Wednesday, 10 September 2008

Atlanta Braves


The shirt is as pictured, except that there is a small corporate logo (two mountains and a silhouette of a pitcher) underneath the right side of the tomahawk. It would look better without that added logo, but it's not a big deal - this little logo is just a quarter-inch high and 1.25 inches wide. The T-shirt is heavy cotton and runs very big; a Large is 24 inches across the chest and 29 inches from collar to hem. I'd recommend ordering a size smaller than you usually get. MLB Atlanta Braves Adult Short Sleeve Pigment Dye Tee (Road Gray, Medium)'


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Bad Product Cd Case Disc Labels


I have purchased these lables for years and they are the best for a full face DVD or CD label. There are other brands out there that claim to have full face labels, but the center is still perforated, so you can see a line in the label when it is on the DVD or CD. I have never had a single problem with these and will never use anything else! Avery Cons Inkjet Full-Face Cd Labels, Matte White, 40/Pack

I was expecting jewel case inserts, and got a pack of disc labels, and their idea of inserts were these tini little spine labels. The disc labels have dog ears that have to be torn off after applying the label to the disc. What's up with that? It would cost more to return the product.



Very let down.'


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I've read a sampling of reviews for Season 3, most stating that 3 isn't as strong as Season 2; I heartily disagree. Season 2 felt disjointed, like filler to me (though of course I still loved it!), but Season 3 keeps the story moving forward. I like that the characters are maturing, unlike the Friends characters who irritated me acting early 20's well into their 30's. There's a natural progression here, that includes some sentiment and drama in addition to the comedy. I simply love this show~ BRAVO to the entire team that creates and excecutes it. How I Met Your Mother Season 3

The HIMYM gang [again guided by director Pam Fryman] returns with 20 more legendary episodes in How I Met Your Mother - Season Three. When Season 2 of How I Met Your Mother ended, Marshall and Lily had finally hooked back up (and tied the knot), but Ted and Robin had suddenly split up. The situations were reversed when Season 1 ended. Season Three picks up sometime later after Season Two with Robin introducing her new Argentinean lover, Gael (Enrique Iglesias) to the gang and Ted hooking up with a wild tattooed woman (Mandy Moore) after going out to party with Barney. The end result from that encounter later leads Ted (in "Ten Sessions") to a chance meeting with Stella (Sarah Chalke, fresh from NBC's recently ended Scrubs), a dermatologist and possible "mother" candidate who he falls for in the season's most engaging story arc. Props must be given to the series creators for the attention to continuity featured each season as past acquaintances (Trudy from Season One's "The Pineapple Incident" returns with a tempting opportunity for Ted in "Third Wheel") and plot devices ("The Goat" from Season One's "Milk" and Season Two's "Slap Bet" in "Slapsgiving") are revisited this season with hilarious results. Guest stars include Britney Spears (in a comeback role and the show's highest rated episode ever), Danica McKellar ("The Wonder Years"), Busy Philipps ("Dawson's Creek," "ER"), Maggie Wheeler ("Friends"), James Van Der Beek ("Dawson's Creek"), Wayne Brady ("Whose Line Is It, Anyway?"), Will Forte ("Saturday Night Live") and models Heidi Klum, Marisa Miller, Alessandra Ambrosio, Selita Ebanks and Adriana Lima. How I Met Your Mother - Season Three is a 3-disc set featuring all 20 episodes from the 2007-2008 season; Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1) video; plus extras.





Episodes:

1. Wait For It...

2. We're Not From Here

3. Third Wheel

4. Little Boys

5. How I Met Everyone Else

6. I'm Not That Guy

7. Dowisetrepla

8. Spoiler Alert

9. Slapsgiving

10. The Yips

11. The Platinum Rule

12. No Tomorrow

13. Ten Sessions

14. The Bracket

15. The Chain of Screaming

16. Sandcastles in the Sand

17. The Goat

18. Rebound Bro

19. Everything Must Go

20. Miracles





Special Features:

* Audio Commentary on select episodes by cast & crew

* Series Retrospective

* Lily and Marshall's Honeymoon Videos

* Cast Favorites featurette

* How It Really Happened: Wait For It...

