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3 | Pop, not rock. | This is a good POP album. I don't believe it is in any way, shape, or form a rock or punk album. I classify her with the likes of Avril Lavigne (who's given WAY too much credit for being "punk") and Ashley Simpson. Just because there's more guitar strings and drums does NOT make Fefe rock. To Fefe's credit she doesn't sing about all that pop-sugary bs like many mainstream artists. There's some honesty of her lyrics. She's not bad vocally either, but really, Fefe doesn't have a voice like Christina or Britney (not that they're vocally masterful either), which makes her come off with a "gritty" kind of sound. So everyone just assumes she's punk or pop-rock because she can't hit a falsetto or the notes.Don't get me wrong, I'm not bashing Fefe because I do think some of her songs are good like Everything and Don't Go, but don't buy this album if you're looking for something to rock out to. Go buy Smashing Pumkins or if you want something rock-ish and mainstream, try No Doubt. | 986 | [
"This is a good POP album.",
"I don't believe it is in any way, shape, or form a rock or punk album.",
"I classify her with the likes of Avril Lavigne (who's given WAY too much credit for being \"punk\") and Ashley Simpson.",
"Just because there's more guitar strings and drums does NOT make Fefe rock.",
"To Fefe's credit she doesn't sing about all that pop-sugary bs like many mainstream artists.",
"There's some honesty of her lyrics.",
"She's not bad vocally either, but really, Fefe doesn't have a voice like Christina or Britney (not that they're vocally masterful either), which makes her come off with a \"gritty\" kind of sound.",
"So everyone just assumes she's punk or pop-rock because she can't hit a falsetto or the notes.Don't get me wrong, I'm not bashing Fefe because I do think some of her songs are good like Everything and Don't Go, but don't buy this album if you're looking for something to rock out to.",
"Go buy Smashing Pumkins or if you want something rock-ish and mainstream, try No Doubt."
] |
3 | 4 Star Soul Funk Revival | What?! No one's reviewed this yet. Welllll, let me step in and change that. This is some hellified raw soul/funk that I tripped over when Tower Records was still in bidness; God Bless those listening stations (moment of silence).From the opening track *Problems* you can tell this is going to be awesome. The next track is a nice slow groove that reminds me of my days sitting in Foxy's Playground in DC, watching the strippers do their thing.Those two and *Honey Dove* and *Googie* are my favorites. Although there are a lot of misses here in this two cd set, the hits are so dead on, its worth it.I originally put in 3 stars, by mistake but since I can't amend it, I have to rate this joint a solid B (4 stars).I'm not a critic so I can't extrapolate the intricacies of the sound, but I will simply tell if you take this gem home, like I did, and put it on, you'll be bobbing your head relentlessly and wishing you had a woman like Tina to come over and get a little *nice and rough*. | 986 | [
"What?!",
"No one's reviewed this yet.",
"Welllll, let me step in and change that.",
"This is some hellified raw soul/funk that I tripped over when Tower Records was still in bidness; God Bless those listening stations (moment of silence).From the opening track *Problems* you can tell this is going to be awesome.",
"The next track is a nice slow groove that reminds me of my days sitting in Foxy's Playground in DC, watching the strippers do their thing.Those two and *Honey Dove* and *Googie* are my favorites.",
"Although there are a lot of misses here in this two cd set, the hits are so dead on, its worth it.I originally put in 3 stars, by mistake but since I can't amend it, I have to rate this joint a solid B (4 stars).I'm not a critic so I can't extrapolate the intricacies of the sound, but I will simply tell if you take this gem home, like I did, and put it on, you'll be bobbing your head relentlessly and wishing you had a woman like Tina to come over and get a little *nice and rough*."
] |
3 | If only.... | I bought this game with the intention of getting to know the storyline before Red Dead Redemption. I wish that I had further reviewed this game and how it plays on the 360. I was sorely dissapointed to find out after it continually locked up on me that it has compatibility issues with the 360. I was able to play the first 11 chapters and that was it. Locks up every time after that and makes the game unplayable. I love the way this game plays and I enjoy the storyline. I do understand failure on my part to do better research about this game working with the 360 shouldn't necessarily have anything to do with overall score but I believe that it does due to the fact that so many other major titles update when you log onto Xbox live and patch the issues. This game does not have that support and considering it is from a major developer in Rockstar it should. Aside from that the chapters I was able to play were fun and I would recommend this game to anyone who has an older Xbox. | 986 | [
"I bought this game with the intention of getting to know the storyline before Red Dead Redemption.",
"I wish that I had further reviewed this game and how it plays on the 360.",
"I was sorely dissapointed to find out after it continually locked up on me that it has compatibility issues with the 360.",
"I was able to play the first 11 chapters and that was it.",
"Locks up every time after that and makes the game unplayable.",
"I love the way this game plays and I enjoy the storyline.",
"I do understand failure on my part to do better research about this game working with the 360 shouldn't necessarily have anything to do with overall score but I believe that it does due to the fact that so many other major titles update when you log onto Xbox live and patch the issues.",
"This game does not have that support and considering it is from a major developer in Rockstar it should.",
"Aside from that the chapters I was able to play were fun and I would recommend this game to anyone who has an older Xbox."
] |
3 | Extra Equipment Needed | If you are purchasing this item, you will either need to buy a "Fanny Lifter" or use your own step in the best way you can. I think you really should have the equipment they recommend as I could not do part of the video without it.If you have any knee problems, skip this completely. We are talking about a knee intensive workout. Squats, lunges and lots of aerobic moves. This is definitely an intermediate workout with the weights. Beginners can do the exercises without the weights.You will break a sweat while doing this workout. That is for sure. It is fast paced and the three segments seem to go by in no time at all.You need three sets of weights - 3, 5 and 8lb dumbbells.There are three workouts which do have enough of a warm-up and cool-down segment so you can do them individually when you don't have 40 minutes.Workouts:Upper BodyLower BodyAb WorkoutStephanie Corley leads this workout that has yes, not one, but five instructors.Calorie Burning Workout!~The Rebecca Review | 986 | [
"If you are purchasing this item, you will either need to buy a \"Fanny Lifter\" or use your own step in the best way you can.",
"I think you really should have the equipment they recommend as I could not do part of the video without it.If you have any knee problems, skip this completely.",
"We are talking about a knee intensive workout.",
"Squats, lunges and lots of aerobic moves.",
"This is definitely an intermediate workout with the weights.",
"Beginners can do the exercises without the weights.You will break a sweat while doing this workout.",
"That is for sure.",
"It is fast paced and the three segments seem to go by in no time at all.You need three sets of weights - 3, 5 and 8lb dumbbells.There are three workouts which do have enough of a warm-up and cool-down segment so you can do them individually when you don't have 40 minutes.Workouts:Upper BodyLower BodyAb WorkoutStephanie Corley leads this workout that has yes, not one, but five instructors.Calorie Burning Workout!",
"~The Rebecca Review"
] |
3 | Medio-core | The CD is okay, but the fact that Benji from Good Charlotte contributes I had to drop it a star. The other star was dropped b/c of the lack of...um...what was it? oh yeah! punk...the lack of any punk whatsoever on this CD made me drop teh other star.What WAS good about the CD was it was a new direction, but each song just sounds like a simulation of Good Charlotte, NFG, and Something Corporate. Mest used to be somewhat ORIGINAL from what I remember."25 To Life" ia an amazing song. "Until I Met You" is almost straight out of Wasting Time which is awesome! My favorites on the CD by far. Also, "Rooftops" and "Burning Bridges" are songs you just want to sing along to. "Paradise" and "Chance In Your Lifetime" just sound like Green Day. Jeremiah usually writes really good songs, but the ones on this CD are mediocre at best.My analysis - "eh"......I think they should seriously consider going back to the way they were in Mo' Money Mo' 40z and Wasting Time. They weren't so...[bad] | 986 | [
"The CD is okay, but the fact that Benji from Good Charlotte contributes I had to drop it a star.",
"The other star was dropped b/c of the lack of...um...what was it?",
"oh yeah!",
"punk...the lack of any punk whatsoever on this CD made me drop teh other star.What WAS good about the CD was it was a new direction, but each song just sounds like a simulation of Good Charlotte, NFG, and Something Corporate.",
"Mest used to be somewhat ORIGINAL from what I remember.\"25 To Life\" ia an amazing song.",
"\"Until I Met You\" is almost straight out of Wasting Time which is awesome!",
"My favorites on the CD by far.",
"Also, \"Rooftops\" and \"Burning Bridges\" are songs you just want to sing along to.",
"\"Paradise\" and \"Chance In Your Lifetime\" just sound like Green Day.",
"Jeremiah usually writes really good songs, but the ones on this CD are mediocre at best.My analysis - \"eh\"......I think they should seriously consider going back to the way they were in Mo' Money Mo' 40z and Wasting Time.",
"They weren't so...[bad]"
] |
3 | their logical conclusion? | After a few records of punk-to-new wave, then a few more of new-wave influenced pop, Wire made this CD of alternate takes on their song "Drill" from a previous album. The band moved from standard, if a tad minimal, guitar-driven punk to electronica, in the course of 8 or so albums. This, along with the WIR album from the same year, The First Letter, is the last stop along this route.I didn't like this CD upon listening to it a few times. It all seemed repetitive and dull to me, not even energizing. I was basically used to material from Wire's first three albums, which is much different, very punky.Now, after listening to it off and on for a few months, I can say that it ages well. A few tracks stand out, notably In Every City? and A Chicago Drill (live).For the casual fan of the group Wire, this CD is not a necessary purchase. But for fans of experimental-leaning electronic dance music, it should be an interesting listen, and of course the Wire completists own it already. | 986 | [
"After a few records of punk-to-new wave, then a few more of new-wave influenced pop, Wire made this CD of alternate takes on their song \"Drill\" from a previous album.",
"The band moved from standard, if a tad minimal, guitar-driven punk to electronica, in the course of 8 or so albums.",
"This, along with the WIR album from the same year, The First Letter, is the last stop along this route.I didn't like this CD upon listening to it a few times.",
"It all seemed repetitive and dull to me, not even energizing.",
"I was basically used to material from Wire's first three albums, which is much different, very punky.Now, after listening to it off and on for a few months, I can say that it ages well.",
"A few tracks stand out, notably In Every City?",
"and A Chicago Drill (live).For the casual fan of the group Wire, this CD is not a necessary purchase.",
"But for fans of experimental-leaning electronic dance music, it should be an interesting listen, and of course the Wire completists own it already."
] |
3 | From cover & first page | From the back cover :The time is a few decades in the future: the place is what used to be the United States of America, now disrupted by internal factionalism as well as a short-lived foreign invasion. Out of this chaotic background, Ron Goulart has produced an imaginative, fast-paced and constantly delightful odyssey through our possible future.Inside front cover :Ron Goulart's incredible vision of the not-to-distant future includes:The Nixon Institute, where aging former rock stars reminisce about the days when they still had hair;The wide-open town of San Rafael, run by the Amateur Mafia (no Italians allowed);Vienna West, a detailed replica of Sigmund Freud's 19th Century city where psychiatric patients live and abreact together;The Monterey Mechanical Jazz Festival, featuring the music of pinball machines, jack hammers and washing machines...All this plus a dozen or two of the oddest characters you're ever likely to meet. After Things Fell Apart is a very funny book. | 986 | [
"From the back cover :The time is a few decades in the future: the place is what used to be the United States of America, now disrupted by internal factionalism as well as a short-lived foreign invasion.",
"Out of this chaotic background, Ron Goulart has produced an imaginative, fast-paced and constantly delightful odyssey through our possible future.Inside front cover :Ron Goulart's incredible vision of the not-to-distant future includes:The Nixon Institute, where aging former rock stars reminisce about the days when they still had hair;The wide-open town of San Rafael, run by the Amateur Mafia (no Italians allowed);Vienna West, a detailed replica of Sigmund Freud's 19th Century city where psychiatric patients live and abreact together;The Monterey Mechanical Jazz Festival, featuring the music of pinball machines, jack hammers and washing machines...All this plus a dozen or two of the oddest characters you're ever likely to meet.",
"After Things Fell Apart is a very funny book."
] |
3 | A Bargain | Why do I say this is a bargain? For two reasons. One is that these same shorts are available on a double DVD offered by Soitenly Stooges and Knuckleheads, official merchandise from those who own the rights to the Stooges - and they charge 30 bucks for theirs, even though all four shorts available can't be more than an hour and fifteen minutes, so there is no need for a double DVD. There is also a DVD with only two of these shorts that is a dollar more! The second reason is, these shorts are in the public domain, and two (Malice in the Palace and Brideless Groom) have never been available from Columbia TriStar Home Video. Since so many who call themselves fans restrict their tastes to Curly, these shorts aren't likely to be released officially any time soon. But I love Shemp and these shorts are pretty good. If you don't like Shemp, don't buy this - because I guarantee that the production notes and biographies of the stars included in this package are bogus and inaccurate! | 986 | [
"Why do I say this is a bargain?",
"For two reasons.",
"One is that these same shorts are available on a double DVD offered by Soitenly Stooges and Knuckleheads, official merchandise from those who own the rights to the Stooges - and they charge 30 bucks for theirs, even though all four shorts available can't be more than an hour and fifteen minutes, so there is no need for a double DVD.",
"There is also a DVD with only two of these shorts that is a dollar more!",
"The second reason is, these shorts are in the public domain, and two (Malice in the Palace and Brideless Groom) have never been available from Columbia TriStar Home Video.",
"Since so many who call themselves fans restrict their tastes to Curly, these shorts aren't likely to be released officially any time soon.",
"But I love Shemp and these shorts are pretty good.",
"If you don't like Shemp, don't buy this - because I guarantee that the production notes and biographies of the stars included in this package are bogus and inaccurate!"
] |
3 | shipped back | Milwaukee has a reputaion for making well built,well designed tools for the serious tradesman.However the sliding 10" miter saw I ordered was sent back because the 90 degree cuts were off considerably set in the 0 degree detent and the motor head shimmied and shaked moving up and down the rails.The machine had great potential because of a sound motor and economic design.Why send this type of saw out of the factory cutting out of sqaure?Milwaukee seems to have a quality control problem with this product(there are similar complains on other sites)This order has cost my small business a lot of time and aggravation not to mention money.When I called the Milwaukee service station they had a two week turn over time.I would love to use the saw if it was working correctly,but getting it fixed was too much of a problem in NYC.The packing was minimal and might of caused some of the problems.The pride or hubris of "MADE IN THE USA" has been tarnished a bit for me in this experience. | 986 | [
"Milwaukee has a reputaion for making well built,well designed tools for the serious tradesman.However the sliding 10\" miter saw I ordered was sent back because the 90 degree cuts were off considerably set in the 0 degree detent and the motor head shimmied and shaked moving up and down the rails.The machine had great potential because of a sound motor and economic design.Why send this type of saw out of the factory cutting out of sqaure?",
"Milwaukee seems to have a quality control problem with this product(there are similar complains on other sites)This order has cost my small business a lot of time and aggravation not to mention money.When I called the Milwaukee service station they had a two week turn over time.I would love to use the saw if it was working correctly,but getting it fixed was too much of a problem in NYC.The packing was minimal and might of caused some of the problems.The pride or hubris of \"MADE IN THE USA\" has been tarnished a bit for me in this experience."
] |
3 | It's "OK" | But for producers of this caliber, is that good enough? I actually liked their N.E.R.D. outing much better. A few songs caught my ear: It "Wasn't Us", "Hot", "If", "Rock n' Roll" (nice beat, tissue-thin lyrics), "The Don of Dons", "Hot Damn" (my co-favorite, long before the album release), and the biggest treat on the whole album (and other co-favorite): the return of Dirt McGirt, AKA Ol' Dirty Bastard with a beat that fits him like a glove on "Pop Sh*t". That song is wearing out the drive mechanism in my car's CD player. The rest of the album simply sounds too much like filler, despite the contributions of some of the hottest names in music today. I realize every album has it's fair share of "filler quality" material, but this album is akin to an all-star game in sports. A-list artists backed by the hottest production duo on the scene today. There should be no filler, let alone this much. However the songs I do enjoy justify my purchase. (Dirty's joint is worth it alone) | 986 | [
"But for producers of this caliber, is that good enough?",
"I actually liked their N.E.R.D. outing much better.",
"A few songs caught my ear: It \"Wasn't Us\", \"Hot\", \"If\", \"Rock n' Roll\" (nice beat, tissue-thin lyrics), \"The Don of Dons\", \"Hot Damn\" (my co-favorite, long before the album release), and the biggest treat on the whole album (and other co-favorite): the return of Dirt McGirt, AKA Ol' Dirty Bastard with a beat that fits him like a glove on \"Pop Sh*t\".",
"That song is wearing out the drive mechanism in my car's CD player.",
"The rest of the album simply sounds too much like filler, despite the contributions of some of the hottest names in music today.",
"I realize every album has it's fair share of \"filler quality\" material, but this album is akin to an all-star game in sports.",
"A-list artists backed by the hottest production duo on the scene today.",
"There should be no filler, let alone this much.",
"However the songs I do enjoy justify my purchase.",
"(Dirty's joint is worth it alone)"
] |
3 | Cookie Cutter Higgins | Higgins can produce a very good novel, as in the case ofA Prayer for the Dying, which I believe is his best. This novel is not in that league. It is a quick, formulaic read; like its predecessor,Eye of the Storm, which introduced us to Sean Dillon. It doesn't waste time with character development or setting scenes. It gives you only as much information as you need to be able to tell who's who and what's what. It moves along at a very swift clip.There is a mistake here, in the bit of the seaplane sabotage/crash, where we are told that the reason for its problem landing on the water was the fact that the floats had been hacked, allowing water to enter. Of course, these same floats presented no problem during takeoff, which makes zero sense.These Higgins novels are ones you find in airport bookstores, to be read on long flights. The ride is easy and enjoyable, but they don't stick with you afterwards. You won't find yourself going back over them in your mind or quoting them. | 986 | [
"Higgins can produce a very good novel, as in the case ofA Prayer for the Dying, which I believe is his best.",
"This novel is not in that league.",
"It is a quick, formulaic read; like its predecessor,Eye of the Storm, which introduced us to Sean Dillon.",
"It doesn't waste time with character development or setting scenes.",
"It gives you only as much information as you need to be able to tell who's who and what's what.",
"It moves along at a very swift clip.There is a mistake here, in the bit of the seaplane sabotage/crash, where we are told that the reason for its problem landing on the water was the fact that the floats had been hacked, allowing water to enter.",
"Of course, these same floats presented no problem during takeoff, which makes zero sense.These Higgins novels are ones you find in airport bookstores, to be read on long flights.",
"The ride is easy and enjoyable, but they don't stick with you afterwards.",
"You won't find yourself going back over them in your mind or quoting them."
] |
3 | A great reference book | I am a first year graduate student majoring in applied math - Statistics. Although I majored in math in undergraduate and computer science, I have been away from academic for more than 25 years. Recently, I resumed my graduate study and taking a graduate level Probability Theory course. I found this book helpful in the way as a reference book, meaning a book that points you to the right areas, from which you may pursue more materials or books that will offer you more detailed explanation or suitable descriptions to your level and taste. I also purchased "One thousands excercises" from the same author. But I returned it because the solutions of the problems are too brief for me. However, I kept "Probability and Random Processes" because this book covers almost any topic you may encounter in probability discussion and serves me as an encyclopedia of Probability. If you need more examples or explanations, you will need a more descriptive or introduction book to help you out. | 986 | [
"I am a first year graduate student majoring in applied math - Statistics.",
"Although I majored in math in undergraduate and computer science, I have been away from academic for more than 25 years.",
"Recently, I resumed my graduate study and taking a graduate level Probability Theory course.",
"I found this book helpful in the way as a reference book, meaning a book that points you to the right areas, from which you may pursue more materials or books that will offer you more detailed explanation or suitable descriptions to your level and taste.",
"I also purchased \"One thousands excercises\" from the same author.",
"But I returned it because the solutions of the problems are too brief for me.",
"However, I kept \"Probability and Random Processes\" because this book covers almost any topic you may encounter in probability discussion and serves me as an encyclopedia of Probability.",
"If you need more examples or explanations, you will need a more descriptive or introduction book to help you out."
