whoar search-engine
Categories
-
Ethical Adverts
Administration
Category Archives: music/ent/lit
“…Crashing the Gates: How a Handful of Progressive Activists Brought Liberal Talk-Radio Back to the Nation’s Capitol…”
“…DC is the most liberal region of the country – - but until now all the talk on the radio dial skewed right…” (ed:..that is something we lack here in new zealand..eh..? ..’progressive’ talk-radio.. ..the rightwing/reactionary forces here have got … Continue reading
“…Hell hath no fury like an ego scorned…”
“…Only a couple of months ago, reports spread about Noel Gallagher banning journalist Gary Flockhart from his gig – - after he referred to the High Flying Birds album as a “letdown.” In an email, Gallagher’s PR refused the Edinburgh … Continue reading
Posted in humour, music/ent/lit
Leave a comment
“…The Black Keys – The two keys to the big time…”
“…The gritty blues-rock duo have sold out their British tour. Andy Gill meets them at their studio in Nashville..” go to source/story>>> The Black Keys – The two keys to the big time – Features – Music – The Independent.
“…The Hunger Games: The new teen franchise with Twilight in its sights…”
“…The trailer concludes with the ominous tagline: “The world will be watching.” Get ready for The Hunger Games – the new Hollywood blockbuster franchise which promises to trounce Twilight – and replace Harry Potter in the box-office charts. Anticipation is … Continue reading
“…Ricky Gervais: On Fame…”
“…On Sunday, Feb. 19, HBO will start airing my third sitcom. It’s called Life’s Too Short. It’s a return to the fake documentary format like The Office. But if The Office reflected those quaint docu-soaps of the 90s that followed … Continue reading
“…Apple the target of playwright’s ire over Chinese worker abuse…”
“…World’s top tech firm brought to book by minor monologuist over working conditions in factories that make its gadgets…” go to source/story>>> Apple the target of playwright’s ire over Chinese worker abuse | Technology | The Observer.
“…Being Human, I’d say True Blood is in its Twilight years..”
“…Vampires, zombies and now fairies? Are R-Patz et al to blame for the current explosion of (un)deadly boring TV and film?..” go to source/story>>> Being Human, I’d say True Blood is in its Twilight years | Television & radio | … Continue reading
“…The Artist sparks Hollywood nostalgia boom for silent era…”
“…Rudolph Valentino biopic and Charlie Chaplin musical are among new projects in the pipeline…” go to source/story>>> The Artist sparks Hollywood nostalgia boom for silent era | Film | The Observer.
“…Details of ‘surprise assault’ on Dotcom mansion…”
“…As Kim Dotcom prepares to fight back for his seized assets this week – - we go inside the inner sanctum where the multi-millionaire was at the time of the FBI-ordered raid…” go to source/story>>> Details of ‘surprise assault’ on … Continue reading
“…No ‘Facebook Fatigue’ For Longtime Users..” (ed:..i must be a trailblazer…i tired of facebook soon after dipping my toes in the water…and have kinda ignored friend-requests and the like since then..(it’s not personal…i just can’t see the point..and have very little interest in the inane mumblings of others…i have enough ‘inane-mumbles’ of my own to be getting on with..)
“..So much for “Facebook fatigue.” A survey released on Friday shows that people who have used the social networking site over a long period – since its founding in 2004, say – – show no sign that they have tired … Continue reading
Our Fathers, Ourselves: Daughters, Fathers, and the Changing American Family..”
“…On a frigid winter’s night in the novelist George Eliot’s Silas Marner – a newly orphaned golden-haired girl toddles into an old miser’s hut. The man Silas has long been excised from human communion; his hut is far removed from … Continue reading
“…Writing Tips by Henry Miller, Elmore Leonard, Margaret Atwood, Neil Gaiman & George Orwell…”
“…Here’s one way to become a better writer. Listen to the advice of writers who earn their daily bread with their pens. During the past week, lists of writing commandments by Henry Miller, Elmore Leonard (above) and William Safire have … Continue reading
“…Bill Moyers: 6 Movies You Have to See About the Financial Crisis…”
“…Here are some important movies and documentaries that try to make sense of the financial collapse…” go to source/story>>> Bill Moyers: 6 Movies You Have to See About the Financial Crisis | Economy | AlterNet.