* How It Really Happened: We're Not From Here

* How It Really Happened: Little Boys

* How It Really Happened: Third Wheel

* How It Really Happened: How I Met Everyone Else

* How It Really Happened: I'm Not That Guy

* Behind The Scenes Of "We're Not From Here"

* Unrated Gag Reel

* You Just Got Slapped Video

* Ted Mosby is a Jerk Audio Track

* Robin Sparkles "Sandcastles in the Sand" Music Video





How I Met Your Mother - Season Three

Highly Recommended!

PLEASE NOTE: This review contains SPOILERS.



I've been a fan of How I Met Your Mother from Day One, so I don't use a phrase like "starting to slip a little" lightly. But the fact is, season three just doesn't quite measure up to the previous two.



The main problem, as I see it, is that the writers felt the need to create ongoing conflict between the core group of friends. Sure, conflict is necessary to keep things interesting. But I think the ensemble in this show is better served by external conflicts (e.g., Barney and Ted's various problems with the opposite sex, Marshall's work-related stress, etc.). Watching Ted and Robin try to one-up each other after a painful breakup last season was. . .well, not that funny. Later in the season, Ted and Barney's friendship was on the rocks.



Otherwise, there were plenty of well-written and funny shows. Here's a few highlights:



"Slapsgiving" pays off the long-running joke from last season's "Slap Bet."

"We're Not From Here" allows Barney and Ted to cut loose, posing as out-of-towners.

"How I Met Everyone Else" introduces us to a classic Barney Stinson gimmick: The Crazy/Hot Scale.

"Ten Sessions" introduces Ted's major love interest Stella (Sarah Chalke), probably his most memorable girlfriend since season one's Victoria. His manic (and successful) attempt at a two-minute date is probably the high point of the season.

"Sandcastles in the Sand" brings back Robin Sparkles. . .and culminates in an ending so shocking, you'll be grateful you don't have to wait another week to see what comes next.



I guess it's fair to say the good outweighs the not-so-good in season three. At its heart, How I Met Your Mother is the longest tease in television history (yet a few tantalizing clues as to the identity of "mother" are dropped this year). I hope they can keep it fresh awhile longer, even though the inherent illogic of its premise (just how long have Ted's kids been sitting on that couch listening to Bob Saget?) may soon start weighing heavily even on fans like myself.

Season 3 has been a very awkward time for HIMYM fans... But over all was a very great season. It started off very strong and i believe that thhe writers strike affected this show in a very bad way... But all in all it turned out to be an amazing season. I just felt that they had too many filler episodes and not enough plot. And when they finally did a plot running they ran out of time. Still the writers never cease to amaze me... They dropped alot of classics and alot of hints towards who the mother is.. but knowing HIMYM it will not go the route every one expects it to go. and i believe this is the reason i have continued to watch and i recommend not only that buy, but let a friend watch as well. Chance are you and your friend will become as addicted to this show as i am...'


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Cell Phone Accessory - cell phone accessory, gps


The output rating for this adapter is 1000ma or 1 amp which is about 1/10 of the power available from the battery in a car through the cigarette lighter socket. This is why a few reviewers found that it would not power their high-power devices such as air inflators and spotlights. However, it is ideal for lower power consumption devices such as GPS and most cell phones and it allows you to take them on trips without having to drag along all their associated AC adapters.



We also provide a toll free consumer hotline so customers can talk to a customer service representative regarding their application, and we encourage customers to call with any questions or concerns. Powerline By Original Power 0900-56 12-Volt DC-AC/1000 mA Power Socket with Enhanced Digital Power

I recently purchased this nifty little adapter and have been very pleased with its performance and continue to find new uses for it. I first bought it for use in hotel rooms when I travel, to charge my cell phone phone thus saving me the hassle of bringing both an AC and DC charger.



I've also found that it will power ANY DC product from a standard electrical outlet. Our family has used it to charge our GPS unit and well as operate our DC TV/DVD combo from a regular outlet. Now all the DVD's we bring on road trips we can be watched on our combo unit becasue this little adapter allows us to power the unit from and AC outlet. I also like the folding blade feature - I can thow it in my glove compartment or suitcase with out it snagging on my clothes or other things. Very cool.

