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5 | Well Done, Ms. Leppard! | Mandie's mother is adamant that she is sent to a girl's school in Asheville, and Mandie doesn't want to go. But to please her mother she packs her bags will a sigh and heads for the city.Mandie hates it there. It's a prissy school, and they have to do stupid stuff like balancing a book on their head.But there is puzzling things too, such as the mysterious noises in the attic. Mandie and her new friend Celia are determined to find out. But will they?As soon as I had started reading this book I could not put it down. It was so interesting. I'm glad Mandie found a friend there, a girl who could help keep her in track. And boo to April Snow! She is just as cold and haughty as April snow. Her mother must have known what she was doing when she named that brat!I liked the part about Helen. It made me sad that someone would neglect the poor girl like that. I'm glad that she found a good place to stay after that.If you read this book, you won't be sorry. It is really good! | 978 | [
"Mandie's mother is adamant that she is sent to a girl's school in Asheville, and Mandie doesn't want to go.",
"But to please her mother she packs her bags will a sigh and heads for the city.Mandie hates it there.",
"It's a prissy school, and they have to do stupid stuff like balancing a book on their head.But there is puzzling things too, such as the mysterious noises in the attic.",
"Mandie and her new friend Celia are determined to find out.",
"But will they?",
"As soon as I had started reading this book I could not put it down.",
"It was so interesting.",
"I'm glad Mandie found a friend there, a girl who could help keep her in track.",
"And boo to April Snow!",
"She is just as cold and haughty as April snow.",
"Her mother must have known what she was doing when she named that brat!",
"I liked the part about Helen.",
"It made me sad that someone would neglect the poor girl like that.",
"I'm glad that she found a good place to stay after that.If you read this book, you won't be sorry.",
"It is really good!"
] |
5 | Cheap,Cheap,Messey,Cheap,Great Saw! | It looks cheap, feels cheap, messey, cheap cost with great results. My first electric tile cutter, still going strong after several years of cutting, same blade. Of course it cuts slower than a large saw, it is real slow on thick marble. It's all plastic, small motor, treat it as such, keep it clean-especially the table top. I've used this to complete several projects/rooms. I do not use this as my main tile cutter, I use a regular scratch and break type for straight cuts, their quicker and less messy than a wet saw. When I have to cut out sections, small or thin pieces I use a wet saw, this wet saw. A Home Depo saleman recommended it to me, if it did't work, bring it back, I kept it. I've read another review, the company is out of business and replacement blades are not available???? I haven't tried to find one yet. If it's true???? It still was money well spent, especially vs a rental....When this one burns out, I'd buy another one, if not this one, one like it. | 978 | [
"It looks cheap, feels cheap, messey, cheap cost with great results.",
"My first electric tile cutter, still going strong after several years of cutting, same blade.",
"Of course it cuts slower than a large saw, it is real slow on thick marble.",
"It's all plastic, small motor, treat it as such, keep it clean-especially the table top.",
"I've used this to complete several projects/rooms.",
"I do not use this as my main tile cutter, I use a regular scratch and break type for straight cuts, their quicker and less messy than a wet saw.",
"When I have to cut out sections, small or thin pieces I use a wet saw, this wet saw.",
"A Home Depo saleman recommended it to me, if it did't work, bring it back, I kept it.",
"I've read another review, the company is out of business and replacement blades are not available???",
"?",
"I haven't tried to find one yet.",
"If it's true???",
"?",
"It still was money well spent, especially vs a rental....When this one burns out, I'd buy another one, if not this one, one like it."
] |
5 | Practical, realistic, easy. | I first read this book years ago as a child. Perhaps the few reviewers on here who do not like the book (and use this review as an outlet for their own personal politics) on here do not realize that parents, teachers, community leaders and religious leaders hardly shelter kids from the outside world as it is, and this book will not upset children, ruin their happiness or waste their childhood at all. As a kid, my friends and I readily accepted this book and were happy to carry out many of the suggestions. Adults seem to look down on kids a lot and think that they just want to play all day and have little care for anything but themselves. The things kids love, such as animals and the outdoors, are in danger, and this book lets kids contribute to help saving them. There are plenty of little tips in this book that do not advocate huge, drastic lifestyle changes. This book also does not come across as preachy or arrogant. Overall it is practical and enjoyable to read. | 978 | [
"I first read this book years ago as a child.",
"Perhaps the few reviewers on here who do not like the book (and use this review as an outlet for their own personal politics) on here do not realize that parents, teachers, community leaders and religious leaders hardly shelter kids from the outside world as it is, and this book will not upset children, ruin their happiness or waste their childhood at all.",
"As a kid, my friends and I readily accepted this book and were happy to carry out many of the suggestions.",
"Adults seem to look down on kids a lot and think that they just want to play all day and have little care for anything but themselves.",
"The things kids love, such as animals and the outdoors, are in danger, and this book lets kids contribute to help saving them.",
"There are plenty of little tips in this book that do not advocate huge, drastic lifestyle changes.",
"This book also does not come across as preachy or arrogant.",
"Overall it is practical and enjoyable to read."
] |
5 | Excellent! A real joy. | From the begining of this movie, when you spot Elizabeth Taylor having the temper tantrum of a lifetime, you *know* this is going to be a good time.I adored this movie!Kate and Bianca are sisters. Their father has decreed that the younger sister, even tempered Bianca, may not marry until her elder sister walks down the aisle. Unfortunately, Kate (Liz Taylor) has the disposition of a rattlesnake and is given to fits of anger. Thus far, it has put off any suitors, and Bianca frets that she'll never be allowed to marry. Then Pertruchio (Richard Burton) comes into the picture - a rather mad gentleman who is looking for a woman with a large dowry - and he pursues Kate, much to Kate's chagrin. Eventually, he tricks her into marriage. The honeymoon angst beings soon thereafter.Great acting, great sets, and beautiful costuming, The Taming Of The Shrew is a great time. I am very glad I bought this one. I'll be watching it over and over again, I can guarantee.Happy viewing. | 978 | [
"From the begining of this movie, when you spot Elizabeth Taylor having the temper tantrum of a lifetime, you *know* this is going to be a good time.I adored this movie!",
"Kate and Bianca are sisters.",
"Their father has decreed that the younger sister, even tempered Bianca, may not marry until her elder sister walks down the aisle.",
"Unfortunately, Kate (Liz Taylor) has the disposition of a rattlesnake and is given to fits of anger.",
"Thus far, it has put off any suitors, and Bianca frets that she'll never be allowed to marry.",
"Then Pertruchio (Richard Burton) comes into the picture - a rather mad gentleman who is looking for a woman with a large dowry - and he pursues Kate, much to Kate's chagrin.",
"Eventually, he tricks her into marriage.",
"The honeymoon angst beings soon thereafter.Great acting, great sets, and beautiful costuming, The Taming Of The Shrew is a great time.",
"I am very glad I bought this one.",
"I'll be watching it over and over again, I can guarantee.Happy viewing."
] |
5 | The best water bottle - EVER! | I have sugar gliders, a lot of sugar gliders, lol. 24 to be precise and some of them were used to using water bowls, but they were just too time-consuming to fill each day; plus, water bowls can get contaminated with waste and are subject to spillage. I bought a pair of these water bottles when I got my first sugar glider, and I was so impressed with them that as my sugar glider family got larger, I bought more of these bottles.These bottles are a breeze to wash and keep clean, the fit is tight, and there is never an issue with leaking. The newer "models" of these water bottles now have little "floats" in them so that it is easy to see, at-a-glance, from across the room if the water level is low. They've taken a great bottle and made it even better! I have at least two water bottles on each of my cages as a back-up water supply.Check out KV Vet Supply - that's where I get my bottles. Price was very reasonable and shipping was super fast! I'd order from them again! | 978 | [
"I have sugar gliders, a lot of sugar gliders, lol.",
"24 to be precise and some of them were used to using water bowls, but they were just too time-consuming to fill each day; plus, water bowls can get contaminated with waste and are subject to spillage.",
"I bought a pair of these water bottles when I got my first sugar glider, and I was so impressed with them that as my sugar glider family got larger, I bought more of these bottles.These bottles are a breeze to wash and keep clean, the fit is tight, and there is never an issue with leaking.",
"The newer \"models\" of these water bottles now have little \"floats\" in them so that it is easy to see, at-a-glance, from across the room if the water level is low.",
"They've taken a great bottle and made it even better!",
"I have at least two water bottles on each of my cages as a back-up water supply.Check out KV Vet Supply - that's where I get my bottles.",
"Price was very reasonable and shipping was super fast!",
"I'd order from them again!"
] |
5 | Great album...in it's own right! | As a fan of Jonny Lang since his days with The Big Bang, I can unequivocably state that I love his new album. I loved Jonny and his ability to sing the blues, however I always felt that this was limiting this immensely talented soul. I felt he had more to say and his tag as a "blues" artist limited who he could say it to.This album finds Jonny exploring more of his R&B/Rock side with limited excursions into what I would call the blues. As a fan of his earlier songs such as Wander this World, Lie to Me, and Breakin' Me, people shouldn't find this as much of a surprise as his earlier albums, sans "Smokin", often contained these crossover songs. The thing that is different is this one reverses the ratio. More rock/R&B, less "blues". From the immediately likeable "Red Light" to the Prince influenced "Beautiful One", I can listen to this one from top to bottom without skipping any of them.If you are a fan of Storyville, Ian Moore, Joe Bonamassa, you'll love this album. | 978 | [
"As a fan of Jonny Lang since his days with The Big Bang, I can unequivocably state that I love his new album.",
"I loved Jonny and his ability to sing the blues, however I always felt that this was limiting this immensely talented soul.",
"I felt he had more to say and his tag as a \"blues\" artist limited who he could say it to.This album finds Jonny exploring more of his R&B/Rock side with limited excursions into what I would call the blues.",
"As a fan of his earlier songs such as Wander this World, Lie to Me, and Breakin' Me, people shouldn't find this as much of a surprise as his earlier albums, sans \"Smokin\", often contained these crossover songs.",
"The thing that is different is this one reverses the ratio.",
"More rock/R&B, less \"blues\".",
"From the immediately likeable \"Red Light\" to the Prince influenced \"Beautiful One\", I can listen to this one from top to bottom without skipping any of them.If you are a fan of Storyville, Ian Moore, Joe Bonamassa, you'll love this album."
] |
5 | Its great for the price | I got this as a replacement for one that I brutally abused, and it went up in a puff of smoke. I picked Cuisinart because I've had good luck with their products. I picked this model based on the reviews. I've only used it a couple of times, using the blade. It worked quietly and worked well. The base is heavy, which is a good sign. I've washed the parts (other than the base) in the dishwasher, top rack, as described in the instruction booklet, they came out fine. The equipment is sharp, so some caution needs to be exercised. I want to use the disc's for shredding and slicing. I'll update this if there's anything to note.I read in a review here some place that plastic freezer containers can be used to store the blades and discs. I tried using them and found it a good idea. The blades are easy to put in the container and take out, the discs as well. It saves a couple bucks and might avoid a scrape or two with the disc holders.All in all, I'm happy with the purchase. | 978 | [
"I got this as a replacement for one that I brutally abused, and it went up in a puff of smoke.",
"I picked Cuisinart because I've had good luck with their products.",
"I picked this model based on the reviews.",
"I've only used it a couple of times, using the blade.",
"It worked quietly and worked well.",
"The base is heavy, which is a good sign.",
"I've washed the parts (other than the base) in the dishwasher, top rack, as described in the instruction booklet, they came out fine.",
"The equipment is sharp, so some caution needs to be exercised.",
"I want to use the disc's for shredding and slicing.",
"I'll update this if there's anything to note.I read in a review here some place that plastic freezer containers can be used to store the blades and discs.",
"I tried using them and found it a good idea.",
"The blades are easy to put in the container and take out, the discs as well.",
"It saves a couple bucks and might avoid a scrape or two with the disc holders.All in all, I'm happy with the purchase."
] |
5 | Happy Birthday, Dr. Denmark! | Today, Dr. Denmark turns 108! I have never met her, but I can certainly tell you that because of her, my life at home with my 3 1/2 month old is such a joy!This book is the BEST book I read before my baby boy was born. Madia Bowman (the author) has had 11 childen. She knows what she's talking about. I did exactly what the book said as soon as my son was born and have never looked back. Every single piece of instruction in this book is right on. My son is happy, healthy and thriving! He is content and wonderful. He slept through the night (7 hours) when he was 5 days old. At 3 months old, he went to 12 hours. He now eats 3 meals a day (nursing first, then feeding). We are thrilled!Please buy this book and believe that Dr. Denmark knows what she's talking about. Her teachings are not about selfishness from the mother's standpoint--it's about HEALTH for the baby!Please, I implore you...buy this book and do what it says!Thank the Lord for Dr. Denmark and Madia Bowman! | 978 | [
"Today, Dr.",
"Denmark turns 108!",
"I have never met her, but I can certainly tell you that because of her, my life at home with my 3 1/2 month old is such a joy!",
"This book is the BEST book I read before my baby boy was born.",
"Madia Bowman (the author) has had 11 childen.",
"She knows what she's talking about.",
"I did exactly what the book said as soon as my son was born and have never looked back.",
"Every single piece of instruction in this book is right on.",
"My son is happy, healthy and thriving!",
"He is content and wonderful.",
"He slept through the night (7 hours) when he was 5 days old.",
"At 3 months old, he went to 12 hours.",
"He now eats 3 meals a day (nursing first, then feeding).",
"We are thrilled!",
"Please buy this book and believe that Dr.",
"Denmark knows what she's talking about.",
"Her teachings are not about selfishness from the mother's standpoint--it's about HEALTH for the baby!",
"Please, I implore you...buy this book and do what it says!",
"Thank the Lord for Dr.",
"Denmark and Madia Bowman!"
] |
5 | Huey's view of the west | Reading Round-UpFor this month's book, I'm recommending Six Bits a Day, by Elmer Kelton. This is the prequel to the story I told you about last month, The Good Old Boys. The same two main characters Huey and Walter Calloway are portrayed in this story as hardworking, cattle driving cowboys set on the ranches and ranges of west Texas. As always, Huey is easy going, fun loving, and doesn't care about saving a dime. His brother Walter, however, has matrimonial aims to settle down with a good woman and claim his own piece of land. Huey does his best to distract Walter from his goals by signing the two of them on to drive six hundred head of cattle back to C.C. Tarpley's Pecos River ranch. Huey's aim is to pull Walter away from the distraction of the branding fire stoked by the sweet girl who lives in the boarding house. Range wars, murderers and conniving saboteurs are out to snatch the cattle away before Huey and Walter can deliver them to C.C.'s spread.--Robin Moore | 978 | [
"Reading Round-UpFor this month's book, I'm recommending Six Bits a Day, by Elmer Kelton.",
"This is the prequel to the story I told you about last month, The Good Old Boys.",
"The same two main characters Huey and Walter Calloway are portrayed in this story as hardworking, cattle driving cowboys set on the ranches and ranges of west Texas.",
"As always, Huey is easy going, fun loving, and doesn't care about saving a dime.",
"His brother Walter, however, has matrimonial aims to settle down with a good woman and claim his own piece of land.",
"Huey does his best to distract Walter from his goals by signing the two of them on to drive six hundred head of cattle back to C.C. Tarpley's Pecos River ranch.",
"Huey's aim is to pull Walter away from the distraction of the branding fire stoked by the sweet girl who lives in the boarding house.",
"Range wars, murderers and conniving saboteurs are out to snatch the cattle away before Huey and Walter can deliver them to C.C.'s spread.--Robin Moore"
] |
5 | Biography and philosophy | I was asked to read this book as a freshmen in college and I loved it. It is not an easy read, but once you read over a part once more, Augustine's logic makes perfect sense. If you've read any other Augustine, such as "Freedom of the will", this book fits right in there and explains it perfectly. In fact, this book explains most of Augustine's tenants perfectly. If anyone wants to know why Christianity took such a harsh stand against sexual sins...it's Augustine lashing out at his past. He was really tormented. Worship God or worship sex. He chose God and I'm sure he thought about going back. Augustine also developed the full Christian idea of free will, which is manifested in this book as well. Augustine is an incredible figure and a role model for modern Christians. His trials are not much different from ours, seeing as we live in a society so obsessed with sex. Augustine's Confessions is one of my favorite books. A must-read for any theologian and philosopher. | 978 | [
"I was asked to read this book as a freshmen in college and I loved it.",
"It is not an easy read, but once you read over a part once more, Augustine's logic makes perfect sense.",
"If you've read any other Augustine, such as \"Freedom of the will\", this book fits right in there and explains it perfectly.",
"In fact, this book explains most of Augustine's tenants perfectly.",
"If anyone wants to know why Christianity took such a harsh stand against sexual sins...it's Augustine lashing out at his past.",
"He was really tormented.",
"Worship God or worship sex.",
"He chose God and I'm sure he thought about going back.",
"Augustine also developed the full Christian idea of free will, which is manifested in this book as well.",
"Augustine is an incredible figure and a role model for modern Christians.",
"His trials are not much different from ours, seeing as we live in a society so obsessed with sex.",
"Augustine's Confessions is one of my favorite books.",
"A must-read for any theologian and philosopher."
] |
5 | Uh Oh, a band's evolving... | Where's my guitar rock? What happened to OK Computer? It's gone! This is in its place....???Some people listened to it, and others blocked it out.I can grab the guitar and play anything on OK Computer and get some cheers and some grumbles. Sing "In Limbo" off this album into any woman's ear and she'll melt. There's an eerie power behind the music on this CD. I heard originally the last track was supposed to much longer. I wish it was.If all bands evolved the way Radiohead did (That is, the overall change from the beginning album to the current album...not necesserily the same genre path), I would be much happier with music right now.Still one of the CD's I go back to constantly on the 400 CD changer. Has not died out on me in the least. Usually play it right after some early Talking Heads.If you like this album, I strongly suggest seeing this band live. They take these songs and change them, add things, delete things...you get mutations, and all of them are great. | 978 | [
"Where's my guitar rock?",
"What happened to OK Computer?",
"It's gone!",
"This is in its place....???",
"Some people listened to it, and others blocked it out.I can grab the guitar and play anything on OK Computer and get some cheers and some grumbles.",
"Sing \"In Limbo\" off this album into any woman's ear and she'll melt.",
"There's an eerie power behind the music on this CD.",
"I heard originally the last track was supposed to much longer.",
"I wish it was.If all bands evolved the way Radiohead did (That is, the overall change from the beginning album to the current album...not necesserily the same genre path), I would be much happier with music right now.Still one of the CD's I go back to constantly on the 400 CD changer.",
"Has not died out on me in the least.",
"Usually play it right after some early Talking Heads.If you like this album, I strongly suggest seeing this band live.",
"They take these songs and change them, add things, delete things...you get mutations, and all of them are great."
] |
5 | A surprisingly fabulous film | My husband and I first saw this movie in the theater in 2000. Based on the initial trailers, we were expecting your typical banal formula film. Not expecting much, we were pleasantly surprised by this wonderful film. The dialogue, emotions etc were incredibly realistic and believable....an amazing feat considering the storyline is one huge fantasty!The acting is superb....Leoni and Cage have wonderful screen chemistry. The supporting cast is also wonderful and again, believable.I have watched this movie several times, and it captures my attention each and every time. I never cease to enjoy it! My husband and I both agree that this is one of our favorite movies, even though we usually have vastly different tastes. I think it's because this movie resonates to both our experiences of transitioning from the urban professionals we were when we met to the contented suburbanite family we have become.This movie will enchant both singles and married alike....Don't miss it. | 978 | [
"My husband and I first saw this movie in the theater in 2000.",
"Based on the initial trailers, we were expecting your typical banal formula film.",
"Not expecting much, we were pleasantly surprised by this wonderful film.",
"The dialogue, emotions etc were incredibly realistic and believable....an amazing feat considering the storyline is one huge fantasty!",
"The acting is superb....Leoni and Cage have wonderful screen chemistry.",
"The supporting cast is also wonderful and again, believable.I have watched this movie several times, and it captures my attention each and every time.",
"I never cease to enjoy it!",
"My husband and I both agree that this is one of our favorite movies, even though we usually have vastly different tastes.",
"I think it's because this movie resonates to both our experiences of transitioning from the urban professionals we were when we met to the contented suburbanite family we have become.This movie will enchant both singles and married alike....Don't miss it."
