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Fun and instructional
I was happy to see when the kit arrived that it was exactly as stated in the description. The clubs are a bit smaller then the clubs I already have, but that's great 'cause A: they fit in my juggling prop bag easily, and B: they might be a tad easier to learn with then the ones I already have. The clubs quite honestly were the main reason I purchased the set. Not sure if I'll ever actually try the plate spinning (The stick seems a tad flimsy.) but I have it in case I need a diversion.my 3 cents (wasn't it worth more then 2?)
The juggling plate takes some know-how
Length:: 1:32 MinsEight-year-old Elizabeth has attended many magic camps and is a good juggler as well as a plate spinner. She has this kit and thought she'd share how to spin the plate successfully. Additionally, if you are learning to juggle, the scarves are the easiest place to start.
It is what they say it is.
I bought this adapter to mount a laser level to a c-stand and it's perfect for that application. My only issue with this product is that the 1/4 20 threaded part is not fastened permanently into the adapter. So when you try to twist it on it threads back into the adapter. I guess there might be a reason for that design but can't see the advantage of making it two separate parts. I locked it into position using red Loctite which you can get at any auto parts store. I haven't had a problem since. Except for this one design flaw it's perfect for mounting any camera or 1/4 20 adaptable object to any 5/8" post.
Perfect design, good materials made
Very good product, perfect fit with most tripod, good materials made, not to big, good finish, i really recomend this product.
Does the job
It works. Don't know why the screw isn't fastened in; it turns and lowers when you're screwing it in which makes no sense, and if you're not careful it will disappear (I can stick a finger in and twist it back out, but if you have fat fingers you'll be out of luck.) If it weren't for that I'd give it a 5 star, but that seems annoying enough to lose 2 stars. I still use it and will continue to use it.UPDATE: Used this thing again, and I came back to take off another star. I'll probably wind up taking off another star next time I use it. It is terrible. Why on earth would they not have the screw be fixed? Worst design ever. I see no benefit to it.
Unfortunate caricature
This book is far from horrible, and it does (however vaguely) make the point that fat people should be allowed to love and accept themselves as they are, however Myrtle's character is depicted as such a stereotypical caricature that much of the potentially positive message is lost. Myrtle is sloppy often to the point of being disgusting, and eats voraciously and obsessively; there is even a reference to her throwing her bloated stomach "over her shoulder" when it gets in her way. These comments are ugly and unnecessary, and turn Myrtle into a grotesque oddity. Overall, for a quick read (I finished it in a couple of hours) this book is bearable, but there are far better (and more positive) novels dealing with weight issues out there... I recommend Venise Berry's "All of Me."