Relaxing Waves

Think fast! You might think that you've got the memory of a vengeful elephant, but according to science, your ability to recall colors isn't so hot. Research has claimed that humans are terrible at remembering certain shades of color, and that's where this new timesink of a game is aiming to improve things. The goal is simple: Look at the Pantone swatch shown on your screen, try to match it as closely as possible, and see how well you do over a run. It's a concept that can easily gobble up hours of your time as you work to out the exact shade of green or red that you were briefly exposed to. P

Young Washington’s epic ambition clearly exceeded its limited grasp to realize its grand vision. It’s an earnest but cursory exploration of the first US President’s early years as a wannabe British officer in the French & Indian War. Those interested in the subject matter should still check it out and will likely find gratification from its storybook interpretation of the man and the events that defined him, even if those yearning for a fuller, more nuanced and truly epic chronicle of the Founding Father will be left wanting.