Guy Low Price Electronic: 12 Dec 2008

Friday 12 December 2008

Video Games - fps

I've played quite a few City Interactive games and have found them to be average or slightly above, keeping in mind that they are low budget games using the tried-and-true Jupiter EX engine. I found Code of Honor 3 to be a bit dull.

As with most City Interactive FPS games, you're not going to find any ground breaking innovation, but you will be getting a game that is within the current generation of technologies, using the same basic engine as FEAR and FEAR 2. These games are not new releases of 1990s technologies and it's obvious that a significant amount of time went into creating and detailing the setting. Where the game fails to impress is the fact that there is basically nothing new to expect as you progress through the game. As with other City Interactive games, there are no level bosses or difficult challenges waiting for you ahead. There is no ramping up of the difficulty as you become acclimated to the controls and weapons.

If you have played and enjoyed other City Interactive shooters, then you'll find this to be more of the same (which is not necessarily a slam). I didn't like it as much as other games of theirs, but I would be willing to give it three stars if it were selling for something closer to $10-12.

The game runs well on my Vista x64 machine with no patches. I turned up all the graphics settings, with no problems on my machine (3GHz core 2 duo, 4 GB ram, dual SLI-linked 8800GTS 512 GPUs). I do have to admit that City Interactive games are largely trouble free and rarely seem to need any patches. I'm a fan of City Interactive as a supplier of cheap run-and-gun games, but this is not their best effort.

Sorry for not offering more detail, but I have already been playing other games in the two weeks since I finished this game and they tend to run together in my mind. If I were to go into detail, I'm afraid I might get them confused. Code of Honor 3: Desperate Measures

I have played the first 2 C of H and this one combines the action and adventure and puts them in a wide variety of environments. Love the new weapons but in some scenes the screens are very dark and when I put nightvision on there is a glare. Overall I like the action for the price.

This is a great FPS. A bit difficult in spots, but, once you logically find an object you are seeking, it is definitely a fun game.

WARNING: Playing this game can cause computer time warps!

I sat down to play for about 15 minutes, and somehow lost over 4 hours.

Seriously, it is a fantastic compliment to Code of Honor 1 and 2. Different main character, but very enjoyable, all the same.

I recommend this game highly to anyone who likes to shoot the sh** out of just about everyone (and a few objects) that you find in front of you, or lurking behind things.

I played the first Code of Honor and was impressed by its length of play time and artistic vision in depicting the outdoors landscape of an African continent. This game is well below par compared to that one, its short and a lot of the game is played in darkness, which means you have to use night vision - which gives a green tint to the world and looks bad, its a shame because otherwise the graphics are nice, but with the green tint coating your vision it takes away from the graphics. The game should have had more day time levels instead of most of them being set in the dark night time.

The voice acting of the villains is also horrible, and took away from the story of the game. They left open the possibility of another sequel at the end, but hopefully it will be a higher level of quality than this one. - Fps'

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Knife-setting Jigs - planer accessories, jointer knives

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My joiner is an old 4 1/8 inch Craftsman. It runs pretty good but the knives are not easy to set. This jig seemed to be just the thing but there are two short comings I found:1. When the jig is lined up with the knife at top dead center, the screws holding the knife in place are not accessible. So the jig has to be moved forward enough to get the knives to rotate just a bit. By this time, the knives are to high. With this set up, no amount of tweeking got both knives parallel and at the same height.The way I tested whether the knives were parallel was to join a piece of scrape (3/4 x 3 1/2). This joined edge (3/4) was placed on the cast iron saw table and a square was used to see if the 3 1/2 side was 90 degrees to the table. I never had a test run where this was the case.Another way I came up with was a ruler. The ruler was placed on the infeed side with the "6" on the very edge, side closest to the fence. Then the cutter was rotated until the steel blade hit the ruler. The contact point on the ruler was noted. In my case, this was about 7 1/16 on the ruler. Then the ruler was moved to the other end of the knive and the process was repeated. Most of the time I could not detect a difference so maybe my machine is the real problem.2. The magnets were not strong enough to pull up the knives every time. Sure, the jig would stick to the cast iron table but the knives would often stay put. I used a spare rare earth magnet to pull the knives up to the jig magnets. Once in place, the knives would stay put most of the time. I ended up making another little tool with the magnet screwed to a scrap piece of wood. This was used to pull the knives up to the jig magnet.So, I'll keep the tool as it came by way of UPS and sending it back would not be free. But I would be very careful about recommending the jig. DELTA 37-157 Magna-Set Joiner Knife Setting Jigs - Jointer Knives - Planer Accessories - Shaper Blades - Jointer Blades'

