Friday, October 28, 2016

BlackBerry PRIV Leather Cover Protective Case

This case is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Bless this company, bless this website. I live on a college campus and my ID card is my entire life -- it's even the key to my apartment. I'd lost my ID twice in just three weeks and had to pay to replace it both times...which I had never done before this month. When I received my shiny new iPhone 6, I knew I needed to protect my phone.
BlackBerry PRIV Leather Cover Protective Case
I honestly don't care about the packaging. My questions : Does the case look high-quality? Will it protect my phone? Will I be able to get to my ID card easily?
I took a leap of faith. Turns out my answers to all these is YES! I love this case. The leather looks nice! It's a darker brown and I think it's gorgeous. I hated to cover up my pretty gold iPhone, but this case does it justice. It's a classy case. I'm not a leather expert, but I don't mind that it was made in China because it doesn't look cheap to me. I will continue to keep only one card in the back, as I don't want to stretch the leather and two cards in the back feels pretty bulky. It's not a wallet for me, just a place to put my ID.
The extra padding adds just enough protection that I'm not terrified when my phone slips out of my hands onto the floor. The case does technically have a little lip to protect the screen, but _just barely_. Not really enough to count in my opinion. I try not to put my phone facedown if I can help it. There really isn't protection around the volume buttons or around the top or bottom of the phone. Personally I love this because those are places I can see the pretty gold of my iPhone! Yeah, I'm a little obsessed. My only, slightly unrelated regret: not buying screen protectors right away. About half the people I've talked to with an iPhone 6 had the same experience: within a week, tons of little scratches appeared around the sides of the screen with normal, careful use. The minimal design of this case doesn't help keep them away. Oh well. Now it's broken in, I guess.
Am I glad I bought this case? Yes. Do I wish I had one with more protection? No. Will I regret this decision in a month when I drop it on the sidewalk and the screen cracks? I'll pray that never happens!
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Cute Cartoon Kindle Voyage Cover Case

Ever since I got my Kindle Voyage, I have been searching for a case that I could love as much as I love my Voyage. Perhaps it is the unique page turning aspects of the new Voyage that seem to make finding the ideal case so problematic but my search continues.
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The TAGreat Protective Cover comes close with its unique engineering design. It’s an origami style cover that opens in the traditional book style rather than the flip over notebook style. All four corners are protected and covers stay securely closed. The top cover has an eighth of an inch soft overlap on the edge which makes it easy to grab and open. However, It is not that easy to get the Voyage out of the back shell, which it is not a problem for me, since I rarely take my Kindle out of the case, but may be a problem for someone who likes to change cases frequently.
The cover is PU leather, polyurethane or bicast, which seems to be commonly used in tablet covers and has a nice smooth feel and is only slightly textured which eliminates fingerprint smudges. The inside is a soft microfiber. I put it on a postal scale and it weighs exactly 3 ounces, not the 1.6 ounces listed on the product page, but it does not add much weight to the Voyage. The PU fabric hinge between the covers is three/eighths inch wide and only time will tell if holds up well.
The one thing that I really liked about this case is that it does stand up easily and firmly. Touching the screen to turn the page does not knock it off balance at all. It can stand in either the vertical or horizontal position, depending on the fold. There is only one angle for each position. (pictures attached) Since I usually hold my Voyage to read, I also like the way that my hand was able to grip around the origami folds. I found it easy to read one handed and did not feel as though I was going to drop the Voyage or put a strain on my hand. The cover can also fold flat back against the case, if preferred, but does not hold onto the back.
Unfortunately, what keeps this from being my ideal five star case is that the automatic wake/sleep feature does not work. This may be just a defect in my case but, if so, it does reflect upon the quality control process. Since the on/off button on the Voyage is in such an easy to reach spot and this case does have that button opening on back, there is a quick workaround for this flaw.
The case was provided to me by the manufacturer for trial and evaluation. This opinion is 100% mine and based solely on my perception of the merits of the product.
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Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Apple iPhone 7 Review

