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Get fit with GeoFit
Have you ever been beaten to an FTF?
Couldn't get the ammo can unstuck out of the mud?
Couldn't untwist a micro?
Become bigger faster and stronger with Geocaching's GeoFit program. Based on years of research and rigorous testing (probably), our GeoFit program will give you the strength you need for success out in the field.
We target each of these areas with exercises to help train your body for these challenging geocaching situation and many more.
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FTF Sprints: If you're not FTF you're LTF. The pain of losing your FTF to someone else is over. FTF Sprints will pump your legs with cheetah-like speed and spot caches quicker than ever.
What you need: 4-6 caches and log books, 1 pen, 1 stop watch
How to do it: Set up each cache 10 meters from one another. Start 20-30 meters away from the first cache. Run as fast as you can to the first cache, sign the log-book, then go back to the finish line. Take a rest and repeat until all caches have been signed.
Ammo can curls: Time to get buff. Who knows when the next ammo can won't open for you, or might be stuck in the mud. Curling ammo cans will not only help you in these situations, but it will also give you the strength of an ox.
What you need: Ammo cans, weights/rocks, heave trackables, arm(s)
How to do it: Hold the ammo cans by your waist and slowly bring your forearms up to chin level. You can break up you curls into sets of 10, 15, or 20. To increase the weight of the ammo can, fill it with trackables, SWAG, or rocks to increase the weight. When you find an ammo can make it a goal to curl it a few times before you claim your find.
Low reach lunges: We've all been there. Caching all day long but there's one more cache. You get to GZ you realize it's a micro–and it is low to the ground. Never feel like a cache is too low again! After a few repetitions you'll be a low reach champ, no cache will be too low for you.
What you need: A magnetic micro, and a low reaching bench
How: Place the micro at a low point that will cause you to lunge forward on one knee to grab it. Repeat on both legs 10 times. Take a break, and then repeat.
Micro Twists: You find a micro in the woods. You're so proud. Then, it won't open! Perhaps it's rusted shut, or it was twisted on extra tight. Contrary to belief, the micro twist is a motion that requires strength from your entire body.
What you need: A micro or nano cache, glue.
How to do it: Twist and untwist the micro or nano with all of your might 20 times, then repeat. For extra resistance trying gluing your nano shut, or leave it outside for a nice rusty finish.
Cache along a route-long run: You may need to have a fire extinguisher after you master this workout because you'll be smokin' fast. Be a front-runner and keep a leg up on your competition with the Cache along a route long run. Soon enough you'll be running Marathon's grabbing caches along the way.
What you need: Running shoes, a watch, a map or GPS, a pen
How to do it: Map your run on geocaching.com using the map function, or use the cache-along-a-route feature. Estimate the distance, and set yourself a time goal. Repeat your routes until you're #GeoFit
Multi-cache circuit: Everyone knows the key to endurance caching is exercising the core of your body. With Multi-Cache circuit you'll unknowingly walk into 20 stage Multi's like an experienced pro.
What you need: Just yourself
How to do it: There are many core workouts you can substitute. Forward planks, Push-ups, and crunches can get you started. Do 1 minute of each work out every time you find a stage of the Multi-Cache.
Now that you know how to get GeoFit, what's stopping you?


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2016-04-23 07:37:40
The headset works, but it does not support music (radio and so on)! There are other dealers (on eBay for instance) who make a suitable note of this. Banggood should add a corresponding hint. Thx!
2016-04-17 12:26:57
Ottimo prodotto, piccolo e discreto. Durata della batteria per essere cosi piccola piu che buona. Buona l'audio e il microfono. Consigliato
2016-03-08 20:40:18
very fast and good quality I recommend
2016-03-08 15:26:48
Works well!
2015-12-31 16:15:50
I had purchased a total of 4 of these headsets. A stupid move!!!! Actual unit is way bigger than expected. Looks really ugly compared to its pictures. Worst yet; Sound quality is bad. Sounds like some cheaper cell phones back in the 70-80s. Very, very shot range! Usable range is, at best, around 4ft or less. If you are looking for something similar, you will be better off purchasing "ZY-S8-MiNi-Bluetooth-Wireless-In-Ear-Stereo-Headphones-Headset-p-954073" instead! PS. Banggood staff need
2015-12-22 02:52:31
Orginal product, fast shipments, good quality and service. thank you.
2015-12-16 06:23:38
The only instructions delivered where in Chinese... which I still have not quite mastered. The bigger issue: The microphone is WEAK on this one. People cannot hear me. On the positive side: it has a good fit. I am not using it anymore.
2015-09-30 11:34:30
They sent me a headset with a battery that does not hold a charge (not saregama) 0,07 shows the battery after a long charge the headset and cannot turn on. Now looking for the battery I doubt I'll find it.
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- When: Tue 22nd May 18 13:00 pm - 16:30 pm
- Ashton Gate Stadium Ashton Gate Stadium
NB Closing date Wednesday 16th May
Once again we are teaming up with Bristol City Community Trust to run a 'Celebration of Sport' day on the pitch at the stadium.
Alongside other activities, I will be running the cross city and county finals for yr 5/6 boys, girls and Yr 3/4 followed by a 'Funfest' for KS 2 Girls in the afternoon.
We will have 4 mini pitches marked out for games.
You may bring either:
A Yr 5/6 squad 8 - 12 (can add a few younger players to make the squad up)
A Yr 3/4 squad 8 - 12
If you want to bring both, book them both on then I will see how many we have by the closing date as want to involve as many schools as possible.
It would be lovely if you could make an afternoon of this and arrive earlier ie 1ish to watch the finals of the competitions going on. Bring your lunch, enjoy the atmosphere then get ready for some fun football from 2.15ish.
NB Timings are approximate at the moment and may slightly changes once entries are in.
Event Attendees
- Ashton Gate 5/6
- Victoria Park 5/6 x 2 teams
- Birdwell Y5/6
- ilminster Avenue E-ACT Academy 5/6
- SMR Yr5/6
- SMR Yr3/4
- Luckwell Yr 5/6 (and 4)
- Greenfield E-Act Academy 5&6
- Greenfield E-Act Academy 3&4
- Christ Church Y5/6
- Oasis Connaught 5/6 + Ashton Vale 5/6


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Ricoh GRD3 Digital Camera
- At July 21, 2011
- By admin
- In BLOG, Mao Mao
- 1
Hi guys finally I'm back in the US! I was a quick three weeks of vacation that I had didn't want to come back!! ;P
I met my good friend over there even tho we only had a dinner and brief talk but we really had a great time chatting together. I felt the closeness between me and her… I don't know about her but I do really feel that, It was good!
During dinner, she took out a bulky looking camera, and took several pictures of Mao Mao and when I saw the photos I was like " WHATA…." It's AMAZINGLY beautiful!! The pictures that she took was naturally beautiful and I was attracted with the color tone. I always wanted to shoot people with this kind of color tone… it's the lighting that I ALWAYS wanted to have in my pictures! Without photoshop, without editing too much nor using Lightroom…OMG I love this picture, look!
See? It is BEAUIFUL!
I found out that she was using Ricoh GRD3 Digital camera. I searched it on Google and found out you actually can purchase this camera on Amazon.com BUT everyone who purchased this camera all mentioned about the price. "It's way overpriced!" That's the con that I read from the user comments. This baby will cost me around $500.00USD and it's only 10 mega pixels… 10 MEGA PIXELS! With this kind of money you can buy a Nikon DSLR entry level camera with 15 mega pixel! Now I know why this is overpriced.
Well, there is no other camera like it… so I've decided to purchase one >_< hopefully it will be worth it!
By the way, I added a short phrases on the picture to make it more complete and meaningful, if you like it you can download it, ok? If you have trouble downloading the picture, you can go to my Deviant Art site to download the full version: http://marlinx.deviantart.com/art/You-are-always-there-for-me-221113786
This is the first Isa's Corner…hopefully I can update this category often, and note me if you liked my blog, ok? Thank you for reading my blog.
Please take care and have a greeeeeaaaattttttt weekend! <3 <3
What's Cuter than Fennec Fox?
- At July 20, 2011
- By admin
- In BLOG, Mao Mao
- 0
Who is cuter? I'd say it's FENNEC FOX BABY!
I come across a website called Zoo Borns and found out that they got tons of zoo born baby animal pictures online.
I couldn't take my eyes off these cute pictures then I searched one of my favorite animal; Fennec Fox. BINGO! I am lucky, they have few articles about Fennec Fox, yay!!
Wanted to share with you some of the pictures, if you like it you can search on their website : http://www.zooborns.com
Apparently these pictures were taken from a zoo in Korea called Everland Zoo. These are still babies, they are SO cute and fluffy… very energetic tho! If you do a little research about this animal you'll realized a lot of people have them as pets. Do a little search on Youtube you'll know what I meant.
Look at this picture, he's ADORABLE!
Aww, look at thim, he's just few weeks old, I wanna hug him forever!!!!!
Front shot of this baby~~
Look at this baby! He's SO hot! Love his nose and earsssss!!
The Fennec Fox (Vulpes zerda) is a small nocturnal fox found in the Sahara of North Africa. Its most distinctive feature is unusually large ears. The name "Fennec" comes from the Arabic word for fox, and the species name zerda has a Greek origin that refers to its habitat. The Fennec is the smallest species of canid in the world; coat, ears and kidney functions have adapted to a high-temperature, low-water, desert environment. In addition, its hearing is sensitive enough to hear prey moving underground.
