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[Beowulf] Really efficient MPIs??
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But the main point with MPI implementations, more than usual with shared memory, is to run your application. For 2 different MPI shared-memory implementations that show equal performance on point-to-point microbenchmarks, you can measure very different performance in applications (mostly at the bandwidth-bound level). Microbenchmarks assume senders and receivers are always synchronized in time and report memory copy performance for memory copies that go mostly through the cache. Memory transfers that are mostly out of cache are rarely tuned for or even measured. Microbenchmarks also never have the receivers actually consume the data that's received or have senders re-reference the data sent for computation. The cost of these application-level memory accesses is greatly determined by where in the memory hierarchy the MPI implementation left the data to be computed on. And finally, a given implementation will have very different performance characteristics on Opteron versus Intel, few-core versus many-core and point-to-point versus collectives. It's safe to assume that most if not all MPIs try to do something about shared memory but I wouldn't be surprised if each of them can top out on some performance curve on some specific system. . . christian On Wed, 28 Nov 2007, amjad ali wrote: > Hello, > > Because today the clusters with multicore nodes are quite common and the > cores within a node share memory. > > Which Implementations of MPI (no matter commercial or free), make automatic > and efficient use of shared memory for message passing within a node. (means > which MPI librarries auomatically communicate over shared memory instead of > interconnect on the same node). > > regards, > Ali. > _______________________________________________ > Beowulf mailing list, Beowulf at beowulf.org > To change your subscription (digest mode or unsubscribe) visit http://www.beowulf.org/mailman/listinfo/beowulf -- christian.bell at qlogic.com (QLogic Host Solutions Group, formerly Pathscale)
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Troy wrote:Watching the news lately has been quite depressing. I think it is pitiful that our governments response to this disaster has been so slow and so lacking. We seem to do better helping people halfway around the world than we do helping people in our own country.
And the only country that I have seen offer to send help is Venezuela? What is up with that? Not that others may not have offered, but the news doesn't seem to have covered it. But how ridiculous is it that the only guy to offer help is one that was recently targetted for assassination by an american religious figure?
Venezuela is not the only country offering help. Canada, at least, is sending aid. Quite frankly, the response in my hometown is quite similar to the response to the tsunami in December. As a country, I know that Canada is sending over 1000 troops on ships to the Gulf of Mexico to assist in disaster relief.
The sympathy of your northern neighbours, at least, goes out to you as it did four years on 9/11, as it did to the people of Indonesia, India, and Thailand on December 27th, and- hopefully- as it will continue to do whenever there is a need.


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November 2nd, 2009: I took a flight down to NY this weekend (TO PARTY!!!) and on the flight back we were delayed several hours because the President was landing at same airport we were at and so nobody else was allowed to use any planes. You guys, this was probably the closest I've ever physically been to President Obama! Was he also saying "Wow, you guys, this is probably the closest I've ever been to Canadian cartoonist Ryan North"? He was certainly not; there is no possible way he was saying that; we are all allowed to dream but that is the most ridiculous dream imaginable and you should feel ashamed. To make sure the best gifts ever in time get to you when you want them, here are the HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINES. Orders placed before these dates will get to you in time for Christmas! – Ryan
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Recipe by Sparkles
"Muffin-sized perky spinach frittatas. They are fun to make and even the kids love them! Accompany this dish with tortilla chips and salsa - makes for a great treat! Use egg substitute in place of the eggs to make this an even healthier treat."
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6 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
4 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
2 tablespoons dried parsley
3 tablespoons salsa
I made this in a baking pan instead of muffin cups and it was great. I cooked it at the suggested temp for about 40 minutes, until set.
Very bland. The salsa is necessary. It smelled great before I put it in the oven, but then was OK to eat. Maybe a stronger flavoured cheese would help. Husband didn't care for it and he loves spinach.
