Archive for April, 2010
I really enjoyed this historical novel about a depression-era circus and the people who work in it.
Acoustic Classics Guitar Play
I use it to track my running, biking, and canoeing. Does a great job. Locks in on satellites very quickly. The user interface on the device is a bit clunky, but does the job fine.
The data is the reason to have the 305. I’ve really switched my workouts over to more heart rate zone training and the watch is perfect for it. Heart rate function works perfectly. Speed function is almost always exactly what my bike speedo shows.
Overall I’m very pleased with the purchase.
Two possible improvements
1. I wish I could configure the settings from the Garmin software rather than having to use the 305 buttons. For example configuring the disply settings, clearing history, etc would be much nicer in a GUI on the computer rather than the buttons on the 305.
2. If I have the setting wrong for Running, Biking, Other, I can’t see how to change it once its downloaded into the Garmin software. So if you run when the 305 is set to Biking, your workout will show up in biking, calculate calories based on biking, etc.
One word of warning – although the device is called waterproof with an IPX7 rating, I know several people who have had water get in the device and ruin it. When I use mine in the ocean I keep it in a drybag.
Black Decker MX250 Power
Out of the box it works well. I tested it with two separate weights – 5 and 10 pounds. It measured them both at exactly their respective weights, stacked them and it read 15 pounds. I got on several times and got the same reading everytime – made sure to mix it up to make sure it wasn’t just remembering my weight. Only drawback is you have to make sure you are on a level ground, the legs can’t be in the grout of your tile, on carpet or any other uneven surface. Works as I expected.
Branding Democracy U S
If you live in NYC or have spent a considerible amount of time here this is a cool little story about a kid wandering the streets of Nyc.
Titan 18453 5 Piece
I watched the movie “twilight” and was really disappointed so i thought may be it didn’t do the book justice so i downloaded the book sample to my kindle and boy, it is just as disappointing!! The story is just NOT THAT interesting! The characters are not likable. The writing is decent but the predictable storyline and mediocre plot are just not enough! I know it’s cliché to make the main character a role model but Bella is FAR from it. She is not the kind of girl that I’d want my sister/daughter/niece to grow up to be. I agree with some of the reviews (the ones that are rated most helpful) that she is a whining, self-center girl with poor judgment. I hate to think that some little girls out there wanting to be like Bella. Nooo…!
If you are looking for a romantic story with a bit of adventure, mystery and charming history/culture elements, I highly recommend “Tiger’s Curse” series by Colleen Houck. That story is far more interesting, captivating and romantic and not over-the-top unrealistic. It’s much better for younger readers out there.
Hello, I would like to thank Neal for writting these books and saying out loud some of my original thoughts on the true nature of God and our relationship with Him; I am also of Catholic upbringing and his books have resonated in my mind and my soul as confirmation that one’s most deepest thoughts, often the one’s most closely related to goodness, are the one’s we should be following and not just what we “think” we should do from what other people(church, parents, teachers, etc…) tell us or have shown us in our lives. I am going to give away these books as presents to my friends who I feel need to read this book and I don’t care if they cringe at the title and all preconceptions they might have about it, I know they will find them just as interesting and fullfilling as I have. Thank you again for this wonderful experience! Keep up the good work Neal! 
Coiled Power Hot Sync
I just bought this 64gb itouch because i have a lots of music, over 40 gb, and im very happy with it. A lot of free games & applications, very quick response & easy to use.
I plug it in the USB from my car stereo and i can handle it from the receiver or from the ipod (check your receiver’s manual to be sure you can do it). And that’s awesome !!
Only 2 little inconvenients.
One: If you don’t tag your music or you are messy in the way you organize it, is going to be hard to find it quickly.
Two: There’s no camera…
That is the only little thing missing and the reason i rated with 4 stars.
Other than that, i think i made a good investment here, when you connect it to a wifi signal, is very, very quick.
Is a lot of money, but if you think that you are gonna use it to its full potential, bought it.
This book takes a tough subject and treats it with the seriousness it deserves, but adds humor and charm. I enjoyed every page of the story and was sorry when the book ended.
Los Angeles Angels 16
I have found the scale to give a very accurate reading. It stays the same read out if you get off of it and then get back on. Unlike my other scale it always varied a pound or two. Like the scale very much. Could not believe the swiftness in delivery.