As Pet
The Fennec Fox is bred commercially as an exotic house pet. Breeders tend to remove the young kits from the mother to hand-rear, as tamer and more handleable foxes make better pets and are therefore considered more valuable.
The species is classified a "Small wild/exotic canid" by the United States Department of Agriculture, along with the Coyote, Dingo, Jackal, and Arctic Fox, and is considered the only species of fox, other than the domesticated silver fox, which can properly be kept as a pet. Although it cannot be considered domesticated, it can be kept in a domestic setting similar to dogs or cats. A breeders' registry has been set up in the USA to avoid any problems associated with inbreeding.The legality of owning a Fennec Fox varies by jurisdiction, as with many exotic pets.
Want Fennec fox for pet? 🙂 Good luck and let me know how it goes!
Take care guys and see ya tomorrow <3 <3 <3
Arkapasso Alpaca Plush from Japan
- At July 16, 2011
- By admin
- In BLOG, Mao Mao
- 0
These arkapasso alpaca plush are SO cute! I saw it during my trip to Taiwan, I see it everywhere! Mao Mao asked me to buy one..*sigh* I only bought a little phone charm.
Now I regret at a lot! I should have bought more and maybe I can sell it in my store! LOL, oh well, here I want to share with you these cute pictures of alpaca plush! I'm not sure if you can get it in US or anywhere but I know few people are
selling it online, they aren't on ebay 😉
I'll share more photos when I get my shipment here…nope, I didn't get it from Taiwan…. I got it from Japan indirectly..LOL Sorry guys these cute alpaca plushes will be my personal collection, maybe JUST maybe I'll sell it for heck of it BUT until then it will be my personal collection!
Don't you agree that these are cute plushes? I searched on Internet and saw the REAL alpaca they are CUTE too, way too much fur compare to their relative llama. They got cure round noses..hehehe ^^
I promised that I will get my shop ready like last week, I apologize for the delay. I've been busy working and at night I just don't want to do anything…I'm really sorry! >_<
I'll get it done this weekend and hopefully people are start coming to visit my store ( Does my store easier to find? )
Well, I got to go now…(eyes are sleepy and I'm kissing my keyboard now) Have a great weekend and Please please visit my store (Mao Mao specialty store) ok?
Mao Eats Legos
- At July 04, 2011
- By admin
- In BLOG, Mao Mao
- 0
Hi everyone! Finally we are back from our 3 weeks vacation! We had a wonderful time together with or family and enjoyed many great things!
I'll make sure to share with you next time! Oh BTW, I've bought a lot of things for my online store and hopefully for the next few days I can post it on my store. I'll also write an article about it and if you liked the item please let me know by commenting OR email me, ok? Email me as well after you paid so I can check my account. Sorry that I don't check my account daily ;P
Here I want to share with you about Mao Mao. I didn't realize that he likes to eat and he eats anything, I meant ANYTHING even Legos, LOOK!
Haha, Did I fool you? It's not an actual Lego part, it's a Lego candy!!
We went to this candy store, they got candies looked like rocks, Lego blocks and most amazing is Jelly Beans! They made Jelly beans with different flavors which will trick you. They got booger, saliva, fart, baby powder, oil paint…etc all kinds of weird smells. The cashier lady told me that it's 99% smells like the real thing. I was like yewwww! Who ever ate boogers?! LOL Anyway I regret that I didn't buy a pack as gift for my brother, it would been fun to watch his face when he taste oil paint flavor jelly beans…LOL
Also in the store they do have some funny packaged candies…according to them these packages designs were imitating popular medicine in Taiwan and they made looked like the real medicine but with a twist.
Enjoy 🙂
Handmade cute yarn bunnies
- At May 28, 2011
- By admin
- In BLOG, Mao Mao
- 0
Hi guys! Today I want to share something that I bought from a dear friend. She designed these cute JLY bunnies " (Jesus loves you bunnies) series in several auction and since I can't really resist bunnies I HAD TO BUY IT! xD
Mao mao's favorite is Strawberry Milk, she's SO white and pinky! It is very unfortunate that she's retired, yeah, no more bunny making. 🙁 I got to take good care of these bunnies. I hope one day she will start making them again! *prays*
I want to show you my bunnies…I spent quiet sometimes to edit these photos and I hope you guys liked it…maybe I should keep doing that so people will want to visit my blog often? O_o what do you think? LOL
This is Strawberry Milk, she's a ice skater… she loves strawberry and milk~ <3
Closeup self portrait <3
Beach Buddy <3
"Please don't be angry!" Gray bunny throwing his hat on the ground.
Fruity Team They aren't nuts, they just love fruits…LOL
OH YEAH~~~ I'm too sexy for my shirt…too sexy it hurtsssssss~
Group picture! Whole family together
Ha ha, I hope you guys liked my pictures, like I said in the beginning of the blog; I spent some times to edit these pictures I hope you guys will like it and recommend my blog to your friends, the more the better yeah? <3 Thank you for reading my blog hope everyone have a great evening, please take care and be happy <3 < 3
Betsey Johnson Bunny Ring & Mao
- At May 23, 2011
- By admin
- In BLOG, Mao Mao
- 0
Hiya guys how are you? How's your weekend so far?
Oh I had a BLAST! My family spent whole afternoon at my brother's place, swimming, BBQ, Karaoke, Wii ,Xbox and movie!
We ate SO much we can just hibernate till Christmas! hahah! There were SO much meat and they were good meat, I meant from Omaha Steakhouse meat, juicy and tender steaks… yumm!
Hehe, I'll make another post about these but right now I'm going to share with you something me and Mao liked ; Bunny ring from Betsey Johnson!
She's known for her unique girly style, I particular like her style because she uses a lot of laces and all of them are so very feminine. We went to The Falls and was walking around in Bloomingdales and saw this CUTE CUTE ring, I bought it for Mao Mao! hehe, I got a picture for prove!
Mao Mao with the ring
A closeup of the ring
I've changed the picture size, I thought it is better for people to see it in detail, besides, the bigger the better, right? ;P
Mao Mao Kept looking at the ring! O_O
Another angle…happy bunny will make you smile ALL DAY!
We got so much compliment wearing this ring; everywhere we go girls asking "What is that? oh wow, SO cute, were you get this?" ;P Hehehe, we are very proud! Well, if you're interested to see these cute rings, you can visit Bloomingdales near your place and select one for yourself!
Here are other rings that I liked for your reference:
If you want, you can go to http://www.betseyjohnson.com to order from there and GOOD LUCK!
If you liked my article, please SHARE IT WITH YOUR FRIENDS! Thank you!
Have a great Monday, GBU~ Love.
Delicious! Mother's Day Dinner with Mao Mao
- At May 11, 2011
- By admin
- In Art & Food, BLOG, Mao Mao
- 0
Hi everyone! How was your Mother's Day celebration?
Maybe you went out with Mom and family or you called Mom because you're far away from home? OR maybe you are mother-to-be? 🙂 No matter! Because Mother's Day is a special day that all of us should celebrate and honor our mothers, don't you think so?
I felt that I should do something for my Mom and sister, since they are the two Moms in the family, SO…I volunteer to cook three courses dinner for them! I'm not talking about just cook something and serve it on the table, what I meant was the COMPLETE set! Huh? Yup! I meant from the table setting, to decoration; candles, flowers, dinner plates…the whole nine yard!
I think I've spent at least $250.00USD for the dinner but it was WORTH IT! When I saw them eating happy and enjoyed everything I have prepared for them it was well worth it. I don't care how much I spent as long they enjoyed the dinner and happy 🙂
Here are the list of dinner selection:
Gorgonzola salad: Pear Gorgonzola vinaigrette w/various vegetables, black pepper almond, pine nuts, fresh apple and dried sweet pear
Main Course
Japanese curry chicken: Chicken stew in Japanese apple honey curry, onion, carrots and potatoes.
Lightly baked Sarah Lee butter pound cake with Strawberry ice cream
Heineken, Sparkling Sake, Sangria
Sounded delicious? Yeah I hope so 😀 Well, here are pictures for you to take a look. If you want the recipe of curry chicken let me know….I think I'll post it if a lot of people asking about it 🙂
Have a great one and wish all Mothers happy and good health~
OMG, Five Guys Burger, Delicious!
- At May 05, 2011
- By admin
- In Art & Food, BLOG, Mao Mao
- 0
Hi guys! Today Mao Mao wants to talk about his favorite burger place "Five Guys Burger"
This is what I found out from Wikipedia about Five Guys Burger
"The Five Guys' menu is centered on hamburgers, with several other options available. The hamburgers are divided into a "regular" burger, which consists of two beef patties, and a "little" burger that has only one patty. Both burgers are offered with American cheese, bacon, or a combination of the two for an additional charge. All other toppings are included at no additional charge. These toppings consist of: mayo, mustard, ketchup, relish, onion, lettuce, pickle, tomato, green pepper, jalapeño, grilled onion, and grilled mushrooms. Sauces include BBQ, hot sauce. "
Me and Mao Mao went to Five guys Burger the other day, we had the most delicious burger ever! McDonald, Burger King & Wendy's can't compare with them. 🙂 Mao Mao loved it SO much that we HAVE to write an article about this place.
