December 2010 News

The Matrix

Published: December 31, 2010

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It is easy to confuse the concepts of “virtual reality” and a “computerized model of reality (simulation)”. The former is a self-contained Universe, replete with its “laws of physics” and “logic”. It can bear resemblance to the real world or not. It can be consistent or not. It can interact with the real world or [...]


Overview And Take On Clint Eastwood

Published: December 31, 2010

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Clint Eastwood was born in 1930 in San Francisco. Clinton Eastwood Jr. was his original name. He dropped out of college in the early 1950′s trying a business related career and found himself an actor in B-movies until he got his first breakthrough in the TV series Rawhide. He went on to spaghetti Westerns starting [...]


The Love Guru

Published: December 30, 2010

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Forget animated characters, Mike Myers is back in his first original role since Austin Powers and he doesnt disappoint. The Love Guru is a thinly veiled homage to Deepak Chopra, focusing on the travails of one guru who has to break a curse, reunite a couple and get a hockey team to the Stanley Cup. [...]


The LOST Season Finale

Published: December 29, 2010

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I admit, the second season`s finale of LOST was amazing. I was a bit disappointed from the last episodes but this one absolutely turned my interest back. Finally, something really important happened and we found out some of the Island`s secrets and as it seems we`ll continue to figure them out in the next season. [...]


The History Of The Star Wars Films

Published: December 28, 2010

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Star Wars was one of those magnificent films that was an instant phenomenon when it hit the box office and continues to be a hit today. Why not take a moment to follow the intriguing history of Star Wars. After a successful run in the early 1970s with the box office hit American Graffiti; in [...]


The Heartbreak Kid

Published: December 24, 2010

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The Farrelly Brothers have done it again with ()Heartbreak Kid! These talented brothers are a writer-director team who have become icons in comedy circles. Heartbreak Kid is another great movie that will be an instant hit to add to their list of classics. We all remember their previous movies: Theres Something About Mary, Dumb and [...]


Help! Why Does My Home Made Soap Pong?

Published: December 23, 2010

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If youve made a batch of soap and been dismayed by the way your soap stinks fragrance wise, here are some reasons why: 1. Using ordinary perfumes or colognes. You need to use fragrances suitable for soap making. 2. Using candle making or craft fragrance. See number 1 above. 3. Using rancid oils. 4. Too [...]


The Golden Compass

Published: December 22, 2010

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Well even after seeing the film, I am still left to wonder what the big controversy is all about. I had never read the book series that New Line Cinema is hoping to be the next Harry Potter and if the film is an indication of what is to come. I am not even sure [...]


The Game’s Afoot! Famous Detectives Leave Their Mark

Published: December 20, 2010

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Famous fictional detectives are often as beloved for what they say as for the mysteries they solve. For instance, Sherlock Holmes fans will recognize his “Elementary, my dear Watson”; afficionados of Inspector Clouseau from the “Pink Panther” series know he introduces himself: “I am Inspector Clouseau of the Suret”; while the enchanting Charlie Chan is [...]


Good Guitar Technique Will Allow You To Play Anything!

Published: December 18, 2010

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There are many philosophies when it comes to practicing guitar. Some people don’t practice at all, others practice for 10+ hours per day! Steve Vai’s legendary 10-hour guitar workout comes to mind. But consider this…who do you think is the better guitar player? The person who hardly practices, or the person who practices on a [...]


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