Thursday, 12 August 2010

Neutrogena - neutrogena, cleansers


The Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser Pump is really quite a nice product. I also liked the convenience of the pump. It left my skin clean and soft overall. The lather is very different than the bar soap I'm accustomed to. I'll probably purchase it if it isn't overly expensive. A very gentle product. Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser, Normal to Oily Skin, 6.7 Ounce

This is a great product! Well worth the price, a little goes a long way. It doesn't over-dry your skin and isn't heavy with fragrance. I have dry skin and I was sure that this product would make it worse. It didn't! I love it and will definitely buy it again.

This product left my skin feeling clean and firm, not over dried. The smell of the product was pleasant, which is more than I can say for most other products that are too perfumed for my allergies. The only thing I didn't like was the fact that it really didn't work into a lather at all. But it surely left my face feeling clean!

I really liked the Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser. A little goes a long way. Where I've had to use two or three squirts of other cleansers, I used only one with this one. It lathers up very well and leaves my face feeling soft. I have used a previous Neutrogena product that burned my eyes, but this one didn't do that at all. The cleanser is fragrance free, so no need to worry about that. I'm happy with this product and would recommend it to others. It's a very mild cleanser.

I used this product morning and evening. It didn't leave my skin feeling dull or dry. It made it feel clean and refreshed and actually made my overall skin appearance seem more vibrant. Just a small portion went a long way, which I found out after the first use. A small portion lathered up nicely and did a thorough job of cleaning my face. The weather recently turned cooler in my area and made my skin dry out, but this product seemed to help replace some of the moisture. - Neutrogena - Cleansers'


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Close Quarters Electric Drill - light, close quarters electric drill


I considered all of the right-angle drills currently available in this class before making my purchase. Here is why I decided against each of the competitors and bought the Makita DA3010F:

THE COMPETITORS:

--Bosch 1132VSR 3/8" Right-Angle Drill

I have many fantastic Bosch tools, but this one does not impress me. It is less powerful than the others in its class, and the bevel gears generate a lot of heat when being worked long or worked hard. It has an awkward power switch, which for safety reasons requires a compound motion to actuate. This unit has no side handle option. It is also expensive.

--Milwaukee 0375-6 3/8" Close-Quarters Drill

This drill is also comparatively underpowered. It too has no side handle. Personally, I don't like the 55-degree angle, and physical shape of this drill. I have no first hand experience with this tool, but it seems as though the shape would preclude use in some tight quarter situations such as a hole close to (and parallel to) the floor in a half-width joist. I respect Milwaukee drills and doubtless this one shines in many respects, but I don't like it.

--DEWALT DW160 3/8" Heavy Duty Right Angle Drill

This is a poor excuse for a drill. It has no side handle, it is severely underpowered, and does not reverse! This is a real surprise from DeWalt. It might not be a bad tool if it were priced at $59 but with a street price of $135 (Amazon) it's abysmal.

--Hitachi D10YB 3/8" Right Angle Drill

This tool really caught my eye. It's powerful, slim, and has a side handle. Being fully $50 cheaper than the Makita, it seemed like a real winner. HOWEVER it has 2 glaring problems. PROBLEM 1: The on-off switch is separate from the speed control. I find it essential to be able to vary the torque of the tool on the fly with my trigger finger rather than having to stop, adjust the speed, then restart. Furthermore, the on-off switch slides, and requires deliberate disengagement to turn the tool off. You are unlikely to be able to deliberately disengage the switch if your drill bit binds up unexpectedly as they often do. What happens is that the drill body begins turning instead of the bit. When this happens, there is a real danger of fingers or other body parts being pinned (read crushed) between the drill and some stationary object nearby. This is especially risky in a close quarter situation where your getting-out-of-the-way options are limited. PROBLEM 2: To make matters worse, the drill has feedback circuitry to maintain a constant RPM no matter what the load is on the motor. Normally that's a good feature in a power tool, but NOT in a compact right-angle drill. This is very dangerous. If your bit binds up as described above, and a body part gets pinned it will be exposed to the MAXIMUM force the drill can produce even if the drill is on the lowest power setting! When the drill notices that it's slowing down (because it's crushing your hand) it cranks up the power as much as possible to keep the chuck from slowing down. (Did I forget to mention that the power switch is still locked on?)



SO I BOUGHT THE MAKITA DA3010F 3/8" Angle Drill with L.E.D. Light

The Makita does not have the dangerous feedback circuitry feature mentioned above. When my bit binds up, the tool either jerks to a stop because it's on a low power setting, or it gets yanked out of my control hand, causing my fingers to release the speed switch, and the drill just stops. No crushed fingers!

