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Pyrex All-Purpose Spatula Average Customer Review:  Kitchen list price: $6.99 -- our price: $6.99 (price subject to change: see help) US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review This is one tough spatula. Its silicone head doesn't warp or melt, up to 600 degrees, and won't stain, either. Its thick, clear plastic handle, notched on the end for hanging on a hook or peg, doesn't stain. It goes in the dishwasher, too. But best of all is the little rest three-quarters of the way up the handle. Place it on a bowl's rim and the spatula won't slide into the batter or sauce. The spatula is 11 inches long, with a 3-1/2-inch head, and it has a lifetime warranty against defects. --Fred Brack ... Read more Features Reviews (11)
Pyrex's combination of reasonable price, good blade design and quality materials gets my thumbs up. Not only is it an excellent bowl squeegee, it also works well as a cooking spatula which won't mar non-stick cookware. The 600 deg F temperature limit (some others are lower) means I'm not so worried about it standing up to hot oil, although Pyrex probably wouldn't recommend using it this way. What's nice is that unlike other materials, this blade does not warp. Mine is still in perfect shape after 18 months of use. There is a protrusion part-way up the handle which allows it to catch on the side of a large bowl. Pyrex put it exactly where I grip the handle when mixing batter so it is a little uncomfortable. My only other gripe is that while I soaked the spatula one time, traces of food must have seeped into the gap between the handle and blade and now mould is visible through the translucent design. But don't let this put you off. Just don't repeat what I did. All in all a great classic design which I expect will be around for years to come.
Asin: B00004RC4X |
$6.99 |
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Gilmour 1058075 5/8" x 75' Flexogen Hose Average Customer Review: Tools & Hardware list price: $44.29 -- our price: $29.99 (price subject to change: see help) US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Features Reviews (15)
The warning for this hose is there because of California's Proposition 65. Proposition 65 limits exposure to chemicals that are identified by the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. These chemicals or elements may be naturally occurring or synthetic. Not all manufacturers are listing this specific warning, but those that sell their products in CA are required to. They all list whether or not the hose is safe to drink from. ALL non-drinking water safe hoses carry two potential elements that put them into this category: brass (if they have brass fittings) and lead that leaches from the hose into the water. The following is from an ABC News Report: Consumer Reports' Jim Nanni says some had very high levels of lead, "In some of the hoses, we measured 10 to 100 times more lead than the government considers safe coming a faucet." However, the hoses that were labeled safe to drink lived up to their claim, leaching only minuscule amounts of lead. To be safe, Consumer Reports says before you drink from a hose, let it run for a minute or so. That will flush out any water that could have been contaminated by lead." There are other reasons to not drink water from a hose as well, unless it is a hose labeled "drinking water safe." This type of hose is sold for the use on boats and campers.
Asin: B00002N67R |
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The All New, All Purpose Joy of Cooking by Average Customer Review:  Hardcover (05 November, 1997) list price: $35.00 -- our price: $22.05 (price subject to change: see help) US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review Irma Rombauer collected recipes from friends for the first Joy of Cooking, and published it herself. For this sixth edition, the All New, All Purpose Joy of Cooking, Ethan Becker, grandson of Irma and son of Marion Rombauer Becker, worked with Maria Guarnaschelli, senior editor and vice president at Scribner's. Together, they called on top food professionals to produce a Joy that reflects the way we eat today. Five new chapters satisfy today's love of pasta, pizza, noodles, burritos, grains, and beans, including soy. The roughly 3,000 recipes, most revised from earlier editions, give the food processor and microwave their due. Interest in ethnic flavors, grazing, leaner meats, more fish, and less fat are reflected, and old standbys such as Tuna Noodle Casserole and Fried Chicken are updated. Information on canning, jams, pickles, and preserves is replaced by expanded material on grilling, barbecuing, flavored oils, and vinegars. Also gone is the personal voice of the old Joy. The new Joy of Cooking is comprehensive for today's cooks. Time will tell if it remains the long-loved, dog-eared kitchen companion and teacher Joy has been since 1931. ... Read more Reviews (173)
