Junior's Reading And Viewing List: December 22 - 31, 2010

Last Update - February 20, 2011 at 6:36 PM EST

Junior's 'Reading And Viewing List' for December 22 through December 31, 2010 includes title links with snippets from items that hit the internet as December 2010 came to an end.

This list includes most of the usual topics: hockey (Washington Capitals), music and racing (Formula One).


December 31, 2010

Glenn Hughes Announces Tour
Posted by mdome at Classic Rock

...The bassist/vocalist, who’s just done two shows here with Black Country Communion, will play the following 11 shows in May:...

Bondra Goal Lifts Caps’ Alumni to 5-5 Tie
By Mike Vogel at Dump 'N Chase

Early this morning, the Caps and Pens alumni squared off in a spirited game of 40 minutes in length – two 20-minute halves. Fittingly, the contest concluded in a 5-5 tie after a few lead changes...


December 30, 2010

OFB TV: Inside the Winter Classic Alumni Game with Alan May
By pucksandbooks - Posted by The OFB Team at On Frozen Blog

Comcast Sportsnet’s Capitals analyst Alan May made his first appearance on OFB TV Wednesday while taking in the Capitals’ outdoor practice in Chevy Chase, Md. We wanted to try and go on the inside a bit of that other game in Pittsburgh New Years weekend — the showdown between alumni for the Caps and Pens. That game, which will be played at 9:30 a.m. New Years Eve, sold out about an hour after tickets went on sale...

Top quotes from HBO '24/7' episode three: Capitals vs. Penguins
By Lindsay Applebaum at Capitals Insider

...1) Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, finally getting in some f-bombs while arguing for a hooking call on John Carlson: "You gonna [bleepin'] call that? [Bleep] off! [Bleep] you! [Bleepin'] [bleep]. [Bleep]. [Bleepin'] [bleep]. Right in the [bleepin'] face? That's a [bleepin'] joke."...


December 29, 2010

Cheap Trick To Ring In New Year With 'Austin City Limits' Performance
Posted by Nightwatcher at Nightwatcher's House Of Rock

For its first episode of the New Year, the award-winning PBS television series Austin City Limits welcomes famed American rockers Cheap Trick to the Studio 6A stage for a new, hour-long episode. The performance, recorded March 18, 2010 marks the iconic band’s first appearance on the show, and it premieres on PBS stations nationwide on January 1, 2011...

Watch the full episode. See more Austin City Limits.

December 28, 2010

Clean and Green
By Joe Beninati - Capitals Play-by-Play
Posted at CSN - Washington, DC

For a couple of weeks now we have been hearing about how the Caps are trying to assemble the type of style and strategy that will serve them best by the time the playoffs roll around in April. A game like tonight gives us a glimpse of what it should look like...

Another 'Doctor Who' Season 6 Teaser Hits The 'Net
By Rick Marshall at MTV's Splash Page

...In the new BBC America teaser, The Doctor (Smith) and Amy Pond (Karen Gillan) have a great little back-and-forth about where they're headed in the new "Doctor Who" season against the backdrop of Monument Valley, Utah, where some of the season's episodes were shot...

Joe Walsh: New Solo Album
By mdome at Classic Rock

...As yet untitled, this will be the man’s first since Songs For A Dying Planet in 1992. Half of the new album has been produced by Walsh himself, with the rest being done with Jeff Lynne. This should be released in the spring...


December 27, 2010

Uriah Heep Begins Recording New Studio Album
Posted by Nightwatcher at Nightwatcher's House Of Rock

According to Blabbermouth.net, legendary progressive heavy rock veterans Uriah Heep have entered Liscombe Park Studios in Buckinghamshire, England to begin recording their next album of all-new material for a 2011 release...

'Doctor Who' Season 6 Trailer Arrives Online
By Rick Marshall at MTV's Splash Page

...The teaser trailer for the next season of "Doctor Who" has arrived online (courtesy of YouTube), and from the looks of things, Season 6 (or Season 32, depending on how you look at it) has The Doctor traveling to some new destinations in time and space with a few familiar faces popping up along the way. (River Song and The Ood, anyone?)...

Two dads
Posted at God Hates Protesters

This entry was posted in protest and tagged dads, jesus, two. Bookmark the permalink.

Black Country Communion interview
Posted at Home Of Metal

Glenn Hughes, known throughout the world as both Deep Purple and Black Sabbath vocalist, or more simply as the ‘Voice of Rock’ has recently returned with his lauded new band known as Black Country Communion. With a name like that, it was of no surprise Home of Metal’s collective ears pricked up and sought out the man himself for a chat...


