October 10, 2011 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Vocal Complete: Female Voice Jazz Standards by Alfred Publishing

  Be a star at your next audition with Vocal Complete: Female Voice Jazz Standards.

  Review in Books — by Anna Meade — on Oct 10, 2011

• Graphic Novel Review: Moriarty: The Dark Chamber by Daniel Corey and Anthony Diecidue

  The Great Detective’s arch-nemesis takes on a chaotic cult at the brink of WWI.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Oct 10, 2011

• eBook Review: Sweet Irish Kiss by JoAnne Kenrick

  Another brilliant tale from Decadent Publishing's 1Night Stand series.

  Review in Books — by Lucy Felthouse — on Oct 10, 2011

• Book Review: Dear Zari: Hidden Stories from Women of Afghanistan by Zarghuna Kargar

  Remember how the war was supposed to revolutionize women's rights in Afghanistan?

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Oct 10, 2011

• eBook Review: I Put A Spell On You by Mina Carter

  The second story in Mina Carter's Avalon series does not disappoint...

  Review in Books — by Lucy Felthouse — on Oct 10, 2011

• Book Review: A Cat Like That by Wendy Wahman

  A colorful storybook to show your little one how cats like to be treated.

  Review in Books — by Laura Schuerwegen — on Oct 10, 2011

• Book Review: Bad Girls Don't Die by Katie Alender

  Weird things start happening around Alexis’s house when ominous glowing lights appear out of nowhere and her sister starts talking in a peculiar ways...

  Review in Books — by Dana Henderson — on Oct 10, 2011

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Visions of Europe

  Stunning overview of Europe.

  Review in Video — by Sherry Lipp — on Oct 10, 2011

• Movie Review: Fireflies in the Garden

  You’ll be reminded you’re alive, and you’ll remember why.

  Review in Video — by LeoOfMars — on Oct 10, 2011

• TV Review: Breaking Bad - "Face Off"

  Breaking Bad ends with machinations and betrayal, proving Walt is no better than the now departed Gus.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Oct 10, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Legend of the Millennium Dragon

  Solid anime outing with some nice animation and a familiar story to tell.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 10, 2011

• Q&A with The Sing-Off's Nick Lachey

  Nick Lachey, host of NBC's The Sing-Off, answers a variety of questions about the show, it's judges and contestants.

  Interview in Video — by Kirsten Coachman — on Oct 10, 2011

• TV Review: The Good Wife - "Get a Room"

  The Good Wife brings new tensions with some character shake ups, and fresh pairings.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Oct 10, 2011

• Netflix Kills Quickster

  Quickster is dead.

  News in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Oct 10, 2011

Sports

• Seahawks Fly High In The Big Apple & Beat NYG, 36-25

  There's a road game for the Seattle Seahawks, and it's against the New York Giants? So what!

  Review in Sports — by Russ Evenhuis — on Oct 10, 2011

Tastes

• French Apple Pie with Butterflake Crust

  With a buttery, cream crust, perfectly sweetened apples, a drizzle of apple syrup and a brown sugar & butter crumb topping, what's not to love?!

  Review in Tastes — by Joelen — on Oct 10, 2011

Culture

• How to Plan a Cheap, Fun Halloween Party!

  Here are some cheap, fun Halloween party ideas that will make your guests get in the holiday spirit.

  Opinion in Culture — by Mary Beth Pearson — on Oct 10, 2011

• Food for Afghan Schoolchildren Runs Out as Drought Strikes

  As drought has descended upon Afghanistan funding for school feeding has dried up.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Oct 10, 2011

• Girls' Halloween Costumes: "Sexy" or Nothing

  Ladies, it's time to bust out the Halloween costumes. But good luck finding one not involving a miniskirt.

  Opinion in Culture — by Alyssa Grimley — on Oct 10, 2011

Politics

• The New York Autumn

  If “Occupy America” only stays on message and doesn’t succumb to putting forth demands or an articulated platform, the days of the one percent are over and a new beginning is at hand.

  Opinion in Politics — by Roger Nowosielski — on Oct 10, 2011

Music

• Ray Charles Was Number One 50 Years Ago This Week

  Ray Charles hit the road and ended up at number one fifty years ago this week.

  News in Music — by David Bowling — on Oct 10, 2011

• The Essential Rock Albums (In My Opinion) (Part 2)

  It's a must-read for everyone interested in rock music.

  Opinion in Music — by Tolu Awobusuyi — on Oct 10, 2011

• Music Review: The Decemberists - Long Live the King

  The Decemberists will be releasing a new EP in November.

  Review in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on Oct 10, 2011

• Music Reviews: Voyager, Opeth, Morton, Michael Schenker, Jon Lord and Motherlode

  Classical, jazz and progressive metal with a touch of good ole' hard rock.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Oct 10, 2011