August 12, 2011 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Beatles for Sale on Parlophone Records by Bruce Spizer and Frank Daniels

  Beatles historian Bruce Spizer's newest book should appeal to both general and hard-core Beatles fans.

  Review in Books — by Kit O'Toole — on Aug 12, 2011

• Book Review: Bluefish's Secret Wish by Ranya Rafiq Malouf

  Sara is a small blue fish with big dreams. Help from friends combined with her hard work helps her achieve them.

  Review in Books — by Courtney Cable — on Aug 12, 2011

• Book Review: The Babylon Prophecy by Sean Salazar

  Ripping yarn of a conspiracy that keeps you looking forward to the next page.

  Review in Books — by Marty Dodge — on Aug 12, 2011

• Book Review: I’m Not Happy by Sue Graves

  A new picture book series from Free Spirit Publishing helps young children recognize and understand their feelings and actions.

  Review in Books — by I'm a full-time mummy — on Aug 12, 2011

• Interview with Mystery Author Dean James

  Getting to know the many facets, hats, and monikers of the charming, hilarious, and extremely prolific Dean James.

  Interview in Books — by Diane Morasco — on Aug 12, 2011

• Book Review: Cannibal Nights: Pacific Stories Vol. II by Kiana Davenport

  “Contrary to your belief, Doc, I think my brother is living out his full potential. As a high-spirited and well rounded sociopath.”

  Review in Books — by The Dirty Lowdown — on Aug 12, 2011

• Book Review: The Master Game: Unmasking the Secret Rulers of the World by Graham Hancock and Robert Bauval

  The Master Game is a primer on forces that influence the ultimate course of history either for good or bad.

  Review in Books — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on Aug 12, 2011

• Book Review: Frankie's Perfect Home by Beverly Stowe McClure

  Does the grass always grow much greener on the other side of the hill?

  Review in Books — by Cheryl C. Malandrinos — on Aug 12, 2011

Music

• Music Device Review: SRS iWOW 3D

  Drastically improve your car audio quality with the SRS iWOW 3D. Made for Apple mobile devices.

  Review in Music — by Jamen Elbert — on Aug 12, 2011

• Interview with Stephen Thomas Erlewine at Outside Lands Festival 2011

  Musicologist Stephen Thomas Erlewine offers some music industry insights ahead of this year's Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco.

  Interview in Music — by Tan The Man — on Aug 12, 2011

• Music Review: Manorexia - Dinoflagellate Blooms

  JG Thirlwell branches out considerably with Manorexia.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Aug 12, 2011

• Music Reviews: Coma Divine, Axel Rudi Pell, Ken Hensley & Live Fire, Skalmold and Visions of Atlantis

  Some power, symphonic and ethnic metal for you today, with classic hard rock thrown in for good measure.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Aug 12, 2011

• Music Review: Rory Gallagher - Jinx

  Impishly titled Jinx finds bluesman Rory Gallagher catching his breath and producing superb musical outing.

  Review in Music — by Wayne Klein — on Aug 12, 2011

• Music Video Review: Adele - "Rolling In The Deep"

  "Hell hath no fury": Taking a closer look at the brilliant videoclip for Adele’s "Rolling In The Deep."

  Review in Music — by João Barreto — on Aug 12, 2011

• Outside Lands Festival 2011: A Preview

  This year's Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival returns to three days in San Francisco's lovely Golden Gate Park.

  Opinion in Music — by Tan The Man — on Aug 12, 2011

• Music Review: Rory Gallagher - Top Priority

  The blues remained Top Priority for singer/guitarist Rory Gallagher on follow up to Photo-Finish.

  Review in Music — by Wayne Klein — on Aug 12, 2011

• Music Review: Jazz In Brief - Charlie Apicella & Iron City, Sir Roland Hanna, and Silvano Monasterios

  Soul jazz, solo piano jazz, and Latin jazz are available on these recent releases.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Aug 12, 2011

• Music Review: Rory Gallagher - Photo-Finish

  This reissue of one of Gallagher's classic albums finds the performer in top form.

  Review in Music — by Wayne Klein — on Aug 12, 2011

• Music Review: Various Artists - Listen To Me: Buddy Holly

  A mixed bag of mostly listenable Buddy Holly covers, honoring the late, great artist.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Aug 12, 2011

• Music Review: Joe Krown Trio - Triple Threat

  Triple Threat finds the Joe Krown Trio at their funkin' best.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 12, 2011

• I Hear Sparks: Kyle Bobby Dunn - Ways of Meaning

  A study of sound and space.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 12, 2011

Gaming

• iPhone/iPod Game Review: Burn it all - Journey to the Sun

  Play this puzzle game and burn stuff, a lot of stuff. Then, go to the next level and burn some more!

  Review in Gaming — by chispeak — on Aug 12, 2011

Tastes

• Back to School Breakfast Fun

  Ease back to school jitters with these fun pancake shapes. Send a love note that will give them the most important meal of the day!

  Review in Tastes — by Chefdruck — on Aug 12, 2011

• Cherry Tarragon Sorbet

  A delicious way to combine fresh fruit & herbs into a summery palate cleansing treat...

  Review in Tastes — by Joelen — on Aug 12, 2011

Politics

• Investors May Find a Safe Haven in Standardized Rental Properties

  The Obama administration has unveiled a plan to allow investment in foreclosed and abandoned homes as rental properties.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Lake — on Aug 12, 2011