] |
3 | Faulty Decision ruins it | I have to agree with another review who stated that the biggest issue with this DVD is the narration and the judging in the "Battle". Unlike the documentary on Krumping called "Rize", which many viewers will have seen and probably led you to this film, the dance battle in this DVD has a poor venue (a small garage with no more than 30 or so spectators, most of whom look like they've never heard of Krumping and are definitely NOT from the streets) versus the Great Western Forum packed with 10,000 urban dance fans in "Rize".At the end of the movie Shabba-Doo calls it a tie, which is a complete joke and ruins the whole movie. After watching the battle it's obvious that the raw unchoreographed energy of the Krumpers outshines the ho-hum highly-practised and passion-less breaking moves of the breakers. It's like watching a battle between a group of Warriors (Krumpers) against some effeminate Ballerinas (Breakers). At the end of all of that to call a "Tie" is a complete cop-out. | 986 | [
"I have to agree with another review who stated that the biggest issue with this DVD is the narration and the judging in the \"Battle\".",
"Unlike the documentary on Krumping called \"Rize\", which many viewers will have seen and probably led you to this film, the dance battle in this DVD has a poor venue (a small garage with no more than 30 or so spectators, most of whom look like they've never heard of Krumping and are definitely NOT from the streets) versus the Great Western Forum packed with 10,000 urban dance fans in \"Rize\".At the end of the movie Shabba-Doo calls it a tie, which is a complete joke and ruins the whole movie.",
"After watching the battle it's obvious that the raw unchoreographed energy of the Krumpers outshines the ho-hum highly-practised and passion-less breaking moves of the breakers.",
"It's like watching a battle between a group of Warriors (Krumpers) against some effeminate Ballerinas (Breakers).",
"At the end of all of that to call a \"Tie\" is a complete cop-out."
] |
3 | Mixed at best | I give this recording as many as 3 stars only for the vocals. But I find this pared-down, watered-down orchestration almost unlistenable. I feel as though I'd walked in on a vocal rehearsal! This gorgeous score deserves better: a full symphonic orchestra (the same can be said of Passion, a Little Night Music, and Sweeney Todd, whose music was similarly tortured and constricted in the 2005 minimalist Broadway revival). The musical impact of so many of the songs here is lost, most particularly with the superb Someone in a Tree, which comes off very flat compared to its performance in the 1976 original Broadway cast album; I really miss the full string section there. Get the 1976 recording instead, or, for something equally as off-beat as this infinitesimally-orchestrated production, get the 1987 English National Opera recording, currently available from Amazon Marketplace, with a full opera orchestra and trained voices - or get them both. This recording pales in comparison. | 986 | [
"I give this recording as many as 3 stars only for the vocals.",
"But I find this pared-down, watered-down orchestration almost unlistenable.",
"I feel as though I'd walked in on a vocal rehearsal!",
"This gorgeous score deserves better: a full symphonic orchestra (the same can be said of Passion, a Little Night Music, and Sweeney Todd, whose music was similarly tortured and constricted in the 2005 minimalist Broadway revival).",
"The musical impact of so many of the songs here is lost, most particularly with the superb Someone in a Tree, which comes off very flat compared to its performance in the 1976 original Broadway cast album; I really miss the full string section there.",
"Get the 1976 recording instead, or, for something equally as off-beat as this infinitesimally-orchestrated production, get the 1987 English National Opera recording, currently available from Amazon Marketplace, with a full opera orchestra and trained voices - or get them both.",
"This recording pales in comparison."
] |
3 | Several major deficiencies | There are several significant problems with this book, in addition to the errors that others cite:1. Overly long explanations that lead nowhere - Several times I've found that even after reading the chapter, I've had to look elsewhere for important equations, perhaps the author expects that any useful equations we can just derive ourselves based on what he gives.2. No solutions for the problems - It gives the final answer (usually), but no explanation of how to get there.3. Poor examples - The examples often seems completely unrelated to the content discussed elsewhere in the chapter and then often unrelated to the problems. Additionally, the examples aren't integrated into the material, they're just put at the end, so you have to read the whole chapter before you can find out what parts are useful and what parts are just background information.I rated it a 3 as I don't actually have any other thermo textbooks to compare it to, but this book doesn't set the bar very high. | 986 | [
"There are several significant problems with this book, in addition to the errors that others cite:1.",
"Overly long explanations that lead nowhere - Several times I've found that even after reading the chapter, I've had to look elsewhere for important equations, perhaps the author expects that any useful equations we can just derive ourselves based on what he gives.2. No solutions for the problems - It gives the final answer (usually), but no explanation of how to get there.3. Poor examples - The examples often seems completely unrelated to the content discussed elsewhere in the chapter and then often unrelated to the problems.",
"Additionally, the examples aren't integrated into the material, they're just put at the end, so you have to read the whole chapter before you can find out what parts are useful and what parts are just background information.I rated it a 3 as I don't actually have any other thermo textbooks to compare it to, but this book doesn't set the bar very high."
] |
3 | a step backwards | I've had canon bubble jets for years, starting all the way back with the BJC 200. The brand name, the reviews, and especially the vertical sheet feed is what does it for me over the HPs, works great when printing partial sheets of checks. However, the Canon's don't tend to last that long - I think this is my 4th one in the last 10 years. When my last one stopped working (a 2110), I got the i350.The good news is, the setup is a complete breeze, and it seems faster than the 2110. However, this is outweighed by the bad news.First, it no longer uses a printer cable, it's only USB. This is nice for forwards compatibility and all, but those things are $$$.Second, and more importantly, the thing is LOUD. It has a "Quiet mode" which makes it marginally quieter when printing, but it does a pre-print "warmup" and post-print "cooldown" which are both annoyingly loud, they make me jump.So, in sum, if the noise doesn't bother you, go for it, otherwise I'd recommend you look elsewhere. | 986 | [
"I've had canon bubble jets for years, starting all the way back with the BJC 200.",
"The brand name, the reviews, and especially the vertical sheet feed is what does it for me over the HPs, works great when printing partial sheets of checks.",
"However, the Canon's don't tend to last that long - I think this is my 4th one in the last 10 years.",
"When my last one stopped working (a 2110), I got the i350.The good news is, the setup is a complete breeze, and it seems faster than the 2110.",
"However, this is outweighed by the bad news.First, it no longer uses a printer cable, it's only USB.",
"This is nice for forwards compatibility and all, but those things are $$$.Second, and more importantly, the thing is LOUD.",
"It has a \"Quiet mode\" which makes it marginally quieter when printing, but it does a pre-print \"warmup\" and post-print \"cooldown\" which are both annoyingly loud, they make me jump.So, in sum, if the noise doesn't bother you, go for it, otherwise I'd recommend you look elsewhere."
] |
3 | Good, not perfect | was looking for a better mouse for my engineering software. I have the Logitech MX-LASER mouse and got real used to it. The splined scroll wheel was starting to drive me nuts while zooming in and out on a particular drawing. The scroll rocker was very nice but not as accurate as I like and after reading the description on the Revolution it seemed to be a solid answer. After receiving it, my first complaint was the ergonomics, it just seems a bit awkward but I have gotten used to it. It is configurable so the first thing that went away was the odd "search" button just south of the scroll wheel. I can use it as a menu key to bring up functions in my software and scroll through them pretty quick. I find myself not using the side rocker all that much as it's a bit far forward on the mouse for my thumb but in some situations it works well.All said, the only really nice feature is the scroll wheel. If I could yank it out and stick it in my MX-Laser, then I would truly be happy. | 986 | [
"was looking for a better mouse for my engineering software.",
"I have the Logitech MX-LASER mouse and got real used to it.",
"The splined scroll wheel was starting to drive me nuts while zooming in and out on a particular drawing.",
"The scroll rocker was very nice but not as accurate as I like and after reading the description on the Revolution it seemed to be a solid answer.",
"After receiving it, my first complaint was the ergonomics, it just seems a bit awkward but I have gotten used to it.",
"It is configurable so the first thing that went away was the odd \"search\" button just south of the scroll wheel.",
"I can use it as a menu key to bring up functions in my software and scroll through them pretty quick.",
"I find myself not using the side rocker all that much as it's a bit far forward on the mouse for my thumb but in some situations it works well.All said, the only really nice feature is the scroll wheel.",
"If I could yank it out and stick it in my MX-Laser, then I would truly be happy."
] |
3 | unnessesary redo | Okay, i've been DMing version 3.0 for a couple years, and so my characters are fairly far along. I picked up the DM's guide and monster manual 3.5, and found it easy to convert those aspects. only one thing, no players handbook 3.5! i needed the new spells, so i got it, and thought it would also be easy to convert, too. Boy, was I ever wrong! they took off some skills that my PC's used extensively (animal empathy) so I had to let them re spend those. the ranger in the party had so many changes, he had to redo his character, as so many of the abilities he relied on were removed. I ended up not useing the "revision" (except the spells)at all! So, if your an experienced DM and use 3.0 rules, stick with it as far as players go, or your in for a nightmare. I gave it 3 stars because if you are just starting a campaign, it would probably be better. get the DMG and MM 3.5, as the improvements are useful even without the PH 3.5 (some Spell like abilities may need changing though). | 986 | [
"Okay, i've been DMing version 3.0 for a couple years, and so my characters are fairly far along.",
"I picked up the DM's guide and monster manual 3.5, and found it easy to convert those aspects.",
"only one thing, no players handbook 3.5! i needed the new spells, so i got it, and thought it would also be easy to convert, too.",
"Boy, was I ever wrong!",
"they took off some skills that my PC's used extensively (animal empathy) so I had to let them re spend those.",
"the ranger in the party had so many changes, he had to redo his character, as so many of the abilities he relied on were removed.",
"I ended up not useing the \"revision\" (except the spells)at all!",
"So, if your an experienced DM and use 3.0 rules, stick with it as far as players go, or your in for a nightmare.",
"I gave it 3 stars because if you are just starting a campaign, it would probably be better.",
"get the DMG and MM 3.5, as the improvements are useful even without the PH 3.5 (some Spell like abilities may need changing though)."
] |
3 | Get on with it already! | Believe it or not, this was my first Nicholas Sparks novel. I thought it was a great weekend read, although it tends to drag until you get closer to the end. By that time, I was ready to put the book down and move onto something else, but once it finally grabbed my attention, I was turning pages like mad. Whether that was to find out how the story ends, or to simply get to the end, I'm still not sure.The characters are believable, as was the storyline, but getting there was exhausting. Most of the book centers on the development of the two main characters, Julie and Mike, and several times I found myself thinking, just do it already! Then you have Richard Franklin to deal with, an obsessive psycho whose every action screams, Warning...Warning, but true to form, Julie ignores her intuition and gives him the benefit of the doubt, only to find herself in need of rescue.I'm not sure I'll run out and buy another Sparks novel anytime soon; I'll probably just wait for the movie! | 986 | [
"Believe it or not, this was my first Nicholas Sparks novel.",
"I thought it was a great weekend read, although it tends to drag until you get closer to the end.",
"By that time, I was ready to put the book down and move onto something else, but once it finally grabbed my attention, I was turning pages like mad.",
"Whether that was to find out how the story ends, or to simply get to the end, I'm still not sure.The characters are believable, as was the storyline, but getting there was exhausting.",
"Most of the book centers on the development of the two main characters, Julie and Mike, and several times I found myself thinking, just do it already!",
"Then you have Richard Franklin to deal with, an obsessive psycho whose every action screams, Warning...Warning, but true to form, Julie ignores her intuition and gives him the benefit of the doubt, only to find herself in need of rescue.I'm not sure I'll run out and buy another Sparks novel anytime soon; I'll probably just wait for the movie!"
] |
3 | Competition, Rayman Style | In Rayman Arena, you compete to become the victor in two types of gameplaying: Races & Battles. In the Races, you will run, jump, and swing your way to the finish line while overcoming many obstacles on the way. In the Battles, you compete with other players in battles modes such as shooting weapons for KOs and capture the "flag".As you progress through the 1-Player mode, more features will be unlocked, such as new stages, new characters, and ways to alter the way characters look.In multi-player mode, you get to play with the characters you have found (5 original, 3 hidden) in the stages you have accessed (annoying for people who just play games for the multi-player modes).One of the things I didn't really care for in Rayman Arena is that in 1-Player mode, the challenges can get somewhat boring since the same challenges are in every stage. Also, the 1-Player mode is not very long.Let's put it this way: It's better to receive Rayman Arena as a gift than to buy it yourself. | 986 | [
"In Rayman Arena, you compete to become the victor in two types of gameplaying: Races & Battles.",
"In the Races, you will run, jump, and swing your way to the finish line while overcoming many obstacles on the way.",
"In the Battles, you compete with other players in battles modes such as shooting weapons for KOs and capture the \"flag\".As you progress through the 1-Player mode, more features will be unlocked, such as new stages, new characters, and ways to alter the way characters look.In multi-player mode, you get to play with the characters you have found (5 original, 3 hidden) in the stages you have accessed (annoying for people who just play games for the multi-player modes).One of the things I didn't really care for in Rayman Arena is that in 1-Player mode, the challenges can get somewhat boring since the same challenges are in every stage.",
"Also, the 1-Player mode is not very long.Let's put it this way: It's better to receive Rayman Arena as a gift than to buy it yourself."
] |
3 | Decent amp for the price | this certainly is a decent amp for the price.i am using it with an older OEM radio and am using the Hi-level inputs rather than the rca's (Low level) that most people would use (if i had a newer headunit, i'd use the rca's too), so without using the shielded rca cables, i do get quite a bit of engine noise (whine dependant on engine revs even though i did route the power wires on the opposite side of the car from the speaker wires)...the resolve? crank it up louder...lol!another thing, it is also quite large, altho i did check its dimensions before i bought it, it still needs a good bit of space to mount it.and even though i have good speakers that can definitely handle the power this amp delivers, i had to play around with the gain controls to get it so that it wouldnt clip (distort) the bass at high volume.there are certainly much better amps out there, but i wasnt going to spend a small fortune on one and just wanted more volume from my factory radio...it does the job. | 986 | [
"this certainly is a decent amp for the price.i am using it with an older OEM radio and am using the Hi-level inputs rather than the rca's (Low level) that most people would use (if i had a newer headunit, i'd use the rca's too), so without using the shielded rca cables, i do get quite a bit of engine noise (whine dependant on engine revs even though i did route the power wires on the opposite side of the car from the speaker wires)...the resolve?",
"crank it up louder...lol!",
"another thing, it is also quite large, altho i did check its dimensions before i bought it, it still needs a good bit of space to mount it.and even though i have good speakers that can definitely handle the power this amp delivers, i had to play around with the gain controls to get it so that it wouldnt clip (distort) the bass at high volume.there are certainly much better amps out there, but i wasnt going to spend a small fortune on one and just wanted more volume from my factory radio...it does the job."
] |
3 | Just purchased my 5th | I've been using the Poulan Pro PP3516AVX for 4 years now. It's ease of use has been good. I'm literally on my fifth saw. I've used it extensively to clear my 50 acres of cedar and downed oaks. The largest problem is I literally wear them out. Finding dealers to fix them has also been difficult, as Lowes puts you into contact with Poulan, Today I contacted Poulan and spoke to a lady with broncitis. The securing knob for the chain bar is plastic and the bar tightening piece is plastic as well. With repeated use they both give out. This can become dangerous as the chain will come off the bar if not secured tightly. To fix that piece it actually requires 7 pieces and the cost for that is $52.00. The entire chain saw only costs $128, so it's cheaper to buy a new one. Poulan should replace the plastic pieces with metal that is sturdier. The power of the saw is quite good for it's size. However eventually it too will dissipate, even with plug replacement. Over all I rate it a 3. | 986 | [
"I've been using the Poulan Pro PP3516AVX for 4 years now.",
"It's ease of use has been good.",
"I'm literally on my fifth saw.",
"I've used it extensively to clear my 50 acres of cedar and downed oaks.",
"The largest problem is I literally wear them out.",
"Finding dealers to fix them has also been difficult, as Lowes puts you into contact with Poulan, Today I contacted Poulan and spoke to a lady with broncitis.",
"The securing knob for the chain bar is plastic and the bar tightening piece is plastic as well.",
"With repeated use they both give out.",
"This can become dangerous as the chain will come off the bar if not secured tightly.",
"To fix that piece it actually requires 7 pieces and the cost for that is $52.00.",
"The entire chain saw only costs $128, so it's cheaper to buy a new one.",
"Poulan should replace the plastic pieces with metal that is sturdier.",
"The power of the saw is quite good for it's size.",
"However eventually it too will dissipate, even with plug replacement.",
"Over all I rate it a 3."
] |
3 | Fun Children's Sticker Book | If you're a fan of the DC Comics heroine Wonder Woman, then this book will be fun for you. In it there are many stickers visually showing Wonder Woman's different aspects: superhero, U.N. Ambassador, everyday Diana, friend... the list goes on. With them are also stickers depicting her friends and enemies such as the Amazon Artemis and the War God Ares. You can stick these full color beauties anywhere but within the book are various pages where you can not only match each sticker with a shaped synopsis, but also place them in various colorful backgrounds such as Themyscira (Paradise Island) and Gateway City where Wonder Woman lived for a time. Granted, this book is geared more for the kiddies to let their imaginations explode, but older fans of the character can also let the kid come out in them as well (which is really easy to do once you see this colorful book firsthand). The purchase price is also VERY attractive as it won't cost you an arm and a leg to enjoy this book. | 986 | [
"If you're a fan of the DC Comics heroine Wonder Woman, then this book will be fun for you.",
"In it there are many stickers visually showing Wonder Woman's different aspects: superhero, U.N. Ambassador, everyday Diana, friend... the list goes on.",
"With them are also stickers depicting her friends and enemies such as the Amazon Artemis and the War God Ares.",
"You can stick these full color beauties anywhere but within the book are various pages where you can not only match each sticker with a shaped synopsis, but also place them in various colorful backgrounds such as Themyscira (Paradise Island) and Gateway City where Wonder Woman lived for a time.",
"Granted, this book is geared more for the kiddies to let their imaginations explode, but older fans of the character can also let the kid come out in them as well (which is really easy to do once you see this colorful book firsthand).",
"The purchase price is also VERY attractive as it won't cost you an arm and a leg to enjoy this book."
] |
3 | A True Study Bible | The NIV Life Application Study Bible has become my everyday Bible that I use with my Bible studies. The thousands of notes, which are printed on each page for almost every verse in the Bible, and other resources enhance my reading and studies.I was concerned when I read that the translators of the NIV were using gender-neutral language. Too often this becomes an exercise of political correctness, making the text awkward and often silly. The translators have done a good job of using gender-neutral language so it sounds natural and doesn't detract from the spiritual meaning of the Scripture.Some readers will balk at not using upper case letters for deity pronouns. My one complaint is that it often makes it hard for the reader to determine who the pronoun is referring to. Again it is seamlessly used and other than the mentioned awkwardness, I found it not to be a problem for my personal study and devotion.This version of the Holy Word is a good gift for others, and yourself. | 986 | [
"The NIV Life Application Study Bible has become my everyday Bible that I use with my Bible studies.",
"The thousands of notes, which are printed on each page for almost every verse in the Bible, and other resources enhance my reading and studies.I was concerned when I read that the translators of the NIV were using gender-neutral language.",
"Too often this becomes an exercise of political correctness, making the text awkward and often silly.",
"The translators have done a good job of using gender-neutral language so it sounds natural and doesn't detract from the spiritual meaning of the Scripture.Some readers will balk at not using upper case letters for deity pronouns.",
"My one complaint is that it often makes it hard for the reader to determine who the pronoun is referring to.",
"Again it is seamlessly used and other than the mentioned awkwardness, I found it not to be a problem for my personal study and devotion.This version of the Holy Word is a good gift for others, and yourself."
] |
3 | Coherent conversation | As an independent-minded person (read: not democrat or republican), I find Laura Ingram's books MUCH more readable than Coulter's. Laura, makes sense and it's not just Coulter-style vile ranting. She has some points of import. However, I disagree to some of them. People around here should stop giving good or bad reviews to books based on the person who wrote the book. Yes, I understand we're in a very politically-charged, politically-divided time in our country, but what's the point of giving a 1 star rating for a nice book (or giving 5 stars for a mediocre book) just because you like/dislike the person who wrote it and the opinions given? It still baffles me the level of inmaturity of some.Back to the book, If you have ever listened to Laura on the radio you know she holds no prisoners and her arguments are based on documented facts (unlike Coulter). Good Book, but I wish she would have spent more time in the substance of politics rather than those Holywood know-nothing. | 986 | [
"As an independent-minded person (read: not democrat or republican), I find Laura Ingram's books MUCH more readable than Coulter's.",
"Laura, makes sense and it's not just Coulter-style vile ranting.",
"She has some points of import.",
"However, I disagree to some of them.",
"People around here should stop giving good or bad reviews to books based on the person who wrote the book.",
"Yes, I understand we're in a very politically-charged, politically-divided time in our country, but what's the point of giving a 1 star rating for a nice book (or giving 5 stars for a mediocre book) just because you like/dislike the person who wrote it and the opinions given?",
"It still baffles me the level of inmaturity of some.Back to the book, If you have ever listened to Laura on the radio you know she holds no prisoners and her arguments are based on documented facts (unlike Coulter).",
"Good Book, but I wish she would have spent more time in the substance of politics rather than those Holywood know-nothing."
