Sunday, 19 July 2009

African American Children - kids, melissa and doug


Santa brought this for my two-year-old, who is learning her letters. She loves to play with this and loves drawing on the chalk board. I haven't let her have the dry erase marker yet, but she does have some dry erase crayons (from a craft store) that work really well on it. My only wish is that Melissa & Doug could make this a sliding case so there would be a place to store those 30+ magnets (ABCs + numbers) that inevitably get scattered. One nice thing is that the magnets are contained within the letters, not glued on the back, so it's impossible for the magnet to come off. Melissa & Doug Magnetic Chalk Dry Erase Board - Kids - Alphabet - Melissa And Doug - Dry Erase Boards'


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Tape - scotch, packing tape


I've used this packaging tape, and one other brand, for years. I love the ease of use and the strength of the tape. It meets all United States Post Office Standards and I use it for sealing all my packages. I highly recommend it. 3M 341 Scotch Clear Packaging Tape, 2-Inch x 800-Inch, 6-Pack

I've been using this product for many years and have never been disappointed. The tape has excellent holding strength and the dispenser is easy to use. You can use this dispenser one handed or two handed, despite what another reviewer mentioned. One very nice design element of the dispenser is a feature to prevent the tape from reattaching itself to the roll, making the end hard to find; little tabs catch the end of the tape for you. 3M produces a consistently good product.

I bought a roll of this tape about 2 weeks ago and today I tossed out the remainer - about 90%.

I tried to use it on a regular cardboard box. The tape peeled off easily; it did not stick.

I tried a second time, thinking maybe the first section was bad. I had the same experience.

If I had thought to keep the receipt, I would have taken it back to the store. I was good money on what I thought was a reputable brand.

If you are in Office Max - buy their brand. It is much, much better.

I've been using this type of packing tape for a couple of years now and I really like it. I started using this tape to replace my large handheld roller for a number of reasons: this tape rips off much easier, is stronger and has less problems twisting. I've had no problems ripping the tape off the attached cutter - never had to use scissors. This tape has stuck well on any box or poly mailer I've used.



The larger handheld tape roller would twist up on itself and it drove me crazy. These are much easier to use.



Pros:

Very strong tape - mailed many packages and the tape holds up well

Easy to rip tape off the cutter - just a small twist of the wrist and it cuts off

Tape does not fold up on itself - less waste

Easier to hold than a large roller - can easily hold the box shut with one hand and use the roller with the other hand

Lightweight rolls compared to a large roller - I found the larger rollers to be so top heavy that they can be clunky



Cons

A little more expensive than the large rollers but I use less and don't waste much because it doesn't twist or fold

Currently its on a daisy wheel press, applying lamination to my home printed business cards! It is the perfect size for the cards. My business cards are now indestructible AND water-proof. Thanks 3M for this 2in. tape!

I was really bothered that the Sams identical product was 30% cheaper. The Sams tape also had more tape on each roll!



This req 2 hands to operate: one to hold the tape and the other to roll it out. The "yellow" dispensers hold the tape in such a way that only one hand is needed. - Packing Tape - Tape - Scotch - 3m'


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Paul Walker - dwayne johnson, paul walker


Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Jordana Brewster team up again for some more heart pounding adrenaline action. This movie takes place after Fast and Furious. The film brings the crew back together in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil for one last job to get their freedom before disappearing forever. Some of the previous stars through the past Fast and Furious films return, including Tyrese Gibson, (Roman Pearce - 2 Fast 2 Furious) Ludacris (Tej - 2 Fast 2 Furious), Gal Gadot, (Gisele - Fast and Furious) Matt Schulze (Vince -The Fast and Furious) and Sung Kang (Han - Tokyo Drift) all return for one of the most action packed Fast and Furious movies ever. They are faced with a tough federal agent Luke Hoobs (the Rock) who will stop at nothing to hunt them down. I will not give away any more but, I'm happy to say Fast Five does not disappoint. This Movie is action packed from start to finish, and even though it has many over the top moments it is still one heck of an enjoyable action ride. Just like the original film that started it all, this new and final installment will also have you on the edge of your seat. Don't listen to bitter critics, if you like a fun entertaining movie to take you away from your life for a few hours check this movie out! Im going to miss Paul and Vin and all the crew, but will be forever thankful for all the awesome Fast films they brought us and am happy to watch them again and again on DVD or blu-ray! Fast Five [Blu-ray] Fast Five (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy in Blu-ray Packaging)Be sure and stay for the end credits for a unexpected twist.Updated 10/4/11 The picture and sound on the Fast Five blu-ray are outstanding. One of the best looking and sounding blu-rays ever. Your sound system will get a great workout with fast Five! The picture quality on this is Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC. Video resolution: 1080p, Aspect ratio: 2.35:1, Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1 and the Audio on this Blu-ray is DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. The Fast Five`s Blu-ray Bonus Features:. The big Train Heist. Reuniting The Team. A New Set of Wheels· DOM VS. HOBBS: Watch how the action-packed showdown was shot· ON SET WITH DIRECTOR JUSTIN LIN: Go behind the scenes of Fast Five with director Justin Lin· INSIDE THE VAULT CHASE: Learn how they filmed the movie's most dangerous sequence· TYRESE TV: Go behind the scenes of Fast Five with Tyrese GibsonYou also get a DVD copy and digital copy included on the combo pack with the digital copy expiring 3/13/12 Fast Five

Beware, the extended cut of the movie primarily adds minor content changes; there is one new scene, which is detailed below.



The Extended Cut is slightly over one minute longer than the theatrical cut, most new scenes add just CGI blood, most of the time the blood being barely noticeable.





1) When Zizi's armed thugs attack Toretto's hideout, one of the thugs has his gun turned on himself by Toretto with CGI blood added in.



2) When Hobbs attacks three of Zizi's thugs in the favela shootout, there is re-inserted CGI blood when Hobbs shoots one and knifes the other. The neck breaking of the last thug seems a little more brutal.



3) Hobbs' men fire on Zizi's thugs for a few seconds longer.



4) Slightly extended scene where Tej asks for a duplicate safe.



5) New scene: Discussion by Toretto's crew regarding breaking into the safe and transporting it. They discuss the existence of the bathroom having a ventilation shaft which leads to the garage. This scene then segues to Leo and Santos.



6) Toretto/Hobbs fight scene slightly longer and more brutal.



7) Chato receives a few bloody bullet rounds in the favela ambush scene.



8) Zizi's thugs are gunned down more graphically by Toretto's crew in the favela ambush scene.

This is just a great film. It's fun, it's loud, it's got story, and it's got gorgeous girls and amazing cars. That's the recipe for an awesome blockbuster. I'd heard the hype, and had always planned to see it, but I didn't know it would be as good as it was. it was just bada**. I came to Amazon the minute it was over to try and pre-order the Blu-ray--it is that good. Sure, it's cliche a lot of the time, but cliche doesn't have to be a bad thing. If you liked the original film then this is right on par with that--I think it's even better.I can't wait for the 6th one to come out!

This film is utterly amazing from the opening scene..I was quiet as a mouse the entire 2 hours of this whole movie..i just couldn't take my eyes off the screen or yelling wooo in excitement of the absolutely amazing action sequences.. very breathtaking some of the best action scenes since Bad Boy 2...Everyone was great from Paul Walker to the surprisingly hilarious Tyrese Gibson..The Rock was just excellent and was an interesting and smart addition to the cast.. like I said everyone was great which also made the film an even better feeling in the end.I find it hard for any other film being released this summer season too be as good as this 1 right here..because Fast 5 was a summer blockbuster at it's ultimate best.Hands Down the best of the Fast franchise.!!!!!!!!!!!!! A

