By Mark A, December 2, 2011
This is a hazard! I’ve already lost two cats in this thing. There should be a warning sticker or something. I assumed the cats would float, but they sunk like rocks into the lube. And no, it’s not what you think. Don’t be disgusting. I was trying to create my own cat lube-wrestling league. You know, for sickos.
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Customer Questions & Answers
Do you deliver to Iran?
No.
Healthy and Active answered on Oct 11, 2013
Any chance of getting this on Amazon Subscription?
This will be the first item distributed by AmazonAir but by an industrial type helicopter.
Corbs answered on Dec 11, 2013
Pet Tornado
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3.7 out of 5 stars
Name: Pet Tornado
ASIN: B000FGEZ1E
Price: $5.86
Nature’s most destructive force can be observed and enjoyed. Shake the Pet Tornado clockwise and watch the funnel form. F1–F5 tornado information included.
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39 of 58 people found the following review helpful
Crushed Dreams
By Wednesdayschild, September 7, 2011
This toy brought me sorrow. I made the mistake of thinking that this was going to be an ACTUAL tornado that I was going to get to keep as a pet. I eagerly purchased it and prepared for its arrival. I tied down all loose items that I valued and boarded all the windows of my home. This was a painstaking process, as I have a rather large Precious Moments collection. Knowing its nature, I did not purchase any shelter. Since it is a weather phenomenon, I sort of figured it wouldn’t need any. I’m not sure what tornadoes eat, so I bought a couple of trailers and some old lawn furniture, judging by what I usually see strewn about on TV after one has gone through somewhere. The box arrived, and it was much smaller than I had anticipated. Even an F1 would have required a really large delivery truck. When I got this tiny box, I figured maybe they had vacuum sealed it, and somehow it would spring into real life size when I opened it. I decided to think of a name before I opened it. “Stormy” was too obvious. I finally decided on “Sprinkles”; I thought it was a fun-loving name that would look good on a collar. I tore the box open, anxious to meet my new pet. It was a really tiny cylindrical tube. At first there was nothing in there but what appeared to be water. I figured, sure, clouds (that tornadoes are made of) are made of water vapor…so that makes sense. I just have to make the water evaporate, and—bam—clouds and my pet tornado will appear. There were NO INSTRUCTIONS. Fortunately, I remember learning about the water cycle in elementary school…so I knew that heat was required to create water vapor. I wanted to meet my pet tornado as quickly as possible, so I assumed the microwave was the best way to heat the water up in a hurry. What I didn’t know is that the container that Pet Tornado comes in is NOT MICROWAVE SAFE. It exploded, and the plastic shrapnel killed my parakeet and burnt me, and the water never even evaporated. I just got “pet superheated precipitation flying out of a small kitchen appliance and causing second degree burns.” Injured and disheartened, I waited a few minutes anyway to see if the water would evaporate into a cloud and suddenly spawn a tornado. Nothing. Nothing happened at all. Next time I’m getting a stupid goldfish.
My son told me to give this little thing 4 stars
By Smith-Jones “Happy Mom”, January 11, 2013
He enjoys it a great deal, and he has even given it a name, John. We don’t know John’s “F” category is, but we’ll update as soon as we find out.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Alas, the power of God in your own hands!!! Muahahaha
By Elizabeth M. Callahan II, December 10, 2010
If you have ever wanted to be master creator of your own universe, this toy will help you practice your weather-tormenting abilities…
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Very cute and entertaining!! Obviously just a toy, but well worth it
By Stacey L. Stephens, September 24, 2009
I bought this for my 5-yr-old cousin that lives in NY; we are living in TX. Every time she heard of a tornado in TX, she would think we were dead. We got this for her, and she loved it. It’s a cute toy and entertaining. Some tornado facts on the back. Cute for the price I paid.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Pet tornado
By A Customer, November 25, 2008
Looks like a great gift. Sorry there were no directions on how to make the tornado spin. Took a lot of arm movements to figure it out.
Mechanical Bidet Toilet Seat Attachment
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4.6 out of 5 stars
Name: Luxe Bidet MB110, Freshwater Spray, Non-Electric, Mechanical Bidet Toilet Seat Attachment
ASIN: B001KKRCFA
Price: $36.27
Luxe Bidets are premium quality and are a great hygienic and comfortable alternative to rough toilet papers. This model is easily attachable and detachable from any two-piece, standard toilet seat. All the accessories are included such as hoses, connectors, etc. The installation takes 10 to 15 minutes and does not require any special tools other than a normal screwdriver. The MB110 model offers great value for money. It has one nozzle and a fresh-water connection.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Why I Fully Recommend the Luxe Bidet MB110
By Brian Hamilton, November 2, 2012
Listen here, my friend; I’m about to portend the soon-to-be end of your filthy paper-only trend. Now I don’t mean to offend, but I highly recommend you let your back end descend, spend the next couple minutes as your rear end intends, and then the water, to which you will send, will deftly attend to the remaining loose ends. Soon you finally comprehend, that it’s time to suspend your old paper-only trend, as it can no longer contend with the watery cleanup of your rear end, provided, my friend, by the wonderful Luxe Bidet MB110.
