Hunting - trail camera, hunting

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I just viewed my first 4 days of pictures and it works as advertised. Pretty decent picture quality and it easily covered a food plot out to the 80 yards that I needed. The software works well and was easy to use. The only downside I see to this type of camera vs. a trail camera is that you have to spend a little time watching the movie/pictures to identify when/if the deer come in. However, I am seeing a lot of deer that would have never triggered a trail camera. Is is neat how it basically makes a movie of the day so you can see the deer's patterns. Primos Truth DPS 'Deer Positioning System Trail and Game Camera

The Amazon page on this camera advertises that customers who bought this camera also bought a SanDisk SD or SDHC flash memory card. In doing research prior to ordering one of these cameras, I found mention in an archerytalk forum that in contacting Primos about a problem with the camera, the person leaving the post said that he was told by Primos that SanDisk cards won't work [reliably] in the camera. The camera was tested by Primos using cards by both Patriot and Lexar, and they worked fine. SanDisk is no doubt a fine product, but not in this camera, and the impression I got was that the problem is with the camera, and not the SanDisk cards. Needless to say, I ordered a Patriot SDHC card with my camera.

In general I just have not had a lot of luck with a couple of other sensor activated cameras. I bought this one a few weeks back because of the price point - and figuring what the heck to try something different.



I have been pleasantly surprised with this one. The batteries are lasting a long time. It has been compatible with a couple of different SD cards I have used. It is taking pictures. The software works decently enough. It is a very compact size. It has a format card option which is great for me to clear the card when I install it.



Additional Specs:

1.3MP, 1280x1024, 5, 10, 20, and 30 second modes, with 2 (5, 10 sec) mid day modes. In 5 second mode 4AA batteries to last 7 days, or 8AA for 14 days. 16GB SD card in 5 second mode to last 8 days and take 8,640 pics per day estimate.



Files saved with JPX extension but Windows 7 will display them. Probably just standard JPG files. Why they chose that extension is beyond me. Windows Movie Maker complains. The software is really a Java app that downloads the most recent version from the Primos website and probably keeps itself updated. It was easy enough to use, seemed a little off performance-wise but nothing to balk about.



Overall I like it. It is small and runs off AA batteries. One thing is the resolution though, it really needs a 3MP shot for you to do much zooming. Where I had a little fox move from about 50 yards to 25 yards from the camera, I really could not zoom in enough to say for sure it was a fox. I believe closely inspecting game at a distance is not going to work out too well and I might get frustrated with it. Keeping in mind you might be missing any nocturnal feeding activity - you have to make that call as this one is only daytime. The file extensions kept me from trying to drop the pictures into Windows Movie Maker, but hey, the At A Glance software probably works out better anyways and works with pics from other sources as well.



Primos makes a quality product though, and I expect that this guy will be out scouting for me for some time to come.

According to the FAQ sheet on Primo's website, the DPS is designed to operate between 1/2 hr before sunrise and 1/2 hour after sunset. However, the camera will turn itself on well after first light in the morning, usually 1 hour after legal hunting hours here in Maine, which means the camera misses one of the peak periods for game movement in the areas I hunt. The Primos customer service staff had no advice for me. In the evening the camera operates fine. The "At A Glance" software works okay and the battery life is average in warm weather. Unfortunately I can't recommend a time lapse camera that turns on as late as this one does.

I have been using this product for 2 weeks in the field, and I am satisfied.It took +20K pictures, filling a 16 GB card, without problems, and the pictures quality was OK.The software to review and scan the pictures works fine too.I would recommend a 32GB card for extended use in the field, as in the 10 seconds interval with mid day skip in 14 days a 16 GB card was almost full, so a 32 GB should allow for a month in the field. I believe the batteries would allow for it too.So far so good, and at that price I am fully satisfied.One final thing. There is no safety box specific for this camer,a but I have tried it with a safety box for the Spypoint FLA and it works, so If you plan to put it in a crowded area maybe a safety box made for another trail camera will, work, as you only need that the objective is not covered, as this camera has no infrared sensors and no flash. - Trail Camera - Hunting'

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Excellent Quality - great radio, makita

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This is a great sounding radio that's durable. The "shell" around it is very well made and it feels indestructible. The sound quality is great, although sorta directional, and the tuner works better than the Dewalt. The dials have a solid feel to them. I bought the white one with the auxillery plug for my Ipod and it works well. The drawbacks are the same for everyone: It doesn't charge a battery and it has a seperate AC adapter that could easily get lost or damaged. All in all I like it and would recommend it to someone who has Makita Li-ion cordless tools. Makita BMR100W 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless FM/AM Job Site Radio

I wanted a shop radio that played mp3 and wasn't a 25 pound suitcase that used up half a workbench. The radio sounds fine even in a big open 1200'sf shop although the speakers are only 3". The compact design fits right on a shelf and it appears to be fairly dust resistant. It uses both types of Makita rechargeable batteries which is handy if you have a lot of the old NIMH pods. It has alarm and clock functions and two inputs for AUX components but the downside was the sound from an ipod. It just is not very loud even at full volume on both units. I tried both a hd based and a nano flash ipod. Sound was just ok but disappointing if you want loud music. Perhaps some newer generation mp3 players would sound better but I have encountered this problem before patching in an ipod to another unit. There are no tone controls so what you hear is what you get. Overall this is a nice rugged compact job/shop radio but just a so so mp3 device.

