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y favorite TV show would have to be anything on HGTV, but if I had to pick one it would be Bang For Your Buck. This show is the best, mainly because

I am a decorator at heart and for my profession. I studied at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) and went to Fashion High in the 60’s and it’s great to see that television has a network such as HGTV which is a platform for designers and even those that aren’t. This show can recreate any room for an amazing price that’s affordable and creative. And they give you a step-by-step DIY kind of feel.— Reader from New York, NY

ne of my favorite shows is Work of Art: The Next Great Artist. I think it’s a great show

to have a variety of artists get noticed if they haven’t been already. I love art so it was great that Bravo put a show like that on TV.— Sarah Lasagni, Kingston, NY

ight now I’m absolutely loving the first season of Warehouse 13 On Demand. I was thrilled to

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y favorite TV show at the moment is What Not to Wear on TLC. I enjoy watching this show because it boosts people’s confidence

and helps them feel better about themselves by helping them add style and color to their wardrobes.— Kami, St.Albans, NY

love the TED mobile phone app. The TED talks are 18 minutes long only and the individuals who give the talks are well-educated authors,

scholars, scientists, artists, etc. They come from all the disciplines. They are entertaining, original and educational. I used to watch it online but then was thrilled that they made an app.— Judy Strauss, Staten Island, NY

y favorite TV show is Leverage on TNT. The things

I like most about this show are the characters. They are five misfits with interesting (and sometimes bizarre) skills, who have been brought together to right injustices inflicted upon the common citizen by large corporate, government or criminal machines. Despite their quirky natures, they work together and always get the job done.— James Brooks, New York, NY

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kinds of subjects and they give you points. These points give you higher levels and more opportunities. They also offer you ways to make money in which they donate 5% of what you earn to the charity of your choice. — Jennifer Woosley, Louisville, KY

recently discovered the site GelaSkins.com. They have covers

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Get taIlor-Made advIceBlog: The Style Blogger — Dan Trepanier, named by Esquire magazine as the “Best Dressed Real Man in America,” dishes fashion tips, answers questions and weighs in on men’s style. This New York stylist doesn’t dress up the truth—he tells it like it is, and encourages his loyal follow-ing to “create an image that is uniquely their own.”

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Make breakfast. Check. Get the girls ready

for school. Check. Go to the gym for a light

workout with girlfriends. Yup, done. Angie Harmon’s

daily routine where she makes her home in North

Carolina with husband, former New York Giants foot-

ball player Jason Sehorn and her three daughters,

Finley Faith (7), Avery Grace (6) and Emery Hope (2)

proves that a lot of people rely on her.

Best known for her role as Assistant D.A.

Abbie Carmichael on Law & Order, the Texas-

raised actress gained her acting chops in big

screen (Agent Cody Banks) and small screen roles

(The Women’s Murder Club) before she became

gutsy and determined Boston police detective

Jane Rizzoli on TNT’s recent hit Rizzoli & Isles.

In the series, based on the popular Tess Gerritsen

crime thrillers, Harmon’s character teams up with a

medical examiner (played by Sasha Alexander) to

track down the bad guys.

Harmon, thirty-nine, looks every inch—well, maybe

every other inch—your average young mom. She’s

wearing no visible makeup except for black mascara

and lip gloss. Her casual attire compliments a long,

lean figure. Then again, on her un-pampered hand,

she’s wearing a diamond wedding ring that’s hard

to overlook.>>>

She’s traveled the world on her good looks and talent, but this actress enjoys

the comforts of home.

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harmon at home:d!: Role models growing up: AH: I loved the Huxtables from The Cosby

Show. I also loved my high school drill team instructor Kathy Wheat. She taught me that nothing was easy and to be good at something you’ve got to really work at it, that you’re go-ing to make mistakes and that’s going to be okay.

d!: Favorite kitchen gadget: AH: My cast iron skillet.

d!: Dream role: AH: Queen Elizabeth but having to

live up to Cate Blanchett and Helen Mirren would be somewhat daunting. Her or Pocahontas.

d!: Three things you never leave home without: AH: Blackberry, keys and wallet.

d!: Favorite drugstore buy: AH: Maybelline long-lash black mascara. It’s thick, black and

awesome. It makes me look like I have false eyelashes.

d!: What’s on your iPod: AH: Lots of Kenny Chesney, Lady

Antebellum—I’m really into country music at the moment but I do enjoy all types.

