Advantages: Potentially excellent
Disadvantages: Doesn't use its potential

...**NOTE - This is a review of the graphic novel interpretation, adapted by Stephen Briggs and illustrated by Graham Higgins. Thought it was better here than in a separate section.** Dragons don’t half have a hard time of it, y’know. They have their name given to a 21 sided dice game with subsequent cartoon and crappy movie. They appear foolish in Pete’s Dragon. And Sean Connery did the voice for one in the turgid Dragonheart. If anyone can give them the majesty and mystery they deserve, it’s Terry Pratchett, right? Well… yes and no. Guards! Guards! begins with Discworld’s tallest dwarf being sent to the city to make his fortune by his parents. We then meet a mysterious secret order intent on conjuring a dragon up so the rightful king will turn up. Everyone knows kings have to fight dragons, y... Read review

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Advantages: easy to assemble; light weight and fold up
Disadvantages: more dangerous than a tumble out of bed

...I recently moved my little boy (21 months) from a cot to a bed and as he’s such a fidgety sleeper we felt a bed safety guard was a must. After looking around at the various bed guards available I decided on the Tomy Soft Bed Guard, based on several factors:  This was one of the few bed guards that was suitable for a slatted bed – my son has a cot bed and so it has a slatted base.  It comprises a soft mesh panel (similar to the Tomy stair gates) and so I felt he was less likely to wake himself up/hurt himself if he rolled into it in the night. He also as he has a tendency to drum his feet against the ends of his bed when he wants attention which he wouldn’t be able to do against the mesh.  It easily folds down whilst on the bed for reading bedtime stories and folds up small for going on holiday... Read review

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Advantages: loads of various stock
Disadvantages: very unhelpful staff that dont know what they're doing

...UPDATE first: I thought this was funny! You may do too! Paul went into PC World last night to go and get some software for his computer. He asked the only available member of staff a question about the software and surprise surprise, he didn't know! So he asked the security guard and the security guard knew more about the software and computers than the member of staff! Maybe they should switch jobs!!!! hehehehehehe!!!!! Thinking of going to PC World then? Well the only advantage to going is that they sell a wide range of products but if it’s help or advice you need then forget it. Yes you heard me, forget it. A flock of geese would probably give you more help than the help or should I say lack of help the customer service team members in that store give out. Want to see why I have such a negative feeling towards them... Read review

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Advantages: just excellence with a clever storyline
Disadvantages: the ending is a little deflating

...ON GUARD- A review by Addy Background On Guard is a French made film that was adapted for film from the book titled Le Bossu, (The Hunchback) by the author Paul Feval. On Guard was released in 2004 and is your swashbuckling style movie in the vein of all those classic Musketeer movies or The Count of Monte Christo. Being made in France the film On Guard is in French language with English subtitles. This gem of a film is filled to the brim with conspiracy, action, retribution, love, and passion with a healthy layer of wit to top it all off. However, for me what this film has in such abundance is simply that it is such great fun. Additional info Genre: Foreign Films Starring: Daniel Auteuil, Fabrice Luchini, Vincent Perez, Marie Gillain, Sacha Bourdo, Yann Colette, Jean-Francois Stevenin, Didier Pain, Charles... Read review

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Advantages: Soft & Easy to use.
Disadvantages: Only 1 size and 1 Colour.

...I own the Woof Wear Neoprene Tail Guard and I have done for a few years as its so reliable. Manufactured from soft, flexible neoprene to protect the tail whilst travelling. It has 4mm PX closed cell neoprene, ergonomic design for easy positioning and fit, it is designed to protect from above top of tail right to end of dock. Has a plush outer finish for unlimited strap adjustment and a secure fit and 4 adjustable high density Touch & Close straps. I noticed after the first few times I used it, it slipped down my horses tail, not much but the top of the tail started to poke out. I thought it might be because my horse has quite a thick tail so I decided to put a tail bandage under the tail guard. After this the tail guard didnt slip once!! I also think that having a bandage under the tail is a bit more support and protection. I do... Read review

