August 14, 2010 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Chronic City by Jonathan Lethem

  Best selling novel paints dystopian vision of Manhattan.

  Review in Books — by Jack Goodstein — on Aug 14, 2010

• Book Review: Blockade Billy by Stephen King

  King departs from his supernatural scary bent to offer two enjoyable novellas that pack a moral wallop.

  Review in Books — by Bruce G. Smith — on Aug 14, 2010

Politics

• It's a Public Servant's Job to do What's Right - Not What's Popular

  Public service is supposed to be about doing what's right and what's moral, rather than following public opinion polls.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jonathan Lockwood Huie — on Aug 14, 2010

Music

• Music Reviews: Meltgsnow, Shadowgarden, Atrocity, King Giant, Dark Age, The Breathing Process

  Southern-tinged country metal to ethno and backed to some rather dull "extreme" stuff.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Aug 14, 2010

• Generosity and Friendships Take Center Stage for Pianist Yefim Bronfman

  On February 22, 2011, Yefim Bronfman will be guest performing with Maestro Mehta and the orchestra at that AFIPO Annual Gala Concert.

  Interview in Music — by Ilona Oltuski — on Aug 14, 2010

• The Dance Party and Terrible Things: Perfect Pop for the Summer

  A pair of pop rock records that warrant an ear or two.

  Opinion in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Aug 14, 2010

• Music Review: Randy Kaplan - The Kids Are All Id

  It’s funky enough and just far enough out there that I can enjoy it without disturbing the kids.

  Review in Music — by Miss Bob Etier — on Aug 14, 2010

• Pinetop & Willie, Janiva Magness, Magic Slim, John Nemeth Continue Stranglehold at Blues Radio

  Albert Castiglia begins ascent up the blues radio charts...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 14, 2010

• Eden Brent To Release Ain't Got No Troubles Sept. 7

  A highly anticipated release from a multiple-award winner...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 14, 2010

• Music Review: Bloody War: Songs 1924-1939

  Remastered recordings of war songs from the early 2oth century

  Review in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on Aug 14, 2010

• Music Review: FramePictures - Remember It

  An unexpected find from Portugal's FramePictures.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 14, 2010

• Music DVD Review: Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Pictures At An Exhibition Special Edition

  Welcome my friends to the show that did end.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 14, 2010

• I Hear Sparks: Owen Howard - Drum Lore

  Howard's record showcases the composition skills of those behind the kit.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 14, 2010

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Date Night

  The comedic flair of Carell and Fey enliven the proceedings with occasionally side-splitting results.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Aug 14, 2010

• DVD Review: The Diets That Time Forgot

  Nine Brits try losing weight the old-fashioned way.

  Review in Video — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Aug 14, 2010

• DVD Review: Office of the Dead

  And you thought your job was bad.

  Review in Video — by Miss Bob Etier — on Aug 14, 2010

• Movie Review: Eat Pray Love

  Eat Pray Love slowly builds to beautiful Bali where Liz (Julia Roberts) seeks “balance” not “balls.”

  Review in Video — by Heloise — on Aug 14, 2010

Culture

• Open Casting Call For Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights

  The auditions take place Wednesday, August 18 at 10:30 a.m.

  News in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Aug 14, 2010

• John Wayne Marketing: Part 1

  Marketing to self-employed business owners.

  Opinion in Culture — by Randall Radic — on Aug 14, 2010

• Out, Out, Cruel Light!

  Surprising facts of Irlen Syndrome that affects 12-15% of the population

  Opinion in Culture — by Lynette Yetter — on Aug 14, 2010

• How to Shop for Men's Fragrances

  How to choose a fragrance for a man...

  Opinion in Culture — by manasc — on Aug 14, 2010

Sports

• Tricky Dickey Tosses 1-Hit Gem Against Phillies

  R. A. Dickey (8-5) beat the Phillies and gave the Mets their first back-to-back wins since June.

  Opinion in Sports — by Victor Lana — on Aug 14, 2010