Tuesday 28 September 2010

Professional - professional, photography


We have used Epson products for years in both professional and personal/family production, and find them to be of consistently excellent quality. Printed with Epson inks and on professional, prosumer, and even low-end Epson printers, performance is unmatched. The price, timely delivery, and shipping costs using Amazon Prime enhance the attractiveness even further, and both the product and the source (Amazon.com) are highly recommended. Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss, 4 x 6 Inches, 40 Sheets (S041982) - Professional - Photography - Digital Camera - Photo Quality Paper'


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Organic Vapors Respirator - lawn pesticides, organic vapors respirator


Im sure its a personal preference, but the silicone face pieces seem to me to be more comfortable, better sealing and cooler wearing. This is a really nice mask with large exhalation vent and good suspension.



one note: I ordered the large size and even though I'm a blockhead its almost too big; unless you are really a meathead you might want to try sizes at local store before you order the largest size.



only beef is the white straps...black would look better over time, the white ones will end up looking grungy 3M R-7513ES Professional Half-Mask Organic Vapor, P95 Respirator, Large

Been using this for the several months and it is great. Perfect fit with a very good seal, and comfortable enough I can wear it for hours without it getting annoying. Using it with the P100 pink particulate filters while woodworking, and don't feel like I ever get any dust at all, and never any coughing or sneezing like happens when I don't use any protection. - Halfpiece Mask - Lawn Pesticides - Organic Vapors Respirator - Half Mask Respirator'


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Animal Husbandry - animal husbandry, country life


George and Jane are back! Nash's classics "Renovating Old Houses" and"Wooden Fences", with photos by Jane, are standards in every do-it-yourselfer's library. Now these long-time homesteaders offer a how-we-did-it manual on backyard farming - everything from a small flock of hens to market-size production of eggs, veggies, cider, and other home-grown foodstuffs. It's a fun, colorful adventure, as George and Jane narrate their successes, lucky breaks, and disasters over decades of building their hillside farm; the message is that any newbie, with even the smallest backyard - or front porch - can reap the pleasures of self-reliance. This book is infused with humor, know-how, and love. Grab it and start digging! Homesteading in the 21st Century: How One Family Created a More Sustainable, Self-Sufficient, and Satisfying Life

Homesteading in the 21st Century: How One Family Created a More Sustainable, Self-Sufficient, and Satisfying Life is for any who have thought about becoming more self-sufficient, living a simpler lifestyle, or paring down. It presents the idea that anyone can homestead, which involves everything from growing food and raising animals to building an actual homestead, and its chapters survey how to live more minimally. Readers tired of the rat race and general-interest collections catering to them will find this a winning survey! - Farming - Animal Husbandry - Country Skills - Country Life'


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Power - power


This is a great adapter for using your old hard drives in SATA only systems that many new computers are these days. Most vendor computers such as Dell only ships with power supplies that are exclusively SATA oriented.



Just buy one of these little adapter to use your old but still useful IDE drives. Of course you'd need IDE port as well, but you can also buy one of IDE PCI card and use that.



Anyhow, this was a great purchase for one of my customer. Thank you Amazon and the merchant who sold it through Amazon. Sata to LP4 15 Pin Power Adapter

So, the description for this item is wrong. This is for using an old device with a new computer, not the other way around. If you have a device (ie pci card) that needs an IDE power supply and your computer uses SATA hard drives, you will need this converter. - Power'


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Polaroid Digital Camera - olympus, point and shoot


If you're looking for an inexpensive digital camera that is easy to operate and takes nice pictures - this is the camera for you. It's not the most advanced camera in it's class but for the price - you can beat it. Olympus T-100 - Digital camera - compact - 12.0 Mpix - optical zoom: 3 x - supported memory: SD, SDHC - black - Point And Shoot - Olympus - Point And Shoot Cameras - Polaroid Digital Camera'


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29 Inch Inseam


I bought both these and the "Clean" khaki D2 pants and just wanted to pass along what the difference is. The clean khakis are missing:

1. Wrinkle-free

2. Individual-fit waistband

3. permanent crease



For the $3 difference in price, I think the Signature khakis are a better value. They fit better, too. Though the clean khakis look more casual because of the lack of crease. Dockers Men's Signature Khaki D2 Straight Fit Flat Front Pant,Black,36x32

A really good quality business casual pant. It fits good. I'm a 44 waist and wanted a more straight fit than the traditional, classic or especially a pleated pant fit that are always too baggy. These exactly fit the criteria. My wife loves the way they look on me. They do pick up a bit more lint than I expeacted.

