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I'm looking into the return policy
This book is about as bad as they come. The narration gets in the way of the narrative. The author gets in the way of the narrative with his pointless first person rambles. Oh and there is no narrative. No development of events, nor of (the bundles of whacky/stock that pass for) characters. There is no theme to speak of. For those of you who believe it has a theme about the dangers of dogma, might I suggest the first three books in the Dune series. They actually have that theme.Dune, 40th Anniversary Edition (Dune Chronicles, Book 1),Dune Messiah (Dune Chronicles),Children of Dune (Dune Chronicles, Book 3)And as far as it being "deep", it's not. It is not even philosophically literate. I've had students who failed my intro to philosophy classes with a deeper understanding than this book's narrative voice has. It's symptomatic of the postmodernist nonsense that permeates our literature departments[...]Fashionable Nonsense: Postmodern Intellectuals' Abuse of Science.
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[ "This book is about as bad as they come.", "The narration gets in the way of the narrative.", "The author gets in the way of the narrative with his pointless first person rambles.", "Oh and there is no narrative.", "No development of events, nor of (the bundles of whacky/stock that pass for) characters.", "There is no theme to speak of.", "For those of you who believe it has a theme about the dangers of dogma, might I suggest the first three books in the Dune series.", "They actually have that theme.Dune, 40th Anniversary Edition (Dune Chronicles, Book 1),Dune Messiah (Dune Chronicles),Children of Dune (Dune Chronicles, Book 3)And as far as it being \"deep\", it's not.", "It is not even philosophically literate.", "I've had students who failed my intro to philosophy classes with a deeper understanding than this book's narrative voice has.", "It's symptomatic of the postmodernist nonsense that permeates our literature departments[...]Fashionable Nonsense: Postmodern Intellectuals' Abuse of Science." ]
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This movie rocks!! All you purists need to pipe down!
First off this new director is awesome, the acting is incredible, it was like imagination sprung to life! Sure he cut things out, but books like Harry Potter are cinematically impossible to include every flippin' detail. The point is you get the story and you know what the characters are doing and why. Also this DVD will have deleted scenes and behind the scenes too! AND MOST IMPORTANTLY!!! JK ROWLING HERSELF APPROVES EVERYTHING ON THE FILMS AND LOVES THEM!!! IF THE AUTHOR SAYS THEY ARE GOOD THEN NO ONE ELSE SHOULD EVEN CRITICIZE!!!! I myself have been a fan for ages and this film just rocked! OK just had to make that apparent, watch this movie again or for the first time and watch all the DVD extras with open eyes!! Haryy Potter rocks and so does this movie!!
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[ "First off this new director is awesome, the acting is incredible, it was like imagination sprung to life!", "Sure he cut things out, but books like Harry Potter are cinematically impossible to include every flippin' detail.", "The point is you get the story and you know what the characters are doing and why.", "Also this DVD will have deleted scenes and behind the scenes too!", "AND MOST IMPORTANTLY!!!", "JK ROWLING HERSELF APPROVES EVERYTHING ON THE FILMS AND LOVES THEM!!!", "IF THE AUTHOR SAYS THEY ARE GOOD THEN NO ONE ELSE SHOULD EVEN CRITICIZE!!!", "!", "I myself have been a fan for ages and this film just rocked!", "OK just had to make that apparent, watch this movie again or for the first time and watch all the DVD extras with open eyes!!", "Haryy Potter rocks and so does this movie!!" ]
2
White Collar is a 10 Star Series!!!
Neil, Mozzie, Peter and the rest of the team are SO wonderful! Neil is just yummy, brilliant and funny. Mozzie is hysterical and also very brilliant. Peter... who couldn't love Peter? He's such a solid guy. This series is void of foul language so the entire family can enjoy it together. There is no excessive violence and no unnecessary creepiness.The only problem with this series... it isn't available often enough!!! We have seen every single show and can't hardly wait for the next episode. And this from a family who doesn't watch 'TV' shows hardly at all. One single show and we were hooked! Watch it and you will be, too!
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[ "Neil, Mozzie, Peter and the rest of the team are SO wonderful!", "Neil is just yummy, brilliant and funny.", "Mozzie is hysterical and also very brilliant.", "Peter... who couldn't love Peter?", "He's such a solid guy.", "This series is void of foul language so the entire family can enjoy it together.", "There is no excessive violence and no unnecessary creepiness.The only problem with this series... it isn't available often enough!!!", "We have seen every single show and can't hardly wait for the next episode.", "And this from a family who doesn't watch 'TV' shows hardly at all.", "One single show and we were hooked!", "Watch it and you will be, too!" ]
1
worked well at first but broke after 6 mos of light use...
I liked this vacuum at first. It cleaned well when it worked. Here are my problems:1. The canister easily overturns when trying to move around corners. It needs two swivel wheels or needs to be balanced better.2. After a few months of use, the carpet attachment started to squeak from what sounded like the wheels. Annoying for a product that is only a few months old.3. A few months later, only 6 short months after the unit was purchased, the carpet attachment quit. The brush won't turn because it is rubbing plastic on plastic. It is poorly constructed. It smells like burnt rubber when I try to use the carpet attachment. You will notice that the canister is made in Sweden but the wand and floor/carpet attachments are made in China. They should have spent a few more dollars and had the entire thing made in Sweden.
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[ "I liked this vacuum at first.", "It cleaned well when it worked.", "Here are my problems:1.", "The canister easily overturns when trying to move around corners.", "It needs two swivel wheels or needs to be balanced better.2. After a few months of use, the carpet attachment started to squeak from what sounded like the wheels.", "Annoying for a product that is only a few months old.3. A few months later, only 6 short months after the unit was purchased, the carpet attachment quit.", "The brush won't turn because it is rubbing plastic on plastic.", "It is poorly constructed.", "It smells like burnt rubber when I try to use the carpet attachment.", "You will notice that the canister is made in Sweden but the wand and floor/carpet attachments are made in China.", "They should have spent a few more dollars and had the entire thing made in Sweden." ]
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This can't be the same story
I watched this when it aired on PBS, I'm so glad I didn't buy it. The acting isn't that great and the actual story has been horribly changed. In fact it's so reduced it's not even an hour long! And the ending! SPOLIER ALERT! I can't believe they had Heathcliff kill himself, that is completely out of character for him. It's just awful! Don't waste your money on this version. I think the Ralph Fiennes/Juliette Binoche version is much better. Fiennes makes an outstanding Heathcliff. The only thing this movie can boast of is the scenery/settings but that certainly can't save it from the ruin that was made of the story.
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[ "I watched this when it aired on PBS, I'm so glad I didn't buy it.", "The acting isn't that great and the actual story has been horribly changed.", "In fact it's so reduced it's not even an hour long!", "And the ending!", "SPOLIER ALERT!", "I can't believe they had Heathcliff kill himself, that is completely out of character for him.", "It's just awful!", "Don't waste your money on this version.", "I think the Ralph Fiennes/Juliette Binoche version is much better.", "Fiennes makes an outstanding Heathcliff.", "The only thing this movie can boast of is the scenery/settings but that certainly can't save it from the ruin that was made of the story." ]
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Great Soft Serve at a Price
I thought all you had to do was add the ingredients and it turn on. Boy was I wrong! Really wrong!!!Cook on stove, let cool, mix items with mixer, cook some more, let cool, wait 8 hours, add to mixer. And that was for vanilla only. Soft serve is great when it is first done. But after you put it in the freezer for a few days. It was like ice milk.For the price of the ingredients - I could have bought the best ice cream out there for less and not had to waste a day making it.What a mistake buying this.P.S. I does make a great drink, just like a 7/11 Slurpee. Just freeze bowl and add any soft drink (Carbonated or not), let run for 15 to 20 minutes. Comes out great.
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[ "I thought all you had to do was add the ingredients and it turn on.", "Boy was I wrong!", "Really wrong!!!", "Cook on stove, let cool, mix items with mixer, cook some more, let cool, wait 8 hours, add to mixer.", "And that was for vanilla only.", "Soft serve is great when it is first done.", "But after you put it in the freezer for a few days.", "It was like ice milk.For the price of the ingredients - I could have bought the best ice cream out there for less and not had to waste a day making it.What a mistake buying this.P.S. I does make a great drink, just like a 7/11 Slurpee.", "Just freeze bowl and add any soft drink (Carbonated or not), let run for 15 to 20 minutes.", "Comes out great." ]
2
It worked AGAIN
I wrote a review in 2006 and here I am again in 2008 to say that the 3 Hour Diet worked for me again. The first time around I lost 27 pounds after my 1st baby. Then oops! I found out I was pregnant again. Once I was ready to start dieting again (9 months after she was born) I had 30 pounds to lose. That 30 pounds is gone now, 14 weeks after starting the diet. I've gone from a size 14 to a size 8. I've decided to try to lose 10 more pounds and shoot for that size 6 that I haven't been since high school and it's 2nd nature. I don't even have to think about how to eat and I am more flexible. I was able to lose 2 pounds a week even during the holidays on vacation while snitching goodies here and there. I still haven't tried to add exercise since chasing 2 kids is hard enough. This diet is worth a try, it just might be the right diet for you.
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[ "I wrote a review in 2006 and here I am again in 2008 to say that the 3 Hour Diet worked for me again.", "The first time around I lost 27 pounds after my 1st baby.", "Then oops!", "I found out I was pregnant again.", "Once I was ready to start dieting again (9 months after she was born) I had 30 pounds to lose.", "That 30 pounds is gone now, 14 weeks after starting the diet.", "I've gone from a size 14 to a size 8.", "I've decided to try to lose 10 more pounds and shoot for that size 6 that I haven't been since high school and it's 2nd nature.", "I don't even have to think about how to eat and I am more flexible.", "I was able to lose 2 pounds a week even during the holidays on vacation while snitching goodies here and there.", "I still haven't tried to add exercise since chasing 2 kids is hard enough.", "This diet is worth a try, it just might be the right diet for you." ]
2
Very detailed info
This book follows the 91st bomb group from its inception to the end of the war. Every mission is mentioned and the planes that were shot down are often noted. Lots of detail with the serial numbers and names of all the planes. Some great nose art too. Exactly like the pictures I have from my dad. Lots of info about the crews with some narrative from them. Mostly I was able to follow my dad's missions and learn more detail than he remembered or wanted to remember. Very accurate according to my dad's log book of missions. I saw where three of the planes he flew were shot down with other crews flying those days. There is even a group picture with my dad it in! Amazing. OK, you have to be a real B-17 buff or know someone who was in the 91st to fully appreciate the effort that went into collecting information and writing this book.
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[ "This book follows the 91st bomb group from its inception to the end of the war.", "Every mission is mentioned and the planes that were shot down are often noted.", "Lots of detail with the serial numbers and names of all the planes.", "Some great nose art too.", "Exactly like the pictures I have from my dad.", "Lots of info about the crews with some narrative from them.", "Mostly I was able to follow my dad's missions and learn more detail than he remembered or wanted to remember.", "Very accurate according to my dad's log book of missions.", "I saw where three of the planes he flew were shot down with other crews flying those days.", "There is even a group picture with my dad it in!", "Amazing.", "OK, you have to be a real B-17 buff or know someone who was in the 91st to fully appreciate the effort that went into collecting information and writing this book." ]
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It works!
This was the second time I'd ordered the same--or what appeared to be the same--printer ink. But when it arrived (quickly--no problem there) the packaging was different and I hesitated to use it. I emailed the vendor, Abacus, to complain and they responded that the manufacturer had lost a lawsuit with Epson and could no longer make/sell the same ink. I was upset because the online photo of the product looked exactly the same as my previous order. However, I had to print something and decided to take a chance. My printer will not work when one of the 6 cartridges is empty. I loaded the yellow cartridge on October 19th. It's now October 30th and there have been no problems. My printer is specifically for photos but I don't print photos with it--only text. So, I'd recommend this ink for that purpose. Can't really comment on using it for photos.
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[ "This was the second time I'd ordered the same--or what appeared to be the same--printer ink.", "But when it arrived (quickly--no problem there) the packaging was different and I hesitated to use it.", "I emailed the vendor, Abacus, to complain and they responded that the manufacturer had lost a lawsuit with Epson and could no longer make/sell the same ink.", "I was upset because the online photo of the product looked exactly the same as my previous order.", "However, I had to print something and decided to take a chance.", "My printer will not work when one of the 6 cartridges is empty.", "I loaded the yellow cartridge on October 19th.", "It's now October 30th and there have been no problems.", "My printer is specifically for photos but I don't print photos with it--only text.", "So, I'd recommend this ink for that purpose.", "Can't really comment on using it for photos." ]
2
Some Hope in the Dark
This book has helped save my sanity. Since before we invaded Iraq, I kept wondering "why"? None of this seemed necessary. I wrote letters to my congressmen, even called them up. And still we went to war. When Baghdad fell, I thought at least it's going to be over quickly. First it seemed like it was going to just simmer; now it seems like it is all about to explode. I know a young man in our town who was killed over there and I go online to the part of armytimes.com where they show the profiles of the fallen. When I look at the faces of those brave young men and women whose lives have been cut short so terribly, I just cry. A friend of mine who knew how upset I've been gave me this book. It has helped a lot just knowing someone feels as strongly about this as I do. For me right now, that is a source of hope.
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[ "This book has helped save my sanity.", "Since before we invaded Iraq, I kept wondering \"why\"?", "None of this seemed necessary.", "I wrote letters to my congressmen, even called them up.", "And still we went to war.", "When Baghdad fell, I thought at least it's going to be over quickly.", "First it seemed like it was going to just simmer; now it seems like it is all about to explode.", "I know a young man in our town who was killed over there and I go online to the part of armytimes.com where they show the profiles of the fallen.", "When I look at the faces of those brave young men and women whose lives have been cut short so terribly, I just cry.", "A friend of mine who knew how upset I've been gave me this book.", "It has helped a lot just knowing someone feels as strongly about this as I do.", "For me right now, that is a source of hope." ]
1
(Dot Dot Dot)
I don't even have to hear the CD to know what kind of fabricated crap is on it. It's ironic when you guys start saying that "Their sound has matured" when in reality they didn't even have a hand in it musically. Another Interesting Point: The lyrics in their new single "Pop" are quite funny, since they are obviously defending themselves fom the Anti-Nsync crowd. And, as we all know, our human nature is to defend ourselves when threatened. I mean, if a huge dog is going to rip you to shreds, you are going to try your best to defend yourself, correct? But if it's a whiny chihuahua barking at you, you wouldn't really mind. Well, the same goes with Nsync. They wouldn't have done such a defensive song if they didn't feel so threatened. They know their reign is over. This will probably be their last big album. After this, it's all downhill; they've already reached their peak. Oh and one more thing: Justin Timberlake is sooo hot! Giggle!
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[ "I don't even have to hear the CD to know what kind of fabricated crap is on it.", "It's ironic when you guys start saying that \"Their sound has matured\" when in reality they didn't even have a hand in it musically.", "Another Interesting Point: The lyrics in their new single \"Pop\" are quite funny, since they are obviously defending themselves fom the Anti-Nsync crowd.", "And, as we all know, our human nature is to defend ourselves when threatened.", "I mean, if a huge dog is going to rip you to shreds, you are going to try your best to defend yourself, correct?", "But if it's a whiny chihuahua barking at you, you wouldn't really mind.", "Well, the same goes with Nsync.", "They wouldn't have done such a defensive song if they didn't feel so threatened.", "They know their reign is over.", "This will probably be their last big album.", "After this, it's all downhill; they've already reached their peak.", "Oh and one more thing: Justin Timberlake is sooo hot!", "Giggle!" ]
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Online Markets for Writers by Anthony Tedesco and Paul Tedes
This is written after I've read the book and already given one review. After that, I registered to receive updates. The first ones came the other day and I wrote the Tedescos saying:"Anthony! Ted! You're fantastic! You're VERY GENEROUS! and I GREATLY appreciate the many pages of book update you sent me. This is an absolute FIRST in my experience. NO ONE has ever delivered so royally on promises made by/in a book. Thank you. You can be sure that I'll give you and your book whatever publicity I can."
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[ "This is written after I've read the book and already given one review.", "After that, I registered to receive updates.", "The first ones came the other day and I wrote the Tedescos saying:\"Anthony!", "Ted!", "You're fantastic!", "You're VERY GENEROUS!", "and I GREATLY appreciate the many pages of book update you sent me.", "This is an absolute FIRST in my experience.", "NO ONE has ever delivered so royally on promises made by/in a book.", "Thank you.", "You can be sure that I'll give you and your book whatever publicity I can.\"" ]
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What's This Grunge Music I've heard About?
I have to agree with the others. Crunching riffs, double bass at times and melodic. There is a mixture of melody with some pretty heavy hitters on this. I think the album is heavier than lighter. There are a couple of songs and some parts of songs where Mr. Tad sings softly. You get chunky, heavy riffs with melodic, Punkish melody. I also agree, the music is done very well. Nice off beat rhythms, with decent drumming. Fairly heavy twangy bass. The songs are pretty catchy. Their music is just edgey enough to be more of a Grunge/Metal/Punk. I don't pick up on a fuzz sound or muddiness, nor any retro style licks. Not sure what the issue is with this album, I don't understand. Very nice Grunge album.As of 12/31/2012, Tad Doyle has another band, "Brothers of the Sonic Cloth". They are recoring an album as of this time. I read it was a Doom album, so may not be like Inhaler or Grunge.
