Thursday, June 26, 2014

June 2014 Reviews

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Beating Heart

Beating Heart
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5.0 out of 5 stars Electronic Song Of Vivid Emotions, June 26, 2014
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Beating Heart by Ellie Goulding appears to pertain around being close to a person that touches your heart. Listening to Beating Heart gives one that sense that the singer is discussing a person who they feel strong desire toward, Beating Heart by Ellie Goulding is perfect for those who enjoy love songs with an electronic/trance vibe.




Aviation High

Aviation High
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5.0 out of 5 stars Infatuation High, June 26, 2014
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Aviation High by Semi Precious Weapons seems to be a song about spending time with someone that gives a feeling of freedom and a sense that you were meant to be in their life. However, the song’s meaning does seem to change when one watches the shocking youtube video that accompanies it. However, Aviation High by Semi Precious Weapons is god for those who like alternative and/or indie rock songs.




Summer

Summer
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5.0 out of 5 stars Summer Romance Song With An Electronic/Dance Twist, June 26, 2014
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Summer by Harris first came to my attention after I heard it on the radio. It appears to be a song about experiencing the feeling of love at first sight during a season that is known for the start of many romances. Summer by Calvin Harris is perfect for those who are familiar with any of his previous songs and/or enjoy electronic/dance songs with a love vibe.




Satisfy

Satisfy
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gratifying Music Track, June 26, 2014
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Satisfy by Nero appears to be a song about a person who evokes intense feelings of passion in somebody on a daring level. Satisfy by Nero is a blend of industrial rock/electronic music beats. Daring lyrics symbolizing the boldness of just telling a romantic interest how one feels is a theme prevalent in the song.




A Sky Full Of Stars

A Sky Full Of Stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Coldplay’s Celestial Message, June 26, 2014
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I decided to download, purchase, and hear A Sky Full Of Stars by Coldplay after seeing the release for it in one of the e-mails that I received from the Coldplay mailing list. This song appears to be an upbeat melody of knowing someone that brings much joy and peace around them (such as creating heaven on earth for themselves and those around them). Coldplay also has a casual and lighthearted music video on youtube that captures the spirit of A Sky Full Of Stars.




Love Runs Out

Love Runs Out
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5.0 out of 5 stars One Republic Love Song, June 26, 2014
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I admit that I first found out about the song Love Runs Out by One Republic on Thursday June 5, 2014 via youtube. The Love Runs Out video was advertised as a recommendation to me due to the fact that I happened to also be watching A Sky Full Of Stars by Coldplay and Summer by Calvin Harris. I also first heard Love Runs Out through a radio station on iheart radio based out of Norfolk Virginia (Now 105). Love Runs Out creatively experiments with drums and an inspired gospel vibe. The music video shows a happy woman situated in front of a piano (both her and the singer are in a desert setting). I remember spotting the Native cd at my job, but was unsure whether to get it due to the fact that I was unsure if it was for me. However, between enjoying this song and talking to a coworker rave about this group and the Native cd, I definitely intend to purchase this cd sometime within the next 6 months. This is because something about the energetic vibe of the song and the singer convincingly singing about that he plans to care about until the Love Runs Out (hence the title) makes me want to hear more.
 
The Big Bang

The Big Bang
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lionhearted PickUp Type Of Song, June 26, 2014
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I admit that I have only heard about the Big Bang show and have yet to watch it. I actually heard of this song from one of the radio stations based out of the D.C. area (I am unsure which one I heard it from first due to the fact that I listen to a wide variety/range of musid genres). Anyhow, The Big Bang by Katy Tiz carefully captures the spirit of summer because she does take about spending time with her person of interest at a beach. The Big Bang by Katy Tiz does sound like a bold come hither type of song with a strong mix of slight dance and pop music blends.




Drink to That All Night (Remix) ([feat. Pitbull])

Drink to That All Night (Remix) ([feat. Pitbull])
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5.0 out of 5 stars Happy Go Lucky Song, June 26, 2014
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I admit that I first heard of the song DrinkTo That All Night by Jerrod Niemann (Remix feat. Pitbull) yesterday via an IHeart radio station based out of Norfolk, Virginia (Now 105). I was curious to give this song a chance because I enjoy music from various genres and due to the fact it featured Pitbull. This country/pop dance music mashup actually harmonizes together seamlessly and appears to be a tune about relaxing in a carefree manner and taking it easy with a group pf friends. I would be classify this unique blended genre song as alight-hearted and fun summer tune.




Already High

Already High
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lighthearted Amorous Tune, June 26, 2014
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I admit that I heard about Already High by J.T. Hodges via an e-mail that was for subscribers to Toby Kieth’s e-mail list. Already High is an appealing song of endearment of spending time with someone who evokes a euphoric feeling (that of a natural and healthy emotional high). Already High by J.T. Hodges mixes modern country sounds with hints of rock beats.




