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4 | THE ORIGINAL IS STILL THE BEST! | This is the ORIGINAL series, not that coast-to-coast crap bastardization that raped our memories. The fun's all here; monsters/aliens, power bands, cool sound efx,and Gary Owen's voice. Dino Boy is pretty cool, too,predating both VALLEY OF THE DINOSAURS and LAND OF THE LOST by nearly a decade. Watch for an homage to the pterodactyl fight in ONE MILLION YEARS B.C. (which might have inspired this series in part). And there's a cool, informative documentary on the late Alex Toth and his influence on later series like BATMAN:THE ANIMATED SERIES and SUPERMAN:THE ANIMATED SERIES.So why 4 stars? Because the DVDs are double-sided discs, which means unwanted fingerprints and scratches (which were on mine but didn't affect the playing of the DVDs). Also missing, and mentioned by another reviewer, are the linking segments showing interaction between Space Ghost and Dino Boy. Otherwise, everything is intact. A must-have for fans of vintage Saturday morning superhero action toons! | 982 | [
"This is the ORIGINAL series, not that coast-to-coast crap bastardization that raped our memories.",
"The fun's all here; monsters/aliens, power bands, cool sound efx,and Gary Owen's voice.",
"Dino Boy is pretty cool, too,predating both VALLEY OF THE DINOSAURS and LAND OF THE LOST by nearly a decade.",
"Watch for an homage to the pterodactyl fight in ONE MILLION YEARS B.C. (which might have inspired this series in part).",
"And there's a cool, informative documentary on the late Alex Toth and his influence on later series like BATMAN:THE ANIMATED SERIES and SUPERMAN:THE ANIMATED SERIES.So why 4 stars?",
"Because the DVDs are double-sided discs, which means unwanted fingerprints and scratches (which were on mine but didn't affect the playing of the DVDs).",
"Also missing, and mentioned by another reviewer, are the linking segments showing interaction between Space Ghost and Dino Boy.",
"Otherwise, everything is intact.",
"A must-have for fans of vintage Saturday morning superhero action toons!"
] |
4 | Hugely Epic Hors D'oeuvre | Planet Earth is a mammoth undertaking of a series and the end product is one of the most fitting contributions to the High Def format in home viewing.The BBC documentary stretches some 10 hours of perfectly captured life on this planet. Every one of the stunning visuals has nuance and interest. There are almost no stupid quick cuts found in 99% of all tv or movies these days. This is 10 hours you can really soak in. David Attenborough has a soft guiding voice through the depths and heights of our journey and the audio too fares well on my surround sound.While the Blu-Ray is curiously missing the extras found on the DVD set, the only real criticism you can levy at Planet Earth is the lack of a larger narrative scope belying the overall epic vision. Instead of participants in the world we are presented, the viewer is left as a bit of a tourist.But in the end the series is what it is and how much can you really criticize 10 hours of continuous beauty? This is a must own. | 982 | [
"Planet Earth is a mammoth undertaking of a series and the end product is one of the most fitting contributions to the High Def format in home viewing.The BBC documentary stretches some 10 hours of perfectly captured life on this planet.",
"Every one of the stunning visuals has nuance and interest.",
"There are almost no stupid quick cuts found in 99% of all tv or movies these days.",
"This is 10 hours you can really soak in.",
"David Attenborough has a soft guiding voice through the depths and heights of our journey and the audio too fares well on my surround sound.While the Blu-Ray is curiously missing the extras found on the DVD set, the only real criticism you can levy at Planet Earth is the lack of a larger narrative scope belying the overall epic vision.",
"Instead of participants in the world we are presented, the viewer is left as a bit of a tourist.But in the end the series is what it is and how much can you really criticize 10 hours of continuous beauty?",
"This is a must own."
] |
4 | The Best of the Trilogy | This book was the best of the trilogy, I thought. With that being said, it was more enjoyable having the knowledge of the other 2 books though.One of the blessings and shortcomings of the book is the speed in which events happen. Every page/chapter has something new happening and doesnt weigh you down with dragging monotonous occurrences and detail. BUT, sometimes events take place at an alarming rate which makes one wonder how the hell things happened that quickly. One example is toward the end of the book when a council seemingly forms and is organized overnight with no mention of it beforehand.Anyway, anything negative is small and really not an issue with the visuals and story within the sentences.For any Myst fan, this is a great read but I would consider reading the other 2 books beforehand. For any fantasy fan, this is still a good story, but its not as action packed as most fantasy novels, and you may be missing much if you, again, havent read the prior books. | 982 | [
"This book was the best of the trilogy, I thought.",
"With that being said, it was more enjoyable having the knowledge of the other 2 books though.One of the blessings and shortcomings of the book is the speed in which events happen.",
"Every page/chapter has something new happening and doesnt weigh you down with dragging monotonous occurrences and detail.",
"BUT, sometimes events take place at an alarming rate which makes one wonder how the hell things happened that quickly.",
"One example is toward the end of the book when a council seemingly forms and is organized overnight with no mention of it beforehand.Anyway, anything negative is small and really not an issue with the visuals and story within the sentences.For any Myst fan, this is a great read but I would consider reading the other 2 books beforehand.",
"For any fantasy fan, this is still a good story, but its not as action packed as most fantasy novels, and you may be missing much if you, again, havent read the prior books."
] |
4 | Very useful | I really liked this organizer. It's small, so it's easy to carry around. Because it is spiral bound, it's easy to hold in one hand and fill out with the other. It gave me a place to keep track of all my doctor appointments, questions for my doctor, daycare referals, items I registered for, shower gifts, insurance information, weight gain, potential baby names, etc. It contains a good checklist of to dos organized by month. It helped me prepare my birth plan and pack my hospital bag. It contains great questions to ask when interviewing pediatricians, day care providers, etc. My only criticism is there's only one form for each type of interview. If you interview more than one pediatrician, OBGYN, midwife, daycare provider, etc, you have to photocopy the pages and fill out the photocopies. They should include 3 copies of each form in the organizer. It also has a place to keep track of diapering and feeding post-birth, although I didn't use that. Overall, a great product. | 982 | [
"I really liked this organizer.",
"It's small, so it's easy to carry around.",
"Because it is spiral bound, it's easy to hold in one hand and fill out with the other.",
"It gave me a place to keep track of all my doctor appointments, questions for my doctor, daycare referals, items I registered for, shower gifts, insurance information, weight gain, potential baby names, etc.",
"It contains a good checklist of to dos organized by month.",
"It helped me prepare my birth plan and pack my hospital bag.",
"It contains great questions to ask when interviewing pediatricians, day care providers, etc.",
"My only criticism is there's only one form for each type of interview.",
"If you interview more than one pediatrician, OBGYN, midwife, daycare provider, etc, you have to photocopy the pages and fill out the photocopies.",
"They should include 3 copies of each form in the organizer.",
"It also has a place to keep track of diapering and feeding post-birth, although I didn't use that.",
"Overall, a great product."
] |
4 | Good everyday lens | I purchased this lens for use with my Canon 40D with the intention of it being my carry around everyday lens. I had a Tamron 18-50 in the past that was a terrific lens. Unfortunately, this lens does not live up to the past Tamron lens. Picture quality is a bit on the soft side, and the focus is a bit slower and mis-focuses more than I'd like.Overall - I feed the build quality is very good. The range is pretty good, I really like the 75mm at the long end, although wouldnt complain for a bit more on the wide angle side. The large aperature makes for a very shallow depth of field for excellent portraits and low light shooting.On the cons side - the focus is slower and misses more than other Tamron's i've used in the past - and is nowhere near as nice a good Canon lens with an ultrasonic motor. Pictures are a bit soft, which is fine for portraits but not as good for landscapes or archetectual shots.Either way this is a solid lens and for the price I am very happy with it. | 982 | [
"I purchased this lens for use with my Canon 40D with the intention of it being my carry around everyday lens.",
"I had a Tamron 18-50 in the past that was a terrific lens.",
"Unfortunately, this lens does not live up to the past Tamron lens.",
"Picture quality is a bit on the soft side, and the focus is a bit slower and mis-focuses more than I'd like.Overall - I feed the build quality is very good.",
"The range is pretty good, I really like the 75mm at the long end, although wouldnt complain for a bit more on the wide angle side.",
"The large aperature makes for a very shallow depth of field for excellent portraits and low light shooting.On the cons side - the focus is slower and misses more than other Tamron's i've used in the past - and is nowhere near as nice a good Canon lens with an ultrasonic motor.",
"Pictures are a bit soft, which is fine for portraits but not as good for landscapes or archetectual shots.Either way this is a solid lens and for the price I am very happy with it."
] |
4 | Good One... | Overall I did like this book. It was hard to get past the first chapter; it was very slow and hard to read. I thought it was going to set the mood for the whole book, but the author stepped it up and really made you interested in the book.Lily is a sad girl who doesn't fit in because her Dad makes her feel awful about herself. Her dad is basically a jerk who doesn't care about her at all; it's quite sad. Eventually she runs away and learns that she has a better life living with black people than with her white father. *This book was set back in the times when black people almost had no rights whatsoever!* I believe Lily is right in running away and living with August and her sisters. She has a better life and finds out how to love herself and others. She also learns that she can be loved, which is huge in this story because Lily doesn't believe she can be loved by anyone.I do recommend this book to others. It was a pretty fast read once you got past the first chapter. | 982 | [
"Overall I did like this book.",
"It was hard to get past the first chapter; it was very slow and hard to read.",
"I thought it was going to set the mood for the whole book, but the author stepped it up and really made you interested in the book.Lily is a sad girl who doesn't fit in because her Dad makes her feel awful about herself.",
"Her dad is basically a jerk who doesn't care about her at all; it's quite sad.",
"Eventually she runs away and learns that she has a better life living with black people than with her white father.",
"*This book was set back in the times when black people almost had no rights whatsoever!",
"* I believe Lily is right in running away and living with August and her sisters.",
"She has a better life and finds out how to love herself and others.",
"She also learns that she can be loved, which is huge in this story because Lily doesn't believe she can be loved by anyone.I do recommend this book to others.",
"It was a pretty fast read once you got past the first chapter."
] |
4 | Wish There Had Been More to It | This is a stunning coffee table book for book lovers, particularly people who keep their books. I gave it to myself as I began a huge project that includes rearranging, cleaning and inventorying my books, as well as painting the room and shelves. It was a needed punch in the arm, but be warned that as practical information goes, it is hit and miss. Good advice on deciding what to keep, what to move on; no information on how those people with all those books keep them clean (I don't count the person who had everything slip-jacketed). I would have liked more detailed advice on organizing systems. I wish, too, there had been more variety to the libraries shown, though it was a pleasant surprise to find Keith Richards and writer Roger Rosenblatt in here, the latter perhaps more of a touchstone to us of middle-class abodes than some of the palace-owners profiled. The rooms stacked to ceilings with unshelved books were not an inspiration. That's what I'm trying to run from. | 982 | [
"This is a stunning coffee table book for book lovers, particularly people who keep their books.",
"I gave it to myself as I began a huge project that includes rearranging, cleaning and inventorying my books, as well as painting the room and shelves.",
"It was a needed punch in the arm, but be warned that as practical information goes, it is hit and miss.",
"Good advice on deciding what to keep, what to move on; no information on how those people with all those books keep them clean (I don't count the person who had everything slip-jacketed).",
"I would have liked more detailed advice on organizing systems.",
"I wish, too, there had been more variety to the libraries shown, though it was a pleasant surprise to find Keith Richards and writer Roger Rosenblatt in here, the latter perhaps more of a touchstone to us of middle-class abodes than some of the palace-owners profiled.",
"The rooms stacked to ceilings with unshelved books were not an inspiration.",
"That's what I'm trying to run from."
] |
4 | Great customer service | We needed a vent cover for our Fantastic Fan so we could operate it when it is raining. (Fantastic Fan has a rain sensor that closes it automatically). It was delivered faster than expected.However, when I attempted to install it I noticed that there was not enough clearance for the vent to open all the way. It needed 11 inches of clearance to open all the way, but there was only 8 inches. I was concerned it might damage the vent motor if it was stopped before being completely open.I sent an e-mail to Maxair (on a Sat morning) expecting not to hear anything until at least Monday. SURPRISE! I received a phone call from them later that same day. I was assured that it would not damage the Fantastic fan, as they are designed to stop if they hit any object, such as tree limb or other object.Great folks to work with. If you ever have a problem, contact them, I am sure they will do their best to help you. I went ahead and installed it and it works great. Highly recommend it. | 982 | [
"We needed a vent cover for our Fantastic Fan so we could operate it when it is raining.",
"(Fantastic Fan has a rain sensor that closes it automatically).",
"It was delivered faster than expected.However, when I attempted to install it I noticed that there was not enough clearance for the vent to open all the way.",
"It needed 11 inches of clearance to open all the way, but there was only 8 inches.",
"I was concerned it might damage the vent motor if it was stopped before being completely open.I sent an e-mail to Maxair (on a Sat morning) expecting not to hear anything until at least Monday.",
"SURPRISE!",
"I received a phone call from them later that same day.",
"I was assured that it would not damage the Fantastic fan, as they are designed to stop if they hit any object, such as tree limb or other object.Great folks to work with.",
"If you ever have a problem, contact them, I am sure they will do their best to help you.",
"I went ahead and installed it and it works great.",
"Highly recommend it."
] |
4 | Subversions | This is techno for listening: in other words, it's musical. The omnipresent Latin-derived 4/4 metronome is used as just another element of rhythm on some tracks, and doesn't appear at all on others; the consistency lies in a sometimes-subversion of the "traditional" format, and a general attention given to layering and texture. Gemini's "Crossing Mars" may be the most striking example, as the predicted beat is interwoven with constantly-shifting elements over a space of several minutes - building a dramatic sense of aural architecture - until a peculiar atonal riff is dropped into the mix; that riff is then treated to a similar process of deconstruction. Predictably, a couple of tracks (by Flexitone and 4th Wave) are not differentiated enough from the general mass of dance music, despite their quirky textures, and given the fact that together these tracks take up 11 minutes of the program, I can't give the CD the five stars that some of the other tracks alone deserve. | 982 | [
"This is techno for listening: in other words, it's musical.",
"The omnipresent Latin-derived 4/4 metronome is used as just another element of rhythm on some tracks, and doesn't appear at all on others; the consistency lies in a sometimes-subversion of the \"traditional\" format, and a general attention given to layering and texture.",
"Gemini's \"Crossing Mars\" may be the most striking example, as the predicted beat is interwoven with constantly-shifting elements over a space of several minutes - building a dramatic sense of aural architecture - until a peculiar atonal riff is dropped into the mix; that riff is then treated to a similar process of deconstruction.",
"Predictably, a couple of tracks (by Flexitone and 4th Wave) are not differentiated enough from the general mass of dance music, despite their quirky textures, and given the fact that together these tracks take up 11 minutes of the program, I can't give the CD the five stars that some of the other tracks alone deserve."
] |
4 | Pretty Good and holds up well | I bought a pair of these in white to replace 6 1/2 in speakers that were located in the rear of my boat. I drive them with a 4 channel 320 watt marine amplifier with a pair of Clarion 3 1/2 inch speakers up front at the helm. Rounding things off are two 10 inch subs on a second dedicated marine amplifier. When all is tuned up, the system ROCKS!These speakers definitely hold their own and compliment my set up nicely. The mid range sound is loud, crisp and clear with no discernible distortion. Highs are not as crisp as I would like but with the combination I have they are a perfect fit. I am so impressed with their sound quality, that I am considering mounting a pair inside my cuddy cabin.Finally, the quality is definitely on par with some of the more expensive brands and I can say that mine get wet quite a bit when I wash the boat down and still perform well after 8 months of use. A nice looking quality product at a fair price is what you get with these speakers.Enjoy! | 982 | [
"I bought a pair of these in white to replace 6 1/2 in speakers that were located in the rear of my boat.",
"I drive them with a 4 channel 320 watt marine amplifier with a pair of Clarion 3 1/2 inch speakers up front at the helm.",
"Rounding things off are two 10 inch subs on a second dedicated marine amplifier.",
"When all is tuned up, the system ROCKS!",
"These speakers definitely hold their own and compliment my set up nicely.",
"The mid range sound is loud, crisp and clear with no discernible distortion.",
"Highs are not as crisp as I would like but with the combination I have they are a perfect fit.",
"I am so impressed with their sound quality, that I am considering mounting a pair inside my cuddy cabin.Finally, the quality is definitely on par with some of the more expensive brands and I can say that mine get wet quite a bit when I wash the boat down and still perform well after 8 months of use.",
"A nice looking quality product at a fair price is what you get with these speakers.Enjoy!"
] |
4 | Solid product | They work awesome. My son is a messy eater and sometimes even vomits in this bib. He never gets wet.In response to other people thinking these are flimsy, I wonder if they ever actually used the bib or just assumed it was too thin. For me, the fact that this wasn't a thick, heavy plastic bib is what makes it so great. Those thick plastic bibs don't give an inch, liquid often slides right off them onto the lap. It defies logic that this is so thin and works so well. Does not feel like it would be waterproof, but it is.The reason this does not get five stars is because they only last a few months. Even with diligent washing and hanging to dry with the pockets inside out, they will start to get mildewy along the pocket. I can combat this for a while with a little vinegar, but I get grossed out quickly after this happens and just buy a few more. I have tried other products because of this, but haven't found anything that works near as good as these do when they are fresh. | 982 | [
"They work awesome.",
"My son is a messy eater and sometimes even vomits in this bib.",
"He never gets wet.In response to other people thinking these are flimsy, I wonder if they ever actually used the bib or just assumed it was too thin.",
"For me, the fact that this wasn't a thick, heavy plastic bib is what makes it so great.",
"Those thick plastic bibs don't give an inch, liquid often slides right off them onto the lap.",
"It defies logic that this is so thin and works so well.",
"Does not feel like it would be waterproof, but it is.The reason this does not get five stars is because they only last a few months.",
"Even with diligent washing and hanging to dry with the pockets inside out, they will start to get mildewy along the pocket.",
"I can combat this for a while with a little vinegar, but I get grossed out quickly after this happens and just buy a few more.",
"I have tried other products because of this, but haven't found anything that works near as good as these do when they are fresh."
] |
4 | An Unexpected Pleasure | Usually I can't stand movies of this sort ("The Notebook", "A Walk in the Clouds", etc.), but I must say I was pleasantly surprised after watching this film.A friend of mine brought it to my home one evening for a girl-talk + manicure session, and an inner part of me groaned..."Oh no -- here comes cheesiness..."I felt guilty for looking down on this movie before even watching it, because after thoroughly enjoying it I realized how wrong a person can be when he or she jumps to naive conclusions.Is this story cheesy? In many ways, yes. Movies of this sort usually are.BUT -- the reason why this movie overcomes its groan factor is because Hillary Swank and Gerard Butler are so believable. I didn't think they'd have much chemistry, but they make the story work.I won't ruin the movie for you, but it's a cute story that leaves one with pangs of longing for something beautifully similar to happen to herself.I hate this kind of movie. And yet I love this movie. I need therapy. | 982 | [
"Usually I can't stand movies of this sort (\"The Notebook\", \"A Walk in the Clouds\", etc.), but I must say I was pleasantly surprised after watching this film.A friend of mine brought it to my home one evening for a girl-talk + manicure session, and an inner part of me groaned...\"Oh no -- here comes cheesiness...\"I felt guilty for looking down on this movie before even watching it, because after thoroughly enjoying it I realized how wrong a person can be when he or she jumps to naive conclusions.Is this story cheesy?",
"In many ways, yes.",
"Movies of this sort usually are.BUT -- the reason why this movie overcomes its groan factor is because Hillary Swank and Gerard Butler are so believable.",
"I didn't think they'd have much chemistry, but they make the story work.I won't ruin the movie for you, but it's a cute story that leaves one with pangs of longing for something beautifully similar to happen to herself.I hate this kind of movie.",
"And yet I love this movie.",
"I need therapy."
] |
4 | A very good effort | 4 1/2. Charlie Sepulveda, Puerto Rican trumpet and flugel horn player, has released a really fine album of Latin Jazz. One of the things that makes it stand out is the fine compositions, three of which are by that excellent composer and pianist, Hilton Ruiz, one of the artists that introduced me to Latin Jazz.Another thing is the uniformly high musicianship by the band members (none of whom I'm familiar with). I especially like Ismael Rodrigues who plays hard-bop and other jazz stylings as easily as more Latin-derived piano and Ricardo Pons on various saxes.A couple numbers (the title cut and "Just for You," both written by Sepulveda himself) are a little on the slick side, skating a tad too near to jazz lite for me (hence the half-star off), but they're very well performed and don't really detract. Plus, the leader has a pretty killer muted solo on "Just for You" that keeps it squarely in a true jazz mode.Not essential, but, all in all, very listenable and enjoyable. | 982 | [
"4 1/2.",
"Charlie Sepulveda, Puerto Rican trumpet and flugel horn player, has released a really fine album of Latin Jazz.",
"One of the things that makes it stand out is the fine compositions, three of which are by that excellent composer and pianist, Hilton Ruiz, one of the artists that introduced me to Latin Jazz.Another thing is the uniformly high musicianship by the band members (none of whom I'm familiar with).",
"I especially like Ismael Rodrigues who plays hard-bop and other jazz stylings as easily as more Latin-derived piano and Ricardo Pons on various saxes.A couple numbers (the title cut and \"Just for You,\" both written by Sepulveda himself) are a little on the slick side, skating a tad too near to jazz lite for me (hence the half-star off), but they're very well performed and don't really detract.",
"Plus, the leader has a pretty killer muted solo on \"Just for You\" that keeps it squarely in a true jazz mode.Not essential, but, all in all, very listenable and enjoyable."
