March 15, 2009 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Willie Nelson - Naked Willie

  Willie Nelson gets naked on an album where his RCA years are reimagined and unproduced.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Mar 15, 2009

• Concert Review: The Eagles, MTS Centre, Winnipeg, MB, 3/13/09

  The Eagles return to Winnipeg after 30 years with the most expensive ticket prices yet.

  Review in Music — by Triniman — on Mar 15, 2009

• Interview: Anthony Hamilton – Singer and Songwriter

  With 7 GRAMMY nominations to his credit, Hamilton's recent win for "Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance" solidifies his reputation within R&B.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Mar 15, 2009

• Music Review: thenewno2 - You Are Here

  Dhani Harrison, son of Beatle George Harrison, displays an experimental streak on his band thenewno2's debut album.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Mar 15, 2009

• Music Review: Elliot Carter – Figments and Fragments - Chamber Music By Elliot Carter

  A centenary celebration of a true American Master.

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Mar 15, 2009

• Music Review: Iced Earth, Accept, and Kamelot (Vinyl Reissues)

  Heavy metal classics, reissued in glorious, heavy-duty vinyl.

  Review in Music — by Stuart A Hamilton — on Mar 15, 2009

• Music Review: The Moody Blues - The Present

  The Moody Blues: Chapter 11.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Mar 15, 2009

• Music Review: Jeff Beck, Leprous, Cauldron, Ian Gillan, and Closer

  Jeff Beck live, Ian Gillan, Closer, Leprous, Cauldron in this week's collection.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Mar 15, 2009

• Music Review: Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber - Making Love To The Dark Ages

  You don't need to understand how they are making their to music to know it is powerful and amazing.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Mar 15, 2009

• Music Review: Bleeding Through - Declaration

  Bleeding Through continues their mission to rock off faces and implode ear drums while doing so.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Mar 15, 2009

• Music Review: Hushabye Baby: Lullabye Renditions of Carrie Underwood

  Country superstar Carrie Underwood's music gets transformed into beautiful lullabies.

  Review in Music — by Michael Pascua — on Mar 15, 2009

• Jango Gives Emerging Artists an Audience

  Internet radio station offers legal pay for play.

  Review in Music — by Jennifer Lane — on Mar 15, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Speed Not Enhanced by Whole Body Vibration Training

  A review of research prompts New Zealand-based researchers to conclude WBV training doesn’t increase an athlete’s speed.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Sal Marinello — on Mar 15, 2009

• Who Needs Sunscreen? Everyone

  Experts are unanimous on the recommendation that everyone should be using a broad spectrum sunscreen of at least Sun Protection Factor (SPF) 15 every day all year.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Bruce Kaler M.D. — on Mar 15, 2009

• Downadup/Conficker Worm Disables Computer Security

  The Downadup/Conficker worm continues to evolve and can disable the security on a system, leaving it vulnerable to information theft.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Ed Dickson — on Mar 15, 2009

• Software Review: Adobe Master Collection – Adobe Acrobat Pro CS4 and Adobe Acrobat Pro Extended From Adobe Systems

  Adobe Acrobat Pro Extended gives you the ability present information to clients in a way that will wow them.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Mar 15, 2009

Culture

• The Delight of Being Right

  Who doesn't want to be right? Be careful what you wish for...

  Opinion in Culture — by Legna Moned — on Mar 15, 2009

• Theater Review (Las Vegas): Le Rêve by Dragone at the Wynn Las Vegas

  Le Rêve is more beautiful and dreamlike in its revamped form.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Mar 15, 2009

• Interview: Priscila de Molina of the World Food Programme in Guatemala

  In rural areas, among indigenous populations, children may go to school with an empty stomach.

  Interview in Culture — by William Lambers — on Mar 15, 2009

Video

• Movie Revew: Race to Witch Mountain

  Fun but hollow.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Mar 15, 2009

• TV Review: Supernatural - "Death Takes A Holiday"

  Sam can finally do the TK toss and Dean is depressed. Throw in badass Castiel and a classic is born.

  Review in Video — by Alice Jester — on Mar 15, 2009

• Celebrate USA's Character Project with a BC Giveaway!

  Be a character, celebrate characters, win a prize... maybe.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Mar 15, 2009

• DVD Review: South Park - The Complete 12th Season

  Unlike other animated sitcoms that have made it to the season 12 milestone, South Park remains in its prime.

  Review in Video — by Sombrero Grande — on Mar 15, 2009

• DVD Review: Skeeter and the Mystery of the Lost Mosquito Treasure

  A kids’ DVD that delivers the whole package - positive values, imagination, and rollicking fun.

  Review in Video — by Violet Nesdoly — on Mar 15, 2009

• DVD Review: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)

  The Day the Earth Stood Still is a classic sci-fi film whose influence can still be seen today almost 60 years later.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Mar 15, 2009

• Stuck at Twilight: A Call to Arms Against Bad Movies

  Hollywood! Pay attention. Your movies suck.

  Opinion in Video — by Tim Girard — on Mar 15, 2009

• WWE Wrestler Andrew "Test" Martin Found Dead

  Andrew "Test" Martin was found last night at his Tampa apartment by police. He was just 33.

  News in Video — by Glen Boyd — on Mar 15, 2009

Gaming

• Dear Microsoft, Fix Digital Rights Issues on Xbox 360

  You read about people going through five or more Xbox 360s, but you never think that could be you.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Mar 15, 2009

Sports

• Blue Jackets Beat Penguins 4-3 in Shootout

  Almost a complete and sudden failure, but it wasn't.

  Opinion in Sports — by Robert M. Barga — on Mar 15, 2009

Books

• Interview with David Wood, Author of Cibola and Dourado

  “I’m asking everyone who loves adventure novels ... to buy the book on Amazon.com on March 17 [to raise money for the Brain Tumor Foundation].”

  Interview in Books — by Megalith — on Mar 15, 2009

• Book Review: Angel's Tip by Alafair Burke

  An exciting hunt for a Manhattan serial killer.

  Review in Books — by Carey A — on Mar 15, 2009