Tuesday, 18 August 2009
Name Badge Magnets
I ordered a one of these badges and received an e-mail the next day asking about colors, round or square edges, magnetic or pin backing. I was surprised by all of the options. I simply e-mailed my choices and received the item 4 days after ordering. Very happy! Custom Name Badges
was confused at first, didn't know where to enter information that needed to go on the tag. within a day of purchase received a phone call from distributor and had the tag 2 days later. appreciated professionalism of sales rep.
I ordered 4 of these to switch out on my science (teacher) lab coat. I was contacted via e-mail quickly after completing payment to ask what my choices were for colors, style, and wording. (Watch your e-mail carefully....I originally sent the e-mail to my spam folder without opening it based on the unfamiliar address!) I asked about clip art to add and the representative found and sent some choices for me to consider. I now have 4 unique badges that I am very pleased with... Other teachers think they're great & I know my students will flip over them next week! Don't hesitate to order some of these...great product, service, and price!
I placed my order and within minutes, received an email regarding the specifications. I got exactly what I was expecting just 2 days later. A custom order completed right the first time using professional materials - it doesn't get better than this!
I ordered a pin and within 15 minutes received an e-mail asking what color, edging, backing, and text I wanted for my pin. I received the exact pin I asked for 2 days later. I will certainly order again if I need to due to the cheap price and high quality!
I ordered this on a Thursday morning and got an email a few hours later asking what color, etc. I wanted. It came in the mail the following Monday. Really pleased with this company; some other mail order places takes weeks to fulfill the order.'
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Gluten Free Recipes - vegan cookbook, crock pot
You won't be sorry if you buy this one! Not only does this book contain simple, delicious, and nutritious, 100% vegan receipes, but it is also put together extremely well. The arrangement of the ingredients and instructions on each page makes each recipe easy to follow. All recipes are limited to one page, with the ingredients in the left column, and instructions in the right.
I own another cookbook (Viva Vegan by Terry Hope Romero), and while it contains tasty recipes, I rarely use it because there are multiple recipes on single pages, requiring you to turn the pages to see the remainder of many of the recipes... Which is not a good thing because you have to stop what you're doing to wash food off your hands, remove the book from the stand, turn the page, and place the book back in the stand before you can continue with the recipe. A 2nd problem I find with the arrangement of the Viva Vegan book is it's simply hard to follow with my eyes. Every time I look away (to do the next step), it takes me several seconds to find and "refocus" on the correct place on the page. So I really appreciate the user-friendly format of THIS book by Kathy Hester!
There are so many great recipes in this book, that I had a difficult time deciding what to try first. I decided to go with the "Chik'n Cacciatore" (made with seitan), and my family LOVED it! Over the next couple of days, I made the "Mix-and-Match Jambalaya", and the "Baigan Bharta" (eggplant curry).... and both were followed by rave reviews!
Some prep time is required in the recipes (chopping and sauteing), but Kathy makes it a cinch, by breaking up the instructions between "The Night Before", and "In the Morning". This helps tremendously if you want to toss everything in the crockpot on your way out to work in the morning. That being said, you don't have to do anything the night before; if you have a few additional minutes to spare in the morning, you can do everything at once.
Simply put, this is an EXCELLENT cookbook, whether you are a new vegan looking for simple, yet tasty and satisfying recipes that do not contain hard-to-find ingredients (which is common in vegan cookbooks)... or whether you're a long-term vegan, looking for a nice variety of easy to prepare, delectable dishes! The Vegan Slow Cooker: Simply Set It and Go with 150 Recipes for Intensely Flavorful, Fuss-Free Fare Everyone (Vegan or Not!) Will Devour
I was a bit hesitant to purchase this initially as I already have one vegan slow cooker cookbook by another author. I tried one of the recipes last night, and I loved it! The recipes look quite easy to make, with common ingredients, and sound super-yummy. I would highly recommend this cookbook, and I'm glad that I went ahead and purchased it.
This book is a MUST have for anyone seeking easy to prepare, delicious and healthy meals (the fact that they are vegan is the non dairy icing on the cake). I was given a slow cooker over a year ago and was not inspired to plug it in until I purchased this book. In the week and a half that I have owned the book, I have already made several recipes with great success (Thai Curry Tofu, Creamy Corn Chowder, and Chana Saag-oh my!).I am especially fond of the way the recipes are set up and tasks divided into "the night before" and "in the morning". On busy days, I usually settle for a quick, cold sandwich for dinner. No longer. I am giving copies of this book to friends and family. Vegan and carnivores (and every possibility in between) alike will adore this book!
Before I begin, let me make this clear: my husband and I are not vegans, or even vegetarians. So I hope you're pleasantly surprised to hear that upon opening this book for the first time, I literally bookmarked at least 15 recipes and couldn't decide what to make first. And even moreso, that our experiences thus far have been great. We've enjoyed the Italian Eggplant Casserole with Cashew-Tofu Ricotta and Pantry Pot Pie so much that we fight over leftovers. Last night I made the Whole Wheat Pumpkin Gingerbread and had a little sliver this morning - fantastic!
