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Is this product review positive? Title: wish ball was bigger Review: our dog loves to play with balls but is aging and her teeth are having difficulties grabbing the toy; but will continue to search for a more appropriate type for our small Boston Terrier. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: A Little slow Review: I am a little disipointed on this CD. This is nothing like his Oxygene 7-13. In fact this is one of his worst so far. I am a big JMJ fan and I bought this CD on blind loyalty, even with the large price tag. It is very slow and down beat with, get this, voices and singing? I enjoyed JMJ's use of a choir in the past, but this is not the same. Still, if you are a die hard JMJ fan, dont take my word for it, form your own opinion. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: A good Jarre album Review: This CD was a quite positive affair, far better than something like "Chronologie" (1993). It's quite commercial, and I think Jarre has listened to Tangerine Dream's "Dream Mixes" project before doing this album. There are few, if any, directly weak tracks, most of it is melodic and goes straight into your ears. "Miss Moon" is a cool, more experimental cut. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Metamorphoses [IMPORT] Review: As a die hard Jarre fan, this CD is certainly a challenge. Very different from anything he has done before you will either love it or hate it. All 12 tracks have vocals of some sort, some singing, some talking, some electronically transformed. Some of the music may even be considered "poppy". I would even go as far as to say somewhat commercial. There are catchy tunes such as Hey Gargarin, Bells or Give Me A Sign to the slower atmospheric Millions of Stars or Gloria Lonely Boy.If you're expecting something along the same line as the classics such as Oxygene, Equinoxe or Magnetic Fields, you'll be in for a surprise. For me, it was strange to start with, but it grew on me and after i played the CD a couple of times a day for the first week. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Beware. No synths here. Review: As a musician's musician of electronic music, Jarre's latest work, Metamorphoses, is the very antithesis of electronic or synthesizer music. While musically the album is quite innovative (Je Me Souviens, C'est La Vie,) I bought the album based on the fact that Jarre was (is?) a synthesist who produced Oxygene, Equinoxe, Magnetic Fields, and Zoolook. I understood the album concept, alright: It's not synthesizer music. If anything, I'd categorize it New Age/World music. My rating, therefore, reflects my opinion of the music in general. As a fan who was deeply affected by Oxygene, Equinoxe, Magnetic Fields, and Zoolook though, I was crushed. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Eh... it's just OLD FASHIONED Review: Like your parents trying to wear what's hip. It's sorta embarrassing, and really not that hip.Instead, try William Orbit's "Strange Cargo" 3 or 4, Supreme Beings of Leisure, Zero 7, Massive Attack's "100th Window", or even some recent Crystal Method. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Monkeys on Ecstasy could do better.... Review: As a Jarre fan I found this CD disappointing. Zoolook was at the bottom of my list of Jarre's works. This takes its place hands-down. One song (Millions of stars) was cool. The rest were just gawd-awful. Take Lori Anderson on acid and have her sing French Fusion Jazz with what sounds like a drunk Jarre at the keyboards - often using his feet. You get the idea. Skip it. Save the $$$. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: This is not J.M.J! Review: J.M.J. I was a fan of you. I don't like yourmetamorphosis. Your album is very noisy. That noise gave me aheadache. What's the matter with you? Where is the genious? DON'T BUY THIS ALBUM. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Comfortable shoes Review: These shoes are super-comfortable and pretty. The color is a little more orange than what you can tell on the webpage pic, nevertheless I consider these a great buy Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not happy Review: Package arrived despite my trying twice to cancel it after ordering it, and long before it left warehouse, but it came, so I decided to go ahead and take it. Waited way too long for shipping, and then it arrives today in a beat up box, and of course it's damaged! Keep in mind this item weighs 80 lbs. and I am disabled. Barely got it out of box, but could see it was damaged on front drawer. Dented and cracked. It would be fine if this piece could be replaced, but no! In order for me to get a refund or replacement of entire item I have to re pack it and pay for return shipping! No other options are available to me according to Amazon. Maybe if they took off 50% for damaged goods, but no, they want the item back, at my expense, time and stress, and then they'll send me a maybe damaged replacement or my money less the Shipping for return. Won't ever order furniture from them again! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: tender and witty romance Review: This book was absolutely hilarious, while at the same time tender and touching. I am a new reader of Ms. Barnett's, and she has found a new fan. Her ability to combine romance with such incredibly witty dialogue is fantastic! Definately a book worth reading! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: 4+ stars for an adventure off the coast of Maine Review: I enjoyed this romance tale. It is the tale of two brothers who live on an island off the coast of Maine who have grown a bit eccentric in their ways. One day after having to retrieve his children from a boarding school (as they have misbehaved yet again) Eachann (widowed) decided that he and his brother do need wives and kidnaps 2 women from a "high society" party on the mainland.Though the story does not tell you what year it is based in it has to be the late 1800's as they are still sailing from Scotland to Bath, ME by sail.Eachann takes one woman who is not about to go down without a huge fight and reading her escape attempts are very amusing. The other is an heiress who finds out that her fiancé is not who she thought he was (she thought he loved her and not her money). She takes the kidnapping a bit better and uses the time to make sure that her priorities are in the right place.Overall I really enjoyed this one. