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Archive for April, 2010

A few of my friends had gotten a Kindle wireless and just loved it and were trying to talk me into one for about 6 months. Me being skeptic took awhile to think about it till they showed me what it does and how easy to use, that night I went home and signed on to Amazon for the Kindle and ordered it. Well my friends were so excited for me and told me I would enjoy it when I got it. I received it and now on my 3rd book and it is so nice to use, it picks up where you left off and if you need a refresher you can go back a page or two. I love all the new technology today, and will enjoy this forever and don’t have to go and buy paperbooks and wonder what to do with them after reading them. Thanks Kindle for a wonderful product.
Cichlid Gold Medium Sinking

I had a hard time putting this book down, not because it was action packed or particularly fast paced, but because the development, sincerity and engaging voice of the main character at both stages of his life was refreshingly flawless. The voice remains true and believable throughout the entire narrative and is well developed giving me a clear picture of who Jacob Jankowski is and why I should care. Because this is achieved, I am fully invested in his world and experiences. Like wise, the supporting characters are dynamic and interesting, but even given their deformities, whether physical or psychologically, they never over shadow the main character.

The book provokes thoughts on treatment and intelligence of animals, economy, marriage, class, race, healthcare, friendship and family. As well as, it forces us to take a hard look at how our culture deals with the elderly.

“Sometimes the monotony of bingo and sing-alongs and ancient dusty people parked in the hallway in wheelchairs makes me long for death. Particularly when I remember that I’m one of the ancient dusty people, filed away like some worthless tchotchke.”

If I had to give a ‘con’ to the book, it would be toward the ending when the author simplifies Jacob’s journey with a ‘run away with the circus’ solution. However, this does not disappoint and in a way is the logical path and most appropriate ending given the character’s circumstances and alternative. It is the happiest it can get.
Fisher Price Precious Planet

This pedometer is as good as it sounds! It is simple to use and very accurate. My number one favorite feature of this pedometer is that you can carry it in your pocket or purse and it accurately counts your steps. If there happens to be a time when you have to clip it to your waist it comes with a removeable clip that works really well as well as a saftey clip. It is light weight and is a good size so that it is not too bulky to carry in your pocket. One might think that you could bump some of the buttons and mess up the count but it has never happened to me. It also keeps track of aerobic steps, calories, miles walked and seven days worth of steps. I would recommend this pedometer to anyone looking to buy one.
Linux The Textbook Book

I us it on my dog, cats, and horses. It works great. Much better than any other brushes, esp in spring sheading season
Classic Straight USB Cable

After multiple attempts at other devices to hold your NUVI in place, this is light years ahead of anything else. The best part is that it is more portable, and stays put. When you leave the vehicle, simply move it so no one thinks you have a GPS in the car. Saves on a potential break in by someone looking to steal your device. Velcro NEVER sticks, and you don’t have to keep cleaning your windshield!
HERMIT CRAB SAND YELLOW

This little vacuum has done very well for me. It really cleans my rugs well.
Musical Instruments Fun Shaped

I have now owned 2 pairs of these headphones. They soind great, but they do not last!!! The rubber cord tends to melt away leaving exposed wire after less than 2 months. This then will give you a great little shock from time to time. eventually you will hear pops and cracks.
I loved the sound and feel, but the quality of manufacturing was just crap, avoid these if you can.
Sony MDR EX81LP Bud

I’ve had this now for a couple of years and have logged countless miles on it in rain, cold, heat, etc. A very durable watch. GPS is fairly accurate (only off by less than 1/10 of a mile after any 5K. I know that these have gotten smaller, but for the money, this is a very wise purchase! A must have for any runner who wants to log their runs or to review races, runs, etc.
AC Adapter for Apple

I’ve had my Hoover Tempo Widepath for a few years now, and it has been a reliable vacuum that has worked well for me. I prefer a bagged vacuum over a bag-less because I think it is easier to throw out a bag than it is to break down and rinse down a bag-less machine (and much less messy too). I had to replace the belt once but that is to be expected. It does a great job at pulling up dog hair and works fantastic on carpet and tile. It is an inexpensive vacuum but I find that it does everything I need it to do, and does it well. I have a few nitpicks: 1) The cord is shorter than other vacuums I have owned. 2) The bag is kind of ill fitting in it’s compartment. 3) You can’t turn off the brush. Still, it’s a good machine for a good price and worth considering if you want an upright vacuum.
Thomastik Precision Steel 4

I read the saga because my friends suggested it to me, and I will say that I do like the Twilight books, but I am not overly obsessed with them. I think all together the characters are well developed, but Bella is one character that is harder to understand. I also agree with many others who say that the book has a lot of unnecessary parts of the story in it, but is lacking in some scenes that I would have loved to read. I think if you are looking for a easy read then you have found the perfect book for you. This may be a personal preference but I also have a hard time following books in a first person point of view, but the book did keep my interest and I would read them again.

I do wish though that Stephanie would elaborate more on Carlisle and Esme’s relationship. These are two characters, besides Alice, that I found interesting and captured my attention. I mean seriously Carlisle is three-hundred and something years old, he must have some type of story to tell. I would love to read about how he and Esme fell in love with each other and their years and struggles as a couple. If Stephanie would write a book about them I would defiantly take the time to read it.

All in all I think the books are a good read for the feel of fiction and fantasy. They are easy to read and a very great page turner. You may be on the edge of your seat for most of the book if you get can get past some of the whining.
DeFeet Levitator Lite Wool