This radio is everything I expected it to be. Rugged, small footprint, stylish, has great sound (amazing base response considering the size) digital presets for AM and FM radio, water/dust tight compartment for tool battery and or Ipod/mp3 player or to store included 12v power adapter. I use an Ipod shuffle connected to the auxiliary in #2 jack located inside the sealed compartement. It works flawlessly. The radio locks on well to FM stations and not bad for AM stations (I like to listen to talk radio as well). The presets are great and easy to access. The dual function tuner dial is very smooth. Push it in and it changes volume, press again and it changes tuning. Also has channel search function, auto off function for those who like to fall asleep with radio on, wake up tone alarm and clock radio function. Also has 2 AA battery backup inside water proof compartment to save presets and displays the time on the lcd screen. The lcd screen lights up when any button is pressed then shuts off after a short delay to save power. All in all a great radio. So what it doesn't charge batteries. I use cordless tools all the time and generally don't use the stock charger anyway. I buy the fast chargers so don't need another with the radio. It would have been nice to include the transformer inside the unit so a regular 120v a/c cord plug could be used when not using a Makita battery. Oh by the way, I don't own any Makita tools anymore so I just use the power adapter. No problem. I've used the Bosch, Milwaukee, and seen the new Ridgid jobsite radio's. They are all large, bulky, heavy,loaded with unesessary features and parts break off of them. I am enjoying this radio very much and highly recommend it.

This radio is designed for people who (1) already own Makita power tool batteries and (2) want a rugged portable radio. It does not come with its own battery, and does not charge batteries (including the one used to power the radio). It is not hard wired for AC. You need to plug a not-so-rugged AC adapter into the front of the unit. Although the radio will probably survive being kicked or dropped, the AC adapter/wires/plug may not.



For those who like to take naps at their job sites, it includes a sleep function and alarm!



Overall, this radio was designed for a specific job, and does its job very well.

Just got our radio the other day. As everyone says, the sound is pretty good for a simple jobsite radio. I'd like to adjust the tone, as it is a little too biased toward bass for me, but not too bad. Probably OK out in the open air rather than in the garage or house.



Note that you cannot use the internal AUX2 input with al LXT (or probably any other slide type) battery. The input is right behind the battery. You can't put the aux plug in first, nor the battery and then the plug. I even bought a 90 degree adaptor, but it still doesn't work. You must use the front external AUX1 input, which is not much protection for your MP3 player.



I'd give it 5 stars otherwise, but this lack of foresight drops it at least one star.

After searching everywhere from Sears to Best Buy for an ipod-compatible stereo system, I finally decided to take a chance on the Makita BMR100W, and I couldn't be happier. This unit is loud, in spite of the side-mounted speakers, probably due to it's dense body, and fills my 30X30 sq/ft dance studio with bass-rich tunes. The ipod plugs in on the lower left, next to the AC adapter input, and choosing Aux on the large, bright LCD allows for volume control via the big blue knob. There are ipod docking portables out there with many more controls, but none that sound as good as this latest Makita. The adapter fits conveniently in the battery cavity, and if you're wondering why they didn't include a battery and built-in charger, it's because they don't own the patent. For $70 (with free shipping on Amazon), this is the best and least expensive sound reinforcement I've ever had to provide to my clients. With a mini-jack adapted microphone, it would also make a neat portable PA.

i bought one of these radios specifically because it could run off of my lithium ion makita batteries. once i plugged my mp3 player into it, i was convinced. Then it accidentally fell off of a roof not once but twice. not that i'm saying this radio was built to be thrown off of 30 ft buildings but you get the point. The sound is better than my own car stereo!!! i love this radio. it's loud and the speakers mounted on the side spread the sound everywhere instead of just forward. The clock is very handy because it always displays the time even when you don't have a battery in. That power is supplied by two AA batteries that came with my radio. Well worth every cent! - Radio - Boombox - Makita - Great Radio'

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Marguerite Henrys Horse Series - animal stories, childrens books

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This was my favorite childhood story and I recently told my college roommate about it. As a wonderful gift to me she ordered the book as my Christmas present. I was so happy I cried. This is a wonderful story. Lighthearted and inspiring, I recommend it to any young child in your life, and you might want to read it yourself. Five o'clock Charlie

Charlie,the work horse was retired by his master who said Charlie was too old to work. In fact, everybody said he was too old. Everyone, that is, except Charlie. He is lonely in his pasture where nothing grows but thistles and chickweed. He is bored and hungry. He remembers the old days when he used to get treats from the tavern cook, Birdie, and escapes from his pasture each day at five o'clock to return to the inn. There he finds that he can still be useful and important, even though he no longer can pull wagons or a plow.

I'm 47 and I still remember reading this when I was a child. I just fell in love with Charlie and have always wanted a horse like him that would stick his head in the kitchen window. I went on to read Misty and Stormy, Misty's Foal when I got a little older but Charlie never left my heart. A great read with terrific illistrations your kids will remember for years to come!!

This is a favorite storybook in our home. I enjoy reading this one to our four children, and its one of their all time favorites. Its right next to the nightstand.

I think I enjoy reading Five O'Clock Charlie as much as they enjoy hearing it read to them!

Five O'clock Charlie was my favorite book as a child and I read it to my children when they were little. It became such a favorite of my children that when the oldest got married and moved out of state the kids argued over who would keep my original copy. Well she took it with her against the wishes of the others. I have read this book to kindergarden classes and they have all asked that it be read again and again. I have ordered it for every child I have on a gift list and their parents love it as much as the child does.

Five O'Clock Charlie was my favorite childhood book, and it still has a special place on my shelf and in my heart. A must for anyone who loves horses, regardless of whether you're young or just young at heart! A great gift for anyone.

This was my favorite book as a child, and I've been waiting years for it to come back into print so I can give copies to all the children on my gift list. (I'm lucky enough to have an old hardback edition of my own.) For young readers (especially the horse-crazy ones) on your gift list. - Horses - Horse - Childrens Books - Animal Stories'

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Diving Fins - snorkeling, snorkel

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When researching for fins I had trouble finding any detail on size and fit, so hopefully this will help. I ordered a men's size L/XL, 10-13.



I wear a 10.5 to 11 and have a slightly wide foot, so I prefer a size 11 W or EE. My feet are not excessively wide, only slightly. I can also often wear a standard size shoe (e.g. 11 M) depending on the brand, and something like a EEE is usually way too wide. Anyway, having said all that these fins were way too tight on my feet, to the point to where they were too uncomfortable to wear.



