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Ten days or so ago I accepted an invitation from amazon.com's VINE program to order at no cost to myself and review if I chose to a box of 15 paper pods of ground "organic medium ethiopia virgacheffe." A few days later arrived in the mail a packet under the heading Marley Coffee & Tea One Love Organic Coffee, 15-Count. Inside were 15 "single serve" pods each … more
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Preliminary remark: Ubergizmo seems the right part of lunch.com to place this review because serious academic case studies of marketing are examples of applied (social) science, part of the domain of ubergizmo as I understand ubergizmo. =-=-==-==-=-=-=-=-=-=- The VINE program of amazon.com recently sent me its monthly list of items to receive at no cost to me to … more
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I really enjoy using Paper Mate InkJoy pens. They write smoothly, boldly and cleanly, and feel good in my hand. I've yet to have an issue with the ink, and all of the colors are clear and are dark enough to read easily. Blue and black are my favorites. Since they are ballpoints, I expect the ink will be more durable than that of a gel pen's. They come with a (now more … more
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The manufacturer (Kidde) recommends replacing this Carbon Monoxide detector every 7 years. That may seem like an expensive proposition, but I feel it's worth it to have peace of mind for my family's safety. Just be sure to purchase a unit that was manufactured recently, since it isn't clear just when that 7 year time period starts. I suspect that they mean it is from the first power-up, … more
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The Soehnle Corporation of Nassau, Germany is a leading manufacturer of scales for bathroom and kitchen -- both fields crowded with competitors. I am submitting this review to the Ubergizmo community of Torch.com because I think of Ubergizmoites as hi tech nerds or cosmological speculators a la Immanuel Velikovsky. Well, I am not in that league, but a scale like the Soehnle … more
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There is a lot to like about the somewhat pricey Leifheit 23200 Signature Salad Spinner. Sturdy design, attractive appearance, effective drying mechanism, a container that doubles as serving bowl, and a mesh cage that can also drain hot pasta. The primary feature is a lawnmower-like pull mechanism that takes a little practice to get the hang of. It isn't intuitive and both of my children … more
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Kort_Kramer reviewed Belkin Surge Protector 12 Outlet Powe....
September 26, 2011
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The Belkin Twelve-Outlet Surge Protector is one of those products that is hard to get overly excited about. As long as it works, I'm happy. And it does work. I'm not sure if it has ever been put to the test with a powerful electric surge in my home, but if it has, I'm none the wiser and it continues to quietly do its job. No muss, no fuss -- and in lightening prone South Florida, … more
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One late September night around 1947 every single woman within the village of Midwich, England who could become pregnant did become pregnant. It wasn't long before all the startled virgins were flocking to either good ole doc Willers or good ole vicar Reverend Hubert Leebody or both for an explanation. The 1957 sci fi novel's title THE MIDWICH CUCKOOs hints at what had happened: aliens … more
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I have been getting the annual Barbie for my daughter every year since 1996. We have the entire collection from this time stored in the original containers and kept on display. This year's model is just as good as always! The green makes her look even more beautiful. The star reviews above are really not applicable to this doll because it is not meant for playing but more to keep on display in your … more
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The Drinkwell Hy-Drate filter/fountain seems like a good idea, but isn't one that I or my cats are overly impressed with. I have both a young and old cat, and they really don't seem to care one way or the other about it. A few weeks of use and their drinking habits remained unchanged. They noticed the filter when I placed in their bowl the first time, but after some initial wariness … more
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My mother-in-law recently picked up this salad spinner and I had the chance to use it while helping her out in the kitchen. It worked well and felt to be about the same sturdiness and quality as two other spinners I have used that cost slightly less. They also had the removable mesh tray and a bowl that could be used to serve the salad. Leifheit's Twist Salad Spinner stands … more
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Lunch.com is only one of five on-line sites for which I merrily write product reviews, mainly of books. Each review site has its charms, its strengths, its drawbacks. One thing that I enjoy about reviewing for amazon.com is participating in its VINE program. Every month VINE sends its stable of reviewers a list of new-to-market products to select from, try out and then review. If you like what you … more
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I could be wrong... but if I'm right, here's the take. Just as the stock markets are being "reinvented", our online and computing experiences are also being transformed by the iPad (currently the iPad 2). I haven't believed our leaders' resolutions to revamp the financial institutions to a large extent for almost 3 years now. There are many reasons … more
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Anyone who didn't lose a cent in the Stock markets last 2 weeks should go and invest in an iPad. That'd probably be your best investment under the current situation!
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This is the money making machine of the future! It will be the windows of tomorrow & you'll see it everywhere you visit! Go buy Apple stocks when market collapsed! The 4-letter word is AAPL!!! Certainly sounds like a-p-p-s to me!!! In just a year, it has gone up some 55% while after the 2008 market crash, it's has sprung from around $82 to $400!!! … more
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In retrospect, Robert A. Heinlein's STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND seems quaintly sub-adult in its message, not much of a story, a very average "didactic" novel. In its decade, be it admitted, the turbulent 1960s and early 1970s, STRANGER was on everyone's lips. Even today, in 2011, it is selling more strongly than probably 90% of the books still in print. What was its astonishing … more
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Warning: Once you held it you won't want to let it go! For the last 3 days, I've spent a great deal of my time "readying" the iPad for my dad's usage. The old man wanted to buy one for stock trading. So, I got hold of an iPad in Hong Kong, which I was told has the cheapest iPad across the region, if not the world. Yes, indeed, it was at … more
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Two things I don't quite like about it after having it in my hands for 2 days... 1) No flash, that means a lot of sites are not looking like what they should be, that including my personal site. 2) Proprietary software. I don't like the spirit of it. As for the unexpected bonuses, may be I'll write a review of it when I can find the time! … more
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My wife, son and I love to play chess. My six year old daughter is learning too. KHET 2.0 takes chess and turns it into laser tag, but strategy and forethought are still the keys to winning. It's a little easier to learn than chess, but no less complex or hard to master. A simple quarter-turn of a piece can be either a defensive or offensive move, or both! Kids will be attracted to the hi-tech … more
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The Fulcrum LED tap light is an evolution of the "wire-free light for anywhere" idea. It's 9 LEDs is the most I've seen in this type of product--most offer 3 or 5. It offers both 2 sided tape and screws as means to affix it to a surface. The tap feature works without much pressure making it easy to turn on even if not pressing it directly. Just be careful to not look … more
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