August 15, 2010 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Twelve Stones: Notes On a Miraculous Journey by Barbara Carole

  A Jewish woman converts to Christianity.

  Review in Books — by CZ — on Aug 15, 2010

• Book Review: Talking to Girls About Duran Duran: One Young Man's Quest for True Love and a Cooler Haircut by Rob Sheffield

  Rob Sheffield shares stories from his childhood and as a young adult and relates them to his '80s soundtrack.

  Review in Books — by SeanRamblings — on Aug 15, 2010

• Manga Review: Qwaser of Stigmata by Hiroyuki Yoshino and Kenetsu Sato

  Schoolgirls, boobs and violence – all wrapped up in a pseudo-mystical package!

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Aug 15, 2010

• Book Review: Our Tragic Universe by Scarlett Thomas

  Scarlett Thomas ponders immorality, simulated universes, and the "storyless story" in her latest novel.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Aug 15, 2010

• Book Review: Wars, Guns and Votes by Paul Collier

  Paul Collier challenges the popular notion that democratic elections are the end game in developing countries with his explosive book Wars, Guns and Votes.

  Review in Books — by Emm — on Aug 15, 2010

• Book Review: Down at the Docks by Rory Nugent

  Hardships, misfortunes, and mayhems of making a living off the sea.

  Review in Books — by Bruce G. Smith — on Aug 15, 2010

• Book Review: Change of Heart by Shari Maurer

  A gripping story about a young girl who must have a heart transplant.

  Review in Books — by Nicole Weaver — on Aug 15, 2010

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Kalifornia

  A successful psychological thriller due to character building and strong acting.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Aug 15, 2010

• DVD Review: Jingles the Clown

  Jingles the Clown is back; you decide if you want him in your living room or not.

  Review in Video — by Miss Bob Etier — on Aug 15, 2010

• DVD Review: Centurion

  It's like 300 meets The A-Team. Except without the cars flipping over.

  Review in Video — by Scott Varnham — on Aug 15, 2010

• DVD Review: The Horror Vault 3

  The only reason I won’t sleep after watching this horror is that I got enough sleep halfway through.

  Review in Video — by Miss Bob Etier — on Aug 15, 2010

• DVDs and Memories

  DVDs are the hook on which I hang so many memories.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 15, 2010

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital: Sonny Springs Jason, Sinclair Proposes to Brenda

  Patrick shuts Lisa down, and Murphy proposes to Brenda.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Aug 15, 2010

• DVD Review: The Drawn Together Movie: The Movie!

  “The incorrigible cast of the most offensive animated reality show ever to air is back…”

  Review in Video — by Miss Bob Etier — on Aug 15, 2010

Tastes

• Colorado's Oskar Blues Ten FIDY Imperial Stout to Debut in November

  Hot boutique beer rates highly in competitions and with beer lovers!

  News in Tastes — by Stevie Wilson — on Aug 15, 2010

Music

• Music Review: M.I.A. - Maya

  A cohesive oasis in the midst of digital chaos.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 15, 2010

• Of Tila Tequila, Juggalos and Trash

  Society's finest deliver the goods.

  Opinion in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 15, 2010

• Music Review: 8mm - Love And The Apocalypse

  8mm has released their new EP, Love and The Apocalypse and they sound better than ever!

  Review in Music — by Zaldor — on Aug 15, 2010

• Music Review: Pablo Aslan - Tango Grill

  Recorded in Buenos Aires, Argentina, featuring a superb ensemble of tango and jazz musicians, Tango Grill, the new recording by Argentine-born, New York-based bassist Pablo Aslan, is a brilliant follow up to "Buenos Aires Tango Standards.

  Review in Music — by Earl G. Lundquist — on Aug 15, 2010

• Music Review: Sky Architect - Excavations Of The Mind

  Potential Dutch masters Sky Architect announce their arrival.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 15, 2010

• Music Review: Frank Sinatra - September Of My Years

  The Chairman Of The Board is back!

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 15, 2010

Culture

• John Wayne Marketing: Part 2

  Marketing to successful, self-made, rich consumers.

  Opinion in Culture — by Randall Radic — on Aug 15, 2010

• Steps to Help Raise Globally Sensitive Children

  A few suggestions on how to raise globally responsible children.

  Opinion in Culture — by Nicole Weaver — on Aug 15, 2010

• “I Shall Go Wherever I Am Asked to Participate for Freedom!”

  "Challenging the sickness of our ribbon culture requires that we think...to care about something less selfish instead."

  Opinion in Culture — by Realist — on Aug 15, 2010

• Extremism?

  Agree with me, or don't: here is what I believe.

  Opinion in Culture — by Christy Corp-Minamiji — on Aug 15, 2010

• Be Like Ike: Support School Feeding at Home and Abroad

  Let's make school feeding and nutrition a top priority at home and abroad, and make history

  Opinion in Culture — by William Lambers — on Aug 15, 2010

• Ready to Put the Sizzle Into Your Summer and Your Relationship?

  Different activities and products that will turn up the heat on what happens between the sheets!

  News in Culture — by Stevie Wilson — on Aug 15, 2010

• A Kiss is Still a Kiss: Remembering the Iconic Times Square Photograph

  What is it about a kiss that makes it magical? In the case of one sailor and a nurse, it is the essence of romance itself.

  Opinion in Culture — by Victor Lana — on Aug 15, 2010

Sports

• Picking A Winner: NFC Previews And Predictions

  Another motley crew of Blogcritics Magazine writers pick their favorites to win each of the NFC’s four colorful and competitive divisions in 2010.

  Opinion in Sports — by Charlie Doherty — on Aug 15, 2010