I was in the market for a new phone, and decided since it was the actual launch day, I'd go down to my ATT store and purchase something. I wasn't sure that I would purchase an iPhone 7 (honestly, about 80 percent sure I would) and I waited in line. The whole actual waiting part wasn't as tremendously large as it's quoted as being. I really didn't have to wait all that long, which I think is in part to a lot of people not seeing the potential in this phone.
After I purchased the phone, I immediately went and got a Charging case from the same store. This not only allows me to charge my phone, but use my headphones at the same time. I don't have a need for headphones that I can lose (AIRPODS) and I like that Apple actually gives an alternative to you, you get to use corded earpods, and if your battery case is charged (essentially an external battery), you have about 1-2 days of full fledge battery life (and I use my phone a lot) and can still use the headphones.
The speed of this one is what amazed me to be totally honest with you. I'm coming back to Apple after a small break and using a GoPhone (ZTE MAVEN) on the postpaid service. The Maven did well honestly, and I kept it around for a lot longer than I usually do. It just worked, and that can't be said for most phones. I'd experimented with iOS10 with my iPad, but I can say, it works a lot better on this than the iPad. Games, videos, even texting, are so much faster, it's hard to believe. The Digital Touch message feature is a nice touch, however, how much I'll use it I've yet to see.
Having no physical home button is not a "biggie" to me. There is a haptic feedback button in place of this, which is essentially a touch sensitive button, but it actually has a feeling as though you're pressing it. It's kind of how the trackpad works on the MacBooks. A nice touch. It took a little bit to get used to, and choose the "touch" I wanted, but after doing so, it's been easy.
I'm not displeased as many people would think about the headphone issue, as many people are. I use headphones, but so long as there is a workaround, which Apple has done, I'm not bothered. I can still use the earpods with the lightning connector. I guess it would be an inconvenience to you if your battery-case (if you bought one, or buy one) is dead, and I can actually see that being an issue. But this is why you need to watch battery levels.
The camera is EXCELLENT. I've been a photographer for the better part of my life, and can leave my Nikon at home and walk out with this and be confident that any shots I need to take, can be taken with this. HDR is a must.
Sound quality with this unit is very good, however, I must say, if you have a screen protector on the phone, you can legitimately feel the sound coming thru the speakers, thru the screen protector. Every phone that has had a screen protector that I've tested on the iPhone 7, has had this issue. All of the floor models that don't are fine. It doesn't bother me tremendously, but for a high end phone, you'd think that design would have been looked at before the phone was released.
Overall, I'm pleased, and I think I will be for the foreseeable future. But I usually love almost every phone that I've owned, so, I'm not sure how biased I actually might be. As the experience continues, I'll be sure to update my review with any updates that would be beneficial.

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Tuesday, October 25, 2016

How to Remove a Glue Trap From Your Pet Dog or Cat

Glue traps are pest control gadgets made to catch mice as well as insects via a strong adhesive. Even though they often reach your goals in capturing such pests, they sometimes catch inquisitive dogs and also cats at the same time. While you may have the ability to dissolve the glue and free your family pet safely, you ought to contact your vet without delay in case your pet sustains injury from the trap or simply you are unable to remove it gently.

Harmless Solvents
Natural oils are one of the best as well as safest solvents for freeing trapped domestic pets. Any kind of vegetable-based cooking oil will work, including canola oil, corn oil as well as peanut oil. Regularly, heat the oil a little bit by holding the bottle under running hot water. Check the oil on your wrist ahead of applying it to your four-legged friend -- it should feel warm but not hot. As an alternative, butter, lard or peanut butter may help free your pet when you do not have access to a cooking oil.

Rest as well as Recovery
Soon after you get rid of the glue board from your furry friend, she is likely to be anxious, for that reason you want to let her rest in a quiet place for a short time. Before doing so, though, you must remove as much of the residual glue along with oil as possible. Carefully bathe your pet in comfortable water and work through her fur by using a gentle liquid soap. Wash her well and dry her with a towel before leaving her alone. In case you notice any accidental injuries caused by the glue trap, call your veterinarian. Make sure to wash your hands and wrists thoroughly to remove any remnants of the glue that may have trapped to your hands and fingers.

Steer clear of Strong Solvents
While quite a few glue trap manufacturers suggest using mineral spirits or paint thinner to dissolve the glue, these chemical compounds can be too strong for your furry friend. They may cause skin irritation, and the fumes of such strong chemicals are often unsafe as well. Furthermore, avoid using alcohol-based products including nail polish remover, or petroleum-based products such as petroleum jelly, motor oil or lubricating grease to free your pet.

