These temporary tattoos are really fun, once you get the hang of application.  My first try was less than perfect...I acted like a know-it-all and only glanced at the directions.    After reading the directions more carefully, the second try as better, and by the fourth try I was a pro, and you will be too.  The video shows my second try, so it's still a bit wonky.    Just keep in mind you can cut the sheet and select a small design that you don't mind messing up. You can use the whole design or just a part of one.  Save the ones you love for when you are the above mentioned pro.    Simply place on your skin, and press down with a slightly damp washcloth. Resist the urge to pull up the backing too soon. Slowly peel that backing off, and there you are! Don't wash or get it wet for at least an hour.  They really stay on, but when you want to take them off it's pretty easy. I used an alcohol pad followed with some coconut oil. I've used them on my ankles, neck, and the tops of my feet.    Can't wait for them to come up with more designs!    DISCLOSURE: Product received to test, with the option to review. No financial compensation is EVER accepted, and vendor may request that item be returned after testing.  Views and opinions are my own. I have no affiliation with any manufacturer or distributor other than choosing to review their item.    You are probably considering buying this product if you are reading this. Hopefully this review was was helpful, but if not, just let me know what's missing and I'll try to help you.


Got it from warehouse store, basically same price (with tax) except Amazon offers free shipping (with Prime) and basic unpacking and setup. I needed the easy return option just in case, though.
At first we were annoyed. My wife commented that the picture looked strange. It was the dreaded "soap opera effect", and this TV does not have a specific setting to turn off "smooth motion."
After some research, I tried setting Game Mode on, and that fixed it. Whew! It was quite unpleasant watching Dark Knight Rises like it was filmed in the As The World Turns studio.
Thank goodness for Game Mode, because this is an unbeatable price for its features. A smart TV which lets you use Amazon video, Netflix, Vudu, Hulu Plus, YouTube, some Yahoo stuff, Twitter, Skype (cam needed), FaceBook, MGo, Rhapsody ... no browser, but there is a VGA input. (You'll need to let it update to get all these apps.)
And passive 3D, to boot. It may not look as high-res as active - from four or five feet away you may see thin horizontal lines - but it'll do.
There are inputs aplenty: 4 HDMI, cable/antenna, component, VGA, ethernet, USB ...
Connecting a soundbar: HDMI 1  is the ARC port. That lets you connect a soundbar to it via HDMI and control the volume through it (you can connect the video input directly to another HDMI port on the TV, rather than through the soundbar HDMI IN). If you're connecting a Samsung soundbar (HW-E450, in my case), you need to turn AnyNet+ on for this to work. Go to TV settings, turn CEC ON, System Audio Control ON. Try the Device Discovery. You probably want to go to Audio settings and turn TV speakers OFF. The video may vanish, but just go back and select that input. That should do it!
You can adjust backlight settings manually only if you turn off the Ambient Light Sensor in advanced picture settings..
Haven't gotten the ideal picture yet ... cinema mode is darker, standard mode seemsto warm, vivid mode gives splotchy faces and skin (darker, pink patches on yellowish skin).
Had an issue getting Netflix to play video. Called tech support and they resolved it. I've called them a couple of times and they were actually quite helpful.
All told, I think we'll be keeping it.
Update: sometimes Netflix fails and it goes nuts - the remote stops working. Try this:
1- Power off TV
2- Unplug TV from outlet
3- Press and hold in the power button on the TV for 30 seconds (while it is unplugged from the wall)
4- Release the power button
5- Plug in the TV in
6- Power on the TV
Next:
Un pair Remote :
1. Press the "Q"  "P" and "SPACE" button on remote at the same time for 5 seconds.
2.  Take out both batteries.
3. Press all the buttons on the remote, one at a time (including the keyboard). (You can skip this step sometimes)
4. Put batteries back in.
5. Test the remote
Re Pair remote :
1. Press the Green Button and RED Record button for 10 seconds.
2. It should now be paired.
3. Test out the remote


A good product but does not give a lasting (3)day shine. Does rub off on wool if not dried for two hours. You can see the area no longer brighter


For what this is designed for.  Sticking Foam onto the walls.......this works fantastic.
Sprayed on the back of the Auralex Foam and waited about ten seconds, and they stuck the foam on the wall and held it for about 10 seconds.  Solid!  Using this in a home recording studio and have not tried to remove so not sure how that will work.


Absolutely in love! Everything I hoped for and more! My other wedding ring set was starting to tarnish after 2 weeks of getting married, so my husband bought this for me. Shows my Irish heritage and hasn't tarnished or caused any rash. If you're allergic to gold, white gold, sterling silver, etc, like myself, I recommend this! It's hypoallergenic and absolutely perfect!! It's so shiny also! (: very pleased!


Loving this unique portable Bluetooth speaker is 3″ by 3″ and heavily rubberized all around. So innovative!! SO durable!! This speaker is so durable it's 3 year old kid proof!! Meaning the Brightech Remix5 has already been dropped several times and it still sounds awesome!
I'm looking forward to taking this camping in Yosemite this spring!! The Remix5 is water resistant, not water proof, so it will work if it gets rained on but not so much if it's dropped in the lake or ocean!
The Remix5 has output of 5W which is perfect for me, I'm happy with the clear sound, distinct bass and all around great sound.
The bottom  of the Remix5 has a small black on and off switch, a micro-USB input for charging, a tiny microphone hole and a small bright blue LED light that lights up when the power is on.
Turn on the Remix5 there are five ascending beeps that verify it's ready to pair and pairing is super fast and easy!! Seriously it pairs faster and easier than some of my other speakers! About 10 seconds and the Remix5 speaker was paired with my iPad.
BONUS!! There is a hinge flap that folds over this compartment space to cover and protect it from the elements. PERFECT for camping and trips to the beach.  The speaker itself is covered with a bright red screen for great protection.
On the outer corner of the Remix5 flush with the black rubber coating are three buttons; play, plus and minus; press the forward button for the next song and minus for the previous song.
What's in the box; The Remix5 speaker, a charging cord with the Micro-USB port on one end that splits into two cords; one the USB port for charging and the other a 3.5mm cord for accessing music from another source than Bluetooth. Brighttech also includes a thick rubber wrist strap that can be attached to the device.
I received a Remix5 for the purpose of this review. Opinions are 100% my own.


This Belle Hop Personal Stash would be perfect if it had some type of closure (which could even be a button).  I placed 2 credit cards, driver's license and some cash in it, which all items fit perfectly, but the money started to move around a little and I believe if there was some type of closure a the top it would give me a piece of mind that the cash would fall out.  It appeared that the credit cards and drivers license wouldn't fall out, but cash possible could depending on how its folded within the pouch.  This is a great product regardless, but it would get 5 stars if they come out with a way to fully secure the items you stash.


What a wreak - literally. We have a shipwreck, a love affair on the rocks, people trying to run other's lives when they can't run their own. Ross in deep in debt with Warleggan liking nothing more than to crush him.  Julia is born and the apple of her parents eye. Verity Poldark & Andrew Blamey want forever and Francis say no.  Mark & Karen Daniels and Dr. Enys - oh my!  Affairs, Bitterness, christening, deceit, envy, folly, gambling,  hunger, illness, jealousy, kindness, lies, murder, oppression, parties, quarrels, revelry, snobs, violence. And in the end a beautiful moment of hope.
Totally addicted to this series back in the 70's watching it on Masterpiece Theatre Sunday nights with my mom and sisters. I eagerly gobbled up the first 4 books
1945 - Ross Poldark
1946 - Demelza
1950 - Jeremy Poldark
1953 - Warleggan
I stopped reading the series in 1977 as the novels had gotten so dark that I wasn't enjoying where the author was taking the characters.
1973 - The Black Moon
1976 - The Four Swans
1977 - The Angry Tide
I was poking in a book store on vacation and picked up `The Twisted Sword' and enjoyed it tremendously (with one exception - I didn't care for the outcome for Jeremy at all).
It was so good seeing Zacky Martin & Mrs. Zacky, Tholly Tregolis, Jud & Trudy Paynter - they hadn't changed at all. Dwight & Caroline Enys (and Horace), Verity & Andrew Blamey.  And of course Demelza and Ross (still all too human). George Warleggan remains the same fascinating character. And Cornwall, Nampara (the Ross Poldark home) Wheal Grace and Wheal Leisure all so familiar 40 years later.
1981 - The Stranger from the Sea
1982 - The Miller's Dance
1984 - The Loving Cup
1990 - The Twisted Sword
2002 - Bella Poldark
I am not sure I will pick up the last book as from the the reviews I don't think I will enjoy it as much.  The author passed away in 2003 at age 90 soit is truly the last written by him.
From the publisher: Demelza, the miner's daughter that Poldark rescued from a fairground rabble, is now his wife. Demelza's efforts to adapt to the ways of the gentry bring her confusion and heartache, despite the joy in the birth of their first child. Additionally the seeds of dispute with Warleggan are sown.
Also from the Publisher: the Poldark series, the subject of the landmark BBC series  Ross Poldark is a heartwarming, gripping, and utterly entertaining saga that brings to life an unforgettable cast of characters and one of the greatest love stories of our age.  An intricately plotted story spanning loves, lives, and generations. The Poldark series is the masterwork of Winston Graham, who evoked the period and people like only he could, and created a world of rich and poor, loss and love, that readers will not soon forget.


It seems the netting on pool skimmers last only about 2 years and then dry rot. I am hoping this lasts longer but we shall see. It ius a little narrower then my old skimmer and fits very snugly on the pole but works just fine. It has a steel reinforcement around the plastic border so that part should hold up fine. The price was good and it was delivered fairly quickly.


Had a hankering for Musubi.  Bought a ton of spam and rice.
Hankering satisfied.
This low sodium worked great -- especially since you essentially slather the stuff in sugar and soy when you cook it.  Everything arrived great, no complaints.
What?  You don't know what musubi is???  Hawaiian crack.  Give it a shot!!
http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2008/04/tutorial-how-to-make-hawaiian-spam-musubi-sushi.html
Aloha!