] |
5 | My "Visit" to Manzanar | Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and her husband, James, bring to life the story of the Wakatsuki family during the 1942 Japanese internment in California. Farewell to Manzanar (Bantam Books, 1973, ISBN 0-553-27258-6) is powerful. As a young girl, Jeanne Wakatsuki, internalizes the events that have taken place before, during, and after Manzanar. She had lived a life of "fair treatment" in her Ocean Park neighborhood, a life of heartache and confusion in Manzanar, and later, a life of stereotype and discrimination when she and her family left the internment camp. Although she experienced moments of not wanting to be Japanese, she grew up appreciating and understanding the circumstances in her life. Unfortunately, life for the rest of the Wakatsuki family was not pleasant after saying farewell to Manzanar, but the author gives us an opportunity to understand their pain and sorrow that political injustices caused. This is an excellent addition to add to your history section. | 978 | [
"Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and her husband, James, bring to life the story of the Wakatsuki family during the 1942 Japanese internment in California.",
"Farewell to Manzanar (Bantam Books, 1973, ISBN 0-553-27258-6) is powerful.",
"As a young girl, Jeanne Wakatsuki, internalizes the events that have taken place before, during, and after Manzanar.",
"She had lived a life of \"fair treatment\" in her Ocean Park neighborhood, a life of heartache and confusion in Manzanar, and later, a life of stereotype and discrimination when she and her family left the internment camp.",
"Although she experienced moments of not wanting to be Japanese, she grew up appreciating and understanding the circumstances in her life.",
"Unfortunately, life for the rest of the Wakatsuki family was not pleasant after saying farewell to Manzanar, but the author gives us an opportunity to understand their pain and sorrow that political injustices caused.",
"This is an excellent addition to add to your history section."
] |
5 | High School Musical | When I first heard about High School Musical, I was thinking "not another Disney movie". But I forced myself to watch it. I really don't regret it. I now own the DVD and CD. For those who don't know what HSM is all about, here's the topic: Gabriella (Vanessa Anne Hudgens), a super-smart girl, and Troy (Zac Effron), team captain of the basketball team, find their pasion for singing. Troy is afraid what his teammates could think about his singing, but he still auditions with Gabriella. As dramaqueen Sharpay (Ashley Tisdale) finds out that they have callbacks, she makes plans to ruin their performance. Inbetwenn, there are some good, some not-so-good songs. My favorite songs in the movie is definitly "When There Was Me And You". I love the film, but I still have a few questions:-Why were the outfits in "Bop To The Top"" so - different?-What was actually the theme of the "Twinkle Town" musical. The songs were all so different?Not considering those questions - 5 stars! | 978 | [
"When I first heard about High School Musical, I was thinking \"not another Disney movie\".",
"But I forced myself to watch it.",
"I really don't regret it.",
"I now own the DVD and CD.",
"For those who don't know what HSM is all about, here's the topic: Gabriella (Vanessa Anne Hudgens), a super-smart girl, and Troy (Zac Effron), team captain of the basketball team, find their pasion for singing.",
"Troy is afraid what his teammates could think about his singing, but he still auditions with Gabriella.",
"As dramaqueen Sharpay (Ashley Tisdale) finds out that they have callbacks, she makes plans to ruin their performance.",
"Inbetwenn, there are some good, some not-so-good songs.",
"My favorite songs in the movie is definitly \"When There Was Me And You\".",
"I love the film, but I still have a few questions:-Why were the outfits in \"Bop To The Top\"\" so - different?",
"-What was actually the theme of the \"Twinkle Town\" musical.",
"The songs were all so different?",
"Not considering those questions - 5 stars!"
] |
5 | Apollyon my review | Carpathia confronts the two witnesses and was not satisfied with the outcome. Hattie feels unworthy of God's grace for her part in Carpathia's rise to power. The tribulation force plans on staying one step ahead of the danger from global community officials but is that enough? As subzero temperatures engulf the earth and frightening insects terrorize the inhabitants will this bring the people closer to God?Riveting, unpredictable with lots of twists and turns this novel, as the others before it, will keep you on the edge of your seat anticipating the outcome. I have grown quite fond of the characters and look forward to reading the next in the series. So intune for today's world I highly recommend this book. Read the book of Revelation in novel form, it is a fast read, and definately hard to put down, has excellent character and scene development. I as the reader felt I was transported to the different locations in the storyline witnessing the future come to life. | 978 | [
"Carpathia confronts the two witnesses and was not satisfied with the outcome.",
"Hattie feels unworthy of God's grace for her part in Carpathia's rise to power.",
"The tribulation force plans on staying one step ahead of the danger from global community officials but is that enough?",
"As subzero temperatures engulf the earth and frightening insects terrorize the inhabitants will this bring the people closer to God?",
"Riveting, unpredictable with lots of twists and turns this novel, as the others before it, will keep you on the edge of your seat anticipating the outcome.",
"I have grown quite fond of the characters and look forward to reading the next in the series.",
"So intune for today's world I highly recommend this book.",
"Read the book of Revelation in novel form, it is a fast read, and definately hard to put down, has excellent character and scene development.",
"I as the reader felt I was transported to the different locations in the storyline witnessing the future come to life."
] |
5 | Nice Case | I've traveled with laptops since the early '90's, all makes and models, many cases. My last case was a alum. Samsonite which after many miles broke a latch. My new laptop is a HP ProBook 4525S with a 15.6" screen which fits in this case like a hand in a glove, & with sufficient breathing room. Don't expect to carry your AC adaptor or full size accessories in this case, but if you're out for more than a day, you've got other luggage with you anyway. Newer laptops are thinner and this slimmer case accomodates nicely. I'm in and out of my laptop 20 times a day, access it while in the case & store it on the floor board or on the car seat. Hard side cases keep me from dumping the laptop out on the pavement if the softside top isn't zipped when I grab the handle and go. (Don't understand why they don't fit softside cases with two handles.) Fit and finish on this case is beautiful, sturdy with substantial latches which are easily opened and closed. Couldn't ask for more. | 978 | [
"I've traveled with laptops since the early '90's, all makes and models, many cases.",
"My last case was a alum.",
"Samsonite which after many miles broke a latch.",
"My new laptop is a HP ProBook 4525S with a 15.6\" screen which fits in this case like a hand in a glove, & with sufficient breathing room.",
"Don't expect to carry your AC adaptor or full size accessories in this case, but if you're out for more than a day, you've got other luggage with you anyway.",
"Newer laptops are thinner and this slimmer case accomodates nicely.",
"I'm in and out of my laptop 20 times a day, access it while in the case & store it on the floor board or on the car seat.",
"Hard side cases keep me from dumping the laptop out on the pavement if the softside top isn't zipped when I grab the handle and go.",
"(Don't understand why they don't fit softside cases with two handles.) Fit and finish on this case is beautiful, sturdy with substantial latches which are easily opened and closed.",
"Couldn't ask for more."
] |
5 | take me to Fiji | For me, to really like a movie, a book, or anything like that I have to relate to a character and his experiences. Well, I perfectly related to Truman, even though I do not live my life on a television show. Do I? Anyway, Truman Burbank could be any of us. He's just the average Joe on the street, but he feels mysteriously isolated, so he goes off, on what could be considered a mid-life crisis, and searches for the truth of his existence. I mean, if we can't relate to isolation and curiosity about existence then maybe we could related his daily goings, or we could go out more. I know that Truman's world is made up of cameras and lights, unbeknownst to Truman, but even though he is living on a man made TV set, his life is just that common journey of trying to find out who we really are on the inside. Like I said, I completely related, I'm on my own personal soul search, and due to that connection I loved it. Oh and did I mention that it just really is a great movie. | 978 | [
"For me, to really like a movie, a book, or anything like that I have to relate to a character and his experiences.",
"Well, I perfectly related to Truman, even though I do not live my life on a television show.",
"Do I?",
"Anyway, Truman Burbank could be any of us.",
"He's just the average Joe on the street, but he feels mysteriously isolated, so he goes off, on what could be considered a mid-life crisis, and searches for the truth of his existence.",
"I mean, if we can't relate to isolation and curiosity about existence then maybe we could related his daily goings, or we could go out more.",
"I know that Truman's world is made up of cameras and lights, unbeknownst to Truman, but even though he is living on a man made TV set, his life is just that common journey of trying to find out who we really are on the inside.",
"Like I said, I completely related, I'm on my own personal soul search, and due to that connection I loved it.",
"Oh and did I mention that it just really is a great movie."
] |
5 | Exceptional | My wife and I have three children, all adult now, and throughout their childhood we constantly read to them because we wanted them to be avid readers as we ourselves are. We recently sifted through all of their childhood books, of which there are many. "Love You Forever" is probably the most memorable of them all. It is an original and profoundly touching narrative, beautifully illustrated, of the permanent and unconditional love of a parent for her or his child. (Those who find "creepiness" in it are either concrete readers or need therapy for their unresolved personal issues). As her child grows up, it is in her own mind and emotions that she continues to hold and embrace the child she brought into the world, as he and she pass through their respective stages of life. The cycle of life is then completed in the beautiful conclusion that teaches young and not so young about the essence of life. If this book is not in your children's library, then it is incomplete. | 978 | [
"My wife and I have three children, all adult now, and throughout their childhood we constantly read to them because we wanted them to be avid readers as we ourselves are.",
"We recently sifted through all of their childhood books, of which there are many.",
"\"Love You Forever\" is probably the most memorable of them all.",
"It is an original and profoundly touching narrative, beautifully illustrated, of the permanent and unconditional love of a parent for her or his child.",
"(Those who find \"creepiness\" in it are either concrete readers or need therapy for their unresolved personal issues).",
"As her child grows up, it is in her own mind and emotions that she continues to hold and embrace the child she brought into the world, as he and she pass through their respective stages of life.",
"The cycle of life is then completed in the beautiful conclusion that teaches young and not so young about the essence of life.",
"If this book is not in your children's library, then it is incomplete."
] |
5 | Great EP and Great Concert | A couple of the songs from the EP were recorded at Red Rocks, but the majority were recorded at the Lorelei in St. Goarshausen, Germany, an an outdoor amphi-theatre situated along the Rhine River. I was stationed in Germany with the U.S. Army then and was lucky enough to attend that concert. Several bands performed that day: Steve Miller, Joe Cocker, U2, The Stray Cats. U2 stole the show that day (Joe Cocker was a close second). From the moment they entered the stage, Bono and the band had the crowd in the palm of their hands. The most memorable moment was during the final encore song, "40", when those of us in the crowd continued to sing the refrain "How long to sing this song?" for several minutes after the band had finally left the stage. Of all the concerts I've attend over the past 30 plus years, this one stands out as one of the greatest. If you want to get a taste of this great band performing live in their early days, you owe it to yourself to buy this EP. | 978 | [
"A couple of the songs from the EP were recorded at Red Rocks, but the majority were recorded at the Lorelei in St.",
"Goarshausen, Germany, an an outdoor amphi-theatre situated along the Rhine River.",
"I was stationed in Germany with the U.S. Army then and was lucky enough to attend that concert.",
"Several bands performed that day: Steve Miller, Joe Cocker, U2, The Stray Cats.",
"U2 stole the show that day (Joe Cocker was a close second).",
"From the moment they entered the stage, Bono and the band had the crowd in the palm of their hands.",
"The most memorable moment was during the final encore song, \"40\", when those of us in the crowd continued to sing the refrain \"How long to sing this song?",
"\" for several minutes after the band had finally left the stage.",
"Of all the concerts I've attend over the past 30 plus years, this one stands out as one of the greatest.",
"If you want to get a taste of this great band performing live in their early days, you owe it to yourself to buy this EP."
] |
5 | Not Just for the Guys | I didn't see this movie at the theatre because of the way it was being marketed...which appeared to me as nothing more than a bunch of men beating the crap out of each other!Once I finally saw the movie, I realized that this doesn't even begin to explain the plot. A truly terrific movie with enough twists to keep you on the edge of your seat. Edward Norton does a wonderful job of portaying a "lost soul" out of place in today's society. Brad Pitt is wonderful in a performance that could have been so easily over the top.This is one of the best movies that I have seen in a long time. It gets away from your standard cliched movies which seem to simply rehash plots older than movies themselves (for example...Gone in 60 Seconds...I don't think this movie had one original line or thought). Even if you think you know what Fight Club is about, you don't. I think the studios did a poor job marketing this film. It should appeal to anyone who truly enjoys something different. | 978 | [
"I didn't see this movie at the theatre because of the way it was being marketed...which appeared to me as nothing more than a bunch of men beating the crap out of each other!",
"Once I finally saw the movie, I realized that this doesn't even begin to explain the plot.",
"A truly terrific movie with enough twists to keep you on the edge of your seat.",
"Edward Norton does a wonderful job of portaying a \"lost soul\" out of place in today's society.",
"Brad Pitt is wonderful in a performance that could have been so easily over the top.This is one of the best movies that I have seen in a long time.",
"It gets away from your standard cliched movies which seem to simply rehash plots older than movies themselves (for example...Gone in 60 Seconds...I don't think this movie had one original line or thought).",
"Even if you think you know what Fight Club is about, you don't.",
"I think the studios did a poor job marketing this film.",
"It should appeal to anyone who truly enjoys something different."
] |
5 | Brand New Vision | System of a Down are unfairly categorized with the nu-metal genre of music that seems to be popular these days. The reason it is so unfair, is because people fail to realize that these guys have innovated a sound that is theirs alone. You can immediately recognize any of their gems that happen to be on the radio as SOAD. There is never any question. I mean who else could have pulled off "Sugar" and kept it credible. The insanity and depth of the song would have falen apart on an average band, but with these guys the issues and humor are kept completely intact. Their sound is a wonderful cross between Frank Zappa and Slayer with all of the humor, musicianship, and politics that comes with it. All of the songs are hard-hitting, face smashing jams with outstanding vocals and musicianship. These guys are bound to become huge and largely influential in the years to come. I hear Toxicity is even better! I can't wait to get it. They have all of my respect and admiration. | 978 | [
"System of a Down are unfairly categorized with the nu-metal genre of music that seems to be popular these days.",
"The reason it is so unfair, is because people fail to realize that these guys have innovated a sound that is theirs alone.",
"You can immediately recognize any of their gems that happen to be on the radio as SOAD.",
"There is never any question.",
"I mean who else could have pulled off \"Sugar\" and kept it credible.",
"The insanity and depth of the song would have falen apart on an average band, but with these guys the issues and humor are kept completely intact.",
"Their sound is a wonderful cross between Frank Zappa and Slayer with all of the humor, musicianship, and politics that comes with it.",
"All of the songs are hard-hitting, face smashing jams with outstanding vocals and musicianship.",
"These guys are bound to become huge and largely influential in the years to come.",
"I hear Toxicity is even better!",
"I can't wait to get it.",
"They have all of my respect and admiration."
] |
5 | Not For Amateurs | This CD is not for people whose only experiences of John Lennon are "Love Me Do" and "Imagine." There are no cute love songs and few hopeful sentiments here. Instead, the listener is transported into the soul of a man searching to find identity and meaning after the death of a dream (The Beatles). In songs foreshadowing the grunge, metal, and punk movements, John rips off the sarcastic and bitterly humorous mask he wore during the Beatles years and sings, yells, and screams about his pain: the abandonment of his parents ("Mother," which will rip your heart out unless you are made of steel), the death of his mother ("My Mummy's Dead"), his disillusionment with life ("God"), and his love of Yoko ("Love"), all set to sparse guitar or piano accompaniments. If you want toe-tapping, sing-along songs or utopian fantasies, look elsewhere in the Beatles/Lennon catalogue. If you want a portrait of a star coming to grips with a lifetime of suppressed pain, look nowhere else. | 978 | [
"This CD is not for people whose only experiences of John Lennon are \"Love Me Do\" and \"Imagine.\" There are no cute love songs and few hopeful sentiments here.",
"Instead, the listener is transported into the soul of a man searching to find identity and meaning after the death of a dream (The Beatles).",
"In songs foreshadowing the grunge, metal, and punk movements, John rips off the sarcastic and bitterly humorous mask he wore during the Beatles years and sings, yells, and screams about his pain: the abandonment of his parents (\"Mother,\" which will rip your heart out unless you are made of steel), the death of his mother (\"My Mummy's Dead\"), his disillusionment with life (\"God\"), and his love of Yoko (\"Love\"), all set to sparse guitar or piano accompaniments.",
"If you want toe-tapping, sing-along songs or utopian fantasies, look elsewhere in the Beatles/Lennon catalogue.",
"If you want a portrait of a star coming to grips with a lifetime of suppressed pain, look nowhere else."
] |
5 | Delicious! | Martha Macnamara travels to California to visit her daughter, only to discover that she is missing. She meets an unusual and mysterious man by the name of Mayland Long. Together they try to find Martha's daughter.This book was compelling. It was beautifully written and it just sucked me in. Written in the early 80's, it's computer references were obscure and dated to me. But that's not a bad thing for me. I enjoy reading books that are a little dated because it is interesting to see how the author moves around the story without cell phones, etc. This book was clearly written by a master. It's short, but packs a real punch. The characters were very real. The character of Mayland Long reminded me a lot of Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child's character, Pendergast. I am not quite sure why, but he is one of my favorite literary characters, so it's a good comparison. It's going on my permanent shelf and I am highly recommending it to any fellow fantasy lovers out there. | 978 | [
"Martha Macnamara travels to California to visit her daughter, only to discover that she is missing.",
"She meets an unusual and mysterious man by the name of Mayland Long.",
"Together they try to find Martha's daughter.This book was compelling.",
"It was beautifully written and it just sucked me in.",
"Written in the early 80's, it's computer references were obscure and dated to me.",
"But that's not a bad thing for me.",
"I enjoy reading books that are a little dated because it is interesting to see how the author moves around the story without cell phones, etc.",
"This book was clearly written by a master.",
"It's short, but packs a real punch.",
"The characters were very real.",
"The character of Mayland Long reminded me a lot of Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child's character, Pendergast.",
"I am not quite sure why, but he is one of my favorite literary characters, so it's a good comparison.",
"It's going on my permanent shelf and I am highly recommending it to any fellow fantasy lovers out there."
] |
5 | 80s retro flare for really cheap | Like many others that have reviewed, I've known this watch since I was a kid in the 80s. It's amazing Casio still makes this now iconic retro design watch til this day and at a bargain. It's interesting that when I was a kid, there was a plethora of other calculator catches that I considered were cooler than this design so I really never had the urge back then. Now that it's 25 years later, the nostalgic tune of this watch makes it that much more desirable. Remember, back then, it was another watch. Now, it's super cool ;-)Let's face it, you'll probably never use the calculator function, especially since we can just use our mobile phones. And I wish this watch could use an illuminator light. Nonetheless, it's cool. You will get small ego boost from comments this watch will garner. Yeah, it's not you, it's the watch; regardless, you bought it and you're wearing it!You've probably seen it already but there's an epic and I mean epic review of this watch. A must read. | 978 | [
"Like many others that have reviewed, I've known this watch since I was a kid in the 80s.",
"It's amazing Casio still makes this now iconic retro design watch til this day and at a bargain.",
"It's interesting that when I was a kid, there was a plethora of other calculator catches that I considered were cooler than this design so I really never had the urge back then.",
"Now that it's 25 years later, the nostalgic tune of this watch makes it that much more desirable.",
"Remember, back then, it was another watch.",
"Now, it's super cool ;-)Let's face it, you'll probably never use the calculator function, especially since we can just use our mobile phones.",
"And I wish this watch could use an illuminator light.",
"Nonetheless, it's cool.",
"You will get small ego boost from comments this watch will garner.",
"Yeah, it's not you, it's the watch; regardless, you bought it and you're wearing it!",
"You've probably seen it already but there's an epic and I mean epic review of this watch.",
"A must read."
] |
5 | Chicks with Sticks (Knitwise) | At this time, all the summaries and reviews on this page are from the previous two books. Here is the scoop from the inside cover of the hardback (I haven't finished it so I can't truly review it yet)"For Scottie, Amanda, Bella, and Tay, life in Chicago is about seeking shelter. They've found it in their firelit stitch-n-[...] at Joe; in the halls of their quirky private school; in the arms of boyfriends-and always in the comfort of friendship that bonds them together.But now the Chicks are staring down at the end of high school and it's time to contemplate life beyond the protective web of their knitty ensemble. Will the stresses of college applications and service projects, debutante balls and long-distance loves, mean the end of the Chicks? Or can this unlikely foursome bind-off the happy ending that only true friendship can craft?The end is only the beginning for the Chicks, who return with their trademark wit and warmth along with four fabulous new projects." | 978 | [
"At this time, all the summaries and reviews on this page are from the previous two books.",
"Here is the scoop from the inside cover of the hardback (I haven't finished it so I can't truly review it yet)\"For Scottie, Amanda, Bella, and Tay, life in Chicago is about seeking shelter.",
"They've found it in their firelit stitch-n-[...] at Joe; in the halls of their quirky private school; in the arms of boyfriends-and always in the comfort of friendship that bonds them together.But now the Chicks are staring down at the end of high school and it's time to contemplate life beyond the protective web of their knitty ensemble.",
"Will the stresses of college applications and service projects, debutante balls and long-distance loves, mean the end of the Chicks?",
"Or can this unlikely foursome bind-off the happy ending that only true friendship can craft?",
"The end is only the beginning for the Chicks, who return with their trademark wit and warmth along with four fabulous new projects.\""
] |
5 | The Real China | The Good Earth should be required reading in every American school. At a time when so many young people seem to believe the world owes them a living, the quiet and heroic efforts of a farming family from the early years of 20th Century China serve as a reminder of real courage and the value of work and frugality. In addition, the difficult lives of girls born into poor Chinese families provides stark illustrations on the tremendous freedoms and privileges enjoyed by Western girls throughout the last century and especially today.There is nothing sugar-coated in the images provided by Pearl Buck. The author gives names and faces to Chinese people and provided an honest, human view of life. Without question, this work by the author caused many Americans to come to the aid of China as it was assaulted by the immoral and inhuman forces of the Empire of Japan beginning in 1931. I recommend this haunting book to everyone with some sense of decency and historical reality. | 978 | [
"The Good Earth should be required reading in every American school.",
"At a time when so many young people seem to believe the world owes them a living, the quiet and heroic efforts of a farming family from the early years of 20th Century China serve as a reminder of real courage and the value of work and frugality.",
"In addition, the difficult lives of girls born into poor Chinese families provides stark illustrations on the tremendous freedoms and privileges enjoyed by Western girls throughout the last century and especially today.There is nothing sugar-coated in the images provided by Pearl Buck.",
"The author gives names and faces to Chinese people and provided an honest, human view of life.",
"Without question, this work by the author caused many Americans to come to the aid of China as it was assaulted by the immoral and inhuman forces of the Empire of Japan beginning in 1931.",
"I recommend this haunting book to everyone with some sense of decency and historical reality."
