August 2, 2010 Archive

Books

• Interview: Tom Graneau, Author of Renters Win, Home Owners Lose: Revealing the Biggest Scam in America

  Meet Tom Graneau and learn the secrets behind financial stability!

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Aug 02, 2010

• Book Review: LOLcat Bible: In teh beginnin Ceiling Cat maded teh skiez an da Erfs n stuffs by Martin Grondin

  “LOLCat Bible brings the good news to…feline friends in…LOLSpeak… [and] retells the greatest stories ever told like never before.”

  Review in Books — by Miss Bob Etier — on Aug 02, 2010

• Book Review: The Buddha And The Dream of America by James Hilgendorf

  James Hilgendorf's new book offers a unique perspective on what it means to be an American.

  Review in Books — by Scott Nance — on Aug 02, 2010

• Book Review: The Third Chapter: Passion, Risk, and Adventure in the 25 Years After 50 by Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot

  What’s in store for your life’s penultimate chapter? It may be filled with unprecedented potential for personal growth and fulfillment

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Aug 02, 2010

• Interview: Dr. Harry J. Saranchak, Author of Hippocrates: Crimes Against Innocence

  Get to know author Dr. Harry Saranchak and discover his secrets to writing.

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Aug 02, 2010

• Book Review: LOL Dogs: Teh Most Funyest, Cutest Internet Puppiez by Editors of Ulysses Press

  "From purebreds and mutts to purse dogs and work dogs ... the ultimate collection of lol hilarious doggy fun, srsly."

  Review in Books — by Miss Bob Etier — on Aug 02, 2010

• Interview: Sharon Donovan, Author of Mask of the Betrayer

  Get to know an amazing lady and author, Sharon Donovan!

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Aug 02, 2010

Music

• Music Review: George Harrison - All Things Must Pass

  George Harrison: Chapter 3.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 02, 2010

• Music Review: Black 47 - Bankers and Gangsters

  Celtic Rock pioneers Black 47 keep moving the goalposts.

  Review in Music — by Holly Hughes — on Aug 02, 2010

• Music Review: Lisa Fox - Watch What Happens

  A warm, classy collection of vocal jazz.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Aug 02, 2010

• Music Review: Miguel Kertsman - Time? What's Time?

  Brazilian-born musician turns out fascinating melange of orchestral, electronic, jazz, rock and other hybrid sounds for head trip.

  Review in Music — by Lynn Voedisch — on Aug 02, 2010

• Interview: Brian Transeau - Singer, Songwriter and Producer

  Brian Transeau is highly-regarded as a pioneer in electronic music.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Aug 02, 2010

• Music Review: The Isley Brothers - It's Our Thing

  Fun and funky reissued of classic 1960s R&B.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Aug 02, 2010

• Music Review: Roy Orbison — The Last Concert

  It was a clear double entendre to say, “Hey everybody, I’m back! I’ve missed the spotlight and I’ve got a lot of music inside of me to share.”

  Review in Music — by FCEtier — on Aug 02, 2010

Sci/Tech

• Axial Myopathy: A Non-Professional Carries Out Amateur Research

  What do you know about a “rare” crippling affliction that can turn people into hunchbacks?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Marie Warder — on Aug 02, 2010

Video

• Box Office Update 7/30-8/1: Inception Continues Warping Minds

  Let's make it three.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 02, 2010

• Movie Review: The Importance Of Being Earnest (2002)

  Just how important is being earnest? I watched the 2002 movie to find out.

  Review in Video — by Scott Varnham — on Aug 02, 2010

• DVD Review: Elvis: 75th Anniversary DVD Collection

  A new DVD box set is released in celebration of what would have been Elvis Presley's 75th birthday.

  Review in Video — by Mindy Peterman — on Aug 02, 2010

• Stories from The Mythbusters Press Conference at Comic-Con 2010

  Seven years and 738 myths later, the Mythbusters are a big draw at Comic-Con again this year.

  Interview in Video — by Alice Jester — on Aug 02, 2010

• Movie Review: Who Killed Nancy?

  Modern day Romeo and Juliet or Much Ado About Nothing?

  Review in Video — by Kate Shea Kennon — on Aug 02, 2010

• Movie Review: Shutter Island

  Shutter Island is an engaging and enjoyable thriller with well-developed characters, strong acting performances, and a terrific atmosphere maintained throughout.

  Review in Video — by Sebastian Haff — on Aug 02, 2010

• TV Review: True Blood - "Hitting The Ground"

  True Blood goes from the ridiculous to the sublime in "Hitting The Ground."

  Review in Video — by Gerry Weaver — on Aug 02, 2010

• Mad Men Christmas: Reality Bites

  SCDP's Christmas potpourri: A two million dollar present; a party dilemma; a troubled Don Draper.

  Opinion in Video — by Hank Wasiak — on Aug 02, 2010

• DVD Review: Dark Blue: The Complete First Season

  If you like your action dramas to be edgy and atmospheric, Dark Blue is for you.

  Review in Video — by Miss Bob Etier — on Aug 02, 2010

• DVD Review: A Bit of a Do - Complete Collection

  Families clash and classes collide in this brilliant British comedy.

  Review in Video — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Aug 02, 2010

• TV Review: Bad Girls Club Season Five Premiere - "Welcome to Miami Bitch"

  Wow, this series might give Susan B. Anthony second thoughts.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Aug 02, 2010

Gaming

• What's New on the Wii/DSi Shop Channel for August 2, 2010

  BlazBlue gets a little bit smaller for DSi owners, while the Virtual Console disappears again. What the heck?

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Aug 02, 2010

• Videogames as Art: Too Much Dessert?

  Are videogames art? Does it matter?

  Opinion in Gaming — by Daniel Haymes — on Aug 02, 2010

Tastes

• TasteTV Offers Tasteable Tips on New Green Products

  Food writer and blogger Edie Ichioka of Bunrab.com gives great tips on new green products for foodies and stylistas.

  News in Tastes — by TasteTV — on Aug 02, 2010

Culture

• TasteTV: Santana Row Fashion Show by the Pool

  TasteTV visits Santana Row in San Jose, California, for a preview of of what's hot for the season at a fashion show by the pool.

  News in Culture — by TasteTV — on Aug 02, 2010

• Sex, Money, Marketing

  Gender differences in buying goods and services.

  Opinion in Culture — by Randall Radic — on Aug 02, 2010

• Renewing Your Car Insurance Policy Online

  Advice for UK motorists on how to beat the war on motorists.

  Opinion in Culture — by Lewis Mitchell — on Aug 02, 2010

• Comic-Con International 2010: Days of Lines and Heroes

  Four and a half days of pop culture overload in San Diego from my perspective.

  Review in Culture — by Gordon S. Miller — on Aug 02, 2010

Sports

• Mets Honor '86 Greats; Get Blown Away by D'Backs

  Yes, Mets fans can't help but think about the past because the present is so confoundedly depressing.

  Opinion in Sports — by Victor Lana — on Aug 02, 2010

Politics

• The Right Wing and Their Media Empire - Fact Checkers Need Not Apply

  Why do conservatives allow their own pundits to lie so blatantly to them?

  Opinion in Politics — by Glenn Contrarian — on Aug 02, 2010