Preventing Potential future Problems
While they may be appropriate in a few specific circumstances, glue traps are not preferred pest control devices. Glue traps work indiscriminately, and often cause significant suffering to the animals they catch. Keeping that in mind, it is wise to avoid their use whenever possible. In case you need to use such traps, make sure they are in places in which your pets cannot contact them. Keep in mind that cats and dogs are notorious for exploring and accessing hard-to-reach places, so be especially careful when using them near household pets. Check out the traps frequently to minimize the suffering of any kind of animal trapped by the stuff.

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Monday, October 24, 2016

The Best Way To Get Rid Of Mice Fast

Mouse Glue Traps
My husband and sons prefer glue traps - and these work great. Have used them for many years with great success. But the deal is - if we catch a mouse this way - THEY have to take it out to the garbage. They bait with a little bit of peanut butter right in middle.
I like these! The glue is sticky, but not so sticky that I can't get my finger out of it, or that a cat won't be able to get a paw out.
I don't use these for mice, but I find they are excellent for trapping spiders and bugs. I have a friend who had a brown recluse problem, and they used glue traps to eliminate the problem. These are better than the old kind though - they are sticky enough, but not so sticky that a PERSON can't get out of them. Once I stepped on one of my old traps and I couldn't get it off my shoe!
I had 6 of these to test, and I stuck my finger in one- deep- and though it stuck well, it was no problem to get it off. It didn't hurt my finger in any way. I took some of the color out of the picture to try to show that there was NO residue on my finger.
They don't have a smell. They are easy to use. I even like that they are not as long - the old kind was BAD NEWS when we got a cat trapped in one. We never thought we'd have a cat decide to go behind a small crack between a wall and chest, but she did. These shorter traps might catch ONE paw- which can be removed easily- but they won't catch SEVERAL OR ALL paws like the older kinds did.
I like that they are non-toxic. Tomcat is a good brand, and I'm glad to see them innovating the glue traps like this. These catch the big palmetto bugs too and if you use some duct tape to tape them to the side of a window sill, close to the top, they catch those big crane flies pretty quick.
These would be big enough for small mice, but would NOT work for large mice or rats, they'd be too short.
There is also the risk of songbirds (even protected species), chipmunks, and even squirrels getting stuck in the glue traps if used in outdoor or semi-enclosed areas. Other larger, yet small animals can also be at risk if they can reach the trap, such as your dogs or cats. If your cat gets it paw stuck in one of the traps, it's going to cost you a trip to the vet for some expensive surgical removal. The glue is really sticky and will likely tear the flesh from the pads of the cat's foot if you try to remove it yourself.
So keep in mind just how indiscriminate glue traps are, they will stick to anything that touches them. Use caution when and where you place them, and be ready for any possible liabilities that arise from not using them properly or thinking through the placement well enough.
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Friday, October 21, 2016

