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1	the best	I have ordered three pairs of these, for three different reasons (don't ask), and they are simply the best for the price. period.	positive
0	Kind of cheap	the head band was make for the Hulk or something, it's huge. They were to cheap to send back. I should have known by the price it probably wasn't a good idea.	negative
0	Book review	This is not a good beginning Java programming book. It is better for problem solving, but I wish all the concepts covered would have contained Java code.	negative
0	Not worth it.	The material and design is great for the purpose, but it didn't fit properly in a 2003 Impala. The top left side overlaps a piece of the flooring. This was a present, so I can't give any details other than what I know. Too bad the dealership no longer sells old car mats, I would have bought that instead of this.	negative
1	Great overview of scenic hikes	This book provides both a high level overview of 23 hikes from around the world, and some planning details such as transportation, dangers, seasons, etc. Highly recommended for people interested in hikes that are both scenic and challenging. The book is a little weighted toward north american hikes.	positive
1	Cheap. Works. Short trips?	Installation was very straightforward on our VW Passat (contrary to instructions extension was not needed).Left-right stability may leave something to be desired (watch your speed in those curves, consider additional straps for longer trips.Make sure you clean any sand/dirt off the trunk to avoid unnecessary scratching.	positive
0	disappointed	I agree that the descriptive overkill really slows down the narrative. I know Charles Martin is talented by having read his other books, but this one was different. I felt Martin was maybe trying to hard to pull on the reader's heartstrings. I remember I guffawed out loud at a scene that was unintentionally funny where a child is hit by a car. I won't judge Martin by this book alone though.	negative
1	Hors d'Oeuvres and Appetizers	This is a very attractive and useful book for making appetizers. However, I did find an error (probably a typo) in the instructions for cutting size of the filo dough.	positive
0	Ancient	Lots of info about electronics during the 60's and 70's...poor choice if you are interested in IC's or anything even remotely recent.	negative
1	Yum!	This is my favorite tea. Who knew strawberry tea could be so juicy. Give it a try. You will be pleasantly surprised.	positive
0	This book was awful	I love chick lit but this book was pathetic. I concur with the other reviewers who couldn't believe that it was published. None of the characters are interesting or have any redeeming qualities, the dialogue is stilted and the plot predictable. I finished just to see if it would improve and it didn't. Thankfully I purchased it used and plan to sell it or donate it. It doesn't begin to compare to Helen Fielding, Marian Keyes, or any of the American chick lit authors.	negative
0	Terrible!	The heating element gets buildup very quickly and it's hard to clean. I'm going back to the old style warm air humidifiers with the hard plastic heating element. I couldn't use this more than once without having to clean it, or try to clean it rather.	negative
0	Garage Door Monitor	This unit did not work and i was told to replace the batteries at my expense. I sent it back and i had to pay the return mail.I do not recommend this unit.	negative
0	BA HUMBUG	I found this latest in the Ryan series to be totally out of character and off in left field from the Ryan's in previous book. Picturing Jack Ryan authorizing and supporting a venture such as is put forth in the book is so far out of character as to be laughable. This book has put Tom Clancy on my scan before buy list, no more mail orders, have to check before buying. This is from a previously die hard fan, first edition hard bounds of everything in fiction starting with Hunt for Red October.	negative
1	Great value tent for 2.	Not very much to complain about considering the price. Light weight for 2 people. Took it on a solo 4 day trip in Yosemite and had no problems. Although i wish i had bought a smaller and lighter one man tent.Only Con is the size not being a true 7x5 witch is the norm for tents that size. Myself, 6'3 had to sleep sideways for the optimal comfort although, if i had to i could sleep traditionally.If your looking for a backpacking tent for 2 ppl and your shorter then 6'2 6'3 then i would defiantly recommend	positive
1	Tasteful, Understated and Functional	I read the reviews of this item and even though there was a bad review I still decided to purchase this guest book. It arrived today and I have to admit I am very pleased. While the guest book itself does not have the white emblem on the cover (it is embossed into the leather) it is beautiful in its simplicity. The quality of the leather cover is high and even smells like leather. Each page is divided into four rows with headings of Date, Name, Address and Notes. I plan to use this book for my college graduation party (I'm 38, not 22) so that I can remember who came and so that I have a record of who to send thank you notes to. I am very happy with my decision and would encourage anyone else who needs a guest book to consider this one!	positive
0	Does your eye hurt?	Alas poor reader it is true; the author has poked you in the eye. I quote (page 128)'The exposition of Autrocious Torture Instruments could not fail to appeal to a connoisseur of the worst in mankind. But the essence of the worst ......is found in the faces of the crowd.' Hey! this is you. What a shot. Anyway, the book stinks. The ending is ludicrous. Read something else.	negative
