Archive for November, 2010

We just got a new dog and needed a good carpet cleaner to clean up the messes while house breaking. This carpet cleaner has done an excellent job and is easy to use. We’ve had it for about 10 weeks and it has been working great.
VESRAH BRAKE PAD SEMI

I was always certain I would@ never have any desire to read the Twilight books, but I was a little curious, so I downloaded a sample of the first novel on my Kindle to check it out. To my surprise, I was intrigued and impressed by the first chapter, and so I decided to purchase the whole book.

I read it in five days, and it would have been fewer days if I didnt have to work and sleep. It was so well written, suspenseful, and engrossing that I couldnt put it down. The relationship between Bella and Edward is so beautiful and well developed, and the vampire world really pulls you in. The author has a natural ability to keep you turning the page. Very hard to put down and definitely worth the ride. it’s easy to see why so many people have gotten sucked in to the Twilight mania.
Plantronics 3 IN 1

I had some problems installing this, had to be done twice. I wish it would integrate or replace my Microsoft Office 2003 but instead I seem to have both on my computer so when I open an old document, it’s opened with ‘03 and sometimes I accidentally open the old Word. I wish I just had ONE Word so things didn’t get confused like this. Could be doing something wrong, but it should be easier than this, it’s not like I never use computers, I’ve been using Microsoft and Word for at least 15 years.

Other than that, I didn’t like the tool bar change from 2003 to 2007 that took a lot of getting used to and still have to spend some effort finding somethings. With use, as with everything, it gets easier. And all in all it is fine, it’s not like I would go back to only using 2003.
Apple iPod Nano 2nd

Last April my husband ordered a kindle for me. Initially I questioned the need or expense of an e-reader. I have since definately changed my way of thinking, as this is the best gift I have ever been given. There are unlimited resources for any type of book immaginable and at such reasonable prices if not for free. No more printed books for me!!! The kindle is very easy to use and the portability is wonderful. I find the keyboard somewhat awkward, but otherwise would highly recommend it. I ordered a cover for it which I would highly recommend. Definately worth the price.
The Union Bible companion

Let me tell you. If your a trecky… or you like titles that build up… keep you guessing. This title might be for you. There’s a lot of techno-bable at times but as I said if your a trecky you’ll love it. This has GOT to be one of hte most realistic anime in terms of modern day robotic battles. Granted the plot hints that not everything was produced by humans though. Even I haven’t seen the whole thing yet but I will say if your into the modern day combat with robotic platforms with a scifi twist of a “mysterous” force that will keep you guessing this could be the anime for you. If your still wondering rent the first DVD. It contain’s 4 eps and will get you deep enough to determine if you want to keep going. The first four eps are a little slow, but the story really start’s to pick up from there.

The reason I gave it four star’s was due to the fact that it’s in a small nitch of “thinking” anime’s that doesn’t quite lead you by the nose. It apeals to me but I’m an old school RPGer that likes to be forced to think and I know that not everyone like to be forced to think these days
Gasaraki Perfect Collection

I was not impressed with the book. Yes, it is intriguing and well-written. But the “wisdom” is what I would expect an articulate, well-versed liberal arts professor to say. So much of it is what we want to hear, what we want to believe. I felt like Neale created a God that placates people, tells them what they want to hear, tells of the wisdom of this age. I have read and studied several religious texts, from the Bible, the Koran, the Torah, etc. In my studies I came to know that the Bible holds the truth of God – but this is a realization for all of us to have individually with God. I actually picked up CwG before I came to believe in the Bible – and I put it down after I read it thinking that the book was filled with man’s wisdom. I had a course in college that taught the same thing. I was seeking God’s true wisdom and studied Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, etc.

This book is nothing new, and tells people what they want to hear – not the truth of things. I don’t think God was the one moving Neale’s pen, I believe it was Neale’s own thoughts and wisdom moving his pen.

So, you can choose to listen to God’s truth or Neale’s truth. But this book is clearly full of Neale’s truth. The book takes basic modern-day mysticism tenets and attributes them to God moving Neale’s pen so Neale can enlighten the world.
Death and Creativity

I have never read a vampire novel, nor did I think I would be interested in the storyline. I watched the Twilight movie when it was on cable and was surprised that I didn’t hate it. I liked the Washington scenery, the history of the tribes and people, the relateable-Bella (to me, anyway), but most of all, Edward made me fall in love with the story and not be able to put the book down. I typically read a book (murder mysteries) in a couple of weeks. I read this entire 4-book saga in 11 days. (Stupid work schedule interfered or it would have been faster!)
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I had begun the Twilight series by seeing the first movie entitled Twilight and not knowing much about the books, etc. I loved the movie and was drawn to the series. I borrowed all 4 books from a friend and literally read them in less than 2 weeks time. It kind of became an obsession. I loved the writing and since seeing the other two movies in comparison to the books, they don’t hold a candle to the storyline and detail in the books. Well worth reading. Best books I’ve ever read.
KitchenAid Side by Sides

As a child of the 50’s and 60’s, I remember the Jim Crow laws well. Like Skeeter, I had two wonderful maids who I adored. My mother treated them with respect. I was not taught to hate different races. I was so sheltered in fact, that in later years, I was shocked to realize such things occurred. I remember “colored” public restrooms, a segregated balcony for “coloreds” in the theaters in downtown Atlanta, and “colored” drinking fountains. This book was wonderful and the author is commended for bringing back both good and bad memories of those times. The best book I have read in a long time. I could hardly put it down.
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