Saturday, April 5, 2014

April 2014 Reviews

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Dearly Departed
Dearly Departed
DVD
Price: $2.99

5.0 out of 5 stars Afterlife InterviewsApril 5, 2014
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Dearly Departed, directed by Darryl Anka is an interesting type of fiction film based on reports of near death experiences. The movie is taken through a vantage point of a person who is interviewing spirits who have already crossed over. The strange part is that the viewer is left wondering how this interviewer was able to speak with these souls in the afterlife (channeling maybe?). Either way, the film touches on how personal beliefs and a person’s spiritual energy indirectly impact their next life.

The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale
The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale
DVD
Price: $3.99

5.0 out of 5 stars Spiritual Test For RoyaltyApril 5, 2014
I felt drawn to seeing The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale after spotting it through the redbox machine of my Walmart gig (during one of my work breaks).The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale is an animated movie that involves Odette and her husband Derek unintentionally becoming involved in a matter that calls for them to save their kingdom. They also both unintentionally become parents to a girl named Alise after she becomes orphaned.

Breakfast at Tiffany's
Breakfast at Tiffany's
DVD
Price: $2.99

5.0 out of 5 stars High Society PartiesApril 5, 2014
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Breakfast At Tiffany’s involves a woman who has impeccable social skills and manages to become known in high society circles. She meets a writer who becomes a major part of her life and contributes to her personal evolution. Audrey Hepburn plays this highly sociable woman while George Peppard plays the writer.

Adventure Time: Season 3
Adventure Time: Season 3
DVD ~ Various
Price: $18.96
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5.0 out of 5 stars Finn and Jake’s JourneysApril 5, 2014
This review is from: Adventure Time: Season 3 (DVD)
I confess that I felt drawn to obtaining Adventure Time Season 3 after it was advertised at my job. I went ahead and purchased it through the Walmart’s Site to Store feature and eventually picked it up the dvd after work. This was also partially due to the fact that my husband and I have been watching this cartoon since 2011 (yes, I know that we are both adults). Adventure Time Season 3 has 26 episodes and some bonus commentaries. For instance, there is an interview of the creator of this series discussing his reasons for creating the cartoon in conjunction with many of those who comprise his viewing audience (parents,children, college students, many adults etc.). The 26 episodes are based on the ones created around 2011. There are multiple episodes that will appeal to various people. For example, my husband enjoyed one of the Fiona and Cake episodes and mentioned that it would be interesting if more episodes and/or a spinoff season were created around Fiona and her cat. Adventure Time Season 3 is also safe for all ages.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier [Blu-ray]
Captain America: The Winter Soldier [Blu-ray]
DVD ~ Chris Evans

5.0 out of 5 stars Continuing Saga of Captain America and Co.April 5, 2014
Captain America: The Winter Soldier deals with the character of Steve Rogers navigating his new life in Washington D.C. along with his fellow co-workers. It appears that both Captain America and his “work peers” become targets due to knowing too much about the affiliations of the agency that they are based at. Chris Evans, Samuel Jackson, Scarlett Johannsson, Robert Redford, and Anthony Mackie star in Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

That's All
That's All
Price: $1.29

5.0 out of 5 stars Soap Opera LoveApril 5, 2014
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This review is from: That's All (MP3 Music)
That’s All by Genesis is both a classic and compelling type of song that appears to be about a man who is in love with someone despite the soap opera challenges that occur in their relationship. This is a great song to purchase if you enjoy pop music and/or songs by Phil Collins (due to That’s All containing his vocals).

Invisible Touch
Invisible Touch
Price: $1.29

5.0 out of 5 stars Unseen ImpactApril 5, 2014
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This review is from: Invisible Touch (MP3 Music)
Invisible Touch by Genesis is a heartfelt tune about a man who has strong feelings for a woman who can sometimes be hard on his heart. He sings about the invisible hold that she has over him even with the knowledge that loving her turns his life upside down. Invisible Touch by Phil Collins is good to get if you like 80’s pop/soft rock music and/or tunes containing Phil Collins vocals.

