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Those old enough to remember compare the atmosphere on Tehran's streets ahead of Friday's election to the heady days of Iran's revolution 30 years ago. For a week now, the capital's main arteries have been clogged by tens of thousands of supporters of opposition presidential candidate Mir-Hossein Mousavi, often in cars and on motorbikes, waving large green banners, stretching their torsos out the windows to dance to blaring techno beats composed for the candidate, urging a vote for the man best placed to unseat President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
It's a late surge, to be sure, and the electric atmosphere on the streets has taken many by surprise, given the years of apathy and disillusionment that followed the failure of the reform movement led by former President Mohammed Khatami. Despite widespread dissatisfaction with Ahmadinejad's performance in office, a little more than a week ago, opinion polls showed Ahmadinejad ahead of Mousavi. And opposition supporters were depressed by what at first appeared to be Ahmadinejad's victory in the country's first-ever TV debates, as he accused both of his reformist rivals, Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi, of being part of a corrupt political establishment.
Adopting the style of a populist demagogue, Ahmadinejad hasn't allowed facts to spoil a good argument. In public appearances, for example, he has repeatedly claimed that Iran's inflation rate is 15%, whereas the country's Central Bank puts it at 25%. He insists, against the evidence, that unemployment and the country's disparity in wealth are both on the decline, and he casts himself as an Iranian Robin Hood, depicted on banners as bowing to poor old farmers and deprived children. And in a neat trick for an incumbent, he styles himself as an insurgent outsider: "For four years, power has been out of their hands," says one Ahmadinejad campaign ad. "If we stay for another four years, we will forever eliminate the gang of power and wealth and rescue the revolution completely." (See the photo essay "Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: Iranian Paradox.")
Following his pummeling of opposition candidates in the debates, the President's supporters roamed the streets of Tehran, flush with confidence, brandishing the Iranian flag. But instead of throwing in the towel, Ahmadinejad's challengers went on the offensive. Mousavi, Karroubi and Mohsen Rezai, a conservative challenger, turned their debates with one another into condemnations of Ahmadinejad.
"We are dealing with an astonishing phenomenon here," said Mousavi in one debate. "We're dealing with someone who looks you in the eyes and says white is black ... He has turned the country into a place full of lies and hypocrisy."
That charge turned into a rallying cry for Mousavi supporters, who have taken to chanting "Liar! Liar!" whenever they encounter the President's backers. When he faced Rezai, a former Revolutionary Guard commander, in the final debate on Monday, Ahmadinejad appeared less confident. Rezai challenged the President on the economic numbers, saying, "People, after all, live in this country. They experience inflation. They know the price of things."
Out on the streets, a sense is growing that the tide may be turning against the incumbent. Mousavi supporter Emad Mortazavi, a 24-year-old sociology student, said, "Last week, there was suddenly this feeling that it was possible, that Mousavi could get enough votes. Social-networking sites and text-messaging have played a big role in spreading the message."
A key factor in changing the equation appears to have been Ahmadinejad's character assassinations of leading political figures and, especially, his insinuation that Mousavi's wife, Professor Zahra Rahnavard, had improperly gained her academic job. "That may have been the turning point," said former Vice President Mohammad Ali Abtahi. "He insulted Iranians' sense of decency."
The hostile political atmosphere appears likely to ensure a high turnout. "A lot of people who have never voted are planning to vote," says University of Tehran professor Nasser Hadian. "This is a referendum on Ahmadinejad. It's more a movement against the President than anything else."
Ahmadinejad's supporters remain confident, however. On Monday, tens of thousands gathered to hear the President speak at a large mosque in central Tehran. Although many were clearly recognizable by their dress as religious conservatives and members of the basij militia, there were also liberally dressed attendees throwing their support to Ahmadinejad.
Raheleh Rahim, 27, an architect rushing toward the event dressed in white (in contrast to the black chador preferred by many conservative women) and a lot of makeup, told TIME, "[Ahmadinejad] has raised my retired grandmother's pension she was a teacher as well as my mother's salary she is a nurse. These are the things that really matter." Mousavi supporters, she said, "keep talking about freedom I have all the freedom I need in this country."
Inside the mosque, the crowd was delirious. The famous panegyrist Mahmood Karimi took the podium and narrated an encounter with Ahmadinejad. " 'Don't you get tired traveling from province to province?' I asked him," said Karimi. "He said, 'My heart is fueled by nuclear energy!' "
As competing crowds of supporters mass on the streets each night, some, like Hadian, are now predicting a Mousavi victory in the first round. (If no candidate wins a simple majority in Friday's vote, the top two contenders will meet in a runoff a week later.) Others are more cautious, unsure of the mood outside the capital and aware that Iranian elections are notoriously difficult to predict.
A new poll conducted by a group of university researchers predicts a Mousavi win in the first round with 54% of votes, compared to 24% for Ahmadinejad. The poll predicts an unprecedented turnout of 84%. Still, Abtahi told TIME, "It all depends on voters' participation rate. The great crowd of Mousavi supporters has to translate into votes on Friday. Let's hope those young girls and boys aren't more interested in getting each other's phone numbers than they are in voting."
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4/20 organizer seeks another free park permit for 2014
Miguel Lopez, organizer of Denver's 4/20 event, wants another free permit to use Civic Center Park in 2014 despite the city's claims that his event has gotten too big.
"We think it's clear 4/20 has transitioned from free speech event to a full festival," said Jeff Green, spokesman for the Denver Parks and Recreation Department.
Miguel says if the city takes that stance, he will sue.
"They are in for a big lawsuit," he said. "They would lose millions over a lawsuit and have to pay for clean-up at the park."
Lopez said that he intends to request a more expensive festival permit in 2015.
Meanwhile, Denver Councilman Charlie Brown is insisting the city not allow the open marijuana smoking that occurs during the festival.
