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5	Man, Oh Man	This is the first album that I have taken the time to write a review for, and I can only give one reason for it: Stop All the World Now is simply the best Album I have bought in a long, long time.I can't describe how good it is. There could be simple comparisons to David Gray, or other songwriters, but comparisons don't tell how artful Stop All the World Now really is. Sure, there are a couple of times when the use of processed sounds just doesn't seem right, but dammit, its still good music.What most bands would need a full album full of screams to accomplish is simply summed up into a simple chorus by Howie. He uses restraint to keep from taxing the listener, and does so in a way that keeps one reaching for the repeat button. Listening to "Perfect Time of Day" once is almost impossible. In Fact, its hard to listen to this album all the way through without skipping back.Quite Frankly, I want this album to be playing in the background of all the events I want to remember in 20 years.	998	[ "This is the first album that I have taken the time to write a review for, and I can only give one reason for it: Stop All the World Now is simply the best Album I have bought in a long, long time.I can't describe how good it is.", "There could be simple comparisons to David Gray, or other songwriters, but comparisons don't tell how artful Stop All the World Now really is.", "Sure, there are a couple of times when the use of processed sounds just doesn't seem right, but dammit, its still good music.What most bands would need a full album full of screams to accomplish is simply summed up into a simple chorus by Howie.", "He uses restraint to keep from taxing the listener, and does so in a way that keeps one reaching for the repeat button.", "Listening to \"Perfect Time of Day\" once is almost impossible.", "In Fact, its hard to listen to this album all the way through without skipping back.Quite Frankly, I want this album to be playing in the background of all the events I want to remember in 20 years." ]
5	The Misanthrope	The title story of this collection never fails to send me into fits of laughter, and I am not one to laugh easily. If you have not heard David Sedaris on the radio, then you really must try to see him at one of his readings or book signings. His stories are best heard out loud, and no one tells them better than Sedaris himself. That being said, the written stories are excellent and this collection in particular must be owned.The standard Sedaris fare is here as he mercilessly picks on the members of his own family (as well as on himself) for humor's sake. My favorite stories, however, all concern his misadventures in France among the French as well as among the Americans he meets abroad. His sadistic French teacher (of several stories including the title story) and the American couple on the subway who assume he is French and speak openly about him in English are just classic foils for Sedaris's misanthropic character. Humor writing doesn't get any better than this.Jeremy W. Forstadt	998	[ "The title story of this collection never fails to send me into fits of laughter, and I am not one to laugh easily.", "If you have not heard David Sedaris on the radio, then you really must try to see him at one of his readings or book signings.", "His stories are best heard out loud, and no one tells them better than Sedaris himself.", "That being said, the written stories are excellent and this collection in particular must be owned.The standard Sedaris fare is here as he mercilessly picks on the members of his own family (as well as on himself) for humor's sake.", "My favorite stories, however, all concern his misadventures in France among the French as well as among the Americans he meets abroad.", "His sadistic French teacher (of several stories including the title story) and the American couple on the subway who assume he is French and speak openly about him in English are just classic foils for Sedaris's misanthropic character.", "Humor writing doesn't get any better than this.Jeremy W.", "Forstadt" ]
5	Pre-Metalcore	I'm sick of people dissing this cd because of the ''lyrics'' there's absolutely nothing wrong with the lyrics, they aren't sappy...so shut up. I really like the drums and guitars on this cd. My favorite Poison the Well song is definitely "Slice Paper Wrists". It's got everything that I love about metalcore...screaming vocals, some clean vocals...a nice heavy palm muted closing riff....so everyone shutup, poison the well is awesome, people are way too critical with their metal, yes, i listen to Shadows Fall and they are my favorite thrash metal band, but does that mean that I abosutely cannot listen to bands like this...hell no, and I do listen to bands like Poison the Well, As I Lay Dying(who actually is metalcore...THEY ARE NOT EMO!), Unearth, kickass seven strings, KsE too, f*#$! all you people that dis them, so what if almost all their songs have the same structure, still kickass metal, listen to these guys for the music...stop bitching about the vocals, Poison the Well kicks ass!	998	[ "I'm sick of people dissing this cd because of the ''lyrics'' there's absolutely nothing wrong with the lyrics, they aren't sappy...so shut up.", "I really like the drums and guitars on this cd.", "My favorite Poison the Well song is definitely \"Slice Paper Wrists\".", "It's got everything that I love about metalcore...screaming vocals, some clean vocals...a nice heavy palm muted closing riff....so everyone shutup, poison the well is awesome, people are way too critical with their metal, yes, i listen to Shadows Fall and they are my favorite thrash metal band, but does that mean that I abosutely cannot listen to bands like this...hell no, and I do listen to bands like Poison the Well, As I Lay Dying(who actually is metalcore...THEY ARE NOT EMO!", "), Unearth, kickass seven strings, KsE too, f*#$!", "all you people that dis them, so what if almost all their songs have the same structure, still kickass metal, listen to these guys for the music...stop bitching about the vocals, Poison the Well kicks ass!" ]
5	I'm Wired!!	`Tourist' is the sophomore set from UK indie rock quartet Athlete. Their sound is somewhat like a blend of Coldplay, Snow Patrol, Keane, and Radiohead.I fell in love with their brilliant single `You got style' from their debut. When I heard the brilliant single `Wires', I knew I had to get this CD. It is a sweeping melancholic ballad featuring an achingly yearning vocal performance from lead singer Joel Pott, surging orchestration, and filled with static effects and distorted sounding guitars against a piano/string backdrop. Reportedly recorded for his sick infant. Definitely one of my top songs of this year!The uptempo `Half light' incorporates electronic bleeps and a catchy Britpop sound. There's the melodic `Tourist', and the stirring, string drenched ballad `Chances' with pensive lyrics about seizing chances while you can.`If I found out' is a sweeping epic and an almost gospel feel from the lyrics, and the backing choir. Moving and great!A great addition to any music collection.	998	[ "`Tourist' is the sophomore set from UK indie rock quartet Athlete.", "Their sound is somewhat like a blend of Coldplay, Snow Patrol, Keane, and Radiohead.I fell in love with their brilliant single `You got style' from their debut.", "When I heard the brilliant single `Wires', I knew I had to get this CD.", "It is a sweeping melancholic ballad featuring an achingly yearning vocal performance from lead singer Joel Pott, surging orchestration, and filled with static effects and distorted sounding guitars against a piano/string backdrop.", "Reportedly recorded for his sick infant.", "Definitely one of my top songs of this year!", "The uptempo `Half light' incorporates electronic bleeps and a catchy Britpop sound.", "There's the melodic `Tourist', and the stirring, string drenched ballad `Chances' with pensive lyrics about seizing chances while you can.`If I found out' is a sweeping epic and an almost gospel feel from the lyrics, and the backing choir.", "Moving and great!", "A great addition to any music collection." ]
5	Quit Whining	I think it is sad that these people writing these reviews are so mad and critical about a movie that was created for the sole purpose of portraying an underground car club. Have you ever heard of FICTION????? It's an interesting concept where people ignore their dismal, ordinary lives and actually try to enjoy a movie about fast cars and hot women. I know that it's hard to do this when you are driving a primer-spotted metro, but seriously, where has the sense of adventure and imagination gone. If you ever had the experience to drive a car like the ones in this movie, you wouldn'd know what do do. You have to respect the workmanship that went into these cars and the imagination that went into the customization of them. I happen to know from experience that a modified fuel injected V6 or 4-cylinder can outrun most carbourated V8's. To the reference about the V8's doing wheelies, it's a combination of rear-wheel drive and POWER. Please don't criticize things that you know NOTHING about!	998	[ "I think it is sad that these people writing these reviews are so mad and critical about a movie that was created for the sole purpose of portraying an underground car club.", "Have you ever heard of FICTION???", "??", "It's an interesting concept where people ignore their dismal, ordinary lives and actually try to enjoy a movie about fast cars and hot women.", "I know that it's hard to do this when you are driving a primer-spotted metro, but seriously, where has the sense of adventure and imagination gone.", "If you ever had the experience to drive a car like the ones in this movie, you wouldn'd know what do do.", "You have to respect the workmanship that went into these cars and the imagination that went into the customization of them.", "I happen to know from experience that a modified fuel injected V6 or 4-cylinder can outrun most carbourated V8's.", "To the reference about the V8's doing wheelies, it's a combination of rear-wheel drive and POWER.", "Please don't criticize things that you know NOTHING about!" ]
