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Title: Don't Bother
Review: Ok now I'm mad I recently bought this antenna from Home Depot about 2 days ago and paid $14.97, $16.06 w/tax and its on here for $8 what a waste. This antenna is really not worth it. The little circle is supposed to increase reception but didn't do much. After adjusting the antennas & circle in every position imaginable the channels were still not viewable. The picture colors were off & it showed double images. The sad part is I recently moved and couldn't find my old antenna so I decided to go by a new one instead of searching for the old one. I found the old one in a moving bag this morning & 1 of the antennas had been broken off I stuck it back on & that old broken down antenna works better than this one!
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Title: ok
Review: I used this antenna with my first flat screen tv and received all the channels I should have. Using the tv reception strength monitor I did have fluctuations but that could have been the tv's fault. So worked for me and not total garbage like others state. Also has input for coax so you can switch between over air and basic cable channels.
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Title: This sucks.
Review: I couldn't get any signal, it may have been my fault but I tried to get it working by following the directions and it sucked.
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Title: There are much better ones
Review: Overly pompous and majestic, this recording of the B minor mass doesn't come anywhere close to the other two I've listened a lot to recently: Marriner on Philips and Gardiner on Archiv. (Both highly recommended.) Karajan's reindition lacks clarity and pace, and -- which is worse -- a true understanding of the work's religious nature. It just becomes another showpiece for a prolific conductor with his all-star soloists, and the end result is bland, uninteresting and, above all, fails to stir up any deeper emotions whatsoever.
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Title: poor, poor, poor Bach
Review: if you want to have an example of all that bach's music can't stand, just listen...awful choruses, monstruous tempi , disgusting legato, and among all, Karajan's fatuity. God. the celestial Janowitz, her wonderful and melancholic voice, would be the unique reason to buy this horrific recording. but she never sings alone...
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Title: Master interpretation of a Masterpiece
Review: While not the quintessential interpretation of the B minor Mass by J. S. Bach; it is nonetheless an intriguing offering by Von Karajan, who is well known for his interpretations of Beethoven. This recording should be enjoyed without playing the game of comparisons to other masters. Certainly Dr. Karl Richter is the foremost J. S. Bach interpreter, as I would suggest Karajan is the foremost of Beethoven. The masterpiece itself is the pure art form, and it is a true masterpiece. Among the many musical aspects of the work, the recurring two note motif woven throughout the work is the work of Divinely inspired genius.
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Title: Enjoyable for young and old!
Review: If you have kids, you know the mind-numbing nature much of the kids music out there seems to have. It can get absoluting irritating to listen to some of that stuff for the thousandth time.Well, breathe a sigh of relief, and order "Underwater Land". It is very enjoyable. I don't know who loves it more...me or my kids. There are many clever lyrics that make it good listening for the parents. Just imagine a snail named "Speedy" who paints S's on his car..."Oh, you shoulda seen that S-car go!" Do you get it?...escargot? This is good stuff...what are you waiting for? Put it in your basket, you won't regret it....
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Title: A Must Own!!
Review: I don't think I've ever laughed so hard...you will find yourself singing these songs...I listen to it even when the kids aren't around...my new favorite for families with a new baby! This is great...I promise you, you won't be disappointed!!!
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Title: flash bright as the sun
Review: Do not get this camera!I have been a loyal canon fan for a long time. I bought this camera to replace my previous SureShot that had been reliable for ten years. My hopes were high, but I had this camera for only three months before it broke. During the three months it was working, I was disappointed over and over by the SUPER OWL flash which was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO bright it completely washed out my pictures. The auto focus was unreliable. And now the camera has stopped working altogether: it complains that it needs new battery, but does not respond to replacement batteries.The quality of this camera fell far below my expectations.I would warn anyone away from buying it =(
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Title: Good for Wildlife Photography
Review: These cameras are really good for nighttime wildlife photography, if you can solder in a connection to a motion detector. They are quite useful for this purpose.
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Title: Great group of songs!
Review: I was delighted to buy this a while back on another site (where you get better pricing than amazon!) - the amazon price seems too high!This double album includes 20 tracks, a great compilation for any new Kobukuro fans.These are the tracks:1. Kimi toiu na no Tsubasa2. Anata e to Tsuduku Michi3. Koko ni Shika Sakanai Hana4. Maiasa, Boku no Yoko ni Ite5. Million Films6. Eien ni Tomo ni7. blue blue8. Takarajima9. Yuki no Furanaimachi10. Negai no Uta1. Kaze2. YOU3. miss you4. YELL5. Bell6. Wadachi7. DOOR ~ The knock again ~8. Taiyou9. Sakura10. Mirai e no Kaerimichi
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Title: Unique, sensible and delightfull
Review: This recording, to my opinion, was done with a lot of sensibility and intelligence. A strong execution with a master technique gives to this recording warmth and emotions to each page of music.
