Archive for June, 2010
Singular short novel written from the standpoint of a teenager who was expelled from school and is wandering the streets of New York without his parents knowing. Wandering, he reminds people and moments of his life. Sometimes shocking, acid, sharp and touching, the child goes on with his thoughts under the 50’s American atmosphere.
Casio 3 Hand Casual
I love the game system, and have had no problems at all with it. I have one gripe with Nintendo though, and this is a warning to anyone new to the system (like me): the instructions are useless. I figured out more just by trial and error than by using the booklet that came with the system. Not a big deal, just a warning. Also, don’t for a minute believe amazon on the delivery time-they are full of it. I ordered it with basic shipping, I wasn’t in a hurry, HOWEVER, waiting 5 business days just to fulfill my order is ridiculous. I can guarantee that if I paid for the express shipping, I wouldn’t have received it by the time they guaranteed. How do I know this? Because once packed, it only took 3 days to ship, which has never happened before. A big deal? maybe not, but I wnated to warn anyone who was buying this as a gift.
Personalized Buddha Baby Fresh
I love this mount, easy to set up and GPS doesn’t move on the dashboard, safe to use, much better than the suction mount I used before which hit me several times as it can be easily dislodged from the windshield especially because of the moisture from the rain.
Bicycle Tire Repair Tube
I bought this 2 weeks ago, I work 12 hr shifts on my feet all the time. I though I was fit, but the most steps I walked in a 12 hr day is 7500…about 320 cal. This pedometer is lightweight, quiet, the carrier is comfortable, and I drop it all the time with no problems. It also measures aerobic activity….it is sobering to see how little aerobic activity I do in a day. This pedometer helped me to see my fitness picture in a factual way. It is by far the best pedometer I have ever owned!
LensCoat Hoodie Small Front
Everyone loves this game from young children to older adults. Its a great group activity that lasts and lasts.
Linux Journal Issue 111
Bought this machine for myself for Mother’s Day. LOVE IT! It is lightweight compared to the Rug Doctor I used to rent from stores. The 2 tank system is fantastic, and it is very easy to clean and store after use. I did not buy the recommended cleaner from Hoover. Instead, I went to Home Depot and bought their mid-priced contractor rug cleaner. Worked great, no excess foam. Would recommend this cleaner to anybody. Next up…..using the attachments to clean the car. I can’t believe I’m excited to clean anything!!
Cinderella Dreamland Tiara Headbands
The 3 books are interesting in the perspective they bring. They’re entertaining at the very least. Whether they are “divinely” inspired is another question. I’m sure some see Walsch as yet another of God’s spokesmen, or the Devil’s. I don’t elevate him to that level.
I do have to commend him though, he’s built quite a cottage industry for himself. He’s milking it for all it’s worth, with a pay for website, and I don’t know, at least 10 books in the “Conversations with God” series, with probably more coming.
If I come across as a bit sarcastic, it’s because I am, if these books are “divinely” inspired, I wish the Almighty would think of ANOTHER way beside writing books or using words to communicate by proxy. The method’s been tried to ad nauseum, and frankly it hasn’t worked out very well. Surely, being “God”, he has more powerful ways of communicating, but then again, maybe He needs a lesson in PR.
It’s interesting, on the more tricky questions of application of these principles that Walsch puts to “God”, the Almighty seemed to me to dodge them with rather glib and pat answers.
My point, and why so many of these self help and also religious books are like cotton candy, they taste good, but have no nutritional value. And that’s because the things they try to “teach” can’t be done so through words. They have to be EXPERIENCED for them to sink in.
That’s why so many people brought up on endless Bible (fill in the blank with any other religious text) classes, or those who read self help books (I’m one of them) still don’t get it, because they have no way to experientially connect with the teachings.
Words don’t conduct experience very well. Yes, some people find just the “right” words which “open” the door of their understanding, through whatever means, but the vast majority of us struggle with half baked understanding because the meaning of the words haven’t been experienced.
You have 2 billion Christians, and 1 billion Moslems (and increasing). With so many re
Hand Of Fate
I have never been interested in video games but i decided to buy and the wii and it was a lot of fun! I like how simple it is to set up.
External SATA 3 5
This is one of my favorite books of all time. I couldn’t put it down and ended up reading it all in a day and a half. I highly recommend “The Help!”
Cook Once Eat Twice