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5 | My first zoom lens | This is my first lens aside from the kit lens 18-55mm that I have. It is true when they name the 24-105mm lens as a street lens because it has a good reach in terms of its zoom capability. It has a very good resolution even at its top reach of 105mm and the IS helps a lot in the stability in shooting the subject at 105mm. I have tried shooting birds at the beach using the 24-105mm f4 is lens, of course it is not the appropriate lens for the job but as I tried zooming in to the bird that a shoot in my computer I was amazed with the outcome. It only gives me the impression that getting a lens with more reach is worth it as long as it is canon. But it is still a good idea to use my kit lens 18-55mm because the wide angle capability of it is still better that that of 24-105mm lens. For some enthusiats who wants to complete the line of lens I think getting a much wider than 24mm is good and a telephoto lens with a 2.8 aperture and with a reach of 200mm or more preferable with IS. | 989 | [
"This is my first lens aside from the kit lens 18-55mm that I have.",
"It is true when they name the 24-105mm lens as a street lens because it has a good reach in terms of its zoom capability.",
"It has a very good resolution even at its top reach of 105mm and the IS helps a lot in the stability in shooting the subject at 105mm.",
"I have tried shooting birds at the beach using the 24-105mm f4 is lens, of course it is not the appropriate lens for the job but as I tried zooming in to the bird that a shoot in my computer I was amazed with the outcome.",
"It only gives me the impression that getting a lens with more reach is worth it as long as it is canon.",
"But it is still a good idea to use my kit lens 18-55mm because the wide angle capability of it is still better that that of 24-105mm lens.",
"For some enthusiats who wants to complete the line of lens I think getting a much wider than 24mm is good and a telephoto lens with a 2.8 aperture and with a reach of 200mm or more preferable with IS."
] |
5 | Go To Sleep! | I purchased one of these wonderful toppers back in September and love it so much! My daughter came to visit and was laying on my bed and said she had never been on such a soft, wonderful bed.This purchase was for her and her husband for Christmas. They are extremely happy with the gift. I was uncertain about the size, but thought I remember them having a king size bed, so that is what I purchased. They have a queen, so she cut the extra off and made pillows!There is not enough I can say about this mattress topper. It has made a huge difference in my life. I have serious back injury and have a great deal of trouble sleeping. NOT since I made this purchase!We ALL love it!yes, it IS unruly when you unroll it and it takes a couple days to "puff up" and get the smell out, but it is SO worth it. Do whatever you need to do to make it work, but buy this thing and go to sleep!As stated previously, you do feel like you are in a cocoon and it does retain body heat, so shop accordingly. | 989 | [
"I purchased one of these wonderful toppers back in September and love it so much!",
"My daughter came to visit and was laying on my bed and said she had never been on such a soft, wonderful bed.This purchase was for her and her husband for Christmas.",
"They are extremely happy with the gift.",
"I was uncertain about the size, but thought I remember them having a king size bed, so that is what I purchased.",
"They have a queen, so she cut the extra off and made pillows!",
"There is not enough I can say about this mattress topper.",
"It has made a huge difference in my life.",
"I have serious back injury and have a great deal of trouble sleeping.",
"NOT since I made this purchase!",
"We ALL love it!",
"yes, it IS unruly when you unroll it and it takes a couple days to \"puff up\" and get the smell out, but it is SO worth it.",
"Do whatever you need to do to make it work, but buy this thing and go to sleep!",
"As stated previously, you do feel like you are in a cocoon and it does retain body heat, so shop accordingly."
] |
5 | MASTERPIECE! | A copy of the old dub of this movie fell into my hands a few years ago, and quickly became one of my favorite films. The huge mysterious castle with all its secrets, the outrageous physical comedy, and of course the wonderful character of "The Wolf" himself all make this movie a masterpiece! I'm delighted to see this movie re-released. I just bought the subtitled edition and I'm very happy with it! (I'm keeping my old dub edition too... it's got some great jokes in it and the voicing is outstanding, especially Lupin himself). However, this new subtitled edition is a MUST-HAVE! Being so close to the original, it has lots of stuff in it that was changed or skimmed over in the old dub (like the Princess' feelings that she had blood on her hands as well because of her ancestor's actions, which adds a lot of depth to her that just wasn't there in the old dub). So even if you are familiar with the previous version of this movie, you must also see the sub! You will love this movie! | 989 | [
"A copy of the old dub of this movie fell into my hands a few years ago, and quickly became one of my favorite films.",
"The huge mysterious castle with all its secrets, the outrageous physical comedy, and of course the wonderful character of \"The Wolf\" himself all make this movie a masterpiece!",
"I'm delighted to see this movie re-released.",
"I just bought the subtitled edition and I'm very happy with it!",
"(I'm keeping my old dub edition too... it's got some great jokes in it and the voicing is outstanding, especially Lupin himself).",
"However, this new subtitled edition is a MUST-HAVE!",
"Being so close to the original, it has lots of stuff in it that was changed or skimmed over in the old dub (like the Princess' feelings that she had blood on her hands as well because of her ancestor's actions, which adds a lot of depth to her that just wasn't there in the old dub).",
"So even if you are familiar with the previous version of this movie, you must also see the sub!",
"You will love this movie!"
] |
5 | Good movie overall | I haver been waiting for this movie for years. I was not disappointed about the movie but some of te people who sad that it could of been better, only a few of them could be right. I really rate this film a 4.5 out of 5. on some parts of the movie was boing. Dooku died to easily at the begining. I was expected a better fight out of that one. The fight with General Greivous went down to quikly with the cyborg's many light sabers and all. Some of romance lines sounded corny. don't get me wrong that the movie does connect the new triogy with the old one. The way anakin went over to the darkside kind of had a purpose. every one is going to say different things about the movie so expect to hear the good and the bad just like every other movie. The movie still kind of bothers me a little on how it came out knowing that it is the last star wars movie that will be made. whether you like the movie or not I have no doubt that it will make its money but it is just the out come of this. | 989 | [
"I haver been waiting for this movie for years.",
"I was not disappointed about the movie but some of te people who sad that it could of been better, only a few of them could be right.",
"I really rate this film a 4.5 out of 5.",
"on some parts of the movie was boing.",
"Dooku died to easily at the begining.",
"I was expected a better fight out of that one.",
"The fight with General Greivous went down to quikly with the cyborg's many light sabers and all.",
"Some of romance lines sounded corny.",
"don't get me wrong that the movie does connect the new triogy with the old one.",
"The way anakin went over to the darkside kind of had a purpose.",
"every one is going to say different things about the movie so expect to hear the good and the bad just like every other movie.",
"The movie still kind of bothers me a little on how it came out knowing that it is the last star wars movie that will be made.",
"whether you like the movie or not I have no doubt that it will make its money but it is just the out come of this."
] |
5 | Song Contents: | Autumn Leaves . . Born Free . . Call Me Irresponsible . . . Cast Your Fate to the Wind . . . The Continental . . . Easy Street . . . Fascination . . . I Left My Heart In San Francisco . . . In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening . . . It Was a Very Good Year . . . King of the Road . . . Lady . .. Let A Smile Be Your Umbrella . . . Linda . .. The Lonely Bull . .. Love Letters . . . Memories are Made of This . . . Michelle > > > Moon River . > > On The Alamo . . . Ramblin' Rose . . . .Roses Are Red . . . See You In September . . . Sermonette . . Shrimp Boats . . Somethin' Stupid . . . Stranger on the Shore . . Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious . . . That Old Black Magic . . . That's Life . . . Theme From "Clair De Lune" . . . This Love of Mine . . . Turn Back the Hands of Time > > > Two Sleepy People . . Walk, Don't Run . . Walkin' By The River . . . Walking in the Sunshine . . . We Could Make Such Beautiful Music . . > Yesterday . . .Young At Heart . . . You're My Everything | 989 | [
"Autumn Leaves.",
".",
"Born Free.",
".",
"Call Me Irresponsible.",
".",
".",
"Cast Your Fate to the Wind.",
".",
".",
"The Continental.",
".",
".",
"Easy Street.",
".",
".",
"Fascination.",
".",
".",
"I Left My Heart In San Francisco.",
".",
".",
"In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening.",
".",
".",
"It Was a Very Good Year.",
".",
".",
"King of the Road.",
".",
".",
"Lady.",
"..",
"Let A Smile Be Your Umbrella.",
".",
".",
"Linda.",
"..",
"The Lonely Bull.",
"..",
"Love Letters.",
".",
".",
"Memories are Made of This.",
".",
".",
"Michelle > > > Moon River.",
"> > On The Alamo.",
".",
".",
"Ramblin' Rose.",
".",
".",
".Roses Are Red.",
".",
".",
"See You In September.",
".",
".",
"Sermonette.",
".",
"Shrimp Boats.",
".",
"Somethin' Stupid.",
".",
".",
"Stranger on the Shore.",
".",
"Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.",
".",
".",
"That Old Black Magic.",
".",
".",
"That's Life.",
".",
".",
"Theme From \"Clair De Lune\".",
".",
".",
"This Love of Mine.",
".",
".",
"Turn Back the Hands of Time > > > Two Sleepy People.",
".",
"Walk, Don't Run.",
".",
"Walkin' By The River.",
".",
".",
"Walking in the Sunshine.",
".",
".",
"We Could Make Such Beautiful Music.",
".",
"> Yesterday.",
".",
".Young At Heart.",
".",
".",
"You're My Everything"
] |
5 | Cyberpunk must read | If you like Cyberpunk, you'll have to read these short stories. Not only do they make Neuromancer a lot more comprehensible, but they are good short stories in their own right.From gritty noir type stories to the more happy, each explores a part of the human condition. Although some, like Chrome, hardly aspire to human condition.Why is it some people just fit in? You don't want to know what Gibson thinks.What happens to someone who is alive before the art they can create is creatable? Or - what would Picasso's home page look like, if you prefer to reverse the question.And if you take away someone's reason to live, can you take their place.Plus there is, as always, monoclonal antibodies, drugs, the hot research scientists who create them and the Edge. The people who live around the Edge.It's filled with delightful images: "Teeth so straight they could be used as a credit reference."It's little pieces of Gibson's world, put out like a jigsaw puzzle, that Neuromancer assembles. | 989 | [
"If you like Cyberpunk, you'll have to read these short stories.",
"Not only do they make Neuromancer a lot more comprehensible, but they are good short stories in their own right.From gritty noir type stories to the more happy, each explores a part of the human condition.",
"Although some, like Chrome, hardly aspire to human condition.Why is it some people just fit in?",
"You don't want to know what Gibson thinks.What happens to someone who is alive before the art they can create is creatable?",
"Or - what would Picasso's home page look like, if you prefer to reverse the question.And if you take away someone's reason to live, can you take their place.Plus there is, as always, monoclonal antibodies, drugs, the hot research scientists who create them and the Edge.",
"The people who live around the Edge.It's filled with delightful images: \"Teeth so straight they could be used as a credit reference.\"It's little pieces of Gibson's world, put out like a jigsaw puzzle, that Neuromancer assembles."
] |
5 | Intuitive Guide | This book is suitable for anyone who want to learn advanced high school geometry or want to participate in any mathematical contest and have to learn much though not really new on it. The problems are set from the quite easy to advanced, with many of them are quite simple so you don't get frustrated because you can't do any of the problems. It covers the basic and common problems in math contest.Unfortunately, it don't have good set of theorems. Sure, it's written on the back but they're not easy to navigate. Also, many of them are not really basic even for contest geometry. Like its title, 'Challenging' is sure quite challenging, since many of the problems, though not really hard, need deeper thinking and you need to draw the 'help line' to solve the problem. The hints written on the back is not really helpful.Overall, for those who want to improve skills, participate in contest, or teacher who wants to make a surprise test, this book is a really good source of information. | 989 | [
"This book is suitable for anyone who want to learn advanced high school geometry or want to participate in any mathematical contest and have to learn much though not really new on it.",
"The problems are set from the quite easy to advanced, with many of them are quite simple so you don't get frustrated because you can't do any of the problems.",
"It covers the basic and common problems in math contest.Unfortunately, it don't have good set of theorems.",
"Sure, it's written on the back but they're not easy to navigate.",
"Also, many of them are not really basic even for contest geometry.",
"Like its title, 'Challenging' is sure quite challenging, since many of the problems, though not really hard, need deeper thinking and you need to draw the 'help line' to solve the problem.",
"The hints written on the back is not really helpful.Overall, for those who want to improve skills, participate in contest, or teacher who wants to make a surprise test, this book is a really good source of information."
] |
5 | DELICIOUS!!!!!!! | If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would.I have several Raw Food Books - this is simply the best!The first half of the book is full of information - layout is easy to understand and follow. The second half - what a delicious treat - the recipes - it is almost sinful how good healthy raw food can taste - the pies and cookies are a must not to mention the delicious salad dressings - the salad dressings are soooo gooood! - you will just want to eat them straight out of the blender - who cares about the salad part!!!I have even e-mailed Renee with questions - really not expecting a quick answer - if an answer at all. She e-mailed me back within 24 hrs. She has another book coming out this spring which I have pre-ordered myself called "The Balanced Plate". I also have the DVD "Go Further" which is very inspirational - so check that out also. If you are a Raw Fooder or a Vegan or just thinking about eating a little healthier - shame on you if you do not get this book!!! | 989 | [
"If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would.I have several Raw Food Books - this is simply the best!",
"The first half of the book is full of information - layout is easy to understand and follow.",
"The second half - what a delicious treat - the recipes - it is almost sinful how good healthy raw food can taste - the pies and cookies are a must not to mention the delicious salad dressings - the salad dressings are soooo gooood!",
"- you will just want to eat them straight out of the blender - who cares about the salad part!!!",
"I have even e-mailed Renee with questions - really not expecting a quick answer - if an answer at all.",
"She e-mailed me back within 24 hrs.",
"She has another book coming out this spring which I have pre-ordered myself called \"The Balanced Plate\".",
"I also have the DVD \"Go Further\" which is very inspirational - so check that out also.",
"If you are a Raw Fooder or a Vegan or just thinking about eating a little healthier - shame on you if you do not get this book!!!"
] |
5 | Glad I paid $40. | Friends; I have finished a new book, "The Sorrows of the Quaker Jesus; James Nayler and the Puritan Crackdown on the free Spirit", by Leo Damrosch, Prof of Literature, Harvard. One of Prof. Damrosch's main interests is the Puritan reaction to Quakers, to do this he develops, as background, a description of mid-17th Century Quakerism. I wish he had done as well for Puritanism. Another interest is the shoddy treatment Nayler received from Parliament (which really had no business dealing with Nayler, but since there was no Constitution, who is to say) and the shoddy (but different) treatment Nayler received from G. Fox and other Quakers. Since Damrosch is not trying to "convince" to Qism this was a refreshing treatment for me. He has worked with a concordance to find the Biblical allusions of Quaker speech and writing to fair success, missing only a few important ones. University presses are pricey, this is $40, but I am glad I paid the price. Joseph H. Condon, Engineer, Quaker | 989 | [
"Friends; I have finished a new book, \"The Sorrows of the Quaker Jesus; James Nayler and the Puritan Crackdown on the free Spirit\", by Leo Damrosch, Prof of Literature, Harvard.",
"One of Prof.",
"Damrosch's main interests is the Puritan reaction to Quakers, to do this he develops, as background, a description of mid-17th Century Quakerism.",
"I wish he had done as well for Puritanism.",
"Another interest is the shoddy treatment Nayler received from Parliament (which really had no business dealing with Nayler, but since there was no Constitution, who is to say) and the shoddy (but different) treatment Nayler received from G.",
"Fox and other Quakers.",
"Since Damrosch is not trying to \"convince\" to Qism this was a refreshing treatment for me.",
"He has worked with a concordance to find the Biblical allusions of Quaker speech and writing to fair success, missing only a few important ones.",
"University presses are pricey, this is $40, but I am glad I paid the price.",
"Joseph H.",
"Condon, Engineer, Quaker"
] |
5 | UM? Hello? | Who in their right mind would give the sumo match 7 out of 10? I mean COME ON! This WM was so good for 4 great matches: Kurt Angle/Shawn Michales,Randy Orton/Undertaker, 6 way ladder match, and HHH/Batista. The matches that were good to see everyonce in a while were, Eddie/Rey Mysterio, Women's Championship, and the Piper's Pit segment.The WWE Championship is only good for Cena's win [The second time Cena has won a title at a WM!] The Sumo match comes last because it was a bad idea and one if not both of the tag team championships should have been defended.Extras include: Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony [But the Ric Flair introducing Roddy Piper takes forever, funny story though WOOOOOOOO!] Plus WWE takes over Hollywood bulevard with their shows and Cena even holds up traffic [Come on, you can't see him 5-0!]Buy the DVD, you will regret it the minute it's out of stock if you don't.P.S. Where is the Judgment Day 2005 site on Amazon? I want to see reviews for the I-Quit match. | 989 | [
"Who in their right mind would give the sumo match 7 out of 10?",
"I mean COME ON!",
"This WM was so good for 4 great matches: Kurt Angle/Shawn Michales,Randy Orton/Undertaker, 6 way ladder match, and HHH/Batista.",
"The matches that were good to see everyonce in a while were, Eddie/Rey Mysterio, Women's Championship, and the Piper's Pit segment.The WWE Championship is only good for Cena's win [The second time Cena has won a title at a WM!",
"] The Sumo match comes last because it was a bad idea and one if not both of the tag team championships should have been defended.Extras include: Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony [But the Ric Flair introducing Roddy Piper takes forever, funny story though WOOOOOOOO!",
"] Plus WWE takes over Hollywood bulevard with their shows and Cena even holds up traffic [Come on, you can't see him 5-0!",
"]Buy the DVD, you will regret it the minute it's out of stock if you don't.P.S. Where is the Judgment Day 2005 site on Amazon?",
"I want to see reviews for the I-Quit match."
] |
5 | These are great tabs! | They're easy and fun to play tabs! I swear every guitar player should have this book! It's awesome! The difficulty level is easy, but the speed, well Blink's too fast! But, who cares, if it's easy and fun to play, get it!Includes:Dumpweed: some twists at the beginning, good guitar songDon't Leave Me: really fun to play, rock songAliens Exist: alot of bass in this, but good songgoing Away To College: The best song on guitar, pretty much. love the beginningWhat's My AGe AGain?: This song is hard to play. Especially the beginning, I've been playing it over a year, and still can't get it right! But the rest is easy!Dysentary Gary: alot of sliding, good songAdam's Song: every string's tuned down here, follow the book, and you'll like it!All The Small Things: easiest song in the bookThe Party Song: Not the greatest song for tabbing, but it'll doMutt: awesome song, with twists and turnsWendy Clear: nice song, not too difficult but really fastAnthem: good up beat song!Get this book! | 989 | [
"They're easy and fun to play tabs!",
"I swear every guitar player should have this book!",
"It's awesome!",
"The difficulty level is easy, but the speed, well Blink's too fast!",
"But, who cares, if it's easy and fun to play, get it!",
"Includes:Dumpweed: some twists at the beginning, good guitar songDon't Leave Me: really fun to play, rock songAliens Exist: alot of bass in this, but good songgoing Away To College: The best song on guitar, pretty much.",
"love the beginningWhat's My AGe AGain?",
": This song is hard to play.",
"Especially the beginning, I've been playing it over a year, and still can't get it right!",
"But the rest is easy!",
"Dysentary Gary: alot of sliding, good songAdam's Song: every string's tuned down here, follow the book, and you'll like it!",
"All The Small Things: easiest song in the bookThe Party Song: Not the greatest song for tabbing, but it'll doMutt: awesome song, with twists and turnsWendy Clear: nice song, not too difficult but really fastAnthem: good up beat song!",
"Get this book!"
] |
5 | Unique and Addictive | After hearing "I'll Fly with You" on the radio and reading other reviews I bought this CD. I was a little hesitant because of so many other DJ-mixed or compliation-like CDs with only one or two great dance songs and a bunch of other teeny-bopper pop, sappy love songs or bad rap, but I bought it anyway with high hopes. I was NOT disapointed. Every song is like the popular catchy singles you hear on the radio. You know, the ones that come out of nowhere and have the techno/synthesized edge to it, but the pop stations play it anyway. Put them all together and this is a great album. Where did this guy come form and why have I not heard of him until now. If i worked out this would be the perfect work-out album. I play it in the office at work and it keeps me energized for the whole day, plus there isn't any profanity to interrupt any important phone calls. My co-workers like it too. This is by far the best impulse buy I've ever made with a CD. I hope yo ulike ti as much as I did. | 989 | [
"After hearing \"I'll Fly with You\" on the radio and reading other reviews I bought this CD.",
"I was a little hesitant because of so many other DJ-mixed or compliation-like CDs with only one or two great dance songs and a bunch of other teeny-bopper pop, sappy love songs or bad rap, but I bought it anyway with high hopes.",
"I was NOT disapointed.",
"Every song is like the popular catchy singles you hear on the radio.",
"You know, the ones that come out of nowhere and have the techno/synthesized edge to it, but the pop stations play it anyway.",
"Put them all together and this is a great album.",
"Where did this guy come form and why have I not heard of him until now.",
"If i worked out this would be the perfect work-out album.",
"I play it in the office at work and it keeps me energized for the whole day, plus there isn't any profanity to interrupt any important phone calls.",
"My co-workers like it too.",
"This is by far the best impulse buy I've ever made with a CD.",
"I hope yo ulike ti as much as I did."