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Title: The Ideal Musician for This Music
Review: "Michel Cardin is the ideal man for this job. It is difficult to imagine a more worthy interpretation of this imposing music. Superbly recorded throughout, the performances never fail to give a lucid account of these magnificent compositions. Ornamentation is precise and rhythmic and the counterpoint never less than vivid. Credit must also go to sound engineer Gilles Poirier, who has captured the warmth of Cardin's playing in a manner which would surely delight the most exacting of performers." (Paul Fowles, Classical Guitar, UK)
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Title: A serious musical disappointment.
Review: Expectations must be very high for this series, since it represents the most extensive reading of an important musical manuscript - dozens of handwritten compositions by the premier virtuoso of the Baroque lute, Silvius Leopold Weiss.By all accounts, Weiss was an electrifying performer and brilliant improvisor. Sadly, Cardin apparently lacks the artistic capacity to bring his music to life. Although the acoustics of the recording and execution are of high quality, his playing is utterly mechanical and pedantic, marching through this florid landscape of harmony and counterpoint like a robot.I have not heard the other CDs in this series, but have no desire to.
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Title: Great Fun!
Review: I purchased "Used Cars" after reading an article in the San Francisco Chronicle in which Drew Barrymore ranked it as one of her two favorite pictures of all time, the other being Cocteau's "Beauty and the Beast." It turned out to be a real hoot, with absolutely no other redeeming virtue. Buy it, break out the popcorn, and enjoy.
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Title: Stupid, Stupid Mock Up
Review: You could definitely tell that Stehpen Speilberg had his hand in this! Several times during the movie I began humming either the "Star Wars" theme or the "Raiders of the Lost Ark" music. There are SO many bits taken from both movies it's unreal! But the biggest problem with movie is it is not funny at all. I don't get why there were all those five star reviews (one of them must have a lot of relatives!), but it is a very mediocre movie at best. I wouldn't waste my time on it.
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Title: Don't Even Think About It!
Review: This seemed like a good choice based upon other reviews. It was not! I hope you will select something else-anything else.
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Title: used cars vhs comedy
Review: For adults only! Nudity and sexual content is a bit more than younger viewers should watch. Too many instances of blasphemy to suit me or most anyone who are religious.That took much of the comedy out of the movie for me. There are plenty of cuss words to choose from and I don't see why they had to use the name of the High Preist and Saviour of the World to do it. I'm sure the movie is a classic in Hollywood but I should not have purchased it. Madcap Mania to be sure.The seller delivered the movie very quickly and it was in good condition. Thanks.
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Title: easily amused
Review: If you liked this movie then I can only say one thing and that is you are easily amused. At best this is a mediocre flick.
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Title: Disappointed
Review: We watched this the first time on TV and thought it was so funny...I bought one and was very disappointed because it was filled with bad language......
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Title: A "Real Life" Comedy Classic
Review: Having been raised on a used car lot, buy an actual honest dealer, my dad, I must say this is more than a comedy it's a documentary. I have met these guys, they are still out there, watch this movie before you buy any car.
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Title: A waste of money and time and electricity
Review: Don't spend you money on this dud. I bought I watched it and then trashed it. No plot, no acting, now I do take that back the dog was a very good actor.
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Title: Dated but Still Funny
Review: Great comedic acting, raunchy (by 1980 standards), and action-packed. Great commentary track by Kurt Russell and pals laughing it up as they look back on this film.
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Title: A lost jewel of Comedy
Review: One of the funniest movies to come out in the late 70's/early 80's. A great romp in the seedy used vehicle market.
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Title: Used Cars starring Kurt Russell and Jack Warden
Review: I used to have a used car lot and the movie makes me laugh every time I watch it. I had it on VHS before.
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Title: one of my favorite movies
Review: "well i don't wanna look inside". "ohhh, just get in the motherf_ckin car". i lose it everytime that part comes on. this movie is such a riot. if you havent seen it, check it out.
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Title: the car is you
Review: Not only does Used Cars capture the wicked vein running through the U.C. salesman, but it is perfect Zeitgeist (like Jake and Elwood's Bluesmoble) documenting the end of a crazy one-shot period, the insane '70s, the obnoxious gas guzzler- the all-or-nothing attitude or lets run for the '80s. Yea Jack Warden and Kurt Russell weren'nt acting, Russell just having expired from a Disney contract, Warden SIMPLY GREAT. All the dialogue is laced with little white lies driven ineluctably toward not one truth. My favorite is the scene after Luke is run out of town (hahahha) with the three salesmen and the dog: "I'd like to talk to my brother.""Well your gonna have to talk a little louder, uh, he's not here." Gerrit Graham, Grandpa, Jim and cameos from Lenny and Squiggy add perfect rhythm to the support. This film is one of the great ones, a bit obscure, but who cares, 50 bucks never killed anybody.
