Friday, 22 October 2010

Yoga


I'm a yoga therapist/teacher.

Wrists are very vulnerable in a number of positions where you

need to put a significant amount of weight on your hands.

I was hopeful that these would help to ease the pressure on

the wrists and prevent discomfort/injury.

I didn't give up on them immediately. I spent a lot of time

experimenting, trying to determine a method to gain benefit

from them.

In vain. Stick-e Brands Yoga Wrist Saver (Pair)

I am small (5'1", 110 lbs) and have very small hands. These were way too high for me and the foam is very stiff. They actually made pressure on my hands worse rather than better. However, I don't want to total denigrate this product. Perhaps for someone with larger hands and weighing more these would be helpful. They just didn't work for me but a product like this, in only one size, must be designed for the average person of which I am not so I would suggest that interested buyers not judge this product on my review alone.

The wrist savers truly help my wrist discomfort during my yoga class. I am a very active individual though I have always had weak wrists and ankles making some upper body weight bearing exercises uncomfortable. With the Stick-e Brand wrist savers I felt stronger in my poses and was able to improve my form.

The idea of these are great; the only thing is that they are so big and i might as well stick a cement brick under my wrists. I tried them real quick cause i was so excited to get them and later on my wrist were hurting me and i was wondering why, then i remembered i used them. Save your $20.

First of all GREAT IDEA! There is nothing else on the market like this...I have just been using rolled up mats under my hands. I regret not paying attention to other reviewers...these things are too hard and too big! It hurts really badly. They help in downward dog, but when you move into plank and up dog you want to throw them across the room! I am going to stick with mat rolls and flush my wasted money down the toilet :( Anyone else having pain...just take a small pice of mat, roll it up and stick a rubber band around it to hold it together...works great!

Maybe there is someone that will find these useful, but for me, they caused worse pain than nothing at all. I felt like my wrists and hands were forced into more awkward positions. I tried using them as shown in the pictures, and I thought they caused more pressure on the carpal tunnel. I don't have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and I'd like to keep it that way, so I gave up on these.

I purchased this product and it does not correct or support the wrist pain at all. It is amazing that it even get worse!

I tried to return it but is more expensive to send it back in such a short time that id does not worthdid. Now this is going to the trash.

I was so pumped about these and then I got them and they were too big and hard for my hands. So after one painful yoga class, I cut them in half to better fit the size of my hands. And I have large hands for a girl, but it still hurt pretty bad. I even let the Yoga Instructor try them out and she said that it hurt worse too.

It's not the worst thing you could imagine, but I can't imagine you would ever use it.

It's only $20 down the drain so I'm not too worried about it, just wouldn't waste your time or money on this product--although the stupid youtube videos make it look so wonderful! HAHA

I have arthritis in my right thumb joint and have found it almost impossible to correctly execute down dog, plank, push ups,etc, without alot of pain. The Stick-e Wrist Savers allow me to correctly practice these poses without alot of pain or stress on my wrists. I wish I had known about this product sooner. My yoga/pilates practice is better because of the wrist saver. Now, if they could only get rid of the arthritis.....'


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External Hard Drive Case


I bought this case to house my Toshiba Canvio 1TB 2.5" external drive, which I use for offsite backups. The case fits the drive perfectly, has a netted pouch for it's cable, and has a hard shell to keep the contents safe. Recommended. Case Logic QHDC-101 Portable EVA Hard Drive Case (Black)'


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Samsung Galaxy S - galaxy s, protector


I actually got this when I purchased the phone, not online. I just wanted to post something for others considering it, since I find reviews very helpful. This case is great, it makes the phone less sleek, bit you can still use the slide out keyboard with it and change batteries easily. And it protects the phone since it is hard plastic. I also got a screen protector and that works great with no loss of touch screen function or visibility so definitely recommend both items to protect your investment! Premium Crystal Rubberized Hard Snap-on Case for Samsung Epic 4G - Black

First off this case is nice. The shipper had it come out quick nothing wrong with that. I have tried a lot of different cases with the epic and all of them just make it so huge. I dont like the way the slide it always makes them sick and hard to shut. The EPIC just shouldnt have a case, But if you have to have one this case isnt bad.

I have used it for one full day and it looked and felt great. But then I had to remove the cover to access the battery and the top part broke at its hinges. It will no longer snap in place. For the price I paid, no complains. But anyone buying out there, just keep it on, FOREVER! Its a one time use case.

Yet again, my brother asked me to get some things for his new phone. I bought some screen protectors and this case. The case is a standard clip on style case. It covers all corners and edges with access to camera, volume and speaker buttons. It's made of the grippy rubber type material so it's not as smooth and slippery as a typical plastic cas. Decent case for the money.