Excellent to place under a rack to keep it from sliding around you will need to use tie downs to the vehicle though, not tie downs to the rack.  The suction cups do not have a great deal of suction, I was trying to build a custom GPS mount and the suction cup does not work as well as most GPS suction cups.


I found this to be a very flimsy flag and being in Florida, even though the ad says fade resistant, it did fade after one month. Will look for a sturdier material in the future, just not from this company.


Followed the directions - sprayed all around the house and up onto the house - and...  nothing.  Nada.  Noticed no decrease in creepy crawlies in the basement.


I have offered it quite a few times and my bird wont go near it.  Sits on the pole and prunes its feathers but totally ignores the bath.  I have a dirty bird.


We have a small roof valley where many roof lines all converge and a huge ice dam would always build up when the show started to melt and water would start getting into the house.  Quite a bit of water.  I laid one of these mats on the valley roof (suspended with a wire through the grommets) and the problem was solved. Kept the covered section of roof clear no matter how much snow fell and how much the other roof melted onto it.


Gossip is the first book I've ever read by this author. However, after reading it, I've gone back and ordered a few more. I found myself reading passages out loud, making notes for future reference, and definitely planning on a second read of Joseph Epstein's analysis of everyone's favorite hobby. Gossip: The Untrivial Pursuit is worthy of your most careful attention!


This is a really nice mortar and pestle for grinding up vitamin tablets for my dogs.  I add it to a small dish with water, schlunk it up in the correct amount for each of five doglets, and shoosh it down their gullets in a small syringe without a needle.  Slick.
Thanks for a wonderful product that pulverizes the pills to make them easily soluble.
Beautiful little item.
nancy morse


Read this during Christmas break since a student (Tim) last semester recommended it while we were discussing the nature of time. Since I have enjoyed some of MC's other books - Next, Congo, State of Fear - I think years ago I read others too but have forgotten which ones, I looked forward to enjoying this book too. Please no one tell Harold Bloom I read MC's books or it will ruin my reputation! Well, never mind, I have no reputation. In any case, despite how gauche reading popular trite must seem, I enjoyed it thinking for sure it would make a great movie. What do you know! Of course there is already a movie since I am years behind the curve on this one. I have Micro but only read the first twenty pages so far. What sticks in my mind most is the book State of Fear which was loaded with footnotes, so seemed much more serious. But this one turns out not to seriously delve into the nature of time or the physics associated with current work. It really is just a novel that uses all the tried and true techniques to entertain, and that is pretty much it. Looks like it also became a computer game. It all fits.


My benchmark for cutters is a standard metal clothes hanger.  With regular snips I've always had to squeeze, twist, squeeze, twist and then end up bending it back and forth to break it.  With the Titan Cutter I just squeeze and it's done.  It arrived with a sticky tag attached to the rubberized grip and that left a tacky spot, but a little dirt along the way will cover that up.


I think it is always a good idea to protect a more expensive product with a protection plan and Square Tread makes it affordable.  I have this on a couple of items purchased from Amazon and although I have not had to use it yet, it makes me feel I have a good back up it something does go wrong.


I've used hair spray, mousse, gel, wax, and such in my hair through the years, and Axe Spiking Gum (and their Glues) ranks up there with my favorite of these products. It holds as firmly as a hair spray while being easy to apply with your hands like hair gel. I've used a couple other Axe Spiking products (Glues), and this one's as strong but it leaves a nice "messy look" after you brush it out. It's a nice look (and I've found that it kind of helps my thinning hair look a little less thin than the Glues).
The 3.2 oz size means that you can take in your carry-on baggage for a plane flight - it just slips under the TSA's 3.4 oz limit for liquids and gels. That's rather nice...though I've TSA agents check the size of the package many times.
It's got a pleasant smell and just a bit - a drop - is needed to style my hair. Consequently, one tube of the stuff lasts me a long time.


This is a very good unit for the price and what it does. I got it for my niece for a present since she was expecting. She uses it all the time and says it does a great job at sterilizing the bottles, nipples, pacifiers, etc.
A lot of people might not have a use for this however. Everyone seems to be into disposable this, and 'one use' that. No one wants to take a few minutes to wash something and reuse it, when they can just buy disposable stuff and toss it when done. It's a shame because they are making more of a hardship on their children in the near future since a lot of that plastic and 'disposable' stuff will take up a lot of landfill space, and be around for a long, long time.
My niece says the different size configurations are nice, it doesn't take up much room, and saves her money on the bottle liners that other people buy and toss. It doesn't take long to do it's job, and you can be sure it's clean, because you did it yourself.


Our family really loves these Sassy Grow Up cups! We have the 12 and 18 month ones for my 21 month old and 5 year old. My husband and I even like to drink out of them on occasion. It's just different!
They're easy to clean and absolutely leak-proof, which was why I got these. Sick of cups that leak. I clean all our sippy cups after my kids are done using them. When you let things like milk and juice sit in them (in the bottom of the sink for example) it will absolutely be difficult to get out.
But you have that same exact issue with other cups. With straws, lids, pieces in the cup, the holes in the cup itself. Just remember to clean it when they're done. Definitely worth it! I literally packed almost all of our other cups away! No need for anything other than these.
No leak, no pieces except the cup and lid. Perfect! Great design. Love that they offer these in 3 sizes! I have had friends get these and they said that their children had a hard time learning to suck the liquid out, just takes practice. Great cup! I recommend this product!


I am going to use this during the summer months, when the temperature is too warm to wear my many-pocket vest. It looks like a perfect way to way to carry my card organizer (though unfortunately that "book" is taller than this pouch (and just barely fits), so it sticks up, but that still might be okay for summer.
Zippered pockets on the sides make it easy to get to cash or thin items from either side. A second pocket under the flap will be great for my wallet.
I can't answer, yet, to the RFID effectiveness. I wish I had a meter to answer wether it is effective for that.


First off, it's good to see that the 'New' branded McCormick chili seasoning mix incorporates beneficial qualities for the health conscious including the removal of glutens, msg and artificial flavoring. What remains is a pretty tasty chili mix that is ready to eat in less than half an hour (all you do is add the seasoning mix with 1 lb of ground meat and a can each of diced tomatoes and beans - simmer for 10+ minutes - voila!). If you like added zing and zest with your chilli experiment with the additions of chopped garlic, onions and chili peppers. Definitely buy the bulk packs so you can find the right flavor profile for yourself.


Got this for the boyfriend for our 8th anniversary. Plugged in with little stress and set up. Carries sound well. He enjoys it and it was a great cost.


Yes Love this thing, to bad manufacturer stopped making it.  Supply parts of soap and water di-minerizer are overpriced !  Other soaps are ok, but the mineral cartridge is the key part. This gun works great though.


Over the years I've had need for this shampoo and it really works well.  I found it's better than any of the other shampoos out there for dandruff or, for me, Psoriasis which also causes flaking.  It's going into winter which means dry air and more outbreaks of this.  I just bought another 6 bottles.  If only, it was cheaper but amazon has some of the best prices.  Just watch for sales and stock up.


These are the perfect cookie!  There also great to have around as they are nice to give to someone if you are invited over for any reason.


Terrier Rand ("The Last Kind Words") returns in Tom Piccirlli's "The Last Whisper in the Dark."    Yet again the troubled Terry is drawn into the crimes and passions of his professional criminal family and his own less than stellar past returns to further complicate his life.  There are as many subplots and twists as there are unique characters in this dark tale.  But Terry's primary quest is to rescue the husband of his former lover, Kimmie, from his criminal `associates.'    Like Elmore Leonard folk, Piccirilli's characters are intriguing but not people I'd wish to  encounter in real life.  Terry lives in a rough world where happy-ever-after isn't even a dream.    Piccirilli's novel works because all the elements come together harmoniously.  The dialogue is effective; the characters both unique and intriguing; the structure and plot are sound.  Now add to that an effective prose and we have a winner.    I've avoided offering a summary because, once again, this is a novel of character and of twists and turns better experienced than summarized.


Via the Amazon Vine program, I decided to get the Jerdon JGL10W Euro Tabletop Tri-Fold Two-Sided Lighted Makeup Mirror for my wife to try out. The magnification mirror we currently have in the bathroom is not real nice, and I thought this might be a good improvement. We found it has some nice features, but I'm not sure if it will end up being something that's used continuously.
The magnification works well, and it works for both close-up jobs (like removing something from an eye) and makeup. She also liked the different lighting options. It's amazing how different the same look appears under various types of lighting. The styling was so-so, and a bit bulky to just leave on the vanity. The description talks about using it for travel, but I'm not quite sure I'd want to mess with it in a suitcase. The side mirrors fold down with no securing mechanism, so that's not very convenient if you move it on and off the vanity. As noted in other reviews, the item that seems to make the least sense is that the bulbs can't be replaced. You're basically risking a $60 purchase on a $2 light bulb.
While it's a "nice to have" item, it's not something we'd purchase on our own.
Disclosure:
Obtained From: Amazon Vine Review Program
Payment: Free


I bought 2 bottles and unfortunately 1 was opened during shipping but the one I was able to use worked great. I applied a palm full to damp hair and did pin curls. They dried over night and came out soft and perfect. I was able to brush through them and did not experience any tangling or crunchiness.  I have shoulder length hair that is very thick. The curls lasted for a few days of brushing and styling. They might have lasted longer but I washed my hair. $2 a bottle is a pretty sweet deal. I would definitely buy again.


I have NOT used this yet but have inspected it closely and found that it's construction and quality is such that you will NEVER have to replace it UNLESS someone CUTS it! We recently had the carpeting replaced and one of the installers CUT the SURROUND SOUND speaker wires to my HOME THEATER!


I usually hate any in-ear headphones because they never stay in my ear, so was excited to get these - they work great and don't fall out.
The sound is pretty good until with great bass, but not a whole bunch of super clear definition. My music is from my iphone with itunes. The Bob Roberts Society Band by Jimmy Buffett sounds great at full volume, most Kid Rock, Aerosmith and songs do too, but just not as clear.
 I love the thick, flat wires, as they tangle less and seem sturdier. And, the speaker seems to work well as folks have been able to hear me clearly. They are not as clear as the iVictory headset but those are about twice the cost.
Love that they're waterproof, too. My son has Bose non-waterproof headset and loves these more.


