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Cute
This is a really cute movie. My son loves it. Anytime I turn it on he sits and watches. The one problem I have is that its a half hour show for the price. I felt that if I'm paying for a DVD is at least put some other shows on there. Kind of crazy the cost for the amount you get.The show itself is very cute. It's like those old time Christmas movies (Rudolf, year without a Santa, etc.) which I love. That is the main reason I bought it. The Santa in the movie is a little weird looking. When I seen it I was wondering why they put such a freaky looking Santa in there.
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[ "This is a really cute movie.", "My son loves it.", "Anytime I turn it on he sits and watches.", "The one problem I have is that its a half hour show for the price.", "I felt that if I'm paying for a DVD is at least put some other shows on there.", "Kind of crazy the cost for the amount you get.The show itself is very cute.", "It's like those old time Christmas movies (Rudolf, year without a Santa, etc.) which I love.", "That is the main reason I bought it.", "The Santa in the movie is a little weird looking.", "When I seen it I was wondering why they put such a freaky looking Santa in there." ]
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I don't see the problem...
I've read MANY reviews before deciding to take my chances by purchasing this product. Lots of people have bashed it or complained on how hard it is to setup. It's as easy as this...1.) Install the card2.) Click cancel on the "Found new hardware wizard" and insert the included CD.3.) ONLY install the hardware drivers and then install something called "ATI Multimedia Center."4.) On the multimedia center setep, choose "Custom" and ONLY install something called "DTV."5.) Restart your PC and open the newly installed program, "DTV."In case you're wondering, I'm using an HP Media Center 2005 PC with an Intel Pentium D 820. 1GB RAM and an ATI Radeon X700 card.REVIEW UPDATE: WINDOWS UPDATE FOR WINDOWS XP NOW FINDS A DRIVER FOR THIS DIVICE WITHOUT THE NEED FOR THE ATI CD. THIS ALLOWS THE HDTV CARD TO WORK DIRECTLY WITHIN MEDIA CENTER. WINDOWS VISTA ALSO SEES THE CARD WITHOUT THE ATI DISC AND MEDIA CENTER SEES IT. ENJOY!
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[ "I've read MANY reviews before deciding to take my chances by purchasing this product.", "Lots of people have bashed it or complained on how hard it is to setup.", "It's as easy as this...1.) Install the card2.) Click cancel on the \"Found new hardware wizard\" and insert the included CD.3.) ONLY install the hardware drivers and then install something called \"ATI Multimedia Center.\"4.) On the multimedia center setep, choose \"Custom\" and ONLY install something called \"DTV.\"5.) Restart your PC and open the newly installed program, \"DTV.\"In case you're wondering, I'm using an HP Media Center 2005 PC with an Intel Pentium D 820.", "1GB RAM and an ATI Radeon X700 card.REVIEW UPDATE: WINDOWS UPDATE FOR WINDOWS XP NOW FINDS A DRIVER FOR THIS DIVICE WITHOUT THE NEED FOR THE ATI CD.", "THIS ALLOWS THE HDTV CARD TO WORK DIRECTLY WITHIN MEDIA CENTER.", "WINDOWS VISTA ALSO SEES THE CARD WITHOUT THE ATI DISC AND MEDIA CENTER SEES IT.", "ENJOY!" ]
1
This movie needs some dynamite!
OK, I will admit it: I just don't "get it." This movie obviously has a wide appeal. Two of my co-workers raved about how funny it was, which prompted me to buy it. I laughed a total of one time (not the best return on my investment for a comedy).The humor in the movie is very dry - and that's an understatement. Napoleon is the "class geek" that all of us remember from high school. So far so good, but the film simply didn't do anything for me. In a word, I found it lame.I literally nearly fell asleep during this movie - it was that dull for me. By about 1/4 way through it I could not wait for it to end. I stuck it out as I kept expecting it to get better and become funny. It never did.The only part of the movie I liked was the WHEN IN ROME song they played during the closing credits. I liked it because the song was nostalgic and because it was during the credits, which meant the movie was over. Yah!!
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[ "OK, I will admit it: I just don't \"get it.\" This movie obviously has a wide appeal.", "Two of my co-workers raved about how funny it was, which prompted me to buy it.", "I laughed a total of one time (not the best return on my investment for a comedy).The humor in the movie is very dry - and that's an understatement.", "Napoleon is the \"class geek\" that all of us remember from high school.", "So far so good, but the film simply didn't do anything for me.", "In a word, I found it lame.I literally nearly fell asleep during this movie - it was that dull for me.", "By about 1/4 way through it I could not wait for it to end.", "I stuck it out as I kept expecting it to get better and become funny.", "It never did.The only part of the movie I liked was the WHEN IN ROME song they played during the closing credits.", "I liked it because the song was nostalgic and because it was during the credits, which meant the movie was over.", "Yah!!" ]
1
Exceptionally poor operational standard
I had a HP DVD200e. Dreadful. HP replaced it with a HP DVD300e. No improvement. We burned coasters on both, before getting a playable DVD. Even then that DVD would only play on the computer that transcoded it. We couldn't get it to play in 3 different laptops. It played in a Sony consumer DVD player, but the audio had a high noise content. I will never buy a DVD product from HP again. I now own an external SONY DRX510UL which is more reliable. However, I have an internal LG GSA-4040B DVD RW which is the best of the lot. If you can't fit the latter into your system, get a USB or Firewire caddy and have it as an external drive.
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[ "I had a HP DVD200e.", "Dreadful.", "HP replaced it with a HP DVD300e.", "No improvement.", "We burned coasters on both, before getting a playable DVD.", "Even then that DVD would only play on the computer that transcoded it.", "We couldn't get it to play in 3 different laptops.", "It played in a Sony consumer DVD player, but the audio had a high noise content.", "I will never buy a DVD product from HP again.", "I now own an external SONY DRX510UL which is more reliable.", "However, I have an internal LG GSA-4040B DVD RW which is the best of the lot.", "If you can't fit the latter into your system, get a USB or Firewire caddy and have it as an external drive." ]
1
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Man what a waste. This movie is so unbelievable it became laughable. Not once did I believe OR empathize with the characters at all. Right from the first scene, I knew the movie was going to be awful - that ridiculous beard Bruce Willis had on was about as good a five years old's Halloween costume. And what was up with the 'crazy' Marshall guy? Are you kidding me? And the `plot twist' with the FBI guys or whatever was brutal. Nonsensical garbage at best. It seemed like the movie was thrown together by about 10 different screenwriters who didn't bother to read what was put on paper before them. Wow - just lame and weak. I guess the only positive thing was I can't complain about the acting because the characters were so unbelievable it didn't matter who or what kind of actors were involved. I want my money back - I could get better kicks with my cash feeding the ducks at the park..
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[ "Man what a waste.", "This movie is so unbelievable it became laughable.", "Not once did I believe OR empathize with the characters at all.", "Right from the first scene, I knew the movie was going to be awful - that ridiculous beard Bruce Willis had on was about as good a five years old's Halloween costume.", "And what was up with the 'crazy' Marshall guy?", "Are you kidding me?", "And the `plot twist' with the FBI guys or whatever was brutal.", "Nonsensical garbage at best.", "It seemed like the movie was thrown together by about 10 different screenwriters who didn't bother to read what was put on paper before them.", "Wow - just lame and weak.", "I guess the only positive thing was I can't complain about the acting because the characters were so unbelievable it didn't matter who or what kind of actors were involved.", "I want my money back - I could get better kicks with my cash feeding the ducks at the park.." ]
1
Refund Please?!!!
This is the worst film my husband and I have ever seen!!! At first we thought maybe we were too old to watch it...then we decided it was trying to imitate "2001 A Space Odyssey"? lol...I have been going through all the help to figure out how to get a refund...I love Brad Pitt & Sean Penn, but neither one should get anything, including money, for this film! My husband said "My dog could write a better script! At least there would be barking! Get off the drugs...you'll make a lot more money!" If there was a son trying to reconcile with his father, it didn't happen until at least an hour into the film, and by then we said "forget it"! Just too bizarre!!! If I could give this 0 stars I would...As it is 1 star is way too many!!! RGHHHHHHHHHHHH! Where's my refund! $3.99 WASTED!!!
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[ "This is the worst film my husband and I have ever seen!!!", "At first we thought maybe we were too old to watch it...then we decided it was trying to imitate \"2001 A Space Odyssey\"?", "lol...I have been going through all the help to figure out how to get a refund...I love Brad Pitt & Sean Penn, but neither one should get anything, including money, for this film!", "My husband said \"My dog could write a better script!", "At least there would be barking!", "Get off the drugs...you'll make a lot more money!", "\" If there was a son trying to reconcile with his father, it didn't happen until at least an hour into the film, and by then we said \"forget it\"!", "Just too bizarre!!!", "If I could give this 0 stars I would...As it is 1 star is way too many!!!", "RGHHHHHHHHHHHH!", "Where's my refund!", "$3.99 WASTED!!!" ]
2
The Best
I have been using exercise videos for twenty years. I have nearly 100. That includes Insanity, Billy Blanks, Supreme 90, lots of Cathe Friedrich, and many more. I was very surprised that I was so sore after doing the Week 1 dvd for the first time. I chose to back off and spend two weeks working up to completing that disk because I don't like being sore, and there is no shame in taking your time. After that, I was able to work to my maximum on each disk without being sore following it. After completing Week 4, I tried a Cathe routine that had always given me trouble. I blew right through it.On the surface, this does not seem so cardio-based as most of the videos on the market. Insanity is rush-rush, hurry-hurry. Weider x-factor st is more strength-based, but you will be blowing at the end of each routine. On the off-days, you can pop in your old favorites that you used to think were doing you good.No equipment needed -- no step, no dumbbells, no ball. This is my all-time favorite.
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[ "I have been using exercise videos for twenty years.", "I have nearly 100.", "That includes Insanity, Billy Blanks, Supreme 90, lots of Cathe Friedrich, and many more.", "I was very surprised that I was so sore after doing the Week 1 dvd for the first time.", "I chose to back off and spend two weeks working up to completing that disk because I don't like being sore, and there is no shame in taking your time.", "After that, I was able to work to my maximum on each disk without being sore following it.", "After completing Week 4, I tried a Cathe routine that had always given me trouble.", "I blew right through it.On the surface, this does not seem so cardio-based as most of the videos on the market.", "Insanity is rush-rush, hurry-hurry.", "Weider x-factor st is more strength-based, but you will be blowing at the end of each routine.", "On the off-days, you can pop in your old favorites that you used to think were doing you good.No equipment needed -- no step, no dumbbells, no ball.", "This is my all-time favorite." ]
1
Only buy if you have no protection already!
I have been a McAfee "recommendor" I guess you could call me, for well over a year and a half now. And I just have to say: BEWARE! I currently had the 2004 6.0 version of Security Suite and I tell you it has been working like a dream!!!!!! No problems whatsoever. Until I tried to upgrade to the newest version so as to stay up to date. Completely took over my machine. I even had to reformat. Tried to install the new version after reformat, and NO LUCK! Wouldn't even let me get on the net even after I allowed my explorer access. So I restored my machine back to the reformat and I have reinstalled version 6.0 back onto my machine and no problems. Other than I have to completely reload my machine now. As well as find another way to update my internet protection.Good luck to all!
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[ "I have been a McAfee \"recommendor\" I guess you could call me, for well over a year and a half now.", "And I just have to say: BEWARE!", "I currently had the 2004 6.0 version of Security Suite and I tell you it has been working like a dream!!!", "!!!", "No problems whatsoever.", "Until I tried to upgrade to the newest version so as to stay up to date.", "Completely took over my machine.", "I even had to reformat.", "Tried to install the new version after reformat, and NO LUCK!", "Wouldn't even let me get on the net even after I allowed my explorer access.", "So I restored my machine back to the reformat and I have reinstalled version 6.0 back onto my machine and no problems.", "Other than I have to completely reload my machine now.", "As well as find another way to update my internet protection.Good luck to all!" ]
1
Cheap Binding
I bought this Bible for an older lady friend with deteriorating vision as a gift. SHe did not have a giant print Bible and it was the thing she wanted most. However, the Bible, for the price, seemed very cheap to me and I was reluctant to give it as a gift. The cover was one of the worst I've seen. The "leather look" is just a thin sheet of something over a thin piece of cardboard. The Bible was all right, but everything about it seemed of lesser quality than I would have expected for the price. I have returned it and purchased another one from the same publisher for slight less than half this price! It didn't have thumbtabs which are always nice, but it looks so much better and was a lovely shade of blue. Not recommended. Too expensive for the overall quality. You can do better.
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[ "I bought this Bible for an older lady friend with deteriorating vision as a gift.", "SHe did not have a giant print Bible and it was the thing she wanted most.", "However, the Bible, for the price, seemed very cheap to me and I was reluctant to give it as a gift.", "The cover was one of the worst I've seen.", "The \"leather look\" is just a thin sheet of something over a thin piece of cardboard.", "The Bible was all right, but everything about it seemed of lesser quality than I would have expected for the price.", "I have returned it and purchased another one from the same publisher for slight less than half this price!", "It didn't have thumbtabs which are always nice, but it looks so much better and was a lovely shade of blue.", "Not recommended.", "Too expensive for the overall quality.", "You can do better." ]
2
buy this record!
ok, im so sick of everyone saying sh*t about good charlotte. they are just doing wat they love to do. some people even bought this record when they hate good charlotte. wat the f*ck is wrong with you? if you dont like the band then its probaly best u dont waste your money on thier CD. if u dont like them then stop wasting your time writing mean reviews about them. its just a waste of time. if you dont like them then u dont. u dont have to tell the whole world, beacuse half the world probaly doesnt even care. good charlotte are one of the best bands out there and if u got a problem with that cry me a river, build me a bridge, and get over it. i recomend that you buy this record. it is really good, and you shouldnt care what other people think about it.
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[ "ok, im so sick of everyone saying sh*t about good charlotte.", "they are just doing wat they love to do.", "some people even bought this record when they hate good charlotte.", "wat the f*ck is wrong with you?", "if you dont like the band then its probaly best u dont waste your money on thier CD.", "if u dont like them then stop wasting your time writing mean reviews about them.", "its just a waste of time.", "if you dont like them then u dont.", "u dont have to tell the whole world, beacuse half the world probaly doesnt even care.", "good charlotte are one of the best bands out there and if u got a problem with that cry me a river, build me a bridge, and get over it.", "i recomend that you buy this record.", "it is really good, and you shouldnt care what other people think about it." ]
2
Card Does It Again
Orson Scott Card has done it again ladies and gents. From going back into Bean's past (as you would have read in Ender's Shadow) to the heroics of Bean and the other Command School children. This O.S.C. book is based after Ender has left Eros (end of Ender's Game) where Bean and the other Command School children are being kidnapped by different countries to prepare themselves for an overlearing war that may be ahead for them. Bean proves once again to be even more clever than the great Ender Wiggin himself. Bean seems to be able to overcome ANYTHING ,as long as it is for his survival. The plot is overwhelming and I couldn't drop the book down for a second. It is as great as Ender's Shadow was when it was published. Achilles returns once again for you "evil minded people". "Shadow of the Hedgemon" has shown that even a brilliant child can create chaos. Go ahead and grab this book if you're a vivid Ender fan. It is a must have.
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[ "Orson Scott Card has done it again ladies and gents.", "From going back into Bean's past (as you would have read in Ender's Shadow) to the heroics of Bean and the other Command School children.", "This O.S.C. book is based after Ender has left Eros (end of Ender's Game) where Bean and the other Command School children are being kidnapped by different countries to prepare themselves for an overlearing war that may be ahead for them.", "Bean proves once again to be even more clever than the great Ender Wiggin himself.", "Bean seems to be able to overcome ANYTHING ,as long as it is for his survival.", "The plot is overwhelming and I couldn't drop the book down for a second.", "It is as great as Ender's Shadow was when it was published.", "Achilles returns once again for you \"evil minded people\".", "\"Shadow of the Hedgemon\" has shown that even a brilliant child can create chaos.", "Go ahead and grab this book if you're a vivid Ender fan.", "It is a must have." ]
2
Training for life
This is a story of abduction, near death, attack, murder, martial arts training and revenge. I found myself thinking of old dubbed martial arts flicks. However, this is the story of Cookie a squirrel. The story seems to be a metaphor for the constant struggles in life and the consequences of your actions. This book is an easy read for children and adults.This story is laden with anecdotes. It contains lessons for all levels of understanding. The main character Cookie is abducted and almost killed. She is befriended by a mouse and the consequences of this are that the mouse is murdered and Cookie seeks revenge. Cookie then studies martial arts. Through this training she gains the fighting techniques for revenge but grows in other aspects of her life and ultimately learns the value of life itself.The story culminates with a final battle in which many die. Selflessness and taking the correct path or making the right decisions are main reoccurring themes.