I love this book and I am a novice cook. I like good old American food just like everyone else (macaroni and cheese, brisket, roast chicken, salads, etc.). But occasionally I need a recipe for a more obscure dish like kugel (Yikes! a Jewish recipe!!!) and I was pleasantly surprised to find it in this cookbook...and it's a better recipe than most Jewish cookbooks I have seen. I also like this book because it lets you use things like canned tomatoes...a lot of these newer fancy Food Network type books frown on that and insist that you peel and seed fresh tomatoes yourself (have they seen what is passing for tomatoes in the average person's supermarket??) Joy of Cooking has a great section on measurements and equivalents, that I reference a lot. It has a LOT of very basic information about cooking techniques that is very helpful. Eventually every cook finds the ability to scan a recipe and determine if the ingredients will blend into something they want to eat. It's a matter of trial and error most of the time. You also have to practice yourself to find out what works in your kitchen (e.g., Hunts canned tomatoes taste like aluminum but Progresso are yummy). There is no magic cookbook where everything turns out perfectly all the time. But Joy of Cooking is a good place to start for beginners and has simple explanations and lots of recipes without too many fancy ingredients. PS -- the macaroni and cheese in here isn't my favorite
Isbn: 0684818701 |
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Good Grips 16001 10 oz. MarGuard Hammer Average Customer Review:  Tools & Hardware US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review Using the same design innovations that made its kitchen tools wildly successful, Oxo now offers a line of Good Grips hardware. This 10-ounce hammer features an extremely comfortable nonslip grip made of a chemical-resistant elastomer molded directly onto the shaft for extra strength. The contoured grip not only feels terrific in your hand but also protects it by absorbing shock. A shock ring between the hammer's handle and its high-carbon, dropforged steel head also diminishes vibration. Protection of a different sort comes from a soft, ridged rectangular piece (aptly called a MarGuard) atop the hammer that keeps you from damaging your walls when removing nails. Best of all, the hammer's upper shaft has a wide leading edge, increasing the chance you'll hit the nail that'll hang a picture on your wall rather than the nail on your thumb. With thoughtful ergonomics and a lifetime warranty, Oxo's Good Grips hammer may just motivate you to tackle your to-do list. --Diane Sepanski ... Read more Features Reviews (3)
You don't have to be hurting to appreciate this well crafted (10 oz.) hammer. In fact, it just might keep you from feeling hammering pains! The soft side grip gives you just the right amount of control, while absorbing some of the shock to your hands. A clever MarGuard feature truly protects against markings from walls and wood while removing even the most stubborn nail. I have complete trust in OXO International and own many of their products (see reviews if you like)--and THAT is rare to say about a company these days! A great balanced hammer for small to towering tasks at a good bargain price.
You don't have to be hurting to appreciate this well crafted (10 oz.) hammer. In fact, it just might keep you from feeling hammering pains! The soft side grip gives you just the right amount of control, while absorbing some of the shock to your hands. A clever MarGuard feature truly protects against markings from walls and wood while removing even the most stubborn nail. I have complete trust in OXO International and own many of their products (see reviews if you like)--and THAT is rare to say about a company these days! A great balanced hammer for small to towering tasks at a good bargain price.
