Thursday, 12 August 2010

Sheet Protectors


The Avery non-glare,top load sheet protectors are the best on the market.

Completely cover the paper unlike some others I have tried. Non-glare is

the best way to go under any circumstances. I have individually purchased

thousands and use them in a multitude of situations. Highly recommended. Avery Top Loading Non-Glare Poly Sheet Protectors 100 Count (74102)

I'm military and get a lot of "documents" and certifications for training and such. I needed to be able to keep these documents in a location, protected and yet able to be used. I did a lot of hands on research looking for something durable, strong, heavy weight and would protect my important documents. These worked perfectly. I would recommend these for any product you care to keep.

Good product, but might not be the "best way to go under any circumstances." The non-glare surface is generally desirable, especially for reading music and other manuscripts, but it creates a slight matte finish and softens the sharpness of glossy photos which may or may not be the desired presentation. This slightly softened finish is not necessarily a liability, but it is something to consider depending on the intended use.

Used to buy these at Office Max but they replaced them with a clearly inferior house-brand. I used to pay the same price for half the quantity. Easy to read under bright lights. Little reflection with no distortion. Paper loads easily into each holder.

I use page protectors to keep my sheet music together for my piano. I bought a different brand first which had a terrible glare in spite of the fact it advertised otherwise. Then I bought these. What a difference! These are stronger both in the envelope part and the holes as well. I would strongly suggest these over any other brand.

These are awesome page protectors. Very heavy duty, non glare, and easy to load. I was able to fit a dozen pages in them when I needed to in order to organize my files and old bills. Great value and a great price

As a hobby, I do beading/jewelry making, and I've been using Avery sheet protectors for about seven years to hold the instructions for my projects. This was my first time using these heavyweight protectors, though, and I just love them! The anti-glare feature is excellent, and it makes it so much easier to see the instructions. I use an Ott Light, and whereas previous sheet protectors have often made it difficult to see, there is absolutely no glare with these protectors.



These are also really nice and thick, and they look professional. If you need them in the workplace or for school, they would look very nice.



For crafters and non-crafters alike, I highly recommend these!

I love buying things on Amazon! I see the number of stars and put in my cart, next thing I know the next day I'm holding a great product in my hands. I love these sheet protectors. I bought them to place 8X10 photographs of my children in a big binder. We get professionally done portraits every 6 months (for kids birthdays) and after many years of doing this they accumulated and needed to be organized. These sheets are great - no glare yet easy to see pictures. Also they are easy to load. Compared to Staples brand they are million times better. Worth every penny! And great price here on Amazon.

Previously, I always purchased Avery products because I considered them top quality. Now, over the last while, all the local office supply stores started carrying their own brand and no longer carry Avery. I tried several different options with 2 different store brands, and found the quality to be inferior. On some the protector was sealed on all 4 sides, and on others, the top and bottom were open so my pages slid out the bottom. When I returned these inferior products to the store, I asked if they could get Avery and was told they no longer carry them.

Bottom line is that I was very happy to discover that Amazon is able to continue providing quality products at a reasonable price.'


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Rechargeable Batteries


I bought into the ryobi 18v system because they share a battery type among so many tools. Sadly, one of the batteries died after a year of light use and they want a lot of money for replacements. I have a lot of friends who have bought the same sets and ended up with a dead battery after a year, so anecdotally it seems the quality isnt that good. I have dewalt tools and batteries that are still working, with reduced output, after 4-5 years. Ryobi P100 ONE+ 18V 1.5m-Ah NiCd Battery (130224028)

i also went to ryobi after my dewalt was stolen i found they work better then dewalt but yes the ni-cad batterys only last about a year or so so when my battery went i got li-ion battery drill and impact and 3 years later they still work like brand new. i found out later that the li-ion batterys work with all the other ryobis as well that was good because i have 2 drills, a sall-zall, and a little skill saw. i would go for the li-ion before i would buy anything else they hold a charge way longer, have more power, and after 3years i get 4 times as much use out of mine then my coworkers who use dewalt ni-cad and the best part buy the new tool you want and can use the batterys for all your old tools. must stay with the same voltage but get a tool you dont have not the same thing like i did. the 2 stars is for the ni-cad battery as for ryobi and the li-ion battery 5 stars all the way. i did not get my drills from amazon i just wanted to help. good luck!

I've had the 18v Ryobi stuff for 3 - 4 years. 3 batteries, flashlight, drill/driver, reciprocating saw and circle saw. Heavy use of the drill/driver, probably 15 pounds of deck screws (built 2 decks). The batteries have served well but now need replacement. The circle saw is the one exception; not a good application because the battery drain is too heavy except in very light wood. Note that the batteries should not be left in the charger indefinitely, take them out when the green light comes on or they will deteriorate.