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Getting back to work on her new cop series only proves how tough, physical and unglamorous Harmon can be on and off the screen. A re-injured herniated disc has chal-lenged the actress’ usual activity so that today marked her entrée into exercise after several months of being sidelined. “The first time I hurt my back was during my first pregnancy,” she flatly states in her trademark husky voice still lilting with a tinge of Southern propriety. “The second was a short time ago when we moved into our new house and I couldn’t just sit on the couch, pointing and telling people what to do. So today I took it really slow be-cause I don’t ever want to go through that pain again.” Prior to the injury, Angie and family would do regular swimming sessions, trampoline jumping and walks. “I’m going to get back into all that as soon as I can.”

Three children and two dogs always makes for a busy household, which is why Harmon moved 3,000 miles away from bustling Holly-wood to live at a much slower pace and raise her daughters. As a former professional mod-el who got her first cover at age 15 and trav-eled the world extensively, Harmon is keenly aware of the importance of a more leisurely lifestyle, where becoming famous is not the daily ambition of neighbors and friends.

Now playing Monday morning quarter-back, is there anything Angie would have done differently? “Absolutely,” she states. “I had an appointment with Eric Clapton to sing as one of his back-up singers when I was twenty-one. His drummer was a friend of mine and set it up, but I didn’t go because I was so nervous that I would be awful. I saw the drummer later on, apologized and asked if we could reschedule.” To Angie’s surprise, her friend said no. “And he went on to say

this is a life lesson for me in that I should nev-er miss an opportunity because of what I was afraid might happen. I took that to heart and I never have done that again.”

And what if one of her three adorable daughters got an opportunity to follow in their mom’s footsteps? “Well, I’d definitely put them more in the acting direction because it’s a longer, more substantial, fun career … something you are consistently learning from.” With that being said, she adds, “There was a time in my life when I was becoming bored with my modeling because I was too young to appreciate it. ‘Okay, I’m standing on the Great Wall of China, fabulous, let’s go’… and never thinking I might never be back to that place again.”

The self-described “energetic, courageous and insecure” woman is shooting her TV se-ries in Los Angeles, which means long sepa-rations from family. “That’s the most difficult challenge I have because I have to juggle ev-erything and hope I’m doing it right. When I’m shooting, it’s about 90 hours a week and I don’t get to see my family as much as I’d like to. By the time you’ve gone on your fourth or fifth week and you’ve seen your kids a total of a week, that’s pretty tough. I’m hoping we can change that a little so I can fly home late Thursday night and back to L.A. on Sunday night. Creating small adjustments in life can make every day more amazing.”

And will we see any changes to Jane Rizzoli this season? “Well, I don’t know if I can do all the stunts I did last year—I did almost all of my own—because I don’t want to injure my L-4/L-5 again. But I’m a pretty physical person and I enjoy the hell out of life so it’s hard for me to stay still.”

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tWEEt:http://twitter.com/#!/angie_harmon

Co-stars Bruce McGill and Lee Thompson shoot a scene with Harmon.

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The Lincoln LawyerMatthew McConaughey is whip-smart defense lawyer Mick Haller in this legal thriller based on Michael Connelly’s page-turner. Haller knows all the loopholes. That he uses his skills on clients who are less than reputable is part of his sleazy charm. It’s a tailor-made role for McConaughey, who walks a fine line between being a guy through whom we live vicariously as he make suckers of everybody, and one whom we’d also like to see get his comeuppance. Enter Ryan Phillippe as Louis Roulet, who claims he is being framed in the vicious beating of a prostitute. The Lincoln Lawyer benefits from a stellar supporting cast including William H. Macy as Haller’s private eye buddy, Marisa Tomei as his ex-wife, Francis Fischer as Louie’s mother, John Leguizamo as a bail bondsman, Bryan Cranston as a homicide detective, and country star Trace Adkins as a motorcycle gang leader who keeps Haller busy. The title refers to Haller’s mode of transportation, a Lincoln from whose back seat he conducts business while being chauffeured around town. The Lincoln Lawyer, however, puts McConaughey back in the driver’s seat. This looks like the beginning of a beautiful franchise. Rated R.