5	Blinkin' around	Who the blink cares if it's not a pure punk, when the music blows you away with its rythm, when the tunes are so catchy that you can't get them out of your head day and night, and the lyrics are so sweet that you (or some of your girlfriends) may even cry sometimes. This is Blink again and this time better than ever.All The Small Things, What's My Age Again, and Adam's Song are the burying hits, unmistakingly overplayed by radio stations and taken to MTV. The platinum part of the cd.Anthem, Aliens Exist, Don't Leave Me, Mutt, and Wendy Clear are another series of brilliant tunes and funny lyrics. A golden classics of Blink - may we call it so? Let's do it guys if it doesn't hurt your feelings.The rest on the cd is worth the above. Probably even better, who knows. It's up to you anyway.The cd is a real breakthrough, you must know it. The best album of the recent times. Don't even think of not buying it.P.S. Hey, Blink, any plans for Russia tour? Bloodhound Gang have already been here.	998	[ "Who the blink cares if it's not a pure punk, when the music blows you away with its rythm, when the tunes are so catchy that you can't get them out of your head day and night, and the lyrics are so sweet that you (or some of your girlfriends) may even cry sometimes.", "This is Blink again and this time better than ever.All The Small Things, What's My Age Again, and Adam's Song are the burying hits, unmistakingly overplayed by radio stations and taken to MTV.", "The platinum part of the cd.Anthem, Aliens Exist, Don't Leave Me, Mutt, and Wendy Clear are another series of brilliant tunes and funny lyrics.", "A golden classics of Blink - may we call it so?", "Let's do it guys if it doesn't hurt your feelings.The rest on the cd is worth the above.", "Probably even better, who knows.", "It's up to you anyway.The cd is a real breakthrough, you must know it.", "The best album of the recent times.", "Don't even think of not buying it.P.S. Hey, Blink, any plans for Russia tour?", "Bloodhound Gang have already been here." ]
5	Wonderful	This album should have been released months ago. Unfortunately, Julia's record company closed prior to it's original release date last year. Luckily, Vanguard Records have been quick to step in and the album will be released in the US in June. This album has already received glowing reviews from critics and I'm sure this will be Julia's most successful album to date. Infact, the word 'grammie' has been mentioned. Julia made her debut in the late eighties and has continued to produce quality albums throughout her career. Her voice is a musical instrument and her lyrics tell tales of lost love. The title track from her new album is a colaboration with soul queen India Arie. Other highlights are 'Roadside Angel' (a tribute to Minnie Ripperton) and 'Missing Man'. Julia's career is set to rise and rise. Rumour has it that Julia will be composing the music to David Lynch's next movie. She recently completed a successful short tour and will be making more appearances over the coming months.	998	[ "This album should have been released months ago.", "Unfortunately, Julia's record company closed prior to it's original release date last year.", "Luckily, Vanguard Records have been quick to step in and the album will be released in the US in June.", "This album has already received glowing reviews from critics and I'm sure this will be Julia's most successful album to date.", "Infact, the word 'grammie' has been mentioned.", "Julia made her debut in the late eighties and has continued to produce quality albums throughout her career.", "Her voice is a musical instrument and her lyrics tell tales of lost love.", "The title track from her new album is a colaboration with soul queen India Arie.", "Other highlights are 'Roadside Angel' (a tribute to Minnie Ripperton) and 'Missing Man'.", "Julia's career is set to rise and rise.", "Rumour has it that Julia will be composing the music to David Lynch's next movie.", "She recently completed a successful short tour and will be making more appearances over the coming months." ]
5	A Revelation	Wes's music almost defies description. Certainly it comes with a strong pop sensibility. The album is peppered with musical statements that are throwbacks to bubble gum pop from the late sixties and seventies--think Bee Gees or ELO.. But there is an alternative side that utilizes acoustic guitar and electronic effects that would make Beck proud. I am sorry I cannot be clearer I am not a Rolling Stone critic with an exhaustive supply of arcane musical comparisons on hand. What really sets Wes apart though is his lyrics and his voice. His music, for lack of a better description, is sweet and his voice, a soothing, relaxed tenor, winds its way into your head like a velvet snake. This album is somewhat like an anti-Beck album. Beck's last, Sea Change, was an ode to a downtrodden lover. pollyanna could not be more different, despite sharing some aural complements. This album is like one long love letter, broken into 11 unique paragraphs. The whole production is relaxed and warm and sweet.	998	[ "Wes's music almost defies description.", "Certainly it comes with a strong pop sensibility.", "The album is peppered with musical statements that are throwbacks to bubble gum pop from the late sixties and seventies--think Bee Gees or ELO..", "But there is an alternative side that utilizes acoustic guitar and electronic effects that would make Beck proud.", "I am sorry I cannot be clearer I am not a Rolling Stone critic with an exhaustive supply of arcane musical comparisons on hand.", "What really sets Wes apart though is his lyrics and his voice.", "His music, for lack of a better description, is sweet and his voice, a soothing, relaxed tenor, winds its way into your head like a velvet snake.", "This album is somewhat like an anti-Beck album.", "Beck's last, Sea Change, was an ode to a downtrodden lover.", "pollyanna could not be more different, despite sharing some aural complements.", "This album is like one long love letter, broken into 11 unique paragraphs.", "The whole production is relaxed and warm and sweet." ]
5	miss the point?	as most of my fellow reviewers have missed the point let me correct some misunderstandings. David Tibet(current 93) recorded this music to be read with the short story by Eric Stenbock,which is included. did you not read the story? heres a clue. that's what the liner notes are. this is the 2nd such work David Tibet has done and he does a good job creating an atmosphere for reading this wonderful story. If you are looking for wierd for wierds sake, PLEASE go elsewhere. The story is a retelling of Faust. Stenbock is able to add some nice twists and turns to an old tale. He paints Satan as someone to almost be pitied, but despite this pity the "protaganist" ultimately devotes his live to christ. To say it is good music or bad music is missing the point. It sets up a wonderful story wonderfully. If you enjoy this look for the rerelease of thomas ligotti's "In a Foreign Town, in a Foreign Land" 4 storys of the borderland between dream and reality set to a score by David Tibet and friends.	998	[ "as most of my fellow reviewers have missed the point let me correct some misunderstandings.", "David Tibet(current 93) recorded this music to be read with the short story by Eric Stenbock,which is included.", "did you not read the story?", "heres a clue.", "that's what the liner notes are.", "this is the 2nd such work David Tibet has done and he does a good job creating an atmosphere for reading this wonderful story.", "If you are looking for wierd for wierds sake, PLEASE go elsewhere.", "The story is a retelling of Faust.", "Stenbock is able to add some nice twists and turns to an old tale.", "He paints Satan as someone to almost be pitied, but despite this pity the \"protaganist\" ultimately devotes his live to christ.", "To say it is good music or bad music is missing the point.", "It sets up a wonderful story wonderfully.", "If you enjoy this look for the rerelease of thomas ligotti's \"In a Foreign Town, in a Foreign Land\" 4 storys of the borderland between dream and reality set to a score by David Tibet and friends." ]
5	Brilliant work	Talk about baring one's soul in a variety of literary styles and genres. This is exactly what R. Andrew Heidel has done. In the nine short stories, readers glimpse inside the heart and mind of a surrealist soul. The poetry is simplistic but beautiful as the optimistic author pleads with himself and his readers to fill oneself up with life, love, and joy.Weird? Yes! Strange? Yes! Eerie? Yes! Well-written? Absolutely! Mr. Heidel takes his audience on a ride to the center of the heart and soul of humanity. Though The prose is a well written, interesting, and entertaining parable, it is clearly not intended for everyone, only soul-seekers. Readers need to realize that the characters such as the female incarnation of Death (not the comic book character) star in these brilliant short stories. The poetry is also enlightening as the author takes the reader into an introspective glimpse of the essence of being human. Anyone interested in something different will enjoy this special collection.	998	[ "Talk about baring one's soul in a variety of literary styles and genres.", "This is exactly what R.", "Andrew Heidel has done.", "In the nine short stories, readers glimpse inside the heart and mind of a surrealist soul.", "The poetry is simplistic but beautiful as the optimistic author pleads with himself and his readers to fill oneself up with life, love, and joy.Weird?", "Yes!", "Strange?", "Yes!", "Eerie?", "Yes!", "Well-written?", "Absolutely!", "Mr.", "Heidel takes his audience on a ride to the center of the heart and soul of humanity.", "Though The prose is a well written, interesting, and entertaining parable, it is clearly not intended for everyone, only soul-seekers.", "Readers need to realize that the characters such as the female incarnation of Death (not the comic book character) star in these brilliant short stories.", "The poetry is also enlightening as the author takes the reader into an introspective glimpse of the essence of being human.", "Anyone interested in something different will enjoy this special collection." ]
