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Garmin Accessories - gps mount, garmin mount

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Of course I got a mount with my Garmin 205w, but I wanted to use it in two vehicles. I bought the extra one to use in my work truck when needed. It just makes is one less item to forget to get when transferring the unit back and forth between the two vehicles. ChargerCity GPS Garmin Nuvi Windshield ball & socket suction cup mount & Bracket unit holster bundle for Garmin nuvi 200 200W 205 205W 250 250W 255 255W 260 260W 265T 265WT 270 275T 285 285w 285t 285wt (Direct Replacement Warranty)

Beware of this product, I mounted the suction to my windshield and as soon as I put it on the suction piece broke off from the mount. I normally don't complain, but to have a product break in less than 5 minutes of having it in my hands is frustrating at best.

Do not buy anything from this seller.

My Garmin Vehicle Suction Cup Mount, which I bought from this company when it delivered it was strange that the protective foil on the holder as a stripped and restored.

When I tried to put the equipment in the same car was dropped after 2-3 minutes.

I tried to clean it and ask for another glass but again dropped.

Obviously someone has returned a product that was later sold to me.

Truly pathetic and miserable for 5-6 $

I can't really complain much because the cost (not incl shipping) was a few cents, but, MAN, they really don't make them like they used to. I'm not going to deal with it any more. I'm just going to buy a whole new friction holder/stand.

This suction mount is strongly holds in place just as well or better than the original that came with my Garmin device. The technical description on Amazon.com included a disc mount but I didn't receive a disc mount with my package. So I emailed the seller, and they promptly apologized and sent me a disc mount for the dashboard. Excellent customer service!

Item appears identical to factory unit. GPS fits perfectly into it. the factory unit "pulled" apart from the suction cup after about a year. this unit failed 4 months after purchase. Usage was occasional, at best. I have no choice but to purchase another one. hope it lasts longer though.

I had thrown away my original one, thought I would never use it. Stupid me. Anyways, I ordered this one. Was packaged in a bubble envelope, took it out, snapped the ball into the socket, suctioned it to my window, works beautifully. It's harder to get off of the window than it was to put it in there. :) - Gps Mount - Garmin Mount - Dashboard Mount - Garmin Nuvi 200'

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Self Defense - self defense, fighting

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I highly recommend this book to anyone. As a civilian who dabbled sparingly in martial arts most recently over a decade ago, I am in no way an expert in anything that is contained in this book except for the fact that I have been a victim of violent crime. Any one of us could be the next victim of violence and the ideas that Sgt. Miller proposes on preparing yourself to survive assault should be basic lessons for anyone wanting to learn self-defense. Being aware of your surroundings, knowing your E&E routes, understanding that if someone hits you, you will freeze, and understanding that to an assaulter, you are just a piece of meat standing between what he wants and you have. These lessons are important, and in all the self-defense classes for women I've seen, only the first of that list has even been mentioned.



Sections 3 and 4 were enlightening into a realm of human experience I am profoundly grateful that I do not have to deal with or even think about for a vast majority of my life. I am very grateful to the small group of individuals who deal with the criminal aspect of our society and create that opaque veil that shields us from ever having to deal with the thought of humans enjoying hurting and killing others of their species. Law and Policy Makers should really read this section and try to understand it. Then ask the question: Are we making our society better with our incarceration system?



Finally, on a very personal note I found Section 6 to be insightful for its practical look at the problems of training. I am one of those survivor-students that looked for an Instructor to teach me how to never be raped again. I tried Tae Kwon Do, Shotokan Karate and finally Jiu-Jitsu trying to find an instructor that could give me that peace of mind. Sgt. Miller articulates why I couldn't find what I sought quite nicely in section 6. I never found anyone that I could trust in a MA Instructor, and turned to Counseling instead, where I found the peace I needed to rewrite my "self-story". Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence

I'd always had a nagging feeling about my martial arts training; though there was no question it was good for my health, I was never too sure it was really relevant to self defense. The scenarios we practiced had nothing in common with the (few) *actual* violent encounters I had witnessed, which were short, brutish, and entirely unfair. (And for some reason didn't involve "Needle to Sea Bottom" or a Gracie-esque arm bar.) Since I live a pretty staid life, my training never gets tested.



Which is unlike the author of this book -- a jail guard involved in physical confrontations on a near daily basis. In this book Rory Miller pretty much devastates the notion that what goes on in most martial arts classes has anything in common with the fights and strategies he's observed in his work. He details types of confrontations, the people likely to be involved in them, and strategies they're using, and the often critical flaws in the way students are "prepared" for them by movies or the dojo.



As such, this is pretty much required reading for anyone taking or teaching martial arts for self-defense.



He doesn't offer a specific training program as a solution -- which is kind of the point. He's asking the reader to chew on the facts, not the fantasies. Fights aren't likely to be fair, or resemble sparring sessions. But they do have predictable participants, patterns and dynamics -- from the "Group Monkey Dance" to the "permission" that people give themselves to go on or give up.