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Title: Too funny
Review: If you have any connection to the car business, you will find this movie hysterical. It is a spoof on all the bad things that happen with car salesmen, but all of these things happen to some extent. It is a very old movie, but very, very funny. We buy few movies but wanted to own this because it is one of the rare movies we can watch over and over.
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Title: One of the funniest movies ever
Review: I have watched this movie many times. Each time it never fails in the laughs column. Jack Warner as Roy L. takes the cake.
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Title: This Video Does NOT Give a Crap!!
Review: No one is spared offense, the deceased are disrespected, animals exploited,honest square Johns swindled--BY THE HEROES OF THIS FILM!!Kurt Russell cheats every which way possible selling used cars, all in preparation for his true dream- a career in politics. I've watched and enjoyed this a handful of times since 1980.
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Title: Classic Comedy
Review: This is one of the classic comedies that are there JUST to make you laugh. When a poor car dealer dies his evil twin brother tries to take over his lot with kurt russel in opposition and hilarity ensues!
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Title: A Christmas Story
Review: This i one of the best kids christmas story my kids and babysetting kids watched i wish i could get it in dvd for mygrandkids my vhs is old and i dont want to bye a new vhs because everyone has dvds now
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Title: The absolute best book about digital imaging ever written!
Review: As a digital imaging professional, I highly recommend this book. It covers absolutely everything you'll ever need to understand and practice digital imaging and digital photography. Digital imaging can be mind-boggling at times so use this book as your best resource for all those answers that you need.The book was really well written and the photo examples are perfect. The CD-ROM contains really valuable calibration tools that no one should be without.
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Title: Older than dust
Review: The hardware (computers, cameras, scanners, etc.) and software (OS's and bitmap editors) used in this book are antiquarian and for the most part no longer available. The techniques are also for the most part out dated due to new features in the latest software versions such as contained Photoshop 7. This book is useful only to someone running Photoshop 3 on MAC OS 7 or Windows 98 with 64 MB of RAMwith 1GB drives.
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Title: old,but the best book today!!
Review: El libro esta un poco desactualizado pero es la biblia de la imagen digital para fotografos A eso me dedico en mi estudio en Bs As y encontre la guia mas rápida y completa de todo lo necesario para trabajar en imagen digital. Agradecido
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Title: you wouldn't want to buy this book!
Review: This historical fiction picture book is meant to be humorous but fails miserably. Instead, it offers tired and racist stereotypes of native americans, complete with insulting illustrations of native americans with enormous noses, pot bellies and war paint. Buy this book only if you need a good example of stereotyping in children's books.
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Title: Clever, quick, and sexy
Review: Originally saw this in a screening at Hunter College and loved it. The setting really makes this film for me. New York City is the perfect background for the main character to seamlessly migrate from one woman to another, while trying to figure out what he really wants on his own, and sticking close to his friends. Romantically shot, cleverly written, and subtly acted, this is a great film.
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Title: Apocalyptic Ponderings
Review: Any last man/woman on the earth stories are good. This one is exceptional. Based on the Craig Harrison novel, Bruno Lawrence gives a stunning performance as Zac Hobson in a terrible nightmare. Discovering a woman on the earth is godsend, but the Maori trucker adds tension that even half a world apart cannot solve. Some things are more powerful than survival.WOW! No wonder the film went onto win 10 awards.[...]Tim Lasiuta
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Title: Great review of Italian heritage
Review: This book covers in brief fashion the Italian and Italian-American contributions to Western Civilization. It is a great way to improve one's Italian or English reading ability because of its bilingual format.
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Title: Heritage/Patrimonio
Review: This book is a real disappointment. How many facts can a writer cram on a page? It is really not a readable book.
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Title: Amityvixen's Review
Review: Vol 3 Disc 1 is about the main character's imprisonment and how he begins to mature. Here we're finding out more and more about the real colors of the Righteous parties (are they really righteous?) and Linghu's affection toward the Holy Lady.Vol 3 Disc 2 tells us more about Linghu's Master and some of the righteous parties are beginning to see Linghu's chivalry.this series had never disappoint me since Vol. 1. From my previous review, the only slight problem was the subtitles. It has a few grammar mistakes, some lines appear too fast, and sometimes delayed.
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Title: Wonderful
Review: This review has helped me to study for my exam, hopefully it will let me be successful next time that I take it!
