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I really enjoyed this one. At first, I wasn't going to write the review because I couldn't figure out why I actually liked Allen. As the previous review said, he was conceited, opinionated, at times overbearing but she was right on another point too, he has it bad for Samantha - which I think made his behaviour forgiveable. And I love that despite his sometimes domineering behaviour toward others, she would not allow him to be that way with her. The sex scenes were hot - what you would expect from and 'alpha' and his lady. And the ending, the ending was so touching. It's not often I get to read a book and do the longing sigh...'Aaawwww' LOL. But it was so wonderful. The bit of drama kept it interesing for me as well. A great read. | 2 | positive | [
"I really enjoyed this one.",
"At first, I wasn't going to write the review because I couldn't figure out why I actually liked Allen.",
"As the previous review said, he was conceited, opinionated, at times overbearing but she was right on another point too, he has it bad for Samantha - which I think made his behaviour forgiveable.",
"And I love that despite his sometimes domineering behaviour toward others, she would not allow him to be that way with her.",
"The sex scenes were hot - what you would expect from and 'alpha' and his lady.",
"And the ending, the ending was so touching.",
"It's not often I get to read a book and do the longing sigh...",
"'Aaawwww' LOL.",
"But it was so wonderful.",
"The bit of drama kept it interesing for me as well.",
"A great read."
] |
This book is magnificant. I have seen the mini- series many times and it was first -rate but this book is better. I am not much of a fan of historical fiction but this is certainly an example of the best in the genre. I read this on my kindle and found it hard to put down. It is the story of the Henry family and the people who come into their orbit from just before the invasion of Poland to slightly after the attack on Pearl Harbor. There is Pug the professional military man who becomes naval attache to Germany, his wife Rhoda, daughter Madeline and sons Byron and Warren. Bryron is in Poland during the invasion and his experiences are harrowing. His love interest and future wife is Natalie Jastrow a spunky, dynamic character who is living at her uncle's posh estate in Italy. She is determined to go to a family wedding in Poland as tensions with Germany accelerate. Her Uncle Aaron Jastrow is a famed Jewish author living in Italy who sees Hitler's ranting as typical anti- semitism and is therefore not anxious to return to America. Pug writes a report on German war preparedness which gets the attention of FDR. This will result in him being sent to observe England during the Battle Of Britain and Russia after the German invasion. Pug will meet Hitler, Stalin and Mussolini. He will see leaders in action as well as interacting with the ordinary people who lived in extraordinary times and who did great things including journalists, military people,bankers, civil servants, radio hosts, etc. Waugh has created a marvelous tale which is true to history. He even includes a German General Staff member whose memoirs Henry edits. No short review can do justice to this marvel of a book on the greatest generation. | 2 | positive | [
"This book is magnificant.",
"I have seen the mini- series many times and it was first -rate but this book is better.",
"I am not much of a fan of historical fiction but this is certainly an example of the best in the genre.",
"I read this on my kindle and found it hard to put down.",
"It is the story of the Henry family and the people who come into their orbit from just before the invasion of Poland to slightly after the attack on Pearl Harbor.",
"There is Pug the professional military man who becomes naval attache to Germany, his wife Rhoda, daughter Madeline and sons Byron and Warren.",
"Bryron is in Poland during the invasion and his experiences are harrowing.",
"His love interest and future wife is Natalie Jastrow a spunky, dynamic character who is living at her uncle's posh estate in Italy.",
"She is determined to go to a family wedding in Poland as tensions with Germany accelerate.",
"Her Uncle Aaron Jastrow is a famed Jewish author living in Italy who sees Hitler's ranting as typical anti- semitism and is therefore not anxious to return to America.",
"Pug writes a report on German war preparedness which gets the attention of FDR.",
"This will result in him being sent to observe England during the Battle Of Britain and Russia after the German invasion.",
"Pug will meet Hitler, Stalin and Mussolini.",
"He will see leaders in action as well as interacting with the ordinary people who lived in extraordinary times and who did great things including journalists, military people,bankers, civil servants, radio hosts, etc.",
"Waugh has created a marvelous tale which is true to history.",
"He even includes a German General Staff member whose memoirs Henry edits.",
"No short review can do justice to this marvel of a book on the greatest generation."
] |
I actually bought this one so that I could have two of these. I use it for carrots (carrot cake), cheeses, and any other grating job I encounter in the kitchen, and for slicing vegetables, like cucumbers. The second one is for shredding soaps to make my own laundry detergent; I don't bother cleaning it after every use - just pull it out of the box and use, keep it assembled, and put it back in the box until next time.
This is one of those items that really needs to be cleaned right away after using, or it can be a real pain later on. I used it for a softer cheese one night, roughly rinsed it off/out, but not thoroughly, and when I went to clean it the next evening, the cheese had dried up and was stuck on there pretty good. It took a good scrubbing and some picking with a butter knife to get all of the cheese off. Probably also helps to follow the recommended guidelines to partially freeze some of the softer cheeses before shredding - it does make it easier to clean. The grating attachment has little fluted edges that softer stuff gets stuck in. All easily avoidable, too, with a little soaking and a quick cleaning right after use.
One other note: with this metal, it can get rusty if left wet for an extended period of time. I just dry it off before I put it away, and make sure not to leave it in the sink to be cleaned overnight (especially since we rinse everything when it goes in the sink). | 2 | positive | [
"I actually bought this one so that I could have two of these.",
"I use it for carrots (carrot cake), cheeses, and any other grating job I encounter in the kitchen, and for slicing vegetables, like cucumbers.",
"The second one is for shredding soaps to make my own laundry detergent; I don't bother cleaning it after every use - just pull it out of the box and use, keep it assembled, and put it back in the box until next time.",
"This is one of those items that really needs to be cleaned right away after using, or it can be a real pain later on.",
"I used it for a softer cheese one night, roughly rinsed it off/out, but not thoroughly, and when I went to clean it the next evening, the cheese had dried up and was stuck on there pretty good.",
"It took a good scrubbing and some picking with a butter knife to get all of the cheese off.",
"Probably also helps to follow the recommended guidelines to partially freeze some of the softer cheeses before shredding - it does make it easier to clean.",
"The grating attachment has little fluted edges that softer stuff gets stuck in.",
"All easily avoidable, too, with a little soaking and a quick cleaning right after use.",
"One other note: with this metal, it can get rusty if left wet for an extended period of time.",
"I just dry it off before I put it away, and make sure not to leave it in the sink to be cleaned overnight (especially since we rinse everything when it goes in the sink)."
] |
This movie has it all: charm, wit, a clever plot, Joan Blondell in one of her best roles and the magnificent Jimmy Cagney who displays the full array of his talents. In 1931, Cagney was just beginning his rise as Warner's great gangster hero of the 30's, and his screen image hadn't quite yet been perfected. He's more funny here than he was later on, and the characteristic swagger and facial expressions aren't as much in evidence. You can see Jimmy working on his persona and it's pure pleasure to watch it in this film.
Cagney and Blondell play a couple of swindelers who scam anyone and everyone who comes down the pike. Though they are dual rip-off artists, you gotta love 'em, especially the wisecracking Cagney, who throws in one-liners which will convulse you. There's a lot of unintentional comedy which demonstrates that he and Joan possessed inherent comedic timing. Watch for the young Ray Milland, in one of his first screen roles of any note. He's as handsome as ever, but his acting ability certainly improved later on.
If you're new to Jimmy Cagney, this would be a fine first film to view, along with Pubic Enemy and The Roaring Twenties. His unique gifts as actor, dancer and public treasure are shown to their best advantage here. This is a fine early film with a wonderful performance by James Cagney. | 2 | positive | [
"This movie has it all: charm, wit, a clever plot, Joan Blondell in one of her best roles and the magnificent Jimmy Cagney who displays the full array of his talents.",
"In 1931, Cagney was just beginning his rise as Warner's great gangster hero of the 30's, and his screen image hadn't quite yet been perfected.",
"He's more funny here than he was later on, and the characteristic swagger and facial expressions aren't as much in evidence.",
"You can see Jimmy working on his persona and it's pure pleasure to watch it in this film.",
"Cagney and Blondell play a couple of swindelers who scam anyone and everyone who comes down the pike.",
"Though they are dual rip-off artists, you gotta love 'em, especially the wisecracking Cagney, who throws in one-liners which will convulse you.",
"There's a lot of unintentional comedy which demonstrates that he and Joan possessed inherent comedic timing.",
"Watch for the young Ray Milland, in one of his first screen roles of any note.",
"He's as handsome as ever, but his acting ability certainly improved later on.",
"If you're new to Jimmy Cagney, this would be a fine first film to view, along with Pubic Enemy and The Roaring Twenties.",
"His unique gifts as actor, dancer and public treasure are shown to their best advantage here.",
"This is a fine early film with a wonderful performance by James Cagney."
] |
Though I enjoy category romances, there is a tendency for authors of these books to fall back on tired formulas and stock characters. Read a couple of them in a row, and you start mixing up the alpha-male heroes and exotic locals. Nadia Lee's VENGEFUL IN LOVE stands out by taking some risks with plotting and offering a non-mainstream protagonist.
Natalie Hall is beautiful, bright and accomplished--standard romantic heroine--only she's also the Asian adopted daughter of a United States senator. She's a study in contrasts. Natalie is successful, but she's not overly ambitious. She comes from money, and yet she's unpretentious. Most tellingly, she's the shining star of her family AND the black sheep who was never truly accepted by her adoptive mother and sister.
Alex Damon isn't quite as unique a character as Natalie, but his back story has a nice kink. His father built a lucrative company and then lost it all thanks to a conniving mistress and a greedy wife. Alex has since grown up and created his own high-tech empire, but his childhood loss consumes him. He wants revenge. Natalie, the god-daughter of the mistress, is to be his weapon.
Of course, it all goes sideways when Alex falls for Natalie. Further complications arise when she's implicated in a case of corporate espionage. Alex doesn't want to believe she'd betray him, but he can't quiet trust her either. Meanwhile, Natalie is in the throws of her own conflict--how to break free from the only family she knows, even though being around them makes her feel worthless.
Nadia Lee adds some wonderful twists to her plot. It's difficult to predict from which direction the next blow will fall on our couple. And the identity of the real corporate spy came as a surprise. None of Nadia's characters is straight forward. They are flawed in fabulously genuine ways. Even the minor ones are given weight in the narrative.
My problem with this book, and the reason I didn't give it five stars, is that the intricate plotting collapses right before the finish line. After building great conflict and tearing our couple apart, the resolution comes too quickly and the loose ends are tied up too neatly. Alex should have had to work harder to earn Natalie's forgiveness. And the epilogue made the resolution seem even more rushed and artificial.
I enjoyed the book, but the ending let me down. | 2 | positive | [
"Though I enjoy category romances, there is a tendency for authors of these books to fall back on tired formulas and stock characters.",
"Read a couple of them in a row, and you start mixing up the alpha-male heroes and exotic locals.",
"Nadia Lee's VENGEFUL IN LOVE stands out by taking some risks with plotting and offering a non-mainstream protagonist.",
"Natalie Hall is beautiful, bright and accomplished--standard romantic heroine--only she's also the Asian adopted daughter of a United States senator.",
"She's a study in contrasts.",
"Natalie is successful, but she's not overly ambitious.",
"She comes from money, and yet she's unpretentious.",
"Most tellingly, she's the shining star of her family AND the black sheep who was never truly accepted by her adoptive mother and sister.",
"Alex Damon isn't quite as unique a character as Natalie, but his back story has a nice kink.",
"His father built a lucrative company and then lost it all thanks to a conniving mistress and a greedy wife.",
"Alex has since grown up and created his own high-tech empire, but his childhood loss consumes him.",
"He wants revenge.",
"Natalie, the god-daughter of the mistress, is to be his weapon.",
"Of course, it all goes sideways when Alex falls for Natalie.",
"Further complications arise when she's implicated in a case of corporate espionage.",
"Alex doesn't want to believe she'd betray him, but he can't quiet trust her either.",
"Meanwhile, Natalie is in the throws of her own conflict--how to break free from the only family she knows, even though being around them makes her feel worthless.",
"Nadia Lee adds some wonderful twists to her plot.",
"It's difficult to predict from which direction the next blow will fall on our couple.",
"And the identity of the real corporate spy came as a surprise.",
"None of Nadia's characters is straight forward.",
"They are flawed in fabulously genuine ways.",
"Even the minor ones are given weight in the narrative.",
"My problem with this book, and the reason I didn't give it five stars, is that the intricate plotting collapses right before the finish line.",
"After building great conflict and tearing our couple apart, the resolution comes too quickly and the loose ends are tied up too neatly.",
"Alex should have had to work harder to earn Natalie's forgiveness.",
"And the epilogue made the resolution seem even more rushed and artificial.",
"I enjoyed the book, but the ending let me down."
] |
OK, 2 years into ownership. Still working flawlessly. It was easy to mount. Instruction were easy to read and understand. Typical Super Tach styling. Small size, easily fits into cramped interior without being in the way. Works with 4 cylinder, 6 cylinder, or 8 cylinder engine with the flip of a small internal switch. Supplied bracket is formed so that it can be attached to the steering column with a large hose clamp as they have done since forever, or it has a screw hole if you decide to bolt it to something. The bracket also will swivel 360 degrees so that it doesn't have to attach to something below the tach if you are mounting it somewhere else, like I did on the A pillar. Wiring harness is enclosed in a nice black outer covering so you don't have to see all four wires exit the back of the tach, just one nice clean piece of insulation. The tach also has a moveable shift indicator if you need that feature. Basically for the uninformed, its a second needle you dial to the desired shift point, when the tach needle lines up with your moveable needle, you shift. See, almost fool proof. LOL | 2 | positive | [
"OK, 2 years into ownership.",
"Still working flawlessly.",
"It was easy to mount.",
"Instruction were easy to read and understand.",
"Typical Super Tach styling.",
"Small size, easily fits into cramped interior without being in the way.",
"Works with 4 cylinder, 6 cylinder, or 8 cylinder engine with the flip of a small internal switch.",
"Supplied bracket is formed so that it can be attached to the steering column with a large hose clamp as they have done since forever, or it has a screw hole if you decide to bolt it to something.",
"The bracket also will swivel 360 degrees so that it doesn't have to attach to something below the tach if you are mounting it somewhere else, like I did on the A pillar.",
"Wiring harness is enclosed in a nice black outer covering so you don't have to see all four wires exit the back of the tach, just one nice clean piece of insulation.",
"The tach also has a moveable shift indicator if you need that feature.",
"Basically for the uninformed, its a second needle you dial to the desired shift point, when the tach needle lines up with your moveable needle, you shift.",
"See, almost fool proof.",
"LOL"
] |
Metroid Prime is definitely overrated. Let me list all the reasons why-
- The game totally rips off Mega Man Legends 2, a Playstation game released two years before this game came out on the Gamecube. The fire snakes that pop out of the lava, and the beetles that pop out of the ground, are two things in particular that are WAY too similar to aspects of MML2 for me to buy this is supposed to be some kind of coincidence.
- The music is severely disappointing. The main theme song where the spaceship is located in the beginning of the game is a remake of the classic theme from the original Metroid (released in 1986) but done much, much worse. Oh sure, it may have sounded beautiful and epic back in 2002 to signal the realistic approach to the 3D movement video games were taking at the time, but nowadays, this particular theme lacks inspiration, melody, and any distinctive qualities. In other words, despite the epic beauty of the music, it's just bland and pointless to me. I'll take the original 1986 version with its inspirational melody thank you very much.
- I mention this game feels like a ripoff of Mega Man Legends 2. It's also a ripoff of Quake II, the classic PC shooter. The environments and many of the dark areas feel *exactly* like Quake II, which makes me wonder why I'm playing Metroid Prime when I COULD be playing Quake II instead. Metroid Prime is nothing more than a corridor shooter.
- The enemies you encounter are quite uninspiring for the most part. You have these suicidal bats that dart down from the ceiling, but they're small, boring and lack inventiveness. You have vines that pop out of walls and pretend like they're snakes- these are just annoying to shoot. You have wasps that swarm from hives and dive at you- it is VERY irritating to take out a swarm of these. There was nothing like this in Super Metroid. Nothing was irritating about the enemies in that game. Enemies are not only annoying to take out completely, but unacceptable to look at because of the way bland way they were designed.
- Boss battles are flat-out horrible. That gigantic plant you have to take out is underwhelming compared to the plant boss in Super Metroid (not to mention it takes WAY too much time to actually defeat, despite your best efforts to use the charge beam and morph ball). I'm not impressed at all here- boss battles are, for the most part, overlong and boring with no usage of creativity on the part of the developers.
- Metroid Prime overall suffers from the same problem that Resident Evil 4 suffers from- the movie-like cinematic feel of the entire game, used for no other reason than a cheap attempt to make the game look as much like a movie as possible. I don't see the appeal of these kind of games to be totally honest- going for that grand and pretentious movie theater effect in video games has been done so many times by this point that it's just not worth the time or energy to create them this way anymore, not to mention graphics aren't nearly as important as many gamers would have you believe- graphics mean crap to me.
- The game is trying to go for a perfect 3D update to Super Metroid, but Metroid Prime is *nothing* like Super Metroid. How CAN it be??? Metroid Prime is just one of literally hundreds of generic 3D shooters out there where one man (or in this case, woman) goes through a huge world, narrow corridors, and shooting and exploring... and before you say this game is all about exploration... let me respond by saying "Not really". The exploration aspect has been greatly exaggerated because you're honestly not exploring more in this game than you are in, say, Quake II and THAT game never gets credit for the exploratory features it implements, so neither should this one.
I just don't like this game very much. It's boring, overrated, and not very fun. This game gets a 2 out of 5, despite the fact amazon keeps saying I'm giving it a 5 out of 5. Trust me, I'm not. | 2 | positive | [
"Metroid Prime is definitely overrated.",
"Let me list all the reasons why-\n\n- The game totally rips off Mega Man Legends 2, a Playstation game released two years before this game came out on the Gamecube.",
"The fire snakes that pop out of the lava, and the beetles that pop out of the ground, are two things in particular that are WAY too similar to aspects of MML2 for me to buy this is supposed to be some kind of coincidence.",
"- The music is severely disappointing.",
"The main theme song where the spaceship is located in the beginning of the game is a remake of the classic theme from the original Metroid (released in 1986) but done much, much worse.",
"Oh sure, it may have sounded beautiful and epic back in 2002 to signal the realistic approach to the 3D movement video games were taking at the time, but nowadays, this particular theme lacks inspiration, melody, and any distinctive qualities.",
"In other words, despite the epic beauty of the music, it's just bland and pointless to me.",
"I'll take the original 1986 version with its inspirational melody thank you very much.",
"- I mention this game feels like a ripoff of Mega Man Legends 2.",
"It's also a ripoff of Quake II, the classic PC shooter.",
"The environments and many of the dark areas feel *exactly* like Quake II, which makes me wonder why I'm playing Metroid Prime when I COULD be playing Quake II instead.",
"Metroid Prime is nothing more than a corridor shooter.",
"- The enemies you encounter are quite uninspiring for the most part.",
"You have these suicidal bats that dart down from the ceiling, but they're small, boring and lack inventiveness.",
"You have vines that pop out of walls and pretend like they're snakes- these are just annoying to shoot.",
"You have wasps that swarm from hives and dive at you- it is VERY irritating to take out a swarm of these.",
"There was nothing like this in Super Metroid.",
"Nothing was irritating about the enemies in that game.",
"Enemies are not only annoying to take out completely, but unacceptable to look at because of the way bland way they were designed.",
"- Boss battles are flat-out horrible.",
"That gigantic plant you have to take out is underwhelming compared to the plant boss in Super Metroid (not to mention it takes WAY too much time to actually defeat, despite your best efforts to use the charge beam and morph ball).",
"I'm not impressed at all here- boss battles are, for the most part, overlong and boring with no usage of creativity on the part of the developers.",
"- Metroid Prime overall suffers from the same problem that Resident Evil 4 suffers from- the movie-like cinematic feel of the entire game, used for no other reason than a cheap attempt to make the game look as much like a movie as possible.",
"I don't see the appeal of these kind of games to be totally honest- going for that grand and pretentious movie theater effect in video games has been done so many times by this point that it's just not worth the time or energy to create them this way anymore, not to mention graphics aren't nearly as important as many gamers would have you believe- graphics mean crap to me.",
"- The game is trying to go for a perfect 3D update to Super Metroid, but Metroid Prime is *nothing* like Super Metroid.",
"How CAN it be???",
"Metroid Prime is just one of literally hundreds of generic 3D shooters out there where one man (or in this case, woman) goes through a huge world, narrow corridors, and shooting and exploring...",
"and before you say this game is all about exploration...",
"let me respond by saying \"Not really\".",
"The exploration aspect has been greatly exaggerated because you're honestly not exploring more in this game than you are in, say, Quake II and THAT game never gets credit for the exploratory features it implements, so neither should this one.",
"I just don't like this game very much.",
"It's boring, overrated, and not very fun.",
"This game gets a 2 out of 5, despite the fact amazon keeps saying I'm giving it a 5 out of 5.",
"Trust me, I'm not."
] |
To begin with, cast aside your doubts, oh ye who played the original Tactics on the PSX. Cast them aside and open your mind to the possibilities that a Tactics game could and DOES work on the GBA. As involving as this little game is, comparisons between the two would not do FFTA justice. This is a different game, different storyline, and a phenonmenal piece of gaming history all in it's own right. From the simple beginnings of Marche, you immerse yourself in a world of highly detailed combat, strategy, and intense blow-by-blow moves. Your troops can be customized to your liking. Don't like the Thief? Switch him to a Soldier. Need to customize? How about a Mage with Shield Break (from the Soldier's set)? This level of finesse deserves a bow to Square-Enix and to Nintendo. Remember, folks, FFTA is a strategy/RPG with heavy emphasis on the strategy portion. This is NOT FFX2! There is a storyline, yes, and it advances quite nicely at the finish of certain "jobs", however, what it does NOT have is bottomless depth. All in all, however, any fans of previous Square titles, and even those that were fans of the original FFT, will find a worthy addition to their GBA libraries. Sound, gameplay, mechanics, it's all here. Enjoy your adventures in this compact world. :) | 2 | positive | [
"To begin with, cast aside your doubts, oh ye who played the original Tactics on the PSX.",
"Cast them aside and open your mind to the possibilities that a Tactics game could and DOES work on the GBA.",
"As involving as this little game is, comparisons between the two would not do FFTA justice.",
"This is a different game, different storyline, and a phenonmenal piece of gaming history all in it's own right.",
"From the simple beginnings of Marche, you immerse yourself in a world of highly detailed combat, strategy, and intense blow-by-blow moves.",
"Your troops can be customized to your liking.",
"Don't like the Thief?",
"Switch him to a Soldier.",
"Need to customize?",
"How about a Mage with Shield Break (from the Soldier's set)?",
"This level of finesse deserves a bow to Square-Enix and to Nintendo.",
"Remember, folks, FFTA is a strategy/RPG with heavy emphasis on the strategy portion.",
"This is NOT FFX2!",
"There is a storyline, yes, and it advances quite nicely at the finish of certain \"jobs\", however, what it does NOT have is bottomless depth.",
"All in all, however, any fans of previous Square titles, and even those that were fans of the original FFT, will find a worthy addition to their GBA libraries.",
"Sound, gameplay, mechanics, it's all here.",
"Enjoy your adventures in this compact world.",
":)"
] |
We use this when travelling on airlines. But to make it work the very best, you need a couple of additional items. 1. You need GOOD noise cancelling ear phones to get rid of the background noise on airplanes, trains, buses, cars, etc. Panasonic Model RP-HC100 or similar. 2. You need a 'splitter' so that two of you (if you have a significant other) can watch the movie together. (Radio Shack) Then all you need to bring is popcorn. 3. For those long flights, you'll need one or two extra batteries. The battery that comes with it will play for about three hours. It takes a LONG time to charge these batteries (about four hours) so be prepared. ENJOY! | 2 | positive | [
"We use this when travelling on airlines.",
"But to make it work the very best, you need a couple of additional items.",
"1.",
"You need GOOD noise cancelling ear phones to get rid of the background noise on airplanes, trains, buses, cars, etc.",
"Panasonic Model RP-HC100 or similar.",
"2.",
"You need a 'splitter' so that two of you (if you have a significant other) can watch the movie together.",
"(Radio Shack) Then all you need to bring is popcorn.",
"3.",
"For those long flights, you'll need one or two extra batteries.",
"The battery that comes with it will play for about three hours.",
"It takes a LONG time to charge these batteries (about four hours) so be prepared.",
"ENJOY!"
] |
My son's babysitter bought this table for him when he was 11 months old and just getting into standing for long periods. Soon, I was joking that it made her obsolete. He spent about an hour a day, in small increments, just walking around the table (there's something interesting on every side) and manipulating all the various tabs, switches, knobs, and buttons, enjoying the sounds they produced.
This toy is brilliantly designed. Here are my favorite features:
1. It's pleasant for mommy to listen to. No shrill "fake baby" voices or cacophonous "music." The piano keys play pleasant jazzy riffs that actually sound really musical. The voice is an accomplished-sounding female singing in a jazz/R&B style. There are a great multitude of sounds and songs on this toy, and none of them are hideous, jarring, or overly loud. Mommy's nerves appreciate that. In fact, many times I found myself scat-singing along with the joyful female voice!
2. The controls are all different -- not just an assortment of buttons. There's a "book" with a "page" that "turns"; there's a banjo with a neck that moves; there's a spinner; there's a compartment that opens and shuts; there's a "slide" on a trombone, etc. Flipping certain switches had the effect of changing "modes," which kept the kid engaged for long, long periods, as he tried to figure out what controlled what and what kinds of effects each switch might have.
3. There's a Spanish mode. It's always good to expose tykes to language early, and this is a pleasant start. The instrumental songs are different in Spanish mode, too; they're, well, Spanish songs.
4. It's a sturdy little table, well able to handle the weight of a leaning toddler.
About a year ago, when my boy was 2, we had to put the table away for space reasons (construction work). Just after he turned 3, we took it out again, and he lit up with joy and fell to playing with it passionately once again. That's what I call a great toy. | 2 | positive | [
"My son's babysitter bought this table for him when he was 11 months old and just getting into standing for long periods.",
"Soon, I was joking that it made her obsolete.",
"He spent about an hour a day, in small increments, just walking around the table (there's something interesting on every side) and manipulating all the various tabs, switches, knobs, and buttons, enjoying the sounds they produced.",
"This toy is brilliantly designed.",
"Here are my favorite features:\n\n1.",
"It's pleasant for mommy to listen to.",
"No shrill \"fake baby\" voices or cacophonous \"music.",
"\" The piano keys play pleasant jazzy riffs that actually sound really musical.",
"The voice is an accomplished-sounding female singing in a jazz/R&B style.",
"There are a great multitude of sounds and songs on this toy, and none of them are hideous, jarring, or overly loud.",
"Mommy's nerves appreciate that.",
"In fact, many times I found myself scat-singing along with the joyful female voice!",
"2.",
"The controls are all different -- not just an assortment of buttons.",
"There's a \"book\" with a \"page\" that \"turns\"; there's a banjo with a neck that moves; there's a spinner; there's a compartment that opens and shuts; there's a \"slide\" on a trombone, etc.",
"Flipping certain switches had the effect of changing \"modes,\" which kept the kid engaged for long, long periods, as he tried to figure out what controlled what and what kinds of effects each switch might have.",
"3.",
"There's a Spanish mode.",
"It's always good to expose tykes to language early, and this is a pleasant start.",
"The instrumental songs are different in Spanish mode, too; they're, well, Spanish songs.",
"4.",
"It's a sturdy little table, well able to handle the weight of a leaning toddler.",
"About a year ago, when my boy was 2, we had to put the table away for space reasons (construction work).",
"Just after he turned 3, we took it out again, and he lit up with joy and fell to playing with it passionately once again.",
"That's what I call a great toy."
] |
I have the iPhone 4S for Sprint. I've had this product since December 2011.
I bought this case for the protection and the convenience.
I've dropped my phone many times this year on cement/wooden floors and my phone is still good. (Not perfect though)
I have gotten out of the habit of carrying cash since I'm so used to not carrying a bag now, but it is very convenient otherwise. Some days I'm not even sure where my wallet is, I hardly use it.
I am able to keep 3 cards in the case, and there is no worry that they'll fall out. I also keep my Clipper Card in the phone and don't need to take it out - though I'm not exactly sure if this is entirely OK for my phone.
I call it my "man-phone" because the case is bulky, but it's fine, because it's harder to slip out of my hand. I don't really see how it's a slippery phone, I find the rubber borders adequate.
It is hard for the phone to be used in some places like my alarm clock :( and I can only charge my phone using the normal charger.
The flash works fine with my iPhone.
The con for me is that I have never figured out how to remove the case. Hopefully if I take my phone in, the people at the Apple store will know how to do it. | 2 | positive | [
"I have the iPhone 4S for Sprint.",
"I've had this product since December 2011.",
"I bought this case for the protection and the convenience.",
"I've dropped my phone many times this year on cement/wooden floors and my phone is still good.",
"(Not perfect though)\n\nI have gotten out of the habit of carrying cash since I'm so used to not carrying a bag now, but it is very convenient otherwise.",
"Some days I'm not even sure where my wallet is, I hardly use it.",
"I am able to keep 3 cards in the case, and there is no worry that they'll fall out.",
"I also keep my Clipper Card in the phone and don't need to take it out - though I'm not exactly sure if this is entirely OK for my phone.",
"I call it my \"man-phone\" because the case is bulky, but it's fine, because it's harder to slip out of my hand.",
"I don't really see how it's a slippery phone, I find the rubber borders adequate.",
"It is hard for the phone to be used in some places like my alarm clock :( and I can only charge my phone using the normal charger.",
"The flash works fine with my iPhone.",
"The con for me is that I have never figured out how to remove the case.",
"Hopefully if I take my phone in, the people at the Apple store will know how to do it."
] |
In 1978, Heart had released their fourth album entitled, DOG & BUTTERFLY. With this album, Heart seemed to be getting bigger and better with their extroadinary talents. This album is still not as good as DREAMBOAT ANNIE and LITTLE QUEEN, but this album still ranks high with the first two albums, in my opinion, and this album is also the last album Heart would do under the direction of Portrait Records.
