http://www.mediahope.com/index.cfm?PID=18802 Latest Articles Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:45:14 GMT http://www.mediahope.com/index.cfm?PID=18802artid=118 Most people are always fighting the post-holiday pounds they pack on between Christmas and Thanksgiving.  But these days, there are many resources available for people looking to get healthy starting as soon as possible.  Fitness and health magazines are everywhere and you can even subscribe to them on your smart phone.  Also available for most smart phones are fitness applications that track your weight, calorie intake and exercise while monitoring the progress you are making ... Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mediahope.com/index.cfm?PID=18802&artid=118 http://www.mediahope.com/index.cfm?PID=18802artid=117 Recently, I had the opportunity to view the latest film by Zoe Saldana called, “Columbiana.” I loved her performances in Avatar and Star Track and this movie was exciting because this was her first leading role in a major picture. Although I was excited for her performance, I honestly was not excited about the actual film. It seemed like a “wannabe” Kill Bill. The advertisements for the film made it seem like just another generic action movie. However, I was definitely ... Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mediahope.com/index.cfm?PID=18802&artid=117 http://www.mediahope.com/index.cfm?PID=18802artid=116 www.youtube.com/watch Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mediahope.com/index.cfm?PID=18802&artid=116 http://www.mediahope.com/index.cfm?PID=18802artid=115 The blonde-haired, dreamy-eyed, 20-year-old is taking the country music fans by storm with his first album, Storm Warning.  Originally from Louisiana, Hunter grew up playing instruments, singing and writing songs. When he was 17, he moved to Nashville and signed his first record label. Not only can he sing and write, but also has co-written songs for Rascal Flatts and Montgomery Gentry. Since iTunes, I only buy a few songs off an album, but after listening to a few of Hunter’s songs ... Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mediahope.com/index.cfm?PID=18802&artid=115 http://www.mediahope.com/index.cfm?PID=18802artid=113 This weekend I saw the remake of Footloose, the story of Ren McCormick boy (played by Kenny Wormald), a Boston raised teenager who moves to a small Georgia town where dancing has been prohibited. Footloose originally came out in 1984 with Kevin Bacon playing Ren. For the most part, the new version stays pretty close with the original script. The biggest difference is the sexuality in the movie, especially in the language. For a PG-13 movie, I was a little taken back at some of the word choices ... Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mediahope.com/index.cfm?PID=18802&artid=113 http://www.mediahope.com/index.cfm?PID=18802artid=114 It looks like books are going the way of the dinosaur. Writing - of course - endures, but in the rapidly changing technological world in which we live, words are for more likely to be typed on a screen than printed on a page. Many college students have never set foot in a library because of the resources available on their computers. Yet, an even greater threat to books has arisen in the form of e-readers. Not only Nook and Kindle, but also the extremely popular iPad have become platforms ... Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mediahope.com/index.cfm?PID=18802&artid=114 http://www.mediahope.com/index.cfm?PID=18802artid=112 The Bachelor is coming back with a fan favorite! Ben Flajnik has just been announced as the new bachelor. Last season on The Bachelorette, Ashley Hebert rejected Ben's marriage proposal at the altar.  From the beginning of last season, Ben was one of my favorites. Being one of the most down-to-earth and genuine guys on the show, Ben wasn't your typical contender on The Bachelorette. Not only did his personality shine out from the other men but also so did his looks. It is ... Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mediahope.com/index.cfm?PID=18802&artid=112 http://www.mediahope.com/index.cfm?PID=18802artid=111 Steven Spielberg (Star Wars) is a renowned producer, but I’m thinking he should stick to what he does best. His new TV show, Terra Nova kicked off with a two-hour premier, and as I was watching the show, I kept thinking to myself, “did I already watch this?” I then realized that it wasn’t that I had seen it before, just that it had all been done before. The rebellious teenage son, the geeky daughter and the amazing do-good parents have all been seen in numerous movies ... Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mediahope.com/index.cfm?PID=18802&artid=111 http://www.mediahope.com/index.cfm?PID=18802artid=110 With all the rage for Justin Bieber, some might be intrigued to check out a movie starring his girlfriend, Selena Gomez, where she travels to Europe and experiences a case of mistaken identity. The movie will be released on DVD October 18, 2011. Be prepared for another Disney Channel type movie - and it is rated PG, so you can get that “feel-good” sense when it is over. Although juvenile, the film does have a way of portraying how friendships can unify and grow through challenging ... Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mediahope.com/index.cfm?PID=18802&artid=110 http://www.mediahope.com/index.cfm?PID=18802artid=107 It just isn't the same. Michael Scott, please come back. Season eight of “The Office” aired last night with a new boss. Season seven left viewers hanging, not knowing who would take Michael’s job as regional manager. Andy Bernard was finally chosen to fill Michael’s place and a new character, Robert California was filled as the new CEO. My favorite part of the episode was during the first two minutes, showing everyone’s addiction to “planking.” The ... Sun, 25 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mediahope.com/index.cfm?PID=18802&artid=107