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July 4, 2017
Cellbell® Original Tough Type C To Usb A Cable- Review
Cellbell® Original Tough Type C To Usb A Cable with charging speeds up to 3 Amps - 6 Feet (2 Meters) - Black
Following are the main features:
The cable is around 1.5-2 M long. The wire mesh that covers the cable is braided and durable24 months WarrantyPerfect fitThe ports are durable
A major point to be noted is that it is a Type C USB cable not a micro USB cable, hence compatible only for devices with type C port. Not for Samsung, i Phone etc.
Cons Though the charging speed is pretty good, it is not as fast as 1.5%/minute.
The following are the compatible devicess: - Oneplus 3, Oneplus 3T,Huawei Nexus 6P,LG Nexus 5X,Nokia N1, Asus Zen AiO, Lumia 950, Lumia 950XL, HP Pavilion x2, ASUS Zenpad S 8.0, Google ChromeBook Pixel, Nexus 5X/ 6P, Lumia 950/ 950XL,Le Eco Le 1s, , cool pad cool 1
Following are the main features:
The cable is around 1.5-2 M long. The wire mesh that covers the cable is braided and durable24 months WarrantyPerfect fitThe ports are durable
A major point to be noted is that it is a Type C USB cable not a micro USB cable, hence compatible only for devices with type C port. Not for Samsung, i Phone etc.
Cons Though the charging speed is pretty good, it is not as fast as 1.5%/minute.
The following are the compatible devicess: - Oneplus 3, Oneplus 3T,Huawei Nexus 6P,LG Nexus 5X,Nokia N1, Asus Zen AiO, Lumia 950, Lumia 950XL, HP Pavilion x2, ASUS Zenpad S 8.0, Google ChromeBook Pixel, Nexus 5X/ 6P, Lumia 950/ 950XL,Le Eco Le 1s, , cool pad cool 1
CELLBELL® Apple iPhone 7 Tempered Glass Screen Protector Guard- Review
CELLBELL® Apple iPhone 7 (5D)(BLACK) Full Body Premium Quality Tempered Glass Screen Protector Guard
Gifted this screen protector guard to my Sister in Law. Cell Bell claims their Screen guard to be the world's thinnest tempered glass screen protector.The following are the main features that I could notice
It covers the entire display area of the screen.24 months warrantyEasy to fixHighly adhesiveClarity
The product is added on with glass cleaner cloth, wet cleaner,Dust removal sticker, and installation guide. If you buy your phone paying thousands, you ought to care it from falls, scratches and this product is the best way to.
Gifted this screen protector guard to my Sister in Law. Cell Bell claims their Screen guard to be the world's thinnest tempered glass screen protector.The following are the main features that I could notice
It covers the entire display area of the screen.24 months warrantyEasy to fixHighly adhesiveClarity
The product is added on with glass cleaner cloth, wet cleaner,Dust removal sticker, and installation guide. If you buy your phone paying thousands, you ought to care it from falls, scratches and this product is the best way to.
July 3, 2017
Twelve to Murder by Lauren Carr- Review
Book Name - Twelve to MurderAuthor - Lauren CarrPublisher - Acorn Book ServicesNumber of Pages -266Publishing Year -2016Edition - KindlePrice -$.96
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Rating : 4.0
My Review
Reviewing a thriller is a trick, more so if it is brimful of suspense. A reviewer need to tell the prospective readers about the book and must take care of not to make the review a spoiler. Lauren Carr has put me in a similar situation with her thriller Twelve to Murder.
As usual, authoress has portrayed her excellent narrative talent. How ever complicated the storyline is, finally everything falls into place like a rubik's cube. Adding on to the thrill, time doesn't have the mercy on them. This crisp, cliffhanger is endearing. However the audible narration didn't appeal to me much. May be because I was in a mood to read? I don't know.
This review is in return of a free book from the publisher
About the author
Twelve to Murdder by Laurenn Carr- Review
Book Name - Twelve to MurderAuthor - Lauren CarrPublisher - Acorn Book ServicesNumber of Pages -266Publishing Year -2016Edition - KindlePrice -$.96
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Rating : 4.0
My Review
Reviewing a thriller is a trick, more so if it is brimful of suspense. A reviewer need to tell the prospective readers about the book and must take care of not to make the review a spoiler. Lauren Carr has put me in a similar situation with her thriller Twelve to Murder.
