Occasionally a movie comes out that is bad on so many levels that you just can’t seem to get enough of it. You know the kind I’m talking about. Terrible acting, over-dramatic dialogue, unneeded and scientifically impossible stunts, scantly clad women, etc, etc, etc. At first, you feel you’ve wasted 90 minutes of your life watching a bunch of explosions loosely tied together around some mundane plot. Then you watch it a second time. And a third time. And then a fourth. And then, before you know it, you’re quoting that horrible movie amongst your friends.

Have you ever seen a television show and thought, “How can I see another 36 hours of that?” If you’re as obsessed with media as I am, you probably view entertainment in seasons, not episodes.

When attempting to cook up your TV junkie fix, you may find that supporting your habit means blowing all of your money on DVD box sets and frivolous premium channel subscriptions. With reruns as your only methadone source, how do you handle an unhealthy media obsession?

By Rebecca Ullman

Studies have shown a direct correlation between testosterone levels and tool quantity. What does this means to you? In order to prove your status as a strappingly macho, stallion-like individual, it’s imperative that you immediately turn off Oprah, remove your genitalia from between your legs, and purchase a multitude of masculine hardware. Put on a flannel shirt while you’re at it. If feasible, sprinkle a little saw dust on your sleeves.

No more crying and whimpering about your empty toolbox. It’s time to grab hold of some large, powerful instruments and feel like a man again. Here’s a list of tools, appliances, and accessories that’ll put some hair on your chest:

By Michael Danzig

So Britney is bald… and I can’t stop laughing. What ever happened to that smokin’ hot pop star we couldn’t get enough of? She’s gaining weight, bouncing in and out of rehab weekly, and sporting a hair style most commonly associated with short, stocky men. Oh Britney, what should we do with you? Or, better question, what should you do with your glistening bald noggin? Here are a few tips for Britney and the bald alike:

Keep it shiny: Being bald comes with many responsibilities, one of which is keeping that dome as shiny as Lil’ Jon’s platinum grill. The HeadBlade HeadLube Moisturizer will keep your head slick, so that the sun will bounce off of it as you’ve always dreamt it would. … Read Entire Post

By Scott Hinners

Cartoon Network finally got what’s coming to it and not because of its content either, although I do find its late night television offensive and often malicious. The red paint has finally been thrown upon the channel’s mink coat of a marketing strategy. As you may have heard, the guerilla push for their new Adult Swim movie, “Aqua Teen Hunger Force,” caused a city-wide bomb scare in Boston in February, effectively shutting down major highways and raining chaos down on thousands of unsuspecting citizens. TBS and its publicity wags at Interference Inc. have agreed to pay $2 million in retributions to city and state organizations, but can this really undo the damage they have done? The utter shame they brought upon the city of Boston?

By Colleen Lynch

Picture yourself rocking out in front of 50,000 screaming fans. Despite the blaring guitars and the roar of the crowd, you still hear the sound of your voice as you hit the high notes of your chart-topping single. Even if you’re not quite a rock star just yet, there are still major advantages to quality, sound isolating earphones.

Something to be aware of when choosing a pair of headphones is that manufacturers use two different terminologies to describe their products: “noise canceling” and “sound isolating” earphone technology. While both are acceptable options for avid listeners, most people are unaware of the subtle differences between the two.

By Colleen Lynch

If you’re among the throngs of people literally attached at the hip to an iPod or an iPod Nano, chances are you own a few peripheral accessories. Topping the list of hot third party add-ons are sound docks; which are home stereo systems designed for easy iPod drop-in. These iPod-specific speaker offerings not only allow for desired ear-bursting volumes, but also provide the added bonus of charging the device as it plays.

By Colleen Lynch

Victory feels so real you can taste it. With face paint applied and beer in hand, you chant along with 50,000 fellow fans, screaming support for your favorite team. You have the best seat in the house, — with ample leg room, no bathroom lines, and no 7 foot-tall lummox blocking your view.

All of this is made possible through the glorious innovation of high definition television. Hi-def, or so the manufacturers would have you believe, can transport you from the comfort of your couch right up to the 20 yard-line.

By Scott Hinners

If common sense is any indication, buyers of “Do-It-Yourself” books are potentially helpless individuals. While sympathy for their uninformed plights may be warranted, it is certainly not the occasional hobbyist that gravitates towards these books. In fact, people buying more than ONE “how to” guide should seriously consider their social standing and examine if their mothers really deserve position number one on their short list of friends. The following books for do-it-yourselfers depict far more than mere hobbies and indicate a need for some major life overhaul – quite possibly more than any one, two, or even ten books could deliver:

If you and your friends love hitting the casinos, but no one’s getting any rooms comped at Harrah’s, then just play at home with the 1000 Pcs 11.5 Gram Clay Composite Casino Gambling Poker Chip Set. You can create the same fun of being in a casino right in
your own living room. This is a complete poker set with all the components you need to have a fully functional, casino-style game of poker, minus the watered-down drinks. The set includes:

X-Men 2 – X-Men United: This is an action-packed movie filled with special effects and a compelling story line. The X-Men story is about humans who have mutations that give them super powers. The X-Men, a group of peaceful mutants, protect the world from evil. In the film, a rogue military colonel, William Stryker, wants to destroy all peaceful mutants because of a grudge he has against the X-Men’s leader, Charles Xavier. The X-Men along with Magneto must stop him. This movie opens with action and intensity and it continues throughout the film. The story will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final explosive scene. All Star Cast: Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, and Halle … Read Entire Post

One-size-fits-all has never been a good thing, until now. Apple’s newest innovation, the Mac Mini, is a hardware system that takes small to a highest level. Inside its petite 2-inch tall, 6.5-inch wide frame lies the world’s most advanced operating system, Mac OS X, allowing you to run modern and innovative software quickly. Don’t be fooled by its stylish appearance either.

Affordable and portable, this system makes burning your own DVD or organizing pictures completely painless. It’s all made possible by iLife, a suite of easy to applications that allows you to create your own music, publish pod casts, and produce movies starring yours truly. Front Row allows you to … Read Entire Post

After finally purchasing the right set of golf clubs, the next item you will need to purchase is a golf bag. You have a wide choice of many golf bags out there to cater to your needs – all dependent upon your skill level and frequency of play. Your bag is often a reflection of your style, and the first thing players see when you go to grab your lucky driver. Remember that in the game of golf, it is not exactly about how well you can play but how well you look the part – which some would argue actually helps you to lower your scores or something like that. Look professional, feel professional, play professional…or at least better. That’s the … Read Entire Post

Fall is rapidly approaching, so put down that frosty Corona, retire your flip flops, and look to more woodsy pastures. It’s time to take pleasure in the last few months of outdoor recreation before Mother Nature forces us to stay in doors. What better way to enjoy the outdoors but to embark on the open frontier (or your local campsite).

Camping. Fresh air, pine aromas, sounds of the wild – it’s an American tradition that lets you connect with nature and enjoy life’s most basic elements. Of course, enjoying those elements is one thing. Letting them ruin your experience is another. That’s why a Columbia Cougar Flats Six to Eight-Person Two-Room Cabin Tent (20.0 x 36.0 x 9.0 inches) … Read Entire Post

Some people can’t get enough of the pool or the ocean. Others just want to get it over with. Not everyone can just relax and unwind by the water. And if you’re not much of a swimmer or water-sports person, spending a day poolside or beachside can leave you bored. Many people just like you are constantly seeking summer activities to keep their brains or bodies occupied.

Beading: A hot trend that’s landing on the beach this summer.