29 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Promote TP to Booty Drier
By llewien, September 8, 2009
Easy to install, only hard part is getting rusty bolts off old seat. Transports your toilet onto the bridge of the USS Enterprise MB110. Photon Torpedoes—wipe out Klingons. Sick Bay—bye-bye hemorrhoids, too. Warp Core Engine—can handle comfortable speeds, but when Scotty is giving it all she can, capable of testing the structural integrity of Uranus. Replicator—instantly turned Costco box with 6-month supply of TP into enough TP for a 7-year mission to boldly go where no man has gone before.
210 of 216 people found the following review helpful
Everyone should have one
By Princeton Dave “Royalh2”, March 5, 2009
I just received this and installed it easily in 15 minutes. My main concern going in was the accuracy of the spray and just overall quality. Well, I can’t say long term, but this works perfectly. I am a bit “anal” when it comes to cleaning that area. I was a wet-wipe fanatic until developing an allergy to whatever was in those things. Plus they are not good for the plumbing. This solved my problem. It is amazing how that stream hits just the right spot and is quite powerful if needed. I highly recommend this item. In fact I am ordering more for other toilets and my parents. I was also a little worried about not having the hot water attachment since my john is in a separate room from the sink. It is not bad at all. Not too cold. Actually, I think I like the cool feeling better than a real hot flow.
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Customer Questions & Answers
Is there an option for water temperature control? I like my water warm.
No. It connects to the same pipe that feeds the toilet, definitely cold. I hear you; I’d much prefer warm water, but so far it hasn’t been bad…I may feel differently in mid-February. Serio
usly, though, I like the superior cleanliness enough that I’ll put up with the cold. Think of it as “invigorating.” ;-)
Thomas L. Biggs answered on September 19, 2013
Can you use this item to also rinse cloth diapers (like you’re able to with a spray attachment)?
I suppose you could rinse diapers, however you would need to be careful. The jet spray drops down and shoots at a 45-degree angle.
Deborah M Mesen answered on September 8, 2013
The Story about Ping
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4.4 out of 5 stars
Name: The Story about Ping (Paperback)
ASIN: 448421658
Price: $3.59
The tale of a little duck alone on the Yangtze River, The Story about Ping is a sweet and funny book with wonderfully rich and colorful illustrations. On a day like any other, Ping sets off from the boat he calls home with his comically large family in search of “pleasant things to eat.” On this particular day, he is accidentally left behind when the boat leaves. Undaunted, the little duck heads out onto the Yangtze in search of his family, only to find new friends and adventures—and a bit of peril—around every bend. The exceptional illustrations bring the lush Yangtze to life, from Ping’s family to the trained fishing birds he finds himself among to the faithfully rendered boats and fishermen. Certainly intended to be read aloud, The Story About Ping deserves a place on every young reader’s (or listener’s) shelf. (Picture book)
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Ping
By Shirley Oney, February 10, 2013
I had this book as a child, and I got it for my grandson. I think it is such a cute story. It was hard to find cuz I thought the duck’s name was Ming. OK, was wrong.
11,089 of 11,510 people found the following review helpful
Ping! I love that duck!
By John E. Fracisco, January 25, 2000
PING! The magic duck! Using deft allegory, the authors have provided an insightful and intuitive explanation of one of Unix’s most venerable networking utilities. Even more stunning is that they were clearly working with a very early beta of the program, as their book first appeared in 1933, years (decades!) before the operating system and network infrastructure were finalized. The book describes networking in terms even a child could understand, choosing to anthropomorphize the underlying packet structure. The ping packet is described as a duck, who, with other packets (more ducks), spends a certain period of time on the host machine (the wise-eyed boat). At the same time each day (I suspect this is scheduled under cron), the little packets (ducks) exit the host (boat) by way of a bridge (a bridge). From the bridge, the packets travel onto the Internet (here embodied by the Yangtze River). The title character—er, packet, is called Ping. Ping meanders around the river before being received by another host (another boat). He spends a brief time on the other boat but eventually returns to his original host machine (the wise-eyed boat) somewhat the worse for wear. If you need a good, high-level overview of the ping utility, this is the book. I can’t recommend it for most managers, as the technical aspects may be too overwhelming and the basic concepts too daunting.
Problems With This Book: As good as it is, The Story About Ping is not without its faults. There is no index, and though the ping (8) man pages cover the command line options well enough, some review of them seems to be in order. Likewise, in a book solely about ping, I would have expected a more detailed overview of the ICMP packet structure. But even with these problems, The Story About Ping has earned a place on my bookshelf, right between Stevens’s Advanced Programming in the Unix Environment, and my dog-eared copy of Dante’s seminal work on MS Windows, Inferno. Who can read that passage on the Windows API (“Obscure, profound it was, and nebulous, So that by fixing on its depths my sight—Nothing whatever I discerned therein.”), without shaking their head with deep understanding? But I digress.
simplehuman Rectangular Step Trash Can
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4.7 out of 5 stars
Name: simplehuman Rectangular Step Trash Can, Brushed Stainless Steel
ASIN: B0016L679A
Price: $99.99
The simplehuman® Rectangular Step Can is designed for superior durability and strength with patented lid shox® technology and a durable, all-steel pedal. The space-efficient shape and internal hinge allow this can to fit in tight corners or close against the wall.
