Saturday, July 18, 2015

Blu-ray Review: The Longest Ride



The Longest Ride
Director: George Tillman, Jr.
Starring: Britt Robertson, Scott Eastwood, Jack Huston, Oona Chaplin
Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Release Date: July 14, 2015
ASIN: B00VSE0IMM
Running Time: 128 minutes
Rating: PG-13
Buy Link: Amazon

Review:

Now available to own on Bluray + Digital HD is the romantic-drama The Longest Ride. Directed by George Tillman, Jr., the film stars Britt Robertson (Tomorrowland), Scott Eastwood, Jack Huston, Oona Chaplin and Alan Alda. Special Features include deleted & extended scenes, audio commentary by director George Tilman, Jr. and actress Oona Chaplin, A Writer's Journey: A Day in the Life of Nicholas Sparks, Beyond the Ride, Bringing It to Life, Meet the Reel Bull Riders, Luke's Bull Riding School and a gallery.

Based on the novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks, The Longest Ride centers soon-to-be college graduate Sophia Danko (played by Britt Robertson), who attends a rodeo with her best friend Marcia (played by Melissa Benois). Afterward, she bumps into the former bull rider champion Luke  Collins (played by Scott Eastwood) and sparks instantly fly between the two. Though Sophia is going to head off to New York for an internship at an art galley in two months, she starts a romantic relationship with Scott.

Late one night after a date, they come across a car accident and Scott helps rescue an elderly man named Ira Levinson (played by Alan Alda). Just as Scott pulls Ira out, he mumbles about a box in his car, so Sophia searches the car and finds the box.

Friday, July 17, 2015

Book Blogger Hop: July 17th - July 23rd

Book Blogger Hop

Welcome to the new Book Blogger Hop!

If you want schedule next week's post, click here to find the next prompt question. To submit a question, fill out this form.

What to do:

1. Post on your blog answering this question:

  This week's question is submitted by Elizabeth!

Do you listen to audio books?

2. Enter the link to your post in the linky list below (enter your Blog Name and the direct link to your post answering this week’s question. Failure to do so will result in removal of your link).


3. Visit other blogs in the list and comment on their posts. Try to spend some time on the blogs reading other posts and possible become a new follower.  The purpose of the hop is to give bloggers a chance to follow other blogs, learn about new books, befriend other bloggers, and receive new followers to your own blog.
  

My Answer: 


   When I have the time. I currently have 7 audio books on my desk that need to be reviewed!
Linky List:

Review - Dead Ice by Laurell K. Hamilton



Dead Ice
An Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Novel
by Laurell K. Hamilton
Publisher: Berkley
Pub. Date: June 9, 2015
ISBN: 978-0425255711
Pages: 576
Buy Link: Amazon

Review:
 
Do you remember a time when you could buy several books for $1.00 when joining a book club? Well, I do! It was a great way to be introduced to many exciting new authors. I recall buying a huge book by Laurell K. Hamilton that had two or three titles in one. They were the first few entries in the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series. At the time, I was a huge of fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, so anything with vampires in it caught my attention. To find out, the author lives in my home state of Missouri, so I quickly became a fan of her works.

Dead Ice is the 24th installment (Yes, I said wrote that correctly! The 24th!) and once again centers on U.S. Marshall Anita Blake, a vampire executioner that has the ability to raise the dead. Despite her job, she is now engaged to the master vampire Jean-Claude.

The FBI recruits Anita to help them with a major zombie problem as it seem someone is making zombie porn! While this isn't the creepiest thing that Anita has seen before, something really bothers her about this case - the female zombies still have their souls attached.

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Creatine Monohydrate by Natura Formulas Review




I'm sure many people probably think the only way to gain muscle mass is to take illegal steroids that will due to damage to your body, but in reality there are healthier ways to get into shape.
 
One of most popular dietary supplement to use is creatine, a nitrogenous organic acid that is found in your vertebrates that supplies energy throughout your body. Creatine supplements became poplar in the 1990s and is used by athletes, bodybuilders, wrestlers, etc..

A few weeks ago, I was sent a 500g (100 servings) container of Creatine Monohydrate by Natura Formulas. It's used to boost muscle growth, decrease muscle soreness and increase strength & power during your workouts. Each serving has 500mg per serving.


Xtreme Compact Wall Surge Protector Review



If you're like me, then you've probably got one too many extension cords and/or surge protectors in about every single room in the house. While it might get the job done, it does look a little messy.

Recently, I was sent the Xtreme Compact Wall Surge Protector (300-joules) to test out and review.

What makes this all Wall Surge Protector so different than all the rest?

Well, for starters it features two USB ports (2.1A), so you can charge your cell phone, iPad, or whatever electronics you own that needs to be charged. There are child safety sliding covers on the all 6 outlets, which will prevent accidents and possible fire hazards.

The Xtreme Compact Wall Surge Protector is very simple to use. Just remove the faceplate from the outlet, plug the wall surge protector into it and use the provided screw to mount it securely to the outlet. Then you're already to go!


Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Summer Reads: Desperate Measures

Desperate Measures
by Sandra Orchard
Publisher: Revell
Release Date: June 2, 2015
ISBN: 978-0800722241
Pages: 368
Buy Link: Amazon

Review:

I'm going to try and catch up on book reviews over the next few weeks starting with this review of Desperate Measures by Sandra Orchard, which I should have written and posted last month. I have a bad habit of judging a book by its cover, which is what occurred when I signed up to review this book. I liked the cover and decided to give it a try without knowing it was book three in the Port Aster Secrets series.

Desperate Measures centers on a herbal research scientist Kate Adams, whom has finally found the so-called "miracle plant" amendoso from Columbia that has haunted her family for years. Her hope is that the unraveling of the mystery will help her learn the truth behind her father's disappearance.

Unable to trust anyone, including her co-workers, she turns once again to Detective Tom Parker for help, whom is already on the case of a missing teen that coincidentally is connected to the "miracle plant." Kate must risk her life and her relationship with Tom to find out the truth once and for all.

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

DVD Review: The Summit



The Summit
Director: Nick Copus
Starring: Bruce Greenwood, James Purefoy, Rachelle Lefevre, Mia Maestro, Christopher Plummer.
Studio: Mill Creek Entertainment
Release Date: July 21, 2015
Retail: $9.98
ASIN: B00XK713T2
Running Time: 179 minutes
Rating: Not Rated
Buy Link: Amazon

Review:

Arriving on DVD on Tuesday July 21st is the 2008 Canadian miniseries The Summit. Directed by Nick Copus, the miniseries stars Bruce Greenwood (Star Trek), James Purefoy (TV's The Following), Rachelle Lefevre (TV's Under the Dome), Mia Maestro (TV's The Strain) and Christopher Plummer (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo). There are no special features or extras.

The Summit centers on an upcoming annual G8 Summit meeting that is taking place in Canada. After a biological weapon experiment goes terribly wrong, politicians try to cover up the incident. A documentary filmmaker (played by Rachelle Lefevre) and a mother (played by Mia Maestro) losing her son who was exposed to bio-terror, combine forces to try to unravel the mystery of whom is behind the possible outbreak. They must race against time before the G8 Summit meeting starts as the U.S. President and the Canadian Prime Minster are set to appear at the event.