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[ "I have to agree with the others.", "Crunching riffs, double bass at times and melodic.", "There is a mixture of melody with some pretty heavy hitters on this.", "I think the album is heavier than lighter.", "There are a couple of songs and some parts of songs where Mr.", "Tad sings softly.", "You get chunky, heavy riffs with melodic, Punkish melody.", "I also agree, the music is done very well.", "Nice off beat rhythms, with decent drumming.", "Fairly heavy twangy bass.", "The songs are pretty catchy.", "Their music is just edgey enough to be more of a Grunge/Metal/Punk.", "I don't pick up on a fuzz sound or muddiness, nor any retro style licks.", "Not sure what the issue is with this album, I don't understand.", "Very nice Grunge album.As of 12/31/2012, Tad Doyle has another band, \"Brothers of the Sonic Cloth\".", "They are recoring an album as of this time.", "I read it was a Doom album, so may not be like Inhaler or Grunge." ]
2
Good ASP.NET coverage but not for C# developers
This books covers pretty much all aspects of ASP.NET in good detail. The examples are well documented and many apply to common everyday problems. I've only two problems with the book:1. All the source is in VB.NET. I thought the book would offer the examples in both VB and C# or at least offer an online copy of the source in C#. But I admit this is my fault since I didn't check more carefully before I bought the book.2. The author constantly keeps refering to the samples "on the CD accompanying the book." I find this very annoying since there's NO cd accompanying the book! I'm not sure how this could've escaped the editors and the publisher. Either they knew there would be no CD and didn't care to revise the material or they didn't ship the CD. Having the source on CD is not a big deal since you can get it online, but it's just a matter of respecting the readers.
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[ "This books covers pretty much all aspects of ASP.NET in good detail.", "The examples are well documented and many apply to common everyday problems.", "I've only two problems with the book:1.", "All the source is in VB.NET.", "I thought the book would offer the examples in both VB and C# or at least offer an online copy of the source in C#.", "But I admit this is my fault since I didn't check more carefully before I bought the book.2. The author constantly keeps refering to the samples \"on the CD accompanying the book.\" I find this very annoying since there's NO cd accompanying the book!", "I'm not sure how this could've escaped the editors and the publisher.", "Either they knew there would be no CD and didn't care to revise the material or they didn't ship the CD.", "Having the source on CD is not a big deal since you can get it online, but it's just a matter of respecting the readers." ]
2
What a wonderful book!!
Now, I admit that I had a hard time getting into this book. The reason...The Ten Commandments! The image of Charlton Heston parting the Red Sea kept playing through my head. I eventually got over it, all due to the narrative that this wonderful author told this story. I found myself captivated. Hurston made Moses human, with human needs and problems. This made his faith more real. Wonderful, I can't praise it enough. Check out Chapter 27, pg. 180 for a famous quote. I couldn't help but to think that Hurston knew more than she was telling. I have the feeling that she forsaw the Civil Rights Movement, some 20 years before it actually happened, this book was published in 1939. Very good!!
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[ "Now, I admit that I had a hard time getting into this book.", "The reason...The Ten Commandments!", "The image of Charlton Heston parting the Red Sea kept playing through my head.", "I eventually got over it, all due to the narrative that this wonderful author told this story.", "I found myself captivated.", "Hurston made Moses human, with human needs and problems.", "This made his faith more real.", "Wonderful, I can't praise it enough.", "Check out Chapter 27, pg.", "180 for a famous quote.", "I couldn't help but to think that Hurston knew more than she was telling.", "I have the feeling that she forsaw the Civil Rights Movement, some 20 years before it actually happened, this book was published in 1939.", "Very good!!" ]
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Below par.
This book has many small editing errors throughout. Some pages are not numbered.A large percent of the photos are sub-standard in quality(Bad lighting and much too cluttered to see exactly what is being ref. in the text. See pages 472-474 and many others.)I think the Index is very poor. (As an example the word KNOCK is not included!)Many other important subjects are not included as well. Remote door locks are not adequately covered.Many of the glossary items only tell what an entry means, not what it does or how it fits into the system, or where it is covered in the book.The workbook suffers from some of the same problems as above but in addition has some plain lacking/wrong/improper instructions.The CD-ROM does not expand on the book to any great extent. Its videos do not show any engine applications at all. Only vary basic use of a V/A meter. The CD-ROM waveforms are not accompanied with any audio or text so it is hard to know what you are looking at and why.
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[ "This book has many small editing errors throughout.", "Some pages are not numbered.A large percent of the photos are sub-standard in quality(Bad lighting and much too cluttered to see exactly what is being ref.", "in the text.", "See pages 472-474 and many others.)I think the Index is very poor.", "(As an example the word KNOCK is not included!", ")Many other important subjects are not included as well.", "Remote door locks are not adequately covered.Many of the glossary items only tell what an entry means, not what it does or how it fits into the system, or where it is covered in the book.The workbook suffers from some of the same problems as above but in addition has some plain lacking/wrong/improper instructions.The CD-ROM does not expand on the book to any great extent.", "Its videos do not show any engine applications at all.", "Only vary basic use of a V/A meter.", "The CD-ROM waveforms are not accompanied with any audio or text so it is hard to know what you are looking at and why." ]
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Not the best walker
I received this as a gift for my daughter when she was nine months old. I had a different one like the Little Tykes, with my son. Compared to the Little Tykes this is useless. We have hard wood floors and this goes too fast for her. She is an adventurous girl but even she doesn't like the "feel" of it going so fast. With the Little Tykes my son was walking by 11 months on his own. My daughter, I think due to the lack of practice with the laugh and learn, is 12 months and still just cruising. If you have hard wood I would not purchuse this walker. Also, the way my daughter has to walk between the "legs" of the toy is uncomfortable for her. I know this one is expensive and many of you probably think the more expensive the better. This is not the case with this walker.
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[ "I received this as a gift for my daughter when she was nine months old.", "I had a different one like the Little Tykes, with my son.", "Compared to the Little Tykes this is useless.", "We have hard wood floors and this goes too fast for her.", "She is an adventurous girl but even she doesn't like the \"feel\" of it going so fast.", "With the Little Tykes my son was walking by 11 months on his own.", "My daughter, I think due to the lack of practice with the laugh and learn, is 12 months and still just cruising.", "If you have hard wood I would not purchuse this walker.", "Also, the way my daughter has to walk between the \"legs\" of the toy is uncomfortable for her.", "I know this one is expensive and many of you probably think the more expensive the better.", "This is not the case with this walker." ]
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Failed in 9 months, bad customer service
When it worked it was pretty nice. Integrates with Quickbooks and several other accounting programs nicely. However, mine started failing after 8-9 months. It was sent back to Acroprint for warranty repair. 2 weeks later they ship it to wrong company! Still lost. No replacement.SO... TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SUPPORT. Hard to get answers by phone, web based support is very poor. Oh, and the thing broke. Take your chances. If you get a good one that doesn't need service you'll be OK, otherwise beware.
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[ "When it worked it was pretty nice.", "Integrates with Quickbooks and several other accounting programs nicely.", "However, mine started failing after 8-9 months.", "It was sent back to Acroprint for warranty repair.", "2 weeks later they ship it to wrong company!", "Still lost.", "No replacement.SO... TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SUPPORT.", "Hard to get answers by phone, web based support is very poor.", "Oh, and the thing broke.", "Take your chances.", "If you get a good one that doesn't need service you'll be OK, otherwise beware." ]
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Works miracles...Saved my Dogs Life!!!
A year ago my veterinarian told me that my dog Tulip had the worst arthritis he'd ever seen. I saw the great reviews and started this product. It worked so great that I forgot my dog had arthritis because she no longer showed symptoms and I stopped the product. She immediately worsened. I tried other products with no success and eventually was using narcotics 24/7. My dog would stand and fall over and I had to drag her across the floor to take her outside. Thankfully I remembered this product and ordered it again. Remarkably Tulip my bulldog has done super the last few days. This is an amazing product. I thought I was going to have to put my dog down all December and especially Christmas week. Now she's got her wiggly bum back!!! I am so happy for us!
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[ "A year ago my veterinarian told me that my dog Tulip had the worst arthritis he'd ever seen.", "I saw the great reviews and started this product.", "It worked so great that I forgot my dog had arthritis because she no longer showed symptoms and I stopped the product.", "She immediately worsened.", "I tried other products with no success and eventually was using narcotics 24/7.", "My dog would stand and fall over and I had to drag her across the floor to take her outside.", "Thankfully I remembered this product and ordered it again.", "Remarkably Tulip my bulldog has done super the last few days.", "This is an amazing product.", "I thought I was going to have to put my dog down all December and especially Christmas week.", "Now she's got her wiggly bum back!!!", "I am so happy for us!" ]
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What the Heck Was That?
This movie was so bad on so many levels. First off it is a lousy adaptation of Marie Antoinette's story. Kirsten Dunst isn't anymore believable as Marie than Flavor Flav would be, please. She does not have the range or ability to pull off this type of role.I couldn't even take this movie seriously. It was like Marie Antoinette for the MTV crowd. It was pathetic. The film accomplished nothing. All we see is Dunst in beautiful costumes, eating and whining about not getting it on with her husband.I kept watching hoping it would get better and it never did. And what was with the modern soundtrack for a period film?Awful, just awful. I thought The Other Boleyn Girl was bad but that's a masterpiece compared to this crap.The only thing good about this film were the costumes and the scenery. Save your time, your money and your sanity and go watch something else.
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[ "This movie was so bad on so many levels.", "First off it is a lousy adaptation of Marie Antoinette's story.", "Kirsten Dunst isn't anymore believable as Marie than Flavor Flav would be, please.", "She does not have the range or ability to pull off this type of role.I couldn't even take this movie seriously.", "It was like Marie Antoinette for the MTV crowd.", "It was pathetic.", "The film accomplished nothing.", "All we see is Dunst in beautiful costumes, eating and whining about not getting it on with her husband.I kept watching hoping it would get better and it never did.", "And what was with the modern soundtrack for a period film?", "Awful, just awful.", "I thought The Other Boleyn Girl was bad but that's a masterpiece compared to this crap.The only thing good about this film were the costumes and the scenery.", "Save your time, your money and your sanity and go watch something else." ]
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UGH! Zero stars should be an option!
Ended up in the trash same day I bought it. Worst movie ever! The description made the movie sound way more interesting than it is. I was bored out of my mind. I really thought it would get better but it did not. The characters have no personality. It is painful to watch. This guy ends up sleeping around on his wife. And she ends up having an affair. That is about all that happens. I will think twice before purchasing a movie when nobody else has written a review yet.
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[ "Ended up in the trash same day I bought it.", "Worst movie ever!", "The description made the movie sound way more interesting than it is.", "I was bored out of my mind.", "I really thought it would get better but it did not.", "The characters have no personality.", "It is painful to watch.", "This guy ends up sleeping around on his wife.", "And she ends up having an affair.", "That is about all that happens.", "I will think twice before purchasing a movie when nobody else has written a review yet." ]
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A Page Turner, Well, A CD Listener
This is the Bible put to audio like it has never been done before. In fact this may create an entirely new genre of audio books. This is not simply read. It is acted and enacted. "Inspired by the Bible Experience" is a 19-set collection of African American actors reading with passion the story of the New Testament. The musical accompaniment adds the final ingredient for a delightfully moving rendition of God's Word. Honestly, I normally avoid all audio books. I am a reader, not a listener. Then I heard a Zondervan editor talking it up and I had to give it a chance. I am thrilled that I did. If there is one audio version of the Bible to buy and listen to, it is this one.Reviewer: Bob Kellemen, Ph.D., is the author of Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction , Soul Physicians, and Spiritual Friends.
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[ "This is the Bible put to audio like it has never been done before.", "In fact this may create an entirely new genre of audio books.", "This is not simply read.", "It is acted and enacted.", "\"Inspired by the Bible Experience\" is a 19-set collection of African American actors reading with passion the story of the New Testament.", "The musical accompaniment adds the final ingredient for a delightfully moving rendition of God's Word.", "Honestly, I normally avoid all audio books.", "I am a reader, not a listener.", "Then I heard a Zondervan editor talking it up and I had to give it a chance.", "I am thrilled that I did.", "If there is one audio version of the Bible to buy and listen to, it is this one.Reviewer: Bob Kellemen, Ph.D., is the author of Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction , Soul Physicians, and Spiritual Friends." ]
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Letterman Store Should not be trusted.
I purchased a dish network remote back in Feb. The product did arrive before guaranteed time. However it did not work. I had a hard time getting in contact with Letterman store as they would not respond to my e-mails. I posted a review. That got his attention. He then sent me an e mail asking me to remove my bad remarks and that he would refund me my product. He sent me a bad check from an account that had been closed down. So not only did I miss out on my product and funds from purchasing the remote. I have now also been charged fees through my bank for trying to deposit a bad check. Letterman Store should not be trusted so please do not go through what I have gone through and end up with product that are broke and not even get your money back.
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[ "I purchased a dish network remote back in Feb.", "The product did arrive before guaranteed time.", "However it did not work.", "I had a hard time getting in contact with Letterman store as they would not respond to my e-mails.", "I posted a review.", "That got his attention.", "He then sent me an e mail asking me to remove my bad remarks and that he would refund me my product.", "He sent me a bad check from an account that had been closed down.", "So not only did I miss out on my product and funds from purchasing the remote.", "I have now also been charged fees through my bank for trying to deposit a bad check.", "Letterman Store should not be trusted so please do not go through what I have gone through and end up with product that are broke and not even get your money back." ]
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Does the job... However you lose significant quality!
This idea is a very good one. It works. However, there are only 4 stations that you can transmit to and those stations, depending on where you live might already have a strong signal going out on it. Where I live, in Chicago, it does an average job. However, there are more than noticeable spots of interference in the frequency. It's extremely annoying to have this thing in the car and get good sound for about 5 minutes and then all of a sudden start hearing interference. It's definitely better if you use it in the house next to a stereo system. For the car, plain and simple, it stinks. For home, it does a much better job. The Griffin made Itrip is worse than this, even though it can transmit to any frequency. So if I had to chose between the two, I probably would pick this one.
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[ "This idea is a very good one.", "It works.", "However, there are only 4 stations that you can transmit to and those stations, depending on where you live might already have a strong signal going out on it.", "Where I live, in Chicago, it does an average job.", "However, there are more than noticeable spots of interference in the frequency.", "It's extremely annoying to have this thing in the car and get good sound for about 5 minutes and then all of a sudden start hearing interference.", "It's definitely better if you use it in the house next to a stereo system.", "For the car, plain and simple, it stinks.", "For home, it does a much better job.", "The Griffin made Itrip is worse than this, even though it can transmit to any frequency.", "So if I had to chose between the two, I probably would pick this one." ]
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Front Husky Liners Mud Guard (pack of 2)
I looked around before I ordered mud guards. It was raining almost every day and living on a dirt road didn't help. I had to clean my Hummer H3 all the time because mud would be all the way up to the windows. When I read the other review that said these were wide I thought I would try them. My tires are wide and I wanted something to cover good. My husband put them on in no time at all and he said they went on easy. Then I waited and it didn't rain for a couple of weeks. Well, finally it rained and I went out just to try the mud guards. I am very excited to say I no longer have mud all over the side of my white Hummer. I'm not sure why they would make a Hummer without these already installed. They look great, like factory made. Shipping was so fast... Love them!!!
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[ "I looked around before I ordered mud guards.", "It was raining almost every day and living on a dirt road didn't help.", "I had to clean my Hummer H3 all the time because mud would be all the way up to the windows.", "When I read the other review that said these were wide I thought I would try them.", "My tires are wide and I wanted something to cover good.", "My husband put them on in no time at all and he said they went on easy.", "Then I waited and it didn't rain for a couple of weeks.", "Well, finally it rained and I went out just to try the mud guards.", "I am very excited to say I no longer have mud all over the side of my white Hummer.", "I'm not sure why they would make a Hummer without these already installed.", "They look great, like factory made.", "Shipping was so fast... Love them!!!" ]
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Worship can't possibly get better than this.....
There aren't even words to describe the kind of feeling I get singing along with these songs. I'm quite the youngin' (19 to be exact), and this music hits the spot with me! This is the kind of worship I can get into!You Are Worthy of My Praise-Barlowgirl/Big Daddy Weave: BEST worship song! I love singing this one in church as well as along with the CD!! Barlowgirl is such a fantastic group of girls singing about the issues teenage girls face these days. I got my cousins ages 9-14 listening to this music, and they LOVE it. So I would also recommend the Barlow Girls CD.Alot of the songs on this CD I've heard on radio stations such as K-Love. These songs are really hitting home with a lot of people I know. They can just pop this CD into the CD player and just get lost in it, which is such a blessing. Please, buy this CD! You won't regret it for a moment!
