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By using the setting of an over-schedule, over-budget war film set in Vietnam, Ben Stiller's new comedy pokes fun at the prima donnas cast in such an explosive debacle.

Tropic Thunder is deceptively smart action/comedy movie that serves as a reminder to why Ben Stiller has become a recurring comedic star.

Although known for its uninhibited and at times brazen and graphic depiction of sex, this book is widely considered as one of the 20th century's influential masterpieces.

If you get an opportunity to try some unusual tropical fruits, don't shy away--you'll be pleasantly suprised by their unique taste.

Jill Kennedy makes her directing debut this spring with Nilo Cruz's Pulitzer Prize winning play Anna in the Tropics at Holy Heart Theatre, St. John`s.

First Aid can be a life saver or at least reduce further injury and pain. When going to unfamiliar countries always be prepared for the odd minor injury or emergency.

As more and more businesses go global, business travel is spreading out into previously uncharted territories that many may see as more risky for health and fitness.

Written, directed and starring big screen funny man Ben Stiller, new release Tropic Thunder takes on film industry stereotypes in an attempt to blast away summer doldrums

From the first few seconds of the action comedy "Tropic Thunder," the viewer understands that the film is going to be both brilliant and hilarious.

Tropic Thunder is a funny satire of war movies and over-serious stars, but the DVD's extras are funnier than anything in the film itself.

Starring Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr. Even parodies can get too big. Yet in the overdone mess that is Tropic Thunder, a few bright spots emerge.

No flower says "Hawaii" more beautifully than the hibiscus, one yellow native species of which is the official state flower. Other varieties come in rainbow colors.

It took a long time, but Ben Stiller almost breaks out of his creative rut with Tropic Thunder. A clever concept and good cast help elevate this movie into something fun.

Ever transcending the political doom of the thirties in continental Europe, Miller delivers his characteristically ecstatic appreciation of creativity and life in general

Solstice occurs twice a year. It happens when either the northern or southern hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun so that the hemisphere has the longest day of the year.

There are many hotels and resorts on the island of Langkawi Malaysia. These are three of the more notable hotels on the island.

The Henry Miller Library on Highway One in Big Sur is a place to discover or re-discover one of America's most important writers of the twentieth century.

Two species of hookworms infect humans in warm climates, causing mild to serious disease. More than a billion people have these worms.

A love of words and story-telling brought together two icons: the Margaritaville pirate and the author of The Caine Mutiny.

If you're looking for a gift or something a little extra as a stocking stuffer, a good comedy is the perfect choice.

Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge offers the best bird watching on Kauai, and is home to the Laysan albatross, nene, red footed booby and tropicbirds.

Air travel in Belize is fast, frequent and cheap. Maya Island Air and Tropic Air have regularly scheduled flights to the top tourist destinations in Belize and its Cayes.

Capturing the disco sensibilities of the 1970's, "Semi-Pro" tells the story of a one-hit wonder who invests all his time and money in a failing basketball franchise.

Astronomers were surprised to find that Saturn's dry moon has large-scale atmospheric turbulence where none was expected.

Música Popular Brasileira, or MPB, is a blend of traditional Brazilian styles fused with influences from around the world, resulting in a unique genre of world music.

"Botanically speaking, tomatoes are the fruit of a vine, just as are cucumbers, squashes, beans, and peas." (Horace Gray)

Chigoe Fleas (Tunga penetrans) are unlike other familiar fleas because they burrow into the skin, causing pain and sometimes serious infection.

A Luxury Travel poll asked what readers would least miss about summer. Most people didn't even want to think about the season's inevitable end.

Best practices for growing banana plants in the backyard include proper fertilization and watering techniques as well as planting bananas in the right location.

Legendary Swiss chocolate begins at Alprose, in the Italian-speaking Ticino; discover how the finest candies are made, at this museum and factory tour.

Cassava bread, a staple food in many tribal villages in South America, involves a labor intensive process that usually takes two days.

At around 5,400 species of frogs and toads, salamanders and caecillians, the extant (living) amphibians are the smallest group of tetrapod vertebrates.

Although most abundant in the tropics and subtropics, the nearly 8,000 species of living reptiles inhabit every continent except Antarctica.

Temperate rainforests are some of the most rare ecosystems on earth. These precious zones differ from tropical rainforests in a few important ways.

Who will win, who will lose, and who will stay home in shame of having not even been nominated? Here are the predictions of who will walk away victorious come Oscar night

If movie studios believed in sacrificing their movies, it most assuredly used to happen in the months of August and January.

This month's DVD releases include some great romantic classics, up-to-the-minute comedy, and a variety of musical documentaries, dramas, and science fiction new and old.

Bradenton Beach is a friendly sea side community south of Tampa, Florida on the Gulf of Mexico. Pet friendly hotels allow dogs and cats to travel along on vacation.

This new edition of a classic text offers a guide to the incredible diversity of subtidal and intertidal plants and animals in the temperate coastal waters of Australia

A slice of heaven is to be found at this hidden Central American Caribbean island paradise.

Tom Cruise is a versatile actor with a career that has spanned over 25 years. Oprah Winfrey celebrated highlighted the movie highlights of his Hollywood tenure.

Tropical travelers face high temperatures, high humidity, fierce sun, biting bugs, and food and water borne illnesses. Some travel gear and common sense prevent problems.

Movie watchers can help decide who is the Hollywood female star, Hollywood male star and Hollywood movie of the year. It is billed as the kickoff for the awards season.

Robert Downey Jr., Tina Fey and Ben Stiller are currently in negotiations to play the leads in DreamWorks Animation's upcoming film Master Mind.

The Goliath Beetle may not be one of the longest insects, but is one of the biggest and heaviest beetles around. This article discusses its habitat and characteristics.

The National Geographic Channel's documentary raises a lot of questions about the history of the human race.

In the BC Sprint, Midnight Lute could repeat; in the new Turf Sprint, California Flag will attempt a first; and in the Juvenile Turf, Orthodox may meet Relatively Ready.

Banfield didn't want to follow the standard beat of society in the late 1800s, so with wife Bertha, moved onto deserted Dunk Island off the Queensland coast, Australia.

Theodore Shapiro, gaining fame for his solid comedy scores, has written a largely predictable but entirely enjoyable score for David Frankel's recent comedy.

"No shoes, no shirt, no problem," is the motto in laid-back San Pedro on Ambergris Caye. Enjoy quaint local restaurants, local crafts and world-class diving and fishing.