Last Update - April 12, 2010 at 9:47 PM EDT
After a much longer delay than I would ever care to have gone through, here is Junior's
'Reading And Viewing List' for April 5 through April 7, 2010.
With that delay in mind, I've decided to include some items in this list that normally would have been grouped into separate single subject entries. For example, those of you looking for a review post on the
2010 Malaysian Grand Prix will find your video and article links here instead.
April 7, 2010Diamond Head: Irish TourPosted by mdome at
Classic RockVeteran New Wave Of British Heavy Metal rockers Diamond Head have announced four Irish shows for the end of 2010.
The dates are:...
Coulthard to take Red Bull to ColombiaPosted at
Formula1.comDavid Coulthard will be the star of a Red Bull Formula One demonstration in Colombia this weekend. Coulthard, who last raced for Red Bull in 2008, will give the residents of Bogota an early wake-up call on Saturday when he blasts down the city streets at 6.30am.
The Scot, on his first visit to the country, will use a special course in the centre of the Colombian capital, running from the Plaza de Bolivar to 18th Street. The outing follows Red Bull’s recent Northern Ireland demo in Belfast...
Adrian Sutil Q&A: I needed Malaysia resultPosted at
Formula1.comThe smile is well and truly back on Adrian Sutil’s face. While 2010’s two opening races were a bit disappointing for the Force India driver, the Malaysian Grand Prix saw a real reversal in fortunes, as Sutil came home fifth to move one point clear of seven-time champion Michael Schumacher in the standings. With any feelings of self doubt gone following Sepang, and the VJM03 looking more and more like a regular points’ scorer, the young German is targeting more success at the forthcoming Chinese race, as he explained to Formula1.com...
Indonesia bids for WRC roundPosted at
WRC.comRally Indonesia has stepped up its effort to gain a place in the World Rally Championship, with the organisers running a candidate event this September.
Indonesia last ran as a round of the WRC in 1996 and 1997 - with Carlos Sainz winning both events in a Ford Escort Cosworth and a Ford Escort WRC respectively. Officials from the event were present in Amman during last week’s Jordan Rally to promote the Makassar-based rally...
Y&T: New Album ExclusiveBy mdome at
Classic RockY&T will release a new studio album on May 21 through Frontiers – their first since 1997’s
Endangered Species.
Talking exclusively to
Classic Rock, guitarist/vocalist Dave Meniketti revealed both the title of the record, and the reason it’s been chosen:...
Accept Sign DealBy mdome at
Classic RockGerman metal legends Accept have signed a new deal.
The reunited band are now with Nuclear Blast. The label will be releasing Accept’s comeback album,
Blood Of Nations, in the summer. It was produced by Andy Sneap.
See the band live at London’s Islington O2 Academy on May 26. And for further info, go to
http://www.acceptworldwide.com/April 6, 2010Postgame Notebook: Capitals 6, Penguins 3By Mike Vogel - Senior Writer at
WashingtonCaps.comComing From Ahead – Washington downed the Pittsburgh Penguins by a 6-3 count in the Capitals’ last regular season game ever at Mellon Arena on Tuesday. With the win, the Caps have swept a season’s series (4-0) from the Pens for the first time in franchise history...
It has to be a great feeling to knock off the Penguins four straight times. Throughout this regular season whenever the Caps have faced Pittsburgh they've managed to bring their best to the table for a good stretch of the game.
Penguin SweepBy Joe Beninati - Washington Capitals Play-by-Play
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Comcast SportsNet - Washington, DCTonight their offense seemed to be in complete control. Whenever they needed to pick up the pace, they did. Whenever they needed to respond to a Penguins tally, they did...
Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins Game HighlightsPosted at
Comcast SportsNet - Washington, DC'Big Bang Theory' Cast Spotted In Superhero Drag,
Wil Wheaton to Blame?By Jill Pantozzi at MTV's
Splash PageMen dressing in superhero drag isn't something you run into very often at comic conventions, but you definitely don’t see it on network television. All of that is about to change come April 12 when the cast of “The Big Bang Theory” get in touch with their feminine side. In a big way.
