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...

Junior's Reading And Viewing List: December 1 - 10, 2010

Last Update - January 31, 2011 at 12:35 AM EST

Junior's December 1 through December 10, 2010 'Reading And Viewing List' includes title links with snippets from items that hit the internet at the beginning of December 2010.

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


December 10, 2010

Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Joe Bonamassa To Auction Guitar Gear
To Benefit Crossroads Centre
Posted by Nightwatcher at Nightwatcher's House Of Rock

According to Spinner.com, a number of guitars, amps and speaker cabinets owned by Eric Clapton are to go under the hammer next year as the legendary guitarist attempts to raise money for his Crossroads Centre -- a rehab clinic based in Antigua...

The 'Thor' Trailer Has Arrived!
By Josh Wigler at MTV's Splash Page

...Marvel Studios and Paramount have unveiled the highly anticipated trailer for "Thor," director Kenneth Branagh's adaptation of the classic Marvel Comics hero — and needless to say, it looks like Marvel has captured lightning in a bottle once again...


FIA confirms 2011 regulations, team orders allowed
Posted at Formula1.com

...Among the major revisions for next season are the removal of the ban on team orders, the introduction of driver-adjustable rear wings, the effective outlawing of double diffusers, and a requirement for gearboxes to last five rather than four Grand Prix weekends...

Personality of the Year nominees: Jari-Matti Latvala
Posted at WRC.com

...The Finn was one of the revelations of 2010 in his factory Focus RS WRC. Once considered too crash happy to cut it in rallying’s highest echelon, Latvala was finally able to blend consistency with his undoubted blinding pace...


December 9, 2010

Recap: Panthers 3, Caps 0
By David Getz at Japers' Rink

A strong start without any results on the scoreboard. A hot goalie. A confused powerplay. A failure to adapt. A night of frustration. The result? Not only a Washington loss, but a reminder that, even more than six months later, the wounds from last season's playoff exit can still be opened up rather easily...

'Doctor Who' Christmas Special Gets A DVD Release Date
& Photo Shoot!
By Rick Marshall at MTV's Splash Page

Matt Smith and Karen Gillan return as the Doctor and his companion alongside special guest stars Michael Gambon (Harry Potter, The King's Speech) and opera diva Katherine Jenkins, for a Dickens-inspired odyssey.

Bonus content on the DVD and Blu-ray includes the behind-the-scenes feature Doctor Who Confidential and the live concert, Doctor Who at the Proms 2010...

Nico Hulkenberg Q&A: Force India my best shot
Posted at Formula1.com

...as Felipe Massa's manager Nicolas Todt recently warned, tough economic times mean talent alone is not necessarily enough. You need funding too. After losing his seat at Williams, could one of 2010's brightest hopes, Nico Hulkenberg, be left out in the cold?...

Jordan Rally reveals Power Stage plan
Posted at WRC.com

The Jordan Rally, which forms the fourth round of next year's World Rally Championship, has become one of the first events on the WRC calendar to announce outline details of its Power Stage, which will award bonus points to drivers and, as often as possible, be shown live on television...

Personality of the year nominees: Petter Solberg
Posted at WRC.com

Today it is the turn of Petter Solberg who produced several giant-killing performances as he established himself back among the WRC’s finest...


December 8, 2010

Listen To The Latest Classic Rock Podcast
By gbarton at Classic Rock

...Geoff Barton, Malcolm Dome and Kylie Olsson discuss the best (and worst) of 2010, reminisce about the recent Classic Rock Awards, talk about Rush getting coverage in The Sun...

Have a listen here!

Wilson backs Hirvonen to find missing fifth gear
Posted at WRC.com

...Wilson has played a pivotal role in guiding Hirvonen to his 12 WRC career victories and has vowed to help the 30-year-old from Jyvaskyla return to the top step of the podium, starting on the season-opening Rally Sweden from February 10-13...


Motorhead Post New Video
By mdome at Classic Rock

You can find it by clicking here.

Get Back In Line is from the band’s new album The World Is Yours, which is due out on December 14...


December 7, 2010

Allman Brothers Band To Re Release Classic 1971 Live Show
In January
Posted by Nightwatcher at Nightwatcher's House Of Rock

A classic archival 1971 Allman Brothers double live album is to be re released on January 18, 2011...