1	Pope Joan	I would recommend Pope Joan to everyone who likes a good story, which sounds like it could actually have happened. Joan knew all her life that if she wanted to achieve her dream of, she would have to change something. Her thirst for knowledge began when she was just a little six year old being taught how to write by her eldest brother Matthew, and continued all the time even until Joan was Pope John Anglicus. It was very interesting for me to also see a man's point of view in the book; I can't imagine what it would be like to be treated no better than property. In this aspect Donna Cross does a wonderful job of describing habits of life in the Dark Ages. Pope Joan is an inspiring story that, even today, is proof that women can do anything as well as men, if not better. The twists of the story keep coming and keep you guessing. This book has it all, from adventure, historical events, harsh violence, and even a little romance.	positive
1	Works nicely to replace rusted metal version	Got these to replace the original rusted metal version. Easy to mount, easy to remove to clean. Plastic, so no rust. I replaced one long one with two shorter ones. Helps to segregate dish sponge from everything else.	positive
0	Had potential but ......	This is not The Robe or The Silver Chalice or The Big Fisherman or many other wonderful historical Biblical fiction books. The theology is poor; even knowledge of the scripture is poor. It's poorly written, sad, and I don't recommend it. In fact, I threw it away after reading it. It wasn't worth my time. If you like good, inspiring historical Biblical fiction leave this book alone and read one of the above mentioned.	negative
1	E-X-C-E-L-L-A-N-T	was making home-made dipping chips 4 a while. found making small & simple foil bake-pans easiest for baking. needed small brush 4 grape-seed oil application on the foil. wanted 2 try silicone - BOY, I'M SO GLAD I DID!Item does what it's supposed to both efficiently & effectively. also am continuing 2 find additional uses.also plan to get larger size.bon appetit - well, hopefully ...	positive
0	Just Black No White...	I'll make this short but sweet. In short, this game is awesome, or would be .....in another dimension where the publishers actually left out all the bugs and actually delivered a working PATCH within a reasonable time frame.	negative
1	Best cooling fan ever	I have the first PS3 system (don't know how many gigs it has though) and I had gotten this fan or an earlier version to go with it. My system has lasted for about 6 years due to this fan and I only had to clean the fan once! My current fan has just died after 6 years of hard core gaming this morning. Thank you my precious Intercooler for making these many years of gaming worth wild. O and I plan to get this one to replace my old one.Reasons for liking this fan:1) adjustable fan speed2) it actually works to reduce heat3) the ON switch is in the frontReasons you might not like the fan:1) can be loud at first but keep playing, you'll forget it's on2) slightly difficult to put on, be gentle though and don't loose your temper!3) plugs will be a tighter fit4) after three-four years it will begin to fade5) after three years the label will begin to peelOther than that it will be worth the purchase!-Bubbles	positive
1	works great	I was leary of the powder since I'm a liquid dye fan. However, it worked brilliantly. Our Halloween Pumpkin shirts were a lovely shade of orange. :)	positive
1	A survey of life in Israel since 2000	When peace talks at Camp David collapsed in 2000, a conflict began which was stronger than any previously: Jerusalem Report editor and author David Horovitz considers the effects of this latest conflict and its terrorism in Still Life With Bombers, a survey of life in Israel since 2000. Israeli experience is the focus in a survey of daily lives, violence, and politics, with chapters juxtaposed between interviews with government officials on both sides of the conflict to experiences of relatives, refugees, and his own friends and family, creating an intimate social and political portrait of a country at war within its own boundaries.	positive
0	I got it just in time for Christmas, but it didnt work	I got it fast enough, but it didnt work on my PSP, digital camera, or laptop. the seller never emailed me back about exchanging it or getting a refund.	negative
0	Piece of junk	You get what you pay for. Had to reinforce the whole thing and was able to hang it up on the wall in a medical office. Fellowes - shame on you for making and selling such a cheaply made product.	negative
0	Pat Boone = Pure Shi+	It was the worst album ever recorded. He single handedly could have ruined rock and roll forever. I only gave it one star because you couldn't give it 0 stars. Never waste your money on his work unless you want some music to listen to that will get you pissed off. WARNING! This music is the worst.	negative
1	A Classic on the 1565 Siege of Malta	I have already reviewed a couple of books dealing with the Great Siege. I just finished Bradford's book and give it 4 stars. Eminently readable and very well researched! I read it after reading an eyewitness' account to the Great Siege, Francesco Balbis' "The Siege of Malta - 1565." This story contains material for an epic Hollywood movie!	positive
1	Absolutley Brilliant!!	I bought this CD in 1992 and the price was marked down to $3.99!! I was looking for somethng different and man did I ever find it. CW truly knew his craft and let it show in his debut album. Rolling Stone almost had their review correct but fell short by one star (they gave it 4 out of 5).I highly recommend this album to anyone who is looking for a unique sound and some fantastic lyrics.	positive
0	Don't waste your money	this CD is truly awful. In no way does it represent either "the Best Greek Bouzoukis [sic]" or the "Great Favorites." And it sure doesn't sound like "Various" artists, either. Imagine a compilation of "America's Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Hits" by the Lawrence Welk Orchestra, and you'll get the idea.... Tourist bait at its worst.	negative