These slacks are very conformable, and they look great. However, I keep my keys in my pocket all day, which I'm sure many do. My keychain is relatively small (5ish keys and a keyfob), but I have found that after several weeks of wear, the area on the outside of the slacks that corresponds to the pocket my keys are kept in has started to get threadbare. I don't do a lot of physical activity in these slacks, so it seems it has something to do with the quality of the fabric.

The D2 is the only Dockers fit that fits me. I have 4 different colors and I like them all. The only thing is that the colors are sensitive to ironing so I end up with straight white lines on the front (very thin though). I have to iron them because they're not very wrinkle free.

The actual waist size I received, as measured with tape, was 33 1/2 when the label says 32. My older Dockers, before the "Individual Fit Waistband" was 32 1/2 when the label says 32. It seems that all Dockers now have the "Individual Fit Waistband".



Is it now normal to be 1 1/2 inch bigger in the waist than the listed size? Maybe it is. I found Nordstroms are about the same as the current Dockers sizing.



In any case, the quality of the pants seems adequate. As others have commented, there seems to be some downgrading of the material. While it's not bad, it seems lighter and not as dense. But adequate in my view. The wrinkle-free aspect is decent. I've had several brands of wrinkle-frees, and these are adequate in that regard.

I ordered these for my husband, who already had a pair of black dockers that he wore whenever he has to "dress up".

I felt he needed a second pair, (and a TINY bit bigger...) and the item came on time and fit as I expected, he was so happy he even tried them on and took a picture of himself when I wasn't home! :o)'


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Kindle Freebie - kindle, sith


With Purgatory, the fifth installment of Star Wars: Lost Tribe of the Sith, John Jackson Miller finally gives us a slice of Star Wars heaven. I make no pretense of being a fan of this series. I'm a die hard Star Wars fan who has grown sour at the deluge of mediocre dross heaped upon unwary readers by far too many Expanded Universe authors. This series got off to a bad start and has been trying to catch up ever since. However, I am happy to say that Purgatory does a wonderful job at making amends for the lackluster books that precede this one.



One area in which this book improves on the others is the careful attention to the characters that dominate this tale. By shrinking the number of players in this offering, Miller is able to give us more insight into his characters. It isn't nearly as confusing for the reader to identify the players or their role in the story when there are only a few characters to focus upon. I found Orielle Kitai and Jelph to be intriguing characters. I enjoyed the chemistry between them and thought their budding romance to be quite convincing. Though there isn't a whole lot of time devoted to the other characters, thankfully, there is enough information presented to understand their motivations.



This book isn't without flaws, however. One thing that troubled me from the start of this series is the depiction of Sith Lords. I am not particularly fond of the humanized Sith Lords that Miller creates for his story. Despite his attempts to show them at their deadliest, his version of Sith Lords aren't nearly vindictive or menacing enough to wear the title. The Sith Lords in this series are contradictory in nature to the ones featured in the films. Lucas gives us stereotypically evil (and admittedly one-dimensional Sith Lords) in his stories. But this only makes them seem even more evil.



I also find it very difficult to say where this story is headed other than to serve as the back story for the full-length novels introduced at the end of the books. Traditional stories have a through line (story arc) where a reader can loosely predict future events. Five books into this series and I haven't a clue what is supposed to happen.



To its credit, Purgatory is an entertaining read and it's great to see the series start to capture more of the spirit of Star Wars. I can honestly say for the first time, I am looking forward to reading the next chapter.



3 3/4 Stars Star Wars: Lost Tribe of the Sith #5: Purgatory

After reading the first four, and speaking with the writer himself via Amazon comments. I must say that I was a little taken back by the time-warp between the fourth installment and Purgatory. I did not believe I would enjoy reading further until the story began to unfold. No spoilers here! But I take it as a priveledge to be the first to review such a work, and I continue to hold my breath waiting on the final three pieces to this emaculate puzzle. Well done sir. I stick to what I said in a different post, if all of the works are ever combined into a single novel, consider the first e-copy sold.