5	Ban Fox Now!	I not only banned the Fox network after cancelling the only sliver of good (no, great) and inventive writing and acting on television but I rarely puruse the other channels. Not having cable I rely on DVD's for my small taste of pop culture. The fact that Game Shows and Celebrities (whatever a celebrity is) cooking food or 'Mediums' or 'Crossing Jordans' or other meager insults have dominated the networks says plenty about our expectations. I may be an elitist but I'm not some extremist. I simply have common sense and common sense often suggests I turn off the television. Try it for a week. I promise when you return, after the first six car commercials have finished and the program, whatever it is, begins you will feel insulted.I cannot forgive Fox for cancelling the only promise of a literate, well-acted program in years. I would commend the acting on the only great shows now on the air but they're all cartoons(didn't the sophomores at Fox cancel 'Family Guy' once?)I'll say no more.	998	[ "I not only banned the Fox network after cancelling the only sliver of good (no, great) and inventive writing and acting on television but I rarely puruse the other channels.", "Not having cable I rely on DVD's for my small taste of pop culture.", "The fact that Game Shows and Celebrities (whatever a celebrity is) cooking food or 'Mediums' or 'Crossing Jordans' or other meager insults have dominated the networks says plenty about our expectations.", "I may be an elitist but I'm not some extremist.", "I simply have common sense and common sense often suggests I turn off the television.", "Try it for a week.", "I promise when you return, after the first six car commercials have finished and the program, whatever it is, begins you will feel insulted.I cannot forgive Fox for cancelling the only promise of a literate, well-acted program in years.", "I would commend the acting on the only great shows now on the air but they're all cartoons(didn't the sophomores at Fox cancel 'Family Guy' once?", ")I'll say no more." ]
5	For the Haters	I recently saw the kid in concert and let me tell you. If you haven't seen him in concert. Do it i don't care how far you have to drive. You will have more respect for him as an artist and entertainer than you did before. As for his new cd it is easily one of the top five albums I've ever listen to. It ranks right up there with Bat out of Hell ML. His new stuff is what rock n'roll needs. Its fresh and revived with the Rocks traits though. The rap/rock that he used to do is great and i wished he still do a little more, but as he matured he likes to sing those songs for his live shows and let me tell you, those songs are something else live, unbelievable He even said he likes to do those songs live more than his newer country stuff. But on his newer cd's he likes the stuff he is doing now. I just hope he does a few rap/rock song on his future cd's to keep his concert energized and the roof blowing off. But the new stuff is the awesome and Kid keep continuing being the American Bad A@#.	998	[ "I recently saw the kid in concert and let me tell you.", "If you haven't seen him in concert.", "Do it i don't care how far you have to drive.", "You will have more respect for him as an artist and entertainer than you did before.", "As for his new cd it is easily one of the top five albums I've ever listen to.", "It ranks right up there with Bat out of Hell ML.", "His new stuff is what rock n'roll needs.", "Its fresh and revived with the Rocks traits though.", "The rap/rock that he used to do is great and i wished he still do a little more, but as he matured he likes to sing those songs for his live shows and let me tell you, those songs are something else live, unbelievable He even said he likes to do those songs live more than his newer country stuff.", "But on his newer cd's he likes the stuff he is doing now.", "I just hope he does a few rap/rock song on his future cd's to keep his concert energized and the roof blowing off.", "But the new stuff is the awesome and Kid keep continuing being the American Bad A@#." ]
5	wonderful book	I absolutely loved Bag of Bones. It's a departure from King's past novels, but still retains the same storytelling skill that makes all the characters so real. It felt so easy to identify or sympathize with so many of them. This time the focus didn't seem to be scaring the reading so much as it was simply a man's story about rebuilding his life after his wife's death, which eventually leads to him getting caught up in a situation that's bigger than he thinks. The grief he feels for her death, and love of a mother for her child, the shocking realization that life is really short and fragile are all themes that come to the reader's attention without King having to push it into your face. The plot unfolds beautifully. I've read it more than a few times already, and each time I catch more and more of those small, subtle details that just add to the overall richness. It's definitely a longer book, but if you have a few nights free or plan to take a long plane ride, it's a worthwhile read.	998	[ "I absolutely loved Bag of Bones.", "It's a departure from King's past novels, but still retains the same storytelling skill that makes all the characters so real.", "It felt so easy to identify or sympathize with so many of them.", "This time the focus didn't seem to be scaring the reading so much as it was simply a man's story about rebuilding his life after his wife's death, which eventually leads to him getting caught up in a situation that's bigger than he thinks.", "The grief he feels for her death, and love of a mother for her child, the shocking realization that life is really short and fragile are all themes that come to the reader's attention without King having to push it into your face.", "The plot unfolds beautifully.", "I've read it more than a few times already, and each time I catch more and more of those small, subtle details that just add to the overall richness.", "It's definitely a longer book, but if you have a few nights free or plan to take a long plane ride, it's a worthwhile read." ]
5	Old Jazzy	I first heard Eddies The Old Philopher routine on a Dr Demento album and I was on the floor laughing. He is pretty funny. I have since gotten Christmas Party with Eddie G for among other things his Christmas version of that same sketch and this. So I have a small bone to pick with that reviewer who wants and likes only his old stuff. Who cares if he updates this routine? This album is excellent too and I give it five stars. He does seven of his old philopher routines four of which are on music. Theres The Jazzy Old Philopher Cool Philopher Longhair Philopher and The Very Jazzy Old Philopher.Thers also one about acting Showbiz Philopher one about spending money Inflated philopher and one about going on vacation Tourist Philopher. Theres also three about people you want to stay away from if you want to stay sane. Stay Away Stay WayAway and Stay Far Away. Theres also two intromentals and a eight minute sketch about a play called Little Ciggerette Girl. like I said Id give it five stars.	998	[ "I first heard Eddies The Old Philopher routine on a Dr Demento album and I was on the floor laughing.", "He is pretty funny.", "I have since gotten Christmas Party with Eddie G for among other things his Christmas version of that same sketch and this.", "So I have a small bone to pick with that reviewer who wants and likes only his old stuff.", "Who cares if he updates this routine?", "This album is excellent too and I give it five stars.", "He does seven of his old philopher routines four of which are on music.", "Theres The Jazzy Old Philopher Cool Philopher Longhair Philopher and The Very Jazzy Old Philopher.Thers also one about acting Showbiz Philopher one about spending money Inflated philopher and one about going on vacation Tourist Philopher.", "Theres also three about people you want to stay away from if you want to stay sane.", "Stay Away Stay WayAway and Stay Far Away.", "Theres also two intromentals and a eight minute sketch about a play called Little Ciggerette Girl.", "like I said Id give it five stars." ]
5	A Must Have	This game is by far the BEST game you can get for Gamecube. To prove my point that this is a must have just look at the Nintendo Power Charts. It has been a best seller ever since it came out.This game has kept me entertained for over a year. One thing that keeps me motivated to play this is that I want to unlock every single thing possible. There is a lot to unlock and it takes it awhile to get. And all the characters are so diverse its almost impossible to not find one that fits your groove.The games best part is its multiplayer. You can play it with friends for hours because there is so many stages and rules you can change. Every match you play is a little different. And when you are only playing with one or two friends you can add in a computer controlled player to make things more interesting.There is nothing bad in this game.This game is a must have. Without this game your Gamecube collection is incomplete. If you have any doubts about getting it I encourage you to banish them.	998	[ "This game is by far the BEST game you can get for Gamecube.", "To prove my point that this is a must have just look at the Nintendo Power Charts.", "It has been a best seller ever since it came out.This game has kept me entertained for over a year.", "One thing that keeps me motivated to play this is that I want to unlock every single thing possible.", "There is a lot to unlock and it takes it awhile to get.", "And all the characters are so diverse its almost impossible to not find one that fits your groove.The games best part is its multiplayer.", "You can play it with friends for hours because there is so many stages and rules you can change.", "Every match you play is a little different.", "And when you are only playing with one or two friends you can add in a computer controlled player to make things more interesting.There is nothing bad in this game.This game is a must have.", "Without this game your Gamecube collection is incomplete.", "If you have any doubts about getting it I encourage you to banish them." ]
