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I'm not good at writing reviews for a book with telling what the book is all about. All I can do is tell how I feel about one. Besides, most books are given a good description of what the book is about in the Book Description. This book has one of them. I loved the characters of Jess and Gabriella, or Gabe as she wanted to be called. This book has it's twist and turns. Once I thought I knew what was going to happen next, the unexpected would happen. This happened a number of times. The real surprise came near the end of the book. This book just kept me on my toes. It is a fantastic book. My all time favorite historical western romance I've read so far, and I have read lots of them. My all time favorite book that I have read was also written by this author. It was the first book of hers that I've read. It was also a fantastic book. A contemporary romance entitled "Seems Like Old Times". It's a story that sticks with you. "Dance With A Gunfighter" is my second all time favorite book. It's one that will stick with me also Joanne Pence is a fabulous author. If you like a good western romance, you won't be disappointed with this one. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT! | 2 | positive | [
"I'm not good at writing reviews for a book with telling what the book is all about.",
"All I can do is tell how I feel about one.",
"Besides, most books are given a good description of what the book is about in the Book Description.",
"This book has one of them.",
"I loved the characters of Jess and Gabriella, or Gabe as she wanted to be called.",
"This book has it's twist and turns.",
"Once I thought I knew what was going to happen next, the unexpected would happen.",
"This happened a number of times.",
"The real surprise came near the end of the book.",
"This book just kept me on my toes.",
"It is a fantastic book.",
"My all time favorite historical western romance I've read so far, and I have read lots of them.",
"My all time favorite book that I have read was also written by this author.",
"It was the first book of hers that I've read.",
"It was also a fantastic book.",
"A contemporary romance entitled \"Seems Like Old Times\".",
"It's a story that sticks with you.",
"\"Dance With A Gunfighter\" is my second all time favorite book.",
"It's one that will stick with me also Joanne Pence is a fabulous author.",
"If you like a good western romance, you won't be disappointed with this one.",
"I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!"
] |
My wife bought me a more expensive pair of binoculars here on Amazon for Christmas. They are too heavy for my small children, so I bought these for them. I am amazed how great these are. I like these better than my $130 Nikon binoculars. You can see very far and its so clear. My 6 and 8 year olds had absolutely no problem with these. I wasn't expecting much for this price, but am simply amazed on how great these are. We will definitely take these out to events with us since they are so small as to fit in my wife's (very full) purse. I would definitely recommend this product to someone who is looking for a compact pair of binoculars. Worth every dollar at this low price. | 2 | positive | [
"My wife bought me a more expensive pair of binoculars here on Amazon for Christmas.",
"They are too heavy for my small children, so I bought these for them.",
"I am amazed how great these are.",
"I like these better than my $130 Nikon binoculars.",
"You can see very far and its so clear.",
"My 6 and 8 year olds had absolutely no problem with these.",
"I wasn't expecting much for this price, but am simply amazed on how great these are.",
"We will definitely take these out to events with us since they are so small as to fit in my wife's (very full) purse.",
"I would definitely recommend this product to someone who is looking for a compact pair of binoculars.",
"Worth every dollar at this low price."
] |
Keen sandals, it is with pleasure that I extol your many virtues. They asked me to rate you: fit as expected? You deserve so much more!
We've been together a mere six months, but oh the places we've been! Around the state park, to the store, up that Rocky Mountain trail that goes past four lakes. (Was that last lake worth the effort? Not so much!)
We have been through all of the stages of intimacy together. Socks, then no socks, and finally socks again.
Soon it will be time to lay you to rest under the basement stairs. Hold the faith! It's only winter. We have many seasons together until your soul wears through to that soft, pulpy center.
I have no doubt, Keen sandals, you'll reincarnate to carry me through so many more summers. (Next time in red, please!) | 2 | positive | [
"Keen sandals, it is with pleasure that I extol your many virtues.",
"They asked me to rate you: fit as expected?",
"You deserve so much more!",
"We've been together a mere six months, but oh the places we've been!",
"Around the state park, to the store, up that Rocky Mountain trail that goes past four lakes.",
"(Was that last lake worth the effort?",
"Not so much!",
")\n\nWe have been through all of the stages of intimacy together.",
"Socks, then no socks, and finally socks again.",
"Soon it will be time to lay you to rest under the basement stairs.",
"Hold the faith!",
"It's only winter.",
"We have many seasons together until your soul wears through to that soft, pulpy center.",
"I have no doubt, Keen sandals, you'll reincarnate to carry me through so many more summers.",
"(Next time in red, please!",
")"
] |
Don't understand how some reviewers are complaining about lack of bass on these phones? I find the bass approaches subsonic levels. I find the highs a bit harsh. The bose ae2 phones by comparison are great on the highs and midrange but kind of lacking with bass.
All that said, these phones are hard to beat, they sound great even playing through your mp3 player, cell phone. However you will notice a difference when playing compressed and uncompressed music, say cd music. CD music will make these shine beyond words. Kind of sad to see CDs disappearing these days. MP3 is the new norm.
I have had an issue with the headband material peeling off, for now I am looking at exposed foam. I will settle for this, don't feel like shelling out 20.00 for the same thing to happen again.
Give them a shot, I think you will like them. | 2 | positive | [
"Don't understand how some reviewers are complaining about lack of bass on these phones?",
"I find the bass approaches subsonic levels.",
"I find the highs a bit harsh.",
"The bose ae2 phones by comparison are great on the highs and midrange but kind of lacking with bass.",
"All that said, these phones are hard to beat, they sound great even playing through your mp3 player, cell phone.",
"However you will notice a difference when playing compressed and uncompressed music, say cd music.",
"CD music will make these shine beyond words.",
"Kind of sad to see CDs disappearing these days.",
"MP3 is the new norm.",
"I have had an issue with the headband material peeling off, for now I am looking at exposed foam.",
"I will settle for this, don't feel like shelling out 20.",
"00 for the same thing to happen again.",
"Give them a shot, I think you will like them."
] |
Aliens vs Predator Extinction is a StarCraft style game pitting the human marines against the classic sci-fi monsters Aliens and Predators. Three separate campaigns await!
There are 7 missions per group, and 20 maps that you explore. Sometimes you are the marines, trying to defend your base against the onslaught of nasties. Sometimes you are the aliens, carefully tending to your nest of eggs and developing a new queen. Each group has its own growth trees, its advancements and goals.
The graphics are good but not excellent. The maps are sometimes quite on the plain side - endless caves, endless jungles. The sound is reasonably good and does give you a spooky feeling sometimes, worrying what might be around the next corner.
None of the groups are easy to play, and the game is definitely not an arcade-style shoot-em-up. You have to lay down a well thought out strategy, using each of your unit types to its best advantage, if you're going to win. Anyone who has seen the movies knows that whatever side you're on, there are usually overwhelming odds stacked up against you that usually leave only one man standing. The game is no exception. Don't expect an easy mow-down-the-enemy game. Whichever side you play, you're going to have to play WELL to move along.
I realize that plots are usually rather transparent in these games, but I do still like them. I was disappointed with the plot and cutscenes in here - you get a brief 'do this' description in the beginning and if you win, you win. I would really have loved some cinematics to show what was happening and to give you a sense of satisfaction when you win the game. To just have it say "OK, campaign done." wasn't very much fun after many hours of playing.
Probably the most disappointing part was the complete lack of multiplay. We often have friends over the house to play games with us, and this one was a sit-and-watch game only. You can't multiplay in the same house. You can't multiplay over XBox Live. And since there are only 7 missions per group, once you finish those missions, the game is completely over. That's rather short for us - we enjoy games that we play for months and months, unlocking new features and missions and playing multiplay. To have a game that just ends after a week of play seems rather short.
A great game for a sci-fi and StarCraft style strategy fan, but be ready to sell it back to the game store for their used shelves when you're done. | 2 | positive | [
"Aliens vs Predator Extinction is a StarCraft style game pitting the human marines against the classic sci-fi monsters Aliens and Predators.",
"Three separate campaigns await!",
"There are 7 missions per group, and 20 maps that you explore.",
"Sometimes you are the marines, trying to defend your base against the onslaught of nasties.",
"Sometimes you are the aliens, carefully tending to your nest of eggs and developing a new queen.",
"Each group has its own growth trees, its advancements and goals.",
"The graphics are good but not excellent.",
"The maps are sometimes quite on the plain side - endless caves, endless jungles.",
"The sound is reasonably good and does give you a spooky feeling sometimes, worrying what might be around the next corner.",
"None of the groups are easy to play, and the game is definitely not an arcade-style shoot-em-up.",
"You have to lay down a well thought out strategy, using each of your unit types to its best advantage, if you're going to win.",
"Anyone who has seen the movies knows that whatever side you're on, there are usually overwhelming odds stacked up against you that usually leave only one man standing.",
"The game is no exception.",
"Don't expect an easy mow-down-the-enemy game.",
"Whichever side you play, you're going to have to play WELL to move along.",
"I realize that plots are usually rather transparent in these games, but I do still like them.",
"I was disappointed with the plot and cutscenes in here - you get a brief 'do this' description in the beginning and if you win, you win.",
"I would really have loved some cinematics to show what was happening and to give you a sense of satisfaction when you win the game.",
"To just have it say \"OK, campaign done.",
"\" wasn't very much fun after many hours of playing.",
"Probably the most disappointing part was the complete lack of multiplay.",
"We often have friends over the house to play games with us, and this one was a sit-and-watch game only.",
"You can't multiplay in the same house.",
"You can't multiplay over XBox Live.",
"And since there are only 7 missions per group, once you finish those missions, the game is completely over.",
"That's rather short for us - we enjoy games that we play for months and months, unlocking new features and missions and playing multiplay.",
"To have a game that just ends after a week of play seems rather short.",
"A great game for a sci-fi and StarCraft style strategy fan, but be ready to sell it back to the game store for their used shelves when you're done."
] |
I bought a very large turkey during the Holidays. I needed a large roaster for the turkey. This fit the bill. Year after year I have purchased non stick pans only to have them peel ruining the drippings for gravy. This roaster does not have that problem. The turkey did not stick at all. I had a 23 lb. turkey and there was room for more. The only complaint would be the lid does not fit securely. I was able to use the lid so this is not a deal breaker for me. | 2 | positive | [
"I bought a very large turkey during the Holidays.",
"I needed a large roaster for the turkey.",
"This fit the bill.",
"Year after year I have purchased non stick pans only to have them peel ruining the drippings for gravy.",
"This roaster does not have that problem.",
"The turkey did not stick at all.",
"I had a 23 lb.",
"turkey and there was room for more.",
"The only complaint would be the lid does not fit securely.",
"I was able to use the lid so this is not a deal breaker for me."
] |
I remember like it was yesterday... Summer of '61, My dad in his rocker on the porch. The locusts were singing. It was 102 in the shade.
He looked me square in the eye, sweat pouring down his face. I could see the angst in his eyes as he began...
"Son, you are nearly a grown man. I am deeping concerned that you still don't know doodly squirt about tires.... DO YOU?"
I sheepishly shook my head "no" and drooled on my shirt, in despair. His pointed question had caused me incredible humiliation.
He continued: "Well IF you ever grow up... I want you to buy a ACCUTIRE pressure gauge and stop driving around on 4 flat tires! The neighbors are talking and me makes me look bad, like my kid is a moron or something...Are the neighbors right? I think they are!"
At this point I was sobbing a river. Dad had never been so direct and demanding. He made his point just like he had stabbed me in the crotch with a greasy tire iron. So when I grew up, which was around three weeks ago, I bought my very own ACCUTIRE GAUGE. My tires now look normal and the neighbors can stuff it.
<the end of this saga, but keep reading>
I got one in my christmas stocking around three years ago. Bulletproof and have yet needed to replace batteries. Accurate to .5 psi and doesn't bleed the tires air pressure when testing. Then it holds the reading for a few seconds and auto shuts itself off. I kept in my pickup but was always misplacing it, using it elsewhere. So I bought two more, one to keep in each car. My antique tire gauges went in the dumpster, +/- 5psi ain't cuttin' it. For ten bucks, you can't beat these with a stick. Underinflated tires wear out and suck MPG, big time.
So Dad was right. I should have bought 25 of these and been a philanthropist; Give them to the morons I see at the gas station driving around with flat tires... and ultimately change their lives. Tire pressure is a contemporary issue of magnanimous scale.... and guessing just doesn't cut it. KNOW YOUR FOUR PSI FACTS!!!
I even use these to check my blood pressure. | 2 | positive | [
"I remember like it was yesterday...",
"Summer of '61, My dad in his rocker on the porch.",
"The locusts were singing.",
"It was 102 in the shade.",
"He looked me square in the eye, sweat pouring down his face.",
"I could see the angst in his eyes as he began...",
"\"Son, you are nearly a grown man.",
"I am deeping concerned that you still don't know doodly squirt about tires....",
"DO YOU?",
"\"\n\nI sheepishly shook my head \"no\" and drooled on my shirt, in despair.",
"His pointed question had caused me incredible humiliation.",
"He continued: \"Well IF you ever grow up...",
"I want you to buy a ACCUTIRE pressure gauge and stop driving around on 4 flat tires!",
"The neighbors are talking and me makes me look bad, like my kid is a moron or something...",
"Are the neighbors right?",
"I think they are!",
"\"\n\nAt this point I was sobbing a river.",
"Dad had never been so direct and demanding.",
"He made his point just like he had stabbed me in the crotch with a greasy tire iron.",
"So when I grew up, which was around three weeks ago, I bought my very own ACCUTIRE GAUGE.",
"My tires now look normal and the neighbors can stuff it.",
"<the end of this saga, but keep reading>\n\nI got one in my christmas stocking around three years ago.",
"Bulletproof and have yet needed to replace batteries.",
"Accurate to.",
"5 psi and doesn't bleed the tires air pressure when testing.",
"Then it holds the reading for a few seconds and auto shuts itself off.",
"I kept in my pickup but was always misplacing it, using it elsewhere.",
"So I bought two more, one to keep in each car.",
"My antique tire gauges went in the dumpster, +/- 5psi ain't cuttin' it.",
"For ten bucks, you can't beat these with a stick.",
"Underinflated tires wear out and suck MPG, big time.",
"So Dad was right.",
"I should have bought 25 of these and been a philanthropist; Give them to the morons I see at the gas station driving around with flat tires...",
"and ultimately change their lives.",
"Tire pressure is a contemporary issue of magnanimous scale....",
"and guessing just doesn't cut it.",
"KNOW YOUR FOUR PSI FACTS!!!",
"I even use these to check my blood pressure."
] |
Very lovely/healthy tree. I know it looks dead in the pics but it is just dormant, the buds are swelled and ready to bloom any week now! My favorite part is the spectacular NEBARI! This tree will give me a jump start on a red wood bonsai piece. The only complaint i have is there is a bare spot on the lower part of the trunk... it will require some branch grafting before i can begin training it for bonsai. I think i should also mention that other than the bare spot on the trunk, the top of the tree has an excellent start on ramification. The tree comes in a very sturdy ceramic pot. If you are a bonsai enthusiast like myself, the pot that comes with the tree is only training quality, it is not a presentable display pot for showing off your work of art. However if you are not a bonsai enthusiast and want this item for home decor it is still a beautiful pot. Can't wait until the spring so i can plant my redwood in the ground to thicken up the trunk! | 2 | positive | [
"Very lovely/healthy tree.",
"I know it looks dead in the pics but it is just dormant, the buds are swelled and ready to bloom any week now!",
"My favorite part is the spectacular NEBARI!",
"This tree will give me a jump start on a red wood bonsai piece.",
"The only complaint i have is there is a bare spot on the lower part of the trunk...",
"it will require some branch grafting before i can begin training it for bonsai.",
"I think i should also mention that other than the bare spot on the trunk, the top of the tree has an excellent start on ramification.",
"The tree comes in a very sturdy ceramic pot.",
"If you are a bonsai enthusiast like myself, the pot that comes with the tree is only training quality, it is not a presentable display pot for showing off your work of art.",
"However if you are not a bonsai enthusiast and want this item for home decor it is still a beautiful pot.",
"Can't wait until the spring so i can plant my redwood in the ground to thicken up the trunk!"
] |
Imagine a collection of songs that's ethereal yet heavy, spacey yet gloomy. Can't imagine it? Well, those contradictions make up "Signify," the deliciously dark album by Porcupine Tree (also their first "band" album). The band dips into psychedelica, metal, ambience and heavy rock -- and the result is a brooding, magnificent album.
"Bornlivedie" opens with a tinny phone message and a vague, eerie sound, before bursting into the metal-pop "Signify." But no sooner have they shifted into that heavy groove than they switch over to the gloomy grandeur of "Sleep of No Dreams," the epic sweeps of "Warning Phase One" and the poppier "Warning Phase Two."
The gloomy, beautiful sound continues in the eerie rockers "Idiot Prayer" and "Intermediate Jesus." But the best song of all is the sweeping "Dark Matter," an epic nine-minute song that starts off eerie and low-key, but blossoms into a beautiful electric guitar riff... and coming full circle to where it started, with a cheerful tinny recording about electroshock therapy. "All those childhood traumas... magically wiped away! Along with most of your personality..."
"Signify" sounds a little like the soundtrack for an arty horror film -- very subtle and gloomy, but also majestic. It's a bit like the Smashing Pumpkins -- minus the poet-songwriting of Billy Corgan -- in that it mixes darker rock with a prettier, quieter sound.
The album itself feels very complete and flows from one song to another -- the only song that seems out of place is the lightweight "Pagan." It's a pretty song, but it doesn't flow. Steve Wilson's vocals are pretty good -- his smooth voice sounds emotionless in a few of the songs, but drips a sort of detached anguish in "Dark Matter."
And the instruments -- aside from the usual electric and acoustic guitars, bass and drums, there's a wealth of instruments adding to the eerie feel. Hammond organ, piano, chimes, keyboard and a banshee guitar. Sounds chaotic? It isn't -- the metallic riffs and dark synth are perfectly melded in with the eerie cries and tribal drums. The resulting music is smooth and almost sensuous.
Porcupine Tree's first full band album "Signify" is a beautiful, haunting creation, and one that fans of good music may want to check out. It's atmospheric and haunting -- just see what it "signifies." | 2 | positive | [
"Imagine a collection of songs that's ethereal yet heavy, spacey yet gloomy.",
"Can't imagine it?",
"Well, those contradictions make up \"Signify,\" the deliciously dark album by Porcupine Tree (also their first \"band\" album).",
"The band dips into psychedelica, metal, ambience and heavy rock -- and the result is a brooding, magnificent album.",
"\"Bornlivedie\" opens with a tinny phone message and a vague, eerie sound, before bursting into the metal-pop \"Signify.",
"\" But no sooner have they shifted into that heavy groove than they switch over to the gloomy grandeur of \"Sleep of No Dreams,\" the epic sweeps of \"Warning Phase One\" and the poppier \"Warning Phase Two.",
"\"\n\nThe gloomy, beautiful sound continues in the eerie rockers \"Idiot Prayer\" and \"Intermediate Jesus.",
"\" But the best song of all is the sweeping \"Dark Matter,\" an epic nine-minute song that starts off eerie and low-key, but blossoms into a beautiful electric guitar riff...",
"and coming full circle to where it started, with a cheerful tinny recording about electroshock therapy.",
"\"All those childhood traumas...",
"magically wiped away!",
"Along with most of your personality...",
"\"\n\n\"Signify\" sounds a little like the soundtrack for an arty horror film -- very subtle and gloomy, but also majestic.",
"It's a bit like the Smashing Pumpkins -- minus the poet-songwriting of Billy Corgan -- in that it mixes darker rock with a prettier, quieter sound.",
"The album itself feels very complete and flows from one song to another -- the only song that seems out of place is the lightweight \"Pagan.",
"\" It's a pretty song, but it doesn't flow.",
"Steve Wilson's vocals are pretty good -- his smooth voice sounds emotionless in a few of the songs, but drips a sort of detached anguish in \"Dark Matter.",
"\"\n\nAnd the instruments -- aside from the usual electric and acoustic guitars, bass and drums, there's a wealth of instruments adding to the eerie feel.",
"Hammond organ, piano, chimes, keyboard and a banshee guitar.",
"Sounds chaotic?",
"It isn't -- the metallic riffs and dark synth are perfectly melded in with the eerie cries and tribal drums.",
"The resulting music is smooth and almost sensuous.",
"Porcupine Tree's first full band album \"Signify\" is a beautiful, haunting creation, and one that fans of good music may want to check out.",
"It's atmospheric and haunting -- just see what it \"signifies.",
"\""
] |
People say this movie is almost a carbon-copy of Hitchcock's
Dial M for Murder.
I haven't seen that one but I have seen The Perfect murder and it's a great movie, a very interesting one full of surprises. The
plot of this movie is about three dishonest people.
A cheating wife,A killer husband,and an idiot artist(the lover of a cheating wife).
Emily is the daughter of a rich man and the wife of bankrupting husband. Emily gets involved romantically with a rather dangerous man David - whose past is in the favor of Steven (M.Douglas). As Steven's succesful life is turning into an unsuccesful one he pays a visit to his wife's lover and makes him a deal 'he can't' refuse because if he does his past will be revealed to Emily.
The deal is : Killing his wife and David agrees...then...you'll have to watch the movie yourself as "I've forgotten what happens next" :)
This movie's DVD I own is a two-sided one. A- side is normal while B-side is a widescreened version. It has a lot of extra
features that are a must see.
Enjoy! | 2 | positive | [
"People say this movie is almost a carbon-copy of Hitchcock's\nDial M for Murder.",
"I haven't seen that one but I have seen The Perfect murder and it's a great movie, a very interesting one full of surprises.",
"The\nplot of this movie is about three dishonest people.",
"A cheating wife,A killer husband,and an idiot artist(the lover of a cheating wife).",
"Emily is the daughter of a rich man and the wife of bankrupting husband.",
"Emily gets involved romantically with a rather dangerous man David - whose past is in the favor of Steven (M.",
"Douglas).",
"As Steven's succesful life is turning into an unsuccesful one he pays a visit to his wife's lover and makes him a deal 'he can't' refuse because if he does his past will be revealed to Emily.",
"The deal is : Killing his wife and David agrees...",
"then...",
"you'll have to watch the movie yourself as \"I've forgotten what happens next\" :)\nThis movie's DVD I own is a two-sided one.",
"A- side is normal while B-side is a widescreened version.",
"It has a lot of extra\nfeatures that are a must see.",
"Enjoy!"
] |
if you're looking for style then this is a great case. the blue isn't as bright as it is seems in the pictures, but it still looks really great. the smooth blue is more slippy than other cases, but it's way better than holding the moto x4 without a case. even though i feel it's more slippy than other cases, the grip is still good and you'd have to be careless for it to slip out of your hands. case feels nice to the touch. no problems with the power or volume buttons. don't expect this case to protect your phone at all if you drop it, it's that thin. the only reason i docked a star was because the case feels a little cheap and brittle. i have to handle it with care when inserting and taking out my phone or else i feel like it will crack. i don't see this case lasting more than a year, but for the year or whatever time i'll have it, it's worth the $11 | 2 | positive | [
"if you're looking for style then this is a great case.",
"the blue isn't as bright as it is seems in the pictures, but it still looks really great.",
"the smooth blue is more slippy than other cases, but it's way better than holding the moto x4 without a case.",
"even though i feel it's more slippy than other cases, the grip is still good and you'd have to be careless for it to slip out of your hands.",
"case feels nice to the touch.",
"no problems with the power or volume buttons.",
"don't expect this case to protect your phone at all if you drop it, it's that thin.",
"the only reason i docked a star was because the case feels a little cheap and brittle.",
"i have to handle it with care when inserting and taking out my phone or else i feel like it will crack.",
"i don't see this case lasting more than a year, but for the year or whatever time i'll have it, it's worth the $11"
] |
This is not what I expected, but I have actually grown to like it. It's basically a rubber handle with protruding rigid posts soldered to a thin piece of sheet metal. The sheet metal is prevented from flopping down under load only by its slight concave shape. Think of holding out a piece of paper in a "U" shape so it doesn't flop down. Same thing here. That means it's extremely floppy in the upward direction, so it doesn't work for pushing things. However, the thinness is amazing for cooking eggs and fish. I don't think you can get that kind of thinness without a taper, like a knife blade. But that requires higher quality steel than this and costs more. That's why the Wusthof one is like $40.
If people are having floppiness issues, try re-warping the blade, or exchange it. Mine isn't floppy at all. I have no problem lifting normal sized objects with it (eggs, veggies, fish, grilled cheese sandwiches etc.). Also, it's called a turner because I think it's just for turning things, not lifting them and carrying them across the room. | 2 | positive | [
"This is not what I expected, but I have actually grown to like it.",
"It's basically a rubber handle with protruding rigid posts soldered to a thin piece of sheet metal.",
"The sheet metal is prevented from flopping down under load only by its slight concave shape.",
"Think of holding out a piece of paper in a \"U\" shape so it doesn't flop down.",
"Same thing here.",
"That means it's extremely floppy in the upward direction, so it doesn't work for pushing things.",
"However, the thinness is amazing for cooking eggs and fish.",
"I don't think you can get that kind of thinness without a taper, like a knife blade.",
"But that requires higher quality steel than this and costs more.",
"That's why the Wusthof one is like $40.",
"If people are having floppiness issues, try re-warping the blade, or exchange it.",
"Mine isn't floppy at all.",
"I have no problem lifting normal sized objects with it (eggs, veggies, fish, grilled cheese sandwiches etc.",
").",
"Also, it's called a turner because I think it's just for turning things, not lifting them and carrying them across the room."
] |
Before this year, I never realized just what damage the cold dry air can reap on a good guitar. This is easy: Fill the sponge with water, ring it out and place it between the string of guitar (has small hooks to catch strings so it stays in place).
Then, ALWAYS, place the guitar into the case. I used to have all mine on display - not a good idea in a cold Wisconsin winter. The lack of humidity started drying out the wood on the guitars and I developed "Fret Buzz" with a vengeance!
The humidifiers are quite useless if not kept in a case as the sponge dries out quickly. When in the case, the sponge will last a couple of days - then, need to be re-moistened. If your guitars were in the shape of mine, this is not a quick fix. It has taken one of my guitars two weeks to come back to it's bright tone. I had more guitars than cases - so, ended up buying more cases. If you have cold, dry winters this is a must for you guitars. Don't forget the cases! | 2 | positive | [
"Before this year, I never realized just what damage the cold dry air can reap on a good guitar.",
"This is easy: Fill the sponge with water, ring it out and place it between the string of guitar (has small hooks to catch strings so it stays in place).",
"Then, ALWAYS, place the guitar into the case.",
"I used to have all mine on display - not a good idea in a cold Wisconsin winter.",
"The lack of humidity started drying out the wood on the guitars and I developed \"Fret Buzz\" with a vengeance!",
"The humidifiers are quite useless if not kept in a case as the sponge dries out quickly.",
"When in the case, the sponge will last a couple of days - then, need to be re-moistened.",
"If your guitars were in the shape of mine, this is not a quick fix.",
"It has taken one of my guitars two weeks to come back to it's bright tone.",
"I had more guitars than cases - so, ended up buying more cases.",
"If you have cold, dry winters this is a must for you guitars.",
"Don't forget the cases!"
] |
I bought the 30th Anniversary collection that did not include the model car.
I remember years back when the briefcase was released and always meant to pick it up, but then blu rays became dominant and I'm happy that I held out for this version.
First, you get all versions of the movie. I was concerned that if I didn't buy the super-deluxe version that I would miss out on some of the versions. I worried unnecessarily as the theatrical, international, director's, and final cut are all included.
What's the 4th disc on the super-deluxe version, then? It's the DVD of the final cut, so unless you're a slow adopter you're getting everything in the 3 disc option. Right now it's about a $30 difference, all for a different box, a model car, and a DVD.
Look to other reviews if you're looking for specific ratios or values, but I will say that I watched this with a few uninterested friends who were wowed when they saw the movie for the first time. They couldn't believe that a movie this old could look that good.
Result: a fine purchase that will keep me busy looking through the plethora of extras. Not necessarily for the collector, it's truly a superior experience. | 2 | positive | [
"I bought the 30th Anniversary collection that did not include the model car.",
"I remember years back when the briefcase was released and always meant to pick it up, but then blu rays became dominant and I'm happy that I held out for this version.",
"First, you get all versions of the movie.",
"I was concerned that if I didn't buy the super-deluxe version that I would miss out on some of the versions.",
"I worried unnecessarily as the theatrical, international, director's, and final cut are all included.",
"What's the 4th disc on the super-deluxe version, then?",
"It's the DVD of the final cut, so unless you're a slow adopter you're getting everything in the 3 disc option.",
"Right now it's about a $30 difference, all for a different box, a model car, and a DVD.",
"Look to other reviews if you're looking for specific ratios or values, but I will say that I watched this with a few uninterested friends who were wowed when they saw the movie for the first time.",
"They couldn't believe that a movie this old could look that good.",
"Result: a fine purchase that will keep me busy looking through the plethora of extras.",
"Not necessarily for the collector, it's truly a superior experience."
] |
KISS pulled off one of the greatest fetes in rock and roll history, by becoming the biggest live act of the 70s! This is amazing, especially considering the band's actual musical ability. Ridiculed mercilessly by purists of the day, for their juvenile face paint and mediocre talent, they conquered the world anyway! KISS ALIVE! is a great example of KISS' knack for crowd appeal, as they put on their smoking / blood-drooling / pyrotechnic extravaganza. Anyone who's seen these guys live can attest to their visual power. Their stage show was truly a feast for the eyes, covering up any gaps in KISS' playing skills. What makes ALIVE! so memorable, is that it captures their energy, even without the visuals. 12-14 year old's went nuts for them! ROCK AND ROLL ALL NIGHT exploded into the stratosphere! KISS became an industry! Of course, years later we found out that most of this album was created in a studio, making it not so ALIVE! after all. Still, it adds to the overall mythology of the band to think of them adding fake crowd sounds! The legend grows. It all started here... | 2 | positive | [
"KISS pulled off one of the greatest fetes in rock and roll history, by becoming the biggest live act of the 70s!",
"This is amazing, especially considering the band's actual musical ability.",
"Ridiculed mercilessly by purists of the day, for their juvenile face paint and mediocre talent, they conquered the world anyway!",
"KISS ALIVE!",
"is a great example of KISS' knack for crowd appeal, as they put on their smoking / blood-drooling / pyrotechnic extravaganza.",
"Anyone who's seen these guys live can attest to their visual power.",
"Their stage show was truly a feast for the eyes, covering up any gaps in KISS' playing skills.",
"What makes ALIVE!",
"so memorable, is that it captures their energy, even without the visuals.",
"12-14 year old's went nuts for them!",
"ROCK AND ROLL ALL NIGHT exploded into the stratosphere!",
"KISS became an industry!",
"Of course, years later we found out that most of this album was created in a studio, making it not so ALIVE!",
"after all.",
"Still, it adds to the overall mythology of the band to think of them adding fake crowd sounds!",
"The legend grows.",
"It all started here..."
] |
I have to start off by saying if you own the 06 version, then don't bother updating, as you may not notice many of the updates/upgrades.
Is this an awesome game? Yes, but it has a few holes even still; 1) Too much sacking on your QB by the cpu. 2)The CPU will run the ball so darn often, it is a joke. 3)The game might strain your PS2 as it loads so often,4)If you want to play on all-madden level, you are FORCED to play with QB vision on, which we all know stinks!
Basically, they have tossed in a few more options so you can play as a blocker or etc on offense and you have more advanced defensive controls such as match-ups, assignments, etc. Also, the franchise mode is still really great and the superstar mode is quite enjoyable as well.