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Review

Our current reader is a kindle touch, model do1200. It serves its purpose fine, but i've been wanting for a back-lit screen.
To preface: i have read on a nook color, tab 4 pro, kindle touch, and my phone on the occasion, a galaxy nexus and now a droid turbo. These all have fantastic screens, but for a truly pleasant reading experience i always prefer the kindle's eink screen. There just isn't a middle ground in terms of one screen to rule them all. Granted, i don't much mind reading on typical LCD screens, but e-ink is just miles better.
Here are the main reasons to get this reader:
Resolution:
300ppi is a big step above the standard kindle, and it is very crisp. To be fair, i didn't mind the older model's screen, but side by side it's a significant difference that you can appreciate.
Backlight
Very pleasing! it gets reasonably bright, to very very dim, which is very appreciated for when i want to read and my wife wants to sleep. And when dimmed down low it has this really neat/interesting glow. (i'm easily amused)
New font
It does make a noticeable difference(not huge, but noticeable), it's very nice to read, and i imagine it will be a more dramatic a difference to those with poor vision. It just flows better/is less cramped without being too spread out. I do wonder though if this will be available to other kindles in an update?
Other details
The texture of the screen is more paper-like than our kindle touch which is smooth. I'm not yet sure which i prefer. On the one hand, it's nice that they're going for the mock-paper feel, but on the other hand, you never swipe on paper books, and thus swiping on the new textured screen is a bit sandpaper-y. It's something i'll probably forget about in a week, so chalk it up to preference/not a big deal either way.
Performance
Compared to our kindle touch the PW3 feels a bit snappier/more responsive, and overall it's about the same size and weight. Most other features are similar to the paperwhite 2, but the PW3 loses some battery life. There are some little extra features such as text highlighting, but i wouldn't consider these critical for my needs/decision
Some wishes for the future:
-Wireless charging (the long battery life makes this not a big deal)
-Weatherproofing (not really critical, i don't read in the shower)
-Color e-ink (i'll go bananas when this happens)
-Audio would be nice
Two weeks later, my Paperwhite arrived (two days prior to the 'release' date) and I opened it with great anticipation. The front screen was covered with a black and white picture of some artistic work that I had to peel off. -But then I realized that the Paperwhite was 'on' and what I was seeing was the actual screen in its off mode! It looked so realistic that it fooled me. And that's a great hint regarding how sharp the display truly is. I immediately switched it on and went through the setup process, which is really a no-brainer if you've been through a few of them before. And even I you haven't, just follow the directions. You'll be OK.
I downloaded much of the content I already owned and have already read a couple of books. As I said, the display is simply awesome. you really cant discern (or at least, I can't) any pixels whatsoever. The letters and numbers are extremely sharp and crystal clear. However, the true blessing of the all-new Paperwhite is the ability to read in direct sunlight. Unlike my Fire HDX, I never have to worry about sitting in a dark place to be able to read a book. Now I can actually sit on the sunny side while riding the metro and I don't have to shift around when the sun hits the screen. Sure, some things take some getting used to. For one thing, the Paperwhite cannot play games or surf the web like a Fire or other tablet, but then again, you don't need to charge it every day either.
I now have the best of both worlds. When I'm reading books, the new Paperwhite is the place to go. But when I'm playing games or surfing the web, I'll reach for my Fire. They're both excellent machines and I have them in my bag every day when I leave for work. Is this new Paperwhite a worthy upgrade to the original Paperwhite? I dunno. I suppose that's up to you to answer. I know that the screen resolution was already fairly nice on that machine, so my hunch is that you'd have to carefully weigh the pros and cons to decide whether its worth it to upgrade. But for me, this is my first true e-reader (vice the Fire HDX, which is essentially a tablet with reader software onboard), so it was definitely worth the cost. If you're been thinking about getting an e-reader, the new Paperwhite is definitely a no-brainer. Just get it. This new Paperwhite is an absolute steal and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for a serious e-reader.
Recommendation
Overall it seems like a no brainer for those with older kindles or those who want to upgrade to a backlight(very worth it) The new font and better resolution(and of course the backlight) are well worth the extra $40 over the standard kindle. But if you have a recent generation (backlit) kindle and are happy with it, maybe get some more mileage out of it till the next gen (hoping for color!)
The pictures & video i posted really don't show the detail, amazon's compression kills it. The differences are much more visible in person.

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Thursday, October 20, 2016

How to Get Rid of a Mouse from a Glue Trap?

Mouse Glue Traps
Certainly no, you can not simply just trash the squirm in vermin. In the event that you're the proud possessor of a mouse stuck to a sticky trap, in that case you're stuck with the challenge of putting the creature out of its misery.

The pest control company left one or two glue traps in my yard and a mouse was stuck by one of them. It's a painful process and also inhumane to let the mouse die in the glue trap, so I am searching for a way to kill a glue-trapped mouse in a way that meets the following requirements: humane ( needs to be quick and effective), safe and sound (I got bit when I tried to remove the mouse from the board), clean (ideally just kill and throw into trash bin). I am just considering spending $20-$50 on a stun gun, nevertheless I'm not sure if a stun gun can kill a mouse in a couple of seconds.

Whack It

Use a solid glove (the gardening kind is recommended ). Flip a Ziplock or perhaps similar plastic bag inside out and cover your glove by using it. Firmly get hold of the mouse (and its associated trap) by using your gloved, "plasticked" hand and with your free hand, roll the Ziplock back out and so you can seal it completely, with the mouse trapped inside. Place it on the floor, preferably a driveway or garage. Whack the poor thing with a heavy magazine or possibly a shoe; make sure that you hit its head for near-instantaneous death. It has already suffered enough; this will help it pass on sooner. Just after you do this, please make sure you clear away all the glue traps your pest control folks installed.

