August 23, 2011 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Postcards from Nam by Uyen Nicole Duong

  An American lawyer hunts the identity of a Vietnamese man who sends her illustrated postcards.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Aug 23, 2011

• Book Review: Bel Ami by Guy de Maupassant

  Guy de Maupassant's novel about seduction, intrigue, and ruthless social climbing in 19th-century Paris.

  Review in Books — by Jeruen Dery — on Aug 23, 2011

• Book Review: An Exclusive Love by Johanna Adorján

  A love that was indeed exclusive.

  Review in Books — by Annette Gendler — on Aug 23, 2011

• Book Review: Six: A Football Coach's Journey to a National Record by Marc A. Rasmussen

  Author tells story of the coach and teams who took a town of 250 to national prominence in six-man football.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Aug 23, 2011

• Book Review: A First-Rate Madness: Uncovering the Links Between Leadership and Mental Illness by Nassir Ghaemi

  Effective leadership during times of crisis require the gifts of the mentally ill.

  Review in Books — by ToddT — on Aug 23, 2011

• Book Review: Creatively Ever After: A Path to Innovation by Alicia Arnold

  Alicia Arnold's presentation describes how to solve complex problems utilizing simple analytic approaches.

  Review in Books — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on Aug 23, 2011

• Hey Candidates, Whatcha Reading?

  A glimpse into the readings of our political candidates would greatly improve our political process.

  Opinion in Books — by Brad Wirz — on Aug 23, 2011

• Book Review: Birthing From Within by Pam England and Rob Horowitz

  An alternative approach to childbirth preparation, through art and group discussions.

  Review in Books — by Laura Schuerwegen — on Aug 23, 2011

• Book Review: You Against Me by Jenny Downham

  If someone told you that your brother committed a terrible crime, would you believe them?

  Review in Books — by Kathy — on Aug 23, 2011

• Interview: Melanie Benjamin, Author of The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb

  Find out more about Melanie Benjamin, the author of The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb.

  Interview in Books — by Tracee Gleichner — on Aug 23, 2011

Tastes

• Fleur de Sel Brownies and the Need for a Nobel Food Prize

  I’ve never quite understood why there isn’t a Nobel Prize for food. Seems to me there’s one for just about everything else. Don’t those judges in Stockholm ever get hungry?

  Satire in Tastes — by Karin Duncker — on Aug 23, 2011

• Waffles for Grown Ups

  Waffles don't have to be a breakfast treat only for kids. This honey and mascarpone topping combined with balsamic strawberries completely changes the traditional waffle breakfast.

  Review in Tastes — by Chefdruck — on Aug 23, 2011

• Pink Lemonade Chicken!

  Getting Creative with Simple Brined and Roasted Chicken

  Review in Tastes — by Daphne Wotherspoon — on Aug 23, 2011

• Denver Breakfast Strata

  Sautéed onions, peppers, mushrooms, diced ham & cheese fill this Denver Breakfast Strata with tons of flavor for a satisfying breakfast!

  Review in Tastes — by Joelen — on Aug 23, 2011

Music

• Songwriter Jerry Leiber Dead at 78

  Along with his writing partner Mike Stoller, Leiber created some of the most memorable songs of the 60s.

  News in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Aug 23, 2011

• Music Review: Brainticket - The Vintage Anthology, Nektar - Retrospektive, and Hawkwind Space Chase 1980 - 1985

  A progressive rock extravaganza is contained on these retrospective collections.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Aug 23, 2011

• Music Review: Dance Club Massacre - Feast of the Blood Monsters, and Le Grand Guignol - The Great Maddening

  Two strange bands that caught me totally by surprise.

  Review in Music — by Raucous Rocker — on Aug 23, 2011

• Music Review: Mikey Wax-Constant Motion

  Listen to poetic pop from singer/songwriter Mikey Wax.

  Review in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on Aug 23, 2011

• The London Riots: Another Blow to the Music Industry

  Dozens of independent labels face extinction due to the tragedy.

  News in Music — by Michael Melchor — on Aug 23, 2011

• Outside Lands 2011 - A One-Day Adventure

  One of the best summer days passed with bright music in a meadow and wood setting in San Francisco, with a capacity crowd of 60,0000 fans.

  Review in Music — by dj scribbles — on Aug 23, 2011

• Legendary Songwriter Nick Ashford Succumbs to Throat Cancer

  One half of the celebrated songwriting duo Ashford and Simpson, Nick Ashford leaves behind a "solid" legacy.

  News in Music — by Diane Morasco — on Aug 23, 2011

• I Hear Sparks: Morten Schantz Trio - Conveyance

  This piano-led jazz trio does pop and rock favourites in style.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 23, 2011

Video

• DVD Review: Off the Map: The Complete Series

  Off the Map: The Complete Series is now out on DVD, and a worthy buy.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Aug 23, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Lee Chang-dong's Secret Sunshine and Poetry

  Two superb Blu-ray releases out this week from a premiere figure in contemporary cinema.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Aug 23, 2011

• TV Review: Entourage - "Motherf***er"

  Entourage gives Ari, E, and Drama meaty plots as the series approaches the finale.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Aug 23, 2011

• TV Review: Long Distance Warrior

  The amazing story of the most successful business leader you've never heard of.

  Review in Video — by DaddybyDefault — on Aug 23, 2011

• TV Review: Big Sexy

  Big woman, hear her roar

  Review in Video — by Jack Goodstein — on Aug 23, 2011

• TV Review: Glee - "Hairography"

  Glee's "Hairography" is all about distractions, which Quinn and Terri use so they can behave badly.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Aug 23, 2011

Politics

• Is Obama Finished?

  It's still quite early, but the polls are not looking good for President Obama.

  Opinion in Politics — by RJ Elliott — on Aug 23, 2011

• U.S. Economy Facing a Protracted Economic Slump

  The recession that began in 2007 marks the longest economic slump in the U.S. since the 19th century.

  Opinion in Politics — by A. Jurek — on Aug 23, 2011

• Ron Paul is Not a Truther

  As truthers drag Ron Paul down to defeat for the second time the tragic irony of their delusion is made painfully clear.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Aug 23, 2011

Gaming

• PC Review: King Arthur: Fallen Champions

  Three Champions walk on three different paths, but to the same destination.

  Review in Gaming — by Shinmigami — on Aug 23, 2011

• PlayStation 3 Review: Tomb Raider Trilogy

  A trio of previously-released Lara Croft games with slightly improved graphics.

  Review in Gaming — by Luigi Bastardo — on Aug 23, 2011

Sci/Tech

• An Unlikely Party in HP's TouchPad Mess - Barnes and Noble

  Barnes and Noble oversells $100 discount TouchPad, leaves angry customers empty-handed

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by tushar nene — on Aug 23, 2011

Culture

• Slavery Remembrance Day

  Though legally abolished, slavery remains an unvanquished worldwide phenomenon.

  News in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Aug 23, 2011

• Party Favor: Art Devolves into Commercial Fodder

  If art his been dismantled into mere fodder for VIP parties, let's just party like it's 1999.

  Opinion in Culture — by Kevin Freitas — on Aug 23, 2011

• Writing a Good Speech

  What makes a good speech and why you should care.

  Opinion in Culture — by verbavolant — on Aug 23, 2011