September 26, 2012 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Luck or Something Like It by Kenny Rogers

  At seventy-three years old, Kenny Rogers provides a thoughtful account of his career, family, friends, interests, and memories.

  Review in Books — by Joe Ross — on Sep 26, 2012

• Book Review: Superman: The High-Flying History of America's Most Enduring Hero by Larry Tye

  A well-researched account of a beloved character and the people who made him so.

  Review in Books — by ManOfLaBook.com — on Sep 26, 2012

• Manga Review: Ranma 1/2 Volume 27 by Rumiko Takahashi

  In this volume, Ranma ends up in hijinks that involve Kuno, Shampoo, Nabiki, and even sweet-natured Kasumi.

  Review in Books — by Lesley Aeschliman — on Sep 26, 2012

• Book Review: Pretty in Patchwork Holidays by John Q. Adams

  30+ seasonal patchwork quilting projects to piece, stitch, and love.

  Review in Books — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Sep 26, 2012

• Book Review: Creole Belle by James Lee Burke

  Dave and Clete ride again!

  Review in Books — by Lou Novacheck — on Sep 26, 2012

Video

• TV Review: Elementary Brings Sherlock to New York City

  A new Sherlock Holmes make his debut on CBS Thursday night with a female Watson in tow!

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Sep 26, 2012

• DVD Review: Born to Be Bad (Warner Archive)

  Standout performances by Robert Ryan and Mel Ferrer can't rescue this curiously tepid melodrama.

  Review in Video — by Pat Padua — on Sep 26, 2012

• Blu-ray Review: Eating Raoul (Criterion Collection)

  A murdering, swinging good time!

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 26, 2012

• Blu-ray Review: Bottle Rocket

  This quietly hilarious breakout for Wes Anderson remains his best.

  Review in Video — by Eric R Schiller — on Sep 26, 2012

• Blu-ray Review: What to Expect When You're Expecting

  Perhaps you should be expecting more of this than you are.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 26, 2012

• DVD Review: Strawberry Shortcake: Jammin With Cherry Jam

  Strawberry Shortcake: Jammin with Cherry Jam is a frothy musical DVD for girls with a positive message about friendship.

  Review in Video — by Rhetta Akamatsu — on Sep 26, 2012

• DVD Review: Eddie Izzard: Live at Madison Square Garden

  Eddie Izzard in top form in concert at Madison Square Garden.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Sep 26, 2012

• Interview: Once Upon a Time's Evil Queen Lana Parrilla

  One-on-one with Once Upon a Time's Evil Queen, actress Lana Parrilla

  Interview in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Sep 26, 2012

Sci/Tech

• iPhone App Review: Facebomb Now Available

  Facebomb uses face cloning technologies to clone faces within an image and copy to others for the perfect prank.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by James Noisewater — on Sep 26, 2012

• Inner City Roof Farming

  Roof Farming is a new way to create jobs and reduce food prices in the inner cities.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on Sep 26, 2012

• Salon Beauty Services and Precautions

  Salon beauty services require fully qualified professionals and there may be precautions.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on Sep 26, 2012

• Software Review – Imagination Studio 4 from Sony

  Do you want to create professional looking home videos?

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Sep 26, 2012

Music

• Music Review: The Keith Emerson Band - The Three Fates Project

  Keith Emerson and Marc Bonilla immerse their rock melodies in a full orchestra in The Three Fates Project.

  Review in Music — by Wesley Britton — on Sep 26, 2012

• Music Review: The Orb featuring Lee "Scratch" Perry - The Orbserver in the Star House

  This interesting collaboration between The Orb and Lee "Scratch" Perry gets a good but not great grade.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Sep 26, 2012

Tastes

• To Brew or Not to Brew

  Even the White House is making its own beer.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Randall Radic — on Sep 26, 2012

Culture

• Theater Review (Seattle): Memphis by David Bryan and Joe DiPietro

  The Tony winner for Best Musical returns to the 5th Avenue.

  Review in Culture — by Dusty Somers — on Sep 26, 2012

• Theatre Review (LA Area): I Love a Piano (an Irving Berlin Revue) at Plummer Auditorium in Fullerton

  A revue of Irving Berlin songs, beautifully done by 3D Theatricals.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Sep 26, 2012

Politics

• What Is: The Interbank Lending Market?

  Interbank lending is a key aspect of a modern financial system, but is the practice of banks borrowing every day with no collateral good for the economy?

  Opinion in Politics — by Alexander J Smith III — on Sep 26, 2012

• Not Your Father's Democratic Party

  Exploring the radicalism inherent in today's Democratic Party.

  Opinion in Politics — by The Obnoxious American — on Sep 26, 2012

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

  The failure of liberalism lies in its intricate connection to the affairs of the state: as the state goes, so goes liberalism.

  Opinion in Politics — by Roger Nowosielski — on Sep 26, 2012