“…The most expensive wall painting ever?…”
“…Jackson Pollock may lose his record for creating the most expensive painting ever – and not to another enfant terrible of the art world – - but to a minor Los Angeles mural painter who happened upon the Facebook offices … Continue reading
“..Apple iNett: Conan O’Brien Hits Foxconn Suicide Reports With Apple ‘Safety Net’ Comedy Video…”
“…The New York Times and CBS News have both hit Apple on the working conditions in manufacturing partner Foxconn’s Chinese plants – - with the Times detailing a “rash of suicide attempts” at Foxconn’s Shenzhen factory – - in an … Continue reading
“…Megaupload User Data Could Be Saved Due To Action Taken By Electronic Frontier Foundation…”
“…The Electronic Frontier Foundation on Thursday asked federal prosecutors and lawyers for the Megaupload.com file-sharing service to allow users who uploaded material to retrieve it – as long as it was not copyrighted material. The group, which advocates for Internet … Continue reading
“…dj BC’s Philip Glass Mashups – And The Merger Of Rap And Instrumental Music…” (video..)
“…It’s Philip Glass day every day over at the Village Voice this month – - where the Sound of the City blog is running a daily feature on the composer to mark his 75th birthday. Throughout his career, Glass has … Continue reading
Posted in music/ent/lit
Leave a comment
“…David Lee Roth: ‘I’ve been rich and I’ve been poor. Rich is better’…”
“…He’s been up – he’s been down. And in recent years he’s also been a medical technician. Now he’s back with Van Halen – and has much to say about the band’s glory days. First, though, he wants to chat … Continue reading
Posted in music/ent/lit
Leave a comment
“…Open journalism: How to get involved…”
(ed:..this is being done at the guardian in britain.. ..and cracking-open-the-citadels is a path our mainstream media should adopt… ..as really they should.. ..as they are fast galloping down the road of irrelevancy…) go to source/story>>> Open journalism: How to … Continue reading
“…Doug Jerebine: An unburied treasure…”
“…An unburied treasure – - An album by talented Kiwi musician Doug Jerebine has finally been released – – 43 years after he made it…” go to source/story>>> Doug Jerebine: An unburied treasure – Entertainment – NZ Herald News.
Posted in music/ent/lit, nz politics/culture/stuff, reviews
Leave a comment
“…Internet millionaire Kim Dotcom has lost his bid for freedom after being again denied bail in the High Court in Auckland…”
“…This follows a day-long hearing at the High Court in Auckland where defence counsel, Paul Davison QC, appealed a decision made by Judge McNaughton in the Auckland District Court last week to deny Dotcom bail – - and lawyer for … Continue reading
“…The Mordavian Truth…” (ed:..a must-watch local/nz doco that you probably haven’t seen…but really should..)
“…”The Mordavian Truth”, a documentary about live action role playing (LARPing) in New Zealand..” ed:..it is a very funny doco… ..much in the vein of ‘dog show’ and ‘mighty wind’.. ..but not really..because they were acted fake-doco.. ,,but this one … Continue reading
Posted in humour, music/ent/lit, nz politics/culture/stuff, reviews
Leave a comment
“…Welcome to the Jungle: Guitar Manufacturers Are Shredding The Rainforest…”
“..Rock ‘n’ roll is the music of vicarious consumption. Although it sounds clichéd, from the earliest blues licks to the blast beats of Scandinavian black metal – rock has sold a lifestyle intent on heedless use of booze, drugs, sexual … Continue reading
“…How ‘Anonymous’ Went From Mischief Makers to a Force That Terrifies Corporations and Governments…”
“…Anonymous activists have become terrifying to the powers that be – - despite (or perhaps because of) their apparent disorganization – - and probably in excess of their actual capacity…” (cont..) go to source/story>>> How ‘Anonymous’ Went From Mischief Makers … Continue reading
“…Why We Got Ayn Rand Instead of FDR: Thomas Frank on How Tea Party ‘Populism’ Derailed a New New Deal..”
