Archive for January, 2010
What New Marvel Movies Are Coming Out?
January 29th, 2010 |What New Marvel Movies Are Coming Out?
Four new Marvel movies are coming out in 2010 and 2011. All of them are Avengers-related.
First up is Iron Man 2 in May of 2010. Scarlett Johansson stars alongside Mickey Rourke and Robert Downey Jr..
Fans of Marvel movies will have to wait almost a year for another film, but the wait will be worth it. May of 2011 offers The Avengers by Louis Laterrier. Then we’ll see Thor, directed by none other than Kenneth Branagh, hitting theaters in June of 2011.
Just one month after Thor, The…
What New Horror Movies Are Coming Out in 2010?
January 28th, 2010 |What new horror movies are coming out in 2010?
Update–September 27, 2010 – My friend Shane Rivers has just published a post about Upcoming Horror Films at Only Good Movies. Check it out for the latest info about this October’s slate of new horror movies..
A LOT of new horror movies are coming out in 2010.
If you’re like me you’re weary of the same old shlock that Hollywood’s been putting out for the last couple of decades. We’ve had so many “romantic comedies” mixed in with countless reboots and rehashed plots you’d think there was a writer’s strike going…
What Movies Are Coming to DVD in 2010?
January 27th, 2010 |What movies are coming to DVD in 2010?
We currently only know the names of movies coming to DVD in 2010 for January and February, and a few hints about March.
The early DVD season will be dominated by Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, which did big numbers at the box office. Expect I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell to be big at frat houses and 16 year old boy’s sleepovers everywhere.
Here are the upcoming 2010 DVD releases that we know for sure right now.
Movies Coming to DVD in January 2010
- Trucker
- Big Fan
- Cloudy
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Where Are the Best Places to Elope?
January 27th, 2010 |Where are the best places to elope?
The best places to elope are places with lax marriage laws and beautiful scenery.
Eloping is a lost art. There was a time in our history when sneaking away with your lover to get married was downright honorable.
People elope to sneak out of a bad situation or to get married without parental approval. These days, some people elope just for the heck of it — they see it as a unique alternative to a traditional wedding.
Certain parts of the country are better destinations to head for if you’re planning on eloping;…
Kindle Deals, Discounts, and Best Prices
January 25th, 2010 |Kindle Deals, Discounts, and Best Prices
Amazon’s eBook reader Kindle features an electronic paper display, a super-thin body, and hundreds of thousands of book titles available for download from the Kindle store. Amazon’s asking price, as of January 2010, is $259 for the Kindle 2. The most popular books cost $9.99 to download too. So who could blame you for searching for Kindle deals, Kindle discounts, and best prices on Kindles?
The Original Kindle
Amazon no longer sells their original Kindle reader, but that doesn’t mean you can’t buy one. The first-generation Kindle was a good device and even featured…
Where Are the Best Places to Propose?
January 25th, 2010 |Where are the best places to propose?
If you have a little cash saved away you can make your proposal really memorable.
Here are the ten best places to propose, according to me:
1. The Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is a monument to love that outlasts life. If you propose in the early morning or late evening hours, you’ll avoid the overcrowded Taj Mahal atmosphere and the white marble of the monument will glow with the sun’s rays.
2. Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls has been synonymous with romance for decades. Niagara Falls offers massive waterfalls and romantic walks. It’s…
What Is an Average ASVAB Score?
January 22nd, 2010 |What is an average ASVAB score?
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, commonly known as the ASVAB, is a multiple choice test designed by the military and government to evaluate a person’s skills. The ASVAB score helps the military determine a person’s MOS, or Military Occupational Specialty. The job opportunities open to you in the military will be determined almost exclusively by your ASVAB score.
What’s On the ASVAB?
The ASVAB features multiple choice questions on a range of topics:
- General Science
- Arithmetic Reasoning
- Word Knowledge
- Paragraph Comprehension
- Numerical Operations
- Auto and Shop Information
- Mathematics Knowledge
- Mechanical Comprehension and
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Wal-Mart for President
January 21st, 2010 |Supreme Court Ends Limits on Corporate Campaign Contributions
A strongly divided Supreme Court voted today to end Federal limits on campaign spending by big corporations. The Court voted 5-4 in favor of ending limits placed on campaign contributions by both big business and worker unions.
Sure, I know the Supreme Court is tilted to the right, but I never thought I’d see a Supreme Court, any Supreme Court, make such a bold decision in opposition to their own past findings.
Remember the McCain-Feingold Law of 2003? Apparently the Supreme Court doesn’t either. That law, also known as the Bipartisan Campaign Reform…
What Is an Average MCAT Score?
January 21st, 2010 |What is an average MCAT score?
