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Somewhat stinky but my dog likes it! I can honestly say that my little chiquaqua likes this. I mix 3 scoops with water (as a gravy) and pour this over her food. She licked every bit of it up and that is saying a lot considering that she's a picky eater. I make all of her food and I purchased this just to make sure that she was getting all of the necessary vitamins and minerals she should have. I feed this to her 3 times a week with no problems. Not sure if one can just sprinkle on top of the regular food or not as the container does say to use as a gravy. This is for small breed dogs and will last for the month. To me, seems like one may have this for about two months as the scooper is fairly small. Overall, I am pleased and will continue to purchase this. | 2 | positive | [
"Somewhat stinky but my dog likes it!",
"I can honestly say that my little chiquaqua likes this.",
"I mix 3 scoops with water (as a gravy) and pour this over her food.",
"She licked every bit of it up and that is saying a lot considering that she's a picky eater.",
"I make all of her food and I purchased this just to make sure that she was getting all of the necessary vitamins and minerals she should have.",
"I feed this to her 3 times a week with no problems.",
"Not sure if one can just sprinkle on top of the regular food or not as the container does say to use as a gravy.",
"This is for small breed dogs and will last for the month.",
"To me, seems like one may have this for about two months as the scooper is fairly small.",
"Overall, I am pleased and will continue to purchase this."
] |
I originally bought a <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Wii-Pro-Gamer-s-Case/dp/B001MD84P2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Wii Pro Gamer's Case</a>, and it was great when I just had the console and a couple Wiimotes. As soon as I got a few accessories, I realized I needed something that could fit more stuff. The local Circuit City was having a going-out-of-business sale, and I decided to give this a shot [...]. I'm very glad I did.
The pack is two-level: about half of the top level is a space for the Wii console itself. It has two L-shaped brackets that conform to two corners of the console and a velcro strap that holds it in those brackets. The lower level is just an enclosed space that can hold anything from Wiimotes to game cases to Classic Controllers. There is a game holder on the roof of the pack that can hold 20+ games if you don't already have a binder.
The build quality seems to be above average and the zippers, while not heavy-duty like a good duffel bag, are better and thicker than most other cases I've seen. The shoulder sling is a little thin, but considering its maximum load will probably be around ten pounds, it will easily do the job.
There are complaints that the lower level should be compartmentalized. I don't know about others, but mine came with a piece of padding with velcro on the top and bottom that allows me to cordon off the lower level into two compartments. Not only does this let me separate different components, it also better supports the middle of the upper level tray that some have said can bend. I have not noticed any bending in the tray.
One of the nice things about the foldaway outer covering is that the sides fall away from the main body when the pack is opened. This allows you to load things in pretty tightly, and then when the pack is zipped up, everything gets compressed just a little more, keeping tension on it while traveling. Properly packed, this almost completely keeps items from shifting around during travel.
Now the eternal question with something like this: how to you pack everything up to maximize what you can hold? Here's how I do mine:
- The console itself goes in the space reserved for it. Duh.
- Put the four controllers next to the console on the top level. Facing the pack from the front, lay three Wiimotes (with sleeves) vertically in a row alternating tops and bottoms. This leaves just enough room to put the fourth Wiimote horizontally in front of them. This configuration has the bonus that the buttons basically never get pushed unless you absolutely mash something on top of the pack.
- The sensor bar goes to the left of the console.
- The travel A/V cable gets folded up and goes all the way across the back of the lower level.
- The two Classic Controllers (with their cables wrapped around them) go vertically on the left side of the lower level (they should pretty much go all the way from front to back).
- The four Nunchucks get put on the right side of the lower level.
- The power brick goes in the very front of the lower level.
- The game binder gets put on top of the console and Wiimotes.
This fits the important things pretty snugly while leaving room in the bottom for more accessories. Since I bought two Wii Motion Pluses, the new sleeves and attachments go on two of the Wiimotes on top while the extra sleeves go in the bottom compartment.
Pros
- Fits the console, sensor bar, four Wiimotes (including two with Motion Plus attachments), two Classic Controllers, four nunchucks, A/V cable, power brick, and games
- Build quality is above average
- Nylon external walls flex to absorb shocks
- Internals held together by velcro, so customizable
Cons
- Shoulder sling is a little thin
- If you plan to play while the console is still in the pack, the whole thing is too large to fit on most entertainment centers.
- Front pocket is flush, so it can't hold anything much bulkier than a game case.
Wish I could give 4.5 stars, but in my experience, it's closer to a 5 than a 4. The Wii has been my first foray into trying to set up a mobile gaming system. This pack has been a central part of that, and if you're doing the same, you could read my how-to guide here: [...] | 2 | positive | [
"I originally bought a <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Wii-Pro-Gamer-s-Case/dp/B001MD84P2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?",
"ie=UTF8\">Wii Pro Gamer's Case</a>, and it was great when I just had the console and a couple Wiimotes.",
"As soon as I got a few accessories, I realized I needed something that could fit more stuff.",
"The local Circuit City was having a going-out-of-business sale, and I decided to give this a shot [...",
"].",
"I'm very glad I did.",
"The pack is two-level: about half of the top level is a space for the Wii console itself.",
"It has two L-shaped brackets that conform to two corners of the console and a velcro strap that holds it in those brackets.",
"The lower level is just an enclosed space that can hold anything from Wiimotes to game cases to Classic Controllers.",
"There is a game holder on the roof of the pack that can hold 20+ games if you don't already have a binder.",
"The build quality seems to be above average and the zippers, while not heavy-duty like a good duffel bag, are better and thicker than most other cases I've seen.",
"The shoulder sling is a little thin, but considering its maximum load will probably be around ten pounds, it will easily do the job.",
"There are complaints that the lower level should be compartmentalized.",
"I don't know about others, but mine came with a piece of padding with velcro on the top and bottom that allows me to cordon off the lower level into two compartments.",
"Not only does this let me separate different components, it also better supports the middle of the upper level tray that some have said can bend.",
"I have not noticed any bending in the tray.",
"One of the nice things about the foldaway outer covering is that the sides fall away from the main body when the pack is opened.",
"This allows you to load things in pretty tightly, and then when the pack is zipped up, everything gets compressed just a little more, keeping tension on it while traveling.",
"Properly packed, this almost completely keeps items from shifting around during travel.",
"Now the eternal question with something like this: how to you pack everything up to maximize what you can hold?",
"Here's how I do mine:\n- The console itself goes in the space reserved for it.",
"Duh.",
"- Put the four controllers next to the console on the top level.",
"Facing the pack from the front, lay three Wiimotes (with sleeves) vertically in a row alternating tops and bottoms.",
"This leaves just enough room to put the fourth Wiimote horizontally in front of them.",
"This configuration has the bonus that the buttons basically never get pushed unless you absolutely mash something on top of the pack.",
"- The sensor bar goes to the left of the console.",
"- The travel A/V cable gets folded up and goes all the way across the back of the lower level.",
"- The two Classic Controllers (with their cables wrapped around them) go vertically on the left side of the lower level (they should pretty much go all the way from front to back).",
"- The four Nunchucks get put on the right side of the lower level.",
"- The power brick goes in the very front of the lower level.",
"- The game binder gets put on top of the console and Wiimotes.",
"This fits the important things pretty snugly while leaving room in the bottom for more accessories.",
"Since I bought two Wii Motion Pluses, the new sleeves and attachments go on two of the Wiimotes on top while the extra sleeves go in the bottom compartment.",
"Pros\n- Fits the console, sensor bar, four Wiimotes (including two with Motion Plus attachments), two Classic Controllers, four nunchucks, A/V cable, power brick, and games\n- Build quality is above average\n- Nylon external walls flex to absorb shocks\n- Internals held together by velcro, so customizable\n\nCons\n- Shoulder sling is a little thin\n- If you plan to play while the console is still in the pack, the whole thing is too large to fit on most entertainment centers.",
"- Front pocket is flush, so it can't hold anything much bulkier than a game case.",
"Wish I could give 4.",
"5 stars, but in my experience, it's closer to a 5 than a 4.",
"The Wii has been my first foray into trying to set up a mobile gaming system.",
"This pack has been a central part of that, and if you're doing the same, you could read my how-to guide here: [...",
"]"
] |
One of Alistair MacLean's finest suspense thrillers. It may be more well known to some readers as a movie with Rock Hudson. Suffice to say, MacLean's novel is much better in terms of plot, suspense and coherence. The scriptwriters were morons, they should have stayed with MacLean's plot. The movie changes the ending and, again, the ending is better in the book. So if you've seen the film, don't think everything in the book is the same. It's not.
MacLean seemed to feel at home in the Arctic. Several of his novels take place in the icy area and he always writes about it with skill. If you are reading one of his Arctic novels, even if it's July in Florida, you will feel chilled until you put the book down.
The characters are well-drawn, the plot is first-rate, the writing is excellence and the twists will keep the reading guessing. The movie theme was excellent and Patrick McGoohan had a great role as the British agent in the film, but those were the only two items noteworthy in the cinema version.
It's a great cold war thriller. | 2 | positive | [
"One of Alistair MacLean's finest suspense thrillers.",
"It may be more well known to some readers as a movie with Rock Hudson.",
"Suffice to say, MacLean's novel is much better in terms of plot, suspense and coherence.",
"The scriptwriters were morons, they should have stayed with MacLean's plot.",
"The movie changes the ending and, again, the ending is better in the book.",
"So if you've seen the film, don't think everything in the book is the same.",
"It's not.",
"MacLean seemed to feel at home in the Arctic.",
"Several of his novels take place in the icy area and he always writes about it with skill.",
"If you are reading one of his Arctic novels, even if it's July in Florida, you will feel chilled until you put the book down.",
"The characters are well-drawn, the plot is first-rate, the writing is excellence and the twists will keep the reading guessing.",
"The movie theme was excellent and Patrick McGoohan had a great role as the British agent in the film, but those were the only two items noteworthy in the cinema version.",
"It's a great cold war thriller."
] |
I've slammed the earlier version of this device (the m125) for its SMALL SCREEN, but adding color (and TFT at that) and rechargeable lithium battery are significant improvements that puts this unit into the realm of contenders.
However, keep in mind that this is still a compromise unit, with several drawbacks relative to the higher-priced m515 or Tungsten T, or to the color Clie models.
The m130 is functionally identical to the discontinued m105, with the exception of an expansion slot that you will probably never use, a faster processor, a fast USB cradle,a couple of software doodads, and now the color screen and rechargeable battery.
If you want the cheapest PALM-branded model with color and expansion capabilities, then the m125 is it. (You can get a used color IIIc model for a lot less, check around).
This model is still plagued by a small screen, and it's low-res at that.
With the built-in difficulty of pointing and clicking on a Palm device, size matters. But the color makes it far easier to see, so it's a trade-off.
The color Visor Prism has significantly greater screen real estate.
If you want to stay with Palm, consider the Palm m515. It comes in a super-slim package with a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery and a full-size screen (although low-res). The Tungsten T is even more gorgeous, with built-in bluetooth, a drop-down graffiti pad and a high-res screen and the latest Palm 5.0 software.
In that price range, however, a Pocket PC might make more sense (Palm still can't compete with the gorgeous iPaq active color screens).
Here's a basic product guide:
Palm m100/Handspring Visor/Palm Zire -- Bargain basement models with 2 MB of Ram. Good starter models for the price. Distinguishing characteristics: Visor has significantly larger screen/expansion slot and fast USB cradle. m100 has slower serial. Zire has rechargeable battery. Skimpy memory can not be upgraded on these Palm models.
Palm m105/Visor Deluxe/Visor Neo (hard to find) -- Workhorse models with 8 MB of Ram (plenty for monochrome models). Visor has bigger screen/USB/expansion slot. Neo has faster processor.
Palm m125/Visor Platinum/Visor Pro -- Upper middle class models. Visor has larger screen. Both have USB/expansion slot.
Palm m500 -- Classic. Smallest full-function PDA with lithium rechargeable battery. Sharp, full-size mono screen and expansion slot.
Visor Edge/Clie slimline -- ultraslim mono models sell at a premium. Edge is nearly discontinued and has a reputation for breaking. Sony models, while the new leader in price/performance, have a reputation for less-stellar customer service.
Palm m130 -- Fills consumer color niche. Compare to color Clie models, new color Handspring models (some with phones), Visor Prism. Small, bright screen, rechargeable battery, expandable.
Palm m515 -- the old top of the line. Screen is now brighter, 16 mb included, now we want higher resolution. Still, a great improvement over the horrible washed-out color on the Palm m505. Tungsten T -- The new top of the line. Triple Aces design, with top notch screen, bluetooth and drop-down graffiti pad. But no phone? Compare with top Sony models/iPaq.
Enjoy! | 2 | positive | [
"I've slammed the earlier version of this device (the m125) for its SMALL SCREEN, but adding color (and TFT at that) and rechargeable lithium battery are significant improvements that puts this unit into the realm of contenders.",
"However, keep in mind that this is still a compromise unit, with several drawbacks relative to the higher-priced m515 or Tungsten T, or to the color Clie models.",
"The m130 is functionally identical to the discontinued m105, with the exception of an expansion slot that you will probably never use, a faster processor, a fast USB cradle,a couple of software doodads, and now the color screen and rechargeable battery.",
"If you want the cheapest PALM-branded model with color and expansion capabilities, then the m125 is it.",
"(You can get a used color IIIc model for a lot less, check around).",
"This model is still plagued by a small screen, and it's low-res at that.",
"With the built-in difficulty of pointing and clicking on a Palm device, size matters.",
"But the color makes it far easier to see, so it's a trade-off.",
"The color Visor Prism has significantly greater screen real estate.",
"If you want to stay with Palm, consider the Palm m515.",
"It comes in a super-slim package with a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery and a full-size screen (although low-res).",
"The Tungsten T is even more gorgeous, with built-in bluetooth, a drop-down graffiti pad and a high-res screen and the latest Palm 5.",
"0 software.",
"In that price range, however, a Pocket PC might make more sense (Palm still can't compete with the gorgeous iPaq active color screens).",
"Here's a basic product guide:\nPalm m100/Handspring Visor/Palm Zire -- Bargain basement models with 2 MB of Ram.",
"Good starter models for the price.",
"Distinguishing characteristics: Visor has significantly larger screen/expansion slot and fast USB cradle.",
"m100 has slower serial.",
"Zire has rechargeable battery.",
"Skimpy memory can not be upgraded on these Palm models.",
"Palm m105/Visor Deluxe/Visor Neo (hard to find) -- Workhorse models with 8 MB of Ram (plenty for monochrome models).",
"Visor has bigger screen/USB/expansion slot.",
"Neo has faster processor.",
"Palm m125/Visor Platinum/Visor Pro -- Upper middle class models.",
"Visor has larger screen.",
"Both have USB/expansion slot.",
"Palm m500 -- Classic.",
"Smallest full-function PDA with lithium rechargeable battery.",
"Sharp, full-size mono screen and expansion slot.",
"Visor Edge/Clie slimline -- ultraslim mono models sell at a premium.",
"Edge is nearly discontinued and has a reputation for breaking.",
"Sony models, while the new leader in price/performance, have a reputation for less-stellar customer service.",
"Palm m130 -- Fills consumer color niche.",
"Compare to color Clie models, new color Handspring models (some with phones), Visor Prism.",
"Small, bright screen, rechargeable battery, expandable.",
"Palm m515 -- the old top of the line.",
"Screen is now brighter, 16 mb included, now we want higher resolution.",
"Still, a great improvement over the horrible washed-out color on the Palm m505.",
"Tungsten T -- The new top of the line.",
"Triple Aces design, with top notch screen, bluetooth and drop-down graffiti pad.",
"But no phone?",
"Compare with top Sony models/iPaq.",
"Enjoy!"
] |
I'm addicted to this color.
An I honestly just wanted to take a speck CandyShell for a spin.
It's wonderfully, solidly designed and made. The colors are beautiful.
Because protection is the priority here Yes, it is difficult to get on and off. but read the directions and follow them. You'll be fine.
After this experiment I've discovered I'm just not a shell/case customer. I like having the compact coverage of a skin rather than a hard case. But that's personal preference.
Overall this is a great product, just know that it's adding a bit of bulk and if you're ok with that, go for it. You'll really be getting your money's worth. | 2 | positive | [
"I'm addicted to this color.",
"An I honestly just wanted to take a speck CandyShell for a spin.",
"It's wonderfully, solidly designed and made.",
"The colors are beautiful.",
"Because protection is the priority here Yes, it is difficult to get on and off.",
"but read the directions and follow them.",
"You'll be fine.",
"After this experiment I've discovered I'm just not a shell/case customer.",
"I like having the compact coverage of a skin rather than a hard case.",
"But that's personal preference.",
"Overall this is a great product, just know that it's adding a bit of bulk and if you're ok with that, go for it.",
"You'll really be getting your money's worth."
] |
The actual quality of this media is good. Please note that something like this needs to be fairly thin so it will feed properly through the printer. I had no trouble with feeding, however the finished product is...well, kind of thin. I don't think someone will mistake these for professionally printed cards. But then, you're buying simple and convenient with this product, so I guess it kind of evens out.
These are marketed as two sided, and indeed I was able to print them double sided if I did it manually. That's to say, my printer has a function where it will print double sided without removing the paper. However, the paper handler can get kind of rough and it in fact detached a few cards from the sheet. When I did it manually (eschewing the paper handler) it worked fine. So take that for what it's worth...if you're doing double sided cards, you'll likely have best results if you kind of nanny this one page at a time.
I had no issues with the templates.
For quick and easy cards, for small home businesses, or if you need a few one-off cards...this product is great. | 2 | positive | [
"The actual quality of this media is good.",
"Please note that something like this needs to be fairly thin so it will feed properly through the printer.",
"I had no trouble with feeding, however the finished product is...",
"well, kind of thin.",
"I don't think someone will mistake these for professionally printed cards.",
"But then, you're buying simple and convenient with this product, so I guess it kind of evens out.",
"These are marketed as two sided, and indeed I was able to print them double sided if I did it manually.",
"That's to say, my printer has a function where it will print double sided without removing the paper.",
"However, the paper handler can get kind of rough and it in fact detached a few cards from the sheet.",
"When I did it manually (eschewing the paper handler) it worked fine.",
"So take that for what it's worth...",
"if you're doing double sided cards, you'll likely have best results if you kind of nanny this one page at a time.",
"I had no issues with the templates.",
"For quick and easy cards, for small home businesses, or if you need a few one-off cards...",
"this product is great."
] |
What if Tolstoy were writing Anna Karenina today? Would Anna be an Oprah Winfrey addict. Would she be dosing on prozac and diet pills. Would Lenin be struggling with an obsession for internet porn? Thankfully, we'll never know these answers. However, the questions seemed very relevant to me while reading 'The Corrections'.
How beautiful can a scene describing an old man arguing with his own excrement be? Can a person grow to love characters that have every single one of their secrets revealed? Are there not things that all people consider private? Do you really want to know anyone this well?
Jonathan Franzen has managed to collect together a family portrait so vivid that it captures the inside and out. However, the bad pun of truth here is that we only see the negative. Or, you might argue, we see only the truth, and there is no positive in the truth. Maybe, everyone is just this way. Maybe everyone is simply a pastiche of faults, clamboring through life, trying to make as little an ... of themselves as possible. An amazingly terrible insight that is bleated on and on throughout an otherwise brilliantly written work. Franzen's insights are too dead on to be produced by anyone other than a co-conspirator of the banal and hopeless. But if there is beauty in banality, if excrement - babbling nonsensical profanity as it drips down the side of a wall - can be beautiful, it is only Jonathan Franzen, in this big book, who has forseen this potential.
My final question: is it wrong for me to rate this novel with only four stars, when I admit completely that it was wonderful? Full of wonders. What must it have included to garner that one extra star? What was it missing? Not reality. Not clarity. Not humor or wit. Character growth is there. It's all there. Is it too real? Does it hit too close to home? Is it true that we really want to escape the world when we read these days, and not face things as they are? Maybe the final star is a strike against me, and not the book. Regardless, my rating stands. As for readers interested in buying - do not take this book to the beach with you, or on a cruise. Save it for those moments when you are in your house, drinking straight from the bottle, and wondering why everyone around you is so full of it. | 2 | positive | [
"What if Tolstoy were writing Anna Karenina today?",
"Would Anna be an Oprah Winfrey addict.",
"Would she be dosing on prozac and diet pills.",
"Would Lenin be struggling with an obsession for internet porn?",
"Thankfully, we'll never know these answers.",
"However, the questions seemed very relevant to me while reading 'The Corrections'.",
"How beautiful can a scene describing an old man arguing with his own excrement be?",
"Can a person grow to love characters that have every single one of their secrets revealed?",
"Are there not things that all people consider private?",
"Do you really want to know anyone this well?",
"Jonathan Franzen has managed to collect together a family portrait so vivid that it captures the inside and out.",
"However, the bad pun of truth here is that we only see the negative.",
"Or, you might argue, we see only the truth, and there is no positive in the truth.",
"Maybe, everyone is just this way.",
"Maybe everyone is simply a pastiche of faults, clamboring through life, trying to make as little an...",
"of themselves as possible.",
"An amazingly terrible insight that is bleated on and on throughout an otherwise brilliantly written work.",
"Franzen's insights are too dead on to be produced by anyone other than a co-conspirator of the banal and hopeless.",
"But if there is beauty in banality, if excrement - babbling nonsensical profanity as it drips down the side of a wall - can be beautiful, it is only Jonathan Franzen, in this big book, who has forseen this potential.",
"My final question: is it wrong for me to rate this novel with only four stars, when I admit completely that it was wonderful?",
"Full of wonders.",
"What must it have included to garner that one extra star?",
"What was it missing?",
"Not reality.",
"Not clarity.",
"Not humor or wit.",
"Character growth is there.",
"It's all there.",
"Is it too real?",
"Does it hit too close to home?",
"Is it true that we really want to escape the world when we read these days, and not face things as they are?",
"Maybe the final star is a strike against me, and not the book.",
"Regardless, my rating stands.",
"As for readers interested in buying - do not take this book to the beach with you, or on a cruise.",
"Save it for those moments when you are in your house, drinking straight from the bottle, and wondering why everyone around you is so full of it."
] |
all jarre fans..u gotta have this..it contains all the hits and much more..although u already have all the albums, here's 2 reasons why u should get this one..all the tracks are digitally remastered in 24 bit..hence absolute clarity..two, u don't have to pop all jarre's cds in your player..just this one..reason enough?..for those of you who don't know jm jarre..here's a good way to start..believe me..you'll love the music and the man..jean-michel jarre is truly the godfather of new age/electronica...cheers mates..this one stays in my changer | 2 | positive | [
"all jarre fans..",
"u gotta have this..",
"it contains all the hits and much more..",
"although u already have all the albums, here's 2 reasons why u should get this one..",
"all the tracks are digitally remastered in 24 bit..",
"hence absolute clarity..",
"two, u don't have to pop all jarre's cds in your player..",
"just this one..",
"reason enough?..",
"for those of you who don't know jm jarre..",
"here's a good way to start..",
"believe me..",
"you'll love the music and the man..",
"jean-michel jarre is truly the godfather of new age/electronica...",
"cheers mates..",
"this one stays in my changer"
] |
The main reason I am writing this is to warn to "never" oil the seal to make the lid install easier or perhaps stop the seal from seeping a bit while cooking. The lid seal is replaceable including the over pressure button seal in a kit. If the seal is lubricated it will slowly swell up to the point where it will no longer be usable because of it's excessive size. This comes from experience!
About 30 years ago it was suspected that aluminum was unhealthy to cook in so I replaced my aluminum cooker with the 6 quart Presto model 0135001 stainless steel pressure cooker from Service Merchandise now out of business. The only draw back is it's weight at 5.15 pounds, a couple pounds of meat added and liquid and it gets really heavy, hence the need for the helper handle. I have been able to replace the pot handle in the past and the long ago broken pot helper handle this year for this old cooker from Presto.
I have used a pressure cooker for over 40 years probably and still use it to this day in spite of all the new and very expensive cooking devices.
I use Bar Keepers Friend to clean the inside for difficult cooked on food that won't soak out. | 2 | positive | [
"The main reason I am writing this is to warn to \"never\" oil the seal to make the lid install easier or perhaps stop the seal from seeping a bit while cooking.",
"The lid seal is replaceable including the over pressure button seal in a kit.",
"If the seal is lubricated it will slowly swell up to the point where it will no longer be usable because of it's excessive size.",
"This comes from experience!",
"About 30 years ago it was suspected that aluminum was unhealthy to cook in so I replaced my aluminum cooker with the 6 quart Presto model 0135001 stainless steel pressure cooker from Service Merchandise now out of business.",
"The only draw back is it's weight at 5.",
"15 pounds, a couple pounds of meat added and liquid and it gets really heavy, hence the need for the helper handle.",
"I have been able to replace the pot handle in the past and the long ago broken pot helper handle this year for this old cooker from Presto.",
"I have used a pressure cooker for over 40 years probably and still use it to this day in spite of all the new and very expensive cooking devices.",
"I use Bar Keepers Friend to clean the inside for difficult cooked on food that won't soak out."
] |
Un pot pourri de ce qu'un fan de Rush recherche, voil une vue gnrale de Permanent Waves. Des paroles recherches, des rythmes complexes et accrocheurs (pour vous nombreux batteurs fans du groupe :), du rock crit avec grand art sans devenir strile. Tous les lments y sont pour en faire un classique du genre. Voici un aperu par titre :
The Spirit of Radio: N'importe qui ayant accs une station classic rock a de trs bonne chances d'tre dj tomb sur cet incontournable de concert pour Rush depuis 25 ans. Le riff de dpart est impressionnant et le petit bout reggae la fin est une heureuse trouvaille. propos de l'intgrit musicale vs la radio commerciale. Un classique. *****
Freewill: Un autre standard radiophonique. D'excellents vers de Neil Peart propos des dogmes. Le bridge donne un bon aperu du talent d'Alex Lifeson dans un solo brillant en plus des capacits hors du commun de M. Peart. ****
Jacob's Ladder: Ils s'amusent jouer en temps composs (11/4 au dbut et 6/8-7/8 pour la seconde partie). Le batteur que je suis peine toujours garder le beat tout le long :) Du rock mathmatique en deux mouvements. Un de mes favoris dans les oublies du band. *****
Entre Nous: Dernire contribution lyrique en solo de Geddy Lee. Celle-ci ne me fait pas lever autant que les autres. Une bonne transition dans le contexte de l'album malgr tout. ***1/2
Different Strings: Plus slow un peu que le reste de l'album. L'instrumentation est vraiment excellente en gnral. Dommage qu'elle soit aussi courte (le solo de la fin aurait gagner durer 30-40 sec. de plus). ****1/2
Natural Science: Tout un accomplissement! Un hymne la conscientisation face l'environnement en 3 parties. Excellents vers de Neil Peart (Living in their pools they soon forget about the sea). Dans mon top 3 des meilleures compos de 9+ minutes de Rush avec La Villa Strangiato et Xanadu. En concert c'est de la bombe! Excellent. *****
En bout de ligne, un album accessible runissant tous les aspects qui font de Rush une version amliore d'un trio rock conventionel. Paroles, technique, motion, nergie. Si vous ne bockez pas sur la voix disons "spciale" de Geddy Lee il y a de forte chance que vous deveniez acro de ces Torontois sympathiques :) Fortement recommand aux initis tout comme aux jeunes gens comme moi il y a 2 ans qui dsirent les connatre aprs avoir entendu quelques tounes. 5/5 capitaine! | 2 | positive | [
"Un pot pourri de ce qu'un fan de Rush recherche, voil une vue gnrale de Permanent Waves.",
"Des paroles recherches, des rythmes complexes et accrocheurs (pour vous nombreux batteurs fans du groupe :), du rock crit avec grand art sans devenir strile.",
"Tous les lments y sont pour en faire un classique du genre.",
"Voici un aperu par titre :\n\nThe Spirit of Radio: N'importe qui ayant accs une station classic rock a de trs bonne chances d'tre dj tomb sur cet incontournable de concert pour Rush depuis 25 ans.",
"Le riff de dpart est impressionnant et le petit bout reggae la fin est une heureuse trouvaille.",
"propos de l'intgrit musicale vs la radio commerciale.",
"Un classique.",
"*****\n\nFreewill: Un autre standard radiophonique.",
"D'excellents vers de Neil Peart propos des dogmes.",
"Le bridge donne un bon aperu du talent d'Alex Lifeson dans un solo brillant en plus des capacits hors du commun de M.",
"Peart.",
"****\n\nJacob's Ladder: Ils s'amusent jouer en temps composs (11/4 au dbut et 6/8-7/8 pour la seconde partie).",
"Le batteur que je suis peine toujours garder le beat tout le long :) Du rock mathmatique en deux mouvements.",
"Un de mes favoris dans les oublies du band.",
"*****\n\nEntre Nous: Dernire contribution lyrique en solo de Geddy Lee.",
"Celle-ci ne me fait pas lever autant que les autres.",
"Une bonne transition dans le contexte de l'album malgr tout.",
"***1/2\n\nDifferent Strings: Plus slow un peu que le reste de l'album.",
"L'instrumentation est vraiment excellente en gnral.",
"Dommage qu'elle soit aussi courte (le solo de la fin aurait gagner durer 30-40 sec.",
"de plus).",
"****1/2\n\nNatural Science: Tout un accomplissement!",
"Un hymne la conscientisation face l'environnement en 3 parties.",
"Excellents vers de Neil Peart (Living in their pools they soon forget about the sea).",
"Dans mon top 3 des meilleures compos de 9+ minutes de Rush avec La Villa Strangiato et Xanadu.",
"En concert c'est de la bombe!",
"Excellent.",
"*****\n\nEn bout de ligne, un album accessible runissant tous les aspects qui font de Rush une version amliore d'un trio rock conventionel.",
"Paroles, technique, motion, nergie.",
"Si vous ne bockez pas sur la voix disons \"spciale\" de Geddy Lee il y a de forte chance que vous deveniez acro de ces Torontois sympathiques :) Fortement recommand aux initis tout comme aux jeunes gens comme moi il y a 2 ans qui dsirent les connatre aprs avoir entendu quelques tounes.",
"5/5 capitaine!"
] |
WOW! I'm amazed with Klipsch quality! This ProMedia system is amazing!
I was searching for a high-quality 2.1 PC speaker system, and I was willing to dish-out $100-$200 for a good one; I've had many cheaper systems, which I did not especially grow fond of and did not last. Therefore I was willing pay for a good system that would please my ears and last me a long time. It came down to this Klipsch ProMedia 2.1, the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 GMX, and the Logitech Z-2300 2.1 Speaker System; I had a difficult time deciding, and read reviews all over the internet before deciding. There are a ton of webpages dedicated to comparing and reviewing these systems, as they are all a great balance between cost and supreme audio quality (why pay over $400 for a BOSE system, when these are available?).
The ProMedia 2.1 (albeit older and less asthetically pleasing) is more power than the ProMedia 2.1 GMX system, so that ruled out the GMX, for I care more about quality and power than just the speaker's cool appearance. And for the Logitech Z-2300 system, although great in its own right, couldn't fully compare to the ProMedia 2.1 system.
First of all, the ProMedia 2.1 is cheaper online than the Logitech, most likely due to the manufacturing age difference. Secondly, the Klipsch system has massive subwoofer (comparable to the Logitech system), but has both a primary driver AND a separate tweeter for each speaker, whereas the Logitech system ONLY has the primary driver. This drastically improves the high-frequency sounds, and thus a better music, movie, and game experience. Also, Klipsch has been around longer and is more trusted for quality construction, materials, and endurance than Logitech. These were my deciding factors for purchasing the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 speaker system. Now I have used many Logitech systems in the past, which I enjoyed, so I'm not dissing Logitech, for they do make great PC speakers. But if you're stuck on a decision between the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 system and the Logitech Z-2300 system like I was, hopefully you'll make the right choice as I did and go with Klipsch. | 2 | positive | [
"WOW!",
"I'm amazed with Klipsch quality!",
"This ProMedia system is amazing!",
"I was searching for a high-quality 2.",
"1 PC speaker system, and I was willing to dish-out $100-$200 for a good one; I've had many cheaper systems, which I did not especially grow fond of and did not last.",
"Therefore I was willing pay for a good system that would please my ears and last me a long time.",
"It came down to this Klipsch ProMedia 2.",
"1, the Klipsch ProMedia 2.",
"1 GMX, and the Logitech Z-2300 2.",
"1 Speaker System; I had a difficult time deciding, and read reviews all over the internet before deciding.",
"There are a ton of webpages dedicated to comparing and reviewing these systems, as they are all a great balance between cost and supreme audio quality (why pay over $400 for a BOSE system, when these are available?",
").",
"The ProMedia 2.",
"1 (albeit older and less asthetically pleasing) is more power than the ProMedia 2.",
"1 GMX system, so that ruled out the GMX, for I care more about quality and power than just the speaker's cool appearance.",
"And for the Logitech Z-2300 system, although great in its own right, couldn't fully compare to the ProMedia 2.",
"1 system.",
"First of all, the ProMedia 2.",
"1 is cheaper online than the Logitech, most likely due to the manufacturing age difference.",
"Secondly, the Klipsch system has massive subwoofer (comparable to the Logitech system), but has both a primary driver AND a separate tweeter for each speaker, whereas the Logitech system ONLY has the primary driver.",
"This drastically improves the high-frequency sounds, and thus a better music, movie, and game experience.",
"Also, Klipsch has been around longer and is more trusted for quality construction, materials, and endurance than Logitech.",
"These were my deciding factors for purchasing the Klipsch ProMedia 2.",
"1 speaker system.",
"Now I have used many Logitech systems in the past, which I enjoyed, so I'm not dissing Logitech, for they do make great PC speakers.",
"But if you're stuck on a decision between the Klipsch ProMedia 2.",
"1 system and the Logitech Z-2300 system like I was, hopefully you'll make the right choice as I did and go with Klipsch."
