Soundcheck from WNYC
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WNYC, New York Public Radio, brings you Soundcheck, the arts and culture program hosted by John...
The Bourne Supremacy (2004)
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They should have left him alone. Academy Award® winner Matt Damon is back as expert assassin Jason...
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated After the Rain (The Destination Love) in Books
Sep 6, 2019
I didn't enjoy it as much as [b:Love to Hate You|38089447|Love to Hate You|Jo Watson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1524974137s/38089447.jpg|59758616] but it was still a pretty cute romantic comedy. I loved how the chemistry between the two very different characters made them determined to overcome those difference and how they're feelings developed.
I also loved the journey through rural Africa and back into urban cities.
I'm looking forward to reading some more books by the author.
Resilient Cities: Overcoming Fossil-Fuel Dependence
Timothy Beatley, Peter Newman and Heather Boyer
Book
What does it mean to be a resilient city in the age of a changing climate and growing inequity? As...
Speaking Memory: How Translation Shapes City Life
Book
Speaking Memory evokes the complex "language-scapes" that form at the crossroads of culture and...
Creating Regenerative Cities
Book
Large, modern cities have effectively declared their independence from nature. But while they take...
Overall: <b>3.5 stars</b>
<i>A Tangled Web</i> by Mercedes Lackey (Light Fantasy)
A retelling of the Greek myth pertaining to Persephone and Hades, with some added Norse mythology. A cute story, if a little thin on actual plot. I'll probably forget it by next week.
<i>2.5 stars/5</i>
<i>Cast in Moonlight</i> by Michelle Sagara (Fantasy/Urban Fantasy hybrid)
Fascinating mythology and world-building, intriguing characters and races. If I hadn't already been interested in reading the Chronicles of Elantra series, this would have done it. Pretty much a perfect story that stands alone quite well.
<i>5 stars</i>
<i>Retribution</i> by Cameron Haley (Urban Fantasy)
A solid short story dealing with a sorcerer and enforcer for a mob boss. Has some interesting ideas and is a promising beginning to a new series. While it does have cursing, it feels authentic and fits the scenes and characters. This is definitely not a story for the faint of heart.
<i>3 stars</i>
Bong Mines Entertainment (15 KP) rated Secret by Alli Fitz in Music
Jun 18, 2019
“Last night you called me to get it off your mind. ‘Cause we both know that her love ain’t quite like mine. Sooner or later you’ll be back for more and I’ll be waiting just like every time before.” – lyrics
‘Secret’ tells an interesting tale of a young woman who desires to be with a guy who is in a romantic relationship with another woman.
Apparently, he’s confused, therefore, his lover, the woman, reveals to him that she’s a better fit for him than his current girlfriend.
Later, she urges him to let go of his girlfriend so they can be together as a couple. But in the meantime, she promises to keep what they got going on a secret.
‘Secret’ contains a relatable storyline, ear-welcoming vocals, and lush instrumentation flavored with an urban-pop aroma.
“This song describes the mood and feelings you get when you’re trying to convince that special someone that you’re better than the person they’re currently with. We’ve all been there.” – Alli Fitz
https://www.bongminesentertainment.com/alli-fitz-secret/
Karachi: The Land Issue
Arif Hasan, Noman Ahmed, Mansoor Raza and Saeed Uddin Ahmed
Book
Karachi is one of the fastest growing cities in the world. It is Pakistan's only port and the major...