Junior's Reading And Viewing List: May 1 - 10, 2011

Last Update - June 18, 2011 at 3:35 AM EDT

Junior's May 1 through May 10, 2011 'Reading And Viewing List' has title links, with article snippets, from items that were published at the start of May 2011.

Upcoming films, Washington Capitals hockey, music, Formula One racing and WRC rally news are among the topics to be found here.


May 10, 2011

'Doctor Who' Preview: A 'Today' Show Cameo, New Clips,
And Neil Gaiman!
By Rick Marshall at MTV's Splash Page

...Here's the trailer for "The Doctor's Wife," which airs this Saturday at 9 PM Eastern on BBC America:...

May 9, 2011

Inappropriate Attractions
By Brian Lumley at Rumblings From The Man Cave

There are certain things I hear that sends my blood to its boiling point. Nonsensical ramblings from someone so out of step with reality and decency that it really makes me hope that December 21, 2012 isn't just going to come and go without so much as a hiccup. I stop and ask myself if the human race is that myopic, so self-centered and special interest-oriented that people can even bleat out what they said to get my blood to about two-hundred and twelvedegrees in the first place...


Glenn Hughes' Autobiography To Hit Stores May 12th
By Nightwatcher at Nightwatcher's House Of Rock

Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Black Country Communion) will release his long-awaited autobiography, "Deep Purple And Beyond: Scenes From The Life Of A Rock Star", on May 12 via Foruli Publications. The book, co-written with Joel McIver and featuring an introduction by Metallica's Lars Ulrich, will appear in a luxury first edition complete with rare photos and an exclusive 10-inch vinyl EP featuring the following all-new recordings:...


Track Of The Day: Anvil
By mdome at Classic Rock

Anvil are preparing to release their eagerly anticipated new album. And they provide the latest Track Of The Day. Check out all Tracks Of The Day here. The Canadian band put out Juggernaut Of Justice next week. It was recorded at Dave Grohl’s home studio and was produed by Bob Marlette. Currently, the band – guitarist/vocalist Lips, bassist Glenn Five and drummer Rob Reiner – are streaming the album right here....


Friday analysis - McLaren upbeat as Mercedes close in
Posted at Formula1.com

After rain spoiled Friday's morning session but at least gave some teams experience of running on Pirelli's wets, it dried out at Istanbul Park in the afternoon so that they could all focus on the tricky question of setting up their cars especially to cope with the bucking-bronco bumps on the 190 mph entry to Turn 12...


Williams to work with Jaguar on hybrid supercar
Posted at Formula1.com

Williams announced on Friday that they are to collaborate with Jaguar in the development of the British automaker's new hybrid supercar, the C-X75. Williams will provide their engineering expertise in areas including aerodynamics, carbon composite manufacture and hybrid technologies...


Long: VW decision another boost to the WRC
Posted at WRC.com

The news that Volkswagen will be returning to the FIA World Rally Championship from 2013 has been heralded by the series promoter as further proof of the increasing value of the sport to manufacturers and its relevance to their production cars...


May 5, 2011

EXCLUSIVE: 'X-Men: First Class' Character Trailers - Banshee, Havok, And Beast!
By Rick Marshall at MTV's Splash Page

...Played by Nicholas Hoult, Beast reveals the true nature of his mutation in the above trailer, and we get a peek at the drastic changes he underwent in his early years with Charles Xavier...


Bonus Track Of The Day: Black Country Communion
By mdome at Classic Rock

...The album is titled 2, and will be released on June 13 by Mascot Records. All the details are here.

You can download the song The Outsider for free right now....


FIA Thursday press conference - Turkey
Posted at Formula1.com

Drivers - Timo Glock (Virgin), Lewis Hamilton (McLaren), Heikki Kovalainen (Lotus), Felipe Massa (Ferrari), Vitaly Petrov (Renault) and Adrian Sutil (Force India)...


Turkey preview - let battle resume in Istanbul
Posted at Formula1.com

Strictly speaking, the Turkish Grand Prix does not kick off the European season since the undulating 5.338-kilometre Istanbul Park Circuit lies on the Asian side of the Bosphorus, but the fourth round of the FIA Formula One Championship signals the return from the 'flyaway' races and is the prelude to the European leg...


Roy praises MINI effort
Posted at WRC.com

Campbell Roy, the MINI WRC Team's sporting manager, has talked of the "fantastic effort" that has gone into the squad's World Rally Championship debut in Sardinia this week...


