Boyle Heights rests dormant between two major cross streets Cesar Chavez Ave. (formerly Brooklyn Ave) and Soto St. in the East of Los Angeles area. Whether you’re looking to visit, move into the area, or learn more about it. You will learn here everything you will need …

I’m a real man when it comes to food and when it comes to food, I’m all about making it taste good. I have a thing for meat and when it comes to cooking it, I need a little taste with big flavor. I can get a little satisfaction …

This past weekend in Calgary, Alberta, over 1,200 people walked 60km in two days to raise money for cancer. Called the Weekend to End Breast Cancer, it is an event which is held in many cities across Canada, and it has become enormously popular. My friend has been involved …

The park nearest my home is one of the only parks in the area. It has been there for years, and I remember from when I was a child. I never really noticed how small the park was. I also did not notice the lack of shading. I guess …

My mother wore Ma Griffe perfume for many years. She is from France and I can remember seeing a bottle of Ma Griffe on her dresser when I was a kid. I can even remember what my mother smelled like when she wore it. I recently …

This is a pretty cool alarm clock! It is blue and it has the cartoon image of Tony the Tiger on the face of the clock. On the top are two orange and black pieces that sound off when the alarm goes off. It is a nice sized alarm …

I was a bit reluctant to try out a product which has been on the market for so long, yet is still being advertised as if it is still very new to the market, as is the case with Sunlight dish washing liquid.
In my experience of using it however, …

When it comes to whisky, I always spell mine without an —˜e’. Don’t get me wrong. I like bourbon. In fact, I love it. It’s great, but it isn’t —˜whisky’. It’s —˜whiskey’, the same way that Irish is. Only Scotch whisky (and some Canadian) is spelled —˜whisky’. So saying, …

I am reviewing this amazingly scented body wash from the Body Shop because I got it as a GWP (gift with purchase), and I think I’m going to sprint there to pick myself up a full size bottle! The full size costs $22 for 200mL, which isn’t the cheapest …

I have not been to any of the Mad Jack Cafe outlets even though they have been certified as halal. Since I’m a Muslim, this is my utmost priority when I choose a restaurant to dine in.
One evening, our family decided to have dinner at the Mad Jack Cafe …

The Girls’ Book of Excellence is a sequel to the girls’ book: How to Be the Best at Everything. It supposedly contains ‘even more ways to be the best at everything’. And there is an appealing amount of information on how to solve problems and do things in the …

I had seem the commercials for Bumpits several times, and at first I thought they were pretty silly. The product is a plastic device that you place on your head, and then comb your hair over it for the appearance of volume. I have really thick hair, …

I actually never used to be much a fan of clearasil when I was younger. I remember using some clearasil cream that belonged to my sister, when I was a kid, and I applied it wrong, and ended up breaking out in hives and having unbearable itchy skin all …

Brunswick is a very unique suburb of Melbourne (Australia), located towards the Northern side of the city. It comprises a mixture of several cultural richness that is shown in many parts of this suburb. The most popular and crowded area is Sydney Road, where you can find a range …

Culture Clash is part of the new collection that MAC just released called the Spring Colour Forecast. It is still available so if you want anything from that collection, hurry to your MAC store or counter (Macy’s) to check it out because those products are limited edition. Culture Clash …

I have been using the Three Stars Safety Matches at my home for several months now. I am quite pleased with them as they are of a reasonable quality. Please let me share my experience with you.
I would like to start this review by saying that I have found …

Tinted moisturizers are the best alternative to a spray on tan and they actually look better and are a bigger benefit for your skin. The moisturizer and many others from Jergens have been around for a long time, but their newest formula gives you an even better glow, …

I was first struck by the white color of the back of the LG Bliss. I always like counter-shaded things as I’ve always thought it made a really, really cool contrast. I was also struck by the fact that it has a touch screen and lots of great …

Vicks works like no other when I have a cold. I remember using this ever since I was a kid. My mom would use this on me and she has been using it ever since she was a kid. I think I would pass this on to my children when …

It’s not because I love their Energizer Bunny commercials, because I do, but I really do prefer Energizer Batteries over any other brand I’ve used.
Energizer Batteries were once the big challenger to Eveready Batteries, which was pretty much the leader in the market for many years. Growing up, …

I had a hard time cleaning our toilet bowl almost every time I’m cleaning our bathroom. No matter how hard I scrub the toilet with a brush, I just can’t rid of the stain. And so when I went to the market one day, I remembered buying …

Manhunting by Jennifer Crusie is one of her earlier books (not that early, but predating Getting Rid of Bradley) and seems to have a lighter feel to it. There is the usual witty dialogue and one-liners, and the occasional product placement. There aren’t actually product placements, of course, it’s …

I am staying in a big city of Karnataka state called as Mangalore in India. Here in Mangalore there are many hotels and functions halls are there but recently I had been to one and which is called as the Vice chairman function hall. Which is situated …

It was a pleasant surprise when I was attending the 12th Annual national conference of National HRD network at Chennai recently, the Organizers brought Sadhguru of Isha Foundation, a well known spiritual Guru who is also an internationally known opinion maker, for addressing the gathering. It was a wonderful experience …

Having owned a Cricut Expressions machine for a little over a year now, I have gone through quite a bit of Cricut Sticky Boards, and since they are so expensive to purchase, I have come up with a lot of creative ways to get a lot of usage out …

