THE RIVETING TRUE STORY OF ‘GODFATHER OF SOUL’ JAMES BROWN  FROM PRODUCERS MICK JAGGER AND BRIAN GRAZER AND  THE DIRECTOR OF THE HELP GET ON UP ON DIGITAL HD DECEMBER 9, 2014 AND DVD, BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK JANUARY 6, 2015 FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT Pioneering American music icon James Brown goes from rags to rhythm-and-blues royalty in Get On Up, a spectacular portrait of the life of the charismatic performer, debuting on Digital HD on December 9, 2014 and on DVD and Blu-ray™ Combo Pack including Blu-ray™, DVD, and Digital HD with Ultraviolet™ on January 6, 2015 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Director Tate Taylor follows up his Oscar-nominated breakout film, The Help, with an explosively soul-packed story filled with stunning remixes of Brown’s original recordings, dramatic recreations of the singer’s memorable stage moments and a mesmerizing star performance by Chadwick Boseman (42) as “The Godfather of Soul.” The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack al...

Disclaimer: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. When it comes to photos there trick to capturing stunning photos is simple, make sure you are using the best equipment.  First things first, DSLR.  If you are looking to purchasing a camera, make sure it's DSLR (digital single lens reflex).  A recently published article in CNET (http://www.cnet.com/topics/cameras/best-digital-cameras/dslr-for-beginners/) touted the Canon EOS Rebel T5i as one of the best entry level DSLR cameras.  I decided to check it out for myself and headed off to my local Best Buy .  I love Best Buy, the salespersons are knowledgeable and you can handle the equipment hands on before making your purchase.   I explained I was looking for a camera to take pics for my blog + family photos and the salesperson guided me to the wide selection of cameras.  Best Buy offers ...

Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post by Global Influence.  The thoughts expressed below are mine. Cheering on our fave NCAA teams is a family tradition.   The Three Boys and an Old Lady household is all about cheering on our fave teams but  the ONLY thing Hubby and I have in common when it comes to our teams are the team colors - crimson red and white.    Hubby and his friends loves their Razorbacks and the SEC Division but it's the Big Ten for me.  During NCAA football season, our home is full of family and friends gathered around the big screen cheering on our fave teams.  Seems everyone has their traditions when it comes to the big game.  For us it's all about the food and the gear.  Hubby loves to fire up the grill just as the game begins and by halftime the food is ready.  However, way before the mesquite wood chars, we love to suit up in our fave team gear.   My fave is my Indiana University sweatshirt.  I'v...

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Chick-fil-A® Restaurants in Central Arkansas will treat customers to a free cup of its new, specialty-grade, THRIVE Farmers™ hot or iced coffee from Monday, Nov. 24 to Saturday, Nov. 29, except Thanksgiving Day when all restaurants will be closed. As part of the giveaway, customers can receive a small hot coffee or medium iced coffee. Chick-fil-A’s new iced coffee, which is available in original and vanilla, is handcrafted daily and prepared with an exclusive blend of THRIVE Farmers’ cold-brewed, specialty coffee beans and fresh two percent milk, sweetened with pure cane syrup and served over ice. The sale of each cup of coffee provides direct revenue to THRIVE Farmers network of family farmers in Central America, allowing them to earn up to 10 times more than farmers earn in traditional revenue models, empowering them to reinvest in their communities and crops.  No purchase necessary. Offer is limited to one free coffee beverage per customer. Chick-fil-A THRIVE Farmers ...