My 11 year old son took my kindle and has been enthralled with these books. He thinks they're fun to read and wants to know where book 6 is... I'm figuring out from reading these reviews that book 6 hasn't been written yet. Well...hurry up and write it because my son can't wait to read it! (But I'm thankful to have my kindle back again.)

I enjoyed all 5 of the Lost Tribe free e-books, although they were too short. It would be great to have them combined into a full novel with more of the tribe's background developed. Can't wait to find out what happens in part 6. Does anyone know when it will be released? I read my books on the iPhone, PC, and Mac OS versions of the Kindle application and would gladly pay for new Lost Tribe stories.

This was, by far, my favorite of the Lost Tribe of the Sith series. I've been reading John Jackson Miller's Star Wars books since his Knights of the Old Republic comics and early short stories and this installment really shows how he has hit his stride in the realm of prose. The characters all but jump off the page in fully-realized form and pull you immediately into their plight.



Building on the foundation laid by the first four stories, this chapter shows us a whole new world and even gives us a small link back to an element of this era previously established in the KOTOR comics. I couldn't put it down and was sorry to reach the end. My only complaint (which isn't a complaint) is that I wanted more! - Kindle - Star Wars - Sith - Star Wars Books'


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3d Tv


I give this tv a 4 star rating.

I'm one of the people who don't like the active shutter glasses. primarily because I wear glasses already and adding a heavy second pair bothered me. My cousin purchases the sony 3d tv with active shutter glasses and I can say first hand that after watching 2/3 of avatar 3d I had a splitting headache. this pretty well told me active shutter wasn't for me. I blamed the headache on the weight of the glasses more then the shutter. however I can't prove that. what I can say is that after reviewing the differences in 3d I decided that passive 3d was for me. my reason for this is that I was able to watch 3d avatar at the theater without getting a headache so I thought since it was the same technology it should work. well it's been 3 day since i've had the lg passive 3d tv and after watching avatar, despicable me, and tangled I can say NO headaches!!!!!! I can also tell you the 3d quality may be equal to theater real3d but doesn't have the sharpness of active shutter 3d. I know I gave up quality for no headaches or eye strain. But i'm ok with that as I think the quality of passive 3d is of more value to me then having to wear heavy 3d glasses. There is also a large bonus of being able to bring home the 3d glasses from hoyts and reagal theaters to have spares.

what I didn't expect:

in the past I have owned sharp, samsung, sony and now an LG tv. in all previous cases I always used my bose theater system for sound as I'm sure everyone can contest tv's suck for sound. there isn't any depth or quality and usually they sound like talking into a can.

with LG I was seriously surprised. the sound quality was far better than my samsung 40 led tv. is it as good as the bose system? Heck no! but it did justify putting the bose upstairs in my bedroom with the samsung led and leaving the LG tv solo downstairs for the kids. :) that's a double bonus

thanks LG I got an unexpected upgrade to my nighttime tv.

quality picture of 2d:

The quality is almost equal to samsung and sony at the same size. if I where rating sony or samsung I would rate them a 5 star for quality and LG comes in at 4.75. almost as good but not quite. it's not that I see lines or pixilations or shadowing.

so my 4 star rating is because I took 1 point off for the uselss documentation they send and the lack of programable remotes without having to deal with going to the lg site and finding the key codes for it. then I gave them .25 for the sound quality. which by the way I would take off .25 from samsung and sony.

Big negative for those with boses older aquistic system the lg doesn't have a audio out port so you can't use bose aquistic with it. this didn't affect me but I know friends who own the system and wanted to give everyone fair warning. you can ofcourse use optic out as always. For the fun of it I had one friend bring over his bose system to try useing through the headset out port, it definately isn't recommended. Bad sound and bad quality plus you have to manage both remotes all the time.



anyway this was my review, as an owner of LG I'll see with this model if I ever buy another.



47LW6500 LG Infinia 47LW6500 47-Inch Cinema 3D 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV with Smart TV (Included: Four Pairs of 3D Glasses)

Last January I had a dilemma. I wanted to upgrade an old 40" Samsung 720P LCD tv but I couldn't decide whether or not to purchase a 3D tv since the technology was so new. I decided to play it safe and ended up purchasing a Samsung 55B8500 in February 2010. That particular LED model was the last one to have local dimming backlight, not edge lit. I must say, I'm still beyond happy with my decision because that tv is nearly flawless and 3D technology has certainly improved.