Attractive watch for formal business occasions or events. This is an attractive watch, with an inexpensive movement. On your wrist it will pass the test for most occasions. On very close inspection, it will not pass as the original 40's watch because of the detailing on the face. It is good enough though for a attractive watch. I won't belittle the movement because having many antique watches, if you wear everyday you know how old movements are affected by everything.


These arrived quickly and fit our ceiling vents perfectly.  The price was much better than that of the local big box store.  We replaced all of our vents this spring as we painted throughout the house.  I figured out that the number of louvers is consistently the same regardless of size.  The 14" grill has 12 louvers.  The 12" has 10 louvers.  The 10" has 8 louvers, etc.  This made it much easier to determine which size I needed for each room without pulling out the ladder to measure each one.  Hope this helps.


This necklace arrived in a padded envelope which contained a tiny box.  The necklace chain was a bit twisted which took a couple of minutes to untangle.
The diamonds are near-colorless but I2-grade (included) which is bottom of the scale.  Since (hopefully) no one will be examining this necklace with a jeweler's loupe, that is OK with me.
The chain is very thin and delicate and is prone to tangling if you are not careful.
I found the butterfly and chain to be much more shiny than I was expecting.  The necklace is very attractive - the diamonds reflect the light and the chain adds an aesthetic value as well.
The butterfly hangs at an angle because the chain goes through one of the wings.  Some butterfly necklaces attach at points on the top of both wings, allowing it to hang straight.  I like this style though.
Overall, aside from the packaging (which could be a result of this item being provided as an evaluation), this is a really attractive necklace at an attractive price.  This would make an attractive gift.  I would recommend it.


I'm really enjoying it. The picture quality is great. It comes with it's own storage bag. I really love that it has a remote. It can also can hook up to a tv. It also comes with both a wall and car charger.


I was already using Mr. beams motion controlled path lights (square) and I am satisfied with them.  The controller and ceiling lights that come on during power failures in this set are a nice addition.  However, I am not a fan of ceiling lights using C-size batteries.  I use LSD rechargeable AAs in path lights and would like to see AAs in ceiling lights too.


My baby cat loves to lay in front of the fireplace in this little bed...it's the perfect size for her and too little for my older cats :) fabric was very soft and quality was really impressive. Would definitely buy again.


This sign is great for directing guests to the correct room where a beach themed shower will be hosted. It can also be used to direct guests to the wedding on the beach on the day of the nuptials. I am using it for both, and then it will remain a piece of memorabilia of some special days for the couple in the long and happy years ahead. It is made of very durable material.


Definitely one of the best teen shows from the 90s.....great looking girls, hip guys and Mr Belding....one of the greatest characters to ever to grace the screen......worth every penny.


My husband and I remember when this was on tv. Watching this on DVD was definitely taking me back in time to when it was out.


I recently purchased the Olympus Tough 810 Camera. It did not come with a separate charger for the battery. I do not like the idea of using the camera to charge the battery because not only do I have to open the battery door and have it exposed but I feel that using the camera will wear it out faster somehow. So far these batteries are working just as well as the one that came in the camera. The charger is working as you would expect.


Why does the manufacturer take a perfectly nice stool and put a huge sign that says Rubbermaid right across the front and it is stuck so tight that you can only get it off by scraping for hours with a knife. I have had other stools that are much heavier and sturdier but this is o.k. for me.  It just really ticked me off to have to work for a long time to get that paper off the front. I started by just trying to peel it off. Only the clear plastic over the sign came off.  I tried scraping with a knife but that removed some of the plastic along with some of the paper.  Finally, I put several paper towels soaked in hot water and detergent on top of the paper and left it overnight.  The next morning I put another layer of wet paper towels on it and let it set for a couple of hours.  Finally took a flat edged razor and managed to scrape most of the paper off but I think there is still some glue on there plus I have the scars from where I tried to get it off with a knife.  I wish someone would ask Rubbermaid why they think anybody wants a stool in their kitchen that has a huge RUBBERMAID sign right on the top front. I would have given this stool 4 stars if it were not for the glued paper on it. LATER-June 2014.  BE CAREFUL WITH THIS STOOL.  MY HANDYMAN STEPPED ON IT AND THE STEP BROKE IN HALF.  AND, HE ISN'T THAT BIG. NOT OVER 200 LBS I'M SURE. SO, THIS IS NOT A GOO STOOL.


Works perfectly on my Karcher 1500psi electric pressure washer.  Finally no leaking around water supply.  Quality made, will last longer than my pressure washer, I'm sure


Good price. Sturdy for a 7-8' board. Used my stud finder to find a good mount point. Get to admire the custom art on a board I'd otherwise have to sell for lack of space. Just about perfect.


This toy is adorable, almost too cute to give to my destroyer Chesapeake's. But at the low price I got them for (I bought two), it was worth it. While this toy is far from indestructible...the neck is the weakest link...it did last longer than most. They actually didn't set out to destroy this toy...they carried them around, tossed them, pounced on them, occasionally chewed on them, but generally took good care of them. The Dino actually lasted two whole months! Which is very impressive! But once the neck cracked and a tiny bit of stuffing flew out that was the end! Next thing I know I have decapitated Dinos lying in a pile of stuffing. I could have sewed the end of the toy, but it was pretty much a gonner. I let them have a few extra days to finish off the body, and then Mom had to bury them in the garbage can.
Overall, it was a fun, neat toy to have around...but if your dog is a destroyer just avoid stuffed toys altogether. No matter how tough they claim to be, they never live up to the status.


As a long-standing fan of Elizabeth George's Lynley / Havers series, I have not been disappointed with the writer's latest conrtibution to it. What a great novel this is! I don't want to give out any spoilers, so here is just a list of what you can expect to find in BELIEVING THE LIE:  - the novel is set mostly in Cumbria (although parts of it take place in London, too). I don't think Elizabeth George had written about Cumbria before this. I know how carefully this author researches the places where she sets the action of her novels, which makes you feel like you have actually visited Cumbria after you read this novel.  - there is a highly dysfunctional family in the centre of the narrative. This family's seemingly picture-perfect existence conceals a multitude of dark secrets. As always, George offers extremely convincing psychological insights into the personalities of her characters.  - in this novel, we see interactions between Barbara Havers and the wife of her neighbor who has returned to her husband and daughter. If you are a fan of the series and were shocked at how the last novel, THIS BODY OF DEATH, ended, I know that you must be dying to find out how this new set of circumstances plays out and how Barbara will deal with the presence of Azhar's wife so close to herself. By the way, Barbara is still working to improve her appearance, as she started doing in the last novel. The result is always comical and sad at the same time.  - Lynley and Isabelle Ardery continue to explore their mutual attraction, even though tensions grow between them. I imagine that many of the long-standing fans of the series are not exactly enamored of this plot line. However, we all have to recognize that George does everything to prevent the series from becoming stale. And she manages brilliantly to keep the interest of her readers at its peak.  - Deborah and Simon play an important part in this novel as they help Lynley conduct a covert investigation in Cumbria. They are going through yet another of the many crises their relationship has undergone over the years.  - Rodney Aronson, the sleazy tabloid reporter from IN THE PRESENCE OF THE ENEMY, appears in this novel, too. He is just as obsessed with finding scandalous stories and just as addicted to chocolate as he was before. George also introduces a hilarious character of a young Jewish reporter who is trying to please Rodney and find a stiry that would be juicy enough for the tabloid.  And there is a lot more to this great novel that is funny, mysterious, shocking, gripping and full of suspense, all at the same time. It always feels like one has to wait forever for Elizabeth George to release one of her new novels. However, the wait in the case of BELIEVING THE LIE was absolutely justified.


This is MUCH smaller than I expected (about 1.25" x 1/75" when it arrives in a little bundle), and not a good deal for what you get.  My local toy store has this for $2 less.  I wish I'd seen it there before ordering online.


I ordered these pads when I could not find ones suitable at the pharmacy. My wife had complete knee replacement surgery and needed to use a walker for several weeks. Crutcheze Deep Purple Walker Pads. The bonus......These pads added a POP of color to the gray walker.....Accessorize.
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These gloves are all right, but they are not easy on my wrists.  I have very small wrists and it is difficult to keep them on.
I sit at my desk for long hours every day reading.  Sometimes, I bounce up and down on my chair and sometimes I lift small hand weights.  I have weight lifting gloves but they are kind of awkward when I need to work on the computer – to highlight, copy, write reports.  Even though my fingers are free, for some reason I don’t have the mobility I need, so I end up leaving them off.  Then, my hands get calloused.
I like these ungloves much better for that purpose.
My biggest problem is chafing my wrists.


The iPhone 6 Zentze screen protector comes in great packaging.  It includes the screen and a cloth for cleaning before you place it on you phone. It also is a non slip grip protector screen which is really nice.  Just place it on your phone and your good to go.


I purchased this product so that my children who are practicing violin and piano would be able to share.  It is study and can adjust to the height that they both need.


InterDesign Orbz Medium Flex basket is great! There are so many uses for it. You can use it for storage, as a shopping tote, for organizing, for carrying shower items in dorms, or whatever sparks your imagination. I like using mine for groceries when I'm only buying a few things. It's also great for items I buy at the fabric store or many of the items I buy at the art supply store. Also perfect for the Farmers Market.
I like to load it up with my cleaning supplies making it a breeze to take everything with me throughout my home as I tidy up. It is so much easier to carry than those bulky rectangular utility totes with the handle in the middle.
There are holes in each inside bottom corner to allow water to drain if using in the shower. I like the large loop handles since I can slide the tote up to the bend in my arm leaving my hands free. It's made from a very sturdy plastic and should hold up to years of use.
It's a pretty basic item that lends itself to so many, many uses and then some.


I purchased this battery to replace a dead one in my gs350's remote key.  The original was Panasonic, but, at the time I was ordering, my preferred vendor I buy batteries from - MyBatterySupplier - did not have Panasonic brand cr1632 battery.  I ordered Renata because I am familiar with the brand;  I use Renata batteries in my watches.  This battery is made in Switzerland,  it fit the remote key perfectly, and the key works fine now (the car display does not show "remote key battery low" anymore).  The vendor assured me that the quality of this battery is a good as of the one made by Panasonic.


