March 8, 2006 Archive

Sci/Tech

• Bird Flu Virus One Gene Away From Human-To-Human Transmission

  The plagues of Egypt return, just in time for Passover. Prayer is the best defense now.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Ruvy — on Mar 08, 2006

• A Landmark Moment: The Web Overtakes TV in Britain

  For centuries, people made their own entertainment, rather than passively absorbing it. The future is starting to look like the past.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Natalie Bennett — on Mar 08, 2006

• March 8 Is Blog Against Sexism Day

  A call for bloggers to unite behind one issue for a day...

  News in Sci/Tech — by Lisa McKay — on Mar 08, 2006

Sports

• Bonds' Most "Taxing" Problem Isn't Steroids

  Steroids aren't Bonds' biggest problem. Can you guess what is?

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Mar 08, 2006

Culture

• You Throw Like A Boy: Some Thoughts on Sexism

  Do you remember hearing “You throw like a girl” during your childhood?

  Opinion in Culture — by Victor Lana — on Mar 08, 2006

• AOL Blackvoices Isn't Working

  I would think that when we as a people have had enough, we do something about it.

  Opinion in Culture — by Matthew Milam — on Mar 08, 2006

• Life Begins at 55 (Part One of Three)

  When I sold my business, at the age of 55, I felt liberated.

  Opinion in Culture — by vinturella — on Mar 08, 2006

• Blogcritics Editors' Picks: March 1 Through March 7

  A veritable smorgasbord of treats from our writers - take a break from all that Oscar hoopla and dig in to the best from Blogcritics this week!

  News in Culture — by Lisa McKay — on Mar 08, 2006

• She Loves My Husband - Pluto in the 7th House: Astrology-Based Advice

  Dear Elsa, After more than two years, I'm finally reaching a crisis point with a woman in my husband's life.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Mar 08, 2006

• The Great Scholarship Religion Quandary

  My religious and spiritual choices have suddenly become objects of contention.

  Opinion in Culture — by Chelsea Smith — on Mar 08, 2006

• Blogger to “Score” New Orleans Recovery

  Dr. John Vinturella’s own "Hospitality Index" measures how New Orleans is faring.

  Review in Culture — by vinturella — on Mar 08, 2006

Music

• CD Review: Mi and L'au

  A gal named Mi and a guy named L'au write songs. In Finland. In a cabin. In the woods.

  Review in Music — by SVF — on Mar 08, 2006

• The List of the Moment, Volume 6

  Another curious list, and perhaps a kinder gentler list.

  Opinion in Music — by Sadi Ranson-Polizzotti — on Mar 08, 2006

• CD Review: Witch by Witch

  If there's even a shred of heaviosity in your system, then Witch will please you like nothing else.

  Review in Music — by Modern Pea Pod — on Mar 08, 2006

• China Closes Down Two Blogs and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Censored blogs, kids' book, and new Morrissey in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Mar 08, 2006

• CD Review: Tipton, Entwistle, & Powell - Edge of the World

  Rock and metal come together in this convergence of three of the best.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Mar 08, 2006

• It Ain't Heavy; It's Just My Music

  A selection of head-down, head-banging goodness.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Mar 08, 2006

• CD Review: Ben Goldberg Quintet - The Door, The Hat, The Chair, The Fact

  Branford Marsalis joked about switching to the saxophone because it was a sexier instrument ... but the girls had never heard this music.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Mar 08, 2006

• CD Review: Glenn Tipton - Baptizm of Fire

  The album opens with a chunky guitar riff, followed by a nice double bass drum fill leading us into "Hard Care."

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Mar 08, 2006

• CD Review: FabricLive.26 - The Herbaliser

  A deep CD with hooks that are almost magnetic and beats that run through your head at all hours.

  Review in Music — by DJ Freq — on Mar 08, 2006

• South By Southwest Festival 2006 - Over 900 Artist MP3s for Free Download

  There are 1331 acts being showcased, from nearly every musical genre. Among them are Neil Young, Ray Davies, Herbie Hancock, Morrissey and the Pretenders.

  News in Music — by Triniman — on Mar 08, 2006

• CD Review: Some By Sea - on fire! (igloo)

  Paradoxically, the band's largest flaw is also their greatest asset: their "indieness."

  Review in Music — by Modern Pea Pod — on Mar 08, 2006

• CD Review: Cabruera - Proibido Cochilar: Sambas for Sleepless Nights

  Ladron de Tebeos dances the night away as he samples this return to Brazilian folk music.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Mar 08, 2006

Video

• America's Previously Barely-Employable Model

  As the new season of America's Next Top Model begins, it's time to take a look back at the previous winners.

  Opinion in Video — by Don Baiocchi — on Mar 08, 2006

• Movie Review: Junebug

  It is what it is.

