September 25, 2011 Archive

Music

• R.E.M.'s Early Work Shines in the 1987 Collection Dead Letter Office

  Don't miss this hidden gem in the R.E.M. catalog that best shows why this legendary band will be greatly missed.

  Opinion in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Sep 25, 2011

• Interview: Composer and Pianist Josh Nelson on Discoveries, Influences and Hiking Spots

  Talking to composer/pianist Josh Nelson about life, discoveries and music.

  Interview in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Sep 25, 2011

• Concert Review: The Avett Brothers with Nicole Atkins at the Soveign Center, Reading, PA, 9/21/11

  They are unmatched for their energy and intensity, and the music is absolutely amazing, so if you love music then you have to do this for yourself!

  Review in Music — by Ginger Haycox — on Sep 25, 2011

• Music Review: CSS – La Liberacion

  CSS continues to infuse dance themes in its songs, but their craft has gotten more serious and varied.

  Review in Music — by Evan Mauser — on Sep 25, 2011

• Music Review: Gary Moore - Live At Montreux 2010

  The last will and testament of Gary Moore.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Sep 25, 2011

• Music Review: Demi Lovato - Unbroken

  While Lovato certainly has more growing to do, here she suggests that over time she will prove herself more than capable.

  Review in Music — by Jason Scott — on Sep 25, 2011

Books

• Spread the Word: Banned Books Week, September 24-October 1, 2011

  This annual event reminds us of the importance of free access to information and new ideas.

  Opinion in Books — by Kit O'Toole — on Sep 25, 2011

• Interview: Atonus Perry, Author of Sinexia: The Mark of Perillius

  "There are many reasons why I write, but I suspect that it is my drive to make other writers jealous that compels me."

  Interview in Books — by Tracee Gleichner — on Sep 25, 2011

• Award Winning Author Renee Hand, Talks About Her New Blog Radio Show

  A candid talk with award winning author, Renee Hand about her passion for writing and her new blog radio show.

  Interview in Books — by Nicole Weaver — on Sep 25, 2011

• Book Review: The Strangest Tribe: How A Group Of Seattle Rock Bands Invented Grunge by Stephen Tow

  The real story of what led up to the grunge explosion.

  Review in Books — by Greg Barbrick — on Sep 25, 2011

• Book Review: The Rogue: Searching for the Real Sarah Palin by Joe McGinniss

  A book about the power of narcissistic vision in the hands of someone mean enough to pursue it ruthlessly.

  Review in Books — by ToddT — on Sep 25, 2011

• Book Review: The Winters In Bloom by Lisa Tucker

  How can you deal with the disappearance of a child, a discovery of strength and love.

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on Sep 25, 2011

• Book Review: The Hum and the Shiver by Alex Bledsoe

  Can Bronwyn Hyatt, war hero newly back from the wars in the Middle East, rediscover her place at home before omens against her family come to pass?

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on Sep 25, 2011

Video

• TV Review: A Gifted Man

  A Gifted Man's Dr. Michael Holt is a "gifted man"; he's smart – and he sees ghosts. That's pretty gifted!

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Sep 25, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Glee - The Complete Second Season

  Glee devolves in its second season, but how far gone is it?

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Sep 25, 2011

• TV Review: Doctor Who - "Closing Time"

  Cybermen lurk in the shadows to threaten the bromance between Corden and Smith in "Closing Time".

  Review in Video — by Scott Varnham — on Sep 25, 2011

• Movie Review: Moneyball

  There’s no denying Pitt this awards season. His regular-guy Billy Beane delivers.

  Review in Video — by Heloise — on Sep 25, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Thor

  A pleasing mix of comic-filtered myth and superhero reality.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 25, 2011

• Movie Review: Drive (2011)

  Ryan Gosling will have you craving more than a quick spin in Nicolas Wending Refn's new movie Drive.

  Review in Video — by Sadie Skeels — on Sep 25, 2011

• Movie Review: Drive (2011)

  Ryan Gosling stars as an enigmatic driver in Nicolas Winding Refn's unusual, original take on the action genre.

  Review in Video — by Kurt Gardner — on Sep 25, 2011

Tastes

• Pack Your Pancakes with Extra Nutrition

  Throw in a few extra ingredients in your pancake batter to boost the nutritional content of pancakes and make them more delicious!

  Review in Tastes — by Chefdruck — on Sep 25, 2011

• Spice Up Dull Dorm Food

  Easy and cost effective ways to spice up drab Easy Mac.

  Review in Tastes — by Dana Henderson — on Sep 25, 2011

• Pink Princess Party Cookbook

  Every little girl dreams of being a princess and here's the handbook to make a Pink Princess Party

  Review in Tastes — by Lisa Hechesky — on Sep 25, 2011

Culture

• Theater Review (Seattle): Take Me America by Bill Nabel and Bob Christianson at Village Theatre

  A glib look at a difficult subject.

  Review in Culture — by Dusty Somers — on Sep 25, 2011

• DVD Review: Art of the Western World

  Great western art through the ages.

  Review in Culture — by Jack Goodstein — on Sep 25, 2011

Sports

• Things to Know About Playing Ultimate Frisbee

  More than just the flick of a hand.

  Review in Sports — by KJ — on Sep 25, 2011

• Official Announcement: Texas A&M To Join SEC in 2012

  Texas A&M's move to the SEC is finally official.

  News in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Sep 25, 2011

• SEC '11 Week Four Recap: Three Impress, Others Not So Much

  The top SEC teams scored big wins while several teams look for answers after puzzling performances.

  Opinion in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Sep 25, 2011

Politics

• The Tea Party Shutdown Movie

  The House stopgap bill blew up and illustrated that Speaker Boehner’s control of the House majority only exists on paper.

  Opinion in Politics — by Tommy Mack — on Sep 25, 2011

• Executive Compensation In Non-Profit Organizations

  The Top 25 non-profit compensation packages reveal a different definition of "charitable."

  Opinion in Politics — by ToddT — on Sep 25, 2011