April 15, 2006 Archive

Music

• Living With War: Neil Young's New "Folk Metal Protest" Record

  Three things can be said of Neil Young's upcoming new album. It's anti-war. It's anti-Bush. And it's very, very loud.

  News in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Apr 15, 2006

• Tool's First Single, "Vicarious," Leaked

  Only a few days before its release, the new Tool single has been leaked.

  News in Music — by Jessa — on Apr 15, 2006

• CD Review: The Charm by Bubba Sparxxx

  Is Bubba’s third time out the...well, you know…?

  Review in Music — by Sterfish — on Apr 15, 2006

• CD Review: The Essential George Benson

  The Essential George Benson provides an opportunity too engaging to be missed.

  Review in Music — by Larry Sakin — on Apr 15, 2006

• CD Review: Jethro Tull - Aqualung Live

  Ian Anderson exhales a dynamic animism into the ever-present flute parts, taking each composition to celestial levels.

  Review in Music — by Larry Sakin — on Apr 15, 2006

Sci/Tech

• The Lead Developer is the Wrench in the Works of Outsourcing

  On clueless middle management, fear of unemployment and hidden costs of outsourcing.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Heartcrossings — on Apr 15, 2006

• Book Review: wxPython in Action by Noel Rappin and Robin Dunn

  Finally, some great documentation on Python's cross-development GUI framework.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Greg — on Apr 15, 2006

Video

• Mission Impossible III goes to Tribeca; we are going too!

  As the Festival opening approaches, the news from Tribeca continues to get bigger and bigger...

  News in Video — by Film School Rejects — on Apr 15, 2006

• Movie Review: Inside Man (2006)

  Spike Lee had everything needed to make his own Dog Day Afternoon but he chose to make a bad made-for-TV movie.

  Review in Video — by David Desjardins — on Apr 15, 2006

• DVD Review: Camille

  Even for a period drama, the film has not aged all that well, but the story is a timeless one that cuts through the drivel and strikes a resounding chord.

  Review in Video — by Lucas McNelly — on Apr 15, 2006

• DVD Review: City of God

  A brilliant work of transcendence and a monumental masterpiece that blesses the eye in every way, shape, and form.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Apr 15, 2006

• AOL's Online TV Push Just Starting

  Once the king of the Internet service providers, AOL is in the throes of remaking itself as the king of Internet TV.

  News in Video — by TeevBlogger — on Apr 15, 2006

• DVD Review: Bloody Sunday

  Before United 93 and The Bourne Supremacy was Paul Greengrass's devastating masterpiece Bloody Sunday.

  Review in Video — by Matt Riviera — on Apr 15, 2006

• DVD Review: Capote

  A deep character study – highlighted by a virtuoso lead – that rocks you to the core.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Apr 15, 2006

Gaming

• Blizzard Bans More WoW Cheaters

  The owners of the accounts affected have been accused of using third-party farming software to gain gold and other items.

  News in Gaming — by Igniq — on Apr 15, 2006

Culture

• Kids Need Street-Smarts To Be Online

  The paranoia surrounding online predators is as myopic as abstinence education.

  Opinion in Culture — by Scott Gordon — on Apr 15, 2006

• Passover And Easter: Uneasy Neighbours

  We need far more movies like Life of Brian, and far fewer movies like The Passion.

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Apr 15, 2006

• Michael Jackson, In Exile, Restructures Finances

  Neverland shuttered, deal with Sony reduces former King of Pop's share of the Beatles' publishing catalog.

  News in Culture — by Eric Olsen — on Apr 15, 2006

• The Great Mural Wall Project Of Topeka

  Community leaders have kicked it into high gear and have taken their plans to the public.

  News in Culture — by Kevin Surbaugh — on Apr 15, 2006

• Three Things You Need to Know About Flex Time

  Thinking of starting a Flex Time Schedule? Take a look at this before you do.

  Opinion in Culture — by Kevin Augustine — on Apr 15, 2006

• Manchester Unites For Passion Play

  Manchester presents Jesus' crucifixion with songs from local bands and played out in the city centre.

  News in Culture — by Jim Symcox — on Apr 15, 2006

Tastes

• Restaurant Review: Houston Steak & Côtes Levées

  They specialize in my favorite man-fuel: Steak and Ribs.

  Review in Tastes — by David Desjardins — on Apr 15, 2006

• Restaurant Review: Southside Market In Elgin: Texas' Most Overrated BBQ

  There's great barbeque in Texas but, despite its reputation, Southside Market doesn't come through and can't compete with others in the area.

  Review in Tastes — by Dave Nalle — on Apr 15, 2006

Books

• Book Review: LaPorte, Indiana by Jason Bitner

  Jason Bitner has given us the glorious gift of time standing still.

  Review in Books — by Chantal Stone — on Apr 15, 2006

• Book Review: How to Be Your Own Publicist by Jessica Hatchigan

  How to attract attention - who doesn't want to do that?

  Review in Books — by Warren Kelly — on Apr 15, 2006

• Book Review: The Sweetest Hours Love Stories...Of a Kind by Laura Pedersen

  Love is sometimes found in the most unlikely of places.

  Review in Books — by NancyGail — on Apr 15, 2006

Sports

• Sharad Yadav: "India should not host the Commonwealth Games"

  Should India not host Commonwealth Games because there are other issues to worry about?

  News in Sports — by Pratyush Khaitan — on Apr 15, 2006

• Cincinnati Reds Beat St. Louis Cardinals In Series Opener

  Backed by Aaron Harang's arm and bat, the Reds prevail 1-0.

  News in Sports — by M.D. Sandwasher — on Apr 15, 2006

• NBA MVP Award: And The Winner Is ...

  It is time for the new King of the NBA to be crowned.

  Opinion in Sports — by Adam Hoff — on Apr 15, 2006

Politics

• Only Four Percent of UK Domestic Attackers Jailed

  We have come a long way in recognising these assaults are crimes. We have yet, however, to accept their full seriousness.

  News in Politics — by Natalie Bennett — on Apr 15, 2006