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I absolutely love how these turned out! I surprised my mom with breakfast with these (and she is a picky eater) and loved them. Next time I will use less cumin because I thought it was kind of overpowing. Also, I used plain nonfat yogurt instead of sour cream and lowfat cheese and ricotta. Great!
I've been trying to go vegetarian, much to my meat-loving husband's dismay. I made these for dinner the other night and he was delighted. "Keep that recipe!" he told me. The only thing I might suggest is using more spinach and less eggs; it was a smidge too chewy for me. And of course more garlic. You can always use more garlic!
a smashing hit
I would also use less cumin next time I make it.
This is a great recipe. Even my husband who doesn't care for eggs loved it. I forgot to buy ricotta, but used cottage cheese instead. I used jumbo size muffin tins. For a party I'm going to this weekend I'll use mini muffin tins. Can't wait to try them again.
Good for potluck brunch.
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July 30, 2012 | Program Assistant II | Toronto | Competition #2012-048
Date: | July 30, 2012 |
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Location: | Toronto Region |
Start Date: | September 4, 2012 |
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Perform general administrative functions for the development and implementation of operations and to provide assistance to the OIS Provincial Manager of Interpreting Standards and Professional Development for the successful implementation of all program goals.
Direct Service:
- Provide confidential and general secretarial support to the manager
- Co-ordinate application, interview and screening process for freelance interpreters
- Liaise with regions regarding recruitment of potential freelance interpreter candidates
- Liaise and assist OIS assignment co-coordinators with scheduling of screenings for the OIS Registration
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- Answer department calls, general email inquiries, receive, distribute and respond to general correspondence
- Responsible for mass mailings
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- Assist manager with materials development and distribution e.g. collection of data and coordination of package, etc.
- Regularly liaise between manager and outside community agencies
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I read Diary of a Wimpy Kid Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney over the Christmas break. Since I am a fan of the book series, I was eager to read it. The story centered around Greg and the problems that he encountered during a blizzard. Overall, I thought this book was good, but it was not as great as the previous books in the series. Although, I read this book in a day or two, it did not really grab my interest as the other books I read. I would recommend this book to people that have enjoyed this series, but would caution them not to expect too much.
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Johnny Smithson of the Parking Fine Appeals website helps you with ANCP "fines"
Johnny Smithson –, Thursday, December, 06, 2012, (12:01am)
Choice Magazine put it thus: "Johnny Smithson has become something of a consumer champion when it comes to dealing with potentially bogus parking fines."
Mr Smithson has agreed to blog today, Thursday, to help people who have recently received letters from a solicitor for Australian National Car Parks, demanding sums of $88 to more than $1000—or else.
He is not a lawyer. As he points out on his Parking Fine Appeals website, "all assistance by me is general in nature and does not in any way constitute legal advice".
Mr Smithson says that in "many cases, it is possible to have your parking fine withdrawn"—if you carefully follow his instructions. "In other cases it is possible to stop the barrage of letters. In cases where you simply cannot stop the barrage of letters, there are government resources listed for you to complain to."
So pose your question to him now.
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Electricity network reliability 'costs' help fill the coffers
John Rolfe –, Thursday, June, 14, 2012, (11:54am)
IPART says the carbon tax accounts for half the average 18 per cent electricity price jump from July 1. Others have said enough about that.
But not enough scrutiny has been applied to the reasons behind the other half of the 18 per cent—"network costs'', which sounds as if it is unavoidable expenditure.
It is not unavoidable. Worse, there are incentives to jack up capital spending.
Here's just one example: improving reliability is a network cost which sounds like a great idea.
Until you run the numbers.
In a November 2010 report, UTS researcher Chris Dunstan observed the NSW electricity system had been 99.97 per cent reliable for a decade. Yet the state plan targeted 99.98 per cent by 2016. That extra 0.01 per cent meant "53 minutes less blackout time per annum for the average customer''.
Funded by price rises, Mr Dunstan calculated it would cost consumers 150 times the then average cost of power.