British Heavy Metal Legends Judas Priest To Call It A Day;
Announce Farewell Tour
Posted by Nightwatcher at Nightwatcher's House Of Rock

Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles are reporting that after storming the world for nearly 40 years and taking their very special brand of heavy metal to all four corners of the planet, Judas Priest -one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time, have announced this will be their final world tour...


December 6, 2010

Caps Fall to Leafs in 5-4 Shoot Out Loss
By Hockey Mom at Musings Of A Hockey Mom

...The Caps skated into the Phone Booth tonight looking to put the brakes on a losing skid of late by defeating the struggling Maple Leafs in front of the home crowd...

Webber ended season with fractured shoulder
Posted at Formula1.com

Red Bull's Mark Webber drove the last four rounds of the 2010 season with a fractured shoulder, the Australian driver has revealed...

F1 stars take on snowmobile challenge
Posted at Formula1.com

Some say the Swatch Snow Mobile event is like Formula One on snow. It certainly seemed like it at the weekend, as a host of 2010 F1 drivers took part in this winter's opening showdown in Saalbach Hintergle...

Meeke keen on Sordo joining MINI
Posted at WRC.com

...Although Sordo’s plans for 2011 have yet to be finalised, MINI is one of the 27-year-old’s main options after his contract with the factory Citroen team expired...

Rush To Film Cleveland Show
By mdome at Classic Rock

...The gig happens at the Quicken Loans Arena in the city on April 15. Why Cleveland? Because it was the first city in America to give the band any radio air play...

Brian Johnson Performs In Irish Pub
By mdome at Classic Rock

...Jonner joined the Greg Billings Band at The Irish Rover Pub in Saratosa...

*Dan, Jr. / Junior's Eyes Note: Here is one of the videos linked to within the story - "Rock And Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution".

December 5, 2010

Photos: Caps skate at the Sculpture Garden
By Washington Post sports editors at Capitals Insider

...Check out the photo gallery here.

Bonus Track Of The Day: Triumph
By mdome at Classic Rock

...Now you can download the song Never Say Never for free right here. Just right click on the link...

Caps’ 3-1 Loss Disappointing, But Boudreau’s
Press Conference Isn’t
By Elisabeth Meinecke at On Frozen Blog

The three most interesting minutes of hockey at the Verizon Center last night didn’t happen on the ice– it came when Capitals head coach Bruce Boudreau was analyzing his team’s 3-1 loss to Atlanta during his post-game presser...


December 4, 2010

Statistical analysis: Which Alex is more talented at scoring goals?
By Neil Greenberg at Capitals Insider

There is no debate that both Alex Ovechkin (named the best player by his peers three out of his five full seasons in the league, including the last two) and Alexander Semin (on pace for a career-high 55 goals this season)...


December 3, 2010

Ozzy Health Book Next Year
By mdome at Classic Rock

There’s a new Ozzy book on the way. It’s to be called Ask Dr. Ozzy, and is based around his regular health advice column for the Sunday Times...

Rainbow Re-Release Down To Earth
By mdome at Classic Rock

Rainbow are to have their 1979 album Down To Earth reissued in an expanded, deluxe edition on January 24...

FIA publishes 2011 entry list - updated
Posted at Formula1.com

Formula One racing's governing body, the FIA, has published the current 2011 championship entry list...

Bonus Track Of The Day: Triumph
By mdome at Classic Rock

...Now you can download the song Just One Night for free right here. Just right click on the link...


December 2, 2010

Recap: Stars 2, Caps 1
By Becca H at Japers' Rink

Over the course of the season the Capitals have become well-versed in playing tight, one-goal contests and have largely come out on the winning side of things. Tonight wasn't one of those nights...

Craig Ferguson's Amazing 'Doctor Who' Intro Arrives Online (Finally!)
By Rick Marshall at MTV's Splash Page

...So, presented here for your viewing pleasure, is the amazing "Doctor Who" cold opening to the November 16 episode of The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson. It is truly a thing of beauty...

New Dio Song To Be Released
By mdome at Classic Rock

...guitarist Craig Goldy said: “We were working on tracks for a new Dio album just before Ronnie died in May. And we did almost finish one song...

A TWO-point night -- Game 26: Caps 4 - Blues 1
By The Peerless at The Peerless Prognosticator

The Caps churned out a methodical 4-1 win against the St. Louis Blues last night, handing the home team their second straight loss on home ice...