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[ "This is a story of abduction, near death, attack, murder, martial arts training and revenge.", "I found myself thinking of old dubbed martial arts flicks.", "However, this is the story of Cookie a squirrel.", "The story seems to be a metaphor for the constant struggles in life and the consequences of your actions.", "This book is an easy read for children and adults.This story is laden with anecdotes.", "It contains lessons for all levels of understanding.", "The main character Cookie is abducted and almost killed.", "She is befriended by a mouse and the consequences of this are that the mouse is murdered and Cookie seeks revenge.", "Cookie then studies martial arts.", "Through this training she gains the fighting techniques for revenge but grows in other aspects of her life and ultimately learns the value of life itself.The story culminates with a final battle in which many die.", "Selflessness and taking the correct path or making the right decisions are main reoccurring themes." ]
1
Damnit! Buy at a store, not online
Ink cartridge replacement, right? Simple enough. There are a bunch of imitators out there, but i thought, hey I'll get the name brand product to make sure there are no problems. Don't bother. Bought the more expensive name brand just so i could get a ink cartridge that would print every other half inch. Weeeeeeaaaak! If i purchased this at office max or fry's, id just take it back. Damn ink cartridges! Hate...HATE dealing with this crap. Total money down the drain...Makes you think...considering the price of the printer, ink replacement etc, is it cheaper than just going to fed ex? Maybe. More convenient? I guess it would be if the damn cartridge worked!
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[ "Ink cartridge replacement, right?", "Simple enough.", "There are a bunch of imitators out there, but i thought, hey I'll get the name brand product to make sure there are no problems.", "Don't bother.", "Bought the more expensive name brand just so i could get a ink cartridge that would print every other half inch.", "Weeeeeeaaaak!", "If i purchased this at office max or fry's, id just take it back.", "Damn ink cartridges!", "Hate...HATE dealing with this crap.", "Total money down the drain...Makes you think...considering the price of the printer, ink replacement etc, is it cheaper than just going to fed ex?", "Maybe.", "More convenient?", "I guess it would be if the damn cartridge worked!" ]
1
Not what it used to be
I have all of the series. I became a fan during Jean and Lionel's trip to Paris. I loved how they explained everything about their past, how they reconnected, and the finishing touch which was their wedding. Everybody else was just a minor character. (Alistair is my favorite though) When the series focused more on the younger people, Jean switched to the role of being more nosey and saying Lionel Lionel all the time. Lionel only throws in a good word once in awhile. With the reunion, Harry is someone different, Judy and Alistair don't share a connection much, nobody mentions Madge (Joan Sims died in 2002) and they ruined Penny and Stephen. I liked them more when he was still a dentist. The only special I have is You Must Remember This. I shall pass on the reunion special. The ending was left unfinished to me.
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[ "I have all of the series.", "I became a fan during Jean and Lionel's trip to Paris.", "I loved how they explained everything about their past, how they reconnected, and the finishing touch which was their wedding.", "Everybody else was just a minor character.", "(Alistair is my favorite though) When the series focused more on the younger people, Jean switched to the role of being more nosey and saying Lionel Lionel all the time.", "Lionel only throws in a good word once in awhile.", "With the reunion, Harry is someone different, Judy and Alistair don't share a connection much, nobody mentions Madge (Joan Sims died in 2002) and they ruined Penny and Stephen.", "I liked them more when he was still a dentist.", "The only special I have is You Must Remember This.", "I shall pass on the reunion special.", "The ending was left unfinished to me." ]
1
Bleh.
"What's The 411?" (featuring Biggie), "My Love" and "Love No Limit" are all off the hook remixes. The rest are pretty boring. Yawn. Puffy did a terrible job on "Changes I've Been Going Through." Turned a really nice song into generic background music. "Real Love" and "Reminisce" I listen to once in awhile. There is no remix for "Slow Down," a song from What's The 411? that I liked pretty well. Instead it was replaced with some other song I never heard of before. Die hard fans only.
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[ "\"What's The 411?", "\" (featuring Biggie), \"My Love\" and \"Love No Limit\" are all off the hook remixes.", "The rest are pretty boring.", "Yawn.", "Puffy did a terrible job on \"Changes I've Been Going Through.\" Turned a really nice song into generic background music.", "\"Real Love\" and \"Reminisce\" I listen to once in awhile.", "There is no remix for \"Slow Down,\" a song from What's The 411?", "that I liked pretty well.", "Instead it was replaced with some other song I never heard of before.", "Die hard fans only." ]
2
Bravo
I love this DVD! It is recorded at the end of a tour. They are home in Seattle and the band is very tight. They appear to be happy to be home and they put a great show for the home audiance. There personalities really come through on this dvd. Ann and Nancy Wilson prove that they are two of the best female performers on the planet. Ann's voice sounds great on classics like "Alone". Nancy's shows off her guitar playing on songs like "Love Alive". They play all the classics and in the middle of the concert Ann and Namcy do an acoustic set which ends with a great Elton John cover of "Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters". Their vocal harmonies are like ear candy. The whole band sounds great. They have gotten better with age and have work hard to master their craft. Their covers of Led Zepplin are outstanding. They have stood the test of time. I highly recommend this dvd!
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[ "I love this DVD!", "It is recorded at the end of a tour.", "They are home in Seattle and the band is very tight.", "They appear to be happy to be home and they put a great show for the home audiance.", "There personalities really come through on this dvd.", "Ann and Nancy Wilson prove that they are two of the best female performers on the planet.", "Ann's voice sounds great on classics like \"Alone\".", "Nancy's shows off her guitar playing on songs like \"Love Alive\".", "They play all the classics and in the middle of the concert Ann and Namcy do an acoustic set which ends with a great Elton John cover of \"Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters\".", "Their vocal harmonies are like ear candy.", "The whole band sounds great.", "They have gotten better with age and have work hard to master their craft.", "Their covers of Led Zepplin are outstanding.", "They have stood the test of time.", "I highly recommend this dvd!" ]
2
One Hit Wonder
I never would have expected a cheesy children's movie to have great music, but Casper totally surprised me. I purchased this soundtrack because I loved the movie, although I was a bit disappointed. Most of the songs on the CD aren't that great for stand-alone listening. If you're a film score buff like me, then you'll be appalled by "Remember Me This Way" and the "Casper the Friendly Ghost" theme. However, I suppose some people may find the vocal ballad moving, and the Casper theme song is kind of cute (in a very ugly way). The best part of the soundtrack is "Casper's Lullaby", which is the main reason I purchased the CD. It is also reiterated in "Descent Into Lazerus". This theme is powerful, emotional, and quite breathtaking. If there were any reason to buy this mediocre soundtrack, it would be for those two songs. I recommend buying it used like I did, for $1.99. "Casper's Lullaby" is well worth your two dollars.
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[ "I never would have expected a cheesy children's movie to have great music, but Casper totally surprised me.", "I purchased this soundtrack because I loved the movie, although I was a bit disappointed.", "Most of the songs on the CD aren't that great for stand-alone listening.", "If you're a film score buff like me, then you'll be appalled by \"Remember Me This Way\" and the \"Casper the Friendly Ghost\" theme.", "However, I suppose some people may find the vocal ballad moving, and the Casper theme song is kind of cute (in a very ugly way).", "The best part of the soundtrack is \"Casper's Lullaby\", which is the main reason I purchased the CD.", "It is also reiterated in \"Descent Into Lazerus\".", "This theme is powerful, emotional, and quite breathtaking.", "If there were any reason to buy this mediocre soundtrack, it would be for those two songs.", "I recommend buying it used like I did, for $1.99.", "\"Casper's Lullaby\" is well worth your two dollars." ]
1
Great band, but studio versions are better
This was one of my favorite bands in the 70's. I caught them live several times as the backing band for Yes and Jethro Tull. I do not know why they call this release a box set. It does have 2 CD's, however it is packaged in a single cd sized holder (wheres the box?) These are live recordings from the BBC, the first CD was recorded in '73, the other CD was recorded in '78. I was hoping to replace my old scratched up LP's with this, but it is no substitute for the studio versions. I would only suggest purchasing this CD if you already own Free Hand, Power and he Glory, etc. and want to hear what this band can do live. Some of the songs are not the best, there is even microphone feedback. This CD does not capture the true live quality of the band. JJ Mackey
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[ "This was one of my favorite bands in the 70's.", "I caught them live several times as the backing band for Yes and Jethro Tull.", "I do not know why they call this release a box set.", "It does have 2 CD's, however it is packaged in a single cd sized holder (wheres the box?", ") These are live recordings from the BBC, the first CD was recorded in '73, the other CD was recorded in '78.", "I was hoping to replace my old scratched up LP's with this, but it is no substitute for the studio versions.", "I would only suggest purchasing this CD if you already own Free Hand, Power and he Glory, etc.", "and want to hear what this band can do live.", "Some of the songs are not the best, there is even microphone feedback.", "This CD does not capture the true live quality of the band.", "JJ Mackey" ]
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those godawful examples
i agree with all the other people when I say this is one of the worst review books I've ever read. The author uses awkward examples to explain concepts...and what is wrong with those names? shirley sixpack? Ambrose? Vanna Boogie? How about Author Dull? or Iam Perplexed? Even answers are given but it doesnt show how it was derived. And on top of that, I am positive the book contains number of errors. This makes it even more confusing for people trying to learn micro. Stay away from that orange book if you can.
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[ "i agree with all the other people when I say this is one of the worst review books I've ever read.", "The author uses awkward examples to explain concepts...and what is wrong with those names?", "shirley sixpack?", "Ambrose?", "Vanna Boogie?", "How about Author Dull?", "or Iam Perplexed?", "Even answers are given but it doesnt show how it was derived.", "And on top of that, I am positive the book contains number of errors.", "This makes it even more confusing for people trying to learn micro.", "Stay away from that orange book if you can." ]
2
funny funny funny!
I bought this book for my husband last month when we found out we were pregnant. He and I laid in bed reading it out loud together and laughed until we cried! Crider and his wife sound sooooo much like us. His story is one that is universally undderstood and he makes it fun to follow. The author points out laughable parts in even the most serious of situations. This is a must for you to own.I read two bad reviews on this book, and don't understand them. I think the reviewers must not have a sense of humor. The Guy's Guide is simply one of the funniest books I've ever read. I'm a woman and even though this book was meant for men, I found it hilarious! If you are pregnant or know someone who is, BUY THIS BOOK. It should be at the top of your list with Dr. Spock and "What To Expect When You'r E Expecting".
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[ "I bought this book for my husband last month when we found out we were pregnant.", "He and I laid in bed reading it out loud together and laughed until we cried!", "Crider and his wife sound sooooo much like us.", "His story is one that is universally undderstood and he makes it fun to follow.", "The author points out laughable parts in even the most serious of situations.", "This is a must for you to own.I read two bad reviews on this book, and don't understand them.", "I think the reviewers must not have a sense of humor.", "The Guy's Guide is simply one of the funniest books I've ever read.", "I'm a woman and even though this book was meant for men, I found it hilarious!", "If you are pregnant or know someone who is, BUY THIS BOOK.", "It should be at the top of your list with Dr.", "Spock and \"What To Expect When You'r E Expecting\"." ]
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it aint that bad
ok look michael myers is my fav ceriel killin dude or watever they call it in that genre. when i saw the movie it really is a waste of time. its not very good at all compared to other halloween movies. and for horror fans this movie is not worth time. it aint scary. after tha movie was over i was like ...... is that a halloween movie?? but for serious fans like me for this series u must atleast c it once although its not good. and its about time that old guy dies. the ending was also crummy. tha only good part is wen tha guy gets electricuted. i wouldve gave this movie 3 stars instead of 2 but on tha front cover it said best halloween movie ever. so i gave it a score lower for quoting stupid stuff.
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[ "ok look michael myers is my fav ceriel killin dude or watever they call it in that genre.", "when i saw the movie it really is a waste of time.", "its not very good at all compared to other halloween movies.", "and for horror fans this movie is not worth time.", "it aint scary.", "after tha movie was over i was like ...... is that a halloween movie??", "but for serious fans like me for this series u must atleast c it once although its not good.", "and its about time that old guy dies.", "the ending was also crummy.", "tha only good part is wen tha guy gets electricuted.", "i wouldve gave this movie 3 stars instead of 2 but on tha front cover it said best halloween movie ever.", "so i gave it a score lower for quoting stupid stuff." ]
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A Subtle Classic.
It is difficult to say which R.E.M. cd is their best, but I feel that AFTP is the one. Murmur, Up and Green would be close behind though. AFTP is a nice, consistent, cohesive cd. 12 tracks and none of them are bad. Those who don't like R.E.M. should start here and then try the aforementioned discs. This album is a must have for any music fan's collection, and it's worth the money. It contains the hits "Drive", "Man on the Moon" and "Everybody Hurts." The other 9 tracks are just as brilliant. This cd doesn't suffer from repetitiveness or blandness which can accompany some of R.E.M.'s other discs. Buy it.
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[ "It is difficult to say which R.E.M. cd is their best, but I feel that AFTP is the one.", "Murmur, Up and Green would be close behind though.", "AFTP is a nice, consistent, cohesive cd.", "12 tracks and none of them are bad.", "Those who don't like R.E.M. should start here and then try the aforementioned discs.", "This album is a must have for any music fan's collection, and it's worth the money.", "It contains the hits \"Drive\", \"Man on the Moon\" and \"Everybody Hurts.\" The other 9 tracks are just as brilliant.", "This cd doesn't suffer from repetitiveness or blandness which can accompany some of R.E.M.'s other discs.", "Buy it." ]
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God is obviously working
These reviews are crazy. People either loved the CD or hated it. THATS GREAT. When the word of God is put out there for people to hear it will never return empty. Lauryn never asks anyone to agree with her, all she says is open your eyes and listen. If you like it praise God, if you hate it Praise God. As long as you acknowledge that you are not turning her down but God's word. God doesnt just speak through Gospel. GO AHEAD LAURYN WITH YOUR BAD SELF. the Cd is truly amamzing!!!
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[ "These reviews are crazy.", "People either loved the CD or hated it.", "THATS GREAT.", "When the word of God is put out there for people to hear it will never return empty.", "Lauryn never asks anyone to agree with her, all she says is open your eyes and listen.", "If you like it praise God, if you hate it Praise God.", "As long as you acknowledge that you are not turning her down but God's word.", "God doesnt just speak through Gospel.", "GO AHEAD LAURYN WITH YOUR BAD SELF.", "the Cd is truly amamzing!!!" ]
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Excellent Adventure!
Well, for starters, I don't read much and I received this book as a gift on my birthday. One day, I sat down to read it. That's all I needed... one day. I'm not the fastest reader in my family but I just couldn't stop. Excellent job, Mr. Brooks! Mr. Smith was such an evil entity and he certainly deserved what happened to him in the end. But, the book didn't start off with that in mind and it was such a surprise when it happened. And if you're a fan of history, you'll love the treatment Mr. Brooks gives three different time periods in St Augustine, Florida. Also, the connection with witches in Salem, Massachussetts... so unexpected! I think I'll read more often now. Have you written any others Mr. Brooks?
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[ "Well, for starters, I don't read much and I received this book as a gift on my birthday.", "One day, I sat down to read it.", "That's all I needed... one day.", "I'm not the fastest reader in my family but I just couldn't stop.", "Excellent job, Mr.", "Brooks!", "Mr.", "Smith was such an evil entity and he certainly deserved what happened to him in the end.", "But, the book didn't start off with that in mind and it was such a surprise when it happened.", "And if you're a fan of history, you'll love the treatment Mr.", "Brooks gives three different time periods in St Augustine, Florida.", "Also, the connection with witches in Salem, Massachussetts... so unexpected!", "I think I'll read more often now.", "Have you written any others Mr.", "Brooks?" ]
1
Should not have to finish product just to get it to work
I hoped others were overstating the issues with this product. No overstatement here. The stick faces didn't last to the first shot. The target DO NOT MOVE EASILY SIDE TO SIDE. This is boasted in the ad. This is false advertisement. I am still working on my tree to try to get it to work side to side. I have filed and shaped, but still having a hard time. I'm not one to return items, but if I don't get it working soon I'll have no choice. Save your money and buy a quality product. I have no idea what that is, but I can assure you it's NOT a champion product. Buyer beware that you are buying an inferior product that you will spend a lot of item trying to get it to work before you ever get to play with it if at all. You have now be duly informed.
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[ "I hoped others were overstating the issues with this product.", "No overstatement here.", "The stick faces didn't last to the first shot.", "The target DO NOT MOVE EASILY SIDE TO SIDE.", "This is boasted in the ad.", "This is false advertisement.", "I am still working on my tree to try to get it to work side to side.", "I have filed and shaped, but still having a hard time.", "I'm not one to return items, but if I don't get it working soon I'll have no choice.", "Save your money and buy a quality product.", "I have no idea what that is, but I can assure you it's NOT a champion product.", "Buyer beware that you are buying an inferior product that you will spend a lot of item trying to get it to work before you ever get to play with it if at all.", "You have now be duly informed." ]
1
No depth
This new album from Janes Addiction seriously lacks the depth from Janes Addiction Live, Nothing Shocking, and Ritual. But I guess you can't blame them since they have cleaned up from the drugs. Honestly, they used to make such better music when they were under the influence. I think it's safe to say that the old Janes is gone and this is what we are left with. It's funny, the more I listen to "strays" the more I want to pop in the older janes albums. I was dead wrong when I initially thought it got better with repeated listenings. It really doesn't. I just caught a couple of good sound moments here and there and then realized, this doesn't even come close to the depth and sound of the old Janes. If you are big janes addiction fan, you will probably be disappointed as I was. There are, however, a couple decent songs and that hint back to their trademark sound. It just doesn't hold up to my expectations of what a Janes Addiction album should be.
