June 29, 2011 Archive

Culture

• Draw a Picture: It's Still an Analogue World

  If you are too cool to draw a picture, there are a lot of people you are going to miss.

  Opinion in Culture — by Tommy Mack — on Jun 29, 2011

• Circus/Theater Review (NYC): Cirque du Soleil's Zarkana

  This is that rare show that can break through one's usual cynicism and raise in an adult mind a childlike sense of wonder.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Jun 29, 2011

• Fish out of Water? Better to Dive Right In

  Some fundamentals about dealing with adverse situations.

  Opinion in Culture — by Vishal Mehta — on Jun 29, 2011

• Afghanistan: Withdrawal of Food Aid Harms Peace Efforts

  While much focus has been on the U.S. troop withdrawal what is now occurring is a withdrawal of food aid.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Jun 29, 2011

Books

• Book Review: Prince: Chaos, Disorder, and Revolution by Jason Draper

  A stunningly thorough, meticulously researched account of one of rock's most trail blazing, yet ultimately mystifying careers... U got the book?

  Review in Books — by Glen Boyd — on Jun 29, 2011

• Book Review: The Way of the Happy Woman: Living the Best Year of Your Life by Sara Avant Stover

  The self-nurturing we need – and crave - as busy, committed, modern women has arrived.

  Review in Books — by Molly McCord — on Jun 29, 2011

• Interview: Gyles Brandreth about His Novel, Oscar Wilde and the Vampire Murders

  A conversation with the fascinating Gyles Brandeth about his Oscar Wilde fiction series

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Jun 29, 2011

• Book Review: A New Name For Worthless: A Hero is Born by Rocky Shepheard

  Dogs don't have to be in chains. They could be loved.

  Review in Books — by Irenesroth — on Jun 29, 2011

Music

• Concert Review: Dropkick Murphys at Commodore, Vancouver, B.C., 6/25/11

  Beantown bruisers rub Vancouver's nose in Stanley Cup win—and also play a few tunes.

  Review in Music — by GutterCandy — on Jun 29, 2011

• Music Review: Catch Me If You Can - Original Broadway Cast Recording

  The writers of Hairspray return with another film-based musical set to swingin' '60s rhythms.

  Review in Music — by Jonah Bamel — on Jun 29, 2011

• DVD/CD Reviews: The Doobie Brothers, Bad Company, The Trews, Anvil

  From Doobies to Anvil, it's got to be this week's "Marty's Musical Meltdown."

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Jun 29, 2011

• Music Blu-ray Review: AC/DC: Let There Be Rock

  A can't-miss concert for AC/DC fans.

  Review in Music — by Sherry Lipp — on Jun 29, 2011

• Music Review: Marianne Faithfull - Horses And High Heels

  With her latest album, Marianne Faithfull confirms her status as one of the all time great singers of popular music.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 29, 2011

• Music Review: Mr. Isaac Allen - Don't Smoke

  A new blues artist takes the stage.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jun 29, 2011

• Music Review: Lynda Carter - Crazy Little Things

  From Wonder Woman to lady of song, this actress proves she's got a song worth singing.

  Review in Music — by Justin Kantor — on Jun 29, 2011

• Music Review: Frank Carlberg - Uncivilized Ruminations

  A challenging record that may not be worth the work.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jun 29, 2011

Tastes

• Chateau Montelena Wines

  TasteTV's wineFLIGHT programs meets Chateau Montelena, and finds out more about their award winning wines

  Interview in Tastes — by TasteTV — on Jun 29, 2011

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Zazie dans le métro — The Criterion Collection

  An absurd live action cartoon with director Louis Malle pulling out all the stops.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Jun 29, 2011

• No Comic Con Panel for The Hunger Games: A Smart Move

  Presenting a below-expectation feature at Comic Con might be a setback for The Hunger Games

  Opinion in Video — by Tanvi Berwah — on Jun 29, 2011

• Movie Review: Somewhere

  One of cinema vérité's few successes.

  Review in Video — by joshbarkey — on Jun 29, 2011

• Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol First Trailer Revealed

  IMF Agent Ethan Hunt is back!

  News in Video — by Olga Parera — on Jun 29, 2011

Sports

• Derek Jeter, Tiger Woods, and Roger Federer: Time Is Not On Their Side

  The question one can ask is, when do these guys throw in the proverbial towel?

  Opinion in Sports — by Victor Lana — on Jun 29, 2011

Politics

• Profile: Michele Bachmann

  Profiling the increasingly popular congresswoman from Minnesota for the GOP nomination.

  News in Politics — by George Sandeman — on Jun 29, 2011

Gaming

• PlayStation 3 Review: Dungeon Siege III

  This dungeon crawler may be the third in the series, but doesn't require knowledge of the earlier entries.

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Jun 29, 2011

• Xbox 360 Review: L.A. Noire

  L.A. Noire is a good name, as long as you know what you're getting into.

  Review in Gaming — by Scott Schriefer — on Jun 29, 2011

Sci/Tech

• A Progressive API - Using the Telephone as an Example

  Some APIs are hard to use correctly. Good APIs are hard to use incorrectly.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by MichaelLPerry — on Jun 29, 2011

• App Review: Seesmic - Segmented Social Media Fixed

  Social engagement made simple.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by ianjolley — on Jun 29, 2011

• E-books Go to School - What is the Plan for Implementation?

  E-books come into the classroom with a mixed record

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by L. M. Sacasas — on Jun 29, 2011