Advantages: provides quality sleep, aids medical discomforts, thermostat controlled
Disadvantages: none

...(sniff). I’m not positive how we actually got on to the subject of waterbeds, lol, or for the technical name - flotation support systems but we did. We gave the yellow pages a pasting and came up trumps with a shop in Hoddesdon, Herts. by the name of Bed-E-Buys (nice one) and being only a 15-minute drive we went to view their in-store demonstration beds. As there were only 2 demonstration waterbeds to look at it didn’t take too long to discuss the ins and outs including prices (at which point we both fainted). When we came too the manager politely asked and quite rightly if we would like to lay on it and try it out for comfort, I instantly made out I had to attend to my daughter sitting in her pushchair and sneakily pushed my fiancé forward (brave man!) to let him do the honours. Perhaps I may have been a little braver... Read review

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Advantages: we are helping reduce the use of fossil fuels
Disadvantages: very poor service and far too expensive

...the very moment pen struck paper and the deal was signed the ordeal (which is no less than the experience has become) has been littered with incompetence, poor communication and abrasive or non-existence service. Recommended by a friend we were hopeful that the extra £££ charged by Smart Energy would indeed be money well spent on quality products and service. The sales representative was full of reassurance that indeed we would be dealing with the very 'top end' of solar technology. But all was not well……… After a slightly slower than expected start confidence was undoubtedly rocked when the 'roofing specialist' started to mount the solar panels on the wrong end of the roof. Only after a few polite questions, from a less than technically minded individual, did the gentleman concede that he had in fact he'd 'been looking at the plans... Read review

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Advantages: greatidea, could be expanded upon
Disadvantages: leaks, not enough capacity

...This product is a helpful and much needed design though the one i have has a few technical disadvantages. The capacity is small, only holding 500ml. This isn't so helpful if outon long walks as it will run out in no time. If you can find bigger models it would be better. The resevoir the water colects in can be a little awkward for the dog to drink from, it's shape and high sides making it impossible for larger dogs to finish off all the water. Also the holes the water comes out from at the bottom of the bottle are either too small (making the water drip out at 1ml/hour) or too big (the bottle leaks when carrying it). The idea is very useful when out on walks and will usually come with a strap which makes carrying it easy. A few technical difficulties thoughi'm sure people can get around these.... Read review

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Advantages: Low Prices, Easy Ordering, Good Quality
Disadvantages: Postal Issues affect Lower Price Orders

...to the address to help the courier find the right place. Delivery isn't always superb unfortunately and that's because the lower priced flowers are sent by first class post. So technically this is Royal Mail's fault I guess. Several times when I've received Tesco flowers (I used to get the budget pink carnations for every special occasion when I was married); the flowers were simply left on the doorstep where anyone could have pinched them. Higher priced bouquets are now delivered by courier which I have no personal experience of but would imagine this has been introduced because of others complaining of similar doorstep deliveries. As far as sending flowers goes, I once sent my then husband orange and yellow roses from Tesco Direct to his work place. Technically HE owed ME an apology but hell I was young and naïve once upon a time... Read review

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Advantages: Removes most stains effectively
Disadvantages: Non that I know of

...the affected area. * Dab the stain with the applicator ensuring that the stain remover covers all the affected area. * Wash and dry article in the normal way. * Leave stubborn stains for 10-15 minutes before washing. * Repeat process if necessary. Not suitable for use on carpets. And here's the technical data... This product contains amongst other ingredients: 5-15% Non-ionic surfactants. 15-30% Anionic surfactants. IRRITANT - FLAMMABLE. From my own experience I can tel you that when the Dylon is applied fresh to stains, the stain will usually come out first wash. Exceptions to this are when the stain is very ingrained, tomato based food stains and some oil based stains such as chocolate. Then you may need two washes with Dylon to get it out. If the stained garment has been washed more than two or three times then it is unlikely... Read review

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Advantages: Beautiful colours.
Disadvantages: None.

