April 7, 2011 Archive

Video

• TV Review: Nikita - "Covenants"

  Nikita delivered some game-changing shockers last night.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Apr 07, 2011

• The Defenders Premieres in the UK Tonight on FX

  A hot new legal comdedy-drama is about to arrive across the Atlantic.

  News in Video — by Tsar — on Apr 07, 2011

• TV Preview: Thirteen Returns to House, M.D. for "The Dig"

  House digs to understand why 13 spent time in the slammer, while the team digs through a hoarder's home for medical clues on "The Dig," episode 7x18

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Apr 07, 2011

• Movie Review: Insidious (2011)

  Finally, a scary movie that earns its scares as much as it delivers them.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Apr 07, 2011

• American Idol: Soft Rockin'

  Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, and Pia Toscano had standout performances during Rock and Roll Hall of Fame night.

  Opinion in Video — by Kirsten Coachman — on Apr 07, 2011

• Who's Tired of Movie Previews?

  Arriving late to the movie theater may not be a bad thing.

  Opinion in Video — by tiredofpreviews — on Apr 07, 2011

• TV Review: Mr. Sunshine - "Ben and Vivian"

  Mr. Sunshine ended on a high note, and deserves a second chance.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Apr 07, 2011

• Movie Review: Arthur (2011)

  Dreadfully boring aside from a handful of quips and the always saving grace of Helen Mirren.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Apr 07, 2011

• Movie Review: Hanna

  Riveting action thriller "Hanna" reunites Wright and Ronan.

  Review in Video — by TYRONE S REID — on Apr 07, 2011

• Movie Review: Game (2010)

  Its not over, till its over!

  Review in Video — by Adnan Khalid — on Apr 07, 2011

• TV Open Thread: Stargate Universe - "Seizure"

  Is Stargate Universe worth watching now that it's the among the walking dead?

  Review in Video — by Lee Sargent — on Apr 07, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Fiddler on the Roof

  We can still learn a whole lot today from watching Tevye and his family.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 07, 2011

• TV Open Thread: The Kennedys Part IV "Drugs, Lies and Audiotapes"

  Speaking of doors, speedballs are delivered behind closed doors by one Dr. Feelgood to an ailing Jack.

  Review in Video — by Heloise — on Apr 07, 2011

• Movie Review: Your Highness

  A hilariously raunchy fantasy epic in all the right ways!

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Apr 07, 2011

• TV Preview: Nikita - "Covenants" and Season So Far Overview

  Nikita returns tonight which a huge twist, but first, let's look back at the season so far.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Apr 07, 2011

Tastes

• Easy Chicken Salad

  A Heart Healthy Lunch or Dinner

  Opinion in Tastes — by Melody Thacker — on Apr 07, 2011

• Tips For a College Student Cook With a Small Kitchen

  Tips to make cooking with a small kitchen and limited time easier.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Estefania Souza — on Apr 07, 2011

• Recipe: Grilled Asian Chicken with Cilantro & Lime Dipping Sauce

  A Home Cook's Family-Friendly & Healthy Take on Vietnamese Street Food

  Opinion in Tastes — by Daphne Wotherspoon — on Apr 07, 2011

• The Next Food Network Craze

  Cupcakes? They’re over, dude. Make room for FunCakes™!

  Opinion in Tastes — by Elisson — on Apr 07, 2011

• Stocking Your Pantry...While Staying on Budget

  Essential items to create almost any meal...

  Opinion in Tastes — by Tasha Brickhouse — on Apr 07, 2011

• Expat Kitchen - Veggie Enchiladas

  In a country where a veggie burrito costs $20+, I have to fend for myself...

  Opinion in Tastes — by Sage & Simple — on Apr 07, 2011

• Diner Style Omelette

  You'll be surprised the secret behind a fluffy omelette isn't all in the whisk...

  Review in Tastes — by Joelen — on Apr 07, 2011

• Karpas: The Ultimate Passover Hors D'oeuvre

  Plagued by the "fifth question" of "when do we eat"? Use karpas and a well-equipped veggie tray to forestall hunger until "shulchan orech."

  Opinion in Tastes — by Barbara Barnett — on Apr 07, 2011

• Corned Beef Hash

  Delicious Homemade Corned Beef Hash

  Review in Tastes — by Grubby — on Apr 07, 2011

• Colorful, Flavorful Quesadillas

  Go beyond the taco meat with fun quesadilla flavors.

  Opinion in Tastes — by elizabeth — on Apr 07, 2011

Culture

• Theatre Review (LA): The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare at A Noise Within

  This early Shakespeare comedy light-hearted romp involving matched sets of identical twins separated at birth.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Apr 07, 2011

• Hic Iacet Arthurus, Rex Quondam, Rexque Futurus (Here Lies Arthur, Formerly King, and King to Be)

  I was prepared not to like the new Starz series, Camelot. I was wrong.

  Opinion in Culture — by SJ Reidhead — on Apr 07, 2011

• Theatre Review (Costa Mesa): The Weir by Conor McPherson at South Coast Repertory

  Warner Shook directs a lovely production of Conor McPherson's ghost-ridden play at SCR.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Apr 07, 2011

• Congress: Food Aid Budget Cuts a Disaster

  Budget cuts to food aid will put millions of lives at risk and be a disaster for our foreign policy.

  Opinion in Culture — by William Lambers — on Apr 07, 2011

• A Christian Apology to Lady Gaga

  An open letter of apology to Lady Gaga from a radical Christian.