Luckily, my teenage son has a standard to slightly narrow shoe size, so he was able to wear them quite comfortably. Since they have an adjustable strap on the back, the width is more of a concern than the (adjustable) length. Other than that, the quality and durability seem fine and, as others have mentioned, they are great to travel with. My son quite enjoys them and says they provide a lot of thrust when swimming or snorkeling. I would not recommend them for diving...after all, that's not what they're designed for.



I bought them directly from Amazon and, as usual, they had the best price on them and they were here in two days.



Hope this helps in you purchasing decision! US Divers Trek Travel Fin (Large, Men's - 10-13/Women's - 11)

The fins seem nice, but the sizing is inaccurate. Depending on the shoe, I usually wear a 12-13 (standard-NOT wide). With the heel strap extended as far it can go, they still do not fit. They get very narrow at the metatarsals (the bones before the toes). They are a 11-11.5 at best. Other than that, they seem to be great fins, nice and short for easy packing.

These are some pretty nice fins. That being said, i could barely get my feet in them. They are extremely narrow. I bought the 10-13 size, and I'm a size 10, and they were uncomfortable on the sides of my feet. If you have narrow feet, these are great. Otherwise, choose another option.

The fins that were listed as fitting 7 to 10 men's size don't come anywhere near fitting a size 10, either in length or width. And the company won't pay return postage when you want to return them. Buy from someone else, because chances are the fins won't fit you anyway.

Ordered four of these to go with our dry snorkels. They are a great size to fit in a bag and travel with and worked very well. They adjust nicely for a variety of sized feet. I ordered all adults Larges and we were able to adjust them to fit feet sized womens 8 to mens 11 1/2. Worked great.

I was really surprised when we got these fins at how small they are. I'd say the length is about 50% of what I'm used to from traditional fins. I was a little worried that they wouldn't be effective, but I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly these things can move you through the water!



My wife and I each brought a pair of these to St. John on our honeymoon, and we have been snorkeling all over the island with them. They're easy to throw in our backpacks and carry to remote locations, but still work great. Never once in the water have I thought, "I wish my fins were bigger!" - these work just great for everything we've been doing. If you're a real serious snorkeler/swimmer/diver, then maybe these fins would be too limiting to you - but for casual people looking to check out some sea turtles or coral reefs they are awesome.



The only negative comment I would make is that the fit is narrow. The sizing information available is not that great, so I had to kind of guess. I normally wear a 10.5 or 11 shoe (in normal, not wide). I got the large (10-13) men's fins and they are very tight on my foot. They're not painful, but pretty uncomfortable to put on - although I'll admit that I do forget about the discomfort as soon as I start checking out some tropical fish! This is the reason I gave this product 4 stars instead of 5. I doubt you'll be disappointed with these fins, but just be aware of the sizing issues.

These shorter fins are much more fun than long ones, if you're swimming or snorkeling, and not really diving deep. They are easy to pack, and provide a powerful kick. You can't wear a water shoe in them, but there is almost no foot exposure anyway if the size is right. Very comfortable for long wear. Good for school-age kids and adults. - Swim Fins - Snorkel - Fins - Snorkeling'

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Healthy Eating - detox, healthy eating

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If you are intrigued by the current trend of eating real food, want to take this concept to the next level but are skeptical as to how to implement the raw food lifestyle on a practical everyday basis, pick up a copy of Natalia Rose's "The Raw Food Detox Diet, for a fast and fun introduction that does not require a cold turkey approach to eliminating cooked foods.



Rose is in agreement with French dieting guru Michel Montignac on her definition of what constitutes a "legal" food on this plan. Montignac, a long-time proponent of eating real food as opposed to processed junk, urges us to forego the old dieting adage of counting calories and all the newer macro nutritional phobias with regard to too much or too little fat, protein or carbohydrates and instead analyze each food choice with an eye on the food's metabolic reaction with regard to fast and easy bloat-free digestion and elimination.



Rose agrees, emphasizing that whereas natural foods are easily recognizable by the body and therefore easily broken down, utilized and eliminated, the processed foods that make up so much of the typical American diet are deemed by the body as the worst kind of illegal aliens that sadly deteriorate into waste that the body can neither utilize nor expel. Waste in this case, has no other recourse than to morph into a variety of problems like weight gain, a degeneration of the organs, a slowing of the metabolism and premature aging.



By utilizing a method of food combining where mixing foods in different categories is verboten, similar to that of the Montignac method (minus the glycemic index factor), Rose further expands this theory by grouping nuts - an iffy category on most food combining plans (Somersizing immediately springs to mind) - as a separate category (starches, fleshes and fruits being the other three categories) , to be combined only with dried fruits and vegetables.



She provides an extremely helpful hierarchy of eleven types of quick exit foods, where level number 1, the best, contains fruits and vegetables and level number 11, the worst, contains chemicals and artificial colorings and sweeteners. She adds that as eating from quick exit levels 1-8 is doable by everyone; the higher levels of health will be reached when eating only from levels 1-5. In addition an indispensable transitional food grocery list is included to provide brand name items that act as substitutes for mainstream comfort foods that must be eliminated to insure success on this program. She is not a big fan of dairy and as expected pans the consumption of power shakes and bars. Surprisingly she eschews the current 'soy is nirvana' bandwagon, labelling soy products as mucus-forming poisons. Neutral foods, those which may be eaten with any category except fruit include such treats as nut milks, 70% chocolate, olivess and olive oil. how refreshing! Way to go, Ms Rose!



On the practical side, the book abounds with menu plans, recipes, and suggestions on what to eat in a restaurant or at social occasions. For the aspiring raw foodist, separate chapters are dedicated to detoxifying all aspects of your lifestyle including your bathroom, your living space, your kitchen, your family, fasting, traveling, holidays and your colon.





I emailed Ms Rose with questions that pertained to the diet as juxtaposed with my lifestyle and was extremely pleased that the author very pleasantly answered all my questions promptly and professionally and made suggestions that I was able to implement quite easily.