5	This is nice	I first played in one of my friends' house. I didn't know how to play this, so I thought this was going to be one boring game. I was wrong. This game has 25 characters from Classical Nintendo games, like Mario Bros., Game and Match, and etc. All the characters have its own unique attack, and combined with high-quality graphics, this is one perfect game.This game is also fun for its maps; the scene and battlefield where you play with your characters. Although it's only 2-dimensional, the maps will have nothing except some big island floating in midair. Also, in some maps the enviroment will change from time to time, like Pokemon Stadium. Sometimes mysterious crates or things that might attack the players might happen. Anything imaginable is possible.This is a great game- I really want to get this game because still I haven't got this game. This is the best Gamecube game ever. For anyone who likes funny fights or colorful action, you MUST buy this game. Signed- Super Smash Bros. Maniac	998	[ "I first played in one of my friends' house.", "I didn't know how to play this, so I thought this was going to be one boring game.", "I was wrong.", "This game has 25 characters from Classical Nintendo games, like Mario Bros., Game and Match, and etc.", "All the characters have its own unique attack, and combined with high-quality graphics, this is one perfect game.This game is also fun for its maps; the scene and battlefield where you play with your characters.", "Although it's only 2-dimensional, the maps will have nothing except some big island floating in midair.", "Also, in some maps the enviroment will change from time to time, like Pokemon Stadium.", "Sometimes mysterious crates or things that might attack the players might happen.", "Anything imaginable is possible.This is a great game- I really want to get this game because still I haven't got this game.", "This is the best Gamecube game ever.", "For anyone who likes funny fights or colorful action, you MUST buy this game.", "Signed- Super Smash Bros.", "Maniac" ]
5	accessible	Holub attacks a pedagogic treatment of patterns that tends to focus on the abstract description. Of course, this abstraction is important, in order to generalise from specific instances. The whole point of patterns, after all. But Holub points out that often these descriptions are a little too abstract. Many of us learn from well chosen examples. So he follows this precept by elaborating on 2 nontrivial case studies. One is John Conway's classic Game of Life. From this you can see various common patterns emerge from the gestalt, like Visitor and Composite.The other case study is an embedded SQL interpreter. Neither example is complicated. But each consists of several interlocking parts that contributes to an overall complexity that can be challenging if you don't use patterns.Granted, if by one means or another, you're already familiar with patterns, perhaps from the GoF book, then Holub's text will do little for you. But if you're new to patterns, he can offer an accessible insight.	998	[ "Holub attacks a pedagogic treatment of patterns that tends to focus on the abstract description.", "Of course, this abstraction is important, in order to generalise from specific instances.", "The whole point of patterns, after all.", "But Holub points out that often these descriptions are a little too abstract.", "Many of us learn from well chosen examples.", "So he follows this precept by elaborating on 2 nontrivial case studies.", "One is John Conway's classic Game of Life.", "From this you can see various common patterns emerge from the gestalt, like Visitor and Composite.The other case study is an embedded SQL interpreter.", "Neither example is complicated.", "But each consists of several interlocking parts that contributes to an overall complexity that can be challenging if you don't use patterns.Granted, if by one means or another, you're already familiar with patterns, perhaps from the GoF book, then Holub's text will do little for you.", "But if you're new to patterns, he can offer an accessible insight." ]
5	Good Old Amy.	Amy Denio is a living treasure here in Seattle, a City that barely knows what to make of her. This release is a stunning project she did with a bunch of Magyars, (Hungarians) and I'll probably end up eating it in my CD player as it is so utterly charming.Every cut has its compelling charm and the flow of it all is exceptional. I thanked old Feigenbaum for putting it out.It essentially welds elements of knitting factoryish experimental music to traditional Hungarian folkloric noise.And her Magyar is impeccable as she sings. You have to know Amy's voice to be able to tell her from Gabi Kenderesi, an actual Hungarian, on the opening charm loaded cut, Mirror Talk.To me, Magyar is one of the planets most beautiful languages even though I only understand a few words of it. I own nearly everything Muszikas ever put out and helped some other remarkable Magyars, Ujstilus, years ago.I'm sure Marta Sebestyan would approve and I hope Amy had time to hang with Csaba Okros when she worked on this.	998	[ "Amy Denio is a living treasure here in Seattle, a City that barely knows what to make of her.", "This release is a stunning project she did with a bunch of Magyars, (Hungarians) and I'll probably end up eating it in my CD player as it is so utterly charming.Every cut has its compelling charm and the flow of it all is exceptional.", "I thanked old Feigenbaum for putting it out.It essentially welds elements of knitting factoryish experimental music to traditional Hungarian folkloric noise.And her Magyar is impeccable as she sings.", "You have to know Amy's voice to be able to tell her from Gabi Kenderesi, an actual Hungarian, on the opening charm loaded cut, Mirror Talk.To me, Magyar is one of the planets most beautiful languages even though I only understand a few words of it.", "I own nearly everything Muszikas ever put out and helped some other remarkable Magyars, Ujstilus, years ago.I'm sure Marta Sebestyan would approve and I hope Amy had time to hang with Csaba Okros when she worked on this." ]
5	Mini thrill!	This was a single cassette tape with a thin paper sleeve, such a convenient format for those of us who have only cassette players with our old car radios. I thought it would have to be a joke or spoof of some kind, but nothing of the sort. It runs a little under one hour and is a short story with all the elemtns of James Bond thriller: the ruthless, upper class ethics of an English spy organization, the villainy of the KGB, the Berlin Wall era with historical accuracy, the minute details of James Bond's snacks, his reading habits, and his taste in girls, a slight plot twist, the thrill of the kill and the guilty conscience --it's all there, nostalgically reminding one of the good old -sixties in England. And the nice English reader has a versatile English public(=boarding) school accent which he varies just slightly for each speaker. What a new generation of listener/readers would think of it I have no idea - but they'd be unlikely to listen to it on a cassette player, wouldn't they?	998	[ "This was a single cassette tape with a thin paper sleeve, such a convenient format for those of us who have only cassette players with our old car radios.", "I thought it would have to be a joke or spoof of some kind, but nothing of the sort.", "It runs a little under one hour and is a short story with all the elemtns of James Bond thriller: the ruthless, upper class ethics of an English spy organization, the villainy of the KGB, the Berlin Wall era with historical accuracy, the minute details of James Bond's snacks, his reading habits, and his taste in girls, a slight plot twist, the thrill of the kill and the guilty conscience --it's all there, nostalgically reminding one of the good old -sixties in England.", "And the nice English reader has a versatile English public(=boarding) school accent which he varies just slightly for each speaker.", "What a new generation of listener/readers would think of it I have no idea - but they'd be unlikely to listen to it on a cassette player, wouldn't they?" ]
5	Great Reading	I thought these book reviews would help me form opinions on a presentation I have to give on the meaning of the physical letter "A" but after reading almost all of them, I felt inclined to add my opinion. (the book review helped a little, but I didn't really expect anyone to have written exactly what I was looking for anyway) I have to admit, I didn't expect the book to be exciting or great by the looks of the Custom House, which my AP English teacher actually had us skip. But once you get into it and promise yourself that you're not going to stop reading, you become involved in the story and you really get a deep understanding of human nature. Overall, I found the themes and symbols in this book depressing but with a large amount of depth. I would advise all of the readers who think little of the book to reread it with better expectations on what Hawthorne has to say, and to ignore the fact that the sentences are long- they will flow easily if only you immerse yourself in the novel.	998	[ "I thought these book reviews would help me form opinions on a presentation I have to give on the meaning of the physical letter \"A\" but after reading almost all of them, I felt inclined to add my opinion.", "(the book review helped a little, but I didn't really expect anyone to have written exactly what I was looking for anyway) I have to admit, I didn't expect the book to be exciting or great by the looks of the Custom House, which my AP English teacher actually had us skip.", "But once you get into it and promise yourself that you're not going to stop reading, you become involved in the story and you really get a deep understanding of human nature.", "Overall, I found the themes and symbols in this book depressing but with a large amount of depth.", "I would advise all of the readers who think little of the book to reread it with better expectations on what Hawthorne has to say, and to ignore the fact that the sentences are long- they will flow easily if only you immerse yourself in the novel." ]
