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Archive for October, 2010

Its Perfect! with a shinier finish.
Love the rastafarian accents although are not much visible in the picture.
Was recieved in 3 days!
Overall – Awesome!
Casio Midsize DW6900R 7

Eoin Colfer has earned my undying admiration: He writes a truly entertaining and unique youth novel. Artemis Fowl is complex, it’s unpredictable, it’s imaginative, it has some gruesome descriptions, and it is really, really good.

Colfer’s focal point is the wanna-be evil boy genius. He’s all genius, but he can’t quite bring himself to be truly evil, and the conflict in character is fascinating to read. Colfer latches on to a real problem that so many youth identify with, sadly–the absentee parents for reasons that even they can’t always help. Although Colfer acknowledges this issue, he doesn’t preach, he just lets it be, and allows Artemis to make his own mess and dig his way out.

Colfer’s imaginative LEP unit and Foaly are great fun to read. I can’t wait to get into the second novel, and I would not hesitate to recommend this series to any upper elementary/middle school aged reader, either in years or at heart. Order the series without reserve and enjoy!
V7 12A6865 Black Toner

Forty minutes ago, I got a real shock. My bare foot bumped into this scale and it bumped into the toilet. I heard an explosion, and the glass blew all over the bathroom floor, even out into the hall past the open bathroom door. By the way, I did not bump this with much force. I wasn’t running – more like shuffling. The noise was so loud, I was certain that somehow it was the toilet that cracked or blew a hole in it.

This scale is beautiful. It’s always worked. It seems accurate to me. But…

Both of my feet are bleeding on top of both my feet from shards so small, I don’t even know where they went. Both wounds look like pinholes, but you should have seen the blood gush. I’m sure I swept up most of the glass, but anything I missed will turn up in the next couple of days… in my feet!

Small and large chunks of crystalized glass are all over the place. I even took a couple of pictures in case anyone is interested. The entire top plate is exploded and the underlying plastic is in pieces, too, with wires dangling.

So, who is the maniac that designed this thing? It is dangerous if you have children, and it is dangerous for the elderly. It’s also dangerous if you rely on a blood supply. I bought this for my father to use as he’s 85 years old, and his weight changes are critical. Fortunately, he’s in the hospital now, so at least he’s safe from this thing!

I heartily recommend this product unless safety is a concern. Think I’ll buy another? Are ya nuts???!!!
2x Digital Telephoto Professional

This book took me by surprise. It seemed to drag a bit through the first few chapters, but then it got very interesting very quickly. I was not a fan of the bad language, but the author really tries to put the reader in the rough circus setting and unfortunately, the circus is composed of less-than-polished people. This book is full of action, and has a great romance story. I loved the ending. Minus the language and crudeness, I would give this book 5 out of 5.

PS (I’VE HEARD THAT ROBERT PATTINSON WILL BE PLAYING JACOB JANKOWSKI IN THE MOVIE IN 2011!)
Sterling Silver Reflections Kids

If you want to read about God … as in Christian God, go to the Bible. If you want a book that will make you feel good about all your choices and that will avoid anything that might “offend” you for making bad choices, this is your book. This book is basically the opinion of the author about what his god would say about particular actions and/or situations. If you’re looking for a “feel good” not too committal or deep regard for Christian values, this is your book. If you want something more legit…that speaks truthfully about the word of God, again, go to the Bible. This book finds ways to justify any action you make as “okay” and without serious consequence. The title is a bit deceiving.
Panaracer Pana Pasela Tour

I bought two of these a year-and-a-half ago and they have worked out really well. I use my bikes all the time, mountain, hybrid, and road bike. They have done their job admirably, and continue to be top notch products. The paint has faded in the sun, but honestly I see that as a good sign. They don’t look pretty anymore, but there isn’t any rust on the bolts even though I leave them exposed to the elements all year. I frequently drive on the interstate at 75 mph with two bikes attached. At first I used tons of straps, but since then I have decided that they mostly aren’t necessary as they are weighted down by a couple of cut up 2×4’s. I much prefer these yolks to the hitch rack that my father-in-law has; loading and unloading is easier, your car still fits in the garage, and your bikes don’t jostle each-other. Coupled with some wheel carriers, this is the way to go if you have a vehicle with some space, such as a Ford Ranger or bigger.

I like this product enough that I recently ordered another one to fit a third bike in the back of my truck.

Bottom Line: Don’t wast your time and money on a rack, buy a couple of these and some scrap wood.
Thule Low Rider Bike

I love my Kindle. It’s very easy to use, books download very quickly, and I can shop on it to choose my next book. I thought having to press next page would bother me but not at all. I love books themselves so I had some reservations about switching to a Kindle but the financial side (other than initial cost) convinced me that I needed to do this.
The size is perfect and the weight is less than a hardback book. My only “problem” is that I can no longer cheat and read the last few pages of a book before I get to the end – actually that’s a bad habit that needed to be broken. I’m still learning on it but I’ve read 4 books so far and really love it. I like that I can organize the books by collections, i.e. book club selections vs. my selections (so far.)
Overall, anyone who loves to read would love this. Yes, I do miss having a physical book a little but Kindle has definitely won me over to electronic books.
Love my Kindle!!!
Dimension DImension Heavy duty

I looked everywhere for this and was so happy when I found it here on Amazon. It’s nice to revisit an old favorite while driving down the road, giving me a great alternative to the garbage that’s on the radio. It was a little expensive but it is worth it for this hard to find gem.
MED SNOOZER SHERPA TOP

I thought this book was enjoyable. Toward the end I didn’t want to put it down. There was a slow start toward the beginning (as some of the characters were introduced), but it had several twists and turns and the slower part wasn’t even too dreadful or long-lasting. I especially enjoyed the story when they go back to him as an older man. I was incredibly delighted with the way the book ended and would highly recommend this book for anyone looking for something different.
LEXMARK X644H11A Laser Toner

I am 42 and was not going to read the book. After 2 very long years of friends telling me and pleading with me—I was weak and purchased the book. If you ever loved someone so much and missed them when they left the room-this book is for you. If you ever wanted to be loved by someone and he would save you-this book is for you. I am so very fortunate to have my very own Edward Cullen. We just celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary. I can not breathe when he is away from me. If you are in a loving relationship-this book is for you.
2x Digital Telephoto Professional