Bottom line: Ms Rose achieves the impossible, a raw food diet that doesn't force you to eat only raw foods, but urges you to discover your own lifestyle at your own pace for achieving optimal health. With a combination of guidelines, recipes and a fresh common sense five part transitional approach, Ms Rose sends you out into unknown territory, with the option of staying on one particular phase of the diet for as long as you wish. The Raw Food Detox Diet: The Five-Step Plan for Vibrant Health and Maximum Weight Loss

This is a helpful book to improve your diet. The author stresses vegetables and low starch and refined foods. The science is "iffy"--I'd charitably call it empirical at best. For example, nuts and dried fruits are classed together as fats and I wasn't aware dried fruit had anything but a concentration of fructose and fiber...fat? No. But then, alcohol is said to be metabolized like fat, so perhaps, again, empirically, there is something to be said for this idea.



The author essentially follows the old food combining rules, which Science says is bunk but effectively limits anyone from consuming a huge meal from soup to nuts. Instead, here you eat (drink) vegetable juice, salads, dressings of raw oil and seeds or nuts, and for those not totally into raw-only, steamed vegetables, some fish.



This book is valuable for the recipes, especially "green lemonade" which is a great juice to start the day (a head of romaine, some kale, apple, lemon and ginger. ) There is some fairly good advice on what to base your diet on. The author claims she eats almost exclusively greens and fruits with some nuts. Without a doubt, this diet lacks in vitamin B-12 and even chimpanzees, our close cousins, eat bugs and small critters. So is this really natural? I am not sure that is natural to exclude an important source of an essential nutrient such as eggs and occasional fish and meat, or even wise.



There are a lot of recipes for young coconuts. While I agree this is one food that is delicious and good for you, it's pretty hard to find young, green coconuts in most of middle America, even in places with many Asian ethnic residents. And if you are not handy with a cleaver, they are tough to open. The author does give good advice; keep one hand behind your back no matter what.



One more thing; the author recommends stevia, a sweet-tasting herb which is fine, but substitutes Splenda, which is pretty much dissed in the health community. If you're going all natural, artificial sweetener would probably fall on the first list of "must-avoids." Since stevia is widely available now and is a good natural-based sweetener, why include Splenda? Even a dash of honey, maple or agave syrup would be preferable, in my opinion.



I like this book, but with reservations. - Detox - Healthy Living - Raw Food Recipes - Healthy Eating'

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Disaster Kit - earthquake, emergency kit

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Arrived with 1 of the 6 water pouches punctured. The inside of the bag and contents were drenching wet and I had to air-dry the bag for a few days. Not sure how it got punctured in transit but not worth the hassle to send it back for 1 bad pouch. Overall it's a good size bag and has all the major necessities. The food and water are provided by MayDay. My Manufacture date for food was Aug. 2010 with Expiration date of Aug. 2015, and water was Oct. 2010 to Oct. 2015. I ordered in in December 2010.



I'd say there is approx. 1/3 the size of the bag left with empty room so you can add your own stuff so you can tailor the kit to your needs.



Overall 4/5. Quakehold! 70080 Grab-n-Go Emergency Kit, 1-Person 3-Day Bag

When you get the kit, make sure you open it up and check that everything is there. The nitrile gloves came in the bag with the dust mask... The bag is quite thin, I thought it would be slightly heavier duty. My kit came intact with no water bags being burst during shipping. There is room in the bag to fill with other goodies like a radio, flashlight, glow sticks, paper, pens, firestarters, etc. This is my first bag that I'll grab in an emergency situation. I have also attached a water filter to the handle so I will have even more water available.

Most federal and state agencies want you to have a 3 day kit this has many of the essentials you need. I've trained my body to go without food or water for 14-17 hrs anyways which I don't recommend others to do. What it didn't come with I supplemented with supplies from here the added items are an Etón American Red Cross ARCFR160R radio/flashlight and a small swiss pocket type knife which I already had in a leather pouch as well as sample steroids for my asthma and a SE Military (Prismatic) Lansatic Compass, 2-1/8" Dia. Face .



Surprised this little bag had room for these extras so this automatically went in my car hopefully I will never have to use it but it is nice to know I made a small investment for my safety and well being since I live in Earthquake country.



Also create a separate bag with one pair of clothes and an action guide (optional) to be thoroughly prepared. Like all things you can be overly prepared and things can still go wrong but a 72 hour kit is essential and if you have to leave quickly you can just grab and go. - Emergency Kit - Earthquake - Preparedness'

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Kd Dance - dance workout, yoga tart

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O.k., so you know how the "Little Black Dress" is a fashion must-have? Well, I am willing to argue that this stretch-knit ballet top is *so* sleek, fabulous and elegant that *it* should be added to the standard repertoire of clothing must-haves. We could call it the LBT...Little Black Top. One thing I love about this top is that it does come all the way to your natural waistline - just below the belly button - so it's not one of those annoying crop tops that you try to wear out to dinner or a club,only to end up feeling slightly exposed. It covers your belly button, but it stops at just the most elegant place, and since it's stretchy, it moves with you - doesn't ride up or sag down. When I put it on with some capri pants, I felt like Audrey Hepburn in one of her elegant, timeless, well-fitted costumes. I highly recommend this top - it is soooo soft, and it makes you feel effortlessly sexy. Plum / Purple Sexy Stretch Knit Ballet Neck Top by KD dance, Show Off Your Sexy Shoulders, Yoga or Dance Class to Cocktails, Soft, Cozy & Fierce, Made in NYC USA Extra Small

I just want to say that these sweaters should be in every womans closet! The material is super soft and fit is true to size, revealing just enough shoulder...perfect! am half way to owning one in every color. I believe this is the perfect sexy sweater. The seller is wonderful, great communication and very kind. Thanks again !!

This sweater is a must have!!! My red sweater is just oh-so-perfect when it comes to form and style. I wish I could buy all the colors available. This sweater is meant to be worn as an off the shoulder top. It falls nicely down to your waist without looking too long or too slouchy. I just like to wear my clothes more form-fitting and body-hugging and this is just perfect for my figure.

