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For those of you who weren’t around this past Monday night, the 2-hour season premier of Heroes was finally on! Let me first start of by saying this season of Heroes looks absolutely sick. It seems like good guys are turning bad, the bad guys may be turning good, and the already evil have just gone completely villain. All these things plus of course Nikki Sanders (Ali Larter) is back, and is back with crazy strong powers ☺. Now I may be partial to this Heroes actress because she can instantaneously freeze people to death, or maybe its because she is great looking, or because Ali Larter grew up in my home town. Regardless she is very cool and looks to be paying a very important role in Heroes Season 3. If you are just jumping on the Heroes bandwagon and want to see what happened in her back-story (as well as all the other super heroes), pick yourself up Heroes Season 1 and II on DVD. Amazon is offering these DVD sets in regular, HD, and Blue Ray versions, and each is at a great discounted price.

As technology is advancing at such a rapid rate, it has become increasingly more difficult to understand what you are buying, how long it will last (before it is obsolete), and what specific terms you should be looking for. If you are in the market for a new computer (as many back to school students are) but are unsure of what or how to buy, look to the Amazon Laptop Computers buyers guide for help.  Highly informative, Amazon wants you to be aware of what’s “Under the Hood” of a computer before you buy one and so they offer very simple buying tips regarding terms and pieces of hardware that are highly important to a fast, simple to use machine. Do you know why a RAM or processing speed is important, or how good of a graphics card you will need for your specific purposes? These tech specs are constantly being thrown at you but if you do not understand the importance or function, there is a good chance you will not be buying what you want or need. The Amazon tech center has this easy to read guide concerning laptop computers, and it will help you on your way to a highly functional, highly affordable notebook pc through Amazon.com.

About 3 weeks into living away at school is about the time you realize all the stuff you actually need, instead of all the items you had previously bought over the summer. If you are strapped for floor room (and I know you are being that you are living in a dorm), but are still looking for a comfortable piece of furniture to sit in, I would recommend a Comfort Research Twill Beanbag Club Chair. Offered in 15 colors (including tye dye and camo), this is a highly durable chair that is stuffed full of comfortable “fuf foam”, and sealed with double stitching to ensure a secure fill. The foam is soft, yet it is sturdy enough to keep the shape of the chair regardless of how many times someone sits in it, falls asleep in it, lounges, or plays video games in it. As a super squishy beanbag chair, this piece of dorm style furniture requires no assembly, is easily movable, and can fit 1-2 people. College furniture is often difficult to buy because either it is to big, or too expensive, or it just doesn’t go. Comfort Research understands the plights of college students, which is why they have made the beanbag club chair highly affordable and in multiple colors to fit any style.

So then after you drop down about $8,000 to pay for the first semester of college, you then have to go to the bookstore in order to pay premium amounts for your textbooks. My guess is that one (or many) of your professors just so happened to write a book of their own, and they find that this is the most satisfactory text for their class. Sound about right? Well, if you don’t feel like paying top dollar for your school books, look to Amazon New and Used Textbooks to get you by. You can easily search the Amazon data base by using either the book title, author or ISBN number (you know the long code with dashes above the UPC?). OR if you are looking for a bit of extra cash, Amazon allows you to also put your textbooks up for adoption! You can save up to 30% off of brand new textbooks and up to 90% off of the used ones. I am willing to bet that your college/university bookstore is not going to be offering you that same deal. Check to Amazons list of new and used textbooks before the semester is to far under way.

College kids like to eat and snack, and eat and drink, and snack and drink, and also eat too. In order to keep foods ready for the munching, it is best to get a compact fridge like the Igloo Stainless Steel Mini Fridge. This 1.7 cubic feet mini fridge is able to hold a 2 liter bottle on the inside door basket, and includes a sizable interior for all of your refrigeration needs. Environmentally friendly, Igloo created this compact fridge to use no CFC’s, and is a low energy consumption appliance. Outside of a softline reversible door, invisible door handle, and slide out shelves, the Igloo offers an adjustable thermostat and ice cube chamber (with included ice cube tray). Perfect for dorm rooms or small bedrooms in an apartment, Amazon is currently offering the Igloo Mini Fridge for less than $100.00 and if purchased within the next 24 hours (ending 9/4) you can even enjoy one day shipping at check out. For any student who wishes to conserve space but still be able to keep food cold and fresh, the Igloo compact fridge is a very economical and lightweight choice.