What about this game is really good? Well, it is safe to say the graphics are quite good and the commentary is solid once again. The crispness of the passing is great and the running game is a big part of this years focus. It is still really fun to have a running QB with a strong arm, it is an easy way to dominate the game! BTW, the new kicking scheme is actually really easy after test it out a time or two, now I am making 90% FG's easily! You can fully tinker with the AI and change all other settings as well.
The rosters are also accurate but personally, if you own madden 06, wait 4-6 more weeks and then buy this one for $19 as a PS2 best of game. | 2 | positive | [
"I have to start off by saying if you own the 06 version, then don't bother updating, as you may not notice many of the updates/upgrades.",
"Is this an awesome game?",
"Yes, but it has a few holes even still; 1) Too much sacking on your QB by the cpu.",
"2)The CPU will run the ball so darn often, it is a joke.",
"3)The game might strain your PS2 as it loads so often,4)If you want to play on all-madden level, you are FORCED to play with QB vision on, which we all know stinks!",
"Basically, they have tossed in a few more options so you can play as a blocker or etc on offense and you have more advanced defensive controls such as match-ups, assignments, etc.",
"Also, the franchise mode is still really great and the superstar mode is quite enjoyable as well.",
"What about this game is really good?",
"Well, it is safe to say the graphics are quite good and the commentary is solid once again.",
"The crispness of the passing is great and the running game is a big part of this years focus.",
"It is still really fun to have a running QB with a strong arm, it is an easy way to dominate the game!",
"BTW, the new kicking scheme is actually really easy after test it out a time or two, now I am making 90% FG's easily!",
"You can fully tinker with the AI and change all other settings as well.",
"The rosters are also accurate but personally, if you own madden 06, wait 4-6 more weeks and then buy this one for $19 as a PS2 best of game."
] |
I purchased my unit about a year ago from Amazon.com and after about a month of frustration with the filter constantly clogging, I put it out of sight (out of sight = out of mind). When I could get it to work properly, it was great because the coffee tasted the way it smelled - wonderful. But, it was simply not worth the time and effort to get one pot out of 15 to brew properly. I tried burr grinders and the inexpensive type grinders. I tried coarse grind, medium grind, fine grind and everything in between with no success.
About two-months ago I remembered I had the Bodum Coffeemaker and so I decided to revisit the task of trying to make a 'perfect cup of coffee - and it worked perfectly!
I use the Bodum Coffeemaker almost every day now and it works as advertised 100% of the time. I have developed a system that works for me by taking suggestions from several of the reviews from Amazon.com and from some helpful advice from a Barnies' sales representative about how to store and use coffee beans.
The one thing that I was probably doing wrong the first time was that I listened to a friend who thought he knew about how to store coffee beans. If you want to go from coffee beans to coffee dust, freeze the beans or keep them in the refrigerator - I guarantee you that this will work. It does not matter what your grind setting is on your burr grinder because you will get so much dust that the Bodum filter will clog and coffee cannot get sucked back into the lower chamber.
I now keep my coffee beans in an airtight container in the pantry, grind them as needed and then follow these additional procedures to get great tasting coffee - every time.
Make sure the seal is clean and dry and the top is pressed firmly down onto the lower unit. I use a gas burner at a medium-high setting and do not use a diffuser. I think that the diffuser may be recommended to help keep the handle cooler in case you do not center the pot over the flame. Also, be sure you put the lid on top of the upper unit. And, do use caution, because the handle does get very warm.
I keep the burner on the same heat setting for 30 seconds after all of the water (except what is below the tube) goes into the upper chamber. There is still a little water left below the tube in the bottom chamber that will continue to boil. Turn the burner off after about 30 seconds, remove the upper chamber lid, and you can do one of two things at this point. If you do not want to move the coffeemaker while the top is full, just leave it on the burner and in a couple of minutes, the burner grate will cool enough to create the vacumm in the lower unit. If you want to cut a minute or two off of the procedure, use a oven mitt to hold the handle with one hand while you use the other hand to 'stablize' the top and move the coffeemaker to an adjacent cold burner.
I can actually hear air being sucked into the lower chamber after all of the liquid has been removed from the upper chamber, which takes less than 10-15 seconds once it starts. I then use an oven mitt to hold the handle, remove the top chamber and put it in its neat holder, and pour my eight cups of great tasting coffee into my twenty-five year old Stanley stainless steel thermos. I now have great tasting coffee - all day long.
After the top and bottom units have cooled, I remove the filter and clean both chambers being careful to not bang them against anything hard. The glass is thin, which it has to be, but seems pretty durable.
I give the unit five stars because I am the one who caused most, if not all, of the original problems by improperly storing the coffee beans which resulted in a lot of dust when they were ground. The taste of the coffee made by this unit warrants five stars. | 2 | positive | [
"I purchased my unit about a year ago from Amazon.",
"com and after about a month of frustration with the filter constantly clogging, I put it out of sight (out of sight = out of mind).",
"When I could get it to work properly, it was great because the coffee tasted the way it smelled - wonderful.",
"But, it was simply not worth the time and effort to get one pot out of 15 to brew properly.",
"I tried burr grinders and the inexpensive type grinders.",
"I tried coarse grind, medium grind, fine grind and everything in between with no success.",
"About two-months ago I remembered I had the Bodum Coffeemaker and so I decided to revisit the task of trying to make a 'perfect cup of coffee - and it worked perfectly!",
"I use the Bodum Coffeemaker almost every day now and it works as advertised 100% of the time.",
"I have developed a system that works for me by taking suggestions from several of the reviews from Amazon.",
"com and from some helpful advice from a Barnies' sales representative about how to store and use coffee beans.",
"The one thing that I was probably doing wrong the first time was that I listened to a friend who thought he knew about how to store coffee beans.",
"If you want to go from coffee beans to coffee dust, freeze the beans or keep them in the refrigerator - I guarantee you that this will work.",
"It does not matter what your grind setting is on your burr grinder because you will get so much dust that the Bodum filter will clog and coffee cannot get sucked back into the lower chamber.",
"I now keep my coffee beans in an airtight container in the pantry, grind them as needed and then follow these additional procedures to get great tasting coffee - every time.",
"Make sure the seal is clean and dry and the top is pressed firmly down onto the lower unit.",
"I use a gas burner at a medium-high setting and do not use a diffuser.",
"I think that the diffuser may be recommended to help keep the handle cooler in case you do not center the pot over the flame.",
"Also, be sure you put the lid on top of the upper unit.",
"And, do use caution, because the handle does get very warm.",
"I keep the burner on the same heat setting for 30 seconds after all of the water (except what is below the tube) goes into the upper chamber.",
"There is still a little water left below the tube in the bottom chamber that will continue to boil.",
"Turn the burner off after about 30 seconds, remove the upper chamber lid, and you can do one of two things at this point.",
"If you do not want to move the coffeemaker while the top is full, just leave it on the burner and in a couple of minutes, the burner grate will cool enough to create the vacumm in the lower unit.",
"If you want to cut a minute or two off of the procedure, use a oven mitt to hold the handle with one hand while you use the other hand to 'stablize' the top and move the coffeemaker to an adjacent cold burner.",
"I can actually hear air being sucked into the lower chamber after all of the liquid has been removed from the upper chamber, which takes less than 10-15 seconds once it starts.",
"I then use an oven mitt to hold the handle, remove the top chamber and put it in its neat holder, and pour my eight cups of great tasting coffee into my twenty-five year old Stanley stainless steel thermos.",
"I now have great tasting coffee - all day long.",
"After the top and bottom units have cooled, I remove the filter and clean both chambers being careful to not bang them against anything hard.",
"The glass is thin, which it has to be, but seems pretty durable.",
"I give the unit five stars because I am the one who caused most, if not all, of the original problems by improperly storing the coffee beans which resulted in a lot of dust when they were ground.",
"The taste of the coffee made by this unit warrants five stars."
] |
Let me discuss most of the other reviews first, then I will get to mine. It is kind of important for a software company to nail their demographic when making a product. Its just the way it is that most people doing genealogy are going to be older adults. This is because as we get older it is more important to make a link with our time here. There are some younger people doing this to be sure but most I have met are generally older adults. Regarding that I believe they may have made this a tad bit user-unfriendly. If you are well versed in computers then you cannot even see why they are having an issue. Just getting my mother to move one window over another on the desktop takes me 5 minutes and I have been building PC's since the '80s it gets pretty frustrating. My recommendation to this company is to make an interface that mimics something found in an Apple product. Simple intuitive and foolproof.
----------My review-----------
Overview:
Ok lets say I love this software! For the past year I have been putting all of my family history on Ancestry. It has been pretty good with regard to finding details out that I might not know. The main issue I have with Ancestry is the monthly cost. With this software you get 3 months deluxe US, which is almost 2x the cost of this product, for that alone its worth it.
Reports:(+)
So what makes this software so great? The reports mostly. I have one branch of my tree go back to 1060. Thats more than can be shown on any tree available from Ancestry. The farthest you can go on the web is around 3 generations not 25 generations. With the reporting tools on this software you can get a variety of reports that flesh out your family. Ones such as marriage report listing whom everyone was married to. A generation report listing who was born under whom. Honestly there are too many to list here, each one is a very unique way to view a part of the story.
Seamless integration with Ancestry:(+)
I lost not a single bit of data transferring it from the web down to my computer. All I did was log into ancestry from Family Tree Maker and it drew down all of the data in a GENCOM file. Once in the software it populated a local database with over a years worth of work. With my personal experience this was pretty great.
Trees:(+/-)
Along with reports the trees available are all great tools for showing your family. I mean the software is Family Tree Maker it should also print out the trees. It does with some great designs. Unfortunately the trees on the software are also limited. I believe you can go back max 6 generations but then it stops. The designs are pretty good to show different relationships. Overall I would have liked more generations, knowing the tree would be physically huge but that is what I want to show.
Manual: (-)
Holy cow! This is the most convoluted huge tome I have seen in a very long time for a manual. My advice; skip it. Nice effort on their part to add it but it makes even opening the box a daunting appearing task that might scare more users than help them.
Summary: (+/-)
If you are a versed internet user/ computer operator you can expect this software to perform as an essential at-home addition to the work you have done on Ancestry. If you are just starting out on this journey it might be better for you to use the website first and then start using the software. Their website has much of the same interface and use along with other family members you may not know providing key pieces to your tree. I don't think of this as a solo tool but instead as an augmentation of another (Ancestry). As that, it excels.
Thank you for reading my review. | 2 | positive | [
"Let me discuss most of the other reviews first, then I will get to mine.",
"It is kind of important for a software company to nail their demographic when making a product.",
"Its just the way it is that most people doing genealogy are going to be older adults.",
"This is because as we get older it is more important to make a link with our time here.",
"There are some younger people doing this to be sure but most I have met are generally older adults.",
"Regarding that I believe they may have made this a tad bit user-unfriendly.",
"If you are well versed in computers then you cannot even see why they are having an issue.",
"Just getting my mother to move one window over another on the desktop takes me 5 minutes and I have been building PC's since the '80s it gets pretty frustrating.",
"My recommendation to this company is to make an interface that mimics something found in an Apple product.",
"Simple intuitive and foolproof.",
"----------My review-----------\nOverview:\nOk lets say I love this software!",
"For the past year I have been putting all of my family history on Ancestry.",
"It has been pretty good with regard to finding details out that I might not know.",
"The main issue I have with Ancestry is the monthly cost.",
"With this software you get 3 months deluxe US, which is almost 2x the cost of this product, for that alone its worth it.",
"Reports:(+)\nSo what makes this software so great?",
"The reports mostly.",
"I have one branch of my tree go back to 1060.",
"Thats more than can be shown on any tree available from Ancestry.",
"The farthest you can go on the web is around 3 generations not 25 generations.",
"With the reporting tools on this software you can get a variety of reports that flesh out your family.",
"Ones such as marriage report listing whom everyone was married to.",
"A generation report listing who was born under whom.",
"Honestly there are too many to list here, each one is a very unique way to view a part of the story.",
"Seamless integration with Ancestry:(+)\nI lost not a single bit of data transferring it from the web down to my computer.",
"All I did was log into ancestry from Family Tree Maker and it drew down all of the data in a GENCOM file.",
"Once in the software it populated a local database with over a years worth of work.",
"With my personal experience this was pretty great.",
"Trees:(+/-)\nAlong with reports the trees available are all great tools for showing your family.",
"I mean the software is Family Tree Maker it should also print out the trees.",
"It does with some great designs.",
"Unfortunately the trees on the software are also limited.",
"I believe you can go back max 6 generations but then it stops.",
"The designs are pretty good to show different relationships.",
"Overall I would have liked more generations, knowing the tree would be physically huge but that is what I want to show.",
"Manual: (-)\nHoly cow!",
"This is the most convoluted huge tome I have seen in a very long time for a manual.",
"My advice; skip it.",
"Nice effort on their part to add it but it makes even opening the box a daunting appearing task that might scare more users than help them.",
"Summary: (+/-)\nIf you are a versed internet user/ computer operator you can expect this software to perform as an essential at-home addition to the work you have done on Ancestry.",
"If you are just starting out on this journey it might be better for you to use the website first and then start using the software.",
"Their website has much of the same interface and use along with other family members you may not know providing key pieces to your tree.",
"I don't think of this as a solo tool but instead as an augmentation of another (Ancestry).",
"As that, it excels.",
"Thank you for reading my review."
] |
This product is incredible. Easy to use, working time is great. I bought a 12 inch Hulk figure from a thrift store for 99 cents. Converting it into a Batman figure. My new favorite medium. Cant wait to convert other models. Like the Aurora/Revell Frankenstein Big Plans for Him. If you are not sure about this product or how to use it, you tube some videos on how to. Then go to town. Amazing product!!!! | 2 | positive | [
"This product is incredible.",
"Easy to use, working time is great.",
"I bought a 12 inch Hulk figure from a thrift store for 99 cents.",
"Converting it into a Batman figure.",
"My new favorite medium.",
"Cant wait to convert other models.",
"Like the Aurora/Revell Frankenstein Big Plans for Him.",
"If you are not sure about this product or how to use it, you tube some videos on how to.",
"Then go to town.",
"Amazing product!!!!"
] |
These are my first pair of hand wraps. I'm no professional boxer or anything and just wanted a set to add some variety to my workout. As far as I can tell, these wraps are great. I got the yellow set (they were cheaper and they are under my gloves anyways, no one sees them when you're actually working the heavy bag) and so far, they've held up well. I saw reviews where they said there was a smell coming from these hand wraps and the stitching coming apart but even after multiple washes, I haven't had any issues. I didn't notice any quality issues when I first received them and I didn't smell anything foul from when I first started using them. I'd say to make sure the hand wraps you're ordering are shipped and sold from Amazon.com, not some third party.
I researched these initially because I didn't want to bother having to go through the manual hand wrap and just wanted something you could just slip on and off in the gym. These are perfect for that, especially since they are velcro. They offer good wrist and knuckle support when working the heavy bag (you can probably go about 70% with just hand wraps and be okay, but I wouldn't personally) and when you combo them with boxing gloves, you'll have ample support for your heavy bag workout.
I bought these after I bought a <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Everlast-Pro-Style-Training-Gloves-Black-12-oz/dp/B000JF2W8O/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Everlast Pro Style Training Gloves (Black, 12 oz.)</a>. Unfortunately, I didn't buy them until after I went one session with just the that set of gloves. My recommendation would be for you to get hand wraps and combo them with your boxing gloves before you go 100% on the bag. I felt fine going 60% with just gloves my very first time but felt my wrists were incredibly sore in the morning. Lesson is, GET HAND WRAPS, and I can't emphasize that enough. | 2 | positive | [
"These are my first pair of hand wraps.",
"I'm no professional boxer or anything and just wanted a set to add some variety to my workout.",
"As far as I can tell, these wraps are great.",
"I got the yellow set (they were cheaper and they are under my gloves anyways, no one sees them when you're actually working the heavy bag) and so far, they've held up well.",
"I saw reviews where they said there was a smell coming from these hand wraps and the stitching coming apart but even after multiple washes, I haven't had any issues.",
"I didn't notice any quality issues when I first received them and I didn't smell anything foul from when I first started using them.",
"I'd say to make sure the hand wraps you're ordering are shipped and sold from Amazon.",
"com, not some third party.",
"I researched these initially because I didn't want to bother having to go through the manual hand wrap and just wanted something you could just slip on and off in the gym.",
"These are perfect for that, especially since they are velcro.",
"They offer good wrist and knuckle support when working the heavy bag (you can probably go about 70% with just hand wraps and be okay, but I wouldn't personally) and when you combo them with boxing gloves, you'll have ample support for your heavy bag workout.",
"I bought these after I bought a <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Everlast-Pro-Style-Training-Gloves-Black-12-oz/dp/B000JF2W8O/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?",
"ie=UTF8\">Everlast Pro Style Training Gloves (Black, 12 oz.",
")</a>.",
"Unfortunately, I didn't buy them until after I went one session with just the that set of gloves.",
"My recommendation would be for you to get hand wraps and combo them with your boxing gloves before you go 100% on the bag.",
"I felt fine going 60% with just gloves my very first time but felt my wrists were incredibly sore in the morning.",
"Lesson is, GET HAND WRAPS, and I can't emphasize that enough."
] |
The pointblank outpouring of the feminine soul - in a state of anguish & mourning - receives its full measure in this exceptional classic "Un-break My Heart"; sung with truly unique voice inflections & intonations by Toni Braxton; composed & written by Diane Eve Warren. We hear our heroine pleading for and commanding her deceased or departed lover to return to her immediately to assauge her loss and hurt, "Don't leave me in all this pain, Don't leave me out in the rain..." The use of the imperative is so forceful and direct, it heightens the impact of the song, and renders us as wrung out with catharsis - as she is.
Braxton's soft, silky utterances easily immerse the listener in the strength and power of her heavier vocal chords - when she pours it on, "Say you'll love me again, Undo this hurt you caused When you walked out the door And walked out of my life; Un-cry these tears, I cried so many nights...Un-break my heart!" The video for this song with its dramatic intensity lifts this rendition into being scene- and plot-driven, like "Mourning Becomes Electra" with the lights turned down.
This in turn builds plot and 'grief' motif within 'surround sound' orchestration. Braxton's intensity, her passionate request for her lover to return - becomes one of the more powerful crescendos in pop music. This would not be so - if her lips were sealed - they had to be un-sealed - her depth of expression from deep within her soul - may cause us to grieve (our catharsis, her purge of emotion). We listen to her final refrain and empathize with her loss. It is quite satisfying if not exhausting. We hope to be drenched in her emotional denouement upon re-playing this cinematic song. It is yours to enjoy when the mood is right.
"Bring back the nights when I held you beside me
Un-break my heart
Say you'll love me again
Undo this hurt you caused
When you walked out the door
And walked out of my life
Un-cry this tears
I cried so many, many nights
Un-break my
Un-break my heart oh baby
Come back and say you love me
Un-break my heart
Sweet darlin'
Without you I just can't go on
Can't go on...." | 2 | positive | [
"The pointblank outpouring of the feminine soul - in a state of anguish & mourning - receives its full measure in this exceptional classic \"Un-break My Heart\"; sung with truly unique voice inflections & intonations by Toni Braxton; composed & written by Diane Eve Warren.",
"We hear our heroine pleading for and commanding her deceased or departed lover to return to her immediately to assauge her loss and hurt, \"Don't leave me in all this pain, Don't leave me out in the rain...",
"\" The use of the imperative is so forceful and direct, it heightens the impact of the song, and renders us as wrung out with catharsis - as she is.",
"Braxton's soft, silky utterances easily immerse the listener in the strength and power of her heavier vocal chords - when she pours it on, \"Say you'll love me again, Undo this hurt you caused When you walked out the door And walked out of my life; Un-cry these tears, I cried so many nights...",
"Un-break my heart!",
"\" The video for this song with its dramatic intensity lifts this rendition into being scene- and plot-driven, like \"Mourning Becomes Electra\" with the lights turned down.",
"This in turn builds plot and 'grief' motif within 'surround sound' orchestration.",
"Braxton's intensity, her passionate request for her lover to return - becomes one of the more powerful crescendos in pop music.",
"This would not be so - if her lips were sealed - they had to be un-sealed - her depth of expression from deep within her soul - may cause us to grieve (our catharsis, her purge of emotion).",
"We listen to her final refrain and empathize with her loss.",
"It is quite satisfying if not exhausting.",
"We hope to be drenched in her emotional denouement upon re-playing this cinematic song.",
"It is yours to enjoy when the mood is right.",
"\"Bring back the nights when I held you beside me\n Un-break my heart\n Say you'll love me again\n Undo this hurt you caused\n When you walked out the door\n And walked out of my life\n Un-cry this tears\n I cried so many, many nights\n Un-break my\n Un-break my heart oh baby\n Come back and say you love me\n Un-break my heart\n Sweet darlin'\n Without you I just can't go on\n Can't go on....",
"\""
] |
Alisa Mane knows there's more to sex than the unfulfilling experiences she's always had. When her latest boyfriend accuses her of being frigid, Alisa decides that some self discovery is needed. Her trip to the adult store, Come Again, unearths a world of pleasure for Alisa. It also leads to her being hired to anonymously test sex toys for SoloPlay Enterprises.
Mark Winters, SoloPlay's owner, needs to find a tester for DoublePlay, his new line of sex toys for couples. He can't seem to get the reviews for one of the SoloPlay's testers out of his head. Bending company policy more than a little bit, Mark tracks down the tester in question - Alisa. The only problem is, Alisa doesn't want to test the DoublePlay line. But the attraction between Mark and Alisa instantly ignites and Alisa changes her tune. She'll test the DoublePlay line...if Mark is the one who tests them with her.
An erotic month of experimentation may be good fun, but what happens when the testing is done. Will Mark and Alisa go their separate ways, or will their time together turn into something more than simple sexual bliss?
SoloPlay is a red-hot journey of sexual awakening with a liberal splash of romance. While the love that develops between Mark and Alisa is undoubtedly part of the story, what captured my attention was Alisa's journey of personal growth. I loved watching her confidence build and Miranda Baker beautifully showed Alisa becoming her own woman over the course of SoloPlay. That doesn't mean that Mark isn't dreamy, however, because he definitely is. The sensuality of SoloPlay is off the charts and it's easy to see how compatible Mark and Alisa are.
SoloPlay is the second book in Ms. Baker's Come Again series, but as the protagonists from the first story (Bottoms Up) don't appear, it's safe to say SoloPlay stands on its own. Still, I enjoyed meeting the salespeople of Come Again so much that I will definitely be reading Bottoms Up. What's more, I desperately hope Ms. Baker has more Come Again stories planned, particularly if sensual psychic Crystal finds love. While Alisa and Mark are the heart of SoloPlay, Crystal steals every scene she's in.
With its likeable characters, erotic exploration, and a lovely ending, SoloPlay is a delightfully naughty read that will surely satisfy readers.
Shayna
For Joyfully Reviewed | 2 | positive | [
"Alisa Mane knows there's more to sex than the unfulfilling experiences she's always had.",
"When her latest boyfriend accuses her of being frigid, Alisa decides that some self discovery is needed.",
"Her trip to the adult store, Come Again, unearths a world of pleasure for Alisa.",
"It also leads to her being hired to anonymously test sex toys for SoloPlay Enterprises.",
"Mark Winters, SoloPlay's owner, needs to find a tester for DoublePlay, his new line of sex toys for couples.",
"He can't seem to get the reviews for one of the SoloPlay's testers out of his head.",
"Bending company policy more than a little bit, Mark tracks down the tester in question - Alisa.",
"The only problem is, Alisa doesn't want to test the DoublePlay line.",
"But the attraction between Mark and Alisa instantly ignites and Alisa changes her tune.",
"She'll test the DoublePlay line...",
"if Mark is the one who tests them with her.",
"An erotic month of experimentation may be good fun, but what happens when the testing is done.",
"Will Mark and Alisa go their separate ways, or will their time together turn into something more than simple sexual bliss?",
"SoloPlay is a red-hot journey of sexual awakening with a liberal splash of romance.",
"While the love that develops between Mark and Alisa is undoubtedly part of the story, what captured my attention was Alisa's journey of personal growth.",
"I loved watching her confidence build and Miranda Baker beautifully showed Alisa becoming her own woman over the course of SoloPlay.",
"That doesn't mean that Mark isn't dreamy, however, because he definitely is.",
"The sensuality of SoloPlay is off the charts and it's easy to see how compatible Mark and Alisa are.",
"SoloPlay is the second book in Ms.",
"Baker's Come Again series, but as the protagonists from the first story (Bottoms Up) don't appear, it's safe to say SoloPlay stands on its own.",
"Still, I enjoyed meeting the salespeople of Come Again so much that I will definitely be reading Bottoms Up.",
"What's more, I desperately hope Ms.",
"Baker has more Come Again stories planned, particularly if sensual psychic Crystal finds love.",
"While Alisa and Mark are the heart of SoloPlay, Crystal steals every scene she's in.",
"With its likeable characters, erotic exploration, and a lovely ending, SoloPlay is a delightfully naughty read that will surely satisfy readers.",
"Shayna\nFor Joyfully Reviewed"
] |
Finally, there happens to be a video game system that can have the feeling of success of all gamers alike, with the femine feeling of a pink color. That has been something many companies never thought would ever happen by a longshot. That is the case with Nintendo. Since they came up with the idea of colorizing and personalizing their Game Boy systems back in the 1990's, many companies haven't caught on to the handheld success and unique distinction. While so many might've considered white, black and grey, nobody would ever believe it at all, at last a pink Game Boy.
Nintendo Game Boy Advance in Pearl Pink is a convient video game handheld that appeals to all gamers alike, men and women. This handheld is sleek and convient that you can take it anywhere. You also have the ability to play Game Boy Advance games like Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Brothers 3, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong's Quest, Warioware: Twisted, and so many other great Game Boy Advance titles out there. You also have the backwards compatability on this system of earlier Game Boy titles from the Game Boy Color, and the original Game Boy era, going all the way back to the late 1980's. The gameplay is fun and still distinctive to its constant appeal, and the price fits for all consumers who have a distinction for a video game system to call their own.
While so many might be interested in other systems like the Xbox 360, Sony's upcoming Playstation 3, or anything else, the Game Boy Advance from Nintendo is a delightful joy for anybody who wants classic video gaming, at a affordable price of fun.
Gameplay: A
Sound: A+
Price: A+
Backwards Compatability: A 1/2+
Overall: A 1/2+ | 2 | positive | [
"Finally, there happens to be a video game system that can have the feeling of success of all gamers alike, with the femine feeling of a pink color.",
"That has been something many companies never thought would ever happen by a longshot.",
"That is the case with Nintendo.",
"Since they came up with the idea of colorizing and personalizing their Game Boy systems back in the 1990's, many companies haven't caught on to the handheld success and unique distinction.",
"While so many might've considered white, black and grey, nobody would ever believe it at all, at last a pink Game Boy.",
"Nintendo Game Boy Advance in Pearl Pink is a convient video game handheld that appeals to all gamers alike, men and women.",
"This handheld is sleek and convient that you can take it anywhere.",
"You also have the ability to play Game Boy Advance games like Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Brothers 3, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong's Quest, Warioware: Twisted, and so many other great Game Boy Advance titles out there.",
"You also have the backwards compatability on this system of earlier Game Boy titles from the Game Boy Color, and the original Game Boy era, going all the way back to the late 1980's.",
"The gameplay is fun and still distinctive to its constant appeal, and the price fits for all consumers who have a distinction for a video game system to call their own.",
"While so many might be interested in other systems like the Xbox 360, Sony's upcoming Playstation 3, or anything else, the Game Boy Advance from Nintendo is a delightful joy for anybody who wants classic video gaming, at a affordable price of fun.",
"Gameplay: A\n\nSound: A+\n\nPrice: A+\n\nBackwards Compatability: A 1/2+\n\nOverall: A 1/2+"
] |
It's a CD from Deutsche Grammophon titled Schubert: Die Schone Mullerin + 3 Lieder. You get a booklet with the original poems and a side by side translation so you can sing along while alone in your room, or even in the car if you're daring enough. The booklet also contains typical program notes that you've probably seen a million times.
Now, for the most important part, the music. You get the entire Die Schone Mullerin song cycle on this disc and 3 of Schubert's lieder. If you don't know what Die Schone Mullerin is about, it's about a miller dude who falls in love with a miller girl but the girl gets taken by another dude. Typical stuff right? Wrong. You will cry, no matter how much chest hair you have. You will reminisce on your high school romance. This music will tear your heart out. Your coworkers will catch you singing German and think you are a weirdo.
Tracks
1. Das Wandern
Dude talks about how walking is awesome. 5/5
2. Wohin?
Dude is wondering where to go. 5/5
3. Halt!
Dude finds a mill. 4.5/5
4. Danksagung An Den Bach
I don't know what this is about but it's insanely beautiful. 5/5
5. Am Feierabend
Dude thinks he needs to workout more. 4/5
6. Der Neugierige
Some lullaby or something. 4.5/5
7. Ungeduld
By now I've completely lost track of the story, but this one is pretty catchy. 4.5/5
The rest is freaking awesome, but I gotta run I have class. | 2 | positive | [
"It's a CD from Deutsche Grammophon titled Schubert: Die Schone Mullerin + 3 Lieder.",
"You get a booklet with the original poems and a side by side translation so you can sing along while alone in your room, or even in the car if you're daring enough.",
"The booklet also contains typical program notes that you've probably seen a million times.",
"Now, for the most important part, the music.",
"You get the entire Die Schone Mullerin song cycle on this disc and 3 of Schubert's lieder.",
"If you don't know what Die Schone Mullerin is about, it's about a miller dude who falls in love with a miller girl but the girl gets taken by another dude.",
"Typical stuff right?",
"Wrong.",
"You will cry, no matter how much chest hair you have.",
"You will reminisce on your high school romance.",
"This music will tear your heart out.",
"Your coworkers will catch you singing German and think you are a weirdo.",
"Tracks\n1.",
"Das Wandern\nDude talks about how walking is awesome.",
"5/5\n\n2.",
"Wohin?",
"Dude is wondering where to go.",
"5/5\n\n3.",
"Halt!",
"Dude finds a mill.",
"4.",
"5/5\n\n4.",
"Danksagung An Den Bach\nI don't know what this is about but it's insanely beautiful.",
"5/5\n\n5.",
"Am Feierabend\nDude thinks he needs to workout more.",
"4/5\n\n6.",
"Der Neugierige\nSome lullaby or something.",
"4.",
"5/5\n\n7.",
"Ungeduld\nBy now I've completely lost track of the story, but this one is pretty catchy.",
"4.",
"5/5\n\nThe rest is freaking awesome, but I gotta run I have class."
] |
I absolutely LOVE this tea! I drink about 3-4 hot cups a day... with a touch of honey, a squeeze of fresh lemon and a sprig of fresh mint, it is absolutely the best! I've had it by itself without anything added and it's still absolutely the best! I've also noticed that when I drink it on a regular basis, my tummy feels flatter and my body and mind feel cleaner. I've yet to try it as an iced tea but, I think that I'll do that tomorrow and I'm sure that it will be as good cold as it is hot! I love the fact that I can buy it on Amazon in bulk for such a great price! I'm a Yogi Peach Detox fan and I'll be a customer for life!
