July 14, 2011 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Night Train to Lisbon by Pascal Mercier

  A novel about breaking routines and just letting go. But somehow it doesn't work.

  Review in Books — by Jeruen Dery — on Jul 14, 2011

• Book Review: Guitar Player Presents Guitar Heroes of the '70s, Edited by Michael Molenda

  A book about guitar players, for guitar players, that will be read mostly by guitar players.

  Review in Books — by Glen Boyd — on Jul 14, 2011

• Book Reviewing: Business Relationships That Last: Five Steps to Transform Contacts into High Performing Relationships by Ed Wallace

  The book describes strategies for ensuring that important business relationships grow, are cultivated and mature over time.

  Review in Books — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on Jul 14, 2011

• Interview: Photographer Baron Wolman on The Rolling Stone Years

  Photographer Baron Wolman's new book collects the stories and images captured during his three years at Rolling Stone magazine

  Interview in Books — by Tim O'Shea — on Jul 14, 2011

• Book Review: Man Ray | Lee Miller: Partners in Surrealism by Phillip Prodger (contributions by Lynda Roscoe Harigan and Antony Penrose)

  Those lips, those eyes - Lee Miller and Man Ray were artists, lovers, equals.

  Review in Books — by xoxoxoe — on Jul 14, 2011

• Book Review: The Traitor's Emblem by Juan Gomez-Jurado

  A man seeks the truth about his father's death while Hitler is murdering his way to power.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Jul 14, 2011

• Book Review: The Wild Rose by Jennifer Donnelly

  Jennifer Donnelly concludes her multi-generational epic with The Wild Rose, sequel to The Tea Rose and The Winter Rose.

  Review in Books — by Holly Weiss — on Jul 14, 2011

• Comic Book Review: Damaged #1 by Michael and John Schwarz, David Lapham and Leonardo Manco

  A violent six-ish vigilante comic proves familiar but gripping.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Jul 14, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Paul McCartney - McCartney (Archive Collection)

  Paul McCartney's debut album is one of the latest releases in his ongoing "Archive Collection" reissues.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jul 14, 2011

• Concert Preview: Pitchfork Music Festival 2011

  Get ready for Pitchfork Music Festival with the story behind what inspires the festival's creators and who's set to rock the stage this year.

  News in Music — by Chris Catania — on Jul 14, 2011

• Concert Review: Hop Farm Festival, Tonbridge, Kent UK, July 1-3, 2011

  Set in a small farmland just outside Tonbridge, Kent, Hop Farm is one of the best kept secrets of the summer on the British festival circuit.

  Review in Music — by Damian Scollegato — on Jul 14, 2011

• Concert Review: American Idols Live! in San Jose, CA 07.13.2011

  James Durbin steals the show during the San Jose tour stop.

  Review in Music — by Kirsten Coachman — on Jul 14, 2011

• An Interview with Steve Cropper

  The legendary guitarist discusses his new solo album, his musical influences, and his groundbreaking achievements at Stax Records.

  Interview in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Jul 14, 2011

• Music Review: Peter Murphy - Ninth

  Peter Murphy provides the panache missing from current rock.

  Review in Music — by GutterCandy — on Jul 14, 2011

Video

• DVD Review: Cross (2011)

  Dull comic book inspired yawner.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 14, 2011

• Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

  HP 7.2 has finally come, so everyone to say goodbye.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Jul 14, 2011

• 2011 Prime Time Emmy Nominations: Mildred Pierce, Mad Men the Big Winners

  The 2011 Emmy awards announced this morning

  News in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Jul 14, 2011

Culture

• Overcoming Self-Sabotage in Your Quest for Success

  Self-sabotage can take on many different forms, including thoughts, feelings, language, and actions.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jill Magso — on Jul 14, 2011

• Credit Cards Offering Free Money?

  Credit cards with initial rewards bonuses can save you up to $800, but there's a catch.

  Opinion in Culture — by A Finance Geek — on Jul 14, 2011

• Rejuvenate the Mind, Body, and Spirit with Energy Healing

  People respond differently to techniques like Reiki, pranic healing, shiatsu, meditation, and more.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jill Magso — on Jul 14, 2011

• Toy Review: Transformers DOTM Leader Class Sentinel Prime

  Sentinel Prime can be difficult to transform, but the detail and screen accuracy make this figure a must-have.

  Review in Culture — by Thalack — on Jul 14, 2011

Sci/Tech

• Netflix Rate Increase Poses Quandary

  The Netflix rate change is aggravating.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Retro Mod Momma — on Jul 14, 2011

• Product and Website Review: GelaSkins

  Protect your phone/computer/gaming device/tablet in style.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Josh Lasser — on Jul 14, 2011

Tastes

• This Takes the Zucchini! Mitten City Threatens Jail Time for Guerilla Urban Gardener

  The food police make a stop at a front-yard vegetable garden.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Joanne Huspek — on Jul 14, 2011

Sports

• NFL Lockout: Harrison's Rants Don't Speed Up the Process

  Football, the most lucrative sport in the universe, should have enough money for everyone to go around.

  Opinion in Sports — by Victor Lana — on Jul 14, 2011