First of all this place is PACKED during lunch hour! So many people came over to eat, it's amazing (where those people coming from?). 2nd, you get to order what you want. What? Yup! When order your delicious burger, you got to tell the cashier what you want ON the burger. I ordered a regular burger with following toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion (raw), Mayo, Ketchup, mustard, jalapeño. ;P See? you got to tell them or they won't put it. Then I ordered a regular Cajun fries, OMG! it's delicious! Crispy outside, tender inside plus sprinkled Cajun spices on top of the fries, the fries will eat YOUR tongue! Yummmy!!!!
We had the best burger! (^____^) Stomach very satisfied!
Mao Mao taste bud: * * * * *
Five Guys Burger Website: http://www.fiveguys.com
Local Address (where Mao Mao went): 13440 SW 120th St Miami, FL 33186
How to help Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Disaster Relief?
- At March 15, 2011
- By admin
- In BLOG, Mao Mao
- 0
I got several comments on how to help Japan by donating money, here are several trusted organizations that you can donate your money for Japan disaster relief fund. If you need more information you can click the link below, at least these are the ones that I trust the most.
American Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org/
Japanese Red Cross: http://www.google.com/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html
WorldVision: http://wvi.org/wvi/wviweb.nsf
What else you can do?
Well a lot of things, fund raise from your local churches, workplaces…praying for Japan and victims, spread the words for people to help and pray.
I sincerely hope that they can resolve the nuclear plant and preventing more innocent people getting hurt. I pray that God will watching over Japan and His people, give them strength and wisdom to resolve this soon as possible. What can you do? Pray!
May God bless us and people in Japan.
I've post Mao Mao's "Momotaro San" video again, hope this will reach people and encourage them ( like momotaro…fighting monsters so bravely)Read More»
Must eat Empanada! Latin America Restuarant
- At February 22, 2011
- By admin
- In BLOG, Mao Mao
- 0
Mao Mao Taste bud: * * * * *
Hello everyone! How are you guys?
Today Mao Mao and I want to introduce you a very delicious food called "empanada"
What's empanada? Well, if you google it you will find the meaning of empanada in wikipedia;
An empanada is a stuffed bread or pastry baked or fried in many countries of Latin America and the south of Europe. The name comes from the verb empanar, meaning to wrap or coat in bread. Empanada is made by folding a dough or bread patty around the stuffing. The stuffing can consist of a variety of meats, vegetables, or even fruits.
Our favorite empanada is ground beef & green olive empanada. Fried and crispy! Every time we think about empanada our mouth is drooling 😀 The BEST BEST BEST beef empanada we ever tasted is in Latin America restaurant located in Kendall Dr. (just behind the movie theater, next to Pier Import)
Crispy outside and juicy tender inside, very flavorful! Price is very reasonable too, only $1.25. I think it's well worth to try. Mao Mao always eat that with a cup of cafe con leche for lunch 😉 what a great combination of Latin taste! xD
If you have Latin America Restaurant near you, please go and try one! 😀
What's Mao Mao eating? Panera Bread Yummy!
- At February 05, 2011
- By admin
- In Art & Food, BLOG, Mao Mao
- 0
Mao Mao Taste bud: * * *
Hi everyone! TGIF! I hope you all had a wonderful Friday, it was sunny outside with little breeze, perfect day for outdoor picnic! Mao Mao and I went to a nice eating place called PANERA BREAD. They serve all kind of panini bread and sweet breads.
We ordered from "U Pick 2" menu which you can pick whatever sandwich and combine with any of the things from the menu. So I ordered Frontega Chicken sandwich, creamy Tomato soup plus a bag of chips (you can chose fruit or bread) and Strawberry & cream scone, and Mao Mao ordered Thai Chicken salad, Chicken Cesar sandwich and Pecan Roll. We were surprised that the portion was small; half of sandwich and a small bowl of soup BUT surprisingly very fulfilling!
We were very pleased of these sandwiches. Specially Fontega; Smoked & pulled white meat chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, red onions, chopped basil & chipotle mayonnaise, grilled hot on our Focaccia. Light but very flavorful!
Mao Mao loved scone SO much, we had to take one home for desert!
As for Chicken Cesar sandwich; All-natural, antibiotic-free chicken, Asiago, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions & our Caesar dressing, on our Three Cheese bread. Sounds yummy, right?
I'd say all the food serve in Panera Bread are delicious. Uhm, if you're watching your diet. don't eat there because you'll get scared when you saw the calories! Only for Frontega sandwich is about 860, if you take half is about 430. :O
LOL, anyway, we really recommend this restaurant, oh, they do offer free Wi-Fi there, you can bring your laptop and friends!
Panera Bread: http://www.panerabread.com/
Miami Location: 13672 SW 88th St, Miami, FL
Wow,Delicious Japanese food! Umami~
- At January 29, 2011
- By admin
- In Art & Food, BLOG, Mao Mao
- 0
Mao Mao taste bud: * * * *
We went to Umami for tepanyaki the other day, what a surprise find! We really enjoyed 4 course of dinner meal! This is a newly opened Japanese restaurant in Doral, Florida. When we enter, the lighting and atmosphere were very nice! There is a pre-recorded video introducing each chef, Mao Mao thought it was very neat!
Our chef…uhm, sorry that I forgot his name, he make DELICIOUS fried rice. The vegetable were little bit over cooked but nice flavor. Me & Mao Mao ordered Shrimp & Steak, it comes with 2 shrimp appetizer, it was pretty good! Meat were tender juicy, shrimps were flavorful too! Just wondering the way they cook it, unlike the other Tepanyaki restaurant like Benihana or Ruson, they put soy sauce to everything! Although tasted just right (not too salty) but I really like if they put less soy sauce 🙂
After the meal, me, Mao Mao & Victoria shared tempura ice cream, it was delighted!! Oh, we were literally licking our bowl, hahaha, this is how delicious it was! 😀 By the way, we all thought the ice cream were too small ;P
picky picky customers, *sigh* hahah!
Well, if you're in the area or just visiting Miami, you have to try this restaurant, it's nice, clean and most importantly food is good!
Mao Mao give this restaurant 4 stars out of 5 😛
(305) 594-8688
SeaWorld Orlando Day 2
- At January 08, 2011
- By admin
- In BLOG, Mao Mao
- 0
Continue with our trip, we returned back to Seaworld for 2nd day and we did enjoy a lot with many shows and took whole bunch of crazy photos! Mao Mao did enjoy shows and saw a lot of sharks. He really liked walk through aquarium and saw the amazing sword fish and sting ray! 🙂
We also visited shark encounter, Mao Mao was particular interested in one of the bone sample for great white shark. He was like "WOOOOOOO~" and stared at the bone for 10 mins. LOL
The great white shark can actually eat thousands of Mao Mao at once! O__O
The weather was very nice, sunny, breezy…about 69 degree…it was the best weather we could ask! Many places were selling ice cream and we bought those little balls ice cream, YEAH, what do you call it? "The future ice cream"? Haha, anyway, Mao Mao had one of those vanilla flavor ice cream!
Since we need to go to Georgia, we had to leave Seaworld early. 🙁 Goodby Seaworld, I hope next time Mao Mao and I can visit the beluga whale and polar bear!
Well, next article I'm going to cover Coca Cola museum 😉 Those lip smooches dogies are SO cute! ^^ stay tune and Happy New Year!
Wings Over Homestead
- At November 06, 2010
- By admin
- In BLOG, Mao Mao
- 0
Just came back from an Air show " Wings Over Homestead ". It was SO amazing!
We saw many beautiful air planes and went inside of B1 Bomber! Woohoo! It was the highlight of my day! After staying in the line for 3 HOURS! Yeah, 3 HOURS!!! It was worth the wait 🙂
Oh, by the way, Mao Mao went to the cockpit as well and sat on the copilot seat with the handsome pilot that we met! He even touched Mao Mao..haha! what a treat for Mao Mao!
Performers including Blue Angels, F-16, F-18 Super Hornet, Golden Knights, C-17…etc It was very nice show!
Also this is the first time that I ever went to Air force reserve base…It was very clean, clam place, they got everything including dorms, cafeteria and some buildings…not sure what they are but they are surely huge buildings.
Weather was great although too much wind but overall was very cool around 60-70…but wind made it feels like 60s. Sunny all day ( that's my favorite part! ) Oh, I was impressed by those people working in the Air Force. They are very friendly…I thought they might be very cool and not talk too much to us civilians in contrary, they are talkative and nice.
I really enjoy this event and wish you all can be here too 🙂


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Return to Albany, California (Winter Break 2017-2018): Papilio zelicaon; Battus philenor hirsuta; Smerinthus opthalmica
We have returned to Albany, California from Ithaca, New York as per Cornell University's winter closing, giving us a chance to check on our overwintering pupae.
Although we have generally been unimpressed by the insect diversity in the Bay Area, it is hard to deny that we are concerned about the loss of stock of a few major species that we did have access to in Albany, California and not in Ithaca, New York. As of this winter break, we still maintain a decent number of wetern tiger swallowtail (Papilio rutulus) pupae, reared from the summer, as described in this recent post; these are probably the most important considering how difficult it already would be to maintain a stock of them even if did not have to leave to Ithaca. As for the other native species, we still have a handful of anise swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon) pupae reared or collected by our mother while we were in Ithaca, a fair number of pipevine swallowtail (Battus philenor hirsuta) pupae from larvae reared in summer, and a large number of Smerinthus opthalmica pupae also from larvae reared in the summer.
