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Flash Back: 5 years ago we made the switch from the old tube tv and bought our first Samsung Plasma. We were so excited to have the latest and greatest TV. Well as you know technology it’s always evolving into something bigger and better. Then a few years ago the HD TV came out and now you can experience an even better HD TV with 4K TV, which means 4 times the HD quality.
The next generation of high-definition television is here…the Samsung SUHD 4K TV. This HD TV makes you feel like you’re right there in the middle of all the action. 4K Ultra High Definition gives you 4x the resolution of Full HD. Reveal more colors and a brighter picture with Samsung 4K SUHD TV – all powered by a revolutionary panel featuring Nano-crystal technology. The immersive curved screen portrays a greater sense of depth. Easily access the content you love with the advanced Samsung Smart TV. If you don’t believe me, you need to see it for yourself…my boys were in awe…
Key Features
Enjoy a brighter, more true-to-life picture with a wider range of colors
Peak Illuminator Pro for enhanced picture detail and color
Improved black levels and contrast for a greater sense of depth
4 times the resolution of full HD
Smart View 2.0 – Watch your TV on your mobile device
Enjoy faster speed for your media with the Octa-Core Processor
You can go into your local Best Buy starting May 31 see an exclusive sneak peek of Jurassic World in Samsung Entertainment Experience Shops inside Best Buy. Limited Time. Learn more about the SUHD TV at www.bestbuy.com/suhd
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Scooby-Doo Where Are You?
Everyone’s favorite crime fighting kids are back with their biggest mystery ever in Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery! To help them solve the case the Scooby gang teams up with Rock and Roll legends KISS for an all new Mystery Inc. adventure!
Get ready to Rock! Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. Gang team up with the one and only KISS in this all-new, out-of-this-world adventure! We join the Gang at Kiss World – the all-things-Kiss theme park, as they investigate a series of strange hauntings. With help from Kiss, they discover that the Crimson Witch has returned to summon The Destroyer from the alternate dimension of Kissteria! The evil duos ghastly plan, to destroy the earth! Can the Gang’s cunning and Kiss’s power of rock save the day?! Tune in to this Rock and Roll Mystery for some thunderous, heavy FUN!.
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Talking with talent is always a highlight, you get to hear all the juicy behind the scenes gossip and their feelings on the film. During the Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tells No Tales press junket we interviewed the talented Javier Bardem about his role as Captain Salazar & a little about the first time he met Johnny Depp…you don’t want to miss that story!
Let’s jump right into the Q & A session with Javier!
Q. I want to know how long it took you to get makeup every day & How was it talking through the black goo coming out of your mouth?
A. It took Javier Three hours to get into makeup…“The goo was a liquid. They told me it was supposed to be like chocolate, chocolate my ass. That taste worse than that and they were supposed to put it on the teeth. I said give me that, so I drunk it and then I went to play the first scene, I think it was with Geoffrey Rush and it starts to pour out of my mouth and he was very disgusted.”
Javier’s Thoughts on Captain Salazar
“I thought it was like rage pouring out. It’s not blood. It’s like the rage of the character coming out, like something more physical, like a bull. I’d always thought the character was like a bull, like a wounded bull with the blood and moving like it’s wounded and breathing like it’s out of breath and with a very strong idea for revenge.”
Q. With all that makeup packed on your face and really intense emotions during the film, was it difficult to portray the emotions through all of that makeup?
A. “That was one of my concerns to see if my facial expression can go through the mask, but these guys won the Oscar for “Mad Max”, and they did an amazing job. Once I had the mask on the face, I realized that I could express myself through it, which is important.”
Q. How did you become involved in the project?
A. “I got involved back then, 2010, because Penelope was shooting “Pirates 4″ so I went to the set in Hawaii, a beautiful place and I was very envious. I was very jealous because I was seeing all this amazing production taking place, the water, the special effects, the boat, the sword fighting. I wanted to be one of those. So, I said to Jerry, Jerry please, give me a job. He called me five years after and I was so surprised and honored because as a movie goer, I love the franchise.”
Javier Thoughts on Captain Salazar
“I thought it was this great thing about one same character played in two ways, he’s alive and it’s all about pride and it’s all about honor and when he’s dead he’s all about betrayal and pain and revenge.”