] |
4 | Nice little mouse | Once you use a wireless mouse, you'll never want to use the mousepad again.I was using a full-size wireless mouse on an older laptop and decided to go for an actual notebook mouse for my new one. It's a lot easier to carry around and I find it comfortable to use, despite the smaller size.It doesn't quite have the range of the bigger mouse. However, the mouse is usually about a foot and a half from the receiver and I've only had one time where I had a connection problem. That was on a metal desk and the problem was solved by switching USB ports.The buttons are a bit stiff. but I've had no problems and the scrolling is very smooth. The only problem I've had is with the magnifier. It works great, but turning it off typically requires several tries. I installed the intellipoint software (on an XP laptop) and my son remapped the magnifier to the back button. I think he likes the old mouse a bit better, as it has two programmable buttons that he maps to forward/back for IE. | 982 | [
"Once you use a wireless mouse, you'll never want to use the mousepad again.I was using a full-size wireless mouse on an older laptop and decided to go for an actual notebook mouse for my new one.",
"It's a lot easier to carry around and I find it comfortable to use, despite the smaller size.It doesn't quite have the range of the bigger mouse.",
"However, the mouse is usually about a foot and a half from the receiver and I've only had one time where I had a connection problem.",
"That was on a metal desk and the problem was solved by switching USB ports.The buttons are a bit stiff.",
"but I've had no problems and the scrolling is very smooth.",
"The only problem I've had is with the magnifier.",
"It works great, but turning it off typically requires several tries.",
"I installed the intellipoint software (on an XP laptop) and my son remapped the magnifier to the back button.",
"I think he likes the old mouse a bit better, as it has two programmable buttons that he maps to forward/back for IE."
] |
4 | Great Organizing Tool | The drawers in my apartment are long, narrow, and shallow, so finding an organizer that would work in them was definitely a challenge. The price for this one is definitely right, so I ordered it, not knowing for sure whether it would fit in my drawer. Well, it does, and I'm very pleased with it! All of my silverware (flatware for 4) fit in the compartments, and the extra compartment can hold things like ice cream scoops or measuring spoons.The only reason why I'm not giving this product five stars is that, when it arrived, the mesh in one of the corners was dented in. I applied some pressure to the area and was able to fix it. There was no damage to the thick metal bars, which are the "scaffolding" of the organizer.If you order this product and it doesn't fit in your kitchen, you can still find uses for it, so don't send it back! It also works well as a school supply or jewelry organizer. You can even use it in your cabinets to hold small items like teabags or spices. | 982 | [
"The drawers in my apartment are long, narrow, and shallow, so finding an organizer that would work in them was definitely a challenge.",
"The price for this one is definitely right, so I ordered it, not knowing for sure whether it would fit in my drawer.",
"Well, it does, and I'm very pleased with it!",
"All of my silverware (flatware for 4) fit in the compartments, and the extra compartment can hold things like ice cream scoops or measuring spoons.The only reason why I'm not giving this product five stars is that, when it arrived, the mesh in one of the corners was dented in.",
"I applied some pressure to the area and was able to fix it.",
"There was no damage to the thick metal bars, which are the \"scaffolding\" of the organizer.If you order this product and it doesn't fit in your kitchen, you can still find uses for it, so don't send it back!",
"It also works well as a school supply or jewelry organizer.",
"You can even use it in your cabinets to hold small items like teabags or spices."
] |
4 | A great two-in-one camera | I actually originally purchased a JVC digital camcorder. I should have listened to the other Amazon reviewers and steered clear of that one, as within an hour of use, it stated that it needed head cleaning, and wouldn't operate.This Samsung camcorder replaced that one the day after I purchased the JVC, and I am very pleased. The picture and sound quality are great, and it is very easy to download the video to my iMac via firewire. I'm not sure how well (or if) it would work on a PC, so you may want to investigate whether it will work with your system.About the only thing that keeps this camera from getting 5 stars is I have had difficulty trying to retrieve still photos when the camera is connected to the computer- but then I haven't fully read the manual, so it could be very simple.Basically this is a great camera, and it's not much more expensive than a high-quality digital still camera. If you enjoy having multiple-use products as much as I do, this is a great bet. | 982 | [
"I actually originally purchased a JVC digital camcorder.",
"I should have listened to the other Amazon reviewers and steered clear of that one, as within an hour of use, it stated that it needed head cleaning, and wouldn't operate.This Samsung camcorder replaced that one the day after I purchased the JVC, and I am very pleased.",
"The picture and sound quality are great, and it is very easy to download the video to my iMac via firewire.",
"I'm not sure how well (or if) it would work on a PC, so you may want to investigate whether it will work with your system.About the only thing that keeps this camera from getting 5 stars is I have had difficulty trying to retrieve still photos when the camera is connected to the computer- but then I haven't fully read the manual, so it could be very simple.Basically this is a great camera, and it's not much more expensive than a high-quality digital still camera.",
"If you enjoy having multiple-use products as much as I do, this is a great bet."
] |
4 | Great Single-CD Compilation | Before buying this CD I have known only a few songs by Joe Jackson such as STEPPIN' OUT, BREAKING US IN TWO and YOU CAN'T GET WHAT YOU WANT. I am pleased to find much more great songs such as "Jumpin' Jive" one of popular jazz compositions or uptempo I'm A Man. Today I keep listening to this CD over and over again and thinking about buying his other CDs.The compilation originally released in 1990 has been doing a fine job for introducing one of the greatest songwriters who made some huge hits during mid 80s. The track is ordered chronologically and its tracks included show what Joe Jackson is. His music is sometimes jazz-flavored, raggaeish, and his greatest hit so far STEPPIN' OUT is an excellent techno-pop tune. My only complant for this compilation is it misses my favorite song from Body and Soul, HAPPY ENDING. Otherwise I am quite satisfied with this CD.Verdict: Well-balanced and comprehensive workRating: 88 out of 100Recommended for: Jazz-flavored soft rock fans. | 982 | [
"Before buying this CD I have known only a few songs by Joe Jackson such as STEPPIN' OUT, BREAKING US IN TWO and YOU CAN'T GET WHAT YOU WANT.",
"I am pleased to find much more great songs such as \"Jumpin' Jive\" one of popular jazz compositions or uptempo I'm A Man.",
"Today I keep listening to this CD over and over again and thinking about buying his other CDs.The compilation originally released in 1990 has been doing a fine job for introducing one of the greatest songwriters who made some huge hits during mid 80s.",
"The track is ordered chronologically and its tracks included show what Joe Jackson is.",
"His music is sometimes jazz-flavored, raggaeish, and his greatest hit so far STEPPIN' OUT is an excellent techno-pop tune.",
"My only complant for this compilation is it misses my favorite song from Body and Soul, HAPPY ENDING.",
"Otherwise I am quite satisfied with this CD.Verdict: Well-balanced and comprehensive workRating: 88 out of 100Recommended for: Jazz-flavored soft rock fans."
] |
4 | Glad to have for a Big Family! | Ok! Here's the deal needed something to hold the family laundry until laundry day. It needed to have easily removeable sorting bags and be wheeled around from one room to another. Needed something heavy duty to hold the weight of the laundry until laundry day. So, I found one at Target that feel apart and was plastic with mesh bags that ripped.Then I found a canvas one but, the bags were sewn together and I tried to rig it like this one but, it didn't work. Then I found this one finally!It does all the above and more. The part more is the whole family likes the cool color of it and it has become the thing to fight over on who gets to sort, fill, and push it to the washer. (an these are boys doing this of a big age range!) So, needless to say I'm getting more of these in the future. P.S. I know the color but, if you have kids and they fight over who's doing the laundry. You just love the color and be greatful for the help! Hope this helps you moms & Mr. moms out there! | 982 | [
"Ok!",
"Here's the deal needed something to hold the family laundry until laundry day.",
"It needed to have easily removeable sorting bags and be wheeled around from one room to another.",
"Needed something heavy duty to hold the weight of the laundry until laundry day.",
"So, I found one at Target that feel apart and was plastic with mesh bags that ripped.Then I found a canvas one but, the bags were sewn together and I tried to rig it like this one but, it didn't work.",
"Then I found this one finally!",
"It does all the above and more.",
"The part more is the whole family likes the cool color of it and it has become the thing to fight over on who gets to sort, fill, and push it to the washer.",
"(an these are boys doing this of a big age range!",
") So, needless to say I'm getting more of these in the future.",
"P.S. I know the color but, if you have kids and they fight over who's doing the laundry.",
"You just love the color and be greatful for the help!",
"Hope this helps you moms & Mr.",
"moms out there!"
] |
4 | water heater timer | First off the instx are terrible unless you're an electrician. Then they may make sense. WHICH may be so that the average joe does not try wire this joint up and kill his/her family. Wellllllll.....I am not your average joe! I have roommates and no live-in family so too bad for them! (But in all reality this is a job for a licensed professional. We're talking water, metal, and electric all together in the space of inches)I used the very helpful uploaded pictures when wiring the timer. I had some extra 12 gauge wire lying around which was very helpful in that the supplied jump wires weren't quite long enough. Two big tips. 1- please please PLEASE turn off the circuit to the heater. Use a multimeter to ensure you flipped the correct one. 2. Wire and tighten as much as you can, and prep the wires to/from the water tank, before trying to tie everything together. It's much easier to hook the wires first and then tighten them than to try to do it while standing on a ladder! | 982 | [
"First off the instx are terrible unless you're an electrician.",
"Then they may make sense.",
"WHICH may be so that the average joe does not try wire this joint up and kill his/her family.",
"Wellllllll.....I am not your average joe!",
"I have roommates and no live-in family so too bad for them!",
"(But in all reality this is a job for a licensed professional.",
"We're talking water, metal, and electric all together in the space of inches)I used the very helpful uploaded pictures when wiring the timer.",
"I had some extra 12 gauge wire lying around which was very helpful in that the supplied jump wires weren't quite long enough.",
"Two big tips.",
"1- please please PLEASE turn off the circuit to the heater.",
"Use a multimeter to ensure you flipped the correct one.",
"2.",
"Wire and tighten as much as you can, and prep the wires to/from the water tank, before trying to tie everything together.",
"It's much easier to hook the wires first and then tighten them than to try to do it while standing on a ladder!"
] |
4 | Dark side of microbiology | This book covers the production and development of bioweapons in the Soviet Union. Reading the book is an unique chance to have a peek in the paranoid bureocratic society, in which production of mass murder technologies becomes a norm. In a way, the book is another example how ideological (in this case state sponsored) propaganda can subvert humans to do incredible, inhuman actions.The book is equally important as a warning for humanity of the self destructive potential of scientific knowledge when harnessed into usage as weapons of mass destruction.The book is written in readable, professional (from microbiologists viewpoint)and what appears a sincere way. It even seems that the book could be a part of a personal salvation process in which the author wants to deal with his past. I recommend the book for those intrested in soviet history/society, and especially for microbiologists and politicians who should get a deeper understanding of the issues covered in the book. | 982 | [
"This book covers the production and development of bioweapons in the Soviet Union.",
"Reading the book is an unique chance to have a peek in the paranoid bureocratic society, in which production of mass murder technologies becomes a norm.",
"In a way, the book is another example how ideological (in this case state sponsored) propaganda can subvert humans to do incredible, inhuman actions.The book is equally important as a warning for humanity of the self destructive potential of scientific knowledge when harnessed into usage as weapons of mass destruction.The book is written in readable, professional (from microbiologists viewpoint)and what appears a sincere way.",
"It even seems that the book could be a part of a personal salvation process in which the author wants to deal with his past.",
"I recommend the book for those intrested in soviet history/society, and especially for microbiologists and politicians who should get a deeper understanding of the issues covered in the book."
] |
4 | A new meaning to learning | This book actually opened my eyes to the meaning of learning. My brother and I relate to Derrick Jensen because we both do not like to learn what they teach us. We both had a conversation about this subject a while back. We knew that we liked to learn about things that interest us. For example, slavery, holocaust, aliens, or supernatural. Why did these things exist and why did people follow what others told them to do. In this book the author gives examples of so many questions. In other books you follow the story and one already knows what is going to happen in the next chapter. In this book one thinks and asks themselves the same exact question. What the book was trying to tell me is that no one in this world knows who they truly are or know how to act on their own. We all learned to do what others tell us to do. If you want to know how these teachers students learned to find out who they truly are read the book and you will have thoughts in your head day and night. | 982 | [
"This book actually opened my eyes to the meaning of learning.",
"My brother and I relate to Derrick Jensen because we both do not like to learn what they teach us.",
"We both had a conversation about this subject a while back.",
"We knew that we liked to learn about things that interest us.",
"For example, slavery, holocaust, aliens, or supernatural.",
"Why did these things exist and why did people follow what others told them to do.",
"In this book the author gives examples of so many questions.",
"In other books you follow the story and one already knows what is going to happen in the next chapter.",
"In this book one thinks and asks themselves the same exact question.",
"What the book was trying to tell me is that no one in this world knows who they truly are or know how to act on their own.",
"We all learned to do what others tell us to do.",
"If you want to know how these teachers students learned to find out who they truly are read the book and you will have thoughts in your head day and night."
] |
4 | the "bad" girl of pop | willa ford (real name amanda williford) releases her debut "willa was here". you might be thinking what seperates this blond pop singer from the rest? well for 1: willa co-wrote 9 of the 11 tracks and she also co-produced the album. that's a big step in the world of pop. anyways she does well on her first try with it all. the hit single "i wanna be bad" starts off the album and it's a preview of what's to come. "willa was here" is straight forward pop/r&b but willa's clever lyrics (check out "ooh ooh", "tired", "prince charming", etc.) is what sometimes saves this cd from synth overload. the beats tend to get a bit generic at times but that's the only downfall. willa's voice is great (a better range that britney's) and she does those mariah screms well. for a debut, it's awesome. let's see what willa's got planned for the next. faves are: "i wanna be bad", "did ya understand that", "ooh ooh", "tired", "joke's on you", "tender", "don't you wish", and "prince charming". | 982 | [
"willa ford (real name amanda williford) releases her debut \"willa was here\".",
"you might be thinking what seperates this blond pop singer from the rest?",
"well for 1: willa co-wrote 9 of the 11 tracks and she also co-produced the album.",
"that's a big step in the world of pop.",
"anyways she does well on her first try with it all.",
"the hit single \"i wanna be bad\" starts off the album and it's a preview of what's to come.",
"\"willa was here\" is straight forward pop/r&b but willa's clever lyrics (check out \"ooh ooh\", \"tired\", \"prince charming\", etc.) is what sometimes saves this cd from synth overload.",
"the beats tend to get a bit generic at times but that's the only downfall.",
"willa's voice is great (a better range that britney's) and she does those mariah screms well.",
"for a debut, it's awesome.",
"let's see what willa's got planned for the next.",
"faves are: \"i wanna be bad\", \"did ya understand that\", \"ooh ooh\", \"tired\", \"joke's on you\", \"tender\", \"don't you wish\", and \"prince charming\"."
] |
4 | False motives | This Agatha Christie novel has a deliciously complex plot with the usual twists and turns which are uncovered by the inimitable Hercule Poirot. A young woman named Rosaleen has married a man named Underway. Upon Underway's death, Rosaleen remarries a wealthy man named Gordon Cloade. He dies two weeks after the marriage, which makes Rosaleen a very wealthy widow indeed. She and her brother come to take over Cloade's home and fortune, much to the dismay of Cloade's family who have lost a fortune to her. Soon a man comes to town and claims that Rosaleen's first husband, Underway, is not dead, meaning Rosaleen is still married to him and so should not inherit Cloade's fortune. People begin to die and one of the Cloade men asks for Hercule Poirot's help in solving the mystery. Poirot interviews the people involved, gets his little gray cells working and puts together the puzzle to solve the murders. This is another wonderful book by the world's most famous mystery author. | 981 | [
"This Agatha Christie novel has a deliciously complex plot with the usual twists and turns which are uncovered by the inimitable Hercule Poirot.",
"A young woman named Rosaleen has married a man named Underway.",
"Upon Underway's death, Rosaleen remarries a wealthy man named Gordon Cloade.",
"He dies two weeks after the marriage, which makes Rosaleen a very wealthy widow indeed.",
"She and her brother come to take over Cloade's home and fortune, much to the dismay of Cloade's family who have lost a fortune to her.",
"Soon a man comes to town and claims that Rosaleen's first husband, Underway, is not dead, meaning Rosaleen is still married to him and so should not inherit Cloade's fortune.",
"People begin to die and one of the Cloade men asks for Hercule Poirot's help in solving the mystery.",
"Poirot interviews the people involved, gets his little gray cells working and puts together the puzzle to solve the murders.",
"This is another wonderful book by the world's most famous mystery author."
] |
4 | 16 Blocks | This movie was and stil is my second favorite movie of all time. Detective Jack Mosely( Bruce willis), must reluctuntaly transfer a "CI" to the court house to testify and he wasnt too happy about the detail because he just wanted to go home and drink some more. Dectective Mosely was a very distraught and unhappy Detective who had been "awakened up" by shots firing at his "CI" and at himself. He was determined to find out who and why is taking shots at the both of them and why they do not want his CI to live to testify. Dectective Mosely became instantly sober and returned back to his keen awareness and tactics to keep both of them alive and on the right path to the courthouse.Once Detective Mosely found out who and why they wanted the CI dead; he had a decision to make and whether or not it was time to correct his wrongs he had commmited himself to put him in an alcoholic slumber.... Detective Mosely is one Detective to have on one's side through thick and thin...... | 981 | [
"This movie was and stil is my second favorite movie of all time.",
"Detective Jack Mosely( Bruce willis), must reluctuntaly transfer a \"CI\" to the court house to testify and he wasnt too happy about the detail because he just wanted to go home and drink some more.",
"Dectective Mosely was a very distraught and unhappy Detective who had been \"awakened up\" by shots firing at his \"CI\" and at himself.",
"He was determined to find out who and why is taking shots at the both of them and why they do not want his CI to live to testify.",
"Dectective Mosely became instantly sober and returned back to his keen awareness and tactics to keep both of them alive and on the right path to the courthouse.Once Detective Mosely found out who and why they wanted the CI dead; he had a decision to make and whether or not it was time to correct his wrongs he had commmited himself to put him in an alcoholic slumber.... Detective Mosely is one Detective to have on one's side through thick and thin......"
] |
4 | The Legacy | Great film! This is a funny film, but, this is more than a Black comedy. This is a poignant story of understanding a legacy. Calvin, protrayed by Ice Cube, is a restless young man at a crossroad, deciding what he wants to pursue in life. He is a third-generation barbershop owner running a marginal business in the community. Frustrated to achieve more in life than his Father or Grandfather, we see him as a twice-failed businessman, looking to break away from running the barbershop and being 'just a barber'. By selling the business, getting out from the debt, and starting a recording studio business, he sees this as the path to this future. But, after selling the business, he then begins to realizes what the barbershop means to the community, the influence it has on the patrons, and the role his Father and Grandfather played in helping others for the past generations. He learns that this is the legacy that was pass on to him, and we see he is proud to accept that role. | 981 | [
"Great film!",
"This is a funny film, but, this is more than a Black comedy.",
"This is a poignant story of understanding a legacy.",
"Calvin, protrayed by Ice Cube, is a restless young man at a crossroad, deciding what he wants to pursue in life.",
"He is a third-generation barbershop owner running a marginal business in the community.",
"Frustrated to achieve more in life than his Father or Grandfather, we see him as a twice-failed businessman, looking to break away from running the barbershop and being 'just a barber'.",
"By selling the business, getting out from the debt, and starting a recording studio business, he sees this as the path to this future.",
"But, after selling the business, he then begins to realizes what the barbershop means to the community, the influence it has on the patrons, and the role his Father and Grandfather played in helping others for the past generations.",
"He learns that this is the legacy that was pass on to him, and we see he is proud to accept that role."