] |
5 | Save trees, buy Kindle! | Bottom Line:Buy Kindle as a replacement of a hardcover book. That is the main reason I bought Kindle.The portability and light weight is what I was looking for and it does all that and does it well. This is why I gave 5 stars.Don't buy Kindle as a stand-in for your PDA, Cell Phone, Laptop, Desktop, MP-3 player and such.Don't buy Kindle for internet browsing, emailing and such.Now as a stand-in for a hard cover 2" thick book it is priceless. I could hold it in one hand in my bed, chair, lounge with very little light falling on it and still read it comfortably. The line width and line spacings are perfect for me for fast reading and are far less stressful on the eyes than a printed page which has wide lines and less white space between lines.The only side-effect of having a Kindle is, I will be reading far more books than I normally do now. In that sense it is a time sink during my busy period. But it is a boon during a retitrement or vacation period.Happy Kindling. | 978 | [
"Bottom Line:Buy Kindle as a replacement of a hardcover book.",
"That is the main reason I bought Kindle.The portability and light weight is what I was looking for and it does all that and does it well.",
"This is why I gave 5 stars.Don't buy Kindle as a stand-in for your PDA, Cell Phone, Laptop, Desktop, MP-3 player and such.Don't buy Kindle for internet browsing, emailing and such.Now as a stand-in for a hard cover 2\" thick book it is priceless.",
"I could hold it in one hand in my bed, chair, lounge with very little light falling on it and still read it comfortably.",
"The line width and line spacings are perfect for me for fast reading and are far less stressful on the eyes than a printed page which has wide lines and less white space between lines.The only side-effect of having a Kindle is, I will be reading far more books than I normally do now.",
"In that sense it is a time sink during my busy period.",
"But it is a boon during a retitrement or vacation period.Happy Kindling."
] |
5 | An excellent compilation | "Panis Angelicus" indeed stirs a spirit of devotion for the Angelic Bread which has been given to us by Christ. This CD is an excellent compilation of hymns which are especially devoted to the Eucharist. Utilizing more traditional hymns, "Panis Angelicus" helps one reflect on the mystery of Jesus' presence in the Eucharist.The Latin hymns chosen for this CD are familiar to many. If they aren't, they quickly will become familiar, for they are the hymns which withstood the test of time. They have been utilized in devotion for hundreds of years and are indeed the best of the Church's Hymns.The English hymns on this CD are also familiar. While they are not as old as the Latin hymns, they are still beautiful and are the pinnacle of English Church hymns.All in all, I have found that the selection of hymns on this CD, both Latin and English, help to bring me into a deeper devotion to the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist by means of a more traditional spirituality. | 978 | [
"\"Panis Angelicus\" indeed stirs a spirit of devotion for the Angelic Bread which has been given to us by Christ.",
"This CD is an excellent compilation of hymns which are especially devoted to the Eucharist.",
"Utilizing more traditional hymns, \"Panis Angelicus\" helps one reflect on the mystery of Jesus' presence in the Eucharist.The Latin hymns chosen for this CD are familiar to many.",
"If they aren't, they quickly will become familiar, for they are the hymns which withstood the test of time.",
"They have been utilized in devotion for hundreds of years and are indeed the best of the Church's Hymns.The English hymns on this CD are also familiar.",
"While they are not as old as the Latin hymns, they are still beautiful and are the pinnacle of English Church hymns.All in all, I have found that the selection of hymns on this CD, both Latin and English, help to bring me into a deeper devotion to the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist by means of a more traditional spirituality."
] |
5 | Works great!!! | After picking our dog up from the "doggy resort" we noticed she was itching on and off. We looked and we might find one flea. We noticed our other dog would itch on and off also. We used this soap and vacuumed the carpets a lot and they are itch free. When we used the soap we also used the special flea comb that we bought, which when combined made a huge difference in "finding" the culprits. I do not know how well it work if your dog had a bad case of fleas, but it worked well on our dogs for the minimal fleas they had. The soap smelled good, but I really did not notice the smell on the dogs or for that matter how long it stayed on the dogs. Both of our dogs are indoor pets and only tend to stink if they go outside to potty in the rain, or if it is really hot out, so I really can not comment on the smell. Overall I liked the soap and would definitely order it again. One of the reason I bought it, besides the flea thing was that it is natural, which is a huge plus. | 978 | [
"After picking our dog up from the \"doggy resort\" we noticed she was itching on and off.",
"We looked and we might find one flea.",
"We noticed our other dog would itch on and off also.",
"We used this soap and vacuumed the carpets a lot and they are itch free.",
"When we used the soap we also used the special flea comb that we bought, which when combined made a huge difference in \"finding\" the culprits.",
"I do not know how well it work if your dog had a bad case of fleas, but it worked well on our dogs for the minimal fleas they had.",
"The soap smelled good, but I really did not notice the smell on the dogs or for that matter how long it stayed on the dogs.",
"Both of our dogs are indoor pets and only tend to stink if they go outside to potty in the rain, or if it is really hot out, so I really can not comment on the smell.",
"Overall I liked the soap and would definitely order it again.",
"One of the reason I bought it, besides the flea thing was that it is natural, which is a huge plus."
] |
5 | I Love Nancy Thayer | I just finished reviewing one of the author's latest works - Heat Wave: a novel and I mentioned this book in that review. This is one of my favorite Nancy Thayer books. It has a few twists and unexpected turns as you delve into Daphne's past & present and though you can see where the story is going, you can't stop rooting for her. I was glad to see her resist Jack's overtures yet understood why things continued on as they did (I don't want to give much away). Daphne was a delightful heroine - sweet yet savvy, articulate, beautiful yet not the typical heroine beautiful. Daphne's not a skinny little thing - she's got curves (not obesity) & learns to be proud of her body. She loves her daughter and though my daughters were young when I first read it, I got a look at the complicated relationship that was to come (it did).I wholeheartedly recommend this book. I wish it was available on kindle but am happy to see that it's available for pennies as long as one buys used. | 978 | [
"I just finished reviewing one of the author's latest works - Heat Wave: a novel and I mentioned this book in that review.",
"This is one of my favorite Nancy Thayer books.",
"It has a few twists and unexpected turns as you delve into Daphne's past & present and though you can see where the story is going, you can't stop rooting for her.",
"I was glad to see her resist Jack's overtures yet understood why things continued on as they did (I don't want to give much away).",
"Daphne was a delightful heroine - sweet yet savvy, articulate, beautiful yet not the typical heroine beautiful.",
"Daphne's not a skinny little thing - she's got curves (not obesity) & learns to be proud of her body.",
"She loves her daughter and though my daughters were young when I first read it, I got a look at the complicated relationship that was to come (it did).I wholeheartedly recommend this book.",
"I wish it was available on kindle but am happy to see that it's available for pennies as long as one buys used."
] |
5 | One of My Favorite Animorphs books | In this book Rachel is accidently divided into the two different sides of her personality-sweet, timid, and strategizing Nice Rachel, and violent, short tempered, and reckless Mean Rachel. The timing couldn't be worse as her friends have a big emergency on hand and neither Rachel is fit for any sort of fight, (Nice Rachel is practically afraid of her own shadow and over analizes every step of everything and Mean Rachel is out of control, not to mention incapable of stealth or planning). So while facing a huge emergency the Animorphs have to find a way to get the two personalities to mix into the original Rachel. Mean Rachel may be a little dark for the intended audience, but overall the book is great as it shows that even Rachel who puts up a fearless and brave front, has a vulnerable side and fears like everyone else. You don't often see the "evil-twin" scenario where the "twin" is actually part of the same person and Applegate did well presenting this situation. | 978 | [
"In this book Rachel is accidently divided into the two different sides of her personality-sweet, timid, and strategizing Nice Rachel, and violent, short tempered, and reckless Mean Rachel.",
"The timing couldn't be worse as her friends have a big emergency on hand and neither Rachel is fit for any sort of fight, (Nice Rachel is practically afraid of her own shadow and over analizes every step of everything and Mean Rachel is out of control, not to mention incapable of stealth or planning).",
"So while facing a huge emergency the Animorphs have to find a way to get the two personalities to mix into the original Rachel.",
"Mean Rachel may be a little dark for the intended audience, but overall the book is great as it shows that even Rachel who puts up a fearless and brave front, has a vulnerable side and fears like everyone else.",
"You don't often see the \"evil-twin\" scenario where the \"twin\" is actually part of the same person and Applegate did well presenting this situation."
] |
5 | 2125 is primarily a cell phone | `Cingular 2125' is for them who primarily need a cell phone, a most impressive built smart phone I have ever seen. It does not weigh down my pocket like other PDA. It is missing QWERTY keyboard and I like that. Because I can do pretty much anything with just the main buttons and joystick. That's how space is saved. OS is Windows Mobile 5, does not come with Pocket Office (i.e. no Pocket Word, EXCEL etc.) but you can always add those or similar applications.I like because of its size, display resolution (QVGA), and style. I play my favorite music while it is hooked up with my laptop being charged. Sound volume is sufficiently OK and I do not need to use headphone provided. For PDA and faster keyboard activities I have the choice to buy infrared or Bluetooth keyboard. I can subscribe internet and surf. With faster EDGE data it can also acts as Bluetooth modem for my laptop. It also has camera that just serves my purpose. Why ask for anything more from a smart phone! | 978 | [
"`Cingular 2125' is for them who primarily need a cell phone, a most impressive built smart phone I have ever seen.",
"It does not weigh down my pocket like other PDA.",
"It is missing QWERTY keyboard and I like that.",
"Because I can do pretty much anything with just the main buttons and joystick.",
"That's how space is saved.",
"OS is Windows Mobile 5, does not come with Pocket Office (i.e. no Pocket Word, EXCEL etc.) but you can always add those or similar applications.I like because of its size, display resolution (QVGA), and style.",
"I play my favorite music while it is hooked up with my laptop being charged.",
"Sound volume is sufficiently OK and I do not need to use headphone provided.",
"For PDA and faster keyboard activities I have the choice to buy infrared or Bluetooth keyboard.",
"I can subscribe internet and surf.",
"With faster EDGE data it can also acts as Bluetooth modem for my laptop.",
"It also has camera that just serves my purpose.",
"Why ask for anything more from a smart phone!"
] |
5 | Deliciously Accessible! | I have about 250 cookbooks. I had two Indian cookbooks in my collection, which just collected dust. Not so with Suvir Saran's "Indian Home Cooking"! I'm a member of a cookbook club. Five of us wanted to explore ethnic cooking and this book was our first selection. We have enjoyed four dinner parties to which we each brought two dishes from this book. We were impressed with each of the forty dishes we tried, eventhough we're all new to Indian cooking. The beautiful illustrations and clearly written recipes led to success in tackling a new cuisine. The chapter introductions provide insights to important ingredients and techniques. Each recipe has an introduction which might give family anecdote, insight into regional differences, or serving suggestions and variations. I highly recommend this book to anyone who thinks Indian cooking is intimidating. You will discover a rich culinary tradition, so accessible and delicious; it will become part of your everyday cooking. | 978 | [
"I have about 250 cookbooks.",
"I had two Indian cookbooks in my collection, which just collected dust.",
"Not so with Suvir Saran's \"Indian Home Cooking\"!",
"I'm a member of a cookbook club.",
"Five of us wanted to explore ethnic cooking and this book was our first selection.",
"We have enjoyed four dinner parties to which we each brought two dishes from this book.",
"We were impressed with each of the forty dishes we tried, eventhough we're all new to Indian cooking.",
"The beautiful illustrations and clearly written recipes led to success in tackling a new cuisine.",
"The chapter introductions provide insights to important ingredients and techniques.",
"Each recipe has an introduction which might give family anecdote, insight into regional differences, or serving suggestions and variations.",
"I highly recommend this book to anyone who thinks Indian cooking is intimidating.",
"You will discover a rich culinary tradition, so accessible and delicious; it will become part of your everyday cooking."
] |
5 | Cycle of Sorrow | These songs are harrowing but beautiful and ultimately rewarding if you can survive its labyrinthine descent into heartbreak and despair. The most melodic songs include Caroline Says I and II, the wistful Oh Jim, the painful The Kids, the bleak The Bed and the soulful Sad Song.Over these beautiful melodies Reed lays his vocals that are so genuine, so apt and so gripping that listening to them is like being privy to the private details of a doomed relationship. Of course, these all fit the complete picture to create one of the most cohesive and searng concept albums in rock, from the jazzy intro of Berlin with its lounge piano through the spoken poem of Lady Day, right to the melancholy last refrains of Sad Song.The grand production and sympathetic arrangements add gravitas to the somber mood to create a dark masterpiece of epic proportions. Somewhat inaccessible to some fans, Berlin has nevertheless improved with time and remains one of Lou Reed's greatest albums. | 978 | [
"These songs are harrowing but beautiful and ultimately rewarding if you can survive its labyrinthine descent into heartbreak and despair.",
"The most melodic songs include Caroline Says I and II, the wistful Oh Jim, the painful The Kids, the bleak The Bed and the soulful Sad Song.Over these beautiful melodies Reed lays his vocals that are so genuine, so apt and so gripping that listening to them is like being privy to the private details of a doomed relationship.",
"Of course, these all fit the complete picture to create one of the most cohesive and searng concept albums in rock, from the jazzy intro of Berlin with its lounge piano through the spoken poem of Lady Day, right to the melancholy last refrains of Sad Song.The grand production and sympathetic arrangements add gravitas to the somber mood to create a dark masterpiece of epic proportions.",
"Somewhat inaccessible to some fans, Berlin has nevertheless improved with time and remains one of Lou Reed's greatest albums."
] |
5 | A collector's treasure! | Rahul Sharma's latest album In Hope for Peace by Rhyme Records is one of the best Indian Classical Music recordings I have ever heard. Each and every little sound note can be heard distinctly in the Alaap. How wonderfully played, recorded and mixed to give us the intricate texture of Indian Classical Music. It lingers in the ears for long, long time.As I played the CD, I could almost see the valleys of Kashmir and I could hear the sound of water falls. These two CDs are collector's treasures and great meditation companions. Rahul was definitely at his best and these two recordings are certainly great achievement for Rhyme Records. And, Pandit Anindo Chatterjee's tabla is just awesome!Additionally, the skillfully designed multimedia part has some excerpts from Rahul Sharma's interview with Rhyme Records, where Rahul talks about his legendary father Pandit Shivkumar Sharma and Rahul's own musical world.Altogether it's a musical treat that no music lover should miss! | 978 | [
"Rahul Sharma's latest album In Hope for Peace by Rhyme Records is one of the best Indian Classical Music recordings I have ever heard.",
"Each and every little sound note can be heard distinctly in the Alaap.",
"How wonderfully played, recorded and mixed to give us the intricate texture of Indian Classical Music.",
"It lingers in the ears for long, long time.As I played the CD, I could almost see the valleys of Kashmir and I could hear the sound of water falls.",
"These two CDs are collector's treasures and great meditation companions.",
"Rahul was definitely at his best and these two recordings are certainly great achievement for Rhyme Records.",
"And, Pandit Anindo Chatterjee's tabla is just awesome!",
"Additionally, the skillfully designed multimedia part has some excerpts from Rahul Sharma's interview with Rhyme Records, where Rahul talks about his legendary father Pandit Shivkumar Sharma and Rahul's own musical world.Altogether it's a musical treat that no music lover should miss!"
] |
5 | I enjoy this stroller! | Unlike several of the other reviewers, I really like this stroller! (We even have the matching infant carrier.) I have a 3yr old (weighs 29 lbs) and a 2 1/2 mo. old (weighs 12.9 lbs) and I use this stroller alot. Granted the wheels started to make a tiny noise but it was after getting the wheels wet and WD40 cleared the problem up fast. It's the MOST compact double stroller out there currently. It's comfortable material and very roomy for both children. The adult cup holder is roomy and sturdy. Plenty of pockets & storage too!I'm shocked to see all these wheels falling off!! Since I put this stroller together it makes me wonder if all these wheels weren't put on correct because it was a little complicated part of the instructions.Also, I put my 3yr old in the front or back and either way it still turns and moves good expecially compared to other double strollers I steered and moved around. I hunted for 6months for a double stroller and this is by far the best one! | 978 | [
"Unlike several of the other reviewers, I really like this stroller!",
"(We even have the matching infant carrier.) I have a 3yr old (weighs 29 lbs) and a 2 1/2 mo.",
"old (weighs 12.9 lbs) and I use this stroller alot.",
"Granted the wheels started to make a tiny noise but it was after getting the wheels wet and WD40 cleared the problem up fast.",
"It's the MOST compact double stroller out there currently.",
"It's comfortable material and very roomy for both children.",
"The adult cup holder is roomy and sturdy.",
"Plenty of pockets & storage too!",
"I'm shocked to see all these wheels falling off!!",
"Since I put this stroller together it makes me wonder if all these wheels weren't put on correct because it was a little complicated part of the instructions.Also, I put my 3yr old in the front or back and either way it still turns and moves good expecially compared to other double strollers I steered and moved around.",
"I hunted for 6months for a double stroller and this is by far the best one!"
] |
5 | LP1209 Guiro Jam Block | I am very pleased with the LP1209 and highly recommend it to both, students and colleagues. It is the largest of the color-coded, jam block series and creates the pitch of an E3 on the piano. It compliments the red jam block, which is tuned to B3. This creates an interval of a fourth, which sounds like the wedding march, "Here Comes the Bride". I have been using LP jam blocks for many years and have found their Jenigor plastic formula to be extremely durable and perfect for outdoor use in poor weather conditions. I have never a problem with the mounting brackets, nor the eye-bolt assemblies. The hole of the eye-bolt is 3/8", which fits most L-brackets and cymbals stands, but not all. ( The traditional Tama L-bracket is one such piece that the eye-bolts will not fit. ) The LP1209 has an added feature of teeth-like grooves, allowing a guiro-like application. The LP1209 is really two percussion instruments in one and is perfect for any Latin or World Music situation. | 978 | [
"I am very pleased with the LP1209 and highly recommend it to both, students and colleagues.",
"It is the largest of the color-coded, jam block series and creates the pitch of an E3 on the piano.",
"It compliments the red jam block, which is tuned to B3.",
"This creates an interval of a fourth, which sounds like the wedding march, \"Here Comes the Bride\".",
"I have been using LP jam blocks for many years and have found their Jenigor plastic formula to be extremely durable and perfect for outdoor use in poor weather conditions.",
"I have never a problem with the mounting brackets, nor the eye-bolt assemblies.",
"The hole of the eye-bolt is 3/8\", which fits most L-brackets and cymbals stands, but not all.",
"( The traditional Tama L-bracket is one such piece that the eye-bolts will not fit.",
") The LP1209 has an added feature of teeth-like grooves, allowing a guiro-like application.",
"The LP1209 is really two percussion instruments in one and is perfect for any Latin or World Music situation."
] |
5 | New Sound, Same Outstanding Lyrics | Admittedly, as a Jewel fan, I was a bit apprehensive about this new "sound" Jewel had. Would it suit? Or would her folk rock prove to be better? All fears were eased when I put the cd in my cd player and listened to every track from start to finish.0304 is Jewel branching out with a definite new sound. But the true heart of Jewel is still there, evident in her lyrics. All new pop, r&b;, and occasional dance beats carry her lyrics all the right ways.The disc's first single, Intuition, is a great satirical view of today's entertainment industry. Standout songs for me are Run 2 U (Very reminiscent of Jewel's pre-0304 work with the updated sound), 2 Find U, Fragile Heart, Doin' Fine (Personal favorite), 2 Become 1 (Way better than that Spice Girlsl song of the same name), Yes U Can, and U + Me = Love. There's also America which like Intuition seems to satire.It's safe to say, from my standing, that whatever Jewel decides to do, it's going to be good. 0304 is evidence. | 978 | [
"Admittedly, as a Jewel fan, I was a bit apprehensive about this new \"sound\" Jewel had.",
"Would it suit?",
"Or would her folk rock prove to be better?",
"All fears were eased when I put the cd in my cd player and listened to every track from start to finish.0304 is Jewel branching out with a definite new sound.",
"But the true heart of Jewel is still there, evident in her lyrics.",
"All new pop, r&b;, and occasional dance beats carry her lyrics all the right ways.The disc's first single, Intuition, is a great satirical view of today's entertainment industry.",
"Standout songs for me are Run 2 U (Very reminiscent of Jewel's pre-0304 work with the updated sound), 2 Find U, Fragile Heart, Doin' Fine (Personal favorite), 2 Become 1 (Way better than that Spice Girlsl song of the same name), Yes U Can, and U + Me = Love.",
"There's also America which like Intuition seems to satire.It's safe to say, from my standing, that whatever Jewel decides to do, it's going to be good.",
"0304 is evidence."