Q. Whenever you saw yourself, like after all the CGI was put in, I mean the finished project is absolutely amazing, can you tell us about what that was like?
A. Because I was working a little bit on the darkness with the hair, they showed me some pictures and videos and it was like yeah, right, looks great but how is it going to look like at the end. The floating hair was an idea that the directors brought and I thought okay, but what do you mean, floating hair, like a troll? Then little by little, they were bringing all these drawings and concepts and I was amazed by it.
When asked if he pulled any inspiration from other villains he’s played his answer was a surprising NO! He was actually inspired by the idea of a wounded animal (a bull) because in those times the Spanish army was very powerful in the seas and the captains were all from the south of Spain where the flamingo & bullfighting culture belongs.
Fun Facts:
Javier played rugby
Javier met Johnny Depp in 1999 in Vera Cruz, Mexico doing a movie called “Before Night Falls” by Julian Schnabel.
“Johnny played a Drag Queen in “Before Night Falls” & when I saw this beautiful blonde hair and a beautiful ass. I said that’s a beautiful ass, and they said it’s Johnny’s, it’s a beautiful ass. I don’t care!”
Javier on Johnny Depp
“He’s so funny to watch and he will do and say anything and he will be brilliant so I had to cut sometimes the scene because I was laughing I cannot hate you, but he’s a great colleague and a beautiful guy.”
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Look at how you sleep
The position you sleep in could affect how your back feels. If you sleep in a way that aggravates your back, it could end up more painful. If you sleep on your side, you might want to try sleeping with a pillow between your knees to reduce strain on your back. If you prefer to sleep on your back, try sleeping with a pillow under your knees.
It is also vital to ensure that you are sleeping on a good quality mattress. An old, damaged mattress can cause your back pain to get worse.
Keep it moving
It might be tempting to rest your back for long periods when it is painful, but you should try to keep it moving. Continue to do all of your everyday tasks as best as you can, and when you are able, you might want to try and do some light exercises. Over resting can result in the muscles in your back getting weaker, and your back pain getting worse.
Think about your posture
Sitting in a weird position with your back hunched over is going to do nothing for your back pain. Try to sit upright with your shoulders back and relaxed. If you work in an office, or anywhere else that requires you to sit for long periods, make sure that your chair supports your back correctly, and that you don’t slump over your work.
Take painkillers
Over-the-counter painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs will be able to help you deal with your back pain. It will take the edge off and make it easier for you to keep moving. If over-the-counter painkillers don’t ease the pain, you should visit your doctor.

Digital currency is certainly changing financial norms and the way it all operates in general. Cryptocurrency is just one example of how it all seems to be changing, and what we consider as being the traditional format of currency is widening its net to the online world. There are many online sites that involve gaming and allow the ability to make real money from the virtual money you make in the game itself. For example, anyone who was a fan of Runescape and played it in the past could make money from it. You can now sell your runescape gold because it’s very much something that’s wanted by those who still play it. Just like those games you have on your phone, you pay for any upgrades that you want as part of it.
Set Up An Online Shop
An online shop can be something for those who have things to sell and want to take a crack at making a successful business. A lot of websites like Etsy and eBay as examples allow their users to create shops on their accounts and can, therefore, sell a variety of things. There’s really no limit to what you can sell. So if you want to sell clothing, you’ve made yourself or bath bombs and other smellies now’s the perfect opportunity to give it a go. It costs nothing to set the virtual shop up, and many businesses start from the home anyway.
Offer Your Talents Or Skills
We all have talents and skills that vary, and to say you don’t have anything significant to offer means you’ve just not explored that thing that you’re good at yet. You can now sell your services and talents online, whether that’s being a dab hand at putting up shelving or being an expert in fixing technology. There’s always going to be someone who needs something that they themselves can’t do, and if you can make money from it, why not give it a go?
Become Self-Published
Are you creative with your writing? Ever thought or dreamed of publishing your own book? Well, that might have been a pipe dream before Amazon, and the internet, in general, came along. Now though, there’s a high chance of you being able to become self-published with platforms like Amazon having the ability to sell your own book. It doesn’t guarantee you success at selling, but it gives you the opportunity to make your book successful and to become a publisher in your own right.
If you’re wanting to make a bit of money from being online, then why not give it a go? You could turn it into a successful venture.