Can government stop Internet freedom?


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While earthquakes, health care reform and Tiger Woods have dominated mainstream news in the last months, there’s another story that has been steadily making waves in the international and online world — Google vs. China. In January, Google claimed to be the victim of a hacking attack that originated from computers in China. In response, […]

Weekend Picks


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thursday, march 25 Aztec Pantheon and the Art of Empire 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. > Getty Villa > FREE The Getty Villa celebrates the bicentennial of Mexican Independence with a display of Aztec sculpture and the Florentine Codex, a 16th-century manuscript chronicling Aztec history and culture. Dan O’Bannon 7:30 p.m. > Egyptian Theatre > […]

Blender-produced fare is a mixed bag


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Want to play passive-aggressive and keep your hallmates up at night? Crave luscious drinks, savory soups and decadent pâtés? One appliance can deliver them all — your blender. Whether you are still stuck in a dorm room or have your own kitchen, a blender is an incredibly easy appliance to use and store. For many, […]

Young Hollywood takes on punk legends


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Last weekend, subjects of teen worship Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning starred as the girl-power punk rockers Joan Jett and Cherie Currie of the Runaways. Not only did the duo take on new personalities and wardrobes for the roles, they bravely accepted the responsibility of covering well-known Runaways songs for the soundtrack. The soundtrack perfectly […]

Gaga’s new video revitalizes the genre


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Think back to a time when you were anxiously awaiting the release of a music video. It’s been awhile, hasn’t it? Like the novelty of seeing a film in its theatrical release, producing visually intriguing stories set to music has been worn so thin that music videos are on the verge of becoming obsolete — […]

Static’s new album much more than white noise


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The band’s name might be the literal translation of the Finnish word for “computer,” but Static of the Gods’ latest release Knowledge Machine is all about life, humanity and emotion. The Boston-based trio of Jen Johnson, Mike Latulippe and Ben Voskeritchian have put together one of the best albums so far this year, but its […]