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This week, we uploaded a couple of new  Judas Priest t-shirts, both of them featuring artwork from 2 of the British heavy metal band’s most successful releases: SCREAMING FOR VENGEANCE &  PAINKILLER. SCREAMING FOR VENGEANCE Although, these 2 albums were released 8 years apart, each of them is individually important and stands out in the Judas Priest catalog. I'll start with Screaming for Vengeance, as that was released 8 years prior to Painkiller. Screaming for …

Ever wonder about the evolution of women's fashion over the years? Well I'm here to share with you different types of women's fashion starting from the early 20th century to the 1940s.La Belle Epoque (1901-1919)Clothes were more simple, which means less is more. In World War I, clothing was less restrictive and women wore more practical uniforms. Shorter skirts and sweaters, were more fashionable to wear. Then, dresses and skirts were  …

It looks like as long as there is a music business, there will be artist quarrels. The latest feud, if you will, involves  KISS guitarist, singer and co-founder, Paul Stanley, and Twisted Sister's Dee Snider. Anybody who has listened to and/or seen Dee Snider interviews, knows he is not one to mince words. He has opinions, and he has no issue with letting those opinions be heard. His latest issue is with KISS, thus the reason why there is a quarrel between Paul St …

Heavy Metal legends and pioneers, Black Sabbath, have announced, via video, that they will be embarking on their last concert tour, as Black Sabbath and are calling this tour The End. The band's original lineup, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Tommy Iommi are all confirmed, however, there's not word, yet, if original Sabbath drummer, Bill Ward, will rejoin his band mates. There has been some tension with him and, in particular, Ozzy, since the band recorded their last album, 13, back in …

The truth about vaporizers and eliquid from a real doctor.Neurologist Dr Jacques Le Houezec is the Honorary Lecturer, UK Centre for Tobacco Control Studies, University of Nottingham, England, a founder member of The Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco.Eliquid and AddictionJD: One of most fascinating possibilities to emerge recently is the suggestion that nicotine on it’s own may not be as addictive as cigarettes.While I’m aware we probably need more evide …

It can be effectively said that the Mona Lisa was not created in an afternoon. While modern camera technologies enable contemporary photographers to defy Leonardo Da Vinci’s formidable efforts in a single session, the fact is that challenges still exist.The Renaissance shaped exceptional portraiture with the introduction of the one point perspective in background. Today, professional photographers acknowledge that the right background is essential to creating …

Several studies have brought to light that too much caffeine can have a detrimental affect on hair. But, a small amount daily can help with hair growth.Differential effects of caffeine on hair shaft elongation, matrix and outer root sheath keratinocyte proliferation, and transforming growth factor-β2/insulin-like growth factor-1-mediated regulation of the hair cycle in male and female human hair follicles in vitro.Caffeine enhanced hair shaft elongation, prolonged anagen duration and s …

                Back in 2014, I wrote a post about AC/DC's 2015 plans, and I mentioned, within that article, that AC/DC's long time drummer, Phil Rudd, had some legal issues. Well, those have, in a sense, resolved themselves. He has been sentenced to 8 months of home detention. Let's go back a little bit. Mr. Rudd was arrested last November on charges of threatening to kill an employee. At the same time, illegal substances, including ca …

I've lived in Toronto, Canada all of my life. I don't think I'd ever want to live anywhere else. One of the things that I really love about my city is that we don't have to go out to the country to see the wildlife. By wildlife, I'm not just talking about raccoons, skunks etc. I'm talking about wildlife like coyotes, wolves deer and the occasional bear.Lately, the amount of sightings has been absolutely incredible. We live in a very heavy populated area. And we actually h …

 So, what should you have in your closet this summer?This summer, wearing bold and bright colors, along with prints is is definitely part of a new trend. Yellows, greens and orange are making a bold statement this season. Bold prints, such as Aztec or African printed dresses, shorts, pants, tops and skirts can be coupled with your unique tops, shoes and accesories to personalize the look that can go mainstream.Lace is a hot item this summer. A new style lace skirt represents fun a …