Texas Longhorns - throw blankets, fan gear

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I have enjoyed this throw from day one. The quality of the throw is excellent. It's very soft with great stitching and is a nice size. It will easily cover most sofas if you choose to lay under it. As a Texas alum, I'm very proud to show my friends and other Texas Exes this throw. Great product! Texas Longhorns Embroidered Fleece Throw (50 x 70-inch)

Maybe I just go a lemon, but I had to return this because the blanket was in such poor condition. The embroidery was fine, but the blanket was just of very poor quality in my opinion with lopsided seems and some seriously loose threading throughout the whole blanket. It's a bummer because my brother would have loved it.

This was perfect for my grandkids. The blanket was a nice weight. Not flimsy like some you buy. It washes great with no pills and is color true to the longhorns. The fleece is very solf and cuddly and is a good 10 inches longer than most. They even use them to cover up at the games on those few cold ones. - Fan Gear - Throw Blankets'

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Dansko Women Professional Wear

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I tried on these shoes on a whim because of the fun bright colors, not really thinking I would purchase a pair. I couldn't believe how comfortable they were and how cute they look on. I purchase two pairs and wear them all the time. Several of my friends have now purchased them and love them. The variety of colors are really fun, too. So far, they are very durable. Alegria By PG Lite Alg-702 Chocolate Snake Chocolate 40

I am an RN. I got rid of all my other shoes including Nike Shoxx, Skechers, Crocs, etc once I tried these shoes on. My feet, ankles and legs are not fatigued after running around all day. I swear by them. They do have a tendency to squeak because they are leather but if you remove the liner and sprinkle baby powder underneath it takes care of the problem quickly. I own several pairs and continue to buy them in different designs. My coworkers and patients love them!

I feel sorry for the people who said they don't like these shoes. I've never loved any shoe more. i used to think my crocs were comfortable or even aerosoles, but these have them both beat. This is the first shoe I have worn without a break-in period and my feet felt fabulous by the end of the day. I love slip ons so that's another plus for me. Next time I may try a pair of maryjane styled Alegria. I had never heard of them before I purchased my first pair. The moment I tried them on I was like: yes!!! So I bought them and finished walking around and everything. Before I went home that day I bought another pair. Obviously everyone's preferences are different, but you have to decideon your own. Try to find them in a store first and just try it on. I say that because to just look at them online without experiencing them is hard to justify the price. If they make your feet feel anything like mine did you'll agree they're worth the price. Also you can sometimes find them cheaper in the stores. Happy shopping!

I was wearing crocs with a lot of my clothing - not too attractive with nicer outfits! Tried the Alegria clogs on in a new shoe store - thought they were cute and the colors were great. I wore them out of the store and all that night - never hurt or had blisters from "new shoes". I then wore them the next day to a festival - I am usually looking for someplace to sit since my feet hurt. I stood for hours and forgot to complain about my feet. Great price point, great selection of colors and material, great for the feet - what more could one want?

I love these shoes - I purchased them in WHITE PATENT LEATHER to match my Louis Vuitton Vernis Summit Drive in PEARL and they look amazing. Both fun and comfy. I went back to buy a pair of RED and they look fantastic. Now I got my sister crazy about these shoes as well!!!

I just purchased these shoes at a shoe stored and paid more for them, but they are so comfy and so cute. I wear them to work and at home. I am looking to buy another pair. They are roomy and great for heel problems.

LOVE THEM!!!!!

I bought these shoes in brown for work in surgery, on hard concrete floors, on my feet a lot. My feet were hurting all the time, wearing a good pair of Merrells. When I started wearing these, my feet thought they'd gone to heaven! They just don't hurt when I wear these. I have gradually gotten 4 pairs, two at work, one pair of clogs and one pair of sandals for everyday. They are the only shoes I've found that my feet actually don't hurt. I wish they were a little dressier, but then they'd probably hurt!'

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Beginners Guide - step workout, fitness

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A tape of this nature is long overdue! While I am aerobically fit, I was always intimidated in step class, feeling like I have two left feet and struggling to keep up. This step tape enabled me to learn the basics - at a slow, comfortable speed and in the privacy of my home. Gin Miller is a wonderful instructor who provides very clear directions, repeats moves until you master them and is very encouraging. (Who better to teach this than the inventor of step aerobics?) If you ever wished you could learn stepping, at your speed and minus the embarassment of a class, then this is definitely the tape for you. Everybody Steps: A guide to step aerobics

I love this DVD. I'm overweight and a bit klutzy, and was always afraid to try step aerobics.