For a long time, I was not the biggest fan of the slow cooker because most of the recipes I found were comprised of processed ingredients and just plain boring and bland. And let's not forget the slow cooker recipes that require a zillion preparation steps, thus defeating the purpose of an appliance that is meant to save some time. Recently, though, that's been changing, as I've been compiling and developing a lot more recipes that fit my desire for flavorful, healthy recipes using wholesome ingredients. And that are quite easy to throw together. This book is a wonderful piece of that collection and I can't wait to try more of the recipes, because they all meet exactly what I'm looking for.
Besides great food, Hester delivers others requirements of a great cookbook: simple ingredient lists; clear, concise instructions (that even highlight the steps which can be completed the night before); and options for substitutions to meet various dietary needs.
Love this book. As I write this, we have the Thai Red Curry Tofu And Veggies in the slow cooker. The house smells wonderful. Can't wait for dinner. The author includes dried bean recipes, and tips for freezing leftover cooked beans for use in other recipes. Very helpful that she doesn't just just call for canned beans. A very diverse collection of recipes. Highly recommended!Edit: While the dishes are tasty, some use WAY too much water. The Thai Red Curry Tofu and Veggies was too watery. Next time I'll cut the water in half (maybe more) so it's not so soupy. We've also tried the White Bean and Kale Stew, but the recommnended 5 cups of water sounded like too much, so I just added three, and it was still pretty soupy. Overall, very good recipes. Though, watch the water unless you want soup.
I must say this is an impressive cookbook. Since becoming a vegan, it's been difficult finding recipes for the slow cooker that weren't soups. I'm just not a soup person. I tried other vegetarian slow cooker cookbooks and if there was a recurring veggie, it was leeks. Pounds of leeks, not just a couple. I never saw so many recipes with leeks ever! I like leeks, but not so frequently. Time is often an issue for me and on busy days, I relied on the crock pot. Even with menu planning, it wasn't as convenient as the slow cooker. This is an awesome array of tasty recipes. I've tried a couple so far with great results. I need to go shopping before I can try more. I also love the fact that so many of the harder to find ingredients have recipes, similar to the Happy Herbivore and Vegan Diner. To find many of those ingredients in this area that are ready-made, I would have to make a 2-hour round trip to Whole Foods or pay for an extra $10 shipping from a vegan store in Atlanta for the freezer packs and styrofoam cooler. - Vegan Cookbook - Slow Cooking - Crock Pot - Cookbook'
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Air Paddding - comfortable
I was really going to purchase this shoe until I saw a medium brown leather, black leather, and then BLACK KID as an option. Why is that?? That's really not nice.. I am of multi racial ethnicity and I was really offended....:-( Nine West Women's Newhouse Loafer,Black Box Leather,7 M US - Comfortable'
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Gold Necklace - gold necklace
I really do not consider this a toy. As a cat person, I found this lovely necklace fun to wear. I guess the fact that it comes in a cat shaped box makes it a toy but to me it just makes it cuter. A fun gift for the cat lover; hey that's me! 18k Kitty Cat Necklace Pendant Crystal in Shaped Gift Box - Gold Necklace'
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High Quality Suit - great value, darya trading
After some deliberation and inspection of the reviews of the version with the pleated pants, I decided to give this suit a shot figuring it would be about the same. The item arrived on time and was packaged hung on a thick (nice) plastic hanger inside of a dry-cleaner-like plastic bag. All the tags were in place and the suit arrive almost without a wrinkle to be found.
The fabric and lining of the suit are light weight and of very good quality for the price. A suit of similar build and quality would run about $200.00-$250.00 at a department store. I ordered based on my jacket size of 42R, and the jacket itself fit me very well, at least as good as other 42R off-the-rack jackets I'd tried on at a local department store.
As expected with the 6-inch drop, the pants came in size 36 with unfinished hems to let a tailor adjust the length. I had anticipated them fitting perfectly in the waist since my jeans size is a 36, but they were a bit tight and had to be loosened to around 37.5 inches (As stated in the description, there is enough fabric to easily let out/in about 2 inches.) Once properly adjusted to the waist and length, the pants fit very nicely.
Overall, I consider this suit to be a very good value and worth the money, and would definitely buy another suit from this seller. It's not top of line, thousand-dollar suit, but is should serve most purposes. Having it tailored/adjusted will cost some more, but that is to be expected of any off-the-rack suit that you will find. Presidential Suit Signature Collection Mens Suit Italian Super 140s Two Button Jacket Flat Front Pants Business Suit Dark Navy (42 Regular)
WARNING to future buyers!!!!!. Everything could be okay if the seller posted information on the composition of the fabric: 65% polyester and 35 rayon. Misleading description and the initial price before the reduction suggesting 140s wool, and this is only the name of its own suit. Unfortunately, I've been caught, and worse, from Europe and bought two suits shipping cost me $ 99 and even tax. I was hoping that I get a good quality suits, and received sewn from no natural materials. Next time I will be more rigorous and carefully inquired about the goods a seller.