December 26, 2010

Recap: Caps 3, Hurricanes 2
By Becca H at Japers' Rink

After a tremendously hyped game against Pittsburgh and two days off for the holiday, the fact that the Caps came out a bit sluggish early on is to be somewhat expected. That they shook off the Christmas fog and got down to playing the kind of hockey we like to see out of them was a little less so - although one would hope it would become more normal with each passing game...

'Doctor Who' Review: 'A Christmas Carol'
By Rick Marshall at MTV's Splash Page

...As any Whovian worth his TARDIS replica knows, it's always a fascinating adventure when The Doctor is tasked with saving Christmas. This time around, The Eleventh Doctor plays fast and loose with time travel in an attempt to make mean miser Kazran Sardick (Michael Gambon) a nicer guy — and make him amenable to freeing Amy and Rory's space cruiser from its impending, uncontrollable, and explosive date with the planet below...


December 25, 2010

Corner Gas - "Merry Gasmas" Part 1 (Season 3 / Episode 13)
Originally televised December 12, 2005 - Posted here for Christmas



Watch entire episode, in 3 parts, here.

December 24, 2010

Wow - That Was A Game Worth Watching ...
Penguins 3 - Capitals 2 (SO)
By Usually Frustrated Caps Fan at Mark's Musings

Well last night the red hot Pittsburgh Penguins came to DC to take on the rejuvenated Washington Capitals for their first of four regular season games this NHL Season. The game was well anticipated by fans of both teams, as just next week these two teams will meet outdoors in the NHL's Winter Classic, at Heinz Field, in Pittsburgh on New Year's Day...


December 23, 2010

Recap: Penguins 3, Caps 2 (SO)
By Becca H at Japers' Rink

It's always a bit of a letdown when a game like this has to be decided by a gimmick. When an evenly played, highly competitive match between two heated rivals is forced to end with what is essentially a skills competition...yeah, it's a little anticlimactic...

'Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol' Review
(The Spoiler-Free Early Edition!)
By Rick Marshall at MTV's Splash Page

..."Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol" officially premieres Saturday night, December 25 — but thanks to the good people at BBC America, your friendly neighborhood Splash Page editor was able to get an early look at the next big "Doctor Who" event. And let me put it this way, fellow Whovians: you will not be disappointed...

'The Avengers' To Shoot In 'Land Of Enchantment' New Mexico
By Rick Marshall at MTV's Splash Page

...In an official press release issued this week, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson announced plans to host production of Joss Whedon's "Avengers," with shooting scheduled to begin in April 2011...


December 22, 2010

Petrov confirmed at Renault until 2012
Posted at Formula1.com

Renault have announced they will retain Vitaly Petrov for the next two seasons. It means the Russian driver will again partner Robert Kubica in 2011...

Recap: Caps 5, Devils 1
By J.P. at Japers' Rink

With Eric Fehr definitely out of the lineup and Alexander Semin a "gametime decision" for the Caps on Tuesday night, to say nothing of the recent scoring struggles of the players who were going to pull on the red sweaters, one had to wonder from whence - or even if - the goal-scoring would come. The answer? The Caps would get all they needed... from Hershey...

Junior's Reading And Viewing List: December 11 - 21, 2010

Last Update - February 13, 2011 at 5:19 AM EST

Junior's December 11 through December 21, 2010 'Reading And Viewing List' includes title links with snippets from items that were published on the internet in the middle of December 2010.

This list includes the usual topics: films, hockey (Washington Capitals), music and racing (Formula One and WRC).


December 21, 2010

Exclusive Audio: Powerful New Elvis Costello Track
By Andy Greene at Rolling Stone

...The ever-prolific Elvis Costello releases at least one album a year these days, but even at that pace he still has plenty of material left over. Today he's releasing the four-track EP National Ransack, which is composed of outtakes from November's T-Bone Burnett produced disc National Ransom. Click below to hear "A Condemned Man" from the EP...

Uriah Heep Headline Butlin’s Event
Posted by mdome at Classic Rock

Uriah Heep are to headline the Great British Rock & Blues Festival next month.

This event happens at Butlin’s in Skegness from January 28-30. Also on the bill are...


December 20, 2010

Hendrix Biopic Killed By Request Of Hendrix Estate
Posted by Nightwatcher at Nightwatcher's House Of Rock

Gibson.com is reporting that a planned Jimi Hendrix biopic has been respectfully dropped at the request of Experience Hendrix, overseers of the Hendrix estate...

Ford enjoys positive test
Posted at WRC.com

...Drivers Mikko Hirvonen and Jari-Matti Latvala covered approximately 1250 kilometres in a development version of Ford’s all-new Fiesta RS World Rally Car during the test near Kall...