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Title: Bag Pipe Music
Review: Disappointing, but I guess that is what bagpipe music (loud and grating) is supposed to be.Didn't the Scots use bagpipes to scare the English in battles?
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Title: "EASY" ASSEMBLY
Review: I received the hamper promptly in a flattened box and in good condition as with all the Amazon.com products I had ordered previously. I read the instructions which tell you to take these 4 plastic corner supports and press with your thumb and stretch the wicker hamper until the supports snap into place. My thumbs still hurt and after several attempts, 3 of the 4 struts were in place. It was impossible to put the fourth on in without breaking something which I did. The plastic on the bottom of the hamper snapped and the plastic around the upper rim of the hamper cracked. Buy a hamper that comes assembled!
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Title: POS!!
Review: This came in the tiniest box. never in my wildest dreams would I have guessed there was a hamper in there. "easy to set up" to me meant attach the top or put some feet on. This "hamper" came squashed down like an accordian, 5" thick and you are supposed to pull it out straight and tall and stick these PLASTIC legs into the inside of each corner. I move heavy gear for a living but let me tell you, there is no way in the world i can get those "legs" in. The "hamper" is sitting in the corner unusable. The trash service came today and took the packaging or it would be going right back. IF I can get it together.....It might be big enough for 2 towels. Don't waste your money!!
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Title: Just sat there
Review: I threw this at my cats to play with and they completely ignored it. Whatever amount of catnip it is supposed to have must be extremely minimal, because it elicited no reaction at all.Feb 21- I am now updating my review. I now give it 3 stars because one cat does enjoy sitting and licking the toys little head.
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Title: A busted soul, on tape.
Review: File this under "Alcoholic Blues," "Effed Up Navelgazing," or whatever narcissistic, self-pitying label you can dream up. It's not especially inviting, to say the least, but if there's a part of you that responds to the more out there works of Alex Chilton (Third/Sister Lovers, Like Flies on Sherbert) this might be for you. It's incoherent, slapdash, and probably about as disrespectful as you can be of a potential paying audience. It's also gorgeous, brilliant, and a brutally honest depiction of depression and heartsickness. It's Jimmy Reed taken to his inevitable conclusion. It's not pop music, it's your soul.
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Title: Horrible! A Two Year Old Could Play Better!
Review: I would say I've heard worse, but this beats the cake! What kind of drugs is he on here? You may have to get drugged up to listen to this album because otherwise it's pretty hard to listen to. The only good cut on here is "Kissaround" but that was released as a JMC single. So WTF? I can really see why this CD was discontinued from the manufacturer! Don't waste your money unless your VERY curious. You'll listen to it once, rip the 1 song you want (which you can probably find free off the internet somewhere), then it will collect dust forever. This Album just sounds like a big "warm up session" through and through into each song...tuning guitars, noises, mumbling, some feedback, and anything a 2 year old could do with a toy guitar, amp, and plastic toy microphone. Sad! Smoke a big doobie before playing this...you'll probably need it.
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Title: More than two hundred outstanding recipes
Review: In Canyon Ranch Cooks, Barry Correia and Schott Uehlein (with the support of the Canyon Ranch kitchen staff) have compiled more than two hundred outstanding recipes drawn from the menus of Canyon Ranch -- one of America's most successful health resorts over the last two decades. Each individual recipe is nutritionally sound, free from additives, preservatives and chemicals, and offer mouth-watering flavor and appetite-pleasing substance. From Lox and Cream Cheese Frittata; Peach Mango Raspberry Smoothie; Chicken Gyoza with Wasabi Soy Sauce; and Roasted Salmon Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette; to Sweet Potato Cakes with Jicama Slaw; Macadamia-Crusted Mahi Mahi; Lamb Chops with Pomegranate Molasses; and Chocolate Polenta Cake, Canyon Ranch Cooks is an impressive presented and highly recommended collection of kitchen cook friendly recipes.
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Title: Superb healthy recipies
Review: Wow, if you want some really healthy and interesting meals, this is the book for you. The range of foods is awesome, the taste and presentation come out really good. It is so like being at the spa. Love this book!
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Title: Attractive and delicious recipes
Review: This is a good additional source of recipes for those following a "no-whites" diet. The recipes are healthful, delicious and the foods are appetizing.
