WIN A $50 GC FROM LAZY ONE - EXP FEB 23, 2012

PJs come in all forms and varieties. A good pair of PJs can mean the difference between a comfy Sunday morning and a miserable Monday morning. Nothing says good, comfortable PJs like those made of cotton. Lazy One is a company which makes comfy PJs out of super soft cotton that can withstand multiple washings. To win a $50 GC for Lazy One enter the contest currently underway at Zwap: http://forum.zwap.com/threads/lazy-one-zwap-member-review-giveaway-win-a-50-gc-from-lazy-one-exp-feb-23-2012.52798/ Remember if you sign up to tell Handler that MrDisco sent you. We both get a free Tim's gift card when you do!

Win fanshy earrings!

Win a pair of Swarovski Crystal Stud Earrings From CanadianFreeStuff.com. These are they famous crystals which everyone adores (but may not be able to pronounce properly!)

Enter here:
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'Cinder' giveaway

The latest book to make the Twitter buzz is 'Cinder' by Marissa Meyer. It blends fairy tale with sci-fi so right away this is on my must-read list. Toss in an author who used to write fan-fic Sailor Moon tales and you've got a sure thing.

Like a lot of people out there while we're happy to support our favourite artists, it's always better to win! Here's your chance:

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Mega Holiday Contest

Zwap is running another contest to celebrate the merry month of December. Visit the link below, sign up, and follow the various activities for a chance to win 1 of 3 prizes: http://forum.zwap.com/threads/the-merry-christmas-happy-hanukkah-happy-kwanzaa-happy-holidays-seasons-greetings-zwap-giveaway.46110/ Also don't forget to mention my name when you sign up. You get a free Tims gift card and I get one as well. Win-Win!

Olive oil - it's not just for hipsters

Another day, another company promising to be organic and able to beat back Father Time. The twist here is the use of olive oil and aloe vera in their line of beauty products. You can browse and order their products here: http://www.organic-naturalbeauty.com For contests goers you can also enter at Zwap.com: http://forum.zwap.com/threads/organic-natural-beauty-zwap-member-review-giveaway-win-100-worth-of-onb-products-exp-nov16.39217/ Remember to sign up for your free Tim's card (just tell them MrDisco sent you)

Get naked

Zwap and NAKED are holding a contest where you can win some goodies. Naked creates some of the best undergarments on the market, and even better they're a made in Canada company.

Sign up at Zwap (www.zwap.com - tell them MrDisco sent you!) and follow the steps to get multiple entries into the draw.

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Book Review: "Against All Enemies" - Tom Clancy

Just finished reading Tom Clancy's latest thriller "Against All Enemies" after reading for 2 days straight!

CIA operative (and former Navy SEAL) Max Moore, is on a mission in Pakistan to retrieve a high-value target. The mission does not go as planned and Moore's allies are killed. In the aftermath the US recalls him to take part in a new initiative against Mexican drug cartels. The operation teams Moore with new cooperatives each playing a different role (gang member, Mexican police, etc). They attempt to gain intel on the cartels to find out who is at the head of the pyramid. Parallel to these activities are terrorists in Afghanistan who supply the Mexicans with opium and are planning the next 9/11 on American soil. Along the way we catch a glimpse into Moore's psyche and the personal demons he carries with him..

Like all of Clancy's novels, this book revels in military technology. A gun is not a gun but an Mk 17 (Selective Fire rifle, 7.62x51mm NATO). Abbreviations abound, some explained most not which can make for some frustrating passages as you break away to look up their meaning. On the other hand the detail is quite fun to read as are the political machinations that exist between people, governments and countries. You can't help but imagine that there exists a world that ordinary civilians will never know of..

Clocking in at 700+ pages, it was co-authored by Peter Telep. Some may argue this dilutes the Clancy brand (indeed this is the rare book which does not feature Jack Ryan or John Clark). The story is still quite exciting to read unfold, however the end seemed rather anticlimactic and rushed. Overall I would give this book a B-.