Advantages: Sharp serrated blade, attractive design.
Disadvantages: None that spring to mind.

...I am a little bit sad. You see, I'm a pen knife anorak... I have four of the things, and use them for camping trips, jobs around the house and those bizarre tasks that pop up from time to time (ever got a lump of chewing gum stuck to your shoe before a meeting?!?) In short - I KNOW about penknives. Features of the Victorinox Swiss Army Century Swiss Army Knife Serrated/Straight blade - this is pulled out from the cover by gripping a little groove on the back of the blade. It is made of stainless steel, so it won't rust, and it "locks" when it is in line with the handle. The blade is 4" long and has about 60% serrated edge and 40% straight edge. It is an incredibly sharp blade that cuts just about anything - string... Read review

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Advantages: wonderfully smooth chocolate
Disadvantages: a wee bit more expensive

...There is a very famous quote comparing Italy and Switzerland. Something along the lines of the Swiss have had 500 years of democracy and peace and all they have given the world is the cuckoo clock whereas the Italians who have had 500 years of turmoil have given the world so many more useful inventions. Well good for Italy. But the Swiss have not just given the world the cuckoo clock. Far from it. You see the Swiss are responsible for much chocolate innovation which I feel has been overlooked by the world at large. Swiss chocolate ranks as among the finest in the world. So what if they haven’t managed to make any great inventions, they’ve made damn good chocolate. Over the years I have been lucky enough to sample some genuine, bona fide, bought in Switzerland Swiss Chocolate when friends have travelled to the little nation... Read review

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Advantages: Delicious smell, does its job
Disadvantages: Doesn't feel good on wet hair

...Swiss Vanilla Protein Conditioner- OK, OK. So I know that this isn't in the right category but this is the closest I could get as Ciao don't give us the ability to suggest new brands, only products. OK, so its a conditioner with the usual claims covering the packaging: leaves hair beautifully soft and manageable, radiating with health, body and shine. Theres nothing there out of the ordinary, no claim that isn't made on almost every other conditioner bottle. The thing that attracted me to this conditioner was the name: Swiss Vanilla Protein Conditioner. Like almost everyone I know, I love vanilla. No, I adore it. I use vanilla room sprays, scented candles, perfume, shower gel, bath bubbles, the works. Vanilla is my absolute favourite smell. I think I've made my point anyway. This conditioner is designed for normal hair. My... Read review

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Advantages: Plenty of tools, small size.
Disadvantages: Pricing could be considered steep, tweezers and toothpicks easily lost.

...*Product* Small, smart, safe - three words out of many that could be used to describe how useful the Swiss Army Huntsman Knife is. With a size being slightly smaller than an average male middle-finger, and yet still thinner than a thumbs width, it is no wonder that it is more commonly known as a the more popular 'Pocketknife' - a place where it is perfectly safe to hold, might I add. As with most items, the size has no impact on the innards of the instrument, although it is definitely helpful that it can slide neatly in and out of the palm of your hand, but, have no qualms about it; the durable plastic outer-shell (usually in a firetruck red, but comes in a range of colours) a slight grip of the hand will keep it in place. As with all Swiss Army Knives, this comes with strong stainless steel and some dangerously sharp edges (Warning... Read review

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Advantages: Intelligent
Disadvantages: None whatsoever!

...Well, I have to give it Capcom this time; they really pulled a rabit out of their hats with Tech Romancer. I am used to Capcom rehashing titles and the new ones that they do come up with sporting the Street Fighter engine. They must of went back to the drawing board with Tech Romancer. The two are nothing alike with the exception of the power meter used for finishing moves in the game, but well get to that later. The gameplay is fun and easy to get into. Not too fast -(like Virtual On)- not too slow. Just right for huge Godzilla sized mechs. There are no complex directional pad movements to perform before pressing a button. Now it is mostly composed of one and two at a time button mashes to pull off moves. There are a couple of moves, like using an aquired item, that requires you to press three buttons simataniously. An finally... Read review

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Advantages: so many different varieties, for whatever purpose
Disadvantages: may need oiling if not kept properly

