Magnificent. A Christmas Carol combines a traditional, faithful in every sense of the word telling of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol with probably the best realistic-type animation ever, surpassing the previous record-holders, Up and Bolt from the past year. It’s been usual for contemporary adaptations to update the CC premise, sometimes infusing it with a modern, secular sensibility. Not this time. We get a historically accurate setting with characters approaching Christ... Read Full Story

I thought to myself: "Where have I seen this theme- man exploiting/corrupting an innocent culture/natural paradise with his greedy, greedy ways/lust for conquest- before?" Then, it came to me: just about everywhere! So, I go on youtube for a clip of Ferngully in order to make my point in a humorous way and bam! I discover that somebody had the same idea: Original post blogged on b2evolution. Read Full Story

I watched an average amount of TV during my high school years, but I missed V somehow so I can't compare the new one to the original. I can say that this V is the solid, middle-of-the-road (no faux cable "edginess") TV drama that I happen to enjoy very much. For comparison, I submit Terminator Sarah Connor Chronicles and all of those great eighties mini series like World War III. In V, aliens come down to earth bearing gifts and beautiful women baring legs to gain our trust (primitive, but... Read Full Story

http://www.nelsonguirado.com/media/When_A_Man_Loves_A_Woman.mp3A proper, healthy relationship between a man and a woman is a beautiful thing to behold. It's also good on a non-aesthetic level: It matures the couple, makes them less selfish. Married people are happier and make more money (book below). Their differences and strengths complete each other. It's good for society. Burke's "little platoons" and all that. However, when that relationship is illicit or the two deal with each other u... Read Full Story

In light of current national events. Here (no paragraph breaks, annoying) here, here, and here. Original post blogged on b2evolution. Read Full Story

"The Latino Mayberry." Hmmm. I must say that I really like my city. Lived here 80% of my life. It has lots of places to go: A Borders Books, which is a sign of civilization. I've never had a crime problem. The people are nice. I've worked at the schools and my kids currently attend Burke and McGee and seem to be doing well. Their teachers are very good. My kids are in baseball, cub scouts- all of that stuff. I go the Saint Marianne Catholic Church. Race isn't a factor in anything, as far I ... Read Full Story

I upgraded my computers to Windows 7 yesterday. Some thoughts: 1. I partition my drives. I place all of my music, documents, and video on one partition and the operating system and programs on another. This allows me to perform a backup without using an external drive. You may partition using Paragon, Acronis, or the built-in partition tool in Vista. 2. It might be a good idea to reinstall an operating system anyways. Hard drives can get pretty nasty after a year or two of constant use. 3. ... Read Full Story

Jane Velez Mitchell on CNN, interviewing Larry Whitten, Marine and small business owner: Larry Sanchez replies: My last name is gē[r]ădō with a rather difficult rolling of the "r." First, I think it would sound ridiculous to say my name the way abuelo did, in the middle of a torrent of Anglicisms: "Good evening. Welcome to the first annual gē[r]ădō turkey shoot and barbacoa." Second, I'd be held liable for the mouth damage caused by inflicting the correct pronu... Read Full Story

http://www.nelsonguirado.com/media/Great_Balls_Of_Fire.mp3This song selection is inspired by this act of heroism: A 26-year old Greek woman has become an overnight national hero after setting fire to the genitals of a 23-year old drunken Briton who allegedly tried to sexually assault her in a crowded bar. Here. Jerry Lee Lewis, along with a couple dozen others is one of the pillars of Rock and Roll. He's a colorful performer (some would say "nuts" with his penchant for pyrotechnics) and a g... Read Full Story

? Of course not. Celebrating Halloween suggests that there's something good, not just fun, about it. It's also inappropriate to observe Halloween, as it's a day of no significance. On the other hand, Christian parents don't have to willfully resist Halloween either as long as the kids don't confuse it with anything meaningful. I have fond memories of "Trick or Treating," watching scary shows on television, and participating in school costume parades as a youngster and I've encouraged my chil... Read Full Story