Baking with this mat is great!  Overflows and spills roll right off of it.  Perfect fit in my sears elite ovens


No more losing lids to your storage containers, many different sizes and only two types of tops for your containers. Easy to stack and organize.


It's unique, it's wonderful, it's just spicy enough, and I am so glad Amazon carries the 16 ounce size, too. Can't say enough good things about Old Bay's line of seasonings - all of them!


Good value. Came with a pair of free TRS speaker cords but they were not shielded and were horrible in quality and picked up feedback. (I replaced with my good ones so it was the speaker cords not the speakers) The stands are adjustable. have used them at gigs without a problem. Carrying case is nice. Had a  bad experience with another Pyle product but this one is okay.


I had a project that was going to require over 500 rivets. Impossible to do by hand. I tried to find a pneumatic air riveter to rent at a rental tool store but came up empty. So I had to buy one. Even though I may only use it very little, I'm glad I bought it. It was worth every penny as my project came together in just a couple of days thanks to this gun. If you have a project that has more than 50 rivets, just buy one of these. This one was fine for 1 inch rivets. Worked flawlessly.


It's the simplicity that makes this thermostat so great.  You don't have to program it, you don't have to teach it your habits, you don't have to debug it after a power outage, and you don't have to fight it when you want change.  You just push the button for what you want.
The thermostat uses standard wire connection codes so swapping it in is effortless - wire it the same way the previous one was wired.  Activation thresholds, minimum temperature, and maximum temperature can be reprogramed to match your home system if needed.  The default thresholds work fine for me.  I lowered the maximum temperature so my house won't cook if the "up" button gets stuck.
What would make this perfect would be different cover plates for the mode slider switch to represent different hookups.  I have a two stage heater so "off" and "heat" are in the middle two slots of a four position switch.  It takes some care to not slide the switch too far into a non-working position.


I live luggage, I never go anywhere, but if I do, I'm ready.
This was on sake had to buy. American Tourister,  the travel name you've come to know.


Got this for my nervous lab who won't use those plastic stairs because they are flimsy.
It's well made and sturdy.
Only four stars because although I measured it and checked the measurements, it is a little low for allowing the dog to get into the back of the SUV.
But for most purposes, no problem


I was a little worried about these shoes when I purchased them, mostly because they're not real leather.  Now that I have them in-hand and actually wore them all day to a college graduation (that involved significant walking distance from parking), I don't know if I'll buy a pair of real leather sandals again.  These are soft as butter with a really nice insole and tread that provides ample arch support, no blisters, and all-day comfort.  They look really nice and dressy on, too.  I live in Florida, so I can't always do the full suit approach to dresswear, but a nice lighter weight linen suit or blazer/slacks, and untucked straight tail guayabera style shirt, and these nice dress sandals and I'm set.  Also excellent for dining on cruise vacations, etc.


One of the higher quality open top double mag pouch for M1A/M14 20 rd magazines. Used CMI mags to test; nice & snug but not super tight. The elastic retainer cords required a initial stretch to get them to fit the mags. Cord is knotted, so it can be adjusted. MOLLE attachment straps that had no problem fitting a 1-3/4" pistol belt. The quality is there; expected something less, but found that Condor does make some fine gear. I'm not a fan of open top pouches for M1A due to exposing mags to the environment, but this one will do for urban applications/quick react. Weight of 2 mags plus a pistol loaded on a belt is about max without suspenders. Attaching pouches to a MOLLE vest would be ideal.


Easy to assemble (less than 10 minutes) and sturdy. I like the wider space between the shelf levels. The swivel is smooth, yet controllable, so it won't swivel accidentally if bumped. The product is accurately described and pictured. The price is really great and only about 1/3 what you might pay for other swivel TV stands that have a similar style and function. Delivered as promised.


Great movie, love it bunches. Purchased it for a gift. Arrived quicker than expected and was well packaged for protection.


We have 4 dogs, two who love the squeeker toys and two who are afraid of them.  My review is for Min. Schnauzer who is 11 but acts like she's 6 mo. when presented with a "squeeker" and my male black lab who spends hours and hours just laying and squeeking.  The lab takes his ball everywhere he goes and in addition to a New Year's noise fest, he uses the ball to tell us when he wants out of his shed/pen in the mornings and 10 minutes before supper time.  I'll have to say that I agree with many of the reviews here in that the squeek doesn't last nearly as long as it should but he's now well past the stage of chewing up the entire ball so we do get a little milage out of it.  As he takes it everywhere with him, he tends to leave it in the most unusual places (rabbit scents come calling) on our 20 acres.  The bright yellow makes it much easier for us to locate. Our little Schnauzer likes the little balls and although she is quite a little squeeker, her big thing is playing throw and chase either with herself or with us. We have been supplying their ball habits for several years now with the Kong balls and will continue to do so as we get as much pleasure just watching them and their fun.


The best thing I can say is this is relatively inexpensive.  My problem is moisture, not particulates - actual water droplets coming through the system.  Its been a losing battle to getting these out of my air, and this did not fix that problem. I live in western Washington state and the humidity here is very high, I have an "array" of two air filters (counting this) and just added a third filter with an additional desiccant water removal stage. That seems to have done the trick, no more water droplets in my automotive paint. The desiccant is at the end of the filters and the little beads don't last very long, so there is still a lot of moisture coming through the water separators/filters. The compressor, by the way has an automatic drain on it and is 50' away from the regulator, so I think I've done everything there I can on that end. I am open to suggestions.  And this comes with no mounting bracket or way to mount and support it.  I have this on the inlet end of things, so that means the air hose is supported by the pipe nipple coming off the outlet with this filter hanging in between.


Heavy and quite a bit bigger folded up than camping chairs that don't have the footrest, so just be aware that you'll need the extra space when packing gear.


This is decent magnetic organizer. I like it for a strong magnet, it doesn't slide or move. The marker is dark and easy to remove. I wanted to buy smaller one as a addition for a next months but it's twice as much for like a 1/4 size, weird. Anyway I'm happy with it.


My son loves to play in the tub when given the chance even though he is seven.  I got this for him recently and he really likes it.
The notes can be attached or disconnected, though in the water they seem to like to come apart.  The sound is nice and clear, the notes easy to play.  My son discovered that if you wet them you can get them to stick to the wall (though he says the 'G' likes to fall off more easily than the others.  The waterproof song sheets will also stick to the wall.
This is a nice toy to occupy kids both in and out of the tub.  If your kids are interested in music, it is also a nice way to show them that each note has a name and makes a specific sound, the notes can be made into songs, and the song sheets show them some super basic sheet music.
Overall, I am glad we made this purchase and I would recommend this toy.


A very decent product is not super long lasting but last enough and more
that a normal lip liner , very nice colors , soft and easy to use I completely
recommend this product and for sure come back for more


These E-Torx sockets have the fastener seat that is at a much lower angle than all the competitors on Amazon as of 4-10-2014, so the socket actually grips the bolt head instead of just the tiny little top of it.
I used one so far on my 1/2" impact gun at 90-100psi 6 times and it hasn't broken yet.  I will be keeping the pressure down just in case.


Well made product but I had to send them back because they were too small.  Not even close to "overperscription" for those of us who are cranially endowed.


This is maybe the third or fourth Amazon Basics cable set I've purchased and, as with the others, it is of a much higher quality than I had expected.  The ends are sturdy, and the cable itself is suitably flexible in this application.  (I have had other Toslink cables be rather stiff.)  So far, so good.


Ever wonder where all the spy/intrigue shows in the movies and on television get their ideas for panoramas of crime scenes from such tiny hidden sources? Well, here is a device from Polaroid no less that does just that. Attach this tiny cube to anything that will stay stationary (or not!) and turn it on and see the 124" wide angle imagery in motion - going down the ski slopes, the madness of the skateboarders with one of these little cubes clipped to the baseball cap, or just stand still and capture the beauty of nature in an entirely new way.
The built in battery runs for at least 90 continuous minutes - if things like this were allowed in concert halls that would be enough time to record an entire symphony! Right now it is a toy - likely further development will make it yet another way to ignore privacy in the social media mode (hopefully not). Grady Harp, October 14


Nice little camera a baby step up from a basic point and shoot but not a full fledged DSLR.  The camera is not great in low light but in all other ways the Olympus PEN E-PL1 12.3MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens meets my very basic needs. The camera was cheap fun to use and easy on my wallet.  I took one star off due to lots of noise in low light.  If you are outside or in a brightly lit room this camera is great.


I bought this to replace one that was stolen.  I'd been using the previous PE mp5 player almost exclusively for audiobooks, recommended and given away a half dozen as gifts.  About the only thing the same is the outwards appearance and the PE logo.  Software interface is completely different and where the original would remember the place on the audio track you stopped, this one will not.  Basically useless for audiobooks with one hour mp3 files.  The previous was reasonably sensitive to touch, this one has to be poked rather hard.  A disappointment.


Corsair is a trusted vendor for my Biz/hobie. I love it when I don't have to work for a living; phew. sometimes its a job reviewing this stuff. I suggest if you want accurate data you don't require a Novel like the Microsoft folk do.


Complete CRAP! I needed this to shoot some videos and after following the instructions and inserting the batteries I turned on the switch and BAM - nothing happened. I tried 5 different devices with different outputs. I even watched videos to make sure I am doing everything correctly. Simply did not work! I even used the microphone separately on my phone and it still didn't work. Honestly you don't even get what you pay for! Total s*** and I had to return it for a full refund and go for something else.


I LOVE this product. This is my 3erd strap Natgeo. I use in one Nikon D800 and D300s. I use a LOT my cameras and in the Caribbean. Put some rubber in the camera to prevent marks in the body.


This is a nice stroller toy. I really like that it has chimes. Many of the other stroller toys I have for my daughter have bells and the chimes are much nicer to my ears! The owl design is cute and exactly as pictured. That is really all there is to this toy - there is no motion, no lights, etc. if you are looking for a simple plush stroller toy with a nice sound, then this is the toy for you.