Nirvana EP

Nirvana EP
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well Thought Out Melodies, June 26, 2014
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I decided to get this Nirvana EP by Sam Smith after spotting it in the recommendations feature of another song that I had purchased. This Nirvana EP by Sam Smith has him masterfully spilling out his heart on how he would proceed in certain romantic affarins. For instance, Safe With Me expressed his sentiment that he does not care about the romantic partner’s past and only cares about their time together. It also appears to be a song where he is expressing that he only plans to keep the affair between the two of them. Nirvana by Sam Smith seems to be a satisfying tune about how the casual hookup with a certain person gives him feelings of bliss and that he plans to enjoy their company even if it does not last for a lifetime. I have heard Latch on the radio and like the up-tempo version that is played. However, the quieter version o Latch that is on the Nirvana EP by Sam Smith is also well done.




Do I Wanna Know?

Do I Wanna Know?
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Song About Gauging Mutual Feelings In Someone, June 26, 2014
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I admit that I decided to purchase Do I Wanna Know by Artctic Monkeys after it grew on me through multiple listens of the radio station DC101. I humbly understand that other people are going to have different interpretations to the same song, so here goes my modest interpretation (guess). I am guessing that this song appears to be about a man who admits to having feelings for someone that he at first was not sure whether he liked the person in a romantic way. He now knows that he cares about this person and wants to know if the target of their desire feels the same in case they unintentionally kept them waiting too long. Do I Wanna Know grapples with the issue of trying to win back the affections of another who you were unsure how you felt about them and trying to decide if you truly want to know if they mutually feel the same about you. I humbly understand the true meaning to the song might be different from what I am guessing. Do I Wanna Know by Arctic Monkeys is perfect for those who like sentimental indie rock/hard rock/alternative rock songs.




Fever

Fever
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5.0 out of 5 stars Music Tune Of Extreme Emotions, June 26, 2014
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Fever by The Black Keys is also another song that grew on me after hearing it on the DC101 radio station. The singing complements the instruments in a brilliant way. However, I wish that I understood the full meaning of this sing. I’m guessing (after watching the distinctive youtube video to Fever) that the meaning of Fever is through the context of having intensity for a goal and/or cause. I’m also thinking that Fever by the Black Keys is also describing the up and down travails that certain extreme emotions can bring (such as in the lyrics how fever would be a blessing and then sometimes has them frequently realizing that they are to blame for certain situations in their life). I would love for someone to point out the meaning of this song and/or their interpretation. Regardless of whether someone responds, Fever by Black Keys is a dazzling indie rock alternative rock song.




You & Me (Flume Remix) [feat. Eliza Doolittle]

You & Me (Flume Remix) [feat. Eliza Doolittle]
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5.0 out of 5 stars Novel Affair song, June 26, 2014
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I confess that I decided to check out at least one song by Flume after noticing (via an online article) that Madonna was including them in the making of her new music that is scheduled to come out this year. I decided to go with this song by Flume: You & Me (Remix feat. Eliza Doolitle & Disclosure). Both the original versions of this song and the remix sound great (a video is available for the original song). The song appears to be being in a meaningful relationship with someone that you deeply care about with experiences that are both memorable and alluring.




Sweater Weather

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5.0 out of 5 stars Carefree Indie Rock/Alternative Rock Song, June 26, 2014
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I confess that Sweater Weather by the Neighborhood caught my attention after I heard it on the radio last year. It is a fun indie rock/alternative rock song that appears to be about the singer’s positive memories of someone who was a person to be around for happy times. However, I have always wondered what he meant when he included the lyrics it is too cold for you hear: did he mean it was literally too cold for this person (temperature wise) or did he mean on a psychological/metaphorical level (in terms of the environment and/or people around them being too cold). Either way Sweater Weather by The Neighborhood is an enjoyable song.




Salute

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amusing Pop Song With A Warrior Spirit, June 26, 2014
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Salute by Little Mix is a strong musical continuation of their song Wings. This is because Salute appears to be a song about staying strong and holding your head high regardless of what happens in life. I also like that their youtube music video sends a jovial message ( to go with the message of Little Salute) to embrace all the situations in life head on. Salute by Little Mix is great if you liked their other song Wings and/or like high spirited pop/dance songs.




Sleeping With A Friend

Sleeping With A Friend
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gutsy/Dashy Come On Type Of Song, June 26, 2014
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Sleeping With A Friend by Neon Trees is a catchy song that mainly centers around a man who admits to wanting to go in a direction that is between casual and steamy. The title of the song implies that song’s main message. Sleeping With A Friend by Neon Trees is similar to Animal by Neon Trees where a person is spelling out how they feel, however in this song the message is taken to a much more blunt and explicit level.
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Caress Daily Silk Beauty Soap Bar for Unisex, 6 Count 4.0 Oz

Caress Daily Silk Beauty Soap Bar for Unisex, 6 Count 4.0 Oz
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Quality Soap that Gives Among The Most For The Price, June 26, 2014
This Caress Daily Silk Beauty Bar is one of my favorites due to the white peach and silky orange blossom scent. Additionally, I was able to get the bars for an affordable price at my job. The lather goes on smoothly on my skin and leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth. I also like that the manufacturer is generous with the amount of soap that the packages come in (due to me going through the soap pretty quick).