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Quicken 2001 Basic Average Customer Review: CD-ROM (25 August, 2000) list price: $29.99 US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review Welcome to the 21st century, a place where balancing your checkbook onpaper is on par with licking stamps and mailing letters. Quicken 2001 Basicgives you all the tools you need to manage your personal finances with oneeasy-to-use and simple-to-understand financial software package. If you're looking to pay your bills, balance your checkbook, bank online, andtrack your investments, 2001 Basic should give you all that you need. For peoplewho want a bit more punch in their personal finance package, you may want tocheck out Quicken 2001 Deluxe,which delves deeper into investments, 401(k) plans, and capital-gains taxes.However, Quicken 2001 Basic is a solid and dependable product, perfect for thefirst-time user or for someone who is concerned with personal-householdfinancial management. One of the best new features to the 2001 line of Quicken products is theanytime, anywhere access afforded by online banking at Quicken.com. You can nowdownload your data from the Web (provided you have Internet access) and accessyour account balances, transfer funds, and pay bills. The application provides along list of affiliated banks from which to choose your institution and evengave us the customer service number for our bank. At the end of the day, Quicken 2001 Basic is a painless way to simplify yourpersonal finances and to organize your household expenses. --Gisele Toueg ... Read more Reviews (7)
Intuit has hit on a good way of making money: write a sloppy product, don't test it and charge your customers for finding the problems. Oh, and make yourselves very difficult to contact. Check out the forums on the Quicken web site to get a flavour for what to expect if you are seriously considering a purchase. ... Read more Asin: B00004W4AL |
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GE 74808 Dual Alarm Clock Radio Average Customer Review:  Electronics list price: $19.99 US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review GE's Dual Alarm Clock Radio is thoroughly modern and equally hip. Its stylish design is a nod to the 1970s, as is its incredibly affordable price. Made of durable plastic, the radio has a space-saving cube shape, and its charcoal accents lend a nice contrast to the black and red time display. Nearly all programming selections are located on top of the clock. At times, we found their close proximity confusing. Fortunately, the buttons engage with a soft audible click, and most selections are confirmed with a red LED indicator. Dual alarms give this clock flexibility. One alarm can be set for weekdays, the other for weekends. Couples with different work schedules will benefit greatly. Each alarm is designed to function independently in either radio or tone mode. Music and alarm indicators display a red light when set. The clock also comes with a clever feature, called grad-u-wake. Basically, the alarm begins softly and grows ever louder until you turn it off. We found it highly effective. Other features include snooze, sleep, and nap modes. Programmable snooze times make you your own snooze master. You can program one to 30 minutes of snooze time and snooze up to two hours. The sleep timer lets you fall asleep to the radio. It can be programmed for up to two hours. And, a handy nap mode that wakes you to the tone alarm can be set from 10 minutes to two hours. The unit's time and alarm settings use the same forward and reverse scrolls. These can be frustrating. They tend to start slowly and speed up, only to scroll past your desired time. Fortunately, an LED indicator for a.m. hours and a time lock minimize confusion. The AM/FM tuner's automatic frequency control (AFC) enhances FM reception. A 2.5-inch, monaural speaker is positioned at back. Soundwise, it does the job. The tuner's rotary tuning could be tighter, and the tuner uses a scale display. Band frequency is selected using a toggle switch, while volume is controlled by a thumbwheel. This clock includes a power-backup option. In the event of a power failure, it holds your settings for up to eight hours. GE hopes that's enough time for you to sleep through the night. However, you provide the 9-volt battery. All in all, for those who are interested in an affordable, full-featured, stylish clock, put this one on your A-list. It also comes with a limited one-year warranty. --Heidi Wartelle Pros:
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However...... I got a replacement model and it too had a hum. So sadly I got my money back and I am searching again for a new model.
This clock also has the obligatory battery backup, a must-have feature in the podunk town we live in where electricity reliability is questionable at best. There is also a built-in radio which sounds adequate, but frankly we rarely use it. The wake-up alarm can also be set to a radio station to wake you up to soothing music instead of the blasting crescendo alarm!