The Makita is powerful, it is compact, and it has a nice removable side handle which attaches to EITHER side of the drill. Fit and finish is as good as I have ever seen on a power tool. I was impressed. The variable speed paddle switch has a speed limit dial. It is a excellent design. It lets you take advantage of the precise, light action of the paddle-switch actuator yet it caps your maximum speed to a pre-set limit. It really works well.

If I had to make a wish list, it would include adding an electronic brake and a pushbutton safety switch to this tool. The safety is of secondary importance, because you will quickly learn to turn the speed-limit dial down to zero. This works as well as a having a dedicated safety switch, but it would be nice to leave the speed limit dial set where you want it, and toggle a safety on and off when changing bits etc. I should probably mention that NONE of the other tools reviewed here had these wishlist features either.

The LED work light is a very nice touch. When drilling with spade bits in dark quarters I can even watch the color of the wood change as each layer of the grain is removed. Furthermore, when you lightly touch the paddle switch, the light turns on without actually spinning the chuck so you can use the drill as an impromptu flashlight without brandishing a spinning drill bit! I expect that you'll see LED lights on nearly every tool in the future. I just makes too much sense.

I give this tool my highest recommendation. It smacks of quality, and feels good in your hand. Makita DA3010F 4 Amp 3/8-Inch Right Angle Drill with LED Light

I looked at a lot of right angle drills before choosing this one. My needs are to be able to drill holes for wiring etc, in floor joists, and also being able to access cramped quarters in building cabinetry. Additionally, I needed to have a drill that would not be too powerful for mounting screws. Well this drill uniquely fills that bill exactly. Not only does it have a larger amperage motor than the competition, in medium duty, moderately priced drills, but also it has an adjustable setting for the level of power, so it achieves a certain level of resistance. No stripping or overinserting screw heads. So combining the variable speed feature, with an adjustable default setting, makes it unique in the industry for a medium duty right angle drill. All this while maintaining enough torque according to the owner's manual, to drill a one inch hole in wood. I don't need to drill holes larger than that, if I did, and on a regular basis, I would look into the Hole Hawg. Personally, I am relieved to not be using an overtorqued drill for working in cramped quarters, using spade bits. I have the Milwaukee 110 volt hammer drill, and am always concerned about breaking a wrist when it catches a bit. The Hole Hawg is even more of a concern in that regard. Of course the ultimate is to have both. Back to the Makita: This drill reverses, unlike the Dewalt for a little less money, which also has a lower amperage motor, and other anomalies as reported in the reviews. The Makita having a work light built into it, that they claim will never burn out for the life of the drill, is a nice feature, for those cramped, less than well lit locations. I feel confident with the Makita name. I also looked at the Porter Cable air driven right angle drill, for less than half the price, but I know that air tools do not have the torque of a 110-volt ac model, unless you are buying a monster impact wrench, but it does reverse. I also opted for a corded 110-volt angle drill, since I would be using that for drilling holes in floor joists, and I know that can drain a cordless drill battery fast. One more item is that I like the keyed chuck. My cordless drills have the keyless chuck, and that is convenient for the cordless type applications. Keyed chucks are shorter in distance, than the keyless, which gives you even less head length for extra clearance, and they give you a one-time insertion step. Many times my keyless, needs to be retorqued, because it can come loose. If I need to have the quick speed change of the keyless, I can use one of the popular quick-change bit sets. Their are some very nice heavy-duty right angle drills. Porter Cable makes a heavy duty one, that is larger, and they make the air driven model I mentioned eariler. Milwaukee makes right angle drills with lots of torque, large motors and weight. In a day-to-day heavy-duty construction situation, I would be opting for one of them. But for my needs this Makita can't be beat. It costs a little more but I don't want to have to live without all of the different features it has. So there you have it, this drill is the ultimate niche for my needs. Hope this information is pertinent to yours as well. - Light - Right Angle Drill - Close Quarters Electric Drill - Low Profile'


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Iphone 3g Accessories


I ordered this cable because the image shows a real style Apple cable with rounded edges. I have an OtterBox case that requires a rounded edge cable in order to charge it. I received this cable and it is a generic square ended cable, which is completely useless to me. Though it might work it would require I remove the phone from the case every time I wanted to use it, which is not an option. White Sync & Charge USB Cable for Apple iPhone 3G / Apple iPhone 3GS

within days of a less than favorable review of this $.01 iPhone sync & charge cable, I received a call from the seller to inquire about the nature of my complaint. On my part, it was a minor inconvenience that the cable would sync but not charge. For a penny, I thought I got more than my moneys worth. He, however was dedicate to total customer satisfaction and I received a new cable, at no additional cost within 3 days.