Birds of Paradise Meet the Flockers

Birds of Paradise Meet the Flockers
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4.0 out of 5 stars Birds Wanting To Fly Free In Different Ways, June 26, 2014
I actually wanted to watch the Birds of Paradise movie after seeing it in the redbox machine at my job. However, it was out of stock and one of the customer service repos explained that Birds of Paradise is actually a pretty popular rental in their rental system. She gave me the information on where I can get this rental and I was able to eventually watch it. It was actually better than I expected and is centered around a sparrow named Jack who is trying to do everything he can to stand out. Meanwhile, another bird named Aurora is actually trying to do the opposite (she feels that she sticks out too much). There are also some cartoon shorts by a company called Futurikon (in partnership with Disney) and bonus footage where some of the following stars who gave their voices to Birds of Paradise are interviewed: Drake Bell, Ashley Tisdale, Ken Jeong, Jane Lynch, Jon Lovtiz.




Trance Europe Express 2

Trance Europe Express 2

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5.0 out of 5 stars Trance Express Party, June 26, 2014
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I purchased Trance Europe Express Party 2 from Amazon UK on October 2, 2011. The back of the cd compilation is listed to have been Made in England and distributed by Tal via BMG UK. Today by Paul Vam Dyk, Life’s Little Pleasures by Dave Angel, Secret Knowledge by Afterworld, Lucky Saddle by FFWD, and The Frenchman by New London School Of Electronics are among the various music tracks available on this collection. There are 12 tracks on disc one and 11 tracks on disc two of Trance Europe Express 2.




Just Dance the Biggest Club

Just Dance the Biggest Club
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5.0 out of 5 stars Summer 2009 Dance Collection, June 26, 2014
I purchased this compilation of Just Dance: The Biggest Club Tracks and Remixes on January 30, 2010 from Amazon Germany (while I was still living in Orlando, Florida). Many of these exciting songs bring me back to when I was hearing their music variations on their radio still in the military and when I was living in Orlando Florida around and after the time voluntarily left the military and was honorably discharged (living in Mayport Florida from Feb. 2005-Feb. 2008,during my time of living in Norfolk Virginia from Feb 2008-April 2009, and living in Orlando Florida from April 2009 until May 2010). I mean only respect to even the artists that are not listed from this collection. However, I have to admit that these are some of my favorite songs from Just Dance: The Biggest Club Tracks and Remixes

Just Dance by Lady Gaga (remix with Kardinal Offishall), I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)- by Pitbull (More Englist Extended version), Mercy by Duffy (Hott 22 Vocal Remix), Touch My Body by Mariah Carey, Feel Your Love by Kim Sozzi, Evacuate The Dancefloor by Cascada, All I Ever Wanted by Basshunter, Give It To Me by Timbaland feat. Nelly Furtado & Justin Timberlake, Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado feat. Timbaland, Right Round by Flo Rida feat. Kesha, Let It Rock by Kevin Rudolf, For An Angel by Paul Van Dyk, and Lovegame by Lady Gaga.

There are many more interesting music variation of these club/electronic songs on this two disc set that has 18 songs on disc 1 and 18 songs on disc 2.




The Annual 2002

The Annual 2002

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5.0 out of 5 stars Summer 2001 collection, June 26, 2014
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I purchased The Annual 2002 from Amazon UK on October 22, 2011. There are a wide range of club/house tracks with this three cd collection that has 21 songs on the first cd, 22 songs on the second disc, and 19 songs on the third disc. Rapture by Iio, Poor Leno by Basement Jaxx, Another Chance by Roger Sanchez, Temple of Dreams by Future Breeze, Dream Universe by DJ Garry, Exploration of Space by Cosmic Gate, Columbia by Paul Van Dyk, Sunset On Ibiza,Castles In the Sky by Ian Van Dahl, and Sandstorm by Darude are some of the multiple artists available on Ministry of Sound The Annual 2002.




Kuschelrock 25

Kuschelrock 25

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5.0 out of 5 stars Kuschel Rock 2012 Vast Music Sampler, June 26, 2014
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I admit that I purchased Kuschel Rock 25 from Amazon Germany on July 12, 2012. There are 3 cds in this collection with 19 songs on each cd. Adle, Rihanna, Timbaland, One Republic, Robbie Williams, Sugababes, Katie Melua, Madonna, John Lennon, Coldplay, Bruno, Empire Of The Sun, Eurythmics, Roxette, Sinead O’Connor, Phil Collins, Alannah Myles, Mr. Big, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Take That, Sarah Brightman, Rednex, Dido, Shakira, Enya, Santana feat. The Product GB, and Nelly Furtado, Melanie C, and Take That are among the multiple number of various artists featured in this collection that spans various musical genres (pop, soft rock etc).




