Furniture Arrangements - art, furniture arrangements

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I can only speak on behalf of myself, who is a completely clueless when it comes to decorating a home! I have always lived with others in apartments or school dorms, so I never had a say on home decor. Now, in the process of buying my first home, I am completely lost as to how to decorate it and what to buy! I love entertaining and I love having visitors over. I love color and I love beautiful furniture... if it wasnt for this book, I'm sure I would have gotten tons of different focal points and tons of splashes of color (I was color deprived when I was young!). This book helps you organize your thoughts mentally, and helps when you are starting off with a clean canvas. I say it's helpful for the clueless because it is of tremendous help to me (very clueless!). I'm not sure how helpful it will be if you already have ideas about home decorating! It's also pretty modern (I'm 24) if that is the direction you are looking towards.



The last section is also really cool! It has a floor grid and cut-out furniture pieces and a checklist that I can't wait to play around with! The Nest Home Design Handbook: Simple ways to decorate, organize, and personalize your place

I purchased this book because I wanted some unique ideas in an easy to read format and sure enough, this is what I was given!!! I love it!!! It is FULL of pictures which makes it easy for my husband to flip through and say like it/hate it....and that brings a huge grin to my face ;-) Oh, we relocate every three to four years (nope, not a military family) and we ALWAYS have new places and spaces. This gives great advice on using what you have and really adding speacial pieces.

This book is perfect for the beginning home owner or renter who doesn't know where to begin in making decisions about how to decorate their home. The book has material you can't find elsewhere on layout, types of sofas, chairs, beds, rooms etc. The rooms are contemporary, up-to-date and fresh.



The book has useful charts and questionnaires which will help the reader in decision-making and it's very clear and easy to read. It's a wonderful springboard to begin to articulate your personal style. I teach a class on interior design through continuing education and find the book very useful for students as an introduction to a complex subject like interior design.

We're purchasing our first home and I felt overwhelmed at the prospect of designing every room from scratch but this wonderful book inspired me to embrace the entire project, including painting walls. It's elementary, the Nest Home appears to be geared toward newly marrieds, but for those like me who need a refresher on the basics, this works!

I really enjoyed looking through this book. I haven't read the whole thing though but what I have read is great! It gives great tips, pictures, a nice reference in back of the book, and some color schemes. This is a great book for just getting started with decorating, or if you would like some fresh ideas.

This book has helped me so much. I made use of the lists they provide for you in the back and when I went shopping for a room in my house, I had my list ready to go and picked everything out. It was so helpful. I love all the ideas and WOW, it is SO easy to read and easy to follow. This book has great tips along the sides of the pages and explains everything so easily, and it's easy on your eyes. The font and the way they designed the book layout is great, like I said, easy to read and understand. Very modern ideas that I love. Plus it's a pretty book to put on display. I can't say enought about this, I would recommend this to anyone who wants an easy read for fresh and modern approaches to interior design.

I am totally into home design and watch as many shows as possible on HGTV. I also love [..]. This book proves to be the perfect combination of the two. The pages are well designed and easy to follow. The tips are great and I think anyone who is into home design will like this book.

I bought this book a few days ago, and I have hardly been able to put it down since. I'm fairly new to decorating; I'm a beginning grad student renting a small single-family home. This book is by no means a complete reference guide to home decorating, but it has plenty of inspiring design ideas (LOTS of full-page photos) and basic information (e.g., types of carpet/furniture/lighting, how to arrange furniture and decorations, etc). These ideas can be incorporated into just about any design plan and any budget. However, it really is more of an idea/inspiration book and NOT a step-by-step guide to anything.



The book is organized into four main functional areas of the home ("live" = living room, "eat" = kitchen, "sleep" = bedroom, "stash" = closet/office organization), and it has a short planning and reference section at the end. This book is ideal for young decorators, and I believe it's actually intended for young newlyweds in particular (hence "The Nest" affiliation). Most of the designs feature contemporary style (think ikea), so keep that in mind.



Overall, a great book to get you started. I recommend it to all the twenty- and thirty-somethings out there looking to establish a sense of contemporary style in their homes.

As someone who knows very little about decorating and style, I found this book to be very inspirational and helpful. I consider it a must have. It covers furniture and art arranging, how to set a table, items to keep in a bar, explores color and creative storage ideas, just to name a few.