But this DVD really puts me at my ease. Gin Miller is fantastic. She is so encouraging and friendly, and her directions are so clear, that I really enjoy using this DVD.



What I like best is that different segments are aimed at different levels of exercisers. Right now, the first few segments are all I can do, but as I grow into it and become more fit, I will be able to do the later segments as well. In other words, this DVD is appropriate for all levels and you won't grow out of it!



I have to laugh when Gin Miller encourages the audience because her enthusiasm is charming ("Let's do double step touches, now. Want to??")

Gin Miller is excellent. She's funny and smart and is a good, effective instructor. Her manner is so informal and relaxed, that her dvds are easy to follow. This is a great dvd.

It's geared mainly for beginners - the choreography is basic and low impact, but you are going to work up a sweat. She explains all the moves really well, so if you are a beginner, you'll know the moves even if you haven't heard them called that before. You start with basic steps, and by the end of the workout, you will have progressed to full combinations and be a pro.

This is a good length workout - about 40 minutes not including warm up and cool down, but even if you are a step novice, you'll still burn fat and have fun. Gin knows her stuff and is very motivating without being pushy.

This DVD is great for those who have never done step aerobics and want to get the basics down before heading to a step aerobics class in a gym for the first time. But if you are at all familiar with step, this DVD will bore you to death with excessive amounts of step touches, basics, and knee ups. There are no challenging moves and way to much explanation for anyone who knows step.

This was just what I needed to help me break in the step I got for christmas! Easily taught me the steps in one workout. I will do it only a couple more times and then step up to a more challenging workout though...this doesn't get my heart pumping enough but I would never be able to follow any of my other step workouts without first having done this one! Great and perfect for first time steppers!

Thank God for this DVD! I have been working out for years, but have never done much aerobics because I am terribly, terribly uncoordinated! I bought a different step aerobics DVD and had the same experience I have in step classes - totally confused and frustrated. This video, however, REALLY starts you at the very beginning and teaches the most basic moves while still getting your heart rate up. If you have been discouraged with other step DVDs or classes, START HERE and after one or two attempts you will not feel like a complete moron anymore when it comes to stepping.

Gin's instruction is so well paced that it is easy to follow but not boring. Even though it is slower than what I am used to, I still work up a sweat. It is refreshing to be introduced to stepping moves by their respective names. This is the tape I will turn to first if I ever stop exercising for a while.

If you are trying out step aerobics for the first time, then you NEED this DVD. The instructor does an excellent job of teaching you at a comfortable but sweat-breaking pace. The workout is broken down into 10-minute increments, so you can increase as you get better. Not for anyone who already knows how to step.



5 stars.

Gin Miller's Everybody Steps is the perfect exercise DVD for those who are either starting out with the step or are getting back into it, like I am. I am 51 years old and currently 85 pounds overweight and this is the perfect DVD for me and just what I was looking for! I can successfully get through the warm-up period, Segments 1 and 2, then the cool-down period in 30 minutes and feel that I've had a great workout. In time, as I lose more weight and become more fit, I look forward to getting through the whole program. I highly recommend this DVD!

I had a lot of stepping experience, but hadn't really done any for about 2 yrs. Since I was so out-of-shape I decided to get some beginner step DVDs while updating from VHS to DVD.



Gin does a thorough job of demonstrating step moves, but surprised me with the pacing. Even doing basic stepping, she is on and off the board so fast I was afraid I would start tripping trying to keep up. I compared the pace with some more advanced step workouts had have gotten since, and they actually are easier to keep up with then this one!



Good workout to learn basic moves, but you better be in good shape! - Gin Miller - Beginners Guide - Step Workout - Fitness'

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Slim External Dvd Enclosure - cd-rom drives, slim external dvd rw

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This is great for the money. I would actually give it 4 1/2 stars. The 1/2 star deducted, because the tray door popped off when I took it out of the package. However, I was able to pop it back into place. It seems like it sticks a little bit when I push the tray back in, but other than that it reads CD's perfectly and it's only a very minor imperfection.



I was very close to returning this CD-ROM, because my netbook wouldn't recognize it in any of the USB ports. If this happens to you, just have the CD-ROM plugged into your netbook before you turn the netbook on. After I did that it recognized the drive and played all CD's with no problem.



If you're buying this to install and OS or any kind of MS software onto your netbook, be advised that most of their software is on a DVD-ROM disc. NEW Slim USB 2.0 External Slim USB 2.0 CD-ROM Drive for all Laptop notebook

I bought this little gadget because my Dell netbook lacked a CD drive. I wanted a cheap plug in peripheral to listen to music from my laptop. Indeed I found it with this USB External Drive. It's light, sleek, cheap, and best of all, effective!