"From my perspective, we need to enforce the law and enforce it equally around the city," Brown said. "I am putting the pressure on the mayor to make a decision, not to allow the pot smoking."
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock could not be reached for a comment.
Last year, a shooting during the 4/20 event that injured three people made headlines and brought scrutiny on the annual event, revealing that Lopez had applied for and received a free permit when other festivals have to pay upwards $4,000 a day.
Denver has two types of permits to reserve park space — one for festivals and events that comes with a fees of between $260 and $3,925 depending on attendance and if alcohol is served. Those permit-holders must have at least $1 million in insurance coverage and must pay for security, portable toilets, trash service and electricity use.
The other permit is like the one Lopez received, a public-assembly permit for First Amendment-type gatherings of 50 or more people that carries no fee or requirements for insurance or security. Those events are defined in city charter as demonstrations, picketing, speech-making, marches, vigils and "all other like forms of conduct which include the communication or expression of ideas, views or grievances," according to the municipal code.
The American Civil Liberties Union in 1990 successfully sued the city and county of Denver for charging "unreasonable" fees to groups wanting to hold rallies in city parks.
The 4/20 event has been held for several years in Civic Center. Lopez said the event is purely political and his organization continues to lobby for further freedoms around marijuana and isn't satisfied with the passage of Amendment 64 in November, which allows for legal consumption and cultivation of marijuana in Colorado.
The amendment that was passed by state voters in November allows adults in Colorado to legally buy up to one ounce of marijuana beginning Jan. 1, 2014. April's rally will be the first since the law has gone in effect.

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My second and most recent cd came out in the end of 2008 in Haarlem and is called: "War is Peace, Freedom is Shopping, Ignorance is Strength, Compassion is Terrorism" – free interpreted to George Orwell. I worked out the graphics myself once again and put a lot of time also in a booklet explaining the backgrounds of the subjects of the songs.
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Imagine this: Your daughter wants to go away and study a foreign language… maybe Chinese or French or some other language that you don't speak. She tells you that she has found two possible schools and wants you to have a look at their web sites. She sends the links to you at the office. During your coffee break, you check out the first school's site. All the information is written in English. You find out about the school, the teachers who work there, the homestay accommodations available and the program she will be taking.
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Prowler Heavy Duty - Discontinued
Manufacturer: Drive Medical
Model: 3410
Availability: In stock
From: $99,999.00
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Overview of the Prowler Heavy Duty - Discontinued
Drive Medical Prowler Scooter
Go anywhere…meet any challenge New generation, ergonomic handle and controller makes handling easier and more comfortable. Its exceptional quality makes it a great value!
Overall Features
- 500 lbs weight capacity
- Front and rear wheel suspension
- Reclining, foldable 360° swivel Captain′s
- Chair w/ headrest
- 23 miles estimated travel range
- 12° maximum incline
- 0-7 mph variable speed control
- Safety package: lights, horn, turn signals, mirrors and hand brake
- Anti-tip wheels for greater safety
- Pneumatic tires
- ActiveCare by Drive Medical
Performance Features
- 23 mile maximum range excellent for outdoor use.
- Adjustable speed up to a maximum of 7 mph is great for outdoor use. Speed is controlled in two ways, primarily from the speed pot on the control panel, but also more subtly by the throttle pressure.
- 12 inch pneumatic drive wheels plus front and rear suspension for the most comfortable outdoor ride.
- Higher ground clearance for navigating rougher outdoor terrain.
- Additional hand brake for use when extra-quick stops are necessary.
- Anti-tip wheels for greater safety.
Comfort Features
- Adjustable angle, delta tiller allows the user to position the controls at the most comfortable angle and depth.
- Ergonomic controls make it easier for someone with limited strength or dexterity to handle the scooter. The throttle allows for left- or right-hand operation. The foam covered handle is easy to grip.
- The standard, full back Captain's Seat adds comfort to stylish looks.
- The seat is height adjustable by repositioning the seat post, which has 4 height settings. Additionally the seat can be repositioned forward or backward by using the auto-style seat release and slides.
- Seat features 360 degree swivel to aid in entering and exiting the scooter.
- Seat back features 25° of recline.
- Adjustable height headrest allows the user to position to a position and angle that is most supportive and comfortable.
- Removable, flip-up armrests have adjustable height, width and angle for a broad range of adjustments.
- Standard safety package includes headlight, horn, turn signals and dual rear view mirrors.
Expand your horizons for up to 23 miles to go anywhere and take advantage of every wonderful opportunity in life! New generation ergonomic handle and control panel make handling a breeze. Place the infinitely adjustable tiller and controls precisely where you need them for optimal comfort and ease of operation. Front and rear wheel suspension and pneumatic tires provide an extra measure of comfort on long distance rides. This Prowler heavy duty mobility scooter is loaded with great quality and added safety features that will provide years of dependable service and safer travel. Ample 26" width passes through tight spaces with ease. It′s quality you can live with!
Call (800) 987-6791
To Speak with a Mobility Specialist Now!
Details and Specifications for the Prowler Heavy Duty - Discontinued
|Weight Capacity
|500 lbs.
|Top Speed
|7 mph
|Maximum Range
|23 miles
|Turning Radius
|Climbing Angle
|Ground Clearance
|26" (W) x 51" (L)
|Floor-to-Seat Height
|25" - 28"
|Seat Type
|Seat Dimensions
|20" (W) x 20" (D) | 22" (W) x 20" (D)
|24V x 650W x 4350 rpm
|Batteries (pair)
|12V x 50AH
|5A Offboard
|Electromagnetic & Drum
|Front Wheels
|12" x 3.5" Pneumatic
|Rear Wheels
|12" x 3.5" Pneumatic
|Base Weight
|140 lbs.
|Battery Weight (pair)
|66 lbs.
|Seat Weight
|55 lbs.
|Total Weight
|261 lbs.
|Warranty on Frame
|Warranty on Electronic Controller/Drive Train Components
|14 months
|Warranty on Battery
|6 months
* This information is not intended to be, nor should it be considered billing or legal advice. Providers are responsible for determining the appropriate billing codes when submitting claims to Medicare Program and should consult an attorney or other advisor to discuss specific situations in further detail.
