[MOVIES]

IRON SHARPENS IRON

Nothing harmful about watching a good superhero flick. Sure to be a knock-out and a winner at theaters this summer is Iron Man. Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey, Jr., is a billionaire industrialist and genius inventor who is kidnapped and forced to build a devastating weapon. Instead, using his intelligence and ingenuity, Tony builds a high-tech suit of armor and escapes captivity while protecting the world as Iron Man. Also starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Terrence Howard.

[GADGETS]

PUT YOUR RECORDS ON

It's time to go down to the attic and pull out Mama's records. The adjustable belt-driven turntable, designed by Rush Gideon, plugs into your computer via USB (included) to play, convert or save your vinyl record albums to MP3 format for playback on an iPod or other MP3 device, or to CD. This badboy is priced at an economic-friendly $150 - add it to your gadget collection. It's a worthy investment...and Mama will sho'll be proud to hear her vinyl restored to modern life.

[DVDS]

RESPECT YOURSELF

You know the music, now learn the story behind it. RESPECT YOURSELF is a documentary on the Memphis-based Stax music label, which has been filmed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stax. The program was shot for PBS and features performances, interviews, and rare footage from the Stax vaults. The label boasted an incredible roster that included Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Carla Thomas, the Staple Singers, Isaac Hayes, the Soul Children, Albert King and Johnnie Taylor. It was clearly the South's answer to Motown.

[VACATION]

RUN FOR THE BORDER

Toronto's got it going on!. And it seems like all roads lead to the Canadian border for the Worship Him Conference '08 - featuring an all-star collection of gospel stars such as Donnie McClurkin, CeCe Winans, Maurette Brown-Clark, Kevin Bond, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Martha Munizzi and Tye Tribbett. The event takes place at the Canada Christian College on May 15 through the 17. For more information, click here.

[FOOD & CUISINE]


CATCH THE SUBWAY

No one knows how long this promotion will go on. But we pray it lasts a while. $5 for a foot-long! Who can pass up an irresistable deal like that. It's a great way to eat healthy, to avoid that pesky trans-fat and to get a great lunch. There's bound to be a chain of Subway's near you, so take advantage of this sweet deal...before it ends.

[CDS]

SEE CECE RUN

She's back at it again. CeCe Winans returns with Thy Kingdom Come; a dynamic collection of pop/R&B fusion and worship tracks bound to energize your faith. The album features spellbound cuts including "The Test of Time," "Forever," "It Ain't Over" and "A Million Miles." By the way, this sure hold us all up until the big reunion album surfaces of BeBe & CeCe Winans this fall. Retail price: $16.99.

[INTERNET]

ALL ABOARD THE EXPRESS

It just don't get no bettah than this. Always updated and always up, the PRAYZEHYMN Express is now the talk of the town as one of the best gospel Internet-radio stations on Live365.com. It's also one of the newest extensions of PRAYZEHYMNOnline.com - playing nothing but the best in traditional and contemporary gospel music. Get on board the Express today...let the music move your soul.

[BOOKS]

THE RACE IS NOT GIVEN TO THE SWIFT

Black Americans tend to normally vote Democrat in politics, but the past of the Dems paints another picture. In Wrong on Race, The Democratic Party's Buried Past, by Bruce Bartlett, tells interesting facts uncovering the party's origins - founded by Thomas Jefferson - and for being uniformly racist and right-wing. The book is an explosive read into the history of the Democrats' past - something we all should remember. Regardless of how shocking the tidbits are.

[CONCERTS]

LIVING FOR THE CITY

No doubt, City Stages 2008 features the best line-up in the event's history. With extra management from the neighboring Bonaroo Music Festival, City Stages is on its way to a great start. The 2008 line-up features Diana Ross, Ledisi, the Roots, Maze & Frankie Beverly, Israel & New Breed, Martha Munizzi, Sean Kingston, William Murphy, Canton Jones, Anthony Hamilton, Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals, you can't beat a show like that. Tickets and weekend passes are on sale now. The event takes place on Father's Day weekend in Birmingham, Alabama.