April 8, 2011 Archive

Books

• Book Review: House of Secrets by Lowell Cauffiel

  You think your family is dysfunctional? Meet the Sextons. They will never be named Family of the Year.

  Review in Books — by SenoraG — on Apr 08, 2011

• Book Review: How to Read the Air by Dinaw Mengestu

  An immigration-themed novel with parallel storylines left me confused and thinking it was yet another negative immigration-themed novel.

  Review in Books — by Jeruen Dery — on Apr 08, 2011

• Book Review: Fame by Daniel Kehlmann

  These short stories give a wry insight into the implications of impersonating someone else.

  Review in Books — by Helen Smith — on Apr 08, 2011

• Books Review: The Lonesome Dove Series by Larry McMurtry

  Let Lonesome Dove stand on its own; don't try and read the whole series.

  Review in Books — by Neil Hanson — on Apr 08, 2011

• Book Review: The Whole Bible Story: Everything That Happens in the Bible in Plain English by Dr. William H. Marty

  For anyone who ever wants to know what is in the Bible without having to actually read it, this book is a great find.

  Review in Books — by Carole McDonnell — on Apr 08, 2011

• Book Review: The Saint by Oliver Broudy

  A jaded journalist joins a spiritual eccentric in an apology tour-of-sorts to India, confronting Chinese agents, disgruntled descendants of Gandhi, and – awkward! - the Dalai Lama himself.

  Review in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Apr 08, 2011

Video

• TV Review: Camelot

  Merlin gets tied up and Arthur and Guinevere get tied down, as the series starts to gain a little momentum

  Review in Video — by xoxoxoe — on Apr 08, 2011

• TV Review: breaking_in - "Pilot"

  breaking_in is led by two great actors, and written with some serious funny.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Apr 08, 2011

• Movie Review: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

  Sands of Time is a fun film the merges its video game heritage on screen but fails to elevate itself.

  Review in Video — by Lee Sargent — on Apr 08, 2011

• DVD Review: Zombie Farm (2009)

  You can’t have your flesh and eat it, too!

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Apr 08, 2011

• LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival: Five Films, Five Styles

  The first night’s quintet of LACSFF films each took a different tack to elicit laughs

  Review in Video — by LeoOfMars — on Apr 08, 2011

• House, M.D. Creator David Shore Talks Season Eight, Episode 150 and More

  Will House be back for a season eight? David Shore discusses that and more in a Friday conference call.

  News in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Apr 08, 2011

• American Idol: Shock Elimination!

  American Idol experienced it's biggest shock elimination, since Chris Daughtry's exit during season five.

  Opinion in Video — by Kirsten Coachman — on Apr 08, 2011

Politics

• The Paul Prevention Act

  Members of Congress and the president do not get paid unless they actually work out a resolution.

  Opinion in Politics — by Tommy Mack — on Apr 08, 2011

• Seeing the Good

  Seeing the human good in those we oppose allows us to open the doors for real solutions to emerge.

  Opinion in Politics — by Neil Hanson — on Apr 08, 2011

• Courting Failure

  President Obama is losing an opportunity to put his stamp on the federal judiciary.

  Opinion in Politics — by Lovechilde — on Apr 08, 2011

• Trump: The Non-Serious Non-Candidate

  Donald Trump's foolish embrace of the birthers.

  Opinion in Politics — by Beth Anne Riches — on Apr 08, 2011

• Taxes, Justice, and the Budget Crisis

  The U.S. does not have a money problem, it has a political problem.

  Opinion in Politics — by Stephen DeWitt, OFM — on Apr 08, 2011

• Bernanke is Still Clueless

  Ben Bernanke has been consistently wrong in the past. Why does anybody listen to him anymore?

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on Apr 08, 2011

• 'Fasting Unto Death' Against Corruption

  India's Anna Hazare 'fasts unto death', protesting against corruption.

  Opinion in Politics — by Priyank Chandra — on Apr 08, 2011

• Cross Border Trucking with Mexico; Did you Know?

  The cross-border trucking deal is bad news, all the way around.

  Opinion in Politics — by Smalgov — on Apr 08, 2011

• A Democracy of Opinions

  Public opinion does not a good democracy make.

  Opinion in Politics — by Meggan's Moustache — on Apr 08, 2011

• Nevada Mining Taxes Measured, Found Wanting

  AB 428 in the Nevada Assembly might help fill the budget shortfall, but it is facing heavy opposition from lobbyists and Republicans.

  Opinion in Politics — by Justin McAffee — on Apr 08, 2011

• The Sleeping Giant has Awakened

  Fiscal irresponsibility has caused quite a stir. Better heads shall prevail.

  Opinion in Politics — by Allen Scott — on Apr 08, 2011

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Parade at the Secret Theatre

  The story of Leo Frank's trial and lynching, told with accessible music in a compelling performance at the Secret Theatre.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Apr 08, 2011

• I'm Old...Just Shoot Me Now!

  I have been paying close attention to magazine articles with lists of things to avoid if you don’t want to act old.

  Opinion in Culture — by RetireInStyleBlog — on Apr 08, 2011

• The Art of Sideshow Banners

  The banners outside the sideshow may be more of a revelation than the shabby wonders within.

  Review in Culture — by Dave Nalle — on Apr 08, 2011

Gaming

• An Open Letter to Game Developers

  Just some helpful suggestions for a more enjoyable gaming experience...

  Opinion in Gaming — by Glenn — on Apr 08, 2011

• PSP Review: Naruto Shippuden: Kizuna Drive

  The latest PSP Naruto game is a simple and unrewarding brawler.

  Review in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Apr 08, 2011

• Nintendo 3DS Review: Asphalt 3D

  Get behind the wheel of this arcade racer and have an unspectacular time.

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 08, 2011

• One (Zelda) Wish in all the World

  There's nothing like playing a new game for the first time.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Holly F. — on Apr 08, 2011

• PlayStation 3 Review: WWE All Stars

  WWE All Stars pits old wrestlers vs. new ones.

  Review in Gaming — by bigguyd — on Apr 08, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Plastikman - Arkives

  The ultimate musical Arkive for Plastikman fans.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Apr 08, 2011

• Music Review: Ray Charles - Ray Charles Live In Concert

  Ray Charles was live and well back in 1964.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Apr 08, 2011

Tastes

• Restaurant Review (Colaba): Woodside Inn, Mumbai...Perfect for a Sunday Lunch

  This restaurant has been around for a long time. No wonder!

  Opinion in Tastes — by Sassyfork — on Apr 08, 2011

• Baked Teriyaki Chicken

  Skip the pre-packaged bottled sauces... make them from scratch instead!

  Review in Tastes — by Joelen — on Apr 08, 2011

• Simply Sensible Meals by Biggest Loser

  These fresh, sensible, delicious entrees will transform the way you taste healthy eating.

  Review in Tastes — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Apr 08, 2011