This isn't the highest quality product, but as far as "board games" go, it's somewhat superior. Mostly because it's actually made of all plastic parts rather than some plastic and a lot of decorated cardboard.
The one drawback I see is that the animals on the bubbles are stickers. Toddlers chew stuff. Stickers don't handle that well.
But as far as the endurance of it goes, I expect it to outlast many of their other games. The latch on the top of the barn seems to hold pretty well. The kids have been latching it and carrying the animals around the house.
As far as playing it as a game, it hasn't happened so far. But they are having a great time playing with the barn and animals.


What can I say about this router?  Lets start with the following:
1.  Live in a 3500sq ft home with 3 floors.  The router is located on the top floor.  I was concerned that the signal would degrade once I got to the lower levels, but the signal is just as strong as it is on the top floor.
2. Home has several walls and thick flooring.  This has not degraded the efficiency of the router.
3.  Signal didn't even go down one bar in the basement... The basement people!!!!
4.  I even got a signal at my neighbor's house (one bar).. That is a good 150ft away!
5.  With our previous router, non of the devices would stay connected to the printer even though it said it saw the network.  This router connected the printer without ANY issues and as a result, all the devices can print seamlessly.
6.  There are at least 20 devices (or more) on different operating systems connected to the router at any one time and at least 5 devices that are streaming at any one time and this router still works without a hitch.
What is my recommendation?  It you have a large house or in a neighborhood that has numerous wi-fi signals, PURCHASE THIS ROUTER!!!.


The jaws themselves could have used a more supple material to pick up smaller objects.  They are heavy duty and perfect for picking up heavy items while mowing


I've tried several different holders for my iPad 2. I really like the Belkin models and especially like the Cinema Dot Folio that I'm currently using. I've tried this Tri-Fold model, but really didn't care for the foldable cover. It folds into a small triangle and props the iPad to either a very steep or very flat angle and nothing in between. It has the auto-wake magnets which automatically turn your iPad on when you open and off when you close...very cool and works really well on all the Belkin's I've tried.
My version of the Belkin iPad2  holder (btw, it works with the iPad3 too) has a variable angle prop/cover and I LOVE it!!! Here's the link to mine, on sale for $33 (list $50) it's a great buy:
There is a newer version of mine, but $50...is quite a bit more. It has a slightly different outside cover, but basically the same. (Both clean-up really well with a wet sponge):
This tri-fold cover's current price of $28 is pretty good over the list price of $40, but I would definitely recommend the $33 model I've listed above.


Green tea can be a bit tricky to get right, and forgetting to take it out at the right time can lead to a bitter/burned flavor.  Higgins and Burke green tea capsules bypass that issue by using a Keurig machine.  That means a consistent cup of green tea every time.  It is on the mild side and a bit gritty, but it is also good and relaxing.  With tea bags or loose leaf, the intensity and bitterness can be adjusted to preference, so I doubt that capsules will provide the ideal tea for any given person, but they are excellent for a consistent flavor that most people will enjoy.


I put this pump in a little over a year ago.
The Good:
Quiet on lower speeds.
Moves plenty of water.
Nice to have the timer and everything built in.  I created a custom control unit with arduinos and home automation software, which I use to manage the pump.  Total cost was about $300 to set up.
The Bad:
One of the features this pump has is the SVRS protection, which is there to prevent people from getting stuck on or in the drain by the suction.  It's a good safety feature, however most pool cleaners will trigger this and shut the pump off.  We are unable to reliably use our pool cleaner because of this.  The only time it is disabled is during priming, and there is no way to adjust the sensitivity, just the timeout between the next start.  If it happens too many times it just plain disables the pump until manually reset. Additionally it has started triggering all of the time now, on non-pool cleaner inputs.
The fan is not fully enclosed, there have been a few lizards who have snuck in there, and not had a good time.  Now the fan rattles from being knocked around/nicked.
The on pump menu control is a huge pain to navigate.  There are two buttons, select, and enter.  You have to use select in the main menus, and enter in the sub menus.  If you screw up pressing the wrong one it tells you INVALID KEY, and pauses all input for a few seconds, as you wonder why they didn't just make one button.  One is in the middle of the navigation, so you would think you would use that most of the time, no, its the one to the upper left that you use more frequently.
Not specifically the pumps fault (doesn't impact the rating), but mine didn't come with all the required parts.
Summary:
If I had it to buy over again, I would probably look at the non-SVRS version of this pump, or look into getting a Hayward unit.  You can turn off the SVRS for a period of time to use apool cleaner.


Although I gave this a 1 star, it was not due to the equipment itself, but the seller. The product would not work with any memory card that I tried, but the owner claims that it did work with memory cards. This is an old model of Kodak and due to the fact that Kodak has stop making digital cameras, some compatible options are very limited or can not be found. Sometimes some of the new options will not work with old items and that should be stated in the presentation of the product. Product was returned and seller refused to give full refund. DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SELLER, IS NOT A COMPANY, BUT AN INDIVIDUAL TRYING TO MAKE A QUICK BUCK ON OLD UNWANTED MERCHANDISE. BEWARE!!!!!!!!


Awesome if you like the hanky pankies.  I was frustrated with the quality of the hanky pankies vs the price they charge.  These are great.


I happened across this utility knife at the local home center about a year ago. While pricier than other brands, this is definitely the Cadillac of utility knives. You'll never have to find a screwdriver to unscrew the halves of your utility knife to change blades. To change the blade on the Lenox Gold, you extend the blade all the way, then press the slide button to the side. This lowers the internal slots with which the blade interlocks. You slide the blade out and slide a new one in. To access the replacement blades, they are stored inside the case. You simply slide a button/switch and the hinged housing opens. The blades are secured by a spring clip, so they aren't bouncing all over damaging the blades. Overall, the body of the Lenox Gold utility knife is very ergonomic. It fits comfortably in the hand. Paired with the Gold Titanium Edge blades which last longer and you have a winner of a utility knife. Trust me, once you use the Lenox Gold utility knife, you won't want to use any other.


Jerry Seinfeld, Tracy
Kathleen Tracy is an entertainment journalist who wrote other biographies. This 1998 book was written after the series ended. Jerry Seinfeld chose to end the series after nine years, it wasn't due to falling ratings. [The book says there was criticism about the stories.] This book covers Jerry's life from childhood to a national television star in 19 chapters. It has an `Episode Guide' to the 179 episodes and an `Index'. It tells about the stand-up comedians and the business of comedy in the 1980s. The show ran from May 1990 to May 1998. Was it "a show about nothing" as some said? It portrayed (or mocked) the lives of the personal servants of the rich and their problems. Did many of its audience identify with these characters and their problems? Did they know people like them? Or was it because it dealt with topics censored from the usual TV comedies? [I was not a fan and seldom watched the shows.]
One example of its influence is on page 133 where an executive employee was fired for discussing an episode. A wrongful termination lawsuit awarded him $26 million. Euphemisms may work in a controlled TV show but have unwanted effects in the real world. Was this double-entendré part of the appeal of the show? Episodes dealt with the events of everyday life but looked at them from a humorous viewpoint. Can parking in a handicap-only spot generate humor? Its not funny to a handicapped person who needs that spot! Dealing with topics not usually discussed is certainly daring. It also dealt with ordinary problems, life finding your car in a huge parking garage. [Write down the location on a piece of paper.] It warned about the need to safeguard your financial records ("The Truth"). [Use a copying machine.]
Jerry was born in 1954 and spent a lot of time watching TV (Chapter 1). [That TV station in NYC (p.3) now shows reruns of "Seinfeld" at night after prime time.] He graduated from Queens College in 1976 with a double major in theater and communication arts; then started as a stand-up comic (Chapter 2). The 1980s saw hundreds of comedy clubs started (Chapter 3). [There is a lot of details about the comedy business here.] Jerry appeared on "The Tonight Show" in 1981. His career grew (Chapter 4). He was a clean comic. Jerry could earn as much as "the mid-five figures per week" (p.48). Jerry built up a car collection (p.51). [Some inner hunger?] Jerry got together with Larry David to work on an NBC show about conversation (Chapter 5). Characters were based on people they knew. NBC ordered four more shows (p.63). Jerry's job as performer, producer, and writer was a heavy workload. The remaining fifteen chapters continue the story of this successful comedy show. Chapter 14 tells Jerry's idea of a perfect girlfriend. Read Chapter 15 for more details.
Can this show ever be copied? For what reason? Shows are aimed at the 18 to 49 year olds because they have the most disposable income and spend their money more freely (p.111). Would you like these characters as neighbors or friends or co-workers? Too self-absorbed? What has changed after 15 years? Chapter 18 explains the economics of show business regarding salaries ad advertising. What does this say about the audience for TV shows?


This media rack is not much of a looker but is very versatile and can hold DVDs, Blu-rays, PS3 games, Wii games, Xbox games, PSV games, and even our old PSP games, plus our family's sole HD-DVD! No assembly needed. It's not super-sturdy, but for this price I knew what to expect and overall am very happy with it.


Cherry Ice lip balm must be a tightly held secret, my family though loves this product.  Each Christmas it was given as a stocking stuffer, though for the past few years no one has been able to locate it.  My family was overjoyed once I showed up this Christmas with a gift for everyone.  I believe my aunt took a handful.


These are a wonderful version of a great product.  I have eaten and enjoyed original Premium saltine crackers my whole life.  Getting them in this small size at my local grocery store was a great buy.  I make home made soup at least once a week and these crackers are great to serve with them.


Bought this as a TV stand for my 13-year-old daughter's bedroom and she loves it. It holds her 43" LCD TV perfectly and she can put her little accessories and decorations on the shelves. It looks great in her room and is sturdy. I wouldn't recommend it for a family room or living room as it's really not "fancy" enough for a main room of a home, but for a teenagers bedroom it does the job perfectly.


I'm a music-lover, and with this Bose Sounddock have finally found a place where my iPod sounds like a full stereo is hooked up to it.  The remote is easy to use, and the speaker itself blends in well with the room I have it located.  My one complaint is that my iPod (2nd generation) doesn't charge in the station, and I have to hook it up through the auxiliary line.


