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G.C.'s Profile
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G.C. (New Hampshire, USA)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Convenient and Affordable!, June 30, 2009
I'm so glad that you can finally buy fresh whole rabbits, ready to go, right from Amazon! You might think that with the shipping charge, that this is a pricey item, but compared to with what I've been paying at Petco, this is a steal, especially when you consider the prep work that this saves me! If you value your time and your money, you'll order your bunnies online from now on. Delicious and plump, and none of that irksome pre-butchering hopping!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Transition was tricky, but worth it!, April 2, 2009
The Breeze litter system appealed to me for a few reasons. I have two 6 year old cats, one male, one female. They are used to a traditional covered litterbox and have used various kinds of litter over the years, from clumping to crystals.
WHY I TRIED IT:
* One of my cats has skin allergies, which are irritated by most litters that produce dust or have fragrances.
* The cats track litter everywhere, despite special mats I have around their box to prevent tracking. One of my cats drinks his water with his paw (dips it in the bowl and then licks it off), so I was concerned that he was consuming a lot of litter residue. The residue from his paws was also making the water in the Drinkwell system dirtier faster.
* They pee a lot! Tons! Most of the time I had to dump out all the clumping litter because it was more clump than clean litter. This made cleaning the box annoying and gross.
THE VERDICT:
The Breeze system has addressed all of these issues. After 3 weeks of using the new box normally:
* The allergic cat's skin is much clearer and I see her sneezing and scratching herself much less.
* They do knock some of the pellets out of the box, but because they are large and not-dusty, it's very easy to contain them, sweep them up, and put them back in the box.
* It does not leave residue on their paws or fur, so they do not track it or get it into their water fountain.
* It is so easy to clean. Yes, it does smell a little when they go #2. I have always had an automatic air-freshener in the room where I keep their litterbox (the laundry room), so it's not a big issue.
* The pellets dry out the poop quickly making it easy to scoop out of the pellets. It's much less "icky" than scooping soggy clumps!
* Changing the pad is simple, too. I change it twice a week, because I have the 2 cats. I cannot let the pad go more than 4 days ... I let it go for 5 days, once, and it leaked a little into the drawer. Cleaning it up was simple, though. Much easier than cleaning up soggy clumps!
TRANSITIONING:
Transitioning the cats to use the Breeze box was a little tricky. I followed the instructions that came with the box to the letter. After 3 days, they began to urinate in the Breeze box, but would not poop in it. After 5 days, they rejected the old box, and pooped onto the litter mat in front of the old box. I decided that at this point to (1) Add a second bag of pellets so that they had more "litter" to dig in and bury their business, and to (2) throw out the old box entirely and move the Breeze box into its place (it had been next to the old box). My cats did complain a little the first night. They seemed a little stressed out, and I expected to come home from work the next day to find poop on the floor and to have to go out and buy a new traditional box and litter and give up. But I was pleasantly surprised to find that by the time I got home from work, they had both used the Breeze box for #1 and #2.
Now they seem to like it quite a bit. Scooping the pellets each night is so much easier than the past issue of scooping clumps. Sweeping up escaped pellets is much simpler than trying to vacuum up all the tracked litter. And I'm so happy that my cat's allergies are doing better!
MY RECOMMENDATIONS:
* I would recommend starting out with 2 packages of pellets in the box to begin with. It makes it more like a regular litterbox and lets them dig around and bury their business like a civilized feline.
* Also, if I could do it over again, after 1 or 2 days of replacing half the litter in the old box with the pellets, I might try replacing all the litter in the old box with pellets.
* I was excited to find out that Amazon's Subscribe & Save has the pellets & pads available. I've signed up because I found that with the free shipping (for orders over $25) and the discount from the Subscribe & Save, it saves me a ton of money! Even with changing the pad twice a week and using double the pellets, it is slightly LESS expensive to use the Breeze system than it is to buy a container of traditional litter each week.
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19 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
Poorly planned, March 19, 2008
Durability: Fun: Educational:
I am an avid fan of Sea Monkeys and am always excited to see the latest accessories designed by the great Sea Monkey Overlords. I was thrilled about the release of the City Mini World - it's just like a real city, only smaller, and instead of people, there are Sea Monkeys, and instead of air, there's water. But the similarities are uncanny.
My Sea Monkeys were just as excited as I was, so when I released them into their new metropolitan digs, I expected to see nothing but FUN. But, boy was I wrong! Turns out that the Sea Monkey Overlords were a little too thorough in recreating city life in a miniature form.