] |
You can immediately tell that there was a lot of dedication and effort put into this adventure game; the graphics are outstanding, animation is realistic, the dialogue, both verbal and subtitled was translated in several languages including Spanish, German, French and Italian (and Blue Cheese!)
You are in control of Kate Walker, a young lawyer that has a very specific agenda of signing a deal for her company to acquire a long-established automaton factory located in Valadilene, France. What seemed liked a straightforward, ordinary business transaction becomes an unexpected quest in search for a legendary man, known as Hans Voralberg.
The plot is intriguing, it succeeds in grabbing your attention, and the adventure unfolds in a very dramatic and cinematic way, but it doesn't really fulfils the expectations for people who are looking for a challenge.
The game seems more like an interactive novel where you unveil the plot as you progress, than it is a true adventure game. Some puzzles are there to give it a sense of challenge, but the linear approach of it made them very simple to figure out.
The dialog is remarkable, and there is plenty of it in this game. A negative side about it is that in between the entire dialog there are important clues for the adventure, so it is unavoidable to go through all of it in order to progress. There's a button available to skip the dialog, although I would suggest against doing that as there are many instances where the dialog is not repeated.
4 stars for a great effort, and for the overall entertainment value, I took one star out for the lack of a true challenge. | 2 | positive | [
"You can immediately tell that there was a lot of dedication and effort put into this adventure game; the graphics are outstanding, animation is realistic, the dialogue, both verbal and subtitled was translated in several languages including Spanish, German, French and Italian (and Blue Cheese!",
")\nYou are in control of Kate Walker, a young lawyer that has a very specific agenda of signing a deal for her company to acquire a long-established automaton factory located in Valadilene, France.",
"What seemed liked a straightforward, ordinary business transaction becomes an unexpected quest in search for a legendary man, known as Hans Voralberg.",
"The plot is intriguing, it succeeds in grabbing your attention, and the adventure unfolds in a very dramatic and cinematic way, but it doesn't really fulfils the expectations for people who are looking for a challenge.",
"The game seems more like an interactive novel where you unveil the plot as you progress, than it is a true adventure game.",
"Some puzzles are there to give it a sense of challenge, but the linear approach of it made them very simple to figure out.",
"The dialog is remarkable, and there is plenty of it in this game.",
"A negative side about it is that in between the entire dialog there are important clues for the adventure, so it is unavoidable to go through all of it in order to progress.",
"There's a button available to skip the dialog, although I would suggest against doing that as there are many instances where the dialog is not repeated.",
"4 stars for a great effort, and for the overall entertainment value, I took one star out for the lack of a true challenge."
] |
While Lady Antebellum continues sweeping the pop-country charts, Little Big Town bubbles under, threatening to explode. The Reason Why shows why. This male-female quartet brings excellent writing, layered voices creatively arranged in soaring harmonies, and a kicking country-rock sound that makes the Eagles sound like old men. "Runaway Train," with its hot guitar licks and chuffing percussion, will be a runaway hit. "The Reason Why" sighs in a choir of call-and-response harmony. "Rain on a Tin Roof" is an imagery-laden gem. And the feisty "Little White Church" will have you slapping your hips before you know what's happened. If this release doesn't finally break LBT into the big time, there's no justice in the music world. After three albums nearly as good, The Reason Why is the reason why Little Big Town deserves its own zip code. Now. | 2 | positive | [
"While Lady Antebellum continues sweeping the pop-country charts, Little Big Town bubbles under, threatening to explode.",
"The Reason Why shows why.",
"This male-female quartet brings excellent writing, layered voices creatively arranged in soaring harmonies, and a kicking country-rock sound that makes the Eagles sound like old men.",
"\"Runaway Train,\" with its hot guitar licks and chuffing percussion, will be a runaway hit.",
"\"The Reason Why\" sighs in a choir of call-and-response harmony.",
"\"Rain on a Tin Roof\" is an imagery-laden gem.",
"And the feisty \"Little White Church\" will have you slapping your hips before you know what's happened.",
"If this release doesn't finally break LBT into the big time, there's no justice in the music world.",
"After three albums nearly as good, The Reason Why is the reason why Little Big Town deserves its own zip code.",
"Now."
] |
A sublime, suspenseful confection from Alfred Hitchcock, 1959's "North by Northwest" has become a classic addition to the master's canon even though it lacks the risk-taking gravity of his then-just-released "Vertigo" or the blood-curdling thrills of his next classic film, "Psycho". This stands the test of time as a sophisticated thriller that is alternately clever and contrived, fast-paced and glamorous.
It is the ideal showcase for the debonair but innately accessible Cary Grant, starring as the prototypical wronged man who unwillingly embarks on a perilous odyssey away from the comfortably insulated life he led. Grant seems to thrive best when his character, a successful Madison Avenue advertising executive named Roger Thornhill, is put in inexplicable situations that build into a series of unforeseen events leading ultimately to a seemingly conspiratorial group of spies and assassins by way of a variety of locales that includes Grand Central Station, the United Nations building and Mount Rushmore. For someone used to making up the "truth" in advertising copy for marketing purposes, Thornhill is vulnerable to his own medicine at a much higher cost...his life. After getting abducted by a pair of thugs, he is forced to drink a pint of bourbon under the mistaken assumption that he is a government undercover Federal agent. A murder frame-up follows, and then he is on the run as an implicated suspect. He takes on yet another identity while confronted with even more mayhem and a world of espionage, an unbelieving mother, and Eve Kendall, a mysterious blonde, played with surprising elan by Eva Marie Saint. One wonders why she didn't play more femme fatales during her career...she seems a natural at it. Is it all a little too far-fetched? You bet. But under Hitchcock's sure direction and recognizable visual style, it is also one of the most supremely entertaining of movies.
There are a plethora of memorable scenes, set pieces really for Hitchcock to concoct some suspense in order to showcase his unique visual style. These include the wonderful crop-dusting sequence where Thornhill tries to outrun a nefarious biplane into a dried-up cornfield, the knifing of the real Lester Townsend at the UN and the final scaling of Mount Rushmore's Presidential faces to escape the villains. That's where appropriately the final salvation occurs, and Thornhill and Kendall then end up in the upper berth of a Pullman car just as they started. The film is filled with many humorous touches such as Thornhill's drunken scene at the police station (preceded by a rather politically incorrect drunk driving chase sequence), the extended seduction scenes between Thornhill and Kendall on the train, the auction scene where Thornhill is trying to get captured by the police to avoid the spies, and his unexpected marriage proposal as the lovers hang precariously between Washington's and Jefferson's foreheads. James Mason lends his particular savoir faire to the role of duplicitous foreign spy Phillip Vandamm, and a young Martin Landau is appropriately sinister as the sexually questionable henchman, Leonard. Much of the credit for the film's success belongs to Ernest Lehman, who penned the original screenplay, and Bernard Herrmann for his atmospheric score. The DVD includes a brief, informative making-of documentary hosted by Saint. | 2 | positive | [
"A sublime, suspenseful confection from Alfred Hitchcock, 1959's \"North by Northwest\" has become a classic addition to the master's canon even though it lacks the risk-taking gravity of his then-just-released \"Vertigo\" or the blood-curdling thrills of his next classic film, \"Psycho\".",
"This stands the test of time as a sophisticated thriller that is alternately clever and contrived, fast-paced and glamorous.",
"It is the ideal showcase for the debonair but innately accessible Cary Grant, starring as the prototypical wronged man who unwillingly embarks on a perilous odyssey away from the comfortably insulated life he led.",
"Grant seems to thrive best when his character, a successful Madison Avenue advertising executive named Roger Thornhill, is put in inexplicable situations that build into a series of unforeseen events leading ultimately to a seemingly conspiratorial group of spies and assassins by way of a variety of locales that includes Grand Central Station, the United Nations building and Mount Rushmore.",
"For someone used to making up the \"truth\" in advertising copy for marketing purposes, Thornhill is vulnerable to his own medicine at a much higher cost...",
"his life.",
"After getting abducted by a pair of thugs, he is forced to drink a pint of bourbon under the mistaken assumption that he is a government undercover Federal agent.",
"A murder frame-up follows, and then he is on the run as an implicated suspect.",
"He takes on yet another identity while confronted with even more mayhem and a world of espionage, an unbelieving mother, and Eve Kendall, a mysterious blonde, played with surprising elan by Eva Marie Saint.",
"One wonders why she didn't play more femme fatales during her career...",
"she seems a natural at it.",
"Is it all a little too far-fetched?",
"You bet.",
"But under Hitchcock's sure direction and recognizable visual style, it is also one of the most supremely entertaining of movies.",
"There are a plethora of memorable scenes, set pieces really for Hitchcock to concoct some suspense in order to showcase his unique visual style.",
"These include the wonderful crop-dusting sequence where Thornhill tries to outrun a nefarious biplane into a dried-up cornfield, the knifing of the real Lester Townsend at the UN and the final scaling of Mount Rushmore's Presidential faces to escape the villains.",
"That's where appropriately the final salvation occurs, and Thornhill and Kendall then end up in the upper berth of a Pullman car just as they started.",
"The film is filled with many humorous touches such as Thornhill's drunken scene at the police station (preceded by a rather politically incorrect drunk driving chase sequence), the extended seduction scenes between Thornhill and Kendall on the train, the auction scene where Thornhill is trying to get captured by the police to avoid the spies, and his unexpected marriage proposal as the lovers hang precariously between Washington's and Jefferson's foreheads.",
"James Mason lends his particular savoir faire to the role of duplicitous foreign spy Phillip Vandamm, and a young Martin Landau is appropriately sinister as the sexually questionable henchman, Leonard.",
"Much of the credit for the film's success belongs to Ernest Lehman, who penned the original screenplay, and Bernard Herrmann for his atmospheric score.",
"The DVD includes a brief, informative making-of documentary hosted by Saint."
] |
CyberLink PowerDirector 10 is a video production application that can be used to assemble all manner of video projects. Normally when I think of CyberLink I think of DVD playback software so PowerDirector was not a product with which I was previously aware. I have worked with other video production software, namely Pinnacle Studio and especially Corel VideoStudio, so I was interested in comparing PowerDirector to these products. While PowerDirector is not perfect it is a good software package.
Installation of the application from the DVD was quite painless. The installer asked me a few simple questions and shortly thereafter I was off and running. The install didn't take long and ran into no glitches. Once finished, I launched the application and was ready to start working.
First things first - unlike other video editing applications I have used, PowerDirector runs as a native 64-bit application on my system, not a 32-bit application in compatibility mode. For some this won't matter, but what this really means is that it should run faster as it has the full 64-bit address space. While it is very likely that other applications will be available as 64-bit applications in the near future, PowerDirector is already there.
The similarity of the graphical interface between PowerDirector and other applications of the same type is striking, at least in terms of color scheme and basic layout. All of the applications I have tried (with the notable exception of a single shareware application) have a slate gray color scheme with dark backgrounds, gloomy gray palettes and neutral colors for the menu systems. I am not sure why this has been adopted as a standard. Also, all have a review window in the upper right of the client window, a media palette in the upper left and center and a timeline-style editor on the bottom where you can drag and drop media files and text to compose the video.
Once past the basic layout of the GUI, PowerDirector goes its own way. The basic interface is very clean and uncluttered and the timeline is divided into logical track groupings to make editing straightforward and easy. By the smart use of tab controls everything is very well organized.
CyberLink has included a very generous set of transition effects as well as media files. What really startled me most in this regard is the inclusion of sound clips from which you can build a soundtrack to your video production, all without needing ti import more music files or audio clips. Clicking and dragging to the timeline is all that is required to put together a complete video production.
I decided to use PowerDirector to put together a stop-motion video with a series of still pictures. I have over 500 pictures in the series and the purpose behind all of these pictures was to tell a story and to create a video from them. I was able to import the images, select them all, drop them on the timeline and play them back without any trouble, but I did run into a small disappointment in the settings in the process of putting this together.. Rather than set the image duration on all 500+ images, I instead went into the application settings and changed the default. The installed default was 5 seconds, and I had in mind to change it to 0.1 second, but the application only allowed me to set it to 0.2 and gave me no indicator at all that the setting was invalid.
Another disappointment was that I found absolutely nothing in the documentation or the help file to tell me what I needed to do in order to create stop-motion videos. I finally resorted to an online search which took me where I needed to go.
I have a webcam on my computer and in playing with the interface I ended up in the Capture area. PowerDirector immediately found my webcam, turned it on and I found myself looking at my own face on the screen. This was a startling but good surprise - PowerDirector had no issues with setting up my webcam for capture.
Creating a video from a completed timeline is simple and straightforward. It provides output for AVI, MPEG, MOV, WMV, FLV and more. Of the applications of this type that I have used, PowerDirector has the widest variety of available formats. And, yes, it's fast.
I have not played with the 3D effects or the disc creation. I have explored a little, though, and it looks like creating a DVD is a straightforward task. I will try this later.
Many reviewers have complained about stability issues with PowerDirector and I have just not seen any issues so far. The application has been fast, stable and easy to work with. That does not invalidate their claims though - there are enough people that have stability issues that it leaves one to wonder what I am doing differently (what what I am NOT doing). From my personal experience, though, I have not had a moment's trouble with PowerDirector.
There is no question that PowerDirector is a powerful application for creating videos. It is easy to use and it is fast. For me it has been stable. It is not perfect, but I am satisfied with it and based on my own experiences with it I can recommend it to anyone wanting to create video content. | 2 | positive | [
"CyberLink PowerDirector 10 is a video production application that can be used to assemble all manner of video projects.",
"Normally when I think of CyberLink I think of DVD playback software so PowerDirector was not a product with which I was previously aware.",
"I have worked with other video production software, namely Pinnacle Studio and especially Corel VideoStudio, so I was interested in comparing PowerDirector to these products.",
"While PowerDirector is not perfect it is a good software package.",
"Installation of the application from the DVD was quite painless.",
"The installer asked me a few simple questions and shortly thereafter I was off and running.",
"The install didn't take long and ran into no glitches.",
"Once finished, I launched the application and was ready to start working.",
"First things first - unlike other video editing applications I have used, PowerDirector runs as a native 64-bit application on my system, not a 32-bit application in compatibility mode.",
"For some this won't matter, but what this really means is that it should run faster as it has the full 64-bit address space.",
"While it is very likely that other applications will be available as 64-bit applications in the near future, PowerDirector is already there.",
"The similarity of the graphical interface between PowerDirector and other applications of the same type is striking, at least in terms of color scheme and basic layout.",
"All of the applications I have tried (with the notable exception of a single shareware application) have a slate gray color scheme with dark backgrounds, gloomy gray palettes and neutral colors for the menu systems.",
"I am not sure why this has been adopted as a standard.",
"Also, all have a review window in the upper right of the client window, a media palette in the upper left and center and a timeline-style editor on the bottom where you can drag and drop media files and text to compose the video.",
"Once past the basic layout of the GUI, PowerDirector goes its own way.",
"The basic interface is very clean and uncluttered and the timeline is divided into logical track groupings to make editing straightforward and easy.",
"By the smart use of tab controls everything is very well organized.",
"CyberLink has included a very generous set of transition effects as well as media files.",
"What really startled me most in this regard is the inclusion of sound clips from which you can build a soundtrack to your video production, all without needing ti import more music files or audio clips.",
"Clicking and dragging to the timeline is all that is required to put together a complete video production.",
"I decided to use PowerDirector to put together a stop-motion video with a series of still pictures.",
"I have over 500 pictures in the series and the purpose behind all of these pictures was to tell a story and to create a video from them.",
"I was able to import the images, select them all, drop them on the timeline and play them back without any trouble, but I did run into a small disappointment in the settings in the process of putting this together..",
"Rather than set the image duration on all 500+ images, I instead went into the application settings and changed the default.",
"The installed default was 5 seconds, and I had in mind to change it to 0.",
"1 second, but the application only allowed me to set it to 0.",
"2 and gave me no indicator at all that the setting was invalid.",
"Another disappointment was that I found absolutely nothing in the documentation or the help file to tell me what I needed to do in order to create stop-motion videos.",
"I finally resorted to an online search which took me where I needed to go.",
"I have a webcam on my computer and in playing with the interface I ended up in the Capture area.",
"PowerDirector immediately found my webcam, turned it on and I found myself looking at my own face on the screen.",
"This was a startling but good surprise - PowerDirector had no issues with setting up my webcam for capture.",
"Creating a video from a completed timeline is simple and straightforward.",
"It provides output for AVI, MPEG, MOV, WMV, FLV and more.",
"Of the applications of this type that I have used, PowerDirector has the widest variety of available formats.",
"And, yes, it's fast.",
"I have not played with the 3D effects or the disc creation.",
"I have explored a little, though, and it looks like creating a DVD is a straightforward task.",
"I will try this later.",
"Many reviewers have complained about stability issues with PowerDirector and I have just not seen any issues so far.",
"The application has been fast, stable and easy to work with.",
"That does not invalidate their claims though - there are enough people that have stability issues that it leaves one to wonder what I am doing differently (what what I am NOT doing).",
"From my personal experience, though, I have not had a moment's trouble with PowerDirector.",
"There is no question that PowerDirector is a powerful application for creating videos.",
"It is easy to use and it is fast.",
"For me it has been stable.",
"It is not perfect, but I am satisfied with it and based on my own experiences with it I can recommend it to anyone wanting to create video content."
] |
I love Fiestaware! It's so versital and pretty, not to mention sturdy. I'm purchasing this for my Mom to "complete" a set for her. Though do you ever complete a set? It's so great to mix and match them! I have cobalt and lemongrass in four place settings with lots of different serving pieces. And now I'm hooked on shamrock and peacock together. But they all work wonderfully together! We also have pieces that are antique that we still use in colors that have been long retired. Fiesta goes from casual to a more formal setting with just a change of table linens and some chargers (ok, I do have formal china but I love my Fiesta the best!). Guests love the table settings and I love the easy care! I can cook and serve in them and my husband can load them in the dish washer (thanks honey!) or if I hand wash the plates when just the two of us eat it's so easy to take care of them. They've even survived a couple of drops and not broken. How could it get any better?!? More cabinet space for more Fiesta ware! | 2 | positive | [
"I love Fiestaware!",
"It's so versital and pretty, not to mention sturdy.",
"I'm purchasing this for my Mom to \"complete\" a set for her.",
"Though do you ever complete a set?",
"It's so great to mix and match them!",
"I have cobalt and lemongrass in four place settings with lots of different serving pieces.",
"And now I'm hooked on shamrock and peacock together.",
"But they all work wonderfully together!",
"We also have pieces that are antique that we still use in colors that have been long retired.",
"Fiesta goes from casual to a more formal setting with just a change of table linens and some chargers (ok, I do have formal china but I love my Fiesta the best!",
").",
"Guests love the table settings and I love the easy care!",
"I can cook and serve in them and my husband can load them in the dish washer (thanks honey!",
") or if I hand wash the plates when just the two of us eat it's so easy to take care of them.",
"They've even survived a couple of drops and not broken.",
"How could it get any better?!",
"?",
"More cabinet space for more Fiesta ware!"
] |
I mounted this on my Henry lever action .22. It fits the Henry, which is pre-grooved for rings, very nicely. I didn't have to get new rings nor take off the iron sights, which was a big plus for me.
I am not an expert on glasses so I won't (and can't) get too technical. Lens very clear at all magnifications. I was a little surprised nothing was included for "clicking" the elevation/windage, but my pocket knife did the trick quite nicely anyway. My local indoor range only goes to 50 yards and it took me about maybe 15 minutes to get it sighted in pretty close to what I wanted. I was shooting dime sized 5-shot patterns in no time (from a sitting position, haven't done prone or off-hand yet).
All in all, I doubt you can find a better bargain on Amazon than this guy if you need a cheap yet efficient rimfire scope. 100% recommended. | 2 | positive | [
"I mounted this on my Henry lever action.",
"22.",
"It fits the Henry, which is pre-grooved for rings, very nicely.",
"I didn't have to get new rings nor take off the iron sights, which was a big plus for me.",
"I am not an expert on glasses so I won't (and can't) get too technical.",
"Lens very clear at all magnifications.",
"I was a little surprised nothing was included for \"clicking\" the elevation/windage, but my pocket knife did the trick quite nicely anyway.",
"My local indoor range only goes to 50 yards and it took me about maybe 15 minutes to get it sighted in pretty close to what I wanted.",
"I was shooting dime sized 5-shot patterns in no time (from a sitting position, haven't done prone or off-hand yet).",
"All in all, I doubt you can find a better bargain on Amazon than this guy if you need a cheap yet efficient rimfire scope.",
"100% recommended."
] |
In my opinion, when Sally Field got back from the meeting with Wilford Brimley, she should have received her pink slip from the newspaper.
And when she asks, "Where is my editor?" she should be told, "Fired."
It was the editor who put her up to the news items that ruined Paul Newman's business and killed Teresa Peron.
It isn't enough for the editor to say, "We're not going to retract anything, but we have a lot of explaining to do." They killed an innocent woman.
Still, it's a great movie, and Paul Newman's intricate, subtle revenge is the highlight. His dialogue in the meeting with Brimley is classic.
"Everybody here is smart, everybody is just doing their job, and Teresa Person is dead. Who do I see about that?"
Ingenious story about the press and law enforcement conspiring to ruin an innocent man, and his clever revenge which destroys them all. | 2 | positive | [
"In my opinion, when Sally Field got back from the meeting with Wilford Brimley, she should have received her pink slip from the newspaper.",
"And when she asks, \"Where is my editor?",
"\" she should be told, \"Fired.",
"\"\n\nIt was the editor who put her up to the news items that ruined Paul Newman's business and killed Teresa Peron.",
"It isn't enough for the editor to say, \"We're not going to retract anything, but we have a lot of explaining to do.",
"\" They killed an innocent woman.",
"Still, it's a great movie, and Paul Newman's intricate, subtle revenge is the highlight.",
"His dialogue in the meeting with Brimley is classic.",
"\"Everybody here is smart, everybody is just doing their job, and Teresa Person is dead.",
"Who do I see about that?",
"\"\n\nIngenious story about the press and law enforcement conspiring to ruin an innocent man, and his clever revenge which destroys them all."
] |
A blend of fact and fiction, with documentary footage combined with a film about a photographer whose life is being impacted by "other realities," "What the Bleep" works best as a documentary, with the plot sections being a bit labored, and really bogging down in a lengthy wedding sequence.
Many of the questions raised by those being interviewed are thought provoking, and explore the possibilities that quantum physics has brought to our universe. The theories are fascinating, as they imply that our inner world influences our outer world, rather than the commonly thought reasoning that we are creatures of our environment, but some the answers range from excellent to ludicrous. The biggest "red flag" entry in the nonsense category is the statement from Dr. Candace Pert, who claims that Columbus' ships were invisible to the natives because they had never encountered ships before, and were not able to see them until their shaman revealed them. It would be interesting to compare the size of the dugout canoes used by the natives, which were huge, and Columbus' ships, which were very small.
As psychiatrist Jeffrey Satinover states in his interview concerning reality, "Anyone who spends too much time trying to explain it is likely to get lost in the rabbit hole," and this is what tends to happen, including many cookie cutter responses on religion, and questionable theories on morality.
The good part of this film is that it challenges the meaning of existence, and if it leads anyone who has not already done so to ask "who am I and what am I doing with my life ?," and to further their knowledge of quantum physics, the film has been a great benefit, but there is a danger that the scenario of Dr. Pert's mythical natives and shaman will be repeated, wrapped up in a New Age package, with Ramtha (who is channeled by J.Z. Knight in the film) at the helm.
The film includes some clever graphics, with the central character, Amanda, played by Marlee Matlin (Best Actress Oscar winner for the 1988 "Children of a Lesser God"). The cast also includes Elaine Hendrix as her goofy and sweet friend, John Ross Bowie as Elliot, and Barry Newman as her boss.
Total running time is 108 minutes.
The "B" side of the DVD contains approximately 75 minutes of interviews with cast and filmmakers, and a very beautiful music video, by the group Aeon Spoke, of a song called "Emmanuel." | 2 | positive | [
"A blend of fact and fiction, with documentary footage combined with a film about a photographer whose life is being impacted by \"other realities,\" \"What the Bleep\" works best as a documentary, with the plot sections being a bit labored, and really bogging down in a lengthy wedding sequence.",
"Many of the questions raised by those being interviewed are thought provoking, and explore the possibilities that quantum physics has brought to our universe.",
"The theories are fascinating, as they imply that our inner world influences our outer world, rather than the commonly thought reasoning that we are creatures of our environment, but some the answers range from excellent to ludicrous.",
"The biggest \"red flag\" entry in the nonsense category is the statement from Dr.",
"Candace Pert, who claims that Columbus' ships were invisible to the natives because they had never encountered ships before, and were not able to see them until their shaman revealed them.",
"It would be interesting to compare the size of the dugout canoes used by the natives, which were huge, and Columbus' ships, which were very small.",
"As psychiatrist Jeffrey Satinover states in his interview concerning reality, \"Anyone who spends too much time trying to explain it is likely to get lost in the rabbit hole,\" and this is what tends to happen, including many cookie cutter responses on religion, and questionable theories on morality.",
"The good part of this film is that it challenges the meaning of existence, and if it leads anyone who has not already done so to ask \"who am I and what am I doing with my life?",
",\" and to further their knowledge of quantum physics, the film has been a great benefit, but there is a danger that the scenario of Dr.",
"Pert's mythical natives and shaman will be repeated, wrapped up in a New Age package, with Ramtha (who is channeled by J.",
"Z. Knight in the film) at the helm.",
"The film includes some clever graphics, with the central character, Amanda, played by Marlee Matlin (Best Actress Oscar winner for the 1988 \"Children of a Lesser God\").",
"The cast also includes Elaine Hendrix as her goofy and sweet friend, John Ross Bowie as Elliot, and Barry Newman as her boss.",
"Total running time is 108 minutes.",
"The \"B\" side of the DVD contains approximately 75 minutes of interviews with cast and filmmakers, and a very beautiful music video, by the group Aeon Spoke, of a song called \"Emmanuel.",
"\""
] |
This is the best thing since sliced bread. I love this tool. It makes changing strings so much fun. I look forward to changing my strings. I like to get new strings for all my guitars at once just so I can use this tool. The 6 feet cords that came in the same package were just fine but the enamel was already coming off of one of them. Other than that these both arrived sooner than promised and packaged very well. I will do a lot more business with Amazon.com.
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"This is the best thing since sliced bread.",
"I love this tool.",
"It makes changing strings so much fun.",
"I look forward to changing my strings.",
"I like to get new strings for all my guitars at once just so I can use this tool.",
"The 6 feet cords that came in the same package were just fine but the enamel was already coming off of one of them.",
"Other than that these both arrived sooner than promised and packaged very well.",
"I will do a lot more business with Amazon.",
"com.",
"<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Ernie-Ball-PowerPeg-Battery-Powered-String-Winder/dp/B0019H6750/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?",
"ie=UTF8\">Ernie Ball PowerPeg Battery Powered String Winder</a>"
] |
I know theres a couple new reviews on here stating we are crazy for thinking this game is amazing due to the lack of decent games for the 360. Well they are wrong! This game is purely amazing and entirely fun. You get hooked and want to find the light at the end of the tunnel. My favorite part is being able to play the whole game in co-op mode with a friend. That makes life so much easier and the game a lot more fun when you can help your friend get past certain parts and your friend can assist you. Adds a level of fun to the game and makes replayability not an issue.
Theres levels for any type of player. Casual, Hardcore, and Insanity. Each mode gives you something harder and more defined. Ill tell you right now, the best way to play is with a friend because it makes the game a lot easier to swallow.
The controls are very good. I know people have been commenting on the cover skills. I think they are pretty good although I agree you should be able to crouch when your not against a wall. But switch among the different commands gets easier over time. I don't think that one reviewer gave the game a fair shake. Just because the enemies don't just fall over doesnt mean its a bad game. Thats why it's challenging. His precious GTA is very angering because of the controls. Missions are very difficult at points!
The graphics and sound as said before are excellent. They blow you away. For the most part the game is very fluid. Only a couple times I've seen slow down and only one time there was a glitch where I got stuck after rolling. The sounds are amazing. Listening to the creatures scream and yell is amazing and chilling. You def want to crank that sound up and listen for the subtle changes and the great music thats behind it.
Anyone can pick up this game and be engrossed! And using the Saw Bayonet is one of the best things I've seen in a game. I just love catching one of those jerks upclose and revving up my saw then cutting right through them. You have a feeling like "oh yeah, i just wreck your world sucka!". Hopefully next Gears of War there will be more along the lines of story because this one is mostly just dropping you into the fray of fighting and saying they are bad you are good kill them and get to the end. But nevertheless its still worth the full 60 bucks and it also comes with a great online! | 2 | positive | [
"I know theres a couple new reviews on here stating we are crazy for thinking this game is amazing due to the lack of decent games for the 360.",
"Well they are wrong!",
"This game is purely amazing and entirely fun.",
"You get hooked and want to find the light at the end of the tunnel.",
"My favorite part is being able to play the whole game in co-op mode with a friend.",
"That makes life so much easier and the game a lot more fun when you can help your friend get past certain parts and your friend can assist you.",
"Adds a level of fun to the game and makes replayability not an issue.",
"Theres levels for any type of player.",
"Casual, Hardcore, and Insanity.",
"Each mode gives you something harder and more defined.",
"Ill tell you right now, the best way to play is with a friend because it makes the game a lot easier to swallow.",
"The controls are very good.",
"I know people have been commenting on the cover skills.",
"I think they are pretty good although I agree you should be able to crouch when your not against a wall.",
"But switch among the different commands gets easier over time.",
"I don't think that one reviewer gave the game a fair shake.",
"Just because the enemies don't just fall over doesnt mean its a bad game.",
"Thats why it's challenging.",
"His precious GTA is very angering because of the controls.",
"Missions are very difficult at points!",
"The graphics and sound as said before are excellent.",
"They blow you away.",
"For the most part the game is very fluid.",
"Only a couple times I've seen slow down and only one time there was a glitch where I got stuck after rolling.",
"The sounds are amazing.",
"Listening to the creatures scream and yell is amazing and chilling.",
"You def want to crank that sound up and listen for the subtle changes and the great music thats behind it.",
"Anyone can pick up this game and be engrossed!",
"And using the Saw Bayonet is one of the best things I've seen in a game.",
"I just love catching one of those jerks upclose and revving up my saw then cutting right through them.",
"You have a feeling like \"oh yeah, i just wreck your world sucka!",
"\".",
"Hopefully next Gears of War there will be more along the lines of story because this one is mostly just dropping you into the fray of fighting and saying they are bad you are good kill them and get to the end.",
"But nevertheless its still worth the full 60 bucks and it also comes with a great online!"
] |
I acquired this calculator to do physics problems during my residency program. What I find most useful is the ability to keep track of the numbers that I am tabulating in a formula format so it is synomous with writing out the formulas by hand (i.e. Sin 37 = 0.6018). This is easier than older calculators where you had to enter the number then push the function key (i.e. 37 -> Sin = 0.6018). With the parentheses you can enter a series of calculations rather easily. A button for fractions is quite useful for day to day use.
A 4 directional button in the center lets me backtrack without having to re-enter numbers in more complex calculations.
The Solar Power works very well compared to 1st generation calculators. The sliding case protects the buttons and the solar cell from damage.
Luckily, I passed Physics and all I use my calculator is to do simple calculations such as volume and adding up numbers for bank statements.
I like the added versatility of this calculator over standard non-scientific calculators.
I highly recommend it. | 2 | positive | [
"I acquired this calculator to do physics problems during my residency program.",
"What I find most useful is the ability to keep track of the numbers that I am tabulating in a formula format so it is synomous with writing out the formulas by hand (i.",
"e. Sin 37 = 0.",
"6018).",
"This is easier than older calculators where you had to enter the number then push the function key (i.",
"e. 37 -> Sin = 0.",
"6018).",
"With the parentheses you can enter a series of calculations rather easily.",
"A button for fractions is quite useful for day to day use.",
"A 4 directional button in the center lets me backtrack without having to re-enter numbers in more complex calculations.",
"The Solar Power works very well compared to 1st generation calculators.",
"The sliding case protects the buttons and the solar cell from damage.",
"Luckily, I passed Physics and all I use my calculator is to do simple calculations such as volume and adding up numbers for bank statements.",
"I like the added versatility of this calculator over standard non-scientific calculators.",
"I highly recommend it."
] |
This title is better than Tony Hawk 3, but alot harder. Activision 2 should have added a two player career mode. It would have made the game alot more fun. The tricks are awesome, alot of them are from the original Tony Hawk's. I am mostly a street skate boarder, I hate vert. I can't get a good 100,000+ combo with vert, with grinding and using manuals I can. Once you get to the shipyard the game gets hella lot harder. Shipyard suxors too. Some "missions" in the game are too hard to accomplish, with which I've tried over and over. If your new at this type of gameplay, it will take some time to get use to it. I would reccomend this to anyone of any age (Parents cough) Soundtrack needs ALOT of help (cough activision). The only bands or groups I have heard of on there is System of a Down, AC/DC and Iron Maiden. | 2 | positive | [
"This title is better than Tony Hawk 3, but alot harder.",
"Activision 2 should have added a two player career mode.",
"It would have made the game alot more fun.",
"The tricks are awesome, alot of them are from the original Tony Hawk's.",
"I am mostly a street skate boarder, I hate vert.",
"I can't get a good 100,000+ combo with vert, with grinding and using manuals I can.",
"Once you get to the shipyard the game gets hella lot harder.",
"Shipyard suxors too.",
"Some \"missions\" in the game are too hard to accomplish, with which I've tried over and over.",
"If your new at this type of gameplay, it will take some time to get use to it.",
"I would reccomend this to anyone of any age (Parents cough) Soundtrack needs ALOT of help (cough activision).",
"The only bands or groups I have heard of on there is System of a Down, AC/DC and Iron Maiden."