Apart from Sag nam, I love this incense - pure love.  I am just so glad that there are sellers who are willing to stock this product.  the grangrance is a little sweet, but a beautiful aroma that I use it I want to create a really relaxing atmosphere.


Everything was as it should be. The product is exactly what I paid for. Make sure to read the product description for its dimensions because everything tends to "look" bigger in pictures.


Nice, big plastic clips.  Very easy to work with and get a grip on.  I do no think they are made to be Heavy duty clips.  But will certainly hold 20 or 30 pieces of paper together.  Also, good for book marking.  And, they are pretty and fun to look at.  I am very happy with mine!!!!!


This is a nice addition for anyone with a Skil circular saw.  This pack offers multiple blades for multiple cut usage.


I have wanted to try this out forever and finally broke down and bought it. I am soooo glad that I did. I love everything about it. I found it super easy to apply with the doe tip applicator. I thought it would smear and be messy but it really didn't. I got it on perfectly even in one try. The color is also gorgeous. It looks a little brighter and more pink on my lips than I though it would be but still nice. It is like a bright magenta. The formula is so much more creamy than I thought it would be too.  It does not feel drying, or sticky on my lips at all. The only downside is that it will wipe./kiss off your lips. I thought it would dry to a more colorsafe finish like a stain. Really that's not a big deal to me just thought it was worth mentioning. Overall, I love this product and I will definitely be buying tons more colors.


I have some rental properties. When a property is vacant, I take care
of the lawn. I have a corded mower, but I am tired of maintaining the cord.
One time, I accidentally cut the cord while mowing. I have been thinking of getting a cordless mower, but that model has a heavy non-removable battery and the whole mower is way too heavy from transportation point of view.
I am so happy to get this cordless mower with removable battery. I already have following 36-V cordless tools from B&D: cordless line trimmer, cordless blower, and cordless hedge trimmer. To my surprise, this cordless mower from B&H can take either 40V or 36V batteries. So, I have totally 5 batteries available for running this cordless mower.
Majority of the construction material of this mower is thick plastic. With that, I would say the whole mower is a little on the flimsy side. However, that's good to me, as the mower is very light, not only from operation point of view, but also from transportation point of view. Even better yet, the whole handle bar can be easily collapsed down to take minimum space for both storage and transportation in my car.
This mower is very quite, just like a fan running on high settings. The rear grass collecting bag is small but it is easy to remove and put back on. The light weight of this mower makes it easy to move around at tight corners.
Some points need to be aware before choosing this cordless mower.
One: each battery lasts about 15 minutes.
Two: when a battery is fully drained, it usually is too hot to be charged. The charger will notify you on this and it won't start charging till the battery (inside) has cooled down. And each battery takes about one hour to be fully recharged. So, be expecting about 90-minute time for a fully drained battery to be available again.
Three: It has limited power. When the grass is either too tall, or too dense, the motor will slow down.When the amount of grass is beyond its capability, the motor simply stops. Then, you have to release the button, wait for a minute and then re-start again. On the good side, it means there is no way you can burn the motor. On the negative side, it slows down your mowing work.
All in all, as long as you are aware about the limitations of this cordless mower, I think it is a very good choice for properties with small lawns. I would definite recommend it to my friends.


S1 Brainwavz feel comfortable in my ear, the sound is good, the carrying case protects not only the headphones but my MP3 player. The package is very well thought through and every component worked well.
The headphones sound good at every range. The connection with my MP3 player and tablet is solid. The flat cable does not tangle. The total length of the cable is 58", so if you are plugging it into you desktop computer you have good length to move around and not feel the tug of the cord. The length of the cord from earphone to the Y split is 17", and the length from the Y-split to the device is 37". The earphones themselves are 1" from tip to the end. They stick out a bit out of my ear. In some earphones of this size the earphones do not stay in the ear, but these earphones fit but these don't not pop out unless I brush against something like my hand.
The earphones came with 9 tips: 1 foam tip, 5 silicone tips, 1 bi-flange tip, and 1 tri-flange tip. The package also includes an air plane adapter.
The 3.5mm plug is gold-plated, frequency range is 20Hz ~ 20kHz, sensitivity is 93 dB at 1 mW.
The hard case is 3" x 3.5" x 1.75", it closes with a double zipper and has 2 inside pockets pockets. I can comfortably fit the cord on one side, and my MP3 player on the other side (Sansa Clip Zip and Creative Zen MP3 players fit into the case).
Everything from the earphones to the cables to the case feels well made and the earphones sound good.
These earphones provided by Brainwavz.
Ali Julia review


I guess I had hoped for something other than the ditzy woman who makes a lot of stupid decisions that leave her poor, pitiful but totally self absorbed self in the middle of a murder case.  I had hoped for something more like Kinsey Milhone who is sharp and interesting or Dixie Hemingway who also lives in the Key West area and has survived a terrible tragedy to try to make a new life for herself.  After reading over half this book I simply didn't give a rat's ass about this woman. However, it finished better than it started and I hope the next book which I already have will show her to have matured enough to not be so annoying. My main question is "if she doesn't have a job, is living off the charity of a friend, etc., how can she run around spending so much money all the time." Yes, Key West is a charming locale. Now,what we need is a charming heroine.


The "Stanley Bostitch EPS14HC Super Pro Glow Commercial Pencil Sharpener" is an impressive pencil sharpener. If Darth Vader had a pencil sharpener, this would be it. I am not sure if there have been any strides made over the centuries, or even the last few years, in the actual sharpness of a pencil. No one as far as I know has stated that they would not have written the same masterpiece if their pencil had not been as sharp as it was after using blah blah blah. But modern technology has allowed some pretty mind boggling advances in how sophisticated the actual sharpening device can be.
The Stanley Bostitch EPS14HC seems to have covered every single base other than having a small internal camera and external LCD screen to display the tip of your pencil actually being sharpened as you do it. The case is very attractive, and it does boast some real world features that are both thoughtful and handy. These include rubber suction feet to keep the sharpener from moving around while you use it, a rotating guide that allows pencils of various diameters to be smoothly and accurately inserted -- got to have pencil insertion accuracy, a sensor that stops the sharpening when the pencil has reached a fine tip, no over sharpening, removable cutting blades that can be switched out if and when the pencil sharpener starts to falter after the millionth pencil, anti microbial coatings to help protect you from your less hygienic work mates, a nifty blue light, and a very handy and large front removable shavings drawer.
I don't know if my own scribblings will ever live up to the potential of the Stanley Bostitch EPS14HC, but I am ready to find any excuse I can now to use a pencil. Seriously, this is a great pencil sharpener, I can't really imagine how anyone could improve on the ideas and design of this unit. For me it's definitely a keeper. RECOMMENDED.


Form:
The TV has a red-Formica-chrome  look of the fifties.  I have a black and white kitchen with red accents and I thought the TV would fit right in but ,in actuality , the footprint of the TV is really too big  and looks sort of clunky and the silver plastic legs look a little tacky. There is a hand-hold in the top to make moving it easier.
Function:
I had never heard of the Seiki brand. I guess I'm a Sony, LG, Samsung snob when it comes to electronics.  The TV was easy to set up ,with on-screen directions ,and the picture really isn't that bad. It just doesn't seem that good for 1080p.  Because of the fixed angle of the screen the off-axis viewing isn't very good.  It has a plethora of connections but no headset connection.  The Yamaha sub-woofer gives better than normal sound for a small set.  Save your order number and Amazon offers thirty days phone support setting up your TV.
Bottom line:
If you're looking for a decorating fashion statement, conversation piece this might be the TV for you. If you're looking for a small TV (with headset connection) for your kitchen ,kids room or dorm room  you  might want to keep looking.
note: After re-reading this review I can see I didn't add much helpful information for the TV but everything has been so competently and completely covered I don't know what I could have added.  It would have been helpful it there was a back view of the TV on the product page, showing all the connections, but I'm here to review the TV not the advertising method.


Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Heart Ring, Size 8
Amazon Curated Collection...looks more expensive that it costs. My daughter loved it.


I love this little case, my Martin Concert fit perfect in it. The Martin concerts are not particularly big, so this case may not fit a larger bodied concert. The headstock part of the case is wide enough that you can put a package of strings in flat (also just fits perfect as well, I didn't think looking it at they would fit but they did).
It compliments the natural satin finish of my ukulele, its refreshing to not have to look at a black case.


My mom loves this series of books and gets 20 at a time, She reads 1 a day! and they are a good buy!


I ordered and returned a PetSafe plastic pet door that I had ordered from Amazon. That door received a much longer and detailed review than the review on this one will be.
This door is much better quality and well worth the extra cost over what the plastic door cost. I deducted one star simply because the total cost, for either door, is around 25% to 30% more than what they are worth and cost to manufacture. But in today's world, isn't everything?


This is a great travel nail clipper. For one, it's hard to get lost. But do keep in mind it has to be checked in due to the blade. The nice thing is that it doesn't get lost in my luggage. It has a nail filer, scissors, nail clipper and a blade. It's easy to use, has a nice handle for holding to cut nails. Definitely something you would want to have around for any use.


My grand daughter has been watching these movies from a very young age.  She loves the "Michael Myer" movies.  It was well worth purchasing these for her to watch as well as me.  There's nothing like watching a good ol' movie and eating a bowl of popcorn in the dark.  These were a great buy.


