October 24, 2011 Archive

Tastes

• Beyond Broccoli: Former Vegan Embraces Meat and Dispels Myths

  A former vegan alerts people to the dangers of vegetarian and vegan eating.

  Review in Tastes — by Layne Pennell — on Oct 24, 2011

• Apple Cider Glazed Pot Roast

  This Apple Cider Glazed Pot Roast will have you taste the best of fall and the best part is it takes little effort to get it on the table!

  Review in Tastes — by Joelen — on Oct 24, 2011

• Smoked Salmon Frittata

  Studded with creamy goat cheese, fresh dill, scallions and chunks of smoked salmon, this frittata is perfect any time of day.

  Review in Tastes — by Joelen — on Oct 24, 2011

• Restaurant Review (Milwaukee, WI): Stack'd Burger Bar

  A review of Stack'd Burger Bar in Milwaukee where you can get a custom-made burger on a pretzel bun.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Steven Lerer — on Oct 24, 2011

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Horrible Bosses

  Three friends team up to murder their bosses in this hilarious comedy.

  Review in Video — by Todd Douglass — on Oct 24, 2011

• DVD Review: Dragon's Lair: The Complete Series

  Dragon's Lair had an animated series in the 1980s? How'd I miss that?!

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Oct 24, 2011

• Movie Review: The Adventures of Tintin (2011)

  An enjoyable watch with some spectacular set-pieces, lavish visuals and some fine motion-capture performances.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Oct 24, 2011

• Movie Review: Stardust

  Ever wondered what would happen if a fallen star turned out to be a living, breathing woman?

  Review in Video — by MeredithElaineDonaldson — on Oct 24, 2011

• TV Review: Sister Wives - Diet Woes

  The Sister Wives go on a diet and hire a personal trainer, talking about their struggles with weight.

  Review in Video — by Polygrrl — on Oct 24, 2011

• DVD Review: The Essence of Mahayana Buddhism with His Holiness the Dalai Lama

  His Holiness counseled: be a “wise selfish” because if you help others you will be much happier than before

  Review in Video — by Heloise — on Oct 24, 2011

• Movie Review: Abduction

  Abduction is a thrilling film that captivates its audience with real emotions and good acting.

  Review in Video — by kelseyrae — on Oct 24, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Kelly Clarkson - Stronger

  The original American Idol, Kelly Clarkson, releases her fifth album, Stronger.

  Review in Music — by Kirsten Coachman — on Oct 24, 2011

• Music Review: John Mayall – Live in London (2CD/DVD)

  The Godfather of the Blues lives up to his legend in London.

  Review in Music — by Lou Novacheck — on Oct 24, 2011

• Music Review: Solungga Fang-Tzu Liu - The Pleasure Dome of Kubla Khan: Piano Works

  Concert pianist Solungga Fang-Tzu Liu brilliantly showcases piano works by enigmatic classical composer Charles Tomlinson Griffes.

  Review in Music — by Sang Woo Kang — on Oct 24, 2011

• Music Review: Stefano Battaglia Trio - The River of Anyder

  Battaglia's piano based trio explores mythical places such as the Utopian River of Anyder.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Oct 24, 2011

• Music Review: Carole King - Speeding Time

  Carole King: Chapter 13. For better or worse, Carole King brought her sound into the 1980s.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Oct 24, 2011

• Interview: Carol Hahn Talks Dancefloor Business

  From '80s disco to modern-day electro, the singing entrepreneur talks songwriting, remixing, and money.

  Interview in Music — by Justin Kantor — on Oct 24, 2011

Politics

• Why are the Occupiers Really Protesting? In Their Own Words

  For over a month we heard stories about Occupy Wall Street. The movement has since spread to other cities around the globe, including Austin, TX.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kevin Surbaugh — on Oct 24, 2011

Culture

• Dawkins vs. Craig: No Debate on Genocide Claims

  What is behind Richard Dawkins' refusal to debate William Lane Craig?

  Opinion in Culture — by Cdenck — on Oct 24, 2011

• Plumpy'nut: A Modern-Day CARE Package

  Retail stores today could offer an outlet for people to buy CARE plumpy'nut packages for starving infants overseas.

  Opinion in Culture — by William Lambers — on Oct 24, 2011

• Theater Review (NYC): Milk Like Sugar by Kirsten Greenidge at Playwrights Horizons

  Desperate for positive reinforcement, Annie doesn't even know what to do with herself when she gets some.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Oct 24, 2011

Books

• Book Review: Ganymede (Clockwork Century) by Cherie Priest

  Airships, Zombies, and the Civil War? Sounds like Steampunk may be altering the timelines again...

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on Oct 24, 2011

• Book Review: Le Freak: An Upside Down Story of Family, Disco and Destiny by Nile Rodgers

  The top producer and Chic co-founder tells of his "sex, drugs, and rock and roll"-filled life in his memoir.

  Review in Books — by Kit O'Toole — on Oct 24, 2011

• Book Review: The Time in Between by Maria Duenas

  A young woman whose fortune has been stolen survives as a spy in the Spanish-English underground before WWII.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Oct 24, 2011

• Book Review: Kafkaesque, Edited by John Kessel and James Patrick Kelly

  Find masked villains, circus sideshows, cockroaches, giants, clones, sultry auto repair shop receptionists, and more in this homage to Kafka.

  Review in Books — by chispeak — on Oct 24, 2011

• Manga Review: Butterflies, Flowers Volume One by Yuki Yoshihara

  A romantic shojo manga about sexual harassment aimed at the older female reader.

  Review in Books — by Lesley Aeschliman — on Oct 24, 2011

• Book Review: Preparing to Be a Help Meet by Debi Pearl

  A good Christian-focused dating book for younger girls.

  Review in Books — by Haley Hoover — on Oct 24, 2011

Sci/Tech

• What Google’s Change to Encrypted Search Means for Your Business

  Find out what Google's new encrypted search means for your business and its traffic referrals from organic SERPs.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Keredy Stott — on Oct 24, 2011

Sports

• Seattle Seahawks Crash In Cleveland, Lose 6-3

  Seattle's offense lays a giant egg in Cleveland.

  Review in Sports — by Russ Evenhuis — on Oct 24, 2011

• A Runner's Diary: Trying Out Yoga

  These bad knees try out a popular "low impact exercise" for the first time.

  Opinion in Sports — by Hilary Topper — on Oct 24, 2011