It's a very particular reality he's describing; the book is pretty much a straight download from the author's life and brain. Though some academic or journalistic perspective (stats, references, etc) would have strengthened the thesis a little, the personal mode gives the book a direct style that's somehow authoritative and modest at the same time. There's a real clarity of effort here that reminded me of The Book of Five Rings (Shambhala Classics) -- with a bit of analogy and personal poetry replacing Musashi's occasional lapses into secrecy and obscurity. Miller is able to deliver a parable (say, about blind men and an elephant) or a personal revelation without belaboring it.



That style might be the most interesting aspect of the book for a reader like me -- who wants a good read as much as good info. Though Miller (uncharacteristically) pulls a punch in the very last paragraph of the book, there's a voice here I want to hear a lot more from -- even, or maybe especially, if it has nothing to do with spilt blood.

At the beginning of this exceptional book is a black and white photograph of a bathroom with a swirl of sticky-looking muck on the floor and a few little droplets splattered across the side of the toilet. Since there is no color it takes a moment to realize what you are looking at, but this mess is clearly human blood, a LOT of human blood. You don't know what happened but it was obviously something awful. A slowly drying pool of blood is not what one might expect to find at the beginning of a typical martial arts book, but then again real-life violence is not a subject that martial artists typically understand or write about.



Like a pool of blood, violence is a very sobering subject; one that must be treated seriously in order to do any good. Meditations on Violence certainly fits that bill. It is a refreshingly frank, honest, and in-depth assessment that teaches readers how to think critically about the subject, determine how to evaluate sources of knowledge, and understand how to identify strategies and select tactics to deal with violence effectively.



As a corrections officer and tactical team leader Miller regularly tangles with hard-core predators. He describes his job this way: "I beat people up for a living. I can pretty the phrase up a lot, but in the end I get paid (and paid well) to go into a situation, usually alone and usually outnumbered by sixty or more criminals, and maintain order."



This is a guy who routinely survives brutal encounters that would leave the average person physically and emotionally shattered. Unlike most martial arts instructors, he has first-hand experience that separates longstanding myths and heroic fantasies from merciless reality. Using interesting personal vignettes backed up by solid research and undisputable logic he conveys this hard-earned wisdom in a highly effective manner. His insights on how to make self-defense work and overcome subconscious resistance to meeting violence with violence could very well save a reader's life one day.



While the author's no-nonsense tone can be a bit "street" and his examples a bit graphic at times, his psychology degree shines throughout the writing as well. This combination makes for a fascinating read. One of the best features of the book is an informative matrix that addresses various types of violence, demonstrating how they differ from each other and how the lessons from one type may not apply to the needs of another. Other important topics include the dynamics of violence, predator mindset, adapting training to the realities of violence, making physical defense work, and the after-effects a sudden assault or long-term exposure to a violent environment.



Miller's book is extraordinarily well written. Packed with interesting, informative and, most importantly, useful information, Meditations on Violence should be required reading for all serious martial artists, law enforcement officers, security professionals, and anyone else who might have to deal with violence in some capacity. It is illuminating and very likely lifesaving as well.



Lawrence Kane

Author of Surviving Armed Assaults and Martial Arts Instruction; co-author of The Way of Kata, The Way to Black Belt, and The Little Black Book of Violence



Note: This review originally appeared in the July/August issue of ForeWord Magazine. - Self Defense - Violence - Fighting - Combat'

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Stetson Caps - driving cap, flat cap

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Do want a hat that you can wear with semi-casual clothes for both work and play?



Are you concerned that hats make you look heavier than you do without one? (Google "Fat Guy Hat" for a fun Homer Simpson video)



Do you live in a warmer climate, or get hot too quickly in most hats?



If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, then this hat is for you!



This is a 65% Poly/35% Rayon lightweight hat with a mesh liner and very breathable fabric. If your not familiar with this style of cap, it's pretty much just a low profile baseball style cap with fabric going almost all the way to the end of the bill (but not to the very end, so it provides an easily finger hold for putting on and taking off the hat). This color works well with all shades of tans, browns and even greens.



I ordered the Large size and it fits my 7.5" hat size perfectly. If your hat size is much larger than that, you may want to hold off, as it is a non-adjustable band. (If you're slightly under, it should work ok, and you could always sew a small stitch into it take it up a bit.)



If you order this hat, you might want to brush up on your British Cockney accent, as I find it difficult not to speak like that when wearing this hat! (I'm sure that will pass in a few days).



As a heavy guy who is heat sensitive and dresses in semi-casual tan business attire, this is the perfect hat for me!



BTW: the vendor (currently E-Hats) shipped it very quickly via priority mail from CA and emailed shipping confirmation and tracking info... A+ for E-hats!. Fashion Plaid Ivy Cap - Brown W11S69D

I bought this hat for my husband and he loved it very much! We traveled to Germany and he wore it the whole two weeks. But on the last night, he left it in a restaurant. I reordered the hat(it came super fast!), and he's been wearing it ever since. It's lightweight, breathable and fits him really well. Nice quality and a good looking hat!

