September 19, 2011 Archive

Books

• Interview: Vincent Hobbes, Author of The Endlands

  "...you never know what it lurking in the corner of your imagination."

  Interview in Books — by Irenesroth — on Sep 19, 2011

• Book Review: Firestorm (A Destroyermen Novel) by Taylor Anderson

  New to Taylor Anderson's Detroyermen books, Firestorm has instantly created a fan. Great read.

  Review in Books — by Michael Jones — on Sep 19, 2011

• Book Review: The 11 Laws of Likability: Relationship Networking by Michelle Tillis Lederman

  An accessible book based on the idea that networking can be as enjoyable as having a conversation with friends and still be beneficial to career goals.

  Review in Books — by Meredith Ann Rutter — on Sep 19, 2011

• Book Review: (S)mythology by Jeremy Tarr, Illustrated by Katy Smail

  This modern fairytale offers equal parts dark whimsy and joy.

  Review in Books — by Anna Meade — on Sep 19, 2011

• Book Review: Little Elvises by Timothy Hallinan

  The Rich are the only ones with anything worth taking. What are you going to steal from the poor? Aspirations?

  Review in Books — by The Dirty Lowdown — on Sep 19, 2011

• Book Review: Our Daily Bread: A Novel by Lauren B. Davis

  Strikingly-told family drama, psychological novel, reality on cement blocks. Simmering Us vs. Them tensions threaten peace between God-fearing small town and impoverished and abusive backwoods neighbors.

  Review in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Sep 19, 2011

• Book Review: Hounded by Kevin Hearne

  A 2,000-year-old Druid mixed up with Celtic gods, sarcastic dogs, vampires, werewolves, and witches? Count me in!

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on Sep 19, 2011

• Book Review: Paper Children: An Immigrant's Legacy by Marcia Fine

  The title Paper Children is rather appropriate for the wrong reasons.

  Review in Books — by Nukapai — on Sep 19, 2011

• Book Review: 26° 81° by Joshua Dudley Greer

  An admirable photography project to capture small-town Florida; if only the book design had the humanity of the work inside.

  Review in Books — by Pat Padua — on Sep 19, 2011

• Book Review: Quickstep to Murder by Ella Barrick

  Quickstep to Murder is a saucy welcome to the mystery genre and a fresh take on the sub-genre.

  Review in Books — by Diane Morasco — on Sep 19, 2011

• Book Review: Buzz Aldrin, What Happened to You in All the Confusion? by Johan Harstad

  This is a lovely, delicately written novel about the many different ways to create meaning and leave footprints.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Sep 19, 2011

Video

• TV Review: Terra Nova - Premiering September 26 on FOX

  Terra Nova: a sci-fi adventure family drama premiering next Monday on FOX.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Sep 19, 2011

• Glee Premiere Live Chat - September 20th at 9 p.m. ET

  Chat with us live following the season 3 premiere of Glee!

  Opinion in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Sep 19, 2011

• DVD Review: Castle: The Complete Third Season

  Castle's third season is quite exciting, especially the cliffhanger season finale. The bonus features are acceptable.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Sep 19, 2011

• DVD Review: The Dalai Lama DVD Series

  Eastern philosophy is less religion and more BYOB-like: bring your own beliefs--this is not okay among staunch Christians.

  Review in Video — by Heloise — on Sep 19, 2011

• Why the Star Wars Blu-ray Changes Are Not Such a Big Deal

  Much ado about nothing methinks? (Methinks being the only word I've heard from both Star Wars and Shakespeare)

  Opinion in Video — by Jason Richard — on Sep 19, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Scarface (1983) Limited Edition Steelbook

  Worth the hype? It's a bloated, over-hyped, overrated bore.

  Review in Video — by The Other Chad — on Sep 19, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Frank Sinatra and Count Basie - Frank Sinatra & Count Basie: The Complete Reprise Studio Recordings

  The Count meets The Chairman Of The Board.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Sep 19, 2011

• Music Review: St. Vincent - Strange Mercy

  The inventive artist delivers even more dynamite on her new album.

  Review in Music — by Cray Allred — on Sep 19, 2011

• Music Review: Original Cast Recording - Godspell 40th Anniversary Celebration

  A look at Godspell and just why it has become so popular.

  Review in Music — by NancyGail — on Sep 19, 2011

• Music Review: Rufus Thomas - Do The Funky Chicken

  A non-stop party with Rufus Thomas.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Sep 19, 2011

• Interview: Gavin DeGraw Discusses His New Album, Sweeter

  Gavin DeGraw on his new album: "I really feel that it's the best piece of art that I've ever been affiliated with."

  Interview in Music — by Kirsten Coachman — on Sep 19, 2011

Sports

• A Runner’s Diary: Looking Good at the Gym

  New FILA Body Toning System really works!

  Opinion in Sports — by Hilary Topper — on Sep 19, 2011

• SEC '11 Week Three Recap: Harsh Light of Reality

  The better teams in the SEC started to separate from the weaker teams in week three.

  Opinion in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Sep 19, 2011

Culture

• Small College to Big University: One Student's Culture-Shock Experience

  It was 8 PM, and I had spent the past five minutes mentally preparing myself to make best-friends with about 70 people.

  Satire in Culture — by Haley Hoover — on Sep 19, 2011

• Seven 21st Century Distractions That Rock

  Seven distractions we couldn't have imagined back in the '90s.

  Opinion in Culture — by sethjared — on Sep 19, 2011

• Comedy Review: Patton Oswalt - Finest Hour

  Oswalt won't let them sleep in Seattle.

  Review in Culture — by Jack Goodstein — on Sep 19, 2011

• The Gay Best Friend: A Self-Confidence Bustier

  Why every girl should be equipped with a gay male best friend forever.

  Opinion in Culture — by Mary Beth Pearson — on Sep 19, 2011

• Obama, Congress Should Copy JFK's First Days in Office and Protect the Hungry

  President Obama and the Congress, as they grapple with the federal budget, also need to protect the hungry.

  Opinion in Culture — by William Lambers — on Sep 19, 2011

Tastes

• Paleo Diet Recipe: Flank Steak Vinaigrette Salad

  This salad is a good example how a tasty meal can be, yet follow Paleo principles.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Layne Pennell — on Sep 19, 2011

Gaming

• Card Game Review: Star Fluxx

  The ever-changing card game.... in space!

  Review in Gaming — by Jeff Provine — on Sep 19, 2011

• XBox 360 Review: Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon

  The bugs are back in Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon, the most concentrated insect invasion the world has yet to encounter.

  Review in Gaming — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Sep 19, 2011

Sci/Tech

• Website Review – Animoto

  Are you looking for an easy way to create high quality videos from photos and video?

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Sep 19, 2011

• The iPhone Debate - Why Take Sides?

  The new iPhone is just around the corner, and its new features will surely spark a hot debate!

  Review in Sci/Tech — by RawMichelle — on Sep 19, 2011