Foo Fighters For T In The Park
By mdome at Classic Rock

The Foo Fighters are to be one of the headliners for the T In The Park Festival. This happens at Balado from July 8-10...

Track Of The Day: Triumph
By mdome at Classic Rock

...Now you can download the song When The Lights Go Down for free right here. Just right click on the link...


December 1, 2010

Heavy Rock Legends UFO Announce First Batch Of 2011
North America Tour Dates
Posted by Nightwatcher at Nightwatcher's House Of Rock

...The East Coast leg of the tour will kick off May 11, 2011 at Bourbon Street in Baltimore, Maryland...

Capitals Lunchbox, Episode 2
Posted by J.P. at Japers' Rink

In which Russ Thaler and I discuss the Scott Hannan trade, the Caps' MVP to date and which Sasha reigns supreme. Dig it.

Walden, Part Two
By Brian Lumley at Rumblings from the Man Cave

About three months ago I made a conscious decision to wean myself from the electronic teat...

Adrian Smith In Two New Projects
By mdome at Classic Rock

...Smith is also in a new band called The Primal Rock Rebellion. This also has three former members of Sikth – vocalist Mikee W. Goodman, bassist James Leach and drummer Dan Foord – plus Murder One guitarist Dan Marshall and ex-Vacant Star keyboard player James Manning.

A change in the air - 2011's technical revisions
Posted at Formula1.com

The sound of champagne corks may still be ringing in the ears after 2010's title celebrations, but F1 waits for no man...

Bonus Track Of The Day: Triumph
By mdome at Classic Rock

...Now you can download the song Spellbound for free right here. Just right click on the link...

Junior's Reading And Viewing List: November 22 - 26, 2010

Last Update - December 29, 2010 at 3:38 AM EST

Welcome to Junior's 'Reading And Viewing List' for November 22 through November 26, 2010. Here, you can check out a sampling of what was published as we headed into the second half of November 2010.

Hockey (Washington Capitals), music and racing (Formula One and WRC) are among the main topics here, once again.


November 26, 2010

Thanksgiving Stuffing
Tampa Bay Lightning Vs Washington Capitals Home Game Review
By Joe Beninati (Capitals Play-by-Play) at CSN - Washington, DC

The Capitals were relentless today. They took command of this game very early against a division rival and never let them get off the mat. It was clinical, it was surgical, and it was a whole lot of fun to describe...


November 25, 2010

Duval wants more WRC action
Posted at WRC.com

Francois Duval, the man Ford team boss Malcolm Wilson reckoned was good enough to be a multiple world champion, wants to return to the World Rally Championship in the future but says he is being held back by a lack of financial backing...

Classic Rock’s New Releases Round-Up
Posted by gbarton at Classic Rock

This week we’ve got mayhem and madness from Rose Kemp; a live milestone from Therapy?; a gothic metallic extravaganza from Alice Cooper; Motörhead delivering a patented dose of flesh-tearing viciousness; Japanese shenanigans from The Michael Schenker Group; a quirky’n'crazed EP of Eddie Cochran covers; Megadeth rusting in peace all over again; and a candy-filled box of AOR delights from Houston...


November 24, 2010

High On Excitement
Washington Capitals Vs Carolina Hurricanes Road Game Review
By Joe Beninati (Capitals Play-by-Play) at CSN - Washington, DC

The Caps and Hurricanes treated us to their usual nerve-wracking conclusion today. Whenever these two teams get together all the makings are there for a dramatic photo-finish and this contest did not disappoint...

Kanye West Declared "Douche For Life"
By The Complaint Dept. Manager at The Complaint Department

...Folks, this comes as a result of Kanye stopping one of his shows so he can vent about how everyone is out to make him look "stupider" than he actually is(seriously, he used the word "stupider").

He apologizes to Taylor Swift via Twitter(wow, that wreaks of sincerity there) in September then(I guess) does something that I can only imagine as a "takeback" while pissing and moaning on stage...

Saxon Announce 2011 Tour
Posted by mdome at Classic Rock

Saxon have announced a 12-date for next spring, preceded by a new album.

The as-yet untitled record will be out in March, and iot will feature at least one special guest. The tour runs as follows, with Wolfsbane and Fury UK supporting...

Citroen and Ford extend their UK stay
Posted at WRC.com

Citroen ran the DS3 WRC through mid-Wales for the full week following Rally GB and it was the winner of the Cardiff-based event Sebastien Loeb who got to stay on in the principality to do the first two days of driving...