May 4, 2011

Swept away
By Joe Beninati (Capitals Play-by-Play) at CSN - Washington, DC

I want to begin by saying thanks to everyone who spent time reading these post-game entries all season long. Capitals fans, you never fail to amaze me. Your passion for this team is very much appreciated, and with each passing season I wish the hockey team would deliver you all the joy of celebrating a Stanley Cup win. Sadly, this will not be the year and there will be much debate as to why...


New 'Green Lantern' Trailer: Kilowog Speaks, Guardians Revealed,
And More New Footage!
By Rick Marshall at MTV's Splash Page

Listen up, poozers! A new "Green Lantern" trailer has debuted online, and it's packed with new footage — including a few more scenes with our favorite Lantern from Bolovax Vik, Kilowog!...

Ferrari: Conservative approach has been our undoing
Posted at Formula1.com

Without a single podium finish from the opening three rounds and with the 150˚ Italia struggling to match the pace of the front running Red Bulls and McLarens, Ferrari's 2011 season hasn't got off to the best of starts...


Recce report: Rally d'Italia Sardegna
Posted at WRC.com

Jari-Matti Latvala says stages two and four of Rally d'Italia Sardegna will pose the toughest challenge for crews contesting round five of the FIA World Rally Championship this week...


May 3, 2011

POSTGAME NOTEBOOK: Lightning 4, Capitals 3
By Mike Vogel - Senior Writer at WashingtonCaps.com

Critical Condition – A stunning second period in Game 3 against the Tampa Bay Lightning gave Washington its first lead at an intermission in the Eastern Conference Semifinal Series between the two teams...


Ozzy's Blizzard & Diary "30th Anniversary" Re-Releases
By Joe Siegler at Black Sabbath Online

...There are three releases being put out on the release date of May 31st, 2011. They are:

1. 30th Anniversary Expanded Edition of the "Blizzard of Ozz" album.
2. Diary of a Madman - Legacy Edition
3. 30th Anniversary Deluxe Boxed Set...


Italy preview notes: Part two
Posted at WRC.com

...Driver/manager Petter Solberg heads to Sardinia desperate for an upturn in form following a miserable run of late. And he does so on the back of a recent test in the south of France. Citroen Racing Technologies, which runs Solberg’s DS3 and oversaw the test, selected rough roads to replicate the conditions found on the island. Solberg was third when the WRC last visited Sardinia and a repeat of that performance will be just the fillip the Norwegian craves...


Italy preview notes: Part one
Posted at WRC.com

The 2011 World Rally Championship returns to Europe and the Mediterranean island of Sardinia this week.

This is a summary of how the main contenders have prepared and what some of the leading drivers have had to say in the build-up to the challenging event...


May 2, 2011

Tony Iommi's Book
By Joe Siegler at Black Sabbath Online

...Anyway, today I inquired with Tony's manager about the link at Amazon UK's site. From what he told me, I can pass along these factoids..

● The title of the book is indeed, "Iron Man: My Life with Black Sabbath and Beyond".
● The release dates on Amazon's US & UK websites are presumptuous, because...
● The book has not yet been completed...


Turkey preview quotes - Ferrari, Virgin, Lotus, Pirelli & more
Posted at Formula1.com

Mention Istanbul Park and talk immediately turns to Turn Eight, the multi-apex left-hander that has become one of the classic corners on the F1 calendar. It's going to be tough on tyres, so the focus will again be very much on Pirelli's rubber. On top of that, several long straights will place a premium on KERS and DRS performance. Teams and drivers discuss the challenge that will be the Turkish Grand Prix...


Hirvonen hopes to strike big in Italy
Posted at WRC.com

Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team driver Mikko Hirvonen hopes that not having to run first on the road on day one of Rally d'Italia Sardegna will boost his chances of returning to the world championship winners' circle...


May 1, 2011

POSTGAME NOTEBOOK: Lightning 3, Capitals 2, OT
By Mike Vogel - Senior Writer at WashingtonCaps.com

Lightning Strikes – Vincent Lecavalier scored the game-winner at 6:19 of overtime to lift the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-2 victory over the Capitals at Verizon Center on Sunday night. With the win, the Lightning takes a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Semifinal set between the two teams...

