Friday, February 7, 2014

Blu-ray Reviw - The Jungle Book: Diamond Editon

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Blu-ray Reviw - The Jungle Book: Diamond Editon
The Jungle Book: Diamond Edition
Director: Wolfgang Reitherman
Starring: Bruce Reitherman, Phil Harris, Sebastian Cabot, Louis Prima George Sanders, Sterling Holloway
Studio: Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Release Date: February 11, 2014
Retail: $39.99
ASIN: B00GDT4M1A
Running Time: 78 minutes
Rating: G
Buy Link: Amazon

Review:

Arriving on Blu-ray for the first time this Tuesday, February 11, 2014 is the Disney 1967 classic The Jungle Book, featuring all new bonus features - Introduction by Diane Disney Miller and Richard M. Sherman; Alternate Ending - Mowgli and The Hunter; @DisneyAnimation: Sparking Creativity; Music, Memories & Mowgli: A Conversation with Richard M. Sherman, Diane Disney Miller and Floyd Norman; Disney Intermission - Bear-E-Oke hosted by Baloo; Bear-E-Oke Sing-A-Long; and I Wanna Be Like You  Hangin' Out At Disney's Animal Kingdom. The animation film will also be released on DVD and Digital, with the DVD retaining the bonus features from its previous release.

Based on the novel of the same name by Rudyard Kipling, 1967's The Jungle Book was the last animated film Walt Disney was working on before his death in 1966. The film follows young Mowgil the Man Cub, who was found as a baby by Bagheera the Panther. Bagheera left him to be raised by wolves, but as the boy got older, the wolves decided it was best for him to return to the Man Village. Bagheera takes it upon himself to make sure the boy is delivered safely to the Man Village.

Of course this is the jungle and there are many dangers for a small boy, including Kaa the Snake, therefore, Bagheera must keep a close eye on him, which isn't easy when Mowgli meets the carefree Baloo the Bear and learns about "The Bare Necessities." Escorting him to the Man Village gets even more difficult with King Louie and his apes around. Then there is also Shere Khan the Tiger, who wants to get his claws on Mowgil.

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Book Blogger Hop: February 7th - 13th

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Book Blogger Hop: February 7th - 13th
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!

 

What is the highest number of books you received in one day either in the mail or from UPS or FedEx?

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: 

Well, last month I received between 8-10 packages in one day through USPS, UPS and FedEx, but it wasn't all books, as I received a bath scale and a few Blu-ray/DVDs to review.


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Thursday, February 6, 2014

Dreaming of Springtime!

Dreaming of Springtime!
I wish there was such a thing as a real time machine (like the car in the Back to the Future movies), so I can skip over the winter months completely and land somewhere at the beginning of spring. There is currently between eight to ten inches of snow on the ground, which is the third or fourth winter blast to hit my area in two months, and I'm sick of all the cold weather.

I'm also not too fond of the hot summer weather either, but I do love weather in the spring and fall months. During springtime, I like to sit outside on the deck with a cup coffee, read a book and enjoy the sound of the birds chirping. Though I live in town, I still like to plant a few vegetable plants in the flower garden, but this year I would to have a small garden behind the tool shed, which has seen better days. It would be nice to own a few Gubba Garden Sheds, but the yard isn't big enough.

Until spring officially arrives, I guess I will have to tolerate the cold weather a bit longer. I know other people who hate the cold travel to warmer locations in Smart Motor Homes, but I don't own one. Plus, I'm not too fond of driving in the first place; I blame my anxiety for that problem.

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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

5 Writing Personalities You Can Have

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5 Writing Personalities You Can Have



When writing for the print industry or the web, everyone tells you to have you own voice. But what does that really mean?

Finding your voice is simply a matter of writing with personality. No one wants to read boring informational articles (well, maybe some people do) or stories, which is why adding personality is effective. However, there are several ways you can do this.

You can be the casual conversationalist

This is where your writing sounds more like a casual conversation than your high-school research paper. It is adding conversation-style words to your writing rather than traditional written words. This is the style I write in most often and the style that most of my writing clients prefer.

You can be the funny one

Humor is engaging and fun. The trouble with humorous writing is that to become funny, sometimes there has to be something to make fun of, which can be a slippery slope. If you ever visited the website Cracked.com, you can see what I mean. Their articles are usually quite funny, but often in a mean or condescending way. If you want to write for humor, then you’ll have to have a tough skin. Additionally, finding something that your readers will find funny in addition to something you find funny is fairly difficult. You’d be surprised at how many jokes are inside jokes.

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Review - The Calling

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Review - The Calling
The Calling
The Inn At Eagle Hill, Book Two
By Suzanne Woods Fisher
Publisher: Revell
Pub. Date: January 14, 2014
ISBN: 978-0800720940
Pages: 336
Buy Link: http://ow.ly/stlG8
Blog Tour: http://litfusegroup.com/author/sfisher

Review:

With all the snow on the ground today, there is nothing better than drinking a cup of hot coffee and reading a book, or in my case writing a review for The Calling.

Similar to other books by the author, this story is set again in Stoney Bridge, but this time the main focus is on Bethany Schrock, who is spending the hot summer months living at the Sister's House, while she reflects on what she wants out of life, which has been a bit rocky. Her mother abandoned her, her father recently passed away and her brother is missing. Plus, she is also trying to get over her ex, Jake Hertzler

Her boring summer that includes cleaning the Sister's House, takes an interesting turn when she meets the newest guest at the Eagle Hill Inn (which is ran by Bethany's stepmother), Geena, who happens to be a Youth Minster, well until she was fired.

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Choosing Between a New or Used Mazda 2

Choosing Between a New or Used Mazda 2
Buying a car can be a difficult process. There are so many different options; you may be tempted to put off buying anything until you have searched every lot, every model, and every option available. This, unfortunately, could take years. Instead, get a good idea of what you want and then go from there. You can decide on a price range, a type, a model, etc. If you have chosen the type of car, like a Mazda 2, your work is halfway done. Another decision you need to make is whether you are going to buy a new or used Mazda 2 in Kansas City. Here is some information that may help you decide.

New Cars

When it comes to new cars, the quality is obvious. You are getting a brand-new car that has never been driven on the road, let alone had any accidents or problems running. You will be able to rest easy knowing that the car you get is going to be just what you wanted. However, you are going to pay for this peace of mind. New cars are considerably more expensive than used. If you have the extra money, this may be an option for you.
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Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a PPC Management Agency

Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a PPC Management Agency
The world of pay per click marketing is challenging, and confusing for many people. You should hire a PPC management agency to help you effectively target your customers, and find the right people who are looking for your products. If you aren’t sure about outsourcing your PPC needs, here are five reasons why it is the best decision you will ever make.

Reason # 1: Saves Time and Money

Outsourcing your PPC needs will save you from a major headache. You won’t be pouring over several pages of keywords and bids to figure out what the best option is. You will be able to work with professionals with proven SEO and PPC strategies. They will be able to focus on managing the various campaigns, which can save you a lot of time. They won’t waste your money on keywords that do not work. Instead, they will focus on managing the bid process to save you money.

Reason # 2: Fast Results

Do you feel like you have been running the same campaigns for several months, but you aren’t getting any results? When you outsource your PPC needs, you will have fast, consistent results. Professionals understand the right keyword formatting to use, and they know what is beneficial for your brand.

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