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5	Seriously Wow	I had originally asked for a pair of Audio Technica Headphones for Christmas because the price was so much less. I ended up getting $100 Amazon Gift Certificate through work. So my wife upgraded me to these (she wanted to get me Grados). I am so glad she got me these because as much as I remembered liking the Grado 22o's and the Audio Technica 700's, these are a step up. Very big, but amazingly comfortable.They immerse you with sound. I have Audio Research Electronics (Hybrid and Tubed) along with martin Logan speakers so I had just so-so expectations for these. Frankly, I am grinning. I will be getting X-Cans or Headrooms for the home stereo so I can interface these.I enjoy these immensely even with a TEAC Vintage unit I have in the office and, can you believe a laptop even? Way more versatile than I imagined, low enough to hear the bass, but not the fake boom you get with the stuff designed for ipods.If you love music but need to keep it down because of wife and kids.... get em.	995	[ "I had originally asked for a pair of Audio Technica Headphones for Christmas because the price was so much less.", "I ended up getting $100 Amazon Gift Certificate through work.", "So my wife upgraded me to these (she wanted to get me Grados).", "I am so glad she got me these because as much as I remembered liking the Grado 22o's and the Audio Technica 700's, these are a step up.", "Very big, but amazingly comfortable.They immerse you with sound.", "I have Audio Research Electronics (Hybrid and Tubed) along with martin Logan speakers so I had just so-so expectations for these.", "Frankly, I am grinning.", "I will be getting X-Cans or Headrooms for the home stereo so I can interface these.I enjoy these immensely even with a TEAC Vintage unit I have in the office and, can you believe a laptop even?", "Way more versatile than I imagined, low enough to hear the bass, but not the fake boom you get with the stuff designed for ipods.If you love music but need to keep it down because of wife and kids.... get em." ]
5	Well...	You've got it all on this record; the fantastic Complete Discograph by Minor Threat (well, your missing the demo tapes, but you don't really need them)The CD opens with the blazing 'Filler' followed closely by the aggressive 'I Don't Wanna Hear It.' Most of the songs up to 'Steppin' Stone' are in this same style of angry, fast punk. The highlights of this section of the album are:'Straight Edge''Minor Threat''Out of Step (With the World)'However all the tracks from this section are unbelievably good.After this the album "slows" down somewhat; still fast, but a bit slower and less agressive. To the end of the album the highlights are:'No Reason''Cashing In''Betray''Salad Days'Really this album is among the greatest hardcore albums ever recorded. I don't know why your interested in hardcore and don't own this album; you must be insane or something.This album along with 'Bad Brains - Bad Brains' and 'Black Flag - Damaged' are the definitive hardcord records. So hurry up and buy them!	995	[ "You've got it all on this record; the fantastic Complete Discograph by Minor Threat (well, your missing the demo tapes, but you don't really need them)The CD opens with the blazing 'Filler' followed closely by the aggressive 'I Don't Wanna Hear It.' Most of the songs up to 'Steppin' Stone' are in this same style of angry, fast punk.", "The highlights of this section of the album are:'Straight Edge''Minor Threat''Out of Step (With the World)'However all the tracks from this section are unbelievably good.After this the album \"slows\" down somewhat; still fast, but a bit slower and less agressive.", "To the end of the album the highlights are:'No Reason''Cashing In''Betray''Salad Days'Really this album is among the greatest hardcore albums ever recorded.", "I don't know why your interested in hardcore and don't own this album; you must be insane or something.This album along with 'Bad Brains - Bad Brains' and 'Black Flag - Damaged' are the definitive hardcord records.", "So hurry up and buy them!" ]
5	best traffic album	i think this is their greatest album;vagabond virgin kinda bores me but the rest is phenomenal. pearly queen is among their greatest tracks, 40,000 headmen is great lyrically, as is feelin' all right, means to an end, and don't be sad, a quite underrated masterpiece from this record. traffic were really among the first 'do it all ' combos, this record features wonderful songwriting and tight, amazing playing. there is hard rock, jazz, folk,blues west indian music, psychedelia,and soul to be found here,among other genres i always felt the pre- barleycorn material tended to be much better.it;s too bad the 2 cd anthology smiling phases appears to be out of print, it was a fine introduction to this incredible band. any kids out there who think of steve winwood only as the composerof overplayed aor boredom should buy this record. its funny how such great talents of the day got so bland so quick after starting out with such a bang( see contemporaries chicago, jethro tull, santana, etc.)	995	[ "i think this is their greatest album;vagabond virgin kinda bores me but the rest is phenomenal.", "pearly queen is among their greatest tracks, 40,000 headmen is great lyrically, as is feelin' all right, means to an end, and don't be sad, a quite underrated masterpiece from this record.", "traffic were really among the first 'do it all ' combos, this record features wonderful songwriting and tight, amazing playing.", "there is hard rock, jazz, folk,blues west indian music, psychedelia,and soul to be found here,among other genres i always felt the pre- barleycorn material tended to be much better.it;s too bad the 2 cd anthology smiling phases appears to be out of print, it was a fine introduction to this incredible band.", "any kids out there who think of steve winwood only as the composerof overplayed aor boredom should buy this record.", "its funny how such great talents of the day got so bland so quick after starting out with such a bang( see contemporaries chicago, jethro tull, santana, etc.)" ]
5	A hillarious movie	This is a classic Peter sellers film. Personally, I think it's the best of all his movies. Every time you watch it you see or hear something new.When he cries out in anguish "Arrgh...If only I could steal enough to become an honest man!"When he promises his crying mother that he will take care of her and buy her a new house with shiny pots and pans, and she replies, sobbing..."I don't want pots and pans...I want Grandchildren"The aging Victor Mature exclaiming indignantly, "I still have the pupils of a young boy"Some of the lines and background scenes you catch the first time...Some you won't catch until the 4th time you watch it.The music to this film is by Burt Bacharach and is filled with tunes that stay with you long after the movie is done. The landing of the gold and the Italian Police are just 2 of the tunes that set the stage for the action.Buy it, make some popcorn, and sit down to a funny movie you can watch over and over again. And watch for a cameo by Vittorio Di Sica.	995	[ "This is a classic Peter sellers film.", "Personally, I think it's the best of all his movies.", "Every time you watch it you see or hear something new.When he cries out in anguish \"Arrgh...If only I could steal enough to become an honest man!", "\"When he promises his crying mother that he will take care of her and buy her a new house with shiny pots and pans, and she replies, sobbing...\"I don't want pots and pans...I want Grandchildren\"The aging Victor Mature exclaiming indignantly, \"I still have the pupils of a young boy\"Some of the lines and background scenes you catch the first time...Some you won't catch until the 4th time you watch it.The music to this film is by Burt Bacharach and is filled with tunes that stay with you long after the movie is done.", "The landing of the gold and the Italian Police are just 2 of the tunes that set the stage for the action.Buy it, make some popcorn, and sit down to a funny movie you can watch over and over again.", "And watch for a cameo by Vittorio Di Sica." ]
5	Very Helpful	My five year old son has food allergies and is starting Kindergarten this year. He is the first child at his school to have food allergies and I have been searching at the library for a book to give to his teacher to read to his class to help them understand. I read it myself first and was a bit hesitant to read it to my son because it shows what happens when a child has an allergic reaction (he was one when he had his reactions and obviously doesn't remember). I was afraid he might be scared. When I read it to him, however, he loved it, as did his younger brother who is allergy-free. I think it made my allergic child feel better to see someone else with the same allergies as him. I also think it helped him realize just how important it is for him to not touch peanut butter even if he is being teased. And, yes, I know that at some point in life, he will be teased because of this. This is a great book and I am buying two copies today - one for his class and one for us here at home.	995	[ "My five year old son has food allergies and is starting Kindergarten this year.", "He is the first child at his school to have food allergies and I have been searching at the library for a book to give to his teacher to read to his class to help them understand.", "I read it myself first and was a bit hesitant to read it to my son because it shows what happens when a child has an allergic reaction (he was one when he had his reactions and obviously doesn't remember).", "I was afraid he might be scared.", "When I read it to him, however, he loved it, as did his younger brother who is allergy-free.", "I think it made my allergic child feel better to see someone else with the same allergies as him.", "I also think it helped him realize just how important it is for him to not touch peanut butter even if he is being teased.", "And, yes, I know that at some point in life, he will be teased because of this.", "This is a great book and I am buying two copies today - one for his class and one for us here at home." ]
