Category: Reviews

Book Review – Birds Without Wings by Louis de Bernieres »

Tweet “Where does it all begin? History has no beginnings, for everything that happens becomes the cause or pretext for what occurs afterwards, and this chain of cause and pretext stretches back to the palaeolithic age, when the first Cain of one tribe murdered the first Abel of another. All war is fratricide, and there [...]

New site for kids – Online-Kidz.com »

TweetI’m helping develop a new website for kids, called Online-Kidz.com .  I’m really excited about this project.  We have a few videos and advice columns up.  It will soon include more of these, plus games, recipes for kids, music, and more.  Plus, we want to have drawings, photos, videos, poems, stories, etc. submitted by children.  [...]

Pancakes II: Pancakes for your face »

Tweet 5th of February 2008 is pancake day – make sure to celebrate it by cooking up a batch of pancakes, and trying some new toppings. Visit http://www.welovepancakes.com for recipe ideas and a brief history on how pancakes came to be so popular These ARE pancakes – pancakes are different things in different countries. These [...]

What are some good books to read to get ready for high school freshmen year? »

TweetHi, I am trying to read some books that are important and good during the summer. Please give me the titles and authors of book that will help me a lot (in English and other subjects) throughout high school. (not just for entertainment) But not so hard book. (book level 5.0-7.0) Thank you.

What books do you recommend for increasing financial intelligence? »

TweetI’ve just read Rich Dad Poor Dad and Rich Dads Cashflow Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki. In these books Robert talks about the importance of financial intelligence. Which books do you recommmend which can help me increase my financial inteligence as prescribed by R. Kiyosaki. I’m not really good with numbers so a book thats aimed [...]

Doubt Official Movie Trailer 2008 »

Tweet Doubt Official Movie Trailer 2008 – I can’t wait to see this one. I really like Meryl Streep, and she seems great in this role.  It appears to be about a school/church at the turn of the century, and the headmistress who is unable to accept change, volleying against a priest who is all [...]

What is the future of books? What would a bookless future hold for generations to come? »

TweetWith advances in technology, electronic books and audio books are gaining popularity. But these do not offer the ‘feel’ of curling up with a good book. They also limit the audience to only those that have acess to a computer/internet. Can traditional books and the world of computer text live in harmony and coincide with [...]

Wolverine Movie Trailer 2009 (X-Men Origins) in HD »

Tweet OFFICIAL X-Men Origins Wolverine OFFICAL Trailer HD Hugh Jackman reprises the role that made him a superstar as the fierce fighting machine who possesses amazing healing powers, retractable claws and a primal fury. Leading up to the events of X-Men, X-Men Origins: Wolverine tells the story of Wolverines epically violent and romantic past, his [...]

The Red Tent by Anita Diamant »

TweetI was drawn first to this book by its beautiful cover illustration.   It’s in the style of  a classical oil painting, and shows a woman in a Biblical landscape who is obviously suffering from a great tragedy.  I looked at the description, and found that it was about Dinah, a woman who is barely mentioned [...]

Jamendo – Free, Legal Music Downloads for Your Ipod or Computer »

TweetJamendo.com I have found a nifty little site called Jamendo.  It has one of my favorite things.  Music.  That’s free, downloadable music from independent artists.  So that’s like three favorite things together.  And it’s completely legal.  So unlike Kazaa, Limewire, etc.  you don’t have to worry about the copyright police knocking down your door and [...]

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