COOK WITH FIRE (Live)
Not a bad song.
HIGH TIME
Great.
HIJINX
Great.
STRAIGHT ON
The first single from the album. A great hard rock song.
DOG & BUTTERFLY
The second & final single from the album. This is one of their prettiest ballads. A great song here.
LIGHTER TOUCH
Great.
NADA ONE
Not bad.
MISTRAL WIND
Hell of a tune.
This album, although not as great, is still a worthy album. I just want to point out that this album was the last album that Lead Guitarist, Roger Fisher, will ever be featured on. But this is still an album worth buying. | 2 | positive | [
"In 1978, Heart had released their fourth album entitled, DOG & BUTTERFLY.",
"With this album, Heart seemed to be getting bigger and better with their extroadinary talents.",
"This album is still not as good as DREAMBOAT ANNIE and LITTLE QUEEN, but this album still ranks high with the first two albums, in my opinion, and this album is also the last album Heart would do under the direction of Portrait Records.",
"COOK WITH FIRE (Live)\n\n Not a bad song.",
"HIGH TIME\n\n Great.",
"HIJINX\n\n Great.",
"STRAIGHT ON\n\n The first single from the album.",
"A great hard rock song.",
"DOG & BUTTERFLY\n\n The second & final single from the album.",
"This is one of their prettiest ballads.",
"A great song here.",
"LIGHTER TOUCH\n\n Great.",
"NADA ONE\n\n Not bad.",
"MISTRAL WIND\n\n Hell of a tune.",
"This album, although not as great, is still a worthy album.",
"I just want to point out that this album was the last album that Lead Guitarist, Roger Fisher, will ever be featured on.",
"But this is still an album worth buying."
] |
I confess, I'm 63, and I was totally bored by "Brain Age". I found out about "Animal Crossing" by accident, and since I had bought the Nintendo DS, I decided to try a used copy of the game! At first I didn't know what to think, because the previous owner's house was still there, full of cockroaches, and when I went outside there was this creature yelling at me for not saving the game. After I got past that (I started over) I was totally charmed by the game. Wow!
I've been playing the game, on and off, for about two weeks, and I'm still totally awed by it. I think the people who made the original game, and the people at Treehouse, deserve a standing ovation.
I think that this game would also be great for younger players. Embedded in the game is encouragement to work hard, to write legibly, to be polite, and to be patient. There is rudimentary information about the Stock Market and feng shui. There is a lot of information about fish, fossils, and insects.
I would recommend this game to anyone, and I might even buy a Wii so that I can buy "Animal Crossing - City Folks" when it comes out. | 2 | positive | [
"I confess, I'm 63, and I was totally bored by \"Brain Age\".",
"I found out about \"Animal Crossing\" by accident, and since I had bought the Nintendo DS, I decided to try a used copy of the game!",
"At first I didn't know what to think, because the previous owner's house was still there, full of cockroaches, and when I went outside there was this creature yelling at me for not saving the game.",
"After I got past that (I started over) I was totally charmed by the game.",
"Wow!",
"I've been playing the game, on and off, for about two weeks, and I'm still totally awed by it.",
"I think the people who made the original game, and the people at Treehouse, deserve a standing ovation.",
"I think that this game would also be great for younger players.",
"Embedded in the game is encouragement to work hard, to write legibly, to be polite, and to be patient.",
"There is rudimentary information about the Stock Market and feng shui.",
"There is a lot of information about fish, fossils, and insects.",
"I would recommend this game to anyone, and I might even buy a Wii so that I can buy \"Animal Crossing - City Folks\" when it comes out."
] |
I was very skeptical that a video tennis game could be at all interesting. It was only after a fair amount of discussion that we decided to give this one a try, and see what it was like.
It was great fun!! You can choose from tons of players - Mario, Luigi, Shy Guy, Birdo, Paratroopa, and much more. Each has its own particular strengths and weaknesses. Gameplay brings back the addictive qualities of pong and other such games - try to put spin and lob on the ball to sneak past your opponents.
You can play with up to four players, using the computer as substitutes for humans if you wish. There are different court types to add complexity to gameplay. There are also a series of fun games where you have to get the most rings, or use special items, or even play on a moving base.
There are also competitions where you work your way progressively through your opponents until you emerge the victor.
Definitely a great game for a group of people, and the game also is fun as solo-play to hone your reflexes. I'd gladly recommend this one to all ages! | 2 | positive | [
"I was very skeptical that a video tennis game could be at all interesting.",
"It was only after a fair amount of discussion that we decided to give this one a try, and see what it was like.",
"It was great fun!!",
"You can choose from tons of players - Mario, Luigi, Shy Guy, Birdo, Paratroopa, and much more.",
"Each has its own particular strengths and weaknesses.",
"Gameplay brings back the addictive qualities of pong and other such games - try to put spin and lob on the ball to sneak past your opponents.",
"You can play with up to four players, using the computer as substitutes for humans if you wish.",
"There are different court types to add complexity to gameplay.",
"There are also a series of fun games where you have to get the most rings, or use special items, or even play on a moving base.",
"There are also competitions where you work your way progressively through your opponents until you emerge the victor.",
"Definitely a great game for a group of people, and the game also is fun as solo-play to hone your reflexes.",
"I'd gladly recommend this one to all ages!"
] |
Let me tell you first of all, this is Castlevania in 3-D done right. The graphics are very well done and the soundtrack gives it a grim feeling. This game takes place before all the Castlevania games, and was produced b the folks who made SOTN for the PS.One of the things I love about this game is that it has RPG elements. You can find items that lengthen your health and magic meter. Also, you learn combo attacks as you go along. There are tons of monsters to defeat,the same ones from the NES Castlevania games. This game makes upfor those N64 Castlevania games I never liked at all. The only problem I have with this game is the camera. It takes some getting used to, but after a while you get used to it. A must buy game for Hardcore Castlevania fans. | 2 | positive | [
"Let me tell you first of all, this is Castlevania in 3-D done right.",
"The graphics are very well done and the soundtrack gives it a grim feeling.",
"This game takes place before all the Castlevania games, and was produced b the folks who made SOTN for the PS.",
"One of the things I love about this game is that it has RPG elements.",
"You can find items that lengthen your health and magic meter.",
"Also, you learn combo attacks as you go along.",
"There are tons of monsters to defeat,the same ones from the NES Castlevania games.",
"This game makes upfor those N64 Castlevania games I never liked at all.",
"The only problem I have with this game is the camera.",
"It takes some getting used to, but after a while you get used to it.",
"A must buy game for Hardcore Castlevania fans."
] |
I've seen this film at least five times prior to seeing it again last night. It is as fresh and as perfect as the day it was made and I enjoyed every moment again. It seems every actor in it became either a major film or tv star in the years after it was made 25 years ago. Robert DeNiro is at his finest as Travis Bickel, a New York taxi driver, who slips further and further into a breakdown state. He can't sleep so drives his cab all night long. He runs into an amazing cast of characters on the city's streets including Jodie Foster, a teenage prostitute who has Harvey Keitel as her pimp; Cybill Shepard as the idealized woman he wants to court (his idea of a date is taking her to a porno movie!); Albert Brooks as a political worker; Peter Boyle as a fellow cabbie; director Martin Scorsese in a cameo role as an obsessed husband watching his wife carry on an affair from the back of Travis's cab. The soundtrack I've had for years too as it is the most gorgeous saxophone accompaniment. Perhaps the most perfect aspect that struck me this time though was the writing. Paul Schaefer's screenplay was dead on. He grabbed ahold of Travis Bickel's paranoid, alienated world and delivered it dead-on to us. If only other film-makers understood the need to start with an absolutely first rate script, perhaps more films would be winners like this one too.
Visit my blog with link given on my profile page here or use this phonetically given URL (livingasseniors dot blogspot dot com). Friday's entry will always be weekend entertainment recs from my 5 star Amazon reviews in film, tv, books and music. These are very heavy on buried treasures and hidden gems. My blogspot is published on Monday, Wednesday & Friday. | 2 | positive | [
"I've seen this film at least five times prior to seeing it again last night.",
"It is as fresh and as perfect as the day it was made and I enjoyed every moment again.",
"It seems every actor in it became either a major film or tv star in the years after it was made 25 years ago.",
"Robert DeNiro is at his finest as Travis Bickel, a New York taxi driver, who slips further and further into a breakdown state.",
"He can't sleep so drives his cab all night long.",
"He runs into an amazing cast of characters on the city's streets including Jodie Foster, a teenage prostitute who has Harvey Keitel as her pimp; Cybill Shepard as the idealized woman he wants to court (his idea of a date is taking her to a porno movie!",
"); Albert Brooks as a political worker; Peter Boyle as a fellow cabbie; director Martin Scorsese in a cameo role as an obsessed husband watching his wife carry on an affair from the back of Travis's cab.",
"The soundtrack I've had for years too as it is the most gorgeous saxophone accompaniment.",
"Perhaps the most perfect aspect that struck me this time though was the writing.",
"Paul Schaefer's screenplay was dead on.",
"He grabbed ahold of Travis Bickel's paranoid, alienated world and delivered it dead-on to us.",
"If only other film-makers understood the need to start with an absolutely first rate script, perhaps more films would be winners like this one too.",
"Visit my blog with link given on my profile page here or use this phonetically given URL (livingasseniors dot blogspot dot com).",
"Friday's entry will always be weekend entertainment recs from my 5 star Amazon reviews in film, tv, books and music.",
"These are very heavy on buried treasures and hidden gems.",
"My blogspot is published on Monday, Wednesday & Friday."
] |
When fans of the master gather to discuss his works, there are two or three pieces of writing that are recalled with fondness and admiration. One of them concerns an episode of Nineteenth Century punishment in The Reverse of The Medal, movingly described and often read aloud by Patrick Tull, of audiobook fame.
But the other occurs in Desolation Island as Jack's ship, the horrible old Leopard, and the Dutch Waakhamzeid engage in an epic duel across the wastes of the Southern Ocean. For sustained conflict, ever-rising tension and a shattering, moving climax, there is nothing else like it in O'Brian's many books. It is, quite simply, superb.
The rest of the book is O'Brian at his best. Stephen hatches a devious plot to do with naval intelligence, Jack sails the ship and the rest of the familiar cast of characters make us feel at home aboard. For those who want to keep track, this is the book where O'Brian leaves his "standalone" format, and embarks on a multi-book adventure that continues through The Fortune of War and The Surgeon's Mate before Jack and Stephen are free to take their ease in England once again.
And, in his own inimitable style, O'Brian tells us some of the background to the War of 1812 between the USA and the UK, in which the horrible old Leopard plays a crucial part.
My verdict? Read it, for all love! | 2 | positive | [
"When fans of the master gather to discuss his works, there are two or three pieces of writing that are recalled with fondness and admiration.",
"One of them concerns an episode of Nineteenth Century punishment in The Reverse of The Medal, movingly described and often read aloud by Patrick Tull, of audiobook fame.",
"But the other occurs in Desolation Island as Jack's ship, the horrible old Leopard, and the Dutch Waakhamzeid engage in an epic duel across the wastes of the Southern Ocean.",
"For sustained conflict, ever-rising tension and a shattering, moving climax, there is nothing else like it in O'Brian's many books.",
"It is, quite simply, superb.",
"The rest of the book is O'Brian at his best.",
"Stephen hatches a devious plot to do with naval intelligence, Jack sails the ship and the rest of the familiar cast of characters make us feel at home aboard.",
"For those who want to keep track, this is the book where O'Brian leaves his \"standalone\" format, and embarks on a multi-book adventure that continues through The Fortune of War and The Surgeon's Mate before Jack and Stephen are free to take their ease in England once again.",
"And, in his own inimitable style, O'Brian tells us some of the background to the War of 1812 between the USA and the UK, in which the horrible old Leopard plays a crucial part.",
"My verdict?",
"Read it, for all love!"
] |
Let me start by saying I really hate eye creams. Hate them passionately. My eyes are super sensitive, plus I wear contacts so many creams and serums seem to cause issues for me and I end up buying items that I use maybe 3 times before tossing out. What a waste of money. Unfortunately, my eye area tends to be very dry and sadly, there are some lines and crepe-y texture trying to happen, so I keep trying to find the holy grail of eye creams...and I think this might actually be it! I started using this just under a week ago, and upon application, didn't think I was going to like it. It is very emollient, and didn't immediately absorb into my skin. Fine for night time (because it's completely absorbed in the morning) but not so great for daytime, I thought. I forged ahead anyway, lightly blotted the area with tissue and applied my concealer. It plays very nicely with it, and it makes the area look smooth and fresh, with out causing creasing or smearing. I was pleasantly surprised!
After using this religiously morning and night, I can honestly say I'm seeing results. Not only does the skin under my eyes LOOK better, it FEELS better, firmer, smoother, less crepe like and more like a baby's bottom. The fine lines look softer already, so I'm excited to see what results continued use will provide me. There's been no irritation, no eye swelling or puffiness that a lot of creams have given me, and no issues with the cream traveling up into my eyes and ruining a pair of contacts.
I DO use this over my hyaluronic acid serum and am certain that it's helping to bind the moisture of this cream to my skin that much better, and maybe it's the combination of these two products that are giving me such dramatic, rapid results, but honestly, this is one of the very best eye creams I've ever tried and I have tried a LOT. From the obscenely expensive to the cheap as they come variety, this one has them beat, hands down. I seriously love this eye cream, and as someone who generally despises them, that's saying a lot! | 2 | positive | [
"Let me start by saying I really hate eye creams.",
"Hate them passionately.",
"My eyes are super sensitive, plus I wear contacts so many creams and serums seem to cause issues for me and I end up buying items that I use maybe 3 times before tossing out.",
"What a waste of money.",
"Unfortunately, my eye area tends to be very dry and sadly, there are some lines and crepe-y texture trying to happen, so I keep trying to find the holy grail of eye creams...",
"and I think this might actually be it!",
"I started using this just under a week ago, and upon application, didn't think I was going to like it.",
"It is very emollient, and didn't immediately absorb into my skin.",
"Fine for night time (because it's completely absorbed in the morning) but not so great for daytime, I thought.",
"I forged ahead anyway, lightly blotted the area with tissue and applied my concealer.",
"It plays very nicely with it, and it makes the area look smooth and fresh, with out causing creasing or smearing.",
"I was pleasantly surprised!",
"After using this religiously morning and night, I can honestly say I'm seeing results.",
"Not only does the skin under my eyes LOOK better, it FEELS better, firmer, smoother, less crepe like and more like a baby's bottom.",
"The fine lines look softer already, so I'm excited to see what results continued use will provide me.",
"There's been no irritation, no eye swelling or puffiness that a lot of creams have given me, and no issues with the cream traveling up into my eyes and ruining a pair of contacts.",
"I DO use this over my hyaluronic acid serum and am certain that it's helping to bind the moisture of this cream to my skin that much better, and maybe it's the combination of these two products that are giving me such dramatic, rapid results, but honestly, this is one of the very best eye creams I've ever tried and I have tried a LOT.",
"From the obscenely expensive to the cheap as they come variety, this one has them beat, hands down.",
"I seriously love this eye cream, and as someone who generally despises them, that's saying a lot!"
] |
There are two things that make this game a living classic that will never die:
1. The community, "There's a map for that":
The online community has seriously made at least 50,000 completely unique maps.
Want a balanced "regular" map for competitions?
Want an imbalanced, infinite resource crazy fun map?
Want a tower defense map? Want 10,000 different variations of tower defense?
There are even entire UMS maps that have evolved into competitive universes of play. Hydra zones, Income D, path D, desert strike to name a few. Just like the real game of Starcraft, they've been balanced out over the years and are are own GAMES in their own right.
And you can get every one of those maps for FREE!!! Just connect to a game hosting the map and it sends it to you for nothing!
2. Patches
Blizzard is STILL patching this game every once in a while. Starcraft is the most balanced RTS, ever, PERIOD. It's the most played video game in tournaments, and is a religion in south korea.
Even if you don't care about competitive play, patches solved hacks.
There was a famous hack that allowed zerg players to get infinite minerals that went on for years. Blizzard finally patched it out even after just about everyone in the community was convinced it had went under the radar. There have also been a TON of other hacks that have been patched out.
Seriously, stop reading and buy. | 2 | positive | [
"There are two things that make this game a living classic that will never die:\n\n1.",
"The community, \"There's a map for that\":\nThe online community has seriously made at least 50,000 completely unique maps.",
"Want a balanced \"regular\" map for competitions?",
"Want an imbalanced, infinite resource crazy fun map?",
"Want a tower defense map?",
"Want 10,000 different variations of tower defense?",
"There are even entire UMS maps that have evolved into competitive universes of play.",
"Hydra zones, Income D, path D, desert strike to name a few.",
"Just like the real game of Starcraft, they've been balanced out over the years and are are own GAMES in their own right.",
"And you can get every one of those maps for FREE!!!",
"Just connect to a game hosting the map and it sends it to you for nothing!",
"2.",
"Patches\nBlizzard is STILL patching this game every once in a while.",
"Starcraft is the most balanced RTS, ever, PERIOD.",
"It's the most played video game in tournaments, and is a religion in south korea.",
"Even if you don't care about competitive play, patches solved hacks.",
"There was a famous hack that allowed zerg players to get infinite minerals that went on for years.",
"Blizzard finally patched it out even after just about everyone in the community was convinced it had went under the radar.",
"There have also been a TON of other hacks that have been patched out.",
"Seriously, stop reading and buy."
] |
I had a hard time finding out how fly gets inside my house. I don't open windows and we are clean freaks. I suspect it's coming from the vent and decide to put this trap outside the vent, where the outside trashcan is.
It works like a charm. All flies are capture in this little trap. No more flies inside the house after day 1. Works immediately. It's nasty, but I don't have to deal with those annoying stuff at home.
There are some rumors out there that this trap is not ideal as it attracts more flies. I disagree. My neighbor's trashcan attracts flies too so I think I wipe them out on my side and my neighbors are still getting their shares. My problem is resolved, without chemical and without hard work.
I tight this on the outside trashcan handle, and if you want to do the same, make sure you use a wire not lien. You don't want to spill any of stuff inside the trap. Secure it, don't risk it. Oh by the way, this is OUTDOOR ONLY. | 2 | positive | [
"I had a hard time finding out how fly gets inside my house.",
"I don't open windows and we are clean freaks.",
"I suspect it's coming from the vent and decide to put this trap outside the vent, where the outside trashcan is.",
"It works like a charm.",
"All flies are capture in this little trap.",
"No more flies inside the house after day 1.",
"Works immediately.",
"It's nasty, but I don't have to deal with those annoying stuff at home.",
"There are some rumors out there that this trap is not ideal as it attracts more flies.",
"I disagree.",
"My neighbor's trashcan attracts flies too so I think I wipe them out on my side and my neighbors are still getting their shares.",
"My problem is resolved, without chemical and without hard work.",
"I tight this on the outside trashcan handle, and if you want to do the same, make sure you use a wire not lien.",
"You don't want to spill any of stuff inside the trap.",
"Secure it, don't risk it.",
"Oh by the way, this is OUTDOOR ONLY."
] |
I read this book in bits and pieces over the course of a week. There's a great mix of prose and poetry in here, and while the tone shifts from piece to piece, I think everything is well-written and certainly entertaining.
A lot of the material here carries with it a very "mythological" feel. Those readers who are into Fantasy RPGs like D&D would find a lot of inspiration here. I don't necessarily mean ripping it verbatim from this book, but rather see how the author has crafted each tale to speak to a certain aspect of the mythology and go from there. The stories involving the various divine aspects (Love, Death, Fame, etc.) work especially well for this.
A fair number of the stories in here are satirical in nature, and while I'm not much of a satire fan, these pieces are still quite good and entertaining. Some of them are also "modern mythology" and may appeal to those who like Pratchett, Gaiman, and other, similar writers.
All told, this is a quick-reading book with a little bit of everything. Whether you like Weird fiction, fantasy, satire, comedy, poetry, or prose, The New Death has something for you. | 2 | positive | [
"I read this book in bits and pieces over the course of a week.",
"There's a great mix of prose and poetry in here, and while the tone shifts from piece to piece, I think everything is well-written and certainly entertaining.",
"A lot of the material here carries with it a very \"mythological\" feel.",
"Those readers who are into Fantasy RPGs like D&D would find a lot of inspiration here.",
"I don't necessarily mean ripping it verbatim from this book, but rather see how the author has crafted each tale to speak to a certain aspect of the mythology and go from there.",
"The stories involving the various divine aspects (Love, Death, Fame, etc.",
") work especially well for this.",
"A fair number of the stories in here are satirical in nature, and while I'm not much of a satire fan, these pieces are still quite good and entertaining.",
"Some of them are also \"modern mythology\" and may appeal to those who like Pratchett, Gaiman, and other, similar writers.",
"All told, this is a quick-reading book with a little bit of everything.",
"Whether you like Weird fiction, fantasy, satire, comedy, poetry, or prose, The New Death has something for you."
] |
OK, so maybe not the Wham! days, but those days were (officially) not about George as a solo artist.
What remains is a collection of videos from my favorite recording artist ever. The campy bootie-shaking in Faith - the boy in the tophat dancing around in Monkey - the noticeably absent pop singer in "Freedom 90" (one of my favorite songs by him) and the somewhat "out" George in "Jesus to a Child." If you watch closely, you can see the pivotal turning point in which his music becomes more honest, more fresh, and less driven by the need/desire for commercial success. Like Madonna and Michael Jackson, he is a master of video as an art form - often sacrificing self-promoting face time for the rest of the video-making process. Thankfully, he ended his career woes and personal issues and jumped out in front of the camera again to be seen by fans. Not included is one of his most controversial videos - Praying for Time, in which a dispute with then-label Columbia led him to refuse to appear in his videos, replacing himself with text on screen. I wish they'd have included this video as well, as it was one of the most powerful (if unintentional) uses of words on screen to convey the power of the song's lyrics.
I've said it before and I'll say it again here - pop music is a hugely underappreciated music form, and this video collection is a great representation of one of the true masters of pop. Indeed a must-have. | 2 | positive | [
"OK, so maybe not the Wham!",
"days, but those days were (officially) not about George as a solo artist.",
"What remains is a collection of videos from my favorite recording artist ever.",
"The campy bootie-shaking in Faith - the boy in the tophat dancing around in Monkey - the noticeably absent pop singer in \"Freedom 90\" (one of my favorite songs by him) and the somewhat \"out\" George in \"Jesus to a Child.",
"\" If you watch closely, you can see the pivotal turning point in which his music becomes more honest, more fresh, and less driven by the need/desire for commercial success.",
"Like Madonna and Michael Jackson, he is a master of video as an art form - often sacrificing self-promoting face time for the rest of the video-making process.",
"Thankfully, he ended his career woes and personal issues and jumped out in front of the camera again to be seen by fans.",
"Not included is one of his most controversial videos - Praying for Time, in which a dispute with then-label Columbia led him to refuse to appear in his videos, replacing himself with text on screen.",
"I wish they'd have included this video as well, as it was one of the most powerful (if unintentional) uses of words on screen to convey the power of the song's lyrics.",
"I've said it before and I'll say it again here - pop music is a hugely underappreciated music form, and this video collection is a great representation of one of the true masters of pop.",
"Indeed a must-have."
] |
My two small (8&12lb Dachshund's) are very agressive walkers! Constantly pulling against any leash or type of leash. Cheap fabric or poor manufacturing just doesn't last long with my two. As such I've had bad experiences ,especially with retractables, leashes. This is a well manufactured leash! You can feel that when you hold it. It weighs more than others I've used and has a lock and release button separate from the "brake" button. Nice feature! Also has a good set of instructions as to why you should use the(included) safety collar. Since I bought the big dog size I expect it will wear extremely well!! | 2 | positive | [
"My two small (8&12lb Dachshund's) are very agressive walkers!",
"Constantly pulling against any leash or type of leash.",
"Cheap fabric or poor manufacturing just doesn't last long with my two.",
"As such I've had bad experiences ,especially with retractables, leashes.",
"This is a well manufactured leash!",
"You can feel that when you hold it.",
"It weighs more than others I've used and has a lock and release button separate from the \"brake\" button.",
"Nice feature!",
"Also has a good set of instructions as to why you should use the(included) safety collar.",
"Since I bought the big dog size I expect it will wear extremely well!!"
] |
As we get older, our vision can get worse and our hands are not as stable. Enter Canon with this wonderful product. I read all of the reviews prior to purchasing, and believe me, the reviewers are telling the truth. The clarity and stability of the image are incredible. Two caveats though: 1)These binoculars overpower close-in situations, such as in a small theatre or entertainment venue and 2) Buy rechargeable Ni-Mh batteries or at a minimum, carry fresh, spare alkalines. When the batteries go dead (as they did in the middle of an Aretha Franklin concert for me), the binos. still function, but you lose the image stabilization feature. Even without image stabilization, the image is very clear! I would also advise careful handling of these binoculars, due to the sophisticated electronics. The price may seem high when compared to inferior binoculars, but once you try them, you'll feel that these binoculars are actually a bargain. Wish I could add more superlatives, but others have already beat me to it! | 2 | positive | [
"As we get older, our vision can get worse and our hands are not as stable.",
"Enter Canon with this wonderful product.",
"I read all of the reviews prior to purchasing, and believe me, the reviewers are telling the truth.",
"The clarity and stability of the image are incredible.",
"Two caveats though: 1)These binoculars overpower close-in situations, such as in a small theatre or entertainment venue and 2) Buy rechargeable Ni-Mh batteries or at a minimum, carry fresh, spare alkalines.",
"When the batteries go dead (as they did in the middle of an Aretha Franklin concert for me), the binos.",
"still function, but you lose the image stabilization feature.",
"Even without image stabilization, the image is very clear!",
"I would also advise careful handling of these binoculars, due to the sophisticated electronics.",
"The price may seem high when compared to inferior binoculars, but once you try them, you'll feel that these binoculars are actually a bargain.",
"Wish I could add more superlatives, but others have already beat me to it!"
] |
This planer stand is worth every penny. It is well packaged, made of a heavy gauge steel, nicely finished and not very difficult to assemble despite the terrible instructions. The table top has holes that will fit three different planers. All of the hardware was included. The base is not assembled as described in the instructions but assembly is basically straightforward. The base can easily roll the planer to where you want it in your shop and allows it to easily store when not in use. The locking wheel is simple and works flawlessly. The planer sits securely and safely on the stand when in use. Purchasing this was a very good decision on my part and well worth the cost. You won't be disappointed. | 2 | positive | [
"This planer stand is worth every penny.",
"It is well packaged, made of a heavy gauge steel, nicely finished and not very difficult to assemble despite the terrible instructions.",
"The table top has holes that will fit three different planers.",
"All of the hardware was included.",
"The base is not assembled as described in the instructions but assembly is basically straightforward.",
"The base can easily roll the planer to where you want it in your shop and allows it to easily store when not in use.",
"The locking wheel is simple and works flawlessly.",
"The planer sits securely and safely on the stand when in use.",
"Purchasing this was a very good decision on my part and well worth the cost.",
"You won't be disappointed."
] |
Borussia Dortmund bus bombing suspect 'did not intend to kill'
Sergei W 28 told a court in Dortmund that he had not intended to kill anyone. He is a German of Russian origin. His full name was not revealed.
Prosecutors believe Sergei W gambled on the team's share price plunging.
He has been charged with 28 counts of attempted murder which he denies. But he told the court: "I deeply regret my behaviour". He went on trial on 21 December.
Sergei W was arrested 10 days later in Rottenburg southern Germany. Prosecutors say he had bought more than 26 000 put options on Borussia Dortmund shares predicting that the share price would plunge after the attack.
It is reckoned that if the share price had fallen to one euro Sergei W could have made a profit of more than 500 000 euros (£443 270; $600 000) German media report. | 2 | positive | [
"Borussia Dortmund bus bombing suspect 'did not intend to kill'\nSergei W 28 told a court in Dortmund that he had not intended to kill anyone.",
"He is a German of Russian origin.",
"His full name was not revealed.",
"Prosecutors believe Sergei W gambled on the team's share price plunging.",
"He has been charged with 28 counts of attempted murder which he denies.",
"But he told the court: \"I deeply regret my behaviour\".",
"He went on trial on 21 December.",
"Sergei W was arrested 10 days later in Rottenburg southern Germany.",
"Prosecutors say he had bought more than 26 000 put options on Borussia Dortmund shares predicting that the share price would plunge after the attack.",
"It is reckoned that if the share price had fallen to one euro Sergei W could have made a profit of more than 500 000 euros (£443 270; $600 000) German media report."
] |
I bought the Peltor Ultimate-10 and the 3M 90561-80025T and they are both very effective. In fact, they both work the same? Why? Because the 3M set is made by Peltor and they are identical in every way except for the color. I spent $26 on the Peltor and $18.30 on the 3M and since they are the same I would recommend saving $8 and buy the 3M set.
Now as far as how I like them, I like them a lot. Both are rated at 30 db of protection. I wear them when mowing lawn, using the electric leaf blower, using power tools, using the Hoover house vacuum cleaner and running my air compressor. They supress the sounds as expected in each varied use. I've had some relatively inexpensive hearing sets over the years that recently broke and decided to splurge on these since I value my hearing. These are the best I've ever used and I would recommend to anyone to spend a couple extra dollars for the 3M set to protect your hearing. I should have done this years ago. I am 50 years old, a farm boy, a former military pilot and a guy who now uses power tools and have always protected my hearing. My hearing is still great yet I have friends the same age who never protected their hearing and they can't hear many things I can.