What events could possibly lead to Howard dressing as Batgirl, Sheldon as an appropriately sized Wonder Woman, Leonard as Supergirl and Raj as a Hallie Berry Catwoman? According to Entertainment Weekly (where the above photo debuted), executive producer Bill Prady isn’t saying — but with the episode titled "The Wheaton Recurrence,” you can bet returning guest-star and archenemy Wil Wheaton (playing himself) has something to do with it...
Alan Permane Q&A: Kubica hasn't put a foot wrongPosted at
Formula1.comWith Robert Kubica following his podium in Melbourne with a fourth-place finish in Malaysia, and team mate Vitaly Petrov finally finding his stride in Kuala Lumpur, Renault are looking ahead optimistically to the forthcoming Chinese Grand Prix. Chief race engineer Alan Permane reflects on the recent Sepang race and discusses the French team’s chances at the Shanghai round...
Vettel Q&A: We've proved what the RB6 can doPosted at
Formula1.comAfter reliability issues in Bahrain and Australia, Red Bull finally unlocked the RB6’s true potential over the Malaysian Grand Prix weekend. From Mark Webber’s spectacular pole position to Sebastian Vettel’s superb victory on Sunday, the team dominated in Kuala Lumpur. Vettel reviews his race, explains how he managed to move ahead of Webber at the start and looks ahead to the next round in China...
Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders Announce London ShowsBy mdome at
Classic RockTaylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders play their first ever show in the UK next month.
The band, fronted by the Foo Fighters drummer, will appear at the Scala in London on May 11. They follow this up with a slot on the Wireless Festival bill on July 2; this happens in London’s Hyde Park.
Hawkins has exclusively told
Classic Rock that he’s been talking to Queen’s Roger Taylor about a possible co-headlining tour as well...
Ogier gets New Zealand bonusPosted at
WRC.comCitroen Junior Team driver Sebastien Ogier will contest next month’s Rally New Zealand - but his team-mate Kimi Raikkonen remains uncertain for the Auckland-based event.
Ogier’s 2010, Red Bull-backed programme was scheduled to include every event except New Zealand, but extra budget has been sourced to put the 26-year-old on the plane to the other side of the world. There remains a chance former Formula 1 World Champion Raikkonen will join him in New Zealand, but Citroen Junior Team manager Benoit Nogier said it’s more likely only one car will head south for the start of the fifth round of the World Rally Championship on May 6...
Jordan's rally rescue efforts rewardedPosted at
WRC.comA massive Jordanian national effort has been recognised with the Abu Dhabi Spirit of the Rally award after an intense rescue operation prevented the cancellation of the Jordan Rally.
The worst rains for 20 years hit Jordan in the weeks leading up to the event, causing severe damage and destroying parts of the stages. Only a huge reconstruction effort, involving a joint national endeavour between the army, Government and Amman Municipality and co-ordinated by the organising committee, put the event back on track...
End Of The RoadBy Mike Vogel - Senior Writer at
WashingtonCaps.comA night after taking a 3-2 overtime decision over the Boston Bruins at Verizon Center, the Capitals head to Pittsburgh for a Tuesday night date with the Penguins. The game is Washington’s final road contest of the season, it is the back end of the Caps’ last set of back-to-back contests in 2009-10, and it is the Capitals’ final regular season visit to venerable Mellon Arena, which will give way to a new barn in the ‘Burgh next season.
For Washington, Tuesday’s tilt is yet another tune-up as the Caps prepare for the start of the Stanley Cup playoffs next week...
Caps Outlast BruinsBy Joe Beninati - Washington Capitals Play-by-Play
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Comcast SportsNet - Washington, DCThe outcome of tonight was in doubt for a long time, mainly because the Bruins played their passive wait-and-see style very well. You have to give Boston credit. Claude Julien knows his club is offensively challenged, so they rely on a scheme that is patient and consistent. They look to counter attack off of mistakes and they are pretty good at forcing their opponents into them.
