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Dewey Decimal Number: 813 EAN: 9780972437707 ISBN: 0972437703 Label: Ellora's Cave Manufacturer: Ellora's Cave Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 324 Publication Date: November 17, 2002 Publisher: Ellora's Cave Studio: Ellora's Cave Editorial Review: Product Description: Book 1 in the series Trek Mi Q'an Modern day Earth woman Kyra Summers is kidnapped and wed by a seven-foot tall, thickly muscled warrior claiming to be her Sacred Mate. Life on his home planet Tryston takes some getting used to, as the laws of the world cater to erotic hedonism and leave females at the sexual subjugation of the barbarians who claim them. No one said love with an alien would come easily. Enjoy Kyra's spicy escapades as she adjusts to life and love in another dimension. Related Items:      see moreAverage Rating:
 Rating:  - For lovers of voyeurism and exhibitionismWhat would you do if a seven foot four inch, three hundred and seventy pound hunk of alien man came charging at your naked body? Well, if Kyra Summers wasn't rooted to the ground by some mystikal force, she would be running like hell. Zor Q'an Tal, High King of Tryston, Emperor of Trek Mi Q'an has finally found his Sacred Mate. The fact that she hails from a primitive first dimension known as Ear-th is unfortunate, but he's sure she'll soon become comfortable with Trystonni ways. He has been waiting for his Sacred Mate for hundreds of years and now that he's found her, he delights in her primitive ways and her cute temper. Kyra is amazed to find herself the High Queen and Empress to seven dimensions and even more stunned to find herself surrounded by enormous, hunky alien men who look respectfully yet lustfully at her scantily clad body. As she steps into her new home, the Palace of the Dunes, this former tax accountant knows she's not in Kansas anymore. This was such a fun story. We follow poor Kyra as she suffers through nightly romps in the sack with her Sacred Mate, Zor and we follow along as she discovers the trials and tribulations of being High Queen. I thought this story was really hot and also, really, really funny. Kyra's birthing scene was one of the funniest things I've ever read as were the bar scenes. Kyra was cute and sexy, and Zor was pompous and arrogant and soooo yummy. For all his dominant posturing, he seemed a little beta to me. He could be as chest pounding and hair dragging as any alpha male, but he was also so sweet and morose whenever Kyra sent him out to the dog house. When I say that this book is for lovers of voyeurism and exhibitionism, I mean that some of the sex practices on Tryston are a little out of the norm for planet Earth. Well, maybe not, but not sanctioned legal practices anyway. There are "consummation feasts" where the men are serviced by female slaves and the women are forced to watch. Turnabout is fair play because then the men are forced to watch as their wives are brought to their "woman's joy" by unmarried men. It supposedly makes the inevitable consummation all the more enjoyable. Well, it works for Zor and Kyra. Kyra soon loses her uptight tax accountant ways as she indulges in public displays of affection and couples play. *wink wink* Jaid Black doesn't skimp on the world building. She really sets up a fantastic world and it was amazing. We really aren't in Kansas anymore and I really enjoyed indulging in this story. This is scifi erotica at it's best and I loved it. Jaid Black had set up all the sequels in this book and it just whetted my appetite for future stories from Trek Mi Q'an and I can't wait. Enjoy! Rating: - :0) good!I loved the book and bought the other titles to read. The minute the book starts you get drawn in to both characters and their families it was truly a great experience reading this book as it is my first time reading this author. PS: very entertaining sex in this book (i think personally) PSS: D.R.I.P (don't read in public) trust me Rating: - Wild, erotic, and crazy fun ride.The males are ultra-alpha and obsessively in love with their one true mate. The females are smart, independent and likeable. Unbelievably crazy sex almost nonstop throughout the book. Very well done erotica. Story brief: Zor is king of the planet Tryston. He comes to earth to find his one Sacred Mate who is Kyra, a tax accountant. He takes her to his planet to become his wife. She must wear see through clothes in public and must always be naked when alone with Zor or his brother Kil. The author is amazingly creative with all the lusty crazy sexual habits on the planet Tryston. Sexual language: erotic. Number of sex scenes: at least 44, plus descriptions of sexual customs, of which I'm not sure how to count. Setting: current day earth which is 6023 YY (Yessat Years) on planet Tryston. Copyright: 2002. Genre: erotic paranormal science fiction romance. This was the first book written by Jaid Black in the Trek Mi Q'an series. Trek Mi Q'an is a galaxy with many planets. She writes stories taking place on different planets and moons there. This book should be read first, which provides a good introduction to the series. If possible, I suggest reading all of them in order. Several stories begin in some books and are continued in subsequent books. The titles are listed in order below. Some are shorter stories included in the anthologies listed in parentheses. Books 6 through 9 had not been published when I bought the books so they may have different titles. 