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Hop: A Great Movie for Kids and Adults

All weekend long we promised that we would take Ethan to see "Hop."  Unfortunately, we got so busy this weekend that we weren't able to get to the theater.  I hate breaking promises to my child so after work we hopped into the car and headed to the movie theater to see "Hop."  Read on for my review, warning it probably will contain a spoiler or two.

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Nothing to Do Tonight? How About a New Movie on DVD/Blu-Ray

Here's what's new on DVD/Blu-Ray, a guy still caught in a computer program, a love made in prison, first the Fockers now the Little Fockers and much more.

MyPod: Asia

With over 3,000 songs on my iPod, you would think it would be easy for me to choose what song/group to talk about every Tuesday. But, sometimes I go through so many songs in a week, it's hard for me to pick just one.

This week I thought we would take a look at a band that was considered a "super-group" in the eighties.

Spiderman, Spiderman, Yes there Was a Live Action Spiderman Back In The Day

April 5th,  Pocahontas got married, Helen Keller understood water, Peter Jennings announced he had cancer, and Charlton Heston died.

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Ohio Man Gets $16 Million Cable Bill

Lt. Daniel DeVirgilio got a bill from his cable company that was so shocking, it was hard to take seriously.

Time Warner Cable charged the 26-year-old Beavercreek, Ohio man a whooping $16,409,107 for his basic cable service last month. When DeVirgilio called Time Warner to complain, the representatives were as baffled by his bill as he was.


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Torpedo Of Truth Or Harpoon Of Horror [VIDEO]

There's a new word for "winning" and it's called "Booing."

Less then stellar reviews for Charlie Sheen's "Torpedo Of Truth Tour" which kicked off in Detroit.

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Report: Katie Couric to Leave ‘CBS Evening News’

I mentioned this on the air this afternoon, but here is more information on Katie Couric.  She's used to breaking headlines, but today, Katie Couric is making some of her own.

According to a report from the AP, Couric is leaving her historic anchor post at "CBS Evening News" after joining the program less than five years ago, in 2006. Her next move: a syndicated talk show, which is expected to launch in 2012.

Couric's contract with CBS ends on June 4, though no word on when her official last broadcast will be.


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You’ve Just Entered The Twilight Zone [VIDEO]

By now you should know that I am a self-proclaimed Sci-Fi geek. So, I was really excited to find out that CBS and Image Entertainment had decided to start releasing "The Twilight Zone" on Blu-Ray. So far, they have released the first 3 seasons, but the "geek" in me really came out when I saw all the extra and special features that were attached to each set.

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Panhandle Weather, You Never Know What You’re Gonna Get

Ethan and I were pulling out of the garage this morning when all of the sudden I hear a yell out of the back seat, "Momma, it's snowing!"  My boy was super excited at the sight of snow.
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Johnny Depp Slimed the Crowd at the KCA’s, Then The Crowd Slimed Russell Brand

Johnny Depp, took home the Kid's Choice Award for Best Movie Actor and in honor of that slime the crowd.  However it was when Russell Brand took the stage afterword that hilarity ensued.

The Beatles’ Take Over America [VIDEO]

It was 46 years ago today that the Beatles' took over the music charts and, as far as I know, it's an achievement that has NEVER happened again.

The Beatles had made their first U.S. appearance barely two months before and "Beatlemania" was sweeping the nation.

#1 This Week: Pink Floyd [VIDEO]

April 5, 1980

Welcome back to the beginning of the work week. Yes, Monday. It's probably the longest and toughest day of the week, but the good news is that it's time to check in with the #1 song this week in 1980.

The top five songs on the chart this week had some pretty strong contenders. Three of them would, at some point, would hit number one.