0	Don't waste your money	Very cheaply made. The tiny plastic clip that is supposed to lock the various adaptors broke off the first time I used it.	negative
1	Caruso is a great hairsetting system	I purchased these rollers to supplement those that came in the kit with my Caruso hairsetter. They are exactly the same as those that came with the original hairsetter. The clips hold the hair securely, and they last for a long tim.	positive
0	Dissapointed....	I purchased this brand from my local Vitamin Shoppe the other morning and I have to admit, I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED! I was hoping that it would be a benzodiazepine alternate but unfortunately that isn't the case with this. It does not help me relax nor does it help me to sleep. I've even taken some this morning on an empty stomach. I've made sure it was the first thing I took for the day with a glass of warm water to see if the warm water would help to melt down the capsules for a faster effect and NOTHING!	negative
1	this book is brilliant	Spreading freedom and piece around the world is the surest way to eliminate terrorism.	positive
1	Bigger Is Better	With Nintendo riding very high on the handheld gaming market with the Game Boy Advance, they've also shown their stuff with the success of the Nintendo DS as well, and a newer recently redesigned version of the DS called the DS Lite. These stylus pens are specifically for the Nintendo DS Lite only, and work very well for all gamers. They are simple to control and play around with for games like Magnetica, New Super Mario Bros., Tetris DS, and many others. The control of these pens are easy to use and handle for all gamers. This is a absolute must for DS Lite owners.Price: AConvience: AOverall: A	positive
1	Tic-Tac Terror	This book was teriffic for these reasons:1.The magnificent fires, the victims being the yellow sports sedan, and the Sleuth.2.The plot of the story.3.The action and fighting.4.The threats are really unpredictable and neat.Those are my reasons. If you read them, you're sure to understand why I liked this book like a billion dollars.	positive
0	Step away from your keyboard or remote this movie stinks!	OK in a moment of weakness I agree to watch this with my wife over our Roku. I had see the HBO series and while I was not a fan I didn't dislike it enough to write a review. This movie is painful and it is obvious everyone was just cashing in. Do not waste your time or money. Why was it bad? The characters and plot line are turned into a joke in this movie. No women would act this way. Its nonsense. For those of you who ignore this don't say I did not warn you. This is a insult to humanity.	negative
0	No good for heavy sweat	Terrific sound, great fit -- but I'm going to have to toss mine. I am a profuse sweater and these headphones make a perfect seal with my ears once I get going. In other words, I can't hear a thing except the popping of my own sweat with each step. I end up taking them out to let them dry. This seal is probably why they sound so good, but for people who sweat heavily, find something else. (I'm still looking....)	negative
1	Simply Incredible	I was a little skeptical when I first heard of this project and afraid it wouldn't ruin my memories of the King of NY, but it didn't. The album is well put together with great tracks that Biggie light's up with energy and imaginative lyrics. One needs to only hear "Rap Phenomenon" and "Come on" to get their head's ringing, and for the laid back chill factor, check out "Notorious" and "Big Booty Hoes", but nearly every track will be respected by any Big Poppa fans. Just pop it in and let it ride.	positive
1	A CLASSIC FOR CHRISTIANS - DELIGHTFUL AND GORGEOUS	What a charming and delightful Christmas movie that reminds me of the ones they used to make, where the true meaning of Christmas isn't found inside a department store, and isn't about finding a boyfriend. I LOVE the way the story of the birth of Jesus and the story of Santa are intertwined - told in a way that this Catholic found absolutely inventive and endearing. The character design is inspired and original, and the entire look takes you into a wonderful fantasyland. Pure magic!	positive
1	Sound investment	The Monster Cable MP SW 200 Subwoofer PowerCenter SW 200 with Clean Power Stage 1 v2.0 product has a solid name. Most of the time people are uncertain on the proper way to install electrical parts. This is an easy install. The unit provides a rich and deep sound while keeping the bass tight. I have read other reviews and agree it is the best investment that a person can make while keeping to a budget.note: make sure the device does work before installing it. Most of the time we can make an error and wait till later, bad mistake.	positive
1	Good though too much	I liked this book though I thought it had too much info. It's 800 pgs and its detail after detail. It takes a lot of time and patience to read.	positive
0	A Travisty	Whomever is guilty of producing this piece of "insert your own profane explative" is ignorant of, and oblivious to, history, let alone reality. I teach management and leadership, George Washington was great at both of them, due principally to his outstanding character. To show this travisty to young people (or uneducated people) would be a crime!! If I could give 5 negative stars, I would.	negative
0	You get what you pay for -- little	I bought this for my 3x a week gym workouts while I was on the treadmill, tuned in to the gym's TVs. Reception was satisfactory for the TV signals, but was fuzzy for outside FM stations. AM reception was non-existant. But the third week/10 uses, the ear phones were not working. The battery cover pops off with any kind of contact. I'm going to buy something more durable with digital tuning.	negative
0	Felt cheated	I felt cheated after the 15 minutes it took me to read this book on my Kindle. This is too expensive for not much content. A BIG disappointment	negative