] |
4 | Road to Bali 1952 | Bob Hope (1903-2003) and Bing Crosby (1903-1977) and Dorothy Lamour (1914-1996) team up their Sixht "Road" picture . Road to Bali , which was the only film in the series to be shot in color . Hope and Crosby stars as two out-of-work vauville performers who are on the lam . The two are hired by a South seas prince as deep-sea divers in order to recover a buried treasure .They meet beautiful Princess Lala (Lamour) and vie for hear affections . Of course,the boy run into the usual perils such as cannibals , a big squid and nomerous cameos from some of Hollywoods biggest stars . Director Hal Walker (1896-1972) was no stranger to the three actors , having directed the trio in ( Road to Etopia 1946) . The final "Road" picture (Road to Hong Kong 1962), would be released 10 years later with Lamour only making a brief Cameo appereance . This Movie are a gem and the only edition transfer in high Quality , there is several released version , this is the best ,Highly recommended | 981 | [
"Bob Hope (1903-2003) and Bing Crosby (1903-1977) and Dorothy Lamour (1914-1996) team up their Sixht \"Road\" picture.",
"Road to Bali , which was the only film in the series to be shot in color.",
"Hope and Crosby stars as two out-of-work vauville performers who are on the lam.",
"The two are hired by a South seas prince as deep-sea divers in order to recover a buried treasure .They meet beautiful Princess Lala (Lamour) and vie for hear affections.",
"Of course,the boy run into the usual perils such as cannibals , a big squid and nomerous cameos from some of Hollywoods biggest stars.",
"Director Hal Walker (1896-1972) was no stranger to the three actors , having directed the trio in ( Road to Etopia 1946).",
"The final \"Road\" picture (Road to Hong Kong 1962), would be released 10 years later with Lamour only making a brief Cameo appereance.",
"This Movie are a gem and the only edition transfer in high Quality , there is several released version , this is the best ,Highly recommended"
] |
4 | Best for those on a budget | This card is the best bang for the buck. The Geforce2 MX is based on the core of the Geforce2 GTS. The only major difference is that it only has two rendering pipelines versus the four in the GTS and the original Geforce for that matter. But the Geforce2 MX is pretty much as strong of a performer as the original Geforce video cards. Furthermore, with only two rendering pipelines it only consumes half the power of the GeForce2 GTS and one-fourth the power of the original GeForce. That can be quite good for someone who has a lot of peripherals on his or her computer or just has a low power supply. A word of note: adequate power is essential to use the most modern video cards. A 250 Watt power supply on an AGP 2.0 compliant computer is probably the minimum you can get away without having your 3D games lock up on you during intensive game playing. Otherwise, this card will give you all the features that it's more expensive GTS cousin has without breaking your pocketbook. | 981 | [
"This card is the best bang for the buck.",
"The Geforce2 MX is based on the core of the Geforce2 GTS.",
"The only major difference is that it only has two rendering pipelines versus the four in the GTS and the original Geforce for that matter.",
"But the Geforce2 MX is pretty much as strong of a performer as the original Geforce video cards.",
"Furthermore, with only two rendering pipelines it only consumes half the power of the GeForce2 GTS and one-fourth the power of the original GeForce.",
"That can be quite good for someone who has a lot of peripherals on his or her computer or just has a low power supply.",
"A word of note: adequate power is essential to use the most modern video cards.",
"A 250 Watt power supply on an AGP 2.0 compliant computer is probably the minimum you can get away without having your 3D games lock up on you during intensive game playing.",
"Otherwise, this card will give you all the features that it's more expensive GTS cousin has without breaking your pocketbook."
] |
4 | Life Without Meaning | Firstly let me say I found this book unusually interesting and unlike many "classics" easy to read. The tale is a romance, Jay Gatsby longs to be with Daisy, a girl from a different social world that he knew for a short period of time mamy years before. On a different level the book describes the pointless existence of the idle rich and their dissatisfaction with their lot, although set in the 1920's it is still applicable today in many ways. The characters Fitzgerald paints are shallow and undeserving, having achieved their wealth through inheritance or crime. The author clearly is critical of his creations, but at the same time seems to be entranced by their mixture of style without substance. My one dissapointment was the lack of any character I felt I could identify with or empathise with, even the narrator Nick Carroway came across to me as having few if any endearing qualities. Probably just my personal prejudice in a novel rather than any literary requirement. | 981 | [
"Firstly let me say I found this book unusually interesting and unlike many \"classics\" easy to read.",
"The tale is a romance, Jay Gatsby longs to be with Daisy, a girl from a different social world that he knew for a short period of time mamy years before.",
"On a different level the book describes the pointless existence of the idle rich and their dissatisfaction with their lot, although set in the 1920's it is still applicable today in many ways.",
"The characters Fitzgerald paints are shallow and undeserving, having achieved their wealth through inheritance or crime.",
"The author clearly is critical of his creations, but at the same time seems to be entranced by their mixture of style without substance.",
"My one dissapointment was the lack of any character I felt I could identify with or empathise with, even the narrator Nick Carroway came across to me as having few if any endearing qualities.",
"Probably just my personal prejudice in a novel rather than any literary requirement."
] |
4 | Wry, Quirky Literature | I have to say that this is one of the best books I have read in awhile. I couldn't help but think of the book Holes as I read this one. Especially when it all comes together.This is a wonderfully quirky story about a quick witted middle schooler named Roy Ebherhardt. Roy, the classic new kid in town, has his life changed one day on the school bus. That fateful day as Roy is being bullyed on the bus he glimpses a strange barefooted boy running beside the bus.From that day forward Roy is swept into a slowly unraveling mystery with these elements: a runaway nature lover, a brutish female soccer player, a pancake house, a mullet catcher and those owls! (There are no owls...) :-)This tale is expertly rendered... it comes to fruition slowly and deliberately... but oh what a pay-off!Hiaasen uses much humor and wry saracasm in his story telling. I had quite a few out loud laughs and that is a great thing. This book is highly entertaining and engrossing.I highly recommend it! | 981 | [
"I have to say that this is one of the best books I have read in awhile.",
"I couldn't help but think of the book Holes as I read this one.",
"Especially when it all comes together.This is a wonderfully quirky story about a quick witted middle schooler named Roy Ebherhardt.",
"Roy, the classic new kid in town, has his life changed one day on the school bus.",
"That fateful day as Roy is being bullyed on the bus he glimpses a strange barefooted boy running beside the bus.From that day forward Roy is swept into a slowly unraveling mystery with these elements: a runaway nature lover, a brutish female soccer player, a pancake house, a mullet catcher and those owls!",
"(There are no owls...) :-)This tale is expertly rendered... it comes to fruition slowly and deliberately... but oh what a pay-off!",
"Hiaasen uses much humor and wry saracasm in his story telling.",
"I had quite a few out loud laughs and that is a great thing.",
"This book is highly entertaining and engrossing.I highly recommend it!"
] |
4 | Soulful Christmas Album | Nicole C. Mullen is one of my favorite female vocalists. Allow me, then, to state this is neither my favorite Mullen album nor my favorite Christmas album. That being said, this is still a good album and one I would recommend.For me, the high point would be a pop/R&B; Christmas album, and this is very good in that area. The low point is that it contains a lot of songs I'm not as familiar with.There are some wonderful secular holiday songs, such as "The Christmas Song" (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire). For me, though, I am a Christian seeking a Christmas item from a Christian artist, and I personally would have preferred an exclusively Christian collection. This is nit-picking, and just my opinion.If you are looking for a Christmas album for a gift, and that person is into R&B;, I believe they would really enjoy the album, maybe more than I do. Forgive me if this review sounds negative: Nicole Mullen had set a high bar, and failed to meet that bar on this project. | 981 | [
"Nicole C.",
"Mullen is one of my favorite female vocalists.",
"Allow me, then, to state this is neither my favorite Mullen album nor my favorite Christmas album.",
"That being said, this is still a good album and one I would recommend.For me, the high point would be a pop/R&B; Christmas album, and this is very good in that area.",
"The low point is that it contains a lot of songs I'm not as familiar with.There are some wonderful secular holiday songs, such as \"The Christmas Song\" (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire).",
"For me, though, I am a Christian seeking a Christmas item from a Christian artist, and I personally would have preferred an exclusively Christian collection.",
"This is nit-picking, and just my opinion.If you are looking for a Christmas album for a gift, and that person is into R&B;, I believe they would really enjoy the album, maybe more than I do.",
"Forgive me if this review sounds negative: Nicole Mullen had set a high bar, and failed to meet that bar on this project."
] |
4 | A cry for help! | I find this book almost the biography of Sylvia Plath. The protagonist,Esther Greenwood have numerous similarities to Plath. Reading this heart-breaking novel was a totally unforgettable experience.The book began with narration of Esther,19 and trying to write something in the summer in New York,1950. Esther like Plath was going through a difficult phase with life. She expereinced failures and distress and with unstable mind plus a little this and that lead to mental illness which eventually lead to suicide. Plath depicted the whole situation and events so vividly. Only one been through those thoughts and suffering could relate.Plath wrote it with so much empathy and conscientious. She was crying out for help to her mental unstableness and woe she was going through.Since this novel was published a month before her death at 30.Wonder how come no one approach to help her.If at that time she had care and support plus better treatment,maybe there's hope, or maybe not.... | 981 | [
"I find this book almost the biography of Sylvia Plath.",
"The protagonist,Esther Greenwood have numerous similarities to Plath.",
"Reading this heart-breaking novel was a totally unforgettable experience.The book began with narration of Esther,19 and trying to write something in the summer in New York,1950.",
"Esther like Plath was going through a difficult phase with life.",
"She expereinced failures and distress and with unstable mind plus a little this and that lead to mental illness which eventually lead to suicide.",
"Plath depicted the whole situation and events so vividly.",
"Only one been through those thoughts and suffering could relate.Plath wrote it with so much empathy and conscientious.",
"She was crying out for help to her mental unstableness and woe she was going through.Since this novel was published a month before her death at 30.Wonder how come no one approach to help her.If at that time she had care and support plus better treatment,maybe there's hope, or maybe not...."
] |
4 | Performimg as expected! | Just received & tested ASAP: photos taken with and without CPL filter. For my camera Canon Powershot SX40HS I strongly recommend the 52-58 step-up adapter the bayonet style not the threaded one (I purchased and tested both): It's easy and faster to install/remove. Once fixed the CPL on the 52-58 step-up adapter I'll leave them together always. This will prevent thread cuts and misalignmentsCPL usage - It makes the difference even I was expecting a little bit more cutting of the reflexions but for the money spent it's very good. Tested at 90 degres (as all indicate) vs sunlight direction and the stones are visible in the pond due to reflexions cut at water surface. As you increase the angle the more effective it is: it's doing the job! At the beginning you need a little experience till you find the max open and max closed positions (CPL ring rotation) then you play with the ring for effects. I'm looking forward to enjoy this CPL filter furthermore for better pictures. | 981 | [
"Just received & tested ASAP: photos taken with and without CPL filter.",
"For my camera Canon Powershot SX40HS I strongly recommend the 52-58 step-up adapter the bayonet style not the threaded one (I purchased and tested both): It's easy and faster to install/remove.",
"Once fixed the CPL on the 52-58 step-up adapter I'll leave them together always.",
"This will prevent thread cuts and misalignmentsCPL usage - It makes the difference even I was expecting a little bit more cutting of the reflexions but for the money spent it's very good.",
"Tested at 90 degres (as all indicate) vs sunlight direction and the stones are visible in the pond due to reflexions cut at water surface.",
"As you increase the angle the more effective it is: it's doing the job!",
"At the beginning you need a little experience till you find the max open and max closed positions (CPL ring rotation) then you play with the ring for effects.",
"I'm looking forward to enjoy this CPL filter furthermore for better pictures."
] |
4 | The Real Meaning of a Marriage | The book started off slow with the life of Julie living at home, and then moving into the difficult life of this young woman. Through Julie's eyes we see that she has such an optimistic outlook to what is going to happen and hopes for the best for everyone and everything. We see Julie going through hardships such as verbal abuse, work overload, the loss of a child, brother, and father, and poverty. Though these harsh things happened to Julie, she ends up finding herself and converting back to her religion. Hank, her husband, is a man who has gone through many troubles and does not know how to control his anger at points in his life and ends up hurting Julie as well as himself. Julie has troubles with Hank's mother, and at the beginning of the book is not able to express her feelings for Ma, but eventually almost has a mental breakdown and yells at her. I enjoyed this book although it was difficult to get started with, yet it ended with such a powerful message to all. | 981 | [
"The book started off slow with the life of Julie living at home, and then moving into the difficult life of this young woman.",
"Through Julie's eyes we see that she has such an optimistic outlook to what is going to happen and hopes for the best for everyone and everything.",
"We see Julie going through hardships such as verbal abuse, work overload, the loss of a child, brother, and father, and poverty.",
"Though these harsh things happened to Julie, she ends up finding herself and converting back to her religion.",
"Hank, her husband, is a man who has gone through many troubles and does not know how to control his anger at points in his life and ends up hurting Julie as well as himself.",
"Julie has troubles with Hank's mother, and at the beginning of the book is not able to express her feelings for Ma, but eventually almost has a mental breakdown and yells at her.",
"I enjoyed this book although it was difficult to get started with, yet it ended with such a powerful message to all."
] |
4 | Lestat = Cool. Louis = Whiny. | This Lestat bears very little resemblance to the creature we are introduced to in Interview with the Vampire. I wanted to kick that Lestat in the crotch. This Lestat, I want to offer my neck to. While the author does try to explain pieces of his behavior in her last novel as misunderstandings and ignorance on the part of Louis, I don't really buy it. I think it would have been more congruent to character to introduce an entirely different vampire and ascribe these experiences to him.I would have liked to have had more of this book take place in the present, as I feel the conception of his musical group and his reasons for wanting to reveal himself are not really explained. While I enjoyed very much the stories of Lestat's and Marius's pasts, I felt that they went on rather longer than necessary. I read this as an e-book and even in Microsoft Reader, it was 908 pages!I am enthralled with Akasha, however, and am very much looking forward to reading Queen of the Damned. | 981 | [
"This Lestat bears very little resemblance to the creature we are introduced to in Interview with the Vampire.",
"I wanted to kick that Lestat in the crotch.",
"This Lestat, I want to offer my neck to.",
"While the author does try to explain pieces of his behavior in her last novel as misunderstandings and ignorance on the part of Louis, I don't really buy it.",
"I think it would have been more congruent to character to introduce an entirely different vampire and ascribe these experiences to him.I would have liked to have had more of this book take place in the present, as I feel the conception of his musical group and his reasons for wanting to reveal himself are not really explained.",
"While I enjoyed very much the stories of Lestat's and Marius's pasts, I felt that they went on rather longer than necessary.",
"I read this as an e-book and even in Microsoft Reader, it was 908 pages!",
"I am enthralled with Akasha, however, and am very much looking forward to reading Queen of the Damned."
] |
4 | NOT a 'Best of' set. | It's a good thing Vince Clarke left Depeche Mode when he did, because it's unlikely Erasure or indeed Depeche Mode itself would still be around today.The first half of this recording is passable, but they sound like they're trapped in a style of music they're not really suited for. Out of the first five tracks, only 'New Life' and 'Meaning of Love are even worth a listen.The rest of the album shows Depeche Mode were heading in the right direction. Between losing the light pop tunes and David Gahan finding his voice (probably as a result), they finally achieve their style of music. With that said, 'Shake the Disease', 'It's Called A Heart', and 'Fly on the Windscreen' are the best songs here.Having heard only this album and 'Violator', and preferring the latter, I would have to suggest starting with either 'Some Great Reward' or 'Black Celebration'(which is what I'll be buying next) as 'Catching Up..." only serves to show that the best of Depeche Mode was yet to come. | 981 | [
"It's a good thing Vince Clarke left Depeche Mode when he did, because it's unlikely Erasure or indeed Depeche Mode itself would still be around today.The first half of this recording is passable, but they sound like they're trapped in a style of music they're not really suited for.",
"Out of the first five tracks, only 'New Life' and 'Meaning of Love are even worth a listen.The rest of the album shows Depeche Mode were heading in the right direction.",
"Between losing the light pop tunes and David Gahan finding his voice (probably as a result), they finally achieve their style of music.",
"With that said, 'Shake the Disease', 'It's Called A Heart', and 'Fly on the Windscreen' are the best songs here.Having heard only this album and 'Violator', and preferring the latter, I would have to suggest starting with either 'Some Great Reward' or 'Black Celebration'(which is what I'll be buying next) as 'Catching Up...\" only serves to show that the best of Depeche Mode was yet to come."
] |
4 | Good small bag for the 5700 | If you're looking for a good snug fitting case for the 5700, this is it. It's a tight fit, but holds the camera and strap. There is room in the top inside pocket for a card or other item and the front pocket has quite a bit of room for a extra battery or other misc accessories. Belt loop seems robust and the rings for the strap is sewn into a nylon strap that goes all the way around the bottom. This is perfect for when I just want to carry the camera and move fast and light.As to the turning on in the case. I suppose this would be a problem if I didn't consistantly turn the camera off and the switch to review. If the camera is switched on accidently, the lens won't extend. Simple solution that one should always use regardless of the case.I imagine this will fit the new Nikon 8700 as well.There seems to be two models of this case floating around out there. (especially on ebay) The one pictured above is the best. The other seems to be lacking some pockets and features. | 981 | [
"If you're looking for a good snug fitting case for the 5700, this is it.",
"It's a tight fit, but holds the camera and strap.",
"There is room in the top inside pocket for a card or other item and the front pocket has quite a bit of room for a extra battery or other misc accessories.",
"Belt loop seems robust and the rings for the strap is sewn into a nylon strap that goes all the way around the bottom.",
"This is perfect for when I just want to carry the camera and move fast and light.As to the turning on in the case.",
"I suppose this would be a problem if I didn't consistantly turn the camera off and the switch to review.",
"If the camera is switched on accidently, the lens won't extend.",
"Simple solution that one should always use regardless of the case.I imagine this will fit the new Nikon 8700 as well.There seems to be two models of this case floating around out there.",
"(especially on ebay) The one pictured above is the best.",
"The other seems to be lacking some pockets and features."
] |
4 | Not a bad effort. | I never saw the show, but this CD is basically cover versions of old songs. I found it lacking emotionally, however, especially on the song "Eye on the Sparrow". I have only ever heard that song one other time on the movie soundtrack for Sister Act 2 and to be frank it is impossible to compare the two. The Sister Act 2 version (featuring Lauryn Hill and someone else I forget their name) was extremely emotional and very effective and I loved it. This version tho sounds much more like some cheesey cover a pop group such as S Club 7 might do (no offence to S Club 7 fans). It really is awful and I felt really dissapointed in that respect.However there are some very good tracks on the album most notably "Promise of the Future" is a really nice ballad and "Lead Us On" will get you bopping along to your stereo. There are only about 3 songs on this CD that I found dissapointing. I recommend this CD because there are some gems in the line-up even if a couple do get your goat! | 981 | [
"I never saw the show, but this CD is basically cover versions of old songs.",
"I found it lacking emotionally, however, especially on the song \"Eye on the Sparrow\".",
"I have only ever heard that song one other time on the movie soundtrack for Sister Act 2 and to be frank it is impossible to compare the two.",
"The Sister Act 2 version (featuring Lauryn Hill and someone else I forget their name) was extremely emotional and very effective and I loved it.",
"This version tho sounds much more like some cheesey cover a pop group such as S Club 7 might do (no offence to S Club 7 fans).",
"It really is awful and I felt really dissapointed in that respect.However there are some very good tracks on the album most notably \"Promise of the Future\" is a really nice ballad and \"Lead Us On\" will get you bopping along to your stereo.",
"There are only about 3 songs on this CD that I found dissapointing.",
"I recommend this CD because there are some gems in the line-up even if a couple do get your goat!"
] |
4 | Jules Verns greatest book | Adventure, suspense, bravery, sea monsters, underground caverns, unbearable heat these are just a few of the wonderful subjects this book has to offer. The story begins when Professor Hardwigg finds a very old book with a piece of parchment in it. On the parchment was a form of writing in some secret code. When the Professor and his nephew, Harry, discovered its meaning they were both shocked to find out it was the instructions for a journey no man thought possible, the journey to the center of the earth! Almost immediately they went on the journey picking up a man by the name of Hans to be there guide. There were many hard times in this adventure. For example, the Professor thought that they would find water in an abundance only to find that there was none till Hans made the discovery by drilling through a wall. Who knows how they will ever survive. I would give this book a very strong four out of five stars because of its ability to keep you wondering what is next. | 981 | [
"Adventure, suspense, bravery, sea monsters, underground caverns, unbearable heat these are just a few of the wonderful subjects this book has to offer.",
"The story begins when Professor Hardwigg finds a very old book with a piece of parchment in it.",
"On the parchment was a form of writing in some secret code.",
"When the Professor and his nephew, Harry, discovered its meaning they were both shocked to find out it was the instructions for a journey no man thought possible, the journey to the center of the earth!",
"Almost immediately they went on the journey picking up a man by the name of Hans to be there guide.",
"There were many hard times in this adventure.",
"For example, the Professor thought that they would find water in an abundance only to find that there was none till Hans made the discovery by drilling through a wall.",
"Who knows how they will ever survive.",
"I would give this book a very strong four out of five stars because of its ability to keep you wondering what is next."