Both sets are comfortable and adjust well. They seem well constructed and will hopefully last a few years. I plan on keeping them in the house instead of the garage so the ear padding, which are the parts that are most likely to degenerate first, will not be exposed to the extreme Texas heat for extended periods and thus last longer. Buy them and enjoy the protection. | 2 | positive | [
"I bought the Peltor Ultimate-10 and the 3M 90561-80025T and they are both very effective.",
"In fact, they both work the same?",
"Why?",
"Because the 3M set is made by Peltor and they are identical in every way except for the color.",
"I spent $26 on the Peltor and $18.",
"30 on the 3M and since they are the same I would recommend saving $8 and buy the 3M set.",
"Now as far as how I like them, I like them a lot.",
"Both are rated at 30 db of protection.",
"I wear them when mowing lawn, using the electric leaf blower, using power tools, using the Hoover house vacuum cleaner and running my air compressor.",
"They supress the sounds as expected in each varied use.",
"I've had some relatively inexpensive hearing sets over the years that recently broke and decided to splurge on these since I value my hearing.",
"These are the best I've ever used and I would recommend to anyone to spend a couple extra dollars for the 3M set to protect your hearing.",
"I should have done this years ago.",
"I am 50 years old, a farm boy, a former military pilot and a guy who now uses power tools and have always protected my hearing.",
"My hearing is still great yet I have friends the same age who never protected their hearing and they can't hear many things I can.",
"Both sets are comfortable and adjust well.",
"They seem well constructed and will hopefully last a few years.",
"I plan on keeping them in the house instead of the garage so the ear padding, which are the parts that are most likely to degenerate first, will not be exposed to the extreme Texas heat for extended periods and thus last longer.",
"Buy them and enjoy the protection."
] |
"Fated" is a novella in Shayla Black's Doomsday Brethren series, available only in ebook form. Based on my reading, it seems like the events here are happening in the same time frame as the second half of "<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Seduce-Me-In-Shadow-The-Doomsday-Brethren-Book-2/dp/1416578447/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Seduce Me In Shadow (The Doomsday Brethren, Book 2)</a>." And it introduces three men who will join the Brethren: Tynan, Ronan, and Raiden. (In case you're not up to speed on the series, the Brethren is a group of wizards in modern-day England who have banded together to fight off a super-powerful evil wizard, and his minions, and to keep him away from a powerful tome called the Doomsday Diary.)
Like all wizards, Ronan has to have frequent, er, relations with members of the opposite sex to maintain his powers. But he has grown weary of bed hopping and has fixated on a human bartender named Kari. Unfortunately, there is a curse on his family, which prevents the men from taking a mate. So he's afraid if he mates with her, she'll die.
It's a short little story (only 88 pages), but I enjoyed it. You can read about Ronan's twin brother Raiden and his love in "<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Haunted-by-Your-Touch/dp/1439166765/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Haunted by Your Touch</a>." 4 stars. | 2 | positive | [
"\"Fated\" is a novella in Shayla Black's Doomsday Brethren series, available only in ebook form.",
"Based on my reading, it seems like the events here are happening in the same time frame as the second half of \"<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Seduce-Me-In-Shadow-The-Doomsday-Brethren-Book-2/dp/1416578447/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?",
"ie=UTF8\">Seduce Me In Shadow (The Doomsday Brethren, Book 2)</a>.",
"\" And it introduces three men who will join the Brethren: Tynan, Ronan, and Raiden.",
"(In case you're not up to speed on the series, the Brethren is a group of wizards in modern-day England who have banded together to fight off a super-powerful evil wizard, and his minions, and to keep him away from a powerful tome called the Doomsday Diary.",
")\n\nLike all wizards, Ronan has to have frequent, er, relations with members of the opposite sex to maintain his powers.",
"But he has grown weary of bed hopping and has fixated on a human bartender named Kari.",
"Unfortunately, there is a curse on his family, which prevents the men from taking a mate.",
"So he's afraid if he mates with her, she'll die.",
"It's a short little story (only 88 pages), but I enjoyed it.",
"You can read about Ronan's twin brother Raiden and his love in \"<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Haunted-by-Your-Touch/dp/1439166765/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?",
"ie=UTF8\">Haunted by Your Touch</a>.",
"\" 4 stars."
] |
Things are heating up in the kitchen- and the bedroom! Beware, as two hot young chefs are lighting the sparks and there just may be a happily ever after for the pair! Want to know how to find out? Read Deep Autumn Heat. I think you may enjoy what's on the menu....
Set in New England, a place called Star Harbor, is where Lexie resides and makes a living. She's got her own restaurant, and she's making quite a stir around town. In walks celeb chef Sebastian Grayson. Known for his attitude, but top notch skills, he makes quite a stir in Lexie. At first, it isn't a good way. He's rude and a bit obnoxious, but on the secret side, he's a bit smitten with Lexie. In fact, he's very intrigued by her.
The sexual tension definitely sizzles between the pair. It's imminent from the start. Add in a serving of a great weaving plot, touching emotion, and a dash or two of suspense, and you can smell what's cooking. This debut is a sure delight, keeping readers engaged and eyes glued to the pages, eagerly anticipating what's next. Ms. Barrett's story is fun, fresh, and flirty. Star Harbor is a town I'd love to come back and visit again in the future.
Need some spice in a contemporary romance? How about Deep Autumn Heat? | 2 | positive | [
"Things are heating up in the kitchen- and the bedroom!",
"Beware, as two hot young chefs are lighting the sparks and there just may be a happily ever after for the pair!",
"Want to know how to find out?",
"Read Deep Autumn Heat.",
"I think you may enjoy what's on the menu....",
"Set in New England, a place called Star Harbor, is where Lexie resides and makes a living.",
"She's got her own restaurant, and she's making quite a stir around town.",
"In walks celeb chef Sebastian Grayson.",
"Known for his attitude, but top notch skills, he makes quite a stir in Lexie.",
"At first, it isn't a good way.",
"He's rude and a bit obnoxious, but on the secret side, he's a bit smitten with Lexie.",
"In fact, he's very intrigued by her.",
"The sexual tension definitely sizzles between the pair.",
"It's imminent from the start.",
"Add in a serving of a great weaving plot, touching emotion, and a dash or two of suspense, and you can smell what's cooking.",
"This debut is a sure delight, keeping readers engaged and eyes glued to the pages, eagerly anticipating what's next.",
"Ms.",
"Barrett's story is fun, fresh, and flirty.",
"Star Harbor is a town I'd love to come back and visit again in the future.",
"Need some spice in a contemporary romance?",
"How about Deep Autumn Heat?"
] |
I would Have given it five stars but they could have made it longer and more Vaughanified. You know what I mean. Anyway, I thought since Stevie was here and Lonnie was one of his heroes, how could I go wrong? Man am I impressed. Mack is one of the greatest guitarists I think I've ever heard. [ far under Stevie of course.] But this guys speed and ability is amazing. Not only that but I've been a fan of country and blues as well as rock for years and to have the lyrics of a country or blues song set to down home rock and roll with a little blues and a little country picking mixed in is a dream come true. Mack's humor pops up here and there then makes a hilarious run through Oreo cookie Blues. This guys a pretty fine vocalist too. I'm extremely happy with this one. If you like SRV's stomping guitar like his version of wham or rude mood or scuttlebuttin' you'll love songs like Double Whammy! Stevie plays on four tracks and there is another guitarist somewhere in there who's also pretty good. This is just great- stevie really knew how to bring out the best in one of his far away mentors. You'll love it, so buy it! | 2 | positive | [
"I would Have given it five stars but they could have made it longer and more Vaughanified.",
"You know what I mean.",
"Anyway, I thought since Stevie was here and Lonnie was one of his heroes, how could I go wrong?",
"Man am I impressed.",
"Mack is one of the greatest guitarists I think I've ever heard.",
"[ far under Stevie of course.",
"] But this guys speed and ability is amazing.",
"Not only that but I've been a fan of country and blues as well as rock for years and to have the lyrics of a country or blues song set to down home rock and roll with a little blues and a little country picking mixed in is a dream come true.",
"Mack's humor pops up here and there then makes a hilarious run through Oreo cookie Blues.",
"This guys a pretty fine vocalist too.",
"I'm extremely happy with this one.",
"If you like SRV's stomping guitar like his version of wham or rude mood or scuttlebuttin' you'll love songs like Double Whammy!",
"Stevie plays on four tracks and there is another guitarist somewhere in there who's also pretty good.",
"This is just great- stevie really knew how to bring out the best in one of his far away mentors.",
"You'll love it, so buy it!"
] |
A user-friendly, economical string set for short-scale, 7-string (yes, 7-string) guitars. On my 25"-scale (PRS-inspired) 7-string, the .074 string -- intended as an 8th string in this set -- holds reasonably tight tuning as a 7th string downtuned to low A.
But it also fits through my stop tailpiece and standard tuners, with no fuss. (Which is not what I've read about the .07x or .08x low strings in some other brands' 8-string sets.)
The set's intended 7th string (.064) does work as a 7th string on my second, longer-scale (26-1/2") 7-string guitar. This leaves me with a standard, .010-.046 D'Addario 6-string set for either of these guitars, or for another axe. So the net cost of each of the rare, fat strings is a cost-effective ~$2.50. No complaints.
Ernie Ball makes a set with the same gauges, at close to the same price, that's also said to taper at a good length for short-scale ERG's. Haven't yet tried those. I have used a single Ernie Ball .068 as my 26-1/2" guitar's 7th string, with no problems. | 2 | positive | [
"A user-friendly, economical string set for short-scale, 7-string (yes, 7-string) guitars.",
"On my 25\"-scale (PRS-inspired) 7-string, the.",
"074 string -- intended as an 8th string in this set -- holds reasonably tight tuning as a 7th string downtuned to low A.",
"But it also fits through my stop tailpiece and standard tuners, with no fuss.",
"(Which is not what I've read about the.",
"07x or.",
"08x low strings in some other brands' 8-string sets.",
")\n\nThe set's intended 7th string (.",
"064) does work as a 7th string on my second, longer-scale (26-1/2\") 7-string guitar.",
"This leaves me with a standard,.",
"010-.",
"046 D'Addario 6-string set for either of these guitars, or for another axe.",
"So the net cost of each of the rare, fat strings is a cost-effective ~$2.",
"50.",
"No complaints.",
"Ernie Ball makes a set with the same gauges, at close to the same price, that's also said to taper at a good length for short-scale ERG's.",
"Haven't yet tried those.",
"I have used a single Ernie Ball.",
"068 as my 26-1/2\" guitar's 7th string, with no problems."
] |
Achtung Baby es una genialidad, es un descubrimiento, es una experiencia, es una valoracin de la bsqueda, del inconformismo, de la creacin musical.
Desde la portada se vea una renovacin completa - Un U2 con look distinto, moderno, adelantado incluso a su poca. El album arranca con Zoo Station, una muestra extraordinaria de lo se vena. Una cancin que rompa con todos los esquemas musicales de U2, con un sonido mucho ms elaborado, ms electrnico y moderno. La voz de Bono sonaba radicalmente diferente de los 80. Todo ello haca ser una delicia para los que esperbamos algo realmente nuevo e inspirador.
Even Better Than The Real Thing iva tan lejos como Zoo Station, ya dejndonos bien en claro que el U2 de los 80 haba desaparecido...para mejor ( que diferencia con el vendido U2 2000 ! ). La entrada de One nos acercaba ms a este disco urbano y provocador, identificndonos ya plenamente con esos sonidos y momentos tan propios de nuestra vida urbana. Hasta la fecha - y dudo que lo hagan - U2 no han podido superar el impacto de esta cancin, slo igualada un ao y medio ms tarde con Stay.
The Edge nos deleitaba al mximo con confusos y nuevos sonidos, como en la introduccin de Until The End Of The World. U2 se atrevan a saturar al mximo las guitarras, y mezclarlas sorprendentemente con cellos, como ocurre en Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses. El "lado A" del disco termina con So Cruel, donde una percusin matizada electrnicamente y un piano guan el tema, adems de un bajo de Adam que da profundidad sonora.
El "lado B" comienza de una manera salvaje, con The Fly, que ejemplifica la personalidad de este - entonces - nuevo U2. Una cancin arrolladora, con una meloda magnfica y potente. Seguido de ella est Misteryous Ways, donde las percusiones se adentran en terrenos medio-orientales, recargando la originalidad y ruptura musical de U2. Tryin' To Throw Your Arms Around The World es quizs el punto ms bajo del album, sin ser aburrida, no est a la altura del resto. Ultraviolet es genial, con una comunicacin extraordinaria entre la seccin rtmica y The Edge, quien adems hace unos coros fenomenales.
El disco termina con dos joyas musicales: Acrobat - cancin que incomprensiblemente U2 ( a la fecha ) jams han tocado en vivo - y Love Is Blindness. Esta ltima una hermosura oscura y reveladora, donde el rgano otorga un sonido magistral.
A diferencia de lo que dicen defensores intiles de How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb - que se excusan en que hay que darle tiempo al disco, al igual que lo que sucedi con Achtung Baby - este album es completamente innovador, rupturista, una genialidad pura, a aos luz de este U2 opaco, viejo, moribundo y sin ideas musicales. | 2 | positive | [
"Achtung Baby es una genialidad, es un descubrimiento, es una experiencia, es una valoracin de la bsqueda, del inconformismo, de la creacin musical.",
"Desde la portada se vea una renovacin completa - Un U2 con look distinto, moderno, adelantado incluso a su poca.",
"El album arranca con Zoo Station, una muestra extraordinaria de lo se vena.",
"Una cancin que rompa con todos los esquemas musicales de U2, con un sonido mucho ms elaborado, ms electrnico y moderno.",
"La voz de Bono sonaba radicalmente diferente de los 80.",
"Todo ello haca ser una delicia para los que esperbamos algo realmente nuevo e inspirador.",
"Even Better Than The Real Thing iva tan lejos como Zoo Station, ya dejndonos bien en claro que el U2 de los 80 haba desaparecido...",
"para mejor ( que diferencia con el vendido U2 2000!",
").",
"La entrada de One nos acercaba ms a este disco urbano y provocador, identificndonos ya plenamente con esos sonidos y momentos tan propios de nuestra vida urbana.",
"Hasta la fecha - y dudo que lo hagan - U2 no han podido superar el impacto de esta cancin, slo igualada un ao y medio ms tarde con Stay.",
"The Edge nos deleitaba al mximo con confusos y nuevos sonidos, como en la introduccin de Until The End Of The World.",
"U2 se atrevan a saturar al mximo las guitarras, y mezclarlas sorprendentemente con cellos, como ocurre en Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses.",
"El \"lado A\" del disco termina con So Cruel, donde una percusin matizada electrnicamente y un piano guan el tema, adems de un bajo de Adam que da profundidad sonora.",
"El \"lado B\" comienza de una manera salvaje, con The Fly, que ejemplifica la personalidad de este - entonces - nuevo U2.",
"Una cancin arrolladora, con una meloda magnfica y potente.",
"Seguido de ella est Misteryous Ways, donde las percusiones se adentran en terrenos medio-orientales, recargando la originalidad y ruptura musical de U2.",
"Tryin' To Throw Your Arms Around The World es quizs el punto ms bajo del album, sin ser aburrida, no est a la altura del resto.",
"Ultraviolet es genial, con una comunicacin extraordinaria entre la seccin rtmica y The Edge, quien adems hace unos coros fenomenales.",
"El disco termina con dos joyas musicales: Acrobat - cancin que incomprensiblemente U2 ( a la fecha ) jams han tocado en vivo - y Love Is Blindness.",
"Esta ltima una hermosura oscura y reveladora, donde el rgano otorga un sonido magistral.",
"A diferencia de lo que dicen defensores intiles de How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb - que se excusan en que hay que darle tiempo al disco, al igual que lo que sucedi con Achtung Baby - este album es completamente innovador, rupturista, una genialidad pura, a aos luz de este U2 opaco, viejo, moribundo y sin ideas musicales."
] |
We bought this for our oldest son when he was about 9 mos old. At first, he would play with the different toys on it while it was in the ride-on position. He really enjoyed opening and closing the "trunk". When he was trying to learn how to walk, we put it in the walker position and it was very helpful. It never "got away" from him and caused him to fall like other walkers can do. When he would push it, it would respond appropriately. Even when he finally learned how to walk on his own at 13 mos, he still loved pushing it all over the place! We would take it outside and he would have to push it up and down the street. He is now 4 yrs old and still enjoys pushing it. He fights with his 18 month old brother over who is going to push it around. By the way, my 18 month old also learned how to walk with this toy's assistance. In the ride-on position, it is just now beginning to be too small for my oldest son to ride it. Great investment in a toy that will grow with your child! | 2 | positive | [
"We bought this for our oldest son when he was about 9 mos old.",
"At first, he would play with the different toys on it while it was in the ride-on position.",
"He really enjoyed opening and closing the \"trunk\".",
"When he was trying to learn how to walk, we put it in the walker position and it was very helpful.",
"It never \"got away\" from him and caused him to fall like other walkers can do.",
"When he would push it, it would respond appropriately.",
"Even when he finally learned how to walk on his own at 13 mos, he still loved pushing it all over the place!",
"We would take it outside and he would have to push it up and down the street.",
"He is now 4 yrs old and still enjoys pushing it.",
"He fights with his 18 month old brother over who is going to push it around.",
"By the way, my 18 month old also learned how to walk with this toy's assistance.",
"In the ride-on position, it is just now beginning to be too small for my oldest son to ride it.",
"Great investment in a toy that will grow with your child!"
] |
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The table seems sturdy enough for her to put her full weight on it and it has never tipped over. My only word of caution is that it is lightweight and therefore it will move/slide if you push against it. In this video, you can see how easily my daughter uses it as a walker! If your little one is just learning to stand on their own, you'll need to make sure the table doesn't slide out from their weight. | 2 | positive | [
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"This musical table is an amazing price for what you get.",
"There are 2 modes that baby can choose from by flipping the \"book page\" -- either musical discoveries or learning activities are both entertaining.",
"Aside from the standard piano keys, there are: on & off switch, up & down lever, open & close container that acts as a bonus snack cup, colorful shaped buttons, standard rolling toy and slide bar.",
"It took a few weeks for my baby to test them all out and hear the variety of responses.",
"The table seems sturdy enough for her to put her full weight on it and it has never tipped over.",
"My only word of caution is that it is lightweight and therefore it will move/slide if you push against it.",
"In this video, you can see how easily my daughter uses it as a walker!",
"If your little one is just learning to stand on their own, you'll need to make sure the table doesn't slide out from their weight."
] |
..you like tapping your *reload* 3 times before it does.(it). While I am tapping, the BAD GUYS are getting away...and that makes for a frustrating game! I would still be playing after 4 missions if that reload worked as it is supposed! I did get an loading upgrade...no change. When it did work properly, I did get my shots off in time, but......sigh!! Looking for a new game...... | 2 | positive | [
"..",
"you like tapping your *reload* 3 times before it does.",
"(it).",
"While I am tapping, the BAD GUYS are getting away...",
"and that makes for a frustrating game!",
"I would still be playing after 4 missions if that reload worked as it is supposed!",
"I did get an loading upgrade...",
"no change.",
"When it did work properly, I did get my shots off in time, but....",
"..",
"sigh!!",
"Looking for a new game....",
".."
] |
Purchased two of these in May of 2017. Having owned these for almost a year now and in side by side comparisons I'm finding there to be a one point difference for humidity between the two units ( close and certainly not a deal breaker) and temperature tends to read equal for both. On the back is a white button to change from Celsius to Fahrenheit as well as a magnetic clip. The readout is a nice legible size with 24 hour highs and lows recorded for both humidity and temperature. What I don't like is these units cannot be calibrated. Also, I puchased two and one arrived with a damaged clip. Not the fault of AcuRite. A suggestion I have is to check for accuracy by conducting the salt test. Place salt in the bottle cap (or other small container). Dampen the salt with water. Place both the hygrometer and the bottle cap full of damp salt in a ziploc bag and seal. Keep it like this for 8+ hours. After 8+ hours the humidity inside the bag will be 75%. Compare it to your hygrometer which should read 75%. If it's off, note how much and in which direction then be sure to add or subtract that amount when reading the hygrometer. Hope this helps. | 2 | positive | [
"Purchased two of these in May of 2017.",
"Having owned these for almost a year now and in side by side comparisons I'm finding there to be a one point difference for humidity between the two units ( close and certainly not a deal breaker) and temperature tends to read equal for both.",
"On the back is a white button to change from Celsius to Fahrenheit as well as a magnetic clip.",
"The readout is a nice legible size with 24 hour highs and lows recorded for both humidity and temperature.",
"What I don't like is these units cannot be calibrated.",
"Also, I puchased two and one arrived with a damaged clip.",
"Not the fault of AcuRite.",
"A suggestion I have is to check for accuracy by conducting the salt test.",
"Place salt in the bottle cap (or other small container).",
"Dampen the salt with water.",
"Place both the hygrometer and the bottle cap full of damp salt in a ziploc bag and seal.",
"Keep it like this for 8+ hours.",
"After 8+ hours the humidity inside the bag will be 75%.",
"Compare it to your hygrometer which should read 75%.",
"If it's off, note how much and in which direction then be sure to add or subtract that amount when reading the hygrometer.",
"Hope this helps."
] |
FFX is the first Final Fantasy I ever played no I'm lying about that; FFVII was the first Final Fantasy I ever played. I only played it because many people seemed to be a fan of FFVII. I played it and after the first hour or so I gave up playing it, and it was because of simple things like voice-overs and bad graphics. It was not until I played FFX was when I really got into FF games. I really love this game because it is great for next gen casual gamers such as my self to be turn into more hard core RPG fans. If you have played other rpgs and didn't like them and you want that bridge to get into it more I would recommend FFX. The turn-based battle system and the graphics will help you just realize the true potential of RPGs.
These are one of those games for the masses anyone can pick up and play even if you aren't a veteran of RPGs. The graphics and story line really hooks you in and you tend to forget the turn-based strategy and play just to see what happens next. You will find yourself putting in at least 30-40 hours easily. Veterans will also find many things to do and challenges to face in this game, I have put in over 100 hours because there are just so many side quests and secrets in this game.
So if you are new to the RPG genera this game is a must play. Only after playing this game with it's incredible storytelling and revolutionary leveling up system. Will you be able to enjoy other RPGs even the ones you say are bad. I hated FFVII but after playing this game I went back to FFVII and enjoyed it quite a bit. Now about 75% of my game library has been RPGs. | 2 | positive | [
"FFX is the first Final Fantasy I ever played no I'm lying about that; FFVII was the first Final Fantasy I ever played.",
"I only played it because many people seemed to be a fan of FFVII.",
"I played it and after the first hour or so I gave up playing it, and it was because of simple things like voice-overs and bad graphics.",
"It was not until I played FFX was when I really got into FF games.",
"I really love this game because it is great for next gen casual gamers such as my self to be turn into more hard core RPG fans.",
"If you have played other rpgs and didn't like them and you want that bridge to get into it more I would recommend FFX.",
"The turn-based battle system and the graphics will help you just realize the true potential of RPGs.",
"These are one of those games for the masses anyone can pick up and play even if you aren't a veteran of RPGs.",
"The graphics and story line really hooks you in and you tend to forget the turn-based strategy and play just to see what happens next.",
"You will find yourself putting in at least 30-40 hours easily.",
"Veterans will also find many things to do and challenges to face in this game, I have put in over 100 hours because there are just so many side quests and secrets in this game.",
"So if you are new to the RPG genera this game is a must play.",
"Only after playing this game with it's incredible storytelling and revolutionary leveling up system.",
"Will you be able to enjoy other RPGs even the ones you say are bad.",
"I hated FFVII but after playing this game I went back to FFVII and enjoyed it quite a bit.",
"Now about 75% of my game library has been RPGs."
] |
5 BIG Stars!!!
No More dropped calls............
Please read***
I have tried Everything... even a Verizon recommended NE (Network Extender)---which was 3 1/2 hours of wasted time.
The Wilson Signal booster took 10 easy minutes to hook up AND B O O M!----2 bars where we had 0 to 1 for the last 2 years. The joy of getting calls, and sending and receiving texts without having to run into a good stop -OR- run outside is awesome...2 hundred bucks and some change...I would pay 2 grand had I known HOW Great this Booster works,...before I wasted So much time fooling around with all the other junk out there... | 2 | positive | [
"5 BIG Stars!!!",
"No More dropped calls....",
"....",
"....",
"Please read***\nI have tried Everything...",
"even a Verizon recommended NE (Network Extender)---which was 3 1/2 hours of wasted time.",
"The Wilson Signal booster took 10 easy minutes to hook up AND B O O M!",
"----2 bars where we had 0 to 1 for the last 2 years.",
"The joy of getting calls, and sending and receiving texts without having to run into a good stop -OR- run outside is awesome...",
"2 hundred bucks and some change...",
"I would pay 2 grand had I known HOW Great this Booster works,...",
"before I wasted So much time fooling around with all the other junk out there..."
] |
I used this for thirty days. Twice a day. Since using this I saw a big difference in my skin. This is easy to apply. Use fingers put on face. I waited six minutes. Then washed off. This can be used twice a day. The Scent is not overpowering or strong. Did not irritate my sinuses or skin. Overall after time it does work. | 2 | positive | [
"I used this for thirty days.",
"Twice a day.",
"Since using this I saw a big difference in my skin.",
"This is easy to apply.",
"Use fingers put on face.",
"I waited six minutes.",
"Then washed off.",
"This can be used twice a day.",
"The Scent is not overpowering or strong.",
"Did not irritate my sinuses or skin.",
"Overall after time it does work."
] |
There I am devouring Allende like a large meal, going from book to book, thought to thought, era to era without any regard to continuity or subject. I almost left The Infinite Plan for last but it was next on the pile so I picked it up and as weird as this sounds, enjoyed it more so than all the other novels that kept going on and on in their spinnings through history and drama and characters and relationships.
Gregory is a real protagonist, I wasn't even sure if I liked him though I knew for sure that he didn't even like himself. He seems to meander through life with aims that are less focused than an Allende plot. But this time the meandering works, the sense of simply walking with a character and them telling you there life is really used to its fullest here. Again m review is as a comparison to other Allende books and yet this style, the masculine voice/perception really seemed to come across. What I particularly found provocative, worth the price of admission, if you will was the root of Gregorys problems, essentially accepting the company of unhealthy, needy people in his life. He even has an associate in the law firm he owns who regularly tries to commit suicide in the bathroom. Thinking about the characters and their spiraling lives made me think that there is a marked ear for humor, a comedy lost within Allendes work. It all becomes this heavy historical missive and borders sometimes on a historical romance novel that is laborious and in love with its own language. To read her in Spanish must be a real treat, an added attraction to her work because I can see how the crossing of historical tapestry can become tiresome.
This time though, she strikes the mark in the final analysis of a character and his problems. Not perfect but it comes closer than the others do in fully executing a character. I agree with a previous reviewer that the Vietnam scenes are a little awkward but the awkwardness now strikes me as waiting to be funny, hilarious even but Allendes characters tend to be so somber that their laughter is suspect or predatory for something that is about to bring more sorrow.
I don't recommend this at full price nor do I suggest it as the only Allende novel to be read but it is a nice distraction from her main body of Latin American historical/romance work. It comes as a pleasant off-shoot to the present world and a strong experiment in a writer changing from a feminine focus to masculine. | 2 | positive | [
"There I am devouring Allende like a large meal, going from book to book, thought to thought, era to era without any regard to continuity or subject.",
"I almost left The Infinite Plan for last but it was next on the pile so I picked it up and as weird as this sounds, enjoyed it more so than all the other novels that kept going on and on in their spinnings through history and drama and characters and relationships.",
"Gregory is a real protagonist, I wasn't even sure if I liked him though I knew for sure that he didn't even like himself.",
"He seems to meander through life with aims that are less focused than an Allende plot.",
"But this time the meandering works, the sense of simply walking with a character and them telling you there life is really used to its fullest here.",
"Again m review is as a comparison to other Allende books and yet this style, the masculine voice/perception really seemed to come across.",
"What I particularly found provocative, worth the price of admission, if you will was the root of Gregorys problems, essentially accepting the company of unhealthy, needy people in his life.",
"He even has an associate in the law firm he owns who regularly tries to commit suicide in the bathroom.",
"Thinking about the characters and their spiraling lives made me think that there is a marked ear for humor, a comedy lost within Allendes work.",
"It all becomes this heavy historical missive and borders sometimes on a historical romance novel that is laborious and in love with its own language.",
"To read her in Spanish must be a real treat, an added attraction to her work because I can see how the crossing of historical tapestry can become tiresome.",
"This time though, she strikes the mark in the final analysis of a character and his problems.",
"Not perfect but it comes closer than the others do in fully executing a character.",
"I agree with a previous reviewer that the Vietnam scenes are a little awkward but the awkwardness now strikes me as waiting to be funny, hilarious even but Allendes characters tend to be so somber that their laughter is suspect or predatory for something that is about to bring more sorrow.",
"I don't recommend this at full price nor do I suggest it as the only Allende novel to be read but it is a nice distraction from her main body of Latin American historical/romance work.",
"It comes as a pleasant off-shoot to the present world and a strong experiment in a writer changing from a feminine focus to masculine."
] |
What was meant to be the last was only the beginning.
This is a remastered version of the games that started the ongoing amazing saga that is Final Fantasy. This was a last-ditch desperate creation by a nearly bankrupt Squaresoft and it paid off in a HUGE way.
The story is simple, especially compared to the series of today, the world is in peril and it's up to the Four Warriors of Light to right the wrongs and save the world.
While the stories may have been simple the gameplay certainly was not. Was it complex in terms of combat? not at all, but it was rich with options (for the time) and the idea of your characters progressing with you, and the story, at your pace was mind blowing back then. Imagine back in the day where the words "Saved Game" was *almost* non-existent. These games were inspiring and revolutionary for a number of reasons.
So what has been changed from the original versions of the games? Almost nothing except they got a huge graphical update and cut scenes have been added - but at it's core the gameplay is untouched, which is extremely important.
Do yourself a favor, if you have never played a Final Fantasy game before - play these before jumping to the newer ones. You'll be humbled by the experience and appreciate the new ones that much more. | 2 | positive | [
"What was meant to be the last was only the beginning.",
"This is a remastered version of the games that started the ongoing amazing saga that is Final Fantasy.",
"This was a last-ditch desperate creation by a nearly bankrupt Squaresoft and it paid off in a HUGE way.",
"The story is simple, especially compared to the series of today, the world is in peril and it's up to the Four Warriors of Light to right the wrongs and save the world.",
"While the stories may have been simple the gameplay certainly was not.",
"Was it complex in terms of combat?",
"not at all, but it was rich with options (for the time) and the idea of your characters progressing with you, and the story, at your pace was mind blowing back then.",
"Imagine back in the day where the words \"Saved Game\" was *almost* non-existent.",
"These games were inspiring and revolutionary for a number of reasons.",
"So what has been changed from the original versions of the games?",
"Almost nothing except they got a huge graphical update and cut scenes have been added - but at it's core the gameplay is untouched, which is extremely important.",
"Do yourself a favor, if you have never played a Final Fantasy game before - play these before jumping to the newer ones.",
"You'll be humbled by the experience and appreciate the new ones that much more."