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[ "There aren't even words to describe the kind of feeling I get singing along with these songs.", "I'm quite the youngin' (19 to be exact), and this music hits the spot with me!", "This is the kind of worship I can get into!", "You Are Worthy of My Praise-Barlowgirl/Big Daddy Weave: BEST worship song!", "I love singing this one in church as well as along with the CD!!", "Barlowgirl is such a fantastic group of girls singing about the issues teenage girls face these days.", "I got my cousins ages 9-14 listening to this music, and they LOVE it.", "So I would also recommend the Barlow Girls CD.Alot of the songs on this CD I've heard on radio stations such as K-Love.", "These songs are really hitting home with a lot of people I know.", "They can just pop this CD into the CD player and just get lost in it, which is such a blessing.", "Please, buy this CD!", "You won't regret it for a moment!" ]
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Dead on sniper scope
This is my first mil dot scope. I've always used MOA scopes. I'm exploring long range hunting and thought this scope for the price would be a great way to find out if I could use the mil dot system, if I would even like this system and it was very affordable. I belong to a gun club where there are a very wide variety of scopes on the line. This one is hard to beat for clarity and ease of use. I can slip the scales on the turrets and the parallax is very easy and fast to adjust. I would have to spend a lot more then my marriage would stand to find a better scope. It enabled me to put shots on a 10" steel disk at 400 meters from the first shot. My scope is mounted on a Remington 700 ADL in .270. The rifle has been accurized so it will do 500 to 700 meters with tight shot groups. This scope will handle distances out to 725 meters for my .270 ballistics. I have every confidence in this scope to make ethical one shot kills on deer sized critters to 400 meters.
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[ "This is my first mil dot scope.", "I've always used MOA scopes.", "I'm exploring long range hunting and thought this scope for the price would be a great way to find out if I could use the mil dot system, if I would even like this system and it was very affordable.", "I belong to a gun club where there are a very wide variety of scopes on the line.", "This one is hard to beat for clarity and ease of use.", "I can slip the scales on the turrets and the parallax is very easy and fast to adjust.", "I would have to spend a lot more then my marriage would stand to find a better scope.", "It enabled me to put shots on a 10\" steel disk at 400 meters from the first shot.", "My scope is mounted on a Remington 700 ADL in .270.", "The rifle has been accurized so it will do 500 to 700 meters with tight shot groups.", "This scope will handle distances out to 725 meters for my .270 ballistics.", "I have every confidence in this scope to make ethical one shot kills on deer sized critters to 400 meters." ]
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Don't miss it!
I absolutely adored this book. YES, I love to cook ... but never fantasized about the commercial kitchen realm. I still don't care to work in one, but now I know what it's like! Bill Buford is my favorite type of writer -- witty, with perspective, and he takes you into HIS world through HIS eyes. I can't recommend it highly enough. He had me consistently laughing out loud during a Florida beach vacation and I had to read several segments to my vacation buddies to explain my delight. I kept saying, "I never KNEW that!" Honestly, toward the end of the book when he worked for a butcher, I was pretty disgusted and sped read through a chapter, as I have eaten primarily vegetarian for 20+ years. But I wouldn't miss this reading experience for the world. Read it now! I came home ready to use my kitchen in new ways!
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[ "I absolutely adored this book.", "YES, I love to cook ... but never fantasized about the commercial kitchen realm.", "I still don't care to work in one, but now I know what it's like!", "Bill Buford is my favorite type of writer -- witty, with perspective, and he takes you into HIS world through HIS eyes.", "I can't recommend it highly enough.", "He had me consistently laughing out loud during a Florida beach vacation and I had to read several segments to my vacation buddies to explain my delight.", "I kept saying, \"I never KNEW that!", "\" Honestly, toward the end of the book when he worked for a butcher, I was pretty disgusted and sped read through a chapter, as I have eaten primarily vegetarian for 20+ years.", "But I wouldn't miss this reading experience for the world.", "Read it now!", "I came home ready to use my kitchen in new ways!" ]
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I bought this when I was...stupid
When I bought this kit I was about 14 or 15 years old, and wanted to get started in the craft. The 'witch' behind the counter told me it was good. I took it home and looked at it. Then called my friend to tell her about it (A hereditary witch). She said she'd call me back on it. I put it in my car for the few days and during the few days my car would have 'wierd' trouble. When I pressed on the brake it would accelerate, the turns felt different. My mechanic/father could find anything wrong. My friend finally called me back and I told her the news about my car. Her mother said to bring it over. She buried the yes/no and goddess/god coin and threw the book away. I took the rest of it out of my car and it went back to normal. I still have the pentacle in my car and the salt and rope in my room. I like her other book, but I perfer the writings of Ann Moura.
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[ "When I bought this kit I was about 14 or 15 years old, and wanted to get started in the craft.", "The 'witch' behind the counter told me it was good.", "I took it home and looked at it.", "Then called my friend to tell her about it (A hereditary witch).", "She said she'd call me back on it.", "I put it in my car for the few days and during the few days my car would have 'wierd' trouble.", "When I pressed on the brake it would accelerate, the turns felt different.", "My mechanic/father could find anything wrong.", "My friend finally called me back and I told her the news about my car.", "Her mother said to bring it over.", "She buried the yes/no and goddess/god coin and threw the book away.", "I took the rest of it out of my car and it went back to normal.", "I still have the pentacle in my car and the salt and rope in my room.", "I like her other book, but I perfer the writings of Ann Moura." ]
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RETURNED THE STROLLER AFTER TWO DAYS.
THIS STROLLER SEEMS LIKE IT IS GOING TO BE GREAT. BUT NO.CONS..... THE SEATS DO NOT SIT UP ALL THE WAY. MY 2 YR. OLD COULDN'T STAND IT. MY 9 MO. OLD LOOKED COMFY....BUT BECAUSE OF THE SEAT NOT SITTING UP ALL THE WAY..SHE WAS SLIDING DOWN. SO WAS MY 2 YR. OLD. THE FOOT REST WERE IN A BAD SPOT. (WAY TOO HIGH) MY SONS FEET JUST HUNG THERE. THE BASKETS ARE REALLY SMALL. NO SNACK TRAYS(...AND I THINK SNACKS ARE A LIFE SAVER AT THE STORE.) THE BUCKLES ARE REALLY REALLY HARD TO OPEN.THE ONLY PROS....LIGHT WEIGHT, COMPACT FOLD, PRETTY EASY TO STEER,AND SEPRATE HOODS.**I USE A GRACO SIDE BY SIDE I GOT FROM A FRIEND. IT IS NICE. easy to push, seats sit up all the way. or lay back a the way. two huge baskets. ONLY CON.. NO SNACK TRAY AND ONLY ONE HOOD...BLOWS BACK WHEN IT IS WINDY.** (chicago)i think i'll fork over the extra $$ for the peg. : )
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[ "THIS STROLLER SEEMS LIKE IT IS GOING TO BE GREAT.", "BUT NO.CONS..... THE SEATS DO NOT SIT UP ALL THE WAY.", "MY 2 YR.", "OLD COULDN'T STAND IT.", "MY 9 MO.", "OLD LOOKED COMFY....BUT BECAUSE OF THE SEAT NOT SITTING UP ALL THE WAY..SHE WAS SLIDING DOWN.", "SO WAS MY 2 YR.", "OLD.", "THE FOOT REST WERE IN A BAD SPOT.", "(WAY TOO HIGH) MY SONS FEET JUST HUNG THERE.", "THE BASKETS ARE REALLY SMALL.", "NO SNACK TRAYS(...AND I THINK SNACKS ARE A LIFE SAVER AT THE STORE.) THE BUCKLES ARE REALLY REALLY HARD TO OPEN.THE ONLY PROS....LIGHT WEIGHT, COMPACT FOLD, PRETTY EASY TO STEER,AND SEPRATE HOODS.**I USE A GRACO SIDE BY SIDE I GOT FROM A FRIEND.", "IT IS NICE.", "easy to push, seats sit up all the way.", "or lay back a the way.", "two huge baskets.", "ONLY CON..", "NO SNACK TRAY AND ONLY ONE HOOD...BLOWS BACK WHEN IT IS WINDY.** (chicago)i think i'll fork over the extra $$ for the peg.", ": )" ]
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Another great product and seller from Amazon.
This set is the best. Picture is great and the extra bonus features are great as well. You will not go wrong with this product and the picture is great also. I have not had any problems as others have claimed in their review. They may need to buy a new DVD player. I have used on my laptop and PS3 with not one problem. The only thing I do not like is that you can not select to play all the shows at once. You have to watch one then select to watch the next. Not a problem just me. lolWorth every cent and cannot beat the price. I received super fast the seller was great and gave all the information.
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[ "This set is the best.", "Picture is great and the extra bonus features are great as well.", "You will not go wrong with this product and the picture is great also.", "I have not had any problems as others have claimed in their review.", "They may need to buy a new DVD player.", "I have used on my laptop and PS3 with not one problem.", "The only thing I do not like is that you can not select to play all the shows at once.", "You have to watch one then select to watch the next.", "Not a problem just me.", "lolWorth every cent and cannot beat the price.", "I received super fast the seller was great and gave all the information." ]
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Bland Tamales
I bought this for my girlfriend as a birthday present. Thankfully, I bought her a second present as well, because these tamales turned out to be utterly underwhelming. They were bland and tasted mostly of corn meal. The only one that had a little taste to it was the mushroom one. If you get these, I recommend pouring on some hot sauce. The tamales were also quite small. I suppose I've never had true tamales before, but these were nothing like what I expected. They came frozen solid were squished flat. They were about 3.5" long and 0.5" thick. You would easily have to eat a whole package of them to feel full. Of course, that's not a problem, because they're all frozen into one giant block, resulting in your having to peel them off of one another unless you want to eat all six. The only good thing was they shipped on time and in a nicely packaged box with a large chunk of dry ice. I'm never ordering these again.
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[ "I bought this for my girlfriend as a birthday present.", "Thankfully, I bought her a second present as well, because these tamales turned out to be utterly underwhelming.", "They were bland and tasted mostly of corn meal.", "The only one that had a little taste to it was the mushroom one.", "If you get these, I recommend pouring on some hot sauce.", "The tamales were also quite small.", "I suppose I've never had true tamales before, but these were nothing like what I expected.", "They came frozen solid were squished flat.", "They were about 3.5\" long and 0.5\" thick.", "You would easily have to eat a whole package of them to feel full.", "Of course, that's not a problem, because they're all frozen into one giant block, resulting in your having to peel them off of one another unless you want to eat all six.", "The only good thing was they shipped on time and in a nicely packaged box with a large chunk of dry ice.", "I'm never ordering these again." ]
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Spiffy French Software
I've tried several French software packages (and wasted a great deal of money), including Learn French Now!, Instant Immersion French, and others. This software, Smart Start French, is honestly the spiffiest of the lot. Unlike the others, this software gives a comprehensive approach--you do writing, reading, and listening. (And speaking, if you're brave!) Plus, you get a cassette, an audio CD, *and* a CD ROM, plus the grammar workbook thingie. Other software packages seem to overhype themselves and claim they will teach you more than they realistically can. This software, by contrast, is a lot of work precisely because it is comprehensive--but I really think you can learn some French from it. And, it's fun. It's more expensive than other packages, but I honestly think it's worth the extra money. (It's cheaper than a $400 class at the community college in any case.) That's my two centimes' worth.
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[ "I've tried several French software packages (and wasted a great deal of money), including Learn French Now!", ", Instant Immersion French, and others.", "This software, Smart Start French, is honestly the spiffiest of the lot.", "Unlike the others, this software gives a comprehensive approach--you do writing, reading, and listening.", "(And speaking, if you're brave!", ") Plus, you get a cassette, an audio CD, *and* a CD ROM, plus the grammar workbook thingie.", "Other software packages seem to overhype themselves and claim they will teach you more than they realistically can.", "This software, by contrast, is a lot of work precisely because it is comprehensive--but I really think you can learn some French from it.", "And, it's fun.", "It's more expensive than other packages, but I honestly think it's worth the extra money.", "(It's cheaper than a $400 class at the community college in any case.) That's my two centimes' worth." ]
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Good Watch But Poor Band
The watch itself is fine. Nice looking and runs great. Unfortunately, the band is a piece of junk. It broke on me in less than a month. I sent it back to Invicta and they fixed it, but it took weeks to get back and I had to pay the shipping costs. About a year later the band came apart again. I fixed it that time, but it repeatedly came apart. The band also tarnished quite easily. I finally just took the band off and replaced it with a wide rubber one. I know this wasn't a super expensive watch, but I expected better quality materials from Invicta. Save your money and buy a nice Seiko.
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[ "The watch itself is fine.", "Nice looking and runs great.", "Unfortunately, the band is a piece of junk.", "It broke on me in less than a month.", "I sent it back to Invicta and they fixed it, but it took weeks to get back and I had to pay the shipping costs.", "About a year later the band came apart again.", "I fixed it that time, but it repeatedly came apart.", "The band also tarnished quite easily.", "I finally just took the band off and replaced it with a wide rubber one.", "I know this wasn't a super expensive watch, but I expected better quality materials from Invicta.", "Save your money and buy a nice Seiko." ]
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I am not a goth
Hannah Marcus is an artist who combines atmospheric music with literary leanings. Like some of her heroes like Nick Cave and Michael Gira, it seems like we have a novelist here who has turned singer. Not only that but she also has collaborated with Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Rick Moody on most of this record. All which makes something that many fans of Leonard Cohen would admire. The songs are slow, quiet, and subtle. She grew up on the music of Red House Painters and American Music Club too. All of which is more popular in Europe. They enjoy this gloom and doom. People would be better if they got their heads around this record. While not outrageous and novel, it is still an important statement. It is a subtle message, yearning for listeners beyond the goth crowd.
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[ "Hannah Marcus is an artist who combines atmospheric music with literary leanings.", "Like some of her heroes like Nick Cave and Michael Gira, it seems like we have a novelist here who has turned singer.", "Not only that but she also has collaborated with Godspeed You!", "Black Emperor and Rick Moody on most of this record.", "All which makes something that many fans of Leonard Cohen would admire.", "The songs are slow, quiet, and subtle.", "She grew up on the music of Red House Painters and American Music Club too.", "All of which is more popular in Europe.", "They enjoy this gloom and doom.", "People would be better if they got their heads around this record.", "While not outrageous and novel, it is still an important statement.", "It is a subtle message, yearning for listeners beyond the goth crowd." ]
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Shipped used / broken
This item was shipped quickly and arrived at my door in only a few days however, the gun was broken on arrival. The orange barrel was missing. Cleanly, as if sawn off. I checked the box & packing material twice for the piece and it's just not there. Since the box was well sealed and undamaged on arrival I can only assume that it was sent in that condition. Yes, as others have noted, the gun is very light/fragile plastic and will not stand-up to kid use/abuse. It is more suitable as a Halloween costume accessory as it only needs to last one night. That was my intent as Grandson #1 will be a Gangster this year. Unfortunately, with Halloween being this Sunday we are now scrambling for another gun.UPDATE - I called Amazon this morning to cancel the return that I initiated yesterday. As it turns out...7 year old boys like Tommy Guns without the orange tip just as well as, if not better than, those with one. Go figure!
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[ "This item was shipped quickly and arrived at my door in only a few days however, the gun was broken on arrival.", "The orange barrel was missing.", "Cleanly, as if sawn off.", "I checked the box & packing material twice for the piece and it's just not there.", "Since the box was well sealed and undamaged on arrival I can only assume that it was sent in that condition.", "Yes, as others have noted, the gun is very light/fragile plastic and will not stand-up to kid use/abuse.", "It is more suitable as a Halloween costume accessory as it only needs to last one night.", "That was my intent as Grandson #1 will be a Gangster this year.", "Unfortunately, with Halloween being this Sunday we are now scrambling for another gun.UPDATE - I called Amazon this morning to cancel the return that I initiated yesterday.", "As it turns out...7 year old boys like Tommy Guns without the orange tip just as well as, if not better than, those with one.", "Go figure!" ]
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Good Beginner Manual
I purchased this book several months before I started working with an excellent instructor. As a true "never fired a gun before" beginner, working with a .22 pistol, I found the very basic, simple, clear instruction provided to be very helpful. This author writes for the individual interested in shooting competitively for accuracy. The same basic techniques will apply for combat (defensive) training. As you advance, there are distinct differences. If you are a beginner interested in target shooting, buy this book. If you are interested in self-defense, then you may want to look elsewhere. Although I learn well from books, and always have, I must encourage any beginner to find a good instructor. Finding the good ones can be difficult. (See Jinnib review.) Bottom line. The book was worth the money to me.
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[ "I purchased this book several months before I started working with an excellent instructor.", "As a true \"never fired a gun before\" beginner, working with a .22 pistol, I found the very basic, simple, clear instruction provided to be very helpful.", "This author writes for the individual interested in shooting competitively for accuracy.", "The same basic techniques will apply for combat (defensive) training.", "As you advance, there are distinct differences.", "If you are a beginner interested in target shooting, buy this book.", "If you are interested in self-defense, then you may want to look elsewhere.", "Although I learn well from books, and always have, I must encourage any beginner to find a good instructor.", "Finding the good ones can be difficult.", "(See Jinnib review.) Bottom line.", "The book was worth the money to me." ]
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Loved PSG, hated what Funimation did to it. :(
I saw PSG on Crunchyroll and thought it was hilarious and so well done. Not an anime for everyone, but funny as all get out.Tried Funimation's version and nearly cried. They screwed up not just the subbing (subtitling is not well done) but dubbing - the English cast and translation is horrid!They took what was a trashy show and threw it to the bottom of the gutter. There were more f-bombs in the 1st episode of the English translation than just about the whole original series. It lost is humor after 5 minutes. So sad.The original cast was 100 times better. I don't think the folks at funimation even speak the original language if this is how they translated the sub-titles. Pathetic.*sigh* Poor Panty, poor Stocking...poor Garterbelt! I didn't even get to Brief. *sigh*At least the soundtrack rocks.
