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“..Review: Dell XPS 13, an Affordable, Attractive Ultrabook…”
“..Overall it’s a very attractive ultrabook – - that can almost go toe to toe with Apple in the design department…” go to source/story>>> Review: Dell XPS 13, an Affordable, Attractive Ultrabook.
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“…Digested read: Skagboys by Irvine Welsh…”
“…The thing about junk is tha eis wun fookin hit efter anotha an thats all, and tho Spud ODs and Matty, Ali and Tommy all gae theyselves fooked oop, it all kind reads tha same. I mean ah try to … Continue reading
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“…Jack White: Blunderbuss – review…”
“…This debut solo album from the former White Stripe, Raconteur and Dead Weatherman is yet another reliably great outing – - full of intriguing plot developments – yet in faithful keeping with White’s previous output…” (cont..) (ed:..the reviewer gives it … Continue reading
“…The moment she first heard Thelonious Monk play the piano, Baroness Pannonica de Koenigswarter walked out on her own life – including five children..”
“…and devoted herself to the American jazz genius. The Rothschild family disowned her – - but now her great niece Hannah Rothschild tells her extraordinary story…” go to source/story>>> Hannah Rothschild on Nica: ‘I saw a woman who knew where … Continue reading
“..Marley – review..”
“…His new film, a cinebiography of Bob Marley is a bigger, baggier and simpler thing. It’s the story of a man who lived an extraordinarily full yet oddly mysterious life and died a world figure 30 years ago – shortly … Continue reading
“…The talking penguin’s guide to climate change…”
“..Darryl Cunningham is using the graphic novel format to address the most serious issues in science – - and to fight disinformation..” go to source/story>>> The talking penguin’s guide to climate change | Books | The Observer.
“…Chris Knox Returns To The Stage…”
“…Almost three years after suffering a debilitating stroke – Kiwi rock legend Chris Knox has stormed the stage to inspire a new generation of rockers. Knox surprised Auckland punk rock band Rackets by joining them in a performance at Real … Continue reading
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“…11 Early Scathing Reviews of Works Now Considered Masterpieces…”
“…Many pioneering artists have endured abuse from critics and naysayers. But once in a blue moon time brings acceptance and acclaim – - making those early detractors look silly to future generations. Check out how the following works—whose ‘classic’ status … Continue reading
“…67 Books Every Geek Should Read to Their Kids…”
“..The GeekDad community at Wired.com is committed to helping you raise geek generation 2.0. Back in March, we posted a list of our favorite books to read aloud to our kids before the age of ten. The post turned out … Continue reading
“…top 10 vampires…”
“…On the 100th anniversary of Bram Stoker’s death – - Will Hill picks his favourite bloodsuckers in fiction and popular culture..” go to source/story>>> Will Hill’s top 10 vampires | Children’s books | guardian.co.uk.
“…Mary Pinchot Meyer, JFK Mistress – Assassinated By CIA – New Book Says…”
“…Conspiracy theorists who question President John F. Kennedy’s assassination in 1963 have, over the years, become obsessed with another murder. On Oct. 12, 1964, socialite and artist Mary Pinchot Meyer, a longtime Kennedy mistress – was shot execution-style in broad … Continue reading
“…Reading With Pictures Teaches With Graphic Novels (video..)
“…Imagine learning about the Civil War, grammar, and division through a graphic novel. Reading With Pictures is trying to do just this – to bring comics into the room to be used as teaching tools. Reading With Pictures is a … Continue reading
“…Comedy gold: George Carlin’s It’s Bad for Ya…”
“…This counter-cultural legend shows his talent was undimmed in this set – - recorded just a few months before his death..” go to source/story>>> Comedy gold: George Carlin’s It’s Bad for Ya | Stage | guardian.co.uk.
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“…The World Tomorrow: Julian Assange proves a useful idiot…”
“…The WikiLeaks founder’s Hezbollah interview on his TV show debut leaves Luke Harding with more questions than answers..” go to source/story>>> The World Tomorrow: Julian Assange proves a useful idiot | Media | The Guardian.
“..History made: Toy Love – North Shore…”
“…Terence Hogan recalls his memories of seeing Toy Love play live – - smashed watermelon, broken glass, blood, sweat and all…” go to source/story>>> History made: Toy Love, North Shore – Opinion – NZ Herald News.
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“…Passionless People Gets A Sequel…”
“…God save the exodus to Australia,” says Gordon McLauchlan. “If we stopped that, unemployment would soar.” Well, that’s one way of looking at it – and just a taste of McLauchlan’s anarchic views – most kindly described by the publishers … Continue reading
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“…Boy Band Hair: The Good, The Bad, And The Mostly Ugly…”
“…Boy bands are back — and so are their overdone ‘dos. Teen-targeted pop has been known for non-threatening boys with questionable coifs since long before Justin Bieber’s shaggy sweep-over fringe first set prepubescent pulses a-racing…” go to source/story>>> Boy Band … Continue reading
“…What is the moral message of The Hunger Games?..”
“…Although this fantasy thriller depicts a world of human cruelty – - it also offers a few uplifting clues about where power lies..” go to source/story>>> What is the moral message of The Hunger Games? | Michael Rosen | Comment … Continue reading
“…Faces of the 60s…”
“..Ten key works from Peter Rand’s photographs of leading figures of the 1960s are going on display for the first time. They include photographs of Ian Holm, Harold Pinter, Dusty Springfield and Richard Branson…” go to source/story>>> Faces of the … Continue reading
“…’Lockout’ Enters the So-Bad-It’s-Good Movie Pantheon…”
“…Lockout is by far the best movie ever made about a disgraced ex-CIA agent — – who’s taken the fall for a crime he did not commit — – who reluctantly infiltrates a supermax space prison that’s been overrun by … Continue reading
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“…The Seventies – decade of glamour and grit..”