That is Customer Service!

When my dog chewed through my iPhone adapter, I didn't want to spend $19 in the Apple store for a replacement. I considered replacing the dog, but instead I decided to find a cheap, compatible adapter. I found this one and I thought, "Well, if it doesn't work, I'm only out a couple bucks." I bought two of them, and the disadvantages were apparent right from the beginning.



First, as a previous reviewer mentioned, the business end of the cable is squared, not rounded. This wasn't a problem with my case, but it would be with others. Second, the construction and materials used leave a lot to be desired. There is no doubt when you look at this product that it is a cheap dollar store version, and that doesn't inspire a lot of confidence in it. Finally, my phone would not sync with iTunes. Considering iPhone users need to sync their phones to get crucial updates, that is a big problem. However, the cord did charge my phone, so it wasn't a complete loss. Or so I thought.



Within a week, through normal use, I broke the iPhone connector end on my cord. The plastic case came apart, and a few of the components fell out into my hand. The rest I had to carefully remove from inside the port on my phone. After a little tinkering, I was able to put the cable's connector back together, but it didn't fasten tightly. I remedied this by wrapping two small hair elastics tightly around it. The second cord lasted a few weeks longer, only falling apart recently. I was unable to repair the second. But hey, when held together with duct tape, chewing gum, and rubber bands, I still had one cord that charged my phone! Until just now.



The rigged up, cheap, piece of you-know-what cord decided about an hour ago to stop charging my phone completely. I don't know why. The components in the rubber-banded end are still secure, the connection is good, and it's plugged into a reliable power source. It occurred to me that though I saved a few dollars, I paid for it in hassles. Don't waste your money on this inferior product. Inferior is not even a strong enough word for what this product is; I don't think there's a word in the dictionary that quite captures the essence of crap that is this cord.

After reading all the negative comments, I didn't know whether to order the product or not. At last, I decided to give it a shot (rather than paying the high cost for the apple cable). When I received the cable, I tried to charge/sync my iPhone on a PC, a Mac, and with the wall charger - it didn't work. I contacted the company. Their answer was prompt and really kind.



Meanwhile, my girlfriend got herself an iPod touch. We tried to cable with her iPod - it worked. So, I decided not to return the cable. Then I went to an Apple Store and figured out in fact the problem was with my iPhone, not the cable. They swapped my iPhone, and right now the cable is working.



The cable is different than the original (the phone connector part is thinner). It comes in a nice box. Fast shipping. The customer service is great if your cable is not working - just make sure that the problem is caused by the cable. (They told me they were going to pay all the shipping, refund me for my return shipping, and send a new cable).

Cable works as described. Tested with an iPhone 3GS and it charges and syncs when attached to the computer. Works with the Apple branded USB to AC adapter that came with my phone.



The cable has two buttons that can be squeezed while inserting or removing from the phone. I actually prefer this to the OEM Apple cable which feels like I might break the small "hooks" when inserting into the phone.'


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Super Mario Bros - hat, e4hats


I love this hat. It fits and stays on because it has an elasticized back, and stayed on even in a high wind when others' hats were blowing off. The bill is deep enough to shade your eyes against the sun, and the fabric is good quality cotton. Most of all - I love the way it looks! White Cotton Elastic Newsboy Caps (size 7)

The hat arrived with what looks like a pencil line across the brim. I tried erasing it, with no luck. Rather than deal with the inconvenience of returning it, I bought a few cute buttons and sewed them across the line. The hat is also advertised as 100% cotton but the lining is definitely not cotton; it appears to be polyester.

The fabric has a denim feel, bright white and well made. Hat fits great and has the elastic back to adjust to fit anyone. Hat has the button on the top which adds a nice touch. I would only wear this with casual attire. Great for summer!

I lost all my hair recently due to chemotherapy treatments. Was looking for a lightweight summer hat that offers full coverage (e.g. hat covers the head all the way to the neck in the back). This hat is perfect and I've received lots of compliments from people about how cute it is. Durable but not too stiff.

This is the perfect Louisiana cap. With so much humidity you can pull all of your hair up in it and still look stylish. Being made of cotton it isn't hot. I love it and I have received lots of compliments.

