So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Broke Upon Arrival - Camping Air Conditioner Review

By Landon Rogers


It's a pain in the butt to work. Wish I could return and get my money back. It is just amazing - the fan alone would be great, but the air blowing out of it is genuinely cool! Not like your car A/C blasting on max, but still unbelievable. Will be ordering another for my daughter next summer and hopefully the price would have gone down a bit by then. This fan was purchased as a gift for my girlfriend and she bought it to work with her all the time. Outside in 100 degree heat, it doesn�t make much of a dent if not right AT your face, but on a beach vacation, or at a sporting event it's perfect to hold and keep you much cooler. Just bring the little bottle for refills! It needs the hot dry weather to cool the air down. If not, it's just a fan. I live in the dry Southwest and this handy cooler is perfect. It's well engineered, quiet, and very convenient to bring around. Is it meant to be a wrist strap? Because I would never attach it to my hand and walk around with it because is a bit large to do that.

Cools you down and I love the concept of how it has a USB jack so that I can plug it into my laptop which makes it convenient. Pricewise it�s more expensive than the other fans available and if cost conscious I'd probably go for the basic fans that always aren't as good, are half the price. Bought this for use at home and it does a lovely job of keeping me comfortable. The design is simple and it works well. However, it's certainly not as cool as your car's air-conditioner. One way to make the air a little cooler is to store the refill water bottles in the refrigerator.

You can run it on batteries and they last a decent amount of time, but unless you have rechargeable ones, it's a hassle to keep on buying new ones. I bought this cooler and took it with me on a trip to the DR. I bought one with reluctance at the time because I have invested a lot of money in the past for multiple portable cooling devices but nothing lasted me that long or always had some type of fault but I figured with the four star rating that it couldn't go too wrong. The first thing I did when I got it in the mail was soak the filter and fit it into the device, it was a very easy process and immediately felt the cooling.

While I was skeptical due to previous disappointments in portable fans, this one lives up to its promises! The only inconvenience is the need for water which is solved somewhat by the included water bottle.

Then, you must be certain to dry the sponge completely prior to storage to prevent mildew/mold. If those issues don't bother you, this fan is PERFECT!




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Not A Cooler - Wall Mounted Air Conditioning Units Review

By Jack Coleman


Probably less if you have the fan on "low". I got the AC adapter to go with it; otherwise you'll need to have batteries and possibly spares ready if you travel with it. It would have been better if the air was strong so that both my girlfriend and I can share the cooling. It's simple but works!

If I want to be in the same room as my husband and children (which I do) then when I am not in my office, I can use the Handy Cooler rather than the Kuul Aire, and use the Handy Cooler just on me. The hubby and kids can be comfortable, and I can be comfortable.

The only issue I have is that it doesn't come with the ac adapter and you have to spend that extra 10 bucks.

I have brought 3 fans so far because my 1st one has some trouble with the blade rotating, the flow of air goes on and off, I think this is caused by the power adapter for the wall outlet. You should stick with batteries or the USB adapter. I used it this past weekend and it cooled down our tent to a comfortable sleeping temperature in 85 degree heat. Now I'm spoilt and won't ever want to camp without this in the summer. We've tried the mini fans battery operated fans, the spray bottles with fans, ice packs and chairs with shade, some of them help but needless to say it is still hot. We love the Handy Cooler.

You will, no lie, get about an hour's use out of 4 AA batteries before the machine is pooched. Worse, we hadn't use the Handy Coolers for much more than maybe 6 or 8 hours total before both of them conked on us completely. I was hoping that one day technology would be advanced enough for a portable air conditioner that can keep your surrounding air cool.

I guess we still aren't there yet. Now, they will only run on high for maybe 15 minutes (if you're lucky) before quickly winding down and then stopping all-together. That is with *brand new batteries*. I ordered another one but a newer color one. It only lasted one day before stopping. It's not too big in size and not too heavy to carry around. It was 90 degrees and an obese person like me does not take the heat well. We bought x2 baby kits (mesh bag holder, flexible tube, & HCs).

Once they stopped working, I took the batteries out and used them elsewhere -- they had lots of juice left in them. The only thing I can conclude is that the motor in this thing is very poorly engineered. I like the fan. It does cool you off. Yes, this little puppy really does work as advertised. Just wet the sponge, turn the unit on, and point the air stream at your face.