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[ "This new album from Janes Addiction seriously lacks the depth from Janes Addiction Live, Nothing Shocking, and Ritual.", "But I guess you can't blame them since they have cleaned up from the drugs.", "Honestly, they used to make such better music when they were under the influence.", "I think it's safe to say that the old Janes is gone and this is what we are left with.", "It's funny, the more I listen to \"strays\" the more I want to pop in the older janes albums.", "I was dead wrong when I initially thought it got better with repeated listenings.", "It really doesn't.", "I just caught a couple of good sound moments here and there and then realized, this doesn't even come close to the depth and sound of the old Janes.", "If you are big janes addiction fan, you will probably be disappointed as I was.", "There are, however, a couple decent songs and that hint back to their trademark sound.", "It just doesn't hold up to my expectations of what a Janes Addiction album should be." ]
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After 2 months, I have to agree with the naysayers
At first this bugger printed great. I was happy. I bought six new cartridges for it around May 5th, 2007. I printed 6 CD/DVD's and maybe 10-15 pages (usually on economy or draft settings to save ink) and then it sat from about May 10th until about June 12th. When I tried to use it, The status monitor reported all cartridges approximately 2/3 full. When I tried to print, I got tons of drop outs in the printing so I tried cleaning the cartridges. The first cleaning helped a tiny bit, so I cleaned them again. Well, after about 6 cleanings it was beginning to look much better and I thought I was ready to go...but wait...it then reported that I was completely out of ink on ALL cartridges ???!! What the ???? That's right, I went from 2/3 full to empty after 6 head cleanings. Kinda expensive wouldn't ya say Epson? I'm taking the cartridges back to see if I can exchange them...this seems like a scam to me.
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[ "At first this bugger printed great.", "I was happy.", "I bought six new cartridges for it around May 5th, 2007.", "I printed 6 CD/DVD's and maybe 10-15 pages (usually on economy or draft settings to save ink) and then it sat from about May 10th until about June 12th.", "When I tried to use it, The status monitor reported all cartridges approximately 2/3 full.", "When I tried to print, I got tons of drop outs in the printing so I tried cleaning the cartridges.", "The first cleaning helped a tiny bit, so I cleaned them again.", "Well, after about 6 cleanings it was beginning to look much better and I thought I was ready to go...but wait...it then reported that I was completely out of ink on ALL cartridges???", "!!", "What the???", "?", "That's right, I went from 2/3 full to empty after 6 head cleanings.", "Kinda expensive wouldn't ya say Epson?", "I'm taking the cartridges back to see if I can exchange them...this seems like a scam to me." ]
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Glides like sandpaper
The ironing surface of this iron is not stainless steel. It is a painted surface. The first time I used it, it felt like I was running sandpaper over the fabric. And it does not get better over time. The surface also has white stripes painted on it to give the user the impression it might be teflon, but it is just paint. It also has the words "ultra glide" painted right on the ironing surface. All just marketing, but it does not glide. Another downside of this painted surface is that it does not transfer heat very well, so I could not get the wrinkles out of cotton fabric. Eventually I bit the bullet and got me a proper Rowenta iron. A bit more expensive, but oh, it is so much better. It works like a dream. After the first use of the Rowenta, I threw away this T-Fal, after only 3 months of use.
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[ "The ironing surface of this iron is not stainless steel.", "It is a painted surface.", "The first time I used it, it felt like I was running sandpaper over the fabric.", "And it does not get better over time.", "The surface also has white stripes painted on it to give the user the impression it might be teflon, but it is just paint.", "It also has the words \"ultra glide\" painted right on the ironing surface.", "All just marketing, but it does not glide.", "Another downside of this painted surface is that it does not transfer heat very well, so I could not get the wrinkles out of cotton fabric.", "Eventually I bit the bullet and got me a proper Rowenta iron.", "A bit more expensive, but oh, it is so much better.", "It works like a dream.", "After the first use of the Rowenta, I threw away this T-Fal, after only 3 months of use." ]
2
Earthsounds
I had never heard of Secret Garden before until I heard "Songs from a Secret Garden" on one of the Pure Moods CDs (this is also how I discovered Delerium). I immediately looked them up and started ordering their CDs. I just received Earthsongs. One of the previous reviewers suggested trying to find the more complete Scandanavian version, but I ordered the double disc Korean version. It has 14 songs (includes Canzona & Silence Speaks, excludes Sarabande) and includes a bonus DVD that has 5 live songs and an interview. The DVD says it is region 0 and I had no problem playing it on laptop here in the USA.The live songs are:1. Nocturne2. Songs from a Secret Garden3. Adagio4. Poeme5. Passacaglia6. Earthsongs EPK (Interview)The songs don't really sound much different than the studio versions, but I enjoyed watching them perform.pk
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[ "I had never heard of Secret Garden before until I heard \"Songs from a Secret Garden\" on one of the Pure Moods CDs (this is also how I discovered Delerium).", "I immediately looked them up and started ordering their CDs.", "I just received Earthsongs.", "One of the previous reviewers suggested trying to find the more complete Scandanavian version, but I ordered the double disc Korean version.", "It has 14 songs (includes Canzona & Silence Speaks, excludes Sarabande) and includes a bonus DVD that has 5 live songs and an interview.", "The DVD says it is region 0 and I had no problem playing it on laptop here in the USA.The live songs are:1.", "Nocturne2.", "Songs from a Secret Garden3.", "Adagio4.", "Poeme5.", "Passacaglia6.", "Earthsongs EPK (Interview)The songs don't really sound much different than the studio versions, but I enjoyed watching them perform.pk" ]
2
Can a fake antique rug lead to murder
Ginger Barnes is helping her husband out with a problem student by taking him to a scared straight session with an intimidating judge. While waiting for the interview to end, she sits in on a trial going on in the courthouse. To her dismay, her old babysitter is on trial for fraud. They claim that he aged a rug and sold it as an antique. Ginger doesn't believe a word of it, Uncle Wunk was always pathologicaly honest. Then, all of the prosecution's witnesses start to die off. The defendant is elderly and on a respirator much of the time, not a likely candidate even if he was a stranger. There is also the secret cause of his early retirement, what was it and does it have anything to do with this case.This was a really enjoyable and fast mystery. The information on textiles was very interesting. The mystery has many twists, turns, and red herrings. Enjoy.
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[ "Ginger Barnes is helping her husband out with a problem student by taking him to a scared straight session with an intimidating judge.", "While waiting for the interview to end, she sits in on a trial going on in the courthouse.", "To her dismay, her old babysitter is on trial for fraud.", "They claim that he aged a rug and sold it as an antique.", "Ginger doesn't believe a word of it, Uncle Wunk was always pathologicaly honest.", "Then, all of the prosecution's witnesses start to die off.", "The defendant is elderly and on a respirator much of the time, not a likely candidate even if he was a stranger.", "There is also the secret cause of his early retirement, what was it and does it have anything to do with this case.This was a really enjoyable and fast mystery.", "The information on textiles was very interesting.", "The mystery has many twists, turns, and red herrings.", "Enjoy." ]
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They don't make them like they used to
I grew up pushing a large metal and canvass sweeper across my parents lawn. It swept about a 3 foot swath meticulously and is still working at 100% for my dad after 25 years. This device does not. However, what I wanted just isn't available to purchase anymore. This model is the largest push-powered leaf sweeper I could find and it just doesn't even come close to measuring up. The build quality is suspect and the bag is essentially heavy plastic. It does work, but not all that well. And forget using it if the lawn isn't trimmed. Which brings about another issue. It doesn't like picking up anything small. You know, like chopped leaves since you have to mow first. I think this is just the sad state of the transition from solid, more expensive American-made products that do what you need, to much cheaper, flimsier, more frequently replaced products that come close enough.
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[ "I grew up pushing a large metal and canvass sweeper across my parents lawn.", "It swept about a 3 foot swath meticulously and is still working at 100% for my dad after 25 years.", "This device does not.", "However, what I wanted just isn't available to purchase anymore.", "This model is the largest push-powered leaf sweeper I could find and it just doesn't even come close to measuring up.", "The build quality is suspect and the bag is essentially heavy plastic.", "It does work, but not all that well.", "And forget using it if the lawn isn't trimmed.", "Which brings about another issue.", "It doesn't like picking up anything small.", "You know, like chopped leaves since you have to mow first.", "I think this is just the sad state of the transition from solid, more expensive American-made products that do what you need, to much cheaper, flimsier, more frequently replaced products that come close enough." ]
2
Great cookware set
I purchased this cookware set about 1 year ago. My husband and I are both big cookers, eating in at least 6 days per week. I tried one of the stainless skillets first and was very disappointed at how everything we cooked stuck and left stains. Ended up purchasing this set and have been very pleased. Nothing sticks, very easy and quick to wash up. Coulding be happier. The set is very sturdy and I anticipate this being the last set of cookware I will need to purchase.*Update*I have now had the set for almost 1 year. The cookware still looks almost new. Food does not stick, there are no scratches in the non-stick surface for food and bacteria to cling to. The anodized finish on the outside remains a dark matte finish. I highly recommend this set of cookware!Now we have used this set for about three years! One small dark stain on the bottom of the skillet I use the most. Still looks great. Finish is still in great condition. Couldn't be happier.
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[ "I purchased this cookware set about 1 year ago.", "My husband and I are both big cookers, eating in at least 6 days per week.", "I tried one of the stainless skillets first and was very disappointed at how everything we cooked stuck and left stains.", "Ended up purchasing this set and have been very pleased.", "Nothing sticks, very easy and quick to wash up.", "Coulding be happier.", "The set is very sturdy and I anticipate this being the last set of cookware I will need to purchase.*Update*I have now had the set for almost 1 year.", "The cookware still looks almost new.", "Food does not stick, there are no scratches in the non-stick surface for food and bacteria to cling to.", "The anodized finish on the outside remains a dark matte finish.", "I highly recommend this set of cookware!", "Now we have used this set for about three years!", "One small dark stain on the bottom of the skillet I use the most.", "Still looks great.", "Finish is still in great condition.", "Couldn't be happier." ]
2
outstanding still relevant keystone
99 years after first published and, in my opinion, it stands as the keystone, central masterpiece that analyzes mysticism without trappings of religious dogma. If you're looking for a quick read, well, I didn't find it here. It takes time to properly digest her writing. Also, if you're looking for a "cookbook" guide to becoming a mystic, this isn't it. Where mystical books range from the purely scholarly (say, "0") to the purely applied (say "10"), I think that this leans toward a scholarly analysis (say, "4"). I find it brilliantly written. Anyone with an interest in mysticism, regardless of foundational religious beliefs, should find nothing to be of offense. In fact, I imagine it will be very highly regarded by all who read it. Mystics, theology students, and students of human nature should find this book very beneficial. I highly recommend it. I give this an "A+".
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[ "99 years after first published and, in my opinion, it stands as the keystone, central masterpiece that analyzes mysticism without trappings of religious dogma.", "If you're looking for a quick read, well, I didn't find it here.", "It takes time to properly digest her writing.", "Also, if you're looking for a \"cookbook\" guide to becoming a mystic, this isn't it.", "Where mystical books range from the purely scholarly (say, \"0\") to the purely applied (say \"10\"), I think that this leans toward a scholarly analysis (say, \"4\").", "I find it brilliantly written.", "Anyone with an interest in mysticism, regardless of foundational religious beliefs, should find nothing to be of offense.", "In fact, I imagine it will be very highly regarded by all who read it.", "Mystics, theology students, and students of human nature should find this book very beneficial.", "I highly recommend it.", "I give this an \"A+\"." ]
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KINDA INTERESTING
Although it's suppossedly based on a true story, it's hard to believe the robbery occured the way it's portrayed. Security is non-existant. If you can suspend logic then it's an o.k. caper film. As a bonus you get to hear two versions of the titled song. One the classic and the other a disco version. There is also a cameo by John Rhys-Davies. This is above average DVD for the money but the image quality is pretty bad. The colors are dull and murky. The sound is just o.k. Geneon [Pioneer] ver.
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[ "Although it's suppossedly based on a true story, it's hard to believe the robbery occured the way it's portrayed.", "Security is non-existant.", "If you can suspend logic then it's an o.k. caper film.", "As a bonus you get to hear two versions of the titled song.", "One the classic and the other a disco version.", "There is also a cameo by John Rhys-Davies.", "This is above average DVD for the money but the image quality is pretty bad.", "The colors are dull and murky.", "The sound is just o.k. Geneon [Pioneer] ver." ]
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Realistic and Dramatic
I think this movie was very heartbreaking. To see a mother go thru this was awful. Those that think this can't happen. Have you ever been on a large boat? Go on one and jump over. Then look up. Try to imagine getting up without a ladder. In life situations panic sets in, you can't think straight. As a mom myself, if your child is stranded, that would put additional worry in.This movie was excellent. It truly showed the fear and the things that can happen. The ocean is a cruel place. It's based on a true story of things that happened, it easily could happen to anyone. All it takes is too much to drink or one moment of fun without thinking. Everyone jumped in to swim, thinking someone else would lower the ladder.We have the video and I'll watch it again. The only bad part is the ending. From reading I've found that Amy and her daughter survive, and speculation says Dan does as well.
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[ "I think this movie was very heartbreaking.", "To see a mother go thru this was awful.", "Those that think this can't happen.", "Have you ever been on a large boat?", "Go on one and jump over.", "Then look up.", "Try to imagine getting up without a ladder.", "In life situations panic sets in, you can't think straight.", "As a mom myself, if your child is stranded, that would put additional worry in.This movie was excellent.", "It truly showed the fear and the things that can happen.", "The ocean is a cruel place.", "It's based on a true story of things that happened, it easily could happen to anyone.", "All it takes is too much to drink or one moment of fun without thinking.", "Everyone jumped in to swim, thinking someone else would lower the ladder.We have the video and I'll watch it again.", "The only bad part is the ending.", "From reading I've found that Amy and her daughter survive, and speculation says Dan does as well." ]
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Seth Green In The Role Of A Lifetime!
This movie is a definatly must-see! As you have read from the other reviews, it is the party of a century. "A movie 18 years in the making". These student's lives lead up to the very last night of high school, and presents all the type of people in the average high school. There's the girl who's perty it is, the jock group, the jocks' girls' group, the foreign exchange student, the thinker, the girl almost no one knows, the home-boy wannabe, the cheerleader, the hippie, the girl who wants revenge on her boyfriend, the nerds, the band, the pot-heads, the lesbiens, the list goes on! There is not one character in this movie that can not be related to. But Seth Green's role as Kenny Fisher, special K, even denderfeliac is outstanding. He plays not only the physical and mental aspects of this character, but also the warm fuzzy boyfriend (well, sorta). This is truly the movie of the 90's. Buy the movie. You'll be reminsin' of your high school graduation.
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[ "This movie is a definatly must-see!", "As you have read from the other reviews, it is the party of a century.", "\"A movie 18 years in the making\".", "These student's lives lead up to the very last night of high school, and presents all the type of people in the average high school.", "There's the girl who's perty it is, the jock group, the jocks' girls' group, the foreign exchange student, the thinker, the girl almost no one knows, the home-boy wannabe, the cheerleader, the hippie, the girl who wants revenge on her boyfriend, the nerds, the band, the pot-heads, the lesbiens, the list goes on!", "There is not one character in this movie that can not be related to.", "But Seth Green's role as Kenny Fisher, special K, even denderfeliac is outstanding.", "He plays not only the physical and mental aspects of this character, but also the warm fuzzy boyfriend (well, sorta).", "This is truly the movie of the 90's.", "Buy the movie.", "You'll be reminsin' of your high school graduation." ]
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Even better
OH, you guys. What complete fun. I am a newcomer to the Atlantis series, and I 'm not quite finished with Season 3, but I love it already. So often we think that we want characters that are cool, tough, trendy, etc. Of course, Atlantis does have characters that are cool, trendy, smart, etc. But what also want unpredictability. I love Rodney McKay's character because he isn't the typical character, but underneath he's loves, he feels, and he is evolving. He is also unpredictable, and we cheer when he finally "sees" something. I just finished the "Tao of Rodney." Absolutely loved it. Loved "McKay and Mrs. Miller." I must say I also enjoy it when they show the other character's oddities, eccentricities, etc. It makes it fun. Couldn't be happier with my purchase.
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[ "OH, you guys.", "What complete fun.", "I am a newcomer to the Atlantis series, and I 'm not quite finished with Season 3, but I love it already.", "So often we think that we want characters that are cool, tough, trendy, etc.", "Of course, Atlantis does have characters that are cool, trendy, smart, etc.", "But what also want unpredictability.", "I love Rodney McKay's character because he isn't the typical character, but underneath he's loves, he feels, and he is evolving.", "He is also unpredictable, and we cheer when he finally \"sees\" something.", "I just finished the \"Tao of Rodney.\" Absolutely loved it.", "Loved \"McKay and Mrs.", "Miller.\" I must say I also enjoy it when they show the other character's oddities, eccentricities, etc.", "It makes it fun.", "Couldn't be happier with my purchase." ]
2
Big Bill's #27 of 2001
This is NOT nu metal. I repeat, this is not nu metal. This is not to be categorized with commercial creampuffs such as Limp Bizkit, Papa Roach, and Disturbed. I can not stand those bands. I almost didn't buy this CD because I feared it would sound like Godsmack. This is not nu metal. This is good intelligent brainy metal. This is heavy and brutal, yet sophisticated in the same sense. It's a cross of Black Sabbath, The Dead Kennedy's,Faith No More's Angel Dust and Tool. NOT Linkin Park. Best songs are The Prison Song, Chop Suey, and Deer Dance. If you can't stand commercialized junk/rap metal like Crazy Town, and are in need of something real, buy this CD.