...Ford’s drivers were equally pleased with the results of their time in the Fiesta RS WRC in Cumbria. This was the first time the full 2011 specification Fiesta ran on gravel in Britain, having tested the chassis with the new engine on asphalt at an airfield close to M-Sport’s Cockermouth base...

FIA WRC Academy calendar and cars revealed
Posted at WRC.com

Organisers of the new FIA WRC Academy for young drivers have revealed further details of the scheme, including a six-round European-based calendar for next year's inaugural season and the livery of the Academy cars...

Mark Webber's 2010 - the journeyman journeys on
Posted at Formula1.com

Nine seasons, four teams, six wins and 159 Grands Prix into his Formula One career, 2010 saw Mark Webber very nearly achieve what many critics said he simply didn't have in him - winning the Formula One world drivers' championship. A few of those critics may still be saying 'told you so' after he ultimately lost out to team mate Sebastian Vettel, but the majority must surely acknowledge that this was the year Webber finally proved his true potential...

Thinking Of You, Freddie Mercury
Posted here by Dan, Jr. of Junior's Eyes

Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara) came into the world on September 5, 1946. He left it on November 24, 1991. As usual, memories of Freddie dominated my thoughts on the anniversary of his death.

Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé - "Barcelona" Live

November 23, 2010

Sarah Palin: America's Favorite Girl *snicker*
By The Complaint Dept. Manager at The Complaint Department

...The Alaskan Independence Party had her speak just MONTHS before running for Vice-Pres. These are the same people that want Alaska to succeed from the U.S. In other words, they're traitors!(and so is Rick Perry for that matter). They were founded by a traitor named Joe Vogler who said, "I'm an Alaskan, not an American. I've got no use for America or her damned institutions"...

'Doctor Who' Celebrates Its 47th Birthday With New Christmas Special Image And Archival Journey!
By Rick Marshall at MTV's Splash Page

...While the new photo puts current "Doctor Who" star Matt Smith front and center, BBC Archives also turned a spotlight on many of the other talented actors who have filled the role over the years, as well as their co-stars...

...Among them is a series of photos featuring the original creators of "Doctor Who" (I love the shot of them celebrating the sales of the first series), several shots of the original "Doctor Who" cast at various points in the series' run, and a fun collection of images that feature many of the stars before they became The Doctor...

The Allman Brothers Band To Return To The Beacon Theatre
For March 2011 Shows
Posted by Nightwatcher at Nightwatcher's House Of Rock

The Allman Brothers Band have confirmed in a news conference held yesterday that the group will return to the Beacon Theatre in New York City for a run of shows throughout next March...

WRC stars set for Solberg motor show
Posted at WRC.com

World Rally Championship stars past and present will be taking part in the Solberg Extreme MotorShow in Norway this weekend...

...Follow this link to watch the video trailer for this year’s Solberg Extreme MotorShow.

Track Of The Day: Triumph
By mdome at Classic Rock

Celebrated Canadians Triumph are to have 10 of their albums reissued in digipack format on December 6 by Frontiers. To celebrate, we are giving away a song from each album as a Track Of The Day over the next couple of weeks...

...Now you can download the song 24 Hours A Day for free here. This is the only song in the band’s career where Levine sings lead vocals...

In The Beginning will also be part of a 10-CD limited edition box set, featuring the original vinyl artwork for each album...


November 22, 2010

Swamped In Jersey
Washington Capitals Vs New Jersey Devils Road Game Review
By Joe Beninati (Capitals Play-by-Play) at CSN - Washington, DC

OK, where should we begin with this mess. The Capitals barely resembled themselves tonight. They slept walked through the first period and weren't awakened by any of the Devils first three goals. Just like so many of you, I am guilty of expecting this team to hit the ice every night and dominate their way to victory...

Pushking's 'The World As We Love It' Featuring Alice Cooper,
Billy Gibbons, Joe Bonamassa, Glenn Hughes, Steve Vai,
Joe Lynn Turner & Others Due In February
Posted by Nightwatcher at Nightwatcher's House Of Rock

...This new album is a 19-track celebration, composed of re-recorded selections from Pushking’s catalogue featuring some very special guests., Billy F. Gibbons (ZZ Top), Alice Cooper, Steve Vai, Joe Bonamassa, Glenn Hughes, Paul Stanley (KISS), Joe Lynn Turner, Steve Lukather, Keri Kelli (Alice Cooper), Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), Graham Bonnet ( ex Rainbow/MSG) and Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme) are just some of the elite rock alumni who RSVP’d for this musical party...

