After about a decade, Nike's Total 90 series is being replaced. Poster boy Neymar and other Nike stars such as Rooney, Gomez, Lewandowski and Ibrahimovic will be wearing these. At 7.2 oz Nikeskin boot makes a new market for consumers. Focusing on a player's agility, we see conical studs and Nike free technology. Originally I found these similar to a Mercurial Vapor, but the material and studs make it much more different. I don't know if I could see myself in something this flashy these days but the technology and marketing campaign have been impressive.
If you still enjoy the Laser, I advise you grab a pair now. If not, these will be in local retailers soon.
Location
Lebanese Kitchen can be found on Emerson St. and 8th Street by the A&W. Environment
Lebanese Kitchen is a hidden gem. Before recommendation's being given to me, I had no idea that this restaurant even existed. It's a small little restaurant with about four tables and old decor. Looking at the restaurant, you would never expect the food to be as good as it is. One guy was working along during the lunch that I had gone for take-out. He was very easy-going and efficient, I was happy with the service that we received. Menu
I honestly didn't observe the menu as much as I should have but they serve popular Middle Eastern dishes. I did notice that they sold shawarmas, falafels and other platters. Food
We ordered a beef shawarma and a couple of falafels. It was tightly packed and mixed with vegetables really well. They contained their respected filling (beef for the shawarama's instance), onions, lettuce and tomatoes. I was surprised of how mess-free it was. Inside was a tzatziki-like sauce, it was dilly and tangy giving the wrap a good zing. The falafel was even better in my opinion, I will definitely have to order it next time.
Conclusion
After eating here, I am destined to find my favourite shawarama/falafel joint in the city. Lebanese Kitchen definitely set the bar high for me. The good service and good food under a humble building made a long lasting impression on me. I'll be back!
This past Thursday, my friend and I hit up Top of the Hops for the first time. It's simple, you just pay for admission and then you can buy as many tickets for food and drinks as your heart (or stomach) desires. Each ticket was $0.50 and drinks were anywhere from two to six tickets. These drinks could be stingy or generous, it all depends on which booth you went to.
The crowd was filled with a variety of ages and personalities. Some people, were there to pre-drink for parties while others were genuinely interested in trying new/different products like myself. I was able to try many different beers and wines that I would not have otherwise thought of trying for a small price. Some beers are new to Saskatchewan or some cannot even be attained in the country. I ran into friends too, where we were able to make recommendations to one another. It's quite the social event, I plan on going again next year!
That new Tom Cruise joint. Sure people think he's a tad silly in real life, but you have to admit, the guy puts out good movies. Oblivion was no different.
Oblivion is a post-apocalyptic film that takes place in 2077 after earth had been left in ruins thanks to a war against the alien Scavengers or 'Scavs'. Although humanity won, earth was left heavily scarred by the use of nuclear warfare against the Scavs. With the earth so polluted with radiation, humanity, or what was left of it, abandoned earth to colonize on Titan, one of Saturn's moons.
Jack Harper (Tom Cruise), one of the last drone technicians on earth, discovers a crashed spacecraft which ultimately makes him question what is he actually doing on earth and what actually happened during the war.
I went into this movie not knowing a whole bunch aside from the fact that it looked pretty in the trailers. Damn did it ever look fine on the big screen, but it was no mistake. Joseph Kosinski, the director of Tron: Legacy just so happened to be the director of Oblivion.
I just want to say that I am so happy that this movie wasn't in 3D. Like most movies, it doesn't have to be. I would have to say that this movie was the most visually appealing movie I've seen this year, especially for creating a post-apocalyptic world.
There were a lot of nature and wide shots in this film, which would seem kind of risky, but it did a bang up job of convincing me for two hours that this is the world around me.
Audio? Even better than the visuals. Up until the credits, I didn't know M83 scored much of the soundtrack. Best way I can describe the soundtrack is, it was a mixture between Inception, Tron: Legacy and Mass Effect. Like a sci-fi Hans Zimmer.
Plot? At first it was a tad confusing and sometimes predictable but what didn't make sense was very nicely tied together at the end of the film.
Should you go see it? Hey (wo)man, if you liked Tron: Legacy, you should give this film a chance, even if the plot sounded kind of hokey, at least go for the eye candy. It's a handsome looking movie. If you do decide to watch it, just turn off your head and leave the questions for after the movie. It's science fiction, you just gotta flick the brain off sometimes y'know?
This sneaker will bring back memories for athletes and sneakerheads alike. This Saturday, the "Black Toe" Jordan 1 will be for sale at select retailers. This model hasn't been seen since the "Old Love/New Love" pack which offered a mid-top version of this sneaker. Sitting around $140 makes it a much better price than the $2,500 1985 version!
It's about that time when Summer events start giving us folks new things to do in the city. Once again, the Top of the Hops tour is coming through Saskatoon. On May 23, 24 and 25, the event will take place at Prairieland Park. For $25 you can get a general entry ticket to enter the event, from there you may purchase tickets to taste some of the products. You can dedicate your tickets to beers, wines, spirits and even food. The only rules are that you are prohibited to wear hats and you must be 19+.
One more day until the tournament begins. Here are some highlights from the South Africa World Cup to keep you entertained for a while. Crazy enough, some people at this tournament share the same passion and commitment that the professionals themselves display.