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[ "This is NOT nu metal.", "I repeat, this is not nu metal.", "This is not to be categorized with commercial creampuffs such as Limp Bizkit, Papa Roach, and Disturbed.", "I can not stand those bands.", "I almost didn't buy this CD because I feared it would sound like Godsmack.", "This is not nu metal.", "This is good intelligent brainy metal.", "This is heavy and brutal, yet sophisticated in the same sense.", "It's a cross of Black Sabbath, The Dead Kennedy's,Faith No More's Angel Dust and Tool.", "NOT Linkin Park.", "Best songs are The Prison Song, Chop Suey, and Deer Dance.", "If you can't stand commercialized junk/rap metal like Crazy Town, and are in need of something real, buy this CD." ]
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TOKYOPOP really should get a backbone.
It's mangled, just like the manga (US release). In the English version on the disc, they really bent over for American Censorship (TM). K.T.? Natalie? Iggy? Who came up with these names? Also, the original creators actually sampled the authentic engine sounds for each of the different cars for the original version. But the english audio has these "tricked out" rice rockets in an attempt to be "cooler' and "more hip" to the same people who think "The Fast and the Furious" is real. The background music as well was mangled, as they replaced the original tracks with - face it - horrible garage and punk bands. The major KICK-IN-THE-PANTS is that the relationship between Natsumi (errr, Natalie?) and her "daddy" has been deeply removed. I guess enjou kosai is too deep a subject for American audiences. My advice? Don't buy the TOKYOPOP release. Save your money for the R2's.
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[ "It's mangled, just like the manga (US release).", "In the English version on the disc, they really bent over for American Censorship (TM).", "K.T.?", "Natalie?", "Iggy?", "Who came up with these names?", "Also, the original creators actually sampled the authentic engine sounds for each of the different cars for the original version.", "But the english audio has these \"tricked out\" rice rockets in an attempt to be \"cooler' and \"more hip\" to the same people who think \"The Fast and the Furious\" is real.", "The background music as well was mangled, as they replaced the original tracks with - face it - horrible garage and punk bands.", "The major KICK-IN-THE-PANTS is that the relationship between Natsumi (errr, Natalie?", ") and her \"daddy\" has been deeply removed.", "I guess enjou kosai is too deep a subject for American audiences.", "My advice?", "Don't buy the TOKYOPOP release.", "Save your money for the R2's." ]
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Beautiful, mysterious,rich
Motherland is the first CD I have bought from Ms. Merchant. And I must say, I adore it. Rich with rythym and smooth groove, it combines that richness with gorgeous, thought provoking lyrics delivered by her exquisite vocals.I would like to add that I am a fan of R&B, so the fact that I bought a Natalie Merchant CD may boggle the mind. But not really if you think about her wonderful, full-bodied use of instruments. (Mavis Staples makes a brief guest appearance on a track! Now THAT'S fantastic! Their voices melt into one another perfectly.) I definitely prefer this work to alot of the other CDs I have purchased high on sounds, but low on intellectual content. She is not pretentious in her lyrics (to some critics, anyone singing with substantial lyrics is considered "pretentious"), but poetic and clear. Each song stands solidly on its own, and yet the entire CD is an experience.Beautiful.
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[ "Motherland is the first CD I have bought from Ms.", "Merchant.", "And I must say, I adore it.", "Rich with rythym and smooth groove, it combines that richness with gorgeous, thought provoking lyrics delivered by her exquisite vocals.I would like to add that I am a fan of R&B, so the fact that I bought a Natalie Merchant CD may boggle the mind.", "But not really if you think about her wonderful, full-bodied use of instruments.", "(Mavis Staples makes a brief guest appearance on a track!", "Now THAT'S fantastic!", "Their voices melt into one another perfectly.) I definitely prefer this work to alot of the other CDs I have purchased high on sounds, but low on intellectual content.", "She is not pretentious in her lyrics (to some critics, anyone singing with substantial lyrics is considered \"pretentious\"), but poetic and clear.", "Each song stands solidly on its own, and yet the entire CD is an experience.Beautiful." ]
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Not that great...
We bought the Rose Petal Cottage Petal Lounge chair for our daughter last year for Christmas. At the time, she was 18 months and very petite. Not a great chair at all. She couldnt sit in it, would fall to the side. Sadly the chair didnt make it to Valentines day. He brother, who was only 29 months at the time, sat in it and the seam popped. This christmas (2008) we bought the playhouse and the table/chair set for her. She is now 30 months. The Table and chair are the same deal, not durable at all. Thank god I didnt pay full price. (The house is great and worth it if you can find it for under $50)
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[ "We bought the Rose Petal Cottage Petal Lounge chair for our daughter last year for Christmas.", "At the time, she was 18 months and very petite.", "Not a great chair at all.", "She couldnt sit in it, would fall to the side.", "Sadly the chair didnt make it to Valentines day.", "He brother, who was only 29 months at the time, sat in it and the seam popped.", "This christmas (2008) we bought the playhouse and the table/chair set for her.", "She is now 30 months.", "The Table and chair are the same deal, not durable at all.", "Thank god I didnt pay full price.", "(The house is great and worth it if you can find it for under $50)" ]
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Save your money, and time..
If you are looking for a Transact-SQL reference book this is NOT it. Perhaps it was my fault in buying a book based on the title "SQL Server 2000 Programming". I thought what I was getting was comprehensive text book with a lot of tricks and tips, and examples of how to program in SQL Server 2000. What was I thinking? I wish I had a nickel for every time I have looked the index for a certain topic, only to find it wasn't there. In a 1389 page book about SQL Server programming, you would expect to find a reference to `SET ROWCOUNT' somewhere it in. Well, guess what, it isn't there, at least not in the index. This is only one of many examples. I have yet to find any useful information in this book, yet its packed with verbiage. So I can only conclude it was written for someone else, and mis-titled. Wrox has dropped the ball with this book. Save your money, and don't waste your time with this one.
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[ "If you are looking for a Transact-SQL reference book this is NOT it.", "Perhaps it was my fault in buying a book based on the title \"SQL Server 2000 Programming\".", "I thought what I was getting was comprehensive text book with a lot of tricks and tips, and examples of how to program in SQL Server 2000.", "What was I thinking?", "I wish I had a nickel for every time I have looked the index for a certain topic, only to find it wasn't there.", "In a 1389 page book about SQL Server programming, you would expect to find a reference to `SET ROWCOUNT' somewhere it in.", "Well, guess what, it isn't there, at least not in the index.", "This is only one of many examples.", "I have yet to find any useful information in this book, yet its packed with verbiage.", "So I can only conclude it was written for someone else, and mis-titled.", "Wrox has dropped the ball with this book.", "Save your money, and don't waste your time with this one." ]
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Perfect Curls!
I have used these Conair Swizzlers for many years and I will not go back to any other kind of rollers. I have very long hair and I like to wear my hair up in a french bun or just straight down. I use these rollers on the top and bangs and curl them tightly. Then I fluff my hair using my fingers instead of a comb or brush to separate each strand of hair. I get more fluff using my fingers. Then I gather the ends and pin to the top and back or I leave my hair straight down. My hair looks so fluffy and full of curls. It is amazing how these little curlers work! It's fun to experiment different styles of hair-do's. I use it also on my little grandchildren. It doesn't burn their scalp and they are light weight. My children even use the rollers as a toy. They make circles and chains. It's fun and they are great! You have to try them at least once. I guarantee you will be satisfied.
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[ "I have used these Conair Swizzlers for many years and I will not go back to any other kind of rollers.", "I have very long hair and I like to wear my hair up in a french bun or just straight down.", "I use these rollers on the top and bangs and curl them tightly.", "Then I fluff my hair using my fingers instead of a comb or brush to separate each strand of hair.", "I get more fluff using my fingers.", "Then I gather the ends and pin to the top and back or I leave my hair straight down.", "My hair looks so fluffy and full of curls.", "It is amazing how these little curlers work!", "It's fun to experiment different styles of hair-do's.", "I use it also on my little grandchildren.", "It doesn't burn their scalp and they are light weight.", "My children even use the rollers as a toy.", "They make circles and chains.", "It's fun and they are great!", "You have to try them at least once.", "I guarantee you will be satisfied." ]
1
Battlefield Dune
OK, the title for this review isn't fair. I shouldn't insult Battlefield Earth like that. While they got a few things right - the look of the Navigator, the initial sandworm sequence - this series is a plodding, soul-less mess. Why is this book so hard to adapt? They had SIX HOURS to tell the story. Why did they leave so much out and add so much that had nothing to do with anything? Why did they make Paul so whiny and annoying? Why did William Hurt stumble around like he was on tranquilizers? Why were the Fremen running around outside during the day without stillsuits (Paul and Chani have a PICNIC outside without suits on!)? How the Fremen remain masters of stealth with eyes that glow in the dark? Why did the Baron have to rhyme his last line before every commercial break? Why did Feyd have a glowing white tortilla sticking out of his back? And just who is responsible for all those goofy hats? I could go on, but why bother. Don't even rent this one. Just read the book.
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[ "OK, the title for this review isn't fair.", "I shouldn't insult Battlefield Earth like that.", "While they got a few things right - the look of the Navigator, the initial sandworm sequence - this series is a plodding, soul-less mess.", "Why is this book so hard to adapt?", "They had SIX HOURS to tell the story.", "Why did they leave so much out and add so much that had nothing to do with anything?", "Why did they make Paul so whiny and annoying?", "Why did William Hurt stumble around like he was on tranquilizers?", "Why were the Fremen running around outside during the day without stillsuits (Paul and Chani have a PICNIC outside without suits on!", ")?", "How the Fremen remain masters of stealth with eyes that glow in the dark?", "Why did the Baron have to rhyme his last line before every commercial break?", "Why did Feyd have a glowing white tortilla sticking out of his back?", "And just who is responsible for all those goofy hats?", "I could go on, but why bother.", "Don't even rent this one.", "Just read the book." ]
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I give this book 5 stars!
If you havent read this book, then get up and buy the book at the nearest bookstore. This is the best book you'll ever encounter. Because it is a manga, it beats all the other books that have long words in it. the book itself has lots of pretty pictures of your favorite scouts all in black in white. You wont regret this i promise. Well the story goes like this: Bunny is a fourteen year old teenage girl that meets a black talking cat named Luna. but luna claims that Bunny is the sailor suited warrior, sailor moon! Now Bunny must find her fellow scouts, mars, jupiter, mercury, and venus. she also has to beat the villians, find the silver imperium crystal, and protect the moon princess. Now thats a lot of orders! But as she fights her way through, she meets a mysterious guy named tuxedo mask, very handsome, she falls in love with him...
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[ "If you havent read this book, then get up and buy the book at the nearest bookstore.", "This is the best book you'll ever encounter.", "Because it is a manga, it beats all the other books that have long words in it.", "the book itself has lots of pretty pictures of your favorite scouts all in black in white.", "You wont regret this i promise.", "Well the story goes like this: Bunny is a fourteen year old teenage girl that meets a black talking cat named Luna.", "but luna claims that Bunny is the sailor suited warrior, sailor moon!", "Now Bunny must find her fellow scouts, mars, jupiter, mercury, and venus.", "she also has to beat the villians, find the silver imperium crystal, and protect the moon princess.", "Now thats a lot of orders!", "But as she fights her way through, she meets a mysterious guy named tuxedo mask, very handsome, she falls in love with him..." ]
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do NOT get the black shatter! you will waste your money!
ok so i got the black shatter ($10 freakin' bucks) and it lasted for about 2 months. It was my favorite nail polish to use! i used it all the time. after a few months. it became extremely thick and chunky. now about 4 months after having it, it has completely shattered itself IN THE BOTTLE! I LEGIT CAN'T EVEN OPEN IT BECAUSE IT SHATTERED ON THE LIL TWISTY OPEN. ITS AWFUL. buuuuutttttttt on the other hand, i have the red and silver shatters and they are great, but the red is a lil shear and pretty much only shows up on white and even then it comes out more pink than red. other than that tho i love the shatters EXCEPT the black. don't get the black. spend your money on another shatter colorps: im a girl. not sure why my brothers name is coming up as the writer of this.
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[ "ok so i got the black shatter ($10 freakin' bucks) and it lasted for about 2 months.", "It was my favorite nail polish to use!", "i used it all the time.", "after a few months.", "it became extremely thick and chunky.", "now about 4 months after having it, it has completely shattered itself IN THE BOTTLE!", "I LEGIT CAN'T EVEN OPEN IT BECAUSE IT SHATTERED ON THE LIL TWISTY OPEN.", "ITS AWFUL.", "buuuuutttttttt on the other hand, i have the red and silver shatters and they are great, but the red is a lil shear and pretty much only shows up on white and even then it comes out more pink than red.", "other than that tho i love the shatters EXCEPT the black.", "don't get the black.", "spend your money on another shatter colorps: im a girl.", "not sure why my brothers name is coming up as the writer of this." ]
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suddenly toes up
I bought my emerson microwave almost exactly two years ago now at target. up until recently it worked great, and I have taken good care of it, cleaning it inside and out on a regular basis--it still looks brand new. now all of a sudden it won't work. won't melt butter. won't heat tea. won't defrost anything! and if it does decide to work, afterward it makes this scary crackling noise deep inside of the case, so I just unplugged it; it seems to be unsafe. all of the microwaves my family or I have ever had (made by other companies) have always worked for years and years, so this has been rather surprising. I can't get this microwave serviced because the warranty is limited to one year and it would cost as much to get it fixed as it would to just get a new microwave. I give the microwave two stars instead of one because it worked so well for the two years i have had it. I didn't get my money's worth and am not planning on ever buying an emerson product again.
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[ "I bought my emerson microwave almost exactly two years ago now at target.", "up until recently it worked great, and I have taken good care of it, cleaning it inside and out on a regular basis--it still looks brand new.", "now all of a sudden it won't work.", "won't melt butter.", "won't heat tea.", "won't defrost anything!", "and if it does decide to work, afterward it makes this scary crackling noise deep inside of the case, so I just unplugged it; it seems to be unsafe.", "all of the microwaves my family or I have ever had (made by other companies) have always worked for years and years, so this has been rather surprising.", "I can't get this microwave serviced because the warranty is limited to one year and it would cost as much to get it fixed as it would to just get a new microwave.", "I give the microwave two stars instead of one because it worked so well for the two years i have had it.", "I didn't get my money's worth and am not planning on ever buying an emerson product again." ]
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Creative has lost me forever.....
I used to LOVE Creative products years ago, but the products that they release just don't work all too well. I bought the Travelsound 500 laptop speakers...they sounded just like what I was looking for. Problem is that after a day or so they just stopped working. The speakers just slowly died. Great sound at first, then I noticed thatthe sound kept getting lower and lower. I tried them one 2 laptops, and 2 desktops---same thing. I tried online help, Creative's help---all for nothing. I've had problems now with the 5.1 speakers which honestly were probably the best of the worst--lasted about 2 years--I don't play my music that loud to blow my speakers either), two Muvos, and now this. I said before I'd never buy from Creative again, but I guess I was a little too forgiving. No more...if I could give these speakers a zero rating I would....DO NOT BUY!!! Do not buy Creative.....
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[ "I used to LOVE Creative products years ago, but the products that they release just don't work all too well.", "I bought the Travelsound 500 laptop speakers...they sounded just like what I was looking for.", "Problem is that after a day or so they just stopped working.", "The speakers just slowly died.", "Great sound at first, then I noticed thatthe sound kept getting lower and lower.", "I tried them one 2 laptops, and 2 desktops---same thing.", "I tried online help, Creative's help---all for nothing.", "I've had problems now with the 5.1 speakers which honestly were probably the best of the worst--lasted about 2 years--I don't play my music that loud to blow my speakers either), two Muvos, and now this.", "I said before I'd never buy from Creative again, but I guess I was a little too forgiving.", "No more...if I could give these speakers a zero rating I would....DO NOT BUY!!!", "Do not buy Creative....." ]
2
Works well
While this product has not totally eliminated ingrown hair bumps that I get after getting a torso waxing, it has helped a lot and also greatly lessens the irritation that occurs as hairs start to regrow. To me it seems to work by doing 4 things well: 1. Cleaning and disinfecting (alcohol base) helps to avoid inflamation and infection. 2. Exfoliation of dead skin allows hairs to more easily break the surface and not become a problem. 3. Drying effect also seems to help with reducing inflamation. A light, somewhat granular, residue remains on the skin and appears to keep it dry and less susceptable to bacterial infection. 4. The product ingredients seem to relieve itching. I would defintely recommend this product. Didn't give it 5 stars because my problem wasn't completely eliminated. I have tended to use this product after bumps appear. I would recommend using shorly after waxing or shaving instead of waiting. I plan to take my own advice and will update this review with results.
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[ "While this product has not totally eliminated ingrown hair bumps that I get after getting a torso waxing, it has helped a lot and also greatly lessens the irritation that occurs as hairs start to regrow.", "To me it seems to work by doing 4 things well: 1.", "Cleaning and disinfecting (alcohol base) helps to avoid inflamation and infection.", "2.", "Exfoliation of dead skin allows hairs to more easily break the surface and not become a problem.", "3.", "Drying effect also seems to help with reducing inflamation.", "A light, somewhat granular, residue remains on the skin and appears to keep it dry and less susceptable to bacterial infection.", "4.", "The product ingredients seem to relieve itching.", "I would defintely recommend this product.", "Didn't give it 5 stars because my problem wasn't completely eliminated.", "I have tended to use this product after bumps appear.", "I would recommend using shorly after waxing or shaving instead of waiting.", "I plan to take my own advice and will update this review with results." ]
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A JOKE ..