] |
5 | A Great Flatware Chest | I just received the Reed & Bartibn Grande Flatware chest. The quality is superb and the chest is very large. It comfortably holds all my serving pieces as well as the usual pieces. The slots for the butter/fish knives is also an added benefit.However, the price listed on Amazon is too high. Purchased my chest for $156.00 with no shipping (no tax added; you must pay that yourself as is the case with all Internet purchases that do not collect tax). The only drawback with such a large chest is that once filled, it is very heavy. The chest alone has heft. The handles are not particularly comfortable for lifting. If the handles were fully rounded, that would be better. I guess this chest, once filled, is best left in place and not carried about. This is important if you intend to store the chest in a place where you must "get it down" when you intend to use the flatware. Can't store this in the cupboard above the fridge!This is a great buy and will last for many years. | 978 | [
"I just received the Reed & Bartibn Grande Flatware chest.",
"The quality is superb and the chest is very large.",
"It comfortably holds all my serving pieces as well as the usual pieces.",
"The slots for the butter/fish knives is also an added benefit.However, the price listed on Amazon is too high.",
"Purchased my chest for $156.00 with no shipping (no tax added; you must pay that yourself as is the case with all Internet purchases that do not collect tax).",
"The only drawback with such a large chest is that once filled, it is very heavy.",
"The chest alone has heft.",
"The handles are not particularly comfortable for lifting.",
"If the handles were fully rounded, that would be better.",
"I guess this chest, once filled, is best left in place and not carried about.",
"This is important if you intend to store the chest in a place where you must \"get it down\" when you intend to use the flatware.",
"Can't store this in the cupboard above the fridge!",
"This is a great buy and will last for many years."
] |
5 | Just Like its Author, A Godsend!!! | As a wife of a former marine of First Battallion Fifth Marines who served during Operation Iraqi Freedom, I can speak from my heart and with complete assurance when I say that Chaplain Carey Cash is a true Godsend. He and his wonderful wife Charity are true blessings from God himself. Carey was not only able to minister to the marines and sailors of 1/5 during his tour with 1/5, but he is now able to further his ministry by reaching out even now through his book to touch even more lives.... as you read the book you may question or think the things he describes couldn't be possible, but all you'd have to do is ask any one of the approximate 1200 marines and sailors of First Battallion Fifth Marines who served in 2003 OIF and they'd be able to tell you of the many,many truly miraculous events that occurred where the hand of God himself was there protecting the men of 1/5. If you've ever questioned "is there a God?"... this book answers that question..thank you Carey | 978 | [
"As a wife of a former marine of First Battallion Fifth Marines who served during Operation Iraqi Freedom, I can speak from my heart and with complete assurance when I say that Chaplain Carey Cash is a true Godsend.",
"He and his wonderful wife Charity are true blessings from God himself.",
"Carey was not only able to minister to the marines and sailors of 1/5 during his tour with 1/5, but he is now able to further his ministry by reaching out even now through his book to touch even more lives.... as you read the book you may question or think the things he describes couldn't be possible, but all you'd have to do is ask any one of the approximate 1200 marines and sailors of First Battallion Fifth Marines who served in 2003 OIF and they'd be able to tell you of the many,many truly miraculous events that occurred where the hand of God himself was there protecting the men of 1/5.",
"If you've ever questioned \"is there a God?",
"\"... this book answers that question..thank you Carey"
] |
5 | pretty, pretty!!!! | Pros:Very good lookingGreat phoneGreat soundExtremely good lookingI like the feel and it is just the right size for meVery user friendlyLocation of hte memory cardCons:VerizonVerizonVerizonI just love this phone and the features but Verizon cripples it to get up to the last cent from us. Could not transfer my files from my V710 (ringtomes, pictures)The SD1 card works great with it but had to limit the names of songs to 2 words or less.The MP3 has a good sound for being a phone, and the headsets I have (for now) are OK.In all, the phone is great, but I wish I had the guts to break away from Verizon and their pretty phones to get more functionality. Maybe if Cingular improves my next phone will be the Apple phone (or better in 2 years)I still think this phone rocks. However, it has one more feature that it is blocked: Bluetooth connection to your PC. I was able to do that with my old phone but not with this. You can do it IF you buy Verizon's software separately. :( | 978 | [
"Pros:Very good lookingGreat phoneGreat soundExtremely good lookingI like the feel and it is just the right size for meVery user friendlyLocation of hte memory cardCons:VerizonVerizonVerizonI just love this phone and the features but Verizon cripples it to get up to the last cent from us.",
"Could not transfer my files from my V710 (ringtomes, pictures)The SD1 card works great with it but had to limit the names of songs to 2 words or less.The MP3 has a good sound for being a phone, and the headsets I have (for now) are OK.In all, the phone is great, but I wish I had the guts to break away from Verizon and their pretty phones to get more functionality.",
"Maybe if Cingular improves my next phone will be the Apple phone (or better in 2 years)I still think this phone rocks.",
"However, it has one more feature that it is blocked: Bluetooth connection to your PC.",
"I was able to do that with my old phone but not with this.",
"You can do it IF you buy Verizon's software separately.",
":("
] |
5 | A cocktail party for the ear | I received this CD as a gift from my younger sister&I; STILL enjoy it.It's worth every listen.This CD kicked off Putumayo's Lounge series,giving it an auspicious start.There are tracks I enjoy more than others,but it isn't a weak album;there aren't fillers.The best tracks are those by Pink Martini,Nicola Conte,Jasmon,Mo'Horizons,Gotan Project,Hamid Baroudi,Montefiori Cocktail,Arling&Cameron;,and Blue Asia.Mau Mau&Dissidenten; aren't my favorites;as you can see,99% of the CD is pure perfection.The music uses a variety of styles.Nicola Conte,Jasmon,as well as Arling&Cameron; use Bollywood as inspiration."Shiva's Daughters" is loveably cheesy.Hamid Baroudi&Blue; Asia make haunting Middle Eastern melodies.Mo'Horizons&Gotan; Project have more Latin flavors.Montefiori Cocktail turns a Brazilian bossa nova tune into kitschy bliss.Pink Martini from Portland,Oregon (being from Oregon,I'm proud of them)gives a nod to chanson.This CD is intoxicating;it's a musical margarita. | 978 | [
"I received this CD as a gift from my younger sister&I; STILL enjoy it.It's worth every listen.This CD kicked off Putumayo's Lounge series,giving it an auspicious start.There are tracks I enjoy more than others,but it isn't a weak album;there aren't fillers.The best tracks are those by Pink Martini,Nicola Conte,Jasmon,Mo'Horizons,Gotan Project,Hamid Baroudi,Montefiori Cocktail,Arling&Cameron;,and Blue Asia.Mau Mau&Dissidenten; aren't my favorites;as you can see,99% of the CD is pure perfection.The music uses a variety of styles.Nicola Conte,Jasmon,as well as Arling&Cameron; use Bollywood as inspiration.\"Shiva's Daughters\" is loveably cheesy.Hamid Baroudi&Blue; Asia make haunting Middle Eastern melodies.Mo'Horizons&Gotan; Project have more Latin flavors.Montefiori Cocktail turns a Brazilian bossa nova tune into kitschy bliss.Pink Martini from Portland,Oregon (being from Oregon,I'm proud of them)gives a nod to chanson.This CD is intoxicating;it's a musical margarita."
] |
5 | It's about time! | I first discovered Kenneth Anger films while watching Invocation of my demon brother on the back of a screen while a band was playing at a club. After finding out who directed the film I was able to look up some of Anger's films on YouTube.Fireworks - Really interesting how the film opens with Kenneth awaking from a dream while holding some kind of Idol statue. It then turns into a really cool scene of him getting torn apart and then awaking from a dream from within a dream. There are a lot of cool things to look for such at the statue of the hand in the begging and how it looks at the end of the film. You can see where this film would help mold upcoming underground art.Puce Moment- This short film really capture's desire, an in my opinion the comfort in alienation.Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome- This is my favorite film off of the collection. This film really takes you on a journey into a beautiful occult fantasy, it's almost like a bosh painting come to life. | 978 | [
"I first discovered Kenneth Anger films while watching Invocation of my demon brother on the back of a screen while a band was playing at a club.",
"After finding out who directed the film I was able to look up some of Anger's films on YouTube.Fireworks - Really interesting how the film opens with Kenneth awaking from a dream while holding some kind of Idol statue.",
"It then turns into a really cool scene of him getting torn apart and then awaking from a dream from within a dream.",
"There are a lot of cool things to look for such at the statue of the hand in the begging and how it looks at the end of the film.",
"You can see where this film would help mold upcoming underground art.Puce Moment- This short film really capture's desire, an in my opinion the comfort in alienation.Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome- This is my favorite film off of the collection.",
"This film really takes you on a journey into a beautiful occult fantasy, it's almost like a bosh painting come to life."
] |
5 | Great value and does the job! | This thing did what a plumber was going to charge me over 100 bucks for which is to clear a clog in my bathroom sink. Also, the product is larger and heavier duty than the images look so i think it will last well. I had tried liquid plumber and it worked, for about 2 days and then the sink totally stopped up again. I opened the catch at the bottom of the U under the sink and inserted this thing deep into the drain.It took some fiddling go get it to negotiate the turn from where the sink pipe goes into the drain line but once it got past that, i was able to pull up the most heinous hairball I've ever seen. it was actually wrapped around the snake like a kabob you see at an Indian restaurant.The hardest part of the process was getting the monster hairball off of the snake! Also, it was messy since the snake is springy and likes to squirm around splashing hairball gunk everywhere. I recommend you wear dark colors when fighting big clogs and maybe have a bucket handy. | 978 | [
"This thing did what a plumber was going to charge me over 100 bucks for which is to clear a clog in my bathroom sink.",
"Also, the product is larger and heavier duty than the images look so i think it will last well.",
"I had tried liquid plumber and it worked, for about 2 days and then the sink totally stopped up again.",
"I opened the catch at the bottom of the U under the sink and inserted this thing deep into the drain.It took some fiddling go get it to negotiate the turn from where the sink pipe goes into the drain line but once it got past that, i was able to pull up the most heinous hairball I've ever seen.",
"it was actually wrapped around the snake like a kabob you see at an Indian restaurant.The hardest part of the process was getting the monster hairball off of the snake!",
"Also, it was messy since the snake is springy and likes to squirm around splashing hairball gunk everywhere.",
"I recommend you wear dark colors when fighting big clogs and maybe have a bucket handy."
] |
5 | See This One Through | Part One of this novel is slow going. Had I not trusted the author from reading a previous book (Saturday), I might not have continued. This would have been a travesty. Part Two picked up the action and intensity in the war scenes, and Part Three tied it all together with one of the most elegant, haunting and surprising endings I've experienced.After experiencing the ending, you will realize that Part One had to be written the way it was for the book to have resonated so powerfully. It laid the necessary groundwork for development of the novel's themes: reality versus perception, honesty versus artistic creativity, and real life versus fictional creation.I watched the movie after reading the novel and was also impressed with the film adaptation. Beautiful cinematography, great acting, and a good sense of time and place. The movie did, however, feel choppier than the novel, as it was harder to blend the three parts into one seamless narrative as well as Mcewan did. | 978 | [
"Part One of this novel is slow going.",
"Had I not trusted the author from reading a previous book (Saturday), I might not have continued.",
"This would have been a travesty.",
"Part Two picked up the action and intensity in the war scenes, and Part Three tied it all together with one of the most elegant, haunting and surprising endings I've experienced.After experiencing the ending, you will realize that Part One had to be written the way it was for the book to have resonated so powerfully.",
"It laid the necessary groundwork for development of the novel's themes: reality versus perception, honesty versus artistic creativity, and real life versus fictional creation.I watched the movie after reading the novel and was also impressed with the film adaptation.",
"Beautiful cinematography, great acting, and a good sense of time and place.",
"The movie did, however, feel choppier than the novel, as it was harder to blend the three parts into one seamless narrative as well as Mcewan did."
] |
5 | Excellent! | Though I don't listen to near as much rap music as I do other genres, I find this release to be very focused, different, and very refreshing! "The College Dropout" is very different from other rap albums and for me ranks up there with the likes of OutKast's double album "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below". Kanye's style of rap is different, and something about it makes it unique. As well as that, the production of this album is flawless! This album resembles (for me at least) albums of the past that showcased "hits" as opposed to 2 or 3 solid songs. Here's my rundown of the hits on this album: "We Don't Care", "All Falls Down" (it is ashamed Syleena Johnson is as underrated as she is), "Spaceship", "Jesus Walks", "School Spirit", "The New Workout Plan", and this is just to name a few. Furthermore, the interludes are not dumb and work well with this album. Kanye, I hope your next album is just as good, if not better (hopefully even better) than this masterpiece! 5 stars! | 978 | [
"Though I don't listen to near as much rap music as I do other genres, I find this release to be very focused, different, and very refreshing!",
"\"The College Dropout\" is very different from other rap albums and for me ranks up there with the likes of OutKast's double album \"Speakerboxxx/The Love Below\".",
"Kanye's style of rap is different, and something about it makes it unique.",
"As well as that, the production of this album is flawless!",
"This album resembles (for me at least) albums of the past that showcased \"hits\" as opposed to 2 or 3 solid songs.",
"Here's my rundown of the hits on this album: \"We Don't Care\", \"All Falls Down\" (it is ashamed Syleena Johnson is as underrated as she is), \"Spaceship\", \"Jesus Walks\", \"School Spirit\", \"The New Workout Plan\", and this is just to name a few.",
"Furthermore, the interludes are not dumb and work well with this album.",
"Kanye, I hope your next album is just as good, if not better (hopefully even better) than this masterpiece!",
"5 stars!"
] |
5 | Superb tool, thoroughly pleased | This is yet another tool I purchased from Amazon.com that I have been completely happy with. The price was great, along with no shipping and tax, and fast delivery again made it a pleasure to buy from Amazon. Now on to the tool. I bought it about six weeks ago and have put it to heavy use. Cleaning rust, grinding welds, sanding fiberglass and metal. The tool has been used for hours at a time, sometimes non stop for 20 minutes or more. It is light and small enough to get into tight spots, but it has plenty of power. It is very noisy as all these grinders are, so wear ear protection and safety glasses. My only problem is that Amazon lists this tool as being USA made, but it is actually made in Mexico. This was disappointing to see when I got it, but then again few tools are USA made now a days anyway. Remember to buy quality grinding, sanding, and wire wheels as you do not want a cheap one spinning at 10,000 RPM being out of balance, flying apart and right into you. | 978 | [
"This is yet another tool I purchased from Amazon.com that I have been completely happy with.",
"The price was great, along with no shipping and tax, and fast delivery again made it a pleasure to buy from Amazon.",
"Now on to the tool.",
"I bought it about six weeks ago and have put it to heavy use.",
"Cleaning rust, grinding welds, sanding fiberglass and metal.",
"The tool has been used for hours at a time, sometimes non stop for 20 minutes or more.",
"It is light and small enough to get into tight spots, but it has plenty of power.",
"It is very noisy as all these grinders are, so wear ear protection and safety glasses.",
"My only problem is that Amazon lists this tool as being USA made, but it is actually made in Mexico.",
"This was disappointing to see when I got it, but then again few tools are USA made now a days anyway.",
"Remember to buy quality grinding, sanding, and wire wheels as you do not want a cheap one spinning at 10,000 RPM being out of balance, flying apart and right into you."
] |
5 | Where the Soul never gets old! | What a great tribute to a man celebrating 50 years in music and his 61st birthday. The live concert from 1990 or 1991, sounds excellent, lighting good and the mood is fun with a jazzy, soul, pop, country sound. Many have come to celebrate and honor Ray Charles. The concert shows backstage rehearsals, interviews and comedy, one being George Lopez. There is something for the younger set, but the best comes from some of the best in solos and duets with Ray Charles.Some memorable songs; Ray Charles (What'd I Say); (Livin' for the City) ; (Just for a Thrill); Stevie Wonder(Hallelujah); Willie Nelson (Busted); Michael Bolton (Georgia); Willie Nelson (Busted); Randy Travis (You're Cheatin' Heart); Gladys Knight (I Wish I'd Never Love You At All); Michael McDonald (I Got a Woman); Tevin Campbell (Just Ask Me To). The finale is Ray leading with America The Beautiful. Ray Charles shares his gratitude to his guests for making time for his celebration. Great Music! .....Rizzo | 978 | [
"What a great tribute to a man celebrating 50 years in music and his 61st birthday.",
"The live concert from 1990 or 1991, sounds excellent, lighting good and the mood is fun with a jazzy, soul, pop, country sound.",
"Many have come to celebrate and honor Ray Charles.",
"The concert shows backstage rehearsals, interviews and comedy, one being George Lopez.",
"There is something for the younger set, but the best comes from some of the best in solos and duets with Ray Charles.Some memorable songs; Ray Charles (What'd I Say); (Livin' for the City) ; (Just for a Thrill); Stevie Wonder(Hallelujah); Willie Nelson (Busted); Michael Bolton (Georgia); Willie Nelson (Busted); Randy Travis (You're Cheatin' Heart); Gladys Knight (I Wish I'd Never Love You At All); Michael McDonald (I Got a Woman); Tevin Campbell (Just Ask Me To).",
"The finale is Ray leading with America The Beautiful.",
"Ray Charles shares his gratitude to his guests for making time for his celebration.",
"Great Music!",
".....Rizzo"
] |
5 | This Classic Needs To Be On DVD!! | I have loved this film from childhood and havetaped it down through the years.But in this day and age of DVD, I think it's ridiculousthat they have released all the old "pimps & ho's"blaxploitation flicks of the late 60's and early 70's,yet are reluctant to release treaures like this oneas readily!The late Gordon Parks did an excellent job of bringinghis book (a recount of his coming of age in 1920's Kansas)to life with vivid performances by some young actorsand a few of the old school legends of that timewho were still around.It's a wonder they haven't tried to remake it withsome of the good actors of today!I've always wondered what happened to some of theactors who played in this film over the years.I think that they probably also have some greatbehind-the-scenes documentary-style footageas well, which both could make great extrason the DVD version.Bottomline, this movie is a piece of living historyand should be restored and enhanced withthe technology of today! | 978 | [
"I have loved this film from childhood and havetaped it down through the years.But in this day and age of DVD, I think it's ridiculousthat they have released all the old \"pimps & ho's\"blaxploitation flicks of the late 60's and early 70's,yet are reluctant to release treaures like this oneas readily!",
"The late Gordon Parks did an excellent job of bringinghis book (a recount of his coming of age in 1920's Kansas)to life with vivid performances by some young actorsand a few of the old school legends of that timewho were still around.It's a wonder they haven't tried to remake it withsome of the good actors of today!",
"I've always wondered what happened to some of theactors who played in this film over the years.I think that they probably also have some greatbehind-the-scenes documentary-style footageas well, which both could make great extrason the DVD version.Bottomline, this movie is a piece of living historyand should be restored and enhanced withthe technology of today!"
] |
5 | The Essential Satchmo | Starting with "Ain't Misbehavin'" and finishing with "When The Saints Go Marchin' In," this collection makes me wish I'd been around 60 or 70 years ago to hear this man. His rendition of "Black and Blue" reflects the pain of man who just wanted to be accepted as a man, but once the music stopped was seen only as a black man.I can remember watching Armstrong on TV as a kid, but by then the energy was on the wane and the voice was fading. I'd pretty much forgotten about him, but recently I got lucky and caught some of PBS's wonderful series on Armstrong and wanted to hear more. Faced with a choice of nearly 300 CDs, I chose this one and I doubt I could have made a better choice. I will be back for more.If anyone wants to recommend some future Armstrong selections, I'm all ears. One thing: Amazon lists this CD as "Vol 1-3 Great Louis Armstrong," but the CD itelf is titled "The Great Louis Armstrong: 2 CDs" and the CDs are Vol I and Vol II. Not sure where Vol. 3 went. | 978 | [
"Starting with \"Ain't Misbehavin'\" and finishing with \"When The Saints Go Marchin' In,\" this collection makes me wish I'd been around 60 or 70 years ago to hear this man.",
"His rendition of \"Black and Blue\" reflects the pain of man who just wanted to be accepted as a man, but once the music stopped was seen only as a black man.I can remember watching Armstrong on TV as a kid, but by then the energy was on the wane and the voice was fading.",
"I'd pretty much forgotten about him, but recently I got lucky and caught some of PBS's wonderful series on Armstrong and wanted to hear more.",
"Faced with a choice of nearly 300 CDs, I chose this one and I doubt I could have made a better choice.",
"I will be back for more.If anyone wants to recommend some future Armstrong selections, I'm all ears.",
"One thing: Amazon lists this CD as \"Vol 1-3 Great Louis Armstrong,\" but the CD itelf is titled \"The Great Louis Armstrong: 2 CDs\" and the CDs are Vol I and Vol II.",
"Not sure where Vol.",
"3 went."
