Electric Knights

Advantages: A fine work by the Deathstars
Disadvantages: Perhaps a little formulaic

...it's quite slow in tempo, but it's certainly got me trying to move in time as I listen. It glides along to a faster finish. A most satisfying start to the album. 7/10 2. "Night Electric Night" The second song is faster in tempo, although does alternate between faster and slower sections building up to a fast finish, which is something I demand and appreciate from the Deathstars. I love the finish of this. It also satisfies and makes me chair-dance. 7/10 3. "Death Dies Hard" I will deny you This world belongs to me This is apparently the first single from the album. It seems a pretty solid choice. To me, it feels like a James Bond theme, and the title certainly sounds Bond-ish. I like it. The keyboards remind me of a-ha, too. But it's still all very reassuringly Deathstars-ish. 8/10 4. "The Mark of the Gun" But...

anaglypta 17.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of Night Electric Night - Deathstars

The oldest electric railway in the world

Advantages: Good fun, reasonable prices
Disadvantages: Only runs along a short route

...Running for a length of around two kilometres along Brighton's seafront Volk's Electric Railway is the oldest operating electric railway system in the world. Established in 1883 it was not the first electric rail system of its kind, that award goes to a similar system at Lichterfelde, Berlin that predates this one by a couple of years. However that one no longer operates so Brighton's version qualifies as the oldest one still in use. Brighton's electric railway is a narrow gauge railway that was the brainchild of Magnus Volk. It operates between the Aquarium, adjacent to the pier to the marina and the length of the queues at the stations at both end during the recent Easter Bank Holiday prove that it is still a popular attraction. There are only three stations along its route; the Aquarium at the eastern end of the line close to...

micksheff 16.05.2009 · Read review
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Review of Volks Electric Railway, Brighton

Is the future electric?

Advantages: Zero emissions, quiet running, climate friendly, cheap to run
Disadvantages: Limited range, few power points, expensive to buy

...The British government recently announced that from 2011 they would contribute up to £5000 towards purchasing one of the new generation of electric vehicles that will become available. Is this a generous offer from a proactive government serious about climate change or a move from a desperate bunch of politicians? On face value it looks quite good but there are numerous questions that have been unanswered & throw doubt on their offer. They chose an unusual time to announce it, two days before a rather grim budget; surely it would have made more impact on budget day. Cynics would say they chose two days before the budget to divert attention away from the Damien Green nasty emails affair & the constant press attention to MP?s expenses. I have little time or respect for modern day politicians & tend to agree with the latter assumption...

ScottishWestie 05.05.2009 · Read review
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Medela Mini Electric Breast Pump

Advantages: Quick, convenient, different speeds for different stages
Disadvantages: Noisy!!

...I think it is fair to say that I was prepared and planned for Aleyna's birth. I spent the last 2 months of my pregnancy nesting, organising, obsessing, much to my husband's delight as I am normally a little slovenly!! However nothing could have prepared us for Aleyna spending 2 weeks in intensive care. I had already bought the Medela Electric breast pump, I knew I would be going back to work after a short time and I knew if at all possible that I wanted to breastfeed. When my milk had still not come in 5 days after Aleyna's birth (she was on a serum drip in the incubator so no milk for her at that stage), with a little help from the midwife I decided to focus on getting my milk supply going in order to give her the best start if and when she was able to take milk. This focus kept me going but I can honestly say that the Medela...

alexozansoy 12.11.2005 · Read review
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Snug as a bug in an electric rug...

Advantages: No more cold feet, arms, legs, back...
Disadvantages: You'll want to stay in bed all day!

...with a single click the provided power adapter and plug to the inobtrusive socket at the side of the blanket - which is well out of the way of the sleeping area of the bed. The cable is quite long and would reach a power point in the wall directly behind the bed with no problems. The fleecy feel of the blanket is pleasant, but those with sensitive skin like me will probably find it best to put a normal fitted bottom sheet over the electric blanket for total comfort. Operational functions: Once the blanket is fitted according to the booklet it only took a couple of minutes to figure out the operating instructions. The control switch is situated in an easy to grip plastic console about 30cms away from the connection to the blanket. A HUGE advantage as it means you can just reach one sleepy arm out of bed, grab the console and switch on...