The title for this ongoing sequel to Fast and Furious is, it seems, related to the number of films based on this fast driving bunch of car fanatics than to the number of people in the tribe. What makes this series of Pow and Wow action flicks stand above many of its competitors is the tremendous sense of fun the cast seems to be having - leaping over rooftops, driving fast cars, pulling off impossible heists. It all ends in a sense of fun and introduces the teaser for the next in the series (a bit with Eva Mendes and Jason Mignot in a brief talk after the credits run pretty much guarantees the next installment).This time the guys and girls - Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel), his sister Mia Toretto (Jordana Brewster), her boyfriend ex-cop Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker), Vince (Matt Schulze), Roman Pearce (Tyrese Gibson), Tej Parker (Ludacris), Han Lue (Sung Kang), Gisele Harabo (Gal Gadot) Tego Leo (Tego Calderon), and Rico Santos (Don Omar) - gather in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - each in various stages of running from the past - hunted by FBI Agent Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and in desperate need for money to escape Rio to countries where they cannot be extradited. They discover the one last job opportunity - taking away the money that billionaire Hernan Reyes (Joaquim de Almeida) takes from the money houses in the infamous Rio favelas district. It takes the talent of the entire crew to make the heist of heists as the safe where the illegal money is kept is in the police station in a huge vault that is impenetrable - until our gang takes over in likely the most interesting and entertaining chase scene on film. The rest of the story is fluff but nice - with a little love interest thrown in for good measure. This cast is strong and they pull of the fine line between comedy and drama very well. In the end this is a fast and entertaining escape film. And #6 will probably come soon! Grady Harp, October 11 - Dwayne Johnson - Automotive - Action - Paul Walker'


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Costumes - caps, cap


My 6 year old is a huge Super Mario fan and he loves wearing this cap and acting like Mario. I made a felt 'M' emblem for the front, got white gloves and fake moustaches and he just loves it! The cap is superbly made with a very comfortable fit. The inside is lined with a silky material and is very soft, yet extremely durable. The bright red also is highly visible. I love this cap! Cotton Elastic Newsboy Cap-Red 2

I'm a 24 year old female and wanted to be Mario for Halloween. This hat fit perfect and looked great. It is also high quality and well worth the price. I'll be incorporating it into my normal attire as a statement piece. Great all around!

Used this hat as the base for my Mario costume.

I simply bought some cheap felt squares at the craft store and cut out the M logo and used some craft glue to glue it onto the front of the hat.

Everyone loved the way it came out and it was much cheaper than buying the cheap looking premade Mario hat.

The hat seemed to be of good quality and fit well, it has an elastic band to fit multiple head sizes.

Overall its a great hat.

I purchased the red and the green newsboy caps last year for Halloween. I felt that for 6.99 it was going to be a felt hat of poor quality, but I wasn't concerned as it was only for one night. Imagine my surprise when these hats are lined, great construction, and have lasted my boys the entire year. Lots of colors to choose from, these are also great vintage looking hats.

Had wonderful service when I ordered 15 red newsboy hats. Our church choir wore them on Pentecost Sunday and also to show support for two members who had just completed chemotherapy. Got the hats right away as I didn't have much time to pull this together. Very impressed with the company that sold them. Later ordered 5 more of the same thing.

EllenCotton Elastic Newsboy Cap-Red 2

I actually purchased this hat for part of a child's costume. We got the red hat for Mario and the green hat for Luigi. The hats were shipped and received extremely quickly. The hat is of a very nice quality, especially for the reasonable price. We are still a few weeks away from Halloween and we can't wait to put the whole costume together and go out in public. The hats are definitely the best part of the outfit. - Red - Hat - Cap - Caps'


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Amazon Digital Services - amazon kindle fire, ebook reader


I used IM+ last year -- a great product, great interface, worked without a hitch. Or so I thought.Turns out, logins to any IM services are done via an IM+ server, with no way (at least at that time) to opt out of it. What that means is that your username and password are sent to IM+ and they login on your behalf. They do this to enable some of their features, like not dropping messages as you drive into and out of contact with cell towers.I saw no indication that the folks behind IM+ were doing anything wrong with the passwords, but the architecture is such that someone else may be intercepting those username and passwords and harvesting them, and I couldn't take that chance. And to be fair, several other IM apps do the same thing.Caveat User! IM+ Pro All-in-One Messenger

I tried using this for about 10-15 minutes while at home chatting with a friend. Just not impressed. It's slow, the UI is clunky/unrefined. It just really doesn't make me want to use it for chatting on my phone. Trillian on the other hand is refined, fast, and does what I want. New features and updates are consistently added, and most importantly, it does what it's supposed to do, as advertised.EDIT: There are reports that Amazon doesn't update Trillian on their app store as frequently as the Android Market. I would suggest getting it on the official Android Market just to be sure you get the most recent version and it's updates when they are released. - Ebook Reader - Android - Fire - Amazon Kindle Fire'


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Texas Longhorns - throw blankets, fan gear


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


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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