He then asked: "Are customers willing and able to pay 150 times the average price of power for an extra hour of . . . electricity supply each year?'' The answer was they don't have a choice. It's a NSW government decision.
Last week the Australian Energy Market Commission released draft advice it had given to the government which said there were "significant net benefits'' from "lower reliability outcomes''.
The AEMC said an "extreme'' reduction in reliability (actually only 15 minutes a year) would save $2.5 billion of network costs.
Last night UTS's Mr Dunstan told me he would be "very surprised'' if the state government did not reduce reliability standards after it receives the AEMC's final advice in August.
It's arguable that the right thing to do would be to reduce reliability by even more.
But, I wonder whether the government, as ultimate owner of all three networks, will do anything. Here's why: Previous state budget papers have said network earnings rise "with the substantial increase in capital spending''.
This week's budget papers revealed Macquarie St will rake in $901 million in network dividends in 2012-13, up $262 million on this financial year.
How "enhanced obligations" have added $1.5 billion to bills (Source: AEMC; size: 2.15 MB; see p14)
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How to beat Australian National Car Parks fines (2012 edition)
John Rolfe –, Wednesday, May, 23, 2012, (9:04pm)
If you are one of the nearly 60,000 NSW drivers in ANCP's sights—after Roads and Maritime Services' failed appeals—then this is the blog for you.
You don't just have to pay up. But you do need to take action—once ANCP writes to you.
As today's Public Defender column explained, you need to contact ANCP in writing and state your reasons for not paying.
There are good sources of information to help you draft your letter.
Check them out:
Consumer Action's excellent private carpark fines fact sheet
Johnny Smithson's Unfair Parking Fines FAQ on Roads and Maritime Services letters
The Victorian Court decision NSW Fair Trading says is relevant in this state
And don't forget the first-time offender's defence—mail in your shopping receipt and "fine" as stated in our news story.
If ANCP rejects your request, you can make a complaint to NSW Fair Trading, which may be able to help you.
Fair Trading general complaints online form
We at Public Defender are keen to follow the stories of people who challenge the legitimacy of these ANCP "fines".
Tell us about what has happened to you here and leave your contact email in the relevant field so that we can keep in touch.
Also, if you have information you think can help others in this predicament please share it.
Below is further information about the NSW Government's legislative plan, Labor's tentative backing for that plan and NSW Fair Trading's understanding of the relevance of the Victorian court decision, as well as the information provided to me by Roads and Maritime Services.
Continue reading 'How to beat Australian National Car Parks fines (2012 edition)'
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20 ways to save on electricity
John Rolfe –, Friday, April, 13, 2012, (9:49am)
A few readers are this morning saying they already undertake the five savings measures in my story today.
If you haven't already, you can read the story (and comments) here.
So we've expanded the list to 20, offering ways to save many hundreds of dollars more.
Check out the following list and then share how you'll neutralise the rise.
Continue reading '20 ways to save on electricity'
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The 4% of households no-one wants to insure
John Rolfe –, Thursday, March, 15, 2012, (9:03am)
That's the proportion of the community in what insurers have deemed to be significant flood risk.
After researching this week's Public Defender column, my strong impression is that no insurer wants this 4% on their books.
I was this week told by one household that they had been quoted a premium of more than $15,000 to insure their $100,000 or so of contents.
No-one is going to pay that and the insurers know it.
But if these at-risk households cannot access affordable cover, what will happen when the Noah's Ark flood hits?
Who will pick up the bill?
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How electricity pricing is rigged against you (and why the NSW Govt wants to keep it that way)
John Rolfe –, Thursday, March, 08, 2012, (9:53am)
FORGET Clive Palmer. In Public Defender's opinion, the behaviour of the NSW Treasury on power prices is the clearest example of "vested interests" acting against broader public benefit.