  Opinion in Culture — by Lex — on Apr 07, 2011

• Living the Good Life on a Dead End

  We spent most of our time playing on an actual dead end street, and those were some of the best times of my life.

  Opinion in Culture — by Victor Lana — on Apr 07, 2011

• What is Winning? Does Charlie Sheen Know? Do You?

  Charlie Sheen and modern culture: similar desires with similar ends.

  Opinion in Culture — by pastorhoppe — on Apr 07, 2011

• Thou Shalt Not: A Christian's Struggle with the Ten Commandments

  I realized that Satan could use anyone to whisper lies into my heart.

  Opinion in Culture — by nhamil75 — on Apr 07, 2011

• How to Construct Affirmations

  "I will lose 20 pounds" won't cut it. Instead, reframe the intention in terms of deep meaning and motivation.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jill Magso — on Apr 07, 2011

• Thoughts on TEDxPresidio 2011

  Some thoughts on TEDxPresidio, the first Presidio version of the ever-expanding family of TEDx independent events.

  Opinion in Culture — by Oliver Masciarotte — on Apr 07, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Soft Rocks - Disco Power Play: The Album

  The Fab Four from Brighton/Brooklyn are keeping the long-thought-to-be-dead genre alive and fresh.

  Review in Music — by Luigi Bastardo — on Apr 07, 2011

• Music Review: The Undertones - True Confessions

  Irish punks who blossomed into premier pop psychsters, revisited

  Review in Music — by Stuart A Hamilton — on Apr 07, 2011

• Music Review: Yes - The Yes Album

  Yes: Chapter 3.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Apr 07, 2011

• Music Review: Various Artists - Dirty Water 2: More Of The Birth Of Punk Attitude

  Kris Needs' second collection highlighting artists who paved the way for punk.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Apr 07, 2011

• Getting to Know Singer/Songwriter Haroula Rose

  With her remarkable debut album, These Open Roads, singer/songwriter Haroula Rose has found her defining purpose.

  Interview in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Apr 07, 2011

• Music Review: Sci-Fried – Future Tense

  For those looking at the current rock landscape and wanting something different yet familiar enough to be enjoyable...

  Review in Music — by Michael Melchor — on Apr 07, 2011

• Hugh Laurie to be Featured in May Issue of Guitar Aficianado Magazine

  The House, M.D. star talks to the music magazine about his forthcoming Let Them Talk blues album.

  News in Music — by Mindy Peterman — on Apr 07, 2011

Gaming

• PlayStation 3 Review: Rango

  A great game for kiddies and grown-ups alike. Highly recommended!

  Review in Gaming — by Luigi Bastardo — on Apr 07, 2011

• Section 8: Prejudice Release Dates Announced

  Section 8: Prejudice drop spawning in download form first on Xbox Live Arcade.

  News in Gaming — by Charles D — on Apr 07, 2011

• PlayStation 3 Review: Dynasty Warriors 7

  A boring, repetitive, game that's all about button smashing and zero strategy.

  Review in Gaming — by bigguyd — on Apr 07, 2011

Books

• Book Review: Deeper into the Word: Reflections on 100 Words from the New Testament by Keri Wyatt Kent

  I never quite know what to do with a book that goes over ground others have ploughed before.

  Review in Books — by Carole McDonnell — on Apr 07, 2011

• Book Review: Requiem for a Species by Clive Hamilton

  Why is the human race so oblivious to the danger of climate change, even when it is staring it in the face?

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Apr 07, 2011

• Manga Review: Oresama Teacher by Izumi Tsubaki

  A former delinquent tries to fit into a new school setting but is hampered by a handsome face from her past.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Apr 07, 2011

• Love to Read Books? The Face of Reading is Shape Shifting

  Remember those charming libraries in mansions well-stocked with books? Times are changing in the book world.

  Opinion in Books — by Holly Weiss — on Apr 07, 2011

Politics

• Dewey Defeats Truman: David Prosser Suddenly Takes Huge Lead Over Joanne Kloppenburg In Wisconsin Election

  It's almost enough to make you feel sorry for Wisconsin leftists. Almost.

  Satire in Politics — by RJ Elliott — on Apr 07, 2011

• Who is Going to Give to Obama in 2012?

  Americans are too broke financially and spiritually to support President Obama's campaign ambitions.

  Opinion in Politics — by Nathan Wilkinson — on Apr 07, 2011

• The Rise of the Relentless Right

  Never stop.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jehuda — on Apr 07, 2011

• How Elections Work in Kazakhstan

  Nursultan Nazarbayev's recent landslide election as President was both fair and rigged.

  Opinion in Politics — by KZBlog — on Apr 07, 2011

• Secure Elections are Not Optional

  Every vote must count for a republic to work.

  Opinion in Politics — by DR — on Apr 07, 2011

• Slow Steps Toward Change in Syria

  Syria's Alawite government has closed the single casino, and again will allow the veil, the niqab.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Lake — on Apr 07, 2011

Sci/Tech

• App Review: Monster Free Apps

  New app aggregates fee based apps and offers them for free

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Hilary Topper — on Apr 07, 2011

• A Review of the Apple iPad 2

  The 2nd generation iPad has enough to stake a claim as one of the winners in the growing tablet competition.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Manuel Marino — on Apr 07, 2011

Sports

• Cubs Series Recap: Win 2 of 3 Games, Lose 2 of 3 Pitchers

  The Chicago Cubs took 2 of 3 from the Arizona Diamondbacks, but managed to lose 2 of 3 of their starting pitchers in the process.

  Opinion in Sports — by David Chan — on Apr 07, 2011