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Invicta Men’s ll Collection Watch #2876

Invicta Men’s ll Collection Watch #2876

From Invicta

Features

  • Movement - Swiss Quartz Movement
  • Water Resistant - 50 Meters (165 feet)
  • Case Diameter - 42 mm
  • Crystal - Anti-Reflective Mineral CrystalMineral Crystal

Dynamic styling, refined details, and overall sophistication distinguish this handsome mid-sized watch from Invicta. The polished steel case which is 42 mm in diameter and 11 mm thick, showcases a blue multi-function dial with luminous hands (plus a sweep second hand) and silver-tone roman numeral markers. Three blue and white subdials display day, date, and hour. The dial sports the Invicta “wings” logo. The watch presents on a comfortable 20 mm wide, steel link bracelet, made up of polished pieces and finished with a fold over push button clasp. Swiss quartz precision drives this handsome watch, which is rated water resistant to 50 meters.

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Mizuno Vintage Pro Batting Glove G2

Mizuno Vintage Pro Batting Glove G2

From Mizuno

Mizuno’s Grip Tabs to ease gloves on and off your hands, New combination palm, embossed leather in strategic locations for improved grip.

Features

  • Pre-curved finger design
  • Flex thumb cut for better flexibility.
  • Ergonomic cut replicates normal function of the hand.
  • Top Quality Leather
  • 1 Year Limited Warranty

We have been looking for a good pair of batting gloves that will last more than a week and keep my son from getting blisters. This is the glove. It protects the heels of his hands better than anything else we’ve tried.

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Major League Baseball Pitching Machine

Major League Baseball Pitching Machine
From Franklin Sports

Practice your swing until you’re hitting like the pros. This quality pitching machine helps your aspiring MLB player get trained for baseball season.

Features

  • Assembled Size: 17.75 in x 9.5 in x 9.875 in
  • Height adjustment for pitches
  • 27-in collapsible plastic bat
  • 8 Aero-Strike plastic balls
  • Balls pitch every 10 seconds

Bought this for my 9 year old grandson and was afraid that it wouldn’t work well enough for him and his 8 year old brother to use. I haven’t had very good luck with toys lately and I thought a pitching machine for $29 was asking a lot. However, it worked just fine. I had purchased an extra set of balls so there would be enough for two rounds before the gathering up process. Seems the extra balls were a little heavier and fired better than the balls that came with the product, so the boys chose to use only the one set and pick-up after each round. (they have a lot more energy than I have) They had a great time practicing their batting and I got credit for getting an awesome gift.

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Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones
From audio-technica

Arrive refreshed after a long flight, avoid distractions in a noisy office, or find peace & quiet in your living room?with ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones. These lightweight, compact headphones effectively reduce distracting background noise by up to 85% while offering the superior audio quality that has made Audio-Technica a worldwide leader in electro-acoustic technology. Ideal for use with MP3, CD, DVD & in-flight entertainment systems, ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint closed-back headphones feature large-aperture 40 mm drivers with neodymium magnet systems for deeper bass, extended treble and higher fidelity. Noise-cancelling electronics are fully integrated in each earpiece, with no need for external modules. A single AAA battery powers the active noise-cancelling technology; the audio functions in passive mode even without the battery. These headphones fold flat for easy portability. They include a detachable cable (remove for noise-cancelling function without audio) with 3.5 mm mini-plugs, a full-size ¼? adapter, a specialized airline adapter for connecting to inflight entertainment systems, and a handy carrying case. Audio functions (in passive mode) even without the battery Fully integrated electronics?no external modules needed Uses 1 AAA Battery Full international 1 Year Warranty

No audiophile here and I haven’t tried others, but these seem to be pretty good bang for buck. This probably makes more sense for listening in noisy environments than pricier headphones. Listen to music over your computer’s hum, or cut out your neighbor’s barking dogs. No battery? Still works as headphones.

A couple of nits - IMHO it sounds like it adds more white noise than would be expected as a normal processing artifact (to mask what it doesn’t cancel?). And I also think that engaging the noise cancellation feature does boost the external signal sent to the phones, contrary to what the manual says (possibly to enhance signal to noise ratio).

Overall - I like it. Quiet! Nice sound, nice quality look and feel.

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O, The Oprah Magazine [2-year subscription]

O, The Oprah Magazine [2-year subscription]

O, The Oprah Magazine gives confident, smart women the tools they need to explore and reach for their dreams, to express their individual style and to make choices that will lead to a happier and more fulfilling life. With one of the most trusted women in America serving as the magazine’s inspiration, O serves as a catalyst for transforming women’s lives.

I’m not a huge Oprah fan but I do love this magazine. In fact, I gave it away a few years ago as a gift subscription and the folks were upset that I didn’t renew for them. I read A LOT of magazines but this one is the best. It talks about different things for everyday people and it seems to stick to it’s demographic. If you want a magazine with a little substance - not just the same old recycled hair, make-up, clothes and sex tips - this is it. The only thing I don’t like is Oprah’s Favorite Things (I’m not sure if that’s the title of the section). Oprah’s “picks” are always very nice but they are way over the average person’s budget.

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Sports Illustrated [1-year Subscription]

Sports Illustrated [1-year Subscription]
Every week SPORTS ILLUSTRATED gets you closer to the heart of sports with spectacular action photography and in-depth coverage. Experience the insider track as SI takes you into the minds and hearts of the players and coaches. With SPORTS ILLUSTRATED you Get Into It!