“…After a brutal recession was brought on by Wall Street greed – it looked for a moment like we’d rejected the Right’s economic mythology. Then the “Tea Party” came along…” go to source/story>>> Why We Got Ayn Rand Instead of … Continue reading
“…Evolution or revolution? In an age of media struggles, Esquire and The Atlantic are thriving…”
“…One magazine reimagined itself as a start-up – the other relied on a distinctive voice. For both the key to profit comes from high quality..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Evolution or revolution? In an age of media struggles, Esquire and … Continue reading
“…Black History Month Comedy Roundtable: From Pryor To Patrice, Black Comedians Then & Now…”
“…Red Foxx, Richard Pryor, Bill Cosby, Wanda Sykes, Dave Chappelle… – say any of their names to a serious fan of comedy and you’re likely to elicit a reverential sigh of importance – - followed by a word-for-word recitation of … Continue reading
“…Buddhism and Groundhog Day…”
“…Ever since the movie “Groundhog Day” came out in the early ’90s – many people – especially Buddhists – - feel that the movie holds some kind of profound, existential message concerning spiritual practice and the spiritual path….” go to … Continue reading
“…Chris Rock Not Opposed To Raising His Taxes…”
“…What do Chris Rock and Warren Buffett have in common, besides that they both guest-edited that special issue of Vanity Fair? They both want lawmakers to raise taxes on the rich…” go to source/story>>> Chris Rock Not Opposed To Raising … Continue reading
“…James Dawson’s top 10 books to get you through high school…”
“…The teen thriller writer picks his favourite school survival stories – - from Matilda to Machiavelli…” go to source/story>>> James Dawson’s top 10 books to get you through high school | Children’s books | guardian.co.uk.
“…Facebook IPO: what we’ve learned from its S-1 filing…”
“…Reading through the regulatory filing with the SEC tells us a lot about Facebook’s past – and its future..” go to source/story>>> Facebook IPO: what we’ve learned from its S-1 filing | Technology | guardian.co.uk.
“…Sony World Photography awards – in pictures…”
“…A selection of some of the strongest images from the professional and open shortlist for the 2012 Sony World Photography awards…” go to source/story>>> Sony World Photography awards – in pictures | Art and design | guardian.co.uk.
Posted in music/ent/lit, reviews
Leave a comment
“…Book Review: Granta 117: Horror….”
“…A trip to your local video shop will confirm that the term “horror” has become synonymous with blood-splattered, chainsaw-infested movies featuring casts of zombies, vampires, werewolves and psychopathic serial killers. But as displayed in this latest issue of Granta – … Continue reading
Posted in music/ent/lit
Leave a comment
“…Overflowing Te Papa looks for display space…” (ed:..so why not open an auckland branch..?..we have ‘the space’..))
“…The national museum is full to the gunwales – and the bill to create extra space for the nation’s treasures is expected to top $30 million. Pressure on Te Papa’s collection space and the possibility of some exhibits being stored … Continue reading
“…Apple Tries Damage Control after Horrific Working Conditions at its Factories Exposed…”
“..Apple’s attempts at cleaning up its image after recent scrutiny of its labor practices are more about reputation than actual change. President Barack Obama blew a kiss to Apple in last week’s State of the Union speech – praising the … Continue reading
“…’Gasland’ Journalists Arrested At Hearing By Order Of House Republicans…”
“..In a stunning break with First Amendment policy, House Republicans directed Capitol Hill police to detain a highly regarded documentary crew that was attempting to film a Wednesday hearing on a controversial natural gas procurement practice. Republicans also denied the … Continue reading
“…Samsung goes gargantuan with its latest Galaxy Note smartphone…”
“…There was a time when mobile phone makers were racing to shrink their models and bragged about shaving mere millimetres from their designs. Samsung is now going in the other direction. The South Korean company has been stretching out the … Continue reading
Posted in music/ent/lit, reviews
Leave a comment
“…Rick Tyler, Former Gingrich Aide, To Al Sharpton: Democrats Abort Black Babies..” (video..) + comment@whoar:..this interview is a must-watch for our mainstream-media figures..in it they will learn that a good interview dosen’t necessarily have to be all about them..in fact sometimes they should just step back..in this interview rachel maddow does just that..and allows al sharpton and a rightwinger just go at it…it makes/made for great television..eh..?..
“..Al Sharpton and Rachel Maddow had an explosively caustic argument with former Newt Gingrich spokesman (and current Gingrich Super PAC adviser) Rick Tyler about the candidate’s approach to race on Tuesday night – - in which Tyler himself used some … Continue reading
“…The real Mona Lisa? Prado museum finds Leonardo da Vinci pupil’s take…”
“…Prado says pupil painted remarkable portrait alongside Leonardo da Vinci – - affording insight into how Mona Lisa actually looked..” go to source/story>>> The real Mona Lisa? Prado museum finds Leonardo da Vinci pupil’s take | Art and design | … Continue reading
“…The games that changed Japan…”
“…As part of a Tokyo City Guide – a look back at the games that changed Japanese gaming culture. Click the links below each selection to play the flash versions…” go to source/story>> The games that changed Japan | Travel … Continue reading