December 29, 2011 Archive

Books

• Book Review: 666 Charing Cross Road by Paul Magrs

  A paranormal novel with a difference.

  Review in Books — by Lucy Felthouse — on Dec 29, 2011

• Book Review: Studying the Jew: Scholarly Antisemitism in Nazi Germany by Alan E. Steinweis

  Alan E. Steinweis' Studying the Jew looks at the complicity of academics in Nazi antisemitism.

  Review in Books — by Cdenck — on Dec 29, 2011

• Book Review: Wildlife Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots by Laurie Excell

  Do you want your wildlife photography to go from snapshots to great shots?

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Dec 29, 2011

• eBook Review: Calling Home by Zee Monodee

  An enjoyable British romance from Zee Monodee.

  Review in Books — by Lucy Felthouse — on Dec 29, 2011

• Book Review: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

  The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is a smart, engrossing, complex mystery full of complicated and unforgettable characters.

  Review in Books — by Rhetta Akamatsu — on Dec 29, 2011

• Book Review: Sideways on a Scooter: Life and Love in India by Miranda Kennedy

  While writing a book about her journey to start her career in India, Kennedy tells a remarkable story about life in India.

  Review in Books — by KatherineMCarroll — on Dec 29, 2011

• eBook Review: Sculpting a Demon by Lisa Fox

  A hot supernatural novella from Lisa Fox

  Review in Books — by Lucy Felthouse — on Dec 29, 2011

• Book Review: The Mason Jar by James Russell Lingerfelt

  A coming of age love story that will help all readers appreciate the value of finding closure.

  Review in Books — by Nicole Weaver — on Dec 29, 2011

• Book Review: Becoming Teddy Roosevelt: How a Maine Guide Inspired America's 26th President by Andrew Vietze

  Becoming Teddy Roosevelt is a compendium of stories on the life and times of the President.

  Review in Books — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on Dec 29, 2011

Culture

• Interview: Geert Cappelaere of UNICEF on the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen

  Geert Cappelaere of UNICEF discusses the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and how we can take action.

  Interview in Culture — by William Lambers — on Dec 29, 2011

• Spencer's Coffee House

  A coffee house in a quaint downtown setting...

  Review in Culture — by daynarenee82 — on Dec 29, 2011

• Theater Review (Broadway): Bonnie and Clyde by Jeff Calhoun at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre

  Bonnie and Clyde on Broadway is one of the best musicals of 2011.

  Review in Culture — by malexandria — on Dec 29, 2011

Video

• Once Upon a Time Marathon New Year's Day

  Catch up with Once Upon a Time as ABC rebroadcasts the already-aired episodes during a New Year's Day marathon!

  News in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Dec 29, 2011

• Oscar Politics and Predictions

  And the edge goes to...

  Opinion in Video — by Dustin Freeley — on Dec 29, 2011

• DVD Review: Shalom Sesame Chanukah: The Missing Menorah!

  Tired of all the promotion of Christmas here's a look at Chanukah for you and your children.

  Review in Video — by paraDOXparABLEs — on Dec 29, 2011

• DVD Review: Jersey Shore - Season Four

  MTV's highest-rated show is an exercise in orange stupidity.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Dec 29, 2011

Gaming

• PlayStation 3 Review: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - It's That Good

  There is a reason you see it at—or near—the top of so many "best" lists for videogames.

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 29, 2011

Sports

• Mediocrity Seeks a Champion: Dallas Cowboys or New York Giants?

  The game that will end a mediocre season for either the Cowboys or Giants will be played. The other one has to keep playing.

  Opinion in Sports — by ToddT — on Dec 29, 2011

• SEC 2011-2012 Bowl Games Preview

  SEC teams play in eight bowl games including the BCS Championship.

  Opinion in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Dec 29, 2011

Politics

• Will Charlotte Church Avert Global Economic Armageddon and Save the World?

  Is Charlotte Church about to solve all our economic woes? Read this article and you might find out. Or not.

  Satire in Politics — by Cdenck — on Dec 29, 2011

• On The Paulestinian Frontier: The Upside of Iowa's Looming Meltdown

  Ron Paul is rising in Iowa, but what can the revolution in Libya teach us about him and the GOP?

  Opinion in Politics — by Joseph F. Cotto — on Dec 29, 2011

• Experts Call for a Change in Military Posture Toward Iran

  Iran has responded to sanctions aimed at stopping Iranian nuclear proliferation with threats to halt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

  News in Politics — by John Lake — on Dec 29, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Rammstein - Made In Germany 1995 - 2011

  Rammstein's first retrospective is a strong reminder of just how powerful this band can be.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Dec 29, 2011

• Music Review: Hank Williams - The Legend Begins: Rare & Unreleased Recordings

  The new Hank Williams album is a trip back in time to the early period of his career.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Dec 29, 2011