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[ "I saw PSG on Crunchyroll and thought it was hilarious and so well done.", "Not an anime for everyone, but funny as all get out.Tried Funimation's version and nearly cried.", "They screwed up not just the subbing (subtitling is not well done) but dubbing - the English cast and translation is horrid!", "They took what was a trashy show and threw it to the bottom of the gutter.", "There were more f-bombs in the 1st episode of the English translation than just about the whole original series.", "It lost is humor after 5 minutes.", "So sad.The original cast was 100 times better.", "I don't think the folks at funimation even speak the original language if this is how they translated the sub-titles.", "Pathetic.*sigh* Poor Panty, poor Stocking...poor Garterbelt!", "I didn't even get to Brief.", "*sigh*At least the soundtrack rocks." ]
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buyer beware
I thought this was one of the worst romance novels I ever read. First of all there was no romance. The hero was a perfect specimen of the male body. He also slept with more women than 50 men put together. Not at all my idea of a romantic figure. The heroine was immature and idiotic. What a stupid reason for not giving the hero a chance. Plus, she was also too perfectly formed to be believed. I hated the protagonist Adam. He was a spoiled little boy in a perfect man's body. The fact that this story was supposed to take place in Scotland was almost beside the point. If you are looking for a Highlands of Scotland book, this is not it.If you don't want to read a book about two men who have no redeeming qualities fighting over a woman who was too stupid to be believed, don't read this book. Romance was the very last thing this book was about.
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[ "I thought this was one of the worst romance novels I ever read.", "First of all there was no romance.", "The hero was a perfect specimen of the male body.", "He also slept with more women than 50 men put together.", "Not at all my idea of a romantic figure.", "The heroine was immature and idiotic.", "What a stupid reason for not giving the hero a chance.", "Plus, she was also too perfectly formed to be believed.", "I hated the protagonist Adam.", "He was a spoiled little boy in a perfect man's body.", "The fact that this story was supposed to take place in Scotland was almost beside the point.", "If you are looking for a Highlands of Scotland book, this is not it.If you don't want to read a book about two men who have no redeeming qualities fighting over a woman who was too stupid to be believed, don't read this book.", "Romance was the very last thing this book was about." ]
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New album = Same Formula = Same Tim
Well let's just see how this CD compares to all of his last albums.1. Didn't write a single word or note? Check.2. Still whines like a prepubesent boy? Check.3. Album cover photos that confirm he should really come out of the closet? Check.4. Singing heartfelt tender songs that have nothing to do with him and he's just a poser trying to reap more millions? Check.5. A talantless hack who survives the music business thanks to sheep who buy it? Check.6. Still crooning pop songs but calling it country? Check.Yep guess that about covers it. Tim is Tim and he'll always be Tim. As long as there are idiots in the world with no taste at all in music, Tim will continue to live a lifestyle that he never deserved. Maybe one day America will wake up and throw away all their country pop albums and return to the days when country was real. So-called 'New Country' is a joke, and Tim McGraw is the lead Jester.
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[ "Well let's just see how this CD compares to all of his last albums.1. Didn't write a single word or note?", "Check.2. Still whines like a prepubesent boy?", "Check.3. Album cover photos that confirm he should really come out of the closet?", "Check.4. Singing heartfelt tender songs that have nothing to do with him and he's just a poser trying to reap more millions?", "Check.5. A talantless hack who survives the music business thanks to sheep who buy it?", "Check.6. Still crooning pop songs but calling it country?", "Check.Yep guess that about covers it.", "Tim is Tim and he'll always be Tim.", "As long as there are idiots in the world with no taste at all in music, Tim will continue to live a lifestyle that he never deserved.", "Maybe one day America will wake up and throw away all their country pop albums and return to the days when country was real.", "So-called 'New Country' is a joke, and Tim McGraw is the lead Jester." ]
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HORRID ENDING
I recieved this book for Christmas and I read it. It was TERRIBLE! She complained all through the book, falls for the undercover cop, and then acuses a person you just meet 5 pages ago of being the person who killed her mother. Then it gets into the trial and do I care? NO! Then the prisioner escaped by faking a sezure then attacks her in her tree house! He falls and the old untrwady house fell on top of him. Then the undercover cop comes in and claimes he wants to be one of her lovers. How corny is that? Then the book ends? The entire story is rushed, everyone is one dimmentional, and it's a HORRID ending! It's just not good at all and I wouldn't recomend it.
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[ "I recieved this book for Christmas and I read it.", "It was TERRIBLE!", "She complained all through the book, falls for the undercover cop, and then acuses a person you just meet 5 pages ago of being the person who killed her mother.", "Then it gets into the trial and do I care?", "NO!", "Then the prisioner escaped by faking a sezure then attacks her in her tree house!", "He falls and the old untrwady house fell on top of him.", "Then the undercover cop comes in and claimes he wants to be one of her lovers.", "How corny is that?", "Then the book ends?", "The entire story is rushed, everyone is one dimmentional, and it's a HORRID ending!", "It's just not good at all and I wouldn't recomend it." ]
2
This is one of my favorite soundtracks
I am a great fan of all Star Wars music and especially to this one. It has a good combination of different music kinds. Disc one contains beautifull and interesting themes,while the disc two has more victorious action music. John Williams is also my favorite composer in film scores. He has so easy for making melodys and themes for different characters. This soundtrack has much lighter music than the sequels. For example,the Force theme,first heard in Imperial Attack,is the perfect introduction theme. The "Main Titles/Rebel Blockade Runner" is the perfect,massive main theme. If you want action music, "The Battle of Yavin" is a good,nine-minute track filled with different melodys. And the Ceremony Music heard at the end of disc 2 is the grand finale - a victorious version of the Force theme. The Burning Homestead is filled with a very sad version of the same theme. I hope this review is helpfull to you...
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[ "I am a great fan of all Star Wars music and especially to this one.", "It has a good combination of different music kinds.", "Disc one contains beautifull and interesting themes,while the disc two has more victorious action music.", "John Williams is also my favorite composer in film scores.", "He has so easy for making melodys and themes for different characters.", "This soundtrack has much lighter music than the sequels.", "For example,the Force theme,first heard in Imperial Attack,is the perfect introduction theme.", "The \"Main Titles/Rebel Blockade Runner\" is the perfect,massive main theme.", "If you want action music, \"The Battle of Yavin\" is a good,nine-minute track filled with different melodys.", "And the Ceremony Music heard at the end of disc 2 is the grand finale - a victorious version of the Force theme.", "The Burning Homestead is filled with a very sad version of the same theme.", "I hope this review is helpfull to you..." ]
2
COMMERCIAL GRADE ALL THE WAY!!
I used the tan colored epoxyshield with the paint flakes. I thought it turned out great! It had a very nice gloss and it looked sharp. I had used it once before and it came out nice too, but it didn't do a very good job with tire marks. This time I decided to try the clearcoat. I wasn't expecting much from a "non commercial" product. Wow was I wrong! This stuff rocks!! It is a two part clearcoat that should be applied immediately. I used two kits for my three car garage (I put it on slightly heavier). The gloss it has is out of this world! The left over product I had, I left in the paint tray. Two days later I looked at it. Its as hard as a rock. I truly feel as though I have an impenetrable sealer over my paint job. You can not go wrong with this clearcoat. Like the others though, preparation is everything. TIP: If using the anti-slip packet, STIR OFTEN!
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[ "I used the tan colored epoxyshield with the paint flakes.", "I thought it turned out great!", "It had a very nice gloss and it looked sharp.", "I had used it once before and it came out nice too, but it didn't do a very good job with tire marks.", "This time I decided to try the clearcoat.", "I wasn't expecting much from a \"non commercial\" product.", "Wow was I wrong!", "This stuff rocks!!", "It is a two part clearcoat that should be applied immediately.", "I used two kits for my three car garage (I put it on slightly heavier).", "The gloss it has is out of this world!", "The left over product I had, I left in the paint tray.", "Two days later I looked at it.", "Its as hard as a rock.", "I truly feel as though I have an impenetrable sealer over my paint job.", "You can not go wrong with this clearcoat.", "Like the others though, preparation is everything.", "TIP: If using the anti-slip packet, STIR OFTEN!" ]
2
Totally! Or not...
At first glance, this toy looks uber awesome. Makes you wanna buy it... Well, lets look over it from my persepective, before hand.First off, her make-up. I think MGA was going for the new-wave/mod looking pop star. Or, so I hope. I think they went a tad over board with that. I mean, checkered lips? But the make-up looks very nice. No big problems there.Secondly, comes Cloe's hair. Meh, it's pigtails. What can you do?And next, the fashion. It's debatable. They took that modern look to a whole new level. Let's just give them credit for that, and move on.Last, is her over all appearence. She matches and there's none of that classic Bratz "over-exposure". I'm not a big fan of pop stars or high-tech futuristic looking stuff, so this doll isn't my cup of tea. That's my opinion, take it or leave it.Thanks for your time. If you get this doll, enjoy it for what it's got. Chao!
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[ "At first glance, this toy looks uber awesome.", "Makes you wanna buy it... Well, lets look over it from my persepective, before hand.First off, her make-up.", "I think MGA was going for the new-wave/mod looking pop star.", "Or, so I hope.", "I think they went a tad over board with that.", "I mean, checkered lips?", "But the make-up looks very nice.", "No big problems there.Secondly, comes Cloe's hair.", "Meh, it's pigtails.", "What can you do?", "And next, the fashion.", "It's debatable.", "They took that modern look to a whole new level.", "Let's just give them credit for that, and move on.Last, is her over all appearence.", "She matches and there's none of that classic Bratz \"over-exposure\".", "I'm not a big fan of pop stars or high-tech futuristic looking stuff, so this doll isn't my cup of tea.", "That's my opinion, take it or leave it.Thanks for your time.", "If you get this doll, enjoy it for what it's got.", "Chao!" ]
1
POS!
Everything about this movie is a monstrosity. The only thing that would even be considered as descent is the story line. How does a machine/human have the ability to cry? Unless there's an evolution in his organic parts that allow him to have human fluids, there is no sense at all. Then in the past, Alex Murphy looks like he's in his 60s, wasn't he about 40 when he transfered in Detroit in Robocop? What was up in adding Star Wars into the mix? The dual electrical weapon? Do they really think incorporating other movie's elements would make it better? Then how the world would you make something about the same? 15 years later, technology would be better and that would mean that improvements would be there when building another one. How about a rocket launcher or a laser weapon? Guess that's too smart to do. I rather watch Robocop 3 which they also screwed up on. The only true Robocop is Peter Weller w/ Paul Verhoeven and Irvin Kershner as the directors. ALL OTHERS SUCK!
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[ "Everything about this movie is a monstrosity.", "The only thing that would even be considered as descent is the story line.", "How does a machine/human have the ability to cry?", "Unless there's an evolution in his organic parts that allow him to have human fluids, there is no sense at all.", "Then in the past, Alex Murphy looks like he's in his 60s, wasn't he about 40 when he transfered in Detroit in Robocop?", "What was up in adding Star Wars into the mix?", "The dual electrical weapon?", "Do they really think incorporating other movie's elements would make it better?", "Then how the world would you make something about the same?", "15 years later, technology would be better and that would mean that improvements would be there when building another one.", "How about a rocket launcher or a laser weapon?", "Guess that's too smart to do.", "I rather watch Robocop 3 which they also screwed up on.", "The only true Robocop is Peter Weller w/ Paul Verhoeven and Irvin Kershner as the directors.", "ALL OTHERS SUCK!" ]
1
This book is a joke
Everybody told me JR.Tolkein's books on the Ring series is so good. I was so mislead. This book is not good, it is a neverending story to me. THe beginning was so sucky and did not make you want to read at all. I read Fellowship of the ring. I got to this council part, and i felt like I had had anough. I was like 200 pages through the book and all I had read was how the Hobbit walked through the jungle, and how good hid breakfest. JR.Tolkein told everything. He said how the Frodo gut pissed, tied his shoe, and how he talked. He spent a bout 50 pages writing a poem. I'm sorry to say this but this book %#^*@#$ sucks! Damn I got nothing that I had expected......Sorry about my bad language but I really hate this book and how it took my time.
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[ "Everybody told me JR.Tolkein's books on the Ring series is so good.", "I was so mislead.", "This book is not good, it is a neverending story to me.", "THe beginning was so sucky and did not make you want to read at all.", "I read Fellowship of the ring.", "I got to this council part, and i felt like I had had anough.", "I was like 200 pages through the book and all I had read was how the Hobbit walked through the jungle, and how good hid breakfest.", "JR.Tolkein told everything.", "He said how the Frodo gut pissed, tied his shoe, and how he talked.", "He spent a bout 50 pages writing a poem.", "I'm sorry to say this but this book %#^*@#$ sucks!", "Damn I got nothing that I had expected......Sorry about my bad language but I really hate this book and how it took my time." ]
1
Absolutely, Completely, Positively.........a snoozer
This game was my friend's favorite, and I took his advice and bought it. It was really fun at first, but then I started to not be able to beat the Challenges and I went to the free campaign mode to play, and to make my school how I wanted. But then, the school isn't a school, it's a bunch of land that you make separate buildings for different classes on. Then kids kept leaving becuase of no bathrooms... even though there was one next to them. The cafeteria always had food poisoning. But the worst part of the game, the one that made this game a snoozer, was the fact that it was incredibly unrealistic. I mean, a roller coaster on a school campus? A skate park? A go kart arena? You have way too much money to buy these things and the students don't go to them. And then, there are deluxe buildings, which cost thousands, and people just don't go to them.This game will trick you, so be careful. Don't buy it, is my advice.
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[ "This game was my friend's favorite, and I took his advice and bought it.", "It was really fun at first, but then I started to not be able to beat the Challenges and I went to the free campaign mode to play, and to make my school how I wanted.", "But then, the school isn't a school, it's a bunch of land that you make separate buildings for different classes on.", "Then kids kept leaving becuase of no bathrooms... even though there was one next to them.", "The cafeteria always had food poisoning.", "But the worst part of the game, the one that made this game a snoozer, was the fact that it was incredibly unrealistic.", "I mean, a roller coaster on a school campus?", "A skate park?", "A go kart arena?", "You have way too much money to buy these things and the students don't go to them.", "And then, there are deluxe buildings, which cost thousands, and people just don't go to them.This game will trick you, so be careful.", "Don't buy it, is my advice." ]
2
Awesome? That word falls FAR short!!!!
I have to agree with the other guys on this one. Zak's vocals are what got me into Savatage in the first place. This things is strong start to finish. The Savatage feel is still there with Chris Caffery & Jon Oliva helping out, but Zak has come into his own with writing this album! I was sad to see Zak leave Savatage. No offense to Jon, I love his vocals, too. When I read about Circle II Circle on Savatage's website a few months ago, I jumped for joy. It was more than worth the wait. I'm hoping USA radio will give this some airplay! ROCK ON, Zak!!
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[ "I have to agree with the other guys on this one.", "Zak's vocals are what got me into Savatage in the first place.", "This things is strong start to finish.", "The Savatage feel is still there with Chris Caffery & Jon Oliva helping out, but Zak has come into his own with writing this album!", "I was sad to see Zak leave Savatage.", "No offense to Jon, I love his vocals, too.", "When I read about Circle II Circle on Savatage's website a few months ago, I jumped for joy.", "It was more than worth the wait.", "I'm hoping USA radio will give this some airplay!", "ROCK ON, Zak!!" ]
1
This was the WORST HORROR movie i've seen in years!
Okay, to start this off, this movie was so boring it is not even funny. There were some (emphasis on the some) O.K. parts, but overall, it bored me to death. I couldn't wait for it to end!!! And the ending was also horrible! There was also absolutely no need to show Cillian Murphy naked.... The zombies RAN, which zombies are supposed to not be able to do, and the people turn into zombies in ten seconds!!! Also not supposed to happen! And the virus was spread by monkeys!!!! The movie was also very poorly filmed, like the movies Killjoy(another terrible movie), Pumpkinhead(which was good), and hellraiser. It was filmed as if it was directed and made in the 70's! Take my advice, if you want to go see a zombie flick, see Resident Evil 2 when it hits theaters......
12
[ "Okay, to start this off, this movie was so boring it is not even funny.", "There were some (emphasis on the some) O.K. parts, but overall, it bored me to death.", "I couldn't wait for it to end!!!", "And the ending was also horrible!", "There was also absolutely no need to show Cillian Murphy naked.... The zombies RAN, which zombies are supposed to not be able to do, and the people turn into zombies in ten seconds!!!", "Also not supposed to happen!", "And the virus was spread by monkeys!!!", "!", "The movie was also very poorly filmed, like the movies Killjoy(another terrible movie), Pumpkinhead(which was good), and hellraiser.", "It was filmed as if it was directed and made in the 70's!", "Take my advice, if you want to go see a zombie flick, see Resident Evil 2 when it hits theaters......" ]
2
Consideration for Preparedness .. its not just about 'food' !
Being prepared with foodstuffs for a disaster is a great idea. But ... once you've satisfied your hunger ... how do you handle the subject of a potty call where there is nowhere to .. uh ... eliminate?Luggable Loo is a wonderful choice. It's comfortable, portable and sanitary. Easier if you use a plastic liner, so clean up is a cinch. Biohazard bags are available but costly. We use simple trash bags, tie a knot in the bottom so leaking is not a problem. Thirteen gallon size bags seem to work well and fit securely under the seat. This simplifies disposal after each use.We find this handy on our little boat, as well as when we go camping outdoors. It fits nicely in a tent, and is an excellent survival tool in the case where you have to leave because of a diaster -- hurricanes are prevalent in our area. However, it will work well in any situation where bathrooms are not available. Hey .. it's all about comfort. And this little item has it!