Here are my issues:
1. There is only one mini Sea Monkey Starbucks in the entire mini city, which leads to long lines, stressed out barista-monkeys, and frequent complains about line-jumpers and lack of seating. Furthermore, the Sea Monkey Overlords should have known better that caffeine and Sea Monkeys do not mix! Those little freaks are hyper enough with just water in their systems...add a venti mini caramel macchiato and they are freaking WIRED!
2. Sea Monkeys are notoriously bad drivers due to their limited cognitive functioning and motor skills. And yet, they are given cars! Due to the lack of a mini DMV, I don't even think the Sea Monkeys have bothered with any sort of drivers ed or licensing program. And recent statistics show that 75% of Sea Monkey drivers are uninsured! The Sea Monkey Mini City is plagued with accidents caused by negligent drivers, which is taxing both the mini hospital system AND the mini court system. Take the cars away!
3. Rising rent prices and overcrowding have also made the living situation for Sea Monkeys in the City difficult. Only about a third of all Sea Monkeys in my mini city can afford decent apartments, while the rest are reduced to living from their cars or out on the streets. Those lucky enough to find an apartment usually have to cramp an entire family of 6-8 Sea Monkeys into an apartment designed for 1 or 2.
4. Crime rates in the mini city are also out of control. 3 out of 5 Sea Monkeys in my mini city have been the victim of pickpockets or muggers. Because all Sea Monkeys look alike, it is nearly impossible to find and prosecute assailants. You try picking one out of a lineup!
5. Education is a huge problem in the mini city. Sea Monkeys are so busy waiting in line for a decent cup of coffee, securing a place to live, and dealing with traffic that they invest nearly no time in ensuring that their children are receiving a proper education. 99.9% of all adult Sea Monkeys who grew up in the mini city cannot read above a 2nd grade level, and none can do basic arithmetic. When asked to find the USA on a map, none of them could point it out.
Is this the kind of future we want for our Sea Monkeys?
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
Yes, I thank the day I got one!, March 19, 2008
Durability: Fun: Educational:
If you have ever kept and loved a Sea Monkey, you know how messy those little rascals can be. Leave it to the Sea Monkey Overlords to invent the perfect solution! Not only is this item awesome for helping to clean your Sea Monkeys' home, but it has myriad other uses as well!
1. Sea Monkey transportation. Much better than trying to catch 'em in a net. Trust me. It doesn't work. It just doesn't.
2. Turkey baster. When you are bored with your Sea Monkey underlings, they make a fantastic gravy!
3. Squirt gun! Why stick with boring old water when you can squirt your specially trained attack Sea Monkeys in your enemies' faces! They will never see it coming!
4. Medicine dropper! Who says Sea Monkey water can't cure earaches? I haven't heard anybody say that, and even if they did, I bet they haven't tried it! You could be the first to explore this possible new miracle cure! You could be rich! In addition to squirting Sea Monkeys into your ears, you could also try squirting them in your eyes, nose, mouth, etc. The possibilities are endless!
There are lots of other uses, but if I write them all here, it will ruin the fun of you figuring them out on your own! Remember, with Sea Monkeys, ANYTHING is possible! ANYTHING!!!
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Girl Power!, March 19, 2008
If you liked the original movie, Hostel, you will adore Hostel II. While we get a brief glimpse into the life of one of the original's main characters, Paxton, Hostel II shifts its primary focus on to a new group of adventurous young adults, who are out to prove that guys don't get to have all the fun while on vacation in Europe!
This time, the main characters are Beth, Whitney, and Lorna, three American college students taking a summer art course in Italy. While the three girls have their differences, they decide to overcome any hostile feelings towards each other and instead plan to bond over a weekend girls' getaway to Prague. While on the train, they run into a familiar face - Axelle, the friendly art model from their summer class!
After learning of Axelle's plans to spend a luxurious break at the natural spas in Slovakia, the 3 American girls decide to change their plans and tag along. And they are in for a treat! Not only are the spas fabulous, but the town is celebrating its annual harvest festival, and it appears as though both Whitney and Lorna are destined to find romance in this Eastern European paradise. Beth meets a pleasant American gentleman, Stuart, who she has the fortune to keep bumping into throughout the film.
Of course, no European adventure is complete without some sort of debacle! The girls find themselves in a bit of hot water following the harvest festival dance -- but don't worry too much! When things appear as though they couldn't get any darker, Stuart appears! To save the day? Maybe...but I don't want to ruin the movie for you, so you'll just have to watch to see what happens.