'Doctor Who' Christmas Special Gets A New Trailer
By Rick Marshall at MTV's Splash Page

...The special will provide the grand finale for a "Doctor Who" marathon that begins on midnight, December 24, and ends with the premiere of the Christmas Special at 9 PM Eastern. This weekend, BBC America released a brand new trailer for the special that shows just how much the adventure will have in common with the Charles Dickens classic that inspired its title.

Sporting the tagline "Christmastime Can Be Rewritten", the special is already looking like an instant holiday classic for "Doctor Who" fans...

Monza Rally Show glory for WRC ace Sordo
Posted at WRC.com

Dani Sordo marked what is likely to be one of his final appearances in a Citroen C4 World Rally Car by winning the Monza Rally Show in Italy yesterday (Sunday)...

The 2010 Season Review - A rollercoaster to the end
Posted at Formula1.com

The 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship was touted as one of the greatest seasons ever. And as Abu Dhabi marked the only time in the sport's long and glorious history that the battle for the title went down to the wire between four drivers, it more than lived up to expectations...

...The lead see-sawed back and forth between Fernando Alonso, Mark Webber and Lewis Hamilton, with eventual champion Sebastian Vettel dogging their every move...

HKS and Tilke to lead Austin track construction
Posted at Formula1.com

Race organisers for the forthcoming United States Grand Prix have announced American architectural firm HKS will collaborate with Tilke GmbH on the construction of the new Austin circuit. The purpose-built track in Texas will stage the US event from 2012, when Formula One racing returns to the country for the first time in five years...

Junior's Reading And Viewing List: November 15 - 21, 2010

Last Update - December 20, 2010 at 9:24 PM EST

Welcome to Junior's 'Reading And Viewing List' for November 15 through November 21, 2010. Here, you can check out a sampling of what was published as we headed into the second half of November 2010.

Upcoming films, hockey (Washington Capitals), music and racing (Formula One and WRC) are the main topics here, once again.


November 21, 2010

Churches To Give Tornado Victims Good Thanksgiving
Posted at CBS - Baltimore, MD (WJZ TV)

Damage lingers from a fast-moving tornado that touched down last week, leaving thousands of dollars in damage behind...

Baltimore Church Collected 26 Guns In Gun Buyback
Posted at CBS - Baltimore, MD (WJZ TV)

Baltimore City police are searching for suspects in a deadly shooting. It happened just steps away from a church that’s trying to get guns off the streets...

November 20, 2010

Frantic Finish Foils Caps
Philadelphia Flyers Vs Washington Capitals Home Game Review
By Joe Beninati (Capitals Play-by-Play) at CSN - Washington, DC

Tonight's game finished up the same way it began, with the Caps ringing shots off the goalposts and going away unhappy. Philadelphia skated away a 5-4 winner after the shootout round, the culmination of a contest that had a little bit of everything in it...

Hendrix At The Albert Hall Film On The Way
By mdome at Classic Rock

...There’s footage from those shows, in February 1969, as well as from the great guitarist’s European tour that year.

Janie Hendrix, Jimi’s half-sister and president/CEO of Experience Hendrix, told Billboard: “There were about four cameras that followed Jimi and the guys around in Europe and filmed the two concerts at the Royal Albert Hall, as well as them coming off trains, planes and automobiles, signing autographs, Jimi backstage getting ready, in his apartment doing little apartment jams with his friends and then later playing the Speakeasy...


November 19, 2010

Thrashed In Atlanta
Washington Capitals Vs Atlanta Thrashers Road Game Review
By Joe Beninati (Capitals Play-by-Play) at CSN - Washington, DC

Nothing positive to report from this one in Atlanta, the game spiraled out of control in the first ten minutes and the Caps did little to give the impression that they would recover. It was the first rough patch that we have seen from Braden Holtby in goal...

Sordo prepares for final Citroen C4 outing
Posted at WRC.com

Dani Sordo could drive a Citroen in competition for the last time when he contests this weekend's Monza Rally Show in Italy...