] |
5 | pure evil | This movie is scary. The scenes are creepy, and the atmosphere really wrecked my nerve. However, the most scary point to me is about the pure evil mind of a child. When Rachel saved the girl out of the well, I almost felt sorry for Samara. She got abandoned, betrayed and, even worst, murdered by her parent. She didn't die right away in the well. She tried to crawl back on. Eventually all hopes were gone, she died lonely in the dark. I'd like to kill a bunch of people to release my agony if I were in her place.However, that is not the reason she kill. Neither is it the reason Rachel's being saved, more accurately, spared. At the end, we learned that Samara kill because she likes to kill. You think she spared Rachel because Rachel bring her back on earth, so she can peacefully rest in peace? No, just because Rachel bring more prey for her. That is it. She doesn't need your sympathy, and she will slaughter a couple more if she has chance. Simple, but horrifying evil. | 978 | [
"This movie is scary.",
"The scenes are creepy, and the atmosphere really wrecked my nerve.",
"However, the most scary point to me is about the pure evil mind of a child.",
"When Rachel saved the girl out of the well, I almost felt sorry for Samara.",
"She got abandoned, betrayed and, even worst, murdered by her parent.",
"She didn't die right away in the well.",
"She tried to crawl back on.",
"Eventually all hopes were gone, she died lonely in the dark.",
"I'd like to kill a bunch of people to release my agony if I were in her place.However, that is not the reason she kill.",
"Neither is it the reason Rachel's being saved, more accurately, spared.",
"At the end, we learned that Samara kill because she likes to kill.",
"You think she spared Rachel because Rachel bring her back on earth, so she can peacefully rest in peace?",
"No, just because Rachel bring more prey for her.",
"That is it.",
"She doesn't need your sympathy, and she will slaughter a couple more if she has chance.",
"Simple, but horrifying evil."
] |
5 | Cardio-Free Diet | THIS PROGRAM WORKED FOR ME! Jim Karas' book is wonderful! I noticed results in 2 weeks as the book states. I have completed all 8 phases and have 'removed' 20 pounds since March. At first I borrowed the book from the library, and after seeing results, bought a used copy online. The exercises are easy to follow and I was consistent even with business & personal travel during Phase 3. Before starting this program, I was exercising on a ski machine 3 times a week and using light weights with high repetitions with little results. Now I am exercising with much higher weights and have drastically improved my muscle tone & metabolism. I will be 53 next month and feel much younger. Eight years ago I went through the change and slowly added 25 pounds to my petite frame. I did not follow his diet, but rather cut my portions, increased fiber, drank more water, & cut down on white flour and sugars. I will gladly continue this program for the rest of my life! You can do this!! | 978 | [
"THIS PROGRAM WORKED FOR ME!",
"Jim Karas' book is wonderful!",
"I noticed results in 2 weeks as the book states.",
"I have completed all 8 phases and have 'removed' 20 pounds since March.",
"At first I borrowed the book from the library, and after seeing results, bought a used copy online.",
"The exercises are easy to follow and I was consistent even with business & personal travel during Phase 3.",
"Before starting this program, I was exercising on a ski machine 3 times a week and using light weights with high repetitions with little results.",
"Now I am exercising with much higher weights and have drastically improved my muscle tone & metabolism.",
"I will be 53 next month and feel much younger.",
"Eight years ago I went through the change and slowly added 25 pounds to my petite frame.",
"I did not follow his diet, but rather cut my portions, increased fiber, drank more water, & cut down on white flour and sugars.",
"I will gladly continue this program for the rest of my life!",
"You can do this!!"
] |
5 | real butter not fake spreads | When looking for a natural alternative to the unhealthy butter like spreads it dawned on me, "what's more like butter than butter?" And of course butter is a natural product nothing added except maybe salt. I searched for a crock or butter bell and the Norpro had a basic design and a low price. I used my Cricut and some vinyl to embellish the exterior. It holds one whole stick (1/2 cup) of butter at a time. I live in Georgia and was worried about the warm air melting it. The butter does stay soft and has fallen out once or twice but I'm not sure if that was environmental or User error.We also learned not to put new butter on top of old butter - we got mold. I have seen mold in the water but change it every few days and started using one drop ofNutribiotic - Gse Liquid Concentrate, 2 fl oz liquidevery time I change the water. We no longer have any mold and can spread fresh butter on any bread without lousy hydrogenated substitutes! My heart valves thank you Norpro. | 978 | [
"When looking for a natural alternative to the unhealthy butter like spreads it dawned on me, \"what's more like butter than butter?",
"\" And of course butter is a natural product nothing added except maybe salt.",
"I searched for a crock or butter bell and the Norpro had a basic design and a low price.",
"I used my Cricut and some vinyl to embellish the exterior.",
"It holds one whole stick (1/2 cup) of butter at a time.",
"I live in Georgia and was worried about the warm air melting it.",
"The butter does stay soft and has fallen out once or twice but I'm not sure if that was environmental or User error.We also learned not to put new butter on top of old butter - we got mold.",
"I have seen mold in the water but change it every few days and started using one drop ofNutribiotic - Gse Liquid Concentrate, 2 fl oz liquidevery time I change the water.",
"We no longer have any mold and can spread fresh butter on any bread without lousy hydrogenated substitutes!",
"My heart valves thank you Norpro."
] |
5 | So Many Turns of Events! | The Italian was Radcliffe's last novel. It is about a nobleman who falls in love with a woman whose identity is unknown to herself and the reader throughout her sufferings. She is oppressed by many people in whose hands she falls as she is snatched away from the nobleman Vivaldi to prevent their marriage. Like all of Radcliffe's heroines, her character is marked by an amazing fortitude despite the horrifying things to which she is frequently subjected. Vivaldi faces the powers of the Inquisition and Radcliffe gives the reader some idea of their dealings with offenders and their ways of making prisoners "confess." There are many turns of events which are delightful until another perilous event disappoints and grieves the reader. This is certainly what most reviewers call a page-turner. The sentiments are by no means modern. For a reader who is looking for modern unrestrained "romance," none of Radcliffe's novels is a good choice. Her stories are for true romantics. | 978 | [
"The Italian was Radcliffe's last novel.",
"It is about a nobleman who falls in love with a woman whose identity is unknown to herself and the reader throughout her sufferings.",
"She is oppressed by many people in whose hands she falls as she is snatched away from the nobleman Vivaldi to prevent their marriage.",
"Like all of Radcliffe's heroines, her character is marked by an amazing fortitude despite the horrifying things to which she is frequently subjected.",
"Vivaldi faces the powers of the Inquisition and Radcliffe gives the reader some idea of their dealings with offenders and their ways of making prisoners \"confess.\" There are many turns of events which are delightful until another perilous event disappoints and grieves the reader.",
"This is certainly what most reviewers call a page-turner.",
"The sentiments are by no means modern.",
"For a reader who is looking for modern unrestrained \"romance,\" none of Radcliffe's novels is a good choice.",
"Her stories are for true romantics."
] |
5 | Angel,A Mighty Fortress | I enjoyed this book so much because you see my husband grew up with the author and we know or knew most of the people in the book personally! This book is an amazing story about WWII and the men and women who died for their country. We knew last summer that Don was writing this book when Sharon [Don's wife], and Don stopped to see us while in Illinois visiting with family and friends. We went out to dinner and while talking about old times and reminiscing Don told us of his search for information about his cousin, Lt. Joe Doglio. He told us of his stop at a Military Museum while on a vacation and how he found the information about the crew and the Angel and how he called the men who were still living to get the first hand accounts of the events that led to the death of the crew and the demise of the Angel. It was a heart wrenching story that needed to be told. We are forever grateful for their friendship and hope to be able to read a sequel to Angel some day soon! | 978 | [
"I enjoyed this book so much because you see my husband grew up with the author and we know or knew most of the people in the book personally!",
"This book is an amazing story about WWII and the men and women who died for their country.",
"We knew last summer that Don was writing this book when Sharon [Don's wife], and Don stopped to see us while in Illinois visiting with family and friends.",
"We went out to dinner and while talking about old times and reminiscing Don told us of his search for information about his cousin, Lt.",
"Joe Doglio.",
"He told us of his stop at a Military Museum while on a vacation and how he found the information about the crew and the Angel and how he called the men who were still living to get the first hand accounts of the events that led to the death of the crew and the demise of the Angel.",
"It was a heart wrenching story that needed to be told.",
"We are forever grateful for their friendship and hope to be able to read a sequel to Angel some day soon!"
] |
5 | A Trust-maker | My family got this mouse just a bit before I went off to college. At home, I used it for gaming, but it was a bit too big and bulky to take with me to school (though I like the size when I don't have space restrictions). Still, it served faithfully at home when I was there and catching up on games, or when I wasn't and my family was just doing standard computing.I've gone through a slew of mice over my college career, and very few even seemed to survive more than a year in my hands. This is the exception, a mouse that has survived all of this time and continues to be a stellar mouse even to this day, a number of years later. This mouse is a trust-maker for Logitech; I have a vast graveyard of mice in a box somewhere, and then this one still working great after all this time. I'm sold on Logitech for all of my future mouse needs, and recommend them to my family and friends whenever they tell me about their 80-some dollar mouse dying after only a year or two of use. | 978 | [
"My family got this mouse just a bit before I went off to college.",
"At home, I used it for gaming, but it was a bit too big and bulky to take with me to school (though I like the size when I don't have space restrictions).",
"Still, it served faithfully at home when I was there and catching up on games, or when I wasn't and my family was just doing standard computing.I've gone through a slew of mice over my college career, and very few even seemed to survive more than a year in my hands.",
"This is the exception, a mouse that has survived all of this time and continues to be a stellar mouse even to this day, a number of years later.",
"This mouse is a trust-maker for Logitech; I have a vast graveyard of mice in a box somewhere, and then this one still working great after all this time.",
"I'm sold on Logitech for all of my future mouse needs, and recommend them to my family and friends whenever they tell me about their 80-some dollar mouse dying after only a year or two of use."
] |
5 | Living Rooms | With the purchase of our home several months ago, I've been thinking about what to do with our living room - how should I spruce it up and give an updated look without spending tons of money. Not wanting to rush into things, I've looked through many books and magazines, mulling many ideas from paint colors, furniture, how to decorate walls, should the room have a certain theme, etc. While many of the books and magazines had great ideas, none of the ideas felt just right. And then I came upon the Pottery Barn Living Rooms book. WOW! The 'look' that I'd been searching for was now laid out in perfect fashion. This book has helped me to pick colors (for walls and window treatments) and has helped me decorate with things (pictures, vases, etc) that I already had but thought they were outdated and out of style. I love this book. This book has pointed me in the right direction and though I'm still not finished decorating, I have much more of an idea of what I want to do. | 978 | [
"With the purchase of our home several months ago, I've been thinking about what to do with our living room - how should I spruce it up and give an updated look without spending tons of money.",
"Not wanting to rush into things, I've looked through many books and magazines, mulling many ideas from paint colors, furniture, how to decorate walls, should the room have a certain theme, etc.",
"While many of the books and magazines had great ideas, none of the ideas felt just right.",
"And then I came upon the Pottery Barn Living Rooms book.",
"WOW!",
"The 'look' that I'd been searching for was now laid out in perfect fashion.",
"This book has helped me to pick colors (for walls and window treatments) and has helped me decorate with things (pictures, vases, etc) that I already had but thought they were outdated and out of style.",
"I love this book.",
"This book has pointed me in the right direction and though I'm still not finished decorating, I have much more of an idea of what I want to do."
] |
5 | Ahoy Davy Jones! A Seaworthy Sequel | It's rare that a sequel surpasses the 1st movie, but in the case of "Dead Man's Chest",it's worth seeing again and again. Johnny Depp and his merry 'ol crew of rogues get themselves into another misadventure when a calamari looking Davy Jones come looking for Capt. Sparrow over a long ago deal that Jack now has to play. Orlando Bloom and Keira knightley have their own problems when their wedding is interrupted by an ambitous Lord and decides to arrest them for helping Jack escape. However, if they were to bring Jack back, they would receive a pardon. Of course Orlando's Mr. Turner accepts the deal and meets up w/ Jack on a island where he's about to be sacrificed and later on Jack returns the favor when he sends Orlando to Davy Jones.If you love swordplay, comedy action and romance then this movie brings it all. And of course you'll love the climax of the movie (Poor Jack) and the surprise ending where it'll lead to the final "PoC" film. This DVD is worth getting! | 978 | [
"It's rare that a sequel surpasses the 1st movie, but in the case of \"Dead Man's Chest\",it's worth seeing again and again.",
"Johnny Depp and his merry 'ol crew of rogues get themselves into another misadventure when a calamari looking Davy Jones come looking for Capt.",
"Sparrow over a long ago deal that Jack now has to play.",
"Orlando Bloom and Keira knightley have their own problems when their wedding is interrupted by an ambitous Lord and decides to arrest them for helping Jack escape.",
"However, if they were to bring Jack back, they would receive a pardon.",
"Of course Orlando's Mr.",
"Turner accepts the deal and meets up w/ Jack on a island where he's about to be sacrificed and later on Jack returns the favor when he sends Orlando to Davy Jones.If you love swordplay, comedy action and romance then this movie brings it all.",
"And of course you'll love the climax of the movie (Poor Jack) and the surprise ending where it'll lead to the final \"PoC\" film.",
"This DVD is worth getting!"
] |
5 | Absolutely Love This Zippo! | I have always wanted an Armored Zippo, but choked on the price. What I got this lighter for, less that 20 bucks! I mean, I'll probably get another one just for G.P. It is a great looking lighter, and classic in every sense. Love the sound of it opening and closing. The weight of it feels like I think a Zippo should. Don't know whats going on with Zippo lately, but a lot of their lighters feel, and look, extremely cheap. Now I love Zippo's, they are by far my favorite type of lighter, and this one really caught my eye when I saw it.On another note, this lighter IS made out of brass, and brass is a soft metal. BUT, brass stands up to the elements really well, which is why a lot of exterior fittings on ships are brass. This lighter, if you carry and use it, WILL get dinged up, and it WILL tarnish up. I imagine that is probably intended. I am 40 now, and have been using Zippo's for different reasons since I was about 12, and this is my favorite Zippo I have ever used. | 978 | [
"I have always wanted an Armored Zippo, but choked on the price.",
"What I got this lighter for, less that 20 bucks!",
"I mean, I'll probably get another one just for G.P. It is a great looking lighter, and classic in every sense.",
"Love the sound of it opening and closing.",
"The weight of it feels like I think a Zippo should.",
"Don't know whats going on with Zippo lately, but a lot of their lighters feel, and look, extremely cheap.",
"Now I love Zippo's, they are by far my favorite type of lighter, and this one really caught my eye when I saw it.On another note, this lighter IS made out of brass, and brass is a soft metal.",
"BUT, brass stands up to the elements really well, which is why a lot of exterior fittings on ships are brass.",
"This lighter, if you carry and use it, WILL get dinged up, and it WILL tarnish up.",
"I imagine that is probably intended.",
"I am 40 now, and have been using Zippo's for different reasons since I was about 12, and this is my favorite Zippo I have ever used."
] |
5 | Great Organizer....... | When I first saw this organizer cart, I thought to myself Wow!, that would be a wonderful gift for my aunt and will help a lot with the spacing, so I decided to look into it first just to see what other people thought about it before buying it. After reading all the reviews I started changing the way I felt about it, but still I decided to give it a try. The price isn't so bad, and if she really doesn't like it, I'll just return it and get her something else. So I did buy it, and my aunt loved it. Her husband built it, he followed the instructions step by step and in no time, he was done. I'd say it took him the most 30 minutes. Now she has it in her baby's room next to his crib, and it sure does hold a lot of items. You just need to have patience and follow instructions carefully. I truly believe it's a really good deal for that price and it's one of the best organizers out there. I know for sure, that I'll most definitely get me one for my future babies to come. | 978 | [
"When I first saw this organizer cart, I thought to myself Wow!",
", that would be a wonderful gift for my aunt and will help a lot with the spacing, so I decided to look into it first just to see what other people thought about it before buying it.",
"After reading all the reviews I started changing the way I felt about it, but still I decided to give it a try.",
"The price isn't so bad, and if she really doesn't like it, I'll just return it and get her something else.",
"So I did buy it, and my aunt loved it.",
"Her husband built it, he followed the instructions step by step and in no time, he was done.",
"I'd say it took him the most 30 minutes.",
"Now she has it in her baby's room next to his crib, and it sure does hold a lot of items.",
"You just need to have patience and follow instructions carefully.",
"I truly believe it's a really good deal for that price and it's one of the best organizers out there.",
"I know for sure, that I'll most definitely get me one for my future babies to come."
] |
5 | Live - Solid Debut Effort | I first became aware of live after seeing their video from this album. There was something about them that caught me and I went out and picked this album up. The band would go on to fame and fortune hitting the big time a few years later with their "Throwing Copper" album, but this their debut disc really paved the way for what was to come. If I could sum up this album with one work I think it would be "passion". There is something uniquely passionate about the performances on this album that many bands try for, but few come across as sincere. Like U2 and only a handful of other band's Live has the ability to truly make the listener believe in what they are singing and playing about. This album was recorded when the band members were all still in their teens. As other reviewers have noted the band sounds a lot "older" than what they actually were. I really like every song on this disc. If you are a Live fan and don't have this one you should definitely pick it up. | 978 | [
"I first became aware of live after seeing their video from this album.",
"There was something about them that caught me and I went out and picked this album up.",
"The band would go on to fame and fortune hitting the big time a few years later with their \"Throwing Copper\" album, but this their debut disc really paved the way for what was to come.",
"If I could sum up this album with one work I think it would be \"passion\".",
"There is something uniquely passionate about the performances on this album that many bands try for, but few come across as sincere.",
"Like U2 and only a handful of other band's Live has the ability to truly make the listener believe in what they are singing and playing about.",
"This album was recorded when the band members were all still in their teens.",
"As other reviewers have noted the band sounds a lot \"older\" than what they actually were.",
"I really like every song on this disc.",
"If you are a Live fan and don't have this one you should definitely pick it up."
] |
5 | Believe the non-hype | Good Lord, this record is fantastic. It was my first Silkworm purchase (I've since bought "Developer," and anticipate buying more), and I have a hard time believing any of their other albums are better. If so, my brain will fry! I'm not sure that, barring Robert Quine or Marc Ribot, I've heard a better guitarist from the "alternative" world than Andy Cohen. I wish I knew which of their records had the most of his soloing, because I'd buy it instantly.As far as "Italian Platinum" is concerned, everything works magnificently. Albini's production is stellar, the songs get their claws into you on the first couple of listens, and the additional musicians add a nice touch to the proceedings (especially Kelly Hogan's vocals). This is an early contender for my rock album of the year, and I can't recommend it highly enough. Other than Spoon, I can't think of a band right now that shows more promise - but Silkworm's been at this for years now! Very impressive stuff, indeed. | 978 | [
"Good Lord, this record is fantastic.",
"It was my first Silkworm purchase (I've since bought \"Developer,\" and anticipate buying more), and I have a hard time believing any of their other albums are better.",
"If so, my brain will fry!",
"I'm not sure that, barring Robert Quine or Marc Ribot, I've heard a better guitarist from the \"alternative\" world than Andy Cohen.",
"I wish I knew which of their records had the most of his soloing, because I'd buy it instantly.As far as \"Italian Platinum\" is concerned, everything works magnificently.",
"Albini's production is stellar, the songs get their claws into you on the first couple of listens, and the additional musicians add a nice touch to the proceedings (especially Kelly Hogan's vocals).",
"This is an early contender for my rock album of the year, and I can't recommend it highly enough.",
"Other than Spoon, I can't think of a band right now that shows more promise - but Silkworm's been at this for years now!",
"Very impressive stuff, indeed."