Update... I made this tea cold and it was amazing! I read that another reviewer said that it had no flavor? All I can imagine is that maybe he/she is not letting the bag seep long enough? Or maybe using too much water? For my cold brew, I boil 4 cups of water and seep 6 bags for about 30 min. I then add 1 Tbsp honey and about 4-6 Tbsp fresh lemon juice. I keep that in the fridge in a glass container. When I want a drink, I fill a tall glass with ice and pour it over. As the ice melts, it dilutes the tea and is the perfect flavor! Add a sprig of fresh mint in your glass and it's even better! This is my everyday drink... delicious hot or cold! | 2 | positive | [
"I absolutely LOVE this tea!",
"I drink about 3-4 hot cups a day...",
"with a touch of honey, a squeeze of fresh lemon and a sprig of fresh mint, it is absolutely the best!",
"I've had it by itself without anything added and it's still absolutely the best!",
"I've also noticed that when I drink it on a regular basis, my tummy feels flatter and my body and mind feel cleaner.",
"I've yet to try it as an iced tea but, I think that I'll do that tomorrow and I'm sure that it will be as good cold as it is hot!",
"I love the fact that I can buy it on Amazon in bulk for such a great price!",
"I'm a Yogi Peach Detox fan and I'll be a customer for life!",
"Update...",
"I made this tea cold and it was amazing!",
"I read that another reviewer said that it had no flavor?",
"All I can imagine is that maybe he/she is not letting the bag seep long enough?",
"Or maybe using too much water?",
"For my cold brew, I boil 4 cups of water and seep 6 bags for about 30 min.",
"I then add 1 Tbsp honey and about 4-6 Tbsp fresh lemon juice.",
"I keep that in the fridge in a glass container.",
"When I want a drink, I fill a tall glass with ice and pour it over.",
"As the ice melts, it dilutes the tea and is the perfect flavor!",
"Add a sprig of fresh mint in your glass and it's even better!",
"This is my everyday drink...",
"delicious hot or cold!"
] |
i got this system add on at release. While it was killed by reviewers and hailed as terrible i loved it my freinds loved it and even my Grandfather played sonic on it and was blown away. This system was loved by many people i know. my friend purchased this and a Genesis and tossed his SNES. The quality of the cd add on was decent but i went threw 3 in 7 years. it is a system which had great graphics good games and was a blast. Some games i would recommend would be
Eternal champions- great graphics and good gameplay it is a fighting game and is hard as heck
Earthworm jim special edition - one of the best platformers of all time
Dungeon Explorer - Hard to explain but a wonderful game
Robo elesete - hard to explain but again a great game its a solid shooter.
i have not played this system for at least 9 years. i do not remember all the games i played but i still have it. in short i do not think its worth owning now
unless you are a true sega nut like i am. If you can find it for cheap pick it up. i removed a star due to durability. | 2 | positive | [
"i got this system add on at release.",
"While it was killed by reviewers and hailed as terrible i loved it my freinds loved it and even my Grandfather played sonic on it and was blown away.",
"This system was loved by many people i know.",
"my friend purchased this and a Genesis and tossed his SNES.",
"The quality of the cd add on was decent but i went threw 3 in 7 years.",
"it is a system which had great graphics good games and was a blast.",
"Some games i would recommend would be\n\n Eternal champions- great graphics and good gameplay it is a fighting game and is hard as heck\nEarthworm jim special edition - one of the best platformers of all time\nDungeon Explorer - Hard to explain but a wonderful game\nRobo elesete - hard to explain but again a great game its a solid shooter.",
"i have not played this system for at least 9 years.",
"i do not remember all the games i played but i still have it.",
"in short i do not think its worth owning now\nunless you are a true sega nut like i am.",
"If you can find it for cheap pick it up.",
"i removed a star due to durability."
] |
I had a major blockage in a 2 inch ABS (black plastic) drain pipe under the basement floor. This drain pipe carries all the kitchen sink and dishwasher crud. The Drain King did a nice job agitating the stuff near the clean out opening in the basement, but unfortunately it wouldn't pass through the elbow under the floor. I tried twisting, back and forth motions with the water pressure relieved but it just wouldn't move past that elbow. After operating the Drain King for a few minutes and flushing the pipe with water from the garden hose, some crud came back out of the clean out opening which showed the Drain King was loosening the fatty and hard deposits in the pipe. This device probably does a nice job of pushing hair balls down a drain and cleaning fat from places it can reach, but it couldn't reach all of the fatty blockage which extended far past the clean out opening.
I took a chance and ordered a $120 Clog Hog for my Husky 2600 psi power washer. It worked great in my drain pipe. It easily passed through the elbow and on down 30 feet or so from one side of my basement to the other, loosening everything along the way. Unfortunately it backed up most of the crud out my clean out rather than pushing it down the pipe to the street! I used a shallow pail to fill five 5-gallon buckets with fatty liquid and hard (both light brown and black chalky) deposits. I flushed the fatty liquid down the basement toilet, which has a 3 inch drain pipe, using a strainer to catch the solid stuff for disposal in the garbage. It smelled nasty but the job wasn't as bad as it sounds (thank goodness my bathroom air is vented outside!). The kitchen sink and dishwasher now drains very fast. I also installed an Oatey vent relief valve under the kitchen sink in the drain line between the trap and the elbow that leads the pipe down the wall to the basement. No more gurgling sounds from air being drawn through the water filled trap by the sucking action of the water rushing down the drain pipe!
Buy a Drain King for hair balls and blockages you can reach without a bend or trap in the pipe. Buy a Clog Hog and rent, buy, or borrow a power washer for cleaning out a long length of fat filled drain pipe -- careful, though, you must order the particular Hog model associated with your power washer. Note that if your pipe is under a slab rather than under a basement floor you can run the Clog Hog "uphill" from your outside clean out back towards your blockage. The crud then passes with plenty of water back towards the street and you can watch it all without any need for buckets and toilet flushing! Both products are well made and should stand up to multiple cleanings.
I know I sound like an employee of Clog Hog, but despite my misgivings about the endorsements that mostly appear on websites supported by them, I took a chance and am so grateful I did. Be sure to wear a mask to avoid breathing in the fine particles of the drain contents and wrap a piece of duct tape around the Clog Hog hose a few feet from the nozzle so you won't accidentally pull it out of the pipe opening and risk spraying yourself with the fine high pressure water spray than can penetrate skin! Only operate it in the pipe!!! | 2 | positive | [
"I had a major blockage in a 2 inch ABS (black plastic) drain pipe under the basement floor.",
"This drain pipe carries all the kitchen sink and dishwasher crud.",
"The Drain King did a nice job agitating the stuff near the clean out opening in the basement, but unfortunately it wouldn't pass through the elbow under the floor.",
"I tried twisting, back and forth motions with the water pressure relieved but it just wouldn't move past that elbow.",
"After operating the Drain King for a few minutes and flushing the pipe with water from the garden hose, some crud came back out of the clean out opening which showed the Drain King was loosening the fatty and hard deposits in the pipe.",
"This device probably does a nice job of pushing hair balls down a drain and cleaning fat from places it can reach, but it couldn't reach all of the fatty blockage which extended far past the clean out opening.",
"I took a chance and ordered a $120 Clog Hog for my Husky 2600 psi power washer.",
"It worked great in my drain pipe.",
"It easily passed through the elbow and on down 30 feet or so from one side of my basement to the other, loosening everything along the way.",
"Unfortunately it backed up most of the crud out my clean out rather than pushing it down the pipe to the street!",
"I used a shallow pail to fill five 5-gallon buckets with fatty liquid and hard (both light brown and black chalky) deposits.",
"I flushed the fatty liquid down the basement toilet, which has a 3 inch drain pipe, using a strainer to catch the solid stuff for disposal in the garbage.",
"It smelled nasty but the job wasn't as bad as it sounds (thank goodness my bathroom air is vented outside!",
").",
"The kitchen sink and dishwasher now drains very fast.",
"I also installed an Oatey vent relief valve under the kitchen sink in the drain line between the trap and the elbow that leads the pipe down the wall to the basement.",
"No more gurgling sounds from air being drawn through the water filled trap by the sucking action of the water rushing down the drain pipe!",
"Buy a Drain King for hair balls and blockages you can reach without a bend or trap in the pipe.",
"Buy a Clog Hog and rent, buy, or borrow a power washer for cleaning out a long length of fat filled drain pipe -- careful, though, you must order the particular Hog model associated with your power washer.",
"Note that if your pipe is under a slab rather than under a basement floor you can run the Clog Hog \"uphill\" from your outside clean out back towards your blockage.",
"The crud then passes with plenty of water back towards the street and you can watch it all without any need for buckets and toilet flushing!",
"Both products are well made and should stand up to multiple cleanings.",
"I know I sound like an employee of Clog Hog, but despite my misgivings about the endorsements that mostly appear on websites supported by them, I took a chance and am so grateful I did.",
"Be sure to wear a mask to avoid breathing in the fine particles of the drain contents and wrap a piece of duct tape around the Clog Hog hose a few feet from the nozzle so you won't accidentally pull it out of the pipe opening and risk spraying yourself with the fine high pressure water spray than can penetrate skin!",
"Only operate it in the pipe!!!"
] |
Westerns of any kind are just not my genre, paranormal or not. This one has changed my mind though, but only for this author. She made a western that was a bit, paranormal, steam punk, and apocalyptic sci-fi. I loved it.
Our heroine is Molly, a woman who has not had an easy life, but it has never been boring, and especially as a marshall who according to law is the property of her father till she is married and then becomes property of her husband. Her father is not a good man and the man he plans to marry her to is slime incarnate. Throw in that there is a bounty on her head from the very criminals she is duty bound to capture, her father is trying to force a marriage, and her best friend decides to impersonate her as the bride to be to keep her from being shot on site upon arriving home where a hot wolfman sherriff who wants molly for his own is waiting...well lets just say the fireworks and gun fire ensues into a wonderful book.
I am looking forward to reading Parker's honor, the next book in the series and honestly would recommend Mandy M. Roth to anyone who enjoys a good read, a good laugh, and a story that makes you think..how does she come up with this! | 2 | positive | [
"Westerns of any kind are just not my genre, paranormal or not.",
"This one has changed my mind though, but only for this author.",
"She made a western that was a bit, paranormal, steam punk, and apocalyptic sci-fi.",
"I loved it.",
"Our heroine is Molly, a woman who has not had an easy life, but it has never been boring, and especially as a marshall who according to law is the property of her father till she is married and then becomes property of her husband.",
"Her father is not a good man and the man he plans to marry her to is slime incarnate.",
"Throw in that there is a bounty on her head from the very criminals she is duty bound to capture, her father is trying to force a marriage, and her best friend decides to impersonate her as the bride to be to keep her from being shot on site upon arriving home where a hot wolfman sherriff who wants molly for his own is waiting...",
"well lets just say the fireworks and gun fire ensues into a wonderful book.",
"I am looking forward to reading Parker's honor, the next book in the series and honestly would recommend Mandy M.",
"Roth to anyone who enjoys a good read, a good laugh, and a story that makes you think..",
"how does she come up with this!"
] |
My love of Happy Cola is not the slightest bit healthy. In fact, if you look at the nutrition facts for Happy Cola (not recommended), Happy Cola is not the slightest bit healthy. I'm pretty sure each individual delicious chewy cola is like 290 calories. When you finish the bag, you better plug in P90, or you are totally f'd. These delicious cola-flavored chewables are not for amateurs. I'm pretty sure they should be left for 12-year-olds with unlimited metabolism, but I've always had a rebellious side.
This is my favorite item in the Haribo product line. That hint of cola-flavor (is it Pepsi or Coke? I'll never know) is exactly what I need in my life. When you need a change-up I recommend going crazy with the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Haribo-Gummi-Candy-Fizzy-Cola-5-Ounce-Bags-Pack-of-12/dp/B000EVT06K/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Haribo Gummi Candy, Fizzy Cola, 5-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12)</a> which is a totally different experience.
In other news, if you do Subscribe and Save at around $1.00/bag, you are saving at least $0.29 per unit versus purchasing at over-priced New York City bodegas. I love per-unit savings almost as much as I love calling in sick and playing golf. What, no one else does that?
5 stars, easy. | 2 | positive | [
"My love of Happy Cola is not the slightest bit healthy.",
"In fact, if you look at the nutrition facts for Happy Cola (not recommended), Happy Cola is not the slightest bit healthy.",
"I'm pretty sure each individual delicious chewy cola is like 290 calories.",
"When you finish the bag, you better plug in P90, or you are totally f'd.",
"These delicious cola-flavored chewables are not for amateurs.",
"I'm pretty sure they should be left for 12-year-olds with unlimited metabolism, but I've always had a rebellious side.",
"This is my favorite item in the Haribo product line.",
"That hint of cola-flavor (is it Pepsi or Coke?",
"I'll never know) is exactly what I need in my life.",
"When you need a change-up I recommend going crazy with the <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Haribo-Gummi-Candy-Fizzy-Cola-5-Ounce-Bags-Pack-of-12/dp/B000EVT06K/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?",
"ie=UTF8\">Haribo Gummi Candy, Fizzy Cola, 5-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12)</a> which is a totally different experience.",
"In other news, if you do Subscribe and Save at around $1.",
"00/bag, you are saving at least $0.",
"29 per unit versus purchasing at over-priced New York City bodegas.",
"I love per-unit savings almost as much as I love calling in sick and playing golf.",
"What, no one else does that?",
"5 stars, easy."
] |
The Sawyer Water Filter ! Both Ends ! 5/16 " ID Fits So Perfectly ! A Perfect Grip ! On Or Off ! Prying ? Optional ! Cut As Needed ! Inside The Bottle Or Out ! Food Grade Soft Silicone ! And The 1/2" OD ? Impressive ! Snow White ? Almost ! And So Soft And Rubbery ! Thanks Amazon ! All Good ! 10 Feet ! | 2 | positive | [
"The Sawyer Water Filter!",
"Both Ends!",
"5/16 \" ID Fits So Perfectly!",
"A Perfect Grip!",
"On Or Off!",
"Prying?",
"Optional!",
"Cut As Needed!",
"Inside The Bottle Or Out!",
"Food Grade Soft Silicone!",
"And The 1/2\" OD?",
"Impressive!",
"Snow White?",
"Almost!",
"And So Soft And Rubbery!",
"Thanks Amazon!",
"All Good!",
"10 Feet!"
] |
I saw this on America's Test Kitchen TV show. They recommend this model as their favorite. The roaster is easy to put together. The cross ring is a little tight to snap right in the groove first time. All and all it's a very good roaster and does a very good job. The chicken lifted off easily. The best thing I the skin is crispy all around and no soggy bottom. Even with the oven rack, the back of the chicken never turn crispy. Take one extra step by separating the skin and the meat (breast, thigh and leg), in way they are not sticking together. Poke some holes on the skins (breast, back and especially legs and thighs). Pat dry and season the chicken. The fat drains out from the skin creating a nice crispy skin. For extra flavor and moisture, slip small tiny butter pat on top of chicken breast in between the skin and meat to keep it moist throughout the cooking. (sort of self basting and add extra flavor)
I like this model because it's elevated higher than other model. The chicken legs is not into the dripping pool of liquids. You still have to use a roasting pan to catch the extra juices overflowing from the dripping pan. I feel more confident using this roaster than an actual beer can. I am not sure about the paints from the beer can do to the chicken. I highly recommend this model. The cleaning is very easy to clean.
I am going to experiment more on different way of season the chicken. | 2 | positive | [
"I saw this on America's Test Kitchen TV show.",
"They recommend this model as their favorite.",
"The roaster is easy to put together.",
"The cross ring is a little tight to snap right in the groove first time.",
"All and all it's a very good roaster and does a very good job.",
"The chicken lifted off easily.",
"The best thing I the skin is crispy all around and no soggy bottom.",
"Even with the oven rack, the back of the chicken never turn crispy.",
"Take one extra step by separating the skin and the meat (breast, thigh and leg), in way they are not sticking together.",
"Poke some holes on the skins (breast, back and especially legs and thighs).",
"Pat dry and season the chicken.",
"The fat drains out from the skin creating a nice crispy skin.",
"For extra flavor and moisture, slip small tiny butter pat on top of chicken breast in between the skin and meat to keep it moist throughout the cooking.",
"(sort of self basting and add extra flavor)\n\nI like this model because it's elevated higher than other model.",
"The chicken legs is not into the dripping pool of liquids.",
"You still have to use a roasting pan to catch the extra juices overflowing from the dripping pan.",
"I feel more confident using this roaster than an actual beer can.",
"I am not sure about the paints from the beer can do to the chicken.",
"I highly recommend this model.",
"The cleaning is very easy to clean.",
"I am going to experiment more on different way of season the chicken."
] |
I ordered the sample chapter and found the men a bit too sniping and snarky to each other and later realized that I had accidentally bought the book. I decided what the hell, may as well read it, as it's all of $4. Jae Sun Kim is taking some time off his one track life/career and giving himself a week of scuba diving in Belize. Shane McCormack is the sexy Texan dive master. Mysteriously the two have to share a cabin and unsurprisingly, things get more involved from there... I initially found Jae Sun Kim and Shane McCormack too snippy and power playing, and they never really got into a groove that worked for me. The sex was good, great for them, pleasant enough to read, but the relationship dynamics never really convinced me. I found that Shane took all the risks and Jae Sun took all the power and Jae Sun definitely did not share nicely.
Mild Spoiler
Giving Shane one type of background and then making him so academically qualified didn't really fit either, and that whole part didn't convince me.
So I wasn't displeased to read it, and the words all flowed in the right order and I didn't skip any of it, and I finished it in one day. The medical lingo felt accurate and was presented confidently. But I had fundamental problems with both characters: Shane had huge inconsistencies and Kim was so controlling that I never warmed to him. So I never really bought into either of them.
That said, I did like it, I just don't know if it's going into my keeper pile (though does that term even apply anymore, to electronic books?) Okay, I don't know if it's going into my reread pile. | 2 | positive | [
"I ordered the sample chapter and found the men a bit too sniping and snarky to each other and later realized that I had accidentally bought the book.",
"I decided what the hell, may as well read it, as it's all of $4.",
"Jae Sun Kim is taking some time off his one track life/career and giving himself a week of scuba diving in Belize.",
"Shane McCormack is the sexy Texan dive master.",
"Mysteriously the two have to share a cabin and unsurprisingly, things get more involved from there...",
"I initially found Jae Sun Kim and Shane McCormack too snippy and power playing, and they never really got into a groove that worked for me.",
"The sex was good, great for them, pleasant enough to read, but the relationship dynamics never really convinced me.",
"I found that Shane took all the risks and Jae Sun took all the power and Jae Sun definitely did not share nicely.",
"Mild Spoiler\n\nGiving Shane one type of background and then making him so academically qualified didn't really fit either, and that whole part didn't convince me.",
"So I wasn't displeased to read it, and the words all flowed in the right order and I didn't skip any of it, and I finished it in one day.",
"The medical lingo felt accurate and was presented confidently.",
"But I had fundamental problems with both characters: Shane had huge inconsistencies and Kim was so controlling that I never warmed to him.",
"So I never really bought into either of them.",
"That said, I did like it, I just don't know if it's going into my keeper pile (though does that term even apply anymore, to electronic books?",
") Okay, I don't know if it's going into my reread pile."
] |
This game is so much fun! I highly recommend it. It doesn't take too long to complete. It only took me about 2 weekends off and on to finish. Unlocking the different planes and color schemes is way cool. But be sure to pick the right plane for the right mission. I remember trying some missions and they were tough until I picked the right plane with the right weapons. I recommend getting an online walkthrough in order to purchase the best planes for each mission in the first run through. You can always buy the other planes later. So if you enjoy flying games and war games, then you will love this because you get both in one. Have fun! | 2 | positive | [
"This game is so much fun!",
"I highly recommend it.",
"It doesn't take too long to complete.",
"It only took me about 2 weekends off and on to finish.",
"Unlocking the different planes and color schemes is way cool.",
"But be sure to pick the right plane for the right mission.",
"I remember trying some missions and they were tough until I picked the right plane with the right weapons.",
"I recommend getting an online walkthrough in order to purchase the best planes for each mission in the first run through.",
"You can always buy the other planes later.",
"So if you enjoy flying games and war games, then you will love this because you get both in one.",
"Have fun!"
] |
I have just recently purchased this router. Although I have a minor problem with the setting-up, this unit all together is fantastic! My problem is the wireless pc card inwhich I have to take out of the pcmcia slot adapter from the desktop when I load windows. It appears my Window98SE version does not load up properly with the card in placed. Manual said the card can be inplaced when shutting down and loading up. Techinical support could not find the problem. Nevetheless, this is a minor set back. The overall performance of the router is great. I haven't utilize all the features of the 713P, for instance, the printer server. I could only imagine it to be an asset when I have multiple connection sharing the same printer. Other features include: 4 wired port for desktop connections; WAP settings for privacy; and up to 135 shared wireless connections in one router.
I would like to add one new item Dlink just came out. This is for people who has a pocket pc (PDA). Dlink came out with a model DCF-650W wireless lan card for the pocket pc. I have the IPAQ 3635. This cards works great. It connects up to 11mbps duplicate of the dwl-650. It is a bit pricy but since you are thinking of getting this 713P, you'd might aswell get this card. It has been tested and is compatibile with: Compaq IPAQ; Casio E115 and E125; Sharp Telios; HP Jornada 720; and Intel Pentium/X86 CPU. It has not came out of the market as of 9/01; however, you can pick one up at Dlink.com. | 2 | positive | [
"I have just recently purchased this router.",
"Although I have a minor problem with the setting-up, this unit all together is fantastic!",
"My problem is the wireless pc card inwhich I have to take out of the pcmcia slot adapter from the desktop when I load windows.",
"It appears my Window98SE version does not load up properly with the card in placed.",
"Manual said the card can be inplaced when shutting down and loading up.",
"Techinical support could not find the problem.",
"Nevetheless, this is a minor set back.",
"The overall performance of the router is great.",
"I haven't utilize all the features of the 713P, for instance, the printer server.",
"I could only imagine it to be an asset when I have multiple connection sharing the same printer.",
"Other features include: 4 wired port for desktop connections; WAP settings for privacy; and up to 135 shared wireless connections in one router.",
"I would like to add one new item Dlink just came out.",
"This is for people who has a pocket pc (PDA).",
"Dlink came out with a model DCF-650W wireless lan card for the pocket pc.",
"I have the IPAQ 3635.",
"This cards works great.",
"It connects up to 11mbps duplicate of the dwl-650.",
"It is a bit pricy but since you are thinking of getting this 713P, you'd might aswell get this card.",
"It has been tested and is compatibile with: Compaq IPAQ; Casio E115 and E125; Sharp Telios; HP Jornada 720; and Intel Pentium/X86 CPU.",
"It has not came out of the market as of 9/01; however, you can pick one up at Dlink.",
"com."
] |
I have had this knife KISS Tanto combo for several years, I use it every day for something , whether I'm opening a package, trimming a string from something, cutting picture from the newspaper, sharpening a pencil etc. Being right handed and normally wear jeans, I find this knife fits perfectly in my right side pocket. 1 thing that I did with mine is remove the thumb stud. I can slide it out, open it,, use it close it, slide it back in my pocket in the most swift and efficient manner using only ONE HAND. I have yet been able to find a suitable replacement. It is an every day pocket knife with a 2.25" blade, it is not a screwdriver, it is not a chisel, it is not a pry bar, it can be a money clip if all you clip is a few bills, not useful as a money clip with 2 credit cards, drivers license a picture or 2 and bills. It is a knife, a very sharp one (well @ least mine is VERY sharp) and I don't let everybody and anybody use it if some asks for my knife I ask them what they need it for as I know from experience others may not handle this knife with the same care as I do. that helps eliminate the "Band Aid moments" and keeps my knife in perfect working order. I have several of these waiting on the shelf to be used when my original one wears out......... like I said b4 it's been several years so far (also makes a great and unique groomsman gift) | 2 | positive | [
"I have had this knife KISS Tanto combo for several years, I use it every day for something , whether I'm opening a package, trimming a string from something, cutting picture from the newspaper, sharpening a pencil etc.",
"Being right handed and normally wear jeans, I find this knife fits perfectly in my right side pocket.",
"1 thing that I did with mine is remove the thumb stud.",
"I can slide it out, open it,, use it close it, slide it back in my pocket in the most swift and efficient manner using only ONE HAND.",
"I have yet been able to find a suitable replacement.",
"It is an every day pocket knife with a 2.",
"25\" blade, it is not a screwdriver, it is not a chisel, it is not a pry bar, it can be a money clip if all you clip is a few bills, not useful as a money clip with 2 credit cards, drivers license a picture or 2 and bills.",
"It is a knife, a very sharp one (well @ least mine is VERY sharp) and I don't let everybody and anybody use it if some asks for my knife I ask them what they need it for as I know from experience others may not handle this knife with the same care as I do.",
"that helps eliminate the \"Band Aid moments\" and keeps my knife in perfect working order.",
"I have several of these waiting on the shelf to be used when my original one wears out....",
"....",
".",
"like I said b4 it's been several years so far (also makes a great and unique groomsman gift)"
] |
This album deserves three and a half stars (I rounded up generously) when considered within the context of all Rolling Stones albums. "Exile on Main Street" and "Sticky Fingers" for example would be five stars. Even with a mediocre score this album is definitely a valuable underdog in the Stones catalogue since it starts off so well. The first four songs are all excellent: "If You Can't Rock Me" is a characteristic Stones song with Wyman and Richard building a nice little riff. "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" is a motown cover but Jagger pulls it off well- this song reminds me very much of the feeling of `Exile...' Many Stones fans dismiss "It's Only Rock n Roll" because it is so heavily played on Classic Rock stations but it really is a great song. It has that funky groove that only the Stones can construct with guitars which rock but are also subtle. "Till the Next Goodbye" is a great acoustic song on par with songs like "Winter" from "Goat's Head Soup," yet is more accessible than say, "Wild Horses." It isn't quite as dramatic and has its place. Many reviewers here tend to love "Time Waits For No One" but I find it kind of boring, the lyrics are a bit cliched. "Luxury" is somewhat reggae, has an interesting groove at times but is not all that interesting. Again the lyrics are not passionate, the emotion is lacking- the song is about nothing really. "Dance Little Sister" is pure and straightforward rock n roll but is highly repetitive. "If You Really Want to Be My Friend" is bland and silly and after the decent song before it, sort of closes the door the album. "Shorts and Curlies" is a fun song and quite funky. Rounding out the album is more facetiousness with "Fingerprint File" with a hint of disco/ reggae influences, it ends stupidly. The album starts fast with the first four tracks and then meanders and crashes. Too much humor can kill I think, but, based on the strength of a number of select songs "It's Only Rock n Roll" is a desirable Stones album. | 2 | positive | [
"This album deserves three and a half stars (I rounded up generously) when considered within the context of all Rolling Stones albums.",
"\"Exile on Main Street\" and \"Sticky Fingers\" for example would be five stars.",
"Even with a mediocre score this album is definitely a valuable underdog in the Stones catalogue since it starts off so well.",
"The first four songs are all excellent: \"If You Can't Rock Me\" is a characteristic Stones song with Wyman and Richard building a nice little riff.",
"\"Ain't Too Proud to Beg\" is a motown cover but Jagger pulls it off well- this song reminds me very much of the feeling of `Exile...",
"' Many Stones fans dismiss \"It's Only Rock n Roll\" because it is so heavily played on Classic Rock stations but it really is a great song.",
"It has that funky groove that only the Stones can construct with guitars which rock but are also subtle.",
"\"Till the Next Goodbye\" is a great acoustic song on par with songs like \"Winter\" from \"Goat's Head Soup,\" yet is more accessible than say, \"Wild Horses.",
"\" It isn't quite as dramatic and has its place.",
"Many reviewers here tend to love \"Time Waits For No One\" but I find it kind of boring, the lyrics are a bit cliched.",
"\"Luxury\" is somewhat reggae, has an interesting groove at times but is not all that interesting.",
"Again the lyrics are not passionate, the emotion is lacking- the song is about nothing really.",
"\"Dance Little Sister\" is pure and straightforward rock n roll but is highly repetitive.",
"\"If You Really Want to Be My Friend\" is bland and silly and after the decent song before it, sort of closes the door the album.",
"\"Shorts and Curlies\" is a fun song and quite funky.",
"Rounding out the album is more facetiousness with \"Fingerprint File\" with a hint of disco/ reggae influences, it ends stupidly.",
"The album starts fast with the first four tracks and then meanders and crashes.",
"Too much humor can kill I think, but, based on the strength of a number of select songs \"It's Only Rock n Roll\" is a desirable Stones album."
] |
There are many aspects of this book I absolutely loved. The story is wonderful. It is different than most other books. There is great dialogue and the adventures are exciting. The characters are my favorite though. The characters are created so realistically (for talking animals at least) and they all have dimension. Really, the only thing I dislike about it is that it starts slowly. It sets everything up, and thats great, but I prefer books that have me from the beginning.
I recommend this book specifically to anyone who loves C.S. Lewis of course. Prince Caspian is also great for young adult readers, as well as anyone who is a Christian or who enjoys religion and/or Christianity. | 2 | positive | [
"There are many aspects of this book I absolutely loved.",
"The story is wonderful.",
"It is different than most other books.",
"There is great dialogue and the adventures are exciting.",
"The characters are my favorite though.",
"The characters are created so realistically (for talking animals at least) and they all have dimension.",
"Really, the only thing I dislike about it is that it starts slowly.",
"It sets everything up, and thats great, but I prefer books that have me from the beginning.",
"I recommend this book specifically to anyone who loves C.",
"S. Lewis of course.",
"Prince Caspian is also great for young adult readers, as well as anyone who is a Christian or who enjoys religion and/or Christianity."
] |
Product description states that this shampoo is good for "Thin, fine hair in need of volume." That's my hair. Thin. Fine. Limp. Unattractive. Needs one or two volumizing products just to look "normal." With this shampoo, I'm one step ahead as soon as I've shampooed. It volumizes as well as any one after-shampoo product. Leaves my hair shiny and easy to style. Lathered well. Rinsed easily. I'm going to order the conditioner and see how they work together. I am not wild about the scent. To me, it seems woodsy and masculine. But I do love the effect on my hair. | 2 | positive | [
"Product description states that this shampoo is good for \"Thin, fine hair in need of volume.",
"\" That's my hair.",
"Thin.",
"Fine.",
"Limp.",
"Unattractive.",
"Needs one or two volumizing products just to look \"normal.",
"\" With this shampoo, I'm one step ahead as soon as I've shampooed.",
"It volumizes as well as any one after-shampoo product.",
"Leaves my hair shiny and easy to style.",
"Lathered well.",
"Rinsed easily.",
"I'm going to order the conditioner and see how they work together.",
"I am not wild about the scent.",
"To me, it seems woodsy and masculine.",
"But I do love the effect on my hair."
] |
Thoroughly compelling thriller. Shot on location across Europe. Further evidence that movies can (or at least, could) be entertaining without CGI, blatant cursing, and explicit sex.
Edward Fox is suave as The Jackal. In my opinion, the best proof of his total dedication to the job is his willingness to sleep with both men and women to attain entry or elude authorities. Michael Lonsdale as the detective is just as good as the overworked and underappreciated detective. It's frustrating that these two excellent actors did relatively few mainstream American films. Eagle-eye viewers might notice a young(er) Edward Hardwicke at the end. Doesn't quite look like Dr. Watson without the mustache!
