December 30, 2011 Archive

Music

• My Favorite Albums From 1961

  There was a lot of good music 50 years ago.

  Opinion in Music — by David Bowling — on Dec 30, 2011

• Dream Teams In Music For 2012

  The musical pairings we would like to see in 2012.

  Opinion in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Dec 30, 2011

• Music Review: The Girls from Petticoat Junction - Sixties Sounds

  Real Gone Music have rounded up a nice collection of tunes from those lovelorn girls of Petticoat Junction.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Dec 30, 2011

Tastes

• Restaurant Review (Cambridge, MA): Wagamama and Dado Tea on Harvard Square

  A review of two eateries on Harvard Square: Wagamama and Dado Tea.

  Review in Tastes — by Valerie Norton — on Dec 30, 2011

Books

• eBook Review: Prime Time by Jane Wenham-Jones

  The latest hilarious novel from Jane Wenham-Jones.

  Review in Books — by Lucy Felthouse — on Dec 30, 2011

• Book Review: The Last Romanov by Dora Levy Mossanen

  A thrilling and mysterious look at the Imperial Royal family of Russia.

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on Dec 30, 2011

• eBook Review: Magic University Book Four - The Poet and the Prophecy by Cecilia Tan

  The satisfying conclusion to the Magic University series by Cecilia Tan.

  Review in Books — by Lucy Felthouse — on Dec 30, 2011

• Recommended! My Favorite Reads Of 2011

  I will gladly keep these volumes to read again and again for the pleasure they brought and the ideas they generated.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Dec 30, 2011

• Book Review: The Weight of Deeds: A Collection of 14 Short Stories by Eli Thorpe

  A strong, consistent statement that Thorpe is a marvelous, gifted writer and a first-rate storyteller.

  Review in Books — by Susan Vio — on Dec 30, 2011

• Book Review: The Woman He Loved Before by Dorothy Koomson

  A review of Dorothy Koomson's latest gripping novel.

  Review in Books — by Lucy Felthouse — on Dec 30, 2011

• eBook Review: Alone with Liam by Jessica Jarman

  A seriously sexy short story from Jessica Jarman.

  Review in Books — by Lucy Felthouse — on Dec 30, 2011

• Book Review: History of a Pleasure Seeker by Richard Mason

  To a priapist, sexual activity with either gender can be somewhat of an addiction but downright enjoyable!

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Dec 30, 2011

• eBook Review: Not Her Type by Kay Jaybee

  The new novella from Queen of Kink, Kay Jaybee.

  Review in Books — by Lucy Felthouse — on Dec 30, 2011

• Book Review: Carbavoid: The Fuel For The Future by Cindy Fleck Howlett

  Obesity and type 2 diabetes result from repeated spikes in blood sugar. Discover what to eat to eliminate these conditions.

  Review in Books — by Debbie Friend — on Dec 30, 2011

Sci/Tech

• Gadget Review: Lightspeed iHelicopter

  A remote controlled helicopter that you can control with your iPhone, iPad, or Android mobile device? Yes, please.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by David Chan — on Dec 30, 2011

Video

• DVD Review: The Looney Tunes Show – Season One, Volume 2

  This reboot of the classic Looney Tunes series is a true delight.

  Review in Video — by The Other Chad — on Dec 30, 2011

• House, M.D. 2011: The Great, the Good – and the Not So Good

  How did House, M.D. fare in 2011? Have a peek at the Great, the Good, and the not so much.

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Dec 30, 2011

• Movie Review: War Horse

  A Spielberg double whammy for your year-end pleasure.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Dec 30, 2011

• DVD Review: A Good Old Fashioned Orgy (Unrated)

  Don't let the title dissuade you from enjoying this funny, potential cult fave.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Dec 30, 2011

Culture

• New Year's Eve and the Perpetual Triumph of Magical Thinking

  Let's welcome 2012 – a year in which we hope the world will become a slightly better place, and also, for better and for worse, another year of magical thinking

  Opinion in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Dec 30, 2011

Politics

• Tea Party: A Koch Industry

  Koch Party House members rebelled and the Speakers’ tune changed to another piece of brinkmanship, for which the 112th Congress has become renowned.

  Opinion in Politics — by Tommy Mack — on Dec 30, 2011

• The Gentlewoman from Minnesota: A Salute to Michele Bachmann

  Michele Bachmann might be off the rails politically, but she brought much to the table during her problematic campaign.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joseph F. Cotto — on Dec 30, 2011

• A Debt Paid

  Who pays the debt?

  Opinion in Politics — by Mr Dock Ellis — on Dec 30, 2011

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: Just Dance 3

  The latest installment of the Just Dance games!

  Review in Gaming — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Dec 30, 2011