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Sunday, 26 July 2009

Bathroom Faucet- Non Metal - delta, bathroom faucet- non metal

Although the picture is a little misleading, this is a polished chrome faucet. A rep from Amazon checked it for us on the Delta website to confirm that. It is even better in person. It adds beauty to our new bathroom and we couldn't be happier with the faucet or with the assistance of Amazon! This was a great price and free shipping..the reason we buy from Amazon...why go anywhere else? Delta Lahara 2538 Two Handle Centerset Lavatory Faucet, Chrome, (Not CA/VT Compliant)

Solid and impressive faucet for the price. Easy installation and performed flawlessly. Unlike some other more traditional faucet, this transitional device does not have an indicator for hot or cold water. This design element is not an issue for me, but it may take some getting used to when replacing an older faucet. Additionally, this is a pretty sizable faucet due to the high arch design and it may be distracting in a smaller bath setting.

I'm very satisfied with the design of this faucet. The high neck gives ample room to wash. I replaced both of our bathrooms with it. It was easy to install. The directions was easy to follow. Just simple tools needed. I highly recommend this.

Purchased 4 faucets as an upgrade for out bathrooms. This faucet is functional and looks great. The spout is arched which makes it nice for washing hands, etc. One of our 4 faucets had scratches on the top but amazon is sending the replacement. This is a nice heavy duty faucet and the size is larger than expected but it looks good that way. I have seen the same faucets at home improvement stores nearby for much more! I am happy with my purchase as soon as our replacement arrives.

Solid construction: no plastic.

Installing this faucet was simple. Removing the old one was difficult. I advise a good look at the connections that are already there, and checking your tool box to make sure you have the proper wrench or, better yet, a pair of long-nose vise-grip pliers.

Looks great! - Bathroom Faucet- Non Metal - Delta'

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Optics

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Already for many years, this is a classic on optics. Almost any subject you can think of is covered in this book, in a fundamental way. That is its strength and its weakness: experienced scientists will find everything they need, but for students it is not a good book because it is far too detailed: they will get lost in all the mathematical details before they grasp the essence of the subject.

This problem also exists - to a lesser extent - for professionals who try to use the book to fill in a gap in their knowledge: they too will find themselves asking why they have to read so many (well thought-through) pages before the authors finally make their point.

My advice: use other books to study from, and use this book when you are already experienced and need a high-quality reference work.

A note for scienctists: please mention section numbers when referring to this book in your own publications. Principles of Optics: Electromagnetic Theory of Propagation, Interference and Diffraction of Light

This book is a classic with all problems associated. Half of the reference quoted have been written before the WWII. Very useful if you like to quote original papers. This book cover most topics of the classical optics but hardy cover modern topics.However, it is hard to read and use a weird notation. Certainly not useful for rapid referencing. Like the bible, use it only when you have serious problem to deal with.

This seventh edition of the famous classic standard book on optics is really neat! The notations, symbols became a little more modern than the previous editions. Also the shapes of the characters in the equations looks much more pretty so it helps reading, understanding. As most of you know, this has everything you need to study about, refer to classical wave optics. The only weak point of this book is the material covering geometrical optics. It's too abstract, mathematical and lacks modern treatment of optical designs, aberrations. But, regarding the wave optics, it's hard to find any flaws, downsides. Even though I am working on micro-photonic elements, I often need to refer to this book for some wave optics principles, knowledges. But this book alone does not cover the whole optics including optical design, photonics. If you want to have the best minimum combination of books covering the basics of the entire optics. I would recommend "Fundamentals of Photonics(Saleh)", "Modern Optical Engineering(Smith)" and this book.

It is just a rare book on physical optics based on Maxwell equations. Rarely a book states the assumptions,the validity of the equations, the principles and how the equations arrived. Certainly, it is a great book for postgraduates and researchers in physical optics not so for undergraduate students who don't want to go through all the mathematics.

It is of course the reference for optics, and is very complete and rigorous. I didn't learn optics from it, I only use itas a reference and I suppose that is its function.It feels a bit oldfashioned (for example, I haven't foundspeckel applications in the chapter on coherence) but I suppose that that is due to the fact that it is a classic.My other, personal, objection is that I hate Gaussianunits, I prefer by far SI units. Even Jackson finally conceded to switch to SI units, but Wolf clings on this Gaussian system.

