September 12, 2012 Archive

Books

• Graphic Novel Review: Whore by Jeffrey Kaufman and Marco Turini

  A cynical and violent graphic novel pits a downsized CIA assassin against a variety of thuggish types.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Sep 12, 2012

• Interview: Cerece Rennie Murphy, Author of Order of the Seers

  Find out more about Cerece Rennie Murphy, author of Order of the Seers

  Interview in Books — by Tracee Gleichner — on Sep 12, 2012

• Book Review: Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Download The Weird, Compiled by Geoff Tibballs

  Ripley's Believe It has a collection of fantastic feats and bizarre pictures.

  Review in Books — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on Sep 12, 2012

• Interview: Joe Niehaus, Author of Shadow in the Reflection

  "I have met a lot of talented writers who gave up and we are all the poorer because of it. There are so many methods to get published now..."

  Interview in Books — by Tracee Gleichner — on Sep 12, 2012

• Interview: Helen Smith, Author of The Miracle Inspector

  Meet a brilliant author who has traveled the world and creates unforgettable stories for all!

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Sep 12, 2012

• Book Series Review: Jazz Standards for Students: Books One-Three by Alfred Publishing

  Jazz Standards: Book One-Three offers jazz standards for late elementary through intermediate keyboard students and teachers.

  Review in Books — by Rhetta Akamatsu — on Sep 12, 2012

• Book Review: Hammered: Heavy Tales from the Hard-Rock Highway by Kirk Blows

  Hammered is an often lewd, crude, but fascinating account of journalist Kurt Blow's encounters with heavy metal musicians and others.

  Review in Books — by Rhetta Akamatsu — on Sep 12, 2012

• Book Review: Don’t Be A Foolish Virgin!: Confessions of a Foolish Virgin by Sharon D. Watts

  A great resource for people of all ages who are seeking to improve their relationships with God.

  Review in Books — by Paige Lovitt — on Sep 12, 2012

• Book Review: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain

  Why introverts and their traits should not be ignored.

  Review in Books — by dineshnair — on Sep 12, 2012

• Interview: J.E. Hall, Author of Angie of the Garden

  Find out more about J.E. Hall, author of Angie of the Garden.

  Interview in Books — by Tracee Gleichner — on Sep 12, 2012

• Book Review: Calling All Canines…And Their Owners by Sheri Venza

  Venza's book tackles such subjects as new puppies, jumping, toys, crates, aggression, and socialization.

  Review in Books — by Vicki Liston — on Sep 12, 2012

• Book Review: The Dresden Files Series by Jim Butcher

  The Dresden Files combines the detective genre with urban fantasy for a thrill ride that shows no signs of stopping.

  Review in Books — by D. Gabrielle Jensen — on Sep 12, 2012

• Book Review: Artful Halloween: 31 Frightfully Elegant Projects by Susan Wasinger

  These projects have a sophisticated feel, great for people who want to decorate for Halloween but not strictly for children.

  Review in Books — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Sep 12, 2012

Video

• DVD Review: Starship Troopers: Invasion

  More of a glorified video game than an actual movie.

  Review in Video — by Chad Michael Van Alstin — on Sep 12, 2012

• DVD Review: Terra Nova The Complete Series

  Terra Nova, which looks great, but is poorly written, gets DVD treatment with plenty of features, but no high definition.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Sep 12, 2012

• DVD Review: '50s TV Classics

  A three-DVD treasure of classic television.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Sep 12, 2012

• DVD Review: Fidel

  Powerful 1969 documentary of Fidel Castro.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Sep 12, 2012

• The X Factor's Simon Cowell Talks Britney, Demi, and Going Head-to-Head With The Voice

  Find out why The X Factor's Simon Cowell called NBC's The Voice "mean-spirited."

  Interview in Video — by Kirsten Coachman — on Sep 12, 2012

Music

• Music Review: Various Artists - Songs For Desert Refugees

  A great cross section of music representing the Kel Tamasheq (Tuareg) people of the Northern Sahara.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 12, 2012

• Music Review: Ted Hefko and the Thousandaires - If I Walked on Water

  If I Walked on Water welds witty lyrics to a jazz base.

  Review in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on Sep 12, 2012

• Music Review: Steve Forbert - Over With You

  Singer/songwriter Steve Forbert returns with this first new studio album in three years.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Sep 12, 2012

• Music Reviews: Angra, Elvenking, Ensiferum, Korpiklaani, Fatal Force, and Unchained

  Folk, power and heavy metal are for the listening this week.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Sep 12, 2012

Politics

• Romney Angered by Muslim Sensitivities

  The article includes a description of the video that provoked Muslim rioting, and politican's response to that rioting.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Lake — on Sep 12, 2012

Gaming

• PC/Mac Game Review: The Walking Dead - Episode 3: "Long Road Ahead"

  How a Telltale's character-driven zombie game competes with its action-based predecessors

  Review in Gaming — by SLee — on Sep 12, 2012

Tastes

• Book Review: The Mediterranean Slow Cooker Cookbook by Diane Phillips

  Mediterranean flavors are among my favorites so I know I will be making more dishes from this cookbook.

  Review in Tastes — by Irene Watson — on Sep 12, 2012

• Book Review: Seriously Simple Parties: Recipes, Menu & Advice for Effortless Entertaining by Diane Rossen Worthington

  The recipes cover beverages, appetizers, soups/salads, light entrees, seafood/meat/poultry entrees, side dishes, and desserts/sweets.

  Review in Tastes — by Irene Watson — on Sep 12, 2012