The tree of death

Advantages: Eerie and strangely believable
Disadvantages: A bit too chilling in parts

..., the small boy, named Kim Jin-sung, is home with them and settling into his new family. He sometimes behaves oddly, having an obsession with an acacia tree in the back garden, but the Kims put this down to his unhappy past and he soon seems to settle. Then Mrs Kim finds herself to be pregnant. Shocked and surprised, she hastens to comfort Jin-sung, promising him that he will be just as important to her when the new baby comes along. Jin-sung is not convinced; especially when he overhears Mrs Kim's mother making remarks about him. When the baby comes, Jin-sung's behaviour is more and more erratic. One day, following a row with his mother, Jin-sung disappears and fails to return. The effect of his disapperance brings the Kim family to their knees...but strangely the tree, which has failed to bloom for years, suddenly bursts into bloom. Is Jin...

sunmeilan 04.12.2006 (05.12.2006) · Read review
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Review of Acacia (Subtitled) (DVD)

DRIFTING INTO PEACEFUL CALM...

Advantages: SMELLS DIVINE...
Disadvantages: BIT EXPENSIVE FOR A BUBBLE BATH...

..., buying a certain something for a certain someone's Christmas stocking, and I chanced upon this. It looked so pretty and so calming that it was in my basket and through the checkout before I really had time to think about it, so although being a complete impulse buy (which more often than not turn out to be mistakes!) I have been so impressed with it I felt compelled to tell you all, so that you will all know a little piece of peacefulness in this riotous season of goodwill to all men and all that jazz! These bath bubbles are in a new range from Radox, and called Radiant Touch. The packaging conveys a glowing, warm, calm sort of image, and the colour of the bubble bath is a beautiful apricot. Acacia is a plant that is in the same family as Mimosa, another scent which I adore, and has a sweet, soft scent and beautiful yellow flowers, just...

phoenixgreen 15.12.2006 · Read review
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Review of Radox Radiant Touch Herbal Bath with Acacia

A bath fit for a princess with no sense of smell

Advantages: Gorgeously soft water and HUGE bubbles
Disadvantages: It smells quite revolting!

...As we all know all Princesses need a big bubble bath, this particular Princess was also in a very bad mood and in need of a good soak (and a large bar of Dairy Milk!) This apricot coloured bubble bath has Acacia which is 'renowned to help heighten spirits and lift emotions' Sounds good! +The Bath + The neck of the bottle looks fairly narrow compared to Tesco's own big bottles so I turned the pot over and gave it a squidge. Don't do that! I had about a quarter of the bottle in the bath, it shot out at such a speed I couldn't stop it! So a gentle pour is all that is needed! I poured it under the hot tap and within seconds unsurprisingly I had about 5 inches of bubbles on the top of the bath. I could smell an odd smell at this point. My son shot upstairs took one look at me and said 'Mum? Have you wet yourself?' He hit the nail...

chantelly 24.04.2007 · Read review
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Review of Radox Radiant Touch Herbal Bath with Acacia

Perfect break

Advantages: Location, Service, Quality
Disadvantages: None

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bean372042 03.09.2007 · Read review
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Review of Best Western Premier Acacia, Bruges

A healthy chip buttie?

Advantages: lovely healthy crispy chips
Disadvantages: expensive

...root vegetable medley Tomato & basil pasta sauce Apple, hazelnut & potato medley Roasted pineapple with fresh figs & acacia honey Apple wedges with cinnamon sugar I am going to try a type of saute potato next, don't see why it wouldn't work simply slice the potatoes, pour on the spoon of oil and cook the same as chips. I might even try adding some garlic butter for the last few minutes. Downside They claim it feeds a family of four, maybe we are very greedy but we dished out very small portions between two adults and three children, the youngest aged four only had about ten chips and my boys and hubbie would definitely have eaten more. Waiting 40 minutes for a second serving is too long. Conclusion Ideal for weightwatchers, healthy eaters and chip lovers, expensive but worth it if you love your chips and have to...

sandra102 24.05.2008 · Read review
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Review of Tefal FZ 7000 Actifry

Tyrozets

Advantages: Great ailment for a sore throat
Disadvantages: Ainseed flavour!