] |
5 | This is REAL Country | "The Key" is real country music. Vince Gill has captured all that is basic to this genre. Heartfelt emotions; story-telling lyrics; the right vocal line for each set of lyrics; just the right instrumentation and backup vocals to frame each unique song; and most importantly, matching his unequaled country tenor to the style of each song. For example, no vibrato in "Hills of Caroline", "wrapping" his voice around the notes of "Kindly Keep It Country", and the lush vocal quality of "If You Ever Have Forever in Mind". These are "key" elements to the success of this album in capturing what country music is all about.Vince Gill has done his homework well, no doubt researching the several branches of country music. He must have listened to hours of recordings and talked to dozens of what, sadly, are yesterday's musicians. By doing this, he successfully created genuine lyrics and music for these different country music types.Country artists and radio, are you listening??? | 978 | [
"\"The Key\" is real country music.",
"Vince Gill has captured all that is basic to this genre.",
"Heartfelt emotions; story-telling lyrics; the right vocal line for each set of lyrics; just the right instrumentation and backup vocals to frame each unique song; and most importantly, matching his unequaled country tenor to the style of each song.",
"For example, no vibrato in \"Hills of Caroline\", \"wrapping\" his voice around the notes of \"Kindly Keep It Country\", and the lush vocal quality of \"If You Ever Have Forever in Mind\".",
"These are \"key\" elements to the success of this album in capturing what country music is all about.Vince Gill has done his homework well, no doubt researching the several branches of country music.",
"He must have listened to hours of recordings and talked to dozens of what, sadly, are yesterday's musicians.",
"By doing this, he successfully created genuine lyrics and music for these different country music types.Country artists and radio, are you listening???"
] |
5 | Five from me this CD is incredible | Gil Mantera and Ultimate Donny made one hell of a CD. I heard "Shadow Grip" on Vanmega's (vancouver based online indie mag) 2006 audio almanac (downloadable and well worth it) It immediately captured my attention. I thought, lo-fi Depeche Mode, my buddy said Tears for Fears vocals on 8Bit tracks (8Bit being a lo-fi electronica collective, also downloadable for free, and some sweet stuff). One thing is clear: the songwriting is retro but fresh, and the vocals are excellent. The lyrics are well crafted and befit the overall feel. It strikes me that these guys know how to create something 'in concert' (the all-together sense). Apparantly, the live show is one of the best parts, and a trip to thier website's photo gallery suggests some of this craziness. Consider yourself lucky, you found this band before your friends and now get to introduce them. This CD is absolutely bangin', and represents nearly everything I am currently into musically. This will get bigger soon. | 978 | [
"Gil Mantera and Ultimate Donny made one hell of a CD.",
"I heard \"Shadow Grip\" on Vanmega's (vancouver based online indie mag) 2006 audio almanac (downloadable and well worth it) It immediately captured my attention.",
"I thought, lo-fi Depeche Mode, my buddy said Tears for Fears vocals on 8Bit tracks (8Bit being a lo-fi electronica collective, also downloadable for free, and some sweet stuff).",
"One thing is clear: the songwriting is retro but fresh, and the vocals are excellent.",
"The lyrics are well crafted and befit the overall feel.",
"It strikes me that these guys know how to create something 'in concert' (the all-together sense).",
"Apparantly, the live show is one of the best parts, and a trip to thier website's photo gallery suggests some of this craziness.",
"Consider yourself lucky, you found this band before your friends and now get to introduce them.",
"This CD is absolutely bangin', and represents nearly everything I am currently into musically.",
"This will get bigger soon."
] |
5 | Collection of Reviews | The author also wrote the critical account "Time" in: The New Book of Knowledge. (Encyclopedia, 21 vols, Danbury, CT: Grolier, 1989.)Does time exist independent of objects or is it merely relations or change of objects? A stimulating discussion, in simple language, for pupils which revises our most common traditional conceptions of time. The reader may now begin to understand not merely how to tell time but philosophical critical theories of time."Here Shibles does a good job of confronting the reader with some of the unresolved philosophical puzzles about the nature of time." Louis Katzner Teaching Philosophy"The pupil may now begin to understand not merely how to tell time, but what time is all about. The book presents in simple language, a stimulating discussion of the concept of time. Does time exist independent of objects or is it merely relations or changes of objects? Get the book and find out. I'm sure you won't he disappointed." B. J. W. Chattanooga Times | 978 | [
"The author also wrote the critical account \"Time\" in: The New Book of Knowledge.",
"(Encyclopedia, 21 vols, Danbury, CT: Grolier, 1989.)Does time exist independent of objects or is it merely relations or change of objects?",
"A stimulating discussion, in simple language, for pupils which revises our most common traditional conceptions of time.",
"The reader may now begin to understand not merely how to tell time but philosophical critical theories of time.\"Here Shibles does a good job of confronting the reader with some of the unresolved philosophical puzzles about the nature of time.\" Louis Katzner Teaching Philosophy\"The pupil may now begin to understand not merely how to tell time, but what time is all about.",
"The book presents in simple language, a stimulating discussion of the concept of time.",
"Does time exist independent of objects or is it merely relations or changes of objects?",
"Get the book and find out.",
"I'm sure you won't he disappointed.\" B.",
"J.",
"W.",
"Chattanooga Times"
] |
5 | Love my Nokia HS-5 Headset | After my original hands-free headset bit the dust I was frantic to find a replacement. My Nokia flip phone, I am told, is now out of date and my service provider no longer sells the same type of headset. They so kindly suggested a new phone! As if!! I was thrilled to find what I needed on Amazon, yet skeptical about getting this one. But at such a great price I figured it was worth experimenting. I find it works just as nicely as the one I purchased a couple of years ago at the Cingular retail store. I'm as happy as can be. It was a little hard to fit the connecters into my phone but after a time or two of removing and reconnecting, it works like a charm. I would absolutely buy another one were the need to arise. I ordered from A1 Accessories because another reviewer had given them a thumbs up. I agree! My new headset arrived in my mailbox just a few days after ordering and was in perfect condition. $4 with A1 compared to $21 plus shipping from Nokia....I pick $4. | 978 | [
"After my original hands-free headset bit the dust I was frantic to find a replacement.",
"My Nokia flip phone, I am told, is now out of date and my service provider no longer sells the same type of headset.",
"They so kindly suggested a new phone!",
"As if!!",
"I was thrilled to find what I needed on Amazon, yet skeptical about getting this one.",
"But at such a great price I figured it was worth experimenting.",
"I find it works just as nicely as the one I purchased a couple of years ago at the Cingular retail store.",
"I'm as happy as can be.",
"It was a little hard to fit the connecters into my phone but after a time or two of removing and reconnecting, it works like a charm.",
"I would absolutely buy another one were the need to arise.",
"I ordered from A1 Accessories because another reviewer had given them a thumbs up.",
"I agree!",
"My new headset arrived in my mailbox just a few days after ordering and was in perfect condition.",
"$4 with A1 compared to $21 plus shipping from Nokia....I pick $4."
] |
5 | Poco's Finest | The second of Poco's albums and the first with Timothy B. Schmit. The harmony from all members is incredible and blended. The guitar work of Jim Messina is as should be, very placed. Timothy B. Schmit's bass work is right in the pocket and his harmony has never been matched by any in my view. Richie's writing and take charge vocals lead the band through some very tight songs both country and country rock. I had the pleasure of seeing them in concert right after the release of this album and the song (Nobody's Fool/ El Tonto De Nadie, Regresa) was done in it entirety, with a masterful drum solo by George Grantham. Every sound is duplicated by Rusty Young on his amazing pedal steel guitar played through Hammond organ leslie speakers. His sound on the pedal steel has never been done before, sounding sometime as an organ and then hitting such high notes and turning it into a trumpet. To me this is Poco's finest album in both rock and country. A must for all Poco fans. | 978 | [
"The second of Poco's albums and the first with Timothy B.",
"Schmit.",
"The harmony from all members is incredible and blended.",
"The guitar work of Jim Messina is as should be, very placed.",
"Timothy B.",
"Schmit's bass work is right in the pocket and his harmony has never been matched by any in my view.",
"Richie's writing and take charge vocals lead the band through some very tight songs both country and country rock.",
"I had the pleasure of seeing them in concert right after the release of this album and the song (Nobody's Fool/ El Tonto De Nadie, Regresa) was done in it entirety, with a masterful drum solo by George Grantham.",
"Every sound is duplicated by Rusty Young on his amazing pedal steel guitar played through Hammond organ leslie speakers.",
"His sound on the pedal steel has never been done before, sounding sometime as an organ and then hitting such high notes and turning it into a trumpet.",
"To me this is Poco's finest album in both rock and country.",
"A must for all Poco fans."
] |
5 | Beautiful Anatomy | This video prosection of the head and neck is a beautifully prepared, expertly produced aid to the study of anatomy. Having done a dissection course in anatomy, I could not and did not perform as expert a dissection as this video series does. You see cross sectional anatomy that is seldom presented in a formal anatomy lab. Your three dimensional understanding of anatomy will take shape as you watch! Bob Acland, in his soothing British accent, narrates the video and makes you feel as if you're sitting in your living room, in front of the fireplace, sipping a cup of Darjeeling tea! Dr. Acland made it a priority in his life to produce an educational tool for students of anatomy that was affordable on a student's budget. The entire series can be had for far less than most single textbooks!The series is a pleasure to watch, and there is plenty to refresh the memory of one who has used anatomy daily for over 30 years, as I have. Congratulations, Bob, on a job well done. | 978 | [
"This video prosection of the head and neck is a beautifully prepared, expertly produced aid to the study of anatomy.",
"Having done a dissection course in anatomy, I could not and did not perform as expert a dissection as this video series does.",
"You see cross sectional anatomy that is seldom presented in a formal anatomy lab.",
"Your three dimensional understanding of anatomy will take shape as you watch!",
"Bob Acland, in his soothing British accent, narrates the video and makes you feel as if you're sitting in your living room, in front of the fireplace, sipping a cup of Darjeeling tea!",
"Dr.",
"Acland made it a priority in his life to produce an educational tool for students of anatomy that was affordable on a student's budget.",
"The entire series can be had for far less than most single textbooks!",
"The series is a pleasure to watch, and there is plenty to refresh the memory of one who has used anatomy daily for over 30 years, as I have.",
"Congratulations, Bob, on a job well done."
] |
5 | Amazing Customer Service | Wow.I am seriously impressed. I live in Mexico and was intending to buy some speakers for my ipod. After researching the available models I decided on the iM7.I knew the price in the U.S., and was disappointed when I saw that the price locally was over twice as much. I would just have to wait for my next trip to the States.Well, I decided to check whether Amazon could ship it to me. It could! and the price seems reasonable! Including the shipping and import duties!I made my order and saw delivery would be in 2 days. I was very skeptical. In fact, delivery was the following day. Next day delivery on an international shipment. WOW.One problem. Despite having paid an "Import Duties Deposit" to cover taxes and duties, DHL charged me aproximately the same amount upon delivery.After contacting Amazon, they promptly refunded the "Import Duties Deposit"Very professional, quick, service.Oh, and the speakers? Everything they are supposed to be. Wonderful sound. Great value. | 978 | [
"Wow.I am seriously impressed.",
"I live in Mexico and was intending to buy some speakers for my ipod.",
"After researching the available models I decided on the iM7.I knew the price in the U.S., and was disappointed when I saw that the price locally was over twice as much.",
"I would just have to wait for my next trip to the States.Well, I decided to check whether Amazon could ship it to me.",
"It could!",
"and the price seems reasonable!",
"Including the shipping and import duties!",
"I made my order and saw delivery would be in 2 days.",
"I was very skeptical.",
"In fact, delivery was the following day.",
"Next day delivery on an international shipment.",
"WOW.One problem.",
"Despite having paid an \"Import Duties Deposit\" to cover taxes and duties, DHL charged me aproximately the same amount upon delivery.After contacting Amazon, they promptly refunded the \"Import Duties Deposit\"Very professional, quick, service.Oh, and the speakers?",
"Everything they are supposed to be.",
"Wonderful sound.",
"Great value."
] |
5 | Music for quiet listening. | I bought this CD for Sir Neville Marriner's recording of Elgar's Serenede for Strings, but I was hoping I would enjoy the other selections. I have, especially "The Lark Ascending." Regarding the "Serenede for Strings," I doubt a more level-headed rendition of the piece exists. Things on this CD are "played straight." I have heard another rendition of the "Serenede," in which the conductor and orchestra constantly changed tempo and seemed to lack any understanding of the piece's form. Not so here. Everything sounds even and natural. The tracks on this CD seem to evoke scenes of spring and the countryside, although there's nothing wrong with listening to them against a winter backdrop. Except for "Fantasia Concertante on a Theme of Corelli" (Track 6), this CD is tailor made for relaxing and/or moments of quiet reflection. Not that there's anything wrong with Track 6--it's just stylistically darker and more bombastic than the other tracks. In sum, highly recommended. | 978 | [
"I bought this CD for Sir Neville Marriner's recording of Elgar's Serenede for Strings, but I was hoping I would enjoy the other selections.",
"I have, especially \"The Lark Ascending.\" Regarding the \"Serenede for Strings,\" I doubt a more level-headed rendition of the piece exists.",
"Things on this CD are \"played straight.\" I have heard another rendition of the \"Serenede,\" in which the conductor and orchestra constantly changed tempo and seemed to lack any understanding of the piece's form.",
"Not so here.",
"Everything sounds even and natural.",
"The tracks on this CD seem to evoke scenes of spring and the countryside, although there's nothing wrong with listening to them against a winter backdrop.",
"Except for \"Fantasia Concertante on a Theme of Corelli\" (Track 6), this CD is tailor made for relaxing and/or moments of quiet reflection.",
"Not that there's anything wrong with Track 6--it's just stylistically darker and more bombastic than the other tracks.",
"In sum, highly recommended."
] |
5 | The Best Raw HIP HOP DVD out | I saw a promotional copy of the project. a great piece, all the orignal members speak on the truth of Death Row. This doc has a reality feel but the film makers have great controlled interviews. Snoop is in the doc for about half an hour, a lot docs only have the featured cats in them for a second, not this one. Daz was being Daz, funny and talking junk on Suge and Krupt. I don't want to give it away but a lot people will be surprised at what Tray Dee said about Snoop before he went to jail. Finally a guy on camera talking about how Dr.Dre jacked his beat. For any fans that enjoyed "Pimps Up Hoes Down" or "An American Pimp" there's is a 20 minute segment with Big Pimpin and Lil Pimpin that is funny and real to the core about pimpin and Hip Hop. Hopefully Daz can continue putting stuff like this out instead of the other trash he's put out. This will be a huge hit amongst all Hip Hop fans. After watching this you get great understanding how great of producer Daz is. | 978 | [
"I saw a promotional copy of the project.",
"a great piece, all the orignal members speak on the truth of Death Row.",
"This doc has a reality feel but the film makers have great controlled interviews.",
"Snoop is in the doc for about half an hour, a lot docs only have the featured cats in them for a second, not this one.",
"Daz was being Daz, funny and talking junk on Suge and Krupt.",
"I don't want to give it away but a lot people will be surprised at what Tray Dee said about Snoop before he went to jail.",
"Finally a guy on camera talking about how Dr.Dre jacked his beat.",
"For any fans that enjoyed \"Pimps Up Hoes Down\" or \"An American Pimp\" there's is a 20 minute segment with Big Pimpin and Lil Pimpin that is funny and real to the core about pimpin and Hip Hop.",
"Hopefully Daz can continue putting stuff like this out instead of the other trash he's put out.",
"This will be a huge hit amongst all Hip Hop fans.",
"After watching this you get great understanding how great of producer Daz is."
] |
5 | An incredible film! | This movie is a masterwork that deals with a teacher's desire to instill in his students a flawless work ethic as well as morals and values. Mr. Hundert, a teacher at a prep boarding school, firmly believes (and rightly so) that it is a teacher's responsibility and obligation to teach students the Greek and Roman classics as well as the very first philosophical minds (Aristotle, Plato, etc) so that the students will grow up to be ethical and moral beings who can contribute to society. Mr. Hundert's belief is that it is a teacher's responsibility to not only teach students history, but also to foster a sense of utilitarian virtue within the hearts' and souls' of the youngsters. Mr. Hundert realizes that he is not only a teacher to these students but is also a quasi-father-figure who can mold the character of his students. I will spare you all of the plot twists in this great film, but suffice to say that this film is one of the greatest films that I have ever seen. | 978 | [
"This movie is a masterwork that deals with a teacher's desire to instill in his students a flawless work ethic as well as morals and values.",
"Mr.",
"Hundert, a teacher at a prep boarding school, firmly believes (and rightly so) that it is a teacher's responsibility and obligation to teach students the Greek and Roman classics as well as the very first philosophical minds (Aristotle, Plato, etc) so that the students will grow up to be ethical and moral beings who can contribute to society.",
"Mr.",
"Hundert's belief is that it is a teacher's responsibility to not only teach students history, but also to foster a sense of utilitarian virtue within the hearts' and souls' of the youngsters.",
"Mr.",
"Hundert realizes that he is not only a teacher to these students but is also a quasi-father-figure who can mold the character of his students.",
"I will spare you all of the plot twists in this great film, but suffice to say that this film is one of the greatest films that I have ever seen."
] |
5 | Great Book and Great Games | I bought this book for my brother-in-law who conducts games and doll exhibition each year in their showroom [...] located in Mysore, India to the public. He received great reviews about the exhibit from the visitors and also in National newspapersI also bought other books listed below* Asian Games: The Art of Contest* Favorite Board Games You Can Make and Play* The illustrated guide to world chess sets* The World of Games: Their Origins and History, How to Play Them, and How to Make Them* Games Magazine Big Book of Games II: 10 Great Years* Games Magazine Big Book of Games* The Games We Played: The Golden Age of Board & Table Games* Board and Table Games from Many Civilizations* Classic Woodturning Projects with Bonnie Klein: 12 Skill-Building Designs* Oxford History of Board Games* The Game Makers: The Story of Parker Brothers, from Tiddledy Winks to Trivial Pursuit* The Book of Classic Board Games* My First Amazing Game Board Book* The New Complete Hoyle Revised | 978 | [
"I bought this book for my brother-in-law who conducts games and doll exhibition each year in their showroom [...] located in Mysore, India to the public.",
"He received great reviews about the exhibit from the visitors and also in National newspapersI also bought other books listed below* Asian Games: The Art of Contest* Favorite Board Games You Can Make and Play* The illustrated guide to world chess sets* The World of Games: Their Origins and History, How to Play Them, and How to Make Them* Games Magazine Big Book of Games II: 10 Great Years* Games Magazine Big Book of Games* The Games We Played: The Golden Age of Board & Table Games* Board and Table Games from Many Civilizations* Classic Woodturning Projects with Bonnie Klein: 12 Skill-Building Designs* Oxford History of Board Games* The Game Makers: The Story of Parker Brothers, from Tiddledy Winks to Trivial Pursuit* The Book of Classic Board Games* My First Amazing Game Board Book* The New Complete Hoyle Revised"
] |
5 | The Next Best Thing to Being There | Beautifully illustrated, this book takes you on a well organised journey through the main districts of Paris but also informs on a differnent asthetic level such as the essential spirit of this city as seen through its architecture and its culture. The grande old history from the baroque and ancient regieme onwards is elegantly sought out with a particularly interesting chapter containing old master craftsmen at their trades and where you might find them. This is a book that you can simiply sit down with and devour in a glutonous way. I found this book, when sitting in one of those well heeled, and gracious bookshops, that sell good coffee and deadly cakes! Long story short - Amazon to the rescue and I am now enjoying the glories of it's pages right from my armchair. For anyone who plans to visit Paris (like myself)and/or anyone who loves things of days gone by, and wants to do so in thier mind.... give this a look. It's cheaper than an airfare and nearly as good. | 978 | [
"Beautifully illustrated, this book takes you on a well organised journey through the main districts of Paris but also informs on a differnent asthetic level such as the essential spirit of this city as seen through its architecture and its culture.",
"The grande old history from the baroque and ancient regieme onwards is elegantly sought out with a particularly interesting chapter containing old master craftsmen at their trades and where you might find them.",
"This is a book that you can simiply sit down with and devour in a glutonous way.",
"I found this book, when sitting in one of those well heeled, and gracious bookshops, that sell good coffee and deadly cakes!",
"Long story short - Amazon to the rescue and I am now enjoying the glories of it's pages right from my armchair.",
"For anyone who plans to visit Paris (like myself)and/or anyone who loves things of days gone by, and wants to do so in thier mind.... give this a look.",
"It's cheaper than an airfare and nearly as good."
] |
5 | This book worked for us | In one of my daughter's pre-natal scans, she was sucking her thumb. We therefore weren't surprised when she started sucking her thumb as a baby. I was dreading getting her to stop, as I know many parents and children struggle with this. She was a serious thumb sucker, one thumb staying wrinkled most of the time because of the sucking.This book was so helpful in advising at what age to stop sucking the thumb (around 5 years old), preparing her for it, getting her motivated, getting her and I working together on the issue, and explaining how to keep her thumb out of her mouth. My daughter has now gone 2 1/2 weeks with no thumb day or night, and I don't think she'll start back up. Both my daughter and I have had a lot of fun with stopping sucking her thumb, which was the last thing I was expecting!The author's full-time job is to help children to stop sucking their thumbs or fingers. Her experience shows in the book, and all the advice she gives makes complete sense. | 978 | [
"In one of my daughter's pre-natal scans, she was sucking her thumb.",
"We therefore weren't surprised when she started sucking her thumb as a baby.",
"I was dreading getting her to stop, as I know many parents and children struggle with this.",
"She was a serious thumb sucker, one thumb staying wrinkled most of the time because of the sucking.This book was so helpful in advising at what age to stop sucking the thumb (around 5 years old), preparing her for it, getting her motivated, getting her and I working together on the issue, and explaining how to keep her thumb out of her mouth.",
"My daughter has now gone 2 1/2 weeks with no thumb day or night, and I don't think she'll start back up.",
"Both my daughter and I have had a lot of fun with stopping sucking her thumb, which was the last thing I was expecting!",
"The author's full-time job is to help children to stop sucking their thumbs or fingers.",
"Her experience shows in the book, and all the advice she gives makes complete sense."