December 19, 2010

What a relief
By Joe Beninati - Capitals Play-by-Play
Posted at CSN - Washington, DC

The long losing streak is over, thank goodness! The game didn't start so well over the first 20 minutes at ScotiaBank Place. Ottawa got the jump on the Capitals with a strong showing right from the outset...

Alice Cooper : "I'm So Happy That The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Nomination Was For The Original Band"
Posted by Nightwatcher at Nightwatcher's House Of Rock

Rock AAA is reporting Alice Cooper says his original band have always been victims of the “misconception” they were more concerned with theatre than music – when the reverse was true. And their upcoming induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a good enough reason to reunite and play a series of major city shows...


December 18, 2010

Recap: Bruins 3, Caps 2
By J.P. at Japers' Rink

...Last Saturday night's loss to Colorado was seen by most as the best game the Caps had played during the streak - a step in the right direction. Then came Sunday night at Madison Square Garden. Wednesday night's Anaheim loss was better again. Then came Saturday night in Boston (which, after the first 20 minutes, looked pretty decent). But one step forward, one or two steps back isn't good enough. Atta boys for efforts don't erase eight losses in a row. Something has to change...

Japers' Rink Radio - Episode 32
Posted at Japers' Rink Radio

It's the holiday season, but there is a lack of Christmas cheer surrounding the Caps as the team continues to struggle and Coach Boudreau's job security is being questioned just as HBO's 24/7 premieres. Pepper and Russell will breakdown the week that was with Corey Masisak of CSN Washington.com and NHL.com...


December 17, 2010

Fan Club Vids
Posted at RedDwarf.co.uk

TORDFC interviews fan, edits, posts online.

As you know, Dimension Jump XVI is happening in April next year. And sure, maybe you've read the reddwarf.co.uk report of the last weekend - but what do attendees think of The Best Weekend Ever? (Hmm, we might have given the answer away there.)

Well, The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club's cameras were collecting opinions during 2009's Dimension Jump and the two videos are presented below. Haven't booked yet? You can do it right here.

Learn more and join the Fan Club on their website.


December 16, 2010

'Doctor Who' Roundup: Amy Pond Undressed, 'The Mazes Of Time' Game, And A Dalek Christmas!
By Rick Marshall at MTV's Splash Page

...Finally, a pair of holiday-themed television spots from BBC One have found their way to the 'net that "Doctor Who" fans will certainly want to check out. The two spots would appear to answer an important question no one's asking: How do the Daleks spend the holidays?...

*Dan, Jr. / Junior's Eyes Note: Awkward photos of Gillan
are just bizarre.


Dehumanizer Deluxe Edition Announced
By Joe Siegler at Black Sabbath Online

...Coming in February is the next in the "Deluxe Edition" remaster series by Universal/Sanctuary. This one is Dehumanizer. Below is a press release I was just sent today about the release. I haven't yet received the cover art, but if it goes by the rest of the series, it will be the cover art we know with the "Deluxe Edition" white band on it...

Matt Bradley, Always the Gentleman (Sorta)
By Elisabeth Meinecke at On Frozen Blog

...It’s a testament to a player’s desire to make it in the NHL that Bradley altered his game from a guy who didn’t have to fight to become a give-it-all-you-got fourth-liner who scores points with fans by jumping to his teammates’ defense (case in point: last year’s classic duel with Steve Downie, where Bradley stepped in for Alex Ovechkin)...

HBO's 24/7 Capitals/Penguins: Road to the Winter Classic a Hit with Hockey Fans
By Hockey Mom at Musings Of A Hockey Mom

I always wonder what Gabby says in between periods in the locker room, especially when the boys aren't performing up to snuff. Well, sports fans got the real deal last night as they witnessed several of Boudreau's frustrated rants with an f-bomb inserted about every other word. Yep, hide yo wife, hide yo husband and definitely hide yo kids as Gabby's cussing everybody out up in here!...

A ONE-point night -- Game 33: Ducks 2 - Caps 1 (OT)
By The Peerless at The Peerless Prognosticator

And so it was tonight as the Caps did just about everything you could ask of a team reeling with six straight losses. Everything but find a way for pucks to hit iron and go in instead of out...


December 15, 2010

More 'Doctor Who' Christmas Special Clips And Cast Interviews!
By Rick Marshall at MTV's Splash Page

...The two segments include a great little interview with "Doctor Who" star Matt Smith about the special (featuring some brand new scenes from the episode) and his time as The Doctor, as well as a fun little preview of the special with comments from Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill and the rest of the cast...

