In Brooklyn’s Finest (Overture Films/Anchor Bay Entertainment; DVD, Blu-ray; 133 minutes, Rated R), in the course of one chaotic week, three of Brooklyn’s Finest are transformed by their involvement in a drug operation.
Eddie Dugan (played magnificently by Golden Globe-winner Richard Gere) is a week away from his pension and a life of fishing. Narcotics officer Sal Procida (played by a very convincing Oscar nominee Ethan Hawke) will do anything…legal or illegal…to provide for his wife and seven kids. Oscar nominee Don Cheadle plays Tango Butler, an undercover cop who blurs the lines between his cover life and his real life. Rounding out the strong cast is Wesley Snipes, who plays Caz, a drug dealer (think an older Nino Brown) who is getting too old for the game and weighing all of his options.
Review: 4 out of 5 Buckets of Popcorn. Director/Executive Producer Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) produces a realistic portrayal of police life in a very rough precinct. This accurate portrayal will cause you to empathize with each of Brooklyn’s Finest and even Snipes’ character. Also, Fuqua provides plenty of enough action and suspense to keep you guessing the fate of each character.
Who likes the look and feel of cellulite? Nobody. Both men and women understand that 4 out of 5 women have it, and those same women wish that they didn’t. There are many products on the market claiming to be the latest and greatest fighter of cellulite. However, the results always seem to be minimal at best. Therefore, I was reluctant to try the Resculpting Body Gel by The Organic Pharmacy.
If you are keeping track, please note that this is the first time that I have been wrong. After using this product for 3 weeks, I have noticed a significant difference in the look of my thighs. My skin looks so much smoother than ever before. The great-smelling, super-absorbent Resculpting Body Gel is designed to smooth the skin, reduce the size of fat cells and improve circulation. It’s made with 86% organic ingredients, and its key ingredient is the Caffeine in Green Coffee, which stimulates the hydrolysis of fats into fatty acids and glycerol. Their elimination reduces the size of fat cells that produce cellulite.
Another key ingredient is Chilli, which increases the flow of blood by heating the skin. The extra heat increases the effects of the green coffee and allows better circulation allowing the body to eliminate the by products of hydolysis more quickly. This product isn’t just for women; men can use it to help flatten their yummy tummy. Buy this gel today!
Thema’s Tip: Please note that this product works for me. Therefore, I recommend it. However, it doesn’t mean that you will have the same results, especially if you don’t follow a proper diet and exercise program. Considering the cost of this item, I would not recommend it unless I believed it in.
Most burglars look for easy targets, such as homes with no activity. To make your home look like it is occupied, you could get a dog, but a dog can be expensive. You could turn on your HDTV because when a prowler sees a flickering glow, he thinks that someone is at home watching TV. Therefore, he moves on to an easier target. However, leaving on your HDTV can cause wear and tear to it.
Instead, plug in FakeTV. FakeTV recreates the light of a real 27″ HDTV. Its super-bright LEDs fill a room with light in thousands of possible shades of color, and it simulates scene changes, fades, swells, and on-screen motion. The built in light sensor will turn FakeTV on at each dusk and off after a switch selectable 4 or 7 hours. From a prowler’s viewpoint, it looks just like a savionaire is at home watching TV. Sometimes the best burglar deterrent is an inexpensive option the size of a coffee cup. Get FakeTV today for less than $35.
Thema’s Tip: For more ways to help protect your home from burglars, go to Reader’s Digest.
Do you suffer from Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, or runner’s knee? There is no need to suffer any longer because there is a revolutionary sports medicine solution for treating and preventing these common sports injuries. KT Tape is the first-ever kinesiology tape to come in pre-cut strips specifically designed for consumers. Before KT Tape was available, kinesiology tape had never been available direct to consumers, and previously required special cutting and training to use it.
KT Tape provides muscle-pain relief and support without restricting motion by lifting the skin and relieving pressure on pain transmitters. This latex-free, non-medicated tape provides 24-hour relief for up to five days per application and is water resistant, so it stays on while you do laps in the pool. Don’t even think about engaging in your next fitness session without picking up a box of KT Tape, which includes detailed, easy-to-follow instructions, at a retailer nearest to you.
Thema’s Tip: My favorite fitness activity is jogging. Leave a comment stating your favorite one.
What do you get when you combine African folk music, contemporary Jazz, and a violin? The answer: Regina Carter’s Reverse Thread (E1 Entertainment). Just like this Detroit native’s other projects, her latest 12-track CD does not disappoint. Each track has an interesting theme to it. “Day Dreaming On The Niger” will have you daydreaming about being in Western Africa. On the other hand, “Artistiya” will have you dancing to festive West African beats. (Don’t listen to either track during work hours if you plan on being productive). To complement the sound of her violin, Carter added the sounds of an accordion and kora. The latter is a West African harp traditionally played by village storytellers. Carter is currently on tour, so definitely catch her if you can. Click here for tour cites and dates.
Verdict: 4.5 out of 5 clefs. If you are looking for an African twist to contemporary jazz, this CD is for you.
Thema’s Tip: My favorite Regina Carter album is Something for Grace. Leave a comment stating your favorite one.
