July 21, 2010 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Pay Phone by Brandon Ford

  Promising new writer Brandon Ford shows his chops with his new book Pay Phone.

  Review in Books — by Jelani Sims — on Jul 21, 2010

• Book Review: They're Watching by Gregg Hurwitz

  Screenwriter Patrick Davis is on the run for his life, and death dogs his footsteps.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jul 21, 2010

• Graphic Novel Review: Family Bones Volume Two by Shawn Granger

  The true-crime inspired graphic novel comes to its conclusion.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Jul 21, 2010

• Book Review: CopyKat.com’s Dining Out at Home Cookbook: Recipes from America’s Most Popular Restaurants by Stephanie Manley

  You can make copies of some of the most popular restaurant’s signature dishes right in your own kitchen.

  Review in Books — by Miss Bob Etier — on Jul 21, 2010

• Audiobook Review: The Memory of Running by Ron McLarty

  Ron McLarty expertly reads his book The Memory of Running in this audio version of his debut as a novelist.

  Review in Books — by Sommerfeldt — on Jul 21, 2010

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: Adobe Master Collection – InDesign CS5 from Adobe Systems

  InDesign continues to pace itself further away from the competition.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Jul 21, 2010

Gaming

• Screenshots: Shank

  Check out these new screenshots of the upcoming brawler.

  News in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Jul 21, 2010

Video

• DVD Review: Doctor Who - The Time Monster

  The Doctor and The Master do battle once more.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jul 21, 2010

• TV Review: Losing It With Jillian - "The Alvarez Family"

  In this season finale Jillian takes on the Alvarez family in Miami, Florida.

  Review in Video — by Ruthie — on Jul 21, 2010

• DVD Pick of the Week: Mother

  Some good films in this week's crop.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 21, 2010

Politics

• Barack Obama Is A Big Fat FOX News Toady Coward - And So Are We

  Obama presides over an administration of cowards in a nation of cowards.

  Opinion in Politics — by Adam Ash — on Jul 21, 2010

Music

• Guster To Release Easy Wonderful Oct. 5; First Tour Dates Announced

  You can download a track from their first album in 4 years from their web site...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jul 21, 2010

• Music Review: Crowded House - Intriguer

  Comfortably composed and endlessly listenable, Intriguer is another strong album from the New Zealand quartet.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Jul 21, 2010

• Music Review: Robin George & The Byron Band (re-mastered) - Crying Diamonds / Dangerous Music Live '85, On The Rocks

  Re-mastered by Robin himself, a host of bonus tracks, and notes by yours truly, what else could you want?!

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Jul 21, 2010

• Music Review: Hey Champ - Star

  Flaws aside, this is an album of disco cool.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jul 21, 2010

• Music Review: Angel Eyes - Midwestern

  People with ropes around their necks don't always hang.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jul 21, 2010

• Music Review: Eight Moons - Omnimi

  Omnimi channels Holst, John Williams, and myriad movie soundtracks through orchestra and choral arrangements.

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Jul 21, 2010

• Music Review: An Evening With - Cruel Intentions

  New Long Island band's first album.

  Review in Music — by Hilary Topper — on Jul 21, 2010

• Concert Review: Sting with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra at Ravinia Festival, Highland Park Illinois, 7/18/10

  Sting treats his extensive catalog to a symphonic makeover in his concert with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Jul 21, 2010

Sports

• SEC Media Days: Conference Q & A

  The guys from the SEC Breakdown pose some of their biggest questions and answers for the SEC.

  Opinion in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Jul 21, 2010

• Nick Saban Should Lead By Example With Agents

  Time for Nick Saban to follow his own suggestion and lead the way for change in NCAA football.

  Opinion in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Jul 21, 2010

• Summer Leaguers Make Case For Sacramento Kings

  The Kings explore cheap free agency options while evaluating their Summer League roster hopefuls.

  Opinion in Sports — by Alex Kramers — on Jul 21, 2010

Culture

• The Curse of a Military Child

  Growing up on the move from town to town made me part of the man I am today.

  Opinion in Culture — by Benjamin Cossel — on Jul 21, 2010