This is not a critique of the film, but this DVD is over 10 years old. That's an eternity in media nowadays. Both main actors are still alive (and indeed, active) so perhaps one or both could be enticed to provide commentary for a new release? | 2 | positive | [
"Thoroughly compelling thriller.",
"Shot on location across Europe.",
"Further evidence that movies can (or at least, could) be entertaining without CGI, blatant cursing, and explicit sex.",
"Edward Fox is suave as The Jackal.",
"In my opinion, the best proof of his total dedication to the job is his willingness to sleep with both men and women to attain entry or elude authorities.",
"Michael Lonsdale as the detective is just as good as the overworked and underappreciated detective.",
"It's frustrating that these two excellent actors did relatively few mainstream American films.",
"Eagle-eye viewers might notice a young(er) Edward Hardwicke at the end.",
"Doesn't quite look like Dr.",
"Watson without the mustache!",
"This is not a critique of the film, but this DVD is over 10 years old.",
"That's an eternity in media nowadays.",
"Both main actors are still alive (and indeed, active) so perhaps one or both could be enticed to provide commentary for a new release?"
] |
Kevin Costner is one of the most athletic actors in film history. Not many others could have made Crash Davis believable in Bull Durham. In this movie, Costner shows his athletic ability again, playing a round of golf with a variety of gardening tools and swtich-hitting his drives.
Costner also shows another side of his talent - his title role is a not-too-bright loser. This is a big departure from his epic heros in Waterworld and The Postman. As you might suspect, he's a better loser than he is a hero.
One other thing about the golf in this movie - while some of it is pretty out there (does ESPN really televise pro-am's from podunk towns in West Texas?), there's nothing really unstable. No PA guys doing play-by-play or generic white uniforms or anything like that. The scene on the driving range before the US Open is a classic!
The rest of the cast is solid, and Cheech Marin nearly steals the movie (as he often does). The plot does hold one big surprise (the end isn't what you think it's going to be), but is fairly predictable otherwise. The soundtrack is great, the West Texas and North Carolina scenery is great, and there's more than a few laughs.
Pick it up and enjoy! | 2 | positive | [
"Kevin Costner is one of the most athletic actors in film history.",
"Not many others could have made Crash Davis believable in Bull Durham.",
"In this movie, Costner shows his athletic ability again, playing a round of golf with a variety of gardening tools and swtich-hitting his drives.",
"Costner also shows another side of his talent - his title role is a not-too-bright loser.",
"This is a big departure from his epic heros in Waterworld and The Postman.",
"As you might suspect, he's a better loser than he is a hero.",
"One other thing about the golf in this movie - while some of it is pretty out there (does ESPN really televise pro-am's from podunk towns in West Texas?",
"), there's nothing really unstable.",
"No PA guys doing play-by-play or generic white uniforms or anything like that.",
"The scene on the driving range before the US Open is a classic!",
"The rest of the cast is solid, and Cheech Marin nearly steals the movie (as he often does).",
"The plot does hold one big surprise (the end isn't what you think it's going to be), but is fairly predictable otherwise.",
"The soundtrack is great, the West Texas and North Carolina scenery is great, and there's more than a few laughs.",
"Pick it up and enjoy!"
] |
I've owned a Collins gem Portuguese dictionary since the 1970's. I have carried it for years when I needed it. I have worn off half the cover from use. (Yet the binding is still intact, and there are no loose pages, so you know it is of good quality.) The 4th edition is the current edition.
Having used all the various editions, and still using them all as I keep one in various places at home/office etc., I can compare the strengths and weaknesses.
First of all, the Collins gem dictionary is the best portable dictionary around. I have used or examined all of the others and thrown or given them away because the Collins is the best. It is written clearly, has the most words, and contains as much information as possible for a small book. It is truly pocket size, meaning it will fit in your shirt pocket. Over the years it has gotten a little thicker due to more words, more definitions of each word, and thicker paper. I personally think it's about a half inch too thick to be really comfortable in my shirt pocket, but unless you can find an older, thinner version with the onion skin paper, this is the best you can do. I do have concern that the newer, thicker paper might not wear as well. The onion skin paper seems to hold up better in my 50 year old Bible, and I wonder if this new paper will be as durable. (I guess I'll find out in another 30-50 years)
This edition (4th) has a plasticized cover so it won't break down like my 30 year old copy. It also has more entries under each word. For example, a common verb like the English "run" has dozens of definitions. It would be impossible to list them all in a pocket dictionary, but the latest editions have more than the earlier editions. This makes it more likely to get an accurate translation of a word. This edition also has better explanatory pages listing verb conjugations and the like. Unless you could already conjugate "ser" - "to be" - how would you otherwise know that "seja", "fui", and "foram" were all forms of "ser"? However, the dictionary still only lists "see verb ser" under these conjugations. There is plenty of room on the line next to "fui" to define it ("I was") rather than just refer to another page. But it continues to improve over the years.
For more formal translation work, or to use on archaic literature, I use a more complete dictionary - Novo Michaelis. Its 2 volumes are about 18 inches thick and anything but portable, however.
I recommend getting books from the US or Europe, rather than Brazil. Brazil, though fairly literate, has the lowest number of bookstores in the developed world per capita. This lack of a market means that the in-country publications are of poor quality and poorly edited and proofread. I rarely saw books in a Brazilian home unless they were schoolbooks, sciptures, pornography or in a teacher or intellectuals house. Lately, Brazilian publishers have taken to just publishing crooked photocopies that are often unreadable in their books and it can be difficult to even find a brand new book that doesn't already have a broken binding or loose pages.
For travel, or ordinary translation needs, this will serve quite well, and though I am quite fluent in Portuguese, I still use this most often when I need help to translate some literary word I have forgotten or never learned. Highly recommended from this user of 30 years. | 2 | positive | [
"I've owned a Collins gem Portuguese dictionary since the 1970's.",
"I have carried it for years when I needed it.",
"I have worn off half the cover from use.",
"(Yet the binding is still intact, and there are no loose pages, so you know it is of good quality.",
") The 4th edition is the current edition.",
"Having used all the various editions, and still using them all as I keep one in various places at home/office etc.",
", I can compare the strengths and weaknesses.",
"First of all, the Collins gem dictionary is the best portable dictionary around.",
"I have used or examined all of the others and thrown or given them away because the Collins is the best.",
"It is written clearly, has the most words, and contains as much information as possible for a small book.",
"It is truly pocket size, meaning it will fit in your shirt pocket.",
"Over the years it has gotten a little thicker due to more words, more definitions of each word, and thicker paper.",
"I personally think it's about a half inch too thick to be really comfortable in my shirt pocket, but unless you can find an older, thinner version with the onion skin paper, this is the best you can do.",
"I do have concern that the newer, thicker paper might not wear as well.",
"The onion skin paper seems to hold up better in my 50 year old Bible, and I wonder if this new paper will be as durable.",
"(I guess I'll find out in another 30-50 years)\n\nThis edition (4th) has a plasticized cover so it won't break down like my 30 year old copy.",
"It also has more entries under each word.",
"For example, a common verb like the English \"run\" has dozens of definitions.",
"It would be impossible to list them all in a pocket dictionary, but the latest editions have more than the earlier editions.",
"This makes it more likely to get an accurate translation of a word.",
"This edition also has better explanatory pages listing verb conjugations and the like.",
"Unless you could already conjugate \"ser\" - \"to be\" - how would you otherwise know that \"seja\", \"fui\", and \"foram\" were all forms of \"ser\"?",
"However, the dictionary still only lists \"see verb ser\" under these conjugations.",
"There is plenty of room on the line next to \"fui\" to define it (\"I was\") rather than just refer to another page.",
"But it continues to improve over the years.",
"For more formal translation work, or to use on archaic literature, I use a more complete dictionary - Novo Michaelis.",
"Its 2 volumes are about 18 inches thick and anything but portable, however.",
"I recommend getting books from the US or Europe, rather than Brazil.",
"Brazil, though fairly literate, has the lowest number of bookstores in the developed world per capita.",
"This lack of a market means that the in-country publications are of poor quality and poorly edited and proofread.",
"I rarely saw books in a Brazilian home unless they were schoolbooks, sciptures, pornography or in a teacher or intellectuals house.",
"Lately, Brazilian publishers have taken to just publishing crooked photocopies that are often unreadable in their books and it can be difficult to even find a brand new book that doesn't already have a broken binding or loose pages.",
"For travel, or ordinary translation needs, this will serve quite well, and though I am quite fluent in Portuguese, I still use this most often when I need help to translate some literary word I have forgotten or never learned.",
"Highly recommended from this user of 30 years."
] |
This album consists of the tracks Baker recorded especially for the Bruce Weber documentary `Let's get lost' - a retrospective of the life of the great horn player and vocalist. Baker's life was troubled - his drug addiction is legendary, and ultimately caused his death, directly or indirectly, as the individual chooses to view the events. His musical genius is indisputable - and these recordings are an incredible witness to that. The group accompanying Baker (featured here on trumpet & vocals) is a small one: Frank Strazzeri (piano), John Leftwich (bass), Ralph Penland (drums & percussion) and Nicola Stilo (guitar & flute). There are standards a-plenty here - songs that will be loved forever by the likes of Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn, Cole Porter, Johnny Burke & Jimmy VanHuesen, Antonio Carlos Jobim - as well as a tune by none other than Elvis Costello, just to show that great ones are still being written.
Baker was always a fine vocalist - and no one else sounds quite like him. There are times when it sounds like he's hanging onto the notes by his fingernails - but there's never a moment (here, or in anything I've ever heard him sing) when he sounds detached from the song. Every one of his performances is filtered through his heart and soul - and that's a beautiful thing to experience. Without taking such extreme liberties that the melody is unrecognizable (as many who style themselves `jazz vocalists' seem to do), Baker lovingly caresses each tune and makes it his own. The sheer intimacy that Baker is able to express in the love songs makes the listener feel like he or she is eavesdropping on a conversation from the next table in a dimly lit, wee-hours jazz club - and it's a privilege to share such raw, honest feelings.
The players are perfect in their support here - Baker's voice is the center of every arrangement, but with an instrument as magnetic as the singer possesses, how could it be otherwise? His trumpet playing is as fine as ever, even at this late stage of the game. It's sometimes sad to listen - there's pain so clearly and eloquently expressed in every song - but there's an unnamable joy present as well, for what a gift it is that he shares with us!
Weber's documentary is hard to watch as well - Baker's life was a hard one, filled with pain and sorrow, for which he turned to heroin. It's heartbreaking to witness someone hurting so much - but his music is without question of the timeless variety, and something to be treasured. | 2 | positive | [
"This album consists of the tracks Baker recorded especially for the Bruce Weber documentary `Let's get lost' - a retrospective of the life of the great horn player and vocalist.",
"Baker's life was troubled - his drug addiction is legendary, and ultimately caused his death, directly or indirectly, as the individual chooses to view the events.",
"His musical genius is indisputable - and these recordings are an incredible witness to that.",
"The group accompanying Baker (featured here on trumpet & vocals) is a small one: Frank Strazzeri (piano), John Leftwich (bass), Ralph Penland (drums & percussion) and Nicola Stilo (guitar & flute).",
"There are standards a-plenty here - songs that will be loved forever by the likes of Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn, Cole Porter, Johnny Burke & Jimmy VanHuesen, Antonio Carlos Jobim - as well as a tune by none other than Elvis Costello, just to show that great ones are still being written.",
"Baker was always a fine vocalist - and no one else sounds quite like him.",
"There are times when it sounds like he's hanging onto the notes by his fingernails - but there's never a moment (here, or in anything I've ever heard him sing) when he sounds detached from the song.",
"Every one of his performances is filtered through his heart and soul - and that's a beautiful thing to experience.",
"Without taking such extreme liberties that the melody is unrecognizable (as many who style themselves `jazz vocalists' seem to do), Baker lovingly caresses each tune and makes it his own.",
"The sheer intimacy that Baker is able to express in the love songs makes the listener feel like he or she is eavesdropping on a conversation from the next table in a dimly lit, wee-hours jazz club - and it's a privilege to share such raw, honest feelings.",
"The players are perfect in their support here - Baker's voice is the center of every arrangement, but with an instrument as magnetic as the singer possesses, how could it be otherwise?",
"His trumpet playing is as fine as ever, even at this late stage of the game.",
"It's sometimes sad to listen - there's pain so clearly and eloquently expressed in every song - but there's an unnamable joy present as well, for what a gift it is that he shares with us!",
"Weber's documentary is hard to watch as well - Baker's life was a hard one, filled with pain and sorrow, for which he turned to heroin.",
"It's heartbreaking to witness someone hurting so much - but his music is without question of the timeless variety, and something to be treasured."
] |
A zany tale that still holds well to the test of time even though it came out in 1949.
Look for a very small role played by a Marilyn Monroe before she went platinum blonde. The Marx Brothers are amusing as usual. Groucho has the best lines. Harpo, of course, plays his big harp as usual and Chico gets to be the charlatan and then the hero of the play that happens amidst a search by Madame Egilechi for valuable diamonds. Raymond Burr, who would later go on to play the lead role in "Perry Mason", plays one of the thugs of madame, who gets to strike a pose early on in an attempt to seduce Harpo. The film was made to pay off the gambling debts of Chico Marx and perhaps as a way to increase Harpo Marx's stardom. The film ran out of money at the end so they had it up on the rooftops around advertising billboards. This is considered one of the worst Marx Brother films ever (Groucho agreed) and yet it's still in "B-ish" grade range on my scale. As some people have said today the Marx Brothers were ahead of their time and it shows. This would be the last movie they did together. STORY/PLOTTING: B minus to B; CHARACTERS/DIALOGUE: B minus; HUMOR: B minus to B; WHEN WATCHED: today; OVERALL GRADE: B minus to B.
BEST DIALOGUE (possible spoilers): Detective Sam Grunion, narrator of the story: I am the same Sam Grunion who solved the international uranium-mining swindle. Scotland Yard was baffled; the FBI was baffled. They sent for me and the case was solved immediately: I confessed. // Detective Sam Grunion, narrator of the story: Here's another Broadway hopeful: Faustino the Great. For 20 years he was an organ grinder with a monkey. Then one day the monkey went on strike. He wanted shorter hours and longer bananas. /// Faustino the Great: How long you study music? Mr. Lyons: Fifteen years. Faustino the Great: Fifteen. You know, two more years you could've been a plumber? ///[singing the song WHO STOLE THE JAM?, Bunny smacks dolls in highchairs] Bunny Dolan: Mama wants to know who made this mess. Mama's gonna kick some teeth in if you don't confess. // [Faustino, wanting to audition for Mike's show of "unknowns," promotes himself as a mind-reader] Faustino the Great: I no like-a to brag, but the thing I'm-a most unknown for is-a mind-reading. I give you demonstration. You're thinking of something. Mike Johnson: [dubiously] Right, so far. Faustino the Great: You're thinking of a nice juicy steak with a French-a fried-a potatoes. Mike Johnson: [far less than impressed] The exit's over there. | 2 | positive | [
"A zany tale that still holds well to the test of time even though it came out in 1949.",
"Look for a very small role played by a Marilyn Monroe before she went platinum blonde.",
"The Marx Brothers are amusing as usual.",
"Groucho has the best lines.",
"Harpo, of course, plays his big harp as usual and Chico gets to be the charlatan and then the hero of the play that happens amidst a search by Madame Egilechi for valuable diamonds.",
"Raymond Burr, who would later go on to play the lead role in \"Perry Mason\", plays one of the thugs of madame, who gets to strike a pose early on in an attempt to seduce Harpo.",
"The film was made to pay off the gambling debts of Chico Marx and perhaps as a way to increase Harpo Marx's stardom.",
"The film ran out of money at the end so they had it up on the rooftops around advertising billboards.",
"This is considered one of the worst Marx Brother films ever (Groucho agreed) and yet it's still in \"B-ish\" grade range on my scale.",
"As some people have said today the Marx Brothers were ahead of their time and it shows.",
"This would be the last movie they did together.",
"STORY/PLOTTING: B minus to B; CHARACTERS/DIALOGUE: B minus; HUMOR: B minus to B; WHEN WATCHED: today; OVERALL GRADE: B minus to B.",
"BEST DIALOGUE (possible spoilers): Detective Sam Grunion, narrator of the story: I am the same Sam Grunion who solved the international uranium-mining swindle.",
"Scotland Yard was baffled; the FBI was baffled.",
"They sent for me and the case was solved immediately: I confessed.",
"// Detective Sam Grunion, narrator of the story: Here's another Broadway hopeful: Faustino the Great.",
"For 20 years he was an organ grinder with a monkey.",
"Then one day the monkey went on strike.",
"He wanted shorter hours and longer bananas.",
"/// Faustino the Great: How long you study music?",
"Mr.",
"Lyons: Fifteen years.",
"Faustino the Great: Fifteen.",
"You know, two more years you could've been a plumber?",
"///[singing the song WHO STOLE THE JAM?",
", Bunny smacks dolls in highchairs] Bunny Dolan: Mama wants to know who made this mess.",
"Mama's gonna kick some teeth in if you don't confess.",
"// [Faustino, wanting to audition for Mike's show of \"unknowns,\" promotes himself as a mind-reader] Faustino the Great: I no like-a to brag, but the thing I'm-a most unknown for is-a mind-reading.",
"I give you demonstration.",
"You're thinking of something.",
"Mike Johnson: [dubiously] Right, so far.",
"Faustino the Great: You're thinking of a nice juicy steak with a French-a fried-a potatoes.",
"Mike Johnson: [far less than impressed] The exit's over there."
] |
I listen to this cd, constantly, while driving. I swear it lowers my blood pressure. It is the first time I heard Caballe. I see why Mercury was so enamored with her voice--beautiful, soaring and the control is unbelievable. The entire cd is a heavenly gift from Mercury. The music is beauty and the lyrics are Freddy Mercury's spiritual swan song--wrestling and coming to terms with mortality (he always wore his sentiments on his sleeve). It is a privilege to be introduced to Montserrat Caballe. This cd is intimate, sad, joyous and exalted--just like him. It is so highly recommended. It is a treasure and a gift--just like him. | 2 | positive | [
"I listen to this cd, constantly, while driving.",
"I swear it lowers my blood pressure.",
"It is the first time I heard Caballe.",
"I see why Mercury was so enamored with her voice--beautiful, soaring and the control is unbelievable.",
"The entire cd is a heavenly gift from Mercury.",
"The music is beauty and the lyrics are Freddy Mercury's spiritual swan song--wrestling and coming to terms with mortality (he always wore his sentiments on his sleeve).",
"It is a privilege to be introduced to Montserrat Caballe.",
"This cd is intimate, sad, joyous and exalted--just like him.",
"It is so highly recommended.",
"It is a treasure and a gift--just like him."
] |
I remember watching this series on PBS years ago and really enjoying it, and I enjoyed seeing it again.
It's particularly enjoyable to watch the whole series and see how the characters developed. Leo McKern griped to people toward the end of his life that the only role he would be remembered for would be Rumpole, but it was his own fault. When an actor takes a character, makes it his own, and almost becomes it, then he has nobody except himself to blame.
There are some drawbacks though. As some others have mentioned, the audio is inconsistent. You constantly find yourself turning the sound up and down so you can hear the dialog.
Another drawback are the "Opening remarks" by John Mortimer tacked on to the beginning of each episode. He's more than difficult to understand. And, unlike some other DVD collections, the menu doesn't offer a selection that allows you to skip the opening credits and jump directly to the program.
As far as the stories are concerned- they are like most others. Some will keep you guessing until the very end and some others are given away seconds after the title appears. | 2 | positive | [
"I remember watching this series on PBS years ago and really enjoying it, and I enjoyed seeing it again.",
"It's particularly enjoyable to watch the whole series and see how the characters developed.",
"Leo McKern griped to people toward the end of his life that the only role he would be remembered for would be Rumpole, but it was his own fault.",
"When an actor takes a character, makes it his own, and almost becomes it, then he has nobody except himself to blame.",
"There are some drawbacks though.",
"As some others have mentioned, the audio is inconsistent.",
"You constantly find yourself turning the sound up and down so you can hear the dialog.",
"Another drawback are the \"Opening remarks\" by John Mortimer tacked on to the beginning of each episode.",
"He's more than difficult to understand.",
"And, unlike some other DVD collections, the menu doesn't offer a selection that allows you to skip the opening credits and jump directly to the program.",
"As far as the stories are concerned- they are like most others.",
"Some will keep you guessing until the very end and some others are given away seconds after the title appears."
] |
I love this film...It is perfect from beginning to end. Here's the deal...It is filmed more beautifully than just about any I've ever seen. The film score is un-matched in my opinion. The Goblins have created one of the best ever horror soundtracks to grace a film. It is such a compliment to Dario Argento's effects and intentions. I think the fact that an american is thrown into an unfamiliar country, situation, etc...adds to the intended portrayal of fear throughout. You can just sense that evil is present throughout the film thanks mostly to The Goblins. It is similar to the way you know evil is present in the Evil Dead Films, but only in the evil dead films the camera work (with sound) are indicators...In Suspiria it is mostly due to the Goblin soundtrack. Great piece of work...a truly beautiful nightmare! I recommend picking up the soundtrack to the film...very creepy! | 2 | positive | [
"I love this film...",
"It is perfect from beginning to end.",
"Here's the deal...",
"It is filmed more beautifully than just about any I've ever seen.",
"The film score is un-matched in my opinion.",
"The Goblins have created one of the best ever horror soundtracks to grace a film.",
"It is such a compliment to Dario Argento's effects and intentions.",
"I think the fact that an american is thrown into an unfamiliar country, situation, etc...",
"adds to the intended portrayal of fear throughout.",
"You can just sense that evil is present throughout the film thanks mostly to The Goblins.",
"It is similar to the way you know evil is present in the Evil Dead Films, but only in the evil dead films the camera work (with sound) are indicators...",
"In Suspiria it is mostly due to the Goblin soundtrack.",
"Great piece of work...",
"a truly beautiful nightmare!",
"I recommend picking up the soundtrack to the film...",
"very creepy!"
] |
This works really well for my neon tetras and clown loach. I usually add Seachem Prime, API Stress Zyme and API Stress Coat, to tap water and let the water sit in food quality buckets for a few days. I also run air bubbles into the water. Then, after I siphon and change the water in the fish tanks, I add a teaspoon of Seachem Neutral Regulator to a small cup of aquarium water and stir it until it dissolves. Then, I pour it back into their tank. Sure it's quite a process, but no fish has gotten sick since I started doing all this..
I also have some Molly Fish and they seem to do ok with this Neutral Regulator as well.
(I do not add this Neutral Regulator to my Goldfish tanks. But there I add aquarium salt.) | 2 | positive | [
"This works really well for my neon tetras and clown loach.",
"I usually add Seachem Prime, API Stress Zyme and API Stress Coat, to tap water and let the water sit in food quality buckets for a few days.",
"I also run air bubbles into the water.",
"Then, after I siphon and change the water in the fish tanks, I add a teaspoon of Seachem Neutral Regulator to a small cup of aquarium water and stir it until it dissolves.",
"Then, I pour it back into their tank.",
"Sure it's quite a process, but no fish has gotten sick since I started doing all this..",
"I also have some Molly Fish and they seem to do ok with this Neutral Regulator as well.",
"(I do not add this Neutral Regulator to my Goldfish tanks.",
"But there I add aquarium salt.",
")"
] |
Optics do matter, and I guess the Nikon name is more than just print on a digital camera. I tried this in a test against a Fuji 2.3 mp digital camera, a model that I like a lot, and the Coolpix beat the Fuji for clarity on shots of the same resolution. By a long country mile, too. The lens here must be the difference.
The features on the Coolpix include:
1. Lithium rechargeable battery (important.)
2. USB cable for fast transfer of pictures to the PC
3. Thumbnail display on the LCD on the back for quick review of shots
4. 5 different flash modes
5. A large 1.5 inch LCD display
6. Ability to do mini movies (avi)
7. 3X Optical Zoom (lens, not digital, very nice.)
8. Video out and cable in case you want to look at these on the family TV directly from the camera and not futz around on the computer.
The ergonomics are close to a regular point-and-shoot film camera. The settings dial is more or less easy to use; I tried the menu and setup on camera without using the manual and got it up and running right away. The "out-of-box" experience is enhanced by a large sheet of getting-started instructions that lead you through charging the battery in the separate charging station, loading the transfer software and taking a picture and getting it onto your PC.
The software includes ArcSoft "PhotoImpression" to manipulate your pictures. The interface is very simple and graphic with preview screens and virtual buttons. I prefer Photoshop Elements for image manipulation, but if you aren't very handy with computer graphic software, PhotoImpressions leads you by the hand to get your pictures as you like them.
All in all, I'd have to say that this is a very good amateur digital camera for the price, delivering performance beyond my expectations. | 2 | positive | [
"Optics do matter, and I guess the Nikon name is more than just print on a digital camera.",
"I tried this in a test against a Fuji 2.",
"3 mp digital camera, a model that I like a lot, and the Coolpix beat the Fuji for clarity on shots of the same resolution.",
"By a long country mile, too.",
"The lens here must be the difference.",
"The features on the Coolpix include:\n1.",
"Lithium rechargeable battery (important.",
")\n2.",
"USB cable for fast transfer of pictures to the PC\n3.",
"Thumbnail display on the LCD on the back for quick review of shots\n4.",
"5 different flash modes\n5.",
"A large 1.",
"5 inch LCD display\n6.",
"Ability to do mini movies (avi)\n7.",
"3X Optical Zoom (lens, not digital, very nice.",
")\n8.",
"Video out and cable in case you want to look at these on the family TV directly from the camera and not futz around on the computer.",
"The ergonomics are close to a regular point-and-shoot film camera.",
"The settings dial is more or less easy to use; I tried the menu and setup on camera without using the manual and got it up and running right away.",
"The \"out-of-box\" experience is enhanced by a large sheet of getting-started instructions that lead you through charging the battery in the separate charging station, loading the transfer software and taking a picture and getting it onto your PC.",
"The software includes ArcSoft \"PhotoImpression\" to manipulate your pictures.",
"The interface is very simple and graphic with preview screens and virtual buttons.",
"I prefer Photoshop Elements for image manipulation, but if you aren't very handy with computer graphic software, PhotoImpressions leads you by the hand to get your pictures as you like them.",
"All in all, I'd have to say that this is a very good amateur digital camera for the price, delivering performance beyond my expectations."
] |
"Permanet Waves" reminds me of my first days in college, when I moved in with my dad and rode the No. 7 bus from Genesee Street into Seattle Central Community College. I memorized every line and note. The music was a big departure for Rush, which had been one of my favorite high school bands. But the lyrics gave me some idea of possibilities. That my future could be fraught with turmoil but that'd I'd figure it out. And indeed I did. I graduated college with a journalism degree and went to work for a series of newspapers. I got over the rejection of trying to ask one of those Iranian girls out at SCCC. The Iranian boys shut me down. But tracks Spirit of Radio and Freewill reverberated through my head as I played them repeatedly on my old turntable and typed on my old mini Royal manual typewriter. I later found the love of my life and raised a family. I recently purchased an electronic copy of the album and burned a CD after I realized I like the album format and all that it provides. This particular album is powerful at least to me. And it rocks hard. And Lifeson was on Trailer Park Boys. Talk about perfect. | 2 | positive | [
"\"Permanet Waves\" reminds me of my first days in college, when I moved in with my dad and rode the No.",
"7 bus from Genesee Street into Seattle Central Community College.",
"I memorized every line and note.",
"The music was a big departure for Rush, which had been one of my favorite high school bands.",
"But the lyrics gave me some idea of possibilities.",
"That my future could be fraught with turmoil but that'd I'd figure it out.",
"And indeed I did.",
"I graduated college with a journalism degree and went to work for a series of newspapers.",
"I got over the rejection of trying to ask one of those Iranian girls out at SCCC.",
"The Iranian boys shut me down.",
"But tracks Spirit of Radio and Freewill reverberated through my head as I played them repeatedly on my old turntable and typed on my old mini Royal manual typewriter.",
"I later found the love of my life and raised a family.",
"I recently purchased an electronic copy of the album and burned a CD after I realized I like the album format and all that it provides.",
"This particular album is powerful at least to me.",
"And it rocks hard.",
"And Lifeson was on Trailer Park Boys.",
"Talk about perfect."
] |
This review is for a Car Vacuum Cleaner that is DC12-Volt 106W. This portable handheld vacuum can handle both wet & dry with the 16.4FT(5M) Power Cord that it comes with. It also tucks away into a nice compact blacl carry bag with zipper.
Here are some PROS & CONS:
PRO:
It can handle both wet & dry dirt.
Cord is long enough for inside of the car.
It comes with attachment heads.
It comes with hose extension.aww
It comes with a carry case to keep it contained.
CONS:
Wish the suction was bit stronger but still gets the job done.
Overall, this will come in handy and having this will get the job done.
[...] | 2 | positive | [
"This review is for a Car Vacuum Cleaner that is DC12-Volt 106W.",
"This portable handheld vacuum can handle both wet & dry with the 16.",
"4FT(5M) Power Cord that it comes with.",
"It also tucks away into a nice compact blacl carry bag with zipper.",
"Here are some PROS & CONS:\nPRO:\nIt can handle both wet & dry dirt.",
"Cord is long enough for inside of the car.",
"It comes with attachment heads.",
"It comes with hose extension.",
"aww\nIt comes with a carry case to keep it contained.",
"CONS:\nWish the suction was bit stronger but still gets the job done.",
"Overall, this will come in handy and having this will get the job done.",
"[...",
"]"
] |
Setup 4
Use 5
The Osborne is exactly what I was looking for in regards to a high-quality miter gauge. Although adequate, the supplied miter included with the saw required me to make test cuts in scrap and measure them with a protractor to ensure their accuracy. I'm afraid I just grew tired of dealing with that tedium.
The Osborne is very solid, very stable, and very accurate. There were some metal burrs on the base of the guide bar which I needed to grind down with the Dremel since they ground against the bottom of the guide slot, but once that was done the Osborne glides smoothly across the table - especially with a coat or two of paste wax. One reviewer mentioned something about the Osborne scratching his table saw. Since the guide is aluminum, I correctly guessed that the cast-iron top would win any battle between the two.
The guide fence was not perpendicular to the table out of the box, but it is EASY to apply some masking tape shims to the back to fix this problem and still keep the integrity of the crosscut angle. However, I did notice that the face of the guide fence is slightly bowed outward and is not perfectly flat. There is no indication that it affects the cut, however. The guide bar does rock slightly, but the company says that is normal and it also doesn't seem to affect the quality of the cuts.
If you want a quality miter gauge, I recommend the Osborne EB-3 without hesitation.