The Medical College Admissions Test, or MCAT, is a computer-based standardized test for students applying to medical school. The purpose of the MCAT is to provide applicants to medical schools with a common score on the same test. Students taking the MCAT are tested on problem solving, writing, critical thinking, and basic science concepts.
Why the MCAT?
The MCAT was developed early in the 20th century to combat rising dropout rates at medical schools–estimates suggest that as many as 1 in 5 medical students in the 30s were dropping out because they weren’t prepared…
What Is an Average DAT Score?
January 20th, 2010 |What is an average DAT score?
The DAT, or Dental Admissions Test, is a 90 minute test with 100 questions that determines your aptitude and the likelihood that you will succeed in dental school.
Dental programs use the DAT as a guide when considering your application for admission. There is no “cut off” score on the DAT, nor does your score on the DAT indicate whether or not you’ll get into a program.
The DAT tests your proficiency in basic biology and both organic and inorganic chemistry as well as problem solving and higher math.
Is the DAT a difficult…
The Kindle Pricing Strategy & The Kindle Pricing History
January 20th, 2010 |The Kindle Pricing Strategy & The Kindle Pricing History
Some people criticized the original price of the Kindle 2 after accusations surfaced about the device’s production cost. More questions have come up about the feasibility of Amazon’s business model concerning their Kindle store and the selling of eBooks online, especially when many of the titles are completely free. Amazon has since decreased the price of the Kindle 2 device and refined the pricing strategy of their Kindle store.
The Kindle Pricing History
The original Kindle, which was so hotly anticipated it sold out online in a matter of hours, was…
What Is an Average GMAT Score?
January 19th, 2010 |What is an average GMAT score?
The Graduate Management Admissions Test, or GMAT, is a required exam for entrance into business school.
If you’ve decided to apply to business school, you know that you will need to take the GMAT and that you’ll want to earn as high a score as possible.
Your overall GMAT score will range from 200 – 800, with 800 being a “perfect score”.
Why Use the GMAT?
GMAT scores are used to help business schools figure out how well you will perform academically in a business or management program. Think of the GMAT as the…
What Movie Sequels Are Coming Out in 2010?
January 18th, 2010 |What movie sequels are coming out in 2010?
Lots of movie sequels are coming out in 2010. It’s going to be another year of Hollywood churning out sequels and reboots.
People complain about the lack of originality and repetitive nature of Hollywood movies, but some films demand sequels. Sequels can be great–think of The Godfather Part Two, The Wrath of Khan, or The Empire Strikes Back? Those series wouldn’t be nearly as rich without their sequels.
Some great movie sequels are set to appear in 2010. Here’s the sequels to look out for at your local box office.
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Kindle Covers and Cases
January 18th, 2010 |Kindle Covers and Cases
Amazon’s Kindle is popular. If you got your hands on one, the first thing you’ll probably want to do is get a good Kindle case, or cover. You want to protect your investment, and a cover is the best way to keep the dings and scratches at bay. (Please note that all of the Kindle covers and cases mentioned in this post were available at these prices as of January, 2010, but those prices and availability could have changed since then.)
Not only are Kindle covers and cases important for protecting the device, you can express…
How Do You Make the Kindle Read Aloud Function Work?
January 16th, 2010 |How Do You Make the Kindle Read Aloud Function Work?
Amazon’s Kindle 2 eBook reader promises to revolutionize the act of reading. Amazon hopes the Kindle will do for books what the iPod did for music. To this end, the Kindle and Kindle 2 devices boast features to entice users to use the Kindle for all their reading, kind of like how iPods became everyone’s “default” music player a few years ago.
The Kindle 2′s dictionary function allows users to look up unfamiliar words without interrupting the reading time, and with the bookmark function, you can mark a page for…
Where Are the Best Places to SCUBA Dive?
January 16th, 2010 |Where are the best places to SCUBA dive?
Choosing the right spot for your SCUBA experience means considering the quality of diving as well as the quality of “topside”. After all, you can’t spend all your time underwater. (Fifty Places to Dive Before You Die offers a lot more information about the best places to SCUBA dive, but we’re going to tackle the subject a little more briefly here ourselves.)
To pick a diving spot, first decide what type of sights you want to see and how hard you’re willing to work to get to a solid dive experience. Looking…
What Are Some Diet Tips that Actually Work?
January 16th, 2010 |What are some diet tips that actually work?
There are plenty of diet tips floating around the Internet, from drink recipes meant to ‘detox’ the body, to the names of the latest dietary supplement meant to “block the intake of fat”, or some similar nonsense.
Here are ten diet tips that actually work. Follow these tips and combine them with a low calorie diet and plenty of exercise to get the weight loss you want.
1. Drink Plenty of Water or Other Calorie-Free Drinks
Some people’s bodies confuse the feeling of thirst for the feeling of hunger, probably because we…
What Are Some Kindle Alternatives?
