March 1, 2006 Archive

Sports

• Tampa Bay D-Rays Rebuilding Under Union Contractors

  Maybe I'm missing something, but I thought something had to already be built for it to be "re"-built.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Mar 01, 2006

• The Ramble: The NFL Combine, The Knicks, Spring Training and Barry Bonds In A Dress

  As one door closes, several others open. The Olympics are done but Barry Bonds is wearing a dress.

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Mar 01, 2006

• Interview With Jack McNamara, Australian Under-19 Cricketer

  Jack McNamara speaks about his experiences so far, on playing for Australia and many other aspects.

  Interview in Sports — by Pratyush Khaitan — on Mar 01, 2006

Music

• CD Review: Various Artists - Heartworn Highways

  The earliest recordings of Steve Earle, Guy Clark, Rodney Crowell, John Hiatt, and others feature in this newly collected 1975-76 soundtrack to the alt-country revolution.

  Review in Music — by John Owen — on Mar 01, 2006

• CD Review: Goodmorning Valentine - Steady Your Hands

  Goodmorning Valentine aren't exactly breaking any boundaries ... but that doesn't mean their new CD isn't enjoyable.

  Review in Music — by Modern Pea Pod — on Mar 01, 2006

• Gorillaz to Play the Apollo and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Live Gorillaz, Shooting at Kanye show, Madonna to play Coachella and new Pearl Jam in today's update

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Mar 01, 2006

• Rare Music Manuscript Collection Donated to Juilliard

  News in Music — by Eric Olsen — on Mar 01, 2006

• EP Review: ANA - Me Talk Pretty

  I don't think you will be sorry for getting to know this little Gypsy with the beautiful voice and the pretty smile.

  Review in Music — by Mike Johnston — on Mar 01, 2006

• CD Review: Daniel Lenz - On The Leopard Altar

  Get Happy. Get Lenz.

  Review in Music — by SVF — on Mar 01, 2006

• Morningwood - How Do You Rock So Hard?

  A look at Morningwood and their response to the one question interview.

  Interview in Music — by Tiffany Leigh — on Mar 01, 2006

• New Album Releases, Week of 2-28-2006

  Woo, doggies, we've got us a new Elvis Costello album this week! My Flame Burns Blue is an unusual type of live album, recorded with Metropole Orkest, a 52-piece jazz orchestra from the Netherlands.

  News in Music — by Al Barger — on Mar 01, 2006

• March's Featured Artist of the Month - NOFX

  March's Featured Artist - A look at legendary Punk-kings, NOFX.

  News in Music — by Ryan Seay — on Mar 01, 2006

• CD Review: Human Failures - Spiritu and Village of Dead Roads

  Bush and a bitches' brew: art kicks in to make a political statement about how the administration has devastated our country.

  Review in Music — by Larry Sakin — on Mar 01, 2006

• CD Review: Good Night and Good Luck Featuring Dianne Reeves

  Good Night and Good Music: showcasing her vocal talents, the preeminent jazz vocalist helps to set the tone of the entire film.

  Review in Music — by Daddypundit — on Mar 01, 2006

Sci/Tech

• A Whole New World Sans Confusion: FDA Defines "Whole Grain"

  Market shelves today are full of products claiming to be 'whole grain'. Do you know what that really means?

  News in Sci/Tech — by Spincycle — on Mar 01, 2006

• Rational Exuberance: NY Times Columnist Laura Rich's Disingenuous Analysis

  Contrary to what NY Times columnist Laura Rich thinks, IPOs are very important.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Daniel M. Harrison — on Mar 01, 2006

• Mobile Tech Talk: Should You Defrag Flash Memory?

  While defragging might help a hard drive based device, the same does not hold true for flash memory.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by PocketPaul — on Mar 01, 2006

• Rational Exuberance: The Next Technology Bubble Is About To Happen

  In a new featured column, Rational Exuberance, Daniel M. Harrison argues that the next technology boom is closer, and far bigger, than we ever thought possible.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Daniel M. Harrison — on Mar 01, 2006

• Apple's New Hi-Fi iPod Stereo Designed For Your Home

  The new Hi-Fi version of the iPod will be in stores next week.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Mr. Real Estate — on Mar 01, 2006

• Open Source Acquisitions: Denting The Push and Pull Factors

  I am not a great fan of the open source movement, and here's why...

  News in Sci/Tech — by Sadagopan S — on Mar 01, 2006

• Podcasting Drama: The Golden Days of Radio Serials are Returning

  The podcasts I'm talking about are true to the tradition of the '20s, '30s, and '40s radio serials.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Warren Kelly — on Mar 01, 2006

Culture

• Don't Trust a Baby Boomer

  Blame Baby Boomers for over-priced education.

  Opinion in Culture — by JDCarmine — on Mar 01, 2006

• The Respect Meter

  Is your relationship in trouble? Find out now.

  Opinion in Culture — by Brandon J. Mendelson — on Mar 01, 2006

• An Odyssey Through Best Buy

  "Now I lay me down with Kate....", or “AC/DC indeed, young man.”

  Opinion in Culture — by Brian Sorrell — on Mar 01, 2006

• Exhibition Review: Searching for Shakespeare at the National Portrait Gallery

  Do you want to meet the Bard? This is the closest you are ever going to get.

  Review in Culture — by Natalie Bennett — on Mar 01, 2006

• Her Soul Is Troubled By Her Dirty House - Capricorn Moon: Astrology-Based Advice

  Husband and daughter refuse to clean up!

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Mar 01, 2006

• Blogcritics Editors' Picks: February 22 through February 28

  The music writers were clearly inspired this week; there's also some books, some politics, and a little bit of everything in between...

  News in Culture — by Lisa McKay — on Mar 01, 2006

• Theater Review: Doctor Faustus and The Devil Is An Ass

  Provided you don't give yourself a devil of a headache by trying to make sense of the plot, Ben Jonson's long-ignored piece is good fun.

  Review in Culture — by Natalie Bennett — on Mar 01, 2006

• 9/11 Memorial: Too Little But Not Too Late

  I still believe in building a memorial that will soar into the sky, one separate from the so-called Freedom Tower.

  Opinion in Culture — by Victor Lana — on Mar 01, 2006

• CBS Sues Howard Stern: Can The King of All Media Prevail?

  CBS vs. Howard Stern. "The Battle of All Media" has just began.

  News in Culture — by Jarrod Vrazel — on Mar 01, 2006

Politics

• British Faith Schools in the Imagined Community

  With the UK government encouraging faith schools to teach pupils about all religions, are they placing multi-culturalism over education?

  Opinion in Politics — by KS — on Mar 01, 2006

• The Media's Selective Attention Span

  The press suffers from Attention Deficit Disorder and often becomes Obsessive-Compulsive. Perhaps a dose of Ritalin is in order.

  Opinion in Politics — by Drew McKissick — on Mar 01, 2006

• From Atlanta's Most Sacred Place

  Tonight's speech in Atlanta's most sacred and historic church was a true spiritual gift.

  Opinion in Politics — by JP — on Mar 01, 2006

• The Face Of Afghanistan

  If there is a reason for our armies to be in Afghanistan, let it be to give that face something to smile about again.

  Opinion in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Mar 01, 2006

• Daily Tabloid

  Do inquiring minds want unbelievably, shockingly sloppy reasoning behind gross political outbursts?

  Opinion in Politics — by Daniel M. Harrison — on Mar 01, 2006

Gaming

• The Search for Americas Next Top Video Game Musician

  Myspace.com and Vivendi Universal are looking for the next video game music star.

  News in Gaming — by Greasy Guide — on Mar 01, 2006