Commitment For The Camera
Posted at Home Of Metal


Tony Mottram's Commitment for the Camera
by Home of Metal.com

The title of this 20 minute oral history recording is inspired by the recent Nick Kent memoir Apathy for the Devil. Kent is a writer, Tony is a photographer. Both got into the world of music media through an unsurpassable passion. And, as you will hear both first met those they would later get paid to hang out with as teenage fanatics. Kent met the Stones, Mottram first encountered Priest on a 1974 day in Harlow, Essex. In this clip you will hear Tony talk us through his professional history...


November 18, 2010

Capitals Lunchbox, Episode 1
Posted by J.P. at Japers' Rink

As a part of their ongoing (and successful) efforts to provide the most comprehensive Caps coverage around, CSN Washington routinely features the best and the brightest minds in analyzing the team.

They also, apparently, had room for us. The result is Episode 1 of "Capitals Lunchbox"...

'Doctor Who' Special To Air Christmas Day In the U.S.,
And Much More 'Doctor Who' News!
By Rick Marshall at MTV's Splash Page

So here's an early holiday gift for "Doctor Who" fans: The annual "Doctor Who" Christmas Special will air on BBC America on Christmas Day this year instead of the normal week-or-two behind its initial BBC airing!...

...And just in case you missed Matt Smith's appearance on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson this week, make sure to check out the video below. If you're a "Doctor Who" fan, it's not to be missed...

*Dan, Jr. / Junior's Eyes Note: Video is full of really great stuff!!!

Mark Ruffalo Wants To Master The Hulk In 'The Avengers'
By Josh Wigler at MTV's Splash Page

...When actor Mark Ruffalo takes over for Edward Norton as the Marvel Cinematic Universe's new Jade Giant in "The Avengers", he's hoping that the easily enraged scientist starts to get a firmer grasp on his angry persona — especially considering that Bruce's mastery was teased at the end of "The Incredible Hulk"...

Bill Ward on That Metal Show
By Joe Siegler at Black Sabbath Online

..Hopefully, we can get some news from Bill about new solo album(s), but whatever he talks about, it will be cool to see him on TV.

Check out this video clip the folks from VH1C sent over of Bill's appearance:

Denis Leary Joins 'Spider-Man' Cast As Gwen Stacy's Father
By Josh Wigler at MTV's Splash Page

..."Rescue Me" star Denis Leary is currently in negotiations to star in "Spider-Man" as police captain George Stacy, according to Heat Vision. The character is the father of Gwen Stacy, Peter Parker's first love interest...

Quesnel: don't be surprised if Loeb's here in 2012
Posted at WRC.com

...There has been huge speculation over when the record-breaking Frenchman will walk away from the sport he has made his own. Loeb himself admitted next season could be his last, but his team principal at Citroen says he wouldn’t be surprised to see the seven-time champion remain...

Pirelli set for first team test in Abu Dhabi
Posted at Formula1.com

Abu Dhabi will play host to Pirelli's debut as Formula One racing's official tyre supplier this week, as the Italian company returns to the sport following a 19-year absence. The 12 teams will test Pirelli's tyres for the first time from Friday over a two-day session at the Yas Marina Circuit...


November 17, 2010

Loose Change
Buffalo Sabres Vs Washington Capitals Home Game Review
By Joe Beninati (Capitals Play-by-Play) at CSN - Washington, DC

...Whenever the Caps play the Sabres, it's a case study for which team can remain the most patient. Buffalo plays a deliberate style, which can frustrate a free-flowing team like Washington. The first period was full of whistles. The Caps did a nice job of avoiding trying to create something that wasn't there. They didn't overextend themselves...

Jenson Button Q&A: Qualifying improvement my top 2011 target
Posted at Formula1.com

Jenson Button has enjoyed his first year with McLaren. He may not have successfully defended his 2009 title, but Button believes he has many positives to take away from his maiden season with his new team, including a firm friendship with team mate Lewis Hamilton and some strong race performances. But one area that the British driver admits needs work is his qualifying form, which has hampered his race results throughout the year. He explains more in an interview with his official website...

Red Bull homecoming celebrates title double
Posted at Formula1.com

Red Bull Racing have been busy celebrating their victories in the 2010 drivers' and constructors' championships at Red Bull's Austrian base in Salzburg.

Newly-crowned 2010 world champion Sebastian Vettel, six-time Grand Prix winner Mark Webber, team principal Christian Horner and chief technical officer Adrian Newey travelled from Abu Dhabi to Hangar-7, where they were greeted by a standing ovation - and a traditional Austrian band...