The adapter unit is 1000mA UL Listed, with folding wall socket blades, and an attached end cap on the cigarette lighter socket as well. A well made adapter ... It's easily packed, stored, or carried. It is the solution for devices like my Jabra BT5050 speakerphone which only comes with a car cigarette lighter charger. Jabra charges perfectly Indoors now.

This is a super handy little device. I bought this to use with my bluetooth speaker that only came with a car charger. You just plug the car charger into it and then plug the PowerLine-Power Socket into the wall. It has fold-down plugs for easy storage and would travel well. It has a little light that goes from red to green when your device is fully charged.

I bought this as a gift to accompany a Ryobi 12v DC inflator/flashlight, with the notion that the inflator could then be used indoors for blowing up air mattresses. We tried it out; the light worked great, but the inflator did nothing (even with the light out). A quick check in a running automobile and the inflator ran fine. Then it hit me: the inflator draws more than 1 amp of current (no specs were found with the inflator, but this is obviously the case.) So, this adapter didn't work for the purpose for which I intended, but I understand why. Other negative reviews that said this adapter didn't work, or made funny noises, didn't say what they were trying to use with it. I think it would work great with cell phones, GPS's etc., but check the *total* amperage requirements of all devices you'll want to use this for first. Amazon's service was great as usual.

I have a mini frig that only has a car adapter...I wanted to bring the frig upstairs to use for baby bottles so I don't have to go up and down the stairs every night to the kitchen. this works great! It doesn't get hot and I've been using it for about 2 weeks now about 12 hours a day. Highly recommend.

I bought a GPS about 6 months ago, and there was no way I could program my trips in my home. I went online and found that I needed this product. I am very satisfied, since I could not find it locally.

This is the coolest thing. We use it for everything from our handsfree unit in the car to our kids ipods. I wish we knew of this gadget a long time ago. Received this item in a few days of ordering. Great service.

I compared similar products and the reviews and thought this one should do the job for a reasonable price. Along with charging low draw electronic I wanted it to power a 12 volt inflator. I could blow up an air bed from the car, but not in the house, this solved the problem perfectly. I figure that's the top 'draw' I'll experience and also guess it's pretty high, it performs flawlessly. Now it just need to last. - Gps - Charger - Power Inverters - Cell Phone Accessory'


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17 Inch Laptop Bag - laptop bag, 17 inch laptop bag


I purchased this item as a gift for a family member. When it first came we loved it. It was the perfect size for a 17 inch laptop and had plenty of room for papers and a book or two without being too bulky. There are a bunch of pockets for storing mp3 players, etc.



However, after less then 4 months of normal every-day use the shoulder strap is completely frayed and falling apart. It is still usable but it looks terrible - you can see the foam padding inside the strap. I'm really shocked that HP would put its name on a product of such poor quality. HP RU350AA Backpack Case for 17.0-Inch Notebooks

I purchased this bag because my current bag could not handle a Calculus book, a JAVA book, and a laptop. But this bag can hold it all!



--Now to let you know I usually hold the JAVA book, because it puts a strain on your back with this much weight.



It has so many compartments for all your laptop accessories, and protects the laptop amazingly, extremely well insulated and cushioned. Now, to let you know I have a 15" notebook and use it for it and not a 17". With my laptop it still has room for a 2" Calculus book and a .5" notebook (or a JAVA book [about 2"])



The laptop part of the bag has zippers with the ability to accommodate a lock for added security. I am very much enjoying my bag, and plan to get a great use out of it for years to come!

I did a lot of research on a lot of bags, backpacks and messenger bags. For the price this is a great bag. My Toshiba 355 with the 17" screen fit perfect in the padded slot that has a velcro strap to keep it in place. This backpack also has two other compartments for books and ect. Plenty of pockets, compartments and extras. Lot of backpack for a small price.

This bag is just what I needed! I have a 17in widescreen HP and it fits perfectly! Lots of room to spare in the other compartments and very easy on the back with lots of padding. The price was great! I also love the fact that unlike most backpacks the harness is all one piece and not sewn on! Very sturdy!