My wife and I like to have a cup of coffee about midafternoon to relax and enjoy a cookie with it.  We try various types of cookies and Pepperidge Farm is one of the best.  There are 8 cookies in each bag and they taste very good.  Each cookie has 130 calories and 50 of them come from fat.  They also contain 10 sugars.
While the cookies are delicious and were crispy and sweet I was disappointed in one simple thing.  Why does the photograph of the cookie on the front of the package have more macadamia nuts than four cookies in the bag?  I rate this as a 5 star cookie that loses one star for false advertising.  Make the photo look like the real cookie in the bag.
We purchased ours at a local store for a lot less money. (42% of the price listed here)


~BACKGROUND~
I purchased these for my 2 month old son to use in aiding his motor skill development.
~PROS~
- Cute and colorful eye catching designs.
- Wrist rattles can be used for more than just the wrist - they can be attached to carriers, playpads, etc.
~CONS~
- Foot rattles are hard to put on initially and then remain stretched out and too big.
- Foot rattles are not designed like a sock with a curve to them.  The are merely tubes of fabric.  Perhaps this contributes to why they do not stay on very well?
- Foot rattles keep coming off.  There is minimal elasticity in the socks and they keep sliding down.  Even over socks they just keep sliding down.  When my son starts moving his feet around the rattles are hanging off or just come off altogether.
- Rattles are a bit too quiet.
- The wrist rattle cuffs are a bit on the small side.
- The foot rattles are a bit on the large side.
~CONCLUSION~
I think the it is a great concept, but definitely could be executed better.
Unfortunately, my son does not really pay attention to any of rattles.  This is strange because he loved looking at and touching similar looking toys.  But he does enjoy chewing on the wrist rattles.
I would not recommend these and would recommend spending your ~$20 on something else.


The sad fact is my hair, like many women, is thinning and becoming more delicate as I get older. This is an issue in part because I like it at a below-shoulder length (just keeps so many options open for how to wear it).
I have been looking for a shampoo and conditioner that will help my hair be healthier and appear a bit more full. Toward this goal I had been using  for decades, but they changed the formula and now it is terrible.
I came across Biolage Fortetherapie Strengthening Conditioner while searching for a good replacement for my old-formula  conditioner and  (which had a scent I didn't like and led to a strange incident covered in that review).  I replaced the shampoo with  which seems a set with Fortetherapie conditioner.
I've tried several other conditioners that were not really satisfactory and some just not acceptable.  Fortetherapie was like a breath of fresh air and left my hair feeling very nice. The scent is very mild and sort of like bamboo. It is almost no scent which pleases me.
With my below shoulder hair I used dollop about between the size of a nickel and a quarter then rub my hands together and work it throughout my hair. This amount seems to work well and helps make it easier to get my shower comb through my wet hair. It's not really a detangling conditioner for me, but it helps a lot and that is plenty good for me.
Rinsing it out takes longer than I expected. Hotter water helps clear it faster but too-hot may not be good for hair or scalp. I'm slowly trying to use less and less till I hit the right balance.
The bottom line is using  and Fortetherapie Strenthening conditioner is leaving my hair and scalp feeling and looking better than I expected. My hair looks and feels clean longer and is very manageable.
I'll update the review with observations about the "strengthening" properties as I live with Fortetherapie conditioner longer.
First impressions are very positive and hopeful. I hope this will be helpful, especially for those of us who loved the original formula Nexxus Humectress conditioner.
Update: Jan 9 2014
Because of the rinsing issue I mentioned in the main review I have been using less and less of the Biolage conditioner each shampoo. I'm now using about half what I started with and it rinses easier and my hair looks and feels at least as nice.
What I'm using now seems less than what I would have thought would be effective. But happy surprise: it's like getting twice as many shampoos for the same money. It seems like my Biolage conditioner keeps getting better and better.
Update: Feb 15 2015
I think I'm using a little less than in the January update. A little less than a rounded nickel sized blob. This seems about right for my below shoulder length hair. I also can risse this amount more easily without resorting to very hot water. After a couple of months I feel my hair is either stronger or less likely to tangle and break. Whatever the case I got the same positive result.
Matrix Biolage Strengthening conditioner exceeds my original expectation even more now.


I purchased these for my son, he uses them almost every day and they still look as nice when I first got them.


B+W is the brand you want if you're looking for superior optics.  It makes zero sense to purchase an excellent lens, only to cheapen your optics with less than ideal filtering.  The 007M clear filter vs. the haze filter version was selected because it does not have the slightly yellow cast the of the haze filter model.  You'll pay a few dollars more but it's well worth it.  The Multi-Nano coating makes for very easy cleaning as well with no smudges.


This video camera is pretty freakin' amazing, I have to say. My last video camera was from years ago (so long that it used tape!), so this was my first experience with a digital video camera. I don't think I have to say I came away impressed.
First of all, I wasn't looking forward to having to buy a bunch of storage for a digital video camera. Storage is expensive, plus keeping track of cards is just annoying. Well, imagine my surprise when I discovered that this video camera has almost 100 GB of internal storage! That's enough for almost 40 hours of recording, which is more than I'd use it before pulling the data off.
When you take it out of the box, the way the camera is built is a little disconcerting. This camera has pretty incredible image stabilization, which prevents your video from reflecting the natural shakiness of your arm. But to do that, the internal bits of the camera float around inside. Basically, when you take it out and hear things thumping around in the camera you're probably going to think it's broken. But no, that's how it's supposed to be, and you'll get used to it.
My favorite feature of the camera is its built-in projector. No longer do you have to wait to unload video from the memory card before watching! The projector is such a great feature, and it works very well. Image quality is sharp and it's pretty intuitive to use.
Overall, I'm impressed with this camera. It is on the expensive side, but you're getting a lot for your money here, as this thing is feature-packed.


oh my god i love this movie. and i'm so glad it came out on blu ray. weird quirky story but a must own


The main surprise was the range of motion this vest allows.  This is a great vest for conditioning with good weight distribution in upper body pockets.  The weights are easy to load and unload.  Granted, 10 pounds is not that much weight for the upper body, but it makes a big difference for things like climbing stairs and practicing MMA.
The inside has enough padding to prevent the 10 pounds of weights (20 half pounds) from creating discomfort.
Unlike a lot of people, I do not believe in using this for basketball because it just puts more torque on the knees.


my 3 year old loves to play with this in the bath.  he'd seen it on a you tube video and wanted one.  as a grown up...it's a little awkward, but it's not for me.


These peppermint bark chocolates are one of my favorite Christmas treats. Like Peeps at Easter and Candy Corn at Halloween, peppermint bark at Christmas is a long time favorite. These have milk chocolate on the bottom, white chocolate on the top and little tiny flakes of peppermint candy cane all inside. Delicious. And wrapped in a candy cane stripped wrapper, they even look festive seasonal set out in a bowl. Love them!


great chair
im a heavy set guy and this chairs holds up great. made of steel and easy to assemble very sturdy.
i work in the chair from 3-4 hours so far and feels comfortable. very pleased with it . holds up well .
recommend it to anybody who wants a good chair.


This handy little device? Is one of the BEST things that could have happened to any phone which dosent have a Ringer Off Switch. This little device allows your phone to ring when you want it to. NOT when some harrasser wants it to. All one has to do. Is connect your phone line to the device. The device then hooks into your phone jack on the wall. It was a toggle switch. Marked Red for Off  Blue for On.
  You will need to get one for each of your phones. As it will not work on an exstention phone unless you buy another for it. . So buy two. It will save you a lot of unwanted being woken up in the morning at 8AM or at Night at 8PM. No one has a right to call your number without your consent. After all YOU pay the Phone Bill. No one else.
I have an unlisted number, Caller ID and Call Blocking. But they can get past all that with a little help from "Their " Friends at the Phone company
 So if your paying for an UNLISTED PRIVATE Number as I am.  Thank Your Phone Company for passing it out.  As they have done more than once. It will do you no good to change your phone number. Pay a fee to the phone company to have a new numnber.  And the VERY NEXT DAY the SCUM BAGS have your new number AGAIN !!
They have a "Crystal ball".... you know....Or a "Good Ole Boy"... in the Phone Company who "charges you for a new number". "Bills you for an unlisted ,Private Number".  Then passes it out like  "Candy".  Reach Out, Reach Out and Harrass someone  with the help of your phone company. With this device?  NO MORE !!
I congratulate the Inventor and wish you continued success. In Keeping our RIGHTS to Privacey a sacred part of the U.S. "BILL OF RIGHTS". To be secure in your home and poesseions.
Think of how much MONEY the Phone Comapny is making off of YOU and I, and The Ones who pay them for free access to YOUR PRIVATE, UNLISTED, phone number. That your paying the Phone Company to keep Private. I think it's time for a Class Action Lawsuit America we? are being cheated, abused, and lied to with an Unlisted Number. When they take it upon themselves to GIVE IT AWAY for a Buck !! Yours, Mine, and the Scum Bags. who pay to get it from the Phone Company. As we pay to keep our PRIVATE information Private.
Three Cheers to Grandpa & Grandma Company. They? understand OUR Rights Under Federal Law and the Bill of Rights ! To be secure in our homes and Free from Harrassment !!


Haven't had the chance to use it yet but it is sturdily built, comfortable to hold, the chain is of quality and very sharp.  I have no doubt it will serve me well.  Much nicer and more effective than those flimsy little wire saws you see advertised all the time.


Used this harness once, on a week long trip to Hawaii, and it worked fine but I have not used it since.  The concept is good but I'm more of a grab my camera case and go person.  This harness slows me down but it does have its uses and I'm glad to have it around for those times when I want to use it.


This works great with our bar-height table.  It is easy to use, seems comfortable for her, and fairly easy to clean.  I have nothing to compare it to as these are what the daycare uses as well.  I can't imagine running the dishwasher every single night so no comment on whether it fits or not, but I'm sure it does.  It takes a minute to just clean it in the sink.  It looks nice in our kitchen.  I feel that our child is secure in it.


This stuff is great for your skin! Use it once a day or every other day! Helps get rid of redness and build up in pores.