PRODUCT WAS GREAT CONDITION WHEN RECEIVED, BUT IT WAS NOT WHAT I SAW ON THE PICTURE WHEN I BOUGHT IT.... I'M SATISFIED IT DID NOT TAKE LONG TO RECEIVE, BUT DISAPPOINTED WITH THE PRODUCT RECEIVED BECAUSE IT WAS NOT WHAT I SAW.

I wasn't sure what to expect when I paid $.03 for a product on amazon but it is just perfect. Its not a soft rubber so it doesn't bend or move out of place. Its very comfortable to hold in your hand, and if you drop it... it doesn't fall apart. It is just perfect. Definitely a must.

The case I bought fit, but didn't allow the slide function of my phone to slide smoothly. Also, the case broke after only 3 weeks and I never dropped my phone. It was so weak that it probably broke from just getting set down on a hard surface.

The case was about $3, including all shipping etc...

As far as I can see, it has the smallest dimensions of the cases being offered on Amazon, so I don't think there's any point in complaining about how the case makes the phone feel bulky.

With the Epic it seems like your only two choices are, bulky and safe or slim and vulnerable.

In all honesty after putting the case on and using for about 2 days, I went with the 'slim and vulnerable' route.

Then I got scared and came back to the case (this goes against some reviews mentioning breaking the tabs, and suggesting leaving the case on forever)

I actually put on and took off the case numerous times without breaking anything... it's actually quite sturdy.

The front panel of the case has a bar going across separating the main screen from the row of buttons, as well as little cut outs (at the top)for proximity sensor, light sensor, cam and speaker... all of which can get dirty with dust, lint and what have you...

It might have been nicer with just a clean bezel running across the perimeter.... but then again... those extra pieces makes the case feel sturdier... though somewhat uglier at the same time.



All in all it's a good sturdy case that fits well and does the job. For only 3 bucks.

There really isn't any improvements (reasonable) I can expect from this case (or cases that cost more)

I seriously would recommend buying this case, and trying it out before even shopping for cases that cost more than 2-3x as much.



***The shipper (OEM PLANET) sent the case very quickly (possibly because we're both in NY, but they must have sent it out that same day. they don't seem to waste time). If I want a phone accessory and there was a choice of several different sellers, I would definitely look for them first. - Protector - Galaxy S - Sprint - 4g'


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Strong - packaging tape, office supplies


I bought the six-pack of tape refills from Amazon 3 months ago, and I stopped using them because they do not work. The tape does not stick to cardboard. I do not know whether it is too old or defective from factory, but the tape just separates from the cardboard. I have tried them on different boxes, and I finally gave up on them. Scotch DP-1000RF6 Packaging Tape, 1.88 Inches x 900 Inches (6-Pack)

There's not much to be said about tape, but I've come to really like this stuff. It takes corners without giving out, holds together seams that are ready to tear apart, and stands up to some serious stress. It's a bit pricey in my opinion, but purchased in bulk, like with this 6 pack, it's a good enough deal. An solid general purpose tape, and excellent for mailing.

I was extremely disappointed in this tape. It does not stick. It has very little holding power. I use Scotch brand tapes all the time. I have never had any trouble until now. Are they re-formulating their tape? This is an inferior product. I don't trust it to hold on any surface. I am throwing it in the trash.

This will be a short review. I have used this tape for packaging stuff for a long time. Scotch makes the best quality tape in my opinion, so while it is more expensive, it also causes fewer headaches for me when putting boxes together, or getting packages ready for shipping. It never starts to peel away from a box in warm weather. I don't need a customer receiving a package that was damaged because I used tape that was a dollar less a roll but is garbage. Yes, there are less expensive brands, but nothing else I've used is as good.

I disagree with the claims here that this tape doesn't stick. I mail lots of packages and use this tape in my Scotch dispenser, and it works beautifully. Perhaps it depends on the kind of surface you're taping, but it works perfectly on cardboard boxes.

I was happy to purchase the tape I use extensively in my e-commerce business at a discount. I have used this as a shipping tape for several years now and continue to seek it out by brand name. I also have the dispenser that I purchased with the first batch of tape. The dispenser (blue/white) is also a handy tool.

Ah, packing up boxes for that summer move? Saving a little money on tape by buying from Amazon?



Buyer beware! You will likely be disappointed by this and other Scotch tapes from ordering the wrong type. This tape is SMALL CORE working only with the small dispensers. I just bought a $22 Scotch Dispenser that doesn't even fit these tapes! Moreover the rolls are tiny! I will spend half the time swapping cores.



