August 6, 2011 Archive

Music

• Music Review: JD Malone and The Experts - Avalon

  A timely reminder that rock and roll is meant to be fun.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 06, 2011

• Music Review: A Double Dose of Bill Evans from Original Jazz Classics Remasters

  Two dusted-off gems are reviewed: one from the Bill Evans Trio, the other from Cannonball Adderley.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Aug 06, 2011

• Music Review: Various Artists - Star Trek: The Next Generation Collection Volume 1 [3-CD Set]

  This is a magnificent representation of music from Star Trek The Next Generation, and it's all on a limited edition 3-CD set that spans nearly four hours.

  Review in Music — by mark Stratton — on Aug 06, 2011

• Music Review: The Surfaris - Fun City USA/Wipe Out

  Summer, The Surfaris, Wipe Out, and other delights.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 06, 2011

• Music Review: Original Jazz Classics Remasters Roundup

  A review of classics by Ornette Coleman, Chet Baker, Thelonious Monk, and Ella Fitzgerald with Joe Pass.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Aug 06, 2011

Books

• Graphic Novel Review: The Homeland Directive by Robert Venditti and Mike Huddleston

  A plausible graphic novel plums 9-11 angst as it recalls paranoid conspiracy flicks of the seventies.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Aug 06, 2011

• Book Review/Author Interview: A Soldier's Duty: Theirs Not To Reason Why by Jean Johnson

  Q&A with Jean Johnson on her newest release A Soldier's Duty, prefaced with a review. Short version: It's awesome but she might be more awesome.

  Interview in Books — by Michael Jones — on Aug 06, 2011

• Book Review: The Wild Geese (Tuttle Classics) by Ogai Mori

  The Wild Geese is a spare, yet intricate, read.

  Review in Books — by Jessica Schneider — on Aug 06, 2011

• Book Review: The Real State of America Atlas by Cynthia Enloe and Joni Seager

  An up-to-date and informative reference guide about the USA and the world.

  Review in Books — by MadMooseMama — on Aug 06, 2011

• Book Review: Riser by Becca C. Smith

  A distinctive and compelling story for young adult readers full of generous and interesting characters.

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on Aug 06, 2011

• My E-Reader, The Kindle, and Why I Love It

  "I can read all the old classics without running out of room on my shelf."

  Opinion in Books — by Jason Richard — on Aug 06, 2011

• Book Review: The Best American Short Plays 2009-2010, Edited by Barbara Parisi

  An anthology of shorter work by American playwrights begs the question - is it all really the best?

  Review in Books — by Jack Goodstein — on Aug 06, 2011

• Review: The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson

  The story of the improbable success of the 1893 Chicago world fair and the impossible suspect, a serial killer.

  Review in Books — by ToddT — on Aug 06, 2011

Video

• Movie Review: Cowboys & Aliens

  Definitely a western, albeit an unconventional one.

  Review in Video — by A. F. Stewart — on Aug 06, 2011

Culture

• Crisis in Yemen: Children Suffering from Malnutrition

  All it takes is for a few in power to decide to take action to save the children and save Yemen.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Aug 06, 2011

• The End: Preoccupied with Our Own Demise

  Americans are fixated on our demise — whether at the hands of aliens or apes.

  Opinion in Culture — by Paul D. Perry — on Aug 06, 2011

Sports

• A Major League Tantrum, Courtesy of Yadier Molina

  What I think of Yadier Molina's disappointing fit and following response.

  Opinion in Sports — by Cray Allred — on Aug 06, 2011

Politics

• The Afterglow

  The ink on the debt deal legislation isn't even dry and the debate it was designed to quell is raging once again. And it will continue until politics is replaced by fortitude.

  Opinion in Politics — by Sidney and Riley — on Aug 06, 2011

• Dealing with Obama Fatigue

  Barack Obama's policy decisions continue to befuddle both his opponents and his supporters.

  Opinion in Politics — by cabaretic — on Aug 06, 2011

• Who Would Jesus Incarcerate?

  It's time for a new kind of interfaith, anti-war movement in America

  Opinion in Politics — by Phillipe Copeland — on Aug 06, 2011

Tastes

• Two Layer Fruit Tart

  A light and elegant gluten free dessert.

  Review in Tastes — by Sherry Lipp — on Aug 06, 2011

• Farmer's Market Frittata

  An Elegant Brunch or Simple Supper Dish That Comes Together in a Snap!

  Opinion in Tastes — by Daphne Wotherspoon — on Aug 06, 2011

• Roast Chicken Salad with Figs, Goat Cheese and Cornbread Croutons

  An Elegant and Easy Way to Use Leftover Rotisserie Chicken and Summer Produce

  Opinion in Tastes — by Daphne Wotherspoon — on Aug 06, 2011