RangoJohnny Depp has always been sort of a chameleon, so who better to give voice to a lizard who becomes the Wild West’s unlikeliest hero in this gorgeous CGI western? Directed by Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean), Rango boasts an A-list cast and a script brimming with edgy humor and affectionate references to a frontier of Hollywood classics. Our Hawaiian shirt-clad hero is a domesticated lizard who struts on the stage that is his terrarium. His life takes a detour when the terrarium is accidentally tossed from the family car while driving through the desert. Guided by a visionary armadillo (Alfred Molina), he makes his way to the aptly named town of Dirt, where the late sheriff has been enshrined on a tombstone that reads “THURS-SAT.” Taking the name Rango, he passes himself off as a fearsome gunfighter, and after some inadvertent heroics, he gets the job. But there are conspiracies afoot and Rango will have to live up to his unearned reputation. Rango’s slapstick action and menagerie of colorful, grotesque creatures will delight children, though much of the savvy dialogue may go over their heads. Rated PG.

PaulSimon Pegg and Nick Frost are arguably the movies’ best comedy team. They look funny together, sound funny (those British accents) and are exceedingly clever with an encyclopedic fanboy knowledge and appreciation for American popular culture. Paul transplants these true Brits to American soil where Graeme (Pegg) and Clive (Frost) have embarked on the ultimate geek excursion to Comic Con and UFO Mecca Area 51. Enroute they meet Paul (voiced by Seth Rogen), a foul-mouthed extraterrestrial who has escaped his military captors after spending the last 60 years under their watchful study. Graeme and Clive race against time to deliver Paul to his ship and away from his captors. Along the way, they kidnap Ruth (Kristen Wiig), a religious fundamentalist whose world is rocked by Paul. Listen closely for the voices of Steven Spielberg and Sigourney Weaver, whose E.T. and iconic Ripley characters, respectively, loom large in Pegg’s and Frost’s sci-fi obsessions. Sci-fi buffs will get a kick out of the references to films and TV shows both obvious and obscure. Paul is not on par with Pegg’s and Frost’s late lamented TV series, Spaced or Shaun of the Dead but it’s a close enough encounter. Rated R.

Another YearWriter-director Mike Leigh (Secrets & Lies, Happy-Go-Lucky) works wonders with his actors, but that’s to be expected when you’re working with such wonderful actors as Jim Broadbent, Ruth Sheen and a heartbreaking Lesley Manville, whose indelible performances were informed by Leigh’s method of scripting through intense character improvisation. Broadbent and Sheen star as Tom and Gerri, a happily and long-married 60-something couple. As a year unfolds, they serve as an anchor for the less settled and less content family and friends who revolve around them. Chief among them is Manville’s painfully lonely and clinging Mary, who is not the “glass-full sort of girl,” she claims to be. Another Year is one of Leigh’s bleak comedies (“Life’s not always kind, is it?” is one of its wry observations). Don’t come for jokes, set pieces, or conventional plot developments. Nothing much happens in the traditional movie sense. Instead, bask in the company of this extraordinary ensemble who don’t so much play these characters as inhabit them. Rated PG-13.

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A Man’s Quest for Fashion By Jake Siater

I HAVE A CONFESSION. My wife’s closet bewilders me. From the five pairs of black heels—all necessary, I’m told—to the earrings, dry-clean-only suits, purses and scarves—it all seems so much to remember just for getting dressed every day. Don’t get me wrong. My wife always looks great. I’m just not “that kind of guy.”

I’ve got the basics down and manage to pull myself together well enough to avoid arrest by the fashion police. To really add some polish, though, requires two things: me admitting I need a little help, and a few well chosen websites.

Turns out there are other guys like me—lots of them, in fact— who are also lacking a couture consciousness. And there are just as many who enjoy dressing in the latest styles, not to mention the fashion trendsetters. The Internet has plenty to offer addressing topics many men feel foolish asking. So next time you’re re-assessing your own fashion sense, impress those around you by appearing as though you’ve conjured a sense of style all on your own! Check out these three sites created by men for men that can guide you to your more fashionable self.

Everything from style basics to the latest fashion trends can be found online.

