Jan 31


In Yo’ Face!: The History of Funk, Vol. 2
by V

List Price: $11.98 Publisher: Rhino / Wea
Salesrank: 158845
Released: 1993-09-21
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Tracklisting:
1. Make It Funky, Pt. 1 - James Brown
2. Family Affair - Sly & the Family Stone
3. Future Shock - Curtis Mayfield
4. Funky Stuff - Kool & the Gang
5. What Is Hip? - Tower of Power
6. Soul Power 74, Pt. 1 - Maceo & the Macks
7. For the Love of Money - The O’Jays
8. Tell Me Something Good - Rufus
9. Person to Person - The Average White Band
10. Do It (’Til You’re Satisfied) - B.T. Express
11. Sexy Ida, Pt. 1 - Ike & Tina Turner
12. Pick Up the Pieces - The Average White Band
13. Shining Star - Earth, Wind & Fire
14. Shakey Ground - The Temptations
15. Chocolate City - Parliament

Customer Reviews:
Better Than #1 - This is the One to Start Your Set With
“Funk” is when r&b essentially splintered into three camps in the late 1960’s … pop r&b (most Motown), soul (the Philly Sound plus others) and funk (James Brown, Stax, Southern musicians, etc … eventually all over). Obviously I’m generalizing here as most great musicians could easily traverse from soul to funk and pop - sometimes in some song :-)

But this collection is obviously meant to give you a basic over-view of the best of FUNK … and it mostly succeds. like many of Rhino’s best packages - if you have 2,000 CD’s, you probably already have all the tracks and more importantly, all the ones they could not license and keep the costs reasonable … so you will still need some James Brown, some Tower of Power, and dozens more (I mean, who can live with a library of only 2 Earth, Wind & Fire songs?)… though you will have all the WILD CHERRY you will need … is there a compilation of the 1970’s that PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC is not on?

For beginners of casuals fans of Funk, this is a nice beginning but that’s all it is … I’m not sure any set can be comprehensive … well, any set less than 20 volumes and need to include Motown, Atlantic, Philly, Stax, and a couple dozen other labels …

You can’t go wrong with any in the series as there are at least several MUST HAVE gems on each one but strangely, Volume 1 is the weakest of the set. You can actually pick up that one last if just can’t do without it or better yet, skip it and pick up the 20 CD’s you really need from James Brown, Sly & Family Stone, Parliment and of course later, Prince.

The sound quality is excellent - great job on remastering so these will replace a lot of weaker digital transfers.

Vol 2 proves to be a better sequel
If you were piqued by the first volume of this series, you’d overdose on the better selection of music here. If you are a serious funk/ol skool maven, you’d be more likely to say “Thats better.” This CD has more of the type of funk that is enjoyable and less filler.

There is some there to be sure. I have nothing at all against Tina Turner, but Ike is someone I could do without. The liner notes in the series is what makes this series good. I’d be willing to bet you’d find some nuggets of info that you didn’t know (Check the reason behind Average White Band’s name) This is clearly better than its predecssor and one to obtain if possible

Funked Up!
This series of CDs are great. A friend of mine picked one up in the shop and we all laughed at him — until he put it on. Now every one of my friends owns the whole set. Yeah, its a bit of a history lesson but more importantly, the songs are so damn funky and fun! My favourites are Vol. 2 and 4 but they’re all funky!

Jan 31


SanDisk 4GB microSD Memory Card for RIM BlackBerry 8900 Curve, 8350i Curve, Storm 9530, Pearl Flip 8220, 9000 Bold, 8110 Pearl, 8330 Curve, 8120 Pearl, 8130 Pearl, 8310 Curve, 8320 Curve, 8820, 8300 Curve, 8830 Smartphone

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Salesrank: 154
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Features:

  • Brand new SanDisk memory card.
  • Capacity: 4GB
  • Standardized: complies with SD card specification standards
  • Ultra-Portable: extremely small footprint design
  • Ultra-Portable: extremely small footprint design

    Customer Reviews:
    great deal and got here fast
    great deal considering it was less than target or anywhere else i looked. fits my blackberry curve 8310 from at&t perfect!