5	L...I...V...E!	Broken Teeth had two studio albums under their belt when they decided to record this live record. Apparently, with the help of family & friends, it only cost the band @ $100 to put this cd together. And it rocks from start to finish. It's very rare when a band's live recordings rival their studio efforts or even surpass them. But this happens to be one of those cases.You've got fifteen amazing songs culled from their first 2 releases plus @ least 1 new track. The band is tight. The songs are quick & to-the-point. And McMaster's vocals are outstanding. There's no doubt that he is still one of the best frontmen around. And the fact that he's no longer a 23 yr. old kid is even more remarkable. He's got incredible stamina & energy to burn & his vocals have not suffered at all through the years. Definitely a live record worth picking up. It's also a chance to hear the band with Brett McCormick on bass & the last Broken Teeth record with Paul Lidel on lead guitar. One word...L...I...V...E!	998	[ "Broken Teeth had two studio albums under their belt when they decided to record this live record.", "Apparently, with the help of family & friends, it only cost the band @ $100 to put this cd together.", "And it rocks from start to finish.", "It's very rare when a band's live recordings rival their studio efforts or even surpass them.", "But this happens to be one of those cases.You've got fifteen amazing songs culled from their first 2 releases plus @ least 1 new track.", "The band is tight.", "The songs are quick & to-the-point.", "And McMaster's vocals are outstanding.", "There's no doubt that he is still one of the best frontmen around.", "And the fact that he's no longer a 23 yr.", "old kid is even more remarkable.", "He's got incredible stamina & energy to burn & his vocals have not suffered at all through the years.", "Definitely a live record worth picking up.", "It's also a chance to hear the band with Brett McCormick on bass & the last Broken Teeth record with Paul Lidel on lead guitar.", "One word...L...I...V...E!" ]
5	I asked Jerry.	Having never listened to Ted Leo until recently, I can't make any statements or express any opinions about this album's comparison to those prior to it. However, I can say this: this one is wonderful. The album's bright textures are evidenced on tracks like "where have all the rude boys gone?" and the listener gets a taste for Ted Leo's masterful lyrics and/or politics on "The High Party" and the title track, "Hearts of Oak" to name a few. Leo's powerful, and at times, wonderfully shrill, voice carries the layered, clean guitar lines in time with an eclectic array of percussive instruments, which can be found on almost every track. After giving this a listen, and a second, and a third, and a fourth and so on, I am going off as soon as I can to purchase "The Tyranny of Distance". "Hearts of Oak" hasn't left my CD player since the day I bought it, and I'm sure it won't for a long time to come. I recommend this to anyone who has a taste for great politics, great music, and great lyrics.	998	[ "Having never listened to Ted Leo until recently, I can't make any statements or express any opinions about this album's comparison to those prior to it.", "However, I can say this: this one is wonderful.", "The album's bright textures are evidenced on tracks like \"where have all the rude boys gone?", "\" and the listener gets a taste for Ted Leo's masterful lyrics and/or politics on \"The High Party\" and the title track, \"Hearts of Oak\" to name a few.", "Leo's powerful, and at times, wonderfully shrill, voice carries the layered, clean guitar lines in time with an eclectic array of percussive instruments, which can be found on almost every track.", "After giving this a listen, and a second, and a third, and a fourth and so on, I am going off as soon as I can to purchase \"The Tyranny of Distance\".", "\"Hearts of Oak\" hasn't left my CD player since the day I bought it, and I'm sure it won't for a long time to come.", "I recommend this to anyone who has a taste for great politics, great music, and great lyrics." ]
5	Very Warm	Used these for Ice Fishing over the weekend. It was -2F when we got there. It made it to 14F by the time we left. I was very comfortable while just sitting and even worked up a sweat while dragging the sled out onto the ice. I only wore sweats underneath and don't see a need for anything more. They did just what I wanted them to and with the Cordura shell, I bet they are the only thing of it's kind I will ever need.Fit: I did get to try some on at my local Carhartt outlet so I had a good idea what size to get. I wear a 34/34 in the dungarees. So I stuck with the 34 length. They pile up on my boots a bit but I am good with that as I think the 32's would have come up too short. I went with a 36 on the waist because my gut is a bit bigger than my waist. This still allows room for more layers on top. Though I may have been wearing one too many layers there and even took my parka off for a while. I think these actually cover enough of the torso that you may not need as many layers on top.	998	[ "Used these for Ice Fishing over the weekend.", "It was -2F when we got there.", "It made it to 14F by the time we left.", "I was very comfortable while just sitting and even worked up a sweat while dragging the sled out onto the ice.", "I only wore sweats underneath and don't see a need for anything more.", "They did just what I wanted them to and with the Cordura shell, I bet they are the only thing of it's kind I will ever need.Fit: I did get to try some on at my local Carhartt outlet so I had a good idea what size to get.", "I wear a 34/34 in the dungarees.", "So I stuck with the 34 length.", "They pile up on my boots a bit but I am good with that as I think the 32's would have come up too short.", "I went with a 36 on the waist because my gut is a bit bigger than my waist.", "This still allows room for more layers on top.", "Though I may have been wearing one too many layers there and even took my parka off for a while.", "I think these actually cover enough of the torso that you may not need as many layers on top." ]
5	Wanted more	When I finished reading Dan Barry's book, I was hungry for more, but not so much on the same topic. Instead I wanted to find another book with narrative so well-written it would inspire me to fill my leisure time with nothing but reading. Sadly, there aren't many books that do that.This one did. Perhaps it's my own connection to growing up in the same era, though I'm a bit younger. Maybe it's because we're both journalists, though books by journalists don't always merit reading sprints.For me I think what astounded me was Barry's ability to be honest, allowing us to see the weaknesses of the people in the book and see those people as human, rather than evil (with a couple exceptions). As a reporter Barry has seen some amazing things, but that's not the focus of his book. Those things are sidelights in a story about family and about growing up. That takes amazing skill. I'm glad Barry lived long enough to tell us about it. In another 40 years or so, I'll be excited to read the sequel.	998	[ "When I finished reading Dan Barry's book, I was hungry for more, but not so much on the same topic.", "Instead I wanted to find another book with narrative so well-written it would inspire me to fill my leisure time with nothing but reading.", "Sadly, there aren't many books that do that.This one did.", "Perhaps it's my own connection to growing up in the same era, though I'm a bit younger.", "Maybe it's because we're both journalists, though books by journalists don't always merit reading sprints.For me I think what astounded me was Barry's ability to be honest, allowing us to see the weaknesses of the people in the book and see those people as human, rather than evil (with a couple exceptions).", "As a reporter Barry has seen some amazing things, but that's not the focus of his book.", "Those things are sidelights in a story about family and about growing up.", "That takes amazing skill.", "I'm glad Barry lived long enough to tell us about it.", "In another 40 years or so, I'll be excited to read the sequel." ]
5	Outstanding	It's sort of a shame that the reviews for the five disk BluRay release of Blade Runner are mixed in with the reviews of previous releases. The Final Cut is breathtaking in both audio and video quality. All of the well known 20th century video "glitches" have been cleaned up with 21st centuty technology. But, if you still like the previous Director's Cut, or the original theatrical version, you have all that too. And the price can't be beat.Sure, the story line of the movie could have been a little cleaner and tighter - even some of the people closely involved in the making of the movie admit that, but, while the movie is running, it's hard to take your eyes away from the screen. Just think, not even the people who saw the original theatrical screening of this movie were treated to such clarity - such visual and audio depth.My recommendation - make some popcorn, fire up the big scren, dim the lights, and curl up with someone you love. Movie watching doesn't get much better than this.	997	[ "It's sort of a shame that the reviews for the five disk BluRay release of Blade Runner are mixed in with the reviews of previous releases.", "The Final Cut is breathtaking in both audio and video quality.", "All of the well known 20th century video \"glitches\" have been cleaned up with 21st centuty technology.", "But, if you still like the previous Director's Cut, or the original theatrical version, you have all that too.", "And the price can't be beat.Sure, the story line of the movie could have been a little cleaner and tighter - even some of the people closely involved in the making of the movie admit that, but, while the movie is running, it's hard to take your eyes away from the screen.", "Just think, not even the people who saw the original theatrical screening of this movie were treated to such clarity - such visual and audio depth.My recommendation - make some popcorn, fire up the big scren, dim the lights, and curl up with someone you love.", "Movie watching doesn't get much better than this." ]