Tunnel Trance Force, Best of, Vol. 59 (DJ Mix By DJ Dean)

Tunnel Trance Force, Best of, Vol. 59 (DJ Mix By DJ Dean)


5.0 out of 5 stars Fall 2011 Music Collection, June 26, 2014
I confess that I purchased Tunnel Trance Vol. 59: 50 Maxximum Overdrive Hardclub Traxx from Amazon Germany on October 18, 2011. There are 25 songs on disc one and 25 songs on disc two. Sunset Project Meets Tomtrax, Jan Wayne, Mario Lopez, Chris Van Dutch Meets Randropz, Angel Beats, Kaemon, Alexandra Stan, Tiesto, Orjan Nielsen, Dream Dance Alliance, Nature One Inc., Ferry Corsten, Armin Van Buuren, Dave 2002, Neal Scarborough, Damian Wasse, Sy Gardner, and Athema are some of the multiple various artists listed on Tunnel Trance Vol. 59.




Now Thats What I Call Music 79

Now Thats What I Call Music 79
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5.0 out of 5 stars July 2011 UK Music Collection, June 26, 2014
I admit that I purchased Now That’s What I Call Music 79 From Amazon UK on August 3, 2011. There are 22 songs on disc one and 22 songs on disc two. Born This Way by Lady Gaga, On The Floor by Jennifer Lopez, Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall by Coldplay, California King Bed by Rihanna,Give Me Everything by Pitbull feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer, Beautiful People by Chris Brown feat. Benny Benassi, Bounce by Calvin Harris feat. Kelis, Super Bass by Nicki Minaj, Sweat (David Guetta Mix) by Snoop Dogg & David Guetta, Save The World by Swedish House Mafia, What A Feeling by Alex Gaudino feat. Kelly Rowland, Dirty Talk by Wynter Gordon, and Sun Is Up by Inna are among the multiple various songs available on Now 79 (UK Edition).




Ministry of Sound: The Annual 2

Ministry of Sound: The Annual 2

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Annual Compilation From November 1996, June 26, 2014
I purchased the Annual 2 music collection by Pete Tong & Boy George from Amazon UK on October 23, 2011. Disc One is mixed by Pete Tong and has 15 songs on it, while Disc Two is mixed by Boy George and has 14 songs on it. One of the things that reflects the vast musical range in this collection is that a remix of a song by Tori Amos is on disc one while a remix version by Prodigy is on disc two.




Heaven and Hell Unveiled: Updates from the World of Spirit.

Heaven and Hell Unveiled: Updates from the World of Spirit.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Stafford Betty’s 2014 Book Creation, June 26, 2014
Please understand that I humbly understand that I have so much to learn in my life especially due to the fact that I consider myself a spiritual truth seeker hungry for knowledge. I am only sharing my journey through the books that catch my attention and mainly look at them due to reasons that I am intuitively aware are indirectly related to my life purpose (however it has nothing to do with what most people would realize, I must add that I am blessed to be a healthy woman who expects to live to be at least 85-110 years old). I am humbly aware that if I go sooner it is only because my higher-self called me back to a heavenly blissful realm earlier than I expected. I found out about the book Heaven and Hell Unveiled: Updates From the World of Spirit by Stafford Betty after receiving an e-mail from someone affiliated with White Crow Books. The Good to this book is that the author takes the time to showcase different views from the afterlife as shown from some of the authors who wrote books on the afterlife well before the 1950’s. He even includes a reference listing in the back for those who would like to know more. This book takes on the idea of various higher and lower realms. There is information listed on some of the occupations available in the afterlife. I do not agree 100 percent with everything that is written in this book, however in the author’s defense, he does admit that he is open to the fact that the afterlife may turn out to be completely different from the various books and information that tell him what the afterlife is most likely to be. Additionally, I myself am an open-minded person who does believe in the afterlife, the higher self, and benevolent spiritual helpers. However, I do believe that there are skeptics and atheists that do enter blissful realms if an afterlife does exist (only because I do not believe a loving universal energy would punish a person for not having spiritual faith). I wish that there would eventually be a book published that legitimately channels the viewpoint of someone who use to be a complete skeptic or atheist until they crossed over into higher realms (due to the fact that a person who does not have rigid/or fixed spiritual/religious ideals may be a clearer channel for what goes in the afterlife). This book mainly has viewpoints from spirits who led religious lives while alive (from the major world religions). Please understand that I am not implying that there is anything wrong with being religious. I am only saying that if an afterlife does exist, that it is probably most like earth where the realities are more or less subjective and not the actual proven truths of what someone else may experience. Additionally, I understand that Betty is only coming from a place to help and uplift. It is just that I also gently disagree that all adult suicides go to the same place in the afterlife due to the fact that some of the adult suicides do not realize the harm they are doing to their souls either due to lack of psychic/intuitive/spiritual awareness (if they are of average intelligence or higher), mental illness, learning disabilities, and/or lack of love in their life due to poor and/or nonexistent family/friend support networks etc. I truly believe that these souls who only took their own lives and not those of another do truly go on to happier realms (if an afterlife exists) due to them not knowing any better. However, I do not know and feel uncomfortable with taking a position of those who killed themselves and took others with them. I would gently recommend The Other Side of Suicide by Karen Peebles for those who need support after someone close to them only took their own life and Adventures In The Afterlife by William Buhlman for additional afterlife perspectives. Aside from the fixed religion caveat, Heaven And Hell Unveiled: Updates From The World Of Spirit by Stafford Betty filled with diverse information and generously steers readers to other afterlife books that have been published.