Junior's Reading And Viewing List: April 21 - 30, 2011

Last Update - May 27, 2011 at 6:05 PM EDT

Junior's April 21 through April 30, 2011 'Reading And Viewing List' includes title links, with article snippets, from items published at the end of April 2011.

Upcoming films, Washington Capitals hockey, music, Formula One racing and WRC rally news are among the topics to be found here.


April 30, 2011

ANVIL Frontman Lips - "We Have Been Successful;
Recording 14 Albums Isn’t Exactly A Failure"
Posted at Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles

ANVIL frontman Steve "Lips" Kudlow recently spoke with Mark Morton at the Examiner.com about the band's new album, Juggernaut Of Justice, and the various stages of the band's career. An excerpt is available...


April 29, 2011

POSTGAME NOTEBOOK: Lightning 4, Capitals 2
By Mike Vogel - Senior Writer at WashingtonCaps.com

Lapses And Relapses – In the first game of their Eastern Conference Semifinal Series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Capitals played some lengthy stretches of solid hockey and some lengthy stretches of sloppy hockey. They also played some lengthy stretches of 2009-10 Caps hockey, and in the end they paid for it with a 4-2 loss to the Lightning in Game 1 on Friday night...


Vinegar and Oil
By Brian Lumley at Rumblings From The Man Cave

...And, unfortunately, oil plays a large part in that daily existence. From the gasoline that fuels our vehicles to the plastic bags that moms wrap the kids' sandwiches in to put into their plastic lunchboxes...


Classic Rock’s New Releases Round-Up
By mdome at Classic Rock

This week it’s all about Queen, with the reissue of their first five albums. It’s the beginning of a vast back catalogue reactivation for the great band...


Solberg: it's flat-out from now on
Posted at WRC.com

Petter Solberg will start next week's Rally d'Italia Sardegna with a new strategy for the rest of the season: he's going flat-out for wins...


April 28, 2011

Formula One Fantasy - Williams' Rubens Barrichello
Posted at Formula1.com

Rubens Barrichello is the longest-serving driver in history, with well over 300 F1 starts to his name. As such, you'd think the Brazilian veteran has seen and done pretty much all there is to do in terms of Formula One racing. You'd be wrong...


Turkey preview quotes - Sauber, Mercedes, Renault & more
Posted at Formula1.com - Updated May 5, 2011

Mention Istanbul Park and talk immediately turns to Turn Eight, the multi-apex left-hander that has become one of the classic corners on the F1 calendar. It's going to be tough on tyres, so the focus will again be very much on Pirelli's rubber...


April 27, 2011

Trump Card
By Brian Lumley at Rumblings From The Man Cave

...As for Trump? Shame on him; he does know better but is doing what most politicians and over-the-hill game show hosts do best: preying on the fears and paranoia of their ill-minded constituency. All to hang on to the limelight. He has no chance in the next election cycle so why is he stirring up this pot? What's there to gain from the ridiculous muckraking for an issue that truly is a non-issue? And if he's truly serious about running is this the platform he wants to build his campaign upon?...


New 'X-Men: First Class' Theatrical Trailer!
By Rick Marshall at MTV's Splash Page

This week has been filled with new "X-Men: First Class" images, news, and interviews, and now we have a fresh new trailer to feast our eyes on, too. The best part? It actually has a bunch of new footage!...

Loeb tips Sordo to shine at MINI
Posted at WRC.com

Sebastien Loeb has backed Dani Sordo to succeed at MINI and says the Spaniard deserves the chance to shine now that he is no longer under his shadow...


April 25, 2011

Does This 'X-Men: First Class' Trailer Give Us The First Look
At Sebastian Shaw's Mutant Power?
By Rick Marshall at MTV's Splash Page

...Now, another trailer has found its way online, and while it doesn't offer much in the way of new footage, there is one notable addition: a brief glimpse of Kevin Bacon as Sebastian Shaw, offering what could be the first look at how the character's mutant abilities will manifest themselves in the film...

New Delhi, New Dawn - the Indian Grand Prix takes shape
Posted at Formula1.com

It takes two hours to drive the 57.4 kilometres from New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport to the Jaypee Green Sports City Project - and the newly named Buddh International Circuit - that from October 28-30 will host the inaugural Indian Grand Prix...


Sardinia entry list breaks new record
Posted at WRC.com

The 2011 World Rally Championship resumes on the Italian island of Sardinia next month with a record-breaking 20 new-generation World Rally Cars set to tackle round five of the 13-event season...