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WEB FIND: This month’s website worth sharing LOG ON: GuyStyleGuide.com, EveryGuyed.com, FashionBeans.com

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Style 101 for Beginners: GuyStyleGuide.comMy first stop was GuyStyleGuide.com, where I was

promised to be “guided through the tricky world of male fashion … without designer babble and reports on outrageous catwalk shows.” The site contains tons of articles addressing all kinds of practical stuff—from growing a beard to rocking a tux, to just a little be-yond the basics, like telling the difference between a medium and fair complexion (I never knew there was a difference!).

There is a lot to take in on the site, but it’s all easily

categorized: clothing, grooming, haircare, and miscel-laneous. Under those tabs: Easy-to-understand articles written in ordinary language, for ordinary guys.

One of the things I like best about GuyStyleGuide.com is the “Q&A Quickie” feature. It’s just like it sounds—a short-and-sweet answer to a blog question asked about a recent article or related topic. I found the easiest way to find all of the “Q&A Quickies” was to search the site for “quickie.” Try it and you’ll get all the posts on all kinds of guy stuff.

A Job Interview: Tie should be plain, conservative red or blue; they’re a non-distract-ing yet elegant match. For a lead position, go for red as it has connotations of power and influence. If applying for a subordinate position, stick to blue as it’s an indicator of stability and reliability.

An Important Presentation: Golden yellow radiates energy and liveliness but doesn’t pull focus away. Avoid busy patterns.

A High Impact Event: Nothing makes a state-ment like a splash of pink. Eyes will be drawn straight toward the fuch-sia, but for all the right reasons.

Color Yourself Successful GuyStyleGuide.com has these basic tips to pairing

the right tie to the correct business occasion.


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Bolstered by my newly found fashion knowledge, I ventured into more advanced style territory, namely EveryGuyed.com. This site definitely ramps up the male fashion advice. There is a thorough discussion about the basics, as well as more in-depth exploration of accessories, seasonal trends, and a category called “Upkeep,” which includes everything from taking care of neckties to leather care and proper shoe selection.

The “How To” tab really delves into the specifics. As the name implies, you can learn how to buy stuff, dress appropriately, and find trendy staples, not to mention access nifty miscellaneous tips. “How To” makes di-gesting the info on the site fast and straightforward.

The quirkiest thing I found on EveryGuyed.com was the “Dress the Part” feature under the “Lookbook” tab. This section reviews classic movies from a clothing perspective. There’s the fraternity fashion of Animal House, the no-nonsense attire of It’s a Wonderful Life, and the rock star statement looks from Fight Club, among others, that are sure to rekindle memories and spark your imagination.

Beyond the Basics: EveryGuyed.comIf you’re able, always skew to the more casual side. If not, go with an outfit you wear often because you know it looks good.

Invest in an eye moisturizer, because they’re the place that a lack of sleep is most apparent.

If you have time to shave (or need to), then by all means use a brand new razor blade.

Don’t tempt yourself to linger. When showering, turn the water on to soak yourself, off to lather up, and back on to rinse. This will create a sense of urgency.

EDITOR’S NOTEThe “Women’s” tab

on FashionBeans.com is a one-click gateway to the feminine side of style,

featuring all of the happenings in women’s

style trends.

Timeless Style According to FashionBeans.com,

these closet must-haves will always make you look good “no

matter what trends come and go.”

One of Those Mornings Take a cue from EveryGuyed.com and use these

quick tips the next time you oversleep.

The Polo Shirt: Referred to as “the love child of the shirt and t-shirt”, the polois another versatile necessity. Choose a color that speaks to you, but avoid patterns.

The Blazer: A versatile piece that can dress up or dress down. Choose black for anytime wear, navy for warmer weather, and grey for cooler.

The Leather Jacket: It’s understated, can be worn with just about anything casual, and is the symbol of cool.

I’m probably not the target demographic for the fashion-forward FashionBeans.com, but in the inter-est of research I ventured onto the site. Seeing all of the industry talk and brand name banter verified I was out of my league, but FashionBeans.com is perfect for trendsetters, industry insiders and those who live-and-breathe all things stylish.