I bought this to replace the battery of a Ryobi drill I bought over 6 years ago. The originals were completely dead and this replacement fit perfectly. I no longer use my drill on a daily basis and only bought this because I was too cheap to go for the new lithium ion batteries and this was the best price I found. While being top of the line 6 years ago they don't hold a charge very long in-between uses but do work well if you use them more often and drain completely between charges. With that being said I probably should have gone with the lithium ion as one of those batteries (I have used many) last almost twice as long, are lighter and holds a better charge between uses. I gave it three stars because their are better replacements out there but these are as good as the original that came with the drill.

Not much to review. It's a battery. But it charged just fine in my charger, and held the charge long enough for my power-hogging to make all my bookshelf cuts, and the drill to do all the pocket holes and screws, and then a couple more cuts with the saw on the toy bin I was making before having to recharge. Cheaper than getting it at Home Depot, since it was on sale for $25...

I mostly use the Ryobi batteries for the flashlight, mini vaccuum and such, and can only say they're pretty decent. They charge quickly, last a reasonable amount of time on each charge, and work with a great many devices. The downside is that you can't own "Just one", and should have three if you're at all forgetfull, because they show fully charged if you try to put them on charge after removing them from the vaccuum cleaner as soon as they run a little flat, then after one hour they will charge up again, so that's one point down - something should be changed in either the battery or the charger to allow for that as I've often forgotten to go back and plug it in until the second one runs out as well! The biggest downside though is that they aren't waterproof, and where I live we often get deluged. Taking the pets out at night means getting wet, it also means the battery is finished a lot of the time. This is ridiculous on a $30+ battery! Dinged two stars for that one.

I have had one a year, already will not hold a charge for more than one day. Ryobi told me to show them a receipt.....of course I do not have. They said by the serial number it was 3.5 years old. Ryobi sucks.'


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Emergency Kit - disaster kit, survival kit


So I looked at every kit on Amazon and went with this one because the backpack seemed the most low key. Another reviewer for another product brought up the fact you might not want to be running around a disaster area with emergency kit on your pack. The pack that I did get was very nice two large compartments on filled with what comes with the kit, and the other open for additional items. But it has emergency kit across the front. I will see what I can get to put over that. Product came incomplete but hopefully the company with get those items to me soon. Bought a radio that had the flashlight and radio and cell phone charger so I didn't care that this was the cheap one. Nice first aid kit, N95 masks, and food and water came with a five year expiration date as advertised, good till 2015! This is the grab and go! Plan to add more water and freezed dried food/MRE for home. Might be nice if some of these kit's upgrade on their own for things that don't rely on bateries. Good buy for what it is, it's the basics, plan to add to it. Deluxe Emergency Kit-2 Person, Emergency Zone Brand, Disaster Survival Kit, 72 Hour Kit

I bought 3 different Emergency Zone kits because we have a large family. We looked at making our own kit but by the time we even went to Walmart to get the backpack and all the stuff inside, it would have turned out to be a lot more expensive. We bought a 4 person kit along with this 2 person kit. They have the same items, just a different number of each of course. It pretty much takes care of the standard items like food, water, radio, flashlight, first aid kit and a few tools. The Survivor 4 Person Emergency Kit we bought along with this had more items and a great backpack with lots of pockets to organize things more, but this one is a good kit and a great price. There is extra room in the back for personal items. After pricing the kits out there, I think this ia great buy and I am happy with the quality.

This kit is a very good basic disaster kit for a couple or family to have on hand. I purchased two for a family of four, so that we had two backpacks if need be. I looked around quite a bit and found this to be the best deal with the most useful products on the market currently. It can't hurt to have this around just in case!!

Strictly speaking, this 72-hour kit has the items as listed in the product description. However, the overall quality is poor, although there are some good features. The good points are:



The backpack is roomy enough to add other items to the kit.

The water is in convenient packages.

The flashlight and radio come with batteries.

The work gloves are made of study materials (but they are not sewn together well).



Some of the problems are:

The 5-in-1 "survival whistle" is more of a cheap plastic toy than something really useful.

The ponchos and blankets are flimsy.

The tiny radio is a toy radio.

The alleged first aid kit does, in fact, have the 53 pieces as advertised: 10 cotton swabs, one iodine pad, two antiseptic towelettes, six alcohol pads, and a handful of bandaids. It might be adequate for a Girl Scout going to summer camp, but otherwise, it's fairly useless.



Considering the poor quality of most of the items, it is way overpriced for its value.