] |
4 | AN 11 YEAR OLD REVIEWER | THIS MOVIE WAS COOOOL!!!!! I FIRST BOUGHT IT AT AMAZON.COM, OF COURSE AND WHEN I WATCHED IT, IT BECAME ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES OF ALL TIME.I KNOW MOST PEOPLE HATED THIS MOVIE BUT I THOUGHT IT WAS VERY GOOD. I THOUGHT THIS MOVIE WAS TOBE HOOPER'S BEST YET.TOBE HOOPER HAS DIRECTED PLENTY OF OTHER MOVIES SUCH AS POLTERGEIST, AND TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE.POLTERGEIST WAS AN INSTANT CLASSIC SAME WITH TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE.SYNOPSIS: 8 TEENAGERS SPEND THEIR SPRING BREAK ON BOARD A HOUSEBOAT WHICH THEY GOT A DEAL ON. BUT WHEN THEY FIND A BUNCH OF SMASHED CROC EGGS IN THE MARSHLANDS THEY CAN'T RESIST TAKING ONE NON SMASHED EGG BACK WITH THEM.WHEN THE CROCODILE REALIZES MOST OF HER EGGS ARE SMASHED AND ONE IS GONE SHE GOES ON A WILD RAMPAGE AND STARTS DEVOURING THE TEENS AND A FEW MORE PEOPLE INCLUDING THE SHERIFF.DESPITE THIS MOVIES BAD CGI EFFECTS IT WAS VERY GOOD. IF YOU LIKED THIS MOVIE I WOULD LIKE TO RECOMMEND CROCODILE 2, BLOOD SURF, LAKE PLACID, AND CROCODILE (1981). | 981 | [
"THIS MOVIE WAS COOOOL!!!",
"!!",
"I FIRST BOUGHT IT AT AMAZON.COM, OF COURSE AND WHEN I WATCHED IT, IT BECAME ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES OF ALL TIME.I KNOW MOST PEOPLE HATED THIS MOVIE BUT I THOUGHT IT WAS VERY GOOD.",
"I THOUGHT THIS MOVIE WAS TOBE HOOPER'S BEST YET.TOBE HOOPER HAS DIRECTED PLENTY OF OTHER MOVIES SUCH AS POLTERGEIST, AND TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE.POLTERGEIST WAS AN INSTANT CLASSIC SAME WITH TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE.SYNOPSIS: 8 TEENAGERS SPEND THEIR SPRING BREAK ON BOARD A HOUSEBOAT WHICH THEY GOT A DEAL ON.",
"BUT WHEN THEY FIND A BUNCH OF SMASHED CROC EGGS IN THE MARSHLANDS THEY CAN'T RESIST TAKING ONE NON SMASHED EGG BACK WITH THEM.WHEN THE CROCODILE REALIZES MOST OF HER EGGS ARE SMASHED AND ONE IS GONE SHE GOES ON A WILD RAMPAGE AND STARTS DEVOURING THE TEENS AND A FEW MORE PEOPLE INCLUDING THE SHERIFF.DESPITE THIS MOVIES BAD CGI EFFECTS IT WAS VERY GOOD.",
"IF YOU LIKED THIS MOVIE I WOULD LIKE TO RECOMMEND CROCODILE 2, BLOOD SURF, LAKE PLACID, AND CROCODILE (1981)."
] |
4 | Very enjoyable | Like others in the series, this novel delves into details about the hero's life (in this case, his hobby of mountain climbing); that can sometimes cause the pace to drag a bit. The aunt & father were very nearly stereotypes, as was the hero's now-deceased father until the end. Appearances by lead characters from other books (friends of Evan's) do not make any kind of splash here--they just show up and have almost no personality (when they were very intriguing in their own books).Otherwise, however, the book was a very good read with strong leading characters and a few interesting secondary ones, especicially Catriona's brother and some of the climbers. Mores and biases add to the historical detail, and both tension and emotion are usually kept at just the right level. It's a slow burgeoning of a relationship that starts off suddenly but takes time and understanding to grow into sometimes more than attraction...a situation that makes for a more realistic relationship. | 981 | [
"Like others in the series, this novel delves into details about the hero's life (in this case, his hobby of mountain climbing); that can sometimes cause the pace to drag a bit.",
"The aunt & father were very nearly stereotypes, as was the hero's now-deceased father until the end.",
"Appearances by lead characters from other books (friends of Evan's) do not make any kind of splash here--they just show up and have almost no personality (when they were very intriguing in their own books).Otherwise, however, the book was a very good read with strong leading characters and a few interesting secondary ones, especicially Catriona's brother and some of the climbers.",
"Mores and biases add to the historical detail, and both tension and emotion are usually kept at just the right level.",
"It's a slow burgeoning of a relationship that starts off suddenly but takes time and understanding to grow into sometimes more than attraction...a situation that makes for a more realistic relationship."
] |
4 | Savior Respite | This book is a godsend for those who find themselves always in the midst of saving others at the expense of their own well being. Codependence is not a bad word, or a label of shame...the book uses it as a term of enlightenment leading to empowerment.Although not confined to certain life situations, the book is geared for those who have endured the compulsive, destructive behaviors of alcoholics, severely ill, mentally unstable, etc. Time endured with the chaos, confusion and compulsive behaviors of our loved ones may generate a codependent personality. The codependent coping mechanisms are simply not healthy for one's own growth.Codependence can give you superb intuitive powers, amazing organizational skills, unflagging energy and extraordinary juggling skills---however there is one focal point of the book. A codependent is always busy taking care of everyone but themselves...this book is bold and tactful in its delivery...engaging, helpful, and above all...hopeful! | 981 | [
"This book is a godsend for those who find themselves always in the midst of saving others at the expense of their own well being.",
"Codependence is not a bad word, or a label of shame...the book uses it as a term of enlightenment leading to empowerment.Although not confined to certain life situations, the book is geared for those who have endured the compulsive, destructive behaviors of alcoholics, severely ill, mentally unstable, etc.",
"Time endured with the chaos, confusion and compulsive behaviors of our loved ones may generate a codependent personality.",
"The codependent coping mechanisms are simply not healthy for one's own growth.Codependence can give you superb intuitive powers, amazing organizational skills, unflagging energy and extraordinary juggling skills---however there is one focal point of the book.",
"A codependent is always busy taking care of everyone but themselves...this book is bold and tactful in its delivery...engaging, helpful, and above all...hopeful!"
] |
4 | Yes, there is life after death | George Anderson is a medium who has helped many people reach their departed loved ones.Coming from a Catholic background having gone through the Catholic school system, George was given the prophetic gift at an early age. Since the Catholic Church didn't re-confirm his gifts, George moved on in his spiritual life with encouragement from others and in particular Joel Martin.He was introduced to the public through radio programs that Mr. Martin produced and also television. Although George was not particularly excited about the television spot he understood that this was a way to reach many who had questions about the afterlife.This book does give the reader food for thought.Other authors worth reading on this subject would be Dr. Raymond MoodyReunions: Visionary Encounters With Departed Loved Ones, Dr. Elizabeth Kubler RossQuest - The Life Of Elizabeth Kubler-Rossand Betty EadieThe Awakening Heart: My Continuining Journey To Love. See my book reviews on these authors. | 981 | [
"George Anderson is a medium who has helped many people reach their departed loved ones.Coming from a Catholic background having gone through the Catholic school system, George was given the prophetic gift at an early age.",
"Since the Catholic Church didn't re-confirm his gifts, George moved on in his spiritual life with encouragement from others and in particular Joel Martin.He was introduced to the public through radio programs that Mr.",
"Martin produced and also television.",
"Although George was not particularly excited about the television spot he understood that this was a way to reach many who had questions about the afterlife.This book does give the reader food for thought.Other authors worth reading on this subject would be Dr.",
"Raymond MoodyReunions: Visionary Encounters With Departed Loved Ones, Dr.",
"Elizabeth Kubler RossQuest - The Life Of Elizabeth Kubler-Rossand Betty EadieThe Awakening Heart: My Continuining Journey To Love.",
"See my book reviews on these authors."
] |
4 | Great little oven | After dealing with a Krups convection toaster oven that had great reviews but couldn't make toast to save its life, I finally decided to switch to the Cuisinart. It had all of the features I was looking for, except for the interior light. Well, I LOVE this oven. I would have given it five stars if it had the light and the crumb tray could be removed from the front. Other than that, it's perfect. It looks great, is very easy to use, and makes great toast with very little effort. I've used the convection bake for cookies, muffins, corn casserole--perfect every time. I reduce the temp by 25 degrees and decrease cooking time a bit. I also regularly heat chicken nuggets--it's very quick and preheats quickly. The included pan really maximizes the interior space but my 9x9 and deep dish stoneware bakers fit perfectly. I highly recommend this oven! Also, I don't find that the exterior is very hot at all during baking--I'm not sure why other reviewers had a problem with this. | 981 | [
"After dealing with a Krups convection toaster oven that had great reviews but couldn't make toast to save its life, I finally decided to switch to the Cuisinart.",
"It had all of the features I was looking for, except for the interior light.",
"Well, I LOVE this oven.",
"I would have given it five stars if it had the light and the crumb tray could be removed from the front.",
"Other than that, it's perfect.",
"It looks great, is very easy to use, and makes great toast with very little effort.",
"I've used the convection bake for cookies, muffins, corn casserole--perfect every time.",
"I reduce the temp by 25 degrees and decrease cooking time a bit.",
"I also regularly heat chicken nuggets--it's very quick and preheats quickly.",
"The included pan really maximizes the interior space but my 9x9 and deep dish stoneware bakers fit perfectly.",
"I highly recommend this oven!",
"Also, I don't find that the exterior is very hot at all during baking--I'm not sure why other reviewers had a problem with this."
] |
4 | A Literary Treat | THE DEATH OF A JOYCE SCHOLAR by Bartholomew GillBloomsday, Dublin, Ireland, June 16 - The traditional reenactment of the Dublin day as described by James Joyce in ULYSSES finds one of the participating scholars murdered, with similarities to that fictional account. Who would want Kevin Coyle dead and why? Chief Superintendent of the Murder Squad of the Irish Police (Garda Siochana) in Dublin, Peter McGarr and his squad will have to find out.It seems just about everyone connected with the case has motive and opportunity and McGarr and his people have to ferret out the truth. Gill leads us through many a twist and turn and side trip until the reveal at the very end. I never could figure out "who dunnit" and that kept me reading.I'm landing in Dublin on June 16 this year and am looking forward to the experience in a different way now that I have read this book. What a great opportunity for me! And what a great opportunity for you to travel with me as you read this book. | 981 | [
"THE DEATH OF A JOYCE SCHOLAR by Bartholomew GillBloomsday, Dublin, Ireland, June 16 - The traditional reenactment of the Dublin day as described by James Joyce in ULYSSES finds one of the participating scholars murdered, with similarities to that fictional account.",
"Who would want Kevin Coyle dead and why?",
"Chief Superintendent of the Murder Squad of the Irish Police (Garda Siochana) in Dublin, Peter McGarr and his squad will have to find out.It seems just about everyone connected with the case has motive and opportunity and McGarr and his people have to ferret out the truth.",
"Gill leads us through many a twist and turn and side trip until the reveal at the very end.",
"I never could figure out \"who dunnit\" and that kept me reading.I'm landing in Dublin on June 16 this year and am looking forward to the experience in a different way now that I have read this book.",
"What a great opportunity for me!",
"And what a great opportunity for you to travel with me as you read this book."
] |
4 | Almost Completely worth it | I have been a big fan of this fun and short lived anime series. This is one of my favorite anime shows that i literally jumped on the chance to get this on blu-ray. Now that ive watched the bluray a bit, there is a noticeable upscale the video. Another good point to getting this vs the 3 dvds is its all on the same disk, meaning less space it takes on the shelf, so room for more anime or movies..bla bla bla. Furi Kiri was one of those kind of shows i only had briefly caught on cartoon network late at night. But from there i had to really look for it. I Kinda which there was more. I guess if you like any sort of anime, this is definitely for you. There are some mature themes in this series so if your into the cutesy anime you probably should shy away from this. But i will say it is definitely a good anime movie to start with. Its got fighting and robots, and comedy, and it just an overall good adventure! AND THE SOUNDTRACK IS ALSO AWSOME!FLCL Fooly Cooly OST 1: Addict | 981 | [
"I have been a big fan of this fun and short lived anime series.",
"This is one of my favorite anime shows that i literally jumped on the chance to get this on blu-ray.",
"Now that ive watched the bluray a bit, there is a noticeable upscale the video.",
"Another good point to getting this vs the 3 dvds is its all on the same disk, meaning less space it takes on the shelf, so room for more anime or movies..bla bla bla.",
"Furi Kiri was one of those kind of shows i only had briefly caught on cartoon network late at night.",
"But from there i had to really look for it.",
"I Kinda which there was more.",
"I guess if you like any sort of anime, this is definitely for you.",
"There are some mature themes in this series so if your into the cutesy anime you probably should shy away from this.",
"But i will say it is definitely a good anime movie to start with.",
"Its got fighting and robots, and comedy, and it just an overall good adventure!",
"AND THE SOUNDTRACK IS ALSO AWSOME!",
"FLCL Fooly Cooly OST 1: Addict"
] |
4 | A Mothers Journey | I have read all the books on the case. This book is an intimate look into a mother's journey resulting from the death of her beloved daughter. There was more to who Laci was as a person (she was a daughter, BUT also a friend, wife, sister,daughter in law, aunt..). This book is ONE perspective of Laci as a person. Sharon Rocha brings her to "life", in the way only a mother can. If you are searching for new facts, evidence or smoking guns- this is not the most accurate book and certainly not the most objective out there (nor do I believe that was Sharon Rocha's intent). The focus is on her daughter and her feelings and insights as a mother). I was disappointed in the jabs at the Peterson family. I feel it kind of took away from the story and Laci's memory, somehow. Taking this with a grain of salt, if you are looking for insight into a mother's journey through a wrenching, tragic loss and into part of Laci as a person, this is the book for you. Lovely pictures as well. | 981 | [
"I have read all the books on the case.",
"This book is an intimate look into a mother's journey resulting from the death of her beloved daughter.",
"There was more to who Laci was as a person (she was a daughter, BUT also a friend, wife, sister,daughter in law, aunt..).",
"This book is ONE perspective of Laci as a person.",
"Sharon Rocha brings her to \"life\", in the way only a mother can.",
"If you are searching for new facts, evidence or smoking guns- this is not the most accurate book and certainly not the most objective out there (nor do I believe that was Sharon Rocha's intent).",
"The focus is on her daughter and her feelings and insights as a mother).",
"I was disappointed in the jabs at the Peterson family.",
"I feel it kind of took away from the story and Laci's memory, somehow.",
"Taking this with a grain of salt, if you are looking for insight into a mother's journey through a wrenching, tragic loss and into part of Laci as a person, this is the book for you.",
"Lovely pictures as well."
] |
4 | Stylish And Entertaining. | "The World Is Not Enough" proves like "Goldeneye" and "Tomorrow Never Dies" that the longest running series in movie history is ready for the 21st century. Maybe it's not as good as "Tomorrow Never Dies," but hell, "The World Is Not Enough" has a great blend of style, action, humor and beautiful women. It's intelligent and complex. The complexity is it's only flaw because sometimes it has to slow down when it shouldn't to explain all the detail in the intrigue. Still, it makes up for it's flaws. It's entertaining, keeps you guessing and has a lot of style in the settings, suits, gadgets, action sequences and yes, cars. It's visually rich in it's own way. The action isn't stupid and elevates the story. Maybe it's not as good as one expected, but it's still fun and interesting, very entertaining. I don't get the slack Denise Richards has been getting, I think she did a great job as did every other actor. "The World Is Not Enough" is original and fun, good action flick. | 981 | [
"\"The World Is Not Enough\" proves like \"Goldeneye\" and \"Tomorrow Never Dies\" that the longest running series in movie history is ready for the 21st century.",
"Maybe it's not as good as \"Tomorrow Never Dies,\" but hell, \"The World Is Not Enough\" has a great blend of style, action, humor and beautiful women.",
"It's intelligent and complex.",
"The complexity is it's only flaw because sometimes it has to slow down when it shouldn't to explain all the detail in the intrigue.",
"Still, it makes up for it's flaws.",
"It's entertaining, keeps you guessing and has a lot of style in the settings, suits, gadgets, action sequences and yes, cars.",
"It's visually rich in it's own way.",
"The action isn't stupid and elevates the story.",
"Maybe it's not as good as one expected, but it's still fun and interesting, very entertaining.",
"I don't get the slack Denise Richards has been getting, I think she did a great job as did every other actor.",
"\"The World Is Not Enough\" is original and fun, good action flick."
] |
4 | my 2 cents | When the 'packages' arrived, the UPS driver stated that he had "never seen any item shipped in this manner"... (not a good thing?). That being said, all 3 pieces (tray, handles and nuts/bolts/wheel) arrived with the tray having a smallish dent in it. Not a problem since this is a wheelbarrow and will get more dents through time. My major complaint was in the assembly... it took me 1.5 hrs. Not an easy task with the minimalistic instructions that, without a picture, would most likely caused major headaches. I was glad to see that all the parts were correct and no scavenging was required. Once assembled, it does seem to be quite sturdy and should withstand many years of usage. I just wish there was a indication on Amazon noting the country of manufacture/assembly. I figured a name of UNION TOOLS would have meant USA, but it did not, it was made in China. I may have made a different purchase decision... or not. I rated this 4 stars as the assembly caused me minor grief. | 981 | [
"When the 'packages' arrived, the UPS driver stated that he had \"never seen any item shipped in this manner\"... (not a good thing?",
").",
"That being said, all 3 pieces (tray, handles and nuts/bolts/wheel) arrived with the tray having a smallish dent in it.",
"Not a problem since this is a wheelbarrow and will get more dents through time.",
"My major complaint was in the assembly... it took me 1.5 hrs.",
"Not an easy task with the minimalistic instructions that, without a picture, would most likely caused major headaches.",
"I was glad to see that all the parts were correct and no scavenging was required.",
"Once assembled, it does seem to be quite sturdy and should withstand many years of usage.",
"I just wish there was a indication on Amazon noting the country of manufacture/assembly.",
"I figured a name of UNION TOOLS would have meant USA, but it did not, it was made in China.",
"I may have made a different purchase decision... or not.",
"I rated this 4 stars as the assembly caused me minor grief."
] |
4 | Eating disorders | I have just finished reading this author's previous work LUSH and decided to tackle PERFECT.Perfect can be described as the anatomy of an eating disorder and more importantly how powerfully deceitful the disease can be.It is obvious that this author is slowly, but surely tackling addiction as the main theme throughout her series of books (so far).While I thoroughly enjoyed LUSH, PERFECT was a harder read for me. The main character, while the author tries to make her likeable, felt stiff and unyielding to me. Of course, this may have been deliberate on the part of the author - however, I kept trying to find something to hang on to in the story and I could not.I have, however, rated the book a 4 star for the absolutely excellent portrayal of what an eating disorder can do to the person suffering as well as the family members. Ah, denial....it is a powerful thing.This book is well written and hits all the right chords, but there was just something slightly off about it. | 981 | [
"I have just finished reading this author's previous work LUSH and decided to tackle PERFECT.Perfect can be described as the anatomy of an eating disorder and more importantly how powerfully deceitful the disease can be.It is obvious that this author is slowly, but surely tackling addiction as the main theme throughout her series of books (so far).While I thoroughly enjoyed LUSH, PERFECT was a harder read for me.",
"The main character, while the author tries to make her likeable, felt stiff and unyielding to me.",
"Of course, this may have been deliberate on the part of the author - however, I kept trying to find something to hang on to in the story and I could not.I have, however, rated the book a 4 star for the absolutely excellent portrayal of what an eating disorder can do to the person suffering as well as the family members.",
"Ah, denial....it is a powerful thing.This book is well written and hits all the right chords, but there was just something slightly off about it."
] |
4 | They came to dig a ditch. | South of Heaven is not one of Jim Thompson's top tier novels but it's worthwhile reading nonetheless. The narrative unfolds in the West Texas of the 1920s and describes the brutal conditions under which miles of natural gas pipeline were laid by homeless, rootless men desperate for work. One of these men was 21 year old Tommy Burwell who provides the narration albeit from the safe and perhaps truth distorting vantage point of four decades after the fact. Through Burwell, Thompson skillfully describes a time and place where life is shockingly cheap and justice is a very rare commodity.Against all odds, Tommy finds love and goes on to have a number of harrowing adventures, many of which fall into the tall tale category.Contributing to South of Heaven's overall appeal is the authentic sounding dialogue and the poignant depictions of individuals who must continually struggle for their daily bread.Not one of Thompson's best but interesting enough to merit a 4 star rating. | 981 | [
"South of Heaven is not one of Jim Thompson's top tier novels but it's worthwhile reading nonetheless.",
"The narrative unfolds in the West Texas of the 1920s and describes the brutal conditions under which miles of natural gas pipeline were laid by homeless, rootless men desperate for work.",
"One of these men was 21 year old Tommy Burwell who provides the narration albeit from the safe and perhaps truth distorting vantage point of four decades after the fact.",
"Through Burwell, Thompson skillfully describes a time and place where life is shockingly cheap and justice is a very rare commodity.Against all odds, Tommy finds love and goes on to have a number of harrowing adventures, many of which fall into the tall tale category.Contributing to South of Heaven's overall appeal is the authentic sounding dialogue and the poignant depictions of individuals who must continually struggle for their daily bread.Not one of Thompson's best but interesting enough to merit a 4 star rating."