] |
I live in Brooklyn and bike to NY City for work on a daily basis. I also like to ride with my kids. Last summer, our goal was to ride over the Brooklyn Bridge and return over the Manhattan Bridge (not an easy task with a 5 & 8 yr old!). We started up the Brooklyn Bridge, which has a narrow bike lane alongside the pedestrian lane, only to find that no one was moving out of the way when my kids were ringing their bells. Tourists were simply strolling in both lanes. I jokingly said that I was going to get an airhorn for my bike. How happy was I when I found this horn!
First of all, the horn is VERY easy to mount. Took only a couple of minutes tops. I ride a recumbent bicycle with under seat steering so it was a little more challenging to run the tubes but on a standard upright bike it is a breeze! The horn switch (which also hides the refill valve) mounts very easily to your handle bars. The air bottle can be mounted to the frame directly with the included wire ties or simply popped into a water bottle rack.
This horn is LOUD. People definitely hear you when you give it a blast. I usually keep it at half volume and have rarely had an occasion when a driver or pedestrian didn't hear me coming and get out of the way. Riding through NY City traffic can be harrowing to say the least but, with this horn, it definitely makes it a little easier to bike without having to worry about hitting someone or someone hitting me!
The only reason that I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that I have heard numerous stories of people using this in cold weather and having the "diaphragm" get damaged. This basically ruins the horn. I ride all year round, no matter what the temperature but I have NOT had this problem as I don't want to damage my horn and am taking these reports at face value. I highly recommend this for anyone who only rides in warm weather. When it's cold outside, I simply switch to my Hornit dB140 electric horn. Not the same shock value when trying to warn someone to get out of the way, but better than having a useless horn! | 2 | positive | [
"I live in Brooklyn and bike to NY City for work on a daily basis.",
"I also like to ride with my kids.",
"Last summer, our goal was to ride over the Brooklyn Bridge and return over the Manhattan Bridge (not an easy task with a 5 & 8 yr old!",
").",
"We started up the Brooklyn Bridge, which has a narrow bike lane alongside the pedestrian lane, only to find that no one was moving out of the way when my kids were ringing their bells.",
"Tourists were simply strolling in both lanes.",
"I jokingly said that I was going to get an airhorn for my bike.",
"How happy was I when I found this horn!",
"First of all, the horn is VERY easy to mount.",
"Took only a couple of minutes tops.",
"I ride a recumbent bicycle with under seat steering so it was a little more challenging to run the tubes but on a standard upright bike it is a breeze!",
"The horn switch (which also hides the refill valve) mounts very easily to your handle bars.",
"The air bottle can be mounted to the frame directly with the included wire ties or simply popped into a water bottle rack.",
"This horn is LOUD.",
"People definitely hear you when you give it a blast.",
"I usually keep it at half volume and have rarely had an occasion when a driver or pedestrian didn't hear me coming and get out of the way.",
"Riding through NY City traffic can be harrowing to say the least but, with this horn, it definitely makes it a little easier to bike without having to worry about hitting someone or someone hitting me!",
"The only reason that I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that I have heard numerous stories of people using this in cold weather and having the \"diaphragm\" get damaged.",
"This basically ruins the horn.",
"I ride all year round, no matter what the temperature but I have NOT had this problem as I don't want to damage my horn and am taking these reports at face value.",
"I highly recommend this for anyone who only rides in warm weather.",
"When it's cold outside, I simply switch to my Hornit dB140 electric horn.",
"Not the same shock value when trying to warn someone to get out of the way, but better than having a useless horn!"
] |
This is a really fun game. It's got quite a lot. Graphics, length, characters, story...
Graphics: 8/10 Dayum! Reminds me of Dating Sims...But, nice. The characters are crisp and have the special ingredient known as anime eyes!
Sound: 7/10 The voices (or lack of) are nice. The scolding of the nurse is kinda funny. The music isn't that nice...Theirs only about 4 different music thingys and I only liked one...The one that plays when doing normal GUILT
Story: 8/10 I wish I could've done normal surgeries for awhile before encountering a super parasite thing based off of the 7 deadly sins...
Controls: 9/10 It's the DS...Touch, drag, touch again. Pretty simple...
Overall: 9/10 A nice game that's easy to understand and hard to master. But this is NOT a game for kids. The blood isn't that bad and there isn't that much gore, but it is a very hard game to beat! And there's a suicidal patient which my mother didn't really like =\ | 2 | positive | [
"This is a really fun game.",
"It's got quite a lot.",
"Graphics, length, characters, story...",
"Graphics: 8/10 Dayum!",
"Reminds me of Dating Sims...",
"But, nice.",
"The characters are crisp and have the special ingredient known as anime eyes!",
"Sound: 7/10 The voices (or lack of) are nice.",
"The scolding of the nurse is kinda funny.",
"The music isn't that nice...",
"Theirs only about 4 different music thingys and I only liked one...",
"The one that plays when doing normal GUILT\n\nStory: 8/10 I wish I could've done normal surgeries for awhile before encountering a super parasite thing based off of the 7 deadly sins...",
"Controls: 9/10 It's the DS...",
"Touch, drag, touch again.",
"Pretty simple...",
"Overall: 9/10 A nice game that's easy to understand and hard to master.",
"But this is NOT a game for kids.",
"The blood isn't that bad and there isn't that much gore, but it is a very hard game to beat!",
"And there's a suicidal patient which my mother didn't really like =\\"
] |
I have read the reviews from others. I was admittedly concerned. So far it is working for me. I use it for EVOO. Some say they have had issues with it coming out in a straight stream. I have seen that, but only if I pump it up too much. 2 to 4 pumps is all it takes. Some say it stopped working after a short period of time. BUT buyers have said the same thing about similar sprayers that cost 4 times as much. This helped me make my decision. I will report back later. | 2 | positive | [
"I have read the reviews from others.",
"I was admittedly concerned.",
"So far it is working for me.",
"I use it for EVOO.",
"Some say they have had issues with it coming out in a straight stream.",
"I have seen that, but only if I pump it up too much.",
"2 to 4 pumps is all it takes.",
"Some say it stopped working after a short period of time.",
"BUT buyers have said the same thing about similar sprayers that cost 4 times as much.",
"This helped me make my decision.",
"I will report back later."
] |
I like this game. It's my favorite of the Conflict series. The missions are hard ,with bullets flying by everywhere,and enemies coming from all sides at times. I'm playing it on normal setting and its hard. There's four settings easy,normal,hard,and extreme. I can only imagine how hard the extreme level is. I found that the best way to play this game is to use each one of your soldiers wisely. I always found ample supply of ammo,but you gotta be smart about this game,search everywhere to find all the extra med-pacs,ammo,weapons,grenades,etc. There's some serious firefights in this game. It beats all other versions of this series. ITS HARD!This game might be too hard for some players. Its the hardest conflict of the three games. The graphics are average,simular to SOCOM2 for PS2. They do seem to get better in the later levels. But I'm using an "S" cable,so thats why my graphics look better than the standard RCA plugs. There is a stealth aspect in some of the missions, but most of it is balls to wall bullets flying everywhere. This game very much depicts the frantic pace of the real vietnam war. With lush jungle environments,and enemies hiding in almost every corner. You can switch between each squad member and control there every movement,and you can switch between third & first person perspective by clicking right thumbstick. But First person perspective is kinda bad because the weapons aiming scope blocks almost the whole screen ,only the pistol,sniper & crossbow use just the crosshairs,all the other weapons literally take up the whole screen in first person mode. Almost all the weapons have a zoom option in first person,click the left analog stick. But I found that third person was best, except for sniper weapon,so you can see what the heck is going on. The levels are mostly linear ,but there's usually two routes you can take,like a fork in the road. This game definatley requires you to use your head .Watchout for booby traps ,Running and gunning will get you killed almost always,but sometimes you gotta run .The first mission is just walking around talking to people,but that soon ends as the bullets start flying by. If your having trouble beating this game here's the code for ALL CHEATS: At "Main Menu" Press,RT-RT-LT-LT-B-B-Y-Y-X-X-White Button. Then a Cheats option will open in menu. It gives you INF AMMO ,INF SAVES,ALL LEVELS,ALL MOVIES. Then after starting or loading a saved game while playing pause to menu go to OPTIONS the you'll see CHEATS to turn on INF AMMO,INF SAVES.It took me a few tries to get the cheat to work ,but it does work ,just keep trying. I'd turn off my xbox to reset ,it seemed to do the trick. RT= Right trigger,LT= Left Trigger. I Played this game again on the EXTREME level ,just because I like a challenge. Plus with the "infinate" saves cheat ,that made it more fun. | 2 | positive | [
"I like this game.",
"It's my favorite of the Conflict series.",
"The missions are hard ,with bullets flying by everywhere,and enemies coming from all sides at times.",
"I'm playing it on normal setting and its hard.",
"There's four settings easy,normal,hard,and extreme.",
"I can only imagine how hard the extreme level is.",
"I found that the best way to play this game is to use each one of your soldiers wisely.",
"I always found ample supply of ammo,but you gotta be smart about this game,search everywhere to find all the extra med-pacs,ammo,weapons,grenades,etc.",
"There's some serious firefights in this game.",
"It beats all other versions of this series.",
"ITS HARD!",
"This game might be too hard for some players.",
"Its the hardest conflict of the three games.",
"The graphics are average,simular to SOCOM2 for PS2.",
"They do seem to get better in the later levels.",
"But I'm using an \"S\" cable,so thats why my graphics look better than the standard RCA plugs.",
"There is a stealth aspect in some of the missions, but most of it is balls to wall bullets flying everywhere.",
"This game very much depicts the frantic pace of the real vietnam war.",
"With lush jungle environments,and enemies hiding in almost every corner.",
"You can switch between each squad member and control there every movement,and you can switch between third & first person perspective by clicking right thumbstick.",
"But First person perspective is kinda bad because the weapons aiming scope blocks almost the whole screen ,only the pistol,sniper & crossbow use just the crosshairs,all the other weapons literally take up the whole screen in first person mode.",
"Almost all the weapons have a zoom option in first person,click the left analog stick.",
"But I found that third person was best, except for sniper weapon,so you can see what the heck is going on.",
"The levels are mostly linear ,but there's usually two routes you can take,like a fork in the road.",
"This game definatley requires you to use your head.",
"Watchout for booby traps ,Running and gunning will get you killed almost always,but sometimes you gotta run.",
"The first mission is just walking around talking to people,but that soon ends as the bullets start flying by.",
"If your having trouble beating this game here's the code for ALL CHEATS: At \"Main Menu\" Press,RT-RT-LT-LT-B-B-Y-Y-X-X-White Button.",
"Then a Cheats option will open in menu.",
"It gives you INF AMMO ,INF SAVES,ALL LEVELS,ALL MOVIES.",
"Then after starting or loading a saved game while playing pause to menu go to OPTIONS the you'll see CHEATS to turn on INF AMMO,INF SAVES.",
"It took me a few tries to get the cheat to work ,but it does work ,just keep trying.",
"I'd turn off my xbox to reset ,it seemed to do the trick.",
"RT= Right trigger,LT= Left Trigger.",
"I Played this game again on the EXTREME level ,just because I like a challenge.",
"Plus with the \"infinate\" saves cheat ,that made it more fun."
] |
Recently on Facebook, Centric TV shared an article titled "10 CD Flops You Should Have Bought". This CD was one of them, and in the listing of best cuts, the writer said THE ENTIRE ALBUM. Curious, I listened to the clips here on Amazon.com and was quite impressed. Since the CD also had a great purchase price, I felt I couldn't lose. "Saturday Night" is a superb extension of the smooth soul sound achieved on their first CD "Pronounced Jah-Nay". It's actually a better CD than their first, with no weak cuts among the 16 tracks. The biggest surprise was the gorgeous contemporary soul reworking of the Billy Joel song "The Longest Time".
This CD should have become a major hit when it was released in 1997. Creatively, Zhane didn't fall to the sophomore slump, but this likely came out in the middle of company changes at Motown and got lost in the shuffle. If you love smooth, quality soul music that is timeless, I strongly recommend this CD!!! | 2 | positive | [
"Recently on Facebook, Centric TV shared an article titled \"10 CD Flops You Should Have Bought\".",
"This CD was one of them, and in the listing of best cuts, the writer said THE ENTIRE ALBUM.",
"Curious, I listened to the clips here on Amazon.",
"com and was quite impressed.",
"Since the CD also had a great purchase price, I felt I couldn't lose.",
"\"Saturday Night\" is a superb extension of the smooth soul sound achieved on their first CD \"Pronounced Jah-Nay\".",
"It's actually a better CD than their first, with no weak cuts among the 16 tracks.",
"The biggest surprise was the gorgeous contemporary soul reworking of the Billy Joel song \"The Longest Time\".",
"This CD should have become a major hit when it was released in 1997.",
"Creatively, Zhane didn't fall to the sophomore slump, but this likely came out in the middle of company changes at Motown and got lost in the shuffle.",
"If you love smooth, quality soul music that is timeless, I strongly recommend this CD!!!"
] |
These strings came standard from the factory on ESP/LTD baritone guitars. By way of comparison, they are thin compared to baritone-specific sets, but which guitar manufacturer would ship a brand new guitar with strings that are unsuitable for their instruments?
I went way up in gauge and ended up with "boingy" pick attack that I could only really compare to a Telecaster. Telecaster pick attack on a guitar with EMGs? No. NO. NOO!!!!!! NO. Absolutely not. NO.
I got my guitar in 2004. Recently I noticed that my pick attack sounded like crap. I thought that it was a neck issue, or something like that...
Nope. My strings were too thick. I didn't put 2 and 2 together and realize that it started once I went up in gauge. Duh.
I listened back to my recordings from 2006 or so, and there was no "boing". Recent recordings... the leads are unlistenable. The 072-013 sets that I started to use... they have to be the culprit. It's a shame - I just had the ESP set up for the 072's. When I did, the boing persisted.
Back to the factory gauge for me. I imagine that the awful pick attack will go back... away. I hope.
Whatever. Regardless.
D'Add makes great strings. | 2 | positive | [
"These strings came standard from the factory on ESP/LTD baritone guitars.",
"By way of comparison, they are thin compared to baritone-specific sets, but which guitar manufacturer would ship a brand new guitar with strings that are unsuitable for their instruments?",
"I went way up in gauge and ended up with \"boingy\" pick attack that I could only really compare to a Telecaster.",
"Telecaster pick attack on a guitar with EMGs?",
"No.",
"NO.",
"NOO!!!!",
"!!",
"NO.",
"Absolutely not.",
"NO.",
"I got my guitar in 2004.",
"Recently I noticed that my pick attack sounded like crap.",
"I thought that it was a neck issue, or something like that...",
"Nope.",
"My strings were too thick.",
"I didn't put 2 and 2 together and realize that it started once I went up in gauge.",
"Duh.",
"I listened back to my recordings from 2006 or so, and there was no \"boing\".",
"Recent recordings...",
"the leads are unlistenable.",
"The 072-013 sets that I started to use...",
"they have to be the culprit.",
"It's a shame - I just had the ESP set up for the 072's.",
"When I did, the boing persisted.",
"Back to the factory gauge for me.",
"I imagine that the awful pick attack will go back...",
"away.",
"I hope.",
"Whatever.",
"Regardless.",
"D'Add makes great strings."
] |
I'm coming to the end of my binge of this author's work. Sadly, not all of her books have been released on Amazon.com, although they're available on Amazon UK. This book is mostly about Pia, a ballerina who has taken the world by storm but she's not a nice person. She's promiscuous, rude and prone to having tantrums. She's at the top of her career when she is involved in an accident and her foot is seriously injured. She loses sponsorship deals and her place in the Chicago ballet company she dances for. Her rival swoops in and takes her job and sponsorship deals. She is "rescued" by a wealthy UK businessman called Will and he helps her recover and arranges for a dance off with her rival in order to help her make a comeback. There are other excellent secondary characters including her assistant Sophie, who Pia treats terribly and then fires her immediately after the accident. Sophie is a great character and has loads of bad luck in life and with men. The reader really roots for her to come right. As usual the author has written a complex tale with loads of different characters and subplots. Her books are never quick reads but they are always compelling. | 2 | positive | [
"I'm coming to the end of my binge of this author's work.",
"Sadly, not all of her books have been released on Amazon.",
"com, although they're available on Amazon UK.",
"This book is mostly about Pia, a ballerina who has taken the world by storm but she's not a nice person.",
"She's promiscuous, rude and prone to having tantrums.",
"She's at the top of her career when she is involved in an accident and her foot is seriously injured.",
"She loses sponsorship deals and her place in the Chicago ballet company she dances for.",
"Her rival swoops in and takes her job and sponsorship deals.",
"She is \"rescued\" by a wealthy UK businessman called Will and he helps her recover and arranges for a dance off with her rival in order to help her make a comeback.",
"There are other excellent secondary characters including her assistant Sophie, who Pia treats terribly and then fires her immediately after the accident.",
"Sophie is a great character and has loads of bad luck in life and with men.",
"The reader really roots for her to come right.",
"As usual the author has written a complex tale with loads of different characters and subplots.",
"Her books are never quick reads but they are always compelling."
] |
Usually anthologies have one or two great, or even good stories, and the rest are just passable but "Out of This World" breaks free from the mold of good/mediocre. All of the stories are interesting and well written. Part of what makes this anthology so good I think is that each of the authors gets the pacing right for the story. So often the pacing is off and the story suffers for it, but not here!
JD Robb (Nora Roberts) in, 'Interlude to Death', has Eve Dallas at an off world police convention in a fabulous hotel owned by the yummy Roark where of course murder and mayhem and murder occur. Short though the story is we learn an interesting fact about a possible, earlier - dark connection between, Roark and Eve's fathers'. While not Robbs best work to date it is still a welcome installment in to the IN DEATH series.
Susan Krinard is the only author in this collection who doesn't write a new chapter for an existing series, but creates an entirely new world. Because it is new however there more space given to explanation rather than story telling which somewhat weakens the story. In, 'Kinsman', a damaged telepath and a princess in disguise band together to halt a conspiracy that has universe wide implications that could create war. In the end it is literally their love that saves the day. I hope that this was just an introduction to a new world and that she writes a full book for it, perhaps for the missing - and found Prince.
Maggie Shayne's 'Immortality' gives us a more sympathetic view of Puabi, the Immortal High Dark Witch who spent centuries taking the hearts of good witches and torturing her husband for loving another woman. She is found barely alive in the ocean after her final confrontation with her husband and his lover and she at last finds the missing piece of her soul romantically and literally.
'Magic Like Heat Across my Skin' by Laurell K. Hamilton was awesome! Anita Blake finally stops fighting against the marks that bind her to Jean-Claude and Richard and embraces them in one of the steamiest public almost sex scenes that I have ever read. This was truly the best story out of the anthology because it had real character progression and looks to be a great lead in for the next installment, "Narcissus in Chains".
I highly recommend this book for long time fans and for new readers who like don't have the time to invest in getting to know a new author that they may not like after all. | 2 | positive | [
"Usually anthologies have one or two great, or even good stories, and the rest are just passable but \"Out of This World\" breaks free from the mold of good/mediocre.",
"All of the stories are interesting and well written.",
"Part of what makes this anthology so good I think is that each of the authors gets the pacing right for the story.",
"So often the pacing is off and the story suffers for it, but not here!",
"JD Robb (Nora Roberts) in, 'Interlude to Death', has Eve Dallas at an off world police convention in a fabulous hotel owned by the yummy Roark where of course murder and mayhem and murder occur.",
"Short though the story is we learn an interesting fact about a possible, earlier - dark connection between, Roark and Eve's fathers'.",
"While not Robbs best work to date it is still a welcome installment in to the IN DEATH series.",
"Susan Krinard is the only author in this collection who doesn't write a new chapter for an existing series, but creates an entirely new world.",
"Because it is new however there more space given to explanation rather than story telling which somewhat weakens the story.",
"In, 'Kinsman', a damaged telepath and a princess in disguise band together to halt a conspiracy that has universe wide implications that could create war.",
"In the end it is literally their love that saves the day.",
"I hope that this was just an introduction to a new world and that she writes a full book for it, perhaps for the missing - and found Prince.",
"Maggie Shayne's 'Immortality' gives us a more sympathetic view of Puabi, the Immortal High Dark Witch who spent centuries taking the hearts of good witches and torturing her husband for loving another woman.",
"She is found barely alive in the ocean after her final confrontation with her husband and his lover and she at last finds the missing piece of her soul romantically and literally.",
"'Magic Like Heat Across my Skin' by Laurell K.",
"Hamilton was awesome!",
"Anita Blake finally stops fighting against the marks that bind her to Jean-Claude and Richard and embraces them in one of the steamiest public almost sex scenes that I have ever read.",
"This was truly the best story out of the anthology because it had real character progression and looks to be a great lead in for the next installment, \"Narcissus in Chains\".",
"I highly recommend this book for long time fans and for new readers who like don't have the time to invest in getting to know a new author that they may not like after all."
] |
Two months ago, I bought a Precor 9.23 treadmill, and much to my dismay, turning the treadmill on would trip adjacent breakers in my apartment. I did a bit of research, and apparently treadmills emit some type of interference that trips new style AFCI breakers used in new construction. Lately, I've had to shut everything off on these adjacent circuits just to be able to use the treadmill. Very annoying!
Some were reporting that the Tripp Lite ISOBAR4ULTRA surge protector would filter this interference. I compared the ISOBAR4ULTRA to the ISOBLOK2, and they both seemed to have identical filtering capabilities, so I picked up an ISOBLOK2 since I only needed one outlet for the treadmill. I also thought it would be nice to have the unit plugged directly into the wall, vs. a box sitting on the floor.
Unfortunately, the ISOBLOK2 does NOT filter the treadmill interference for some reason, where the ISOBAR4ULTRA DOES. I'm not sure why this is, but there must be some additional circuitry in the ISOBAR4ULTRA that the ISOBLOK2 doesn't have, despite having seemingly identical specs.
I decided to keep the ISOBLOK2 because it IS a solid metal, quality surge protector for the price. I'll probably find a way to use it in the future.
One thing I don't like about the unit though is that it sticks out from the wall and isn't very sturdy plugged in. If bumped, the unit could easily be kicked out of the wall, damaging the unit itself, the outlet, and whatever is plugged into it. The ISOBLOK2 is probably NOT good for high traffic areas, but might be just fine behind a fridge (if it'll fit) or somewhere out of the way. You CAN secure it to the outlet with a piece of metal that they provide, but this wouldn't work with my type of outlets. Even secured, I wouldn't trust plugging the ISOBLOK2 in a high traffic area outlet. | 2 | positive | [
"Two months ago, I bought a Precor 9.",
"23 treadmill, and much to my dismay, turning the treadmill on would trip adjacent breakers in my apartment.",
"I did a bit of research, and apparently treadmills emit some type of interference that trips new style AFCI breakers used in new construction.",
"Lately, I've had to shut everything off on these adjacent circuits just to be able to use the treadmill.",
"Very annoying!",
"Some were reporting that the Tripp Lite ISOBAR4ULTRA surge protector would filter this interference.",
"I compared the ISOBAR4ULTRA to the ISOBLOK2, and they both seemed to have identical filtering capabilities, so I picked up an ISOBLOK2 since I only needed one outlet for the treadmill.",
"I also thought it would be nice to have the unit plugged directly into the wall, vs.",
"a box sitting on the floor.",
"Unfortunately, the ISOBLOK2 does NOT filter the treadmill interference for some reason, where the ISOBAR4ULTRA DOES.",
"I'm not sure why this is, but there must be some additional circuitry in the ISOBAR4ULTRA that the ISOBLOK2 doesn't have, despite having seemingly identical specs.",
"I decided to keep the ISOBLOK2 because it IS a solid metal, quality surge protector for the price.",
"I'll probably find a way to use it in the future.",
"One thing I don't like about the unit though is that it sticks out from the wall and isn't very sturdy plugged in.",
"If bumped, the unit could easily be kicked out of the wall, damaging the unit itself, the outlet, and whatever is plugged into it.",
"The ISOBLOK2 is probably NOT good for high traffic areas, but might be just fine behind a fridge (if it'll fit) or somewhere out of the way.",
"You CAN secure it to the outlet with a piece of metal that they provide, but this wouldn't work with my type of outlets.",
"Even secured, I wouldn't trust plugging the ISOBLOK2 in a high traffic area outlet."
] |
I have had the breadmaker now for about 3 weeks and I have used it almost every day. I mainly make whole wheat or 50% wheat breads but I also have made white dough for buns and one fast bread.
I bought it because it doesn't always beep and I mainly use it at night, so we wanted something quite. My husband has heard it twice at night, but sleeps through most of the nights so it is relatively quiet.
I have baked a bread once on the light crust setting but it still came out to crusty. Now I always bake on sandwich setting and that gives a good crust. It is still crispy when you eat it right away but it becomes soft after a couple of hours.
What I also did is download the manual from the European website as it has the weight in grams and not cups or ounces in it. The recipes are also slightly different, but they work fine. The manual can be found here: copy and paste in your browser [...]
I followed the recommendations from others to put a bit oil on the mixing blade before putting ingredients in and so far the blade had come out automatically without leaving to big of a whole (which I really hated on my previous bread maker)
What could be approved is complete flexibility in combining the selections on the breadmaker, such as the sandwich crust is only available in a medium bread and a top that would make it possible to see what is happening inside. | 2 | positive | [
"I have had the breadmaker now for about 3 weeks and I have used it almost every day.",
"I mainly make whole wheat or 50% wheat breads but I also have made white dough for buns and one fast bread.",
"I bought it because it doesn't always beep and I mainly use it at night, so we wanted something quite.",
"My husband has heard it twice at night, but sleeps through most of the nights so it is relatively quiet.",
"I have baked a bread once on the light crust setting but it still came out to crusty.",
"Now I always bake on sandwich setting and that gives a good crust.",
"It is still crispy when you eat it right away but it becomes soft after a couple of hours.",
"What I also did is download the manual from the European website as it has the weight in grams and not cups or ounces in it.",
"The recipes are also slightly different, but they work fine.",
"The manual can be found here: copy and paste in your browser [...",
"]\n\nI followed the recommendations from others to put a bit oil on the mixing blade before putting ingredients in and so far the blade had come out automatically without leaving to big of a whole (which I really hated on my previous bread maker)\n\nWhat could be approved is complete flexibility in combining the selections on the breadmaker, such as the sandwich crust is only available in a medium bread and a top that would make it possible to see what is happening inside."
] |
It hasn't been long since Marina found out that her mother was a mermaid...making her half-human, half-mermaid. If it wasn't for Ethan, the love of her life, Marina would be lost at sea, running (or swimming, in this case) wild among the mermaids. Marina may have declined their offer to become an immortal mermaid permanently, but the lure of the sea is as tempting as ever. But that is the least of her problems when tragedy strikes. After a terrible accident the exposes mermaids, Marina is being pursued by unknown forces that put Marina and the rest of the mermaids in danger.
I LOVED this book! It was very intense and suspenseful...especially toward the end! I will admit, however, the first half of the book I thought was slow and a bit hard to get into. But after that halfway mark things really started to pick up! The plot was crazy good, and Marina proved herself to be strong. I really like the way she carries herself and handles things. Marina is a very likable character :)
I finally came to understand why Marina has always been showered with all the luxury (thanks to Aunt Evie, of course). In the beginning all the luxury seemed a bit much to me...perhaps because I couldn't relate. But at the end I finally understood why Evie did this.
Oh Evie, you sneaky ex-model you.
There were many twists and turns in this book that caught me off guard! I love a book that can do that to me! I also love that there was mythology thrown in here...mythology just makes everything better ;)
Aside from the fact that the book sometimes seemed to read like an essay (and the other mentioned things), I really enjoyed this book! I cannot wait to finish reading Marina's Tales! And the book cover...love it!! | 2 | positive | [
"It hasn't been long since Marina found out that her mother was a mermaid...",
"making her half-human, half-mermaid.",
"If it wasn't for Ethan, the love of her life, Marina would be lost at sea, running (or swimming, in this case) wild among the mermaids.",
"Marina may have declined their offer to become an immortal mermaid permanently, but the lure of the sea is as tempting as ever.",
"But that is the least of her problems when tragedy strikes.",
"After a terrible accident the exposes mermaids, Marina is being pursued by unknown forces that put Marina and the rest of the mermaids in danger.",
"I LOVED this book!",
"It was very intense and suspenseful...",
"especially toward the end!",
"I will admit, however, the first half of the book I thought was slow and a bit hard to get into.",
"But after that halfway mark things really started to pick up!",
"The plot was crazy good, and Marina proved herself to be strong.",
"I really like the way she carries herself and handles things.",
"Marina is a very likable character :)\n\nI finally came to understand why Marina has always been showered with all the luxury (thanks to Aunt Evie, of course).",
"In the beginning all the luxury seemed a bit much to me...",
"perhaps because I couldn't relate.",
"But at the end I finally understood why Evie did this.",
"Oh Evie, you sneaky ex-model you.",
"There were many twists and turns in this book that caught me off guard!",
"I love a book that can do that to me!",
"I also love that there was mythology thrown in here...",
"mythology just makes everything better ;)\n\nAside from the fact that the book sometimes seemed to read like an essay (and the other mentioned things), I really enjoyed this book!",
"I cannot wait to finish reading Marina's Tales!",
"And the book cover...",
"love it!!"
] |
It's larely that we find a good adventure game that receives attention, and this game is sure one of the rare ones. The story of the game begins quite simple with a Lawyer visiting a small town to finish a company selling deal, but suddenly discovers the heir of the company might still be alive, and if so, is far far away...
The story is attractive and keeps you anticipated. The game depends on reading on many occasions, so if you are not into this this game may not be for you.
Graphics and level of detail is absolutely amazing. Sometimes I just take my hands of the mouse and stare at the view. The creator did overuse however pointless screens and locations to give the feeling of the town, it becomes boring at the end. The cutscenes are really good. But the animation however is kinda poor and slow.