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Advantages: Comprehensive, reliable protection for your computer
Disadvantages: System slowdown

...this is an excellent security feature and I believe it is unique to the PC-cillin program. 2. Trend Micro Mobile Security: This lets you extend the program’s protection to your mobile phone with virus scanning and even anti-spam for text messages, another really useful feature. It doesn’t work on every mobile though; you need to check the list on the Trend Micro web site to see if it will work with your mobile. 3. Transaction Guard: Another clever and useful feature. This is for use when you are making online financial transactions or entering sensitive personal data. It provides a real time spyware monitor and a “secret keyboard” (which appears onscreen) for entering passwords so they cannot be detected by keyloggers. 4. Support Chat: This allows you to have an instant messenger-style live chat with an expert at the Trend Micro web site if you have... Read review

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Advantages: Smells good, great protection, no worrying that you might stink.
Disadvantages: Leaves white marks, flammable, could cause irritation.

...We all hate the thought of smelling don’t we? I have found a great way of avoiding that fear, Right Guard anti-perspirant deodorant. Right guard has many different versions of its sprays with slightly different smalls in each. I have the cool version. I have tried others but this is the one I prefer. They all perform the same and have the same effect. This deodorant is a spray can which holds 250ml. It is dark blue and black with a dotted background making the can look textured. It boldly says “24 hour time released protection”. It says on the back - Microencapsulated fragrance releases over time when you need it most. - Provides 24 hour protection against wetness and odour. - Helps to keep you feeling fresh and confident all day. There is a push on pull off clear cap which covers the spraying cap so... Read review

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Advantages: Does the job, smells great
Disadvantages: a bit pricey but nothing else

...When i'm at work in the comforts of my office, the last thing i need are damn sweat patches that not only smell not too good, but a bloody sight embarrasing, it's happened to most men. It was time to find an anti-perspirant and fast. A trek to my local supermarket allowed me to see which i should choose. They didn't have alot so i wasn't really spoiled for choice, but the one that grabbed my attention was Right Guard Xtreme. I was curious about how well it does due to some adverts i saw, but they're made to glamorise products such as this. I didn't want to shell out on something that didn't work, so it was make or break. I got it home after paying somewhere in the region of £3.00 for it. I'm not sure if you go elsewhere it'll be cheaper but i wasn't really bothered. The more expensive it is, the more likely it'll work so... Read review

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Advantages: Great, durable design, very adjustable, simple to fit, many colours.
Disadvantages: it further reduces the lowest seat height if you ride DH

...A great quality, durable mudguard. The mudguard is really simple and easy to fit, just attaching to the seat post (it comes with different sized blocks, so that you can fit it to any sized seat post). Then there is a bracket in the middle, then the guard its self, making it a simple, durable design. You can either buy a long, or short bracket (the bit that covers the distance between your seat post and the rear wheel) on my GT Avalanche, the long one is perfect. You can obviously change the height of the mud-guard, and the tilt of it. And when adjusted, it stays firmly in place, with a little movement to soak up the vibrations of riding. During use, it blocks 90% of all the mud you may encounter, and, should you take a tumble, the manufacturer claims that it is 'indestructible or your money back'. It is really easy... Read review

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Advantages: Perfect recreation of console hit- sweet cinematics, voice acting, and gameplay
Disadvantages: Too much recreation of the console hit- all the clipping, low-res textures, and console controls

.... The story unfolds through a mix of in-engine cutscenes brimming with Hollywood production values, audio dialogue through your Codec (a communicator built into your ear), and a tiny bit of full-motion-video. Most of the game is played from an overhead perspective (with the exceptions of when you're using binoculars, using the Look button to scope out an area, or sniping). Control is best with a gamepad, though is a bit sensitive in first-person mode, making aiming cumbersome. Metal Gear Solid is a sneaker at heart. While you will find yourself in wild firefights, most of your is spent time avoiding the enemy. To make things easier, a personal radar system tells you where the guards are and what their cone of vision is. You'll need it, because these guards aren't duds. They follow footprints, hear you when you step in puddles, and even see your... Read review

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