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Reels - spinning reel, reels

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These reels are well made, cool looking, and smooth. I fish for freshwater catfish and these reels are working extremely well so far. I have them loaded with 30 lb. test line and they cast great. I have only owned them for a month but in my opinion these are some of the best reels for fresh and saltwater for the price. They are part of the newest line of Penn reels out there and so far I love the two I bought! Thanks Penn for continuing to make good quality equipment. Penn Fierce 4+1 Bearing 6.2:1 8/170 Line Capacity Spinning Reel - Reels - Spinning Reel'

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Black And Decker Charger - cordless lawn tools, charger

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I have a B&D Grass Hog cordless trimmer which I like... One battery isn't enough to do my entire yard (it came with 2 batteries, but only 1 charger) so I figured I'd order a second charger - have both batteries charged before I started the yard, and I'd be in 'hog heaven'. So, I ordered this charger from Amazon.

Long story short: It simply doesn't work.

It will not fully charge either of the two batteries that came with the trimmer although the charger that came with the unit charges the batteries just fine. It makes no difference how long you leave the battery on this charger - it won't fully charge it. In fact (get this!) I can take a fully charged battery from the original charger, put it on this charger and within a couple hours it will deplete the charge to roughly 1/2 strength - it takes the charge OUT of a fully charged battery!

This will only charge the batteries to about 1/3 charge. Sorry, but this is junk.

I've tried to get my money back, but Amazon (which I'm usually pleased with) but they're obviously better at selling items than accepting returns, even defective items. They've refused a refund, although I've only had this 'doorstop' 3 weeks...

Wish I didn't have to give it any stars at all, but Amazon won't allow that, and they have no 'negative' start, so this gets a really undeserved 1 star - it really should be minus 3 stars.

I can't recommend which charger you buy - but don't get this one.

Hope this helps someone as I just wasted my money.

John

Saint Louis MO Black and Decker 18 Volt Battery Charger 5103069-12

Found the product use life about 2 seasons of cutting lawns and trimming. I have an array of B&D tools, have several chargers & half dozen batteries. Found that batteries & chargers last about the same and I find it difficult to determine if it's the charger or the battery that is bad. I guess I expected more from the B&D accessories as I find the power tools a great help in maintaining my home and lawn.

Like the other reviews here, these 2 chargers that came with my B&D tools malfunctioned at about the same time. Then I bought the fs2400dc charger that has an indicator light to tell you if it's charging, completed or faulty(battery, that is). I found out that one of my batteries was faulty. I can't be sure if the faulty battery was the cause of both chargers going out but the bottom line is they did go out after relatively short use which I find unacceptable whatever the reason.

This charger is not worth a hoot. I bought the Black & Decker 3 lawn tool combo. It came with a triple battery charger. After that I have bought a battery chain saw and a extended hedge trimmer. They came with this little rinky-dink battery charger. I have had one of them for about 2 years and the other for 3 years and they both went out at the same time. Black & Decker should give away the tools because the ICAD batteries don't last and they make a fortune of the price of the useless batteries. They should make the batteries NIMH type so you can charge thm at anytime and not have to wear down the battery. I get about 15 minutes out a battery charge when using my weed trimmer. I like the battery operated tools it's just the sorry batteries and battery chargers I don't like.

I suggest if you buy any battery operated product that you make sure it comes with NIMH batteries not NICAD. You can read about the difference between batteries on the internet.