Stomp It

Quick, humane, and even approved by the United States Marine Corps. Ooh-rah! ('Course when you're done you have to clean out the waffle with a stick, nevertheless what the hell, you are not able to have everything, right? )

Gas It

Reported by Cait McKeown, a National Mice Club (UK) member and judge, the most humane method of mouse euthanasia is chloroform. The fact is that, the chemical is hazardous (even deadly in high dosage) to humans as well as mice, so it's challenging to obtain. Also impractical for a lot of people, veterinarians sometimes use halothane or another anesthetic gas. Using these methods, the mouse becomes unconscious not having pain before death.

Many other methods, including breaking the neck, decapitation, drowning, and freezing are painful for the mouse. This may or may not be an problem for you since these are not pet mice, but a lot of people will have a problem in execution. The "quick" methods might not be so quick if you make a mistake. Probably the ideal method is a CO2 chamber such as those used by herpetologists before freezing rodents for food. The most inexpensive source of concentrated carbon dioxide is dry ice, but the National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommends compressed CO2 gas in cylinders as a way to control the inflow of gas.

Their guidelines are: Without pre-charging the chamber, place the animal(s) in the chamber and introduce 100% carbon dioxide. A fill rate of about 10% to 30% of the chamber volume per minute with carbon dioxide, added to the existing air in the chamber should be appropriate to achieve a balanced gas mixture to fulfill the objective of rapid unconsciousness with minimal distress to the animals. (Example for a 10-liter volume chamber, use a flow rate of 1 to 3 liter(s) per minute. ) Sudden exposure of conscious animals to carbon dioxide concentrations of 70% or greater has been shown to be distressful. If you regularly use sticky traps to control mice, you might consider building a CO2 chamber-there are plenty of designs out there. However I personally choose using snap traps that provide a much quicker death as well as are easy to dispose of.

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Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Amazon Kindle Voyage Review 2016

Wow! I purchased my 1st Kindle back in late 2007. Yes. The original Kindle. I still have it and use it occasionally. A couple of years ago, I move on to the 1st gen Kindle Fire. I just revived the Kindle Voyage and Origami case for Christmas. And all I can say is Wow!
First of all let me state that I am an avid reader, at least a few hours each day, and it took me a long time to justify the cost of owning a dedicated ereader, more so with purchasing the most expensive one on the market. But, after a few years ereading, starting with the original iPad, then an iPad mini, then a kindle fire, I finally decided to take the plunge and buy a Kindle, specifically the Voyage with 3G. Why after so many years? I think the increase in resolution and the frustration with compromise during my many hours of reading made the choice ultimately an easy one.
I read about 6 to 10 hours a week. Mostly on the Long Island Rail Road and/or NYC subways. I do a lot of standing. The Kindle Voyage is very light and comfortable to hold. The text is amazingly clear. The LED lighting is even across the entire display. I like how it automatically adjusts given the current lighting conditions.
The page turns are fast. I like how the Kindle estimates how long to the end of the chapter and I can see how long to the end of the book. I know a lot of people did not like the location system on the Kindle from day 1, it now also has real page numbers. I’ve gotten used to locations and can judge how long the book is from them. Page numbers are nice though.
I had an opportunity to use the Origami case to stand the book up the other day. I was eating lunch and wanted to keep reading. It turned out to be quite useful. So I am now sold.
I like the page turning options. I haven't yet set myself on particular method. I like both tapping the right side of the screen as well as using the new pressure sensitive buttons. I like that the left button also moves the page forward. So I can easily do page turns with either hand. I’m guessing lefties will like this too.
I can honestly say that Kindle Voyage is better than a dead tree book at this point. It works in natural light, outside, at night in the dark. When at the gym, I don,t need to fight to hold a book open. The battery lasts over a week (I can't say how long but I know it lasts at least that long). It's lighter than carrying around a book. And is easier to read than a book while standing on the train.
Judging by some of the negative reviews, people seem to not like the price tag. You can buy cheaper Kindles, so I don't get it. I am likely to spend well over 400 hours this year reading. Spending a couple of hundred dollars for that amount of entertainment is inexpensive to say the least. Couple that with how cheap (even free) Kindle books are and you get a lot of value for your money. I get a book each month from the Kindle Lending Library and often a book from Kindle First (I'm an Amazon Prime customer).
Kindle Voyage Vs. Kindle Fire
In comparison to the Kindle Fire:
It is smaller. I have the 7" HDX, and even that feels incredibly bulky next to the voyage. The resolution is so similar that the eye cannot really discern the difference (323 ppi for the fire vs 300 ppi for the voyage). My one complaint about the fire was that I generally hold the reader with my left hand, making a page turn a two handed evolution. The voyage corrected this shortfall with the PagePress sensors; I can't say enough about how this small change has drastically impacted my reading experience for the better. Another aspect that discouraged me from buying a dedicated ereader was the lack of color; I thought that books looked lifeless and bland. I wanted the cover to show the rich colors of a real book, and that is still lacking in the voyage, but the eink display feels so much more like reading an actual book it more than makes up for this shortfall. While reading, which is 99.9% of the time, this is not even a factor.
Once the libraries began the digital lending the kindle was a must buy for me, hence the original fire.
This is simply the best Kindle and purpose built reading device on the market today.


