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Life is Strange Episode 1
Life is Strange Episode 1
Simulation
the idea, the story, the game play (0 more)
a little slow at times (0 more)
Clever Concept
Contains spoilers, click to show
Imagine a world where you could turn back time and make different decisions based on what you thought the consequences might be and you have Life is Strange. The main character is Max and you basically shape her character by making choices for her. Its more involving than that and it tests your morals quite a bit. A nice easy game to play and a good story make for a very enjoyable adventure game. This was on game pass on Xbox One
  
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Ashley Wold (5 KP) rated Amazon in Apps

Jan 31, 2018  
Amazon
Amazon
Lifestyle, Shopping
9
8.9 (262 Ratings)
App Rating
Amazon Prime (4 more)
Wide variety of items at great prices
Dash buttons
Great service
Convenient
I love Amazon, especially as a Prime member! It is so nice to find a product I want and get it shipped without an additional cost. I initially thought Dash Buttons were a stupid idea, but my husband got one for toilet paper and laundry pods. It is so convenient to just stick them in a closet the hit the button when I realise we're running really low. I could go to the store down the road but the prices on Amazon are cheaper and for larger quantities.
  
Orléans
Orléans
2014 | Medieval, Religious, Travel
Orleans is a bag-building and worker placement board game. You must increase your followers to take more actions, get board position and gain more VPs.
Orleans is a mid-weight board game with worker placement and area control mechanics. You must thoughtfully build your crew of followers in order to win.

The components for this game are very nice the art looks medieval and the tiles and chits are all durable. The rules are well written and easy to follow too.

Original Rating: 5/6
Reviewer: Unknown
Read the full review here: http://www.play-board-games.com/orleans-board-game-review/
  
Ceepak and Danny are back on the beat in the resort town of Sea Haven, New Jersey! This go around, a woman dies on the first run of the town's new wooden roller coaster. It seems like nothing suspicious until a definitely murdered woman is found. Is there a connection? I love these characters, so it's always great to spend time with them. The story was entertaining with some nice twists and a nail bitter of an ending.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-rolling-thunder-by-chris.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Evan Blessed (Constable Evans, #9)
Rhys Bowen | 2006
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
It's two weeks before Evan's wedding, and he's focusing on the family dynamics this is unleashing. Then a young woman goes missing, and Evan gets involved in the hunt. Can he find her and keep peace in his family? It's always nice to visit these characters. The plot did bog down a bit in the middle, but the characters noticed and commented on the lack of progress as well. And about that point, things picked up again and raced to the finish.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-evan-blessed-by-rhys-bowen.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Clare Parrott (294 KP) rated Heat Wave in Books

Feb 13, 2018  
Heat Wave
Heat Wave
Penelope Lively | 2014 | Fiction & Poetry
4
4.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
A nice read with the action starting from the very first page when Marilee crashes her hot air balloon into Coles pool. I love the banter between them and there's quite a spark from the beginning but this book was written in the 80's and there is where it should have stayed. If its going to be re-released it should have had a modern revamp. This book has left me wanting... (bit like Marilee!) I'm sure if you brought it into the 'New Adult' genre it could be a 3.5 to 4 stars but sadly its a 2 for me.
  
Google Maps - GPS Navigation
Google Maps - GPS Navigation
Navigation, Utilities
10
8.7 (141 Ratings)
App Rating
Always up to date. (0 more)
My preferred way to keep from getting lost.
I use Google Maps a lot. There is something nice about having all of the maps for anywhere that you are right in your hand at all times.

Recently on a trip to Seattle, as a family, we used Google maps to get down to Pike's Fish Market, find a spot for lunch, get back to the car, and then with a quick Google search we got to drive by the Hospital that they use for the outside shots of Grey's Anatomy.

Such a solid app!
  
Evil Apples: Dirty as ____.
Evil Apples: Dirty as ____.
Entertainment, Games, Stickers
8
8.0 (3 Ratings)
App Rating
Online Cards Against Humanity
Easy to get a game together. As you play you open up more and more cards and decks to play with. Nice way to pass an evening with friends both in the room and far from home.

A quick story: We had family in town. One of the nephews suggested we play Evil Apples. By the end of the night we had eight people playing in three different states. It was such a good family moment... based around horribly funny cards, thoughts and visual images that made some of us sleep badly - LOL.

Good job Evil Apples.
  
The Truman Show (1998)
The Truman Show (1998)
1998 | Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi
Still great 20 years later
Full review here:


20 years on, this movie still holds up and remains just as joyous a watch as it ever was. For me, this is up there with the best performance than Jim Carrey has given. He finds a nice balance here between the over the top comedy he is known for and a more nuanced one. As for the plot itself, it's even more sinister in the days of reality TV and while I don't think things would ever get this far- it's a cautionary tale of what could be.
  
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Donna (1 KP) rated Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) in Movies

Jul 1, 2018 (Updated Jul 1, 2018)  
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)
2018 | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Chris Pratt (0 more)
I loved the film, the storyline was good, it just didn't wow me like the first one did. It seemed to me that it was trying to hard to beat Jurassic World. Bryce Dallas Howard, excels herself in it, but she is maybe not the beat person for it. It felt like she was trying to hard to keep up with Chris Pratt & everyone else.
I hope they do a 3rd and final one, and don't be money grabbing idiots and try and drain it. It would be nice to see how Blue ended up.