Here's a website with a detailed review - [...] | 2 | positive | [
"Setup 4\nUse 5\nThe Osborne is exactly what I was looking for in regards to a high-quality miter gauge.",
"Although adequate, the supplied miter included with the saw required me to make test cuts in scrap and measure them with a protractor to ensure their accuracy.",
"I'm afraid I just grew tired of dealing with that tedium.",
"The Osborne is very solid, very stable, and very accurate.",
"There were some metal burrs on the base of the guide bar which I needed to grind down with the Dremel since they ground against the bottom of the guide slot, but once that was done the Osborne glides smoothly across the table - especially with a coat or two of paste wax.",
"One reviewer mentioned something about the Osborne scratching his table saw.",
"Since the guide is aluminum, I correctly guessed that the cast-iron top would win any battle between the two.",
"The guide fence was not perpendicular to the table out of the box, but it is EASY to apply some masking tape shims to the back to fix this problem and still keep the integrity of the crosscut angle.",
"However, I did notice that the face of the guide fence is slightly bowed outward and is not perfectly flat.",
"There is no indication that it affects the cut, however.",
"The guide bar does rock slightly, but the company says that is normal and it also doesn't seem to affect the quality of the cuts.",
"If you want a quality miter gauge, I recommend the Osborne EB-3 without hesitation.",
"Here's a website with a detailed review - [...",
"]"
] |
I am trailing far behind on FPS games. I have only played, MOH 1 & 2 PS2, MOH Heroes 2 Wii, XIII PS2, COD Big Red One, PS2, & Red Steel Wii. I enjoyed all of them. Black is probably tied for 1st so far with COD BRO. The AI was pretty good in Black. They never stand still and they wear a lot of body armor. The sound effects, graphics, and scenery were outstanding. There was enough of a story line to make it interesting. Many say it is a short game. I thought the levels were tough and pretty long myself. The last level was HARD for me. I must have died 30 times. I really hope they make Black 2 for PS3 & Xbox 360. The next shooters I have on deck are Gears Of War, Halo 3, and COD 2 for Xbox 360. I'm glad I can review games and get the classics for a good price on Amazon! | 2 | positive | [
"I am trailing far behind on FPS games.",
"I have only played, MOH 1 & 2 PS2, MOH Heroes 2 Wii, XIII PS2, COD Big Red One, PS2, & Red Steel Wii.",
"I enjoyed all of them.",
"Black is probably tied for 1st so far with COD BRO.",
"The AI was pretty good in Black.",
"They never stand still and they wear a lot of body armor.",
"The sound effects, graphics, and scenery were outstanding.",
"There was enough of a story line to make it interesting.",
"Many say it is a short game.",
"I thought the levels were tough and pretty long myself.",
"The last level was HARD for me.",
"I must have died 30 times.",
"I really hope they make Black 2 for PS3 & Xbox 360.",
"The next shooters I have on deck are Gears Of War, Halo 3, and COD 2 for Xbox 360.",
"I'm glad I can review games and get the classics for a good price on Amazon!"
] |
For the price that I purchased it I wasn't expecting anything great. I was happily surprised when i received it in the mail. It fits my iPhone better than anything before and the quality is amazing. The leather is a great quality and the metallic band is very sturdy. I love this case and i love the fact that it is so different, but protects my phone at the same time. The free screen protector that came with it was a great bonus. The only issue is that once it's on, it will stay on. I like to swap my cases around and the only way I got this case off was by using the back of a pair of tweezers and a lot of will power. But overall it's amazing, great buy. And no, once i took off the case i didn't break it, thats how strong it is. I even have it on my phone right now. | 2 | positive | [
"For the price that I purchased it I wasn't expecting anything great.",
"I was happily surprised when i received it in the mail.",
"It fits my iPhone better than anything before and the quality is amazing.",
"The leather is a great quality and the metallic band is very sturdy.",
"I love this case and i love the fact that it is so different, but protects my phone at the same time.",
"The free screen protector that came with it was a great bonus.",
"The only issue is that once it's on, it will stay on.",
"I like to swap my cases around and the only way I got this case off was by using the back of a pair of tweezers and a lot of will power.",
"But overall it's amazing, great buy.",
"And no, once i took off the case i didn't break it, thats how strong it is.",
"I even have it on my phone right now."
] |
I thought the latest installment in George R.R. Martins A Song of Ice and Fire was fantastic. I have read some of the less than stellar reviews on this page and find their reasons for downing this book to be ridiculous, if you are a fan of this series. One complained about the introduction of new characters, well you have to introduce characters in a story where people are constantly getting killed. Another complained about a character no longer being a rogue, I believe that is called, in English Lit., a dynamic character.
Anyway I'll get off my stump now and tell you that this book is great for what it is, which is half a book. In a Feast for Crows you only get the story taking place in the southern half of Martin's Westeros. The rest of the story will be told in A Dance with Dragons coming next year. There are plenty of the things that you have come to love Martin for in this book, political intrigue, mystery, action, and I thought it ended on a pretty good cliffhanger.
Anybody who can insultingly liken Martin to Robert Jordan or Terry Goodkind is a fool. | 2 | positive | [
"I thought the latest installment in George R.",
"R. Martins A Song of Ice and Fire was fantastic.",
"I have read some of the less than stellar reviews on this page and find their reasons for downing this book to be ridiculous, if you are a fan of this series.",
"One complained about the introduction of new characters, well you have to introduce characters in a story where people are constantly getting killed.",
"Another complained about a character no longer being a rogue, I believe that is called, in English Lit.",
", a dynamic character.",
"Anyway I'll get off my stump now and tell you that this book is great for what it is, which is half a book.",
"In a Feast for Crows you only get the story taking place in the southern half of Martin's Westeros.",
"The rest of the story will be told in A Dance with Dragons coming next year.",
"There are plenty of the things that you have come to love Martin for in this book, political intrigue, mystery, action, and I thought it ended on a pretty good cliffhanger.",
"Anybody who can insultingly liken Martin to Robert Jordan or Terry Goodkind is a fool."
] |
I bought the awards edition of American Beauty, which contains one tape with the movie itself and a second tape that shows a 20 minute "Making of A.B" show with interviews with the director, producer and cast and then a one hour show where director Sam Mendes goes through storyboards about the making of the film, also bringing in his cinematographer for commentary.
I really can't add much to the reviews of the many people who liked this movie. This movie is great because people can relate to Lester and Carolyn and their feelings. I definitely can see myself writing a similar "how I contribute" letter to my company that Lester did. My wife could definitely see herself as getting obsessed over material things and how things look like Carolyn does. So it really is an eye opener in that respect. There were some things that I just didn't get (the video of the bag in the wind, Ricky's catatonic mother), but the performances of Kevin Spacey and Annette Benning more than overshadow these flaws.
I will say that if you can get through the bonus second tape, you'll probably only do it once. The "Making of" show was OK but nothing special, but I could only tolerate about 10 minutes of Sam Mendes' commentary on the story boards. If you are a budding moviemaker, you may want to watch it, but if you could care less to hear for five minutes why he chose to show a wide shot of Lester's office before he actually showed Lester at his desk early in the movie, I'd stop, hit the rewind button and put it back in its box forever. I would have preferred to see some deleted footage instead (even if it only was 10 minutes worth). | 2 | positive | [
"I bought the awards edition of American Beauty, which contains one tape with the movie itself and a second tape that shows a 20 minute \"Making of A.",
"B\" show with interviews with the director, producer and cast and then a one hour show where director Sam Mendes goes through storyboards about the making of the film, also bringing in his cinematographer for commentary.",
"I really can't add much to the reviews of the many people who liked this movie.",
"This movie is great because people can relate to Lester and Carolyn and their feelings.",
"I definitely can see myself writing a similar \"how I contribute\" letter to my company that Lester did.",
"My wife could definitely see herself as getting obsessed over material things and how things look like Carolyn does.",
"So it really is an eye opener in that respect.",
"There were some things that I just didn't get (the video of the bag in the wind, Ricky's catatonic mother), but the performances of Kevin Spacey and Annette Benning more than overshadow these flaws.",
"I will say that if you can get through the bonus second tape, you'll probably only do it once.",
"The \"Making of\" show was OK but nothing special, but I could only tolerate about 10 minutes of Sam Mendes' commentary on the story boards.",
"If you are a budding moviemaker, you may want to watch it, but if you could care less to hear for five minutes why he chose to show a wide shot of Lester's office before he actually showed Lester at his desk early in the movie, I'd stop, hit the rewind button and put it back in its box forever.",
"I would have preferred to see some deleted footage instead (even if it only was 10 minutes worth)."
] |
This is a very lightweight and handy cooking base which uses a butane/propane mix in a pressurized container as a fuel source. The fuel lasts because the heating is so quick and the stove works so efficiently. I like how lightweight this stove is, but it requires you to carry some additional pieces to make it useful. You must have a way to light the fuel, and you also need to carry pans, cups or some type of pot to cook in. As long as you are happy carrying those, this will work well for cooking.
I just spent a week camping and using both this and a JetBoil. The MSR stove is lighter, about the same as far as efficieny and works and heats well. We used these stoves as heating stoves for a BSA troop. They worked well due to the low cost and because each of the boys already had their own cook set to cook and eat with. For outfitting a troop at a low cost, this works great.
For me personally, I prefer the self-contained Jetboil system since it includes an efficient pot and the fuel lighter is built in. Of course it's nearly 3x the cost. One other thing to consider is that based on the cooking set and pans, lighter and other pieces I was carrying, the Jetboil system ended up being not only more efficient, but less overall weight.
Which will you prefer? A system that includes a pot or not depends on how you like to camp. Do you like to use a mixture of pots, pans, cups etc, then this will work great. If you don't mind sticking to one fixed size then a Jetboil is easier to use due to the included lighter and integrated pot. Of course Jetboils have a cooking base now too if you need to use different pots, but they are more expensive. High end hikers seem to pack around Jetboils, budget conscious or those focused on extremely light carry these and very light pots too, which you can find that this will fit into. It comes in a plastic case which isn't shown that is very handy for storing it.
4 stars, I really like this system, but do feel it would be better if it had an integrated lighter. | 2 | positive | [
"This is a very lightweight and handy cooking base which uses a butane/propane mix in a pressurized container as a fuel source.",
"The fuel lasts because the heating is so quick and the stove works so efficiently.",
"I like how lightweight this stove is, but it requires you to carry some additional pieces to make it useful.",
"You must have a way to light the fuel, and you also need to carry pans, cups or some type of pot to cook in.",
"As long as you are happy carrying those, this will work well for cooking.",
"I just spent a week camping and using both this and a JetBoil.",
"The MSR stove is lighter, about the same as far as efficieny and works and heats well.",
"We used these stoves as heating stoves for a BSA troop.",
"They worked well due to the low cost and because each of the boys already had their own cook set to cook and eat with.",
"For outfitting a troop at a low cost, this works great.",
"For me personally, I prefer the self-contained Jetboil system since it includes an efficient pot and the fuel lighter is built in.",
"Of course it's nearly 3x the cost.",
"One other thing to consider is that based on the cooking set and pans, lighter and other pieces I was carrying, the Jetboil system ended up being not only more efficient, but less overall weight.",
"Which will you prefer?",
"A system that includes a pot or not depends on how you like to camp.",
"Do you like to use a mixture of pots, pans, cups etc, then this will work great.",
"If you don't mind sticking to one fixed size then a Jetboil is easier to use due to the included lighter and integrated pot.",
"Of course Jetboils have a cooking base now too if you need to use different pots, but they are more expensive.",
"High end hikers seem to pack around Jetboils, budget conscious or those focused on extremely light carry these and very light pots too, which you can find that this will fit into.",
"It comes in a plastic case which isn't shown that is very handy for storing it.",
"4 stars, I really like this system, but do feel it would be better if it had an integrated lighter."
] |
I bought the Progressive International Slicer several years ago at a local home show for significantly more than is selling on Amazon. Initially, I was also disappointed that the bed of the slicer was not deeper to fit a large potato and that it wasn't easier to push potatoes through. It sat on a shelf for months until I was in charge of crudits for a large party. I pulled out the slicer and used it for every veggie in the house: carrots, cukes, zucchini, even stacks of bell pepper slices. Everyone at the dinner party was impressed by the equal sizes of all the veggies and it made for a beautiful tray. After that I gave the slicer another chance. So what if the fries are smaller? If you buy large russets, cutting in half will give you a huge amount of fries for two. I rinse and chill the sticks after cutting, coat in olive oil and seasoning and bake at 450 until brown and crispy. Also great for sweet potato and baked zucchini fries! After years of use I can now recommend this product for anyone who doesn't mind a small bit of effort for a great result. | 2 | positive | [
"I bought the Progressive International Slicer several years ago at a local home show for significantly more than is selling on Amazon.",
"Initially, I was also disappointed that the bed of the slicer was not deeper to fit a large potato and that it wasn't easier to push potatoes through.",
"It sat on a shelf for months until I was in charge of crudits for a large party.",
"I pulled out the slicer and used it for every veggie in the house: carrots, cukes, zucchini, even stacks of bell pepper slices.",
"Everyone at the dinner party was impressed by the equal sizes of all the veggies and it made for a beautiful tray.",
"After that I gave the slicer another chance.",
"So what if the fries are smaller?",
"If you buy large russets, cutting in half will give you a huge amount of fries for two.",
"I rinse and chill the sticks after cutting, coat in olive oil and seasoning and bake at 450 until brown and crispy.",
"Also great for sweet potato and baked zucchini fries!",
"After years of use I can now recommend this product for anyone who doesn't mind a small bit of effort for a great result."
] |
The book is small. It literally is a "pocket" guide. It has some useful areas. Depending on your level for example, the first aid was a little basic but I have a higher education and training in medicine. Some of the tradecraft instructions like building a solar sail are well put together and welcomed. For a good general how to guide it is great! The plant section is nice but i still dare not eat any berries. I saw into the wild...I know what can happen lol. For the price it is a steal. Definitely worth keeping in your pack even if you use only use it for light reading. | 2 | positive | [
"The book is small.",
"It literally is a \"pocket\" guide.",
"It has some useful areas.",
"Depending on your level for example, the first aid was a little basic but I have a higher education and training in medicine.",
"Some of the tradecraft instructions like building a solar sail are well put together and welcomed.",
"For a good general how to guide it is great!",
"The plant section is nice but i still dare not eat any berries.",
"I saw into the wild...",
"I know what can happen lol.",
"For the price it is a steal.",
"Definitely worth keeping in your pack even if you use only use it for light reading."
] |
I just received my set of the concertos from Amazon.
I first listened to concerto #3, 2 times. Not only was the
violin playing superb but the orchestra and Dutoit
accompaniments were so warm and sympathetic that
the whole experience was a rare treat , for me.
What a sad thing that Paganini died so young. He would
have added so much more to the violin genre. Can't wait
to listen to the others. I had already hear the concertos #1 and #2, so
Am now concentrating on the remaining three I have not yet heard. Thank you, Nicolo and Accardo. With respect. Freddy | 2 | positive | [
"I just received my set of the concertos from Amazon.",
"I first listened to concerto #3, 2 times.",
"Not only was the\n violin playing superb but the orchestra and Dutoit\n accompaniments were so warm and sympathetic that\n the whole experience was a rare treat , for me.",
"What a sad thing that Paganini died so young.",
"He would\n have added so much more to the violin genre.",
"Can't wait\n to listen to the others.",
"I had already hear the concertos #1 and #2, so\n Am now concentrating on the remaining three I have not yet heard.",
"Thank you, Nicolo and Accardo.",
"With respect.",
"Freddy"
] |
Reflection Eternal are a duo comprising rapper Talib Kweli and DJ/producer Hi-Tek, and "Revolutions per minute" is the follow-up to their 2000 debut "Train of thought". Refreshing lyrics combined eclectic sounds making for one of the best releases this year.
The sunny "Back again" features the breezy vocals of Res singing the chorus. "Strangers (Paranoid)" is Dub with a triumphant horn section and features Bun B. The bouncy Doo Wop-style "Midnight hour" featuring Estelle and the similarly bouncy "Get loose" featuring Chester French will get you moving on the dancefloor. "Lifting off" is languid Jazz/Funk-inflected as is "Just begun" featuring Jay Electronica, J Cole and Mos Def.
Some lyrics touch on real deep issues. The glitchy spartan "In the red" finds Kweli rapping "Shame how our heroes is broke/We call them stars/It's because when they falling to Earth/They falling hard." as he talks about his music heroes Michael Jackson and James Brown working till their last day as they were broke.
"Ballad of the black gold" talks about exploitation by oil companies and governments, using Nigeria as an example and mentioning the attack on the Ogoni people, the killing of Saro Wiwa, and the resulting militant's kidnapping of oil company workers. "Never see, happy hungry people that ain't rational, They blastin through the gates and they attack you at the capitol, Run up in your palace, find the heads of state and crack a few
Get a taste of power then, they become fascists too, The fiscal, conservatives, don't know what they purpose is, Put money on the war then they cut your goods and services
Murderous corporate monsters is breakin records, Exxon is at 40 billion a year, they rakin in record profits - stop it! How they bankin while the auto industry is tankin? Leadership is sankin, oil pollution in the water stankin, Loyalty, to petroleum royalty spoil the economy, We won't get it poppin 'til we oil free, If you're oil rich then we invadin, They call occupation but we losin jobs across the nation
Drill baby drill while they make our soldiers kill baby still The desert where the blood and oil spill..." Pretty apt these days, especially with the BP oil spill imbroglio.
The soulful "Ends" features Bilal, while closing cut "My life (Outro)" is sublime with skittery beats.
This year has seen incredible releases in Hip Hop by The Roots, Nas & Damian Marley, and Big Boi to mention a few. "Revolutions per minute" more than lives up to its name. Simply spectacular! | 2 | positive | [
"Reflection Eternal are a duo comprising rapper Talib Kweli and DJ/producer Hi-Tek, and \"Revolutions per minute\" is the follow-up to their 2000 debut \"Train of thought\".",
"Refreshing lyrics combined eclectic sounds making for one of the best releases this year.",
"The sunny \"Back again\" features the breezy vocals of Res singing the chorus.",
"\"Strangers (Paranoid)\" is Dub with a triumphant horn section and features Bun B.",
"The bouncy Doo Wop-style \"Midnight hour\" featuring Estelle and the similarly bouncy \"Get loose\" featuring Chester French will get you moving on the dancefloor.",
"\"Lifting off\" is languid Jazz/Funk-inflected as is \"Just begun\" featuring Jay Electronica, J Cole and Mos Def.",
"Some lyrics touch on real deep issues.",
"The glitchy spartan \"In the red\" finds Kweli rapping \"Shame how our heroes is broke/We call them stars/It's because when they falling to Earth/They falling hard.",
"\" as he talks about his music heroes Michael Jackson and James Brown working till their last day as they were broke.",
"\"Ballad of the black gold\" talks about exploitation by oil companies and governments, using Nigeria as an example and mentioning the attack on the Ogoni people, the killing of Saro Wiwa, and the resulting militant's kidnapping of oil company workers.",
"\"Never see, happy hungry people that ain't rational, They blastin through the gates and they attack you at the capitol, Run up in your palace, find the heads of state and crack a few\nGet a taste of power then, they become fascists too, The fiscal, conservatives, don't know what they purpose is, Put money on the war then they cut your goods and services\nMurderous corporate monsters is breakin records, Exxon is at 40 billion a year, they rakin in record profits - stop it!",
"How they bankin while the auto industry is tankin?",
"Leadership is sankin, oil pollution in the water stankin, Loyalty, to petroleum royalty spoil the economy, We won't get it poppin 'til we oil free, If you're oil rich then we invadin, They call occupation but we losin jobs across the nation\nDrill baby drill while they make our soldiers kill baby still The desert where the blood and oil spill...",
"\" Pretty apt these days, especially with the BP oil spill imbroglio.",
"The soulful \"Ends\" features Bilal, while closing cut \"My life (Outro)\" is sublime with skittery beats.",
"This year has seen incredible releases in Hip Hop by The Roots, Nas & Damian Marley, and Big Boi to mention a few.",
"\"Revolutions per minute\" more than lives up to its name.",
"Simply spectacular!"
] |
If you were not in love with Jean Arthur before seeing this Frank Capra gem, you certainly will be afterward. Robert Riskin handed the great director another warm and hilarious screenplay, based this time on a play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. A perfect cast, which includes Jean Arthur, Lionel Barrymore, Jimmy Stewart, Spring Byington, Mischa Auer, Edward Arnold, Donald Meek, Ann Miller, Harry Davenport and Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, make this a true film classic.
The story centers around the impending marriage of Tony Kirby (Jimmy Stewart) and Alice Sycamore (Jean Arthur) and the complications that arise due to her very unconventional family, headed by her kind and loving grandfather, portrayed in memorable fashion by Lionel Barrymore. Everyone in her family does pretty much as they please, defying convention and unafraid to enjoy life to its fullest.
Alice's mother Penny (Spring Byington) writes plays because a typewriter was once delivered to their house by mistake. Her sister Essie (Ann Miller) can't dance worth beans but takes lessons anyway from a starving and slightly crazy Russian named Kolenkov (Mischa Auer). He knows she can't dance but comes for the food and might as well be one of the family. Alice's dad spends all his time creating fireworks and testing them out inside the house. And grandpa, who refuses to pay taxes, has brought home a Mr. Poppins (Donald Meek), whom he has talked into pursuing his true love, which happens to be the making of monstor masks. All the above is usually going on simultaneously as grandpa plays the harmonica.
Tony's family is involved in some strange thing called banking. His father Anthony P. Kirby (Edward Arnold) is, in fact, one of the most powerful men in America, and seeking even more power in a deal that hinges on his acquisition of an entire city block. But Alice's family lives in that block and grandpa is quite happy to hold out so everyone in the neighborhood doesn't have to move.
There is a warm and charming scene as the young couple talk of their dreams and families on a bench by a moonlit lake. They end up dancing with some kids trying to make a buck, and Arthur somehow winds up with a sign on her back that reads: NUTS! Since Alice and Tony are on their way to meet his parents for the first time, it might just raise some eyebrows!
The sweet but nervous Alice finally arranges for the Kirbys to come for dinner. Tony brings them on the wrong night, however, and catches everyone being their normal and whacky selves. Even Alice gets caught in the act, sliding on the bannister! The only thing Anthony P. Kirby has in common with these folks is he once upon a time played the harmonica, just like Alice's grandpa. Both Lionel Barrymore and Edward Arnold shine, respectively, as man enjoying life, with lots of friends, and a man out to make more money, at any price.
A fireworks mishap lands both families in jail, and the press has a field day when they learn Anthony P. Kirby is in the clinck! Harry Davenport is wonderful as the wise judge they are brought before who does his best to straighten the mess out. The results are terrible, however, as Alice is hurt by Tony's family and runs away, refusing to let Tony know where she's at. She comes rushing back when word reaches her that her grandpa has given in to Kirby, and is selling their home.
It is Kirby who will set things right in the end as his love for his son and a foreshadowing of his own future causes gradpa's words to sink in. You really can't take it with you, but you sure can play the harmonica! Even Tony's stuffy mom might loosen up a bit, if handled in the right way. The daughter-in-law they didn't want, with the family they didn't like, may just prove to be the best thing that ever happened to the Kirbys.
Stewart and Arthur are great together, and Arthur is just magical in a couple of scenes. Eddie Anderson, Jack Benny's long-time sidekick, has a few fun moments also. No director ever straddled the line between the sweet and madcap better than Frank Capra, and this warm and wonderful film is proof of that. You can't take it with you, but you can certainly pick this film up and take it home, which is exactly what I suggest you do. | 2 | positive | [
"If you were not in love with Jean Arthur before seeing this Frank Capra gem, you certainly will be afterward.",
"Robert Riskin handed the great director another warm and hilarious screenplay, based this time on a play by George S.",
"Kaufman and Moss Hart.",
"A perfect cast, which includes Jean Arthur, Lionel Barrymore, Jimmy Stewart, Spring Byington, Mischa Auer, Edward Arnold, Donald Meek, Ann Miller, Harry Davenport and Eddie \"Rochester\" Anderson, make this a true film classic.",
"The story centers around the impending marriage of Tony Kirby (Jimmy Stewart) and Alice Sycamore (Jean Arthur) and the complications that arise due to her very unconventional family, headed by her kind and loving grandfather, portrayed in memorable fashion by Lionel Barrymore.",
"Everyone in her family does pretty much as they please, defying convention and unafraid to enjoy life to its fullest.",
"Alice's mother Penny (Spring Byington) writes plays because a typewriter was once delivered to their house by mistake.",
"Her sister Essie (Ann Miller) can't dance worth beans but takes lessons anyway from a starving and slightly crazy Russian named Kolenkov (Mischa Auer).",
"He knows she can't dance but comes for the food and might as well be one of the family.",
"Alice's dad spends all his time creating fireworks and testing them out inside the house.",
"And grandpa, who refuses to pay taxes, has brought home a Mr.",
"Poppins (Donald Meek), whom he has talked into pursuing his true love, which happens to be the making of monstor masks.",
"All the above is usually going on simultaneously as grandpa plays the harmonica.",
"Tony's family is involved in some strange thing called banking.",
"His father Anthony P.",
"Kirby (Edward Arnold) is, in fact, one of the most powerful men in America, and seeking even more power in a deal that hinges on his acquisition of an entire city block.",
"But Alice's family lives in that block and grandpa is quite happy to hold out so everyone in the neighborhood doesn't have to move.",
"There is a warm and charming scene as the young couple talk of their dreams and families on a bench by a moonlit lake.",
"They end up dancing with some kids trying to make a buck, and Arthur somehow winds up with a sign on her back that reads: NUTS!",
"Since Alice and Tony are on their way to meet his parents for the first time, it might just raise some eyebrows!",
"The sweet but nervous Alice finally arranges for the Kirbys to come for dinner.",
"Tony brings them on the wrong night, however, and catches everyone being their normal and whacky selves.",
"Even Alice gets caught in the act, sliding on the bannister!",
"The only thing Anthony P.",
"Kirby has in common with these folks is he once upon a time played the harmonica, just like Alice's grandpa.",
"Both Lionel Barrymore and Edward Arnold shine, respectively, as man enjoying life, with lots of friends, and a man out to make more money, at any price.",
"A fireworks mishap lands both families in jail, and the press has a field day when they learn Anthony P.",
"Kirby is in the clinck!",
"Harry Davenport is wonderful as the wise judge they are brought before who does his best to straighten the mess out.",
"The results are terrible, however, as Alice is hurt by Tony's family and runs away, refusing to let Tony know where she's at.",
"She comes rushing back when word reaches her that her grandpa has given in to Kirby, and is selling their home.",
"It is Kirby who will set things right in the end as his love for his son and a foreshadowing of his own future causes gradpa's words to sink in.",
"You really can't take it with you, but you sure can play the harmonica!",
"Even Tony's stuffy mom might loosen up a bit, if handled in the right way.",
"The daughter-in-law they didn't want, with the family they didn't like, may just prove to be the best thing that ever happened to the Kirbys.",
"Stewart and Arthur are great together, and Arthur is just magical in a couple of scenes.",
"Eddie Anderson, Jack Benny's long-time sidekick, has a few fun moments also.",
"No director ever straddled the line between the sweet and madcap better than Frank Capra, and this warm and wonderful film is proof of that.",
"You can't take it with you, but you can certainly pick this film up and take it home, which is exactly what I suggest you do."
] |
I've had my wah pedal for a number of years now. What I can say is that it has put up with a lot of use, no problem with the pedal itself, mechanically. However, the cheap rubber feet were the first victims of perhaps taking a few cheaper short cuts on producing the product. That is to say, the rubber feet began to come off in no time. If you mount it on a pedal board, you will probably remove those feet and this won't be a problem. Also, the power supply that comes with it does a stellar job of powering the pedal. If you are like me though and place it in a pedal board where a unified power source makes sense and must use a different power cable, at least on my unit, the jack is not fitting properly leading to some serious shorts. Those shorts can make a crowd deaf in no time flat. What I have learned is that when using a different power supply to be sure the power jack is push ALL THE WAY in, otherwaise, ZAP. Other than those two issues, the power issue really no fault of Dunlop's if you use the supplied power cable, its been a great pedal. A classic that will surely live on. | 2 | positive | [
"I've had my wah pedal for a number of years now.",
"What I can say is that it has put up with a lot of use, no problem with the pedal itself, mechanically.",
"However, the cheap rubber feet were the first victims of perhaps taking a few cheaper short cuts on producing the product.",
"That is to say, the rubber feet began to come off in no time.",
"If you mount it on a pedal board, you will probably remove those feet and this won't be a problem.",
"Also, the power supply that comes with it does a stellar job of powering the pedal.",
"If you are like me though and place it in a pedal board where a unified power source makes sense and must use a different power cable, at least on my unit, the jack is not fitting properly leading to some serious shorts.",
"Those shorts can make a crowd deaf in no time flat.",
"What I have learned is that when using a different power supply to be sure the power jack is push ALL THE WAY in, otherwaise, ZAP.",
"Other than those two issues, the power issue really no fault of Dunlop's if you use the supplied power cable, its been a great pedal.",
"A classic that will surely live on."
] |
There are quite a few space sims and flying sims in general, but Freelancer is unique. Here's what makes this game unique:
Online co-op multiplayer.
Dedicated server that YOU can own and control.
Real time missions and flying.
Many mods.
There are a number of multiplayer space sims and flying sims that are good (and also very old). Some decent ones included the Star Wars X-wing/Tie fighter series and Freespace series, as well as a number of WW2 based games. However, all are mission based, so you have to select a mission, ready the mission, then launch, wait for it to end, rinse and repeat. Freelancer isn't like that. Your buddies (or enemy players, for that matter), can be in the middle of selecting a mission, can be retrofitting their ship, trading goods, blasting baddies, or being a wingman for you, all at the same time, so this game best approaches a MMORPG (without the RP, I suppose). Oh, if only they'll release the next version of this game! | 2 | positive | [
"There are quite a few space sims and flying sims in general, but Freelancer is unique.",
"Here's what makes this game unique:\n\nOnline co-op multiplayer.",
"Dedicated server that YOU can own and control.",
"Real time missions and flying.",
"Many mods.",
"There are a number of multiplayer space sims and flying sims that are good (and also very old).",
"Some decent ones included the Star Wars X-wing/Tie fighter series and Freespace series, as well as a number of WW2 based games.",
"However, all are mission based, so you have to select a mission, ready the mission, then launch, wait for it to end, rinse and repeat.",
"Freelancer isn't like that.",
"Your buddies (or enemy players, for that matter), can be in the middle of selecting a mission, can be retrofitting their ship, trading goods, blasting baddies, or being a wingman for you, all at the same time, so this game best approaches a MMORPG (without the RP, I suppose).",
"Oh, if only they'll release the next version of this game!"
] |
The J74's are sort of the default string that mandolin dealers put on their instruments. They are bright and brassy when new, and give a decent punch to the sound. However because they are bronze, they can discolor your fingers and they tarnish pretty quickly, especially in the summer when your fingers are sweatier. Also, since they are round-wound, they are harder to fret than a flat-wound string and harder to shift up and down. But the people who like them change them often, like once in 30 days or so, or whenever they play a gig, to get that nice bright brassy punch for when they are new. This is because they get to a point where you have to work harder just to get the same volume, being less elastic, and less lively. One thing is sure, that the J74's are loud and zingy, and that's why dealers put them on their mandolins. Some folks move to the heavier J75's to get even louder and fatter woof on their chops. The J74's are brighter and more aggressive than flatwound strings and cut through when you're in ensemble work. Just make sure to change them often to get the best performance. | 2 | positive | [
"The J74's are sort of the default string that mandolin dealers put on their instruments.",
"They are bright and brassy when new, and give a decent punch to the sound.",
"However because they are bronze, they can discolor your fingers and they tarnish pretty quickly, especially in the summer when your fingers are sweatier.",
"Also, since they are round-wound, they are harder to fret than a flat-wound string and harder to shift up and down.",
"But the people who like them change them often, like once in 30 days or so, or whenever they play a gig, to get that nice bright brassy punch for when they are new.",
"This is because they get to a point where you have to work harder just to get the same volume, being less elastic, and less lively.",
"One thing is sure, that the J74's are loud and zingy, and that's why dealers put them on their mandolins.",
"Some folks move to the heavier J75's to get even louder and fatter woof on their chops.",
"The J74's are brighter and more aggressive than flatwound strings and cut through when you're in ensemble work.",
"Just make sure to change them often to get the best performance."