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Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Best Leather Cover Case for Kindle Voyage

Kindle Voyage Cases
My previous ereader was the 1st gen Kindle Paperwhite. To me, the Paperwhite + Amazon Leather Cover was the perfect combination. It felt great in the hand, offered decent protection against scratches and scuffs, and you didn't have to fiddle with any switches to turn the darn thing on or off: just open the cover, like a book, and start reading. When you're done, close the cover, and it automatically sleeps.
I was disappointed when Amazon didn't offer an equivalent leather cover for the Kindle Voyage, instead offering an awkward and bulky Origami Cover. I rarely need to prop up the Kindle on a table -- it's light enough already to just hold in my hand -- so I did not want the additional complexity and weight of the Origami Cover. Also, it's ugly!
So ever since I switched to using the Kindle Voyage, I've been on the lookout for a cover that would match my experience with the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Leather Cover. The TAGreat Kindle Voyage SmartShell Case looked like it fit the bill. It only had a few mixed reviews, but it was less than $10 including shipping, so I ordered one anyway.
It arrived yesterday (3 days ahead of schedule!), and I've been using it for all of an afternoon, evening and morning. So far, I'm pretty happy with it. I had trouble getting the Kindle Voyage into the cover until I figured out the trick to it: first insert the right edge of the Kindle into the right edge of the cover, then push the left edge of the device into the left edge of the cover. Do that and it's literally a snap. There appear to be some magnets on the rear of the case that mate with magnets on the rear of the Kindle Voyage, so the device feels really secure once it is in the case. The auto sleep/wake functionality works just like the Paperwhite leather cover did. The device automatically wakes when you open the cover and it automatically sleeps when you close the cover.
An aside: if you have a Kindle Voyage with ads -- er "Special Offers" -- you'll want to pay the extra $20 or so to get rid of the offers if you like the idea of auto sleep/wake. A special offer is shown whenever you wake the device, so you have to do any iPhone-like "swipe to unlock" gesture to dismiss the offer and get to your book. It ruins the magic of simply opening the cover and reading right away.
The exterior material is not nice as the Kindle Paperwhite Leather Cover. The PU (synthetic leather) material is very thin and looks like it will damage easily. The Paperwhite Leather Cover was definitely a step up: it still looks as good as new two years later. Only time will tell whether the TAGreat material will fare as well. On the other hand, the TAGreat costs about a fifth of the Paperwhite Leather Cover, so I think it is still a great value.
Also, as other reviewers have noted, the design of the cover leaves the top and bottom edges of the Kindle unprotected. I don't consider this a big deal, though. It actually helps makes the cover *lighter* than the Paperwhite Leather Cover, which is a nice improvement in my opinion.
The interior material is a soft touch fabric that seems like it will be gentle on the screen and the back side of the Kindle. The hinge works just like the one on the Paperwhite Leather cover. It allows you to easily fold the cover all the way back. I suspect that this is the part of the cover that will wear out first as it is entirely dependent on the robustness of the PU material I described earlier.
The case uses some pretty strong magnets to keep the cover closed so there's no chance that the cover will accidentally open. On the other hand, you may find opening the cover a bit difficult. The Paperwhite Leather Cover had a metal tab centered on the right edge of the cover that served as a robust affordance for opening the cover. That was definitely a superior design. With the TAGreat case, it's easiest to open the cover from the bottom or top edges where a bit more of the edge of the cover is available for leverage.
Overall, I'm really pleased with my purchase. The TAGreat is a reasonable solution for Kindle Voyage owners who miss the wonderful Paperwhite Leather Cover. Although there are some compromises in quality and design, it's lighter, thinner, and a lot less expensive.

