December 17, 2010 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Make Every Second Count: Time Management Tips and Techniques for More Success with Less Stress by Robert W. Bly

  If you’re not willing to give up time-wasters, maybe being productive is not a true priority in your life.

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Dec 17, 2010

• Book Review: Out of Shadows by Jason Wallace

  Brutally honest and devastating in parts, Jason Wallace's Out of Shadows is a brilliant debut that will appeal to adults and teenagers alike.

  Review in Books — by Emm — on Dec 17, 2010

• All-American Poulin: An Interview with Rob Poulin, Author of All-American Kidd

  After he gets impeached for adultery, things could only go up for former President Charles Kidd.

  Interview in Books — by Kim Crawley — on Dec 17, 2010

Music

• Music Review: Ill Niño - Dead New World

  An uninspired, unevolved bore.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Dec 17, 2010

• Music Review: Lucy Billings - No Other Road

  Lucy Billings sings about some roads well traveled.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Dec 17, 2010

• Sharon Jones & Dap Kings, James Cotton, Bela Fleck, Allen Toussaint Headline 2011 Savannah Music Festival

  More than 100 productions will participate in Savannah, GA's sprawling, diverse music festival this spring...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Dec 17, 2010

• Music Review: Minus the Bear - Omni

  Seattle-based band Minus the Bear will make you rethink the definition of "progressive rock."

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Dec 17, 2010

Sci/Tech

• Hardware Review: Blue Microphones’ Mikey 2G

  A review of Blue Microphones’ Mikey 2G stereo microphone for iPods.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Oliver Masciarotte — on Dec 17, 2010

• 2010 Holiday App Gift Guide

  Check out some of the best apps on iTunes in this 2010 holiday app gift guide.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by James Noisewater — on Dec 17, 2010

Tastes

• Eggshells, a Great Source of Calcium

  It's easy: check for freshness, boil, grind. Eggshells can be a better, cheaper calcium supplement than store-bought capsules.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Kasia Lanucha — on Dec 17, 2010

Sports

• From "What Was" to "What If"

  Today's sports media spends more time guessing than reporting. And that's a disturbing trend. I take a personal look back.

  Opinion in Sports — by Terry Wright — on Dec 17, 2010

Video

• Interview with Nancy O'Dell on Hosting New Year's Eve Live

  Nancy O'Dell is interviewed on hosting Fox New Year's Eve Live and her exciting new plans for 2011.

  Interview in Video — by jenniferw — on Dec 17, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: The A-Team

  This big screen remake of a TV show is surprisingly fun.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 17, 2010

• Movie Review: F is for Fake - Orson Welles' Mystifying "Documentary"

  A fascinating look into the mind of Orson Welles and the portraits he creates of himself and others

  Review in Video — by Katherine Sweetman — on Dec 17, 2010

• Good Night, Larry King

  Goodbye Larry King Live

  Opinion in Video — by Brad Laidman — on Dec 17, 2010

• TRON: Legacy: The Perfection of Imperfection

  TRON: Legacy sends a reminder from the Grid that humanity is imperfect--and it ought to stay that way.

  Review in Video — by A. McCarthy Orr — on Dec 17, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Back to the Future: 25th Anniversary Trilogy

  A must have Blu-ray set!

  Review in Video — by Sherry Lipp — on Dec 17, 2010

Gaming

• Stocking up on iPad Games at the Electronic Arts 99 Cent Sale!

  No cost benefit analysis needed here. Click on "Buy App" while you can to take advantage of this sale.

  News in Gaming — by David Chan — on Dec 17, 2010

Culture

• The Government Wants Us to "Duck and Cover"

  Today, as was done in the 1950s, the government is instructing us of steps to take if the bomb should fall.

  Opinion in Culture — by John Lake — on Dec 17, 2010

• Malnourished Children in Yemen Need Plumpy'nut

  UNICEF and the World Food Programme are calling for arsenals of the peanut paste plumpy'nut to save children in Yemen

  Opinion in Culture — by William Lambers — on Dec 17, 2010

Politics

• Japan Reviews Military Policy, Focus Shifts to China

  Japan reviewed its national defence policy shifting the focus of military resources to counter increasing Chinese military might.

  News in Politics — by Sekhar — on Dec 17, 2010