The most recognized periodical of American sports, Sports Illustrated has proved to be a fine marriage of top journalism (from the likes of Frank Deford, Paul Zimmerman, and Rick Reilly) and eye-popping photography since 1954. Cover stories range from the week’s top games to a retrospective of the legends of yesteryear and their imprint on today’s competition. In each issue, “Inside the Week in Sports” keeps the fan in touch with the major sports news, while “Scorecard” offers SI’s spin on the week. Fans are always eager to dive into SI’s hefty preview issues, a must-have primer for upcoming college and pro sport seasons, including the Olympics. What else would a sports fan want? OK, SI’s infamous swimsuit issue arrives faithfully each winter.

I first subscribed to Sports Illustrated in 1968, and have enjoyed it immensely ever since. I have tried the old Sport magazine and the new ESPN magazine and many in between…nothing comes close.

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KitchenAid? Professional 600 6-Quart Mixer

KitchenAid? Professional 600 6-Quart Mixer

From KitchenAid

A versatile professional mixer that contains everything you need to mix dough faster and better. It includes a PowerKnead(tm) spiral dough hook, which replicates hand-kneading to handle 20% more dough than previous models. One year warranty. Model #KP26M1X.

I received it in time for Thanksgiving and used it many times since. I love the fact that I can make multiple batches of cookie dough in large bowl and motor can take it. Works great and easy to clean up.KitchenAid KP26M1XMR Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixer,Licorice

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The Hillary Nutcracker

The Hillary Nutcracker
From CSB Commodities

Is America ready for THIS nutcracker? You have just found the most innovative new product of the year! Get your hands on the world’s most unique nutcracker…Grab Hillary while supplies last! This Hillary Nutcracker Stands Nine-inches tall. It is a functional, plastic nutcracker with stainless steel teeth secured inside upper legs to grip and crack nuts in their shell. The Hillary Nutcracker will stand upright and has internal stainless steel components and spring. Not recommended for the dishwasher or children under 12 years of age

Features

  • The most innovative new product of the year!
  • A functional, plastic nutcracker with stainless steel teeth secured inside upper legs to grip and crack nuts in their shell.
  • The Hillary Nutcracker will stand upright and has internal stainless steel components and spring.
  • Stands Nine inches tall
  • Feel the Squeeze with Hillary!

This is a really funny gag gift - bought it for a white elephant christmas exchange and it was the hit of the party amongst both liberals and conservatives. That said, it can also get pretty nasty if you have some real jerks around (or drunk people or reviewers) who take these things way too seriously or use it a force their political opinions on others.

Not sure it really works that great, but that’s not really why you buy something like this. It does work and has decent quality.
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LEGO Kids’ Star Wars Darth Vader Watch #2907STWDV

LEGO Kids’ Star Wars Darth Vader Watch #2907STWDV

From LEGO

Little ones will harness The Force of creativity with this innovative watch from LEGO that lets them design their own watch and change the pattern often! Sure to please any artist in the making or Star Wars enthusiast, this watch’s strap comes in a variety of non-allergenic polycarbonite pieces and interchangeable bezels that click together for a personalized look. The round case features a black dial with cool Star Wars graphics and easy-to-read white Arabic-numeral hour indicators that make telling time a cinch for beginners. Water resistant to 165 feet, this watch is as durable as it is fun.

This watch make a lovely gift for a boy approaching puberty who is a Star Wars fan! Everyone loves Darth Vader. It is nominally priced but I would have preferred a slightly larger face and a little better quality to the item. I do not believe the recipient of this gift will notice these trivialities since the item is too sharp for that!

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Braun Pulsonic System 9595 with LCD Screen

Braun Pulsonic System 9595 with LCD Screen
From Braun

Serious shavers in search of the smoothest, most touchable skin… your answer has arrived. Braun’s first washable premium razor fights facial hair to the very last, missing nothing - even in problem areas - with a pivoting, flexing head and sonic pulsing action that delivers 10,000 microvibrations per minute. One-year warranty. Model 9595.

Features

  • Pulsonic Technology: Over 10,000 microvibrations per minute helps to expose and cut more hair with every stroke
  • Gillette Blade Technology: Unique blade technology cuts hair close in a single stroke without pulling or tugging.
  • Power-Comb: Patented technology lifts problem hairs that lie flat to the skin to avoid missed hairs in hard to shave areas.
  • Smart Foil: Unique foil pattern captures hairs growing from different directions for a closer shave in fewer strokes
  • Clean & Renew System: At the touch of a button, automatically cleans, lubricates, dries and charges the shaver.

I have both the Braun 9595 Pulsonic electric razors and the Norelco Arcitec 1090X. So I am qualified to compare the two. The Braun is the hands down better shaver and the best shaver I have ever used. The shaver hugs your face and the vibration system is comfortable almost massage like. Shaving with this shaver actually feels good. The Norelco takes TWICE as long to shave my face and with poorer results. The Norelco requires much more do-over work than the Braun and because it is so light it is difficult to control with precision. The Norelco missed hairs even after lengthy shaves. Also, the Braun comes with the nifty base station that cleans the shaver and charges it. Take my word for it the Braun is a hands down winner when you compare these two shavers.

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