I have four B & D chargers. Three are model 5103069-12 and one is a 2009 model T180859. The other three chargers are 2005,2006, and 2007 models. All four of these chargers quit working within the last few months. All of them are out of warranty so I didn't attempt to contact B & D about them.

The failures of these chargers made me curious as to what actually happened to cause them to stop working. I cut open the cases on two of the chargers and found that both had a failure of the same diode in each unit. The bad diodes are easily spotted because of a darkened area around them from heat build up. At Radio Shack I purchased two replacement diodes for about $1.04. I replaced the diodes in both chargers and they now work ok. I have only used each to charge one battery so don't know how long the repair will last. Perhaps the original diode didn't have enough capacity, but that's only a guess. When I cut open the two remaining chargers, I am confident that they also will have burned out diodes.

Needless to say, I am unhappy with the quality of B & D chargers. The charger cases can be resealed using epoxy such as JB Weld.

Don"t buy this!!! It is unreliable!!

I have only used this charger three times to charge the batteries that came with my grasshog weedeater. Now it has died and I have three batteries and a weedeater that I can't use because B&D puts out such a horrible charger with their tools. What a collossal waste of my money!

I thought it would be nice to be able to just throw a battery on my grasshog and trim the lawn whenever convenient but I have learned my lesson. Anyone need three 18 volt batteries for their trimmer?????

I have three and they worked for over a year; then all went bad at about the same time. I have three because I own Black & Decker circular saws, recip. saws, drills, a sander, a weed trimmer, etc., all using the 18 volt system.

Two of these OEM units failed within a couple weeks. One was about three years old; the other about four months. The newer was replaced under warranty with a different model that is supposed to be more reliable: ETPCA-180021U2.

This charger and a battery came with my trimmer. I have had the charger for about 18 months now and it has stopped working. My experience is consistent with the other reviewers regarding how short the life of this charger is. I just checked B&D's Web site and I don't see this charger listed. Hopefully that means they have stopped making it! - 18 Volt - Black And Decker - Charger - Cordless Lawn Tools'

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Word Games - word game, boggle

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Stress reducer. Escape from your troubles or even everyday stress with this fun game. Highly recommend. Ironically, when you are done, it lists your score and the number of words "spelt." LOL. Should be "spelled," but I get a kick out of the irony and still love the game. wordoid! - Boggle - Word Game - Words - Word'

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Fox Studio Classics - great film, classics

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Gregory Peck stars as a Madison Avenue executive whose life reaches several crises at once. His wife, Jennifer Jones, is pushing him to make more money and to be more successful, but without losing his ideals or honesty in a business that values neither one of those. His experiences in World War II are coming back to haunt him, and his ownership of his grandmother's house is being challenged by her former servant. Fredric March co-stars as his new boss, a man who put his business before his family, a decision whose consequences he must now live with. There are a lot of lofty ideas being bounced around in this story, and they tend to center around the importance of family and being true to one's self and ideals. Peck is his usual solid self, probably the perfect choice for this kind of role. Jones gets the big emotional scene in the film, and she plays it to the hilt. March gives a very moving, sympathetic performance, while Ann Harding as his distant wife has a couple of good scenes. Although this is very much a film of the Fifties, the basic message of the movie still has its impact today. It's honestly presented, well acted and written, and well worth watching. The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit

Catch the anonymous face in the crowd and consider the bright lights and dark shadows of that fellow's existence. This is Peck's performance in The Man in the Grey Flannel Suit and he is brilliant. Several reviewers have noted "the Look" of the film and its quintessential Fifties style. This is true, I felt I was gaining a peak at a long lost world: Post-war America, advancing economically, but struggling morally. The flashbacks make this half a War movie and give it a shared history with its adult intended audience. This was a time when adult movies did not mean pornography, but dealt with mature themes such as honesty in relationships and integrity in your profession.

Gregory Peck has some great scenes, many in which he doesn't seem to do much. The look on his face on the train when the man in the coat in front of him triggers a repulsive memory from the war is worth pages of dialogue. The uncomprehending shock from when he accidentally kills his best friend is a real tearjerker. I don't know what other American actor at this time could be so effective.