Ways in which Scotch will confuse you:

-Proprietary sizes that don't fit other Scotch dispensers. I just bought a tape dispenser that doesn't even fit this tape. If Scotch is going to do so, they need to color code or differentiate so consumers aren't so disappointed.

-Different measurements: this tape is 900" whereas other tape is in yards. What a pain to compare pricing and be sure you have the right amount.

-Confusing different names: which is the cheapo, the midrange, and the top line? I don't know, and after researching here and at Scotchtape.com, I don't think 3M can explain or display their myriad products. If their own website can't clearly explain which tape is which, how is the consumer supposed to?



I now have six worthless rolls of tape, that aren't worth returning due to shipping. Would I be doing Goodwill a disservice by donating such a proprietary product? - Office Supplies - Packaging Tape - 3m - Packaging'


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Campfire Cooking - camping, ebook


This is a really cute and useful book. It has a lot of color illustrations to make it very attractive for a child to read. Also, the concept of cooking over your campfire -- or over several different types of home-made grills that they teach you how to make -- is fun and different. This actually seems to be book two of a series -- the first looks like it's called "Cooking on a Stick, Campfire recipes for kids" by Linda White.



Anyway, the chapters are as follows:



Planning and Packing (make a cooking apron)



Setting up Camp (with a craft for making a banner for your site)



Campires (make a wood carrier out of a sweatshirt, and make some different kinds of fire starters)



Cooking on Outdoor Stoves (make a tin-can grill, canyon sandwiches with English muffins, recipe for asparagus "forests")



Cooking in a (full-sized) garbage can (make a garbage can cooker, make a small "buddy" burner, pizza soup recipe, apple stampede recipe [which is just apple sauce])



Cooking in a paper bag or paper cup (recipe for rise 'n' shine breakfast [bacon and eggs in a bag], chocolate on a stick)



Cooking in Leaves and other foods (bean burgers recipe, bloomin' muffins [muffins you cook in orange peels! how cool!]



Hot rock cooking (sunrise toast and hot rock chicken)



Pit Cooking (fondue and cake)



Solar oven cooking (veggie pie and cookies with granola)



Spit cooking (mushrooms and kebobs)



Dutch oven cooking (stew and cake)



The recipes seem to be well explained and simple enough for kids who are the correct age to actually read the book. (Amazon lists ages 4-8, which from the kid-style illustrations seems right on.) The gimmick of cooking in the woods is fun and safety instructions are included and explained. For example, they explain what makes a good rock to cook on! And they include a long list of supplies and safety equipment, even explaining how to properly -- and safely -- douse a fire. They also cover "what is safe drinking water?" and how to build the perfect campfire.



For those of you who are Family Fun magazine fans, (I appreciate their crafts and clever ideas), for camping fans, and for cooking fans who would like to try something new with their kids, this book is a fun addition to your library. Cooking in a Can (Acitvities for Kids)

I remember cooking meals in a can when I was little, so I was excited to order this book for my husband, who is our son's Cubmaster. However I was disappointed (and maybe I didn't read the reviews close enough) to find that there are very few actual recipes for cooking in a can.

This is a fun book for kids. It was less detailed than I would have liked, but if you have a parent who knows what they are doing there are a lot of great ideas in this book. My kids love it, and I will keep looking and practicing to put some of these ideas and projects into play. There are many more ideas than just can cooking. Cooking on a rock, in a paper cup, in a pit, and in a homemade solar oven are also included. - Camping - Kindle Devices - E-reader - Ebook'


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Garage Door Openers - garage door remote, chamberlain


My OEM Sears unit died- I think the motherboard got cracked, so I thought I would get a small keychain remote instead. This unit works better than the original control. Only thing that would be nice is a colored button for the main button. Works as advertised. I am purchasing another soon to replace the wife's controller, but will get the Liftmaster two button console unit instead so it is larger/easier to push the right button. Make sure you get the right model. Chamberlain 970LM 390MHz Mini Remote(See Tech. Details Below)

I needed a garage door opener that was easier to carry and use while I rode my motorcycle. I was tired of removing my car's opener every time I needed it, and climbing off and back on the bike to operate our keypad was a pain in the you-know-what.



For a very low price, I found this small, lightweight remote that I can carry on my key chain. It was very simple to program with our Craftsmen door opener. (red/orange button models only!) The range is pretty good, too. I stop my bike out on the road to open the door, before riding up the incline of my driveway and never have an issue with the signal. Compared to paying the price of a name brand, full size remote, this is an amazing bargain.