April 24, 2011

Kubica discharged from Italian hospital
Posted at Formula1.com

Renault driver Robert Kubica has left Italy's Santa Corona Hospital, 11 weeks on from the rally crash that left him with severe injuries to his right hand, ruling him out of the start of the 2011 Formula One season...


April 23, 2011

Capitals Head for Round Two with Solid Win over Rangers
By Hockey Mom at Musings Of A Hockey Mom

...It was Alex Semin who stuck the fork in the visitors and added the insurance the boys needed to go forward. His line mate Marcus Johansson evaded Dan Girardi and Semin picked up MoJo’s cross-ice pass and proceeded to roof it over Lundqvist, sending an already jubilant Verizon Center crowd into a frenzy...


'Doctor Who' Review: Episode 6.01, 'The Impossible Astronaut'
By Rick Marshall at MTV's Splash Page

...The Doctor reunites with Amy Pond, Rory, and River Song in a Utah desert, only to have a deadly encounter with a mysterious astronaut. The experience prompts the companions to seek help from — who else? — The Doctor, and begin an adventure that takes them all the way to a 1969 meeting with U.S. President Richard Nixon in the Oval Office. New enemies make their presence known, and then make their presence unknown, too...


'Doctor Who' Preview: Karen Gillan Explains The New Relationship Dynamic In Season Six
By Rick Marshall at MTV's Splash Page

...Of course, with Amy and Rory tying the knot before jumping back into action with The Doctor, there's a brand new relationship dynamic at work inside the TARDIS. How will it play out as they travel through space and time fighting alien menaces? Well, that's exactly what we asked Amy herself, actress Karen Gillan, during a break in "Doctor Who" filming...

April 22, 2011

EXCLUSIVE: Matt Smith On Bringing 'Doctor Who' To The U.S.
- And Where He Wants To Go Next!
By Rick Marshall at MTV's Splash Page

...For the first time ever, the "Doctor Who" cast and crew made a trek across the ocean to film in the U.S. — specifically, the picturesque Monument Valley, Utah. In the following exclusive video, "Doctor Who" star Matt Smith explains why it made sense to film in America, and which city he'd like to see The Doctor end up in next time he ends up on this side of the pond...

Extended 'Green Lantern' Trailer Arrives Online
By Rick Marshall at MTV's Splash Page

An extended trailer for "Green Lantern" has found its way online after premiering on television this. While there's not a lot of new footage to be seen in the tv preview, it does give us yet another look at Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan, some of the constructs he forms with the ring, and the rest of the Green Lantern Corps...

Classic Rock’s New Releases Round-Up
By mdome at Classic Rock

...Has it really been 30 years since we were all so dramatically introduced to Ozzy Osbourne the solo artist? Well, the reissue of the Blizzard Of Ozz and Diary Of Madman albums by Legacy Records tells its own tale. They come together in a collector’s edition box set with a bonus live CD. Now happily restored to their original state, both albums are still outstanding, and has Ozzy ever really matched these masterworks? This is due out at the end of May...


April 21, 2011

Robert Kubica Q&A: Fans' response has been overwhelming
Posted at Formula1.com

The Renault team - and Formula One in general - was dealt a heavy blow in February when star driver Robert Kubica was ruled out of the start of the 2011 season following a serious crash during the Ronde di Andora Rally in Italy...

Today's Tune: "Sit Down Honey (Everything Will Be Alright)" By Elf

My favorite (several years, now) NHL hockey team, the Washington Capitals zipped through their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal Playoff Series (Round 1) in five games. However, just four games into the Semifinals (Round 2), they were knocked out of the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday night (May 4th).

Of course, the way it ended was very disappointing. In the first round, the Capitals were very determined, and they dominated the New York Rangers. Then, playing a much more offensively dangerous Tampa Bay Lightning, an injury riddled Caps team could only manage to keep it close.

Like most passionate fans, my heart was broken again. A few days have passed now, and the healing process has begun. Hockey will be back in the Fall, and everything will be alright. Until then, I'll be enjoying the other two thrilling sports that give me happiness, Formula One racing and World Rally Championship competition.

This 'Today's Tune' is a similar story. It gives us the reassurance we need at such a time as this. "Sit Down Honey (Everything Will Be Alright)" is from the self titled first studio album by heavy blues-rock band Elf, when Ronnie James Dio (Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell) was both lead singer and bassist. Ronnie (born Ronald James Padavona) recorded this with band mates, guitarist David Feinstein, drummer Gary Driscoll and pianist Mickey Lee Soule.