Overcoming Underearning(R): A Five-Step Plan to a Richer Life

Overcoming Underearning(R): A Five-Step Plan to a Richer Life
by Barbara Stanny
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5.0 out of 5 stars Journey To Earning More Money, June 26, 2014
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Yes, I said this before, but must say it again. Please know that I do not claim to have all the answers and do not dub myself a spiritual expert. I am only sharing books that I am looking into as part of my spiritual/personal expedition. I humbly confess that I did not want to publicly admit that I am working on my underearning because I am well aware that I am opening myself up even more to being publicly judged. However, my higher self/spirit/soul is gently nudging me to be more honest with myself and others.Additionally, I am thankful for my current overnight shift job and am well aware that I am lucky to be able to pay my rent and other basic needs (after this review, I hope to still have a job when I return to work tomorrow night). However, Overcoming Underearning by Barbara Stanny appealed to me because I have made good money before and am determined to at least get back to that level (at a minimum) within the next two to five years (at the latest). Additionally, my husband and I are working on not only paying back our student loans together, but also plan on paying back his mother and growing our savings. She is very patient, trusts us to eventually pay her back, and is supportive of our five year timeline to do so. She is the only family member on both sides of my husband’s and I families that we do owe money to and we both intend to keep it that way. However, I know that these things can only begin to happen once I address and do something (within the next six months) about the amount of money I earn. I also feel lucky to have received an e-mail about Barbara Stanny’s class from Daily Worth around the time I started seriously getting into this book. The following is some of the information Stanny touches on in her Overcoming Underearning book:

Page 73: Creating A Money Autobiography
Page 77: Problem Indicator Checklist
Pages 104-105: Decoding Resistance
Page 168: Chapter Three on ensuring success
Page 129: An Exercise on Inputting Community, pages 125-128 touch on building a community of support (which I reluctantly and humbly admit that I need to do so).




Women's Health (2-year)

Women's Health (2-year)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Various Health Matters, June 26, 2014
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Please understand that I am only sharing my journey towards fulfilling some of my personal fitness goals and this review is only a symbol representing and acknowledging that I still have so much to learn. As per a recent confirmation phone call,I humbly admit that this current (June 2014) magazine issue was gifted to me from a company affiliated with Capital Media as a free promotional issue. I was actually trying to figure out what fitness magazine to help me along with my goals (especially due to helping me continue my progress since losing 25 pounds after starting my current job in October 2013). I actually prayed for the best magazine to assist me in my goals and strangely enough this magazine was sent to me for free shortly afterwards. I have in front of me the June 2014 issue which has Miranda Lambert on the front cover. On pages 55-59, she bravely shares what she went through in her weight loss journey and is compassionate for others who have more weight to lose. From my modest perspective, Miranda Lambert’s interview for this issue of Women’s Health is very candid and inspirational. Pages 60-62 cover some of Miranda Lambert’s physical fitness techniques (as given to her by her trainer Bill Crutchfield). Page 124 shows an interview with Seth Meyers while pages 126-127 is a juicy article written to explain why many women are secretly “bad” girls. There are also some recipes for grilling on pages 167-171.




Multidimensional Man

Multidimensional Man
by Jurgen Ziewe
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Spiritual Person of Various Facets, June 26, 2014
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Please know that I do not claim to have all the answers and do not dub myself a spiritual expert. I am only sharing books that I am looking into as part of my spiritual journey. Multidimensional Man: An Authentic Eyewitness Account of the World that Awaits Us After Death by Jurgen Ziewe contains some exciting information from many of the spiritual travels that his soul undertook such as:

Pages 129-135: his journeys to the “third dimension” helped him see that the power of creative thought is more powerful on certain planes. From his perspective, an attitude of generosity and positivity will help a soul become a vibrational match for this plan. Additionally, the amount of leisure and happiness available from what he saw inspired him to describe it as a place that souls are “living the dream” and especially blissful for those who dream of living a life in luxury.

Birds of Paradise (pages 173-176): During one of his journeys he noticed a colorful garden and a parrot that had a wingspan of at least four feet. He stretched out his hand to bid farewell to one of the birds and before he woke up he noticed a gift of a dark square object attached to his arm. I remember hearing a song called Birds of Paradise by Sally Oldfield from the cd collection Mystic Spirits: Chants of Paradise and even reviewed it back in November 2011. I wonder if this song is inspired by spiritual stories pertaining to the Birds of Paradise stories (hence the realm that Ziewe found himself on).

Pages 202-203: There are countless numbers of heavens that spring from the thought forms of various people that pass over (I interpreted this to be over a billion heavens, however I’m aware that it could also be something different from what my human mind is conceiving of).