] |
3 | Good cheap seat. | My 15 year old seat was worn torn and ugly and I saw this on sale so I bought it. Its about as uncomfortable as the old seat on my 10 speed but it sure looks a lot nicer. The seat is pretty firm, so lighter people may not get much cushioning out of the padding. You do have to tighten the snot out of the bolts otherwise it will tilt after its mounted. Just like most seats, you can flip the mounting bracket and slide the seat forward or backward on the rails to fine tune your reach to the bars.Edit added here: After switching this to a few different bikes I got to say, this seat works a lot better on a relaxed bike than a "sport" bike. The cushioning actually works when you have lots of weight placed on it. On a road bike with your weight on your legs and arms its not so good. Make sure you're going to use it only on a short trip bmx/cruiser/hybrid if you buy it. Something with the seat lower than the bars. FYI its not as fat as the fisheye photo would lead you to believe.. | 986 | [
"My 15 year old seat was worn torn and ugly and I saw this on sale so I bought it.",
"Its about as uncomfortable as the old seat on my 10 speed but it sure looks a lot nicer.",
"The seat is pretty firm, so lighter people may not get much cushioning out of the padding.",
"You do have to tighten the snot out of the bolts otherwise it will tilt after its mounted.",
"Just like most seats, you can flip the mounting bracket and slide the seat forward or backward on the rails to fine tune your reach to the bars.Edit added here: After switching this to a few different bikes I got to say, this seat works a lot better on a relaxed bike than a \"sport\" bike.",
"The cushioning actually works when you have lots of weight placed on it.",
"On a road bike with your weight on your legs and arms its not so good.",
"Make sure you're going to use it only on a short trip bmx/cruiser/hybrid if you buy it.",
"Something with the seat lower than the bars.",
"FYI its not as fat as the fisheye photo would lead you to believe.."
] |
3 | Berry-able | I picked up Medicated Berry in lieu of my usual scented Chapstick because it was cheaper. It's a similar 15oz tube and Medicated Berry also has SPF 15 which is important; most people forget to protect their lips from the sun. Initially, there was a soft-medium berry scent but I could also smell the slight medicinal scent underneath. It wasn't unpleasant, by far, but not as sweet as Chapstick. Since the initial use, I can barely smell the berry at all, just a hint of medicine. Again, not entirely unpleasant but I would like a bit more from a scented product.It leaves a shine to the lips and a slight waxy feel but if you're looking for colour, Medicated Berry adds none. I sometimes feel the need to reapply but never have horrible chapped or dried lips which is a good sign during the dryer, winter months.Blistex Medicated Berry is only okay. I'd pick it up if there were no other options but I was disappointed the scent didn't last because that is obviously the selling point. | 986 | [
"I picked up Medicated Berry in lieu of my usual scented Chapstick because it was cheaper.",
"It's a similar 15oz tube and Medicated Berry also has SPF 15 which is important; most people forget to protect their lips from the sun.",
"Initially, there was a soft-medium berry scent but I could also smell the slight medicinal scent underneath.",
"It wasn't unpleasant, by far, but not as sweet as Chapstick.",
"Since the initial use, I can barely smell the berry at all, just a hint of medicine.",
"Again, not entirely unpleasant but I would like a bit more from a scented product.It leaves a shine to the lips and a slight waxy feel but if you're looking for colour, Medicated Berry adds none.",
"I sometimes feel the need to reapply but never have horrible chapped or dried lips which is a good sign during the dryer, winter months.Blistex Medicated Berry is only okay.",
"I'd pick it up if there were no other options but I was disappointed the scent didn't last because that is obviously the selling point."
] |
3 | Solid | Why Herzog deemed it prudent to film this in 3D is something of a mystery. One supposes he wanted to try and make the paintings, not on flat surfaces, come alive, and maybe they do, in 3D, but in 2D it does nothing. Worse, this film really does nothing. There is nothing essentially Herzogian in it. It's a documentary any filmmaker could do for a cable channel, save for the pointless Postscript to the film, involving albino alligators and mystic mumbo jumbo Herzog finds profound.The film, at 89 minutes, is probably an hour too long, and while interesting cinematography, by Peter Zeitlinger,, and a nice soundtrack by Ernst Reijseger, enliven the film, they can only do so much. Herzog's narration is not what it is in earlier documentaries of high quality, and one sense the filmmaker gets bored with it all about halfway through the film. Nonetheless, it's a tossup as to which of the two documentaries, here under review is worse. This one is not good, but not bad, merely dull. | 986 | [
"Why Herzog deemed it prudent to film this in 3D is something of a mystery.",
"One supposes he wanted to try and make the paintings, not on flat surfaces, come alive, and maybe they do, in 3D, but in 2D it does nothing.",
"Worse, this film really does nothing.",
"There is nothing essentially Herzogian in it.",
"It's a documentary any filmmaker could do for a cable channel, save for the pointless Postscript to the film, involving albino alligators and mystic mumbo jumbo Herzog finds profound.The film, at 89 minutes, is probably an hour too long, and while interesting cinematography, by Peter Zeitlinger,, and a nice soundtrack by Ernst Reijseger, enliven the film, they can only do so much.",
"Herzog's narration is not what it is in earlier documentaries of high quality, and one sense the filmmaker gets bored with it all about halfway through the film.",
"Nonetheless, it's a tossup as to which of the two documentaries, here under review is worse.",
"This one is not good, but not bad, merely dull."
] |
3 | Wistful but depressing | Lily Wilk , aged nearly 40, lives in the same small town that her family has lived in since they emigrated to the US from Poland. As a child, she finds that she has a talent for drawing and eventually makes that her full time job, doing calligraphy and painting signs for shops.When her parents move to Florida, she moves into the upstairs flat over the local fish shop, leading a moderately happy life until the break up of her marriage to her childhood sweetheart.I get the feeling that she is more unhappy about not seeing her ex husbands' son by a former marriage, than the actual loss of er husband, a fact which makes her more depressed than ever. She is commissioned to paint a family portrait by the towns' wealthiest woman, a recluse who fought her way to the top by selling vegetables from a push cart.The whole story consists of snippets from both Lilys' family and that of her client, but it just doesn't jell properly and left me feeling dissatisfied and vaguely depressed. | 986 | [
"Lily Wilk , aged nearly 40, lives in the same small town that her family has lived in since they emigrated to the US from Poland.",
"As a child, she finds that she has a talent for drawing and eventually makes that her full time job, doing calligraphy and painting signs for shops.When her parents move to Florida, she moves into the upstairs flat over the local fish shop, leading a moderately happy life until the break up of her marriage to her childhood sweetheart.I get the feeling that she is more unhappy about not seeing her ex husbands' son by a former marriage, than the actual loss of er husband, a fact which makes her more depressed than ever.",
"She is commissioned to paint a family portrait by the towns' wealthiest woman, a recluse who fought her way to the top by selling vegetables from a push cart.The whole story consists of snippets from both Lilys' family and that of her client, but it just doesn't jell properly and left me feeling dissatisfied and vaguely depressed."
] |
3 | still worth a look | While the killer in this plot has gotten himself a little confused between 'The Lipstick Killer' and 'The Zodiac', he seems to be the only character with a defined direction. Belushi, obviously out of his comfort zone, plays the kind of detective you pray will never be investigating your murder unless your goal is to be an unsolved mystery! Bracco on the other hand does seem to understand her character, unfortunately not how to play her.The plot is totally predictable if you can manage to stay focused on it, but still mildly entertaining if you can ignore the bad casting decisions. With that said, it's one beacon of light comes from the highly underrated Faye Grant whos role is far too small to save the movie as a whole. Perhaps in Bracco's role we'd have a whole new ballgame!If you're looking for a steamy, edge of your seat thriller, keep looking, but if you just want a little diversion from reality for awhile, let Faye Grant show you how to steal a scene with this one! | 985 | [
"While the killer in this plot has gotten himself a little confused between 'The Lipstick Killer' and 'The Zodiac', he seems to be the only character with a defined direction.",
"Belushi, obviously out of his comfort zone, plays the kind of detective you pray will never be investigating your murder unless your goal is to be an unsolved mystery!",
"Bracco on the other hand does seem to understand her character, unfortunately not how to play her.The plot is totally predictable if you can manage to stay focused on it, but still mildly entertaining if you can ignore the bad casting decisions.",
"With that said, it's one beacon of light comes from the highly underrated Faye Grant whos role is far too small to save the movie as a whole.",
"Perhaps in Bracco's role we'd have a whole new ballgame!",
"If you're looking for a steamy, edge of your seat thriller, keep looking, but if you just want a little diversion from reality for awhile, let Faye Grant show you how to steal a scene with this one!"
] |
3 | New life | The book Jesse. It was a very different to me to how differ from my culture to American is. Differences is make me think a lot of my past. I think I was had a very easy life with my teenage. I thank to my parants. But I don't remerber I was have any gender for my futures. I thnik the Jesse and his brother had a right choice for their future. And I hope they never give up for there dreams. I think this book is good for the who have no idear for the differens to been a poor or rich. I leand a lot of stuffs alike they have a not much choice of their meal. And they are worked hard and study but still they don't have a enough money for the extra stuff to do as like when they want to go to little vacations because they don't have a car so they have to looking for a ride and some how they never get to there but the Jesse and his brother is still happy to there little vacations I really like to there appreciation so I really recommend to young people and from a differen culture. | 985 | [
"The book Jesse.",
"It was a very different to me to how differ from my culture to American is.",
"Differences is make me think a lot of my past.",
"I think I was had a very easy life with my teenage.",
"I thank to my parants.",
"But I don't remerber I was have any gender for my futures.",
"I thnik the Jesse and his brother had a right choice for their future.",
"And I hope they never give up for there dreams.",
"I think this book is good for the who have no idear for the differens to been a poor or rich.",
"I leand a lot of stuffs alike they have a not much choice of their meal.",
"And they are worked hard and study but still they don't have a enough money for the extra stuff to do as like when they want to go to little vacations because they don't have a car so they have to looking for a ride and some how they never get to there but the Jesse and his brother is still happy to there little vacations I really like to there appreciation so I really recommend to young people and from a differen culture."
] |
3 | A Novel With a View | Forster's novel takes aim at the British ideas of respectability and social class. Lucy wants to rebel against the many rules that govern her conduct, but she is torn. She loves her mother and brother, and wants the admiration of her social set, but she finds so many of these people tiresome and hypocritical. I was struck by how frequently the title phrase is mentioned. There are the obvious references to her room at the pension in Florence and to the view from the salon at her home in England. But Forster also explores the "view" of one's acquaintances vs the reality of their inner core. It's when this second way of looking at things (pun intended) comes into play that the novel really got interesting for me.I did find the middle section - from the time Lucy and Charlotte left for Rome to Lucy's epiphany regarding George and Cecil - somewhat slow going. In fact, I just about gave up on the book. But I'm glad I persevered; the last five chapters redeemed the work for me. | 985 | [
"Forster's novel takes aim at the British ideas of respectability and social class.",
"Lucy wants to rebel against the many rules that govern her conduct, but she is torn.",
"She loves her mother and brother, and wants the admiration of her social set, but she finds so many of these people tiresome and hypocritical.",
"I was struck by how frequently the title phrase is mentioned.",
"There are the obvious references to her room at the pension in Florence and to the view from the salon at her home in England.",
"But Forster also explores the \"view\" of one's acquaintances vs the reality of their inner core.",
"It's when this second way of looking at things (pun intended) comes into play that the novel really got interesting for me.I did find the middle section - from the time Lucy and Charlotte left for Rome to Lucy's epiphany regarding George and Cecil - somewhat slow going.",
"In fact, I just about gave up on the book.",
"But I'm glad I persevered; the last five chapters redeemed the work for me."
] |
3 | not a review as such | Since I see a lot of people complaining about these subs, I just want to make sure people are setting them properly. Before you hook the sub up, slowly turn up the volume on your other 5 channels until they are as loud as they can go without distorting. Then disconnect those speakers and hook the sub up, keeping that volume the same. For the crossover, check the frequency response of the sub, and then set the crossover to slightly lower than that to give it some leeway (like if frequenct response is 20-150hz, set it to 100hz or 125hz) This will minimize distortion from the sub since it won't be trying to play notes that are almost out of it's range. Now with the sub hooked up, start with the gain at minimum, and slowly turn it up as high as you can without it distorting. Turn the volume back down, hook your speakers back up and enjoy. Taking these steps will optimize the quality of sound, and will keep your amp and sub running longer since it won't be overworking itself. | 985 | [
"Since I see a lot of people complaining about these subs, I just want to make sure people are setting them properly.",
"Before you hook the sub up, slowly turn up the volume on your other 5 channels until they are as loud as they can go without distorting.",
"Then disconnect those speakers and hook the sub up, keeping that volume the same.",
"For the crossover, check the frequency response of the sub, and then set the crossover to slightly lower than that to give it some leeway (like if frequenct response is 20-150hz, set it to 100hz or 125hz) This will minimize distortion from the sub since it won't be trying to play notes that are almost out of it's range.",
"Now with the sub hooked up, start with the gain at minimum, and slowly turn it up as high as you can without it distorting.",
"Turn the volume back down, hook your speakers back up and enjoy.",
"Taking these steps will optimize the quality of sound, and will keep your amp and sub running longer since it won't be overworking itself."
] |
3 | A long time to a death | When you can see some of what is coming at you for pages in a mystery, then it is not doing what it should be doing. This is the problem I found with The Confession of Brother Haluin. Previously when Peters has sent Hugh Beringar to court then we have court intrigue find its way to Shrewbury.This time, we do not. We find very little in the way of additional detail about Saint Peter and St. Paul's though we do hear about the brothers who work in the scriptorium as that is where Haluin has found his skills to be valued.As we delve into the story, we see so much earlier than Cadfael what is taking place, that it leaves me wondering why the story was even written. Then the body. All good mysteries are murder mysteries and so there must be a body.But we don't get to the body for such a long time, and by then we know the heart of the mystery so the motive for there being a body is too evident.The reason to read the story is to pass time and keep up with the rest of the series. | 985 | [
"When you can see some of what is coming at you for pages in a mystery, then it is not doing what it should be doing.",
"This is the problem I found with The Confession of Brother Haluin.",
"Previously when Peters has sent Hugh Beringar to court then we have court intrigue find its way to Shrewbury.This time, we do not.",
"We find very little in the way of additional detail about Saint Peter and St.",
"Paul's though we do hear about the brothers who work in the scriptorium as that is where Haluin has found his skills to be valued.As we delve into the story, we see so much earlier than Cadfael what is taking place, that it leaves me wondering why the story was even written.",
"Then the body.",
"All good mysteries are murder mysteries and so there must be a body.But we don't get to the body for such a long time, and by then we know the heart of the mystery so the motive for there being a body is too evident.The reason to read the story is to pass time and keep up with the rest of the series."
] |
3 | The same or not the same | As I watched the 1999 version of The Tempest, I found that it was more easy to understand than Shakespeare's play. That reason is because we don't live in that era. This movie is for sure down to earth and more relatable to modern day. The movie did base its story on the play and took the same ideas portrayed by Shakespeare. It was then turned into something that even children could interpret. I feel that the movie did not do the original version justice in the themes brought up. By "watering it down", the director took out the full meanings of the play and didn't let the audience's imagination create what Shakespeare may have intended. Overall this film showed good morals but was not as good of quality as a Hollywood film would be. Although, there were some good special effects, in the long run this film will probably be outdone by a future interpretation of the play. But until then, it will help explain what Shakespeare might have written if he were here in the future. | 985 | [
"As I watched the 1999 version of The Tempest, I found that it was more easy to understand than Shakespeare's play.",
"That reason is because we don't live in that era.",
"This movie is for sure down to earth and more relatable to modern day.",
"The movie did base its story on the play and took the same ideas portrayed by Shakespeare.",
"It was then turned into something that even children could interpret.",
"I feel that the movie did not do the original version justice in the themes brought up.",
"By \"watering it down\", the director took out the full meanings of the play and didn't let the audience's imagination create what Shakespeare may have intended.",
"Overall this film showed good morals but was not as good of quality as a Hollywood film would be.",
"Although, there were some good special effects, in the long run this film will probably be outdone by a future interpretation of the play.",
"But until then, it will help explain what Shakespeare might have written if he were here in the future."
] |
3 | Sound Musical | The Sound Of Music is both loved and reviled by critics and fans alike. Those who hate it find the film cloying, overly sappy and contrived and those who love it find it a joyous celebration of love, triumph and wholesomeness. I think that movie falls someone in between. The film can be annoyingly sweet, but it is also that sweetness that gives the movie a nave charm. Julie Andrews is perfectly cast as Maria and Christopher Plummer is charming as the patriarch of the von Trapp family of whom Maria becomes the matron. The film is a tad long, but the film is perfect for family entertainment where kids will enjoy and most parents will also like it as well. The film has become something of an institution still earning screenings in the theater in most major cities. The film was, of course, a bog office bonanza in it original release and it faired quite well at the 1965 Academy Awards winning five Oscars including Best Picture and a second Best Director award for Robert Wise. | 985 | [
"The Sound Of Music is both loved and reviled by critics and fans alike.",
"Those who hate it find the film cloying, overly sappy and contrived and those who love it find it a joyous celebration of love, triumph and wholesomeness.",
"I think that movie falls someone in between.",
"The film can be annoyingly sweet, but it is also that sweetness that gives the movie a nave charm.",
"Julie Andrews is perfectly cast as Maria and Christopher Plummer is charming as the patriarch of the von Trapp family of whom Maria becomes the matron.",
"The film is a tad long, but the film is perfect for family entertainment where kids will enjoy and most parents will also like it as well.",
"The film has become something of an institution still earning screenings in the theater in most major cities.",
"The film was, of course, a bog office bonanza in it original release and it faired quite well at the 1965 Academy Awards winning five Oscars including Best Picture and a second Best Director award for Robert Wise."
] |
3 | Not as good as I expected | First off, let me say that I love movies and different/quirky films. I never caught this when it was originally released, but had heard much about it, so I finally watched a copy I recently purchased as a blind-buy.While this one has its appeal for me, in the setting, the off-beat characters and the domino effect, of the plot itself, I must be honest in stating that I felt like I was watching a "B" movie-not a critically acclaimed one. Visually, you could feel the coldness and the monotony of this film, and the "every-day" characters worked for me. There are several scenes that are memorable such as the guy being shot in the face (just kinda funny), wood chopper scene, and the discussion with the guy shoveling the snow outside. Other than that, for me, it could have been a movie on USA. I love the actors in the film, and the script (well written to convey the overall confusion and "realness" of the characters), but it was not as ground breaking, as I thought it would be. | 985 | [
"First off, let me say that I love movies and different/quirky films.",
"I never caught this when it was originally released, but had heard much about it, so I finally watched a copy I recently purchased as a blind-buy.While this one has its appeal for me, in the setting, the off-beat characters and the domino effect, of the plot itself, I must be honest in stating that I felt like I was watching a \"B\" movie-not a critically acclaimed one.",
"Visually, you could feel the coldness and the monotony of this film, and the \"every-day\" characters worked for me.",
"There are several scenes that are memorable such as the guy being shot in the face (just kinda funny), wood chopper scene, and the discussion with the guy shoveling the snow outside.",
"Other than that, for me, it could have been a movie on USA.",
"I love the actors in the film, and the script (well written to convey the overall confusion and \"realness\" of the characters), but it was not as ground breaking, as I thought it would be."
] |
3 | Calphalon broke my heart | I paid $28 for this pan with free shipping. I think that is a fair market value. It was not a deal at all.My first thought when I picked up the box: Oh no, they sent the wrong thing. This is not nearly heavy enough to be Calphalon.My first thought when I held the pan in my hands: Gee, maybe it will be nice to not always use really heavy pans.Yeah. Then I turned on the light in my kitchen.Calphalon, you done us wrong.It's a nice enough pan. It is not Calphalon quality by any stretch.It came with small scratches on the bottom of the pan and the handle. Not enough to send it back.The workmanship is sadly lacking. The handle is small and not heat-resistant as it should be.The rivets are secure and seem sturdy, but are very poorly machined and ugly, showing cut marks and uneven surfaces.The underside of the inadequate handle is not finished.So please, Calphalon, call this stuff Calphalon II, or EveryDay, but don't lead us to think it is the quality we enjoy from Toledo, Ohio. | 985 | [
"I paid $28 for this pan with free shipping.",
"I think that is a fair market value.",
"It was not a deal at all.My first thought when I picked up the box: Oh no, they sent the wrong thing.",
"This is not nearly heavy enough to be Calphalon.My first thought when I held the pan in my hands: Gee, maybe it will be nice to not always use really heavy pans.Yeah.",
"Then I turned on the light in my kitchen.Calphalon, you done us wrong.It's a nice enough pan.",
"It is not Calphalon quality by any stretch.It came with small scratches on the bottom of the pan and the handle.",
"Not enough to send it back.The workmanship is sadly lacking.",
"The handle is small and not heat-resistant as it should be.The rivets are secure and seem sturdy, but are very poorly machined and ugly, showing cut marks and uneven surfaces.The underside of the inadequate handle is not finished.So please, Calphalon, call this stuff Calphalon II, or EveryDay, but don't lead us to think it is the quality we enjoy from Toledo, Ohio."