I'm happy with my purchase. The backpack is large, feels sturdy, and has plenty of room for you to add items in addition to what's provided. My backpack was blue (unlike the pic), and did not say "emergency" on it--my wife was really pleased by that.



As for the items, they're mostly cheap "made in china" stuff that will certainly get the job done. Work gloves were a plus, the radio worked, and the flashlight had a solid feel. The food is typical for most survival kits, and the 5 year shelf life advertised was spot on. I'm good till 2016.



One could easily go out and buy most of these things by themselves, but this was very convenient and cost efficient for my needs. I added some extra batteries for the light and radio, plus a couple of things that I'd like to have around just in case, so I'm good for a few days if/when it hits the fan. Again, I'm happy, and I would recommend this item.

Contains the basics for a "go bag" in case of emergency. Good to have ready in the right spot for quick action. No place is safe from natural disasters with global warming, including tornadoes and floods as well as increased earthquakes which can happen anywhere. Essentials included for shelter, food, and water as well as injuries. '100 year floods' and other disasters are now happening on an unprecedented scale. Families should invest this relatively small amount and be prepared. - 72 Hour Kit - Disaster Kit - Survival Kit - Emergency Supplies'


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Elementary Education - daily planner, planner


This is an EXCELLENT Day Planner for Students! It is even nicer than the pictures! In the front of the planner there is some great information: class schedule pages, study tips and skills, goal planning, internet safety, test taking tips, map of the USA , and some basic information in Social Studies/English/Science/Math. There is also a High school version that we purchased. I highly reccomend the Plan-It planners and our family will definately buy these again next year! BACK TO SCHOOL WEEK SPECIAL! 2011-2012 Plan-It Student Academic Day Planner Agenda-Middle School Edition - Agenda - Daily Planner - Planner - Day Planner'


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Bicycle Accessories - cycling, bike accessories


If you've ever spent any time on bike paths, you know that getting the attention of pedestrians is somewhat of a difficulty, especially when they're engaged in conversation, and walking four abreast so that you cannot pass them. For some reason shouting "Excuse me!" rarely works. Bells and horns are a little over the top. Spoke beads are the answer! I know, they look a little goofy on a $700 adult-owned bicycle BUT they make no noise at speed. At 3mph and slower they slide around on the spokes and make a very strange clanking noise, and it makes people turn around to see what it is! Then they clue in and move out of your way. PRICELESS. I only wish they were reflective, or glowed in the dark, or did anything else for conspicuity. Sunlite Bicycle Spoke Beads, Set of 36

I bought these as a favor for my son's 5th birthday party. It was a bike safety theme that was very successful. The children had an opportunity to decorate their bike before their 'bike parade' to the cake. We had other wonderful events, and trophies, certificates, visit from a traffic cop, but I particularly like the spoke decorators as they were good quality, hard wearing, and bright, suitable for girls and boys. They were easy to put on, and take off, and very good value for money. They arrived promptly also, which was great.

I purchased these beads for my daughter's new 16" bike. We decided to go overboard on the accessories; they're just so fun. :)



These beads are a little larger than the picture led me to believe they would be (maybe twice the size I'd imagined), and overall, I think they'd be better suited to a slightly larger bike. They do still have range of movement, even on the spokes of small 16" wheels, though less than I'd expected they would have. They also make a pleasant little click as they slide to and fro, which I think will be entertaining and exciting for my daughter's first bike ride. That's what counts.



The colors are also quite different than what is pictured, much more in the neon range, with the yellow and orange being safety-vest neon, the green and pink being super-saturated bright versions of what is pictured, and the blue and purple being much darker than what is pictured. Because of this, they're further from matching her aqua cruiser-style bike than I'd initially imagined they'd be.



They go on easily, and we bought two packs, since they were inexpensive, so we'll have enough to go around, plus a few left over for my younger daughter's trike.



They are made in Taiwan, and I generally prefer things not made in China, but hadn't really expected otherwise at the price they are offered.



All told, I like them, but wasn't 'wowed' by them, hence the 4 stars.

You know you want to! I'm 23 and put these on my bike. They are great, enough for both wheels. The plastic wasn't completely punched on all of them, but no big deal, just slipped a screwdriver in and problem solved. :)

Great price - and arrived quickly. Beads can be a bit hard to snap on, I had to use a pair of pliers at times to press them onto the spokes. Wish there were another half dozen or so in the package as depending on the bike, not all spokes can have a bead - you will run out.

My daughters like them and they sure do "fancy up" their wheels!

Bought the spoke beads for a four year old next door to me after he found some that had been left in my tool box from when my kids were little. This little boy loves the beads. Buying these has started a trend as other neighbors now want them. Too bad, the beads are no longer available in the local stores. Thanks for making them available!