** MSRP - Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price represents what the price is for "each - individual unit". It does not include optional equipment and accessories that may be available for this product.
Manuals and Videos for the Prowler Heavy Duty - Discontinued
|Owners Manual
|Owners Manual Link
|Brochure Link
Warranty for the Prowler Heavy Duty - Discontinued
- 14-month Peace of Mind In-Home Service Warranty
- Lifetime warranty on power chair frame
- One year limited warranty on electronic controller and drive train component
- Six Month Battery Warranty
Customer Reviews
love my scooter
Review by debra
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According to my new knowledge that should work fine.
OK! Kind of fixed it my self. For some reason nothing is passed through diode attached to DIN on the XBee shield to the RN-XV. (Works fine with XBee modules....). So i removed it. Added a voltage divider between the Arduino TX-Pin and GND and connected the DIN pin to the divider. The sheld is now a 5V only shield but works with both Xbee and RN-XV. Voltage divider: TX-10K-DIN-20K-GND.
Same modification will probably work with the XBee Explorer Regulated (WRL-09132).
Now I'm happy!
I'm trying to get an RN-XV to work with an Arduino Uno and a XBee Shield (WRL-09976). Sending data to the Arduino works like a charm but sending from it does not work. I have tried both using pin 0 and 1 with the UART and pin 2 and 3 with SoftSerial. Same result.
If I plug the RN-XV into an XBee Explorer USB (WRL-08687) and connect it to my PC it works (sending and receiving) and I have stored a setup in the module that works with my network. I can connect to the RN-XV through my wifi network regardless of where it is plugged in as long as it has power.
As a last effort I have tried using a XBee Explorer Regulated (WRL-09132) wiring VCC, GND, DIN and DOUT in the same way as with the XBee Shield with the same result. Can receive but not send from the Arduino Uno.
As someone has suggested I have also tried to invert the DIN line to the RN-XV. No luck with that.
I'm stuck here. Can anyone enlighten me please? How can I get an RN-XV working with an Arduino Uno and a XBee Shield (WRL-09976)?
No public wish lists :(


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Clusterbusters® Inc is an IRS-approved 501 (c) (3) non-profit research and educational organization dedicated to finding effective treatment of Cluster Headache worldwide. Our Purpose is stated in the Bylaws of Incorporation and Mission Statement supports efforts involving the Research, Education, Support and Advocacy related to cluster headache. This corporation has been organized to operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, including, but not limited to the following:
- To help its' members find solutions to problems that exist as a result of cluster headaches.
- To educate its members about cluster headaches.
- To inform its members about research involving cluster headaches.
- To provide its members with resource materials to read and view involving cluster headaches.
- To encourage, participate in and fund research into the causes of cluster headaches.
- To encourage, participate in and fund research into treatments for alleviating the pain and various symptoms of cluster headaches.
- To encourage, participate in and fund research into finding a cure for cluster headaches.
Our Case Series, research study, completed at Harvard showed the effectiveness of treating cluster headaches with psychedelics. The results were published first in the peer-reviewed medical journal Neurology and publicized cluster headaches, the need for new treatments and the possibilities that further research into psychedelic related research could offer.
Clusterbusters® feels strongly about the need for psychedelic research for the relief it can provide for both mental and physical ailments, but also because it leads to off-shoots into non-hallucinogenic treatments. Our work with Harvard lead to a combined effort between researchers at Harvard and the Hannover Medical School, investigating the effectiveness of the non-hallucinogenic compound BOL-148 (Bromo-LSD) for cluster headaches. Just as the early work by Hofmann lead to such headache treatments as Sansert and Sumatriptan, our work has lead to this unique cluster headache treatment. Early results from a small clinical trial in Germany, which was funded by Clusterbusters®, are extremely promising. Confirming these results with larger clinical trials and bringing this to market so it's available to everyone will be a time consuming and expensive process. A process that has begun 40 years too late due to the legal status of LSD. The job of getting this treatment to market is now in the hands of a private company of which Clusterbusters® is not affiliated.
During our ongoing research, it has been discovered that an alarming percentage of people with cluster headaches also suffer Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as a result of the disease. Although it is common knowledge within the medical community that chronic pain can produce PTSD, until this recent study there had never been any associations made with clusters and PTSD. The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for Civilians (PCL-C) is the commonly used test for diagnosing PTSD. The Civilian version measures the results of repeated trauma rather than singular events that can cause PTSD. Following treatment of cluster headache with psychedelics, PCL-C scores were reduced a staggering 48.4%. This is not just a by-product of relieving the pain, as the scores of those people relieving the pain of clusters with prescription medications or surgeries did not fare as well with improved scores. This dramatic quality of life improvement is seemingly only produced with treatment of the cluster headaches with psychedelics and is accomplished completely through self therapeutic measures. Our research on this topic continues. We are currently involved in discussions with research facilities aimed at initiating clinical trials
We have collected data on the efficacy of cluster medications and the resulting peer-reviewed publication will end up being one of the largest studies to date involving cluster headache sufferers. Once published, the results will shed great light on the actual effectiveness of the medications we use. We suspect many of these results will differ from what has long been advertised. Results are being tabulated and reviewed at one of the country's leading institutions and will soon be published.