] |
4 | "Based on a true story" | As the first page warns, "this is a very peculiar book." It is not a traditional biography by any means. In fact, I'm not sure I'd call it a "biography" at all. Those looking for an accurate biography of Dick's life should look elsewhere. It's more like those made-for-TV movies that are "based on a true story." But it's really something like a "Phildickian" novel based on the life of Philip K. Dick that constantly weaves the life and the novels together (a bit of "postmodern" intertextuality for those saddened by the derision of Derrida in the blurb on the Amazon page). I found this to be a really intriguing and engrossing literary experience, but some might find it frustrating. While I *probably* learned something about the life of Philip K. Dick, the lack of footnotes, bibliography, or any other ingredients of a traditional biography make it hard to tell. Of course, this difficulty in knowing reality from illusion is perhaps the most Phildickian aspect of the book! | 981 | [
"As the first page warns, \"this is a very peculiar book.\" It is not a traditional biography by any means.",
"In fact, I'm not sure I'd call it a \"biography\" at all.",
"Those looking for an accurate biography of Dick's life should look elsewhere.",
"It's more like those made-for-TV movies that are \"based on a true story.\" But it's really something like a \"Phildickian\" novel based on the life of Philip K.",
"Dick that constantly weaves the life and the novels together (a bit of \"postmodern\" intertextuality for those saddened by the derision of Derrida in the blurb on the Amazon page).",
"I found this to be a really intriguing and engrossing literary experience, but some might find it frustrating.",
"While I *probably* learned something about the life of Philip K.",
"Dick, the lack of footnotes, bibliography, or any other ingredients of a traditional biography make it hard to tell.",
"Of course, this difficulty in knowing reality from illusion is perhaps the most Phildickian aspect of the book!"
] |
4 | A book to remember | I read this book ages ago and I remembered it was very enlightening about the methods used by the Catholic Church, in the process of accepting or rejecting individuals being postulated for sainthood. Then I recently attended a representation of G. B. Shaw's "Saint Joan" together with a Mormon lady I was dating. As said play finishes with a mockery of the process by which Joan of Arc was accepted among the Saints, I wanted this lady to read "Devil's Advocate", to realize that the Church is very strict in this process and doesn't just go around handing out sainthood to whoever, in order to further their goals. I believe she was as impressed with the book as I originally was. It is very clear, beautifully written, interesting as it is full of facts and data not easily become otherwise and also very entertaining, even for someone who's native language is not English, like me. I thank amazon.com for having searched for months for this book, as it was already out of print. | 981 | [
"I read this book ages ago and I remembered it was very enlightening about the methods used by the Catholic Church, in the process of accepting or rejecting individuals being postulated for sainthood.",
"Then I recently attended a representation of G.",
"B.",
"Shaw's \"Saint Joan\" together with a Mormon lady I was dating.",
"As said play finishes with a mockery of the process by which Joan of Arc was accepted among the Saints, I wanted this lady to read \"Devil's Advocate\", to realize that the Church is very strict in this process and doesn't just go around handing out sainthood to whoever, in order to further their goals.",
"I believe she was as impressed with the book as I originally was.",
"It is very clear, beautifully written, interesting as it is full of facts and data not easily become otherwise and also very entertaining, even for someone who's native language is not English, like me.",
"I thank amazon.com for having searched for months for this book, as it was already out of print."
] |
4 | four and one-half stars | To me "Give us a Wink" was the high watermark that the band could ever have hoped to achieve considering they started out as a glam/bubblegum/teeny booper act under the control of pop songsmiths Mike Chapman, and Nikki Chinn. This could be considered the Sweet's dark album with cut after cut being brooding, standoffish, and sleazy. "keep it in" and "White mice" drive with reckless abandon while "Yesterday's Rain" and "Healer" are mid-tempo rockers that make full use of the bands skills at creating tension and climax. Lead Singer Brian Connolly's voice is shredded at the end of most cuts and sounds incredible while yeoman guitarist Andy Scott makes the most out of every solo and riff, and there are plenty of good riffs to be found here. Production is not a bright as "desolation Blvd." or "Off the Record" but it adds the the greasiness of the whole album, which is ripe with sex and violence. One of my faves from 70's rock, I put it alongside ANYTHING made from the era. | 981 | [
"To me \"Give us a Wink\" was the high watermark that the band could ever have hoped to achieve considering they started out as a glam/bubblegum/teeny booper act under the control of pop songsmiths Mike Chapman, and Nikki Chinn.",
"This could be considered the Sweet's dark album with cut after cut being brooding, standoffish, and sleazy.",
"\"keep it in\" and \"White mice\" drive with reckless abandon while \"Yesterday's Rain\" and \"Healer\" are mid-tempo rockers that make full use of the bands skills at creating tension and climax.",
"Lead Singer Brian Connolly's voice is shredded at the end of most cuts and sounds incredible while yeoman guitarist Andy Scott makes the most out of every solo and riff, and there are plenty of good riffs to be found here.",
"Production is not a bright as \"desolation Blvd.\" or \"Off the Record\" but it adds the the greasiness of the whole album, which is ripe with sex and violence.",
"One of my faves from 70's rock, I put it alongside ANYTHING made from the era."
] |
4 | Solid scholarship | This is a very good narrative history of events in the Mediterranean basin, primarily in the west, wrapped around the revolt of Sicily against the French garrison and administartors. Runciman's style made this a pleasure to read, and the diagrams explaining who was who in the French royal family, Aragon, Sicily, Majorca and Byzantium helped to keep the personalities straight. Runciman uses the first part of his narrative to set the stage of what happened and why during the Sicilian Vespers. The interplay between the various kingdoms with interets in the region was fully described, as well as the interaction between Manfred, Charles and the pope. Since the Vespers is only used as a focal point to drive the main discussion, Runciman turned out an excellent work on the political history of the area, and stayed away from social history, which seems to be the focus of current Medievalists. The bibliography is superb and makes this a valuable reference for further reading. | 981 | [
"This is a very good narrative history of events in the Mediterranean basin, primarily in the west, wrapped around the revolt of Sicily against the French garrison and administartors.",
"Runciman's style made this a pleasure to read, and the diagrams explaining who was who in the French royal family, Aragon, Sicily, Majorca and Byzantium helped to keep the personalities straight.",
"Runciman uses the first part of his narrative to set the stage of what happened and why during the Sicilian Vespers.",
"The interplay between the various kingdoms with interets in the region was fully described, as well as the interaction between Manfred, Charles and the pope.",
"Since the Vespers is only used as a focal point to drive the main discussion, Runciman turned out an excellent work on the political history of the area, and stayed away from social history, which seems to be the focus of current Medievalists.",
"The bibliography is superb and makes this a valuable reference for further reading."
] |
4 | DS is back again! | I have been a fan of Danielle Steel for many years...I have read all her books, and I wait patiently for each new book to come out so I can run out to buy it. The past few books I have been disappointed, feeling like it is not her normal quality great story. In fact, after I would read her book, I would tell myself that the next book I would get at the library or wait until it went to paperback (but of course, I always end up running to the bookstore to buy it when it is released). So I wasn't sure what to expect from The Kiss. I was very pleased. While showing how horrible both Isabelle and Bill's marriage are, making us hate their spouses, you feel the love and the bond that Isabelle and Bill have for each other. You fall in love with their love, and stand behind them while they fight for their lives, and for their love. I finished this book even more excited for her next book to be released. Thank you Danielle, for showing us why we fell in love with your writing! | 981 | [
"I have been a fan of Danielle Steel for many years...I have read all her books, and I wait patiently for each new book to come out so I can run out to buy it.",
"The past few books I have been disappointed, feeling like it is not her normal quality great story.",
"In fact, after I would read her book, I would tell myself that the next book I would get at the library or wait until it went to paperback (but of course, I always end up running to the bookstore to buy it when it is released).",
"So I wasn't sure what to expect from The Kiss.",
"I was very pleased.",
"While showing how horrible both Isabelle and Bill's marriage are, making us hate their spouses, you feel the love and the bond that Isabelle and Bill have for each other.",
"You fall in love with their love, and stand behind them while they fight for their lives, and for their love.",
"I finished this book even more excited for her next book to be released.",
"Thank you Danielle, for showing us why we fell in love with your writing!"
] |
4 | Foxy Masked Avenger | I enjoyed the movie, even though the VHS film clarity was questionable...more like a copy made from of a copy of a copy. This older version is action packed. Alain Delon's portrayal of Zorro is outstanding. I particularly enjoyed the scene where Zorro brings the vilain general down to his knees and forces him to apologize to the fair lady. I understand that the original 2 hours version was "butchered" down to only 1 1/2 hour, ... still the plot could be followed, if one doesn't ask too many questions about the unexplained caracters that pop in & out...but please a note to the film editors...get rid of the backgroung music and song. It is the most obnoxious theme ever....la-la-la-no-respect, la-la-la-Zorro-is-back. God please spare me the pain of ever having to listen to this awful song again! I rated this movie 4+ Stars and the music "Minus" -4 Stars. Buy it, I promise you, you'll enjoy it. And when the theme song is played, simply mute the volume and rest your ears. | 981 | [
"I enjoyed the movie, even though the VHS film clarity was questionable...more like a copy made from of a copy of a copy.",
"This older version is action packed.",
"Alain Delon's portrayal of Zorro is outstanding.",
"I particularly enjoyed the scene where Zorro brings the vilain general down to his knees and forces him to apologize to the fair lady.",
"I understand that the original 2 hours version was \"butchered\" down to only 1 1/2 hour, ... still the plot could be followed, if one doesn't ask too many questions about the unexplained caracters that pop in & out...but please a note to the film editors...get rid of the backgroung music and song.",
"It is the most obnoxious theme ever....la-la-la-no-respect, la-la-la-Zorro-is-back.",
"God please spare me the pain of ever having to listen to this awful song again!",
"I rated this movie 4+ Stars and the music \"Minus\" -4 Stars.",
"Buy it, I promise you, you'll enjoy it.",
"And when the theme song is played, simply mute the volume and rest your ears."
] |
4 | I like this record | I really like this album, it grows on you. I bought it when it came out in 1977. I liked Winwood's previous groups - Spencer Davis and Traffic. I have read critical reviews over the years where the record is dismissed as being "a disapointment", however I don't share that view. The album stands up to repeated playing. On a Sunday morning, when you look through things to play, it is something that I have frequently returned to over the last 21 years. In my opinion it was also the last good record that Stevie Winwood made. His future records employed a formula which worked for a time, but were ultimately spiritually and emotionally bankrupt. I bought the Traffic re-union album "Far from Home" expecting something with more inspiration, and this was where the formula reached its nadir - it's was awful and predictable. "Steve Winwood" represented the last gasp of a man who in future years made dull, formulaic commercial records in order to maintain his standard of living. | 981 | [
"I really like this album, it grows on you.",
"I bought it when it came out in 1977.",
"I liked Winwood's previous groups - Spencer Davis and Traffic.",
"I have read critical reviews over the years where the record is dismissed as being \"a disapointment\", however I don't share that view.",
"The album stands up to repeated playing.",
"On a Sunday morning, when you look through things to play, it is something that I have frequently returned to over the last 21 years.",
"In my opinion it was also the last good record that Stevie Winwood made.",
"His future records employed a formula which worked for a time, but were ultimately spiritually and emotionally bankrupt.",
"I bought the Traffic re-union album \"Far from Home\" expecting something with more inspiration, and this was where the formula reached its nadir - it's was awful and predictable.",
"\"Steve Winwood\" represented the last gasp of a man who in future years made dull, formulaic commercial records in order to maintain his standard of living."
] |
4 | Nikki's review | I liked this book because the author gave very good descriptions. For instance, The town of Crisfield lay in the sunlight before them, bleached white as the oyster shells scattered on the ground. Also I liked the ending, and how it was a little suspenseful.This book is about four kids whose mom abandoned them. Dicey, the oldest of the children, have to get them to Bridgeport. It is a long ways to walk and they barely have any money. Their first stop was to their cousin Eunice's house. There, their cousin was very mean to them, so they didn't stay for long, she kept saying that Maybeth and Sammy were retarded. Next, with the money Dicey worked for, the kid's took a bus to Crisfield There they were going to meet their grandma. They had never met her, and also heard rumors saying that she was crazy.Will their grandma take them in? Or will they continue to travel? Will they ever find their mom?I think anyone that likes adventure stories will like this book. And suspense. | 981 | [
"I liked this book because the author gave very good descriptions.",
"For instance, The town of Crisfield lay in the sunlight before them, bleached white as the oyster shells scattered on the ground.",
"Also I liked the ending, and how it was a little suspenseful.This book is about four kids whose mom abandoned them.",
"Dicey, the oldest of the children, have to get them to Bridgeport.",
"It is a long ways to walk and they barely have any money.",
"Their first stop was to their cousin Eunice's house.",
"There, their cousin was very mean to them, so they didn't stay for long, she kept saying that Maybeth and Sammy were retarded.",
"Next, with the money Dicey worked for, the kid's took a bus to Crisfield There they were going to meet their grandma.",
"They had never met her, and also heard rumors saying that she was crazy.Will their grandma take them in?",
"Or will they continue to travel?",
"Will they ever find their mom?",
"I think anyone that likes adventure stories will like this book.",
"And suspense."
] |
4 | Cash Me If You Can | A well polished film based on the true story of a con-artist who for a time outsmarted the allmighty F.B.I. in his forgery and circulation of false cashier's checks.The film is a light drama surrounding the character of Leonardo DiCaprio who finds himself on his own at an early age. He soon learns that he has good skills in being a con-man and forging checks to get paid. He continues this scam for years but the F.B.I. under an agent played by Tom Hanks is on his tail. The U.S. being too hot, he soon goes in hiding in France to continue his life of crime.This is a great film in every sense. It is a touching drama but remains on the humorous note throughout the film. DiCaprio played his role very well as did Christopher Walken as his father. Tom Hanks essentially played himself as always but at least his mediocre acting skills did not tarnish the film in anyway as his character was as rigid as Joe Friday. This is a good film to watch by the entire family: check it out! | 981 | [
"A well polished film based on the true story of a con-artist who for a time outsmarted the allmighty F.B.I. in his forgery and circulation of false cashier's checks.The film is a light drama surrounding the character of Leonardo DiCaprio who finds himself on his own at an early age.",
"He soon learns that he has good skills in being a con-man and forging checks to get paid.",
"He continues this scam for years but the F.B.I. under an agent played by Tom Hanks is on his tail.",
"The U.S. being too hot, he soon goes in hiding in France to continue his life of crime.This is a great film in every sense.",
"It is a touching drama but remains on the humorous note throughout the film.",
"DiCaprio played his role very well as did Christopher Walken as his father.",
"Tom Hanks essentially played himself as always but at least his mediocre acting skills did not tarnish the film in anyway as his character was as rigid as Joe Friday.",
"This is a good film to watch by the entire family: check it out!"
] |
4 | Give it a try | If you can't handle your child crying alone for more than a few minutes, this book is not for you. However, if you are willing to give it a try your efforts will pay off ten-fold. We are now parents of a 3 year old and a 1 year old, both of which have been sleeping on their own and through the night since they were 2 months old. At the first sign of a yawn and eye-rub, we're off to bed... no fuss...no muss. They grab their 'big bear' or 'blankie', roll-over and put themselves to sleep. Meanwhile, my husband and I are well rested, happier and less-stressed out parents. It takes about a week, and the schedule was all set. In will admit, the suggestions in this book are not very 'in'...it seems more old-school, which I like. The book addresses sleeping problems which might crop up as they grow - I use it as a reference guide when we are approaching a new phase in their development - the move to a big boy bed, arrival of a new baby, etc. Give it a try...it worked for us. | 981 | [
"If you can't handle your child crying alone for more than a few minutes, this book is not for you.",
"However, if you are willing to give it a try your efforts will pay off ten-fold.",
"We are now parents of a 3 year old and a 1 year old, both of which have been sleeping on their own and through the night since they were 2 months old.",
"At the first sign of a yawn and eye-rub, we're off to bed... no fuss...no muss.",
"They grab their 'big bear' or 'blankie', roll-over and put themselves to sleep.",
"Meanwhile, my husband and I are well rested, happier and less-stressed out parents.",
"It takes about a week, and the schedule was all set.",
"In will admit, the suggestions in this book are not very 'in'...it seems more old-school, which I like.",
"The book addresses sleeping problems which might crop up as they grow - I use it as a reference guide when we are approaching a new phase in their development - the move to a big boy bed, arrival of a new baby, etc.",
"Give it a try...it worked for us."
] |
4 | Fun Blair Witch Knock-Off | Yeah, it's a rip-off of Blair Witch. So what? I still thought it was pretty fun and effective. It was surprisingly funny at times, too. Lloyd, the central figure of the film, was pretty hysterical. The Plot: In an attempt to uncover a decades-old conspiracy involving alien-cover-up, old guy Lloyd enlists the help of some amateur documentary filmmakers. In the process, Lloyd inadvertantly unleashes a seemingly omnipresent gaggle of shadowy, violent federal agents who chase them down at every turn. As the tension builds, so does the fun. However, the last fifteen minutes of the movie are shot in virtual blackness. All you can do is pretty much listen to what's happening in the film. However, if you're like me and you love alien-related junk, you'll probably dig this little movie. All those expecting special effects and violence, however, beware! There is none. Check it out if you like X-Files and Blair Witch or Paranormal Activity or The Fourth Kind. You might like it. | 981 | [
"Yeah, it's a rip-off of Blair Witch.",
"So what?",
"I still thought it was pretty fun and effective.",
"It was surprisingly funny at times, too.",
"Lloyd, the central figure of the film, was pretty hysterical.",
"The Plot: In an attempt to uncover a decades-old conspiracy involving alien-cover-up, old guy Lloyd enlists the help of some amateur documentary filmmakers.",
"In the process, Lloyd inadvertantly unleashes a seemingly omnipresent gaggle of shadowy, violent federal agents who chase them down at every turn.",
"As the tension builds, so does the fun.",
"However, the last fifteen minutes of the movie are shot in virtual blackness.",
"All you can do is pretty much listen to what's happening in the film.",
"However, if you're like me and you love alien-related junk, you'll probably dig this little movie.",
"All those expecting special effects and violence, however, beware!",
"There is none.",
"Check it out if you like X-Files and Blair Witch or Paranormal Activity or The Fourth Kind.",
"You might like it."
] |
4 | One solid album | Linda Perry's songs have sold millions of copies, and she is a Grammy nominee, but one of her greatest achievements, her solo album In Flight, was sadly overlooked. This album enthralls me every time I hear it. I think it's even better than Linda's album with 4 Non Blondes. I read a review describing In Flight as "dour" and "sallow," but these words hardly do the album justice. Several songs are indeed moody and downbeat ("Success", "Life In a Bottle", "Knock Me Out") but there are also lively rockers ("Freeway", "Fill Me Up", which got some radio airplay) as well as songs full of joy ("Taken"), humor ("Fruitloop Daydream") and indescribable beauty ("In Flight"). The performances, by Linda and several members of the Tuesday Music Club (who backed Sheryl Crow on her first album), are solid throughout. The album isn't quite perfect; a few songs could have been trimmed, and one or two sound unfinished. But if you like mature pop/rock music, I highly recommend In Flight. | 981 | [
"Linda Perry's songs have sold millions of copies, and she is a Grammy nominee, but one of her greatest achievements, her solo album In Flight, was sadly overlooked.",
"This album enthralls me every time I hear it.",
"I think it's even better than Linda's album with 4 Non Blondes.",
"I read a review describing In Flight as \"dour\" and \"sallow,\" but these words hardly do the album justice.",
"Several songs are indeed moody and downbeat (\"Success\", \"Life In a Bottle\", \"Knock Me Out\") but there are also lively rockers (\"Freeway\", \"Fill Me Up\", which got some radio airplay) as well as songs full of joy (\"Taken\"), humor (\"Fruitloop Daydream\") and indescribable beauty (\"In Flight\").",
"The performances, by Linda and several members of the Tuesday Music Club (who backed Sheryl Crow on her first album), are solid throughout.",
"The album isn't quite perfect; a few songs could have been trimmed, and one or two sound unfinished.",
"But if you like mature pop/rock music, I highly recommend In Flight."
