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Direct Stream Memory Player Is a Game-Changer
Always count on PS Audio to do it first and do it better than anyone else. The DirectStream Memory Player allows the high resolution layer of an SACD to play back through a DAC. For audiophiles with the best DAC’s, the SACD is finally free from components that play them without the quality that a […]
January 30, 2017
How the Progressive Movement Changed America
“Review: Theodore and Woodrow: How Two American Presidents Destroyed Constitutional Freedom by Andrew Napolitano, Thomas Nelson 2012″ Some people do not see history as isolated moments, but as a stream flowing in constant motion. Andrew Napolitano is one of those great minds whose grasp of American history, law and philosophy give him a perspective on […]
January 23, 2017
Do We Need Nine Supreme Court Justices?
Even after the November election Sen. Ted Cruz vowed to continue to block the appointment of a replacement Supreme Court justice. The Republican senator maintains that the country’s highest court does not need nine members to operate and may even be better off with fewer justices. Conservatives Call for Smaller Supreme Court Several conservative legal […]
January 16, 2017
King Crimson, “On (And Off) the Road” Box Set
At some point they will run out of live King Crimson to remaster and re-issue, but for now there are still many performances to share and treasure. The newest deluxe box set, On (and off) the Road, features 19 discs and covers all of the music from the band’s three 1980s studio album releases. The […]
January 9, 2017
The Real Cost of Canada Goose Jackets
If you got a Canada Goose jacket for Christmas, you should consider returning it. While the jackets are very popular, a coyote suffered a long, agonizing death for you to have the fur on that coat. Concerns about ethical animal treatment have largely driven fur coats out of style. Unfortunately, there seems to be a […]
January 3, 2017
Families Flock to Beaches Turks & Caicos
While there are a number of all-inclusive resorts that cater to kids, Beaches seems to have come up with the winning formula. It’s facility on Grace Bay in Providenciales is packed with families during the holiday weeks. The resort has been named the “leading all-inclusive family resort in the Caribbean” by the World Travel Awards […]
December 27, 2016
U.S. and Canada Issue War of 1812 Coins
Whether America won the War of 1812 or lost it is a matter of perspective. The important people and key battles also depend on point of view. So the coins commemorating the event by the United States and Canada make an interesting collection. The War of 1812 The military conflict between the U.S. and Britain […]
December 19, 2016
Are Your Emojis Sending the Wrong Message?
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. So it’s not surprising that 76 percent of Americans reported using emojis at work, according to The Atlantic. Nonetheless, the use of emoticons and emojis are frequently the subject of office etiquette debates, with many arguing that they are too informal for business communication. For employers […]
December 12, 2016
Rolling Stones in Mono Breathes New Life into Older Albums
This fall, the “The Greatest Rock & Roll Band in the World” released a new box set. Rolling Stones in Mono contains 186 tracks, 56 of which fans have never been able to hear in mono since the dawn of the digital age. Many albums from this era are currently being remastered, with the Beatles […]
December 6, 2016
From the Framers to Trump: Understanding the Electoral College
Donald Trump has the Electoral College to thank for his presidency. As we learned again this year, the candidate who receives the most popular votes does not necessarily become president. To become president, a candidate must receive 270 or more Electoral College votes. Under the current political system, electoral votes are allocated based on the […]
November 28, 2016