Seven big businesses—Amcor, Australian Paper, Rio Tinto, Simplot, Wesfarmers, Westfield and Woolworths—have applied to Australian Energy Markets Commission seeking a change to the way the National Electricity Rules calculate "return on debt".
The businesses, which call themselves the Energy Users Rule Change Committee (EURCC), argue power companies have been earning 9 per cent when the true cost of borrowing for the publicly owned is only 5.5 per cent and private players pay just 6.5 per cent.
Cut the allowed return to actual costs and businesses' bills could fall 7 per cent - even more for households.
But Treasury would lose a fortune in dividends and tax equivalent payments.
While NSW opposes change, Victoria, which has privatised transmission and distribution assets, is open to it.
Read Victoria's submission here
"NSW Treasury is acting against the public interest. You've got to ask is that fair or is it price gouging?" Amcor's group manager of resources and energy Peter Dobney said yesterday.
Treasurer Mike Baird responded: "It's in the interests of consumers that the NSW government requires these companies to manage their businesses in a disciplined way, which includes setting their cost of debt at commercial rates."
In a win for Treasury, the AEMC has rejected the EURCC proposal for separate ways of setting returns for public and private electricity companies. However, in good news, the commission said the "methodology for determining the cost of debt proposed in the EURCC rule change request includes a number of features, particularly regarding the selection of an appropriate benchmark, which the AEMC considers warrant further consideration".
Read the AEMC's discussion paper here
The ACCC-run Australian Energy Regulator is also trying to get the electricity rules amended, including changes to determining returns. In more good news, the AEMC is also open to the AER's proposals.
AER chairman Andrew Reeves told Public Defender: "The AEMC has taken on board these serious issues. That's the right response at this stage.''
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You don't need biased editorials or 'shock-jocks to get your way in Canberra. Just ask Swan's dept
John Rolfe –, Monday, March, 05, 2012, (9:31am)
WAYNE Swan complains that Australia's notion of the "fair go" is threatened by a group of wealthy business people such as Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest, Gina Rinehart and Clive Palmer.
The Treasurer recently said the "combination of industry deep pockets, conservative political support, biased editorial policy and shock-jock ranting has been mobilised in an attempt to protect vested interests".
However, Mr Swan had nothing to say about the success business interests can have simply by lobbying his own ministry. It's worked wonders for the $500 million-a-year payday lending sector.
Two weeks ago seven payday executives, two lobbyists and a spin doctor met with Assistant Treasurer Bill Shorten's chief of staff, his credit adviser and the manager of the consumer credit unit of Treasury.
The Daily Telegraph has been leaked an email summary of the meeting: "Dear Members, outcomes exceeded expectations," National Financial Services Federation CEO Phil Johns begins.
These "outcomes" include a doubling in the maximum interest rate that as many as 800,000 borrowers pay.
A spokeswoman for Mr Shorten has said he didn't want to put payday lenders out of business.
Mr Johns continued: "In the eyes of the government there has been a significant shift on their part."
One of the payday lending executives at the Canberra meeting was Glenn Donaldson from Cash Converters.
That business's sharemarket capitalisation has recovered by more than $80 million since Mr Shorten proposed in September last year limits of a 10 per cent up-front fee plus 2 per cent a month.
The 20 per cent plus 4 per cent option was put forward by Cash Converters, which employed a lobbying firm chaired by former Labor federal treasurer John Dawkins to get its views across in Canberra.
Business can succeed in Canberra without the assistance of conservative politicians, shock jocks or favourable editorials.
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Help me find the missing owners of $2.58m
John Rolfe –, Thursday, February, 09, 2012, (5:56pm)
A WHILE back, Public Defender found the owner of the largest amount of unclaimed money in NSW—$709,000.
Read about how we did it here.
Now we want to find the owners of a combined $2.58m.
Can you help?
As a starting point, below we provide a level of detail not usually available: owner name, last known address, the amount and relevant company information.
Do you know a person with any of these names—or someone who may be their child? Do you know where they live now?
