Short cut to finding the right pu blisher
343873
This book cuts down on the hassle of plowing through publishers one isn't interested in contacting.  I like that it gives me a clear idea of just what each one is looking for.
2262995
The Purolator PureONE is one of the best filters on the market. The quality of construction is high, the filter is coated with a grippy paint and pre-lubed seal which makes installing it by hand a snap, and it has a synthetic element that is 99.9% efficient. I've heard some people claiming that the regular Purolator is the same filter without the sand finish paint, NOT TRUE. The standard filters (white canister) are also very good, but they do not have the synthetic element.
751874
works like a charm stop wasting money at the store buying chinese crap that you will replace after a week. I finally found a keeper
726051
Acurite is what I wanted. Took me a little while to read properly, but it works just fine.
3188159
This has to be the simplest way to buy a wedding band...log onto Amazon, order a couple, try them, and return the ones you don't like.  Certainly it's way easier than dealing with most jewelers, which is not so different to buying a used car.  Granted you don't get to frob a large selection of rings, but if you have a reasonably close idea of what you want, examining a handful of rings is easily possible if you don't mind floating the money pending refund on the returns.

I would echo some of the sentiments on this and related threads and reviews: my ring seems to be about 0.7 gram lighter than was specified (spec 8.9, actual 8.2) on the Amazon web page and, while it is called a 4mm band, it's closer to 3.8mm wide; these are probably not accidents, but I don't consider it to be a big deal.  To wit, when I look at the current market price of platinum vs the amount of platinum in the ring itself, I'm seeing about 1.5x-2x the current market price of the raw material.  For comparison, I have found the markups at local jewelers and your more boutique sorts of online retailers to be more like 3x-6x the cost of the raw material.  This particular ring is of a well-known brand and is marked PLAT, which mark is allowed for use on made-in-the-USA platinum jewelry of 95% or greater purity.  I believe I have also confirmed that this particular brand typically uses platinum alloyed with ruthenium (though I believe they could use any platinum group metal or cobalt for this purpose).

The ring is gracefully shaped, has a nice polish on it, and is stamped with the aforementioned reputable brand name along with the PLAT designator.  As platinum-alloy wedding band are usually of a sturdiness that a typical structural engineer might call "seriously overdesigned," I don't really expect it to fail...I'm more interested in feeling sure that it's really made of the claimed alloy.  In this case I am satisfied that the ring is what it says it is.  For the price, 8% of variance in weight and 5% in width don't concern me particularly.  In fact, I halfway suspect Amazon is selling by weight from returns or B-stock of various brands, though I have no really firm basis for this hunch.

Overall, a solid purchase.
1157786
Very funny too!  Peruse before your next tasting event to be one of the few with a clue.  And remember to trust your own palate, regardless of price or reputation.  There's ALOT of expensive swill to be avoided :)
3002512
I try HB, B, 2B, 3B, & this one 4B.  I prefer 4B in general for 0.5mm

I bought from Shi-Na JP vendor
Provide soft & dark writing similar to 0.7 2B leads
2613975
Good quick resource for Asian recipes if you were looking for something in a hurry.
276694
Do not limit yourself to old school, commit your se
lf to excellence. You will be self satisfied and wealth.
526680
This book was a really good resource for selecting quality items and avoiding buying things we didn't need.  It was not a great money saver, like Bridal Bargains.  I used it a lot, and would reccomend it to anyone trying to figure out what they really need for a first baby.
770690
After being dissatisfied with PUR & Brita faucet-mounted filters because of cheap quality (failing, falling off of faucet, etc.) I read up about my other options. Culligan came up as a contender with many positive reviews.

It's not perfect (a bit bulkier than the other guys and water pressure that's weaker), but for the sturdiness and the most important results (the water quality), this little guy wins out hands-down.

I would recommend this to anyone fed up with PUR and Brita models.
453482
Ignore the critical drudges who inevitably take the occasion of a new UBU to talk about how much they dig MODERN DANCE and DUB HOUSING. PU's last two records are as good as anything they've ever done and that's to say they're pretty great. So be ahead of the pack and love them now. Then, if you're a critical drudge in 20 years you can say "as I said at the time..."
1766083
Pur minerals is much better than bare minerals because the pressed powder doesn't get all over the place.  I also travel a lot and never had the press powder break.
2281462
The Mystery method is actually Misery Method being direct and authentic is actually good and with this method you become pu**y! I have been trying to get this working until i was frustrated by it until i found another PUA community known as Direct approach or Daygame which encourages directness rather than using same stupid indirect opinion lines. Finally I am happy by not following the misery method!
4411816
This book is a fantastic comparison of the Baguazhang (BGZ) classics passed down through the various lineages. The author has created a wonderful labor of love for those of us who don't speak or read Chinese, much less have access to the resources necessary for such an undertaking. She compares different sources for the 36 and 48 songs (12 and 8, respectively) ultimately showing that they are very similar, regardless of lineage. However, I believe the real gems are her commentaries which elucidate the succinct verses by leveraging her 45+ years of experience with CMA and Chinese culture.

While the songs can be straightforward, there is often a deeper meaning that is missed by those of us who have never lived in the culture or taken the time to understand the context of the times in which these songs were devised. An example, from page 32: "The character pan has richer associations in Chinese than any translation can manage, which is why it has been translated as 'basin' for years. The character pan includes all its meanings, which is why classical Chinese is so concise yet rich in meaning." The author goes on to explain the various implications of the word, providing a level of depth which would not have been available from just the translation. In addition, her commentaries create references within the book itself to help the reader tie together relevant songs. Here's an example from page 77: "Examples of pliant neutralizing defenses are in verses 48.03, 48.04, 48.07, 48.12, among many." Since the songs are not grouped cleanly, these references can be quite helpful.

While, IMHO, this book doesn't replace&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Liang-Zhen-Pu-Eight-Diagram-Palm/dp/1883175003/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Liang Zhen Pu Eight Diagram Palm</a>, this translation of the BGZ classics has become my favorite due to its clarity, scope and depth. If you're serious about your BGZ practice, I highly recommend this book.
876005
I needed a quick chain for my dad for Father's Day. I am a jeweler and usually order through my supplier. Thought hey I have prime I'll try it out. It's a good thing I have a tumbler to get the shoddy patina off and oxidizer to put one back on correctly. Y'all should consider using nontarnishing papers.
1176915
This is what I have been looking for.. for so long. Super Hit is THE Greatest that you can find. Excellent deal - even better for burning later! Be sure to get a Tibetan Incense Burner if you can find one, stainless steel or whichever so you can possibly burn 3 or 4 at a time. Such a soothing experience, I'm an addict!