August 31, 2011 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Tori Sparks - Until Morning/Come Out Of The Dark

  Tori Sparks gives you two for the price of one.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 31, 2011

• An Interview with the Lead Singer of the Bottle Rockets about the Band's New Live Album

  The alt-country band's lead singer Brian Henneman talks about their new live album.

  Interview in Music — by Scott Butki — on Aug 31, 2011

• Music Reviews: Voodoo Kungfu and Guahaihoque

  Two metal bands use their cultural instruments in their music. No, they're not European.

  Review in Music — by Raucous Rocker — on Aug 31, 2011

• Music Review: Stevie Wonder - #1's

  Stevie Wonder: Chapter 20. The Stevie Wonder series ends with 20 of his number one hits.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 31, 2011

Books

• Book Review: Men and Their Childish Head-Games: A Mind Boggling Tale of On (Off) Line Dating in NYC by Jessica V.

  You can make wise choices so that you don't keep falling into the same dating traps as Jessica did.

  Review in Books — by Irenesroth — on Aug 31, 2011

• Book Review: Displaced Persons by Ghita Schwarz

  A post World War II, emotionally charged survival story.

  Review in Books — by ManOfLaBook.com — on Aug 31, 2011

• Book Review: Engaging Your Power: Using Your Divine Energy to Have the Life You Want by Mary Ann Robbat

  Mary Ann Robbat shares an elegant approach and a three-step process for implementing lasting change in your life.

  Review in Books — by Patricia Gale — on Aug 31, 2011

• Book Review: The Words and Music of Paul McCartney: The Solo Years (The Praeger Singer-Songwriter Collection) by Vincent P. Benitez

  A technical analysis of the entire solo career of one of pop music's most successful songwriters.

  Review in Books — by The Other Chad — on Aug 31, 2011

• Blogcritics Contest: Murder by Mocha (Coffee House Mystery) by Cleo Coyle

  An exclusive Murder by Mocha contest.

  News in Books — by Diane Morasco — on Aug 31, 2011

• Interview: Braxton A. Cosby, Debut Author of Star-Crossed Saga: ProtoStar

  Braxton Cosby is not following in his famed comedian uncle Bill Cosby's footsteps, he's a writer...not a funny man spooning Jello!

  Interview in Books — by Diane Morasco — on Aug 31, 2011

• Interview: Novelist Diana Abu-Jaber on Birds of Paradise: A Novel

  “Ha! You know what, I started writing at red lights years ago ... this actually isn't a bad way to get thoughts down quickly...”

  Interview in Books — by Tim O'Shea — on Aug 31, 2011

• Book Review: Fante: A Family's Legacy of Writing, Drinking and Surviving by Dan Fante

  A bittersweet remembrance by the son of John Fante.

  Review in Books — by Greg Barbrick — on Aug 31, 2011

• Comics Collection Review: Edgar Allan Poe’s Tales of Mystery, Edited by Tom Pomplun

  A second collection of comics adapting the short story master proves just as strong as the first.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Aug 31, 2011

Culture

• Theatre Review (Glendale): Beau Jest by James Sherman at Glendale Centre Theatre

  Glendale Centre Theatre revives audience-friendly Beau Jest by James Sherman.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Aug 31, 2011

Politics

• The Philippines and Vietnam Prepare for a “China Spat”

  While China insists her intentions are defensive, Vietnam and the Philippines are preparing to defend the South China Sea resources.

  News in Politics — by John Lake — on Aug 31, 2011

• Jeff Ashton is Taking Caylee Anthony Straight to the Bank

  The prosecutor in the Casey Anthony trial is the first to make money from the death of Caylee. Coincidence or planned all along?

  Opinion in Politics — by Lo Aglow — on Aug 31, 2011

• Hurricane-Force Politics: Ron Paul Nostalgic For 1900, the Year a Big One Killed 8,000

  How can Ron Paul wax nostalgic for the days when so many died in a hurricane that their bodies were buried at sea? Or when the only government assistance was free whiskey to the men charged with clearing the corpses?

  Opinion in Politics — by Scott Nance — on Aug 31, 2011

Video

• DVD Review: Desperate Housewives - The Complete Seventh Season

  The best guilty-pleasure on TV hits its seventh season.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Aug 31, 2011

• DVD Review: The Thomas Hardy Collection

  Two lush film adaptations destined to be together in one collection - Tess of the D'Urbervilles and The Mayor of Casterbridge.

  Review in Video — by Anna Meade — on Aug 31, 2011

• DVD Review: Prime Suspect - Series 1 and Series 2

  Prime Suspect with Helen Mirren as DCI Tennison is just as daring and wonderful as when it debuted 20 years ago

  Review in Video — by xoxoxoe — on Aug 31, 2011

• Star Wars The Special Edition Controversy Strikes Back: The Blu-ray Edition

  The last thing the Star Wars Trilogy needs is more alterations. Why does George Lucas hate his fans?

  Opinion in Video — by Scott Varnham — on Aug 31, 2011

• Santa, All I Want for Christmas is... Wait, does Barbie come with a latex catsuit?

  3 reasons to be very excited at the thought of Anne Hathaway playing Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises.

  Opinion in Video — by Chris Dee — on Aug 31, 2011

• Movie Review: Yelling to the Sky

  Victoria Mahoney's "Yelling to the Sky" is a formidable addition to the inspiring oeuvre of "sistahz ... doin' it fo' themselves."

  Review in Video — by skh_stellar_one — on Aug 31, 2011

Tastes

• Cajun Red Beans & Rice

  Smoked sausage, red beans and the holy 'trinity' of onions, peppers and celery turn plain old rice into a flavorful side dish

  Review in Tastes — by Joelen — on Aug 31, 2011

• Product Review: Nestle Coffee-Mate Natural Bliss

  A new all natural creamer made with nonfat milk has a long shelf life

  Review in Tastes — by Hilary Topper — on Aug 31, 2011

• What Are the Most Popular Beer Websites?

  What is the most popular beer website?

  Opinion in Tastes — by bierfesten — on Aug 31, 2011

• Cajun Coleslaw

  Shredded onions, red cabbage & green peppers make this slightly spicy Cajun Coleslaw a fine addition to any picnic meal!

  Review in Tastes — by Joelen — on Aug 31, 2011

• Triple-Layer Yellow Cake with Fudge Frosting

  The perfect yellow cake complete with decadent fudge frosting.

  Opinion in Tastes — by emihill — on Aug 31, 2011

Sci/Tech

• Contest Ghost Hunters T-shirt Giveaway

  Win an exclusive Ghost Hunters t-shirt from Syfy.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Diane Morasco — on Aug 31, 2011