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[ "Being prepared with foodstuffs for a disaster is a great idea.", "But ... once you've satisfied your hunger ... how do you handle the subject of a potty call where there is nowhere to ..", "uh ... eliminate?", "Luggable Loo is a wonderful choice.", "It's comfortable, portable and sanitary.", "Easier if you use a plastic liner, so clean up is a cinch.", "Biohazard bags are available but costly.", "We use simple trash bags, tie a knot in the bottom so leaking is not a problem.", "Thirteen gallon size bags seem to work well and fit securely under the seat.", "This simplifies disposal after each use.We find this handy on our little boat, as well as when we go camping outdoors.", "It fits nicely in a tent, and is an excellent survival tool in the case where you have to leave because of a diaster -- hurricanes are prevalent in our area.", "However, it will work well in any situation where bathrooms are not available.", "Hey ..", "it's all about comfort.", "And this little item has it!" ]
2
invasion
i bought this t.v. series at my local store. i wasn't too impressed at the store. when i picked it up, but when i got it home and i gave it a try, i was in awww. my wife and i are very impressed with this series. best work yet from SHAWN CASSIDEY. im still watching the series. we watch it slowly, too savor the show(so to speak). this is a must buy dvd set. wish there was more. or maybe a movie on it. thank you shawn.
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[ "i bought this t.v. series at my local store.", "i wasn't too impressed at the store.", "when i picked it up, but when i got it home and i gave it a try, i was in awww.", "my wife and i are very impressed with this series.", "best work yet from SHAWN CASSIDEY.", "im still watching the series.", "we watch it slowly, too savor the show(so to speak).", "this is a must buy dvd set.", "wish there was more.", "or maybe a movie on it.", "thank you shawn." ]
2
It works!
The product does exactly what it promises. It took my hair from wet to straight. I love the design. The locking feature is handy for travel. I love the digital display. It also heats up very quickly and beeps to let you know it has reached the correct temperature. I have very thick and curly long hair so it took a while to go through but it was more than worth not having to blow dry then flat iron. I was amazed to see my hair coming out straight, silky and shiny. I am quite sure this will cause damage but I used a heat spray to try to minimize this. I relax my hair every couple months and wasn't sure if this would tame my hair but it did! I love it!
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[ "The product does exactly what it promises.", "It took my hair from wet to straight.", "I love the design.", "The locking feature is handy for travel.", "I love the digital display.", "It also heats up very quickly and beeps to let you know it has reached the correct temperature.", "I have very thick and curly long hair so it took a while to go through but it was more than worth not having to blow dry then flat iron.", "I was amazed to see my hair coming out straight, silky and shiny.", "I am quite sure this will cause damage but I used a heat spray to try to minimize this.", "I relax my hair every couple months and wasn't sure if this would tame my hair but it did!", "I love it!" ]
2
Love this Pilates workout
I purchased this originally back when vhs was the rage. I loved it then and thought about it about a month ago after 2 1/2 years of pregnancy. I was down in the dumps about my body image. I wanted something that could slowly give me back my stomach core strength and not be so difficult it would cause me to give up after a few days. So I went on a search to find it on DVD. Found it and so happy with it. I love that her videos are approximately 20 minutes (there are normally 2 20 min workouts on her videos) a piece b/c with 2 small kiddos, I am always short on time. I can get a workout in during afternoon nap time. It is a nice flowing routine. I had never done a workout utilizing pilates before this one. She does a nice job in showing you beforehand how to breathe into poses and a nice job reminding you of your breathing during the routine.
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[ "I purchased this originally back when vhs was the rage.", "I loved it then and thought about it about a month ago after 2 1/2 years of pregnancy.", "I was down in the dumps about my body image.", "I wanted something that could slowly give me back my stomach core strength and not be so difficult it would cause me to give up after a few days.", "So I went on a search to find it on DVD.", "Found it and so happy with it.", "I love that her videos are approximately 20 minutes (there are normally 2 20 min workouts on her videos) a piece b/c with 2 small kiddos, I am always short on time.", "I can get a workout in during afternoon nap time.", "It is a nice flowing routine.", "I had never done a workout utilizing pilates before this one.", "She does a nice job in showing you beforehand how to breathe into poses and a nice job reminding you of your breathing during the routine." ]
1
Needed a different title
This movie was terrible! The acting sounded like a first rehearsal. When I heard a few years ago that the movie was in production, I was surprised that Ciara was chosen as lead. Her voice is not strong enough for the songs. But then I expected the movie was following the script of the stage play. Wrong! The only comparison of this movie to the play was Desiree Coleman, the original Doris Troy, singing "Not Created to Fall." Ciara, though easy on the eyes, is no actress. Maybe she acted in plays in her hometown of Riverdale, Ga., but her performance would not cut it in any performing arts high school. Now I understand why this movie went straight to DVD. The storyline was weak. Even though Vy Higgenson, the writer of the stage play, was in the movie, I can't understand why she green lighted this project. Watch this movie on tv. Save your rental money!
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[ "This movie was terrible!", "The acting sounded like a first rehearsal.", "When I heard a few years ago that the movie was in production, I was surprised that Ciara was chosen as lead.", "Her voice is not strong enough for the songs.", "But then I expected the movie was following the script of the stage play.", "Wrong!", "The only comparison of this movie to the play was Desiree Coleman, the original Doris Troy, singing \"Not Created to Fall.\" Ciara, though easy on the eyes, is no actress.", "Maybe she acted in plays in her hometown of Riverdale, Ga., but her performance would not cut it in any performing arts high school.", "Now I understand why this movie went straight to DVD.", "The storyline was weak.", "Even though Vy Higgenson, the writer of the stage play, was in the movie, I can't understand why she green lighted this project.", "Watch this movie on tv.", "Save your rental money!" ]
2
Great cd for kids AND adults!
Ok...this music needs to be played on Nickelodeon & Noggin! It's great! Some of the songs have a blues-y feel (Old Mr Turtle), some rock-n-roll (Taking A Bath), and just magical! The artist is so talented & really gets into a child's imagination! My son & I love "Eggs" and "Magic Journey" most! We love ALL the songs! Each song is so unique with different musical sounds. Made me take a trip back to "Memory Lane" when I was a child & the world was big and full of surprises & imagination! Buy this cd for birthdays and Christmas- better yet buy it now, don't wait! Your kids and yourself will love it! Hope to see a new cd in the future from this artist! :-)
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[ "Ok...this music needs to be played on Nickelodeon & Noggin!", "It's great!", "Some of the songs have a blues-y feel (Old Mr Turtle), some rock-n-roll (Taking A Bath), and just magical!", "The artist is so talented & really gets into a child's imagination!", "My son & I love \"Eggs\" and \"Magic Journey\" most!", "We love ALL the songs!", "Each song is so unique with different musical sounds.", "Made me take a trip back to \"Memory Lane\" when I was a child & the world was big and full of surprises & imagination!", "Buy this cd for birthdays and Christmas- better yet buy it now, don't wait!", "Your kids and yourself will love it!", "Hope to see a new cd in the future from this artist!", ":-)" ]
2
Speechless
Is this funk? Is it techno? Is it downbeat? No. This is a different, more interesting beast. I would called it funky existentialism. The music is amazing and captivating, but never makes you get out of your seat. Perfect. Ebb and Flow has a long sample from the movie "Network" that basically sums up the whole album. If you've ever seen the movie, it helps define this music even more. Basically, this is funk for the human collective, the one world/one business culture. But instead of fearing and fighting it, Baby Mammoth says, "Ok, here's how it is...let's get down."
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[ "Is this funk?", "Is it techno?", "Is it downbeat?", "No.", "This is a different, more interesting beast.", "I would called it funky existentialism.", "The music is amazing and captivating, but never makes you get out of your seat.", "Perfect.", "Ebb and Flow has a long sample from the movie \"Network\" that basically sums up the whole album.", "If you've ever seen the movie, it helps define this music even more.", "Basically, this is funk for the human collective, the one world/one business culture.", "But instead of fearing and fighting it, Baby Mammoth says, \"Ok, here's how it is...let's get down.\"" ]
2
Great Value!
This GPS was a great value. The only down side was that it can take a long time to acquire the satellite and download the maps. I recently traveled to DC. While there, I was in areas of town where the signal strength looked good, but the maps would not download. As soon as I got to a better spot, it downloaded them right away. From that point on, it was great.The best feature was that you could search for things that were in your local. For example, we wanted some Chinese food. The GPS located a restaurant 2 miles away and provide the address AND phone number so we could make reservations! That was awesome! The GPS in my car doesn't even do that.I would recommend this product to anyone.Update 10/20/08I just bought the 650 for my work. It's identical except the screen is bigger. The screen size is nice, but it's too big to sick in your pocket. Because of this, I prefer the 350 I bought for my home best, but it is still really nice.
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[ "This GPS was a great value.", "The only down side was that it can take a long time to acquire the satellite and download the maps.", "I recently traveled to DC.", "While there, I was in areas of town where the signal strength looked good, but the maps would not download.", "As soon as I got to a better spot, it downloaded them right away.", "From that point on, it was great.The best feature was that you could search for things that were in your local.", "For example, we wanted some Chinese food.", "The GPS located a restaurant 2 miles away and provide the address AND phone number so we could make reservations!", "That was awesome!", "The GPS in my car doesn't even do that.I would recommend this product to anyone.Update 10/20/08I just bought the 650 for my work.", "It's identical except the screen is bigger.", "The screen size is nice, but it's too big to sick in your pocket.", "Because of this, I prefer the 350 I bought for my home best, but it is still really nice." ]
1
I normally look at the bright side of things but....
this book SUCKED. I'm sorry, but it does, no question. When I tried to read it... it did not make any sense. Who are the Children? What is the Eye of Palpatine supposed to look like? Why are there Gamorreans, Jawas, and other creatures on board dressed like stormtroopers? And what's up with Luke and his feverish dreams? I can never tell whether what I'm reading is his hallucinations or reality!!! I have barely made it through once, and I didn't understand 99.99% of it. It was extremely boring. It made me queasy to think that Bantam's standards had gone soooooo low as to allow this garbage into the Star Wars universe. I later bought The Courtship of Princess Leia, which restored my faith in Bantam. As for you who have not read the book, SAVE YOURSELVES. It's too late for me but you still have a choice... don't come down this path, it leads to the Dark Side.
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[ "this book SUCKED.", "I'm sorry, but it does, no question.", "When I tried to read it... it did not make any sense.", "Who are the Children?", "What is the Eye of Palpatine supposed to look like?", "Why are there Gamorreans, Jawas, and other creatures on board dressed like stormtroopers?", "And what's up with Luke and his feverish dreams?", "I can never tell whether what I'm reading is his hallucinations or reality!!!", "I have barely made it through once, and I didn't understand 99.99% of it.", "It was extremely boring.", "It made me queasy to think that Bantam's standards had gone soooooo low as to allow this garbage into the Star Wars universe.", "I later bought The Courtship of Princess Leia, which restored my faith in Bantam.", "As for you who have not read the book, SAVE YOURSELVES.", "It's too late for me but you still have a choice... don't come down this path, it leads to the Dark Side." ]
2
Excellent Film
Purchased this film on DVD a few weeks ago. It was packaged very nicely. The quality is beautiful. The production itself is extraordinary. It captures the essence of Philadelphia's "Rittenhouse Square" the way it is if you were thinking of visiting Philadelphia for a weekend in the summer. The musicians are the soul of Philadelphia. It is inspirational for young musicians because it features some young musicians playing their music in the park for visitors to enjoy. The setting lends itself to music of all kinds. It also features folks of all ages and their commentaries. This is a perfect picture to watch as a family because it has something for everyone. I highly recommend this film to others thinking of purchasing it. You will not be disappointed.
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[ "Purchased this film on DVD a few weeks ago.", "It was packaged very nicely.", "The quality is beautiful.", "The production itself is extraordinary.", "It captures the essence of Philadelphia's \"Rittenhouse Square\" the way it is if you were thinking of visiting Philadelphia for a weekend in the summer.", "The musicians are the soul of Philadelphia.", "It is inspirational for young musicians because it features some young musicians playing their music in the park for visitors to enjoy.", "The setting lends itself to music of all kinds.", "It also features folks of all ages and their commentaries.", "This is a perfect picture to watch as a family because it has something for everyone.", "I highly recommend this film to others thinking of purchasing it.", "You will not be disappointed." ]
2
Gangsta Music
This compilation of 19 songs completely glorifies tales and styles of the West Coast. A majority of those are of killa Cali's bouncing grooves. This does have a lot of good material, but there's too many commercial/mainstream songs that were recycled during the early year of 2001 and 2000. A Dogg Pound feature was missed on here as the album is flooded with Snoop Dogg features and solo tracks. Five to be exact. Of those the classics "Who Am I (What's My Name)", "Snoop Dogg (What's My Name Pt. 2)", and "Nuthin' But A 'G' Thang". There's a lot that could have been included that kept this from being a classic release. Included on here is that rowdy "Down For My N's" by C-Murder, Snoop Dogg & Magic for a southern gangster flavor. The crip walking "Who Ride Wit Us" by Kurupt & Daz to the smooth "If U Stay Ready" by Suga Free combined to offer a variety within gangster style. Nuthin But A Gangsta Party 2 has a lot to ride to.
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[ "This compilation of 19 songs completely glorifies tales and styles of the West Coast.", "A majority of those are of killa Cali's bouncing grooves.", "This does have a lot of good material, but there's too many commercial/mainstream songs that were recycled during the early year of 2001 and 2000.", "A Dogg Pound feature was missed on here as the album is flooded with Snoop Dogg features and solo tracks.", "Five to be exact.", "Of those the classics \"Who Am I (What's My Name)\", \"Snoop Dogg (What's My Name Pt.", "2)\", and \"Nuthin' But A 'G' Thang\".", "There's a lot that could have been included that kept this from being a classic release.", "Included on here is that rowdy \"Down For My N's\" by C-Murder, Snoop Dogg & Magic for a southern gangster flavor.", "The crip walking \"Who Ride Wit Us\" by Kurupt & Daz to the smooth \"If U Stay Ready\" by Suga Free combined to offer a variety within gangster style.", "Nuthin But A Gangsta Party 2 has a lot to ride to." ]
2
Bravo!! What a fantastic first effort!
I have to say I was intrigued when I read the synopsis of this novel in a BMC magazine and quickly added it to my must read list. I sure am glad I did. This book had everything one could possibly want in a story, drama, mystery, humor, plot turns and twists, characters rich in personality, and a great story line. The book is sooooo well written! It was a sheer delight to read.The suspense was wonderful and just when I thought I knew who did it...surprise! This happened a couple times. If this is their first effort, I can't wait to see what is to come. Hopefully they won't change their writing style. More authors need to take notice. The story flowed almost like watching a movie, and it was over so quickly. Speaking of movie, this story would make a great movie. I just can't seem to say enough about it. Do yourself a favor and give this book a try. I can't imagine you would regret it.
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[ "I have to say I was intrigued when I read the synopsis of this novel in a BMC magazine and quickly added it to my must read list.", "I sure am glad I did.", "This book had everything one could possibly want in a story, drama, mystery, humor, plot turns and twists, characters rich in personality, and a great story line.", "The book is sooooo well written!", "It was a sheer delight to read.The suspense was wonderful and just when I thought I knew who did it...surprise!", "This happened a couple times.", "If this is their first effort, I can't wait to see what is to come.", "Hopefully they won't change their writing style.", "More authors need to take notice.", "The story flowed almost like watching a movie, and it was over so quickly.", "Speaking of movie, this story would make a great movie.", "I just can't seem to say enough about it.", "Do yourself a favor and give this book a try.", "I can't imagine you would regret it." ]
1
Yamaha just won't listen
I have owned the 2100 for about 6 months. This is the single most worthless piece of hardware I've ever bought. The drive neither reads nor writes properly. I sent it back to Yamaha with examples of the problem, ie. The drive will burn with no errors but the finished product is useless. It can be read by the drive initially but will give errors before before the newly created disc is finished loading. Yamaha claims to have tested it and they say it is working properly. They sent it back. So I gave it to a friend to install on his system, the same exact error occurs. This drive is useless and Yamaha refuses to replace or make good on it. I highly recommend that you purchase no Yamaha product as they do not support what they sell.
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[ "I have owned the 2100 for about 6 months.", "This is the single most worthless piece of hardware I've ever bought.", "The drive neither reads nor writes properly.", "I sent it back to Yamaha with examples of the problem, ie.", "The drive will burn with no errors but the finished product is useless.", "It can be read by the drive initially but will give errors before before the newly created disc is finished loading.", "Yamaha claims to have tested it and they say it is working properly.", "They sent it back.", "So I gave it to a friend to install on his system, the same exact error occurs.", "This drive is useless and Yamaha refuses to replace or make good on it.", "I highly recommend that you purchase no Yamaha product as they do not support what they sell." ]
1
Wen didn't impress me
I purchased Wen after seeing it advertised on an infomercial. Amazon offered a good price, and it shipped super fast! But the product didn't work for me. I followed the directions for a week, and it made my hair greasey and lifeless. I have thick, curly hair so I chose the fig version as it was recommended for my hair type. The first time I used it my head tingled, but by the second use the sensation was not so intense. I did't really like the scent either. I was hoping it would smell like a fig newton cookie, but honestly the smell was just not very enjoyable. Since the product is expensive, I am now trying to use it up as a follow up conditioner after my regular shampoo, which it work fine as, but defeats the purpose of having to use only one product. For the price, I will switch back to my regular regimen when I empty the bottle. For me, it did not work, and was not worth the price.