There are three unique features on the site that take style to a higher hipster level:

“Hairstyles” cuts to the chase on celebrity locks, the latest ‘dos, salon services and other “hairy” situations. The second must-click is the “Men’s Style Icon” section under the “Style” tab. Here, anyone from novices like me to the pros can gain an un-derstanding of who’s making news in the fashion world.

I found a helpful little nugget under the “Style” tab called “What is Timeless Style?” It listed several tried and true classics that should always be in every man’s closet.

Fashion-Forward: FashionBeans.com

The Art of Invention By Janet Stilson

Quirky takes viewers inside a company that embraces the ideas of ordinary people.

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“I love that I can always count on the Sundance Channel to deliver quality programming.”

-Reader from Queens, NY

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In the past, wannabe Thomas Edisons of the world have encountered some pretty stiff challenges. For most, the gizmos they dreamed about creating have been a little more than, well, dreams—unless they had access to a lot of money, along with the right connections and education. But 24-year-old Ben Kaufman is

changing all that with Quirky, a TV series debuting this month on Sundance Channel.A few years back, a light bulb went off in Kaufman’s brain, and his company created Quirky.com —a site where

anyone with a good idea can gain the support of hundreds of colleagues who lend their expertise. The cream of the gadget “crop” is transformed into actual products sold on Quirky’s site and in retail stores.

The inventions are certainly quirky, but also practical and beautifully designed. They range from an electronic power scrubber for bathroom tiles to a leash that stores “dog waste” bags right in the handle.

Each TV episode tracks the Quirky team of engineers and designers in their New York offices mulling over the best ideas they receive in a given week. The spotlight also falls on two different inventors. One is working on creating something in the very early stages, and the second inventor is much further along. With those, “we’ve already decided to manufacture their product, so we’re going through the challenge of actually getting it out there into the world,” Kaufman says.

While the same development process used on the website is very much a part of Sundance’s new series, there is a difference. “The TV show gives people a deep dive into how something goes from ‘Oh, that’s a good idea,’ to ‘Wow! That’s a product I must buy,’” Kaufman says.

The Gizmo Whiz Kid

TuNe IN: Premieres Tuesday, august 30, 10/9 pm c, Sundance channel

Ben Kaufman says that when he was growing up, he wanted to be a dentist. That changed during his senior year of high school when he had an idea for a lanyard headphone for iPods. he convinced his parents to mort-gage their house and hand him $185,000 to develop it. “it wasn’t easy,” Kaufman allows, when asked what

magic words he used to convince his folks they should cough up so much cash.Kaufman flew to China to get the lanyard headphones

manufactured. his company, mophie, launched on the day he graduated from high school. Fast forward a few months, and mophie had won “Best of Show” at macWorld 2006. The following year, Kaufman went back to macWorld

and handed out 30,000 pads of paper, asking people to give him their ideas for new products. People from around the world came together to develop the winning product, the Bevy, which is an iPod Shuffle case, bottle opener, key ring and ear-bud wrap all in one.

That “crowd-sourcing” experience was so ex-citing that Kaufman sold mophie and started Quirky.com, which launched in 2009. he’s been featured in hundreds of news publications and TV channels. in 2007, Inc. magazine named him the top entrepreneur in America under the age of 30. he was 20 at the time.

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All in a day’s WorkFrom ideation to creation,

Quirky takes you through the lifespan of product creation.


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Quirky’s 65,000 members contribute to the invention process in a number of ways—everything from casting votes for the ideas that excite them to work-ing on research, design and branding. Members are rewarded with a share

of the revenue for the gadgets that are actually produced based on the value of their contribution. That’s determined by Quirky’s unique technology platform. (It took Kaufman and crew two years to create it.) Around 300 to 600 ideas flood into

Quirky’s offices every week. of those, two products are selected for develop-ment on the website—and for a chosen few, on the TV series as well. At that rate of speed, won’t all the

good ideas eventually dry up? “Abso-lutely not!” Kaufman says. “As times change and different needs and prob-lems are experienced by consumers, new products are born. And we’ll be here to bring those products to life.”