The movement as well is not so flexible, and you can see your character sometimes taking stupid paths to the point.
The game motion is not absolutely my type. Its really a slow one. The dialog, mvoement and animation. I prefer the fast style, like the Monkey Island ones.
Subtitle is different than the actual conversation.
If I could, I would give it 3.5 for the lack of animation, lack of control of skipping scenes and fast moving around. However the game it self for Adventure lover is a must I believe. | 2 | positive | [
"It's larely that we find a good adventure game that receives attention, and this game is sure one of the rare ones.",
"The story of the game begins quite simple with a Lawyer visiting a small town to finish a company selling deal, but suddenly discovers the heir of the company might still be alive, and if so, is far far away...",
"The story is attractive and keeps you anticipated.",
"The game depends on reading on many occasions, so if you are not into this this game may not be for you.",
"Graphics and level of detail is absolutely amazing.",
"Sometimes I just take my hands of the mouse and stare at the view.",
"The creator did overuse however pointless screens and locations to give the feeling of the town, it becomes boring at the end.",
"The cutscenes are really good.",
"But the animation however is kinda poor and slow.",
"The movement as well is not so flexible, and you can see your character sometimes taking stupid paths to the point.",
"The game motion is not absolutely my type.",
"Its really a slow one.",
"The dialog, mvoement and animation.",
"I prefer the fast style, like the Monkey Island ones.",
"Subtitle is different than the actual conversation.",
"If I could, I would give it 3.",
"5 for the lack of animation, lack of control of skipping scenes and fast moving around.",
"However the game it self for Adventure lover is a must I believe."
] |
WWE's Smackdown! Shut Your Mouth is easily the best wrestling game on the current market. Before purchasing it, I was reminded of Just Bring It, and thought that Shut Your Mouth would be of similar fashion. Boy, was I wrong. Shut Your Mouth far exceeds Just Bring It, offering many more match types, players, and other exciting things. The entraces in this game may be the most authentic looking ones of all time, especially those of Triple H and Chris Jericho. The season mode if fun, but tends to get tiring after the third of fourth season of the same fueds and problems between Mr. Mchmahon and Ric Flair and their Smackdown! and Raw blends. Overall though, the game is a winner, packed with non-stop fun that never seems to tire. In my opinion, Smackdown! Shut Your Mouth is a must for any avid wrestling fan and PS2 fanatic. | 2 | positive | [
"WWE's Smackdown!",
"Shut Your Mouth is easily the best wrestling game on the current market.",
"Before purchasing it, I was reminded of Just Bring It, and thought that Shut Your Mouth would be of similar fashion.",
"Boy, was I wrong.",
"Shut Your Mouth far exceeds Just Bring It, offering many more match types, players, and other exciting things.",
"The entraces in this game may be the most authentic looking ones of all time, especially those of Triple H and Chris Jericho.",
"The season mode if fun, but tends to get tiring after the third of fourth season of the same fueds and problems between Mr.",
"Mchmahon and Ric Flair and their Smackdown!",
"and Raw blends.",
"Overall though, the game is a winner, packed with non-stop fun that never seems to tire.",
"In my opinion, Smackdown!",
"Shut Your Mouth is a must for any avid wrestling fan and PS2 fanatic."
] |
These are simply awesome socks. I bought the following 4 kinds of socks all at the same time to test them for myself:
1) adidas Men's Climalite II Low Cut Sock (2-Pair), White/Cobalt/Aluminum 2/Aluminum 2 Marl, Size 6-12
2) Wrightsock Men's Fuel Lo Single Pair Socks, White/Grey, X-Large
3) Fox River Wick Dry Triathlon Quarter 1/4 Crew Sock (White, X-Large)
4) Thorlo Unisex Running Mini-Crew Sock, White / Navy, Large
They are all nice socks...every pair is of course of higher quality than those multi-pack "bargain" socks that most everyone buys. But, out of these 4 types, there are certainly differences. Again, I want to emphasize that all of them are comfortable and much, much more durable than any value pack socks. But, the adidas and Wrightsock brands seem to have lost a little of their luster after being worn for 1 year plus. Both brands are now just a tad bit tight, and a little bit hard to get on. (I do feel like though that the adidas socks are holding up better than the Wrightsock socks.) As for the Fox River and Thorlo brands....WOW! Both have held up incredibly well. Both brands really look like they did when I first opened them over a year ago. They are both still basically as comfortable as they were on the day I opened them. I am getting ready to order socks again, and I know I won't go wrong with any of these 4 brands, but I will be going with either the Fox River or the Thorlo socks. All 4 of these socks are considered to be quality athletic socks. But, I personally use them only as "everyday" socks (because I am too lazy to be too athletic these days.) Maybe the different brands would hold up slightly different under very active, athletic conditions. I still personally believe though that the Fox River and Thorlo socks would still stand out as the best. Because fellow sock buyers are forcing me to rank them (ha), I would go with: #1 Fox River, #2 Thorlo, #3 adidas and #4 Wrightsock. But don't forget (as I've said probably 5 times by now), all 4 brands are very nice socks and I believe you will be pleased with any and all of them. [But, if you HAVE to choose just one brand or someone will chop your feet off, my final vote just has to go with the Fox River socks.] | 2 | positive | [
"These are simply awesome socks.",
"I bought the following 4 kinds of socks all at the same time to test them for myself:\n\n1) adidas Men's Climalite II Low Cut Sock (2-Pair), White/Cobalt/Aluminum 2/Aluminum 2 Marl, Size 6-12\n2) Wrightsock Men's Fuel Lo Single Pair Socks, White/Grey, X-Large\n3) Fox River Wick Dry Triathlon Quarter 1/4 Crew Sock (White, X-Large)\n4) Thorlo Unisex Running Mini-Crew Sock, White / Navy, Large\n\nThey are all nice socks...",
"every pair is of course of higher quality than those multi-pack \"bargain\" socks that most everyone buys.",
"But, out of these 4 types, there are certainly differences.",
"Again, I want to emphasize that all of them are comfortable and much, much more durable than any value pack socks.",
"But, the adidas and Wrightsock brands seem to have lost a little of their luster after being worn for 1 year plus.",
"Both brands are now just a tad bit tight, and a little bit hard to get on.",
"(I do feel like though that the adidas socks are holding up better than the Wrightsock socks.",
") As for the Fox River and Thorlo brands....",
"WOW!",
"Both have held up incredibly well.",
"Both brands really look like they did when I first opened them over a year ago.",
"They are both still basically as comfortable as they were on the day I opened them.",
"I am getting ready to order socks again, and I know I won't go wrong with any of these 4 brands, but I will be going with either the Fox River or the Thorlo socks.",
"All 4 of these socks are considered to be quality athletic socks.",
"But, I personally use them only as \"everyday\" socks (because I am too lazy to be too athletic these days.",
") Maybe the different brands would hold up slightly different under very active, athletic conditions.",
"I still personally believe though that the Fox River and Thorlo socks would still stand out as the best.",
"Because fellow sock buyers are forcing me to rank them (ha), I would go with: #1 Fox River, #2 Thorlo, #3 adidas and #4 Wrightsock.",
"But don't forget (as I've said probably 5 times by now), all 4 brands are very nice socks and I believe you will be pleased with any and all of them.",
"[But, if you HAVE to choose just one brand or someone will chop your feet off, my final vote just has to go with the Fox River socks.",
"]"
] |
Today I was in K-Mart and I saw that they had a Game Boy Advance that you could play, so I played. I'd already pre-ordered mine at the end of March so to finally be able to see what the whole thing is about was such a release. I have nothing but praise for the system and this game. Super Mario Advance is a great updated version of my personal favorite Mario title Super Mario Bros 2. The graphics were great, and I really love the voices. I think that they are so hot! I love it! Event he bosses talk to you! Amazing! I didn't notice any messy play control, and I didn't find that the updated version violated any secret Mario code of honor. It is still and amazingly enjoyable game and I am glad that Nintendo put this one out as a launh title. | 2 | positive | [
"Today I was in K-Mart and I saw that they had a Game Boy Advance that you could play, so I played.",
"I'd already pre-ordered mine at the end of March so to finally be able to see what the whole thing is about was such a release.",
"I have nothing but praise for the system and this game.",
"Super Mario Advance is a great updated version of my personal favorite Mario title Super Mario Bros 2.",
"The graphics were great, and I really love the voices.",
"I think that they are so hot!",
"I love it!",
"Event he bosses talk to you!",
"Amazing!",
"I didn't notice any messy play control, and I didn't find that the updated version violated any secret Mario code of honor.",
"It is still and amazingly enjoyable game and I am glad that Nintendo put this one out as a launh title."
] |
Would not have purchased this if I didn't love it. Asking someone to rate purchases like this is kind of senseless . . . . 99% of others may not like anything I like . . . . . | 2 | positive | [
"Would not have purchased this if I didn't love it.",
"Asking someone to rate purchases like this is kind of senseless.",
".",
".",
".",
"99% of others may not like anything I like.",
".",
".",
".",
"."
] |
I did purchase the black Leek. I have not had the knife long enough to comment on it. I purchased it for a lighter, backup knife with summer clothing.
I do have a comment on Kershaw knives. I have carried a Kershaw Rancher #2050 in my Wrangler hip pocket, nested beside my wallet, daily for 35 years. It is the finest tool I ever owned. I am a carpenter and hunter. I have used that knife for everything you can imagine and it has been my last line of defense. The back inside corner of the lock blade is polished for speed in opening with one hand. The clip blade sees the daily use. The lock blade will always shave and is saved for more important tasks.
The point here is, I don't need to review the Leek, I believe in Kershaw. | 2 | positive | [
"I did purchase the black Leek.",
"I have not had the knife long enough to comment on it.",
"I purchased it for a lighter, backup knife with summer clothing.",
"I do have a comment on Kershaw knives.",
"I have carried a Kershaw Rancher #2050 in my Wrangler hip pocket, nested beside my wallet, daily for 35 years.",
"It is the finest tool I ever owned.",
"I am a carpenter and hunter.",
"I have used that knife for everything you can imagine and it has been my last line of defense.",
"The back inside corner of the lock blade is polished for speed in opening with one hand.",
"The clip blade sees the daily use.",
"The lock blade will always shave and is saved for more important tasks.",
"The point here is, I don't need to review the Leek, I believe in Kershaw."
] |
I have a 55 gallon Reef Tank and a 125 Gallon Salt Water Tank. For years I have been frustrated by trying to get Salt to dissolve properly. What happens is it doesn't and can take days to get a proper salinity reading because salt CRYSTALS like those used for food seasoning simply do not dissolve in water. It would take hours for a proper reading which made changing 20 gallons of salt a challenge. This is a powder. It dissolves instantly. I mix the recommended dose per gallon and get an exact reading. I have a supply of Nutri-SeaWater that contain 2.2 gallons of premixed water that cost roughly 10 dollars per gallon all empty from past use. I use the powder along with 2 gallons of water, cap the top and mix by turning up/down etc. I then wait a few minutes and test. I let it settle for a day and test again. It tested the same so I learned I did not have to wait for the mix to settle. With other salt mixes, salt would never fully dissolve. Always at the bottom of the jug there would accumulate several ounces of high potent salt that would flow into the tank and EVENTUALLY dissolve days later. It could be seen on my rocks. The salinity would skyrocket out of range and I would then have to spend a day stabilizing the measurements doing water changes. This is accurate when it enters the fish tank, just like premixed jugs of 2.2 gallons that are totally liquid. It took me years to find this product at my local pet store. | 2 | positive | [
"I have a 55 gallon Reef Tank and a 125 Gallon Salt Water Tank.",
"For years I have been frustrated by trying to get Salt to dissolve properly.",
"What happens is it doesn't and can take days to get a proper salinity reading because salt CRYSTALS like those used for food seasoning simply do not dissolve in water.",
"It would take hours for a proper reading which made changing 20 gallons of salt a challenge.",
"This is a powder.",
"It dissolves instantly.",
"I mix the recommended dose per gallon and get an exact reading.",
"I have a supply of Nutri-SeaWater that contain 2.",
"2 gallons of premixed water that cost roughly 10 dollars per gallon all empty from past use.",
"I use the powder along with 2 gallons of water, cap the top and mix by turning up/down etc.",
"I then wait a few minutes and test.",
"I let it settle for a day and test again.",
"It tested the same so I learned I did not have to wait for the mix to settle.",
"With other salt mixes, salt would never fully dissolve.",
"Always at the bottom of the jug there would accumulate several ounces of high potent salt that would flow into the tank and EVENTUALLY dissolve days later.",
"It could be seen on my rocks.",
"The salinity would skyrocket out of range and I would then have to spend a day stabilizing the measurements doing water changes.",
"This is accurate when it enters the fish tank, just like premixed jugs of 2.",
"2 gallons that are totally liquid.",
"It took me years to find this product at my local pet store."
] |
This is a great blender that's gotten a bad rap. I've owned this model for years and it outperforms all others for my specific task: pureeing Progresso's Manhattan Clam Chowder. The ice crushers don't liquefy the clam pieces. The Cuisinart purees their little hearts out. The mechanical construction is still the Achilles heel but if I can get 2-3 years daily service for 59 bucks, I'm good.
Btw, Progresso Manhattan Clam Chowder is a watery mess from the can. Once it's throughly blended, like a shrimp bisque, it's a world class soup. I'd put it up against anything in a top restaurant. I've had one can a day for twenty years. Unfortunately, this doesn't work for other Progresso soups (they're already too thick). Another stroke of genius: blending pea soup with vegetable soup, but this only works for mid-price restaurant soups. | 2 | positive | [
"This is a great blender that's gotten a bad rap.",
"I've owned this model for years and it outperforms all others for my specific task: pureeing Progresso's Manhattan Clam Chowder.",
"The ice crushers don't liquefy the clam pieces.",
"The Cuisinart purees their little hearts out.",
"The mechanical construction is still the Achilles heel but if I can get 2-3 years daily service for 59 bucks, I'm good.",
"Btw, Progresso Manhattan Clam Chowder is a watery mess from the can.",
"Once it's throughly blended, like a shrimp bisque, it's a world class soup.",
"I'd put it up against anything in a top restaurant.",
"I've had one can a day for twenty years.",
"Unfortunately, this doesn't work for other Progresso soups (they're already too thick).",
"Another stroke of genius: blending pea soup with vegetable soup, but this only works for mid-price restaurant soups."
] |
I was one of the lucky few to get one of these free for registering my Motorola MPX-220. I was skeptical to the whole bluetooth scene, but this headset quickly changed my mind.
The device will easily last 3-4 days in standby mode with average usage. The sound is excellent, and people who listen think I'm talking on a normal phone. The range is great. I can be about 50 feet away without a problem.
The best part about the phone is the intuitive on/off. When the microphone boom is "folded" out, it turns on. Fold it back in, and it turns off. Simple, yes. But many other headsets require you to push buttons (or hold them down). This makes using it a snap!
I actually have one for my home office and another that I leave in my car. | 2 | positive | [
"I was one of the lucky few to get one of these free for registering my Motorola MPX-220.",
"I was skeptical to the whole bluetooth scene, but this headset quickly changed my mind.",
"The device will easily last 3-4 days in standby mode with average usage.",
"The sound is excellent, and people who listen think I'm talking on a normal phone.",
"The range is great.",
"I can be about 50 feet away without a problem.",
"The best part about the phone is the intuitive on/off.",
"When the microphone boom is \"folded\" out, it turns on.",
"Fold it back in, and it turns off.",
"Simple, yes.",
"But many other headsets require you to push buttons (or hold them down).",
"This makes using it a snap!",
"I actually have one for my home office and another that I leave in my car."
] |
I have never been a fan of the GTA series. I was always partial to the Driver franchise. I always liked Driver because it had better graphics. Then GTA 4 came out and based on a lot of good reviews and bought it. All those reviews were right. The graphics were actually very well done to my surprise. The game play was simple and easy to pick up. The realism of this game surprised me the most. You actually have to break to take turns unlike in most other free roam games where you just turn and somehow the car makes it. The story is pretty well done with some interesting choices involved. The game actually has two endings based on your decision.
Presentation- The game does capture New York City very well. There are a lot of people walking around including hookers. The music is based on a radio system where you can change to different stations to hear the music you like. The one complaint I have is that the game is a little dark even during midday. 4/5
Graphics- The graphics look pretty good. The cars show a lot of damage and the people themselves look pretty lifelike. Some of the people could have been modeled a little better, but this world is huge and it is a small complaint. There are also some weird glitches in car damage, but not overly distracting. 4.5/5
Story- The story is pretty well done. It develops nicely over the length of the campaign. Some of the side missions are a little to far fetched, but the core missions are well developed. There is a lot of variety, the use of cut scenes help, and the ability to choose between different actions helps to lead the story in different directions. 4.5/5
Game play- The realistic car steering is a nice touch that adds to the realism. The only main gripe I have is that you have to tap X to run. Why couldn't they just make it hold the X button instead of tap it? There are a lot of cars to choose from, but the cover system could've been done better. I rarely used it. The auto aim is nice, but can be turned off if desired. It would have been nice if there was more customization, but I'm sure they'll add it into GTA V. The online free roam is a nice touch and has added to the replay value of this title. 4.3/5
Lasting Appeal- This game takes about 30-40 hours to beat. It is an engrossing journey that you must finish. There is a lot of time spent free roaming the city as well. This city is massive and full of secrets. The online adds some fun for you and your buddies to enjoy. 5/5
The Verdict- This game was a surprise to me as someone who was not a fan of its predecessors. I have devoted many hours to this game and I still love running away from the cops and doing jumps with some buddies online. This game does have its drawbacks, but overall it's a great free roam adventure. 4.5/5 | 2 | positive | [
"I have never been a fan of the GTA series.",
"I was always partial to the Driver franchise.",
"I always liked Driver because it had better graphics.",
"Then GTA 4 came out and based on a lot of good reviews and bought it.",
"All those reviews were right.",
"The graphics were actually very well done to my surprise.",
"The game play was simple and easy to pick up.",
"The realism of this game surprised me the most.",
"You actually have to break to take turns unlike in most other free roam games where you just turn and somehow the car makes it.",
"The story is pretty well done with some interesting choices involved.",
"The game actually has two endings based on your decision.",
"Presentation- The game does capture New York City very well.",
"There are a lot of people walking around including hookers.",
"The music is based on a radio system where you can change to different stations to hear the music you like.",
"The one complaint I have is that the game is a little dark even during midday.",
"4/5\n\nGraphics- The graphics look pretty good.",
"The cars show a lot of damage and the people themselves look pretty lifelike.",
"Some of the people could have been modeled a little better, but this world is huge and it is a small complaint.",
"There are also some weird glitches in car damage, but not overly distracting.",
"4.",
"5/5\n\nStory- The story is pretty well done.",
"It develops nicely over the length of the campaign.",
"Some of the side missions are a little to far fetched, but the core missions are well developed.",
"There is a lot of variety, the use of cut scenes help, and the ability to choose between different actions helps to lead the story in different directions.",
"4.",
"5/5\n\nGame play- The realistic car steering is a nice touch that adds to the realism.",
"The only main gripe I have is that you have to tap X to run.",
"Why couldn't they just make it hold the X button instead of tap it?",
"There are a lot of cars to choose from, but the cover system could've been done better.",
"I rarely used it.",
"The auto aim is nice, but can be turned off if desired.",
"It would have been nice if there was more customization, but I'm sure they'll add it into GTA V.",
"The online free roam is a nice touch and has added to the replay value of this title.",
"4.",
"3/5\n\nLasting Appeal- This game takes about 30-40 hours to beat.",
"It is an engrossing journey that you must finish.",
"There is a lot of time spent free roaming the city as well.",
"This city is massive and full of secrets.",
"The online adds some fun for you and your buddies to enjoy.",
"5/5\n\nThe Verdict- This game was a surprise to me as someone who was not a fan of its predecessors.",
"I have devoted many hours to this game and I still love running away from the cops and doing jumps with some buddies online.",
"This game does have its drawbacks, but overall it's a great free roam adventure.",
"4.",
"5/5"
] |
This is the first book I've read from Erastes, but it won't be the last. I liked the historical feel to this story, but I loved the relationship between Mathias and Rudolph. The way she handled amnesia was terrific. It can be (and has been) handled HORRIBLY so many times by so many writers. When I saw this in the description, I was prepared to be disappointed once again by some hokey plot device. This was not the case. Yes, it leads to some of the miscommunications and misunderstandings you're expecting, but even those are handled well. It doesn't come off feeling forced or unnatural. I won't dish out any spoilers, but I will say that Rudolph and Mathias were made for each other. I hope her other books are just as good.
Disclosure: I received this book for free to review from NetGalley. | 2 | positive | [
"This is the first book I've read from Erastes, but it won't be the last.",
"I liked the historical feel to this story, but I loved the relationship between Mathias and Rudolph.",
"The way she handled amnesia was terrific.",
"It can be (and has been) handled HORRIBLY so many times by so many writers.",
"When I saw this in the description, I was prepared to be disappointed once again by some hokey plot device.",
"This was not the case.",
"Yes, it leads to some of the miscommunications and misunderstandings you're expecting, but even those are handled well.",
"It doesn't come off feeling forced or unnatural.",
"I won't dish out any spoilers, but I will say that Rudolph and Mathias were made for each other.",
"I hope her other books are just as good.",
"Disclosure: I received this book for free to review from NetGalley."
] |
This is a classic! The racing is fun and begs to be replayed in the early levels. But as you progress, the AI gets almost insanely difficult. The cars take unrealistic amounts of damage, but every dent & sheared quarter panel is smoothly reproduced. Then there are the mini-games! Great entertainment with or without a few beers!
I owned it for many years and often entertained guests with Flat Out 2's mini games. Those and the demolition derby's eventually become more fun than nail biting racing at the high levels. I decided to do some retro gaming, and had to have this in my library. It's not perfect. But it is good fun, and there is a lot of replay value. | 2 | positive | [
"This is a classic!",
"The racing is fun and begs to be replayed in the early levels.",
"But as you progress, the AI gets almost insanely difficult.",
"The cars take unrealistic amounts of damage, but every dent & sheared quarter panel is smoothly reproduced.",
"Then there are the mini-games!",
"Great entertainment with or without a few beers!",
"I owned it for many years and often entertained guests with Flat Out 2's mini games.",
"Those and the demolition derby's eventually become more fun than nail biting racing at the high levels.",
"I decided to do some retro gaming, and had to have this in my library.",
"It's not perfect.",
"But it is good fun, and there is a lot of replay value."
] |
I'm not an expert on macaroni cheese from a box. I love the real thing, but it is time consuming. I read the good reviews for this Annie's product, which made me interested.
I went to Walmarts and was lucky to find a packet (They didn't have many)I wanted to taste it before I bought 12 pks on Amazon. I just compared the prices with Walmart, which cost $1.62 a box. On Amazon with the subscription, a box costs $1.23, a big saving.
I cooked it yesterday, adding a little grated mature cheddar to make it nicer, then put it under the grill to melt. I was going to eat half, as it was quite a lot for one person, but it tasted so good I finished it!
If (like me) you like mature cheddar (it's an aquired taste) you may like this. It's great with ketchup or grilled sliced tomatoes.
I ordered it on subscription yesterday, it's handy to have when you're in a hurry. | 2 | positive | [
"I'm not an expert on macaroni cheese from a box.",
"I love the real thing, but it is time consuming.",
"I read the good reviews for this Annie's product, which made me interested.",
"I went to Walmarts and was lucky to find a packet (They didn't have many)I wanted to taste it before I bought 12 pks on Amazon.",
"I just compared the prices with Walmart, which cost $1.",
"62 a box.",
"On Amazon with the subscription, a box costs $1.",
"23, a big saving.",
"I cooked it yesterday, adding a little grated mature cheddar to make it nicer, then put it under the grill to melt.",
"I was going to eat half, as it was quite a lot for one person, but it tasted so good I finished it!",
"If (like me) you like mature cheddar (it's an aquired taste) you may like this.",
"It's great with ketchup or grilled sliced tomatoes.",
"I ordered it on subscription yesterday, it's handy to have when you're in a hurry."
] |
I'm starting to believe iPod Touch's are just made to break. Look at them the wrong way and SPIDERWEBS EVERYWHERE!
We've busted two in our household and I figured it was time to learn how to repair them myself. To do so I ordered this LCD assembly, a tube of E6000 adhesive, and an iSesamo prying tool. Everything arrived on the same day and I spent about 3 hours with the repair.
While researching this I just wanted to find someone to hold my hand and whisper, "it's not so bad, it's an easy repair - really!" No one did that for me and I'm not going to do it for you. It's a terrible repair. Do it only if you want bragging rights or something to put on your resume. Seriously, pay for the repair. Don't try this at home.
Still, I finished the replacement, brushed adhesive all over the insides, and closed it up. At that point I noticed a lot of flexing on the corners and a rainbow discoloration when pushing against those areas. Thinking I didn't have it on tight enough I heated up the glue (E6000 is excellent in this regard) pulled it all apart, and preceded to spend the next hour assembling and reassembling my iPod because the dang LCD cable kept coming loose. When I finally got it back together the LCD still flexed and there was still discoloration on the sides.
I also noticed a bluish tint to the screen. Apple is renowned for LCD calibration so it's unlikely a 3rd party is going to look as good, even if the hardware is identical. And this hardware isn't identical. But it's $25 and I can attest to the durability of the connectors after repeated plugging and unplugging.
Who knows how well it'll hold up; although it can't be any less durable than the original screen. The package included some tools, a new home button, and adhesive. The pry tools included won't get you very far. A pocket knife with a thin, sharp blade or the iSesamo tool will make life a whole lot easier. Also the tiny screws are almost impossible to insert without a magnetic tipped screwdriver and the screwdriver they include isn't magnetically tipped.
I'm serious. A guy will come to your house and repair this for about $85. Everything I've told you to get will cost at least $55 and has no warranty whatsoever. For the love of all that is holy, do not try to fix your own iPod. But if you do, this kit's okay.
UPDATE: Almost 2 months in and the iPod is working perfectly fine. There's still a discoloration when pressing too hard against the top left corner, but otherwise everything is functioning properly. | 2 | positive | [
"I'm starting to believe iPod Touch's are just made to break.",
"Look at them the wrong way and SPIDERWEBS EVERYWHERE!",
"We've busted two in our household and I figured it was time to learn how to repair them myself.",
"To do so I ordered this LCD assembly, a tube of E6000 adhesive, and an iSesamo prying tool.",
"Everything arrived on the same day and I spent about 3 hours with the repair.",
"While researching this I just wanted to find someone to hold my hand and whisper, \"it's not so bad, it's an easy repair - really!",
"\" No one did that for me and I'm not going to do it for you.",
"It's a terrible repair.",
"Do it only if you want bragging rights or something to put on your resume.",
"Seriously, pay for the repair.",
"Don't try this at home.",
"Still, I finished the replacement, brushed adhesive all over the insides, and closed it up.",
"At that point I noticed a lot of flexing on the corners and a rainbow discoloration when pushing against those areas.",
"Thinking I didn't have it on tight enough I heated up the glue (E6000 is excellent in this regard) pulled it all apart, and preceded to spend the next hour assembling and reassembling my iPod because the dang LCD cable kept coming loose.",
"When I finally got it back together the LCD still flexed and there was still discoloration on the sides.",
"I also noticed a bluish tint to the screen.",
"Apple is renowned for LCD calibration so it's unlikely a 3rd party is going to look as good, even if the hardware is identical.",
"And this hardware isn't identical.",
"But it's $25 and I can attest to the durability of the connectors after repeated plugging and unplugging.",
"Who knows how well it'll hold up; although it can't be any less durable than the original screen.",
"The package included some tools, a new home button, and adhesive.",
"The pry tools included won't get you very far.",
"A pocket knife with a thin, sharp blade or the iSesamo tool will make life a whole lot easier.",
"Also the tiny screws are almost impossible to insert without a magnetic tipped screwdriver and the screwdriver they include isn't magnetically tipped.",
"I'm serious.",
"A guy will come to your house and repair this for about $85.",
"Everything I've told you to get will cost at least $55 and has no warranty whatsoever.",
"For the love of all that is holy, do not try to fix your own iPod.",
"But if you do, this kit's okay.",
"UPDATE: Almost 2 months in and the iPod is working perfectly fine.",
"There's still a discoloration when pressing too hard against the top left corner, but otherwise everything is functioning properly."
] |
Looney Labs' Monty Python Fluxx is a variation on their popular Fluxx card game, expanding on the updated game play first introduced in Zombie Fluxx. The added bonus is the insanity of the Pythons, for this game includes dead parrots, knights that say "Ni!" and not even one morsel of cheese.
COMPONENTS:
100 cards and a set of instructions. The cards are not plastic/linen coated, but seem fairly durable. The cards consist of six types: Goal, Action, Basic Rules, New Rule, Keeper, and Creeper.
GAME PLAY:
Trying to describe gameplay is difficult since one of the fun elements of the game is that the winning conditions (Goal) are unknown before the game starts. Not only this, but the rules of the game change as New Rule cards are played.
To begin, each player is dealt three cards. If a player receives a Creeper card, mostly evil creatures from "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" in this variant (and, of course, the Spanish Inquisition, which no one expects), the Creeper is immediately laid down and another card drawn to replace it.
The Basic Rules card is laid down. That card tells the players to draw a card and play a card. Any one of the cards the player has in hand can be played. Those playable cards belong to one of four types:
GOAL cards, when played, will determine the winning conditions for the game. Playing a new Goal card will eliminate the previous goal (in most cases, depending on new rules currently in force).
KEEPER cards are used to satisfy the Goal card's winning conditions. For instance, if the Goal is to have the Holy Grail and Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch Keeper cards and a player has played those cards, that player wins.
ACTION cards tell the player to perform a particular action, such as steal a Keeper from another player or sing a classic Python song to gain an extra play.
NEW RULE cards modify how the game is played. A rule might now be to draw three cards or to talk with an outrageous accent. A rule of a particular type overrules a previously played rule of the same type, the older rule being discarded. Rules can stack up (though Action cards, such as My Brain Hurts!, exist to remove rules).
The Creeper cards may also have their own rules. The Knights Who Say "Ni!" are defeated if any card with "It's" is in play.
The constant shifting of the rules and goals makes for insane game play. Add in the "anti-Keeper" Creeper cards and this version of Fluxx is even nuttier than the original.
