Review: Immortal Lovers

This game sounded interesting when I read the synopsis, but after playing the first screen and not being able to find one item even though I used the hint button at least 10 times I turned it off.

Not to mention, the tutorial is a joke. It points to the menu and says "this is the menu" Points to the information icon, "this is where you get information." Gee, thanks Sherlock, I had no idea! **rolling my eyes**

I usually give games a good go before I quit on them or come to the forum for help. But this game is just beyond me. The designers of the game need to go back to school or at least play what they made! sheesh!

Review Echoes of the Past: The Castle of Shadows

I thought this game was one of the best I've played so far. This is the second games in this series. I played the first one and enjoyed it, but this one I enjoyed SO much more.

The graphics were great. Voice overs not so much, but since those are only from cut scenes they are bearable.

The puzzles were somewhat challenging but not to the point where I had to find a cheat to get through them. In fact, I rarely used a walkthrough until the end of the game (because I played the advanced mode and missed an object or two.

It gets a big

Exorcist Review

I finished playing this game last night and it was just ok. The hidden object scenes were challenging as the items can be in several spots.

This hints were not very useful at times, which was frustrating when having to find objects called something I had never heard of before.

The puzzles were not challenging at all.

The storyline was just ok.

The ending was abrupt to me. Not sure if it was because I was being distracted by my 6 year old or if it was really just that way.

I'd give it 1/2 out of 5 Which translates to "meh" me my book.

Too Funny Not to Share

The most awesome personalize Alaskan license plate! Makes me wonder if they moved to Alaska just so they could make the plate hehehe

Something New....

A few months ago I stumbled upon Big Fish Games after being interested in a game Pogo had for DL but I didn't want to pay the $20 to get it. So I searched the net to see if I could find a deal or coupon code and after pressing a few links I found BFG and the game I wanted for only 6.99! I also DLed a few other games that I found free codes for at retailmenot.com

I've become pretty addicted to their games. My favorite so far are Hidden Object and/or Adventure games - mainly because they have a story line. The rest of the games they offer are very similar to games I can play on Pogo.

I've been toying with the idea of reviewing some of the games I've played. Thankfully they let you play games for one hour before you buy them. I've come across some real duds and some real stellar games that I will probably play again later on!

Anyway, keep tuned for reviews and any special coupon codes that I come across.

U2.com > News > 'We're Coming Back...'

Today I opened my email and saw the subject line: ALERT: Event Update - Rescheduled U2 Soldier Field

Of course I clicked on the thing as fast as I could!!! U2 will be back in Chicago on July 5, 2011 and our tickets are still valid :) (RED) Zone here we come!!!

I also made my way over to U2.com to check out more info on this awesome news and found this video: U2.com > News > 'We're Coming Back...'

It sounds like Bono didn't rest a day; writing songs from his bed and now recording with the band.

Ah yes, this is a happy day :)

Hitler Finds out U2 Postponed their Tour (Parody)

Way too funny!!! Ah....

Get well, Bono!

Bono's severe injury causes concert postponement

On Friday, May 21 Bono went to the doctor after experiencing some paralysis in one of his legs. He underwent immediate back surgery for a herniated disk.

U2.com posted an article where the doctor revealed details of the surgery:

"Bono was referred to me by Dr Muller Wohlfahrt late last week with a sudden onset disease. He was already in severe pain with partial paralysis in the lower leg. The ligament surrounding the disc had an 8mm tear and during surgery we discovered fragments of the disc had traveled into the spinal canal. This surgery was the only course of treatment for full recovery and to avoid further paralysis. Bono is now much better, with complete recovery of his motor deficit. The prognosis is excellent but to obtain a sustainable result, he must now enter a period of rehabilitation."

Bono was released from the hospital yesterday and according to a skype session The Edge gave U2.com, he's recovering well. The Edge also threw in a few light hearted jokes (at Bono's expense) which really makes me believe that everything will be ok.

Oddly enough, this has made me realize how lucky I am to be old enough to have seen 6 U2 shows and experience the difference that Bono has made in the world though (RED) and ONE. For some reason, my mind viewed Bono as being immortal in a way; invincible. Today I wore one of my (RED) shirts - it's apparent that I cannot stop thinking about this horrible injury. And I know I'm such a nut, but it makes me sick to the core to think about something horrible happening to any of those guys!

Next tour I am taking my little man with me to the concert with some noise muffling ear phones. Seeing U2 is something he's grown to want to do desperately over the last few months. Thankfully U2 has already started in on their next album so and a tour will follow that - crosses fingers - prayerfully so.

Bono, rest up so you can come out to the world at full force. Sending prayers and healing vibes...

50 Reasons Why We Love Bono

Today is Bono's 50th Birthday. Hard to believe that I am obsessed with a man who is around the same age as my mother! But obsessed I am and probably will always be.

