May 11, 2012 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Pod by Stephen Wallenfels

  What's that? You want a post-apocalyptic alien invasion that's actually worth reading?

  Review in Books — by Michael Jones — on May 11, 2012

• Interview with K.R. Morrison, Author of Be Not Afraid

  Why did K.R. Morrison have her ex-pastor look at her book before publishing?

  Interview in Books — by Tracee Gleichner — on May 11, 2012

• Book Review: Jeff, One Lonely Guy by Jeff Ragsdale, David Shields, and Michael Logan

  A guy looking for a few friends gets much more than expected.

  Review in Books — by NancyGail — on May 11, 2012

• Book Review: Gaia's Gift by Fran Orenstein

  You can go through anything if you make the right choices and persevere.

  Review in Books — by Irenesroth — on May 11, 2012

• Book Review: The 32 Keys: Awakening to Soul by Gayle Swift

  The 32 Keys: Awakening to Soul is a wonderful resource for learning how to cope with life.

  Review in Books — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on May 11, 2012

• Interview with Thomas Waite, Author of Terminal Value

  How did Thomas Waite come up with Terminal Value for a book title? Find out...

  Interview in Books — by Tracee Gleichner — on May 11, 2012

• Manga Review: Twin Spica Volume Five by Kou Yaginuma

  Asumi is making a new friend, while Mr. Lion reminisces on his first love.

  Review in Books — by Lesley Aeschliman — on May 11, 2012

• From Steinbeck to Steampunk: The Day the American Novel Died

  Is the Golden Age of American Literature dead?

  Opinion in Books — by John H. Byk — on May 11, 2012

Music

• Music Review: Joel Frederiksen and Ensemble Phoenix Munich - Requiem for a Pink Moon

  A brilliant mix of centuries old lyrics with the music of Nick Drake.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on May 11, 2012

• Music Review: The Georgia Sea Island Singers - Join The Band

  This is not just a link to history, but a living, breathing example of a distinct culture.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on May 11, 2012

Video

• Blu-ray Review: The Vow (2012)

  A sweet romance, if a bit unbelievable at times.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 11, 2012

• DVD Review: Doctor Who - Nightmare of Eden

  Another day another hyperspace collision and crazy zoologist.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 11, 2012

• TV Review: Johnny Carson: King of Late Night

  Excellent PBS American Masters biography of Johnny Carson.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on May 11, 2012

• Movie Review: Dark Shadows (2012)

  I had fun with it, so bite me.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on May 11, 2012

Sports

• A "Non" Runner's Diary: I Just Signed Up for the Hampton's Half Marathon!

  A couch potato turns runner?

  Opinion in Sports — by Hilary Topper — on May 11, 2012

Culture

• The Mother of all Holidays
  

  Mother's Day is a problem for me because it has morphed into something of a retail juggernaut, akin to Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine's Day.

  Opinion in Culture — by Victor Lana — on May 11, 2012

• Theatre Review (Los Angeles): Follies at the Ahmanson Theatre

  Seeing the show with the eyes of a now-senior, I really appreciated it. The music, which has become classic, is still some of Sondheim’s best.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on May 11, 2012

Sci/Tech

• iPad Accessory Review: Sony Speaker Dock RDP-X700IP

  Sony's premium speaker dock features excellent sound and AirPlay compatibility.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by David Chan — on May 11, 2012

• Product Review: Hauppauge WinTV-DCR-2650

  Can your PC be both a TV and a DVR?

  Review in Sci/Tech — by ChadWSmith — on May 11, 2012