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[ "I purchased Wen after seeing it advertised on an infomercial.", "Amazon offered a good price, and it shipped super fast!", "But the product didn't work for me.", "I followed the directions for a week, and it made my hair greasey and lifeless.", "I have thick, curly hair so I chose the fig version as it was recommended for my hair type.", "The first time I used it my head tingled, but by the second use the sensation was not so intense.", "I did't really like the scent either.", "I was hoping it would smell like a fig newton cookie, but honestly the smell was just not very enjoyable.", "Since the product is expensive, I am now trying to use it up as a follow up conditioner after my regular shampoo, which it work fine as, but defeats the purpose of having to use only one product.", "For the price, I will switch back to my regular regimen when I empty the bottle.", "For me, it did not work, and was not worth the price." ]
2
they are indeed magical.
Some people are just ridiculous! I know how you feel because I used to be one of you. I couldn't bring myself to appreciate music that didn't sound completely original. . .even if it only vaguely reminded me of another band, I thought they were no-talent hacks. And I was so wrong! Thank goodness I've grown since then.Yeah, the vocalist does remind one strikingly of Mick Jagger. Actually the entire album reminds me of the Rolling Stones when they were at their prime. The have a similar sound and they do it well. . .that's really the key here, they do it well. It would be different if they were some cheap imitation but they aren't! They have developed their own style based on music they grew up on. Don't knock them just because you don't have their talent or their magic. Realize that good musical styles are often recycled! It's great to have a fresh take on old classics!Buy it cause it's a wonderful album, probably better than their first!
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[ "Some people are just ridiculous!", "I know how you feel because I used to be one of you.", "I couldn't bring myself to appreciate music that didn't sound completely original.", ".", ".even if it only vaguely reminded me of another band, I thought they were no-talent hacks.", "And I was so wrong!", "Thank goodness I've grown since then.Yeah, the vocalist does remind one strikingly of Mick Jagger.", "Actually the entire album reminds me of the Rolling Stones when they were at their prime.", "The have a similar sound and they do it well.", ".", ".that's really the key here, they do it well.", "It would be different if they were some cheap imitation but they aren't!", "They have developed their own style based on music they grew up on.", "Don't knock them just because you don't have their talent or their magic.", "Realize that good musical styles are often recycled!", "It's great to have a fresh take on old classics!", "Buy it cause it's a wonderful album, probably better than their first!" ]
1
Totally unbelievable
This movie was over the top bad. Preposterous situations made all the more unbearable by the language. Hey, four letter words are part of the culture butin this movie they dominate. Cliche' followed by unreal stupidity. And the ending has to be seen to be believed, and I don't mean that as a compliment. My goodness if cops were this dumb there would be no corruption. Broad daylight, in front of cameras, torturing people beyond recognition during an arrest, then blowing him away afterword from close range. These guys weren't just begging to be caught, they were all but turning themselves in with their stupidity. But wait till the end for the maximum incomprehensibly dumb script to amaze you. Good cop/ bad cop? No. Tortured soul dumb cop/ torturing dumb cop.
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[ "This movie was over the top bad.", "Preposterous situations made all the more unbearable by the language.", "Hey, four letter words are part of the culture butin this movie they dominate.", "Cliche' followed by unreal stupidity.", "And the ending has to be seen to be believed, and I don't mean that as a compliment.", "My goodness if cops were this dumb there would be no corruption.", "Broad daylight, in front of cameras, torturing people beyond recognition during an arrest, then blowing him away afterword from close range.", "These guys weren't just begging to be caught, they were all but turning themselves in with their stupidity.", "But wait till the end for the maximum incomprehensibly dumb script to amaze you.", "Good cop/ bad cop?", "No.", "Tortured soul dumb cop/ torturing dumb cop." ]
2
I fell asleep watching the trailer!
I always thought that a movie that puts you to sleep wasn't something to brag about. Many films put you to sleep, because they are boring and poor quality. But, I realize THIS film is SUPPOSED to make you sleepy. So, I decided to watch the trailer. It was SO RELAXING and peaceful that I started to be lulled to sleep in the middle of the day.NOW, I see the greatness of the sleepy film genre. I sometimes have a hard time falling to sleep at night. THIS film will solve that problem! I'm going to watch it at night when I feel restless. You could also watch it when you're sick and can't sleep. You could play it for your kids, if they don't want to go to sleep. You could play it for a baby to go back to sleep.All in all, I think this film is worthwhile, since it can serve many purposes.I'm a convert to the Film Sleepy Genre!
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[ "I always thought that a movie that puts you to sleep wasn't something to brag about.", "Many films put you to sleep, because they are boring and poor quality.", "But, I realize THIS film is SUPPOSED to make you sleepy.", "So, I decided to watch the trailer.", "It was SO RELAXING and peaceful that I started to be lulled to sleep in the middle of the day.NOW, I see the greatness of the sleepy film genre.", "I sometimes have a hard time falling to sleep at night.", "THIS film will solve that problem!", "I'm going to watch it at night when I feel restless.", "You could also watch it when you're sick and can't sleep.", "You could play it for your kids, if they don't want to go to sleep.", "You could play it for a baby to go back to sleep.All in all, I think this film is worthwhile, since it can serve many purposes.I'm a convert to the Film Sleepy Genre!" ]
2
Chilling
This movie is so quiet. There is so little overt action and yet there is more to frighten and make you sad than any movie I can remember. The circumstances around which the couple is left at sea are horrifying in how they unfold. Didn't anyone miss them? I guess not. No one knew them so no one knew they were not on board on the return trip. But the real fear and sadness is when they're alone. And the fear of the sharks, while vivid, wasn't even the scariest thing. The worst thing was knowing they knew no one was coming back for them. They could do nothing to save themselves. I was hypnotized by this movie. Brilliant.
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[ "This movie is so quiet.", "There is so little overt action and yet there is more to frighten and make you sad than any movie I can remember.", "The circumstances around which the couple is left at sea are horrifying in how they unfold.", "Didn't anyone miss them?", "I guess not.", "No one knew them so no one knew they were not on board on the return trip.", "But the real fear and sadness is when they're alone.", "And the fear of the sharks, while vivid, wasn't even the scariest thing.", "The worst thing was knowing they knew no one was coming back for them.", "They could do nothing to save themselves.", "I was hypnotized by this movie.", "Brilliant." ]
1
Not Ready For DVD!
I don't go to the movies much anymore. I prefer watching DVD & Laser Discs on my Mitsubishi 16:9 home theater with my 151 lb Rotweiller by my side. Both Dusty & I were very disappointed in the Phantom Menace in VHS letterbox. Aside from the weak plot, the unrealistic special effects were the biggest let down. Many of the computer generated scenes were inferior to those of the average computer game & reminded me of bad comic book art. The sound was also not up to par. Dusty slept through the entire show without stiring. He usually interacts with most DVD releases, i.e., trying to look behind the screen, perking his ears at the surround sound, & sometimes charging outside to repell imagined trespassers. George Lucas was right not to release on DVD. The flaws in "The Phantom Menace" are apalling enough on VHS! In my opinion, this is the worst "Star Wars" installment to date! Junius & Dusty Updyke, Bristol, TN
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[ "I don't go to the movies much anymore.", "I prefer watching DVD & Laser Discs on my Mitsubishi 16:9 home theater with my 151 lb Rotweiller by my side.", "Both Dusty & I were very disappointed in the Phantom Menace in VHS letterbox.", "Aside from the weak plot, the unrealistic special effects were the biggest let down.", "Many of the computer generated scenes were inferior to those of the average computer game & reminded me of bad comic book art.", "The sound was also not up to par.", "Dusty slept through the entire show without stiring.", "He usually interacts with most DVD releases, i.e., trying to look behind the screen, perking his ears at the surround sound, & sometimes charging outside to repell imagined trespassers.", "George Lucas was right not to release on DVD.", "The flaws in \"The Phantom Menace\" are apalling enough on VHS!", "In my opinion, this is the worst \"Star Wars\" installment to date!", "Junius & Dusty Updyke, Bristol, TN" ]
1
Vegas on the River Shannon
I bought the DVD. Individually, they are very good, perhaps even great. But the concert didn't work. Visually it was awful. Too flashy. Think of Danny Boy. A song invoking fraternal love between rural lads and fear of parting by violent death, sung by women in glitzy dresses on a Vegas-style stage? Come on! When they sing, they don't seem to know what to do with themselves so they kind of wobble around. The cameraman-ship was 2nd rate. Audience pan shots reveal a lot of folks sitting on their hands. Closeups get too close. The blond fiddler played great but the very regular swooshing of her long hair seemed too affected, especially when playing slow pieces. Ugh.
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[ "I bought the DVD.", "Individually, they are very good, perhaps even great.", "But the concert didn't work.", "Visually it was awful.", "Too flashy.", "Think of Danny Boy.", "A song invoking fraternal love between rural lads and fear of parting by violent death, sung by women in glitzy dresses on a Vegas-style stage?", "Come on!", "When they sing, they don't seem to know what to do with themselves so they kind of wobble around.", "The cameraman-ship was 2nd rate.", "Audience pan shots reveal a lot of folks sitting on their hands.", "Closeups get too close.", "The blond fiddler played great but the very regular swooshing of her long hair seemed too affected, especially when playing slow pieces.", "Ugh." ]
2
Lens Rocks! Discard the poor reviews due to shipping etc.
I am very impressed with this lens. It is wonderfully sharp. The auto focus can hunt slightly in dimmer conditions but you would probably expect this with a 4.5 lense. Don't let this stop you at all. I would by it all over again for sure. By the way, I bought mine from ritz camera (.com) on Sunday and delivered on Thurs. (I paid $504 due to the $25 off for using paypal plus free shipping and no tax). Many photos are better than my 18-200mm VR lens. I'm so glad I bought this as the extra reach is going to help me out on the softball field where my 200mm was just short. One other thing I noticed was it is slightly noisier than my 18-200mm VR (but not terribly much more). It is enough to notice, but no show stopper. Your going to love the photos you get from this. I'm thrilled to have it and now be in the 300mm range. What a keeper. I plan to keep both my 18-200 and my 70-300. Mine comes with a 5 year warranty directly from Nikon.
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[ "I am very impressed with this lens.", "It is wonderfully sharp.", "The auto focus can hunt slightly in dimmer conditions but you would probably expect this with a 4.5 lense.", "Don't let this stop you at all.", "I would by it all over again for sure.", "By the way, I bought mine from ritz camera (.com) on Sunday and delivered on Thurs.", "(I paid $504 due to the $25 off for using paypal plus free shipping and no tax).", "Many photos are better than my 18-200mm VR lens.", "I'm so glad I bought this as the extra reach is going to help me out on the softball field where my 200mm was just short.", "One other thing I noticed was it is slightly noisier than my 18-200mm VR (but not terribly much more).", "It is enough to notice, but no show stopper.", "Your going to love the photos you get from this.", "I'm thrilled to have it and now be in the 300mm range.", "What a keeper.", "I plan to keep both my 18-200 and my 70-300.", "Mine comes with a 5 year warranty directly from Nikon." ]
1
The worst programming book I have ever read
I am a professional software engineer who was looking for specifics on CE development. In the course of my career I have read Stroustrup, Design Patterns, Algorithm books, you name it. I have never, ever, seen a book this awful. Dr. (!) Krell preaches about the "subtleties" of pocket pc interface design. Patronizes about the importance of being a user in order to understand UI's. He constantly refers back to his little, custom developed GUI framework whenever he discusses building UI's for CE, but doesn't make it clear when the function is in the Windows API or his little framework. He generalizes in a chapter about just what good software architecture means. His steps are laborious and often humourous ("Step 1. Launch embedded Visual C++").If you wish to waste money buy this book. I would give it a 0, but that's sadly not an option.
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[ "I am a professional software engineer who was looking for specifics on CE development.", "In the course of my career I have read Stroustrup, Design Patterns, Algorithm books, you name it.", "I have never, ever, seen a book this awful.", "Dr.", "(!", ") Krell preaches about the \"subtleties\" of pocket pc interface design.", "Patronizes about the importance of being a user in order to understand UI's.", "He constantly refers back to his little, custom developed GUI framework whenever he discusses building UI's for CE, but doesn't make it clear when the function is in the Windows API or his little framework.", "He generalizes in a chapter about just what good software architecture means.", "His steps are laborious and often humourous (\"Step 1.", "Launch embedded Visual C++\").If you wish to waste money buy this book.", "I would give it a 0, but that's sadly not an option." ]
1
WTF???
I am a Beatle fan. I have been one since they appeared on the music scene. I grieved when they broke up, but I grew to love them each individually as they ventured out on their own. I always loved Paul the best. Even though John (and George) wrote beautiful songs, they could never top Paul. So, having purchased his Sitting in the Backyard, or whatever the last album was (it was awful except for the song played in The Lake House), I was hesitant to buy Memory Almost Full, but the reviews convinced me. I wish I'd listened to my instinct. This album sucks. He comes across very pitchy, and the words are as bad as the music. It's like he's just writing to write, not because he has all this talent to share. A huge disappointment. Save your money. (But I still love you, Paul)
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[ "I am a Beatle fan.", "I have been one since they appeared on the music scene.", "I grieved when they broke up, but I grew to love them each individually as they ventured out on their own.", "I always loved Paul the best.", "Even though John (and George) wrote beautiful songs, they could never top Paul.", "So, having purchased his Sitting in the Backyard, or whatever the last album was (it was awful except for the song played in The Lake House), I was hesitant to buy Memory Almost Full, but the reviews convinced me.", "I wish I'd listened to my instinct.", "This album sucks.", "He comes across very pitchy, and the words are as bad as the music.", "It's like he's just writing to write, not because he has all this talent to share.", "A huge disappointment.", "Save your money.", "(But I still love you, Paul)" ]
1
Lacking....
I got this book back in '93? I believe. It's been awhile. Still sitting on the shelf. I am a HUGE massive lover of authentic victorian history, novels and anything connected. I was expecting more. This is a "quaint"...at times silly book. She just picks things out of the air. In all her other books are not very well researched either. I don't think she even does research.This isn't true or authentic victorian anything. If that's what you're looking for...beware. If you want some cutesy, glorfied "idea" of what victorians did and were....get this.
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[ "I got this book back in '93?", "I believe.", "It's been awhile.", "Still sitting on the shelf.", "I am a HUGE massive lover of authentic victorian history, novels and anything connected.", "I was expecting more.", "This is a \"quaint\"...at times silly book.", "She just picks things out of the air.", "In all her other books are not very well researched either.", "I don't think she even does research.This isn't true or authentic victorian anything.", "If that's what you're looking for...beware.", "If you want some cutesy, glorfied \"idea\" of what victorians did and were....get this." ]
1
BE VERY CAREFUL before you buy this
Be careful. I've spent 4 hours in 'live chat' with their technical support to make this thing work. And it won't do what I need it to do. First, be careful -- it must be plugged directly into the wall socket(it won't work plugged into a power strip) and it needs a main USB port in the back of your computer unit (front, side, or alternate USB ports won't work -- less power to alternate USB ports they said). And the you have to download a 'PRO' version of the software hidden on their website in order to back-up your entire computer system. Be careful of folders within folders. Selecting individual files is very cumbersome and doesn't always capture the folders within folders. And, if you need to back-up another computer across a network -- this won't do it. According to Iomega tech support, Iomega doesn't have any product that backs up another computer over a network. Be careful. This is accurate -- but other printed things by Iomega don't pan out.
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[ "Be careful.", "I've spent 4 hours in 'live chat' with their technical support to make this thing work.", "And it won't do what I need it to do.", "First, be careful -- it must be plugged directly into the wall socket(it won't work plugged into a power strip) and it needs a main USB port in the back of your computer unit (front, side, or alternate USB ports won't work -- less power to alternate USB ports they said).", "And the you have to download a 'PRO' version of the software hidden on their website in order to back-up your entire computer system.", "Be careful of folders within folders.", "Selecting individual files is very cumbersome and doesn't always capture the folders within folders.", "And, if you need to back-up another computer across a network -- this won't do it.", "According to Iomega tech support, Iomega doesn't have any product that backs up another computer over a network.", "Be careful.", "This is accurate -- but other printed things by Iomega don't pan out." ]
2
Got to Love this show!!!
I have seen this movie 3 times and loved it more and more with every viewing. This is a spectacualar movie about life, love, and war. It has elements in it for everyone. Comedy, romance, and action. It is also a MAJOR tear jerker! I think that this movie was very well casted and made. I felt like i knew the characters by the end. I felt their emotions...anger, pain, and happiness. I was drawn into the movie and loved all three hours of it. I could have gone longer. My advice to you would be SEE THIS MOVIE. Don't jsut listen to others....see for yourselves. It is part of our history and especially now in our time of war, it is important to remember our past. And i think that this movie gives u a good sence of history as well.Plus!!!! Hotties Hotties Hotties!!!! Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett in uniform! Even if u don't like the show, these two are worth every minute!