] |
First, I did not buy this retail version since I already own Half-Life; I dwonloased Counter-strike off the internet and from what I have been seeing on various BB's, there are only minor functional differences. Anyway, the game tries to be realistic in pitting Terroists against counter-terroists in a variety of sceneriors. The weapons are based on real weapons and are the coolest part of the game. You can unload with a large machine-gun, or stand off a bit, zoom in, and snipe people with your sniper rifle (one shot, one kill). However, you have to save up money to buy the better weapons. Unlike most FPS games, if you die, you have to wait until the mission is accomplished, (which is usually no more than 2 minutes, assuming you die early); you do not respawn immediatly upon death. This can be frustrating but adds to the addictivness of the game as you plot your vengence. The graphics are average since it relies on older technology, the Quake II engine, but are adequate. (Aside: I hope the developers use the new graphics engine coming out by the makers of Unreal). Finally, the community of internet players is widely developed and it is one of the most played games over the internet. This is a very fun, very addictive game. | 2 | positive | [
"First, I did not buy this retail version since I already own Half-Life; I dwonloased Counter-strike off the internet and from what I have been seeing on various BB's, there are only minor functional differences.",
"Anyway, the game tries to be realistic in pitting Terroists against counter-terroists in a variety of sceneriors.",
"The weapons are based on real weapons and are the coolest part of the game.",
"You can unload with a large machine-gun, or stand off a bit, zoom in, and snipe people with your sniper rifle (one shot, one kill).",
"However, you have to save up money to buy the better weapons.",
"Unlike most FPS games, if you die, you have to wait until the mission is accomplished, (which is usually no more than 2 minutes, assuming you die early); you do not respawn immediatly upon death.",
"This can be frustrating but adds to the addictivness of the game as you plot your vengence.",
"The graphics are average since it relies on older technology, the Quake II engine, but are adequate.",
"(Aside: I hope the developers use the new graphics engine coming out by the makers of Unreal).",
"Finally, the community of internet players is widely developed and it is one of the most played games over the internet.",
"This is a very fun, very addictive game."
] |
I bought two of these bike stands to haul bikes in the bed of my truck. The two racks side-by-side were not quite wide enough to keep from sliding around, so I connected them with a PVC spacer so that they fit more snugly in the truck bed. Now I can easily haul four bikes in the bed of the truck.
To fit them in the truck bed I have to put the rear bike tires in the rack. For the bikes with gears, I cut small pieces from foam noodles and wrap them around the rack to prevent the gear mechanism from banging against the rack during transportation. I've logged several hundred miles hauling bikes with these racks and have not had any problems. The mountain bikes continue to shift as expected, so there doesn't appear to be any harm done to the gears.
If I ever just need to haul two bikes, I could easily strap just one of the stands in the truck bed. I would also run a strap over the bikes for additional stability.
When we take the bikes camping, we take the stands out of the truck and use them to secure the bikes. This has proven to be a very useful product, and a great value. | 2 | positive | [
"I bought two of these bike stands to haul bikes in the bed of my truck.",
"The two racks side-by-side were not quite wide enough to keep from sliding around, so I connected them with a PVC spacer so that they fit more snugly in the truck bed.",
"Now I can easily haul four bikes in the bed of the truck.",
"To fit them in the truck bed I have to put the rear bike tires in the rack.",
"For the bikes with gears, I cut small pieces from foam noodles and wrap them around the rack to prevent the gear mechanism from banging against the rack during transportation.",
"I've logged several hundred miles hauling bikes with these racks and have not had any problems.",
"The mountain bikes continue to shift as expected, so there doesn't appear to be any harm done to the gears.",
"If I ever just need to haul two bikes, I could easily strap just one of the stands in the truck bed.",
"I would also run a strap over the bikes for additional stability.",
"When we take the bikes camping, we take the stands out of the truck and use them to secure the bikes.",
"This has proven to be a very useful product, and a great value."
] |
I have had 5 cell phones in the past 10 years, starting with the original MOTOROLA FLIP-PHONE. Then I moved over to a NOKIA phone, which was okay, but I was not satisfied. I moved over to the NEXTEL phone service for my next phone, which was the MOTOROLA i1000 and a couple of years later I bought the i90, which was the phone I have been using until I recently upgraded to the i730. I have been with NEXTEL for the last 5 years and I am completely satisfied with their professionalism and outstanding service. The trade-in/buy-back program is wonderful and it definitely the best way to upgrade your phone. NOW........on to the i730.......WOW..........what an awesome phone!!!!!!!!! I can't begin to tell you that NEXTEL offers the best MOTOROLA phones then any other carrier. I have looked at other phones from other carriers and none compare to the i730. If this is your 1st MOTOROLA phone purchase, you are in for a real treat. The instructions are well-documented and it doesn't take rocket-science to navigate through the i730 software. The biggest treat for me is the COLOR screen, the sleek-ness of the phone and it's overall aesthetic beauty. So if want to be the envy of all your friends, please do yourself a favor and pick up this phone. Also, once you experience the NEXTEL service, it will definitely be your last and only phone carrier. PROOF: I have successfully moved over many friends and family members to NEXTEL and I haven't heard any compliants. ENJOY! | 2 | positive | [
"I have had 5 cell phones in the past 10 years, starting with the original MOTOROLA FLIP-PHONE.",
"Then I moved over to a NOKIA phone, which was okay, but I was not satisfied.",
"I moved over to the NEXTEL phone service for my next phone, which was the MOTOROLA i1000 and a couple of years later I bought the i90, which was the phone I have been using until I recently upgraded to the i730.",
"I have been with NEXTEL for the last 5 years and I am completely satisfied with their professionalism and outstanding service.",
"The trade-in/buy-back program is wonderful and it definitely the best way to upgrade your phone.",
"NOW....",
"....",
"on to the i730....",
"...",
"WOW....",
"....",
"..",
"what an awesome phone!!!!",
"!!!!",
"!",
"I can't begin to tell you that NEXTEL offers the best MOTOROLA phones then any other carrier.",
"I have looked at other phones from other carriers and none compare to the i730.",
"If this is your 1st MOTOROLA phone purchase, you are in for a real treat.",
"The instructions are well-documented and it doesn't take rocket-science to navigate through the i730 software.",
"The biggest treat for me is the COLOR screen, the sleek-ness of the phone and it's overall aesthetic beauty.",
"So if want to be the envy of all your friends, please do yourself a favor and pick up this phone.",
"Also, once you experience the NEXTEL service, it will definitely be your last and only phone carrier.",
"PROOF: I have successfully moved over many friends and family members to NEXTEL and I haven't heard any compliants.",
"ENJOY!"
] |
Stupendous account of all Cocker's greatest hits, plus some miscellaneous tracks that Cocker management hoped wlould launch a second cemback for the Sheffield-born "monster voice" who brought down the house at Woodstock way back when, but in recent years he's been more of a Heritage Rock act, that is, if people remember him at all. Even John Belushi's imitation of him has lost some of its punch for we aren't accustomed to seeing the two-ton powerhouse flail spastically, his head bobbing up and down towards the skies, then back to the footlights, on our stages on a regular basis. Be that as it may, Cocker's comeback didn't really take. "Across From Midnight" is a sturdy enough tune but it won't set young hearts afire--middle aged ones either, and I don't think you'll harm yourself by skipping forward this one on the DVD.
The amazing this is the power this man generates at age 55. Mehtinks he'll be going this way at age 80, astonishing when we thought he would never live till he his 30th birthday. He seemed like one of those mutant freaks like Rondo Hatton born to have an early disabling death. And here he is still going strong when seemingly healhier specimens have long retired or even gone to their graves to push up the daisies.
I always thought putting Joe Cocker in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA would be a good idea.
He has the angelic beast sounds that you need for a good rousing rendition of MUSIC OF THE NIGHT.
Here he moans his way through CRY ME A RIVER with much of the power of the old days, and puts Leon Russell in the shade with his majestic, tormented DELTA LADY, which he might try reviving now for Katrina Relief, I think it would go down a storm. I saw him in 2002 and he had sensibly enough dropped the failed "Across from Midnight" from his set list and was once agaion concentrating on the old tried and trues like THE LETTER, UP WHERE WE BELONG, SUMMER IN THE CITY and of course, WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS. More power to him and long may he gargle! | 2 | positive | [
"Stupendous account of all Cocker's greatest hits, plus some miscellaneous tracks that Cocker management hoped wlould launch a second cemback for the Sheffield-born \"monster voice\" who brought down the house at Woodstock way back when, but in recent years he's been more of a Heritage Rock act, that is, if people remember him at all.",
"Even John Belushi's imitation of him has lost some of its punch for we aren't accustomed to seeing the two-ton powerhouse flail spastically, his head bobbing up and down towards the skies, then back to the footlights, on our stages on a regular basis.",
"Be that as it may, Cocker's comeback didn't really take.",
"\"Across From Midnight\" is a sturdy enough tune but it won't set young hearts afire--middle aged ones either, and I don't think you'll harm yourself by skipping forward this one on the DVD.",
"The amazing this is the power this man generates at age 55.",
"Mehtinks he'll be going this way at age 80, astonishing when we thought he would never live till he his 30th birthday.",
"He seemed like one of those mutant freaks like Rondo Hatton born to have an early disabling death.",
"And here he is still going strong when seemingly healhier specimens have long retired or even gone to their graves to push up the daisies.",
"I always thought putting Joe Cocker in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA would be a good idea.",
"He has the angelic beast sounds that you need for a good rousing rendition of MUSIC OF THE NIGHT.",
"Here he moans his way through CRY ME A RIVER with much of the power of the old days, and puts Leon Russell in the shade with his majestic, tormented DELTA LADY, which he might try reviving now for Katrina Relief, I think it would go down a storm.",
"I saw him in 2002 and he had sensibly enough dropped the failed \"Across from Midnight\" from his set list and was once agaion concentrating on the old tried and trues like THE LETTER, UP WHERE WE BELONG, SUMMER IN THE CITY and of course, WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS.",
"More power to him and long may he gargle!"
] |
As with other reviewers, I must agree that the chapters of "un-named" individuals were dry and hard to get through at times. The best, however, was always, hands-down, Cersei. Wow, do I love that bitch! She makes the evil queen in Snow White look like Mary Poppins. Wow. Everytime I got to a "Cersei" chapter, it was like "HOLD THE PHONES" or "DON'T TALK TO ME" this is gonna be good. And it was. I confess, there are a lot of names, houses, etc. that I just can't keep track of. After I finish the last book, I'm planning on re-reading the series just to catch things I know I've missed. Also because I'm going to be in mourning when the series is done and I don't know what I'm going to read next that's going to be half as interesting as this series! | 2 | positive | [
"As with other reviewers, I must agree that the chapters of \"un-named\" individuals were dry and hard to get through at times.",
"The best, however, was always, hands-down, Cersei.",
"Wow, do I love that bitch!",
"She makes the evil queen in Snow White look like Mary Poppins.",
"Wow.",
"Everytime I got to a \"Cersei\" chapter, it was like \"HOLD THE PHONES\" or \"DON'T TALK TO ME\" this is gonna be good.",
"And it was.",
"I confess, there are a lot of names, houses, etc.",
"that I just can't keep track of.",
"After I finish the last book, I'm planning on re-reading the series just to catch things I know I've missed.",
"Also because I'm going to be in mourning when the series is done and I don't know what I'm going to read next that's going to be half as interesting as this series!"
] |
This is a GREAT movie.
Truffaut, Werner, Christie at their best.
Is there 'teaching for understanding' in our societies?
Or have video games & mass entertainment taken over?
Cable everywhere? Or antennae?
Are we growing in our ability to think critically?
Is that ability slowly being but surely being damped down upon.
Are we still able to write and savor great, self-revelatory literature?
Or has all of that become inconvenient?
Even in the columns & e-mails & texts of progressives.
Push that direction to the limit & arrive at 451.
Hope you enjoy it. | 2 | positive | [
"This is a GREAT movie.",
"Truffaut, Werner, Christie at their best.",
"Is there 'teaching for understanding' in our societies?",
"Or have video games & mass entertainment taken over?",
"Cable everywhere?",
"Or antennae?",
"Are we growing in our ability to think critically?",
"Is that ability slowly being but surely being damped down upon.",
"Are we still able to write and savor great, self-revelatory literature?",
"Or has all of that become inconvenient?",
"Even in the columns & e-mails & texts of progressives.",
"Push that direction to the limit & arrive at 451.",
"Hope you enjoy it."
] |
This is one of the better compilations available. The re-mastering was done very well and doesn't seem to take anything away from the original flair; it does not unduly alter anything either. Good job. It sounds great. It really brings out Buck's and Don's vocals. Occasionally, I listen to it, my mind reaching to much younger years. In the late sixties, I had the good fortune to meet Buck and Don after a life performance I attended. What great guys they were. This CD does them justice. I love it. | 2 | positive | [
"This is one of the better compilations available.",
"The re-mastering was done very well and doesn't seem to take anything away from the original flair; it does not unduly alter anything either.",
"Good job.",
"It sounds great.",
"It really brings out Buck's and Don's vocals.",
"Occasionally, I listen to it, my mind reaching to much younger years.",
"In the late sixties, I had the good fortune to meet Buck and Don after a life performance I attended.",
"What great guys they were.",
"This CD does them justice.",
"I love it."
] |
What a deal! I have the unfortunate difficulty of hands that just turn strings to rust. I generally can only get 2-3 weeks on a set of strings (pathetic). So its important that I have quality strings that I can still afford! I have used other strings like Elixir which did last a bit longer, but not long enough to justify the higher price! I use 10s on my strat, les paul and 335. These strings offer great sound on all my guitars and are a fabulous deal in the 3 set pack. Nothing like the feel of new strings!
5 stars! Rock on! | 2 | positive | [
"What a deal!",
"I have the unfortunate difficulty of hands that just turn strings to rust.",
"I generally can only get 2-3 weeks on a set of strings (pathetic).",
"So its important that I have quality strings that I can still afford!",
"I have used other strings like Elixir which did last a bit longer, but not long enough to justify the higher price!",
"I use 10s on my strat, les paul and 335.",
"These strings offer great sound on all my guitars and are a fabulous deal in the 3 set pack.",
"Nothing like the feel of new strings!",
"5 stars!",
"Rock on!"
] |
Unreal Tournament 2003 is a fast-paced FPS and is loosely a sequel to the original that belonds to the 'Break things and kill people' genre. All in all, it's a good game, but I was disappointed about a few things.
For one, 'Assault' has been removed. Assault was my favorite game mode. Why they took it out, I don't know, but I hope it's put back in some form.
A few of my old favorite weapons are gone. I was very disappointed that- of all things- the Defenders were removed! Even as a starting weapon, double Defenders were decent sidearms. Running around with akimbo pistols was just so cool, and the new Assault Rifle loses some of that 'coolness' factor. After all, breaking stuff and killing people- and looking cool while doing it- is one of the big factors of these games, right?
I also miss the old sniper rifle. I can't get the hang of the lightning gun... maybe I just really, really stink. :) The old sniper was a lot easier to get used to, I think. Plus, it's a lot easier to snipe when your position isn't given away by a huge freakin' beam of electricity. :D (Yeah yeah, pros and cons to a weapon, I know.) Let's just say it's less newbie-friendly- this is a good thing or a bad thing, depending on how you look at it.
To cap off the negative points, Bombing Run- while a breath of fresh air to the category- is not quite...polished. I'm not sure what is really wrong with it- it's a creative idea, but not as well executed as it could be.
Now to stop ranting. :) It's a beautiful game thats been improved in many ways, but remains true to the original with the Unreal Tournament flair. UT2k3 is just as addicting as the original. Everyone keeps complaining about the announcer, but I don't see the problem- I leave him on.
So if you enjoy fast-paced action pitting a bunch of players against each other to see who can rack up the highest body count, (exhale-inhale) I would say UT2k3 is a staple in any serious gamer's collection. There are a lot of differing opinions about it- I'd say just check it out for yourself, it might be your 'thing' and it might not. | 2 | positive | [
"Unreal Tournament 2003 is a fast-paced FPS and is loosely a sequel to the original that belonds to the 'Break things and kill people' genre.",
"All in all, it's a good game, but I was disappointed about a few things.",
"For one, 'Assault' has been removed.",
"Assault was my favorite game mode.",
"Why they took it out, I don't know, but I hope it's put back in some form.",
"A few of my old favorite weapons are gone.",
"I was very disappointed that- of all things- the Defenders were removed!",
"Even as a starting weapon, double Defenders were decent sidearms.",
"Running around with akimbo pistols was just so cool, and the new Assault Rifle loses some of that 'coolness' factor.",
"After all, breaking stuff and killing people- and looking cool while doing it- is one of the big factors of these games, right?",
"I also miss the old sniper rifle.",
"I can't get the hang of the lightning gun...",
"maybe I just really, really stink.",
":) The old sniper was a lot easier to get used to, I think.",
"Plus, it's a lot easier to snipe when your position isn't given away by a huge freakin' beam of electricity.",
":D (Yeah yeah, pros and cons to a weapon, I know.",
") Let's just say it's less newbie-friendly- this is a good thing or a bad thing, depending on how you look at it.",
"To cap off the negative points, Bombing Run- while a breath of fresh air to the category- is not quite...",
"polished.",
"I'm not sure what is really wrong with it- it's a creative idea, but not as well executed as it could be.",
"Now to stop ranting.",
":) It's a beautiful game thats been improved in many ways, but remains true to the original with the Unreal Tournament flair.",
"UT2k3 is just as addicting as the original.",
"Everyone keeps complaining about the announcer, but I don't see the problem- I leave him on.",
"So if you enjoy fast-paced action pitting a bunch of players against each other to see who can rack up the highest body count, (exhale-inhale) I would say UT2k3 is a staple in any serious gamer's collection.",
"There are a lot of differing opinions about it- I'd say just check it out for yourself, it might be your 'thing' and it might not."
] |
We know the three Tchaikovsky ballet scores through the concert suites that were extracted from the full scores. Of these three suites, only the Nutcracker Suite was assembled by Tchaikovsky himself during his lifetime. The standard concert suites from Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty were assembled by others, but still brought out by Tchaikovsky's own publishers. (There are two versions of the Swan Lake suite. The first version, included on Levine's recording, features the final scene, while the second version replaces the final scene from Act 4 with three dances from the Act 3 party.) Still, the Tchaikovsky ballets have become among three of the best-loved ballets in the world, with scores that contain some of his most famous pieces. The ballets themselves may have more excellent music than the numbers contained in these Suites, but at least the published suites we all know are an excellent sampler of the full scores.
It would be good if every self-respecting classical music collector had the chance to own a single disc of highlights from the three ballets, and so it is convenient to have a disc of the three ballet suites. Though there have been offerings from Karajan, Rostropovich and Bernstein, among other single-artist collections, this DG offering from Levine and the Vienna Philharmonic is as darned good as any others and equally worthy of consideration. The disc follows the chronological order of composition and offers a satisfying musical experience. Despite being at full price since its original release it is so good, with hardly a serious objection to be raised as far as performance and recording quality are concerned. It is so good that it is such a shame that many listeners have overlooked it and passed it by.
Levine may not have the stature of Bernstein and Karajan, but these recordings with the Vienna Philharmonic sound to my ears fresh, direct and unassuming. There is no excessive over-embellishment and he achieves a full, well-balanced sound and smooth, intelligent phrasing from the Viennese players. The sound of the recording, made in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein, is quite good as well. The sound spreads evenly and at least does not congest. However, I do notice that the balance tends to favour the strings and it would have been good if the engineers had spotlighted some of the other instruments with prominent parts and solos. For instance, it would have been good if the harp was a little more forwardly balanced during its all-important cadenzas and roulade accompaniments, such as during the Swan Theme that opens the disc and the Panorama from the Sleeping Beauty Suite.
I like the way that Levine catches the varied moods of these individual excerpts and achieves wonderful playing from the orchestra. His tempi tends to be brisker than others but at least the music flows along and builds up climaxes naturally with no annoying mannerisms and without rushing. He feeds his skills as an opera conductor to match the moods in these scores. For instance, in the Sleeping Beauty suite, I like the way he achieves the contrast between Carabosse's wickedness and the goodness of the Lilac Fairy. The unnamed cor anglais player plays her music sweetly and songfully.
The strings have a rich, full-bodied and singing tone during broad melodies such as the opening Swan Theme, the Rose Adagio and Panorama from Sleeping Beauty, and the various big waltzes. I like the way that the winds parp and babble in a crisp, perky way, such as in the Dance of the Little Swans and the Chinese Dance. They have a light, crisp and airy tone that suits some of the more delicate numbers such as the March from the Nutcracker.
I like the way that the orchestra still feeds the feel for dance into their playing, and there is a kind of lilt that calls to mind their many performances and recordings of the Strauss family. At some moments, such as during the Waltz of the Flowers, I would have liked a little bit of Russian stateliness that resembles the way that Gergiev's Kirov orchestra played it for their wonderful 1998 single-disc Nutcracker recording. However, as Johann Strauss is said to have conducted one of Tchaikovsky's pieces when he came to Russia, it is quite fine to have a Viennese lilt in this music.
There are some minor blemishes in this recording, but they do not affect my overall rating for this disc. I know that I would have liked some numbers to be less detached, such as the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. The notes from the all-important celeste don't seem to flow into each other like a hazy dream. However, at least the pizzicato accompaniment was delicate enough, light and tripping. Also - and I see this in many recordings of the Nutcracker suite - I would have liked a slightly brisker tempo for the Arabian Dance. Many of the conductors have taken a slower speed than Tchaikovsky's own metronome mark. At least Levine does not plod in this number.
Though this recording might not have the stature of those done by other conductors, notably those with larger-than-life personalities, Levine's triptych of the Tchaikovsky ballet suites is still an excellent choice for anyone who wants a sampler of the ballets without going straight for recordings of the full scores. | 2 | positive | [
"We know the three Tchaikovsky ballet scores through the concert suites that were extracted from the full scores.",
"Of these three suites, only the Nutcracker Suite was assembled by Tchaikovsky himself during his lifetime.",
"The standard concert suites from Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty were assembled by others, but still brought out by Tchaikovsky's own publishers.",
"(There are two versions of the Swan Lake suite.",
"The first version, included on Levine's recording, features the final scene, while the second version replaces the final scene from Act 4 with three dances from the Act 3 party.",
") Still, the Tchaikovsky ballets have become among three of the best-loved ballets in the world, with scores that contain some of his most famous pieces.",
"The ballets themselves may have more excellent music than the numbers contained in these Suites, but at least the published suites we all know are an excellent sampler of the full scores.",
"It would be good if every self-respecting classical music collector had the chance to own a single disc of highlights from the three ballets, and so it is convenient to have a disc of the three ballet suites.",
"Though there have been offerings from Karajan, Rostropovich and Bernstein, among other single-artist collections, this DG offering from Levine and the Vienna Philharmonic is as darned good as any others and equally worthy of consideration.",
"The disc follows the chronological order of composition and offers a satisfying musical experience.",
"Despite being at full price since its original release it is so good, with hardly a serious objection to be raised as far as performance and recording quality are concerned.",
"It is so good that it is such a shame that many listeners have overlooked it and passed it by.",
"Levine may not have the stature of Bernstein and Karajan, but these recordings with the Vienna Philharmonic sound to my ears fresh, direct and unassuming.",
"There is no excessive over-embellishment and he achieves a full, well-balanced sound and smooth, intelligent phrasing from the Viennese players.",
"The sound of the recording, made in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein, is quite good as well.",
"The sound spreads evenly and at least does not congest.",
"However, I do notice that the balance tends to favour the strings and it would have been good if the engineers had spotlighted some of the other instruments with prominent parts and solos.",
"For instance, it would have been good if the harp was a little more forwardly balanced during its all-important cadenzas and roulade accompaniments, such as during the Swan Theme that opens the disc and the Panorama from the Sleeping Beauty Suite.",
"I like the way that Levine catches the varied moods of these individual excerpts and achieves wonderful playing from the orchestra.",
"His tempi tends to be brisker than others but at least the music flows along and builds up climaxes naturally with no annoying mannerisms and without rushing.",
"He feeds his skills as an opera conductor to match the moods in these scores.",
"For instance, in the Sleeping Beauty suite, I like the way he achieves the contrast between Carabosse's wickedness and the goodness of the Lilac Fairy.",
"The unnamed cor anglais player plays her music sweetly and songfully.",
"The strings have a rich, full-bodied and singing tone during broad melodies such as the opening Swan Theme, the Rose Adagio and Panorama from Sleeping Beauty, and the various big waltzes.",
"I like the way that the winds parp and babble in a crisp, perky way, such as in the Dance of the Little Swans and the Chinese Dance.",
"They have a light, crisp and airy tone that suits some of the more delicate numbers such as the March from the Nutcracker.",
"I like the way that the orchestra still feeds the feel for dance into their playing, and there is a kind of lilt that calls to mind their many performances and recordings of the Strauss family.",
"At some moments, such as during the Waltz of the Flowers, I would have liked a little bit of Russian stateliness that resembles the way that Gergiev's Kirov orchestra played it for their wonderful 1998 single-disc Nutcracker recording.",
"However, as Johann Strauss is said to have conducted one of Tchaikovsky's pieces when he came to Russia, it is quite fine to have a Viennese lilt in this music.",
"There are some minor blemishes in this recording, but they do not affect my overall rating for this disc.",
"I know that I would have liked some numbers to be less detached, such as the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.",
"The notes from the all-important celeste don't seem to flow into each other like a hazy dream.",
"However, at least the pizzicato accompaniment was delicate enough, light and tripping.",
"Also - and I see this in many recordings of the Nutcracker suite - I would have liked a slightly brisker tempo for the Arabian Dance.",
"Many of the conductors have taken a slower speed than Tchaikovsky's own metronome mark.",
"At least Levine does not plod in this number.",
"Though this recording might not have the stature of those done by other conductors, notably those with larger-than-life personalities, Levine's triptych of the Tchaikovsky ballet suites is still an excellent choice for anyone who wants a sampler of the ballets without going straight for recordings of the full scores."
] |
My wife bought mine for me (from Amazon.com) and I love it. The 3 cup maker makes an 8-10 ounce cup of coffee,and makes it well. I've found that, instead of stirring the coffee with a plastic spoon after adding the water, just put the top on, press the plunger GENTLY about 1/3 of the way down, then pull it back up. I usually do this about twice during the 3-4 minute brewing process.
If you turn the french press upside down, naturally the glass beaker is going to slip out and probably break. There are two simple solutions to this: first, don't turn it upside down; secondly, when the beaker is out, squeeze the metal in very gently, just enough to snug the glass in - I did this and it works (there are 4 metal sides that hold the beaker - squeeze two that are opposite, then repeat for the other two). Do it gently though, it doesn't take much. I still don't turn the press upside down, though.
Be sure to use coarse ground coffee - fine grind will probably give you some grounds in your cup, and mabey a lot more slush in the bottom of your cup.
Get one and enjoy a truly great cup of coffee! | 2 | positive | [
"My wife bought mine for me (from Amazon.",
"com) and I love it.",
"The 3 cup maker makes an 8-10 ounce cup of coffee,and makes it well.",
"I've found that, instead of stirring the coffee with a plastic spoon after adding the water, just put the top on, press the plunger GENTLY about 1/3 of the way down, then pull it back up.",
"I usually do this about twice during the 3-4 minute brewing process.",
"If you turn the french press upside down, naturally the glass beaker is going to slip out and probably break.",
"There are two simple solutions to this: first, don't turn it upside down; secondly, when the beaker is out, squeeze the metal in very gently, just enough to snug the glass in - I did this and it works (there are 4 metal sides that hold the beaker - squeeze two that are opposite, then repeat for the other two).",
"Do it gently though, it doesn't take much.",
"I still don't turn the press upside down, though.",
"Be sure to use coarse ground coffee - fine grind will probably give you some grounds in your cup, and mabey a lot more slush in the bottom of your cup.",
"Get one and enjoy a truly great cup of coffee!"
] |
I would have agreed with others that I have to tweak the mirror periodically during the ride as it somtimes shifts around, other mirrors I've tried seemed to require even more such tweaking. After installing this latest replacement it seems they've tightened it up some. I didn't have to touch it after I got it set comfortably.
This mirror has more reach out to the side of the bike that many others don't have. This extra reach allows me to see more road behind me with less of my body in the way of the view. Because it sticks out from the bike, it gets beat up a bit putting the bike in car or garage, setting bike against a building and what not, but it survives all this as it just flips out of position and I flip it back when I'm ready to ride again. Finally here for a replacement only after a pickup buzzed me and took out the mirror.
The insert does fit loosely into my handle bars but I've always just wrapped it in some scrap inner tube till I get the size that will fit snug. It appears that Blackburn has recognized this and this latest unit had three layers of rubber inserts around the expanding prongs. Just a matter of peeling them off until I got the size that fit snugly in the bar end.
I may find the extra reach of this mirror more important of a feature due to the geometry of riding a Vision recumbent. | 2 | positive | [
"I would have agreed with others that I have to tweak the mirror periodically during the ride as it somtimes shifts around, other mirrors I've tried seemed to require even more such tweaking.",
"After installing this latest replacement it seems they've tightened it up some.",
"I didn't have to touch it after I got it set comfortably.",
"This mirror has more reach out to the side of the bike that many others don't have.",
"This extra reach allows me to see more road behind me with less of my body in the way of the view.",
"Because it sticks out from the bike, it gets beat up a bit putting the bike in car or garage, setting bike against a building and what not, but it survives all this as it just flips out of position and I flip it back when I'm ready to ride again.",
"Finally here for a replacement only after a pickup buzzed me and took out the mirror.",
"The insert does fit loosely into my handle bars but I've always just wrapped it in some scrap inner tube till I get the size that will fit snug.",
"It appears that Blackburn has recognized this and this latest unit had three layers of rubber inserts around the expanding prongs.",
"Just a matter of peeling them off until I got the size that fit snugly in the bar end.",
"I may find the extra reach of this mirror more important of a feature due to the geometry of riding a Vision recumbent."
] |
BELICHICK BAITED BUT HE ISN ' T BITING
FOXBOROUGH Mass. - In one sentence Rex Ryan managed to compliment and challenge Bill Belichick at the same time.
The achievement is no surprise considering the New York Jets coach can create headlines just by speaking. While his most recent comments about Belichick may have raised some eyebrows they didn't shock the Patriots coach.
Last year Ryan said he didn't plan to kiss Belichick's rings and Newsday's Bob Glauber asked Ryan Monday if he had backed off since making the statement last year. Ryan gave an honest response.
"I just told the truth " Ryan said. "I came here to win. As much as I respect and admire Bill Belichick I came here to kick his ass and that's the truth. That's just the way it is."
The coaches may have different approaches but they continue to publicly praise each other. While Ryan is focused on beating Belichick he went on to talk about his respect for Belichick.
"I came here to beat him and I'm never going to backtrack on that " Ryan said. "I do respect him and all that absolutely. But he's the one to beat.
"I recognize that he's the best coach in football and he still is. But that doesn't mean I'm not going to try to go beat him because you're darn right I'm trying to beat him without question. He's going to get my best."
Belichick also had praise for what Ryan has accomplished.
"I think he's an excellent coach " Belichick said. "He did a great job at Baltimore whether it says defensive line coach or defensive coordinator down there.
"He's doing the same thing with the Jets. Took them to the AFC Championship game last year. Got a great record this year.