5	Nerve-wracking	Don't read this book when you go to bed if you want to get a peaceful night's sleep. Its tense, but never a dull moment. I love true stories and this is one of the best.Betty's Iranian husband was medically trained in the US and was an anesthesiologist. I have never heard of anyone going to an anesthesiologist for a mental problem, unless they beg to be euthanized and put out of their misery. The reviewer from London, UK also says maybe Betty's attempts to escape Iran was the cause of her husband's anger and abuse. Well, since her husband had promised they were only going for a 2-week visit to Iran to visit his family, and then held her against her will there, I think she had the right to be very angry herself. Too bad she couldn't give back some of the beatings he gave her. Also, Betty said they bathed every two months, not once a year.I marvel at Betty's determination and courage. She was lucky to have such honest, kind, Iranians, Kurds and Turks to help her get home to America.	995	[ "Don't read this book when you go to bed if you want to get a peaceful night's sleep.", "Its tense, but never a dull moment.", "I love true stories and this is one of the best.Betty's Iranian husband was medically trained in the US and was an anesthesiologist.", "I have never heard of anyone going to an anesthesiologist for a mental problem, unless they beg to be euthanized and put out of their misery.", "The reviewer from London, UK also says maybe Betty's attempts to escape Iran was the cause of her husband's anger and abuse.", "Well, since her husband had promised they were only going for a 2-week visit to Iran to visit his family, and then held her against her will there, I think she had the right to be very angry herself.", "Too bad she couldn't give back some of the beatings he gave her.", "Also, Betty said they bathed every two months, not once a year.I marvel at Betty's determination and courage.", "She was lucky to have such honest, kind, Iranians, Kurds and Turks to help her get home to America." ]
5	Healed my life	I had had sever back pain for 4 years. I hurt it on the job just lifting something and for 4 years it was horrible. I had 2 mri's physical therapists, acupuncture, spinal decompression which pulled my body apart, everything I could think of. It was horrible. I thought horrible thoughts about why i should live anymore with this horrible pain day to day. Then i finally read this book a friend gave to me on a subway platform. He was paralyzed in bed for weeks on end with back pain and he was 33 years old. I am 35. He read this boook and now is a regional cross-fit competitor.YOU have to do the work though. It all depends on you. If you believe in it it will work. It worked for me. I haven't had any pain in a year since I read it. I am running, lifting weights, pilates again, and my life is wonderful all because of this book. I didn't know if i wanted to go on living for a while because of this pain and this book actually i believe saved my life.its 6 bucks. what have you got to lose.	995	[ "I had had sever back pain for 4 years.", "I hurt it on the job just lifting something and for 4 years it was horrible.", "I had 2 mri's physical therapists, acupuncture, spinal decompression which pulled my body apart, everything I could think of.", "It was horrible.", "I thought horrible thoughts about why i should live anymore with this horrible pain day to day.", "Then i finally read this book a friend gave to me on a subway platform.", "He was paralyzed in bed for weeks on end with back pain and he was 33 years old.", "I am 35.", "He read this boook and now is a regional cross-fit competitor.YOU have to do the work though.", "It all depends on you.", "If you believe in it it will work.", "It worked for me.", "I haven't had any pain in a year since I read it.", "I am running, lifting weights, pilates again, and my life is wonderful all because of this book.", "I didn't know if i wanted to go on living for a while because of this pain and this book actually i believe saved my life.its 6 bucks.", "what have you got to lose." ]
5	Awesome Mystery	This book was a total pleasure to read. This is the first one of the "Mark Manning" series that I've read. The murder story-line was very interesting. The mystery took a 'spin' on some gay male fantasies while keeping you guessing to "who did it?". Michael Craft then takes the story a step further by devoloping the main characters through day to day experiences outside of the mystery surrounding their lives. There are some very fun sub-characters also. Mark Manning and his partner Neil may not be experiencing what you or I have experienced in our life, but their thoughts and reactions to their personal life are honest and heartfelt. When I was finished, I was excited to know what would happen next in a addition to the series. Luckily for me, Michael Craft's new addition is now out, "Boy Toy". And I'm finding out how the characters are developing further. I'm hooked. I am now a fan of the Gay Mystery Genre. More importantly a fan of Michael Craft and his characters in "Name Games".	995	[ "This book was a total pleasure to read.", "This is the first one of the \"Mark Manning\" series that I've read.", "The murder story-line was very interesting.", "The mystery took a 'spin' on some gay male fantasies while keeping you guessing to \"who did it?", "\".", "Michael Craft then takes the story a step further by devoloping the main characters through day to day experiences outside of the mystery surrounding their lives.", "There are some very fun sub-characters also.", "Mark Manning and his partner Neil may not be experiencing what you or I have experienced in our life, but their thoughts and reactions to their personal life are honest and heartfelt.", "When I was finished, I was excited to know what would happen next in a addition to the series.", "Luckily for me, Michael Craft's new addition is now out, \"Boy Toy\".", "And I'm finding out how the characters are developing further.", "I'm hooked.", "I am now a fan of the Gay Mystery Genre.", "More importantly a fan of Michael Craft and his characters in \"Name Games\"." ]
5	Simply Marvellous	Peter Valder has now established himself as one of the world's major horticultural writers with his "Gardens in China" the new companion volume to his wonderful, award winning, "Garden Plants of China". This book looks at over 200 gardens that the author has visited over a period of twenty years. It is a richly descriptive work both historically and geographically and is extremely readable, to the point that it is almost impossible to put down. The photography once again is simply stunning. Besides the famous classical gardens of Suzhou Valder gives a fascinating overview of temple courtyards , parks, cemeteries, botanical gardens and arboreta(many established since the cultural revolution) in every corner of this vast country. If you are contemplating a visit to China there could be no better preparation than reading Valder's "Gardens in China". If you are not going to China then travel there vicariously via this magnificent book. A must for every serious garden lovers bookshelf.	995	[ "Peter Valder has now established himself as one of the world's major horticultural writers with his \"Gardens in China\" the new companion volume to his wonderful, award winning, \"Garden Plants of China\".", "This book looks at over 200 gardens that the author has visited over a period of twenty years.", "It is a richly descriptive work both historically and geographically and is extremely readable, to the point that it is almost impossible to put down.", "The photography once again is simply stunning.", "Besides the famous classical gardens of Suzhou Valder gives a fascinating overview of temple courtyards , parks, cemeteries, botanical gardens and arboreta(many established since the cultural revolution) in every corner of this vast country.", "If you are contemplating a visit to China there could be no better preparation than reading Valder's \"Gardens in China\".", "If you are not going to China then travel there vicariously via this magnificent book.", "A must for every serious garden lovers bookshelf." ]
5	fast fingers frank	FRANK MARINO IS UNEQUALLED WHEN IT COMES TO GUITAR PLAYING.I HAVE SEEN THE MAN TWICE IN THE 80'S AND I AM GRATEFUL THAT I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THE GREATEST GUITARIST ALIVE TO DATE-YES THAT INCLUDEDS THE LATE GREAT JAMES MARSHALL HENDRIX. FRANK HAS TAKEN HIS PLAYING TO A LEVEL THAT FEW MUSICIANS WILL EVER OBTAIN-HIS NEWEST LP REAL LIVE ONLY BUILDS ON THIS MANS REPUTATION FOR BEING ONE OF THE GREATEST LIVE ACTS EVER. HE DOES NOT USE A LOT OF GIMMICKS BUT RELIES ON SHEER TALENT AND BOY HOWDY DOES HE HAVE PLENTY.HE LEAVES YOU ASTOUNDED THAT SUCH WONDEROUS SOUNDS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM A MERE SIX STRINGS -NOTES THAT FLY AS HIGH AS ANGELS AND IMPROVISIONS THAT ARE WORKS OF ART. I AM SURE BY NOW THAT YOU KNOW I AM A REAL FAN AND HAVE BEEN SINCE MAXOOM. IF YOU THINK THIS LIVE ALBUM IS GOOD THEN CHECK OUT REAL LIVE AT WWW.MAHOGANY RUSH.COM AND SEE HOW FAR THIS MAN HAS COME SINCE THEN -TRULY AWE INSPIRING STUFF. LISTEN FOR THE FIRE CRACKERS IN THE ANSWER AND THEN WATCH THIS MAN EXPLODE.	995	[ "FRANK MARINO IS UNEQUALLED WHEN IT COMES TO GUITAR PLAYING.I HAVE SEEN THE MAN TWICE IN THE 80'S AND I AM GRATEFUL THAT I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THE GREATEST GUITARIST ALIVE TO DATE-YES THAT INCLUDEDS THE LATE GREAT JAMES MARSHALL HENDRIX.", "FRANK HAS TAKEN HIS PLAYING TO A LEVEL THAT FEW MUSICIANS WILL EVER OBTAIN-HIS NEWEST LP REAL LIVE ONLY BUILDS ON THIS MANS REPUTATION FOR BEING ONE OF THE GREATEST LIVE ACTS EVER.", "HE DOES NOT USE A LOT OF GIMMICKS BUT RELIES ON SHEER TALENT AND BOY HOWDY DOES HE HAVE PLENTY.HE LEAVES YOU ASTOUNDED THAT SUCH WONDEROUS SOUNDS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM A MERE SIX STRINGS -NOTES THAT FLY AS HIGH AS ANGELS AND IMPROVISIONS THAT ARE WORKS OF ART.", "I AM SURE BY NOW THAT YOU KNOW I AM A REAL FAN AND HAVE BEEN SINCE MAXOOM.", "IF YOU THINK THIS LIVE ALBUM IS GOOD THEN CHECK OUT REAL LIVE AT WWW.MAHOGANY RUSH.COM AND SEE HOW FAR THIS MAN HAS COME SINCE THEN -TRULY AWE INSPIRING STUFF.", "LISTEN FOR THE FIRE CRACKERS IN THE ANSWER AND THEN WATCH THIS MAN EXPLODE." ]