I just love the way the model is wearing it with a scarf to accent the neck and show casing the shoulders. This is a great rule of thumb when you want to contrast the exposing of your shoulders with a covering of your neck. You can even wear a statement style bibb necklace, choker, or a larger pendant to bring attention to your neck and face. All in all, this is a must have for dancers and non-dancers alike. Thank you so much for your awesome products and service! Keep up the great work, KD DANCE!!!

This top is warm. When I received the product, it looked like a pair of pants, I thought I ordered the wrong product. It was just what I expected. They ran a bit small but I decided to keep it because I'm still satisfied with the product. - Yoga Tart - Dance Workout - Sexy - Low Rise'

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Lithium Ion - nano, 18v

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I bought my nano batteries and chargers from a local supplier who had them on sale for $99 which included 1 battery & 1 charger. I bought 3 sets. Definitely worth the money.



These batteries definitely last about 75% longer than a ni-cad and lightens up my tool tray (especially when carrying 3 batteries).

When drilling or cutting overhead, there is a noticable lighter tool feel.

My 18V Dewalt impact driver now weighs the same as my Hitachi 9.6 ni-cad impact driver.



You don't have to keep track of which batteries are at what level of charge because you can always top these off during lunch and at the end of the day.



I'm a plumbing contractor and was able to rough in a steel framed house without dragging out any cords. This house has 7 bathrooms in it.

All I used was 2 drills, 1 recip saw, 1 impact driver, 3 nano batteries, and 1 nicad battery. I had to drill holes anywhere from 1 3/8" all the way up to 4 5/8".



Honestly, I don't give a rats a$$ about the fitment difference between the ni-cad and lithium-ion. Once you start using the tool, you don't even notice it. Talk about being prissy when you are worried about looks.



The different shaped batteries allow me to immediately differentiate between the lithium-ion and the ni-cads. Being that the lithium-ions are smaller, they take up less space in my tool tray also. DEWALT DC9180C 18-Volt Battery Pack/Charger

I got mine off the 'net at [...]. It works great! A good deal lighter and longer lasting with a interchangable charger that works with older batteries....but new battery will not charge in older chargers so make sure to get the charger.



However. The slight "form factor" dissonance mentioned in other review isn't to my eyes too much of a problem at least on the 6 and half inch circular saw. Or on the finish gun that got me into Dewalt in the first place. Some change of shape is needed to keep the batteries sorted. Considering the price though...that even a 36 volt battery is cheaper...now that's the rub! Glad, though that dewalt followed Ryobi's example and not changed the formfactor so much that new tools would have to purchased...although I heard that there are problems with ryobi's new line....well, it is ryobi! Now, Milwaukee might be as good ...but so damned ugly and hard to handle...who cares?

The most annoying problem with the NiCad batteries is their inability to hold their charge over an extended period of time.

The "Nano" battery does not seem to have that problem. Although quite expensive, it is worth the xtra expense to be able to use the tool after a couple weeks of "down time' with out having to recharge.

This battery pack lasts about 2-3x longer than my current XRP batteries do(and the XRP's last a long time), it is also a little more than one pound lighter than the old batteries which really helps on those long days and when drilling overhead or with your weak hand (for me its left). another nice feature is that the charger is backwards compatible, it works with the old Nicd bateries. The only minor complaint that I have is that the engineers at DeWalt did a horrible job designing the pack, I mean what is the purpose of beveling the bottom edges???? Its only for style and its contributes to the drill's willingness to tip when used with NANO batteries(the XRPs have NO bevel which equals better stability), and IF the beveled edges are a necessity, then they could have put on some rubber overmold or something to help stability. However, if you don't stand your drill up much then it works just fine, I now have a holster I carry mine in(when it won't stay put on the ladder/skylift), works so much better. Overall the performance exceeds the XRPs by quite a bit, if you do alot of overhead drilling then this is a must or if you just don't like charging batteries.

I have been using this battery interchangeably with the standard XRP batteries with my 18 volt DeWalt tools. I use it mostly in my impact driver and my 4-1/2" "cut off tool" (grinder). I appreciate the weight reduction and the slightly different profile doesn't bother me at all. If anything it is a positive feature because it makes it easy to identify what battery you are using at the moment. With the Lithium battery the tool works at full power and then when it runs out of juice it just stops and won't even attempt to start. You would think your tool broke if you were using a Ni Cad battery and that happened. The first time it did that I couldn't figure it out. It made no indication that it was running low, unlike a Ni-Cad. Being able to glance down and due to its different profile, determine that it is a Lithium battery relieves that moment of panic. I don't purchase tools or batteries based on their looks. I can't fault the way these things work. They are great.

Charger works well, charges batteries in under 1 hour. I was impressed with the performance of the lithium ion battery. I noticed an increase in power, exteded run time, and consistant power output. Very glad I switched to LI. Charger also charges my current nicads as well.

Imagine all the times you reach for your DeWalt drill/light/trimsaw to do a 5 minute job and realize you are a couple watts short and have to recharge. Now re-imagine those same situations where your battery is still about the same charge as when you left it and you have ample power and a few extra minutes of your life back.



Those minutes add up, and they certainly cover the premium of switching at least a few of these guys into your battery rotation.



Yes they fit any 18V DeWalt you have, and yes the ornamental tool lip mating to the battery will stick out a little bit over the smaller form factor 18V Lions. Purely cosmetic - and most owners won't even notice.



Extra Bonus: It is noticeably lighter!

I bought the battery at a big box store 2 years ago to replace older worn out ni-cad batteries. I could live with the slight mismatch in shape with my old tools. It's also lighter than the old ni-cads. At first it was a huge improvement on the old ni-cad's which had been slowly losing capacity for a long time. After 2 years of occasionally heavy use the capacity is getting very bad. I'm not a professional, but I have used it heavily on some projects. I'm so disappointed that I'm now considering ditching my considerable dewalt investment and going with makita. - 18v - Nano - Lithium Ion - Battery'

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Maternity Fashion - bella band, gifts for pregnant women

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These are a must-have for anyone looking to save money on maternity clothes. I work at a school and wear dress pants or khakis each day and didn't want to buy a whole new wardrobe. I wear all my pants completely unbuttoned and unzipped and nobody can tell because the bands hide my skin and hold my pants up. I wear mine almost every day - under sweaters, collared shirts, etc. I was a size 6-8 pre-preg and the size 2 bands fit well. Just be aware that the bands are very long and you will have to fold them over at first. This isn't a problem unless you wear tighter shirts that show the fold line above your navel.



