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Snap Judgments
Some folks say that they and cameras do not get along. But few people can say, as I can, that they’ve killed one with their
As I Lay Dying: The Concert
They’re the most aggressive-sounding band in the genre, in my humble opinion. Their front man is a lumberjack-sized fellow with a booming, guttural growl that
The Twilight of Addiction
This is the age of addiction. Think about it. People are pointing to new addictions just about every day. The Internet, now, there’s a real
Relationship Status: Divorced
Facebook and other social networking resources are becoming big factors when it comes to divorce, according to a new study by the American Academy of
Movie Monday: Grown Ups
So, given your choice of watching children’s toys act like adults or real adults act like children, what would you pick? Most Americans went with
Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Online
I just saw a New York Times article that I had to comment on. The piece, by Tara Parker-Pope, asked the question: “Is the Internet
You’ve Got a Friend in Us
Plugged In has been talking about Facebook and Twitter for, oh, years now—their pros, their cons and how they’re changing the way we relate to
Movie Making, the Syfy Way
Syfy, the oddly spelled cable outlet once known as the Sci-Fi Network, has never been known for its award-winning original programming. Known for such films
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
About Us
Good media discernment is about guarding our eyes and hearts before we watch or listen. And it’s also about grappling with the entertainment we do see or hear. That’s why the Plugged In Blog is devoted to guarding, discussing and grappling. About Plugged In >>