My daughter has had these for abou 5 months and LOVES them! They make just enough noise to be amusing, and add desired flair to her bike. She put them on herself with no trouble and they are super cute. - Bicycle Accessories - Noise - Bike Accessories - Cycling'


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Tool Accessories - power tool accessories, tool accessories


This attachment makes a versatile tool even more versatile. I've used it to trim sheet metal ductwork and make cuts in wooden siding in a tight spot under the floor of a room addition. I've also used it to trim off PVC pipe ends from the inside out. It adds a whole new aspect to the Dremel tool by helping me to reach those difficult spots like that. Frequently, I use it to cut off nails and screws that can't be removed. This attachment stays on my Dremel tool all the time now. I'm glad I bought this one! I'm still exploring its uses. Always remember to go slow and make several passes at the material as you cut so as not to overload the Dremel. Dremel 575 Right Angle Attachment for Rotary Tool

This should prove to be a first class item. When working in cramped areas this is better then the Flex Shaft since you can get the whole tool in where you need it. Plus the quick installation is so useful.

The attachment is great. I use my Dremel with it on more than off. It makes the job easier.

You can get it for $19.99 at The Home Depot. Call Amazon before you order and they will lower their price.



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I installed this on my 300 series dremel tool. When you remove the collet to install the special adaptor they include, make sure you remove the small metal insert that fits within the collet too. This stumped me for a few minutes as the adaptor would not screw in far enough to get the right angle attachment on. All-in-all I am very happy with this tool.

I bought this unit to get into a small space in the rear of my engine compartment and it fit the bill. I was drilling out some broken bolts in an exhaust manifold. Using the diamond point tool and the tungsten carbide bit I was able to dimple the bolt enough to use a right angle Ryobi cordless to do the real drilling. Be careful using real drills as the speed is excessive to drill in steel. Cutting using drills in steel requires much slower speeds, and while the Dremel can go slower, it does not develop enough torque at those settings. Be sure to use the collar lock in the attachment and not the spindle lock in the Dremel tool itself or it will break the internal shaft.



I also used it for cutting off the stub of the bolt, and found the right angle attachment allowed me into spaces that the tool would not go otherwise.



All-in-all a good Dremel attachment but with the same limitations of the basic tool. Use for smaller jobs.

This product is excellent for extending your dremel and cutting at right angles. I am no longer hit by sparks when cutting off old nails etc.. At first I was skeptical, but no longer. I have used this for several products I have been doing outside. Definately recommended.

Great tool for getting into tight spaces. I needed to drill

holes for shelf-support pins in a very narrow kitchen

cabinet and this worked out well. Keep in mind that this

is not (nor is it meant to be) a heavy-duty power tool.

It seems to be reasonably well made and the price is

right. An excellent addition to most any Dremel tool kit.

Use it once so far , But I can tell it,s going to be a great addition to my tools. I put a 1" diamond cutoff blade on it and cut my holes for my plumbing in tile. Diamond blade, a little water, and the right angle attachment to get you in hard to get to places. Great tool. Thanks

Liked this product. It's a little tricky to get connected at first to have it line up at 180 degrees from the handle, but works just fine. Adds a bit more noise to the tool, which is a non-plus, but it makes those hard-to-reach angles from before well worth it. - Tool Accessories - Power Tool Accessories - Attachments - Rotary Tool Accessories'


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Alternative - adult alternative, pop rock


This song, while not great, is a good radio pop song. There's nothing bad to it, but on the other hand, nothing really great to it either. So overall, a standard radio pop song. Nothing more, nothing less. But it is a whole lot better than the stinker that is "Wake Up Call." Won't Go Home Without You

I love, love this song! It's fresh and easy to listen to! The lyrics are easy to understand you can actually sing along. This is my 6 year old daughter's favorite song she knows all the words. I am glad that I can actually let her listen to this song because nowadays I have to screen which songs they listen to.

I've become a fan of Maroon 5, having been introduced to them by my 15 year old. I don't like a lot of current stuff (I grew up in the 70's) but Maroon 5 is quite good. I don't like all of their songs but I have downloaded six of their songs so far and Won't Go Home Without You is way up there (that and Sunday Morning are my favorites). I think Won't Go Home Without You sounds like a great 70's pop song and that's probably why I like it so much. One thing I'll say for the group: Even though I don't like everything they do, their songs don't all sound alike (I live the album Hideaway by the Weepies but it's still hard for me to listen to it all at once because the songs mostly sound similar). - Pop Rock - Alternative - Adult Alternative - Pop'


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