Small appliances are the only things that keep the kitchen going in nice working order. That being said, I don’t know a college student to date that doesn’t rely on his or her fair share of single serve coffee (especially during finals season), to get them through the semester. In order to stay bright eyed and bushy tailed, I recommend the Senseo Single Serve Coffee Machine. Small enough to easily fit in any dorm kitchen, this coffee maker provides a 4 oz. cup of brew in a whopping 30 seconds. That pretty much means that whenever you are looking for a quick buzz, it will take less than a minute to recharge your battery with a single serve! The Senseo coffee pods are available in a mild, medium, dark, and decaffeinated roast to appease any palate, and the Senso single serve coffee machine even comes with a complimentary bonus gourmet coffee kit. The Senso has an emergency safety OFF switch that will automatically click if/when the machine has stayed on for more than an hour, and it includes machine washable removable parts for an easy clean. This coffee maker holds 4-8o.z mugs for a full cup of enjoyment.

Futons are a perfect way to retain space in small areas (i.e dorm rooms and college apartments), while still providing adequate comfort, support, and design to the room. This particular Euro Futon Black Mattress has a 3 position adjustable back, and can be used for both sitting and sleeping purposes. Although some assembly is required for the Euro Futon, the finished product will easily sit 2-3 people, or you can lay it out for a sizable 74” x 30” sleeping option. Using a powder coated silver metal frame with welded construction, the Euro style futon frame and mattress set is an extremely durable piece for any empty room. The “new age design” of black mattress will easily accompany any color or theme of your spare/common room, and at a discounted price of comfort! Along with the included cotton/polyester cover, the Euro Futon black mattress also includes 2 silver accent pillows, which are extremely plush and flame retardant. This particular Euro futon is being sold for a substantial 30% off at Amazon, but are being sold quickly due to the back to school season. Check them out today for a great addition to any room!

It is back to school time so I know you are moving. How fun do you think your dorm or apartment can possibly be without having phone, cable, and internet service? You are a student, how far do you think you can get without the internet!? The Comcast Triple Play Bundle is a great way to get these services at a discounted price. Especially for those who have recently moved, you are able to get Comcast High-Speed Internet, as well as Comcast Digital Voice and Cable all with up to $325 cash back and free equipment. The Triple Play Package includes monthly subscriptions to these 3 services, while supplying a free cable modem, wireless router, and a free multimedia package. Even if you haven’t moved yet but are planning to, simply go to Comcast.com, put in your future address or zip code, and find out if and when you can schedule an appointment for installation. By creating the Triple Play, Comcast makes it easy for students and adults, as it incorporates all the features you want for one affordable monthly fee.

Who doesn’t remember the Reebok Pump? Back in the day, this shoe was the coolest footwear you could slip on when rocking through the elementary school hallways. Unbelievably, these kicks are back with the Reebok Lifestyle Pump Omni Lite. This pair is actually a part of Reeboks Special Edition Court Collection, and features none other then that little bball style tongue pump for a truly custom fit. For additional comfort and breathability, the Reebok Lifestyles incorporate all-soft leather upper as well as a molded sock liner for extra cushion and durability. Reebok Pump Omni Lites also use a molded midsole in order to increase padding without creating additional weight. Cleary “The Pumps” by Reebok are for style points only, but if you are trying to test these on the court, you will actually find that the high abrasion outsole provides more than enough traction and durability for the full court press. This particular pair is offered in white/neon blue/paprika, and black/vibrant violet alternating colors.

The Reebok Pump shoes can be found at a discount at these current stores.

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Extra space is the most important thing to consider when moving furniture into your dorm. Now I know that school has already started, however now is the time you begin to realize what you should have brought, instead of what you actually packed. The Airmesh Dorm Dish Chairs are an extremely comfortable, popular, and compact way to keep floor space at a maximum. Going into any department store, you may have already seen, or sat in one of these dish chairs just to give it a try. Foam filled, these Airmesh chairs are nice and deep, and feel almost as if you are sitting on a foam mattress. This particular dish chair is offered in 3 colors (blue, black, and red) in order to fit any dorm style, and it is constructed of durable polyester material in order for you to plop in through 4 straight years of college. I feel the greatest feature of the Airmesh dorm chairs however, is that fact that the powder coated steel legs fold in for an easy (and light weight) storage solution.

