Terry Is The Answer -- I Want Action!  I Want Angles!
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Here are just a few reasons to see this film:

1.  A bare-breasted woman, wearing only jeans, forces a man to suck on a dead deer's hoof.  There is something uttery and uniquely weird about this.  It's somehow more disturbing and repulsive than anything you might see in an early John Waters film (like Pink Flamingos) or an H.G. Lewis film (like The Wizard of Gore).
2.  A woman in blackface, wearing a sheer nightie, is whipped by a hunchback in front of her party guests.  Best party scene ever.
3.  A porno producer complains to his director about lack of quality.  He screens some recent black-and-white footage for him and exclaims things like: "My God, is that a dog?!", "I want action!  I want angles!",  "That's some exposure, pal."  The director replies: "This is about two women who...really love each other!"  Oh, so much quotable dialogue.
4.  Manson Family-type girls, wearing creepy transparent masks, assist Terry Hawkins, mean-faced snuff filmmaker, and keep reminding us that: "Terry is the answer!"...whatever the hell that means.
5.  A drill to the eye is followed by voice-over narration informing us of what became of the Terry Hawkins gang.  After being informed, I burst out laughing at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art's screening of this trashy cinematic classic.

You will definitely feel as if you need to take a shower after watching Last House on a Dead End Street.
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The Ballet Physique Workout does NOT fool around!  If you want to get muscle definition, you WILL get it with this!

This collection contains two killer ballet barre-style workouts:  the 60-minute "Signature Sculpt," and the 45-minute "Amped Up," billed as a shorter but more intense workout.  You use a barre (no need to buy one, a chair that's high enough is a perfect subsitute), light weights, the inflatable medicine ball that comes with the DVD...and good old gravity! The moves all ballet/dance based:  a lot of plies, leg lifts forward and back, hip rolls, tucks, pulsing on bent legs...You get the idea.  There's video of it online; check it out!

Though it's a pricier DVD program, you actually get plenty for your buck:  2 well-produced, incredibly challenging and effective workouts and an inflatable medicine ball (referred to here as a playground ball).

I wanted to try this style of workout because I so enjoy pilates and dance-based sculpting workouts (for example, I LOVE Tracy Anderson's sculpting workouts and the Exhale Core Fusion workouts).  I like using a chair and my own body weight to sculpt that long, lean look.  Soo...this was my first barre-style workout...and I think it may be my last.  I'll explain why.

My biggest issue with the workout is what it did to my body.  Mind you, I only used this once a week, for 3 weeks, when I noticed a difference in my body.  I am a high intermediate exerciser, and am happy with my body the way it is and pretty much work out for maintenance.  Within just a few performances of this workout, I noticed that I started to get RIPPED.  My abs, though already toned with nice lines, began to actually develop, if not yet a 6-pack, then definitely a 4-pak!  :-)  My thighs became thicker, albeit with muscle, and my calves started to get a muscular ripple in them (all those darn releves!!).  All of this would have made me astoundingly ecstatic...IF I desired those changes!  However, I loved the challenge, but did NOT want to develop my muscle tone beyond where it currently is.  I have nothing against very, very developed feminine muscle, but it's just not for me.  It's not a look I'm personally interested in. I was actually surprised at these results, because there is so much beautiful stretching in between the exercises.

So...for this reason alone, I have already, regrettably, retired the Ballet Physique DVDs.  But I AM going to keep them!  You never know when I may need an aggressive but gentle toning workout to jump-start a lazy physique (like post-pregnancy!!)  :-)

I highly recommend this workout; it does what it claims and is fun and challenging...but unfortunately, it's just not for me.

UPDATE:  So when I got tired of my previous Pilates-type workout, I finally took another look at these discs, collecting dust on my DVD shelf and thought, "I miss these!"  I mean, they are a lot of fun, and I LOVED the challenge, so I pulled them out again...and fell in love!  The key to not overdeveloping, it finally occurred to me, is to just pull back on the strength intensity on one of my other workout days.  So since I work out 3 days a week, if I do this workout one day and Tonique another day, I just do something like gentle yoga or bellydance on the 3rd day, and presto, beautiful definition with no overdevelopment!  :-)  Ha, duh, it's so easy to manage!  And this DVD is a BALL!  So, 5 stars!!
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Wow....Wow.....WOW!  You know what I love about Terry's books is how they all connect how they draw you in and keep you entertained. Terry made me want to jump up and down while reading this I couldn't pull it away...I wanted to read it even when I was a work!