...The Victorinox Swiss Army Knife is an essential tool for anyone going on any sort of a camping trip or hike. These knives can be found anywhere in the world with a huge assormtment of functionalities. They can be as small as your pinky or as long as your middle finger and as fat as a hot dog bun. If you are really out in the woods or somewhere else in the middle of nowhere, a knife will always come in handy as might a saw and scissors and the whole lot of things that come on those knives. Some of them even have compasses (extremely useful tool). You can get addons to your knives as well. If you wear glasses you can get a special little screw device that screws into the cork puller-outer, which has such a small screwing nozzle that it is perfect for tightening your lenses. The hook is great for tightening those hard to tighten... Read review

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Advantages: (+) covers discolourations (+) no allergic reactions (+) great finish with brush or sponge
Disadvantages: (-) Price (-) very heavy if not applied right

...I am a self-confessed Foundation addict; I know wearing foundation everyday is most likely unhealthy for my skin, but I can't go out of the house without wearing it. I have uneven facial skin tone as I have freckles and really rosy cheeks, so Foundation is a must for me. For reference I am NW15-NW20 though when I first purchased Studio Tech, I got it in the darker shade of NW25 as it was nearly Summer and I knew I'd be tanned anyway so didn't need to worry about a darker foundation. The shade was really nice, though I'd probably not be able to wear it usually unless of course my face was tanned, as previously stated. This is what I noticed over the few weeks that I wore it: ~ it tends to darken slightly during the day when exposed to (extreme-ish) heat.....don't know if that was just me seeing things? ~ works much better... Read review

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Advantages: Very accurate, brilliant optical on almost all surfaces, SO comfortable to use, 5 buttons, 2 wheels
Disadvantages: Not many! Only one wheel has a button though

...I've had the A4Tech WOP-35PU mouse for a long time, I remember getting it due to wishing to have an optical mouse but not spend too much, and it cost me under £10, so I was very surprised at how well it lasted, and most of all, how happy I was with the mouse. In my opinion this is the best mouse I've ever used. I used to find Microsoft Intellimice the most comfortable, but this fits in my hand perfectly and is very well designed, with easy access to use all 5 buttons, so it is very well designed. Visually, the mouse looks very professional, with a slight futuristic effect, amazingly without looking too tacky, so I'd definitely say it looks great. The buttons themselves are reasonably light in touch to use, but not too light to accidently knock (the only slight problem being a very slight tendancy to knock the left side button... Read review

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Advantages: Perfect colour matching, excellent coverage, stylish container
Disadvantages: Pricey, somewhat tricky to apply compared to other foundations

...When I was about 18, I discovered this little counter in Selfridges called MAC. When I looked at the prices, small beads of sweat began to develop on my forehead.. Yep, MAC is pricey, but you really DO get what you pay for, and I sincerely mean that! And if you're savvy, you can easily get MAC from ebay! PRODUCT INFORMATION AND PRICE Studio Tech foundation retails at approximately £22 (depending on when you read this review!) for which you get a stylish black compact with a mirror, 10g of foundation, the two layer compact houses a small sponge in the lower section (but if you are serious about your foundation application, you'll probably never use this). MAC's wonderful range of skin tone colours means you can get the PERFECT match, they have a full range of tones suitable for yellow and pink undertoned skin. The compact should... Read review

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Advantages: Meticulously researched, fascinating subject
Disadvantages: A bit dry at times, not pleasant reading

...When someone mentions Switzerland, what is the first thing that pops into your mind? Toblerone? The Alps? Maybe cuckoo clocks? These are just three images that modern-day Switzerland uses to market itself around the globe, but for centuries now, the Swiss cantons have also been bywords for democratic government and neutrality, as well as being the home of the most secretive, confidential banking procedures, with anonymous accounts and total discretion guaranteed for any and all foreign investors. Idi Amin, Mobutu Sese Seko, Saddam Hussein and many other despots and tyrants have salted money away, stolen millions taken from their own people and used to make a nest-egg for the inevitable when they were toppled from power and forced to flee abroad. Swiss bankers have continued to take their money, safe in the knowledge that banking... Read review

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