] |
This is a great set. It measure a few thousandths off when I get into anything above a 1/4" just on the small side so I have to shim it into place. The small guide to the sizes is pretty darn close to right on and is great to use. The packaging/storage is a plastic case that works great. I wish there were directions but basically it has shims on one side with the blades and then spacers on the other side with the chippers. Blades are heavy duty, make a solid cut and a pretty awesome noise on my table saw when it's running
Cons:
- The surface that is cut when using the dado set leaves very small grooves. This doesn't affect my projects so far since my dado's are internal but it if you had any of it exposed it would need to be cleaned up
- The cut leaves two small over cuts in the corners of the dado. If you raise your saw up so it is supposed to cut 1/4" the entire middle will be exactly the same but in each corner of the cut there will be a small corner that is a bit deeper in the shape of a triangle (blade). If you have any exposed dado's then you need to cut a bit shy of your final and shave it into place. This isn't ideal but for 1/3 the price of the nice sets I can't complain. | 2 | positive | [
"This is a great set.",
"It measure a few thousandths off when I get into anything above a 1/4\" just on the small side so I have to shim it into place.",
"The small guide to the sizes is pretty darn close to right on and is great to use.",
"The packaging/storage is a plastic case that works great.",
"I wish there were directions but basically it has shims on one side with the blades and then spacers on the other side with the chippers.",
"Blades are heavy duty, make a solid cut and a pretty awesome noise on my table saw when it's running\n\nCons:\n- The surface that is cut when using the dado set leaves very small grooves.",
"This doesn't affect my projects so far since my dado's are internal but it if you had any of it exposed it would need to be cleaned up\n- The cut leaves two small over cuts in the corners of the dado.",
"If you raise your saw up so it is supposed to cut 1/4\" the entire middle will be exactly the same but in each corner of the cut there will be a small corner that is a bit deeper in the shape of a triangle (blade).",
"If you have any exposed dado's then you need to cut a bit shy of your final and shave it into place.",
"This isn't ideal but for 1/3 the price of the nice sets I can't complain."
] |
I love everything that Marie Force writes. She just pulls me in every time. I loved Travis, but I think that I may be in the minority on my feelings for Liana. I did like Liana's character. The one thing that I didn't like is that everyone seemed to blame Travis when things went south. Hello????? That woman had it all and just couldn't make a decision. I liked the side story of Jessie and Beck as well. No cliffhanger. Dual point of view. Right now (6-10-14) this book is free on Amazon. Well worth it. | 2 | positive | [
"I love everything that Marie Force writes.",
"She just pulls me in every time.",
"I loved Travis, but I think that I may be in the minority on my feelings for Liana.",
"I did like Liana's character.",
"The one thing that I didn't like is that everyone seemed to blame Travis when things went south.",
"Hello????",
"?",
"That woman had it all and just couldn't make a decision.",
"I liked the side story of Jessie and Beck as well.",
"No cliffhanger.",
"Dual point of view.",
"Right now (6-10-14) this book is free on Amazon.",
"Well worth it."
] |
This is my new favorite spatula. I thought I would never find a "plastic" spatula that I would love, but I was wrong. I love how sturdy the nylon is--I can chop ground beef as I'm browning it. At the same time it is thin enough on the edge to ease pancakes off my no-longer-non-stick griddle. And the straight edge and wide slots are the perfect features I need so I can use the spatula when I'm making gravy. Maybe I'm the only person since my Granny to make it that way...but it works. I've been using it (almost every day) for 9 months. It is showing signs of wear, as would be expected. I plan to buy another. | 2 | positive | [
"This is my new favorite spatula.",
"I thought I would never find a \"plastic\" spatula that I would love, but I was wrong.",
"I love how sturdy the nylon is--I can chop ground beef as I'm browning it.",
"At the same time it is thin enough on the edge to ease pancakes off my no-longer-non-stick griddle.",
"And the straight edge and wide slots are the perfect features I need so I can use the spatula when I'm making gravy.",
"Maybe I'm the only person since my Granny to make it that way...",
"but it works.",
"I've been using it (almost every day) for 9 months.",
"It is showing signs of wear, as would be expected.",
"I plan to buy another."
] |
I've never used a CC cream before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I think I like it, but it's not going to be an everyday thing for me. The shade is good for my skin tone (I had "Natural Glow") but it doesn't offer a lot of coverage. It can't really be used on its own unless you are having a very good skin day. This CC cream provides a little bit of a shimmer or sheen, not the same as the oily skin I get in my T-zone, but a nice all-around glow. However, if you are going to be using concealer to cover up blemishes, for example, the concealer will not have the same finish as the CC cream and may mar the finish a little bit (hence the "good skin day").
I love that it is SPF 30 and that it's a mineral sunscreen (I have allergies to some chemical sunscreens). I would say the consistency is thicker than liquid foundation and that it's a little difficult to spread. I don't care for the smell all that much, but for me, it faded fairly quickly. (I can't think of anything the odor reminds me of to offer a comparison.)
Here are the ingredients (from the company website) since I didn't see them on the product page; note that many of the ingredients are certified organic (those marked by an asterisk).
Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 20%
Inactive Ingredients: Juice Beauty proprietary blend of fruit stem cells: apple buds, grape buds & lemon bark. Organic juices of apple*, white grape*, aloe leaf*, organic coconut oil*, caprylic/capric triglyceride, sorbitan stearate, castor seed oil, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, magnesium sulfate, organic sunflower seed oil*, organic jojoba seed oil*, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, sodium hyaluronate (vegetable hyaluronic acid), apple buds, grape buds & lemon bark, iron oxides, phenethyl alcohol, ethylhexylglycerin, mandarin & petitgrain pure essential oils.
So the ingredients are wonderful. I am thrilled that the company not only uses hyaluronate of non-animal origin, but that it actually tells you the source!
In the end, if you are already a CC cream user and are looking for a product that has lots of natural and/or organic ingredients and a reasonably high SPF level, this would be a great choice. I think I'll be using it most often when my skin is in a clearer phase so I don't have to worry about the effects of concealer. | 2 | positive | [
"I've never used a CC cream before, so I wasn't sure what to expect.",
"I think I like it, but it's not going to be an everyday thing for me.",
"The shade is good for my skin tone (I had \"Natural Glow\") but it doesn't offer a lot of coverage.",
"It can't really be used on its own unless you are having a very good skin day.",
"This CC cream provides a little bit of a shimmer or sheen, not the same as the oily skin I get in my T-zone, but a nice all-around glow.",
"However, if you are going to be using concealer to cover up blemishes, for example, the concealer will not have the same finish as the CC cream and may mar the finish a little bit (hence the \"good skin day\").",
"I love that it is SPF 30 and that it's a mineral sunscreen (I have allergies to some chemical sunscreens).",
"I would say the consistency is thicker than liquid foundation and that it's a little difficult to spread.",
"I don't care for the smell all that much, but for me, it faded fairly quickly.",
"(I can't think of anything the odor reminds me of to offer a comparison.",
")\n\nHere are the ingredients (from the company website) since I didn't see them on the product page; note that many of the ingredients are certified organic (those marked by an asterisk).",
"Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 20%\n\nInactive Ingredients: Juice Beauty proprietary blend of fruit stem cells: apple buds, grape buds & lemon bark.",
"Organic juices of apple*, white grape*, aloe leaf*, organic coconut oil*, caprylic/capric triglyceride, sorbitan stearate, castor seed oil, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, magnesium sulfate, organic sunflower seed oil*, organic jojoba seed oil*, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, sodium hyaluronate (vegetable hyaluronic acid), apple buds, grape buds & lemon bark, iron oxides, phenethyl alcohol, ethylhexylglycerin, mandarin & petitgrain pure essential oils.",
"So the ingredients are wonderful.",
"I am thrilled that the company not only uses hyaluronate of non-animal origin, but that it actually tells you the source!",
"In the end, if you are already a CC cream user and are looking for a product that has lots of natural and/or organic ingredients and a reasonably high SPF level, this would be a great choice.",
"I think I'll be using it most often when my skin is in a clearer phase so I don't have to worry about the effects of concealer."
] |
1984!!! I was born in November 28, 1984 when the beginning of the New School Hip-Hop era also known as Golden Age!
Few important things in hip hop in 1984 speaks to my ear was New Schoolers like Run-D.M.C, Whodini, The Fat Boys, L.L. Cool J, and the empire soundtrack music of DEF JAM were the moments where I was a baby growing up. But other than that, 3 movies saved me for the better: Breakin', Breakin' 2:Electric Boogaloo, and Beat Street!!!!! In 1989 when I was 4 years old, I was into late 80s music (New Jack Swing, Rakims, BDKs, Chuck Ds, Will Smiths, Rap Citys, and YO! MTV Raps, etc.) and watching these movies until when 'Pac and Biggie when gunned down 6 months apart (September 1996 & March 1997). I start bboying, popping and locking when I was 12 in '97. By the time 90s were finished,it was never be the same. AGAIN! First of all:
Breakin' (Breakdance): Excellent film when I first saw Ice-T rocking it before he switched up to Gangsta Rap.
TKO-Turbo, Kelly and Ozone were the realest crew can bust a move. I loved the last few parts when they were auditioned for the jazz show like the Street Jazz scene. This movie gives me a moment I first bboying. GREAT FLICK!
Breakin' 2:Electric Boogaloo (Breakdance 2): Magnificent flick where Kelly was originally going to Paris for the audition until Turbo fall down the stairs. Sad part, but I gotta go with the community center's grand opening "Miracles". Ice-T also appeared in the movie. I'm glad that the T.K.O. crew saved the day and the rest. Din Daa Daa by George Kranz is a excellent song, too!
Beat Street: The East Coast's response to Breakin' was more interesting and more excellence when the sounds of Afrika Bambaataa and Arthur Baker's music was blasting! Love the Roxy part, the Subway part, The Treacherous 3 and Doug E. Fresh's performance Xmas Rap were the bomb. Ramo, a true grafitti hero is the moment you gonna see for the rest of your life. Finale performance with Melle Mel rips the stage apart when the song Beat Street Breakdown gives it real raw performance after the passing of Ramo fighting with other grafittiest Spit. Love that movie!!! It was the baddest and illest movie i ever saw.
Music from these 3 movies are 100 real! Great songs, great music, and great memories of my life.
Where's the movie "RAPPIN" aka Breakdance 3 where Mario Van Peebles, Eriq LaSalle and others were rapping like real rappers? Love when The Force MD's were blowing up with the song "Itchin' for the Scratch". MGM could've done better, i guess. Love that collection because if you don't have time to buy a single DVD of these movies, I suggest you go buy this entire collection! Indeed. | 2 | positive | [
"1984!!!",
"I was born in November 28, 1984 when the beginning of the New School Hip-Hop era also known as Golden Age!",
"Few important things in hip hop in 1984 speaks to my ear was New Schoolers like Run-D.",
"M.C, Whodini, The Fat Boys, L.",
"L. Cool J, and the empire soundtrack music of DEF JAM were the moments where I was a baby growing up.",
"But other than that, 3 movies saved me for the better: Breakin', Breakin' 2:Electric Boogaloo, and Beat Street!!!!",
"!",
"In 1989 when I was 4 years old, I was into late 80s music (New Jack Swing, Rakims, BDKs, Chuck Ds, Will Smiths, Rap Citys, and YO!",
"MTV Raps, etc.",
") and watching these movies until when 'Pac and Biggie when gunned down 6 months apart (September 1996 & March 1997).",
"I start bboying, popping and locking when I was 12 in '97.",
"By the time 90s were finished,it was never be the same.",
"AGAIN!",
"First of all:\n\nBreakin' (Breakdance): Excellent film when I first saw Ice-T rocking it before he switched up to Gangsta Rap.",
"TKO-Turbo, Kelly and Ozone were the realest crew can bust a move.",
"I loved the last few parts when they were auditioned for the jazz show like the Street Jazz scene.",
"This movie gives me a moment I first bboying.",
"GREAT FLICK!",
"Breakin' 2:Electric Boogaloo (Breakdance 2): Magnificent flick where Kelly was originally going to Paris for the audition until Turbo fall down the stairs.",
"Sad part, but I gotta go with the community center's grand opening \"Miracles\".",
"Ice-T also appeared in the movie.",
"I'm glad that the T.",
"K.O. crew saved the day and the rest.",
"Din Daa Daa by George Kranz is a excellent song, too!",
"Beat Street: The East Coast's response to Breakin' was more interesting and more excellence when the sounds of Afrika Bambaataa and Arthur Baker's music was blasting!",
"Love the Roxy part, the Subway part, The Treacherous 3 and Doug E.",
"Fresh's performance Xmas Rap were the bomb.",
"Ramo, a true grafitti hero is the moment you gonna see for the rest of your life.",
"Finale performance with Melle Mel rips the stage apart when the song Beat Street Breakdown gives it real raw performance after the passing of Ramo fighting with other grafittiest Spit.",
"Love that movie!!!",
"It was the baddest and illest movie i ever saw.",
"Music from these 3 movies are 100 real!",
"Great songs, great music, and great memories of my life.",
"Where's the movie \"RAPPIN\" aka Breakdance 3 where Mario Van Peebles, Eriq LaSalle and others were rapping like real rappers?",
"Love when The Force MD's were blowing up with the song \"Itchin' for the Scratch\".",
"MGM could've done better, i guess.",
"Love that collection because if you don't have time to buy a single DVD of these movies, I suggest you go buy this entire collection!",
"Indeed."
] |
I absolutely love this Method Foaming Sea Minerals Hand Wash, as do the other members of my family!
First, it washes off very easily and does not leave any film or residues. It has a very pleasant, fresh, light and "neutral" scent (i.e., not fruity or feminine) so the men in the family do not find it objectionable. (The other day my son complained about a heavy raspberry scented hand wash at the gym!) After rinsing, only a hint of the scent lingers.
It is non-drying. I am not certain that it is moisturizing but it definitely will not dry out the skin on your hands even if you wash your hands obsessively all day long like I do!
The bottle dispenses the perfect amount - one pump per hand wash. And, the pump does not drip or get clogged up. The bottle itself is relatively small and unobtrusive.
It is long lasting. I was actually very surprised by this. When I initially got it, I was a little disappointed, thinking that this wasn't going to last long with all the hand washing I do ... turns out I was so wrong! Good things do come in smaller packages, after all!
I'm so happy with everything about this product that I will be buying the refills <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Method-Foaming-Hand-Wash-Refill-Sea-Minerals-28-Ounce-Pack-of-6/dp/B0030T1750/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Method Foaming Hand Wash Refill, Sea Minerals, 28 Ounce (Pack of 6)</a> as this is the more economic way to go. | 2 | positive | [
"I absolutely love this Method Foaming Sea Minerals Hand Wash, as do the other members of my family!",
"First, it washes off very easily and does not leave any film or residues.",
"It has a very pleasant, fresh, light and \"neutral\" scent (i.",
"e., not fruity or feminine) so the men in the family do not find it objectionable.",
"(The other day my son complained about a heavy raspberry scented hand wash at the gym!",
") After rinsing, only a hint of the scent lingers.",
"It is non-drying.",
"I am not certain that it is moisturizing but it definitely will not dry out the skin on your hands even if you wash your hands obsessively all day long like I do!",
"The bottle dispenses the perfect amount - one pump per hand wash.",
"And, the pump does not drip or get clogged up.",
"The bottle itself is relatively small and unobtrusive.",
"It is long lasting.",
"I was actually very surprised by this.",
"When I initially got it, I was a little disappointed, thinking that this wasn't going to last long with all the hand washing I do...",
"turns out I was so wrong!",
"Good things do come in smaller packages, after all!",
"I'm so happy with everything about this product that I will be buying the refills <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Method-Foaming-Hand-Wash-Refill-Sea-Minerals-28-Ounce-Pack-of-6/dp/B0030T1750/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?",
"ie=UTF8\">Method Foaming Hand Wash Refill, Sea Minerals, 28 Ounce (Pack of 6)</a> as this is the more economic way to go."
] |
My first one died after 7 years of use. it was AMAZING....
This one is EXACTLY like it. My house is mostly tile.... this puts down JUST enough water to get the tile clean but not so much that it makes the grout lines gross. WIN/WIN.
every time I use it.... I walk away and say "OH MY!!! I LOVE ROBOTS!!!!"
i LOVED this machine. :) | 2 | positive | [
"My first one died after 7 years of use.",
"it was AMAZING....",
"This one is EXACTLY like it.",
"My house is mostly tile....",
"this puts down JUST enough water to get the tile clean but not so much that it makes the grout lines gross.",
"WIN/WIN.",
"every time I use it....",
"I walk away and say \"OH MY!!!",
"I LOVE ROBOTS!!!!",
"\"\n\ni LOVED this machine.",
":)"
] |
I made mine 6' long and it turned out very nice. I stained & varnished the 2x4's and it looks professional, like a "real" park bench. A few things could be better so I will mention them. The bench does wobble a bit which is disappointing & i assume it will only get worse with age. One thing that may help with that problem is my second complaint. In the instruction photos, they show all of the boards cut flush with the plastic brackets. This puts half the screws very close to the end of the 2x4s which makes them weak and forces you to put those screws in at an angle. It would be better to leave and inch or more of the board hanging out so the screws can go in straight and have some wood to bite into without splitting. In my case, I just threw the extra two feet of the 8' 2x4s away so making the boards 2 or 3 inches longer would not have cost anything. Even if you were making a 4' bench, (cutting 8' boards in half for no waste) it would be worth making the seating area a little smaller to have the overlap. It is probably mentioned somewhere but the brackets are symmetrical and could be used in the middle so if you wanted a single 8, 10 or 12' bench, you could do it with three "end" pieces with one in the middle. | 2 | positive | [
"I made mine 6' long and it turned out very nice.",
"I stained & varnished the 2x4's and it looks professional, like a \"real\" park bench.",
"A few things could be better so I will mention them.",
"The bench does wobble a bit which is disappointing & i assume it will only get worse with age.",
"One thing that may help with that problem is my second complaint.",
"In the instruction photos, they show all of the boards cut flush with the plastic brackets.",
"This puts half the screws very close to the end of the 2x4s which makes them weak and forces you to put those screws in at an angle.",
"It would be better to leave and inch or more of the board hanging out so the screws can go in straight and have some wood to bite into without splitting.",
"In my case, I just threw the extra two feet of the 8' 2x4s away so making the boards 2 or 3 inches longer would not have cost anything.",
"Even if you were making a 4' bench, (cutting 8' boards in half for no waste) it would be worth making the seating area a little smaller to have the overlap.",
"It is probably mentioned somewhere but the brackets are symmetrical and could be used in the middle so if you wanted a single 8, 10 or 12' bench, you could do it with three \"end\" pieces with one in the middle."
] |
What happens when you mix a high school jock, a shifter, and a fae? Yep, you get Max! The story begins with a typical, if somewhat lucky, student whose amazing on the gridiron and gets great grades. Insert psycho-jealous pseudo-ex girlfriend, a beautiful new girl that gets in Maxs head (literally), a lion with an agenda, and the Lord of Light and Illusion, and a deadline.
I loved both the word building and the character development in this story. Max isn't your flat, bully jock in so many stories and Anna isn't your typical damsel in distress, not by any means. His life is pretty good, or so he believes, until a new girl steps into his homeroom class and everything he knows, changes.
Jaguar and Fae Prince? Oh, and Dianna (the goddess) has plans for him too. But only if he can survive the killer set on destroying Max and taking Anna for himself. With the help of a couple of fae warriors, a wolf, a dragon, and an interesting and amusing band they draw around themselves, the two set out to right the ills of the shifters and maybe even help with the fight between the light and dark fae As long as they can get to class on time and make it back by curfew, that is.
I love paranormal romances, and Elizabeth A Lance has given us a spectacular story with Soul Mates: Scent. Im new to this author, but am thrilled I decided to give her a try. This is a great read and one I hope you will give a try. Its so different than other shifter stories Ive read and cant wait to read the rest of the series and more by the author. | 2 | positive | [
"What happens when you mix a high school jock, a shifter, and a fae?",
"Yep, you get Max!",
"The story begins with a typical, if somewhat lucky, student whose amazing on the gridiron and gets great grades.",
"Insert psycho-jealous pseudo-ex girlfriend, a beautiful new girl that gets in Maxs head (literally), a lion with an agenda, and the Lord of Light and Illusion, and a deadline.",
"I loved both the word building and the character development in this story.",
"Max isn't your flat, bully jock in so many stories and Anna isn't your typical damsel in distress, not by any means.",
"His life is pretty good, or so he believes, until a new girl steps into his homeroom class and everything he knows, changes.",
"Jaguar and Fae Prince?",
"Oh, and Dianna (the goddess) has plans for him too.",
"But only if he can survive the killer set on destroying Max and taking Anna for himself.",
"With the help of a couple of fae warriors, a wolf, a dragon, and an interesting and amusing band they draw around themselves, the two set out to right the ills of the shifters and maybe even help with the fight between the light and dark fae As long as they can get to class on time and make it back by curfew, that is.",
"I love paranormal romances, and Elizabeth A Lance has given us a spectacular story with Soul Mates: Scent.",
"Im new to this author, but am thrilled I decided to give her a try.",
"This is a great read and one I hope you will give a try.",
"Its so different than other shifter stories Ive read and cant wait to read the rest of the series and more by the author."
] |
I first heard about this cd through another reviewer on Amazon. I sampled the songs and knew that it was just what I was looking for. Hilary is a master at the harp, and the songs he plays on this album are soft and supple. It will sound relaxing in the office without distracting you from your work.
Yet it also rewards closer listening. The lovely, lilting harp lines will stay in your system for a long time.
Another thing I like about this cd is that the melodies are not repetitive. Each song has its own sound. It is the perfect gift to get for someone who is looking for music to play at work or at home while relaxing.
It is also one of the few albums I have that my wife will let me play at night while she is trying to sleep!
Rev. Marc Axelrod | 2 | positive | [
"I first heard about this cd through another reviewer on Amazon.",
"I sampled the songs and knew that it was just what I was looking for.",
"Hilary is a master at the harp, and the songs he plays on this album are soft and supple.",
"It will sound relaxing in the office without distracting you from your work.",
"Yet it also rewards closer listening.",
"The lovely, lilting harp lines will stay in your system for a long time.",
"Another thing I like about this cd is that the melodies are not repetitive.",
"Each song has its own sound.",
"It is the perfect gift to get for someone who is looking for music to play at work or at home while relaxing.",
"It is also one of the few albums I have that my wife will let me play at night while she is trying to sleep!",
"Rev.",
"Marc Axelrod"
] |
Another star lost for excessive details. I feel like at some point I should really cut Martin a break, but then again I think about how I put over forty hours into finishing this book and I completely change my mind. Story telling shouldn't move at a snail's pace more than half the time. So here is the breakdown of events in this book. People get killed again for unfounded reasons, and others most likely at the end of the book will seem to be killed, but events in the next book will explain how that at the last second they were spared.
I almost feel like Maritn does not know where to go with the story, so he just creates some other conspiracy out of the blue to distract the reader for another four hundred pages. So if you are reading this review, I take it most likely you are where I am with your reading of this compendium, and there are things that just as I said don't make sense. Some things happen and you just have to wonder why Martin would make the characters act a certain way, for example:
Where we left off with Forest Gump, errr......I mean Samwell Tarley (this was in A Feast for Crows): for some inexplicable reason before he left on a mission to Bravos he never told Jon Snow that his brothers were alive and well. Promise or no promise to Bran, if you had a best friend and had knowledge that his younger half-brothers were alive, wouldn't you just tell him, "Hey, don't tell anyone else, but your brothers are totally not dead." As Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, I think Jon could be trusted to keep mum.
Anyway, I don't want to get in a lengthy spiel again about how the details are out of control again, so I cut straight into my own theories about what will possibly happen instead:
Theory I - There are to be three Dragon Riders that constantly get mentioned. We have Dany, and her cousin who had been thought to have been killed when he was a baby. (Aegon), so that leaves one more needed Rider (Unless people or Dany just kills her dragon Drogon. Which I think she should do. I mean this dragon was killing kids and eating them. When a pet goes wild, you have to put it down. I mean look what they did to Lady, and Nimeria was the one that attacked Joeffrey.) So anyway, I think that Jon Snow is really a Targaryen. I think his father was Rhagar, and Eddard promised his sister on her death bed that he would tell no one, because he knew that Robert Baratheon would kill the child if he found out, so he hid the child the only way he could, by admitting that he had a marital indiscretion.
Theory II - In the end Tyrion will rule the Seven Kingdoms. I like this one, just because it has a Lord of the Rings feel to it. Kinda like, no matter how small, even a dwarf can do amazing things and save the world.
Theory III - Eddard Stark is a green-seer and has really been alive this whole time, and he wakes up in a pool of sweat and it's all been a premonition dream, and as he wipes his brow dry he says, "Winter is coming." - close curtain. | 2 | positive | [
"Another star lost for excessive details.",
"I feel like at some point I should really cut Martin a break, but then again I think about how I put over forty hours into finishing this book and I completely change my mind.",
"Story telling shouldn't move at a snail's pace more than half the time.",
"So here is the breakdown of events in this book.",
"People get killed again for unfounded reasons, and others most likely at the end of the book will seem to be killed, but events in the next book will explain how that at the last second they were spared.",
"I almost feel like Maritn does not know where to go with the story, so he just creates some other conspiracy out of the blue to distract the reader for another four hundred pages.",
"So if you are reading this review, I take it most likely you are where I am with your reading of this compendium, and there are things that just as I said don't make sense.",
"Some things happen and you just have to wonder why Martin would make the characters act a certain way, for example:\n\nWhere we left off with Forest Gump, errr....",
"..",
"I mean Samwell Tarley (this was in A Feast for Crows): for some inexplicable reason before he left on a mission to Bravos he never told Jon Snow that his brothers were alive and well.",
"Promise or no promise to Bran, if you had a best friend and had knowledge that his younger half-brothers were alive, wouldn't you just tell him, \"Hey, don't tell anyone else, but your brothers are totally not dead.",
"\" As Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, I think Jon could be trusted to keep mum.",
"Anyway, I don't want to get in a lengthy spiel again about how the details are out of control again, so I cut straight into my own theories about what will possibly happen instead:\n\nTheory I - There are to be three Dragon Riders that constantly get mentioned.",
"We have Dany, and her cousin who had been thought to have been killed when he was a baby.",
"(Aegon), so that leaves one more needed Rider (Unless people or Dany just kills her dragon Drogon.",
"Which I think she should do.",
"I mean this dragon was killing kids and eating them.",
"When a pet goes wild, you have to put it down.",
"I mean look what they did to Lady, and Nimeria was the one that attacked Joeffrey.",
") So anyway, I think that Jon Snow is really a Targaryen.",
"I think his father was Rhagar, and Eddard promised his sister on her death bed that he would tell no one, because he knew that Robert Baratheon would kill the child if he found out, so he hid the child the only way he could, by admitting that he had a marital indiscretion.",
"Theory II - In the end Tyrion will rule the Seven Kingdoms.",
"I like this one, just because it has a Lord of the Rings feel to it.",
"Kinda like, no matter how small, even a dwarf can do amazing things and save the world.",
"Theory III - Eddard Stark is a green-seer and has really been alive this whole time, and he wakes up in a pool of sweat and it's all been a premonition dream, and as he wipes his brow dry he says, \"Winter is coming.",
"\" - close curtain."
] |
What if while you slept you dreamt of eyes, always the same eyes. What would you do if you came across those eyes?
Sophie Butler is a smart girl working as a cleaning lady in a high priced apartment building to pay off school loans. Things change her in a big way when she walks in on a guest - and boy does she walk in on him - NAKED :)
Nathan James Pace is incognito right now as himself instead of his alter-ego rock star Jamie Speed. Nathan is taken aback by the beauty in front of him after he realizes that she isn't some stalker fan of his band Speed.
Nathan runs into Sofie next and he knows after seeing her again he wants more time with her. Now he needs to figure out how to do it, `cause when he looks into Sofie's eyes he sees something that he has only dreamt of in his dreams - for 10 years.
This was such a Dee-lightful read! I enjoyed this book so much that after I read it, I reread it all over again. I'm a Day Dreaming kind of girl and this book is right up my alley, erotic dreams, rock music, and a love that was meant to be. I'm so excited that this is a series because even though we don't get a lot of information on his brothers (Zackary & Seth) and manager (Luke), the little we do get has me very intrigued and curious to what Miss Jess has up her sleeve for us. If you haven't read a Jess Dee book yet this is a great one to start with and all the better since there is so much more to come :) | 2 | positive | [
"What if while you slept you dreamt of eyes, always the same eyes.",
"What would you do if you came across those eyes?",
"Sophie Butler is a smart girl working as a cleaning lady in a high priced apartment building to pay off school loans.",
"Things change her in a big way when she walks in on a guest - and boy does she walk in on him - NAKED :)\n\nNathan James Pace is incognito right now as himself instead of his alter-ego rock star Jamie Speed.",
"Nathan is taken aback by the beauty in front of him after he realizes that she isn't some stalker fan of his band Speed.",
"Nathan runs into Sofie next and he knows after seeing her again he wants more time with her.",
"Now he needs to figure out how to do it, `cause when he looks into Sofie's eyes he sees something that he has only dreamt of in his dreams - for 10 years.",
"This was such a Dee-lightful read!",
"I enjoyed this book so much that after I read it, I reread it all over again.",
"I'm a Day Dreaming kind of girl and this book is right up my alley, erotic dreams, rock music, and a love that was meant to be.",
"I'm so excited that this is a series because even though we don't get a lot of information on his brothers (Zackary & Seth) and manager (Luke), the little we do get has me very intrigued and curious to what Miss Jess has up her sleeve for us.",
"If you haven't read a Jess Dee book yet this is a great one to start with and all the better since there is so much more to come :)"
] |
I opened this book up on my kindle to basically glance over the first several pages to ensure the download came through properly, and found myself hard-pressed to set it down. It is written in a conversational style that made me feel as if I was listening to a friend chatting with me over a cup of coffee. There is a lot of humor peppered throughout the narrative, but I do agree with the author's declaration that this book is not just a cutesy kitty book. There are, for instance, several episodes that I found heart-rending. Overall, though, I thoroughly enjoyed and could relate to the self-deprecating humor found within. Her animal companions are cherished family members, all with distinctive personalities and quirks.
Ms. Horner does a masterful job weaving the details of a busy and productive family life, dealing with the affects of a progressive and debilitating genetic disorder, and providing entertaining and candid insights into feline behavior and temperament. There are numerous pages of pictures scattered throughout. I wish the pictures could have been enlarged with perhaps just one or two images to each kindle page, instead of the usual montage of four or five images, so that I could have seen more detail. But, the pictures were a particularly nice touch, and I enjoyed those pages almost as much as I liked the story. Being a cat lover myself, and deeply devoted to their happiness and welfare, I am not entirely in agreement with some particulars, but then again, I am sure there are probably almost as many ideas about cat care and sharing living space with the curious creatures as there are different types of cats. I recommend this book and I know you will be as charmed as I was.
