July 2, 2012 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Brigham Young: American Moses by Leonard J. Arrington

  Vintage reprint of Leonard J. Arrington's landmark biography of Brigham Young.

  Review in Books — by Greg Barbrick — on Jul 02, 2012

• Book Review: Breathing Blue: Giving My Life to Spirit and Spirit to My Life by Kathleen O’Dwyer

  Following an unconventional path takes courage, yet Kathy soon finds it is necessary to bring about intense transformation.

  Review in Books — by Vicki Liston — on Jul 02, 2012

• Book Review: With Liberty and Justice for Some: How the Law Is Used to Destroy Equality and Protect the Powerful by Glenn Greenwald

  Author argues that equality under the law has become little more than a platitude in America.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Jul 02, 2012

• Book Review: Realm of the Pharaohs by Zahi Hawass

  In Realm of the Pharaohs, Dr. Zahi Hawass explains the life and culture of ancient Egypt.

  Review in Books — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on Jul 02, 2012

• Interview: Jeff Abbott, Author of The Last Minute

  Jeff Abbott talks about writing another thriller that takes the reader by the seat of the pants and doesn't let go

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Jul 02, 2012

• Book Review: Choices: A Novel by Martha Kennerson

  Choices is a novel about irrevocable love, unbridled passion, devastating loss, a horrific act of violence, and survival.

  Review in Books — by Paige Lovitt — on Jul 02, 2012

• Book Review: Flesh by Khanh Ha

  On his quest, a teenage boy becomes an indentured servant, meets a girl and learn more about the father he hardly knew.

  Review in Books — by ManOfLaBook.com — on Jul 02, 2012

Music

• Music Review: John Surman - Saltash Bells

  This is a wildly evocative set from John Surman.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Jul 02, 2012

• Music Review: The Bacon Brothers - Philadelphia Road - The Best of The Bacon Brothers

  Philadelphia Road is a competent collection of country/folk/rock tunes by The Bacon Brothers that flows but seldom rocks.

  Review in Music — by Rhetta Akamatsu — on Jul 02, 2012

• Music Review: Jon Dee Graham - Garage Sale

  Jon Dee Graham invites you to his latest musical garage sale.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jul 02, 2012

• Music Review: Jane’s Addiction - Nothing’s Shocking [Audio Fidelity 24K Gold Remaster]

  A terrific sounding, limited edition reissue of the 1988 classic.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Jul 02, 2012

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Mirror, Mirror (2012)

  Tarsem Singh returns to the big screen with this update on Snow White.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jul 02, 2012

• Blu-ray Review: Wrath of the Titans (2012)

  The titans are back, and they're clashier than ever!

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jul 02, 2012

Culture

• How to Get Free Stuff on Your Next Cruise Vacation

  There are many things that you can receive for free on your next cruise if you know where to look.

  Opinion in Culture — by Erin Everhart — on Jul 02, 2012

• Why Do Students Cheat? Look in the Mirror

  Cheating is rampant today and most educators know it, and students will admit to it in private and off the record.

  Opinion in Culture — by Victor Lana — on Jul 02, 2012

Politics

• With Unlimited Taxing Authority, Who Needs the Commerce Clause?

  The Supreme Court surprised most observers by upholding Obamacare based on Congressional taxing authority. The implications are far worse than Obamacare itself.

  Opinion in Politics — by Sidney and Riley — on Jul 02, 2012

• Is There a Culture of Rape Within the Military?

  While those who commit such crimes must be prosecuted, it's time we laid the blame where it squarely belongs: on our civilian leadership.

  Opinion in Politics — by Glenn Contrarian — on Jul 02, 2012