5	Very useful book	I prepared for the GRE General exam using only this book, and I am very satisfied with the results. The best part about this book is the extensive vocabulary review section: they have identified 300 words that they feel occur very often on GRE exams. I definitely think that reviewing the vocabulary section of the Barron's book helped me answer a few questions that I otherwise would not have known.I didn't open the CD-ROM though so I have no idea how helpful that is. If you are studying to take the GRE, I highly recommend going to the GRE's own website and downloading their PowerPrep software in addition to buying this book. That software includes two full GRE tests and a few hundred separate practice problems; unfortunately I did not download it until the day before the exam so I didn't get to use all of its practice tools. Additionally, for the essay portion of the test, they have a few sample prompts and sample responses, so you can see the level of writing they are looking for.	995	[ "I prepared for the GRE General exam using only this book, and I am very satisfied with the results.", "The best part about this book is the extensive vocabulary review section: they have identified 300 words that they feel occur very often on GRE exams.", "I definitely think that reviewing the vocabulary section of the Barron's book helped me answer a few questions that I otherwise would not have known.I didn't open the CD-ROM though so I have no idea how helpful that is.", "If you are studying to take the GRE, I highly recommend going to the GRE's own website and downloading their PowerPrep software in addition to buying this book.", "That software includes two full GRE tests and a few hundred separate practice problems; unfortunately I did not download it until the day before the exam so I didn't get to use all of its practice tools.", "Additionally, for the essay portion of the test, they have a few sample prompts and sample responses, so you can see the level of writing they are looking for." ]
5	MIDNIGHT RIDERS	PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERS FEATURING MARK LINDSAY-THE LEGEND OF PAUL REVERE: These prolific Pacific Northwest cats were AMERICA's best answer to the BRITISH INVASION...wild 'n witty entertainers with a keen eye on the pop charts and a sense of humor to boot. Their name notwithstanding, ponytailed lead belter MARK LINDSAY was the real star of the group, peppering his macho delivery with gritty soul conviction, also authoring and producing many of their later classics. The band's genre-jumpin' grabbag included good timey instrumentals LIKE LONG HAIR and BEATNICK STICKS, raw 'n greasy covers of RNB staples OOH POO PAH DOO and HIGH HEEL SNEAKERS, huge protest pop hits KICKS and INDIAN RESERVATION, psychedelic rave-ups LET ME and JUST SEVENTEEN, and even a decent twanger called COUNTRY WINE. This comprehensive double disc collects over fifty hits, misses, rarities, TV themes, and B-sides...a rollickin' ride that no rabid collector of 60s rock should live without.RATING: FIVE REVOLUTIONS	995	[ "PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERS FEATURING MARK LINDSAY-THE LEGEND OF PAUL REVERE: These prolific Pacific Northwest cats were AMERICA's best answer to the BRITISH INVASION...wild 'n witty entertainers with a keen eye on the pop charts and a sense of humor to boot.", "Their name notwithstanding, ponytailed lead belter MARK LINDSAY was the real star of the group, peppering his macho delivery with gritty soul conviction, also authoring and producing many of their later classics.", "The band's genre-jumpin' grabbag included good timey instrumentals LIKE LONG HAIR and BEATNICK STICKS, raw 'n greasy covers of RNB staples OOH POO PAH DOO and HIGH HEEL SNEAKERS, huge protest pop hits KICKS and INDIAN RESERVATION, psychedelic rave-ups LET ME and JUST SEVENTEEN, and even a decent twanger called COUNTRY WINE.", "This comprehensive double disc collects over fifty hits, misses, rarities, TV themes, and B-sides...a rollickin' ride that no rabid collector of 60s rock should live without.RATING: FIVE REVOLUTIONS" ]
5	An excellent start	I devoured this book in 4 days with very little difficulty. In this crazy market, I felt I needed some direction in securing my gains. I now approach stock trading with a whole different light and am applying what I learned form this excellent book. I found the Elliott Wave principal a bit hard to utilize right away, as was stated in the book and I am paraphrasing, "one can write a whole book on this subject alone". The best thing about this book is that in a matter of one week, I can converse intelligently with stock brokers, and I actually understand what is being said in the radio stock shows making the experience more enjoyable. The book is put together logically (much appreciated) and the integrated analysis techniques at the end of the book are GOLD! I must have counted about 100 practical market charts of indexes, currencies and others. All around, an excellent book for the SERIOUS BEGINNER, but not the end all, just the beginning. This book is AWESOME! Good job Mr. Copsey.	995	[ "I devoured this book in 4 days with very little difficulty.", "In this crazy market, I felt I needed some direction in securing my gains.", "I now approach stock trading with a whole different light and am applying what I learned form this excellent book.", "I found the Elliott Wave principal a bit hard to utilize right away, as was stated in the book and I am paraphrasing, \"one can write a whole book on this subject alone\".", "The best thing about this book is that in a matter of one week, I can converse intelligently with stock brokers, and I actually understand what is being said in the radio stock shows making the experience more enjoyable.", "The book is put together logically (much appreciated) and the integrated analysis techniques at the end of the book are GOLD!", "I must have counted about 100 practical market charts of indexes, currencies and others.", "All around, an excellent book for the SERIOUS BEGINNER, but not the end all, just the beginning.", "This book is AWESOME!", "Good job Mr.", "Copsey." ]
5	Brilliant	The understatement and distance that Seth places between the lives of the 'two live' (aunt and uncle) is the strength of this book. It technically is a story of 3 people as Vikram Seth as narrator begins the journey of putting together the biographies of 2 uncovenetional people who live through a bleak period is histroy and whose lives are touched by history. As ordinary folks the tales are not widely known and it is this usage of understatement that propmts the reader to stay with the story. Indian male, qaulified as a German dentist and then loses an arm fighting in Monte Cassino. Meets old German friend and works to keep up the old college days friendship from Germany - despite her own tragedy. So this book opens pages in history that one knows in broad terms and seeps and draws you in as a witness. he does rescue them from being a mere history lesson as he as Vikram is along side with us in the book. Different genre for Vikram Seth and a novel that has to be made into a movie.	995	[ "The understatement and distance that Seth places between the lives of the 'two live' (aunt and uncle) is the strength of this book.", "It technically is a story of 3 people as Vikram Seth as narrator begins the journey of putting together the biographies of 2 uncovenetional people who live through a bleak period is histroy and whose lives are touched by history.", "As ordinary folks the tales are not widely known and it is this usage of understatement that propmts the reader to stay with the story.", "Indian male, qaulified as a German dentist and then loses an arm fighting in Monte Cassino.", "Meets old German friend and works to keep up the old college days friendship from Germany - despite her own tragedy.", "So this book opens pages in history that one knows in broad terms and seeps and draws you in as a witness.", "he does rescue them from being a mere history lesson as he as Vikram is along side with us in the book.", "Different genre for Vikram Seth and a novel that has to be made into a movie." ]
5	So Far, So Good	I just recently purchased this book after teaching myself to knit less than a month before. I really wanted to be able to knit socks and was obviously wanting to jump right in. I decided to get this book after reading other reviews here and I have to say that this book was a good choice for me. The directions are very clear and I am already halfway through my first pair of socks. I decided to make both socks at the same time so I haven't actually gotten to my first heel turn, but so far the directions have been so clear that I'm not really afraid of when I get to that point. I really like that the author first takes you through the different parts of the sock and has even knitted a sock in different colors to demonstrate the different parts. I also like that this books goes from very easy to progressively more difficult socks. There are about 20 (sorry I don't have the book in front of me at the moment) socks shown in this book, so I'm sure that I will be using it for a long time.	995	[ "I just recently purchased this book after teaching myself to knit less than a month before.", "I really wanted to be able to knit socks and was obviously wanting to jump right in.", "I decided to get this book after reading other reviews here and I have to say that this book was a good choice for me.", "The directions are very clear and I am already halfway through my first pair of socks.", "I decided to make both socks at the same time so I haven't actually gotten to my first heel turn, but so far the directions have been so clear that I'm not really afraid of when I get to that point.", "I really like that the author first takes you through the different parts of the sock and has even knitted a sock in different colors to demonstrate the different parts.", "I also like that this books goes from very easy to progressively more difficult socks.", "There are about 20 (sorry I don't have the book in front of me at the moment) socks shown in this book, so I'm sure that I will be using it for a long time." ]