Laurie-J | 2 | positive | [
"I opened this book up on my kindle to basically glance over the first several pages to ensure the download came through properly, and found myself hard-pressed to set it down.",
"It is written in a conversational style that made me feel as if I was listening to a friend chatting with me over a cup of coffee.",
"There is a lot of humor peppered throughout the narrative, but I do agree with the author's declaration that this book is not just a cutesy kitty book.",
"There are, for instance, several episodes that I found heart-rending.",
"Overall, though, I thoroughly enjoyed and could relate to the self-deprecating humor found within.",
"Her animal companions are cherished family members, all with distinctive personalities and quirks.",
"Ms.",
"Horner does a masterful job weaving the details of a busy and productive family life, dealing with the affects of a progressive and debilitating genetic disorder, and providing entertaining and candid insights into feline behavior and temperament.",
"There are numerous pages of pictures scattered throughout.",
"I wish the pictures could have been enlarged with perhaps just one or two images to each kindle page, instead of the usual montage of four or five images, so that I could have seen more detail.",
"But, the pictures were a particularly nice touch, and I enjoyed those pages almost as much as I liked the story.",
"Being a cat lover myself, and deeply devoted to their happiness and welfare, I am not entirely in agreement with some particulars, but then again, I am sure there are probably almost as many ideas about cat care and sharing living space with the curious creatures as there are different types of cats.",
"I recommend this book and I know you will be as charmed as I was.",
"Laurie-J"
] |
It seems ironic that the film performance that ranks as one ofEastwood's best and most substantial to date also examines very deeplyhis most popular yet most one-dimensional character of Harry Callahan. Actually the differences between Wes in this film and dirty Harry are abounding, in both general and specific terms. For instance, instead of firing rounds of bullets needlessly and dangerously three minutes into a movie and grunting inane dialogue like "Make my day", the Eastwood of TIGHTROPE doesn't shoot any bullets except two, one hour and 10 minutes into the movie; and then on a deserted street. He has two daughters from a divorce and has moments of sensitivity and warm humor. Generally the big difference is that Wes is a more personable and likeable guy that asks, not tells what he wants. Callahan on the other hand pushes people around in a very unrealistic way to obtain a means to an end. But while these differences exist there are similarities. Both characters feed off situations where outward masculinity seem to be more important than inward feeling. The movie examines this in the similarities between Wes and the killer. You get the feeling at one time, with Eastwood's performance that he is the killer himself. But masculinity means many different things to many different people. To some (this reviewer included), because that image is only outward, it is gratifying to know that Wes is a real person on the inside, one of several differences between Harry Callahan or the killer in this movie. And that is where the REAL similarity evolves. Not between Wes and the killer, but between Harry Callahan and the killer. Think about it for a second. Both characters resort to violence to get their way. Both characters have souls with the shallowness of a desert mirage. And both characters believe talking is a "weak" means of communication. And that superficial waste material seems to rub off on audiences too. TIGHTROPE seems to be looking at them, too, with a careful and critical eye. It seems to be saying: don't emulate dirty Harry Callahan too much or you will start using red ribbons to strangle women. Cinematically, the film doesn't waste a second. Like the dirty Harry films it crams as much into a single frame of celluoid as it can. The pacing is brutally fast. But, the beauty of THIS film is part of what it crams into those frames: inward character information. Which brings us back to Eastwood's performance. So humanly realistic and natural is Clint's work that you temporarily forget you are watching one of the film industries all time biggest box-office draws. You, in fact, loose yourself in the character and his dilemma. Equally good is Geneveive Bujold as the rape case controller who works with and later falls in love with Clint. There is true chemistry between the two of them. They are backed with an excellent supporting cast, an atmospheric music score and, as I said before, a caring and substantial script and directorial job by Richard Tuggle. Co-producer Eastwood and other stars should examine their screen persona more often if the result would be this fulfilling. If you are of age, see this movie. | 2 | positive | [
"It seems ironic that the film performance that ranks as one ofEastwood's best and most substantial to date also examines very deeplyhis most popular yet most one-dimensional character of Harry Callahan.",
"Actually the differences between Wes in this film and dirty Harry are abounding, in both general and specific terms.",
"For instance, instead of firing rounds of bullets needlessly and dangerously three minutes into a movie and grunting inane dialogue like \"Make my day\", the Eastwood of TIGHTROPE doesn't shoot any bullets except two, one hour and 10 minutes into the movie; and then on a deserted street.",
"He has two daughters from a divorce and has moments of sensitivity and warm humor.",
"Generally the big difference is that Wes is a more personable and likeable guy that asks, not tells what he wants.",
"Callahan on the other hand pushes people around in a very unrealistic way to obtain a means to an end.",
"But while these differences exist there are similarities.",
"Both characters feed off situations where outward masculinity seem to be more important than inward feeling.",
"The movie examines this in the similarities between Wes and the killer.",
"You get the feeling at one time, with Eastwood's performance that he is the killer himself.",
"But masculinity means many different things to many different people.",
"To some (this reviewer included), because that image is only outward, it is gratifying to know that Wes is a real person on the inside, one of several differences between Harry Callahan or the killer in this movie.",
"And that is where the REAL similarity evolves.",
"Not between Wes and the killer, but between Harry Callahan and the killer.",
"Think about it for a second.",
"Both characters resort to violence to get their way.",
"Both characters have souls with the shallowness of a desert mirage.",
"And both characters believe talking is a \"weak\" means of communication.",
"And that superficial waste material seems to rub off on audiences too.",
"TIGHTROPE seems to be looking at them, too, with a careful and critical eye.",
"It seems to be saying: don't emulate dirty Harry Callahan too much or you will start using red ribbons to strangle women.",
"Cinematically, the film doesn't waste a second.",
"Like the dirty Harry films it crams as much into a single frame of celluoid as it can.",
"The pacing is brutally fast.",
"But, the beauty of THIS film is part of what it crams into those frames: inward character information.",
"Which brings us back to Eastwood's performance.",
"So humanly realistic and natural is Clint's work that you temporarily forget you are watching one of the film industries all time biggest box-office draws.",
"You, in fact, loose yourself in the character and his dilemma.",
"Equally good is Geneveive Bujold as the rape case controller who works with and later falls in love with Clint.",
"There is true chemistry between the two of them.",
"They are backed with an excellent supporting cast, an atmospheric music score and, as I said before, a caring and substantial script and directorial job by Richard Tuggle.",
"Co-producer Eastwood and other stars should examine their screen persona more often if the result would be this fulfilling.",
"If you are of age, see this movie."
] |
... If the control's aren't so confusing!
What game aims with left analog stick? It's uncomfortable and confusing, and is hard to get used to. Plus when you aim, not only is it slow, but 3 enemies in front of you holding weapons stab at you and you only get 10 bullets for your USP pistol.
Yes, there's a sprint button, which is like a jog, but ofcourse you barely ever use it because random old hags will randomly pop up, so basically just walk the whole game.
Knifing is useless and slow, so don't use it much.
You are Leon S. Kennedy. You were sent by the president to find his daughter. You have to fight your way from ganados to monsters, from monsters to infections.
Once you meet the daughter of the president, it gets rather annoying. She somehow can't find her way to climb up a ladder, so she falls and you have to catch her.
Graphics: smooth, clear graphics. GameCube was better though, 8/10
Controls: VERY DISSAPOINTING! one of the worse controls EVER. 4/10
Sounds: creepy sounds, but still good. 8/10
Story: pretty casual, but not bad. 7/10.
Overall: satisfied, but i never came over this problem. Controls made this game lose 1 star. overall, 8/10. | 2 | positive | [
"...",
"If the control's aren't so confusing!",
"What game aims with left analog stick?",
"It's uncomfortable and confusing, and is hard to get used to.",
"Plus when you aim, not only is it slow, but 3 enemies in front of you holding weapons stab at you and you only get 10 bullets for your USP pistol.",
"Yes, there's a sprint button, which is like a jog, but ofcourse you barely ever use it because random old hags will randomly pop up, so basically just walk the whole game.",
"Knifing is useless and slow, so don't use it much.",
"You are Leon S.",
"Kennedy.",
"You were sent by the president to find his daughter.",
"You have to fight your way from ganados to monsters, from monsters to infections.",
"Once you meet the daughter of the president, it gets rather annoying.",
"She somehow can't find her way to climb up a ladder, so she falls and you have to catch her.",
"Graphics: smooth, clear graphics.",
"GameCube was better though, 8/10\n\nControls: VERY DISSAPOINTING!",
"one of the worse controls EVER.",
"4/10\n\nSounds: creepy sounds, but still good.",
"8/10\n\nStory: pretty casual, but not bad.",
"7/10.",
"Overall: satisfied, but i never came over this problem.",
"Controls made this game lose 1 star.",
"overall, 8/10."
] |
Very thorough treatise on common sense survival skills. Whipped out the book during hurricane sandy, and took the kids out back for practice in survival skills. With my p-35 can opener & alcohol swabs, a compass, & pocket knife, my 7 & 10 year old were starting fires & learning map reading & location as well as first aid & water collecting, just from the awesome pics & easy to follow instructions. When you're in an emergency situation, you're cold, injured, tired, you'll only remember the most basic of skills. You'll remember something of this book if you're ever in this situation, & it might be the one thing you need to survive.
However, on the 3rd day with no electricity, the kids forced me to take them to the shelter across the street where they could charge their phones, computers, video games, iPads, play basketball with their classmates, & get hot food, so they kind of lost interest in the book. But they know where the book is just in case.
Who should buy this book? A guy like me who wants a compact guide to pack in any go bag, someone getting a start in survival skills, or someone who wants to remember all the survival stuff they learned in a 20 year military career, but need a single source to get started. It's right here | 2 | positive | [
"Very thorough treatise on common sense survival skills.",
"Whipped out the book during hurricane sandy, and took the kids out back for practice in survival skills.",
"With my p-35 can opener & alcohol swabs, a compass, & pocket knife, my 7 & 10 year old were starting fires & learning map reading & location as well as first aid & water collecting, just from the awesome pics & easy to follow instructions.",
"When you're in an emergency situation, you're cold, injured, tired, you'll only remember the most basic of skills.",
"You'll remember something of this book if you're ever in this situation, & it might be the one thing you need to survive.",
"However, on the 3rd day with no electricity, the kids forced me to take them to the shelter across the street where they could charge their phones, computers, video games, iPads, play basketball with their classmates, & get hot food, so they kind of lost interest in the book.",
"But they know where the book is just in case.",
"Who should buy this book?",
"A guy like me who wants a compact guide to pack in any go bag, someone getting a start in survival skills, or someone who wants to remember all the survival stuff they learned in a 20 year military career, but need a single source to get started.",
"It's right here"
] |
Although I've long meant to buy some of Sugarland's earlier albums, I haven't yet so this is my first album of theirs. It certainly reminds me that I really must buy those other albums. This is one of the more imaginative Christmas albums around, with several original songs and a sprinkling of old chestnuts, all done in typical Sugarland style. Jennifer Nettles sings most of the lead vocals, but Kristian Bush takes the lead on Holly jolly Christmas and Maybe baby New Year's day.
Although Sugarland's music is rooted in country (some tracks actually utilize a steel guitar), it has a contemporary urban feel to it, clearly illustrated by the opening track, City of silver dreams. Traditional country songs usually contrast the big bad cities and the nasty people who inhabit them with the rural life that they acknowledge as tough but at least the people are nice, examples being Detroit city (Bobby Bare), I'm gonna be a country girl again (Buffy Sainte-Marie) and Big city (Merle Haggard). The opening track shows how far country songs have changed, as it pays enthusiastic homage to New York, including one verse about St Patrick's Cathedral and another about 5th Avenue. Instead of regarding New York as heartless and soulless, country singers now recognize that New York can be enjoyable.
Following that opener are a couple of standards (Winter wonderland), which are given a distinctive Sugarland treatment but still stick to the basic original arrangement, so they should still sound reassuringly familiar enough to satisfy traditionalists. Next come three original songs. The first of these, Coming home, makes no reference to Christmas and could be about a homecoming at any time of year, but it certainly fits in here comfortably. The title track describes some of the good feelings of Christmas, while the sad song, Maybe baby New year's day, finds a man reflecting on how Christmas used to be with a woman who is only a memory.
Nuttin' for Christmas, a song first recorded by the Fontane Sisters, is a wonderful upbeat fun song that is rarely recorded. Next comes the standard O come O come Emmanuel, which Jennifer sings with the dignity it requires. A very stately song, the instrumentation includes two banjos, which is not exactly what one might expect, but they are played with great restraint while providing a distinctive touch. Nobody will mistake Sugarland's version of this carol for any other.
The last original song here, Little wood guitar, is about a Christmas gift given to a girl (Jennifer?) who eventual becomes successful. A great story song, it ranks alongside the opening track and the title track as one of the three best tracks here, although the entire album is brilliant. The album ends with an excellent bilingual version of Silent night.
This album took a few spins to grown on me, but I appreciated it more each time I played it. While the album is generally upbeat, I'm not convinced that it would work as party music, but it would be great at any other time of the festive season. | 2 | positive | [
"Although I've long meant to buy some of Sugarland's earlier albums, I haven't yet so this is my first album of theirs.",
"It certainly reminds me that I really must buy those other albums.",
"This is one of the more imaginative Christmas albums around, with several original songs and a sprinkling of old chestnuts, all done in typical Sugarland style.",
"Jennifer Nettles sings most of the lead vocals, but Kristian Bush takes the lead on Holly jolly Christmas and Maybe baby New Year's day.",
"Although Sugarland's music is rooted in country (some tracks actually utilize a steel guitar), it has a contemporary urban feel to it, clearly illustrated by the opening track, City of silver dreams.",
"Traditional country songs usually contrast the big bad cities and the nasty people who inhabit them with the rural life that they acknowledge as tough but at least the people are nice, examples being Detroit city (Bobby Bare), I'm gonna be a country girl again (Buffy Sainte-Marie) and Big city (Merle Haggard).",
"The opening track shows how far country songs have changed, as it pays enthusiastic homage to New York, including one verse about St Patrick's Cathedral and another about 5th Avenue.",
"Instead of regarding New York as heartless and soulless, country singers now recognize that New York can be enjoyable.",
"Following that opener are a couple of standards (Winter wonderland), which are given a distinctive Sugarland treatment but still stick to the basic original arrangement, so they should still sound reassuringly familiar enough to satisfy traditionalists.",
"Next come three original songs.",
"The first of these, Coming home, makes no reference to Christmas and could be about a homecoming at any time of year, but it certainly fits in here comfortably.",
"The title track describes some of the good feelings of Christmas, while the sad song, Maybe baby New year's day, finds a man reflecting on how Christmas used to be with a woman who is only a memory.",
"Nuttin' for Christmas, a song first recorded by the Fontane Sisters, is a wonderful upbeat fun song that is rarely recorded.",
"Next comes the standard O come O come Emmanuel, which Jennifer sings with the dignity it requires.",
"A very stately song, the instrumentation includes two banjos, which is not exactly what one might expect, but they are played with great restraint while providing a distinctive touch.",
"Nobody will mistake Sugarland's version of this carol for any other.",
"The last original song here, Little wood guitar, is about a Christmas gift given to a girl (Jennifer?",
") who eventual becomes successful.",
"A great story song, it ranks alongside the opening track and the title track as one of the three best tracks here, although the entire album is brilliant.",
"The album ends with an excellent bilingual version of Silent night.",
"This album took a few spins to grown on me, but I appreciated it more each time I played it.",
"While the album is generally upbeat, I'm not convinced that it would work as party music, but it would be great at any other time of the festive season."
] |
_This is simply the BEST RTS I have ever seen, heard of, or played. It's incredibly fun, there are quite a few ingenious units, the play is exciting and you really do need strategic skills to win, and the replay value is 100% without a doubt. I simply cannot imagine a funner game...except...
_There are a few things bad about this game. Let's start with the original version. Big problem: The enemies always know exactly where you and your units are. The radar jammers and stealth units are meaningless. Another problem is the movement engine. Units move diagonally until they're aligned with the closest line of imaginary grid...then they proceed down that line until they're right next to their destination, where they move diagonally again to finally reach it. They don't actually move in a straight line to their objective. Next, the missile silos built by the AI units just sit there. They don't build missiles and they really don't fire them. Next, the enemy places it's resource collectors in random spots quite often, which is very annoying. Plus, some units it just refuses to build, in any version of the game.
_Now for the problems with the upgraded game versions. The incredibly useful game info bar (shows how many units you've build and the maximum, and what the game speed is), just fails to appear sometimes. Some important things that USED to be reported in the in-game text dialoge just stop showing up there. And the worst one of them all...savegame files get randomly currupted. You'll try to load it, and it'll shut down the game. Oh well, sorry, all that work for nothing. If it weren't for THAT problem (and the problem that the enemy always knows where you are...but there are cheats around that), this game would get a full 5 stars. I really wanted to give it full marks, but when I can't play most of my savegames...it has to be taken down a star. | 2 | positive | [
"_This is simply the BEST RTS I have ever seen, heard of, or played.",
"It's incredibly fun, there are quite a few ingenious units, the play is exciting and you really do need strategic skills to win, and the replay value is 100% without a doubt.",
"I simply cannot imagine a funner game...",
"except...",
"_There are a few things bad about this game.",
"Let's start with the original version.",
"Big problem: The enemies always know exactly where you and your units are.",
"The radar jammers and stealth units are meaningless.",
"Another problem is the movement engine.",
"Units move diagonally until they're aligned with the closest line of imaginary grid...",
"then they proceed down that line until they're right next to their destination, where they move diagonally again to finally reach it.",
"They don't actually move in a straight line to their objective.",
"Next, the missile silos built by the AI units just sit there.",
"They don't build missiles and they really don't fire them.",
"Next, the enemy places it's resource collectors in random spots quite often, which is very annoying.",
"Plus, some units it just refuses to build, in any version of the game.",
"_Now for the problems with the upgraded game versions.",
"The incredibly useful game info bar (shows how many units you've build and the maximum, and what the game speed is), just fails to appear sometimes.",
"Some important things that USED to be reported in the in-game text dialoge just stop showing up there.",
"And the worst one of them all...",
"savegame files get randomly currupted.",
"You'll try to load it, and it'll shut down the game.",
"Oh well, sorry, all that work for nothing.",
"If it weren't for THAT problem (and the problem that the enemy always knows where you are...",
"but there are cheats around that), this game would get a full 5 stars.",
"I really wanted to give it full marks, but when I can't play most of my savegames...",
"it has to be taken down a star."
] |
I got this book for my kindle, and let me tell you I wasn't disappointed. The fast-paced, laugh-out-loud funny, upbeat writing style instantly drew me in and never let go.
The Famous Union is a fast paced run through the eyes of two PhDs who were recently hired in the English department. Famous Union is a fancy little college with expensive fountains, cute girls, and brand new artificial turf on the football field. It seems like the perfect job, however, things aren't what they expect and we get a hilarious look into academia.
This stunning novel is not only unique but completely witty and genuinely funny. I LOVE the humorous approach this author takes. Unique, interesting, creative characters are well fleshed out and grab your attention from the beginning as you are pulled into the story. You will smile, you will laugh, and you will get mad as you take this journey along with them. The author did an awesome job of getting me to connect with the characters. I love when a book gives you that kind of connection.
Entertaining, colorful characters, fantastic editing, and a solid plot kept me glued to the pages. This is highly recommended and a fun adult read. 5 stars without a doubt! I look forward to more of this author's work. | 2 | positive | [
"I got this book for my kindle, and let me tell you I wasn't disappointed.",
"The fast-paced, laugh-out-loud funny, upbeat writing style instantly drew me in and never let go.",
"The Famous Union is a fast paced run through the eyes of two PhDs who were recently hired in the English department.",
"Famous Union is a fancy little college with expensive fountains, cute girls, and brand new artificial turf on the football field.",
"It seems like the perfect job, however, things aren't what they expect and we get a hilarious look into academia.",
"This stunning novel is not only unique but completely witty and genuinely funny.",
"I LOVE the humorous approach this author takes.",
"Unique, interesting, creative characters are well fleshed out and grab your attention from the beginning as you are pulled into the story.",
"You will smile, you will laugh, and you will get mad as you take this journey along with them.",
"The author did an awesome job of getting me to connect with the characters.",
"I love when a book gives you that kind of connection.",
"Entertaining, colorful characters, fantastic editing, and a solid plot kept me glued to the pages.",
"This is highly recommended and a fun adult read.",
"5 stars without a doubt!",
"I look forward to more of this author's work."
] |
samurai warriors is a hard game. i beat 2 of the stories, yukimura's and the samurai's tale. the highest rank is a twenty. you might want to have 2 people when you're doing story mode. if one of you is a 1 and the other is an 18 you might want have backup. 2 player mode is cool because you go into a mode and just kill everyone in sight. you can also create a charecter. you can have up to 5 people and use them in story mode. you want to be on nobunaga's because his excircises or easier than the other lords, like shingen. that guy dies for god sake. if you like dynasty warriors you'll like this. | 2 | positive | [
"samurai warriors is a hard game.",
"i beat 2 of the stories, yukimura's and the samurai's tale.",
"the highest rank is a twenty.",
"you might want to have 2 people when you're doing story mode.",
"if one of you is a 1 and the other is an 18 you might want have backup.",
"2 player mode is cool because you go into a mode and just kill everyone in sight.",
"you can also create a charecter.",
"you can have up to 5 people and use them in story mode.",
"you want to be on nobunaga's because his excircises or easier than the other lords, like shingen.",
"that guy dies for god sake.",
"if you like dynasty warriors you'll like this."
] |
And one of the greatest albums of all time comes from... The Beastie Boys? Yes. This album is still one of my favorites after four years, and it proves several things 1) This is one of the first mixes of rap and rock, 2) White guys from Brooklyn CAN rap, and 3) This is a great party album. It's got some of the Beastie Boys' greatest songs which can be summed in three words: Girls, beer, and partying. They rap about everything from their girlfriends (Girls, She's Crafty) to partying and mischeif (the classic Fight For Your Right and Paul Revere), to booze (Brass Monkey) to themselves (No Sleep Till Brooklyn) to their favorite fast food joints. As I'm reviewing this, I would like to point out that I'm not a hip-hop fan. The Beastie Boys are one of the few groups in this genre I really like. This has some of the greatest songs on it. Girls is one your feminist girlfriend won't like. Fight For Your Right answers one of the biggest mysteries of all time: What's that noise? Brass Monkey and Hold It Now, Hit It will probably top Louie Louie as some of the great frat songs of all time. Paul Revere is a song about what happens when the Beasties get themselves into trouble. The thing is, the Beastie Boys have put out some good stuff lately, but I think it'll be a long time before they (or anyone, even Eminem) can top this. So drink your brass monkey. Come on, you know you want to... | 2 | positive | [
"And one of the greatest albums of all time comes from...",
"The Beastie Boys?",
"Yes.",
"This album is still one of my favorites after four years, and it proves several things 1) This is one of the first mixes of rap and rock, 2) White guys from Brooklyn CAN rap, and 3) This is a great party album.",
"It's got some of the Beastie Boys' greatest songs which can be summed in three words: Girls, beer, and partying.",
"They rap about everything from their girlfriends (Girls, She's Crafty) to partying and mischeif (the classic Fight For Your Right and Paul Revere), to booze (Brass Monkey) to themselves (No Sleep Till Brooklyn) to their favorite fast food joints.",
"As I'm reviewing this, I would like to point out that I'm not a hip-hop fan.",
"The Beastie Boys are one of the few groups in this genre I really like.",
"This has some of the greatest songs on it.",
"Girls is one your feminist girlfriend won't like.",
"Fight For Your Right answers one of the biggest mysteries of all time: What's that noise?",
"Brass Monkey and Hold It Now, Hit It will probably top Louie Louie as some of the great frat songs of all time.",
"Paul Revere is a song about what happens when the Beasties get themselves into trouble.",
"The thing is, the Beastie Boys have put out some good stuff lately, but I think it'll be a long time before they (or anyone, even Eminem) can top this.",
"So drink your brass monkey.",
"Come on, you know you want to..."
] |
This is my second pizza cutter in my entire life. It is everything I thought it would be and more. I love the grippy handle and the huge wheel. I use it on my home made pizza. Yes, I make the dough from scratch along with everything else. It cuts my dough to perfectlion. I don't buy pizza from the store or from chains, so I don't know how it would work on other pizzas. I think that if it was used on store-bought pizza it might be comparable to cutting through a cardboard box. That is not what this item is designed to do. Use a box cutter for that. Overall it is highly recommended by me. Keep in mind that I also make whole wheat dough and like it extra crispy. It does beautiful job. | 2 | positive | [
"This is my second pizza cutter in my entire life.",
"It is everything I thought it would be and more.",
"I love the grippy handle and the huge wheel.",
"I use it on my home made pizza.",
"Yes, I make the dough from scratch along with everything else.",
"It cuts my dough to perfectlion.",
"I don't buy pizza from the store or from chains, so I don't know how it would work on other pizzas.",
"I think that if it was used on store-bought pizza it might be comparable to cutting through a cardboard box.",
"That is not what this item is designed to do.",
"Use a box cutter for that.",
"Overall it is highly recommended by me.",
"Keep in mind that I also make whole wheat dough and like it extra crispy.",
"It does beautiful job."
] |
This isn't Disgaea but damn fure feels familiar if you are any bit familiar with Nippon Ichi Software or their products. If you are not but nejoy RPG's that are off the wall in a tactics format, stop reading and go try Disgaea. If you are well informed on what NIS and Disgaea are exactly, keep reading. If you dont' know what that is and do not care about JRPG's or Tactics games, move along and dissregard this title.
Makai Kingdom feels alot like Disgaea but is more of a spin off. It has all the same job classes (prinny dood!) and has the anime art look, static cutscreen story demos, Horribly dubbed english voice acting, simular sounding music but this isn't officially a Disgaea sequal. About the only differences are that You start off as an invincible neitherworld warlord that gets trapped in book form. So you are only as strong as your generic characters you create. In Disgaea, you and your main story characters are the tanks and your extra guys you make are more like helpers since they cannot infinately reincarnate without paying a heavey Mana penalty.
The differnces are as follows;
-No more grids to tell you where you may and not move. Instead you have some wonkey point system that lets you know where you can move, making lining up your hits a pain in the ass, especially on top of stacks of other characters and objects.
-No main character that can fight. It's all done with generic characters you can reincarnate infately. where it gets interesting is when you build a character or reincarnate, you fuse their soul to an object. This has a profound impact on your stats when you reincarnate. You find yourself going through levels just to steal certain rocks and trees.
-your teleport point is your book and you can suffer perminate HP damage from enemies if you are not careful, you die and its game over. Don't let the baddies near your book!
- You get vehicles! This is totally awsome but vehicles also require level ups and OS items to increase their stats. I wish Vehicles played more of an active part in later Disgaea games. They are distractions but fun distractions.
Now lets talk about what is not great. Pick a weapon you realy like for your characters to use because you will have to grind with the darn thing for the rest of the game to get even kind of strong with it. Samurai's look particularly cool with their Katana's. This constant grinding gets tedius, quickly. You have to be a special kind of grinder savant to have fun with this for 100 plus hours. There is also a very steep difficulty curve with this game midways through play. Even the though I have fond memories of this game, there are very good reasons I never finish any NIS titles.
This title is only for the most hearty of JRPG dungeon grinders. All others need not apply. | 2 | positive | [
"This isn't Disgaea but damn fure feels familiar if you are any bit familiar with Nippon Ichi Software or their products.",
"If you are not but nejoy RPG's that are off the wall in a tactics format, stop reading and go try Disgaea.",
"If you are well informed on what NIS and Disgaea are exactly, keep reading.",
"If you dont' know what that is and do not care about JRPG's or Tactics games, move along and dissregard this title.",
"Makai Kingdom feels alot like Disgaea but is more of a spin off.",
"It has all the same job classes (prinny dood!",
") and has the anime art look, static cutscreen story demos, Horribly dubbed english voice acting, simular sounding music but this isn't officially a Disgaea sequal.",
"About the only differences are that You start off as an invincible neitherworld warlord that gets trapped in book form.",
"So you are only as strong as your generic characters you create.",
"In Disgaea, you and your main story characters are the tanks and your extra guys you make are more like helpers since they cannot infinately reincarnate without paying a heavey Mana penalty.",
"The differnces are as follows;\n\n-No more grids to tell you where you may and not move.",
"Instead you have some wonkey point system that lets you know where you can move, making lining up your hits a pain in the ass, especially on top of stacks of other characters and objects.",
"-No main character that can fight.",
"It's all done with generic characters you can reincarnate infately.",
"where it gets interesting is when you build a character or reincarnate, you fuse their soul to an object.",
"This has a profound impact on your stats when you reincarnate.",
"You find yourself going through levels just to steal certain rocks and trees.",
"-your teleport point is your book and you can suffer perminate HP damage from enemies if you are not careful, you die and its game over.",
"Don't let the baddies near your book!",
"- You get vehicles!",
"This is totally awsome but vehicles also require level ups and OS items to increase their stats.",
"I wish Vehicles played more of an active part in later Disgaea games.",
"They are distractions but fun distractions.",
"Now lets talk about what is not great.",
"Pick a weapon you realy like for your characters to use because you will have to grind with the darn thing for the rest of the game to get even kind of strong with it.",
"Samurai's look particularly cool with their Katana's.",
"This constant grinding gets tedius, quickly.",
"You have to be a special kind of grinder savant to have fun with this for 100 plus hours.",
"There is also a very steep difficulty curve with this game midways through play.",
"Even the though I have fond memories of this game, there are very good reasons I never finish any NIS titles.",
"This title is only for the most hearty of JRPG dungeon grinders.",
"All others need not apply."
] |
Ordered this for my Christmas baking and it simply made everything so simple, fast, and worry-free! I love how it makes baking enjoyable and less tiring especially for someone as lazy as me. I have never had a KitchenAid before and this is truly amazing. It just makes it possible to actually make my own bread without having to do lots of hard work. Of course, the old fashioned way may be better for some, but for foodie millennials, this is necessity.
The color is amazing! I love pastels and I had a hard time choosing between the pastel shades, but of course I chose Seafoam Green because I love mint green and teal hues. I have to say that it is heavy! Holy Molly Heavy! It also came with the dough hook, whipping tool, splash guard, and the guide with a few recipes in it that I surely will try. It looks amazing on my counter space. Looks aesthetically pleasing and luxurious. It is indeed after all a luxury as it is pretty darn expensive.
I used it to make a Christmas dessert for 2016 and worked how I expected it to work. I didn't have to do the heavy work at all. I just simply poured. Awesome! | 2 | positive | [
"Ordered this for my Christmas baking and it simply made everything so simple, fast, and worry-free!",
"I love how it makes baking enjoyable and less tiring especially for someone as lazy as me.",
"I have never had a KitchenAid before and this is truly amazing.",
"It just makes it possible to actually make my own bread without having to do lots of hard work.",
"Of course, the old fashioned way may be better for some, but for foodie millennials, this is necessity.",
"The color is amazing!",
"I love pastels and I had a hard time choosing between the pastel shades, but of course I chose Seafoam Green because I love mint green and teal hues.",
"I have to say that it is heavy!",
"Holy Molly Heavy!",
"It also came with the dough hook, whipping tool, splash guard, and the guide with a few recipes in it that I surely will try.",
"It looks amazing on my counter space.",
"Looks aesthetically pleasing and luxurious.",
"It is indeed after all a luxury as it is pretty darn expensive.",
"I used it to make a Christmas dessert for 2016 and worked how I expected it to work.",
"I didn't have to do the heavy work at all.",
"I just simply poured.",
"Awesome!"
] |
So far this meter works great. It was spot on when I measured a 7.0 buffer solution. I use it to adjust the pH of my bubble solution. Getting the pH adjusted to 7.4 makes a huge improvement in my formulas performance vs. when it's unadjusted (usually aroun 8.8). The unit is very easy to use and seems to be very well made. I like that it's water resistant. | 2 | positive | [
"So far this meter works great.",
"It was spot on when I measured a 7.",
"0 buffer solution.",
"I use it to adjust the pH of my bubble solution.",
"Getting the pH adjusted to 7.",
"4 makes a huge improvement in my formulas performance vs.",
"when it's unadjusted (usually aroun 8.",
"8).",
"The unit is very easy to use and seems to be very well made.",
"I like that it's water resistant."
] |
I must say this product exceeded my expectations, I have a rental property that past tenants kept a dog housed in the basement, I honestly don't think they let the dog out on a regular basis so you can only imagine the green cloud of stench that hits as you open the basement door. Now understand I need to show this property to potential renters, who would find this smell pleasing? No one. Anyway after reading about this product I had to give it a try. First you must clean the area up the best possible, I already tried a number of products so wanted to be sure I wasn't going to create a chemical cloud by mixing this with other cleaners so washed everything down again and let it dry out. This comes a a kit with a spray bottle and one envelope of Performacide, you slip the envelope in the bottle and then fill with water, I waited 30 mins for the solution to dilute before using. In the end it took two treatments to spray down the cement floor and walls and then the wood ceiling. The very next day I couldn't believe walking into that house I could tell a difference even before opening the basement door, it smelled like clean fresh air, Performacide killed off the bacteria from years of dog waste. The basement smelled so much better I can't tell you how much this product saved me not to mention freshened up the whole house! I always keep Performacide on the shelf of my cleaning supplies closet. Please always follow safety directions, this is a powerful corrosive chemical that works but must be respected to keep you and others safe from harm. Always use eye protection too, if this gets in your eyes the damage is NOT reversible. | 2 | positive | [
"I must say this product exceeded my expectations, I have a rental property that past tenants kept a dog housed in the basement, I honestly don't think they let the dog out on a regular basis so you can only imagine the green cloud of stench that hits as you open the basement door.",
"Now understand I need to show this property to potential renters, who would find this smell pleasing?",
"No one.",
"Anyway after reading about this product I had to give it a try.",
"First you must clean the area up the best possible, I already tried a number of products so wanted to be sure I wasn't going to create a chemical cloud by mixing this with other cleaners so washed everything down again and let it dry out.",
"This comes a a kit with a spray bottle and one envelope of Performacide, you slip the envelope in the bottle and then fill with water, I waited 30 mins for the solution to dilute before using.",
"In the end it took two treatments to spray down the cement floor and walls and then the wood ceiling.",
"The very next day I couldn't believe walking into that house I could tell a difference even before opening the basement door, it smelled like clean fresh air, Performacide killed off the bacteria from years of dog waste.",
"The basement smelled so much better I can't tell you how much this product saved me not to mention freshened up the whole house!",
"I always keep Performacide on the shelf of my cleaning supplies closet.",
"Please always follow safety directions, this is a powerful corrosive chemical that works but must be respected to keep you and others safe from harm.",
"Always use eye protection too, if this gets in your eyes the damage is NOT reversible."
] |
Pure and simple - it's just space opera. That's all G. Lucas ever wanted it to be. I remember an interview in which he said, "Instead of doing 'Isn't it terrible what's happening to society?' movies - which is where I began - I wanted to create a movie where people could escape for two hours." (I hope I got the quote right.)
Individually, the movies might not be all that great (although The Empire Strikes Back stands out), the reason (IMHO) they're released as a set is because you need the whole trilogy (actually, both trilogies, but we'll have to wait for that) to see the whole story.
It is the ultimate fantasy/escape movie series. It succeeds on every level in that respect. It's not meant to be as cerebral (or as "If it's not incomprehensible, it's not art") as, say 2001: A Space Odyssey. There's really nothing to be read into these stories. Just sit back and enjoy the action and the special effects. (And remember how many Oscars these movies won! The original "Star Wars" [now "Star Wars IV: A New Hope]" was nominated for Best Picture!)