I love this book. - Art - Furniture Arrangement - Decorating - Furniture Arrangements'

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Salvia Hispanica - chia pet, salvia hispanica

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I purchased this as a Christmas gift and it was a hit. Both my neices (6 years and 8 years old) loved this and really wanted one which I had no idea about. They have used it and said that they watch it grow everyday. Chia Kitten

When a new grandbaby arrived, I had Chia Pets sent to the older grandchildren as a little something special just for them. They were so happy with them, and said that the seeds sprouted fast. I had searched in the local stores for Chia Pets and could not find any. Amazon.com came to the rescue as always. Thank you so much. - Salvia Hispanica - Chia - Political Humor - Chia Pet'

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Kayak Paddle 92 Inchs - kayak paddle, boating

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We bought these because they can be used as two canoe paddles or put together and used as a kayak paddle. On the plus side they seem to be sturdy and well made. On the negative they're too heavy and the blades are not designed to use as a kayak paddle. The handles have no tee allowing them to dig into your palms when used as two paddles, so they are not useful as canoe paddles. These are going to the shed and we're buying another kayak paddle. Intex Kayak Paddle / Boat Oars

Although essentially the same as the Intex Sea Eagle oars, the difference is that the oars have two connecting pieces, the paddles, as sold here, only have one. This is fine for a kayak paddle but results in oars that do not stay in the oar locks. The connecting pieces on the oars keep the oars from slipping out.

I use this product as Kayak Paddles for an inflatable kayak. I am a novice to kayaking and probably have been using my kayak once a week through this summer. I use my Kayak Paddles on small lakes, large rivers, and even once on some Class 2 white water. For me these paddles worked perfect my myself and girlfriend. I looked at a lot of places and couldn't find any for less then $35 in the stores. I believe that these for $17 are even better then what I was seeing in the 35-40 range. So for a beginner that is most interested in just getting out on the water and enjoying the weather, these are more then you will ever need.

I just got the paddle, and here are some details of it:

1. It weighs 3.5 pounds, (so, this is not subjetive info; I read reviews here, some say heavy, some say superlight.

now, you can determine. I am a male, 5ft10in tall/160 pounds/strong swimmer, and it feels

a little bit heavy for a paddle in my opinion. So, if you are a regular female, it might

be a concern.)

2. The length of mine is 8 feet and 3/4 of an inch.(I guess there is a small variation for each one, but sure it is

a long sweet one. My kayak is an OldTown Dirigo 120, the

greatest width of the hull is 28 inches, so it needs a 96-inch

paddle.)

3. The connector can be adjusted, as a result, you can twist the angle of the two blades, which is a nice feature.

4. It looks strong and durable.

5. The two plastic blades are quite big, and the blade has a sutble curve, which is nice.

6. The price is unbelievable at Amazon.com.

Initial impression: Strong,a bit heavy, and big, great for males for sure.

I bought these paddles with my Sevylor Tahiti and was initially concerned about their strength and rigidity, But found them to be both strong and rigid. The connector that joins the paddles is simple to use and rigid, they double up as oars.

While this product is fairly inexpensive it performs very well. I've used it for my canoe and dinghy and performs well for both. With the ability to break down into two seperate oars it works very well for when both watercraft are being used at the same time. It is lightweight but still structurally sound.

These were the cheapest on Amazon for $17 each, free shipping when ordering two. They turned out to be perfect for casual use. Sturdy aluminum, secure connector to join the paddles which can be used separately. Hot shots may find them too heavy, but they float and do the job. Plastic paddle also seems sturdy. I also bought the Emotion Spitfire kayak, which I highly recommend, and they go great together. They even come with a carry bag.



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Ugly Stick

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This rod is great. It is strong enough for a big catfish, yet versatile enough for small bass or trout. The only reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is that the reel isn't great, but not bad. For the price you can't beat it. Shakespeare Two-Piece Medium Heavy Action Ugly Cat Spinning Combo 7-Feet

great action, great bang for your buck. I brought this as my back up rod for my vacation, it quickly transitioned to my primary rod. You fancy fishermen out there may need more, but for someone casual this had great action and was pretty solid.

These are some really good rods for catfishing. We now have 13 rods and have never had any issues with them at all, weather catching smaller fish or the 40 and 45 lb catfish we frequent. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a very good fishing rod. The reels are decent enough for a short time to use, but if you are looking to catch larger fish, I would suggest changing the reels out to a better type that suits your fishing habbits. But for the price and reliability, you can't beat them!!!!