He also includes a heartfelt meeting with his mother in one of the paradise realms and includes a reference in the back of his recommended books. His online website also includes some fascinating information and drawings. His colorful illustrations remind me of the drawings from the Tomorrowland 2012 and Tomorrowland 2013 electronic/trance music dance series. However, I acknowledge that both this author and the artists of the music series probably drew their inspiration in different positive/happy ways. Either way, I also enjoy his website and plan to come back to it to see more drawings and the information he gathers and shares. I understand that he only means well, but my only caveat is that he implies that reduces the cause of depression to a single cause by implying that depression is solely caused by refusing to accept reality. I agree that one must accept reality towards creating a happier life. However, I respectfully disagree that depression is caused by just that one reason and the causes of depression in a person are as varied as the men or women suffering from them. Additionally, depression is often inherited and for this reason alone this I would dare to say that individuals with various forms of depression are as worth of entering the heavenly realms as those who are frequently happy (if an afterlife exists these spirits would just probably end up in different “heavens”.) Additionally, I have been lucky in getting to see for myself what a heavenly realm looks like through one of my dreams and intuitively know that one can still be trying to work on their happiness and yet still enter one of the blissful realms. Aside from that caveat, Multidimensional Man by Jurgen Ziewe is an original and interesting book.




Secrets of Heaven (New Knowledge Library)

Secrets of Heaven (New Knowledge Library)
by Marshall Vian Summers
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3.0 out of 5 stars Channeled Philosophy Book, June 26, 2014
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Secrets of Heaven: Mystery Teachings Of The Angels by Marshall Vann Summers is a channeled book that touches on different themes of spiritual growth. For instance (the source is apparently from some angels of light in heaven),
Page 30 mentions spiritual families
Page 77: When you leave this world, your spiritual members are some of the spirits that your soul will regroup with.
Page 163: having allies
Pages 228-229: views on knowledge are mentioned
Page 294: You are not alone.

The good side to this book: many sayings in the book are very healing and uplifting while ringing true to my soul on the heart level. However, my only caveat to this book is that it is a compendium of various spiritual sayings. This is fine for those seeking channeled philosophy, but may leave others who may have expected something different still spiritually hungry and wanting more (hence the reason for my three star rating). I actually wanted to rate Secrets Of Heaven: Mystery Teachings Of The Angels by Marshall Van Summers higher (due to my interest in angels, the afterlife, benevolent celestial helpers, the higher self/soul etc.). Additionally, I understand that the writer is only coming from a positive and loving intent, which is why this book is recommended more for those who are looking for a new age philosophy book. I have not done this before, but I naturally feel guided to give this book away for free to the first person who e-mails me at my e-mail address of stellacarrieratyahoodotcome (good for only the first six days after this posted review, which is by 11: 59 p.m July 2nd in U.S eastern standard time). After that, I must take it wherever I feel guided to. This is because I humbly understand that Secrets Of Heaven by Marshall Van Summers may strongly resonate more with someone else.




The Magician's Way: What It Really Takes to Find Your Treasure

The Magician's Way: What It Really Takes to Find Your Treasure
by William Whitecloud
Edition: Paperback
Price: $10.63

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5.0 out of 5 stars Indirect Keys To Happiness?, June 26, 2014
The Magician’s Way: What It Really Takes To Find Your Treasure by William Whitecloud is a unique novel that touches on a man’s journey of learning certain secrets to magic in life. He goes on interesting journeys to learn this such as when he goes to a nice restaurant filled with other high power people and unconventional waitresses.




Angel Prayers: Harnessing the Help of Heaven to Create Miracles

Angel Prayers: Harnessing the Help of Heaven to Create Miracles
by Kyle Gray
Edition: Paperback
Price: $13.84

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5.0 out of 5 stars Soothing And Insightful, June 26, 2014
Angel Prayers: Harnessing The Help Of Heaven To Create Miracles by Kyle Gray is a heartwarming book that contains various techniques and prayers for connecting with positive celestial helpers. There are some fascinating tidbits that are also in the book such as the author sharing a dream he had where he received a message that the universe hears our thoughts, even if they’re on the internet or stored in a word document, and that your facebook page is a vision board (page 31). He shares stories on how he has used angel work in his life and for the people who came to him for help. Gratitude Lists, Journals, and Jars (page 30), Indigo Warriors (page 130), reminders from heaven (pages 88-89), soulmates and twin flames (page 95), and Forgiving Everyone Involved In A Situation (page 232) are some of the various topics that his book touches on.




Adventure Time: The Suitor

Adventure Time: The Suitor
DVD ~ Various
Price: $14.58

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5.0 out of 5 stars Smorgasboard of Adventure, June 26, 2014
This review is from: Adventure Time: The Suitor (DVD)
Yes, I understand that this cartoon is actually for kids. However, watching cartoons such as this actually help my creativity. I have actually been watching this cartoon since 2011 and even got my husband interested in this cartoon. I actually wanted to watch this cartoon when it first came out in 2010, but I had to hold off until 2011 when more time became available. I found out about Adventure Time: The Suitor through a television feature at my job (during one of my breaks). I confess that this was easy to do because he sometimes like to also watch cartoons (he had previously got me interested in Phineas and Ferb). The Suitor dvd has sixteen episodes spread out from different seasons (there have been at least six seasons so far and my husband told me that it looks like they are working on seven). There is also a mini-feature on some of the cartoon characters. The Vault was actually one of my favorite episodes from this dvd set because it touches a little bit on mortality beyond a normal human lifespan. The title for the dvd (The Suitor) touches on Princess Bubblegum’s attempts to gently deal with a person who is infatuated with her and having her personal assistant (Peppermint Butler) screen those who want time with her.