When it comes to Table Tennis Training Robots, iPong is known for the various products.
Of course, the products can go anywhere from $40 to over a $100 but for those wanting a cheaper alternative may want to give the iPong Mini Ball holder a chance.
For its pricepoint, it's not going to hold over a 100 balls (it holds 20), no accessories or special spins, but still the iPong Mini Ball holder is great for its simple use and that is for people who want to train when it comes to aiming and targeting their shots.
The iPong Mini Ball Holder takes four AA batteries  - Note that the battery tray is held by a screw, takes 40mm (not 38mm) Ping Pong Balls and put 20 in there and turn the power on and you're ready to go.
Balls are consistent and it's a lot of fun to play and use and see if you can land a ball on the top opening.
Again, this is great for simplicity but if you want more of a challenge, check out the iPong Topspin Table Tennis Training Robot which holds more balls (110), has more features (comes with a remote) and cost the same as the iPong Mini Ball Holder.  It's just that it's flourescent green and not as cool looking as this iPong Mini Ball Holder.
Nevertheless, it all comes down to you and your training.  If you want more challenge but more bang for under $40, then definitely go with the iPong Topspin Training Robot, as this iPong Mini Ball Holder may be too simplistic for its price and doesn't hold as many balls.  Personally, I feel that the iPong Mini Ball Holder, should have come with 20 balls and that would have made this holder a must-buy.
But on its own... 4/5 stars


Titatnium is an interesting metal of choice for when it comes to straws. But i see why they company chose it. For one, it's a solid straw. Won't break like those plastic or disposable ones. The straw is angeled just right for easy drinking. No more straws getting lost in cups or having to fight the lid. It won't slip through the top of hte cup completely.
One thing about this straw is when you suck, it doesn't bend in, like a disposable straw. It is dishwasher safe, so i toss it in with my other utensils and it gets cleaned and sanitized. I feel more green already since I don't throw away straws anymore.
This is a pretty solid straw, as i don't see it being able to be broken. It comes in a pack of 4, and a brush to clean to help the inside. As it's titanium, also dishwasher safe so make clean up a breeze!


I love these cute bracelets so much that I bought 3. One for me one for my daughter and one for my sissy! We love them


Works as advertised. Holds the camera well on my flat screen. Is somewhat adjustable but may not work well on a really thin TV.


In a way Kathryn Bigelow's "Zero Dark Thirty" is a very ambitious movie, probably more ambitious than her previous "The Hurt Locker" in that her new thriller deals with a more recent event: death of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
For some (or most) potential viewers, "Zero Dark Thirty" will not be what they expect. If you are looking for a more dramatic and action-packed fact-based thriller, you may find Bigelow's slow-paced narrative style frustrating. Sometimes there are so many details going on, that though each sequence is absorbing, the 157-film film itself feels too long and uneven.
Jessica Chastain plays Maya, the film's protagonist about whom we know nothing about, except that she is determined to track down Osama bin Laden. Chastain's strong acting effectively shows us the change her character must undergo over the course of the investigation, though the reason for her determination, or obsession, is not explained.
Some reviewers compare the semi-documentary approach of "Zero Dark Thirty" to that of "Zodiac," a David Fincher film made in 2007. In both, we audiences know where the film is going. We expect the process of revealing the truth to be concise and clear (possibly with a character we can identify with), while the film gives only detailed accounts of events, which mat look real but feel drawn-out.
Though I prefer a more accessible approach with a faster narrative and characters with back stories, I found "Zero Dark Thirty" to be a rewarding experience, even though I admit I had to be very patient at times trying to follow the narrative thread.


Bought this to have an acoustic bass. It does have pickup with EQ which does work fairly well. The edges of the frets are a bit rough and could use some smoothing out. The intonation leaves much to be desired but what the heck does one expect for such a low price. There is quite a bit of fret buzz at certain places due to these issues. Overall it is fun to play and did not break my bank for a stand-by, casual use acoustic bass. Would never use for live performance - this simply is not a professional level instrument. But if you are looking to get your feet wet, it will be a decent starter bass. Only problem with it now is that even an inexpensive gig bag type case costs nearly as much as I paid for the bass!


My first paitr of cow boy boots and I Love these!! Very rich looking and comfy. I ordered a size 7.5 and they have lil room but wearing socks and they are great!!! I bought the brown and now want the black as well.


3 boxes for this price?  Great buy!  Just like out the store and I saved some money too. Great to give as gifts too.


LIfe is random ! There is no rhyme or reason for the good to be loaded down with bad luck and the immoral rewarded.  There is added humor to this film plus a plot to murder. Another Woody Allen KEEPER !!!


For its time, this was probably quite a shocker and explored some territory that we were not used to seeing in film:  lesbians in a relationship and in the world of sports.
The two weak points for me were Hemingway, who was not such a great actress; and the fact that the movie seemed to drag on much longer than it needed to.  Otherwise, it is nicely shot and has a good core story.


I have been interested in making my own sausage for a while now, which meant I needed a meat grinder.  I was tempted by those big metal hand-cranked grinders just because they look cool, but finally decided on function over form and got this Food Grinder attachment for my KitchenAid, along with the .  I know that this grinder has been hit-and-miss with a lot of people.  I did some research on how best to use it, and followed the advice of chilling both the meat and the grinder before use.  I cut my meat into small, serviceable chunks and I was ready to go.  I am happy to report that I am on the "hit" side of hit-and-miss.  Both the grinder and sausage stuffer worked just fine, and I had a great time making my sausage.  Granted, everything wasn't entirely smooth; it took some practice and experience to get used to just how much meat I could put in the grinder at once, how fast I could run the mixer, and how much pressure I could exert on the plunger to keep the meat grinding steady into the sausage casings.  If I pressed to hard or went to fast, the meat had a tendency to squish up the sides.  I did have a slight residue of that famous "food safe grease" on the grinder after I was finished, but it was a tiny amount and didn't get on the meat.  I wonder if chilling the actual grinder before using it helped out with that problem?  Either way it washed off easily.  I wouldn't recommend the "KitchenAid Food Grinder" for anyone doing heavy-duty mince-making.  This is not a commercial-grade product, and doing more than a few pounds is going to take a long time.  But for someone like me who just wants to add a new menu item to what can come out of their kitchen, it works just fine.


I needed a mixer for my home studio and this one has all that I need to start out. The fact that it has two channels of compression is nice and the four mic preamps will cover all my needs for now. My only complaint is that I wish the output to amp was xlr or balanced 1/4" instead of instrument cable 1/4". Other than that I feel like I chose the best mixer between Behrenger, Mackie, Souncraft and Yamaha for 99 USD!


I'm in the process of replacing all of the light bulbs in my house with LED due to their very low power consumption, substantially longer life than compact fluorescent bulbs, and that they hold their original lumen rating longer than CFLs.
The color of this bulb is soft white, which is really more of a soft yellow. While the daylight color makes seems like it would be more appealing -- who wouldn't want to be bathed in daylight -- its white color is too intense and reminds me of office building lighting. Soft white is much more calming. In my opinion daylight only really works in the kitchen, garage and as an outdoor floodlight.


Joanna Barsh, a 30 year veteran of McKinsey, takes the reader on a journey through self paced and extremely insightful exercises to arrive at a better place for leadership and self awareness in this easy to read but challenging book.  Barsh begins by focusing on the element of centering.  Centering crossed my path as "centering prayer" several years ago, and revolves around self awareness, stillness and connection as well as grounding.  Barsh crosswalks this meditative practice to an active implementation in "Centered Leadership".
The book begins with a useful introduction to centered leadership, and an introduction to the five components which make up the centered leadership facets:
* Framing - self awareness, pausing and adaptability
* Connecting - Trust relationships, networks and community, sponsorships
* Engaging - Presence, ownership and taking risks and action
* Energizing - Energy balance, recovery and sustaining practices
* Meaning - Happiness, core strengths and purpose
Barsh then walks the reader through each of the five elements, accompanied by a series of self reflective and team exercised designed to awaken and develop each of the five facets.  At the end, she hopes that he reader will have improved their leadership impact, self-fulfillment and resilience.
Ultimately, the book is a useful tool - as much for self awareness and self development as to provide enlightening leadership techniques.  Barth seems to embrace the approach that to lead, one must first take care of themselves and understand (perhaps even "center") themselves for maximum effectiveness.  It is a worthwhile read, and the exercises are thought provoking and useful.


Robins and Wildsmith look at comic books and graphic novels they believe are appropriate from pre-school through 8th grade in this book.  All but one of their recommendations includes both cover art and a full page of the comic for the reader to consider.  If the series or graphic novel has won awards these are noted next before topics of an educational nature are listed along with a rare website that expands upon these often very basic life lessons.  "Heads Up" lists some issues that might concern some parents like name calling or violence or potty humor for example.  "What's Next..." suggests other comic books or graphic novels that touch upon the same themes or use the same genre.
I was pleasantly surprised at the wide range of genres and the quality of artistry included in this guide.  Indeed the range is so great that I was surprised that some of these comic books or graphic novels were appropriate for this age range.  For example the "My Boyfriend is a Monster" series seem more for 9+ grade than 6-8 to me but perhaps we are pushing our girls to think about dating at earlier and earlier ages.  Likewise "Bone" was a shocker to see in these pages since we've always considered this a high school or adult graphic novel around my house.
Regardless Robins and Wildsmith give us enough information to make an informed decision before we buy any of these for our children or children we know.  I can't say this is worth buying given how many new comic books and graphic novels can come out every year but you should definitely borrow it from the library and check it out before you pop into your local comic book shop and buy something for a child in your life.


I have looked at this for a while now and finally decided to purchase it.  I have to be honest, it's not as cute in person as it looks online.  It is fun but I don't know that I would purchase it again.


During my scouting (not hunting) this make for a very light bag to hop in the Polaris with and watch the whitetails come into the field.  A little smaller in capacity than I expected - but still a great addition to my very large Filson collection.  Go Filson!


These packing cubes are very lightweight, soft and floppy.  Because they are floppy, I wouldn't expect them to protect clothes from wrinkling in a suitcase.  But because they are so lightweight, they will be great for organizing casual clothes and gear when you are trying to reduce the luggage weight.
I have been looking for some packing accessories for an upcoming horseback trip.  Our luggage will have weight restrictions, and everything must be packed into soft-sided duffels. These Uncharted packing cubes will be perfect for organizing some of my stuff within the duffels.  I won't have to dump out the whole duffel just to find my clean socks. These packing cubes are very lightweight, very smooth, and the mesh venting will be nice for letting the contents air out in the tent overnight, without unpacking everything.
They seem to be well made with tight stitching and dual direction zippers.  They are much smaller than I expected, though.  The largest one will fit two to three T-shirts.  The smallest one is barely larger than my phone, although it is several inches deep.


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