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A Big Pain in the Neck (and Back and Shoulders)
As I type, my right shoulder blade feels like a World Cup player is dribbling it. For the last three days my favorite companions have
Movie Monday: Toy Story 3
It was easy to figure out this week’s big movie (ahem) buzz. Toy Story 3, the newest installment in Pixar’s timeless franchise, collected an estimated
Mmmmmm, Pop Culture …
Quick: When you hear the name Homer, do you think of the father of Western civilization’s literature, the Greek poet who crafted The Iliad and
Luuuke, I Need a Doctor …
Have you ever wondered what really caused Darth Vader to turn to the dark side? Maybe not. But there’s new research that points to an
When Kids’ Meals Aren’t for Kids
The other day I learned that fast-food kids’ meals may be even less healthy than I thought. Fries aside, and not counting greasy burgers, sugary
Death Does Not Become Us
Even in death, some celebrities can’t escape the spotlight. After actor Gary Coleman’s tragic passing, a controversy of sorts erupted when it came to light
Movie Monday: Don’t Mess With the Karate Kid
Every week, Hollywood industry insiders speculate on how well new movies will do at the box office. Most weeks, these wizened mavens are pretty accurate.
Little Girl Lost
Lindsay Lohan is up to her old tricks again. Sadly, I’m not referring to the playful mischief that endeared her to us in 1998’s family
Babies Gone Gaga
It’s a trend most of us would love to see come to an end: young children acting out adult roles, prompted by clueless parents who
MTV’s Muddled Movie Awards
If you missed Sunday night’s presentation of this year’s MTV Movie Awards and you’re still wondering who won, the answer is, well, nobody. Nobody who
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