The Sticky & Sweet Tour CD/DVD

The Sticky & Sweet Tour CD/DVD
Price: $15.22

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5.0 out of 5 stars Madonna’s Hard Candy Music Performance, June 26, 2014
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It was an easy choice for me to purchase The Sticky and Sweet Tour Dvd back on July 24, 2010 due to the fact that I am a Madonna Fan. Additionally, I have been a fan since of her music since I was around 14 and my first written online and Amazon review (back in June 15, 2008)was actually about her Hard Candy cd. Watching this concert meant a lot to me because I originally purchased tickets to go to her Miami concert back in 2008 (while still living in Norfolk, Virginia). However, things came up and I was unable to make it to the Miami concert so purchasing this dvd was the next best thing (fortunately I was able to make it to one of her September 23,2012 concerts in D.C.). As you can tell from the current listing, the first disc is the musical cd from the concert while the second disc covers her concert. Her concert performances such as the Candy Shop Medley, Vogue 2008, La Isla Bonita medley, and Like A Prayer 2008 are some of her multiple electrifying performances in the concert. However, the bonuses on the dvd are fun to watch such as in the behind the scenes footage where she allows her dancers and other members of her entourage to freely weigh in on what goes on before the concerts. She is also is shown rehearsing with Pharrell, Timbaland, and Justin Timberlake during some of her city stops. She also gives proper music credit to Pharrell, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, and Kanye West for the music on her Hard Candy collection.




A Town Called Paradise

A Town Called Paradise
Price: $9.99

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Musical Place in Paradise, June 26, 2014
This review is from: A Town Called Paradise (Audio CD)
I admit that I purchased A Town Called Paradise by Tiesto right on the release day (June 17) in order to consult with my husband first before buying this music collection (especially because I had his June 14th birthday to think and plan for as well). I can honestly say that I felt that I got my money’s worth from buying A Town Called Paradise by Tiesto because I seriously enjoy every song on this collection and would watch the music videos released for any of these songs on A Town Called Paradise. However, my current top favorite songs on this collection would have to be A Town Called Paradise feat. Zac Barnett of American Authors, Written In Reverse with Hardwell feat. Matthew Koma, Last Train with Firebeatz feat. Lady Hawke, Shimmer feat. Christian Burns, Set Yourself Free feat. Krewella, Rocky by Kaaze, Calling On Angels (feat. Elan Lea) by Fred Falke,and Wasted feat. Matthew Koma. There is a wide musical style of songs that will appeal to many listeners of trance/electronic music.




Playlist: The Very Best of Adam Lambert

Playlist: The Very Best of Adam Lambert
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Magnificent Sampler of Adam Lambert, June 26, 2014
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Please understand that it is actually a hard decision for me to open myself up to write this review because I know that I am risking writing a review that comes across as a little bit of a fan/stalker to Adam Lambert due to my intensity in liking his music. This is especially because I purchased this cd on June 11 after doing a search on him and his music. However, I am far from the stalker that I may come across (especially because I have other vital situations to contend with in my spiritual, professional, and personal life). I just happen to enjoy his music as a harm-free and creative escape from some of the events that sometimes unexpectedly arise in my life (both positive and challenging). This is because Adam Lambert has a unique way of singing songs that come across as musical stories. I have noticed this trend after purchasing a European edition of For Your Entertainment back in 2010, Glam Nation Live back in March 13, 2011, and Trespassing(Deluxe) back in May 2012. This Adam Lambert music collection of Playlist: The Very Best of Adam Lambert is a sampler of songs that showcase his talent from the American Idol performances (such as the song Mad World), Time For Miracles And If I Had You from For Your Entertainment, and Never Close Our Eyes and Runnin from Trespassing. However, the only caveat I would add is that a few more of his hits could have made it to this playlist such as Fever, Surefire Winners,Sleepwalker, and Strut from For Your Entertainment, while Kickin In, Nirvana, Shady, Broken English, and/or Underneath could have been some of the many good songs that would make a strong greatest hits collection. Aside from this caveat, this playlist is both good for novices to his collection and those already familiar with his music from For Your Entertainment and Trespassing (due to the glee and American idol inclusions.
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2221 I St NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 499-2095