Follow-up: I wore these belly bands during my pregnancy from months 3-6: while my old clothes were too small and maternity wear was too big. Now that the baby is here and I'm preparing to return to work, I'm once again turning to these bands. I've got a little pooch that prevents my pre-preg pants from buttoning and will be using these until I can work off the baby weight. I never had to purchase transitional clothes. Baby Be Mine Maternity Belly Band 2 Pack (Size 2 (Pre Pregn. Size 6-12))

I'm 19 weeks pregnant and can still (kind of ) fit in my pre-pregnancy pants. This really helps! Good bye safety pins and elastic bands. The bands hold your pants up and fitting. Very comfortable soft cotton. My only complaint, the white came in a little bigger than the black (the correct size, just kind of stretched out) when I wash it, I'm sure it will shrink a little. I'm glad I got the 2 colors, they look like camis or tees under your shirts.

Good price too.

This is just as good as the Bella band except a better price (I can't tell a difference and I have purchased both). I would say if you are a size 0 or 1 to begin with, that you will have to wait till your a little bigger to actually use it to hold up your pants, but still works great to make your shirts longer. I love this product.

I love this product. (I actually prefer this brand over the more-expensive Bella Band because my white Bella Band is kinda see-through, and that is NOT what you want when you're using it to try to hide the fact that your pants are unbuttoned. This one is more opaque than the Bella Band, so that's great.)

I like it a lot. I like how long it is; that gives a lot more options. I wear it folded over in half right now, and will probably unfold it as my bump gets bigger. (Bella Band is not long enough to fold, so you can't wear theirs doubled over.)

My only complaint is that the sizes seem way off. I wore 14's (tight) or 16's (loose) pre-pregnancy. I saw someone else's review about the sizes being off, so I ordered the size 4. It fits just right. I would not want it any snugger.

To someone who complained about it being too warm, well, it is an extra piece of clothing. Kind of like wearing an extra layer of thick snug t-shirt on your belly. And also your pregnancy makes you feel a lot warmer. (I would not want a belly band made out of mesh. I think that would sort of defeat the purpose, since I'm using it to cover my unzipped pants.)

Great product, thanks for making it.

This is my first pregnancy and I'm stalled out - at the point where my pants need to be unbuttoned, but I'm still too little for maternity pants. These cover the unbuttoned pants and just look like a cami under your other shirt. The best way to wear it: put it on inside out over your waist, then pull your pants up over the lower half of it, zip them up as far as you want, then fold the rest of the band over the waist of the pants. I'm been wearing them since week 12 - I'm at week 16 now - these are perfect for early pregnancy.

My employer requires I wear a uniform, but the uniform company does not have maternity pants. So, in order to avoid buying maternity pants until I absolutely had to, I decided to try Belly Bands to wear over my unbuttoned uniform pants. They are basically an overpriced tube of fabric. I found myself constantly adjusting the band throughout the day, as it would shift all around and slide up above the waistline of my pants in the back every time I sat down. I did learn that it worked better to put the Belly Band on first, stretch it from my hips up to my chest, the put on the pants and fold the top of the band over the pants. This worked for a while, but I was still constantly adjusting. Not to mention that it was a hassle to redo the whole set up every time I had to use the restroom! And when you are pregnant, that is very often! Eventually I broke down and bought maternity pants for work, and I am SO much more comfortable. I even got my employer to reimburse me for the maternity pants! I did wear the Belly Band a couple of times outside of work for more coverage under a shirt that was too short. I still have a few months to go, but I probably wont get my moneys worth out of the Belly Bands. I guess after I get my figure back, I could use them as a tube top or miniskirt!!

I'm back making my third purchase of these belly bands. I bought my wife one several weeks ago, and she absolutely loved it. A couple weeks later, I bought her one in the paisley print. She's so impressed with them, she wanted to get this 2-pack with the black and white ones as well, so she's got a variety of fashionable belly bands to choose from, every day. They make her feel great about the way she looks as she progresses through our first pregnancy. We're so grateful for such a terrific product. Thanks again Baby-Be-Mine, from a very happy Mommy (and Daddy) to be.

I am so pleased with this purchase...I wear one almost daily! It really helps to stretch the pre-maternity wardrobe, or just to give that extra coverage with shorter tops. I'm still wearing many of my normal pants & jeans, with the help of a rubber band through the button hole and a belly band!

Pre-pregnancy, I was a size 12, I also was gaining weight a little on the fast side (I didn't know I would be so STARVING all the time!). I wasn't sure whether to order a size 2 or 3, but was worried about being hot, so went with the size 3. The sizing has felt very comfortable to me, not too loose, and not too snug. I have been very pleased with the product, I've had it about 7 weeks now, holding up to washings and letting me wear my pre-pregnancy clothes for longer. I am 20 weeks now and still utilizing the belly bands and (previously loose fitting)regular shirts and pants. I expect in the next few weeks to have to commit to maternity clothes, but I plan on wearing these after delivery when I expect to be back in the loose fitting clothes and out of maternity clothes. I think the cloth of the bands is comfortable, and for the two pack, well worth it. - Maternity Band - Bella Band - Maternity - Gifts For Pregnant Women'

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Bicycle Accessories - training, power meter

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If you presently train with a power meter on your bike or are thinking of getting one, this is a must-read book. Authors Hunter Allen and Dr. Andy Coggan are eminently qualified to write this book which is the first full-length book devoted solely to the subject of training (and racing) with an on-bike power meter. Hunter allen is a full time coach of cyclists and triathletes who uses the power meter as a key element in his training approach. Dr. Coggan is renowned as a widely published exercise physiologist and is also an avid master's cyclist.



