January 16, 2012 Archive

Books

• Book Review: The James Bond Bedside Companion [Kindle Edition] by Raymond Benson

  Despite its age, Raymond Benson’s digital edition of the James Bond Bedside Companion is essential for 007 fans.

  Review in Books — by Wesley Britton — on Jan 16, 2012

• Book Review: The Other Side of Suffering: The Father of JonBenét Ramsey Tells the Story of His Journey by John Ramsey with Marie Chapian

  The untold story of how John Ramsey survived unspeakable tragedy and learned to hope again.

  Review in Books — by Richard R. Blake — on Jan 16, 2012

• Book Review: Corinthia Falls by Kim Hutson

  I would recommend Corinthia Falls to any lover of good fiction, particularly those readers who enjoy Christian and inspirational books.

  Review in Books — by Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson — on Jan 16, 2012

• Manga Review: Tears of a Lamb Volume Six by Banri Hidaka

  A shojo manga about a young woman trying to find something important that she has lost.

  Review in Books — by Lesley Aeschliman — on Jan 16, 2012

• Book Review: The Art of The Adventures of Tintin by Chris Guise

  A wonderful book filled with impressive artwork.

  Review in Books — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jan 16, 2012

• Book Review: Philosophy: Structuralism for Unity: Visions of Truth for Justice and Success by Ronnie Lee

  Ronnie Lee uses his understanding of philosophy to streamline major topics ranging from history to religion to business to existentialism to politics to war.

  Review in Books — by Susan Vio — on Jan 16, 2012

• Book Review: My Bittersweet Charlie: A Novel: A Tender and Tragic Love Story by Robert L. Clark

  My Bittersweet Charlie is shocking. It was intended to be. It is also funny, frightening, poignant, and tender. Above all, it is tragic as only real life can be.

  Review in Books — by Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson — on Jan 16, 2012

• Book Review: Drayling by Terry J. Newman

  A peaceful government in the future, or is secrecy still the agenda?

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on Jan 16, 2012

• eBook Review: Guarded by Charlotte Stein

  A hot Bollywood threesome from Charlotte Stein

  Review in Books — by Lucy Felthouse — on Jan 16, 2012

• Manga Review: Bakegyamon Volume Five by Mitsuhisa Tamura

  This is the final volume for Bakegyamon, a manga series about playing a game at a place called Backwards Japan.

  Review in Books — by Lesley Aeschliman — on Jan 16, 2012

• Graphic Novel Review: The Zen of Steve Jobs by Caleb Melby, Forbes LLC and JESS3

  The Zen of Steve Jobs imagines a friendship and poses some interesting theories about how Apple design may have its roots in Zen Buddhism.

  Review in Books — by xoxoxoe — on Jan 16, 2012

• Book Review: The Couch Potato Drum Workout by Pete Sweeney

  Play on the drums all day without ever needing to set your DVR.

  Review in Books — by chispeak — on Jan 16, 2012

Video

• TV Review: Fringe – Wallflower

  The winter hiatus leaves us wondering if Peter will ever find his way home.

  Review in Video — by Sahar — on Jan 16, 2012

• Movie Review: Everyday Sunshine: The Story Of Fishbone

  Goes well beyond what the usual "rockumentary" deals with to show the heart and soul behind Fishbone.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 16, 2012

• TV Review: Once Upon a Time - "True North"

  Read our review and commentary on latest Once Upon a Time episode "True North."

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Jan 16, 2012

• Golden Globes Reminiscent of the Drunken Golden Age of TV

  This is an awards show awash in booze, and no one associated with it has even a glimmer of embarrassment about it.

  Opinion in Video — by Victor Lana — on Jan 16, 2012

Music

• Music Review: Heiner Stadler - Brains on Fire

  Composer/pianist defies convention.

  Review in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on Jan 16, 2012

• "The Twist" Ruled The Music World (Again) 50 Years Ago

  Once Chubby Checker performed his version on American Bandstand, the rest was history.

  News in Music — by David Bowling — on Jan 16, 2012

Culture

• Big East Basketball to Shine Light on War-Torn and Hungry Sudan

  Playing for Peace is part of a series of events about Sudan sponsored by Villanova University.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Jan 16, 2012

Politics

• CIA Assassination an Option in Thwarting the Iranian Nuclear Threat

  CIA operatives, rather than pre-emptive strikes, may thwart the Iranian nuclear threat.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Lake — on Jan 16, 2012

• The Politics of Parenthood: Are Children a Blessing Or a Curse?

  The childless craze is gaining popularity with all demographics except one: the very religious. Why is this?

  Opinion in Politics — by Joseph F. Cotto — on Jan 16, 2012

Tastes

• The Mystery of the Calabacita Squash

  The Calabacita squash is hard to find if you are a gardener and a cook-even in New Mexico!

  Opinion in Tastes — by giantveggiegardener — on Jan 16, 2012

• Restaurant Review (San Diego): Cafe 222

  A review of the peanut butter and banana stuffed french toast at Cafe 222 in San Diego California

  Opinion in Tastes — by Steven Lerer — on Jan 16, 2012