Our goals in education are to not only educate sufferers about their condition and how best to deal with the condition, but also the general population, medical profession and government agencies. We hope these programs will help improve diagnostic times, help people with treatment options, and help with not only the physical aspects but the psychological effects that harm the quality of life for both sufferer and supporters.
Cluster headache is a condition that has for years often caused people to withdraw and for many reasons, try to hide their condition. This has caused the disease to be often overlooked or thought of as more rare than it's numbers actually indicate. Numbers in the United States actually place it about twice as common as diseases that qualify for orphan drug status. This makes it more difficult to speed up the approval of new medications. The prevalence of cluster headache is approximately equal to that of Multiple Sclerosis.
Educating the medical profession and government agencies to better understand the physical, psychological and economic impact upon sufferers and their families is an important mission for Clusterbusters®.
Each year Clusterbusters® holds a national conference, bringing together sufferers, their families and members of the medical profession. The event includes presentations from Clusterbusters® on what we have accomplished the preceding year and our plans for future programs. Updates on research and our education and advocacy projects.
We offer presentations by the leading cluster headache doctors on both medical and psychological issues as well as from those directly involved with groundbreaking research, family members and advocacy experts. Our curriculum educates sufferers and their supporters on the latest advances and how they can help us advance the available treatments and life with clusters. Practical demonstrations include those on proper oxygen usage and the latest in mask designs. Also presentations by family members and supporters. These conferences are often as important to those supporters meeting others as it is for the sufferers themselves.
As importantly, educating the medical profession on the needs of those living with clusters. Teaching those that we rely upon to help us with our condition both physically as well as psychologically, understand our needs.
One of the most important and lasting things that people report taking away from these events is meeting other cluster headache sufferers and their family members. Being in a room filled with people that really do understand their condition is life altering. For information on the next conference visit our Events Page
Advocating for cluster headache sufferers includes many directions as there are many areas that need improvement. Following are a few of the past and/or current areas we have been involved in working for all sufferers.
Headache on the Hill is an annual event organized by the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy during which healthcare professionals, scientists, and patient advocates urge congressional representatives to increase NIH (National Institute of Health) funding for research on headache disorders. In 2012, Clusterbusters® joined efforts with the AHDA to bring specific awareness to the lack of cluster headache research and the dire need for effective medical treatment.
Out of a total of 62 participants (including 25 M.D.s), Clusterbusters® was pleased to have a contingent of 12 cluster headache sufferers and supporters! Our group was incredibly motivated and inspirational to all they came in contact with, including other participants as well as the congressional leaders they visited.
In 2012, Clusterbusters® also visited the offices of the agency charged with reducing suicide in the United States. Following these meetings, and working with the agency, we, along with our medical associates drafted training materials for all suicide hotline operators. No longer are the suicide hotlines unaware of "suicide headaches" and how best to handle such calls. SAMHSA
Our return to visit congress on The Hill saw our group grow to in excess of 20 participants representing cluster sufferers. Once again we continued to apply pressure for increased research funding as well as some other very important topics of interest. These topics are among those that were discussed with Congress during our visit to Washington Dc in April of 2013 and following up with the appropriate House and Senate subcommittees.
Click HERE to read the full report from the HOH 2013
There are no listings with Social Security Disability for headache disorders. In the case of cluster headaches, this can and does have many negative effects. Whether or not anyone wants to claim disability, the fact that the most painful condition known to man, repetitively, is not listed plays a large role in the condition being taken seriously by the medical community and all government agencies. This plays out from the FDA through SS and many others.
The fact that Clusters are not listed in the Blue Book helped pay a role in having oxygen treatments disallowed coverage under Medicare.
Building a base with other organizations that can help raise our voice has helped us makes strides in the medical community.
Clusterbusters® is a full member of the Alliance for Headache Disorder Advocacy with Bob Wold being on the Board of Directors. This organization is made up of some of the leading headache advocacy organizations and specialists in the United States. AHDA
Bob Wold, representing Clusterbusters® and cluster sufferers worldwide is a founding member and Vice Chairman of the emerging organization American Headache and Migraine Association. This non-profit 501 (C) 3 charity is the patient based wing of ACHE. Making sure that patients have a voice in the future of research and medical advancements among the medical community. AHMA
A large portion of both our advocacy and education efforts involves Clusterbusters® board members attending research and medical conferences and making presentations to explain cluster headaches, raise awareness among the medical community and build support for increased research and improved treatments. Finding more effective treatments for everyone is of utmost importance in our goals. Making effective treatments more easily available to everyone.
Groundbreaking research presented. This conference gave us the opportunity to present our research with psychedelics and highlight the lack of research on cluster headaches and the need for new treatments.
Presentation detailing cluster headaches and the need to relax laws that impede the process of research. Schedule 1 designation for psychedelics not only drastically slows the research process but also limit's the numbers of top researchers willing to get involved.
This organization has always been one of our biggest supporters in educating people to the severity of cluster headaches and advocating for improved treatments. MAPS
This conference, held in New York every year, gathers together some of the world's top researchers and medical professionals. Presentations by Clusterbusters® have helped build a base of support. This conference, like the others listed here, has helped us gain great publicity for cluster headaches and our goals. These conferences have generated hundreds of newspaper articles, magazine articles, TV news and documentaries. Horizons
This website is a depository of the latest information on past and current research as well as updating people on the latest projects in which Clusterbusters® is involved. Here you will find a collection of treatments and research data that has been collected over the years. www.clusterbusters.org
Our Facebook pages reach out into the world of social media to offer a place for people to come together to talk about the issues and find others with which to share experiences. Our community page can be found at: Facebook link
Clusterbusters® also has a corporate site to help keep everyone updated on all new events and announcements. Like and follow us for updates. http://www.facebook.com/#!/clusterbusters?fref=ts
Our message board, linked from this site, is a more private site where people can speak about clusters, treatments and keep up with all that is taking place in the cluster community. Meet others with clusters, discuss options and solicit opinions on everything from treatments to all aspects of living a full life with cluster headaches. http://clusterbusters.clusterheadaches.com/
One of our most successful missions over the years has been our desire to reach the public with information on cluster headaches as well as the need for better treatments. Many people affiliated with Clusterbusters® have agreed to be interviewed for news articles and TV appearances.