Reply to me and we'll investigate. We won't make any money out of it. Our goal is simply to get this cash back to its rightful owners.
Continue reading 'Help me find the missing owners of $2.58m'
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Greens' attack a Hollo argument
John Rolfe –, Thursday, December, 22, 2011, (10:06pm)
GREENS media adviser Tim Hollo was four tweets to the wind when he rang to demand a correction to Thursday's front-page story. He wasn't drunk. I'm not suggesting that. But after his tweeting it was difficult to have a rational discussion.
Maybe he thought I'd just retweet him.
We'd said: "The cost of cooling your home and cooking dinner could double under a new Gillard government power proposal. Charging consumers more for electricity during the evening peak, and less at other times, is among a raft of 'policy options' contained in a discussion paper made public yesterday.''
That paper was called "National Energy Savings Initiative''. Our story focused on time-of-use pricing—done by installing smart meters.
Before calling us, Mr Hollo posted his fourth nasty tweet: "Just been told by someone who's now read the entire energy efficiency disc paper that smart meters aren't even proposed. #DailyTeleLies''.
Talking to Mr Hollo left me thinking he hadn't read our paper properly either.
Continue reading 'Greens' attack a Hollo argument'
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Putting a little public pressure on Qantas to refund out-of-pocket customers
John Rolfe –, Monday, October, 31, 2011, (5:45pm)
THOUSANDS of Qantas passengers have been left out of pocket due to its grounding.
While the airline has vowed to meet these costs, we want to ensure no-one is overlooked or unfairly rejected.
If you have applied to Qantas for a fare refund, or for it to reimburse the costs of alternative flights, accommodation and incidental expenses, we want to hear from you.
Here we'll keep a public log of claims and tick them off only once we know the claim has been resolved.
This public log can only act to increase the speed at which Qantas compensates the customers it has inconvenienced.
Log your claim details below by providing your booking reference number, as well as the time and date when you lodged your claim.
Then come back to let us know how quickly and satisfactorily Qantas dealt with your claim.
If you haven't lodged your claim yet but need to, here are the links:
Alternative Carrier claim form
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Using social media to get a company to deal with your complaint
John Rolfe –, Thursday, September, 15, 2011, (8:46am)
It's certainly true that more and more companies and service provideres are taking more and more interest in what's being said about them on social media sites.
They are concerned that being bad-mouthed will affect their brand.
You can use this to your advantage.
It should, however, remain a Plan B.
How a Sydney family used Twitter to get a dishwasher maker to fix their machine
Plan A is to raise the matter through the traditional channels - visiting or ringing the provider of the product or service, or writing to them.
Remember, your 'contract' is typically with the seller, not the manufacturer. So start with the people who took your money.
I'd like to know if you've succeeded in using social media to get companies or service providers to respond to your problems where they had otherwise failed to do so.
Share your experiences below.
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Coupon sites can no longer discount customer service
John Rolfe –, Wednesday, August, 31, 2011, (6:53pm)
Cudo, Spreets, LivingSocial, OurDeal, Jump On It, Catch of the Day, Ouffer, Zoupon, Scoopon, Groupon ...
The online coupon-selling industry has expanded so fast they are running out of original names.
And customers are running out of patience with poor after-sales service.
Recently NSW Fair Trading Minister Anthony Roberts urged the public to use caution when making purchases through online group buying sites.
Mr Roberts cited problems including:
- obtaining refunds;
- products or services not as described; and
- merchants' failure to redeem vouchers due to higher than expected demand.
The industry has recognised it needs to lift its game if it is to continue thriving.
In June, Cudo and Spreets put forward a code of conduct. Have a look here.
I think member commitments 7, 8, and 9 are the most critical. That said, a voucher site that doesn't deliver on these three promises won't be in business for
very long. What's your take?
We'd also like to know your good and bad experiences with these sites. If you've used several, tell us which is best – and why.