Building a "Fire Mario" costume became a lot easier when I found this hat. Standard baseball caps don't have the right shape - this one does. It's comfortable, fits snugly (perhaps a tiny bit TOO snug for me, but I have a large head, so I fully expected this), and best of all, it's got the perfect shape for the look I'm going for. A little bit of creativity on my part (still need to attach my 'M'), and it'll be all set!



A definite recommendation for finishing off your favorite video game plumber costume... - Hat - E4hats - Newsboy Caps - Costume'


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Hawkeye - iowa hawkeyes, hawkeye


I love this little guy. I purchased it for my brother who is a huge Hawkeye fan. He owns several unique Iowa Hawkeyes themed pieces and this gnome goes great with his collection. I definitely agree with the other reviewer who stated they wished it were bit bigger. Another couple of inches in height would be great - especially if you're going to keep it outside and you want people to know what it represents from a distance. Our gnome mascot is kept indoors, so I can't speak to how it holds up if you keep it outside in the elements, but it looks great on the shelf watching the games with us. Go Hawkeyes! University of Iowa Garden Gnome - Hawkeye - Iowa Hawkeyes'


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Adaptor - hdmi cables, mini hdmi


I bought this because I was tired of having a drawer full of cables I only use on rare occasions. In this case, I needed it only to watch HD movies straight out of the camera. It works as long as the camera is carefully arranged at a 45 degree angle and no one moves it. Unfortunately, we need to rewind, skip forward, ect. and doing so loses the connection and sends my Samsung TV into sleep mode. I would not recommend this adapter to anyone. Buy the cable. HDmi Cable Adapter Hdmi To Mini Hdmi Cable Adapter for m

Well, Ace Photo Digital, the seller, sent me an adapter that did not look anything like the picture they advertise. I think probably because they are all China made, so it doesn't matter how the plastic shape looks like, they still have the same bad quality. I bought this adapter to use with my EVGA GeForce GTS 450 video card to connect it to my TV. It did not work. I had to shake it to get the picture because it was so loose with bad connection. Once I got the picture after many attempts, there was no sound at all. In addition, when I started a movie then everything just went black! Finally ,I had to go to Best Buy and bought a Monster mini HDMI cable adapter (a cable about 5 inches long with male mini HDMI at one end and female HDMI at the other, cost $29.99), which has perfectly delivered super high quality sound and HD images to my TV. I have sent Ace Photo Digital several email and got no respond! In conclusion, I suggest that you should think twice before buying these cheap products, and think harder when buying from Ace Photo Digital.

Great piece to always carry in bag. I used this for a mini-HDMI out on a Canon T2i to output to a HD TV set and had ZERO issues. Only thing that would make it nicer is maybe a little string or something that just makes it easier to see and not lose. Maybe a little reflective sticker or something.

I purchased this item to be able to view video content directly from my cameras onto my TV. It worked but not without considerable fiddling of the connector. Wiggle this way, hold camera that way, stare at the moon... This was the case with two cameras I tried, so I'm reluctant to blame it on them. I'll continue to search for an alternative since this one is unacceptable.

I bought this so I could watch the videos or "dailies" of my video shot with the Canon Vixia HF M300. I did not want to buy a new cable, and found this adapter. It works great with my HDMI cable. The connection seemed fine, though I don't like the HDMI connection in general, but that is my opinion.

The form factor was to large. Would not fit in the video card. The side with the normal HDMI was to large to fit between the top of the case and where the slot was on the video card. Ended up buying a Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable.

If you already have a standard HDMI cable and need to connect a device with a mini HDMI pin, this adapter will do the job. This compact adaptor worked just fine for me. I am glad I did not buy another dedicated cable for mini to standard HDMI connection. The adaptor brings convenience of 2 cables in one without having to re-connect one end to TV. - Camcorder - Hdmi Cables - Mini Hdmi - Hdmi Cable'


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Sheet Protectors


The Avery non-glare,top load sheet protectors are the best on the market.

Completely cover the paper unlike some others I have tried. Non-glare is

the best way to go under any circumstances. I have individually purchased

thousands and use them in a multitude of situations. Highly recommended. Avery Top Loading Non-Glare Poly Sheet Protectors 100 Count (74102)

I'm military and get a lot of "documents" and certifications for training and such. I needed to be able to keep these documents in a location, protected and yet able to be used. I did a lot of hands on research looking for something durable, strong, heavy weight and would protect my important documents. These worked perfectly. I would recommend these for any product you care to keep.