0	Always Time to Die	I won't go over the plot again as it has already been written. Typically, I love Elizabeth Lowell, she in on my automatic buy list. However, this book was a real disappointment! At several points, I would just look at the book and say..."Is this really Elizabeth Lowell"? The book was so heavy with mundane detail that it got in the way of a slow story. The book never really picked up any pace, it just left me with wanting to put it down and not finish. Of course, I did finish but I could have skipped to the last five pages and had my conclusion. Wait for the used paperback.	negative
0	The Bull Starts Here	"Today, Bob Greene is a celebrated, nationally-syndicated columnist. In 1964, he was a seventeen-year-old Ohio high school kid. And he kept a diary."It's all here. The teenage girl who got away..."Snicker, snort.	negative
0	You gotta' be kiddin' me...	X-Men should have been a great movie but this movie SUCKED. It's slow, badly acted, even Patrick Stewart couldn't save this dog! And the climatic fight scene at the end has about the cheesiest special effects this side of The Toxic Avenger...Unless the studio is giving this movie away...Pass on this one. I should be charging the studio for wasting my time...	negative
1	Pretty good, but not perfect...	First, be warned...only one of the four 20-minute Dora episodes on this DVD has anything to do with Halloween. The first segment is about Halloween and my two year old loves it! But the remainder of the episodes, including one about a wizard who is missing his wand, are just average. But I still give it four stars just because the Halloween episode is so good.	positive
0	Another mindless action movie	Essentially its "300" meets "The Mummy" with the baser aspects of each, non-stop action in the usual canned fashion, gore, blood, guts, boobs. Great if your a 10 year old boy, not so great if you are looking for things like plot and character development, and find canned action movies like this tedious and boring. Fast food movie making for the masses.	negative
1	Hook Head Phones	This Is A very piece of gear. I like the way they looks, feels, and works. I would buy it again. Only they don't last very long. The rubber that holds the ear piece together always comes off.And if you are into giving and receiving gifts, then check out: [...]	positive
0	The opinion of someone who knows the comics and cartoon	Spend your money on Spiderman part 2 dvd, its much better!Spiderman 3 is total garbage. It does NOT follow the comic book, or the animated series storyline.The storyline for this movie is very poor quality, and there are plots twists that will make you want to punch the writers.	negative
0	vaporizer for a shoebox	I recently bought the Vicks 1 1/2 gallon Vaporizer and it hardly works at all. I live in a hard water area and not much happened when I first turned it on I waited the ten minutes as specified in the instuctions and then I added the salt and still very little steam. It says to keep four feet away when it's running so you don't get burned by the hot steam but I think I could sit on it and not get burned. This vaporizer would have a hard time steaming up a shoe box!	negative
0	BORING	You never find out what happened. It is like they made this movie up as they went. I don't get why so many young people like this one. Goods with Jeremy Piven was much better. This is a boring long winded story that makes no sense.	negative
1	Good ideas	Great recipes but wish she would've omitted corn or given corn free or more soy free alternatives.	positive
0	Thank you reviewer who mentioned Target	I just bought the 8150XL at Target and, tomorrow, I am going to get a refund and buy the model where there is a satisfaction guarantee. (and that is what I'm going to tell the clerk as well. Hopefully they'll care enough to let management know, though company loyalty on the part of workers is understandably low these days... :( )	negative
1	Another Perfect Transaction!	I absolutely LOVE my earrings, purchased for an extremely reasonable price, and delivered as fast as humanly possible! I would recommend this seller to everyone, they have an excellent business! :)	positive
0	Looks great but doesn't perform well	I bought this in October, 2004 because I wanted something small for my kitchen. You cannot cook over 2 cups of rice without it spurting out all over the cooker. Now, it shuts off mid-way and I have to wait for it to cool down and try to reset it. Hopefully the "powers that be" will read these comments and make improvements.	negative
0	Highly boring	I'm interested in philosophy so i thought I might enjoy this book. But it got very boring after a while. It's presented in a very boring fashion.	negative
1	Loved it	So great to read about stories behind many songs that soundtracked a good portion of my life and still continue to do so. Book is full of interesting information from the band and Robert himself. Some cool press clippings and tid-bits, it's very Cure, very eclectic; I loved it. The book ends with Kiss me Kiss Me Kiss me being released, so you never get to masterpiece that is Disintegration, and I would love to read about how that all came about, since it was the album that started me on The Cure and the one that I think is just about a handful of musically perfect creations from the first note to the last. I am hoping that part two of the book will come out. Even so, I had such fun couple of afternoons sifting through the book and listening to each album parallel to reading about it. What a great band, what great music legacy they created, and what interesting driving/creative force Robert Smith is. Always loved him, always will. Recommended for fans, or newcomers to their music.	positive
0	easy to set up, but the pictures are bad	I got this with my computer and used it for about a year until I got a new camera. This camera was easy to set up, but the picture quality is horrendous. If picture quality isn't a big deal to you, the Intel Easy PC Cam pack will work for you; but if you like having quality images, save your money and invest in a better webcam (like the Intel Pocket PC Cam).	negative
