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Hi-Tech USB Port Rechargeable Batteries

  Finally! Someone’s come up with a way to charge AA batteries right from a USB port on your desktop or laptop computer. No more worrying about whether you remembered to pack that extra bulky charger and cords or if you remembered to charge/top off your batteries the night before.  While a little more expensive than buying a regular... [Read more of this review]

Erin Andrews: Guess She’ll Have to Carry Duct Tape

In this day and age of ever increasingly smaller and more powerful technology, I guess Erin Andrews, the popular ESPN sportscaster, found out the hard way that even the tiny peephole on hotel doors isn’t safe from prying any more. According to Erin Andrews’ reps, in an incredible invasion of privacy, somehow, someone standing... [Read more of this review]

The Curse of the 3 Strikes Again…

  Wow, what a tough week in Hollywood and for all those who grew up watching and listening to them: three icons gone before you could blink. And how sad is it that all three were going through some of the toughest times in their lives when they passed? First Ed McMahon, he of the TONIGHT SHOW 2nd chair, STAR SEARCH and TV’s... [Read more of this review]

From Taking Lives to Saving Lives

How annoying is it to start watching a show, only to realize it’s already been cancelled?  SCI FI Channel is one of my favorites, but they’re also one of the most frustrating in that they seem to pick up shows I never saw when they were first out, didn’t realize how great they were, only to find out that the 13 eps... [Read more of this review]

2009 Tony Awards

  Last night’s Tony Awards show was a nice surprise.  It seems they have finally taken a page from Hollywood and decided to provide "teaser trailers" to the nominated shows, whether it be through extended musical numbers by the original artists or through short film shots from the plays in question. In this day and age of... [Read more of this review]

Harry Potter & The Half-Blood Prince Coming Jul 15th

After an extra long wait (first due to the writer’s strike, then to Hollywood’s deciding to push it back some more), HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE is finally coming out July 15h. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Michael Gambon, this film also brings back such favorites as Alan Rickman,... [Read more of this review]

Bill’s Been Killed? – David Carradine Dead in Bangkok

Sadly, it appears that David Carradine has killed himself.  According to news sources in Bangkok, he was found in his hotel room, possibly in the wardrobe, with a curtain cord around his neck.  (They also mention the possibility of other cords wrapped on him, but have called this a suicide at this point – no details have been released... [Read more of this review]

Susan Boyle – All I Can Say Is WOW!

I rarely watch reality TV much lately, generally due to lack of time (and inclination), but when I read all the buzz about Susan Boyle, I had to take a few minutes to see what it was all about. Like probably just about everyone watching that excerpt from BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT (including Simon Cowell, Piers Morgan, Amanda Holden and the... [Read more of this review]

IMPRESSIONISM Play Updates

Previews for the Broadway play IMPRESSIONISM, starring Jeremy Irons, Joan Allen, Michael T. Weiss, Marsha Mason and Aaron Lazar among others, start this Saturday, Feb 28th.  The play will have an 18-week limited run (due to other obligations for Jeremy Irons, who will go on to another project right after.) As part of promoting the play, the actors... [Read more of this review]

Vintage Gibson Guitars – Investment?

  Vintage 1959 Gibson Les Paul Flametop Guitar Amazon.com Widgets   In this day and age where cash seems to be worth less and less, there still are a few items that seem to appreciate with age. One of those categories appears to be vintage guitars, especially vintage Gibson guitars. In recent years, Gibson guitar collectors have been... [Read more of this review]

The 2009 Grammy Awards

On Sunday, February 8th, the 2009 Grammy Awards were given.  Here are the winners: Album of the Year Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Raising Sand Best Rap Album Lil Wayne, Tha Carter III Best Male Pop Vocal Performance John Mayer, "Say" Record of the Year Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, "Please Read This Letter" Best New... [Read more of this review]

2009 Screen Actors Guild Awards Announced

In what might be a preview of the upcoming Oscars, here’s how the SAG awards came out this year:   15th ANNUAL SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS® RECIPIENTS THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURES Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role SEAN PENN                 ... [Read more of this review]

81st Annual Academy Award Nominees

According to the official website of the The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, the nominees for this year’s Oscars are as follows: [Read more of this review] addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fspotlight-on.com%2F2009%2F01%2F23%2F81st-annual-academy-award-nominees%2F'; addthis_title = '81st+Annual+Academy+Award+Nominees'; ... [Read more of this review]

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