] |
3 | Neither Love Nor Hate | This movie had great gore for when it was made and the humor was probably right on track back at that time. I chuckled a few times and said "that's a lot of blood" quite a bit and though I didn't like this movie much I really didn't hate it. If I would of seen this when it was made I would of loved it no doubt but over the last few years my taste has changed in movies. The gore is over the top but it really doesn't bother me that much anymore considering I was eating while I watched it. I would say at least every three minutes there is some sort of gore scene involved in this about a hour and a half flick and close to the end about every half a second. I only rented this and probably would never buy it since its not worth more than ninety nine cents but odds are if you love horror and over the top gore you are gonna love this but it just wasn't for me. I would say rent this movie and decide if it fits your taste or not since its not for everyone including fans of horror. | 985 | [
"This movie had great gore for when it was made and the humor was probably right on track back at that time.",
"I chuckled a few times and said \"that's a lot of blood\" quite a bit and though I didn't like this movie much I really didn't hate it.",
"If I would of seen this when it was made I would of loved it no doubt but over the last few years my taste has changed in movies.",
"The gore is over the top but it really doesn't bother me that much anymore considering I was eating while I watched it.",
"I would say at least every three minutes there is some sort of gore scene involved in this about a hour and a half flick and close to the end about every half a second.",
"I only rented this and probably would never buy it since its not worth more than ninety nine cents but odds are if you love horror and over the top gore you are gonna love this but it just wasn't for me.",
"I would say rent this movie and decide if it fits your taste or not since its not for everyone including fans of horror."
] |
3 | Jury is still out | Just received a set and tried them on my 2005 Jaguar S-Type. STRONGLY recommend everyone try these before the snow flies; it took a good 10 minutes to get the first one on the car. I have a gravel driveway, and it was impossible to swing the half chain behind the tire, so I had to fashion a hook out of a coat hanger. It worked, but just barely; I'll try to fashion something more sturdy before I get caught trying to put these on some cold wet night on the road. It also was difficult making the first connection at the top of the tire. Hooking the rubber retainer was something best done with gloves and required some significant hand strength (although unhooking later was easier.) Lastly, remember where the first hookup (the one on the top back) was in relation to the tire, because when you remove them, it needs to be IN THE SAME POSITION so you can reach it and remove the chains. Net, they fit OK, but won't be fun on that cold dark night; have warm, flexible gloves on hand. | 985 | [
"Just received a set and tried them on my 2005 Jaguar S-Type.",
"STRONGLY recommend everyone try these before the snow flies; it took a good 10 minutes to get the first one on the car.",
"I have a gravel driveway, and it was impossible to swing the half chain behind the tire, so I had to fashion a hook out of a coat hanger.",
"It worked, but just barely; I'll try to fashion something more sturdy before I get caught trying to put these on some cold wet night on the road.",
"It also was difficult making the first connection at the top of the tire.",
"Hooking the rubber retainer was something best done with gloves and required some significant hand strength (although unhooking later was easier.) Lastly, remember where the first hookup (the one on the top back) was in relation to the tire, because when you remove them, it needs to be IN THE SAME POSITION so you can reach it and remove the chains.",
"Net, they fit OK, but won't be fun on that cold dark night; have warm, flexible gloves on hand."
] |
3 | Poor quality | I remember seeing this movie for the first time over thirty-five years ago in a high school film course. I loved it then, and it still is one of my favorite film-noir movies. I think there are plenty of reviews on the movie plot and actors, so there is no need to add anything in this respect. The film will always be a 5 star film for me.My only complaint, as my title indicates, is the quality of this print. While it is certainly watchable, about half-way through the film there is a problem with the right quarter of the frame. It is alternately too light and too dark as compared to the rest of the picture. Sometime is it so dark it is difficult to see anything at all in that part of the frame; other times it is so light that the figures appear to be ghosts. I give the quality 2 stars.I see some reviews have commented positively on the quality. So maybe I received a poor disc. I would return this disc, and ask for another copy if I were not living overseas. It is that bad. | 985 | [
"I remember seeing this movie for the first time over thirty-five years ago in a high school film course.",
"I loved it then, and it still is one of my favorite film-noir movies.",
"I think there are plenty of reviews on the movie plot and actors, so there is no need to add anything in this respect.",
"The film will always be a 5 star film for me.My only complaint, as my title indicates, is the quality of this print.",
"While it is certainly watchable, about half-way through the film there is a problem with the right quarter of the frame.",
"It is alternately too light and too dark as compared to the rest of the picture.",
"Sometime is it so dark it is difficult to see anything at all in that part of the frame; other times it is so light that the figures appear to be ghosts.",
"I give the quality 2 stars.I see some reviews have commented positively on the quality.",
"So maybe I received a poor disc.",
"I would return this disc, and ask for another copy if I were not living overseas.",
"It is that bad."
] |
3 | Milord! Milady! | This `roman à clés' is very original. The hero continues to live in different historical periods and undergoes a sex change.However, it is written in an emotional, sentimental, superlative style: `society in the reign of Queen Anne was of unparalleled brilliance. The graces were supreme.'Except for the first period, there are no conflicts, only rather superficial descriptions of the mood and spirits of the times. For V. Woolf, `to give a truthful account of society ... only those who have little need of the truth, and no respect for it - the poets and novelists - can be trusted to do it, for this is one of the causes where the truth does not exist.'`Orlando' is a perfect flight from reality: `But let other pens treat of sex and sexuality; we quit such odious subjects as soon as we can.' `Whigs and Tories, Liberal party and Labour party ... should be left to the historian.'This book is a clean, introvert, aristocratic, long ode to pure Beauty.Only for Virginia Woolf fans. | 985 | [
"This `roman à clés' is very original.",
"The hero continues to live in different historical periods and undergoes a sex change.However, it is written in an emotional, sentimental, superlative style: `society in the reign of Queen Anne was of unparalleled brilliance.",
"The graces were supreme.'Except for the first period, there are no conflicts, only rather superficial descriptions of the mood and spirits of the times.",
"For V.",
"Woolf, `to give a truthful account of society ... only those who have little need of the truth, and no respect for it - the poets and novelists - can be trusted to do it, for this is one of the causes where the truth does not exist.'`Orlando' is a perfect flight from reality: `But let other pens treat of sex and sexuality; we quit such odious subjects as soon as we can.' `Whigs and Tories, Liberal party and Labour party ... should be left to the historian.'This book is a clean, introvert, aristocratic, long ode to pure Beauty.Only for Virginia Woolf fans."
] |
3 | Below expectations | I couldn't believe it.. but it came without ANY kind of manual or assembly instructions! I had to print them out myself from the manufacturer's website.The packaging is very minimal, a few parts came with small scratches on them, I had to straighten out 2-3 metal parts that got a bent during shipping. The packaging box had a few small holes in it, bags that contained screws had holes too. It could have easily arrived with missing screws. The main cooking grids came with 3-4 nicks on their coating.The assembly manual is not user friendly and not very well thought out, towards the end especially.Took about 90 minutes to put it together, that's without counting the time spent by my wife trying to figure out the lame assembly instructions.Sometimes a tiny bit of BBQ grease manages to drip through vent openings on the bottom of the grill, openings which are not below the grease collection cup.The only reasons I gave it 3 stars is because it seems to work well as a LP gas BBQ. | 985 | [
"I couldn't believe it..",
"but it came without ANY kind of manual or assembly instructions!",
"I had to print them out myself from the manufacturer's website.The packaging is very minimal, a few parts came with small scratches on them, I had to straighten out 2-3 metal parts that got a bent during shipping.",
"The packaging box had a few small holes in it, bags that contained screws had holes too.",
"It could have easily arrived with missing screws.",
"The main cooking grids came with 3-4 nicks on their coating.The assembly manual is not user friendly and not very well thought out, towards the end especially.Took about 90 minutes to put it together, that's without counting the time spent by my wife trying to figure out the lame assembly instructions.Sometimes a tiny bit of BBQ grease manages to drip through vent openings on the bottom of the grill, openings which are not below the grease collection cup.The only reasons I gave it 3 stars is because it seems to work well as a LP gas BBQ."
] |
3 | A "Gateway Drug"... | I must admit, when I first got this CD I absolutely loved it. I thought it was great, like nothing I had ever heard before. But then again, I rarely used to listen to music. Now, I rarely listen to this CD. It's almost difficult to differentiate between songs, and, I think, the slow songs are painful to listen to. And now Evanescence is way too mainstream. Everyone is going on about how phenomenal this group is and, frankly, I find it very annoying.But, this group is not all bad. Through Amazon.com's reccomendations i was able to find other, *better* bands like Lacuna Coil, Tristania, Nightwish, and Artrosis (which I *highly* recommend, providing you don't mind listening to Polish music, and you can actually get ahold of one of their CDs).That's basically it. If you like mainstream music, go with Evanescence. If you want something more beautiful, meaningful, and overall better, I recommend Nightwish, Artrosis, Tristania, and/or Lacuna Coil. Trust me, you won't regret it. | 985 | [
"I must admit, when I first got this CD I absolutely loved it.",
"I thought it was great, like nothing I had ever heard before.",
"But then again, I rarely used to listen to music.",
"Now, I rarely listen to this CD.",
"It's almost difficult to differentiate between songs, and, I think, the slow songs are painful to listen to.",
"And now Evanescence is way too mainstream.",
"Everyone is going on about how phenomenal this group is and, frankly, I find it very annoying.But, this group is not all bad.",
"Through Amazon.com's reccomendations i was able to find other, *better* bands like Lacuna Coil, Tristania, Nightwish, and Artrosis (which I *highly* recommend, providing you don't mind listening to Polish music, and you can actually get ahold of one of their CDs).That's basically it.",
"If you like mainstream music, go with Evanescence.",
"If you want something more beautiful, meaningful, and overall better, I recommend Nightwish, Artrosis, Tristania, and/or Lacuna Coil.",
"Trust me, you won't regret it."
] |
3 | hmmm!!! | sadly, thats all I could say about this album. It really pains me to give this album three stars(really 2 stars but i gave him one for effort)he is an amazing artist but the poor production and out there lyrics are what made this album barely listenable. I thought his voice would get me over the horrible choice of beats but i found myself skipping alot of tracks. basically the singles and my favorite "we should be" are the only tracks that i feel are lyrically and productions wise good tracks. for all the pushed back release dates i expected this album to be a classic but i was deeply dissapointed. although he is not the worse rapper (20x better than solja boy) his rapping on a coulple tracks in the begining of the album made it feel segregated in style and form. Songs i would recommend: "wonder woman," "can't help but wait," "sex fo yo stereo," "we could be." if you want to hear some better Trey songs look to his mix tapes, honestly they have better songs than this one. | 985 | [
"sadly, thats all I could say about this album.",
"It really pains me to give this album three stars(really 2 stars but i gave him one for effort)he is an amazing artist but the poor production and out there lyrics are what made this album barely listenable.",
"I thought his voice would get me over the horrible choice of beats but i found myself skipping alot of tracks.",
"basically the singles and my favorite \"we should be\" are the only tracks that i feel are lyrically and productions wise good tracks.",
"for all the pushed back release dates i expected this album to be a classic but i was deeply dissapointed.",
"although he is not the worse rapper (20x better than solja boy) his rapping on a coulple tracks in the begining of the album made it feel segregated in style and form.",
"Songs i would recommend: \"wonder woman,\" \"can't help but wait,\" \"sex fo yo stereo,\" \"we could be.\" if you want to hear some better Trey songs look to his mix tapes, honestly they have better songs than this one."
] |
3 | Good Fairy Tale Twist | So, I read The City and The City by China Mieville and didn't like it. But I could see that the author had interesting ideas and wrote well. I decided to try another one of his books, that being King Rat. I ended up liking it. Although I would say I am not an experimental music buff, and I don't know anything about the culture, I found the book interesting. It was good to be immersed into a new world. I wish I had been immersed into it more. Usually, I find books to be too long. This one, I was wanting more details. Write a sequel or something in that same environment, and I'll buy it!As for storyline, I liked it. But, I always end up comparing to past books, and I just kept thinking how much I liked The Fox Woman by Kij Johnson. But, I prefer sensual books to gritty. It is just a matter of preference.I will definitely try another one of Mr. Mieville's books, most likely Perdido Street Station. I think he is interesting, and that I might find one of his books to be gold. | 985 | [
"So, I read The City and The City by China Mieville and didn't like it.",
"But I could see that the author had interesting ideas and wrote well.",
"I decided to try another one of his books, that being King Rat.",
"I ended up liking it.",
"Although I would say I am not an experimental music buff, and I don't know anything about the culture, I found the book interesting.",
"It was good to be immersed into a new world.",
"I wish I had been immersed into it more.",
"Usually, I find books to be too long.",
"This one, I was wanting more details.",
"Write a sequel or something in that same environment, and I'll buy it!",
"As for storyline, I liked it.",
"But, I always end up comparing to past books, and I just kept thinking how much I liked The Fox Woman by Kij Johnson.",
"But, I prefer sensual books to gritty.",
"It is just a matter of preference.I will definitely try another one of Mr.",
"Mieville's books, most likely Perdido Street Station.",
"I think he is interesting, and that I might find one of his books to be gold."
] |
3 | Old-Fashioned 70's Fun | It's been awhile since I reviewed a horror flick. I've been viewing films regarding education lately with my family and I haven't found any decent horror flicks that got my attention recently until I just rented this one andAn American Haunting. I plan to buy both soon.Most of the other reviewers here got it right on this one. This is a fun comedy/horror flick that would have been comfortable being released in the 1970's or even 80's. This film is lucky to have actors who know how to do this kind of film, a screen writer and director who knows how to be both funny and scary, and is confident that he can pull off this kind of unique genre.I completely enjoyed this homage to the 70's funny gorefest films of that era. Nothing great here, hence the three stars, but it is fun. It's not nearly as gross and disgusting as it could have been and nor is it as silly or dimwitted as these kinds of films typically are. It's a balanced horror film that has plenty of scares and laughs. | 985 | [
"It's been awhile since I reviewed a horror flick.",
"I've been viewing films regarding education lately with my family and I haven't found any decent horror flicks that got my attention recently until I just rented this one andAn American Haunting.",
"I plan to buy both soon.Most of the other reviewers here got it right on this one.",
"This is a fun comedy/horror flick that would have been comfortable being released in the 1970's or even 80's.",
"This film is lucky to have actors who know how to do this kind of film, a screen writer and director who knows how to be both funny and scary, and is confident that he can pull off this kind of unique genre.I completely enjoyed this homage to the 70's funny gorefest films of that era.",
"Nothing great here, hence the three stars, but it is fun.",
"It's not nearly as gross and disgusting as it could have been and nor is it as silly or dimwitted as these kinds of films typically are.",
"It's a balanced horror film that has plenty of scares and laughs."
] |
3 | The Pearl | The Pearl by John Steinbeck, is an exciting story about a man named Kino, who is a poor diver, and one day he finds a pearl in the ocean. He thinks that is the most valuable pearl ever. However, his wife Juana thinks that the pearl is going to bring them the evil. She is afraid and worried, and wants Kino to throw the pearl back into the ocean. Kino does not listen to the wise words of his wife though, instead he goes on thinking about the pearl's value, and how much money he could make from selling the pearl. When he goes to sell the pearl he finds out that it is barely worth anything. He thinks that he is being cheated. The book shows how people often go corrupt over money. He, his wife Juana, and his baby son Coyoto run away from the village. They run to the mountains to get away, but they are followed by the town's trackers. They have to try to escape from the trackers in order to survive. It is an amazing story with an unforgettable and totally unpredictable ending. | 985 | [
"The Pearl by John Steinbeck, is an exciting story about a man named Kino, who is a poor diver, and one day he finds a pearl in the ocean.",
"He thinks that is the most valuable pearl ever.",
"However, his wife Juana thinks that the pearl is going to bring them the evil.",
"She is afraid and worried, and wants Kino to throw the pearl back into the ocean.",
"Kino does not listen to the wise words of his wife though, instead he goes on thinking about the pearl's value, and how much money he could make from selling the pearl.",
"When he goes to sell the pearl he finds out that it is barely worth anything.",
"He thinks that he is being cheated.",
"The book shows how people often go corrupt over money.",
"He, his wife Juana, and his baby son Coyoto run away from the village.",
"They run to the mountains to get away, but they are followed by the town's trackers.",
"They have to try to escape from the trackers in order to survive.",
"It is an amazing story with an unforgettable and totally unpredictable ending."
] |
3 | Cool fight scenes | Jet Li plays en ex-cop who went to prison in Hong Kong for crimes his father committed. The father and younger brother move to the U.S. and continue with their criminal enterprises. Their main competition comes from a black family headed by Delroy Lindo. When Li's brother is killed, he breaks out of prison and comes to the U.S. to find out who did it. He meets Delroy Lindo's daughter who is the only one in the family not involved in the family business. She helps Li investigate who killed his brother. Along the way, her brother also gets killed and their are people in both organizations who are not as loyal as their bosses believe.Romeo Must Die was an enjoyable movie. The story moves along at a decent pace and Jet Li and Aaliyah have good chemistry together. There were some excellent fights with imaginative use of items at hand. I especially liked a fight Li was having with a woman. Deciding he couldn't hit a woman, he used Aaliyah's body to throw the punches and kicks. | 985 | [
"Jet Li plays en ex-cop who went to prison in Hong Kong for crimes his father committed.",
"The father and younger brother move to the U.S. and continue with their criminal enterprises.",
"Their main competition comes from a black family headed by Delroy Lindo.",
"When Li's brother is killed, he breaks out of prison and comes to the U.S. to find out who did it.",
"He meets Delroy Lindo's daughter who is the only one in the family not involved in the family business.",
"She helps Li investigate who killed his brother.",
"Along the way, her brother also gets killed and their are people in both organizations who are not as loyal as their bosses believe.Romeo Must Die was an enjoyable movie.",
"The story moves along at a decent pace and Jet Li and Aaliyah have good chemistry together.",
"There were some excellent fights with imaginative use of items at hand.",
"I especially liked a fight Li was having with a woman.",
"Deciding he couldn't hit a woman, he used Aaliyah's body to throw the punches and kicks."
] |
3 | An Ocean Apart | I have read all of Rosamund Pilcher's book, so I quite frankly did buy the book because Robin is her son. Overall, I enjoyed it, but I had some problems with it. Sometimes the language was a bit self-conscious and stilted; for example, when the doctor's wife said something "caringly," I winced. It sounded a bit syrupy. Also, I noticed the American characters often used words and phrasings that were much more British than American, which I think a good editor could have caught. The final problem I had was that the characters needed much more dimension. Rachel was an absolute saint and hard act to follow, and David was saved from sainthood because of his wallowing in self-pity and because he couldn't barbecue worth a darn! Having said all that, I will say that I read it from cover to cover, and once I was well into it, was interested enough in what happened that I was impatient to get back to it when called away. So he obviously has a gift; it just needs to be honed a bit. | 985 | [
"I have read all of Rosamund Pilcher's book, so I quite frankly did buy the book because Robin is her son.",
"Overall, I enjoyed it, but I had some problems with it.",
"Sometimes the language was a bit self-conscious and stilted; for example, when the doctor's wife said something \"caringly,\" I winced.",
"It sounded a bit syrupy.",
"Also, I noticed the American characters often used words and phrasings that were much more British than American, which I think a good editor could have caught.",
"The final problem I had was that the characters needed much more dimension.",
"Rachel was an absolute saint and hard act to follow, and David was saved from sainthood because of his wallowing in self-pity and because he couldn't barbecue worth a darn!",
"Having said all that, I will say that I read it from cover to cover, and once I was well into it, was interested enough in what happened that I was impatient to get back to it when called away.",
"So he obviously has a gift; it just needs to be honed a bit."