    Sandisk 4GB Memory Card
    Not much to say. Product works like it’s supposed to. No problems as of yet to report.

    memory card for Blackberry Curve
    This card is as advertised and like most Sandisk products I have had not had any problems. Excellent for the price. No problems with delivery. Highly recommended.

  • Jan 31


    iPlay Zoom Around Garage

    List Price: $59.99 Publisher: International Playthings
    Salesrank: 1835
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  • For Ages 12 months and up

    Customer Reviews:
    Great Toy
    I bought this for my 22 month son a few weeks ago and it has become his favorite toy. He will play with it for at least 30 minutes at a time and was delighted when he worked out the elevator and how the cars joined together (they are magnetic). I have bought a number of toys made by iplay and have been satisfied with them all.

    Good toy for toddlers, but very basic
    I bought this garage for my son’s first birthday. It was very easy to put together, but it is also very easy to take apart. It could have been designed a little better, so that the parts wouldn’t come off the base so easily. It is fine if you don’t pick it up too much. It has a volume control, so you can adjust the noise level, or even turn off all the sound effects. I am a bit disappointed with the size of the top floor of the garage. There is barely enough room to put all three cars on the top level. It is a nice toy, but I wish that I had bought the Fisher Price garage instead.

    Pricey Play Toy
    Luckily (for me) my mom bought this expensive toy for my son. He got it when he was around 12 months old and didn’t really play with it much for the first six months. He initially was afraid of the sounds it made! He mainly tore off the arc with the “P” on it to use for teething. Later on he snapped the little barrier arm to the elevator in two-which created a potential choking hazard in the small round piece created when it broke. He does love the magnetic cars, though. He enjoys the sounds the garage makes now that he’s 21 months old, but still doesn’t really get the concept of running the cars through the car wash or sending them for a ride in the elevator. I’d say this is a toy for a three year old and up. Overall, I’m glad he’s gotten some enjoyment from this toy but I’m glad I wasn’t the purchaser.

    Comes apart very easily.
    It’s a great looking toy but the parts don’t snap together they rest in place, had I known that, I would have passed on this one. I returned it. I was spending a good part of my day putting it back together over and over again. It also should come with a helocopter for the helocopter pad but doesn’t so the kids put the cars up there, it’s confusing…

    Lots of fun for many years!
    My daughter chose this as my Christmas gift for my grandson and she is VERY particular with what her new son plays with. He has enjoyed it since before he was a year old and will enjoy it for many years to come. It’s one of those toys that will entertain little minds for more than just one year or less. It was well worth the price.

  • Jan 31


    PSP Super Travel Case With Pockets

    List Price: $9.99 Publisher: CTA Digital
    Salesrank: 64
    Released: 2008-01-18
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    Platform: Sony PSP
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    Features:

  • PSP Super Travel Case With Pockets
  • The Ultimate in Travel Cases From CTA Offers A Durable Rubber Shell
  • The PSP is Securely Held By Locking The Center Flap
  • Carry Strap And 2 Slots For UMD Disks Included
  • Double Zipper Enclosure And A Heavy Duty Bag Clip

    Customer Reviews:
    PSP
    Great product. My daughters love it and play with it nonstop. I would encourage the purchase of a case and a memory stick when you buy the game. It’s not so clear that you need the memory stick.

    Good value + Excellent case
    I purchased this case for my daughter’s PSP 3000 based on the reviews and features. We are both pleased with the sturdiness, protection and quality. I am very happy that I chose this case over others and worth the price.

    First thoughts with product in hand and filled with PSP/ect:

    * Case feels like quality, formed rubber exterior, properly & thoroughly padded. Attractive.

    * Solid zipper.

    * Belt/strap loop on back. Also clip loop. Nice to have choices.

    * PSP is surrounded by soft padding and is strapped down.

    * Ample storage (2 dedicated game slots with extra storage for more games or accessories like headphones, cleaning cloth, etc.