Great item! I was very happy with quality and appearance. Cap is really cute. I bought this for my daughter to wear for a school costume/music performance and we both loved it. I have even worn it too. Great product - would buy again!

It took me a lot of trial and error to find a cap I liked, this one is just right.

Many caps are too flimsy, the silk ones for example are impossible to work with and bet bunched up,

Kagol's tend to be too stiff and uncomfortable, this one is perfect.

Just got this cap as a gift from my Amazon Wish List. After carefully reading the reviews and sizing instructions, I put down a medium size, but when it came it was too big, even though every hat that I own but one is a medium. That one is a large. So now I hope to exchange it. Not sure if it was a fluke at the factory or what, but there you go. - Hats - Flat Cap - Flat Caps - Driving Cap'

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Coleman Grill - coleman, grill

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This works fairly well except that if your grill isn't very level then the slots/vents on the edges can "swallow" what you're cooking. We've found that in most cases it's better to use the stove grate accessory with a pan on top of that. Don't even think of cooking bacon on it (all the grease will run to the openings and give you a fire, we've used it for toasting bagels or warming up other items. Overall it's good, but not great. Coleman Road Trip Cast-Iron Griddle

This is a perfect partner to the Road Trip Grill! It great for breakfast! Pancakes, Toast, Bacon, eggs & every other breakfast goodie! Its also great for fajhita meat! It is a must have for any type of camping outing!

I really wanted to like this product more, and I have the grill to blame for part of it. This griddle has a number of large slit-like holes along the edges, which is fine if you're using any highly viscous materials like pancake batter or something. But if you use oil or other thin/watery foods, it'll run right down into the burners. I grilled onions with oil the other day for my polish sausages and dropped a good 2 tbs of oil in the grill before giving in and using spray intermittently. The onions eventually grilled up OK, but of course thanks to the stove-like effect of the grill the middle burned like crazy.



Overall a fun addition to the grill as it makes it more versatile, but like the grill itself it could use a much better design.

Purchased this grill to go with our Roadtrip Grill experience. I agree with other reviews, it's a MUST to accompany your Coleman grill. The only "wish" I have is that it was open castiron vs. the porcelin coating. Cleanup is still easy, I'm just old fashioned and like seasoning my own cookware. The jury is still out on the grease slots. Like any clean up, it'll take some getting used to. Would have given a '5' if it was open castiron. Still a "grate" accessory to camping! :-)

I love cast iron. It won't leave bits of non stick coating in your food. It distributes the heat very well, and cleans up with little effort. It is very heavy, but well worth the extra carrrying weight. - Grill - Coleman - Camping - Gas Grill'

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Mini Camp Stove - camping stove, mini camp stove

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Coghlan's folding stove is a nice stove for camping with Sterno type burners or for an emergency kit.



I also own a Sterno brand camping stove, so I'll do a quick comparison:



The stoves are the same size - about 7" square by about a half inch when folded. This one's design is clearly based on the Sterno one as it has a similar opening which the Sterno stove uses both to leave room for the burner and also to brace the burner. The Coghlan version doesn't brace the burner at all, but it does have a shallow circular indention in the base to allow the burner to sit relatively securely (by which I mean that the burner won't slip unless you move the stove).



The Coghlan stove is made of stamped metal - it feels like tin or aluminium. Sterno's is also tin or aluminium but Sterno's is bent, not stamped. This means that the Sterno stove has lots of sharp edges - not good. This one is all rounded corners - this makes it less likely to get bent out of shape and also you're less likely to cut yourself on it if you're rummaging around your pack in the dark. A big point for Coghlan's stove.



Coghlan's stove folds completely flat and stays that way, which is nice. The Sterno brand folds flat too - if you force it. If you leave the Sterno stove to its own devices though part of it pops up at a 45 degree angle. Not a huge deal, but it means it's a negative point and a positive point for Coghlan's stove.



The Sterno stove is silver while the Coghlan version has been spray-painted black all over. It looks good but inside it's going to absorb heat rather than reflect it - not good - the oven may get too hot to touch and it may not heat the food as efficiently as the Sterno version. Basically, you need to sandblast that black coating off the side panels if you want it to reflect heat. The Sterno is the winner on this score.



Unfortunately, this stove doesn't place the burner precisely below the opening - not a big deal but mildly annoying as it's evidence of poor design. Also, the access panel easily pops open if the stove is not perfectly level. Not really a big deal - but it's something to be aware of.



Someday I would like to see a smaller stove. Sterno cans are only 3.5" wide, so I see no reason for the stoves to be larger. It would be easy to make an inexpensive stove that was about 4 x 2x 1/8" with three flat pieces that were connected at a single hinge and opened out to sit on top of the Sterno burner's top lip. There's really no reason for one of these stoves to be any bigger, and I will miss the extra space that this stove takes up in my pack. I guess I could always make my own.