The plot was a surprise to me, I really had no idea this was such an engaging story. The title implies a dull, plodding story, and I have to admit little prior knowledge about this movie except its one of those I'd always heard about. This has got to be one of the best movies out of the Fifties and that is saying a lot. There is poignancy, humor (the kids always glued to the TV and oblivious to the real drama around them), and above all, a slice of life that is absorbing and realistic. This is definitely an overlooked gem needing full DVD glory. Have the popcorn ready, once you start it, you won't want to get off the couch.

This movie showcases great acting, great writing, and a serious, yet entertaining theme. It grapples with serious issues of family,business,ethics,past mistakes, and painful memories in a truly engaging manner. Though it is deeply rooted in the post-WWII fifties, the ideas are timeless. It is at once realistic and redemptive. Watch it with someone you love-it will be a movie you'll both enjoy.

One of the most interesting movies of the 50s, and one which accurately portrays the rarely-approached subject of ordinary men trying to fit in their contemporary workplace. Peck is a little miscast (too tall and striking to possess the "ordinary" quality necessary for the role) and Jennifer could be a little more varied in her characterization (she needs a "light" moment or two) but they are both as usual fun to watch.Peck's interview lunch is one of the best scenes, as is Ann Harding's plea to Frederich March. The other reviewers have not mentioned how the color and Cinemascope really add to the feel of the Fifties , and this cannot be stated enough - see it on a big-inch TV if possible. I think the wardrobe is one of the best in cinema history - it looks exactly as if it came off the racks of the department stores during the period. A great story, and one which anyone who has been employed in the business world as a white-collar worker, and who has aged thru their thirites, will identify with. Recommended.

THE MAN IN THE GRAY FLANNEL SUIT (1956) is writer/director Nunnally Johnson's ambitious film version of the popular 1953 best-seller by Sloan Wilson. It is set in suburban Connecticut and Rockefeller Center, linked by trains full of commuters. One of those commuters is Gregory Peck, who does advertising for one of the big television networks run by his boss, Fredric March. Johnson is setting up contrasts here. Peck is married to Jennifer Jones and has three kids; March is married to 1930's actress Ann Harding and has a daughter named Susie. Both March and Jones seem unhappy at home, happier at work. But Peck is haunted by his past, in the Army in the Pacific in 1945 after World War Two is over in Europe. Peck has an affair with lovely Marisa Pavan, who gives birth to his child. What Peck will do with that Italian child covers the last half hour of the movie.

I like the film a lot because it gives us the clothes and cars and job world of my early childhood in the suburbia of 1950's San Francisco. And the cast is incredible, including Lee J. Cobb, Henry Daniell, Arthur O'Connell, Gene Lockhart, and Keenan Wynn. The brilliant use of CinemaScope, almost all in long shot with characters standing or sitting at opposite ends of the wide screen, is by Charles G. Clarke. A magnificently knowledgeable audio commentary has film scholar James Monaco comparing movie and book constantly, often talking about his own life during this early 1950's period, the cars his father owned and the hats worn, and the stunning use of CinemaScope for a movie that simply could not withstand pan and scan treatment. Maybe that is why it is not shown that often on TV, wonders Monaco; the only network that would always run it letterboxed, Turner Classics, does not own this Fox movie. Thank God for DVD.

THE MAN IN THE GRAY FLANNEL SUIT runs a long 153 minutes, but maintains interest throughout and was a pet project of producer Darryl F. Zanuck. This is from an era when a high-powered Production Chief could dictate that a movie run long to do justice to a long novel. Monaco keeps saying that Jones' wife character is much nicer in the book and does not harp all the time on the quality of life she and Peck have in Connecticut. She seems only a bit too unpleasant on screen for me, and the house they move out of is quite beautiful to me also. That is a director's choice-or maybe Zanuck's choice. Monaco also mentions the kids watching TV a lot in a darkened living room as not being in the book. This is contrasted against a television network office at Rockefeller Center that only has two TV monitors and not the logical three, something I never would have picked up on, like a man wearing the wrong hat or driving the wrong year model car. It is a very illuminating audio commentary by a movie lover and knowledgeable reader for a very good movie. (REVIEWED ON LETTERBOXED DVD.) - Drama - Great Film - Classics - Gregory Peck'