    After a couple weeks of use, we have NO complaints. No trouble with scratching from the smooth rivet inside the PSP section that connects the clip loop to the outside (although I am watching that for potential problems.) and the case is holding up to continual use. I can easily put 5 games/movies in this case (2 in dedicated slots, 2 in extra storage area with headphones and 1 in the PSP itself) and this travels well. At this point, I would recommend this case and believe that it is the best value for the price, excellent quality.

    REVIEW
    THE APPEARENCE IS GOOD, I DONT USE THE PRODUCT BECAUSE THE PSP Logitech PlayGear Pocket - Slim, IS BETTER IN MY OPPINION, I TRY USE IT WITH PSP AND POCKET SLIM BUT THE SPACE IS ONLY TO PSP.

    Good case but too small and a little cheap
    The quality is good considering how low the price is, it has a good zipper and rugged padding. There is a little metal clasp in the case that scratches the PSP though. It is not big enough to hold the charging cable and that is a deal killer for me, I want everything i need in one small case.

    Pretty Good
    This is a pretty nice case for the price.

    Pros: No branding, well made, rubber coating on outside and 2 belt options.

    Cons: Rivet makes contact with PSP and moves when clip does. Tight fit for a PSP 3000. Only 2 UMDs and PSP can fit in case.

    Overall it’s not bad. I would give it 3.5 stars. Just wish it was a tiny bit bigger and the rivet had some fabric over it.

  • Jan 31


    iGo Tip A97 for the Kindle 2, Kindle DX, Motorola RAZR2, Q2, and KRAZR2

    List Price: $9.99 Publisher: MOBILITY ELECTRONICS ( i-Go )
    Salesrank: 165
    Our Price: $8.30
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    Features:

  • Automatically configure to ensure each device gets the precise amount of power
  • Portable and lightweight - eliminates the need to carry multiple adapters
  • Utilizes rapid charge technology for the fastest charge
  • For use with iGo chargers (sold separately)
  • Use only with A-series power tips

    Customer Reviews:
    Mini-USB plug
    I ordered this when I got my Kindle, and was suprised to learn I already had it because my bluetooth headset uses the same plug. It does what it is supposed to, but check if you already have it.

    Great adapter that has replaced 2 power cords…
    This adapter works perfectly with my Razr2, and has reinforced my commitment to my iGo power system! Before using the iGo system, my briefcase was filled with a tangle of wires for all of my electronic gear, but now I have one system, and a pouch of adapters for my devices.

    An added benefit is that I am able to charge two devices at once. For example, I can be powering my laptop and recharging my phone simultaneously with the “split adapter” (included with the iGo power system.)

    Additionally, the system comes with a car adapter, so I have actually replaced 2 old cords with the purchase of this tip (and others).

    Although this review is primarily to support this particular tip, I can’t emphasize enough how efficient the iGo system is. I encourage you to seriously consider purchasing one.

    iGo A97 tip works for Palm Pre
    Quick note, this DOES work for the Palm Pre, but there is a trick to it. Put the phone into power save mode FIRST (push the power button and the screen goes black) THEN turn on the iGo and insert into the phone. Good Luck!

    Excellent Product
    I love the iGo line of tips and chargers.

    This one works great with my Kindle 2 and also my Verizon Mifi pocket 3G router.

    You will love it !

    I use it with the BB Storm
    Great product, watch out for the compatibility issues on the different chargers. Make sure your charger works with the blue dot tips.

  • Jan 31


    Alera(tm) VA314848MC - Valencia Series Presentation Cabinet, 48 x 8 x 48, Medium Cherry

    List Price: $689.00 Publisher: dealz4real
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    Jan 30


    April Baby Shower-Bath Filter

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    Jan 30


    Winter White Minnie 8″ Plush Beanie

    List Price: Publisher: Disney
    Salesrank: 118307
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    Features:

  • MINNIE IS READY FOR THE SNOW IN HER FURRY HAT,
  • COAT AND MUFF. SHE HAS WHITE FUR BALLS ON HER
  • SNOW SHOES, A WHITE BOW TIE AND WHITE FURRY
  • TRIM ON HER CAP. SHE WEARS A RED JEWEL FOR
  • JANUARY BIRTHSTONE. SHE IS SHIMMERING SOFT.