As usual, authoress has portrayed her excellent narrative talent. How ever complicated the storyline is, finally everything falls into place like a rubik's cube. Adding on to the thrill, time doesn't have the mercy on them. This crisp, cliffhanger is endearing. However the audible narration didn't appeal to me much. May be because I was in a mood to read? I don't know.
This review is in return of a free book from the publisher
About the author
June 29, 2017
Book Spotlight : The Wrong Turn Sanjay Chopra & Namita Roy Ghose
THE WRONG TURN:Love and Betrayal in the Time of NetajibySanjay Chopra & Namita Roy Ghose
Blurb
1944, Kohima — a small, sleepy town in northeast India. Subhash Chandra Bose and his Indian National Army (INA) along with the Japanese, are on the brink of bringing the Empire to its knees and forcing the British out of India. But, inexplicably, the tables turn. The INA’s advance is thwarted and the victory march to Delhi is halted. Seventy years later, the British admit that the Battle of Kohima was the greatest battle they had ever fought. Even more so than the battles of Waterloo and Dunkirk. Was it then that old Indian curse — betrayal? Someone from within Netaji’s own ranks? Were there forces other than the British, waiting in the shadows closer to home, who stood to gain even more from the INA’s defeat? Or was it just love that irrevocably altered the course of India’s destiny? The Wrong Turn: Love and Betrayal in the Time of Netaji, is a sweeping tale of passion set against the freedom struggle. Debraj, the rakish playboy and scion of a distinguished Calcutta family, and Nishonko, the fiery revolutionary sworn to the cause of the INA, must not only fight their common enemy, but also for the love of Aditi, the rebel with the healing touch. A haunting tale of love, friendship and betrayal of an entire nation, The Wrong Turn veers inexorably towards a poignant redemption.
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About the authors
“The Wrong Turn is a story that traverses the cities of Calcutta, Singapore, Rangoon and Kohima caught up in the blaze of the Second World War. It is about the clash of four desperate forces as they come together in Kohima to vie for the brightest jewel in the crown -- India. Victory will come to those who possess not just the coldest steel but even colder hearts.”
SANJAY CHOPRA is an airline pilot and author of two collections of short stories. Said and Done and Tailspin stories . He believes that his office forty thousand feet in the sky and his travels provide him with a view that fuels his vivid storytelling that cuts a wide arc through time and space.
His stories have won the Invisible Ink, the Millennium writers and Southport awards in the UK and USA. In the words of his readers, ‘He is a storyteller like those of the old days, yet his stories are as modern as tomorrow.
He lives in Mumbai with his wife Tisca Chopra, an actress and he is currently working on a film script and a web series.
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“This was a story waiting to be told. So much about Netaji was smoke and mirrors, partial views foisted on us by the British and other vested interests. Here was a man who was a personal hero, who was part of the lore of my childhood. And here was a chance to set the narrative straight - through the lens of a very human yet universal story of love.”
During a school project on ‘The most memorable day of my life’, NAMITA ROY GHOSE wrote about a Russian girl on the day WW2 ended. She got her first rejection slip from the teacher for making things up. Ever since, Namita has established her storytelling skills through her scriptwriting, screenplays poetry, fiction, legendary advertising campaigns, and as a renowned advertising film director. A Creative Director with HTA, she left after 13 years to start her own film company, White Light, one of India’s top ad film outfits. A social activist, she is the founder of Vanashakti, an NGO that works to protect the environment. Namita has done pro bono work on issues like domestic violence, child welfare, sexual harassment and forest preservation. She is an avid traveller, a photographer, foodie and teacher.
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Praise for the book
Vidya Balan: "I like historical fiction. This one is just gripping, racing along like a thriller. I am sure people will love it and I wish Namita and Sanjay all the best for the book".
Shekhar Gupta: “Gripping reading. This is one writer duo with story-telling imagination and uncluttered turn of phrase”.
Jug Suraiya: “A sweeping saga of war, love and betrayal, set at a climactic point of India’s fight for freedom”.
Lord Meghnad Desai: “An absorbing and indeed thrilling story of one of the most crucial events in India’s history”.
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Speaking with strategic impact by Kate Levan- Review
This book is a must-read if you’re a consultant, analyst, pitch team leader, roadshow executive, technology specialist, project manager, internal or external marketer, sales rep, subject matter expert or innovator.