  Review in Video — by Pacze Moj — on Mar 08, 2006

• NBC's Legal Action Fuels YouTube's Publicity Engine

  YouTube continues to grow in popularity from great publicity. Is a network buyout in the near future?

  News in Video — by Gary Baker — on Mar 08, 2006

• And, Now a Word From Our Sponsor: GEICO's Gecko

  It's time for a commercial break! Looking at TV ad campaigns: who's got it and who doesn't!

  Review in Video — by Jackie — on Mar 08, 2006

• DVD Review: The Pinky Violence Collection

  Memorable characters and restrained visual approach await.

  Review in Video — by Brian K — on Mar 08, 2006

• ClipBlast Video Clips for Wednesday March 8th

  Teri Hatcher, Barry Bonds, and Jon Stewart make today's highlights.

  News in Video — by Barry Gold — on Mar 08, 2006

• American Idol's Ryan Seacrest Now True "King of All Media"

  With Howard Stern's retreat from the FCC to satellite radio, the real and true King of All Media is about 20 years younger now.

  News in Video — by Eric Olsen — on Mar 08, 2006

• DVD Review: Prime

  Prime is a breath of fresh air among the recent multitude of mindless, vapid, romantic comedies.

  Review in Video — by Matt Largo — on Mar 08, 2006

• TV Review: The Amazing Race 9 Second Leg

  Is The Amazing Race back to its glory days after last season's family safe edition?

  Review in Video — by Jackie — on Mar 08, 2006

• Movie Review: Ultraviolet

  The movie is not entirely a train wreck. The credit sequence is actually pretty good.

  Review in Video — by Film School Rejects — on Mar 08, 2006

• TV Review: 24, Hours 11 and 12

  Two hours is a lot to handle - and then this.

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Mar 08, 2006

• DVD Review: The Lady and the Tramp

  ...the unfading love story between the posh Lady and the Tramp from the wrong side of town.

  Review in Video — by Film School Rejects — on Mar 08, 2006

• TV Review - 24, the Newbie and Two Hours to Figure It Out

  Why is Dick Cheney on this show? A newbie's prediction on the high-level government mole.

  Review in Video — by Patfish — on Mar 08, 2006

• DVD Review: Crucible of Terror

  Oddly compelling British horror film.

  Review in Video — by Thomas M. Sipos — on Mar 08, 2006

• TV Review: Zoey 101 TV Movie Spring Break-up

  The Nickelodeon teen show has its first TV movie. Here's a sneak peek...

  Review in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Mar 08, 2006

Books

• Book Review: Generation Debt by Anya Kamenetz

  Are today's young people going to be worse off than their parents?

  Review in Books — by Justin McHenry — on Mar 08, 2006

• Writing in Boxes: Oppression in Women's Literature

  As a male, and specifically a white male, I have been afforded the freedom to write about whatever I please.

  Opinion in Books — by Bryan McKay — on Mar 08, 2006

Gaming

• Gaming Round Up For 03/08/06

  Liberty City Stories, Driver: Parallel Lines, Famitsu rates Final Fantasy XII, THQ Gets In-Game Ads and more.

  News in Gaming — by Kevin Cortez — on Mar 08, 2006

• PSP Review: Koloomn (EU)

  Tetris has just met its match.

  Review in Gaming — by Andrew Ogier — on Mar 08, 2006

• Xbox Live Arcade Review: Crystal Quest

  Originally an Apple game, but now available to those outside the Core.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Mar 08, 2006

Politics

• Iraq: Forget WMD, It Was A Smokescreen

  Bush and Congress used WMD as a tactic for a longer term agenda.

  Opinion in Politics — by Chip Spear — on Mar 08, 2006

• The Necessity of Mocking Our Leaders: Genius of Jon Stewart

  In a sense, Michael Kalin is right: Jon Stewart isn't funny in that his importance is deadly serious.

  Opinion in Politics — by ChaunceyBillups — on Mar 08, 2006

• Pondering South Dakota's New Abortion Law

  This lifelong South Dakotan takes issue with the gray areas of the state's new abortion law.

  Opinion in Politics — by Tim Gebhart — on Mar 08, 2006

• House Passes Patriot Act; Bush To Sign

  A close party-line vote caught the Republican leadership by surprise. See how your representative voted...

  News in Politics — by Kathy Gill — on Mar 08, 2006

• Canadian Politics: The Kelowna Accord On Life Support

  Phil Fontaine and his people have to wait to see how long the grass will be green and the water will run on these treaties.

  News in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Mar 08, 2006

• Political Tidbits 3/8/06

  Colorado teacher calls America the most violent nation on earth. Condi and Chavez. The Congo leader's enormous hotel bill.

  News in Politics — by Patfish — on Mar 08, 2006

Tastes

• Dan Nied's 100 days: Days 60, 61 and 62

  After two days in Wyoming, my mind is clear on this subject and my heart is aimed directly at the goal.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Dan Nied — on Mar 08, 2006