Our treatments and cluster headaches have been the focus of two television shows (House) as well as two different feature documentaries with National Geographic. Besides hundreds of feature stories within the WW Web, we have reached worldwide audiences with newspapers, magazines and medical journals.
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Shower Wow Reviews
Shower Wow is an LED rainbow shower head that lights up using water pressure, and claims to "transform your shower into a relaxing, colorful experience."
About Shower Wow
Shower Wow is a translucent, universal shower head that automatically changes between colors like orange, red, purple, teal, green, and more. All you have to do is:
- Remove your existing shower head.
- Quickly and easily install Shower Wow.
- Watch the "cascade of color," which is powered using water pressure. No hardware or batteries required!
Sure, you can probably already imagine your child enjoying Shower Wow during bath time. But the company also claims that it can "transform your shower into a relaxing experience," which might make it ideal for adults as well.
Should you buy it? We'll cover all of Shower Wow's important aspects so you can make a more informed decision.
Is Shower Wow Unique?
We've reviewed hundreds of "As Seen on TV" products here at HighYa, and one thing we've learned is that manufacturers want you to think their products are unique or revolutionary. The reality though, is that they're often anything but.
Type the phrase "LED shower head" into any search engine, and you'll quickly find that you have a lot of options to choose from, whether online or at your local hardware store. Sure, some of these might only feature 1 or 2 colors, and some are priced higher (many are not), but the point is that you have choices.
Regardless of the option you choose, most LED shower heads like Shower Wow work pretty much the same. We'll discuss this next.
How Do LED Shower Heads Like Shower Wow Work?
Because most LED shower heads don't feature batteries (what a pain they'd be to change!), they obtain their power from small turbines located on their inside.
Basically, as water flows through these shower heads, the pressure spins their turbines, which generates a small amount of electricity to power the lights.
While it's positive that you won't have to replace any batteries with Shower Wow, you also won't be able to replace any of its bulbs when they burn out. Fortunately, most high-quality LEDs will last about 50,000 hours, so you probably won't have to worry about this for a long time.
Or will you? In other words, does Shower Wow contain high-quality LEDs? Is the product itself a quality piece of equipment?
To answer this, let's first talk price.
How Much Does Shower Wow Cost?
One Shower Wow head costs $14.95 plus $7.95 S&H. You'll also be required to purchase a separate Twinkle Tub Light for an additional $5 S&H, bringing your total to $27.90.
Shower Wow comes with a 30-day refund policy, less S&H charges. Did you catch that? This means if you decide to return Shower Wow, you'll end up losing more in S&H charges than you'll get as a refund!
To request a refund, you'll need to contact the company at 262-787-2033. Note: Long distance charges may apply.
A Note about Shower Wow's Manufacturer
There wasn't a company listed on the Shower Wow website. Based on their address though, it appears to be made by the same company as Mr. Lid, Walk Right, EZ View HD, Play Again Now, and more.
There was only 1 HighYa reader review for these products at the time of our research, which referenced overcharges and poor customer service.
Will you experience the same with Shower Wow? It's difficult to say, although the information above is certainly worth keeping in mind.
Will Shower Wow Turn Bath Time into Party Time?
Let's recap what we've learned so far.
We know that products like Shower Wow are readily available through many retailers, especially hardware and home improvement stores, often for about the same price. We also know that Shower Wow's manufacturer makes a variety of other ASOTV products, and they might not offer the best customer service.
In addition—although this might be obvious—keep in mind that in order for Shower Wow to work well, the bathroom needs to be dark. And if you're not used to taking pitch black showers (or bathing your child in the dark), this could cause some disruption in your routine. Some might even consider it downright undoable.
Finally, if you watched the Shower Wow commercial, you probably noticed that it starts by showing black and white (read: boring) images, which is then turned into a club-like experience after Shower Wow is activated. Again, unless your bathroom is near dark, the light put out by Shower Wow's LEDs probably won't any more mesmerizing than one of those $0.25 balls that light up when they bounce.
Given all of this, Shower Wow could be considered best suited toward babies and toddlers. Even then, to save yourself from losing S&H charges and a potentially frustrating customer service experience if you're dissatisfied, we'd recommend exploring local options first.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Shower Wow
I bought this for my son, and it installed it correctly. The lights only worked during two showers. I want them to send me a replacement and a return label. As soon as I receive the return label, I will send them back the broken one.
NOT impressed!
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
It makes it seem like you can make it a constant color but you can't. Directions suck. I wanted a purple shower to complete my life. I guess it's all over now.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
10 out 12 people found this review helpful
A waste of money
I bought the Shower Wow for my son two days ago and as of today it no longer lights up. I don't know what happened to it and i don't know how to fix it. There are no instructions for troubleshooting included so the only option left is to either return the broken one or buy a new one. It really sucks big time.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend


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Royal Caribbean International has recreated the original Oasis-class three-story main dining room into three distinct complimentary venues introducing bold new concepts each with their own cuisine and ambience:
- American Icon Grill offers guests a take on the classic American road trip pulling together best-loved regional favourites into one comfort-style menu;
- Silk is a vibrant and exotic destination where the spices of the Far East bring new flavour to adventurous palates through a Pan-Asian menu;
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- Sabor Taqueria & Tequila Bar, first introduced onboard Navigator of the Seas to rave reviews, will feature a mouth-watering menu of authentic, modern and unexpected Mexican dishes including hand-made tableside guacamole. These dishes can be complemented by a curated beverage menu of tequilas, mezcal, and Mexican beers, as well as delicious sangrias and tableside-mixed margaritas;
- Wonderland Imaginative Cuisine, a unique culinary adventure for the senses where Royal Caribbean International chefs twist their culinary kaleidoscopes in a whimsical setting that challenges the imagination with never-before-seen fare;
- Coastal Kitchen is an exclusive restaurant for suite guests and Pinnacle members, that fuses Mediterranean influences with the unmatched riches of California's bountiful farmlands and features. The experience is complemented by a robust wine list, curated specifically for the venue.