] |
5 | Great Book | I am a PhD student in Electrical Engineering, focussing on plasma physics. I have access to a lot of text books, and normally you find that one book is good for topic A, but not so good for topic B. However, in this book I could find all the topics that were of interest to me (in particular the Boltzmann equation and its moments), well-written and easy to understand.Calculations are easy to follow and normally are explained by physical explanations using text and figures. The notation is reader-friendly, tensor analysis is avoided by using indices instead.The book is a text book, so one should not expect the latest and most detailed science results, or derivations "from scratch" (like the BBGKY hierarchy). Instead, the reader should expect a solid and detailed introductory text into plasma physics that covers a large amount of topics.To conclude, I can only recommend this book to every grad or undergrad student looking for a book to start with, or to brush up on some basics. | 989 | [
"I am a PhD student in Electrical Engineering, focussing on plasma physics.",
"I have access to a lot of text books, and normally you find that one book is good for topic A, but not so good for topic B.",
"However, in this book I could find all the topics that were of interest to me (in particular the Boltzmann equation and its moments), well-written and easy to understand.Calculations are easy to follow and normally are explained by physical explanations using text and figures.",
"The notation is reader-friendly, tensor analysis is avoided by using indices instead.The book is a text book, so one should not expect the latest and most detailed science results, or derivations \"from scratch\" (like the BBGKY hierarchy).",
"Instead, the reader should expect a solid and detailed introductory text into plasma physics that covers a large amount of topics.To conclude, I can only recommend this book to every grad or undergrad student looking for a book to start with, or to brush up on some basics."
] |
5 | Genius! | This is not your typical Peter Gabriel CD, but then again what is? Peter has written and produced every song on this CD. The catch is that he has other artists singing most of the lead vocals. Richie Havens, Paul Buchanan and Elizabeth Fraser sing lead vocals on most of the tracks. The three are full of talent and bring great emotion to these wonderful songs. Peter has lead vocals on two tracks, including the touching "Father and Son" and the rocking "The Tower That Ate People" He shares lead vocals with the other three on the wonderful 10 minute epic "Make Tommorow" which closes out the album. Each song gets better each time you listen, the Peter Gabriel "vibe" is there throughout the CD. Peter plays many instruments on each track and is joined several times by his usual bandmates:Tony Levin, David Rhodes and Manu Katche. The lyrics and the music combine to make a must-have CD! The CD is pricey because it's an import, but if you're a Peter Gabriel fan, you must buy this CD! | 989 | [
"This is not your typical Peter Gabriel CD, but then again what is?",
"Peter has written and produced every song on this CD.",
"The catch is that he has other artists singing most of the lead vocals.",
"Richie Havens, Paul Buchanan and Elizabeth Fraser sing lead vocals on most of the tracks.",
"The three are full of talent and bring great emotion to these wonderful songs.",
"Peter has lead vocals on two tracks, including the touching \"Father and Son\" and the rocking \"The Tower That Ate People\" He shares lead vocals with the other three on the wonderful 10 minute epic \"Make Tommorow\" which closes out the album.",
"Each song gets better each time you listen, the Peter Gabriel \"vibe\" is there throughout the CD.",
"Peter plays many instruments on each track and is joined several times by his usual bandmates:Tony Levin, David Rhodes and Manu Katche.",
"The lyrics and the music combine to make a must-have CD!",
"The CD is pricey because it's an import, but if you're a Peter Gabriel fan, you must buy this CD!"
] |
5 | Must Read Book | Of all the books I have in my "How to Write" library, this is my Number One favorite. There are a couple of reviews which mention this is just a rewrite of techniques they have already read, but my answer to that is, "If you read this book before the others, you'd probably say that about the others." Listen. This is NOT just a rehash of the "same old techniques." The author gives the meat of what we need as a fiction writer in order to move a story forward, in order to build life into the pages, in order to give a flat story substance. He doesn't just mention that you need conflict, he tells you what it is and how to develop conflict.You owe it to yourself to buy this book and READ it for yourself. It will save you a a lot of time in money in the long run because it will cut down the amount of crap you buy in the end. I have the printed soft cover, but will be buying the Kindle version because I'm starting to wear out the paper book. But it. That's all I have to say. ~Darren | 989 | [
"Of all the books I have in my \"How to Write\" library, this is my Number One favorite.",
"There are a couple of reviews which mention this is just a rewrite of techniques they have already read, but my answer to that is, \"If you read this book before the others, you'd probably say that about the others.\" Listen.",
"This is NOT just a rehash of the \"same old techniques.\" The author gives the meat of what we need as a fiction writer in order to move a story forward, in order to build life into the pages, in order to give a flat story substance.",
"He doesn't just mention that you need conflict, he tells you what it is and how to develop conflict.You owe it to yourself to buy this book and READ it for yourself.",
"It will save you a a lot of time in money in the long run because it will cut down the amount of crap you buy in the end.",
"I have the printed soft cover, but will be buying the Kindle version because I'm starting to wear out the paper book.",
"But it.",
"That's all I have to say.",
"~Darren"
] |
5 | Price Soars As Amelia | This recording of "Un Ballo in Maschera", made for RCA in 1966, is first rate. Despite earlier comments to the contrary, the 39-year old Leontyne Price is still very much in her prime here and does some really terrific singing and acting. Carlo Bergonzi is an excellent Riccardo, full of lightness and elegance and humor. Reri Grist is the perfect page, in lovely voice with flawless high notes. The always wonderful Shirley Verrett, though a mezzo, sings the contralto role of Ulrica with firm tones and excellent musicianship. There was a comment that Robert Merrill was past his prime here. I can tell you that he is in better voice for this recording than he was for the Traviata he made with Joan Sutherland in 1962. I was amazed at just how good he sounded and what an all around fine job he did. I also own the Ballo with Pavarotti and Margaret Price, et al. Even though Pavarotti is a fabulous Riccardo, the RCA recording is superior overrall, especially because of Leontyne Price. | 989 | [
"This recording of \"Un Ballo in Maschera\", made for RCA in 1966, is first rate.",
"Despite earlier comments to the contrary, the 39-year old Leontyne Price is still very much in her prime here and does some really terrific singing and acting.",
"Carlo Bergonzi is an excellent Riccardo, full of lightness and elegance and humor.",
"Reri Grist is the perfect page, in lovely voice with flawless high notes.",
"The always wonderful Shirley Verrett, though a mezzo, sings the contralto role of Ulrica with firm tones and excellent musicianship.",
"There was a comment that Robert Merrill was past his prime here.",
"I can tell you that he is in better voice for this recording than he was for the Traviata he made with Joan Sutherland in 1962.",
"I was amazed at just how good he sounded and what an all around fine job he did.",
"I also own the Ballo with Pavarotti and Margaret Price, et al.",
"Even though Pavarotti is a fabulous Riccardo, the RCA recording is superior overrall, especially because of Leontyne Price."
] |
5 | great book | This is a really great book. James Alteri, the author, was a ranger in World War II. He gives a really great first person account. That is exactly the kind of book I like. I think that you will like this little story of mine. I read the book in 1969. I was a brand new lieutenant in the US Army. I had just finished airborne school and thought that I was pretty hot as a new airborne soldier (parachutist). I was waiting to go to ranger school and read Spearheaders. It scarred the hell out of me, but it also solidified my resolve. I wish that the book were readily available so that young soldiers could read it like I did. One last twist. At the end of the book, Alteri describes visiting the ranger school that I was about to attend. He was treated as something of a hero because he was one of the guys from the war. I hope to one day visit Fort Benning and the ranger school and be one of the old guys (I will not be a hero like Alteri really was). You cannot help but like this book! | 989 | [
"This is a really great book.",
"James Alteri, the author, was a ranger in World War II.",
"He gives a really great first person account.",
"That is exactly the kind of book I like.",
"I think that you will like this little story of mine.",
"I read the book in 1969.",
"I was a brand new lieutenant in the US Army.",
"I had just finished airborne school and thought that I was pretty hot as a new airborne soldier (parachutist).",
"I was waiting to go to ranger school and read Spearheaders.",
"It scarred the hell out of me, but it also solidified my resolve.",
"I wish that the book were readily available so that young soldiers could read it like I did.",
"One last twist.",
"At the end of the book, Alteri describes visiting the ranger school that I was about to attend.",
"He was treated as something of a hero because he was one of the guys from the war.",
"I hope to one day visit Fort Benning and the ranger school and be one of the old guys (I will not be a hero like Alteri really was).",
"You cannot help but like this book!"
] |
5 | Worth Reading | Michael Savage is hard to ignore. He can be very funny, very entertaining, and very thought provoking. His belief in "borders, language, and culture" makes more than a little sense in these increasingly degenerate days. The President seems to be unable to understand what the flood of illegals is doing to the country. Savage can understand it, and speaks for those who are genuinely alarmed at what is happening to the country.Savage, in short makes sense. His chapter on illegal immigration is well worth reading. So, in truth, is the book. Americans are losing their country to a flood of problems, and the refusal of Americans to look at the dangers they are facing is frightening.Savage may or may not be agreeable to everyone, but his concern is real, and the points he makes are valid. He, at least, believes in the nation, and the good that exists here. So many seem to have lost all concept of what they have, and what they are losing.I appreciate the fact Savage wrote this book. | 989 | [
"Michael Savage is hard to ignore.",
"He can be very funny, very entertaining, and very thought provoking.",
"His belief in \"borders, language, and culture\" makes more than a little sense in these increasingly degenerate days.",
"The President seems to be unable to understand what the flood of illegals is doing to the country.",
"Savage can understand it, and speaks for those who are genuinely alarmed at what is happening to the country.Savage, in short makes sense.",
"His chapter on illegal immigration is well worth reading.",
"So, in truth, is the book.",
"Americans are losing their country to a flood of problems, and the refusal of Americans to look at the dangers they are facing is frightening.Savage may or may not be agreeable to everyone, but his concern is real, and the points he makes are valid.",
"He, at least, believes in the nation, and the good that exists here.",
"So many seem to have lost all concept of what they have, and what they are losing.I appreciate the fact Savage wrote this book."
] |
5 | I WAS THERE | I am very proud to write this review,as maybe I'm the only one here to be there by the time it was being recorded.I'm a Maiden fan since 1980,when I bought their album.But in the 90's things just didn't work for the band,and not so good albums were released.Brave New World was a beautiful return,and a lot should be expected from the concert in Rio.They didn't disappoint us,and the performance was just perfect.Everything was like old Maiden,there they were again,the Beast was back!!I just can't describe what it was to be there watching them as I did in 1985,in Rock in Rio I(I was there,too).So,as it is impossible to say it in words,buy this album and feel how it could have been.A perfect performance for the perfect audience.It was just impossible not to cry when more than 100.000 people joined the eternal intro to "Number of the Beast".Technically,this is also a perfect live album.Good quality recording,everything is clear and ,god,how they can play.Buy this.Then come to Rio. | 989 | [
"I am very proud to write this review,as maybe I'm the only one here to be there by the time it was being recorded.I'm a Maiden fan since 1980,when I bought their album.But in the 90's things just didn't work for the band,and not so good albums were released.Brave New World was a beautiful return,and a lot should be expected from the concert in Rio.They didn't disappoint us,and the performance was just perfect.Everything was like old Maiden,there they were again,the Beast was back!!",
"I just can't describe what it was to be there watching them as I did in 1985,in Rock in Rio I(I was there,too).So,as it is impossible to say it in words,buy this album and feel how it could have been.A perfect performance for the perfect audience.It was just impossible not to cry when more than 100.000 people joined the eternal intro to \"Number of the Beast\".Technically,this is also a perfect live album.Good quality recording,everything is clear and ,god,how they can play.Buy this.Then come to Rio."
] |
5 | Not for the Stupid | Having spent an hour or so reading every review of this movie on the site, I have come to the conclusion that most of the people who did not like it, were simply not bright enough to "get it". Most of the humor in this movie is sophisticated satire and irony. i.e. - you need a brain to understand what the joke is. Unfortunately it seems that that leaves about 70% of the population out in the cold sort of speak.Also, a lot of the reviewers here trash the acting and imply that the big name actors were "only in it for the money", yet are unaware of the fact that most of those "big stars" clamored to be in this movie at lower pay scales than they are used to. Then they go on about how 2 dimensional or "broad" the acting is. Well, ..Duhhh! It's a cartoonish satirical comedy based on a series of bubblegum cards. It's *meant* to be that way.Finaly, a lot of those who hate this movie compare it unfavorably to (their favorites), ID4 or Armageddon or some such trash as that.Nuff said. | 989 | [
"Having spent an hour or so reading every review of this movie on the site, I have come to the conclusion that most of the people who did not like it, were simply not bright enough to \"get it\".",
"Most of the humor in this movie is sophisticated satire and irony.",
"i.e. - you need a brain to understand what the joke is.",
"Unfortunately it seems that that leaves about 70% of the population out in the cold sort of speak.Also, a lot of the reviewers here trash the acting and imply that the big name actors were \"only in it for the money\", yet are unaware of the fact that most of those \"big stars\" clamored to be in this movie at lower pay scales than they are used to.",
"Then they go on about how 2 dimensional or \"broad\" the acting is.",
"Well, ..Duhhh!",
"It's a cartoonish satirical comedy based on a series of bubblegum cards.",
"It's *meant* to be that way.Finaly, a lot of those who hate this movie compare it unfavorably to (their favorites), ID4 or Armageddon or some such trash as that.Nuff said."
] |
5 | Library Essential | Tao of Jeet Kune Do could best be described as a training diary for the martial arts. It does not represent a style of martial art, rather it defines a concept within the martial arts. Lee combines his knowledge of the fighting arts and physical training methods with his philosophy of "using what will work for you." This book does not just explain basic techniques, it also explains how to best use these techniques when confronted with a hostile situation. Basic techniques, training methods, strategy and philosophy all in one book. Quite a feat for such a young author. If you are truly interested in improving yourself through study of the martial arts, then you should consider adding this book to your martial arts library. Other books to consider are "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu and "Karate-Do Nyumon" by Gichin Funakoshi. These books are considered basic reading since they discuss strategy and history of the martial arts. There are no limits except those we place on ourselves. | 989 | [
"Tao of Jeet Kune Do could best be described as a training diary for the martial arts.",
"It does not represent a style of martial art, rather it defines a concept within the martial arts.",
"Lee combines his knowledge of the fighting arts and physical training methods with his philosophy of \"using what will work for you.\" This book does not just explain basic techniques, it also explains how to best use these techniques when confronted with a hostile situation.",
"Basic techniques, training methods, strategy and philosophy all in one book.",
"Quite a feat for such a young author.",
"If you are truly interested in improving yourself through study of the martial arts, then you should consider adding this book to your martial arts library.",
"Other books to consider are \"The Art of War\" by Sun Tzu and \"Karate-Do Nyumon\" by Gichin Funakoshi.",
"These books are considered basic reading since they discuss strategy and history of the martial arts.",
"There are no limits except those we place on ourselves."
] |
5 | Big Trouble is big fun | Computer security consultant Naomi Connor is making sure Brennan Shipping's computer system is un-hackable. Unbeknownst to Joe Casey, Naomi hacked into the company's computer system when she was only twelve, nearly bringing the company down. Now she plans to redeem herself, but her plans don't include falling in love with Joe. And Joe's don't include dating a work associate or any kind of long-term relationship. If they do give in to the attraction between them...if he does find out about what she did all those years ago...they could be in BIG TROUBLE.BIG TROUBLE has a great plot, great romance, great hero/heroine. I learned a few things I didn't know, which is always a bonus. Although it has laugh out loud lines, there is also a serious underpinning. In the story beginning, Naomi says she's looking for redemption, but what they're both looking for is acceptance. And, of course, a lot of sex. This book has both. After reading it, I want to read Jameson's first book, MY HERO. | 989 | [
"Computer security consultant Naomi Connor is making sure Brennan Shipping's computer system is un-hackable.",
"Unbeknownst to Joe Casey, Naomi hacked into the company's computer system when she was only twelve, nearly bringing the company down.",
"Now she plans to redeem herself, but her plans don't include falling in love with Joe.",
"And Joe's don't include dating a work associate or any kind of long-term relationship.",
"If they do give in to the attraction between them...if he does find out about what she did all those years ago...they could be in BIG TROUBLE.BIG TROUBLE has a great plot, great romance, great hero/heroine.",
"I learned a few things I didn't know, which is always a bonus.",
"Although it has laugh out loud lines, there is also a serious underpinning.",
"In the story beginning, Naomi says she's looking for redemption, but what they're both looking for is acceptance.",
"And, of course, a lot of sex.",
"This book has both.",
"After reading it, I want to read Jameson's first book, MY HERO."
] |
5 | Wonderful classic | Lord Dunsany published "King of Elfland's Daughter" in 1924, and it's as fresh now as it must have been then. Dunsany uses slightly archaic language, but tells this story of love lost and regained in beautiful tones. His sense of the magical, of experiences beyond what the human world can offer, comes through more clearly than any other writer could have managed. Hunting for sport, the hero's great delight, appeals to me not at all, but even that couldn't cancel out the enjoyment I found in every other part of this story.But, more than the story itself, Lord Dunsany's classic can also be read as a founding document of modern fantasy. According to the cover blurbs, he influenced Arthur Clarke, Yeats, L. Sprague de Camp, Andre Norton, and many others who've led the way in recent fantasy. It's interesting to see how things ahve changed since this was written, but it's also quite remarkable to see an original influence behind so many newer and more familiar stories.-- wiredweird | 989 | [
"Lord Dunsany published \"King of Elfland's Daughter\" in 1924, and it's as fresh now as it must have been then.",
"Dunsany uses slightly archaic language, but tells this story of love lost and regained in beautiful tones.",
"His sense of the magical, of experiences beyond what the human world can offer, comes through more clearly than any other writer could have managed.",
"Hunting for sport, the hero's great delight, appeals to me not at all, but even that couldn't cancel out the enjoyment I found in every other part of this story.But, more than the story itself, Lord Dunsany's classic can also be read as a founding document of modern fantasy.",
"According to the cover blurbs, he influenced Arthur Clarke, Yeats, L.",
"Sprague de Camp, Andre Norton, and many others who've led the way in recent fantasy.",
"It's interesting to see how things ahve changed since this was written, but it's also quite remarkable to see an original influence behind so many newer and more familiar stories.-- wiredweird"
] |
5 | It's better than OK | I first time I heard Slimm was on that Outkast song 'Gangsta S**t' and thought his rhymes and voice were pretty tight. So anyway last week I saw 'The Skinny' sitting at one of the listening stations at Virgin records megastore, so I decided to listen to it. Well the whole first half of the CD blew me away. I bought it, needless to say, (not at Virgin, though :) ) and I have to say that it's easily the best hip-hop CD I've heard this year. The CD has both really slammin club-type jams and also some really tight, ambient, mellow songs. It doesn't come across as really schizophrenic production though - for some reason it all fits together perfect and just works. If you haven't heard any of the songs off this CD, you have got to check out "It's OK", "Timelock", "This Young G", "Lil Buddy", and "It Ain't Easy". That should give you a feel of what this CD is about. Honestly I think even many of the non-singles on this CD are better than a lot of the hip-hop on the radio right now. | 989 | [
"I first time I heard Slimm was on that Outkast song 'Gangsta S**t' and thought his rhymes and voice were pretty tight.",
"So anyway last week I saw 'The Skinny' sitting at one of the listening stations at Virgin records megastore, so I decided to listen to it.",
"Well the whole first half of the CD blew me away.",
"I bought it, needless to say, (not at Virgin, though :) ) and I have to say that it's easily the best hip-hop CD I've heard this year.",
"The CD has both really slammin club-type jams and also some really tight, ambient, mellow songs.",
"It doesn't come across as really schizophrenic production though - for some reason it all fits together perfect and just works.",
"If you haven't heard any of the songs off this CD, you have got to check out \"It's OK\", \"Timelock\", \"This Young G\", \"Lil Buddy\", and \"It Ain't Easy\".",
"That should give you a feel of what this CD is about.",
"Honestly I think even many of the non-singles on this CD are better than a lot of the hip-hop on the radio right now."
] |
5 | One was all it took. | I have recently returned to the Christian Faith, and our non-denominational church plays a lot of contemporary music. On a subsequent road trip, I started paying more attention to the Christian radio stations, and discovered K-LOVE. After hearing a couple of songs that I had heard in church, I heard "Grace Like Rain". Had I not been driving, it would have brought me to my knees. I had never heard such a touching rendition of our old classic, "Amazing Grace".The title track to this album quickly became, and remains to this day, my favorite song of all time. The rest of the album is wonderful, but cannot overcome Grace's initial impact as a new listener. Todd Agnew shares the credit for bringing me back to Jesus.UPDATE: I subsequently saw Todd Agnew in concert. Sadly, his attitude is that if we don't give to his chosen charity, we are not Christians. When I met him after the concert, as he signed autographs, my wife complimented him and thanked him. He was rude and dismissive. | 989 | [
"I have recently returned to the Christian Faith, and our non-denominational church plays a lot of contemporary music.",
"On a subsequent road trip, I started paying more attention to the Christian radio stations, and discovered K-LOVE.",
"After hearing a couple of songs that I had heard in church, I heard \"Grace Like Rain\".",
"Had I not been driving, it would have brought me to my knees.",
"I had never heard such a touching rendition of our old classic, \"Amazing Grace\".The title track to this album quickly became, and remains to this day, my favorite song of all time.",
"The rest of the album is wonderful, but cannot overcome Grace's initial impact as a new listener.",
"Todd Agnew shares the credit for bringing me back to Jesus.UPDATE: I subsequently saw Todd Agnew in concert.",
"Sadly, his attitude is that if we don't give to his chosen charity, we are not Christians.",
"When I met him after the concert, as he signed autographs, my wife complimented him and thanked him.",
"He was rude and dismissive."