] |
5 | Best Kitchen Appliance I've Bought | I don't ordinarily buy things I see on TV infomercials, but my husband bought the Showtime Rotisserie for Christmas this year and it's the best kitchen appliance we've purchased! Everything we have made in it comes out tasting fantastic. We've done game hens, chicken, fish, roast beef, pork and ribs in it, and everything is absolutely delicious! Clean-up is easy, especially if you cover the drip tray in aluminum foil. The only part that is impossible to clean is behind the heating element. I wish they would make it removable.Everything cooks much faster than in a conventional oven, and you use less marinade and basting sauces than you would in a conventional oven or BBQ grill. The Junior is the perfect size for 1 or 2 people. Buy the black, as the white has discolored a bit from the heat.You can quiet the noise referred to in a previous review by placing a drop or two of cooking oil on the gears inside the oven, and where the spit rests (the factory told us this). | 978 | [
"I don't ordinarily buy things I see on TV infomercials, but my husband bought the Showtime Rotisserie for Christmas this year and it's the best kitchen appliance we've purchased!",
"Everything we have made in it comes out tasting fantastic.",
"We've done game hens, chicken, fish, roast beef, pork and ribs in it, and everything is absolutely delicious!",
"Clean-up is easy, especially if you cover the drip tray in aluminum foil.",
"The only part that is impossible to clean is behind the heating element.",
"I wish they would make it removable.Everything cooks much faster than in a conventional oven, and you use less marinade and basting sauces than you would in a conventional oven or BBQ grill.",
"The Junior is the perfect size for 1 or 2 people.",
"Buy the black, as the white has discolored a bit from the heat.You can quiet the noise referred to in a previous review by placing a drop or two of cooking oil on the gears inside the oven, and where the spit rests (the factory told us this)."
] |
5 | The "Mature" Hollies | I love all Hollies songs, at least all the ones I have heard and this one will now rate as among my favorites. Their songs have matured a bit from earlier releases and I personally think that "Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress" is the greatest rock song, ever, period, end of discussion.Someone is always comparing the Hollies to the Beatles which is OK. I mean, if you are going to be compared with someone, might as well be the best but I personally think they more closely resemble the Everly Brothers only the Hollies are better.If you want a great Hollies 1 CD collection of 20 songs, buy "The Hollies, 20 Golden Greats". It took a few weeks for Amazon to get it for me, but it was worth the wait. A much better deal that some of the other "Greatest Hits" from the Hollies I have seen displayed here and also at local stores.I am rambling far too much but I recently saw that the Hollies were still performing and just had the honor of having the number 1 cd in New Zealand! | 978 | [
"I love all Hollies songs, at least all the ones I have heard and this one will now rate as among my favorites.",
"Their songs have matured a bit from earlier releases and I personally think that \"Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress\" is the greatest rock song, ever, period, end of discussion.Someone is always comparing the Hollies to the Beatles which is OK.",
"I mean, if you are going to be compared with someone, might as well be the best but I personally think they more closely resemble the Everly Brothers only the Hollies are better.If you want a great Hollies 1 CD collection of 20 songs, buy \"The Hollies, 20 Golden Greats\".",
"It took a few weeks for Amazon to get it for me, but it was worth the wait.",
"A much better deal that some of the other \"Greatest Hits\" from the Hollies I have seen displayed here and also at local stores.I am rambling far too much but I recently saw that the Hollies were still performing and just had the honor of having the number 1 cd in New Zealand!"
] |
5 | Worth Every Penny! | My 6 year old daughter had not had a dry night in over two years. After one week of using the alarm, she had her first dry night. During the second week of using the alarm, she was dry every other night. Since then, she has not had a single accident and has been dry for over two months straight!The ultimate with options was nice because we could select the sound that she liked (there is one that sounds like a telephone that she liked best--some of the others were a little scary to her). My daughter did not like the vibrations, so we just turned that option off after the first night. I had put off purchasing an alarm thinking that she would eventually outgrow the problem, but I don't believe that it would have happened any time soon without the alarm. The process was much quicker than I could have ever imagined and my daughter is so proud of herself now and so much more confident. It was the best $[...] I have spent in a long time!! I highly recommend this product. | 978 | [
"My 6 year old daughter had not had a dry night in over two years.",
"After one week of using the alarm, she had her first dry night.",
"During the second week of using the alarm, she was dry every other night.",
"Since then, she has not had a single accident and has been dry for over two months straight!",
"The ultimate with options was nice because we could select the sound that she liked (there is one that sounds like a telephone that she liked best--some of the others were a little scary to her).",
"My daughter did not like the vibrations, so we just turned that option off after the first night.",
"I had put off purchasing an alarm thinking that she would eventually outgrow the problem, but I don't believe that it would have happened any time soon without the alarm.",
"The process was much quicker than I could have ever imagined and my daughter is so proud of herself now and so much more confident.",
"It was the best $[...] I have spent in a long time!!",
"I highly recommend this product."
] |
5 | Walking to New Orleans | Thanks to Rick Coleman for writing this entertaining and educational book about Fats Domino and the blues scene in New Orleans. I am a huge fan of music of all types so I picked up this book, not as an avid fan of Fats Domino, but because it sounded interesting. Once I started reading this book I could not put it down and could not get past this feeling that I had no idea of the importance of New Orleans to blues and rock n roll and had no idea how important Fats Domino was to music in general. I must admit that I really only knew about two songs of Fats (Ain't That a Shame and Blueberry Hill) but this man was a hit making machine and influenced many more musicians and sounds that are still relevant today. I ended up reading the book twice in a row and have now purchased some Fats Domino CD's as well as other great NOLA blues artists such as Dave Bartholomew and Roy Brown. If you love music and, especially the history of music, I highly highly recommend this book. | 978 | [
"Thanks to Rick Coleman for writing this entertaining and educational book about Fats Domino and the blues scene in New Orleans.",
"I am a huge fan of music of all types so I picked up this book, not as an avid fan of Fats Domino, but because it sounded interesting.",
"Once I started reading this book I could not put it down and could not get past this feeling that I had no idea of the importance of New Orleans to blues and rock n roll and had no idea how important Fats Domino was to music in general.",
"I must admit that I really only knew about two songs of Fats (Ain't That a Shame and Blueberry Hill) but this man was a hit making machine and influenced many more musicians and sounds that are still relevant today.",
"I ended up reading the book twice in a row and have now purchased some Fats Domino CD's as well as other great NOLA blues artists such as Dave Bartholomew and Roy Brown.",
"If you love music and, especially the history of music, I highly highly recommend this book."
] |
5 | Jeepers Creepers! | Put aside for a moment the fact that this movie has more padding than Twiggy's bra, as all of the action literally creeps along. What really sets this film apart is the fact that it's got one of the goofiest looking monsters of all time. It looks and moves like a crazy float from a parade in the bizarro world. The monster's victims must be suicidal, because most of them literally crawl into the creature's mouth. At least, I think it's his mouth! Most of the time we only see the legs of some girls going inside it as they're being devoured. Tom Servo notes, "I think this is kind of a weird little turn-on for the director." There's a scene where the monster goes to lover's lane and eats the kids making out in the cars. That gives a whole new meaning to term "meals on wheels." The creepy monster creeping along, combined with the hilarious MST3K comments, makes for an unbeatable combination. This is one Mystery Science Theater 3000 movie that should be released on DVD. | 978 | [
"Put aside for a moment the fact that this movie has more padding than Twiggy's bra, as all of the action literally creeps along.",
"What really sets this film apart is the fact that it's got one of the goofiest looking monsters of all time.",
"It looks and moves like a crazy float from a parade in the bizarro world.",
"The monster's victims must be suicidal, because most of them literally crawl into the creature's mouth.",
"At least, I think it's his mouth!",
"Most of the time we only see the legs of some girls going inside it as they're being devoured.",
"Tom Servo notes, \"I think this is kind of a weird little turn-on for the director.\" There's a scene where the monster goes to lover's lane and eats the kids making out in the cars.",
"That gives a whole new meaning to term \"meals on wheels.\" The creepy monster creeping along, combined with the hilarious MST3K comments, makes for an unbeatable combination.",
"This is one Mystery Science Theater 3000 movie that should be released on DVD."
] |
5 | An Amazing Show | House is, as my title says, an amazing show. I, like all the other people who have written reviews here, am sick and tired of cheesy sitcoms, so I never watch TV. But one night I happened to catch House, and I was instantly addicted. Hugh Laurie is wonderful as Dr. House, a man you hate to love, because he's so cynical, but you have to feel bad for him. The show treats the viewer as an intelligent being (concept?), and is refreshingly funny and touching in turns. The supporting characters are well-cast and excellently thought out. They are a diverse group from different backgrounds, but unlike other shows, they are not exaggerated characters from bizzare walks of life...who all just happen to be doctors. The show moves quickly enough to be entertaining, without losing credibility, and slowly enough to give you time to enjoy character development, but not so slow that it becomes boring. Without a doubt, my favorite show. The first-season DVD is definitely worth it. | 978 | [
"House is, as my title says, an amazing show.",
"I, like all the other people who have written reviews here, am sick and tired of cheesy sitcoms, so I never watch TV.",
"But one night I happened to catch House, and I was instantly addicted.",
"Hugh Laurie is wonderful as Dr.",
"House, a man you hate to love, because he's so cynical, but you have to feel bad for him.",
"The show treats the viewer as an intelligent being (concept?",
"), and is refreshingly funny and touching in turns.",
"The supporting characters are well-cast and excellently thought out.",
"They are a diverse group from different backgrounds, but unlike other shows, they are not exaggerated characters from bizzare walks of life...who all just happen to be doctors.",
"The show moves quickly enough to be entertaining, without losing credibility, and slowly enough to give you time to enjoy character development, but not so slow that it becomes boring.",
"Without a doubt, my favorite show.",
"The first-season DVD is definitely worth it."
] |
5 | Tasted GREAT! | These mushrooms were easy to reconstitute and, when used as a component in another recipe, they add an excellent flavor and texture. Before I purchased them, I noticed that one reviewer said that these mushrooms didn't have any flavor, which caused me a little anxiety about ordering them. I believe I know why he/she might believe that is the case. The mushrooms themselves don't have huge amounts of flavor when you pull them out of the soaking liquid. When you reconstitute them, be certain to keep the soaking liquid. DON'T DISCARD IT because that's where most of the flavor is. I suspect that might have been what happened in the other reviewer's case.You can strain the liquid or run it through a coffee filter to remove grit. Then reduce the soaking liquid to add back into sauces or other morel recipes and the flavor can actually become more intense with the reconstituted mushrooms.All in all I'm very satisfied with this purchase, even though they are very expensive. | 978 | [
"These mushrooms were easy to reconstitute and, when used as a component in another recipe, they add an excellent flavor and texture.",
"Before I purchased them, I noticed that one reviewer said that these mushrooms didn't have any flavor, which caused me a little anxiety about ordering them.",
"I believe I know why he/she might believe that is the case.",
"The mushrooms themselves don't have huge amounts of flavor when you pull them out of the soaking liquid.",
"When you reconstitute them, be certain to keep the soaking liquid.",
"DON'T DISCARD IT because that's where most of the flavor is.",
"I suspect that might have been what happened in the other reviewer's case.You can strain the liquid or run it through a coffee filter to remove grit.",
"Then reduce the soaking liquid to add back into sauces or other morel recipes and the flavor can actually become more intense with the reconstituted mushrooms.All in all I'm very satisfied with this purchase, even though they are very expensive."
] |
5 | Not perfect but resplendent | I have read this book twice and I sometimes open it at random just to get the feeling and human excitement the writing brings to me. I grant you it's not perfect. There is some sloppiness and places where he goes too far, but this book is mesmerizing and lovely. I see that some of the reviewers seem to resent a person who is a rock and roll musician publishing a book of fiction. Well it so happens that Patti Smith IS a remarkable writer, and so is Richard Hell. (So is Jim Carroll for that matter -- it's his rock and roll that's doubtful. Same goes for Patti Smith in my opinion.) People also resent writing that deals with drug users. The lead character in this book is a drug addict -- yearning to get free of it -- but the book is about being human, in other words having animal drives that are contrary to one's ideals. It's sexy too. But even more it's about perception. The book's insights are as deep as any novel that's appeared in thirty years. You should read it. | 978 | [
"I have read this book twice and I sometimes open it at random just to get the feeling and human excitement the writing brings to me.",
"I grant you it's not perfect.",
"There is some sloppiness and places where he goes too far, but this book is mesmerizing and lovely.",
"I see that some of the reviewers seem to resent a person who is a rock and roll musician publishing a book of fiction.",
"Well it so happens that Patti Smith IS a remarkable writer, and so is Richard Hell.",
"(So is Jim Carroll for that matter -- it's his rock and roll that's doubtful.",
"Same goes for Patti Smith in my opinion.) People also resent writing that deals with drug users.",
"The lead character in this book is a drug addict -- yearning to get free of it -- but the book is about being human, in other words having animal drives that are contrary to one's ideals.",
"It's sexy too.",
"But even more it's about perception.",
"The book's insights are as deep as any novel that's appeared in thirty years.",
"You should read it."
] |
5 | Does what it says it will | I wanted an inexpensive watch which keeps accurate time. This fills the bill quite nicely. It sets itself daily and even uses WWV's "leap year" flag so you don't have to worry about the Daylight Savings time change.It is a bit fussy here in Pittsburgh (hill country). It took a bit of experimentation to find some place to sit it overnight where it will get a good signal. It instructs in the manual to sit it near a window with the "six" on the watch pointed at the window and to let it sit for up to 10 minutes.I followed the manual instructions several times. Then I picked up the watch right after I initiated the manual search for the signal. I moved it around until it showed a steady "3" (highest signal level). Problem solved.Adjusting the band should be as simple as looking for the arrows and pusing out the pin, etc. Except it require brute force. I broke a jeweler's screwdriver and small punch in the process.I should have bought an expansion band at the same time. | 978 | [
"I wanted an inexpensive watch which keeps accurate time.",
"This fills the bill quite nicely.",
"It sets itself daily and even uses WWV's \"leap year\" flag so you don't have to worry about the Daylight Savings time change.It is a bit fussy here in Pittsburgh (hill country).",
"It took a bit of experimentation to find some place to sit it overnight where it will get a good signal.",
"It instructs in the manual to sit it near a window with the \"six\" on the watch pointed at the window and to let it sit for up to 10 minutes.I followed the manual instructions several times.",
"Then I picked up the watch right after I initiated the manual search for the signal.",
"I moved it around until it showed a steady \"3\" (highest signal level).",
"Problem solved.Adjusting the band should be as simple as looking for the arrows and pusing out the pin, etc.",
"Except it require brute force.",
"I broke a jeweler's screwdriver and small punch in the process.I should have bought an expansion band at the same time."
] |
5 | The Best Popcorn I Have Ever Made | We have had the Stir Crazy for a year now with no mechanical problems. It absolutely makes the best and most perfect popcorn ever! Just be sure to follow the instructions because it really does pop every last kernel to maximum volume. (Even the corn we bought in bulk that is as old as the Popper). Use less rather than more and make two batches. We haven't burnt a single kernel yet. And it sure beats those models that send popcorn flying all over the kitchen and hot unpopped kernels bouncing out of the bowl like shrapnel.We don't bother with trying to melt butter on top because it is much more efficient and less messy to melt it in the microwave and then drizzle it over the popcorn while tossing it with our favorite seasoning (which happens to be nutritional yeast).All in all, this is the healthiest and tastiest way we know to make the cheapest snack food available at any time.And you can't beat the price of the Stir Crazy! Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. | 978 | [
"We have had the Stir Crazy for a year now with no mechanical problems.",
"It absolutely makes the best and most perfect popcorn ever!",
"Just be sure to follow the instructions because it really does pop every last kernel to maximum volume.",
"(Even the corn we bought in bulk that is as old as the Popper).",
"Use less rather than more and make two batches.",
"We haven't burnt a single kernel yet.",
"And it sure beats those models that send popcorn flying all over the kitchen and hot unpopped kernels bouncing out of the bowl like shrapnel.We don't bother with trying to melt butter on top because it is much more efficient and less messy to melt it in the microwave and then drizzle it over the popcorn while tossing it with our favorite seasoning (which happens to be nutritional yeast).All in all, this is the healthiest and tastiest way we know to make the cheapest snack food available at any time.And you can't beat the price of the Stir Crazy!",
"Give it a try, you won't be disappointed."
] |
5 | Love this. Better than Shred! | I have to write a review about this workout. I had a few friends recommend this, and say they liked it better than 30 Day Shred. I agree.Here's Why:I had just completed Day 20 of 30 Day Shred. Not a day went by that my knees weren't aching. I was getting concerned that I shouldn't just be pushing through the knee pain. I found the moves too repetitive. Ripped in 30 moves were more varied. I didn't feel the joint fatigue in this workout at all.After Day 20 of Shred, I was favoring my joints and having a harder time getting a workout. Sweat was pouring off of my body in week 1 of Ripped. I don't think it was harder, just more varied, so you could push yourself more.Lastly, after 3 days of Ripped, I had sore muscles. Keep in mind I was on Day 20 of Shred. This workout does a way better job of working out hamstrings, lower back, inner thighs, etc. I felt like Shred just worked out the same muscle groups.Besides all that, the stretching/cool down is way better.Love it! | 978 | [
"I have to write a review about this workout.",
"I had a few friends recommend this, and say they liked it better than 30 Day Shred.",
"I agree.Here's Why:I had just completed Day 20 of 30 Day Shred.",
"Not a day went by that my knees weren't aching.",
"I was getting concerned that I shouldn't just be pushing through the knee pain.",
"I found the moves too repetitive.",
"Ripped in 30 moves were more varied.",
"I didn't feel the joint fatigue in this workout at all.After Day 20 of Shred, I was favoring my joints and having a harder time getting a workout.",
"Sweat was pouring off of my body in week 1 of Ripped.",
"I don't think it was harder, just more varied, so you could push yourself more.Lastly, after 3 days of Ripped, I had sore muscles.",
"Keep in mind I was on Day 20 of Shred.",
"This workout does a way better job of working out hamstrings, lower back, inner thighs, etc.",
"I felt like Shred just worked out the same muscle groups.Besides all that, the stretching/cool down is way better.Love it!"
] |
5 | HP products 1210 specificially | I actually bought the most recent 3 of 6 HP printers from garage sales.And in all cases they worked perfectly.The only problem was one of the garage sale printers was too old to work well on XP PRo (it was win98/w2k only).Fact is I think mmany of the negatives are from people who claim to be computer savvy but in reality dont know much.the 1210 is not intended to be a top unit for scanning or printing.In that context this unit is 5 stars.If you are trying high volume, you bought the wrong product, but should not give it negatives on that since thats not whats its for.This is the first ever all-in-one for me and was bought soley per garage sale price.Many of the negatives relating to install were talking about adding this unit to what I consider to be substandard os's anyway.If u are putting this on anythying other than XP, you are a fool.Ive in fact never had problems with any HP printer except for prinintg labels or envelopes. Dont do enough of either to comment. | 978 | [
"I actually bought the most recent 3 of 6 HP printers from garage sales.And in all cases they worked perfectly.The only problem was one of the garage sale printers was too old to work well on XP PRo (it was win98/w2k only).Fact is I think mmany of the negatives are from people who claim to be computer savvy but in reality dont know much.the 1210 is not intended to be a top unit for scanning or printing.In that context this unit is 5 stars.If you are trying high volume, you bought the wrong product, but should not give it negatives on that since thats not whats its for.This is the first ever all-in-one for me and was bought soley per garage sale price.Many of the negatives relating to install were talking about adding this unit to what I consider to be substandard os's anyway.If u are putting this on anythying other than XP, you are a fool.Ive in fact never had problems with any HP printer except for prinintg labels or envelopes.",
"Dont do enough of either to comment."