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Friday, October 14, 2016

How to Remove a Mouse from a Sticky Glue Trap

Whenever you've encounter a live mouse stuck to a sticky trap, you will find out immediately that these things are definitely not made to let go of the mouse. If perhaps you're planning to get rid of the mouse as well as release it into the wild without injuring it, you will have to find a kind method of loosening the mouse. The good news is there are some good ways of doing this.
Don't ever try and simply pull the mouse off the trap without using one of the release methods. The glue on several of these traps have the ability to pull off hair as well as sometimes skin. You can easily de-glove a mouse or rat tail with the trap glue.
Step 1: Put the mouse on the trap inside of a plastic container
Put the whole trap, mouse, bait and all, in a clear plastic container which has surface sizes a little higher than the sticky trap as well as that is at least 4 inches (10.2 cm) deep.
Put on rubber gloves if it is possible and keep your hands away from the mouse. However mice are tiny and adorable, they do have very sharp teeth as well as mice can carry disease and the bites hurt. A mouse can certainly do some serious damage with its teeth, so regardless of whether you are using gloves, take care not to give the frightened animal a chance to bite.
Step 2: Pour a little vegetal oils over the mouse
Coat it very carefully, and also coating the surrounding area of the trap. Make use of simply just enough oil, perhaps a spoonful or two at most. Any kind of cooking oil is effective, however vegetal oil is most effective and is likely to be the most affordable. The oil negates the sticky glue surface.
Never ever use any other kind of oil. Particularly, do not use petroleum-based, synthetic or lubricating oils as these will kill the mouse.
Make sure that the mouse's mouth as well as nose are not submerged in or covered by oil.
Cooking spray is a great alternative to vegetal oil. You can concentrate the spray only on the parts that are stuck without coating any unnecessary areas. Additionally, aiming the spray at those areas and soaking them causes an almost immediate release of the mouse without wearing it out and causing it to be further injured.
Step 3: Place the lid on the plastic container and also lock it down
Wait around and observe. The mouse ought to have the ability to work its way free of the trap in a few momemts. This can happen almost right away if the critter is not stuck very well, so ensure that you put the lid on as quickly as possible. If the mouse comes unstuck with the lid off, it will almost instantly hop out of the container and once again be free in your building.

Step 4: Rarely, the mouse need a little assist
If it has been stuck on the paper for a prolonged period of time, it can become weak and dehydrated. At the same time, the plastic tray version of the sticky traps can be very sticky, as well as the mouse may have trouble getting out, particularly if its back legs are stuck together or its tail is submerged in the glue.
If perhaps this happens, utilize padded cloth, just like an old potholder, to help get the mouse almost free. The cloth needs to be thick enough that you can't get bitten through it but flexible enough that you can grasp the rodent with it.
Any time you have the animal mostly free, put the trap in the container and put the lid on and let the mouse do the rest of the work. This can take a short while.
Check to ensure that no glue is covering the mouse's nose. If perhaps there is any there, use a cloth to gently wipe it away. There should not be enough glue on the paper traps for this to be an issue, but could be a problem with the deeper plastic trays.
Step 5: Check out through the container to ensure that the mouse is free
It should have the capacity to move around, not having its legs or tail stuck together. The moment it is up and walking around, it's the perfect time to release it outside. Shouldn't feel too rushed; there is an hour or so of air in the container, nonetheless not much more, so plan to have the mouse free within that time. Additionally, if you leave the mouse in the container for a longer time, it will start trying to chew its way out and damage the container.
Step 6: Take the mouse to a ideal all-natural environment, preferably a large field or wooded area, at least a mile from your building and away from other buildings
Some rodent species have a daily range of close to a mile, so get them at least that far away, unless you want them to return.
Step 7: Set the container on the ground, if possible near some cover so the mouse can find a place to run to free of predators
Remove the top as well as take a few steps back. The mouse should be able to hop out of the container. You may have to tip the container on its side a bit to encourage the mouse to leave.
Step 8: Clean up every little thing well
Get rid of the old trap together with bait in a sealed garbage can outside; the bait together with trap can still attract mice and insects, however are now just a food source. Though generally clean animals, mice can carry a variety of diseases that can pose a risk to people and other pets (especially pet rodents), so it is very important to wash and disinfect the container and everything else used to catch and release the mouse. Disinfect and clean the areas where the mouse was living.
Step 9: Clean your hands and fingers very well
Step 10: Repeat the process
Where there may be one mouse, there are usually a lot more. Leave a few traps out in the same area for a couple of weeks. Keep repeating the process until you have not caught a mouse for a month. Watch for signs of new infestations and place new traps as soon as possible -- mice breed really, really, really fast + several litters, as many as seven to 10, in 12 months.
Can the mouse trap be reused once the mouse is freed?
Absolutely no, as nearly all of the methods in this article suggest using water and also oil to loosen the glue. The moment that's been done, the trap won't be reusable.