Good product, but might not be the "best way to go under any circumstances." The non-glare surface is generally desirable, especially for reading music and other manuscripts, but it creates a slight matte finish and softens the sharpness of glossy photos which may or may not be the desired presentation. This slightly softened finish is not necessarily a liability, but it is something to consider depending on the intended use.

Used to buy these at Office Max but they replaced them with a clearly inferior house-brand. I used to pay the same price for half the quantity. Easy to read under bright lights. Little reflection with no distortion. Paper loads easily into each holder.

I use page protectors to keep my sheet music together for my piano. I bought a different brand first which had a terrible glare in spite of the fact it advertised otherwise. Then I bought these. What a difference! These are stronger both in the envelope part and the holes as well. I would strongly suggest these over any other brand.

These are awesome page protectors. Very heavy duty, non glare, and easy to load. I was able to fit a dozen pages in them when I needed to in order to organize my files and old bills. Great value and a great price

As a hobby, I do beading/jewelry making, and I've been using Avery sheet protectors for about seven years to hold the instructions for my projects. This was my first time using these heavyweight protectors, though, and I just love them! The anti-glare feature is excellent, and it makes it so much easier to see the instructions. I use an Ott Light, and whereas previous sheet protectors have often made it difficult to see, there is absolutely no glare with these protectors.



These are also really nice and thick, and they look professional. If you need them in the workplace or for school, they would look very nice.



For crafters and non-crafters alike, I highly recommend these!

I love buying things on Amazon! I see the number of stars and put in my cart, next thing I know the next day I'm holding a great product in my hands. I love these sheet protectors. I bought them to place 8X10 photographs of my children in a big binder. We get professionally done portraits every 6 months (for kids birthdays) and after many years of doing this they accumulated and needed to be organized. These sheets are great - no glare yet easy to see pictures. Also they are easy to load. Compared to Staples brand they are million times better. Worth every penny! And great price here on Amazon.

Previously, I always purchased Avery products because I considered them top quality. Now, over the last while, all the local office supply stores started carrying their own brand and no longer carry Avery. I tried several different options with 2 different store brands, and found the quality to be inferior. On some the protector was sealed on all 4 sides, and on others, the top and bottom were open so my pages slid out the bottom. When I returned these inferior products to the store, I asked if they could get Avery and was told they no longer carry them.

Bottom line is that I was very happy to discover that Amazon is able to continue providing quality products at a reasonable price.'


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Rechargeable Batteries


I bought into the ryobi 18v system because they share a battery type among so many tools. Sadly, one of the batteries died after a year of light use and they want a lot of money for replacements. I have a lot of friends who have bought the same sets and ended up with a dead battery after a year, so anecdotally it seems the quality isnt that good. I have dewalt tools and batteries that are still working, with reduced output, after 4-5 years. Ryobi P100 ONE+ 18V 1.5m-Ah NiCd Battery (130224028)

i also went to ryobi after my dewalt was stolen i found they work better then dewalt but yes the ni-cad batterys only last about a year or so so when my battery went i got li-ion battery drill and impact and 3 years later they still work like brand new. i found out later that the li-ion batterys work with all the other ryobis as well that was good because i have 2 drills, a sall-zall, and a little skill saw. i would go for the li-ion before i would buy anything else they hold a charge way longer, have more power, and after 3years i get 4 times as much use out of mine then my coworkers who use dewalt ni-cad and the best part buy the new tool you want and can use the batterys for all your old tools. must stay with the same voltage but get a tool you dont have not the same thing like i did. the 2 stars is for the ni-cad battery as for ryobi and the li-ion battery 5 stars all the way. i did not get my drills from amazon i just wanted to help. good luck!

I've had the 18v Ryobi stuff for 3 - 4 years. 3 batteries, flashlight, drill/driver, reciprocating saw and circle saw. Heavy use of the drill/driver, probably 15 pounds of deck screws (built 2 decks). The batteries have served well but now need replacement. The circle saw is the one exception; not a good application because the battery drain is too heavy except in very light wood. Note that the batteries should not be left in the charger indefinitely, take them out when the green light comes on or they will deteriorate.

I bought this to replace the battery of a Ryobi drill I bought over 6 years ago. The originals were completely dead and this replacement fit perfectly. I no longer use my drill on a daily basis and only bought this because I was too cheap to go for the new lithium ion batteries and this was the best price I found. While being top of the line 6 years ago they don't hold a charge very long in-between uses but do work well if you use them more often and drain completely between charges. With that being said I probably should have gone with the lithium ion as one of those batteries (I have used many) last almost twice as long, are lighter and holds a better charge between uses. I gave it three stars because their are better replacements out there but these are as good as the original that came with the drill.

