May 17, 2012 Archive

Books

• Book Review: The English Monster: or, The Melancholy Transactions Of William Ablass by Lloyd Shepherd

  Two centuries, one of evil and one of goodness, are connected through the vestiges of slavery, English slavery.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on May 17, 2012

• Book Review: The 13th Target by Mark de Castrique

  The 13th Target is a fast-moving mystery that keeps the reader in suspense right to the end.

  Review in Books — by Irene Watson — on May 17, 2012

• Book Review: The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes: The Novels (Vol. 3) by Arthur Conan Doyle

  Annotations mean we'll never be clueless.

  Review in Books — by Deacon "Deke" Solomon — on May 17, 2012

• Audiobook Review: The Wolf Gift by Anne Rice, Ron McLarty (Reader)

  Anne Rice is back, but where does she turn for her next story line? It's werewolves... but not as we thought they were.

  Review in Books — by Colin Corlett — on May 17, 2012

• Book Review: The Take-Charge Patient: How You Can Get the Best Medical Care by Martine Ehrenclou, M.A.

  Martine Ehrenclou empowers patients to become proactive, well informed participants in their own care.

  Review in Books — by Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson — on May 17, 2012

• Book Review: The Art of SEO: Mastering Search Engine Optimization

  Hype-free, data-rich and loaded with insight, this is essential reading for anyone who needs a deep understanding of SEO.

  Review in Books — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on May 17, 2012

• Sharks, Dolphins, and Snails: What Type of Independent Author Are You?

  Fortunes rise and fall like the endless swell of waves.

  Opinion in Books — by John H. Byk — on May 17, 2012

• Book Review: Harlem Jazz Adventures: A European Baron’s Memoir 1934 -1969 by Baron Timme Rosenkrantz

  A lively and engaging look at the golden age of jazz.

  Review in Books — by John Taylor — on May 17, 2012

• Book Review: Tough Shit: Life Advice From A Fat Lazy Slob Who Did Good by Kevin Smith

  This recipe for happiness might not be right for everyone, but for those willing to follow a dream, it's perfect.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on May 17, 2012

• Book Review: The Demi-Monde: Winter by Rod Rees

  The Demi-Monde: Winter borrows heavily from established science fiction premises but never feels as derivative as it could.

  Review in Books — by RPGameX — on May 17, 2012

• Interview: James Ross, Author of Pabby's Score

  How did James Ross come up with the title for Pabby's Score?

  Interview in Books — by Tracee Gleichner — on May 17, 2012

• Manga Review: Rohan at the Louvre by Hirohiko Araki

  The fourth graphic novel commissioned by the Louvre takes a manga protagonist and plunks him into a dark museum fantasy.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on May 17, 2012

Video

• TV Review: Great Performances - Faust

  A sublime staging of a sublime opera.

  Review in Video — by Anastasia Klimchynskaya — on May 17, 2012

• DVD Review: Certified Copy (The Criterion Collection)

  Juliette Binoche and William Shimell in Tuscany

  Review in Video — by Jack Goodstein — on May 17, 2012

• DVD Review: Who Do You Think You Are? Season 2

  Who Do You Think You Are? is a wonderful and frequently touching reminder that all of our lives occur in interesting times.

  Review in Video — by xoxoxoe — on May 17, 2012

• Mad Men: Fantasy, Jealousy, Lies, Deception

  Don Finds His Mojo. Roger Goes Rogue. Pete's Fantasy Fizzles.

  Opinion in Video — by Hank Wasiak — on May 17, 2012

• DVD Review: The Avengers - Earth's Mightiest Heroes Volume 3 & 4

  The prior attempts at animating The Avengers are laughable compared to Disney’s new series.

  Review in Video — by RPGameX — on May 17, 2012

Culture

• Theatre Review (LA): Chicago - The Musical at the Pantages

  Chicago- The Musical returns to LA.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on May 17, 2012

• This Day in History in the Fight Against Global Hunger

  As President Obama is set to make a speech about today's global hunger crisis, it helps to look back on this day in history.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on May 17, 2012

• Theater Review (NYC): neat & tidy by Steven Carl McCasland

  A laudable effort from an ambitious young theater company that deserves credit and attention.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on May 17, 2012

Music

• Music Review: Lonesome River Band - Chronology Volume One

  Their current lineup provides an updated look back at some of their best songs from the 1980s.

  Review in Music — by Rhetta Akamatsu — on May 17, 2012

• Music Review: Silversun Pickups - Neck of the Woods

  SSPU may finally get recognized for having their own sound on their third record, but is it better or worse than previous efforts?

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on May 17, 2012

• Music Review: Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, Max Roach, Charles Mingus - The Quintet: Jazz At Massey Hall

  Five jazz titans performed together in a half empty hall back in 1953. The result was one of the legendary jazz concerts of all time.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 17, 2012

Sports

• Roger Clemens Perjury Trial: You Can't Make This Stuff Up

  Someone is lying and someone may be convicted, and the real truth may never be known, but a former Yankee could end up in prison.

  Opinion in Sports — by Victor Lana — on May 17, 2012

Tastes

• Book Review: The Essential Cancer Treatment Nutrition Guide & Cookbook

  Information that meets the specialized nutritional needs of individuals undergoing cancer treatment.

  Review in Tastes — by Irene Watson — on May 17, 2012

Gaming

• PlayStation 3 Review: Prototype 2

  If you liked the first game, you will probably love this one. If you’re looking for a mature Rampage, this is definitely the game for you.

  Review in Gaming — by RPGameX — on May 17, 2012

Politics

• A Bullet Wound Named “Solidarity”

  On July 22, 2011, Ina Libak was shot four times by a right wing extremist. She named her wounds after her core values.

  News in Politics — by Gunnar Helliesen — on May 17, 2012

• Hobbes and Locke Revisited: The Foundations of the Modern Liberal State, Part XIV

  Cooperative communities based on mutual aid and cooperation, have been around since the beginning of time, and they’ve been known to be successful. Hayek’s inattention to this fact speaks volumes.

  Opinion in Politics — by Roger Nowosielski — on May 17, 2012

Sci/Tech

• Software Review – Adobe Master Collection CS6 - Photoshop CS6 From Adobe Systems

  Best Adobe Photoshop version ever?

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on May 17, 2012