This movie is a joke. IT's not a movie to make you feel anger, but definitely is a bad production. The plot is so full of holes I could not believe it! Acting is poor from beginning to end ( it's sad to see McDonald, one of the actors from "THELMA & LOUISE", in it ). The funniest part is to know that the "SKULLS" are highly secret. But the new recruited students accepted into it each receives a brand new Porsche, Ferrari, Thunderbird or whatever !!! Second funniest part is to know that the society is so well-organized that their leaders keeps a tape showing a cold murder is the same place and manner as all the others surveillance tapes they have !!! The duel sequnce in the end almos made me laugh, I thought it was a comedy. As for Joshua Jackson acting, forget it...
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[ "This movie is a joke.", "IT's not a movie to make you feel anger, but definitely is a bad production.", "The plot is so full of holes I could not believe it!", "Acting is poor from beginning to end ( it's sad to see McDonald, one of the actors from \"THELMA & LOUISE\", in it ).", "The funniest part is to know that the \"SKULLS\" are highly secret.", "But the new recruited students accepted into it each receives a brand new Porsche, Ferrari, Thunderbird or whatever!!!", "Second funniest part is to know that the society is so well-organized that their leaders keeps a tape showing a cold murder is the same place and manner as all the others surveillance tapes they have!!!", "The duel sequnce in the end almos made me laugh, I thought it was a comedy.", "As for Joshua Jackson acting, forget it..." ]
2
My kindergartener loves Leap Pad
We have Leap Pad for our kindergartener. I was very concerned that Texas kindergarteners are not pushed to read so I purchased the Leap Pad, the Reader Rabbit complete reading system and the Scholastic phonics book system. However, the Leap Pad is my daughter's favorite. She loves to take Leap Pad with her in the car, to babysitters, etc. She can't do this with her computer programs. Leap Pad keeps her attention. And, she can do it all by herself, not like the computer programs where I need to help her. Leap Pad comes with one book. There are other books that can be purchased. There is a series by Richard Scarry and another series by Whoopi Goldberg. There is also a Pooh book. You and your child will not be disappointed with the Leap Pad. It is an exceptional educational toy. I highly recommend this toy for children in Pre-K to about 3rd grade.
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[ "We have Leap Pad for our kindergartener.", "I was very concerned that Texas kindergarteners are not pushed to read so I purchased the Leap Pad, the Reader Rabbit complete reading system and the Scholastic phonics book system.", "However, the Leap Pad is my daughter's favorite.", "She loves to take Leap Pad with her in the car, to babysitters, etc.", "She can't do this with her computer programs.", "Leap Pad keeps her attention.", "And, she can do it all by herself, not like the computer programs where I need to help her.", "Leap Pad comes with one book.", "There are other books that can be purchased.", "There is a series by Richard Scarry and another series by Whoopi Goldberg.", "There is also a Pooh book.", "You and your child will not be disappointed with the Leap Pad.", "It is an exceptional educational toy.", "I highly recommend this toy for children in Pre-K to about 3rd grade." ]
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product not as described, customer service blows!
Searched for "droid 3 chargers" when making my purchase. This was the first product to pop up, had decent reviews, and was cheap. I purchased 3. The product arrived on time. HOWEVER this product does NOT fit our droid 3 phones. I contacted customer service over the course of 9 times. No results in replacement, return or refund. Contactd by phone and w/in the first 2 min of the convo the F-bomb was dropped twice. Very offensive and unprofessional. Needles to say, I have 3 chargers that dont fit any of my phones. Anyone wanna trade?
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[ "Searched for \"droid 3 chargers\" when making my purchase.", "This was the first product to pop up, had decent reviews, and was cheap.", "I purchased 3.", "The product arrived on time.", "HOWEVER this product does NOT fit our droid 3 phones.", "I contacted customer service over the course of 9 times.", "No results in replacement, return or refund.", "Contactd by phone and w/in the first 2 min of the convo the F-bomb was dropped twice.", "Very offensive and unprofessional.", "Needles to say, I have 3 chargers that dont fit any of my phones.", "Anyone wanna trade?" ]
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Pretty Good.......but needs improvement
Emily's Runaway Imagination is about Emily wanting to have a library in her community, so she could read Black Beauty. Her mother decides to write a letter to the mayor so he could get a library for her community. The mayor said yes to the question as a situation. The library starts, People donated books, no Black Beauty. People donate money, still no Black Beauty. During a hard times party, Emily wins second prize, so she gets one dollar. Adding the amount her grandpa gave her for sitting on the chair still she bought a mixer for her mother and also.........Black Beauty!I gave it a minus star because Beverly Cleary used too many characters. It is a very confusing that way.I gave her four stars because :1. She explained things pretty much well.2. She used lots of onimonipia.3. She described things well.4. She wrote it in a child friendly way.
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[ "Emily's Runaway Imagination is about Emily wanting to have a library in her community, so she could read Black Beauty.", "Her mother decides to write a letter to the mayor so he could get a library for her community.", "The mayor said yes to the question as a situation.", "The library starts, People donated books, no Black Beauty.", "People donate money, still no Black Beauty.", "During a hard times party, Emily wins second prize, so she gets one dollar.", "Adding the amount her grandpa gave her for sitting on the chair still she bought a mixer for her mother and also.........Black Beauty!", "I gave it a minus star because Beverly Cleary used too many characters.", "It is a very confusing that way.I gave her four stars because :1.", "She explained things pretty much well.2. She used lots of onimonipia.3. She described things well.4. She wrote it in a child friendly way." ]
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Total waste of $10.00
I thought I was getting a super bargain on some older software. No. Whatever company is making this has just taken the brand name. I was looking forward to replacing a program I had used in the past. This was completely different. The menus and tools don't make any sense. I can't drag walls to where I want them to be; everything ends up with crazy angles. Cheap software made for a quick buck. No effort of any kind went into making this product. I'm just going to throw it away. Would not burden anone with such a useless "gift".
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[ "I thought I was getting a super bargain on some older software.", "No.", "Whatever company is making this has just taken the brand name.", "I was looking forward to replacing a program I had used in the past.", "This was completely different.", "The menus and tools don't make any sense.", "I can't drag walls to where I want them to be; everything ends up with crazy angles.", "Cheap software made for a quick buck.", "No effort of any kind went into making this product.", "I'm just going to throw it away.", "Would not burden anone with such a useless \"gift\"." ]
2
soft and clean but powerful where it counts
First off the begin this review I have to say one thing: I kind of have this passion about always smelling good. This obsession has led me to own approx. 40 different perfumes. I am known as the girl who always smells good. (seriously this isnt a joke) Now I have always searched for that "signature perfume" the one I wear the most and the one most people recognize I'm wearing. At the moment it is a tie between "Lolita Lempika" & Philosophy's "Falling in Love . But now, after purchasing Nanette Lepore it has beaten them both. I'm even purchasing the body lotion/cream. And I assure you, THAT IS NOT SOMETHING I DO. I have to absolutely LOVE it to buy bath products. This scent is soft and clean but powerful where it counts. Amazing, amazing, amazing. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to smell clean & soft and totally feminine.
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[ "First off the begin this review I have to say one thing: I kind of have this passion about always smelling good.", "This obsession has led me to own approx.", "40 different perfumes.", "I am known as the girl who always smells good.", "(seriously this isnt a joke) Now I have always searched for that \"signature perfume\" the one I wear the most and the one most people recognize I'm wearing.", "At the moment it is a tie between \"Lolita Lempika\" & Philosophy's \"Falling in Love.", "But now, after purchasing Nanette Lepore it has beaten them both.", "I'm even purchasing the body lotion/cream.", "And I assure you, THAT IS NOT SOMETHING I DO.", "I have to absolutely LOVE it to buy bath products.", "This scent is soft and clean but powerful where it counts.", "Amazing, amazing, amazing.", "I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to smell clean & soft and totally feminine." ]
2
listen and love it
I am a staunch fan of ska and punk. So this album "Duck and cover" totally did it for me. The horn and drums are amazingly in sync with the vocals and everything just seems to sound smooth and flawless. I love the sound of his voice! One shot and No hope are two of my Favs but truly i couldnt give you those 2 without praising the whole album. every song on that cd is worth the money! buy it and i promise you wont be sorry for the loss of that [money] more youll be happy of the gain youve had in recieving a truly perfect ska album. If you want to know how ska is really meant to be listen to mad caddies......they got it all right! if you have a broken heart...betty is the song for you! love this album! cant say enough about it! ska at its best!!!!!!
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[ "I am a staunch fan of ska and punk.", "So this album \"Duck and cover\" totally did it for me.", "The horn and drums are amazingly in sync with the vocals and everything just seems to sound smooth and flawless.", "I love the sound of his voice!", "One shot and No hope are two of my Favs but truly i couldnt give you those 2 without praising the whole album.", "every song on that cd is worth the money!", "buy it and i promise you wont be sorry for the loss of that [money] more youll be happy of the gain youve had in recieving a truly perfect ska album.", "If you want to know how ska is really meant to be listen to mad caddies......they got it all right!", "if you have a broken heart...betty is the song for you!", "love this album!", "cant say enough about it!", "ska at its best!!!", "!!!" ]
2
THIS CD IS NOT FOR BACKSTREET BOY-LOVING TEENY BOBBERS!!!
YOU KNOW, I AM SOOOOO TIRED OF PEOPLE S*ITING ON THIS BAND. IF YOU'RE DISGUSTED WITH THE COVER, OR YOUR MOMMY GOT MAD AT YOU WHEN SHE CAME IN YOUR ROOM AND HEARD THE CD, THAT'S YOUR PROBLEM. THIS BAND MUST BE MATURE IF THEY CAN SING ABOUT THAT KIND OF STUFF WITHOUT GIVING A *** ABOUT WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK. HELL, YOU PREPS CAN WATCH A PERSON GET SURGERY ON TLC BUT YOU CAN'T HANDLE THIS??? "NO MOMMY, I DON'T LIKE THIS ONE. GET ME THE BRITNEY QUEERS CD!" WAKE UP, PEOPLE. STOP BEING SUCH BABIES AND JUST *** LISTEN TO THE MUSIC! OTHERWISE, GO OUT AND GET SOME CHRISTIAN STRAIGHT-EDGE CRAP. I COULD CARE LESS, REALLY. BUT CC IS THE ***.
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[ "YOU KNOW, I AM SOOOOO TIRED OF PEOPLE S*ITING ON THIS BAND.", "IF YOU'RE DISGUSTED WITH THE COVER, OR YOUR MOMMY GOT MAD AT YOU WHEN SHE CAME IN YOUR ROOM AND HEARD THE CD, THAT'S YOUR PROBLEM.", "THIS BAND MUST BE MATURE IF THEY CAN SING ABOUT THAT KIND OF STUFF WITHOUT GIVING A *** ABOUT WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK.", "HELL, YOU PREPS CAN WATCH A PERSON GET SURGERY ON TLC BUT YOU CAN'T HANDLE THIS???", "\"NO MOMMY, I DON'T LIKE THIS ONE.", "GET ME THE BRITNEY QUEERS CD!", "\" WAKE UP, PEOPLE.", "STOP BEING SUCH BABIES AND JUST *** LISTEN TO THE MUSIC!", "OTHERWISE, GO OUT AND GET SOME CHRISTIAN STRAIGHT-EDGE CRAP.", "I COULD CARE LESS, REALLY.", "BUT CC IS THE ***." ]
2
Outstanding
Stone Fox by John Gardener is an outstanding book. This is the story of a young boy who lives with his grandfather. Willy decides to enter a dog sled race in order to win a money prize. Grandpa is in jeopardy of losing his potato farm. Read to find out how Willy does.This book is a must read . It kept me on the edge of my seat. Willy must race againt the champion, stone fox who is legenday.The entire town backs Willy in his quest to win.John Reynolds Gardiner was not destined to be a writer. He had a difficult time in school and was told that his grammar and spelling were so poor that he would never do good in college English. His brother convinced him to write because of his great imagination. Many students like me can relate to John Reynolds Gardiner. Read his book!
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[ "Stone Fox by John Gardener is an outstanding book.", "This is the story of a young boy who lives with his grandfather.", "Willy decides to enter a dog sled race in order to win a money prize.", "Grandpa is in jeopardy of losing his potato farm.", "Read to find out how Willy does.This book is a must read.", "It kept me on the edge of my seat.", "Willy must race againt the champion, stone fox who is legenday.The entire town backs Willy in his quest to win.John Reynolds Gardiner was not destined to be a writer.", "He had a difficult time in school and was told that his grammar and spelling were so poor that he would never do good in college English.", "His brother convinced him to write because of his great imagination.", "Many students like me can relate to John Reynolds Gardiner.", "Read his book!" ]
1
Lossing his style
Tom... please go back to the 2 year cycle. I would wait anxiously for the next Jack Ryan series and devour it.. fulfulled. Unfortunately -this tigers teeth has cavities.To many coincidences (twins and Jack's son all on same team?) The terrorist were caught sooo easily. Yet in reality we cant catch Osama and Sadam.Also - mistakes. TOM! mistakes. The knife at the end fell on the floor BUT on that same page, Junior takes it out of his hands? And the chemical would be detected by the man run over by the street car. This was FLAT... Kick it back up Tom - your involved in to much and it shows. see ya in 2 years!
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[ "Tom... please go back to the 2 year cycle.", "I would wait anxiously for the next Jack Ryan series and devour it..", "fulfulled.", "Unfortunately -this tigers teeth has cavities.To many coincidences (twins and Jack's son all on same team?", ") The terrorist were caught sooo easily.", "Yet in reality we cant catch Osama and Sadam.Also - mistakes.", "TOM!", "mistakes.", "The knife at the end fell on the floor BUT on that same page, Junior takes it out of his hands?", "And the chemical would be detected by the man run over by the street car.", "This was FLAT... Kick it back up Tom - your involved in to much and it shows.", "see ya in 2 years!" ]
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Mitchum and Russell are hot, Vincent Price is priceless.
This is an early gangster film that is great fun. Mitchum is duped into going to a resort in Mexico. Why? So his identity can be stolen and used by Raymond Burr, a gangster, who wants to return to the states but can't because he has been deported. The battle to maintain his ID is great fun to watch. Jane Russell is his love interest and is typical sultry Jane. Vincent Price is great as a Hollywood matinee idol who longs for real action rather than staged swordplay. This movie needs to be released on DVD. It is very hard to find on VHS and shows up occasionally on AMC or TNT. By the way this filmed all on the backlot of the studio but it sure feels like your in Mexico. I love this film, hope you will too. DCC
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[ "This is an early gangster film that is great fun.", "Mitchum is duped into going to a resort in Mexico.", "Why?", "So his identity can be stolen and used by Raymond Burr, a gangster, who wants to return to the states but can't because he has been deported.", "The battle to maintain his ID is great fun to watch.", "Jane Russell is his love interest and is typical sultry Jane.", "Vincent Price is great as a Hollywood matinee idol who longs for real action rather than staged swordplay.", "This movie needs to be released on DVD.", "It is very hard to find on VHS and shows up occasionally on AMC or TNT.", "By the way this filmed all on the backlot of the studio but it sure feels like your in Mexico.", "I love this film, hope you will too.", "DCC" ]
2
Insane price ($56??), wonderful toy
Okay, so I bought mine (read: my son's) 4 years ago. He still has it. He still loves it. Someone else mentioned fragile/music componenet. That must be different than mine, since his is just a stuffed animal. I paid $14 new in '04. I can't imagine paying this much for a stuffed animal smaller than my car.But, if you do ... this is a wonderful, durable toy. Quality you'd expect from Gund. It is machine washable (or obviously by hand). After 4 years of daily TLC, sleeping with it, peeing on it (when much smaller), puking on it (again a while ago), washing it, you get the picture ... it's faded a bit, but otherwise perfectly good. I'm hoping it survives another 4 years or so.
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[ "Okay, so I bought mine (read: my son's) 4 years ago.", "He still has it.", "He still loves it.", "Someone else mentioned fragile/music componenet.", "That must be different than mine, since his is just a stuffed animal.", "I paid $14 new in '04.", "I can't imagine paying this much for a stuffed animal smaller than my car.But, if you do ... this is a wonderful, durable toy.", "Quality you'd expect from Gund.", "It is machine washable (or obviously by hand).", "After 4 years of daily TLC, sleeping with it, peeing on it (when much smaller), puking on it (again a while ago), washing it, you get the picture ... it's faded a bit, but otherwise perfectly good.", "I'm hoping it survives another 4 years or so." ]
1
So far, NO LUCK!!!
play YX510 for about 4 days and still no luck to figure how it is working. I have two stories with about 3 bars of outside signal strength. My first floor have 0 to 1 bar. With this device, most of time, not see 'significant' improvement. The antenna is more than 15 feet away the base and outside on the roof. When phone is within half 'feet', I see 3 bars and NO problem to make/receive call. Once away the base, it decreases, 5 feet away, same as without YX-510. No help/support info on their Web site.5-21: find support info on their web site and get support person. Thing are told 1, I WILL NOT get same signal strength as outdoor, 2. vertical distance should more than 15 feet (my is around 15 feet or more). In order to have more bars, I need get high end antenna. 3. It is normal that I have 3 bars (in my case) around the base and 0 or 1 around 5~6 feet away.