It is especially important that we maintain this stock of anise because they are something that we could conceivably rear in Ithaca and would be very difficult to obtain otherwise (from other breeders). Further, if we encounter P. polyxenes asterius at some point in Ithaca, it would be a grand opportunity to conduct further experiments between the two, including hybridization. The main problem right now is that, at least historically and when reared in captivity, this local stock has proven to be quite poor in the execution of the winter diapause. Already we have thrown away a significant number of dead pupae while inspecting them today and can expect their numbers to continue to steadily decline before a chaotic emergence sometime in the spring. In fact, we have never had a huge success with breeding these from overwintering pupae and have always much more on collecting eggs as they appear in the wild in order to reinvigorate the colony. Nevertheless, the pupae that we have now are certainly better than nothing and if worst comes to worst, we can ask or mother to collect eggs for us as we still have fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) growing in our yard in Albany.
The pipevine pupae arguably suffer an even higher diapause mortality rate (and losses from stray emergences) than the anise since most of them already enter diapause very early in the year. Less than half of what we initially had in June have made it to this winter break. The good thing is that, although they are one of the few species truly unique to our time in Albany (most other species at least have a regional counterpart in Ithaca), our hopes of breeding these was never high, so we will not concern ourselves too much with them. In the past, we have never been able to get the females to lay eggs in captivity, and even if we somehow managed to do it, we do not have easy access to live pipevine (Aristolochia spp.) plants in Albany or Ithaca. Even if we were to stay in Albany, the most logical thing to do if we really did want to continue rearing them would be to just collect a fresh stock of them come Spring where the eggs and larvae are extremely easy to find in big numbers; the same cannot be said of the eggs and larvae of the other native species mentioned in this post.
The opthalmica, like the rutulus and anise, are very important. Not only are they the easiest of the three to breed, both in Albany and in Ithaca, we also have the largest number of them (200+), even after finding a few dead ones and one that had been fed on by some sort of flesh-eating fly larvae (presumably not parasites). We can afford to make mistakes with these so we are considering risk-splitting them with several treatments: some we will overwinter in the refrigerator, some we will keep outside, and some we might bring over to Ithaca.
Brian Liang
Timeline 2017–present
Ithaca, New York
This timeline is a series of daily posts recording our observations and experiences with various insects around the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York, starting from the time we moved here in 2017. As this is a personal blog, we try to keep collections for our entomology course work to a minimum, and mainly focus on just the species we catch and raise for our own fun and interest. Posts prior to this time can be viewed at Timeline 2012-2017: Albany, California.
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November 2018*
October 2018*
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*Currently, a significant portion of 2018 posts are missing. The notes/photos for this time period are saved on our personal files but the posts were never built due to a busy schedule that year. We are still actively building these posts when we have the time.
Full Species List
(Alphabetical by scientific name)
Actias luna
Agraulis vanillae
Allancastria cerisyi
Amphion floridensis
Ancyloxypha numintor
Antheraea polyphemus
Battus philenor hirsuta
Callosamia promethea
Colias eurytheme
Citheronia regalis
Cupido comyntas
Danaus plexippus
Darapsa myron
Diadema inscriptum
Epargyreus clarus
Erynnis baptisiae
Estigmene acrea
Euchaetes egle
Eumorpha pandorus
Hemaris diffinis
Hyalophora cecropia
Limenitis archippus
Liminitis arthemis arthemis
Limenitis arthemis astyanax
Manduca sexta
Orgyia leucostigma
Pachysphinx modesta
Paonias myops
Papilio cresphontes
Papilio eurymedon
Papilio glaucus
Papilio polyxenes asterius
Papilio rutulus
Papilio troilus
Papilio zelicaon
Pyrgus communis
Samia ricini
Smerinthus ophthalmica
Speyeria cybele
Sphecodina abbottii
Vanessa atalanta
Vanessa cardui
Vanessa virginiensis
Lepidoptera Hybrids
Papilio polyxenes asterius × Papilio zelicaon
Conocephalus sp.
Dissosteira carolina
Melanoplus femurrubrum
Neoconocephalus ensiger
Neoxabea bipunctata
Carausius morosus
Diapheromera femorata
Mantis religiosa
Full Species List
(Alphabetical by scientific name)
Butterflies & Moths
Abbott's sphinx
American lady
Anise swallowtail
Black swallowtail
Carolina sphinx
Cecropia moth
Common checkerspot skipper
Eastern festoon
Eastern-tailed blue
Eastern tiger swallowtail
Eri silkmoth
Giant swallowtail
Great spangled fritillary
Least skipper
Lettered sphinx
Luna moth
Milkweed tussock moth
Modest sphinx
Nessus sphinx
Orange sulfur
Ophthalm sphinx
Painted lady
Pale swallowtail
Pandora sphinx
Promethea silkmoth
Regal moth
Salt marsh moth
Silver-spotted skipper
Small-eyed sphinx
Snowberry clearwing
Spicebush swallowtail
Virginia creeper sphinx
Western tiger swallowtail
White admiral
White-marked tussock moth
Wild indigo duskywing
Butterfly & Moth Hybrids
Black swallowtail × anise swallowtail
Grasshoppers, Katydids, & Crickets
Carolina band-winged grasshopper
Lesser meadow katydid
Red-legged grasshopper
Sword-bearing conehead katydid
Two-spotted tree cricket
Northern walkingstick
European mantis
Collecting Sites
Beebe Lake
Cascadilla Gorge Trail
Cornell Botanic Gardens
Mundy Wildflower Garden
Albany, California Updates


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Nutrition info - Recipes
Chocolate Raisins
Chocolate raisins are a long-held treat enjoyed by many. But have you ever thought of bypassing the candy aisle and making your own? Now you can with this easy recipe. You will never be without a bag again.
For 6 people
- 1 cup(s) raisins
- 1 cup(s) dates, pitted
- 1 teaspoon(s) grated orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla
- 1/2 pound(s) dipping chocolate
Put raisins and dates through a food chopper or process briefly in a food processor. Add grated orange zest, cinnamon and vanilla. (The zest is the orange part of the peel.) Mix well and form into balls. Melt chocolate in a double boiler. Dip the balls into it, one at a time, using a wire chocolate dipping tool. Place on waxed paper to cool.
Nutrition facts
- Kcal: 33.77 kcal
- Fibers (g): 1.18g
- Sodium (mg): 1.04mg
- Carbs: 8.54g
- Fat: 0.14g
- Saturated fat (g): 0.05g
- Proteins: 0.44g


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Korakia Snapshots: The Grounds
I'm certainly not a desert person but even I will openly admit that Korakia is the ultimate desert vacay stay. I shot the property and spent a weekend playing discovering all the little secret spots. It's a tale of two worlds, blending Moroccan and Mediterranean styles and dividing them by a road. It's the retreat dreams are made of. I also shot a beautiful wedding there. Some of my favorite snaps. -t


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carpet beatles...will they ever go away
I have had carpet beatles for the past few years and find the larvae or shells unfortunately on a regular basis and I have read for years about sanitation and proper storage yet still am upset on a regular basis when I pull out a shirt and it has holes in it. I live in an old 1800's apartment with lots of nooks and crannies but think I do a good job cleaning. I have tried lavender and cedar chests and crazy vacuuming and it really seems like it is an impossible situation. So my question is- when cleaning is not enough is there a professional bug spray or extermination tool that I can take advantage of? Thank you in advance.
Harford County Maryland
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You can call a professional and they may do some crack and crevice sprays for carpet beetles.
However, we recommend vacuuming and cleaning. The adult beetles do not do the damage, it is the larval stage. Carpet beetle larvae can crawl from place to place but are usually found in concealed locations along baseboards, under large pieces of furniture, or in little-used drawers or storage areas. You will have to inspect all old blankets, woolens, etc. not in use for infestations and keep cleaned. Once everything is clean or dry cleaned you can store clothes in space bags.
Clean susceptible areas in your home often to prevent lint and hair from accumulating. Give close attention to: woolen rugs and carpets, wool wall hangings and tapestries, upholstered furniture with wool, closets, baseboards, behind furniture, etc. If you have wool carpets, vacuum underneath and the back of the carpet. In addition to cleaning woolen rugs and carpets frequently, it is advisable to rotate them occasionally.
After using the vacuum, dispose of the bag contents promptly; they may include eggs, larvae, or adult insects. In addition to cleaning woolen rugs and carpets frequently, it is advisable to rotate them occasionally.
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By Chris Giles, Economics Editor
Published: June 24 2010 03:00
The Budget was regressive, hitting the poor harder than the rich, the independent Institute for Fiscal Studies said yesterday.
The think-tank's assessment casts doubt on the Liberal Democrats' main justification for supporting the measures announced by George Osborne.
Contradicting the Treasury's account of "progressive" Budget measures, IFS researchers noted that ministers were only able to make that claim by including measures announced by the previous government, omitting large welfare cuts to the poor and ignoring cuts to public services of which the poor are the heaviest users.
Robert Chote, IFS director, said: "Perhaps the most important omission in any distributional analysis of this sort is the impact of the looming cuts to public services, which are likely to hit poorer households significantly harder than richer households".