] |
5 | Shudda ate the director! | I never really noticed that Mike and the Bots were a little weak on this movie until I readthe other reviews below. To me it doesn't really matter. The Creeping Terror is such alame attempt at movie making that it doesn't leave much for the gang to point out. Inmy personal opinion Creeping Terror is the worst movie, from a craft standpoint, thatwas ever released.Other movies have stupid looking monsters, feckless acting and poorscripts but Creeping combines all three and adds a NARATION that puts at the pinnacleof poorly made movies. This movie is a new type of bad. Actors mouth their lines andthe narrator describes what they are saying. It is like the movie was made in someforeign language that can only be paraphrased. At times the movie is narrated,sometimes it is a talky and near the end it is a silent slapstick. If you are looking for thebest of Mike and the bots this ain't it.If you are looking for near total ineptitude inmovie making you came to the right place.Leonard | 989 | [
"I never really noticed that Mike and the Bots were a little weak on this movie until I readthe other reviews below.",
"To me it doesn't really matter.",
"The Creeping Terror is such alame attempt at movie making that it doesn't leave much for the gang to point out.",
"Inmy personal opinion Creeping Terror is the worst movie, from a craft standpoint, thatwas ever released.Other movies have stupid looking monsters, feckless acting and poorscripts but Creeping combines all three and adds a NARATION that puts at the pinnacleof poorly made movies.",
"This movie is a new type of bad.",
"Actors mouth their lines andthe narrator describes what they are saying.",
"It is like the movie was made in someforeign language that can only be paraphrased.",
"At times the movie is narrated,sometimes it is a talky and near the end it is a silent slapstick.",
"If you are looking for thebest of Mike and the bots this ain't it.If you are looking for near total ineptitude inmovie making you came to the right place.Leonard"
] |
5 | What the heck? | This was easily the dumbest book I've ever read. I gave it five stars because I don't like to give negative reviews, but holy cow this book was beyond ridiculous. I've never read a book written by an adult with adult subject matters sounding like it was written by a first grader. And not the writing style per se, but the content. Totally childish. Over and over again I kept thinking "how did this get published?" How does a publishing house read this and think to themselves "we have a winner!" You may have to read this book just to see what I mean. And actually it will help you to enjoy better authors like Connelly, Baldacci, and Sandford even more. The Lake is like cleansing your palette so to speak. And don't we all need that now and then. Something totally lousy to help us appreciate the good stuff. If everything was outstanding you wouldn't know how truly good it was after awhile. So let's thank Richard for this ludicrous novel. See? I can find the positive in everything. | 989 | [
"This was easily the dumbest book I've ever read.",
"I gave it five stars because I don't like to give negative reviews, but holy cow this book was beyond ridiculous.",
"I've never read a book written by an adult with adult subject matters sounding like it was written by a first grader.",
"And not the writing style per se, but the content.",
"Totally childish.",
"Over and over again I kept thinking \"how did this get published?",
"\" How does a publishing house read this and think to themselves \"we have a winner!",
"\" You may have to read this book just to see what I mean.",
"And actually it will help you to enjoy better authors like Connelly, Baldacci, and Sandford even more.",
"The Lake is like cleansing your palette so to speak.",
"And don't we all need that now and then.",
"Something totally lousy to help us appreciate the good stuff.",
"If everything was outstanding you wouldn't know how truly good it was after awhile.",
"So let's thank Richard for this ludicrous novel.",
"See?",
"I can find the positive in everything."
] |
5 | Non-Stop Guilty Pleasure | "Deep Rising" is one of those guilty pleasures. Even though it borrows from so many flicks ("Alien," "Poseidon Adventure," etc.), it is nonetheless a very entertaining roller coaster ride of a movie. It starts quick and never lets up. Lots of tight and involving action sequences; good (if not great) special effects; and a cast of some good and awful actors! I had a hoot watching it. The monster was pretty awesome, and the villains certainly deserved what they got. Wes Studi's final scene is one of the most vile characterizations in modern horror films. Kevin O'Connor is very enjoyable in his whiny supporting role. My favorite of his many one-liners: "Can you just catch asthma?". Treat Williams is a good anti-hero and Anthony Heald is awful as the main villain, but you can't help waiting for him to get his! The rest of the cast is typical and adequate, although I think poor Wes Studi couldn't have gotten much more "wooden". All in all, one of those great B-movies of the 90's! | 989 | [
"\"Deep Rising\" is one of those guilty pleasures.",
"Even though it borrows from so many flicks (\"Alien,\" \"Poseidon Adventure,\" etc.), it is nonetheless a very entertaining roller coaster ride of a movie.",
"It starts quick and never lets up.",
"Lots of tight and involving action sequences; good (if not great) special effects; and a cast of some good and awful actors!",
"I had a hoot watching it.",
"The monster was pretty awesome, and the villains certainly deserved what they got.",
"Wes Studi's final scene is one of the most vile characterizations in modern horror films.",
"Kevin O'Connor is very enjoyable in his whiny supporting role.",
"My favorite of his many one-liners: \"Can you just catch asthma?",
"\".",
"Treat Williams is a good anti-hero and Anthony Heald is awful as the main villain, but you can't help waiting for him to get his!",
"The rest of the cast is typical and adequate, although I think poor Wes Studi couldn't have gotten much more \"wooden\".",
"All in all, one of those great B-movies of the 90's!"
] |
5 | Excellent ! | This book will soon have you moving your limbs in unexpected ways if you practice according to the authors' recommendations. You'll find minimum speeds suggested by the authors; they'll seem wildly fast to you at first, but here's my advice: set your metronome at a low speed, between 40 and 50 beats per sec; practice each excercise for 2 minutes without stopping and increase the tempo by one beat (50,51,52...). Don't skip one single speed. By doing this, it should take you days or even weeks, depending on how much time you put daily, to play an excercise at the suggested tempos. However, once you finish, you'll be amazed at how precise and fast you will have become with the excercise, and most important, you'll notice you can play grooves and fills you couldn't play before (this is how I played some double bass for the first time). I have only been playing for one year and a half; I'm a beginner, but a promising beginner, and I owe a great deal of my progress to this method. | 989 | [
"This book will soon have you moving your limbs in unexpected ways if you practice according to the authors' recommendations.",
"You'll find minimum speeds suggested by the authors; they'll seem wildly fast to you at first, but here's my advice: set your metronome at a low speed, between 40 and 50 beats per sec; practice each excercise for 2 minutes without stopping and increase the tempo by one beat (50,51,52...).",
"Don't skip one single speed.",
"By doing this, it should take you days or even weeks, depending on how much time you put daily, to play an excercise at the suggested tempos.",
"However, once you finish, you'll be amazed at how precise and fast you will have become with the excercise, and most important, you'll notice you can play grooves and fills you couldn't play before (this is how I played some double bass for the first time).",
"I have only been playing for one year and a half; I'm a beginner, but a promising beginner, and I owe a great deal of my progress to this method."
] |
5 | LadyHawke Revisited | I agree with one of the other reviewers, LadyHawke has always been one of my all-time favorites and one of the only things I could ever criticize about the film was it's strange soundtrack. However after purchasing it and playing it through I've actually come to enjoy it very much. My favorite tracks would have to be the more traditional orchestral pieces such as the Main Title, one that truly stands out is the beautiful No. 7 track, "Phillippe Describes Isabeau" and the following Gregorian chants in track 8 "Bishop's Procession". Another track that is more in keeping with the time period is the medieval sounding track 9, "Wedding Music" but those are just my personal faves. There are several other tracks that are dramatic and suspenseful and even the modern rock mixed tracks are catchy outside the film. Overall an enjoyable and entertaining soundtrack but still feel that during the film some of the modern rock music is jarringly out of place in this beautiful timeless tale. | 989 | [
"I agree with one of the other reviewers, LadyHawke has always been one of my all-time favorites and one of the only things I could ever criticize about the film was it's strange soundtrack.",
"However after purchasing it and playing it through I've actually come to enjoy it very much.",
"My favorite tracks would have to be the more traditional orchestral pieces such as the Main Title, one that truly stands out is the beautiful No.",
"7 track, \"Phillippe Describes Isabeau\" and the following Gregorian chants in track 8 \"Bishop's Procession\".",
"Another track that is more in keeping with the time period is the medieval sounding track 9, \"Wedding Music\" but those are just my personal faves.",
"There are several other tracks that are dramatic and suspenseful and even the modern rock mixed tracks are catchy outside the film.",
"Overall an enjoyable and entertaining soundtrack but still feel that during the film some of the modern rock music is jarringly out of place in this beautiful timeless tale."
] |
5 | A new favorite | I'd bet that almost everyone knows someone a little or a lot like a Miles or a Jack in this movie. Everything about this movie is just great. Totally entertaining from start to finish. Two polar opposite friends personalitywise, go on a week long wine tasting trip , making for one of the best 'buddy movies' ever made. But it's satisfying on deeper levels too. The situations those guys are in, nearly scene by scene, are things alot of middle aged folks can relate too and the comic interplay between Paul Giamatti and Thomas Hayden Church is just perfect. I nearly died laughing at the 'run the car into the tree' scene! Lots of others too.. The beautiful wine country backdrops give the movie such a unique 'California cool' vibe too and also the laid back , cool jazz music from the very 1st scene at Miles apartment. The movie is so well done, from the screenplay to the character development to the plot....I can't think of anything negative about this movie at all. A new favorite. | 989 | [
"I'd bet that almost everyone knows someone a little or a lot like a Miles or a Jack in this movie.",
"Everything about this movie is just great.",
"Totally entertaining from start to finish.",
"Two polar opposite friends personalitywise, go on a week long wine tasting trip , making for one of the best 'buddy movies' ever made.",
"But it's satisfying on deeper levels too.",
"The situations those guys are in, nearly scene by scene, are things alot of middle aged folks can relate too and the comic interplay between Paul Giamatti and Thomas Hayden Church is just perfect.",
"I nearly died laughing at the 'run the car into the tree' scene!",
"Lots of others too..",
"The beautiful wine country backdrops give the movie such a unique 'California cool' vibe too and also the laid back , cool jazz music from the very 1st scene at Miles apartment.",
"The movie is so well done, from the screenplay to the character development to the plot....I can't think of anything negative about this movie at all.",
"A new favorite."
] |
5 | Sick and Wonderful... | A pretty little girl, a quiet neighborhood, an insane aunt, and a cell in the basement are all that are needed to make this book a read that will keep you up long after you have closed the book. Meg is new to the neighborhood, after having been orphaned, she finds herself with her crazed aunt who has a serious grudge against her. At first the Aunt is just rude and uncaring towards Meg. However, once she begins fighting back, Meg's torture escalates into some of the most violent and terrifying scenes ever written. To add insult to [serious] injury, the boys from the block are all allowed to watch and sometimes to touch... Meg doesnt dare fight back anymore or her aunt will switch her evil attentions to Meg's crippled younger sister. Then things become unimaginable.This story is gruesome and horrible, but like a brutal car accident, it is hard to look away. The Girl Next Door will make you not want to meet your neighbors, or if you do, wonder what is in their basement.Relic113 | 989 | [
"A pretty little girl, a quiet neighborhood, an insane aunt, and a cell in the basement are all that are needed to make this book a read that will keep you up long after you have closed the book.",
"Meg is new to the neighborhood, after having been orphaned, she finds herself with her crazed aunt who has a serious grudge against her.",
"At first the Aunt is just rude and uncaring towards Meg.",
"However, once she begins fighting back, Meg's torture escalates into some of the most violent and terrifying scenes ever written.",
"To add insult to [serious] injury, the boys from the block are all allowed to watch and sometimes to touch... Meg doesnt dare fight back anymore or her aunt will switch her evil attentions to Meg's crippled younger sister.",
"Then things become unimaginable.This story is gruesome and horrible, but like a brutal car accident, it is hard to look away.",
"The Girl Next Door will make you not want to meet your neighbors, or if you do, wonder what is in their basement.Relic113"
] |
5 | ronnie is back | One of the greatest shows I ever saw was Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters in 1995 in Portsmouth, NH-- three hours of blues and deep jazz and gospel grooves. The same holds true for this new album, though it does not feature as much jazz material as the previous albums have. Instead, the emphasis is on intense blues shuffles and ballads, with one vocal (a great gospel collaboration that suggest Ronnie coulld do a full album of ths). As always, Ronnie's tone and attack are breath-taking, esp. in paying tribute to folks like Otis Rush and Howlin' Wolf (and his lead Hubert Sumlin).The liner notes are quite revealing and inspirational, with Ronnie confessing that his love of music makes his recent triumphs over manic-depression that much sweeter. (And props to Ronnie for paying respects to the next generation of guitarists, esp. Sue Foley). For long-time fans, this will be a welcome album. For newcomers, you're in for a real treat--once you've heard Ronnie, you're a fan for life. | 989 | [
"One of the greatest shows I ever saw was Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters in 1995 in Portsmouth, NH-- three hours of blues and deep jazz and gospel grooves.",
"The same holds true for this new album, though it does not feature as much jazz material as the previous albums have.",
"Instead, the emphasis is on intense blues shuffles and ballads, with one vocal (a great gospel collaboration that suggest Ronnie coulld do a full album of ths).",
"As always, Ronnie's tone and attack are breath-taking, esp.",
"in paying tribute to folks like Otis Rush and Howlin' Wolf (and his lead Hubert Sumlin).The liner notes are quite revealing and inspirational, with Ronnie confessing that his love of music makes his recent triumphs over manic-depression that much sweeter.",
"(And props to Ronnie for paying respects to the next generation of guitarists, esp.",
"Sue Foley).",
"For long-time fans, this will be a welcome album.",
"For newcomers, you're in for a real treat--once you've heard Ronnie, you're a fan for life."
] |
5 | Hulk Vs Abomination | Wow!, what a great issue in Bruce Jones Hulk run. The Story is awesome the government hire Emil Blonsky (Abomination) to hunt done Bruce Banner , but abomination has a personal vendetta with Bruce. Banner meets a woman in a cafe and shares some attraction to her but, it is revealed to be Blonsky wife and the tables turn. The story is good complex and has pushed Jones's run continuing the arc of the story with things about the hard disc that the government are all fighting over then it is reveled what is on the disc. The artwork is incredible very colorful and beautiful at times. The ending fight is amazing between Hulk and Abomination reminds me a lot of the Incredible Hulk Movie which heavily pulled material from this series.Overall if your a Hulk fan and you want a good Hulk Vs Abomination Story this is it. Also If your a fan of the film and wanna now what source material the pulled from check out Bruce jones run. There's only one word to describe this book Incredible!!!!! | 989 | [
"Wow!",
", what a great issue in Bruce Jones Hulk run.",
"The Story is awesome the government hire Emil Blonsky (Abomination) to hunt done Bruce Banner , but abomination has a personal vendetta with Bruce.",
"Banner meets a woman in a cafe and shares some attraction to her but, it is revealed to be Blonsky wife and the tables turn.",
"The story is good complex and has pushed Jones's run continuing the arc of the story with things about the hard disc that the government are all fighting over then it is reveled what is on the disc.",
"The artwork is incredible very colorful and beautiful at times.",
"The ending fight is amazing between Hulk and Abomination reminds me a lot of the Incredible Hulk Movie which heavily pulled material from this series.Overall if your a Hulk fan and you want a good Hulk Vs Abomination Story this is it.",
"Also If your a fan of the film and wanna now what source material the pulled from check out Bruce jones run.",
"There's only one word to describe this book Incredible!!!",
"!!"
] |
5 | Best first novel EVER! | Although the premise and plot of this book has been done over and over, no one has done it better. The story of an abused wife and mother who finally takes action will not be new. However the tension, feelings, and fear of Mary Grace Winters is presented in a moment by moment way that keeps you on the edge of your chair, bed or floor. Wherever you choose to read. We are not kept in the dark about the feelings and motives of her husband or the man, (Max) who sees the kindness, generosity, and love that Caroline ( AKA Mary Grace ) has to offer. After seven years the worst happens and her policeman husband finds out she and her son are alive. With exquisite detail we follow him on his hunt. We follow Caroline as she finally becomes the woman she was meant to be. We see the dark edges of her soul and the ravages of horror meated out to her and her child. I could not put it down. You will not be disappointed. Spine-chilling suspense, unusual twists, and a great ending. Go for it. | 989 | [
"Although the premise and plot of this book has been done over and over, no one has done it better.",
"The story of an abused wife and mother who finally takes action will not be new.",
"However the tension, feelings, and fear of Mary Grace Winters is presented in a moment by moment way that keeps you on the edge of your chair, bed or floor.",
"Wherever you choose to read.",
"We are not kept in the dark about the feelings and motives of her husband or the man, (Max) who sees the kindness, generosity, and love that Caroline ( AKA Mary Grace ) has to offer.",
"After seven years the worst happens and her policeman husband finds out she and her son are alive.",
"With exquisite detail we follow him on his hunt.",
"We follow Caroline as she finally becomes the woman she was meant to be.",
"We see the dark edges of her soul and the ravages of horror meated out to her and her child.",
"I could not put it down.",
"You will not be disappointed.",
"Spine-chilling suspense, unusual twists, and a great ending.",
"Go for it."
] |
5 | It is not all about us | I have been working for over three decades and up until 2 years ago was blissfully ignorant of the joys and tribulations of working with people from another nation. I was sent to the UK for two weeks and returned home extremely frustrated as I felt that we had gotten nothing done. As long as I was there I was planning on getting done what I thought I had been sent to do. In typical fashion, when on a deadline (mine not theirs), I was expecting to work late and on the weekend. Well no, they left on time and definitely were not working the weekend. Hmmm. Really enjoyed working with them but my rush was definitely not their rush. But enough of that...now this little gem would have helped to set the stage for that trip and I only wish I would have had it to prepare me somewhat for working with people who speak the same language but approach work with a different attitude. It is eye opening and I know it will help in the future as I am exposed to other cultures and nationalities. | 989 | [
"I have been working for over three decades and up until 2 years ago was blissfully ignorant of the joys and tribulations of working with people from another nation.",
"I was sent to the UK for two weeks and returned home extremely frustrated as I felt that we had gotten nothing done.",
"As long as I was there I was planning on getting done what I thought I had been sent to do.",
"In typical fashion, when on a deadline (mine not theirs), I was expecting to work late and on the weekend.",
"Well no, they left on time and definitely were not working the weekend.",
"Hmmm.",
"Really enjoyed working with them but my rush was definitely not their rush.",
"But enough of that...now this little gem would have helped to set the stage for that trip and I only wish I would have had it to prepare me somewhat for working with people who speak the same language but approach work with a different attitude.",
"It is eye opening and I know it will help in the future as I am exposed to other cultures and nationalities."
] |
5 | Great 80's flick! | The first Teen Wolf was the best and the second was good too but not as good as the first one. Poor, Michael J. Fox didn't make it for Teen Wolf 2. When I first saw that movie it made me mad not to see Michael J. Fox. Jason is a great actor but I guess he felt a little bad for stealing Michael's role. It's great that it's coming on DVD I have been wanting it for along time. I have been searching every store I go to and I see Teen Wolf only for rent but not for sale but I'm glad that they are finally having it on DVD this year. I wouldn't say it's the best movie but it's one of my favorites. I hope they will release all the Back to the Future's on DVD soon because I think Michael J. Fox is my favorite actor. I guess the reason why he didn't do Teen Wolf 2 is because he was busy working on Secret of My Sucess. Because Teen Wolf 2 was made in 1987 and Secret of My Sucess was made the same year so I guess that's why. But I still think Teen Wolf 1 and 2 are great movies. CLASSIC! | 989 | [
"The first Teen Wolf was the best and the second was good too but not as good as the first one.",
"Poor, Michael J.",
"Fox didn't make it for Teen Wolf 2.",
"When I first saw that movie it made me mad not to see Michael J.",
"Fox.",
"Jason is a great actor but I guess he felt a little bad for stealing Michael's role.",
"It's great that it's coming on DVD I have been wanting it for along time.",
"I have been searching every store I go to and I see Teen Wolf only for rent but not for sale but I'm glad that they are finally having it on DVD this year.",
"I wouldn't say it's the best movie but it's one of my favorites.",
"I hope they will release all the Back to the Future's on DVD soon because I think Michael J.",
"Fox is my favorite actor.",
"I guess the reason why he didn't do Teen Wolf 2 is because he was busy working on Secret of My Sucess.",
"Because Teen Wolf 2 was made in 1987 and Secret of My Sucess was made the same year so I guess that's why.",
"But I still think Teen Wolf 1 and 2 are great movies.",
"CLASSIC!"