] |
4 | Sweeps You Up | My experience with Thomas Costain's 1945 novel "The Black Rose" is that it sweeps you up in its arms and refuses to let you go. The tale of Walter of Gurnie starts with his radical student days at Oxford University circa 1273, his infatuation with the aristocratic beauty Engaine and then takes you on his adventures with the Mongols into China. His friend Tristam is one of the great supporting characters as is his love for the Black Rose herself, Maryam. The novel is episodic in structure, covering a period of many years. Historical figures like Roger Bacon, Kubli Kahn & King Edward I are referenced. This is a romantic adventure story that is nonstop thrills. By the time I reached page 300, I had to stay up to 4 a.m. to finish the final quarter of the book. I could not put it down. Some of the language was a bit strange with implements used in the Dark Ages referenced, but it gives the novel a good historical grounding. Costain's work is an excellent adventure. Enjoy! | 981 | [
"My experience with Thomas Costain's 1945 novel \"The Black Rose\" is that it sweeps you up in its arms and refuses to let you go.",
"The tale of Walter of Gurnie starts with his radical student days at Oxford University circa 1273, his infatuation with the aristocratic beauty Engaine and then takes you on his adventures with the Mongols into China.",
"His friend Tristam is one of the great supporting characters as is his love for the Black Rose herself, Maryam.",
"The novel is episodic in structure, covering a period of many years.",
"Historical figures like Roger Bacon, Kubli Kahn & King Edward I are referenced.",
"This is a romantic adventure story that is nonstop thrills.",
"By the time I reached page 300, I had to stay up to 4 a.m. to finish the final quarter of the book.",
"I could not put it down.",
"Some of the language was a bit strange with implements used in the Dark Ages referenced, but it gives the novel a good historical grounding.",
"Costain's work is an excellent adventure.",
"Enjoy!"
] |
4 | Miss Julia--married or not? | Miss Julia and Sam Murdoch have eloped to the Smoky Mountains and have had a family honeymoon at Dollywood. Unfortunately, there seems to be some doubt as to whether the wedding chapel preacher is really qualified to perform weddings. Since proper behavior is #1 with Miss Julia, she tells Sam that they must have separate quarters until the marriage mystery is cleared up. Meanwhile Hazel Marie, Miss Julia's erstwhile housemate, is involved in a beauty pageant which will raise money for the sheriff's department. She, Miss Julia, and the flirtatious Etta Mae Wiggins, are in charge of the pageant and the contestants, a rag-tag group of six girls which present a real challenge to their mentors. This book is not quite as much fun as its predecessors in the series, because of Miss Julia's unfounded concerns about Sam's fidelity and whether he truly wants to be married to her. Otherwise, it's the usual romp with the characters which have become to beloved in the other books. | 981 | [
"Miss Julia and Sam Murdoch have eloped to the Smoky Mountains and have had a family honeymoon at Dollywood.",
"Unfortunately, there seems to be some doubt as to whether the wedding chapel preacher is really qualified to perform weddings.",
"Since proper behavior is #1 with Miss Julia, she tells Sam that they must have separate quarters until the marriage mystery is cleared up.",
"Meanwhile Hazel Marie, Miss Julia's erstwhile housemate, is involved in a beauty pageant which will raise money for the sheriff's department.",
"She, Miss Julia, and the flirtatious Etta Mae Wiggins, are in charge of the pageant and the contestants, a rag-tag group of six girls which present a real challenge to their mentors.",
"This book is not quite as much fun as its predecessors in the series, because of Miss Julia's unfounded concerns about Sam's fidelity and whether he truly wants to be married to her.",
"Otherwise, it's the usual romp with the characters which have become to beloved in the other books."
] |
4 | Ad-libs Galore! | If you're a fledgling Joplin listener/player...don't buy this set. Instead, buy the Joshua Rifkin disc. The reason I say this is because Rifkin plays the pieces as written. You can follow along verbatim on the written page. This collection is full of ad-libs and ornaments. There are few consistent tempos throughout a piece. John Arpin is obviously full of energy and freedom of expression, but he strays too far away from the notes as written by the master. There's nothing wrong with playing Joplin's music that way (I ab-lib when playing "Maple Leaf Rag"), but I think it's unfair to bias people with your interpretation until they have properly heard the piece played as written.Pros of this set:-it is a complete collection of Joplin's rags-"Bethena" is beautiful (but, it is hard to screw that one up)Cons:-No music from "Treemonisha" (Joplin's opera). The Rifkin set doesn't offer any music from the opera either.-The bass drowns out the melody lines in many of the pieces. | 981 | [
"If you're a fledgling Joplin listener/player...don't buy this set.",
"Instead, buy the Joshua Rifkin disc.",
"The reason I say this is because Rifkin plays the pieces as written.",
"You can follow along verbatim on the written page.",
"This collection is full of ad-libs and ornaments.",
"There are few consistent tempos throughout a piece.",
"John Arpin is obviously full of energy and freedom of expression, but he strays too far away from the notes as written by the master.",
"There's nothing wrong with playing Joplin's music that way (I ab-lib when playing \"Maple Leaf Rag\"), but I think it's unfair to bias people with your interpretation until they have properly heard the piece played as written.Pros of this set:-it is a complete collection of Joplin's rags-\"Bethena\" is beautiful (but, it is hard to screw that one up)Cons:-No music from \"Treemonisha\" (Joplin's opera).",
"The Rifkin set doesn't offer any music from the opera either.-The bass drowns out the melody lines in many of the pieces."
] |
4 | Excellent Film, Fair Fellini | How can one resist the smile and acting of Giulietta Masina together with the imagination of her husband/director Federico Fellini? If you have never seen this team in action, I suggest you begin with "La Strada," and "Nights of Cabiria" before diving into the more surreal worlds of this film, "8 1/2" or even "La Dolce Vita."Not lacking in several of the thematic and cinematic Fellini trademarks such as a creepy, confused lead male; the circus; the road/mind trip; the spirituality vs. religion strain; and the huge heart of teeny-weeny Masina, "Juliet Of The Spirits" will set you thinking and reaching for the rewind button on your VCR.Is this a good first choice for Fellini virgins? I'd say not, as other films (mentioned above) can warm you up to the Fellini style while the pathos is also better presented and sustained elsewhere.If you'd genuinely like to have your heart broken, see two of the three best films ever acted/presented: "La Strada" and "Nights of Cabiria." | 981 | [
"How can one resist the smile and acting of Giulietta Masina together with the imagination of her husband/director Federico Fellini?",
"If you have never seen this team in action, I suggest you begin with \"La Strada,\" and \"Nights of Cabiria\" before diving into the more surreal worlds of this film, \"8 1/2\" or even \"La Dolce Vita.\"Not lacking in several of the thematic and cinematic Fellini trademarks such as a creepy, confused lead male; the circus; the road/mind trip; the spirituality vs.",
"religion strain; and the huge heart of teeny-weeny Masina, \"Juliet Of The Spirits\" will set you thinking and reaching for the rewind button on your VCR.Is this a good first choice for Fellini virgins?",
"I'd say not, as other films (mentioned above) can warm you up to the Fellini style while the pathos is also better presented and sustained elsewhere.If you'd genuinely like to have your heart broken, see two of the three best films ever acted/presented: \"La Strada\" and \"Nights of Cabiria.\""
] |
4 | Does what I need | I work at a job where most my time is spent driving tractors and other farm equipment. Headphones have a shot life expectancy around me due to heavy use and hazardous conditions, so I got this pair because it was cheap and seemed like it would let me hear my music.Quality - The sound output is quite acceptable, nothing to knock your pants off but as good as any other pair of ear buds.Comfort - I'm going to be honest - The shape does not fit my ear very well, and the bud's padding is next to worthless. It still sits in my ear well enough, but it doesn't block out as much sound as I would have liked.Cost - If you want to get really nice ear buds, then go buy really nice ones. These are cheap, but as good or better then comparably priced ear buds.If you want something more comfortable and more affordable then iPod headphones then this is the product for you. If you want that perfect pair of ear buds that molds into your ear and puts you in your own world - keep looking. | 981 | [
"I work at a job where most my time is spent driving tractors and other farm equipment.",
"Headphones have a shot life expectancy around me due to heavy use and hazardous conditions, so I got this pair because it was cheap and seemed like it would let me hear my music.Quality - The sound output is quite acceptable, nothing to knock your pants off but as good as any other pair of ear buds.Comfort - I'm going to be honest - The shape does not fit my ear very well, and the bud's padding is next to worthless.",
"It still sits in my ear well enough, but it doesn't block out as much sound as I would have liked.Cost - If you want to get really nice ear buds, then go buy really nice ones.",
"These are cheap, but as good or better then comparably priced ear buds.If you want something more comfortable and more affordable then iPod headphones then this is the product for you.",
"If you want that perfect pair of ear buds that molds into your ear and puts you in your own world - keep looking."
] |
4 | Dude it's a Manic Episode! | To mania or not to mania,that is the question! Yes my fellow punk rockers "The Hives" rocks a** and if you simply disgree with my opinion i advise you to listen to one of their tracks,just make sure you have your speakers turned high,and i assure you if you don't feel like there is a bubbly Tyrannosaurus hopping with you,just try to jump & fly! Yes everybody it's a rockin punkin album,and those lyrics,i don't know where on earth do they come up with such disoriented lyrics,but i know when you're feeling low and you want to hyper your senses,just play this album. I mean after Franz Ferdinand's "take me out", i thought they'll never be a good punk rock song but then i heard The Hives'"Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" and I'm like,wait,what was that? then came "Walk Idiot Walk" and I was like,no wait,seriously what was that?? Then I bought the album and thought this is pure mania,like awesome music you maniacs,ditch the lithium,get The Hives. Batteries not included... | 981 | [
"To mania or not to mania,that is the question!",
"Yes my fellow punk rockers \"The Hives\" rocks a** and if you simply disgree with my opinion i advise you to listen to one of their tracks,just make sure you have your speakers turned high,and i assure you if you don't feel like there is a bubbly Tyrannosaurus hopping with you,just try to jump & fly!",
"Yes everybody it's a rockin punkin album,and those lyrics,i don't know where on earth do they come up with such disoriented lyrics,but i know when you're feeling low and you want to hyper your senses,just play this album.",
"I mean after Franz Ferdinand's \"take me out\", i thought they'll never be a good punk rock song but then i heard The Hives'\"Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones\" and I'm like,wait,what was that?",
"then came \"Walk Idiot Walk\" and I was like,no wait,seriously what was that??",
"Then I bought the album and thought this is pure mania,like awesome music you maniacs,ditch the lithium,get The Hives.",
"Batteries not included..."
] |
4 | Great | This thing is the bee's knees. I have a giant cat. He consumes close a crate of fish a day as we live just behind a fish mongers. He's so big we've had to have a stable door fitted as cat flaps aren't made large enough. The problem is he can't do much as he's so huge. We try and play with him but he can't be bothered most of the time. He also does his business on the floor as he's too lazy to get up and use the Littermaid automatic litter tray.I got him this mat in the hope that he'd enjoy it if nothing else. I shouldn't have worried. As soon as this thing was out of the box he went insane. He jumped up and tore it from my grasp and then proceeded to roll on it for almost three days straight! He's actually slimming down a lot now. He very rarely has the time to go out to eat the crates of fish as he's addicted to the mat. Visitors often comment on his strange behaviour but I just tell them he's having some kind of fit and the vet is on his way.Anyway thanks for that. | 981 | [
"This thing is the bee's knees.",
"I have a giant cat.",
"He consumes close a crate of fish a day as we live just behind a fish mongers.",
"He's so big we've had to have a stable door fitted as cat flaps aren't made large enough.",
"The problem is he can't do much as he's so huge.",
"We try and play with him but he can't be bothered most of the time.",
"He also does his business on the floor as he's too lazy to get up and use the Littermaid automatic litter tray.I got him this mat in the hope that he'd enjoy it if nothing else.",
"I shouldn't have worried.",
"As soon as this thing was out of the box he went insane.",
"He jumped up and tore it from my grasp and then proceeded to roll on it for almost three days straight!",
"He's actually slimming down a lot now.",
"He very rarely has the time to go out to eat the crates of fish as he's addicted to the mat.",
"Visitors often comment on his strange behaviour but I just tell them he's having some kind of fit and the vet is on his way.Anyway thanks for that."
] |
4 | A bit rough edged, but good | I've been reading Charles Stross's "Accellerando" cycle of short stories in Asimov and have been much impressed. As such, I've been looking forward to reading Singularity Sky.This is a first novel and much be judged accordingly. It does have its rough edges. Like many hard SF authors, Stross has a love of technical jargon that does, sometimes, get in the way of the story. I must also note that I found the ending to be less than satisfactory and something of a cheat given the events of the story.That said, the book is brimming with fresh ideas. Stross appears to be one of the few authors who takes the notion of a Vingean Singularity seriously and that comes through in this story to its benefit. He's also better at characterization than most hard SF authors manage (which isn't to say that it couldn't stand some improvement).It is a book filled with ideas and brimming with a sense of wonder. I don't doubt that as he hones his skills, he will be an author to reckon with. | 981 | [
"I've been reading Charles Stross's \"Accellerando\" cycle of short stories in Asimov and have been much impressed.",
"As such, I've been looking forward to reading Singularity Sky.This is a first novel and much be judged accordingly.",
"It does have its rough edges.",
"Like many hard SF authors, Stross has a love of technical jargon that does, sometimes, get in the way of the story.",
"I must also note that I found the ending to be less than satisfactory and something of a cheat given the events of the story.That said, the book is brimming with fresh ideas.",
"Stross appears to be one of the few authors who takes the notion of a Vingean Singularity seriously and that comes through in this story to its benefit.",
"He's also better at characterization than most hard SF authors manage (which isn't to say that it couldn't stand some improvement).It is a book filled with ideas and brimming with a sense of wonder.",
"I don't doubt that as he hones his skills, he will be an author to reckon with."
] |
4 | A great book to dip into. | I didn't know all the songs that he writes about, but in a way it doesn't matter as there are some great insights and riffs on songs and the meaning they accumulate in a person's life. It made we want to search out the songs and listen to them for myself.As with other Hornby books, the readability of his prose belies the complexity and layering of ideas. There is a compelling momentum that builds within each piece. Each "little" essay is self contained insight into the music and the man. It has the flavour of an auto-biography told through his relationship with music. It takes great skill to write like that.It's a fantastic book to dip into, but the pre-condition is you need a similar obsessive sensibility to music, or more properly popular music, as Hornby has. If you think of music as background, this book is not for you. But if you still remember the first record you bought or concert you went to, where you were, how old you were than you will relate to this book. | 981 | [
"I didn't know all the songs that he writes about, but in a way it doesn't matter as there are some great insights and riffs on songs and the meaning they accumulate in a person's life.",
"It made we want to search out the songs and listen to them for myself.As with other Hornby books, the readability of his prose belies the complexity and layering of ideas.",
"There is a compelling momentum that builds within each piece.",
"Each \"little\" essay is self contained insight into the music and the man.",
"It has the flavour of an auto-biography told through his relationship with music.",
"It takes great skill to write like that.It's a fantastic book to dip into, but the pre-condition is you need a similar obsessive sensibility to music, or more properly popular music, as Hornby has.",
"If you think of music as background, this book is not for you.",
"But if you still remember the first record you bought or concert you went to, where you were, how old you were than you will relate to this book."
] |
4 | Fun Movie, Poor DVD Package | A friend gave my kids this movie--I didn't buy it because the idea of a live-action GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE seemed silly to me. Fortunately for my family, this movie is silly in a good way, gleefully silly, with lots of physical comedy, puns, in-jokes, and high ridiculousness. This movie has good-natured fun. The casting of Fraser and Mann as George and Ursula is inspired, and Cleese as the voice of Ape works wonders. Movies that elicit joyful instead of derisive laughter deserve our attention, so unless you're sensitive about the requisite animal excrement jokes (the easiest way to avoid a "G" rating), watch this movie with your kids. Then watch it with your buddies. It might even be a good date movie.The DVD package, however, offers another example of Disney's charging premium prices for few extras. Unfortunately, the disc is also pan-and-scan instead of widescreen. If you already own the videotape, you might as well wait and hope that Disney upgrades the DVD package. | 981 | [
"A friend gave my kids this movie--I didn't buy it because the idea of a live-action GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE seemed silly to me.",
"Fortunately for my family, this movie is silly in a good way, gleefully silly, with lots of physical comedy, puns, in-jokes, and high ridiculousness.",
"This movie has good-natured fun.",
"The casting of Fraser and Mann as George and Ursula is inspired, and Cleese as the voice of Ape works wonders.",
"Movies that elicit joyful instead of derisive laughter deserve our attention, so unless you're sensitive about the requisite animal excrement jokes (the easiest way to avoid a \"G\" rating), watch this movie with your kids.",
"Then watch it with your buddies.",
"It might even be a good date movie.The DVD package, however, offers another example of Disney's charging premium prices for few extras.",
"Unfortunately, the disc is also pan-and-scan instead of widescreen.",
"If you already own the videotape, you might as well wait and hope that Disney upgrades the DVD package."
] |
4 | Surprisingly, very good | I had heard of Slim Thug but never got to check out any of his underground stuff. Both he and Paul Wall did save "Still Tippin". So I decided to check out his album Already Plantinum, and the truth is this album deserves that status.Slim is on the label Star Trak and he makes his rapping style flow with the Neptunes beats on songs like "Like A Boss", "Playa You Don't Know", and the song everyone knows about by now "I Ain't Heard Of That". And what rap album doesnt have Bun-B on it these days when he collabs with Slim on "3 Kings", also featuring T.I.Slim also shows his sentimental side with songs like "Dedicate", "Incredible Feelin", a Jazze Phizzle produced track, and the this ones for the ladies, "Miss Mary".The only missteps on this album would be "This Is My Life", and Pharrells attempt to rap on the title track. But overall Already Plantinum is better than some of the other stuff that's out there and is one of the few above-average albums to come out of Houston. | 981 | [
"I had heard of Slim Thug but never got to check out any of his underground stuff.",
"Both he and Paul Wall did save \"Still Tippin\".",
"So I decided to check out his album Already Plantinum, and the truth is this album deserves that status.Slim is on the label Star Trak and he makes his rapping style flow with the Neptunes beats on songs like \"Like A Boss\", \"Playa You Don't Know\", and the song everyone knows about by now \"I Ain't Heard Of That\".",
"And what rap album doesnt have Bun-B on it these days when he collabs with Slim on \"3 Kings\", also featuring T.I.Slim also shows his sentimental side with songs like \"Dedicate\", \"Incredible Feelin\", a Jazze Phizzle produced track, and the this ones for the ladies, \"Miss Mary\".The only missteps on this album would be \"This Is My Life\", and Pharrells attempt to rap on the title track.",
"But overall Already Plantinum is better than some of the other stuff that's out there and is one of the few above-average albums to come out of Houston."
] |
4 | Faery Delights | I've just finished this first book in Melling's series. Loved it, and I'm supposedly all grown up! Really a number of excellent things happening in this book. On a personal level, it was a magical memory tour of Ireland for me, as it's been a couple of decades since I've been there, and it brought back so much, but it also gave me a feel for contemporary Ireland. Like the character Gwen, I was pleased to find the fae folk weaving in and out of the everyday lives of the characters. Good depictions of the fae, she caught their mutability beautifully, something that is quite difficult to do.One reviewer disliked the "sugary" ending -- well, maybe I'm a sap, but I'll stand by my opinion that the ending was just right, and quite plausible within the way the rules of the Otherworld work. Overall, I found this quite delightful, and would recommend it to readers (of any age) who are interesting in Ireland, and faery lore.Dawn Killen-Courtney, author ofThe Trollton Chronicles | 981 | [
"I've just finished this first book in Melling's series.",
"Loved it, and I'm supposedly all grown up!",
"Really a number of excellent things happening in this book.",
"On a personal level, it was a magical memory tour of Ireland for me, as it's been a couple of decades since I've been there, and it brought back so much, but it also gave me a feel for contemporary Ireland.",
"Like the character Gwen, I was pleased to find the fae folk weaving in and out of the everyday lives of the characters.",
"Good depictions of the fae, she caught their mutability beautifully, something that is quite difficult to do.One reviewer disliked the \"sugary\" ending -- well, maybe I'm a sap, but I'll stand by my opinion that the ending was just right, and quite plausible within the way the rules of the Otherworld work.",
"Overall, I found this quite delightful, and would recommend it to readers (of any age) who are interesting in Ireland, and faery lore.Dawn Killen-Courtney, author ofThe Trollton Chronicles"
] |
4 | Easy to maneuver Workhorse | Bought the Milwaukee 44915 hand truck for several reasons.1) Made in USA. For me that means quality construction and, if needed, being able to contact the manufacturer.2) Large weight capacity. This truck is being used in my vintage furniture refinishing / sales business. At 800 lbs. capacity, it is doubtful that I'll come up against anything that can't be moved with the 44915.3) Large tires. This makes moving items, even over uneven lawns, floors, etc. very easy.3) The D-handle allows one hand use so it is easier to close a door while still balancing a load.4) Large toe plate. This simply makes carrying large or odd sized object a bit easier.5) Fold-down accessory bar. Great for carrying boxes or lighter furniture - but still heavy duty.This is a well made, heavy duty hand truck that is still relatively light weight and easy to maneuver. Amazon Customer Service was very helpful in providing extra detail about the construction. Fast delivery, too. I'm very satisfied. | 981 | [
"Bought the Milwaukee 44915 hand truck for several reasons.1) Made in USA.",
"For me that means quality construction and, if needed, being able to contact the manufacturer.2) Large weight capacity.",
"This truck is being used in my vintage furniture refinishing / sales business.",
"At 800 lbs.",
"capacity, it is doubtful that I'll come up against anything that can't be moved with the 44915.3) Large tires.",
"This makes moving items, even over uneven lawns, floors, etc.",
"very easy.3) The D-handle allows one hand use so it is easier to close a door while still balancing a load.4) Large toe plate.",
"This simply makes carrying large or odd sized object a bit easier.5) Fold-down accessory bar.",
"Great for carrying boxes or lighter furniture - but still heavy duty.This is a well made, heavy duty hand truck that is still relatively light weight and easy to maneuver.",
"Amazon Customer Service was very helpful in providing extra detail about the construction.",
"Fast delivery, too.",
"I'm very satisfied."
