We purchased this lock from our local Babies R Us with our first daughter. I was a bit apprehensive about the adhesive being strong enough, but sure enough it held just fine.

After 3 years we had to relocate, and I was actually not able to remove the lock without fear of leaving adhesive gunk behind, so I left it in place. That should give an idea of how god it sticks on a properly cleaned, smooth surface. However, after those 3 years of use, the plastic shroud around the hinge was just starting to crack a little, so I'm not sure how much longer it would have lasted.

All in all, a solid product. One last note - as others have stated, it may not fit all ovens. I could see where certain designs may not allow for a place to put the lock, so be aware that you may need to return it.

I ordered this shower head hoping to reduce my water usage, and it certainly has helped in that regard. It's a simple product, so no need for a long review. Here are the key point:

- I tested this unit at 1.4 gpm. My previously installed 2.5 gpm shower head tested at 2.1 gpm. Given that gpm is based on 80 psi pressure, I'd have to assume this shower head is actually a 1.5 gpm head. No big deal to me, I'd suspected that since the description mentioned 1.5 GPM, despite the product title saying 1.25.

- The performance is very good, especially when considering the 33% decrease compared to the previous head.

- No instructions were included with the unit. Not a big deal if you've dealt with these things before. If not, take care to remove any residual teflon tape from your old head, and replace the teflon tape with a new wrapping - about three layers will do. Also, don't over tighten the new unit. Hand tighten and then give it an extra 1/4 to 1/3 turn with a wrench (take care to protect the finish of the shower head).

I purchased two ST01C's from Amazon over two years ago, and have been very happy with them. They control two sets of outdoor lights (the front door light, and lights over my garage).

All of the lights are CFLs, which is important to note since some other timers have problems starting CFLs. And I love the fact that they not only can turn on and off at sunset and sunrise, but they have a randomizing feature to insure they don't turn on at exactly the same times every day (i.e. a bit of extra security).

The switches are a bit difficult to program - be sure to keep the instructions in case you ever want to change the program. I suppose the difficulty is to be expected because there is so little space for the buttons - and thus a limited number of buttons to work with.

The switches timers seem to both be a little fast - creeping forward 5 - 7 minutes a year (guestimate).

I received my Door Tite (aka Door Tight) strike plate yesterday, and it couldn't be easier to install. It fit perfectly in place of the original strike plate, and works as advertised - it definitely holds the door shut tight as long as you make sure to pull it shut all the way. The brass construction is very sturdy, and I anticipate it lasting years without loosening its grip.

There really isn't much more to say about the product as it is otherwise simple and straightforward.

Note, however, that you only receive one strike plate in your order. The photo of the product might given an impression that you will be receiving a two-pack, but in reality it is just showing the front and back of the strike plate. Additionally, the text of the description mentions plural 'plates', i.e. 'one piece strike plates'. This is also misleading.

I was torn between giving this a 4 or 5 star rating. The product itself is 5 star, but the misleading description was disappointing. Even in only receiving one, I still recommend this.

Many people have commented that the Second Edition of the Official (ISC)2 Guide to the CISSP CBK was a big improvement over the first edition. I have to wonder how bad the first edition must have been?

Before getting into the details of my concerns, let's look at the layout of this hardbound, 968 page "brick".

The book is organized in a 1:1 correspondence with the 10 Domains of the CISSP CBK (i.e. one chapter per domain). This organization is nice as compared with the All-In-One CISSP 4th Edition, which has something like 12 chapters to cover the 10 domains (which can make it hard to cross reference concepts).

Each domain is written by a different author (or authors) who are CISSP's and experts in the field covered by the domain. In concept this is a good idea, and in a few places it was clear that the authors tried to impart some real-world knowledge and experience (such as the BCP/DRP chapter). However, it also leads to contrasting writing styles and some issues with "continuity".

As one might expect, many domains have concepts that overlap. On occasion, the text of the book will call attention to areas that relate or overlap with other domains, but this is inconsistent and sometimes results in the reader having some questions in their mind about the 'big picture' of the concepts. Given the CISSP is primarily a managerial level certification, understanding the big picture is critically important.

In general, the content seemed relevant, though the organization left something to be desired (more on that later). However, I was a bit surprised to see quite a bit of disparate information in this book when compared with the official (ISC)2 Review Seminar course material. There were at least a few topics covered in one, but not the other. I would have expected there to be better alignment between two current and "official" (ISC)2 sources, and it left me somewhat questioning which resource to focus on.

Speaking of the content, as compared to the All-In-One CISSP (Shon Harris) book mentioned above, this book is more of a traditional technical guide. Shon Harris' books occasionally interject opinion that borders on 'soapbox' material. And I find her "jokes" to generally not be funny, and often distracting. Some might consider the Official (ISC)2 Guide to be dry in comparison, but in technical reference books I prefer clear and succinct writing.

