Month: January 2013

Posted on: January 13, 2013 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Two-Lane Blacktop (Blu-Ray Special Edition)

  The Blu-Ray Special Edition of 1971’s Two-Lane Blacktop is the definitive edition of this James Taylor / Dennis Wilson (yes, the singers’) film. During Two-Lane Blacktop, the duo are paired with Laurie Bird and are thrown into a cross-country race. The title itself seems to represent the high-water mark conceptualized by Hunter S. Thompson in Fear and Loathing; there are nods to the hippie subculture as well as the…

Posted on: January 13, 2013 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Thomas & Friends: Sticky Situations (DVD)

  Sticky Situations is a collection of four episodes of Thomas & Friends, providing purchasers with nearly an hour of show. The video quality is stellar, ensuring that viewers will have the best possible Thomas & Friends experience for the lowest possible price. Each of the episodes contained within provides viewers with a lesson. This ensures that positive behaviors can be instilled on those in their formative years. Thomas &…

Posted on: January 12, 2013 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Creep Van (DVD)

  Creep Van is a tale about a possessed vehicle that would like to see nothing better than the brutal dispatch of anyone that attempts to change it. An unlikely band of people are saddled with the gargantuan chore of destroying the titular mean of conveyance despite the lethality of the van. The DVD version of Creep Van benefits from an incredibly sharp transfer that is further bolstered through the…

Posted on: January 11, 2013 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Blur – Parklive: Live in Hyde Park (CD)

Man, if you were/are a fan of the90’s Brit pop band Blur, 2012 was your year. They started it off by getting the Outstanding Contribution to Music award from the Brit Awards, headlined a show at Hyde Park for the 2012 Olympics, re-released every single one of their studio albums with a ton of extras, and entered the studio to start recording new music. They ultimate scrap ped plans for…

Posted on: January 9, 2013 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 1

6 Types of Hazardous Wastes In Your Household

Your home is the last place you would think of when you are asked about places that contain hazardous wastes. Think again! A large number of things you use in and around your home are in reality hazardous in nature. Since we don’t view these materials as hazardous, we do not even dispose of them correctly. Some of these materials need to be disposed of in particular ways, or they…

Posted on: January 8, 2013 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Anger Management – Season One (DVD)

Charlie Sheen supporters – the few that still remained after his very entertaining implosion in 2011 – were quick to point to the ratings of his new TV show, Anger Management,  that he was back on top again. Well, they were sort of right. The ratings for Sheen’s new FX series were pretty damn good for cable that first episode, but quickly came back down to reality once folks realized…

Posted on: January 7, 2013 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Fatal1ty New Year’s Resolution Contest

Beginning today, Fatal1ty fans have an opportunity to win a Fatal1ty Sound Blaster Champion Series Recon 3D Soundcard by entering the Fatal1ty New Year’s Resolution Contest. In order to win, gamers worldwide should submit a written essay of no more than 3 paragraphs, outlining their ultimate, personal gaming goals for 2013. All submissions received by Midnight (PST) on Monday, January 21st, will be reviewed by the Fatal1ty Team.  The participant…

Posted on: January 7, 2013 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

How does TENS Treatment Work?

How does TENS Treatment Work? Are you suffering from serious back pain? Then, the Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, also known as the TENS treatment, can be your best option. It is helpful in relieving intense and continuing pain through application of electrical pulses to the skin over nerves. A TENS unit is supposed to make use of impulses of varied wavelength and intensity level to alleviate pain by having a…

Posted on: January 7, 2013 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Mike Howe – Heading West (CD)

American Travels is the initial track on Heading West, and it provides listeners with an insight into the new direction taken by Mike Howe. Howe establishes a very specific atmosphere for Heading West that is bolstered by Old Wooden House. There is a pristine and untouched feel to the compositions on this CD that will stick with listeners long after the title closes up. Hope is a very deliberate and…

Posted on: January 6, 2013 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

My Secret Island – I Miss The Day (Maxi Single)

  Few bands are able to establish their sound in the space of a few tracks, but My Secret Island are able to show a considerable amount of their facets on this release. Their new maxi single contains four tracks – three versions of their latest single, I Miss The Day, and a cover of the classic Sheila. I Miss The Day is a radio-worthy track that links together the…