This was a good game to watch the goalies work. Jose Theodore and Tuukka Rask were very efficient in the way they covered the crease. There were times when you want to check Rask for a pulse, he's so calm. Theodore displated his quick reflexes a number of times in key moments in this contest...
April 5, 2010Stream Jeff Beck's 'Emotion & Commotion' In Its EntiretyPosted by Nightwatcher at
Nightwatcher's House Of RockBritish guitar legend Jeff Beck is releasing his first studio album in seven years, 'Emotion & Commotion' world -wide April 13th. In advance of release though, for a limited time, through the date of release one can stream the entire album, exclusively courtesy of NPR at
this location...
Postgame Notebook: Capitals 3, Bruins 2, OTBy Mike Vogel - Senior Writer at
WashingtonCaps.com52 Pick-Up – On a night in which No. 52 (Mike Green) sat out for a night of rest, Washington picked up win No. 52 on the season, a 3-2 overtime decision over the Boston Bruins.
Nicklas Backstrom’s 31st of the season staked the Caps to a 1-0 lead at 7:36 of the first, Alex Ovechkin drew a pair of defenders and neatly slid a pass to Backstrom, who oozed it just through Boston netminder Tuukka Rask...
Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals Game HighlightsPosted at
Comcast SportsNet - Washington, DC QuicksandPosted by Kameron at
I May Have Been Born Yesterday
But I Stayed Up All NightBecause I've had crime drama on the brain, here's Quicksand, a good low-budget thriller from 1950, staring Mickey Rooney and the always creepy Peter Lorre:...
*Dan, Jr. / Junior's Eyes Note: Includes video of the movie.
'Doctor Who' Showrunner Talks Romance And Rubbish,
And Why Matt Smith's Timelord Is 'A Bit Mad'By Rick Marshall at MTV's
Splash PageIf you were able to check out this weekend's premiere of the new "Doctor Who" season on BBC One, you received your first look at Matt Smith, the new face of everyone's favorite Timelord. With the beloved science-fiction series bidding adieu to former star David Tennant last season and welcoming Smith as the new time-and-space-traveling adventurer, all eyes are on the new Doctor as he picks up where his celebrated predecessor left off.
Of course, the new Doctor won't be going it alone. Along with getting a new face and a new showrunner (award-winning lead writer Steven Moffat takes over the series this season), Smith will be joined by actress Karen Gillan as the Doctor's new companion, Amy Pond...
Chris Evans Doesn't Think Captain America Will Be 'The Boss' In 'Avengers'By Rick Marshall at MTV's
Splash PageAs the new face of Marvel's star-spangled superhero Captain America, Chris Evans is likely to play a major role in not only "The First Avenger: Captain America," but also in the 2012 superhero team-up film "The Avengers." Comic book fans know soldier-turned-superhero Steve Rogers as the character who unites many of Marvel's most prominent heroes against a threat too great for them to tackle individually — but does Evans know that?
MTV News caught up with the actor, who also plays Jensen in director Sylvain White's upcoming adaptation of the action series "The Losers," during this weekend's WonderCon to find out if he's intimidated by the prospect of giving orders to "Iron Man" star Robert Downey Jr. when it comes time for "The Avengers."...
Malaysia race analysis - Red Bull back in the huntPosted at
Formula1.comWith three pole positions from the opening three races of 2010, the pace of the RB6 has never been in doubt, but on Sunday in Malaysia Red Bull finally put to bed the reliability issues that have hampered their season so far, as Sebastian Vettel stormed to his first win of the year. Coupled with Mark Webber’s second place, the result means the Milton Keynes-based team are very much back in the fight for the title...
Caps Face Bruins to Start Final WeekBy Mike Vogel - Senior Writer at
WashingtonCaps.comWith four games remaining on the regular season slate, the Capitals have firmly cemented the Southeast Division title, the top spot in the Eastern Conference and the Presidents’ Trophy. For Washington, the final week of the regular season is a chance to tune-up its game as it prepares for the Stanley Cup playoffs, and perhaps to play the role of spoiler to the opposition...
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