Not much to review. It's a battery. But it charged just fine in my charger, and held the charge long enough for my power-hogging to make all my bookshelf cuts, and the drill to do all the pocket holes and screws, and then a couple more cuts with the saw on the toy bin I was making before having to recharge. Cheaper than getting it at Home Depot, since it was on sale for $25...

I mostly use the Ryobi batteries for the flashlight, mini vaccuum and such, and can only say they're pretty decent. They charge quickly, last a reasonable amount of time on each charge, and work with a great many devices. The downside is that you can't own "Just one", and should have three if you're at all forgetfull, because they show fully charged if you try to put them on charge after removing them from the vaccuum cleaner as soon as they run a little flat, then after one hour they will charge up again, so that's one point down - something should be changed in either the battery or the charger to allow for that as I've often forgotten to go back and plug it in until the second one runs out as well! The biggest downside though is that they aren't waterproof, and where I live we often get deluged. Taking the pets out at night means getting wet, it also means the battery is finished a lot of the time. This is ridiculous on a $30+ battery! Dinged two stars for that one.

I have had one a year, already will not hold a charge for more than one day. Ryobi told me to show them a receipt.....of course I do not have. They said by the serial number it was 3.5 years old. Ryobi sucks.'


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Emergency Kit - disaster kit, survival kit


So I looked at every kit on Amazon and went with this one because the backpack seemed the most low key. Another reviewer for another product brought up the fact you might not want to be running around a disaster area with emergency kit on your pack. The pack that I did get was very nice two large compartments on filled with what comes with the kit, and the other open for additional items. But it has emergency kit across the front. I will see what I can get to put over that. Product came incomplete but hopefully the company with get those items to me soon. Bought a radio that had the flashlight and radio and cell phone charger so I didn't care that this was the cheap one. Nice first aid kit, N95 masks, and food and water came with a five year expiration date as advertised, good till 2015! This is the grab and go! Plan to add more water and freezed dried food/MRE for home. Might be nice if some of these kit's upgrade on their own for things that don't rely on bateries. Good buy for what it is, it's the basics, plan to add to it. Deluxe Emergency Kit-2 Person, Emergency Zone Brand, Disaster Survival Kit, 72 Hour Kit

I bought 3 different Emergency Zone kits because we have a large family. We looked at making our own kit but by the time we even went to Walmart to get the backpack and all the stuff inside, it would have turned out to be a lot more expensive. We bought a 4 person kit along with this 2 person kit. They have the same items, just a different number of each of course. It pretty much takes care of the standard items like food, water, radio, flashlight, first aid kit and a few tools. The Survivor 4 Person Emergency Kit we bought along with this had more items and a great backpack with lots of pockets to organize things more, but this one is a good kit and a great price. There is extra room in the back for personal items. After pricing the kits out there, I think this ia great buy and I am happy with the quality.

This kit is a very good basic disaster kit for a couple or family to have on hand. I purchased two for a family of four, so that we had two backpacks if need be. I looked around quite a bit and found this to be the best deal with the most useful products on the market currently. It can't hurt to have this around just in case!!

Strictly speaking, this 72-hour kit has the items as listed in the product description. However, the overall quality is poor, although there are some good features. The good points are:



The backpack is roomy enough to add other items to the kit.

The water is in convenient packages.

The flashlight and radio come with batteries.

The work gloves are made of study materials (but they are not sewn together well).



Some of the problems are:

The 5-in-1 "survival whistle" is more of a cheap plastic toy than something really useful.

The ponchos and blankets are flimsy.

The tiny radio is a toy radio.

The alleged first aid kit does, in fact, have the 53 pieces as advertised: 10 cotton swabs, one iodine pad, two antiseptic towelettes, six alcohol pads, and a handful of bandaids. It might be adequate for a Girl Scout going to summer camp, but otherwise, it's fairly useless.



Considering the poor quality of most of the items, it is way overpriced for its value.

I'm happy with my purchase. The backpack is large, feels sturdy, and has plenty of room for you to add items in addition to what's provided. My backpack was blue (unlike the pic), and did not say "emergency" on it--my wife was really pleased by that.