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The Most Fuel Efficient Small SUV in the Market

By Gilbert Karlis


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Frigidaire 6000-Btu Mini Compact Window Air Conditioner - Window Air Conditioner Installation Review

By Lilly Scott


It's intelligently designed and fits well in my hands. I haven't found a very good purpose to use it but it's just cool to have it around when you�re sitting in front of the computer. You have to use another instrument to take it off and sometimes when you put it back on you have to do it a few times because the sides don't line up correctly. Fortunately, it has vents so you typically don't have to...you just squeeze the water through the vents when it refills and the instructions say to refill it about every hour.

I have to say that standard misting fans are great if you're out at the beach or something, but if you don't want to get wet it can't be used. The way the handy cooler is designed gives you the same effect but without the wetness hitting you.

The problems were as follows. As a 77 year old woman, the item was too heavy and caused pain to my hand when I held it. The highest speed blows a perfect amount of air on the hottest days and it gives out a low, droning buzz. In fact, the buzz on my laptop is even louder than this fan so it is never considered a distraction when I am working.

And the company has the gall to claim you're getting a $50 savings?! It's just another symptom of a society trying to get the most for the least.

Slower delivery than I expected. In warm conditions, this works fine.

It fit in my normal-sized fanny pack with an extra set of batteries and the little water bottle, along with a small still camera and a Flip video camera. By midmorning my t-shirt was soaked and I had already wrung out my headband twice, so I found a little shade and fired this guy up.

Is it meant to be a wrist strap? Because I would never attach it to my hand and walk around with it because is a bit large to do that. The only thing I could ask for is a longer USB cable. Summer has been on the cooler side so far but the hottest month is still to come so I expect to give the fan a real workout.

I was very impressed by the included accessories. It comes with a USB adapter and a little bottle for you to take some extra water for the sponge! The fan is failing after less than a year on two units used extensively. For a $50 fan I expect it to last. However, it's certainly not as cool as your car's air-conditioner. One way to make the air a little cooler is to store the refill water bottles in the refrigerator. While I like the idea I cannot recommend this product. This fan is light weight and it has the ability to use batteries or USB.




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Extremely Pleased - Window Air Conditioner Installation Review

By Nicholas Diaz


Ultimately, hand held fan devices like this are more for facial comfort rather than truly cooling your body down. That said, I'd rather have this thing than any other hand held fan cooling device. This fan produces a surprisingly great amount of breeze, especially after a long game of football. It has an adjusting fan speed setting (high for when I just finish playing sport, mid-range for normal cooling off) and works almost as well as an AC because the force of the breeze is quite strong. Got this just the right time! It gets the job done well fanning the receiver, - and with the extra cooling that unfortunately only lasts for 2 hours. To me, it's just a nicer looking fan with a bit of swamp cooling function. The only time when I really need it if I stay outdoors for long periods of time, which is once in a year, like last season's baseball game.

I just hope it has a nice long life so it'll last me the summer! I suffer from Hot Flashes induced by Cancer medications and HRT withdrawals; I found this product to be exactly what I need. The wind power isn't very powerful but you do feel a breeze of cool air blowing out of it. I was worried that this would be too heavy but I realized that the product itself is very light, just the batteries that take of most of its weight. Beyond that, it produces a nice cool breeze with a light humming noise. It's nothing that powerful, but you can definitely feel the breeze and the temperature of the air really is cooler.

The filter dries out in 1-2 hours depending on the conditions you use it in. I bought 4 rechargeable batteries for this device and it has worked well for me. They arrived in the mail in great condition in a timely manner, but using them is a headache. First you have to wash the sponges, and then you have to measure out the exact amount of water. It prevents me from turning into a giant mess. I'm on the go and very active indoors and out, this product has been fantastic, for me personally a life and sanity saver.

Stumbled across this on Amazon and decided to give it a try. It is terrific!

The build quality is just totally different and the sponge filter actually FITS into the unit! It's got stronger airflow and slightly quieter.

Now, they will only run on high for maybe 15 minutes (if you're lucky) before quickly winding down and then stopping all-together. That is with *brand new batteries*. We all have to educate ourselves. The USB adapter is something I use much more than I thought I would.




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Convenient Solutions For The Perfect Gift Idea From A Professional Shopper

By Cassandra Lee


When you are planning a special anniversary gift for your partner, it is very important to bear in mind that there are quite a number of different conventional gift ideas you could go for. But that's no longer the situation, as there are now modern day counterparts to the conventional choices out there. You can shop around for a stunning origami paper art for your first wedding anniversary or get her a modern wall clock instead. Both of them are now considered anniversary gifts, and you're simply safe with choosing either. Most of the traditional gifts have what is considered to be modern day counterparts, although if you are married to a more traditional person, staying with the classic gifts may be the more sensible choice. Your gift will truly rely on the kind of person you are with. Whatever you decide in the clock or paper anniversary choice need to keep you safe. So long as you remember the date, of course.

