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CES 2010: best and worst of Consumer Electronics Show

January 28, 2010 C.E.S. 2010

Written by: Ian Markowitz The Consumer Electronics Show, better known as CES, takes over the city of Las Vegas every year in early January, showcasing the latest and greatest in consumer technology for the upcoming year. This year, approximately 120,000 people descended on the city for the industry showcase. I was fortunate enough to have [...]

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Youth in Revolt: sometimes slow but a success

January 28, 2010 Features

Written by: Kimera Rosen Youth in Revolt, featuring Michael Cera and newcomer Portia Doubleday, opened on January eighth in theaters nationwide. Featuring a talented cast which also includes Jean Smart, Steve Buscemi, Fred Willard, Ray Liotta, and Justin Long, the film was directed by Miguel Arteta and is based on C.D. Payne’s book series of [...]

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The Ultimate Compliment to CES: Cirque du Soleil’s KÀ

January 10, 2010 C.E.S. 2010

Written by: Ian Markowitz Cirque du Soleil’s KÀ at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas is certainly a spectacle worth a stop when in Las Vegas, but the true story with the show is the sheer investment in the technology and the performance space by Cirque du Soleil for the show. I envision when Cirque [...]

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My only post about ebook readers…the enTourage eDGe

January 9, 2010 C.E.S. 2010

Written by: Ian Markowitz I have very little faith in ebook readers because I just don’t think they will be as successful as everyone thinks they will be. e-Ink was a big step forward for the ebook readers and aside from 3D HDTVs ebook readers are the major trendy product at CES this year. The [...]

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Worst Idea of CES 2010: Taser’s Protector

January 8, 2010 C.E.S. 2010

Written by: Ian Markowitz With only one day down, I have already easily found the worst product idea of CES 2010. Taser at CES unveiled its new software/hardware combination with an application they call “Protector.” What is Protector you might ask, and why does it deserve its own post? Well, let me let Taser explain: PROTECTOR by [...]

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Get CES Coverage by Email!

December 31, 2009 C.E.S. 2010

Want to follow The Vanguard’s own Ian Markowitz and all of his CES experiences from the comfort of your own home or office? Well, the best and easiest way to do that is by subscribing to our CES-specific email edition! If you’re interested, simply fill out the form below: Enter your email address: Delivered by [...]

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CES Here We Come

December 29, 2009 C.E.S. 2010

Written by: Ian Markowitz With only one week remaining until I head off to CES 2010 I have to say I’m incredibly excited to be heading to the largest trade show in North America. My aim is to cover as much of the show as possible although the show stretches from the Las Vegas Convention [...]

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Assassins Creed 2 offers improvements but stale missions

December 10, 2009 Features

Written by: David Entin Ubisoft Montreal’s Assassin’s Creed (2007) was a free-running, sword-fighting, sandbox game that was revolutionary in its fluid game play, but was ultimately hampered by a constricting plot and mission structure. Ubisoft has followed up with the aptly titled: Assassin’s Creed 2.

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Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker brings wonder back to the holidays

December 10, 2009 Features

Written by: Rachael Fischer Between the end-of-semester stress and holiday bustle, the Boston Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker is the perfect escape to the shimmering dream world of a child’s imagination.

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Nightlight is Twilight’s blood-sucked brother

December 10, 2009 Features

Written by: Nicholas Smits Following their recent Hollywood successes, it isn’t unreasonable to assume everyone and their mothers know the story of Twilight. For those who don’t, however, it’s the tale of a high-school girl with divorced parents, who moves to a new state to live with her father.

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Cooking advice for everyone

December 10, 2009 Features

Written by: Rachael Fischer They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and if my personal experience is any indicator, the same adage applies to women as well. My agreement with Thomas S. Wampold, author of For Men Only: A Cookbook, from the Kitchen to the Bedroom, ends there.

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Cirque Du Soleil’s Alegria: Soon to open in Worcester

December 10, 2009 Features

Written by: Ian Markowitz Their shows have performed across the globe for the past 25 years, and now Cirque Du Soleil’s Acrobatic Talent Scout, Marceline Goldstein, discusses her role with the company as they prepare to open up their show, Alegria in Worcester from December 9-13. In her role as the Acrobatic Talent Scout for [...]

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