Roti Mediterranean Grill  

Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom
4.0 star rating
6/26/2014
My husband and I have been to this Roti multiple times and have enjoyed their food. We usually get similar dishes that have the rice, tomato mixture, cucumber dill sauce, pita bread, olives (at least one of us), just with different meats (I got salmon on my last visit while he got the chicken. We still enjoyed our experience. However, the only thin g that I would gently recommend is if they allow people to still get the rest of their plates even if their chosen meat is not ready. For instance, I was told to wait for the salmon because it was not ready (which is understandable). However, I was not asked if I would still like to receive he rest of my food on the dish, which caused me to have to wait for my food and receive it even after some of the other people who came after me. I politely brushed it off to the fact that it was because I ordered the salmon. However, when the salmon was finally ready one of the servers  gave one of the cooked salmons to someone who came in after me (my husband noticed this when he was watching me and the others wait in line). Then I noticed from the look in one of the server's eyes that they may have done it by accident (rather than to be rude or on purpose) when they asked me what I wanted (the server who told me to wait for the salmon seemed to have forgot why I was originally waiting there) and I assertively (but calmly) reminded him that I was one of the customers that they had told wait for the salmon before I could even receive the rest of my food. The situation was eventually fixed, however I would definitely speak up more during my visit if that happened to me again. I would also gently recommend if they allow the customers (whose portion of the order is not yet ready, such as the salmon in my case) to get the rest of their food and drink, pay, be allowed to go to their seat, and then go back up to the serving area once their food is ready (and then just show receipt as proof of purchase). Fortunately, my husband and I ate at Roti previously with only positive experiences (this last visit I am referencing was on Wednesday June 11, 2014 between 6-7 p.m). Aside from the wait caveat, the food tasted good and I would go back again, but assertively speak up to have the rest of my food while waiting for the rest of it to be cooked.
5948 Georgia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 722-1104

McDonald's  

Category: Fast Food
Neighborhood: Brightwood
4.0 star rating
6/26/2014
I work the 10 pm to 7 am. Shift (frequently on the weekends, Fridays, and Mondays) and usually need some type of meal in my body before starting work (please know that I am thankful), I am only describing why I must be careful to avoid going to work on an empty stomach). I decided to go to this Georgia Avenue Mcdonalds recently after sleeping in too late to eat some dinner at my apartment. I  went here in order to ensure that I had something to eat as fuel before starting my overnight shift while still getting to work on time (This Mcdonalds is right across the street from  my Georgia Avenue Walmart job). I came between the time period of 8:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. I ordered the two cheeseburger value meal and was served promptly with the food tasting decent.
5910 Georgia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-4160

Apple Carry Out  

Category: Chinese
Neighborhood: Brightwood
3.0 star rating
6/26/2014
I actually had plenty of time before work to try a meal rom this place called Apple Carry Out and decided to come here this past Saturday (June 21st) because it was right across the street from my Walmart job and I had plenty of time to grab a meal to go for my lunch break that comes at 2 a.m. on my overnight shift.  I ordered some food around 9:19 p.m. to allow time to receive the food before my shift started at 10:00 p.m. ( I ordered some orange chicken and shrimp fried rice).  The Pros:  the shrimp fried rice tasted good, the cashier taking my order was polite, and everything was priced fairly. The cons: I finally received my food around 9:40 p.m. (20 minutes later), even then the sauce to the orange chicken tasted fine, but the chicken could have been cooked more (it was too undercooked/red for my tastes, I would politely request if I was to come back if my meat could be cooked to a more golden texture). I am reasoning that maybe it was because of the long line that was already inside Apple Carry Out even when I arrived to order something before work I decided to take it home (after my overnight work shift on Saturday entering into Sunday morning) and cook the chicken to eat before work the next day (on Sunday night) but my husband wanted to try the orange chicken for himself and asked me to leave it for him. I obviously gave in because of my love for him and figured I could always order something different in the future. I am not sure yet if he planned to eat it (because I still saw I in my fridge last night, which would be too late for me to eat for my tastes). Anyhow, I would go back but only when I have at least a half or more to eat and order something different from the orange chicken (due to the fact that I at least enjoyed the shrimp friend rice).
3711 Campus Dr
College Park, MD 20740

Tutti Frutti  

5.0 star rating
6/26/2014 First to Review
I reluctantly confess that my husband and I have already been to this Tutti Frutti more than once because of the good customer service, variety of ice cream textures and toppings (green tea ice cream,red velvet cake ice cream kiwi fruit toppings, vanilla wafer toppings, watermelon toppings, mango, graham cracker etc). Additionally, the ice cream is pretty affordable for what my husband and I get.
7422 Baltimore Ave
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 209-0635

Potbelly Sandwich Shop  

4.0 star rating
6/26/2014
I decided to eat at this College Park Potbelly place because this is one of my husband's favorite places to eat for cheap sandwiches. We both ate here this past Monday (as a energizer meal  before  my overnight shift), but I unintentionally forgot what my husband ate due to not having the receipt in front of me.  I remember eating  a Mushroom Melt Sandwich with meatballs (the mushroom melt comes with mushrooms, swiss, provolone, and cheddar cheeses. The toppings I had were Italian season, pickles, tomatoes, and onion. The sandwich was appetizing ( I only wish that I could remember which one my husband has because he enjoyed his as well and now would not be a good time for me to ask him because he is currently at work). Anyhow, the good was affordable and we would both go back due to the fact that the guy who gave us our toppings (pickles, tomatoes etc) for the sandwich was polite and my husband said that the cashier he talked to was also friendly.

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