July 11, 2011 Archive

Politics

• A Modest Debt Ceiling Proposal

  The road to a balanced budget pathed with fewer loopholes and lower rates.

  Opinion in Politics — by Nick Croucher — on Jul 11, 2011

• Satire: If it Offend Thee, Cut it Off

  How did Rupert Murdoch's empire get so powerful, and what is he going to do with it? Silvio Berlusconi may have a few tips.

  Satire in Politics — by Hugo Minney — on Jul 11, 2011

Books

• Interview: Novelist Daryl Gregory on Raising Stony Mayhall

  Gregory divulges his unique world view on zombies and its impact on his new novel, Raising Stony Mayhall

  Interview in Books — by Tim O'Shea — on Jul 11, 2011

• Book Review: A Belle in Brooklyn: The Go-to Girl for Advice on Living Your Best Single Life by Demetria Lucas

  Thoughts on a guide from "The Go-to-Girl for Advice on Living Your Best Single Life"

  Review in Books — by maiah — on Jul 11, 2011

• Book Review: Demonic: How the Liberal Mob Is Endangering America by Ann Coulter

  Liberals should explore this book, even if it is written by a member of the Vast, Right-Wing Conspiracy.

  Review in Books — by Marjorie Haun — on Jul 11, 2011

• Book Review: The Butt Book by Artie Bennett

  A hilarious book about butt, that kids will love reading.

  Review in Books — by Nicole Weaver — on Jul 11, 2011

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

  An abused dog gets help from his forest friends so he can escape.

  Review in Books — by Nicole Weaver — on Jul 11, 2011

• Book Review: The Old Capital by Yasunari Kawabata

  Kawabata is known for the emotional intricacy and subtlety of his work, and this novel is no different.

  Review in Books — by Jessica Schneider — on Jul 11, 2011

• Book Review: Craft Challenge: Dozens of Ways to Repurpose Scarves by Nathalie Mornu

  Unwrap the full potential of the multi-fabulous scarf!

  Review in Books — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Jul 11, 2011

• Book Review: Found: A Daughter’s Journey Home by Tatum O’Neal

  An earnest, though commercial, attempt by the actress to reconnect with her father, in a story of Hollywood-style dysfunction.

  Review in Books — by Lidia de Leon — on Jul 11, 2011

• Book Review: Marketing Fine Art Photography by Alain Briot

  Aims to put you on a firm foundation to make the right decisions about the sale of your art work.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Jul 11, 2011

• Book Review: The Scarab by Scott Rhine

  A virtual based espionage filled suspense, full of fun and adventure, but danger as well.

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on Jul 11, 2011

Video

• Blu-ray Review: The Dorm That Dripped Blood

  Worth picking up to fans of slasher films old and new.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jul 11, 2011

• Movie Review: Queen to Play

  Simple: don't miss this winning French film.

  Review in Video — by Heloise — on Jul 11, 2011

• DVD Review: Reggie Perrin Set 1

  Reggie Perrin, coming to DVD, is a very funny sitcom headed by the extremely talented Martin Clunes.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Jul 11, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Meg and Dia - Cocoon

  If you enjoyed Dia Frampton on The Voice, it is time to check out her band Meg and Dia.

  Review in Music — by Scooter McGavin — on Jul 11, 2011

• I Hear Sparks: Jim Stranahan - Free for All

  Jim guides these young lions as a titan of sonic insight.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jul 11, 2011

• Music Review: Cubic Feet - The Living End - Then and Now

  Although I enjoyed the first disc, Then, the second disc, Now, didn't quite measure up. As a whole, it's still worth checking out.

  Review in Music — by Hilary Topper — on Jul 11, 2011

• Concert Review: Neko Case at Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA, 7/10/11

  Neko Case returns to her home state, sends audience into worshipful awe.

  Review in Music — by Dusty Somers — on Jul 11, 2011

• Concert Review: The Monkees at Old National Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, 6/26/11

  On their 45th anniversary tour, The Monkees amaze with hits, rarities, even a Head shot.

  Review in Music — by James A. Gardner — on Jul 11, 2011

• Music Review: Lola Spriggs - Nobody But You

  It's a light, airy album with lovely love songs by an artist who can really sing,

  Review in Music — by Hilary Topper — on Jul 11, 2011

Gaming

• PlayStation 3 Review: NASCAR 2011 - The Game

  Did I shave my legs for this?

  Review in Gaming — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jul 11, 2011

• PlayStation 3 Review: Alice: Madness Returns

  Fun and well-designed, this game offers creepy, satisfying gameplay.

  Review in Gaming — by The Other Chad — on Jul 11, 2011

• PlayStation 3 Review: Transformers: Dark of the Moon

  Robots In Disguise...Of A Poor Game

  Review in Gaming — by techbeever — on Jul 11, 2011

Culture

• Is Great Depression II on the Horizon?

  Without a vast expansion of the safety net, more will fall into poverty and overall the economy will continue to deteriorate.

  Opinion in Culture — by A. Jurek — on Jul 11, 2011

• Information Overload: When Advice Turns from Help to Hindrance

  As a new mum there is a point where advice turns from helping to hindering and you begin to lose your 'mother's intuition'.

  Opinion in Culture — by M Tickle — on Jul 11, 2011

• Theater Review (NYC): The Motherf**ker with the Hat

  Chris Rock. Stephen Adly Guirgis. They had me at “The,” and the entire production of The Motherf**ker with the Hat delivers from beginning until "The End."

  Review in Culture — by skh_stellar_one — on Jul 11, 2011