She insisted on this part, and my father later backed her up: the magic was not just that the drum of a solid wood object without batteries rotated but that it did so only when unobserved, stopping whenever observed.

NEWYORKER: All That

That leaves Mr Ramos with time to drum up support for Renato de Villa, the solid if uninspiring defence secretary, behind whom the church and business are beginning to unite, and whom many believe Mr Ramos would like to see stepping into his shoes.

ECONOMIST: Strictly ballroom

Larry Mullen Jr. adds a touch of humanity to the number of synthesized percussion and drum loops, and bassist Adam Clayton remains one of the most rock-solid players in the business.

CNN: Entertainment - U2's latest a muddle of music both memorable, middling