March 22, 2012 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Big Brother and the Holding Company featuring Janis Joplin - Live at the Carousel Ballroom 1968

  Sloppy playing and an odd mix can't drown out Joplin's fierce vocals.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Mar 22, 2012

• Music Review: Rick Nelson - The Complete Epic Recordings

  Some rare Rick Nelson material finally sees the light of day.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Mar 22, 2012

• Music Reviews: Astral Doors, Steve Hogarth + Richard Barbieri, A Sound of Thunder, Huntress, Craaft and Joe Matera

  A mixed bag of rock and prog goodness.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Mar 22, 2012

• Music Review: Masabumi Kikuchi Trio - Sunrise

  This spring sees the release of Paul Motian's final studio recordings.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Mar 22, 2012

• Music Review: The Original 7ven - Condensate

  The band formerly known as The Time is back - and funkier than ever.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Mar 22, 2012

Video

• DVD Review: Breakout Kings

  This police drama is just okay, but the knockout work of Jimmi Simpson elevates it substantially.

  Review in Video — by The Other Chad — on Mar 22, 2012

• Blu-ray Review: The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride & The Lion King 1 1/2

  Simba is back... twice.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Mar 22, 2012

• Blu-ray Review: American Wedding

  Third time is not the charm, as everything goes wrong American Pie part three.

  Review in Video — by Sherry Lipp — on Mar 22, 2012

Politics

• Bernanke’s Publicity Stunt

  Fed chairman Ben Bernanke defends corrupt banking cartel by criticizing gold standard.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on Mar 22, 2012

• Seventeen Year Old Trayvon Martin Shot to Death in Florida

  A vigilante styled watch officer in Florida was quick on the trigger, killing 17 year old high school student Trayvon Martin.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Lake — on Mar 22, 2012

Books

• Indie: Publishing Rides the Waves

  Even seasoned agents and traditional publishers are riding the indie publishing wave.

  Opinion in Books — by Joanne Huspek — on Mar 22, 2012

• Book Review: Asbury Park by Rob Scott

  Asbury Park is a superb blending of the crime and horror genres that goes beyond what either usually do on their own.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Mar 22, 2012

• Book Review: Words and Graphics: A Collection of Works by C.O.B.

  Words and Graphics is an enjoyable and complex literary quilt of inspiring poems, dialogues, short stories, and observations.

  Review in Books — by Paige Lovitt — on Mar 22, 2012

• Graphic Novel Review: African-American Classics, Edited by Tom Pomplun and Lance Tooks

  The newest “Graphic Classics” set focuses on a lesser-known selection of classic American lit.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Mar 22, 2012

• Exclusive: A Conversation with Actor, Director, and Writer Brian Gaskill

  Make It Real is a revitalizing addition when it comes to spoken word poetry!

  Interview in Books — by Diane Morasco — on Mar 22, 2012

Gaming

• XBox 360 Review: Major League Baseball 2K12 - A Baseball Sim for Serious Fans and Casual Players

  An anecdote and review of 2K Sports' newest attempt at baseball simulation.

  Review in Gaming — by SLee — on Mar 22, 2012

Sports

• Were the Penalties Handed Out By the NFL for Bountygate Fair?

  This harsh ruling sends a strong message to all NFL teams and their owners.

  Opinion in Sports — by Sportmentary — on Mar 22, 2012

Culture

• Are Attitudes and Health Linked?

  Angry thoughts may lead to an unhealthy heart - and happiness allows for better health!

  Opinion in Culture — by Don Ingwerson — on Mar 22, 2012

Sci/Tech

• Cash, Money, Taxis: Competition for NYC Taxi Payment Systems Heats Up

  The NYC taxi payment system is on the brink of a major overhaul, with many new companies vying to process your payments.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Thomas Samph — on Mar 22, 2012