May 28, 2011 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Selected Poems of Dorothy Hewett, Edited by Kate Lilley

  This is a rich, complex, and rewarding collection, especially the later poetry with all its mature insight.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on May 28, 2011

• Book Review: FireSong by Aaron Paul Lazar

  This winning mystery hooks readers right away, keeping them turning pages with a series of unexpected twists and turns.

  Review in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on May 28, 2011

• Book Review: The Story of Beautiful Girl by Rachel Simon

  Rachel Simon, bestselling author of Riding the Bus with My Sister captivates in The Story of Beautiful Girl. A couple with disabilities overcome obstacles to locate their lost child.

  Review in Books — by Holly Weiss — on May 28, 2011

• Book Review: The Immortality Virus by Christine Amsden

  An entertaining, dystopian/science fiction novel with an interesting premise.

  Review in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on May 28, 2011

• Book Review: Pyre of Queens by David Hair

  Well intentioned and well written, but creates a simplistic impression of a complex and sophisticated culture.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on May 28, 2011

Video

• Movie Review: Shelter(2010)

  As if multiple personalities weren't enough, you have to chuck a hill witch curse in there too.

  Review in Video — by Mule — on May 28, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Tigerland

  Gritty visuals can't hide the Joel Schumacher stamp.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on May 28, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Breaking Laces - When You Find Out

  When You Find Out about Breaking Laces, I think you'll love their quirky and heartfelt pop music!

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on May 28, 2011

• Music Review: The Band - Greatest Hits (Remasters)

  The Band's latest and most of their greatest.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 28, 2011

• Music Review: Ozzy Osbourne - Blizzard Of Ozz / Diary Of A Madman 30th Anniversary (Collector's Edition Box Set)

  The ultimate celebration of Ozzy's first two albums.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on May 28, 2011

• Music Review: Living With Lions - Holy Shit

  Living With Lions sounds solid if you don't get distracted by the album cover.

  Review in Music — by Rich Becker — on May 28, 2011

• Music Review: Benny Benassi - Electroman

  Joining forces with Kelis, T-Pain, and Chris Brown, the Italian remixer extraordinaire creates a wide-ranging serving of kinetic proportions.

  Review in Music — by Justin Kantor — on May 28, 2011

• Music Review: Jon Lundbom & Big Five Chord - Quavers! Quavers! Quavers! Quavers!

  Jazz music for us poor shlubs.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on May 28, 2011

Culture

• Budget: What Budget?

  A budget or the lack of a budget is an elephant in the living room of a business.

  Opinion in Culture — by Tommy Mack — on May 28, 2011

• What is the Inspired Work?

  The inspired work has become more and more difficult to find in a world where technology has allowed each of us to easily experiment with creativity.

  Opinion in Culture — by Emily Dixon — on May 28, 2011

• The Great Decoupling: What 17 Million College Graduates Working Menial Jobs Tells Us about the True State of the American Economy

  Growing economic productivity will mean more Americans living in poverty even as the top earners get richer than ever.

  Opinion in Culture — by A. Jurek — on May 28, 2011

Politics

• Patriot Act Extended

  National security gets a boost.

  Opinion in Politics — by SFC MAC — on May 28, 2011

• Children of Herders in Inner Mongolia Speak Out in Frustration

  Student groups are in the streets of Outer Mongolia, as coal mining makes herding unsustainable.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Lake — on May 28, 2011

• Looking for a Better Life? There's an Index to Help You Find It.

  Analyzing OECD's Better Life Index.

  Opinion in Politics — by Totaliberal — on May 28, 2011

Tastes

• Food Review: Hawaiian Kettle Style Chips

  Enjoy the Natural Hawaiian Island Flavor in your Home Today

  Review in Tastes — by Joseph Timmons — on May 28, 2011

Gaming

• PlayStation 3 Review: Dirt 3

  Dirt is back, and it is good.

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on May 28, 2011