] |
5 | a modern noir classic | Michael Connely's latest novel "Chasing the Dime" is in some ways a clear departure from his Harry Bosch series, in other ways it continues his journey in spinning a web of noir tales around modern day LA. His latest hero is a naive scientist drawn into an unbelievable nightmare by investigating what happened to the woman whose phone number he inherited. Henry Pierce lives in the sheltered subculture of a high tech start-up, a whiz kid with an unusual past. Part of that past draws him to look for Lilly, the prostitute who must have previously owned his phone number and is still getting calls from numerous men every day. Pierce soon descends into the dark world of internet porn and finds himself not only distracted from his regular pursuits but in grave danger.Connelly masterfully keeps this book at an unstoppable pace while once again creating a dense atmosphere and believable character setting that will not let you put this one down until the last page is turned. | 978 | [
"Michael Connely's latest novel \"Chasing the Dime\" is in some ways a clear departure from his Harry Bosch series, in other ways it continues his journey in spinning a web of noir tales around modern day LA.",
"His latest hero is a naive scientist drawn into an unbelievable nightmare by investigating what happened to the woman whose phone number he inherited.",
"Henry Pierce lives in the sheltered subculture of a high tech start-up, a whiz kid with an unusual past.",
"Part of that past draws him to look for Lilly, the prostitute who must have previously owned his phone number and is still getting calls from numerous men every day.",
"Pierce soon descends into the dark world of internet porn and finds himself not only distracted from his regular pursuits but in grave danger.Connelly masterfully keeps this book at an unstoppable pace while once again creating a dense atmosphere and believable character setting that will not let you put this one down until the last page is turned."
] |
5 | Wonderful | See the "official" reviewers slobbering all over themselves above? It's justified.NFL 2k is a new standard that all others will be measured against.The graphics are, as you have surely heard by now, awe-inspiring. It absolutely is incredible. But thankfully the gameplay did not suffer at the expense of eye candy. Call a stupid play, you get hit. Don't expect to call a running play on 4th and 17 and be able to get it like in football games of old.It was rather amusing to watch a roomful of grown men giggle when I used the replay function. You control a magical camera that can show any shot from the blimp to underneath their cleats. It's also variable speed playback via the triggers. You can slow it down to amazingly slow levels, but it is still fluid and lifelike. Think 32x slow motion, and you're getting close.Wonderful game. If you like football games, then you must buy this. If you don't like football games, go rent it and you may find yourself as a new convert. | 978 | [
"See the \"official\" reviewers slobbering all over themselves above?",
"It's justified.NFL 2k is a new standard that all others will be measured against.The graphics are, as you have surely heard by now, awe-inspiring.",
"It absolutely is incredible.",
"But thankfully the gameplay did not suffer at the expense of eye candy.",
"Call a stupid play, you get hit.",
"Don't expect to call a running play on 4th and 17 and be able to get it like in football games of old.It was rather amusing to watch a roomful of grown men giggle when I used the replay function.",
"You control a magical camera that can show any shot from the blimp to underneath their cleats.",
"It's also variable speed playback via the triggers.",
"You can slow it down to amazingly slow levels, but it is still fluid and lifelike.",
"Think 32x slow motion, and you're getting close.Wonderful game.",
"If you like football games, then you must buy this.",
"If you don't like football games, go rent it and you may find yourself as a new convert."
] |
5 | Great bottles! | We've used these bottles from the beginning. We bought them because they are BPA free, which is VERY important to us. Our baby is mostly breastfed, but we have used these before bed and when he goes to grandma's house. We've not had problems with the nipple collapsing and we like the little back flow mechanism, as he doesn't seem to get any more gas than he does when breast feeding. We've also tried the Evenflow glass bottles (he wouldn't take the nipple at all) and the Green to Grow Bottles (he also didn't like the nipple). My guess is that babies like whatever type of nipple that they've gotten used to having in their bottle. We've just had the problem with the nipples breaking down in a few bottles, but if you read the literature, it says the silicone nipples should be replaced every few months (this is true for nipples on bottles & pacifiers a like). At 5 months we should be using a faster flow nipple any way, so we are just going to buy the next level nipple. | 978 | [
"We've used these bottles from the beginning.",
"We bought them because they are BPA free, which is VERY important to us.",
"Our baby is mostly breastfed, but we have used these before bed and when he goes to grandma's house.",
"We've not had problems with the nipple collapsing and we like the little back flow mechanism, as he doesn't seem to get any more gas than he does when breast feeding.",
"We've also tried the Evenflow glass bottles (he wouldn't take the nipple at all) and the Green to Grow Bottles (he also didn't like the nipple).",
"My guess is that babies like whatever type of nipple that they've gotten used to having in their bottle.",
"We've just had the problem with the nipples breaking down in a few bottles, but if you read the literature, it says the silicone nipples should be replaced every few months (this is true for nipples on bottles & pacifiers a like).",
"At 5 months we should be using a faster flow nipple any way, so we are just going to buy the next level nipple."
] |
5 | For fathers and sons | I'm sure that mothers and daughters will enjoy the book as well, but fathers and sons will get the most from it. I first read a borrowed copy of this book at age 10 back in the 1970s, and I loved it. Its praise of living leisurely, making your own fun, spending time with friends rather than parents, even doing nothing at all, seemed to validate my own boyhood lifestyle. I never forgot the book and finally bought it for myself from Amazon 30 years later.The book is now more than 50 years old, yet it seems strikingly contemporary because the trends that Smith spotted in the 1950s (structuring children's playtime, always trying to teach and "improve" our kids, being a "pal" to our kids) have only accelerated since. Smith treats everything with nostalgia and humor, making every page a joy, if a tiny bit sad.I now have a baby boy of my own, and I'm going to save my copy for him to read, years from now. I strongly recommend this book to young fathers, and fathers-to-be. | 978 | [
"I'm sure that mothers and daughters will enjoy the book as well, but fathers and sons will get the most from it.",
"I first read a borrowed copy of this book at age 10 back in the 1970s, and I loved it.",
"Its praise of living leisurely, making your own fun, spending time with friends rather than parents, even doing nothing at all, seemed to validate my own boyhood lifestyle.",
"I never forgot the book and finally bought it for myself from Amazon 30 years later.The book is now more than 50 years old, yet it seems strikingly contemporary because the trends that Smith spotted in the 1950s (structuring children's playtime, always trying to teach and \"improve\" our kids, being a \"pal\" to our kids) have only accelerated since.",
"Smith treats everything with nostalgia and humor, making every page a joy, if a tiny bit sad.I now have a baby boy of my own, and I'm going to save my copy for him to read, years from now.",
"I strongly recommend this book to young fathers, and fathers-to-be."
] |
5 | Classic Stuff | This group consisted of some of the finest New York session men, who played on a multitude of recordings - and perhaps most famously were the core of Paul Simon's backing band in the mid 70s to 80s. This set as the title shows is live at Montreux in 1976.The line-up is:Steve Gadd - DrumsGordon Edwards - BassRichard Tee - KeyboardsCornell Dupree - GuitarEric Gale - GuitarSadly Richard tee and Eric Gale are no longer with us. However this DVD reminds you of their great talent. These guys were masters of the groove. Anybody who knows about Steve Gadd will know that this makes them the perfect band for him. They lock into the groove, and so will you!There is some fabulous Gospel Piano playing from Richard Tee, one drum solo from Steve Gadd and a guest singer does appear. In case you didn't realise this is essentially an instrumental band. However when you see what they do with Stevie Wonder's "Signed Sealed Delivered I'm Yours" you'll wonder why anybody needs singers! | 978 | [
"This group consisted of some of the finest New York session men, who played on a multitude of recordings - and perhaps most famously were the core of Paul Simon's backing band in the mid 70s to 80s.",
"This set as the title shows is live at Montreux in 1976.The line-up is:Steve Gadd - DrumsGordon Edwards - BassRichard Tee - KeyboardsCornell Dupree - GuitarEric Gale - GuitarSadly Richard tee and Eric Gale are no longer with us.",
"However this DVD reminds you of their great talent.",
"These guys were masters of the groove.",
"Anybody who knows about Steve Gadd will know that this makes them the perfect band for him.",
"They lock into the groove, and so will you!",
"There is some fabulous Gospel Piano playing from Richard Tee, one drum solo from Steve Gadd and a guest singer does appear.",
"In case you didn't realise this is essentially an instrumental band.",
"However when you see what they do with Stevie Wonder's \"Signed Sealed Delivered I'm Yours\" you'll wonder why anybody needs singers!"
] |
5 | Wonderful Book! | I must say that this bookd is long overdue. Finally a book that heralds the accomplishments of a sector of the population that has been constantly overlooked: black women. Throughout the book, the author discusses the age old question of whether it is possible to have it all. Judging by the women profiled in the book, its not only possible, but imperative! Granted some of the women felt that there was more that they could do or acquire, but a majority of them were qute settled and happy with themselves and their chosen lifestyles.The book is an easy read, something that is difficult to accomplish in some instances with nonfiction. Chambers brilliantly weaves in self help strategies with colorful and interesting anecdotes. I would definitely recommend this book to every black woman out there. It provides a lift as you read and see just how powerful and accomplished black women are and continue to be on a daily basis in a world that only grudingly acknowledges them. | 978 | [
"I must say that this bookd is long overdue.",
"Finally a book that heralds the accomplishments of a sector of the population that has been constantly overlooked: black women.",
"Throughout the book, the author discusses the age old question of whether it is possible to have it all.",
"Judging by the women profiled in the book, its not only possible, but imperative!",
"Granted some of the women felt that there was more that they could do or acquire, but a majority of them were qute settled and happy with themselves and their chosen lifestyles.The book is an easy read, something that is difficult to accomplish in some instances with nonfiction.",
"Chambers brilliantly weaves in self help strategies with colorful and interesting anecdotes.",
"I would definitely recommend this book to every black woman out there.",
"It provides a lift as you read and see just how powerful and accomplished black women are and continue to be on a daily basis in a world that only grudingly acknowledges them."
] |
5 | Vivicam 4000 | This has been such a wonderful camera. I purchased it for $199 in May 2005. The sharpness cannot be beat. However, I recently needed to get a replacement because my toddler got a hold of it and somehow jammed the lens (it won't go back in or back out all the way and just won't work anymore "ERROR 2").At Christmas, I ended up getting my hubby a Canon Powershot S2 IS - which is just too bulky to tote around and doesn't take such sharp photos! I was disappointed because I thought it would be at least close to the Vivitar quality.The replacement camera I chose for myself was the Vivitar 6320. It is a very nice camera too, but the DELAY seems even longer. Plus, I was so spoiled with the long-lasting rechargable battery of the 4000, that I'm not sure I can get over it. The 6320 takes AA batteries which need to be changed after a dozen or so photos (I haven't tested them shooting video yet.) So, if you have the Vivitar 4000 camera...take good care of it. It's the best!!! | 978 | [
"This has been such a wonderful camera.",
"I purchased it for $199 in May 2005.",
"The sharpness cannot be beat.",
"However, I recently needed to get a replacement because my toddler got a hold of it and somehow jammed the lens (it won't go back in or back out all the way and just won't work anymore \"ERROR 2\").At Christmas, I ended up getting my hubby a Canon Powershot S2 IS - which is just too bulky to tote around and doesn't take such sharp photos!",
"I was disappointed because I thought it would be at least close to the Vivitar quality.The replacement camera I chose for myself was the Vivitar 6320.",
"It is a very nice camera too, but the DELAY seems even longer.",
"Plus, I was so spoiled with the long-lasting rechargable battery of the 4000, that I'm not sure I can get over it.",
"The 6320 takes AA batteries which need to be changed after a dozen or so photos (I haven't tested them shooting video yet.) So, if you have the Vivitar 4000 camera...take good care of it.",
"It's the best!!!"
] |
5 | Dispatch is INSANE | Not only do I DJ Professionally, but I run a music video countdown show called "Countdown" out of New England. First...they're album...I don't think there is a single questionably bad song on the album. Every song is filled with the most sincere energy, passion, and meaning I've ever heard before in my life. Second- With "Countdown", I had the pleasure of meeting them and filming a performance of thiers' in Boston, MA...seeing them live and meeting them only confirmed what I had known all along, They truly are musical geniuses.I first started listening to dispatch about two years ago....As many paople did, I discovered "The General" first. That song along was comparable to many of Dave Matthews' catchy and uplifting songs. The rest of "Bang Bang" is increadible as well. I truly think that Dispatch deserves more credit than they get, and I truly hope hope that they find it soon...I highly reccomend this album to anyone who could use some REAL music in thier life... | 978 | [
"Not only do I DJ Professionally, but I run a music video countdown show called \"Countdown\" out of New England.",
"First...they're album...I don't think there is a single questionably bad song on the album.",
"Every song is filled with the most sincere energy, passion, and meaning I've ever heard before in my life.",
"Second- With \"Countdown\", I had the pleasure of meeting them and filming a performance of thiers' in Boston, MA...seeing them live and meeting them only confirmed what I had known all along, They truly are musical geniuses.I first started listening to dispatch about two years ago....As many paople did, I discovered \"The General\" first.",
"That song along was comparable to many of Dave Matthews' catchy and uplifting songs.",
"The rest of \"Bang Bang\" is increadible as well.",
"I truly think that Dispatch deserves more credit than they get, and I truly hope hope that they find it soon...I highly reccomend this album to anyone who could use some REAL music in thier life..."
] |
5 | Great fenders. | I decided to try these fenders after predictions of rain for the duration of my biking week in VA, OH, and IN. On my Trek FX there was really no trick to getting them on, but I did have to buy a small bolt for the chainstay bridge and two bolts for the second set of rear fender braces. I also used small nylon washers to protect the frame.These fenders are light and effective. On an unpaved rail-trail, they kept damp trail grime out of my running gear, off my frame, off of my shoes, and out of my bags. On the road, I stayed remarkably clean in a steady rain that lasted for 8 miles or so.Although I thought I might remove these fenders when I returned home. I will probably keep them on the bike if only to keep trail grime out of my chain, off my water bottle, and off of my shoes. They really do clean up your ride.The only down side to these fenders is you won't look like Lance. But if you ride every day and have to face challenging weather, you won't be disappointed. | 978 | [
"I decided to try these fenders after predictions of rain for the duration of my biking week in VA, OH, and IN.",
"On my Trek FX there was really no trick to getting them on, but I did have to buy a small bolt for the chainstay bridge and two bolts for the second set of rear fender braces.",
"I also used small nylon washers to protect the frame.These fenders are light and effective.",
"On an unpaved rail-trail, they kept damp trail grime out of my running gear, off my frame, off of my shoes, and out of my bags.",
"On the road, I stayed remarkably clean in a steady rain that lasted for 8 miles or so.Although I thought I might remove these fenders when I returned home.",
"I will probably keep them on the bike if only to keep trail grime out of my chain, off my water bottle, and off of my shoes.",
"They really do clean up your ride.The only down side to these fenders is you won't look like Lance.",
"But if you ride every day and have to face challenging weather, you won't be disappointed."
] |
5 | Wagons Ho | At last we are getting to see some good, wholesome family entertainment that we so enjoyed in the 50's and 60's. Wagon Train was a major hit that depeneded upon good writers, excellent actors and excellent guest stars. To this day, fans (old and new) write to websites extolling the virtues of the show and how it influenced them to be better people and instilled good values in their lives.This second season collection is an improvement upon the first season as the discs are now easier to remove and replace in their cardboard sleeves. Timeless Video has done a great job on the graphics.We can soon enjoy the third season which will be availabe for distribution in May. Hopefully, Timeless will continue to publish the fourth and fifth seasons which completed the best of the 8 years in which the show ran. There is already a color season collection available, but the show never quite gained its popularity and prestige after Ward Bond died and Robert Horton left the show. | 978 | [
"At last we are getting to see some good, wholesome family entertainment that we so enjoyed in the 50's and 60's.",
"Wagon Train was a major hit that depeneded upon good writers, excellent actors and excellent guest stars.",
"To this day, fans (old and new) write to websites extolling the virtues of the show and how it influenced them to be better people and instilled good values in their lives.This second season collection is an improvement upon the first season as the discs are now easier to remove and replace in their cardboard sleeves.",
"Timeless Video has done a great job on the graphics.We can soon enjoy the third season which will be availabe for distribution in May.",
"Hopefully, Timeless will continue to publish the fourth and fifth seasons which completed the best of the 8 years in which the show ran.",
"There is already a color season collection available, but the show never quite gained its popularity and prestige after Ward Bond died and Robert Horton left the show."
] |
5 | The BEST Baebes album! | Have you heard a few Mediaeval baebes songs but are wondering which album to start with? Start with Worldes Blysse and you'll be hooked on the Baebes!! I listen to celtic music (bothy band, deanta, clannad, lothlorien, ect. ) but also love moody haunting medieval music as well. This Baebes album for me is their best. Haunting melodies, true medieval sounding music (with memorable hooks - not mundane medieval music you forget 2 minutes after listening to it) with brilliant harmonies, and no "modern" instruments! This music is PERFECT for getting in the mood to go to a renaissance faire! (or to listen to while you're driving to that renaissance faire) The last 2 albums have introduced some modern elements in a few songs (drums,guitar,ect.) although the Baebes still are one of my favourites. Start with "worldes blysse" , if you love this album as I do, then try "undrentide" and "sal va nos". I have still yet to get "the rose" , but I think it's just a matter of time! | 978 | [
"Have you heard a few Mediaeval baebes songs but are wondering which album to start with?",
"Start with Worldes Blysse and you'll be hooked on the Baebes!!",
"I listen to celtic music (bothy band, deanta, clannad, lothlorien, ect.",
") but also love moody haunting medieval music as well.",
"This Baebes album for me is their best.",
"Haunting melodies, true medieval sounding music (with memorable hooks - not mundane medieval music you forget 2 minutes after listening to it) with brilliant harmonies, and no \"modern\" instruments!",
"This music is PERFECT for getting in the mood to go to a renaissance faire!",
"(or to listen to while you're driving to that renaissance faire) The last 2 albums have introduced some modern elements in a few songs (drums,guitar,ect.) although the Baebes still are one of my favourites.",
"Start with \"worldes blysse\" , if you love this album as I do, then try \"undrentide\" and \"sal va nos\".",
"I have still yet to get \"the rose\" , but I think it's just a matter of time!"
] |
5 | The one that raised the bar | The is hands down the best car film. The innovative camera angles, mounted far shots right on the front bumper, to the deep and engaging storyline. Like most people, I bought this live action flick because I'm a huge fan of Initial D Manga and Anime. I was intrigued as to how they would be able to film and tell this story, mostly because it has a massive original story, to encompass that into 2 hours is most difficult. I believe the way it turned is excellent considering they had to change the storyline slightly from the original to have appeal as a standalone film. From beginning to end, this HK car flick is full of beauty, class, and professionalism, something not seen a whole lot in HK car flicks. Everything has a sense of artistic view, be it from mountain and Lake Akina shots, to the intense downhill battles, to the character dialogue. The camera work is absolutly stunning, and raises the bar not only for HK films, but the way they should be done here aswell. | 978 | [
"The is hands down the best car film.",
"The innovative camera angles, mounted far shots right on the front bumper, to the deep and engaging storyline.",
"Like most people, I bought this live action flick because I'm a huge fan of Initial D Manga and Anime.",
"I was intrigued as to how they would be able to film and tell this story, mostly because it has a massive original story, to encompass that into 2 hours is most difficult.",
"I believe the way it turned is excellent considering they had to change the storyline slightly from the original to have appeal as a standalone film.",
"From beginning to end, this HK car flick is full of beauty, class, and professionalism, something not seen a whole lot in HK car flicks.",
"Everything has a sense of artistic view, be it from mountain and Lake Akina shots, to the intense downhill battles, to the character dialogue.",
"The camera work is absolutly stunning, and raises the bar not only for HK films, but the way they should be done here aswell."
] |
5 | Must have for vacationing! | I purchased this bag to take on a cruise to the Caribbean. I knew that we would be purchasing gifts, so I wanted a bag that I could pack in my luggage for later use. I love that it folds into it's own case and takes up zero room in my suitcase. My Boyfriend thought I was silly for purchasing this bag, as he thought we would have plenty of room in our luggage for gifts. I purchased it anyway due to the positive reviews and the great price. I'm so glad I did! We purchased lots of rum in Jamaica, and used the Rick Steves bag to pack it all (we wrapped each bottle in bubble wrap). While preparing for departure from the boat, we accidentally put the bag containing the rum with our other luggage. Naturally we were terrified that it would get thrown around with thousands of other suitcases. When we reached customs, I was amazed to find that the hide-away bag was completely dry and the bottles of rum were intact! Now my Boyfriend insists on taking this bag when we travel. | 978 | [
"I purchased this bag to take on a cruise to the Caribbean.",
"I knew that we would be purchasing gifts, so I wanted a bag that I could pack in my luggage for later use.",
"I love that it folds into it's own case and takes up zero room in my suitcase.",
"My Boyfriend thought I was silly for purchasing this bag, as he thought we would have plenty of room in our luggage for gifts.",
"I purchased it anyway due to the positive reviews and the great price.",
"I'm so glad I did!",
"We purchased lots of rum in Jamaica, and used the Rick Steves bag to pack it all (we wrapped each bottle in bubble wrap).",
"While preparing for departure from the boat, we accidentally put the bag containing the rum with our other luggage.",
"Naturally we were terrified that it would get thrown around with thousands of other suitcases.",
"When we reached customs, I was amazed to find that the hide-away bag was completely dry and the bottles of rum were intact!",
"Now my Boyfriend insists on taking this bag when we travel."
] |
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