5	MIRACULOUS!!	If you're trying to decide whether to let baby cry it out, I would definitely encourage you to try reading Elizabeth Pantley's book first!! My 7 month old son had not exactly been a champion of the snooze. The longest stretch he had clocked was 6 1/2 hrs, but the norm was nightly stretches ranging from 45 min. (even shorter at the beginning of the night) to maybe 4 1/2 hrs, if we were LUCKY. We had tried a very sad 22 minutes of Ferberization two weeks ago, and our son was so stressed out in his crib for the next week- he didn't want to play in there in the morning like he usually would, and he seemed very upset. Not for us- though I don't pass judgement on people for whom it works. However, if you're not convinced about the cry it out strategy, I think you owe it to your baby to at least give the no cry methods a college try first. After getting this book and starting to apply the strategies on Wed, our son slept for NINE HOURS AND 40 MINUTES on Friday night!! Amazing. Good luck.	995	[ "If you're trying to decide whether to let baby cry it out, I would definitely encourage you to try reading Elizabeth Pantley's book first!!", "My 7 month old son had not exactly been a champion of the snooze.", "The longest stretch he had clocked was 6 1/2 hrs, but the norm was nightly stretches ranging from 45 min.", "(even shorter at the beginning of the night) to maybe 4 1/2 hrs, if we were LUCKY.", "We had tried a very sad 22 minutes of Ferberization two weeks ago, and our son was so stressed out in his crib for the next week- he didn't want to play in there in the morning like he usually would, and he seemed very upset.", "Not for us- though I don't pass judgement on people for whom it works.", "However, if you're not convinced about the cry it out strategy, I think you owe it to your baby to at least give the no cry methods a college try first.", "After getting this book and starting to apply the strategies on Wed, our son slept for NINE HOURS AND 40 MINUTES on Friday night!!", "Amazing.", "Good luck." ]
5	Miracle Worker	I'm off from work doing some home projects. At this moment I'm actually using this product on the partial paneling I have in my kitchen. This stuff works! I started out wiping it on then wiping the excess off as recommended. My paneling is so dry from the heat of the kitchen that it was better for me to wipe on and leave on, which I started to do. Amazing product. I chose not to use steel wool, but I do see why it would be recommended for harder type wood.Terry cloth rags were sufficient for paneling.It actually looks good just wiping it on only, but I want just a little bit more shine, so I purchased the Feed N Wax to apply after the 30 minute waiting period.The Feed N Wax was particular needed with this project, because again I'm dealing with paneling in the kitchen. Heat will tend to dry out any wood, so this was well needed protection. Absolutely, love this product. I would highly recommend to everyone. If you think your wood is beyond help try this product before you give up.	995	[ "I'm off from work doing some home projects.", "At this moment I'm actually using this product on the partial paneling I have in my kitchen.", "This stuff works!", "I started out wiping it on then wiping the excess off as recommended.", "My paneling is so dry from the heat of the kitchen that it was better for me to wipe on and leave on, which I started to do.", "Amazing product.", "I chose not to use steel wool, but I do see why it would be recommended for harder type wood.Terry cloth rags were sufficient for paneling.It actually looks good just wiping it on only, but I want just a little bit more shine, so I purchased the Feed N Wax to apply after the 30 minute waiting period.The Feed N Wax was particular needed with this project, because again I'm dealing with paneling in the kitchen.", "Heat will tend to dry out any wood, so this was well needed protection.", "Absolutely, love this product.", "I would highly recommend to everyone.", "If you think your wood is beyond help try this product before you give up." ]
5	Best of its kind	I originally thought the author might have been capitalizing on his fame from being the subject of another book: Tracy Kidder's House. I was surprised to find it more intelligent than the competition. And I was put off by the title, thinking the book was only about those things that make a house a work of old-fashioned craftmanship. But it's a complete tour of the housebuilding process, seemingly written from memory, so easily do the words flow.He shares his opinions, and they're always sensible. Mostly he eschews the cheap stuff, and telling you what that is is invaluable. He prefers plywood to OSB, wood to vinyl siding, and steers you away from roof trusses, vinyl windows, wooden countertops (not cheap, but not practical), and fiberglass tubs. He tells you where to install thicker plywood or wallboard, and tries to talk you into a real masonry chimney instead of a metal lined firebox. His style is succinct, never offensive, and witty. Best of the dozen or so I'm familiar with.	995	[ "I originally thought the author might have been capitalizing on his fame from being the subject of another book: Tracy Kidder's House.", "I was surprised to find it more intelligent than the competition.", "And I was put off by the title, thinking the book was only about those things that make a house a work of old-fashioned craftmanship.", "But it's a complete tour of the housebuilding process, seemingly written from memory, so easily do the words flow.He shares his opinions, and they're always sensible.", "Mostly he eschews the cheap stuff, and telling you what that is is invaluable.", "He prefers plywood to OSB, wood to vinyl siding, and steers you away from roof trusses, vinyl windows, wooden countertops (not cheap, but not practical), and fiberglass tubs.", "He tells you where to install thicker plywood or wallboard, and tries to talk you into a real masonry chimney instead of a metal lined firebox.", "His style is succinct, never offensive, and witty.", "Best of the dozen or so I'm familiar with." ]
5	Case Closed	How can anyone criticize this DVD? So what it's not as clean as 1999 House Of Blues. Who cares, the musicianship is 1,000,000 light years better!!!!!! I have 11/8/77 scotland on DVD. I also have Queens Park 1975. Both are awsome, but nothing compares to the 1979 WURMS. The guy that says this was an off night for them should really watch the 1999 show where they're as bland as ever. I mean this DVD is like watching Muhammad Ali in 1974. 1999 House of Blues is like watching Muhammad Ali try to fight today. No matter what anyone says the first 5 minutes of Philadelphia 1979 is better then all of Keys to Acension put together. How can anyone say that bland, lifeless performace is better than this. That's like saying you would rather have $100 in your bank account instead of $1,000,000. Maybe the quality of that DVD is better, but the playing, musicanship, instrumentation is crap compared to Philadelphia 1979. This was created from what was left of an 8mm movie. It's a miracle to have.	995	[ "How can anyone criticize this DVD?", "So what it's not as clean as 1999 House Of Blues.", "Who cares, the musicianship is 1,000,000 light years better!!!", "!!!", "I have 11/8/77 scotland on DVD.", "I also have Queens Park 1975.", "Both are awsome, but nothing compares to the 1979 WURMS.", "The guy that says this was an off night for them should really watch the 1999 show where they're as bland as ever.", "I mean this DVD is like watching Muhammad Ali in 1974.", "1999 House of Blues is like watching Muhammad Ali try to fight today.", "No matter what anyone says the first 5 minutes of Philadelphia 1979 is better then all of Keys to Acension put together.", "How can anyone say that bland, lifeless performace is better than this.", "That's like saying you would rather have $100 in your bank account instead of $1,000,000.", "Maybe the quality of that DVD is better, but the playing, musicanship, instrumentation is crap compared to Philadelphia 1979.", "This was created from what was left of an 8mm movie.", "It's a miracle to have." ]
5	Incredible!	In this high-tech media blitz world that we live in (lip synching, backup dancers, product endorsements, playlists, light shows, "gangsta" culture, celebrity arrests, marketing departments & promotional ads, etc), it's great to know that one guy with a ukulele and a lot of energy, enthusiasm and creativity can get a cd like this out there! I've always loved it when an artist can sit down with little to no accompaniment and figure out how to keep his audience engaged and entertained with his instrument- James does this track after track! Anyone who likes Dawg, Chris Thile, Mike Marshall, Mike Compton, John Reischman, etc. will truly appreciate this album- and wonder why this guy isn't more famous. I downloaded this last night and I will be livid if, in the future, iTunes makes it "inaccessible because of outdated software" on my ipod. ipod sucks for taking away music that I paid for just because they wanted to force me to buy another MP3 player. It may not be an ipod next time...	995	[ "In this high-tech media blitz world that we live in (lip synching, backup dancers, product endorsements, playlists, light shows, \"gangsta\" culture, celebrity arrests, marketing departments & promotional ads, etc), it's great to know that one guy with a ukulele and a lot of energy, enthusiasm and creativity can get a cd like this out there!", "I've always loved it when an artist can sit down with little to no accompaniment and figure out how to keep his audience engaged and entertained with his instrument- James does this track after track!", "Anyone who likes Dawg, Chris Thile, Mike Marshall, Mike Compton, John Reischman, etc.", "will truly appreciate this album- and wonder why this guy isn't more famous.", "I downloaded this last night and I will be livid if, in the future, iTunes makes it \"inaccessible because of outdated software\" on my ipod.", "ipod sucks for taking away music that I paid for just because they wanted to force me to buy another MP3 player.", "It may not be an ipod next time..." ]