Anyways, a year passed and I felt that it was time to purchase a 3D tv. This time to replace my old 40" Samsung that was now in my bedroom. I researched online and went to multiple stores comparing brands, sizes and the difference between active and passive 3D. I must've spent a good 2 months before finally choosing this LG model. I love Samsung and had originally wanted the new UN55D8000 model with the slim bezel but it was a little more than I wanted to spend. Plus, after a while I had come to like passive 3D more than active mainly because I wouldn't have to deal with charging the glasses or replacing them(expensive) if they broke.



So the main reason I bought this model was for the 3D which I must say is nice. It's not as crisp a picture as active shutter but it's nonetheless clear. Passive 3D only delivers 540 lines to each eye hence halving the 1080p resolution but in all honesty, the picture still looks like it's in HD. The tv delivers great 3D depth and that's what it's all about. One negative about the 3D picture though is that you can make out thin horizontal lines across the whole screen while in 3D mode. BUT, this is only noticeable if you are watching from 5 feet or closer. All passive tvs are like this and the smaller the screen the less noticeable. I watch from 6-8 ft away so I don't notice it at all. Recommended viewing distance for a tv this size is a minimum of 6 ft anyways.



The 2D to 3D conversion isn't anything special. The depth isn't quite there and when it is it just doesn't look right. It's fun to play with though.



The 2D picture quality is great but one drawback is the edge lighting. It's noticeable in dark scenes and there is uneven screen uniformity. My Samsung is back-lit so I guess I'm spoiled because I've never encountered this before. All I have to say is that I'll never buy another edge-lit tv ever again.



Overall, this is a good tv. If you don't want to spend too much on a 3D tv($1400) and don't want to deal with active shutter glasses this is a great tv to have. Although you may want to wait for LG's newer model: LG 47LX9500. It has local dimming backlight, 480hz refresh rate, and a slimmer bezel. Just expect to pay a lot more.'


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Gun Holsters - gun holsters, ccw


This might work for a very small gun like my Beretta Tomcat 32-cal but nothing much larger. It's not designed for quick draw like the rip-open zipper packs, and there aren't any holding straps to keep a gun from shifting around. I think I'll use it for some combination of phone, eyeglasses, checkbook, or knife but I doubt that they would all fit at the same time. There are two seperate internal pouches, and I still don't know which one is for the gun. I think this is just an all-purpose belt-pouch which is called a pistol concealment pouch just so they could increase the price, which is at least twice what it should be. Concealed Carry Pouch, Concealment Holster

I typically carry a full size Sig 226 when possible however there are many occasion when that's not really feasible. So I bought a Taurus .380 TCP for a more deep concealment carry option. It comes with the Bulldog nylon concealment holster which works really great but I've worn it so much that it's showing some serious signs of ware and will have to be replaced so I decided to give this a try but after trying it just once I found that this wasn't going to work. My gun really didn't fit like it should and it's kind of hard to get out once it's inside. That being said I can definitely see great use for this little case for carrying various doodads such as keys and wallet, pen and such. I frequently wear a kilt and while I have several that have pockets most do not and so this will be a welcome addition to my belt as a replacement pocket to wear in addition to or even in lew of a sporran.

I really like it and would definitely recommend this product as it seems to be well made but NOT as it's intended/ advertised purpose.

So far it's 5 stars for alternate functionality and 1 star for intended purpose. It really seems like this was more designed to be a smaller alternative for a fanny pack (great product) and then poorly re-purposed for concealed carry (not so great idea). As for CCW I will buy another Bulldog case which is awesome for CCW.

It looks great for concealment.It does'nt look obviouse like the fanny pack or bulky size pouch.This looks like an I-pod or Black-berry carrying pouch.Just exactly what I need for my Walther ppk,and the second compartment for the magazine.

The pouch arrived a day before expected. It was well packaged. I found it to be nearly a perfect pouch to carry a Ruger LCP or other similar sized pistols. Construction is very sturdy, every seem has double stitching. It is sized just big enough to carry pistol, iPhone, and a wallet, but not too large that it looks like a fanny pack.I would have awarded this product 5 stars if it was labeled "Made in America". As a rule I subtract a star for every product I purchase that could be made by Americans but is not. It is just common sense, if we want to have more Americans back to work, we need to buy more American made products.I will be happy to order another product from Elite Survival Systems in the future.