PROS:
* No round of this game ever plays the same twice.
* Game length varies due to the combined effects of New Rule and Goal cards.
* Utterly unique gameplay makes the game fresh for seasoned card players.
* The frantic nature of play with changing rules and goals makes for some real nailbiting.
* A great game for severely sticking it to other players.
* The humorous illustrations on the cards and the sheer inanity of some of the goals, rules, and actions keeps people laughing--or singing "The Lumberjack Song."
* Fluxx expansion packs will work with Monty Python Fluxx. You can combine other full Fluxx decks, too. (Though Monty Python Fluxx has color illustrations on the card fronts, while some of the older Fluxx game card images are B&W line drawings.)
* Simple enough for kids ages 8 and up.
* Dude, it's got Nude Organists!
CONS:
* Though definite strategies exist to play for a winning hand, they are all too easily undone by some of the Action cards and Goal changes, making the game a little too random for some players.
* The cards, though sturdy, could still use a linen finish (although this would make them look different from older expansion pack sets.)
* Should the rules pile up (more than five or six), people often forget to abide by all of them. This is especially true of younger players.
* Despite simple gameplay, the complexity of variations of rules, actions, and goals can bewilder players unfamiliar with the game (though repeated play will break them in quickly). Many of the cards have explanatory text that should be read to all players or else they will not follow what is going on, especially if unfamiliar with the game. (In Monty Python Fluxx's favor {or detriment, depending on how you look at it}, it's less chaotic than Zombie Fluxx.)
* Serious card players won't see the sense in a game like this. (But then again, who wants to play a game like this with serious card players?)
CONCLUSION:
Once people get the hang of this game, it works. It's simple to pick up, though impossible to master. Anyone can win, either through smart play or dumb luck. And if you know what "Nudge, Nudge, Wink, Wink!" means, you'll eat this game up.
Monty Python Fluxx is the second game in the Fluxx series that uses Creeper cards, the other being Zombie Fluxx. The two games do play differently, though. Zombie Fluxx comes packed with Creepers (the Zombies), while Monthy Python Fluxx has only a half dozen. But while Zombie Fluxx gives you plenty of ways to get rid of your Creepers, Monthy Python Fluxx does not, making it tougher to win if you're stuck with one.
Monty Python Fluxx and Zombie Fluxx--which to choose? A tough call. Zombie Fluxx's gameplay makes it more possible for someone to win in a wild combination of moves that requires a lot of forethought--or just plain dumb luck. Monty Python Fluxx's gameplay is more straightforward. In that, it may actually be the more mental game. Shrewd gameplay rewards players more often than in Zombie Fluxx. Still, the even better question may be, Why not buy both and shuffle the decks together? Indeed, what could be better than going after the Killer Rabbit with a chainsaw? Or dispatching a quartet of zombies with Excalibur? Talk about making tasty brains hurt! | 2 | positive | [
"Looney Labs' Monty Python Fluxx is a variation on their popular Fluxx card game, expanding on the updated game play first introduced in Zombie Fluxx.",
"The added bonus is the insanity of the Pythons, for this game includes dead parrots, knights that say \"Ni!",
"\" and not even one morsel of cheese.",
"COMPONENTS:\n\n100 cards and a set of instructions.",
"The cards are not plastic/linen coated, but seem fairly durable.",
"The cards consist of six types: Goal, Action, Basic Rules, New Rule, Keeper, and Creeper.",
"GAME PLAY:\n\nTrying to describe gameplay is difficult since one of the fun elements of the game is that the winning conditions (Goal) are unknown before the game starts.",
"Not only this, but the rules of the game change as New Rule cards are played.",
"To begin, each player is dealt three cards.",
"If a player receives a Creeper card, mostly evil creatures from \"Monty Python and the Holy Grail\" in this variant (and, of course, the Spanish Inquisition, which no one expects), the Creeper is immediately laid down and another card drawn to replace it.",
"The Basic Rules card is laid down.",
"That card tells the players to draw a card and play a card.",
"Any one of the cards the player has in hand can be played.",
"Those playable cards belong to one of four types:\n\nGOAL cards, when played, will determine the winning conditions for the game.",
"Playing a new Goal card will eliminate the previous goal (in most cases, depending on new rules currently in force).",
"KEEPER cards are used to satisfy the Goal card's winning conditions.",
"For instance, if the Goal is to have the Holy Grail and Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch Keeper cards and a player has played those cards, that player wins.",
"ACTION cards tell the player to perform a particular action, such as steal a Keeper from another player or sing a classic Python song to gain an extra play.",
"NEW RULE cards modify how the game is played.",
"A rule might now be to draw three cards or to talk with an outrageous accent.",
"A rule of a particular type overrules a previously played rule of the same type, the older rule being discarded.",
"Rules can stack up (though Action cards, such as My Brain Hurts!",
", exist to remove rules).",
"The Creeper cards may also have their own rules.",
"The Knights Who Say \"Ni!",
"\" are defeated if any card with \"It's\" is in play.",
"The constant shifting of the rules and goals makes for insane game play.",
"Add in the \"anti-Keeper\" Creeper cards and this version of Fluxx is even nuttier than the original.",
"PROS:\n\n* No round of this game ever plays the same twice.",
"* Game length varies due to the combined effects of New Rule and Goal cards.",
"* Utterly unique gameplay makes the game fresh for seasoned card players.",
"* The frantic nature of play with changing rules and goals makes for some real nailbiting.",
"* A great game for severely sticking it to other players.",
"* The humorous illustrations on the cards and the sheer inanity of some of the goals, rules, and actions keeps people laughing--or singing \"The Lumberjack Song.",
"\"\n\n* Fluxx expansion packs will work with Monty Python Fluxx.",
"You can combine other full Fluxx decks, too.",
"(Though Monty Python Fluxx has color illustrations on the card fronts, while some of the older Fluxx game card images are B&W line drawings.",
")\n\n* Simple enough for kids ages 8 and up.",
"* Dude, it's got Nude Organists!",
"CONS:\n\n* Though definite strategies exist to play for a winning hand, they are all too easily undone by some of the Action cards and Goal changes, making the game a little too random for some players.",
"* The cards, though sturdy, could still use a linen finish (although this would make them look different from older expansion pack sets.",
")\n\n* Should the rules pile up (more than five or six), people often forget to abide by all of them.",
"This is especially true of younger players.",
"* Despite simple gameplay, the complexity of variations of rules, actions, and goals can bewilder players unfamiliar with the game (though repeated play will break them in quickly).",
"Many of the cards have explanatory text that should be read to all players or else they will not follow what is going on, especially if unfamiliar with the game.",
"(In Monty Python Fluxx's favor {or detriment, depending on how you look at it}, it's less chaotic than Zombie Fluxx.",
")\n\n* Serious card players won't see the sense in a game like this.",
"(But then again, who wants to play a game like this with serious card players?",
")\n\nCONCLUSION:\n\nOnce people get the hang of this game, it works.",
"It's simple to pick up, though impossible to master.",
"Anyone can win, either through smart play or dumb luck.",
"And if you know what \"Nudge, Nudge, Wink, Wink!",
"\" means, you'll eat this game up.",
"Monty Python Fluxx is the second game in the Fluxx series that uses Creeper cards, the other being Zombie Fluxx.",
"The two games do play differently, though.",
"Zombie Fluxx comes packed with Creepers (the Zombies), while Monthy Python Fluxx has only a half dozen.",
"But while Zombie Fluxx gives you plenty of ways to get rid of your Creepers, Monthy Python Fluxx does not, making it tougher to win if you're stuck with one.",
"Monty Python Fluxx and Zombie Fluxx--which to choose?",
"A tough call.",
"Zombie Fluxx's gameplay makes it more possible for someone to win in a wild combination of moves that requires a lot of forethought--or just plain dumb luck.",
"Monty Python Fluxx's gameplay is more straightforward.",
"In that, it may actually be the more mental game.",
"Shrewd gameplay rewards players more often than in Zombie Fluxx.",
"Still, the even better question may be, Why not buy both and shuffle the decks together?",
"Indeed, what could be better than going after the Killer Rabbit with a chainsaw?",
"Or dispatching a quartet of zombies with Excalibur?",
"Talk about making tasty brains hurt!"
] |
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Even works for mildew killer ;-) Her rhythm keeps the spray even. | 2 | positive | [
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"I have 3 now.",
"Learn to thin your paint properly for whatever you're doing.",
"It doesn't have the adjust-ability of these newfangled upside down things.",
"You'll need the paint thinner than you might imagine.",
"Siphon guns are different..",
"Once you get it down the other(hvlp) guns will hang sleeping unless you do some super fine work like a Bike Tank or car hood.",
"Even so, I did a small truck hood and roof in Toyota silver that came out real decent after a beating with my buffer a few days later.",
"I use it on gates, columns,window guards, tools, sheet metal.",
"Even works for mildew killer ;-) Her rhythm keeps the spray even."
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... to the acclaim Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau garnered for his performances and recordings of Schubert Lieder during his lifetime, or the adulation he still receives from listeners who weren't even born when he made this recording in 1966? Schubert's settings of twenty-six poems by the otherwise little-known German poet Wilhelm Mller rank among the ultimate masterworks of all music. If you've never heard them, your emotional life is still incomplete. Fischer-Dieskau recorded the cycle several times over the decades of his career, with various pianists accompanying him, particularly Gerald Moore. This recording, with pianist Jrg Demus, was the first I ever heard, either of the music or the singer; whether that accounts for my preferring it to any later recording, I can't be sure. But I do prefer it. My LPs of it have long been too scratchy to play, so I'm delighted to hear that this archival re-release sounds every bit as rich as my memory demands. Fischer-Dieskau was at the peak of his voice when he made this recording. He and Demus give a robust, masculine interpretation, without any mawkish excess; frankly, they don't need to milk the affect. Voice, accompaniment, and the music itself are affect enough.
DO NOT CONFRONT ETERNITY WITHOUT HAVING HEARD THIS PERFORMANCE! | 2 | positive | [
"...",
"to the acclaim Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau garnered for his performances and recordings of Schubert Lieder during his lifetime, or the adulation he still receives from listeners who weren't even born when he made this recording in 1966?",
"Schubert's settings of twenty-six poems by the otherwise little-known German poet Wilhelm Mller rank among the ultimate masterworks of all music.",
"If you've never heard them, your emotional life is still incomplete.",
"Fischer-Dieskau recorded the cycle several times over the decades of his career, with various pianists accompanying him, particularly Gerald Moore.",
"This recording, with pianist Jrg Demus, was the first I ever heard, either of the music or the singer; whether that accounts for my preferring it to any later recording, I can't be sure.",
"But I do prefer it.",
"My LPs of it have long been too scratchy to play, so I'm delighted to hear that this archival re-release sounds every bit as rich as my memory demands.",
"Fischer-Dieskau was at the peak of his voice when he made this recording.",
"He and Demus give a robust, masculine interpretation, without any mawkish excess; frankly, they don't need to milk the affect.",
"Voice, accompaniment, and the music itself are affect enough.",
"DO NOT CONFRONT ETERNITY WITHOUT HAVING HEARD THIS PERFORMANCE!"
] |
Jane Fonda has zero time for Megyn Kelly's annoying question about her plastic surgery
Hey Megyn Kelly . Here's an idea: maybe don't ask Jane Fonda about her plastic surgery when she's talking about a movie she worked on.
In an excruciating interview on the Today show Fonda and Robert Redford chatted to Kelly about upcoming film Our Souls at Night.
Kelly began by talking to Redford about his Hollywood career highlights and his iconic role as Hubble in The Way We Were. But when she turned to Fonda Kelly decided to ask her about her appearance and—specifically—the plastic surgery she 's had. Faced with this question Fonda's face said it all.
"You've been an example to everyone in how to age beautifully and with strength. You've admit you've had work done which I think is to your credit " said Kelly . Kelly then asked Fonda why she doesn't feel proud to admit that she 's had work done.
"Well thanks. Good attitude good posture take care of myself but let me tell you why I love this movie that we did Our Souls At Night rather than plastic surgery " Fonda continued. | 2 | positive | [
"Jane Fonda has zero time for Megyn Kelly's annoying question about her plastic surgery\nHey Megyn Kelly.",
"Here's an idea: maybe don't ask Jane Fonda about her plastic surgery when she's talking about a movie she worked on.",
"In an excruciating interview on the Today show Fonda and Robert Redford chatted to Kelly about upcoming film Our Souls at Night.",
"Kelly began by talking to Redford about his Hollywood career highlights and his iconic role as Hubble in The Way We Were.",
"But when she turned to Fonda Kelly decided to ask her about her appearance and—specifically—the plastic surgery she 's had.",
"Faced with this question Fonda's face said it all.",
"\"You've been an example to everyone in how to age beautifully and with strength.",
"You've admit you've had work done which I think is to your credit \" said Kelly.",
"Kelly then asked Fonda why she doesn't feel proud to admit that she 's had work done.",
"\"Well thanks.",
"Good attitude good posture take care of myself but let me tell you why I love this movie that we did Our Souls At Night rather than plastic surgery \" Fonda continued."
] |
This follow up to the enormously successful Close To The Edge was fraught with conflicts and enormous inspirations. Composed of lead singer Jon Anderson, guitarist Steve Howe, Bassist Chris Squire, multiple keyboardist Rick Wakeman and drummer Alan White and recorded in the countryside, it was intended to be a concept album. Indeed, despite the varying degrees of accolades and dismissals, the album still did very well. It was at least an opportunity for the five artists to explore and expand their talents at length over the course of the album. All had great solo opportunities.
Now re-released in this four CD package, it covers all the bases more than I have seen in any other collection to date. Thanks to Steve Wilson, there is a 5.1 surround sound remaster of the entire album in three formats. DTS is the most common/popular and if any album was meant to showcase the talent in surround, this was one of them. Its like being in the studio. I love this album but going through a point-by-point analysis would prove nothing other than I love this album. Instead, here are some of the goodies you get in this 2-CD collection.
CD One 2016 Stereo Mixes
CD Two 2016 Stereo Mixes and Alternate Album
CD Three Alternate Album and Single Edits
Blu-ray Disc and DVD-Audio 2016 Stereo Mix (LPCM Stereo 24-bit/96kHz)
Blu-ray Disc and DVD-Audio 5.1 Surround Sound Mix (LPCM Stereo 24-bit/96kHz and DTS-HD MA)
Blu-ray Disc and DVD-Audio Original Stereo Mix from Flat Transfer (LPCM Stereo 24-bit/192kHz)
Blu-ray Disc Alternate Takes (LPCM Stereo 24-bit/96kHz)
Blu-ray Disc 2016 Stereo Singles Edits (LPCM Stereo 24-bit/96kHz)
Blu-ray Disc 2016 Stereo Instrumental Mixes (LPCM Stereo 24-bit/96kHz)
Blu-ray Disc UK Vinyl Needle-Drop Transfer (LPCM Stereo 24-bit/96kHz)
Blu-ray Disc US Banded Promo Vinyl Needle-Drop Transfer (LPCM Stereo 24-bit/96kHz)
All the sleeves are black and there is a great liner note leaflet. It contains information about about the various sources and the reasons behind them which is very helpful for audiophiles. Sid Smith gives a lengthy expose on the album in generl and it provides some interesting insights. The photos are there as well from that period. At the beginning is a Definitive Edition Blu-ray Disc listing (like the one above). Just the sheer quantity and quality on this set is fantastic. I am glad its finally available.
NOTE: I am unable to transfer these songs (other than Blu-ray) to my iPhone. Any help? | 2 | positive | [
"This follow up to the enormously successful Close To The Edge was fraught with conflicts and enormous inspirations.",
"Composed of lead singer Jon Anderson, guitarist Steve Howe, Bassist Chris Squire, multiple keyboardist Rick Wakeman and drummer Alan White and recorded in the countryside, it was intended to be a concept album.",
"Indeed, despite the varying degrees of accolades and dismissals, the album still did very well.",
"It was at least an opportunity for the five artists to explore and expand their talents at length over the course of the album.",
"All had great solo opportunities.",
"Now re-released in this four CD package, it covers all the bases more than I have seen in any other collection to date.",
"Thanks to Steve Wilson, there is a 5.",
"1 surround sound remaster of the entire album in three formats.",
"DTS is the most common/popular and if any album was meant to showcase the talent in surround, this was one of them.",
"Its like being in the studio.",
"I love this album but going through a point-by-point analysis would prove nothing other than I love this album.",
"Instead, here are some of the goodies you get in this 2-CD collection.",
"CD One 2016 Stereo Mixes\n\nCD Two 2016 Stereo Mixes and Alternate Album\n\nCD Three Alternate Album and Single Edits\n\nBlu-ray Disc and DVD-Audio 2016 Stereo Mix (LPCM Stereo 24-bit/96kHz)\n\nBlu-ray Disc and DVD-Audio 5.",
"1 Surround Sound Mix (LPCM Stereo 24-bit/96kHz and DTS-HD MA)\n\nBlu-ray Disc and DVD-Audio Original Stereo Mix from Flat Transfer (LPCM Stereo 24-bit/192kHz)\n\nBlu-ray Disc Alternate Takes (LPCM Stereo 24-bit/96kHz)\n\nBlu-ray Disc 2016 Stereo Singles Edits (LPCM Stereo 24-bit/96kHz)\n\nBlu-ray Disc 2016 Stereo Instrumental Mixes (LPCM Stereo 24-bit/96kHz)\n\nBlu-ray Disc UK Vinyl Needle-Drop Transfer (LPCM Stereo 24-bit/96kHz)\n\nBlu-ray Disc US Banded Promo Vinyl Needle-Drop Transfer (LPCM Stereo 24-bit/96kHz)\n\nAll the sleeves are black and there is a great liner note leaflet.",
"It contains information about about the various sources and the reasons behind them which is very helpful for audiophiles.",
"Sid Smith gives a lengthy expose on the album in generl and it provides some interesting insights.",
"The photos are there as well from that period.",
"At the beginning is a Definitive Edition Blu-ray Disc listing (like the one above).",
"Just the sheer quantity and quality on this set is fantastic.",
"I am glad its finally available.",
"NOTE: I am unable to transfer these songs (other than Blu-ray) to my iPhone.",
"Any help?"
] |
Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower for the PSP a collection of all the previously released Darkstalkers games, mixed together to form the ultimate package for anyone who is a fan of the series. All the characters from all the games are now playable as well as all the different fighting modes. Say you want to use a Darkstalkers character from the third game and one from the first but with the setup from the second, it's now possible. The Chaos Tower mode is a branching path style tournament that goes up 100 stories. And to make sure things don't get boring, the game will sometimes give you a handicap. (ie, no punches, no kicks, no blocking, ect.) And for going through all of that, you're awarded Darkstalkers character art. Which is quite cool. The only real problem with the game really isn't even the games fault. The PSP D-pad isn't the best D-pad ever made for fighing games. But you can eventually get the hang of it and it's managable. (and there is an "easy" control mode for those not into memorizing all the differnt combos for a fighting game.) So needless to say, if you woant a good 2D fighter for your PSP or even a good 2D fighter that you're able to take with you everywhere, it doesn't get any better than this. NnyCW for Capcom City | 2 | positive | [
"Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower for the PSP a collection of all the previously released Darkstalkers games, mixed together to form the ultimate package for anyone who is a fan of the series.",
"All the characters from all the games are now playable as well as all the different fighting modes.",
"Say you want to use a Darkstalkers character from the third game and one from the first but with the setup from the second, it's now possible.",
"The Chaos Tower mode is a branching path style tournament that goes up 100 stories.",
"And to make sure things don't get boring, the game will sometimes give you a handicap.",
"(ie, no punches, no kicks, no blocking, ect.",
") And for going through all of that, you're awarded Darkstalkers character art.",
"Which is quite cool.",
"The only real problem with the game really isn't even the games fault.",
"The PSP D-pad isn't the best D-pad ever made for fighing games.",
"But you can eventually get the hang of it and it's managable.",
"(and there is an \"easy\" control mode for those not into memorizing all the differnt combos for a fighting game.",
") So needless to say, if you woant a good 2D fighter for your PSP or even a good 2D fighter that you're able to take with you everywhere, it doesn't get any better than this.",
"NnyCW for Capcom City"
] |
In recent years, supernatural horror has become about gore and jump scares, these movies aren't scary anymore! Paranormal Activity, The Grudge, The Ring, are you kidding me?! Those movies were terrible! They don't make movies like Stir of Echoes anymore, this is a supernatural thriller, that was truly unsettling and creepy, the kind of film that defines what supernatural horror should be. Tom & Maggie are celebrating moving into a new house, and as the party is winding down, Maggie's sister claims to know something about the supernatural. Tom (Kevin Bacon) is a complete skeptic, so she offers to hypnotize him and see what happens. Reluctantly Tom agrees and after seeing some strange flashes, Tom wakes up unsettled but still a non-believer. Over the next few weeks, Tom continues to see strange images of a girl asking for his help and believes his sister in-law messed with his mind somehow. Once convinced that she had nothing to do with it, Tom decides to investigate and try to find out, who this girl is and why she's asking for help. This movie is truly scary because depending on what you believe in, this could be 100% real. Kevin Bacon is one of those actors who when he is in the right role is better than anyone, and this role is perfect for him. Bacon had me on the edge of my seat and it seemed as thou this movie just flew by. I wanted to know who this girl was and what happened to her just as much as he did. As for the paranormal stuff, it wasn't bloody, gory, and out of nowhere but it was just as creepy. This is the kind of film that left you jittery and uneasy for hours afterwards, the definitive horror movie. Bad reviews had me skeptical, but I am a skeptic no longer, Stir of Echoes will most definitely be included in my next Halloween movie marathon! | 2 | positive | [
"In recent years, supernatural horror has become about gore and jump scares, these movies aren't scary anymore!",
"Paranormal Activity, The Grudge, The Ring, are you kidding me?!",
"Those movies were terrible!",
"They don't make movies like Stir of Echoes anymore, this is a supernatural thriller, that was truly unsettling and creepy, the kind of film that defines what supernatural horror should be.",
"Tom & Maggie are celebrating moving into a new house, and as the party is winding down, Maggie's sister claims to know something about the supernatural.",
"Tom (Kevin Bacon) is a complete skeptic, so she offers to hypnotize him and see what happens.",
"Reluctantly Tom agrees and after seeing some strange flashes, Tom wakes up unsettled but still a non-believer.",
"Over the next few weeks, Tom continues to see strange images of a girl asking for his help and believes his sister in-law messed with his mind somehow.",
"Once convinced that she had nothing to do with it, Tom decides to investigate and try to find out, who this girl is and why she's asking for help.",
"This movie is truly scary because depending on what you believe in, this could be 100% real.",
"Kevin Bacon is one of those actors who when he is in the right role is better than anyone, and this role is perfect for him.",
"Bacon had me on the edge of my seat and it seemed as thou this movie just flew by.",
"I wanted to know who this girl was and what happened to her just as much as he did.",
"As for the paranormal stuff, it wasn't bloody, gory, and out of nowhere but it was just as creepy.",
"This is the kind of film that left you jittery and uneasy for hours afterwards, the definitive horror movie.",
"Bad reviews had me skeptical, but I am a skeptic no longer, Stir of Echoes will most definitely be included in my next Halloween movie marathon!"
] |
SO i first bought a thin subwoofer by rockville , while it was good for it was i wasn't happy so i bought this . i have to say, i was really hesitant to lose precious trunk space in my tiny crossfire, but WOW, this subwoofer is incredible , rattles my windows, the bass inside is incredible, if you're used to 12s, don't expect that out of this, if you want the car next to you to hear it, this won't do it. but if you wany a sub that can blend seamlessly with your stock set up buy it. it is powerful enough to rattle your windows and get some decent sound pressure , but its not a competition sub. that being said for 170... its just wow...id buy this over and over and over. the best part is. NO DISTORTION thats all i wanted. clean powerful bass , all the other subs actively distorted ,none here , i am happy | 2 | positive | [
"SO i first bought a thin subwoofer by rockville , while it was good for it was i wasn't happy so i bought this.",
"i have to say, i was really hesitant to lose precious trunk space in my tiny crossfire, but WOW, this subwoofer is incredible , rattles my windows, the bass inside is incredible, if you're used to 12s, don't expect that out of this, if you want the car next to you to hear it, this won't do it.",
"but if you wany a sub that can blend seamlessly with your stock set up buy it.",
"it is powerful enough to rattle your windows and get some decent sound pressure , but its not a competition sub.",
"that being said for 170...",
"its just wow...",
"id buy this over and over and over.",
"the best part is.",
"NO DISTORTION thats all i wanted.",
"clean powerful bass , all the other subs actively distorted ,none here , i am happy"
] |
This is a very short story of the sort that one would have read in the old mystery/SiFi/mysterious anthologies which were quite common and available up through the 1970s. Alas those days are gone but the ability to publish these stories is now available and at a reasonable price we readers have easy access to them.
It is rather difficult to fully review a story this short as you want to avoid spoilers at all cost. The least said the better but the story opens and with a young lady riding on a bus. She has had an emotional trauma the night before and is on her way to work. She begins to notice red letters; a countdown clock hovering above every person's head she sees. This young lady is not the brightest thing in the world but she soon figures out that these red numbers are actually counting down the time until each individual's death.
Overall I found this a rather pleasing read. I have read similar stories in the past so I cannot say that the concept there is all that original but that does not really matter. To find something truly original in this day and age is really asking a bit much. No, while the plot may have seen a bit of use from time to time, this author has finished his story with a very nice twist, which while is sort of expected, is never the less well done. Originality was well sacrificed for the nice twist in my opinion.
Overall we have a pretty nice bit of writing here. Yes, the story does have a few problems that could be smoothed out. A good example is the young ladies relationship with her boss. This bit was filler as far as I was concerned and the space could have been put to better use in giving us a bit more detail concerning the lady in question. There were a couple of plot twists that could have been a bit smoother in transition but that is being rather picky on my part.
For a story of this length - it is indeed short; the author has handled his characters quite well. The girl on which the story is centered is quite believable and if the author had left the boss thing out there would have been no problems what so ever in this area.
This is a nice fast read. It is free and well worth the time it takes to read. You time will not be wasted.
Don Blankenship
The Ozarks | 2 | positive | [
"This is a very short story of the sort that one would have read in the old mystery/SiFi/mysterious anthologies which were quite common and available up through the 1970s.",
"Alas those days are gone but the ability to publish these stories is now available and at a reasonable price we readers have easy access to them.",
"It is rather difficult to fully review a story this short as you want to avoid spoilers at all cost.",
"The least said the better but the story opens and with a young lady riding on a bus.",
"She has had an emotional trauma the night before and is on her way to work.",
"She begins to notice red letters; a countdown clock hovering above every person's head she sees.",
"This young lady is not the brightest thing in the world but she soon figures out that these red numbers are actually counting down the time until each individual's death.",
"Overall I found this a rather pleasing read.",
"I have read similar stories in the past so I cannot say that the concept there is all that original but that does not really matter.",
"To find something truly original in this day and age is really asking a bit much.",
"No, while the plot may have seen a bit of use from time to time, this author has finished his story with a very nice twist, which while is sort of expected, is never the less well done.",
"Originality was well sacrificed for the nice twist in my opinion.",
"Overall we have a pretty nice bit of writing here.",
"Yes, the story does have a few problems that could be smoothed out.",
"A good example is the young ladies relationship with her boss.",
"This bit was filler as far as I was concerned and the space could have been put to better use in giving us a bit more detail concerning the lady in question.",
"There were a couple of plot twists that could have been a bit smoother in transition but that is being rather picky on my part.",
"For a story of this length - it is indeed short; the author has handled his characters quite well.",
"The girl on which the story is centered is quite believable and if the author had left the boss thing out there would have been no problems what so ever in this area.",
"This is a nice fast read.",
"It is free and well worth the time it takes to read.",
"You time will not be wasted.",
"Don Blankenship\nThe Ozarks"
] |
I initially owned one of these back when I had my 55 gallon aquarium. It took some practice to change out the cartridge but I got used to it.
For awhile I stopped with the aquarium hobby and actually gave this filter away, when I got back into it I started trying out other filters. Nothing else compared. I even owned the next size up intended for 75 gallon aquariums that sat under the tank. It turned out to be quite the headache. De-pressurizing and re-pressurizing the canister was a pain. It was so big and the replacement media was so expensive to own (this is for the 75 gallon filter).
So I immediately switched back to my 55 HOT Magnum.
First off, this filter is great for the ability to customize the media inside. It provides ample storage for your carbon media (or whatever type of solid media you want to you). It has excellent flow as well.
Second, maintenance is relatively cheap. The replacement pads last a good deal amount of time if you soak them in bleach water (and then dechlorinate prior to addition). I rotate between two of them and I get an extended use. Carbon can be expensive if you go with a good brand, but you don't necessarily have to.
Third, it's a hang on the tank filter. You don't see it. It doesn't generate a lot of noise. You can change the angle of the output to provide great surface breakage to help add additional oxygen to the water.
I have never tested the BIO-Wheel attachment on this nor do I have any input on it. | 2 | positive | [
"I initially owned one of these back when I had my 55 gallon aquarium.",
"It took some practice to change out the cartridge but I got used to it.",
"For awhile I stopped with the aquarium hobby and actually gave this filter away, when I got back into it I started trying out other filters.",
"Nothing else compared.",
"I even owned the next size up intended for 75 gallon aquariums that sat under the tank.",
"It turned out to be quite the headache.",
"De-pressurizing and re-pressurizing the canister was a pain.",
"It was so big and the replacement media was so expensive to own (this is for the 75 gallon filter).",
"So I immediately switched back to my 55 HOT Magnum.",
"First off, this filter is great for the ability to customize the media inside.",
"It provides ample storage for your carbon media (or whatever type of solid media you want to you).",
"It has excellent flow as well.",
"Second, maintenance is relatively cheap.",
"The replacement pads last a good deal amount of time if you soak them in bleach water (and then dechlorinate prior to addition).",
"I rotate between two of them and I get an extended use.",
"Carbon can be expensive if you go with a good brand, but you don't necessarily have to.",
"Third, it's a hang on the tank filter.",
"You don't see it.",
"It doesn't generate a lot of noise.",
"You can change the angle of the output to provide great surface breakage to help add additional oxygen to the water.",
"I have never tested the BIO-Wheel attachment on this nor do I have any input on it."