1	Protect Your iPod	I got the Nano and ordered an acrylic cover for it from agent18.com. This is the best cover I have seen. It completely protects the nano - especially the screen. Check it out.	positive
1	Quentin's under-rated flick	After the bravura success of "Pulp Fiction", Quentin Tarentino waited 3 yrs and made a turnaround with this adaptation of Elmore Leonard's "Rum Punch" --and in the process, revived the careers of Pam Grier and Robert Forster who both were awarded with Golden Globe, SAG and Academy Award (Best Supporting Actor) nominations. Though the film is a little over-long, you'll be drawn in by the even deeper characterizations (even more than "Pulp Fiction")and well developed plot. In fact, as an actor, I've seen several scenes from this film enacted in Scene Study classes in L.A. which attests to the quality of this film. Another interesting aspect of this film is the near absence of violence and gore which were in Quentins previous films but again this is a plus rather than a minus. If you're a fan of noir and am not yet a Tarentino fan--you will be after checking this out!!	positive
1	Mostly a good book...	I thought Andrea wrote and eloquent and truthful representation of Motherhood, with one exception. The section on "mother tongue" was disturbing and disappointing because it explains how mothers learn to swear in front of their children...what? How is this the language of motherhood? I expected something different, something more intelligent & appropriate...maybe a discussion of learning to interpret baby-talk and baby cries or adjusting to talking freely about baby bodily functions and daily life with a newborn.Having said that, I did find the other parts of her book enlightening, realistic representations of the struggles, triumphs and span of emotion in the first years of motherhood. I will, and have, recommended this book to my family and friends.	positive
1	a week with Raquel	I used this exercise (yoga) several years.It works!It is 15 minutes a day........thanks and again it WORKS!cathy	positive
0	A big mistake	I purchased this for my three cats, as a way to deal with hairballs and add some vitamins to their diet. All of them are generally healthy, but this was recommended. I'm really sorry that I spent the money.I followed the instructions, adding a small amount to their food for two days. They did eat it; something that surprised me. Usually they don't like anything different with their food.By the middle of the second day all three of the kitties were spending the majority of their time sleeping and trying to find dark places to hide. They only do this when they are not feeling well.I stopped using the supplement and within another two days they were back to normal. My cats are not overly sensitive, but this product really affected them badly. I strongly suggest you use caution before adding this to your cat's diet.	negative
1	best battery life	This Battery hold up well , battery life is about 4hrs. Hold up great better than what I thought.	positive
1	better than expected	I was pleased that the quality of this chess set was better than expected. the plastic board was heavy duty and the pieces were nicely made.	positive
0	Ill-fitting and cheaply made	From the previous 4 favorable reviews, the case is NOT what I expected after I received it. It is ill-fitting; buttons are hard to use thru the cheap plastic window and thru the side holes. The case has no opening for recharging a battery. In addition, it is not returnable to the seller I purchased it from, so buyer beware.	negative
1	Fun Album, Good Listen!	However, If you like Poe, then I suggest you get the first Rickie Lee Jones Album...or the Album Pirates, Magazine, Flying Cowboys and listen to the Mother af all Poe does. Not to take away from Poe's first album, everyone likes a cheeseburgwe with all the fixins'. But there is Filet Mignon out there to be had! Where the musicians and production on this album are limited, Rickie Lee Jones and her band and engineers scorch the roof of your mouth! So enjoy the pickles and mayo, it is very yummy. Then listen to Ricki Lee and suck on an ice cube!Stax	positive
0	Broken toy and no response from seller	This toy arrived in non-working condition and the seller will not respond after several attempts.	negative
1	Great for the price... especially for kids.	I bought these for my 9 year old daughter and they have held out quite well (several months so far)... especially when you consider that they are in the care of a forgetful and sometimes careless kid. The best part about these is that, if they do get stepped on and crushed, ordering another pair is noooooooooo problem. They don't mask sound very well, because I can hear what she's playing on her iTouch (some may find that annoying), but to me, it's that much easier to keep tabs on what she's viewing.	positive
1	I really Walked Two Moons	Walk Two Moons was an amazing book. I could imagine what was happening in the book with a clear picture of it in my head. I thought that even though there was prejudice and prejudgement in this book that it was funny prejudgement and prejudice, it was not an offending prejudiced book. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good story with a fantastic story line.	positive
0	Read It & Own It But Don't Dwell On It Too Often	I did not really like Mindshadow. I didn't hate it, I merely found it to be an annoying piece of work. Allowing McCoy's relationship with the double-agent to interfere with his friendship was not impossible, merely inappropriate to an old-fashioned Trekkie purist such as myself. The Vulcan-Human hybrid living with Spock's parents, as the flip side of the coin which is Spock's personality, was also quite unthinkable. Sarek would never take such a person into his confidence. Read it for the novelty, but not for a real Trek-experience.	negative
