May 24, 2012 Archive

Books

• Book Review: The Pyramids and the Pentagon: The Government's Top Secret Pursuit of Mystical Relics by Nick Redfern

  The Pyramids and The Pentagon is a fascinating book which discusses ancient monuments, the face of Mars and lost civilizations.

  Review in Books — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on May 24, 2012

• Book Review: Dying Echo: A Grim Reaper Mystery by Judy Clemens

  What did she know and most importantly, who were the three people she spoke of when Death carried her away?

  Review in Books — by Leslie Granier — on May 24, 2012

• Book Review: Collision of Lies: A Novel by John J. LeBeau

  A vicious murder at sea begins a series of deadly events stretching from Europe to the Middle East and Africa.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Hass — on May 24, 2012

• Book Review: Unintended Lies by Linda Kendall McLendon

  Lies, secrets, and romance make for a true page-turner.

  Review in Books — by Tyler Tichelaar — on May 24, 2012

• Book Review: Home in Time for Dinner: A Novel by Kathryn Ellis

  A vivid account of a boy discovering his life and creating a new one for himself.

  Review in Books — by Leslie Granier — on May 24, 2012

• Book Review: Lady, Go Die! by Mickey Spillane and Max Allan Collins

  A posthumous "sequel" to Spillane's debut detective novel takes our hardboiled hero out of the city.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on May 24, 2012

• Book Review: Flight Emergency by Reya Kempley

  Can Role playing help take the risk out of flying?

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on May 24, 2012

• Book Review: A Sense of Direction: Pilgrimage for the Restless and the Hopeful by Gideon Lewis-Kraus

  A Sense of Direction is less about the scenic road and more about the internal journey towards self discovery.

  Review in Books — by ManOfLaBook.com — on May 24, 2012

Music

• Music Review: Jerry Reed - The Unbelievable Voice and Guitar of Jerry Reed/Nashville Underground

  The Unbelievable Guitar and Voice of Jerry Reed Nashville Underground is a treasure for fans of roots and country music.

  Review in Music — by Rhetta Akamatsu — on May 24, 2012

• Interview: Kris Allen Discusses the Making of Thank You Camellia

  “I want people to like play it in their cars, roll the windows down, and just sing with it.” -Kris Allen on new record, Thank You Camellia.

  Interview in Music — by Kirsten Coachman — on May 24, 2012

• Music Review: Bitwise - Better Luck Next Time

  Bitwise's excellent debut record is a pastiche of all things donwtempo.

  Review in Music — by Scott Deitche — on May 24, 2012

• Music Reviews: The Murder of My Sweet, Diablo Swing Orchestra, Winter in Eden, Teodor Tuff, Spider Rockets, Great White, Wig Wam

  The usual mix of heavy and hard rock, with lashings of catchiness.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on May 24, 2012

• Music Review: Paul and Linda McCartney - RAM [Remastered]

  The remastered 1971 album is a welcome new edition of an imaginative Paul McCartney classic.

  Review in Music — by Wesley Britton — on May 24, 2012

• Music Review: Small Faces - From The Beginning

  The Small Faces second album, From The Beginning, returns as a two-CD, 35 track deluxe edition.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 24, 2012

Culture

• Theatre Review (LA): A Little Night Music by Sondheim and Wheeler at East West Players.

  East West Players disappoints with an awkwardly conceived staging.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on May 24, 2012

• The Coupon Economy: Reprogramming Your Consumer Habits

  In an age of reduced incomes and work hours, people are almost bound to become fixated on reduced prices.

  News in Culture — by ThomasDoane — on May 24, 2012

Video

• Mad Men: Lane Rolls the Dice and Don Rolls Up His Sleeves

  Lane's Big Gamble. Harry's Krishna. Don's Reawakening.

  Opinion in Video — by Hank Wasiak — on May 24, 2012

Politics

• Student Loan Bankruptcies and the Imperative for More Affordable College Tuition

  Debt relief and a reduction in the high cost of student loans are on the horizon.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on May 24, 2012

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

  The market is for Hayek the underlying mechanism, the venue, the invisible hand which miraculously transforms all the unenlightened and shortsighted individual decisions for the good of all.

  Opinion in Politics — by Roger Nowosielski — on May 24, 2012

Sci/Tech

• Product Review – Guitar Rig 5 Kontrol From Native Instruments

  Do you want pristine sound, extremely low latency, and streamline design in a guitar based audio interface?

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on May 24, 2012

Tastes

• Book Review: 150 Best Gluten-Free Muffin Recipes by Camilla V. Saulsbury

  Whatever the reason for going gluten-free, these muffins are hands-down delicious and so easy to prepare.

  Review in Tastes — by Irene Watson — on May 24, 2012