- Royal Caribbean International's commitment to providing the best holiday experience is at the heart of its latest innovations and most popular features, such as:
- Boatloads of Bandwidth, the game-changing partnership with technology partner O3b that will offer guests onboard Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas connectivity that matches fast broadband connections onshore and is greater than all other cruise ships combined. These new capabilities, allow the cruise line to offer affordable, easy-to-use internet packages so that guests may watch streaming video, check email, share images on social media and enjoy face-to-face video conversations – even in the middle of the ocean.
- Royal iQ is a new app that puts guests in charge of their holiday choices. Thanks to the dramatically improved connectivity, Royal iQ is able to confirm dining reservations, shore excursions and spa appointments onboard, through both a downloadable app and at freestanding iQ stations around the ship. Guests can also use Royal iQ as a convenient calendar that provides at-a-glance views of their programme and to keep in touch with one another and home via phone and text capabilities.
Royal Caribbean is introducing 10 new suites on Oasis-class ships, offering breath-taking views of the ocean or the ships' signature AquaTheater and Boardwalk neighbourhood. This includes two Royal Suites, six Grand Suites and two Royal Family Suites, which can accommodate up to six guests. These suites offer a new level of sophistication when paired with the variety of new exclusive suite features that include:
- The Suite Lounge, an exclusive lounge area for suite guests to relax in, offering expansive views of the ship and sea;
- The Sun Deck, a new sun deck area that gives suites guests the chance to relax and soak-up the Caribbean sun with lounge furniture, shaded seating areas and private service;
- Coastal Kitchen is a suites only full-service restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner with a Mediterranean flare.
Oasis of the Seas introduced the first ever fully-licensed Broadway show at sea and now brings one of the longest-running Broadway productions, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony award-winning CATS, to sea for the first time. Beginning in June 2015, sister ship Allure of the Seas will feature MAMMA MIA! The smash hit musical based on the story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs.
Superior Shopping at Sea
Royal Caribbean International is introducing the playfully sophisticated designs of kate spade new york to Oasis-class on its popular Royal Promenade, a first at sea. Adding to the diverse onboard shopping are two guest favourites Michael Kors and the Britto Art Gallery, as well as a whole new line-up of merchandise and fashion jewellery such as Alexis Bittar, Uno de 50, Lauren G Adams, and Nina Nguyen.
For more information on cruising with Princess Cruises, contact our experts on freephone 0808 168 6211.
- 15th October 2014
- Louise Hopper


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Pastor Eric currently serves as our lead pastor and has been in that role since 2013. He is married and has two growing teenagers in the house. His wife Robin is an educator and writer with a passion for junior high students, garage sales, and reading. Together they share a love for service and helping others grow spiritually.
Eric brings over 20 years of experience to pastoral ministry with a passion to help people, and churches, reach their full potential in Christ. He is a trained church health coach and has traveled extensively training others in the principles of Natural Church Development.
A life-long Seventh-day Adventist Christian, Eric has discovered the incredible joy and freedom of being transformed by the grace of Jesus Christ. Through creative sermons, music, and first person dramatic presentations He brings the Bible to life and opens new ways for listeners to connect with scripture and apply it to their lives.
He enjoys horses and getting out into the mountains, wood working, all things tech, and the occasional carpentry project as welcome diversions when the schedule fills up with too many meetings.


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text: Remember when rap music was about love? Okay, so there are still plenty of rap songs about love, but as we've pointed out before, there are few love songs like De La Soul's "Eye Know." And few rap groups quite like De La Soul, who in the '90s had the audacity to record an album that actually tried to make the world better, and sort of did, at least for a moment. In honor of Valentine's Day and the upcoming 25th anniversary of 3 Feet High and Rising, today starting right about now, for a full day, De La Soul is offering their entire catalogue for free on their website. Even the "remixes, instrumentals, and rarities," which should make the real geeks happy. Download all of it. Play a song for someone you love. And let's imagine at least for today that it really is the D.A.I.S.Y. age.


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I'm back! It has been a doozy of a week for me (Chloe). Thank goodness I have such an awesome blogging partner who can hold down the fort.
I am leaving tomorrow to go out of the country for a little over two weeks, so have had lots of preparation both personally as well as for work that has got me
a little super stressed and overwhelmed. To add fuel to the fire, I have also been struggling with a foot injury, which has had me relatively inactive for about 3 weeks now. I have been doing a little bit of swimming, a tiny ellipticalizing and have even introduced weights back into my life. At first, I was super mopy and complained to Chris any time that he laced up his running shoes and headed out for a run, but once I got over the fact that I wouldn't be running for a while, I refocused my attention….on this.
No, I have not planned a move to some beautiful land where the sun sets over the ocean and volcanoes dot the skyline. I still live in D.C., but I have introduced Yoga back into my life. A few weeks ago, I blogged about taking a strength class at STROGA with Steph.