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Title: SIZE MATTERS
Review: THE ACCUSET 2 1/2" NAIL WAS PERFECT FOR NAILING DOWN MY SUB FLOORIN MY NEW DINING ROOM,ALSO I NEEDED TO HANG THICK WIDE CROWN MOLDING AND THIS ACCUSET NAIL WAS THE PERFECT SIZE FOR THESE JOBS..LET ME ALSO SAY THE FLOOR OR MOLDING AINT GOING ANYWHERE WITH THESE NAILS SECURING THEM DOWN
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Title: Good nail
Review: Nail never jammed , worked like it stated, everything I needed it to do it did ... If you are looking for a good, reliable 2.5" finish nail , then this is it... not a sexy review, but not a sexy product... this nail does what it is suppose to do
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Title: Some of Brahms' best by an incomparable singer
Review: Ask someone about Lieder, meaning basically German "art songs"and he or she will immediately think of Schubert or perhapsSchumann. Brahms is just not that well known for his songs,and it's a shame because they are among his best works.Jessye Norman is famous for her artistry in Lieder; I stillrecall hearing her in recital over twenty years ago. This isa fabulous recording; you will fall in love with most of thesesongs on first hearing. As a bonus, the two record set actuallyincludes full texts and translations. whereas the trendthese days is to omit those and you're lucky if the companyoffers them "on line". This is among the most treasured recordings in myhuge collection. Don't miss it!
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Title: Covers lots of territory
Review: A really interesting read for someone who doesn't know much about indigenous peoples globally. Gets you thinking about who is indigenous and how politics shape this. Like with any book things get left out or aren't covered in depth, but can you really write a global history in 300 pages? A good read!
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Title: Fun, fun, FUN... what you'd expect if you like Bruce Willis
Review: Well, here we have re-re(re?)-issues of tracks from Bruce's '86 & 89 releases "The Return of Bruno" & "If it Don't Kill You it Just Makes You Stronger". He sings like he talks, you'd never mistake his voice for someone elses. Lots of fun, especially if you've seen the 'videos' & in concert specials. I recommend buying this album for the fun of it. Have I mentioned that Bruce has lots of fun with the songs, & that it makes the songs fun to listen to? Bruno's Bop, Jackpot, Comin' right up... he takes save the last dance for me seriously tho'... & it's just as enjoyable.
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Title: Add to Bruno
Review: Compilation of "The Return of Bruno" and other rocking tunes for dancing or powerwalking. Bruce Willis and the band do songs that run the gamut from romantic to pop dance to rockin' blues. Sax and drum rifts are kickin'. Willis does some surprizingly radical harmonica playing. Even the back-up singers are terrific. Willis' voice goes from soft and romantic to downright sexy and gravely. Lots of fun is had by all playing and singing on this CD.
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Title: how come only the good reviews get emphasized?
Review: Almost all of bruce willis' "albums' stink. He is no musician! HOWEVER SCAN THROUGH cdNOWS inventory...there is not one single bad review...why? CD now is about selling CDs..you think they would ever highlight bad reviews of any CD? Hell there must be some poor schmuck who gets off on Frank Yankovichs polka smorgasbord...and this review gets printed to boost the sale of poor Frank's album..Get with it people, reviews mean nothing!Especially in this mileu.
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Title: Current Info on Online Marketing Research Panels
Review: I just started reading this book this weekend and I have been very happy so far. It's on a topic that almost nothing has been written about, and importantly it is CURRENT 2006! So much of what little is out there is too old.Prior to this book I had read `Analysis of Panel Data' by Cheng Hsiao, Andrew Chesher, Matthew Jackson but that book was more academic, and dealt more with traditional panels, and `longitudinal panels' (data that follows a given sample of individuals over time).Andrei Postoaca's book on the other hand is more relevant for the other 95% of research, which is more often than not conducted Online these days with dynamic panels. Andrei is clear and honest and covers important issues from sample quality to costs/margins.The book definitely deserves to be included in the serious marketing researchers library.Thank You AndreiTom Anderson - Managing PartnerAnderson Analytics, LLC
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Title: Visually stunning
Review: Copying Beethoven is not meant to be a biography and is not a documentary. We all know the real facts about the first performance of Beethoven's ninth ( or perhaps we all think that we know). We all seem to know that they are not depicted historically in this film.Copying Beethoven is just a charming film, a piece of cinematic art, that is a pleasure to view and to hear. Each face is a portrait and each scene is tastefully presented to us, the viewers.So rather than pick it apart, thinking that it was trying to be what it wasn't, I suggest that we all just relax, watch, listen and enjoy.
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Title: understanding genius
Review: The title is confusing -- Beethoven's Copyist would have been better. Beethoven is trying to complete the 9th Symphony in time for the primere and he is desperate for a good copyist of the score is is continually revising even as it is in rehearsal.To Beethoven's distain, he is sent a young woman. As they learn to work with and appreciate each other, we see how true genius functions. Worth getting if only to see the sensuous teamwork between Beethoven and his copyist while conducting the final movement of the 9th (the chorale).