] |
3 | Disappointing but effective | As has been noted here and elsewhere, there is not much new going on in "Event Horizon". Still, unoriginality is not the greatest sin a movie can make. In my opinion dullness would be a greater crime. "Event Horizon" drew me in from the beginning and created a sense of suspense that did not dissipate despite various flaws in the script and direction. These flaws include potentially interesting characters with not enough meat on their bones, and a typical "explosive" Hollywood climax."Event Horizon" is beautiful to look at - the sets and effects are wonderfully realized, creating a sense of gothic foreboding - and the cast, working within the previously mentioned restraints of the script, are solid. There is some extreme gore in the film (most of it shown in rapid, nearly subliminal, shots)but I did not find it gratuitous despite its extremity."Event Horizon" is a flawed (I still feel cheated by the trite resolution)but none the less effective science fiction/horror film. | 985 | [
"As has been noted here and elsewhere, there is not much new going on in \"Event Horizon\".",
"Still, unoriginality is not the greatest sin a movie can make.",
"In my opinion dullness would be a greater crime.",
"\"Event Horizon\" drew me in from the beginning and created a sense of suspense that did not dissipate despite various flaws in the script and direction.",
"These flaws include potentially interesting characters with not enough meat on their bones, and a typical \"explosive\" Hollywood climax.\"Event Horizon\" is beautiful to look at - the sets and effects are wonderfully realized, creating a sense of gothic foreboding - and the cast, working within the previously mentioned restraints of the script, are solid.",
"There is some extreme gore in the film (most of it shown in rapid, nearly subliminal, shots)but I did not find it gratuitous despite its extremity.\"Event Horizon\" is a flawed (I still feel cheated by the trite resolution)but none the less effective science fiction/horror film."
] |
3 | A mediocre rush job | While I reading this book I was not sure that it was a conclusion of a trilogy or the third of four books. Having read it I am still not sure. The loose threads have pretty much been sown up but there no real plot or final resolution. It left me wanting more but I am not sure there anywhere a fourth book can go really. The ending I find painfully predictable. The book had a feel of a rush job, like resolving the mystery of the Lewis and Clark on the last page as an aside in a conversation! Please! How anticlimatic! What happened to building the tension? I felt like I eating thin soup. Again I got the feeling that Turtledove wanted to finish this book so he could move to other things. In a couple places in the last few chapters the writing style and grammar are awkward as if even teh prrofreader was geeting tired. The reason I gave it three stars and not lower is that the series is a great premise and if you loved the series you should read it, but wait for the paperback. | 985 | [
"While I reading this book I was not sure that it was a conclusion of a trilogy or the third of four books.",
"Having read it I am still not sure.",
"The loose threads have pretty much been sown up but there no real plot or final resolution.",
"It left me wanting more but I am not sure there anywhere a fourth book can go really.",
"The ending I find painfully predictable.",
"The book had a feel of a rush job, like resolving the mystery of the Lewis and Clark on the last page as an aside in a conversation!",
"Please!",
"How anticlimatic!",
"What happened to building the tension?",
"I felt like I eating thin soup.",
"Again I got the feeling that Turtledove wanted to finish this book so he could move to other things.",
"In a couple places in the last few chapters the writing style and grammar are awkward as if even teh prrofreader was geeting tired.",
"The reason I gave it three stars and not lower is that the series is a great premise and if you loved the series you should read it, but wait for the paperback."
] |
3 | A Bit of a Letdown | This business classic by Stephen Covey left me disappointed overall. I did extract some significant thoughts that can be used as quotes and food for thought:1. To learn and not do is really not to learn; to know and not do is really not to know.2. As you care less about what others think of you, you will care more about what others think of themselves and their worlds, including their relationship with you.3. The language of reactive people absolves them of responsibility, becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy.4. You can't talk your way out of problems you behave yourself into.5. Air doesn't motivate you when you have it--only when it is sucked out of the room. Unsatisfied needs motivate.For all of the content (350+ pages) there is an awful lot of theory and precious little practicality. Had the above points been included in a work about 1/3 the length, coupled with some good illustrations and a few practical exercises, this would have proven to be a better use of my time. | 985 | [
"This business classic by Stephen Covey left me disappointed overall.",
"I did extract some significant thoughts that can be used as quotes and food for thought:1.",
"To learn and not do is really not to learn; to know and not do is really not to know.2. As you care less about what others think of you, you will care more about what others think of themselves and their worlds, including their relationship with you.3. The language of reactive people absolves them of responsibility, becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy.4. You can't talk your way out of problems you behave yourself into.5. Air doesn't motivate you when you have it--only when it is sucked out of the room.",
"Unsatisfied needs motivate.For all of the content (350+ pages) there is an awful lot of theory and precious little practicality.",
"Had the above points been included in a work about 1/3 the length, coupled with some good illustrations and a few practical exercises, this would have proven to be a better use of my time."
] |
3 | JON KRAKAUER AND MORMONISM | I ALSO AM A HUGE JON KRAKAUER FAN AND WILL READ ANYTHING HE WRITES. i picked up this book in barnes and noble due to the krakauer name. i was expecting another mountain climbing book, much to my surprise, i discovered it was about mormonism. a religion i studied to become a part of during my teenage years. thank God that my parents wouldn't let me. while over all mormonism isn't a "bad" religion, at least not as bad as some, there were so many things i read in this book i didn't know. for instance,they believe masterbation is a sin. yet incest and molestation appear to be common. and whats up with the 13 yr old girls being married to the 50+ men. sometimes there own fathers/ stepfathers. while i do realize that there is a difference between the polygamous mormons and the mainstream LDS church, i find it rather frightening that this is the fasting growing christian religion in the united states.an informative and enjoyable read. what are you going to write about next jon? | 985 | [
"I ALSO AM A HUGE JON KRAKAUER FAN AND WILL READ ANYTHING HE WRITES.",
"i picked up this book in barnes and noble due to the krakauer name.",
"i was expecting another mountain climbing book, much to my surprise, i discovered it was about mormonism.",
"a religion i studied to become a part of during my teenage years.",
"thank God that my parents wouldn't let me.",
"while over all mormonism isn't a \"bad\" religion, at least not as bad as some, there were so many things i read in this book i didn't know.",
"for instance,they believe masterbation is a sin.",
"yet incest and molestation appear to be common.",
"and whats up with the 13 yr old girls being married to the 50+ men.",
"sometimes there own fathers/ stepfathers.",
"while i do realize that there is a difference between the polygamous mormons and the mainstream LDS church, i find it rather frightening that this is the fasting growing christian religion in the united states.an informative and enjoyable read.",
"what are you going to write about next jon?"
] |
3 | Great....when it worked | My wife got this for Christmas one year. We used it every night and it was great the first few months. As the spring rolled around and we started sleeping with the windows open, we did not run it. Once Summer was here and we had to close back up and run the AC, we went to start using it again and it would not run. I took it apart and could not get it to run at all. Eventually I was able to get it to work but found that the pump will freeze and needs to be opened up and manually turned while set on to get it going. Basically, it cannot sit for longer than a day without the motor locking up.The other problem with this is that it does not have a very good water sound as pictured. We found that we had to take some of the stones and put them in key spots on the leaves to get a good a nice water fountain sound.PROS:Nice lookLED lights under the leavesNice river rocksCONS:Motor is inconsistentBronze looks wears off after some timeHave to move rocks around to get the nice sound. | 985 | [
"My wife got this for Christmas one year.",
"We used it every night and it was great the first few months.",
"As the spring rolled around and we started sleeping with the windows open, we did not run it.",
"Once Summer was here and we had to close back up and run the AC, we went to start using it again and it would not run.",
"I took it apart and could not get it to run at all.",
"Eventually I was able to get it to work but found that the pump will freeze and needs to be opened up and manually turned while set on to get it going.",
"Basically, it cannot sit for longer than a day without the motor locking up.The other problem with this is that it does not have a very good water sound as pictured.",
"We found that we had to take some of the stones and put them in key spots on the leaves to get a good a nice water fountain sound.PROS:Nice lookLED lights under the leavesNice river rocksCONS:Motor is inconsistentBronze looks wears off after some timeHave to move rocks around to get the nice sound."
] |
3 | Much better than expected | Despite the lukewarm reviews, and maybe because I've never heard of the book it's based on, I thought this movie was a real hoot. Widmark, Mitchum and especially Douglas ham it up pretty good but that just adds to the fun of this sprawling epic about pioneer settlers determined to make it to Oregon. It's fun to see Widmark playing against type as a boozy, happy-go-lucky farmer with a beautiful wife and a serious case of wanderlust and Mitchum hilariously underplays his role as the requisite indian-wannabee trail guide, but this is Kirk's show through and through. He plays the hard edged ruthless tycoon, determined to reach Oregon at all costs so that he can fulfill his dream of empire building and it's always a delight to see him going fullstop, as he does here. Sally Field plays a raunchy southern girl too, a character that seems a bit daring for the times. Not a great western by any means, but a very entertaining flick and a worthy addition to any classic film library. | 985 | [
"Despite the lukewarm reviews, and maybe because I've never heard of the book it's based on, I thought this movie was a real hoot.",
"Widmark, Mitchum and especially Douglas ham it up pretty good but that just adds to the fun of this sprawling epic about pioneer settlers determined to make it to Oregon.",
"It's fun to see Widmark playing against type as a boozy, happy-go-lucky farmer with a beautiful wife and a serious case of wanderlust and Mitchum hilariously underplays his role as the requisite indian-wannabee trail guide, but this is Kirk's show through and through.",
"He plays the hard edged ruthless tycoon, determined to reach Oregon at all costs so that he can fulfill his dream of empire building and it's always a delight to see him going fullstop, as he does here.",
"Sally Field plays a raunchy southern girl too, a character that seems a bit daring for the times.",
"Not a great western by any means, but a very entertaining flick and a worthy addition to any classic film library."
] |
3 | Comparative review | If Colby would have left out the use of the "F" word, I would suspect this book could have been reduced about 10 pages in length. F this, F that, 2-3 times a page it seems. I was going to keep track, but that's a waste of my time, and I don't want to go back and reread this thing.I have read volumes of books on both Iraq and Afghanistan fighting and this one is really pathetic. I would guess if I was an alcoholic, druggie, floundering around, and not college bound, then getting this into print was a successful task for the author, and I applaud him for that.I get the feeling that he thinks it's cool to reference all the booze, the swearing, etc. I assuredly was not impressed.I've struggled to stay into this book and am at the halfway point, but I am forcing myself to finish it - hoping there is some worthwhile writing I am about to come into.I am not impressed with this one, and there are others out there that beat the socks off this one; Robert's Ridge, and many others. | 985 | [
"If Colby would have left out the use of the \"F\" word, I would suspect this book could have been reduced about 10 pages in length.",
"F this, F that, 2-3 times a page it seems.",
"I was going to keep track, but that's a waste of my time, and I don't want to go back and reread this thing.I have read volumes of books on both Iraq and Afghanistan fighting and this one is really pathetic.",
"I would guess if I was an alcoholic, druggie, floundering around, and not college bound, then getting this into print was a successful task for the author, and I applaud him for that.I get the feeling that he thinks it's cool to reference all the booze, the swearing, etc.",
"I assuredly was not impressed.I've struggled to stay into this book and am at the halfway point, but I am forcing myself to finish it - hoping there is some worthwhile writing I am about to come into.I am not impressed with this one, and there are others out there that beat the socks off this one; Robert's Ridge, and many others."
] |
3 | Good, but... | Not nearly as good as I had anticipated. I have been a Skillet fan for years, I own all of their albums, I have been to several live shows, and I love the guys and girls in this band for their integrity and honest lyrics. That is one of the two major problemss I have with this album. Lyrically, there is some good stuff here, BUT at certain points, the lyrics get really vague. It leaves me wondering who we are talking about, a girlfriend or God. Secondly, I have some problems with a couple of the songs just being far too...like Nickelback. For me, this similarity of sounds is not cool. I cannot stand Nickelback, but "Older" and "Goodbye" sound eerily similar (Nickelback's producer did handle these songs, so I guess that is why). Nevetheless, I did enjoy Rebirthing, Comatose, Better than Drugs, and Whispers, as well as a couple of others. However, my gripes with the lyrical and musical content were enough to lower my ranking. I will be hoping for a better effort next time. | 985 | [
"Not nearly as good as I had anticipated.",
"I have been a Skillet fan for years, I own all of their albums, I have been to several live shows, and I love the guys and girls in this band for their integrity and honest lyrics.",
"That is one of the two major problemss I have with this album.",
"Lyrically, there is some good stuff here, BUT at certain points, the lyrics get really vague.",
"It leaves me wondering who we are talking about, a girlfriend or God.",
"Secondly, I have some problems with a couple of the songs just being far too...like Nickelback.",
"For me, this similarity of sounds is not cool.",
"I cannot stand Nickelback, but \"Older\" and \"Goodbye\" sound eerily similar (Nickelback's producer did handle these songs, so I guess that is why).",
"Nevetheless, I did enjoy Rebirthing, Comatose, Better than Drugs, and Whispers, as well as a couple of others.",
"However, my gripes with the lyrical and musical content were enough to lower my ranking.",
"I will be hoping for a better effort next time."
] |
3 | Not as easy as I thought | I love that I only have to fill my sprayer once or twice to do the entire yard. And I love that I don't have to use one arm to carry a heavy tank. However, it is difficult to get on my shoulders when it's resting on the ground and it's not the best balanced on the ground with the hose and pump sticking out all over the place. Would have been nice if it had some kind of handles or straps to lift it off the ground and put it on a table so that I can get it on my back. It's too heavy when it's filled to sling it over my shoulders like a back pack. The little plastic clip that holds the shoulder strap to the tank broke the first time I tried that. Would also be nice if the hose didn't get stuck under the stand when trying to put it on the ground.Once I have the tank filled and on my back the rest is duck soup, except that it leaks from the pressure gauge. I have yet to figure out how to fix that and think I'll be calling the manufacturer. Not sure if this is a defect or not. | 985 | [
"I love that I only have to fill my sprayer once or twice to do the entire yard.",
"And I love that I don't have to use one arm to carry a heavy tank.",
"However, it is difficult to get on my shoulders when it's resting on the ground and it's not the best balanced on the ground with the hose and pump sticking out all over the place.",
"Would have been nice if it had some kind of handles or straps to lift it off the ground and put it on a table so that I can get it on my back.",
"It's too heavy when it's filled to sling it over my shoulders like a back pack.",
"The little plastic clip that holds the shoulder strap to the tank broke the first time I tried that.",
"Would also be nice if the hose didn't get stuck under the stand when trying to put it on the ground.Once I have the tank filled and on my back the rest is duck soup, except that it leaks from the pressure gauge.",
"I have yet to figure out how to fix that and think I'll be calling the manufacturer.",
"Not sure if this is a defect or not."
] |
3 | <<<<<Dangerously OK>>>>> | I bought Beyonce's solo debut album because I was helping the whole support Destiny's Child thing. Plus "Crazy In Love" is an alright song. I was reading the credits and basically most of her songs are sampled and therefore unoriginal. The songs are ok and they are not that bad but it could have been more original for a solo debut. Songs that should NOT have been on the album is "Speechless" and "Gift from Virgo"--- WHAT WAS SHE THINKING it sounds like unorganized junk. The highlightes of the CD is "Dangerously In Love 2"-- it sound the same as "Dangerously In Love" (From "Survivor") so the "2" is dumb.. I like Michelle's voice in that song.. "Hip Hop Star" is nice but different and I can't listen to it that much but it is a definite highlight.. "Dangerously In Love" is a satisfactory effort on Knowles' part. But I think you should go and but Michelle Williams' "Heart To Yours" or Kelly Rowland's "Simply Deep" unless you really want to buy the CD for the risque pictures. | 985 | [
"I bought Beyonce's solo debut album because I was helping the whole support Destiny's Child thing.",
"Plus \"Crazy In Love\" is an alright song.",
"I was reading the credits and basically most of her songs are sampled and therefore unoriginal.",
"The songs are ok and they are not that bad but it could have been more original for a solo debut.",
"Songs that should NOT have been on the album is \"Speechless\" and \"Gift from Virgo\"--- WHAT WAS SHE THINKING it sounds like unorganized junk.",
"The highlightes of the CD is \"Dangerously In Love 2\"-- it sound the same as \"Dangerously In Love\" (From \"Survivor\") so the \"2\" is dumb..",
"I like Michelle's voice in that song..",
"\"Hip Hop Star\" is nice but different and I can't listen to it that much but it is a definite highlight..",
"\"Dangerously In Love\" is a satisfactory effort on Knowles' part.",
"But I think you should go and but Michelle Williams' \"Heart To Yours\" or Kelly Rowland's \"Simply Deep\" unless you really want to buy the CD for the risque pictures."
] |
3 | Not what I expected. | The Living Sea is supposed to be one of the most important films on the vast blue realm, but it was a disappointment when I viewed it. It does not have very much sea footage. In fact, a single episode of Secrets of the Ocean Realm contains more underwater footage than this! If they wanted to stick a scene on the Coast Guard, surfers, or lore like that in the movie, the film should be called "View of the Coast Men", or "The Amazing Silver Surfers" instead of "The Living Sea."The title very much deceives a lover of the ocean. You expect it to document some battles between a Fringehead fish, or Hammerhead sharks, or anything, but basically all that is astounding about the sea in this movie is the swarm of jellyfish, which adds in another star out of two. Still not quite worth it. If you want a cool epic video truly on the ocean buy "The Blue Planet" series or "Secrets of the Ocean Realm" volumes. You have the right to disagree, but be assured that you WILL see better films. | 985 | [
"The Living Sea is supposed to be one of the most important films on the vast blue realm, but it was a disappointment when I viewed it.",
"It does not have very much sea footage.",
"In fact, a single episode of Secrets of the Ocean Realm contains more underwater footage than this!",
"If they wanted to stick a scene on the Coast Guard, surfers, or lore like that in the movie, the film should be called \"View of the Coast Men\", or \"The Amazing Silver Surfers\" instead of \"The Living Sea.\"The title very much deceives a lover of the ocean.",
"You expect it to document some battles between a Fringehead fish, or Hammerhead sharks, or anything, but basically all that is astounding about the sea in this movie is the swarm of jellyfish, which adds in another star out of two.",
"Still not quite worth it.",
"If you want a cool epic video truly on the ocean buy \"The Blue Planet\" series or \"Secrets of the Ocean Realm\" volumes.",
"You have the right to disagree, but be assured that you WILL see better films."
] |
3 | Buckle up your Recliner! | Indeed, you can never go back. The pressure to to be THE three best at their instuments in the late 60's is gone. No more Jack Bruce manic bass lines to challenge Clapton to excel, no more innovative extended jams, no Marshall stacks, no Gibsons by Clapton...no fire, no excitement. Even Clapton's mainstream signature song with the band, Crossroads, is once again reduced to the same plodding exercise he has made it since the band's demise. Bruce and Clapton never got along too well "back then", which contributed to some musical tension of sorts as well. You can hear and feel that tension, that pressure to step up on the original recordings. That's all in the past. The one positive for me on this DVD is Ginger Baker, as he shows he can not only hold his own with any drummer today, but can still outdo most. I generously give this performance three stars, but a blaze of past glory is sorely missed. Just put another log on the fireplace and settle back in your favorite chair. | 985 | [
"Indeed, you can never go back.",
"The pressure to to be THE three best at their instuments in the late 60's is gone.",
"No more Jack Bruce manic bass lines to challenge Clapton to excel, no more innovative extended jams, no Marshall stacks, no Gibsons by Clapton...no fire, no excitement.",
"Even Clapton's mainstream signature song with the band, Crossroads, is once again reduced to the same plodding exercise he has made it since the band's demise.",
"Bruce and Clapton never got along too well \"back then\", which contributed to some musical tension of sorts as well.",
"You can hear and feel that tension, that pressure to step up on the original recordings.",
"That's all in the past.",
"The one positive for me on this DVD is Ginger Baker, as he shows he can not only hold his own with any drummer today, but can still outdo most.",
"I generously give this performance three stars, but a blaze of past glory is sorely missed.",
"Just put another log on the fireplace and settle back in your favorite chair."
] |
3 | Grisly | If you are expecting a nice romantic suspense novel when you see Nora Roberts' name on the cover, then you are in for an unpleasant shock. This is a horror novel, and as such, it is quite well done, well written, and well plotted. Unfortunately, I don't knowingly read the horror genre, because graphic descriptions of women being tortured, raped, and burned to a crisp are simply not the way I care to spend my afternoons.If Roberts wanted to go into this genre -- and it is her prerogative to write whatever she wishes -- then it might have been better for her faithful readers if she had used a pseudonym, so that they are not misled into thinking they are buying one kind of novel, when in fact, they are buying something quite different indeed.So I averaged my rating for this book: five stars, certainly, for the quality of the writing, the characterizations, and the storytelling; but one star because as a reader, I felt a little deceived about what type of book I was getting. | 985 | [
"If you are expecting a nice romantic suspense novel when you see Nora Roberts' name on the cover, then you are in for an unpleasant shock.",
"This is a horror novel, and as such, it is quite well done, well written, and well plotted.",
"Unfortunately, I don't knowingly read the horror genre, because graphic descriptions of women being tortured, raped, and burned to a crisp are simply not the way I care to spend my afternoons.If Roberts wanted to go into this genre -- and it is her prerogative to write whatever she wishes -- then it might have been better for her faithful readers if she had used a pseudonym, so that they are not misled into thinking they are buying one kind of novel, when in fact, they are buying something quite different indeed.So I averaged my rating for this book: five stars, certainly, for the quality of the writing, the characterizations, and the storytelling; but one star because as a reader, I felt a little deceived about what type of book I was getting."