Bono has changed the lives of many not only through his music but also through his activism. He has brought the world's attention to the AIDS crisis in Africa and has provided easy ways for us to support his cause. In honor of Bono my 6 year old son and I wore (RED) shirts. And since my little guy turned 6 on Saturday (yeah, he couldn't wait two more days to share the B-man's birthday) he wondered if "Uncle Bono" would invite him to his birthday party. LOL

In honor of Bono's birthday, @u2.com made a list of 50 reasons why we love Bono. A lot of the reasons actually made me laugh out loud for real :)

1. His voice.

2. "Chune" -- the way he says "tune."

3. His ultra-high platform shoes, or perhaps the insecurity they seem to represent.

4. The goofiness and neediness that prompted all those stage-climbing episodes in the early 1980s.

5. That he got the Pope to wear his shades.

6. His "F**k the revolution" rant from Rattle and Hum.

7. He still has 44 years until he looks like this.

8. He never actually looked like this.

9. His willingness to have real conversations with fans in one-on-one settings, and that he seems to actually relish those conversations.

10. His head.

11. His heart.

12. His faith.

13. The way he waves at himself like a goofy kid during "Where the Streets Have No Name" on the Zoo TV: Live From Sydney video.

14. The way he struggles to remember his own lyrics.

15. His recital of the John F. Deane poem, Driving to Midnight Mass.

16. His successful marriage.

17. He has a cool wife who'll interrupt a private walk with her man to take pictures of him with admiring fans.

18. The lyrics of "Running to Stand Still."

19. His willingness to stick his neck out about things that matter to him, even when he knows it makes an easy target for people to chop off.

20. He's the only rock star who might really, actually, seriously, be able to save the world.

21. The Fly. And MacPhisto, of course.

22. He does a pretty good Luciano Pavarotti impression.

23. The way he gets inside the songs when U2 performs live.

24. Great one-liners like "The latest and greatest in software, hardware and men's wear."

25. His never-ending ambition.

26. His never-ending loyalty to friends, forming a "band of brothers" not only with Edge, Adam and Larry, but also with pre-U2 friends like Gavin Friday and Guggi.

27. The hug he gives to Graceland Tour Guide Girl in Rattle and Hum while selling her on the idea of letting his friend, Larry, sit on Elvis' Harley.

28. His performance in the video for "Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own."

29. His lyrics for "The Fly." Well, his lyrics for all of Achtung Baby, actually. Except maybe "Wild Horses." But 11 out of 12 are golden.

30. He has a way with ladies (of the cloth).

31. My wife wants me to include his wink to the camera in the middle of Rattle and Hum. And his stare at the camera during the "One" music video -- the one where he's singing in the bar. She also mentioned something about a bubble bath photo. I assume you girls know what she's talking about?

32. What other rock star has been suggested as replacements for the pope and the president of the World Bank?

33. Dude has mad hops.

34. The leg kick that opened up all the shows on the Zoo TV tour.

35. He has a strong sense of self, as evidenced by how he described himself to Michka Assayas a few years ago:

"I'm a scribbling, cigar-smoking, wine-drinking, Bible-reading band man. A show-off [laughs] ... who loves to paint pictures of what I can't see. A husband, father, friend of the poor and sometimes the rich. An activist traveling salesman of ideas. Chess player, part-time rock star, opera singer, in the loudest folk group in the world."

36. He's a pretty good writer, and I'm not talking about song lyrics with this one.

37. His commercial voiceover skills, especially on the recent ESPN/FIFA World Cup TV spot.

38. All the promises he makes from ... one album to the next.

39. His penchant for public graffiti, like on the faces of celebrity posters or public art.

40. "The leap" at Live Aid.

41. He delivers some mean speeches. Just ask Frank Sinatra and the NAACP.

42. His performance in the video for "The Sweetest Thing."

43. Nobody, and I mean nobody looks better wearing a green guitar.

44. And who else can rock a silver suit from head to toe quite like he can?

45. You can bring him home in cookie or olive oil form.

46. That silly drumming he did on the Vertigo Tour.

47. The way he seems to be summoning the Spirit with that guttural bellowing that precedes "Streets" on the U2 Go Home: Live From Slane Castle video.

48. His sense of justice.

49. His tireless passion to do well by the world's poor and sick.

50. He's a hero to a lot of fans, but he knows who the real heroes are.

Happy birthday, Bono!

(c) @U2, 2010.

40 cents = 2 lifesaving pills

After watching this video, it made me realize how much of an impact something so small can make in a life. Small enough that anyone can help.

For over 20 years I have educated myself and tried to educate others about AIDs. At the time I heard Ryan White's story and from there I exploded in wanting to know and make sure others knew the facts on AIDs and HIV.