As for the Special Edition controversy: considering what Lucas had to work with in 1977, he literally worked miracles in optical and sound effects. But it still wasn't what he really wanted. With the SE, we finally got to see what Lucas fully intended from the start. (Okay, the new crowd scenes in ESB and ROTJ looked a bit forced - no pun intended.) If you don't like them, then stick with the old VHS versions.
I'm looking forward to this set. | 2 | positive | [
"Pure and simple - it's just space opera.",
"That's all G.",
"Lucas ever wanted it to be.",
"I remember an interview in which he said, \"Instead of doing 'Isn't it terrible what's happening to society?",
"' movies - which is where I began - I wanted to create a movie where people could escape for two hours.",
"\" (I hope I got the quote right.",
")\nIndividually, the movies might not be all that great (although The Empire Strikes Back stands out), the reason (IMHO) they're released as a set is because you need the whole trilogy (actually, both trilogies, but we'll have to wait for that) to see the whole story.",
"It is the ultimate fantasy/escape movie series.",
"It succeeds on every level in that respect.",
"It's not meant to be as cerebral (or as \"If it's not incomprehensible, it's not art\") as, say 2001: A Space Odyssey.",
"There's really nothing to be read into these stories.",
"Just sit back and enjoy the action and the special effects.",
"(And remember how many Oscars these movies won!",
"The original \"Star Wars\" [now \"Star Wars IV: A New Hope]\" was nominated for Best Picture!",
")\nAs for the Special Edition controversy: considering what Lucas had to work with in 1977, he literally worked miracles in optical and sound effects.",
"But it still wasn't what he really wanted.",
"With the SE, we finally got to see what Lucas fully intended from the start.",
"(Okay, the new crowd scenes in ESB and ROTJ looked a bit forced - no pun intended.",
") If you don't like them, then stick with the old VHS versions.",
"I'm looking forward to this set."
] |
Everybody loved Vincent Price. In the 60s and 70s, he was crowned the King of Horror but no matter how many horror movies he appeared in, people still loved the guy. He could do horror classics like MYSTERY OF THE WAX MUSEUM or THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM or show up as the villain Egghead on TV's "Batman" or even pop up in a cameo in a Frankie & Annette Beach movie...and everyone still liked him, no matter what he did.
Then he did THE WITCHFINDER GENERAL.
When I saw it as a kid, it was called THE CONQUEROR WORM and, years later, Vincent would show up on "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson to do a dramatic reading of that Poe poem about a maggot. I wonder if this is on youtube. I'll always remember his delivery: "...for the play is the tragedy, Man...and its hero...the conqueror worm."
As a lot of other reviews here state, THE WITCHFINDER GENERAL is probably Vincent Price's greatest performance. He is diabolical here but with none of the campy fun of his other films. He is sinister, corrupt, evil. That he tears through the countryside as a gov't/church-sanctioned official only makes him more repellent and horrible.
I remember reading an interview with Vincent and he said making this movie was an unpleasant experience for him. He didn't get along with the director or, if I remember right, the director's personality was darker than Vincent wanted to deal with! The director died of a drug overdose but--again, if I remember this correctly--Vincent was turned off by his dark side and his interest in Satanism (does anyone else remember that? The director was into Satan worship or something).
I'm glad to see the extras so I will be adding this to my horror DVD collection. | 2 | positive | [
"Everybody loved Vincent Price.",
"In the 60s and 70s, he was crowned the King of Horror but no matter how many horror movies he appeared in, people still loved the guy.",
"He could do horror classics like MYSTERY OF THE WAX MUSEUM or THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM or show up as the villain Egghead on TV's \"Batman\" or even pop up in a cameo in a Frankie & Annette Beach movie...",
"and everyone still liked him, no matter what he did.",
"Then he did THE WITCHFINDER GENERAL.",
"When I saw it as a kid, it was called THE CONQUEROR WORM and, years later, Vincent would show up on \"The Tonight Show\" with Johnny Carson to do a dramatic reading of that Poe poem about a maggot.",
"I wonder if this is on youtube.",
"I'll always remember his delivery: \"...",
"for the play is the tragedy, Man...",
"and its hero...",
"the conqueror worm.",
"\"\n\nAs a lot of other reviews here state, THE WITCHFINDER GENERAL is probably Vincent Price's greatest performance.",
"He is diabolical here but with none of the campy fun of his other films.",
"He is sinister, corrupt, evil.",
"That he tears through the countryside as a gov't/church-sanctioned official only makes him more repellent and horrible.",
"I remember reading an interview with Vincent and he said making this movie was an unpleasant experience for him.",
"He didn't get along with the director or, if I remember right, the director's personality was darker than Vincent wanted to deal with!",
"The director died of a drug overdose but--again, if I remember this correctly--Vincent was turned off by his dark side and his interest in Satanism (does anyone else remember that?",
"The director was into Satan worship or something).",
"I'm glad to see the extras so I will be adding this to my horror DVD collection."
] |
For those complaining that this is not a "First Alert" product - First Alert is a division of BRK Brands, so they're made by the same manufacturer. What's in a name? An ionization detector is an ionization detector. They all do the same job.
I like these little smoke detectors. They're not too obtrusive and they do their job. You should know that there are different types of fires and different types of smoke detectors. Ionization detectors (like this model) detect invisible smoke particles from clean, open-flaming fires like a trash can or kitchen stove fire very quickly. Because they detect invisible combustion particles, it's common for them to sound during normal cooking, or when a kerosene heater is used nearby and there's no threat. A photoelectric detector detects the thick, dense smoke produced by a cold, smoldering fire like what would start in a couch cushion. Typically, these kinds of fires are the most dangerous because of the cyanide and other lethal gases they give off.
YOU NEED BOTH TYPES of detectors in your home for complete protection! These little detectors have their limitations - you may have false trips if it's near a kitchen and you're cooking. This is the ionization sensor doing its job, not a malfunction. Use photoelectric detectors near the kitchen and you'll never have a problem. I have System Sensor i3 photoelectric smoke detectors on all floors and in every room of my house connected to an alarm system that reports to a monitoring center if there's a fire, but I got a bunch of these so that I have both photoelectric and ionization detectors, because of the wood paneling on the walls that would spread quickly. Good product. I recommend an aerosol smoke tester like Smoke Check for functionally testing your smoke detectors.
Don't forget carbon monoxide detectors too!! | 2 | positive | [
"For those complaining that this is not a \"First Alert\" product - First Alert is a division of BRK Brands, so they're made by the same manufacturer.",
"What's in a name?",
"An ionization detector is an ionization detector.",
"They all do the same job.",
"I like these little smoke detectors.",
"They're not too obtrusive and they do their job.",
"You should know that there are different types of fires and different types of smoke detectors.",
"Ionization detectors (like this model) detect invisible smoke particles from clean, open-flaming fires like a trash can or kitchen stove fire very quickly.",
"Because they detect invisible combustion particles, it's common for them to sound during normal cooking, or when a kerosene heater is used nearby and there's no threat.",
"A photoelectric detector detects the thick, dense smoke produced by a cold, smoldering fire like what would start in a couch cushion.",
"Typically, these kinds of fires are the most dangerous because of the cyanide and other lethal gases they give off.",
"YOU NEED BOTH TYPES of detectors in your home for complete protection!",
"These little detectors have their limitations - you may have false trips if it's near a kitchen and you're cooking.",
"This is the ionization sensor doing its job, not a malfunction.",
"Use photoelectric detectors near the kitchen and you'll never have a problem.",
"I have System Sensor i3 photoelectric smoke detectors on all floors and in every room of my house connected to an alarm system that reports to a monitoring center if there's a fire, but I got a bunch of these so that I have both photoelectric and ionization detectors, because of the wood paneling on the walls that would spread quickly.",
"Good product.",
"I recommend an aerosol smoke tester like Smoke Check for functionally testing your smoke detectors.",
"Don't forget carbon monoxide detectors too!!"
] |
While at an art gallery opening Hercule Poirot makes the aquaintance of Mr. Shaitana, an eccentric collector of art and curiosities. Among his curiosities Mr. Shaitana includes a few murderers who have managed not to be caught, or even be seriously under suspicion. Shaitana decides that he would like to have a dinner party to show off his collection and to that end, he invites four murderers and four detectives. During the dinner he drops a few not so subtle hints about what he knows and sits back to watch the 'fun'. The fun takes an unexpected turn during the after dinner bridge games, the host is murdered.
The detectives on the case are Poirot, Col. Race from the Foreign Office, Sgt. Battle (THE SECRET OF CHIMNEYS and THE SEVEN DIALS MYSTERY) and Ariadne Oliver, mystery writer (DEAD MAN'S FOLLY and THE PALE HORSE). The murderers include Dr. Roberts, who may have killed a patient; Col. Despard, who may have killed the husband of the woman he loved; Mrs. Lorrimar, whose husband died under 'usual circumstances' and Miss Meredith whose former employer died of an accidental poisoning.
The detectives decide to try to uncover the murderer themselves, each has their own ideas about who did it and why and each goes about the investigation in their own way. The plot takes many interesting twists and turns. Just when it appears that all has been revealed Christie gives one of her characteristic twists .
The main reason that I feel that this is a four, not a five star novel is the emphasis placed on the bridge game. As a non-bridge player I felt that there was a vital clue that I was missing even though it was right there in front of me. In fairness it is possible to solve the crime without the bridge game clues but it was still frustrating while reading the story. | 2 | positive | [
"While at an art gallery opening Hercule Poirot makes the aquaintance of Mr.",
"Shaitana, an eccentric collector of art and curiosities.",
"Among his curiosities Mr.",
"Shaitana includes a few murderers who have managed not to be caught, or even be seriously under suspicion.",
"Shaitana decides that he would like to have a dinner party to show off his collection and to that end, he invites four murderers and four detectives.",
"During the dinner he drops a few not so subtle hints about what he knows and sits back to watch the 'fun'.",
"The fun takes an unexpected turn during the after dinner bridge games, the host is murdered.",
"The detectives on the case are Poirot, Col.",
"Race from the Foreign Office, Sgt.",
"Battle (THE SECRET OF CHIMNEYS and THE SEVEN DIALS MYSTERY) and Ariadne Oliver, mystery writer (DEAD MAN'S FOLLY and THE PALE HORSE).",
"The murderers include Dr.",
"Roberts, who may have killed a patient; Col.",
"Despard, who may have killed the husband of the woman he loved; Mrs.",
"Lorrimar, whose husband died under 'usual circumstances' and Miss Meredith whose former employer died of an accidental poisoning.",
"The detectives decide to try to uncover the murderer themselves, each has their own ideas about who did it and why and each goes about the investigation in their own way.",
"The plot takes many interesting twists and turns.",
"Just when it appears that all has been revealed Christie gives one of her characteristic twists.",
"The main reason that I feel that this is a four, not a five star novel is the emphasis placed on the bridge game.",
"As a non-bridge player I felt that there was a vital clue that I was missing even though it was right there in front of me.",
"In fairness it is possible to solve the crime without the bridge game clues but it was still frustrating while reading the story."
] |
This game has presentation, style, and execution in SPADES. But it lacks in a few critical areas that are holding it back from legendary status;
1) The AI is fairly poor, especially vehicle AI. The skirmish mode AI is nearly brain dead in capture point mode.
2) The limited units and only 2 sides *REALLY* drag down the replayability of this title. There just isn't a lot of "Meat" here, and we quickly tired of it after only a couple weeks.
3) There are some glarring balance issues, and realism problems. A basic example is the fact that Sherman tanks are far tougher than they should be, and can stand toe to toe with a tiger longer than they should. All things considered, this sours the taste buds of realism buffs.
Overall though, the graphics are great, the sound is fantastic, and the gameplay is fast and furious. Despite the bad points, this is one of the better RTS games we've seen in the last year or so. Knocking off 1 full star for the flaws and lack of replayability. | 2 | positive | [
"This game has presentation, style, and execution in SPADES.",
"But it lacks in a few critical areas that are holding it back from legendary status;\n\n1) The AI is fairly poor, especially vehicle AI.",
"The skirmish mode AI is nearly brain dead in capture point mode.",
"2) The limited units and only 2 sides *REALLY* drag down the replayability of this title.",
"There just isn't a lot of \"Meat\" here, and we quickly tired of it after only a couple weeks.",
"3) There are some glarring balance issues, and realism problems.",
"A basic example is the fact that Sherman tanks are far tougher than they should be, and can stand toe to toe with a tiger longer than they should.",
"All things considered, this sours the taste buds of realism buffs.",
"Overall though, the graphics are great, the sound is fantastic, and the gameplay is fast and furious.",
"Despite the bad points, this is one of the better RTS games we've seen in the last year or so.",
"Knocking off 1 full star for the flaws and lack of replayability."
] |
I use this with an <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/On-Stage-MY550-Microphone-Extension-Attachment-Bar/dp/B0002ZO3LK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">On Stage MY550 Microphone Extension Attachment Bar</a> to mount the mics that come in the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Nady-DMK-5-Drum-Mic-Package/dp/B0002GXUMW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Nady DMK-5 Drum Mic Package</a>. These are relatively small and light microphones, especially the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Nady-DM70-Drum-and-Instrument-Microphone/dp/B0002CZQOQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Nady DM70 Drum and Instrument Microphone</a>.
As you can see in the customer-supplied images at the top of this page this gooseneck holds the DM70 steadily, and has the length to allow me to place the mics where I want them. For example, using two of these and two of the extension bars, I can attach the assemblies to my hi-hat stand and mic both the rack tom, plus the hi-hat and snare drum combined with a separate DM70.
Another use I have is to use either this or a <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/On-Stage-Microphone-6-inch-Gooseneck-Black/dp/B00080F7CS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">On Stage Microphone 6-inch Gooseneck, Black</a> (depending on where I want to place them) off a mic stand using the extension bar as a clamp. This arrangement allows me to place a DM70 for tenor and alto saxophones, or a DM80 for baritones.
For the smaller, lighter mics like the ones I use this is a perfect solution. | 2 | positive | [
"I use this with an <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/On-Stage-MY550-Microphone-Extension-Attachment-Bar/dp/B0002ZO3LK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?",
"ie=UTF8\">On Stage MY550 Microphone Extension Attachment Bar</a> to mount the mics that come in the <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Nady-DMK-5-Drum-Mic-Package/dp/B0002GXUMW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?",
"ie=UTF8\">Nady DMK-5 Drum Mic Package</a>.",
"These are relatively small and light microphones, especially the <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Nady-DM70-Drum-and-Instrument-Microphone/dp/B0002CZQOQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?",
"ie=UTF8\">Nady DM70 Drum and Instrument Microphone</a>.",
"As you can see in the customer-supplied images at the top of this page this gooseneck holds the DM70 steadily, and has the length to allow me to place the mics where I want them.",
"For example, using two of these and two of the extension bars, I can attach the assemblies to my hi-hat stand and mic both the rack tom, plus the hi-hat and snare drum combined with a separate DM70.",
"Another use I have is to use either this or a <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/On-Stage-Microphone-6-inch-Gooseneck-Black/dp/B00080F7CS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?",
"ie=UTF8\">On Stage Microphone 6-inch Gooseneck, Black</a> (depending on where I want to place them) off a mic stand using the extension bar as a clamp.",
"This arrangement allows me to place a DM70 for tenor and alto saxophones, or a DM80 for baritones.",
"For the smaller, lighter mics like the ones I use this is a perfect solution."
] |
This camera replaces my Sony MVC-FD88 digital camera. There is no comparison. The DC290 takes true photographic qualitiy pictures. I tried the camera in a variety of difficult lighting situations. It took perfect pictures every time! The software interface is great. It makes the camera look like another drive letter in your computer. When the camera is plugged into the computer (USB port), the drive letter appears in windows explorer. You can then simply navigate and use the standard cut and paste tools to move the files. I am extremely impressed with the qualitiy of the pictures, ease of use, and clear instruction manuals. The camera does eat the batteries. It comes with a set of disposable (so you can use the new camera while the others are charging) and rechargeable with charger. I purchased a second set of rechargeable batteries. I simply charge one set while the other is in use. | 2 | positive | [
"This camera replaces my Sony MVC-FD88 digital camera.",
"There is no comparison.",
"The DC290 takes true photographic qualitiy pictures.",
"I tried the camera in a variety of difficult lighting situations.",
"It took perfect pictures every time!",
"The software interface is great.",
"It makes the camera look like another drive letter in your computer.",
"When the camera is plugged into the computer (USB port), the drive letter appears in windows explorer.",
"You can then simply navigate and use the standard cut and paste tools to move the files.",
"I am extremely impressed with the qualitiy of the pictures, ease of use, and clear instruction manuals.",
"The camera does eat the batteries.",
"It comes with a set of disposable (so you can use the new camera while the others are charging) and rechargeable with charger.",
"I purchased a second set of rechargeable batteries.",
"I simply charge one set while the other is in use."
] |
We love this vacuum. It's efficient, light weight, inexpensive and strong. It really does the job. We have a large house and have to clean rooms constantly for short term guests. It's easy to carry, set up, use and return to its storage space. We've had them for over a year and they're going strong, and we use them constantly. We especially like the hepa filter which helps us reduce allergens. dragonflyhill.wordpress.com | 2 | positive | [
"We love this vacuum.",
"It's efficient, light weight, inexpensive and strong.",
"It really does the job.",
"We have a large house and have to clean rooms constantly for short term guests.",
"It's easy to carry, set up, use and return to its storage space.",
"We've had them for over a year and they're going strong, and we use them constantly.",
"We especially like the hepa filter which helps us reduce allergens.",
"dragonflyhill.",
"wordpress.",
"com"
] |
When I purchased this toy here on Amazon it was closer to $15-$20. I bought this for my two year old who would not stop trying to take possession of my son's film edition Woody. Because of the price, I expected that it would be "cheaper" than my son's Woody that cost much more than this one. Not to my surprise... it is. First I would like to say that this toy is great for toddlers! I didn't need to spend $65 for the good one, and my daughter has a toy that she believes is just like her big brothers. Now for the faults... The quality of the fabric isn't that great, the sewing is way off in some places (the seam that marks the "elbow" on ONE of the arms is placed more where the wrist would be), and the voice is off too. Not only is the voice off, but it speaks randomly when no one is touching it. Also, the hat has a weird shape, and doesn't fit as well as it should. It kind of has a generic look overall. | 2 | positive | [
"When I purchased this toy here on Amazon it was closer to $15-$20.",
"I bought this for my two year old who would not stop trying to take possession of my son's film edition Woody.",
"Because of the price, I expected that it would be \"cheaper\" than my son's Woody that cost much more than this one.",
"Not to my surprise...",
"it is.",
"First I would like to say that this toy is great for toddlers!",
"I didn't need to spend $65 for the good one, and my daughter has a toy that she believes is just like her big brothers.",
"Now for the faults...",
"The quality of the fabric isn't that great, the sewing is way off in some places (the seam that marks the \"elbow\" on ONE of the arms is placed more where the wrist would be), and the voice is off too.",
"Not only is the voice off, but it speaks randomly when no one is touching it.",
"Also, the hat has a weird shape, and doesn't fit as well as it should.",
"It kind of has a generic look overall."
] |
Man, I like this guy! Finished _Blackwater Sound_ last night and it's another winner. I always feel like I'm doing him a bit of a disservice because I get so into the books I don't want to set them down, and I tend to read faster and faster. I know I'm not giving all the lyrical descriptions of the setting, etc. (on a par with those of James Lee Burke), the attention they deserve. And now I have to wait another two(?) years for the next one.
In this book, Hall brings together Thorn, his series character, with Alexandra Collins, the crime scene photographer he introduced in _Body Language_. Thorn is out on his boat one night when he witnesses the crash of a jetliner, which narrowly misses him as it makes a water landing. First on the scene, he swoops in to rescue survivors and spots another boat nearby, with a trio of suspicious-looking folks just standing by, not doing much to help. Later, onshore, he's threatened with a monster knife by a big, baby-faced kid, Johnny Braswell, one of the three.
This draws him into a complex mystery involving a HERF gun, capable of knocking out the electronic systems of jets, cars, banks, etc., and the Braswell family, who are some of the scariest villains Hall's created yet (and if you've read his work, you know that's something).
Since Alexandra's father, Lawton, who suffers from Alzheimer's, is pulled into the mix, when he's kidnapped by the Braswells, she gets involved and it isn't long before she runs into Thorn and his friend Sugarman. There's the usual mix of darkly humorous dialogue, over the top violence, truly evil bad guys, and the virtuous, moral influence of Thorn. Though he isn't really a detective, he does fulfill the same role, relying on his own personal code of ethics to see things through. And Hall is great at describing settings, too. Whenever I read one of these books, the first thing I want to do is book a fishing
vacation to South Florida. Very highly recommended. | 2 | positive | [
"Man, I like this guy!",
"Finished _Blackwater Sound_ last night and it's another winner.",
"I always feel like I'm doing him a bit of a disservice because I get so into the books I don't want to set them down, and I tend to read faster and faster.",
"I know I'm not giving all the lyrical descriptions of the setting, etc.",
"(on a par with those of James Lee Burke), the attention they deserve.",
"And now I have to wait another two(?",
") years for the next one.",
"In this book, Hall brings together Thorn, his series character, with Alexandra Collins, the crime scene photographer he introduced in _Body Language_.",
"Thorn is out on his boat one night when he witnesses the crash of a jetliner, which narrowly misses him as it makes a water landing.",
"First on the scene, he swoops in to rescue survivors and spots another boat nearby, with a trio of suspicious-looking folks just standing by, not doing much to help.",
"Later, onshore, he's threatened with a monster knife by a big, baby-faced kid, Johnny Braswell, one of the three.",
"This draws him into a complex mystery involving a HERF gun, capable of knocking out the electronic systems of jets, cars, banks, etc.",
", and the Braswell family, who are some of the scariest villains Hall's created yet (and if you've read his work, you know that's something).",
"Since Alexandra's father, Lawton, who suffers from Alzheimer's, is pulled into the mix, when he's kidnapped by the Braswells, she gets involved and it isn't long before she runs into Thorn and his friend Sugarman.",
"There's the usual mix of darkly humorous dialogue, over the top violence, truly evil bad guys, and the virtuous, moral influence of Thorn.",
"Though he isn't really a detective, he does fulfill the same role, relying on his own personal code of ethics to see things through.",
"And Hall is great at describing settings, too.",
"Whenever I read one of these books, the first thing I want to do is book a fishing\nvacation to South Florida.",
"Very highly recommended."
] |
This works like a bouncy hockey puck being batted up and down the halls, across the floors, into small spaces to be dug at, carried by mouth to keep possession & to bring to Mom for another game of fetch. Yes they hurt when you step on them (& I like to go barefoot esp at night so I have to shuffle when these are around) & yes I vacuum them up (luckily they are too big to go thru the hose)from the nooks & crannies where they invariably wind up & yes sometimes the cats go for long periods w/o playing with these BUT when they do play with them it is a riot! Etta is esp fond of these plastic "crowns" &, since she IS the Princess of our 4 cat household, she gets whatever she wants. I bought 2 packages so she'll never run out. I'll just have to keep finding them when they all seem to have disappeared. Again. I was glad to find them on Amazon because my local pet stores no longer seem to carry these -- a bit pricey but worth it since they rarely break. But somewhere in my small house there is a black hole full of silly little plastic cat toys................ | 2 | positive | [
"This works like a bouncy hockey puck being batted up and down the halls, across the floors, into small spaces to be dug at, carried by mouth to keep possession & to bring to Mom for another game of fetch.",
"Yes they hurt when you step on them (& I like to go barefoot esp at night so I have to shuffle when these are around) & yes I vacuum them up (luckily they are too big to go thru the hose)from the nooks & crannies where they invariably wind up & yes sometimes the cats go for long periods w/o playing with these BUT when they do play with them it is a riot!",
"Etta is esp fond of these plastic \"crowns\" &, since she IS the Princess of our 4 cat household, she gets whatever she wants.",
"I bought 2 packages so she'll never run out.",
"I'll just have to keep finding them when they all seem to have disappeared.",
"Again.",
"I was glad to find them on Amazon because my local pet stores no longer seem to carry these -- a bit pricey but worth it since they rarely break.",
"But somewhere in my small house there is a black hole full of silly little plastic cat toys....",
"....",
"....",
"...."
] |
This story is a rarefied view of what might happen as culture degenerates into hundreds of separate world views. The narrator's name, Stark, was short for stark-raving-mad. Each of the other characters represented a turn in the maze which drove Stark insane. Jeamland, as a transition way station to his many future pocket universes, was packed full of possibilities for creating a complex character. Stark was not one man but a series of Russian doll selves, each representing a period in his growth from childhood. As to the mystery element, yes, at first the reader wonders in what direction the story will turn next but finally realizes that it doesn't matter at all. The most daring insight presented is the discovery that molecular computers are churning out the bits of data that makes up Stark's brutal existence. Once Stark's mind leaps through the Jeamland portal into the future there is no return to either sanity or the present.
The exposition revealed in chapters 21-2 belonged in the opening to this weird tale. The reader deserved to know outright that Jeamland was a mind portal leading to the far distant future. The happy ending demanded by Hollywood agents was not convincing. The division of this future City into unique, idiosyncratic neighborhoods was very creative. Smith envisions the future as made up of pockets of people who shared similar neurosis and psychosis. The novel was a collection of a hundred short stories stitched together by the mind of the narrator Stark. I read it thinking: so much more could have been done with this material. | 2 | positive | [
"This story is a rarefied view of what might happen as culture degenerates into hundreds of separate world views.",
"The narrator's name, Stark, was short for stark-raving-mad.",
"Each of the other characters represented a turn in the maze which drove Stark insane.",
"Jeamland, as a transition way station to his many future pocket universes, was packed full of possibilities for creating a complex character.",
"Stark was not one man but a series of Russian doll selves, each representing a period in his growth from childhood.",
"As to the mystery element, yes, at first the reader wonders in what direction the story will turn next but finally realizes that it doesn't matter at all.",
"The most daring insight presented is the discovery that molecular computers are churning out the bits of data that makes up Stark's brutal existence.",
"Once Stark's mind leaps through the Jeamland portal into the future there is no return to either sanity or the present.",
"The exposition revealed in chapters 21-2 belonged in the opening to this weird tale.",
"The reader deserved to know outright that Jeamland was a mind portal leading to the far distant future.",
"The happy ending demanded by Hollywood agents was not convincing.",
"The division of this future City into unique, idiosyncratic neighborhoods was very creative.",
"Smith envisions the future as made up of pockets of people who shared similar neurosis and psychosis.",
"The novel was a collection of a hundred short stories stitched together by the mind of the narrator Stark.",
"I read it thinking: so much more could have been done with this material."
] |
this is the first coffee maker of this type that I have owned. I have had may drip style coffee makers in the past, my most current on is the Cuisinart with internal carafe with a lever to dispense coffee straight into the coffee cup. Let me tell you that had no idea what my coffee really tasted like until I used this Bodum Pebo vacuum coffee maker. I was skeptical of what I read, saying that the coffee will taste better. Let me tell you that my skepticism is gone. The coffee really taste better. I now enjoy my coffee on a whole norther level. I also enjoy making coffee now, it is kinda fun to watch this thing do its magic (maybe this will go away with time, being new and all) and it really does not take that long to do at all. I use a heat diffuser on a gas stove set to a little under medium and it only takes about 10-12 minutes. One thing to note is that there (for me any way) is more time involved with care and clean up. I am willing to overlook this because of the better coffee it produces and the coolness and fun factors. | 2 | positive | [
"this is the first coffee maker of this type that I have owned.",
"I have had may drip style coffee makers in the past, my most current on is the Cuisinart with internal carafe with a lever to dispense coffee straight into the coffee cup.",
"Let me tell you that had no idea what my coffee really tasted like until I used this Bodum Pebo vacuum coffee maker.",
"I was skeptical of what I read, saying that the coffee will taste better.",
"Let me tell you that my skepticism is gone.",
"The coffee really taste better.",
"I now enjoy my coffee on a whole norther level.",
"I also enjoy making coffee now, it is kinda fun to watch this thing do its magic (maybe this will go away with time, being new and all) and it really does not take that long to do at all.",
"I use a heat diffuser on a gas stove set to a little under medium and it only takes about 10-12 minutes.",
"One thing to note is that there (for me any way) is more time involved with care and clean up.",
"I am willing to overlook this because of the better coffee it produces and the coolness and fun factors."
] |
Frank Zappa was well known for his interweaving of live and studio tracks on his recordings, often within the same song. Burnt Weeny Sandwich does this for the first time with recording transitions much smoother than with earlier recordings, and it was a technique Zappa would only improve upon with future releases.
The album is also more accessible than earlier recordings, carrying a, albeit arcane, theme more recognizably throughout the tracks. In terms of sheer enjoyment, this is among my favorites. Zappa's ingenious use of atypical instrumentation (Ie bicycle horns accompanying more traditional horns), along with the eviscerating electric violin by virtuoso Sugar Cane Harris and the splendid piano set-pieces performed by Ian Underwood, show how FZ was able to meld his own musical direction with that of the jazz fusion impetus of the time. And besides, FZ plays some awesome guitar on these tracks as well, some of his best jams in my opinion. Afterall, I primarily begame a Zappa fan first because of his incredible skill on guitar. As FZ was quoted to say: "Jazz isn't dead. It just smells funny." | 2 | positive | [
"Frank Zappa was well known for his interweaving of live and studio tracks on his recordings, often within the same song.",
"Burnt Weeny Sandwich does this for the first time with recording transitions much smoother than with earlier recordings, and it was a technique Zappa would only improve upon with future releases.",
"The album is also more accessible than earlier recordings, carrying a, albeit arcane, theme more recognizably throughout the tracks.",
"In terms of sheer enjoyment, this is among my favorites.",
"Zappa's ingenious use of atypical instrumentation (Ie bicycle horns accompanying more traditional horns), along with the eviscerating electric violin by virtuoso Sugar Cane Harris and the splendid piano set-pieces performed by Ian Underwood, show how FZ was able to meld his own musical direction with that of the jazz fusion impetus of the time.",
"And besides, FZ plays some awesome guitar on these tracks as well, some of his best jams in my opinion.",
"Afterall, I primarily begame a Zappa fan first because of his incredible skill on guitar.",
"As FZ was quoted to say: \"Jazz isn't dead.",
"It just smells funny.",
"\""
] |
I originally purchased this to house a pair of <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Powerwerks-PW50-Portable-PA-System/dp/B004VQDAQK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Powerwerks PW50 Portable PA System</a> heads. They were a perfect fit, but it was obvious that their combined weight (thirty pounds total) was stressing the seams on this bag. I then repurposed it as a general gig bag for cables and lighter accessories.
For the lighter gear this is the best gig bag I now own. It has ample space for lighter, but bulkier, components and is sufficiently heavy duty that it will easily accommodate a twenty pound load if the gear is evenly distributed. Most of the cables I am using this for are electrical (power conditioned outlet strips), but I am also carrying the usual instrument, speaker and XLR cables in smaller bags inside this case.
Although this is designed for lighter objects, the zippers and stitching are impressive. One of the first things I check before purchasing a new bag is the quality of the zippers because that - in my experience - is a weak link. I have no concerns about the ones used in this bag.
Do note that there is nominal padding at best. This bag is not optimum for any gear that needs protection against bangs, drops and scrapes. Again, for cables it works perfectly. | 2 | positive | [
"I originally purchased this to house a pair of <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Powerwerks-PW50-Portable-PA-System/dp/B004VQDAQK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?",
"ie=UTF8\">Powerwerks PW50 Portable PA System</a> heads.",
"They were a perfect fit, but it was obvious that their combined weight (thirty pounds total) was stressing the seams on this bag.",
"I then repurposed it as a general gig bag for cables and lighter accessories.",
"For the lighter gear this is the best gig bag I now own.",
"It has ample space for lighter, but bulkier, components and is sufficiently heavy duty that it will easily accommodate a twenty pound load if the gear is evenly distributed.",
"Most of the cables I am using this for are electrical (power conditioned outlet strips), but I am also carrying the usual instrument, speaker and XLR cables in smaller bags inside this case.",
"Although this is designed for lighter objects, the zippers and stitching are impressive.",
"One of the first things I check before purchasing a new bag is the quality of the zippers because that - in my experience - is a weak link.",
"I have no concerns about the ones used in this bag.",
"Do note that there is nominal padding at best.",
"This bag is not optimum for any gear that needs protection against bangs, drops and scrapes.",
"Again, for cables it works perfectly."
] |
This book is about John. When his girlfriend gets pregnant he does what is right and marries her. Then when she decides to bale he does what is right and tries to raise his young son on his own. I loved how Judith Arnold made John so real. Who hasn't given up the battle for bath and settled on cookies and milk instead. John wants to do what is best for his son but he just doesn't really know how.
Enter Molly and her pre-school and daddy school. Molly is a wonderful character that cares instently about these two lost men. She is drawn to John even though she has issues in her past that make this relationship difficult.
