Jul
29
2009

Help your little Einstein prepare for success this school year with the following tips:
Be prepared
Help your kids be prepared for any school project that comes their way with pencil crayons, pens, paper, a three-ring binder, access to a computer, and a good printer. Avoid pricey ink replacements with the Kodak ESP 5 all-in-one printer, which [...]
Jul
22
2009

“The Proposal” (my 0-10 rating: 6)
Director: Anne Fletcher
Screenplay: Pete Chiarelli.
Cast: Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, Betty White
Time: 1 hr., 47 min.
Rating: PG-13 (sexual content, nudity and vulgarity)
Yes, it’s old, old material but as always, it ain’t the joke, it’s the way it’s delivered. “The Proposal” is solid entertainment, well-romanced by reasonable [...]
Jul
17
2009

(ARA) – With the abundance of fresh produce that accompanies the arrival of warm weather, you would think Americans’ diets would be healthier in summer than at nearly any other time of year. But what good are so-called “superfoods” like blueberries, fresh ginger and even eggs if you can’t get the kids (or your spouse) [...]
Jul
07
2009

In ‘An Introduction To Film Studies’, Allan Rowe states ‘In normal film viewing we experience simultaneously a number of codes: visual, sound and the codes controlling the linking of one sound or image to another’. These cinematic codes work to produce meaning in a film.
In David Lynch’s 1992 film Twin Peaks : Fire Walk With [...]
Jul
01
2009

(ARA) – Summer is the perfect time to journey outdoors and mingle with family and friends. However, the stress of hosting summer get-togethers can sometimes be discouraging. This year, avoid a meltdown and make your next barbecue or block party a breeze by keeping in mind the following party preparation tips:
1. Some barbecue fanatics spend [...]