0	Gravely disappointed	I was really looking forward to this movie to get the back story behind the achievements of this remarkable woman: How she got into Oxford (a woman!) in the 50s, how she graduated from one of the toughest universities in the world, how she broke into the man's world of British politics, became prime minister, and how she turned around a country on the brink of bankruptcy. Unfortunately, none of this story was told. Half the movie was spent on hallucinations the filmmakers attributed to her later years. What about her life! They even glossed over her intense relationship with US President Ronald Reagan with nothing more than a dance. I was gravely disappointed.	negative
0	What a bunch of crap	If anyone is trying to do any kind of research or learn about this job, don't read this book. I know rookie's that know more about this job. Anyone that refers do a (...) con crew as being a hotshot crew obviously knows little about this profession. She almost completely left out what a real Hotshot crew was, didn't talk about what a good engine crew was and as usual for someone that is on the way outside looking in, glorified Smokejumpers. Which is fine, they are great firefighters and a traditional part of our lifestyle, but they are rarely the ones who put the fires out that the public ever sees.	negative
1	Garmin 201 Forerunner	This is a great motivator for every single run. Provides a much better idea on how far, long you've been running. Have been improving my pace consciously since I've bought the Forerunner.Only thing missing is heart rate option.Maybe one day they'll put an mp3/ipod chip in there too.	positive
0	Cheap piece of junk, don't even think of buying	This case isn't worth a dollar. Its built of cardboard and couldn't protect even the cheapest guitar. Tissue paper might have been a better choice.	negative
0	clogging bathroom tissue	The service , shipping and post purchase service at Amazon are outstanding,however, I regret to say, this Charmin bathroom tissue rates as the one product most likely to clog the toilet !	negative
0	Did not work	This product did not clean my silver jewelry at all. Looked the same when it came out of the basket. I tried to use a brush and cloth, but nothing worked. I bought this product thinking it was the Blitz jewelry cloths (those actually work well). I will never buy the liquid again.	negative
0	Disapointed	This book is over 300 pages and most of the book written by the translator not by Sun Tzu. The Art of War is only about 70 pages long the rest is about history. Its not an easy read and would not recommend this book to anyone.	negative
0	A quick, but disappointing read	I read the review of this one in the Times and thought it was worth a try. Unfortunately, the book did not hang together that well. The linkage between the two strands of the story (involving a medieval manuscript and a computer game) seemed forced. The main character was shallow, and consequently hard to like (and hard to root for). It was a quick read, but largely because there was no depth to the plot.	negative
0	not an introductory tex	I rarely write these reviews. But this is a truly terrible book. Very few worked examples and no answeres to odd or even problems. Several of the problems at the end of chapters are not easily solved based on the information (often cursory) provided in the text. This is a poor learning tool for introductions to open channel hydraulics and design. I have a 4.0 GPA, I will make it throught this course, but this text stands alone as possibly the worst I have ever used.	negative
0	What a disappointment...	I agree wholeheartedly with the first reviewer- what is the point of this boxed set? I have YesYears as well, and almost every other Yes cd. This boxed set adds very little that is new, and might only be worth buying for someone without any Yes cd's, or who is new to listening to the band. Other boxed sets (Jethro Tull, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, etc.) were done very well by their respective record companies, and make a lot of sense.The one good thing about this box set is that (supposedly) all the music was remastered. If Rhino goes back and re-releases some of Yes's albums with bonus tracks (as they are doing for the band Chicago), I would definitely be interested in buying that.	negative
1	Replacement blades at a reasonable price	These replacement blades worked great when I needed to repair my AlienFly after flying it into the wall too many times!	positive
0	Mirror images flutter from car's vibration	You get what you pay for with this mirror. It works- but when you are driving there is a fluttering from the car's vibration and it is very noticeable. The mounting of the whole system is stable- its just that the quality is cheap and the mirror flutters. If that doesn't bother you- then go for it.	negative
0	give these films to Criterion to release properly	I am a HUGE Star Wars fan which is why i'm not buying these altered films where Greedo shoots first and Han steps on Jabba's tail and the Max Rebo band is jamming to "Jedi Rocks" ... etc.. why can't lucas just make his money off of all the suckers for a year and then give Criterion access to the film and put out the version of these films that real fans have loved and people who weren't able to see them in 35mm film, can at least check them out in Hi Definition quality.... in the past Steven Sansweet, speaking for Lucas, said that the original cuts of the films would never make it to dvd, a few years later they did arrive (although they made sure to put them out in poor quality, and non-anamorphic) so there is hope, ESPECIALLY IF ENOUGH PEOPLE SPEAK UP AND BOYCOTT THIS FILM.	negative
0	Very disappointed	I only recieved 1 deck. when I ordered and payed for 2. Really wish I could get the 2nd deck as they are very nice playing cards and my grandchildren really like them.	negative