This book is a real enjoyable ride. Love all the daddy school books and would highly recommend this one | 2 | positive | [
"This book is about John.",
"When his girlfriend gets pregnant he does what is right and marries her.",
"Then when she decides to bale he does what is right and tries to raise his young son on his own.",
"I loved how Judith Arnold made John so real.",
"Who hasn't given up the battle for bath and settled on cookies and milk instead.",
"John wants to do what is best for his son but he just doesn't really know how.",
"Enter Molly and her pre-school and daddy school.",
"Molly is a wonderful character that cares instently about these two lost men.",
"She is drawn to John even though she has issues in her past that make this relationship difficult.",
"This book is a real enjoyable ride.",
"Love all the daddy school books and would highly recommend this one"
] |
My reviews are more how movies touch me emotionally. I enjoyed the realness of life shared, no overly strong good vs bad. The romance is what seems normal in life, enjoyable and touching. It's a beautiful movie in many ways. I'm not a fly fisherman, but I loved learning and seeing the art of it. For the time of 1915..., the pastoral father did not buy into scripture that says spank "spare the rod spoil the child" - seems unusual for that day. He drew me closer to him over time; while stoic he comes through with love; this surprised me in a pleasant way. I was touched by sibling love that is pure and enduring; this is the best part - saying less is more. Good life messages are shared. I like the narrative style, pondering and insightful about a life from beginning to end. | 2 | positive | [
"My reviews are more how movies touch me emotionally.",
"I enjoyed the realness of life shared, no overly strong good vs bad.",
"The romance is what seems normal in life, enjoyable and touching.",
"It's a beautiful movie in many ways.",
"I'm not a fly fisherman, but I loved learning and seeing the art of it.",
"For the time of 1915...",
", the pastoral father did not buy into scripture that says spank \"spare the rod spoil the child\" - seems unusual for that day.",
"He drew me closer to him over time; while stoic he comes through with love; this surprised me in a pleasant way.",
"I was touched by sibling love that is pure and enduring; this is the best part - saying less is more.",
"Good life messages are shared.",
"I like the narrative style, pondering and insightful about a life from beginning to end."
] |
Man. What can I say about this album besides the fact its freakin' good. Not a single bad song on here; in my opinion the greatest debut album of all time. Period. Hands down. No questions asked.
The first time I heard 'Welcome to the Jungle' I was in awe. It had the catchiest guitar riffs and Axl's blazing vocals made it even better. I immediately demanded a trip to the local CD Store to purchase Appetite for Destruction.
If you like hard rock or classic rock, buy this! You won't regret it! | 2 | positive | [
"Man.",
"What can I say about this album besides the fact its freakin' good.",
"Not a single bad song on here; in my opinion the greatest debut album of all time.",
"Period.",
"Hands down.",
"No questions asked.",
"The first time I heard 'Welcome to the Jungle' I was in awe.",
"It had the catchiest guitar riffs and Axl's blazing vocals made it even better.",
"I immediately demanded a trip to the local CD Store to purchase Appetite for Destruction.",
"If you like hard rock or classic rock, buy this!",
"You won't regret it!"
] |
This is a nice set which includes two different color coded power toothbrushes with batteries, plus two extra brudh heads, plus a tube of toothpaste.
Everyone in the family uses power toothbrushes. At home we use OralB and Sonicare, but I took Spinbrush to work to use after lunch. I think it works as well as more expensive brushed we use at home. The handle is comfortable,vand I like the dual action brush heads - one spins,can other reciprocates. It is a bit loud, but not much more than my OralB 4000 at home and not so much that you cannot tolerate it for two minutes. The clean feeling in my mouth is worth it.
The toothpaste is fine. It didn't whiten my teeth, but it could be because I have been using whitening toothpastes for years.
Nice set overall | 2 | positive | [
"This is a nice set which includes two different color coded power toothbrushes with batteries, plus two extra brudh heads, plus a tube of toothpaste.",
"Everyone in the family uses power toothbrushes.",
"At home we use OralB and Sonicare, but I took Spinbrush to work to use after lunch.",
"I think it works as well as more expensive brushed we use at home.",
"The handle is comfortable,vand I like the dual action brush heads - one spins,can other reciprocates.",
"It is a bit loud, but not much more than my OralB 4000 at home and not so much that you cannot tolerate it for two minutes.",
"The clean feeling in my mouth is worth it.",
"The toothpaste is fine.",
"It didn't whiten my teeth, but it could be because I have been using whitening toothpastes for years.",
"Nice set overall"
] |
This is one of the most emotional records I have ever heard, and that is what I love about it. Neutral Milk Hotel are not a very talented band, and if the only kind of music you like is music made by a band where everyone is a master at there instrument then don't even bother buying this album. But if you like songs that are full of emotion and beautiful lyrics then you might consider buying this album. Now im gonna do some track reviews
King of Carrot Flowers Pt 1: A song about teen love and abusing parents. The accordian is a real nice touch 5/5
King of Carrot Flowers Pts 2 and 3: The weirdest song on the album besides untitled. Dont get turned off because of the lyrics about jesus. 5/5
In the Aeroplane over the Sea: A flat out beautiful song, from the acoustic guitar stumming, the simplistic bass line, to the singing saw this song is wonderful. 5/5
Two Headed Boy: The first song with just Jeff and his guitar. Really weird lyrics. 5/5
The Fool : The first of 2 instrumental songs, this is a good example of the weird instumentation. 5/5
Holland 1945: This song is about Anne Frank, and how Jeff wishes he could go back in time to save her 5/5
Communist Daughter: More weird lyrics "Semen stains the mountian tops" 5/5
Oh Comely: This is another song about Anne Frank, Its amazing how Jeff can keep your attention with just a guitar and his voice for almost 6 minutes before the trumpets kick in. 5/5
Ghost: I think this song is another one about anne frank but im not quite sure. Distorted acoustic guitar, trumpets, and drums are the main instruments in this song
[Untitled]: This is probably the weirdest song that i have ever heard, the only instrument i can recognize is the drums and the trombone
Two Headed Boy Pt 2: My favorite song on the album, this song is partially about Anne Frank. Everytime i hear this song i want to cry, its that beautiful.
Oh and by the way its not a concept album, about half the songs on here are about Anne Frank, Jeff Mangum had somewhat of an obsession with her. Most of the time Jeff says she hes talking about anne frank.
Too bad there will never be another Neutral Milk Hotel album. | 2 | positive | [
"This is one of the most emotional records I have ever heard, and that is what I love about it.",
"Neutral Milk Hotel are not a very talented band, and if the only kind of music you like is music made by a band where everyone is a master at there instrument then don't even bother buying this album.",
"But if you like songs that are full of emotion and beautiful lyrics then you might consider buying this album.",
"Now im gonna do some track reviews\n\nKing of Carrot Flowers Pt 1: A song about teen love and abusing parents.",
"The accordian is a real nice touch 5/5\n\nKing of Carrot Flowers Pts 2 and 3: The weirdest song on the album besides untitled.",
"Dont get turned off because of the lyrics about jesus.",
"5/5\n\nIn the Aeroplane over the Sea: A flat out beautiful song, from the acoustic guitar stumming, the simplistic bass line, to the singing saw this song is wonderful.",
"5/5\n\nTwo Headed Boy: The first song with just Jeff and his guitar.",
"Really weird lyrics.",
"5/5\n\nThe Fool : The first of 2 instrumental songs, this is a good example of the weird instumentation.",
"5/5\n\nHolland 1945: This song is about Anne Frank, and how Jeff wishes he could go back in time to save her 5/5\n\nCommunist Daughter: More weird lyrics \"Semen stains the mountian tops\" 5/5\n\nOh Comely: This is another song about Anne Frank, Its amazing how Jeff can keep your attention with just a guitar and his voice for almost 6 minutes before the trumpets kick in.",
"5/5\n\nGhost: I think this song is another one about anne frank but im not quite sure.",
"Distorted acoustic guitar, trumpets, and drums are the main instruments in this song\n\n[Untitled]: This is probably the weirdest song that i have ever heard, the only instrument i can recognize is the drums and the trombone\n\nTwo Headed Boy Pt 2: My favorite song on the album, this song is partially about Anne Frank.",
"Everytime i hear this song i want to cry, its that beautiful.",
"Oh and by the way its not a concept album, about half the songs on here are about Anne Frank, Jeff Mangum had somewhat of an obsession with her.",
"Most of the time Jeff says she hes talking about anne frank.",
"Too bad there will never be another Neutral Milk Hotel album."
] |
City girl meets cowboy and there were sparks immediately. Bridget wants to have it all - a career and a family but believes she could not have both because Josh Gentry is emotionally unavailable for love.
Josh finds Bridget more than just attractive. She turned his world upside down. But he was afraid to take chances with love. Losing his first wife had taken an emotional toll on him. All he wants now was raise his 5 year old son and tame wild mustangs.
"Wild Mustang Man" relates how Bridget and Josh overcome their self doubt and find happiness.
As always, Carol Grace told a feel-good love story that is beautiful and heartwarming.
SPOILER ALERT
I just have a few comments though. Understanding that artistic license exists, Bridget signing up Josh as the face of Wild Mustang cologne is plausible. But it is not as easy as that. Josh has to be signed up first with an agency, a contract drawn and lawyers involved. From the story line, Wild Mustang cologne is supposed to be a big campaign. And that means there should have been a lot more people involved than just Bridget. I would have expected either two things - Josh travels to San Francisco with Bridget or San Francisco comes to Harmony, figuratively speaking.
For a major campaign that involves print, billboard and television perhaps even online (I presumed this because the camera men shot movie foofage), the money involved can have Josh afford sending Max to an Ivy League school for four years. And thus, a campaign this big should have Bridget running back and forth San Francisco and Harmony. If not Bridget, her assistant at least.
And the shoot was so minimal. A major campaign shot within one day and one morning! And there was no wardrobe, make up artist, director? Bridget can have done the creative but still, just having three camera men doing the shoot without a full contingency support is not just possible for a major campaign.
Other than this major oversight, I still enjoyed the story. | 2 | positive | [
"City girl meets cowboy and there were sparks immediately.",
"Bridget wants to have it all - a career and a family but believes she could not have both because Josh Gentry is emotionally unavailable for love.",
"Josh finds Bridget more than just attractive.",
"She turned his world upside down.",
"But he was afraid to take chances with love.",
"Losing his first wife had taken an emotional toll on him.",
"All he wants now was raise his 5 year old son and tame wild mustangs.",
"\"Wild Mustang Man\" relates how Bridget and Josh overcome their self doubt and find happiness.",
"As always, Carol Grace told a feel-good love story that is beautiful and heartwarming.",
"SPOILER ALERT\n\nI just have a few comments though.",
"Understanding that artistic license exists, Bridget signing up Josh as the face of Wild Mustang cologne is plausible.",
"But it is not as easy as that.",
"Josh has to be signed up first with an agency, a contract drawn and lawyers involved.",
"From the story line, Wild Mustang cologne is supposed to be a big campaign.",
"And that means there should have been a lot more people involved than just Bridget.",
"I would have expected either two things - Josh travels to San Francisco with Bridget or San Francisco comes to Harmony, figuratively speaking.",
"For a major campaign that involves print, billboard and television perhaps even online (I presumed this because the camera men shot movie foofage), the money involved can have Josh afford sending Max to an Ivy League school for four years.",
"And thus, a campaign this big should have Bridget running back and forth San Francisco and Harmony.",
"If not Bridget, her assistant at least.",
"And the shoot was so minimal.",
"A major campaign shot within one day and one morning!",
"And there was no wardrobe, make up artist, director?",
"Bridget can have done the creative but still, just having three camera men doing the shoot without a full contingency support is not just possible for a major campaign.",
"Other than this major oversight, I still enjoyed the story."
] |
Some people say it allows you to speed up the "cycling" process even in a complicated reef tank set up... Others say it's just snake oil, meaning, it doesn't do anything and you just have to trust it works.
My verdict?
I've set up numerous reef tanks, some using this product, some without. I've also done water changes with and without this product (with, per instructions).
Guess what? I have no clue what this does. If it does something, great. If it doesn't, well, at least it didn't make anything worse.
So my advice is if you think this will help, it may- and it won't kill anything.
If you don't think it will work, it won't. Duh! It's only real if you believe, man.
So why 4 stars? I can only assume the guys at Seachem did their research and they've concluded improvements in the system using the product versus not. I'm not a microbiologist, marine biologist, chemist, or alike... I'm just a hobbist and enthusiast with a decent noggin.
You're not the fish whisperer, nor am I. Even the tiniest fractional change in water conditions is detected and deeply felt by marine animals. Imagine if earth's gravity changed by 0.1 lbs. Imagine if there was a little less oxygen... You'd feel it, you'd know, and it would play an epic toll on your body.
So remember, whatever it does it doesn't kill your fish. It could be making things better for your tank, or making minor non-painful changes, but until I see death I'm not concerned. I can only assume that real scientist developed this solution for a real problem and we should consider using it. Skeptics, shut up unless you've spoken to swimmy the fish.
You can never conduct a perfect one to one experiment between using and not using, even if you two identical tanks, water, sand (impossible), rocks (impossible), filters, etc... Every minor difference, even where each tank is resting in the room (slightly different air exposure) makes a difference.
Believe, and it works miracles. | 2 | positive | [
"Some people say it allows you to speed up the \"cycling\" process even in a complicated reef tank set up...",
"Others say it's just snake oil, meaning, it doesn't do anything and you just have to trust it works.",
"My verdict?",
"I've set up numerous reef tanks, some using this product, some without.",
"I've also done water changes with and without this product (with, per instructions).",
"Guess what?",
"I have no clue what this does.",
"If it does something, great.",
"If it doesn't, well, at least it didn't make anything worse.",
"So my advice is if you think this will help, it may- and it won't kill anything.",
"If you don't think it will work, it won't.",
"Duh!",
"It's only real if you believe, man.",
"So why 4 stars?",
"I can only assume the guys at Seachem did their research and they've concluded improvements in the system using the product versus not.",
"I'm not a microbiologist, marine biologist, chemist, or alike...",
"I'm just a hobbist and enthusiast with a decent noggin.",
"You're not the fish whisperer, nor am I.",
"Even the tiniest fractional change in water conditions is detected and deeply felt by marine animals.",
"Imagine if earth's gravity changed by 0.",
"1 lbs.",
"Imagine if there was a little less oxygen...",
"You'd feel it, you'd know, and it would play an epic toll on your body.",
"So remember, whatever it does it doesn't kill your fish.",
"It could be making things better for your tank, or making minor non-painful changes, but until I see death I'm not concerned.",
"I can only assume that real scientist developed this solution for a real problem and we should consider using it.",
"Skeptics, shut up unless you've spoken to swimmy the fish.",
"You can never conduct a perfect one to one experiment between using and not using, even if you two identical tanks, water, sand (impossible), rocks (impossible), filters, etc...",
"Every minor difference, even where each tank is resting in the room (slightly different air exposure) makes a difference.",
"Believe, and it works miracles."
] |
The ending left me completely shocked and with my mouth open!! The funk always hits the fan when the Savage's get together for a function, but the very last function blew my mind! Totally unexpected, and it makes me wish there was already a follow up story to dive right into. the series of events that took place prior to this last family function kept me 100% interested, shocked, and in disbelief the whole way through. I am still rooting for Christy to turn her life around and realize she deserves better than what she is excepting from these no good dudes who use her up. When she learns to love herself, maybe her sisters will come around. Also, Yesina didn't have to whoop Christy that bad, yet I totally understand why she was so angry (it's the principal behind it all).
It doesn't matter whether you read this book first or Savage Instinct first. Even though Devious Savages was the first book, I am actually happy I read Savage Instinct first because I was already up on the goods! I was able to tie things together, and things made perfect sense. This author is my new FAVORITE! YES! | 2 | positive | [
"The ending left me completely shocked and with my mouth open!!",
"The funk always hits the fan when the Savage's get together for a function, but the very last function blew my mind!",
"Totally unexpected, and it makes me wish there was already a follow up story to dive right into.",
"the series of events that took place prior to this last family function kept me 100% interested, shocked, and in disbelief the whole way through.",
"I am still rooting for Christy to turn her life around and realize she deserves better than what she is excepting from these no good dudes who use her up.",
"When she learns to love herself, maybe her sisters will come around.",
"Also, Yesina didn't have to whoop Christy that bad, yet I totally understand why she was so angry (it's the principal behind it all).",
"It doesn't matter whether you read this book first or Savage Instinct first.",
"Even though Devious Savages was the first book, I am actually happy I read Savage Instinct first because I was already up on the goods!",
"I was able to tie things together, and things made perfect sense.",
"This author is my new FAVORITE!",
"YES!"
] |
I really enjoyed reading this endearing Christmas story. The characters were developed as the story carried me through their lives. The main character Alexandria Anderson, who was divorced with two children, was starting over in her life and this was described well in the story. Kyle Miller--the reference to the title Ba Humbug, was the best selling author with a sad secret (which caused the whole Scrooge image in the first place) was a believable character and needed someone special to help him through his past.
I loved all the twists and turns in the story and how the story resolved itself but I thought the last chapter was too hurried. Heather Horrocks writes with humor and enough story line to make it so enjoyable but the last chapter was way to hurried and needed to have more of a story in the very end. I love all of Ms. Horrocks writings but to have a really great "feel good" ending that lasts a while in your psyche, this needed a few more chapters to make it believable. A believable ending is always what makes the story wonderful and the last chapter wasn't as believable, to me, as the rest of the story. Would have been a 5 star book if it had been.
Overall a wonderful Christmas story to put any reader in the Christmas spirit. | 2 | positive | [
"I really enjoyed reading this endearing Christmas story.",
"The characters were developed as the story carried me through their lives.",
"The main character Alexandria Anderson, who was divorced with two children, was starting over in her life and this was described well in the story.",
"Kyle Miller--the reference to the title Ba Humbug, was the best selling author with a sad secret (which caused the whole Scrooge image in the first place) was a believable character and needed someone special to help him through his past.",
"I loved all the twists and turns in the story and how the story resolved itself but I thought the last chapter was too hurried.",
"Heather Horrocks writes with humor and enough story line to make it so enjoyable but the last chapter was way to hurried and needed to have more of a story in the very end.",
"I love all of Ms.",
"Horrocks writings but to have a really great \"feel good\" ending that lasts a while in your psyche, this needed a few more chapters to make it believable.",
"A believable ending is always what makes the story wonderful and the last chapter wasn't as believable, to me, as the rest of the story.",
"Would have been a 5 star book if it had been.",
"Overall a wonderful Christmas story to put any reader in the Christmas spirit."
] |
I've been searching for a device that would give me stereo sound and allow me to have handsfree operation of my phone. This device does both.
You can use ANY 3.5mm headphone in this device. The sound quality is by no means perfect, but I thought it was pretty darn good.
This device does not eliminate wires, but that's not the point of it. It's designed to allow a phone user more flexible MUSIC use of their phone. That job it does well. I've only had it a couple days, but I'd gladly buy it again.
As a test, I walked nearly 30 feet away from my phone and my music wasn't interrupted. About 33-35 feet is the range limit.
If you want a bluetooth device that is for phone conversations, get an over-the-ear piece. If you want to listen to music and have the flexibilty to swap out your headphones, get this device.
The other good music option with great phonecall voice quality is the Motorolla S9. | 2 | positive | [
"I've been searching for a device that would give me stereo sound and allow me to have handsfree operation of my phone.",
"This device does both.",
"You can use ANY 3.",
"5mm headphone in this device.",
"The sound quality is by no means perfect, but I thought it was pretty darn good.",
"This device does not eliminate wires, but that's not the point of it.",
"It's designed to allow a phone user more flexible MUSIC use of their phone.",
"That job it does well.",
"I've only had it a couple days, but I'd gladly buy it again.",
"As a test, I walked nearly 30 feet away from my phone and my music wasn't interrupted.",
"About 33-35 feet is the range limit.",
"If you want a bluetooth device that is for phone conversations, get an over-the-ear piece.",
"If you want to listen to music and have the flexibilty to swap out your headphones, get this device.",
"The other good music option with great phonecall voice quality is the Motorolla S9."
] |
This is one of the best coffee makers I've ever used. I took off one star because the coffee grind holder/cup is difficult to remove to empty it out. If they change the design to include some sort of lifting tab, or even a notch so you can easily remove it with the tip of your finger, then it would be perfect.
NOTE: Make sure to clean the o-ring of ALL coffee grinds before you screw it back together. Failure to do so will embed the coffee grinds into the o-ring, causing it to 1) leak and 2) fail prematurely. So, if you don't want to buy a boatload of replacement o-rings, keep it clean.
Further, ignore all of those other reviews complaining about cup size. A "cup" of coffee in Italy is VERY different from a cup in the U.S. The size of THIS unit will make two full standard size coffee mugs. One for me, one for my better half. =) | 2 | positive | [
"This is one of the best coffee makers I've ever used.",
"I took off one star because the coffee grind holder/cup is difficult to remove to empty it out.",
"If they change the design to include some sort of lifting tab, or even a notch so you can easily remove it with the tip of your finger, then it would be perfect.",
"NOTE: Make sure to clean the o-ring of ALL coffee grinds before you screw it back together.",
"Failure to do so will embed the coffee grinds into the o-ring, causing it to 1) leak and 2) fail prematurely.",
"So, if you don't want to buy a boatload of replacement o-rings, keep it clean.",
"Further, ignore all of those other reviews complaining about cup size.",
"A \"cup\" of coffee in Italy is VERY different from a cup in the U.",
"S. The size of THIS unit will make two full standard size coffee mugs.",
"One for me, one for my better half.",
"=)"
] |
Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie are all waiting for the train to return to school when something unexpected happens. One minute they are on the platform, the next they are in Narnia. Though they've only been away from Narnia a year in our world, it appears much more time has passed in Narnia. The children aren't quite sure where they've been whisked away to. They finally come upon a place to shelter in a ruined building and, though it doesn't look familiar at first, they start to feel rather like they've been there before. The placement of the well and the layout of the rooms finally gets them to thinking this must be Cair Paravel, their old home when they were kings and queens of Narnia. Though, for this much ruin to have taken place, it has to have been hundreds of years since they were last here.
Prince Caspian is told by his nurse stories of an old Narnia where there are talking beasts and Aslan is the high king. Miraz, Caspian's uncle, hears of this and quickly gets rid of the nurse and hires a tutor for Caspian. Miraz does not want anyone discussing the old Narnia; he likes it much better the way it is now with him as the ruler of Narnia. The new tutor teaches Caspian and helps him escape when it is learned that Caspian is to be killed so he will not take his rightful place as King of Narnia. Caspian flees his home and soon comes upon an unlikely group of animals; they are talking beasts. Trufflehunter (a badger) and Trumpkin (a red dwarf) turn out to be Caspian's strongest allies and assist him on his journey to evade Miraz's army. With the assistance of the talking beasts and the Pevensie's, Caspian must fight to take his rightful place in Narnia.
This installment of the Narnia series brought back more of the wonder that I was longing for and missed in The Horse and His Boy. I liked meeting the new characters in this book. Caspian is someone you can root for and I liked Reepicheep, the brave mouse. | 2 | positive | [
"Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie are all waiting for the train to return to school when something unexpected happens.",
"One minute they are on the platform, the next they are in Narnia.",
"Though they've only been away from Narnia a year in our world, it appears much more time has passed in Narnia.",
"The children aren't quite sure where they've been whisked away to.",
"They finally come upon a place to shelter in a ruined building and, though it doesn't look familiar at first, they start to feel rather like they've been there before.",
"The placement of the well and the layout of the rooms finally gets them to thinking this must be Cair Paravel, their old home when they were kings and queens of Narnia.",
"Though, for this much ruin to have taken place, it has to have been hundreds of years since they were last here.",
"Prince Caspian is told by his nurse stories of an old Narnia where there are talking beasts and Aslan is the high king.",
"Miraz, Caspian's uncle, hears of this and quickly gets rid of the nurse and hires a tutor for Caspian.",
"Miraz does not want anyone discussing the old Narnia; he likes it much better the way it is now with him as the ruler of Narnia.",
"The new tutor teaches Caspian and helps him escape when it is learned that Caspian is to be killed so he will not take his rightful place as King of Narnia.",
"Caspian flees his home and soon comes upon an unlikely group of animals; they are talking beasts.",
"Trufflehunter (a badger) and Trumpkin (a red dwarf) turn out to be Caspian's strongest allies and assist him on his journey to evade Miraz's army.",
"With the assistance of the talking beasts and the Pevensie's, Caspian must fight to take his rightful place in Narnia.",
"This installment of the Narnia series brought back more of the wonder that I was longing for and missed in The Horse and His Boy.",
"I liked meeting the new characters in this book.",
"Caspian is someone you can root for and I liked Reepicheep, the brave mouse."
] |
I don't understand why anyone would give this item a bad review as long as they were purchasing it for the proper PSP model. It perfectly fits my PSP 3000. It only has two UMD slots, but you can fit more on the other side in the pocket. It is sturdy and protective - the case is practically "hardshell," and has room for, like I said, two UMDs. It also comes with an optional clip that you could clip onto a belt or a bag.
I myself fit, in addition to my unit with its plastic case, my PSP headset (headphones with microphone and remote control) and several games/videos.
The case really doesn't have much room for any other accessories... you could squeeze in a car charger I'm sure, a USB /data cable, and MAYBE a PSP camera (ONE of the three, that is), but its really too small to fit in the standard wall charger. You might be able to squeeze that in if you didn't put anything else in the other side, but it would be a very tight fit. That doesn't bother me, though, I just assume carry it along separate.
No complaints, I love it. | 2 | positive | [
"I don't understand why anyone would give this item a bad review as long as they were purchasing it for the proper PSP model.",
"It perfectly fits my PSP 3000.",
"It only has two UMD slots, but you can fit more on the other side in the pocket.",
"It is sturdy and protective - the case is practically \"hardshell,\" and has room for, like I said, two UMDs.",
"It also comes with an optional clip that you could clip onto a belt or a bag.",
"I myself fit, in addition to my unit with its plastic case, my PSP headset (headphones with microphone and remote control) and several games/videos.",
"The case really doesn't have much room for any other accessories...",
"you could squeeze in a car charger I'm sure, a USB /data cable, and MAYBE a PSP camera (ONE of the three, that is), but its really too small to fit in the standard wall charger.",
"You might be able to squeeze that in if you didn't put anything else in the other side, but it would be a very tight fit.",
"That doesn't bother me, though, I just assume carry it along separate.",
"No complaints, I love it."
] |
All tracks are newly remastered from original master tapes. The DVD side contains the entire album in *LPCM Stereo with an interview of Barbara and Barry Gibb on the original recording of "Guilty", filmed in 2005 during the recording of Barbara's new album. There is also a video performance of one of the songs ("Stranger In A Strange Land") from the new album included exclusively on this disc as a preview of the new album. There is also the video of "Guilty" from Streisand's TV Special "One Voice" filmed in 1986. A photo gallery of the original studio shots/outtakes is also here on the DVD side.
It is amazing that after over 25 years, "Guilty" is still Streisand's largest selling album. Barry Gibb and his brothers have worked wonders with many female artists, but this is probably their best writing and production work (Grammy winners). Garnering 5 singles with 2 going to #1, this is Barbra's essential "pop" album. From the R&B laden title track to the softly, sultry "Run Wild", Streisand's voice is relished. The Gibb's really know how to focus on Barbra's strengths. The two duets are some of Barry Gibb's strongest vocals to date and all the songs are bouncy, pop masterpieces. Finishing off nicely with the extravagant "Make It Like A Memory", you'll just hit the 'play' button again. Great album. Great songs. Great memories. | 2 | positive | [
"All tracks are newly remastered from original master tapes.",
"The DVD side contains the entire album in *LPCM Stereo with an interview of Barbara and Barry Gibb on the original recording of \"Guilty\", filmed in 2005 during the recording of Barbara's new album.",
"There is also a video performance of one of the songs (\"Stranger In A Strange Land\") from the new album included exclusively on this disc as a preview of the new album.",
"There is also the video of \"Guilty\" from Streisand's TV Special \"One Voice\" filmed in 1986.",
"A photo gallery of the original studio shots/outtakes is also here on the DVD side.",
"It is amazing that after over 25 years, \"Guilty\" is still Streisand's largest selling album.",
"Barry Gibb and his brothers have worked wonders with many female artists, but this is probably their best writing and production work (Grammy winners).",
"Garnering 5 singles with 2 going to #1, this is Barbra's essential \"pop\" album.",
"From the R&B laden title track to the softly, sultry \"Run Wild\", Streisand's voice is relished.",
"The Gibb's really know how to focus on Barbra's strengths.",
"The two duets are some of Barry Gibb's strongest vocals to date and all the songs are bouncy, pop masterpieces.",
"Finishing off nicely with the extravagant \"Make It Like A Memory\", you'll just hit the 'play' button again.",
"Great album.",
"Great songs.",
"Great memories."
] |
I played the original Everquest and really liked it, but so far I'm liking Everquest 2 even more.
What I've noticed so far is that there is no "cheating". No one can steal your mobs or loot, there is limited powerlevelling since those outside your group can't help you except between fights, and if the entire group is working on a quest everyone gets credit for it rather than the first person to grab the quest item.
The graphics are amazing, especially compared to the original. Some people have been reporting lag, but I haven't really had any problems.
Questing is much improved from the original. The quest journal is very concise and helpful in finding what you're looking for. Also, the quest rewards seemed geared for use by your player. No more doing a quest only to have it result in getting an item you can't use.
The talking NPC's are a lot of fun and the voice acting is really good. I just wish all of the NPC's could talk.
Other improvements include tracking. Tracking now draws a path onscreen to your target, rather than just a text message indicating the general direction of your target.
What stopped me from giving 5 stars overall is that, so far, all of the classes seem pretty much the same. However, I can't say if that will remain true when I reach the higher levels. Also, inventory holds fewer items than previously. | 2 | positive | [
"I played the original Everquest and really liked it, but so far I'm liking Everquest 2 even more.",
"What I've noticed so far is that there is no \"cheating\".",
"No one can steal your mobs or loot, there is limited powerlevelling since those outside your group can't help you except between fights, and if the entire group is working on a quest everyone gets credit for it rather than the first person to grab the quest item.",
"The graphics are amazing, especially compared to the original.",
"Some people have been reporting lag, but I haven't really had any problems.",
"Questing is much improved from the original.",
"The quest journal is very concise and helpful in finding what you're looking for.",
"Also, the quest rewards seemed geared for use by your player.",
"No more doing a quest only to have it result in getting an item you can't use.",
"The talking NPC's are a lot of fun and the voice acting is really good.",
"I just wish all of the NPC's could talk.",
"Other improvements include tracking.",
"Tracking now draws a path onscreen to your target, rather than just a text message indicating the general direction of your target.",
"What stopped me from giving 5 stars overall is that, so far, all of the classes seem pretty much the same.",
"However, I can't say if that will remain true when I reach the higher levels.",
"Also, inventory holds fewer items than previously."
] |
Hi, This video is our daughters favorite. This one we have purchased a second copy of. We thought videos could not be worn out, especially after we only bought this copy 9 months earlier. This gets watched by our 2 year twice daily EVERY day. From a parents point of view it's a great learning tool for kids and fun with the "absorbing" quality that gets kids everytime. How sad it is, that we find ourselves sitting down too and watching it almost daily. This edition is the favorite, as we have 2 others. It covers ABC and 123's and although we have read other reviews with parents saying their 3 year old and under not suitable, we must admit that our 2 year old loves it. I guess every child develops differently and each to their own. One thing is for sure ... it's better than Teletubbies and you actually learn something here with Blue, Steve and the gang! | 2 | positive | [
"Hi, This video is our daughters favorite.",
"This one we have purchased a second copy of.",
"We thought videos could not be worn out, especially after we only bought this copy 9 months earlier.",
"This gets watched by our 2 year twice daily EVERY day.",
"From a parents point of view it's a great learning tool for kids and fun with the \"absorbing\" quality that gets kids everytime.",
"How sad it is, that we find ourselves sitting down too and watching it almost daily.",
"This edition is the favorite, as we have 2 others.",
"It covers ABC and 123's and although we have read other reviews with parents saying their 3 year old and under not suitable, we must admit that our 2 year old loves it.",
"I guess every child develops differently and each to their own.",
"One thing is for sure...",
"it's better than Teletubbies and you actually learn something here with Blue, Steve and the gang!"
] |
I wish the posts were chrome instead of black, in fact I wish they were completely chrome and didn't have the stupid logo on the back. But functionally they're pretty much the perfect tuner.
1) The nice gear ratio really translates into fine tuning.
2) They feel solid.
3) They accept heavy gauge strings as is, without drilling (at least a 65 gauge - I tried, and I usually use 60 for low string). Some other locking tuners can't handle more than a 54 or 56 which is crap.
4) The string cutting feature is brilliant. It's fast, and gives a nice neat appearance.
5) They don't cost that much.
5 sets of these (2x in the 6+6 variety) between 2008-2015, no issues to mention. They could be a little more attractive on maple headstocks I think but that's about all. | 2 | positive | [
"I wish the posts were chrome instead of black, in fact I wish they were completely chrome and didn't have the stupid logo on the back.",
"But functionally they're pretty much the perfect tuner.",
"1) The nice gear ratio really translates into fine tuning.",
"2) They feel solid.",
"3) They accept heavy gauge strings as is, without drilling (at least a 65 gauge - I tried, and I usually use 60 for low string).",
"Some other locking tuners can't handle more than a 54 or 56 which is crap.",
"4) The string cutting feature is brilliant.",
"It's fast, and gives a nice neat appearance.",
"5) They don't cost that much.",
"5 sets of these (2x in the 6+6 variety) between 2008-2015, no issues to mention.",
"They could be a little more attractive on maple headstocks I think but that's about all."
