ATLANTA -- It might have been the setting for a “Jaws” movie. Six snorkelers wading like ducks in a row, cruising just below the surface of the water while watching exotic fish dart beneath them.
Events (SouthtownStar) 04 July 2008EDITOR'S NOTE: Those planning to check out any of the events listed here should double-check hours directly with the venue because some places may be closed or have shortened hours for the holiday.
SYMPHONY REVIEW: Composer finds beautiful music in the deep 'Blue’ (Fort Worth Star-Telegram) 03 July 2008By CHRIS SHULL Many celebrated composers have been inspired by the sea — think Mendelssohn’s Hebrides overture, Debussy’s La Mer and Benjamin Britten’s Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes , to name a few. But George Fenton thinks the music he wrote for the popular BBC ocean documentary series The Blue Planet brings an added dimension to existing sound portraits of the sea. "They wrote all ...
NEWS: Elebits Sequel Confirmed for DS (Nintendo World Report) 03 July 2008Titled Elebits: The Adventures of Kai and Zero, the Fall 2008 release will be a direct sequel to the Wii game.
Doctor Who - Beneath The Surface (DVD Talk) 03 July 2008Since most of my favorite films are already on DVD, the thing I've found myself looking forward to the most now are the new Doctor Who disc.
Doctor Who: Beneath the Surface DVD Review (UGO - UnderGroundOnline) 02 July 2008For fans looking to go back in the past while they await newer Doctor Who episodes, look no further than this three adventure set: Doctor Who: Beneath the Surface . Unfortunately, there's no David Tennant, but you will get a good look at the Peter Davison and Jon Pertwee seasons as they encounter stories that feature the Silurians, the Sea Devils and a team-up of the two.
Michael Stuhlbarg's Hamlet : Jangled Out of Tune (The Village Voice) 01 July 2008Despite princely moments, this Denmark's a mishmash (By Michael Feingold)
Prime Choice: The straight poop on history of dung (Rocky Mountain News) 29 June 2008It's not the most savory subject, but History channel's All About Dung, a geologic and historic look at scat, offers a surprising amount of information.
Margot Livesy tells sad tale in "The House on Fortune Street" (The Plain Dealer) 29 June 2008The lives of two talented young women are the focus of Margot Livesey's new novel, which takes a sharp view of their comfortable world. "The House on Fortune Street" is a title with a sting in its tail.
At hotels, less breakfast, more free Wi-Fi (Bradenton Herald) 29 June 2008F ewer hotels are offering free breakfasts, more are charging for late cancellation, and more are offering free in-room wireless Internet access. Ironically, though, the more you pay for your room, the less likely you are to get free Wi-Fi.