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First one we ever bought. Got this for my wife who is slightly technology challenged and she loves it. She is still learning the ins and out but got it one day and she was using it the very next and was all geeked about it. Wasn’t too big for her and didn’t feel she needed a sweat band on her wrist like lots of others have to do with the older version. Thinking of getting a bike mount for it and using it on the mountain biking trails. Will get a better understanding on how well it works in the trees that way!
Hunters in the Sky

It seemed like forever until we were finally able to purchase one of these, but I LOVE it. It’s so much fun. I’m not big on sitting down and playing video games all day on my butt, but this thing really gets you moving, even in your typical RPG games you have to move a little. A lot of fun and highly recommended. I originally wanted a different system, but I’m SO GLAD I got this one. If you’re not sure which system you want, GET THIS ONE!!!!
Fight For The Sky

With a terribly thin plot, and wooden performances from its accomplished ensemble cast, Sky Captain and The World of Tomorrow still delivers in a kind of invigorating, stimulating and cornball way. The highlight of the movie is obviously the astounding visual effects, all add later by digital computer. The story, characters, and everything else are merely vehicles for the special effects. The movie has a sheer audacity and boldness of vision, but the admiration quickly evaporates after 15 minutes when one thinks of the film’s numerous plot holes, the terrible writing, and the actors that are generally stiff and non-inspiring.

The generic plot plunders every classic film from The Wizard of Oz to Star Wars and Indiana Jones. The story centers on the mystery of a group of disappearing scientists in the 1930’s. Perky reporter Polly Perkins (spunkily played by Gwyneth Paltrow) tries to find out what happened to them. After meeting one of the scientists, she’s trapped on the streets of Manhattan when futuristic, giant robots begin to storm the city in search of power filled generators. Joe ‘Sky Captain’ Sullivan (Jude Law) is called to save the day. Joe and Polly have a history together and three years ago had a falling out, but they manage to put their animosity aside in order to search for the scientists and figure out where the robots are coming from. Along the way the meet a leather-clad, eye patched British naval captain (appallingly played by Angelina Jolie), who commands a fleet of aircraft carrier-like flying vehicles with the Union Jack plastered on the front.

Viewers who like movies with lots of action and visual affects are going to enjoy this film. Although this viewer found that the cinematography had a fake, grainy, soft quality that was a little too dark, too often. The film also had a weird, out of focus, washed out feel to it, that made Gwyneth, Jude and Angelina look good, but at times, made it difficult to see the effects sequences taking place arou
Sky Captain The World

Great for training! Can compare a different rides for time, heart rate, altitude, % grade, etc. Buy the cadence sensor it is a great tool to keep you pushing hard. Best Bike computer and heart rate monitor I have ever used.
Sky Starts Falling

I didn’t buy much of how the fairies were done as technical marvels and the whole idea of a 12 year old BOY could do and think all these wonderful plans is well, half baked. Not sure if a 12 year old mind could quiet grasp such concepts so easily. The over teched faries and their allies were overdone. Fairies can still be faires w/o all the gadgetry and stil be dangerous. But the faries here weren’t particullary dangerous just overdone and arrogant and it took soemthing away with all this tech they amazingly have. The writing was moving but the author did come in and add himself in the commentary and as a case file, well I hope the next batch of case files are better. I did like Butler. He did have a conciensce and it did show. There were brief flashes that also appealed to an adult reader, but they were subtle but thoughtful. Not exactly a powerhouse book. Also the faires themselves seemed just as destructive as the mud people (we humans) they looked down on. Root toking on a stogie? Odd…
Pie in the Sky

For ravaged post war Britain the 1950’s was a time to focus on heroes. The most relevant place to look was leadership from World War 2. Names like Montgomery and Churchill came easily to mind. The name of RAF World War flying ace Douglas Bader however was one which conjured up images of fighter pilots fearlessly flying into outnumbered sorties against the German Luftwaffe juggernaught. The release of Reach For The Sky (1956) starring the popular English actor Kenneth More, fulfilled part of the British hero search. From Bader’s early years to his loss of both legs in a reckless flying stunt. To his being brought back in the war to lead, among others, a squadron of Canadian airmen, this film provides an excellent example of 1950’s British filmmaking.

It romanticizes the flying ace for what they were seen as at that time; Britain’s saviour from the Axis Invaders.

If you enjoy this World War 2 film you will want to see others of its genre such as The Battle of Britain and The Dam Busters.
Reach for the Sky

Finally a scale that actually works! When I step on the scale, I get my weight. If I step on the scale a few minutes later, my weight is still the same (not 5 or 10 pounds up or down). I got really tired of scales that showed weight changes of as much as 15 pounds from one day to the next. I may not like my weight, but at least I am sure that it IS my weight.
Blue Sky

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This story encompasses the shameful truth of our country’s history while being fully entertaining in all regards. Stockett’s beautifully developed characters are full of life and honesty that make the reader feel as though you know each one personally. I found it sad to finish the book because I knew I would miss the characters, and I was right. After four days of separation anxiety from the comfort of Aibileen, the inspiration from Miss Skeeter, and Minny’s attitude that tickles me to pieces, I decided to pick the book right back up again. I am half way through my second time reading it and enjoying it just as much, if not more, than the first run through. I’m not sure how I will part a second time when I get to the end this time.

Sky Pirates NON USA

My 14 year old son has taken over the kindle , he love the functions & speed of buying books.
That Eye The Sky