April 27, 2011 Archive

Tastes

• Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bites

  These make a great snack and doubles up as a fun twist on the usual breakfast cereal!

  Review in Tastes — by Joelen — on Apr 27, 2011

• Strawberry Cheesecake Crescent Rolls

  These are bursting with chopped fresh strawberries and a sweet cheesecake filling...

  Review in Tastes — by Joelen — on Apr 27, 2011

• Evolutionary Genetics and the Paleo Diet

  Study shows link between evolution and diet

  Opinion in Tastes — by Layne Pennell — on Apr 27, 2011

• Chicken Fried Steak & Gravy

  Learn the secret to perfecting chicken fried steak...

  Review in Tastes — by Joelen — on Apr 27, 2011

• Kinnikinnick Pancake & Waffle Mix

  Gluten free has never tasted so good

  Review in Tastes — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Apr 27, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Blackmore's Night - Autumn Sky

  Blackmore's Night Shines Bright!

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Apr 27, 2011

• Music Review: Emmylou Harris - Hard Bargain

  Harris turns to her own songwriting — a rare occurrence — to create an eclectic, compelling new album.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Apr 27, 2011

• Concert Review: Railroad Revival Tour Rocks Marfa, TX 4/24/11

  Mumford & Sons, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros rock the desert.

  Review in Music — by SpinningJenni — on Apr 27, 2011

• Using Words to Describe Music

  Part I: Initial Challenges

  Opinion in Music — by colcifer — on Apr 27, 2011

• Music Review: Glee Cast - "Born This Way"

  This week Glee took on the music of Lady Gaga, TLC, Keane, Sammy Davis Jr., and West Side Story.

  Review in Music — by Kirsten Coachman — on Apr 27, 2011

• Music Reviews: U.D.O., Uriah Heep, King Kobra, and Bloodbound

  With power metal and a touch of Udo, there is nothing light or fluffy to be found.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Apr 27, 2011

Books

• Book Review: Copernicus: Founder of Modern Astronomy (Great Minds of Science) by Catherine M. Andronik

  Copernicus - you simply can't go further in your study of astronomy without him.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Apr 27, 2011

• Book Review: Promises to Keep by Ann Tatlock

  Is there anything Roz won’t do to help her family get back together again?

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Apr 27, 2011

• Book Review: The Evil Garden by Edward Gorey

  You will love visiting the evil garden, and admission is free.

  Review in Books — by Shannon Turlington — on Apr 27, 2011

• Book Review: When Red is Black by Qiu Xiaolong

  An insightful novel set in the new capitalist China about a chief inspector investigating the murder of an ex-Red Guard.

  Review in Books — by Zoltaire — on Apr 27, 2011

• Book Review: A Conflict of Interest by Adam Mitzner

  A court case against stock fraud unleashes deadly family secrets including suicide and/or murder.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Apr 27, 2011

• Book Review: The Summoner by Layton Green

  Dominic Grey is a new kind of hero,a protector of the innocent and a preserver of what is right.

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on Apr 27, 2011

• Book Review: The President's Vampire by Christopher Farnsworth

  Nathaniel Cade is back in a new adventure to stop evil monsters and men from taking over the United States!

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on Apr 27, 2011

Video

• TV Review: Glee - "Born This Way"

  Glee examines individuality with "Born This Way", once more preaching acceptance of others and self.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Apr 27, 2011

Culture

• Our Tribal Hearts: The Circumcision Tradition

  Culture and tradition can trump science.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Apr 27, 2011

• Birther Drama a Distraction from Real Issues Like Global Hunger

  Every second given to coverage of the "birther issue" would be more wisely spent addressing global hunger.

  Opinion in Culture — by William Lambers — on Apr 27, 2011

Politics

• Peace and Prosperity: Nothing Personal

  The problem is that the money has got to come from somewhere, taxes or deficits.

  Opinion in Politics — by Tommy Mack — on Apr 27, 2011

• Changes in the Nation's Political Landscape for Good or Ill

  Measures being taken across the country are disenfranchizing Dems and devolving the U.S. back to the "good old days."

  Opinion in Politics — by Baritone — on Apr 27, 2011

• Operation Frequent Wind Remembered

  The end of the Vietnam War, 36 years ago, was followed by the massive evacuation known as Operation Frequent Wind.

  Opinion in Politics — by Marjorie Haun — on Apr 27, 2011

• Jimmy Carter, Faux Pas in Korea.

  Carter's accusations against the South Koreans for a lack of humanitarianism have been met with some consternation.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Lake — on Apr 27, 2011