Rating: PG-13Genre: Action/Crime/DramaRelease Date: August 27, 2010Running Time: 107 minutesChild-friendly? Recommended for ages 15 and up.Action movies - they're so predictable these days. Take a couple of rap stars, hand them some guns and film them with grainy cinematography, and you have yourself a moneymaker. Toss in some respectable actors who couldn't give a damn, and … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Takers
Archives for August 2010
Your relationship with your dad may explain a lot
How you react to daily stress in your life may depend on what type of relationship you had with your dad when you were a child, according to a new study.According to HealthDay, researchers from California State University at Fullerton surveyed more than 900 adults, aged 25 to 74, about their stress levels and their relationships with their parents while they were growing … [Read more...] about Your relationship with your dad may explain a lot
Does income dictate your likelihood to cheat?
A new study reveals that Jesse James cheating on Sandra Bullock may not be so out of the ordinary, after all. Researchers say lack of sex, general unhappiness or even changes in a relationship aren't completely to blame for men straying, regardless of how beautiful his partner is. Instead, they say it all comes down to money - and which partner makes more of it.Cornell … [Read more...] about Does income dictate your likelihood to cheat?
Mad Men’s Don Draper: Parenting fail or fathering with aplomb?
Don Draper. The archetypal American male or an enigmatic anti-hero? Regardless, the man has style.The handsome but inscrutable main character on AMC's hit show Mad Men has inspired more than one man to don a suit, throw back a martini or two during a long lunch, and embark on a journey of self-discovery (while the kids are at the sitters).But, how does Draper measure up when it … [Read more...] about Mad Men’s Don Draper: Parenting fail or fathering with aplomb?
5 tips to make back-to-school shopping more affordable
The summer is coming to an end and many fathers are being faced with a mission that can easily become a budget-busting outing: back-to-school shopping.But experts say dads can follow a few simple parenting advice tips to get their kids everything they need without spending too much money.1. Have a budget. Knowing how much money you have to spend before hitting the stores will … [Read more...] about 5 tips to make back-to-school shopping more affordable