] |
Point: Though delightful words may charm your ears, they may mean soon you will end your years.
Path: Shakespeare's tragedy follows the life of a celebrated military hero, Macbeth, from an unexpected prophecy to its final fulfillment. Macbeth hears that he will be a king and takes matters into his own hands. The story continues with the consequences of treason, sin and guilt.
Sources: Supposedly this is loosely based upon the accounts of King Macbeth of Scotland, Macduff, and Duncan in Holinshed's Chronicles(1587).
Personal App: Life is ugly. Ambition misplaced makes it uglier.
Favorite Quote: MALCOLM "Dispute it like a man." MACDUFF "I shall do so, But I must also feel it as a man."
It would be worth another read and I would recommend it. | 2 | positive | [
"Point: Though delightful words may charm your ears, they may mean soon you will end your years.",
"Path: Shakespeare's tragedy follows the life of a celebrated military hero, Macbeth, from an unexpected prophecy to its final fulfillment.",
"Macbeth hears that he will be a king and takes matters into his own hands.",
"The story continues with the consequences of treason, sin and guilt.",
"Sources: Supposedly this is loosely based upon the accounts of King Macbeth of Scotland, Macduff, and Duncan in Holinshed's Chronicles(1587).",
"Personal App: Life is ugly.",
"Ambition misplaced makes it uglier.",
"Favorite Quote: MALCOLM \"Dispute it like a man.",
"\" MACDUFF \"I shall do so, But I must also feel it as a man.",
"\"\n\nIt would be worth another read and I would recommend it."
] |
Kathy Smith's "TimeSaver Cardio Fat Burner," is just that...Two twenty-minute segments that are perfect on several levels: one who is beginning aerobic exercise; one who really does not have the time to complete a long aerobic segment; one who might need a "light" day, or one who is advanced and wishes to do both segments one after the other. One also has the option of working the routines to the "max," or keeping it as Kathy has it patterned. The first routine is considered "Low Impact." Kathy goes through several "blocks" of moves and puts them together until one completes the entire twenty minutes worth of low impact. Of course, one can "kick it up a notch" if one feels up to it, but be warned, she does not do traditional "warm-up," and most of the group of exercisers are wearing microphones, and are extremely annoying. Several of her fellow exercisers take turns "joining her" to execute and demonstrate the patterns, and a few in the group even make obvious mistakes! While there is nothing wrong with having the "group" wired for sound, these people are extremely annoying. When some of the group "join" her in the routines, we can obviously hear the "Hey Kath, how ya doing's???", but in general, there are a bunch of "canned" voices that appear to be coming from nowhere. After doing the routine several times, I kept hearing a female voice yelling over and over and over, "GO NANCY, GO!" A male voice repeating over and over and over, "GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD! COME ON Y'ALL!" As well as a few other comments that appear out of the blue, but there did not appear to be anyone in the crowd to sync with the comments! AAAAAAHHHHHHH! Also, Kathy gets a bit "touchy" when one of her fellow female exercisers joins her up front near the end of the routine and kind of "instructs," by stating, "V-STEP!" and Kathy appears a bit annoyed and states, "OKAY, WE ALREADY KNOW THE ROUTINE, WE'RE NOW JUST HAVING FUN!" She does this again when another female exerciser joins her after this other person, makes a similar comment, and Kathy yells out, "OKAY, WE KNOW THE ROUTINE, WE'RE JUST HAVING FUN WITH IT!" Okay, Kathy, we get it! It's your show, and no one's takin' over!
Fortunately, for part two, the "Mixed Aerobics" section, no one's wired for sound. This is another twenty minute routine, again, there is no warm up, so be aware of this and take the time to stretch a bit before working. She goes through each block, and goes into "cardio bursts." It is the same group, one half of the group sticks with "low impact," while the other half of the group goes into "higher impact" moves during the cardio bursts, which is a really good option for one who wants to rev up her/his routine. Kathy seems a bit "happier" and more pleasant with her "group" in segment two, so it is probably a good idea for Kathy to stick with leading her exercise routines and not having others wired! It causes too much conflict when attention is taken away from Kathy and does not make Kathy a happy instructor! I have the VHS version, and overall, aside from the annoyances in segment one, I find this tape to be an excellent addition to one's aerobic routine and library for all of the reasons I mentioned earlier. There is a stretch segment at the END of the routine with a few of her fellow exercisers, and overall, it is a good workout. | 2 | positive | [
"Kathy Smith's \"TimeSaver Cardio Fat Burner,\" is just that...",
"Two twenty-minute segments that are perfect on several levels: one who is beginning aerobic exercise; one who really does not have the time to complete a long aerobic segment; one who might need a \"light\" day, or one who is advanced and wishes to do both segments one after the other.",
"One also has the option of working the routines to the \"max,\" or keeping it as Kathy has it patterned.",
"The first routine is considered \"Low Impact.",
"\" Kathy goes through several \"blocks\" of moves and puts them together until one completes the entire twenty minutes worth of low impact.",
"Of course, one can \"kick it up a notch\" if one feels up to it, but be warned, she does not do traditional \"warm-up,\" and most of the group of exercisers are wearing microphones, and are extremely annoying.",
"Several of her fellow exercisers take turns \"joining her\" to execute and demonstrate the patterns, and a few in the group even make obvious mistakes!",
"While there is nothing wrong with having the \"group\" wired for sound, these people are extremely annoying.",
"When some of the group \"join\" her in the routines, we can obviously hear the \"Hey Kath, how ya doing's???",
"\", but in general, there are a bunch of \"canned\" voices that appear to be coming from nowhere.",
"After doing the routine several times, I kept hearing a female voice yelling over and over and over, \"GO NANCY, GO!",
"\" A male voice repeating over and over and over, \"GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!",
"COME ON Y'ALL!",
"\" As well as a few other comments that appear out of the blue, but there did not appear to be anyone in the crowd to sync with the comments!",
"AAAAAAHHHHHHH!",
"Also, Kathy gets a bit \"touchy\" when one of her fellow female exercisers joins her up front near the end of the routine and kind of \"instructs,\" by stating, \"V-STEP!",
"\" and Kathy appears a bit annoyed and states, \"OKAY, WE ALREADY KNOW THE ROUTINE, WE'RE NOW JUST HAVING FUN!",
"\" She does this again when another female exerciser joins her after this other person, makes a similar comment, and Kathy yells out, \"OKAY, WE KNOW THE ROUTINE, WE'RE JUST HAVING FUN WITH IT!",
"\" Okay, Kathy, we get it!",
"It's your show, and no one's takin' over!",
"Fortunately, for part two, the \"Mixed Aerobics\" section, no one's wired for sound.",
"This is another twenty minute routine, again, there is no warm up, so be aware of this and take the time to stretch a bit before working.",
"She goes through each block, and goes into \"cardio bursts.",
"\" It is the same group, one half of the group sticks with \"low impact,\" while the other half of the group goes into \"higher impact\" moves during the cardio bursts, which is a really good option for one who wants to rev up her/his routine.",
"Kathy seems a bit \"happier\" and more pleasant with her \"group\" in segment two, so it is probably a good idea for Kathy to stick with leading her exercise routines and not having others wired!",
"It causes too much conflict when attention is taken away from Kathy and does not make Kathy a happy instructor!",
"I have the VHS version, and overall, aside from the annoyances in segment one, I find this tape to be an excellent addition to one's aerobic routine and library for all of the reasons I mentioned earlier.",
"There is a stretch segment at the END of the routine with a few of her fellow exercisers, and overall, it is a good workout."
] |
I don't write a lot of reviews, but this toy is truly wonderful. I bought it for my sons 1st Birthday he is now 17 months old and it remains one of his favorites. In the beginning he just enjoyed pushing it around, but now he has figured out how to take the little people in and out through the side door and it's a great challenge for him. I love the little wheel chair that comes with it too. I honestly don't have anything negative to say about this toy. He loves it so much he sometimes even tries to sit on it like a ride-on toy. It is so durable and has shown no signs of wear, though it gets used almost daily. So glad I got this one as well as the airplane. Though he prefers the bus. I should also add as a side note that my son is obsessed with "things that go." Though he dozens of cars and trucks and trains, this one is still top of the list. | 2 | positive | [
"I don't write a lot of reviews, but this toy is truly wonderful.",
"I bought it for my sons 1st Birthday he is now 17 months old and it remains one of his favorites.",
"In the beginning he just enjoyed pushing it around, but now he has figured out how to take the little people in and out through the side door and it's a great challenge for him.",
"I love the little wheel chair that comes with it too.",
"I honestly don't have anything negative to say about this toy.",
"He loves it so much he sometimes even tries to sit on it like a ride-on toy.",
"It is so durable and has shown no signs of wear, though it gets used almost daily.",
"So glad I got this one as well as the airplane.",
"Though he prefers the bus.",
"I should also add as a side note that my son is obsessed with \"things that go.",
"\" Though he dozens of cars and trucks and trains, this one is still top of the list."
] |
I had this on an LP record and lost it in a house fire 10 years ago. Through listening to the CD compilation "The Best of Beck" I kept hearing a couple of songs from this album which kept nagging for the rest of the songs here, and finally had to order the CD.
Why didn't I replace this before? Beck's playing is extraordinarily fluid, inspired, and creatively -just plain genius. In a class of Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn, the highest praise I can think of for an electric guitarist.
Maybe it's my fondness for keyboardist Max Middleton, or the overall sound of the musicians assembled here, or the arrangements. Bob Tench's vocals fit the songs perfectly, maybe that's it? I don't know, maybe it's all of those things. The recording itself is masterfully done, almost invisible, like a movie that is so well made you forget that it's a movie.
This stuff about "the sloppy production by Steve Cropper" is belied by the sound on the record. That statement sounds like music-reviewer babble to me, a group of hacks who can't actually play an instrument so they babble on in trite cliche's that make themselves sound important.
My advice is to forget the compilation called the Best of Beck- this is it, right here. | 2 | positive | [
"I had this on an LP record and lost it in a house fire 10 years ago.",
"Through listening to the CD compilation \"The Best of Beck\" I kept hearing a couple of songs from this album which kept nagging for the rest of the songs here, and finally had to order the CD.",
"Why didn't I replace this before?",
"Beck's playing is extraordinarily fluid, inspired, and creatively -just plain genius.",
"In a class of Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn, the highest praise I can think of for an electric guitarist.",
"Maybe it's my fondness for keyboardist Max Middleton, or the overall sound of the musicians assembled here, or the arrangements.",
"Bob Tench's vocals fit the songs perfectly, maybe that's it?",
"I don't know, maybe it's all of those things.",
"The recording itself is masterfully done, almost invisible, like a movie that is so well made you forget that it's a movie.",
"This stuff about \"the sloppy production by Steve Cropper\" is belied by the sound on the record.",
"That statement sounds like music-reviewer babble to me, a group of hacks who can't actually play an instrument so they babble on in trite cliche's that make themselves sound important.",
"My advice is to forget the compilation called the Best of Beck- this is it, right here."
] |
This cleaner is NOT odorless. It does have an odor which goes away when you remove the solution from the room. It cleans brushes well, but sometimes the brushes need a second dipping into a bit of the solution. It does not remove dried oil paint from brushes very well. Just make sure you clean the brush before the paint completely dries onto the bristles of the brush. Don't leave the brush in this solution for more than five minutes, or your brush bristles will probably begin to gradually fall out. I only use it as a brush cleaner and not a thinning solution because it interferes with the drying process of the oil paint...even preventing the paint from "ever" completely drying. It is non toxic which is what I like. How people can tolerate the smell of real turpentine...is beyond my understanding. | 2 | positive | [
"This cleaner is NOT odorless.",
"It does have an odor which goes away when you remove the solution from the room.",
"It cleans brushes well, but sometimes the brushes need a second dipping into a bit of the solution.",
"It does not remove dried oil paint from brushes very well.",
"Just make sure you clean the brush before the paint completely dries onto the bristles of the brush.",
"Don't leave the brush in this solution for more than five minutes, or your brush bristles will probably begin to gradually fall out.",
"I only use it as a brush cleaner and not a thinning solution because it interferes with the drying process of the oil paint...",
"even preventing the paint from \"ever\" completely drying.",
"It is non toxic which is what I like.",
"How people can tolerate the smell of real turpentine...",
"is beyond my understanding."
] |
As Truffaut stated, this is really more a film about friendship and aging than about gangsters.
Jean Gabin is brilliant as Max, the elegant, dignified underworld leader who is growing tired,
and wants to retire quietly off his last score. This is a film that lives in the brilliant human
details. We never see the big heist itself - it's already over when the film starts. But we do see
Gabin brushing his teeth, looking at the bags under his eyes in the mirror, etc.
Now it's all about finding a way to close the books on a career, and still protect his best friend
and colleague, who becomes a target when other mobsters want to get their hands on the take.
The story itself could be called thin, but Becker fills it with so many telling human moments and
details that I was touched and involved.
Yes, there were a few places where the plot, logic, or motivation holes bugged me just a touch.
However, I suspect I'll warm to this even further on a eagerly anticipated second viewing.
Criterion do their usual superior job with the transfer. | 2 | positive | [
"As Truffaut stated, this is really more a film about friendship and aging than about gangsters.",
"Jean Gabin is brilliant as Max, the elegant, dignified underworld leader who is growing tired,\nand wants to retire quietly off his last score.",
"This is a film that lives in the brilliant human\ndetails.",
"We never see the big heist itself - it's already over when the film starts.",
"But we do see\nGabin brushing his teeth, looking at the bags under his eyes in the mirror, etc.",
"Now it's all about finding a way to close the books on a career, and still protect his best friend\nand colleague, who becomes a target when other mobsters want to get their hands on the take.",
"The story itself could be called thin, but Becker fills it with so many telling human moments and\ndetails that I was touched and involved.",
"Yes, there were a few places where the plot, logic, or motivation holes bugged me just a touch.",
"However, I suspect I'll warm to this even further on a eagerly anticipated second viewing.",
"Criterion do their usual superior job with the transfer."
] |
Awesome little external battery. I use this often on long trips where I know I'll be without an outlet to charge my phone. 5200 mAh is a good size for my iPhone 6 plus, which has a battery capacity of 2195 mAh. So it would recharge this huge phone twice over and then some. All you do is plug in your USB cable, your device, then hit the power button. No fuss. You'll know it's charging as the 4 blue LEDs will remain on. The 4 LEDs indicate the power level, at approximately 25-50-75-100%. When you get to 1 LED, you'll know it'll need a recharge soon. When recharging, you'll see the LEDs light up in order. When you hold down the power button the LED flashlight turns on. It's bright enough. Don't expect a torch. It's a little inconvenient though. Sometimes I'll look to grab for the battery pack from my bag and i'll see the LED flashlight on. There isn't a lock or anything, so be mindful. The lanyard is nice, but I never use it. Great battery pack for the price. | 2 | positive | [
"Awesome little external battery.",
"I use this often on long trips where I know I'll be without an outlet to charge my phone.",
"5200 mAh is a good size for my iPhone 6 plus, which has a battery capacity of 2195 mAh.",
"So it would recharge this huge phone twice over and then some.",
"All you do is plug in your USB cable, your device, then hit the power button.",
"No fuss.",
"You'll know it's charging as the 4 blue LEDs will remain on.",
"The 4 LEDs indicate the power level, at approximately 25-50-75-100%.",
"When you get to 1 LED, you'll know it'll need a recharge soon.",
"When recharging, you'll see the LEDs light up in order.",
"When you hold down the power button the LED flashlight turns on.",
"It's bright enough.",
"Don't expect a torch.",
"It's a little inconvenient though.",
"Sometimes I'll look to grab for the battery pack from my bag and i'll see the LED flashlight on.",
"There isn't a lock or anything, so be mindful.",
"The lanyard is nice, but I never use it.",
"Great battery pack for the price."
] |
I don't even know where to start in my review. I LOVED this series. Although the author says it's the first books he ever wrote, they seemed to have come from a much more experienced writer. I love end of the world stories and this one was the best. I read all 12 books back to back. Although there were a few grammatical and spelling errors, they were nothing to detract from the story. Just need a little proof-reading. I fell in love with 98% of the characters and the other 2% I wasn't SUPPOSED to love. Hated them with a passion, but Kevin gave them their just "rewards" in the end. I honestly was sad to see the series end. Wanted to know how else their lives turned out. The incidents they went through seemed logical and as if they could really happen, unlike most apocalyptic stories. The government lies, the back-stabbing, the desperation, the heroics, the planning, the feelings...all could happen in real life. I highly recommend the entire series for someone who likes these types of stories and for those who just aren't sure. Try it...you'll be pleasantly surprised. (I won't be writing full reviews for all the other books, but will leave notes to refer back to this one). | 2 | positive | [
"I don't even know where to start in my review.",
"I LOVED this series.",
"Although the author says it's the first books he ever wrote, they seemed to have come from a much more experienced writer.",
"I love end of the world stories and this one was the best.",
"I read all 12 books back to back.",
"Although there were a few grammatical and spelling errors, they were nothing to detract from the story.",
"Just need a little proof-reading.",
"I fell in love with 98% of the characters and the other 2% I wasn't SUPPOSED to love.",
"Hated them with a passion, but Kevin gave them their just \"rewards\" in the end.",
"I honestly was sad to see the series end.",
"Wanted to know how else their lives turned out.",
"The incidents they went through seemed logical and as if they could really happen, unlike most apocalyptic stories.",
"The government lies, the back-stabbing, the desperation, the heroics, the planning, the feelings...",
"all could happen in real life.",
"I highly recommend the entire series for someone who likes these types of stories and for those who just aren't sure.",
"Try it...",
"you'll be pleasantly surprised.",
"(I won't be writing full reviews for all the other books, but will leave notes to refer back to this one)."
] |
Gloria is a novel that follows the life of a rich, smart, young girl in the 1950s, from her teenage years to her metamorphosis into a woman. The story is told in a series of flashbacks, tracing Gloria's life and loves, and then taking the reader forward to the present to examine how her experiences have shaped her as a person. There are many metaphors and symbols running through the book, such as The Faerie Queen parallel and Sir Thomas Wyatt's poetry as a relfection of Gloria's inner life (Gloria is an Eng. Lit. major in college, so there's a lot of bookish stuff going on here). The novel is well-written and has that vraisemblance that makes the reader feel as if these characters are living, breathing souls. Even the characters who don't have that big a part in the book are written in such a realistic style. Maillard knows what it is to be human-- more specifically female(!)-- and he showcases it finely in this book. I loved it and will definitely be reading more of this gifted author's books. | 2 | positive | [
"Gloria is a novel that follows the life of a rich, smart, young girl in the 1950s, from her teenage years to her metamorphosis into a woman.",
"The story is told in a series of flashbacks, tracing Gloria's life and loves, and then taking the reader forward to the present to examine how her experiences have shaped her as a person.",
"There are many metaphors and symbols running through the book, such as The Faerie Queen parallel and Sir Thomas Wyatt's poetry as a relfection of Gloria's inner life (Gloria is an Eng.",
"Lit.",
"major in college, so there's a lot of bookish stuff going on here).",
"The novel is well-written and has that vraisemblance that makes the reader feel as if these characters are living, breathing souls.",
"Even the characters who don't have that big a part in the book are written in such a realistic style.",
"Maillard knows what it is to be human-- more specifically female(!",
")-- and he showcases it finely in this book.",
"I loved it and will definitely be reading more of this gifted author's books."
] |
First off to those that complain about yet another expansion pack: get over it. If you compalin about all the expansion then shut up and wait till Sims 2 or Sims 65 come out. Let those that actually enjoy the game and the expansions enjoy it then listen to your whining.
Now to the review:
I think this game is one of the greates simulation game out there. Since the initla realse of the game, The Sims has been entertaining. I have all the expansions and enjoy each of them. Unleashed is yet another example of fine programming. Many complain that its loaded with bugs. It may but what Windows 95 was percect? Get over it. Maxis has always made a point to over patches FREE from their site.
Unleashed offers not only new objects, skins, wallpapaers, etc but the pets bring a new element that I, as a pet owner, am thrilled with. My cat is gray, female, and has a tenedencey to bite. So does my SimCat. This is a great game and I recommend it to any Sims lover that also enjoys pets.
I give this 4 star because like the other I do get a little bored a few days after playing it. I do keep going back and play a lot more later but I guess I get sick of the same routine. I think the next expansion and/or version should change some of the format a bit actually go to work. Because lets face it unless you have somebody else at home you can't do anything except what the maid.
If you enjoy the game and pets, get Unleashed. If you don't then skip it. If you complain about the mutlitude of expansions, get a life. | 2 | positive | [
"First off to those that complain about yet another expansion pack: get over it.",
"If you compalin about all the expansion then shut up and wait till Sims 2 or Sims 65 come out.",
"Let those that actually enjoy the game and the expansions enjoy it then listen to your whining.",
"Now to the review:\nI think this game is one of the greates simulation game out there.",
"Since the initla realse of the game, The Sims has been entertaining.",
"I have all the expansions and enjoy each of them.",
"Unleashed is yet another example of fine programming.",
"Many complain that its loaded with bugs.",
"It may but what Windows 95 was percect?",
"Get over it.",
"Maxis has always made a point to over patches FREE from their site.",
"Unleashed offers not only new objects, skins, wallpapaers, etc but the pets bring a new element that I, as a pet owner, am thrilled with.",
"My cat is gray, female, and has a tenedencey to bite.",
"So does my SimCat.",
"This is a great game and I recommend it to any Sims lover that also enjoys pets.",
"I give this 4 star because like the other I do get a little bored a few days after playing it.",
"I do keep going back and play a lot more later but I guess I get sick of the same routine.",
"I think the next expansion and/or version should change some of the format a bit actually go to work.",
"Because lets face it unless you have somebody else at home you can't do anything except what the maid.",
"If you enjoy the game and pets, get Unleashed.",
"If you don't then skip it.",
"If you complain about the mutlitude of expansions, get a life."
] |
On their third album, Sheer Heart Attack, Queen had found their sound. The songs overall are stronger and more memorable than on their first two releases as they found a balance between Brian May's guitar theatrics and Freddie Mercury's flair for the dramatic. Nowhere is this more evident than on the band's first U.S. hit single "Killer Queen", which boasts a memorable chorus and their now famous multi-tracked backing vocals to go with May's singable guitar lines and Mercury's clever lyrics. "Brighton Rock" finds May in pure guitar hero mode and would be a concert staple for many years. "Stone Cold Crazy" is Queen at their heaviest and as expected, May tears it up on this one. "Now I'm Here" is another classic tune that starts with more theatrics before becoming a swinging rock number. As on their next album, A Night at the Opera, there are tunes that blend directly into the next giving the feel of a suite (ex..."Tenement Funster" into "Flick of the Wrist"). The track "Bring Back That Leroy Brown" is one of several vaudeville tunes that they did so well. The only thing that stops Sheer Heart Attack from becoming a classic is that a few of the songs like "Lily of the Valley" and especially "Misfire" feel incomplete and that's a shame on the latter since it's great while it lasts. All told, this is the first of a long winning streak for Queen and is one of their better albums. | 2 | positive | [
"On their third album, Sheer Heart Attack, Queen had found their sound.",
"The songs overall are stronger and more memorable than on their first two releases as they found a balance between Brian May's guitar theatrics and Freddie Mercury's flair for the dramatic.",
"Nowhere is this more evident than on the band's first U.",
"S. hit single \"Killer Queen\", which boasts a memorable chorus and their now famous multi-tracked backing vocals to go with May's singable guitar lines and Mercury's clever lyrics.",
"\"Brighton Rock\" finds May in pure guitar hero mode and would be a concert staple for many years.",
"\"Stone Cold Crazy\" is Queen at their heaviest and as expected, May tears it up on this one.",
"\"Now I'm Here\" is another classic tune that starts with more theatrics before becoming a swinging rock number.",
"As on their next album, A Night at the Opera, there are tunes that blend directly into the next giving the feel of a suite (ex...",
"\"Tenement Funster\" into \"Flick of the Wrist\").",
"The track \"Bring Back That Leroy Brown\" is one of several vaudeville tunes that they did so well.",
"The only thing that stops Sheer Heart Attack from becoming a classic is that a few of the songs like \"Lily of the Valley\" and especially \"Misfire\" feel incomplete and that's a shame on the latter since it's great while it lasts.",
"All told, this is the first of a long winning streak for Queen and is one of their better albums."
] |
NFL 2k is a one of the most realistic game for the DreamCast. The game is pretty much a mix of hard-core football with fun arcade. First off I would recommend getting a Mega Block Memory Card(they have around 800 blocks) `cause the game uses up 191 blocks of memory. But you can call the your plays with out no one knowing on the VMU. This is truly one of the funniest games I have ever played. I would said the greatest strength of the game is the graphics. They're not fuzzed out or miss colored in any way. They are very solid and rich. Game also has 1,500 motion captured moves. The sound is amazing, it's truly is one of the best sounded games I have ever played. The has 31 detailed courses, play editor, fantasy draft, ect. NFL 2k does have some 2D art, but isn't to the point were it bugs to death. I would highly recommend the game to anyone who is a football fan. | 2 | positive | [
"NFL 2k is a one of the most realistic game for the DreamCast.",
"The game is pretty much a mix of hard-core football with fun arcade.",
"First off I would recommend getting a Mega Block Memory Card(they have around 800 blocks) `cause the game uses up 191 blocks of memory.",
"But you can call the your plays with out no one knowing on the VMU.",
"This is truly one of the funniest games I have ever played.",
"I would said the greatest strength of the game is the graphics.",
"They're not fuzzed out or miss colored in any way.",
"They are very solid and rich.",
"Game also has 1,500 motion captured moves.",
"The sound is amazing, it's truly is one of the best sounded games I have ever played.",
"The has 31 detailed courses, play editor, fantasy draft, ect.",
"NFL 2k does have some 2D art, but isn't to the point were it bugs to death.",
"I would highly recommend the game to anyone who is a football fan."
] |
Pros:
+ Separate clean and dirty water tanks easy to use
+ Dirty water tank disassembles for easy cleaning
+ Effective cleaning of both rugs/carpets and floors
+ Auto-rinse saves time
+ Removes more water than competing models
+ Lightweight
Cons:
- Loud (especially on floors)
- Can't adjust detergent strength (but "Clean Surge" button can be used)
- Spin brushes don't pull up as much gunk from carpets
- Packaging in box may lead to shipping damage
For many years, I've used a similar Bissell product which does both carpets and floors. While the Bissell worked well on carpets, I found the tank system a bit clumsy, the roller brush tended to get clogged with cat fur (we have six cats), and it was difficult to fully clean. The Hoover MaxExtract77 is an improvement in many areas and, so far, I prefer it.
I was especially pleased with the separate tanks for clean and dirty water. The dirty water tank, in particular, just pulls out and is easily emptied. What's more, flip a latch and the whole top of the tank comes off so that you can get inside to clean it. Unlike the Bissell, it doesn't have small enclosed areas that trap gunk. The clean water tank also contains the smaller detergent tank. Unlike the Bissell, you can't adjust the proportions of detergent to water dispensing - it's either on or off. There is, however, a "Clean Surge" button you can press to give a spot an extra shot of detergent. The tanks fill and empty easily.
I first tried the Hoover on a rug that had been, um, soiled by one of our cats. Not only did it do a good job cleaning, but it left much less solution in the rug than the older Bissell did. This model has an "auto-rinse feature, which sprays water with detergent on the forward stroke, and water only on the back stroke. Most of the time this is just what you want, but I miss the flexibility of skipping the rinse. You can select rinse-only if you want. There is also no way to apply solution without also vacuuming it up - an option I sometimes used on the Bissell.
Next was a vinyl floor in the kitchen. This floor is more than 20 years old and is rarely cleaned, so traffic paths have a lot of ground-in grime. I was very pleased by the Hoover's ability to brighten the grungier parts of the floor. The supplied squeegee attachment snaps on easily and stores on the back of the unit. Two other tools are supplied - a "Spinscrub" brush which uses the vacuum flow to spin a large scrub brush, and a smaller upholstery attachment that has no moving parts. These attach to a long hose stored on the back of the unit.
The end of the hose slips into a bracket on the back, but when I received the Hoover by UPS, I found that this part had been snapped off and broken in transit. Because the place where this bracket attaches is on the main body, and the attachment "bosses" for the screws had snapped off as well, it was not a simple matter of replacing the bracket. I called Hoover and they suggested I take it to a local service center (there is one nearby), but when I called them they said they would consider that shipping damage and not cover it under the warranty. I received the Hoover at no charge as part of the Amazon Vine program - while if you bought it from Amazon I am sure Amazon would replace a broken product (they have for me in the past), that option was not available to me. The cleaner is otherwise functional so I chose to keep and use it. It is the way the cleaner is packed in its box that I think leaves it susceptible to damage if the box gets dropped or tipped over. Just something to be aware of.
I found the Hoover easy to carry - the handle of the clean water tank doubles as a carry handle. It is much lighter than the Bissell. The cleaning effectiveness is very good, and it is easy to use. It also seems to be simpler in construction than Hoover upright vacuums I have owned in the past that seemed prone to failures over time, so I have high hopes for the MaxExtract77.