The authors have presented much of the material in the book at seminars around the country. I attended one of those in 2005 in Sacramento, CA, so I was already familiar with much of the material in the book even before reading it. Also, much of the material has been presented and discussed in the Wattage discussion list on topica (lists.topica.com/lists/wattage/). The beauty of the book is that it collects all this valuable information, and much more, and presents it in a well organized manner in one place.



An early chapter describes each of the four major presently available commercial power meters (SRM, PowerTap, Polar and ergomo). It covers their relative advantages and disadvantages. The same chapter covers the software that is included with each power meter plus other standalone software offerings including CyclingPeaks which was developed by the coauthors along with Kevin Williams. Many examples from the book include screen shots and examples from CyclingPeaks but the ideas they convey are explained in the text so no prior knowledge of CyclingPeaks is necessary. If you are contemplating buying a power meter, this chapter alone is worth the price of the book.



The starting point to train using a power meter is to determine your Functional Threshold Power (FTP). The book explains several alternative methods to do this. Once FTP is known, the authors present a system of seven defined training levels. The explanation of why seven levels are chosen, what the purpose of each is and power and heart rate ranges (where those are appropriate) for each level are given. The power ranges are expressed for each level as a percentage of FTP. For example, level 4 is the lactate threshold level with power range of 95-105% of FTP. The justification for selecting these seven levels (sometimes called "zones" in other books on training) is the clearest I've ever read on the subject. The rationale for and benefits of training at each of the levels would be valuable information even to a cyclist who wasn't training with a power meter.



Many novel concepts are introduced in the book. The concept of "power profile" is one example. This involves measuring the maximum power that you can sustain for four selected time intervals - 5 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes and FTP. These are then converted to watts per kilogram. A table in the book (separate for men and women) allows you to see where you stand on a scale ranging from untrained to world class level. By determining your own profile and monitoring it over the course of time, you can see better your strengths and weaknesses as a cyclist.



There is simply too much novel material in the book to do it justice in a review of reasonable length. Just to mention, in the most cursory way, other novel concepts introduced and covered in detail the book are Normalized Power (NP), Intensity Factor (IF), Training Stress Score (TSS), "sweet spot" training and Quadrant Analysis. NP and IF are introduced to define TSS. TSS is proposed as a method to quantify and monitor the total training load that a cyclist carries.



Other chapters in the book tell how to develop a training plan based on power. Sample workouts and sample multi-week training blocks are given.



If you've gone to the trouble and expense of putting a power meter on your bike, you owe it to yourself to get this book and read it. Training and Racing with a Power Meter

To understand where I am coming from: I am a licensed cycling coach and serious cyclist. I've been using a bicycle power meter (PowerTap) for years, and training with an indoor power-based trainer for even longer. For full disclosure, I have also met both authors in-person, and I know one of the authors quite well.



I highly recommend this book for any serious cyclist. I gobbled it down once, and I am now on my second reading. I have learned quite a bit on the subject by reading the book, despite my prior experience and training.



I enjoyed and appreciated the book because:

(1) COMPREHENSIVE!! This is perhaps the book's best feature--nothing seems to be missing. Every subject of which I am aware, as it relates to training with a power meter, is in there. Plus, I found information about which I was previously unaware. Joe Friel (renowned cycling coach and author) writes an introduction, and as he said, no other book even compares, at this time, in terms of content.

(2) AUTHORITATIVE. The authors are recognized in cycling circles as two of the most knowledgeable persons in the United States on using a power meter for cycling training. The authors' combination of an experienced cycling coach and former professional cyclist (Allen) and an exercise physiologist / scientist (Coggan) is not available in any other cycling training book, to my knowledge.

(3) EASY TO USE. The chapters are organized logically and, on my second reading, it has been easy to go back to subjects that interest me more than others.

(4) NOT TOO COMPLEX. The authors touch every subject thoroughly and comprehensively, but do so in a way that is not too difficult to understand or grasp. Admittedly, I was already very familiar with the basic terminology of training with power prior to my first reading. Even so, it seems to me that someone with very little prior exposure to training with power would grasp, and benefit from, much of the content on first reading.



Despite my five star rating (which I give without hesitation), I felt that the book had a couple of distractions:

(1) The writing style is a bit choppy and sometimes lacks flow and sophistication. Occasionally, the style is a bit colloquial or informal. Then again, cycling coaches and scientists are not usually known for English professor type of writing, so the style was almost expected and happily tolerated.

(2) The authors sometimes toot their own horns a bit too much. Besides writing this book, the authors developed one of the first (and in my view, one of the best) third-party software programs used to analyze power meter computer files. In the book, at times, the authors did not hesitate to give full accolades for their own software product, while giving not so generous treatment of other products. The bottom line, however, is that their products probably deserve such high treatment. But, it was a bit of a distraction.



Overall, I felt that this type of book should have been published years ago. Now that it is here, I expect to refer to it again and again. It's one of those books that you can read several times and learn something new each time. But, I never seemed overwhelmed by it. I highly recommend this book for any serious cyclist. - Cycling Training - Bicycle Accessories - Power Meter - Training'

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Closet Organizer - hook

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why aren't these easier to find? I looked at a number of local stores and couldn't find anything that would really work. Even hardware stores didn't have hooks the right size. They are a bit expensive considering their simplicity, but these are perfect for hanging backpacks and other outdoor gear in closets. Closet Rod Hook - hang your accessories (Satin Nickel) (5.75"H x .25"W x 3.25"D)

These hooks served our purpose (which is an industrial use). They have great little plastic tips which is a very nice feature. The hooks were actually larger than I envisioned, but they are excellent. I would order them again. - Hook'

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Cooking - cooking

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I spent a lot of time trying to pick a cooking/nutrition magazine to subscribe to, and this is the one. It has tons of great recipes, nice pictures, and interesting articles that don't repeat the same old food/diet information I've read a hundred times. But probably the thing that sets this magazine apart the most is that compared to every other magazine I've looked at, there are BARELY ANY ADVERTISEMENTS. Nothing makes me feel more ripped off than to find that my magazine is about 40% full page ads. I'm so glad I found one that's not like that. EatingWell (1-year auto-renewal)

I've got subscriptions to 3 cooking magazines (Eating Well, Bon Apetit, and Everyday Food), and this one is by FAR the most useful. I want healthy food but I also work long hours and can't spend a lot of time in the kitchen. The recipes in Eating Well are tasty, easy to make, and creative. The ingredients can be found at any grocery store and are usually things I have on hand. I look forward to every issue to find out what new recipes we'll be cooking up this month. I highly recommend it!