First off, beginner level fisher here with experience from fishing using two other fishing rod/reel combos from Shakespeare; both light duty poles.



I gave the Ugly Stick Catfish Rod/Reel combo 4-stars because the specific pole I received has the reel on kind of crooked with respect to the first wire guide where the fishing line goes thru. I did some adjusting loosening the twist locks and moving the reel a little bit in line with the eyelet but I'm not so sure if the reel will stay in its correct position permanently. Time will tell.

Other than that, I'm glad I bought this rod as I think it will hold up to the type of bass and catfish I intend to fish for at the pier near me(freshwater/inland) while still allowing me to get a feel for when the fish are there.



As for the reel, I think it's just okay, not good but not bad. It feels just like any other of Shakespeare's entry level combo reel offerings. But the only thing I don't like on this one is that I can't find the switch to let the reel spin in reverse to let the line loose sometimes, either that or this function is just not offered on this reel.



Anyways, this combo would've still garnered 5-stars had I received one with the reel seated properly straight from the manufacturer. But for the price and value I received, I'm really quite happy with this purchase.



p.s. I bought mines directly from Amazon and I was kind of worried my package would come in damaged since the guides seem fragile enough to easily get bent but today I open the door shocked to see this item come in a box meant for a 42" flat panel tv. Yup, a standard box for a tv, not a flimsy piece of cardboard taped up in the shape of nylon rifle case. Amazon, you rock!!!

I was looking for a bass rod. This is as close as I could find on Amazon. A lot of rod and reel combo sets had no real description as to the type of rod set it was. This catfish combo is working out great for bass fishing. About the right "weight" combination. The reel and rod are both good quality. I put some 8 lb test line on it and it is doing the job. I could have put a heavier test line, probably up to 12 lb but I did not what that heavy a line. I would recommend it to anyone interested in a good medium weight rod and reel.

Okay, so I am new to the sport of fishing but that doesn't mean that I cant like the equipment I purchase. Yeah, its not the best of the best, but it is great for a newbie that is trying to find what type of fishing is best for him/her.

I had read the reviews and will agree this pole is worth the price and very happy to have it but the only complaint I have is the reel doesn't have the anti-reverse switch which is handy but other than that it's a great product and worth the money.'

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Costume - bellydance wear, hip scarf

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I'm a chutney dancer and as soon as I saw it I had to put it on and start dancing!!

The hip scarf came very quickly - less than a week, to be exact. It is very beautiful and has a decent weight, so you will get a great workout while using it.



The coins are very well arranged and sewn and make a beautiful chime while dancing. I would recommended this to anyone looking for a great hip scarf that won't break their wallet - the quality is worth way more than it's price.



The tote bag is an added plus! I was shocked at how large it was. BellyLady Belly Dance Hip Scarf, 480 Gold Coins, Deluxe V-Shape, Tote Bag Included

The hip scarf looks just as beautiful in hand as it does in the photo. The coins have an imprint of what appears to be a Trojan soldier. I said that this product is better than expected because the fabric that the scarf is made of is actually a lightweight black velvet sort of material, and makes me feel confident that it will hold up better than some other scarves I've seen. Even with shipping, this scarf is a very reasonable price and was worth every penny! The extra tote is an added bonus and quite useful.

This is a nicely made, fun skirt. I use it at home w/a belly-dance instructional DVD and we also use it on occasion in my Zumba class. Although I was disappointed that it was originally going to take about one month to receive my items (they come from China, which in itself is a little worrisome), my stuff arrived one week earlier than expected, so that was nice.

This is a beautiful, quality hipscarf. Great value for the money - heavy fabric (almost a chenille) and lots of coins and beads. Makes a beautiful sound when I dance! I highly recommend this product!

I ordered the skirt Aug. 31 and received it Sept 6. This skirt is better than the other belly dancing skirts sold. It has more coins on it and it is durable. The material is rayon, it last longer than velour. I just used this skirt today, it is beautiful, I received compliments on it. I like the heavy coins on it. It allows you to get into the dance more. I would recommend this skirt, the other skirts look cheap. Be prepared to pay for priority shipping to get to you faster. And Amazon.com is the best, I only purchase online from them.

the product seems larger in the picture but it's still the same design. i kind of like it shorter too, so it didn't really matter, especially since it is a great material and quality. IT'S HEAVY!! :D i really wanted a heavier hip scarf that made a lot of noise and this is definitely it! i'm really happy and proud of it :) - Hip Scarf - Bellydance Wear - Costume - Belly Dance'