All-in-all, the Coghlan stove is the better stove out of the two. Its flaws are either negligible or fixable. All it needs is a quick sandblasting to remove the black finish on the inside and it will perform as well or better than its competition. I think it's bigger than it needs to be, but then again there's nothing smaller on the market that I can find, so until something smaller and better comes along, this stove works. 4 stars out of 5. Coghlan's Folding Stove

This stove is made to fold flat, and that's what it does best. The 'hook' to keep it upright is shallow and unseats itself with just a puff of breeze, plus the hinges are very loose. Ours collapsed while we were cooking a small pan of soup. Someone lightly bumped the picnic table and the stove promptly folded, sending soup all over the tabletop. In my opinion it isn't stable enough to be used by kids and precarious to use even by adults.



Having said that, if you taped the hinges in place and didn't worry about refolding it, it is handy. It's bigger than the Esbit and could handle larger, heavier pots. We used Esbit fuel in it and Sterno could be used as well. It would also work for warming or a fondue pot, but again, I would recommend stabilizing it in some way.

This stove works great. Some other reviews had problems because they didn't properly put it together: the tray that holds the fuel locks unto the two sides and holds it in place. The weight of the fuel and the tray lock the sides down. I was able to carry it, lit with boiling water on top, with one hand without worrying about it. Its a great product that should work in every case. The hinges are cheap looking, but they have held firm so far. I prefer this stove over the Sterno stove that is ubiquitous in the camping world.



Great Stove.

I'm really glad I got one of these. We go camping with a fairly large group of friends once or twice a year, and I always do my camping over the fire. On one particularly rainy morning, that left us at the mercy of friends with camp stoves. I realized the value in a stove then, but I was just frustrated with the idea of YET ANOTHER PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.



So I started researching for my smallest option before the next camping trip and decided this was so affordable that it was worth a try. It's EXACTLY what I needed. While there's no way I'm going to be cooking up a big pot of chili on this thing, I've boiled water for oatmeal, percolated coffee, and fried up sausages in my little aluminum pan. In fact, this thing is perfectly sized for those little backpacker's mess kits. Just remember that this isn't a big flame, so you wouldn't cook large quantities of of food or water over it.



Someone commented that it folds up on itself too easily. I've not had that problem. You should probably avoid bumping it much, but normal use has yet to cause it to collapse. It's fairly stable as long as it's on a flat surface. It does, however, fold up quite nicely. Gel fuel cans are also pretty compact, but read the label to find out how many burning hours you should be able to get out of it. Some brands last longer than others.

A great little stove that folds up to less than 1/2" thick. Using Coghlan's camp heat as fuel, and an aluminum pot I brought to a strong simmer 16 oz. of water hot enough for tea, or freeze dried pouches in 12 min. The outdoor temperature was 52 degrees, and about 5 mph winds. This is a well made, sturdy product that delivers - Mini Camp Stove - Backpacking - Survival - Camping Stove'

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Skull Cap - skull cap

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This was near perfect, it was a nice affordable price and I just have to say it's an AMAZING product. I had free shipping with my black beanie so that was good. The only downside was when I contacted customer service, they replied a few days after my inquiry.. it was longer than I expected but at least they replied back, right? :) New Solid Winter Long Beanie - Black

the beanie is rele cool. i got royal blue and it is a bit darker than it looks online. im happy with it. there is just one major problem with it.... its too long!! I bought it thinkin itd be about 9 or 10 inches long. but its about 13 or 14 inches long. i washed and dried mine to make it shrink. it helped a bit. i wish they would have put the measurement on there before i bought a royal blue and a black one. i like it tho. i wish there was a medium sized beanie tho.. besides the length im happy with it.

Surprise, surprise, who would have thunk it? What you see is exactly what you get. It fits my head and keeps it warm. And for that I was satisfied. What more can you ask for? It also arrived from seller in a very timely manner. For this price you really can't beat it. - Skull Cap'

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Photography Book - photography book, leica lens

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This book might be called an advanced basics book if there is such a thing. It explains some important technical information about how lenses are judged by optic designers for contrast quality. I've read a number of Leica books and have not found this information presented in this fascinating way anywhere else.



The book discusses different lens use situations such as for landscapes, portraits, etc. suggesting possible lens sizes for each. SLR Leica focusing bellows, macro adapter, photar close-up lenses, extenders, and telescope eyepiece are covered. Lens/distance perspective is explained.



A number of useful charts are included such as the ratio's between different lens lengths. A short review of all current (as of 1993) Leica R and M lenses is in the back. Some of these basics books are a just an overview and bore but I think this one is a step above in that it covers a lot of material including some insight into when to use a given lens. I say it is worth the money unless you are an old timer who already knows it all.