Great little remote. Mounted it with velcro under the flap of my motorcycle seat. Most of the time I can reach down and push the button with enough distance to ride right into the garage without stopping. The only remote we have with more distance capacity is the factory built-in one in the car.

Anyone who rates this item less than five stars is an incompetent, loser, do-nothing-but-complain whiner.



It is so easy to set up an East Oakland zoo chimp could program this in a minute's time with the supplied pictorial instructions.



The main/center button now opens my garage door while the right button controls the garage door light. UBER COOL DUDE!

I ordered this remote to replace the original 3 button (blue buttons)unit that came with the opener.I have the orange "Learn" button and this little gem was no trouble at all. Programmed it in about 5 seconds and it works perfectly. If you have the orange "learn" button on your unit this product is the one to get.

I ordered the Chamberlain 956CB from Amazon (sold and shipped by BigDoorGuy) last weekend, and got my package this weekend, so high marks for the quick service.



What I got, however, was the LiftMaster 970LM.



BDG put on a label on the box -- these two remotes are functional equivalents. We'll see, says I. I opened the box, and a 3-volt CR2032 battery fell out along with a patch of velcro. I didn't really need the velcro, so I put it aside, and took out the remote from its small pocket of bubble wrap. Double checking the instructions, I popped the remote open to insert the battery, et voila! there was a battery already inside the remote!



Who could ask for more -- a pocket-sized, 3-button remote with a spare battery and a little piece of velcro to play with for 14.99 (add 4.99 for s/h)!?!



As for functional equivalency, it's true. This remote synched right up with my orange button Chamberlain Security+ garage door opener, and so far works like a charm. I haven't tried any of the "garage door opener tricks," but, according to the instructions, you can program one button just to open, one button just to close, and the third button just to turn on the light.



But all I really care about is opening and closing the garage door, so I guess I got my money's worth.

This is a handy keychain remote for my garage door. I've done my research with other vendors online and else where in the area where I live. You can't beat the deals with Amazon.com, Amazon has the best prices on just about anything and everything. - Garage Door Remote - Garage Door Opener - Chamberlain - 970lm'


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Privacy Screen For Bold 9700 - privacy screen for 9700, privacy screen for bold 2


It was horrible!!!!! the screen protector was HORRIBLE QUALITY! I even called and email the company to get a refund and no one contacted me back. Please dont make the same mistake as i did and buy from this company. The screen protector was suppose to be HIGH QUALITY! It was horrrrriblleeeeeeeeeeeee! It was a complete waste of my money. Premium Privacy Screen Protector for Blackberry Bold 9700 [Accessory Export Packaging]

I was skeptical about the privacy feature as described but this really works. Product applied with ease and actually improves the overall look of the device. Will definitely re-order the same product when the time comes.

As soon as I placed the protector on the screen I could not see the screen as clearly as before. The screen is not filled with lines or ridges and the clarity it used to have changed completely. These kind of matte finishes really change the visibility of the screen. Useless.

This was not what I expected. It did not fit my Blackberry Bold at all. I had to cut it down to make it fit. However, after I cut it down, it worked just fine. I kept it on my phone for almost 6 months until I bought another one. It only had a few scratches on it but I just wanted a new one. If you have a Blackberry Bold 9650, I recommend this one. Premium Privacy Screen Protector for Blackberry Bold 9650 [Accessory Export Brand Packaging]

this protector is not as good as i thought it would be, it makes the screen visibility really horrible with lines it makes my eyes hurt ( it kind of looks like when the dish is getting bad reception and you have bad lines all over the tv screen) . took it off after a day , could not handle it . save urself the money , it might help others from seeing what you are doing but it will also be a pain for you to be able to normally see ur screen. DONT BUY IT ... listen to other reviews that said not to do it and spend ur money on something more worthwhile

Protector was easy to apply, included a little cleaning cloth. As with other privacy protectors I've used it slightly reduces the brightness of the display from any angle. When holding it right in front of you visibility is excellent. From the side it is very difficult to see the screen - just as desired.



The screen of the Bold 9700 has a sharp bevel on the left and right edges. The protector does not cover past the bevel, and it is possible to see a couple lines of pixels through the bevel. Since the bevel has such a sharp edge I'm not sure I would want a protector that covered this area as it would be more prone to come off and introduce air bubbles.



Note: This review if for the item as purchased from SF Planet. It did not say "Accessory Expert" on the packaging, but just: "ScreenGUARD. The Greatest Guard for LCD Screen"

Works well and keeps people even sitting right next to me from seeing what I am doing. However, it does cut down on the brightness of the phone a fair amount (all privacy protectors do), so be wary of that before purchasing - Privacy Screen For Bold 2 - Privacy Screen For 9700'


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