Shower Station A modular shower stor-age solution that will hold even an odd-sized bottle or bar of soap.Inventor: Joshua Wright Influencers: nearly 500

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unHampered A laundry basket that makes itself inconspicuous when not in use by folding flat.Inventor: Barbara Miles from: richmond, VA Influencers: almost 400

Broom Groomer A step on dustpan that cleans your broom. Inventor: Bill Ward from: richmond, VAInfluencers: over 420

Pivot Power An electrical power strip that bends so that large power heads don’t block the available outlet pods.Inventor: Jake Zien from: Milwaukee, WI Influencers: over 700

Powercurl A device that clips on to Mac power adapters so that cords can be wrapped around it, avoiding a snarly mess in the computer case.Inventor: Jeff Scholen from: Atlanta, GA Influencers: over 260

Ben’S fAVorITe QuIrKS every inventor has their favorite creation and

Ben’s no different. check out these Quirky gadgets that snagged his attention.

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›Necessary Roughness Few networks have been able to balance its colorful char-acters with exceptional writing that doesn’t play down to its viewers. Fortunately, USA has met that challenge—thank you, Burn Notice, Royal Pains, White Collar, Psych—so now it’s ready to make it work with a female at the helm. Enter Callie Thorne (Rescue Me’s fierce, fiery Sheila). She headlines Necessary Roughness, in which she plays a single mother and go-getter struggling to make a living. Her new job? Be-ing a therapist for a professional football team. There’s more. Nobody expects her to succeed, but when she does, she’s suddenly a hot commodity for other athletes, musicians and even politicos—her allure has everything to do with tough love. Most interesting, perhaps, is that the entire series is based on a true story. Sign us up.Watch: Wednesdays, 10/9 pm C, USA

›Rocco’s Dinner PartyThe ever colorful—and true foodie—Rocco DiSpirito is at the helm of this inventive competition series, which finds a skilled culinary trio hoping to advance professionally. They each have just one shot at capturing DiSpirito’s interest by creating their signature

dish. The top two advance and are immediately challenged to concoct an entire menu for two separate dinner parties, which will be judged. That’s certainly enough pressure but the chefs must also design a party concept—from décor to ambiance and more. Celebs pull up a chair at the proverbial table, too—Liza Minnelli, Padma Lakshmi and Sandra Bernhard will drop by. Watch: Wednesdays, 11/10 pm, Bravo

July’s Lineup is Full of Fireworks

By Greg Archer

It’s likely that the return of True Blood on HBO has already kept your DVR busy, but by the time you peruse our top picks for this month, you’ll want to add even more into that TV queue. Take note of these promising shows:

›Deadliest WarriorWondering how history’s most famous warriors would be able to compete against each other is one thing, but to actually re-enact it on screen made Deadliest Warrior not only interesting but a real guilty pleasure. For season three, producers have brought on Navy SEAL Mack (Future Weapons, Weapons That Changed The World) to deliver deeper insights into understanding various military strategies. Interesting to note: The notorious Hannibal Barca (247-183 BC) is the latest warrior to be spotlighted. Barca was brutal and is known for his advances in the Second Punic War, where he and his posse ventured forth with “war elephants.” Buckle up.Watch: Premieres Wednesday, July 13, 10/9 pm C, Spike

›Curb Your Enthusiasm Just when you thought he couldn’t do any more harm, psychological or otherwise, Larry David steps it up by taking a big (and perhaps bitter) bite out of the Big Apple. That’s right, the eighth season of this Golden Globe- and Emmy-winning jewel finds David (so adept at playing a tongue-in-cheek version of himself) picking up camp and heading to New York. How the already frenetic city will affect the already frenetic David should be amusing to watch. Good news: Michael J. Fox, Wanda Sykes, Ricky Gervais and SNL alum Anna Gasteyer are set to appear in memorable guest spots. This is one season you don’t want to miss.Watch: Premieres Sunday, July 10, 10/9 pm C, HBO

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Men of a Certain Age, TNTWatch: Season Finale Wednesday, July 6, 10/9 pm C