Book Details:
Book Title: Speaking with Strategic Impact: Four Steps to Extraordinary Presence & Persuasion
Author: Kate LeVan
Category: Adult Non-Fiction, 152 pages
Genre: Business
Publisher: Delton Press
Release date: May 24, 2017
Tour dates: June 12 to 30, 2017
Content Rating: G
Book Description:
Speaking with Strategic Impact is for business people who make their living—or their mark—through presentations long and short.
It’s a must-read if you’re a consultant, analyst, pitch team leader, roadshow executive, technology specialist, project manager, internal or external marketer, sales rep, subject matter expert or innovator.
Do your presentations unexpectedly fall flat? Do others hijack your meetings? Do you spend more time compiling slide decks than actually influencing decision-makers? Has someone vaguely told you that you “should look more confident up there” or that you “lack gravitas”? Have you watched TED Talks but wonder how you can bring that level of effectiveness into real business presentations?
Speaking with Strategic Impact gives you the key to leadership presence and persuasion. More than just tips and tricks, it outlines a discipline for navigating real business situations with consistently superior outcomes that’s favored by top business schools and Fortune 500 companies. You’ll get specific strategic and tactical advice to keep you on the mark in your presentations and meetings—and differentiate you from the vast majority of business presenters.
Read Speaking with Strategic Impact to master the means by which you make a living and a difference in the world!
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Meet the Author:
Kate LeVan trains, coaches and collaborates on business communication effectiveness with major corporations worldwide and as an instructor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Her training consistently receives top ratings from executive development program participants for its simplicity, applicability and career-changing impact.
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Book Details:
Book Title: Speaking with Strategic Impact: Four Steps to Extraordinary Presence & Persuasion
Author: Kate LeVan
Category: Adult Non-Fiction, 152 pages
Genre: Business
Publisher: Delton Press
Release date: May 24, 2017
Tour dates: June 12 to 30, 2017
Content Rating: G
Book Description:
Speaking with Strategic Impact is for business people who make their living—or their mark—through presentations long and short.
It’s a must-read if you’re a consultant, analyst, pitch team leader, roadshow executive, technology specialist, project manager, internal or external marketer, sales rep, subject matter expert or innovator.
Do your presentations unexpectedly fall flat? Do others hijack your meetings? Do you spend more time compiling slide decks than actually influencing decision-makers? Has someone vaguely told you that you “should look more confident up there” or that you “lack gravitas”? Have you watched TED Talks but wonder how you can bring that level of effectiveness into real business presentations?
Speaking with Strategic Impact gives you the key to leadership presence and persuasion. More than just tips and tricks, it outlines a discipline for navigating real business situations with consistently superior outcomes that’s favored by top business schools and Fortune 500 companies. You’ll get specific strategic and tactical advice to keep you on the mark in your presentations and meetings—and differentiate you from the vast majority of business presenters.
Read Speaking with Strategic Impact to master the means by which you make a living and a difference in the world!
Buy the Book:
Amazon ~ Barnes & Noble Add to Goodreads
Meet the Author:
Kate LeVan trains, coaches and collaborates on business communication effectiveness with major corporations worldwide and as an instructor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Her training consistently receives top ratings from executive development program participants for its simplicity, applicability and career-changing impact.
Connect with the Author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook
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A Fine Year For murder by Lauren Carr
Book Name - A Fine Year For MurderAuthor - Lauren CarrPublisher - Acorn Book ServicesListening length - 10 hours 17 minutesPublishing Year - 2017Edition - AudiobookPrice - Free with audible trial
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Rating : 3.0
My Review
Jessica and Murphy's marital life is never normal due to Jessica's nightmares. The thought that she can even murder Murphy in her subconscious state of nightmares shatters Jessica. A chance encounter with investigative journalist Dallas brings light to the mystery behind Jessica's nightmares.
Narrator has done a good job, with the right expressions and voice modulation. Listening to an audio book is never an easy job as it seems, especially while the book is a mystery thriller. A lot of characters come and go, which made it difficult for me to remember their names, unlike the e-books or paperback copies. Nevertheless, the plot is engaging enough to hook the readers. Author has succeeded in maintaining the suspense element.
If you are someone who judges a book by its cover, you will be taken by surprise because the book cover gives the impression of an amateurish work whereas the plot speaks highly of the author's talent
This review is in return of a free book from the iRead Book Tours
St.Botanica Natural Apple Cider Vinegar with Mother Vinegar - Review
St.Botanica Natural Apple Cider Vinegar with Mother Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is an inevitable ingredient for dieting and weight loss. It can be used as a detox as well as salad dressing.