] |
4 | THIS WOLF BITES | Because "BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF" went immediately to cult status in its native France ("Le Pacte des Loups"), there are already several foreign versions -- including a four disc set -- in addition to the US Region 1 release.Violent and bloody with gratuitous nudity, this opulent eye candy tells an obtuse story about a mysterious beast that terrorizes the countryside and two unlikely heroes who must face their fears and call on a dark power that reveals a deadly secret. Impossible to summarize here, but, suffice it to say, "Brotherhood of the Wolf" includes some of the best choreographed staff-fighting scenes ever recorded. This sophomore effort from director Christopher Gans -- the first was "Crying Freeman" -- shows off his terrific eye for composition and action."The plot is just an excuse for making the movie," says French "Wolf" fanatic Antoine Doucette. "It really doesn't matter as long as there's action and mystery and savy and blood and triumph." Well, maybe. | 981 | [
"Because \"BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF\" went immediately to cult status in its native France (\"Le Pacte des Loups\"), there are already several foreign versions -- including a four disc set -- in addition to the US Region 1 release.Violent and bloody with gratuitous nudity, this opulent eye candy tells an obtuse story about a mysterious beast that terrorizes the countryside and two unlikely heroes who must face their fears and call on a dark power that reveals a deadly secret.",
"Impossible to summarize here, but, suffice it to say, \"Brotherhood of the Wolf\" includes some of the best choreographed staff-fighting scenes ever recorded.",
"This sophomore effort from director Christopher Gans -- the first was \"Crying Freeman\" -- shows off his terrific eye for composition and action.\"The plot is just an excuse for making the movie,\" says French \"Wolf\" fanatic Antoine Doucette.",
"\"It really doesn't matter as long as there's action and mystery and savy and blood and triumph.\" Well, maybe."
] |
4 | tough love of america | Nader's homely eloquence and un-airbrushed patriotism may not persuade those who blame him, rather than corrupt machinations in Florida and Washington, for the result of the 2000 campaign; but it will appeal to idealists both younger and older. Few unestablished authors could get away with his unsparing depiction of the hijacking of the Democratic Party by the DLC (the creation of one-time Democrats for Nixon) and by corporations that created 'prosperity' by what we now know as 'aggressive accounting'. He is one of the few national figures who still asserts that the message is more important than the messenger, and that democratic society can be rescued by action and involvement the populace. The dreadful maneuvers that excluded him from the ballot in seven states and from nationally televised debates with Gore & Bush could have produced a bitter book, but the book remains brightly optimistic, fed by the optimism and energy which he encountered on the campaign trail. | 981 | [
"Nader's homely eloquence and un-airbrushed patriotism may not persuade those who blame him, rather than corrupt machinations in Florida and Washington, for the result of the 2000 campaign; but it will appeal to idealists both younger and older.",
"Few unestablished authors could get away with his unsparing depiction of the hijacking of the Democratic Party by the DLC (the creation of one-time Democrats for Nixon) and by corporations that created 'prosperity' by what we now know as 'aggressive accounting'.",
"He is one of the few national figures who still asserts that the message is more important than the messenger, and that democratic society can be rescued by action and involvement the populace.",
"The dreadful maneuvers that excluded him from the ballot in seven states and from nationally televised debates with Gore & Bush could have produced a bitter book, but the book remains brightly optimistic, fed by the optimism and energy which he encountered on the campaign trail."
] |
4 | JUST OPENED IT FOR HANUKKAH | I just opened yesterday for my 2 1/2 year old daughter. Setup was simple on my Sony 5 DVD player. She enjoyed the characters as she was crazy over Elmo and is now obsessed with Dora. She also saw the Spongebob movie.There are a few bones to pick:1) Ergonomics - forward and reverse buttons are place on grips for handles. Children who don't have developed fine motor coordination will keep hitting those buttons.2) difficulty of questions - some questions involve knowledge that the target age children might not have. The little stories do not provide info that the kids are questioned about; the questions involve prior knowledge i.e. Dora asking if you know where Boots is - He is hiding behind the plant with Rojo flowers [Rose bush]or SpongeBob asking if you can find the Jellyfish hiding behind the animal who grows and has a hard shell [Clam].It seems good for a kid who is old enough. I will try to add to this review as my 4 1/2 year old niece is going to try it out also. | 981 | [
"I just opened yesterday for my 2 1/2 year old daughter.",
"Setup was simple on my Sony 5 DVD player.",
"She enjoyed the characters as she was crazy over Elmo and is now obsessed with Dora.",
"She also saw the Spongebob movie.There are a few bones to pick:1) Ergonomics - forward and reverse buttons are place on grips for handles.",
"Children who don't have developed fine motor coordination will keep hitting those buttons.2) difficulty of questions - some questions involve knowledge that the target age children might not have.",
"The little stories do not provide info that the kids are questioned about; the questions involve prior knowledge i.e. Dora asking if you know where Boots is - He is hiding behind the plant with Rojo flowers [Rose bush]or SpongeBob asking if you can find the Jellyfish hiding behind the animal who grows and has a hard shell [Clam].It seems good for a kid who is old enough.",
"I will try to add to this review as my 4 1/2 year old niece is going to try it out also."
] |
4 | Well written | The novel is well written and I enjoyed reading it. I think the story has something very extravagant and is, psychologically seen, such a great work of art. The story is interesting because of the variability of the different people. The different characters are well constructed but in a way not as realistic as in the book.Tom Ripley is a man with too high ambitions but he can't realise his dreams so easily in this world.I think the aspect of seeing through the eyes of the protagonist is nothing special but through the eyes of a criminal. It's very interesting and a great challenge not to lose sight of the right side of life and the importance of the relations between important and true friends. In a way the story aims at the global world constellation because of the relations among the various points of power in the world, like the "good" and the "bad" people or the way how you succeed in your life.But altogether it's a thrilling story which I can recommend to read. | 981 | [
"The novel is well written and I enjoyed reading it.",
"I think the story has something very extravagant and is, psychologically seen, such a great work of art.",
"The story is interesting because of the variability of the different people.",
"The different characters are well constructed but in a way not as realistic as in the book.Tom Ripley is a man with too high ambitions but he can't realise his dreams so easily in this world.I think the aspect of seeing through the eyes of the protagonist is nothing special but through the eyes of a criminal.",
"It's very interesting and a great challenge not to lose sight of the right side of life and the importance of the relations between important and true friends.",
"In a way the story aims at the global world constellation because of the relations among the various points of power in the world, like the \"good\" and the \"bad\" people or the way how you succeed in your life.But altogether it's a thrilling story which I can recommend to read."
] |
4 | In praise of paper? | There are copious amounts of research on how people interact with computers or machines. However, there is very little research on all the hidden features of paper. "The Myth of the Paperless Office" brings attention to how office workers actually organize their information needs. In many ways, it's probably a pioneering work in computer usability, even though it doesn't specifically deal with computers, but rather anthropological research on the use of paper in organisations.This book can be very useful for anyone. Especially for designers of computer systems that wonder why people still stick to yellow labels and printouts, even its technically "inefficient", compared to a digital solution. Its also recommended reading for bosses that plan to implement a "clean desk policy", or employees that are wondering how to get around clutter on their desks.For an excellent review of the book, read the article "In praise of clutter" from The Economist Magazine (Dec 19th 2002) | 981 | [
"There are copious amounts of research on how people interact with computers or machines.",
"However, there is very little research on all the hidden features of paper.",
"\"The Myth of the Paperless Office\" brings attention to how office workers actually organize their information needs.",
"In many ways, it's probably a pioneering work in computer usability, even though it doesn't specifically deal with computers, but rather anthropological research on the use of paper in organisations.This book can be very useful for anyone.",
"Especially for designers of computer systems that wonder why people still stick to yellow labels and printouts, even its technically \"inefficient\", compared to a digital solution.",
"Its also recommended reading for bosses that plan to implement a \"clean desk policy\", or employees that are wondering how to get around clutter on their desks.For an excellent review of the book, read the article \"In praise of clutter\" from The Economist Magazine (Dec 19th 2002)"
] |
4 | Depraved | I like a lot of bad movies, if they have a silly quality to them. I think this one crosses the shakey line of depravity all the way into nauseating. I gave it four stars for what it is, which is an exploitation film taken to new depths. If you can't take a lot of blood, stay away from this one. I was expecting lots of trashy scenes. But I was not expecting the depths to which this movie sank. I was horrifed, revolted, sickened, and fascinated all at the same time. This is extreme gore. There is a level of torture I have only seen on one other vile film. This is a prison film/gore fest combination film. I like bad movies. I like bad sexpoitation movies. This one set out to take torture and violence to a new low, and it does. Be warned. This is not for those with squeamish stomachs. I think it would appeal to certain fetishists. I gave it four stars for it's no holds barred sadism, the likes of which is rare in a film. This crosses the line to a new level of indecency. | 981 | [
"I like a lot of bad movies, if they have a silly quality to them.",
"I think this one crosses the shakey line of depravity all the way into nauseating.",
"I gave it four stars for what it is, which is an exploitation film taken to new depths.",
"If you can't take a lot of blood, stay away from this one.",
"I was expecting lots of trashy scenes.",
"But I was not expecting the depths to which this movie sank.",
"I was horrifed, revolted, sickened, and fascinated all at the same time.",
"This is extreme gore.",
"There is a level of torture I have only seen on one other vile film.",
"This is a prison film/gore fest combination film.",
"I like bad movies.",
"I like bad sexpoitation movies.",
"This one set out to take torture and violence to a new low, and it does.",
"Be warned.",
"This is not for those with squeamish stomachs.",
"I think it would appeal to certain fetishists.",
"I gave it four stars for it's no holds barred sadism, the likes of which is rare in a film.",
"This crosses the line to a new level of indecency."
] |
4 | good stuff | Album ReviewIn 1996 Sublime was the talk of the music world, until the lead singer died of a heroin overdose, but from the ashes that is sublime a new band has formed. That bands name L. B. Shortbus, which is short for Long Beach Shortbus. This band started by the members of sublime and Long Beach dub All-stars which combines the style sublime and gives it a new twist. This style of California rock infuse reggae, ska, and punk rock. There newest album Flying Ship of Fantasy does that and more. Between the chilled out beats of Beautiful to the adrenaline rush that is Walking Man. You are sure to find at least one song in this 18 song C.D. that you are bound to like. In all L. B. Shortbus provides you a great mix of different styles of music, just perfect for any party you are planning. If you're a fan of sublime, long beach dub all-stars, or just of fan of punk, reggae, or ska I would give this C.D. a look. It's about as close to sublime as you going to get.4 out of 5 | 981 | [
"Album ReviewIn 1996 Sublime was the talk of the music world, until the lead singer died of a heroin overdose, but from the ashes that is sublime a new band has formed.",
"That bands name L.",
"B.",
"Shortbus, which is short for Long Beach Shortbus.",
"This band started by the members of sublime and Long Beach dub All-stars which combines the style sublime and gives it a new twist.",
"This style of California rock infuse reggae, ska, and punk rock.",
"There newest album Flying Ship of Fantasy does that and more.",
"Between the chilled out beats of Beautiful to the adrenaline rush that is Walking Man.",
"You are sure to find at least one song in this 18 song C.D. that you are bound to like.",
"In all L.",
"B.",
"Shortbus provides you a great mix of different styles of music, just perfect for any party you are planning.",
"If you're a fan of sublime, long beach dub all-stars, or just of fan of punk, reggae, or ska I would give this C.D. a look.",
"It's about as close to sublime as you going to get.4 out of 5"
] |
4 | Good product | If you've never ordered a canvas stretcher before (I hadn't) then let me warn you that each one comes in four pieces and you put it together. Based on the picture, I thought they came pre-made. The joints are very tight, which is good for the finished product (it's pretty strong) but unless you're He-Man you'll probably need a hammer to put them together.I ordered nine these for an art project and I think they're great! The reason I gave 4 stars is because on a few of the pieces the corners were slightly off, leaving a bit of an overhang. This is not the sellers fault, rather the manufacturers, but I thought it was worth noting. Once it's covered with canvas, or in my case t-shirts, you probably won't notice it. The shipping seems a little high if you're only buying one, but I bought nine and the shipping was the same amount. And when I got the box it was pretty heavy so I think the shipping is justified. All in all, I would order this product from this seller again. | 981 | [
"If you've never ordered a canvas stretcher before (I hadn't) then let me warn you that each one comes in four pieces and you put it together.",
"Based on the picture, I thought they came pre-made.",
"The joints are very tight, which is good for the finished product (it's pretty strong) but unless you're He-Man you'll probably need a hammer to put them together.I ordered nine these for an art project and I think they're great!",
"The reason I gave 4 stars is because on a few of the pieces the corners were slightly off, leaving a bit of an overhang.",
"This is not the sellers fault, rather the manufacturers, but I thought it was worth noting.",
"Once it's covered with canvas, or in my case t-shirts, you probably won't notice it.",
"The shipping seems a little high if you're only buying one, but I bought nine and the shipping was the same amount.",
"And when I got the box it was pretty heavy so I think the shipping is justified.",
"All in all, I would order this product from this seller again."
] |
4 | Very Good - For the Price | If I had spent the $65 listed on the cover for this I would've been highly POed. It seems like they just videoed one of those seminars put on around the country by the Options Industry Council. That said, this video is a BARGAIN at $13.Contrary to the title, I would not recommend this as a person's first introduction to options. He glosses over the intro stuff more like a refresher. I do a little retail option buying now and then so I know the basics and I ended up taking several pages of notes while watching this. It is a good intro to the Greeks.I found his coverage of bull call spreads very interesting. I knew about them but didn't know that time decay can be a benefit with them. I also got a solid understanding of Gamma and was surprised to hear that, unlike Delta, it decreases as an option gets further in the money.The way I see it, you invest a chunk of change trading options and if you learn one thing from this video it'll probably save you many times the $13. | 981 | [
"If I had spent the $65 listed on the cover for this I would've been highly POed.",
"It seems like they just videoed one of those seminars put on around the country by the Options Industry Council.",
"That said, this video is a BARGAIN at $13.Contrary to the title, I would not recommend this as a person's first introduction to options.",
"He glosses over the intro stuff more like a refresher.",
"I do a little retail option buying now and then so I know the basics and I ended up taking several pages of notes while watching this.",
"It is a good intro to the Greeks.I found his coverage of bull call spreads very interesting.",
"I knew about them but didn't know that time decay can be a benefit with them.",
"I also got a solid understanding of Gamma and was surprised to hear that, unlike Delta, it decreases as an option gets further in the money.The way I see it, you invest a chunk of change trading options and if you learn one thing from this video it'll probably save you many times the $13."
] |
4 | Up a creek? How about an O.A.R.? | Ah, yes, another bad pun. Anyway, although the guys in O.A.R. garnered enough interest through time to move from independent work to a major label, they still may not be the most recognizable band in regards to obscurity. But that doesn't really matter because they still show their skills on Stories of a Stranger.This is another one of those situations where I looked at the one-star reviews and now I'm wondering if those are the kind of reviewers that think one star and five stars are the only options. There are plenty of good songs on here, but my favorites are the first three: "Heard the World", "Love and Memories" and "Wonderful Day". But "One Shot" and "The Stranger" are also pretty listenable."Program Director" and "Lay Down" are pretty okay (as is the obligatory end-of-album way-too-long-song "52-50"), but everything else is fine. Maybe it doesn't sound quite like old O.A.R., but you still shouldn't mind sitting through some stories of a stranger.Anthony Rupert | 981 | [
"Ah, yes, another bad pun.",
"Anyway, although the guys in O.A.R. garnered enough interest through time to move from independent work to a major label, they still may not be the most recognizable band in regards to obscurity.",
"But that doesn't really matter because they still show their skills on Stories of a Stranger.This is another one of those situations where I looked at the one-star reviews and now I'm wondering if those are the kind of reviewers that think one star and five stars are the only options.",
"There are plenty of good songs on here, but my favorites are the first three: \"Heard the World\", \"Love and Memories\" and \"Wonderful Day\".",
"But \"One Shot\" and \"The Stranger\" are also pretty listenable.\"Program Director\" and \"Lay Down\" are pretty okay (as is the obligatory end-of-album way-too-long-song \"52-50\"), but everything else is fine.",
"Maybe it doesn't sound quite like old O.A.R., but you still shouldn't mind sitting through some stories of a stranger.Anthony Rupert"
] |
4 | Wonderful, fluffy entertainment | Raj is supposed to get married and falls in love with the woman that functioned as his matchmaker. She loves him, too, but has a secret that threatens to ruin their new found relationship.I was rooting for them, too, but until the very end I was not sure how it would turn out, given the strong emphasize on marriage, family and sacrifice.This is definitely up to par with most of what Hollywood churns out these days. The production values are outstanding and Rai is just gorgeous. This is one of the most, if not the most, beautiful woman on any silver screen. Loved the costumes, the locales... No foul language, absolutely nothing inappropriate is going on (at least that we can see). This is maybe my third "Bollywood" movie and I am actually surprised the PTC has not discovered them for family viewing.Check it out to see if the genre, the subtitles and the long musical interludes are something you can live with. Maybe you'll become a believer. Escapist fare at it's best. | 981 | [
"Raj is supposed to get married and falls in love with the woman that functioned as his matchmaker.",
"She loves him, too, but has a secret that threatens to ruin their new found relationship.I was rooting for them, too, but until the very end I was not sure how it would turn out, given the strong emphasize on marriage, family and sacrifice.This is definitely up to par with most of what Hollywood churns out these days.",
"The production values are outstanding and Rai is just gorgeous.",
"This is one of the most, if not the most, beautiful woman on any silver screen.",
"Loved the costumes, the locales... No foul language, absolutely nothing inappropriate is going on (at least that we can see).",
"This is maybe my third \"Bollywood\" movie and I am actually surprised the PTC has not discovered them for family viewing.Check it out to see if the genre, the subtitles and the long musical interludes are something you can live with.",
"Maybe you'll become a believer.",
"Escapist fare at it's best."
] |
4 | Iris CI-604 X Pen | I ordered two of the Iris Plastic X-pens for 2 French Bulldog puppies. It is one of the best investments that I have made. The X-Pens are easily connected together to make larger pens of any size and/or shape. They are made of lightweight yet sturdy plastic. As long as you train your puppies not to jump on the pens (easily done w/ squirt gun) the pens are more than adequate for containing pets. I purchased oilcloth to put beneath the pens in case of accidents and to prevent any marring to our wood floors. The pens are sturdier when used singularly, but are adequate w/ outside bracing when extending pen. My only complaint is that according to packaging, it can be used outdoors and the connecting rods are supposed to be inserted into the ground. However they are not long enough to do this. I only use the pens indoors so it is not an issue. I purchased metal pens for outdoor use that work great[[ASIN:B000H8YTJI Midwest Black E-Coat Exercise Pen, 24 Inches by 30 Inches]. | 981 | [
"I ordered two of the Iris Plastic X-pens for 2 French Bulldog puppies.",
"It is one of the best investments that I have made.",
"The X-Pens are easily connected together to make larger pens of any size and/or shape.",
"They are made of lightweight yet sturdy plastic.",
"As long as you train your puppies not to jump on the pens (easily done w/ squirt gun) the pens are more than adequate for containing pets.",
"I purchased oilcloth to put beneath the pens in case of accidents and to prevent any marring to our wood floors.",
"The pens are sturdier when used singularly, but are adequate w/ outside bracing when extending pen.",
"My only complaint is that according to packaging, it can be used outdoors and the connecting rods are supposed to be inserted into the ground.",
"However they are not long enough to do this.",
"I only use the pens indoors so it is not an issue.",
"I purchased metal pens for outdoor use that work great[[ASIN:B000H8YTJI Midwest Black E-Coat Exercise Pen, 24 Inches by 30 Inches]."