This book is the most comprehensive and readable book in all my books collected in optics. I specifically like the chapters devoted to geometrical optics and the rigorous treatment of diffraction. I have do doubt at all in my assignment of five stars to this book. It is no wonder that many of the scientists and engineers in NASA have the book in their possession.

This classical reference in optics has been fittingly updated and enriched. A new edition of this must that should, however, be kept along the classic one. Apart from its historical connotation, the latter will be in fact highly appreciated for its clearer typography.

Yes - all classical (linear) optical concepts are in here, and yes, it's the 'bible', but it's very dated in its content, style and references, generally, and not very practical to use.

I wish Hecht - or someone like him - would re-write this classic as a more advanced version of his book.'

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Brake Pads

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I've installed plenty of brake pads before, but this one is the first set that specifically says not to apply any sort of anti-squeek compound or disc brake grease on the back of the pads because it's supposed to have this thermoquiet technology. I followed the instructions and only greased the ears of the pads and installed them (they have built-in shims so just slap them on and you're good to go). After driving around a couple of hundred miles, I do notice slight brake squeel upon coming to a complete stop. I never had this sort of problem when installing other ceramic pads using standard shims and applying disc brake grease on the back of the pads and the shims. However, given the price I paid ($30) and the price they are today as I write this review (around $27), I'd say it can't be beat and you really can't go wrong for such a cheap price (hell, I'm thinking about stocking up on another set right now because it's only $27 right now). Otherwise it seems the pads are still decent and my experience might have been a one-off case. I did also put on new rotors for this brake job, so not sure if that has anything to do with the slight squeel. Anyway, the squeel is very slight and almost unnoticeable unless you really listen for it.

The one good thing about these Wagners are it comes with pad retaining clips. I've never seen that before in any other brands I bought. Wagner QC465A ThermoQuiet Ceramic Disc Brake Pad Set

I have a 2003 Honda Civic EX Coupe, and these pads fit just fine. Now I just installed the pads together with some Brembo Blank Rotors I purchased on Amazon as well so I can't say these are 100% great brakes, but so far so good. I will be updating this review as I continue to break in the pads.

Anyway, I've gone through 2 sets of Honda Pads ($45+) and after doing a little research, I found out that the Honda pads are Semi-Metallic pads. I'm thinking those are a little rough on the rotors because I've had to machine my stock rotors twice and this third time I decided to change the rotors all together. I was deciding between these Wagner thermos and the Hawk Ceramics but the deciding factor was the price. The Hawks are almost $70 while these Wagner's are only around $30. Anyway, the mechanic that installs my parts always says to stay with stock pads because they're guaranteed to fit, but when he saw these he was blown away by their quality. He said it's a good design because the shims are and the ceramic pads are built together whereas the Honda ones are in two different pieces. These also come with replacement clips to replace the dirty stock ones as well. These new pads haven't squealed at all. Great purchase, great price!

*Will update as mileage increases.

I highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for a cheap alternative set of brake pads. I've used a couple of different brake pads since i first got my civic and these are by far the best. Still prefer the OEM ones but these def come close to it.

I would like to thank Amazon.com for having this product available, I purchased this item last week and was shipped by Amazon direct from one of their facilities. They say don't buy after market parts for brakes because it makes noise and can ruin your rotor, but that is just not true, it was easy to install thanks to You Tube and now I just saved a lot of money. Before you buy do some research on the product, read reviews, ask some people and then make your decision ("use your common sense"). I am happy with my choice to use Wagner and Amazon made it possible for me to make my decision to buy this product. There are just too many products to choose. I had fun doing it on line because I was able to compare all the different brands, watch you tube videos on how to replace brake pads. I tell you guys and gals dont be fooled by the people from the repair shops, if you know what your doing and you studied it you will be ok. Thanks and happy shopping!'

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Electronic Lock - keyless deadbolt, schlage

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I recently bought one of these for our home after we moved in. Now I don't need to fumble with keys every time I need to ket in the house, and I don't have to worry about kids losing or forgetting keys.

