July 13, 2011 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: 13 Assassins

  A group of elite samurai are secretly enlisted to bring down a sadistic lord.

  Review in Video — by aidyspoetry — on Jul 13, 2011

• DVD Review: Leprechaun Four Film Collection - Beware of Lucky Charms

  Here's four great movies for $5 at Wal-Mart . . . ahh who am I kidding?

  Review in Video — by B Loggers — on Jul 13, 2011

• DVD Review: Norm MacDonald: Me Doing Standup

  Norm MacDonald takes us to the edge of jocularity with his comedic approach to standup in Me Doing Standup.

  Review in Video — by MadMooseMama — on Jul 13, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Brother's Justice

  Although a fun premise and an extensive cast of interesting actors, the story and humor are often under-developed.

  Review in Video — by David R Perry — on Jul 13, 2011

Books

• Book Review: Summer in the South by Cathy Holton

  A quirky Southern mystery with perhaps a bit too much detail.

  Review in Books — by SenoraG — on Jul 13, 2011

• Book Review: Eddie Trunk's Essential Hard Rock and Heavy Metal by Eddie Trunk and Andrea Bussell

  Eddie Trunk’s Essential Hard Rock and Heavy Metal is indeed one book that lives up to its title.

  Review in Books — by Scott Deitche — on Jul 13, 2011

• Book Review: The Chocolate Diaries: Secrets for a Sweeter Journey on the Rocky Road of Life by Karen Linamen

  Ready to make some sweet changes? Get ready for some moxie and mocha to make you laugh and smile.

  Review in Books — by April Decheine — on Jul 13, 2011

• eBook Review: The Hand He Dealt by Tanith Davenport

  A hot debut novel from Total-E-Bound writer, Tanith Davenport

  Review in Books — by Lucy Felthouse — on Jul 13, 2011

Politics

• History and Consequences

  The consequence of default would crank up borrowing costs and flush the US economy back into the toilet of recession.

  Opinion in Politics — by Tommy Mack — on Jul 13, 2011

• What's Really Important to Republicans? It's Not the Economy

  Although he's never kept it secret, Sen. Mitch McConnell lays it on the line: The Republicans place party over country.

  Opinion in Politics — by Barbara Barnett — on Jul 13, 2011

• The Sad Pointlessness Of John Boehner

  Love her or hate her, Nancy Pelosi accomplished much as House speaker. The same can't be said for John Boehner.

  Opinion in Politics — by Scott Nance — on Jul 13, 2011

• David Cameron, Nick Clegg, Ed Milliband - ALL WIMPS

  Is Rupert Murdoch a fit and proper person to have the influence he has? And if not, what should be done about it?

  Opinion in Politics — by Hugo Minney — on Jul 13, 2011

• Global Warming Finally in the Deep Freeze?

  Anthropogenic global warming has defied science and common sense for years. This classic political tour de force is about to be forced out.

  Opinion in Politics — by Sidney and Riley — on Jul 13, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Tony Bennett - The Best of the Improv Recordings

  A welcome addition to any Bennett fan's collection or a good introduction to this great artist's career.

  Review in Music — by Cinema Sentries — on Jul 13, 2011

• The Changing Face Of Glastonbury 1970-2011

  Join me on this journey of adventure as we uncover the changing face of Glastonbury.

  Opinion in Music — by Busrah — on Jul 13, 2011

• Vinyl Tap: Pixies - "Break My Body"

  It was the shock of the raucous and enigmatic new, careening away in quiet-loud dynamics of sex, scripture, and surreality.

  Opinion in Music — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Jul 13, 2011

Sci/Tech

• Virtual Communities, Anonymity, and the Risks of Self-Disclosure

  Negotiating privacy, personalization, anonymity to form online community

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by L. M. Sacasas — on Jul 13, 2011

• Nuclear Fission Power Plants and Transition to ITER and Fusion Nuclear Power

  The evolution of fission nuclear power plants to the ITER fusion nuclear power plant.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on Jul 13, 2011

• Can You Blog from Your Mobile Phone?

  Blogging from the desktop or laptop is one thing. What's it like when you're on the mobile?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by ianjolley — on Jul 13, 2011

• The Transition Roadable Light Sport Aircraft

  Terrafugia will have the "Transition" — a flying car — ready for sale in 2012.

  News in Sci/Tech — by John Lake — on Jul 13, 2011

Tastes

• Apricot Chicken Breasts and Almond Rice Pilaf

  Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

  Review in Tastes — by karencooking — on Jul 13, 2011

• Indian Dhal Recipe

  This is a simple and basic south Indian dhal recipe. This is usually served as an accompaniment for rice and chapathis.

  Review in Tastes — by Kuhapriyai Ganesan — on Jul 13, 2011

• My Paleo Diet Experiment: The Importance of Menu Planning

  "Since I’m trying to change some of my eating habits, I need to change how I do my shopping."

  Opinion in Tastes — by Layne Pennell — on Jul 13, 2011

Culture

• U.S.- Yemen Partnership Can Mean Food for Peace

  Food is about the most inexpensive foreign policy investment that can be made.

  Opinion in Culture — by William Lambers — on Jul 13, 2011

Gaming

• PlayStation 3 Review: NCAA Football 12

  Exciting college football action.

  Review in Gaming — by Sherry Lipp — on Jul 13, 2011

Sports

• USA Trumps France in World Cup Soccer Semifinals: USA 3 FRA 1

  The American women's soccer team beat the French to earn its first trip to the World Cup Final in 12 years.

  News in Sports — by Heloise — on Jul 13, 2011

• Mets Mess: K-Rod Goes to Brewers With Lots of Baggage

  Good bye to K-Rod and the 2011 season. Ah, just another day in the never ending Mets mess.

  Opinion in Sports — by Victor Lana — on Jul 13, 2011

• Commissioner Bud Selig Talks About Expanding Playoffs and Realignment

  The off field news is actually bigger than the on field news at the All-Star Game.

  Opinion in Sports — by Victor Lana — on Jul 13, 2011