..., you will see all your misses. To counteract this, I have found that putting a torch underneath the glass and looking before the paint is dry helps you to alleviate the problem. BAKING On most handicrafts made with this paint, the baking process is not really essential. For projects that need to last longer, i.e. windows etc., the baking process is a simply one. Simply place the finished product in a warm oven for around 15 minutes during the drying process and this tends to make the paint last longer and make it more resistant to weather. WASHING TOOLS Always wash with the thinners supplied by Deka. White spirit will not clean brushes. If you work with a nail as I do, simply throw away and use a new one next time. TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES YOU MAY ENCOUNTER. It is essential to keep your paints clean and to close the pots... Read review

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Advantages: Nutritious, Fairly Easy To Grow.
Disadvantages: Take Five Months From Sowing

...that there are a surprisingly large number of people who are unsure of what an Aubergine actually is. The Aubergine is known by many different names and is commonly referred to as the Eggplant. It has long been regarded as a mysterious plant and has attracted such names as "Mad Apple" "Bad Egg" and "Apple of Madness." Just to add to the confusion the Aubergine, as I shall call it throughout this review is technically speaking not a Vegetable at all, but instead it is a Fruit, classified as such for the same reasons that its relative the Tomato is also a Fruit. Without boring you with the technical botanical jargon of Vegetable/Fruit definitions, it is a Fruit because it contains seeds contained within its fleshy centre and for fear a starting a pointless debate we shall leave that matter there. Much of the mystery surrounding the Aubergine comes from... Read review

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Advantages: They treat sick pets of poor owners
Disadvantages: Strict rules mean many pets are still dying

...of a technicality. After Zara died my son was given a lurcher and my daughter was given a collie cross. The collie cross pup (year old) had been under the weather and we thought she had stolen some dodgy meat from a bin. She started to drink and was looking much better but when we got up next morning she was dead. The lurcher however had 12 puppies just 4 weeks before this and the day after Kyra died Gem started to be sick. That same night around 8pm one of the puppies started to make rasping noises and after bringing up blood all down the front of me died in my arms. In a blind panic thinking all my puppies and my other dog were going to die I ring up PDSA forgetting all about the criteria explained the year before. I explained on the telephone that I was a single parent on JobSeekers Allowance and that my nursing bitch was ill and 1 of her pups had... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap and effective
Disadvantages: A little heavy

...(nuts bolts, washers, cable ties, a spring and a squiggly metal thing), two moulded plastic parts for the grass catcher, a plastic guard for the rear opening (for when the grass catcher is not in use) with an associated metal rod, the metal tubing handle assembly in three parts and the mower base (with wheels, cutter and motor all pre-assembled). ** The Manuals ** Horrific! Written for multiple models and in multiple languages with the most confusing combination of pictures and words that I have ever come across. It took me about 45 minutes from opening the box to cutting the first blades of grass and I have a university degree, 25 years work experience in a technical field, I've rebuilt motor bike and car engines and am regarded as generally competent by my wife when it comes to jobs around the house. The mower assembly manual... Read review

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Advantages: cats luv 'em
Disadvantages: a bit pointless for intended use

...Okay, so technically, the Crunch Topping is not a treat, it's actually tiny cat biscuits that you're meant to sprinkle on top on wet cat food to encourage your cat to eat by adding some texture to it's food (I don't know about you, but my cat certainly doesn't need any encouragement to eat!) I bought these as they were the only sort of treats that the shop had and I'd got them so that my boyfriend could feed them to the cat and make friends with her because she was scared of him. My cunning plan did work, but my cat is now addicted to them. She absolutely loves them and the I'm going to have to keep a permanent supply of them. My problem with them is that when I sprinkled some on her food as intended, she wouldn't go near the stuff. She just would not eat her food if it had Crunch Topping on it. So my advice to you is that if you... Read review

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