AltWeeklies Wire
The Early Bob Marleynew
Another Dance reveals Marley's roots not only in the rock-steady Jamaican rhythms that preceded reggae, but also in American R&B.
Shepherd Express |
David Luhrssen |
01-04-2008 |
Reviews
2007 in Milwaukee Musicnew
Although it can sometimes feel like Milwaukee's music scene is a tad predictable, 2007 will be remembered as a more eventful year than most.
Shepherd Express |
Evan Rytlewski |
01-04-2008 |
Music
Trance Outnew
I have to come out of the closet: I'm an anti-trancite.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Dennis Romero |
01-04-2008 |
Music
The Right Headphones Create an Ear for Musicnew
For those of you who received iPods and assorted other MP3 players during the holiday season, your next challenge is getting headphones that not only deliver high-quality sound but meet your individual needs.
The Georgia Straight |
Blaine Kyllo |
01-04-2008 |
Tech
Tags: computers & technology
Bluetec Engine Delivers Power and Fuel Savingsnew
Although Mercedes-Benz may have removed the diesel engine from its latest Smart car, the company is moving full-steam ahead with its new Bluetec diesel models, now that cleaner-burning, lower-sulphur-content diesel fuel is making its way onto the Canadian market.
The Georgia Straight |
Ted Laturnus |
01-04-2008 |
Transportation
Tags: transportation
Subprime Mess Spreadsnew
The subprime lending crisis in the U.S. is far from over, and its impact on financial markets may continue to affect the cost of Canadian mortgages.
The Georgia Straight |
Carlito Pablo |
01-04-2008 |
Housing & Development
Tags: housing & development
Tim Flannery Moves From Global Warming to Animalsnew
For Chasing Kangaroos, the Australian professor and paleontologist dives into a marsupial milieu, and its relatively narrow focus may put off recent Flannery converts.
The Georgia Straight |
Alexander Varty |
01-04-2008 |
Nonfiction
Rounding Up BOYs From the Year Gone Bynew
The Best of Year import selections.
The Georgia Straight |
Jurgen Gothe |
01-04-2008 |
Food+Drink
A Master Pares Down the Craft of Cookingnew
Michael Ruhlman gives us the goods on everything from stock to omelettes to tools to salt in his tautly tasty new kitchen tome.
The Georgia Straight |
Angela Murrills |
01-04-2008 |
Nonfiction
Luke Doucet at Home on the Highwaynew
Musical rover Luke Doucet has been on the road since he was a kid, but his internal compass always points him back to Canada.
The Georgia Straight |
Jennifer Van Evra |
01-04-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Blood's Too Rich, Luke Doucet
Morgan Freeman on Working with Jack Nicholsonnew
You would not think that after dozens of movies, four Academy Award nominations, and one Oscar win that Morgan Freeman would consider the choice of his costar to be more important than the script.
The Georgia Straight |
Ian Caddell |
01-04-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Rob Reiner, The Bucket List
'National Treasure: Book of Secrets' is Just like 'National Treasure'new
If there's a redeeming factor to the sequel, it's that Nicolas Cage seems to be putting a flicker of effort into his role as globetrotting treasure hunter Benjamin Franklin Gates.
The Georgia Straight |
John Lekich |
01-04-2008 |
Reviews
Why a Hike in Food Prices is a Good Thingnew
Cheap food has been one of the leading causes of global poverty, hunger, disease and pollution -- that's why one of the biggest stories of 2007 is also one of the best: food prices are shooting up.
NOW Magazine |
Wayne Roberts |
01-04-2008 |
Food+Drink
Geeks, Puck Bunnies Roll Out on Canuck TVnew
While the Writers Guild of America strike rages on south of the border, new and returning Canadian television productions keep rolling out, covering everything from cross-border issues to techno geeks and puck bunnies.
The Georgia Straight |
Sean Minogue |
01-04-2008 |
Movies
Healthy Obsessionnew
Research shows that physical activity reduces the chances of heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis.
The Georgia Straight |
Charlie Smith |
01-04-2008 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
