First, I just wanna say if you’re as far from religious or spiritual as can be imagined, there is still something here for you if you enjoy ’70s soul music. Musically, in that genre, this is as good as it gets and if you don’t listen to the words, there are still eons of things to make your time spent...
Comics: Tommy Castillo Reveals The Art of The Darkside of Oz
Since entering the field nearly 25 ago, Tommy Castillo has carved out a niche in the comics and entertainment industries that perfectly suits his sensibilities. While he’s perhaps best known as an ace illustrator of the macabre, the truth of the matter is that he’s an incredibly gifted and versatile artist capable of working in a wide range of genres...
Royal Perfumes: Kate’s Wedding Fragrance and the Queen’s Scent for the Diamond Jubilee
We could all see that Kate Middleton looked lovely, coming down the aisle of Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011. Now we know that she smelled lovely too, and it wasn’t just from the romantically chosen flowers in her bouquet. The soon-to-be-Duchess Kate was in a cloud of gardenia scent, mixed with, well, I’ll let a perfume seller describe it...
Prince William & Kate Middleton’s Royal Wedding Cake to be Auctioned
Buy a slice of royal history. Someone in the inner circle of the royal family has decided to give up a special bit of memorabilia. Pieces of Willliam and Kate’s wedding cake from April 29, 2011 were placed in keepsake boxes and distributed to close friends. One is about to be auctioned online through PFC Auctions starting Thursday, May 3rd....
An Interview with Jimmy Jam of The Original 7ven, Part Two
Jimmy Jam’s illustrious career as a musician, songwriter, and record producer began in the early ‘80s with The Time. The band scored Prince-produced hits such as “Cool” and “777-9311” while establishing itself as a live act not to be taken lightly. Prince, with whom The Time toured during that period, once told Rolling Stone, “They’re the only band I’ve ever...
A Busy Life After Chuck: Interview with Actor Vik Sahay
Last time I interviewed actor Vik Sahay, the TV show that he had worked on for the last five years, Chuck, was shooting its final episodes and he shared how it was starting to get emotional on the set. He also said he had a lot of promising work coming up, and his schedule never looked busier. It’s several months...
Own Your Niche: An Interview with Business Expert Stephanie Chandler
It is always interesting to me how our lives intertwine with others. Way back before I even considered leaving the US to live in the Caribbean, let alone returning to the states, I was contacted by a woman who wanted to feature my business story in a book she was writing about the ins and outs of starting your own...
An Interview with Jimmy Jam of The Original 7ven, Part One
The name on the record may be different, but the musicians who play on Condensate are the same ones who started out some 30 years ago as The Time. Joining forces for their first album since 1990, Morris Day (vocals), Jerome Benton (percussion), Jimmy Jam (keyboards), Terry Lewis (bass), Jesse Johnson (guitar), Jellybean Johnson (drums), and Monte Moir (keyboards) are...
New Music for Old People: My Musical Foundations, Part One – Doo-Wop
This music started for me in the mid-’50s when I was about 11 years old. My parents still had a babysitter for me — Janet, who lived down the hall from us in our apartment building in Queens Village, NY. About 30 minutes after my folks would leave, all of Janet’s friends would come over with a portable phonograph and...
Gadget Review: The Elan Passport and IntelliCase iPad Covers
Whether you use your iPad for business or pleasure, Griffin Technology has got you covered with its extensive range of covers and cases. Two models that exemplify this are the Elan Passport and the IntelliCase. The Elan Passport (above) is aimed squarely at the professional who wants to sport something smarter and more classy than a notepad. Its outer cover...