Like other schlage locks I have owned, this unit seems to be very well made, sturdy, and easy to install. The programming of codes is simple, and codes can be added or deleted just by using the keypad. Keypad use as far as entering codes or even updating codes is straighforward. The fact that a simple button push "lights up" the buttons at night is also cool.

The buttons are also epoxy-coated, so the numbers won't "wear off" thus revealing the codes used. I have a separate code for each family member, and can easily add codes if I have a contractor stopping by.

A key can be used to open the lock if for some reason the electronic part stops functioning (too cold from sub-sero weather, perhaps?). Since this is a Schlage lock, it can even be re-keyed so that the key you have matches the other Schlage locks your house may have. Schlage FE595VCAM619ACC Camelot Keypad Accent Lever Door Lock, Satin Nickel

The other reviews have covered the product very well, so I am just commenting on the battery life. My 9 volt battery that came with the lock lasted 1 month. I just assumed it had been sitting in the package and was near it's exp. date. The 2nd battery I installed was a fresh Everyready Alkaline 9 volt. It lasted a total of 4 months. There are only 3 family members in my house, so I don't think it is a matter of heavy use.

My point is that 4 months is a long way from the 3 years advertised so consider this when you are thinking of getting this lock.

4/5/09 Another update...3rd battery lasted less than 1 week and when it failed the door sat unlocked all day, not good. Will contact Schlage for replacement, but do not like to have to return things and pay shipping

I timed my installation of this at a surprizing 15 minutes, including removing the old doorknobs and reversing the handles on the keyless entry. Usually everything takes twice as long with me! The only hard part was deciding which door to put it on- the main house entry or an outbuilding I use a lot.

An earlier review stated that the lock shuts down for 5 minutes after four consecutive missed entries of combinations. I timed mine at 30 seconds shutdown, confirmed in the owner's manual.

The thing is made well, heavy duty even. Easy to program and delete combinations. I was hoping to gain entry a tad quicker by "swiping" a finger across four digits in a row, but this won't allow that; it wants a discret push of a number on the keypad with a very short time between entries. So it takes 3-4 seconds to open the door.

No complaints, but I await the day the 9V battery gives out and I have to remove the inside portion of this lock to replace it. Then I may have my first gripe!

P.S. - I paid $118 (on sale) for mine in bright brass at Lowe's, Jan.'09.

Having just purchased a new home and in need of replacing the locks, we did a great deal of research on the various companies before settling on Schlage. Of course, they are a decent mid-level quality lock and there are much more secure, and much less secure lock ratings than found within this line (i.e., commercial, etc). We selected this keyless lock to use on an outdoor utility/laundry shed with the intention of being able to access laundry the laundry room easily without the need for keys. It has been wonderful, and we enjoy the bronze colored finish a great deal. I have heard that it can peel and crack, so be sure to keep your receipts in a safe place, or your original packaging, should you need to send it back to Schlage for warranty work (there is a lifetime warranty, as far as I am aware).

The lock is easy to program and uses a 6 digit master code for this purpose. You can store 2 four digit entry codes in the lock at at time, and they can be changed using the 6 digit code. As others have mentioned, this is useful when contractors need access to the home. For example, we were able to have the sprinkler system repair guy do some work on the house because of this.

As for the battery life, I can't comment much on it, except to say that we are still on the battery that came with the unit and it has been about 2 months. I would note, however, that we do not use this system on an entry door to the main house. Rather, it is in a location where it is not used every day. Nevertheless, we live in a very hot climate, which usually kills batteries at a faster rate, and have not encountered a problem with the lock as of yet.

Thus far, we have been very pleased. If I encounter any problems, I will be sure to update the review, but at present, I am very satisfied. A note of caution - be sure to retain the instructions included with the lock, as they contain the 6 digit code necessary to change the entry codes. If you happen to misplace this, you will need to take the lock apart to get the code, as it is inside of the lock.