A bit bulky but it holds a Ruger 380 auto as well as a cell phone and possibly even a wallet. There are 2 compartments. It is well made of high quality nylon fabric and well sewn. It has a large belt loop that is closed by velcro. The case itself is sealed by velcro which holds really well. Possibly "too well" for a quick draw. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the really strong velcro fastener (normally considered a plus for security) but makes opening up the case a little slow. - Ccw - Concealed Carry - Gun Holsters'


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Adapter - plug, travel adapter


As these adapters are always sold singly for ridiculously high prices, and I regularly need them, I thought it would be a wise move to buy six and save. Unfortunately I wound up very quickly in a dangerous -- some would say life-threatening -- situation with them.



I had plugged an appliance with an American plug into a European socket using one of the adapters, and now I was unplugging it. I pulled the appliance out. The adapter was left in the plug (which is common and not a problem). Using normal force I grasped the adapter and tried to pull it out of the socket. Instead of the whole adapter coming out, the plastic housing pulled away from the base of the adapter. The plastic threads holding the screw which attaches the housing to the base had stripped away under this quite modest force. The electrical contacts inside the adapter were left bare with full current running into the adapter. I restrained my impulse to pull the adapter out of the plug by the contacts and shut off the power to the socket before prying the adapter out of the socket with a screwdriver. I have used many similar adapters over the years and have never experienced anything like this before. American to European Outlet Plug Adapter - 6 Pack

Instead of these, I recommend round grounded adapters for US 3-prong as well as 2-prong plugs. Why? Because they have a better, more snug fit on both sides. They fit more snuggly in the Euro/Schuko socket. These flat 2-prong adapters in my experience tend to have a looser connection or even fall out of the socket - esp. if yours is a heavy cable or if it has one of those AD/DC converters at the plug end pulling down on the adapter.



On the other hand, flat 2-prong adapters are slightly more compact and fit better in your pocket. So if you want to get one, I recommend you at least find one that is rubberized or has ridges or a lip to make it easier to pull out of the socket. (The cheap ones made of hard slippery plastic are the worse). And make sure you don't overpay. There are dozens of merchants selling these; make sure you don't pay more than $2/pc including shipping.



Lastly, keep in mind, the schuko socket fits most European countries but not all - most notably UK, and Italy which have their own peculiar sockets.

The adapters worked just fine. I brought them to both Paris and Vienna and had no real problems. The fact that I forgot about them after I plugged them into the wall is probably a good thing, since it means they were doing their job. The only negative comment I have is that the adapters didn't always fit into the wall perfectly, and were sometimes a little loose. One time, while using my hairdryer, the adapter did come out of the wall. Apart from that, I was happy with my purchase. Made my trip a lot easier.

We used this on a recent trip to Europe with great success. We didn't have any issues with the plugs breaking. We used them in four different countries and had no issues. It was helpful to have multiple adapters so you could leave the adapter on different items and not have to constantly change them, and for the price you can't beat it!!

These are very good little adapters, they are not the flimsy little black ones you sometimes get. They are very well priced and also work in Brazil, in fact I am using them to adapt some of my European plugs to work in Brazil, they need smaller posts than my European devices. Now it is possible these will be a little loose in Europe, I haven't tried them there yet.

Having moved to Europe from the US, we have a ton of lamps and computer chargers, etc that require these simple adaptors to get them to work. They cost on average about 5 euros here in the Paris area (ridiculous!). Here, they were a mere fraction of the cost and arrived in a flash. Efficient and cost effective! - Plug - Travel Adapter'


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Balance Ball Chair - fitness ball, stability ball


I'm 6'5" 270 pounds. So when I looked into stability balls I was really concerned with whether one would support me. So far, so good. I got it yesterday, blew it up in a few minutes, and sat on it (hesitantly at first) for over an hour. Then worked out for about an hour. It seems very durable and able to maintain my weight without a problem. The exercises on this thing are super effective, as I can feel today. The ball is just right as far as size goes.

Someone complained about the pump, but I found it efficient. It's like a huge syringe. It worked fine. It only took me a few minutes to pump the ball up and that was with my one year old hanging on me so he could mess with the ball.