I think this is a really nice suit for the price. I am 6 feet tall and 212 lbs. I wear a 44 regular in some jackets and a 46 regular in others, with a 36 waist in most pants. I ordered the 44 regular in this suit because with a 6 inch drop the pants would be a 38 waist and I didn't want the pants to be way too big. I found out the 38 waist pants with this suit fit like a 36. The 44 jacket is a touch snug but the arm length is just right.
It has the right drop, the cut was shapely but not to trim, the jacket has a nice hang and fits well across the shoulders, and the linen is good quality. The attention to detail is high with a high quality of construction, the stitching is excellent, and the hidden finishes are well done!!
I too was a little leery about buying a suit on line. But considering the price I figured not much to risk. The suit arrived and looked/felt great. Jacket fit perfectly. I would usually order a 44L but I like the cuff of my shirt to come out more at the sleeve. I have athletic build, 6'1" 215lbs and this suit fit perfectly. It is a true slim fit. No big baggy leg. The waist says 38 but it's a small 38. I am a 36-37 waist and these pants fit perfectly. All I needed was to hem the leg. I also ordered the 3 button Signature collection but the pants were big and baggy. Maybe it was the pleats? If you like slim fits stick with the flat front pants. I returned the 3 button and ordered another 2 button Presidential in Black. The customer service was excellent. As both were the same price I didn't need to do anything. They did an exchange for me and I just got the Black and it's also perfect. Great CS. Highly recommend DARYA.
Excellent suit for the price.
Thanks - Great Value - Suits - High Quality Suit - Darya Trading'
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Best Digital Camera - great camera, best digital camera
This camera is amazing! I bought it based on the reviews I read, but had NO idea of all the different things this camera does! It shoots videos and it shoots in "sports mode" - taking many pictures one right after the other so you don't miss anything. We have used this camera at some multiple-day music festivals and are simply amazed at the clarity of the pictures and how easy it is to use! The sound on the videos is good (if your computer speakers are good) and a unipod solves the shake problem if you have one. The batteries last pretty long if you aren't shooting videos - that seems to use them up quicker. This is my first digital camera, and I bought it because 1) easy to use, 2) large preview screen and 3) uses AA batteries. I was absolutely thrilled it did all this extra stuff. Friends who took the same pictures with their cameras were surprised at the difference when the pictures were posted. Ours were much better. Highly recommend this camera - especially to the camera novice (like me). Nikon Coolpix L22 12.0MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Black)
I bought this camera after reading all the + reviews on several web sites. This is a very good camera for the price.
Pro's: price, simple to use, slips right into you shirt pocket or purse, very good pictures, bright LCD (sorry Kodak), uses AA batteries, good video.
Con's: none! I highly recommend this camera.
This is a great camera for everyday use, vacation shots, sports photos, and more. We take low-light, no flash photos with this on the "sports" setting for dance recitals and plays. The photos turn out terrific, and people always ask what camera we use because they are so impressed with the clarity of the shots.
This camera has numerous features and settings. The navigation between settings is pretty intuitive, and the instruction manual has lots more ideas too. It has good video capability for capturing something in a video file when you don't have a camcorder handy. You don't need special software to upload photos from this camera - I have a card reader in my computer to do all that.
The camera does a good job conserving battery life. We use rechargeable AA batteries without any problems for hundreds of photos per charge. It's compact and fairly lightweight, and it fits into a shirt pocket with ease.
The large screen makes reviewing photos easy, and deleting ones from the camera is simple with just a touch of a button plus an "are you sure?" question to keep you from potentially erasing something in error.
The 3.6x optical zoom is an improvement over the previous Nikon Coolpix we had, so this is now the favorite camera in my home! If you've had a Coolpix in the past and are thinking about getting a newer version, definitely do it! You'll find the operations and menu choices very similar to what you're used to, but with added improvements that you'll appreciate.
We've not had any problems with the battery cover on this camera or the previous Coolpix cameras we still own. If you break the battery cover, it's time for a new camera, unfortunately. But it's very sturdy and reliable, so we've never worried about it much.
This is a fantastic camera. The macro feature is the reason I got this camera and it's great for taking pictures of my aquarium. The sports mode works great for capturing fish. It's super easy to use.
The only con is that there are many possible settings and most of them are pretty specific. If you get the wrong setting, then pictures will look odd (strange colors or incorrect focus). However, these were very specific situations (like the aquarium) and once I figured out which setting to use, it works great.
I originally bought the Coolpix S203 and LOVED it. Good quailty pictures, chargeable battery and very slim. Super easy to carry around. When it got wet and died I wanted to replace it with the same model. Alas, it is no longer made. So, because I enjoyed my first Nikon Coolpix, I bought the L22 and was completly dissapointed. It seemed HUGE compared to my tiny S203 and the pictures were always blurry. It took extra seconds to switch from camera to movie and even to take a simple posed picture required 2.5 seconds of holding the button. Not a chance you would ever catch a good candid shot. I returned it and bought the S3000. Best idea and worth the extra $15. Plus this one does not require AA batteries like the L22.
