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Working with Grammy-winning Nashville producer Vance Powell who has worked with artist such as Jack White — the band has done it yet again with the release of another powerful, fun and classic Clutch album that we have come to love and expect. This is one band that has really held true to their sound over the years and I give them much respect for doing just that.

Frontman Neil Fallon takes us for a wild ride through each track of the album with that grungy and dirty rock sound that is pure Clutch. In my personal opinion as a long-time Clutch fan I felt that some of the tracks do feel that they just keep going and never end and almost mash together and then other tracks really stand out with an eclectic mix of music and instruments… sometimes bands should remember that more is not always better. Nevertheless, even with some of the odd tracks the rest of the album is awesome and the band really takes pride and shows their true passion to deliver the sound and music that is Clutch.

I think the approach to this album was different especially working with Vance from their previous album Psychic Warfare However even with the slightly different flavor to this I still enjoyed the album and first-look at fan ratings seem to be showing the same take on the album too….if you are a fan of the band you’ll like this album too.

Book of Bad Decisions

Track Listing:

01. Gimme the Keys
02. Spirit of ’76
03. Book of Bad Decisions
04. How to Shake Hands
05. In Walks Barbarella
06. Vision Quest
07. Weird Times
08. Emily Dickinson
09. Sonic Counselor
10. A Good Fire
11. Ghoul Wrangler
12. HB Is in Control
13. Hot Bottom Feeder
14. Paper & Strife
15. Lorelei

Clutch are:

Neil Fallon – vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica, keyboards, percussion
Tim Sult – lead guitar
Dan Maines – bass guitar
Jean-Paul Gaster – drums, percussion

For Fans of:

Corrosion of Conformity, Black Label Society, Sevendust

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Not only is the Wi-Fi generally very slow and spotty it always seems like where our camping spot is it’s the furthest away from wherever the main router is. at first I tried other Wi-Fi extenders that I’ve used in the home but those are not powerful enough to pick up the signal in a campground looking online there are other Solutions some people said just use your phone and create a hotspot I don’t want to use the data it’s being provided and we came across the ALFA Networks Wi-Fi Camp Pro 2.

The Camp Pro 2 is a long-range Wi-Fi extender and we put it to the test during a recent camping trip… and of course, as soon as we got set up at the campground Wi-Fi was horrible without any extenders and plenty of complaining kids that YouTube s.imply would not work.

With pretty easy setup the Camp Pro 2 may be the answer watch our full review below.

Unboxing of the WiFi Camp Pro 2

WiFi Camp Pro 2 Review

Take Away

After using the WiFi Camp Pro 2 for over a week at the campground it really did the job it was meant to do.  While I did not want to drill a hole in my camper we did set it up outside a few times but eventually moved it inside near a window.  While the signal was a little less it still performed really well…enough to keep the kids connected to YouTube and also allowed us t stream NetFlix on a rainy night.  If you own a RV or Boat and are over getting crappy WiFi at campgrounds and marinas and don’t want to spend the money for unlimited data on your phone then I would highly recommend checking this product out.  Do keep in mind while this will extend a network and increase speed slightly because of the better wifi signal — the overall performance will still be dependant on the system you are connecting too.

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Unboxing the Arqspin Photography Turntables

ARQSPIN Software Demo

Interactive embed from our test shoot: (Keep in mind the free version of the interactive software only allows for 5 uploads – after that you will need to select a hosting package.) You can however just shoot with the turntable and import that video into a video editor and then upload to your online store that supports video or other places like YouTube… it just won’t be interactive.

Overview and Review of the Arqspin Photography Turntables

Take Away

Overall we really love the Arqspin Photography turntables. We would however like to see the shade of white be more pure white and possibly have Arqspin offer additional top color decals that would fit perfect and would be interchangeable. A way to set the speed to various RPMS would also be cool and having a better defined center point on the unit would also be very helpful. If you are looking for a away to offer additional type of product photography or expand your product photography for your own products the Arqspin software would be something that we recommend checking out.