] |
5 | A Good Rede | This book is unique in its genre. Although necessarily speculative in nature, it is the product of both detailed academic research, and a long practical experience with runes, magic, and spiritual development.Having read most of the better known authors on runes (Blum, Thorsson, Howard, Pennick, etc), the more New-Agey tend to be poorly researched, while the more historical tend to lack much of an understanding of the psyche. The most dangerous are those that invent plausable sounding systems cobbled together from a mix of historical sources and suspect occult paths.Rune Rede contains a mix of research, experience, common sense, and deep wisdom. It is influenced by Thorsson's ideas, but does a much better job of it. This will not satisfy those looking for a more historical approach, but if you want ideas for the modern uses of runes in psychological and spiritual ways, Rune Rede is the best available.Sweyn Plowrightauthor ofThe Rune Primer: A Down to Earth Guide to the Runes | 989 | [
"This book is unique in its genre.",
"Although necessarily speculative in nature, it is the product of both detailed academic research, and a long practical experience with runes, magic, and spiritual development.Having read most of the better known authors on runes (Blum, Thorsson, Howard, Pennick, etc), the more New-Agey tend to be poorly researched, while the more historical tend to lack much of an understanding of the psyche.",
"The most dangerous are those that invent plausable sounding systems cobbled together from a mix of historical sources and suspect occult paths.Rune Rede contains a mix of research, experience, common sense, and deep wisdom.",
"It is influenced by Thorsson's ideas, but does a much better job of it.",
"This will not satisfy those looking for a more historical approach, but if you want ideas for the modern uses of runes in psychological and spiritual ways, Rune Rede is the best available.Sweyn Plowrightauthor ofThe Rune Primer: A Down to Earth Guide to the Runes"
] |
5 | Not your average film... | For those of us who have been successfully curtailed by the media, with their hollywood plots to hypnotize and pacify us through mind-numbing movies and "entertainment".. and are now ready to be challeneged to think outside the box.. this film is for you!For those who have a passion for social justice, human rights, freedom of speech and questioning "The Man".. this film is for you!And for those of us who LOVE Hip-Hop.. who truly love it and believe in its purpose and artform; believe that is a vehicle for self expression and self exploration.. this film is definitely for you!I had the pleasure of not only viewing the film, but also had a small part in its production, and I must say, the heart, the passion and honesty of this film and its creation are evident not only in the topics discussed in the film but also in the honesty of Danny Hoch's performance.This film has surpassed ridiculous legal battles and is now being made available for all to enjoy. I recommend this film!! | 989 | [
"For those of us who have been successfully curtailed by the media, with their hollywood plots to hypnotize and pacify us through mind-numbing movies and \"entertainment\"..",
"and are now ready to be challeneged to think outside the box..",
"this film is for you!",
"For those who have a passion for social justice, human rights, freedom of speech and questioning \"The Man\"..",
"this film is for you!",
"And for those of us who LOVE Hip-Hop..",
"who truly love it and believe in its purpose and artform; believe that is a vehicle for self expression and self exploration..",
"this film is definitely for you!",
"I had the pleasure of not only viewing the film, but also had a small part in its production, and I must say, the heart, the passion and honesty of this film and its creation are evident not only in the topics discussed in the film but also in the honesty of Danny Hoch's performance.This film has surpassed ridiculous legal battles and is now being made available for all to enjoy.",
"I recommend this film!!"
] |
5 | A master of the violin | It seems incomprehensible that this recording has gone unnoticed for 4 years on Amazon. (No reviews?) Here is some of the most assuring violin playing you will hear. There is a delicate strength of phrasing and certainness of intonation as well asd confident energy that puts one at ease to simply let the music enter you. The playing is bold and embraces you and the musical composition is perfectly suited to the player. Not since Hilary Hahn's solo Bach debut has a violinist so impressed me. In Ysaye's violin sonatas we find the ghost of Bach's own partitas and sonatas roaming freely, especially given the shameless quotations from Bach himself. It's all very charming music. It would be nice to hear Ms Clamagirand's take on the Bach as well. And there are so many young violinists appearing these days. How does one choose? For $8.99 this download is worth every penny. The recording is beautiful and the accoustics perfect for such music. I await more recordings from this player. | 989 | [
"It seems incomprehensible that this recording has gone unnoticed for 4 years on Amazon.",
"(No reviews?",
") Here is some of the most assuring violin playing you will hear.",
"There is a delicate strength of phrasing and certainness of intonation as well asd confident energy that puts one at ease to simply let the music enter you.",
"The playing is bold and embraces you and the musical composition is perfectly suited to the player.",
"Not since Hilary Hahn's solo Bach debut has a violinist so impressed me.",
"In Ysaye's violin sonatas we find the ghost of Bach's own partitas and sonatas roaming freely, especially given the shameless quotations from Bach himself.",
"It's all very charming music.",
"It would be nice to hear Ms Clamagirand's take on the Bach as well.",
"And there are so many young violinists appearing these days.",
"How does one choose?",
"For $8.99 this download is worth every penny.",
"The recording is beautiful and the accoustics perfect for such music.",
"I await more recordings from this player."
] |
5 | Psychological Classic! | I have been fascinated by the concept of this classic work of Stevenson for years, but never took time to read it until now. It is a very quick, easy read, more like a short story than an actual novel. Some persons have misunderstood this book as a detective mystery rather than a psychological reflection upon the dual natures residing within every person. Stevenson here strikes a chord within us all by illustrating the potential darkness and evil of even the most exemplary of individuals.The introduction by Vladimir Nabokov, included with this version, is best read after the story itself. Nabokov's analysis is difficult to follow if the reader is not acquainted with the details of the plot. He provides valuable, thought-provoking insights into what Stevenson has accomplished in this timeless tale.I strongly recommend this classic to pastors, psychologists, and other persons who are interested in learning more about the struggle between good and evil within each human being. | 988 | [
"I have been fascinated by the concept of this classic work of Stevenson for years, but never took time to read it until now.",
"It is a very quick, easy read, more like a short story than an actual novel.",
"Some persons have misunderstood this book as a detective mystery rather than a psychological reflection upon the dual natures residing within every person.",
"Stevenson here strikes a chord within us all by illustrating the potential darkness and evil of even the most exemplary of individuals.The introduction by Vladimir Nabokov, included with this version, is best read after the story itself.",
"Nabokov's analysis is difficult to follow if the reader is not acquainted with the details of the plot.",
"He provides valuable, thought-provoking insights into what Stevenson has accomplished in this timeless tale.I strongly recommend this classic to pastors, psychologists, and other persons who are interested in learning more about the struggle between good and evil within each human being."
] |
5 | This is worth a look. | After watching this Anima I have to say it's one of the best I've seen in a long time. Not only is it worth a gander I dare say this twice "...it's one of the best I've seen in a long time." Get it, watch it, you won't be disappointed.If I were to describe this anima I would say it's kind of like Inuyasha in reverse. You have this all powerful, all knowing, wolf goddess who fallows this young, smart, well mannered business man who seeks his fortune in low risk trading but it seem to take place in the European area (most likely England) during the 14 - 16 hundreds with pretty much no dragon ball esc fighting that Inuyasha seemed to be prone to.So if you watch this hoping for a well animated fight seen; you won't get it. However; if you like a story driven by its players that is seemingly well writhen and beautifully well translated with little to no translation errors but with a Shakespearian feel to it with its mix of tragedy and comedy then this would be the anima for you. | 988 | [
"After watching this Anima I have to say it's one of the best I've seen in a long time.",
"Not only is it worth a gander I dare say this twice \"...it's one of the best I've seen in a long time.\" Get it, watch it, you won't be disappointed.If I were to describe this anima I would say it's kind of like Inuyasha in reverse.",
"You have this all powerful, all knowing, wolf goddess who fallows this young, smart, well mannered business man who seeks his fortune in low risk trading but it seem to take place in the European area (most likely England) during the 14 - 16 hundreds with pretty much no dragon ball esc fighting that Inuyasha seemed to be prone to.So if you watch this hoping for a well animated fight seen; you won't get it.",
"However; if you like a story driven by its players that is seemingly well writhen and beautifully well translated with little to no translation errors but with a Shakespearian feel to it with its mix of tragedy and comedy then this would be the anima for you."
] |
5 | An Incredible Debut! | The Brothers Gibb first international album is a masterpiece of songwriting, singing and production. Squeezed in the time zone of British Pop Groups ala the Beatles, they had small chance of doing well, considering they had the same vocal harmonies that the Beatles had (although they started them earlier than the Beatles in Manchester, England). Other than that, this set contains classic, everlasting songs that continue to be covered by other artists. Nearly EVERY song has been sung by another artist and "To Love Somebody" has been covered more than 250 times, according to Rolling Stone. Not a small achievement, by any mean, by three teenagers! Hats off to the three teen brothers who took the current technology of the time and survived, despite the georgeous Beatles, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" of 1967. What a start!Footnote: 1980's Bee Gees technical engineer, Scott Glasel mentioned to me that whenever he feels a need for inspiration, he puts on Bee Gees First. | 988 | [
"The Brothers Gibb first international album is a masterpiece of songwriting, singing and production.",
"Squeezed in the time zone of British Pop Groups ala the Beatles, they had small chance of doing well, considering they had the same vocal harmonies that the Beatles had (although they started them earlier than the Beatles in Manchester, England).",
"Other than that, this set contains classic, everlasting songs that continue to be covered by other artists.",
"Nearly EVERY song has been sung by another artist and \"To Love Somebody\" has been covered more than 250 times, according to Rolling Stone.",
"Not a small achievement, by any mean, by three teenagers!",
"Hats off to the three teen brothers who took the current technology of the time and survived, despite the georgeous Beatles, \"Sgt.",
"Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band\" of 1967.",
"What a start!",
"Footnote: 1980's Bee Gees technical engineer, Scott Glasel mentioned to me that whenever he feels a need for inspiration, he puts on Bee Gees First."
] |
5 | Blue waters | There are really two parts to this film.The first one is a beach and underwater film with the characters portrayed by Paul Walker and Jessica Alba. If you look at the cover of the blu-ray, that picture is worth a thousand words, and that's pretty much the first part of the film. This blu-ray also features Scott Caan, from the current TV series "Hawaii Five-O". It's a fairly peaceful life on an island paradise.The second part of the film involves discovery, temptation, guile, violence, guns, danger, betrayal, and death. You also have the introduction of a bunch of crazy, nasty, wicked, vile and murderous characters. Who wants to watch all the gore and pain? Sometimes, you just don't want to see blood everywhere.You can summarize it as a Garden of Eden theme, with knowledge, temptation, and a fall from Grace, sending them from a peaceful paradise into a twisted hell.Needless to say, I prefer the first part. I give five stars for the first part and just ignore the second part. | 988 | [
"There are really two parts to this film.The first one is a beach and underwater film with the characters portrayed by Paul Walker and Jessica Alba.",
"If you look at the cover of the blu-ray, that picture is worth a thousand words, and that's pretty much the first part of the film.",
"This blu-ray also features Scott Caan, from the current TV series \"Hawaii Five-O\".",
"It's a fairly peaceful life on an island paradise.The second part of the film involves discovery, temptation, guile, violence, guns, danger, betrayal, and death.",
"You also have the introduction of a bunch of crazy, nasty, wicked, vile and murderous characters.",
"Who wants to watch all the gore and pain?",
"Sometimes, you just don't want to see blood everywhere.You can summarize it as a Garden of Eden theme, with knowledge, temptation, and a fall from Grace, sending them from a peaceful paradise into a twisted hell.Needless to say, I prefer the first part.",
"I give five stars for the first part and just ignore the second part."
] |
5 | excellent book | I just finished this book today, and I was amazed the whole time.I guess it turns out that I have been somewhat of a Howard Roark all of my life, but not entirely I must admit. This book is excellently written; Ayn Rand uses many literary techniques I believed to be my own (especially in the first couple of pages)The only problems I found:-The book seemed to be a bit too long for me. I don't mean this in terms of pages, but in terms of storyline (I'm definately not afraid to read long books. One of may favorites happens to be War and Peace). I think that the book should have focussed more on Howard Roark than it did; this would have made the message of the book stronger. There were too many scenes that seemed unnecessary to me.-Toohey - -I think that his speech in Peter's room kind of ruined it for me. He reminded me too much of an insane super-villain.Other than these two things I think it was an excellent book, and offers many brilliant insights into society and morality. | 988 | [
"I just finished this book today, and I was amazed the whole time.I guess it turns out that I have been somewhat of a Howard Roark all of my life, but not entirely I must admit.",
"This book is excellently written; Ayn Rand uses many literary techniques I believed to be my own (especially in the first couple of pages)The only problems I found:-The book seemed to be a bit too long for me.",
"I don't mean this in terms of pages, but in terms of storyline (I'm definately not afraid to read long books.",
"One of may favorites happens to be War and Peace).",
"I think that the book should have focussed more on Howard Roark than it did; this would have made the message of the book stronger.",
"There were too many scenes that seemed unnecessary to me.-Toohey - -I think that his speech in Peter's room kind of ruined it for me.",
"He reminded me too much of an insane super-villain.Other than these two things I think it was an excellent book, and offers many brilliant insights into society and morality."
] |
5 | Afficionados...or not! | I agree with Bill: every theatre aficionado must have this CD! However, even those who aren't aficonados should seriously consider this CD. Many people think "Cats" is a meaningless, pointless musical; but if you really pay attention, there IS a plot and a point. (Contrary to popular belief!) It does make sense, too. The music tells of each cat--a little biography of each, if you will--and why they should be granted another 9 lives. However, if you pay very close attention and TRY to get the meaning out of it, you will. This CD evokes the true meaning of the music and the show: appearances can be deceiving, and looks aren't everything. Just because someone isn't perfect looking on the outside doesn't mean they are a bad person on the inside. I really hope you consider getting this CD; "Cats" isn't the longest running Broadway show because of a bunch of very slim people in skin tight outfits. It's because of the music, the magic, and the beauty of the music and story! Enjoy! | 988 | [
"I agree with Bill: every theatre aficionado must have this CD!",
"However, even those who aren't aficonados should seriously consider this CD.",
"Many people think \"Cats\" is a meaningless, pointless musical; but if you really pay attention, there IS a plot and a point.",
"(Contrary to popular belief!",
") It does make sense, too.",
"The music tells of each cat--a little biography of each, if you will--and why they should be granted another 9 lives.",
"However, if you pay very close attention and TRY to get the meaning out of it, you will.",
"This CD evokes the true meaning of the music and the show: appearances can be deceiving, and looks aren't everything.",
"Just because someone isn't perfect looking on the outside doesn't mean they are a bad person on the inside.",
"I really hope you consider getting this CD; \"Cats\" isn't the longest running Broadway show because of a bunch of very slim people in skin tight outfits.",
"It's because of the music, the magic, and the beauty of the music and story!",
"Enjoy!"
] |
5 | BRILLIANT | Mel Brook's "Young Frankenstein" is inspired in every respect, from casting, to scripts, sets, actors, direction, etc; it is timeless in every sense of the word. The material is as funny now as it was then with Wilder and Feldman dishing out some of the funniest dialogue ever penned. Madeline Cahn as Elizabeth is a triumph as is Cloris Leachman's Frau Bluecher. Not a weak link in the cast or in the entire film. Shot in glorious black and white using the actual laboratory set James Whale used in the original "Frankenstein." I never tire of this film and goodness knows I've seen it countless times. Teri Garr, Peter Boyle and Gene Hackman are each absolutely wonderful in their respective roles. Not to be missed. In the event that you're only familiar with the more recent Mel Brooks movies (sadly enough, all dreadful) and wondering why he is considered a legend in the film industry, watch "Young Frankenstein" and you'll understand just exactly why he is deserving of that title. | 988 | [
"Mel Brook's \"Young Frankenstein\" is inspired in every respect, from casting, to scripts, sets, actors, direction, etc; it is timeless in every sense of the word.",
"The material is as funny now as it was then with Wilder and Feldman dishing out some of the funniest dialogue ever penned.",
"Madeline Cahn as Elizabeth is a triumph as is Cloris Leachman's Frau Bluecher.",
"Not a weak link in the cast or in the entire film.",
"Shot in glorious black and white using the actual laboratory set James Whale used in the original \"Frankenstein.\" I never tire of this film and goodness knows I've seen it countless times.",
"Teri Garr, Peter Boyle and Gene Hackman are each absolutely wonderful in their respective roles.",
"Not to be missed.",
"In the event that you're only familiar with the more recent Mel Brooks movies (sadly enough, all dreadful) and wondering why he is considered a legend in the film industry, watch \"Young Frankenstein\" and you'll understand just exactly why he is deserving of that title."
] |
5 | Harmless Fun!! | Ahhhhh killing in the Star Wars universe, is there anything more fun? Well besides maybe watching a Star Wars movie that is. Battlefront takes us into the world like Metal of Honor or the actual Battlefront games for PC. Where your life is a rather short one (unless you're lucky), and spawning is a common thing. In this direct assult adventure it's very easy to get lost in the intense battles that are happening all around you. The most impressive fact has to be the multiplayer modes both splitscreen and online as well. Playing either against or with a team or one other player increases the fun ten times fold. I'd say the only draw-back is the limited number of maps. However large they are, there just isn't that many to really make your mouth water. There is a second Star Wars battlefront in the works for November release with a larger number of maps and size as well. So maybe you'd be better off waiting. But in the mean-time you might as well go for this title here. Enjoy!! | 988 | [
"Ahhhhh killing in the Star Wars universe, is there anything more fun?",
"Well besides maybe watching a Star Wars movie that is.",
"Battlefront takes us into the world like Metal of Honor or the actual Battlefront games for PC.",
"Where your life is a rather short one (unless you're lucky), and spawning is a common thing.",
"In this direct assult adventure it's very easy to get lost in the intense battles that are happening all around you.",
"The most impressive fact has to be the multiplayer modes both splitscreen and online as well.",
"Playing either against or with a team or one other player increases the fun ten times fold.",
"I'd say the only draw-back is the limited number of maps.",
"However large they are, there just isn't that many to really make your mouth water.",
"There is a second Star Wars battlefront in the works for November release with a larger number of maps and size as well.",
"So maybe you'd be better off waiting.",
"But in the mean-time you might as well go for this title here.",
"Enjoy!!"
] |
5 | This movie rocks! | Underworld is magnificent! It is a battle between Lycans and Vampires.From the music to the dark set. This movie is awesome! You get pulled into the movie at the opening when you see Vampires watching the city and then they go in for the hunt because they see Lycans are in the city and following someone. It starts out with action as they start a whole scene fighting one another. It is not your typical love story it is more based on Vampires vs. Lycans but you get a sense of love with Kate and Scott. But it in now way takes away from the action you feel in this movie. You will not be displeased with this movie it has a lot of cool special effects and the blood going into Viktor was neat. I love when they also walk into the house and the cool techno music was playing and the Vampires were just all sitting around while they crew walked through. It is a great movie with great heart. I read some reviews and not sure why so bad I usually hate movies like this but I love this one! | 988 | [
"Underworld is magnificent!",
"It is a battle between Lycans and Vampires.From the music to the dark set.",
"This movie is awesome!",
"You get pulled into the movie at the opening when you see Vampires watching the city and then they go in for the hunt because they see Lycans are in the city and following someone.",
"It starts out with action as they start a whole scene fighting one another.",
"It is not your typical love story it is more based on Vampires vs.",
"Lycans but you get a sense of love with Kate and Scott.",
"But it in now way takes away from the action you feel in this movie.",
"You will not be displeased with this movie it has a lot of cool special effects and the blood going into Viktor was neat.",
"I love when they also walk into the house and the cool techno music was playing and the Vampires were just all sitting around while they crew walked through.",
"It is a great movie with great heart.",
"I read some reviews and not sure why so bad I usually hate movies like this but I love this one!"
] |
5 | what's not to like?!? | Here's a quick breakdown:1. Harpers will feed your need for the trivial. The Index is a fascinating collection of facts and figures, and the front-of-book section is probably one of the most quirky, laugh-out-loud funny and stimulating in the business.2. Great fiction. Some up-and-comers submit, along with some old pros (a recent story by Joyce Carol Oates was outstanding)3. Great features. Some great topics, albeit a lot of environmental stuff, it's still well-rounded and well-informed. Great ones I've read recently include a look at maids, SUVs, education reform and more.I can see why people might not like this magazine because it appears to be "uppity." In fact, the only thing that annoys me about this magazine is the letters to the editor, where all of the Ivy-league intellectuals write in and try to prove how smart they are. But I think the appeal is more widespread than that. And you'll be paying less than a dollar an issue -- you'll definitely get your money's worth. | 988 | [
"Here's a quick breakdown:1.",
"Harpers will feed your need for the trivial.",
"The Index is a fascinating collection of facts and figures, and the front-of-book section is probably one of the most quirky, laugh-out-loud funny and stimulating in the business.2. Great fiction.",
"Some up-and-comers submit, along with some old pros (a recent story by Joyce Carol Oates was outstanding)3.",
"Great features.",
"Some great topics, albeit a lot of environmental stuff, it's still well-rounded and well-informed.",
"Great ones I've read recently include a look at maids, SUVs, education reform and more.I can see why people might not like this magazine because it appears to be \"uppity.\" In fact, the only thing that annoys me about this magazine is the letters to the editor, where all of the Ivy-league intellectuals write in and try to prove how smart they are.",
"But I think the appeal is more widespread than that.",
"And you'll be paying less than a dollar an issue -- you'll definitely get your money's worth."
