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The Voices of Reason
Underrated TV Shows
There are always seem to be great shows that slip under the radar of the viewing public. This week, the Voices identify some of those hidden gems. Read more.
Click here for next week's Voices of Reason question regarding the best starts to bands' careers.
Rant and Rave: Rave—The Canadian band Wolf Parade—Wolf Parade, a rock outfit out of Montreal, sound like a rougher, punchier cousin of The Arcade Fire, another amazing Canadian band. It's no coincidence that their first show was opening for that very band. Their debut album, Apologies to the Queen Mary, was released last month, and it's a fantastic listen. Especially great is the single "Shine A Light." It's the sort of kick the windows out, blow-down-the-door-'cause-here-I-come rock song that makes one want it as a personal anthem. It's rough and rollicking, yet still sweetly mournful. Just a strong piece of music, one wrought in the large sound that is the wail of those frozen folk in the north. |
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Links T. Eric Mayhew from The Onion will probably never be considered a "problem solver." Here's Junior Bird's account of his recent run-in with the insane mom of Chris Masters. |
Kite Surfers and
Two-Ton Beasts
Bay Area tourism is more than the Golden Gate Bridge and Lombard Street. Jeff takes us on a guided photo tour of Año Nuevo State Reserve. Read More.
Poker Lesson #10: Sizing Up a Table
When you first sit down at a poker table, you should be doing a lot more than just looking for the nearest cocktail waitress. Oliver shares his routine when he first gets in a new game. Read More.
Quaint Old English Customs #2: The B&B
Should you find yourself in the English countryside, perhaps you can stay a night or two in one of their local inns. As Ian explains, there is just no better way to relax while on holiday. Read More.
