December 14, 2011 Archive

Books

• Interview: Carole Eglash-Kosoff, Author of Winds of Change

  Take a quick glimpse inside the mind of Carole Eglash-Kosoff

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Dec 14, 2011

• Interview with S.B. Lerner, Author of In the Middle of Almost and Other Stories

  "But the stories aren’t specifically about me and my experiences. They were often what I imagined might have happened if I’d followed through on an impulse."

  Interview in Books — by Cheryl C. Malandrinos — on Dec 14, 2011

• Book Review: Hal Junior: The Secret Signal by Simon Haynes

  Full of wacky, innovative fun, Hal Junior is fast adventure with a sci-fi twist that children will love.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Dec 14, 2011

• Interview with D.L. Reynolds, Author of the YA fantasy, Darla Jade and the Balance of the Universe

  "The media has swayed too far from good values and moral ethics," states Reynolds.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Dec 14, 2011

• Winter Holiday Fireside Moments: Interview with Penny Warner

  Oh, my! Penny wants a hottie in her stocking. Sizzle!

  Interview in Books — by Diane Morasco — on Dec 14, 2011

• Book Review: The Inevitable: Contemporary Writers Confront Death, Edited by David Shields and Bradford Morrow

  An interesting but mixed compilation on death.

  Review in Books — by Nili Wexler — on Dec 14, 2011

• Interview with Tom Weston, Author of Fission

  Fission is based on the true story of scientist Lise Meitner. Weston also authored the award-winning young adult novel First Night.

  Interview in Books — by Cheryl C. Malandrinos — on Dec 14, 2011

• Winter Holiday Fireside Moments: Interview with Jessica Park

  Mermaids, lily pads, hungry hippos, holiday lights...all that's missing is Rick Springfield - unless he's in her stocking!

  Interview in Books — by Diane Morasco — on Dec 14, 2011

• Winter Holiday Fireside Moments: Interview with Janet Evanovich

  Janet Evanovich dishes about her holidays and her stocking - "Heads will roll if it's a lump of coal."

  Interview in Books — by Diane Morasco — on Dec 14, 2011

• Book Review: Groucho Marx and Other Short Stories and Tall Tales: Selected Writings of Groucho Marx, edited by Robert S. Bader

  Groucho Marx was more than just a man with crazy brothers, a cigar, and a one-liner - he was an accomplished writer as well.

  Review in Books — by xoxoxoe — on Dec 14, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Glee Cast - "Hold On To Sixteen"

  The cast of Glee gain their second number one hit of the season with fun.'s "We Are Young."

  Review in Music — by Kirsten Coachman — on Dec 14, 2011

• Music Review: Various Artists - Whaur The Pig Gaed On The Spree: Scottish Recordings By Alan Lomax, 1951-1957

  Whaur the Pig Gaed on the Spree is a rare chance for the listener to hear authentic 1950s Scottish music.

  Review in Music — by Rhetta Akamatsu — on Dec 14, 2011

• Music Review: Lisa Mills - Tempered in Fire

  Lisa Mills' Tempered in Fire reveals the singer to be a female blues talent who deserves to be heard again and again.

  Review in Music — by Rhetta Akamatsu — on Dec 14, 2011

• Music Review: Glee Cast - Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 2

  Glee's second Christmas album supplies enough holiday cheer and magic to brighten any heart.

  Review in Music — by Jason Scott — on Dec 14, 2011

• Music Review: Gary Wright- The Dream Weaver (Gold CD)

  The Gold CD edition of Gary Wright’s The Dream Weaver is a time capsule of 1975.

  Review in Music — by Wesley Britton — on Dec 14, 2011

• Music Review: Various Artists - Cameo Parkway: Holiday Hits

  Holiday gems from the Cameo-Parkway label archives.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Dec 14, 2011

• Karmin Capitalize with Concert Audiences

  Karmin hits the concert stage, earning new fans along the way.

  News in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Dec 14, 2011

Video

• DVD Review: Cinematic Titanic Live - War of the Insects

  "It's OK, you're safe: the gun only holds 47 shots." [bang] "48 shots."

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Dec 14, 2011

• Music DVD Review: Adele Live at the Royal Albert Hall

  Performing in front of an adoring audience, Adele demonstrates why her talent is the real deal.

  Review in Video — by Kit O'Toole — on Dec 14, 2011

• DVD Review: Happiness Is… Peanuts: Snow Days

  Two winter-themed animated specials on one low-priced DVD.

  Review in Video — by The Other Chad — on Dec 14, 2011

• TV Review: Glee - "Extraordinary Merry Christmas"

  Glee bombs on the Christmas special, save for the special within the special, a fun spin on a yuletide classic.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Dec 14, 2011

Gaming

• PSN Review: Jurassic Park - The Game, Episodes 3 & 4

  The lesson: greed is bad — and this game should suffice as proof.

  Review in Gaming — by Luigi Bastardo — on Dec 14, 2011

Culture

• Can Couples with Different Standards of Cleanliness Get Along?

  Is it possible for a couple to live peacefully together when they have different standards of cleanliness?

  Opinion in Culture — by Bhagwad Jal Park — on Dec 14, 2011

Politics

• Harvard's Economic Class and the Indian Crisis

  Exposing Subramaniam Swami's agenda.

  Opinion in Politics — by jesesa — on Dec 14, 2011

Sports

• RJ's NFL Picks, 2011 Edition: Week 15

  Games of the week: Patriots at Broncos and Steelers at 49ers. Lame of the week: Dolphins at Bills.

  Opinion in Sports — by RJ Elliott — on Dec 14, 2011