Archive for January, 2012

Shakira’s new DVD focuses on dancing more than music

DVD Spotlight Shakira, En Vivo Desde Paris (Sony Music) 2 1/2 stars. Its said that Hips Dont Lie, and that may be the case, but hips most definitely shake, as seen in this high octane, 22-song sweat-fest from Shakira. Filmed in 2011 at the Palais de Bercy in Paris, its energy level makes Madonna, Janet [...]

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart Spotted Kissing in Pic

Robert Pattinson has been busy as a bee promoting his new movie Water For Elephants. The film’s New York City premiere took place a couple of nights back and the actor seemed to be having a great time as he was spotted smooching on his Twilight Saga co-star Kristen Stewart in the back of a [...]

Lunch for $10 or Less: Manchurian Rice Company

What impressed me first about the Kung Pao Chicken ($8.99) at this new Harbor East eatery was its boisterous fire. The pepper heat comes up front, with an intensity many Asian restaurants won’t offer unless you ask for it. The Kung Pao declares the kitchen is not afraid to scare off wobbly Western palates, which [...]

New Year, New Show, New Beginnings

But they say for every door that closes, another opens. And let’s just say the door that opened was pretty damn cool. Firstly, we have a new VJ, which meant a new co-host for me. Being socially awkward, I felt the stress of having to engage in close social interaction with someone I’d soon be [...]

A New Year Needs a New Calendar

One of my favorite things about a new year is getting new calendars. This desktop calendar from pixelimpress is full of fun whimsical pictures like this octopus I love this letterpress calendar by Color Box Design This smaller 4×6 calendar from Fuzzy Hippo Designs would great as a desk or wall calendar. Plus I love [...]