In this hyper-competitive time in a high school students life, the last thing they want to hear is that they are going to the wrong high school; a school that might not give them the competitive edge they need to become optimal candidates for college. This is precisely the message that a new list from NEWSWEEK might [...]
Time Warner Cable Announces San Diego’s “50 Best Moms” 2012 Winners
May 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Time Warner Cable’s “Best Moms” To Be Honored Mother’s Day Weekend 11th Annual Event to Showcase 50 Essay and Video Finalists San Diego, California-All moms deserve recognition for the sacrifices and dedication they make each day for their children and families. This coming Mother’s Day weekend, 50 “stand out” moms will receive acknowledgement they deserve [...]
Review of Cirque Du Soleil’s “Totem”
April 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
“You’ve seen one you’ve seen them all,” is a thought that sometimes crosses my mind when I see advertisements for a new Cirque Du Soleil show. But I am wrong, wrong, wrong each and every time! I lost my breath, gasped, laughed and marveled at the perfect acrobatic synchronization of the acts Cirque’s new show, “Totem,” delivered under [...]
College Admissions: The Other March Madness
March 27, 2012 By 1 Comment
PRINCETON REVIEW’S 2012 “COLLEGE HOPES & WORRIES SURVEY” REPORTS ON 10,650 STUDENTS’ & PARENTS’ TOP 10 “DREAM COLLEGES” AND APPLICATION PERSPECTIVES · 71% Report High Stress Levels · 86% Say Financial Aid “Very Necessary” · 75% Say Economy Affecting Their College Choices · #1 “Dream College” Among Students: Harvard · #1 “Dream College” Among [...]
Movie Review: Project X
March 5, 2012 By 5 Comments
Spring break is decidedly around the corner. Why else would a film featuring entitled, booze-abusing, pill-popping teenagers appear at this time of year? Timing is everything, and Hollywood is right on cue with the upcoming release of Project X. This latest portrayal of teenagers running amok is suitably produced by The Hangover director Todd Phillips, [...]