If something happens and this product fails in some way, I will immediately update this review so that anyone who's concerned can know. So if you don't see an update, the TKO's going strong. TKO Anti Burst Fitness Ball Set 75cm

I have two exercise balls -- one for home and one for work.



This is the ball that replaced my office chair at work. I sit on it daily, frequently bounce on it when no one is around, and it has rolled around my floor with coworkers a couple of times. I've only inflated it once (the initial time) in the time I've had it -- over three months!! I weigh about 130lb (+/-) so I don't add a *ton* of constant weight on the ball. It has lost *some* air (it's not perfect after all), but it's still very firm. (I will probably re-inflate it this week or next.) Three additional bonuses about the ball: (1) since it's a dark color it doesn't pop out at people as they walk by me at work; (2) it's neither sticky nor overly smooth; and (3) it's anti-burst. The ball has a good texture that keeps you in place but doesn't pick up lint/dust. Some balls seem to attract it. Also, if you've seen that episode of "The Office" ([...]) you can appreciate the importance of an anti-burst ball. I haven't tested out this feature (and don't plan on it!), but I am glad that it is there since ANY stability ball can be popped.



The exercise ball that I have at home (GoFit) has lost air much quicker and I don't use it 1/10th as frequently! When I replace my GoFit, I'll definitely go with another TKO!

I am a proponent of fitness and the intent of my review is not to tout the benefits of using this product. As an active individual, I decided on this item to add dimension, that I thought needed, to my routine. I also intended to use this ball as a supporting structure (chair) for my writing assignments and such. Having used "fitness balls" in the past, I selected this item on reviews. I was disappointed.



This company delivered the product as promised. No issues here.



After inflation and initial use, I was satisfied with the product for the first few hours. Then I noticed that the ball began to lose pressure. I was not successful in trying to find one leak. My product has multiple leaks from the vulcanized seam. I only found them after submersing the surface area in soapy water.



As I am overseas now, with the product, a return is more effort than worth.



Had the product worked (held air pressure), I would have been satisfied.

i do not know if my defect was a one-time issue or a common problem. All I can offer is caution in your purchase.

The thing that "bothered" me a bit was that there was little to no info on this website that had "height recommendations". The Ball had it on the side and it suggested this size for people over 6 ft tall.



That being said, I really didn't want to go through the hassle of returning it. At 5'8", I'd prefer to take my chances. I was pleased with the size and quality of the ball. It is nice and durable. Mine came with a hand pump and while my friends had a good laugh while I inflated it, it works fine for me now.

I purchased this largest of the fitness balls (75cm) eventhough I am 5'9". I am a physical therapist and am very familiar with these so called "Swiss therapy balls" as they are used extensively in my profession. I wanted the largest ball for personal preference, although the 65 cm ball is the recommended size for my height. If you want the ball for doing wall squats (ball against the wall and behind your back) or for lying over on your back to stretch your back into good extension without feeling like your head (or hair) is trailing on the floor, then you may want to size up as well. There are many other exercises that are better accomplished on a ball that is a bit larger as well. Also, it has been my experience with many of these balls that it can be difficult to get them blown up to the full stated cm circumference. The instructions in the packaging tell you to NOT use a automatic tire pump, and to use ONLY the hand pump and inflator tube/pin provided. It is a challenge to get the air into the ball this way (with the hand pump) after it is approx. 80% of its stated size, and I don't mean just this brand ......... all of them are that way. Also, if you know you are not going to blow it up to its full size it will have a bit softer feel which is another attribute I was looking for. When they are blown up to their full stated size the "anti-burst" balls can be very firm and some find that uncomfortable. The TKO ball is a nice, sturdy ball. The material is very substantial and a bit firmer than some therapy balls especially if it is fully blown up to it's stated cm size.

