Transnational Studies

Archive for April, 2010

The Help is an eye opener for someone who grew up and lived in the North all her life. I had no idea Southern girls could be so cruel to the maids , or to each other. I lived in a town where no black people lived and was hardly aware of the civil rights movement until much later in life. This book was really very good for me.
San Francisco Finest LAMINATED

The most telling quote from the book, “There is no such thing as right or wrong,” and God is supposed to be saying it. If that is what you are teaching your kids, this book is for you. Otherwise, if you believe in morality, that some things are wrong, like killing or stealing, this book will undermine your parenting.
Arsenal 5548 Electrician s

Modern Views of Columbus

This carpet cleaner does a good job. It is ironic though that it is called a “steam” cleaner and there is no mention of using hot water in the manual and the unit does not heat the water to make steam. So, I used water I had heated to a boil and did not use any soap at all. This did a great job and dried quickly.
Nature Babycare Eco friendly

Opteka 45x Wide Angle

If you are looking for a way to get connected to the internet without the drivers loaded for the network on your pc this is it. Simply plug it in and you are connected to the internet. Then you can search for the drivers from the pc you are working on. Don’t go on another service call without this baby. Its a gold mine.
TRENDnet USB to 10

I am probably the most unlikely person to read this book but I finally gave into “peer pressure” from my girlfriends (Note: My girlfriends and I are no “tweens” – we’re all in our late 20’s, married, engaged, working, in grad school, etc. you get the idea. We don’t easily give into illusions). But Ms. Meyer’s Twilight has a unique blend of simplicity, purity and intrigue that is hard to resist. And Edward Cullen – this character deserves a separate review! He is a true resurrection of the “gentleman” of a century or two ago – cultured, sophisticated, loving and caring. The fact that he’s a vampire adds a “bad-boy” element to his personality which makes him hard to resist. I totally understand why some people dismiss the book or even hate it. I used to be one of them (not even having read the book!) but I have to admit – Twilight has bewitched me.
Say What They ll

Vacuum is easy to use and is very easy to push – almost self propelled. Quieter than other vacuums I’ve used. Wider path, but slimmer head- gets under furniture easier.
Bellafina Violina 5 String

I’m delighted with the iPod but have real issues with how Amazon.com shipped it. Basically the unit was thrown in a big box. There was no bubble wrap around the unit; nor was it shrunk wrapped to a backing board; it was left free to bounce around in the box for the whole journey. Thankfully the Apple packaging protected it and so far it seems to work. But I doubt I’ll be ordering sensitive electronic devices from Amazon anytime soon.
Music from the Inside

Conversations with God : An Uncommon Dialogue (Book 1)
I found this book interesting. Contrary to the teachings of The Holy Bible, the author claims that satan is a “myth,” that Jesus was only a great person (no mention of “Savior”), and seemed to imply that the “things written down 2000 years ago” are open to debate. My questions is this: If all these things written 2000 years ago about God and Jesus were true, WHY would God, in “speaking with Mr. Neale Donald Walsch (as he claims)”, suddenly reverse his previous statements about satan, the validity of the Bible, and the absolute sovereignty of Christ?
I am a skeptic, and I like to think I have an open mind. This book was recommended to me by a colleague. However, I could not help but thinking that Mr. Walsch definitely has a “profit motive” in his writings. “If the item sells, continue to write.” Never mind it may be misinformation. Mr. Walsh, I hope you get this “God thing” right- your eternity may depend on it.
Please reference “Evidence that Demands a Verdict,” by Josh McDowell. A professed athiest that became a Christian because of his research. Go figure.
Advanced Linux Networking