"So he's a good football coach. His teams play hard. They're obviously well-coached. They handle pressure. They play with a lot of confidence. He's done an excellent job." | 2 | positive | [
"BELICHICK BAITED BUT HE ISN ' T BITING\nFOXBOROUGH Mass.",
"- In one sentence Rex Ryan managed to compliment and challenge Bill Belichick at the same time.",
"The achievement is no surprise considering the New York Jets coach can create headlines just by speaking.",
"While his most recent comments about Belichick may have raised some eyebrows they didn't shock the Patriots coach.",
"Last year Ryan said he didn't plan to kiss Belichick's rings and Newsday's Bob Glauber asked Ryan Monday if he had backed off since making the statement last year.",
"Ryan gave an honest response.",
"\"I just told the truth \" Ryan said.",
"\"I came here to win.",
"As much as I respect and admire Bill Belichick I came here to kick his ass and that's the truth.",
"That's just the way it is.",
"\"\n The coaches may have different approaches but they continue to publicly praise each other.",
"While Ryan is focused on beating Belichick he went on to talk about his respect for Belichick.",
"\"I came here to beat him and I'm never going to backtrack on that \" Ryan said.",
"\"I do respect him and all that absolutely.",
"But he's the one to beat.",
"\"I recognize that he's the best coach in football and he still is.",
"But that doesn't mean I'm not going to try to go beat him because you're darn right I'm trying to beat him without question.",
"He's going to get my best.",
"\"\n Belichick also had praise for what Ryan has accomplished.",
"\"I think he's an excellent coach \" Belichick said.",
"\"He did a great job at Baltimore whether it says defensive line coach or defensive coordinator down there.",
"\"He's doing the same thing with the Jets.",
"Took them to the AFC Championship game last year.",
"Got a great record this year.",
"\"So he's a good football coach.",
"His teams play hard.",
"They're obviously well-coached.",
"They handle pressure.",
"They play with a lot of confidence.",
"He's done an excellent job.",
"\""
] |
It's hard to believe that it's been ten years since Matthew Sweet unleashed this pop/rock masterpiece.
While Sweet has released some excellent albums in the past decade (and last year's 18-track Time Capsule anthology is a great place to start for the uninitiated), Girlfriend is Sweet's perfect album. It's full of great melodies and pop hooks, and in Richard Lloyd (co-founder of the band Television) and Robert Quine (Richard Hell & the Voidoids, Lou Reed) the album boasts two terrific lead guitarists. Standout tracks like "Girlfriend" and especially "Divine Intervention" are reminiscent of Revolver-era Beatles, only with grittier guitar. But there's more to Sweet than loud guitars. For example, listen to the lovely ballad "Winona" or the achingly beautiful "You Don't Love Me" which both employ the plaintive pedal steel guitar work of Greg Leisz (who has worked extensively with Dave Alvin). And on "Thought I Knew You," Sweet plays lead guitar and sounds a lot like R.E.M.
With a running time of just over sixty minutes and fifteen songs, you'd think there might be some weak tracks, but they are all perfectly crafted power pop delights--all written by Sweet. Thanks to hometown boy Matthew Sweet, Nebraska has contributed something to popular music besides Zager and Evans, who recorded "In the Year 2525" back in 1969. This is a terrific album--and check out the 1950s-era cover shot of Tuesday Weld. [There's another black-and-white shot included in the booklet along with song lyrics.] This album should have propelled Sweet into superstar status--and the title track did go Top 10 on the Modern Rock charts--but in a pop world where boy bands and precocious nymphettes reign supreme, Sweet seems doomed to cult status. There's a void in you music collection if it doesn't include this album. ESSENTIAL | 2 | positive | [
"It's hard to believe that it's been ten years since Matthew Sweet unleashed this pop/rock masterpiece.",
"While Sweet has released some excellent albums in the past decade (and last year's 18-track Time Capsule anthology is a great place to start for the uninitiated), Girlfriend is Sweet's perfect album.",
"It's full of great melodies and pop hooks, and in Richard Lloyd (co-founder of the band Television) and Robert Quine (Richard Hell & the Voidoids, Lou Reed) the album boasts two terrific lead guitarists.",
"Standout tracks like \"Girlfriend\" and especially \"Divine Intervention\" are reminiscent of Revolver-era Beatles, only with grittier guitar.",
"But there's more to Sweet than loud guitars.",
"For example, listen to the lovely ballad \"Winona\" or the achingly beautiful \"You Don't Love Me\" which both employ the plaintive pedal steel guitar work of Greg Leisz (who has worked extensively with Dave Alvin).",
"And on \"Thought I Knew You,\" Sweet plays lead guitar and sounds a lot like R.",
"E.M.\nWith a running time of just over sixty minutes and fifteen songs, you'd think there might be some weak tracks, but they are all perfectly crafted power pop delights--all written by Sweet.",
"Thanks to hometown boy Matthew Sweet, Nebraska has contributed something to popular music besides Zager and Evans, who recorded \"In the Year 2525\" back in 1969.",
"This is a terrific album--and check out the 1950s-era cover shot of Tuesday Weld.",
"[There's another black-and-white shot included in the booklet along with song lyrics.",
"] This album should have propelled Sweet into superstar status--and the title track did go Top 10 on the Modern Rock charts--but in a pop world where boy bands and precocious nymphettes reign supreme, Sweet seems doomed to cult status.",
"There's a void in you music collection if it doesn't include this album.",
"ESSENTIAL"
] |
The pros definitely out weighs the cons for mz-n505 MD player. Pros: small, light, don't skip, good storage on 80Min MD's, cheap media $1.5-$2/MD, good sound quality, relatively fast transfer from pc-player. Cons: copy right limitation can get annoying, no night vision ldc display, only display song name at beginning of track, no carrying case or belt clip. As for the software, some people think it's too complicated, i think it's not that bad. you just have to play around with it. i didn't have any trouble with it yet. OpenMG is the software u need to transfer mp3 to player, and u can edit ur track names and orders with it too, which is much easier than doing it by hand on the player. Simple cd burner software is good for burning cd's without copying it on ur computer and then having to converting them to mp3's first then burning them. u cannot erase mp3 tracks on ur player, but u can delete the cd ones u burned in there. no player is 100% perfect, but i think this MD player has much more good qualities than bad ones and most can live with it happily. There are more reviews in the Mz-N505 gold section if you want to read more. Anyways, i enjoy it very much, no regret for not getting a mp3 player instead. | 2 | positive | [
"The pros definitely out weighs the cons for mz-n505 MD player.",
"Pros: small, light, don't skip, good storage on 80Min MD's, cheap media $1.",
"5-$2/MD, good sound quality, relatively fast transfer from pc-player.",
"Cons: copy right limitation can get annoying, no night vision ldc display, only display song name at beginning of track, no carrying case or belt clip.",
"As for the software, some people think it's too complicated, i think it's not that bad.",
"you just have to play around with it.",
"i didn't have any trouble with it yet.",
"OpenMG is the software u need to transfer mp3 to player, and u can edit ur track names and orders with it too, which is much easier than doing it by hand on the player.",
"Simple cd burner software is good for burning cd's without copying it on ur computer and then having to converting them to mp3's first then burning them.",
"u cannot erase mp3 tracks on ur player, but u can delete the cd ones u burned in there.",
"no player is 100% perfect, but i think this MD player has much more good qualities than bad ones and most can live with it happily.",
"There are more reviews in the Mz-N505 gold section if you want to read more.",
"Anyways, i enjoy it very much, no regret for not getting a mp3 player instead."
] |
Konami really delivers with <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Lost-In-Blue-2/dp/B000L422JC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Lost In Blue 2</a>. The animation is fluid and detailed, even beautiful at times. The game itself progresses slowly at first. This is not a game for short attention spans or those seeking immediate gratification. You die many times at first until you get into a life sustaining rhythm. Once you do, the island is yours to explore and you are limited only by how carefully you plan out each day.
I was really disappointed there was no strategy guide available for the game but I soon discovered why I would not want one. All of the things you don't know about the island and your stay there are the things that make the game exciting. This game is about the unknown and that anxiety actually adds to your gaming experience. I found out the hard way how disappointing knowing to much can be when I read a little too much information on an online forum.
For as great as this game is there are a couple of things I find annoying. My partner sometimes seems absolutely helpless. If the secondary character knows how to go gather food and cook it when you ask it too, it should be able to do that for itself when you go out. I feel like a babysitter sometimes and often wish the other character was not there at all. My other big peeve is that when you are out and need to go to sleep you have to go back to your home. I think you should be able to camp and build fires almost anywhere. There could be a cute little sequence when you are camping where you wake up in the night because you hear a noise. More importantly you could get your energy back up to 100% without having to go back home. | 2 | positive | [
"Konami really delivers with <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Lost-In-Blue-2/dp/B000L422JC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?",
"ie=UTF8\">Lost In Blue 2</a>.",
"The animation is fluid and detailed, even beautiful at times.",
"The game itself progresses slowly at first.",
"This is not a game for short attention spans or those seeking immediate gratification.",
"You die many times at first until you get into a life sustaining rhythm.",
"Once you do, the island is yours to explore and you are limited only by how carefully you plan out each day.",
"I was really disappointed there was no strategy guide available for the game but I soon discovered why I would not want one.",
"All of the things you don't know about the island and your stay there are the things that make the game exciting.",
"This game is about the unknown and that anxiety actually adds to your gaming experience.",
"I found out the hard way how disappointing knowing to much can be when I read a little too much information on an online forum.",
"For as great as this game is there are a couple of things I find annoying.",
"My partner sometimes seems absolutely helpless.",
"If the secondary character knows how to go gather food and cook it when you ask it too, it should be able to do that for itself when you go out.",
"I feel like a babysitter sometimes and often wish the other character was not there at all.",
"My other big peeve is that when you are out and need to go to sleep you have to go back to your home.",
"I think you should be able to camp and build fires almost anywhere.",
"There could be a cute little sequence when you are camping where you wake up in the night because you hear a noise.",
"More importantly you could get your energy back up to 100% without having to go back home."
] |
I'll start off by saying that if you haven't yet played Thief I, then buy it and play it. Buy Thief II after that. There are some spoilers in the sequel that you don't want to see.
You can tell that the designers listened closely to the feedback from the players of Thief I. They made a lot of great improvements, which are what make Thief II worth buying. Remember the mosters and zombies from Thief I? They're gone. Most of the missions in Theif II are human-oriented. Remember those long and tediuos "needle-in-a-haystack" missions? They're gone too. The missions in Thief II are quite a bit more interesting, they are shorter, and they are easier to complete. Plus, each mission has one major goal that is something other than stealing. It's up to you to decide how much you want to pillage. For instance, in one mission your goal is to frame someone by planting evidence in his office (that mission was a blast). The guards have more of those amusing conversations that you like to listen in on -- the guards have me laughing out loud sometimes. Garrett makes his little cynical comments more often. The maps are a hundred times better and easier to use (no more getting lost). The graphics are slightly better, and there are other little improvements as well like new toys for Garret.
Some of the changes for Thief II were not so good. For one thing, the designers may have taken out the zombies, but they added in these absurd security cameras and patrolling robots. Robots? Garrett is using a bow and arrow, but there are robots patrolling around. It's just too silly to ignore. If you think it sounds lame then just wait until you actually see what they look like and sound like. In general, the technology improvements for Thief II go so overboard that they take away from the game. The medieval setting was a great part about Thief I but it's not there in Thief II.
My biggest complain about Thief II would be the overall storyline. Thief I simply had a brilliant storyline that was downright creepy and involving. I don't want to give away too much, but Thief II has some plot twists that will have you saying "come on, give me a break!" It totally lacks the overall feeling of gloom and suspense that was there for Thief I.
Still, I have liked Thief II better than Thief I. The flow of the levels must be the reason why. It took me months to complete Thief I, because I got tired of a lot of the long levels. I am almost done with Thief II in less than a couple weeks. | 2 | positive | [
"I'll start off by saying that if you haven't yet played Thief I, then buy it and play it.",
"Buy Thief II after that.",
"There are some spoilers in the sequel that you don't want to see.",
"You can tell that the designers listened closely to the feedback from the players of Thief I.",
"They made a lot of great improvements, which are what make Thief II worth buying.",
"Remember the mosters and zombies from Thief I?",
"They're gone.",
"Most of the missions in Theif II are human-oriented.",
"Remember those long and tediuos \"needle-in-a-haystack\" missions?",
"They're gone too.",
"The missions in Thief II are quite a bit more interesting, they are shorter, and they are easier to complete.",
"Plus, each mission has one major goal that is something other than stealing.",
"It's up to you to decide how much you want to pillage.",
"For instance, in one mission your goal is to frame someone by planting evidence in his office (that mission was a blast).",
"The guards have more of those amusing conversations that you like to listen in on -- the guards have me laughing out loud sometimes.",
"Garrett makes his little cynical comments more often.",
"The maps are a hundred times better and easier to use (no more getting lost).",
"The graphics are slightly better, and there are other little improvements as well like new toys for Garret.",
"Some of the changes for Thief II were not so good.",
"For one thing, the designers may have taken out the zombies, but they added in these absurd security cameras and patrolling robots.",
"Robots?",
"Garrett is using a bow and arrow, but there are robots patrolling around.",
"It's just too silly to ignore.",
"If you think it sounds lame then just wait until you actually see what they look like and sound like.",
"In general, the technology improvements for Thief II go so overboard that they take away from the game.",
"The medieval setting was a great part about Thief I but it's not there in Thief II.",
"My biggest complain about Thief II would be the overall storyline.",
"Thief I simply had a brilliant storyline that was downright creepy and involving.",
"I don't want to give away too much, but Thief II has some plot twists that will have you saying \"come on, give me a break!",
"\" It totally lacks the overall feeling of gloom and suspense that was there for Thief I.",
"Still, I have liked Thief II better than Thief I.",
"The flow of the levels must be the reason why.",
"It took me months to complete Thief I, because I got tired of a lot of the long levels.",
"I am almost done with Thief II in less than a couple weeks."
] |
Amazon was out of my regular green tea so I picked up a box of this Celestial Green Tea with White Tea at the store to hold me over. I LOVE IT!!! It's very smooth without that very slight "tang" (or bitter) note at the end. I'm very careful about making my tea. I use very hot water but NOT boiling. It's important to NOT "burn" the tender tea which can effect taste and destroy some of the antioxidents. I have a whistle tea pot so put water on the stove and do my thing until I hear the whistle blow, take the tea pot off the burner, set my oven timer for 10 mins and let the water cool down before pouring it over the tea pouch. Many brands just say pour boiling water over tea bag...uggg. You have to remember that green tea is just black tea in the very early stages of leafing out....just as the name implies....green leaf stage. In any event, for my taste, Clestial Green Tea with White Tea is excellent. This is an amazing value compared to buying tea in a supermarket AND free shipping and an ADDITIONAL SAVINGS over the listed price if you buy through Subscribe And Save. For those who might be a little hesitant to try letting Amazon automatically deduct money from your debit or credit card on a regular basis, it's a great option. I've used Subscribe And Save for a few years now and love it. They send you an e-mail well before each transaction to let you know a debit to your account is coming. You can decide how often you want a delivery..once a month or every 2,3 or 4 months. You can change delivery dates anytime you want to which also changes when your payment option is charged, you can order extra shipments whenever you want to with no shipping charge even though the order is under $25, and you can cancel any time you choose so try it for your first shipment and if you don't like the tea cancel. It's a great savings and you never run out because you forgot to order. In my opinion it's great tea at a fantastic price. | 2 | positive | [
"Amazon was out of my regular green tea so I picked up a box of this Celestial Green Tea with White Tea at the store to hold me over.",
"I LOVE IT!!!",
"It's very smooth without that very slight \"tang\" (or bitter) note at the end.",
"I'm very careful about making my tea.",
"I use very hot water but NOT boiling.",
"It's important to NOT \"burn\" the tender tea which can effect taste and destroy some of the antioxidents.",
"I have a whistle tea pot so put water on the stove and do my thing until I hear the whistle blow, take the tea pot off the burner, set my oven timer for 10 mins and let the water cool down before pouring it over the tea pouch.",
"Many brands just say pour boiling water over tea bag...",
"uggg.",
"You have to remember that green tea is just black tea in the very early stages of leafing out....",
"just as the name implies....",
"green leaf stage.",
"In any event, for my taste, Clestial Green Tea with White Tea is excellent.",
"This is an amazing value compared to buying tea in a supermarket AND free shipping and an ADDITIONAL SAVINGS over the listed price if you buy through Subscribe And Save.",
"For those who might be a little hesitant to try letting Amazon automatically deduct money from your debit or credit card on a regular basis, it's a great option.",
"I've used Subscribe And Save for a few years now and love it.",
"They send you an e-mail well before each transaction to let you know a debit to your account is coming.",
"You can decide how often you want a delivery..",
"once a month or every 2,3 or 4 months.",
"You can change delivery dates anytime you want to which also changes when your payment option is charged, you can order extra shipments whenever you want to with no shipping charge even though the order is under $25, and you can cancel any time you choose so try it for your first shipment and if you don't like the tea cancel.",
"It's a great savings and you never run out because you forgot to order.",
"In my opinion it's great tea at a fantastic price."
] |
After the disappointment of 'Cyclone', they wisely ditch the singer/flautist, but keep the studio drummer, as well as the electric guitar for a deeper, organic sound...and it works wonder. This whole cd could very well the soundtrack to some unknown movie. Of course TD has done numerous movie soundtracks, but this is one album that gives me cinematic impressions.
FORCE MAJEURE (8/10) I could listen to this one over and over...this is truly one of their best epics. It starts out ominously, like some kind of sonic boom...then with gradual washes of ambient sound (even sounds like birds chirping at one point), the pieces works up to a somber opening on the piano...then we're off! An awesome 10 minute flight over some far away, sun drenched plain, up in the clouds. The guitar, piano, cello really flesh this one out and the synths compliment it nicely.
CLOUDBURST FLIGHT (7/10) This one is more subdued, but the ambient soundscapes are still good. The electric guitar and drums play a more minimal role, letting the synths shine...alot of parts of this one sound like what was to come on Tangram (the next album).
THRU METAMORPHIC ROCKS (7/10) Strange piece...but I'll give them points for creativity. Starts out rather eerie, then builts to an epic moment much like the title track....then fades or shall I say strips down to an electronic beat and sequencer bass. Alot of strange noises and synth washes crop up making it truly out there. Unfortunately what brings the piece down is that the last half gets very reptitive...sometimes I have the urge to shut it off.
*shrugs*
Still, this is not a Tangerine Dream album to skip. It shows Franke/Froese could still compose excellent music before Schmoelling joined the ranks. Oh yeah, and the Virgin cover art blows big time, thats my only real complaint. The alternate cover (which is shown above) fits the album best IMO. Laters... | 2 | positive | [
"After the disappointment of 'Cyclone', they wisely ditch the singer/flautist, but keep the studio drummer, as well as the electric guitar for a deeper, organic sound...",
"and it works wonder.",
"This whole cd could very well the soundtrack to some unknown movie.",
"Of course TD has done numerous movie soundtracks, but this is one album that gives me cinematic impressions.",
"FORCE MAJEURE (8/10) I could listen to this one over and over...",
"this is truly one of their best epics.",
"It starts out ominously, like some kind of sonic boom...",
"then with gradual washes of ambient sound (even sounds like birds chirping at one point), the pieces works up to a somber opening on the piano...",
"then we're off!",
"An awesome 10 minute flight over some far away, sun drenched plain, up in the clouds.",
"The guitar, piano, cello really flesh this one out and the synths compliment it nicely.",
"CLOUDBURST FLIGHT (7/10) This one is more subdued, but the ambient soundscapes are still good.",
"The electric guitar and drums play a more minimal role, letting the synths shine...",
"alot of parts of this one sound like what was to come on Tangram (the next album).",
"THRU METAMORPHIC ROCKS (7/10) Strange piece...",
"but I'll give them points for creativity.",
"Starts out rather eerie, then builts to an epic moment much like the title track....",
"then fades or shall I say strips down to an electronic beat and sequencer bass.",
"Alot of strange noises and synth washes crop up making it truly out there.",
"Unfortunately what brings the piece down is that the last half gets very reptitive...",
"sometimes I have the urge to shut it off.",
"*shrugs*\n\nStill, this is not a Tangerine Dream album to skip.",
"It shows Franke/Froese could still compose excellent music before Schmoelling joined the ranks.",
"Oh yeah, and the Virgin cover art blows big time, thats my only real complaint.",
"The alternate cover (which is shown above) fits the album best IMO.",
"Laters..."
] |
With almost three years in the making, how did The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time stand the test of time itself? As a prequel to the entire Legend of Zelda series, it has caught heavy anticipation. Ocarina is a prequel to the events before A Link to the Past. Link is a child, whose destiny is to save the land of Hyrule from Ganon (Gannondorf here) by traveling through time. You'll meet up with other characters in the adventure and interact will fellow Hylians, Kokiri, Zoras, and other civilations who aid you on your quest to save Hyrule. Ocarina of Time is one of those controversial games that the series has carried all along. In the end, the game is an Action/RPG, and should never be classified in the style of traditional, turn-based RPG's (like Final Fantasy).
New additions to the series are automatic jumping and Z-targeting. The emphasis of the Zelda games has always been puzzle-solving and dungeon arrangement. You also build your attributes, receiving items including the Ocarina, learning songs whose purposes range from teleporting to opening doors to time traveling. Along with mini-games, hidden items and side quests equal, its a worthwhile experience. Graphics-wise, Hyrule never looked better and most effects in Ocarina of Time are outstanding. No need for sharp visuals and smooth framerates, but rather focus on detail and designer talent. The real-time cutscenes and the passing of day and night are impressive. The sound also holds its own on this cartridge format. The themes of Zora's Domain and Gerudo Valley are music to the ears. Zelda fans will remember tunes of Kakariko Village and Zelda's Lullaby. A big plus is that all the sound effects from previous Zelda games have made a comeback.
In the end, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time makes the cut. Even though the gameplay consists mainly of dungeon-dwelling and puzzle-solving, the impressive graphics, quality sound and everything that's been obtained from previous Zelda titles will keep fans and non-fans alike entertained. It's fun. | 2 | positive | [
"With almost three years in the making, how did The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time stand the test of time itself?",
"As a prequel to the entire Legend of Zelda series, it has caught heavy anticipation.",
"Ocarina is a prequel to the events before A Link to the Past.",
"Link is a child, whose destiny is to save the land of Hyrule from Ganon (Gannondorf here) by traveling through time.",
"You'll meet up with other characters in the adventure and interact will fellow Hylians, Kokiri, Zoras, and other civilations who aid you on your quest to save Hyrule.",
"Ocarina of Time is one of those controversial games that the series has carried all along.",
"In the end, the game is an Action/RPG, and should never be classified in the style of traditional, turn-based RPG's (like Final Fantasy).",
"New additions to the series are automatic jumping and Z-targeting.",
"The emphasis of the Zelda games has always been puzzle-solving and dungeon arrangement.",
"You also build your attributes, receiving items including the Ocarina, learning songs whose purposes range from teleporting to opening doors to time traveling.",
"Along with mini-games, hidden items and side quests equal, its a worthwhile experience.",
"Graphics-wise, Hyrule never looked better and most effects in Ocarina of Time are outstanding.",
"No need for sharp visuals and smooth framerates, but rather focus on detail and designer talent.",
"The real-time cutscenes and the passing of day and night are impressive.",
"The sound also holds its own on this cartridge format.",
"The themes of Zora's Domain and Gerudo Valley are music to the ears.",
"Zelda fans will remember tunes of Kakariko Village and Zelda's Lullaby.",
"A big plus is that all the sound effects from previous Zelda games have made a comeback.",
"In the end, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time makes the cut.",
"Even though the gameplay consists mainly of dungeon-dwelling and puzzle-solving, the impressive graphics, quality sound and everything that's been obtained from previous Zelda titles will keep fans and non-fans alike entertained.",
"It's fun."
] |
The last of the Hathaway siblings, Beatrix, finds her happily ever after. Beatrix is the Hathaway least likely to marry, next to Leo, because she is hands down the most peculiar of the whole peculiar bunch. Between her affinity for anything feathered, scaled or furred, her tendency to filch small objects when under stress, and her propensity for saying whatever is on her mind, she is unlikely to score a husband from the staid and traditional English upper class. However, Beatrix is also considerate, sincere and quite intelligent so she has a lot going for her if she can find someone willing to look past her eccentricities. In fact, it's her compassionate spirit that draws her to write to a soldier fighting in the Crimea when her shallow friend wants to ignore his letter. Beatrix realizes that a connection to home may be the one thing that will help a soldier survive the horror of war. Which is exactly what happens. Christopher Phelan didn't have much use for peculiar Beatrix Hathaway before he went off to war. But after he returns, it doesn't take him long to realize that he's not the man he used to be and he doesn't fit in his old place in society. I think that because most of the horror and difficulty is implied in the correspondence between Beatix and Christopher they share the sweetest and most subdued romance of them all. I wish that the rest of the Hathaways could have played a more prominent role since it was the last book, but that would have taken away from Beatrix and Christopher's story. | 2 | positive | [
"The last of the Hathaway siblings, Beatrix, finds her happily ever after.",
"Beatrix is the Hathaway least likely to marry, next to Leo, because she is hands down the most peculiar of the whole peculiar bunch.",
"Between her affinity for anything feathered, scaled or furred, her tendency to filch small objects when under stress, and her propensity for saying whatever is on her mind, she is unlikely to score a husband from the staid and traditional English upper class.",
"However, Beatrix is also considerate, sincere and quite intelligent so she has a lot going for her if she can find someone willing to look past her eccentricities.",
"In fact, it's her compassionate spirit that draws her to write to a soldier fighting in the Crimea when her shallow friend wants to ignore his letter.",
"Beatrix realizes that a connection to home may be the one thing that will help a soldier survive the horror of war.",
"Which is exactly what happens.",
"Christopher Phelan didn't have much use for peculiar Beatrix Hathaway before he went off to war.",
"But after he returns, it doesn't take him long to realize that he's not the man he used to be and he doesn't fit in his old place in society.",
"I think that because most of the horror and difficulty is implied in the correspondence between Beatix and Christopher they share the sweetest and most subdued romance of them all.",
"I wish that the rest of the Hathaways could have played a more prominent role since it was the last book, but that would have taken away from Beatrix and Christopher's story."
] |
For many years, this was the only version of Tommy I knew. While I did enjoy the original 1969 Tommy album once I finally discovered it, only the '75 version has really endured for me.
The Tommy CD, recorded in 1974 on the heels of Quadrophenia, really takes on the feel of that masterpiece with its layers of guitars and other stringed insrtuments, piano, synthesizer, voices and what-not that the wizard Pete Townshend was delving into at the time. The music itself is much like Quadrophenia with the many variations on repeating musical themes. In both cases, I think Pete composed this kind of music wonderfully. So, essentially, The Who and other artists got together immediately after the Quadrophenia tour and re-recorded Tommy. And all indications to me are that everyone worked well and enthusiastically on the project, to an inspired, magnificent end.
The CD does not sound exactly like the movie. In some ways, it's improved, in other ways, it's lacking. The improvements include the addition of the "Overture" and some improvements in mixing. For example, in "Cousin Kevin", the drums are turned way up in the CD mix as compared to the movie, and this gives even more energy to an already great song. It seems to me that the drummer (credited as Tony Newman) was using Nigel Olsson's drum kit, which sounds rather unique to my ears; anyone else hear this?
The lacking qualities of the CD have mainly to do with edited cuts in certain tracks. For example, the intro to "Fiddle About" is missing that foreboding synthesizer line that happens in the movie when Uncle Ernie cracks the egg into his stout. Another example; much of the 'Acid Queen' jam session is cut out, and it really hits home to me when I recall that little guitar and piano riff that plays in the movie when Frank enters the room and Tina's shaking over the sprawled Tommy. Even the drunken synth interlude at the end of "Champagne"...missing! There's a good bit more that's cut out, and these keep me from giving the otherwise deserved 5-star rating.
For my parting comments, I have to stand up for the voice of Oliver Reed. It sounds bad in a "good" way; it totally works for every line he delivers as the character "Uncle Frank". And that reminds me that his coughing "I wish I knew" line is cut out of "Go to the Mirror". Argh!! | 2 | positive | [
"For many years, this was the only version of Tommy I knew.",
"While I did enjoy the original 1969 Tommy album once I finally discovered it, only the '75 version has really endured for me.",
"The Tommy CD, recorded in 1974 on the heels of Quadrophenia, really takes on the feel of that masterpiece with its layers of guitars and other stringed insrtuments, piano, synthesizer, voices and what-not that the wizard Pete Townshend was delving into at the time.",
"The music itself is much like Quadrophenia with the many variations on repeating musical themes.",
"In both cases, I think Pete composed this kind of music wonderfully.",
"So, essentially, The Who and other artists got together immediately after the Quadrophenia tour and re-recorded Tommy.",
"And all indications to me are that everyone worked well and enthusiastically on the project, to an inspired, magnificent end.",
"The CD does not sound exactly like the movie.",
"In some ways, it's improved, in other ways, it's lacking.",
"The improvements include the addition of the \"Overture\" and some improvements in mixing.",
"For example, in \"Cousin Kevin\", the drums are turned way up in the CD mix as compared to the movie, and this gives even more energy to an already great song.",
"It seems to me that the drummer (credited as Tony Newman) was using Nigel Olsson's drum kit, which sounds rather unique to my ears; anyone else hear this?",
"The lacking qualities of the CD have mainly to do with edited cuts in certain tracks.",
"For example, the intro to \"Fiddle About\" is missing that foreboding synthesizer line that happens in the movie when Uncle Ernie cracks the egg into his stout.",
"Another example; much of the 'Acid Queen' jam session is cut out, and it really hits home to me when I recall that little guitar and piano riff that plays in the movie when Frank enters the room and Tina's shaking over the sprawled Tommy.",
"Even the drunken synth interlude at the end of \"Champagne\"...",
"missing!",
"There's a good bit more that's cut out, and these keep me from giving the otherwise deserved 5-star rating.",
"For my parting comments, I have to stand up for the voice of Oliver Reed.",
"It sounds bad in a \"good\" way; it totally works for every line he delivers as the character \"Uncle Frank\".",
"And that reminds me that his coughing \"I wish I knew\" line is cut out of \"Go to the Mirror\".",
"Argh!!"
] |
I'm a big fan of Sid Meier's previous games - Civilization and Civ II being some of my all-time favorites! I can't even count the number of hours I've spent playing those two games - probably well in to the hundreds. Anyways, I normally would never pick up a golf game, I don't usually play sport-type games, but since it had Sid Meier's name on it I decided to give it a try. I was not disappointed!
It plays like most other Sim/Tycoon games - you start with your basic empty plot of land and build it up to a huge golf course. You build golf holes, hire staff, get different buildings and attractions (driving range, etc). One feature that I really enjoyed was selling plots of land to celebrities - they're a lot of fun to watch! You also can play in a tournament against another golfer, which is pretty easy. I am not skilled at golf games, so I enjoyed it a lot because it was not too complicated.
Another fun feature is to watch the patrons of your course.. because sometimes they'll start on a funny story. If you watch them the entire time they're golfing, they'll keep going on with the story. If they finish (a sign of a good course I guess!) then you get a special prize (some kind of decorative item usually).
I was surprised I enjoyed this game as much as I did. I played it for several days exclusively, but haven't played it since. It doesn't have the longevity that some other games do (namely the Sims for me), but it did keep my attention for many hours over the course of a few days and for the price, I say its worth it! | 2 | positive | [
"I'm a big fan of Sid Meier's previous games - Civilization and Civ II being some of my all-time favorites!",
"I can't even count the number of hours I've spent playing those two games - probably well in to the hundreds.",
"Anyways, I normally would never pick up a golf game, I don't usually play sport-type games, but since it had Sid Meier's name on it I decided to give it a try.",
"I was not disappointed!",
"It plays like most other Sim/Tycoon games - you start with your basic empty plot of land and build it up to a huge golf course.",
"You build golf holes, hire staff, get different buildings and attractions (driving range, etc).",
"One feature that I really enjoyed was selling plots of land to celebrities - they're a lot of fun to watch!",
"You also can play in a tournament against another golfer, which is pretty easy.",
"I am not skilled at golf games, so I enjoyed it a lot because it was not too complicated.",
"Another fun feature is to watch the patrons of your course..",
"because sometimes they'll start on a funny story.",
"If you watch them the entire time they're golfing, they'll keep going on with the story.",
"If they finish (a sign of a good course I guess!",
") then you get a special prize (some kind of decorative item usually).",
"I was surprised I enjoyed this game as much as I did.",
"I played it for several days exclusively, but haven't played it since.",
"It doesn't have the longevity that some other games do (namely the Sims for me), but it did keep my attention for many hours over the course of a few days and for the price, I say its worth it!"