Mmm Yeah [feat. Pitbull]
Mmm Yeah [feat. Pitbull]
Price: $1.29

5.0 out of 5 stars Impact of a Romantic CrushApril 5, 2014
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Mmm Yeah by Austin Mahone (feat. Pitbull) caught my attention after I heard it on the radio. This song appears to be about having a romantic crush and/or infatuation on somebody after first spotting them in public. Mmm Yeah by Austin Mahone (feat. Pitbull) is a catchy pop/dance song and is also available for viewing online (for those still undecided about getting the song).

Beautiful Danger
Beautiful Danger
Price: $0.99

5.0 out of 5 stars Leaving A Complicated ImpactApril 5, 2014
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The music and lyrics of Beautiful Danger by Kirsty Hawkshaw drew me in after I heard this song on Pandora radio (the chillout music section). In a strange way, this song almost appears to be related to Invisible Touch because the singer is speaking of having feelings for someone that she is not supposed to. She also sings about this person touching her soul on a metaphorical level. Beautiful Danger by Kirsty Hawkshaw is great to listen to if you like electronica/chillout music.

Adventures in the Afterlife
Adventures in the Afterlife
by William Buhlman
Edition: Paperback
Price: $17.77
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5.0 out of 5 stars Celestial JourneysApril 5, 2014
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Adventures In Afterlife by William Bulham is a fiction book told through a spiritual slant and touches on the journey of Frank in the spirit realm. At first, Frank journeys to a world upon death that mirrors his beliefs and what he was taught (through his religion). He eventually discovers that the afterlife is actually subject to what a man or woman personally believes and that there are various worlds in the non-physical realm as there are souls. He also discovers that a soul can progress in the afterlife, but that they sometimes have to release and be aware that their human identity is not actually who they were. Frank also undergoes instruction that pertains to the theme of becoming a master at reality creation in relation to spiritual enlightenment. I also enjoyed how the author generously shares some of the processes for attaining personal goals and changes in life. There is so much more in this book that I listed and is perfect for those who have an open mind and are truth seekers. I plan to keep coming back to this book more often because of the information that the author generously shares with the tie in to spiritual enlightenment and reality creation.

Choices In The Afterlife, What we can do and where we can go after death
Choices In The Afterlife, What we can do and where we can go after death
by Gretchen Vogel
Edition: Paperback
Price: $13.84
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Medium’s Perspective on Afterlife CommunicationsApril 5, 2014
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Please know that my interest in the afterlife has little to do with my own mortality. I am actually in good health and prefer to live to be at least 85-110 years old. I say prefer because I am humbly aware that when I die may be different from the choice of my human egoic perspective. This book drew my attention because my soul hungers to know various truths in life. Choices in The Afterlife by Gretchen Vogel touches on the tenet that the afterlife that a person experiences is influenced by their current and past lifetimes. She shares some of the work that she has done for those still living and want to know how their loved ones are doing. However, my one caveat with this book is that she implies that the soul is pretty much on their own when crossing over (aside from being greeted by friends or family members). She concludes that one is probably not greeted by their spiritual helpers because her communications with other spirits do not suggest such a reality. I understand that this could be true and that a connection to the higher self is extremely vital. However, other texts that I have been exposed to suggest different realities of being greeted by spirit guides, angels, and other beings in relation to what a man or woman believed on earth. The point that I am making is that I just wish that she would have more strongly and frequently emphasized that what she experiences is only a subjective reality based on what she sees. In her defense, she did lightly touch on the fact that what she saw is not absolute truth. It is just that this emphasis that what she saw was not absolute truth could have been written more frequently in the book. Aside from this caveat, Choices in the Afterlife is told through a heartfelt manner.

Greatest Hits Vol. 1 - The Singles
Greatest Hits Vol. 1 - The Singles
Price: $7.99
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5.0 out of 5 stars Goo Goo Dolls ClassicsApril 5, 2014
Around 2-3 months ago,I spotted the Greatest Hits Vol. 1 by the Goo Goo Dolls at my Walmart job and purchased it due to it being just five dollars. This collection contains many of the songs that I am familiar with from my high school years (yes, I am showing my age). Slide is probably my favorite song from this collection. However, there is a song to enjoy for many people who like listening to 90’s alternative rock.

