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Cup-Capacity K-Cup Spinning Carousel


This is very nicely built and a good size for the counter top. I was expecting it to be larger, but it is just the right size to sit next to your coffee maker. Much better looking than having stacks of keurig coffee containers sitting around the counter!! My only wish is that it had 4 rows of containers instead of 3 so my wife and I could split the space in half!!

UPDATE: We've had this for almost two years now. Still using it and it still looks great and we use it everyday.

Blackberry Trackball /Ring Repair Replacement Fix Fixing for Rim Blackberry

My trackball on my 8100 pearl stopped scrolling up. I tried pulling it out and cleaning it, to no avail. I was a little suspicious whether this would fix the problem, but it did. It looks and fits just like OEM. It was pretty easy to install: just pry under the silver ring around the trackball, and the ring pops out. Then pry the smaller silver ring out, and then pop the trackball assembly out and pop the new one in. Not for those that are very technologically faint of heart -- but no harder than, say, adding memory to a computer. Google "blackberry trackball" and people have picture tutorials. I am just glad I did not have to get a whole new blackberry to fix the problem.

Apple iPhone 3G Textured Leather Horizontal


I've been using this case for two weeks now and I'm extremely happy with its functionality. The case is made from soft leather and has a clip and belt loops, so you have two options for carrying it. The cover closes magnetically. There's no need to fumble with velcro or snaps. When my iPhone is in the case, I can easily ensure that the sound is off with a quick glance. If I listen to music with earbuds, the iPhone fits in the case with the jack plugged in. There's an opening for the jack. The case holds the iPhone in place securely, but you can push it out with your finger using the slot at the bottom of the case. I would highly recommend this case!

electronic coin counter


After 2 dismal experiences with different "automated" coin sorters, I ordered this for my husband. No more buckets (literally) of change, no 9% fee, no frustrated hubby spending hours trying to accomodate the flimsy automated machines before returning them in disgust. Quick, easy...it works!

Classic Electric Pencil Sharpener,


I had originally purchased a cheap electric pencil sharpener and was frustrated with its lack of performance. I finally "bit the bullet" and spent the big bucks for one that received excellent reviews. I couldn't believe a simple pencil sharpener could be worth that much money, but I am soooo happy with it that I don't begrudge the cost any longer. It sharpens quickly, perfectly every time. It doesn't stop when sharpening is completed, but you can hear the sound change and know it's done. I highly recommend this product and would definitely purchase it again. I can't believe I got so excited over how well a pencil sharpener works! Few things today seem to have superior performance, so our expectations and standards are lower. Not so with the Panasonic pencil sharpener; it's a great product.
Amazon.com Product Description
A reliable electric pencil sharpener with a sleek design that is sure to blend into your workspace, the Panasonic KP380-BK Classic Electric Pencil Sharpener makes it easy to keep your pencils at their sharpest and most dependable. Engineered to meet everyday home and office needs, this sharpener is perfect for everyone from aspiring artists to professionals who rely on pencils to do the job.


This compact, stylish sharpener looks good in any office. A Perfect Point Every Time
With a hardened steel cutting wheel that promises a perfect 16-degree point every time, and patented Auto-Stop technology that saves time and prevents pencil waste, this sharpener makes it easy to keep a clean, usable tip on all your pencils. A heavy-duty, sealed motor ensures that this sharpener performs reliably, whether you use it occasionally or on a daily basis in the classroom or the office. This sharpener is held in place by non-skid suction cup feet, so you'll never have to worry about the unit slipping off your desk and making a mess. And a semi-transparent receptacle displays pencil shavings, so you always know when it's time to clean out this sharpene

PURELL Portable Hand Sanitizer

PURELL Portable Size Hand Sanitizer, .05 oz. Size GOJ300560
Purell is wonderful back-up to cut down on the spread of germs. Having taught 1st grade, these are wonderful to have in the classroom for guests, children, other staff, and myself. (Okay, there are some rules...no using these on the playground to squirt at one another.)

In a business setting, their size is ideal for guests to grab and go. Greatest usage is between January and March...I stock up on extra then!

PRO Dual Cartridge Respirator

 I have been renovating my home for years and never got a respirator for reasons that mostly revolve around laziness shrouded in a cloud of machismo. I occasionally donned the white masks you would get from the local hardware store, but quite frankly, they don't do a whole lot. This is my first respirator, and I have to thank the authors of the many reviews I read on this site that made me choose this one in particular. 

I've used this under the house (fine dirt), while gardening (pollen), while sweeping (dust), and while using power tools to cut/mill wood (fine sawdust, smoke). I don't think any respirator will ever give you the experience of the freedom of not wearing any breathing apparatus of course, but this one is actually more comfortable than those white masks, and I breathe a lot better after my jobs are done. No more coughing and raspy throat for me! 

Due to pollution, a bit of aging, and probably all those years of not wearing a respirator when I should have, I now have a mild asthmatic reaction to irritating airborne particles (I take Qvar everyday and have albuterol on standby). Don't let this be you! Get a respirator (I am of course, recommending this one) if you do any job/housework that results in you coughing or having to rinse your nose and/or mouth out afterwards. Your lungs will thank you. 

Here are some downsides to wearing this (and probably all) respirators: 
- Having facial hair will not allow a good seal around the muzzle (so shave, and beards, goatees, mustaches, mutton chops, etc. are out) 
- It's a giant thing strapped to your face and head. I've unpleasantly bonked into things while working. 
- The quick release clip on the back is great for getting in and out of this thing (I've read many reviews saying this is a key feature that many other respirators lack), but while it's very useful, the clip is kind of small and hard to operate (especially if you're wearing gloves). 
- You'll look like a member of a hazmat team. 

Here's some upside bullet points: 
- Replacement cartridges are easy to find (something I think people don't always think about). I've seen them at OSH, Home Depot, and of course, Amazon. 
- The quick release clip gets you in and out in easily 
- I get sweaty and dirty, but this has been easy to clean 
- Replacement cartridges easy to remove and install (don't know if this is normally an issue or not, but I thought I'd mention it) 
- Did I already mention this will help save your lungs? 
- You'll look like a member of a hazmat team.
 

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