1 The Empress' New Clothes 1.5 Seized 2 No Mercy 3 Enslaved 4 No Escape (Conquest) 5 No Fear (Conquest) 5.5 Dementia (Lost In Trek) - Guide To Trek Mi Q'an (Lost In Trek) 6 No Way Out: Jana 7 No Way Out: Dari 8 No Way Out: Kari 9 No Way Out: Armageddon Related Short Stories: - Naughty Nancy (Strictly Taboo) - Devilish Dot (Manaconda) - Never a Slave (Lost In Trek) Rating: - The Good. The Bad. The Sex.THE GOOD: Very unusual, creative sex scenes (this should probably go under the SEX category below, but it's the stand-out feature of this book, so I put it here). Though Zor and the other guys are wonderful alpha males, there's an undercurrent of feminism here that I liked. The women stand up to the men when they're out of line. The men protect the women and their brows knit in baffled consternation when women don't always see their way of thinking. There's humor and witty repartee, too. Favorite scene: When modern-day woman Kyra is kidnapped by her lifemate Zor and taken to his world. THE BAD: Not as carefully edited as it could be and the flow could have been more fluid, but this didn't detract from my enjoyment of the book. The old cover I have isn't the greatest, but this newer cover now is nice. THE SEX: (See THE GOOD section above.) Sex scenes are sometimes humorous and always riveting and enjoyable. The main characters bond through an artifact and they stay monogamous. There is a bit of non-monogamous sensuality. Favorite sex scene: Too many to list. THE DECISION: A big thumbs up! Rating: - Very unusual and hot!I liked that the female characters were strong. There's humor and witty repartee. And the sex is extremely hot, but not porn. It's unusual to say the least. This book held my interest bigtime and I'm looking forward to more of Jaid Black's books. Well done! |
Sales of semiconductors in November indicate that consumer products such as LCD (liquid crystal display) TVs, digital music players, and other devices sold well during the holidays, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) said Monday.
November chip sales rose 2.3 percent year-on-year to $23.1 billion, the SIA said.
Unit demand has far outpaced last year. But falling chip prices have hurt industry revenue, the chip association said. For example, DRAM (dynamic RAM) bit shipments grew 25 percent in the three months through mid-December, but average selling prices have declined 20 percent over the same period.
The association also noted that rising energy prices and concerns about the sub-prime lending issue in the U.S. do not appear to have had a significant impact on consumer spending for the holidays, the SIA said. The group reiterated its forecast that worldwide semiconductor sales will reach a new record in 2007. But it will take a stronger than expected December selling season to reach the 3.8 percent growth goal the group had forecast earlier this year, the SIA said.
Investment banking firm Credit Suisse was not as optimistic as the SIA.
The November data was below normal seasonal trends, noted analyst John Pitzer, in a report on Monday. Even if December reaches its normal seasonal growth, 2007 industry revenue will only reach $255.7 billion, up 3.2 percent over last year. The growth percentage would fall short of the SIA's 3.8 percent target.
The slow November prompted Credit Suisse to lower its 2008 chip industry revenue forecast to 9.4 percent year-on-year growth, down from a previous target of 13 percent.
The story is pointedly set in the late 1980s, years before the establishment of the WNBA, so Monica's prospects for pro ball lie exclusively in Europe, while Quincy steps into the pros at home. It's a pleasure to see a character as passionate and fully developed as Monica, and Lathan gives a fiery portrayal (she had never played ball before the film, but you'd never tell from her performance). Prince-Bythewood favors her struggle over Quincy's and opens our eyes to her unique challenges with a sharp, savvy contrast. Alfre Woodard costars as Monica's harping mom (always trying to get her to be more ladylike) and Dennis Haysbert is Quincy's philandering father. Hoops fan Spike Lee produced. --Sean Axmaker
 A large, easy-to-read display helps you keep tabs on your workout. View larger. |
The device's large, easy-to-read LCD display can separately display aerobic steps and minutes walked more than 10 minutes continuously, so you always have the information you need right in front of you. Meanwhile, a seven day history lets you review a full week of exercise. The device also resets at midnight automatically so it's ready to go every morning. Of course, the device can also function as a handy and highly accurate clock. It also comes with a detachable belt holder and security strap so it's always close at hand.