I had all the same positive reactions listed by others when I installed this. After I had been using it about six months, the 1-4 digits stopped working - when I pressed them nothing at all happened, though all the other buttons worked. This was intermittent for a while and then they quit altogether, taking me back to using a key. I called Schlage and was told that they recommend replacing the batteries every three months. Wonderful! Anyhow, I replaced the battery and guess what?! Now none of the buttons work at all! I have messed with the connections and all, but have been unable to revive it. So how do you send a lock in for repair? Just leave your door unprotected when you send it in? Anyhow, I misplaced my receipt, so I'm totally out of luck. I guess I'm just back to living with fishing out my key every time I need to get in. - Keyless Deadbolt - Keyless Lock - Keyless Entry - Schlage'

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Country Music - david nail, blues

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I really, really wish this great artist was coming around on one of the concert stops that I've got tickets for this coming summer. He was on tour with Lady Antebellum last fall and my daughter and I got the pleasure of getting to see him then. He just pours so much emotion into his songs and it shines through in all of the music he has done.

Let it Rain is but the latest example, following up on his debut album: I'm About To Come Alive.

In Let it Rain, David Nail is joined with background vocals from another talented young artist: Sarah Buxton. Buxton has her own work out there to enjoy (see for example: Sarah Buxton), but she sounds wonderful here providing background to Nail's own smooth sound.

Let it rain, let it pour... let it come down on me. As with Nail's earlier work, this is just the right mix of blues and country and was easily a purchase for me (not from this site, sorry :-( ) Give it a sample listen and see what you think. Let It Rain - Blues - David Nail'

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I read the customer review which stated that the adapter was used with a Nokia N810 to read flash drives. This implies that it is a host adapter, so since I did not see others listed as OTG host adapters I took a chance on it. When I got it and tried it on my Archos A70 it was not able to read flash drives. I decided to disassemble the adapter and when I did, I could tell that pin 4 of the micro USB connector was not connected to ground so it is not a host adapter. I will rewire it and test it out but I am sure it will work.

Please note that the vendor never stated that it was a OTG Host Adapter. So to be fair it works perfectly as advertised. I suspect that the previous reviewer simply got an adapter which was manufactured by a different vendor and was an OTG Host Adapter. Micro USB Male to USB A Female Adapter

Purchased this to connect a USB keyboard and mouse to my Xoom. The adapter arrived with the USB A side metal bent inward, so any USB plug is a very tight fit. This could easily be corrected with a pair of pliers, but I prefer the connection tight instead of too loose.

If you're buying this for use with a Xoom, be aware that you do need the Android 3.1 update in order to use USB keyboards and mice.

I don't know if the manufacturer changed the build for these adapters, but I could not get this product to work on my 3.2 Motorola Xoom. Reading the other reviews, I thought it would be a safe gamble since the price was low. I bought two just in case, and none of my USB peripherals (keyboard, camera, flash drives, PS3 controllers) showed any signs of connecting.

In regards to build quality, the adapters are average. The body feels solid and the female USB end is snug, however the male micro USB end wiggles a good amount when connected to a Xoom. This is because the Xoom's port is recessed in the device, and the adapter's body is not tapered at all (as you can see from the product images.) At first I thought this might have accounted for my lack of success, but clearly others were able to get it to function correctly.

I work in IT and own several Android devices, so I am somewhat experienced with these things (though I am sure some would disagree!) Based on this and the amount of effort and research I have put in, I would suggest you avoid this product. Personally, I am going to eat the loss and just buy the official Motorola cable.

As an afterthought, I was going to see if the adapter works at all by connecting my phone to my PC. Unfortunately I do not have a male-to-male USB cable on hand so I cannot verify if these are complete duds or just not OTG specced. Who knows, maybe I got unlucky and both of my adapters were duds to begin with.

So I rolled the dice on this one and thought 'why not', worst decision ever. It doesn't work on the xoom and you should be wary of those comments that say it does. I purchased two and neither functioned with the xoom so I went to best buy and opted for the Motorola camera connection kit, it worked flawlessly. Lesson: you get what you pay for. Oh and shipping sucked balls, I hate DHL.