] |
5 | A Great Closing Album | John's gift to the world of music under his RCA label came to a close with the release of this album- and sadly so. Here we find the seasoned songwriter and performer again on the top of his game. After releasing "Dreamland Express", an experimental album with a different feel than the ordinary Dever we all have come to love, John crafted "One World" to be among his finest. The album opens with "Love is the Master", an uplifting, upbeat, and most certain John Denver classic. As the album continues, we see the softer, honest John Denver in "Love Again", the open minded optimist in "It's a Possibility", the socially aware in "Let Us Begin" (watch out Mr. Dylan, John makes some brilliant moves with this strong dialogue between a world divided). This album showcases John's incredible scope as an artist, writer, and performer in the beauty, and grace you'd expect only from him. "Flying for Me" alone will give this album 5 stars... put it on your wish list you won't dissapointed! | 988 | [
"John's gift to the world of music under his RCA label came to a close with the release of this album- and sadly so.",
"Here we find the seasoned songwriter and performer again on the top of his game.",
"After releasing \"Dreamland Express\", an experimental album with a different feel than the ordinary Dever we all have come to love, John crafted \"One World\" to be among his finest.",
"The album opens with \"Love is the Master\", an uplifting, upbeat, and most certain John Denver classic.",
"As the album continues, we see the softer, honest John Denver in \"Love Again\", the open minded optimist in \"It's a Possibility\", the socially aware in \"Let Us Begin\" (watch out Mr.",
"Dylan, John makes some brilliant moves with this strong dialogue between a world divided).",
"This album showcases John's incredible scope as an artist, writer, and performer in the beauty, and grace you'd expect only from him.",
"\"Flying for Me\" alone will give this album 5 stars... put it on your wish list you won't dissapointed!"
] |
5 | I love that book! | this is my favorite book. if anyone has similar taste to me then i highly recommend them to read it.i'm going to describe it as a story of a girl growing into a women on the streets of the lower east side of manhattan. she tells of different jobs and the boarders that her and her mother board to help pay the rent. its very hard for me to describe becuase of 2 reasons 1) you can't describe it you have to read it 2)i read it a year ago.i was getting so into reading it that i never wanted it to end. to last forever. so i tried to do so by reading a limit of pages each day. i live in NYC and by reading the book i had grown a stronger love for the city and thats another reason i loved the book. i also loved the stories she has of her childhood. the down fall of the book? well, it was and made me sad. it was kinda a depressing book. you now. like a heart-acher.it was indeed a pleasure to read and in the future, if you do read it, i hope you enjoy.thats my review! i hope i helped! | 988 | [
"this is my favorite book.",
"if anyone has similar taste to me then i highly recommend them to read it.i'm going to describe it as a story of a girl growing into a women on the streets of the lower east side of manhattan.",
"she tells of different jobs and the boarders that her and her mother board to help pay the rent.",
"its very hard for me to describe becuase of 2 reasons 1) you can't describe it you have to read it 2)i read it a year ago.i was getting so into reading it that i never wanted it to end.",
"to last forever.",
"so i tried to do so by reading a limit of pages each day.",
"i live in NYC and by reading the book i had grown a stronger love for the city and thats another reason i loved the book.",
"i also loved the stories she has of her childhood.",
"the down fall of the book?",
"well, it was and made me sad.",
"it was kinda a depressing book.",
"you now.",
"like a heart-acher.it was indeed a pleasure to read and in the future, if you do read it, i hope you enjoy.thats my review!",
"i hope i helped!"
] |
5 | It will stay with you | I almost didn't finish this book. I hated Dominick, the main character. He was self-centered, cruel, angry...I really could not understand how he had any friends, much less a live-in girlfriend and an ex-wife who still cared about him. It seemed that any woman with a shred of common sense would stay as far away from him as possible.But the book is about more than Dominick. It is about the importance of family and the role that each member plays. It is about Dominick's struggle for redemption, and in reading about his struggle one realizes that his friends, family members, and the women in his life are all flawed and struggling too. The characters are so real and well defined, the scenes are so well written, that I could see the sterile walls of the institution where his brother was taken. I could see Dr. Patel in her sari as she tried to help Dominick come to terms with the person that he was and the person that he could be.It is a good story. One that should not be missed. | 988 | [
"I almost didn't finish this book.",
"I hated Dominick, the main character.",
"He was self-centered, cruel, angry...I really could not understand how he had any friends, much less a live-in girlfriend and an ex-wife who still cared about him.",
"It seemed that any woman with a shred of common sense would stay as far away from him as possible.But the book is about more than Dominick.",
"It is about the importance of family and the role that each member plays.",
"It is about Dominick's struggle for redemption, and in reading about his struggle one realizes that his friends, family members, and the women in his life are all flawed and struggling too.",
"The characters are so real and well defined, the scenes are so well written, that I could see the sterile walls of the institution where his brother was taken.",
"I could see Dr.",
"Patel in her sari as she tried to help Dominick come to terms with the person that he was and the person that he could be.It is a good story.",
"One that should not be missed."
] |
5 | Essential Everclear | Most people who like everclear either got hooked with their sophmore album "sparkle and fade" or the next one "So much for the afterglow." Sparkle is a punk rockin' album with some really deep lyrics. Afterglow is a bit more "adult contemporary", a bit more mainstream.For fans of Sparkle, "World of Noise" is an essential look back at Everclear's punk rock roots. The album is less polished than Sparkle. Everclear keeps it simple: guitar, bass, drums, vocals. No synthesizers, no string quartets, no piano, no ukulele (thank god!)The best two songs on the album demonstrate the range Everclear is capable of with just guitar,bass, and drums. First, "fire maple song" is a poignant acoustic/electric song that starts slow and drives home hard. "nervous and weird" is a fast-paced rock that follows the KISS principle (keep it simple stupid!), snap the drum sticks, enter guitar, enter some vocals, play a few verses, go to guitar solo, finish screaming. Nothing fancy, just good rockin'! | 988 | [
"Most people who like everclear either got hooked with their sophmore album \"sparkle and fade\" or the next one \"So much for the afterglow.\" Sparkle is a punk rockin' album with some really deep lyrics.",
"Afterglow is a bit more \"adult contemporary\", a bit more mainstream.For fans of Sparkle, \"World of Noise\" is an essential look back at Everclear's punk rock roots.",
"The album is less polished than Sparkle.",
"Everclear keeps it simple: guitar, bass, drums, vocals.",
"No synthesizers, no string quartets, no piano, no ukulele (thank god!",
")The best two songs on the album demonstrate the range Everclear is capable of with just guitar,bass, and drums.",
"First, \"fire maple song\" is a poignant acoustic/electric song that starts slow and drives home hard.",
"\"nervous and weird\" is a fast-paced rock that follows the KISS principle (keep it simple stupid!",
"), snap the drum sticks, enter guitar, enter some vocals, play a few verses, go to guitar solo, finish screaming.",
"Nothing fancy, just good rockin'!"
] |
5 | The Three Musketeers | Walt Disney productions could not have cast this movie more perfectly. Keifer Sutherland as Athos, was perfect. The character is just as serious as the actor. It was as if the part was written for him. Chris O'Donnell as Dartanion is perfect. When this movie was made he was the carefree, young actor who was in the business to have fun & fulfill his dreams. The character, Dartanion, was so like Chris in real life you couldn't help but fall in love with him. Charlie Sheen as the playboy, priest protoge, on the racey side. Talk about practically describing his real life. Oliver Platt as the pirate, Disney couldn't have found anyone more perfect. Tim Curry as the Cardinal, perfect villain.I really liked how they blocked the extra vicious scenes and kept blood out of the movie so that my children (at the time the movie was made were 8, 6 & 3) were able to watch it without getting nightmares. Each one had their own favorite. We still watch it over & over & over 15 years later. :) | 988 | [
"Walt Disney productions could not have cast this movie more perfectly.",
"Keifer Sutherland as Athos, was perfect.",
"The character is just as serious as the actor.",
"It was as if the part was written for him.",
"Chris O'Donnell as Dartanion is perfect.",
"When this movie was made he was the carefree, young actor who was in the business to have fun & fulfill his dreams.",
"The character, Dartanion, was so like Chris in real life you couldn't help but fall in love with him.",
"Charlie Sheen as the playboy, priest protoge, on the racey side.",
"Talk about practically describing his real life.",
"Oliver Platt as the pirate, Disney couldn't have found anyone more perfect.",
"Tim Curry as the Cardinal, perfect villain.I really liked how they blocked the extra vicious scenes and kept blood out of the movie so that my children (at the time the movie was made were 8, 6 & 3) were able to watch it without getting nightmares.",
"Each one had their own favorite.",
"We still watch it over & over & over 15 years later.",
":)"
] |
5 | Timeless Classic | Boston's 1976 debut album countering both the Progressive Invasion from the UK and disco frenzy back home became the fitting album to commemorate bicentennial mood and filled the need for Americans to get the music of their own that can be really proud of.Reflecting the 70s when progressive sound was trendsetting, the band uses the state of the art techno gadgets and created new genre of rock'n roll. And they used clean high-toned vocal harmonies to get the better of such synth backings. PEACE OF MIND is the typical of such gem creating the healing of our mind. FOREPLAY/LONG TIME is an excellent coupling of progressive instrumental and feel-good pop music. ROCK'N ROLL BAND and SMOKIN' are the rejuvenated mainstream American pop. HITCH A RIDE, SOMETHING ABOUT YOU also have the impressive high-tone chorus. LET ME TAKE YOU HOME TONIGHT well wraps up this album having both soft healing pop and aggressiveness of prog-heavy rock at the latter part.Essential for classic rock fans. | 988 | [
"Boston's 1976 debut album countering both the Progressive Invasion from the UK and disco frenzy back home became the fitting album to commemorate bicentennial mood and filled the need for Americans to get the music of their own that can be really proud of.Reflecting the 70s when progressive sound was trendsetting, the band uses the state of the art techno gadgets and created new genre of rock'n roll.",
"And they used clean high-toned vocal harmonies to get the better of such synth backings.",
"PEACE OF MIND is the typical of such gem creating the healing of our mind.",
"FOREPLAY/LONG TIME is an excellent coupling of progressive instrumental and feel-good pop music.",
"ROCK'N ROLL BAND and SMOKIN' are the rejuvenated mainstream American pop.",
"HITCH A RIDE, SOMETHING ABOUT YOU also have the impressive high-tone chorus.",
"LET ME TAKE YOU HOME TONIGHT well wraps up this album having both soft healing pop and aggressiveness of prog-heavy rock at the latter part.Essential for classic rock fans."
] |
5 | Powerful Shirt | My boyfriend was pretty down in the dumps...He wasn't ready for marriage, lost his job, and was pretty sour all the way around. Then I saw the rave reviews regarding the three wolf t-shirt. My first reaction was to save money for the gas bill and not buy this shirt. After a few glasses of Boone's Farm watermelon, I thought better of this hasty decision. I was waiting with bated breath for my parcel to arrive. The moment I felt the vibration of the package. I knew my life had changed. As my boyfriend shuffled from the sofa to catch a glimpse of the commotion, I handed him his gift. Long story short: The very next day, the lottery ticket (sitting in between his Early Times and can of Skoal) turned out to hold the winning numbers. He ran to collect OUR earnings (in his Wolf shirt). Drove home in OUR brand new Maserati and got down on bended knee. For those disbelievers/naysayers/spendthrifts: take my advice and BUY this amazing THREE WOLF MOON SHIRT. You simply can't go wrong! | 988 | [
"My boyfriend was pretty down in the dumps...He wasn't ready for marriage, lost his job, and was pretty sour all the way around.",
"Then I saw the rave reviews regarding the three wolf t-shirt.",
"My first reaction was to save money for the gas bill and not buy this shirt.",
"After a few glasses of Boone's Farm watermelon, I thought better of this hasty decision.",
"I was waiting with bated breath for my parcel to arrive.",
"The moment I felt the vibration of the package.",
"I knew my life had changed.",
"As my boyfriend shuffled from the sofa to catch a glimpse of the commotion, I handed him his gift.",
"Long story short: The very next day, the lottery ticket (sitting in between his Early Times and can of Skoal) turned out to hold the winning numbers.",
"He ran to collect OUR earnings (in his Wolf shirt).",
"Drove home in OUR brand new Maserati and got down on bended knee.",
"For those disbelievers/naysayers/spendthrifts: take my advice and BUY this amazing THREE WOLF MOON SHIRT.",
"You simply can't go wrong!"
] |
5 | Takfarinas has a new fan! | I rarely find a CD that I enjoy listening to in entirety, and this is one of them! I went looking for some Arabic music for the first time and I'm very happy I chose this one because now I'm ready for more! The enjoyment is so multi-layered: the music, the melodies, the voice, the lyrics. Every track is memorable even without my understanding the language. The variety of rhythms and moods range from ecstatic to mourning, from patriotic to dance. Traditional yet very contemporary at the same time.My only regret is that I have to tediously translate the French translation to understand even the gist of the lyrics. Even in this, however, there are intriguing surprises. My favorite track, "Lounes", turned out to be a tribute to Mahoub Lounes, a singer who was recently assassinated. The already moving tune became even MORE so, understanding the actual lyrics! What a pity they didn't include an English translation so more of us can learn the sentiments of the talented Takfarinas! | 988 | [
"I rarely find a CD that I enjoy listening to in entirety, and this is one of them!",
"I went looking for some Arabic music for the first time and I'm very happy I chose this one because now I'm ready for more!",
"The enjoyment is so multi-layered: the music, the melodies, the voice, the lyrics.",
"Every track is memorable even without my understanding the language.",
"The variety of rhythms and moods range from ecstatic to mourning, from patriotic to dance.",
"Traditional yet very contemporary at the same time.My only regret is that I have to tediously translate the French translation to understand even the gist of the lyrics.",
"Even in this, however, there are intriguing surprises.",
"My favorite track, \"Lounes\", turned out to be a tribute to Mahoub Lounes, a singer who was recently assassinated.",
"The already moving tune became even MORE so, understanding the actual lyrics!",
"What a pity they didn't include an English translation so more of us can learn the sentiments of the talented Takfarinas!"
] |
5 | Tha King Of Tha South | Yo...Scarface takes it back to tha roots of hip-hop and really lets his emotions and feeling's out, while still keepin' it gangsta...on this album he hits you with nuttin' but lyrical [...]...earning himself his second spot in The Source's 5 mic category...Scarface and Nas supply you with your "Fix" on the lyrical high "In Between Us"...WC also does a great job on"I Ain't The One"...Beanie Segal suprisingly "cooks up some dope lyrics" to add to your "Fix" on the catchy song "Guess Who's Back",which also features Jay-Z, produced by Kanye West. But overall Face's solo joints are incredible...I'm sure 2pac,Biggie, Big Pun, Big L, and all the other great lyricists that don' passed away are thankin' Scarface for keeping Hip-Hop alive...I advise you to cop this album its definitly the first step into saving Hip-Hop...and while your at it pick up his first 5 mic status album "The Diary", you won't be disapointed.I'm Out, REAL Hip-Hop 4 ever!...Shout out to all my down south [...]! | 988 | [
"Yo...Scarface takes it back to tha roots of hip-hop and really lets his emotions and feeling's out, while still keepin' it gangsta...on this album he hits you with nuttin' but lyrical [...]...earning himself his second spot in The Source's 5 mic category...Scarface and Nas supply you with your \"Fix\" on the lyrical high \"In Between Us\"...WC also does a great job on\"I Ain't The One\"...Beanie Segal suprisingly \"cooks up some dope lyrics\" to add to your \"Fix\" on the catchy song \"Guess Who's Back\",which also features Jay-Z, produced by Kanye West.",
"But overall Face's solo joints are incredible...I'm sure 2pac,Biggie, Big Pun, Big L, and all the other great lyricists that don' passed away are thankin' Scarface for keeping Hip-Hop alive...I advise you to cop this album its definitly the first step into saving Hip-Hop...and while your at it pick up his first 5 mic status album \"The Diary\", you won't be disapointed.I'm Out, REAL Hip-Hop 4 ever!",
"...Shout out to all my down south [...]!"
] |
5 | Good Quality | For Starters,I was just as lost as you were when looking for a cocktail shaker. I stumbled across this one and had mixed emotions after reading several of the reviews. Some people say their experience was bad and others good. So far, I have not had a problem with mine. It arrived with nice packaging. I have used it, and it does not leak, it is not rough when opening, and it is pretty looking. I would recommend this shaker, however buy with caution. I do not know if I happened to get lucky, or if some are bad and some good.Another thing I would like to point out about this product, is, the title is very misleading. When I looked at it, I thought it was maybe a set (from what it said), however I wasn't sure. Couldn't find a "further details" page anywhere. I think when it says "set" it means the lid, the base and the little piece inside the lid.Again, I would recommend this shaker, only because mine was good. I do not know the condition in which yours might arrive. Good luck! | 988 | [
"For Starters,I was just as lost as you were when looking for a cocktail shaker.",
"I stumbled across this one and had mixed emotions after reading several of the reviews.",
"Some people say their experience was bad and others good.",
"So far, I have not had a problem with mine.",
"It arrived with nice packaging.",
"I have used it, and it does not leak, it is not rough when opening, and it is pretty looking.",
"I would recommend this shaker, however buy with caution.",
"I do not know if I happened to get lucky, or if some are bad and some good.Another thing I would like to point out about this product, is, the title is very misleading.",
"When I looked at it, I thought it was maybe a set (from what it said), however I wasn't sure.",
"Couldn't find a \"further details\" page anywhere.",
"I think when it says \"set\" it means the lid, the base and the little piece inside the lid.Again, I would recommend this shaker, only because mine was good.",
"I do not know the condition in which yours might arrive.",
"Good luck!"
] |
5 | The Product Works | Used as suggested the product works. I have used this product for a number of years, and find it more tolerable than other fibers. I mix my fiber with water using my Magic Bullet blender, which makes it smoother and easy to swallow. And yes to "LOTTE81" the formula has changed slightly from over the years. I had one of my older containers and noticed a difference in the taste of the fiber when I ordered a new batch, and after comparing the labels I noticed the change. But, the product still works. One might consider allowing the tea to steep 10-15 minutes if the bowels are difficult to move. I permit my regular herbal tea to steep 10-15 minutes (covered) as it delivers more flavor that way. I no longer need the KleriTea to steep so long to be effective.One should expect some discomfort during first-time use as the body is trying to rid itself of toxic matter. Once eliminated and with regular use there should be less discomfort. Good health to all. Colonix is a good product. | 988 | [
"Used as suggested the product works.",
"I have used this product for a number of years, and find it more tolerable than other fibers.",
"I mix my fiber with water using my Magic Bullet blender, which makes it smoother and easy to swallow.",
"And yes to \"LOTTE81\" the formula has changed slightly from over the years.",
"I had one of my older containers and noticed a difference in the taste of the fiber when I ordered a new batch, and after comparing the labels I noticed the change.",
"But, the product still works.",
"One might consider allowing the tea to steep 10-15 minutes if the bowels are difficult to move.",
"I permit my regular herbal tea to steep 10-15 minutes (covered) as it delivers more flavor that way.",
"I no longer need the KleriTea to steep so long to be effective.One should expect some discomfort during first-time use as the body is trying to rid itself of toxic matter.",
"Once eliminated and with regular use there should be less discomfort.",
"Good health to all.",
"Colonix is a good product."
] |
5 | A Hard Rockin' Girl | Back in the 80s the girls rocked as hard as the guys! Sometimes even harder. One of those rocking girls was Fiona. She was never the big hit maker that Joan Jett, or Lita Ford were, but she was still able to carve out her own niche. This is Fiona's second album, but there's no sophomore slump here. The song writing, playing, and Fiona's rough edged voice all shine! Her version of "Thunder and Lightening" is as good as it gets, and most of the other songs are highly polished rock jewels. The production values are quite high on this album. The songs have a depth that take them beyond a lot of the hard rock of the 80s. The only time this album slows down is with the obligatory ballad "He's On My Side". But before you know it, you're back in rock territory. And it all wraps up with the absolutely kicking "Keeper of the Flame".If you like your rock hard, and your girls able to belt out a tune without getting lost in the wall of sound, then Fiona is a girl you should get to know. | 988 | [
"Back in the 80s the girls rocked as hard as the guys!",
"Sometimes even harder.",
"One of those rocking girls was Fiona.",
"She was never the big hit maker that Joan Jett, or Lita Ford were, but she was still able to carve out her own niche.",
"This is Fiona's second album, but there's no sophomore slump here.",
"The song writing, playing, and Fiona's rough edged voice all shine!",
"Her version of \"Thunder and Lightening\" is as good as it gets, and most of the other songs are highly polished rock jewels.",
"The production values are quite high on this album.",
"The songs have a depth that take them beyond a lot of the hard rock of the 80s.",
"The only time this album slows down is with the obligatory ballad \"He's On My Side\".",
"But before you know it, you're back in rock territory.",
"And it all wraps up with the absolutely kicking \"Keeper of the Flame\".If you like your rock hard, and your girls able to belt out a tune without getting lost in the wall of sound, then Fiona is a girl you should get to know."
