July 5, 2009 Archive

Music

• Concert Review: The Branford Marsalis Quartet, Pantages Theatre, 6/26/09, Winnipeg, MB

  Branford introduced the jazz world's latest sensation, 18 year-old drummer Justin Faulkner.

  Review in Music — by Triniman — on Jul 05, 2009

• Music DVD Review: Soundstage Presents Josh Groban - An Evening in New York City

  Josh Groban preforms a stunning, intimate concert in this PBS special!

  Review in Music — by Amanda — on Jul 05, 2009

• Concert Review: Buddy Guy, Pantages Theatre, 6/27/09, Winnipeg, MB

  The legendary bluesman still drops jaws with his impeccable guitar playing.

  Review in Music — by Triniman — on Jul 05, 2009

• Music Review: George Harrison - Let It Roll: Songs By George Harrison

  The best of George Harrison's solo work returns in a new album release.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jul 05, 2009

• Music DVD Review: Foreigner - Live: Soundstage

  Foreigner Live is one of the best Soundstage releases yet.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Jul 05, 2009

• Music Review: Jacám Manricks - Labyrinth

  Jacám Manricks' work is an exploration of serious style and substance.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jul 05, 2009

Video

• Movie Review: The Proposal (2009)

  Enjoyable, likable, and easily forgettable.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 05, 2009

• DVD Review: Bergman Island

  An odd DVD release, where the extra feature trumps the main attraction.

  Review in Video — by Dan Schneider — on Jul 05, 2009

• DVD Review: Wings: The Final Season

  First-rate acting and still-fresh humor marks the final season of Wings.

  Review in Video — by Susan Keeping — on Jul 05, 2009

• TV Review: Can You Duet - Two More Duos Are Sent Packing

  The first looks at the duos paired together by the judging panel.

  Review in Video — by tink — on Jul 05, 2009

• TV Recap: True Blood's "Scratches"

  As if vampires, shapeshifters, and ancient goddess-like women aren't enough, a mysterious new creature shows up in Bon Temps.

  Review in Video — by Gerry Weaver — on Jul 05, 2009

• DVD Review: Secret Diary Of A Call Girl - Season Two

  Secret Diary Of A Call Girl Season Two continues the story of Belle based on the best-selling book of the same name.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Jul 05, 2009

• TV Preview: Big Brother 11 Premieres July 9th

  Once again, thirteen strangers enter the Big Brother house and anything can happen.

  News in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Jul 05, 2009

• DVD Review: 12 Rounds

  12 Rounds pits WWE superstar John Cena against an international terrorist who must survive 12 rounds of cat-and-mouse games.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Jul 05, 2009

• DVD Review: Rock ‘N Learn – Letter Sounds

  A comprehensive introduction to short letter sounds, blending and reading simple sentences combining audio and visual learning strategies for success.

  Review in Video — by Jennifer Bogart — on Jul 05, 2009

• Movie Review: Public Enemies (2009)

  Depp fights the power

  Review in Video — by Rob Rector — on Jul 05, 2009

Sports

• Reflecting On Steve McNair

  His unexpected death reminded me of just how much I respected his game back in the day.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jul 05, 2009

Books

• A Summer of Proust

  I attack one of the greatest books ever written, 50 pages at a time.

  Opinion in Books — by Katharine Donelson — on Jul 05, 2009

• Book Review: The Lees Of Laughter's End by Steven Erikson

  Erikson's ability to take the absurd to a logical conclusion is what separates him from other authors when it comes humour.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 05, 2009

• Book Review: Thwarting Enemies At Home and Abroad: How to Be a Counterintelligence Officer by William R Johnson

  Talking to journalists is like wrestling with pigs. The pigs have a lovely time, while you just get dirty. – General Creighton Abrams

  Review in Books — by Lou Novacheck — on Jul 05, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Emotional Intelligence vs. Unrealistic Stress Reduction Tips for Work

  While some tips/suggestions to reduce stress can be helpful, none hold a candle to the power of enhancing emotional intelligence.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Byron Stock — on Jul 05, 2009

• Software Review: DXperience, Part III: DXperience WinForms Subscription from DevExpress

  Tired of trying to get the standard WinForm controls to do things that they weren't meant to do?

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Jul 05, 2009