You can read about people's experiences – good and bad – at this Whirlpool forum.
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John Rolfe –, Thursday, March, 03, 2011, (8:29am)
Everyone, it seems, has a Telstra story. Here we try to intervene in three
Case one
KEN Ryan prepares a cup of tea, takes a seat at the kitchen table, opens his notebook and dials. It's become a ritual. The Tullamore farmer has had to make 61 calls over a bung modem. It took more than 50 to get Telstra to send a replacement that worked.
The 61st call—which he makes while I'm sitting with him in the kitchen—brings some joy.
He'll be compensated for the 45 hours wasted on or by the phone when he should have been on his land. Money is not the point, he says: ``I want to know that what's happened to me won't happen to someone else.''
Mr Ryan said that time after time he was told the modem had been dispatched. It was in the system. But the system doesn't work properly.
He wants a promise, backed by CEO David Thodey, that Telstra will fix the issue. But Telstra can't make such a commitment. However a spokeswoman did tell me: ``What we will promise is to make customer service a continued priority . . . we are investigating his specific concerns and will absolutely make changes to the system where possible to stop it happening again—we don't want it to happen again.''
Case two
THE residents of Lewis St, Epping, just wanted their phone lines to work.
For three months they had to battle Telstra over a faulty joint that rendered their phones useless in rain or extreme heat.
The residents said they reported the problem 12 times. Telstra told me it had only been ``re-reported'' three times. Like that's good enough.
One resident—whose need for a phone is all the more critical because she has a medical condition that means she could bleed to death in minutes—said she was told it could take a year to get the fault fixed.
The day after contacting me Telstra technicians went to Epping and replaced the joint. Telstra said this was always due to occur by that date. The residents are happy their phones work irrespective of weather.
Case three
JULIE Sinuks received an odd call last month—a man with an Indian accent claiming to be from Telstra who said there was a virus in her computer that he needed to fix urgently.
It is a new twist on a scam that first emerged in October, when cold-callers claimed they were from Microsoft.
After providing bogus evidence of a virus infection they demand a fee of up to $400. You can hear such a call at my blog today.
Complaints about phone scams have increased 10-fold.
``I nearly got caught out,'' Ms Sinuks told me. ``I want to warn other people.''
And now she has—through this page and the ACCC's Scamwatch service. After I contacted Telstra, to its credit it posted warnings at Telstra.com and BigPond.com.
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Why the message finally got through to Vodafone
John Rolfe –, Wednesday, February, 23, 2011, (10:59am)
AFTER five months of arrogance, excuses and denial, Vodafone has finally apologised to its four million customers – because the man behind the Kevin07 campaign told the CEO to do so.
When Vodafone Australia head Nigel Dews sat down to record the video "mea culpa" released yesterday, it was on the advice of Neil Lawrence, Australian Marketer of the Year in 2007.
"Neil gave us some good observations about how we were coming across," Mr Dews said yesterday. "We were projecting ourselves arrogantly when we are much more humble internally."
Mr Lawrence's assessment fitted with what those dealing directly with customer fury had told Mr Dews. With complaint volumes double normal levels, on February 3 he had flown to Hobart – the location of Vodafone's Australian call centre. "A woman there said to me: 'We care, but the customers don't think we do'."
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The "Just Like Home" microwave oven has lights and sounds like a real microwave. Close the door, select the "food" you would like to "cook", press the start button and the inside light will come on and the turntable will spin. An electric timer counts down the time and beeps when the food is done. Just Like Home!Toys'R'Us exclusive Just Like Home pretend play kitchens, grocery and restaurant toy play sets give your kids everything they need to become the next great celebrity or reality show super chef! Great for boys or girls, Just Like Home realistic looking and sounding play kitchen and restaurant toy cookware sets that have the look and feel of what the pros use at the great values you come to expect with Toys'R'Us. Kids can shop and cook along with mom and dad to prepare pretend play meals, create their very own bistro and perform the all important clean-up! Be sure to visit our Toys'R'Us Exclusive Brand Store for superior toys, games and more.