I'm a very loyal Nikon fan and have been using their digital SLR cameras for years. My "bar" camera has always been a Canon, but I decided to try the Nikon Coolpix since I have always trusted Nikon's technology.
The camera takes nice pictures and is a very good price for a 12 megapixel camera. There is a large view screen, which is also a plus.
However, there are two major downsides to the camera that I wish I would have known before purchasing:
1) It uses AA batteries -- NOT a rechargeable battery pack. This actually makes the camera more expensive in the long run, since you need to constantly purchase AA batteries. It also makes the camera wider than battery-pack cameras since there has to be room for batteries. Hence, a camera that doesn't fit in your pocket as well as other models
2) After hitting the shutter button, it takes a LONG time for the camera to actually take the picture. So being out at the bar, everyone has to wait a LONG time holding their smiles... almost uncomfortably long. So this camera is not recommended for use at sporting events where you are trying to capture fast-action motion
I am no "techie", but this camera is user friendly and takes beautiful pictures. It does all the adjustments automaticly. If you want a "point & shoot", no-brainer I recommend this camera. AND it is "pretty".
I simply LOVE this camera. I am an over 50 year old artist. I wanted good quality pictures but I don't really understand the new technology. This camera is so easy to use and gets the quality I want in the pictures. You can even adjust certain elements to improve the picture even more to your liking. I would recommend this camera to anyone. - Best Digital Camera - Great Camera - Digital Camera - Point And Shoot'
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Low Light Photography - rangefinder, full frame
I assume that anyone spending $10-20K for an M9 system (camera and a few lenses) will do their own homework, so I won't insult anyone with comments about the quality of this camera or the pictures it takes. All I'll say is that in the right hands it is capable of producing stunning images. But at the same time, it isn't for everyone.
I have pretty much the full Nikon pro suite, but it's not about one brand being better than the other - both take fine photographs. There are many things my D3 can do that the M9 can't, and vice-versa. The M9 is a different tool, useful for different situations. Whether it's the camera for you depends on whether you encounter those M9 "sweet spot" situations often enough to make it worthwhile.
The M9 is best when you're working in a slow and methodical way, carefully composing, adjusting every setting, leaving nothing to chance. If you're the type of photographer who keeps his auto-focus lenses on "manual" most of the time, rarely letting the camera make important exposure decisions, then Leica might appeal to you. You probably also use your favorite prime lens more than any zoom.
For me, the form factor is a big part of it. The M9 isn't all that much bigger than (say) one of the bigger point-and-shoots - but this is no point and shoot in terms of picture quality. Carrying something around my neck that's well under half the weight and bulk of a Nikon D3 with 24-70 lens, while not sacrificing an ounce of image quality, is important to me.
If you're on the fence, I'd encourage you to rent one for several days to experience the Leica mystique firsthand. You'll either fall in love, or you'll be unimpressed and save yourself several thousand dollars. Leica M9 18MP Digital Range Finder Camera (Black, Body Only)
I am not an easy grader, and am a perfectionist. A perfectionist forced to compromise.
I give Leica M9 a solid 8 out of 10; maybe 8.5 out of 10. Certainly not higher.
Some dumb compromises in Leica M9: e.g. cheap screen. Why not sapphire screen like M8.2? Leica claims they wanted to meet a specific price target. Come on, the person who pays $7,000 for the body alone, will pay a couple of hundred dollars more for a better screen. Since I have no respect for such short comings, I prefer to rate Leica lower rather than higher. Now, bear in mind - i heart Leica tremendously.
So far I have had a few leica M6 cameras, M7, R something, M8.2 and now M9. Multiple lenses. Oh, also the lovely D-Lux 4.
M9 is by far the best leica camera I have had. In fact, the best digital camera I have owned. It has its quirks. But leica owners tend to be a quirky bunch too (and I mean that with utmost respect).
First, i have to tell you that it took me roughly seven months to receive my leica. While I was waiting, and getting impatient, bought a Nikon D700, multiple lenses, and then a D3S. It is a bit embarrasing and difficult to travel with the Nikons. Too loud and draw too much attention to themselves, everyone thinking I am a professional photographer. I hate that as I am just a humble street photographer. It is the speed of D700 and D3S that I miss in my Leica M9.
Leica M9 body feels great. Like a beautiful mechanical watch. I bought the grey one. Frankly the faux leather on it, feels a bit too ice-y cold, and a bit cheap. Maybe if i were to do it over, i would have gotten the black body. Maybe not....everyone has those!
The battery life is short. You need an extra battery with you for a long day trip with lots of shooting.
So easy to use the camera. Menu items down to bare essentials. The camera is light, easy to carry, does not draw any attention to itself or to you, unless people in the know see that and envy you.
