The Great SOPA Blackout: Wikipedia, Reddit, and More

Read our latest updates at the bottom of the post. Today is no ordinary January 18th.  In fact today may be a reflection of what this day in January would be a year from now if the SOPA and PIPA bills are passed.  Major internet hubs and havens of information such as Wikipedia, Reddit, Wired, Google, and a long list of other websites have blacked out their content in response to this nightmarish fate.  While … Read more

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Week 2011 on Amazon

Across the internet I can hear gamers, tech junkies, and gadget gurus alike salivating for the days of Black Friday and Cyber Monday to dawn.  Gone are the times of waiting in the line at the electronics store only to be stampeded moments later by a crazed crowd.  What better way is there than to snatch up the savings from the comfort of your office chair and company of a cat or two nagging you … Read more

Rosie Returns to Television on OWN

Rosie O’Donnell wishes to set the world of TV ablaze in her return to the talk show circuit thanks to the helping hands of Oprah Winfrey.  Both Rosie and Oprah take this new venture of hers quite seriously and hope for it to be a monolith to attract new OWN viewers.  While the two are no longer competing against each other, as Oprah had alluded to when explaining her decision to hire O’Donnell, Rosie has … Read more

Breaking Bad Finale Season 4 Review

Note: Episode review contains substantial spoilers. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly [easyazon_image asin=”B005CKPQHA” alt=”Breaking Bad Season 4 Sneak Peek” src=”http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51WhUN1HrQL.jpg” align=”right” width=”300″ height=”225″] “I won.” These two simple words are still haunting me after seeing the Breaking Bad season 4 finale ‘Face Off.’  Walt (Bryan Cranston) is now in the position of power he always wanted ‒ Top Dog.  Getting there certainly wasn’t pretty and the searing shot of Gus’ (Giancarlo Esposito) Two-Face … Read more

Pottermore Sorting Hat Questions Analyzed

Update April 16, 2012:  As I implied in the article, I did indeed give the Sorting Hat another go.  I deleted my old account and created a new one to comply with the Pottermore Terms of Service.  The result of my sorting this time around was not the same.  If you are curious to find out scroll down to the bottom of the article. NOTE: This article contains SPOILERS regarding the Sorting Hat quiz.  Expressed below are my … Read more

Breaking Bad Review: ‘Cornered’ Walt’s Running Out of Options

Note: Episode review contains substantial spoilers. Walt’s between a rock and a hard place… [easyazon_image asin=”B005CKPQHA” alt=”Breaking Bad Season 4 Sneak Peek” src=”http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51WhUN1HrQL.jpg” align=”right” width=”300″ height=”225″] AMC’s Emmy winning series Breaking Bad aired the sixth episode of season 4 and just as the title implies Walt (Bryan Cranston) along with Meth Mogul Gustavo Fring (Giancarlo Esposito) are boxing themselves into a corner.  Walt may naturally appear to be the one most at risk but apparently even Gus is … Read more

Breaking Bad Review: ‘Shotgun’ Bang Up Job

Note: Episode review contains substantial spoilers. Jesse’s job description just got a bit longer… [easyazon_image asin=”B005CKPQHA” alt=”Breaking Bad Season 4 Sneak Peek” src=”http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51WhUN1HrQL.jpg” align=”right” width=”300″ height=”225″] AMC’s Emmy winning series Breaking Bad aired the fifth episode of season 4 and it looks like Jesse (Aaron Paul) is shooting for greater heights again. Walt (Bryan Cranston) on the other hand is regressing and there is a moment of déjà vu – more on that in a second. … Read more

Breaking Bad Review: ‘Open House’ Ready for Business

Note: Episode review contains substantial spoilers. Skyler’s ready and willing to open up shop… [easyazon_image asin=”B005CKPQHA” alt=”Breaking Bad Season 4 Sneak Peek” src=”http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51WhUN1HrQL.jpg” align=”right” width=”300″ height=”225″] AMC’s Emmy winning series Breaking Bad aired the third episode of season 4 and it seems the pipedream of White’s to own the car wash is finally coming to fruition – shame that Skyler (Anna Gunn) wasn’t enticed by the free manicures courtesy of Saul’s (Bob Odenkirk) nail salon associates.  As always, if … Read more

Breaking Bad Review: ‘Thirty-Eight Snub’ Tension Rising

Note: Episode review contains substantial spoilers. Defend or destroy?  What is Walter aiming for… [easyazon_image asin=”B005CKPQHA” alt=”Breaking Bad Season 4 Sneak Peek” src=”http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51WhUN1HrQL.jpg” align=”right” width=”300″ height=”225″] AMC’s Emmy winning series Breaking Bad aired its second episode of season 4 tonight and while I cannot say it ended with a bang – it certainly is leading up to one boom of an upcoming episode.  Those who have not been following the series thusfar can read the introductory … Read more

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Review

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is a fitting swan song for a film and book series that has enchanted us for over a decade.  Some of the spells cast during the spectacle fizzle at points but are followed up brilliantly by truly magic moments.  There is no denying that the universe of Harry Potter is pictured with an extreme attention to detail – too much detail at times!  In fact as much … Read more