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Archive for April, 2010

Pros: 1) Fast connection in WiFi areas to access email and internet. 2) Portability is a big plus. 3) Downloaded apps greatly increases its utility. 4) Battery charges very fast. 5) 32GB is plenty big store music and podcasts. 6) Mic plug-in capability is nice for voice commands or recording voice memos.

Cons: 1) Device is shiny and sleek but unless you buy a shell or case for it, it is too thin and difficult to hold securely in hand. 2) Shiny stainless steel casing smudges very easily – hard to keep fingerprints off. 3) No camera. 4) Short battery life when browsing internet. 5) Onscreen keys are very small – easy to hit the wrong key. 6) Only plays vids downloaded from iTunes – can’t transfer or play non-iTunes vids.

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The first time I saw “The Longest Day” in a movie theater they got a couple of the reels mixed up. The only way I knew this was that every time a major figure shows up in the film we are told their name, rank and unit. This mistake did not hurt the film all that much because this sprawling story of the D-Day invasion sixty years ago today was so huge and complex that it had four directors: Ken Annakin (British scenes), Andrew Marton (American scenes) Bernhard Wicki (German scenes), and the uncredited Darryl F. Zanuck. Granted, the realism of the opening scenes of “Saving Private Ryan” make the storming of Omaha Beach in this 1962 film look like a walk on the beach in comparison, but “The Longest Day” remains along with “Battleground” one of the most realistic portrayals of what it was like for the infantry in World War II from what we will know have to call the old school Hollywood and which ended with “A Bridge Too Far” in 1977.

Based on Cornelius Ryan’s celebrated book of the same title, “The Longest Day” is almost three hours long and has one of the largest all star casts every assembled (42 international stars according to the poster), albeit with big names like John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Robert Mitchem, Richard Burton, and Rod Steiger playing supporting roles because, to tell the truth, there is nothing else to play in this film. If you are telling the story of D-Day, no single figure is going to emerge as the star, which is the point (Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, played by an uncredited Henry Grace, has one scene). Sean Connery was about to become famous as James Bond in “Dr. No,” and familiar faces include Red Buttons, Curt Jürgens, Edmond O’Brien, Kenneth More, Robert Ryan, Robert Wagner, Eddie Albert, Roddy McDowell, Peter Lawford, George Segal, Gert Fröbe, and Jeffrey Hunter. The idea of throwing in teen idols like Paul Anka, Fabian, Sal Mineo and Tommy Sands makes sense because a generation earlier they would have been storming the beaches of Norm
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The FURminator is an effective tool. I had to go lightly with my cat but it worked perfectly with my horse. I would like a longer blade for the horse and I think the company sells a longer version, but overall it was a good purchase.
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I never received the book and am very disappointed. The Help is a great book and I wish I could get a refund.
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Very good small and compact enclosure. I prefer to use it with a very short or retractable USB.
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We purchased the vacuum roughly 2 years ago after reading the Consumer Report that ranked it third, behind Kirby and another ridiculously expensive vacuum “system”… This is a really good vacuum without all the frills (ie, i don’t think that mine has a light…). It gets the cat hair well, and the original belt just broke a couple of days ago. This replaced the $150 vacuum that we got just a couple years before – we are much more pleased with this than the more expensive one.
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I love this! My dog is a short haired lab mix, and this is so helpful in getting out his constantly shedding coat. It’s very quick and he seems to enjoy the way this feels, as opposed to other brushes I’ve tried that made him squirm while I used it. His coat looks so healthy after a few quick swipes everyday. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good quality brush for their puppers!
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Good tips to read about when you do not have time to get out on the course!
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I just received my Kindle. While I bought it used, it’s in excellent shape and is already a joy to have. It definitely is a wonderful device, though there are some shortcomings. Both virtues and vices follow:

THE SCREEN
The screen is VERY easy on the eyes. Text is crisp and clear and I can immediately tell that there’s less strain on my eyes. The adjustable type size makes this even better for my aging eyes. I showed it to my mom who has pretty bad eyesight, but who loves to read. She took one look at it and remarked at how nice it was to read from. As a bonus, you can adjust the margins of the text so they are more narrow (some people find it easier to read this way). The one disadvantage I can see? The contrast isn’t as crisp as it is in the images on the Amazon page. While the screen is still easy and enjoyable to read, it’s a tad more gray than how it appears in a photo on your computer monitor. Since the screen uses reflected light, you treat it like you would a book. You’ll need a booklight if you wish to read this in a dark room. The advantage is that in a dark room, a backlit screen, even on dim settings, is very eye straining. The electronic paper screen is probably the best medium to date for electronically displaying written material.

WIRELESS CONNECTION
This is simply wonderful. This device does not need to be plugged into a computer or set up on your home network. It can work in most areas that have cell phone coverage. You can easily browse the collection of books in the store, quickly buy one, and be reading it in just minutes.

THE INTERFACE
This is where the Kindle is lacking. The buttons for turning pages are fine, though you can’t press them from the edge, but must press towards the inside. For navigating around, the joystick feels inadequate. I’ve discovered that pressing/clicking the joystick more than one time keeps track of the number of clicks (queues them) and acts upon them even though the screen hasn’t updated yet. When showing my mom th
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I have found myself, a 38-year-old mother, prefering to read adolescent books over grown ups’ books. I have enjoyed the Harry Potter series and now, from others’ recommendation, the Artemis Fowl series. Eoin Colfer is a detailed writer who has created books that you find yourself wanting to read more of. Not perfect, but very entertaining.
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