Too+Human News
- Andrew Keen: This healthy industry now has the printed word in its sights Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 12:29AM American President-elect Barack Obama gets my award for the new media star of 2008, probably the most digitally eventful year of the 21st century.
- History or fiction? Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 11:36PMThe lines are blurred in this book – but which ever category it is, it’s an engrossing read.
- Mamma Mia Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:25PM2008 was a good year for movies - no doubt about it.
- Mamma Mia Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 9:44AMwas a good year for movies - no doubt about it.
- DO THE REICH THING Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 5:39AM“I see in this the hand of providence,” a familiar bark swells through a cowed Berlin, “directing me to complete my work.”
- The disappointments: What tanked in TV, video games and music Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 8:48PMNot everything in pop culture was golden in 2008. Here are some things in TV, video games and music that our critics found disappointing:
- Latest issue Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 11:02AMIslam is compatible with democracy. It is rather the interests of rulers of Muslim countries which are not compatible with democracy, says Asghar Ali Engineer .
- CV settles for second Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:57AMMANHEIM - Well, nothing like a little holiday drama to ramp up the new year, eh? For years, the least dramatic item at the annual Manheim Holiday Wrestling Tournament was the team title. For nearly a decade, it was a repeat of a repeat: Easton, Easton, Easton, Easton, Eas ... zzzzzzzz.
- Silicon Knights Vice President Quits Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 11:54AM29 Dec 2008: Seeking new challenges is all too human
- Why We?re Still Happy Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 6:26AMWhen bad news affects everyone, studies suggest that life satisfaction remains the same. People care more about social comparison than about absolute value of their bank accounts.
- We embrace the truth Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 10:05PMTo the relief of all, there was little of the expected educational jargon and buzzwords at last month’s Petron Gurong Kaakbay conference of the Sa Aklat Sisikat Foundation, which was held once more at the Ateneo de Manila University campus at Loyola Heights.
- Silocon Knights exec calls it quits Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 3:07AMThe vice-president of finance for local video game maker Silicon Knights has left the company after three years. Rob DePetris said he quit Silicon Knights, [...]
- Transylvania arts council lists events Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 6:19PMBREVARD – The Transylvania County Arts Council has announced its exhibition and performance schedule through March.
- Starting over: Nine-day break can lead to rust for high school hoops teams Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 2:49AMBasketball is a sport built around repetition and timing.
- Virtual Water Cooler Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 8:15PMI bowed forward 90 degrees and slowly lifted my right leg into the air behind me, like a ballerina only not as graceful. I maintained a shaky balance on my left leg for as long as I could before my right leg came down to prevent me from eating it on the cold concrete.
- Tech News Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 2:13AMAutodesk, the world leader in 2D and 3D design recently announced this Christmas season’s new game titles that were created with use of Autodesk technology. Among them are Fallout 3, Far Cry 2, Gears of War 2, James Bond: Quantum of Solace and Mortal Kombat® vs. DC Universe.
- Signs of our times Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 7:10AM Stars light the way, whether we believe or not
- The NEWSWEEK 50: Steve Jobs, Apple Founder Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 9:58PMThe ailing creator of the iPod and iPhone is next to irreplaceable.
- Take This Job and Love It Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 3:49PMYou have to work at loving your job.
- Autodesk Software Shapes Super Heroes, Open Worlds, Epic Battles and More in Top Holiday Games Tuesday, December 16, 2008 @ 9:41PM Autodesk, Inc. has announced that most of the top games hitting the shelves this holiday season have been created with Autodesk products. Autodesk technology helps game developers execute their creative vision from start to finish.
- Merry vs. happy Sunday, December 14, 2008 @ 7:45AMHas the Triangle become the latest battleground in the "War on Christmas"?
- Blame Bush, Obama or perhaps us Saturday, December 13, 2008 @ 6:00AMWhen someone screams about a terrible policy of the present administration, just pose four questions:First, was the controversial decision taken with bipartisan support? Second, were there precedents for such action in prior Democratic administrations? Third, will such policies continue under the newly elected Obama administration? Four, have the media changed their position on the issue since ...
- Blame Bush, Obama — or us? Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 10:16AMFirst, was the controversial decision taken with bipartisan support? Second, were there precedents for such action in prior Democratic administrations? Third, will such polices continue under the newly elected Obama administration?
- Eclectic duo making visit to Gaffney as part of Christmas Music Sandwiched-In program Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 7:05PM The Cherokee County Public Library and the Friends of the Library will host their Christmas Music Sandwiched-In program on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 12:15 until 1 p.m. in the large conference room at the main library. The duo TOO HUMAN will perform and a free lunch will be provided.
- "The All New Bargains Thread" Monday, December 8, 2008 @ 7:02PMangerisagift wrote: Oh and Prince of Persia comes to about 31.40 delivered with the discount from LoveFilm. Come to think of it, theres a bunch of decent deals. can;t be arsed to list them all, but heres a few:
- 03:26 (BST), 25/11/2008 Too Human Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS St. Catharines, ON (November 25, 2008) – ... Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 10:33AMSt. Catharines, ON (November 25, 2008) – Silicon Knights, one of the world’s largest independent developers, has just announced that the “Too Human” soundtrack is now available for purchase.
- John Farr: The Best Scorsese Movies by Farr Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 2:06PMLast week was notable for director Martin Scorsese reaching the golden age of 66, a moment when many a hard-working director might begin to...