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[ "I have seen this movie 3 times and loved it more and more with every viewing.", "This is a spectacualar movie about life, love, and war.", "It has elements in it for everyone.", "Comedy, romance, and action.", "It is also a MAJOR tear jerker!", "I think that this movie was very well casted and made.", "I felt like i knew the characters by the end.", "I felt their emotions...anger, pain, and happiness.", "I was drawn into the movie and loved all three hours of it.", "I could have gone longer.", "My advice to you would be SEE THIS MOVIE.", "Don't jsut listen to others....see for yourselves.", "It is part of our history and especially now in our time of war, it is important to remember our past.", "And i think that this movie gives u a good sence of history as well.Plus!!!", "!", "Hotties Hotties Hotties!!!", "!", "Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett in uniform!", "Even if u don't like the show, these two are worth every minute!" ]
1
Beware, Suncast has modified the internal components.
I originally purchased a PW100 power hose reel about about 4 years ago. Last month, the activation switch broke and, since it was out of warranty, I searched online for the switch and I found it $2.00. Only problem the minimum order was 100 for the little sucker. So, I bit the bullet, and ordered a new one for $83.94 (Cheaper than $200.00 for 100 switches). The new one arrived, big problem - it is very difficult to pull the hose out, I could barely do it, my wife could not. My original one was no problem. I took my new one apart to see what was up and discovered the Co. has "re-engineered" the product to save money. Original has metal bearings and fittings, the updated one is all plastic parts. I removed the switch from the new one and put it into my 4 year old model. (So a new switch ended up costing me $83.94, but at least it works!) Bottom line, do not buy this product, it is of very poor quality compared to the original design.
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[ "I originally purchased a PW100 power hose reel about about 4 years ago.", "Last month, the activation switch broke and, since it was out of warranty, I searched online for the switch and I found it $2.00.", "Only problem the minimum order was 100 for the little sucker.", "So, I bit the bullet, and ordered a new one for $83.94 (Cheaper than $200.00 for 100 switches).", "The new one arrived, big problem - it is very difficult to pull the hose out, I could barely do it, my wife could not.", "My original one was no problem.", "I took my new one apart to see what was up and discovered the Co.", "has \"re-engineered\" the product to save money.", "Original has metal bearings and fittings, the updated one is all plastic parts.", "I removed the switch from the new one and put it into my 4 year old model.", "(So a new switch ended up costing me $83.94, but at least it works!", ") Bottom line, do not buy this product, it is of very poor quality compared to the original design." ]
1
Season Three Sans Music
I gave this DVD one star because I loved the third season of Dawson's Creek. Loved it. However, this DVD seriously disappoints. The most obvious problem is the new theme song, which is not "creative" at all, but a cop-out. And for a price comparable with other television series DVDs that managed to maintain their music, it strikes me as unnecessarily cheap. Many of the scenes where songs were pivotal to the plot have been made shallow by the cookie cutter replacement music that the DVD has the nerve to bill as a "special feature." Particularly crass is the weblink to the site that sells the replacement songs as a new DC soundtrack. And the commentary has nearly nothing to do with the episodes they cover. Kerr Smith and Paul Stupin spend time discussing his direction of an episode in a later season and his appearances in movies. Save your money and tape the syndicated run on TBS. They still have the original theme song and soundtrack.
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[ "I gave this DVD one star because I loved the third season of Dawson's Creek.", "Loved it.", "However, this DVD seriously disappoints.", "The most obvious problem is the new theme song, which is not \"creative\" at all, but a cop-out.", "And for a price comparable with other television series DVDs that managed to maintain their music, it strikes me as unnecessarily cheap.", "Many of the scenes where songs were pivotal to the plot have been made shallow by the cookie cutter replacement music that the DVD has the nerve to bill as a \"special feature.\" Particularly crass is the weblink to the site that sells the replacement songs as a new DC soundtrack.", "And the commentary has nearly nothing to do with the episodes they cover.", "Kerr Smith and Paul Stupin spend time discussing his direction of an episode in a later season and his appearances in movies.", "Save your money and tape the syndicated run on TBS.", "They still have the original theme song and soundtrack." ]
2
So good
everything was done correctly. excellent. everything was done correctly. excellent everything was done correctly. excellent everything was done correctly. excellent everything was done correctly. excellent everything was done correctly. excellent everything was done correctly. excellent everything was done correctly. excellent everything was done correctly. excellent,
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[ "everything was done correctly.", "excellent.", "everything was done correctly.", "excellent everything was done correctly.", "excellent everything was done correctly.", "excellent everything was done correctly.", "excellent everything was done correctly.", "excellent everything was done correctly.", "excellent everything was done correctly.", "excellent everything was done correctly.", "excellent," ]
1
meh, this seems like its more hype than anything.
I would have to say I love Monty Python, but this has be the least funny of the 3 movies. Wheres the wit? Wheres the exaggeration? wheres the low blows? the movie feels like a bad episode of Family Guy where the tired out the jokes are repeated. The characters were not believable either. what happen to the social commentary? while it does poke at religion, the jokes seem more stereotypical than smart (wheres the history lesson?). Was the joke about the nose poking at the Jews or was it just a bit they stuck in? It seems like they got all the right elements for a super funny movie, but they decided not to refine it. Maybe the movie was just still too PC and not offensive enough to be funny.
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[ "I would have to say I love Monty Python, but this has be the least funny of the 3 movies.", "Wheres the wit?", "Wheres the exaggeration?", "wheres the low blows?", "the movie feels like a bad episode of Family Guy where the tired out the jokes are repeated.", "The characters were not believable either.", "what happen to the social commentary?", "while it does poke at religion, the jokes seem more stereotypical than smart (wheres the history lesson?", ").", "Was the joke about the nose poking at the Jews or was it just a bit they stuck in?", "It seems like they got all the right elements for a super funny movie, but they decided not to refine it.", "Maybe the movie was just still too PC and not offensive enough to be funny." ]
2
My dream vacuum
When my last vacuum died, I started researching vacuums to find the best for me. It took 3 weeks. So 3 weeks of pet hair built up on my carpet. My husband was skeptical and a little irate about me paying $500 for a vacuum but after the initial use - he said, "I like it! It's staying."The Dyson picked up all the pet hair with no problem. I ran it in a straight pass across our white carpet. Black dog hair to the left and right of the pass and not one hair was left in the pass. We've had our Dyson for 3 months with no problems and we love it. We will definately buy another one if this one ever dies.The only drawbacks - 1) The dyson is heavy. 2) It doesn't have a retractable cord.The performance certainly outweighs the drawbacks.
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[ "When my last vacuum died, I started researching vacuums to find the best for me.", "It took 3 weeks.", "So 3 weeks of pet hair built up on my carpet.", "My husband was skeptical and a little irate about me paying $500 for a vacuum but after the initial use - he said, \"I like it!", "It's staying.\"The Dyson picked up all the pet hair with no problem.", "I ran it in a straight pass across our white carpet.", "Black dog hair to the left and right of the pass and not one hair was left in the pass.", "We've had our Dyson for 3 months with no problems and we love it.", "We will definately buy another one if this one ever dies.The only drawbacks - 1) The dyson is heavy.", "2) It doesn't have a retractable cord.The performance certainly outweighs the drawbacks." ]
1
AM radio sound quality. Cheap build.
Ordered on 3/12. Arrived on 3/14. The shipping is expensive ($5.57) but very impressive.The packaging is cheap and misfit. The wires come out like manggled spaghetti. The unit feels flimsy. It looks like it is bought from Dollar Tree or DollarRama.The power supply to the CD player works but the contact is extremely flaky. Any slightest move causes the CD player to turn off. And this is a parked car. Don't bother to use it in a moving car.The radio transimission is easy to setup but the frequency shifts. There is some static noise. The sound is at best AM radio quality, which is Ok for hard rock or other noisy music, but a little too poor for light music.
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[ "Ordered on 3/12.", "Arrived on 3/14.", "The shipping is expensive ($5.57) but very impressive.The packaging is cheap and misfit.", "The wires come out like manggled spaghetti.", "The unit feels flimsy.", "It looks like it is bought from Dollar Tree or DollarRama.The power supply to the CD player works but the contact is extremely flaky.", "Any slightest move causes the CD player to turn off.", "And this is a parked car.", "Don't bother to use it in a moving car.The radio transimission is easy to setup but the frequency shifts.", "There is some static noise.", "The sound is at best AM radio quality, which is Ok for hard rock or other noisy music, but a little too poor for light music." ]
1
Wrong item, no customer service.
I purchased this product based on both the picture and the description. The picture that was shown is the exact remote that I needed to replace. That is not the remote which I received. It was advertised as the Dish Network Platinum 8.0 remote, which was the one that I needed. Again, it was not the one which I received. There were receiver model numbers in the description, but I was not near the receiver when I was ordering it and didn't have the model number. The description also said that it should work with any Dish Network UHF receiver and it was advertised as the same remote that I was replacing, so I ordered it. It didn't work. It would not connect to my receiver. I contacted the company requesting assistance, but they never responded. I believe that if you are going to sell a product, it should be as advertised and there should be some degree of customer service, neither of which was existent.
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[ "I purchased this product based on both the picture and the description.", "The picture that was shown is the exact remote that I needed to replace.", "That is not the remote which I received.", "It was advertised as the Dish Network Platinum 8.0 remote, which was the one that I needed.", "Again, it was not the one which I received.", "There were receiver model numbers in the description, but I was not near the receiver when I was ordering it and didn't have the model number.", "The description also said that it should work with any Dish Network UHF receiver and it was advertised as the same remote that I was replacing, so I ordered it.", "It didn't work.", "It would not connect to my receiver.", "I contacted the company requesting assistance, but they never responded.", "I believe that if you are going to sell a product, it should be as advertised and there should be some degree of customer service, neither of which was existent." ]
2
Quaint
The movie is very entertaining. Zellweger is good as Ms. Potter. The scenes of how she falls in love with Ewan McGregor's character are good. How both Miss Potter and publisher spent enormous amount of time getting the colors just right was interesting. I thought the animations were hit and miss. However, overall the animations do demonstrate how her characters were fully integrated into her life.I can't think of any real negatives. It is a very good period piece. Her paintings were amazing.The English landscapes were breathtaking. Friends of mine are going to start living in England this fall. I definitely want to go visit. The movie was charming in every sense of the word.
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[ "The movie is very entertaining.", "Zellweger is good as Ms.", "Potter.", "The scenes of how she falls in love with Ewan McGregor's character are good.", "How both Miss Potter and publisher spent enormous amount of time getting the colors just right was interesting.", "I thought the animations were hit and miss.", "However, overall the animations do demonstrate how her characters were fully integrated into her life.I can't think of any real negatives.", "It is a very good period piece.", "Her paintings were amazing.The English landscapes were breathtaking.", "Friends of mine are going to start living in England this fall.", "I definitely want to go visit.", "The movie was charming in every sense of the word." ]
1
Learn the language PLEASE!
Being Serbian American, I cringe when I hear local ethnic groups murder the language they are trying to entertain us with. This collection of songs is no exception. Zvonko Bogdan, from Novi Sad, Serbia was a featured guest soloist on this album and was superb as always! The group, Sviraj, however, should study pronunciation of the Serb-Croat language before they attempt to perform. This two disk set is a live concert from Philadelphia. It contains videos that are hard to see unless you are on the internet and have QUICKTIME 5 installed. The performaers mouths and lyrics are out of sync, just like watching a poorly dubbedKung Fu film or Hercules movie of the 60's. Sviraj's first album is much better, 4 stars! Don't waste your time and money on this one unless your a Zvonko Bogdan fan, he only sings a medley of his hits on the disk. On the video, he looks like he is anxious to finish and get away in a hurry! I don't blame him!!!!
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[ "Being Serbian American, I cringe when I hear local ethnic groups murder the language they are trying to entertain us with.", "This collection of songs is no exception.", "Zvonko Bogdan, from Novi Sad, Serbia was a featured guest soloist on this album and was superb as always!", "The group, Sviraj, however, should study pronunciation of the Serb-Croat language before they attempt to perform.", "This two disk set is a live concert from Philadelphia.", "It contains videos that are hard to see unless you are on the internet and have QUICKTIME 5 installed.", "The performaers mouths and lyrics are out of sync, just like watching a poorly dubbedKung Fu film or Hercules movie of the 60's.", "Sviraj's first album is much better, 4 stars!", "Don't waste your time and money on this one unless your a Zvonko Bogdan fan, he only sings a medley of his hits on the disk.", "On the video, he looks like he is anxious to finish and get away in a hurry!", "I don't blame him!!!", "!" ]
1
horrible
I got about 60 pages into this horrible mess before I just stopped reading. Richard Laymon was nothing but a pervert, and a sick sadistic one at that. When 1 of the characters rapes a 10 year old girl thats pretty much where I stopped reading. And from what I've heard it only gets worse after that so I have no intentions of ever continuing with this horrific excuse for a book. Blood and Gore I have no problem with. I love horror, and I love monsters. Thats why I was drawn towards this book. But theres no need to go on about the rape and torture of a 10 year old girl. Its sick, and I'll never read another Laymon book ever again. Laymon fans will try and defend this book and say that he was just trying to give you a strong feeling of hate towards his villain, but in reality its just an excuse to write about something disgusting. If I could give this book a negative rating I would.
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[ "I got about 60 pages into this horrible mess before I just stopped reading.", "Richard Laymon was nothing but a pervert, and a sick sadistic one at that.", "When 1 of the characters rapes a 10 year old girl thats pretty much where I stopped reading.", "And from what I've heard it only gets worse after that so I have no intentions of ever continuing with this horrific excuse for a book.", "Blood and Gore I have no problem with.", "I love horror, and I love monsters.", "Thats why I was drawn towards this book.", "But theres no need to go on about the rape and torture of a 10 year old girl.", "Its sick, and I'll never read another Laymon book ever again.", "Laymon fans will try and defend this book and say that he was just trying to give you a strong feeling of hate towards his villain, but in reality its just an excuse to write about something disgusting.", "If I could give this book a negative rating I would." ]
1
I really wanted to like it...
The reviews were good, it was highly recommended, I really wanted to like it. Out of the box the motor was a little loud, but it is a motor after all so you would expect some noise. I had the impeller out a couple of times to make sure it was aligned correctly. I decided that the motor hum was not a big deal. Then the lid rattled when I put it on all the way. Fine, I would just put it on in such a way that it won't rattle. Or, duct tape the edges that rattled. I decided I could deal with rattle somehow and that was okay, too. Then the water noise started. I like a silent running tank and this one was splashing water a lot more than I wanted. If I turned the flow all the way down it was better, but I got this filter because I wanted 200 gph, so turning down the flow was counterproductive. There was no way to get 200 gph without water noise. I finally gave in and decided this filter was not going to work for me and sent it back.
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[ "The reviews were good, it was highly recommended, I really wanted to like it.", "Out of the box the motor was a little loud, but it is a motor after all so you would expect some noise.", "I had the impeller out a couple of times to make sure it was aligned correctly.", "I decided that the motor hum was not a big deal.", "Then the lid rattled when I put it on all the way.", "Fine, I would just put it on in such a way that it won't rattle.", "Or, duct tape the edges that rattled.", "I decided I could deal with rattle somehow and that was okay, too.", "Then the water noise started.", "I like a silent running tank and this one was splashing water a lot more than I wanted.", "If I turned the flow all the way down it was better, but I got this filter because I wanted 200 gph, so turning down the flow was counterproductive.", "There was no way to get 200 gph without water noise.", "I finally gave in and decided this filter was not going to work for me and sent it back." ]
1
It kinda sucks
What can I say.... Im not impressed. I own two of these things now in a space 1/4 of the size of what the box says it should humidify and its still bone dry. These are rated for 9 gallons a day yet they hold only two gallons at a time. That leads me to believe that on maximum I should have to fill up the humidifier at least 4 times a day. Instead on maximum I fill the humidifier once every two and a half days. So no they do not push 9 gallons of water into the air daily. They push 1 gallon. Did I get a faulty unit? Well since I have two of them and they both act the same way Im gonna have to say they just suck. Id return them in an instant but the boxes were mistakenly tossed out. Buyer be warned these are not high output humidifiers.
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[ "What can I say.... Im not impressed.", "I own two of these things now in a space 1/4 of the size of what the box says it should humidify and its still bone dry.", "These are rated for 9 gallons a day yet they hold only two gallons at a time.", "That leads me to believe that on maximum I should have to fill up the humidifier at least 4 times a day.", "Instead on maximum I fill the humidifier once every two and a half days.", "So no they do not push 9 gallons of water into the air daily.", "They push 1 gallon.", "Did I get a faulty unit?", "Well since I have two of them and they both act the same way Im gonna have to say they just suck.", "Id return them in an instant but the boxes were mistakenly tossed out.", "Buyer be warned these are not high output humidifiers." ]
1
Pretty Lame
While I was watching this movie, my only question was "When will this thing be over?" I found it lame, boring and very reminiscent of another movie which I found equally boring and lame: American Beauty. I will never understand why Hollywood is so fascinated with movies about dysfunctional families. If you liked American Beauty, you'll love Little Miss Sunshine. However, if you detested American Beauty, as I did, you will detest this movie as well. The characters were dull and uninteresting, as was the plot (if you can call it that). I have no idea why Alan Arkin was nominated (let alone won) for this mess. It must have been a sentimental vote. His part as the grandpa was small and of no consequence. Steve Carell, with his hang-dog face and manner, annoyed me the most playing the suicidal brother-in-law. As far as I'm concerned, this movie was a waste of money to make and to go and see.