The IFS conclusions will heap pressure on Liberal Democrat MPs, who fear they could be vulnerable to the charge that their sole purpose in the coalition is to vote through tough measures that target the poor as a means of bringing down the deficit.
Although the IFS did not provide an estimate of the impact of cuts to government departments across the income distribution, the Office for National Statistics has recently published estimates of which households benefit from government services.
Earlier this month, the government statistical office noted that education services, which are in line for big cuts, are disproportionately used by poorer families "due to the concentration of children in this [lower] part of the [income] distribution".
A Financial Times simulation of the effect of cutting public services by 15 per cent – a figure that equates to the total cut in departmental spending – showed the losses were heavily concentrated in poor families and dwarfed the effects of other Budget tax and benefit changes.
Losses among the poorest 20 per cent of families would approach 8 per cent of income, with losses below 3 per cent among the richest fifth of families.
The results contrast with the Treasury's analysis, which omitted the effect of public spending cuts and so showed bigger proportionate losses among the richest families.
Conservative aides to the chancellor insisted last night that ministers had been totally straight and clear about what was included in their analysis and what was excluded.
One claimed the chancellor's boast that the Budget "was progressive" was accurate. He said the government had chosen to implement some of Lab-our's policies so it was right they should be included in the Treasury's analysis.
Although he accepted the ONS figures did give a good picture of the current allocation of spending on public services across households, he added that it was too early to say whether the spending cuts would be regressive because allocations depended on the outcome of the October spending review. "You will have to wait and see," he said.
But such is the distribution of public spending, with the poorest families benefiting by £6,315 a year in 2008-09 and the richest receiving public services worth £3,870, that it is almost impossible to cut them in a way that makes the change take proportionately more from the rich than the poor.
To come close, the government would have to contemplate measures such as removing free education from richer families. Mr Chote said it was already possible to reach a reasonable conclusion about the distributional impact of public service cuts.
via FT.com / UK – Measures to hit poor the most, think-tank says.


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Risk status and resilience in families with parents with intellectual disability: Parents and children's experiences, policy and public discourse (2008-2012)
Project team
Prof Gwynnyth Llewellyn
Dr Rachel Mayes
Gabrielle Hindmarsh
Dr Vikki Fraser
Susan Collings
Children of parents with intellectual disability are at greater risk of growing up with someone other than their parents than any other group in the community. International studies report up to one in three of these children will be removed from their parents' care. Little is known about the effects this implied or real threat of removal has on the children or their parents and how this risk status is constructed in policy and public discourse.
The overall aim of this project is to identify:
- Factors that contribute to child resilience from the children's perspective;
- Parental experiences in relation to the real or implied threat of child removal or risk of child removal;
- The construction in public discourse and policy of the at risk status and vulnerability of these children and their parents.
This project comprised of three related studies utilises a qualitative design to explore children's perspective, parental experiences in the social and cultural context of policy and public discourse.
Study 1 will address: What contributes to child vulnerability and resilience, from the children's perspective?
Study 2 will address: What are the parents' perceptions of daily family life in the context of three conditions; the implied threat of child removal; the real threat of child removal; and child removal?
Study 3 will address: How and to what extent are children of parents with intellectual disability and their parents portrayed in the public domain?
Anticipated outcomes
Findings will guide the design of a larger follow up study.
Related publications
Booth, T., & Booth, W. (1999). Parents Together: action research and advocacy support for parents with learning difficulties. Health & Social Care in the Community, 7(6), 464-474.
Booth, T., & Booth, W. (2005). Parents with learning difficulties in the child protection system: Experiences and perspectives. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 9(2), 109-129.
Llewellyn, G. (1997). Support and Services for Parents with Intellectual Disability: What? When? How? By Whom? Sydney: Family Support & Services Project, School of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney.
Llewellyn, G., McConnell, D., Honey, A., Mayes, R., & Russo, D. (2003). Promoting health and home safety for children of parents with intellectual disability: A randomised controlled trial. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 24(6), 405-431.
Llewellyn, G., McConnell, D., & Mayes, R. (2003). Health of mothers with intellectual limitations. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 27(1), 17-19;
Llewellyn, G., & McConnell, D. (2005). "You have to prove yourself all the time" People with learning disabilities as parents. In G. Grant, P. Goward, P. Ramcharan & M. Richardson (Eds.), Learning Disability: A life cycle approach to valuing people (pp. 441-467). Berkshire: Open University Press.


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Publication - Advice and guidance
Custody of convicted children and young people: practice guidance
- Directorate:
- Children and Families Directorate
- Part of:
- Children and families, Law and order
- 9781788515573
The procedures to be followed regarding children sentenced under section 205(2) or section 208 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995.
1. Examples of offences that might be brought on indictment are set out in Lord Advocate's Guidelines - http://www.crownoffice.gov.uk/images/Documents/Prosecution_Policy_Guidance/Lord_Advocates_Guidelines/Lord%20Advocates%20Guidelines%20offences%20committed%20by%20children.pdf
2. Secure Accommodation (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/205), regulation 12.
3. for full clauses as defined in the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act please see. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/46/contents


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The Best Real Estate Articles For First Quarter 2019
I had to reshare this post. Bill Gassett obviously put a lot of time and thought into this one. If you are buying a home or selling a home there is great info in here for you to start with.
Crazy Good Featured Real Estate Articles
Are you ready for a killer real estate roundup? Do you want to read some of the best real estate articles for the first quarter of 2019?
Every month there are hundreds of real estate articles published in the blogosphere. Some of them are really outstanding. Many of these posts go unnoticed either because the blogger does not have a solid marketing plan or are published at an inopportune time.
What you're going to find below is a showcasing of some of the best dam real estate content around. You will love the quality and depth in which these articles were written. Many of these articles come from well respected real estate industry leaders in their respective market.
You're going to see some of the best advice for buyers, sellers, and real estate agents alike. The tips will encourage making the best decisions possible when involved in a real estate transaction. If you're going to be buying or selling a home shortly grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and enjoy these gems!
Avoid These Common Pricing Errors
Price your home accurately by avoiding common mistakes - When selling a home there is nothing that will stop your success quicker than the wrong asking price. Don't make one of these common pricing mistakes discussed in the article at RIS Media. If you price your home wrong it won't sell. It really is as simple as that.
Documents Needed For a Mortgage
What do I need to get a mortgage - many buyers want to know what documents they will need to provide a lender to get a loan. The article at Maximum Real Estate showcases an exact blueprint of what you need to bring to a lender so you can get your mortgage without a hitch. One thing you need to realize is that different loan programs require different documents. You will see a breakdown of the documentation needed for the most popular mortgage programs including conventional, FHA, VA, USDA and others.
Be Prepared to Sell Your Home
Get your home ready for the real estate market - do you know who the most successful home sellers are? The ones that are well prepared! See what it takes to be a successful home seller in this terrific guide to being ready for the market. The extra time you to take to prepare your home for the real estate market will be well worth it!
The US Real Estate Market in 2019
How will the real estate market perform in 2019 - will the real estate markets around the country in 2019 favor sellers or buyers? Take a look at an educated guess of where the real estate markets across the US will be headed in 2019. Care to make your guess over at Massachusetts Real Estate News? While all real estate is local there is always a general pattern of what takes place across most markets.
What to Know About FHA Underwriting
What kind of condition does a home need to be to get FHA financing - did you not that not all homes will qualify for an FHA loan? It's true! There are minimum condition standards when you are using FHA financing as a buyer. Find out what they are in this eye-opening article from Luke Skar. Don't waste your time trying to buy a house that will not qualify for an FHA mortgage.
What Sellers Should Do Before Listing For Sale
How do sellers ensure they'll be more successful - take a look at some sound advice on what it takes to be a successful home seller. You will see some solid tips that have stood the test of time in this article at Active Rain. Get sound real estate advice from a few different real estate professionals.
Keep Your Home Safe When Doing an Open House
How can I keep my home secure when having an open house - The first question you should ask yourself is, do you want to put your home at risk of theft? That is precisely what happens when you open your home up to strangers. See what you need to do to make your home more secure. You may even want to skip the open house. If your agent tells you it is necessary show them the door. There are many real estate agents who will mislead homeowners as to the usefulness of open houses.
Why Isn't My House Selling?
What is the reason why my house won't sell - there are always common denominators when a house languishes on the market. Do you know the common reasons for home sale failure? Find out what is keeping your home from selling in this terrific article at Kinja. You can start with the wrong asking price and a terrible selection for a real estate agent.
What Questions Should I Ask My Mortgage Broker?
What are the best questions to ask a lender - when buying a home you should interview multiple lenders. In the article at Maximum Real Estate Exposure, see the questions you should be asking a lender to make better decisions. By asking questions, you will also educate yourself on the entire lending process. Getting the answers to the questions will shape your decision making process on the right lender for your needs.
What to Know About Downsizing Your House
Do you know the pros and cons of downsizing - see some great points to ponder when you are considering going from a large home into a smaller one. See tips and advice before making such a huge life decision. Before downsizing you should figure out exactly what type of property you would enjoy living in. Does a condo make sense or do you prefer a single family home?
What Updates Should I Make Selling My House?
What are the most important improvements to make before selling my home - this is a question that lots of homeowners will ask their real estate agent. Do you know what updates or improvements you should make in your house? Take a look before you put your home on the market in this timely article. Some improvements will offer a better return on investment than others. Don't waste your money on things that don't matter.