Elf - "Sit Down Honey (Everything Will Be Alright)" (1972)



Elf - "Sit Down Honey (Everything Will Be Alright)" June 10, 1973
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Today's Tune: "No Way But The Hard Way" By Airbourne

The Washington Capitals, having lost all three of the Semi-Final games played so far against the Tampa Bay Lightning, are in a very tough spot. They now have to win four straight to survive the second round of the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Every game now truely is a "must win" game, because one loss and they're out. I believe they can do it, but it's sure going to be hard on the fans, the players and the coaching staff. From here on out, "There ain't no way, but the hard way, so get used to it!".

While we fans of the Capitals hope, pray and wish for them to be triumphant, this 'Today's Tune' seems appropiate for the difficult task ahead. It's "No Way But The Hard Way", the 2010 single by Australian rock band, Airbourne.

Just win the game tonight. Just one win, and the tide will turn. Rock and Roll boys!

Airbourne - "No Way But The Hard Way"

I had a good job
And a good lovin' woman
But the world fell apart
And then I lost them

I can't pay the loans
Or the overdue fines
Can't drink enough whiskey
To make it alright

But the tide will turn
'Cause I have learned

There ain't no way but the hard way
Get used to it
I said there ain't no way but the hard way
So get used to it

You say I drink too much
And that it's a problem
But that's how it goes
When you hit rock bottom

Don't need your advice
Or your helping hand
'Cause I'm living on the road
In a rock and roll band

The tide will turn
And you will learn

There ain't no way but the hard way
Get used to it
I said there ain't no way but the hard way
So get used to it

The tide will turn (Yes it will) (Hey, hey)
I'm gonna roll on (Hey, hey)
I'm gonna stand strong (Hey, hey)
For the long haul (Hey, hey)
It's rock and roll

When the chips are down
You gotta make your play
'Cause there ain't no way (But the hard way)
There ain't no way (But the hard way)
I said there ain't no way (But the hard way)
Oh no, there ain't no way
But the hard way

There ain't no way but the hard way
Get used to it, rock and roll
I said there ain't no way but the hard way
So get used to it

There ain't no way but the hard way
No way but the hard way
No way but the hard way
So get used to it
The tide will turn

Today's Tune: "Dirty Love" By Frank Zappa

May 3, 2011 photo by Chris O'Meara / AP Photo

Washington Capitals' veteran hockey forward Mike Knuble deserves his own theme music. He's one of the few guys on the team that is consistently willing to crash the net and try to jam in any loose pucks. Scoring with this style of play is known as a "dirty goal". Tonight, he got another one of these, when he shoved one through versus the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Capitals still lost the game, their third straight loss in the second round of the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Having gone 0 and 3 so far in the Semi-Final best of seven series, maybe the Caps need more players to consistently go to the net.

Since Knuble does it on such a regular basis that he is known for it, I think his theme song should be the Frank Zappa classic, "Dirty Love" (1973). So, that's also my pick for this 'Today's Tune'.

Frank Zappa - "Dirty Love" (1973)

Today's Tune: "Shot Me Down" By Nazareth

"Shot Me Down" (1977), by Scottish rockers Nazareth, is the 'Today's Tune' for this April 14th. I picked this song because it connects with two events. One a tragic incident that happened on this day 146 years ago, the other actually a happy spectacle from just last night.

The tragedy I refer to, is the assassination of US President Abraham Lincoln. He was shot down by Bel Air, Maryland native and stage actor John Wilkes Booth, while trying to take in a play on April 14, 1865, at Ford's Theatre in Washington, DC. Lincoln, perhaps America's greatest president, died the following day.

The other story, which also took place in Washington, is last night's triumphant start to the first round of the NHL's 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs, at least that's the way we fans of the Washington Capitals see it. After going 0 (goals) for 44 (shots) in all of last year's Quarterfinal series, Caps' elite Russian forward, Alexander Semin shot down goalie Henrik Lundqvist and his New York Rangers with an overtime goal in Game 1. Hopefully, that haunts Lundqvist throughout the rest of the best of seven series. He may only be able to think ...You "Shot Me Down", whenever Semin skates toward him, from now on.

Nazareth - "Shot Me Down" Studio (1977)