I needed a CD-Rom for my Tiny ASUZ net book which I use when on a job away from home. The only use I have for it is to install or repair programs that are on A CD. I recieved it it in record time and was amazed at the size, smaller than some Jewel cases. I opened the box and plugged it in to my net book with the cables provided. It worked flawlessly. It is delicate and must be handled carefully and it is not too fast, but I could care less. I may never use it, as I normally store data on thumb drives. But as a back up system it is the best piece of hardware I ever purchased. The price was unbelievable. I have since recommended it to my friends who have net books with out a CD drive. I cannot say enough good about it. I love it.



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Yes, it's cheap but you can tell that it is cheap. I've had it for about 6 months and now I'm ready to toss it and get something better. The door doesn't stay shut all the time or you can't get it to open or it will stop reading the CD (NO DVD'S!!!) in the middle. Overall it's just more work than it should be. I'm buying something that will play DVDs and CDs and work better - I hope.

Connected to my Gateway Netbook and worked perfectly.

Used to rip over 200 music CDs for a new MP3.

Only caution is to keep two fingers under tray when snapping disc in to avoid over-stressing the tray which is a bit flimsy. Removal is not as difficult. Tried a DVD to see if it would read, but as expected it didn't. Fantastic product for $6. Speed may be slower than other units, but for one-time use it's good enough.

It works. It does what it is supposed to do. It is easy to transport with a laptop. It looks flimsy, but with the door closed, there is little chance of damage to it. It should last for years. Reminder, it is NOT a DVD. For the price ($16), it serves its purpose.

I was actually looking for a DVD-ROM drive for a netbook, and didn't pay close enough attention. Seems to work fine for what it is, though. A little noisy, slow to spin up under USB-only power. But at well under twenty bucks, it's not like I have anything to complain about.



Box came with the drive, a USB cable, and a USB-to-power cable (and two foam inserts to protect the drive). No instructions, no branding... generic as can be. Plug & Play on a Mac, as expected. - External Cd - Slim External Dvd Rw - Dvd-rom Drives - Cd-rom Drives'

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Letter-sized Zipper Pouch - stapler, staples

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The stapler that arrived is not the one that I ordered. It is not translucent, it is a solid dark pink, and the clip is just plain metal color :( ... however, I do like the stapler design, it is solid and effective and I am very happy with the staples, they are a pretty metalic teal. I haven't tried using them yet, but I'm sure they'll work just fine. So I give it 3 stars. Since I am unhappy with the appearance, I will probably donate the stapler to a computer lab on campus so other students can use it. It's not worth the time and effort to return, and besides, I've already thrown out the packaging. Swingline Tot Grip Stapler with Clip, 12 Sheet Capacity, Includes 1000 Staples, Assorted Colors (S7079161B) - Staples - Stapler - Small Stapler - Nano'

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Planer Accessories - planer accessories, planer

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These tables are not included with the DW735 planer. Don't let that lead you to believe that they are optional. I tried to run the planer without them, and I got significant snipe. Adding the tables improved the snipe quite a bit, and as I adjust the tables to be level with the bed of the planer, the snipe keeps decreasing. If you want to get the performance you paid for with the DW735, you need these tables.The tables should be purchased with the planer and mounted before the planer is bolted down to its final resting place. To mount the tables, the planer must be moved off of its platform just enough to get a few fingers and a wrench underneath the base. The instructions make a big deal about securing the planer during this operation, but I think their concerns are overstated. Only about 2" of the base needs to be accessible from underneath in order to mount the table, and this leaves the planer in a very stable position. Just be careful and use your own judgement.It's true that the outfeed table does not fold up. Let's set this in perspective. This is a sign of inattentive design. It's silly, it's embarassing to DeWalt, but it doesn't reduce the usefulness of the infeed and outfeed tables. Frankly, I don't understand why it's so important that the tables fold at all. Jointers have huge cast iron infeed and outfeed tables that don't fold, and the only complaint I have heard about them is that they are never large enough. It seems to me the only point of folding tables is to perpetuate the silly notion that this is a "portable benchtop planer". I don't consider any object weighing 90 pounds to be "portable". I wonder how much more it would have cost DeWalt to have provided a non-folding cast iron bed of equivalent size. Perhaps that's coming in their next version.Having tried the planer with and without, I am glad I bought the tables. I would recommend them to anyone with a DW735 planer. DEWALT DW7351 Folding Table for DW735 Planer

As has been noted by another reviewer, these table extensions for the DeWalt DW735 planer aren't really optional. The only good reason not to buy them is that you intend to build a full table for the planer. This isn't a bad idea, since it gives the woodworker the ability to set up some sled jigs for for planning bowed and twisted lumber. But if you intend to make even a pretense of having a portable planer these are required. Unless you like snipe.