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Tape Dispensers - shipping tape, bubble wrap

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When I ordered this I wasn't sure what I would get, the item description left a lot to be desired but I was tired of paying $8/roll elsewhere. I received 6 rolls of Sparco brand clear package sealing tape approximately 2" wide, not sure of the length but it's at least as long as the $8/roll tape I was tired of paying through the nose for. I was not disappointed! Fast shipping and well packaged. SPR60041 - Package Sealing Tape, 3Core, 1-7/8x164, 6/PK, Clear - Shipping Tape - Packaging Tape - Scotch - Bubble Wrap'

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Digital Camera

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I own 2 other cameras a Nikon Coolpix point and shoot 12MP and a 15.1 Rebel T2i DSLR.

For a 200 dollar camera, it really isn't all too bad. 14MP and 5x optical zoom. Lens[ 4.7-23.5mm 1:2.8-6.5 ]

OVERALL feeling: (4.8 of 5)

It has pretty clear picture taking capabilites and is very USER FRIENDLY. Panaramic function works amazingly well. The camera itself is a great size and looks pretty slick, it doesn't look like a cheap camera. I think anyone would be happy with this purchase. It has a HDMI port and can take SDHC memory cards. You charge the camera battery with the battery in the camera, and the power cord is plugged into the camera itself, that is a nice feature, to not have to pull the battery out all the time to charge(like the coolpix i have). The buttons light up when touched momentarily and the camera has a nice power save option; all nice features.

HD VIDEO: (4.8 of 5) Not too shabby, volume is a little low, but im pretty sure there is a speaker option. I noticed it today. It definitely is always a nice feature to be able to capture video, in High Def no less. Only downside is that you can't take pictures while video recording, i like that option on my DSLR.

Lighting: (4.3 of 5) you have a few different options depending on location: sunny, cloudy, what type of indoor lighting i.e 3 different flourescent settings and 1 incandescent. Weird thing is cloudy works better indoors under flourescent light better than all the flourescent settings. Very slight exageration of the yellow hue. Cloudy whittens things up and makes the room look as if it were under regular incandescent bulb lights. All in all, you can place it on WB auto, and the setting the camera auto selects works better than fine.

I am quite satisfied and feel anyone else would be as well..and i spent 250 buying from an overpriced Postal Exchange lol. Olympus Stylus 5010 14 MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-inch LCD (Titanium)

I have used cameras of one type or another for close to 50 years. Had my own darkroom back in the days of film. Have had digital models since 1M was as big as they got. Wanted a small one to carry around. Cell phone cam is just too much trouble and too limited.

Read all the reviews for all the small Olympus, Cannon, Panasonic, et al. Used my girlfriend's Cannon. Decided that since an old Olympus E100RS Sports Photographers model was the best I have EVER used I would stay with the brand.

I love this little thing! It is hard to hold still on long tele shots and I doubt I will ever get used to not having a viewfinder but I still love it. Have used it in Program mode mostly and played with some programed Scene shooting. Love the Super Macro best of all. Have some great close ups of my honeybees.

Does everything it is supposed to and does it well. People who have had problems using it just didn't Read The F****** Manual. I downloaded the manual from Olympus's web page as soon as I ordered the camera. I enjoyed reading about it while I waited for it. Didn't wait long. Amazon got it to me in record time. Ordered late Monday, used free delivery, still had it on Friday. Thanks Amazon!

I don't like the software that came with it. Uninstalled it on day two.

This camera takes mainly good photos straight out of the box. There's no real need to play with the settings which I like. My main use for this camera is photographing people, and I preferred using the standard Auto setting as opposed to the portrait scene setting - in portrait, the pictures were mostly a little too pink. The standard auto setting reproduces skin tones nicely. It does seem to be a little soft on detail indoors though - you can't really tell it's 14mp unless you're outdoors on a sunny day.

