Reviews

The summer movie season is hitting its stride.  Despite mixed reviews for Hangover Part 2 and the the new 'Pirates movie, people are hitting the theaters and we haven't even had the final Harry Potter, Captain America or the movie I have been most looking forward to since last year, Super 8.  A throwback in setting to early Spielberg suspense movies, from the mind of JJ Abrams (and produced by Spielberg), I thought this had the makings of big sleeper hit.  Of course the movie would have to deliver the goods and if this first full review is any indication, it does.  I will be in a theater the weekend of June 10th for sure.

There was a time, back in the late ’70s and early ’80s, when blockbusters had heart and soul to go with their balls, when the testosterone and the money shots were duly arrived at after periods of intimacy.

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Last weekend my Wife and I saw Pirates Of The Caribbean Stranger Tides.  This is the fourth movie of the Pirates franchise with Disney.  I've seen all of the Pirates movies, but to tell you the truth, I kind of blur them together in my memory

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Even if the Twins lose, it's still a great time going to Target Field.  I've wanted to go since it opened last year, but I just haven't had the time or the tickets.  Well on monday night's game versus the mariners, my wife and I got to experience it for the first time.  It was even cooler than I imagined.

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Have you heard of  cooking creme?  I hadn't until I found a Baked Penne Pasta recipe from Kraft Foods that I wanted to try.  I really didn't even think I'd find it at the grocery store, but...there it was...waiting patiently next to the cream cheese.

I apologize, I already shared a recipe this week, the Black and Blue Burger for your Memorial Day Grilling.  But my family RAVED about this pasta dish, thank goodness I doubled the recipe!!!  It was easy and this new cooking creme was fantastic!  If you try a different flavor, be sure to share your thoughts with me!  Here's the recipe:

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Another home town community in our area needs YOUR vote.  It's Baudette, MN, and they're looking to be deemed the Ultimate Fishing Town USA by the World Fishing Network.com! There's $25,000 at stake!!   At the time of this post, they are currently in 4th place...so your votes are needed now.  Tell your family and friends to vote too, voting ends May 31!  Want to know what three towns we have to beat?

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As a child, I would have been thrilled with this invention....as an adult, not so much.  I'm still trying to adapt to the Wild Thing at Valley Fair.  Could you keep your cookies (or popcorn) down in the movie theater, if you were in a gyrating seat?  According to Adrian Chen:

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Remember when leggings with a BIG, L O N G sweater to cover up your muffin top and upper thighs was IN?  Miss that fashion!  Kids brought the leggings back, but without the big sweater to cover things up, dang it!  If you're confident enough to wear leggings now, you should know they could be tricking your muscles into being lazy!

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Coffee Joulies were invented by a couple of guys named Dave.  If you're tired of searing the flesh on your tongue or drinking tepid coffee because you got too busy, then these stainless steel beans are for you!

According to Ben Popken, he would seriously trade a cow for these nifty beans!

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Last night was the premiere of NBC's new talent competition "The Voice."  It was a great show and I'm looking forward to next week's episode.  It has a different twist than other singing competitions

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Last night we decided to go check out the new movie "Lincoln Lawyer."  It stars Matthew Mcconaughey, Ryan Phillippe, William H Macy, and the one other dude I always forget whose name is.  He's in the picture.  And of course, Trace Adkins has a minor role.  The movie plot has a great concept, but it kinda sputtered along.  I'd give it 2 out of 4 stars.  Trace Adkins did have a good performance worth noting.

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We went to see the movie "Rio" today.  It's an animated movie about two rare blue Macaws and their struggles with smugglers, monkeys, and love.  I laughed out loud quite a bit at the movie.

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Remember push-ups?  Wait, maybe I should be more specific....remember push-up ice cream?  I thought the packaging was cool, but didn't like the orange flavored ice cream....well, now I think I would dig these!  PUSHCAKES!

Aside from some minor frosting sticking-to-the-top, I hear they are absolutely delicious!

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