1	excellent potential	I got this CD at their show, my friend has known these guys for a long time, and they are the best hard rock band in the Dallas area, they could really go places.The people who are looking to buy this album or have already bought it need to go get their other album MERCURIC, it is also really good. But it is not available at amazon, and I don't know if is available outside the Ft.Worth-Dallas area, and if it is not well then on a visit down here you need to go and get it, because that is also a really good album, but this one is better.	positive
0	weddings for materialists	I expected a book called "weddings for grownups" to be about weddings for people who realize that having a meaningful gathering of one's friends and family is more important than the physical trappings of the celebration. Apparently the author believes it is "grown-up" to have fancy decorating ideas like gold-trimmed art deco cakes and elegant thousand dollar flower arrangements. Very focused on high-end style. If that's your thing, and you have the budget to support it, you will love this book.	negative
1	great tools	I have been a fan of Belleruth relaxation products since my first on cassette tape. I feel that she is one of the best and I have been to an all day presentation that she did and found it remarkably wonderful. You will definitely be very pleased and she is the only one that encourages the body's cells to 'communicate' with each other which is important for all the cells in your body. So do not hesitate to purchase her products--you'll never regret it -- I keep one in the clock radio bedside on 'continuous' and it goes all night. I also have them loaded on my laptop so if I am out of own I have them to listen to on the airplane or in the hotel room.	positive
0	Not great, but it was free	My boss was tossing the computer, and I picked it up and made it a Linux server. It's taken about 5 attempts at installation (so far) but hopefully I can get it to work.The computer is slow as hell (450 Mhz Pentium II) and has trouble running Linux. Obviously, no one would buy this computer as a primary machine, but it has worked in our lab for about 7 years. The fact that it still runs is encouraging.	negative
0	Why don't we just stop brainwashing our children?	Why do we as a nation keep insisting on "kiddifying" the stories in The Bible, as if that would downplay the sordid, abhorrent, incredulous, and violent aspects of them? And not only that, but indoctrinating them by masking the fact that all of it is pure fiction, and plagiarized fiction to boot? If you want to read your kids fantasy stories, identify to your children the tales and deeds in The Bible as exactly what they are, and have a biology teacher explain why the mechanics of this story is preposterously infeasible. Then consider, instead, any number of proper fantasy stories, like Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, or even Eragon. If you want to expand their minds, pick up some National Geographical and get them excited about why the animals of the world as so wonderful. Or pick up any book of dinosaurs with up to date information and groom them to understand what REALLY happened to the dinosaurs(hint, they weren't on Noah's Ark).	negative
1	great thermometer	I got this as a gift for a couple with a cabin. They loved it, it's not only functional but looks great in a window!	positive
0	onclear	why is this book not updated??? drug companies are constantly changing prescription drugs...so what is correct today might be wrong a year from now..this book should be pulled off the shelves!!	negative
1	An allegorical tale	Maybe I got it wrong, but I saw the story as an allegory about modern Iran - represented by the little girl who wanted to keep in touch with this tradition of having a new goldfish for nouruz. The people that she met on her journey I saw as representing aspects of government, or philosophies of government. The soldier could represent the military option that some countries adopt, the Sufi could stand for some charismatic knid of Islam, etc.I understood the film to be an exposition, to the established order in Iran and to the world, that Iranians must find their own way to decide who they are now, in the 21st century. Not a puppet state to the US, nor a revolutionary Islamic state. Something better, I hope.Regrettably, such observations must be made as obtuse as possible, so no-one has to go to prison for criticising the powers that be.Or maybe I got it all wrong. Maybe it's just a boring story about a spoiled little girl.	positive
1	Appreciating the struggle	Gloria Koenig has written a wonderful book about what it takes to get icons established. Not everyone is excited about new ideas and the perserverence required to build these well-known structures is often forgotten or misunderstood as we embrace those places that define Los Angeles. Each building, structure, or monument is thoughtfully explored, in rich, condensed prose and the photographs reveal the beauty and majesty of iconic Los Angeles. A good read, fabulous photographs, and thoughtful examination of the process to get from here to there. Most all my favorites are here.	positive
0	Misled by the Hype	I read all the hype about this book so I got it. I ploughed thru it wondering when it would reveal it's greatness. Actually the end finally makes it all OK, but you may not last long enough to get that far, but do try as it actually is a great ending.	negative
0	bad idea for the most part.	they're so much better off not trying to play other people's songs. the album isn't heinous, but i'd rather them lay off trying to play the stooges or the reigning sound. "we repel each other" is a watered down version of greg oblivian's genius. the album's not entirely horrible - i actually like "gimme", for what it's worth. but if you're looking for good covers of terrific songs, this ain't it. she's got a nice voice, just needs to used energetically and not wasted on songs poorly redone.	negative

