From network television to hosting gigs to big-screen blockbusters, there is very little rest for the driven working actor. Vancouver-born Matthew Kevin Anderson, with almost fifty acting credits to his name, knows all about the hard work and dedication it takes to become a working actor in today’s industry. After attending the Vancouver Film School […]
SYTYCD12: The Top 18 Get Mixed and Matched
After we said goodbye to waacker Lily and ballet dancer Darion last Monday night, the remaining 18 contestants got to work on their new routines. Unlike seasons past, they wouldn’t be dancing with the same partners every week and so, this week, we saw new configurations and new styles that gave some dancers a chance […]
5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Give up on NBC’s ‘Hannibal’
Though NBC officially cancelled Bryan Fuller’s series Hannibal in June and it appears that the show may be out of options when it comes to finding a new home on a streaming site, if Saturday night’s episode is any indication, the best the show has to offer may be yet to come. The episode, The Great Red […]
7 Popsicle Recipes You Need to Make for a Cool Summer
We’re about to reach those days in the summer season where it is hot, hot, and triple hot. The time where even the most prolific bakers among us think twice before turning on the oven. And when anything other than sitting still with something ice cold in your hand sounds like some punishment for a […]
Examining the Warning Signs of Manipulation
Nobody enters into a relationship that they know will be damaging or cause abuse, be that physical or emotional. Despite not knowing it from the start, many relationships can become damaging in both obvious and subtle ways. No matter how negative the relationship may become, leaving your partner is never an easy decision. For those in emotionally […]
United State of Indiana: Wearing Your State on Your Sleeve
Since its inception in 2011, United State of Indiana has firmly believed in collaboration over competition, personal over perfect, and better over bigger. For an online shop situated in the heart of the Midwest, USI is the dominant artifact displaying state pride and love through their apparel, and working hard as a booming and creative small business.
SYTYCD12: Top 20 Take on New Styles for the First Time
Tonight the Top 10 “Stage” and Top 10 “Street” dancers were put to the test as the teams were mixed and matched and some dancers were forced to dance genres they’ve never seen before. Some rose to the occasion and others, as Nigel put it, turned into “yogurt”. After each routine, the unflappable Cat Deeley […]
Marvel’s Tiniest Superhero Makes a Big Impression in ‘Ant-Man’
Warning: this review contains spoilers. Ant-Man, right? What kind of superhero is that? Though Marvel’s latest superhero might sound a little ridiculous, and even he’ll admit that the name is, the little guy packs quite a punch. Paul Rudd stars as Scott Lang, recruited by the original Ant-Man, Hank Pym, played by Michael Douglas, to […]
This Summer’s Best Travel Apps
Long days. Beautiful weather. A sense of wanderlust. People all over the Northern Hemisphere get bitten by the travel bug in summer, and many of us save up our vacation days for this exact moment—or fantasize about doing so someday, at the very least. With travel and vacations becoming more popular and affordable than ever before, […]
SYTYCD12: Top 20 Take the Stage (and Street) for the First Time
On Monday night, the 10 “Stage” dancers and 10 “Street” dancers that comprised mentors Travis and Twitch’s teams took to the stage for the first time in their own styles. The two hour showcase gave viewers a point of comparison to make snap judgments about their favorites before taking to phones and facebook to cast […]
SYTYCD12: Stage vs. Street Cast Preview
With SYTYCD’s fate on the rocks after crowning last season’s winner Ricky Ubeda, executive producer and judge Nigel Lythgoe made a bold move by replacing permanent fixture on the judging panel and scream queen Mary Murphy with previous American Idol judge Paula Abdul and pop star Jason Derulo. Their star power combined with a new […]
Disagreements Versus Fighting: The Importance of Respecting Your Partner
Growing up, I used to believe that my parents never got into fights. They have always treated each other with nothing but respect, and it made relationships seem like a walk in the park. I’ve learned a thing or two since then, and am aware of the real work that goes into any successful partnership. […]


