5	A WONDERFUL BOOK	I was fourteen years old when I first read this book and I loved it.A few weeks ago when I was feeling down and depressed I read it again and for some odd reason I hated it. I suppose it was the way I was feeling but right afterwards i wrote a very negative review for this book which I would now like to take back. A few days ago i decided to read the book once again because I was wondering why I had been so bored and depressed by that second reading. I read it again and was soon discovering my original enjoyment of the story. I suppose it was just typical teenage moodiness. It is a great story, and I especially like the descriptive bits, like where it describes Daisy and the tennis player(I cant remember her name at this second) as floating in white dresses on the coach. Gatsbys parties and the drunken party at Toms mistress's house are wonderful. The characters are very true to life and I loved the mysteriousness of Gatsby. This is a very sad but good book and I fully recommend it.	997	[ "I was fourteen years old when I first read this book and I loved it.A few weeks ago when I was feeling down and depressed I read it again and for some odd reason I hated it.", "I suppose it was the way I was feeling but right afterwards i wrote a very negative review for this book which I would now like to take back.", "A few days ago i decided to read the book once again because I was wondering why I had been so bored and depressed by that second reading.", "I read it again and was soon discovering my original enjoyment of the story.", "I suppose it was just typical teenage moodiness.", "It is a great story, and I especially like the descriptive bits, like where it describes Daisy and the tennis player(I cant remember her name at this second) as floating in white dresses on the coach.", "Gatsbys parties and the drunken party at Toms mistress's house are wonderful.", "The characters are very true to life and I loved the mysteriousness of Gatsby.", "This is a very sad but good book and I fully recommend it." ]
5	A Classic	I remember watching this when I was younger and enjoyed it. Now that I am an adult, I still enjoy this movie as I am a huge fan of dinosaurs -- mostly T-Rex, though. That said, during the last half of the year last year, I found out my 3 y.o. nephew was, too, a HUGE fan of T-Rex and dinosaurs. I asked my sister if she ever rented this movie for him to watch, but her being as forgetful as she is, never did. I took a chance and bought this movie for him (as well as my nieces who are too young to hold any attention to this) for Xmas. Turns out, he had watched this movie on Xmas day 5 times, and 4 to 5 times every day since then. To say he enjoys this film immensely is an understatement! I think this film also shows a positive message about friends arguing, but how to work through those arguments, teamwork, as well as a little glimpse on what may have happened to the dinosaurs. If a child in your life is a ridiculous fan of dinosaurs, you simply cannot go wrong with purchasing this DVD.	997	[ "I remember watching this when I was younger and enjoyed it.", "Now that I am an adult, I still enjoy this movie as I am a huge fan of dinosaurs -- mostly T-Rex, though.", "That said, during the last half of the year last year, I found out my 3 y.o. nephew was, too, a HUGE fan of T-Rex and dinosaurs.", "I asked my sister if she ever rented this movie for him to watch, but her being as forgetful as she is, never did.", "I took a chance and bought this movie for him (as well as my nieces who are too young to hold any attention to this) for Xmas.", "Turns out, he had watched this movie on Xmas day 5 times, and 4 to 5 times every day since then.", "To say he enjoys this film immensely is an understatement!", "I think this film also shows a positive message about friends arguing, but how to work through those arguments, teamwork, as well as a little glimpse on what may have happened to the dinosaurs.", "If a child in your life is a ridiculous fan of dinosaurs, you simply cannot go wrong with purchasing this DVD." ]
5	Star Trek	As a Star Trek fan I was anxious to see how the producers would be able to create a beginning story for all of the characters we knew from the Star Trek TV and Movie series.This film is a fast, action packed adventure, depicting our heroes as young students entering Star Fleet Academy. We see the rebellious James T. Kirk, Mr. Spock, Leonard McCoy, Uhura, Scotty and the other future crew members of the Enterprise as they grow into their future roles as Star Fleet Officers.The story itself contains the typical villain who has been caught in a time warp and blames Spock for the loss of his family. In this movie he takes his vengeance on Spock's home planet of Vulcan by destroying it with a devastating weapon.The young trainees, under the command of Captain Pike, are sent to investigate violations of the neutral zone and are soon engaged with this mysterious villain.Fast paced action and drama are the hallmark of this great movie. If you are a Trekkie you'll love the New Star Trek film.	997	[ "As a Star Trek fan I was anxious to see how the producers would be able to create a beginning story for all of the characters we knew from the Star Trek TV and Movie series.This film is a fast, action packed adventure, depicting our heroes as young students entering Star Fleet Academy.", "We see the rebellious James T.", "Kirk, Mr.", "Spock, Leonard McCoy, Uhura, Scotty and the other future crew members of the Enterprise as they grow into their future roles as Star Fleet Officers.The story itself contains the typical villain who has been caught in a time warp and blames Spock for the loss of his family.", "In this movie he takes his vengeance on Spock's home planet of Vulcan by destroying it with a devastating weapon.The young trainees, under the command of Captain Pike, are sent to investigate violations of the neutral zone and are soon engaged with this mysterious villain.Fast paced action and drama are the hallmark of this great movie.", "If you are a Trekkie you'll love the New Star Trek film." ]
5	Fablous	This movie was fantastic the best movie ever I think it deserves 10 thumbs up don't listen to all the other reviews because they are lying about White Chicks and Little Man. Calvin Simms just gets out of prison and then he and his partner tries to steel the Queen Diamond they succeed but then all of the sudden when he think that the police might catch him he puts in this woman handbag and then they follow them home and he has to pretend to be a baby to try and get the diamond back. After a while they finally become friends in the end and he nor his partner goes to jail. He turns it over to the cops finally. A really good movie don't even think about renting it because you will like it so much that you will wish that you had already bought it. So Save yourself an extra 5 dollars and just go buy it. www. walmart.com has got Little Man for [...] so here is your chance to buy a great movie don't pass it up or you will deeply regret it.Until Next TimeAudios Mis Amigos(Goodbye My Friends)	997	[ "This movie was fantastic the best movie ever I think it deserves 10 thumbs up don't listen to all the other reviews because they are lying about White Chicks and Little Man.", "Calvin Simms just gets out of prison and then he and his partner tries to steel the Queen Diamond they succeed but then all of the sudden when he think that the police might catch him he puts in this woman handbag and then they follow them home and he has to pretend to be a baby to try and get the diamond back.", "After a while they finally become friends in the end and he nor his partner goes to jail.", "He turns it over to the cops finally.", "A really good movie don't even think about renting it because you will like it so much that you will wish that you had already bought it.", "So Save yourself an extra 5 dollars and just go buy it.", "www.", "walmart.com has got Little Man for [...] so here is your chance to buy a great movie don't pass it up or you will deeply regret it.Until Next TimeAudios Mis Amigos(Goodbye My Friends)" ]
5	Disney Goofed!	I can't tell the number of hours my daughter and I sat in our big chair with a big bowl of pop-corn watching and rewatching this movie. She always loved it at five and, now at twelve, she still does.Some people pick this movie apart as if it is supposed to be somehow "accurate" to the mythology. Sheesh! It's a disney film. Just enjoy the beautiful colors, more than tolerable story line, exceptional music and campy laughs. I did rewatching it for the first time on dvd.One final point: Disney goofed in that they being one of the most left-wing liberal organizations out there mistakenly presented the Gospel to the world in cartoon allegory.Think about it: The only Son of the Most High becomes human, and dwells among men, "discovers" himself, all the while perfoming a myriad miraculous feats. How does he become a "True Hero"? By sacrificing himself for the one that he loves...His bride.Alright, it's a bit of a stretch and surely unintentional, but it still works. It's a beautiful thing!	997	[ "I can't tell the number of hours my daughter and I sat in our big chair with a big bowl of pop-corn watching and rewatching this movie.", "She always loved it at five and, now at twelve, she still does.Some people pick this movie apart as if it is supposed to be somehow \"accurate\" to the mythology.", "Sheesh!", "It's a disney film.", "Just enjoy the beautiful colors, more than tolerable story line, exceptional music and campy laughs.", "I did rewatching it for the first time on dvd.One final point: Disney goofed in that they being one of the most left-wing liberal organizations out there mistakenly presented the Gospel to the world in cartoon allegory.Think about it: The only Son of the Most High becomes human, and dwells among men, \"discovers\" himself, all the while perfoming a myriad miraculous feats.", "How does he become a \"True Hero\"?", "By sacrificing himself for the one that he loves...His bride.Alright, it's a bit of a stretch and surely unintentional, but it still works.", "It's a beautiful thing!" ]