Discusses the uses of lenses most. The full historical line of lenses is not presented but only those current at the time of publication. Leica Lens Practice: Choosing and Using Leica Lenses

I bought an M8 a few months ago and wanted to learn more about the older Leica lenses. If you are an M user forget this book. It only covers lenses current at the year the book was written, anything before that is not mentioned. A grand total of 12 M lenses are described in a book 192 pages long. Most of the book is about the R system as it apparently had more lenses. Much better info is available free on line. - Leica Lens - Photography Book'

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Strawberry Shortcake - playroom, kid game

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I bought this for my five year old daughter. This is a side scroller with 3D graphics. Because of this, the controls are not always intuitive - you really only have the choice of left or right even when it looks like the character is moving away and toward you on the screen. Also, even on the easiest setting, there are a number of near-split-second timed jumping and turning challenges that most five year olds are simply not going to be up to. She has fun playing it, but only if I'm right there beside her to help through the frequent difficult spots. If your child still loves Strawberry Shortcake at the age of 7 or so, this might not be a bad choice. I wouldn't get it for a younger child. Strawberry Shortcake: Sweet Dreams Game

My four year old neice loves this game an awful lot. She does seek my help at times for she is only four! Even though she gets frustrated she still enjoys it. I recommend this game for kids older than three though!

My daughter is almost 4 and wanted so badly to play her older brothers' PlayStation 2. So, we got her this game. She adores Strawberry Shortcake. This game is a little over her head in some spots but she can do a lot with it. We like that it will grow with her. Her brothers (7 and 9) like to play it too. They say they were just helping her, but they actually like it. I would say this is a great buy for 4-8 year olds, depending on their love of Strawberry Shortcake.

**Also, Dora's Purple Planet is another winner for us.**

i just love this game! me and my brother have a black ps2 and we have 26 game for it. i bought this game when we were going to castlerock, because it was the day the toy store was closing at the toys section. so dad said we could get two games, i was so excied! usually grant, my brother, takes longer than me to pick a game. i picked out two games called bratz the movie and and this game. by brother got a game called drive to survive. he only got one game. but he didn't mind, i couldn't wait to try out my games. but it was grant's turn to play his game. after that i was so excited to try out my game it was aaaaaaaaawwwwwwwweeeeeeeesssssoooommmmmm!i looooooooooooove this game!

I purchased this for my then 6 year old daughter. She absolutely loved this game!



It has multiple levels of play, and once you collect enough seeds, you can unlock different characters to play.



A good game for the 5-8 year old.

My daughter is just in love with this game. She normally can not sit still for more than 30 minutes at a time and then has to move on to something else. Not the case with this game, she has been playing it for hours and just loves it.

I ordered this game (and also Dora's Journey to the Purple Planet) for my 4 year old daughter and was very upset to discover that neither of these games could be played on my PS2 system - they both have the "blue backing". I called Sony and the guy said that some of the earlier PS2 systems could not read some the games that were formatted with the blue backing. He mentioned that these games were originally formatted to the original PS system. I was told that I would have to send my PS2 system to Sony and for $45 they would send me a refirbished unit within 7-10 days of receipt. All of our other games work fine so we decided to return the two video games and purchase something else. I wish the companies would indicate the "blue backing" or mention that some games might not work with all gaming system models (mine is the earlier model). Supposedly, with the later models, this isn't a problem. Anyway, I'm sure it is a cute game but I didn't get a chance to find out.

This game is great for smaller children. My daughter is 6 and she can play this game all by herself. She really enjoys it. There are a couple parts of the game where she needs help, but that is it. This was a good buy for her.

I am a 21 year old advanced gamer and had a good challenge helping my little sisters with this game. There is something so soothing about the melody that plays in that one purple-ish dark level that drew me in, anyway my sisters and i liked this game even though i am out of its targeted audience.



My oldest sister, aged 5, also loved the game and I've never seen her more focused on a video game outside of the Kirby and Super Mario series, with the the other games that we bought them they would play on and off for a few days then loose interest and only play them on rare occasions but this game lasted for a good 3 weeks before interest was lost and that's a success in my book.



all-in-all i believe that with a few twists, tweaks, and fine tuning that this series can become a hit series for kids of all ages. Another great game that my sisters loved was Pokemon rumble for the wiis virtual console due to its simplicity.



Edit: sorry for the lack of other details and game specifics as its been a while since I've played this game and my memory of it is quite vague. - Kid Game - Ps2 Kid Games - Playroom - Ps2 Games'

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Coleman Stove - compact  stove, coleman stove

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I bought this stove primarily to use for emergencies or when I experience a power outage but I like that I can also use it for camping (note, it is not a backpacking stove, it's too bulky and propane is too heavy for that). I was a bit surprised that the base is a lot larger than it looks in the online picture. This stove can accommodate 12" and even 14" pots and pans. While this may seem like a positive, for me, I wish it was slightly smaller. At least it can be stored in a cupboard vertically.



I also wish the stove came with a carrying pouch or case, but it does not.



The stove performs and functions perfectly well and seems sturdy and well built so all in all for the price, I'm happy with it despite the few negatives I've mentioned. Small propane tanks are cheap and readily available for about $1.50-$2.00 which is a real plus. Coleman PowerPack 1-Burner Stove

Purchased this in place of a larger bulky stove. The unit has sufficent heat and stores nicely.



The two issues I dont like are:

No real control over the burner, setting it to low can be tricky. Coleman needs to redesign the valve

Second is the top grating, better have larger pans or coffe pots. The grating is fair.