] |
3 | Julie's magic pulls it off | I remember when this films came out--at a time when a cultural shift in taste had recently sunk Miss Andrews previous outing with STAR (a musical retelling of the life of Gertrude Lawrence) Fortunaely Julie is not only a great singer but a great actress. I personally rate her as one of only three actress/singers who rate a 10 out of 10 in their ability to perform greatly in a film musical (the other two are Garland and Streisand) Although the songs Julie sings in this film are very appropriate to the story , when she sings, it is so easy to get lost in it, and forget the plot. Because of Miss Andrews good girl persona, it is also easy to forget that her charater"Lily" is really a spy working agaist her own country.This is a charming enjoyable romp, counterpointed by the swagger of Rock Hudson and the physical comedy of Blake Edwards. The only Special features of note are several deleted scenes. I only wish it had commentary by Mr and Mrs Edwards the DV o Victor/Victoria. | 985 | [
"I remember when this films came out--at a time when a cultural shift in taste had recently sunk Miss Andrews previous outing with STAR (a musical retelling of the life of Gertrude Lawrence) Fortunaely Julie is not only a great singer but a great actress.",
"I personally rate her as one of only three actress/singers who rate a 10 out of 10 in their ability to perform greatly in a film musical (the other two are Garland and Streisand) Although the songs Julie sings in this film are very appropriate to the story , when she sings, it is so easy to get lost in it, and forget the plot.",
"Because of Miss Andrews good girl persona, it is also easy to forget that her charater\"Lily\" is really a spy working agaist her own country.This is a charming enjoyable romp, counterpointed by the swagger of Rock Hudson and the physical comedy of Blake Edwards.",
"The only Special features of note are several deleted scenes.",
"I only wish it had commentary by Mr and Mrs Edwards the DV o Victor/Victoria."
] |
3 | Oh no.... | "The Oh in Ohio" had a lot of the ingredients to make it a successful film but it didn't quite do it for me. I enjoy the premise of the film as it centers on the Priscilla's sexual awakening. I enjoy Paul Rudd's performance. He is always likable. I commend the film for pairing an unlikely couple together, even though it is not within the norms of Hollywood. However, I found the film to be oddly hollow. While I appreciated the trajectory and character arc of Priscilla and Jack, I also found it difficult to pinpoint the point of the story. Priscilla's narrative felt confident. It knew where it wanted to go. However, Paul Rudd's storyline seems muddied. I wasn't sure how his narrative fit into the grand scheme of the movie. The ending seemed abrupt and unconvincing. It left us a void that the movie should have filled. That said, it is still an enjoyable film. Paul Rudd and Parker Posey are great enough actors to keep us captivated, even if the story doesn't do them justice. | 985 | [
"\"The Oh in Ohio\" had a lot of the ingredients to make it a successful film but it didn't quite do it for me.",
"I enjoy the premise of the film as it centers on the Priscilla's sexual awakening.",
"I enjoy Paul Rudd's performance.",
"He is always likable.",
"I commend the film for pairing an unlikely couple together, even though it is not within the norms of Hollywood.",
"However, I found the film to be oddly hollow.",
"While I appreciated the trajectory and character arc of Priscilla and Jack, I also found it difficult to pinpoint the point of the story.",
"Priscilla's narrative felt confident.",
"It knew where it wanted to go.",
"However, Paul Rudd's storyline seems muddied.",
"I wasn't sure how his narrative fit into the grand scheme of the movie.",
"The ending seemed abrupt and unconvincing.",
"It left us a void that the movie should have filled.",
"That said, it is still an enjoyable film.",
"Paul Rudd and Parker Posey are great enough actors to keep us captivated, even if the story doesn't do them justice."
] |
3 | Hey Jude! | Okay, I am not a girl for romance novels (heavy breathing in print gets a bit squicky at times)...BUT I came across this (hardbound edition) in high school and it made me a Deveraux fan for life. I have most of her crumbly paperbacks (without bosomy, steamy covers like most romance novels) stacked up around my flat. The story here is heartwarming. It almost makes you BELIEVE that this flighty soul-hearted woman with chestnut hair really captured the stubborn and oh-so-male heart of this man across the ages. I've found myself every time my shower water goes cold remembering the passage of the heroine bathing in the fountain, or the idea of cooking for a man bringing pleasure, bringing memories of this book as though they were experiences of my own. In my mind, this makes a great read. It's not Faulkner or Oates or even Margaret Mitchell...but it is delightful, engaging, and if you're dabbling in picking up a lighthearted trip through some pages- pick this, you'll like it! | 985 | [
"Okay, I am not a girl for romance novels (heavy breathing in print gets a bit squicky at times)...BUT I came across this (hardbound edition) in high school and it made me a Deveraux fan for life.",
"I have most of her crumbly paperbacks (without bosomy, steamy covers like most romance novels) stacked up around my flat.",
"The story here is heartwarming.",
"It almost makes you BELIEVE that this flighty soul-hearted woman with chestnut hair really captured the stubborn and oh-so-male heart of this man across the ages.",
"I've found myself every time my shower water goes cold remembering the passage of the heroine bathing in the fountain, or the idea of cooking for a man bringing pleasure, bringing memories of this book as though they were experiences of my own.",
"In my mind, this makes a great read.",
"It's not Faulkner or Oates or even Margaret Mitchell...but it is delightful, engaging, and if you're dabbling in picking up a lighthearted trip through some pages- pick this, you'll like it!"
] |
3 | Meh, better than expected. | When a friend of mine [who keeps babbling on endlessly about KoRn's god-like powers over our tiny little human brains] lent me this CD I put in my CD case thinking "This ____ is going to be unspeakably bad", yet I was pleasantly surprised that it is not actually a BAD record, it's an ok one for a numetal band. KoRn really doesn't write "songs", at least none that stand out, and they do not vary much, they also have very limited technical talent, and their lyrics are quite annoying and repetitive, BUT! there is one thing that saves this album, something which is possibly the ost important thing about music, and that is, it has a very distinctive and cool, very METAL sound which only KoRn can properly produce. It's a bleak and fuzzy grind, in which you can barely understand what Jon Davis is saying at all [which is a good thing], but actually sounds entretaining, at least for a while. Reccomended for fans of NuMetal, since KoRn is basically the only good band in the genre. | 985 | [
"When a friend of mine [who keeps babbling on endlessly about KoRn's god-like powers over our tiny little human brains] lent me this CD I put in my CD case thinking \"This ____ is going to be unspeakably bad\", yet I was pleasantly surprised that it is not actually a BAD record, it's an ok one for a numetal band.",
"KoRn really doesn't write \"songs\", at least none that stand out, and they do not vary much, they also have very limited technical talent, and their lyrics are quite annoying and repetitive, BUT!",
"there is one thing that saves this album, something which is possibly the ost important thing about music, and that is, it has a very distinctive and cool, very METAL sound which only KoRn can properly produce.",
"It's a bleak and fuzzy grind, in which you can barely understand what Jon Davis is saying at all [which is a good thing], but actually sounds entretaining, at least for a while.",
"Reccomended for fans of NuMetal, since KoRn is basically the only good band in the genre."
] |
3 | Hawaii | Hawaii is an epic novel about the history of the Hawaiian islands beginning with their formation from underwater volcanoes and the brave Bora Borans who came to settle the islands in their canoes to the U.S. missionaries and Asian peoples journeying for new lives in the exotic islands.This is the first Michener novel that I have read and I enjoyed some parts immensely while others fell flat for me and took awhile to plough through. The Bora Bora section was fascinating, showing their culture, customs, and bravery at setting off on an incredibly long journey without exact navigational directions or knowledge of what may lie ahead. I also enjoyed the tale of the early missionaries to the islands. Where I started to lose interest was with the very long section on the Chinese immigrants to the islands and the Japanese section as well, which I expected to be more exciting with the war and Hawaii's role in it.I'll try some more Michener novels, but for me this one was just ok. | 985 | [
"Hawaii is an epic novel about the history of the Hawaiian islands beginning with their formation from underwater volcanoes and the brave Bora Borans who came to settle the islands in their canoes to the U.S. missionaries and Asian peoples journeying for new lives in the exotic islands.This is the first Michener novel that I have read and I enjoyed some parts immensely while others fell flat for me and took awhile to plough through.",
"The Bora Bora section was fascinating, showing their culture, customs, and bravery at setting off on an incredibly long journey without exact navigational directions or knowledge of what may lie ahead.",
"I also enjoyed the tale of the early missionaries to the islands.",
"Where I started to lose interest was with the very long section on the Chinese immigrants to the islands and the Japanese section as well, which I expected to be more exciting with the war and Hawaii's role in it.I'll try some more Michener novels, but for me this one was just ok."
] |
3 | Is this a band? | I'll start by saying that I'm a big fan of Paul Rodgers' vocals. For that alone I'll give this 3 stars, that and the song "Stone". It was written by Chris Rea, and includes his guitar playing as well as David Gilmour's. It is easily the best song on this album. "Laying Down the Law" is also good, sounding like a Bad Company tune with Paul on piano. My third favorite song is "Miss You in a Heartbeat", written by Phil Collen of Def Leppard (and later released by them as well), a song that Paul carries well. My only question is why was this a band? Three of the songs were written by Rodgers, he sang all the lead vocals, and more than a dozen guest artists performed or wrote the other songs. As far as I can tell Jones played drums and nothing more, so why was this a two person band? My point is that it is clearly a Paul Rodgers solo project and should have been labeled as such. Nevertheless, if you like Paul's music, go ahead and get this for the reasons that I stated above. | 985 | [
"I'll start by saying that I'm a big fan of Paul Rodgers' vocals.",
"For that alone I'll give this 3 stars, that and the song \"Stone\".",
"It was written by Chris Rea, and includes his guitar playing as well as David Gilmour's.",
"It is easily the best song on this album.",
"\"Laying Down the Law\" is also good, sounding like a Bad Company tune with Paul on piano.",
"My third favorite song is \"Miss You in a Heartbeat\", written by Phil Collen of Def Leppard (and later released by them as well), a song that Paul carries well.",
"My only question is why was this a band?",
"Three of the songs were written by Rodgers, he sang all the lead vocals, and more than a dozen guest artists performed or wrote the other songs.",
"As far as I can tell Jones played drums and nothing more, so why was this a two person band?",
"My point is that it is clearly a Paul Rodgers solo project and should have been labeled as such.",
"Nevertheless, if you like Paul's music, go ahead and get this for the reasons that I stated above."
] |
3 | The Bride Price | The "Bride Price" by Buchi Emecheta is an informative insight into the culture, traditions and history of the Nigerian peoples and as a whole, is well served as an introduction to the rich customs and heritages of Africans. I must admit that the ending, while it was not necessarily suprising, was a bit disappointing and seemed to sort of fizzle out. While the over-all theme that I detected, that being the inability of the African people to remove themselves from their cultures, families and religious and secular traditions (not that such is desirable), regardless of lingering influence from Western domination, was in a sense captured by Emecheta's choice of an ending, although I feel it could have perhaps been handeled better, with more of a twist. However, in ultimate value this novel is a easy and enjoyable read, with an, at times captivating story line that is deeply intertwined, once again in the culture and traditions of the African and specifically Nigerian people. | 985 | [
"The \"Bride Price\" by Buchi Emecheta is an informative insight into the culture, traditions and history of the Nigerian peoples and as a whole, is well served as an introduction to the rich customs and heritages of Africans.",
"I must admit that the ending, while it was not necessarily suprising, was a bit disappointing and seemed to sort of fizzle out.",
"While the over-all theme that I detected, that being the inability of the African people to remove themselves from their cultures, families and religious and secular traditions (not that such is desirable), regardless of lingering influence from Western domination, was in a sense captured by Emecheta's choice of an ending, although I feel it could have perhaps been handeled better, with more of a twist.",
"However, in ultimate value this novel is a easy and enjoyable read, with an, at times captivating story line that is deeply intertwined, once again in the culture and traditions of the African and specifically Nigerian people."
] |
3 | solid deja-vu | Well, for those who expected the band to go a notch higher than "without You I am nothing" , there may be a lot of dissapointment with "Black Market Music". Its exactly the same Placebo formula only with cranked up guitars and an ever present androginous Brian Molko, with more bleeding lyrics.Not much creativity, not much development, not much challenge taken, but nevertheless a solid and consistent production for the trio.In "Black Market Music", the rawness of their first album is somewhat balanced with the melancholy of their second.As a whole, the album defines the band and shows its integrity without going any further than what it had achieved. For those who don't know Placebo, this album may turn out to be a worthwhile promising discovery.Favorite tracks on this album : "Days Before You Came" "Special K" (the 2 are very similar), "Passive Aggressive", "Narcoleptic" and "Haemaglobin" and to a degree, "Taste in Men" which, in my opinion matches half a "Pure Morning". | 985 | [
"Well, for those who expected the band to go a notch higher than \"without You I am nothing\" , there may be a lot of dissapointment with \"Black Market Music\".",
"Its exactly the same Placebo formula only with cranked up guitars and an ever present androginous Brian Molko, with more bleeding lyrics.Not much creativity, not much development, not much challenge taken, but nevertheless a solid and consistent production for the trio.In \"Black Market Music\", the rawness of their first album is somewhat balanced with the melancholy of their second.As a whole, the album defines the band and shows its integrity without going any further than what it had achieved.",
"For those who don't know Placebo, this album may turn out to be a worthwhile promising discovery.Favorite tracks on this album : \"Days Before You Came\" \"Special K\" (the 2 are very similar), \"Passive Aggressive\", \"Narcoleptic\" and \"Haemaglobin\" and to a degree, \"Taste in Men\" which, in my opinion matches half a \"Pure Morning\"."
] |
3 | nice try but not quite | There's a beautiful film in here which captures all of the passion, beauty, horror, and mental devastation of the novel. Unfortunately, you've to wait an hour and a half to get to it. Only when the miscast actors stop talking (i.e. Malkovich dies) does the real story begin, and what a great story it is. The lost American loses her ability to communicate and what's left is the image, the essence, the grand surrounding. As vast as it is empty, the setting envelops and virtually kills the old self, a new one (or an old one docile) emerges but she too can cope only slightly. The score here is wonderful if perhaps wrong. The cinematography is about what you'd expect from Vittorio (ne c'est pas rein si no par excellence). Bertolucci has always been at his best when he let the strange silences and voids of human communication (with himself, the environment, etc.) take over...this is no exception. The film is wonderful, but only after the drunkeness of the first hour and a half. | 985 | [
"There's a beautiful film in here which captures all of the passion, beauty, horror, and mental devastation of the novel.",
"Unfortunately, you've to wait an hour and a half to get to it.",
"Only when the miscast actors stop talking (i.e. Malkovich dies) does the real story begin, and what a great story it is.",
"The lost American loses her ability to communicate and what's left is the image, the essence, the grand surrounding.",
"As vast as it is empty, the setting envelops and virtually kills the old self, a new one (or an old one docile) emerges but she too can cope only slightly.",
"The score here is wonderful if perhaps wrong.",
"The cinematography is about what you'd expect from Vittorio (ne c'est pas rein si no par excellence).",
"Bertolucci has always been at his best when he let the strange silences and voids of human communication (with himself, the environment, etc.) take over...this is no exception.",
"The film is wonderful, but only after the drunkeness of the first hour and a half."
] |
3 | Not Perfect, but OK | Not perfect, but certainly not a one-star anime. The animation is simply amazing. Rent it for that if nothing else. Compared to Plastic Little, every other anime looks like Scooby Doo.Remember the scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark where Jones is about to face a giant with a sword, then rather than fight him, Jones just pulls out a gun and shoots him? That unconventional not-what-you-expect touch made the move unique. A lot of the fights in Plastic Little are like that. That's why some people here are upset because rather than another set of big super-fights, the heroes/villains use guile and end it quickly. It's unconventional, but after seeing dozens of other animes, it's nice.If you're not familiar with anime yet, I would suggest you pass this one up and get Tenchi Muyo, Birdy the Mighty, or Ah! My Goddess! The plot is much easier to follow in those animes. If you've seen a lot of anime, and are looking for something new, Plastic Little may be what you're looking for. | 985 | [
"Not perfect, but certainly not a one-star anime.",
"The animation is simply amazing.",
"Rent it for that if nothing else.",
"Compared to Plastic Little, every other anime looks like Scooby Doo.Remember the scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark where Jones is about to face a giant with a sword, then rather than fight him, Jones just pulls out a gun and shoots him?",
"That unconventional not-what-you-expect touch made the move unique.",
"A lot of the fights in Plastic Little are like that.",
"That's why some people here are upset because rather than another set of big super-fights, the heroes/villains use guile and end it quickly.",
"It's unconventional, but after seeing dozens of other animes, it's nice.If you're not familiar with anime yet, I would suggest you pass this one up and get Tenchi Muyo, Birdy the Mighty, or Ah!",
"My Goddess!",
"The plot is much easier to follow in those animes.",
"If you've seen a lot of anime, and are looking for something new, Plastic Little may be what you're looking for."
] |
3 | Predictable yet enjoyable | I don't know if it's fair to call this movie a chick flick. It can be considered so every bit as much as Mel Gibson's "What Women Want": it is a chick flick with a twist, where the chauvinistic "highly coveted" bachelor is redempted from his world... well, sorta!The movie is quite predictable: there are some sex scenes; romantic moments with french music, wine and the beach, and tales of heartbreak and reconciliation. For such a repeated plot, you probably wouldn't give the movie too much credit, but except for a few moments, the movie is actually saved by the performances of the two leads, mostly Diane Keaton, who played a brilliant part that will make you laugh real hard.I don't think it's "the worse movie ever" or some other categorizations it's received like that, but there are far better movies (and stories) out there (if you want to dig into the theme, do pick up the Gibson flick I mentioned earlier -you're bound to like it even more). Overall, I give it 3.5 stars. | 985 | [
"I don't know if it's fair to call this movie a chick flick.",
"It can be considered so every bit as much as Mel Gibson's \"What Women Want\": it is a chick flick with a twist, where the chauvinistic \"highly coveted\" bachelor is redempted from his world... well, sorta!",
"The movie is quite predictable: there are some sex scenes; romantic moments with french music, wine and the beach, and tales of heartbreak and reconciliation.",
"For such a repeated plot, you probably wouldn't give the movie too much credit, but except for a few moments, the movie is actually saved by the performances of the two leads, mostly Diane Keaton, who played a brilliant part that will make you laugh real hard.I don't think it's \"the worse movie ever\" or some other categorizations it's received like that, but there are far better movies (and stories) out there (if you want to dig into the theme, do pick up the Gibson flick I mentioned earlier -you're bound to like it even more).",
"Overall, I give it 3.5 stars."
] |
3 | The Love of Money | Raffles Haw is the new guy in town and the whole population is atwitter with gossip. When his home is overtaken by workmen and strange boxes are seen coming and going, it only adds to the intrigue. Robert and Laura are his nearest neighbors and are soon delighted to meet this eccentric new addition to the small English town.When the brother and sister pair find out how filthy rich Haw is they swear to remain untouched by his wealth. That much money, though? What would you do?This is an interesting short read (free on Kindle) about the the love of money and how that love can corrupt a soul. Those words ring true still today (this book would make an awesome reality TV show!). The is a story very much like something Jules Verne would write with some interesting tidbits about inventions and chemistry in the pursuit of gold and power. If you like Doyle and Victorian literature, it's a fun read.Even though you know how it's all going to end. That much money? What would you do? | 985 | [
"Raffles Haw is the new guy in town and the whole population is atwitter with gossip.",
"When his home is overtaken by workmen and strange boxes are seen coming and going, it only adds to the intrigue.",
"Robert and Laura are his nearest neighbors and are soon delighted to meet this eccentric new addition to the small English town.When the brother and sister pair find out how filthy rich Haw is they swear to remain untouched by his wealth.",
"That much money, though?",
"What would you do?",
"This is an interesting short read (free on Kindle) about the the love of money and how that love can corrupt a soul.",
"Those words ring true still today (this book would make an awesome reality TV show!",
").",
"The is a story very much like something Jules Verne would write with some interesting tidbits about inventions and chemistry in the pursuit of gold and power.",
"If you like Doyle and Victorian literature, it's a fun read.Even though you know how it's all going to end.",
"That much money?",
"What would you do?"