Advantages of Apple cider vinegar
Weight Loss
Conditions our hair
Relieves allergies
Blood Sugar Balance
Skin toning
Detoxing
Improves immunity
Reduces bad breath
and the list goes on.
The St. Botanica Natural Apple cider vinegar is a bottle of 500 ml. The packaging is good and spill proof. The taste is authentic. I used it as a detox first. The product is quite refreshing. After opening it should be refrigerated. The smell is pungent but on consumption, the effect is satisfactory.
Apple cider vinegar is an inevitable ingredient for dieting and weight loss. It can be used as a detox as well as salad dressing.
Advantages of Apple cider vinegar
Weight Loss
Conditions our hair
Relieves allergies
Blood Sugar Balance
Skin toning
Detoxing
Improves immunity
Reduces bad breath
and the list goes on.
The St. Botanica Natural Apple cider vinegar is a bottle of 500 ml. The packaging is good and spill proof. The taste is authentic. I used it as a detox first. The product is quite refreshing. After opening it should be refrigerated. The smell is pungent but on consumption, the effect is satisfactory.
Qualstuff Fidget Spinner-Review
Fidget spinners has taken the world on fire these days. The stress release entertainment has influenced the masses so much so that google to started even the virtual spinner.
The Qualstuff Fidget Spinner spinner is one such device. It looks more like a toy but it is an excellent stress buster. The size of the spinner is smaller than expected but it adds on to the portability.
The video shows how my five year old daughter spun the spinner and also the spinning time. For a five year old, if the spinning time is around one and half minutes, for an adult, it can definitely be more. If you closely watch the video, you can understand how restless my kids are, but this item just hooked them to it.
Major points
It is portable.
It is easy to use.
The spinning time is also pretty good.
The material is durable.
Small parts are not easily detachable.
Stress relief
The Qualstuff Fidget Spinner spinner is one such device. It looks more like a toy but it is an excellent stress buster. The size of the spinner is smaller than expected but it adds on to the portability.
The video shows how my five year old daughter spun the spinner and also the spinning time. For a five year old, if the spinning time is around one and half minutes, for an adult, it can definitely be more. If you closely watch the video, you can understand how restless my kids are, but this item just hooked them to it.
Major points
It is portable.
It is easy to use.
The spinning time is also pretty good.
The material is durable.
Small parts are not easily detachable.
Stress relief
MuscleXP Fish Oil- Review
Fish oil capsules is the best supplement for pregnant women. Fish oil helps in skin care as well as weight loss. Omega 3 Fatty acids in fish oil is a boon to our skin.
MuscleXP Fish Oil is ideal for people who are seeking high quality Fish Oil at the best value. MuscleXP Fish Oil contains 330 mg of Omega-3 fatty acids per softgel including Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 120mg and Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 180mg. Most of the health benefits of fish oil can be attributed to the presence of omega 3 essential fatty acids like Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Each softgel contains 1000mg fish oil which yields 330mg omega-3 fatty acids for an optimal health and high energy levels. Because of their smooth contour and shape, these softgels are very easy to swallow.The product can be used by both men and women.
Advantages of Fish OilImproves fat metabolismBoosts MemoryTreats AcneGood for skin
The packaging is good. The capsule is straw colored softgel. The shape of the capsule is such that it is easy to swallow. Generally fish oil smell is a huge turn off but the capsules doesn't have the smell.
Dosage:For adults, take one softgel with lukewarm water 1-2 times a day or as suggested by healthcare professional.The effect of the product in the long run will be monitored and the review will be modified accordingly.
MuscleXP Fish Oil is ideal for people who are seeking high quality Fish Oil at the best value. MuscleXP Fish Oil contains 330 mg of Omega-3 fatty acids per softgel including Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 120mg and Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 180mg. Most of the health benefits of fish oil can be attributed to the presence of omega 3 essential fatty acids like Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Each softgel contains 1000mg fish oil which yields 330mg omega-3 fatty acids for an optimal health and high energy levels. Because of their smooth contour and shape, these softgels are very easy to swallow.The product can be used by both men and women.
Advantages of Fish OilImproves fat metabolismBoosts MemoryTreats AcneGood for skin
The packaging is good. The capsule is straw colored softgel. The shape of the capsule is such that it is easy to swallow. Generally fish oil smell is a huge turn off but the capsules doesn't have the smell.
Dosage:For adults, take one softgel with lukewarm water 1-2 times a day or as suggested by healthcare professional.The effect of the product in the long run will be monitored and the review will be modified accordingly.