5	The New Madrid Run	I recently read the NMR and it was great! The type of novels i read range from Steven King's "The Dark Tower" series, Chriton's "Jurassic Park" and "The Lost World", and fantasy novels by R.A. Salvator. All the books I mentioned held my attention and interest indefinately as I read them. When I picked up "The New Madrid Run", I didn't know what to expect. But by the 5th chapter I was hooked. It was late when I started reading the book, so after ch.5, I retired to dreamland. The next day I brought the book to work with me and finished the remainder of the book that day! The scenario Reisig paints is a scary one! When is the earth going to go through changes the likes of which he describes? Hopefully not while I'm alive! As far as the action in the book, Reisig has everything in there I find interesting. From the tidal wave in the begining, the long journey the ill fated adventures went on, to the dog fight towards the end of the book, I was into everything!Michael........WELL DONE!	995	[ "I recently read the NMR and it was great!", "The type of novels i read range from Steven King's \"The Dark Tower\" series, Chriton's \"Jurassic Park\" and \"The Lost World\", and fantasy novels by R.A. Salvator.", "All the books I mentioned held my attention and interest indefinately as I read them.", "When I picked up \"The New Madrid Run\", I didn't know what to expect.", "But by the 5th chapter I was hooked.", "It was late when I started reading the book, so after ch.5, I retired to dreamland.", "The next day I brought the book to work with me and finished the remainder of the book that day!", "The scenario Reisig paints is a scary one!", "When is the earth going to go through changes the likes of which he describes?", "Hopefully not while I'm alive!", "As far as the action in the book, Reisig has everything in there I find interesting.", "From the tidal wave in the begining, the long journey the ill fated adventures went on, to the dog fight towards the end of the book, I was into everything!", "Michael........WELL DONE!" ]
5	Taste great	I bought these as a way to supplement my meals, as well as get more fiber and protein. First of all, these bars are fairly nutritious. They are made of natural ingredients and whole grains, just like the cereal. Each bar contains 6g of fiber and 9g of protein. Considering most people in the United States don't get enough fiber, that is a very decent amount. Previously I was eating the Fiber One Bars Oats & Chocolate, 5-Count Boxes (Pack of 6). While you get 3g more fiber in those bars, you only get 2g of Protein. The Kashi bars are made of better (and more nutritious) ingredients, and they taste better as well. Each bar has only 180 calories, but they are very filling due to the fiber and protein.Although a bar made of brown rice and oats doesn't sound very tasty, these are some of the best bars I've tried. As the name implies, they're not chewy, but not too crunchy either. Below is the main nutritional info:Calories 180Total Fat 5gSat fat 2gSodium 250mgCarbs 30gFIBER 6gPROTEIN 9g	995	[ "I bought these as a way to supplement my meals, as well as get more fiber and protein.", "First of all, these bars are fairly nutritious.", "They are made of natural ingredients and whole grains, just like the cereal.", "Each bar contains 6g of fiber and 9g of protein.", "Considering most people in the United States don't get enough fiber, that is a very decent amount.", "Previously I was eating the Fiber One Bars Oats & Chocolate, 5-Count Boxes (Pack of 6).", "While you get 3g more fiber in those bars, you only get 2g of Protein.", "The Kashi bars are made of better (and more nutritious) ingredients, and they taste better as well.", "Each bar has only 180 calories, but they are very filling due to the fiber and protein.Although a bar made of brown rice and oats doesn't sound very tasty, these are some of the best bars I've tried.", "As the name implies, they're not chewy, but not too crunchy either.", "Below is the main nutritional info:Calories 180Total Fat 5gSat fat 2gSodium 250mgCarbs 30gFIBER 6gPROTEIN 9g" ]
5	Sony DSC-H2 camera	Very good under a wide range of conditions. Macro to 12x zoom capablity is excellent. Moderate price.Purchased the camera on sale at Christmas and have taken several hundred photos under a range of conditions. Previously used a 3MP Olympus 10x zoom camera.Very good camera for the price. Allows for tweaking exposures and/or full manual control once you figure out the controls and menu system. Was surprised at how close you can get in the macro mode and still use the flash. Flash seems to function well under an extreme range of conditions and distances (for a small internal flash).Control layout, including "jog wheel" below shutter button is good. 4-way selector on back of camera (which includes macro and flash functions) a bit awkward to do by feel. The "bracket" button on top is nice (tend to do +- exposure brackets) but have accidently put it in the multi-burst postion. Shutter lag isn't very noticable.Could benefit from a brighter/sharper/larger LCD screen, but OK for the price.	995	[ "Very good under a wide range of conditions.", "Macro to 12x zoom capablity is excellent.", "Moderate price.Purchased the camera on sale at Christmas and have taken several hundred photos under a range of conditions.", "Previously used a 3MP Olympus 10x zoom camera.Very good camera for the price.", "Allows for tweaking exposures and/or full manual control once you figure out the controls and menu system.", "Was surprised at how close you can get in the macro mode and still use the flash.", "Flash seems to function well under an extreme range of conditions and distances (for a small internal flash).Control layout, including \"jog wheel\" below shutter button is good.", "4-way selector on back of camera (which includes macro and flash functions) a bit awkward to do by feel.", "The \"bracket\" button on top is nice (tend to do +- exposure brackets) but have accidently put it in the multi-burst postion.", "Shutter lag isn't very noticable.Could benefit from a brighter/sharper/larger LCD screen, but OK for the price." ]
5	Frenchtown Summer	I decided to read this book for a young adult literature class and was quite pleased to read a unique piece of work from Robert Cormier. In comparison to other stories I have read, The Chocolate War and Heroes, Frenchtown Summer is not tell a dark story, but is intricately shadowed with secrets and tragedy.The story follows a young 12-year old boy named Eugene during the summer of his first paper route. Eugene spends the summer in search of his identity (a common theme among many teens) and finds him self in need of approval from his father. Eugene also discovers a desire for adventure and through this learns deep secrets about his family.Although this book was a quick read, it should be read several times as it written in poetic verse. The pages are open and allow for the imagination to visualize the story as it unfolds. I particularly enjoyed this story because Eugene reminded me somewhat of myself at that age. Frenchtown Summer was defiantly one of Robert's most unique stories.	995	[ "I decided to read this book for a young adult literature class and was quite pleased to read a unique piece of work from Robert Cormier.", "In comparison to other stories I have read, The Chocolate War and Heroes, Frenchtown Summer is not tell a dark story, but is intricately shadowed with secrets and tragedy.The story follows a young 12-year old boy named Eugene during the summer of his first paper route.", "Eugene spends the summer in search of his identity (a common theme among many teens) and finds him self in need of approval from his father.", "Eugene also discovers a desire for adventure and through this learns deep secrets about his family.Although this book was a quick read, it should be read several times as it written in poetic verse.", "The pages are open and allow for the imagination to visualize the story as it unfolds.", "I particularly enjoyed this story because Eugene reminded me somewhat of myself at that age.", "Frenchtown Summer was defiantly one of Robert's most unique stories." ]
5	2 great shows	truely a great package 2 incredible live shows3 0 years apart, but jessica is definitely showin gno signs of age, but rather subtle hints of maturity, and with dickie having retired from touring this is your best opportunity to catch that beautiful tune performed by this guitar virtuosoany fan of the allman bro's of old will enjoy that characteristic dual leads and 2 drummer band makeup. the 78 show seems to have alivelier audienceand features thr tolar bro's dan and frankie who had actually been members of one of the latterday allman bro's lineups, and went on to tour with the greg allman bandyou'll probably recognize themthe 2008 show features dickie's son duanethe old father-son comboand because each showhas covers of jessica, in memory of elisabeth reed and rambling man, you can truly appreciate how even though dickie has been a great guitarist from alongtime ago, his talent has evolved to even greater heights. i'm sure i will be giving this package as a gift for years to come	995	[ "truely a great package 2 incredible live shows3 0 years apart, but jessica is definitely showin gno signs of age, but rather subtle hints of maturity, and with dickie having retired from touring this is your best opportunity to catch that beautiful tune performed by this guitar virtuosoany fan of the allman bro's of old will enjoy that characteristic dual leads and 2 drummer band makeup.", "the 78 show seems to have alivelier audienceand features thr tolar bro's dan and frankie who had actually been members of one of the latterday allman bro's lineups, and went on to tour with the greg allman bandyou'll probably recognize themthe 2008 show features dickie's son duanethe old father-son comboand because each showhas covers of jessica, in memory of elisabeth reed and rambling man, you can truly appreciate how even though dickie has been a great guitarist from alongtime ago, his talent has evolved to even greater heights.", "i'm sure i will be giving this package as a gift for years to come" ]
