May 4, 2011 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Emmylou Harris - Hard Bargain

  Something to put our stories in.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on May 04, 2011

• Music Blu-ray Review: Billy Joel - Live at Shea Stadium

  A generously long, star-studded farewell to Shea Stadium.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on May 04, 2011

• Music Review: Elvin Bishop - Elvin Bishop's Raisin' Hell Revue

  Elvin Bishop is still raisin' hell and liking it.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 04, 2011

• Lady Gaga's Born This Way Complete Tracklist Unveiled

  Lady Gaga is getting the world ready for her much anticipated new album release, which is only weeks away.

  News in Music — by Yvo Schaap — on May 04, 2011

• Music Review: Robert Johnson - The Centennial Collection

  The finest Robert Johnson collection to date.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on May 04, 2011

• Music Review: P. J. Pacifico - Outlet

  Third album by pop rocker, Pacifico, a winner.

  Review in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on May 04, 2011

• Music Review: R.E.M. - Collapse Into Now

  For the second time in three years, Athens, Georgia's finest has put out a winning full-length, adding another chapter to its 30 years' worth of influential releases.

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on May 04, 2011

Video

• DVD Review: Arthur And The Invisibles 2 & 3 - The New Minimoy Adventures

  Normally, I’m one to defend French Cinema — but French Family Cinema is another story altogether.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on May 04, 2011

• TV Open Thread: The Borgias - "The French King"

  Things are heating up romantically for the Borgias, but can they stay on top?

  Review in Video — by xoxoxoe — on May 04, 2011

• DVD Review: Scholastic Storybook Treasures My First Series - Splat the Cat

  A New DVD Line for Toddlers to encourage a love for reading.

  Review in Video — by Joseph Timmons — on May 04, 2011

• Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-ray Details Released

  George Lucas and company reveal the contents of the upcoming Blu-ray release.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 04, 2011

• Movie Preview: May 2011

  Summer's off to a great start before it gets kicked up a notch in July.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on May 04, 2011

• Interview: Director Derek Cianfrance Discusses Blue Valentine

  Derek Cianfrance about Blue Valentine: "I wanted to make Blue Valentine filled with real moments. Real living, breathing moments."

  Interview in Video — by Kirsten Coachman — on May 04, 2011

• TV Review: Fringe – “Os” Part III

  Some points Walter and Dr. Krick have in common.

  Review in Video — by Sahar — on May 04, 2011

• TV Review: Glee - "Rumours"

  Glee delivers one of its best with "Rumours", using Fleetwood Mac to tug heart string after heart string.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on May 04, 2011

Culture

• Empathy for an Aging Puppy

  Perhaps the signs of ageing in our pets saddens us because we share many of their symptoms.

  Opinion in Culture — by Julia Buckley — on May 04, 2011

• Clinton to Rally Support for Global Hunger Fight

  The United States spent about $667 billion on defense last year, but only $17 billion on humanitarian and poverty-focused development assistance.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on May 04, 2011

• A Royal Memory

  Prince William and Kate Middleton: More than a wedding.

  Opinion in Culture — by The Frisky Virgin — on May 04, 2011

• Theatre Review (LA): Little Shop of Horrors by Ashman and Menken at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts

  A stellar cast makes this production one to remember.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on May 04, 2011

Books

• Interview: Alexandrea Weis, Author of Recovery

  Meet the delightful Alexandrea Weis and discover the woman behind the words!

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on May 04, 2011

• Book Review: Scandalous Women: The Lives and Loves of History’s Most Notorious Women by Elizabeth Kerri Mahon

  From Amorous Artists to Way­ward Wives: A must if you ever want to be on Jeopardy.

  Review in Books — by ManOfLaBook.com — on May 04, 2011

• Comic Books Review: After Dark, Hot Wire and Ryder on the Storm #3

  Three Radical Comics mini-series reveal the simple pleasures of stories with a beginning, middle and end.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on May 04, 2011

• Book Review: Birds Can Fly and So Can I by Noa Nimrodi (translated from Hebrew)

  A giraffe soars from dream to reality.

  Review in Books — by Nicole Weaver — on May 04, 2011

Sports

• Back to the Future for the Sacramento Kings

  After months of drama and uncertainty, the Kings will play in Sacramento next season.

  Opinion in Sports — by Alex Kramers — on May 04, 2011

Politics

• Bin Laden May Have Been Shot in the Face; White House Reticence on the Rise.

  There are persistent questions about the death of bin Laden. The American people may still demand closure.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Lake — on May 04, 2011

• Philosophy: We Need It

  A new approach to political philosophy in our modern age.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joseph F. Cotto — on May 04, 2011

• Where Does Ron Paul Really Stand on Immigration?

  NumbersUSA doesn't like Ron Paul's views on immigration, but I'm not sure they should be trusted at all.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on May 04, 2011

• The High Cost of Ignorance: Education and Information Flow

  Responding to Dave Eggers on education reform and the lessons of military thinking.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jesse Miksic — on May 04, 2011

• 'It Is Unusual To Celebrate A Death'

  Osama bin Laden was a monster beyond words. But Mike Huckabee also is right, it is unusual to celebrate a death.

  Opinion in Politics — by Scott Nance — on May 04, 2011

• America, May I Dare To Speak

  Celebrations decidedly disturbing and questionable

  Opinion in Politics — by Don Scrooby — on May 04, 2011

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: Portal 2

  Portal 2 is more of the same — and that's a good thing!

  Review in Gaming — by Scott Schriefer — on May 04, 2011

• iPhone Game Review: ZombieSmash!

  Prepare for the coming zombiepocalypse.

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on May 04, 2011

Tastes

• Sugared Shortbread Margarita Cookies

  No tequila required for these adorable Cinco de Mayo margarita cookies.

  Review in Tastes — by elizabeth — on May 04, 2011

Sci/Tech

• Digital Strategy: Find Customers, And Give Them What They Want So They Come Back

  Lead scoring can increase annual revenues by approximately 45%, lead generation by 25%, and reduce cost per lead by approximately 20%.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Peter Sabbagh — on May 04, 2011