January 23, 2011 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Eva Cassidy - Simply Eva

  More from Eva Cassidy is never a bad thing.

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Jan 23, 2011

• My Top Ten Concert DVD/Blu-ray Discs of 2010

  25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concerts DVD leads the 2010 pack.

  Opinion in Music — by Paul Roy — on Jan 23, 2011

• Music Review: Roger Miret and the Disasters - Gotta Get Up Now

  The latest album by Agnostic Front's legendary hardcore vocalist Roger Miret and his Disasters proves their street punk mettle.

  Review in Music — by A Geek Girl — on Jan 23, 2011

• Music Review: Heart - Magazine

  Heart: Chapter 3.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jan 23, 2011

Politics

• Living in Mexico: a Tale of Insecurity and Paranoia

  After living in one of the safest places on Earth, the writer moves to Monterrey, Mexico; the total opposite.

  Opinion in Politics — by Edu Alvarado — on Jan 23, 2011

• Keith Olbermann and the Partisan Media

  The demise of Keith Olbermann's "Countdown" silences one of the few liberal voices in television land.

  Opinion in Politics — by Baritone — on Jan 23, 2011

Books

• Book Review: Secret Venice by Thomas Jonglez and Paola Zoffoli

  To see the history and charm of Venice, pocket the "Secret Venice" guidebook and enjoy exploring the city’s rich past.

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Jan 23, 2011

• Book Review: Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It by Gary Taubes

  Bad and incomplete science corrupts weight loss advice.

  Review in Books — by Karen Bentley — on Jan 23, 2011

• Book Review: Harp of Burma (Tuttle Classics) by Michio Takeyama

  Harp of Burma offers a new slant to the war at large, in that it is not about the actual dead, but those who press on through life and in afterlife.

  Review in Books — by Jessica Schneider — on Jan 23, 2011

• Book Review: Lost Gate by Orson Scott Card

  Child of the gods, Danny North, flees for his life because of what he is, a gatemage.

  Review in Books — by Bruce G. Smith — on Jan 23, 2011

• Book Review: First Spring by Margaret Rose, Illus. by Marina Movshina

  A baby explores Mother Nature with his mom.

  Review in Books — by Nicole Weaver — on Jan 23, 2011

• Book Review: Safari through the Land of Landu by Angela Karanja

  The adventures of Dhahabu, an adorable squirrel with a beautiful smile - and an important message.

  Review in Books — by Nicole Weaver — on Jan 23, 2011

Culture

• Cabaret Review (LA): Courage To Dream by Nita Whitaker at Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's

  The former beauty queen wows at Sterling's.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jan 23, 2011

• The New Meritocratic Elite: Really?

  Many do not become successful. Not because they are lazy or inferior, but because they are less lucky.

  Review in Culture — by aquentin — on Jan 23, 2011

• Breaking Worse: America's Attitude Problem Needs to be Tackled

  My take on recent violence in America...

  Opinion in Culture — by Steadwell — on Jan 23, 2011

Video

• DVD Review: Two Weeks in Another Town

  Hollywood stereotypes loose in Rome

  Review in Video — by Jack Goodstein — on Jan 23, 2011

• DVD Review: Piranha

  There's something in the water!

  Review in Video — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Jan 23, 2011

Tastes

• Raw Foodism: Here's an Incentive

  Raw foodism maybe the way out of the vicious cycle of processed foods, lifestyle diseases, and obesity.

  Opinion in Tastes — by lizbeth1 — on Jan 23, 2011

Sports

• Bears vs. Packers: A Chicago Girl's Perspective

  From a non-fanatic's perspective. Bears vs. Packers: do the Bears have enough of 1985's spark to go all the way?

  Opinion in Sports — by Barbara Barnett — on Jan 23, 2011

Gaming

• Android Review: Let's Golf 2

  Best. Hot Shots clone. Ever.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Jan 23, 2011