Speaking from experience, every Dorm Room needs a fan. Most dorms/apartments come with an air conditioning unit, but with all the food, dirty laundry, and heat that builds up, you should look into a Vornado 3 Speed Fan for air circulation. An extremely compact fan, the Vornado measures at 12” x 8.80” x 13.60” so that it can easily rest on a desk (or floor) without taking up necessary workspace. As a 3-speed fan, you are able to control both the amount of air circulation, and the direction of airflow by adjusting the fan blade head. As a high performance unit, the Vornado fan uses vortex technology in order to fully circulate the air in whichever room it is placed. It will even circulate air in a room up to a surprising 70 ft, and I don’t know any dorm room that large! Oddly, as powerful as this compact fan is, it works wonders while remaining whisper quiet for potential student study sessions. Plus as a further sign of quality and assurance, Vornado even gives this fan a 5-year warranty-even though it will far out last the time constraint.

It’s discounted, it’s useful, and it’s perfect for back to school. What I am talking about, is this perfectly sized 3 Compartment Laundry Sorter. For those of you out there who actually care about sorting your laundry (from experience men don’t care too much), this compact laundry sorter is truly ideal for the dorm room needs. Small enough to reduce using precious floor space, but large enough to fit a weeks worth of laundry, the mesh laundry hamper and sorter includes easy carry handles and flexible dividers for quick separation and transportation. Standing upright at 30” x 11” x 24”, this college hamper uses breathable mesh walls to allow for storage of wet/gym clothing without mold or mildew build up. It is also slim enough to wind through thin college dorm hallways or stairwells without banging in to anything. I like this specific 3 compartment laundry sorter because unlike many other mesh hampers, you are able to fit folded laundry back into the divided sections. Offered in 3 colors (black, white, and teal) this dorm laundry bin and sorter will work just as well in a men’s or women’s style dorm room.

If you are heading back to school, the first thing you are going to need (after shower shoes of course) is a clear computer monitor. Prices have been substantially dropping on flat panel monitors, and between Labor Day sales and back to school time, this is really the time to buy. The Acer Flat Panel 19” Monitor will soon be available through Best Buy at a great price of $159.99 after rebate. Perfect for graphic designers or the avid movie watcher, this Acer computer monitor is thin enough to be mounted on the wall, and has a terrific 2000:1 contrast ratio for a fantastic display. The 19” wide screen flat panel also has a 1440 x 900 maximum resolution at 75Hz, meaning you will be getting an extremely clear and detailed image regardless of the colors on screen. Personally I am excited about this particular Acer monitor because it is both PC and Mac compatible, and it has a 5 ms response time to discourage any blurriness or streaking during a fast action movie, sporting event, or video game. Keep a look out at Bestbuy.com for this Acer 19” Widescreen Monitor as it is coming soon, but will assuredly sell out fast.

I have done a lot of online shopping in trying to find a “modern” looking watch. Thus far, the Fossil Retro Style Watches are probably some of the coolest I’ve seen to date. This watch in particular, The Fossil Digital Black Dial, has a strong vintage look with it’s wide leather band and over sized face. However, it throws in a crazy modern twist with its white and black digital display (featuring time, date, and day), and contrasting single line stitching over the band. The retro looking digital watch uses a buckle clasp and is water resistant up to 5 ATM. It even has up to an 11 year limited warranty (as if you would keep anything that long anyway), and an included alarm for those a.m wake up calls. This Fossil watch has a very bulky and masculine look to it, and is a trendy way to start of this upcoming school year. Look to Fossil for a variety of retro or modern watches to fit your every style or occasion.

If you were born in the 80’s but grew up in the 90’s, you will love the retro style of these sneakers. Coming straight out of the early video game era, these Retro Puma Disc Blaze Sneakers exhibit a design that could most closely be a combination of Back to the Future II, and original Nintendo/arcade games. Basically, if you stuck the original 90’s Puma runner in a blender, then add your 13 year old brain full of mario brothers, space invaders, and anything Atari/Kanomi, you would get the Disc Blaze 80’s. Along with an extreme throw back style and design, these Pumas are surprisingly comfortable. The synthetic upper and padded foot bed will give your feet the comfort zones they need, while remaining nice and durable for long time use. No, the Puma Disc Blade sneakers are not exactly high performance shoes for running marathons, or kick stepping your way into the end zone. In actuality, between the durable out sole, and retro design of the Puma Blaze 80’s, you are more likely to be invited to a VIP arcade hall instead of the bball court.

Puma and Retro Puma sneakers can be found at some great online locations. Check here for the best prices.