As for the items, they're mostly cheap "made in china" stuff that will certainly get the job done. Work gloves were a plus, the radio worked, and the flashlight had a solid feel. The food is typical for most survival kits, and the 5 year shelf life advertised was spot on. I'm good till 2016.



One could easily go out and buy most of these things by themselves, but this was very convenient and cost efficient for my needs. I added some extra batteries for the light and radio, plus a couple of things that I'd like to have around just in case, so I'm good for a few days if/when it hits the fan. Again, I'm happy, and I would recommend this item.

Contains the basics for a "go bag" in case of emergency. Good to have ready in the right spot for quick action. No place is safe from natural disasters with global warming, including tornadoes and floods as well as increased earthquakes which can happen anywhere. Essentials included for shelter, food, and water as well as injuries. '100 year floods' and other disasters are now happening on an unprecedented scale. Families should invest this relatively small amount and be prepared. - 72 Hour Kit - Disaster Kit - Survival Kit - Emergency Supplies'


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Elementary Education - daily planner, planner


This is an EXCELLENT Day Planner for Students! It is even nicer than the pictures! In the front of the planner there is some great information: class schedule pages, study tips and skills, goal planning, internet safety, test taking tips, map of the USA , and some basic information in Social Studies/English/Science/Math. There is also a High school version that we purchased. I highly reccomend the Plan-It planners and our family will definately buy these again next year! BACK TO SCHOOL WEEK SPECIAL! 2011-2012 Plan-It Student Academic Day Planner Agenda-Middle School Edition - Agenda - Daily Planner - Planner - Day Planner'


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Bicycle Accessories - cycling, bike accessories


If you've ever spent any time on bike paths, you know that getting the attention of pedestrians is somewhat of a difficulty, especially when they're engaged in conversation, and walking four abreast so that you cannot pass them. For some reason shouting "Excuse me!" rarely works. Bells and horns are a little over the top. Spoke beads are the answer! I know, they look a little goofy on a $700 adult-owned bicycle BUT they make no noise at speed. At 3mph and slower they slide around on the spokes and make a very strange clanking noise, and it makes people turn around to see what it is! Then they clue in and move out of your way. PRICELESS. I only wish they were reflective, or glowed in the dark, or did anything else for conspicuity. Sunlite Bicycle Spoke Beads, Set of 36

I bought these as a favor for my son's 5th birthday party. It was a bike safety theme that was very successful. The children had an opportunity to decorate their bike before their 'bike parade' to the cake. We had other wonderful events, and trophies, certificates, visit from a traffic cop, but I particularly like the spoke decorators as they were good quality, hard wearing, and bright, suitable for girls and boys. They were easy to put on, and take off, and very good value for money. They arrived promptly also, which was great.

I purchased these beads for my daughter's new 16" bike. We decided to go overboard on the accessories; they're just so fun. :)



These beads are a little larger than the picture led me to believe they would be (maybe twice the size I'd imagined), and overall, I think they'd be better suited to a slightly larger bike. They do still have range of movement, even on the spokes of small 16" wheels, though less than I'd expected they would have. They also make a pleasant little click as they slide to and fro, which I think will be entertaining and exciting for my daughter's first bike ride. That's what counts.



The colors are also quite different than what is pictured, much more in the neon range, with the yellow and orange being safety-vest neon, the green and pink being super-saturated bright versions of what is pictured, and the blue and purple being much darker than what is pictured. Because of this, they're further from matching her aqua cruiser-style bike than I'd initially imagined they'd be.



They go on easily, and we bought two packs, since they were inexpensive, so we'll have enough to go around, plus a few left over for my younger daughter's trike.



They are made in Taiwan, and I generally prefer things not made in China, but hadn't really expected otherwise at the price they are offered.



All told, I like them, but wasn't 'wowed' by them, hence the 4 stars.

You know you want to! I'm 23 and put these on my bike. They are great, enough for both wheels. The plastic wasn't completely punched on all of them, but no big deal, just slipped a screwdriver in and problem solved. :)

Great price - and arrived quickly. Beads can be a bit hard to snap on, I had to use a pair of pliers at times to press them onto the spokes. Wish there were another half dozen or so in the package as depending on the bike, not all spokes can have a bead - you will run out.

My daughters like them and they sure do "fancy up" their wheels!

Bought the spoke beads for a four year old next door to me after he found some that had been left in my tool box from when my kids were little. This little boy loves the beads. Buying these has started a trend as other neighbors now want them. Too bad, the beads are no longer available in the local stores. Thanks for making them available!