] |
5 | Great BBT for charting | I have been using this thermometer to chart BBT for a few months now and it has worked wonderfully for my needs. I bought it because it was recommended by the book, Taking Charge of Your Fertility, for charting for health purposes, TTA pregnancy, or for TTC. There have been a few times I wondered if it has been accurate but over a few months is has seemed to hold up and be accurate- as seen over time. When I did wonder, I would retest a second time, and it would increase a few tenths which would seem normal since it has already been warmed up somewhat from the first reading.I take my temp with it every morning and have since July 2011 and it may be close to needing a battery change but has not showed the symbol yet- but then again who knows when my toddler has been pulling it off my dresser and pushing buttons so I think the battery has been pretty good since it is now October. Overall I think it is a great product and have recommended it to friends who considered charting. | 988 | [
"I have been using this thermometer to chart BBT for a few months now and it has worked wonderfully for my needs.",
"I bought it because it was recommended by the book, Taking Charge of Your Fertility, for charting for health purposes, TTA pregnancy, or for TTC.",
"There have been a few times I wondered if it has been accurate but over a few months is has seemed to hold up and be accurate- as seen over time.",
"When I did wonder, I would retest a second time, and it would increase a few tenths which would seem normal since it has already been warmed up somewhat from the first reading.I take my temp with it every morning and have since July 2011 and it may be close to needing a battery change but has not showed the symbol yet- but then again who knows when my toddler has been pulling it off my dresser and pushing buttons so I think the battery has been pretty good since it is now October.",
"Overall I think it is a great product and have recommended it to friends who considered charting."
] |
5 | What a great band! | I think that the concert came out looking and sounding amazing. James LaBrie sounds great on this one and even Mike Portnoy impressed me to a point singing-wise. The songs all sound great just as I hoped and "Instrumedley" is completely jaw dropping. The fact that they took many of their awesome instrumental sections from at least 7 songs and combined them all into one song was a great idea and it came out sounding so good and entertaining. My one little complaint is Jordan Rudess's keyboard leads in the Instrumedley sound a little too quiet, especially the ragtime piano solo in the second Dance of Eternity section but that may just be me because I love that part.Also, the variety on this DVD is great. They took songs from all 8 of their studio albums as well as 2 Liquid Tension Experiment songs and they're all in one concert!! Nice touch. The extra features are entertaining, although I do miss the band commentary. Anyways enough with me rambling, amazing DVD!!! Buy it now! | 988 | [
"I think that the concert came out looking and sounding amazing.",
"James LaBrie sounds great on this one and even Mike Portnoy impressed me to a point singing-wise.",
"The songs all sound great just as I hoped and \"Instrumedley\" is completely jaw dropping.",
"The fact that they took many of their awesome instrumental sections from at least 7 songs and combined them all into one song was a great idea and it came out sounding so good and entertaining.",
"My one little complaint is Jordan Rudess's keyboard leads in the Instrumedley sound a little too quiet, especially the ragtime piano solo in the second Dance of Eternity section but that may just be me because I love that part.Also, the variety on this DVD is great.",
"They took songs from all 8 of their studio albums as well as 2 Liquid Tension Experiment songs and they're all in one concert!!",
"Nice touch.",
"The extra features are entertaining, although I do miss the band commentary.",
"Anyways enough with me rambling, amazing DVD!!!",
"Buy it now!"
] |
5 | A Lifechanging Read | I have to admit, I was bit put off at the thought of two men writing a book about anger and women. However, I am sure glad I didn't let that stop me from buying this book. The authors of tackle this difficult subject with insight, compassion and sensitivity. They do not offer pat answers or a quick fix. This book is very well rounded. It deals with the why of anger as well as the how. It talks about hidden forms of anger. It also offers hope and lets the reader know that they are not alone. It also refutes many of the myths and lies about anger. This book also offers practical, useable solutions about how to identify and then overcome anger. I highly recommend this book to women of any age who are struggling with anger. Even if you are like me, and have struggled with anger for many years. I have read quite a few others books on anger and I have to say, this is one of the best.Another book on Anger that I highly recommend is Anger is a Choice by Tim LaHaye and Bob Phillips. | 988 | [
"I have to admit, I was bit put off at the thought of two men writing a book about anger and women.",
"However, I am sure glad I didn't let that stop me from buying this book.",
"The authors of tackle this difficult subject with insight, compassion and sensitivity.",
"They do not offer pat answers or a quick fix.",
"This book is very well rounded.",
"It deals with the why of anger as well as the how.",
"It talks about hidden forms of anger.",
"It also offers hope and lets the reader know that they are not alone.",
"It also refutes many of the myths and lies about anger.",
"This book also offers practical, useable solutions about how to identify and then overcome anger.",
"I highly recommend this book to women of any age who are struggling with anger.",
"Even if you are like me, and have struggled with anger for many years.",
"I have read quite a few others books on anger and I have to say, this is one of the best.Another book on Anger that I highly recommend is Anger is a Choice by Tim LaHaye and Bob Phillips."
] |
5 | Top 5 of the 90's | I don't know how anyone could recommend the Shins over Soft Bulletin. This is certainly one of the best albums of the last five years and has been extremely influential with mediocre bands like Radiohead, and great bands like Grandaddy. From beginning to end this album is a panoply of exquisite sounds meshed together to make a sublime wall of sound that is melodic and harmonious. Signature vocals ride smoothly on the wave of music that the Lips lay down and creates and amalgam of songs that sound similar but far surpasses any "theme" album. From the rising and falling of The Spark that Bled to the hauntinlgy hollow and pervasive What is the Light, the Lips made an album that is deceptive at first and must be listened to repeatedly to be completely understood. The best albums are those which sound better and better every listen, and offer more and more. There are few bands that can keep you coming back to the same album years later, and the Lips are one of them...A must have | 988 | [
"I don't know how anyone could recommend the Shins over Soft Bulletin.",
"This is certainly one of the best albums of the last five years and has been extremely influential with mediocre bands like Radiohead, and great bands like Grandaddy.",
"From beginning to end this album is a panoply of exquisite sounds meshed together to make a sublime wall of sound that is melodic and harmonious.",
"Signature vocals ride smoothly on the wave of music that the Lips lay down and creates and amalgam of songs that sound similar but far surpasses any \"theme\" album.",
"From the rising and falling of The Spark that Bled to the hauntinlgy hollow and pervasive What is the Light, the Lips made an album that is deceptive at first and must be listened to repeatedly to be completely understood.",
"The best albums are those which sound better and better every listen, and offer more and more.",
"There are few bands that can keep you coming back to the same album years later, and the Lips are one of them...A must have"
] |
5 | Witness,good or better? | The book Witness, by Karen Hesse, deserves 4 stars, and here is why...Witness starts out kind of slow, but as you get farther,Witness will transfer you from laying down on the sofa, to sitting on the edge of your seat.While the book takes place in Vermont in 1924, 6 year old Esther Hirsh, and 12 year old Leonora Sutter, have to accept the fact that when the klu klux klan comes to town, everyone in the towns lives are about to change.Right when the klan moves in, the towns folk know that the KKK mean no good. As the Hirshes live a fairly normal life, their life is turned by the Klan. The Sutters are also living in hate from the KKK, Leonora learns that even if they do it to you, that doesn't mean that you have to do it to them, and she also learns that African-Americans are very important on earth.This book is one of the best books ever made for sure! If you love a book that alows you to get inside the minds and consciouses of a books characters, Witness is the book for you! | 988 | [
"The book Witness, by Karen Hesse, deserves 4 stars, and here is why...Witness starts out kind of slow, but as you get farther,Witness will transfer you from laying down on the sofa, to sitting on the edge of your seat.While the book takes place in Vermont in 1924, 6 year old Esther Hirsh, and 12 year old Leonora Sutter, have to accept the fact that when the klu klux klan comes to town, everyone in the towns lives are about to change.Right when the klan moves in, the towns folk know that the KKK mean no good.",
"As the Hirshes live a fairly normal life, their life is turned by the Klan.",
"The Sutters are also living in hate from the KKK, Leonora learns that even if they do it to you, that doesn't mean that you have to do it to them, and she also learns that African-Americans are very important on earth.This book is one of the best books ever made for sure!",
"If you love a book that alows you to get inside the minds and consciouses of a books characters, Witness is the book for you!"
] |
5 | 90 minutes of blues bliss | On February 7, 2003 about fifty famous blues musicians gave a benefit concert at Radio City Music Hall to celebrate 100 years of the blues. Starting with an African piece from Togo, and moving through slave and turn of the century black music, the concert functions as a sort of history of the movement. Except for a few back stage interviews, marvelous black and white archival material, and short interviews, this unadorned documentary lets the concert speak for itself. Listening to ninety minutes of the blues, I was struck by the powerful simplicity of the words, and how merely knowing the words and the music by no means adds up to the blues. Except for John Fogerty, Bonnie Raitt, Aerosmith and a couple others, all the musicians are black, which makes for a strange setting when you realize that most all the people in the audience are wealthy whites (similar to an NBA basketball game in this regard). Yes, BB King gave the final two songs. This film is a music lover's delight. | 988 | [
"On February 7, 2003 about fifty famous blues musicians gave a benefit concert at Radio City Music Hall to celebrate 100 years of the blues.",
"Starting with an African piece from Togo, and moving through slave and turn of the century black music, the concert functions as a sort of history of the movement.",
"Except for a few back stage interviews, marvelous black and white archival material, and short interviews, this unadorned documentary lets the concert speak for itself.",
"Listening to ninety minutes of the blues, I was struck by the powerful simplicity of the words, and how merely knowing the words and the music by no means adds up to the blues.",
"Except for John Fogerty, Bonnie Raitt, Aerosmith and a couple others, all the musicians are black, which makes for a strange setting when you realize that most all the people in the audience are wealthy whites (similar to an NBA basketball game in this regard).",
"Yes, BB King gave the final two songs.",
"This film is a music lover's delight."
] |
5 | Incredible | There's not much to be said about this cd that hasn't already been that. The line-up changes and reunition, etc.One first listen, the songs may not strike you. On my first listen I was thinking "I hope this grows on me!" and it did. After it growing on me, I believe this album is my favorite Iron Maiden album behind the 2 Paul Di'anno cds. It is a close one with "Piece of Mind", but I think I prefer BNW. The songs have some of the best melodies you can imagine. Most notably on the monster epic "Dream of Mirrors". Hell, all the songs have incredible melodies, riffs, tempos, time changes, etc. The production on the bass and drums is really amazing, leaving a clear, pounding, feeling. The production of the album entirely is really good. I really like this album, and listen to it quite frequently. It's not one of those-listen to once throw away albums. This is the real deal here. All you can expect from Maiden surely turning out better than you thought. This is Brave New World. | 988 | [
"There's not much to be said about this cd that hasn't already been that.",
"The line-up changes and reunition, etc.One first listen, the songs may not strike you.",
"On my first listen I was thinking \"I hope this grows on me!",
"\" and it did.",
"After it growing on me, I believe this album is my favorite Iron Maiden album behind the 2 Paul Di'anno cds.",
"It is a close one with \"Piece of Mind\", but I think I prefer BNW.",
"The songs have some of the best melodies you can imagine.",
"Most notably on the monster epic \"Dream of Mirrors\".",
"Hell, all the songs have incredible melodies, riffs, tempos, time changes, etc.",
"The production on the bass and drums is really amazing, leaving a clear, pounding, feeling.",
"The production of the album entirely is really good.",
"I really like this album, and listen to it quite frequently.",
"It's not one of those-listen to once throw away albums.",
"This is the real deal here.",
"All you can expect from Maiden surely turning out better than you thought.",
"This is Brave New World."
] |
5 | FANTASTIC!!! | This is a great Cd. I was a little dissapointed in here last Cd, but not this Cd. I think she did a way better job than her last. Irresistible has all kinds of different types of music for everyone to hear. There is pop,R&B;,Gospel,fast,slow,happy,sad etc. One of my fave songs is A Little Bit. It shows a really talented R&B; side of her. Other songs I like are Irresistible, There you were (Duet with Mark Anthony), What's it gonna be (Britney Style), Hot like fire, and for your love. Also for the people who don't like gospel music, well you'll love this one. I thought it was going to be boring too, but when I heard it I was shocked to hear that it was a good song. Jessica Simpson is very talented in Gospel Music just like all the other types of music. One think that I think would be better for the Cd would be to put her lyrics in her Cd. She doesn't have it again like the last. But this Cd is still worth the money, and that's why it deserves five stars.Congrats to Jessica!!! | 988 | [
"This is a great Cd.",
"I was a little dissapointed in here last Cd, but not this Cd.",
"I think she did a way better job than her last.",
"Irresistible has all kinds of different types of music for everyone to hear.",
"There is pop,R&B;,Gospel,fast,slow,happy,sad etc.",
"One of my fave songs is A Little Bit.",
"It shows a really talented R&B; side of her.",
"Other songs I like are Irresistible, There you were (Duet with Mark Anthony), What's it gonna be (Britney Style), Hot like fire, and for your love.",
"Also for the people who don't like gospel music, well you'll love this one.",
"I thought it was going to be boring too, but when I heard it I was shocked to hear that it was a good song.",
"Jessica Simpson is very talented in Gospel Music just like all the other types of music.",
"One think that I think would be better for the Cd would be to put her lyrics in her Cd.",
"She doesn't have it again like the last.",
"But this Cd is still worth the money, and that's why it deserves five stars.Congrats to Jessica!!!"
] |
5 | A step out of real life | I know there are alot of negative reviews about this movie, but I disagree. Since we have to live in reality, why not enjoy a fairy tale that ends happy? Deep down we all want to have a relationship where we admire and support one another. . . to be cherished and encouraged. It's just a happy movie in the midst of real life. A get away and relax. Laugh and cry. I think they did a tremendous job. Wish there were more like this. I think Kam brings an elegance to the character that Julia didn't have as a "queen-to-be". She did great in the first one, but Kam is more refined and flows better in this part. More like a queen, than a farm girl. She makes it more believable. She has tremendous character and self-control and really shows her love by her actions. I greatly enjoyed this movie and liked it the best of all 4 of them. Luke does a regal job and is very cute too! I know others will disagree, but if you just want a dreamy, fairy-tale romance, this is it! Happily ever after! | 988 | [
"I know there are alot of negative reviews about this movie, but I disagree.",
"Since we have to live in reality, why not enjoy a fairy tale that ends happy?",
"Deep down we all want to have a relationship where we admire and support one another.",
".",
".",
"to be cherished and encouraged.",
"It's just a happy movie in the midst of real life.",
"A get away and relax.",
"Laugh and cry.",
"I think they did a tremendous job.",
"Wish there were more like this.",
"I think Kam brings an elegance to the character that Julia didn't have as a \"queen-to-be\".",
"She did great in the first one, but Kam is more refined and flows better in this part.",
"More like a queen, than a farm girl.",
"She makes it more believable.",
"She has tremendous character and self-control and really shows her love by her actions.",
"I greatly enjoyed this movie and liked it the best of all 4 of them.",
"Luke does a regal job and is very cute too!",
"I know others will disagree, but if you just want a dreamy, fairy-tale romance, this is it!",
"Happily ever after!"
] |
5 | SCARY | Mr. johnson points out in the beginning of the book that he does not have an optimistic view of our democracy and after reading only about 50 pages I'm scared. I've read or have on my desk most of the current crop of books about this illegal administration and this is the most unsettling of the lot so far. People don't hate us because we're free. They hate us because our government has acted like bullies for a very long time. We get upset because 3000 of our citizens were murdered by zealots but are completely unaware of the millions of people world wide who have been murdered and tortured in our name for the profit of our american corporations. Johnson points out that war has been an abstract concept to most americans until now. We'd better get our act together before some nut sets off a "nuculer" bomb in one of our cities.Turn off the damn box and crack open a book and learn more about your world. Our lives depend on it!epistemology: the study of how we know what we know. | 988 | [
"Mr.",
"johnson points out in the beginning of the book that he does not have an optimistic view of our democracy and after reading only about 50 pages I'm scared.",
"I've read or have on my desk most of the current crop of books about this illegal administration and this is the most unsettling of the lot so far.",
"People don't hate us because we're free.",
"They hate us because our government has acted like bullies for a very long time.",
"We get upset because 3000 of our citizens were murdered by zealots but are completely unaware of the millions of people world wide who have been murdered and tortured in our name for the profit of our american corporations.",
"Johnson points out that war has been an abstract concept to most americans until now.",
"We'd better get our act together before some nut sets off a \"nuculer\" bomb in one of our cities.Turn off the damn box and crack open a book and learn more about your world.",
"Our lives depend on it!",
"epistemology: the study of how we know what we know."
] |
5 | Best. Heater. Ever. | I just bought this back in December to heat my 'Man Cave'. Its a sizable room above a detached garage and gets really cold, below freezing at times. This heater is a lifesaver out there. Its a little big and a little noisy (though, I've yet to see a ceramic space heater that wasn't a little noisy) but heats like a champ. It can be 30 degrees outside and this will have it a 350 sq ft room up to the 60s in only a few hours. If I know its going to be a super cold night then I'll run it on a timer for a few hours prior to going to bed and turn it on an hour or so before I want to go spend time out there and its warm and comfy. The high settings is great at bringing the temp up and the low is good at quietly maintaining that comfort zone. Just one note, this heater (like most) is 1500 watts on the high setting which is around 12.5 amps meaning if it isn't on a dedicated circuit you won't be able to run much else on the same circuit before you hit the typical 15 amp circuit load. | 988 | [
"I just bought this back in December to heat my 'Man Cave'.",
"Its a sizable room above a detached garage and gets really cold, below freezing at times.",
"This heater is a lifesaver out there.",
"Its a little big and a little noisy (though, I've yet to see a ceramic space heater that wasn't a little noisy) but heats like a champ.",
"It can be 30 degrees outside and this will have it a 350 sq ft room up to the 60s in only a few hours.",
"If I know its going to be a super cold night then I'll run it on a timer for a few hours prior to going to bed and turn it on an hour or so before I want to go spend time out there and its warm and comfy.",
"The high settings is great at bringing the temp up and the low is good at quietly maintaining that comfort zone.",
"Just one note, this heater (like most) is 1500 watts on the high setting which is around 12.5 amps meaning if it isn't on a dedicated circuit you won't be able to run much else on the same circuit before you hit the typical 15 amp circuit load."
] |
5 | Absolutely riveting! | One of the most fun & exciting books I have read in years. There are plenty of literary elitists that are obviously taking great pleasure in pooh-poohing this book from the standpoint of a few slightly inaccurate details (which I'm not sure are even inaccurate) & Brown's short chapter-high drama writing style, and to them I say LIGHTEN UP! This book is a great read, I tore through its nearly 600 pages in 2 days on vacation, & I never read books that quickly. It is action-packed, with no time for idle breaks as all the action takes place in about a 12-hour period. And the subject matter is interesting as hell, & I am neither Catholic nor a science buff. The plot has tons of great twists, & most of them ARE NOT predictable, despite the ravings of some other reviewers. I can't wait to read The Da Vinci Code now, especially since a lot of reviewers are saying it's very similar to A&D. If you want an exciting, enjoyable reading experience, just ignore the snobs & READ THIS BOOK! | 988 | [
"One of the most fun & exciting books I have read in years.",
"There are plenty of literary elitists that are obviously taking great pleasure in pooh-poohing this book from the standpoint of a few slightly inaccurate details (which I'm not sure are even inaccurate) & Brown's short chapter-high drama writing style, and to them I say LIGHTEN UP!",
"This book is a great read, I tore through its nearly 600 pages in 2 days on vacation, & I never read books that quickly.",
"It is action-packed, with no time for idle breaks as all the action takes place in about a 12-hour period.",
"And the subject matter is interesting as hell, & I am neither Catholic nor a science buff.",
"The plot has tons of great twists, & most of them ARE NOT predictable, despite the ravings of some other reviewers.",
"I can't wait to read The Da Vinci Code now, especially since a lot of reviewers are saying it's very similar to A&D.",
"If you want an exciting, enjoyable reading experience, just ignore the snobs & READ THIS BOOK!"
] |
5 | Such a fantastic Show. | I am so glad that Season 2 of The Amazing Race made it to DVD. I have both seasons 1 adn 7, and I'm glad I can add this to my collecion.This is such a great show, and works on so many levels. First, it's a great show. It has a lot of suspense on who will come in where. I also like how the teams interact with each other. Will got on my nervest a lot, but it's so much fun to root agansit him. :O) I also love the different locations that they visit. The places are so beautiful. It's just amazing to see the clear, crisp blue waters, and the impressive sand dunes. I also like seeing teh different cultures, and see how other peopole live.Another plus to the show is that this is a family show, even chidlren can enjoy it. There isn't any profanity, or blood, or any other violence. Honestly, it's kind of refreshing to see it.If you've have seen the other seasons, then this one isn't a let down. If you haven't seen thsi show, then you need to get it. I can promsie you won't be sorry. | 988 | [
"I am so glad that Season 2 of The Amazing Race made it to DVD.",
"I have both seasons 1 adn 7, and I'm glad I can add this to my collecion.This is such a great show, and works on so many levels.",
"First, it's a great show.",
"It has a lot of suspense on who will come in where.",
"I also like how the teams interact with each other.",
"Will got on my nervest a lot, but it's so much fun to root agansit him.",
":O) I also love the different locations that they visit.",
"The places are so beautiful.",
"It's just amazing to see the clear, crisp blue waters, and the impressive sand dunes.",
"I also like seeing teh different cultures, and see how other peopole live.Another plus to the show is that this is a family show, even chidlren can enjoy it.",
"There isn't any profanity, or blood, or any other violence.",
"Honestly, it's kind of refreshing to see it.If you've have seen the other seasons, then this one isn't a let down.",
"If you haven't seen thsi show, then you need to get it.",
"I can promsie you won't be sorry."