I have used thi unit for 4 years now its nice for the size.

This is a very easy product to use, but note that it is larger than a small burner that I thought it might be. I used it very easily the first night I had it out at the campsite, and it worked to perfection without any troubles at all. I would recommend this to anyone who does not need multiple burners or to those who do not camp all that often. I camp out about 3-4 times per year, and this will suit my needs quite well. Only gave it 4 of 5 stars due to its bigger size, but it puts out plenty of heat for my purposes.

We have used this stove as our main cooking unit at our cabin for a couple of years. It was intended as a back-up to the white gas fueled two burner Coleman camp stove, but this one has taken over due to its cleaner burn and better economy. Propane works just fine in the heated cabin where it gets used. The large, low base makes it a fine unit for general cooking duties and provides a safer, more stable cooking platform than many portable stoves do. This stove does not have as high a heat output as some units, but it is plenty as we have proven when we've used it for canning salmon with the 22 quart pressure cooker a few times. I've seen the complaint about its inability to be controlled easily at lower settings. While I will admit that some fuel burning units are easier to use in this regard, I guess it had never occurred to me that this unit was very problematic. I've never had any trouble simmering rice or reducing the vigor of the coffee percolator after they come to a boil.

I am not sure if it is the burner size, the close line proximity to the bottle or just the fact that this stove¡¦s burner does not compete with another burner for fuel, but this 7500 btu stove outperforms any 10000 btu stove that I have ever owned and with a max output of 7500 btu¡¦s it pretty simple math to understand that you don¡¦t need to carry near as many propane bottles, nor do I find myself having to mess with changing bottles right in the middle of boiling those shrimp I just pulled out of my pot º

The size and design of this stove makes it easy to find a stable area to setup and handle larger pots. I would pack two of these stoves over taking any two burner stove that I have ever used. It is just an awesome little stove

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My wife and I love this product. Now, it's not for backpacking, but it does work great as a car camping or base camp stove. It does require one of those disposable propane tanks (which can be tough to dispose of), and it might make sense to get the carrying case (not seeing it attached here). But besides that, a great, simple stove which can be used in all kinds of conditions.

I have some nephews starting into boy scouts and was interested in a stove they might like. I liked the idea of one like this versus ones that sit on disposable tanks since it looks more stable (as well as being able to connect it to a bulk tank if wanted with a hose). Looking at the online pictures I liked the way this one looked with round bars for the pot support (versus bent sheet metal supports in similar ones) and thought "That looks better if someone did try to carry such in a back-pack since it won't have knife-blade like edges easily ripping into things". So I ordered one up even with seeing some reviews of "This is bigger than I expected" thinking it may be ~8-10 inches across versus ~6-8 (and not seeing anyone giving dims on it). The truth is that the main body is 12 inch diameter at the base, it is almost 14 inches across at the feet (the widest points) and the pot support bars will hold an 11 inch diameter pot with it sitting flat on the horizontal parts of the bars. So maybe that tells you more about how "Big" it really is versus pictures of it alone (that are hard to scale with no comparisons). This also explains to me why it goes for over $30 versus many single burner stoves going for $15-20 (that I wondered about too before ordering it).

I'll keep it since having this may be as good or better than many 2 burner stoves (where putting a 11 inch pan on them ends up with almost 1/2 the pan hanging off the edges), but I hope this helps minimize surprises for others of you considering this.

This burner is a good burner for emergency or when you need to cook at the patio or even on the dinner table. I have been looking for a single burner I could use for cooking on the table. This single burner is a perfect fit for that matter. For outdoor uses, this one may not be ideal as it lacks wind-barriers. However, this is small enough to carry out for picnics. Easy to use, but the instruction says you need to check for leaks using soap water etc... So that is not as simple as an upright burner. However I don't mind as I needed a stable one for pots and fans. - Compact  stove - Coleman Stove - Camping - Camp Stoves'

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I honestly didn't know what to expect. I bought this TV on sale at Best Buy for 100 dollars off. I was in the market for a new TV, actually my first TV purchase.



After a week of use, I am very very pleased with my purchase.



The picture quality is fantastic. Every aspect of the picture can be customized- how warm the picture is, brightness, gamma exposure, etc. Let me say, out of the box the picture was great, this options are more for if you are very particular.



The sound quality is adequate. Not the absolute best, but it is a very solid TV. My dad's bravia's sound quality is a lot worse so I am thankful that this setup is good.



As far as features are concerned- it has all of the standards (sleep timer, auto-on/off, etc). It is missing picture-in-picture but this seems almost irrelevant for the size of the TV. I am throughly impressed with the number of inputs and outputs on this TV. 3 HDMI ports, 2 regular RCA (red, white, yellow) inputs, and the PC cord. The PC cord input even has a headphone audio input! This makes using my long cord very easy and converter free.



As a note, I use the TV with my PS3 and PC, and both look and sound fantastic.



I am very pleased with this purchase and would recommend it to anyone. LG 32LK450 32-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV

The set up is fairly easy although I found the manual to be lacking in more detail, especially concerning a better explanation of some of the features.