5	this show rules!	This show is very addicting. I caught half an episode one week and was hooked afterwards. Lets face it this show is HOT! But thats not all it is, its also moving, funny, emotional and interesting. The show focuses on a group of gay men and women living in Pittsburg. Theres Brian (SO UNBELIEVEABLY HOT!), Michael, Justin, Ted, Emmet, Melanie, Lindsay, Vic and Debbie. In the pilot 29 year old hot shot Brian meets 17 year old Justin. They hook up for the night and Brian thinks nothing else of it, Justin on the otherhand has fallen head over heels in love with Brian, as it was his first time. These two were extremely interesting to watch throughout the season, as we saw them develop and grow. Brian is my absolute favourite character and even though he can be an assehole you cant help but love him. The other are interesting too and i love them all. This show is beautiful and great to watch. If you dont watch it you dont know what you're missing out on, gay or straight, it doesnt matter!	995	[ "This show is very addicting.", "I caught half an episode one week and was hooked afterwards.", "Lets face it this show is HOT!", "But thats not all it is, its also moving, funny, emotional and interesting.", "The show focuses on a group of gay men and women living in Pittsburg.", "Theres Brian (SO UNBELIEVEABLY HOT!", "), Michael, Justin, Ted, Emmet, Melanie, Lindsay, Vic and Debbie.", "In the pilot 29 year old hot shot Brian meets 17 year old Justin.", "They hook up for the night and Brian thinks nothing else of it, Justin on the otherhand has fallen head over heels in love with Brian, as it was his first time.", "These two were extremely interesting to watch throughout the season, as we saw them develop and grow.", "Brian is my absolute favourite character and even though he can be an assehole you cant help but love him.", "The other are interesting too and i love them all.", "This show is beautiful and great to watch.", "If you dont watch it you dont know what you're missing out on, gay or straight, it doesnt matter!" ]
5	Worth a try	I just received it, plugged it in and turned the gain u as high as it can go. There was a marked difference in the signal strength. A channel that I had lost after the digital transition (for some weird reason) was again watchable.I heard some people say that positioning is not important with this antenna. For me, that is an untrue statement. Rotating the antenna a few degrees meant the difference between picking up a channel and receiving nothing at all.Each case is unique. Some people live in terrible places and will not be able to receive strong digital signals until television stations do signal strength audits and decide to invest in increasing their coverage (i'm sure their revenue dollars are hurt by lost viewership - so it is in their best interest to make their signal as strong as possible.Though an inaccurate measure for me, this page may be helpful for you to determine whether or not you need a stronger antenna or whether you need to buy a basic cable subscription.[...]	995	[ "I just received it, plugged it in and turned the gain u as high as it can go.", "There was a marked difference in the signal strength.", "A channel that I had lost after the digital transition (for some weird reason) was again watchable.I heard some people say that positioning is not important with this antenna.", "For me, that is an untrue statement.", "Rotating the antenna a few degrees meant the difference between picking up a channel and receiving nothing at all.Each case is unique.", "Some people live in terrible places and will not be able to receive strong digital signals until television stations do signal strength audits and decide to invest in increasing their coverage (i'm sure their revenue dollars are hurt by lost viewership - so it is in their best interest to make their signal as strong as possible.Though an inaccurate measure for me, this page may be helpful for you to determine whether or not you need a stronger antenna or whether you need to buy a basic cable subscription.[...]" ]
5	Tastes great	I bought these as a way to supplement my meals, as well as get more fiber and protein. First of all, these bars are fairly nutritious. They are made of natural ingredients and whole grains, just like the cereal. Each bar contains 6g of fiber and 9g of protein. Considering most people in the United States don't get enough fiber, that is a very decent amount. Previously I was eating the Fiber One Bars Oats & Chocolate, 5-Count Boxes (Pack of 6). While you get 3g more fiber in those bars, you only get 2g of Protein. The Kashi bars are made of better (and more nutritious) ingredients, and they taste better as well. Each bar has only 180 calories, but they are very filling due to the fiber and protein.Although a bar made of brown rice and oats doesn't sound very tasty, these are some of the best bars I've tried. As the name implies, they're not chewy, but not too crunchy either. Below is the main nutritional info:Calories 180Total Fat 5gSat fat 2gSodium 250mgCarbs 30gFIBER 6gPROTEIN 9g	995	[ "I bought these as a way to supplement my meals, as well as get more fiber and protein.", "First of all, these bars are fairly nutritious.", "They are made of natural ingredients and whole grains, just like the cereal.", "Each bar contains 6g of fiber and 9g of protein.", "Considering most people in the United States don't get enough fiber, that is a very decent amount.", "Previously I was eating the Fiber One Bars Oats & Chocolate, 5-Count Boxes (Pack of 6).", "While you get 3g more fiber in those bars, you only get 2g of Protein.", "The Kashi bars are made of better (and more nutritious) ingredients, and they taste better as well.", "Each bar has only 180 calories, but they are very filling due to the fiber and protein.Although a bar made of brown rice and oats doesn't sound very tasty, these are some of the best bars I've tried.", "As the name implies, they're not chewy, but not too crunchy either.", "Below is the main nutritional info:Calories 180Total Fat 5gSat fat 2gSodium 250mgCarbs 30gFIBER 6gPROTEIN 9g" ]
5	What upgrade?	I can't understand where people are getting the idea that this is an upgrade. I searched Microsoft's site and there is no mention of an upgrade version.You can use an installation of Microsoft Works to get Microsoft Office at upgrade prices, but there appears to be no qualification to use Works itself.The only caveat is that certain sellers in the "used and new" section are selling OEM copies at very low prices. The OEM copies do not provide tech support unless you bought a computer from the company named on the CD or DVD case. However, you can (as I have done) installed an OEM copy and used all the software including Microsoft Word without any problems.Again, given in my review I believe this to be one of the bargains of software, I don't see any reason why this shouldn't be on your computer. I am about to sell my computer and I am buying a new copy for my new computer. I'm sure the person who buys my old computer will think it a bargain that so much software is legally included.	995	[ "I can't understand where people are getting the idea that this is an upgrade.", "I searched Microsoft's site and there is no mention of an upgrade version.You can use an installation of Microsoft Works to get Microsoft Office at upgrade prices, but there appears to be no qualification to use Works itself.The only caveat is that certain sellers in the \"used and new\" section are selling OEM copies at very low prices.", "The OEM copies do not provide tech support unless you bought a computer from the company named on the CD or DVD case.", "However, you can (as I have done) installed an OEM copy and used all the software including Microsoft Word without any problems.Again, given in my review I believe this to be one of the bargains of software, I don't see any reason why this shouldn't be on your computer.", "I am about to sell my computer and I am buying a new copy for my new computer.", "I'm sure the person who buys my old computer will think it a bargain that so much software is legally included." ]
5	USMC!	An excellant film! Why? Because it not only shows what men do under heavy fire, it also shows what they would really do. Not just have it sugar coated for the audience. Looking at the opening part of the movie, one can tell that it is Vietnam. Without words this sets the tone. You can just tell that a battle is going to happen. When it does the images are real. Later on in the film there is another battle taking place and this seems to be one of the most realistic I've ever seen. Samuel L. Jackson plays a Marine in charge of a rescue mission to save an American ambassador. When he orders his men to fire into a crowd containing men, women and children. Jackson is sent to trial. Tommy Lee Jones must some how prove that Jackson and his men had been fired upon from the crowd. A very real story centering around Marines, and a realistic view of war and every other day stuff helps give us a good view of men who risk there lives for others! Great sound and sound effects editing! Grade:B+	994	[ "An excellant film!", "Why?", "Because it not only shows what men do under heavy fire, it also shows what they would really do.", "Not just have it sugar coated for the audience.", "Looking at the opening part of the movie, one can tell that it is Vietnam.", "Without words this sets the tone.", "You can just tell that a battle is going to happen.", "When it does the images are real.", "Later on in the film there is another battle taking place and this seems to be one of the most realistic I've ever seen.", "Samuel L.", "Jackson plays a Marine in charge of a rescue mission to save an American ambassador.", "When he orders his men to fire into a crowd containing men, women and children.", "Jackson is sent to trial.", "Tommy Lee Jones must some how prove that Jackson and his men had been fired upon from the crowd.", "A very real story centering around Marines, and a realistic view of war and every other day stuff helps give us a good view of men who risk there lives for others!", "Great sound and sound effects editing!", "Grade:B+" ]