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I saw "A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints" at the 2006 Sundance festival and I was blown away. If it's rough and imperfect, it's successfully so; its quirks complement the youthfully wild and tragic themes of this artfully presented memoir. Part of what made the film for me was Dito Montiel's apparent sense of humor in dealing with his past. "AGTRYS" is an infusion of sex, tragedy, violence, and uplifting spirit. I left the theatre feeling great and I've been searching desperately for the DVD ever since. Try it! A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints

This well-made film has galvanizing performances by a young, energetic cast and some wonderful turns by veteran performers, Dianne Wiest and Chazz Palminteri (plus a cameo by Eric Roberts). The cinematography and editing create a constantly kinetic and agitated style of storytelling. The viewer is propelled between past and present, as the central character, Dito, lives and relives the experience of being a teenager 25 years ago on the mean streets of Queens. Based on the memoir of Dito Montiel (who also wrote and directed), the film covers ground we have seen in many other films: coming of age in a working class Italian-American neighborhood, where street talk is rough, violence is everywhere (both in and out of the home), and just getting through childhood alive is a major achievement.



Some viewers may wonder whether Robert Downey, Jr., is the right fit for the role he plays, but if you're a fan, you won't mind his portrayal of a perplexed and troubled man thrust into the position of making amends with a dying father who seems to have loved another man's son more deeply than his own. The DVD has a commentary by the director, an informative making-of featurette including interviews with cast members and the director, plus other material.

Let me start by saying I didn't have any trouble with the coarse language or the incessant contentiousness of the characters. Nor did I have many problems with the sound-delayed presentation of the overlapping lines of dialog, or the "artsy" closed caption-style graphics, or the blacked out scenes or any of the bold, impressionistic choices that director Dito Montiel makes in this allegedly (but not really) autobiographical tale. After all, Dito comes from the hardcore/punk scene, so it's no surprise that he chooses to push the envelope and intentionally agitate his viewers. And I prefer directors to take chances and fail rather than take no chances at all.



The main gripe I have about the film is, though it was very well acted, the writing and the story never make it clear just what Dito's father Monty (Chazz Palminteri) or Dito himself (Shia LaBeouf) see in the troubled and abrasive Antonio (Channing Tatum) character. I understand that Dito might have been just looking up to an older peer, regardless of how unruly or unpleasant he was (or the reasons behind his unpleasantness), but I just couldn't figure out why Monty would in many ways seem to choose Antonio over his own son, Dito. And since these relationships are at the heart of the film, this is a rather major flaw, in my eyes.



The film does make a great case as to why they SHOULDN'T hold Antonio in any esteem, however. Dianne Wiest (in a superb performance as Flori, Dito's mom) is constantly advocating a cautionary approach to Antonio. And when Scottish pal Mike O'Shea (played by the excellent Martin Compston - check out his standout performance in "Sweet Sixteen" if you like him here) says of Antonio, "The guy's a f---in' dick, Dito. It's because of him you're f---ed up," well - I couldn't agree more!



Anyway, I listened to the entire commentary, done by writer/director Montiel himself along with his editor, searching for clues about this character dynamic. And all I really got from the commentary about the story was that Dito (the director) has one thesis statement for this film: "This is a whole movie about people saying nothing, going nowhere." Oh, and he and the editor purposely edited out all the funny parts. Plus Dito admits that the young actors look nothing like the actors who are playing their older selves. Great - thanks for enhancing my viewing experience.



In addition, I think this movie gets too much credit/slack for being an autobiography, when in fact there is a lot of truth-bending (if not breaking) going on here. I don't want to reveal too much, but the fates of both Antonio and his brother Giuseppe are greatly exaggerated in the film. And Nerf takes a completely different course in real life. Which would be fine in a work of fiction, but I think too much value is placed on this film being a true-life memoir, when in fact it is constantly veering into James Frey territory.



To summarize, though the acting is terrific (Dianne Wiest and Rosario Dawson are especially entrancing) and the directing is somewhat fresh and innovative, the story itself ultimately left me cold. And the fact that it's not even truly autobiographical makes it even less remarkable. I'd like to give this film 2.5 stars (an average rating, not a negative one), but the Amazonian star system demands whole integers, so I'll round up to three because I admire Dito's moxie as much as I do his movie.



