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Why You Should Buy a Blu-ray Player

March 21, 2013 /

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Although Blu-rays have been around for a few years now, not everyone understands the benefits that a Blu-ray player can offer the viewer. Yes, Blu-ray discs may be a little more expensive than DVDs, but there are some great benefits to watching your favourite movie releases on Blu-ray. Check out these top 5 reasons why you should invest in a Blu-ray player to enjoy the latest Blu ray releases.

Best Picture Quality

Blu-ray gives you up to five times the picture quality of a standard DVD. All you need is your new Blu-ray player, your latest Blu-ray release, a good quality HDMI cable, and your 1080p image TV and you’re all set. You get to enjoy amazing, crystal clear pictures that bring your favourite movie to life in your own living room.

Blu-ray discs also provide better picture quality than HD television. You can get high-definition viewing through satellite, and many of the stations are now broadcasting in high-definition. But this won’t match up to the picture quality of a Blu-ray player. This is because HD streamed over the internet or sent through cable or satellite needs to be significantly compressed, resulting in a less-than-perfect image.

Superior Sound Quality

When it comes to Blu-ray players, it’s not all about the improved picture quality. Blu-ray also offers superior sound quality. Surround sound quality and capabilities are significantly better than sound from your standard DVD player. With a Blu-ray player you have access to high-resolution audio formats like Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD, not to mention the 7.1 surround-sound channels available to you for a true surround-sound cinematic experience in your own home.

Huge Number of Titles Available on Blu-ray

When Blu-ray players hit the market back in 2006, there were only a limited number of titles available on Blu-ray. Granted, it did take a little while for titles to be released onto Blu-ray, but today there are thousands of movies readily available. From new releases to movie classics like “The Godfather,” you can now find almost any title you want on Blu-ray. Movie studios have come to realise the demand for titles to be released onto Blu-ray immediately, and there are more and more titles being released onto Blu-ray every day.

Great Value for Money

These days Blu-ray players don’t actually cost much more than standard DVD players. Take a quick look at some of the top-branded Blu-ray players and you’ll quickly work out that, with all they have to offer over standard players, they really do offer great value for the money. While you’re at it, take a look at Blu-ray disc prices as well. It used to be that these cost significantly more than standard DVDs. However, with a greater market demand for Blu-rays, the difference you’ll pay for a superior Blu-ray title is relatively insignificant.

Many Blu-ray discs are being released with an extra standard DVD included for free. This means you can use the standard version on your computer, laptop, second TV or portable DVD player, and keep the awesome Blu-ray disc for you to enjoy in cinematic quality.

Newer Blu-ray players also offer the ability to stream online content. This opens up a whole new world of interactive viewing, including BD Live, video streaming, and even updating the player’s hardware.

Blu-ray discs have more capacity than standard discs. This means you have access to more content. Extra scenes, commentaries, cast interviews, image libraries, and even games are all on offer when you buy a Blu-ray disc instead of a standard DVD.

You Can Still Play Your Old DVDs

One of the greatest benefits of a Blu-ray player is that it is backwards-compatible. In simple terms, this means you can still play your standard DVDs on a new Blu-ray player. You may also like to know that a Blu-ray player actually improves the picture and sound quality of your standard DVD movies. Put a standard DVD into your new Blu-ray player and you are likely to hear surround sound like you’ve never heard it before. That is thanks to Blu-ray’s Dolby Digital Plus format for high-definition audio. However, standard DVDs won’t ever match the superiority of a Blu-ray disc.

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About the Author: Having worked in the electronics and audio industry for several years, James Tonks is a regular contributing writer who enjoys sharing his knowledge of superior audio and visual quality.

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Making Men’s Hobbies Affordable

March 20, 2013 /

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Listen, it doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from – as a man, you have interests and hobbies, and those are going to cost you money no matter which way you swing it. Men’s lifestyle choices can be costly, even if you are on a budget. Still, let’s have a look a some of these things that lots of guys love to do, and determine how you can ensure these hobbies don’t impact your good financial standing.

Car and Motorcycle Collections

If you are a guy who likes fast cars and bikes, then it’s a hobby that is naturally expensive. After all, you’ve got to purchase the vehicle, put fuel in it, put cash out for routine maintenance, and buy lots of fun things to keep it looking pretty. Not to mention the cost of insurance, and you’re sure to go all out and not pinch pennies here when you’re talking about a vehicle that is your baby.