Maestrolover 13.01.2008 · Read review
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Review of Dreamland Electric Blanket

Playing my electric Mandoline

Advantages: No more grated knuckles
Disadvantages: None I have found

...with the different blades. The added bonus with this electric version was that I was no longer able to grate my fingers! The size of this item is: 12cm x 34.5cm x 21cm (4.7" x 13.6" x 8.3") and it comes in a sparkling white plastic - standing on a clear box which catches the items processed. This box has a capacity of 1.2 litres so is a useful size. The motor is housed on the top and there are six different blades. These can easily be stored in the box when not in use - so all ready for instant attachment. The overall effect is of a rather odd shaped food processor! As with a food processor (which of course it IS in a way) there is a chute on the top where you feed the food through - with the required food pusher to keep your fingers safe. There are six different blades - for thick or thin slices, thick or thin Julienne, a grater...

Minha 02.02.2007 · Read review
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Review of Cook's Essentials Electric Mandoline Slicer

Huge Range, Quick Delivery and Good Service (365electrical.com)

Advantages: Huge selection, easy site and tells you if item in stock, no extra charge for phone, fast delivery
Disadvantages: Not always best value

...As with a fridge (see my 24-7electricals review) we also needed a washin machine - quick. It's not possible to search for items by delivery times on shopping engines or even suppliers' sites! How strange, surely I can't be the only person who wants things as soon as possible and for whom this is more important than the exact brand, colour or shape of the door handle? I used PriceRunner shopping engine to find the best value supplier of the washing machine I chose. I also needed one willing to deliver to an address different from the billing address. I picked a Leicester company called 365electrical (www.365electrical.com). 365electrical seem to offer pretty much full range of kitchen appliances from big dueal fuel vens to microwaves, bread makers and even taps and sinks. Apart from that they also sell TVs and DVDs...

magdadh 29.03.2009 · Read review
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Review of 365electrical.com

Southern Electric - very helpful customer service department

Advantages: Very helpful and efficient
Disadvantages: None to date

...I have been with Southern Electric now for 3 years since moving into a property that unfortunately, has storeage heaters. I decided to go to them because the people we bought the property off recommended them. I was very impressed at the time at how quickly I got through to the Customer Services and set up an account. I had never had storeage heaters before and wasn't sure of how they worked on the Economy 7 tariff. The customer services representative was very helpful and explained how Economy 7 worked and the advantages and disadvantages and also arranged for some literature to be sent out to me on storeage heaters. I received an information pack within 3 days and was very impressed at the time and effort that she had made on my behalf. Since then I have been very pleased with the service. On one occasion they sent me...

colliedog2 23.06.2009 · Read review
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Review of Southern Electric

Electric Demons with Naked Pictures of Your Mum

Advantages: I Give The Orderes Here
Disadvantages: I Do Not Have Glowing Genitals

...There are bands that throw a bomb into the musical firmament, and leave shockwaves that can be seen for years after inspiring generations to take up guitars and upset their parents. The Ramones were one of those bands, The Happy Mondays were one of those bands, The Beetles were one of those bands, U2 want to be one of those bands, Any band with Phil Collins in it will never be one of those bands, Electric Six are definitely not one of those bands even though they don?t have Phil Collins in the band?? Electric Six are one of those bands that remind us that Rock and Roll is a hell of a lot of fun, and since I like Disco, then a fission of Rock and Roll and disco done this well is awesome. To put it another way for me Disco is Fun and Rock and Roll is LIFE. Anyway this album blasts into life on Dance Commander a superb synth and grungy...

Champ666 25.01.2005 · Read review
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Review of Fire - Electric Six

God is Electric

Advantages: fairly good read
Disadvantages: small writing, bit disjointed to start with

...I picked this book up in the Publishers Outlet shop which sells stationery, cards etc. They don?t sell many books but I recognised this one immediately as the cover was similar to the other Catherine Ryan Hyde book I?d read a few years ago ?Pay It Forward?. This was made into a not very well received film starring Haley Joel Osment, Helen Hunt and Kevin Spacey. I must admit, I preferred the book and thought it was a really simple idea that turned into a clever story . I felt this book may be similar in the ?feel good? factor. So, how does ?Electric God? compare? Well, first impressions were not good. The writing is tiny and it did take me a while to get into it. The story focuses on the main character, Hayden Reese, who is newly free after a spell in jail. He?s a bit of a loner, the town ?thug? who?s always ready with his...

kirstymack80 30.08.2003 · Read review
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