This item doesn't need a long review, it is just a damn good product for an even better price. That saying, "You get what you pay for" doesnt apply to this HP backpack. I'll make it easy for you, you cannot go wrong with this item. It manages to safely and easily hold my massive 17' Dell Precision M6400 workstation laptop, power supply and even has room for a few large books. This backpack serves its purpose well without making a dent in your pocket book.



Great Product.

I just returned the second one of this exact model. The first I had to replace after about 6 months as both of the shoulder straps were severely frayed and the partition between two of the sections was coming unstitched from the outer shell. The second I return after just one month as one of the shoulder straps was faulty and tended to fold/twist when worn. Perhaps I shouldn't have purchased this a second time, but I has such a difficult time finding a pack that fit my computer I went with this because I knew it would fit.

I received the bag in first week of December and it has been one week I have started using the bag.

The design is good and there are a lot of pockets. So you can put a lot of small things in an organized

way. But the stitch of the handle on top of the bag is not so strong. Since this is a 17" laptop bag, it

should be rugged enough to hold heavier load than usual. I am not so happy with this feature.

Update: April 25, 2011

I am happy that it still looks good.

Looks great, convenient compartments, but the one attribute where it is woefully inadequate is DURABILITY. I bought this thinking I would have it for at least a year or two & the darn thing started coming apart after a few months of use. The shoulder strap began to unravel, foam cushion spilling out the side. I sometimes carry a lot of paper for work in addition to my laptop, & I do often carry it using only one strap but come on...I would expect it to hold together for at least a year! I am now shopping for a new laptop backpack & I am willing to spend a little more this time for durability - I hate buying cheap crap that doesn't last under normal use conditions. Cheers! - 17 Inch Laptop Bag - Laptop Backpack - Laptop Backpacks - Laptop Bag'


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Laser All-in-one - multifunction, canon


Overall, this is a good all-in-one laser printer for its price in consumer class printers. Here are some detailed comments.



1. The automatic paper feeder is well designed - the situation that multiple pages go-through at once never happens (in HP 3050, this happens a lot).



2. Canon provided a well designed user interface - functions are easy to follow and operate, including scan / printer / copy.



3. The automatic duplex print is excellent and make the printer worth what you paid for. But when using automatic double sided printing - the print speed turns to be less than a third (instead a half) because the mechanical parts need a lot of time to flip the paper.



4. As some of you may have concerned, the latest firmware (02/09/2009) makes scan function smooth on a Mac - all you need is to press the scan button. This is tested on a Leopard Mac Mini.



5. In case some of you want know the compatibility with printer servers, this printer is full compatible with Netgear PS121 printer server under windows vista (including automatic duplex) x86 and x64. It is NOT compatible with Netgear PS121 under Mac Leopard (no idea why - installation smooth and prints went through - nothing comes out of printer). This printer is NOT compatible with Maxtor Central Axis printer server function.



To summary, this is a good printer for its price. However, concerning its powerful function, you may want spend some extra money for the 4370n to enable every function on network - if you are working in a networked environment. Canon ImageCLASS MF4350d Laser All-in-One Printer

I purchased this machine on Amazon in November. Overall, I've been happy with it. Duplexing was an important feature to me, and Canon appears to offer that on less expensive printers than other companies.



I don't have a lot of experience to base my judgments on, but I think the print quality is very good, with a couple exceptions. First, the printing is sometimes crooked on the paper, especially on the back side when duplexing. However, the Canon rep I complained to said that a variance within 2mm is considered acceptable, so I measured and this printer is within that tolerance. It's visible, though, especially on forms, such as printer checks. (Actually, my cheapest of Dell inkjets printed straighter.)



The other problem also appears when duplexing: on the back side there's a strip of blurred printing from top to bottom where the toner didn't bond. This only appears on the first sheet after the printer has sat idle awhile. The Canon rep had no answer, had not heard of this before.



Yes, you can scan from the machine if you download the firmware update.



I think I'd buy it if I had it to do over. It's quick and has really crisp printing. If you want to compare, some similar Canons I looked at are the MF4150, MF4370dn and MF4270.