I received a copy of this book for an honest review.
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First: I helped edit Bomokis Gate in exchange for an early copy.  Second: Bomokis Gate is even better than Id hoped.  Inside this book: a great pursuit scene (which Larry Niven claims is hard to write, so kudos to Eric), a search for great evil, a lot of character growth, individual success, battles of gigantic proportion, high-powered magic, and LOTS of surprises.  Who knew Tania could be so devious and in so many ways? They did!  You, too, could be devious with a direction connection to the Gods! That Tauran world galleon is most impressive! I like The Darkhold the most: this thing is motivated! Many individual scenes (for example: digging a bloodstone mine, noxious vapors turning everyone it touches into undead, a grossly punctured eye) stick out because Eric put such rich imagery in Bomokis Gate. I like the scenes of foul ichor as much as I like the scenes of wondrous beauty.

Tanians are devious, as I mentioned before.  They work their prophecies like others use hammers.  They are incapable of wasting any potential, and that shows in their setup for the battles-- they definitely get the right things in the right places at the right times.  The Tanians are driving their own future for Tiamat, so they know they have to succeed.

The book clips along well:  the chase scene is fast and the character being chased-- let's say most readers will agree that he deserves it.  The climactic scene is the right length; it's in the Goldilocks zone for speed and length.  There are some lighter scenes here and there that are meant to give us readers a break.

I want to read more in this world. Eric: keep writing. Ill keep editing.
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Stumbling upon this program was surely one of the best things to happen in my life! I recommend this exercise routine to anyone, regardless of age, fitness experience or ability; the best part is no equipment is needed, you use your own body for resistance, therefore never "outgrowing" the workout. It truly is amazing. I have done various workouts in the past, ie. Step Aerobics, weight lifting, etc.,(Body For Life was my all time favorite) but this program has been the best by far.

When I initally received the book and DVD's I thought that I wasn't the "typical loser", but continued because I felt so much better regardless of any inch loss (or so I thought!). But, a few weeks after starting T-Tapp, I entered a 30 Day Challenge. I took my measurements at the beginning and proceeded to go through the month, really not thinking I'd lost an inch. At the end of the challenge I was required to take final measurements and was utterly shocked and amazed to find I had lost a total of 21.5 inches!!! Measuring is the key and will certainly aide in keeping you motivated! The T-Tapp website is also a great source of information, as well as the forum; I've never met a nicer group of people who not only offer a wealth of knowledge but support as well. The book spells out every move, along with step by step photo's. The dvd's are great too, every move is thoroughly explained with plenty of water breaks in between! Teresa Tapp's enthusiasm is contagious and her passion to share her knowledge is really a gift to us all!

As far as "Customer's" review, stating that a few leg lifts can't offer aerobic exercise ~ I couldn't disagree more!!! I challenge you to do a T-Tapp workout together ~ we may not be jumping around, but those leg lifts sure get my heart rate up and have made awesome changes throughout my physique!!! I'm a T-Tapper for life and encourage anyone to give it a try, you'll truly be amazed with what you can do!!!
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Will Terry does it time and time again. He relates to the kids like no other author/illustrator. His illustrations are simply the best!
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This program is amazingly effective. I purchased the book and then got a 90 min. seminar which provides the "why". When you know "why" the whole program clicks and you find yourself doing the T-tapp stand whenever you can work it in. Such as at the sink doing the dishes, when you shower, when you brush your teeth, and so on. My posture improved a lot and my boobs look perkier. This may have a hard to believe title, but it's the real deal. Another reviewer mentioned that one must have a good mind-body connection to do this effectively. I think so too. I've practiced over a good bit of time to focus and be able to tense individual muscle groups. This includes the pelvic girdle. This is so I can suck in and tighten all day without anyone knowing anything about it.