January 16th, 2010 |What are some Kindle alternatives?
The two Amazon Kindle devices are the best known eBook readers on the market, but the two Kindles aren’t the only fish in the eBook reader sea. As with any major tech purchase, you should shop around before plunking down hundreds of books on a Kindle.
What are some Kindle alternatives? Listed here are five options to consider if you’re looking for an eBook reader but aren’t sure the Kindle is right for you.
Kindle App for PC / iPhone / iPod Touch
What if you’ve already got one fancy gadget you use on a…
Which Diet Aids Work?
January 15th, 2010 |Which diet aids work?
The only FDA approved diet aid that works is Alli. This used to be a prescription medication, but it’s now available over the counter. Alli works by blocking the body’s absorption of up to 25% of the fat ingested at meals. Unlike some other diet aids, prescription or not, Alli doesn’t work on the mind or the metabolism. The weight loss help is provided by Alli’s effect on the digestive system. Alli has some uncomfortable digestive side effects, especially in users who don’t reduce their fat intake. (Think loose, greasy stools.)
Other over the counter diet…
Where Are the Best Places to Study Abroad?
January 15th, 2010 |Where are the best places to study abroad?
Avoiding the Groucho Marx joke I could make about “studying a broad”, choosing a location outside of America to go to for a semester or two of college could mean the difference between an exciting educational experience and a run of the mill one.
More people are studying abroad these days, most likely due to more university participation in study abroad programs.
Studying abroad is an opportunity to learn about another culture, to learn a new subject, to experience life outside the US, and to expand your mind in all sorts of…
Good Books Available on the Kindle
January 14th, 2010 |Good Books Available on the Kindle
Amazon’s Kindle eBook reader transforms the experience of reading. Imagine carrying your entire library in a device as slender as a ballpoint pen and lighter than your average paperback.
The Kindle can download titles in less than a minute. Books on the Kindle cost anywhere from a few cents to a few dollars depending on the title.
The Kindle is a great device, but even the best eBook reader in the world is useless if there aren’t good titles available to read. Which good books are available on the Kindle?
Not only is the…
Where Are the Best Places to Honeymoon?
January 13th, 2010 |What are the best places to honeymoon?
Modern Bride magazine published the results of a poll about the best honeymoon vacation spots.
Here are the 10 best places to honeymoon and a few notes about each destination.
Hawaii
It’s a cliche to say you’re going to Hawaii for your honeymoon. But stereotypes exist for a reason. This is the number one Honeymoon destination because the word Hawaii is synonymous with luxury, beauty, and relaxation. Whether you want long walks on the beach, thrilling watersports and activities, or great food and drink, Hawaii’s the perfect spot for a honeymoon.
Italy
Romantic…
How Does the Kindle Work in Australia?
January 12th, 2010 |How Does the Kindle Work in Australia?
The first Kindle device released by Amazon was not compatible for use in Australia. In fact, the Kindle 1 was for Americans and Americans only.
Late last year Amazon released the Kindle 2 which works with multiple wireless networks like 3G and others. The Kindle is now available to people in over 100 countries, including Australia.
But how does the Kindle work in Australia? Before you rush out and buy a Kindle down under, consider the following..
How To Find the Australian Kindle
In order to purchase a Kindle for shipment to Australia…
How Does the Kindle Work in Canada?
January 12th, 2010 |How Does the Kindle Work in Canada?
Amazon’s Kindle eBook reader is one of the most popular new gadgets this decade. The first group of Kindles sold out within hours and was out of stock for months.
Despite their popularity, the original Kindle had a major flaw — it was available only in the United States. International customers were out of luck.
The Basics
In October of 2009, Amazon released the international version of the Kindle 2. The Kindle 2 is an improvement on the original Kindle for many reasons, the most relevant to those outisde of the USA is…
How Does the Amazon Kindle 2 Work?
January 11th, 2010 |Amazon Kindle 2 Review
Amazon’s Kindle, released in 2007, was a hardware device designed for the purchasing, reading, and storage of e-books through the online bookseller’s retail store. The device proved so popular that Amazon released the Kindle 2 in late February 2009. Like it’s predecessor (which is no longer available, although you can still get a great deal on one at places such as eBay or Craigslist), the Kindle 2 uses the E ink brand electronic paper display to mimic the look of text on regular paper rather than a screen.
Users purchase e-book files over Amazon’s Whispernet Internet…
Where Are the Best Places to Retire?
January 11th, 2010 |Where are the best places to retire?
Choosing a spot to live out your life after retirement is no small task. Yes you want to live somewhere nice, but you want to spend your golden years in a location that won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Also, while you are retired you aren’t dead yet. You need a spot that offers plenty of recreation and other perks while still saving you a little money in the process.