The DVD itself has some pretty good features: there's a 20 minute "making of" featurette consisting of many interviews with the cast and producer Trudy Styler (aka Mrs. Sting). There's one alternate opening and four alternate endings (both with and without commentary) and a bunch of deleted scenes (again, with or without commentary). There's also the 6 minute "rooftop scene," made by Dito whilst training at Sundance Labs. But if you don't like the movie itself, odds are you won't have too much interest in the features. I say, despite its high Amazon rating, approach this film with caution and maybe rent before you decide to buy.

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Trigger Points - trigger point, trigger points

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The Body Back Buddy is by far the best hook massage tool in my collection for a number of reasons.



First off, I also own the standard S-Hook as well as the Theracane and from my experience with all three, this one is the winner by a long shot.



The S-Hook's main advantage is the ability to take it apart, which makes it very compact for travel purposes. But even still, I like to take the BBB with me unless compact space is absolutely critical.



The Thera-Cane's main advantage is its simplicity. It is one-sided and fairly light-weight compared to the BBB.



Now for the real review, the Body Back Buddy has many advantages over the above mentioned tools.



- 11 knobs in assorted sizes and shapes from small to round to pointy

- Large enough to command and control comfortably

- Handles are angled for better leverage compared to other tools

- Can use on practically every muscle group from abs, chest, shoulders, whole back, quads, hams, feet, neck, etc...

- Great conversation starter



Summary:

When I say I take my BBB with me everywhere, I mean EVERYWHERE! It's that awesome! I'm at a computer for 10 hours-a-day almost every day and before I found the BBB, I had a hard time releasing tight muscles and trigger points. Although I did have the S-Hook and Theracane, I found myself not using them as much as I do the BBB. My best guess is that it just wasn't as effective and I quickly got tired of effort required. It's true that you can use your body weight and larger muscle groups to leverage the pressure on the aforementioned tools, but the BBB is just much better at it.



I especially love the pointy knobs for really digging into deep trigger points in the back, shoulder and feet. The center knob does a great job of releasing tension in the Multifidus muscles along the spine all the way up to the back of your neck.



TIPS:

- I highly recommend picking up The Frozen Shoulder Workbook and the Trigger Point Therapy Workbook if you're serious about learning how trigger points affect your body. The combination of the BBB and those books make a highly effective solution if you suffer from musculoskeletal issues. This combination helped me recover from a severe snowboarding accident as well as empower me to help myself AND learn about my body.

- There are so many creative ways to use this tool, years later, I still discover new uses!

- Try using the handle knobs to get your chest, abdomen areas. I've noticed that people often just ignore the handle knobs, myself included in the beginning.

- Breathing is crucial to getting that "release" or "squishing" on trigger points. Try to breathe and massage synergistically, focusing on expanding the area you're working on with the breath. Body Back Buddy

There is only one thing that I wish this tool would be and that is more travel friendly. It is a bit odd shaped and difficult to fit into a small to medium-sized gym bag and back pack. Otherwise I'd take it with me everywhere. It is very effective at getting rid of all the aches and pains developed after sleeping in a bad position, working long hours, sitting at a computer for too long, traveling, and over-exertion. I must have saved several hundred dollars in massage therapy and pain killer medication costs in the past year and a half that I've owned this.

First off, I usually have tightness in my shoulders and neck (probably from spending too much time in front of a computer all day at work). I also have stiffness in my lower back from time to time. The BBB is really effective at reaching all my knots and bringing relief through hitting those pressure points (on the neck, upper and lower shoulder blade, and all along the spine). What makes it so good is that when you position the "ball points" on those areas, the tool is designed so that you can use just modest leverage to get to the deep tissue. This is key because you can use this for quite a while and not get tired. I can't stress the importance of this enough. I find that with proper positioning, I can really get a lot of pressure by simply using my arm weight with modest effort.



Also, I find that with some practice you can actually slide the ball points along your tight areas, which more effectively mimics a real massage vs. just getting point pressure (which I find brings less relief). For instance, by gently laying on top of the bbb (facing up), I can get a very deep lower back massage - and all by myself!



The bbb is also very sturdy. Takes a little bit of experimentation to get used to it, but all in all, it's one of my favorite self-massage tools and I would highly recommend it.

That was my question to friends who have this crazy-looking self-massage tool. After 10 minutes, I was "hooked". The best thing is that you can relax--as one should when trying to reduce pain--and even laugh while you tie yourself in a pretzel exploring the impact of each knob on each pain spot. And it's incredibly versatile. Neck pain? Got it! Cramp in the arch of your foot? Fixed. Muscle knot that you can't reach yourself? No worries. Besides, even if it doesn't work, what a great conversation starter on a cold rainy night in the Pacific Northwest: "Top 10 ways to use the Buddy Massage Cane that aren't found in the directions."