Snipe, if you don't know, is the extra deep cutting that can occur at the ends of the board intil it finds (and keeps its level. Frankly, all portable (and many stationary) planers snipe. Even with these tables you will get some, just not as much or as often as without them. The added stability you get from the tables is often enough to get everything stable before the wood hits the blades instead of four inches later.



These extensions are surprisingly stable. They do fold up out of the way, but there isn't any mechanism to keep them up. I use a Velcro strap, but heavy-duty industrial rubber bands will do just fine. I wouldn't wait to discover that you need these in the middle of a battle with 8/4 hard maple. Buy them when you buy the planer and you won't ever regret it.

Okay, I finally got the folding tables. They are very easy to assemble and align. Each corner of each table can be adjusted for height. The attachment points are spring loaded so they are also easy to take off and put back on. They do help in supporting the work and seem very solid. The front table folds up out of the way and stays there. The rear table however is another story. Because the main table and the back of the moter/blade assembly are pretty much even and the pin to hold the table is set back the rear table will never fold up and stay. When the depth of cut is set around an inch and the cord is wrapped around the cord holder the rear table won't flip up more then around 20 degrees. In my opinion this is a major design flaw, the main table needs to stick out at the rear by at least an inch or two to allow the table to fold up.

If you've read some of the other reviews you already know the back table extension will not fold up with a chip collection accessory hooked up, and that is true. The extensions do work very well with the plainer and install and fold up easily (at least the front). They are made well and work great. The back extentsion not folding up for me isn't such a big deal because I have the chip collection accessory and it sticks out about as far as the table extension anyway. I do recommdend you get them because they do help prevent snipe and make is easier to feed long boards through the plainer. After all, thats the main purpose for them anyway.

The tables are easy to install. Folds up against the planer when the planer is not used for a smaller storage footprint for the planer. The tables are easily to remove and reinstall if necessary. The table returns to the same level after removal and reinstaliation. One adjusted to match the planer's plate, no readjsutment is needed. The table is heavy, well made and not likely to flex as wood is passing over the table. Worth the money but it would have nice for DeWalt to include them as part of the planer package.

These extension tables greatly increase the accuracy of the 735 planer by reducing snipe through additional support on longer stock. They are relatively easy to mount, and provide a plane even with the bed of the 735 planer. While the front (input) table can fold up when not in use, the rear (outfeed) table is blocked by the exhaust port and cannot be raised.



All in all, I would not be without these additions to my planer.

I was happy with the ease of installation, the fact that all hardware came with the kit. The instructions were easy to follow and adjustments were easy to make once the installating was complete. It only took about 20-30 minutes to install and adjust the tables. - Folding Table - Extensions - Planer - Planer Accessories'

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Battery - black decker battery, rechargeable batteries

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The PS140 is a perfectly good battery - you can get those at auction sites for about $30. I just got 3 brand new in the package for $100 and that included shipping!



My tools get tons of usage daily. They are the Black and Decker 14.4v "Firestorm" drill; circular saw and reciprocating saw.



To reviewer J. Jackson, you get what you pay for. The PS180 charger, that came with the above mentioned tools, is the lowest quality, piece of #@&* charger you can get for the B&D PS140 (post style) 14.4v battery. I wouldn't give $5 for one of them. And yes, I too burned them out in no time at all.



The PS180 does not turn off after the battery is charged which is why the battery is always hot when you pull it out and that's just not good for the battery or the charger.



(By the way, shouldn't use the battery `til it cools down & always unplug the charger when you're done with it and bad batteries will kill the charger).



I bought a couple of PS1514BU B&D chargers a couple of years ago but can't find them anymore. They have a red indicator while charging, green when charged and stop operating when the battery is charged. You can leave it in there all night and the battery is cool when removed. Chargers and batteries are still in great shape and get charged about every three days!



I am VERY interested in B&D's PS1MVC. It is a multi-voltage unit that charges 8.4v, 9.6v, 12.0v and 14.4v B&D batteries. Among other things, it indicates when the battery is charged and if the battery has gone bad and needs to be replaced.