My biggest problem with Leica cameras and the M9 is that I like to take lots of candid street shots. Like on a recent trip to San Francisco I witnessed an arrest in the tenderloin area (what on earth was I doing in one of the worst streets in the country? well...they have amazing Thai restaurants there).... I could have taken 20 nice pictures with my D3S. With Leica I did 20 shots, and one or two came fine but not great. Even my D-Lux 4 is better in that sense. Mainly because of the lack of auto-focus. Some swear by leica hyperfocal focusing. Well, they are ahead of me for sure.
So if you have the time, and only care about taking pictures of not moving subjects, then Leica is great. So grandma shots should be fine. If you want to take pictures of your child or grand kid running at the speed of light or even an old tire-less VW, then pull out your iphone.
Exaggeration aside, you will not regret buying Leica M9, unless they come with 9.2 immediately after your purchase. You will forget the high price tag. The colors are lively, the black and whites are gorgeous and you do not break your back by carrying a heavy camera.
Leica is a great camera but is not enough as your only camera. You need a D-Lux 5 or a nikon/canon type as well....I am happy for you that you do not have to wait as long as I did to receive yours. Many camera shops seem to have them in stock now. A friend of mine bought his on Amazon and received it within one day from his order. Not bad.
Best wishes to you whatever camera you go with.
By the time I could afford a Leica, film was on its way out. I learned how to take photos on a Rollei 35S, and shot for nearly two decades with a Nikon FM2. Developed my own B&W prints. Then I had kids. No more chemicals, no more dark room. When the M8 came out, I looked into it but it seemed to have too many problems (not full sensor, weird IR problems...)
I waited for the M9. Then I waited for it to be available. And waited. And waited.
I have to say this camera rediscovered to joy of photography. Manual focus, manual controls. And the glass is really something else to behold. The images this camera produces, especially in low light, are fantastic. I would encourage anyone who is interested to go to Flickr and check out the M9 group to see the photos.
This camera is not for everybody. But I think anyone thinking about spending as much money on a camera outfit (body + lenses) as a Hyundai probably knows what he or she is getting into. I am only here to attest (as an actual user and owner for nearly a year) that this camera delivers on everything it promises. - Compact - Photography - Full Frame - Rangefinder'
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Keyless Entry - keyless deadbolt, electronic lock
Let me say first off, I've been a Realtor and owner of my own real estate company for 25-years. I know quality and I see new, neat, high-end products on a daily basis. I've opened 1000's of doors, locks and deadbolts over the past 25-years.
Well, I was at the Ft. Lauderdale Home Show this Memorial day weekend. I go every year, and usually find at least one neat, cool item at the show that's a "must have" for the home and buy it or order it if its not available at the show. Well, the Sunnect AP501SN easily fit the bill this year.
So I bought two Sunnect AP501SN Advanced Protection Digital Deadbolt Locks, one for my front door and one of the door leading into the house from the garage. I installed one of them today.
These are heavy, well made, well constructed, nice looking top-shelf deadbolt locks. The quality, fit and finish is second to none.
It was real easy to install where my original existing deadbolt was located, the directions and photos were well written and easy to follow.
What is even more impressive is the technology that went in to designing and building these deadbolts. The Sunnect AP501SN is by far superior to Schlage, Quickset or anything else on the market.
These are the finest digital keypad deadbolts on the market at any price.
Its got a ton of neat features, including the autolock feature, which automatically locks the door after 3-seconds of closing it. Wow, never forget to lock your door, its automatic, unless you don't want to activate this feature, no problem, you can.
The two included access keys (and you don't need to use them)are 21st Century technology. No key hole, therefore no getting key bumped by the bad guys.
The unit has blue/red colored lights and musical tones/sounds that easily communicate with you so you know by both sight and sound how to program the deadbolt for your personal and individual needs and the status of your lock after you complete the install.
This is a 5-star product, and deserving for any homeowner, apartment owner, property manager, as its been approved by this Realtor. Sunnect AP501AB Advanced Protection Digital Deadbolt Lock, Aged Bronze
This is it. Top of the line. There's nowhere to go after this. Impeccable fit and finish. Good looking, sturdy, easy to use, easy to install. Now that I have them in my own home, I can say that the product videos are very accurate representations of what to expect. Watch them. It really is that easy and convenient. The written manual is of similar quality, and clearly explains all the features. My wife was a little concerned about the potential for getting locked out of her house by a crashing computer, but after reading the manual and using them for only a day, she's very comfortable with them. The manual latch on the inside and the 9V terminal on the outside ensure you'll always be able to get in or out. They are a little expensive, but easily pay for themselves the first time you lose a key and DON'T have to call a locksmith. Not to mention the value that comes from knowing they're un-bumpable, and the convenience of being able to hand out temporary codes and keys to house guests, pet sitters, etc.