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[ "While I was watching this movie, my only question was \"When will this thing be over?", "\" I found it lame, boring and very reminiscent of another movie which I found equally boring and lame: American Beauty.", "I will never understand why Hollywood is so fascinated with movies about dysfunctional families.", "If you liked American Beauty, you'll love Little Miss Sunshine.", "However, if you detested American Beauty, as I did, you will detest this movie as well.", "The characters were dull and uninteresting, as was the plot (if you can call it that).", "I have no idea why Alan Arkin was nominated (let alone won) for this mess.", "It must have been a sentimental vote.", "His part as the grandpa was small and of no consequence.", "Steve Carell, with his hang-dog face and manner, annoyed me the most playing the suicidal brother-in-law.", "As far as I'm concerned, this movie was a waste of money to make and to go and see." ]
2
A woman's powerful jouney of self discovery
I think that people who gave this a negative review have a hard time relating to other people and finding others interesting. I always say, "everyone has an interesting story." Well, this writer chose to write a book about hers and I loved it. Who hasn't questioned their own decisions in life? Who can say 100% that each one of their decisions is perfect - no regrets. This writer is saying she's not perfect. Her marriage wasn't perfect. Her love life wasn't perfect. She's trying to figure things out and create something each one of us is capable of...fulfillment in life. Self-absorbed? More like humble. More like honest. I hope I learn from this to take more chances in life. Just because her journey is different than you or I would choose, doesn't mean it's wrong. It's her interesting journey.
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[ "I think that people who gave this a negative review have a hard time relating to other people and finding others interesting.", "I always say, \"everyone has an interesting story.\" Well, this writer chose to write a book about hers and I loved it.", "Who hasn't questioned their own decisions in life?", "Who can say 100% that each one of their decisions is perfect - no regrets.", "This writer is saying she's not perfect.", "Her marriage wasn't perfect.", "Her love life wasn't perfect.", "She's trying to figure things out and create something each one of us is capable of...fulfillment in life.", "Self-absorbed?", "More like humble.", "More like honest.", "I hope I learn from this to take more chances in life.", "Just because her journey is different than you or I would choose, doesn't mean it's wrong.", "It's her interesting journey." ]
2
A new author for me but one I'll continue reading
Pullman did an excellent job with this series and particularly with the book the subtle knife. It was my favorite one. All I really have to say is that the characters were excellent. They were as real as they could get from the pages of a book. Wil was awesome. Hes just a mysterious youth with a troubling past and a knack for getting chased by the wrong crowd. He is also incredibly intelligent for his age. Later in the book he inherits the subtle knife...the ultimate weapon.Will goes on to meet the main character of the Golden Compass, Lyra, and the two start their journeys together. They are quite an interesting pair.Pullmans world is highly imaginative. It is filled with magic, intrigue, and well thought out plot and characters. AN EXCELLENT READ!!!
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[ "Pullman did an excellent job with this series and particularly with the book the subtle knife.", "It was my favorite one.", "All I really have to say is that the characters were excellent.", "They were as real as they could get from the pages of a book.", "Wil was awesome.", "Hes just a mysterious youth with a troubling past and a knack for getting chased by the wrong crowd.", "He is also incredibly intelligent for his age.", "Later in the book he inherits the subtle knife...the ultimate weapon.Will goes on to meet the main character of the Golden Compass, Lyra, and the two start their journeys together.", "They are quite an interesting pair.Pullmans world is highly imaginative.", "It is filled with magic, intrigue, and well thought out plot and characters.", "AN EXCELLENT READ!!!" ]
2
Bayou Total Trainer continues to impress!!
Arrived almost a week before they said it would. WOW! My Total Gym is now on Craig's list. The workout from the Bayou Total Trainer is way more intense, and offers a much greater variety of leg exercises. Haven't hit max resistance on legs, but when I do, I can add free weights with the power bar. Look around, Bayou is offering a system with a power bar and a foot board at a fraction of what the competition is charging. Instead of cables, the Bayou uses nylon cord, making the system adjustable. I just opened the handles with a phillip's screw driver, shortened the draw cord, and screwed it back in seconds. Now, when I do upper body, the rollers don't hit the seam. I also like the way the draw cord just loops under the glide board, making it much easier to go from upper to lower body exercises. I've had Total Trainer since 11/2010, and it continues to impress! Quality machine, great price, way to go Bayou!"
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[ "Arrived almost a week before they said it would.", "WOW!", "My Total Gym is now on Craig's list.", "The workout from the Bayou Total Trainer is way more intense, and offers a much greater variety of leg exercises.", "Haven't hit max resistance on legs, but when I do, I can add free weights with the power bar.", "Look around, Bayou is offering a system with a power bar and a foot board at a fraction of what the competition is charging.", "Instead of cables, the Bayou uses nylon cord, making the system adjustable.", "I just opened the handles with a phillip's screw driver, shortened the draw cord, and screwed it back in seconds.", "Now, when I do upper body, the rollers don't hit the seam.", "I also like the way the draw cord just loops under the glide board, making it much easier to go from upper to lower body exercises.", "I've had Total Trainer since 11/2010, and it continues to impress!", "Quality machine, great price, way to go Bayou!", "\"" ]
2
Good sturdy metal mailbox
This item is very well built. Good thick gaged steel. Good powder-coat paint on outside. Covering is a bit lite in parts of interior - I beefed up with Rustoleum spray paint. That was more than likely unnecessary. Good size for mail, magazines and packages. I rated a 4 instead if 5 only because it arrived with one corner bent slightly from damage incurred in transit. Powder cost was cracked. I should have inspected more closely before mounting. I did not want remove, return and remount. So I painted crack with a black enamel paint pen. I plan to inspect Fall and Spring and touch up as required.
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[ "This item is very well built.", "Good thick gaged steel.", "Good powder-coat paint on outside.", "Covering is a bit lite in parts of interior - I beefed up with Rustoleum spray paint.", "That was more than likely unnecessary.", "Good size for mail, magazines and packages.", "I rated a 4 instead if 5 only because it arrived with one corner bent slightly from damage incurred in transit.", "Powder cost was cracked.", "I should have inspected more closely before mounting.", "I did not want remove, return and remount.", "So I painted crack with a black enamel paint pen.", "I plan to inspect Fall and Spring and touch up as required." ]
1
Axe to Grind?
Bill Sammon must be angry about something. He has totally disregared the facts. He has some how convinced a publisher to help him with his anger management. I wonder how much money the publisher will lose on this book. This is not a good work of the facts pro and con. Every American familiar with the Florida debacle knows the key players were Jeb Bush and Katherine Harris and the U.S. Supreme Court. History will not be kind to these individuals but for some reason Sammon is. If you are into hate, blind loyalty, big Bush family fan, and mean spiritedattacks, then this is your book. If you are for unbias reporting and opinions and you purchased this book, then you wasted your hard earned money unless you want a laugh or a conversation piece. Luckily for me a friend gave me the book because he got it from someone else. I will give it to someone later but I am having to much fun marking pages and showing others how bias a writer can be.
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[ "Bill Sammon must be angry about something.", "He has totally disregared the facts.", "He has some how convinced a publisher to help him with his anger management.", "I wonder how much money the publisher will lose on this book.", "This is not a good work of the facts pro and con.", "Every American familiar with the Florida debacle knows the key players were Jeb Bush and Katherine Harris and the U.S. Supreme Court.", "History will not be kind to these individuals but for some reason Sammon is.", "If you are into hate, blind loyalty, big Bush family fan, and mean spiritedattacks, then this is your book.", "If you are for unbias reporting and opinions and you purchased this book, then you wasted your hard earned money unless you want a laugh or a conversation piece.", "Luckily for me a friend gave me the book because he got it from someone else.", "I will give it to someone later but I am having to much fun marking pages and showing others how bias a writer can be." ]
2
Simple is better
I have bought 4 of these and plan to buy more. I've had them for a few years now and I was afraid they stopped making them. Perfect for camping and many other uses. I have not had to replace the batteries yet. Takes 3 AAA. The case feels strong and can be popped open with a quarter. It has a hinge and tilts down to aim. All the ones I have still work and I've given the others as gifts. It's a simple design and seems to have a bit of water proofing as well. There is a rubber ring when you open it to put in the batteries. I think I bought my originals at REI for $25.
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[ "I have bought 4 of these and plan to buy more.", "I've had them for a few years now and I was afraid they stopped making them.", "Perfect for camping and many other uses.", "I have not had to replace the batteries yet.", "Takes 3 AAA.", "The case feels strong and can be popped open with a quarter.", "It has a hinge and tilts down to aim.", "All the ones I have still work and I've given the others as gifts.", "It's a simple design and seems to have a bit of water proofing as well.", "There is a rubber ring when you open it to put in the batteries.", "I think I bought my originals at REI for $25." ]
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Don't be that Psycho's "Valentine"
People shouldn't make fun of nerds in high school. Especially ones who get nosebleeds. That's not right. Even the fat girl ditched the poor guy at prom. I guess it was his fault for buying her so many chocolates. Well, a group of girls grow up and remember the geeky guy on Valentine's Day. They are murdered one by one and it seems like the killer could be the ultra dork! Watch the movie for Denise Richards if anything because the plot is too predictable. You should know who the 'psycho' is just by looking at the cover of the movie. C'mon! Still funny.
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[ "People shouldn't make fun of nerds in high school.", "Especially ones who get nosebleeds.", "That's not right.", "Even the fat girl ditched the poor guy at prom.", "I guess it was his fault for buying her so many chocolates.", "Well, a group of girls grow up and remember the geeky guy on Valentine's Day.", "They are murdered one by one and it seems like the killer could be the ultra dork!", "Watch the movie for Denise Richards if anything because the plot is too predictable.", "You should know who the 'psycho' is just by looking at the cover of the movie.", "C'mon!", "Still funny." ]
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Heart of Darkness is Right
As I began reading this book, I felt a little disturbed. The use of details that Conrad uses in the story are incredible. As Marlow talks to his shipmates in the story, the details he uses are intense. As he talks of his trip up the river, his friends on the ship tend not to be paying attention to him. This contributes to the difficulty of reading this book. Conrad had Marlow telling his story, and at the same time he switches back and forth from that to Marlow talking to his friends in the present. This makes the story very confusing. Conrad successfully showed how the colonization and imperialism was selfish and the colonizers were only tried to make a profit by obtaining ivory. The story itself wasnt too bad. It had a good plot and I liked the ending. It wrapped up a little fast I thought, but overall it was a good ending. If you liked the movie, Apocollapse Now, you will definitely enjoy this book, since the movie is based on this book.
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[ "As I began reading this book, I felt a little disturbed.", "The use of details that Conrad uses in the story are incredible.", "As Marlow talks to his shipmates in the story, the details he uses are intense.", "As he talks of his trip up the river, his friends on the ship tend not to be paying attention to him.", "This contributes to the difficulty of reading this book.", "Conrad had Marlow telling his story, and at the same time he switches back and forth from that to Marlow talking to his friends in the present.", "This makes the story very confusing.", "Conrad successfully showed how the colonization and imperialism was selfish and the colonizers were only tried to make a profit by obtaining ivory.", "The story itself wasnt too bad.", "It had a good plot and I liked the ending.", "It wrapped up a little fast I thought, but overall it was a good ending.", "If you liked the movie, Apocollapse Now, you will definitely enjoy this book, since the movie is based on this book." ]
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Sick Book By Unhealthy Women. Pity the author...
Have a borderline eating disorder? Want a full blown one? Want to start smoking to curb your appetite? How about fasting for a few days? Pure liquid diet? Abusing ephedra? Getting depressed on purpose so that you will lose your appetite and not eat? Swallow tape worms? If you find these ideas appealing then by all means, read this book. If you have EVER even considered the idea of starving yourself or bingeing and purging, then do not read this miserably, sickening, twisted, self-defeating book. Written by a bunch of sick women who are self-proclaimed gossipers, diet junkies, and bitter at the world, this book revolted me. I was expecting a "tongue in cheek" book that reflected how silly we women can be when it comes to weight obsession and our health. Instead, my ideas that we as women are our own worst enemies, was deeply confirmed. I am truly disgusted.
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[ "Have a borderline eating disorder?", "Want a full blown one?", "Want to start smoking to curb your appetite?", "How about fasting for a few days?", "Pure liquid diet?", "Abusing ephedra?", "Getting depressed on purpose so that you will lose your appetite and not eat?", "Swallow tape worms?", "If you find these ideas appealing then by all means, read this book.", "If you have EVER even considered the idea of starving yourself or bingeing and purging, then do not read this miserably, sickening, twisted, self-defeating book.", "Written by a bunch of sick women who are self-proclaimed gossipers, diet junkies, and bitter at the world, this book revolted me.", "I was expecting a \"tongue in cheek\" book that reflected how silly we women can be when it comes to weight obsession and our health.", "Instead, my ideas that we as women are our own worst enemies, was deeply confirmed.", "I am truly disgusted." ]
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Defective from the begining
I just received the Jet Mortise machine yesterday. Took it out of the box, assembled it and plugged it in. At first it wouldn't do anything thing but hum a little. I turned the chuck a little, then turned it back on. It made a horrible grinding sound. Closer inspection revealed the fan on the top of the motor was grinding against the housing. Further inspection of the machine showed the bolt holes in the base were not taped square. These bolt holes attach the column to the base. I'm skeptical how square the machine would cut if the manufacturer cannot machine square bolt holes. This is my first Jet tool and it will be my last. I just ordered a Powermatic to replace this junk.
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[ "I just received the Jet Mortise machine yesterday.", "Took it out of the box, assembled it and plugged it in.", "At first it wouldn't do anything thing but hum a little.", "I turned the chuck a little, then turned it back on.", "It made a horrible grinding sound.", "Closer inspection revealed the fan on the top of the motor was grinding against the housing.", "Further inspection of the machine showed the bolt holes in the base were not taped square.", "These bolt holes attach the column to the base.", "I'm skeptical how square the machine would cut if the manufacturer cannot machine square bolt holes.", "This is my first Jet tool and it will be my last.", "I just ordered a Powermatic to replace this junk." ]
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Cute Holiday Stories
This book tells the story of three women over three holiday seasons. Each story is told in the first person. The first is Jane and she is debating over her career and choice in men. She also finds out that she has a a thyroid condition, which causes her to examine her life so far. The next story involves her sister, Ricki, who has moved down to North Carolina to be with her boyfriend-who is still married. This was my favorite character in the book. She realizes that the life she has there with her friends and business is better than the one with her SO! The third story revolves around Emma who is a friend of the sisters. She and her SO are trying to get pregnant. He goes out of town on Thanksgiving and her ex pops by and something happens. A few weeks later at a X-mas party, she does the pregnany test and its positive! I won't give up what happens, but this is a cute book that has a few sex moments and a good holiday message.
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[ "This book tells the story of three women over three holiday seasons.", "Each story is told in the first person.", "The first is Jane and she is debating over her career and choice in men.", "She also finds out that she has a a thyroid condition, which causes her to examine her life so far.", "The next story involves her sister, Ricki, who has moved down to North Carolina to be with her boyfriend-who is still married.", "This was my favorite character in the book.", "She realizes that the life she has there with her friends and business is better than the one with her SO!", "The third story revolves around Emma who is a friend of the sisters.", "She and her SO are trying to get pregnant.", "He goes out of town on Thanksgiving and her ex pops by and something happens.", "A few weeks later at a X-mas party, she does the pregnany test and its positive!", "I won't give up what happens, but this is a cute book that has a few sex moments and a good holiday message." ]
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One for the ages
It's 1973. I'm 14 years old, laying on the bedroom floor, leafing through Circus magazine. There's an article about some band with a weird name -- Mott the Hoople? Says they're a cross between Dylan and the Stones. Maybe I'll check it out. Down at the record store (the vinyl kind, kiddies) I find the LP. Wow, what a cool cover! What cool clothes! This has to be cool. Buy it, take it home, put it on the turntable, and WOW! this IS cool! Not long after everyone at school (my friends, anyway) are talking about this band, trying to pound out All The Way From Memphis on the piano in the music room. (But what about that GAY song All The Young Dudes?) Too bizarre, dude, this it COOL! Almost 30 years later I'm still listening, still digging it, buying Ian Hunter's Rant CD, and thinking about what it was like to be 14 in 1973...
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[ "It's 1973.", "I'm 14 years old, laying on the bedroom floor, leafing through Circus magazine.", "There's an article about some band with a weird name -- Mott the Hoople?", "Says they're a cross between Dylan and the Stones.", "Maybe I'll check it out.", "Down at the record store (the vinyl kind, kiddies) I find the LP.", "Wow, what a cool cover!", "What cool clothes!", "This has to be cool.", "Buy it, take it home, put it on the turntable, and WOW!", "this IS cool!", "Not long after everyone at school (my friends, anyway) are talking about this band, trying to pound out All The Way From Memphis on the piano in the music room.", "(But what about that GAY song All The Young Dudes?", ") Too bizarre, dude, this it COOL!", "Almost 30 years later I'm still listening, still digging it, buying Ian Hunter's Rant CD, and thinking about what it was like to be 14 in 1973..." ]