Check out the reviews on Amazon but go elsewhere to buy it. Some auction sites have them brand new for about $30. Black & Decker PS140 Fire Storm 14-2/5-Volt 1-2/5-Amp NiCad Pod Style Battery

You can purchase the inexpensive B&D 1 hour charger online ( I have two, one for each style battery) from www.reliablepowertools.com. Or you can also use the Dewalt 1 hour chargers, the batteries fit with no modifications. These chargers have charge indicator lights that tell you when the pack is fully charged so there's no guessing. This is a simple problem to cure, I hope this helps everyone....

I won't go into great detail since others have already stated my problem, but the point is well taken that a cordless tool is only as good as the charger. My charger died and finding a replacement seems impossible. I'll stay away from Black and Decker tools in the future for this reason.



UPDATE -- I took the advice of one of the other reviewers, bought a new B&D charger at a reasonable price, and had that charger go bad within weeks of my purchase. Never again!

The PS130's are an inferior battery. Mine died a sudden death after three years of casual service. Not impressive. Another review suggested the DeWalt DC9071. It has the same contact as the PS130. It charges fine with a B&D charger and works with the 12volt drill/driver. In fact, it puts the drill on steroids. The only problem is that the Dewalt has a ridge around the battery case that prevents the clip holders from grabbing. I just use a big, strong rubber band to hold the thing in place. A little flakey, but it's worth the extra kick and power of the Dewalt battery. Buying a replacement PS130 is throwing good money after bad.

I've been using the Dewalt DW9116 recharger since I burned out two Firestorm rechargers. It works great-recharges in an hour or less and has a "tuneup mode" that helps battery life. It also takes stem type batteries from 7.2-18volt. Also the Dewalt DC9091 battery is a identical to the B&D PS140

Remember you get what you pay for. I have been told that a battery which goes bad can destroy a charger. Some of the previous comments indicate this may have taken place when they switched a non-charging battery to a new charger and burned out both chargers.



The 14.4 post charger can be found on ebay, and reliabletools.com where I bought mine.

Dewalt 14.4 batteries will work in OLD STYLE - post type (not the new slide type) tools.

Batteries must be fully drained each time to avoid imprinting.

Charge for full time requirement, usually 3 hrs., for the old style firestorm charger.

Unplug charging unit when not in use to extend life of charger.

I have seen Dewalt batteries, Firstorm batteries (post style) and dewalt chargers at Lowes hardware.

I have aquired these rules from destroying my own tools and searching for replacement tools. Hope this helps.

My first ever cordless drill, was one of the green 18V PS series drills made my Black and Decker.



Over time, I went through 3 different chargers, until I got one of the bigger black ones that look like a big platform shoe sole.



The batteries gave their spirit and eventually so did the drill motor.



As it was going out, I bought an orange Firestorm drill to find to my pleasant surprise that there was now a gearbox and to my dismay that Black & Decker had decided to change the battery style from the pod style batteries to the slide in batteries.



After having gone through a couple of battery packs for the old style B&D I understand why they changed their style, since their old pod style batteries would fall apart physically.



The Orange FS with the slide in battery, gearbox and the push button changeable chuck was an improvement over the old style drills, and it will hold out decently (not great) under heavy use, though the motor is still holding up without smelling funny like in the old single speed PS series drill.



The one MAJOR disappointing point with the FS drill is the charger. It is beyond me, why B&D refuses to build and include a half way decent charger with their tool sets.



It is my opinion and in contrast with one of the reviewers, that the B&D chargers go bad, take the battery with them, and then eventually lead to the demise of the drill (low voltage batteries leading to drill stalling).



A year ago, I bought, a closeout homelite set at Home Depot (made by Ryobi) that was for gardening, (2 betteries, charger, pruner, branch cutter and electric saw) for $70.



Well, after examining the Ryobi charger I was amazed. They are sturdier, and better build, and their power consumption is much higher than that even of the DeWalt chargers, which to me translates to better regulation and higher current capacity, something a battery would appreciate.



At the time I was ready to buy the new 7-set B&D FS set that B&D pulled out of the market quickly, and at the end I ended up switching to Ryobi.



I recommend to those who do not have a substantial investment in B&D tools and are not hard core professionals, to give Ryobi another look, they are no longer the bottom of the line manufacturer I remember them to be, especially in cordless tools.



Though they might not be Milwaukee, or Dewalt, they represent an excellent value, and where else can you get a 480 in/lbs 3 speed 18V drill body on sale for $50? - Rechargeable Batteries - Black Decker Battery - 2009 Amazon Frustration-fre - Cordless Tool'

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