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: A Good Read Review: "Carried Away" is the second book that I have read by Jill Barnett and I really enjoyed it. It was a good read for a rainy day. The only two that I disliked about it was 1.I didn't have time frame for when the book took place ( Maybe I just miss that). 2.I would have liked one of the main female characters have relations that were worry about them. Both girls didn't have anyone and that seem a little unbelievible to me. But overall it was a good book. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Carried Away Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book, even though it was slow to get interesting. I had a lot of "laugh out loud" moments as the romances developed between the characters. I highly recommend this book. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Delightfully entertaining Review: Jill Barnett has a delightgul way of capturing humor. I loved the bantering between Gorgina and MacOaf. Cover to cover this story was a great retreat. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Cat hated it. Review: Useless, since cat refuses to eat it. He doesn't like the taste. Waste. Doesn't seems to do much even when I force feed. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: My cat won't touch it Review: Unfortunately, despite the description and ingredients supposed to be enticing, like L'aixe Air... which my cat loves, he won't touch this stuff. Very disappointing - i was hoping for the extra vitamin intake. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Senior cat Review: I purchased this product for my senior cat who needed to put on weight following an illness. He hated the smell and taste of it. He would not eat it even when food was placed over top of it. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Wish it worked... Review: I have been trying to find something to mix in with my cat's food. He is on a low protein diet after his kidneys started to fail, and I was really hoping this would work. He doesn't even want to smell the stuff... I guess I will have to keep looking! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Doesn't Work if cat won't eat it Review: My cat is sick and has a bad appetite so we wanted to get more calories into him by giving him NutriCal. He has no interest in eating this. Putting it on his paw just upsets him so we gave up on this product. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: NutriCal For Cats Review: The NutriCal helped give my cat diagnosed with CRF more energy to jump-start his loss of appetite. My cat didn't particularly show any interest in the paste, but after licking some of it, he was revitalized with the needed calories the paste supplied. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Covered better in other books and mock orals Review: This is a decent book but I wouldn't spend the money on it again; the information is also covered in "Boarding Time" in an easier to read format. There's nothing incredibly helpful in it, it's just another point of view about how to approach the boards. I passed, but I can't point to any particular helpful information in this book that contributed to my result. If you are studying with friends, buy one copy and pass it around. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: The band lost their momentum. Review: Im a huge fan of fasterpussycat so when I got this cd in the mail and played it I was immediately amazed at the lack of good songs on it,I could only hear about 4 good songs on this cd. I have the bands 1st 2 cds and those were both great albums but this album seems like the boys from california just ran out of steam on this there 3rd studio album. I got this cd for pretty cheap so Im not too angry about the cds overall weak tone. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Terrible metal band Review: I thought the vocalist to be challenged with his limited talent. This CD proves my views again. Raunchy and untalented, even off key at times.Terrible terrible terrible. Glad grunge did away with this bottom of the barrel so called metal group. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: First Rate! Review: Excellent book. Every Southerner--no, every American--should read this book. Smith has done us a great favor. Southern baby boomers will especially appreciate the best explanation I've read of why things are the way they are in the South today. Smith makes history an enjoyable read. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Emma by Wendy Kesselman Review: I read this book to a 4th grade class during Literacy Week after giving them a brief art lesson at their school. Everyone loved the book, including me! There was some doubt as to whether these 10 year olds would think the book was too childish, but it fit right into the art theme and held their attention.I highly recommend this book. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Rather uninspiring Review: After the book was compared with 'A year in Provence', I was expecting a similarly enjoyable read. I was disappointed though. I struggled to read my way through the book and was glad when I eventually finished it. I was hoping to read of interactions with local French characters but most of the interactions were of fellow foreigners who had settled in the region.Celia also bombards the reader with potted histories of buildings, towns and people. While this may interest some, it became a little tedious reading pages of facts which failed to bring the characters to life for this reader. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Warm Springs Loved FDR Review: Franklin D. Roosevelt came to Warm Springs, Georgia, hoping to find a cure to his paralysis in its warm waters. Instead, he met people whom he would have NEVER met otherwise. I believe these encounters changed his life. I am certain they changed his presidency.This book was published just after his death and is a skimpy reminiscence of the visits by this New York Governor, later U. S. President, to a quiet little town in West Central Georgia.I have visited the town a few times. It has changed, but it has not grown a lot. It is still easy to picture the people from this book interacting with FDR.One entertaining facet of the book is the inclusion of some of the President's favorite recipes. Some sound okay, but most do not.A companion for this book is CLOSEST COMPANION, the diaries of FDR's cousin Daisy Suckley. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Very,Very thin, cheap looking piece of foam- HATE IT-did not work!! Review: Talked to the company in length for description. I was sure this was going to be the runner I needed over my carpeted stairs. I have small inside dogs and wanted something that would clean eaisly, but being in my entrance way, it would also have to look nice. This is a cheap piece of very, very, very, thin foam. The only thing I could use this for is a backing under an area rug. It is just too ugly to describe and it does not lay completely flat on stairs. There is always a place not sticking or wrinkled. Pretty expensive for just a days use for movers too. I suggest you run, not walk, away from this one. $50 down the drain. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Had been cut Review: The product was not in its original condition. While the ad clearly stated the size, the picture misrepresented it, in that it was the manufacturers picture showing it in full size. It was also listed as "new," which it wasn't since it had been cut in half. Would not buy from the seller again. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: How many one pairs left in stock? Review: In November I saw this shoe and ordered a 12 EEE and as I indicated I received a Size 12 D shoe in a 12 EEE Box. Thank God they fit my 19 year old son. What is the possibilty that the size available is actually a 12 EEE? Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Nice shoe! Review: This is the second pair of shoes (same style) I purchased for my husband. He claims they are comfortable, look nice, true size fit. Only down side is on his first pair he wore a hole in the sole in less than a year and he wears a variety of different dress shoes so we thought they should have lasted a bit longer than this. Hopefully second pair will hold out a bit longer! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Just plain comfy! Review: I requested (and received) a pair of these last Christmas in the "Cognac" color. Wow. I found them to be so comfy that I went out and bought another pair for myself in black!I especially like to wear slip-on shoes when flying ... easy to get them off and on quickly when going through security; and then, after we're airborne I can slip them off my feet and put them back on before landing without having to reach down or lean forward! Makes for a more relaxing flight.The 'gator' finish is a nice distinction, too. Highly recommended. VERY comfy. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Great looking shoe Review: After searching the internet for a long time, I finally saw these shoes and liked them immediately. They came in four days after I ordered them, and they are perfect. My husband has a narrow foot so it's hard to find a slip on show that fits him well. This is a sharp looking shoe and very comfortable. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: ugly Review: So disappointed when I received it. The coler is dim and the cloth is lack of dynamic. It is heavy, and warm. But don't hope to wear it when you want to be stylish. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Performance of breath taking delicacy & intimate poetry Review: This is a wonderfully refined and vibrant performance of Lyric Pieces. Pletnev's super delicate pianism suites this sort of music very well and he captures the intimate poetry and ethereal beauty of each piece masterfully with his keen sense for tonal subtlety and colours. Sonata is played brilliantly with Horowitz-like dexterity and vivid imagination. Highly recommendable alongside;Grieg: Lyric Pieces (Lyrische Stucke)by Emil GilelsEdvard Grieg: Lyric Pieces Op43; Lyric Pieces Op54Grieg: Lyriske Stykker; Debussy: Six PréludesRichter Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Simply Awful Review: I can't think of a book I've ever read that had a cast of stupid, unlikeable characters such as this one. With no one to care about or root for, the book seemed to go on for ages, with pages and pages of nothing but filler, and nothing of substance happening.What kind of woman finds out her brain-dead husband has been cheating on her for 12 years, is being investigated by the IRS, gets stonewalled by the family attorney, who happens to be her husband's best friend, and doesn't seek her own legal counsel? The whole book was filled with ridiculous events such as this one, where suspending belief didn't even make it plausible.Bring back April Woo. This effort sucked. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Woo are you? Review: After having eagerly awaited this book, I can hardly contain my disappointment. This is a bad departure from the April Woo series. And, as others have pointed out, neither is this a mystery. At best, one has a romance, and a rather uninspiring one, at that. No depth, no intrigue. Reminds me of the similarly poor presentation by Evanovich in the Sugar Plum book. So the lady ends up with a new face through plastic surgery and finds out her husband was a cad. Buyer beware, leave this on the shelf. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Entertaining read Review: This is a fun to read book. I've never read Leslie Glass before and was looking for something light to read over the weekend after a very, very long week. This was just what the doctor ordered! For those looking for a deep and meaningful book to answer life's questions, this is not for you. However, if you are looking for something to take your mind off of things, I would recommend this book. As I was reading, I really wanted to kill Mona and I kept wanting to see how it all ended. The ending is no great mystery but as I mentioned, it makes for a nice distraction from every day's challenges. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Why mess with a winning recipe? Review: As my title says, why mess with a winning recipe? Glass had a winner series of Detective April Woo book - witty and thrilling, with great characters. What else would you want in a murder mystery? I was TOTALLY disappointed with this trashy story, bad characters, who cares story line. I bought this book excited that Glass had a new April Woo book out and was undiscribably disappointed - especially because I live in Thailand had my friend bring the book all the way from the US! I recommend to skip this book, but do read her April Woo books, they are excellent! I can't wait for a new one to come out! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not worth it Review: I returned the product because the Italian translation vocal was not understandable. Poor audio. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: pointless Review: The author didn't really talk about everything..... In many states you need a food handler's permit to cook food to be consumed by other people, or even to serve it. Often you must cook it in a commercial kitchen. Most of these ideas wouldn't work, because you must have a great deal of talent or a very large amount of starting money, such as ideas like a store window painter, or a jewelry maker. Most people would rather hire professionals to actually get the work done, then to trust something to a kid. I'm 12 years old and I'm glad I did not buy this book at full price, but found it used at a thrift store. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Best book ever! Review: best book ever! I borrowed this book from my library, and it was very helpful. The author includes 51 unique businesses and tells you what you need, how much to charge, how to advertise...etc. I would highly recommend this book to any young entrepreneur who wants to start a business.P.S. I am using my mom's account to write this Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Um, Daryl could've done better. Review: Well, Daryl went a bit short on information. I couldn't start a business just on the stuff he has written. He only wrote a handful of cute paragraphs on each idea. Oh, well. A much better book on the subject is Extra Cach for Kids. (I think right now its out of print.) P.S. I do know what I'm talking about; I have run several businesses. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not worth it Review: Was not helpful as most of the ideas were hard to do. Other jobs listed in the book require loads of time and money and would probaby not bring in much money. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Slow Shipping Review: I really should not rate this book as I haven't received it yet. I ordered this book along with 2 others on March 24 and as of today, April 8, they haven't been shipped. My granddaughter is very disappointed, she asks me every day if I received them yet. What a poor way of encouraging children to read! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Sweeping, sensual, and thoroughly entertaining! Review: I loved GOLDEN FIRE (Ms. Grace's debut title of last year) and was eagerly awaiting DESTINY'S LADY, which is actually the first book of this exciting new saga. What a wonderful story! So much happens between Cat and Miles and the people around them that I can't even begin to explain here (somebody already spoiled some of the fun farther down, I see) but suffice it to say that DESTINY'S LADY left me breathless. It's chock-full of adventure, excitement, romance, and sizzling sensuality--a real winner, and a fabulous follow-up to Ms. Grace's previous title. These two books are keepers for me, and Susan Grace just moved up the ranks to my automatic-buy list. Just wonderful! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: WARNING - Rape Scene Review: I wish one of the other reviewers had mentioned it, for then I wouldn't have wasted my money. I cannot and will not abide this in my escapist entertainment. The real world is full enough of violence toward women.I had been enjoying the experience of reading this book, until it came to a screaching halt - and the book went straight into the trash bin. I hope others of Ms. Grace's books do not and will not include such extreme sexual aggression. I do not care to read it. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Give me a break...... Review: Sorry, I couldn't finish the book. Everything just worked out too perfect. Miles and Cat meet and fall in love, Geoffrey regains his speech and tells Lucy he loves her, Justin and Victoria fall in love; which is what romance is about but this had too much mush and was not well written. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Destiny's Lady Review: Susan Grace proved with Destiny's Lady some first books belong on the keeper shelf. Passion, adventure, and romance fill the book. Susan captured and held my attention from page one. This is one book readers should grab hold of and make sure it doesn't go to the Used Bookstore. One day, the early books of Susan Grace will be impossible to find because their owners refuse to part with them. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: One of the worst Delphi books I have read Review: Basically this is a printed version of Delphi on-line help system. You already have exactly this information (but more complete) if you have Delphi, and it is in more convenient format for reading and navigating there. Save your money and time. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Does not cover the most common components. Review: This book has good examples of code and ideas on how to implement the code in your project. That being said, this book does not cover many of the more common components that are availabel in D3. With a title like SUPERIBLE, I was expecting a COMPLETE reference but, more often than not, I am left holding the book in one hand and my problem in the other with absolutly no help coming from the book. As a developer I cannot recommend this book due to the incomplete component reference and the merely cursory look at many of the new components in D3 such as web based components. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Covers VCL in depth, only scratches the surface of Delphi 3 Review: This book followed the proven Waite Group Layout and covered most of the old VCL components. However, if you are looking for the excellent reference most Waite Group Bibles provide don't look here. New VCLs, functions, and any useful information about Delphi specific messages and exceptions have been left out. This book is a waste of money for all but the beginner to Delphi Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Multi-tier coverage Review: I bought this book however, it has no coverage on any of the new components that are shipped with Delphi 3 C/S. No Coverage on RemoteServer, ClientDataSet, Provider or any of the new VCLs that you see under Win32 palette page. As far as database applications I see no help in using this book at all. Nevertheless is a good example how Borland should do their documentation Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Delphi 3 Super Bible - What the Borland Help File Should Be Review: This book contains explanations and examples for every property, method, and event. Everythingis sorted by the parent class so if you are working with a component you can look it upand see an example of how to use every aspect ofit. This book would have gotten a 10 but thereare a few ommisions (some of which are addressedon the enclosed diskette) because it was writtenprior to the final release of the software. Evenso it has answered most of my questions. Better than the help file. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: If you have Delphi help files, you don't need this book. Review: This book is just a poor replica of Delphi documentation. It just talks empty air. It leaves you where you are, without solving the problem or giving you a hint on how to solve it. Now it's a huge book with a great title, but that's just it. The only thing it has that might like you are tiny programs or fraction of code on how to use the components, but you can get better if you surf the internet or look into Delphi's examples in the help files. My suggestion is save your money, or invest it in a better book. I just wasted my money. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Chuckleheaded romance Review: I enjoy great historical fiction like The Leopard or War & Peace. For breezy reading I turn to novels set in ancient Greece and Rome, like those by Mary Renault and mysteries such as those by Lindsey Davis and Steven Saylor.This novel is just trash, and has as much success depicting the Roman Empire as do those Italian sandal films of the 1960's. The plotting and dialog are at that level or worse; the fifth century deserves more than a Rhonda Fleming potboiler.It's a shame, since Galla Placidia's story is a fascinating one, though little explored in fiction. She is one of the rare women of history who, for better or worse, were central to her times. Daughter and sister to emperors, wife to a Gothic king, then empress herself and mother to an emperor, for whom she was Regent, within a few years of her death the Roman world withered away. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Sometimes Simple muisc is Good Review: Music like this yeah it might be cookie cutter, but simplistic music is great, its easy to comprehend, and the feeling is better than some music with complex rhythums and stuff of that nature, Sometimes its nice to hear stuff that is simple 4/4 rock, I think this album is pretty solid. Kind of reminds me of Toad the wet sprocket and mid 90's rock kind of a lost form or rock these days. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: the real deal Review: I heard these guys on my local radio station when they were debuting this cd. I drove 400 miles to see them play in Oklahoma City. They did not disappoint. They are great live as well as on cd. The songs are heartfelt and easy to relate to. They are the real deal. Great music, great lyrics. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: cookie cutter Review: I personally do not like Cardinal Trait or this type of music. They are just another cookie cutter band with nothing to make them stand out in an already flooded music world. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Top movie - I think!?! Review: With stars such as Jeannie Slit, Mona Lots and Katrina (no surname) listed in the credits, you know it's going to be a great movie. Watch for the "sprinkler girl" murder scene; what thousands of dollars they must have spent on special effects! The video cover tells you the movie lasts 80 minutes or so, but it actually finishes after 45 minutes of top acting, top storyline, and top-notch FX. Another convincing and innovative murder occurs when a sunbathing beauty (with blotchy legs and homely face) gets a bottle of suntan-lotion, plus contents, rammed into her mouth. Of course she fails to hear the murderer approaching from behind, and there's not another soul on the whole of the beach to witness the incident!!! Top acting honours must go to the unseen cop who, at the movie's conclusion, sticks a fake-looking gun out from behind a door and says in a deadpan voice, "Police!" I can't emphasise enough what top stuff this is. Buy/rent/steal a copy at your peril. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: misleading Review: Well I can see that most everyone else seems to love this book, but I didn't. While it was interesting to read, most of the stories were fairly well-written, and it is of course a good subject to bring attention to, it further perpetuates some myths regarding domestic violence. I understand that the intentions were good and that they're very very common misconceptions, and I used to have them myself, but when you're writing a book like this, I think you need to really research the topic. The main misconception found repeatedly in this book was that domestic abusers simply lose control of their tempers, and that's just not true; it's an excuse.For an understanding of the dynamics of abusive relationships and the motivations of abusive men, the best book to read is called "Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men" by Lundy Bancroft. Granted it's not in a story format like this book, but it will give you so much better information. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Maybe Next Time Review: Maybe it's just me, but this book got on my nerves. The stories were boring and a little far-fetched. It was difficult getting through this book, but when I did, I felt I had wasted my time. I hope people are not looking to this book to shed light on domestic violence or offer inspiration to help them overcome a terrible situation, because it's definately not a good source. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: No comment -- Review: I can't really comment on this book because I couldn't read it. As much as I love Zane, the short stories are not my thing. I was only able to read the first two stories and had to put it down for good for being pretty depressing. