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Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: I Am Legend: 2 of 70
"I Am Legend" the movie is based on Richard Matheson's novel of the same name. It is the third movie to be made from the novel and Matheson's writings have modernized the vampire, in today's culture. Themes of transformation, spirituality, and man's struggle with isolation come up throughout "I Am Legend". Also, Carl Jung's c... More..
Entertainment > Movie Remakes & Adaptations Evaluating movie remakes: 1 of 19
In December of 2008 a remake of "The Day the Earth Stood Still" will hit theatres starring Keanu Reeves as Klaatu and Jennifer Connelly as Helen. With almost sixty years since the original, some movie viewers will not realize that this movie was originally shown in 1951, to rave reviews. Each year a portion of new releases ar... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes How to survive a break-up: 10 of 44
If you have made the choice to date, then chances are you have broken up with or have been on the receiving end of a break-up, with a partner. The first thing to remember is that you are not alone and break-ups happen to everyone (Happy...). Although, a clich, time does heal all wounds but in the meantime use these five tips ... More..
Relationships & Family > First Dates Avoiding disaster on a first date: 2 of 8
A first date with someone is often a nerve-wracking experience especially if it is with someone you don't know well. The first date can be used to gauge the other person's interests, desires, needs, and emotional stability. If you're going on a first date use some of these ideas to ease your nerves and increase the possibilit... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Should the US continue to participate in the War in Iraq?: 15 of 52
The length of the war in Iraq and Afghanistan is creating soldiers that are experiencing stress at higher and higher levels and this is leading to an increase in post traumatic stress disorder. The enemy in these war zones can be anyone from a goat herder to a taxi driver and with American deployments over a year stress is he... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Why you should meditate: 3 of 8
Meditation has been known to reduce stress, focus the mind, increase creativity and instill a general feeling of well-being. In a hectic world of go, go, go meditation can act as the calm within a storm as worries, anxieties and the basic tension of the day are eased. Meditation can be linked with a spiritual life and offers ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Kingdom of Heaven: 2 of 5
"Kingdom of Heaven" is a tale about adventure, bloodshed, spirituality, love, and the undeniable goodness of man but what makes this movie more than a modern day epic? Written by William Monahan and directed by Ridley Scott "Kingdom of Heaven" is a sly social commentary on the conflicts between religious groups that have span... More..
Entertainment > Movie News & Previews Movie previews: Punisher, War Zone: 1 of 1
Mob boss Billy Russoti is horribly disfigured by vigilante-hero Frank Castle and Russoti sets his sights on revenge. With a new nickname Russoti tracks down the Punisher as the Jigsaw with an army of criminals in hot pursuit. As the FBI stands bye mired in red tape the Punisher takes on Jigsaw and his thugs vigilante style (C... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Resident Evil: Extinction: 7 of 13
"Resident Evil: Extinction" is a stylish film that stand outs amongst other movies in the action/adventure genre by being intelligent and fun. There are social commentaries being made in "Resident Evil: Extinction," on Western society's lust for violence. As well, the viewer's fears are being played upon. The fear of disease,... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary When it is and isn't okay for a woman to date a much older man: 6 of 11
The practice of older men dating younger women is nothing new and is seen as socially acceptable as most older men have established themselves in some way while having more to offer their younger female partners. Older, wealthy men have even more opportunities to date as their financial security adds to their overall attracti... More..