November 10, 2011 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Leonard Cohen - The Complete Columbia Albums Collection

  An elegant, lovingly assembled collection of Leonard Cohen's body of work that just oozes class.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Nov 10, 2011

• Music Review: Daryl Hall - Laughing Down Crying

  An eclectic collection from Daryl Hall.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Nov 10, 2011

• Music Reviews: Spin Doctors - Pocket Full of Kryptonite (20th Anniversary Edition)

  The re-release proves quality music stands the test of time, and the bonus material rocks.

  Review in Music — by Rhetta Akamatsu — on Nov 10, 2011

• Music Review: Harry Belafonte - Harry Belafonte: Sing Your Song: The Music

  Belafonte's classic performances are released to coincide with HBO documentary.

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

• Music Reviews: Jason Kao Hwang, Spontaneous River, EDGE, and Macy Chen

  Moment's Notice Volume One: Exploring Varying Approaches to the Creative Process

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Nov 10, 2011

• The Suicide of Western Culture Release Remixes, Drop Free Download

  Spanish duo The Suicide of Western Culture arrive fresh from tearing up the festival scene across Europe to release their Remixes album.

  News in Music — by Mandy Southgate — on Nov 10, 2011

• Music Review: Glee Cast - "The First Time"

  Naya Rivera shines during her duet with Lea Michele, and Curt Mega leads the Warblers through a Billy Joel classic.

  Review in Music — by Kirsten Coachman — on Nov 10, 2011

Books

• Book Review: Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

  A slow start, but ultimately quite compelling.

  Review in Books — by Marina — on Nov 10, 2011

• Interview: Noah Baird, Author of Donations to Clarity

  Take something humorous and multiply that my a zillion and you will discover a hint of Noah Baird!

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Nov 10, 2011

• Book Review: Unthinkable: A Mother's Tragedy, Terror, and Triumph Through A Child's Traumatic Brain Injury by Dixie Fremont-Smith Coskie

  First shocked with horror and despair after her son's traumatic brain injury, Dixie Coskie grows to find hope, healing, and even greater love.

  Review in Books — by Reader Views — on Nov 10, 2011

• Book Review: Cixi "The Dragon Empress" by Natasha Yim, Peter Malone (Illustrator)

  Women can escape their oppressive homes and aspire to higher things through courage and perseverence.

  Review in Books — by Irenesroth — on Nov 10, 2011

• Book Review: The Moment by Douglas Kennedy

  Can 26 years of separation remember true passion?

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Nov 10, 2011

• Book Review: The Care and Keeping of You by Valorie Schaefer

  Growing up: what little girls need to know.

  Opinion in Books — by Super Healthy Kids — on Nov 10, 2011

• Manga Review: Stargazing Dog by Takashi Murakami

  A poignant manga about a hapless man beset by hard times – and the loyal canine who sticks with him.

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

• eBook Review: Elmer and the Lost Teddy by Oceanhouse Media

  The eBook Elmer and the Lost Teddy brings David McKee's vibrant illustrations to life.

  Review in Books — by xoxoxoe — on Nov 10, 2011

• Book Review: Farsighted by Emlyn Chand

  Alex's life has never been easy. Unfortunately, Alex is in store for an unexpected and often embarrassing ability to "see" the future.

  Review in Books — by Reader Views — on Nov 10, 2011

• Book Review: Running Away to Home: Our Family's Journey to Croatia in Search of Who We Are by Jennifer Wilson

  A family of four gives up life in middle America to live in Croatia for a year learning about their family history... and creating some too.

  Review in Books — by Courtney Cable — on Nov 10, 2011

Video

• TV Review: Top Chef - Season Nine

  The new season of Top Chef opens with changes.

  Review in Video — by Jack Goodstein — on Nov 10, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Trespass (2011)

  Home invasion turned shouting match, though does feature some crazy Cage.

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

• TV Review: Glee - "The First Time"

  Glee's "The First Time" is overall pretty great, but on closer examination, has a lot of little problems.

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

• Grimm's Silas Weir Mitchell Speaks!

  NBC Grimm's Silas Weir Mitchell Speaks!

  Interview in Video — by malexandria — on Nov 10, 2011

Culture

• Bicycle Camping in Mexico, Colombia, and Beyond: An Interview with Andreas Hubl and Anita Burgholzer

  Around the world like a snail with wheels...

  Interview in Culture — by Lynette Yetter — on Nov 10, 2011

• Arizona State University Leads the Way in Degrees Granted to Minorities

  The University's high ranking may be a good indicator that ASU values diversity, but the recession may also be a contributing factor.

  News in Culture — by Porfirio J Caldera — on Nov 10, 2011

• Near-Death by Moshing

  What could possibly happen to girls stuck in a mosh pit for the first time?

  Satire in Culture — by Amanda Stonebarger — on Nov 10, 2011

• Armistice Day, World Peace, and Feeding the Hungry

  On Armistice Day let’s remember that dream of world peace that should have followed the First World War.

  Opinion in Culture — by William Lambers — on Nov 10, 2011

Politics

• Chelsea FC Owner Roman Abramovich Opens the Books on his Billions

  Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich, has recently had to make a declaration of just how rich he actually is.

  News in Politics — by Rebecca Smith — on Nov 10, 2011

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: Dfx 3.0 Digital Filter Suite From Tiffen Software

  Do you want to give that added flair to your images?

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Nov 10, 2011

• Product Review: Soundmatters foxLv2 Hi-Fi Bluetooth Speaker

  foxLv2 Bluetooth is a small but hefty powered stereo speaker with Bluetooth. Fits in your pocket, sounds total amazing!

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Oliver Masciarotte — on Nov 10, 2011

• Hardware Review: HP Pavilion G6

  Is the moderately spec'd HP Pavilion G6 worth taking a look at?

  Review in Sci/Tech — by malexandria — on Nov 10, 2011