October 16, 2011 Archive

Politics

• Occupy Wall Street: Young and Unsure

  The Occupy Wall Street movement lacks direction and specificity

  Opinion in Politics — by John Lake — on Oct 16, 2011

• Demographic Trends in the Republican Party

  How radically will the Republican Party change because of aging membership in the next two decades?

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Oct 16, 2011

Culture

• Hunger Games

  Increasing food insecurity is an example of a society which needs to rethink its priorities and policies.

  Opinion in Culture — by Phillipe Copeland — on Oct 16, 2011

• Theatre Review (LA): Hey, Morgan at the Black Dahlia Theatre

  Matt Shakman and The Black Dahlia Theatre try something new: a musical.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Oct 16, 2011

• WFP Director Warns of Hunger Threat Stalking Yemen

  The international community has to act now to put in place the safety nets which can save Yemen from malnutrition.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Oct 16, 2011

Books

• Tokyopop's Return to Manga Publishing Raises Mixed Responses

  Manga fans question Tokyopop's potential return to publishing in North America.

  Opinion in Books — by Lesley Aeschliman — on Oct 16, 2011

• Book Review: The Unofficial Heroes of Olympus Companion by Natalie Buczynsky, Jonathan Shelnut and Richard Marcus

  The Unofficial Companion to the Heroes of Olympus is a well-written, concise, entertaining guide to Greek and Roman mythology.

  Review in Books — by Rhetta Akamatsu — on Oct 16, 2011

• Book Review: Iron Man: My Journey through Heaven and Hell with Black Sabbath by Tony Iommi

  An inside look at Black Sabbath by guitarist Tony Iommi.

  Review in Books — by Greg Barbrick — on Oct 16, 2011

• Book Review: Pure Bred Chihuahua by Marco Zaffino

  A debut novel by award winning film maker Marco Zaffino.

  Review in Books — by BookReviewer — on Oct 16, 2011

• Interview with Lynn Voedisch, Author of The God's Wife

  "...I haven't had writer's block. This may come from being a journalist for more than 25 years. We had deadlines and we had to get our stories in..."

  Interview in Books — by Tracee Gleichner — on Oct 16, 2011

• Book Review: Ten Beach Road by Wendy Wax

  A perfect summer beach read that carries richly into autumn.

  Review in Books — by maiah — on Oct 16, 2011

• Book Review: Quarry’s Ex by Max Allan Collins

  The hitman's hitman returns to protect the husband of his duplicitous ex.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Oct 16, 2011

Video

• DVD Review: Craig Ferguson - Does This Need To Be Said?

  Craig Ferguson is hilarious in this extended, uncensored special, but don't expect extras.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Oct 16, 2011

• DVD Review: Charles Kuralt - On The Road: The Americana Collection

  A huge, 9 DVD collection of the best of Charles Kuralt

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Oct 16, 2011

• DVD Review: The Lost Future

  The Lost Future pits stars Sean Bean and Corey Sevier against the beasts of a post-apocalyptic world

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Oct 16, 2011

• DVD Review: Horrible Bosses

  "Horrible Bosses" is a laugh-out-loud comedy about three men who drunkedly plan to kill off each other's bosses.

  Review in Video — by Debbie Davis — on Oct 16, 2011

• Once Upon a Time: Good, Meet Evil

  Once Upon a Time there was a battle between good and evil. It has come to life in ABC's new fantasy-mystery series.

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Oct 16, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Going Postal

  Enter Discworld and enjoy Terry Pratchett's Going Postal on Blu-ray from Acorn.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Oct 16, 2011

• DVD Review: Zookeeper

  Fun for the whole family with Kevin James.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Oct 16, 2011

• DVD Review: Page One: Inside the New York Times

  "Page One" give viewers an inside look at one of the country's most well-known newspapers.

  Review in Video — by aidyspoetry — on Oct 16, 2011

Tastes

• Alfredo Chicken, Spinach & Artichoke Lasagna

  A spinach artichoke mixture is mixed with creamy alfredo sauce and layered with shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese and noodles.

  Review in Tastes — by Joelen — on Oct 16, 2011

• Drunken' Punkin' Chili!

  A simple and wonderful vegetarian chili recipe perfect for fall

  Review in Tastes — by Daphne Wotherspoon — on Oct 16, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Carole King - Pearls: Songs Of Goffin And King

  Carole King: Chapter 11. Sometimes old pearls are the best pearls.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Oct 16, 2011

• Music Review: London - Diving Heart First

  London's Diving Heart First is great for people looking for new, unique music, sung by someone who truly cares about her fans.

  Review in Music — by Rachel S — on Oct 16, 2011

Sports

• A Meditation on the U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team

  Lessons learned about women, not only in sports, but in all walks of life.

  Opinion in Sports — by Glenn Contrarian — on Oct 16, 2011