While the links provided above are for shopping on Amazon, Arqspin has also provided a 20% off coupon to purchase on their website using the code: dgreviews  

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Iseebell WiFI video doorbell system

We have all seen or heard about package theft right from doorsteps especially during the holiday season. While I have had a home security alarm system for many years as well as outdoor cameras I have seen more and more people purchasing video doorbell systems.  Just a recently I saw a friend post a screenshot of two individuals who were up to no good — a little circulation on Facebook and they found, caught, and charged the guys who were burglarizing the neighborhood.   Without that camera doorbell — this house most likely would have been next on the list.

I started looking at the available options and I wanted to make sure that it had a two-way talk, could get power from existing doorbell power connections and was HD. While there are a few major options available some companies systems are very expensive and may not fit the budget of many — and unfortunately that company does very good marketing and many people think it’s the only other option.

This is not the case and after doing some research I found the ISeeBell WiFi video doorbell system which fit all of my requirements plus some and for only $120, compared to $180+, and about an hour or less of time to setup you too can have your house secure!

Setup and Installation

iSeebell did a great job with including everything you need to setup the camera.  From great printed instruction and video instructions online right down to anchors, screws, and even a masonry bit! The first step is simply connecting the included adapter to get the system setup on your network before you even install it.  Next you can remove your old doorbell and wire the iseebell system up — my wires were too short but they include jumper cables and connectors.  However, I could not get the connectors to grip on to my wire — I think the gauge of my doorbell wire was smaller so I just used small wirenuts and it was good to go.   I also had to rig the installation a bit to fit the area where my doorbell was – but with a little creativity, some scrap wood, and caulk we were all set.

The unit connects to the existing doorbell system and comes with a smaller jumper incase your chimes hum when plugging in the iseebell.  My chimes did this and I connected the jumper and the hum went away — but no matter what it would not trigger the doorbell. I read that this could happen in some cases — but they include a wireless doorbell that you can plug in anywhere which is also a nightlight and you can add additional doorbells around the house.  This was perfect and also offers a bunch of chimes too!

It also has the option to unlock the door but you need a specific lock to do this.  The company has also mentioned that Amazon Alexa integration is coming very soon!

iSeeBell in Use

The app was very easy to setup and connect to the system. You can set everything from motion sensitivity to notifications and even share your account with other users (wife, husband, etc).  Motion sensitivity for where we have it was perfect right out of the box but some may need to adjust it.  Notifications are great — you can get doorbell and motion notifications, check the video feed whenever you want, grab a screenshot, and even talk back through the system.   I have only had one issue where for some reason the doorbell and app stopped communicating and I had to logout and reset it up — has not happened since.

Take Away

At the time of writing this review we love the iseebell video doorbell system.  It works great and we saw every package being delivered and could talk with the drivers or whoever was at the door.  It also is amazing how some of the ding-dong-ditch has stopped now too.  The company offers two recording plans that cloud store your ring calls for 7 days at a cost of $20/year or they offer a 24/7 recording option which can be accessed and played back anytime but I’m not sure of that cost.  Do keep in mind that you do not need to subscribe to either service, they are just optional and your system will work without them. And, with no batteries to change and hidden security screw holding the camera in place your system is ready to go.. well as long as you have power and wifi (keep that in mind).

It seems that all of the drivers and people coming to the door know how to use the system or at least can figure it out easily enough but I think this is one investment that every homeowner should have no matter what time of year it is.  I am even going to call my insurance company to see if I can get an additional discount on my homeowner’s policy.. you never know!