Whether you’re driving your car or motorcycle on the road, on the track, or working on it in your garage, ensure that you stick to a budget in all areas. Routine maintenance may be necessary, but if it pushes your budget, then you don’t need to break the bank to put in a new sound system, or replace the tires when the ones you have on are doing just fine. And, for those things that you do need, you can shop around for better deals.

Sporting Activities

Who doesn’t like to hit the gym, get on the football field for some good old-fashioned downtime, or even just make some informed brackets for March Madness? While these activities may keep you and your boys active and well-socialized (especially when there are drinks available to be had as part of the package), the costs of these activities add up. Take advantage of free activities! Click here for a free March Madness competition that could get you to the Final Four.

If golf is your activity of choice, then you’ve got to pay for your tee time, every single time you hit the course, or you’ve got to invest in a membership. If you’re playing with an organized sports team, then you have a cost of registration.

Then, on top of the basic costs to play, you’ve got all the gear. While men might give women trouble for their love of shopping at the malls, we all know guys enjoy spending cash in other areas – getting the best equipment for hobbies and sports. Of course, the equipment falls in the “necessity” category, so don’t worry, we have your backs there. But, you’ve still got to watch so you don’t go overboard.

When it comes to golfing, look for special deals or offers at courses during the less busy season or less popular times. Or, look for course trying to recruit new members for special introductory prices to play.

Drinking Beer

Well, we aren’t here to judge, and we know that some guys simply like to do just about anything that they can do with a beer in their hand. So go for it, as long as you’re drinking responsibly, there’s really no harm (except, maybe to your liver if you engage a little too often). If you want to drink on the cheap, have your beer at home, during happy hours, or even better, find a way to brew it yourself!

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Girl Next Door: Helena in Costa Rica

March 20, 2013 /

Helena in Costa Rica

We met this all-natural beauty when we visited Costa Rica as part of our World Tour and we photographed her in a bikini on a scorching hot day next to a pool. Helena look like many of the beautiful Ticas you’ll meet if you travel to this exotic vacation spot, and we’re happy to introduce her as a Bullz-Eye.com Girl Next Door.

Check out our Photoshoots and Girl Next Door pages for more beautiful women, and subscribe to our YouTube channel as well.

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Cool Gifts for Guys

March 20, 2013 /

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It’s normal for guys to give gifts to their girlfriends and vice versa. But gift giving doesn’t only occur between people of the opposite sex (or between couples). Maybe you’re a guy and you’re looking for cool gifts for your male friend. Maybe you’re getting married and you want to get your groomsmen something nice as a thank you for putting up with you. Whether you’re buying a gift for a bachelor party, a housewarming or a birthday, Personal Creations men’s gifts is the solution.

Can’t narrow down the best gifts? Here is a list of five cool gifts for dudes.

1. Guys weekend. Maybe your friend is about to walk down the aisle and you want to give him a memorable weekend. Get a group of his friends together and plan a bachelor weekend. There are plenty of fun, cool places to unwind for a few days. Head to New York City and check out the sites, or spend a few days in Las Vegas. Hit some of the hottest nightclubs, a show or attend a sporting event.

2. Personalized mug. Baby showers are typically for women. But if your guy friend is expecting a child, why not give him a cool gift? If you’re not comfortable sorting through a baby registry or shopping the baby aisle at Target, consider other options such as a personalized mug. Perhaps a mug that says, “3 Reasons I Love Being a Dad,” or “World’s Best Dad.”

3. Electronic devices. Being observant can help you pick the best gift for your best guy friend. Maybe your friend has been eyeing the latest gadgets and has his heart set on an iPad mini, Kindle, iPhone, noise reducing headphones or another electronic device. If you want to catch him completely off guard, buy a gift that he’s least likely to expect.

4. Interior decorator. With regards to decorating a house or apartment, some men lack style. If your friend recently moved into a new place, yet he’s struggling to decorate his new pad, hire him an interior designer. This person can help narrow down a color scheme, furniture and style, and give his new place a personal, sophisticated touch.