We do not present our good friends gifts on any religious holiday. Why? Because gifts are not what friendship is about. Gift ideas should be shared to ensure that we could buy our family members much better gifts, and definitely not among ourselves. Our friendly relationship are stunning and uncomplicated, with no politics and without any gossiping behind each others' backs. It's a support system that would take you out for coffee when you need an ear to listen and you seek a shoulder to lean on.

True friendship goes with no expectations and no strings attached. Just positive and honest feedback, knowledge and empathy that they'll be there for you, inspite of things that may trouble other persons. Friends are friends, and presents are merely an option. Except for birthdays and weddings obviously. Then every person deserves a gift wrapped in an extra big bow, with a special greeting card. But in the case you happen to forget, that is alright too.

Sometimes, you just want to commemorate those special moments in your life which makes it all worthwhile. Whether it is a promotion, an anniversary of a past achievement or any other important occasion, spoiling should be on your listing of priorities. Alright, so what about some gift ideas? Why don't you buy yourself some fresh flowers? And this isn't just for the women. Or anything you have really wanted. If it's due to a weight loss goal reached, do not buy food. Spoil yourself with a facial or spa treatment. Keep in mind that you're really worth it, and that spoiling yourself isn't an awful thing. Enjoying the special moments in your life is only the starting point in acknowledging your own worth. And inspiring yourself to be the best you can be can make you better than you thought you ever could be. So go on. Get a great gift. Just for yourself.

When in doubt and the budget is a bit limited, why not seek for gift ideas out of your own imagination? Making a gift on your own is not just a fun activity that you may enjoy, but it also means quite a bit to the particular person who is accepting the present. One could normally sense the love, time and effort spent on a handmade present. Every single year for Christmas, my mom makes her own collection of jams and mustard, which she prepares and packs in attractive baskets to give away to her colleagues. Everybody likes it, and many have asked her for her recipe. Every year for our birthday celebrations, my siblings and I bake each other a bunch of goodies, because we are vegans and the one has a gluten intolerance. Sharing our talents and making the gifts on our own, provides us more than a sense of pride, it can make you glad for what you must present to the entire world.




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Porsche 356

By Ram Collins


The Porsche 356 is the first Porsche production automobile and it was sold from 1948 through 1965. Although many consider Porsche 64 as being the first automobile produced by the German company, the 64 was never mass-produced and it was only a drivable test-mule. The 364 was created by Ferdinand Porsche and his son, Ferry Porsche, designed by Erwin Komenda and its engine features derived from the Volkswagen Beetle, designed by Mr. Porsche Senior.

At first, the models were cabriolet, coupe and the roadster. A lot of modifications have been implemented but unfortunately in 1965, it was withdrawn. Perhaps the most demanded models where the Super 90, Speedster and the Carrera which was sold for more than $150,000. But during the 1950s, Porsche was only sold for as low as $4,000.

Max Hoffman who was Porsche's only importer in America wanted a lower cost way back in 1954. That was when the Speedster was created and became famous right away due to its features which include the raked windshield which can be detached easily, the minimal folding top and the bucket seats. Moreover, this model is even used today in various films like 48 Hours and Top Gun. Regardless, it's sold for more than $100,000.

It was in 1957 when Speedster models were as many as 1,171 but was substituted by the Convertible D in 1959. The Convertible D now has a taller windshield with glass side windows and the seats are now more comfortable to use.

The Porsche 356's shape did not change for many years and can easily be distinguished by many people although there were other modifications. The 356 B Roadster was produced as well until 1963 wherein the last model was turned to 356 C. This final model now has disc brakes and the powerful 95HP 'SC'.

In the year that Porsche launched 911, 1964, Porsche 356 production peaked at 14,151 cars. Still, the company continued to sell the 356C in North America through the end of 1965 as a lower-cost vehicle. When the customers complained the price for 911 was too high (almost twice the price of the 356), Porsche started producing the 912, using the 356 engine. The 912model was sold between 1965 and 1969.

After 56 years, the 356 C ranked 10th place among the Top Sports cars in the 60s as stated by Sports Car International. In fact, the Porsche 356 is still admired by many people today and its owners preserved its features and most especially its appearance.




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