If STORMp3 water-resistant MP3 Player seems like a godsend to those of us who love music; it’s only because it pretty much is. True music lovers tend to have music everywhere. Continue Reading
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QUALIFIERS: Captain Morgan Sherry Oak Finish!
We are all unless we’ve been stranded on a deserted island for the last 80 years aware of Captain Morgan Spiced Rum. They’ve now brought that attitude to their Sherry Oak Finish special limited edition rum. The Sherry Oak Finish was designed to commemorate the real Captain Morgan’s legendary battle and discovery of his fleet. What? You didn’t know about that? Well we posted a video of it here.
Even the bottle makes the following statement.
This Limited Edition spiced rum was inspired by sir Henry Morgan’s improbable and storied victory on the shores of Panama in 1671
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QUALIFIERS: Swann ADW-400 Digital Guardian Camera & Recorder
For the last several years packages have been being stolen from us and so we finally had enough so we started looking into security systems and have been doing some comparisons.
If you are in the market for a security camera system to protect either your home or office, it is hard to do better than Swann Security. Its consumer grade digital cameras offer top-of-the-line features, reliability and user-friendly operation, which make these gadgets a very popular choice for anyone looking to protect their property, monitor employees or just set up a slick surveillance system.
One of the newest Swann products, the ADW-400 Digital Guardian Camera & Recorder also happens to be one of its best, with a massive collection of features and impressive specs to handle nearly any security job. The price tag for this wireless system starts at $249.99, with additional camera units sold separately. Continue Reading
QUALIFIERS: Bic Flex 4 Disposable Shavers
When I first was contacted regarding Bic razors I of course immediately thought of the little cheap orange and white razors. Well these are so very far from what I’ve ever seen from the infamous razor manufacturer. These new BIC Flex4′s are almost indistinguishable from the more expensive razors. The shavers have four incredibly sharp blades that actually have wonderful staying power. I used one for about a week and a half and then used it to shave my head twice and I think I may have been able to get still another half a head shave out of it.
I go to shave “down there” without getting razor burn. These razors are amazing! – Tia Thompson Fast Lane Magazine Model Booker.
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“Struck by Lightning” Movie Review [TRAILER]
Chris Colfer stars in “Struck by Lightning“, his debut writing effort which features some nice performances and missed opportunities as the “Glee” star lives out his bully fantasies, leaving the audience as the real victims.
Colfer stars as Carson Phillips, struck by lightning (literally) in the opening scene which means we’re in store for a movie long flashback of his life. Certainly not the biggest crime in cinematic history, but acts of God are a pretty tough act to follow. From an early age, Philips was smart (and a smartass) to the point where he had to remind everyone how brilliant he was, such as telling his grade school class that “Our founding fathers were largely homosexual and slave owners”. That’s sure to makes friends and influence people at any age. His life consisted of two goals: enrolling in Northwestern and becoming editor of the New Yorker.
Despite being newly hated at school, it’s still a welcome escape from his home life. His mom (Allison Janney) abuses substances by the handful and reminds him that she should’ve had that abortion, after all. Absentee dad Dermot Mulroney only shows up to finalize the divorce so he can marry newly-knocked up fiance Christina Hendricks.Unfortunately, he’s the leader of the most apathetic school newspaper in school history. When his guidance counselor (Angela Kinsey) suggests he start a literary magazine to impress Northwestern, Phillips enlists the popular kids via blackmail to help. There’s the head cheerleader, the jock, the rich kid, the yearbook queen. They’re so one-dimensional here that they don’t even need names, just titles. The closest thing Philips has to a friend is his assistant Malerie (Rebel Wilson) who once again plays the ditzy big girl.
“Struck by Lightning” isn’t a “Revenge of the Nerds” coming of age film where the obviously oppressed get their day. Nor does it explain how Philips was such an outcast besides his declaration that they’re jealous of his intellect. No, this film actually manages to make you feel sorry for school bullies to the point of joining them. Colfer’s Philips doesn’t give a second thought of threatening to expose students (and teacher’s) sexual innuendos, especially his gay classmates. A bit of irony that won’t be lost on many considering Colfer’s own bullied background. And the bullying serves no greater purpose than to fulfill Philips’ narcissistic needs, but does give bullies a reason to say “I told you so’. Philips is neither martyr nor hero, despite Colfer’s best efforts. His jokes lean more towards the obnoxious than the witty and his effeminate character is mysteriously asexual, which makes it easier for no one to get him or get close to him.
But there are some good performances in “Struck by Lightning”. Polly Bergen’s performance is wasted as the sweet grandmother who develops alzheimers and reminds Philips of the potential and sadness she once saw in him. Whereas she could’ve represented any hope for Philips’ morality to emerge, it all happens too little and too late. Allison Janey as Philips’ hot mess of a mom captures not only what happens to a wasted youth, but embodies a woman who has truly given up on happiness. Janey doesn’t just give a performance, but an acting lesson. Hopefully, Colfer was paying attention.
Struck by Lightning is available on VOD and iTunes and in limited theatrical release on Jan. 11, 2013.
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