] |
Really nice kit.Would have gave 5 star except (as noted by other reviewers), these Are Not ATC fuses. They are ATO. Will leave seller feedback on this. Be aware if your requirement demands a sealed fuse. I needed 16ga waterproof inline fuse holders and these fit the bill perfect. The fuse holder cover is nice and pliable and seals great. The fuse supply case is was an unexpected surprise. Unlike most cases that are too large to fit into a glove box, this one is very compact and has every size needed. Happily recommend it. | 2 | positive | [
"Really nice kit.",
"Would have gave 5 star except (as noted by other reviewers), these Are Not ATC fuses.",
"They are ATO.",
"Will leave seller feedback on this.",
"Be aware if your requirement demands a sealed fuse.",
"I needed 16ga waterproof inline fuse holders and these fit the bill perfect.",
"The fuse holder cover is nice and pliable and seals great.",
"The fuse supply case is was an unexpected surprise.",
"Unlike most cases that are too large to fit into a glove box, this one is very compact and has every size needed.",
"Happily recommend it."
] |
I tend to like fragrances in the Calvin Klein line, as I generally find them to be very high quality and long-lasting. I was excited to have the opportunity to try a full bottle of Euphoria, a scent I had only sampled in the past but had liked very much.
Euphoria is one of my favorite CK fragrances. It is VERY sweet, so those who don't enjoy sweeter-style perfumes may not like it. However, I find it to be sweet not in a young or girly way but in a manner that is quite feminine and sophisticated. The fragrance description lists Euphoria as having "exotic fruits," and I'm not sure that I get that from this scent; black orchid is also listed, which seems more likely to me (although I don't know that I've ever smelled black orchid!). I would also agree with the "rich, creamy" part, as there is definitely a richness to Euphoria that lasts all day. In fact, one of the things I love about Euphoria is its staying power--the fragrance remains potent for hours and hours, often still being detectable the next day!
So why only four stars? As mentioned in my subject line, I absolute HATE the bottle--so much so that I was tempted to take off more than just one star for that! Apparently, the bottle is "a piece of art" designed by Fabien Baron. Yes, it is pretty to look at, but as far as using it goes, it is extremely non-functional. First, I'm not surprised that the designer is male--does he think women have a single perfume bottle that we display as an art piece? No, we put the bottles together in drawers, on bathroom shelves, etc. Not only is this bottle an awkward shape and size but also it does not stand flat on its own--that's right, it ROCKS! I could actual live with that issue if the atomizer part worked correctly. Unfortunately, just under the spray nozzle, there is a very cheap plastic piece (I will try to add a photo of this later), I think which is supposed to hold the cap on snugly. Well, this piece does not work properly, as it is loose and leaks. If I try to push the cap all the way back on as designed, it makes things worse. Very frustrating!
Again, I do love this scent and would recommend it. I would suggest either buying the smaller (.33 oz) size, which comes in a simple, purse-sized spray bottle, on be prepared to decant the larger size if needed. | 2 | positive | [
"I tend to like fragrances in the Calvin Klein line, as I generally find them to be very high quality and long-lasting.",
"I was excited to have the opportunity to try a full bottle of Euphoria, a scent I had only sampled in the past but had liked very much.",
"Euphoria is one of my favorite CK fragrances.",
"It is VERY sweet, so those who don't enjoy sweeter-style perfumes may not like it.",
"However, I find it to be sweet not in a young or girly way but in a manner that is quite feminine and sophisticated.",
"The fragrance description lists Euphoria as having \"exotic fruits,\" and I'm not sure that I get that from this scent; black orchid is also listed, which seems more likely to me (although I don't know that I've ever smelled black orchid!",
").",
"I would also agree with the \"rich, creamy\" part, as there is definitely a richness to Euphoria that lasts all day.",
"In fact, one of the things I love about Euphoria is its staying power--the fragrance remains potent for hours and hours, often still being detectable the next day!",
"So why only four stars?",
"As mentioned in my subject line, I absolute HATE the bottle--so much so that I was tempted to take off more than just one star for that!",
"Apparently, the bottle is \"a piece of art\" designed by Fabien Baron.",
"Yes, it is pretty to look at, but as far as using it goes, it is extremely non-functional.",
"First, I'm not surprised that the designer is male--does he think women have a single perfume bottle that we display as an art piece?",
"No, we put the bottles together in drawers, on bathroom shelves, etc.",
"Not only is this bottle an awkward shape and size but also it does not stand flat on its own--that's right, it ROCKS!",
"I could actual live with that issue if the atomizer part worked correctly.",
"Unfortunately, just under the spray nozzle, there is a very cheap plastic piece (I will try to add a photo of this later), I think which is supposed to hold the cap on snugly.",
"Well, this piece does not work properly, as it is loose and leaks.",
"If I try to push the cap all the way back on as designed, it makes things worse.",
"Very frustrating!",
"Again, I do love this scent and would recommend it.",
"I would suggest either buying the smaller (.",
"33 oz) size, which comes in a simple, purse-sized spray bottle, on be prepared to decant the larger size if needed."
] |
This is the first in the series of Tony Hill and Carol Jordan books that BBC made into a series, called "Wire in the Blood," the name of the second book. Fortunately for viewers, the characters on the screen are not as flawed as the ones in the book. Tony Hill is one messed up shrink - we know why HE chose his career! and Carol has her own problems as a woman in the CID. A serial killer strikes the mid-sized community of Bradford, and appears to be killing gay men. But is he? or could they just seem to be gay? The Bradford CID is working on a Home Office project to use profilers with the police, so this is the perfect opportunity for Tony Hill to practice his specialty. He tends to get a little too involved in his work. This is not for the squeamish - the violence is graphic. But the writing is compelling, and it's a real page-turner. It isn't until after you've finished the book that you start to see holes in the plot - small ones in this book, but they get larger as the series progresses. But, I don't want to be a spoiler! If you can handle graphic violence, torture, and gore along with page-turning prose, and you like watching the workings of the psychotic mind, then this is the book for you. It's un-put-downable once you pass the first two pages. | 2 | positive | [
"This is the first in the series of Tony Hill and Carol Jordan books that BBC made into a series, called \"Wire in the Blood,\" the name of the second book.",
"Fortunately for viewers, the characters on the screen are not as flawed as the ones in the book.",
"Tony Hill is one messed up shrink - we know why HE chose his career!",
"and Carol has her own problems as a woman in the CID.",
"A serial killer strikes the mid-sized community of Bradford, and appears to be killing gay men.",
"But is he?",
"or could they just seem to be gay?",
"The Bradford CID is working on a Home Office project to use profilers with the police, so this is the perfect opportunity for Tony Hill to practice his specialty.",
"He tends to get a little too involved in his work.",
"This is not for the squeamish - the violence is graphic.",
"But the writing is compelling, and it's a real page-turner.",
"It isn't until after you've finished the book that you start to see holes in the plot - small ones in this book, but they get larger as the series progresses.",
"But, I don't want to be a spoiler!",
"If you can handle graphic violence, torture, and gore along with page-turning prose, and you like watching the workings of the psychotic mind, then this is the book for you.",
"It's un-put-downable once you pass the first two pages."
] |
Unlike most pc gamers, I never played the first Diablo. With all the hype and how much my friends enjoyed the first game, I figured this would be the game to buy. Well, it is. The fun and reaplayability factors definitely make up for the less than stellar graphics in this game. The controls and gameplay are superb. The sound and music is some of the most realistic I've ever heard (except for some of the recent FPS games). I haven't played on Battle.net yet simply because I'm having too much fun playing my own game and TCP/IP'ing with my buddies. Me and my friends started our game after we were halfway through with Act 1 in our own games, and we were amazed at how much fun we were having even though it was our second time through Act 1. When you play online with others it proposes a whole new slew of options like trading, etc. (teamwork!). What makes the game so replayable is that everytime you play it, it's different. Even if you play as the same character, you will end up getting weapons in a different order. The weapons and magic are just AWESOME by the way. It's so cool how killing the same enemies over and over (and over) again can be SO MUCH FUN! Usually I HATE normal RPG games, but this action RPG stuff is my bag ... baby! | 2 | positive | [
"Unlike most pc gamers, I never played the first Diablo.",
"With all the hype and how much my friends enjoyed the first game, I figured this would be the game to buy.",
"Well, it is.",
"The fun and reaplayability factors definitely make up for the less than stellar graphics in this game.",
"The controls and gameplay are superb.",
"The sound and music is some of the most realistic I've ever heard (except for some of the recent FPS games).",
"I haven't played on Battle.",
"net yet simply because I'm having too much fun playing my own game and TCP/IP'ing with my buddies.",
"Me and my friends started our game after we were halfway through with Act 1 in our own games, and we were amazed at how much fun we were having even though it was our second time through Act 1.",
"When you play online with others it proposes a whole new slew of options like trading, etc.",
"(teamwork!",
").",
"What makes the game so replayable is that everytime you play it, it's different.",
"Even if you play as the same character, you will end up getting weapons in a different order.",
"The weapons and magic are just AWESOME by the way.",
"It's so cool how killing the same enemies over and over (and over) again can be SO MUCH FUN!",
"Usually I HATE normal RPG games, but this action RPG stuff is my bag...",
"baby!"
] |
The graphics on this are nice. I love the way everything is drawn. The idea behind the game is good. If you are not great at Mario style games you will be frustrated. I got stuck at this one spot early on and could not beat the spot. I loaned it to my daughter who got just as frustrated. Then after a friend could not stand to play it for the same problems I just traded it out.
I recommend this to people who were good at the old Mario games. For the rest of us it is just plain annoying. I wish that I had enjoyed the game play itself more. The idea with the emotes is very nicely done. It was just too hard for most people I know. | 2 | positive | [
"The graphics on this are nice.",
"I love the way everything is drawn.",
"The idea behind the game is good.",
"If you are not great at Mario style games you will be frustrated.",
"I got stuck at this one spot early on and could not beat the spot.",
"I loaned it to my daughter who got just as frustrated.",
"Then after a friend could not stand to play it for the same problems I just traded it out.",
"I recommend this to people who were good at the old Mario games.",
"For the rest of us it is just plain annoying.",
"I wish that I had enjoyed the game play itself more.",
"The idea with the emotes is very nicely done.",
"It was just too hard for most people I know."
] |
Geraldine Page was incredible as usual. Her acting is timeless, thoughtful and sensitive. It is no different in this movie, though the treatment of the movie's issues was different than it would be now. Back then they were just putting their toe in the water. However Ms. Page was all in for her character. She DOES deserve 5 stars...always!
The movie brushed lightly over a lot of topics that stem from the main plot but cannot follow them all in 90 minutes. Over the time since this was made, many have attempted to address the RX related issues. we are told from childhood to trust completely and never question the doctor's conclusions. The patient that went to his family doctor, putting his life and health in their hands has made themselves vulnerable to everyone.
In the rush to blame the patient for any poor result, no one recalls the drug companies shilling their drugs on T.V. or paying doctors to push their products regardless of whether it was the ideal treatment. From the patient begging for real help, he is now a junkie supposedly manipulating the poor innocent doctor to get the drugs advertised and promoted by the drug company as his cure. He is judged as a person of weak and wicked character for needing the medication that was specifically prescribed and is making drug companies and doctors rich in the market they created. The patient just wants what he has been led to expect from seeing a licensed physician... appropriate medical care that makes him better, not worse.
And yippee! another opportunity...the rehab facilities, propaganda, products all blossoming to make more money to care for the use or misuse of the miracle product that they created and spent tons of money convincing everyone was the cure! Note that most movies addressing addiction are about vulnerable, trusting women. Yow. The movie did have lots of issues.
This movie was a beginning in an area that was a secret and lightly brushed on ethics in the media. It remained a secret until big business realized there was more big money to be made on the backs of every trusting patient. It's so common place and expected now that people readily talk about paying to go to rehab a multitude of times. In fact, it's become a universal salve for bad behavior. Note that the rehab in this movie is really a shared mental ward.
The movie is a baby step, but a giant step at this time in history. If you can appreciate it as documenting an evolution, you will enjoy this. And obviously...tons to think about! | 2 | positive | [
"Geraldine Page was incredible as usual.",
"Her acting is timeless, thoughtful and sensitive.",
"It is no different in this movie, though the treatment of the movie's issues was different than it would be now.",
"Back then they were just putting their toe in the water.",
"However Ms.",
"Page was all in for her character.",
"She DOES deserve 5 stars...",
"always!",
"The movie brushed lightly over a lot of topics that stem from the main plot but cannot follow them all in 90 minutes.",
"Over the time since this was made, many have attempted to address the RX related issues.",
"we are told from childhood to trust completely and never question the doctor's conclusions.",
"The patient that went to his family doctor, putting his life and health in their hands has made themselves vulnerable to everyone.",
"In the rush to blame the patient for any poor result, no one recalls the drug companies shilling their drugs on T.",
"V. or paying doctors to push their products regardless of whether it was the ideal treatment.",
"From the patient begging for real help, he is now a junkie supposedly manipulating the poor innocent doctor to get the drugs advertised and promoted by the drug company as his cure.",
"He is judged as a person of weak and wicked character for needing the medication that was specifically prescribed and is making drug companies and doctors rich in the market they created.",
"The patient just wants what he has been led to expect from seeing a licensed physician...",
"appropriate medical care that makes him better, not worse.",
"And yippee!",
"another opportunity...",
"the rehab facilities, propaganda, products all blossoming to make more money to care for the use or misuse of the miracle product that they created and spent tons of money convincing everyone was the cure!",
"Note that most movies addressing addiction are about vulnerable, trusting women.",
"Yow.",
"The movie did have lots of issues.",
"This movie was a beginning in an area that was a secret and lightly brushed on ethics in the media.",
"It remained a secret until big business realized there was more big money to be made on the backs of every trusting patient.",
"It's so common place and expected now that people readily talk about paying to go to rehab a multitude of times.",
"In fact, it's become a universal salve for bad behavior.",
"Note that the rehab in this movie is really a shared mental ward.",
"The movie is a baby step, but a giant step at this time in history.",
"If you can appreciate it as documenting an evolution, you will enjoy this.",
"And obviously...",
"tons to think about!"
] |
I already loved the gamecube, but the gameboy player is a wonderful addition. As it turns out, being able to play gameboy games on a big screen is a lot more fun than you may expect. Yes, the games are in a painfully low definition, however the low quality and simple gameplay are reminiscent of a more classic era of gameplay. The classic feel is not just atmospheric, but there are a number of classic games that were rereleased for gameboy, color, and advanced that are available used for cheap. I also find the controller to be more comfortable than the gameboy.
Installation is quick and easy. Click the unit into place and turn a couple of screws. The gameboy accessory should fit snug underneath the gamecube.
NOTE: If you purchase the gameboy player make sure that you also have a boot disc. Without the boot disc the hardware is pretty useless. | 2 | positive | [
"I already loved the gamecube, but the gameboy player is a wonderful addition.",
"As it turns out, being able to play gameboy games on a big screen is a lot more fun than you may expect.",
"Yes, the games are in a painfully low definition, however the low quality and simple gameplay are reminiscent of a more classic era of gameplay.",
"The classic feel is not just atmospheric, but there are a number of classic games that were rereleased for gameboy, color, and advanced that are available used for cheap.",
"I also find the controller to be more comfortable than the gameboy.",
"Installation is quick and easy.",
"Click the unit into place and turn a couple of screws.",
"The gameboy accessory should fit snug underneath the gamecube.",
"NOTE: If you purchase the gameboy player make sure that you also have a boot disc.",
"Without the boot disc the hardware is pretty useless."
] |
Do you Pokemon fans miss the old days? The days of black and white pixelated graphics? The days of catching all 151? The days of...well, I think you get the point. If you miss the original pokemon games, then this is the game for you! But, before you buy, I'm sure you'll want to know a few facts first.
The graphics have been totally redone! In full color and extensive detail, the graphics are *much* better than the average GBA game!
besides being the old game we all know and love, there is more than meets the eye! Natures (from the Ruby/Sapphire games) have been included! As well as Abilities, and the brand new moves from Ruby and Sapphire! Plus, two new forms of Deoxys, an upgraded Pokedex to show all 360+ Pokemon, and the most exciting addition, the Sevii Islands!
A group of seven islands, the Sevii islands are a refrshing addition. And since Pokemon (Ever since Gold and Silver) Pokemon can breed! Oh yeah, did I mention that there is a girl character now? In fact, the female character is based on the conceptual designs that they had wanted to include in Pokemon red and blue, but due to technological limitations, they couldn't add a female character in. Oh yeah, you can also get Shiny pokemon.
Shiny Pokemon are rare Pokemon, who are colored diffrently than usual. (I have a Golden Graveler, for instance) if u come across one, a thing of shimmery stars with appear around it. CATCH IT AT ALL COSTS!
Plus, you can get Johto Pokemon now too! (on the Islands) Unfortunately, you can only reach them after you defeat the Elite Four, which I, sadly have not yet. And this is why, folks, you should not have a Charizard go up against Lorelei of the Elite Four (99 percent of her Pokemon are half water type! -_-;)
Now, regarding the starter Pokemon. There are three starter Pokemon you can recieve at the start of the game.
Squirtle, a water type, Bulbasaur, a grass type, and,Charmander, a fire type.
Bulbasuar is a great choice for beginners, Squirtle is medium, and Charmander (Who evolves into Charizard) is hard. Unfortunately, I have a soft spot for Fire Types. Which, is slightly funny due to the fatc that I was a Grass type according to a quiz I took.
Basically, it's all about your personal type preference, since, no matter who you choose, you can still beat the Elite Four, and win all your badges. I'd suggest a Squirtle. A well rounded Pokemon who fares well, is not too easy to use, which provides a challenge, and not difficult to use either. Plus, it's so kawaii!
Now, before I end my review, I have a few noteworthy suggestions in creating a good Pokemon team.
*Don't use all ubers, like Mewtwo. It's just not fun to battle a guy with a Mewtwo, a Kyogre, a Deoxys, A Lugia, A Ho-oh, and a Groudon. (The exception to this rule is Mew, since she's sooooo kawaii!! (cute)
*Create a well rounded team. A good suggestion is to catch a Pidgey or Caterpie early in the game, and train, train, train! Currently, I have a Pidgeot named Jeannie(Lv 43) and a Butterfree named Aurora (Level 40) Who both kick seious butt. Oh yeah, and a Level thirty five Pikachu. Plus, my Charizard is at Level Seventy two. A completely uber team, without using ANY uber legendaries!
* Train train TRAIN! How else do you think Blaze the Charizard is how strong he is? You must train to suceed!
*DON'T use evolution stones early!! I made the mistake of giving one to my eevee, Now, he's a Flareon wit not many good moves. Train it first, then evolve it. It's VERY hard for Pokemon who used evolution stones to learn new moves. I'm waiting till Pikachu is level 45 or so to evolve her into a Raichu.
*Constantly battle In game trainers! It gives your Pokemon Epirience Points(Sorry, I can't spell that word XD)
Well, that's all you really need to know! Now, go out there and buy this great game! | 2 | positive | [
"Do you Pokemon fans miss the old days?",
"The days of black and white pixelated graphics?",
"The days of catching all 151?",
"The days of...",
"well, I think you get the point.",
"If you miss the original pokemon games, then this is the game for you!",
"But, before you buy, I'm sure you'll want to know a few facts first.",
"The graphics have been totally redone!",
"In full color and extensive detail, the graphics are *much* better than the average GBA game!",
"besides being the old game we all know and love, there is more than meets the eye!",
"Natures (from the Ruby/Sapphire games) have been included!",
"As well as Abilities, and the brand new moves from Ruby and Sapphire!",
"Plus, two new forms of Deoxys, an upgraded Pokedex to show all 360+ Pokemon, and the most exciting addition, the Sevii Islands!",
"A group of seven islands, the Sevii islands are a refrshing addition.",
"And since Pokemon (Ever since Gold and Silver) Pokemon can breed!",
"Oh yeah, did I mention that there is a girl character now?",
"In fact, the female character is based on the conceptual designs that they had wanted to include in Pokemon red and blue, but due to technological limitations, they couldn't add a female character in.",
"Oh yeah, you can also get Shiny pokemon.",
"Shiny Pokemon are rare Pokemon, who are colored diffrently than usual.",
"(I have a Golden Graveler, for instance) if u come across one, a thing of shimmery stars with appear around it.",
"CATCH IT AT ALL COSTS!",
"Plus, you can get Johto Pokemon now too!",
"(on the Islands) Unfortunately, you can only reach them after you defeat the Elite Four, which I, sadly have not yet.",
"And this is why, folks, you should not have a Charizard go up against Lorelei of the Elite Four (99 percent of her Pokemon are half water type!",
"-_-;)\n\nNow, regarding the starter Pokemon.",
"There are three starter Pokemon you can recieve at the start of the game.",
"Squirtle, a water type, Bulbasaur, a grass type, and,Charmander, a fire type.",
"Bulbasuar is a great choice for beginners, Squirtle is medium, and Charmander (Who evolves into Charizard) is hard.",
"Unfortunately, I have a soft spot for Fire Types.",
"Which, is slightly funny due to the fatc that I was a Grass type according to a quiz I took.",
"Basically, it's all about your personal type preference, since, no matter who you choose, you can still beat the Elite Four, and win all your badges.",
"I'd suggest a Squirtle.",
"A well rounded Pokemon who fares well, is not too easy to use, which provides a challenge, and not difficult to use either.",
"Plus, it's so kawaii!",
"Now, before I end my review, I have a few noteworthy suggestions in creating a good Pokemon team.",
"*Don't use all ubers, like Mewtwo.",
"It's just not fun to battle a guy with a Mewtwo, a Kyogre, a Deoxys, A Lugia, A Ho-oh, and a Groudon.",
"(The exception to this rule is Mew, since she's sooooo kawaii!!",
"(cute)\n\n*Create a well rounded team.",
"A good suggestion is to catch a Pidgey or Caterpie early in the game, and train, train, train!",
"Currently, I have a Pidgeot named Jeannie(Lv 43) and a Butterfree named Aurora (Level 40) Who both kick seious butt.",
"Oh yeah, and a Level thirty five Pikachu.",
"Plus, my Charizard is at Level Seventy two.",
"A completely uber team, without using ANY uber legendaries!",
"* Train train TRAIN!",
"How else do you think Blaze the Charizard is how strong he is?",
"You must train to suceed!",
"*DON'T use evolution stones early!!",
"I made the mistake of giving one to my eevee, Now, he's a Flareon wit not many good moves.",
"Train it first, then evolve it.",
"It's VERY hard for Pokemon who used evolution stones to learn new moves.",
"I'm waiting till Pikachu is level 45 or so to evolve her into a Raichu.",
"*Constantly battle In game trainers!",
"It gives your Pokemon Epirience Points(Sorry, I can't spell that word XD)\n\nWell, that's all you really need to know!",
"Now, go out there and buy this great game!"
] |
Noire did it again!!!! And I was waiting to see who was in the chair for real.. and man was I surprised. This book was crazzzzy and I loved it. Juicy went from one bad thing to the next!!! Man can this girl get a break? Its so said because she isn't even 20 yet and been through so much. I cant wait to see what will happen to Salida and definately Nooni. SMH.. cant help but want to say see you shouldn't have been so hot in the Ass. Starting book 5.. this series is so good!!!! Glad I waited till they were all out to start reading!!! Good job Noire!! | 2 | positive | [
"Noire did it again!!!!",
"And I was waiting to see who was in the chair for real..",
"and man was I surprised.",
"This book was crazzzzy and I loved it.",
"Juicy went from one bad thing to the next!!!",
"Man can this girl get a break?",
"Its so said because she isn't even 20 yet and been through so much.",
"I cant wait to see what will happen to Salida and definately Nooni.",
"SMH..",
"cant help but want to say see you shouldn't have been so hot in the Ass.",
"Starting book 5..",
"this series is so good!!!!",
"Glad I waited till they were all out to start reading!!!",
"Good job Noire!!"
] |
I loved "Anathema", I really did, but "Sleepers"? It is quite possibly one of my favorite's books so far in 2011. Megg Jensen has done it again. She's crafted a world that will pull you in from start to finish.
"Sleepers" is a story about Lianne, one of three kids given to the enemy as a peace offering. She works in the castle, taking care of the Queen and her children. She's never fully accepted by the Fithians as she is of Dalagan blood, but she feels loyal to the Fithians. Until her sixteenth birthday that is. After her awakening, everything changes. Lianne must struggle to seek out the truth between the lies.
Megg Jensen has crafted characters with flaws, characters that are believe and strong. Lianne is a fighter both physically and with her magic. She's nave at times, following her heart before thinking it through, but she never gives up in what she believes. She keeps fighting. Add those strong characters in with the wonderfully crafted world Megg's created and you have a fantastic read.
I wasn't sure I could like "Sleepers" more than "Anathema", as that was an all around great read, but "Sleepers" is beyond amazing. As it is the first book in a trilogy, I'm eager to see where the story goes next. | 2 | positive | [
"I loved \"Anathema\", I really did, but \"Sleepers\"?",
"It is quite possibly one of my favorite's books so far in 2011.",
"Megg Jensen has done it again.",
"She's crafted a world that will pull you in from start to finish.",
"\"Sleepers\" is a story about Lianne, one of three kids given to the enemy as a peace offering.",
"She works in the castle, taking care of the Queen and her children.",
"She's never fully accepted by the Fithians as she is of Dalagan blood, but she feels loyal to the Fithians.",
"Until her sixteenth birthday that is.",
"After her awakening, everything changes.",
"Lianne must struggle to seek out the truth between the lies.",
"Megg Jensen has crafted characters with flaws, characters that are believe and strong.",
"Lianne is a fighter both physically and with her magic.",
"She's nave at times, following her heart before thinking it through, but she never gives up in what she believes.",
"She keeps fighting.",
"Add those strong characters in with the wonderfully crafted world Megg's created and you have a fantastic read.",
"I wasn't sure I could like \"Sleepers\" more than \"Anathema\", as that was an all around great read, but \"Sleepers\" is beyond amazing.",
"As it is the first book in a trilogy, I'm eager to see where the story goes next."
] |
IT IS EXTREMELY LIGHTWEIGHT AND COMFORTABLE IN THE EAR!!! I HAVE HAD ALL THE NAME BRANDS OF BLUETOOTH'S AND I MUST SAY THAT THIS ONE.... IS BY FAR THE BEST OF THE BEST!!! I COULD ALWAYS HEAR CLEARLY ON MY END BUT OTHERS COULD NOT HEAR ME OR THERE WAS ALOT OF BACKGROUND NOISE AND I WAS FORCED TO DISCONNECT AND HOLD THE PHONE UP TO MY EAR ( ANNOYING)!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PARTICULAR BLUETOOTH BECAUSE OF THE TRIPLE MICS AND THE CLARITY OF PHONE CALLS. I GET NO MORE COMPLAINTS OF SOUNDING VERY DISTANT AND ECHOED! THIS IS ACTUALLY THE FIRST PLANTRONICS I'VE OWNED AND USED AND I AM VERY SATISFIED WITH THE PRODUCT AND I HAVE HAD TWO FRIENDS OF MINE PURCHASE ONE BECAUSE OF THE CLARITY OF MY VOICE USING IT!!!! SO IF UR SKEPTICAL, LIKE I WAS, IT'S WORTH THE MONEY AND YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!! BUY ONE ASAP!!!!! | 2 | positive | [
"IT IS EXTREMELY LIGHTWEIGHT AND COMFORTABLE IN THE EAR!!!",
"I HAVE HAD ALL THE NAME BRANDS OF BLUETOOTH'S AND I MUST SAY THAT THIS ONE....",
"IS BY FAR THE BEST OF THE BEST!!!",
"I COULD ALWAYS HEAR CLEARLY ON MY END BUT OTHERS COULD NOT HEAR ME OR THERE WAS ALOT OF BACKGROUND NOISE AND I WAS FORCED TO DISCONNECT AND HOLD THE PHONE UP TO MY EAR ( ANNOYING)!!!",
"I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PARTICULAR BLUETOOTH BECAUSE OF THE TRIPLE MICS AND THE CLARITY OF PHONE CALLS.",
"I GET NO MORE COMPLAINTS OF SOUNDING VERY DISTANT AND ECHOED!",
"THIS IS ACTUALLY THE FIRST PLANTRONICS I'VE OWNED AND USED AND I AM VERY SATISFIED WITH THE PRODUCT AND I HAVE HAD TWO FRIENDS OF MINE PURCHASE ONE BECAUSE OF THE CLARITY OF MY VOICE USING IT!!!!",
"SO IF UR SKEPTICAL, LIKE I WAS, IT'S WORTH THE MONEY AND YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!",
"!",
"BUY ONE ASAP!!!!",
"!"
] |
A terrific 5th!
This is the best rendition of Beethoven's 5th Symphony I've ever heard. It has a continuous pace and energy that I've seldom heard when listening to this piece before.
Beethoven's 5th has often described as "fate knocking at the door". Well Kleiber's interpretation still has fate knocking at the door, but urgently... very urgently, and with the utmost positive effect. (I somehow envision the musicians lathered in sweat and collapsing from fatigue at the end of this piece).
This disc also has Beethoven's 7th Symphony; it too is very well done and, on any other CD, would be the focal point of attention.
A great CD; one to be considered in anyone's collection of classical music.
5 Stars.
R. Nicholson | 2 | positive | [
"A terrific 5th!",
"This is the best rendition of Beethoven's 5th Symphony I've ever heard.",
"It has a continuous pace and energy that I've seldom heard when listening to this piece before.",
"Beethoven's 5th has often described as \"fate knocking at the door\".",
"Well Kleiber's interpretation still has fate knocking at the door, but urgently...",
"very urgently, and with the utmost positive effect.",
"(I somehow envision the musicians lathered in sweat and collapsing from fatigue at the end of this piece).",
"This disc also has Beethoven's 7th Symphony; it too is very well done and, on any other CD, would be the focal point of attention.",
"A great CD; one to be considered in anyone's collection of classical music.",
"5 Stars.",
"R.",
"Nicholson"
] |
My black SGSII is a huge improvement from the MyTouch4G it replaced. The size is just about right without being too bulky. Call quality is great but the speaker could be louder. Screen is bright without robbing battery life. It would great to have a lipo battery like the iPhone. Accessories were very easy to find. Network is very fast. Now for the dumb dumbs.. Power/sleep should never be opposite volume. I have been embarrassed in mettings more than once because I hit volume rocker in an attempt to sleep phone. Data does not work in hotspot mode and camera doesn't work while on a call. Dumb dumb dumb. Rest of phone rocks though. | 2 | positive | [
"My black SGSII is a huge improvement from the MyTouch4G it replaced.",
"The size is just about right without being too bulky.",
"Call quality is great but the speaker could be louder.",
"Screen is bright without robbing battery life.",
"It would great to have a lipo battery like the iPhone.",
"Accessories were very easy to find.",
"Network is very fast.",
"Now for the dumb dumbs..",
"Power/sleep should never be opposite volume.",
"I have been embarrassed in mettings more than once because I hit volume rocker in an attempt to sleep phone.",
"Data does not work in hotspot mode and camera doesn't work while on a call.",
"Dumb dumb dumb.",
"Rest of phone rocks though."
] |
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