] |
5 | Magical mix!!!! | What R.L. Burnside and Rothrock done in this cd, is a fantastic evolution of the modern music,like no other have tried until now!The genial idea to put together electronic musicians with the strong of the news,and this experienced old bluesman from the Delta,is a magical thing that only visionary people could try,and the result is really a new kind of music that will put together dancing and dancing,both the bluesfans and all of the youngs influenced by electronic music!!This is a rare opportunity of this sinergy between the old and new works to create a new kind of music destinated to satisfy all!!! We must give congratulations to Fat Possum Records and the iniciative.I really recomend this cd to those people that are in tune with the modern,conceptual,intense,...music created by musicians full of good intentions!!! Great work!I'm a bluesfan and want to thanks this opportunity to know something about new tunes and experiences!! Come on in,and enjoy this fantastic trip!!!!! | 988 | [
"What R.L. Burnside and Rothrock done in this cd, is a fantastic evolution of the modern music,like no other have tried until now!",
"The genial idea to put together electronic musicians with the strong of the news,and this experienced old bluesman from the Delta,is a magical thing that only visionary people could try,and the result is really a new kind of music that will put together dancing and dancing,both the bluesfans and all of the youngs influenced by electronic music!!",
"This is a rare opportunity of this sinergy between the old and new works to create a new kind of music destinated to satisfy all!!!",
"We must give congratulations to Fat Possum Records and the iniciative.I really recomend this cd to those people that are in tune with the modern,conceptual,intense,...music created by musicians full of good intentions!!!",
"Great work!",
"I'm a bluesfan and want to thanks this opportunity to know something about new tunes and experiences!!",
"Come on in,and enjoy this fantastic trip!!!",
"!!"
] |
5 | Bloom Forever | Critics of this book find deep fault with Bloom's grasp of Biblical history, research, archaeology, and biblical scholasticism in general. Bloom's mission here it seems to me is to apply critical thinking to the writings of the Christian New Testament. Bloom airs his own ideas in a kind of poetic, Joycean stream, and at the same time, points out the very many contraditions and oddities that the various authors of the books of the bible indulge in. Bloom is the anti-Sunday school teacher--as children we are taught to simply accept Biblical teachings without thought or critical thinking. As educated adults, Bloom leads us on a field trip through the Bible, focusing on Yahweh, Jesus, and bringing in his old favorite, Hamlet, as a talking point--Bloom's wide, deep and ferocious grasp of western civilization, literature, and critical thinking inspire the reader to question, argue, and re-think his or her fondly held beliefs regarding the Jesus of the gospels. An invaluable work. | 988 | [
"Critics of this book find deep fault with Bloom's grasp of Biblical history, research, archaeology, and biblical scholasticism in general.",
"Bloom's mission here it seems to me is to apply critical thinking to the writings of the Christian New Testament.",
"Bloom airs his own ideas in a kind of poetic, Joycean stream, and at the same time, points out the very many contraditions and oddities that the various authors of the books of the bible indulge in.",
"Bloom is the anti-Sunday school teacher--as children we are taught to simply accept Biblical teachings without thought or critical thinking.",
"As educated adults, Bloom leads us on a field trip through the Bible, focusing on Yahweh, Jesus, and bringing in his old favorite, Hamlet, as a talking point--Bloom's wide, deep and ferocious grasp of western civilization, literature, and critical thinking inspire the reader to question, argue, and re-think his or her fondly held beliefs regarding the Jesus of the gospels.",
"An invaluable work."
] |
5 | Well Worth The Wait | After a tortuously long wait O'Hearn has managed to turn in yet a(nother) simply flawless performance. Noticeably devoid of his trademark electronic sampling this time around, his latest is a bit more mellow, a touch more "organic", a shade more hearfelt than his others. You won't find any danceable grooves or tribal overtones on this album ... instead he paints for us a decidedly more serene and sensitive aural landscape by utilizing a more acoustic palette. The end result is a refreshingly bold and evolutionary step forward in O'Hearn's already distinguished musical career. I have a lot of respect for this artist, and have been a devoted fan since his first album over ten years ago. He has consistently impressed me with his imagination and innovative style. Whether you're a long-time fan like me or a relative newcomer, this album is absolutely required in your own collection -- you won't be disappointed. This is simply one of those rare gems which was well worth the wait! | 988 | [
"After a tortuously long wait O'Hearn has managed to turn in yet a(nother) simply flawless performance.",
"Noticeably devoid of his trademark electronic sampling this time around, his latest is a bit more mellow, a touch more \"organic\", a shade more hearfelt than his others.",
"You won't find any danceable grooves or tribal overtones on this album ... instead he paints for us a decidedly more serene and sensitive aural landscape by utilizing a more acoustic palette.",
"The end result is a refreshingly bold and evolutionary step forward in O'Hearn's already distinguished musical career.",
"I have a lot of respect for this artist, and have been a devoted fan since his first album over ten years ago.",
"He has consistently impressed me with his imagination and innovative style.",
"Whether you're a long-time fan like me or a relative newcomer, this album is absolutely required in your own collection -- you won't be disappointed.",
"This is simply one of those rare gems which was well worth the wait!"
] |
5 | Great swashbuckler!! | Lots of people seem to think that this movie was a disappointment compared to its prequel. I think the complete opposite. The 2nd movie was better, in my opinion. It was the only ever movie I watched twice in theaters. Also, sequels have a tough challenege: living up to their previous movie(s). Pirates 2 certainly met this challenge head-on and won.Of course, every movie has downsides. For this movie, they were running time, patchy plot, etc. It was a whole 2 and 1/2 hours, but, to counter this, it seemed a lot shorter. The patchy plot was, of course, confusing, but I didn't mind since everyone ended up in the same place, anyway, and you under stood the basics. What I really didn't like was the new love triangle between Will, Elizabeth, and Jack. The love triangle eliminated all efforts made by characters in the first film. I am a full Will/Elizabeth supporter.I love these films. They are my absolute favorites, and I cannot wait until the third one comes out May 25, 2006!!! | 988 | [
"Lots of people seem to think that this movie was a disappointment compared to its prequel.",
"I think the complete opposite.",
"The 2nd movie was better, in my opinion.",
"It was the only ever movie I watched twice in theaters.",
"Also, sequels have a tough challenege: living up to their previous movie(s).",
"Pirates 2 certainly met this challenge head-on and won.Of course, every movie has downsides.",
"For this movie, they were running time, patchy plot, etc.",
"It was a whole 2 and 1/2 hours, but, to counter this, it seemed a lot shorter.",
"The patchy plot was, of course, confusing, but I didn't mind since everyone ended up in the same place, anyway, and you under stood the basics.",
"What I really didn't like was the new love triangle between Will, Elizabeth, and Jack.",
"The love triangle eliminated all efforts made by characters in the first film.",
"I am a full Will/Elizabeth supporter.I love these films.",
"They are my absolute favorites, and I cannot wait until the third one comes out May 25, 2006!!!"
] |
5 | Rich In Perspective | By reading Stephen King's 'On Writing' I expected a few good points about the craft from a favorite author. I received a very rich perspective about writing and life. King peels off his skin to reveal an imperfect past with neither shame or rationalization. He places each memory into a puzzle board revealing a wonderful picture his life and how his experiences affected his stories. This is especially true after his horrific accident a few years ago. Between autobiographical bookends to "On Writing' King provides pointers about the craft. Rather than dealing with the subject in grass blade detail, he broadens the readers viewpoint about key tools and important objectives before putting pen to paper. It is a lively discussion intended to broaden a writers perspective without constraining their creativity. Obviously, I enjoyed the book, picked up some excellent ideas about writing, but most importantly, received a lesson about how loving life is the foundation to good writing. | 988 | [
"By reading Stephen King's 'On Writing' I expected a few good points about the craft from a favorite author.",
"I received a very rich perspective about writing and life.",
"King peels off his skin to reveal an imperfect past with neither shame or rationalization.",
"He places each memory into a puzzle board revealing a wonderful picture his life and how his experiences affected his stories.",
"This is especially true after his horrific accident a few years ago.",
"Between autobiographical bookends to \"On Writing' King provides pointers about the craft.",
"Rather than dealing with the subject in grass blade detail, he broadens the readers viewpoint about key tools and important objectives before putting pen to paper.",
"It is a lively discussion intended to broaden a writers perspective without constraining their creativity.",
"Obviously, I enjoyed the book, picked up some excellent ideas about writing, but most importantly, received a lesson about how loving life is the foundation to good writing."
] |
5 | Great! | This is the second book of a wondrous, thrilling, and page-turning series by Wayne Thomas Batson. In this, Antoinette Reed, a friend of Aidan Thomas, is called to Alleble by king Eliam the Everlasting. Once she arrives, she discovers that she must pass three tests to become a swordmaiden of the realm. She passes all three, and is dubbed Swordmaiden of Alleble. She also receives Gwenne's old sword, Daughter of Light. Finally, Antoinette and a party of eleven others depart to Yewland, because messages from the queen show that Paragor is up to his trickery again, and is deceiving the Yewlanders. But will they even arrive to Yewland arrive? Passing Paragor's forces and through the Blackwood, a dark and forbidding forest, will be no easy task. And even if they arrive, what next? Will Antoinette and her friends have the ability to stop Morgui from waking the Seven Sleepers and the Wyrm Lord before it is too late? Because if they fail, the fate of Alleble may change for the worse. | 988 | [
"This is the second book of a wondrous, thrilling, and page-turning series by Wayne Thomas Batson.",
"In this, Antoinette Reed, a friend of Aidan Thomas, is called to Alleble by king Eliam the Everlasting.",
"Once she arrives, she discovers that she must pass three tests to become a swordmaiden of the realm.",
"She passes all three, and is dubbed Swordmaiden of Alleble.",
"She also receives Gwenne's old sword, Daughter of Light.",
"Finally, Antoinette and a party of eleven others depart to Yewland, because messages from the queen show that Paragor is up to his trickery again, and is deceiving the Yewlanders.",
"But will they even arrive to Yewland arrive?",
"Passing Paragor's forces and through the Blackwood, a dark and forbidding forest, will be no easy task.",
"And even if they arrive, what next?",
"Will Antoinette and her friends have the ability to stop Morgui from waking the Seven Sleepers and the Wyrm Lord before it is too late?",
"Because if they fail, the fate of Alleble may change for the worse."
] |
5 | Intimate moldies | As Christmas music goes, this may not be a runaway standout but it's Christmas to me. Often times, I find that adaptations of old songs are either annoying replicas of the original or far-out, unrecognizable pieces, which may be fine on their own, but end up being distracting because you expected something that at least reminded you of the original. Tom Barabas successfully avoids these all too common pitfalls to create sometimes lilting, sometimes haunting, but always beautiful melodies that can either stand as a backdrop for a Christmas party or be the focus of a quiet night alone. There's enough variation to feel like you're getting a creation and enough adherence to the originals to feel like Christmas.The original songs are a matter of preference, and are much more introspective and intimate, but eventually have become part of my Christmas over the years. This album is the perfect way to unwind after a long pre-Christmas day or to set a pleasant, soothing mood. Get it. | 988 | [
"As Christmas music goes, this may not be a runaway standout but it's Christmas to me.",
"Often times, I find that adaptations of old songs are either annoying replicas of the original or far-out, unrecognizable pieces, which may be fine on their own, but end up being distracting because you expected something that at least reminded you of the original.",
"Tom Barabas successfully avoids these all too common pitfalls to create sometimes lilting, sometimes haunting, but always beautiful melodies that can either stand as a backdrop for a Christmas party or be the focus of a quiet night alone.",
"There's enough variation to feel like you're getting a creation and enough adherence to the originals to feel like Christmas.The original songs are a matter of preference, and are much more introspective and intimate, but eventually have become part of my Christmas over the years.",
"This album is the perfect way to unwind after a long pre-Christmas day or to set a pleasant, soothing mood.",
"Get it."
] |
5 | Perfect For Travel | We looked at every portable audio system out there for an upcoming trip to Hawaii and this product meets all of our requirements; it's small enough for travel, has decent sound quality, long battery life, and has a line-in input for hooking up non-iPod devices (yes there are some of us out there who don't own iPods).Because of its shape it is easily packed in our luggage without taking up too much room. The sound quality is really good compared to some of the other devices we tested. Only the Bose system had better sound quality (duh) but the size and shape of the Bose doesn't work well for travel and it's too expensive at $400.00.Regarding the bad reviews that complain about the telescoping antenna that comes out from the side of the unit, ignore them. Those people simply didn't pull the antenna out far enough so that it could hinge and rotate up and around. That is a non-issue for people who aren't stupid. Sorry for the slam people, but the problem is you, not the device. | 988 | [
"We looked at every portable audio system out there for an upcoming trip to Hawaii and this product meets all of our requirements; it's small enough for travel, has decent sound quality, long battery life, and has a line-in input for hooking up non-iPod devices (yes there are some of us out there who don't own iPods).Because of its shape it is easily packed in our luggage without taking up too much room.",
"The sound quality is really good compared to some of the other devices we tested.",
"Only the Bose system had better sound quality (duh) but the size and shape of the Bose doesn't work well for travel and it's too expensive at $400.00.Regarding the bad reviews that complain about the telescoping antenna that comes out from the side of the unit, ignore them.",
"Those people simply didn't pull the antenna out far enough so that it could hinge and rotate up and around.",
"That is a non-issue for people who aren't stupid.",
"Sorry for the slam people, but the problem is you, not the device."
] |
5 | So far, so good | I've used the T-Fal Ultraglide for a month and it seems to be an excellent iron. But honestly, my problem with irons has always been the short amount of time that they worked properly. I've had this iron before and it stopped working sooner than I would have expected. However, it was less disappointing than all the Rowentas I've been through. I've purchased almost every model of Rowenta from the cheapest to the most expensive and I had nothing but problems with them. Each and every time I felt like I had thrown my money away. I even had one repaired and a year later it had stopped working again. I expect an iron to last. My mother had them for years. In fact she rarely threw out an iron because it no longer worked. The only reason she bought a new iron was to get the latest features. So all I can say is that SO FAR this iron is good. How long it lasts remains to be seen.I do like the Easycord feature. It isn't perfect, but the cord does stay out of the way most of the time. | 988 | [
"I've used the T-Fal Ultraglide for a month and it seems to be an excellent iron.",
"But honestly, my problem with irons has always been the short amount of time that they worked properly.",
"I've had this iron before and it stopped working sooner than I would have expected.",
"However, it was less disappointing than all the Rowentas I've been through.",
"I've purchased almost every model of Rowenta from the cheapest to the most expensive and I had nothing but problems with them.",
"Each and every time I felt like I had thrown my money away.",
"I even had one repaired and a year later it had stopped working again.",
"I expect an iron to last.",
"My mother had them for years.",
"In fact she rarely threw out an iron because it no longer worked.",
"The only reason she bought a new iron was to get the latest features.",
"So all I can say is that SO FAR this iron is good.",
"How long it lasts remains to be seen.I do like the Easycord feature.",
"It isn't perfect, but the cord does stay out of the way most of the time."
] |
5 | Long term Favorite Buy!!! | We bought this for our son when he turned one. He really loved to make it bounce up and down. After a while he learned to make it spin. Now, at 2 1/2 years old, he still really loves it! He bounces and spins at the same time. It has been a great way to burn off that energy when the weather is bad. As far as educational, balance and cause/effect are major milestones at this age- and it certainly goes far towards the muscular and coordination skills. It reminds me of the spring horses I enjoyed as a kid, except that this is much lower to the ground and safer. We use it on the carpet, but we have never had any accidents. It is much more accessible to a younger child than the spring horses are. I really have to say that it is an all time favorite toy, and the cost is really reasonable. If you live in an apartment, it may seem big- and not worth the room it will take, but if you have a little one with lots of energy in a small apartment, this is probably a very helpful purchase. | 988 | [
"We bought this for our son when he turned one.",
"He really loved to make it bounce up and down.",
"After a while he learned to make it spin.",
"Now, at 2 1/2 years old, he still really loves it!",
"He bounces and spins at the same time.",
"It has been a great way to burn off that energy when the weather is bad.",
"As far as educational, balance and cause/effect are major milestones at this age- and it certainly goes far towards the muscular and coordination skills.",
"It reminds me of the spring horses I enjoyed as a kid, except that this is much lower to the ground and safer.",
"We use it on the carpet, but we have never had any accidents.",
"It is much more accessible to a younger child than the spring horses are.",
"I really have to say that it is an all time favorite toy, and the cost is really reasonable.",
"If you live in an apartment, it may seem big- and not worth the room it will take, but if you have a little one with lots of energy in a small apartment, this is probably a very helpful purchase."
] |
5 | What's taking so long? | Come on, Warner Brothers, what's taking so long?Most of the best TV shows of the fifties and the sixties have been released in complete season sets, remastered and in beautiful transfers -- but Maverick, one of the best shows of all time, remains unreleased.Well, it's about time, all right? Warner Brothers, the world is passing you by. Most of the first season can be found by assidious searchers on the Internet -- in distorted, godawful form, from videotapes recorded by dedicated tapers years ago. But why force us to watch bootlegs when the real thing lies in studio vaults?Maverick isn't just the legend of the West, it's probably the only show of the fifties/early-sixties western craze that remains watchable today, with a true antihero -- a guy who really doesn't want to play the hero and get his head blown off in the bargain (but who usually winds up playing the hero despite himself).Anyway, it's about time this one came out on DVD. So how about it?Erik SmithSpokane, Wash. | 988 | [
"Come on, Warner Brothers, what's taking so long?",
"Most of the best TV shows of the fifties and the sixties have been released in complete season sets, remastered and in beautiful transfers -- but Maverick, one of the best shows of all time, remains unreleased.Well, it's about time, all right?",
"Warner Brothers, the world is passing you by.",
"Most of the first season can be found by assidious searchers on the Internet -- in distorted, godawful form, from videotapes recorded by dedicated tapers years ago.",
"But why force us to watch bootlegs when the real thing lies in studio vaults?",
"Maverick isn't just the legend of the West, it's probably the only show of the fifties/early-sixties western craze that remains watchable today, with a true antihero -- a guy who really doesn't want to play the hero and get his head blown off in the bargain (but who usually winds up playing the hero despite himself).Anyway, it's about time this one came out on DVD.",
"So how about it?",
"Erik SmithSpokane, Wash."
] |
5 | Great Value Pool | I bought this pool last summer from this site and we love it. It is a great size for kids to play in and even for adults to kick back and relax. Last Fall I drained it and stored it in a trashbag, I'm using the same pool again this summer. The other reviews state that it is cheaply made but I have had no problem with it with proper care. If you place it in the rocks than it probably wont last long but mine has lasted for two summers in the sandy part of my lawn. It is a little difficult to drain on its own due to the plug constantly closing and the weight of the pool constricting the opening. If you place a pool toy under the drain hole between the pool and the ground it will drain much faster. I have let it sit unkept for awhile and it filled with green goo but it cleaned up with a waterhose and a quick sweep with a broom. This year we put chlorine and shock in it and we haven't had to change the water yet. I would buy this pool again and have gifted it to several friends. | 988 | [
"I bought this pool last summer from this site and we love it.",
"It is a great size for kids to play in and even for adults to kick back and relax.",
"Last Fall I drained it and stored it in a trashbag, I'm using the same pool again this summer.",
"The other reviews state that it is cheaply made but I have had no problem with it with proper care.",
"If you place it in the rocks than it probably wont last long but mine has lasted for two summers in the sandy part of my lawn.",
"It is a little difficult to drain on its own due to the plug constantly closing and the weight of the pool constricting the opening.",
"If you place a pool toy under the drain hole between the pool and the ground it will drain much faster.",
"I have let it sit unkept for awhile and it filled with green goo but it cleaned up with a waterhose and a quick sweep with a broom.",
"This year we put chlorine and shock in it and we haven't had to change the water yet.",
"I would buy this pool again and have gifted it to several friends."
] |
5 | HEAVEN SENT! | It is hard to express in words the depth of purity which transcends through Charlotte's voice. This CD will forever remain close to my heart. Heart! From heart to heart--that is the way a true artist should speak; Charlotte does. She's definitely a prodigy-very impressive.I love the way she sings in Latin yet inside the CD pamphlet it is translated in English for us to understand (not all the songs are in Latin, only about 1/3.) The first time I heard her was on television singing "Pie Jesu." I wasn't even watching; just doing chores in another room and I was drawn like a magnet into the room where the most beautiful voice I had ever heard was coming and sat down right in front of the television with my mouth dropped to the floor.I highly recommend it to everyone of all ages, but if you have an appreciation of classical music and/or opera this is not to be missed! Charlotte is like a breath of fresh ocean air to me. Allow her to transport you to your favorite place as well! | 988 | [
"It is hard to express in words the depth of purity which transcends through Charlotte's voice.",
"This CD will forever remain close to my heart.",
"Heart!",
"From heart to heart--that is the way a true artist should speak; Charlotte does.",
"She's definitely a prodigy-very impressive.I love the way she sings in Latin yet inside the CD pamphlet it is translated in English for us to understand (not all the songs are in Latin, only about 1/3.) The first time I heard her was on television singing \"Pie Jesu.\" I wasn't even watching; just doing chores in another room and I was drawn like a magnet into the room where the most beautiful voice I had ever heard was coming and sat down right in front of the television with my mouth dropped to the floor.I highly recommend it to everyone of all ages, but if you have an appreciation of classical music and/or opera this is not to be missed!",
"Charlotte is like a breath of fresh ocean air to me.",
"Allow her to transport you to your favorite place as well!"