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[ "play YX510 for about 4 days and still no luck to figure how it is working.", "I have two stories with about 3 bars of outside signal strength.", "My first floor have 0 to 1 bar.", "With this device, most of time, not see 'significant' improvement.", "The antenna is more than 15 feet away the base and outside on the roof.", "When phone is within half 'feet', I see 3 bars and NO problem to make/receive call.", "Once away the base, it decreases, 5 feet away, same as without YX-510.", "No help/support info on their Web site.5-21: find support info on their web site and get support person.", "Thing are told 1, I WILL NOT get same signal strength as outdoor, 2.", "vertical distance should more than 15 feet (my is around 15 feet or more).", "In order to have more bars, I need get high end antenna.", "3.", "It is normal that I have 3 bars (in my case) around the base and 0 or 1 around 5~6 feet away." ]
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Question Quality
We got two of these less than 2 years ago. Don't let the word "chrome" deceive you. The head and filter holder are plastic. During installation, I dropped the head while on the hose. It banged into the wall and cracked the filter holder in half. Thanks to superglue it is functional. I could imagine if I had tried to have my warranty honored if I said I dropped it. Secondly, I shower less then my wife. So last time I went to replace her filter noticed about 25% of hose rusted out. So it is obvious this is not stainless and the word "chrome" should change to "chrome looking plastic". I do note less spotting on the shower walls so I guess the filter works fine. Overall, zero stars for false product description. One star for delivery system. And four stars for effectiveness. I will opt for a stainless steel product next time since I do not plan to buy any more filters for this one.
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[ "We got two of these less than 2 years ago.", "Don't let the word \"chrome\" deceive you.", "The head and filter holder are plastic.", "During installation, I dropped the head while on the hose.", "It banged into the wall and cracked the filter holder in half.", "Thanks to superglue it is functional.", "I could imagine if I had tried to have my warranty honored if I said I dropped it.", "Secondly, I shower less then my wife.", "So last time I went to replace her filter noticed about 25% of hose rusted out.", "So it is obvious this is not stainless and the word \"chrome\" should change to \"chrome looking plastic\".", "I do note less spotting on the shower walls so I guess the filter works fine.", "Overall, zero stars for false product description.", "One star for delivery system.", "And four stars for effectiveness.", "I will opt for a stainless steel product next time since I do not plan to buy any more filters for this one." ]
2
Wow! This Controversy Is Fascinating!
I liked the book. It isn't one of the great works of literature. But it was fun and mindless. It's sort of like a dark Nora Roberts or Danielle Steel. "Bridges of Madison County" comes to mind - and that was panned by most critics too, but I loved the book. Men seem to hate this book but women like it. I don't think I've ever seen a man read Nora Roberts. Maybe it's a thing that has something to do with age and gender.I've never written a review before, but I just had to considering the extreme views of the other reviewers. I find the love/hate thing an indication that the book causes a great deal of feeling. Isn't that what reading something is suppose to do? I thought it was light reading, maybe it says more than I gave it credit for.
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[ "I liked the book.", "It isn't one of the great works of literature.", "But it was fun and mindless.", "It's sort of like a dark Nora Roberts or Danielle Steel.", "\"Bridges of Madison County\" comes to mind - and that was panned by most critics too, but I loved the book.", "Men seem to hate this book but women like it.", "I don't think I've ever seen a man read Nora Roberts.", "Maybe it's a thing that has something to do with age and gender.I've never written a review before, but I just had to considering the extreme views of the other reviewers.", "I find the love/hate thing an indication that the book causes a great deal of feeling.", "Isn't that what reading something is suppose to do?", "I thought it was light reading, maybe it says more than I gave it credit for." ]
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THE BOOK WAS MORE THAN GREAT!!!
THIS BOOK WAS FANTASTIC!!!!! I put one star so you would read my review. This review I write is mostly to the ones who thought it wasn't right for people to read it. I do agree that it did bother me about the whole thing about God but it helped me realize how I was close to God. Besides that I LOVED IT. Somebody said that it was a terrifying book. Hello people this book is science fiction. And calling Will a murderer is wrong. It was the own guys fault in my opinion. Who ever hasn't read this book better go out and buy it right now. You are missing all the excitement. READ IT!!
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[ "THIS BOOK WAS FANTASTIC!!!", "!!", "I put one star so you would read my review.", "This review I write is mostly to the ones who thought it wasn't right for people to read it.", "I do agree that it did bother me about the whole thing about God but it helped me realize how I was close to God.", "Besides that I LOVED IT.", "Somebody said that it was a terrifying book.", "Hello people this book is science fiction.", "And calling Will a murderer is wrong.", "It was the own guys fault in my opinion.", "Who ever hasn't read this book better go out and buy it right now.", "You are missing all the excitement.", "READ IT!!" ]
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First fifteen minutes...
Lardlad (via TVSHOWSONDVD) says October 7th for the release! Woo hoo! - Ed. 7/22/08I have to write in defense of the episode Missionary: Impossible. Some reviews describe this as "ick." Now, I am a lifelong fan, one who believes the show is still great. Every season has its highs and lows, and season 11 is no exception. This episode, however, falls defiantly (Yes, defiantly) in my favorites of all time. The first fifteen minutes of this episode are priceless ("Why did I register with Instatrace?"; "Their bloodthirsty pursuit is made possible by a grant from the Chubb Group."; "Yeah, it's a real ghost town in there." etc...). Anyone who has watched PBS for more than 15 seconds can find this stuff hilarious.Yeah, the actual missionary stuff is okay, but the beginning of this episode holds its own with the best episodes ever.Plus, it gave us "Jebus."
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[ "Lardlad (via TVSHOWSONDVD) says October 7th for the release!", "Woo hoo!", "- Ed.", "7/22/08I have to write in defense of the episode Missionary: Impossible.", "Some reviews describe this as \"ick.\" Now, I am a lifelong fan, one who believes the show is still great.", "Every season has its highs and lows, and season 11 is no exception.", "This episode, however, falls defiantly (Yes, defiantly) in my favorites of all time.", "The first fifteen minutes of this episode are priceless (\"Why did I register with Instatrace?", "\"; \"Their bloodthirsty pursuit is made possible by a grant from the Chubb Group.\"; \"Yeah, it's a real ghost town in there.\" etc...).", "Anyone who has watched PBS for more than 15 seconds can find this stuff hilarious.Yeah, the actual missionary stuff is okay, but the beginning of this episode holds its own with the best episodes ever.Plus, it gave us \"Jebus.\"" ]
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The worst product I've bought from Amazon
This is the worst produce I've ever bought from Amazon. After I opened the case, I was trying to start it following the manual. However, no matter how gentle nor how hard I press it, nor which kind of floor I put it, it does not show any numbers! Note: I've already pull out the plastic slip down below the battery. I thought there was something wrong with the battery, so I removed them and installed them. That was the first time I saw numbers on the screen. It lasts for 5 seconds and disappear, no matter whether I kept pressing it or not. That's the only time I saw the LCT works! I then have to return it! I've never been so disappointed as this time. Don't buy it! It is very hard to start it!
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[ "This is the worst produce I've ever bought from Amazon.", "After I opened the case, I was trying to start it following the manual.", "However, no matter how gentle nor how hard I press it, nor which kind of floor I put it, it does not show any numbers!", "Note: I've already pull out the plastic slip down below the battery.", "I thought there was something wrong with the battery, so I removed them and installed them.", "That was the first time I saw numbers on the screen.", "It lasts for 5 seconds and disappear, no matter whether I kept pressing it or not.", "That's the only time I saw the LCT works!", "I then have to return it!", "I've never been so disappointed as this time.", "Don't buy it!", "It is very hard to start it!" ]
1
HAHAHA!!!
I like anime, I think. Quite a bit. And this, I have to say, was just about the worst one I've ever seen. The story itself is fairly ludicrous, with more than a bit of Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (that's Blade Runner to you uncultured savages) influence, but much worse. The best bits are the voice acting and the script, however. Ordinarily I can't stand dubbed anime, but here the dubbing really helped, taking a film that would ordinarily just have been insipid and boring, and turning it into a film that was utterly, if unintentionally, hilarious. The acting was bad...very, very bad--not that the "actors" exactly had the best material to work with. I'm utterly astounded by all the high ratings. Apparently, this is the only anime many people have seen. Priceless, in a manner of speaking.
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[ "I like anime, I think.", "Quite a bit.", "And this, I have to say, was just about the worst one I've ever seen.", "The story itself is fairly ludicrous, with more than a bit of Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?", "(that's Blade Runner to you uncultured savages) influence, but much worse.", "The best bits are the voice acting and the script, however.", "Ordinarily I can't stand dubbed anime, but here the dubbing really helped, taking a film that would ordinarily just have been insipid and boring, and turning it into a film that was utterly, if unintentionally, hilarious.", "The acting was bad...very, very bad--not that the \"actors\" exactly had the best material to work with.", "I'm utterly astounded by all the high ratings.", "Apparently, this is the only anime many people have seen.", "Priceless, in a manner of speaking." ]
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Tired and bored...
...is the general vibe this record presents. Even my co-worker sitting next to me upon hearing the first few tracks verbalized my thoughts on this recording. Coincidence? I don't think so. It sounds more like Stanley recorded this out of obligation to his fans(and perhaps his record company?) rather than being genuinely inspired to make music. Nothing sticks out on this record in my opinion. Truth is this record fairly reeks of smooth jazzism and bedroom music, something I'm sure old school Stanley fans would find disdainful. No edge, no excitement, and no grit. And that's about it folks. But one word does come to mind when describing 1,2 to the Bass...conservative.
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[ "...is the general vibe this record presents.", "Even my co-worker sitting next to me upon hearing the first few tracks verbalized my thoughts on this recording.", "Coincidence?", "I don't think so.", "It sounds more like Stanley recorded this out of obligation to his fans(and perhaps his record company?", ") rather than being genuinely inspired to make music.", "Nothing sticks out on this record in my opinion.", "Truth is this record fairly reeks of smooth jazzism and bedroom music, something I'm sure old school Stanley fans would find disdainful.", "No edge, no excitement, and no grit.", "And that's about it folks.", "But one word does come to mind when describing 1,2 to the Bass...conservative." ]
1
poor design, poor service
I bought this game for my daughters at Christmas and sent the company an email on Dec. 29. I have not received a reply a full month later. My daughters were both frustrated at the game and its "bugs" that Activision will not help me fix. At one point, if Genevieve fell off the crystal walkway, she would not stop falling from the sky! The only way to stop her was to back completely out of the game. I expected a patch to fix this error, but have not gotten a response. The Twyla game is a mess. After trying to help them through it, I gave up. For every flower Twyla catches, she loses it immediately. It is too frustrating for anyone at any age. I am inclined to never purchase a game from Activision again, and I hope you do not waste your money on this game.
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[ "I bought this game for my daughters at Christmas and sent the company an email on Dec.", "29.", "I have not received a reply a full month later.", "My daughters were both frustrated at the game and its \"bugs\" that Activision will not help me fix.", "At one point, if Genevieve fell off the crystal walkway, she would not stop falling from the sky!", "The only way to stop her was to back completely out of the game.", "I expected a patch to fix this error, but have not gotten a response.", "The Twyla game is a mess.", "After trying to help them through it, I gave up.", "For every flower Twyla catches, she loses it immediately.", "It is too frustrating for anyone at any age.", "I am inclined to never purchase a game from Activision again, and I hope you do not waste your money on this game." ]
2
Very good
Worms is honestly one of the funest games I have ever played. When we had our old computers we used to play with three of us LAN. OMG it was so much fun, the games would go all night. Laughs and laughs and fun! It seems simple enough and it is easy to play but hard to master. Now unfortunately we can't get it to work with our new computers, sigh . . . So I bought this. It just won't be the same though as you can see what the other person is strategizing (sp?) Kinda ruins it.It is a really, really fun, challenging game though, Better than 90% of the new games out there.If you have older computers that will run it and you can hook em up it's a blast!
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[ "Worms is honestly one of the funest games I have ever played.", "When we had our old computers we used to play with three of us LAN.", "OMG it was so much fun, the games would go all night.", "Laughs and laughs and fun!", "It seems simple enough and it is easy to play but hard to master.", "Now unfortunately we can't get it to work with our new computers, sigh.", ".", ".", "So I bought this.", "It just won't be the same though as you can see what the other person is strategizing (sp?", ") Kinda ruins it.It is a really, really fun, challenging game though, Better than 90% of the new games out there.If you have older computers that will run it and you can hook em up it's a blast!" ]
2
Fun Album
I like this CD a lot, but it's not one of those you can really listen to on the way to school and all. It's more of like cleaning up the house music. But anyways, there's a lot catchy and amusing songs. The lyrics are really original too. Every song is like walking in the mind of a loony tune. "Woman in the Wall" sounds like something from Edgar Allan Poe. There are songs about showbiz, politics, criminals, and of course, it even has those mushy love songs! I cant stop singing "I love you but you're boring" in the shower. All the songs are unique and entertaining. I must say, I've never heard anything quite like it. Frankly, it's bizzare, but in a friendly way. It's definately worth a listen. But if you're really going to buy it, I suggust you get the Japanese import. It's got some bonus tracks that are must haves.
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[ "I like this CD a lot, but it's not one of those you can really listen to on the way to school and all.", "It's more of like cleaning up the house music.", "But anyways, there's a lot catchy and amusing songs.", "The lyrics are really original too.", "Every song is like walking in the mind of a loony tune.", "\"Woman in the Wall\" sounds like something from Edgar Allan Poe.", "There are songs about showbiz, politics, criminals, and of course, it even has those mushy love songs!", "I cant stop singing \"I love you but you're boring\" in the shower.", "All the songs are unique and entertaining.", "I must say, I've never heard anything quite like it.", "Frankly, it's bizzare, but in a friendly way.", "It's definately worth a listen.", "But if you're really going to buy it, I suggust you get the Japanese import.", "It's got some bonus tracks that are must haves." ]
1
Couldn't finish it.
This is Lori Wick's worst book to date. The characters seem to be made of cardboard. There's a total lack of plot going on. They just prance around living their happy little lives. They have no flaws, they don't struggle with anything. They all love each other and get along perfectly all the time, even the children. They never get irritated, lose their tempers, struggle with tempation, or do anything that remotely resembles human weakness. The beginning was ok, but once the main hero became a Christian, I just couldn't stomach the perfect perfectness of it all. In addition to this, I think Lori Wick must have a desire to be a preacher. Every single Sunday she wrote out the entire church sermon. The characters would then go on for pages having perfectly sound theological discussions about it. If I wanted to read theology, I would get a theology book. If I wanted to read a nice light Christian romance, I would get something else.
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[ "This is Lori Wick's worst book to date.", "The characters seem to be made of cardboard.", "There's a total lack of plot going on.", "They just prance around living their happy little lives.", "They have no flaws, they don't struggle with anything.", "They all love each other and get along perfectly all the time, even the children.", "They never get irritated, lose their tempers, struggle with tempation, or do anything that remotely resembles human weakness.", "The beginning was ok, but once the main hero became a Christian, I just couldn't stomach the perfect perfectness of it all.", "In addition to this, I think Lori Wick must have a desire to be a preacher.", "Every single Sunday she wrote out the entire church sermon.", "The characters would then go on for pages having perfectly sound theological discussions about it.", "If I wanted to read theology, I would get a theology book.", "If I wanted to read a nice light Christian romance, I would get something else." ]
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Rocky beats him
Rocky II continues the story of Rocky Balboa. It stays pretty much like it was in the first one. Nobody really looks different or anything. This film deals with some different issues like how Rocky spends his money and fame and how Apollo deals with his victory. Rocky seems to not understand show biz in this one. The final fight was big time suspenseful, as in early in the series you did not know if Rocky would win or not. The plot about Adrians coma hurts the pacing and Apollos journey is rather one- note, but it gets you where you need to be in this movie. Mickey sure did scream a lot in this movie. Rocky II is not as good as the first and I feel there was something missing in this one so there went one star. Buy it if you are a real Rocky fan like myself. God bless you and have a great day.
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[ "Rocky II continues the story of Rocky Balboa.", "It stays pretty much like it was in the first one.", "Nobody really looks different or anything.", "This film deals with some different issues like how Rocky spends his money and fame and how Apollo deals with his victory.", "Rocky seems to not understand show biz in this one.", "The final fight was big time suspenseful, as in early in the series you did not know if Rocky would win or not.", "The plot about Adrians coma hurts the pacing and Apollos journey is rather one- note, but it gets you where you need to be in this movie.", "Mickey sure did scream a lot in this movie.", "Rocky II is not as good as the first and I feel there was something missing in this one so there went one star.", "Buy it if you are a real Rocky fan like myself.", "God bless you and have a great day." ]
1
Print problem
There seems to be a print problem with these printers. I was thrilled to see the price with so many features. So I ran down to a local store to try one out. Both of the ones in the stores had lousy test prints. I then used a picture and did a copy. Even copying black and white. The prints are soo grainy. It looks like it reverted back to 300 dpi prints. I don't see how the machine could be advertised as high resolution machine? Perhaps it is just a software mistake? Anyway I returned to the office and I found several others on the net had similar problems. So I would stay away until brother resolves this problem.