On top of their super tough strength classes, which include group strength training, TRX training and Ab-Domination , STROGA also offers tons of different types of yoga classes, from Vinyasa Flow to Budokon Power Yoga (which I have yet to try). Lululemon even offers a complementary class on Sunday afternoons. I have taken advantage of this free class and have become a regular at 7 am power hour yoga. When I was in grad school, I went to yoga about 4 days a week, but once I graduated and got on the triathlon train, I really let yoga fall to the wayside. It has definitely taken me a few classes to get my yoga flow back…aka remember how to focus while standing on a rectangular mat for an hour, but I am really getting back into it, and in just three weeks, I can already feel and see the difference.
yeah…I wish. But in reality, my body has definitely responded to the change in exercise. The big muscle groups that responded to endurance training, such as my lats and quads are starting to get smaller, but the smaller muscles in my arms and back are definitely starting to pop out a little more. And I swear that my abs (especially my side abs) are getting more toned! And on top of the physical changes, I really think that yoga has helped to ease some of the stress that I have been feeling recently. I have been enjoying yoga at STROGA so much that I bought yet another living social deal to the studio. Anyone else in the D.C. area buy this deal and want to join me for a yoga date? Sometimes it is hard to trust that one hour of anything, be it yoga, running, reading a book, etc., will ease stress and make you feel revived, but often times I have found that if you just turn off the side of your brain that is fighting you and JUST DO IT!, that 9 out of 10 times you will feel better.
No, I am not sponsored by Nike, but hey Nike, if you do want to sponsor me, just shoot me an email! Anyway…back to yoga. Yoga has been practiced for more than 5,000 years and still remains one of the most common forms of exercise. It has come in and out of my life for the past 10 years and I have talked to many friends and family members who have also practiced yoga at some point in their lives and really enjoyed it.
I have no idea how long this yoga kick will last, but in the meantime, it is keeping my mind off of my foot injury, building the tiny muscles in side abs and really giving my concentration a good workout. And I have even learned some really corny jokes from fellow yogis…
Q: What did the ad say for the yoga studio searching for a new instructor?
A: "Inquire within."
Q: What did the police say to the Yogi?
A: "You have the right to remain silent."
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Cinnamon tagged and bagged me with this one and since I see it making the rounds, I'm going to get it sooner or later. So we might as well take care of it here:
List 8 traits about your perfect partner, and have to tell if they are male or female. Then tag 8 other people to do this.
Why only 8? What's so magical about that? I actually did a top 10 list on this on my old blog. But I'll go from scratch.
These would be female traits, although looking at Cinnamon's list, some are simply universal.
1. Passion, as in sensual, intellectual, emotional and spiritual. Actually that's almost 4 things in one, isn't it? Okay, I stole and refined it from C's list.
2. Earthy. I'm weary of the "Ewww Factor" and someone trying to create a synthetically sterile environment. But this also has to do with how they relate to nature and natural things. Don't go all homeopathic and Wiccan on me, just recognize the natural order of things. Bugs, animals and plants have their place. Maybe a farm background would be beneficial. Yeah, someone who has been shit on and can still finish their chores before cleaning up.
3. Mastery of the Madonna/whore thing. Be respectful in public, but get freaky in the bedroom. Don't be afraid of being naked around me in private. Be a tease in public.
4. Physical appearance: non extreme and confident. Average suits me just fine. All women struggle with insecurities about their appearance one way or another and this is okay as long as she's confident with me and my assessment that she's #1 and God's gift to her gender. And to me. Save the shame talk for your neurotic girlfriends. I know you have moles, a pouch and thighs. I love them.
5. Acceptance. Nothing kills intimacy faster that a feeling that you will be criticized all the time. Or at least be willing to work with me on it where we can work with each other. This also means that bit in the serenity prayer: the courage of accepting things we can't change.
6. Perseverance and tenacity. Work through things instead of quitting and giving up. The first part of the serenity prayer: Lord, grant me the strength to change the things I can.
7. Kiss me deeply, passionately and often. And let me do the same.
8. Laugh with me.
While doing this, I actually came up with a companion meme of my own. Pay back is hell, isn't it Cinnamon?;-)
Okay, I'm supposed to bitch slap…er..tag 8 other people with this. Okay…
1. Dewdrop! Ooohh Dewwdrop! I'm sincerely interested in what you have to say on this. And I also know you will take it in the spirit its been given!LOL!
How about some different folks?
2. Summer Rose – Give us (and maybe CH) a clue as to what you're looking for.
3. So Gone – List the 8 and then let us know how BF stacks up.
4. Pretty Peanut – After that HNT, I'm sure I'm not the only guy who is wondering!
5. Cassee – Need to get to know you better!
The last three don't have blogs of their own (yet), so they can answer here or start their own blogs with this one:
6. Broccoli Eater
7. Emily
8. Rob – the token male!
The good news is that you 8 will be exempted from my next round, unless you want to get in on it.


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Hurricane Michael, the fiercest storm to hit Florida in more than 80 years and the third-most powerful ever to strike the U.S. mainland, battered the state's Gulf coast on Wednesday with roof-shredding winds, towering surf and torrential rains.
Michael, whose rapid intensification as it churned north over the Gulf of Mexico caught many by surprise, made landfall early in the afternoon near Mexico Beach, about 20 miles (32 km) southeast of Panama City in Florida's Panhandle region, with top sustained winds reaching 155 miles per hour (249 kph).
The storm came ashore as a Category 4 hurricane on the five-step Saffir-Simpson wind scale. Its sustained winds were just 2 mph (3.2 kph) shy of an extremely rare Category 5.
As predicted, the storm's intensity diminished steadily as it pushed inland and curled northeasterly into Georgia after dark. About eight hours after landfall, Michael was downgraded to a Category 1 storm, with top sustained winds of 90 mph (150 kph).