] |
I often use my Iphone 6S plus. It's always out of power, so I bought this cell phone charging box in Amazon. It's really good to use, it can be carried in real time, it can be put in your trousers pocket, it can be put in your bag, it doesn't need to use charging wires, and it can protect your Iphone 6S plus, let's go. It is free from wear and tear. It's not very big, and it weighs just right. It charges really fast. There are many reasons to like this situation. One reason is that it feels smooth but not slippery. So it won't slip away from me. Gold: Another important reason I really like this charger is that you can use your iPhone charger! Therefore, you don't need to carry extra cables with you, or you don't need to use two cables. If you don't have Bluetooth headset, you can still use the headset adapter. Gold: In addition, it charges very fast and lasts a long time. I think I can charge my cell phone twice when a full battery is charged | 2 | positive | [
"I often use my Iphone 6S plus.",
"It's always out of power, so I bought this cell phone charging box in Amazon.",
"It's really good to use, it can be carried in real time, it can be put in your trousers pocket, it can be put in your bag, it doesn't need to use charging wires, and it can protect your Iphone 6S plus, let's go.",
"It is free from wear and tear.",
"It's not very big, and it weighs just right.",
"It charges really fast.",
"There are many reasons to like this situation.",
"One reason is that it feels smooth but not slippery.",
"So it won't slip away from me.",
"Gold: Another important reason I really like this charger is that you can use your iPhone charger!",
"Therefore, you don't need to carry extra cables with you, or you don't need to use two cables.",
"If you don't have Bluetooth headset, you can still use the headset adapter.",
"Gold: In addition, it charges very fast and lasts a long time.",
"I think I can charge my cell phone twice when a full battery is charged"
] |
This review supposes that you've watched all three movies -- in their various incarnations -- at least a dozen times. If not, what are you waiting for? And only the sheer love I have for these films precludes me from rating the whole shebang less than four stars. Otherwise, this is a three-star product...
First of all the presentation and packaging was noticably sub-standard for such a hugely anticipated, landmark DVD launch: cheapily thin cardboard volume box with the DVDs shoved in. No booklets, no tchotchkes, no nothing. Some people may not care about such things, but it immediately signalled to me that Lucas really didn't give a hoot about how it looked -- people were going to buy it anyway. For such a lanmark piece of cinema, it compares poorly on packaging with the awesome care put into the "Band of Brothers" boxed set, or even the LOTR films.
While I'm not a sound or video expert who can pinpoint minute errors, there are noticible color correction problems in Episode IV, which may be a holdover from the quality of the print. But I'm sorry, in this digital age, someone at Lucasfilms should have picked up on it. It's most annoyingly apparent in the opening Tatooine scenes. There were also some DVD static too which to me signals a poor transfer. It's a sad fact that for 'A New Hope' my VHS copy has better picture quality in some scenes...
The best is the Death Star battle -- the cgi remake is IMO superior to the original.
Episode V was a vast improvement in transfer with no noticable color issues, f/x artifacts, etc. Same with Episode VI. Music in both is given a stronger boost (in a good way) that really lets you hear it tell the story along with the visuals. Whether this was an error, or not, it sounds magnificent.
The special seatures, including the much-hyped two hour documentary, aren't all that, to tell the truth. There's little offered in these extras that most Star Wars fans don't already know, nor is anything beyond the usual full-length feature, some featurettes, trailers and production stills. I did get a kick out of the old trailers for their amusing cheesiness. However the quality of the extras is such that once you've watched the extras, they're not worth a second viewings.
The commentary tracks are so-so as well. Lucas does provide some interesting bits about his inspirations and about the evolution of the story. By far the most fascinating commentary comes, once again, from sound designer Ben Burtt. Carrie Fisher contributes really nothing aside from typically cynical showbiz comments. Harrison Ford is a grouch anyway, so he's not missed, but where was Hamill? His interviews on the extras were quite good. Or Anthony Daniels? I'd would've loved to hear John Williams discuss his musicial score and cues. As far as commentary goes, it really should have had something along the level of what was on the LOTR extended DVDs where there were multiple tracks for the filmmakers, the cast, and production/design teams.
All told, if this is the best Lucas could do, it falls short; I think it will be disappointing on several levels for many die-hard Star Wars fans because it feels like a half-baked effort to present a legendary work of film. At least I wasn't getting gouged on the price.
Like many fans, I regret not having theatrical versions of the Trilogy included. If so, I would have gladly paid over $100 for some sort of "Ultimate Star Wars Edition." <hint, hint...> | 2 | positive | [
"This review supposes that you've watched all three movies -- in their various incarnations -- at least a dozen times.",
"If not, what are you waiting for?",
"And only the sheer love I have for these films precludes me from rating the whole shebang less than four stars.",
"Otherwise, this is a three-star product...",
"First of all the presentation and packaging was noticably sub-standard for such a hugely anticipated, landmark DVD launch: cheapily thin cardboard volume box with the DVDs shoved in.",
"No booklets, no tchotchkes, no nothing.",
"Some people may not care about such things, but it immediately signalled to me that Lucas really didn't give a hoot about how it looked -- people were going to buy it anyway.",
"For such a lanmark piece of cinema, it compares poorly on packaging with the awesome care put into the \"Band of Brothers\" boxed set, or even the LOTR films.",
"While I'm not a sound or video expert who can pinpoint minute errors, there are noticible color correction problems in Episode IV, which may be a holdover from the quality of the print.",
"But I'm sorry, in this digital age, someone at Lucasfilms should have picked up on it.",
"It's most annoyingly apparent in the opening Tatooine scenes.",
"There were also some DVD static too which to me signals a poor transfer.",
"It's a sad fact that for 'A New Hope' my VHS copy has better picture quality in some scenes...",
"The best is the Death Star battle -- the cgi remake is IMO superior to the original.",
"Episode V was a vast improvement in transfer with no noticable color issues, f/x artifacts, etc.",
"Same with Episode VI.",
"Music in both is given a stronger boost (in a good way) that really lets you hear it tell the story along with the visuals.",
"Whether this was an error, or not, it sounds magnificent.",
"The special seatures, including the much-hyped two hour documentary, aren't all that, to tell the truth.",
"There's little offered in these extras that most Star Wars fans don't already know, nor is anything beyond the usual full-length feature, some featurettes, trailers and production stills.",
"I did get a kick out of the old trailers for their amusing cheesiness.",
"However the quality of the extras is such that once you've watched the extras, they're not worth a second viewings.",
"The commentary tracks are so-so as well.",
"Lucas does provide some interesting bits about his inspirations and about the evolution of the story.",
"By far the most fascinating commentary comes, once again, from sound designer Ben Burtt.",
"Carrie Fisher contributes really nothing aside from typically cynical showbiz comments.",
"Harrison Ford is a grouch anyway, so he's not missed, but where was Hamill?",
"His interviews on the extras were quite good.",
"Or Anthony Daniels?",
"I'd would've loved to hear John Williams discuss his musicial score and cues.",
"As far as commentary goes, it really should have had something along the level of what was on the LOTR extended DVDs where there were multiple tracks for the filmmakers, the cast, and production/design teams.",
"All told, if this is the best Lucas could do, it falls short; I think it will be disappointing on several levels for many die-hard Star Wars fans because it feels like a half-baked effort to present a legendary work of film.",
"At least I wasn't getting gouged on the price.",
"Like many fans, I regret not having theatrical versions of the Trilogy included.",
"If so, I would have gladly paid over $100 for some sort of \"Ultimate Star Wars Edition.",
"\" <hint, hint...",
">"
] |
There really isn't much more one needs to say about the guitar work of Eric Clapton, every album is going to have some stellar axe work regardless. So every now and then Mr. Clapton has to break out of his shell and come out with a great song album, and this is it. 461 is the pinnacle of Clapton's solo career and will probably never be equalled. Most of this album is subdued and melancholic, with a rocker thrown in for good measure. However, songs like the brilliant "Please be with me" dominate this mellow and resonant album. There are no real hits on this ablum with the exception of motherless children. So in a way, it may the least familiar sounding of Clapton's work.
Mr. Clapton has always wanted to be a singer/songwriter of sorts, even with his considerable guitar work. In this particular case, he pulls the singer-part off quite well. | 2 | positive | [
"There really isn't much more one needs to say about the guitar work of Eric Clapton, every album is going to have some stellar axe work regardless.",
"So every now and then Mr.",
"Clapton has to break out of his shell and come out with a great song album, and this is it.",
"461 is the pinnacle of Clapton's solo career and will probably never be equalled.",
"Most of this album is subdued and melancholic, with a rocker thrown in for good measure.",
"However, songs like the brilliant \"Please be with me\" dominate this mellow and resonant album.",
"There are no real hits on this ablum with the exception of motherless children.",
"So in a way, it may the least familiar sounding of Clapton's work.",
"Mr.",
"Clapton has always wanted to be a singer/songwriter of sorts, even with his considerable guitar work.",
"In this particular case, he pulls the singer-part off quite well."
] |
I downloaded this book from Amazon because it was $0.99. I admit that might not be the best reason to read a book, but considering I've never read anything by Chris Culver in the past; it was as good a reason as any. In the long run I think it will work out. I really enjoyed the book. Ash, is a former detective studying to become a lawyer. He's a bit of an alcoholic, although I believe he refers to it as a hobby that involves alcohol. The story opens with Ash doing a death notification. We quickly find out that this isn't any ordinary notification; the girl who has died is his niece.
From this point forward, the reader follows Ash through his investigation into his niece's death and the plot twists that occur. Ash is definitely a flawed character, but you find yourself rooting for him as he gets dragged further into the grey lines of what is right and wrong.
An excellent read. | 2 | positive | [
"I downloaded this book from Amazon because it was $0.",
"99.",
"I admit that might not be the best reason to read a book, but considering I've never read anything by Chris Culver in the past; it was as good a reason as any.",
"In the long run I think it will work out.",
"I really enjoyed the book.",
"Ash, is a former detective studying to become a lawyer.",
"He's a bit of an alcoholic, although I believe he refers to it as a hobby that involves alcohol.",
"The story opens with Ash doing a death notification.",
"We quickly find out that this isn't any ordinary notification; the girl who has died is his niece.",
"From this point forward, the reader follows Ash through his investigation into his niece's death and the plot twists that occur.",
"Ash is definitely a flawed character, but you find yourself rooting for him as he gets dragged further into the grey lines of what is right and wrong.",
"An excellent read."
] |
This record was a #1 hit all around the world for Elton John in early 1973 at a time when the English singer/pianist was continuing to get more and more popular, flamboyant and confident. As a result, Don't Shoot Me... is a very enjoyable set, and contains much more "showbiz" than any of his previous albums. By 1973, Elton was a genuine teen-appeal pop star, and was dressing in colourful costumes and oversized spectacles. Unlike many of the fleeting pop stars he competed with on the singles charts of that year, Elton was a great composer of songs, and this album kept his quality level very high indeed.
Here, the best one is Daniel which is perhaps his all-time loveliest melody. This is always in his concert set to this day, and is a poignant tale of a returning serviceman, blinded in some war. His most fun-filled, throwaway song to date was Crocodile Rock, a very popular #1 hit in Australia and the USA that was aimed at his rapidly-expanding fanbase of young folks. The more measured, orchestrated syle of early albums like Madman Across The Water and Tumbleweed Connection also appeared here, represented by slow ballad epic Have Mercy On The Criminal, and Texan Love Song - an ode to conservative yokels everywhere. His newfound teenage popularity was reflected in I'm Gonna Be A Teenage Idol, apparently inspired by fellow glam rocker Marc Bolan. I especially like the terrific ballad album closer High Flying Bird, which has great echoey backing vocals performed by Elton's band: Dee Murray, Nigel Olsson and Davey Johnstone, and nice strings backing it. The gentle Blues For My Baby And Me has good strings in it too, and a travelogue tale of travelling on a Greyhound bus in America. Elton rocks on the groovy tune Midnight Creeper (where he namechecks Tina Turner!), and on the uptempo pop rocker Elderberry Wine (Crocodile Rock's B-side) Daniel's B-side was a re-recorded version of lovely 1969 song Skyline Pigeon, and this song sounds great here on CD with excellent instrumentation (it was clearly recorded at the same time as the rest of the album).
The other bonus tracks on this "Classic Years" version of Don't Shoot Me... were actually recorded for Goodbye Yellow Brick road later in 1973, but were added here instead. All were later B-sides for singles later in 1973. Whenever You're Ready (We'll Go Steady Again) is another fun teen rocker, while Jack Rabbit is a brief , fun country rocker, and Screw You fits in better with the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road style of song than here, but is also a pretty good biting sort of lyric.
This album was one of the most popular records of its year, and is still lots of fun today. 5 stars!! | 2 | positive | [
"This record was a #1 hit all around the world for Elton John in early 1973 at a time when the English singer/pianist was continuing to get more and more popular, flamboyant and confident.",
"As a result, Don't Shoot Me...",
"is a very enjoyable set, and contains much more \"showbiz\" than any of his previous albums.",
"By 1973, Elton was a genuine teen-appeal pop star, and was dressing in colourful costumes and oversized spectacles.",
"Unlike many of the fleeting pop stars he competed with on the singles charts of that year, Elton was a great composer of songs, and this album kept his quality level very high indeed.",
"Here, the best one is Daniel which is perhaps his all-time loveliest melody.",
"This is always in his concert set to this day, and is a poignant tale of a returning serviceman, blinded in some war.",
"His most fun-filled, throwaway song to date was Crocodile Rock, a very popular #1 hit in Australia and the USA that was aimed at his rapidly-expanding fanbase of young folks.",
"The more measured, orchestrated syle of early albums like Madman Across The Water and Tumbleweed Connection also appeared here, represented by slow ballad epic Have Mercy On The Criminal, and Texan Love Song - an ode to conservative yokels everywhere.",
"His newfound teenage popularity was reflected in I'm Gonna Be A Teenage Idol, apparently inspired by fellow glam rocker Marc Bolan.",
"I especially like the terrific ballad album closer High Flying Bird, which has great echoey backing vocals performed by Elton's band: Dee Murray, Nigel Olsson and Davey Johnstone, and nice strings backing it.",
"The gentle Blues For My Baby And Me has good strings in it too, and a travelogue tale of travelling on a Greyhound bus in America.",
"Elton rocks on the groovy tune Midnight Creeper (where he namechecks Tina Turner!",
"), and on the uptempo pop rocker Elderberry Wine (Crocodile Rock's B-side) Daniel's B-side was a re-recorded version of lovely 1969 song Skyline Pigeon, and this song sounds great here on CD with excellent instrumentation (it was clearly recorded at the same time as the rest of the album).",
"The other bonus tracks on this \"Classic Years\" version of Don't Shoot Me...",
"were actually recorded for Goodbye Yellow Brick road later in 1973, but were added here instead.",
"All were later B-sides for singles later in 1973.",
"Whenever You're Ready (We'll Go Steady Again) is another fun teen rocker, while Jack Rabbit is a brief , fun country rocker, and Screw You fits in better with the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road style of song than here, but is also a pretty good biting sort of lyric.",
"This album was one of the most popular records of its year, and is still lots of fun today.",
"5 stars!!"
] |
I like fun games that don't require fifty hours of killing rats and spiders until you earn the right to leave a town. I want the graphics to be beautiful, but I don't judge games by "First Person Shooter" and their framerates: in fact, those games kinda' nauseate me as you bounce up stairs and along walls. I don't like to memorize twenty keystrokes in order to play a game, nor engage in a contest of how quickly I can tap a button to consume "healing potions." I don't want to play for a hundred hours. I love fantasy novels but don't play Dungeons and Dragons and so don't judge games by its standards. I hate spending half a game juggling my inventory. I loved Psychonauts but not the Sims.
Okay, so here goes. The best thing, 5 stars, about this game is the the simplicity of its gameplay. You can play the whole thing with the mouse: sit back and enjoy. It has a "real time" combat mode, or you can play turn based. That rocks. I like the turn based, because I can choose my spells and stuff, and have fun with it. The spells aren't insanely complicated, but they're fun. In most games, like Diablo, I play a fighter because I always hated mana and the complexity of spells, but in this game, I embrace the spells. They're fun and self-explanatory. And as you level up, you get more powerful ones that don't drain every ounce of mana. THANK YOU! Also, putting the cursor over things usually tells you just what you need to know. You really don't need to use the manual. Inventories make sense. No healing potions, no scrolls, no hoarding lots of old weapons from the battlefield to sell at a town. The inventory is small and holds special magic items that boost your stats or give you special abilities. And, so far at least, none of the items make you invincible like some Obsidian Armor or something. I like that. A good item is one that boosts a stat by three, not "add 50 to attack". And the kinds of items aren't absurdly varied, like in some games where they give you partial immunity to only one of some thirty types of attack, so you need to carry around twenty rings depending on whom you're fighting.
Another 5 star aspect of the gameplay is, to me, the elegance of its challenges. It's not some complicated war simulation game, as I had feared. I have a heck of a lot of fun building up my towns by adding archers towers and magic guilds (to learn spells) and various troop production facilities (like conscript villages or Hell Charger stables). It's a blast and they give you results. But clearly you don't end up losing the game because you made some strategic mistake like charging the peasants too high a tax or something, or forgot to build bridges or something, as in some complex simulation. The town building actually enhances the game and gives you results, like more creatures to fight with or a cool new spells to use. (One caveat: as I've progressed in the game, I've been disappointed at surprisingly few new spells, despire changing the class of hero/magic guilds.)
A third cool thing about gameplay is that you are forced to play different "heroes" -- for some campaigns you're a demon lord, for some a knight, etc. That way, each town is different, so sometimes you're raising dragons and sometimes devils and sometimes elves archers. This really cuts down on the monotony of some games where the only novelty is being a level 49 knight instead of a level 48 knight.
The next best thing to the gameplay is the graphics. 5 STARS! As someone who actually prefers 3rd person games to 1st person, I just love the way they made everything 3D. Just using your mouse, you can rotate the world three dimensionally at any time just by clicking and moving the mouse, and using your mouse wheel, zoom in and out at the same time. So, for example, during a battle you can, with the flick of the mouse, rotate the battlefield up, down, from your point of view, from the enemy's, close up, far away, etc. This makes walking around the world a heck of a lot of fun. As others have noted, however, this comes with a price: you have to have a good video card. The game won't run for anything on my new laptop, but on my Athlon XP system with 1 gig RAM and a RADEON 9800PRO, I run everything on highest detail and it is totally smooth. I love the way it looks.
So, for advanced gamers who embrace complexity, the game will likely disappoint. For those who just want to have fun in a fantasy universe, who liked Diablo I and II but got tired of potions and inventory and a certain degree of monotony, this is a super game.
So what's the downside? The game is broken down into a series of, around, 25 chapters (each are essentially 1 or 2 quests). Unlike a slash-and-hack game like Diablo, each quest requires building up your hero's army, town, and skills to overcome the enemy. For every turn, you not only move your hero, you also choose something to do to your town. So you spend almost all your time using your town to build up an army and using your hero to gather resources like gold and the occasional rare item like the Boots of The Swift Journey or a spell boosting armor. And here's the Achilles' Heel: at the end of each chapter, you get a cut scene (which, in just a minor annoyance, you cannot disable the distracting subtitles, and in what is almost as annoying, none of the characters' mouths move at all), and then you go back to the world, and your character starts from scratch. Everything in the inventory disappears. Those boots you spent five hours getting? Gone. That army you spent A WEEK developing? They've somehow magically disappeared. This is not a bug, mind you: it's the game's design. I've been playing the game for about five weeks, and it's getting awfully disheartening. You spend a week building up a town all the way so you can recruit dragons or build up some gold reserves. Five minutes later you win a battle, there's a cut scene, and suddenly you start out for the next objective with a few dogs and a couple of peasants and a preset amount of gold. Not to mention my armor is gone, my rings, my boots, etc. Now this really doesn't make any sense to me. This is more than a gripe or a "wish list" for the game developers: it seriously undermines enjoyment. I agree one ought to start from scratch for each "campaign" which entails starting as a new character, but I don't like starting from scratch as you're building your character within one of the five campaigns, especially when even in the linear storyline, you've just won your battle and should still have your army intact.
One other downside that does affect gameplay is that it is rather repetitive. Though each quest seems different, it doesn't feel that way. At the end of one quest, the scenery changed to a desert... for about an inch of the map. And that was it. All the terrain seems to look about the same, and the towns, too. So over time I have gotten a little bored of what I'm looking at.
And a quibble: about once out of every three times I start the game, I get a message that the program can't authenticate my disc and so the game can't be played. I bought the game at a major electronics retailer, playing full price.
Is the game right for you? If you have a high speed connection, you can find out right away by downloading the Demo. It is an extensive Demo, and includes two of the best chapters from the game, just as they exist in the game, plus a multiplayer chapter. You can see right away whether your computer can handle the game, and you can see right away if you enjoy the gameplay. The Demo doesn't show the Achilles' Heel, however, since the two chapters are from different campaigns, and so you don't see your hero lose all their stuff. But hats off to the company for having a free demo which pretty much shows off a huge portion of the game. | 2 | positive | [
"I like fun games that don't require fifty hours of killing rats and spiders until you earn the right to leave a town.",
"I want the graphics to be beautiful, but I don't judge games by \"First Person Shooter\" and their framerates: in fact, those games kinda' nauseate me as you bounce up stairs and along walls.",
"I don't like to memorize twenty keystrokes in order to play a game, nor engage in a contest of how quickly I can tap a button to consume \"healing potions.",
"\" I don't want to play for a hundred hours.",
"I love fantasy novels but don't play Dungeons and Dragons and so don't judge games by its standards.",
"I hate spending half a game juggling my inventory.",
"I loved Psychonauts but not the Sims.",
"Okay, so here goes.",
"The best thing, 5 stars, about this game is the the simplicity of its gameplay.",
"You can play the whole thing with the mouse: sit back and enjoy.",
"It has a \"real time\" combat mode, or you can play turn based.",
"That rocks.",
"I like the turn based, because I can choose my spells and stuff, and have fun with it.",
"The spells aren't insanely complicated, but they're fun.",
"In most games, like Diablo, I play a fighter because I always hated mana and the complexity of spells, but in this game, I embrace the spells.",
"They're fun and self-explanatory.",
"And as you level up, you get more powerful ones that don't drain every ounce of mana.",
"THANK YOU!",
"Also, putting the cursor over things usually tells you just what you need to know.",
"You really don't need to use the manual.",
"Inventories make sense.",
"No healing potions, no scrolls, no hoarding lots of old weapons from the battlefield to sell at a town.",
"The inventory is small and holds special magic items that boost your stats or give you special abilities.",
"And, so far at least, none of the items make you invincible like some Obsidian Armor or something.",
"I like that.",
"A good item is one that boosts a stat by three, not \"add 50 to attack\".",
"And the kinds of items aren't absurdly varied, like in some games where they give you partial immunity to only one of some thirty types of attack, so you need to carry around twenty rings depending on whom you're fighting.",
"Another 5 star aspect of the gameplay is, to me, the elegance of its challenges.",
"It's not some complicated war simulation game, as I had feared.",
"I have a heck of a lot of fun building up my towns by adding archers towers and magic guilds (to learn spells) and various troop production facilities (like conscript villages or Hell Charger stables).",
"It's a blast and they give you results.",
"But clearly you don't end up losing the game because you made some strategic mistake like charging the peasants too high a tax or something, or forgot to build bridges or something, as in some complex simulation.",
"The town building actually enhances the game and gives you results, like more creatures to fight with or a cool new spells to use.",
"(One caveat: as I've progressed in the game, I've been disappointed at surprisingly few new spells, despire changing the class of hero/magic guilds.",
")\n\nA third cool thing about gameplay is that you are forced to play different \"heroes\" -- for some campaigns you're a demon lord, for some a knight, etc.",
"That way, each town is different, so sometimes you're raising dragons and sometimes devils and sometimes elves archers.",
"This really cuts down on the monotony of some games where the only novelty is being a level 49 knight instead of a level 48 knight.",
"The next best thing to the gameplay is the graphics.",
"5 STARS!",
"As someone who actually prefers 3rd person games to 1st person, I just love the way they made everything 3D.",
"Just using your mouse, you can rotate the world three dimensionally at any time just by clicking and moving the mouse, and using your mouse wheel, zoom in and out at the same time.",
"So, for example, during a battle you can, with the flick of the mouse, rotate the battlefield up, down, from your point of view, from the enemy's, close up, far away, etc.",
"This makes walking around the world a heck of a lot of fun.",
"As others have noted, however, this comes with a price: you have to have a good video card.",
"The game won't run for anything on my new laptop, but on my Athlon XP system with 1 gig RAM and a RADEON 9800PRO, I run everything on highest detail and it is totally smooth.",
"I love the way it looks.",
"So, for advanced gamers who embrace complexity, the game will likely disappoint.",
"For those who just want to have fun in a fantasy universe, who liked Diablo I and II but got tired of potions and inventory and a certain degree of monotony, this is a super game.",
"So what's the downside?",
"The game is broken down into a series of, around, 25 chapters (each are essentially 1 or 2 quests).",
"Unlike a slash-and-hack game like Diablo, each quest requires building up your hero's army, town, and skills to overcome the enemy.",
"For every turn, you not only move your hero, you also choose something to do to your town.",
"So you spend almost all your time using your town to build up an army and using your hero to gather resources like gold and the occasional rare item like the Boots of The Swift Journey or a spell boosting armor.",
"And here's the Achilles' Heel: at the end of each chapter, you get a cut scene (which, in just a minor annoyance, you cannot disable the distracting subtitles, and in what is almost as annoying, none of the characters' mouths move at all), and then you go back to the world, and your character starts from scratch.",
"Everything in the inventory disappears.",
"Those boots you spent five hours getting?",
"Gone.",
"That army you spent A WEEK developing?",
"They've somehow magically disappeared.",
"This is not a bug, mind you: it's the game's design.",
"I've been playing the game for about five weeks, and it's getting awfully disheartening.",
"You spend a week building up a town all the way so you can recruit dragons or build up some gold reserves.",
"Five minutes later you win a battle, there's a cut scene, and suddenly you start out for the next objective with a few dogs and a couple of peasants and a preset amount of gold.",
"Not to mention my armor is gone, my rings, my boots, etc.",
"Now this really doesn't make any sense to me.",
"This is more than a gripe or a \"wish list\" for the game developers: it seriously undermines enjoyment.",
"I agree one ought to start from scratch for each \"campaign\" which entails starting as a new character, but I don't like starting from scratch as you're building your character within one of the five campaigns, especially when even in the linear storyline, you've just won your battle and should still have your army intact.",
"One other downside that does affect gameplay is that it is rather repetitive.",
"Though each quest seems different, it doesn't feel that way.",
"At the end of one quest, the scenery changed to a desert...",
"for about an inch of the map.",
"And that was it.",
"All the terrain seems to look about the same, and the towns, too.",
"So over time I have gotten a little bored of what I'm looking at.",
"And a quibble: about once out of every three times I start the game, I get a message that the program can't authenticate my disc and so the game can't be played.",
"I bought the game at a major electronics retailer, playing full price.",
"Is the game right for you?",
"If you have a high speed connection, you can find out right away by downloading the Demo.",
"It is an extensive Demo, and includes two of the best chapters from the game, just as they exist in the game, plus a multiplayer chapter.",
"You can see right away whether your computer can handle the game, and you can see right away if you enjoy the gameplay.",
"The Demo doesn't show the Achilles' Heel, however, since the two chapters are from different campaigns, and so you don't see your hero lose all their stuff.",
"But hats off to the company for having a free demo which pretty much shows off a huge portion of the game."
] |
I have been listening to this for the past week, almost twice a day. It showcases Michael as a musical genius and I think will be remembered as one of the best albums of all time. Every track is good. Even beyond the most popular tracks, the "B side" songs are incredible. His voice has so much range. It's worth buying this and Thriller over the "Essential" album, because you've got to hear the whole thing. It was arranged perfectly from start to finish - back when thought was given to the order of songs (people couldn't skip from track to track). I especially like "Girlfriend" which is somewhat bubblegum but recalls Motown flavor. Paul McCartney wrote it specifically for MJ and the harmony is wonderful. What I especially like about this album is that it's feel good - a totally happy ride. | 2 | positive | [
"I have been listening to this for the past week, almost twice a day.",
"It showcases Michael as a musical genius and I think will be remembered as one of the best albums of all time.",
"Every track is good.",
"Even beyond the most popular tracks, the \"B side\" songs are incredible.",
"His voice has so much range.",
"It's worth buying this and Thriller over the \"Essential\" album, because you've got to hear the whole thing.",
"It was arranged perfectly from start to finish - back when thought was given to the order of songs (people couldn't skip from track to track).",
"I especially like \"Girlfriend\" which is somewhat bubblegum but recalls Motown flavor.",
"Paul McCartney wrote it specifically for MJ and the harmony is wonderful.",
"What I especially like about this album is that it's feel good - a totally happy ride."
] |
From the female side of the family. I've tried this fragrance and it's not for me -- but at the same time, it is entirely what it claims to be, and that is why I give it 5 stars. There's nothing like a perfume or "eau de toilet" (as this is), to divide the reviews. Some love it -- "my go-to fragrance! 5 stars." Some hate it and give it 1. The thing is, perfume is about the most personal thing you can choose.
Crabtree and Evelyn is a renowned brand, the product comes in an attractive glass bottle with a good quality nozzle, and it delivers exactly what it promises. So if you're wondering if the fragrance is for you, take a look at the ingredients. Do you like sweet rose scent? This is full of it. How about vanilla and citrus? They are strong notes. Then there's patchouli -- it's here. Bergamot is another ingredient: it's what gives the perfume to Earl Gray tea. Then there's ambergris, not necessarily something you can smell, but a rare and expensive oil produced by sperm whales, and a classic ingredient in perfumes (fitting for one named for the whaling town of Nantucket).
Overall, the fragrance smells to me of vanilla and rose. It reminds me of the scent of traditional talcum powder. As I say, it's not my favorite -- but then, it is exactly what Nantucket Briar Eau de Toilet claims to be. You decide! | 2 | positive | [
"From the female side of the family.",
"I've tried this fragrance and it's not for me -- but at the same time, it is entirely what it claims to be, and that is why I give it 5 stars.",
"There's nothing like a perfume or \"eau de toilet\" (as this is), to divide the reviews.",
"Some love it -- \"my go-to fragrance!",
"5 stars.",
"\" Some hate it and give it 1.",
"The thing is, perfume is about the most personal thing you can choose.",
"Crabtree and Evelyn is a renowned brand, the product comes in an attractive glass bottle with a good quality nozzle, and it delivers exactly what it promises.",
"So if you're wondering if the fragrance is for you, take a look at the ingredients.",
"Do you like sweet rose scent?",
"This is full of it.",
"How about vanilla and citrus?",
"They are strong notes.",
"Then there's patchouli -- it's here.",
"Bergamot is another ingredient: it's what gives the perfume to Earl Gray tea.",
"Then there's ambergris, not necessarily something you can smell, but a rare and expensive oil produced by sperm whales, and a classic ingredient in perfumes (fitting for one named for the whaling town of Nantucket).",
"Overall, the fragrance smells to me of vanilla and rose.",
"It reminds me of the scent of traditional talcum powder.",
"As I say, it's not my favorite -- but then, it is exactly what Nantucket Briar Eau de Toilet claims to be.",
"You decide!"
] |
I've been with Tracfone for several years now, always using a new phone model when an older model dies, which seems to be 10-16 months. This LG 420G has been my favorite so far in terms of aesthetics, use and function. It's a basic phone with web access and camera, although I use neither. Unlike the photo depicted here, mine is nearly all black.
The nice thing about the LG420G is that for under $20 you get a carrying case and a car charger with this (along with the standard wall charger). You also get "Double Minutes for Life," a benefit that for older models has been an extra charge. The carrying case is a clip-on vinyl case that is attached to the belt loop. One has to use careful force to turn the swivel from a vertical position to a horizontal position. The fasterner is a flimsy magnet. Twice now I've lost the phone while sitting down. Luckily both times I found the phone stuck deep in the couch. I now wear a brown hair band around the case to keep the handle from popping open and to provide added security.
The phone itself is well-made. I recently left it in my jeans pocket and it was submerged for about five minutes in hot water during a wash cycle. When I realized the phone was in water, I immediately fished for it in the barrel, dried it out, removed the battery and placed it in indirect light. A few hours later it was working again with no signs of water damage. Whew! My Sprint phones were never this good.
Activation is easy and fast. I prefer to do mine over their website.
One nice feature is having a voice recorder on this phone. It's not high quality but it's great for leaving myself notes. There's also the standard stop watch, calendar, quick dial settings, an alarm clock, notepad, "secret notes," calculator, world clock, stop watch.
My one complaint about Tracfone is that whenever you buy a new phone and want to transfer your number, you have to call their customer service number and talk to some Indian guy with a heavy accent. The last one who worked with me on transfering the number was downright rude. It also took me three days to get my number activated from another phone that had died on me. (On a previous number transfer it only took me a day.) Luckily I was able to get by with my other phone that I keep handy for these emergencies.
I could have transferred my number on-line via the Tracfone website but the last two times I tried that I noticed that not all my minutes were going to transfer over. I didn't want to lose 500+ minutes so I had to endure that rude guy from India. Hopefully this phone will last me a year so that I don't have to keep calling India whenever a phone dies. This long ordeal is my one complaint about Tracfone.
Other than customer support being questionable at times, I do have to praise the company for offering budget plans for the frugal-minded. I get by with under 200 minutes a month so my 60-minute cards (which are doubled, remember?) usually last me. The 60-minute card, however, only gives you 30 days of service. I can handle that for $12/month and not have to worry about an outrageous Sprint bill every month, an experience that turned me off to Sprint and on to Tracfone. I can add minutes with a quick visit to the website, or I can buy time via my phone. Because I have been a loyal customer for several years, I also get additional deals via email for reduced minutes, etc.
For no additional fee I also have international access so I can chat with my brother who lives in Germany.