] |
3 | Grounded? | Maybe. But the graphics are excellent. Best RTS ever? No way! While it has its moments, it also has its problems. Again, graphics are terrific. Some of the units are cool, but some of the air units they have can't attack anything, so why have them! The missions are a joke for the most part. I played this game for 3 days totaling about 8 hours and beat 14 missions. A little too easy if you ask me. The screen movement is alot like Myth, it ... . Its tough to find a good line of sight and you can't get a good look at the battles going on because if move in too close, then you miss getting attacked somewhere else. Plus they have a bunch of icons all over the screen that block your view. The music is also good. The cinematics were good as was the story. I expected a little more from a Sierra product especially after Half-life. Overall, I did enjoy the game. I would have liked it more if it was a little harder. Kinda of stinks to spend that kind of money for such an easy game. | 985 | [
"Maybe.",
"But the graphics are excellent.",
"Best RTS ever?",
"No way!",
"While it has its moments, it also has its problems.",
"Again, graphics are terrific.",
"Some of the units are cool, but some of the air units they have can't attack anything, so why have them!",
"The missions are a joke for the most part.",
"I played this game for 3 days totaling about 8 hours and beat 14 missions.",
"A little too easy if you ask me.",
"The screen movement is alot like Myth, it ....",
"Its tough to find a good line of sight and you can't get a good look at the battles going on because if move in too close, then you miss getting attacked somewhere else.",
"Plus they have a bunch of icons all over the screen that block your view.",
"The music is also good.",
"The cinematics were good as was the story.",
"I expected a little more from a Sierra product especially after Half-life.",
"Overall, I did enjoy the game.",
"I would have liked it more if it was a little harder.",
"Kinda of stinks to spend that kind of money for such an easy game."
] |
3 | Good but S-L-O-W | I would have given this phone 5 stars if it wasn't for the fact that I would rather use my 3330 to do all the most common things you do with a phone. It's important that people know the following:First, the interface is slow. You hit the message button on the front and it takes a matter of SECONDS to bring up the menu. Same with the contacts list, recent call list and everything else.Secondly, in addition to the lag each time you give a command, it's just not that easily useable on the go. The number buttons are crammed into a 3x4cm area, the fonts are small, the interface is too convoluted and frustrating, it's not that customisable as well.The plusses are the features, look, good signal and battery life, memory size and robustness. The camera and video functionality is decent, I can't see myself wasting my time with it, but some people will.All in all I would say wait for the cell phone companies to create a PDA/cell hybrid that is efficient and easy to use as a phone. | 985 | [
"I would have given this phone 5 stars if it wasn't for the fact that I would rather use my 3330 to do all the most common things you do with a phone.",
"It's important that people know the following:First, the interface is slow.",
"You hit the message button on the front and it takes a matter of SECONDS to bring up the menu.",
"Same with the contacts list, recent call list and everything else.Secondly, in addition to the lag each time you give a command, it's just not that easily useable on the go.",
"The number buttons are crammed into a 3x4cm area, the fonts are small, the interface is too convoluted and frustrating, it's not that customisable as well.The plusses are the features, look, good signal and battery life, memory size and robustness.",
"The camera and video functionality is decent, I can't see myself wasting my time with it, but some people will.All in all I would say wait for the cell phone companies to create a PDA/cell hybrid that is efficient and easy to use as a phone."
] |
3 | Not a great recording. | This one is only for die-hard GENTLE GIANT fans like myself.The sound is horrible(Gary Green's guitar is inaudible half the time), but the song selection is interesting.It's nice to hear live renditions of the songs from CIVILIANand the biggest surprise may be GIANT FOR A DAY. The versionhere has more keyboards than it's studio counterpart. It's alsonice to hear PLAYING THE GAME from POWER AND THE GLORY. The per-formances by the band can't be faulted, but it sure would havebeen nice if the recording quality was better. Still, the linernotes are very informative and entertaining and I like the photoof DEREK SHULMAN wearing the mask from GIANT FOR A DAY.The five man percussion jam is cool, but I find it disappointingthat they kept it almost the same after all them years of doingit in concert.Anyhow, fans of GENTLE GIANT during their later years will eatthis up like cereal!I'm giving the album threestars because I really love this band and really like their CIV-ILIAN album. | 985 | [
"This one is only for die-hard GENTLE GIANT fans like myself.The sound is horrible(Gary Green's guitar is inaudible half the time), but the song selection is interesting.It's nice to hear live renditions of the songs from CIVILIANand the biggest surprise may be GIANT FOR A DAY.",
"The versionhere has more keyboards than it's studio counterpart.",
"It's alsonice to hear PLAYING THE GAME from POWER AND THE GLORY.",
"The per-formances by the band can't be faulted, but it sure would havebeen nice if the recording quality was better.",
"Still, the linernotes are very informative and entertaining and I like the photoof DEREK SHULMAN wearing the mask from GIANT FOR A DAY.The five man percussion jam is cool, but I find it disappointingthat they kept it almost the same after all them years of doingit in concert.Anyhow, fans of GENTLE GIANT during their later years will eatthis up like cereal!",
"I'm giving the album threestars because I really love this band and really like their CIV-ILIAN album."
] |
3 | Hack Indeed... | I was very surprised by this one. It begins with your standard horror/slasher setup: group of college kids--and this group contains every cliche` you can think of--leaves to go do extra credit on an island out in the middle of nowhere, things begin to happen, and you'd think "here we are again"--AND you'd be WRONG!I don't agree that the movie will have you "guessing until the end" (lord, if you can't figure out who's offing the kids, you need to turn in your horror membership card!), but I did enjoy the ending because...well, see for yourself! I think the title for this movie is very appropriate.The movie's running time is 100 minutes. It is rated R for some nudity and campy blood and violence. You know; you're STANDARD slasher movie! It is also crammed full of named actors appearing in cameos. I almost didn't recognize William Forsythe and Kane Hodder (former Jason Vorhees AND Victor Crowley of "Hatchet" fame) doesn't even receive a mention. Lots of fun. I recommend it. | 985 | [
"I was very surprised by this one.",
"It begins with your standard horror/slasher setup: group of college kids--and this group contains every cliche` you can think of--leaves to go do extra credit on an island out in the middle of nowhere, things begin to happen, and you'd think \"here we are again\"--AND you'd be WRONG!",
"I don't agree that the movie will have you \"guessing until the end\" (lord, if you can't figure out who's offing the kids, you need to turn in your horror membership card!",
"), but I did enjoy the ending because...well, see for yourself!",
"I think the title for this movie is very appropriate.The movie's running time is 100 minutes.",
"It is rated R for some nudity and campy blood and violence.",
"You know; you're STANDARD slasher movie!",
"It is also crammed full of named actors appearing in cameos.",
"I almost didn't recognize William Forsythe and Kane Hodder (former Jason Vorhees AND Victor Crowley of \"Hatchet\" fame) doesn't even receive a mention.",
"Lots of fun.",
"I recommend it."
] |
3 | Good while it lasted | It was good while it lasted. I used it about twice a day for almost six months. I figure all in all I got 300-350 espressos out of it before the pump pretty much quit. It still makes a lot of noise and sputters a bit but just can't create the pressure any longer. So is it worth it? Actually I am still giving it three stars. I figure mine lasted for a shorter period than most but even if most last for about a year, for $100-$120 (free shipping with Prime) that comes out to about 30 cents per shot each morning. At $2.00 per Espresso con Panna at the local Starbucks it paid for itself in a month. So within 6 months I do think it is a bit disposable but still worth it...just consider I am not alone.And no, I did not consider sending back. It is made in China and no local repair firm. I opened it and see no way to replace the pump myself. The thing weighs about 20# so shipping back when shipping a new one was free with Prime is just not worth it. So go ahead but buyer beware. | 985 | [
"It was good while it lasted.",
"I used it about twice a day for almost six months.",
"I figure all in all I got 300-350 espressos out of it before the pump pretty much quit.",
"It still makes a lot of noise and sputters a bit but just can't create the pressure any longer.",
"So is it worth it?",
"Actually I am still giving it three stars.",
"I figure mine lasted for a shorter period than most but even if most last for about a year, for $100-$120 (free shipping with Prime) that comes out to about 30 cents per shot each morning.",
"At $2.00 per Espresso con Panna at the local Starbucks it paid for itself in a month.",
"So within 6 months I do think it is a bit disposable but still worth it...just consider I am not alone.And no, I did not consider sending back.",
"It is made in China and no local repair firm.",
"I opened it and see no way to replace the pump myself.",
"The thing weighs about 20# so shipping back when shipping a new one was free with Prime is just not worth it.",
"So go ahead but buyer beware."
] |
3 | Is It Worth The Money? | You're probably asking yourself, "Is this case really worth about 80 bucks?" That's exactly what I was thinking, so I ordered one to check it out.What I found was a very sturdy, all aluminum case that will most definitely protect your Palm V from extreme hard knocks. However, the padding is so thin I can't believe it would protect your Palm from a fall on a hard surface.Furthermore, the case has many sharp, unfinished corners and edges, and the design makes removing the stylus difficult without lifting the Palm slightly from the bottom half of the case. As with other hard cases, HotSyncing is a problem, but just move the cradle to the edge of your desk to allow the case to hang over the edge.Yes, it does offer protection, but I was expecting a lot better fit and finish for my money. If your Palm lives in an environment that is harsh, like the bottom of a toolbox, this is the case for you. Otherwise, buy the "Palm" hard case and spend the difference on books and CDs here. | 985 | [
"You're probably asking yourself, \"Is this case really worth about 80 bucks?",
"\" That's exactly what I was thinking, so I ordered one to check it out.What I found was a very sturdy, all aluminum case that will most definitely protect your Palm V from extreme hard knocks.",
"However, the padding is so thin I can't believe it would protect your Palm from a fall on a hard surface.Furthermore, the case has many sharp, unfinished corners and edges, and the design makes removing the stylus difficult without lifting the Palm slightly from the bottom half of the case.",
"As with other hard cases, HotSyncing is a problem, but just move the cradle to the edge of your desk to allow the case to hang over the edge.Yes, it does offer protection, but I was expecting a lot better fit and finish for my money.",
"If your Palm lives in an environment that is harsh, like the bottom of a toolbox, this is the case for you.",
"Otherwise, buy the \"Palm\" hard case and spend the difference on books and CDs here."
] |
3 | Not What I've Come to Expect | I am a new fame of Lynsay Sands. So far I've read four of her stories. I loved the first three and rated them all 4 stars. The Chase will be the first book that I've rated three stars.The story of Seonaid and Blake lacked the humor and passion that I've come to expect from one of her novels. The Chase basically lived up to its title. Blake spent most of the novel chasing Seonaid over Scotland. Blake didn't want to marry her and it took him 8 long years and an order from the king of England to finally make him collect his bride. She was 24 and he could have married when she was 16. Only when he got around to it she was gone and that's when The Chase began. I did like Seonaids unconvential upbringing. She was raised like a son. She could handle a sword and take care of herself.Overall, the book was just okay. I just think the story wasn't very interesting and I kept expecting more chemistry and get to know you moments between Blake and Seonaid.Sensaulity rating 3 out of 5. | 985 | [
"I am a new fame of Lynsay Sands.",
"So far I've read four of her stories.",
"I loved the first three and rated them all 4 stars.",
"The Chase will be the first book that I've rated three stars.The story of Seonaid and Blake lacked the humor and passion that I've come to expect from one of her novels.",
"The Chase basically lived up to its title.",
"Blake spent most of the novel chasing Seonaid over Scotland.",
"Blake didn't want to marry her and it took him 8 long years and an order from the king of England to finally make him collect his bride.",
"She was 24 and he could have married when she was 16.",
"Only when he got around to it she was gone and that's when The Chase began.",
"I did like Seonaids unconvential upbringing.",
"She was raised like a son.",
"She could handle a sword and take care of herself.Overall, the book was just okay.",
"I just think the story wasn't very interesting and I kept expecting more chemistry and get to know you moments between Blake and Seonaid.Sensaulity rating 3 out of 5."
] |
3 | clever but disappointing | With a few exceptions, these vignettes of aging are from the viewpoint of young relatives of aging women. The title is a line from "Warning," a poem by Jenny Joseph. Joseph proposes that one of the benefits of aging is doing as one pleases, and what will please her is not just wearing purple, but spitting where she chooses and picking other people's flowers. My mother, herself at the age that Joseph yearns for, found this so offensive that she refused to look at any other part of the book. There are a few pieces that are particularly nice, including Sarah Barnhill's "Near Places, Far Places," in which a woman entering midlife begins to connect with her mother's values. The volume is riddled with the kind of typographical errors that would have easily yielded to a computer spellcheck, or even a cursory proofing. Though pleasing enough, I am of the opinion that the book is selling as well as it is on the strength of its titillating title and a charming! cover illustration. | 985 | [
"With a few exceptions, these vignettes of aging are from the viewpoint of young relatives of aging women.",
"The title is a line from \"Warning,\" a poem by Jenny Joseph.",
"Joseph proposes that one of the benefits of aging is doing as one pleases, and what will please her is not just wearing purple, but spitting where she chooses and picking other people's flowers.",
"My mother, herself at the age that Joseph yearns for, found this so offensive that she refused to look at any other part of the book.",
"There are a few pieces that are particularly nice, including Sarah Barnhill's \"Near Places, Far Places,\" in which a woman entering midlife begins to connect with her mother's values.",
"The volume is riddled with the kind of typographical errors that would have easily yielded to a computer spellcheck, or even a cursory proofing.",
"Though pleasing enough, I am of the opinion that the book is selling as well as it is on the strength of its titillating title and a charming!",
"cover illustration."
] |
3 | Better than I had expected | It's got action maestro Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) as a director, big budget action extrordinaire Jerry Bruckheimer as producer, and a different, but creative, take on the legendary King of Camelot. Clive Owen stars as Arthur; a Roman soldier stuck defending England against the invading horde of Saxons. Even though there are tons of historical inaccuracies, twitchy logic, and even some sloppy editing; this King Arthur still manages to be entertaining and packs in so much well choreographed action that you'll ignore most, if not all, of the bad points of the film. Owen is good as the heroic Arthur, and Keira Knightley is just plain gorgeous as warrior babe Guinevere, who loves arrows and leather straps. Ioan Gruffudd is here as well as Lancelot, along with Stellan Skarsgrd, Ray Winstone, and Ray Stevenson from HBO's Rome. All in all, King Arthur is an enjoyable, pretty much mindless, action film that delivers the goods it promises, and is better than what you may think. | 985 | [
"It's got action maestro Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) as a director, big budget action extrordinaire Jerry Bruckheimer as producer, and a different, but creative, take on the legendary King of Camelot.",
"Clive Owen stars as Arthur; a Roman soldier stuck defending England against the invading horde of Saxons.",
"Even though there are tons of historical inaccuracies, twitchy logic, and even some sloppy editing; this King Arthur still manages to be entertaining and packs in so much well choreographed action that you'll ignore most, if not all, of the bad points of the film.",
"Owen is good as the heroic Arthur, and Keira Knightley is just plain gorgeous as warrior babe Guinevere, who loves arrows and leather straps.",
"Ioan Gruffudd is here as well as Lancelot, along with Stellan Skarsgrd, Ray Winstone, and Ray Stevenson from HBO's Rome.",
"All in all, King Arthur is an enjoyable, pretty much mindless, action film that delivers the goods it promises, and is better than what you may think."
] |
3 | The Horse and His Boy | I would recommend not only this book but the whole Narnia series, to anyone who has seen the movie The lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. These books go into so much more detail, and expand on the plot more than any movie can, thanks to the swift writing of C.S. Lewis. The Horse and His Boy is a somewhat easy to read fantasy in which the reader can be drawn into a couple of different stories at once and experience different living styles, such as princesses and slaves. As each of the stories join, the diverse characters form a small group facing a big challenge where adventure and being able to trust the future play two important roles. This book should be suggested to anyone looking for a good read that puts clear pictures of deserts, mountains, kings, queens, wars, and even talking horses into your mind. It's hard to believe but The Horse and His Boy, even though it is a fantasy, is easy to relate to everyday life and still brings you into a completely different world. | 985 | [
"I would recommend not only this book but the whole Narnia series, to anyone who has seen the movie The lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.",
"These books go into so much more detail, and expand on the plot more than any movie can, thanks to the swift writing of C.S. Lewis.",
"The Horse and His Boy is a somewhat easy to read fantasy in which the reader can be drawn into a couple of different stories at once and experience different living styles, such as princesses and slaves.",
"As each of the stories join, the diverse characters form a small group facing a big challenge where adventure and being able to trust the future play two important roles.",
"This book should be suggested to anyone looking for a good read that puts clear pictures of deserts, mountains, kings, queens, wars, and even talking horses into your mind.",
"It's hard to believe but The Horse and His Boy, even though it is a fantasy, is easy to relate to everyday life and still brings you into a completely different world."
] |
3 | Sweet voice, Boring tunes? | Hal's lead singer has a sweet voice but their song writing abilities leave a little to be desired. After a while one realizes that these songs are boring mostly, a little too "mushy" to be taken seriously. I liked a lot "Fools by your side" for it brings so many bad memories of people I very much should have left alone (I do not put myself above in that list, I am sure that at one time or another I was a fool to someone!) and I love "Keep love as your golden rule". After that, it is a lukewarm affair with no more impressive moments. Want to know a secret? Try Aberfeldy's "Young Forever" and delight yourself on a magnifecent CD. What I was hoping for with Hal is to find a band that not necessarily delved into the darker side of songs but quite the opposite. They did not deliver and I thought they would. Too many CD's end up being kind of mediocre, rare is the time when one CD is so good that you get tingles all over just by owning one. 3 stars at the most for Hal's "Hal". | 985 | [
"Hal's lead singer has a sweet voice but their song writing abilities leave a little to be desired.",
"After a while one realizes that these songs are boring mostly, a little too \"mushy\" to be taken seriously.",
"I liked a lot \"Fools by your side\" for it brings so many bad memories of people I very much should have left alone (I do not put myself above in that list, I am sure that at one time or another I was a fool to someone!",
") and I love \"Keep love as your golden rule\".",
"After that, it is a lukewarm affair with no more impressive moments.",
"Want to know a secret?",
"Try Aberfeldy's \"Young Forever\" and delight yourself on a magnifecent CD.",
"What I was hoping for with Hal is to find a band that not necessarily delved into the darker side of songs but quite the opposite.",
"They did not deliver and I thought they would.",
"Too many CD's end up being kind of mediocre, rare is the time when one CD is so good that you get tingles all over just by owning one.",
"3 stars at the most for Hal's \"Hal\"."
] |
3 | Wish Fulfillment | Anyone who has read Kennealy-Morrison's "Strange Days" will recognize the unveiled fictionalization of that story in "Blackmantle". With this book the series makes the final leap to the predictably redundant. The "ferocity" of certain female characters, stalwart and over-compensative chivalry by the males, hyperbolic indulgence of the description and emotional hysteria one has come to look for in recent Keltia are here, as are the godliness and/or direct divine descendence of the ever-present and popular girl-hero makes the reader wonder where the new book is. The anger thing is just tired. Hard to take seriously, hard to finish.Where is the luminescent delivery of "Hawk's Grey Feather"? Of "Silver Branch"? The series began promising, even enthralling, with a society warm with a culture of magic and stories deliciously delivered, eloquent and unique; fans may wonder if "Blackmantle" doesn't just go too far, as it feels like the author has made Keltia a new forum for anot | 985 | [
"Anyone who has read Kennealy-Morrison's \"Strange Days\" will recognize the unveiled fictionalization of that story in \"Blackmantle\".",
"With this book the series makes the final leap to the predictably redundant.",
"The \"ferocity\" of certain female characters, stalwart and over-compensative chivalry by the males, hyperbolic indulgence of the description and emotional hysteria one has come to look for in recent Keltia are here, as are the godliness and/or direct divine descendence of the ever-present and popular girl-hero makes the reader wonder where the new book is.",
"The anger thing is just tired.",
"Hard to take seriously, hard to finish.Where is the luminescent delivery of \"Hawk's Grey Feather\"?",
"Of \"Silver Branch\"?",
"The series began promising, even enthralling, with a society warm with a culture of magic and stories deliciously delivered, eloquent and unique; fans may wonder if \"Blackmantle\" doesn't just go too far, as it feels like the author has made Keltia a new forum for anot"
] |
3 | A Literary Second Serve | In The Rivals, a middling addition to the tennis book industry, Johnette Howard argues that the Evert-Navratilova rivalry both reflected and changed women's tennis and women's role in professional sports. Fair enough. She also portrays the rivals as two intelligent, highly skilled and articulate women whose friendship was tested and strengthened by their on-court competition. Fair enough again. Also, the book is a quick, good read, albeit in the style of a 270 page sports column, where everybody always talks in the present tense. When all that is conceded though, what new perspective or insight does The Rivals bring to the party? In my view, not much, if anything, that couldn't be found by reading the autobiographies of the two champions, which Howard generously cites frequently. As for the writing on tennis here, there is nothing that can come close to John McPhee's classic Levels of the Game in recreating the context, tension, and skill of tennis at the highest levels. | 985 | [
"In The Rivals, a middling addition to the tennis book industry, Johnette Howard argues that the Evert-Navratilova rivalry both reflected and changed women's tennis and women's role in professional sports.",
"Fair enough.",
"She also portrays the rivals as two intelligent, highly skilled and articulate women whose friendship was tested and strengthened by their on-court competition.",
"Fair enough again.",
"Also, the book is a quick, good read, albeit in the style of a 270 page sports column, where everybody always talks in the present tense.",
"When all that is conceded though, what new perspective or insight does The Rivals bring to the party?",
"In my view, not much, if anything, that couldn't be found by reading the autobiographies of the two champions, which Howard generously cites frequently.",
"As for the writing on tennis here, there is nothing that can come close to John McPhee's classic Levels of the Game in recreating the context, tension, and skill of tennis at the highest levels."