In the first apparent hurricane-related fatality reported, Gadsden County sheriff's spokeswoman, Anglie Hightower, said a "male subject" was killed by a tree toppling onto his house in Greensboro. Severe flooding, structural damage, uprooted trees and downed power lines appeared widespread in coastal areas near where the storm made landfall.
A video posted on Twitter showed winds ripping apart a house on Mexico Beach, its debris washing up to adjacent properties. Scott said there was a "lot of roof damage" in the storm's path. "My God, it's scary. I didn't expect all this," said Bill Manning, 63, a grocery clerk who fled his camper van in Panama City for safer quarters in a hotel, only to see the electricity there go out.
At nightfall, the city was plunged into darkness, its flooded streets mostly silent and devoid of people or traffic. Television news footage earlier in the day showed floodwaters up to the roofs of many homes in Mexico Beach. The fate of about 280 residents who authorities said defied evacuation orders was unknown.
Twenty miles to the south, floodwaters were more than 7-1/2 feet (2.3 meters) deep near Apalachicola, a town of about 2,300 residents, National Hurricane Center Director Ken Graham said. Wind damage was also widespread.
"There are so many downed power lines and trees that it's almost impossible to get through the city," Apalachicola Mayor Van Johnson said.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said on Tuesday that an estimated 500,000 Florida residents had been ordered or urged to seek higher ground before the storm in 20 counties spanning a 200-mile (320-km) stretch of shoreline.
But Brad Kieserman of the American Red Cross said Wednesday that as many as 320,000 people on Florida's Gulf Coast had disregarded mandatory or voluntary evacuation notices.
An estimated 6,000 evacuees took cover in emergency shelters, most of them in Florida, and that number was expected to swell to 20,000 across five states by week's end, Kieserman said.
Bo Patterson, the mayor of Port St. Joe, just south of Mexico Beach, rode out the storm in his house seven blocks from the beach. "It feels like you don't know when the next tree is going to fall on top of you because it's blowing so ferociously," he said by telephone. "It's very, very scary. We have trees being uprooted, heavy, heavy rain."
Patterson was one of about 2,500 of the town's 3,500 residents who ended up staying put, as many were caught off guard by the storm's rapid escalation as it approached. "This happened so quickly," he said.
FEMA head Brock Long acknowledged that early evacuation efforts in the area were slow, in comparison to how quickly the hurricane intensified. Michael grew from a tropical storm into a Category 4 hurricane over the course of about 40 hours.
"Satellite images of Michael's evolution on Tuesday night were, in a word, jaw-dropping," wrote Bob Henson, a meteorologist with weather site Weather Underground.
With a low barometric pressure recorded at 919 millibars, the measure of a hurricane's strength, Michael stood as the most powerful storm ever to hit Florida's Panhandle.
Michael also ranked as the third-strongest storm on record to make landfall in the continental United States, after Hurricane Camille on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in 1969 and the so-called Labor Day hurricane of 1935 in the Florida Keys.
President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency for all of Florida, freeing up federal assistance to supplement state and local disaster responses.
At mid-afternoon, about 192,000 homes and business customers were already without power in Florida alone, with more outages reported in Georgia and Alabama, utility companies said.
About 3,500 Florida National Guard troops were deployed to assist with evacuations and storm recovery, along with more than 1,000 search-and-rescue personnel, Scott said.
NHC's Graham warned that the storm would continue to pack tropical storm-force winds when it reached the Carolinas, still reeling from severe flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence last month. Up to a foot (30 cm) of rainfall was forecast for some areas from Michael.
Even before landfall, the hurricane disrupted energy operations in the Gulf, cutting crude oil production by more than 40 per cent and natural gas output by nearly a third as offshore platforms were evacuated ahead of the storm's arrival.
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Garden, Foundation Sun Plan
No part of a landscaping plan is more important than the foundations of your home. Without plantings, they are often the least attractive part of the house. Yet, these areas are the ones most often seen by home owners and visitors alike. One of the most important things to remember in selecting foudation planting material is that you are endeavoring to enhance the house, not smother it. Often, however, foundation landscaping is just a few evergreen shrubs with perhaps an occcasional planting of annuals–not the colors and textures of a coordinated planting of beautiful flowering shrubs and perennials.
To help you beautify your foundations, our expert nurserymen have created the Foundation Sun Garden which is ideal for a 90 sq. ft. area that gets at least six hours of sun each day.
The flowering shrubs in this garden – a Double Mock Orange and three Hydrangeas – look magnificent planted against clapboard, stone or brick, softening monotonous expanses that are often seen along house foundations. The perennials are all hardy, with an emphasis on cool blue shades, highlighted with white.
Garden contains 28 plants.
This collection includes:
B Nikko Blue Hydrangea (2), Big 6″ cobalt blue flower heads on 3-6′ tall emerald mounds are a breathtaking sight all season long. Blooms turn golden bronze in autumn.
C Double Mock Orange (1), Ideal 6-8′ tall planting for privacy screen or background for flower beds. .
D Delphinium, Belladonna (3), 36-48″ spires are covered with light blue 2-3″double florets.
E Pink Canterbury Bells (3), Old-fashioned favorite for mixed borders, beds and cottage gardens.
F Alaska Shasta Daisy — (3), Classic white and yellow daisies but with multiple flowers on each stalk.
G White Balloonflower (3), Before opening, saucer-shaped flowers resemble white balloons .
H Bellflower, Clustered (3), Funnel-shaped, 1″ violet-blue blooms appear all summer.
I Campanula, Blue Chip (3), Darling upturned bells in vivid blue smother heart-shaped foliage all summer long .
J Hardy Geranium (3), Masses of violet-blue saucer-shaped flowers bloom late spring through summer. .
K Blue Balloonflower (3), Buds pop when squeezed. Blooms mid to late summer .


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