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[ "There seems to be a print problem with these printers.", "I was thrilled to see the price with so many features.", "So I ran down to a local store to try one out.", "Both of the ones in the stores had lousy test prints.", "I then used a picture and did a copy.", "Even copying black and white.", "The prints are soo grainy.", "It looks like it reverted back to 300 dpi prints.", "I don't see how the machine could be advertised as high resolution machine?", "Perhaps it is just a software mistake?", "Anyway I returned to the office and I found several others on the net had similar problems.", "So I would stay away until brother resolves this problem." ]
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Tastes like spiders
What can be said, really, about James Hong's The Vineyard? I mean, really. This film defies description but for label's sake, we'll call it horror. In brief, The Vineyard is the story of a mad "doctor" (Hong) who lures people to his secluded island vineyard in order to salvage their bodies to make the wine that keeps him forever young. And he has an army of zombie assistants he keeps covered in hay in the vineyard. oh yeah, and a dungeon of half-dressed women chained to the walls. What else does he need, you ask. If you guessed true love, you've got it. Well, anyway, the dialouge is freakin hilarious, the music even more deserving of praise, and all in all, a pretty cheesy slasher-like flick made in 1989, so the subject matter is somewhat forgivable, considering the era. I love it. I've watched it 4 times and i laugh uncontrollably whenever i see it. i show it to everyone i know. if you like cheesy eighties horror flicks that really don't make much sense, the Vineyard is for you.
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[ "What can be said, really, about James Hong's The Vineyard?", "I mean, really.", "This film defies description but for label's sake, we'll call it horror.", "In brief, The Vineyard is the story of a mad \"doctor\" (Hong) who lures people to his secluded island vineyard in order to salvage their bodies to make the wine that keeps him forever young.", "And he has an army of zombie assistants he keeps covered in hay in the vineyard.", "oh yeah, and a dungeon of half-dressed women chained to the walls.", "What else does he need, you ask.", "If you guessed true love, you've got it.", "Well, anyway, the dialouge is freakin hilarious, the music even more deserving of praise, and all in all, a pretty cheesy slasher-like flick made in 1989, so the subject matter is somewhat forgivable, considering the era.", "I love it.", "I've watched it 4 times and i laugh uncontrollably whenever i see it.", "i show it to everyone i know.", "if you like cheesy eighties horror flicks that really don't make much sense, the Vineyard is for you." ]
2
Pretty good for gluten-free
The gluten-free diet can make one's life frustrating. This book's recipes are simple. Only a couple recipes needed tweaking, but for the most part they are fine. If you do not like the rice flour taste this is the book for you. The breads do not rise well, but the taste is where it is. Also, her dough is very fragile and can be difficult to handle at first. The products, except the potato starch, are at local grocery stores. My favorite recipes were the snicker doodles (don't add the 2T of water, too runny), the biscuits (at little flat, but taste just like regular biscuits), and the pumpkin pie (the pie dough was okay, but the filling was yummy). The food does not have a very long shelf life. The day after I made the delicious apple muffins they tasted completely different, and I threw them out. You should buy this book. In fact, I bought two, because I'm not the celiac. It's my mom.
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[ "The gluten-free diet can make one's life frustrating.", "This book's recipes are simple.", "Only a couple recipes needed tweaking, but for the most part they are fine.", "If you do not like the rice flour taste this is the book for you.", "The breads do not rise well, but the taste is where it is.", "Also, her dough is very fragile and can be difficult to handle at first.", "The products, except the potato starch, are at local grocery stores.", "My favorite recipes were the snicker doodles (don't add the 2T of water, too runny), the biscuits (at little flat, but taste just like regular biscuits), and the pumpkin pie (the pie dough was okay, but the filling was yummy).", "The food does not have a very long shelf life.", "The day after I made the delicious apple muffins they tasted completely different, and I threw them out.", "You should buy this book.", "In fact, I bought two, because I'm not the celiac.", "It's my mom." ]
1
Dissapointed
The item was damaged in shipment. To start, it was very inadiquately packed or this would not have happened. They requested pictures, for refund. Pictures showing broken pieces, I sent were not accceptable. They asked if I tried it to see if it worked. I did not see the point of trying something that arrived in pieces, with an offer to replace broken part and $25 credit. I expalined being well aware this was not a brand new item, I have had experience using refurbished and this is a good way to repalce little used but good products. They want more pictures, this is not an easy task for me as I am a senior citizen and am not able to. The picture sent were done by my son. Repacking it and returning it is not impossible but also a difficult task for me. RMR
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[ "The item was damaged in shipment.", "To start, it was very inadiquately packed or this would not have happened.", "They requested pictures, for refund.", "Pictures showing broken pieces, I sent were not accceptable.", "They asked if I tried it to see if it worked.", "I did not see the point of trying something that arrived in pieces, with an offer to replace broken part and $25 credit.", "I expalined being well aware this was not a brand new item, I have had experience using refurbished and this is a good way to repalce little used but good products.", "They want more pictures, this is not an easy task for me as I am a senior citizen and am not able to.", "The picture sent were done by my son.", "Repacking it and returning it is not impossible but also a difficult task for me.", "RMR" ]
1
2 stars for "barely okay" Let's aim higher Amazon!
As e-readers go, Kindle is just barely okay. I say barely because the electronic ink just does not work the magic one would hope for. Moderately dark text on a moderately light background remind me of a cheap paperback book from the 1960s, rather than the crisp post-modern e-text of today. Internet access, although in "beta" was not even sketchy. Archaic, hard to manipulate navigation buttons and a QWERTY keyboard that is too big to thumb and too small to type on, also contribute to the 2 star rating. I sold my Kindle, barely used, on Amazon for about 1/2 of what I paid for it. Won't try again until: 1) Crisper, readable, full-color, adjustable text is standard. 2) Internet access is brought kicking and screaming into the 21st century and it is possible to access e-mail without having to use a recipe book. 3) Better navigation and typing tools are developed. I don't think it will be a long wait. Kindle 4 or 5, I expect.
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[ "As e-readers go, Kindle is just barely okay.", "I say barely because the electronic ink just does not work the magic one would hope for.", "Moderately dark text on a moderately light background remind me of a cheap paperback book from the 1960s, rather than the crisp post-modern e-text of today.", "Internet access, although in \"beta\" was not even sketchy.", "Archaic, hard to manipulate navigation buttons and a QWERTY keyboard that is too big to thumb and too small to type on, also contribute to the 2 star rating.", "I sold my Kindle, barely used, on Amazon for about 1/2 of what I paid for it.", "Won't try again until: 1) Crisper, readable, full-color, adjustable text is standard.", "2) Internet access is brought kicking and screaming into the 21st century and it is possible to access e-mail without having to use a recipe book.", "3) Better navigation and typing tools are developed.", "I don't think it will be a long wait.", "Kindle 4 or 5, I expect." ]
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Twisted
Our book group picked this book. A couple people had started reading the book and shared at the last meeting. One said that she had a hard time getting into the book and was only on the first story. She felt that there was too much time spent building the characters. The other women who had started reading the book said that was what it was about, building the "character" of Wyoming. That was a great way for me to start reading the book. I couldn't wait to finish one story to get to the next. Then I read People in Hell... the rest of the book was hard to take. I found the book depressing, twisted and dark. Rough Wyoming. This book will provide plenty of discussion for our book group though. I guess this goes to show that as long as one can write well, you can write about anything you want and get good reviews.
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[ "Our book group picked this book.", "A couple people had started reading the book and shared at the last meeting.", "One said that she had a hard time getting into the book and was only on the first story.", "She felt that there was too much time spent building the characters.", "The other women who had started reading the book said that was what it was about, building the \"character\" of Wyoming.", "That was a great way for me to start reading the book.", "I couldn't wait to finish one story to get to the next.", "Then I read People in Hell... the rest of the book was hard to take.", "I found the book depressing, twisted and dark.", "Rough Wyoming.", "This book will provide plenty of discussion for our book group though.", "I guess this goes to show that as long as one can write well, you can write about anything you want and get good reviews." ]
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Typical mass market junk
I have had this for a year now. Same size, same machine. It's a hassle.Chicken has NEVER come out right. It's either over cooked or undercooked. Always tough. This presses the life out of whatever protein you've got in there.If you cook fish, it does a decent job, but guess what? The unit stinks like fish for a few weeks. It does not char the veggies as shown on TV. Rather, it softens and overcooks them. Hamburgers? Sure -- if you want the life pressed out of them. No juice! Why bother?Do yourself a favor. Skip this gimmick that made a has-been boxer a millionaire, and get yourself a Weber Go Anywhere Gas Grill - and flame cook everything you're gonna ruin in this unit.
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[ "I have had this for a year now.", "Same size, same machine.", "It's a hassle.Chicken has NEVER come out right.", "It's either over cooked or undercooked.", "Always tough.", "This presses the life out of whatever protein you've got in there.If you cook fish, it does a decent job, but guess what?", "The unit stinks like fish for a few weeks.", "It does not char the veggies as shown on TV.", "Rather, it softens and overcooks them.", "Hamburgers?", "Sure -- if you want the life pressed out of them.", "No juice!", "Why bother?", "Do yourself a favor.", "Skip this gimmick that made a has-been boxer a millionaire, and get yourself a Weber Go Anywhere Gas Grill - and flame cook everything you're gonna ruin in this unit." ]
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Unique and Wonderful
I first read "Here Before Kilroy" when I was middle-school/junior high. That was a long time ago. It was published in the U.S. in 1969. I spend 10 years as an adult finding a used copy. Reading it again as an adult I noticed the sexual content that I overlooked as a kid. The reader follows a group of teenagers as they grow and have teenage sexual exploits. The mixture of Norse mythology with a coming-of-age narrative was unique. The appearance and disappearance of Norse gods lent a magical sense to the book. There was humor and unexpected events. This book is a treasure. I've lent my copy to my son, who is now a high school freshman. I cannot think of a better compliment to a book than recommending it to my son.
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[ "I first read \"Here Before Kilroy\" when I was middle-school/junior high.", "That was a long time ago.", "It was published in the U.S. in 1969.", "I spend 10 years as an adult finding a used copy.", "Reading it again as an adult I noticed the sexual content that I overlooked as a kid.", "The reader follows a group of teenagers as they grow and have teenage sexual exploits.", "The mixture of Norse mythology with a coming-of-age narrative was unique.", "The appearance and disappearance of Norse gods lent a magical sense to the book.", "There was humor and unexpected events.", "This book is a treasure.", "I've lent my copy to my son, who is now a high school freshman.", "I cannot think of a better compliment to a book than recommending it to my son." ]
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Not worth the money!!!!
We purchased this slide last summer for our 4 children. None of them weigh over 50 lbs. After a few days of use it started getting water inside but still inflated okay. They enjoyed a full summer of fun last year. Unfortunately this summer we were only able to play on it a few times. The inner liner deteriorated and the outside liner began to rip at the seams. We contacted Little Tikes who told us what patch to buy and so we patched it in several places. It worked for one day then the slide did not blow up fully anymore. The kids hit the ground when they tried to slide so we had to throw it away. It was a waste of almost $400. Needless to say we were all quite disappointed. Also, just to let you know, the slide was always properly taken care of and stored properly. I hope this helps someone! Definitely save your money, there are better slides out there!CandaceMadison, MS
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[ "We purchased this slide last summer for our 4 children.", "None of them weigh over 50 lbs.", "After a few days of use it started getting water inside but still inflated okay.", "They enjoyed a full summer of fun last year.", "Unfortunately this summer we were only able to play on it a few times.", "The inner liner deteriorated and the outside liner began to rip at the seams.", "We contacted Little Tikes who told us what patch to buy and so we patched it in several places.", "It worked for one day then the slide did not blow up fully anymore.", "The kids hit the ground when they tried to slide so we had to throw it away.", "It was a waste of almost $400.", "Needless to say we were all quite disappointed.", "Also, just to let you know, the slide was always properly taken care of and stored properly.", "I hope this helps someone!", "Definitely save your money, there are better slides out there!", "CandaceMadison, MS" ]
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Possibly the most extraordinary book you will ever read !
I first read this book and discovered Martin Caidin many years ago. It is about unexplained events that happened on US military aircraft during WW2. Every event in this book is completely researched and verified with some of the participants. You literally will not be able to put this book down until you finish it. How's this for starters:one day a shot up B17 bomber arrived back at base and made a normal landing. When officers inspected the crew inside, it was discovered they had all been dead for hours.Martin Caidin before his passing logged thousands of hours in all types of WW2 aircraft. I had lost this book years ago and bought another one from Amazon. In re-reading these stories I feel just as many chills up my spine now as I did years ago.This is a one-of-a-kind read for pilots and non-pilots alike. This is one book you will NEVER forget.Mr. Caidin wrote many fine books. He was a pilot's pilot and and one heck of an author.
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[ "I first read this book and discovered Martin Caidin many years ago.", "It is about unexplained events that happened on US military aircraft during WW2.", "Every event in this book is completely researched and verified with some of the participants.", "You literally will not be able to put this book down until you finish it.", "How's this for starters:one day a shot up B17 bomber arrived back at base and made a normal landing.", "When officers inspected the crew inside, it was discovered they had all been dead for hours.Martin Caidin before his passing logged thousands of hours in all types of WW2 aircraft.", "I had lost this book years ago and bought another one from Amazon.", "In re-reading these stories I feel just as many chills up my spine now as I did years ago.This is a one-of-a-kind read for pilots and non-pilots alike.", "This is one book you will NEVER forget.Mr.", "Caidin wrote many fine books.", "He was a pilot's pilot and and one heck of an author." ]
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Can't start this green machine
I just spent the last 3-4 hours trying to start my new Lawn Boy out of the box...Still not started. The blade was hitting the side of the mower and would not turn. Now it just spins with nothing happening. I read the manuals over and over to no avail. The web site says " pull the string then if it doesn't start call for service". I called the help line and they said take it to a local dealer ? This was an expensive lawnmower for me to purchase and it has been all day and my grass is not cut with now idea when I will get it back. The dealer near my house is only 5 miles away but he has about 500 mowers to be serviced in front of mine. Needless to say this whole purchase has been a big mistake. Buying my next large item in a store not online. Also the UPS driver needed me to help him carry it into my yard and it looked like someone had dropped the box several times but not enough to refuse delivery.
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[ "I just spent the last 3-4 hours trying to start my new Lawn Boy out of the box...Still not started.", "The blade was hitting the side of the mower and would not turn.", "Now it just spins with nothing happening.", "I read the manuals over and over to no avail.", "The web site says \" pull the string then if it doesn't start call for service\".", "I called the help line and they said take it to a local dealer?", "This was an expensive lawnmower for me to purchase and it has been all day and my grass is not cut with now idea when I will get it back.", "The dealer near my house is only 5 miles away but he has about 500 mowers to be serviced in front of mine.", "Needless to say this whole purchase has been a big mistake.", "Buying my next large item in a store not online.", "Also the UPS driver needed me to help him carry it into my yard and it looked like someone had dropped the box several times but not enough to refuse delivery." ]
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The Awakening Heart: My Continueing Journey to Love
I loved Betty Eadie's first book. It was excellent. But this book was uncomfortable for me as a Christian. It seemed she was getting into areas that were unbiblical. I know she is a Christian, but she is mixing new age with her Christianity. I feel that if you are a Christian, you may want to skip this book. It is not as good as her Embraced by the Light. I finally threw the book away when it conflicted SO MUCH with the Bible. I couldn't take any more. Book 1, Embraced by the Light is pretty good. Read and get the good and spit out the bones.
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[ "I loved Betty Eadie's first book.", "It was excellent.", "But this book was uncomfortable for me as a Christian.", "It seemed she was getting into areas that were unbiblical.", "I know she is a Christian, but she is mixing new age with her Christianity.", "I feel that if you are a Christian, you may want to skip this book.", "It is not as good as her Embraced by the Light.", "I finally threw the book away when it conflicted SO MUCH with the Bible.", "I couldn't take any more.", "Book 1, Embraced by the Light is pretty good.", "Read and get the good and spit out the bones." ]
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IN LOVE with KINDLE
All I can say is "I am in love!"It's everything I expected & more. Love the way it looks, the way it feels, the way you can change the font, how easy it is to buy books. The TEXT-TO-SPEECH is my fav. Love turning pages. Love the lil screen savers. OH & absolutely love reading samples for FREE. Just wish it came w/a case & that I didn't come across so many books that aren't available yet. Since you can "tell the publisher" that you'd like to read the book on Kindle - they should notify you as soon as the book is available. I wouldn't know if they do this since I've never received any such notification.Bottom line though, this is one of the best tools/resources ever.Yeah it may be expensive but if you read, love to learn, imagine, or explore you'll believe it's worth every penny as I have. Not to mention if you're an electronics freak - this is a neat gadget to have in your collection. ;-)
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[ "All I can say is \"I am in love!", "\"It's everything I expected & more.", "Love the way it looks, the way it feels, the way you can change the font, how easy it is to buy books.", "The TEXT-TO-SPEECH is my fav.", "Love turning pages.", "Love the lil screen savers.", "OH & absolutely love reading samples for FREE.", "Just wish it came w/a case & that I didn't come across so many books that aren't available yet.", "Since you can \"tell the publisher\" that you'd like to read the book on Kindle - they should notify you as soon as the book is available.", "I wouldn't know if they do this since I've never received any such notification.Bottom line though, this is one of the best tools/resources ever.Yeah it may be expensive but if you read, love to learn, imagine, or explore you'll believe it's worth every penny as I have.", "Not to mention if you're an electronics freak - this is a neat gadget to have in your collection.", ";-)" ]
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Residential Mortgage Loan Origination Made Easy
I went ahead and paid a whopping $137.99 for this book based on the write up and one glowing review. I've worked in this industry for 2+ years in the admin dept and wanted to truly understand the ins and outs of the business, rate sheets, etc. before making the jump to a commission only job. Guess what? The book is padded by printing only one side of the page to make it appear more substantial than it is. Many, many pages are copies of loan application forms, disclosures, etc. that are completely self explanatory. There is ONE page (barely - 3 inch margins all around) explaining rate sheets - the biggest mystery to new loan officers - in the entire book. I hope I can get a refund. This book isn't worth $19.95, let alone $137.99. Its a total rip off.