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Title: Fascinating character study
Review: Ed Harris did a wonderful job portraying the character of Beethoven. I found the story line to be accurate as much as we know about the man today. It made him very real to me, as a spiritual being - an artist creating with sound, and his love of the effect of sound. The movie was interesting and inspiring, all the way through.Though it was not thought provoking, the movie had a deeper spiritual aspect that cleared up misconceptions I had about Beethoven, allowing me to enjoy Beethoven's works with enriched understanding of the man himself.
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Title: A Travesty for the Gullible
Review: Great unappreciated artists of the world, drop your drawers! It works every time, judging from the cornucopia of gaga reviews given to this awful movie. (1) I found the distortion and speculation in this film insulting. (2) Mr. Harris's portrayal of Beethoven was embarrassing to say the least. (3) The musical examples performed on camera in the drama itself (as opposed to in the background soundtrack) often had never been played in that context historically. And one of the pieces heard in the drama only existed in manuscript during Beethoven's lifetime. One ought to honor great artists, not smother them in the mundane!
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Title: A deeply disappointing effort
Review: This film is so disappointing that my wife and I would have given it zero stars if we could have done so. We stayed with it as long as we could and finally just switched it off. The feminist premise and the plot are ridiculous -- a beautiful young woman is not only Beethoven's muse, she rewrites his work and improves on it -- and the acting is, at best, pedestrian. Ed Harris's uninspired and uninspiring attempt at Beethoven makes Gary Oldman's depiction of the troubled genius in "Immortal Beloved" look like the work of Olivier or Richard Burton. Sadly, this effort is just a stinker. You'd be better served by going back and watching "Immortal Beloved," even with its flaws, or better yet sitting in a quiet room and listening to Beethoven's magnificent 9th, and leaving it at that.
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Title: Harris plays Beethoven; Beethoven loses
Review: Those of us with an aesthetic bent always hope a film about a great artist will add to our understanding of that ineffable something which explains the transcendence that can arise from among us. This movie ain't it. Ed Harris, so brilliant elsewhere, is hilariously miscast. The script is a one-day-pass to Beethoven World. The cinematography, particularly in its effort to add impact to the obscenely truncated Ninth Symphony sequence, only trivializes the music. Nuance? subtlety? Look for another source.
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Title: Understanding God!
Review: Five thumbs up/*****Do you want to really KNOW Ludwig van BEETHOVEN?Rent or buy "Copying Beethoven" the 2005, 104 minute masterpiece with Ed Harris and Diane Kruger.This cinematic adventure is undoubtedly the BEST rendition of van Beethoven (in any media-form) I have ever experienced;...and, I have seen and heard many, many....Agniesyka Holland's [Hungarian] cinematic-gift to us, reveals van Beethoven's clear understanding, insight, obedience and love for God....His true dedication to be God's instrument [something not possible of his own].In van Beethoven words [quoted]"music is the closest thing to God.... and to be a composer of music is to be in communion with the Almighty: an enormous, frightening priviledge beyond all comprehension....and certainly NOT to be ever wasted!"For all Catholics, and especially those in-love with van Beethoven, this film must be asorbed into one's being as well! Music burned within him: van Beethoven knew God!
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Title: Overrated
Review: Write-ups described this product as outstanding, but I found the story--made up--was boring and far below the other Beethoven movie, Immortal Beloved. Ed Harris' performance did not equal his best or even his average acting. A waste of time and money. Do not buy this disappointment.
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Title: Better than nothing
Review: I saw this movie on a TV station that interrupted, sometimes mid-scene, cutting hard from movie to commercial. And the frequency and length of commercial units was extremely distracting. They also included factoids about Beethoven on a 3rd-grade level.The much vaunted Beethoven's Ninth segment was destroyed by the vicious insipid cuts of the music. Ouch and ouch.The story is of course total fiction, which is not in itself a criticism, but had tender moments, though it was often just dopey. Beethoven is presented in a way that was actionable. And his quotable quotes were nonsense.However if you love Beethoven and are interested, you can at least see how he dressed, where he might have walked, how lighting and transportation were handled and to a lesser extent, ablution. Those are why I watched. The actress is adorable. Ed Harris' Beethoven is, dunno, I did not buy it--not his best work but not awful either. The bit with the nephew was filler.
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Title: Unplayable In The USA
Review: I had purchased the regular DVD as a gift and the Blu-ray version for myself.The only Blu-ray ones listed of this movie had to come from Scotland.I waited probably 3 weeks before I watched it. To my surprise it will not play in America.Not anywhere on the website was this mentioned, if so I never would have ordered it.The return policy was for only 14 days so I'm out of luck and stuck with something uselessin America. Fair warning to anyone who orders a DVD from overseas, they won't work here in USA.
