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  • Buyer Beware: The Dark Side of Ancestry Testing

    Okay, this is a bit of a personal piece and while it is long, there is a method to my madness. Something all of our parents tried to teach us long ago but a lot of us seem to forget over time — think before you act. Like millions of others, I’ve been trying to…

  • November Movie Preview: The Overflowing Cornucopia of Hollywood

    It’s difficult to predict how movie theaters are going to pick and choose which of the massive list of November movies they are going to put on their screens. In addition to the carry-over from October, there are 16 wide release movies coming out this month. Not to mention the limited and special event titles…

  • Nelson Mandela Stole My Underwear

    I’ve covered the Mandela Effect a time or three, and while it once made me question my sanity, these days I generally just take the changes in stride. Trust me, not much can shock you once you’ve witnessed an actual flip/flop — where an item changes from what you’ve always known but according to that…

  • How to Choose the Ideal Smartphone for Your Needs

    We now live in a digital world, where we rely on technology on a day-to-day basis. Whether it is for work or pleasure, most people turn to devices such as smartphones everyday, and for all sorts of purposes. The good news is that there are many different smartphone options available these days, which makes it…

  • In the Shadow of the Moon: A Lacking Affair

    Released by Netflix on September 27 (after a world premiere at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, a week before) In the Shadow of the Moon is a movie that dips its toe in a handful of genres. It is a sci-fi thriller at its core, but it also incorporates elements that turn it into somewhat…

  • Bandbox Unboxed Vol. 4 – St. Vincent

    Prepare your turntable to receive some heavy rotation bangers vinyl fans, ’cause there’s a new, deep dive record box in town, and you’re gonna want to get your mitts on the band-themed short stack of wax they’re delivering every month. It’s called Bandbox, and it’s unlike any other vinyl subscription service out there. Groove Is In…

  • Vinyl Me, Please October Edition: The Flaming Lips – ‘The Soft Bulletin’

    Good things come in 12 inch packages. Delivering limited edition pressings of new and classic albums directly to your doorstep, Vinyl Me, Please operates under a simple philosophy: The Album Lives. With a carefully curated catalog of new and hard to find releases, the subscription service is more than just a record club, it’s a lifestyle choice…

  • Top Five Database Management Trends for 2019

    Over 2.5 quintillion bytes of data is created on a daily basis. For most business owners, finding a way to collect data and analyze it is important. The only way to manage the various streams of data you have coming in is by utilizing the power of database management. With all of the database trends,…

  • Thermal Imaging Camera’s Applications – All You Need to Know

    It is elementary knowledge that light exists in different forms. In fact, our eyes can only process a limited range of the electromagnetic spectrum including things labeled as invisible. These are waves, gases, and energy, in the form of heat, which the human eye cannot make sense of. Technological advancements have improved upon our limitations…

  • Five Thing You (May Have) Missed on the Floor of NYCC

    There is a lot going on over the four days of New York Comic Con. It’s impossible to see everything there is to offer even with a four-day pass. With all the panels, artists, merchandise and more, there aren’t enough hours in the day. One fun element every year are the interactive exhibitions set up…

  • ‘Free Guy’ at NYCC: Ryan Reynolds Unveils New Video Game Comedy

    The fans at New York Comic Con love their movies and video games. When you pair those aspects with an international superstar best known for playing a sarcastic superhero, you end up with a panel filled to capacity. That was the formula when Free Guy was introduced on the main stage at the Javits Center…

  • Five Must Buy Items from NYCC

    The range of products available to buy at a convention as big as New York Comic Con is as varied as the population of people who attend. But while quite a few of the items, like t-shirts and comic books, can be commonly found outide of the show, some items stand out as more unique….

  • October Movie Preview: Popcorn and Pumpkins

    Every year when fall comes around, and Halloween is approaching, I have a certain image in my mind of how the October movie list should look. Horror flicks, fun animated spookiness or essentially the collected works of Tim Burton. Inevitably that doesn’t happen. But all things considered, this year’s October movies are a pretty festive bunch….

  • The Mind, Explained: The Tripping Brain

    The news and opinion website Vox (owned by digital media company Vox Media) partnered with Netflix in 2018 to release a weekly show called Explained, which was based on Vox’s series of YouTube videos. Those YouTube videos were short investigative essays (on average, under eight minutes long), but in their Netflix incarnation they grew to…