Admittedly, two-time Emmy winner Andre Braugher (Homicide: Life on the Street, Thief ), is used to playing the strong guy. But when the role of Owen on TNT’s beautifully underplayed yet wonderfully executed drama, Men of a Certain Age, came along a few years ago, he saw it as the perfect opportunity to grow artistically. “I’ve spent a lot of time playing a lot more confident characters,” he says, “so it’s been different playing an ‘ordinary’ man, but I think people can relate to him, and his struggles with himself.” How true that is. Braugher’s richly layered portrayal of Owen not only nabbed him an Emmy nod for the series co-created by Ray Romano, and which also co-stars Scott Bakula, it also gave middle-agers something, and somebody, to really root for. As the beleaguered heir to a prominent car dealership, Owen’s plight—from daddy issues to keeping the love flowing at home—mirrored those facing today’s “everyman.” Issues of self-identity pepper quite a bit of Braugher’s work of late—last spring he stunned Broadway audiences with his portrayal of a former slave raised in a Jewish home in The Whipping Man. And of playing Owen, he’s candid: “I loved this character from the moment I read him in the pilot,” he says. “And I was really honest with myself. I told myself, ‘Hey, I’m going to have to play a type of character that I’ve never played before.’ But I liked Owen’s path. It’s a lifelong struggle … to become ourselves. And I think he is aware of that journey. He’s a husband, a father, a son, a friend. There’s a lot he’s juggling but he’s taking charge of his life.”

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Make Your Phone a Must-have Accessory

By Emily Glass

It’s easier than ever to put your best face forward with the “Lifestyle” section of your mobile app store. There is a wide variety of apps devoted to helping you follow trends, stay in shape, organize your closet, buy beauty products and much more.

Mobile apps that help you look and feel your best.

APP FINDS: Mobile apps worth sharing log oN: iTunes.com/appstore, Market.Android.com

Ratings based on customer reviews using a five-star rating scale at the iTunes App Store and the Android Market. Ratings and prices are in reference to the current version of the app and are subject to change.

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Rating: eeeePrimary function: This app takes the Sephora shopping experience to

a whole new level. Beyond purchasing capability, users can get beauty advice, watch expert tutorials, follow makeup trends, access over a million product reviews and receive recommendations based on their recorded account info.

delightful feature: Look to the “Mobile Offers” section of the app that gives access to discounts and freebies simply for being a mobile shopper.

This app is best for: Beauty enthusiasts.

Compatible with: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad

Get it: For free at the iTunes App Store

Editor’s Note: Don’t have an iPhone? The Sephora site has been optimized to fit the screen of any smartphone, allowing you to still shop on the go at m.sephora.com.

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TAP & TRACKRating: eeeeePrimary function: There is no secret method for weight loss. It’s a simple

science—calories in vs. calories out. With Tap & Track you can enter and track exactly how much fat, calories, and nutrients you’ve consumed in a day and compare it to the calories you’ve burned through exercise to reach your weight loss goals. Inputting your dietary habits is easy. You can choose from an extensive list of grocery items or restaurant meals. All the nutritional info is already in the app’s database!

delightful feature: Because being healthy isn’t just about weight loss, you can also use Tap & Track to monitor your intake of nutritional sources like water, vitamins or protein.

This app is best for: Anyone on a self-improvement kick.

Compatible with: iPhone, iPod touch, iPad

Get it: For $3.99 at the iTunes App Store

E! OnlinERating: eeeePrimary function: Get all the glamor-ous inspiration and celebrity trends of

E! on the go with this app. Watch video clips from the network’s top shows, peruse the red carpet photo da-tabase, and much more!

delightful feature: The “My Celebs” feature allows you to choose your favorite celebs to receive the latest news and photos of them specifically.

This app is best for: Trend watchers.

Compatible with: iPhone, iPod touch and Android

Get it: For free at the iTunes App Store and Android App Market

STylEbOOKRating: eeeePrimary function: Organize your ward-robe by inputting all your clothing

and accessories to this app’s virtual closet. The time needed to photograph and upload your fashion favs will be well worth the fun (and function) it provides! Once your entire wardrobe is available at the touch of a button, you can view your clothing by category, cre-ate outfits, and even plan attire for upcoming events using the calendar.

delightful feature: When shopping, have you ever wondered, “Will this go with anything in my closet”? Stylebook gives you easy access to your inventory, al-lowing you to instantly decide if you have clothing or accessories to match the item you’re contemplating.

This app is best for: Fashion stylists at heart.

Compatible with: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad

Get it: For $3.99 at the iTunes App Store

Editor’s Note: Take photos of your clothing and accessories in a well-lit room on a white surface. This will make cutting clothing from the background a cinch.

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