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Rip off!!!!! Review: Purchased a book on Amazon on 04.17.09 - today is 05.19.09 and I still haven't recieved the purchased item. Very disappointed and unsatisfied!!! Complete and utter rip off!!!If I had the option to choose no stars for the rating...I definetly would! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Horrible!!! Review: I was under the impression this was a full story of abuse and redemption but it's just a collection of short stories. I thought she said this book was going to be different but unfortunately it is not. Over all, a thoroughly UNFULFILLING , DISSATISFING read. STAY AWAY Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: I've never read a Zane novel... Review: ....and never would have were it not for this one. As someone else has said I'm glad everyone else liked this book but I hate it so far. Everyone else's reviews is making me want to finish it, lol, but I doubt my attitude will change. Subject matter is perfect which is why it caught my attention to begin with, but had I opened it and read a few paragraphs I wouldnt have bought it. My problems with this book:1. I thought the stories would be TRUE stories. (I'm not a big fiction reader).2. The childrens dialect is far too grown.3. And since I'm a product of a dysfunctional childhood, I found a few of these stories too unbelievable. But I guess thats the nature of fiction.All in all, sorry I hate the book. But like I said I'm not a fan of this author anyway. I give it one star for effort, and another one for subject matter..... Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: ~amazing~ Review: I thought Breaking the Cycle was well writen and i'm happy was published some need to see what other go through so they won't judge and it gave those courage who are going through the same thing.I gave to a friend of mine who came to me with one of the same problem i that was in the book Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Awsome!!! Review: I was really impressed with Zane's book. There was certain stories that I just could not put the book down. I hope that she writes more books like this one. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Punk and 1950's Rock? ...you bet! Review: Punk music in general has everything to do with 1950's Rock n' Roll... and it makes sense! The Rock explosion in the 1950's was the birth of 'youth culture' as we know it. it was loud, untamed, and outrageous... Exactly what punk was in the late 70's, as a reaction to overblown arena/art rock acts.The Misfits were and always will be a mix of the following:1) 50's greaser rock2) 70's punk3) and a TON of B grade horror movies.I can't think of a more perfect way for the 'fits to pay homageto their roots than a full album of 50's classics. Pick this up if you wanna hear how it started! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: What is goin' on in Jerrys head? Review: Ok, I'm a new Misfits fan (just started likeing the about 6 months ago). This CD is one of the worst things I've heard in a while. I was ashamed to be listening to it when I got it. I ended up selling it to Bookmans for like $3 (about all its worth). For the people that thought Famous Monsters was bad... Haha, that CD is the best compared to this.Jerry can't sing. He just needs to realize that the Misfits are no more and move on. He's only sticking with the Misfts name because he's a sellout and has so much invested in it. If you're a new fan like me and are looking for a good Misfits CD go out and buy Staic Age or Collection 1 and Collection II. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: This is not the Misfits! Review: Okay -- here's the required part of the review.Danzig was the Misfits, they're awful with out him blah, blah, blah ...Also ... have you noticed how many of used copies of this cd are for sale? Seeing that so many people are trying to get rid of this cd should give you a hint of how bad it is.They really should change their name to something along the lines of 'Misfits 3000 From Outer Space'. It would be fitting to have a stupid name for a stupid band. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: average music...false advertising... Review: first of all i have to say that Misfits Project 1950 is a disgrace and is nothing more than a complete joke. why this album carries the name misfits when its just jerry only and a couple other dudes from black flag and the ramones is beyond my comprehension. it should just be called the jerry only project because he's the only guy in the band that's actually from the misfits(not to mention he was only the bass player and didn't write any of the music in the original band). the misfits were one of the greatest punk/thrash bands of all-time and glenn danzig was the heart and soul of the group. its been said a million times before, but ill say it again anyway...no danzig=no misfits. skip project 1950 and get some of the real thing. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Ruined by Poor Production Review: These are great songs and this album had a lot of potential. However, the vocals are absolutely buried and unintelligible. With this sort of music the vocals need to be waaaay up front, but they are buried. This is probably due to poor mixing and/or tracking, but I can't hear the vocals. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: I always wanted the Fits to do a 50's cover album and thankfully it delivers for the most part Review: It was always a dream of mine to hear the Misfits do a cover album reinvinting music stylings they obviously took influence from. This Magic Moment, Dream Lover,Latest Flame, and Runaway are worth the price alone in my honest opinion.It's not the greatest release ever to come fourth from that special pit in hell the misfits where spawned from but it's a fun listen nonetheless. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Final Nail in the Misfits Coffin Review: I tried, I tried hard to like this album but I just cant bring myself to enjoy it. Its just not up to the standards that made the Misfits what the are (or were). It had potential but just fell short before delivering. The DVD included was of horrible quality and for those whos first exposure to Balzac is through this DVD I can only hope they give these Japanese Horror-core guys a second chance. Project 1950 is NOT a Misfits album. I know its hard Fiends but the time to let this band die is now. If you buy this just becuase its got the Misfits name on it your only going to encourage these old farts to futher disgrace themselves and the Misfits name. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Fun album Review: I have been a Misfits fan for decades. I loved the original lineup and was blown away in the 90's when Michale Graves joined. American Psycho and Famous Monsters are my favorite albums. I listen to them daily. I have always supported all of their solo projects and will always be a Msifits fan. I like this album a lot. It is different and I can understand why a lot of hardcore punk fans don't like it. I also understand it's difficult to accept change in general. Yes, I would love to see the 90's lineup reunite. It would be a very happy day for me. I don't think it's likely to happen though, so I'm thankful that Jerry has continued the Misfits and hope he always does. I will be here to support them. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: And you said Michale was bad Review: First off, I got this CD and wasn't to happy when i say it was 20 minutes long, second,the songs they cover here are not very strong, better choices for cover songs may have made a better CD. It sounds like the Soundtrack to the Lion King.If Michale Graves sang vocals on this it could have been a classic.Plus what a horrible DVD, my god there long haired snowboarders throwing snow balls a Jerry. What happened to the Fiends Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not what i thought..... Review: Okay, when i heard the Misfits had a new cd coming out, i was SO ready to just go get it the second it came out. Now, the cd is called Project 1950... i didn't know it litterally meant a cd, with cover songs from the 50's... that's the only reason i didn't give this album 5 stars *****... i was expecting some new fits songs... But this album was awesome! The cover songs for Monster Mash, and Donna are the best in my opinion... if you're a fits fan... BUY THIS ALBUM.. if not, then listen to it before you buy it. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: WOW! Review: I LOVE THIS! 50'S COVERS WITH EXTRA KICK! THIS IS A SIDE PROJECT SO I GUESS IT BELONGS IN A SEPERATE CATEGORY FROM THE USUAL MISFIT STUFF, BUT ON IT'S OWN THIS IS GREAT! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: THIS ALBUM RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Review: Project 1950 is awesome!!!! I really like great balls of fire, monster mash, and most of all this magic moment. I would greatly recommend you to buy this cd. BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: mind-blowingly bad! Review: if you thought the misfits without danzig were bad...you haven't heard nothin' yet. couldn't only just smell the failure of blending the 50's with "punk." it makes no sense. it sounded like a bunch of frat boys in a "punk" band got drunk, found their parents old vinyls, and decided to record an album. i wish i could give it a rating lower then one like -5 stars. if you wanted proof of satan in music here you go...and i thought famous monsters was bad, this makes it look like a masterpeice. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Ugggh....... Review: First of all there really is no Misfits no matter what Jerry might say. After listening to these songs it made me realize just how bad Jerry is looking to scrap together some sort of dignity. As for Balzac they can just be seen as one of those bad Elvis impersonators that are everywhere. They lack style, vocals, and and being good. Save your money and buy the Mifits Boxed Set if you really want to hear "the Misfits." Better yet, go buy a Danzig cd and listen to some real vocals. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Some fun, but... Review: I have to agree with the reviewer who said that the Misfits still were good post Danzig but this has crossed the line. Jerry Only has put together what he calls an "All Star" version of the Misfits. What a joke. I had no problem with the Graves' Misfits. The songs were good, his voice kicked and they were less serious and more funny and that was cool with me. Guys that age trying to be mean and scary would have been dumb (can we say "Danzing", folks?). At this point Only does not want to hire anyone else to sing and is now the new lead singer and while his voice does not suck...this is just lacking. Only says he wanted to pay tribute to the 50s but truth be told he can't write a song so they did what all washed up bands do: make a cover CD. The DVD confirms what a joke they have become. However, this CD/DVD is almost fun in it's sadness. Buy it used for under $5.00 and have a laugh. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: RE: Too Short but not short enough!!! Review: This is an album of COVERS. They are not supposed to be better than the original, but rather they are a TRIBUTE to the original artist. DUMBA$$. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Terrible Review: First off, I am not a Danzig or nothing fan who hates everything besides for the original line up. I prefer the Danzig era Misfits, but actually enjoy the Michale Graves albums. I wish he would have stayed for this one, because it is just bad. It sounds like a bad joke and any minute it should get good.This really surprised me because I am a fan of the original songs, I like the Misfits in most forms, and I am a sucker for a cover song. That being said, this was the only Misfits album I have deleted off my computer after I bought. I don't ever want to hear it again. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: they walk among us Review: Well its about time jerry only from the misfits showed you how its done this album is without a doubt a work of resurected art thank you Mr.Only for showing all the fiends that the misfits are here to stay,for all you new to the scene punkers this is were it all started the sounds of the old is what has evolved into what we know as punk rock, iam happy to see that jerry has finally done a project that was dream for him, jerry from one of the biggest fiends thank you.....everyday is halloween Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: This is a DISGRACE!!! Review: Well, this is a cd I borrowed from a friend because I hadn't heard it yet. When i put in my cd player and heard it i wanted to through the cd out my window. The cd is terrible. I am a huge Misfits fan but this cd is a disgrace to the Misfits. I think it is embarrasing. I recommend not getting this cd and stick to all the other cd's because this is the WORST one yet. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: misfit Review: The Misfits are dead. Jerry Only is riding a wave that has broken. Being the only Misfits member on the cd, maybe the group should be called "Misfit". I really enjoyed the doo-woppy "Saturday Night" from the Famous Monsters album and was genuinely looking forward to this album. I ended up being genuinely disappointed. These guys are ready for the county fair circuit. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Jerry Only Rocks The Oldies..***Death Rock Style!!**** Review: Jerry Only sounds like he truly loves singin great rock n roll 50's punk!! This CD is fantastic..gothabilly death rock fans beware!! this is THE REAL DEAL!! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: A quick overview Review: I must say, that I'm very impressed with this album. The concept of the album is great, and most of the songs are great, especially Great Balls of Fire and This Magic Moment. But my question is, how many times can the Misfits cover Monster Mash? Seriously, it's been done before. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: One star is too much. Review: Wow, I haven't seen a flaming pile of crap this monstrous since the great crap burning of 1986. This album sucks. Really sucks. Even the 'Whoa's are bad, which really shouldn't happen on a Misfits album. Don't buy this CD. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: GET THIS ONE! Review: Great stuff! I love the Misfits and Fifties rock and it sounds like everyone is having a ball on this one! A GREAT TIME ALL THE WAY THROUGH! PICK THIS ONE UP! By the way, the reviewer who said Jerry sold the rights to a song for a Vans commercial should remember that Only had to give up the rights to older Misfits songs to Danzig in order to bring back the band so the 'sell out' in that case would not be Jerry. I think the whole 'sell out' idea is inane, but wanted to clarify that. Who cares about a Vans ad? This is a great CD! Pick up the box set to while you are at it. You can't go wrong with the Misfits stuff on this site. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: retire NOW Review: This cd was the most horrible thing ever. Jerry Only cannot sing for beans. I think he's just in it for money. I used to not agree with Danzig saying that the Misfits are a joke without him but I believe that now. Michale Graves was and still is the best one... but back to the CD. I heard three songs and already wanted to break it. This is nothing like the Misfits it is so horrible. Also I thnik that he's just looking for money and a way to stay in the business and get more rich trendy people to buy all the merchandise possible. This CD could have been better... but not many CDs that came out in 2003 were even decent. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: What Are You Thinking Review: This CD was one of the best tribute cd's i have ever had.Also for some peoples information danzig did not write all the songs for the misfits in the 70's and 80's.also samhain was the same band as the danzig band not the misfits the misfits were around before glen joined the band and until recently the main line up has been the same people, jerry only and his brother doyle were the misfts. doyle took time off from the band because he and his wife had a baby , little boris. to say danzig was the misfits is wrong they are the best punk band around and have made there mark on the music world. This cd is a tribute to the people and music that made the misfits the misfits.All true fiends will realize that and enjoy this cd. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: oh man this is bad Review: Dont buy this. misfits used to be good. jerry only is a sell out looser. glen danzig was the misfits. i hope jerry changes his band name cause im ashamed to say i like the misfits.I mean 50's cover songs what kind of misfits fan is gonna buy this. dont buy this album unless you have money to burn. Buy the new danzig cd. Try a jesus lizard album or the new tomahawk album. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: This sucks bigtime Review: What the hell is this crapola? The real Misfits were not about lame as* bullsh*t! Like everyone else says, what you usually hear without Danzig has lost it's edge. They lost their edge. What's the point of making music and calling yourself the Misfits when you're really not changing anything? Punk is about change. Change is usually edgy, this is honestly far from that. The Misfits changed music - they had their own sound, they were original, and nobody else had that sound. I'm saying this about alot of other bands. We're not Danzig heads, we're not kissing as*. The Misfits truly lost their edge. We're not expecting every band to always sound the same - but at least create newer and edgier music because nowadays every band sounds the same. It's all up to the original bands to influence everybody, and when you're making music that doesn't influence anyone, what's your point - money? Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: waste of money Review: I advise anybody thinking about buying this cd to save your money. This cd is awful,the dvd is even worse. Danzig is working on a new cd, save your money for that, you wont be dissapointed. I've always been a fan of the Misfits but as far as I'm concerned the Misfits are over. Balzac? what a joke. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not good I didn't enjoy this book Review: Just Enough Light to KIll I do not enjoy this type of book. I didn't even finish it. Slow and too much description. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: A terrific tour of women, Japan, sports and dynamism! Review: Veronica Chambers visited Japan, fell in love with it, and writes with insight, pizzazz, heart and soul about the women she found there, helping to remake themselves and the country. In these last heartbreaking months, seeing Japan struggle with the tsunami and nuclear accident -- with such class and grace --- going back and reading this terrific book is healing and inspiring. Open the pages and you'll be charmed, heartened, educated and exhilerated. Answer:
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