In 2006, Bono helped launch the (RED) Campaign. In short, people like you and me buy Product (RED) items and a portion of the money goes to buying drugs that help people afflicted with AIDs in Africa. Being that one of my most favorite guys in the world was setting change in motion for a cause I deeply believe in, I of course jumped on the band wagon immediately.

To me,, Product (RED) is a win-win situation for everyone. I buy a product I like and part of the proceeds (depends on the vendor) go directly to providing drugs for Africans with AIDs. The GAP is one of my favorite Product (RED) participants. Most of their shirts cost about $30. The GAP gives HALF - yes, HALF of the proceeds to (RED)! That means i get to wear I shirt I like and one person in Africa is given life saving drugs for over a month!

If you're not into The GAP, there are many other vendors. You can spend a little or you can spend a lot. Follow this link to check out what other vendors offer Product (RED) items and how much they will donate from your purchase: http://www.joinred.com/#shopred

Anyone can make a difference; even you.

Ultraviolet Background

Only 71 days until I see U2 in Chicago! Since we have some amazing tickets (the (RED) zone) and I probably will be able to smell Bono's cologne from where I am, the concert has been on my mind a lot.

This background shows photos of Bono during my favorite part of the entire concert, so I had to make a background of it!

The photos are not mine, but have been snagged from others' postings.

Feel free to snag the background yourself, and enjoy!

U2 and Twilight Desktop Backgrounds

Here's a few of my desktop creations. The images used are not my own but taken from various websites. The way they're put together, that's my doing ;)

Lesbian? Well, then no prom (wtf?)

The title of my post links back to a story a friend of mine recently shared on Facebook. In short, a girl was going to bring her girlfriend to prom and wear a tuxedo so the school board canceled prom! And kids are upset with the girl and not the school board!!! I'm not sure how sexual preference ties into prom. Who the heck cares who brings who to prom - what if a guy brings two girls? Will they cancel because they might have a ménage à trois right on the dance floor?!? It baffles me that the school board thinks that this is somehow a solution to the so called "problem." I have no idea what kind of "lesson" it teaches besides ignorance and hate.

It's utterly amazing that there are so many ignorant people out in the world - makes me wonder if they could function outside of their little bubble of reality.

The Twi-world is waiting to be "Eclipse"d

Summit released a 90 second trailer for the next movie in the Twilight Sagas, Eclipse. As a huge Twifan, I'm really looking forward to seeing this film! I almost feel like it's a bit of a teaser for the upcoming DVD release of New Moon.

New Moon went by WAY too fast - I'm wondering if Eclipse will do that same. Eclipse was not my favorite from the quartet of books, but nonetheless it contains some very, very important information on all our fave characters.

As for the actors, there have been some changes (two I can think of are Victoria and Bella's mom). And of course there is the wig...not sure why Stewart thought it was an awesome idea to chop her hair and dye it black for a different movie when SHE is Bella. Oh well, even though you can tell she's got a wig on I hope it doesn't take my eyes away from enjoying the movie.

Corey Haim - Be at Peace...

March 10, 2010 I awoke to the news that Corey Haim died. He was only 38.

Corey Haim was one of my first heart throbs. His photos in Teen Beat and Tiger Beat littered my walls. Of the two Coreys, he was the one that I thought was the cutest and funniest.


See that smile?!? That slanted, cocky quirk of the lips on his baby face was on of the things that I found so charming about him.

I think I watched all of his non-B rated movies at least a dozen times each. In fact, I as an adult I bought DVD versions of some of my favorites. One of them being Dream a Little Dream.



Haim didn't play the main character, Feldman did but I still loved Haim's character Dinger. A goofy, lovable guy who broke his leg as a result of his mother backing over him so he had to walk with a cane.

And of course License to Drive was an amazing movie. I have no idea how many times I watched it.

In recent years Corey has admitted to being a drug addict and had gone through rehab several times. It's speculated that he died from an overdose - although other reports from family and friends don't seem to back that up. Regardless of how he died, I will always remember him as the cutie with the slanted smile that stole my teen-aged heart.

I hope you have found peace, Corey.

Happy "Irish" Month!

I'm counting down to two of my favorite events...

March 17th - St. Patrick's Day - it's almost like Christmas at our house. We are proud to be Irish and definitely celebrate it. I recently found a recipe for a Guinness shake (in a People magazine next to a recipe from U2's hotel ;)) That will be dessert :)

March 20th marks the release of New Moon to DVD! I've already pre-ordered my copy. I chose to get mine from Target since they are offering a movie cell with the Deluxe Bluray edition. Every time I think about New Moon I just want to watch it!

Needless to say, the middle of March will be a pretty exciting one...well, at least for me ;)