I am a bit disappointed after I've played with this copier ImageCLASS MF4350d. Note that Canon calls this a copier, not a printer. Thus, when you call Canon or search its site for help/technical support, make sure you select the "Copier" category.



This ImageCLASS MF4350d has been in the market for a while but no one reports this problem: up to this moment of writing this review, the machine cannot scan a document by using its own START button. Everything must be scanned via the software "Toolbox" from the computer.



I bought it a few days ago. I called Canon 1-800 for help but it was useless. Then I went back to the store and tried their demo machine; it has the same problem. Whenever I push the START button on the machine for scanning, there is always a beeping sound as a return but the LCD doesn't show any error - it always indicates "Scanning Mode." So I called Canon again to go over the story. Finally they admitted the problem and said that they are aware of this issue; their engineers are working on the new firmware to fix this. However it won't be soon. The new firmware may be possibly released next month but could be later. I also wrote an email to Canon support to confirm this information one more time, besides their verbal confirmation over the phone.



In addition, the scanning has no detection senor. Thus, the scanned document (scanned from the computer) will go as large as the paper size, which is usually the Letter/A4 size depending on your settings. The scanned document will NOT be resized automatically according to the actual object(s). It is different from its ink jet printers, which usually detect the size of the document or photo and then resize automatically.



If scanning a document directly from the machine's START button is important to you, you should wait to buy until the new firmware comes. If resizing the document or photo automatically is important to you, this copier or printer is not for you; you may consider others or Canon ink jet type printer. After all, this all-in-on laser printer is classified a copier internally by Canon. - All-in-one - Multifunction - Canon - Laser Printer'


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File Folders - ampad, colored


I loved the rich, dense, interesting colors these come in...exactly as pictured here. And they'll probably be quite adequate for one-time use or for files you stash away and rarely need to get into. But now that I've been using these for a few months, it's clear that they're all wrong for top-of-the-desk files one consults frequently, or files that go to meetings etc. They're just way too flimsy and prone to tearing and curling up at the corners to stand up to that kind of use. Nowhere near as sturdy as standard manila files. Ampad 100% Recycled Color File Folders, 1/3 Cut Tab, Letter Size (8.5 x 11), Assorted, 50 per Box (35115)

I really support purchasing 100% recycled items, even if it costs a little more. However, these are of rather poor quality. I will not buy them again. I'll switch to recycled boring manila folders, if I must, because these are not worth 8.00$. They are barely thicker than construction paper.

These are great, reasonably priced, Earth-friendly, and come in an assortment of beautiful jewel-toned colors. What's not to love?



Yeah, black marker doesn't show up well on them, but so what? Use a silver or gold marker... or use a label.

These folders DO NOT HAVE the rich color intensity as pictured. The 'evergreen' folders are 'teal' and the 'warm violet' folders are 'dark plum' and finally the 'imperial gold' had a variety of shades to them. These folders do not match the Hanging Folders which DO MATCH their picture - nice! Unless you don't need matching hanging folders or don't care about the off shades, go with a different more reliable color scheme. The folders themselves are as expected for Recycled --- fibery and more flexible than standard folders.

If you put your own labels on these so you can read them, and if you don't mind file folders that are very limp, then these are for you. My husband likes them for his business because he puts printed labels on them, and the thin quality takes up less space in his file cabinet. I need heavier folders to provide things to clients so it won't wilt in their hand. Recycled is always nice but doesn't have to be so thin.

I have almost always chosen the manila folders but really like the different colors for my current filing project. For my purpose, the quality of the folders is suitable and I ordered more than enough for other filing projects. Like almost all Amazon orders I receive, the boxes of file folders were packaged well and arrived earlier than expected.

I needed folders fast, and these where received within the same week I ordered them. No small feat for shipping to Alaska. The colors are very dark - you'll need to stick on white labels if you want to see what you're labeling them. The paper is speckly and recycled looking. Quite pleasant, and I'd certainly order again.

they came sooner and they are a great seclection of colors they are dark but they won't get lost in the drawer or pn the desk. I use a different color for each letter to be sure whoever ends up filling my clients can't misfile - File - Ampad - Office Supplies - Colored'


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