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The surprising risks of skipping tongue brushing

In the world of oral hygiene, brushing your teeth and flossing often take center stage. But there’s an unsung hero in the fight against oral health issues – your tongue. This often-neglected part of your mouth plays a crucial role

‘Silver Linings Playbook’ movie review

Stars: Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, Chris Tucker, Jennifer Lawrence Pat Solitano (Bradley Cooper), a former teacher, has a mental breakdown after finding his wife in the shower with a much older man. So after spending time in a mental

Kate Middleton Alleged Nude Photos Published by Danish Mag

Alleged nude photos of Kate Middleton were released by Danish magazine Se og Hør on Friday, Sept. 28. While the pictures were somewhat grainy they do show all of the Duchess’ goodies; and yes, she is a natural brunette. Se og

‘The Dark Knight Rises’: Movie Review

Stars: Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Liam Neeson, Anne Hathaway, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures The Caped Crusader’s reputation was damaged in the last installment of the Batman franchise. This go-round he’s looking for redemption. And moviegoers love

‘The Amazing Spider-Man’: Movie Review

Stars: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Irrfan Khan Studio: Columbia Pictures Director Marc Webb, who has directing credits for video documentaries and the episodic television shows “The Office,” and “Lone Star,” is winning praise from critics with this artfully

‘Savages’: Movie Review

Stars: Taylor Kitsch, Blake Lively, Aaron Johnson, John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Benicio Del Toro, Salma Hayek Studio: Universal Picture Ben (Aaron Johnson) and Chon (Taylor Kitsch), share a livelihood — marjiuana  growing — and a woman, O (Blake Lively). When

‘Ted’: Movie Review

Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Seth MacFarlane Studio: Universal Pictures When 8-year-old John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg) wishes that his teddy bear could talk to him, his wish is granted. Fast-forward 20 years and John and his teddy, “Ted” are all

Movie Review: ‘Rock of Ages’

Stars: Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Mary J. Blige, Russell Brand, Paul Giamatti Studio: Warner Bros. This film adaptation of the Broadway hit musical doesn’t lack for star power. Stacee Jaxx (Tom Cruise) is the

‘Snow White and the Huntsman’: Movie Review

Stars: Kristin Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron Studio: Universal Studios Remember the children’s literature standby — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the Brothers Grimm tale that was adapted for film by Walt Disney in 1937? While even that version

Rihanna’s ‘Battleship’ Appearance Draws Fans

Stars: Alexander Skarsgard, Brooklyn Decker, Liam Neeson and Rihanna Studio: Universal Pictures Battleship director Peter Berg (Hancock) reportedly said this about casting pop princess Rihanna in the film: “I spent a lot of time … thinking about who would make

‘The Avengers’: Movie Review

The Avengers Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson Studio: Marvel Studios, Paramount Pictures Marvel comics are super popular, that much was evident when The Avengers dominated the box office when it opened on May 4,

5 Ways to Help President Obama Get Re-Elected

President Barack Obama is poised to make history yet again, but he needs your help to do it. The commander in chief has done an admirable job of confronting a multiplicity of problems on the foreign and domestic fronts that

‘The Five-Year Engagement’: Movie Review

Stars: Jason Segel, Emily Blunt and Chris Pratt Studio: Universal Pictures Tom (Jason Segel) and Violet (Emily Blunt) get engaged and start planning their nuptials. Unfortunately, fate throws a monkey wrench into the works when Violet is offered a job

Mario Van Peebles Returns to Big Screen in ‘We the Party’

Stars: Mario Van Peebles, Michael Jai White, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Snoop Dogg Studio: XLrator Media Clearly We the Party aims to appeal to young theatergoers, since it’s loaded with the themes that many kids are concerned about (and in some cases,

‘Think Like a Man’: Movie Review

Stars: Meagan Good, Taraji P. Henson, Gabrielle Union, Michael Ealy, Morris Chestnut and Chris Brown Studio: Sony Screengems Do women understand men? According to the film adaptation of Steve Harvey’s book Think Like a Man … not so much. With

‘The Hunger Games’: Movie Review

Stars: Stanley Tucci, Jennifer Lawrence, Lennie Kravitz Studio: Lions Gate The “game” in the The Hunger Games is diabolical. Set in the future, where apparently, the leaders of Panem have lost all sense of morality, a male and female are