I wish for the highest possible karma for Teresa Tapp -- she rocks!
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What. The. Heck?!?! Seriously...what just happened?! Okay...let me back up. I've read all but one book of this series (how did I miss that one?) and I've really enjoy each book, but this one is so full of non-stop action that I was pretty stressed out. Rhea is a pretty normal, very small, intelligent young woman and she's been targeted by The Fours, since they think she's a threat to them. How could this innocent, tiny package be a threat? This elusive group is bent on destroying her and it seems like there's no escape, no way to avoid a certain death. With lightning quick reflexes and instant judgment calls, Rhea tries to control what little she can, but there's not much wiggle room for control...or for beating this group.

Rhea is a brilliant character and I came to admire and like her more and more as the story progressd. The twists and turns literally made me feel like I was on a Tilt-a-Whirl--jerking me from one place to another and spinning faster and faster, but I just couldn't get enough. When the ride came to a screeching halt, I was left stunned--what an amazingly perfect ending! I was blown away by this author's cleverness.

For anyone who loves action, adventure, thriller type stories, this book is for you!

Content: talk of rape; moderate action violence; mild language; some vague innuendo; very brief and mild religious elements.

*I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and views are completely my own and I received no compensation for them.*
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Terry is back at the colw as it should be. What a great first arc. BB always will be my favorite barman.
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Finally this guy from my college wrote a book! I just bought it, but I've been dying for it to come out. All my friends have been asking him for workout plans, but now here is his raw expertise! This author, Tim Palmiter, lives this fitness lifestyle; he is certainly an honest role model for the gains!
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See How She Fights is the second book in The Chronicles of Izzy by Michelle Graves. Izzy is still trying to figure things out, and just when she starts to figure one thing out, something else gets dropped on her shoulders. We also meet Aberto. *sigh* Aberto is a man of mystery, if he's even a man at all.  Hmmm. I'm not sure if this is going to turn into a love triangle, but Aberto is definitely a team I could root for.  This book keeps you wanting more of everything. More information.  More action. More romance. And the more you read, the more you get. I'm loving it!

See How She Fights by Michelle Graves was kindly provided to me by the author for review. The opinions are my own.
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Urban Fantasy can go so wrong  or as in this case: so very right! The first installment in Hailey Edwards Black Dog series, Dog With A Bone is laden with tension, action and keeps readers glued to the pages.

Starting with a bang in the middle of a giant capture the flag game that is serving as the final exam for the Marshalls programme, we meet Thierry in an action-packed, tension laden, muddy, rainy chase to ascend the tower and grab the flag, all one step ahead of her training master and part-time keeper, Shaw.  Brought to shadow and train with Thierry, as her magic is deadly to many, her crush and insouciant banter with Shaw are matched by his own concerns and attraction to her, incubus-driven feeding aside.

All new Marshalls are required by the Conclave to serve a period of on the job training, and again, she is paired with Shaw: to the delight of her best friend Mei, and to her own concern.  While their first call involves eradicating a Chimera, the case is much deeper than a simple rogue fae, and Shaw and Tee are off and running.

Thierry is wonderful: still insecure and conflicted about her own powers, angry with her father, the executioner for the council on the Fae side, and hurt by her mothers inability to cope with the fae half of her, she is constantly thinking about her next step, and not being a disappointment.  With a solid core of justice for all screaming in her head, Tee is concerned with making things right, or finding answers and solutions.

Shaw has been around longer, and while he admires Thierrys guts, brains and determination, he is also more attached to her than he should be, and intrigued that she can (and does) see him, even in the midst of his incubus moments. These two are dancing between a mentor-teacher concerns that she is learning what she needs, while he has an overwhelming alpha reaction to her as a being, without his incubus thrall.  Neither is quite sure of the extent of her powers, but she is more than willing to jump into the mouth of danger (literally) to save him, and hopefully others.