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339 of 356 people found the following review helpful
A MAN’s review—smart engineering is better than others, plus a great cleaning tip!
By G. Conner, October 7, 2011
This is better than the other trash cans we’ve owned. Here’s why:
The closing mechanism is VERY sturdy, especially compared to others, which failed in less than one year. This one uses a folded-steel ridge or “column” that greatly increases rigidity. That supports the lifting mechanism and makes it work better. It’s smooth and quiet!
Another smart engineering decision was to make the top of lightweight plastic.
Other cans had metal lids, which were heavy and required more force to open. That put stress on the opening mechanism. Naturally, they failed too soon.
This can requires very little force to lift the lid. So, in conjunction with the rigid reinforced column, the mechanism is far more robust.
Other features:
It has a handle at the back-top, which makes it easy to move around the kitchen. That’s handy when cleaning, mopping, or doing special tasks like corn-shucking, preparing food, or temporarily storing the cat.
The handle is recessed, not protruding like others. That means it fits neatly against the wall without jutting into traffic, causing me to stub my toe and loudly swear, thereby waking the missus, who adds that to her long list of my offenses.
There also is a small, red locking tab, which holds the lid open. THAT is VERY useful for BIG projects like filing your wife’s seven hundred shoe catalogs. This trash can is expensive, but if you get to the mail box before your wife and dispose of the evidence, you will save at least a hundred dollars the first week!
The interior has two recessed hand-holds.
Special bags…it costs a little more, but the special “J” bags do fit perfectly.
That makes replacing the bag so easy, even a live-at-home, worthless 25-year-old son has actually done it! It is amazing that a 25-year-old male can operate an Android cell phone, a computer, and our impossible home entertainment system and install sophisticated subwoofers in his Jeep…but he just can’t change the trash can bag. Well, this trash can made that job so easy, even he has done it…twice! And he got it right! Now THAT is idiot-proof engineering!…I know, this is getting to be TOO unbelievable. Where’s my video camera?
A KEY feature we all love: the quiet-close lid! The lightweight lid closes slowly and silently via its gas dampening system. It works like the shocks on your car or the assisted lifts on the minivan hatch. Now I can indulge in midnight snacks without waking the girls, which makes them even grumpier than normal. The other cans we had made loud noises when the lid closed. That noise revealed nocturnal kitchen raids and was the catalyst of controversy, curtailing clandestine comestible consumption.
So, when the old trash can broke, I spent the money and got this thing. Couldn’t be happier! My wife likes the design, the kids will now (occasionally) take out the trash, and I can use the trash can late at night without disturbing domestic tranquility. Honestly, this thing makes less noise than opening a can of beer. (Sshhh! I think I’ll have another.)
Pussycat Dolls Workout
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3.9 out of 5 stars
Name: Pussycat Dolls Workout (2009) (DVD)
ASIN: B002LSI1NM
Price: $9.25
Join Pussycat Dolls creator and world-famous choreographer Robin
Antin for the sexiest, most glamorous, and most fun dance workout you’ve ever done! Along with the girls from the Pussycat Lounge Review, Robin will show you simple but striking signature dance moves to hit Pussycat Dolls songs that will help you move with confidence and dance your way to a lean and beautiful body. So if you’re ready to achieve the slim, sleek, toned physique of a dancer and feel fierce while you’re doing it, this is the puuurrrfect workout!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
I Found it So-So
By Cydni Perkins, November 23, 2010
I love to do dance workouts, and this one looked fun, so I decided to try it. Well…I think it would have been better if they had described it as a dance tutorial rather than a “workout.” The dance steps themselves were challenging to learn, but it wasn’t a very good workout. Certain moves, like a kickbox-style roundhouse kick, were repeated only on the left side. I switched between my left and right legs to get a more even workout, but it messed me up on the steps of the dance. The dance moves in this DVD are very overtly slutty, but I kept worrying that my husband would come in while I was struggling to copy the moves, because what could be worse than seeing one’s wife in her grubby workout clothes, stumbling through a skanky dance routine and apparently trying to hump his necktie? I don’t know. My husband is easygoing, but I still think I would be embarrassed. All in all, it was a kinky dance routine, but not really an efficient workout.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
SLUTFABULOUS!!!
By K dogg, October 26, 2010
One word…raunchy. I would never be able to do this DVD if anybody was home. Starting this DVD, I was falling over my feet (coordination is not my strong suit), but as I continually watch this I am really turning into a high-class stripper. Every time you watch it you find a way to improve your dance and add a little pizzazz. The one girl that said that this was not a workout is dead wrong. I am fit and in my early twenties, and every time I do the DVD I sweat through a shirt. It really gets ur heart rate going. My thing was that the first time you see the routine it is freaking hard to keep up with…I recall being in such a rush I tripped over my feet, but after u watch it the second time you really start to get the hang of it. You need a large space to dance in. And you have to actually try; you get nowhere in life doing the bare minimum. This is a five-star workout DVD…I only wish she made more!
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