What to Know About Selling Your House While Divorcing
Selling a home while getting a divorce - without a doubt selling can be a stressful life event - now throw divorce into the mix, and you can easily compound things dramatically. See what you need to know about selling during a divorce so that your stress levels are maintained. Keep your sanity by understanding all the ins and outs of combining these two events.
Don't Make One of These Home Buying Mistakes
Five significant house buying mistakes not to make - are you going to be purchasing a home for the first time? See what problems you should avoid making for yourself in this excellent article at Realty Biz News. When you have never purchased a house before it is quite easy to make errors.
Steps to Sell Your House Quickly
Selling a home quickly can be done - do you know what it takes to have a quick, smooth and effortless real estate transaction? In the article, you will see some of the best tips for getting your house sold quickly for top dollar. There are never enough solid home selling tips to go around.
Best Spring Home Selling Tips
How do I sell a home quickly in the Spring - in the article you will see some of the best advice for getting your house under contract in an expeditious manner this spring. Can you say curb appeal! No doubt spring is one of the best times to sell in most real estate markets. Make sure you do what it takes to be successful.
How Does a Right of First Refusal in Real Estate Work
What is a right of first refusal and how does it work - in real estate sales you may come across the term "first right of refusal." Whether you are buying or selling a home, it is vital to understand this terminology. In the article at Huliq see a detailed explanation of the right of first refusal clause. Depending on which side of the fence you are sitting on, a right of first refusal may or may not make sense.
How to Be a Skilled Home Buyer
Tips to be a better home buyer - if you have never bought a home before it is relatively easy to make mistakes. Who wouldn't want to avoid getting themselves into trouble, especially with a purchase as large as a home? Take a look at what you need to do to become the best home buyer possible. In competitive real estate markets these kind of home buying tips can really make a difference.
What to Do Before Buying a Home
What should a buyer do before looking at homes - there are essential steps every buyer should take before they ever set foot in a home. Getting your financial house in order is critical. Make sure you meet with a lender and get preapproved for a mortgage. Don't short cut the home buying process. Finding a home is easy - getting prepared ahead of time financially takes fare more work.
Dual Agency is Awful For Consumers
Dual agency is bad for buyers and sellers - so many consumers have no idea what they are getting themselves into when they agree to dual agency. Why? The real estate explaining it to them has a vested interest in them saying yes to it. Guess what happens when a salesman explains dual agency? If you guessed the downsides are never explained you would be one hundred percent right! See why you should never agree to dual agency as a home buyer or seller. In some states dual agency has been banned. Dual agency in Massachusetts unfortunately is still legal. Just because something is legal doesn't make it right. Don't fall into the dual agency trap.
Should I Get a Home Inspection?
Skipping a home inspection is dumb - lots of buyers will skip a home inspection to make their offer look more attractive to a seller. Skipping out on a home inspection could be a horrible decision. Find out why in this excellent article. You better be darn sure that there are no big issues you will be stuck with as a new homeowner.
How Do I Increase My Credit Score?
Tips to increase a credit score before buying a home - one of the most important things that dictate an interest rate you will receive is your credit score. See how you can bump up your credit score before buying a home. Taking care of any financial issues you may have will help boost your credit score and ultimately land you better mortgage terms.
How Will a Finished Basement Impact My House Value?
Will a finished basement give me a good return - lots of people wonder how having a finished basement will impact the overall value of their property. See some excellent insight into this popular question. There are different finishes in a basement as well as the presentation. For example, a walk-out basement is more valuable than a non-walk-out.
Don't Short The Home Selling Process
Selling a home is about making smart decisions - when you are selling one of your most substantial investments it makes sense to do things right the first time. You will see some terrific advice about taking your time and making the best possible decisions when selling a house.
Avoiding The Struggles of a First-Time Home Buyer
Don't make one of these first-time home buyer mistakes - when you have never done something before it is easier to make mistakes. Does that mean you are guaranteed to screw up? No, it certainly does not, especially when you read articles like this one! See some of the best first-time home buyer advice around.
How Do New Doors and Windows Influence Home Value
What will the impact be to my home's value with new windows and doors - see what you need to know about installing new windows and doors. Will this be an excellent long term investment? See what kind of return you can expect. If you are selling your home soon it may not make sense to make such a significant investment into your property.
The Ultimate First-Time Home Buyers Guide
How to buy a home for the first time - see even more fantastic first-time home buyer tips in this comprehensive home buying guide. Buying a home for the first time doesn't have to be that scary when you read articles like this one! Use these tips to ensure you'll have an awesome real estate transaction.
Terrible House Buying Advice
Don't do these things when buying a house - if you want to be a successful buyer, then you need to avoid some of the mistakes that so many people make. In the article at Realty Times, you will see exactly what not to do. Mistakes are more common place when you are doing something for the first time. Having an excellent buyer's agent in your corner will decrease the chances you'll have problems.
Selling a House to a Real Estate Investor
What to know about selling my home to an investor - without a doubt there are some serious pros and cons for selling your home to a real estate investor. You should really pay attention to the drawbacks as you can come away with much less than the actual market value. Investors will be paying you pennies on the dollar for what your home is really worth. If you are desperate you may not care?
Purchasing a Home With an Old Septic System
What to know about buying a house with a septic system - if you have always owned a home with public sewer than purchasing a home with a septic system probably seems pretty foreign. In the article, you will see everything you need to know about septic systems. Septic system replacement can be really costly. It is not unusual to spend twenty to fifty thousand replacing a septic system.
Real Estate Compilation at Ello
Real Estate articles for buyers and sellers - see a compilation of numerous articles that will be helpful for buyers and sellers trying to make the best decisions possible. See all of these articles in one place featured at Ello. You will find accompanying graphics for each of the real estate articles.
The Reddit Group For Real Estate Bloggers
Join Reddit for real estate content marketing - this last recommendation is for real estate bloggers! Are you looking to up your content marketing game? Take a look at an excellent place to join and get exposure for your blog. You will find a group of dedicated real estate professionals sharing their best content. If you are looking for more exposure, the Reddit real estate bloggers group will be a great addition to your marketing arsenal.
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Final Thoughts
As you can see, there are numerous topics to choose from. Which one of these articles has caught your eye? Without a doubt, you are looking at some of the best of the best when it comes to real estate bloggers. These real estate experts have passion behind their writing, and it shows.
While there are quite a few different subjects written about you'll see there is a distinct flavor towards first-time buyers. If you happen to be one of them, I would highly encourage you to read some of these exceptional articles.
Hopefully, you have enjoyed this real estate roundup for the first quarter of 2019!
Bill Gassett is a thirty-two year veteran to the real estate industry. He enjoys providing helpful information to buyers, sellers and fellow real estate agents to make sound decisions. His work has been featured on RIS Media, National Association of Realtors, Inman News, Placester, RESAAS, Credit Sesame and others.


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Use Your Tax Return to Buy or Lease a Car in Chantilly, VA
Put Your Tax Return to Good Use with a Down Payment on a New Chevy
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The LighterLife Chocolate Raisin Meal Replacement Bar can be used on the Total, Lite, Fast or Management plan.
Our Chocolate Raisin Meal Replacement Bar is a tasty and nutritious diet bar bursting with juicy raisins. It's perfect for when you are on the go.
*Can be enjoyed as part of a very low calorie diet or as part of our Total plan. We advise you should only have one meal replacement FastPot or meal replacement bar a day when following a VLCD plan.
Ingredients: Soya crisps (soya protein, tapioca starch, salt), fructose syrup, milk chocolate (11.7%) (sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, cocoa mass, emulsifier (soya lecithin), flavourings), oligofructose, glucose syrup, raisins (7.3%), vegetable fibres (acacia gum), soya granules, soya protein, cream powder, oat flakes, dipotassium phosphate, sunflower oil, cocoa mass, flavourings, tricalcium phosphate, emulsifier (soya lecithin), vitamin & mineral mix (ferric diphosphate, vitamin C, nicotinamide, zinc oxide, vitamin E, copper sulphate, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulphate, riboflavin, vitamin B6, thiamin, vitamin A, potassium iodide, folic acid, biotin, sodium selenite, vitamin D, vitamin B12), magnesium oxide.
Contains: Milk, soya, and gluten.
Manufactured on equipment that also processes peanuts, other nuts, sesame seeds & eggs.
Suitable for vegetarians.
The soya in this product is from a non-genetically modified source.
I really love the chocolate raisin bar. It's very filling, tastes yummy - you'd never know I was a meal replacement haha! I have this a few times a week and will continue using this as a breakfast bar when managing my weight loss. More flavours of these meal replacement bars would be great Lighterlife hint hint :-)
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Best bar to date. It's really tasty and doesn't taste at all like "diet food"!
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I really enjoyed this bar. It's the first time I've tried this bar having returned to lighter life after a 6 year break and this is a newer product line. Think it's now replaced the nut fudge as my favourite and it will be on my regular shop.
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I'm only in my first week but this bar is my favourite at the moment. It's really substantial (I actually got jaw ache eating it) and tastes great. I shall be ordering more to have each evening as it really filled me up.
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Stella Adler Theatre
Venue Information
Accessible or ADA seating may be available at this venue through Goldstar. Contact us before buying tickets to make arrangements.
188 Stella Adler Theatre Tips
- Park in lot 1
Parking in Hollywood & Highland plaza (by Loew's Hotel) makes it easy.