Secondary characters are introduced and given solid personalities and defining characteristics, not the least of which is having the worst timing ever in terms of Shaw and Tee actually acting on the palpable sexual tension that is constantly rubbing between them.  Oh there are some kisses and some smoldering looks, and an almost there moment interrupted by a high ranking conclave member with an obsession for strawberry-kiwi scented hand sanitizer

Yes, Hailey Edwards mixes laughter, mythical and fae creatures, snappy dialogue and some incredible life-or-death moments into this start of what promises to be a wonderfully fun series, and wraps it neatly with a long ribbon trailing to the next story.
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CP6 is another hit! Alexis vs. Bulletface! Of course a page tuner! Rio hasn't let me doqn yet! Can't wait till CP7 next month
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If you yearn to make an action film .... this is the book to get you on the right track!
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At Any Cost is Book 3 (second full length book) in Allies K. Adams TREX Series. I really love this exciting series. It's chock full of action at every turn. What a totally awesome wild ride this book was.

Brought out of a self-induced retirement, TREX Spec Ops Special Agent Dan Weber is tossed into a partnership with rookie Agent JT Turner. Now JT is a real looker, more like a runway model than a TREX agent. She is also a walking talking disaster area. Tripping and falling at every turn and never a day goes by she doesn't get shot. But Turner is one hell-of-a-TREX agent. When she and Weber go down to Columbia to stop a madman from unleashing the worlds worst weapon...what ensues is the most amazing roller coaster ride of your life. There's not only tons of action-packed excitement...but, guns blasting, fists flying, knife stabbing, bullet dodging, and steamy hot sex having time going on!! Just when I think the TREX book I'm presently reading is the best of all...Allie Adams has yet another great story to tell even better than the last!

I really loved this hot couple Dan & JT. Allie also throws in loads of humor in her books, which make for a wonderful combination of laughs and action! I'm off now to read the next book in this fantastic romantic suspense series!!
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Finally a hard core action flick that doesn't pull any punches!  Outstanding plot, fantastic directing, and great acting.  Easily one of my top 3 favorite action movies of all time.

Why?  Swagger,  catch phrases,  impossible stunts... most modern action movies lose their sense of believability and immersion in spectacular effects and extreme stunts.  Dredd, however, truly delivers a feeling of near anarchy, brutal living conditions, and truly evil villains.  Megacity is a place you can actually believe possible.  Dredd does not ham it up.  Instead, he is as unflinching, cold, and efficient as he is supposed to be.

It's a f***ing travesty that Jem and the Holograms gets green lit but this movie doesn't have a sequel.  Dredd is what action movies should be.
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Summer has lost her memory and she is living in Central Park. Michael is a Templar, his job is to capture and bring in any Wiccan found for interrogation. He is, however, conflicted as to what to do about "Beauty"/Summer. He is suspicious of her but has no proof that she is bespelling humans.

However, Michael is not the only one tracking "Beauty", a rapist has been hunting in Central Park and has her squarely in his sights. When "Beauty" is attacked Michael comes to her aid - but loses the assailant.

As Summer begins to share her story with Michael, he becomes more and more convinced that she needs to be protected. While fighting off the magnetic attraction they have to each other, Michael decides to send her to an old Friend/Enemy, who is a member of a coven in New Hampshire - Troy Atwater.

Thus we have our Triangle - Summer/Michael/Troy.

Honestly, I loved these three - the connection they had with one another, even as hard as they tried to fight it. The sexual tension and chemistry simply oozed out of my e-reader and curled my toes - about a 9.5 on my toe-curling scale.

I have to say that I loved Summer, even though she was without her memory, she didn't play the victim. She didn't whine about it and fuss over the loss. She did what she needed to learn more about herself and her magic. She also, let the "boys" know what she wanted and needed from them.

Have to say this was one of my favorite line of hers to Troy and Michael - "there will be no discussing or chatting or dismembering." - You gotta love a gal who puts the men in their place!

Even though the sexy times were great! - there was a great plot to this story line. As it twisted and turned we had a front row seat to Summer retrieving her memory and solving the puzzle that was presented.

We are left with an HFN ending - that is well deserved. I'm looking forward to diving into the additional stories that are coming out in this series.