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Not-to-be missed releases for summer
BY SANJAY SABARWAL
BY JORDAN MICHAEL


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True Romance, 1993
(Unrated Director's Cut)
Despite being predicatable and chock full of action film must haves, the level of energy created by director Tony Scott (Man On Fire, Spy Game) is hypnotic and delivers above and beyond all expectations, thanks to a laundry list of A game actors. Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette lead a film that could easily be carried by its assortment of feature actors including Val Kilmer, Brad Pitt, Samuel L. Jackson & Gary Oldman. The love story between two starry eyed kids is easily overshadowed at times by an unconventional brutality brought to screen with guns blazing. See it because you'll love the innocence and grit created by Slater and Arquette. See it for the eerie, distinct cinematography and fast paced editing. Or just see it because Dennis Hopper and Christopher Walken face off in one of the finest scenes in movie history.

Now that's What I call Ziba Music (Compilation):

The first in a series, this collection gathers some of the best South Asian DJs and producers in the country, and features the best in Arabic, Indian, and mainstream music. With over 2 hours of mixes, this is a great CD for those new to world dance music, and for fans alike.

Broken English (World):

Karsh Kale has rapidly established himself as the premier producer of ethnic lounge and chill out music. This is his second release, and it incorporates the competing sound of drum "n" bass, tables, and soulful Indian vocals to create a blanket of ethereal music. Turn it up and enjoy.

No Strings Attached (Indian):

The world of bhangra has very few superstars and Jassi Sidhu's new album proves why he deserves that label. This is his 2nd solo project, and each track is geared towards maximizing the dance experience. This is a must have album for those into dance music.

  *All CDs are available for purchase at
www.zibamusic.com or Ziba Music located at 11808 East 186th Street, Artesia, California,
P 562.402.5194
The Present: the Secret to Enjoying Your Work And Life, Now!
by Spencer Johnson (Doubleday, $12.97,
ISBN: 0385509308)
The Present teaches life lessons by parable, unlike other self-help books that just point out what one should do. The lessons in the book follow an individual who has lost focus, and learns from a wise man. Each lesson is valuable for the situation the individual faces. The basic premise of the book is that life is all about learning from your past, focusing on the present, and planning for the future. Moreover, one should not block out any bad situations in the present, but rather utilize the lessons learned from past mistakes to make the present and future a much better and enjoyable time to be in. The present is a must have gift, and a great present.
 
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