Category: Features

Posted on: June 10, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Identities and Inequalities: Exploring the Intersections of Race, Class, Gender, & Sexuality (Textbook)

Dr. David Newman is currently teaching at my alma mater, with a set of interests that are very germane to my field. Saying that, Identities and Inequalities is a perfect sociological look into the nuances of ascribed and achieved factors in society. The title does not assume any familiarity with sociological concepts and provides ample opportunity to get caught up with the subjects that Newman is broaching. The writing…

Posted on: June 10, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Michael (DVD)

Michael is one messed up type of film. This film surrounds the titular character, who is currently holding a prepubescent child in eir basement. This is a far cry from eir life as an insurance salesman. The time period captured in this film is substantial – five months in total – and the relationship between Michael and Wolfgang (David Rauchenberger) is explored in considerable detail. The pedophilic relationship between…

Posted on: June 9, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Heelys Helix Skate Shoes 7761

Another of our reviewers was able to review Heelys a few months back. We were able to procure a sample of the male version of the shoes. Call it fate or just good marketing, but we received a pair that had the Kent State (blue / yellow) colors. I was able to test the shoes out and can report that they are incredibly versatile. The comfort level of the…

Posted on: June 9, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland (PS3)

NIS America has just finished their port of the star Japanese title Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland, which was released last June. We received the title a few weeks back and only now have been given an ample enough opportunity to play through this dense and high-replay title. This JRPG places players into the role of Merurulince Rede Arls, an individual that is completely consumed in eir desire…

Posted on: June 9, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp: Complete Special Collector’s Edition (DVD Set)

Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp is one of those shows that came out of left field. Lancelot Link was created by Mike Marmer and Stan Burns, which had runs on both The Carol Burnett Show and Get Smart. The link to Get Smart would be the greatest influence on Lancelot Link, as the C.H.U.M.P. (Criminal Headquarters for the Underworld’s Master Plan) went up against the valiant APE. The show had…

Posted on: June 8, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NeuFutur Records Compilation #3

This isn’t really a NeuFutur Records compilation, but a disc that I found when digging through some boxes. I believe I pulled the tracks off of the respective artists’ Myspaces, but I could be wrong. These artists all were from Lancaster, Ohio. I’m guessing that the tracks are around the 2002-2006 era; comment with any additional information that you may have. Check out the CD at http://www6.zippyshare.com/v/50242824/file.html . All rights reserved…

Posted on: June 8, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Complete Triathlon Guide

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…

Posted on: June 8, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

World of Warcraft Trading Card Game: Champion Deck

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…

Posted on: June 7, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Burn Notice: The Complete Fifth Season (DVD Set)

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…

Posted on: June 7, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Meschino Optimal Living Program (DVD Set)

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…

Posted on: June 7, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Sorcery (Playstation 3)

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…

Posted on: June 6, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Platinum Model 520 – Women’s Lifting Gloves

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…

Posted on: June 6, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Muppets (Three-Disc Blu-Ray Combo Pack)

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.…

Posted on: June 6, 2012 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Shut Up and Give me the Mic: A Twisted Memoir by Dee Snider (Book)

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…

Posted on: June 6, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Berry Horny (Summer Berry) Beer Review

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…

Posted on: June 5, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Phineas & Ferb: The Perry Files (DVD)

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…

Posted on: June 5, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Teen Spirit (DVD)

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…

Posted on: June 5, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Magic the Gathering: Planechase 2012

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…

Posted on: June 3, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Christie Lenée – Give and Take In EP (CD)

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…

Posted on: June 3, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

sMALLTIME – S/T (CD)

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…