The HD picture is just AWESOME and BEAUTIFUL. I did increase the "Sharpness" from 70 to about 90, but otherwise, left it on 'AUTO'. I thought the screen might be a little too big for my computer but I was totally wrong....it is just great! I do not have a HDMI connector for the PC, only the RGB, but it is still just outstanding. Hook-up was a matter of just connecting the plugs.



The sound is better than good, but not great. I like it and it does seem to have some legitimate "surround sound" quality.



I was going to give it 4 stars because the non-HD channels are just good, and acceptable; but, the more I look at it, I realize it is actually pretty good. So, it warrants 5 stars.



I have seen a number of HDTVs, especially in showrooms, and this one seems to be better than those. It truly has an amazing picture with HD and I am very pleased with the purchase.



UPDATE 07/09/2011: After tinkering with the set for a month or so, I have been able to improve the sound considerably.....and it was pretty good to start with. A few tips: Under "Menu", then "Audio:, make sure the Clear Voice II:ON 3 is turned on. I use "MUSIC" mode also, with treble of 82 and Bass of 70. These changes give me a really nice sound.



With the picture, it has improved also although it was astonishing before. I went to "ADVANCED" and you can mess with the categories to fine what suits you. I would make the sure the "Dynamic Color" is on "HIGH". Enjoy!!!

I'm finally coming into the 21st century with a flat panel HDTV. When the big switch came to HDTV, my satellite provider said their signal would be adjusted and I wouldn't need to upgrade the receiver or my older 27" Zenith since it was still functioning perfectly. Recently, my Zenith started acting up so I started shopping for a new TV and settled on the LG 32LK450 1080P. All I can say is WOW!!! I'm sorry now that I waited so long to upgrade. I connected it to the receiver I was using with the Zenith but will be having the satellite system upgraded to HD next week. With the awesome quality of the picture already, it is hard to imagine it could get any better. I'm not a techno geek so the audio for me was fine right out of the box. All I had to do is take it out of the carton, attach the stand, and plug it in. When turning it on the first time, there were a couple on-screen settings to put in order then it was ready to enjoy. Amazon had the best price I could find so they got my order. Standard shipping took a reasonable 7 days from their warehouse to my house. I like this unit so much I'm now looking at buying a second one in the 42" model.

The brown plastic strip across the bottom looks like a sticker and we feel that it actually makes the TV look cheaper than it is. Solid piano black would have a cleaner look. -1 star on "curb appeal".



The first set we received came with a dead pixel in the center but the second one is good so far. -1 star on having to replace first unit.



Other than that, this is our third HDTV and the details are what you'd expect from 1080p. Side by side with the Samsung equivalent (both tv's set to default settings) the colors are noticibly less vivid. Even when toying with the settings, it just doesn't have the same WOW factor. For almost $100 cheaper, ~25% at this price point, worth the minor sacrifice.



All in all, happy with the purchase and would buy LG again as long as they continue to price lower than the competition.

This TV is really nice looking and super lightweight. Right out of the box and hooked up to Cable, free local HD looks Phenomenal! SD looks really good too. I've seen a lot of HD TV's and this picture is the best I've seen! No tweaking. Just changed the picture mode to "vivid" and it looks unbelievable. Save your money and get 60 mz. There's no difference. And it doesn't have the weird effects some 120 hz have. I really like the menu on this too. It's all in a circle onscreen that rotates...really cool and simple feature. The sound on this is awesome too! Can't wait to watch a Blu Ray on it.

My wife and I purchased this hi-def LG TV for our NJ condo, which we rent out during the summer season -- the smallish size fit our smallish living room perfectly and the price (419) was right ... it arrived in several days and we set it up for renters due to arrive in a few days. It was a little tricky fitting the table stand pieces together (not as easy e.g., as the Vizio or Olevia TV stands -- talking about the "feet" and platform that snap onto the TV chassis to enable it to stand on a table). But my wife figured it out. The set up was an expected breeze, the remote worked perfected, and the HD picture was as good as any I've seen. Also, there is an easy aspect-ratio selection feature, so you can watch 4:3 movies in their original framing instead of having the picture drawn out to 16:9, which makes everyone look fat.

The one issue that could be improved here is the sound-system. We do not have an external home theatre set-up in the condo, so we used the TV's sound; unfortunately, the speakers are located on the bottom side of the screen -- i.e., pointed downward toward the TV table. That obscures the sound a bit, makes the volume lower than if the speakers faced out -- worse, the TV volume is not very powered, which means the volume cannot be cranked up as loud as one might want. LG obviously adopted this design to improve the appearance of the unit -- and it works! The set is beautiful -- (no visible built-in speakers to mar the appearance!) In our small unit we wouldn't want to play the TV overly loud anyway -- so as not to bother neighbors. And, in any event, the sound situation would be improved by hooking it up to a home theatre. - Led - Lg - Hdtv - Lcd Tv'

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I could no longer find these ink pens at Walmart, Target or Staples, so I was really glad when I found them on Amazon.com. I like the way these pens feel in my hand and like the way they write. I hope I can still get them the next time I need some. BIC Velocity Retractable Gel Pen, Medium Point , 0.7 mm, Black, 4 Pens (RLCP41-Blk)

This pen is perfect. Price is unbelievable for the quailty, comfort and reliability. The comment from Nov 24th actually caused me to load up on these as I FEAR the possibility of not being able to find more next time I run out.

