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15 Day Song Challenge Part 2
Day 1 - A song that you used to love but now hate I loved this song when it first came out in the 90's, but after purchasing the album I realized there were much better songs on it. This song was overplayed on MTV and on the radio. For awhile there it was like I could not escape this song.
By Amanda Zylstra7 years ago in Beat
In The Big Short, 2008 Economic Crisis Had Winners Who Didn’t Break the Law
The 2008 economic crisis is long behind us. So why not go back and take a look at a number of people who saw it coming and made loads of money as a result? How about we stick them in the cell with Bernie Madoff instead and have them rig the market to reimburse the losses for the rest of us. Nah, that’s not the spirit of The Big Short, and you’ll have no problem juxtaposing what could be considered a bunch of misery merchants for farsighted heroes in this revealing Adam McKay film.
By Rich Monetti7 years ago in Geeks
Main Causes of VR Simulation Sickness and Ways to Avoid It
VR has become popular among gamers since it was first introduced because it gives them a more immersive playing experience, and there is a plethora of choices from which they can choose. While it’s not in everyone’s price range, VR can make you feel as if you’re in the game itself. As a lifelong gamer, the idea is exciting, but the hefty price tag is enough to bring me back to my senses. I would also need to have a beast of a PC to run it.
By John Grgurich7 years ago in Geeks
Broken Record Part 2
In the previous article, I talked about how a lack of choice in music was as big of a problem as piracy. The lack of consumer confidence is palpable. People used to love music and be extremely passionate, now people often complain they “hate all the new music they hear”. It wasn’t uncommon to hear seniors talk that way about their grand children's music, but these days the seniors with these opinions are high school seniors.
By Brett Hogan7 years ago in Beat
The Rise and History of Comic Conventions
Every year in San Diego, Comic-Con—one of the most popular comic conventions in the world—becomes the center place of cinematic announcements, fan panels, and excitement for a massive population of the world; they shape history. But San Diego Comic-Con is not a unique specimen. More and more, comic conventions of all sorts have been springing up, each with different focuses and different focuses.
By Anthony Gramuglia7 years ago in Geeks
Forgotten 'Toons
Cartoons have been a part of our collective lives in one form or another for hundreds of years. Even Leonardo da Vinci drew caricatures based on famous personalities of his day. The cartoon characters most of us are familiar with are the ones who have turned up on television or been made famous by regular appearances in newspapers and books. While it's safe to assume classic 'toon favorites like Charlie Brown, Garfield, and Mickey Mouse will always be with us, there are some once-popular cartoon characters who have since faded into obscurity -- at least in the minds of recent generations more obsessed with gadgets and social media trends than animated creations that aren't memes or GIFs.
By Kenneth Cox7 years ago in Geeks
Frozen (2010) Review
Title: FrozenMPAA Rating: RDirector: Adam GreenStarring: Emma Bell, Shawn Ashmore, Kevin ZegersRuntime: 1 hour 33 minutes What It Is? Joe and Dan (Ashmore and Zegers) have been the best of friends since kindergarten. One thing they’ve always shared is going skiing on Mount Holliston. However, this trip which the two BFF’s take in tandem is a little different. You see Dan has brought his girlfriend Parker (Emma Bell) along. This does not sit well with Joe who has seen Parker inject herself into every other facet of Dan’s life. Joe is resentful of this and persists on ribbing Parker throughout their arrival at Mount Holliston. That is until she convinces the lift attendant Jason (Ed Ackerman) to give them a lift ticket for her and her “friends.” Jason is bribed a hundred dollars and obliges thinking the friends are female. As the night is closing the trio decide one last run is in order they convince Jason to give them the last pass. Another attendant warns Jason that the boss is thinking of working him on a day he’s previously requested off for months. Jason tells the attendant that there are still three out there. Three other skiers appear from the lower mountain confusing the new attendant. This causes him to shut down the cable car lift system…with our trio still on them and hanging high above the ground. The three don’t initially panic thinking it could be a glitch or something. After some time however they quickly realize they’re stuck up there with only two choices find a way down, or freeze to death.
By FilmSnob Reviews.com7 years ago in Geeks