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I sell on ebay to supplement my income. My husband died from Agent Orange/AO causes. I try to educate people about AO, which is continuing to affect the lives of Vietnam vets, their families, and younger troops. Please do research into it. Thank you!

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Apr 06, 2011

Interesting book, ahead of its time

I believe this book set out to be a children's book, but has been read by millions of adults. In many ways, it is far ahead of its time. The story of a couple who adopt many biracial and/or bicultural children as well as ones with special needs, it is especially interesting because of the era in which it was written. At the time, biracial children were not only unacceptable in society, but were seldom adopted by any parents. My own father (not adopted) was very dark, but his parents were careful to say on census forms that they were both white. The book gives an insight into what life was like in the 1940s and 1950s (definitely not always a pleasant time for non-WASPs). I have not read the newest edition and don't know if or how it was updated, but the 1955 book is good to read since it wasn't altered in any way. (I do want to see what the newest printing has to say.) The very style in which it was written recalls the supposedly happy days of the post-WWII time, yet it is easy to see what was lying beneath the surface.

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Mar 06, 2010

For the NLT, this is very good & convenient.

This isn't my favorite translation, but I wanted a Bible just to read every day. I have study Bibles (NASB, ESV, NIV) so that's not why I wanted this. I needed the discipline of having the days and readings set out for me. It would be wonderful if I would actually, on my own, go back and forth in the Bible and read the Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs each day, but that just hasn't worked for me. I like it laid out for me. This translation flows easily (sometimes too easily and with idioms which are just "too" modern), but the meaning is there. As a devotional which has no personal commentary in it, I like it. Sometimes I want a personal commentary (the NIV 365-Day Chronological Bible has a commentary), but for this purpose it is very good. Ironically, sometimes it's hard for me to get through the Bible in a year--especially the NASB or ESV. Because this translation goes so smoothly, I will finish this in slightly over half a year (I try to read two days each day). If you are a purist/KJV only, this isn't for you and you're probably not even reading this review anyway. If you want a Bible which most likely is written in an easily understood way (which is probably how it was understood in ancient times), this may be for you. I don't know the real difference between the NLT first edition and NLT second edition. From what I can tell, it's not more "politically correct." Ah hah! I just found out. Apparently the second edition is more accurate! If you Google "ntl first edition vs second edition" you will see what I mean. Thanks for reading my review.

Carebag Mens Urinal Cleanis Super Absorbent Pad 20 Count New Disposable NOS

Dec 10, 2015

Very handy, but expensive (that's the reason for the four stars instead of five)

My husband has Parkinson's Disease (courtesy of Agent Orange/Vietnam). He has major stability issues and can't easily stand up to use a regular toilet, especially when we are at doctor appointments or otherwise "out and about." At home we were using a government-supplied portable urinal, but it was a pain to wash all the time. These bags were/are very convenient. These are nice because we can use one bag several times (the manufacturer doesn't recommend that), and then through them away. I realize that they aren't ecological, but at this point I need every break I can get. Their use is self-explanatory--urinate into the bag, close the drawstrings, then throw it away. I have to come with him to a unisex bathroom to hold the bags. If he had more motor skills, he could do it himself. The down side is the cost--at least $1 each. That could really mount up if the bags weren't reusable. As I indicated, the company says NOT to reuse them, so reuse at your own discretion. It really depends on the quantity of urine in the bag, and many people with Parkinson's tend to go several times a day, but smaller amounts. I have several of the bags in my husband wheelchair pack, in the car, in the bedroom, etc. Very handy. I just hope they can come down in cost.

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