- Foote’s Ornery Texans Tangle in ‘Estate’: John Simon (Update1) Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 5:52PMNov. 21 (Bloomberg) -- When Horton Foote ’s “Dividing the Estate” opened off-Broadway for a short run last season, I ended my glowing review with concern for the play’s future. I was much relieved to learn that the exact same production would transfer to Broadway.
- Feuding Texans, Tightwad Ashley Tangle in ‘Estate’: John Simon Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 6:52AMNov. 21 (Bloomberg) -- When Horton Foote ’s “Dividing the Estate” opened off-Broadway for a short run last season, I ended my glowing review with concern for the play’s future. I was much relieved to learn that the exact same production would transfer to Broadway.
- Movie capsules Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 5:12AMListing of the movies now playing.
- Home for the holidays? Ugh Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 9:18AMmore memorable yuletide film clans through the years and rates their holiday misery
- Letters to the Editor Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 5:43PMA Great Uniter? I thought Barack Obama was to be this great uniter. Picking mean, political-partisan hack Rahm Emanuel as his chief of staff is the opposite of his words. Get ready for more lies.
- Jules robot mimics emotions in real-time Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 5:59PM A research team at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL), a joint venture between the University of the West of England and the University of Bristol, have created a new robotic head that can react to and repeat facial emotion in real-time. The project has been over three years in the making and had the backing [...]
- Movie capsules Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 5:12AMListing of the movies now playing.
- See Jules the Mandroid chat Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 9:15AMUK scientists have created the first "humanoid" robot that can mimic the facial expressions and lip movements of a human being. Watch the video
- Spoon River Anthology at the Victoria Hall Theater Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 8:57AM Spoon River Anthology at the Victoria Hall Theater reviewed.
- Keep a sense of proportion Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 12:22AMA LONG with most people around the world I’ve been rooting for Barack Obama, now America’s president-elect. This time, the American people chose well. With the country’s economy and foreign policy in a shambles it wasn’t difficult to opt for change rather than McCain — more of the same.
- Darkest hours: In his new short-story collection, Stephen King continues to explore mortality Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 6:14AMBy CHRISTOPHER KELLY Only Stephen King knows the anguish, both mental and physical, he endured after his near-fatal car-pedestrian accident in the summer of 1999. What is very much evident, however, is how this event continues to inform and transform his strongest recent work. The short story collection Just After Sunset is King’s second volume this year, following his deeply felt Duma Key ...
- W. SCOTT THOMPSON: Man of destiny, one all too human Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 1:32AMWHAT do all men (and women -- allowing for Joan of Arc) have in common when they successfully hear the call of destiny?
- Entangling Alliances Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 11:07PMAmerica never went it alone, according to this comprehensive history of foreign policy.
- When All Else Fails, Blaming the Patient Often Comes Next Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 6:41PMLots of patients elude doctors clinical skill and therapeutic cleverness. Thats often when the trouble starts.
- PODCAST: Radio Free Nintendo: Episode 120 Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 7:03AMKarl joins us to talk about how hype affects games and gamers.
- Dorrance Publishing Company Announces Recent Book Releases - We Called Ourselves Rocketboatmen and Feet of Clay Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 7:01AM Dorrance Publishing Company recently released the following titles. They are available for purchase at http://www.dorrancebookstore.com, brick and mortar bookstores, on-line bookstores or by calling (800) 788-7654. Media review copies are available by calling (800) 788-7654.
- A DOZEN ON DENVER: Something in common Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 6:50AMThe mid-October Mile High City air was dry, crisp and rich with the home-again smell of burning leaves and the barest hint of ponderosa pine.
- Something in Common Monday, October 27, 2008 @ 4:57PM by Robert Greer The mid-October Mile High City air was dry, crisp and rich with the home-again smell of burning leaves and the barest hint of ponderosa pine. It was a scent that temporarily served to suppress the lingering smell of napalm, machine-gun oil and jungle rot that CJ Floyd had lived with for the past two years.
- Something in common Monday, October 27, 2008 @ 4:57PM by Robert Greer The mid-October Mile High City air was dry, crisp and rich with the home-again smell of burning leaves and the barest hint of ponderosa pine.
- When All Else Fails, Blaming the Patient Often Comes Next Monday, October 27, 2008 @ 11:09AMLots of patients elude doctors clinical skill and therapeutic cleverness. Thats often when the trouble starts.
- Likin’ Lycanthropy Friday, October 24, 2008 @ 5:21AMWhether you’re in the mood for a festive Halloween event, a chance to hang out with the Rodney Dangerfield of monsters or maybe give puns the “yuk or yuck” test, those who like to mix their horror and comedy, as in the old commercials for Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, can get their fill of both treats starting this week.
- Good Game: Video game retailers offer additional content along with their games Tuesday, October 21, 2008 @ 9:17PMAs the holiday release schedule begins to pick up speed, retailers are jockeying for consumers money. This week sees the release of "Fable II" and "Wii Music," while next week "Fallout 3" and the delayed "Littlebigplanet" will make their debut. Every week leading up to the release of "Chrono Trigger" for the Nintendo DS will mark the delivery of some triple-A title.
- When all else fails, blaming the patient often comes next Tuesday, October 21, 2008 @ 3:57PMPublished: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 5:08 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 10:48 a.m. Doctors and psychotherapists generally don’t like it when their patients don’t get better. But the fact is that lots of patients elude our clinical skill and therapeutic cleverness.