I will mention one minor snag with installation: the included magnetic strike plates were not the same size as any of the existing strike plates on the doors in my 20-year-old home. (The bolt and bolt plates fit perfectly.) I don't know if things have been standardized since then, or if my builder just didn't follow standards. Some were too large, some too small. Without the magnet, the deadbolts still work, but the more advanced features like auto-lock and alarm are disabled. Fortunately, it is just a magnetic sensor, so simply attaching a tiny neodymium magnet (available online, from hobby stores, or even out of an old hard drive) on the bottom lip of your existing strike plates activates those features without requiring any modifications to the door frame. I just happened to have a bunch of neodymium magnets in my parts box, but if Sunnect had included several sizes of plate, or a neodymium retrofit right in the box, I'd have given them 6 stars for going above and beyond. As is, I'll have to knock them down to "only" 5.
Bottom line, this is as good as it gets, and if you're already interested enough to be reading this, you should probably just click the order button now.
The Good
-Great security
-Easy to use and program entry codes and register keys
-Sleek design and looks just as good in person
-Long battery life, option to hookup 9V if runs out
-Installation was easy with existing door cutouts.
The Bad
-Priced a little high, but well worth the investment.
I first went to Lowes and Home Depot looking for a Deadbolt for my home. I have a 3 and 2 year old children. Babysitter, Maid, and friends are always coming and going and so I was always forgetting to lock the door. One time I found my two children outside since the door wasn't locked and I was busy with my 3 month old. Having such young children makes this household very, very, very busy! After the initial shock of my children being outside, I decided to change the lock. I first bought a lock from Homedepot but it didn't have autolock which was what I was really looking for. They did have one that did but the buttons and lock looked so cheap that I decided to pass. I installed their most expensive one which was around $120 but after two days I decided to order this lock from amazon. As soon as I received it, I could tell a huge difference in locks. This one was a lot heavier and seem more secure than the other lock. It did take me a bit of time to install it because the deadbolt was a different size than my existing one but I love it. On the door jamb side is a magnetic part which knows when the door is closed and auto locks the door for me. It looks ten times better than the home depot one. The only issue I have is that there is only one programable code for the lock. I think. The other was able to handle 20 different codes but I guess it is no big deal for me. I wouldn't be able to tell who opened the door anyway like my alarm company does when I use a code. If I didn't have the alarm, it would be a different story but overall I do love this lock. - Keyless Entry - Keypad - Keyless Deadbolt - Electronic Lock'
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Body Solid - ab straps, body solid
I've used other ab slings, but this is the first set that I've used that is really comfortable (it is a little wider and thicker than most) - allowing you to spend more time and do more exercises with them. The construction is amazing and you are completely confident that these will hold you and last a long time. Great value, too. Body Solid AAB2 Gut-Blaster Slings - Body Solid - Ab Straps'
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my new favorite shirt, no doubt. being a girl, i was nervous to order a unisex shirt but i prefer this one to the "girls" shirt. it fits everywhere just right. they do run big though, so even though i am usually a M or L, the S is perfect. i plan on ordering one in every color now that i know how great they are. American Made Apparel Short Sleeve Deep V-Neck Tee - Black 6456 XL
I searched for a shirt my husband wouldn't take the scissors to in order to accommodate his open neck summer shirts. This one was perfect. It is pricey but less expensive from amazon than if I had gone to the store for it. I have washed these shirts several times and they hold up well. I only wish they were available with super saver shipping.
This t-shirt is well constructed, but the V-neck is a little lower than I expected based on the photo on the website. It's a t-shirt that I will definitely wear under another shirt and not by itself. Good overall.
This is just about my favorite shirt to wear. The cotton is extremely soft and really pulls off my look. One thing to know is that the shirts run big. I'm 6'2'', 160 lbs, and the Large is a little too big especially since these shirts are supposed to be slim. I ordered another shirt in a Medium and it fits so much better.
AA is one of maybe a handful of manufacturers that makes shirts that actually fit me perfectly, but the only one that is affordable to buy if you're going to buy an entire wardrobe's worth of T-shirts. The Fashion Rack Ships pretty quickly and they even include an easy way to return merchandise, even though I don't need to (and have never felt like I needed to).
I bought this shirt for my boyfriend on Christmas.
And is was perfect untill he put it on and realized there was a little hole in the side, ALso it didn't come with tags on it??
Other than that after we just sew it up, It was fine
I was skeptical that at such a low price these would be first quality AA shirts, but was pleasantly surprised. They're flattering and comfortable. It's unisex sizing, so women probably want to order one size smaller than usual.'
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Christopher Isherwood - julianne moore, matthew goode
There are not enough stars to rate this film.
I viewed this film after it received it's Oscar nod, and, having set such high expectation is not always a good way to see a movie. But the film left me speechless, breathless and emotionally spent.