5	Incredible	That's the simple word to define what this CD is like - incredible. Josh's gift of singing is awe-inspiring. The music on this CD trancends to another level of music untouched before. I could have this CD playing all day and never, ever, get bored or skip over a song.It, again, is wonderful to hear such powerful songs in other languages. French, Spanish, Italian - regardless of if you speak these languages, you know that the songs would not hold the same meaning in English. Awesome, awesome stuff.Josh's vocal range is fully tested on this CD, ranging from extreme lows and highs, but always on perfect pitch. The background, whether guitar, piano, or orchestra, adds excitement and helps build the pieces to the extraordinary levels that they are at.Josh's first CD is awesome, but this one has even surpassed that. Someone stated earlier that Josh was like "nails on a chalkboard". This couldn't be more insanely wrong. It is like pure beauty. Get this CD, you will fall in love with it.	994	[ "That's the simple word to define what this CD is like - incredible.", "Josh's gift of singing is awe-inspiring.", "The music on this CD trancends to another level of music untouched before.", "I could have this CD playing all day and never, ever, get bored or skip over a song.It, again, is wonderful to hear such powerful songs in other languages.", "French, Spanish, Italian - regardless of if you speak these languages, you know that the songs would not hold the same meaning in English.", "Awesome, awesome stuff.Josh's vocal range is fully tested on this CD, ranging from extreme lows and highs, but always on perfect pitch.", "The background, whether guitar, piano, or orchestra, adds excitement and helps build the pieces to the extraordinary levels that they are at.Josh's first CD is awesome, but this one has even surpassed that.", "Someone stated earlier that Josh was like \"nails on a chalkboard\".", "This couldn't be more insanely wrong.", "It is like pure beauty.", "Get this CD, you will fall in love with it." ]
5	Modern Classic	At the age of 9, this was the first novel I ever read, and as a result it became the yardstick by which I judge all other novels. Simply put, it is side by side with "Gone With the Wind" as my all time favorite. I have never since read a more vividly imagined work than this world of rabbits in the English countryside. Straightforward Hazel, brash Bigwig and frail but visionary Fiver lead their ragtag band of outcast rabbits from their doomed home warren through an unbelievable series of situations and adventures. The blood in this book did not bother me even in the third grade, as it was not gratuitous or meant to shock, but rather to illustrate that the rabbit, a creature that we all tend to view as cuddly, is a part of the sometimes violent world of nature. Life is hard for even the cutest, most appealing of animals in the wild, whose every moment is taken up with struggle for survival. I doubt that anyone who has read "Watership Down" has ever looked at rabbits the same again.	994	[ "At the age of 9, this was the first novel I ever read, and as a result it became the yardstick by which I judge all other novels.", "Simply put, it is side by side with \"Gone With the Wind\" as my all time favorite.", "I have never since read a more vividly imagined work than this world of rabbits in the English countryside.", "Straightforward Hazel, brash Bigwig and frail but visionary Fiver lead their ragtag band of outcast rabbits from their doomed home warren through an unbelievable series of situations and adventures.", "The blood in this book did not bother me even in the third grade, as it was not gratuitous or meant to shock, but rather to illustrate that the rabbit, a creature that we all tend to view as cuddly, is a part of the sometimes violent world of nature.", "Life is hard for even the cutest, most appealing of animals in the wild, whose every moment is taken up with struggle for survival.", "I doubt that anyone who has read \"Watership Down\" has ever looked at rabbits the same again." ]
5	In love	I LOVE this set. This was the first "real" cookware I've ever bought. My husband and I did months of research before purchasing this set. We've had it now for about 2 months and I can't express how much we've enjoyed it. I've read several reviews that say food sticks and so on, but I think that perhaps those people think that because it looks similar to non stick, it is. It's not! Think of it like this: It cooks like stainless steel and cleans up like non stick (maybe even better!). We almost went with the All Clad, but we just couldn't get over how uncomfortable the handles were. Since I haven't cooked with All Clad, I can't compare the Calphalon One to it, but I will say they heat evenly and cook evenly. Clean up is SUPER easy! Just this morning I made bacon and french toast. I looked at the pans and thought "There is no way I'll ever get this clean!" I poured some Bar Keeper's friend on it and went to work with my Scotch Brite pad and within MINUTES it was spotless! Fantastic!	994	[ "I LOVE this set.", "This was the first \"real\" cookware I've ever bought.", "My husband and I did months of research before purchasing this set.", "We've had it now for about 2 months and I can't express how much we've enjoyed it.", "I've read several reviews that say food sticks and so on, but I think that perhaps those people think that because it looks similar to non stick, it is.", "It's not!", "Think of it like this: It cooks like stainless steel and cleans up like non stick (maybe even better!", ").", "We almost went with the All Clad, but we just couldn't get over how uncomfortable the handles were.", "Since I haven't cooked with All Clad, I can't compare the Calphalon One to it, but I will say they heat evenly and cook evenly.", "Clean up is SUPER easy!", "Just this morning I made bacon and french toast.", "I looked at the pans and thought \"There is no way I'll ever get this clean!", "\" I poured some Bar Keeper's friend on it and went to work with my Scotch Brite pad and within MINUTES it was spotless!", "Fantastic!" ]
5	Metallica	METALLICA SUCKS,ALL METALLICA SUCKS,EVEN WHEN METALLICA WERE TRUE METAL,THERE WERE BANDS THAT DESTROYED THEM,SEPULTURA,SLAYER,PESTILENCE,VENOM,PYREXIA,METALLICA DID NOTHING FOR THE METAL SCENE,FCK THEM,ALOT OF METALLICA'S RIFF'S WERE A RIP OFF OF SLAYERS "METAL STORM / FACE THE SLAYER",THATS ALL METALLICA DID WAS RIP OFF OTHER PEOPLE AND OTHER BANDS,HOPE YOUR READ MY REVIEW,AND TAKE ALL YOU'RE METALLICA CD'S,AND SHOVE THEM UP YOUR A$$,ALL OF THEM,START WITH KILL EM ALL,THEN DO RIDE THE LIGHTENING,THEN DO MASTER OF PUPPETS,THEN AND JUSTICE FOR ALL,YOU GET THE POINT,HEHE,AND THEY RIPPED OFF A BAND CALLED EXCITER,THATS HOW THEY GOT POPULAR,THEY RIPPED OFF THAT BAND,AND EXCITER WERE FCKING AWSOME,JUST LIKE PANTERA (GLAMTERA) RIPPED OFF EXHORDER,EXHORDER RULED,PANTERA SUCKS,SO ALL YOU METALLICA/PANTERA FANS THAT CALL YOU'RE SELVES METALHEADS,YOUR NOT,YOUR NOTHING,BTW,METALLICA IS TOURING WITH LINKIN PARK,MUDVAYNE,HAHAHAHA,HOW GAY IS THAT!!!,LOLLOLOLOL,GAY,AND LARS ULRICH IS A MORON.	994	[ "METALLICA SUCKS,ALL METALLICA SUCKS,EVEN WHEN METALLICA WERE TRUE METAL,THERE WERE BANDS THAT DESTROYED THEM,SEPULTURA,SLAYER,PESTILENCE,VENOM,PYREXIA,METALLICA DID NOTHING FOR THE METAL SCENE,FCK THEM,ALOT OF METALLICA'S RIFF'S WERE A RIP OFF OF SLAYERS \"METAL STORM / FACE THE SLAYER\",THATS ALL METALLICA DID WAS RIP OFF OTHER PEOPLE AND OTHER BANDS,HOPE YOUR READ MY REVIEW,AND TAKE ALL YOU'RE METALLICA CD'S,AND SHOVE THEM UP YOUR A$$,ALL OF THEM,START WITH KILL EM ALL,THEN DO RIDE THE LIGHTENING,THEN DO MASTER OF PUPPETS,THEN AND JUSTICE FOR ALL,YOU GET THE POINT,HEHE,AND THEY RIPPED OFF A BAND CALLED EXCITER,THATS HOW THEY GOT POPULAR,THEY RIPPED OFF THAT BAND,AND EXCITER WERE FCKING AWSOME,JUST LIKE PANTERA (GLAMTERA) RIPPED OFF EXHORDER,EXHORDER RULED,PANTERA SUCKS,SO ALL YOU METALLICA/PANTERA FANS THAT CALL YOU'RE SELVES METALHEADS,YOUR NOT,YOUR NOTHING,BTW,METALLICA IS TOURING WITH LINKIN PARK,MUDVAYNE,HAHAHAHA,HOW GAY IS THAT!!!", ",LOLLOLOLOL,GAY,AND LARS ULRICH IS A MORON." ]
5	Amazing New Band	Amazing Album. You don't want to miss this. Every song here has beautiful lyrics and beautiful sound. The Arcade Fire Funeral is definitely one the best albums of 2004 I believe it should be with the top 3. Their songs are different yet touching. Such as "Neighborhood #1 Tunnels" which is somewhat dark yet touching. One the most beautiful tracks I think. "Laika" has a sort of dance beat to it. "Power Out" also has some amazing lyrics, that are very moving. "Crown of Love" nice little song. "Wake up" has cool lyrics and a sweet beat. "Haiti" is sung by the girl who as just as cool a voice as the guy. "Rebellion (Lies)" is the best track on the album, it has the best lyrics, and the best sound. "In the backseat" is sung by the girl again and its a good song to finish the album Funeral with.This band was also nominated for Grammy for this CD and for an awesome song called Cold Wind on the Six Feet Under Soundtrack. This is my new favorite band. Indie Rock at its best and further on.	994	[ "Amazing Album.", "You don't want to miss this.", "Every song here has beautiful lyrics and beautiful sound.", "The Arcade Fire Funeral is definitely one the best albums of 2004 I believe it should be with the top 3.", "Their songs are different yet touching.", "Such as \"Neighborhood #1 Tunnels\" which is somewhat dark yet touching.", "One the most beautiful tracks I think.", "\"Laika\" has a sort of dance beat to it.", "\"Power Out\" also has some amazing lyrics, that are very moving.", "\"Crown of Love\" nice little song.", "\"Wake up\" has cool lyrics and a sweet beat.", "\"Haiti\" is sung by the girl who as just as cool a voice as the guy.", "\"Rebellion (Lies)\" is the best track on the album, it has the best lyrics, and the best sound.", "\"In the backseat\" is sung by the girl again and its a good song to finish the album Funeral with.This band was also nominated for Grammy for this CD and for an awesome song called Cold Wind on the Six Feet Under Soundtrack.", "This is my new favorite band.", "Indie Rock at its best and further on." ]