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[ "I went ahead and paid a whopping $137.99 for this book based on the write up and one glowing review.", "I've worked in this industry for 2+ years in the admin dept and wanted to truly understand the ins and outs of the business, rate sheets, etc.", "before making the jump to a commission only job.", "Guess what?", "The book is padded by printing only one side of the page to make it appear more substantial than it is.", "Many, many pages are copies of loan application forms, disclosures, etc.", "that are completely self explanatory.", "There is ONE page (barely - 3 inch margins all around) explaining rate sheets - the biggest mystery to new loan officers - in the entire book.", "I hope I can get a refund.", "This book isn't worth $19.95, let alone $137.99.", "Its a total rip off." ]
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A Definitive Overview
After reading several reviews of the book, I felt compelled to add my thoughts. I agree with several reviewers who were dissapointed with the maps. Most history lovers are visual and want to see what's going on. Keegan's book on WWI also suffers from this. I do wonder however if that may be an editorial/publisher decision and not the authors.Mr. Keegan's book displays a remarkable ability to explore the complexity of this war concisely. It is an overview, and so does not get into the detail that multi-volume books do. To his credit, he leaves little out and illuminates many battles that are not often spoken of. Mr. Keegan writes with clarity and wit, but not irony, one of the great downfalls of so many historians writing today. Peter Green comes to mind. Sorry, digress. Anyway, I found this book and his book on WWI excellent reading.
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[ "After reading several reviews of the book, I felt compelled to add my thoughts.", "I agree with several reviewers who were dissapointed with the maps.", "Most history lovers are visual and want to see what's going on.", "Keegan's book on WWI also suffers from this.", "I do wonder however if that may be an editorial/publisher decision and not the authors.Mr.", "Keegan's book displays a remarkable ability to explore the complexity of this war concisely.", "It is an overview, and so does not get into the detail that multi-volume books do.", "To his credit, he leaves little out and illuminates many battles that are not often spoken of.", "Mr.", "Keegan writes with clarity and wit, but not irony, one of the great downfalls of so many historians writing today.", "Peter Green comes to mind.", "Sorry, digress.", "Anyway, I found this book and his book on WWI excellent reading." ]
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Talky & boring
O Pioneers! is talky, talky, talky and boring, boring, boring. No wonder high school students hate it. I am far past high school, but I could not get through it, either. Cather seems to write chapters for the sake of cranking out pages, but many chapters go nowhere and lead to nothing. Like one chapter where she goes with her brothers to visit a strange Russian named Ivar who has peculiar ideas on how to raise pigs. Does she go into the hog butchering business? Or big time hog farming? Does she even follow his advice? No. Nothing happens and the hogs don't come up again. And her endless descriptions of the scenery are enough to make me wish she got stranded in the Gobi Desert. She just can't stop with the scenery, which makes up a good half of the book. Maybe she should have been a painter.
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[ "O Pioneers!", "is talky, talky, talky and boring, boring, boring.", "No wonder high school students hate it.", "I am far past high school, but I could not get through it, either.", "Cather seems to write chapters for the sake of cranking out pages, but many chapters go nowhere and lead to nothing.", "Like one chapter where she goes with her brothers to visit a strange Russian named Ivar who has peculiar ideas on how to raise pigs.", "Does she go into the hog butchering business?", "Or big time hog farming?", "Does she even follow his advice?", "No.", "Nothing happens and the hogs don't come up again.", "And her endless descriptions of the scenery are enough to make me wish she got stranded in the Gobi Desert.", "She just can't stop with the scenery, which makes up a good half of the book.", "Maybe she should have been a painter." ]
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Falls Over
We bought this tree stand because it looked robust and held a ton of water. Last night, at 3:00 AM, our 6.5' tree fell over with a crash. My wife bolted from bed and I found her in tears by the tree. Eight ornaments were broken. This is the *second* (and last) year in-a-row this has happened. I believe the problem is two-fold. Conventional stands have a small spike on the bottom of the bowl to prevent the tree trunk from "kicking-out" to the side. Since this one is plastic, it doesn't offer this feature. Second, when you really reef down on the screws, the plastic tends to distort a bit and the screws tend to wander out of position - i.e., they aren't centered on the trunk anymore. I am here on Amazon this morning to find a metal stand that holds a good supply of water; has a wide base; and has that little spike in the bottom of the bowl to which I referred. Hope this info is helpful. John.
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[ "We bought this tree stand because it looked robust and held a ton of water.", "Last night, at 3:00 AM, our 6.5' tree fell over with a crash.", "My wife bolted from bed and I found her in tears by the tree.", "Eight ornaments were broken.", "This is the *second* (and last) year in-a-row this has happened.", "I believe the problem is two-fold.", "Conventional stands have a small spike on the bottom of the bowl to prevent the tree trunk from \"kicking-out\" to the side.", "Since this one is plastic, it doesn't offer this feature.", "Second, when you really reef down on the screws, the plastic tends to distort a bit and the screws tend to wander out of position - i.e., they aren't centered on the trunk anymore.", "I am here on Amazon this morning to find a metal stand that holds a good supply of water; has a wide base; and has that little spike in the bottom of the bowl to which I referred.", "Hope this info is helpful.", "John." ]
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No, zero stars, really
With all the big names in this silly piece of dreck, it's amazing that it is such an utter piece of crap. I picked this one unknown out of RedBox. It was, undoubtedly, THE worst movie in RedBox that I could have picked. Funny how that works, sometimes. It's a series of shorts, supposedly thematically related, and yet, not. Several of them, particularly the Josh Hartnett one, are indecipherable. The Steve Carrell one made me fidget with its interminability. The Paris Hilton one is arguably the best of the worst, but that's not saying much. How could they ? Why would they ? Avoid this. You have been warned. Should have been left on the cutting room floor.
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[ "With all the big names in this silly piece of dreck, it's amazing that it is such an utter piece of crap.", "I picked this one unknown out of RedBox.", "It was, undoubtedly, THE worst movie in RedBox that I could have picked.", "Funny how that works, sometimes.", "It's a series of shorts, supposedly thematically related, and yet, not.", "Several of them, particularly the Josh Hartnett one, are indecipherable.", "The Steve Carrell one made me fidget with its interminability.", "The Paris Hilton one is arguably the best of the worst, but that's not saying much.", "How could they?", "Why would they?", "Avoid this.", "You have been warned.", "Should have been left on the cutting room floor." ]
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loved the 1973 &1994 cartoons, hated this
I watched with the Japanese audio and subtitles. This movie started out well enough, but quickly stopped being entertaining. A friend who was not familiar with the source material watched it with me and really couldn't follow what was going on. I don't think the film was well written, it's very convoluted. Also, something about the CG and colors used in the movie made my eyes hurt a little. Overall, a huge disappointment.Most of the acting was good, the music was about a 50/50 split for me. The robot designs were also pretty neat, many of them followed the originals pretty closely. I wish they had been featured more prominently.Minor SPOILER ALERT!The BK androids are zombies in this movie. Yeah. But they do command robot armies, so that's... almost OK? Add in a mechanical stone lighting bolt that never gets explained and other subplots completely unrelated to the 1973 original and you've got a disaster.
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[ "I watched with the Japanese audio and subtitles.", "This movie started out well enough, but quickly stopped being entertaining.", "A friend who was not familiar with the source material watched it with me and really couldn't follow what was going on.", "I don't think the film was well written, it's very convoluted.", "Also, something about the CG and colors used in the movie made my eyes hurt a little.", "Overall, a huge disappointment.Most of the acting was good, the music was about a 50/50 split for me.", "The robot designs were also pretty neat, many of them followed the originals pretty closely.", "I wish they had been featured more prominently.Minor SPOILER ALERT!", "The BK androids are zombies in this movie.", "Yeah.", "But they do command robot armies, so that's... almost OK?", "Add in a mechanical stone lighting bolt that never gets explained and other subplots completely unrelated to the 1973 original and you've got a disaster." ]
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Cheap gasket
Do not use the gasket that comes with this intake. I have had 2 leak in less than 2 years of installing them. The intake is probably OK. Some say they warp. I looked at the supplied gasket and they are cheap. Both failed the same way. Buy a name brand gasket and use it. ATP has a better intake out now. I have used 2 so far and no problems. I use after market gaskets now to be sure. All these products are made in china or other over seas places. I wont trust the gaskets they come with ever again.
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[ "Do not use the gasket that comes with this intake.", "I have had 2 leak in less than 2 years of installing them.", "The intake is probably OK.", "Some say they warp.", "I looked at the supplied gasket and they are cheap.", "Both failed the same way.", "Buy a name brand gasket and use it.", "ATP has a better intake out now.", "I have used 2 so far and no problems.", "I use after market gaskets now to be sure.", "All these products are made in china or other over seas places.", "I wont trust the gaskets they come with ever again." ]
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Ho hum...
I wonder if Robert Parker has grown tired of Spenser. I have. This book just doesn't have the same feel as some of his earlier books. In this one, I had a hard time liking Spenser. He has a drinking problem. He's no longer just a gormet. He's a glutton. Finally, Spenser feels a little better, but only after a short visit with his girlfriend. Give me a break! By the way, Susan (his girlfriend) was a pretty shallow character in this novel.The weak plot isn't anything we really care about, even though it's supposed to involve some pretty steamy stuff. Instead, it's about some pathetic, unlikeable people who do stupid things---not very exciting. Luckily, it's a quick read.
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[ "I wonder if Robert Parker has grown tired of Spenser.", "I have.", "This book just doesn't have the same feel as some of his earlier books.", "In this one, I had a hard time liking Spenser.", "He has a drinking problem.", "He's no longer just a gormet.", "He's a glutton.", "Finally, Spenser feels a little better, but only after a short visit with his girlfriend.", "Give me a break!", "By the way, Susan (his girlfriend) was a pretty shallow character in this novel.The weak plot isn't anything we really care about, even though it's supposed to involve some pretty steamy stuff.", "Instead, it's about some pathetic, unlikeable people who do stupid things---not very exciting.", "Luckily, it's a quick read." ]
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One Thumb Down, No Thumbs Up
It's hard to give a review of this book. Personally I didn't like it. At the beginning before the book/strory starts, there is a Warning. The Warning states that in some parts it gets gruesome. It wasn't that bad but it did talk about dead bodies in the funeral home, and a persons death. I thought the plot of the story was pretty weird and dumb. I felt the characters didn't belong in that story. Its about cemeteries and then these weird characters come in and their problems don't have anything to do with the book. I'm not sure what the author was thinking about when he wrote this. I wouldn't recommend this book unless you want to waist your time and read something really strange. I say one thumb down no thumbs up because it had it's moments. But I really wouldn't recommend it to anyone else.
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[ "It's hard to give a review of this book.", "Personally I didn't like it.", "At the beginning before the book/strory starts, there is a Warning.", "The Warning states that in some parts it gets gruesome.", "It wasn't that bad but it did talk about dead bodies in the funeral home, and a persons death.", "I thought the plot of the story was pretty weird and dumb.", "I felt the characters didn't belong in that story.", "Its about cemeteries and then these weird characters come in and their problems don't have anything to do with the book.", "I'm not sure what the author was thinking about when he wrote this.", "I wouldn't recommend this book unless you want to waist your time and read something really strange.", "I say one thumb down no thumbs up because it had it's moments.", "But I really wouldn't recommend it to anyone else." ]
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This Album Bites.
I bought this album on the strength of "Just One Night". I wish I hadn't. It isn't near as good as the other album. It's excessively generic. The only song that I actually look forward to hearing on it is "I Only Wanna Be With You". One song out of the whole CD. Unless you're a major Samantha Fox fan (in which case you already have this), don't waste your money. Get "Just One Night" instead. "Oh, wait! There goes Barbara Bush! Miss Bush? Miss Bush?" :)
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[ "I bought this album on the strength of \"Just One Night\".", "I wish I hadn't.", "It isn't near as good as the other album.", "It's excessively generic.", "The only song that I actually look forward to hearing on it is \"I Only Wanna Be With You\".", "One song out of the whole CD.", "Unless you're a major Samantha Fox fan (in which case you already have this), don't waste your money.", "Get \"Just One Night\" instead.", "\"Oh, wait!", "There goes Barbara Bush!", "Miss Bush?", "Miss Bush?", "\" :)" ]
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Not for serious Rosslyn students
I bought this hoping for a serious explanation and study of the history and current events surrounding Rosslyn Chapel. Unfortunately this book was what some people would phrase "esoteric nonsense". I personally thought the author concentrated too much on the esoteric and not enough on the facts. I loaned it to some friends also interest in the history of the Knights Templar, the Freemasons, and the Holy Grail. Only one finished it and he said he would not recommend it.Let me put it this way, if you knew someone whom you wanted to "initiate" into this sort of study (i.e. Rosslyn Chapel, Rennes le Chateau, Holy Grail, etc.) this is not the book to give them. They will think you are a New Ager. However, if that is your thing this might be the book for you. Personally I want more facts, history, documented evidence, etc. I wish I could recommend a good book on this subject, but for now a web search provides the best information.
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[ "I bought this hoping for a serious explanation and study of the history and current events surrounding Rosslyn Chapel.", "Unfortunately this book was what some people would phrase \"esoteric nonsense\".", "I personally thought the author concentrated too much on the esoteric and not enough on the facts.", "I loaned it to some friends also interest in the history of the Knights Templar, the Freemasons, and the Holy Grail.", "Only one finished it and he said he would not recommend it.Let me put it this way, if you knew someone whom you wanted to \"initiate\" into this sort of study (i.e. Rosslyn Chapel, Rennes le Chateau, Holy Grail, etc.) this is not the book to give them.", "They will think you are a New Ager.", "However, if that is your thing this might be the book for you.", "Personally I want more facts, history, documented evidence, etc.", "I wish I could recommend a good book on this subject, but for now a web search provides the best information." ]
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Excellent a cappella music!
as of jan 2009, the track list above is incorrect. this is the correct tract list for _It Will Come To You_.1. It Will Come To You2. Fragile3. Twisted4. Dream On5. Oye Como Va6. Strange Magic7. William Tell Overture8. She's Been Around The Block9. You Are There10. Jeannine11. Earth Wind And Fire Medley12. You'll Always Remember The SongAll of the tracks are extraordinary, but every time i play this album, i play "You Are There" over 3 or 4 times. they sing a chord near the middle of the song that sends chills up my back! The title song is also awesome, as is "Fragile", and "She's Been Around The Block" is fun. Recommended to all a cappella fans.
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[ "as of jan 2009, the track list above is incorrect.", "this is the correct tract list for _It Will Come To You_.1. It Will Come To You2.", "Fragile3.", "Twisted4.", "Dream On5.", "Oye Como Va6.", "Strange Magic7.", "William Tell Overture8.", "She's Been Around The Block9.", "You Are There10.", "Jeannine11.", "Earth Wind And Fire Medley12.", "You'll Always Remember The SongAll of the tracks are extraordinary, but every time i play this album, i play \"You Are There\" over 3 or 4 times.", "they sing a chord near the middle of the song that sends chills up my back!", "The title song is also awesome, as is \"Fragile\", and \"She's Been Around The Block\" is fun.", "Recommended to all a cappella fans." ]
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JD at his best, and you don't have to be a computer geek
Jeff Deaver is the king of plot twists and pace. (Some would argue Patterson is the pace king, but to me Deaver's got it just right). Typical of Deaver, there's no way you can guess the outcome of this marvelous thriller. Blue Nowhere is pure entertainment, as two dueling hackers "have it on." One hacker is a serial killer, the other is an ex-con helping the police. Don't expect more than fun, thrills, and surprises. It's a one-night read, only because you won't want to stop. I read mine on the porch in a rainstorm and I never left that porch until it was finished. Classic Deaver, but without Rhyme and Sachs (which is fine, I love them as characters, but I enjoyed the new characters). I suppose the computer technology is, or will soon be, out of date, but that's not fundamental to the story. If you look past the computers, you'll enjoy a non-stop thrill ride.
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[ "Jeff Deaver is the king of plot twists and pace.", "(Some would argue Patterson is the pace king, but to me Deaver's got it just right).", "Typical of Deaver, there's no way you can guess the outcome of this marvelous thriller.", "Blue Nowhere is pure entertainment, as two dueling hackers \"have it on.\" One hacker is a serial killer, the other is an ex-con helping the police.", "Don't expect more than fun, thrills, and surprises.", "It's a one-night read, only because you won't want to stop.", "I read mine on the porch in a rainstorm and I never left that porch until it was finished.", "Classic Deaver, but without Rhyme and Sachs (which is fine, I love them as characters, but I enjoyed the new characters).", "I suppose the computer technology is, or will soon be, out of date, but that's not fundamental to the story.", "If you look past the computers, you'll enjoy a non-stop thrill ride." ]