I read a previous review stating that this works with the xoom. Me (being in he tablet market baught a xoom) baught one and this adapter and surely enough it didn't work. So DONT BUY THIS. (I have version 3.2)'

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Personal Accountability

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In Unusually Excellent, John Hamm writes compellingly, convincingly, and accessibly about the time-worn bedrock principles of leadership. Peppered with sports analogies and sprinkled with germane and interesting business anecdotes, Hamm shows us time and again that the most successful leaders are committed to a personal set of core principles that generate power--and a following--through authenticity. It's a reminder to all of us, regardless of whether we hope to helm a Girl Scout troop or a Fortune 500 firm, that having a strong moral compass--and committing to the direction that that compass points--is a timeless lesson we'd all do well to heed.

Unusually Excellent certainly is that, but it also happens to be unusually engrossing, enlightening, and entertaining. I wholeheartedly recommend it. Unusually Excellent: The Necessary Nine Skills Required for the Practice of Great Leadership

This is fundamentally a practical guide for leaders to realize their full potential. This book packages diagnosis, case studies, and actionable tools for leaders to achieve their best. It's a fabulous read - inspiring & exceptionally useful. Highly recommended.

My mentor and a fellow CEO sent me a copy of Hamm's book. Hamm's career allowed him to see many of the technology industry's "unusually excellent" leaders up close, and in this book he shares a practical framework for great leadership.

It's a quick read and the framework is useful to understand the core qualities that separate average leaders from unusually excellent leaders. Hamm's model notes that competence is only 1/3 of the battle, with credibility and consequence rounding our the model. Self-awareness, trust, a compass to navigate challenging decisions, the ability to share and empathize...are all EQ level traits. Pure competence, IQ, is not enough. Lehman, Enron, AIG....all companies full of high IQ people who lost their way and operated without a compass.

Hamm's book celebrates self-awareness and authenticity as key tenets of leadership. It's worth reading.

In Unusually Excellent, John Hamm aims to provide a reference book rather than some glitzy and shallow airport biz book. He hits a bullseye. The back to the basics approach is perfect. This book is logically organized, well stated and supported with memorable real-life examples. Unusually Excellent is on my "must read" recommendation list for colleagues, friends, and any recent grad starting a career.

Many leadership books ignore the necessary practice of management, and management books ignore the essentials of leadership. Hamm's model considers both simultaneously.

At times, our strengths and weaknesses as leaders can blind us to the whole tapestry of leadership/management requirements and skills. We focus on what we are particularly good at (or bad at) and forget about the other critical elements, or the context of legacy. The Unusually Excellent model is straightforward and complete, and a great framework within which to consider personal strengths and weaknesses.

Even though I wouldn't know a one wood from a putter, the golf and other sports analogies worked for me, and clearly were authentic for Hamm. The model is grounded with compelling stories that bring out the "color" behind the model.

The observations in the book match my own experience as a leader. Several times, I made notes in the book as I read along, only to find that point was coming in the next paragraph! The real-world business examples - successes and failures - were also very compelling.

Unusually Excellent is an engaging read that will give you new insight into the totality of skills necessary for the integrated discipline of leadership and management.

I believe that John Hamm's book, Unusually Excellent, exposes an unmet need for today's top executives who are facing unprecedented and unpredictable challenges. They are continually in the pocket to use a football metaphor and are just not thinking as clearly or seeing the broader picture. This is the point in time where they are most in danger of doing something stupid and where, as John puts it, they need to be able to habitually do the basics of leadership well (a la the 9 leadership essentials). Practicing the coaches tips contained in Unusually Excellent to strengthen their leadership muscle memory when in the pocket would be priceless and seen as a smart decision.

Unusually Excellent is a must read for every student and practitioner of leadership. This very well organized book is based on John's incredibly diverse background -- as an operating executive, a start-up CEO, a venture capitalist and a leadership coach among others. These experiences have given John a unique point of view on the practice of leadership which he brings together in a compelling and practical manner in "Unusually Excellent".

I am one of the fortunate few to have benefited from knowing and learning from John. I am delighted that he has decided to write this book and share his insights and experiences with a wider audience. This book has already found a prime spot in my personal collection of classics on management and leadership. Highly recommended.

I purchased Unusually Excellent last month off of Amazon and after reading it have ordered and given away another 10 copies. This is a text book on the practical study of leadership. I have found it helpful to re-read chapters to make some of the lessons and observations stick! I hope many many leaders in business and government read and learn from this book. It would also be great if it found its way into some B-School classrooms!'

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