5	Amazing	My first experience with Andrew Bird was Spring 2000 in London. I was stoked to go see Buddy Guy perform and knew nothing of the opening band. That band was Andrew Bird's Bowl of Fire and I was totally transfixed the instant they started to play. I was amazed that three guys (one of the band was out sick) could play so many instruments and do so much musically. As soon as I got back to the States I purchased their first album.When Andrew Bird went solo I was worried that the music would suffer and I was disappointed in Weather Systems the first time I heard it. It was actually a let-down after The Swimming Hour, which grabbed me the first time I heard it. This album is much more subdued than his prior works so it takes a clear mind to really hear it. After listening to Weather Systems more I am in love with it. It is not so somber as it first seems, and the simple beauty of Don't Be Scared lifts my spirit every time I hear it. This, along with all of his prior albums, is one to own.	997	[ "My first experience with Andrew Bird was Spring 2000 in London.", "I was stoked to go see Buddy Guy perform and knew nothing of the opening band.", "That band was Andrew Bird's Bowl of Fire and I was totally transfixed the instant they started to play.", "I was amazed that three guys (one of the band was out sick) could play so many instruments and do so much musically.", "As soon as I got back to the States I purchased their first album.When Andrew Bird went solo I was worried that the music would suffer and I was disappointed in Weather Systems the first time I heard it.", "It was actually a let-down after The Swimming Hour, which grabbed me the first time I heard it.", "This album is much more subdued than his prior works so it takes a clear mind to really hear it.", "After listening to Weather Systems more I am in love with it.", "It is not so somber as it first seems, and the simple beauty of Don't Be Scared lifts my spirit every time I hear it.", "This, along with all of his prior albums, is one to own." ]
5	Excellent	Temple of the Winds continues the stellar writing and story line that has been put out in the Sword of Truth Series. It was nice to finally see Richard and Khalan finallly get married. I also like how he puts out a rule in each of the books dealing with human nature. When you apply those rules to everyday societies you relize just how true they really are. Take a look at how popular tabloids are today, people will belive what they want to belive. I read the book in about a day and a half I couldnt put it down, and for the past year I have been waiting for the fifth book in the series. As always Richard kicks butt and Kahlan is as regal as and yet down to earth as she has been in the other books. I also liked the dialogs between Zed and Analina they are always amusing. All in all this was a stellar book, carrying on the richness and fullness that I have come to expect in The Sword of Truth Series. If TG keeps writing them I will keep buying them Bravo Zulu Terry keep up the fine work	997	[ "Temple of the Winds continues the stellar writing and story line that has been put out in the Sword of Truth Series.", "It was nice to finally see Richard and Khalan finallly get married.", "I also like how he puts out a rule in each of the books dealing with human nature.", "When you apply those rules to everyday societies you relize just how true they really are.", "Take a look at how popular tabloids are today, people will belive what they want to belive.", "I read the book in about a day and a half I couldnt put it down, and for the past year I have been waiting for the fifth book in the series.", "As always Richard kicks butt and Kahlan is as regal as and yet down to earth as she has been in the other books.", "I also liked the dialogs between Zed and Analina they are always amusing.", "All in all this was a stellar book, carrying on the richness and fullness that I have come to expect in The Sword of Truth Series.", "If TG keeps writing them I will keep buying them Bravo Zulu Terry keep up the fine work" ]
5	One of the best.	I would agree with other reviewers, a listener has to take the time frame that Pink Floyd's music was written into account. A person cant look at this album in the context of the 70's Pink Floyd and compare it as bad or worse. Pink Floyd's music has grown and matured at any person does in their own life (at least some people). Yes, this album is sans Roger Waters. It was time to move beyond the war and angst and childhood scars. The Wall was enough, The Final Cut was too much, get on with life. Thats what this album was. David Gilmore is a deeper more pensive lyricist. Both the music and lyrics of this album attest. Its like good poetry, you have to keep looking for the hidden deeper meaning. If you dont get a poem the first time you read it, it doesnt mean the poem is crap. With this album Pink Floyd keeps that dark melancholic and enigmatic thread that can be found in most of their albums. If you are looking for the sound of Dark Side or The Wall, that was then. This album is now.	997	[ "I would agree with other reviewers, a listener has to take the time frame that Pink Floyd's music was written into account.", "A person cant look at this album in the context of the 70's Pink Floyd and compare it as bad or worse.", "Pink Floyd's music has grown and matured at any person does in their own life (at least some people).", "Yes, this album is sans Roger Waters.", "It was time to move beyond the war and angst and childhood scars.", "The Wall was enough, The Final Cut was too much, get on with life.", "Thats what this album was.", "David Gilmore is a deeper more pensive lyricist.", "Both the music and lyrics of this album attest.", "Its like good poetry, you have to keep looking for the hidden deeper meaning.", "If you dont get a poem the first time you read it, it doesnt mean the poem is crap.", "With this album Pink Floyd keeps that dark melancholic and enigmatic thread that can be found in most of their albums.", "If you are looking for the sound of Dark Side or The Wall, that was then.", "This album is now." ]
5	A Pop Master	Butch Walker has a gift for pop music. He writes it. He performs it. He edits and produces it, and because he is so rarely multi-talented he has had successes in each arena. You may not know his name, but you know music he's touched. From his high school band Marvelous 3 ("Freak of the Week") to writing/producing for such bands as SR-71, Lit, Avril Lavigne, American Hi-Fi, and Injected, you probably know a lot of songs that owe much (if not all) their success to Butch's insights and assistance. His solo debut "Left of Self-Centered" was catchy but spotty, with no awful songs but few real gems (try "Far Away from Close" or "Take Tomorrow"). However, Butch comes into his own as a solo artist with "Letters," with flowing melodies and gripping pop hooks. While some fans will disparage it for the relatively fewer punk/glam rock songs, listen to it as a roving tour of pop/rock over the last ten years. Personally, I prefer to think of it as a testament to what the genre's been at its best.	997	[ "Butch Walker has a gift for pop music.", "He writes it.", "He performs it.", "He edits and produces it, and because he is so rarely multi-talented he has had successes in each arena.", "You may not know his name, but you know music he's touched.", "From his high school band Marvelous 3 (\"Freak of the Week\") to writing/producing for such bands as SR-71, Lit, Avril Lavigne, American Hi-Fi, and Injected, you probably know a lot of songs that owe much (if not all) their success to Butch's insights and assistance.", "His solo debut \"Left of Self-Centered\" was catchy but spotty, with no awful songs but few real gems (try \"Far Away from Close\" or \"Take Tomorrow\").", "However, Butch comes into his own as a solo artist with \"Letters,\" with flowing melodies and gripping pop hooks.", "While some fans will disparage it for the relatively fewer punk/glam rock songs, listen to it as a roving tour of pop/rock over the last ten years.", "Personally, I prefer to think of it as a testament to what the genre's been at its best." ]
5	THREE SAW USER	I found this saw to be exactly as described and after having two previous ten-inch Craftsman radial arm saws this appears like a tank next to them. There was only the slightest adjustment of the saw and it cuts true persistently with the accuracy I expected. The Old Saw Company makes another nice version but it will cost you a $1000 more and is larger. This saw was set on one side of a garage wall near the entrance and it abuts Formica cabinets that provide a large extension for ripping wood. It takes up far less room than a table saw and bolted to the floor along with its weight it is rock solid.They sent me a blade that was almost useless. It was an eighty-tooth carbide expensive blade with zero kerf. After almost a day of adjustment I realized that the blade was designed for laminates and I replaced it with a cheap, ten-inch carbide blade and everything came to life. I purchased the Forrest Woodworker One blade with a six inch stiffener and this baby performed just as I expected.	997	[ "I found this saw to be exactly as described and after having two previous ten-inch Craftsman radial arm saws this appears like a tank next to them.", "There was only the slightest adjustment of the saw and it cuts true persistently with the accuracy I expected.", "The Old Saw Company makes another nice version but it will cost you a $1000 more and is larger.", "This saw was set on one side of a garage wall near the entrance and it abuts Formica cabinets that provide a large extension for ripping wood.", "It takes up far less room than a table saw and bolted to the floor along with its weight it is rock solid.They sent me a blade that was almost useless.", "It was an eighty-tooth carbide expensive blade with zero kerf.", "After almost a day of adjustment I realized that the blade was designed for laminates and I replaced it with a cheap, ten-inch carbide blade and everything came to life.", "I purchased the Forrest Woodworker One blade with a six inch stiffener and this baby performed just as I expected." ]