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If you are like me and have sensitive skin, shaving your face with a straight edge razor could be a pretty painful experience. It seems as if I spend more time trying to find the right sensitive skin shaving cream then I do actually shaving. Yet all the time I am left with nicks, cuts, red irritated skin, or bumps. The Braun Series 7 Pulsonic Shaver is a great alternative for people who find that disposable blade razors are just not cutting it. Pulsonic technology means 10,000 microvibrations per minute gently cutting away any and all unwanted facial hair. Braun also incorporates a “power comb” which will lift problem hairs (i.e the ones that lay flat to the skin) up for a perfectly smooth face everytime. This addition, as well as the inclusion of gillete blade technologies, allows the braun 7 series to do more of a cutting job with less strokes, pulling, and irritation. For the college student who is not exactly concerned with a high maintenance product, the series 7 pulsonic shaver self cleans with the touch of a button, as well as lubricates, dries, and recharges.

If there is any absolute in this world, it is the fact that home and office software costs more than the desktop/laptop computer it is run on. If you are a student or a professional looking to complete various assignments and projects at home, Microsoft Home Office and Student Software is the right package to use. This software suite includes the Microsoft 2007 version of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and OneNote, and is being sold at a significantly lower price due to Labor Sales and the Back to School Season. The Home Office and Student package uses a highly intuitive interface which uses updated graphics, displays commonly used commands, and simple to use formating galleries to create flawless documents. For those out there who are unfamiliar with the earlier versions of the Excel, Word, and PowerPoint software package, this enhanced version of Microsoft Home Office includes highly useful tutorials for easy navigation and operation. Home Office and Student also uses new and highly advanced encryption features for security measures and improvements on the document recovery/inspector tools. After back to school time, this 2007 office software may jump back up in price! Be sure to pick it up today before it is to late.

Although the price of laptops have dropped considerably over the last year or so, students still need to make sure they have a bag that will cushions their computer when on move. Especially college students who need to go here there and everywhere with their laptop, the Case Logic Laptop Backpack is a stylish and safe way to protect the pc. Offered in five colors (green, gray, charcoal, blue, and khaki), this laptop bag has a padded compartment that will easily hold up to a 15.4″ laptop as well as a compartment to hold all of the college essentials, i.e a phone, mp3 player, psp, etc. The bag itself is constructed of durable canvas, and the included straps are contoured and padded to ensure comfort even when you need to walk across campus. Overall Case logic is known for creating highly protective laptop cases and backpacks, and this version in particular uses a modern design on the top flap plus a quick access zip pocket for easy loading/unloading. You are also able to purchase the laptop case with a Kingston Data traveler 1GB flash drive for one low price.

Men have it pretty easy when it comes to toiletries. All we need is some soap, shampoo, a razor (maybe), and we could be set for a 2 weeks. Women on the other hand have to use all sorts of moisturizers, foams, creams, aloes, cosmetics, brushes, clippers, files, the list really goes on and on. So, for all the college girls out there who have a thing for ducks, the Ducky Depot Toiletry Tote is the on the go bag for you. This cute cosmetic/toiletry bag features yellow ducks on a pleasant blue background, and is the ideal way to transports your soaps, shampoos, lotions, and who knows what else, to and from the bathroom. Constructed of durable canvas, this make-up bag by The Ducky Depot will be able to take a college level beating, while maintaining its size, shape, and color. The dimensions to the Ducky Depot toiletry bag is 10.5″ x 6.5″ x 3″, which means it will be able to hold any and all things you feel are necessary products for the shower. This specific ducky depot cosmetic bag is unfortunately in limited quantity, however there are a great many of other toiletry bags available too!

If there is one certainty in life, it is the fact that college issue twin XL beds are hard and uncomfortable. Hey, maybe you like sleeping on something like that, or maybe you should invest in a Twin XL Memory Foam Mattress Topper. Like the exact same ones seen on T.V, the memory foam mattress pads will contour to your body and will eliminate pressure points due to hard surfaces. Measuring at 2″ thick, the hypo allergenic visco elastic memory foam uses material which helps create a balanced temperature throughout the night (”open cell” technology), and will virtually eliminate nighttime tossing and turning. This specific pad can also be purchased at 3″, though regardless of thickness, each memory foam topper will steadily increase proper blood circulation throughout your body. It may also be responsible for overall deeper sleep, maximized comfort, and extreme levels of relaxation, so watch out! With a 5 year warranty, the Twin XL foam mattress topper will easily get you through college (even if you decide on a 5 year program), just make sure you are able to wake up in time for class.