5	Aiding My Quest	I have been on a spiritual quest for 40 years always searching for enlightenment. Mr. Tolle's approach has been my focus for the last few years and I find it to be an excellent path. He has managed to translate all the truth into a clear message supported by the words of wisdom of many great spiritual teachers. It's a simple message. No need to seek enlightenment, we are already there. Always have been...always will be. The challenge is finding awareness of the actions of the ego...sometimes uncontrollable...and separating those actions from our true self which is part of the unmanifested. It's like we're Dr. Jykell (the unmanifested) and Mr. Hyde (the ego).The concept of the New Earth is something that I have felt for a long time. We humans as a species are evolving to the next level of being where awareness of unmanifested and the ego will be more balanced as a result the insanity we see all over the planet will start to dissipate revealing The New Earth which is already there.	994	[ "I have been on a spiritual quest for 40 years always searching for enlightenment.", "Mr.", "Tolle's approach has been my focus for the last few years and I find it to be an excellent path.", "He has managed to translate all the truth into a clear message supported by the words of wisdom of many great spiritual teachers.", "It's a simple message.", "No need to seek enlightenment, we are already there.", "Always have been...always will be.", "The challenge is finding awareness of the actions of the ego...sometimes uncontrollable...and separating those actions from our true self which is part of the unmanifested.", "It's like we're Dr.", "Jykell (the unmanifested) and Mr.", "Hyde (the ego).The concept of the New Earth is something that I have felt for a long time.", "We humans as a species are evolving to the next level of being where awareness of unmanifested and the ego will be more balanced as a result the insanity we see all over the planet will start to dissipate revealing The New Earth which is already there." ]
5	Read This Book!	I'm not a reader, normally, but I read DARK NIGHTS for a book report I had to do in my junior year of high school. I'm really glad I did because I actually liked this book and wanted to finish it. I felt like I had to finish it to get some closure. I received a good grade on the book report, by the way.Max Luden is such a great bad guy. When the heroine, Dr. Sydney Rochester, looks into his eyes for the first time, she notices how chilling his winter gray eyes are and sees a demon in his eyes, a complete absence of good. The dude is bad. Really bad. He's a cannibalistic serial killer loose in middle America. And he wants some serious one-on-one time with Dr. Rochester, and the FBI Agent guarding her, the same man who caught him before, Garon Sloan.All the characters are cool. The ending is great. And, it's a short book that goes by really fast.Seriously, if you like suspense with sex sprinkled in, read this book! I can't wait to read Shelley Dawn's next book, SWEET, SWEET JESSIE.	994	[ "I'm not a reader, normally, but I read DARK NIGHTS for a book report I had to do in my junior year of high school.", "I'm really glad I did because I actually liked this book and wanted to finish it.", "I felt like I had to finish it to get some closure.", "I received a good grade on the book report, by the way.Max Luden is such a great bad guy.", "When the heroine, Dr.", "Sydney Rochester, looks into his eyes for the first time, she notices how chilling his winter gray eyes are and sees a demon in his eyes, a complete absence of good.", "The dude is bad.", "Really bad.", "He's a cannibalistic serial killer loose in middle America.", "And he wants some serious one-on-one time with Dr.", "Rochester, and the FBI Agent guarding her, the same man who caught him before, Garon Sloan.All the characters are cool.", "The ending is great.", "And, it's a short book that goes by really fast.Seriously, if you like suspense with sex sprinkled in, read this book!", "I can't wait to read Shelley Dawn's next book, SWEET, SWEET JESSIE." ]
5	Very impressed....	If you are looking to take advantage of dropping 720p DLP TV's (due to the 1080p series out now) this is the Unit for you! For under $1000, this TV offers great quality for the price. Like Most DLPs, this unit has some limitations (you need to be at eye level for best picture and the sound quality is just average - but that applies to all TVs) but the picture is gorgeous. HD looks amazing, and the adjustable viewing modes allow you to tailor it to your likes/dislikes (Softness, brightness, etc.)- so you should be happy with your picture every time you watch it! compared to the Samsung 50" 720p model at the store, I was actually more impressed with the brightness on this TV and it was over 300 dollars less! In addition, it has every hookup imaginable (3 HDMI) so it should work well with just about any setup. I have been a Toshiba enthusiast since our first 32" tube TV 10 years ago (Which is still alive and well!) and I find their quality and affordability to be the best out there!	994	[ "If you are looking to take advantage of dropping 720p DLP TV's (due to the 1080p series out now) this is the Unit for you!", "For under $1000, this TV offers great quality for the price.", "Like Most DLPs, this unit has some limitations (you need to be at eye level for best picture and the sound quality is just average - but that applies to all TVs) but the picture is gorgeous.", "HD looks amazing, and the adjustable viewing modes allow you to tailor it to your likes/dislikes (Softness, brightness, etc.)- so you should be happy with your picture every time you watch it!", "compared to the Samsung 50\" 720p model at the store, I was actually more impressed with the brightness on this TV and it was over 300 dollars less!", "In addition, it has every hookup imaginable (3 HDMI) so it should work well with just about any setup.", "I have been a Toshiba enthusiast since our first 32\" tube TV 10 years ago (Which is still alive and well!", ") and I find their quality and affordability to be the best out there!" ]
5	Wonderful Adaption!	As a Dickens maniac and something of an Oliver Twist buff, I was a bit dubious about yet another screen adaption.As it happens, I was absolutely delighted by this movie! Although necessarily condensed, it truly captures the emotional power of the story in a captivating and haunting way. The acting and casting were truly superb- many of the characters are portrayed as vividly as I could ever picture them while reading the book. A definite salute to Ben Kingsley as a fascinatingly creepy-crawly Fagin and Barney Clark as a very sypathetic and innocent yet resilient Oliver. I also loved seeing Edward Hardwicke in a role other than Watson to Jeremy Brett's Sherlock Holmes.Gritty, heart-wrenching and really exquisite, this adaption verily immerses you in the wonderful story of Oliver Twist in a manner that stands out from all of the other adaptions I have seen. Fantastic job, I think Dickens would approve very much.Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go read the book all over again! :)	994	[ "As a Dickens maniac and something of an Oliver Twist buff, I was a bit dubious about yet another screen adaption.As it happens, I was absolutely delighted by this movie!", "Although necessarily condensed, it truly captures the emotional power of the story in a captivating and haunting way.", "The acting and casting were truly superb- many of the characters are portrayed as vividly as I could ever picture them while reading the book.", "A definite salute to Ben Kingsley as a fascinatingly creepy-crawly Fagin and Barney Clark as a very sypathetic and innocent yet resilient Oliver.", "I also loved seeing Edward Hardwicke in a role other than Watson to Jeremy Brett's Sherlock Holmes.Gritty, heart-wrenching and really exquisite, this adaption verily immerses you in the wonderful story of Oliver Twist in a manner that stands out from all of the other adaptions I have seen.", "Fantastic job, I think Dickens would approve very much.Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go read the book all over again!", ":)" ]
5	A metal landmark	After leaving Metallica, Dave Mustaine disappointed me with "Killing Is My Business". So imagine how shocked I was when I heard this album and found it to be even more tuneful and agressive than Metallica's "Ride the Lightning"."Wake Up Dead" is one of the heaviest metal tunes ever. Period. The title track is one of the most politically insightful songs I've ever heard. "Peace Sells" also features one of the most incredible and memorable bass riffs in recent memory. Add other stand outs like "Black Friday", "Devil's Island" and the stunning "My Last Words", and you've got one of metal's finest hours.Megadeth has yet to make an album with even half the intensity of "Peace Sells .. But Who's Buying?", and fans who started listening to Megadeth after seeing their videos on MTV may not like the incredibly forceful and propulsive sound, but anyone with a passing interest in great metal (Black Sabbath, older Metallica, Motorhead, Death Angel) should have this recording. It's that good.	994	[ "After leaving Metallica, Dave Mustaine disappointed me with \"Killing Is My Business\".", "So imagine how shocked I was when I heard this album and found it to be even more tuneful and agressive than Metallica's \"Ride the Lightning\".\"Wake Up Dead\" is one of the heaviest metal tunes ever.", "Period.", "The title track is one of the most politically insightful songs I've ever heard.", "\"Peace Sells\" also features one of the most incredible and memorable bass riffs in recent memory.", "Add other stand outs like \"Black Friday\", \"Devil's Island\" and the stunning \"My Last Words\", and you've got one of metal's finest hours.Megadeth has yet to make an album with even half the intensity of \"Peace Sells ..", "But Who's Buying?", "\", and fans who started listening to Megadeth after seeing their videos on MTV may not like the incredibly forceful and propulsive sound, but anyone with a passing interest in great metal (Black Sabbath, older Metallica, Motorhead, Death Angel) should have this recording.", "It's that good." ]