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Archive for May, 2010

I graduated from Hi School in 1950. There are no words to describe how regimented the world was at that time. There were no rebels as models that was before James Dean & Elvis. The sterotypical girl were supposed to resemble Doris Day and the male be as stoic and jock like as possible to be accepted in that world so long ago. The movies were our role models very few had T.V. and T.V. was impossibly stupid in 1950. Even if we were unaware of our behavior we were attempting to emulate what we had seen on the screen. If you didnt fit the “Keep up with the Jones”
mentality you were an outcast. The phoniness and the superficiality of this decade is what makes “CATCHER IN THE RYE” so relevant today. I had heard about this book for years, never read it until my later years. This book is a monumental work of art that todays teenager can identify with even more so than in 1951 when the book was published.
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First of all, the wii is definitely best for more casual gamers and younger kids who buy more less violent games. So, if you fit that description than the wii is definitely for you.

Pros
Motion control. It’s fun to actually move and shake the wii remote instead of just pressing buttons definitely a plus. Note that you won’t be able to replace wii with exercise, since most of the time you will be flicking your wrist to use the functions.
Wii shop
In the wii shop there are lots of games for past systems and new channels to add, there are games of all kinds and there pretty cheap, so there’s bound to be something for everyone.
Backwards compatible
This part ticked me off about the playstation 3, it was not backwards compatible to ps2 games. But the Wii is, so I can still play all my gamecube games on my wii.
Cons
Inferior graphics
The graphics on the ps3 and xbox 360 are much better than wii graphics, which is definitely a weak point.
Not enough hard-core games
There are plenty of games for the casual gamer but not many games will appeal to hard core gamers.
In conclusion I think the Wii is a very good system for casual gaming, so I give it my seal of approval.
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If your N-Strike gun runs the clip feature for ammo, be sure to grab these. The other darts don’t work very well in the clips, they jam th gun, get stuck “dripping” out of the gun, etc. These are the only ones besides the whistle darts that will work in the clips. Believe me, we’ve tried! If Santa is bringing a clip gun, be sure to grab these. I’d try at the local r-us store first or target. They’re tons cheaper than this really high price of twenty bucks. Can’t hardly believe they’re this high here. Highly recommend!
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The 305 is a huge improvement over earlier models. The GPS lock-time is significantly faster with the 305. I’ve gotten a GPS signal inside my house within 30 seconds. In addition, the smaller profile of the 305 makes it easier to use on a wrist. It looks and feels like a large wrist watch and not some monstrosity or rejected design for an ankle monitoring bracelet.

The software for Windows is excellent. Retrieving data from the 305 is a snap, and it is nice to overlay your running routes onto a map. I used to enter all my running data manually and it became cumbersome when I got lazy and forgot to record a year’s worth of data. It tracks and monitors your heart rate data if you have the heart rate sensor strap. Speaking of the sensor, it is very cumbersome and uncomfortable to use. I had the strap fall down to my waist numerous times. I had it above my pectoral muscles, under my pectoral muscles, tightened it, and did almost everything short of duct tape it to my skin each time and it never failed to loosen up and fall down to my waist. The data that it collected was acceptable at times, but more often than not I got erroneous data and it didn’t really contribute much to my running pattern. It is a great idea if the strap had been incorporated into the watch itself to monitor my pulse. I don’t see why I need to strap a huge wireless antenna to my chest to get the data.

The display is very clear and easy to read. The buttons feel very mushy and it isn’t just because of the silicone material that covers the buttons. There’s no tactile response so I second guess whenever I try to push a button. I had to set up the 3 screens the way I wanted, but there’s no speed display for joggers. You only get to see your pace, and speed is available only to bikers. However once you download the data to your PC, the speeds are available. In the older Forerunner, you could easily set it to display speed in MPH for jogging.

Pros: Easy to use once you spent the time to set it up, rec
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Water for Elephants is a quick read that carries you through many experiences and emotions. I enjoyed most of the characters (human and animal). It was thrilling, sad, sexy and hearbreaking at times, but in the end you won’t regret reading it! You’ll get the added bonus of reading historical fiction too. Very good read, highly recommended.
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From the first day, I have been pleased with the accuracy, various catagoies of measurements, ease of use, and double belt clip to help with loss. After trying three other pedometers, this pedometer by Omron was worth the money.
Take Charge of Your

I do not feel the need to give a synopsis of this book. I am an avid reader. This is one of the best books I’ve ever read. Historically accurate and moving. Excellent dialouge.

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The scale is very reliable. If I step on it(no tapping required!)three times within a relatively short time period of time it gives me the exact same weight each time. I like the way it looks. My floor is black & white checker board, and the glass platform on the scale makes an interesting and attractive pattern. It was delivered in a very timely manner. I give it 5 stars.
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Fully drawn, well rounded, believable and flawed characters populate The Help. The language is a character, a setting, a being unto itself. Almost as a bonus, it’s also just a really good yarn. I was drawn into 1962 civilly-unrested Mississippi in a way that I would never have imagined possible for this 80s Yankee kid. By the end of the book, my stomach was in knots, filled with worry for the brave characters who tell their stories. Would they be lauded, or would they be lynched? There are laughs, and there are tears, but there is mostly a tremendous sense of empathy in reading this book. Truly, a literary accomplishment from a first-time author. I very much look forward to her future novels.
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My wife has told me over and over again ” the Kindle is more than I imagined, it’s amazing and I love, love, love it!” She also says it’s the best gift she has ever received from me, hands down. Her eyesight is not what it used to be and the Kindle has allowed her to LOVE reading again, with the adjustable font sizes. Great job Amazon. Quality product!
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