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Will this breakdown on me too?

I am frustrated with this external hard drive.  The one touch system is bullshit. The first one I bought died and they sent me a new one.  I'm a little scared to put anything on this drive, for fear it will conk out like the other one.

I have yet to call and ask if they can retrieve the info on the first drive (I forgot to ask them the first time I called).  There's not much on it, but I would still like to have it back.

Chocolate Review 7 - Splendid Specialties Jasmine Green Tea Chocolate

My husband likes this bar, but he likes milk chocolate more than I do. He says, "It's like bologna & steak. I like bologna, but I like steak better." For the record, I hate bologna. But that doesn't mean I hate milk chocolate.

Splendid Specialties - Jasmine Green Tea - Milk Chocolate Bar

My first reaction was one of surprise. It has a funky fragrance. One which is unusual probably due to the green tea leaves. I really wanted to like this bar.

The chocolate itself tasted solid and creamy. A fine milk chocolate with a smooth finish. However, the smell coupled with the lingering aftertaste left me unimpressed. Also, I really didn't care for the combo of chocolate and green tea. I wonder if I would like it, if it were dark chocolate.

The Candy Blog certainly enjoyed it more than me. So, if you don't care for my opinion read theirs.

Price: $2.00

Rating: 2 out of 5 cacao beans

Chocolate Review 6 - Definitely Different Chocolate - Bittersweet Dark Chocolate

This is the last of the chocolates I will review, that I purchased during my trip to Vancouver, B.C. I couldn't find a website, but I found this article about the chocolatier that I found inspiring. Maca bar, huh? I wish I could try it for myself.

The chocolate itself is very rich, not waxy at all (like the article mentions). Its texture is dense and has a matte appearance. To me, it has a deep, rosy scent.

When you taste it, it will go down smooth and has a very lingering taste that is hearty and substantial. I feel like the flavors stay with you in a positive way. I found myself wanting more and savoring every bite.

It doesn't have a fancy label and it's not overhyped. It's one of those bars that makes you feel good when you eat it. Simply put, Definitely Different Chocolate is just plan good.

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Chocolate Review 5 - Turkey Hill Maple Espresso

I got a little distracted with Baseball and Jango's health issues, so I took a break from chocolate. Okay, I didn't really take a break from chocolate, but I took a break from writing. Things are settling down for me and I'm ready to break it down again!

I tried to look up the company info on the web, and I came up with nothing. Maybe I didn't look hard enough, but I tried. I bought this bar at the Vancouver Aquarium - at the snack shop, of course.

I found this bar to be a bit flat. You can definitely taste the maple syrup, and if you are a maple syrup freak you may like it. I didn't hate this bar, but I also didn't think there was anything special about it either. The dark chocolate was just okay. Honestly, if you find this bar in the store, I would just move on and try another.

rating: 2 out of 5 cacao beans