One gripe is the processing speed - even with a quick card, after you take a photo it takes a good 8 seconds before the camera is ready to take another one. That's annoying if you just missed 'the' shot, and then the next opportunity happens while you're waiting for the camera to sort itself out.

The video quality could also be better - especially on the sound front, and it suffers badly from over exposure in sunny outdoor settings. So don't buy this camera if you're looking for the best of both worlds, but if you just want good pictures for a reasonable price this is a contender.

I love my little Olympus Stylus 5010 14 MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-inch LCD (Titanium) purchase through Amazon! I have owned several small cameras and they have all performed poorly (not through Amazon). But not this little guy, I can't leave home without him. This 5010 is rugged, light, easy to use and the MENUS ARE SO EASY TO USE AND NAVIGATE THROUGH! My fat fingers are not an issue with the basic dial-a-menu scheme. My only irk is when I'm reviewing images on the camera I almost always touch the shoot button and the image disappears, I have never had a successful hand off to someone else to show them a stored image. But that's common with most cameras, so no real gripe, I just want to show my little gem off all the time. Some people have stated that 14mg is overkill. But, I took a photo of something that didn't show up to well in the shot, it was nice and clear, but tiny. Then I zoomed in while previewing the image and there is was, exactly what I wanted, that little tiny image I was going for filled the whole LCD screen! That's what 14 MP's is for. I love the pinhole and B&W settings and the manual settings are a blast! Oh, if you depress the entire dial button while the camera is off, the date and time is displayed for a few seconds; NICE!

While visiting Amazon, I bought this camera on an impulse, mainly because of its low price, $87.99, and the highly respected reputation of Olympus. The manufacturer says, "This tiny camera will blow you away", and are they right! I've only had mine a few days and am already amazed at the image quality and abundance of features on this little gem. The 14mp images are really outstanding for a camera of this price or any price for that matter. Two particular features that have truly "blown me away" are the HD video and the panorama mode for still images. The one-button HD recording is a major plus and the video is astounding! But the panorama mode is just incredible, using the auto mode is so simple, just take two or three consecutive photos, lining up the pointers on the screen as you do so and then sit back and watch the camera build the panoramic photo...unbelievable and so easy! Also love the in camera editing that can be done, particularly the Beauty Fix...granted it's not Photoshop, but, hey, it only cost $87.99! I haven't been this excited over a new camera since I acquired my Nikon D200 a couple of years ago. A definite 5-star rating at this price!'

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yoga accessories - yoga accessories

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I wanted a bag that would carry two mats, my 1/4" mat and the 1/8" mat I use under it. I was pleased with the way my mats fit into this bag and liked the addition of the two pockets, especially since I take a yoga strap with me to class. I received a number of compliments on the appearance of the bag so was happy that I'd made this one my choice.

The zipper broke when I'd used the bag for about four weeks, and I'm gentle on things. Since it is a double zipper (which is not necessary really) the fix will probably require disabling one end of the zipper and ending up with a gerry-rigged zipper. The bag cost enough that I find such a solution less than wonderful. YogaAccessories (TM) Black OM Cotton Yoga Mat Bag - Drawstring

I was looking for a gift for my favorite yoga teacher before I moved away. I knew she was about to start continuing her yoga education so what better to get her than a new bag (I knew she could use one!) When I found this bag, I fell in love with it so much, I had to buy one for myself too! The price was about $8 LESS than the ones at T*rget. Not to mention all the ones in the stores are all the same! I was amazed when I received these bags! The OM symbol is actually embroidered onto the bag. I am so pleased with this item I cannot wait until my previous teacher gets hers because I know she will love it as much as I do! I also purchased a rather thick mat and when I put it in the bag, there is plenty of room to roll up 2 mats if you use 2! There is a zippered inside pocket and zippered outside pocket. Perfect for all "your stuff" you don't need for yoga but take with you anyway.

This bag is very big, it can accommodate very large mats, but it can be difficult to pack mats into it because if its design. It loads from the top with a draw string, so the mat needs to slide into the bag, but yoga mats are by design not slippery. This problem is compounded by the 'secret' pocket just inside the bag opening, which just dangles and gets in the way of your mat as you shove it in there.