...for just a few moments, you?ll notice your mouth starting to numb as the anaesthetic kicks in. Bare this in mind to keep swallowing or else you?ll just get a numb tongue!! They also contain antibiotic to help fight throat infection...some people have said that mild tonsilitis can be cured with these little tricks. Now, don?t quote me on that, but I wouldn?t be at all surprised ? the strength of which they numb the tongue clearly indicates that they are working overtime. For those who understand the ins and outs of medicine, then each Tyrozets lozenge contains? Tyrothricin 1 mg and benzocaine 5 mg. Other ingredients include: Acacia, magnesium stearate, maize starch, sodium chloride, sucrose, anethole, erythrosine (E127) and peppermint oil. Of course, don?t give Tyrozets to children under the age of 3. If your problems don?t clear...

carl.mcqueen 20.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Tyrozets

A wish come true...

Advantages: smells lovely and looks stylish too
Disadvantages: none

...If I could only ever buy one more fragrance, it would have to be this one. I really adore it... The first thing that you notice about this product is the unique bottle, or flacon as the manufacturer prefers to call it. the clear bottle is in the shape of a multifaceted jewel with a very smart silver top. The writing is embossed to make it look very classy - and very sexy... The fragrance itself is an unsual but pretty pale blue colour. The topnote is a combination of acacia flower, exotic berries and honeysuckle; the heartnote is osmanthus flower, patchouli and black violet; and the drydown is incense, amber and sandalwood. It is a most unusual collection, but it really does work very well... I also think that the price is very good for such a good product. I paid £23 for the 30ml eau de parfum....

RuthJean 22.08.2000 · Read review
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Review of Chopard Wish Eau de Parfum Spray

The truth is out there for you

Advantages: Subtle and sensual perfume
Disadvantages: Bottle is tall - may be too large for some handbags

...tall, slim and elegant. With he Celvein Klein name running down the side of the bottle. It was designed bu perfume bottle designer Lucein Baron. The bottle is nice to hold and fits well into a handbag. Ingredients Top notes: lemon, bergamot, Chinese bamboo Heart notes: peony, white clover, damp woods, lilac, acacia, albizia flowers Base notes: vanilla, white amber, musk, sandal, vetiver Aroma Calvin Klein describes this as a refreshing, oriental, woody fragrance. Personally I feel the perfume is more about the peony and clover elements. Range Truth for women is also available as Truth Body Lotion, Body Oil Spray and Truth Gift set. Truth for men was introduced in 2002. Overall. The perfume is subtle and sensual. Many recommend it more for Romantic occasions but I feel it is appropriate at any time. I wear it daily...

MAFARRIMOND 20.04.2004 · Read review
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Review of Calvin Klein Truth Eau De Toilette Spray for Him

Ancient Egypt comes alive

Advantages: exciting and colourful story
Disadvantages: the books have been translated and have probably lost something in the process

...The Ramses series by Christian Jacq consists of five books: 1. The Son of Light, 2. The Temple of a Million Years, 3. The Battle of Kadesh, 4. The Lady of Abu Simbel, and 5. Under the Western Acacia. The books give a fictionalised account of Ramses II, one of the greatest Pharoahs of Ancient Egypt. All the ingredients for a spell-binding tale are present: a host of colourful characters indulge in love, sex, mystery, murder, intrigue, loyalty, revenge, war and magic, both white and black. Jacq revels in the telling of the many plots and subplots. The series has the reader gripping the edge of his seat right from the first pages, which describe how the teenage Ramses must risk his life in order to conquer a wild lion. Christian Jacq is not only an accomplished novelist, but also an eminent Egyptologist. Therefore, you can be sure...

tehuti 20.12.2000 (15.12.2000) · Read review
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Review of Ramses series - Christian Jacq

KOS - Isle of Views

Advantages: great beaches, historic places, good nightlife
Disadvantages: not much

...I've been to five or six Greek islands, but Kos is still my favourite. Kos is one of the most beautiful and sunniest islands in the Aegean Sea. It is the third biggest of the Dodecanese (meaning twelve in greek) Islands. It has historic monuments, beautiful weather virtually all year round and it's white sand beaches are lapped by crystal clear water. Am I painting an enticing picture so far? Kos Town is the Island's capital and there you can get away from beachlife for a while and steep yourself in some Greek history by visiting the historic monuments. The town has modern broad streets bordered with trees, big squares, and houses with gardens. You will hit by the fact that there are so much greenery and trees around, fir, pine tree, cypress, eucalyptus, oak, jarmine, lilac, acacia and hibiscus. Take a stroll on the rock paved...

flashpointz 21.09.2000 · Read review
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Review of Kos (Greece)