Or, add your own...
Six Degrees of Separation
One block behind the building.
Six Degrees of Separation
Look for paid parking the cheapest was $15
No food or drinks served there or allowed in theater. Lots of dining options in surrounding area.
Shelley and Kirk
You can street park a few streets off of Hollywood for much less than the $15 parking garages.
Waiting for Godot
Shelley and Kirk
Get to the play early - there is limited seating so late arrival can be difficult.
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Posts Tagged 'Lembah Maju'
Lembah Maju Apartment
June 14, 2008 2 comments
Lembah Maju located in Cheras & Ampang border, neighbouring Pandan Indah.
This apartment comes with basement carpark, 838 sq ft, 3 rooms, broken marble.
Selling RM 80K negotiable or To Let at RM550.
Keen ? Call 012-233 8525
UPDATE – tenanted
Lembah Maju
October 5, 2007 Leave a comment
2nd flr shop apartment
3 rooms n 1 bathroom
Approx. 700 sf
New paint
(behind MPAJ Pandan Indah)
Rental Rm500


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Here are some of the quality lawn mowers that I think are worth for you to get to trim your lawn and garden. You can check them out and see if any of them are matching your requirement.
1. GreenWorks 25112 Electric Lawn Mower 3 in 1
Here you will find quick and to the point review of the GreenWorks 25112 21-Inch 13 Amp Electric Lawn Mower 3 in 1.
Here we will cover the primary pros and cons of this 3 in 1 lawn mower and the most important features of it, along with some helpful opinions from other people who purchased it online.
As you may know, there are different types and models of lawn mowers on the market, offering different kinds of performance. If you are looking for the environmental friendly item though, one particular model that you may be interested in is the GreenWorks 25112 21-Inch 13 Amp Electric Lawn Mower 3 in 1.
The GreenWorks brand is a leader in powerful but at the same time eco-friendly lawn tools and the GreenWorks 25112 21-Inch 13 Amp Electric Lawn Mower 3 in 1 promotes zero emission and its gas alternative solutions are a great option when working in the garden.
The GreenWorks 25112 Lawn Mower is a powerful 21-inch lawn mower with excellent performances and it is working with a 13 amp electric motor. It features a poly housing as well as a durable steel deck and apart from that, this product features a 7 position single lever height adjuster.
It is also important to mention that this lawn mower converts very easily from rear bag to mulch or to side discharge lawn mower.
More Details
- Product Dimensions: 31.5 x 17.2 x 23.2 inches ; 53.1 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 62 pounds
The Pros
- Eco-friendly.
- Easy to use and lightweight.
- Powerful 13 amp electric motor.
- Durable steel deck and poly housing.
- 7 position single lever height adjuster.
- Affordable price in relation to quality.
The Cons
- Such models take more time to cut the lawn than gas-powered models.
- Low metal housing gets grass build-up.
Should You Grab This 3 In 1 Lawn Mower?
Overall, the GreenWorks 25112 21-Inch 13 Amp Electric Lawn Mower 3 in 1 is very powerful and at the same time eco-friendly product. It is lightweight and very easy to operate and as a matter of fact, GreenWorks Tools is the leader in powerful eco-friendly lawn tools because they promote zero-emission tools with high performance.
We personally really like that the GreenWorks 25112 21-Inch 13 Amp Electric Lawn Mower easily converts from rear bag to mulch or to side discharge lawn mower, and the 7 positions single lever height adjuster is also very useful.
To sum it up: We will especially recommend the GreenWorks 25112 Electric Lawn Mower to anyone who is looking for eco-friendly lawn mower that at the same time offers great performance for the price that you pay for.
2. WORX WG788 3-In-1 Cordless Lawn Mower
If you feel mowing your lawn is a chore, then you may want to consider the WORX WG788 3-In-1 Cordless Lawn Mower with Removable Battery & IntelliCut to do the job for you – effortlessly and efficiently.
The WG788 cordless lawn mower runs on a rechargeable 36-volt battery that offers one hour (or 18, 500 square feet) of operation time per charge.
This Product is Patented
It's equipped with WORX's patented IntelliCut technology, which provides superior power when you need it the most. This allows you to use the "Power" mode to chop those tough weeds and set the dial to "Quiet" mode to avoid annoying the heck out of your neighbors.
This model also features the 3-in-1 grass handling feature, which lets you mulch, bag, or eject grass to the side. Its unique mulching blade efficiently chops off your clippings much better than conventional blades and this model offers 6 height positions.
The removable handle of the WORX WG788 conveniently folds down for easy storage and makes it a breeze to detach and recharge the battery.
Every purchase of the WORX WG788 cordless lawn mower will also include the following items: charger, detachable 36-volt battery, grass bag, mulch insert, safety key, side discharge tube, and owner's manual.
More Details
- Product Dimensions: 39 x 23 x 15 inches ; 87 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 101 pounds
The Pros
- With its 36-volt battery, it has more than enough power and operation time to mow a large lawn (or 18, 500 square feet, as advertised) with long-foot grasses.
- It is great that the battery is removable. At least you can leave the unit outside and take the battery inside for charging, which most consumers find convenient.
- Since it's not gas-powered, you don't have to deal with issues, like oil changes, dirty emissions, unpleasant gas smell, and dirty carburetor.
- The WG788 is light in weight, thus it's very easy to maneuver.
- It operates quietly in "Quiet" mode, and even in "Power" mode (compared to a gas lawnmower).
- The collapsible handle is comfortable (due to its cushion lining) and easy to fold (just press a button).
- No more stepping over or tripping over an extension cord while mowing your lawn.
The Cons
- It would have been nice if the power switch was up on the handle instead of being placed on the battery itself.
- Customer service support from WORX could be better.
Should You Grab This Lawn Mower?
Just like other products, the WORX WG788 3-In-1 Cordless Lawn Mower with Removable Battery & IntelliCut has "minor" issues of its own, but overall, this model gives very good value for the money.
The WORX WG788 has many lovable features and as what was mentioned previously, it provides enough power to cut through all types of grasses, has good battery life, it is ergonomically designed, easy to maneuver, quiet, cordless and it really hassle-free to use and maintain (compared to gas lawn mowers).
All in all, if mowing your lawn is a burden for you and you are looking for a reliable cordless lawn mower with removable battery at just around $300, then the WORX WG788 3-In-1 Cordless Lawn Mower is absolutely a great option for you to consider…
3. GreenWorks 25322 G-MAX Mower 40V
The GreenWorks G-MAX is a cordless lawn mower which is able to deliver to its users all the power they need to get their gardens into perfect condition without fuss, and thanks to this product, there will be no extension cords anymore or spilling gas.
The GreenWorks G-MAX Mower features a simple 2 step safety start for easier use and it also embraces different high-performance qualities such as tool-less conversion from bagging to mulching to deliver an even faster job.
The G-MAX Mower also offers 5-position cutting height adjustment, so you can easily switch from a range of 7/8 inches to 2 ¾ inches. Apart from this, the mentioned lawn mower model also includes easily adjustable handlebars as well as a rubber molded handle and larger wheels for better control and convenient storage.
On top of that, this lawn mower is also very quiet and very easy to use. It provides reliable performance and works on G-MAX 40V Lithium-Ion battery providing a great alternative to gas-powered lawn mowers.
More Details
- Product Dimensions: 49.5 x 16 x 38 inches ; 37.5 pounds (for the 25322 model)
- Shipping Weight: 52 pounds
The Pros
- Lithium-Ion Battery powered.
- 5-position cutting height range.
- Rear bagging and mulching.
- Large front and rear wheels.
- Adjustable handlebars.
- Cordless design.
The Cons
- Even it is quite powerful, it is not as powerful as gas-powered mowers.
- The battery doesn't last for a lot of time when compared to some other popular models.
Should You Grab This Cordless Lawn Mower?
Overall, the GreenWorks G-MAX Mower is a very popular model for good reasons and it can be a great solution for people who look for a cordless mower that is not gas powered.
We personally like the very simple 2 step safety start, and the adjustable cutting height adjustment, as well as easily adjustable handlebars, rubber molded handle, and large wheels, are all great additions.
However, most importantly, the GreenWorks G-MAX Mower is very easy to use and is also very quiet. It works on a G-MAX 40V Lithium-Ion battery which is an excellent alternative to gas-powered lawn mowers and of course much more eco-friendly too.
All in all, the GreenWorks G-MAX Mower absolutely gets our recommendation and even though it is a bit more expensive than some other models by GreenWorks, you definitely get great value for your money here.
4.Lawn Boy 10632 Self Propel HW Lawn Mower
Maintaining a clean and beautiful lawn is a task that requires a lot of time and effort to accomplish, but with the right lawn mower like the Lawn Boy 10632 Self Propel HW Lawn Mower, 20-Inch you can complete this job in just half the time and effort.
The Lawn Boy 10632 is a very popular lawn mower that is known for its exceptional and powerful lawn mowing capability. This machine is equipped with a powerful Briggs & Stratton 5.5 foot-pound Gross Torque OHV engine that features a ReadyStart mechanism for quick and easy start-up. It is ideal for undertaking uneven terrains, slopes, or hills as it is engineered with a rear wheel drive mode that enables you to easily maneuver and operate the mower.
In addition, the Lawn Boy 10632 also features a deep dome deck design that is fortified with a tri-cut blade that provides you with a clean and excellent cut every time.