  • Jan 30


    Fagor Duo 10-Quart Pressure Cooker/Canner

    List Price: $144.00 Publisher: Fagor
    Salesrank: 20513
    Our Price: $110.98
    Availibility: 1
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    Features:

  • Made of high quality 18/10 stainless steel, can be use on all heat sources- gas, electric, ceramic and induction
  • Spring type mechanism in dial format can be maneuvered from one setting to the next without changing valves
  • Sleek black handles are ergonomically designed to make for easier handling
  • Automatic pressure release position, visual pressure indicator and safety locking handle prevents opening under pressure
  • Comes with instruction manual and recipe book

    Customer Reviews:
    It may explode
    This item is extremely dangerous!!! After merely one month use, the pressure cooker exploded this morning. It was cooking 1-cup of congee. When the steam just came out for a few seconds, suddenly, BOOM, the cover flied away and the pot jumped to floor. Rice was scattered everywhere in kitchen. I checked the lid. Its built-in safety mechanism to prevent explosion didn’t work at all. Fortunately, no one was hurt. This is my third pressure cooker and is the only that exploded!

    I usually don’t write reviews…
    I usually don’t write reviews, but I believe the Fagor Duo 10-Quart Pressure Cooker deserves a review. My wife wanted a canner, so I started research on pressure cookers. The more I learned, the more I wanted a pressure cooker to cook food with. For us, aluminum was not an option to cook food in, and we have a fairly large family so we wanted a large pressure cooker. This was the largest stainless steel pressure cooker I could find that was within our budget. We have had this pressure cooker for about two months now, and we grow to love it more and more with every use. So far the quality appears to be very good. The only item I can think of that I might add would be a pot just like the basket for pip cooking, only without the holes. This pressure cooker is now becoming an indispensable and integral part of our cooking on a daily basis. I highly recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a quality pressure cooker at an affordable price.

    Great Pressure Cooker
    This pressure cooker is very easy to use. This is the first pressure cooker that I have bought and was impressed by how easy it was to setup. The instructions where clear and I was cooking no time!

    The cooker is built very solidly and has held up so far very nicely( we use it at least once a week for the past 2 months)

    Mine cracked after 5th use
    I put this on my Amazon wish list for Christmas and a family member got it for me, I used it 4 times and loved it, then after the last use (ham and bean soup) we heard a metalic noise come from the kitchen a few times in the evening (the soup was done at 11:30 AM) and we could not figure out where it was comming from, then the next day I notived ithad cracked around the upper rim in 3 places opposite the handle. It was stone cold when this happened, strangest thing I have ever seen.

    I suppose I am SOL since I have no receipt and it sounds like Fagor’s customer service is next to nothing. I will give it a shot tomorrow and report back if thye do anything for me, otherwise it came to $20 per use!

    Handle broke after 3 months, and customer service refused to help
    We bought the Fagor Duo 10-Quart pressure cooker, and it worked great. After only 3 months, however, the metal part that attached the handle to the pot broke off. It looks like it was welded on, but only in a few small spots. We sent an email to customer service at Fagor, and Jennie Ramos from Fagor customer service wanted us to buy another handle because “handles, pressure values, and gaskets are not covered under the warranty”! It’s not even possible for attach a new handle to it because the metal part, which technically is part of the body, came off! I’ve replied to her with pictures of this and describing the problem, and so far I’ve gotten no reply. I think once they get your money they don’t care about their customers, and they don’t stand behind their products.

    The functionality is good, but can’t say the same about the build quality. If it breaks, don’t expect Fagor to help you.

  • Jan 30


    Law Enforcement Professionalism DVD

    List Price: Publisher: AIM Multimedia
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    Features:

  • Law Enforcement Professionalism DVD
  • What can law enforcement officers and their agencies do to foster professionalism?

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