I live in SE Arizona and have no problems with reception at home or in town. Although Tracfone shares towers with Verizon, I don't always get service in remote areas, but that's OK with me. There are only two things in life that require my immediate response and chatting with friends or co-workers is not one of them.
Overall I am very pleased with Tracfone and their products. I like this LG420G model as well. I dinged the company a star for their unfriendly (at times) customer service. But for anyone looking for a bargain, someone who doesn't chat much or who hates being tied down with an outrageous monthly cellphone bill, who's not much into texting, you may want to check out Tracfone. You can check for local availability via their website. | 2 | positive | [
"I've been with Tracfone for several years now, always using a new phone model when an older model dies, which seems to be 10-16 months.",
"This LG 420G has been my favorite so far in terms of aesthetics, use and function.",
"It's a basic phone with web access and camera, although I use neither.",
"Unlike the photo depicted here, mine is nearly all black.",
"The nice thing about the LG420G is that for under $20 you get a carrying case and a car charger with this (along with the standard wall charger).",
"You also get \"Double Minutes for Life,\" a benefit that for older models has been an extra charge.",
"The carrying case is a clip-on vinyl case that is attached to the belt loop.",
"One has to use careful force to turn the swivel from a vertical position to a horizontal position.",
"The fasterner is a flimsy magnet.",
"Twice now I've lost the phone while sitting down.",
"Luckily both times I found the phone stuck deep in the couch.",
"I now wear a brown hair band around the case to keep the handle from popping open and to provide added security.",
"The phone itself is well-made.",
"I recently left it in my jeans pocket and it was submerged for about five minutes in hot water during a wash cycle.",
"When I realized the phone was in water, I immediately fished for it in the barrel, dried it out, removed the battery and placed it in indirect light.",
"A few hours later it was working again with no signs of water damage.",
"Whew!",
"My Sprint phones were never this good.",
"Activation is easy and fast.",
"I prefer to do mine over their website.",
"One nice feature is having a voice recorder on this phone.",
"It's not high quality but it's great for leaving myself notes.",
"There's also the standard stop watch, calendar, quick dial settings, an alarm clock, notepad, \"secret notes,\" calculator, world clock, stop watch.",
"My one complaint about Tracfone is that whenever you buy a new phone and want to transfer your number, you have to call their customer service number and talk to some Indian guy with a heavy accent.",
"The last one who worked with me on transfering the number was downright rude.",
"It also took me three days to get my number activated from another phone that had died on me.",
"(On a previous number transfer it only took me a day.",
") Luckily I was able to get by with my other phone that I keep handy for these emergencies.",
"I could have transferred my number on-line via the Tracfone website but the last two times I tried that I noticed that not all my minutes were going to transfer over.",
"I didn't want to lose 500+ minutes so I had to endure that rude guy from India.",
"Hopefully this phone will last me a year so that I don't have to keep calling India whenever a phone dies.",
"This long ordeal is my one complaint about Tracfone.",
"Other than customer support being questionable at times, I do have to praise the company for offering budget plans for the frugal-minded.",
"I get by with under 200 minutes a month so my 60-minute cards (which are doubled, remember?",
") usually last me.",
"The 60-minute card, however, only gives you 30 days of service.",
"I can handle that for $12/month and not have to worry about an outrageous Sprint bill every month, an experience that turned me off to Sprint and on to Tracfone.",
"I can add minutes with a quick visit to the website, or I can buy time via my phone.",
"Because I have been a loyal customer for several years, I also get additional deals via email for reduced minutes, etc.",
"For no additional fee I also have international access so I can chat with my brother who lives in Germany.",
"I live in SE Arizona and have no problems with reception at home or in town.",
"Although Tracfone shares towers with Verizon, I don't always get service in remote areas, but that's OK with me.",
"There are only two things in life that require my immediate response and chatting with friends or co-workers is not one of them.",
"Overall I am very pleased with Tracfone and their products.",
"I like this LG420G model as well.",
"I dinged the company a star for their unfriendly (at times) customer service.",
"But for anyone looking for a bargain, someone who doesn't chat much or who hates being tied down with an outrageous monthly cellphone bill, who's not much into texting, you may want to check out Tracfone.",
"You can check for local availability via their website."
] |
The Diamond Rio 600 is a paradox. It's twice as good as anything currently on the market, but half as much as you need. There's something very right about each of the three components of the system--headphones, body and software--and yet there are serious deficiencies with each part.
The Rio's headphones are marginally tinny at any volume, and stressed at higher volumes, but good enough for a portable you'll probably use in a noisy environment anyway. To be sure, other headphones will be needed to fully realize the sound possibilities of the Rio, but the ones included give you at least the beginnings of great sound. Their rather odd, around-the-ear construction is both sensible and awkward. They're perfect for using while working out, because they never fall out, regardless of how vigorously one behaves. But they're hard to get used to because they do take a comparatively longer time to put in than other headphones. Serious audiophiles will dismiss them outright; those of us just looking for workout music will probably get used to their oddness.
The body of the Rio is its clear strength. It's about the size of a pager-but lighter. Of all the portable music solutions I shopped--CD, cassette, and digital alike-this one is the very best in terms of size/quality ratio. It's the best thing I've ever used for working out. It's also the best device currently available in terms of expandability. Though on the surface it seems to have less memory than the Rio 500, and than many other newer .mp3 players, it has the capacity for adding on 340 mb. Also, the fact that it takes the .wma (Windows Media) format effectively means that you can store what would be the equivalent of 64mb of songs in the .mp3 format
There are some reservations, though. First, its small size means that the battery is tucked away in a pretty inaccessible place. It's somewhat tricky seating a new battery. It's not impossible, mind you, and it's worth the effort given the benefit of the unit's small size, but it's still frustrating on occasion. Second, while a battery does actually give 10 hours of use, the unit's battery life estimator is never accurate. It deducts time too slowly at the start of a battery, so that by the time you get to 6 hours of apparent time left, you actually have only 1 or 2 hours. It's not a huge problem, once you figure it out, but it can be infuriating at first. Third, the unit doesn't come with a belt clip holder or an FM tuner. They're both available, but they're extra. I can understand the FM tuner being extra, but it seems ridiculous for a portable music player to come without the means to make it truly portable.
Finally, there's the software. Easily the weakest element of the Diamond Rio 600, it's only a *little* more than a way to add on $20 to the price of the unit. It's entirely too difficult to install and get running. I installed the version off the included CD. When I got it running, it linked me to rioport.com, which informed me there was an update available. This update, however, was really only for the Rio 300 and 500, and so it failed to recognize the Rio 600 as being present. So I uninstalled the update and tried again with the CD version. Then after a mere 50 rips, it told me I had to pay to "unlock" the program. So I tried to unlock, but the software never allowed me to get to the "pay" screen. I then reinstalled the update and miraculously was allowed to unlock the program. But this version still didn't recognize the Rio 600. So I uninstalled the update and reinstalled the original. Finally, everything worked. Hardly an encouraging start. Then, I instructed the program to search my hard drives and come up with a database of playable media. This it did, but it found a lot of `junk' files I wanted to delete. Unbelievably, the program doesn't allow you to group delete, so I had to individually delete each file I didn't want. Finally, after hours of time and $20, I got the software set up and ready to use. But then came another one of those little Rio paradoxes. One of the strengths of the software is that it allows you to read a CD at a variety of different compressions. You can decide to fit more of your songs on the Rio and sacrifice a little quality. The problem is that you might want a song at the highest quality to burn a CD (which the software also does) but at a lower one to send to the Rio. The result is that you practically have to read each CD twice. That's a lot of hard disk space to dedicate to your music library. Hopefully updates will include some sort of converter, so that you only have to scan CDs once.
On balance, I highly recommend the Rio, especially if you're just looking for workout music. Be warned, however, that it won't be quite the effortless pathway to great music that the merchandising proclaims, and that the Rio is based on modularity. It has the greatest potential of any current .mp3 player--it can be worn comfortably, has the largest potential memory, can play FM music, and can even be used on your car's lighter--but you're going to have to pay for each added function. | 2 | positive | [
"The Diamond Rio 600 is a paradox.",
"It's twice as good as anything currently on the market, but half as much as you need.",
"There's something very right about each of the three components of the system--headphones, body and software--and yet there are serious deficiencies with each part.",
"The Rio's headphones are marginally tinny at any volume, and stressed at higher volumes, but good enough for a portable you'll probably use in a noisy environment anyway.",
"To be sure, other headphones will be needed to fully realize the sound possibilities of the Rio, but the ones included give you at least the beginnings of great sound.",
"Their rather odd, around-the-ear construction is both sensible and awkward.",
"They're perfect for using while working out, because they never fall out, regardless of how vigorously one behaves.",
"But they're hard to get used to because they do take a comparatively longer time to put in than other headphones.",
"Serious audiophiles will dismiss them outright; those of us just looking for workout music will probably get used to their oddness.",
"The body of the Rio is its clear strength.",
"It's about the size of a pager-but lighter.",
"Of all the portable music solutions I shopped--CD, cassette, and digital alike-this one is the very best in terms of size/quality ratio.",
"It's the best thing I've ever used for working out.",
"It's also the best device currently available in terms of expandability.",
"Though on the surface it seems to have less memory than the Rio 500, and than many other newer.",
"mp3 players, it has the capacity for adding on 340 mb.",
"Also, the fact that it takes the.",
"wma (Windows Media) format effectively means that you can store what would be the equivalent of 64mb of songs in the.",
"mp3 format\nThere are some reservations, though.",
"First, its small size means that the battery is tucked away in a pretty inaccessible place.",
"It's somewhat tricky seating a new battery.",
"It's not impossible, mind you, and it's worth the effort given the benefit of the unit's small size, but it's still frustrating on occasion.",
"Second, while a battery does actually give 10 hours of use, the unit's battery life estimator is never accurate.",
"It deducts time too slowly at the start of a battery, so that by the time you get to 6 hours of apparent time left, you actually have only 1 or 2 hours.",
"It's not a huge problem, once you figure it out, but it can be infuriating at first.",
"Third, the unit doesn't come with a belt clip holder or an FM tuner.",
"They're both available, but they're extra.",
"I can understand the FM tuner being extra, but it seems ridiculous for a portable music player to come without the means to make it truly portable.",
"Finally, there's the software.",
"Easily the weakest element of the Diamond Rio 600, it's only a *little* more than a way to add on $20 to the price of the unit.",
"It's entirely too difficult to install and get running.",
"I installed the version off the included CD.",
"When I got it running, it linked me to rioport.",
"com, which informed me there was an update available.",
"This update, however, was really only for the Rio 300 and 500, and so it failed to recognize the Rio 600 as being present.",
"So I uninstalled the update and tried again with the CD version.",
"Then after a mere 50 rips, it told me I had to pay to \"unlock\" the program.",
"So I tried to unlock, but the software never allowed me to get to the \"pay\" screen.",
"I then reinstalled the update and miraculously was allowed to unlock the program.",
"But this version still didn't recognize the Rio 600.",
"So I uninstalled the update and reinstalled the original.",
"Finally, everything worked.",
"Hardly an encouraging start.",
"Then, I instructed the program to search my hard drives and come up with a database of playable media.",
"This it did, but it found a lot of `junk' files I wanted to delete.",
"Unbelievably, the program doesn't allow you to group delete, so I had to individually delete each file I didn't want.",
"Finally, after hours of time and $20, I got the software set up and ready to use.",
"But then came another one of those little Rio paradoxes.",
"One of the strengths of the software is that it allows you to read a CD at a variety of different compressions.",
"You can decide to fit more of your songs on the Rio and sacrifice a little quality.",
"The problem is that you might want a song at the highest quality to burn a CD (which the software also does) but at a lower one to send to the Rio.",
"The result is that you practically have to read each CD twice.",
"That's a lot of hard disk space to dedicate to your music library.",
"Hopefully updates will include some sort of converter, so that you only have to scan CDs once.",
"On balance, I highly recommend the Rio, especially if you're just looking for workout music.",
"Be warned, however, that it won't be quite the effortless pathway to great music that the merchandising proclaims, and that the Rio is based on modularity.",
"It has the greatest potential of any current.",
"mp3 player--it can be worn comfortably, has the largest potential memory, can play FM music, and can even be used on your car's lighter--but you're going to have to pay for each added function."
] |
I received the Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Instant Eye Lift in exchange for my honest review. It arrived with 6 vials of "activator fluid" and six pairs of eye masks. The packaging was great, it has the six vials in front, three in a row, with the six eye masks tucked into an opening at the back. The box dimension is approximately 3 x 5 and fits very nicely on my bathroom counter. The description of the product is that this is "Made with Certified Organic Ingredients" and "it will instantly revive, brighten and lift eyes in 10 minutes." Antioxidants and nutrients reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and puffiness, leaving your eyes brightened and refreshed. It will reduce the appearance of puffiness around the eyes. The instructions are extremely simple. Only three steps are Step 1). Activate. Step 2). Apply. Step 3). 10 Minutes.
The first time I used the system, I honestly didn't think there would be enough activator fluid to completely soak the two eye masks, but there was just enough. I tried it at night before bed as that is when I have the most time to dedicate to a beauty ritual. I opened the package and laid out each mask separately on the bathroom counter and applied the fluid. The masks are extremely thin but I had no problem applying them to my eye. I had to slide them around a bit to get them in the exact right place. Once I did, I went into my family room to sit and watch TV while the activator fluid went to work. I immediately noticed the dripping down my face, so I kept a tissue with me and blotted the drips. It didn't drip for long, but there was a definite running of fluid for a few minutes. After 10 minutes, I went into the bathroom, removed the masks and looked at my under eyes and they did appear smoother and plumper.
After about four days, I thought I would try them again. Again, I tried them at night. I went through the same routine with them, but this time I did not get the fluid evenly distributed between the two masks. One mask had more fluid on it, so I had to pick up the other mask to try to work a little bit of fluid into them off the counter, but they immediately tore and wadded and the second mask was totally unusable. I was going to try another pair of masks but then I thought let's see if this really is noticeably working, so I only put one mask under my left eye. Again, I went to sit down and read for the recommended ten minutes, again the dripping began, but stopped pretty quickly. I let this mask sit for 15 or 20 minutes. When I removed the mask from under the left eye, there was a noticeable difference in the under eye area. It was smoother and the skin was definitely plumper as I have a blue vein under my left eye and I was amazed by how little I could now see the vein. The skin around and on top of it was fuller and softer. So, if you want your under eye area to look better for an evening out, or any kind of special event, I know for myself that there was a definite improvement. Does this improvement last long? My eye still looks better into the next evening. Is it worth $75.00? I don't know. I guess I will have to continue with the other four masks to be able to say whether this would help in the long run or is this just a temporary fix. | 2 | positive | [
"I received the Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Instant Eye Lift in exchange for my honest review.",
"It arrived with 6 vials of \"activator fluid\" and six pairs of eye masks.",
"The packaging was great, it has the six vials in front, three in a row, with the six eye masks tucked into an opening at the back.",
"The box dimension is approximately 3 x 5 and fits very nicely on my bathroom counter.",
"The description of the product is that this is \"Made with Certified Organic Ingredients\" and \"it will instantly revive, brighten and lift eyes in 10 minutes.",
"\" Antioxidants and nutrients reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and puffiness, leaving your eyes brightened and refreshed.",
"It will reduce the appearance of puffiness around the eyes.",
"The instructions are extremely simple.",
"Only three steps are Step 1).",
"Activate.",
"Step 2).",
"Apply.",
"Step 3).",
"10 Minutes.",
"The first time I used the system, I honestly didn't think there would be enough activator fluid to completely soak the two eye masks, but there was just enough.",
"I tried it at night before bed as that is when I have the most time to dedicate to a beauty ritual.",
"I opened the package and laid out each mask separately on the bathroom counter and applied the fluid.",
"The masks are extremely thin but I had no problem applying them to my eye.",
"I had to slide them around a bit to get them in the exact right place.",
"Once I did, I went into my family room to sit and watch TV while the activator fluid went to work.",
"I immediately noticed the dripping down my face, so I kept a tissue with me and blotted the drips.",
"It didn't drip for long, but there was a definite running of fluid for a few minutes.",
"After 10 minutes, I went into the bathroom, removed the masks and looked at my under eyes and they did appear smoother and plumper.",
"After about four days, I thought I would try them again.",
"Again, I tried them at night.",
"I went through the same routine with them, but this time I did not get the fluid evenly distributed between the two masks.",
"One mask had more fluid on it, so I had to pick up the other mask to try to work a little bit of fluid into them off the counter, but they immediately tore and wadded and the second mask was totally unusable.",
"I was going to try another pair of masks but then I thought let's see if this really is noticeably working, so I only put one mask under my left eye.",
"Again, I went to sit down and read for the recommended ten minutes, again the dripping began, but stopped pretty quickly.",
"I let this mask sit for 15 or 20 minutes.",
"When I removed the mask from under the left eye, there was a noticeable difference in the under eye area.",
"It was smoother and the skin was definitely plumper as I have a blue vein under my left eye and I was amazed by how little I could now see the vein.",
"The skin around and on top of it was fuller and softer.",
"So, if you want your under eye area to look better for an evening out, or any kind of special event, I know for myself that there was a definite improvement.",
"Does this improvement last long?",
"My eye still looks better into the next evening.",
"Is it worth $75.",
"00?",
"I don't know.",
"I guess I will have to continue with the other four masks to be able to say whether this would help in the long run or is this just a temporary fix."
] |
Okay I gave this game 5 stars to make you all happy, so be happy and smile. I recently started playing like, let me remember, ahhh yes, 2 days ago! StarCraft I've been playing for years. This is the review that compares what some people acclaim to be that StarCraft BW is better than WarCraft3, even though warcraft has all the graphics, etc. Please note that there will be disagreements between those of you about what I'm going to say, but its simply my opinion and what I think, so stick with me here.
Even though WarCraft 3 is new and contains really good graphics and game play. What sets its gameplay slightly below StarCraft, for what I've seen as in experience in playing, is the fact that people like things to be simple. The heros in WC3 are nice but the thing about it is that it complicates game play, where you have to think about not just building and upgrading men, but which moves to give the hero, when to use it, lvl up points going where, and which hero will be more useful in the long run. Where else over at starcraft bw, you just simply have to upgrade men, build them, and use strategy. Ignore defense, etc, as both games need them.
Another reason why I believe starcraft is thought to be a better game is because of the numbers of men you can get. Players just like to throw an army at another person, its just the way it is. I mean I'm probably not saying it in the best way possible but I hope you get my point. People like having a huge army to throw at their apponents. Its more.....thrilling? Exciting? Shrug.
Oh yeah, okay this is what I think, after playing WarCraft 3: Reign Of Terror, I noticed one thing. Even though I haven't played it long, so I'm not sure if my analysis is wholesomely accurate, but its hard to distinquish one type of men from another. I built a large army once and it took me awhile to find the hero lol. So I'm over here trying to cast a spell found on the hero and I can't find him. Hotkeys I suppose, but having a bad memory, thats not going to work for me. Its just not for the hero but many of the men. I don't know, try it for yourself, bunch up a bunch of your men and I think you'll see what I'm talking about. And again this is probably just my problem. Shrug.
Hope this helps. | 2 | positive | [
"Okay I gave this game 5 stars to make you all happy, so be happy and smile.",
"I recently started playing like, let me remember, ahhh yes, 2 days ago!",
"StarCraft I've been playing for years.",
"This is the review that compares what some people acclaim to be that StarCraft BW is better than WarCraft3, even though warcraft has all the graphics, etc.",
"Please note that there will be disagreements between those of you about what I'm going to say, but its simply my opinion and what I think, so stick with me here.",
"Even though WarCraft 3 is new and contains really good graphics and game play.",
"What sets its gameplay slightly below StarCraft, for what I've seen as in experience in playing, is the fact that people like things to be simple.",
"The heros in WC3 are nice but the thing about it is that it complicates game play, where you have to think about not just building and upgrading men, but which moves to give the hero, when to use it, lvl up points going where, and which hero will be more useful in the long run.",
"Where else over at starcraft bw, you just simply have to upgrade men, build them, and use strategy.",
"Ignore defense, etc, as both games need them.",
"Another reason why I believe starcraft is thought to be a better game is because of the numbers of men you can get.",
"Players just like to throw an army at another person, its just the way it is.",
"I mean I'm probably not saying it in the best way possible but I hope you get my point.",
"People like having a huge army to throw at their apponents.",
"Its more....",
".",
"thrilling?",
"Exciting?",
"Shrug.",
"Oh yeah, okay this is what I think, after playing WarCraft 3: Reign Of Terror, I noticed one thing.",
"Even though I haven't played it long, so I'm not sure if my analysis is wholesomely accurate, but its hard to distinquish one type of men from another.",
"I built a large army once and it took me awhile to find the hero lol.",
"So I'm over here trying to cast a spell found on the hero and I can't find him.",
"Hotkeys I suppose, but having a bad memory, thats not going to work for me.",
"Its just not for the hero but many of the men.",
"I don't know, try it for yourself, bunch up a bunch of your men and I think you'll see what I'm talking about.",
"And again this is probably just my problem.",
"Shrug.",
"Hope this helps."
] |
I think if you are tired of playing chess, then you should give the Duke a try. It really breathes new life into the idea brought forth by chess. The basic premise is that all your available moves are shown on each and every piece. When you move a piece, then you flip it over to find new moves. And then when you move that piece again it flips back to the original side. On top of this cool move mechanic, there is a random draw for new pieces when you go to summon a new piece to your army. Some might not like the idea of there being a random element, but I really think it makes things fun and unique for each and every game. Sure an inferior player could possibly luck out and get a piece they need, but overall the superior player will win far more often. It does make it feel like anyone has a chance to win.
The pieces are well made out of wood. There are several extra pieces with different mechanics to try adding. However, I've stuck with the basic pieces so far and haven't worn out the games appeal. There are even some stickers and blank pieces if you feel like experimenting and making up a piece of your own. | 2 | positive | [
"I think if you are tired of playing chess, then you should give the Duke a try.",
"It really breathes new life into the idea brought forth by chess.",
"The basic premise is that all your available moves are shown on each and every piece.",
"When you move a piece, then you flip it over to find new moves.",
"And then when you move that piece again it flips back to the original side.",
"On top of this cool move mechanic, there is a random draw for new pieces when you go to summon a new piece to your army.",
"Some might not like the idea of there being a random element, but I really think it makes things fun and unique for each and every game.",
"Sure an inferior player could possibly luck out and get a piece they need, but overall the superior player will win far more often.",
"It does make it feel like anyone has a chance to win.",
"The pieces are well made out of wood.",
"There are several extra pieces with different mechanics to try adding.",
"However, I've stuck with the basic pieces so far and haven't worn out the games appeal.",
"There are even some stickers and blank pieces if you feel like experimenting and making up a piece of your own."
] |
These are perfect for a light lunch for me in this nice summer weather. No fuss, no muss and quite tasty. Perfect portions for dieting. I eat half one day, then just add some crackers and finish up the next day, i.e., that's just sixty-two cents a serving (of course, I must have a scoop of ice cream, as a "tea time" treat for me and my furry baby! mid-afternoon). But, seriously, highly recommend. It's got onions, carrots, water chestnuts mixed in and doesn't get 'wet' - my homemade always gets yucky if I don't eat it all at once; then if I share with my dog (she loves fish!) I can't put garlic/onions in it and it's kinda blah). So, this if perfect for me. I, shamefully, will order twenty-thirty at a time in my prime pantry box so I have plenty in stock. | 2 | positive | [
"These are perfect for a light lunch for me in this nice summer weather.",
"No fuss, no muss and quite tasty.",
"Perfect portions for dieting.",
"I eat half one day, then just add some crackers and finish up the next day, i.",
"e., that's just sixty-two cents a serving (of course, I must have a scoop of ice cream, as a \"tea time\" treat for me and my furry baby!",
"mid-afternoon).",
"But, seriously, highly recommend.",
"It's got onions, carrots, water chestnuts mixed in and doesn't get 'wet' - my homemade always gets yucky if I don't eat it all at once; then if I share with my dog (she loves fish!",
") I can't put garlic/onions in it and it's kinda blah).",
"So, this if perfect for me.",
"I, shamefully, will order twenty-thirty at a time in my prime pantry box so I have plenty in stock."
] |
Ok. I do love this product. You have to communicate with tech through email, but they are on top of it. Answering immediately. If you have one Sensor and one Receiver, this is a solid product. It works. But we could not add another sensor. Believe me, they worked their butts off trying to walk me through it. It’s all good. There is one tune that is perfect. Right length and volume. It is so nice to know when someone comes up my drive. And this hides very well. In a receptacle beside a sofa. Don’t even notice it. | 2 | positive | [
"Ok.",
"I do love this product.",
"You have to communicate with tech through email, but they are on top of it.",
"Answering immediately.",
"If you have one Sensor and one Receiver, this is a solid product.",
"It works.",
"But we could not add another sensor.",
"Believe me, they worked their butts off trying to walk me through it.",
"It’s all good.",
"There is one tune that is perfect.",
"Right length and volume.",
"It is so nice to know when someone comes up my drive.",
"And this hides very well.",
"In a receptacle beside a sofa.",
"Don’t even notice it."
] |
Used this phone for a little more than two years. It's now retired as a music player, but it was quite the little trooper, and it fit in my tiny pockets. The small screen takes some getting used to, but the hardware keyboard makes up for it. Fresh out of the box it had some bugs, but those have since been remedied with firmware updates.
Naturally(?), after over two years' worth of use, the keyboard's sliding mechanism has dug grooves on each side of the keyboard. As this was my first smartphone with a keyboard, I don't know if this is normal.
Unfortunately, the phone is more or less stuck on Gingerbread unless you root it. The Ice Cream Sandwich update Sony released is too unstable. I'm still hoping for the day another small smartphone with a physical keyboard is released. | 2 | positive | [
"Used this phone for a little more than two years.",
"It's now retired as a music player, but it was quite the little trooper, and it fit in my tiny pockets.",
"The small screen takes some getting used to, but the hardware keyboard makes up for it.",
"Fresh out of the box it had some bugs, but those have since been remedied with firmware updates.",
"Naturally(?",
"), after over two years' worth of use, the keyboard's sliding mechanism has dug grooves on each side of the keyboard.",
"As this was my first smartphone with a keyboard, I don't know if this is normal.",
"Unfortunately, the phone is more or less stuck on Gingerbread unless you root it.",
"The Ice Cream Sandwich update Sony released is too unstable.",
"I'm still hoping for the day another small smartphone with a physical keyboard is released."
] |
First of all, ignore the backstory. This game could very easily have been set at any point in history; aside from inspiring the classical background music, the setting has as much influence on gameplay as in any Yu-Gi-Oh game: nil.
Duelists of the Roses is a cross between Duel Monsters, Dungeon Dice Monsters and shogi (not chess). Duels are fought on a 7x7 board; you have a Deck Leader that represents your encampment, and from there summon monsters from your hand to the board to fight for you. Monsters move around in different ways and the boards and comprised of varied (and mutable) terrain, so there is a great deal of maneuvering to lure your opponents onto ground that will favor you.
Aside from the fusion mechanic, which combines specific weak monsters to make stronger ones and requires experimentation and taking notes, the game is remarkably simple and -- provided you have the manual or the strategy guide -- easy to learn. (Do NOT attempt to play it without either. The in-game tutorial is terrible.)
Overall the game is fun, although very hard at first ... for the most part I see this as being a two-player game, with the NPC opponents as a means of training. (Once you have a decent deck you can stomp the AI in any match.) I'd recommend it more to wargamers and strategy gamers than Yu-Gi-Oh fans, though. Really, it's far more fun against an opponent who can actually think, and I don't believe there is any online play function. | 2 | positive | [
"First of all, ignore the backstory.",
"This game could very easily have been set at any point in history; aside from inspiring the classical background music, the setting has as much influence on gameplay as in any Yu-Gi-Oh game: nil.",
"Duelists of the Roses is a cross between Duel Monsters, Dungeon Dice Monsters and shogi (not chess).",
"Duels are fought on a 7x7 board; you have a Deck Leader that represents your encampment, and from there summon monsters from your hand to the board to fight for you.",
"Monsters move around in different ways and the boards and comprised of varied (and mutable) terrain, so there is a great deal of maneuvering to lure your opponents onto ground that will favor you.",
"Aside from the fusion mechanic, which combines specific weak monsters to make stronger ones and requires experimentation and taking notes, the game is remarkably simple and -- provided you have the manual or the strategy guide -- easy to learn.",
"(Do NOT attempt to play it without either.",
"The in-game tutorial is terrible.",
")\n\nOverall the game is fun, although very hard at first...",
"for the most part I see this as being a two-player game, with the NPC opponents as a means of training.",
"(Once you have a decent deck you can stomp the AI in any match.",
") I'd recommend it more to wargamers and strategy gamers than Yu-Gi-Oh fans, though.",
"Really, it's far more fun against an opponent who can actually think, and I don't believe there is any online play function."
] |
The last few years have seen some classic films that have been given back their old lustre via restoration, including such films as, My Fair Lady, Vertigo, Lawrence Of Arabia to name just a few. These films as well as this film have been restored by the restoration mavericks Robert A. Harris, and James Katz.
I must say after seeing an advance copy of this film that Rear Window looks incredible, especially compared to the Laser Disc copy I have as well as the poor copies that have been showing up on television and VHS over the years.
The colors are vibrant, in particular the reds which don't give a hint of bleeding into the frame, and the image looks I imagine as close to the original as possible given the fact that this film is almost fifty years old now.
The aspect ratio is 1.66:1 which is the proper framing for this film, the sound is the original mono soundtrack and has been scrubbed up to remove any audio imperfections that have built up over the years.
Also included on this disc is a 55 minute documentary titled, Rear Window Ethics:Remembering a Hitchock Classic which is quite enjoyable.
There is a still frame gallery, a shorter documentary with the screenwriter John Michael Hayes, as well as the standard fare of biographies, filomgraphies etc.
All in all a quite impressive package and should be of interest to any Hitchcock fan as well as Cinema fans in general. | 2 | positive | [
"The last few years have seen some classic films that have been given back their old lustre via restoration, including such films as, My Fair Lady, Vertigo, Lawrence Of Arabia to name just a few.",
"These films as well as this film have been restored by the restoration mavericks Robert A.",
"Harris, and James Katz.",
"I must say after seeing an advance copy of this film that Rear Window looks incredible, especially compared to the Laser Disc copy I have as well as the poor copies that have been showing up on television and VHS over the years.",
"The colors are vibrant, in particular the reds which don't give a hint of bleeding into the frame, and the image looks I imagine as close to the original as possible given the fact that this film is almost fifty years old now.",
"The aspect ratio is 1.",
"66:1 which is the proper framing for this film, the sound is the original mono soundtrack and has been scrubbed up to remove any audio imperfections that have built up over the years.",
"Also included on this disc is a 55 minute documentary titled, Rear Window Ethics:Remembering a Hitchock Classic which is quite enjoyable.",
"There is a still frame gallery, a shorter documentary with the screenwriter John Michael Hayes, as well as the standard fare of biographies, filomgraphies etc.",
"All in all a quite impressive package and should be of interest to any Hitchcock fan as well as Cinema fans in general."
] |
This contains the single song that set the precedent for all of U2's other work in the decade: the opening "I Will Follow" - its ringing riff, spiritual lyrics and huge chorus all forecast everything else the group would end up doing. The only thing not in place is Bono's vocals: he sounds a bit like Tom Verlaine, as he did on all of the other early records, now that I think about it. So that song rules, as do other songs like "Twilight" (which again has the huge chorus), the creepy "An Cat Dubh" (in English, please!), with a cool heavy guitar riff and creepy stomping drums and all kinds of neat sound effects. Then some mold sets in, even amidst crashing rockers like "Out of Control", "The Electric Co.", and "Stories for Boys"; the charged-up disco-rocker "A Day Without Me"; or the dark, Lord of the Flies-inspired "Shadows and Tall Trees". Take "Into the Heart" and "The Ocean". What's the point of those songs? Oh, wait, there isn't one! HA! Marvel at the wit and wisdom (or lack thereof) of Finu Lanu! And it's safe to say that I don't enjoy "Another Time, Another Place" either - it sounds like all the good songs, only is kinda... pathetic itself. So this is a bit shaky, a bit derivative, a bit inconsistent, but good enough to warrant a solid 8. A great way to start out! | 2 | positive | [
"This contains the single song that set the precedent for all of U2's other work in the decade: the opening \"I Will Follow\" - its ringing riff, spiritual lyrics and huge chorus all forecast everything else the group would end up doing.",
"The only thing not in place is Bono's vocals: he sounds a bit like Tom Verlaine, as he did on all of the other early records, now that I think about it.",
"So that song rules, as do other songs like \"Twilight\" (which again has the huge chorus), the creepy \"An Cat Dubh\" (in English, please!",
"), with a cool heavy guitar riff and creepy stomping drums and all kinds of neat sound effects.",
"Then some mold sets in, even amidst crashing rockers like \"Out of Control\", \"The Electric Co.",
"\", and \"Stories for Boys\"; the charged-up disco-rocker \"A Day Without Me\"; or the dark, Lord of the Flies-inspired \"Shadows and Tall Trees\".",
"Take \"Into the Heart\" and \"The Ocean\".",
"What's the point of those songs?",
"Oh, wait, there isn't one!",
"HA!",
"Marvel at the wit and wisdom (or lack thereof) of Finu Lanu!",
"And it's safe to say that I don't enjoy \"Another Time, Another Place\" either - it sounds like all the good songs, only is kinda...",
"pathetic itself.",
"So this is a bit shaky, a bit derivative, a bit inconsistent, but good enough to warrant a solid 8.",
"A great way to start out!"
] |
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