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Title: Copying Beethoven
Review: This is one movie that got over-looked by most. It's a delightful movie, and although it's a fictionalized account of a certain period in Beethoven's life, it is still a VERY intertaining movie. Ed Harris is great! Just thinking about it now as I'm writing this brings a smile to my heart!
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Title: Two stars for any movie about Beethoven, composer, not dog.
Review: Why can't Hollywood exhibit any intelligence? Profit motive only?Well, perhaps one of these days someone there will realize that an accurate movie about what really happened in Beethoven's life would pack 'em in to the theatre faster. Beethoven's true life, not fabrications based upon marginal and basically unknown love fantasies about him are insults to the movie-going public and the nobility of his person. I've lost any remaining respect I had for Ed Harris with this movie. This movie does a great dishonor toward the spirit of a great human being.Think how exciting a movie would be which was accurate in it's depiction of his true talent and inconceivable suffering.
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Title: Copying ....
Review: As a movie on the whole it is okay. The acting is great and the story is great. I don't think the facts are straight though. So if you just want to be entertained and are a fan of era movies then this one will bring satisfaction.
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Title: Copying Beethoven
Review: Unfortunately this movie just does not make it. Americanisms and American slang as the language of early 19th century Vienna are out-of-place. The acting is poor; Ed Harris is supposed to be deaf as Beethoven, yet he responds to questions and conversations as if he had perfectly normal hearing. The music, of course, is grand, but I can listen to Beethoven anytme. And Diane Kruger as a copyist who helps Beethoven conduct his 9th Symphony is not believable. We get 10 to 15 minutes of the 9th while watching these two interact; it has no credibility. Poor acting, poor story, poor performances.
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Title: Very disappointing
Review: Bad acting, horrible writing, and not enough music. It was a painful hour and a half - do not waste your time!
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Title: Check the region
Review: This is a wonderful movie. I first saw it on cable,and thought this is a definite candidate for blu-ray. Imagine the music uncompressed. I was ready, excited to watch and listen as I fired up the blu-ray player. only to be disappointed to read the message on the screen, "this is a region B disc and will not play on this player". This vendor must think California is in Europe. I imagine return postage to be prohibitive to returning. I may follow up after contacting the vendor, Moviemars.
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Title: why could the producers use the facts?!
Review: MOST DISSAPOINTED IN THIS STORY. Acting just adequate, photography fair, but story poor, poor. I wish I rented this dvd and not waiste good money on having it collect dust on my shelf.POOR, POOR Story.Beethoven lived a most unuseual life and the facts alone to the novice could be absolutly facinating!
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Title: Great walk around lens
Review: This is the lens that I used to keep on my Rebel XT most of the time until I got the 17-40 f/4L. The 28-105 range on the Rebel is equivalent to 44-168 on a 35mm camera. The wide angle is a little lacking on a 1.6 crop camera but most of the time you can take a step back if you really need to. The ring-type USM provides fast, silent and accurate focus. Full time manual focus means you can easily adjust the focus without having to mess with any switches. The quality of the lens is way better than the EF-S 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 kit lens and for the money, it can't be beat. You have to step up to L lenses to beat the quality of this lens.Make sure to get the 28-105 f/3.5-4.5 II and not the cheaper f/4-5.6 It's definitely worth the difference.
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Title: Great lens for the Price
Review: I was given this lens after my Sigma 28-135mm lens broke. While that lens has been fixed, I haven't used it since attatching the Canon lens on my camera. The Canon 28-105mm may have a smaller zoom range, but other than that is clearly a superior lens in every respect. It's sturdy, fast-focusing, sharp, and has good color. In short, it's what you hope to find when purchasing a consumer grade lens. There are other cheaper lenses on the market, like Sigma's lens or Canon's f/4-5.6, but this lens is worth the extra $100 for its reliability, sharpness and overall usability.
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Title: An ok lens
Review: Pretty decent for a zoom lens. It does the job if you need a zoom lens Auto focus can be a little tricky.
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Title: Good But ..
Review: The Canon Ef 28-105 Lens is a good lens, however, if your a serious in photography, i would pitch a few more $$$ for a better lens
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Title: I'm sending it back....
Review: I bought this lens and was pretty excited about it, but I've been disappointed. Previous to this I bought the 50mm 1.8 for $70 and that lens completely puts this one to shame. I need a wider angle lens and went for this one, but all too often found myself quite disappointed with the results. Edges of subjects were all messy and just looked terrible, even at higher f stops. I shoot with a 20D.The USM is awesome though and will for sure be an option in whatever lens I choose to buy in place of this one. The focal range of 28-105 was also very nice, but to me the picture quality was not so good.
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Title: Love
Review: if u get the chance skip getting the stock lens n get this one...not a zoom lens but it gets the job done..very good everyday use lens
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Title: another great value lens from canon...