My daughter has had these for abou 5 months and LOVES them! They make just enough noise to be amusing, and add desired flair to her bike. She put them on herself with no trouble and they are super cute. - Bicycle Accessories - Noise - Bike Accessories - Cycling'


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Tool Accessories - power tool accessories, tool accessories


This attachment makes a versatile tool even more versatile. I've used it to trim sheet metal ductwork and make cuts in wooden siding in a tight spot under the floor of a room addition. I've also used it to trim off PVC pipe ends from the inside out. It adds a whole new aspect to the Dremel tool by helping me to reach those difficult spots like that. Frequently, I use it to cut off nails and screws that can't be removed. This attachment stays on my Dremel tool all the time now. I'm glad I bought this one! I'm still exploring its uses. Always remember to go slow and make several passes at the material as you cut so as not to overload the Dremel. Dremel 575 Right Angle Attachment for Rotary Tool

This should prove to be a first class item. When working in cramped areas this is better then the Flex Shaft since you can get the whole tool in where you need it. Plus the quick installation is so useful.

The attachment is great. I use my Dremel with it on more than off. It makes the job easier.

You can get it for $19.99 at The Home Depot. Call Amazon before you order and they will lower their price.



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I installed this on my 300 series dremel tool. When you remove the collet to install the special adaptor they include, make sure you remove the small metal insert that fits within the collet too. This stumped me for a few minutes as the adaptor would not screw in far enough to get the right angle attachment on. All-in-all I am very happy with this tool.

I bought this unit to get into a small space in the rear of my engine compartment and it fit the bill. I was drilling out some broken bolts in an exhaust manifold. Using the diamond point tool and the tungsten carbide bit I was able to dimple the bolt enough to use a right angle Ryobi cordless to do the real drilling. Be careful using real drills as the speed is excessive to drill in steel. Cutting using drills in steel requires much slower speeds, and while the Dremel can go slower, it does not develop enough torque at those settings. Be sure to use the collar lock in the attachment and not the spindle lock in the Dremel tool itself or it will break the internal shaft.



I also used it for cutting off the stub of the bolt, and found the right angle attachment allowed me into spaces that the tool would not go otherwise.



All-in-all a good Dremel attachment but with the same limitations of the basic tool. Use for smaller jobs.

This product is excellent for extending your dremel and cutting at right angles. I am no longer hit by sparks when cutting off old nails etc.. At first I was skeptical, but no longer. I have used this for several products I have been doing outside. Definately recommended.

Great tool for getting into tight spaces. I needed to drill

holes for shelf-support pins in a very narrow kitchen

cabinet and this worked out well. Keep in mind that this

is not (nor is it meant to be) a heavy-duty power tool.

It seems to be reasonably well made and the price is

right. An excellent addition to most any Dremel tool kit.

Use it once so far , But I can tell it,s going to be a great addition to my tools. I put a 1" diamond cutoff blade on it and cut my holes for my plumbing in tile. Diamond blade, a little water, and the right angle attachment to get you in hard to get to places. Great tool. Thanks

Liked this product. It's a little tricky to get connected at first to have it line up at 180 degrees from the handle, but works just fine. Adds a bit more noise to the tool, which is a non-plus, but it makes those hard-to-reach angles from before well worth it. - Tool Accessories - Power Tool Accessories - Attachments - Rotary Tool Accessories'


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Alternative - adult alternative, pop rock


This song, while not great, is a good radio pop song. There's nothing bad to it, but on the other hand, nothing really great to it either. So overall, a standard radio pop song. Nothing more, nothing less. But it is a whole lot better than the stinker that is "Wake Up Call." Won't Go Home Without You

I love, love this song! It's fresh and easy to listen to! The lyrics are easy to understand you can actually sing along. This is my 6 year old daughter's favorite song she knows all the words. I am glad that I can actually let her listen to this song because nowadays I have to screen which songs they listen to.

I've become a fan of Maroon 5, having been introduced to them by my 15 year old. I don't like a lot of current stuff (I grew up in the 70's) but Maroon 5 is quite good. I don't like all of their songs but I have downloaded six of their songs so far and Won't Go Home Without You is way up there (that and Sunday Morning are my favorites). I think Won't Go Home Without You sounds like a great 70's pop song and that's probably why I like it so much. One thing I'll say for the group: Even though I don't like everything they do, their songs don't all sound alike (I live the album Hideaway by the Weepies but it's still hard for me to listen to it all at once because the songs mostly sound similar). - Pop Rock - Alternative - Adult Alternative - Pop'


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