The bag is well made, affordable, and the pockets (especially the front pocket) are very convenient. Given the problems mentioned above, I would advise against using this bag with a mat that is both large and sticky (as a point of reference the mat I use is Jade Harmony Professional 3/16-Inch Yoga Mat). With smaller mats, or mats that are less sticky, this bag will likely do the trick nicely.

I bought this bag only 6 weeks ago and loved it. It was so cute, fit my towel as well as my mat and didn't cost me too much. Then today I was walking home from practice and suddenly my mat was rolling down the street because the handle ripped right off the bag as I was walking! Do yourself a favor and don't buy this cheap bag. It's not well made at all and you are wasting your money because you'll only get to use it for a short time.

I love this yoga mat bag. It is available with either a drawstring or a zipper. I prefer the zippered opening, however my sister prefers the drawstring. It is great because it has two separate zippered compartments. One is on the outside of the bag and one is inside, which is great for keeping my belongings organized and accessible.

I like to do yoga on the park so I can not be bringing around too many stuff. The bag allows me to get in there my mat (ultra-thick), a small rug, my yoga book, my wallet and my cell phone, and it is quite strong. However, what other comments say it's true, bag catches powder and hair very easily.

I just received my yoga bag and I LOVE it! I chose the drawstring style because some of the other reviews mentioned potential problems with the zipper. It's really well made, it's roomy, and the embroidered "OM" on the outside is beautiful. It's even better than I expected, and it's roomy enough to hold the extra thick yoga mat I just bought, plus so much more! The zippered pockets (one on the inside and one on the outside) are a bonus feature. Great thought out detail!

i am keeping it simple. this yoga mat bag looks great but it's really flimsy and made poorly. the first time i pulled one of the two zipper pulls it came off in my hand. cheap manufacturing. too bad because it's EXACTLY what i wanted. lightweight because my promat is SO heavy), black, modern and plain. very disappointed :(

I ordered this bag mostly because I like the OM sign and the black/white contrast. What I received was a plain black canvas bag. I didn't waste time returning it, and started using it. I thought I could do without the design and it would still be a nice thing to carry around. But after using it for a week, I found that the zipper got stuck easily. So my advice is: don't waste your money on this bag. - Yoga Accessories'

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Educational Games - family, games

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The concept is so simple it's ingenious. Drive your car in a straight line. But if you've ever been in NY during rush hour, you know that's not always easy. I am of course referring to gridlock, that bane of city traffic, when no cars can move. Well in Rush Hour, you get to move around all the cars and trucks to clear a path for yourself. The game comes with a set of cards (easily stored in the plastic tray) that show where to set up the cars. That takes a minute, but some of the puzzles take a long time to solve. They range from very easy to very hard. And Binary Arts sells extra card sets so the fun never ends! This game is sure to make a lot of kids into civil engineers. As for durability, you could probably throw this game out the window while driving on the highway, and it would be ok. Just better hope it's not rush hour! ThinkFun Rush Hour

My two children ages 8 and 7 love this, as do my husband and I. It's great in building thinking skills. The challenging cards are enough to stump the adults, yet the beginner cards are a great starting point for the kids. A great game to take places where you have to sit and wait for awhile. I highly recommend it!

Every child who comes to our house & plays this game is hooked and asks to play next time. I am a teacher by profession and this is a very unintimidating logic & reasoning game (for all ages)- I would highly recommend! I have just ordered 5 more to give as x-mas gifts this year.

Ever stuck in gridlock? Think you know the easiest way out? Then you are ready to take the challenge of Binary Arts' Rush Hour Game. Beware escaping gridlock is not as easy at it seems.The directions are simple; setup the game board using the forty game cards, arranged from beginners' skill level to the expert. Move the cars and trucks out of the way and get you red car off the board.The game is made to have you thinking, and planning strategy is a key to winning. I found myself playing for hours and the more I played the more fun I had. Also since storage is easy this game travels well.For those rainy days, those family night outings or when friends drop over, you can't go wrong with this game. About the only thing Binary Arts needs now is a thinking game involving aircraft.