The HJ-112 is powered by a replaceable lithium battery (CR2032) that will last six months when used for walking 10,000 steps a day. The device measures approximately 2.8 x 2.1 x .6 inches (H x W x D) and weighs 1.1 ounces (not including battery).
What's in the Box
Pedometer, battery (CR2032), screwdriver, strap, clip for strap, holder, and instructional manual.
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| Product Placement | Clip to belt | Clip to belt | Pocket, bag or clip to belt | Pocket, bag or clip to belt |
| History | 7 days | 7 days | 7 days | 7 days (displayed) 42 days (in memory) |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Batteries | 3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032) | 3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032) | 3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032) | 3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032) |
| Estimated Battery Life | Approx. 1 year (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day) | Approx. 1 year (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day) | Approx. 6 months (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day) | Approx. 6 months (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day) |
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Does it matter where the pedometer is placed or attached?
The HJ-150 and 151 Pedometer must be positioned correctly. Attach the unit to your belt or to the top of your waistband. The unit must be horizontal to the ground in order for the unit to function correctly. The HJ-112 and HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer can also be placed in your pocket or purse.
What's the accuracy rate of Omron pedometers?
The precision of the step counting is within +/- 5%.
What are moderate steps?
At least 30 minutes of moderate exercise is recommended each day. The HJ-151 Pedometer separately displays the steps and minutes walked at a moderate pace.
What are aerobic steps?
The HJ-112 and HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer separately displays aerobic steps and minutes that start counting after 10 minutes of continuous walking with more than 60 steps a minute.
How does the PC software work?
The HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer includes PC software for Windows 2000 or XP. It keeps track of daily, weekly, monthly and yearly progress.
The device's large, easy-to-read LCD display can separately display aerobic steps and minutes walked more than 10 minutes continuously, so you always have the information you need right in front of you. Meanwhile, a seven day history lets you review a full week of exercise, and there's also a 42-day memory for uploading past workouts to your PC. The device resets at midnight automatically so it's ready to go every morning. Of course, the device can also function as a handy and highly accurate clock. It also comes with a detachable belt holder and security strap so it's always close at hand.
The HJ-720ITC is powered by a replaceable lithium battery (CR2032) that will last six months when used for walking 10,000 steps a day. The pedometer also includes PC software for Windows 2000 or XP, which keeps track of daily, weekly, monthly and yearly progress.
 The included Omron Health Management Software provides a steps graph that lets you see how your values are trending over time. View larger. |  View pedometer and blood pressure data together (via a split screen) on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis. View larger. |
| Compare Omron Pedometers | ||||
| HJ-150 | HJ-151 | HJ-112 | HJ-720ITC |
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| Product Placement | Clip to belt | Clip to belt | Pocket, bag or clip to belt | Pocket, bag or clip to belt |
| History | 7 days | 7 days | 7 days | 7 days (displayed) 42 days (in memory) |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Batteries | 3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032) | 3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032) | 3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032) | 3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032) |
| Estimated Battery Life | Approx. 1 year (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day) | Approx. 1 year (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day) | Approx. 6 months (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day) | Approx. 6 months (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day) |
| Time of Day Display | | | | |
| Omron Health Management Software | | | | |
Does it matter where the pedometer is placed or attached?
The HJ-150 and 151 Pedometer must be positioned correctly. Attach the unit to your belt or to the top of your waistband. The unit must be horizontal to the ground in order for the unit to function correctly. The HJ-112 and HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer can also be placed in your pocket or purse.
What's the accuracy rate of Omron Pedometers?
The precision of the step counting is within +/- 5%.
What are moderate steps?
At least 30 minutes of moderate exercise is recommended each day. The HJ-151 Pedometer separately displays the steps and minutes walked at a moderate pace.
What are aerobic steps?
The HJ-112 and HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer separately displays aerobic steps and minutes that start counting after 10 minutes of continuous walking with more than 60 steps a minute.
How does the PC software work?
The HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer includes PC software for Windows 2000 or XP. It keeps track of daily, weekly, monthly and yearly progress.