Ultimate Collection
Ultimate Collection
Offered by B68 Solutions Limited
Price: $9.99
83 used & new from $2.90

5.0 out of 5 stars Whitney Houston’s Musical LegacyApril 5, 2014
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This review is from: Ultimate Collection (Audio CD)
Ultimate Collection by Whitney Houston showcases many of the classics from the late singer’s career. I remember hearing many of these songs on the radio and seeing some of the music videos on television (her music was played a lot on the radio and television during the 90’s). There are 18 songs on this collection (I personally enjoy So Emotional and I’m Every Woman the most from this collection). Ultimate Collection by Whitney Houston is great for those who are open to listening to late 80’s, 90’s, and early 2000’s pop music.

Kiss Me Once
Kiss Me Once
Price: $18.44
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5.0 out of 5 stars Spring 2014 Kylie MinogueApril 5, 2014
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This review is from: Kiss Me Once (Audio CD)
At first, I was undecided on whether to purchase Kiss Me Once by Kylie Minogue due to the review I read in one of the local newspapers that I received and comparing it with another reviewer of a music website where I am a subscriber to their newsletter. I decided to go with my own intuition to obtain Kiss Me Once due to positive memories of hearing her music on my honeymoon back in early 2004. In my humble opinion, getting Kiss Me Once by Kylie Minogue was very much worth it because of the unique and enjoyable tracks that are reminiscent of not only my honeymoon but a fun and carefree life cycle that I had in the early 2000’s. There are many good songs on this collection. However, I enjoy tracks 4, 5, 10, 3, and 9 the most due to getting a sense of her creative and strong spirit shining the most through these tracks. The dvd portion of this edition also enhances this collection. Overall, Kiss Me One by Kylie Minogue is great to get if you are familiar with any of her previous works and/or enjoy dance/electronica music.

Warrior
Warrior
Price: $1.29

5.0 out of 5 stars Havana Brown’s Music Symbol of Strength In LifeApril 5, 2014
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This review is from: Warrior (MP3 Music)
Warrior by Havana Brown drew me in after hearing it on the Pandora radio station because of the stance on persistence and staying emotionally strong even in the face of public gossip. In a fun way, Havana Brown sings about emerging as a warrior and champion in her own way and going after what she wants in life (personal dreams)regardless of what situations emerge. Warrior by Havana Brown is great to get if you enjoy triumph songs with a dance/club slant.

Come On Closer
Come On Closer
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5.0 out of 5 stars Come Hither Type of SongApril 5, 2014
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Come On Closer by Jem is a provocative song that pretty much has the singer confessing how she feels about someone and her “plans” for them. The title of this synth-pop song also denotes the clue and is perfect for those who like daring songs that combine chillout, electronica, and synthpop.


8300 Baltimore Ave
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 220-1998

Shanghai Tokyo  

Categories: Sushi BarsChineseThai 
5.0 star rating
 4/5/2014
Shanghai Tokyo café proved to be a fantastic choice for my husband and I. We went this past Wednesday. My husband had a satisfying dish of Five Spice noodle with rootbeer, while I had a delicious dish of Shrimp Thai Pineapple Fried Rice. What I also liked about this place is that the servers are friendly and the food is affordable.
1355 E. University Blvd
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 408-0555

Pollo Campero  

Category: Latin American 
4.0 star rating
 4/5/2014
Pollo Campero is a fast food place that serves some decent food at cheap prices.  My husband had Campero beans with an empanada while I had chicken nuggets (shared with my husband), plantains, yucca fries, tres leches cake, and a Jamaica chilled hibiscus drink.  I only took a few bites of the tres leches cake (due to being pretty full) and my only taste caveat was with the plantains (ended up not eating those as well). However, I enjoyed the rest of the food that my husband and I ordered made it worthwhile.


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