Month: August 2013
NY Court Concedes One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Art
A New York state Appeals court recently ruled that a $2,000 fine levied against an artist who uses “found objects” in his art was unconstitutional. The decision is being heralded as a victory for the “little guy” and basic common sense. Albert Prince removed discarded television antenna from the trash left out for collection in […]
August 26, 2013
Upgrade Power Cords for Better Sound (Part 2)
A good power cord makes a big difference in sound quality, but how good is good enough? Once I picked the Audience Power Cord E for my HiFiMan EF5 amplifier and my HiFiman HE-500 headphone microsystem, I was ready to see whether a more expensive power cord means better improvement in the sound quality. I […]
August 19, 2013
Upgrade Power Cords for Better Sound Quality (Part 1)
Want better sound quality? Throw away any power cord that comes in the box with your audio components and invest in a quality power cord! A good power cord used on a music component improves the sound quality dramatically. To my ear there is no question about it and this test of power cords on […]
August 12, 2013
The Roberts Court: The Struggle for the Constitution Examines How Divided Court Reached Key Decisions
Marcia Coyle’s new book, The Roberts Court: The Struggle for the Constitution, offers a unique look into the landmark decisions that have shaped the U.S. Supreme Court during the eight-year tenure of Chief Justice John Roberts. From controversial rulings on the healthcare law to campaign financing, the Supreme Court has not been short on drama […]
August 5, 2013