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Is this product review positive? Title: so so Review: All of the tracks are from the original artists - however, all the tracks have been re-recorded and not as good as the original songs when they were first recorded. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not as good as the book Review: Maybe I should have known better because the audio book is only two CD's but I was disappointed that it's not the entire book on CD. These two CD's contain a fraction of information from the book. I think the book is so full of essential information that the audio CD's only contain a small piece of the author's subject. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: learned optimism Review: I found the book to be difficult to read and comprehend (and I am fairly intelligent person). There is all kind of unnecessary detail about various psychology philosophies, stories about other psychologists nothing to do with the subject at hand, lots of anecdotes which again have nothing to do with the subject. There are self testing questionaires for "pessimism" which are useful. There is too much info described too bluntly for "self diagnosis" of severe depression and other personality traits which would, in my opinion, put an already depressed person into deeper depression rather than inspire him to seek help (I am not a psychologist but I am an MD). The section that actually deals with changing pessimism to optimism is only about 50 pages out of more than 300 page book. The gist of the book can perhaps be summarised in less than 10 pages.I did not find the book to be even readable (but I still read it). Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Keep walking...don't pick this book up Review: I think I was expecting something else from this book. This book left me bored and reading it took me back to my experiences in high school when I was forced to read some boring text book. I found the majority of this book to be nothing more than an author bragging about their past. Too much of this publication was about research the author had done and findings they had concluded. It was a well-written book but I was expecting to see something more along the lines of "this is what is wrong = this will fix it". If you are looking for simple and direct information about how you are feeling then I suggest finding another book. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Self-Inflated Author Offers Little Advice Review: I got this book with great hope in it's title. I'd hoped for something motivating and inspiring but it was a great disappointment. The author spends most of the book talking about his awards and recognitions for this or that and little if anything actually helping a negative thinker be optimistic. I saved chapter 15, I think, and discarded the rest of the book, something I NEVER do. Stick with Tony Robbins' Awaken The Giant Within, much better read, much more advice on being optimistic. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: excellent Review: martin seligman has studied the inner works of the mind. What he has researched, he describes in a easy to follow format in how to change one's life. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Broad Usefulness Review: Although Seligman intends for this outstanding book to be used for individual growth, I first learned of it in a context of organizational development done by my friend and colleague, Dr. Mila Baker.Not only individuals, but entire work groups can learn to become helpless. Martin's analytical framework is priceless in understanding and breaking down this group dynamic in workplaces. I would highly recommend it to HR professionals as the pliers in their toolkit... Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Tough read, to many history Review: I actually bought this book via reference from '100 ways to motivate yourself'. The first two thirds are very dry and it taughts about the history of research on learned helplessless.What I am seeking is 'How to'..which is later part of the book but it was a bit hard to digest. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Fascinating...but useful? Review: I found this absolutely fascinating (and very well written). The evidence that drawing excessively negative conclusions from dissapointments is bad for your health is compelling.But there's a hitch. I think its fair to say pessamists are skeptics (and perhaps a bit lazy as well) so I really can't see how a person can change the way they think about the world by reading this book and doing its excercises, alone.I loved the book and found it extremely interesting--but I also felt it was a bit like Hypnotize Yourself To Think Positively. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: A book for the human race. Review: I have read everything I can get my hands on from Seligman - although a faithful scientist and researcher, he understands the practical application of his discoveries into Optimism, and works diligently at making those concepts understandable. The application of Learned Optimism, properly and easily applied, will effect every aspect of your life.As a father I have seen in my children learned behaviors and have been able to help them understand events - as momentary not permanent. The greatest benefit of learned optimism is at work - even some simple advice on how to change an employees outlook changes their approach to their work, the quality and their committment. I've stopped trying to teach traits - and started teaching "Outlook".This book is fabulous - the only dissapointment I have is that I can't find a new one in a hard cover. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: The book inspirs to fight for yours and your kids' optimism Review: The reading of this book itself alleviates one of the most difficult ailments to fight: depression. Until you know what it is from your own experience, it's hard to understand what depressed people feel. Dr.Seligman explains the nature and consequences of it from non-traditional (in my view)angle. He gives a hope to us and explains the ways we can help ourselves and our kids (which is even more important) to live a happier lives. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Kindle edition missing content Review: Got the kindle edition because I lost my paperback and wanted the resource for seligman's model of ABCDE. Guess what. the index of the paperback includes a reference to ABCDE but the kindle search shows 0 entries. Tried activity, beliefs, consequences, etc and all showed 0 results. Not the complete book. returned. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not recommended Review: this is only for people that have no personality, or are clinically depressed.it is NOT for someone looking for out-going self selling info. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Never mind Review: There is no point in buying this book. It won't work and it will just be a jumbled mess of words on paper. And you know what else? It's not available on the Kindle, and probably never will be. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not a good self-help book Review: This book is NOT a good self-help book. The interested reader would be better off reading Richard Burns,Aaron Beck or Edmund Bourne. Rather it provides scientific evidence of how / why cognitive therapy works - Dr Seligman gives details of the various "experiments" he has conducted over the years and how he has put the results to good use in industry / sport and personal health.The evidence is clearly provided and well-written in an upbeat style. The actual self-help part of the book only lasts about 20 or 30 pages - most of the book gives the background and examples of where cognitive therapy has been used succesfully.If you need help with anxiety, depression etc this book is not the first recommendation (see above) - however if you are interested in the background of how cognitive therapy developed, along with the evidence to support its use then it is a quite enjoyable read. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Changed my life Review: I found out that a) I am a pragmatic realist w/ an optimist's bent and b)if i choose to apply what I've read it can make a difference in my outlook and in everyday as well as professional problem solving. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Good ideas but too much technical information. Review: The book makes good points but it is a hard read due to the enormous amount of scientific and technical information included. I would not recommend this book. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: This book changed my life Review: Not only did this book make me look at life in a totally different way, it actually changed the way I react to certain setbacks in life. When I read this book I was going through a tough time in life. After reading this book, I made a conscious effort to use Seligman's techniques. Guess what, they really do work if you use them. I highly reccomend this book to anyone going through a tough time or if you want to learn more about the benefits of Optimism. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Disappointing Review: This book was disappointing. From the title, I thought it will teach you how to be optimistic but it went on circles without focusing on the key optimistic ability and how to acquire those skills. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Well done except the last chapter Review: After all the research and writing, Dr. S. makes the leap of faith to apply the information to society at large and to our "post-modern" thinking in the concluding chapters. This eroded the writing. Other than this, excellent book and filled with nuggets of wisdom that we can all use. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Great research, long book Review: The research behind learned optimism is nothing short of life changing. If you are struggling (as perhaps many or all of us are?) with something difficult in your life that you would like to be more resilient or optimistic about, read this book. Most of the book describes the history of the research that lead up to the findings on optimism, as well as numerous chapters on how optimism was proven to be a positive thing for health, work and sports (in case you were still doubting it by the middle of the book). The actual applicable portion of the book (i.e. findings on how you can shift from pessimism to optimism) only take up a fraction of the book. That is the true meat here. You may be better off googling ABCDE method if you want to jump to application in your life. If you want a detailed read on the history and case studies for optimism, definitely read the book. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life Review: Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your LifeExactly as described. Arrived earlier than the time line givien.very good experience Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Interesting to analyze optimism but I would like more on "how to" increase your optimism Review: This is a great book for explaining the good, bad and ugly of optimism and pessimism but I was hoping for my information to "learn optimism". I did enjoy the background on what is causing the epidemic of depression and the amount of drugs prescribed today for anxiety and depression is astounding. I also enjoyed but I don't agree with everything the author mentioned about reasons for the increase. Again, this a book that better explains our pessimism than how to gain and utilize optimism. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Great Book Review: The only way you're going to find out how great this book is will be by buying it and reading it.So buy it, and read it.You won't be sorry. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Okay...But not great Review: This book does offer some useful advice, thus the two stars but it is not a great book.I would recommend Patterns Of Depression or any good NLP book by Bandler and Grinder. Anthony Robbins Awaken the Giant also offers some useful strategies to offset depression that work faster and better than what is in this book.I recommend that you borrow this from your library and save the money for a better book. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Nothing new or not obvious here Review: It's not that the information insn't correct, but it certainly isn't insightful. This seems like a mental exercise for a professor who just wants to get his name in print. Right away you're in trouble becuase he has you go through an exercise and then rate your optimism to see if this book could help you. if you are low on optimism, you need this book, if you are balanced, you need this book and if you are very optimistic, you still need this book.My view, try to see things from others perspective and find out what your unique service and contribution is to a given situation and ulitmaley your whole life. The rest will fall into place. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Should have a note that there are dog experiments involved which I don't codone! Review: I really don't understand how people can publish books with animal experiments without a notice on the description. Especially when the experiment conducted by the author on dogs with electric shock on page 26-27 (which I skipped reading, no thanks), could have simply been performed on humans with noise like a Japanese scientist did on page 29.I prefer being surrounded by pessimists, than torture animals to "maybe" find answers about optimism! Will return this "research" item right away. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: CD on Learned Optimism is good supplement to book Review: If you are interested in how optimism can be learned, Seligman's book/CD is a great resource. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Good Info; not enough of it to warrant a book of this size Review: The book makes some excellent and rather useful points regarding learned optimism, cognitive therapy, and thought patterns. It also contains some useful inventory tests. However, this whole book could've probably been written in around half the space. It is very redundant. Again, good info but he is long winded and could explain the whole book much more quickly and efficiently. I consider checking it out at a library first. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Still a pessimist... Review: I'm not dismissing this book altogether - it has some points of interest, but I fail to see how the findings of Dr. Seligman and others are as original or groundbreaking as he suggests. Too much of the book is devoted to descriptions of research methodology, various anecdotes and praise for colleagues. The few chapters on actually learning optimism amount to some rather generic techniques for keeping the right perspective and avoiding the negative. The fact of the matter is that we often lose sight of a few simple truths in life. It's more helpful to have them articulated to us in a way that resonates than to read about experimental design, who deserves credit for what and the science behind the obvious. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: missing 'part' Review: The CD starts with telling you to pause the CD and proceed to take the test. The test results are a critical part of proceeding with the 'reading'. I think it would be most helpful if the purchaser is aware that no test copy is included with the purchase. Or perhaps include the 'required' test copy! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: A Book With "Staying Power" Review: Over ten years ago, a professional colleague told me about this little book. It was in context of explaining how a unit of people at work had acquired a dysfunctional style.She was mildly apologetic in recommending it, since she was a professional in organizational development and this book had not been much used in that context. However, once I read it, I was really hooked. I found myself (and still find myself) using its concepts both personally and professionally in a variety of ways.I highly recommend it as accessible, simple and very, very powerful. Simplicity is not the same as incompetent. In fact, some times just the opposite is true... Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: A must Read Review: Dr. Seligman provides compelling proof in his research about learing to be an Optimist. I always thought in half-empty or half-full terms. What he teaches you is how to help let go of things that are harmful and how to "rephrase" things to assist you AND your body. After 6 months of reading this book, and listening to his tape, it has helped me take control. I recommend it to my clients, friends and family. A self-help book, with real action items and REAL studies to back it up! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Mostly Myth Review: This book is mostly about saying idea generation is creativity. It is not! The stories given are trite, the puzzled do not work, and the mind mapping idea works no better than any other form of noting or brainstorming. Lots of snakeoil and greasy writing. Tony Buzan is a self acclaimed guru, and has a cult following. Apart from that he is the most successful exagerter on the guru circuit. He manages to make the same claims as others who have been prosecuted through litigation, but he does it in a way to remain unscathed. Pretty sneaky stuff.RegardsDRally Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: It was ok Review: It was ok but nothing like what i was expecting. Wish it had better recipes and more photos of finished dishes Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Best Italian Cookbook! Review: This is a must have for an Italian food lover! It is simply the best! Every recipe we've made is bada-bing GOOD! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: A terrific cookbook and THE BEST Xmas gift this season! Review: I collect cookbooks and this one is the latest and great addition to my library. Not only is it filled with wonderful recipes, it's also a hoot to read! I'm buying this for everyone on this year's Christmas list. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Great, but not the best Review: My only criticism is that a many of the recipes in the book would be found in any other Italian cookbook. That said, the tips and stories behind the recipes make up for that.I would recommend it to anyone looking for classic Italian (or Italian-American) food. The book deals with how to make the best food anywhere. No matter where you are, or what your local shops have, you can find something great in these pages. The emphasis is on how you approach cooking, not just what you're making. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Surprisingly Good Review: I have to say that I didn't expect much from this book. Although I read and enjoyedWiseguy, and the movie 'Goodfellas', I also read the auto-biographical book co-written by Hill's children which cast him in a decidedly different role than the lovable rogue he is portrayed as in his own somewhat self-serving story. Accordingly, I was rather expecting a cheap capitalization of Hill's notoriety in order to sell a mediocre collection of run-of-the-mill recipes. As it was, when I actually read the book I was pleasantly surprised. Hill is clearly a man who has a passion for food and this comes across in this very nice, albeit eclectic compendium of dishes. I could probably do without some of the biographical text that glorifies his criminality, but when he talks about food in his childhood and in various places and times throughout his life, it makes for a genuinely interesting read. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Definitely wise guy cook book Review: For the Good fella fan who loves to cook Italian dishes. all from Henry Hill during his hay day as a mobster!!! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Such a deal! Review: This is two books in one! Wonderful, amusing, and exciting stories of Henry Hill's life accompanied by mouth-watering recipies. The text is very well written; the recipes clear. The different indexes of recipes are a great idea and very helpful.I've glimpsed someone else's copy and can't wait for my own to arrive! I highly recommend this book. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Cook better than an Italian restaurant Review: I got this for my husband last Christmas and we haven't found anything that wasn't totally delicious. The only problem is, we can't eat Italian in a restaurant anymore! We cook better at home!! With Henry's precise step-by-step directions, and his delightful autobiographical inserts, this is our favorite cookbook.If you can stomach it, a viewing of "Goodfellas" really makes the cookbook a lot of fun and brings the voice of Henry Hill to life. Sometimes we can feel him running around our kitchen in his drug-induced haze, preparing his Michael's favorite meatballs just like in the movie! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Nazareth is the ticket Review: Well being a fan of Nazareth for over 35 years Playing the game is one of my favorite albums they recorded during the 70s. Some tracks include somebody to roll, down home girl,born to love. My favorite memory was seeing them in Meeker county, Minnesota 2005 in a field in a farming community in Litchfield Minnesota. It was an Abate function i guess. Cost me 40.00 but well spent and cant wait to see em again Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Alpert's "Fractures and Dislocations" Review: Alpert's paperback is the strongest pocketbook on orthopaedics that I have seen. Both as a general practitioner in the Air Force and as an Emergency Medicine resident at a Ivy League hospital I have used this book to describe fractures to orthopods who nearly always are impressed. Friends who are ortho housestaff recommend and use this book. One of the best Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: This book and a little effort go a long way Review: A couple years ago my mom signed me and my sisters up for Curves. After a year of unwilling attendance and minimal participation, I bit the bullet, signed up for a class (a video and accountability session more than anything), and got this book in the deal. I lost a total of 30 pounds by consistently following the steps outlined in the book.This is NOT a fad diet: It's a way to (more or less) permanently change your ideas about eating, dieting, and losing weight. I recommend it wholeheartedly because it is possible to lose weight if you apply yourself and stick with the principles outlined here. Gary Heavin knows what he's talking about. Unfortunately, I lost my copy and my motivation. I am looking to buy it again to regain that passion-and the know-how. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Expectations Review: Exactly what I expected it to be! Arrived quickly and on time. Very good condition with a little writing but nothing to hender the use of the book. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not the book pictured! Review: I purchased this book because I missplaced my copy. I thought that I was purchasing the exact book shown, which I believe is the 2003 version. Unfortunately, I did not receive the book pictured. Instead I received an earlier version of this book. I needed the version pictured because I wanted to start the Curves weight loss program that is outlined in that edition. Unfortunately, the book I received does not include that information. Disappointed! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Item not received Review: I cannot comment since I have not received my order since I purchased it on Oct 31, 2006. Still trying to find out where it is. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Worthless............ Review: I HAVE YET TO RECIEVE THIS ITEM IT'S BEEN 4 DAYS PAST THE ESTIMATED ARRIVAL DATE AND I PAID FOR 1 DAY SHIPPING. I WANTED TO WEAR IT FOR MY BIRTHDAY YESTURDAY AND I ENDED UP HAVING TO GO OUT THE DAY OF AND BUY MY OWN AT A STORE NEARBY. I'M VERY DISSAPOINTED AND I PLAN TO RETURN IT AS SOON AS I GET IT! IT MAY HAVE BEEN A GOOD BRA BUT IT'S WORTHLESS IF IT ISN'T DELIVERED ON TIME!!!! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: I'm so pleased.. Review: This is the best strapless bra I have ever bought. I cant believe for the first time I'm wearing a strapless and feel so comfortable in it (I'm 40D). My 3rd purchase for Lilyette bras ad have never been dissapointed. Very suitable for us plus size women. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: surprise! Review: Actually stays in place without heading for my waist as previous ones have done! nice to be able to wear and not show straps with sundresses. Great! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: No Good If You Have A Large Chest! Review: I purchased this item to wear with my halloween costume and I have to say I was very disappointed. This product got great reviews but it did not hold my chest. I am a 38 DD and the bra kept falling down I ended up using the detachable strap as a halter and it cut through the back of my neck because my chest needed that much more support. I was very disappointed. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Wrong Item Review: As has happened several times before when ordering off Amazon, I received the wrong product. It wasn't even a strapless bra! And from a different company! I did go buy this product at the mall after returning my purchase from Amazon and I love the bra. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not sure Review: I am not sure this will work out, I put no wire and it feels like there is a wire in it? I also did not have any shipping paper in the box, no way to return it if I wanted to. I did try it on, its uncomfortable, but will have to make due. Not sure I will use it much. Thanks Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: No 34DD Offered Review: Heard such great things, but how can you not offer a 34DD. Disappointed. My review is strictly concerning the offering which is lacking for what many have stated is a must own for big busted girls in need of a strapless bra...yet there are not DD offerings below 36. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: The Best Review: it's a perfect lift and support for big breast...Love it, This Bra is uncomparable with other brands, this is the Best...Believe me!! Get yours as soon is possible Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Amazing!! Review: This bra is amazing. Usually I have to pull up some strapless bras all night. This bra kept my girls up nice and perky without any fixing. Truly an amazing bra. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE it. 5 LOVEs, 5 stars. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Awesome support and quality Review: This strapless is very comfortable and lift support. The hidden elastic bands on the side hold the bra in place and no bulging. I am a 36C and even though it looks "big" when you put it on it holds the girls and everything around in place, plus it has the convertible straps for back crossing and halter, if needed. Gives a great lift, when you wear strapless tops an dresses. I bought it in all 3 colors ;o. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Goes up easily, worked very well, a bit heavy Review: This blind goes up very easily with tons of interior room. The backpack straps on the case are important because even folded this is good size and a bit heavy (over 20lbs). My husband is 6'3" and he and our two kids were comfortable in it all day in the woods. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: great Review: this is a large blind not hard to put up and tear down.....it seats 4 people comfortably and with space left.... Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Review of Penthouse TSC Blind Review: This is my second Penthouse blind.....the zippers in the first blind failed and appear to be less durable than those in this newer Penthouse. How long they last remains to be seen since I just used the new Penthouse for the first time. The deer did not appear to notice the blind.They need to reinforce the loops for the stakes that hold the blind and wind tie downs to the ground. They are not heavy enough.I like the blind poles that go from ground to ground in each corner of the blind and this appears to be an improvement in this most recent version of my Penthouse. I also like the extra material in the corners of the blind.My biggest complaint to date is the fact that the tie down loops need to be reinforced. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Great blind....but.... Review: This is an excellent blind for concealment and room and what not, however, all the stores in my area that carry it, have one false statement on the box; it claims to have a "zip in-zip out floor" and it does not. Cabela's even states this on their website. I was truly disappointed in this, as the floor would have been an excellent feature. But regardless, as stated, it's still an excellent blind, just don't expect it to include a zip in zip out floor! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Size isn't everything Review: The blind is big. And conceptually, it could be a good blind. Very poor build quality though, from puncture holes due to poor stitching, to actually being able to see pin holes in the fabric in the middle of the walls and ceiling. Perhaps I just received a completely defective unit, but I am not willing to gamble again-returned. For the price, it should be of higher quality. Felt like an $80 blind, not $150. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: broke on first use Review: The 30 caliber slotted end piece broke after about 5 swipes down the barral . Made of plastic ?Just not strong enough for intended use . Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Poor Quality, End Rod is Bent Review: This Hoppe's Cleaning Rod set (Item# 3PU) consists of three aluminum rods and two plastic slotted attachments (.22 & .30 caliber). The rod with the handle on it swivels. Open the plastic package carefully if you want to keep it for storage. The aluminum isn't finished or polished. It just looks like raw stock. I cleaned it before first use.The first set I ordered, the end rod (rod farthest from the handle) was slightly bent/warped. I returned it and got a new set. The end rod was bent on this set as well. It still fits down my .22 barrel, but there can be a slight bow and rubbing when force is applied to the rod. I expected better quality from Hoppe's. My last Hoppe's rod set was perfect and lasted me 15+ years. I'll probably try an Outers rod next. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: If you have a large head, these are the headphones for you! Review: Well, my head is a normal size, but the headband on this set of headphones is too large for me. Even when I make the headband as short as I can, it moves forward or backward on my head; it does not stay in place.I thought the price was great on this item, but now I see why it's so inexpensive--the quality of the headphones is fine, but the size of the the headband is a major problem. I have to adjust it about 10 times during a 25-minute run because it slides down the back or front of my head! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Enchanting Review: I first saw this in the unflattering surroundings of in-flight entertainment on Singapore Airlines and was so impressed I bought the DVD. The music and staging are wonderful - but, above all, this is very funny and very engaging. Sir Thomas Allen shows a comic timing I was unaware of and Pamela Armstrong gives a wonderfully ballsy performance. And surely no-one has ever been so BORED as Malena Ernman as Prince Orlofsky? This is a real treat which treats the text with suitable irreverance and the piece as an enjoyable operetta, not a delicate work of art. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Fresh new look at a funny operetta! Review: This is an extremely entertaining performance. All the characters are wonderful and so right for their roles. My only complaint is they shortened Frosh's role to next to nothing and I've always enjoyed the actor who gives a new interpretation to this wonderfully comic role. It has been updated with beautiful costumes and a trememdous revolving set which is a subtle suggestion of a jail all the way through the opera. I think almost anyone would enjoy this beautiful and clever production. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not What I Expected Review: I'm not exactly sure how to describe why I did not like this book. The word "unprofessional" comes to my head. The author's writing style is not very polished or professional, to the effect that I found that it completely distracted me from enjoying the book. The entire book has a very unpolished feel about it and I did not find it nearly as inspiring or eye-opening as I expected it to be. Others seemed to like this book, so perhaps I set my expectations to high. But for the unusually high price of this Kindle edition, high expectations are not completely unwarranted. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: the most helpful book ever Review: Interesting and helpful, this book has made all the difference in making my business more succesful. I cannot imagine what my life would be like without it, thank you Lucinda. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Quite Possibly the Greatest Movie I Have Ever Partaken In Review: This movie is undboutedly the most powerful, if not the greatest movie I have ever seen.... then your mind will be blown by this absolute masterpiece. It simply covers all bases and is absolutely gorgeous. If you have half a brain you will be completely riveted throughout this bit of perfection, and then left feeling extremely drained and shaken up at how truly amazing his movie is.Thank you Cameron Crowe for giving the world a movie that is truly perfect. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Big budget -- big disappointment Review: The previews were much better than the film. It gave the illusion of a mystery-thriller. This is by far the worst use of talent, money and direction. This movie ambled along & ended up no where. I agree with a previous reviewer in that Penelope Cruz is not good at all in this film. Her dialog is completely reactionary and her character doesn't have one original thought. She just looks good and is there for the men in the film to drool over.This has made my list of worst films ever. I give it one star only because is was filmed well and the soundtrack was interesting.I am only glad I saw it on cable and didn't pay for it in the theater. At least I was able to do my nails during the film, so not all was lost. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: EVEN IN DREAMS, THE SUN ALSO RISETH Review: Those who have never seen the original (abre los ojos) and find themselves praising vanilla sky, are like people, who, having never seen the sun, think that the moon is bright.Just as the moon doesn't produce its own light but merely reflects the brilliant rays of the sun, anything remotely good about this film is due to the fact that it still retains some pale remnants of the original, vaguely identifiable amidst its ill conceived dialogues delivered by stiff, unsympathetic characters... one wonders if the director ever had a real dream in his life. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Close'em & take a nap! Review: Tom Cruise is completely out of his element in this film. As a remake of Abres los ojos it carries nothing of the impact the original has. Penelope Cruz is a shell of the actress she is in the original here, and Cameron Diaz does not belong in drama (or in much else). While I found the original intoxicating, this version just annoyed the hell out of me. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Too long for a such an obvious, cheap gimmick Review: I was bored out of my skull watching this pretentious "thriller". I'm a fan of Tom Cruise, but his character, and most of the other cardboard cut-outs, were so shallow that I didn't care for anyone in the film. I realize Cameron Crowe thinks he's God's gift to filmmaking, but his work in this film is very conservative and transparent. I hope someone gives him a better script next time. I figured out the ending less than an hour into the film and had to suffer through another 75 minutes until the big reveal. My advice is to save your time and money and let a friend tell you the story in 30 seconds, which is all it takes to explain. Just because a film is visually stunning, doesn't mean it's good. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: A retread from Crowe and Cruise Review: This reworking of Open Your Eyes just does not work. Despite the obvious efforts of everyone concerned, they cannot meet the level of their previous version.This is a retread of the work of the rightly acclaimed Alejandro Amenábar's 1997 work, and the film has nothing more to offer.Only the arrival of the technical support gives the film any life at all.Tom Cruise shows the limitations of his acting in this film. Cameron Diaz is intolerably beautiful and cannot hit the note required. Penelope Cruz phones in her part.Sometimes Hollywood can remake a film very well, but they cannot in this case. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Enjoyed!! Review: Wow! I did like this movie. It suprised me as to what I thought was happening and going on. I think its a must-see! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: a complex, touching film Review: I couldn't really explain Vanilla Sky the first time I saw it. In a way, I knew I needed to see it again. So here I am, three viewings later and I still can't zero in on it. I think if you've ever had one of those dreams where you reunite with a long ,lost love on a sunny island, suddenly wake up and realize you're really 65, still single, and the girl in your dream was someone you casually met 30 years ago; you'll have no trouble understanding Vanilla Sky. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Cinematic mind-bender Review: Cinema is filled with films that attempt the whole "mind-bend the audience", whether it be time-based or reality-based. The vast majority fail because they are either ridiculous or boring.Vanilla Sky succeeds because the story is as captivating as the way it was filmed. Made by the one and only Alejandro Amenabar (Thesis, The Others) from his original Abre Los Ojos, Vanilla Sky is one of the most underrated movies out there, probably because critics and elitist movie geeks would never praise anything with TC the superstar in it. In fact, the ads of Tom's giant mug left me as reluctant to see this movie as any other starring Tom Cruise. It's a typical hollywood ad, but don't be fooled by it; Vanilla Sky is far from a typical hollywood film, which is about the highest compliment one can give to a movie these days. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Watch "Open Your Eyes" instead Review: "Open Your Eyes" was much better than "Vanilla Sky." "Vanilla Sky" mostly copied "Open Your Eyes" but was too obvious and less convincing. (And Tom Cruise, though good in some roles, didn't fit this role well.) "Open Your Eyes" takes a little longer to draw you in, but once it has you there it takes you far beyond where "Vanilla Sky" does. Also, the Jungian Dream aspect in "Vanilla Sky" is poorly done, whereas "Open Your Eyes" represents the dream experience very well. I recommend watching both movies before you buy one. But if you're going to buy, get "Open Your Eyes." Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Yikes Review: This was the most bizarre movie I have ever seen! I had a huge headache by the time it was over. The movie trailer lead you to believe it was a fatal attraction type thriller but it's really not - its about something totally different and way to far fetched for me! I didn't like it at all! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Waste of time Review: This truly is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. I admit the special effects were remarkable but the plot is horrendous. The surprise, twist ending has to be the biggest "cop-out" in movie history. I expected much, much more from Tom Cruise. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Funniest movie of the year Review: If you enjoy seeing Tom Cruise get his face smashed in, this is the movie for you. Additionally, if you like movies that are funny by accident, this is the movie for you. If you like movies that can be considered "good" or "watchable" or "not torture," this is not for you. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Cruise's Funniest Movie Ever Review: This is Tom Cruise's Best comedic performznce ever. There are two scenes that make me roll on the floor laughing. In the scenes after the accident, watch Cruise in the club. With his messed up face, watch Cruise dance at the bar like the Hutch Back of Notre Dame. Also, watch his face when he meows like a cat. Hilarious! It is entertaining for hours at parties or church meetings. Cruise trying to act is funny, but this movie is hilarious. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Incredible Review: When I first watched it, I was really confused. But now that I own it and have seen it again a few more times, I really see every aspect of this movie, and realize it is a true masterpiece. Probably the most profound movie of the new century, if not in the Top 5 of the last one. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Confused disaster Review: This is one of the worst big budget films i have ever seen. after the equally turgid Eyes Wide Shut I would have hoped Tom Cruise would steer clear of nonesense such as this. If there is one thing guaranteed to annoy it is directors who work on the Emperors New Clothes approach i.e. make your film so obscure that the critics are scared to critisise it too much in case it does have a hidden message. Well the news is it has no message other than how on earth did this come from the same director as Almost Famous. If I could give it no stars I would do so without hesitation. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Just wondering Review: So if the main character, David, loses everything and goes mental because his face is disfigured, doesn't that sort of make him a vain vapid jerk? Wouldn't it have been a good idea to use an actor who could play vain and vapid and still engage the audience's sympathy? It also would have helped if David's competition for Sofia was someone to really worry about; Jason Lee just seemed kind of sardonic and unthreatening. Suppose David was worried about someone like George Clooney? That would make him a bunch more desperate I think.By the way, Noah Taylor did a fine job as Mr. Confuso at the end of the film. Taylor is always so interesting to watch. Such as his performance as the young David Helfgott, both maturing and distorting in "Shine". And he makes a great foil for Kurt Russell. Although still quite young, Taylor has a knowing but reassuring vibe. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Tom Cruise Makes Another Flop Review: This guy hasn't made a decent movie since Far and Away. Vanilla Sky is just another one of those out-there movies that you have to think way to hard to follow. Then on top of this, the story is a mind bender only to conceal the ending. They try to keep you guessing till the end where you will be completely let down by the lame ending. The only scene worth wathcing in this whole movie is when they get in that car crash, but that was probably only worth seeing in the movie theater with the great sound and big screen. You couldn't pay me to see another Tom Cruise movie after his long string of wierd movies. To top it off the guy has been rated as the most annoying actor of 2005. I think its affecting the movies. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Vu Ja (should have seen it coming) Review: Not much to say about this film other than it could have been a couple of hours shorter, and I should have seen it coming (the ending)....Definately a style over substance film! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Complete torture Review: This is one of the worst movies I've ever seen. I paid to see this in the theater and I want my eight dollars back. The story is so confusing that after the first hour, I didn't care what happened anymore and what I don't understand is where are all these good reviews on this website coming from? "Rotten Tomatoes" has dozens of reviews for for the film online and cumilatively, the film scored a 39 out of a possible 100. Thats disasterous for a film made by a major director. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: A journey of the soul Review: CLOSED MINDED PEOPLE BEWARE!!!! If you are an adventurous spirit and enjoy a thought provoking movie, then Vanilla Sky is for you. In one of the most beautiful and surreal films I've seen in years, Crowe takes the audience on a mind bending trip through the subconcious. Reality and fantasy become indistinguishable and when the ride is over the human experience is unvieled. Tom Cruise gives an oscar worthy performance. Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Jason Lee, and Kurt Russell all give stellar performances. I saw this movie 4 times at the theater and found something new every time. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Vanilla Sky is not for Everyone... Review: Tom Cruise is a great actor because he isn't afraid to take chances. Vanilla Sky is not for the average person. Individuals with creative minds and imaginations will see the vision of this movie..it's great..believe me, you will be on a roller-coaster. Movies have become boring and too predictable for me..Vanilla Sky got my money twice at the movies because it gave me room to think...that's what a real movie suppose to make you do... Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Must be in a competition for most screwed up movie. Review: This movie was a waste of a couple of talented actors. What is the deal with so many movies coming out with mind twisting, flashback, flashforward, "where in the hell am I?" story lines?? Plus, apparently you always need a "violent" sex scene or whatever. I think the director had a little trouble putting on to screen what was in the writers imagination. Messed up!! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Awesome Review: This in my opinion has got to be one of the best movies ever made. Besides Tom Cruise being one of the best actors in the business, the rest of the cast was great. It suprised me that a lot of people didn't like it. I believe it's because they didn't give it a chance. This movie is the biggest mind screw you could ever see. That is what made it so great. Plot twist after plot twist, fhinally a movie that makes you think. All the people that bring it down should go and watch something more suitable for there intelligence level, like Pocahontis. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Vanilla Sky Review: This is another one of those movies when you never get a firm grip on what reality is. (Like "Last Action Hero.") That keeps you from getting truly interested in the movie's plot. As soon as you think you have things figured out and you become interested, you realize it's yet another dream. I wouldn't have been so disappointed if this film hadn't been advertised as a psychological thriller about a young lady who faked her death to stalk an ex-lover. That is definitely not the plot. It's an art film and I did not like it. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Cruise's failed attempt at being deep Review: It seems that this movie had potential. While in the middle of the movie and everyone is confused, I thought it could end up being pretty interesting. The ending is not rewarding at all and the values the movie implies are conceited. A very over rated movie. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Review Review: This is the worst movie I have ever seen in my life. I could not understand anything. Every character is crazy or going to be crazy.A complete waste of money and time. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: What a mess. Review: This movie should not have even gotten one star. The story line is totally nuts. At the end, you wonder what the whole thing was about. What a disappointing movie; even the acting was weak. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Terrible Movie Review: MADE ABSOLUTELY NO SENSE. I THOUGHT I WAS TRIPPING ON ACID WHILE WATCHING THIS MOVIE. MY STOCK IN CAMERON CROWE HAS GONE DOWN A LOT. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: you guys are morons Review: This movie is not that great, takes over 2 hours to get to anything. its just a dream that he lives through, talk about predictable. go rent another movie. Answer:
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