__Every__single__shot__ in this film is laid out with perfect form, intensity, color and natural beauty and flows as if you're literally watching the purest form of a new day's dawn through George's eyes, frame by frame. Despite the dark tones you hear so often cast on this film it is highly optimistic. Meaningless language and hollywood histrionics is spared leaving the viewer to feel the pain (and rebirth) with introspective intensity. High marks for the integrity and respect afforded every character, every feeling, every situation, every scene.
Colin Firth owns George Falconer -- simple as that. I feel a new appreciation far and above my already high admiration of this beautiful, accomplished and intelligent actor.
I do hope Tom Ford should pick up a camera more often. A Single Man
This film took me by surprise. Being that this was Tom Ford's directorial debut, I didn't know what sort of expectations, if any, I should have had. That speculation was a profound waste of time. I like a great many movies but I love only a handful and this one falls squarely in the center of the latter category. I found it a profoundly lyrical and human exploration of the weight of loss, of the way we try to continue with a life that is now seemingly foreign because it is so jarringly incomplete; a study in reflective motion - the stranger in the mirror that shadows us. We witness how from the moment he wakes, George struggles to just exist in the most normal sense rather than live in the more extraordinary one. As he states early in the film "You see, my heart has been broken." However, we not only see it, we come to feel it. We are wholly sympathetic to him because, in many ways, he's all of us. Just like his loss, George's pain is universal and through that hole in his soul, we enter and come to know him. Colin Firth's performance is superb; a walking testament to weary resignation and automatic reflex. He operates by rote and instinct, struggling to reach the end of every minute of his day. The clocks in his world move ever so slowly and the monotone tick of the seconds hand reminds him just how much more of the day still looms darkly before him. Firth walks that very tricky tightrope with a character that can very easily become the embodiment of all that is maudlin while simultaneously failing to elicit even an ounce of compassion from the viewer. Caricature is one misstep away but he doesn't come anywhere near that pitfall. George is a sad creature, no doubt, but he's not pathetic; a dignified streak runs prominently through him. To those outside his reality, he's the same George they've always known and he dutifully embraces the charade. As his longtime friend, Charlotte (Charley), Julianne Moore delivers with her customary and unerring brilliance. Donning a first rate English accent and a sense of frustration for her ill-conceived affection for George, she struggles alongside her friend to hold on to a world that is slowly leaving her behind. Nicholas Hoult is a revelation as Kenny Potter, George's student; a young man whose own sense of isolation draws him to George and his detached and well thought out approach to life and human interaction. In him he finds a kindred spirit. As Jim, George's partner of 16 years whom we get to know almost exclusively through flashbacks, Matthew Goode offers an honest portrayal of someone whose capacity to love and be loved forever transfigured those around him. Now let us move onto Tom Ford. Where has this man been hiding all these years? He was born to direct. His unfailing attention to detail, his ability to frame a scene is fluid and innate. People go to film school for years for one third of what obviously comes naturally to him. From the first scene to the last, the film pulsates with a lyrical quality that renders it a true work of art and not just another movie. He has certainly set the bar very high for himself. Directorial debuts such as these, are rare indeed. We're not talking Redford in Ordinary People because for more than 20 years he stood in front of the camera. Ford's screenplay adapted from a source that many considered unfilmable is yet one more achievement. The art direction is another major player in the film and it is spectacular, indeed. Both interiors and exteriors brim with authenticity and impeccable taste. The same is true of the music score by Abel Korzeniowski and Shigeru Umebayashi. Though somewhat minimalist in nature it was far warmer and more melodic with just the right amount of melancholy underpinnings. Why this film wasn't showered with Oscar nominations I'll never understand because it more than deserves them. To say that I loved it, is an understatement. A Single Man is, without question, a true work of art.