] |
5 | 5+ | Oh my gosh! This book was sooo good! It is one of my favorite books ever! Okay, first Brad and Lavinia get this million+ horse and think he is better than Pride. They think Pride is burnt out because of his injury. But then Pride beats their horse, Lord Ainsley. Lavinia and Brad are furious. They try all sorts of tricks to get to Ashleigh and she is getting married too. At Ashleigh's wedding Charlie has a heart attack and dies! :(!!! Charlie was soooooo cool! I miss him so much as I continue to read this series. Ashleigh doesn't think she can go on without him, especilly when B and L didn't tell Ashleigh that Jilly couldn't ride and put up a jockey from Mexico who listens to B and L's instructions but not Ash's. He holds Pride back and almost ruins him, then Pride breaks away and wins anyway. Lavinia and Brad are furious. When they go to the winner's circle Pride tried to bite L and they leave. Shows those snobby Townsend Acres brats that Whitebrook always comes out on TOP! | 988 | [
"Oh my gosh!",
"This book was sooo good!",
"It is one of my favorite books ever!",
"Okay, first Brad and Lavinia get this million+ horse and think he is better than Pride.",
"They think Pride is burnt out because of his injury.",
"But then Pride beats their horse, Lord Ainsley.",
"Lavinia and Brad are furious.",
"They try all sorts of tricks to get to Ashleigh and she is getting married too.",
"At Ashleigh's wedding Charlie has a heart attack and dies!",
":(!!!",
"Charlie was soooooo cool!",
"I miss him so much as I continue to read this series.",
"Ashleigh doesn't think she can go on without him, especilly when B and L didn't tell Ashleigh that Jilly couldn't ride and put up a jockey from Mexico who listens to B and L's instructions but not Ash's.",
"He holds Pride back and almost ruins him, then Pride breaks away and wins anyway.",
"Lavinia and Brad are furious.",
"When they go to the winner's circle Pride tried to bite L and they leave.",
"Shows those snobby Townsend Acres brats that Whitebrook always comes out on TOP!"
] |
5 | Great Drill/Driver | I have been very satisfied with this drill/driver and love the battery feature that allows you to touch a button to see how much power is left. I also appreciate the area on the handle for storing 2 bits. It was nice of the company to build a plug adapter into the plug itself, thereby allowing you to plug 3 items into a dual receptacle box. Good weight, and nice size battery that is reversable on the drill. The V18 Lithium-Ion battery is compatable with all my V18 Nicad Milwaukee cordless tools from a previous contractor kit. The drill's shell is part metal and part plastic, which appears to be able to with stand more injury then their previous NiCad model. The drill has a very good clutch system with numbered increments. I bought this after my NiCad batteries ran out of juice and a tool technician warned against the 24V model, saying that the 24V batteries are to powerful for the drill's motor. I have no complaints with the output of this 18V model. So, great tool overall. | 988 | [
"I have been very satisfied with this drill/driver and love the battery feature that allows you to touch a button to see how much power is left.",
"I also appreciate the area on the handle for storing 2 bits.",
"It was nice of the company to build a plug adapter into the plug itself, thereby allowing you to plug 3 items into a dual receptacle box.",
"Good weight, and nice size battery that is reversable on the drill.",
"The V18 Lithium-Ion battery is compatable with all my V18 Nicad Milwaukee cordless tools from a previous contractor kit.",
"The drill's shell is part metal and part plastic, which appears to be able to with stand more injury then their previous NiCad model.",
"The drill has a very good clutch system with numbered increments.",
"I bought this after my NiCad batteries ran out of juice and a tool technician warned against the 24V model, saying that the 24V batteries are to powerful for the drill's motor.",
"I have no complaints with the output of this 18V model.",
"So, great tool overall."
] |
5 | Creative Indeed | Let me just say that I was at strange place in my life when my father recommended I read his copy of Shakti Gawain's "Creative Visualization". He handed me a very old, used copy and I forced myself to open it up. I hadn't read a book in years before this one. After I opened it up, I just couldn't put it down. This is, surprisingly enough, very easy to read. Gawain is an extremely positive writer with nothing but good to say about you, her reader, and life itself. She'll make you feel warm inside with her "affirmations". Basically, what "Creative Visualization" is about is using your mind and imagination to obtain what you so intimately desire in life. There are explanations in the book as to how this is so and they do make sense. There are many great exercises as well that you can use to help in using "Creative Visualization" that just about anyone can find helpful in some form or another. I'm really glad that I was fortunate enough to read this as it has helped me greatly. | 988 | [
"Let me just say that I was at strange place in my life when my father recommended I read his copy of Shakti Gawain's \"Creative Visualization\".",
"He handed me a very old, used copy and I forced myself to open it up.",
"I hadn't read a book in years before this one.",
"After I opened it up, I just couldn't put it down.",
"This is, surprisingly enough, very easy to read.",
"Gawain is an extremely positive writer with nothing but good to say about you, her reader, and life itself.",
"She'll make you feel warm inside with her \"affirmations\".",
"Basically, what \"Creative Visualization\" is about is using your mind and imagination to obtain what you so intimately desire in life.",
"There are explanations in the book as to how this is so and they do make sense.",
"There are many great exercises as well that you can use to help in using \"Creative Visualization\" that just about anyone can find helpful in some form or another.",
"I'm really glad that I was fortunate enough to read this as it has helped me greatly."
] |
5 | Very Well Done | If you are interested in what the Bible (the Old and New Testaments) has to say about prophesy, I found this an excellent book. Charting the End Times manages to summarize the Bible in a easy to read book filled with many charts that help the reader visualize what is going on.The book is not perfect - the authors don't go into as much detail as I would have liked. But the authors have other books that serve that purpose. And in a few instances, their logic is questionable. But all-in-all, it was very well done. This book is intended to clearly show what the authors believe about Bible prophesy. They do a very good job of showing what the Bible says and then distinguishing what they think it means. Readers can draw their own conclusions.I'm fairly well-read on the subject and found myself agreeing with about 80% of the book. I disagreed with about 2%, and am still thinking about the rest... It is well worth the purchase price.Also recommended: Why I Believe (ISBN 0849937396) | 988 | [
"If you are interested in what the Bible (the Old and New Testaments) has to say about prophesy, I found this an excellent book.",
"Charting the End Times manages to summarize the Bible in a easy to read book filled with many charts that help the reader visualize what is going on.The book is not perfect - the authors don't go into as much detail as I would have liked.",
"But the authors have other books that serve that purpose.",
"And in a few instances, their logic is questionable.",
"But all-in-all, it was very well done.",
"This book is intended to clearly show what the authors believe about Bible prophesy.",
"They do a very good job of showing what the Bible says and then distinguishing what they think it means.",
"Readers can draw their own conclusions.I'm fairly well-read on the subject and found myself agreeing with about 80% of the book.",
"I disagreed with about 2%, and am still thinking about the rest... It is well worth the purchase price.Also recommended: Why I Believe (ISBN 0849937396)"
] |
5 | Bud Not Buddy | In this book, Curtis was able to capture the good side of having courage to go ahead with one's plans and ideas. Curtis also used lots of adjectives to describe the scenes of the story. By that, we feel as though we are living the story while we read it. The book tells the story of an orphan boy, who decides to go looking for his father, after seing a picture of Herman E. Calloway that his mother left him. While looking for his father, he goes through lots of messy things and adventures. One part I liked, was when he had his first kiss with Deza Malone and when he finally met Herman. Some parts I thought were boring, such as the parts in which he kept on remembering what happenned to him in the past. I only think, that it has some hard words. I think kids from 10 years old on, will be able to read it, and also people that like living and feeling what the characters feel. I think it also make's people curious about what will happen. Bud Not Buddy is a very good book!Micaela. | 988 | [
"In this book, Curtis was able to capture the good side of having courage to go ahead with one's plans and ideas.",
"Curtis also used lots of adjectives to describe the scenes of the story.",
"By that, we feel as though we are living the story while we read it.",
"The book tells the story of an orphan boy, who decides to go looking for his father, after seing a picture of Herman E.",
"Calloway that his mother left him.",
"While looking for his father, he goes through lots of messy things and adventures.",
"One part I liked, was when he had his first kiss with Deza Malone and when he finally met Herman.",
"Some parts I thought were boring, such as the parts in which he kept on remembering what happenned to him in the past.",
"I only think, that it has some hard words.",
"I think kids from 10 years old on, will be able to read it, and also people that like living and feeling what the characters feel.",
"I think it also make's people curious about what will happen.",
"Bud Not Buddy is a very good book!",
"Micaela."
] |
5 | FJ Fury "In Action" | I really enjoy the "In Action" series, as they are an easy read and profusely illustrated with many black and white photos, and several line drawings. The front and rear covers are wonderfully illustrated by Don Greer. This book covers the life of the Fury from inception all the way through to the FJ-4B. The "Centerfold" is colorfully illustrated with Fury's from the FJ-1 to the FJ-4B. Built by North American Aviation (Who gave us tha fabulous P-51 and equally fabulous F-86), the Fury did have it's share of "Teething problems." Although experience with the F-86 was invaluable, producing a fighter for the Navy presented it's own problems; i.e. slower landing speeds, more stress on the airframe and landing gear, etc. To say that the Fury was just a "Navalized" F-86 Sabre is wrong. The FJ-4 and -4B were completely redesigned - although you can see the Sabre's lineage in the Fury. This book will be a great assistance to anyone who is modeling the Fury's currently on the market. | 988 | [
"I really enjoy the \"In Action\" series, as they are an easy read and profusely illustrated with many black and white photos, and several line drawings.",
"The front and rear covers are wonderfully illustrated by Don Greer.",
"This book covers the life of the Fury from inception all the way through to the FJ-4B.",
"The \"Centerfold\" is colorfully illustrated with Fury's from the FJ-1 to the FJ-4B.",
"Built by North American Aviation (Who gave us tha fabulous P-51 and equally fabulous F-86), the Fury did have it's share of \"Teething problems.\" Although experience with the F-86 was invaluable, producing a fighter for the Navy presented it's own problems; i.e. slower landing speeds, more stress on the airframe and landing gear, etc.",
"To say that the Fury was just a \"Navalized\" F-86 Sabre is wrong.",
"The FJ-4 and -4B were completely redesigned - although you can see the Sabre's lineage in the Fury.",
"This book will be a great assistance to anyone who is modeling the Fury's currently on the market."
] |
5 | Awesome (when working) | Where has this product been all my life? I could never let a subwoofer rip without disturbing everyone around me. Now I can get the same effect without risk of hearing loss (and disturbing the peace). Excellent!Pros:* Movies* Music* FPS Games: Tried in Counter-Strike:Source, BF2142, and HL2:EmpiresModCons:* RTS Games: Supreme Commander and Earth2160 are better without it IMO* Requires sound card with bass boost (such as X-Fi gamer) for best results (albeit it works surprisingly well off a crappy laptop headphone output)UPDATE: Bought this less than a year ago, and it has now died. The "signal" and "clip" leds are not lighting up at all, although the power led and fan turn on. Prior to failure, I was getting erratic behavior from the unit (would rumble periodically with no input). I used this unit almost purely for gaming and turned it off when not using it.UPDATE 2: I'm now on my third amplifier. I still really like the darn thing, but I'm scared of turning up the volume... | 988 | [
"Where has this product been all my life?",
"I could never let a subwoofer rip without disturbing everyone around me.",
"Now I can get the same effect without risk of hearing loss (and disturbing the peace).",
"Excellent!",
"Pros:* Movies* Music* FPS Games: Tried in Counter-Strike:Source, BF2142, and HL2:EmpiresModCons:* RTS Games: Supreme Commander and Earth2160 are better without it IMO* Requires sound card with bass boost (such as X-Fi gamer) for best results (albeit it works surprisingly well off a crappy laptop headphone output)UPDATE: Bought this less than a year ago, and it has now died.",
"The \"signal\" and \"clip\" leds are not lighting up at all, although the power led and fan turn on.",
"Prior to failure, I was getting erratic behavior from the unit (would rumble periodically with no input).",
"I used this unit almost purely for gaming and turned it off when not using it.UPDATE 2: I'm now on my third amplifier.",
"I still really like the darn thing, but I'm scared of turning up the volume..."
] |
5 | Exemplary performances | I was drawn to this disc through an esteem for the work of Jean Tubery (cornetto) and his group La Fenice. They do play splendidly on this disc, and join Ensemble Akademia in some of the most striking music of Heinrich Schütz.Ensemble Akademia sings with precision and drama in several motets and in the central work, the Musicalische Exequien. Highlights include a vigorous reading of 'Saul, Saul was verfolgst du mich?' and moving introsepction in 'Selig sind die Toten' ( fitting counterpart to the Exequien, in which this text features). The solo contributions are perfectly sung; Hans Jörg Mammel is eloquent in 'Mit dem Amphion zwar', but Phillipe Roche's singing of 'Fili mi Absalon' is exemplary and puts Richard Wistreich and His Majesty's Sagbutts and Cornetts to shame.The Exequien is less satisfactory on the whole; Phillipe Herreweghe and La Chapelle Royale are possibly more colourless in this work, but their sense of the monumental nature of this piece is more satisfying. | 988 | [
"I was drawn to this disc through an esteem for the work of Jean Tubery (cornetto) and his group La Fenice.",
"They do play splendidly on this disc, and join Ensemble Akademia in some of the most striking music of Heinrich Schütz.Ensemble Akademia sings with precision and drama in several motets and in the central work, the Musicalische Exequien.",
"Highlights include a vigorous reading of 'Saul, Saul was verfolgst du mich?",
"' and moving introsepction in 'Selig sind die Toten' ( fitting counterpart to the Exequien, in which this text features).",
"The solo contributions are perfectly sung; Hans Jörg Mammel is eloquent in 'Mit dem Amphion zwar', but Phillipe Roche's singing of 'Fili mi Absalon' is exemplary and puts Richard Wistreich and His Majesty's Sagbutts and Cornetts to shame.The Exequien is less satisfactory on the whole; Phillipe Herreweghe and La Chapelle Royale are possibly more colourless in this work, but their sense of the monumental nature of this piece is more satisfying."
] |
5 | thank you man | I have fretted all my life about not catching the magic...I run two small illustration businesses and have loads of fine art commissions...so far so good, no? No. It was never enough. I was never catching the special thing. The Special Thing. Well, I was, but only ever by accident. Then my mum sent me Danny's book for my birthday. Even the kids stopped talking when I began to read it out loud. Then I started sketching every day. Danny says it's not the result that matters. So I took him at his word and just took my pen for a walk. That was nearly a month ago. Now my drawing is better than it's ever been, and that's all I care about (ok, I care about selling it too). Not alone am I sketching every day but I am really happy. I suspected that drawing as I was always meant to draw would give me that happiness. And it is so...my friends and family can't believe the breakthrough and keep asking me what happened. I keep saying, I told you, it's Danny Gregory's book.Thank you, man. | 988 | [
"I have fretted all my life about not catching the magic...I run two small illustration businesses and have loads of fine art commissions...so far so good, no?",
"No.",
"It was never enough.",
"I was never catching the special thing.",
"The Special Thing.",
"Well, I was, but only ever by accident.",
"Then my mum sent me Danny's book for my birthday.",
"Even the kids stopped talking when I began to read it out loud.",
"Then I started sketching every day.",
"Danny says it's not the result that matters.",
"So I took him at his word and just took my pen for a walk.",
"That was nearly a month ago.",
"Now my drawing is better than it's ever been, and that's all I care about (ok, I care about selling it too).",
"Not alone am I sketching every day but I am really happy.",
"I suspected that drawing as I was always meant to draw would give me that happiness.",
"And it is so...my friends and family can't believe the breakthrough and keep asking me what happened.",
"I keep saying, I told you, it's Danny Gregory's book.Thank you, man."
] |
5 | Music For the Soul | I might never have heard of Enya if it hadn't been for an episode of Northern Exposure. At the end of one of the episodes in which the DJ Chris had literally stolen every light fixture in town to create his work of art, he unveils his masterpiece and while the camera pulls away slowly to expose his grandiose work the most haunting music I've ever heard is being played! The music stayed in my head for days. I asked everyone I knew if they could tell me what the music was. Finally, about a week later there's an article in the paper telling about all the mail and phone calls to the TV studio generated by the inclusion of this song. It was "Ebudae" from Enya's Shepherd Moons. I rushed out and got it immediately and have been hooked ever since.I'm not sure if it's the mystique of Celtic history, the Gaelic lyrics, or the haunting vocals, but Enya's music is never far from my CD player. My only complaint? Only two CDs of new material in the 90s has left her fans anxious for more. | 988 | [
"I might never have heard of Enya if it hadn't been for an episode of Northern Exposure.",
"At the end of one of the episodes in which the DJ Chris had literally stolen every light fixture in town to create his work of art, he unveils his masterpiece and while the camera pulls away slowly to expose his grandiose work the most haunting music I've ever heard is being played!",
"The music stayed in my head for days.",
"I asked everyone I knew if they could tell me what the music was.",
"Finally, about a week later there's an article in the paper telling about all the mail and phone calls to the TV studio generated by the inclusion of this song.",
"It was \"Ebudae\" from Enya's Shepherd Moons.",
"I rushed out and got it immediately and have been hooked ever since.I'm not sure if it's the mystique of Celtic history, the Gaelic lyrics, or the haunting vocals, but Enya's music is never far from my CD player.",
"My only complaint?",
"Only two CDs of new material in the 90s has left her fans anxious for more."
] |
5 | I LOVE it | This is my sons FAVORITE blanket/ toy. I have twins, 9 month old B/G and this is deffinatly Jamies favorite. I love this toy because its safe to keep in the crib, and I dont worry about my son chocking or sufficating from this puppy. It can be used as a blanket for a short while, but he really is a great snuggle toy. He goes great with the my First Puppy Blue, because they look so simillar and my son loves em' both, but the My First Puppy is easier to take around with us. This blanket (blue, how original?) has been thrown up on, sneezed on, drooled on, bitten, cryed on, "made" on, and dragged all over riverhead and he always comes out just as plush as he has always looked, I actually only have one "blue" but about 4-5 babies first puppies!! Blue is soo safe and is absoulutly my sons favorite "security blanket". I loved Blue so much that I bought the pink elephant for my daughter too, the dolls and puppies are no longer the favorites for the twins, the animal blankets are!!! | 988 | [
"This is my sons FAVORITE blanket/ toy.",
"I have twins, 9 month old B/G and this is deffinatly Jamies favorite.",
"I love this toy because its safe to keep in the crib, and I dont worry about my son chocking or sufficating from this puppy.",
"It can be used as a blanket for a short while, but he really is a great snuggle toy.",
"He goes great with the my First Puppy Blue, because they look so simillar and my son loves em' both, but the My First Puppy is easier to take around with us.",
"This blanket (blue, how original?",
") has been thrown up on, sneezed on, drooled on, bitten, cryed on, \"made\" on, and dragged all over riverhead and he always comes out just as plush as he has always looked, I actually only have one \"blue\" but about 4-5 babies first puppies!!",
"Blue is soo safe and is absoulutly my sons favorite \"security blanket\".",
"I loved Blue so much that I bought the pink elephant for my daughter too, the dolls and puppies are no longer the favorites for the twins, the animal blankets are!!!"
] |
5 | I'm the one chuckling... | I was excited to get this for Hemingway, our husky mix, because he just LOVES treat toys. He has almost destroyed his Kong (heave duty my foot) and I can't find the right treats for his Holee ball. This seemed perfect because I could use the treats we already had and stuff them in the Chuckle toy.Hemingway would throw the toy all around the house unable to get the treat out. He would then bring it over to me to take it out for him. I love the toy BECAUSE it's hard for him to take out. This is what keeps him busy for longer than 10 minutes. I can see where it would be difficult to clean (a complaint I saw in another review) but I can probably figure out a way to get most of the grime out (either by soaking or using a small thin brush). Otherwise, I'm very happy with the toy. I love watching Hemingway toss the toy around...and the joy of him eating bits and pieces that may fall out. I can be messy this way...but worth it. I will probably get the other variety of Chuckle toys. | 988 | [
"I was excited to get this for Hemingway, our husky mix, because he just LOVES treat toys.",
"He has almost destroyed his Kong (heave duty my foot) and I can't find the right treats for his Holee ball.",
"This seemed perfect because I could use the treats we already had and stuff them in the Chuckle toy.Hemingway would throw the toy all around the house unable to get the treat out.",
"He would then bring it over to me to take it out for him.",
"I love the toy BECAUSE it's hard for him to take out.",
"This is what keeps him busy for longer than 10 minutes.",
"I can see where it would be difficult to clean (a complaint I saw in another review) but I can probably figure out a way to get most of the grime out (either by soaking or using a small thin brush).",
"Otherwise, I'm very happy with the toy.",
"I love watching Hemingway toss the toy around...and the joy of him eating bits and pieces that may fall out.",
"I can be messy this way...but worth it.",
"I will probably get the other variety of Chuckle toys."
] |
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