Posted by India Drummond on Jul 26, 2010 | 0 comments
The Magician’s Guild by Trudi Canavan is the first in the Black Magician’s Trilogy, although trilogy is perhaps the wrong word, since after the publication of the three, Canavan published a prequel and then a subsequent standalone novel. Regardless of the time frame, The Magician’s Guild is the one readers will want to take on first.
Canavan creates a wonderful fantasy world devoid of the...
Posted by India Drummond on Jul 14, 2010 | 1 comment
There are primarily two types of books I read: gory crime books and sci-fi/fantasy. I like my crime books full of forensic details and smart cops. The crazier the psychopath murderer, the better. So, yeah, Criminal Minds is my favourite TV show by far.
I just finished reading Chemistry In Death by Simon Beckett. It’s about a forensic pathologist who loses his wife and daughter and out of dismay,...
Posted by India Drummond on Jun 29, 2010 | 0 comments
Having read the first book in this series by Michael Connelly, I really wanted to like The Black Ice . But 5 chapters in and I’m looking for any excuse to find something else to do rather than finish the second book featuring LAPD detective Harry Bosch.
I think what’s getting me is the cliché of cop who knows the right thing to do, but the brass upstairs just won’t let him do his job. You’ve...
Posted by admin on Jun 12, 2010 | 0 comments
Since the previous article, the system has been updated, and the Sony STR-DH800 receiver has been replaced with a Yamaha RX-V1065 receiver. The basic features in this system are still the same and include the following:
HD TV
Sky + HD Satellite Receiver
Blu-ray Disc Player
Multi Channel AV Receiver
Home Theatre System 5.1 Speaker Package
iPod
Various cables and connectors
Universal Remote...
Posted by admin on May 18, 2010 | 3 comments
How to set up an HD TV system with 5.1 surround sound.
Elements Include:
HD TV
Sky + HD Satellite Receiver
Blu-ray Disc Player
Multi Channel AV Receiver
Home Theatre System 5.1 Speaker Package
iPod
Various cables and connectors
Universal Remote Control
The goal was to get 5.1 surround sound from both the blu-ray disc player and the sky plus HD satellite receiver.
Some connections are obvious; simply use...
Posted by admin on May 18, 2010 | 1 comment
Welcome to the new UK Shopping blog. This is our first post, so let me tell you what to expect.
Shopping Finds – of course.
Helpful articles – like how to connect your HDTV and Surround Sound system.
Tips and Tricks.
Q and A
Guest articles from suppliers and manufacturers – use contact us form if you have something to...
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