Spotted in San Jose: Plestiodon (aka “Skinks”)
When afraid, it will drop the tail as a means of distraction - not unlike Beyonce I reckon. A new tail then regenerates, albeit shorter…
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Book Review: Giving peace a chance
Noel speaks with an odd mix of voices, speaking variously as a historian, anthropologist, political analyst and policy wonk, as well as mediator. He writes…
Review: ‘Götterdämmerung’ brings the Ring to a Triumphant End
Physically, both men were perfectly cast, with just enough girth in all the right places to give the naïve Siegfried a dollup of baby fat…
Taste the freedom
We all have expectations about how great life will be once we have the freedom to follow our dreams, once we break out of our…
Review: ‘Tigers Be Still’ at SF Playhouse
"There's often a fine line between doing the stupidest thing, and doing the sexiest thing."
Watch ‘When Harry Met Sally’ outdoors at Union Square
Organizers say, "Bring your own best friend/lover/life partner, your appetite for witty banter, and remember to pack a sweater or you’ll catch a chill."
First Look: Trailer for mockumentary ‘Sunflower Hour’
There is a certain amount of American Pie inspired humor here, plus a dash of good old fashioned Canadian quirkiness - all good things in…
Folie à Deux Shoot-out: Chard, Merlot, Zin, Cab ranked
You just can't beat the love for all things grape, especially when you're trying to cajole an opinion, a descriptor. Often what you get, is…
7-Eleven targets millennials with proprietary Italian wine
Sorry Utah, the new wine is only available in California, Oregon, Washington and Florida.
Did Apple screw up with Final Cut Pro X?
Oddly, despite the modern aesthetic of Final Cut's new interface, I still very much appreciate timelines and the classic editing look of Premiere. I don't think we…