5	a quick word	being that there are no other books of this type out there to choose from, this book is essential for the discography information. gripes: 1st: there's too much recent muck listed in with the good stuff . 2nd: as usual, some of the prices these guys come up with are extremely debatable - but then, these guides are SUPPOSED to be a rough "guideline" to appraise lp's . 3rd: didn't find much on the rare soul and funk 45's & lp's i bought this book for. 4th: got a question: why are EXTENSIVE elvis presley and beatles discographies in every one of these price [...]guide books? geez! get over it already! both of those artists ALREADY HAVE THEIR OWN PRICE GUIDES and tons of books out there already covering every thought in their drug addled brains. i would have rather seen reproductions of some rare or unusual picture sleeves or lp covers. thank you. p.s. wouldn't all the price guide books be excellent if they were just music discography books instead of [...]price guides? yes, they would.	997	[ "being that there are no other books of this type out there to choose from, this book is essential for the discography information.", "gripes: 1st: there's too much recent muck listed in with the good stuff.", "2nd: as usual, some of the prices these guys come up with are extremely debatable - but then, these guides are SUPPOSED to be a rough \"guideline\" to appraise lp's.", "3rd: didn't find much on the rare soul and funk 45's & lp's i bought this book for.", "4th: got a question: why are EXTENSIVE elvis presley and beatles discographies in every one of these price [...]guide books?", "geez!", "get over it already!", "both of those artists ALREADY HAVE THEIR OWN PRICE GUIDES and tons of books out there already covering every thought in their drug addled brains.", "i would have rather seen reproductions of some rare or unusual picture sleeves or lp covers.", "thank you.", "p.s. wouldn't all the price guide books be excellent if they were just music discography books instead of [...]price guides?", "yes, they would." ]
5	Sound advice	Money is one of the main sources of conflict among couples. The author of this book provides solid advice for couples about their money. He lists some myths about couples and money:* Myth No. 1: If we love each other, we won't fight about money.* Myth No. 2: It takes money to make money.* Myth No. 3: We don't make enough yet to be investors.* Myth No. 4: Taxes and inflation are under control.* Myth No. 5: If we don't talk about money, everything will work out okay.The author argues that almost everyone in America makes enough money to be wealthy. He says, "The problem isn't our income; it's what we spend." This statement is so true. It seems to me that too many people are concerned with having a bigger house, nicer car, or bigger TV. The more money people make, the more they spend. This is not a recipe for wealth.- Mariusz Skonieczny, author of Why Are We So Clueless about the Stock Market? Learn how to invest your money, how to pick stocks, and how to make money in the stock market	997	[ "Money is one of the main sources of conflict among couples.", "The author of this book provides solid advice for couples about their money.", "He lists some myths about couples and money:* Myth No.", "1: If we love each other, we won't fight about money.* Myth No.", "2: It takes money to make money.* Myth No.", "3: We don't make enough yet to be investors.* Myth No.", "4: Taxes and inflation are under control.* Myth No.", "5: If we don't talk about money, everything will work out okay.The author argues that almost everyone in America makes enough money to be wealthy.", "He says, \"The problem isn't our income; it's what we spend.\" This statement is so true.", "It seems to me that too many people are concerned with having a bigger house, nicer car, or bigger TV.", "The more money people make, the more they spend.", "This is not a recipe for wealth.- Mariusz Skonieczny, author of Why Are We So Clueless about the Stock Market?", "Learn how to invest your money, how to pick stocks, and how to make money in the stock market" ]
5	Nugcore	This new album by Cephalic Carnage is possibly the heaviest thing relapse has released since Mastodon's "Remission". Every song exept for the acoustic track is mindnumblingly heavy. Lucid Interval is probably the best grind song ever. Disc highlights:Arthro-Emesis- Great song about the ... rulers of Rome. Super heavy and very long for a grind song, around 6 mins.Pseudo- The first time I heard this I was overwhelmed. I didn't think anything could be heavier than Arthro-Emesis, but I was wrong. Ultra heavy break down. Very, very good song. Great musicianship.Lucid Interval- Wow. All I gotta say is wow. Skip to this song first when you buy the CD.I dont think anyone has played or will play music as heavy and technical as Cephalic Carnage. This is a landmark album and will be remembered by grind-freaks everywhere. And who says pot-smokers can't do anything?Some advice before putting in this album: consume copious amounts of cannibis before spinning it, it makes it all the better. Peace.	997	[ "This new album by Cephalic Carnage is possibly the heaviest thing relapse has released since Mastodon's \"Remission\".", "Every song exept for the acoustic track is mindnumblingly heavy.", "Lucid Interval is probably the best grind song ever.", "Disc highlights:Arthro-Emesis- Great song about the ... rulers of Rome.", "Super heavy and very long for a grind song, around 6 mins.Pseudo- The first time I heard this I was overwhelmed.", "I didn't think anything could be heavier than Arthro-Emesis, but I was wrong.", "Ultra heavy break down.", "Very, very good song.", "Great musicianship.Lucid Interval- Wow.", "All I gotta say is wow.", "Skip to this song first when you buy the CD.I dont think anyone has played or will play music as heavy and technical as Cephalic Carnage.", "This is a landmark album and will be remembered by grind-freaks everywhere.", "And who says pot-smokers can't do anything?", "Some advice before putting in this album: consume copious amounts of cannibis before spinning it, it makes it all the better.", "Peace." ]
5	Just the best	Oh my goodness. It must be a crime to love an inanimate object so much. I have been suffering with a poor decision made years ago to purchase an under the cabinet Black & Decker can opener that loved to disperse the contents of the can on the counter. It finally started cutting so poorly that my depression era mentality allowed me to replace it. The West Bend arrived yesterday, right before I was ready to open three cans. It got the acid test with a 28-ounce can of enchilada sauce (okay, some of us have to have help). It didn't spill a drop. It's tall (allow 10 and a half inches) but doesn't take up that much length and width space (5 x 5 inches) on the counter. They also had me with the 70 watt motor and detachable head going in the dishwasher. Nosing around, Amazon had this in their Warehouse Deals section, where the box was supposed to be damaged (but it wasn't), and so the price was only $17.99 (new item with warranty) including super saver shipping (at $25 for total purchases).	997	[ "Oh my goodness.", "It must be a crime to love an inanimate object so much.", "I have been suffering with a poor decision made years ago to purchase an under the cabinet Black & Decker can opener that loved to disperse the contents of the can on the counter.", "It finally started cutting so poorly that my depression era mentality allowed me to replace it.", "The West Bend arrived yesterday, right before I was ready to open three cans.", "It got the acid test with a 28-ounce can of enchilada sauce (okay, some of us have to have help).", "It didn't spill a drop.", "It's tall (allow 10 and a half inches) but doesn't take up that much length and width space (5 x 5 inches) on the counter.", "They also had me with the 70 watt motor and detachable head going in the dishwasher.", "Nosing around, Amazon had this in their Warehouse Deals section, where the box was supposed to be damaged (but it wasn't), and so the price was only $17.99 (new item with warranty) including super saver shipping (at $25 for total purchases)." ]
5	just right	I bought and started using my Diva Cup in December of 2007. I love this little thing! No hassle and worry over having to run to CVS at 11pm because I'm out of tampons. No dried out vag at the end of the period. No cares about having to hide the wad of feminine hygene products in my pocket on the way to the company bathroom. And best of all in my opinion NO WASTE (packaging excluded)!!! Admittedly there is a bit of learning involved and there is minor leakage to consider. And I'm talking 'minor', never any more leakage than your run of the mill tampon. Don't spend your money on any more 'products' meant to bleach the snot out of your puss and pad the wallets of corporations who make a mint on women's insecurities. It's your body, and women have had periods since the beginning of time, no need to treat it like an inconvenience or something that needs to be sterilized and sealed away from yourself. This product is more than an alternative, it's a statement. Get it, you won't look back.	997	[ "I bought and started using my Diva Cup in December of 2007.", "I love this little thing!", "No hassle and worry over having to run to CVS at 11pm because I'm out of tampons.", "No dried out vag at the end of the period.", "No cares about having to hide the wad of feminine hygene products in my pocket on the way to the company bathroom.", "And best of all in my opinion NO WASTE (packaging excluded)!!!", "Admittedly there is a bit of learning involved and there is minor leakage to consider.", "And I'm talking 'minor', never any more leakage than your run of the mill tampon.", "Don't spend your money on any more 'products' meant to bleach the snot out of your puss and pad the wallets of corporations who make a mint on women's insecurities.", "It's your body, and women have had periods since the beginning of time, no need to treat it like an inconvenience or something that needs to be sterilized and sealed away from yourself.", "This product is more than an alternative, it's a statement.", "Get it, you won't look back." ]