Edit: 6/6/2012 - The manual notes that the Hoover can also be used to suck up small liquid spills. I had the occasion to use this the other day, choosing to use the small upholstery attachment on the hose for flexibility. It worked very well on water that had escaped a dehumidifier, but watch how much goes into the tank as if it gets too full it may start to leak. There's a float-actuated shutoff but from what I can tell it affects the spray part only. | 2 | positive | [
"Pros:\n+ Separate clean and dirty water tanks easy to use\n+ Dirty water tank disassembles for easy cleaning\n+ Effective cleaning of both rugs/carpets and floors\n+ Auto-rinse saves time\n+ Removes more water than competing models\n+ Lightweight\nCons:\n- Loud (especially on floors)\n- Can't adjust detergent strength (but \"Clean Surge\" button can be used)\n- Spin brushes don't pull up as much gunk from carpets\n- Packaging in box may lead to shipping damage\n\nFor many years, I've used a similar Bissell product which does both carpets and floors.",
"While the Bissell worked well on carpets, I found the tank system a bit clumsy, the roller brush tended to get clogged with cat fur (we have six cats), and it was difficult to fully clean.",
"The Hoover MaxExtract77 is an improvement in many areas and, so far, I prefer it.",
"I was especially pleased with the separate tanks for clean and dirty water.",
"The dirty water tank, in particular, just pulls out and is easily emptied.",
"What's more, flip a latch and the whole top of the tank comes off so that you can get inside to clean it.",
"Unlike the Bissell, it doesn't have small enclosed areas that trap gunk.",
"The clean water tank also contains the smaller detergent tank.",
"Unlike the Bissell, you can't adjust the proportions of detergent to water dispensing - it's either on or off.",
"There is, however, a \"Clean Surge\" button you can press to give a spot an extra shot of detergent.",
"The tanks fill and empty easily.",
"I first tried the Hoover on a rug that had been, um, soiled by one of our cats.",
"Not only did it do a good job cleaning, but it left much less solution in the rug than the older Bissell did.",
"This model has an \"auto-rinse feature, which sprays water with detergent on the forward stroke, and water only on the back stroke.",
"Most of the time this is just what you want, but I miss the flexibility of skipping the rinse.",
"You can select rinse-only if you want.",
"There is also no way to apply solution without also vacuuming it up - an option I sometimes used on the Bissell.",
"Next was a vinyl floor in the kitchen.",
"This floor is more than 20 years old and is rarely cleaned, so traffic paths have a lot of ground-in grime.",
"I was very pleased by the Hoover's ability to brighten the grungier parts of the floor.",
"The supplied squeegee attachment snaps on easily and stores on the back of the unit.",
"Two other tools are supplied - a \"Spinscrub\" brush which uses the vacuum flow to spin a large scrub brush, and a smaller upholstery attachment that has no moving parts.",
"These attach to a long hose stored on the back of the unit.",
"The end of the hose slips into a bracket on the back, but when I received the Hoover by UPS, I found that this part had been snapped off and broken in transit.",
"Because the place where this bracket attaches is on the main body, and the attachment \"bosses\" for the screws had snapped off as well, it was not a simple matter of replacing the bracket.",
"I called Hoover and they suggested I take it to a local service center (there is one nearby), but when I called them they said they would consider that shipping damage and not cover it under the warranty.",
"I received the Hoover at no charge as part of the Amazon Vine program - while if you bought it from Amazon I am sure Amazon would replace a broken product (they have for me in the past), that option was not available to me.",
"The cleaner is otherwise functional so I chose to keep and use it.",
"It is the way the cleaner is packed in its box that I think leaves it susceptible to damage if the box gets dropped or tipped over.",
"Just something to be aware of.",
"I found the Hoover easy to carry - the handle of the clean water tank doubles as a carry handle.",
"It is much lighter than the Bissell.",
"The cleaning effectiveness is very good, and it is easy to use.",
"It also seems to be simpler in construction than Hoover upright vacuums I have owned in the past that seemed prone to failures over time, so I have high hopes for the MaxExtract77.",
"Edit: 6/6/2012 - The manual notes that the Hoover can also be used to suck up small liquid spills.",
"I had the occasion to use this the other day, choosing to use the small upholstery attachment on the hose for flexibility.",
"It worked very well on water that had escaped a dehumidifier, but watch how much goes into the tank as if it gets too full it may start to leak.",
"There's a float-actuated shutoff but from what I can tell it affects the spray part only."
] |
Ask anyone who knows me, I am NOT a fan of horror films. In fact I can only claim to have seen maybe three of them in my life. I simply cannot understand the desire to purposefully scare oneself.
But I made an exception.
After reading so much about this film, I just had to see what all the fuss was about. It did, after all, sweep the Oscars. Why not?
The verdict: it has become one of my favorite movies.
The acting is phenomenal. The direction is perfect. Scripting, wonderful. Everything, perfect. It is not often one comes across a "perfect" film. The so-called horror aspects of the film are so cleverly devised that I was not left scared but rather amazed at the sheer genius of the way each situation was concocted.
Anthony Hopkins is an inspiration. When given good dialogue, as he is here, he sparkles on the screen and pulls it off with such simplicity that you're left wondering if the old guy isn't playing you for a fool. He doesn't even seem conscious of his delivery style, he melts into Lecter so seamlessly that that is the scariest aspect of the film.
If you haven't seen this movie yet, or if you're like me and dislike horror films, don't hesitate a minute. This should be compulsory viewing for the entire population of Earth. | 2 | positive | [
"Ask anyone who knows me, I am NOT a fan of horror films.",
"In fact I can only claim to have seen maybe three of them in my life.",
"I simply cannot understand the desire to purposefully scare oneself.",
"But I made an exception.",
"After reading so much about this film, I just had to see what all the fuss was about.",
"It did, after all, sweep the Oscars.",
"Why not?",
"The verdict: it has become one of my favorite movies.",
"The acting is phenomenal.",
"The direction is perfect.",
"Scripting, wonderful.",
"Everything, perfect.",
"It is not often one comes across a \"perfect\" film.",
"The so-called horror aspects of the film are so cleverly devised that I was not left scared but rather amazed at the sheer genius of the way each situation was concocted.",
"Anthony Hopkins is an inspiration.",
"When given good dialogue, as he is here, he sparkles on the screen and pulls it off with such simplicity that you're left wondering if the old guy isn't playing you for a fool.",
"He doesn't even seem conscious of his delivery style, he melts into Lecter so seamlessly that that is the scariest aspect of the film.",
"If you haven't seen this movie yet, or if you're like me and dislike horror films, don't hesitate a minute.",
"This should be compulsory viewing for the entire population of Earth."
] |
I like most of the Zingers from Celestial Seasonings. I make them as iced teas and take them to work. I'm a little more likely to drink enough fluids if they're flavored, and herbal tea is a great way to flavor water (and still have it count as drinking water -- you're not adding calories or caffeine).
I have been drinking a lot of hibiscus teas lately (hibiscus is the first ingredient in most, if not all, Zingers) and I actually think the hibiscus flavor is muted here. I can definitely taste something citrus-y. I think the overall blend works well, and something (perhaps from the orange) adds a hint of sweetness without adding calories. This is a great iced tea for summer. I think the blend of ingredients really works well.
I brew this by taking 10 bags (half a box) and pouring about a quart of boiling water over them in a glass pitcher. I steep for 30-60 minutes (usually I walk off and forget about it), then remove the tea bags and pour over ice, finally diluting to 1 gallon. I store this in the refrigerator and it lasts for a couple of days that way.
Hibiscus teas *may* help lower blood pressure a little bit. If you are trying to lower blood pressure naturally, without medication, this product could help. If you are taking a blood pressure medication, however, you may want to talk to your doctor before consuming large amounts of this product. | 2 | positive | [
"I like most of the Zingers from Celestial Seasonings.",
"I make them as iced teas and take them to work.",
"I'm a little more likely to drink enough fluids if they're flavored, and herbal tea is a great way to flavor water (and still have it count as drinking water -- you're not adding calories or caffeine).",
"I have been drinking a lot of hibiscus teas lately (hibiscus is the first ingredient in most, if not all, Zingers) and I actually think the hibiscus flavor is muted here.",
"I can definitely taste something citrus-y.",
"I think the overall blend works well, and something (perhaps from the orange) adds a hint of sweetness without adding calories.",
"This is a great iced tea for summer.",
"I think the blend of ingredients really works well.",
"I brew this by taking 10 bags (half a box) and pouring about a quart of boiling water over them in a glass pitcher.",
"I steep for 30-60 minutes (usually I walk off and forget about it), then remove the tea bags and pour over ice, finally diluting to 1 gallon.",
"I store this in the refrigerator and it lasts for a couple of days that way.",
"Hibiscus teas *may* help lower blood pressure a little bit.",
"If you are trying to lower blood pressure naturally, without medication, this product could help.",
"If you are taking a blood pressure medication, however, you may want to talk to your doctor before consuming large amounts of this product."
] |
This device works, as it is supposed to. I bought this to run my cable to one of the televisions in my room and to a tv tuner connected to my computer. Dvr is really expensive these days, so I bought a tv tuner to dvr the shows that I miss. Unfortunately, I had one tv cable, so if i wanted to watch tv, I'd have to do it on my computer. I can't get comfortable sitting at my computer all the time, so i did some research and found that tv splitters will split the source. At a low price, I thought it wouldn't hurt to try it out. If it didn't work oh well. It does work though. However, this device only works if you have basic cable. By basic cable I mean channels 2-99. If you have a cable box, it will not work. | 2 | positive | [
"This device works, as it is supposed to.",
"I bought this to run my cable to one of the televisions in my room and to a tv tuner connected to my computer.",
"Dvr is really expensive these days, so I bought a tv tuner to dvr the shows that I miss.",
"Unfortunately, I had one tv cable, so if i wanted to watch tv, I'd have to do it on my computer.",
"I can't get comfortable sitting at my computer all the time, so i did some research and found that tv splitters will split the source.",
"At a low price, I thought it wouldn't hurt to try it out.",
"If it didn't work oh well.",
"It does work though.",
"However, this device only works if you have basic cable.",
"By basic cable I mean channels 2-99.",
"If you have a cable box, it will not work."
] |
I've found these Panasonic headphones to be the best value in personal listening devices I've ever encountered! They're surprisingly durable for their price range. I've owned a pair for four years, and they still work perfectly. Previous similar-model phones I've used lasted only half as long before the sound would start to go in and out (most likely from wire fraying). But the sounds coming out of these is still as full and crisp today as they were when I first got `em! I'm also impressed by the sound quality; I get pretty good surround sound and multichannel stereo from these whenever I listen to CDs, or watch DVDs or digital cable. Also included is a large stereo jack adapter for those big component system earphone jack sockets.
The 16-foot cord gives me a pretty good range. I can walk to every corner of my bedroom when I'm listening to my fave platters and still have some cord footage to spare! I can also go right from the TV room to the bathroom without having to worry about missing the ball game when it comes back from commercials! Another plus: the rather comfortable construction & design. With the right adjustments, I don't have to worry about the earpieces of my eyeglasses pushing & rubbing against my head and ears (usually resulting in chafing) whenever I wear them!
`Late | 2 | positive | [
"I've found these Panasonic headphones to be the best value in personal listening devices I've ever encountered!",
"They're surprisingly durable for their price range.",
"I've owned a pair for four years, and they still work perfectly.",
"Previous similar-model phones I've used lasted only half as long before the sound would start to go in and out (most likely from wire fraying).",
"But the sounds coming out of these is still as full and crisp today as they were when I first got `em!",
"I'm also impressed by the sound quality; I get pretty good surround sound and multichannel stereo from these whenever I listen to CDs, or watch DVDs or digital cable.",
"Also included is a large stereo jack adapter for those big component system earphone jack sockets.",
"The 16-foot cord gives me a pretty good range.",
"I can walk to every corner of my bedroom when I'm listening to my fave platters and still have some cord footage to spare!",
"I can also go right from the TV room to the bathroom without having to worry about missing the ball game when it comes back from commercials!",
"Another plus: the rather comfortable construction & design.",
"With the right adjustments, I don't have to worry about the earpieces of my eyeglasses pushing & rubbing against my head and ears (usually resulting in chafing) whenever I wear them!",
"`Late"
] |
This is fragrant, but I love the fragrance. It smells lightly of lemons and I think white flowers. It's a very feminine, energizing scent to me. I noticed hours after application that I could still faintly smell the fragrance on my skin. I think what I like best is it doesn't smell like a banana or coconut or tropical drink.
It goes on as a white lotion with a pump top dispenser that is very easy to use. It absorbs in and feels very silky. It does contain dimethicone. Some may not like that. It's not my favorite ingredient but it's ok to me in this - often sunscreen will feel greasy to me, but this feels silky. It has 3 sunscreen active ingredients for solid 30 SPF protection, but it contains Jojoba seed oil and vitamin E to keep skin in good shape while tanning a bit.
Highpoints:
I love the fragrance
Effective sun protection that will allow tanning to happen safely
I love that it feels silky at first but then as it goes away, it doesn't attract dirt or dust like some sunscreens do.
I like the pump which gives out a perfect amount to minimize waste, and locks easy so it doesn't leak out when traveling.
Why not a 5?
It's expensive to only be 4 ounces, and I can't hardly read the bottle - it's got tiny gold print on brown. | 2 | positive | [
"This is fragrant, but I love the fragrance.",
"It smells lightly of lemons and I think white flowers.",
"It's a very feminine, energizing scent to me.",
"I noticed hours after application that I could still faintly smell the fragrance on my skin.",
"I think what I like best is it doesn't smell like a banana or coconut or tropical drink.",
"It goes on as a white lotion with a pump top dispenser that is very easy to use.",
"It absorbs in and feels very silky.",
"It does contain dimethicone.",
"Some may not like that.",
"It's not my favorite ingredient but it's ok to me in this - often sunscreen will feel greasy to me, but this feels silky.",
"It has 3 sunscreen active ingredients for solid 30 SPF protection, but it contains Jojoba seed oil and vitamin E to keep skin in good shape while tanning a bit.",
"Highpoints:\nI love the fragrance\nEffective sun protection that will allow tanning to happen safely\nI love that it feels silky at first but then as it goes away, it doesn't attract dirt or dust like some sunscreens do.",
"I like the pump which gives out a perfect amount to minimize waste, and locks easy so it doesn't leak out when traveling.",
"Why not a 5?",
"It's expensive to only be 4 ounces, and I can't hardly read the bottle - it's got tiny gold print on brown."
] |
This review will focus more on the 'Criterion Collection' set. This is my first experience purchasing a DVD movie from Criterion Collection and I am impressed with the way they present and package their movies.
For example this collection also includes a nicely illustrated booklet that goes into detail about the movie. And the second disc actually has the censored T.V. version which is hilarious with all the corny substitute wordings.
And of course their is a boat-load of special features(commentaries, deleted scenes, featurettes, etc.) that give further insight into this odd-ball movie. 'Repo Man' was filmed entirely on location so you get to see the grimier parts of L.A. back in the mid 80's. Also funny is all the generic food labels such as 'Beer' or 'Soda'.
All in all I enjoyed this movie, I wouldn't say tremendously but it was a fun trip. More-so I love the way the Criterion Collection takes care of their movies. | 2 | positive | [
"This review will focus more on the 'Criterion Collection' set.",
"This is my first experience purchasing a DVD movie from Criterion Collection and I am impressed with the way they present and package their movies.",
"For example this collection also includes a nicely illustrated booklet that goes into detail about the movie.",
"And the second disc actually has the censored T.",
"V. version which is hilarious with all the corny substitute wordings.",
"And of course their is a boat-load of special features(commentaries, deleted scenes, featurettes, etc.",
") that give further insight into this odd-ball movie.",
"'Repo Man' was filmed entirely on location so you get to see the grimier parts of L.",
"A. back in the mid 80's.",
"Also funny is all the generic food labels such as 'Beer' or 'Soda'.",
"All in all I enjoyed this movie, I wouldn't say tremendously but it was a fun trip.",
"More-so I love the way the Criterion Collection takes care of their movies."
] |
There is one simple reason to own this CD - its marching music as represented by The 2nd Maryland & Camp Chase Fife and Drum Corps and The Americus Brass Band. Together, they make up eleven of the nineteen tracks on this CD, and are by far the best music on it. Listening to them play, you can almost imagine great armies in motion, moving to the cadence of this grand music. Particular favorites were the Fife and Drum Corps' rendering of The Campbells Are Coming, and Americus Brass Band's jaunty rendering of Dixie.
I wasn't particularly impressed with most of the rest of the tracks; it's not that they are bad; they just aren't as memorable as similar numbers on other Civil War albums. Two exceptions are Willie Has Gone to War and Nick Malone, both by John DuRant and Sandy Mitchell. The first is a sad song of a lover lost to the war, played with a poignant and simple harmonica accompaniment. The second is a great little fiddle tune in a minor key. I wanted to like Just Before the Battle Mother, also performed by DuRant and Mitchell, as it is one of the great sentimental songs of the war, but I was not particularly captured by their rendition. Jeff Daniels reads the Gettysburg Address on one track and sounds like, well, like Jeff Daniels reading the Gettysburg Address. It is not a particularly inspiring or poignant reading, and adds nothing if you are already familiar with this great speech as you should be.
Still, thirteen fine tracks from a total of nineteen is nothing to sneeze at. This CD should make a great addition to your Civil War collection, and might even get you up and marching!
Theo Logos | 2 | positive | [
"There is one simple reason to own this CD - its marching music as represented by The 2nd Maryland & Camp Chase Fife and Drum Corps and The Americus Brass Band.",
"Together, they make up eleven of the nineteen tracks on this CD, and are by far the best music on it.",
"Listening to them play, you can almost imagine great armies in motion, moving to the cadence of this grand music.",
"Particular favorites were the Fife and Drum Corps' rendering of The Campbells Are Coming, and Americus Brass Band's jaunty rendering of Dixie.",
"I wasn't particularly impressed with most of the rest of the tracks; it's not that they are bad; they just aren't as memorable as similar numbers on other Civil War albums.",
"Two exceptions are Willie Has Gone to War and Nick Malone, both by John DuRant and Sandy Mitchell.",
"The first is a sad song of a lover lost to the war, played with a poignant and simple harmonica accompaniment.",
"The second is a great little fiddle tune in a minor key.",
"I wanted to like Just Before the Battle Mother, also performed by DuRant and Mitchell, as it is one of the great sentimental songs of the war, but I was not particularly captured by their rendition.",
"Jeff Daniels reads the Gettysburg Address on one track and sounds like, well, like Jeff Daniels reading the Gettysburg Address.",
"It is not a particularly inspiring or poignant reading, and adds nothing if you are already familiar with this great speech as you should be.",
"Still, thirteen fine tracks from a total of nineteen is nothing to sneeze at.",
"This CD should make a great addition to your Civil War collection, and might even get you up and marching!",
"Theo Logos"
] |
I'm a big fan of Fulltone pedals. Not because Mike Fuller is a nice guy (he's not) but he sure builds some great sounding pedals and that's all I care about.
This is the latest and greatest from Fulltone. This is the official version two of the incredible OCD. You can recognize the latest by the littler Fulltone logo and the built in USA tag under it which none of the others had.
This is the latest Fulltone metalwork too, it's easy to open and replace the battery or adjust the buffer settings.
This is one of the finest sounding overdrives ever made. If you're on the fence just buy it, it is smooth and sounds great. Excellent price here on Amazon, fastest shipping of any supplier. Love it!
Good music to all! | 2 | positive | [
"I'm a big fan of Fulltone pedals.",
"Not because Mike Fuller is a nice guy (he's not) but he sure builds some great sounding pedals and that's all I care about.",
"This is the latest and greatest from Fulltone.",
"This is the official version two of the incredible OCD.",
"You can recognize the latest by the littler Fulltone logo and the built in USA tag under it which none of the others had.",
"This is the latest Fulltone metalwork too, it's easy to open and replace the battery or adjust the buffer settings.",
"This is one of the finest sounding overdrives ever made.",
"If you're on the fence just buy it, it is smooth and sounds great.",
"Excellent price here on Amazon, fastest shipping of any supplier.",
"Love it!",
"Good music to all!"
] |
This is arguably Stevie Ray Vaughan's finest album and THIS (the deluxe edition) is most definitely the way to enjoy it.
First, just look at what you get:
(1) the original studio album (8 tracks) with remastered sound (though it appears to be the same mastering as the previous expanded edition of this album; it does sound good though; no "max compression and volume boost" here!)
(2) a wealth of bonus tracks, many previously unreleased; the bonus tracks actually outnumber the album tracks and these are NOT unlistenable demos, poorly recorded live versions or songs too crummy to make a regular album; there are some really great performances here that are not to be missed!
(3) a live disc of SRV and DT recorded live at the Spectrum in Montreal on 8/17/84
So why is this the best SRV album? Well, they're all pretty good, but this is the first album the band recorded actually KNOWING that they were making an album! The debut (1983's "Texas Flood") was recorded with the intention of making some nice demos they could shop to labels, but with some touched up vocals, it actually got them a deal and was released as is. Which isn't to say it's not good, but it was basically a "live in the studio" recording of the band running through what they felt were their best songs at the time. With "Couldn't Stand The Weather", they had a year of touring behind them since the first record and were truly ready to blaze their own trail. Not to mention, they had the benefit of outside assistance from legendary producer John Hammond, which is not to be under-estimated.
And the BONUS Tracks... As said, these are most definitely keepers. The good news is that all of the 4 bonus tracks from the initial expanded edition of this cd are present, so if you have that and want to upgrade, there's no need to hang on to the earlier version. In addition to those 4 though, there are *7* more, which essentially expands the original "Weather" album to a double-album release. I dare say if an album of just these 11 bonus tracks were released during Stevie's lifetime, it would have been hailed as yet another great SRV & DT album. As it is, you get them here as bonus tracks. This faster version of "Empty Arms" easily trumps the original album version and "Come On, Part III" (an old Hank Ballard song that Jimi Hendrix also covered) would be a highlight on any SRV album. Stevie's take on "Little Wing" is yet another Hendrix song that he manages to make his own. Really not a dud here among the bonus tracks, which is all too rare when classic albums are padded with other tracks.
The live disc is 76 minutes of SRV and DT in top form. Still young and hungry, but experienced enough to know how to deliver a strong set to knock out even the most jaded of blues fans and concert goers. After the opening "Testify", Stevie wastes no time in going into an electrifying performance of the Hendrix cover "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)", followed by 10 more songs from the first two albums. SRV's official live album "Live Alive" was recorded as the band limped around the globe while in the latter stages of a battle with drug and alcohol addiction. It still has its own magic moments, but it's hardly definitive. "Live at Carnegie Hall" has its own special vibe, coming on SRV's b-day and featuring horns and other guests, making it a more than worthwhile live document, but again, not the definitive live SRV to me because of its atypical nature. Other releases like "In The Beginning" capture Stevie's magic too, but that's a very early recording before the Double Trouble lineup that became famous was in place and had found the sound and written the songs that would bring the band to the public's eye. Only this bonus disc presents Stevie with the Double Trouble band he recorded the albums with and playing in peak form. It truly is a worthy standalone live album, so kudos to the label for including this instead of a useless disc full of demos or more alternate takes of songs that were already released.
No SRV collection is complete without "Couldn't Stand The Weather" and the wealth and quality of the bonus materials here make this the one and only version to buy! | 2 | positive | [
"This is arguably Stevie Ray Vaughan's finest album and THIS (the deluxe edition) is most definitely the way to enjoy it.",
"First, just look at what you get:\n\n(1) the original studio album (8 tracks) with remastered sound (though it appears to be the same mastering as the previous expanded edition of this album; it does sound good though; no \"max compression and volume boost\" here!",
")\n(2) a wealth of bonus tracks, many previously unreleased; the bonus tracks actually outnumber the album tracks and these are NOT unlistenable demos, poorly recorded live versions or songs too crummy to make a regular album; there are some really great performances here that are not to be missed!",
"(3) a live disc of SRV and DT recorded live at the Spectrum in Montreal on 8/17/84\n\nSo why is this the best SRV album?",
"Well, they're all pretty good, but this is the first album the band recorded actually KNOWING that they were making an album!",
"The debut (1983's \"Texas Flood\") was recorded with the intention of making some nice demos they could shop to labels, but with some touched up vocals, it actually got them a deal and was released as is.",
"Which isn't to say it's not good, but it was basically a \"live in the studio\" recording of the band running through what they felt were their best songs at the time.",
"With \"Couldn't Stand The Weather\", they had a year of touring behind them since the first record and were truly ready to blaze their own trail.",
"Not to mention, they had the benefit of outside assistance from legendary producer John Hammond, which is not to be under-estimated.",
"And the BONUS Tracks...",
"As said, these are most definitely keepers.",
"The good news is that all of the 4 bonus tracks from the initial expanded edition of this cd are present, so if you have that and want to upgrade, there's no need to hang on to the earlier version.",
"In addition to those 4 though, there are *7* more, which essentially expands the original \"Weather\" album to a double-album release.",
"I dare say if an album of just these 11 bonus tracks were released during Stevie's lifetime, it would have been hailed as yet another great SRV & DT album.",
"As it is, you get them here as bonus tracks.",
"This faster version of \"Empty Arms\" easily trumps the original album version and \"Come On, Part III\" (an old Hank Ballard song that Jimi Hendrix also covered) would be a highlight on any SRV album.",
"Stevie's take on \"Little Wing\" is yet another Hendrix song that he manages to make his own.",
"Really not a dud here among the bonus tracks, which is all too rare when classic albums are padded with other tracks.",
"The live disc is 76 minutes of SRV and DT in top form.",
"Still young and hungry, but experienced enough to know how to deliver a strong set to knock out even the most jaded of blues fans and concert goers.",
"After the opening \"Testify\", Stevie wastes no time in going into an electrifying performance of the Hendrix cover \"Voodoo Child (Slight Return)\", followed by 10 more songs from the first two albums.",
"SRV's official live album \"Live Alive\" was recorded as the band limped around the globe while in the latter stages of a battle with drug and alcohol addiction.",
"It still has its own magic moments, but it's hardly definitive.",
"\"Live at Carnegie Hall\" has its own special vibe, coming on SRV's b-day and featuring horns and other guests, making it a more than worthwhile live document, but again, not the definitive live SRV to me because of its atypical nature.",
"Other releases like \"In The Beginning\" capture Stevie's magic too, but that's a very early recording before the Double Trouble lineup that became famous was in place and had found the sound and written the songs that would bring the band to the public's eye.",
"Only this bonus disc presents Stevie with the Double Trouble band he recorded the albums with and playing in peak form.",
"It truly is a worthy standalone live album, so kudos to the label for including this instead of a useless disc full of demos or more alternate takes of songs that were already released.",
"No SRV collection is complete without \"Couldn't Stand The Weather\" and the wealth and quality of the bonus materials here make this the one and only version to buy!"
] |
For their third album, the Cranberries dropped producer Stephen Street for some guy who produced Bon Jovi. Not a good move. The production on songs such as "War Child" and "Bosnia" are simply over the top. They should've been buried. Do we really need a song in this world called "I Just Shot John Lennon"? I'm sure Dolores' heart was in the right place, but this is simply un-appealing! That being said, that's my only criticism of this album. "Hollywood" rocks even harder than "Zombie". "Salvation" and "Forever Yellow Skies", it's kick butt time! "When You're Gone", "Electric Blue" and "Joe" are sweet ballads. "I'm Still Remembering" is a call for affection. Ten great/good songs can make me forgive and forget the three bad ones. I liked this cd more and more over time, but there's definitely a "rushed" feel to some of it. As if the Cranberries just had to get a cd out quickly and slapped it together. Simply program out the three (bad)songs, then you'll remain faithful to the Crans! | 2 | positive | [
"For their third album, the Cranberries dropped producer Stephen Street for some guy who produced Bon Jovi.",
"Not a good move.",
"The production on songs such as \"War Child\" and \"Bosnia\" are simply over the top.",
"They should've been buried.",
"Do we really need a song in this world called \"I Just Shot John Lennon\"?",
"I'm sure Dolores' heart was in the right place, but this is simply un-appealing!",
"That being said, that's my only criticism of this album.",
"\"Hollywood\" rocks even harder than \"Zombie\".",
"\"Salvation\" and \"Forever Yellow Skies\", it's kick butt time!",
"\"When You're Gone\", \"Electric Blue\" and \"Joe\" are sweet ballads.",
"\"I'm Still Remembering\" is a call for affection.",
"Ten great/good songs can make me forgive and forget the three bad ones.",
"I liked this cd more and more over time, but there's definitely a \"rushed\" feel to some of it.",
"As if the Cranberries just had to get a cd out quickly and slapped it together.",
"Simply program out the three (bad)songs, then you'll remain faithful to the Crans!"
] |
who can compete with tolstoy?! who can portray life in more clarity dazzlezzan than he? who narrates to the reader that which causes more snows to melt and more waters to boil than he? although proust might penetrate his characters' forums in greater depth and although his mind might wander into larger and more far-flung kingdoms and might consider more ideas and although joyce might impress us with more florabundant virtuosity or astonish us with wind-swept innovation, it is tol-stoy that presents to us the human comedy in brilliant simplic-ity and clarity. how much we learn from this author! how many new absurdities he unveils to us! how many secrets he divulges! new vices, cutthroats, fallacies, flounderings in irra-tionality, enslavement to chimerae, consortions with succubae - all these shine brightly in tolstoy's cosmos with no less brilliantica than the red giant sirius! tolstoy exposes us immediately to a character's nobility or corruptibility, he does not obsess tediously on minutia, nor does he conflate what is insignificant, nor does melodramatize in a cheap attempt to twist the reader's nerves - in contrarium! he is faithful to life's maximo, he adheres to its covert principles and its clandestine regulations. just as newton astonishes us with three simple laws of motion, so elemantery that we are vexo-mystified that they were not discovered sooner, so too does tolstoy astound us again and again by exposing the hidden pecularities of his characters.
author of Lorelei Pursued, Wrestles with God | 2 | positive | [
"who can compete with tolstoy?!",
"who can portray life in more clarity dazzlezzan than he?",
"who narrates to the reader that which causes more snows to melt and more waters to boil than he?",
"although proust might penetrate his characters' forums in greater depth and although his mind might wander into larger and more far-flung kingdoms and might consider more ideas and although joyce might impress us with more florabundant virtuosity or astonish us with wind-swept innovation, it is tol-stoy that presents to us the human comedy in brilliant simplic-ity and clarity.",
"how much we learn from this author!",
"how many new absurdities he unveils to us!",
"how many secrets he divulges!",
"new vices, cutthroats, fallacies, flounderings in irra-tionality, enslavement to chimerae, consortions with succubae - all these shine brightly in tolstoy's cosmos with no less brilliantica than the red giant sirius!",
"tolstoy exposes us immediately to a character's nobility or corruptibility, he does not obsess tediously on minutia, nor does he conflate what is insignificant, nor does melodramatize in a cheap attempt to twist the reader's nerves - in contrarium!",
"he is faithful to life's maximo, he adheres to its covert principles and its clandestine regulations.",
"just as newton astonishes us with three simple laws of motion, so elemantery that we are vexo-mystified that they were not discovered sooner, so too does tolstoy astound us again and again by exposing the hidden pecularities of his characters.",
"author of Lorelei Pursued, Wrestles with God"
] |
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