I actually purchased two of the fitness balls for my mini horse to play with in the pasture. He plays with it all the time, kicking it around like a soccer ball. Sometimes he actually picks it up in his mouth, and it has lived up to it's claim of anitburst. So far it has survived month's of rough play with only the occassional replacement of a plug. I was able to order extras from the manufacturer and they were very easy to deal with. It takes a licking and keeps on.......... - Stability Ball - Fitness Ball - Exercise - Tko'


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Board Dudes - board dudes, markers


You get eight attractive colors in this 4-marker set (black & blue, red & orange, purple & pink, light blue & green). I've been using them for a few months now with no big complaints. I keep one on my magnetic board (also by Board Dudes) for ease of access. This would have been 5 stars for me if not for one caveat: The eraser material on the tips of marker caps tend to shed, especially right out-of-the-box. Be sure to wipe off as much of the loose material first before you use it, or you will get the hairs all over your board. After you clean them, they are much less prone to fall out, but still will occasionally. BUT with that in mind, the eraser tips are quite handy and these are excellent quality markers. Board Dudes Double-Sided Magnetic Dry Erase Markers, 4 Packs (14002UA-24)

I've been using these on this Quartet melamine whiteboard: Quartet® Standard Dry-Erase Board, Melamine, 36 x 24, White, Aluminum Frame



Pros:



- Bright, opaque colors that show up very well, even the aqua & pink



- Eraser-tipped caps are handy



- Pretty colors!



- Erase completely even after a few weeks



Cons:



- Eraser-tipped caps means that you can't just put the cap on the end of the marker when you're using it - not a big deal, but I'm forgetful enough that I could easily lose track of it.



- Caps require more force than I expected to put on tightly. A plus is that it's easy to tell when the cap isn't on all the way - the cap color is extended on to the marker itself, so you'll see white if the cap isn't on.



Notes:



- Tips are a little thicker than a fine-point Sharpie and deliver a line that's more than sufficient to read from a few feet away, or in a medium-sized conference room, but may be too thin to read in a classroom environment. Certainly too thin to read in a lecture hall.



- For those whose monitors are not doing a great job with the picture, the colors offered are: blue/black, pink/purple, red/orange, aqua/green.



- Check your board to confirm that it's magnetic - I assumed, and was disappointed. I had to play with them on my friend's whiteboard instead. The magnets on these markers seem to be weak, but they're more than strong enough to keep them from sliding around on a vertical surface.



Recommended. I'll buy these again.

I was surprised with the quality of these markers. We use our magnetic dry erase board for assisting our kids with their math homework, and these markers have nice, fine points that are perfect for the job. Each marker has two different colored tips, and both sides have an eraser on the cap. This is the only brand we'll be purchasing from now on!

The markers aren't magnetic, the caps are. And, the magnets are only on one side of the cap. This means that you have to take the effort to align the caps such that both magnets are facing the same way. Otherwise, only one end will stick to the board, and it will hang vertically (which the instructions explicitly say not to do), and probably fall off because it's not very stable that way. Anyway, the erasers on the tips are cool, and they are fine markers, but it's really not more convenient than having a magnetic try to hold your markers.

I've had these for a few months and have used a few colors. They remain attached to my board all the time and leave no marks because the magnets are recessed into the plastic.



This is a great fundamental, as other magnets with direct magnet-to-board contact have left marks.



Overall, I've only tried 2 colors and the erasers as I've only needed 2, but both were better than the stock markers given to me with my board.



Good stuff, hope it lasts, I don't use colors enough to tell you how long it might last, but the black one has been doing well.

I was pleased. I keep them in a small recycled box in the pull-out section of my desk, rather than sticking them to the board itself. This way I can ensure they lie flat. I use them to color-coordinate my assignments so that I can do it at-a-glance, rather than jotting it down in a notebook planner and forget to look.



The points are actually thicker than I wanted them to be, but they are still sufficient. Not fine-point, I'd say medium-point, similar to writing with a corner of a lightly blunted chisel marker. The colors are fun and not offensive.



The erasers are really great for being able to fix mistakes or swipe off a task as soon as I'm done, and I use them often. I will update if I start having any problems with them; there are some colors that have begun to resist a bit.



Thanks Board Dudes!

You cannot easily stick these markers on your magnetic white board after using them, because each cap on both ends must be perfectly aligned. You know the liklihood that you have put the cap back on exactly in line with the other end?

Zero percent.



Intelligence has been succesfully bred out of the culture.

These markers were excellent for my white board. Plus, I don't have to worry about losing them because they are magnetic and stay right on the board when you are done using them. The colors are great too.

The markers write well and they do stick to the board provided you line them up properly. Unfortunately one of the markers was defective and could not form a seal with the cap and so the purple was dried up before it even arrived to me. - Dry Erase - Board Dudes - Markers - Dry Erase Markers'


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