As mentioned, the layout of the individual chapters could be improved. The book does follow a typical hierarchy for introducing concepts (i.e. the main topic introduced with large, bold font, sub-topics using smaller fonts, italics, etc). However, in many cases the context of the material was not introduced well at the start, leading the reader to question whether a "sub-heading" represents a new topic, or a topic relating to the previous topic. In many cases the material gets nested 5 or 6 layers deep, making it hard to differentiate whether a new section is a sub-topic or a new upper level topic. This is a bit hard to explain so I hope that is clear. Again, this certification is not about memorization, but rather concepts and how they interrelate, so the book's organization is important.

Another area that was lacking was the use of tables, figures, and diagrams. There are some tables, etc, but there really should have been a few more. This could have really helped in providing additional context for some of the topics (see previous paragraph). This is an area where the Shon Harris All-In-One CISSP is better.

I also wish the editor/publisher would have taken a bit more time to improve the index. How can key elements such as "Software Development Lifecycle" and "Common Criteria" not even have index entries? My recommendation is when reading this book and taking notes, be sure to notate page numbers in your own notes for future reference.

There were also the usual amount of typo's and a few technical errors. The quantity of errors in tech books seems to be on a slow, steady rise, so I'd consider this book to be typical or maybe only slightly worse than typical.

Ultimately, for those studying for the CISSP I would recommend this book simply because no single book covers the entire CISSP scope. Couple this book with either the CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, Fifth Edition, or perhaps the CISSP For Dummies 3rd Edition if you are looking for a cheaper option that might serve an an easier introduction to the material.

UPDATE: I forgot to add that I did pass the CISSP using primarily this book, coupled with the Review Seminar mentioned above. Took the test August 8 of 2010, received notification that I passed in September, and received my certificate in October.

My approach was as follows:

I started studying for the exam in late May, targeting a test date of August 8 (note the date on my review was August 7). I basically counted the number of days I had to prepare, subtracted 1 week for review time and about 7 "off" days to allow for days off or catch up. I also subtracted one week for the review seminar course that I took the week prior to the exam. I then took the number of remaining days an divided the number of pages in the book by that to set a pages per day goal. I think the result was something like 18 or 19 pages per day.

That was my goal - read 19 pages per day and take notes as I read. The next day I'd review the previous day's notes, and read another 19 pages and take notes. I used the Shon Harris book as a supplement to fill in gaps that I felt were unclear.

My journey to purchasing the Weider Power Club 290 started with a simple search for a pull up bar. After reading numerous reviews of pull up bars, it seemed there were a lot of variables that made a simple pull up bar difficult to select. They were either not sturdy, or didn't fit certain doorways, or would damage the door's trim paint, etc.

In that research I learned about the Weider Power Club 290 and several other VKR-type equipment that had pull-up bars. The Weider is more expensive than others, but reviews constantly gave it accolades for being sturdy and easy to assemble. Having limited space, minimum foot print was also important. Compared to lower priced brands, this model takes up the least amount of floor space. I also liked the fact that in addition to pull-ups and chin-ups, I could add vertical knee raises and dips to my routine. Pull-ups, chin-ups, VKR, and dips are all some of the best compound movements that can be done to gain strength, so it was easy to convince myself to spend the extra money.

After receiving this equipment last week, I agree with the reviews I'd read. It is easy to assemble with excellent instructions so long as you spend a few seconds studying each picture (in addition to reading the instructions). It is sturdy (minimal flex...I'm 175 lbs), looks nice, and gives a great workout. Those unsure about whether you can do a pull-up or chin-up may want to look into the Weider Power Club 390, which offers an assist feature to reduce the weight you have to pull up.

My tips for assembly would be (as mentioned above) to study each picture for a few seconds paying attention to when washers are used, etc. I mistakenly assumed washers were used on a couple of steps when they weren't. I didn't discover this until a later step when I ran out of washers but still needed 4. I was able to assemble this unit entirely by myself, though the step of adding the arm rests was a bit awkward - a second set of hands would have been helpful. The only tools used were a ratchet wrench set, phillips screwdriver, and rubber mallet. Adjustable wrenches would work in place of the ratchet wrenches, but you need to use two.

In summary, I am very happy with this purchase. The equipment looks nice, takes up minimal floor space (for VKR equipment), is sturdy, and provides a great workout compliment to my existing equipment.

Update July 2010: I've been using this equipment for 7 months now, and I am still happy with it. One drawback that another reviewer mentioned (and I agree with) is the lack of a real close-grip pull-up. You can do shoulder-width, wide-grip, and the 'inside' narrow grip, which is still a pretty good variety. Still a 5-star in my opinion though, as I'd much prefer the added ability to do full body weight dips and VKR's (not to mention the extra confidence in the stability) as compared to a cheap doorway pull-up bar.