This magazine is like Prevention, there are articles on eating better, different foods and their nutritional value, and so on. I found them all well done and informative. I especially enjoyed in the last issue a large article on faux foods and the differences between getting a loaf of long shelf life bread, the kind most of us eat, or an artisan loaf of whole wheat and the points as to why we should pick the ones with actual food value over convienence.



Most cooking magazines have none to few articles on various topics. Eating Well truly means that - they're telling you about eating well. If you're looking for a magazine with some recipes and more articles that pertain solely to food and their health value then this is one you'll want to check out. I found it a nice change of pace.



As stated in another review. There are very few ads which is amazing and very enjoyable.



They do have the 'recipes that are different' as I like to call it. They had an appetizer of a dried apricot half topped with crumbled blue cheese, pistachios, honey and a little pepper. It sounds interesting and I would probably try it, but I'm pretty sure I won't make it. They did have some I will try out that looked delicious such as another appetizer of sliced beef wrapped around a dab of boursin and thin sliced peppers, sounds excellent.

I subscribed to both Cooking Light and Eating Well. The differences are tremendous. While I like Cooking Light, I LOVE Eating Well. The first thing you'll immediately notice is the dearth of advertising in Eating Well compared to Cooking Light. Thus, Eating Well is about a third of the size of Cooking Light. Unlike Cooking Light, which can contain random articles about travel and exercise, Eating Well is strictly about food and nutrition. I love how Eating Well has pictures of all the recipes, while Cooking Light does not. I also like how Eating Well's recipes are simple and easy to follow, using realistic ingredients and straightforward preparation methods. I've made a number of the recipes and almost always enjoyed the results. Eating Well's articles are informative and I especially appreciate its focus on nutrition. In all, a fabulous magazine! I only wish it was published every month instead of every other month!

I love this magazine, and am on my third year. The recipes are interesting, healthy and easy to make after a day at work. They don't use fake ingredients, which was my complaint with Cooking Light - I'd rather use real yougurt than fake sour cream for instance. And the recipes don't take all day and 24/7 access to a gourmet supermarket like the ones in Gourmet. The nutrition articles are interesting and walk a sensible middle line between the low fat and the low carb camps. Real food for real life.

I love Eating Well! I am an active Weight Watchers Member and was so disapointed in the Weight Watchers Magazine, then I saw Eating Well and subscribed immediately! It is the best food magazine out there and no ads!

This mag doesn't just cover food and recipes, it also covers nutrition, health and food around the world. Keep on top of the latest health news and nutrition tips.



Well researched and well written. Recommended for singles or families concerned with living and eating well.

My wife and I have 20+ years of Gourmet sorted by month (stopped subscribing about 8 years ago) and we subscribe to Eating Well. We find both useful with lots of good recipes, but the ones in Eating Well are healthier and every bit as tasty. We love the articles on making the foods healthier as well as product reviews. There is no comparison to the current Gourmet Magazine. Eating Well is far superior. The meals made from the recipes in the magazine are low in calories and fat and high in flavor.



We like the magazine so much that we have bought a subscription for our daughter and her husband for the last 2 years and they love it as well. They have enjoyed everything they have prepared from the magazine.

I have to disagree with the reviewer who compared this unfavorably to Cooking Light. I guess it depends on what you expect from a cooking magazine; me, I expect recipes and ideas for cooking. I'm often more than 100 pages into Cooking Light before the subject even comes up, after wading through countless lifestyle articles, notes on grooming, travel ideas, etc. etc. Eating Well is always very down to earth and focuses on just what its title says: eating well. I get five cooking magazines, but Eating Well is the only one I always read with bookmarks at hand, because I know there will be lots of recipes I want to mark to try.

I find that they really focus on one topic at a time and cover it well, then move on to smaller interests. They don't just give you a tid-bit of info on the main cover focus, which is nice. A good invesment for a year subscription. - Cooking'

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Watch Battery - watch battery, suunto watch

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This kit has everything you need to change your Suunto Mosquito watch battery EXCEPT a little Finnish coin! I wish I were joking, but you need a particular coin-like tool to open the hatch (which should be sealed well for any dive watch). In my case, I finally happened upon a (possibly) Japanese coin that did the trick. I own a Suunto hatch-opener tool, but it doesn't work for this hatch. Don't force things -- it can get ugly! My advice is that you make sure you use a Duracell/Varta battery regardless of what came with the kit, and that you be gentle with the watch -- make sure the face is always cushioned and don't apply excessive down- or side- pressure on the hatch lid. You can do it! Watch the suunto vid and note how simple it can be, once you have the tools you need. Don't forget to pressure-check the watch before your next dive. Suunto Wrist-Top Computer Watch Suunto Wrist-Top Computer Watch Replacement Battery Kit (Moquito and D3)

Very easy to install and works great! The only issue I had was to take the old battery out - yes it should be very easy with a coin, but even after I turned the cover 45 degrees, it did not pop-up (it was kinda frozen in) and I spent really a lot of time trying to get it out (once I got the old cover, ring and battery out, it was matter of few seconds to put new battery and cover in).



I just don't get that Suunto does not make this watch anymore. I love it !

Tough to rate this anything but 5 stars. There's a battery, new cover and O-ring, and this star shaped thing that's supposed to go under the battery. Not cheap but no other options for getting a new cover and O-ring and replacing these at the same time as the battery is the best way to avoid flooding your $400+ dive computer. - Watch Battery - Suunto Watch'

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