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Crayola - Crayons 64-Pack with Built-In Sharpener Toy US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review It'll be a drab, dull, cheerless day indeed, when children don't respond to the waxy rainbowcharms of Crayons. This 64-pack is chock-full of everything from blue, red, and yellow, to Tickle MePink, Mauvelous, and Bittersweet. The artistic possibilities are endless. Besides the full-color palette,the box holds a built-in sharpener to keep the points in shape. A Try This feature suggests fun projects.The pack also gives step-by-step instructions--and example drawings--on how to create a flipbook.--Ava Natov ... Read more Asin: B00004YO15 |
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OXO Good Grips 76281Measuring Spoons, Stainless Steel Average Customer Review: Kitchen list price: $9.99 -- our price: $9.99 (price subject to change: see help) US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review Doesn't it often seem that you can only find the measuring spoons you're not looking for? Oxo solves that dilemma by including a ring that easily organizes spoons and keeps them in one place. Easy to hang for simple storage, the spoons are also equipped with easy-to-read labels of common measurements (1 tablespoon, 1 teaspoon, 1/2 teaspoon, and 1/4 teaspoon) and color coding for little helpers that haven't mastered that skill yet. Each spoon has a nonslip rubber handle that is comfortable to hold, and the set is dishwasher-safe.--Laurie Notaro ... Read more Features Reviews (4)
I believe in spending a little bit more on good kitchen gear, and I would not hesitate to buy this again, and look forward to giving it as a gift, too. ... Read more Asin: B00004OCO8 |
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Hoffritz 4-Piece Stainless-Steel Measuring Cups Average Customer Review: Kitchen list price: $21.99 -- our price: $15.99 (price subject to change: see help) US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review Hoffritz's professional-quality stainless-steel measuring cups are both attractive and durable. An essential item for any kitchen, the set includes four sizes in the most common increments--1/4, 1/3, 1/2, and 1 cup. The three larger cups have additional measurement markings on the side for even more versatility and precision when preparing any recipe, from banana nut bread to chicken à la king. Each cup handle has a slot so that the cups can be stored on hooks for a country kitchen look. --Pamela Zytnicki ... Read more Features Reviews (1)
Asin: B00004RHQ8 |
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The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language by Average Customer Review: Hardcover (15 January, 2000) list price: $60.00 -- our price: $40.80 (price subject to change: see help) US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review The latest edition of the American Heritage Dictionary is out, and that's hot news--not just for the resolute followers of lexicographical minutiae, but for the general reading and writing public as well. Why? Because the American Heritage is a long-standing favorite family dictionary (never underestimate the value of pictures) and one of the prime dictionary references for magazines, newspapers, and dot.com content providers. For scads of writers and editors across the U.S., it sets the standard on matters of style and lexicographical authority. So this new edition is exciting and noteworthy, but how good is it? In its favor, the fourth edition is as current a dictionary as you can get. It's six years fresher than the 1994 version, with 10,000 words and definitions you won't find in the still venerable but now slightly dated third edition. For example, unlike its predecessor (and also unlike the 1996 Oxford Encyclopedic English Dictionary), this fourth edition covers dot-com, e-commerce, and soccer mom, Ebonics, Viagra, and a surf definition for cruising television channels and the Internet. Its panel of special consultants includes authorities on anthropology, architecture, cinema, and law, plus military science, music, religion, and sports, and that is reflected in an impressively comprehensive coverage of the arts, culture, and technology. Sadly, however, there are no medical consultants on the panel, and that loss is felt in some substandard medical definitions. Other flaws: there's a greater than usual tendency to define a word with a form of the same word--for example, fuzzy, whose first two definitions are "1. covered with fuzz." and "2. of or resembling fuzz." And some definitions seem needlessly wordy, such as the entry for furious, which is "full of or characterized by extreme anger; raging." Compare that with the more succinct Oxford Encyclopedic entry: "1. extremely angry. 2. full of fury." On the other hand, there are valuable entries throughout the dictionary supplying additional information on synonyms, usage, or word history, and these extras, such as the history of diatribe and the usage notes on discomfit, are interesting. The layout is easy on the eyes, with dark blue/green bold type setting the words apart from their definitions, and 4,000 color photographs, maps, and illustrations that are both useful and delightful. On one page, the margin provides color depictions of Francis Bacon, bacterium, and a Bactrian camel. Theodore Roosevelt and a rooster share another margin, while a third page offers Isak Dinesen, a dingo, and dinoflagellate. It is a fascinating book to peruse, and a compellingly scholarly addition to the American Heritage Dictionary line. --Stephanie Gold ... Read more Reviews (29)
The book is somewhat of a tome (over 2000 pages) but is indeed a "user-friendly" reference, featuring color illustrations all throughout the book, and presenting definitions in a clear, interesting, and concise manner. Despite its superficial glitz, this is a quite serious dictionary, including copious material on word origins, history of the English language, and various other scholarly "extras". Besides The American Heritage Dictionary, I use Merriam-Webster's 10th & 11th Collegiate Dictionaries, Merriam-Webster's Third New International(unabridged), and both the Oxford New American Dictionary and the 2-volume Oxford Shorter Dictionary of the English Language. I recommend all of these (available on Amazon) and I find that they complement each other. Again, you won't go wrong in purchasing The American Heritage Dictionary, even if it is the only dictionary that you own.