] |
4 | MR. SERIOUS AMERICAN | When I saw the movie at the flea market for a buck, I said, "What the heck, it's Tarantino presents." I had trouble following the movie due to a lack of confusing flashbacks (It's a joke.)Three guys are touring Europe doing guy things. They meet a man who tells them about a Hostel in a small isolated town in Eastern Europe where there is an overabundance of pretty women who have nothing better to do than to throw themselves at anyone with a foreign accent, and they love all Americans. When they get there (note "Pulp Fiction" on TV) it is true. Women who look like models unashamedly share sleeping quarters with men, give them drugs and have sex with them.One by one the men disappear (as do the Japanese girls) and are tortured to death, aka "Blood Sucking Freaks". Paxton (Jay Hernandez) the last of the trio demands to know where his friends are... The slaughterhouse was filmed at an actual mental hospital in Prague.Clearly not for everyone.Sex, nudity, f-bomb, torture. | 981 | [
"When I saw the movie at the flea market for a buck, I said, \"What the heck, it's Tarantino presents.\" I had trouble following the movie due to a lack of confusing flashbacks (It's a joke.)Three guys are touring Europe doing guy things.",
"They meet a man who tells them about a Hostel in a small isolated town in Eastern Europe where there is an overabundance of pretty women who have nothing better to do than to throw themselves at anyone with a foreign accent, and they love all Americans.",
"When they get there (note \"Pulp Fiction\" on TV) it is true.",
"Women who look like models unashamedly share sleeping quarters with men, give them drugs and have sex with them.One by one the men disappear (as do the Japanese girls) and are tortured to death, aka \"Blood Sucking Freaks\".",
"Paxton (Jay Hernandez) the last of the trio demands to know where his friends are... The slaughterhouse was filmed at an actual mental hospital in Prague.Clearly not for everyone.Sex, nudity, f-bomb, torture."
] |
4 | A good book about teen death | I just read this book, after ordering it for my classroom (I like to preview what's in my classroom library before making it available). This book hits the nail on the head: How do teens go on with their lives when one of their friends dies?This story hit close to home for me, since I lost a good friend while in high school...and we were in a car accident together, just like the characters in this book. I lived, he didn't. Like Trisha, I had to accept the fact that accidents happen and sometimes not everyone lives. We all make mistakes, it's just how you work through them that makes you a better, stronger person and helps you to grow.I can't think of a better book that deals with all of the emotions and quesitons that teens face when a peer dies. This author definitely knows her stuff and I would gladly recommend this book (and most of her others) to the teens in my classroom. It is high on detail (the senory details in the accident scene were excellent) and content. | 981 | [
"I just read this book, after ordering it for my classroom (I like to preview what's in my classroom library before making it available).",
"This book hits the nail on the head: How do teens go on with their lives when one of their friends dies?",
"This story hit close to home for me, since I lost a good friend while in high school...and we were in a car accident together, just like the characters in this book.",
"I lived, he didn't.",
"Like Trisha, I had to accept the fact that accidents happen and sometimes not everyone lives.",
"We all make mistakes, it's just how you work through them that makes you a better, stronger person and helps you to grow.I can't think of a better book that deals with all of the emotions and quesitons that teens face when a peer dies.",
"This author definitely knows her stuff and I would gladly recommend this book (and most of her others) to the teens in my classroom.",
"It is high on detail (the senory details in the accident scene were excellent) and content."
] |
4 | Could'nt put it down | The continuation of the Hideaway Legacy was as good a read as Just before dawn, however not as steamy....the characters, Gabriel which vowed to never get caught by cupids arrow, did just that with someone you'd never think it would happen with..a teacher, the story line was interesting nevertheless, and I could'nt wait to get to the next chapter; I found myself feeling the reluctance, then excitement, and then happiness, and I thoroughly enjoy how all family and characters from previous books come back to life, and interact in this one... I was a little disappointed that Salem Lassiter did'nt realize with his ability to feel danger where Summer was concerned...but nonetheless, I will continue to purchase and read Ms. Alers books, on this subject matter and keep them for future reads, after all, it does help to be able to live some of these stories in our lives if only for a little while during the trying times of our country and everday life. JKing. Grand Prairie, Tx | 981 | [
"The continuation of the Hideaway Legacy was as good a read as Just before dawn, however not as steamy....the characters, Gabriel which vowed to never get caught by cupids arrow, did just that with someone you'd never think it would happen with..a teacher, the story line was interesting nevertheless, and I could'nt wait to get to the next chapter; I found myself feeling the reluctance, then excitement, and then happiness, and I thoroughly enjoy how all family and characters from previous books come back to life, and interact in this one... I was a little disappointed that Salem Lassiter did'nt realize with his ability to feel danger where Summer was concerned...but nonetheless, I will continue to purchase and read Ms.",
"Alers books, on this subject matter and keep them for future reads, after all, it does help to be able to live some of these stories in our lives if only for a little while during the trying times of our country and everday life.",
"JKing.",
"Grand Prairie, Tx"
] |
4 | Delicious Recipes | I never thought I would be interested in buying a Jacques Pepin cookbook, mainly because I don't have the time to spend hours and hours cooking a single meal. But then I saw him as a guest judge on Top Chef, and he seemed interested in down-to-earth foods, which intrigued me. So I bought this book. I've made some of the soups from this book, some of the salads, some of the vegetable dishes, and some of the rice dishes. I haven't yet tried the fish, poultry, or meat dishes, but I will. What I've made, I really enjoyed: the food is delicious.This is not, however, the kind of book you can pull off your shelf on a night when you want to cook something delicious in a very short time. The recipes often call for special ingredients that you might not have in the refrigerator or pantry. But if you pull this book off the shelf the night before you want to cook from it, you can buy what you need. Then, I suspect, there's not a recipe in this book that you won't find delicious. | 981 | [
"I never thought I would be interested in buying a Jacques Pepin cookbook, mainly because I don't have the time to spend hours and hours cooking a single meal.",
"But then I saw him as a guest judge on Top Chef, and he seemed interested in down-to-earth foods, which intrigued me.",
"So I bought this book.",
"I've made some of the soups from this book, some of the salads, some of the vegetable dishes, and some of the rice dishes.",
"I haven't yet tried the fish, poultry, or meat dishes, but I will.",
"What I've made, I really enjoyed: the food is delicious.This is not, however, the kind of book you can pull off your shelf on a night when you want to cook something delicious in a very short time.",
"The recipes often call for special ingredients that you might not have in the refrigerator or pantry.",
"But if you pull this book off the shelf the night before you want to cook from it, you can buy what you need.",
"Then, I suspect, there's not a recipe in this book that you won't find delicious."
] |
4 | Comfortable support | I shopped around quite a bit before finally purchasing these Teva sandals and am not a bit disappointed. I have joint problems in hip and knee and also some osteo arthritis in my feet, so good support and fit are important to me. These sandals provide both. I especially like the bubbly type tread of the sandal. After walking on a hard surface for an hour or so in theTevas, I am still comfortable, but with another brand of sandals I feel sore after that period of time on the hard surface (sidewalk, etc). Also I like the soft lining under the straps so that the leather and plastic triangles don't cut into my skin. The sandals are easy to put on and adjust with the two velcro fastened straps. It seems that this summer these sandals are all I want to wear. They are styled to look good with skirts or with shorts. I found these sandals for less than at retail stores on Amazon.com. The shipping was prompt even though I have a hard-to-find half size. I would buy these again. | 981 | [
"I shopped around quite a bit before finally purchasing these Teva sandals and am not a bit disappointed.",
"I have joint problems in hip and knee and also some osteo arthritis in my feet, so good support and fit are important to me.",
"These sandals provide both.",
"I especially like the bubbly type tread of the sandal.",
"After walking on a hard surface for an hour or so in theTevas, I am still comfortable, but with another brand of sandals I feel sore after that period of time on the hard surface (sidewalk, etc).",
"Also I like the soft lining under the straps so that the leather and plastic triangles don't cut into my skin.",
"The sandals are easy to put on and adjust with the two velcro fastened straps.",
"It seems that this summer these sandals are all I want to wear.",
"They are styled to look good with skirts or with shorts.",
"I found these sandals for less than at retail stores on Amazon.com.",
"The shipping was prompt even though I have a hard-to-find half size.",
"I would buy these again."
] |
4 | Everything We've Come to Expect | This is another strong work showcasing the zany characters and situations from discworld. There are tons of things to be introduced to: new societies, new characters, new info on the nature of discworld, new Gods, new locals, new almost everything. In all honesty, it's a bit too much new. There are more things going on in this book than normal(and that's saying something for a Terry Pratchett novel), which makes it hard to keep up with multiple story arcs, esoteric descriptions of events, and all the new characters.It was more loosely written; usually, everything at the end is tied up in a nice little package with all story elements coming together in a harmonious ending. This novel had way too many loose ends floating around to reach that level. This novel still reaches an amazing level of humor though with several sections being exquisite laugh-out-loud moments. I would still recommend it, even though it might not be the most tightly spun Pratchett novel I've read. | 981 | [
"This is another strong work showcasing the zany characters and situations from discworld.",
"There are tons of things to be introduced to: new societies, new characters, new info on the nature of discworld, new Gods, new locals, new almost everything.",
"In all honesty, it's a bit too much new.",
"There are more things going on in this book than normal(and that's saying something for a Terry Pratchett novel), which makes it hard to keep up with multiple story arcs, esoteric descriptions of events, and all the new characters.It was more loosely written; usually, everything at the end is tied up in a nice little package with all story elements coming together in a harmonious ending.",
"This novel had way too many loose ends floating around to reach that level.",
"This novel still reaches an amazing level of humor though with several sections being exquisite laugh-out-loud moments.",
"I would still recommend it, even though it might not be the most tightly spun Pratchett novel I've read."
] |
4 | True to the word 'virtuoso' | Joe Pass's album was so liked when it came out he went on to record a bunch of sequels. So how does 52 minutes of solo guitar stand up? Joe Pass tackles a program of standards - only "Blues for Alican" is an original. The standards he plays includes some warhorses -- "Night And Day", "Stella By Starlight", "Cherokee", "Have You Met Miss Jones?", and "'Round Midnight". The solo guitar version is sufficiently different enough from, say, Sonny Rollins' "Night And Day", you certainly won't be bored with having another version. The playing itself is a marvel. Pass swings through each song, his notes and clean and perfect, and since he's playing by himself, the differences between solos and verse/choruses are constantly blurred. The main reason I give the CD 4 stars instead of 5 is that the songs themselves blur together a little. "How High The Moon" and "Have You Met Miss Jones?" stand out the most to me, I'm sure everyone has different favorites. Very highly recommended. | 981 | [
"Joe Pass's album was so liked when it came out he went on to record a bunch of sequels.",
"So how does 52 minutes of solo guitar stand up?",
"Joe Pass tackles a program of standards - only \"Blues for Alican\" is an original.",
"The standards he plays includes some warhorses -- \"Night And Day\", \"Stella By Starlight\", \"Cherokee\", \"Have You Met Miss Jones?",
"\", and \"'Round Midnight\".",
"The solo guitar version is sufficiently different enough from, say, Sonny Rollins' \"Night And Day\", you certainly won't be bored with having another version.",
"The playing itself is a marvel.",
"Pass swings through each song, his notes and clean and perfect, and since he's playing by himself, the differences between solos and verse/choruses are constantly blurred.",
"The main reason I give the CD 4 stars instead of 5 is that the songs themselves blur together a little.",
"\"How High The Moon\" and \"Have You Met Miss Jones?",
"\" stand out the most to me, I'm sure everyone has different favorites.",
"Very highly recommended."
] |
4 | LAMOUR, FONDA AND BARRYMORE | In the thirties, all-star action melodramas didn't come much better than SPAWN OF THE NORTH, an eventful yarn of the war between Russian and American salmon-fishing fleets along the Alaskan coast. It was a winner for Paramount, which made several such big-scale mass entertainments in a period when other companies were scooping up all the Oscars and critics' awards. Even some of the reviewers enthused about the rugged vigour of Henry Hathaway's direction of this Barrett Willoughby story, scripted by Jules Furthman and Talbot Jennings. Performances pleased, too: Henry Fonda as the stalwart skipper, Dorothy Lamour as the gal who stands by him, defying the world, the flesh and the devil; George Raft as Fonda's pal (who goes over to the bad guys but thinks better of it). The great John Barrymore is great fun as a grizzled, guzzling newspaperman and Akim Tamiroff is good as the Russian heavy. Charles Lang's photography (the exteriors shot mostly in Alaska) was magnificent. | 981 | [
"In the thirties, all-star action melodramas didn't come much better than SPAWN OF THE NORTH, an eventful yarn of the war between Russian and American salmon-fishing fleets along the Alaskan coast.",
"It was a winner for Paramount, which made several such big-scale mass entertainments in a period when other companies were scooping up all the Oscars and critics' awards.",
"Even some of the reviewers enthused about the rugged vigour of Henry Hathaway's direction of this Barrett Willoughby story, scripted by Jules Furthman and Talbot Jennings.",
"Performances pleased, too: Henry Fonda as the stalwart skipper, Dorothy Lamour as the gal who stands by him, defying the world, the flesh and the devil; George Raft as Fonda's pal (who goes over to the bad guys but thinks better of it).",
"The great John Barrymore is great fun as a grizzled, guzzling newspaperman and Akim Tamiroff is good as the Russian heavy.",
"Charles Lang's photography (the exteriors shot mostly in Alaska) was magnificent."
] |
4 | History Rewritten? | For many years it was assumed the Red Baron was taken down by RAF pilot Roy Brown. In recent years, however, that theory has been challenged, and it now seems that it most likely was not Roy Brown. So who was it?The program reveals that von Richthofen was killed by a single bullet entering his right side and exiting on the left; such a trajectory could not have come from above, where pilot Roy Brown was when he briefly pursued the Baron. Instead, a conclusion is drawn that is similar to one in an episode of PBS's Nova ("Who Killed the Red Baron?"): namely, that it was not Roy Brown, but a member of an Australian infantry unit that fired the fatal shot. Interestingly, although both programs agree that the bullet did not come from Brown, they differ on which Australian on the ground that day was actually responsible. So who was it? Watch both programs and decide for yourself!Four stars. This video helps dispel a long-held belief, but opens a new mystery in the process! | 981 | [
"For many years it was assumed the Red Baron was taken down by RAF pilot Roy Brown.",
"In recent years, however, that theory has been challenged, and it now seems that it most likely was not Roy Brown.",
"So who was it?",
"The program reveals that von Richthofen was killed by a single bullet entering his right side and exiting on the left; such a trajectory could not have come from above, where pilot Roy Brown was when he briefly pursued the Baron.",
"Instead, a conclusion is drawn that is similar to one in an episode of PBS's Nova (\"Who Killed the Red Baron?",
"\"): namely, that it was not Roy Brown, but a member of an Australian infantry unit that fired the fatal shot.",
"Interestingly, although both programs agree that the bullet did not come from Brown, they differ on which Australian on the ground that day was actually responsible.",
"So who was it?",
"Watch both programs and decide for yourself!",
"Four stars.",
"This video helps dispel a long-held belief, but opens a new mystery in the process!"
] |
4 | Loser is a great book. | The story loser by Jerry Spinelli is a realistic fiction book. It tells about the life of Donald Zinkoff going from first through sixth grade. At first, Donald seems to be silly, clumsy and a bad speller, but then when he reaches fourth grade, his friends begin to see him as weird and strange. During Field Day in fourth grade he causes his team to lose a race because he is a slow runner. His friend Hobin tells him "you're a loser. A stinkin loser". After that all of his classmates starts calling him loser. At the end of the book he hears that his friend Claudia is lost in a blizzard, he has a big heart and goes looking for her. Will Donald find her and became a hero?I enjoyed reading this book and I recommend it to anyone who has been teased in the past. Donald showed me that no one is a loser. He likes himself for who he is and doesn't try to change for other people. Finally, the book loser gave me a better understanding of the harm that bullying does to other kids. | 981 | [
"The story loser by Jerry Spinelli is a realistic fiction book.",
"It tells about the life of Donald Zinkoff going from first through sixth grade.",
"At first, Donald seems to be silly, clumsy and a bad speller, but then when he reaches fourth grade, his friends begin to see him as weird and strange.",
"During Field Day in fourth grade he causes his team to lose a race because he is a slow runner.",
"His friend Hobin tells him \"you're a loser.",
"A stinkin loser\".",
"After that all of his classmates starts calling him loser.",
"At the end of the book he hears that his friend Claudia is lost in a blizzard, he has a big heart and goes looking for her.",
"Will Donald find her and became a hero?",
"I enjoyed reading this book and I recommend it to anyone who has been teased in the past.",
"Donald showed me that no one is a loser.",
"He likes himself for who he is and doesn't try to change for other people.",
"Finally, the book loser gave me a better understanding of the harm that bullying does to other kids."
] |
4 | Narrow, lightweight and handy | I like this stylus and think it has distinct advantages over "fatter" ones. It is long enough, comfortable to hold and conveniently stores in the ear-bud opening when you aren't using it, which makes it a little bit less likely to get lost. It does skip a bit (which I think is intrinsic to its capacitive nature, but I am not positive) and does not have as tiny a point as I would like (I want smaller than currently exists) but it sure has sped up my texting and also my accuracy. With others, I felt like I was using a mechanical thumb and they decreased my precision, being so wide I couldn't even view the actual point at which they made contact with the screen. I would love to see this made with a longer "lanyard" so you could type/text while leaving it attached to the phone and not be bothered with re-attaching it- Sort of like the attachment ribbons for babies pacifiers! Maybe even retractible? LOL Until my fantasy "perfect stylus" is made, this will do quite nicely. | 981 | [
"I like this stylus and think it has distinct advantages over \"fatter\" ones.",
"It is long enough, comfortable to hold and conveniently stores in the ear-bud opening when you aren't using it, which makes it a little bit less likely to get lost.",
"It does skip a bit (which I think is intrinsic to its capacitive nature, but I am not positive) and does not have as tiny a point as I would like (I want smaller than currently exists) but it sure has sped up my texting and also my accuracy.",
"With others, I felt like I was using a mechanical thumb and they decreased my precision, being so wide I couldn't even view the actual point at which they made contact with the screen.",
"I would love to see this made with a longer \"lanyard\" so you could type/text while leaving it attached to the phone and not be bothered with re-attaching it- Sort of like the attachment ribbons for babies pacifiers!",
"Maybe even retractible?",
"LOL Until my fantasy \"perfect stylus\" is made, this will do quite nicely."
] |
4 | Just Fine! | Are you a high-tech audiophile? Do you love lots of really expensive equipment that isolates and distills the human voice into a precise, rich, full, like-you-are-there tone or texture?Then why the hell are you buying a $100 microphone shaped like a snowball?This USB mic is just fine for folks who want a better sound than what comes from their on-board laptop mic. It installs in seconds, and bad reviews about "getting it to work" must be coming from folks who don't have the sense to A: read the instructions, and B: click on "System Preferences" and choose "Sound". It's all right there. The mic works. It sounds clear, and it is relatively portable. All in all, it's fine.My ONLY complaint so far is that there is a silver, metallic band that is supposed to be stuck to the equator of the device. It's basically a glorified sticker that hides the seam between the hemispheres. It came off literally when I first set the mic up. Boo hoo. Other than that, it gets the job done. | 981 | [
"Are you a high-tech audiophile?",
"Do you love lots of really expensive equipment that isolates and distills the human voice into a precise, rich, full, like-you-are-there tone or texture?",
"Then why the hell are you buying a $100 microphone shaped like a snowball?",
"This USB mic is just fine for folks who want a better sound than what comes from their on-board laptop mic.",
"It installs in seconds, and bad reviews about \"getting it to work\" must be coming from folks who don't have the sense to A: read the instructions, and B: click on \"System Preferences\" and choose \"Sound\".",
"It's all right there.",
"The mic works.",
"It sounds clear, and it is relatively portable.",
"All in all, it's fine.My ONLY complaint so far is that there is a silver, metallic band that is supposed to be stuck to the equator of the device.",
"It's basically a glorified sticker that hides the seam between the hemispheres.",
"It came off literally when I first set the mic up.",
"Boo hoo.",
"Other than that, it gets the job done."
] |
4 | Memories of guilty pleasures | When I was in my teens it would have been a death wish in most conversations to admit I liked the Monkeys. Thankfully those days are long gone and now I can speak freely about things I really did enjoy. I was my younger sisters who "bought" the Monkey's albums and I would spirit them off to my room to play them and sing along. This collection offers the big chart records and lesser titles like Look Out, Here Comes Tomorrow that reached a pinnacle of what made for good Pop music. It also demonstrates that by luck of the draw, the network put together four talented musicians who could change speeds and style and write their own stuff. Perhaps this isn't The Beatles, The Stones, The Eagles, etc, but thanks to top notch production values and studio work it is some of the best of popular music during the mid to late 60s. And it also features the studio style of recording without multiple effects and overdubs that slowly robbed the character of music in later years. Enjoy! | 981 | [
"When I was in my teens it would have been a death wish in most conversations to admit I liked the Monkeys.",
"Thankfully those days are long gone and now I can speak freely about things I really did enjoy.",
"I was my younger sisters who \"bought\" the Monkey's albums and I would spirit them off to my room to play them and sing along.",
"This collection offers the big chart records and lesser titles like Look Out, Here Comes Tomorrow that reached a pinnacle of what made for good Pop music.",
"It also demonstrates that by luck of the draw, the network put together four talented musicians who could change speeds and style and write their own stuff.",
"Perhaps this isn't The Beatles, The Stones, The Eagles, etc, but thanks to top notch production values and studio work it is some of the best of popular music during the mid to late 60s.",
"And it also features the studio style of recording without multiple effects and overdubs that slowly robbed the character of music in later years.",
"Enjoy!"
] |
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