So I bought this as I have a tweaked neck from too much Basketball. I was massaging my own neck where it hurt but this made things worse. I realized one day how tight the muscles around my shoulder blade have gotten. My wife tried but too delicate and although I realized these pressure points and muscles where the ones responsible for my neck pain she just couldn't get enough pressure on them. This Back Buddy is great and I've used it for 3 days now and already my neck and back feel better, more loose, etc...



I'd like to mention this is more like giving yourself a deep tissue massage. It's not the gentle rubbing that some people prefer. The plastic contact points are rather small (end of your thumb) and although there are some bigger ones this tool seems to lean towards the firm touch massage. I guess if they had some larger points of contact I would like to try that too (4 stars for this instead of 5) but this is exactly what I needed for rock solid, knotted muscles. Also it's very easy to use and apply more than enough pressure if needed. You can easily work on your back, shoulder blades, etc... for a solid hour without tiring as it's leverage and design works that well. Be cautious not to overdue it the first few days though. I found it works best with shirt off and some massage oil or lotion. Through the clothes works but you can't slide it around as well so this requires a bit more effort.



I highly recommend this for those wanting a firm massage ! Also shipping was fast and this thing is super durable. I'm loving it! - Trigger Points - Back Pain - Pain Relief - Trigger Point'

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Fitness - yoga, stability ball

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I bought this ball to sit on at my desk at work. I'm 5'8" and I bought the 75 cm ball (it's the perfect size). It's much more comfortable than my old chair was, and i could feel it working the muscles in my lower back almost immediately! It did take a long time to inflate, but it stays inflated rather long. I just keep the pump at my desk in case I want to make it a little tighter. Love it! YogaAccessories (TM) Yoga Balance Ball with Pump

I purchased the 65CM one. Im 5 ft 4 180 lbs and 8 months pregnant and this ball is perfect. It seems to hold up fairly well. I have had to air it up for a second time but I think its cause I didnt fill it up completely the first time. Its a great ball for a great price and my kids love to play with it too :)

No problems with this product, the smell wasn't a major issue for me. The pump that came with the package wasn't as effective as it should have been. It took to long so I had to use my own (bigger) pump.

I'm pretty sure I ordered a small pink ball but instead, I recieved a medium blue one. I tried going back to check my order but it doesn't specify.

The hand pump is very handy and makes pumping easy (unlike my last one which required stepping on it) although pumping the ball was a workout in itself.

I don't know if it's just my ball or if it's suppoed to be like this but my ball came with a very strong plastic smell and large wrinkles. Maybe they're supposed to go away with time?

But the ball is very strong and fulfills its purpose.

Oh and the plug for the hole doesnt go all the way in. But air doesn't seem to be leaking out and it doesn't get in the way.

I bought the purple balance ball, and the color is EXACTLY as pictured! I love it! It came with a hand pump, and it was easy to use (although time consuming!). It was the 75 cm ball, which is the height that I wanted. I love the ball - it's great for exercise or for sitting at your desk (strengthens your core!). I recommend this balance ball. Very, very sturdy. Perfect.

I was very disappointed about the quality of the pump and the ball. I needed a stronger pump to blow the ball up, the hand pump was a joke. Also, I find that I consitintly need to refill the air in the ball as it keeps leaking out.

Ok here's the deal. I did get the wrong size and color but yes I am giving 5 stars ONLY because I initially ordered the 65cm Pink yoga ball, I am 5'10 so I ordered the size based on the recommendations and pink because I love it.



Instead I received the 75cm purple yoga ball which turned out to be the perfect size for my height (still a little bummed I didn't receive pink but I knew it was a crap shoot based on the other reviews) purple is still a nice girly color which was the goal. Also I have it 5 stars because it is a really great yoga ball not leaking any air, the one I replaced was 55cm (way too small for me) which I had to pump air into daily and the hand pumps give you a serious workout all on by itself.



