I was unfamiliar with the intricacies of the triathlon before picking up the Complete Triathlon Guide. This book goes into detail not only about the events that take place, but the workouts that will create the largest benefit to those looking to compete in a triathlon. The book, written by USA Triathlon is divided in an intuitive fashion. Rather than having individuals immediately exercise for the events, the book…
The World of Warcraft trading card deck has just released four premade decks; Murkdeep (shaman), Elderlimb (druid), Dark Lady Sylvanas Windrunner (hunter), and Jaina Proudmoore (mage). These Champion Decks come with additional materials – there is a reprint card, tokens, booster pack (Crown of the Heavens), and a hero card placed alongside the different rule books. The reprinted cards are some of the most powerful in the World of…
Few shows have the gas in their tank to make it through five seasons. I believe that Burn Notice is one of the few shows that look no worse for wear at the five-season mark. Fox has just released their DVD set for the fifth season, ensuring that fans can keep up to date. This season begins with Weston getting eir position back at the CIA, a move which…
There is a great deal of snake oil that is being packaged and sold as self-help. Meschino Optimal Living Program avoids these pitfalls and provides viewers with a solid foundation. In doing so, they can actually see change in their lives. I believe that the actual application of better fitness, diet, and an exercise regimen moves viewers away from the more mental and psychological changes that are prescribed by…
Sorcery is a title that looks to include the fantasy elements of RPGs with different action elements. What results in Sorcery is a title that takes the Playstation Move controller to its logical end, while providing players with an immersive environment and a rich story. I believe that the control scheme for Sorcery will even allow experienced players to be challenged by the title. To cast spells or do…
Platinum Model 520 – Women’s Lifting Gloves / http://www.schiek.com / We have been able to test out Schiek’s Platinum Model 520 for a number of months. We are pleased to report that they can take any sort of beating. This means that whether it be gripping the bar for a squat, powering through chest presses, or doing deadlifts or dumb bell work, the Schiek gloves are able to provide substantial…
The sheer amount of additions that are provided to viewers with this edition of The Muppets are substantial. Making sure that this is not just the feature, the inclusion of the full soundtrack on the digital copy disc will ensure that viewers can rock out. There are a number of fake movie trailers that involve the Muppets, while they further shake up a camera test with everyone’s favorite felt creations.…
Considering the size of his ego, I’m shocked that Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider was able to cram his life story into just a little over 400 pages. Let’s just tick through the list of things Snider wants credit for: founding the hair metal genre (not sure why he would take pride in that one, but check); coming up with the idea for MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball; creating the first proper…
Berry Horny (Summer Berry) / Horny Goat Brewing / http://www.hornygoatbrewing.com When a beer is touted to have a fruit flavor in its profile, I typically expect to have an inoffensive beer with little more than a touch of the fruit it contains. This usually creates an inoffensive brew that is forgettable soon after one finishes it up. This is not what Berry Horny does. Rather, the beer is able to…
Phineas & Ferb: The Perry Files is a collection of the various P&F episodes that focus on everyone’s favorite penguin, Perry. This creates a solid DVD that allows parents to sit back and take it easy; Disney has added a few extra googahs to this DVD release to keep children happy. This means that viewers will be taken in to the world of the OWCA (Organization Without A Cool…
Teen Spirit is a film that focuses on the machinations of Amber Pollock (Cassie Scerbo, of Make It or Break It) in eir desire to become the prom queen. Connected at all points through eir high school career, Pollock finds eirself unable to reach out to those that ey originally associated with. Turned into an apparition, Pollock wants to receive the accolades that were unavailable to eir during eir…
Planechase is a different variant of Magic: The Gathering. In this style, players attempt to wrest control of their settings from their competitors . Each plane has different effects that buff the player, while many present players with a chaotic effect that may either benefit or hurt them. There are four Planechase sets released in the 2012 edition; each provides players with a revisited mechanic from earlier sets. We received…
Give and Take In is the first track on the titular EP, and it immediately shows Christie Lenée as an upbeat female pop rocker. The energy in which the vocals blend in with the horns will immediately draw in listeners, all while Lenée packs the track full of catchy melodies. Before I Go continues this trend, but provides listeners with a different side to Lenée. The slower tempo of…
You Never Know is the first track on this self-titled EP, and what issues forth is an energetic blend of rock styles. Hints of Bruce Springsteen, Warren Zevon, and the psychedelic rock of the sixties can be heard from the onset. The guitars and drums push the vocals to the next plateau; sMALLTIME is an act that makes a big splash on this EP. The back and forth of the…
Waking the Skeleton Key begins with an effort that will transport listeners into an entirely new world. HuDost marches to the beat of a different drummer, while Moksha’s vocals are key in bringing the act into these bold new directions. There is a great amount of cohesion to be had through each of the album’s 9 tracks. I believe that listeners will be more than impressed just listening to a…
Major bands are usually those that can get a good PR firm. After that, there are masses of firms that blend together. Still Beauty PR is a firm that consistently provides its clients with a tremendous amount of work for a small amount of cash. The experience that Still Beauty has allows individuals of all creative stripes – musicians, artists, models – to get their name out there and receive…
It is hard to come forth and create your own musical style when it comes to rap music. This means that there are tons of performers that spend their entire life trying to perfect that perfect flow and simply cannot. MedEval is someone we just stumbled onto, and we’re convinced that she will break it big in 2012. She has just released her new mixtape, At Yo Neck, and is…
ENCHANT, the San Francisco Bay area’s long-running Prog Rock institution, has finally returned to the scene they once helped shape and establish! Originally founded in 1989 and with seven studio albums under their belt, it’s been a long silence for ENCHANT since their last official release, the Live At Last 2CD/2DVD set from 2004. ENCHANT is currently at work on an overdue, brand-new studio album, and have signed a new…
The rivalry that was present between the Hatfields & McCoys has been the subject of countless different television shows and articles in the last few decades. However, there has not been the attention to detail or sheer scope captured in the same way as it has during Hatfields & McCoys: Bad Blood. This film sticks well to the time period in which it is set, and benefits considerably from a…
Unless you’re a student of British hard rock, chances are you probably know little about UFO, but bands like Dokken, Tesla, Megadeth and yes, even Metallica, owe plenty to these heavy metal pioneers. Founded in 1969, London’s UFO started out as first generation headbangers and continued with that sound throughout most of the following decade, but by the time they hit the ‘80’s they had settled into a more mature,…