Here in the United States, there are plenty of retirement options that fit the bill. Here’s a breakdown of the top…
What’s a Healthy Diet that Works?
January 10th, 2010 |What’s a healthy diet that works?
There are plenty of diets that different experts consider “healthy” — whether or not a diet works is mostly up to you.
Here’s a short list of “healthy diets” that people have success losing weight with.
Glycemic Index
Foods: certain fruits and vegetables; whole grains such as oats, barley, and bran; basmati rice; some pasta; quinoa; chick peas; plain yogurt; and skim milk
Macrobiotic Diet
Foods: brown rice; soy-bean products; local fruits and vegetables; beans, seeds and nuts in moderation; fish in moderation.
Organic
Foods: pesticide-free fruits and vegetables; whole grains; free-range
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Where Are the Best Places to Travel?
January 9th, 2010 |Where are the best places to travel?
Figuring out the best place for you to travel is a matter of deciding what kind of trip you want to have and picking a spot. Simple as that — just decide if you want a budget vacation, an exotic destination, or a family-themed getaway.
Best Budget Travel Spots
If you’re trying to make your money stretch a little further, you’re going to have to vacation to places where the US Dollar is strong against the local currency. If you’ve been keeping an eye on the financial section of your local
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How Old Do You Have to Be to Get Married?
January 8th, 2010 |How old do you have to be to get married?
When I was growing up in the 80s, there was a defined legal minimum age required before a couple could be legally married. I remember this because my uncle was in a long relationship with a woman and I remember him talking about wanting to be married and that since they were both over the age of 16. That seemed very old to me then — I was around 8– but come to find out that old law has changed dramatically.
Depending on where you live, the legal
…
What Movies Are Coming Out in 2010?
January 7th, 2010 |What movies are coming out in 2010?
Looking at the year ahead, 2010 should be an excellent year for films.
Fans of fantasy have The Sorceror’s Apprentice as well as the new Harry Potter film to look forward to, while those of you who love 3-D movies can get excited for Step Up, Alpha and Omega, and Piranha.
If you like reboots, 2010 will be right up your alley. Look for new versions of classics like Wall Street, Robin Hood, Tron, Rapunzel, and Alice in Wonderland, as well as new takes on Repo Man, The A-Team, and Red Dawn.
Here’s…
What Is an Average PSAT Score?
January 6th, 2010 |What is an average PSAT score?
The PSAT is the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test, or the Pre-SAT. It is also known as the NMSQT or National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test — scores on the PSAT can earn high school students accolades and scholarships as part of the National Merit Scholars program. The PSAT is a good barometer for a student’s performance on the SAT and their ability to earn admission at colleges around the country.
Students take the PSAT / NMSQT in either tenth or eleventh grade as a way of preparing them for the actual SAT, qualifying for academic…
What Is an Average GRE Score?
January 5th, 2010 |What is an average GRE score?
The GRE, or Graduate Record Exam, is a required test for people wishing to enter Graduate School. The GRE is made up of two distinct tests — the General Test and any Subject Tests you wish to take. Many people won’t need to take any Subject Tests, but some areas of study will require it.
The General Test is made up of three parts — verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing. The verbal and the quantitative tests will produce a separate score between 200 – 800. Scores on the analytical writing test are reported in…
How Old Do You Have to Be to Babysit?
January 4th, 2010 |How old do you have to be to babysit?
Babysitting is a great part-time work choice for young teenagers — most states won’t allow kids to work until they are a certain age, usually between 14 and 16 depending on the state. However, if you want your child to make a little extra money while learning work ethic and probably having a good time to boot, babysitting is a viable and legal career option.
There is a consensus among people hiring babysitters that the minimum age is about 12. That’s the age at which a child seems able to handle…
How Old Do You Have to Be to Buy Condoms?
January 4th, 2010 |How Old Do You Have to Be to Buy Condoms?
It is hard enough getting up the nerve to buy your first pack of condoms without having to worry about breaking the law. Many young people write in to the site asking if there is a legal age limit on the sale of condoms and other prophylactics.
I want to make this perfectly clear — there is no age restriction on condom sales. You can buy them no matter your age. In fact if a salesperson were to deny you the purchase of condoms he or she could get in…
What Is an Aztak EZ Reader, and How Does It Work?
January 1st, 2010 |What is an Aztak EZ Reader, and how does it work?
The Aztak EZ Reader is an eBook reader device that is relatively low-cost and very user friendly. These devices stand in contrast to Amazon’s Kindle (the EZ Reader is over $100 cheaper) which throws in a lot of features that many people don’t mind sacrificing for a lower price.
The EZ Reader is known for being the energy efficient and affordable version of popular eBook readers.
Aztak EZ Reader Pluses
There’s a lot to love about the Aztak, especially considering it is a piece of “budget technology”.
The EZ…