Please keep in mind however you most likely will not receive the color and possible not the size you want/need from this seller. I just lucked out:)

I only give this item 4 stars because I notice that air slowly leaks out of the ball and because they sent the wrong color (I ordered a pink and received a purple - not that big of a deal). I have been unable to find the cause of this slow leak but I refill the ball with the pump about once a week and it takes a good 10-15 pumps. I have been using the ball for a month now with no problems. I am still very satisfied with my purchase when you consider the price of the ball in comparison to others. The plastic has a no skid type texture which works great on my hardwood floor.(Better than others I have purchased) Overall I would recommend this to anyone wanting a Stability Ball on a budget and if you don't really care too much of the color considering some of the other reviewers also got the wrong color. - Yoga - Stability Ball'

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DISCLAIMER- I'm not reviewing this as a kid's book, but as a pop culture item. If you're wondering if it's OK for kids, don't worry- if they like the TV show, buy it.This is an adaption of an episode of the Disney Channel show "Adventures in Wonderland" that guest-starred O.J. Simpson. In the text of the book, the White Rabbit asks O.J. how can he be in two places at once? O.J. says "I can't" and goes on to remind the rabbit that he's talking to the imaginary version of the Juice, not the real one. Why he didn't use that as his defense in his trial we'll never know ("I'm going to continue my search for the real killer- the Imaginary O.J."). A classic. White Rabbits Can't Jump (Adventures in Wonderland)'

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Backpacking Saw - cheap

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I purchased one of these saws elsewhere online, sight unseen, although I could not find reviews for it. My mistake. In an effort to keep others from making a similar one, I decided to post this review.



This is a cheap copy of an ARS Professional series pruning saw. While the body of the saw is ok, the blade is junk. It is only a piece of stainless with the teeth punched out and folded over to create an alternating bevel. In the process they managed to bend most of the tips of the teeth over. Result - this saw doesn't cut jack. It shreds more than anything else. I have two dollar saws from Harbor Freight that cut ten times better than this.



I emailed SOG with my concerns; after several weeks I have yet to get any kind of response (not surprised). I was very disappointed to get such a low quality piece of junk with their name etched in the blade. It's the last piece of gear I buy with their name on it.



As I have to pay return shipping cross country to get a refund, it's not worth the time or trouble. I bought this as a piece of camping/survival gear; if I had to depend on this saw to save my life, I'd be dead. It's going in the trash, although I might be able to use the nylon sheath it came with.



I did ultimately buy an ARS professional series folding pruning saw, at about 3 times the price - and it's worth every penny. Made in Japan, triple ground, induction hardened teeth. The body is cast metal. Cuts on the pull stroke, which I have grown to prefer - more controllable. Took all of four pulls to cut through a 1 inch piece of hardwood - and the ends looked like they had been sanded.



If you want to hang something on the wall, buy this SOG F-10 folding saw. If you want a saw that will actually cut wood exceptionally well, buy an ARS folding pruning saw. You won't be disappointed. The optional leather sheath offered with the ARS saw is a beautiful piece of work, and also recommended. SOG Specialty Knives and Tools F10-N Folding Saw

This was my first folding style saw and i was very disappointed in sog with there work on this. There blade is flimsy and seems cheap even for a folding saw. Rather than saw through wood it seems to grind through it which makes you spend more energy than you should. Unlike most other sog products i own i would not recommend this.

This just simply isn't a super product. I have other SOG products that I really like and function well, but this tool just doesn't cut it for me. The blade is flimsy and tends to come loose, so I have to re-tighten it every now and then even if I don't use it! It's also pretty difficult to use, requiring a lot of work to cut through small branches.



Overall, I would not recommend. - Cheap'

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Ice Cube Tray - amazon oddities, fun

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Interesting product. Good idea. But for some strange reason these ice cubes melt quicker than ice cubes made in the "regular" ice cube trays. The "jewel" shape doesn't last very long either even with a beverage that's already chilled. Got a cheaper "shaped" ice cube tray at Ikea. Fred Cool Jewels Ice Cube Tray

I was in the market for some silicone ice cube trays and when I saw these Cool Jewels, I had to try them out. Their "neatness" factor is awesome, but unfortunately their "usefulness" factor is below average.



Do not buy these if you want a ice tray - the cubes are too small (melt quick) and since it's a wobbly silicone tray with many jewels that require a fill to the top, it's sort of messy. You're better off just buying the straight square silicone trays.



Do buy these if you want a novelty item to plink into guests' drink glasses. However, since these are pretty small and melt quick, you'll probably be buying quite a few trays.



It should also be noted that in order to get the perfectly clear ice cubes as shown in the pictures, you've got to move the water around every once and a while so that the air bubbles don't get trapped in the forming cube and cause the white spots. In other words, expect your diamond cubes to have some pretty visible flaws.