What really touches me most about the movie is how despite tensions with her girlfriends, the stress of being a student abroad, and the heaps of trouble she finds herself in after the harvest festival, Beth shows a tremendous strength of character that really shines through even the darkest moments. She goes to show that with a little spunk, determination, and girl power, she can accomplish things that others would consider impossible.
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7 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
Not as effective as the real thing, January 31, 2008
I am a huge proponent of Dr. Beatrice Bartnett's (and her colleagues') writings on urine therapy. For centuries man has known about the curative properties of urine for treating all manner of ailments from intestinal inflammation, thyroid disorders, kidney infections, and, of course, endometriosis.
So, with that said, I was excited to see that this product is on the market. While synthetic, I figured that due to the careful chemical composition of this synthetic urine that it would be an effective supplement to my personal urine therapy program. I am currently using urine therapy as a treatment as I am afflicted with peduncular hallucinosis, and while the results have been slow-going, I expect to see more and more dramatic effects as the therapy continues over the next few months.
I do have to say that I notice less of an effect when I substitute Quick Fix synthetic urine for the real thing. The taste is not nearly as potent as organic urine, and I tend to feel sluggish and crampy afterwards.
I know that the typical reaction to my use of urine therapy is that of surprise and/or disgust. However, I do urge you to approach the topic with an open mind, and consider reading some of the many materials on the subject. Do I feel I have to drink my own urine? No, I don't. But it's sterile, and I like the taste.
That said, I do not recommend this product for urine therapy, though I have not used it for its intended purpose, and it might be fine for that.
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5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
The Greatest Threat to Mankind, January 30, 2008
It appears as though most of the reviews for this item are intended to be funny. I guess it is human nature to make light of that which we do not understand or that which we fear. However, UFOs and the dangers they present are no laughing matter.
This is a serious device designed for a serious purpose. For some unknown reason, certain individuals are often targeted by alien beings on a repeated basis. Once you have been abducted, your chances for re-abduction increase significantly. Most of my clients are repeat abductees. One of my clients, who is only 33 years old, has been abducted 7 times in the past 4 years. They are crippled by their anxiety, wondering when the next attack will be, wondering when they aliens may decide to keep their unwilling subject for good.
Do you think my client is laughing about this device? No. This device is far beyond a mere novelty. It gives my client the peace of mind that nothing else could provide. When it detects the presence of a possible UFO, my client is given ample warning to hide where the aliens cannot find him.
You may laugh and buy this product as a joke, and I suppose that is all fine and good. But to those of you who have fallen victim to the aliens, I would like to reassure you that this product really does work. You can have your life back, and sleep soundly again, knowing that when you wake up, it will be in your own bed (or wherever you fell asleep last), and not on an examination table in an alien spacecraft.
Alien abduction is no laughing matter. Shame on those of you who would mock the victims of this cruel act. May you never NEED a device like this.
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1 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
I'm not sure I understand..., December 17, 2007
You know, I read this entire series and I read through Confessor twice. I think this is a great finale to a great series. However, I'm a little unclear as to why Richard has such a problem with Jagang and the Order. It would be nice if he explained this somewhere within the story.
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12 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
What's more fun than a barrel of sea monkeys?, August 22, 2007
Durability: Fun: Educational:
Sea monkeys can be great fun, but can also be a great deal of responsibility. When deciding whether to bring sea monkeys into your home, you must carefully weigh the pros and cons, and also do your research. As with any pet, the more you know, the more you can enjoy your new companions' company.
The benefits of sea monkeys are plenty. You'll be amazed at the number of sea monkeys who hatch from the eggs stored in the tiny packet. It just goes to prove that old cliche true, that good things do indeed come in small packages. Sea monkeys are easy to grow and easy to keep in the smallest of homes. Sea monkeys are also lively and cute, providing you with hours of entertainment as you watch them swim around.
However, nothing is perfect. Sea monkeys continue to grow for as long as you keep them alive. They start out small, about the size of the head of a pin. However, as you continue feeding them, they will get larger and larger, making their features more prominent, and allowing them to gain strength that their smaller bodies would be incapable of. It is important to make sure that your sea monkeys don't grow too large or too strong, as there have been reported incidents of sea monkeys who have grown too powerful to control and too large to contain.
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9 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
Strange product, indeed., August 21, 2007
I was really excited to hear that Crocs has decided to delve into the condiment market, but when I received my Crocs Butter I was very much confused. It comes in a sponge that you are supposed to use to apply the butter. I tried this on my toast and it didn't get very much on my toast plus it tasted really funny. I could NOT get this rubbery taste out of my mouth! It doesn't have a nutrition label, but I am 99% sure that there is no actual butter in this "butter".
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(New Hampshire, USA)