We use these Gel pens exclusively in our small office. They write smoothly. They get a lot of use, so don't last too long.



Con: ink will smear if you rub across it right after you've written something.

I have been looking for these pens for about three years. I finally found them at my local Office Max and couldn't be happier! I've tried several other retractable gel pens - Zebra, Pilot, other Bic styles - but they all pale in comparison. The barrel is easy and comfortable to hold, the length is great, and the ink flow is remarkable. Honestly, these pens make you write better! Will never use another retractable gel pen that isn't the Velocity.

These pens are reasonably priced and very comfortable. The rubber grip makes it easy to hold and control. The ink flow is smooth. For a gel pen, the ink seems to dry relatively quickly. Overall, I am very satisfied with these pens, probably my favorite gel pens from among the many gel pen choices available.

Very nice! I got these pens because I wanted something thicker than the usual 0.5mm tips and these certainly do the job. 0.5mm pens are all well and good for fine work, but when I want something that stands out more, this is it.



I do find that the ink is a little thick when you start, but that's because of all the gel at the ball point. Once you start writing the ink will even out. The ink dries quickly. Overall, if you want writing that stands out nice and thick, this is it!

Like others, I bought a bunch of these online because I could not always find them in stores. They are by far the best disposable pen I have ever used, and I fear the day when I can no longer find them. They are quite comfortable to use and write in thick, dark ink...although it is more prone to smearing (right after writing) than some other pens. - Pen'

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This case is really great. For my old blackberry I had a hardshell case, thinking it would be more durable because I drop my phone all the time. But every time I dropped it, the case broke apart and did nothing for my phone. This case is amazing because it stays on and protects my phone. It's more durable than the silicone skins that are popular for blackberries. I would definitely recommend this case to anyone! BlackBerry Curve 8520 / 8530 Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPU) Skin Case - Clear Zebra Skin

I ordered this case for my new Blackberry Curve 9330 and I love it! The zebra pattern is so cute, but subtle enough that it doesn't look like I have a 13 year old's phone. The case is very durable and fits the phone perfectly. I would highly recommend this case, its such a good case at a very low price!!!

I ordered this for my Blackberry 8520(T-Mobile service), and it fits great! I love the feel of the case. And the zebra PRINT adds more style to it. It's flexible, but not rubbery. Great case for a great price! You won't be disappointed.

I got this case for dirt cheap - $.50 - Can't beat it! It's a durable, fashionable case that fits right over the back of your BB Curve and hugs it perfectly. The material is very flexible, so you don't have to struggle to get it over the back of the phone. I love this subtle zebra design because it's not too flashy. All of the buttons, camera lens, and ports on my BB are accessible with the case on. I've gotten a lot of compliments on it from friends so far, some of whom thought I got a whole new phone. I would definitely recommend purchasing it. You won't be disappointed!

I ordered this product on the Feb. 9th and received it and on the 12th so the delivery was pretty speedy. The case does look a bit different from the picture the seller provides, but in all it fits my phone and I generally like it. The material is is kind of thick but for me that's a good thing; it keeps my phone from getting all scratched up. I wouldn't suggest getting this if u have the white 8520/8530 because u won't really be able to see the zebra print, but it's cute against the black.

This case protects my BB Curve to the utmost extent while looking very stylish. I was worried that it would look cheap because it is clear but it really adds flare to my lavender BB Curve. I have gotten many compliments on this case. It is definitely worth the price.

Wonderful case! Zebra stripes are made of a frosted effect of the plastic. Very cute! Case isn't flimsy at all; it's very solid and protective, moreso than you'd expect from a skin case. Highly recommend!

This is the perfect case for BB Curve 8520.



PROS

- Looks sleek.

- Fits case perfectly: Silicone cases look bulky and do not always fit Curve snugly.

- Material is ideal: Hard plastic cases break within days due to cheap construction. TPU is perfect hybrid of hard plastic and silicone, giving the illusion of hard plastic cases but feel of somewhat silicone.



CONS

- Case does not reach all the way to the LCD light as other cases do, so it takes a moment to adjust to the look. Overall it does not affect performance.

- Actual product on phone is slightly lighter than illustrated in the picture.



OVERALL

- Perfect product.

I love my case. The case is very flexible and it is easy to get on and off the curve. It makes it slightly more difficult to use the side buttons, but not so much that it is inconvenient. Unlike the naked Blackberry, it is quite resistant to slipping out of the pocket. After scratching it up so much, I decided I needed a case. I haven't got a net injury to it yet, even though I have dropped it a couple times. - Blackberry Curve Skin - Case - Blackberry Accessories - Blackberry Curve'

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