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Kung Fu Panda (2008)

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Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman and some of the best animation to grace the screens in year. Welcome to Kung Fu Panda, DreamWorks’ latest addition to their animation library which features Shrek, The Bee Movie, Madagascar, Shark Tale and so many more. There can be little doubt that DreamWorks Animated SKG will boast a modern animated library to rival Disney. Kung Fu Fighting Panda Po (Black) is a clumsy, oversized panda who spends his time eating and working in his family’s noodle shop. He is an average ‘Po’ who daydreams of being a great Kung Fu Master. Imagine his … Continue reading →

Gustafer Yellowgold’s Wide Wild World DVD Review

You most likely have never heard of Morgan Taylor, a talented singer-songwriter and illustrator, or his remarkable creation, Gustafer Yellowgold. Gustafer is an immensely likable yellow fellow, originally from the Sun, who now resides in suburban Minnesota and considers an Eel, a Dragon and Pterodactyl his close friends. While you may be scratching your head at what I just wrote, chances are, if you have a young child and are interested in music and film, you will soon be familiar with Gustafer Yellowgold and his pals. Morgan Taylor and his golden friend have recently signed to Little Monster, a new … Continue reading →

Pigment in Brown Seaweed Promotes Weight Loss

Chemists in Japan discovered that the pigment in brown seaweed promotes weight loss. Brown seaweed is used in Asian soups and salads. The pigment, fucoxanthin, gives the seaweed its color and conducts photosynthesis. The study was conducted by researchers at Hokkaido University in Hokkaido, Japan. The seaweed they used was wakame. Obese rodents where consuming the pigment as a dried powder which was extracted from the seaweed and added to their food. The rodents experienced a 5% to 10% weight loss. Fucoxanthin targeted belly fat and promoted production of DHA in the liver when it was mixed with soybean oil. … Continue reading →