 

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From the manufacturer

• The Most Comfortable Posture Correction Device
• Easy To Put On And Off
• Imagine The Long Term Health Benefits
• For The Straight Back Solution You Need Right Now
• Lifetime Replacement Warranty

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Video Transcription:

hey y’all Allen here from damn good reviews today we have the Towish back posture brace and it’s a velcro brace you see I’m wearing it right here and now this is supposed to put pressure on you so it stops you from you know leaning over and hunching over and you can make it tighter so I’ve been wearing it little bit here and there this also came with one of the exercise bands as well just as a freebie so I’m not really using that but just kind of utilizing this as I’m sitting at my desk making sure that I’m not hunched over it feels and looks almost like between a gun holster and a backpack as you can see and as you make it tighter this is kind of where it gets not sore but just a little bit uncomfortable in this area but that’s just how it works and you see where it puts the pressure on the back so if you’re using it and you need it to be tighter when you put it on you have these velcro straps to make it tighter and you just want to make sure when you do that sometimes the angle of these are not high enough up and it’s a weird angle to grab for your hand like this one kind of my to grab that a little bit further down you can’t really do it and it’s awkward so that’s kind of tight right now push it but as I lean over say I’m trying to type something it will put a lot of pressure on it but it’s good to wear like 10-15 minutes of time and slowly graduate and you know upgrade from there as long as you want to wear it but just keep in mind you know you don’t want to cut any blood flow off in this area here but overall I mean besides looking kind of weird like half a backpack that’s missing or gun holsters I feel like taking out just like that it does it does help at least to correct you and let you know hey sit up dummy so for the price it’s something nice to just have and be able to throw it on every now and then either under a shirt or as you’re working 10-15 minutes really cool this is the ToWish posture back brace I’m Allen and thanks for Watching.

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Formed in 2010 and hailing from the Detroit area music scene Wayland, named for their home town of Wayland, MI which is actually closer to Lake Michigan, than Detroit drops their first studio album, Rinse and Repeat with Kiefer Sutherland’s record label, yes, the 24 guy, Iron Works Records.

Before getting the album in hand I heard the track Through The Fire and really enjoyed and thought this single had a lot of potential for air play and couldn’t wait to hear the rest.  The album, Rinse and Repeat, is nothing short of a great energetic and solid album.  It is well produced and Wayland’s sound really stands out — you can hear everything from today’s rock styles to classic rock like Led Zepplin come across in their music…even some Southern rock sounds came across which made me question.. where are they from again.

The album , which drops on September 22, 2017, is also not just straight up rock the whole time. Wayland slows things down on a few of the track with almost ballad like introductions on the tracks Back to Life and Follow – while other tracks could be straight up party songs for sure like All Rise and The Brave Don’t Run.

If you like bands like Devour the Day, Shaman’s Harvest, and Egypt Central you will almost certainly like Wayland’s album too. This band and album as huge potential with a sound that truly delivers a great album and we are also looking forward to checking Wayland out when the come to town too. If they put on a good live show and sound just like the album — it’s going to be a great performance!

Rinse & Repeat Track Listing:

1.     Ghost
2.     Through The Fire
3.     Come Back To Me
4.     All Rise
5.     All We Had
6.     Revival
7.     Shopping For A Savior
8.     Ode To 37
9.     Back To Life
10.  Follow
11.  The Brave Don’t Run
12.  Rabbit River Blues / From The Otherside
13.  Welcome To My Head *** Bonus Track ***
14.  On My Knees *** Bonus Track ***

Wayland on Social:

https://www.waylandtheband.com/
http://www.facebook.com/waylandtheband
http://www.instagram.com/waylandtheband/
http://twitter.com/waylandtheband
http://www.youtube.com/user/waylandtheband

Wayland are:

Mitch Arnold – Lead Vocals
Phill Vilenski – Guitar
Dean Pizzazz – Bass
Nigel Dupree – Drums

For Fans of:

Devour the Day, Shaman’s Harvest, Gemini Syndrome, Egypt Central

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Setup

The initial setup of circle with Disney was pretty straight-forward.  However, I did run into some issues with the wifi protected setup and after a few attempts I finally decided just to do the wired setup using the ethernet cable straight to the router.  Once connected, I was ready to go ahead and install the apps on the phone that I would be using as the parental control device.

Installation

The Circle with Disney app is available for both Android and iOS and I installed it on both platforms just to see the differences in the interfaces, which there were not many.  I also installed the kids version of the free app on one of their tablets so I could see the Disney content and see what else the kids version offered.