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This microwave is adorable. We bought this for our daughter who just turned 3 after she picked it up at Toys R Us and wouldn't put it down. She still hasn't put it down ...Read complete review
This microwave is adorable. We bought this for our daughter who just turned 3 after she picked it up at Toys R Us and wouldn't put it down. She still hasn't put it down since we got home. She loves playing with the microwave because it works. She loves putting food inside, pushing the buttons and watching it turn around just like Mommy's microwave. It counts down until the food is done and then dings to let them know it is ready. Overall a very cute product, great price on it and provides days and days of fun. Highly recommended for imaginative play.
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I was so excited when my daughter got this for her 2nd birthday. With lights inside the microwave and a spinning turntable, it was just as realistic as the microwave in our kitchen. However...Read complete review
I was so excited when my daughter got this for her 2nd birthday. With lights inside the microwave and a spinning turntable, it was just as realistic as the microwave in our kitchen. However, 1 day later, and the buttons beep, but the lights do not work, and the turntable doesn't spin. I have changed out batteries, and still nothing but beeping buttons. If I didn't know about the lights and turntables, this would still be a great deal for the price, but I'm very disappointed in a toy that broke after 1 day. And calling TRU customer service they can only suggest I bring it in with a receipt. It was a gift! I don't have a gift receipt! Don't they care about the broken product?!? Very disappointed with the lack of care from their customer service department.Bottom line - if you have one that works - it's a fantastic toy. And make sure you save your receipt in case it stops working after a day!!!
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By busy mom
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By mom of 2
from mn
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This kids microwave is just adorable. My 1 and 3 yr old have a blast with it. Especially since it has buttons, lights, and really turns on and spins with the food inside. highly recommended.
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Good buy
By Aunt
from Tennessee
I bought this for my 2 year old niece for Christmas. She really enjoys playing with it and watching the rotating tray in the microwave. Her 3 yr old brother enjoyed playing with it, too.
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So Cute
By Gator Mom
from Florida
About Me First Time Parent, Stay At Home Parent
This may not be teaching my child the best habits, but this is the cutest thing. It sounds just like a microwave. It beeps, there is a light that comes on, it rotates, makes a fan noise, etc. My daughter loves it.
Terrible Quality
By Anita
from Newport News, VA
About Me Education Oriented, First Time Parent, Stay At Home Parent
My daughter played with this toy once when a button fell off and the plastic on the door cracked and shattered. She isn't rough with her toys - this item is of very poor quality. Don't waste your money.
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Good product
By mom
from Fairfield, OH
Don't know yet. It is a Christmas gift for a 3 year old. I am sure she will love it.
By Sara
from Metairie, LA
About Me Parent Of Two Or More Children, Stay At Home Parent
Beloved Toy, but Cheaply Made
By tulipmom
from Utah
I gave this to my daughter for her 4th birthday and SHE LOVES IT!! It was one of her favorite gifts, by far. It's super cute and encourages play. However, within an hour of owning it, the front was already cracked. She doesn't care, but it makes me mad to have spent money on something that doesn't make it even though the day. The buttons have stopped working a few times too and I've had to take the batteries out and put them back in again to get it to work.
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By Grammy to three
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I bought this microwave oven for my 3 1/2 year old granddaughter because I have one in my office for kids that come in and it is the favorite toy. Sure enough, when my granddaughter came in, she to adored it so I bought one for her for Christmas. Again, the favorite toy of the day. She loved pretending to cook all the little "food" items included in the box with grampy for the rest of the day.
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By TechMom
from Providence, Utah
About Me First Time Parent, Working Parent
Haven't given it to my 3 year old daughter yet, but I played with it in the box and know she is going to freak out and love it. It acts just like my microwave that I can't get her to leave alone. It's really cute. The plate turns and it lights up and beeps.
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