I like to wear foundations because they make my face look nicer and kind a healthier. I don’t like those foundations which make your skin colour look unnatural or even as a mask. I know a lot of girls who use that kind of make up and I really …

I’m a huge fan of anything to do with liquorice (licorice) or aniseed. I search out these products at any supermarket I go to and I like to try out any new foods or drinks that I come across. I prefer the natural products to the ones …

Oil Absorbing sheets are one of my favorite things to keep on me in my purse and I always have them no matter where I go. The brand does change every once in a while, but I do have a few favorites that I regularly purchase till new …

In the music world of Guns N’ Roses the album Appetite for Destruction is an iconic album that will be remembered as a legendary album that contains huge songs like Paradise City,Welcome to The Jungle,Mr.Brownstone,Nightrain, and Sweet Child O’ Mine. On this album the guitarist had that awesome guitar …

The Logitech M305 Wireless Mouse (red color) is the best mouse I’ve ever purchased. I’ve owned it for one year now, and will definitely purchase more Logitech mice in the future.
When I purchased a laptop I needed a comfortable, good quality wireless mouse that would not irritate my …

I love the show in general and all of the episodes are generally fantastic where compared to other shows. But this one I would consider to be quite average when compared to other episodes. I thought it was not completely believable right from the start and the ending really …

The role of the Saudi Arabian cultural Bureau remains a mystery to me. I am a Saudi female who came to Canada in 2003 to specialize in Anesthesia and I must say my fear of the power of the Saudi Bureau has made me remain on a short leash, …

I loved that episode. It was the kind of thing that I love about this show and which makes it unique. It was the right balance between entertaining facts, humour and the mystery and investigation work required to solve the case- arriving at the truth, which you would have …

Looking for a new place to live? Are you searching for a small town with culture and fun? Are you looking for reasonable prices on homes and land?
You have been out priced in your current living condition and are looking to make a move. You may or may not …

There is nothing like the fresh tasting relief of Brioschi Effervescent Antiacid. I love this product as it does what it says it’s going to do. I haven’t used Brioschi in years, until today when I saw it in a specialty store. I really didn’t even think that …

I have always grown up with horrifying skin, and have tried a large lot of products to remedy it, from high-end to drugstore. I have found that this is a decent product, but like all other decent products that exist in my beauty stash, there are pros and cons. …

I have been using the “Energy From The Ocean” - Head And Shoulders Shampoo for the past several months. My overall experience with this shampoo has been good and I would love to share it with you.
Please let me start this review by saying that I love the way …

That is not a bad way to start another season of an amazing show. The writers are throwing us right into the action from the very beginning. The Episode begins with murder not vacation memories. And like a good murder mystery we only find out who the killer was …

A player who has an Xbox 360 and is addicted to the console’s achievement system may sometimes have to look up how to obtain a certain achievement from a particular game via the Internet. I know I’ve had my fair share of times where I’ve felt the developer’s …

If you like playing Virtual Villagers, Gemini Lost is way much better than that. Gemini Lost has all that Virtual Villagers had, but with better graphic and better game story and objectives.
The story is about a group of people who lost in another place after they’re finding an ancient …

This item doesn’t have a specific brand attached to it, but the Two-Tier Corner Shelf comes from Harriet Carter. I purchased it yet years ago to help me organize some displays, though it is actually advertised and sold as a kitchen counter aid to use with spices, …

Back during the summer, my old umbrella broke during a storm and I needed to buy a new one. The first place I looked was at Target and I must say the prices really shocked me! The cheapest one was over $20! I don’t recall what my old umbrella …

This product is fantastic in its effectiveness but inconvenient in that it goes on very wet and you have to stand with your arms in the air for five to ten minutes, depending on humidity, to wait for it to dry. The fragrances are lovely, however, and it …

The Bucket List (2007) is a comedy by director Rob Reiner and is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for language and a sexual reference.
Carter Chambers’ (Morgan Freeman) was a lifelong mechanic and Edward Cole (Jack Nicholson) was a business. They had never met before unitl life delivered an …

Another Tagalog or “Filipino” movie we are watching right now is the movie of Star Cinema for their 15th anniversary, the “My Only U”. This movie is starred by Vhong Navarro and Toni Gonzaga. To be honest, the movie is a bit too shallow. It is about two people …

We live in a wooded setting and as such need protection from the various beasties that can come out of the woodlands. We are particularly concerned with the ticks that can cause Lyme disease as well as the mosquitoes that carry West Nile Virus.
One day while …

This is yet another Hot Tools Product, worthy of a ten. It is about the coolest thing I own for my hair.
I wear my hair with shoulder length curls in the back. They are not spiraled, but hang as if they could be. When I want …

Earlier I did a review for another J C Penney washcloth, one that I’d been disappointed in. Prior to purchasing that product, though, I’d been getting J C Penney Home Collection Washcloths. Pricing is about the same, but there is a difference.
I noticed the other product was …

A woman is shot to death outside of a floral shop. Shortly after, a man’s body is found in a nearby building. Only the man died because he was beat to death with the shotgun that killed the woman. Very early on, the CSI team comes to the conclusion …

Fiesta Rancho was a medium sized Mexican theme casino located some what far away from Las Vegas main strip. In look and feel Fiesta Rancho had a typical old house feel with arches and lights welcoming us. Fiesta Rancho had both hotel and casino, but as a hotel it …