Isbn: 0395825172 |
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PalmOne m100 Handheld Average Customer Review: Electronics list price: $99.99 US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review If you're new to the world of handheld organizers, the Palm m100 may just be the right fit for you. Under the hood, the Palm m100 features much of the same great software and options we've come to expect from Palm, such as scheduling and contact applications and an infrared port to beam information to other Palm users. But Palm has added some new features to both the engine (which runs Palm OS 3.5) and the chassis. The first thing you notice is the new sleek, curvy design, which helps make it fit more snugly and comfortably in your hand. At just 4.4 ounces, the m100 is far lighter than the Palm III series but features essentially the same dimensions (4.66 by 3.12 by 0.72 inches). You can personalize your m100 by snapping off the faceplate and replacing it with different-colored accessory faceplates. The Palm m100 also includes a removable, double-hinged flip cover, which, with the flick of the wrist, opens like an original Star Trek communicator (though an over-exuberant flick will send it flying off its hinges). You can also display the date and time through a little window when the cover is closed, by pressing the scroll button. The screen is sharp and has contrast-variable backlighting, though at 2 by 2 inches, it's slightly smaller than other Palm devices. Pressing the buttons at the bottom of the m100 automatically open the Calendar, Address Book, and To Do List applications. The fourth button maps to the new Note Pad application, which allows you to write notes directly on the screen in your own handwriting (though the original Memo Pad application remains on the system). The 2 MB of RAM may seem puny in comparison to other Palm models (such as the 8 MB Palm IIIxe), and it is not expandable. However, you can still store an amount of data that would normally clog a paper organizer (up to 6,000 addresses and 1,500 to-dos and memos, according to Palm). A great plus for users on the go is the new HotSync serial cable (instead of a bulky cradle), which is used to communicate with your PC and synchronize your Palm m100 data with data stored in the included Palm Desktop software application. Note that while the Palm m100 ships with software for both PC and Macintosh systems, Mac users will have to order a free serial adapter from Palm (shipping charges are not included). While the Palm m100 isn't for everyone, it is a fun and functional replacement for your paper-based organizer and a great introduction to the Palm family.--Agen Schmitz Pros:
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You won't find tons of features on this model, but I find that I rarely use everything it DOES offer. Its simple gray and black screen is easy to read in both bright and dim conditions. Have an appointment next year? A standing one every Tuesday? No problem. Navigating the calendar, from daily to monthly to yearly displays, is a breeze. I frequently use the alarm feature to remind me of obligations I'm likely to forget - it can be set to go off a minute or several hours beforehand. With a push of a button, you can go to your address book, to-do list, appointment calendar, and a Palm stroke tutorial. Icons on the screen itself take you to the overall menu, calculator, and search features. You can synch the information entered on the Palm to your PC, so you'll have two updated copies of all your information. (The Mac requires a little more finagling than does a PC, but is compatible.) I highly recommend this for people who have not yet tried a PDA. You won't be overwhelmed with bells and whistles, and yet you'll have more than enough features to suit your needs. Its reasonable price also makes it attractive for students and people hesitant to carry expensive items around with them.
Update: After having this PDA for over a year, I wanted to add a few comments. Other reviews mention problems with the flip cover; and it is true that it does, at times, pop partly off, and mine has actually broken a bit near the hinges. But the small chips haven't affected its function at all, and the few times the cover has popped off hardly seem irritating enough to mention. My main complaint at this point is that the screen seems to be losing sensitivity. It does not recognize letter strokes as well, so I cannot write very quickly. I did reset it and begin again (easy enough since you can simply synchronize with your computer to recover all the information), and it seems to be working better, though there are still a few "dead spots" on the screen where it does not consistently respond. Other than that, it has worked perfectly. And I figure that for $100, I couldn't expect much more, so I am leaving my rating at 5 stars, since I think it is well worth the money. Note: I also bought a Kodak PalmPix to go with my M100, and it has been lots of fun. If you can't afford a digital camera and just want to be able to take a few shots every so often to e-mail or whatnot, it's a great toy! It does use up your battery more quickly, though, so be forewarned.
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