WRC.com Personality of the Year nominees: Sebastien Ogier
Posted at WRC.com

It's a sign of just what an impact Sebastien Ogier made on the sport that he sparked the only serious bidding war of the season, with both Ford and Citroen vying for the young Frenchman’s services in 2011...

Guanajuato to host Rally Mexico street stage
Posted at WRC.com

Rally Guanajuato Mexico, round two of next year's World Rally Championship, will get underway with a special stage through the streets of Guanajuato City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site...


December 14, 2010

Rink Roundtable: Bruce Boudreau's Job Security
Posted by David Getz at Japers' Rink

With an unimpressive playoff record to his credit and at the helm of a team with a "Cup or bust" approach, Bruce Boudreau wasn't going to have a whole lot of margin for error in the 2010-11 season, and now that the Capitals have hit a rough patch questions about his job security are starting to be asked - even to Boudreau himself. We know where Gabby stands on the issue, but we also thought we'd take a deeper look at a potential Capitals coaching change...

Adjustable rear wings among confirmed 2011 changes
Posted at Formula1.com

Under new moveable bodywork regulations for next season, drivers will be able to adjust their car's rear wing from the cockpit. The change is one of a number of revisions confirmed by the FIA in the newly-published 2011 regulations, following last week's World Motor Sport Council meeting...

WRC.com Personality of the Year nominees: Kimi Raikkonen
Posted at WRC.com

The higher you fly, the further you can fall. And throughout the 2010 World Rally Championship season, the 2007 Formula One champion Kimi Raikkonen did something remarkable: putting his hard-earned reputation on the line to start again as a beginner and take on the best drivers in the world, despite...

Craig Goldy Starts New Band
By mdome at Classic Rock

Former Dio guitarist Craig Goldy has told Classic Rock that he’s put together a new band, with what he describes as “having the Holy Shit factor”...

...“The idea is to put the rock star back into everyone’s lives,” explains Goldy, who’s currently working with Budgie. “So, you’ve got four people who look great, are amazing at their craft and the music pierces your soul. And they’re all good people. I think people miss that sort of thing.”...


December 13, 2010

Loeb: 2010 my most consistent season in the WRC
Posted at WRC.com

Sebastien Loeb received his trophy for winning the 2010 World Rally Championship crown at the annual FIA Gala in Monaco on Friday evening and said he has never performed as consistently as he did this season...

WRC.com Personality of the Year nominees: Ken Block
Posted at WRC.com

Sebastien Loeb scored 276 points as he swept to his seventh world title in 2010. Ken Block managed just two. But the American’s impact on the World Rally Championship was much more significant than that...

Memorial Bettega triumph for ace Ogier
Posted at WRC.com

Sebastien Ogier made up for the disappointment of losing out on a top three finish in the final World Rally Championship standings by winning the Findomestic Memorial Bettega rally sprint in Italy on Sunday...

Mikko Hirvonen's travelogue: Not the classic jet-set experience
Posted at WRC.com

Let's be honest, the life of a works team WRC driver seems like a pretty good one. What's not to love about earning a living driving rally cars and travelling the world in a whirl of VIP hospitality and first class cabins?...


December 12, 2010

Fairytale Of New York
Posted by Jeff Hickmott at The World of Jeff!

I've got a feeling this year's for me and you.


Recap: Rangers 7, Caps 0
By Becca H at Japers' Rink

It's hard to define "rock bottom" until you see what comes after it, because until it gets better there's no frame of reference. Still, losing a sixth straight game in such an embarrassing fashion has to be seen as something of a rock bottom point for this team - this team that is expected to do so much, this team that has all the talent in the world, not only failing to score but giving up a seven-spot to the Rangers...


December 11, 2010

Hope - I Have Hope - Despite The Final Score Tonight
By Usually Frustrated Caps Fan at Mark's Musings

So it was a "No Point Night" tonight for the Capitals at Verizon Center. They lost 3-2 in regulation to the Colorado Avalanche. Sure at the end of the season, whenever that occurs this coming spring we aren't likely to remember much about tonight's game. However, it was a good game. The Capitals fought hard - ALL 60 MINUTES...

Girlschool Re-Record Classic Album
Posted by mdome at Classic Rock

Girlschool are currently recording a new version of their second album, Hit And Run...

New York Dolls Ready 2011 Album
Posted by mdome at Classic Rock

...It’s titled Dancing Backwards In High Heels, and was recorded in Newcastle with producer Jason Hill...

Trophy time for Vettel and Red Bull
Posted at Formula1.com

Monaco was the venue for this year's FIA Prize Giving Gala on Friday, where FIA President Jean Todt presented Sebastian Vettel, the youngest-ever Formula One world champion with the driver's trophy...