Review: I purchased this lens for my EOS 300D tonight and after a shooting a few test shots my verdict: it's a keeper. We have Abe's Of Maine here in my area and I paid less than the amazon quoted price. Thanks Ed :)
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Title: Great General Wedding Lens
Review: Needed a general lens for a wedding after battling with switching between the 20-35 and 70-200. This one fit the bill on my Canon 10D. Most of my shots were done at f16, but even the ones wide open seemed to come out as I had intended, with a little PhotoShopping at 50 percent. Glad I got this lens! Of course, with a boatload of dough, I'd probably get two camera bodies, matching flashes and a lens on each. Until I earn enough, it's this lens for sure.
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Title: Great for what it is
Review: Sure this lens isn't an L, but for a starter or a cheap walk around it's great. I bought it as a walk around instead of buying a point and shoot. It's much better then any P&S camera I've tried, and cheaper then most of the good ones too. For the stuff I really want good IQ on I use my primes. I only gave it 4 stars because I don't use it as much as my other lenses, and it is a little cheap feeling. But it's very light which helps on long hikes so I can deal with it being somewhat cheap feeling.
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Title: Very good all-around lens, Average Image Quality
Review: This is a very good all-around lens. When you consider price, image quality, and its range of uses via the zoom range available, it's hard to beat.The image quality is hit or miss. Mostly, it's just average or slightly above average. Again, though, I recommend this lens mainly because it's flexible in its zoom range, not terribly expensive, has USM focusing, and takes respectable though not superb pictures. That's a pretty good package of offerings if you want one lens to do a lot of different things within an attractive zoom range of 28-105.Of course, if you have an APS size sensor, as opposed to a full-size sensor, those zoom ranges are effectively 44 - 168mm. So, be aware that your "wide" end of 28 is not so wide.
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Title: Great Lens for the Price!
Review: This lens is a great upgrade from the kit lens from Canon. It produces great color and sharpness and the auto-focus works quickly. For an aspiring photographer on a budget this lens is great.
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Title: Good product
Review: What can I say... they're brads, but they work as expected. Ordering on Amazon was very easy and delivery was prompt. In summary, I'm very pleased with my purchase.
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Title: Work fine in NuMax SBR50
Review: Bought these to use with my NuMax SBR50 brad nailer that I also bought from Amazon. I had no problems with the brads in my nailer while installing base shoe, window trim, or crown in my kitchen.
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Title: This is amazing!
Review: We absolutely love the PBS programming for kids and this show is one of our top favorites! Highly recommend it!
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Title: Completely great experience
Review: Received the package ahead of schedule and the hole punch was packed very well to assure no damage came to it.
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Title: Better than Home Depot's
Review: The quality of this punch far exceeded the quality of the punch I purchased and returned to Home Depot. I would recommend this product.
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Title: Not worth the $
Review: I've had a couple of hole punches in my life, this one stinks, can't punch a hole in anything tougher than paper (1 sheet).
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Title: Ice Pick is cheaper
Review: Don't waste your money purchasing punch. Using an icepick to punch hole has the same result. The punch's hole is identical and not much better than one made with an icepick.
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Title: Unsatisfactory
Review: This product failed in normal use, the second time I used it, while punching holes in a leather belt. I have discarded it to the trash.It became unserviceable by twisting out of shape while hand pressure was applied , with an arm disengaging from the rotating drum containging the punch elements.
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Title: Leather hole punch
Review: Completely met my needs and expectations. Substantial material, good workmanship, easy to use, good range of hole sizes, handy to store,and sturdy.
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Title: Leather Belt Hole Puncher Review
Review: One of the easiest products to use, especially for people without any previous experience. This hole puncher for belts is a necessity for our store because we sell belts, but anyone who owns many belts, will also find this product to be a lifesaver at times.The price is also very affordable and the different options for hole sizes make this product even more versatile.
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Title: Pretty good
Review: This is decent for the price. It is a little hard to work through thick leather, but my husband can do it.
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Title: Does Not Work on Leather
Review: Sorry... but this does not work on leather. We have both thin and thick leather... and it worked on neither. It is literally easier using a standard hole punch to punch through leather than with this tool.
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Title: great tool for the price
Review: I'm so glad I found the review by the buyer that posted the pictures of how to protect the punch blades! I doubled over some denim & started punching holes in the watchband that I'm making for my son. makes for some awesome confetti by the way! I use the denim to wrap the punch wheel and hold the denim in place with a rubberband, while the tool is sitting in my toolbox. it's currently in use for going thru 2 layers of butter soft leather and 2 layers of innerface I took out of the back of a chair--heavy duty punching (but not as tough as a belt). well worth the price--glad I got this one.
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