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Thursday, October 13, 2016

Best Mouse Glue Traps

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These work! Trust me we tried EVERYTHING before resorting to glue traps as I know they can be considered cruel. A mouse was eluding us, my cats and snap traps too for 3 months since I moved into this house. We tried everything from sweets to sours to salty bates, even the TomCat bait, but with NO luck. Since we have cats and appreciate the wildlife outside we can't use poison so had to resort to something else because mouse poop and pee are incredibly unsanitary for my elderly mother. I set these smallish traps out with a very tiny bit of bait in the very middle. Remember DO NOT TOUCH any part of the trap with your bare hands, use kitchen gloves. I chose cashews, bbq sauce, TomCat bait, bread, caramel and a bit of cooked broccoli rabe. It was the broccoli that worked oddly enough. Having to put the mouse out of its misery after being caught is not fun but doable. I didn't feel as guilty as it was less than 20min after he was caught and I was able to do it with a pumpkin. So as long as you know you have to "take care of " the mouse after then you're good, these work.
These arrived today. I bought 2 packs of 6 (12 traps total). I honestly thought it would take a few days to use all of the traps, but nope! In less than 12 hours, I already caught 9 mice. I just laid out my last 2 traps and relocated 1 of the traps I previously laid out to a spot that I found pretty successful.
For those that have an issues catching the mice, what I did was that I put a bit of Palmiers crumbs at the center (not too much, only about 1-2 cm in length of crumbs). It seems like the mice really love this puff pastry.
Put the traps in places that isn't out in the open since mice don't really run around in the open. For example, I put a trap between two bins that I know the mice likes to hang around at (since the bins contains food & goodies). I normally put the traps on the floor, around the area that I generally spot these little guys.
Seeing as how I ran out of traps so fast, i'm already ordering more.
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Monday, October 10, 2016

Cockroach Trap for Home Pest Control

Cockroach Trap
We don't have roaches, but we ants and spiders. Within a day the trap caught a large (carpenter?) ant. I did not take its picture because I thought if I give it a few days it would catch more insects but a day later the ant was gone. He escaped! The trap does catch and hold smaller insects.
The trap is a cardboard box which is easy to put together. The bottom sheet of the trap is glue covered with a protective layer you have to remove. The package includes bait. The bait comes in a capsule which needs to be smashed into powder. I did that with a hammer while the foil package was still closed to keep everything inside of the pack. Then I cut the foil and deposited it in the center of the trap. Note that the insects get caught before they get to the bait. Note: the side could be bent up, but in my experience it caught more bugs with the sides down (more traffic walked in). The glue either holds them or it does not. A small barrier is not going to prevent escapes, only the glue can hold them in.
Stated to be non-toxic and lasts 3 months. I could smell the bait as I deposited it into the trap. I cannot smell it from a distance though.
I received this trap for evaluation and review. It works well for small bugs. It is key to put it on the path of the critters you are trying to catch so they can find it. I will post an update if if it can catch and hold other large ants, and my escapee was just lucky
Updated: because the trap is made out of card board, it should be replaced periodically (for me it is once a week) whether it has insects or not. I have it in the basement and noticed that it became somewhat warped from absorbing moisture in the air.
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