5. Round of golf. Maybe your friend is a golf lover, but doesn’t have the time or money to enjoy his favorite sport. Plan a guy’s afternoon and treat him to a round of golf at his favorite course. The both of you can unwind, catch up on good times and perfect your swings. Or just have a few beers and enjoy the sun. 🙂

If you’re not a big gift giver, you may feel weird about giving a gift to another guy – don’t. It’s one of the best ways to show appreciation and demonstrate how much you value the friendship.

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How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of the Panhandler Syndrome

March 18, 2013 /

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You see this hot girl waiting for her order at the coffee shop. Feeling confident, you walk up and say, “Hi, I’m Mike. I just wanted to…” And that’s all you can get out before she grabs her double skinny decaf soy latte, says “I have a boyfriend” and bolts for the door.

Shot down. In cold blood.

Now most guys will take it personally when that happens. But you shouldn’t. Because 9 times out of 10, you weren’t the reason she blew you off. And by “you” I mean your looks, your personality, your clothes… anything that makes you “you.” Nope, instead you just fell victim to one of the most insidious traps a guy can fall into: The Panhandler Syndrome.

Here’s how it works: Think about the last time you were in a big city and got approached by a panhandler. Some guy shuffles up, hand out. “Excuse me, sir. I haven’t eaten today, can you spare some change?” Being a generous guy, you reach into your pocket and hand him whatever coins you have. No big deal. Good deed done for the day.

Now imagine that every time you walk down your city’s streets, 10 or 15 panhandlers approach you. All with the same come-on: “Excuse me sir…”, “Pardon me, friend….”, “Hey mister, can you spare…”. By the time the 5th or 6th one approached you how willing would you be to dig in your pockets for change? Exactly. Not at all.

In fact, after just a couple of these bums hit you up for money, you’d start to ignore them, maybe even snap “I don’t have any change!” before they can even finish the word “Excuse.” And it doesn’t matter how compassionate and caring a person you are, at some point we’ve all had enough.

Image ALT text goes here.Now imagine you’re a hot girl. And all day, every day, guys are coming up to you. Hitting on you. Just trying to talk to you. All using the same dumb lines… “Wow has anyone ever told you…”, “Excuse me, but I just wanted to…”, “Hi, my name is Mike and…”

Yep. We are panhandlers to women. Begging for phone numbers. Dates. And sex. A never-ending stream of us, all using some version of the same old lines. And by the 3rd or 4th guy, they’re blowing us off like we were Charlie Sheen in a convent.

It’s not their fault either. They can’t help it. The Panhandler Syndrome becomes reflex—a knee jerk reaction to an endless parade of jerks. Even if you might be a great guy for her, she’s got her bitch shield on high alert, and she’s shooting down any fool who trips the wire. And unless your name is Channing Tatum, you’re gonna trip the wire.

So what can you do?

You’ve got to avoid the triggers that set off the Panhandler Syndrome. Let’s go back to the city streets for an example. Forget all those guys shuffling up with a sad, “Excuse me.” Think about the creative panhandlers you’ve seen. The ones with the signs that say things like: “Yell anything you want at me for $2” or “I’ll listen to you complain about your wife/husband for $3” Did those catch your attention? Make you stop? Laugh? Even consider giving the guy a couple of bucks just for the effort?

Exactly. Because they didn’t come up with a line that triggers your reaction to avoid their insufferable neediness. And you have to think the same way when approaching a woman. This is why indirect openers can let you side step her triggers, rather than coming in directly.

You want to come across as if you’re not hitting on her at all. As if you’re simply asking a question or an opinion. “Is that chai? I’ve heard for every 3 cups you drink, you add a week on to your life. What do you think, is it really that healthy?” or “You look like a coffee veteran… Help me settle a bet with my buddy, I say a latte and a cappuccino are the same thing, he says they’re different. Who wins?” It doesn’t really matter as long as whatever you ask is creative, different, and can’t be answered with a yes or no. Or doesn’t make her think you’re angling to get in her pants. That comes later, after you’ve made yourself immune to the Panhandler Syndrome.

Eric Rogell is the author of “The Art of War for Dating” and is the founder of The Casanova Code, a program where he teaches sales teams, corporate executives and marketers how to achieve unrivaled business success by using the wickedly effective secrets of seduction. You can follow him on Twitter @ericrogell.

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