“..As the BBC launches a new series ‘The 70s’ – - our writer rifles through his memory bank to relive those kaleidoscopic days..” go to source/story>>> David Randall: The Seventies, decade of glamour and grit – Commentators – Opinion – … Continue reading
‘titanic’ tanks…
“..The ITV series has failed to be the promised drama event of the year..” go to source/story>>> Titanic: there are lessons to be learned from its early plunge | Media | The Guardian.
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“…Paul Casserly: The Death of Pakeha TV?…”
“…So ruling TV1 out of the equation (too many ads, reality shows, Mark Sainsbury’s mustache etc) that leaves TVNZ7 and Maori TV as our version of ‘Public TV’ – - and while they do very good work – they pale … Continue reading
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“…L.A. Weirdos…”
“..On the glorious idiosyncrasies of three 70s West Coast singer-songwriters…” go to source/story>>> Underscore: L.A. Weirdos | Features | Pitchfork.
comment@whoar:..q&a:..a review…
(ed:..i did a review of ‘the nation’ yesterday..it is in yesterdays’ stories..) holmes asks the very relevant question of:.. ‘who knew that the government had that veto right over the will of a majority of parliament..?..” taurima then interviews energy … Continue reading
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“…Mind as matter: the brain on display…”
“…A new exhibition shows that there is nothing grey about the 1.3kg of inscrutable cells that fill the human head..” go to source/story>>> Mind as matter: the brain on display | Culture | The Guardian.
“…Meet Dad Vader…”
“…Graphic novelist Jeffrey Brown’s son inspired his new book about parenting – Star Wars-style..” go to source/story>>> Meet Dad Vader … | Life and style | The Guardian.
“…Carnage | Film Review…”
“…Two couples meet in the middle-class bohemia of a New York apartment to discuss a violent incident between their two school-aged sons. Whether Zachary was “armed” with a stick, or had been “provoked” by Ethan into losing his cool – … Continue reading
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comment@whoar:..’the nation’..a review..
duncan garners’ political-summary of the week consisted of informing us that most politicians are off on holidays.. ..(ed:..no warehousing of their children during school holidays ‘cos of work imperatives..eh..?.. ..politicians’ holidays and school holidays are seamless..) ..what follows is an … Continue reading
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“…Women, Vaginas and Blood: Breaking menstrual taboos with artist Sarah Maple…”
“…In an unfailingly mischievous manner, Sarah Maple uses narrative artwork to challenge traditional notions of religion, identity and the societal role of women. Her artwork never fails to shock; her latest piece Menstruate With Pride (right) is no exception. Surrounded … Continue reading
“…Dr Feelgood… All Through the City (With Wilko 1974-1977) – review..”
“..Their music was all about stripping rock back to its basics – - yet Dr Feelgood’s appeal is actually pretty complex..” go to source/story>>> Dr Feelgood… All Through the City (With Wilko 1974-1977) – review | Music | The Guardian.
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“…Does Avengers Assemble deliver The Hulk we have been waiting for?…”
“…The first reviews – albeit Tweet-sized – – suggest we have much to look forward to from Joss Whedon’s superhero epic..” go to source/story>>> Does Avengers Assemble deliver The Hulk we have been waiting for? | Film | guardian.co.uk.
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“…Palistinauts and Virtual Jihadi: Arabic artists get subversive – in pictures..”
“…Subversion – a new group show by Arabic artists that explores and rethinks modern Arab identity – runs at Manchester’s Cornerhouse gallery from 14 April until 5 June. The exhibition features work from emerging and established artists who use fiction, … Continue reading
“…Music Review: Alabama Shakes – Boys & Girls…”
“..Their sound is as old as rock ’n’ roll, but the Alabama Shakes just might be the next big thing. Alt they aren’t. Instead, the Shakes do it the old-fashioned way. Their sound is part Motown, part Stax Records, even … Continue reading
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“…A Dispatch From the Cuban Music Scene…”
“…For most of us music offers an escape from everyday troubles. We don’t often stop to think that music is subject to the same concerns: making money, finding a place to thrive, and staying true to itself within a rigid, … Continue reading
“…The 10 best business start-up books..”
“…2. How to Make A Million Before Lunch By Rachel Bridge £8.15, virginbooks.com Former business journalist distils her knowledge into 20 top tips for getting rich quick…” go to source/story>>> The 10 best business start-up books – Features – Books … Continue reading
“…Understanding the Ideological Divide Between Liberals and Conservatives: Is it Possible for Us to Get Along?..”
“…Journalist Chris Mooney discusses his new book, “The Republican Brain: The Science of Why They Reject Science — and Reality.” go to source/story>>> Understanding the Ideological Divide Between Liberals and Conservatives: Is it Possible for Us to Get Along? | … Continue reading
“…How jazz secretly invaded pop music…”
“…When Radiohead recruited drummer Clive Deamer to their live line-up last year – he found himself being grilled by Rolling Stone about Britain’s most innovative band – and had to swiftly put his interviewer straight. “He kept using this term … Continue reading
“…17 Best ‘South Park’ Songs..” (video..)
(ed:..need a laff..?..) go to source/story>> 17 Best ‘South Park’ Songs (VIDEO).
“..Concert review: Lucinda Williams…” (ed:..mmm!!..i wish i’d been there..)
“…The double bass on beautiful lilting Jackson – and the burning torchlight ballad Born To Be Loved were early highlights, with Williams in fine voice. Blessed also had a lovely contented quality – and is indicative of the special space … Continue reading
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