March 20, 2011 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Promise Kept by Brandy Hunt

  Can a young woman help to save the world of the future and save herself in the process?

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on Mar 20, 2011

• Interview with Nancy Stewart, Author of One Pelican at A Time

  Talking with the author of the first book based on the Gulf Oil spill.

  Interview in Books — by Nicole Weaver — on Mar 20, 2011

• Book Review: When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead

  Rebecca Stead's When You Reach Me is a stunning coming of age novel that you will want to read over and over again.

  Review in Books — by Mandy Southgate — on Mar 20, 2011

• Book Review: The Long Song by Andrea Levy

  Levy presents an epic tale of the life of one slave on Jamaica during the final years of slavery and the first years of freedom.

  Review in Books — by Mandy Southgate — on Mar 20, 2011

• Book Review: How to Get Out of Job Jail by Audrey B. LeGrand

  Advice for the job weary who want to move on to better things.

  Review in Books — by Bruce G. Smith — on Mar 20, 2011

• Book Review: The Voting Booth After Dark by Vanessa Libertad Garcia

  Late-night despair and club life – in the days of the ’08 election.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Mar 20, 2011

• Book Review: Green Market Baking Book by Laura C. Martin

  100 delicious recipes for naturally sweet & savory treats.

  Review in Books — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Mar 20, 2011

Politics

• Waiting For Robbin' Hood At The Goal Line

  It's the owners who want "more guarantees" of returns for the "risks" they take having the taxpayers build their stadiums.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Mar 20, 2011

• Hunger in Japan

  Ways to help

  Opinion in Politics — by Lynette Yetter — on Mar 20, 2011

• Trouble in the Pipeline: Capitalism and the Oil Crisis

  With oil prices soaring to new heights, only one thing can save American society from terminal malaise.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joseph F. Cotto — on Mar 20, 2011

• Aerial Bombardment Begins in Opposition to Gadhafi.

  The US and the UK have taken the offensive in Libya, determined to end the reign of Gadhafi.

  News in Politics — by John Lake — on Mar 20, 2011

• Dangers are Inherent in the War with Qaddafi

  Libya could become the next quagmire for American forces.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on Mar 20, 2011

Video

• DVD Review: Murder Investigation Team - Series One

  Hey, even the Brits get it wrong every now and then.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Mar 20, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Due Date

  Due Date is an enjoyable film with some flaws that stop it from being excellent.

  Review in Video — by Michael Prince — on Mar 20, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Alien 2 - On Earth

  Midnight Legacy's release of this rare, cheapo Italian rip-off is a bad movie lover's High-Def dream come true!

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Mar 20, 2011

• Movie Review: Black Widow

  Standard thriller plot is actually a showcase for an intriguing tug of war between two strong female stars.

  Review in Video — by xoxoxoe — on Mar 20, 2011

• DVD Review: The Two Mrs. Carrolls

  A strangely inert thriller, saved by Bogart and Stanwyck in their only film together.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Mar 20, 2011

Sports

• A Runner’s Diary: Running the NYC Half Marathon

  Going the distance.

  Opinion in Sports — by Hilary Topper — on Mar 20, 2011

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: Top Spin 4

  Work out you inner McEnroe in this title (even if he's not actually present in it).

  Review in Gaming — by C. David Apgar — on Mar 20, 2011

Music

• Live Hate: Bob Geldof Addresses SXSW 2011

  Wherein Bob Geldof makes an ironic statement without even realizing it.

  Opinion in Music — by Michael Melchor — on Mar 20, 2011

• Music Review: Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers Live At Birdland - Ugetsu

  Seriously cool jazz recorded live at Birdland, 1963.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Mar 20, 2011

• Anita Baker's Solo Debut Shows Why She's The Songstress

  Overlooked in 1983, Anita Baker's debut solo album set the stage for her successful career.

  Opinion in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Mar 20, 2011

• Music Review: Ella Fitzgerald and Oscar Peterson - Ella and Oscar

  Ella and Oscar; who could ask for anything more?

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Mar 20, 2011

• Music DVD Review: Marillion - Live From Cadogan Hall (2 CD/2 DVD)

  Marillion's third live DVD release is much more than the simple acoustic concert document you might think.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Mar 20, 2011

Tastes

• Fashion Tips and Tricks for Women Over 50: Line and Color

  Line and color can be important in creating the look you want.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Judith Marshall — on Mar 20, 2011

Sci/Tech

• Going Green One Toilet Paper Roll at a Time

  A recent television commercial shows us how our toilet paper use and subsequent disposal of cardboard toilet paper rolls are wreaking havoc on our environment.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Holly Weiss — on Mar 20, 2011

Culture

• Flexibility is Strength

  Tenacity and the will keeps man on the move.

  Opinion in Culture — by meenas17 — on Mar 20, 2011

• Culture Clash: Chores, Sex and Smart Solutions

  A New Jersey Yankee in King Kiwi's Court: Adapting to Farm Life in New Zealand

  Satire in Culture — by AccentsByAvery — on Mar 20, 2011

• Financing Fido! The Cost of Owning a Dog

  "Puppy proof" your budget before you "puppy proof" your home!

  Opinion in Culture — by Denise Blackman — on Mar 20, 2011

• Yemen: Protests, Chaos and Hunger

  Food can be a source of stability and hope during a tumultuous period in Yemen

  Opinion in Culture — by William Lambers — on Mar 20, 2011