Many of the reviews posted so far say, in one way or another, "I bought this for a kid, but I love it, too." I'm not ashamed to say that I'm neither a parent nor a teacher and that I bought this for myself. (I did buy another set for my sister's kids when I saw how great it was.) I've always liked Binary Arts products, and this did not disappoint. What I especially like, and why I think it's valuable educationally, is that it forces you to identify the root causes of the problem and to map out intermediate goals on your way to a solution. If you like this kind of thinking, you'll enjoy this game.As others have noted, the packaging is not great because it makes it a little too easy to lose pieces. That accounts for my 4 stars for "durability."

I am a homeschool mom. I am fussy about what my kids spend time on. Railroad Rush Hour is FUN and it makes the mind think sequentially, logically, spacially, creatively and more. I have four kids. My only warning is that one of these games in the household is not enough. I paid twice this price in a retail shop. Now I can order another from Amazon. By the way, I have to disagree with the age recommendation. My 3 and 5 year olds did all ten "Junior Traffic Jams" in one day! They are up to the #12 card now. Meanwhile, my 9 and 10 years olds are still challenged on the upper cards and I enjoy the 30's. It's for all ages. Never under estimate what small children can do. Their brains are actually superior in their ability to learn than the rest of us over age 7. BUY THIS GAME NOW!

My family loves this game. It teaches logic and reasoning skills in a non-intimidating way. The game offers different skill levels. Players can choose more challenging levels as they get more experience.

This is an excellent game. It certainly kept our children busy for many hours on a wet camping holiday in France. The only arguments were over who would have it next, as it is very much a one player game. The little plastic pieces are fairly durable, though they may get lost. The idea is quite simple - get the red car out of the traffic jam by maneouvering all the pieces along and up and down. It is very surprising how tricky some of the puzzles (you have a pack of cards with the starting positions) can be. The idea behingd this puzzle will not be new to people who are familiar with 'sliding block' puzzles. There is a version of this game on the web so you can 'try before you buy'!

This is a great puzzle. Since it is a game only one can play at a time, my nieces, ages 6 and 8 and my nephew age 11 took turns getting the red car out of the traffic jams. They even enjoyed watching each other find the solution to each "jam". Incidently the 6 year old is almost through solving the "Advanced" puzzles and I am about to buy both additional card packs. Kids and adults will love this game.

We got this game for our son, who was four at the time, and even though it is recommended for ages eight and up, he has been able to do the beginning and intermediate levels. It's wonderful to find a toy they can spend hours playing, without them realizing how much they are learning. My husband and I have also enjoyed having a game to play with him that we don't tire of like so many games designed for this age. - Games - All Ages - Educational Games - Family'

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These gloves are great for the price. I think they're comfortable and the rubber tips are great for grabbing slippery things like plastic bags for leaves. I give them four stars rather than five because of the staples that other reviewers have mentioned. However, I found that the staples easily came out for me with a staple remover and a little manipulation. It is just annoying that I had to deal with them in the first place rather than just plastic tags. G & F 1852-3 Women Soft Jersey Garden Gloves, 3-Pairs Green/Pink/Blue per Pack

These are my favorite gloves. They allow you to work in the garden with your fingers as if you weren't wearing gloves. They don't last long if you do alot of gardening so buy several pair. Very comfortable.

These gloves are comfortable for me and I have huge hands and long fingers, I like the little nubbies of rubber, they seem to make it more comfortable to grip the hand trowel I use. Here's the DOWNSIDE each pair of gloves come STAPLED together. Yep that's right, little metal staples just like the teacher used in school. One pair was stapled together x3. Putting to one side the aggravation of attempting to remove the stupid things, they make BIG HOLES in the ribbed cotten at the wrist. If u look at the picture u will see a plastic hook and I can indeed confirm that the plastic bit is present. I therefore do not understand why the manufacturer does not use this bit to secure the gloves together. Why damage their own product? The gloves won't last long given they begin service with holes in. I won't buy these again.'

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