May 12, 2011 Archive

Books

• Interview: Therese Fowler, Author of Exposure

  Meet the lovely author, Therese Fowler and find out a few of her guilty pleasure.

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on May 12, 2011

• Book Review: The Burning Spirit: The Spiritual Adventure Of A Hollywood Stuntman by Banzai Vitale

  This reviewer has stunt-read this book for you.

  Review in Books — by Scott Varnham — on May 12, 2011

• Book Review: Scarpetta by Patricia Cornwell

  An important expression of the author's understanding of human relationships.

  Review in Books — by Catherine Mambretti — on May 12, 2011

• An Interview with Belinda Bauer, Author of Darkside

  "I wanted to see how Steven Lamb was doing four years on, and I enjoyed the people and place I'd created in Blacklands."

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on May 12, 2011

• Book Review: Sinatra, Gotti, and Me by Tony Delvecchio and Rich Herschlag

  Sinatra, Gotti, and Me is an entertaining snapshot of a far-flung era, a lost piece of American pop culture.

  Review in Books — by Scott Deitche — on May 12, 2011

Music

• Music Reviews: Nazareth, After Hours, China, M.ill.ion, Big Life, Pathfinder

  Lashings of quality AOR and a power metal band that needs some work.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on May 12, 2011

• Music Review: Mariana Bell - Push

  Mariana Bell releases her third album, Push, and it flows effortlessly through a variety of genres.

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on May 12, 2011

• Music Review: Nazareth - Big Dogz

  Nazareth still has plenty of bite.

  Review in Music — by GutterCandy — on May 12, 2011

• Music Review: The Cars - Move Like This

  When everything old isn’t old again ... The Cars' Move Like This.

  Review in Music — by GutterCandy — on May 12, 2011

• Music Review: Aaron Comess - Beautiful Mistake

  Spin Doctor drummer releases new instrumental album

  Review in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on May 12, 2011

• Music Review: Moby - Destroyed [Deluxe Edition]

  Moby's Destroyed is obviously a personal album, but it also ends up not being very engaging.

  Review in Music — by Michael Prince — on May 12, 2011

• Music Review: Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe - Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe

  Yes: Chapter 13.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 12, 2011

• Concert Review: Bob Seger Rocks Indianapolis, Indiana, 5/7/11

  A review of Bob Seger's concert in Indianapolis from the perspective of a younger generation.

  Review in Music — by Jamen Elbert — on May 12, 2011

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Sacrifice (2011)

  It's a Canadian-made direct-to-video b-movie with Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Christian Slater. Need I say more?

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on May 12, 2011

• DVD Review: I Saw the Devil

  Well worth seeking out for its guts, determination and powerful emotionality that oozes from all pores.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on May 12, 2011

• Movie Review: It's Kind of a Funny Story

  It's Kind of a Funny Story about a suicidal teenager in a mental institution.

  Review in Video — by muruch — on May 12, 2011

• Movie Review: Bridesmaids

  Raise a glass and toast to the funniest movie of the year!

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on May 12, 2011

• TV Review: Glee - "Prom Queen"

  FOX's Glee gave one of its best with "Prom Queen", but what grade are the kids in again?

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on May 12, 2011

• TV Review: Better With You - "Better With the Baby"

  Better With You went out balancing ridiculous with funny, and proved it deserves a second season.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on May 12, 2011

Politics

• Rahm Emanuel Faces Same Challenges that Plagued his Mayoral Predecessors

  Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel will enter Chicago's City Hall the same way all his predecessors did: with high hopes and huge budget shortfalls.

  Opinion in Politics — by rayhanania — on May 12, 2011

• What if we Don't Raise the Debt Ceiling?

  The only way to stop Congress and the executive branch from spending is to take away the money.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on May 12, 2011

• States are Obsolete; Let's Abolish State Government

  The list of reasons to abolish state governments is very long and compelling.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jonathan Lockwood Huie — on May 12, 2011

• Politics in the Past: Was There Ever Really a Time of Civility?

  A look at the history of American politics, and the struggle to identify civility's role in it.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joseph F. Cotto — on May 12, 2011

• Remoras Love Bloody Water

  Americans are too enraptured with the simplistic and violent Hollywood movie ending as the solution to major problems.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on May 12, 2011

• The Execution of Osama bin Laden

  Does the killing of Osama Bin Laden represent what we stand for as the leader of the free world where democracy and the rule of law mean more than our gut instinct for revenge?

  Opinion in Politics — by rayhanania — on May 12, 2011

Culture

• Using Creative Visualization

  To use creative visualization we have to be able to focus on what it is we want and only on that.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jill Magso — on May 12, 2011

Sci/Tech

• Educate Yourself About Melanoma This May

  May is Melanoma Awareness Month. Through awareness, education, and regular screening, most forms of melanoma and other skin cancers can be prevented.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Rachael Pontillo — on May 12, 2011

• It Isn't Paranoia If They Really Are Out to Get You

  Just say no to profile-tracking Facebook apps.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Jeofurry — on May 12, 2011

Gaming

• PC/Mac Game Review: Hector: Badge of Carnage - Episode One

  A great game is spoiled by a horrible bug.

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on May 12, 2011