If your old swamp cooler just isn't treating you right these days, or if your community swimming pool is as warm as bathwater, then maybe it's time to take a vacation. Instead of being beaten by the Arizona summer sun, take advantage of the hot deals that many resorts offer in this blistering off-season. Spend a weekend in the sun in style.

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Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa [Read article]

Black Eyed Peas
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If the genre of modern hip-hop had to be labeled with an Î80s metal band name, it would be Guns ÎN' Roses: There are the gangsters and then there is everyone else. Black Eyed Peas, like Jurassic 5, is hip-hop that is just there to expand the genre. It is not in-depth conscious rap like Talib Kweli or Mos Def, it's just there for a good time. [Read article]

With the sight of all those hard lean bodies basking in the sun by the pool this summer, many college students strive for thinness. Summertime means swimsuit time, and with all the pressures of looking good, students will do anything to look their best. The South Beach Diet, written by Arthur Agatston, M.D. is a recent addition to the weight loss and diet book empire.

Agatston is a renowned cardiologist from Miami Beach, Fla., who claims he has developed a safe diet for overweight people. [Read article]

Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas

Whoever said cartoons are for kids has not seen this flick yet. This thing is chock-full of sexual innuendos that are subtle enough to fly over the little ones' heads, but clever enough to still keep the babysitter entertained.

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

The angels have done it again. They kicked ass and conquered evil, and they did it all in stilettos. This is the first sequel in a long time that can stand up to the original. There's violence, romance, and cheesy choreographed dance scenes. What more could you want? How about a few cameos from pop-star Pink, Friends' star Matt LeBlanc, Bruce Willis (Why are he and Demi in the same film? Was that for public relations or is that a casting mistake?) and rap-star Eve. This flick has all the sass, cheese, humor and sex to make your Independence Day weekend explosive. [Read article]