The 'Green Lantern' Trailer Is Here!
By Rick Marshall at MTV's Splash Page

The first "Green Lantern" trailer has finally hit the 'net, and just as expected, it contains a lot of elements that should spark discussion among fans and newcomers alike.

Asphalt sections a hit on Wales Rally GB
Posted at WRC.com

Leading names from the World Rally Championship have reacted positively to the use of asphalt sections on the route of the largely gravel-based Wales Rally GB last week...


November 16, 2010

Alex Ovechkin on FOX 5 to Talk About his New DVD
Posted by TJ at Alex Ovetjkin

Alex Ovechkin on FMN (Video#1)

myfoxdc.com:

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin's meteoric rise to being one of hockey's biggest stars goes back to when he was just two years old when he discovered a hockey stick in a Moscow toy store and hasn’t let go since...

Also check updates on DVD release party.

*Dan, Jr. / Junior's Eyes Note: Post includes four video clips.


Ovechkin DVD highlights
By Dan Steinberg at D.C. Sports Bog

...The DVD presents a side of Ovechkin not always seen in the media, at least recently -- smiley, goofy, happy, hanging out with family, and not making out with multiple women in front of GQ reporters...

*Dan, Jr. / Junior's Eyes Note: Post includes Alex Ovechkin interview video.


Record TV audiences for season finale
Posted at Formula1.com

The season-ending 2010 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX captured the attention of the global sports audience.

Casual viewers and die-hard fans alike gathered to watch a thrilling showdown from one of the most spectacular settings on the Formula One calendar and our global partners enjoyed some of the largest Formula One audiences of recent seasons...

Van Halen To Tour Extensively in 2011,
New Studio Album To Be Released
Posted by Nightwatcher at Nightwatcher's House Of Rock

According to Melodicrock.com, Van Halen will tour extensively in 2011, taking in North America, likely European dates and even some Australian dates, which local newspaper the Herald Sun stated Sunday that the band "...are very close to confirming an Oz visit next year." The line-up will remain as it was for the 2007 tour - guitarist Eddie Van Halen, drummer Alex Van Halen, bassist Wolfgang Van Halen and frontman David Lee Roth...

Solberg admits to uncertainty over 2011 drive
Posted at WRC.com

Petter Solberg secured third place in the final World Rally Championship standings on Wales Rally GB at the weekend - then admitted afterwards that he has yet to find the budget needed to continue in the series in 2011...


November 15, 2010

Indefinable Bliss
By Brian Lumley at Rumblings from the Man Cave

...as I’m flipping through Cleveland radio and I hit Mixmas, the Carpenters’ version of “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” started pouring out of my factory speakers.

Instinctively, I started to flip the channel to something a little less annoying, like Rush Limbaugh or an unused frequency where loud, grating white noise would fill the inside of my car...

But then something weird happened...

John Erskine: Mr. Movember
By Becca H at Japers' Rink

When John Erskine fired the eventual game-winner past Ondrej Pavelec last night, he not only capped off an incredibly impressive night for himself but also continued what has been a solid stretch of games overall for the big defenseman. Amid a blueline that has already suffered a cavalcade of injuries - and to big-minute, high-profile players - Erskine has emerged as a steady defensive presence while also (somewhat surprisingly) chipping in with some timely offense...

Hirvonen: second for Latvala will make Ford stronger
Posted at WRC.com

Mikko Hirvonen believes that team-mate Jari-Matti Latvala's capture of second place in the final World Rally Championship drivers' standings will make the factory Ford team a stronger proposition when the 2011 WRC season fires into life in Sweden next February...

Hulkenberg out, Barrichello retained at Williams
Posted at Formula1.com

Nico Hulkenberg will not be driving for Williams next season, it was confirmed on Monday. Hulkenberg said he had been unable to reach a satisfactory agreement regarding a contract extension with the team. Team mate Rubens Barrichello, however, has been retained for 2011...

Meet Tony Mottram
Posted at Home Of Metal

Tony Mottram is a professional photographer who spent most of the 1980s working for Metal Hammer. He photographed Judas Priest, Black Sabbath and Ozzy many times...

...In the audio clip he describes his very first meeting with Judas Priest, which took place in 1974. It’s a great anecdote. Please have a listen and find out what happened the day Ken Downing tried to take his brand new flying V guitar into a cinema rather than leave it in the van.


Tony Mottram's "first time I met Priest" anecdote
by Home of Metal.com