After installing the apps, I had to first setup the Circle with our network and even though it was connected with an ethernet cable I still had to enter all of our network information to make sure it was using the correct network in our home. This was also very easy and the app had a very helpful guide to walk you through the process.  Once that part of the setup was complete, I had to set up profiles for each of the users in the house,  this setup also allowed me to select their filtering levels of what they can see and what was being filtered for them. While there are some presets, I could also go and edit that and set custom settings too.

Once the profiles were created, I then went step-by-step to set up each device in the house that I wanted to manage.   This process, while easy for me, may prove to be a little challenging for some due to the fact that not all the devices on the network are clearly named. Some devices are just named as iPhone, android device, a number, thus leaving the user to hunt down devices to figure out what MAC address is tied to the device they want to manage.  This has nothing to do with Circle of course and then again there are plenty of devices like most of the iPads and iPhones and tablets that already had names associated with it such as Allen’s iPad…so hopefull, you get lucky or first go and set names on your devices.

Using Circle

Once devices are all set up there’s not much more that you need to do except monitor and respond to your notifications if you choose.  You can issue rewards for more time, late sleep times, see what sites the kids have been on and even what has been filtered out using the app.

Unless the kids have the kids version of the app installed on their device they won’t get any notifications that their time has shut off instead their time will simply just shut off and they will come and find you..trust me they will find you. If they do have the app installed they should get some type of notification to let them know that their time has run out. However,  I saw a notification page appear on a laptop that I setup tp be filtered to and bed time had passed. A screen popped up and said your bed time has passed and gave some other basic information which was really cool, at least for me not so much my son.

Another neat feature is that every time a new device or person joins your network you get a notification and now I realize how many times my kids have shared the password to our network with their friends. Based on tha,t I can also manage these other devices I can let them on the network I can pause them or I can simply not let them on our network at all.

Do keep in mind that Circle with Disney only manages one network name, so if you have repeaters or multiple network names you would need one on every one of them. However, Circle provides a service called Circle Go ,which allows for 10 devices to be managed for 9.95 a month  and you can manage those devices no matter what network, wireless or cellular they  be connected to which in my opinion is well worth the cost.

Take Away

Overall we have really enjoyed using and testing the circle with Disney however I was not too blown away by the kids app and you can see why plus much more information in our  in-depth  demo and review video.

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Hard rockers Bobaflex drop their 8th studio album, Eloquent Demons, and it’s nothing short of awesome.  I was first introduced to the band around 2005 with the release of Apologize for Nothing and have been a fan ever since.  The album dropped on August 25th, 2017 and is their first release with Thermal Entertainment.  The first radio single was a cover of Pink Floyd’s Hey You (video above) – which is an awesome cover for those who enjoy harder rock version of classic rock songs. (sorry to date some of you an call Pink Floyd classic) and The second single “Long Time Coming”  hot the air earlier in the month.

While the band seems as if they are always on the road, with more than 150 shows alone in 2016!! SHeesh! I guess it I guess that gives them good time to collaborate, write, and test out new material — it’s just the matter of when do they have time to record? I guess they find it as the album sounds great and tracks are tight! Eloquent Demons delivers a diverse mix of music which holds true to the Bobaflex sound and style. From straight-up hard rock to slower more melodic tracks. I will say there are plenty of track on this album that just rock..two of my favorites are Long Time Coming and the last track on the album Reckless — I can easily see this as another single that gets a lot of airplay.

Bobaflex is one of those bands that continues to deliver great music and not one of those bands you think — oh they are still around?

Highly recommend checking out this album and catching Bobaflex on tour

Track Listing:
Eloquent Demons (Intro)
I Am A Nightmare
Long Time Coming
Say What You Will
Lights Out
Real Sadness
Off With Your Head
Moon And The Shadows
Hey You
Reckless

Bobaflex are:

Marty McCoy – guitar / vocals
Shaun McCoy – guitar / vocals
Dave Tipple – guitar / vocals
Tommy Johnson – drums
Jymmy Tolland – bass

For Fans of:

Lordi, Atreyu, Bullet for My Valentine, Avenged Sevenfold, Pop Evil, Royal Bliss, Gemini Syndrome

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