More Details
- Product Dimensions: 40.2 x 22.5 x 16.5 inches ; 62 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 76 pounds
The Pros
- The Lawn Boy 10632 Self Propel HW Lawn Mower, 20-Inch is a reliable and efficient mower equipped with a powerful engine that cuts through both dry and wet grass with exceptional speed and power.
- Designed with smart and easy-to-use features for easy operation.
- Compared to many other mowers in the market, the Lawn Boy 10632 has a lightweight and compact design, making it easier to maneuver and operate.
- Equipped with sturdy 7-inch front wheels and 8-inch rear wheels for improved maneuverability.
- Engineered with a 4-inch deep-domed deck responsible for the mower's exceptional mulching system.
- This lawn mower also comes with a grass bag that you can attach to collect your grass and leaf clippings.
- Has a self-propelled mechanism for faster and easier lawn mowing.
- Fuel efficient and can last long hours of lawn mowing job with its 2-gallon gas tank.
- The Lawn Boy 10632 is also covered with a great three-year warranty wherein if your mower does not start within one or two pulls the manufacturer will fix it for free. In addition, upon purchase of this lawn mower, you are entitled with a 2-year no worry warranty that offers free full coverage of the mowers starting, power, and parts.
The Cons
- Compared to other mowers in the market, the grass bag that comes with the Lawn Boy 10632 Self Propel HW Lawn Mower, 20-Inch is quite small in size.
- Several people reported on some difficulties in controlling or changing the direction of the machine when mowing.
- A bit more expensive than some other popular lawn mowers in its category.
Should You Grab This Lawn Mower?
Overall, if you are looking for a fast, efficient, reliable and durable lawn mower that is very easy to operate then the Lawn Boy 10632 Self Propel HW Lawn Mower, 20-Inch can be a great companion for you.
This model is a bit more expensive compared to some other lawnmowers that we already reviewed here, however with its great features and fantastic guarantee we personally believe that it is one of the most affordable lawn mowers on the market today…
5. GreenWorks 25022 3-in-1 Electric Lawn Mower
The GreenWorks 25022 12 Amp 20-in 3-in-1 Electric Lawn Mower is one of the latest additions to GreenWork's powerful and environmentally friendly machines that offers you a clean, green, and efficient mowing experience. Just like any other machine manufactured by GreenWorks, this 3-in-1 electric mower promises not only great mowing performance but also a ZERO carbon footprint.
TheGreenWorks 25022 is powered by a 12 AMP motor and it is designed with a 20-inch cutting deck that allows the machine to do clean and fast cuts every single time. Its 3-in-1 feature gives you the option to choose how you want to dispose of your grass clippings, whether by rear bagging, side discharge, or through mulching.
Furthermore, it is engineered with a single lever that has an adjustable 7-position height that enables you to adjust or change the cutting height of your mower ranging from 1 ½ inch to 3 ¾ inches depending on your preference.
Lastly, for improved maneuverability, the GreenWorks 25022 is designed with 10" rear wheels paired with 7" front wheels. This design allows the machine to be easily maneuvered through uneven terrains as well as hills, thus making your lawn mowing task easier and faster to accomplish.
More Details
- Item Weight: 56 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 65 pounds
The Pros
- Powerful, efficient, easy to operate and lightweight compared to other models.
- The GreenWorks 25022 12 Amp 20-in 3-in-1 Electric Lawn Mower is made from high-quality materials and it can endure a lifetime of tough lawn mowing jobs.
- Unlike other lawn mowers in the market, the deck of the GreenWorks 25022 is made from highly durable metal and not plastic, thus it is thinner which make it easier to clean hard to reach areas.
- Has a 20-inch cutting width that enables you to mow your lawn much easier and faster.
- It is easy to maneuver, especially on uneven terrains because of its large front and rear wheels.
- The 3-in-1 feature gives you the option to choose how you want to deal with the grass clippings, whether by mulching, side-discharge, or bagging.
- Has a foldable handle for easy storage.
- Offers a sophisticated, sleek, and dynamic design that is ideal both for men and women.
- Environmental friendly and is backed by a full 4-year warranty.
The Cons
- The cord is a bit long and it sometimes gets in the way when mowing the lawn.
- Some users found the size of the bagger to be relatively small.
Should You Grab This Electric Lawn Mower?
Lawn mowing is not a job that most people look forward to, however, with the help of the GreenWorks 25022 12 Amp 20-in 3-in-1 Electric Lawn Mower maintaining your lawn will never be as dreadful and tedious as it used to be.
With this electric lawn mower by GreenWorks, you can mow your lawn with great ease, efficiency and much faster than before, and the thing that we really like about this machine is that it is not only powerful and efficient, but it also helps promote our environment as it has a Zero carbon footprint.
6. Black & Decker MM275 Electric Mulching Mower
The Black & Decker MM275 18-Inch 9 Amp Electric Mulching Mower is a great example of a "small but powerful" corded electric mower. Unlike other models of small electric mowers, this one is fully capable of mulching. It can even catch clippings (if you purchase the optional attachment).
The Black & Decker MM275 features a one-lever height adjustment that allows its four wheels to be modified at the same time, from 1 to 3 ½ inches. It's equipped with an 18-inch cutting blade and 3-in-1 polymer deck, which can mulch, release, or side-bag.
This lawnmower model weighs only 38 pounds and it comes with a two-year limited warranty on the mower and a limited lifetime warranty on the deck.
What's included with each purchase of this product? It will include the lawnmower, side discharge chute, two shroud hole covers, two wing nuts, one-star washer, small plastic bag with handle bolt, cable tie, upper and lower handlebars, and the product manual.
More Details
- Product Dimensions: 33 x 21.5 x 15.4 inches ; 46 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 47 pounds
The Pros
- The Black & Decker MM275 is super light (only 38 pounds), so you won't have a hard time pushing this around.
- Unlike other small corded electric mowers, this model does mulching.
- There's a 1 ½ inches space between the external edge of the deck and blade end, so you're able to cut right next to walls or fences without problems.
- No tune-ups, oil, gas, pull cord, or spark plugs to worry about.
- It does a great job of keeping the grass in your yard short and look professionally maintained.
- The lawnmower model is reasonably priced.
- It is easy to turn it off by simply releasing the lever.
- It is quiet.
The Cons
- If this came with a grass catcher, this would have been a great steal.
- The height of the handle is not adjustable, so taller individuals, like 6 feet and above, will have issues with the handle's short height.
- It's cutting range is only limited within 100 feet from the electrical outlet.
Should You Grab This Mulching Mower?
The Black & Decker MM275 is a small electric mower with a 9 amp motor, so don't expect it to clear a large acre of land. It does, however, do well in hacking thick and long grass within a 100 feet range. We personally really like that it's lightweight, reasonably priced, and easy to operate and maintain.
In addition, one of the outstanding features of the Black & Decker MM275 is its mulching capability. You simply won't find many small corded electric mowers that offer this (Note: Get a good extension cord, so you can maximize the power the machine will receive).
Overall, we will highly recommend the Black & Decker MM275 18-Inch 9 Amp Electric Mulching Mower for you if you are looking for small but powerful corded electric mower at a very reasonable price.
7. McLane 801 5.50GT Lawn Edger Review
McLane is a famous brand that specialized in manufacturing super high quality cutting lawn and garden equipment. Their 801 5.50GT Gross Torque Briggs & Stratton 9-Inch Gas Powered Lawn Edger with 8″ Ball Bearing Wheels are made of heavy-duty steel frames with dual cutter-head bearings to provide a better and smoother cutting. This McLane edger also includes rubber replaceable tires and powder coated paint.
The main features of this McLane edger are its 9-inch edging blade as well as 8-inch wheels. This item operates with its 3.5 horsepower and 4.75 gross torque motor and it ensures precise and efficient cutting thanks to its single-level blade clutch as well as depth control.
The McLane 801 5.50GT edger is easy to use the machine and it cuts grass and soil very easily. Therefore, there is very little effort when it comes to its use. Also, this edger is very heavy which means that it will not easily bounce in case it hits something, but instead will just cut through it.
Apart from this, the engine of this edger starts very easily and without the need for starter fluid or any other similar assistance.
More Details
- Shipping Weight: 67 pounds
The Pros
- 4.75 gross torque motor and 3.5 horsepower.
- 8-inch wheels and rubber replaceable tires.
- Easy to use.
- 9-inch edging blade.
- Heavy-duty steel frames and dual cutter-head bearings.
- Powder coated paint.
The Cons
- Comes without oil, so you need to get it yourself.
- Poorly done manual.
Should You Grab This McLane Edger?
Overall, the McLane 801 5.50GT Gross Torque Briggs & Stratton 9-Inch Gas Powered Lawn Edger With 8″ Ball Bearing Wheels is a high-quality item that offers great performance.
This edger is made of heavy-duty steel and to provide a smoother cutting there are dual cutter head bearings that do a great job. In addition, its 8-inch wheels and rubber replaceable tires allow easier maneuver and we really like the 9-inch edging blade which is very sharp and lets you cut through grass and soil very easily and without any effort.
On top of that, the heaviness of the edger prevents accidents and if it hits something it will not bounce but simply cut through it which is very important.
Taking into consideration all its features and affordable price tag, the McLane 801 Edger is absolutely a great pick for anyone who is looking for a reliable lawn edger that will last for a very long time.