Colin Firth is superb in this film about a man dealing with loss. Firth does an excellent job of subtle character development as he plays a man overcome with grief to the point that he has become numb. But it is more than this for it is about the forces that pull us into death to join those that have gone before us and the beautiful forces of life that pull us toward life, to keep going for anther day to enjoy the gift of existence. It is the story of an English professor in a community college in the 1960s who is trying to get through another day as his memory takes him back to conversations and intimacy with his deceased lover, Jim. Jim, played by Matthew Goode, was his partner for many years, and now, left alone, the title "A Single Man" has multiple meanings. George Falconer is still connected to the world, as evidenced by his friendship with Charley, an old girlfriend, who has become a confidant. Julianne Moore is great in this role. The character of George Falconer may be fearful of isolation and a solitary existence but he is also resistant to the attractions of the world, fully evident in the character of Kenny, a beautiful sensitive young student from one of his classes. Nicholas Hoult plays Kenny and it is not just Kenny's beauty that retains George's interest but the desire on the part of Kenny for insightful and meaningful interactions with a like minded soul. In fact the film shows George propositioned by a beautiful and yet vulnerable male hustler outside a liquor store. Worldly beauty doesn't pull him back from the brink. It is Kenny's more nuanced and meaningful overtures that act as a lifeline to a drowning man. This is a film for adults. Colin Firth's portrayal of George is one of loss, and disorienting grief, covered over with rituals of control and order. He has the exceptional ability to be coolly handsome while revealing a boiling undercurrent just below his surface. Nicholas Hoult is also excellent, first appearing as an appealing young man in the classroom, but revealing more depth and desire of meaningful interaction with each scene. Julianne Moore, playing an isolated divorcee, plays one of those wonderful friends who is supportive and kind and still may have an unrevealed agenda. She plays the part well. The film is based on Christopher Isherwood's novel of the same name, but be aware that changes have been made, and the film should be judged on its own merits since it has significantly adapted parts of the novel, including the ending. Visually, the film is stunning, for it captures the best sensibilities of late 1950's modernism and design. - Nicholas Hoult - Julianne Moore - Matthew Goode - Christopher Isherwood'
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after clay barring the finish, and using a glaze to polish the finish. i applied the HD wax. i didn't see any difference. my car's finish is a metallic gray/blue. i looked back and thought this was a waste of money. the next morning when the sun was out, i was wrong. the paint had a depth and gloss i had never seen. the wax is on the expensive side. there doesn't look like there's much in the container, to justify the price. a little does go a long way. i know why high end manufacturers recommend this wax. if you want your vehicle to have the best shine your paint can produce this wax will do it. if your finish isn't in good shape. use a clay bar, pre cleaner, glaze, and then the HD wax. always use a clay bar no matter the paint's condition 3 times a year. it reduces swirl marks by removing the embedded particles stuck in your paint that compounds and cleaner waxes pick up, and abrade the finish as you buff. Autoglym HDWAXUS High Definition Wax - 5.3 oz.
Autoglym HD Wax was a product that I bought with trepidation. It was expensive but online reviews were very good. Mind you, I have bought almost every wax found in stores, such as Turtle's ICE; Meguiar's NXT, Medallion and Gold Class; Mothers Reflections and SynWax and Eagle's Nano. They were okay but I was never really completely satisfied with the results so I decided to go a bit overboard and bought some boutique waxes. I have used and been satisfied with P21S from Germany. The P21S was durable, extremely easy to apply and remove and left the car with a slick and glossy finish.
But Autoglym's HD Wax finish left the car with a gloss that really impressed me. The wax is of a medium consistency, not soft nor really hard out of the jar. It is easy to apply and moderately easy to remove. The finish is somewhat slick, not as slick as a pure carnauba wax like P21S but better than synthetics. Water beading is very good (not quite as good as P21S) and a bit more durable than P21S. Once applied, rewaxing the car is a bit difficult as the newly applied wqax does not adhere too well to leftover wax on the car.
Again, this wax has a shine and reflection that to me is unsurpassed. I normally wash and wax my car every three-four weeks so I cannot tell you about long term durability but I am impressed with the product. Remember, nearly all boutique waxes do not have any cleaning properties. To get the most out of this wax will require that you properly prepare your car finish before using the Autoglym HD wax. This includes clay barring to remove any embedded particles in your paint, polishing the finish to remove oxidation and maybe applying a glaze as well.
This wax gives the longest lasting shine and paint protection I've seen yet! I've used many waxes in the past (meguiars, blue coral, etc.) and Autogym HD out shine and outlasted them all with less work. When applied properly it deepens the paint color while giving a high gloss that has lasted 3+ winter months outside in weather. A bit spendy, but worth every penny!
I have a metal flake black car that was starting to look 'tired'. I went over it with a clay bar then Meguire's 105 and 205 polishes and then applied the Autoglym HD.
As a previous reviewer stated, the gloss and depth is stunning. I have never seen the finish look as good.
This wax does not have any abrasives or cleaners in it so while it will add gloss and protect your paint it will not, by itself, bring back neglected paint.
To a clean car, apply this very sparingly. You really do not need much at all. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because it has some minor dusting when removing the haze. Not a problem or hazard.
This wax has a tendency of drying out in the can!I had purchased 10 cans of this recently for my detail shop and they all came half dried out. I have found that the application of this product is very labor intensive but I'm not to surprised at this price level. It does not feel like a high quality wax when I use it. This wax seems to have to much solvent and polymer resin in its formula. The results: The product beads up very well for about a month then it breaks down. The wax leaves alot of spotchy oil residue that only seems to level out after you wash it. I would not suggest this product. - Wax - Waxes'
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Imse Vimse - cloth diapers, reusable swim diaper
This swim diaper is a lot easier to use than Lil Swimmers. I was a little worried when I first saw this diaper that it wouldn't fit my 2-year-old, but it did. We used it at her first swimming lesson. It has not yet been challenged by frequent or heavy usage, but a lot of public pools now require reusable diapers, so I had to get one. Imse Vimse Swim Diaper Green Fish Large (20-26lbs)
This is the third Imse Vimse Swim Diaper I have bought for my son and I love them. They are easy to use and he has used them past the listed weight. I love that they have snaps, easier on and off than disposables. - Finis - Reusable Swim Diaper - Pool Diaper - Cloth Diapers'
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