I didn't buy this product for making ice cubes; I bought it for molding plastic resin for making jewelery/magnets/etc.



As far as that goes, they worked, OK, not great, but OK. I think even for ice cubes their shape would cause issues. The fact that the molds get smaller at the top makes it really difficult to get the pieces out. Not horrible, but for craft use they're not my #1 choice of mold to pick when choosing what to make.

I've been collecting ice cube trays and things for my new Jelly Shot obsession Jelly Shot Test Kitchen: Jell-ing Classic Cocktails-One Drink at a Time...these make perfect jelly shots....imagine them jewel-toned and plated like a pile of treasure. Awesome!

When I ordered this, I was expecting the reusable plastic ice cubes. Initially I was disappointed that it was a tray but turns out the other plastic reusable ones I got were not all that great, so I am happier with these. The tray is soft and molds the jewels well. Works great, but better for special occasions rather than everyday use. Recommend. - Fun - Fred - Jewels - Amazon Oddities'

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Automatic Watch Winder - single automatic watch winder, watches

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Came quickly and is a nice little helper. So, I put my expensive Breitling in the cheapest one I can find, so what, I just want it wound! =0 )

It's plastic, not too exquisite, but gets the job done and still looks nice. Belocia Black Automatic Watch Winder

I bought this for my husband, he has a self-winding watch that he wore infrequently, and he was always complaining that it wouldn't start, or would not keep accurate time. Since he got the winder, the Belocia Watch winder keeps it running smoothly, and he has been wearing the watch more often. I searched a long time to find the best watch winder for a good price, and this one definitely fits the criteria for the money spent. It runs very quietly, you can hardly hear it running.

Worked great for winding the automatic watch I recently purchased. Like I said, the Belocia Black Automatic Watch Winder worked great, the watch failed to work though. Oh well, I sent the watch back and ordered a different brand automatic watch, (Seiko). I don't think I will have any problems with the watch I ordered and the Belocia Watch Winder works as promised. No complaints with the winder. Thanks Amazon.com.

Works very well for my Tag watch. Instructions forget to tell you that it rotates for 1 hour and then rests for 3 hours so I kept unplugging it & plugging it back in thinking it was broken but it wasn't. I only get to wear my watch a few times per week & it is so nice to have it reading accurately when I put it on.

The Diplomat Watch Winder is an excellent product, which functions just as it's supposed to. It winds in either clockwise or counter clockwise motion and has a feature which rests the winding mechanism, so if you leave it running, it will not overheat or wear out the winder too quickly. All of the features seem good and work just as they should. My only issue is, that for what the product is, the price seems a bit high. If you're winding a Breitling or a Rolex, the cost of this winding machine is probably chump change - HELL! You own a Rolex! But ... if you're winding a $70 automatic Seiko, your winder cost over half as much as your watch - for just a little plastic housing and a reversible motor. The bottom line is this, now that I have the product in my hand, I could not see it being worth any more than about $24.95. But I would like to see it more in the $19.95 price range. I paid like $35 or $38, and I feel like that's too much for what it is. If it was made out of stainless steel or cherry wood, then maybe it's worth closer to $40 or $50. - Rolex - Watches - Single Automatic Watch Winder - Watch Winder'

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I played up to level 46 for the review. The Quick games unlocked at that point are

Fifty Fifty -- choose between options Q and A

Add it Up -- Addition problems

Take-Away -- Subtraction problems

Multiply Trouble -- Multiplication problems

Divide and Conquer -- Division problems

Fill the Gap -- A problem like 2? + 12 = 41 is given, find ?

Decimal Danger -- Problems with Decimals

Fractions -- Problems with fractions



There is a countdown timer, and the game quickly rises to match your skill level. I got something of a Brain Age vibe from it. When I bought it, I was predisposed to nitpick it, but it turned out to be fairly well made. Recommended for anyone wanting to brush up basic math. Math Star

This game is GREAT for kids and adults! It bases your starting level on your age and allows you to move up from there. My 6 year old has fun with addition and subtraction games with one caveat: the game developer(s) have included a timer for each game at each level. For the younger players this is VERY stressful while they're still learning. I would recommend that a "relaxed game" mode be incorporated as an upgrade for this game. After all, it's supposed to be a learning game...give the kiddies time to think instead of the pressure of a timer (at least at the lower levels). Otherwise this is a GREAT game!'

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