The Phantom Family Halo's new record, "When I Fall Out," is a contemporary psychedelic experience. Read more...
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February 13, 12:27 am
B-sides: _Beyonce, Jay-Z’s plan to trademark baby’s name seems a business move_
Life is a gift, love, open it up / You're a child of destiny / You're the child of my destiny / You're my child with the child from Destiny's Child." Read more...
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February 9, 12:12 am
Joy Sticks: _The story still matters in a video game_
Video games have the ability to suck players in and immerse them in a way that no other medium has. In fact, video games have to work harder not to immerse players rather then vice versa. Why is it, then, that so many games manage to fail to immerse players? Read more...
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The most successful video games have not had the best plots. The best way to change this is to incorporate the writer earlier on in the development process.
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February 7, 11:49 pm
Artscapes: A nostalgic trail to the Wild West at the Will Rogers State Historic Park
The spirit of the Wild West is a rare find in Los Angeles. But as Sunset Boulevard nears its end in Pacific Palisades, Will Rogers State Historic Park is a step into an almost foreign locale "“ a ranch house in the midst of a quiet natural landscape. Read more...
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Will Rogers State Historic Park honors humorist and Old Hollywood actor Will Rogers. Here, Rogers entertained notable celebrities of his era such as Walt Disney and Clark Gable.
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February 7, 12:31 am
Remote Life: NBC’s heart beats strong despite low ratings
The most memorable moment of Sunday's Super Bowl wasn't Ahmad Bradshaw's awkward flop into the end zone for the Giants' game-winning touchdown. It was the three-minute musical commercial for the game's host network, NBC, before the game began. Read more...
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30 ROCK — “Idiots Are People Two” Episode 602 — Pictured: (l-r) Alec Baldwin as Jack Donaghy, Tina Fey as Liz Lemon — Photo by: Ali Goldstein/NBC
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February 7, 12:24 am
Soundbite: "Unpleasant Companion"
Asleep's new album "Unpleasant Companion" possesses a sound that manages to blend the influences of Incubus, Nirvana and Radiohead into a harmonious overall sound. Read more...
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February 7, 12:19 am
Soundbite: Sharon Van Etten
Sharon Van Etten has never denied the fact that her abusive ex-boyfriend, who used to steal and break her beloved instruments, has played a huge role in her music. Read more...
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