] |
3 | OH WHAT A BEAUTY! | I have had this blade for nearly a year now so I can fairly rate it. unless I got a lemon, I can't see what everybody is raving about, yes it cuts smooth but I don't get the mirror finish I read about, it seems to run out a bit more than they claim and so far the thing it does most is burn, burn and more burn! it doesn't matter what you cut or how fast you can push it!, I've run philly mahogany, cocobolo, coyote, oak, pine, bubinga, zebra, you name it and I've burned it!, needless to say it is probably the least used blade in the arsenal. if you don't mind changing blades alot you can dimension and then thin trim for a smooth glueable edge, it won't burn as bad on an 1/8" cut. but if you have to use the jointer you might as well save money on your blades. I was stoked when this blade came in and now I can stoke my wood stove with the waste.in my opinion the only people proud of this blade are the people that get a hundred dollars for it!, hats off to ya, great marketing! | 985 | [
"I have had this blade for nearly a year now so I can fairly rate it.",
"unless I got a lemon, I can't see what everybody is raving about, yes it cuts smooth but I don't get the mirror finish I read about, it seems to run out a bit more than they claim and so far the thing it does most is burn, burn and more burn!",
"it doesn't matter what you cut or how fast you can push it!",
", I've run philly mahogany, cocobolo, coyote, oak, pine, bubinga, zebra, you name it and I've burned it!",
", needless to say it is probably the least used blade in the arsenal.",
"if you don't mind changing blades alot you can dimension and then thin trim for a smooth glueable edge, it won't burn as bad on an 1/8\" cut.",
"but if you have to use the jointer you might as well save money on your blades.",
"I was stoked when this blade came in and now I can stoke my wood stove with the waste.in my opinion the only people proud of this blade are the people that get a hundred dollars for it!",
", hats off to ya, great marketing!"
] |
3 | FABULOUSE BOOK!!!!! | I'm only giving this book three stars because I'm saving the other stars for "Cook Right for Your Type" and "Live Right for Your Type"! It is so marvelous not to have to think about my food choices anymore! I just eat right for my type and I'm feeling GREAT!I so agree with the Purdue graduate too. Why let science get in the way? Phooey on the scientific method! Give me Doctor Peter's words instead! Just look at the testimonials on this website alone. Over 150 people have been helped and a couple meanies try to spoil everything by saying that it isn't good science!I don't even have a bachelor's of science degree but just like Doctor Peter D'Adamo, I sure know what works! Eating and cooking and living right for your type, that's what!Every popular author has to put up with critics. Remember what they used to say about Jacqueline Suzanne? I say "keep up the good work, Doctor Peter" and don't ever listen to anyone who disagrees with you. They're always...WRONG FOR YOUR TYPE! | 985 | [
"I'm only giving this book three stars because I'm saving the other stars for \"Cook Right for Your Type\" and \"Live Right for Your Type\"!",
"It is so marvelous not to have to think about my food choices anymore!",
"I just eat right for my type and I'm feeling GREAT!",
"I so agree with the Purdue graduate too.",
"Why let science get in the way?",
"Phooey on the scientific method!",
"Give me Doctor Peter's words instead!",
"Just look at the testimonials on this website alone.",
"Over 150 people have been helped and a couple meanies try to spoil everything by saying that it isn't good science!",
"I don't even have a bachelor's of science degree but just like Doctor Peter D'Adamo, I sure know what works!",
"Eating and cooking and living right for your type, that's what!",
"Every popular author has to put up with critics.",
"Remember what they used to say about Jacqueline Suzanne?",
"I say \"keep up the good work, Doctor Peter\" and don't ever listen to anyone who disagrees with you.",
"They're always...WRONG FOR YOUR TYPE!"
] |
3 | Oh the possibilities | I am puzzled by this novel. We have a good character, a nice plot twist, a great setting...but. Anne Murphy, bright and beautiful young lawyer, recently moved to Philadelphia from the west coast is presumed victim of a homicide, and like Mark Twain, reports of her demise are premature. The plot revolves around an axis of her resurrected self and law firm partners attempting to bag the murderer. While this goes on, she learns a bit about the art of personal relationships. That's a valuable character twist. And there is a plot "sting." It's fun. Still, the author can be disappointing. The use of upscale brand labels in the first few chapters comes close to today's movies. And there is just a bit too much self doubt in the partners of her well educated, Philadelphia, female law firm's partners. I guess the disappointment is that Anne is almost a "mensch." Oh, well. I think this author might really have it. I'll read another one. But please no more attack of the brand names. | 985 | [
"I am puzzled by this novel.",
"We have a good character, a nice plot twist, a great setting...but.",
"Anne Murphy, bright and beautiful young lawyer, recently moved to Philadelphia from the west coast is presumed victim of a homicide, and like Mark Twain, reports of her demise are premature.",
"The plot revolves around an axis of her resurrected self and law firm partners attempting to bag the murderer.",
"While this goes on, she learns a bit about the art of personal relationships.",
"That's a valuable character twist.",
"And there is a plot \"sting.\" It's fun.",
"Still, the author can be disappointing.",
"The use of upscale brand labels in the first few chapters comes close to today's movies.",
"And there is just a bit too much self doubt in the partners of her well educated, Philadelphia, female law firm's partners.",
"I guess the disappointment is that Anne is almost a \"mensch.\" Oh, well.",
"I think this author might really have it.",
"I'll read another one.",
"But please no more attack of the brand names."
] |
3 | A nice story, again | Cathy Scarlet and Tom Feather met in catering school and, apart from being good friends, share a dream: owning their own catering business. On one New Year's Eve, Tom happens on the perfect location. And so begins their first year as entrepreneurs.Binchy, renown for her character development, presents her readers with a full serving of interesting people, some new and some you will remember from previous novels. What I do find about her books, however, is that they are all very similar. The cast is interesting and you do get attached to them, the pace is good, but they read like a good soap opera that has very low-level drama. I for one would like to see Binchy try something different.If you are a devoted Binchy fan, or are looking for a nice, well-written story, then pick up this book, curl up in your favourite chair with a cup of tea, and enjoy. If you are ambivalent about her previous works, then you should pass on this one, as it is a continuation of her last novels. | 985 | [
"Cathy Scarlet and Tom Feather met in catering school and, apart from being good friends, share a dream: owning their own catering business.",
"On one New Year's Eve, Tom happens on the perfect location.",
"And so begins their first year as entrepreneurs.Binchy, renown for her character development, presents her readers with a full serving of interesting people, some new and some you will remember from previous novels.",
"What I do find about her books, however, is that they are all very similar.",
"The cast is interesting and you do get attached to them, the pace is good, but they read like a good soap opera that has very low-level drama.",
"I for one would like to see Binchy try something different.If you are a devoted Binchy fan, or are looking for a nice, well-written story, then pick up this book, curl up in your favourite chair with a cup of tea, and enjoy.",
"If you are ambivalent about her previous works, then you should pass on this one, as it is a continuation of her last novels."
] |
3 | Okay....I guess | I heard good things about this. Having used it for the last month, I have mixed feelings about its quality.It's very easy to use and has a nice graphic interface. It's small, conventient and came with all the accessories I could even think about using with this thing.On the other hand, I've noticed DECREASED longevity from my AA batteries. I use them only for my xbox 360 wireless controllers. Since going to the Lacrosse charger from my old, run of the mill radioshack unit, I've noticed less overall useability. When I first got this unit, I went ahead and did a "discharge refresh" action on all my batteries, 4 batteries at a time. This is supposed to remove the "memory" attained by the batteries after months of "dumb charging" with the old unit I had. Basically, it'll deplete the batteries store of energy and rebuild it from scratch, giving it a full capacity that is true.Well, did that. I notice less performance out of them afterwards. Oh well, can't win 'em all I guess. | 985 | [
"I heard good things about this.",
"Having used it for the last month, I have mixed feelings about its quality.It's very easy to use and has a nice graphic interface.",
"It's small, conventient and came with all the accessories I could even think about using with this thing.On the other hand, I've noticed DECREASED longevity from my AA batteries.",
"I use them only for my xbox 360 wireless controllers.",
"Since going to the Lacrosse charger from my old, run of the mill radioshack unit, I've noticed less overall useability.",
"When I first got this unit, I went ahead and did a \"discharge refresh\" action on all my batteries, 4 batteries at a time.",
"This is supposed to remove the \"memory\" attained by the batteries after months of \"dumb charging\" with the old unit I had.",
"Basically, it'll deplete the batteries store of energy and rebuild it from scratch, giving it a full capacity that is true.Well, did that.",
"I notice less performance out of them afterwards.",
"Oh well, can't win 'em all I guess."
] |
3 | Helpful and durable | I bought this mattress for my daughter-in-law three years ago when she was expecting triplets (they were successfully delivered). It allowed her to sleep, which had become impossible on a regular mattress. She later lent it to a friend who was expecting triplets, and then donated it to a special multiple-birth clinic where we are told it has served some six more multiple pregnancies. Evidently it is durable. You should expect from its design (a hole in the middle), construction (air-filled) and purpose (supporting a heavily pregnant woman face-down) that it's hard to get out of. A more significant criticism is that in suspending the abdomen more pressure is placed on the breasts, with attendant discomfort and pain. Perhaps a second variable-pressure insert could be designed to address that problem? I gather from comments and the user reviews that although sleeping on this mattress is not ideally comfortable, being able to sleep at all is much better than the alternative. | 985 | [
"I bought this mattress for my daughter-in-law three years ago when she was expecting triplets (they were successfully delivered).",
"It allowed her to sleep, which had become impossible on a regular mattress.",
"She later lent it to a friend who was expecting triplets, and then donated it to a special multiple-birth clinic where we are told it has served some six more multiple pregnancies.",
"Evidently it is durable.",
"You should expect from its design (a hole in the middle), construction (air-filled) and purpose (supporting a heavily pregnant woman face-down) that it's hard to get out of.",
"A more significant criticism is that in suspending the abdomen more pressure is placed on the breasts, with attendant discomfort and pain.",
"Perhaps a second variable-pressure insert could be designed to address that problem?",
"I gather from comments and the user reviews that although sleeping on this mattress is not ideally comfortable, being able to sleep at all is much better than the alternative."
] |
3 | Be careful | Length:: 2:27 MinsThis book does have a lot of information; however, it is very general in some cases and the illustrations leave a lot to be desired. The rafter layout section is not very user friendly. The information is accurate but unless you have spent a lot of time doing this (in which case you would not need the book) then you will find yourself looking elsewhere to fill in the blanks. I have used it and gotten ideas and learned the basics. I just wish they would have given us better illustrations and with more clarity provided in their descriptions. Go to page 96 and 97 if you want a good example of how vague they can be with process descriptions.Update: The video shows the trusses I built using the information from this book. I did find it difficult to grasp the process for cutting the mortise and tennon joints but once I cut a couple it seemed simple so I have to say that in the end it was worth the money. Judge the results for yourself after you see the video. | 985 | [
"Length:: 2:27 MinsThis book does have a lot of information; however, it is very general in some cases and the illustrations leave a lot to be desired.",
"The rafter layout section is not very user friendly.",
"The information is accurate but unless you have spent a lot of time doing this (in which case you would not need the book) then you will find yourself looking elsewhere to fill in the blanks.",
"I have used it and gotten ideas and learned the basics.",
"I just wish they would have given us better illustrations and with more clarity provided in their descriptions.",
"Go to page 96 and 97 if you want a good example of how vague they can be with process descriptions.Update: The video shows the trusses I built using the information from this book.",
"I did find it difficult to grasp the process for cutting the mortise and tennon joints but once I cut a couple it seemed simple so I have to say that in the end it was worth the money.",
"Judge the results for yourself after you see the video."
] |
3 | So-So Deveraux | Jude Deveraux is a really good writer, but this is NOT her best work. The heroine, Claire, was fairly likable because she was such an educated woman. (I enjoyed the fact that she loved to read, read, read.) The hero, Trevelyn, was a disappoinment. I like a strong Scot, and he fell short. (He was plagued by malaria.) Deveraux did not spend as much time on detailing the characters as she usually does. Harry, Trevelyn's brother and Claire's fiance, is a total bore. There is also one scene with Harry's and Trevelyn's mother and Claire. You would think that if there is supposedly so much hate and anger in this woman that there would have been more than one scene with her. She just fades away later in the story. It's almost like Deveraux was told that she had to turn in her finished book right away, so she had to wrap up the ending right then and there. It's a shame. Don't waste your time on this book. Instead, read Knight in Shining Armor by this author. Now, THAT'S a keeper! | 985 | [
"Jude Deveraux is a really good writer, but this is NOT her best work.",
"The heroine, Claire, was fairly likable because she was such an educated woman.",
"(I enjoyed the fact that she loved to read, read, read.) The hero, Trevelyn, was a disappoinment.",
"I like a strong Scot, and he fell short.",
"(He was plagued by malaria.) Deveraux did not spend as much time on detailing the characters as she usually does.",
"Harry, Trevelyn's brother and Claire's fiance, is a total bore.",
"There is also one scene with Harry's and Trevelyn's mother and Claire.",
"You would think that if there is supposedly so much hate and anger in this woman that there would have been more than one scene with her.",
"She just fades away later in the story.",
"It's almost like Deveraux was told that she had to turn in her finished book right away, so she had to wrap up the ending right then and there.",
"It's a shame.",
"Don't waste your time on this book.",
"Instead, read Knight in Shining Armor by this author.",
"Now, THAT'S a keeper!"
] |
3 | ! Integrity ! | In short, this sounds just like Integrity.In detail, this is the "Debut release from all-star hardcore group fronted by Dwid Hellion of Integrity and featuring members of Liar, Congress, and Death Before Disco."Sledgehammer sounds like Integrity as much as Icepick sounds like Hatebreed. This is not necessarily a bad thing. You definitely know what you're getting and that is quality, metallic hardcore. You can't really hear any distinct sounds that would include Liar or Congress. Your Arsonist is an 88 track EP including 4 base songs averaging 3 minutes; 1 spare track at the end which is nothing more than some electronic beats; and 83 blank filler tracks lasting four seconds each (absolutely pointless).This is a pretty cool discovery if you try to collect everything Dwid does and you are a "hardcore" Integ fan. Apparently this disc was released independently (?) and on Martyr Records which can be found here on Amazon for an irresistible 43 cents.Martyr Records- Jay in Tx. | 985 | [
"In short, this sounds just like Integrity.In detail, this is the \"Debut release from all-star hardcore group fronted by Dwid Hellion of Integrity and featuring members of Liar, Congress, and Death Before Disco.\"Sledgehammer sounds like Integrity as much as Icepick sounds like Hatebreed.",
"This is not necessarily a bad thing.",
"You definitely know what you're getting and that is quality, metallic hardcore.",
"You can't really hear any distinct sounds that would include Liar or Congress.",
"Your Arsonist is an 88 track EP including 4 base songs averaging 3 minutes; 1 spare track at the end which is nothing more than some electronic beats; and 83 blank filler tracks lasting four seconds each (absolutely pointless).This is a pretty cool discovery if you try to collect everything Dwid does and you are a \"hardcore\" Integ fan.",
"Apparently this disc was released independently (?",
") and on Martyr Records which can be found here on Amazon for an irresistible 43 cents.Martyr Records- Jay in Tx."
] |
3 | A Gift | I purchased this book after reading many reviews on it and I liked what I read. I am rating this book in the middle only because a rating is required. I had originally purchased this book for myself, however my nephew at 18 years of age came to visit and I thought the book would serve him better. He is a sweet kid, but has sort of an "in the box" way of thinking and looking at life and also has many fear based ideas and emotions. He has also suffered from anxiety/panic attacks over the past several years. He has been on medications in the past and has also seen therapist. From the reviews I read, I hope this book will enlighten him and open him up to the ideas of "thinking outside the box" and how powerful and useful "thoughts" can be and how they can change his life for the better. Maybe this book will also lead him to other books in this genre. Thank you to all of the reviewers who help making the purchase process more fine tuned to what a reader is really looking for. | 985 | [
"I purchased this book after reading many reviews on it and I liked what I read.",
"I am rating this book in the middle only because a rating is required.",
"I had originally purchased this book for myself, however my nephew at 18 years of age came to visit and I thought the book would serve him better.",
"He is a sweet kid, but has sort of an \"in the box\" way of thinking and looking at life and also has many fear based ideas and emotions.",
"He has also suffered from anxiety/panic attacks over the past several years.",
"He has been on medications in the past and has also seen therapist.",
"From the reviews I read, I hope this book will enlighten him and open him up to the ideas of \"thinking outside the box\" and how powerful and useful \"thoughts\" can be and how they can change his life for the better.",
"Maybe this book will also lead him to other books in this genre.",
"Thank you to all of the reviewers who help making the purchase process more fine tuned to what a reader is really looking for."
] |
3 | Too soon to tell. | Yet another book given to me by my Church counselor. While it is full of useful tools for Christian focused parenting I had to giggle at the hopelessly outdated 'Leave It To Beaver' style of dialogue that Priolo passes of as parent/child interaction, "Honey, the real problem is that you are too willful...", "You should desire to please the Lord by honoring and obeying your parents more than you desire to have fun on the weekends as well as during the week." Trying to find the best manner to instill positive and Godly (i.e. moral) values in a child is one of the most frustrating and difficult responsibilities for any parent. There are no easy answers or methods, as the labor intensive tools offered in The Heart of Anger show. The one thing to keep in mind is that it is all about training and educating, not the breaking of the will and rebuilding it in a manner found acceptable. I can't say how well the book worked for me, but some of the early work is showing some payoff. | 985 | [
"Yet another book given to me by my Church counselor.",
"While it is full of useful tools for Christian focused parenting I had to giggle at the hopelessly outdated 'Leave It To Beaver' style of dialogue that Priolo passes of as parent/child interaction, \"Honey, the real problem is that you are too willful...\", \"You should desire to please the Lord by honoring and obeying your parents more than you desire to have fun on the weekends as well as during the week.\" Trying to find the best manner to instill positive and Godly (i.e. moral) values in a child is one of the most frustrating and difficult responsibilities for any parent.",
"There are no easy answers or methods, as the labor intensive tools offered in The Heart of Anger show.",
"The one thing to keep in mind is that it is all about training and educating, not the breaking of the will and rebuilding it in a manner found acceptable.",
"I can't say how well the book worked for me, but some of the early work is showing some payoff."
] |
3 | Diary of a Wimpy Kid | The movie version of the first book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series was released in 2010. It's pretty faithful to the book with the exception of the character Angie, who I don't remember being in the book. She is a seventh grader and serves as a mentor to Greg, who is only in sixth. She's played by Chlo Grace Moretz who I love in everything she does. She's such a fabulous actress (Let Me In, Dark Shadows) that it was weird seeing her in a goofy kids movie.The acting by the other kids in this movie was good and not over the top cheesy like in some of those Disney channel tween shows. There was a fair amount of grossness that boys will love. My six and eight year old boys thought this movie was hilarious and were riveted by it. My attention started to wane for the last half of the movie, probably because having read the book, I already knew what was going to happen. Even though it wasn't my cup of tea, it was a great way to keep my boys entertained on a snowy afternoon. | 985 | [
"The movie version of the first book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series was released in 2010.",
"It's pretty faithful to the book with the exception of the character Angie, who I don't remember being in the book.",
"She is a seventh grader and serves as a mentor to Greg, who is only in sixth.",
"She's played by Chlo Grace Moretz who I love in everything she does.",
"She's such a fabulous actress (Let Me In, Dark Shadows) that it was weird seeing her in a goofy kids movie.The acting by the other kids in this movie was good and not over the top cheesy like in some of those Disney channel tween shows.",
"There was a fair amount of grossness that boys will love.",
"My six and eight year old boys thought this movie was hilarious and were riveted by it.",
"My attention started to wane for the last half of the movie, probably because having read the book, I already knew what was going to happen.",
"Even though it wasn't my cup of tea, it was a great way to keep my boys entertained on a snowy afternoon."
] |
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