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the best

I have ordered three pairs of these, for three different reasons (don't ask), and they are simply the best for the price. period.

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Kind of cheap

the head band was make for the Hulk or something, it's huge. They were to cheap to send back. I should have known by the price it probably wasn't a good idea.

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Book review

This is not a good beginning Java programming book. It is better for problem solving, but I wish all the concepts covered would have contained Java code.

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Not worth it.

The material and design is great for the purpose, but it didn't fit properly in a 2003 Impala. The top left side overlaps a piece of the flooring. This was a present, so I can't give any details other than what I know. Too bad the dealership no longer sells old car mats, I would have bought that instead of this.

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Great overview of scenic hikes

This book provides both a high level overview of 23 hikes from around the world, and some planning details such as transportation, dangers, seasons, etc. Highly recommended for people interested in hikes that are both scenic and challenging. The book is a little weighted toward north american hikes.

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Cheap. Works. Short trips?

Installation was very straightforward on our VW Passat (contrary to instructions extension was not needed).Left-right stability may leave something to be desired (watch your speed in those curves, consider additional straps for longer trips.Make sure you clean any sand/dirt off the trunk to avoid unnecessary scratching.

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disappointed

I agree that the descriptive overkill really slows down the narrative. I know Charles Martin is talented by having read his other books, but this one was different. I felt Martin was maybe trying to hard to pull on the reader's heartstrings. I remember I guffawed out loud at a scene that was unintentionally funny where a child is hit by a car. I won't judge Martin by this book alone though.

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Hors d'Oeuvres and Appetizers

This is a very attractive and useful book for making appetizers. However, I did find an error (probably a typo) in the instructions for cutting size of the filo dough.

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Ancient

Lots of info about electronics during the 60's and 70's...poor choice if you are interested in IC's or anything even remotely recent.

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Yum!

This is my favorite tea. Who knew strawberry tea could be so juicy. Give it a try. You will be pleasantly surprised.

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This book was awful

I love chick lit but this book was pathetic. I concur with the other reviewers who couldn't believe that it was published. None of the characters are interesting or have any redeeming qualities, the dialogue is stilted and the plot predictable. I finished just to see if it would improve and it didn't. Thankfully I purchased it used and plan to sell it or donate it. It doesn't begin to compare to Helen Fielding, Marian Keyes, or any of the American chick lit authors.

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Terrible!

The heating element gets buildup very quickly and it's hard to clean. I'm going back to the old style warm air humidifiers with the hard plastic heating element. I couldn't use this more than once without having to clean it, or try to clean it rather.

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Garage Door Monitor

This unit did not work and i was told to replace the batteries at my expense. I sent it back and i had to pay the return mail.I do not recommend this unit.

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BA HUMBUG

I found this latest in the Ryan series to be totally out of character and off in left field from the Ryan's in previous book. Picturing Jack Ryan authorizing and supporting a venture such as is put forth in the book is so far out of character as to be laughable. This book has put Tom Clancy on my scan before buy list, no more mail orders, have to check before buying. This is from a previously die hard fan, first edition hard bounds of everything in fiction starting with Hunt for Red October.

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Great value tent for 2.

Not very much to complain about considering the price. Light weight for 2 people. Took it on a solo 4 day trip in Yosemite and had no problems. Although i wish i had bought a smaller and lighter one man tent.Only Con is the size not being a true 7x5 witch is the norm for tents that size. Myself, 6'3 had to sleep sideways for the optimal comfort although, if i had to i could sleep traditionally.If your looking for a backpacking tent for 2 ppl and your shorter then 6'2 6'3 then i would defiantly recommend

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Tasteful, Understated and Functional

I read the reviews of this item and even though there was a bad review I still decided to purchase this guest book. It arrived today and I have to admit I am very pleased. While the guest book itself does not have the white emblem on the cover (it is embossed into the leather) it is beautiful in its simplicity. The quality of the leather cover is high and even smells like leather. Each page is divided into four rows with headings of Date, Name, Address and Notes. I plan to use this book for my college graduation party (I'm 38, not 22) so that I can remember who came and so that I have a record of who to send thank you notes to. I am very happy with my decision and would encourage anyone else who needs a guest book to consider this one!

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Does your eye hurt?

Alas poor reader it is true; the author has poked you in the eye. I quote (page 128)'The exposition of Autrocious Torture Instruments could not fail to appeal to a connoisseur of the worst in mankind. But the essence of the worst ......is found in the faces of the crowd.' Hey! this is you. What a shot. Anyway, the book stinks. The ending is ludicrous. Read something else.

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Pope Joan

I would recommend Pope Joan to everyone who likes a good story, which sounds like it could actually have happened. Joan knew all her life that if she wanted to achieve her dream of, she would have to change something. Her thirst for knowledge began when she was just a little six year old being taught how to write by her eldest brother Matthew, and continued all the time even until Joan was Pope John Anglicus. It was very interesting for me to also see a man's point of view in the book; I can't imagine what it would be like to be treated no better than property. In this aspect Donna Cross does a wonderful job of describing habits of life in the Dark Ages. Pope Joan is an inspiring story that, even today, is proof that women can do anything as well as men, if not better. The twists of the story keep coming and keep you guessing. This book has it all, from adventure, historical events, harsh violence, and even a little romance.

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Works nicely to replace rusted metal version

Got these to replace the original rusted metal version. Easy to mount, easy to remove to clean. Plastic, so no rust. I replaced one long one with two shorter ones. Helps to segregate dish sponge from everything else.

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Had potential but ......

This is not The Robe or The Silver Chalice or The Big Fisherman or many other wonderful historical Biblical fiction books. The theology is poor; even knowledge of the scripture is poor. It's poorly written, sad, and I don't recommend it. In fact, I threw it away after reading it. It wasn't worth my time. If you like good, inspiring historical Biblical fiction leave this book alone and read one of the above mentioned.

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E-X-C-E-L-L-A-N-T

was making home-made dipping chips 4 a while. found making small & simple foil bake-pans easiest for baking. needed small brush 4 grape-seed oil application on the foil. wanted 2 try silicone - BOY, I'M SO GLAD I DID!Item does what it's supposed to both efficiently & effectively. also am continuing 2 find additional uses.also plan to get larger size.bon appetit - well, hopefully ...

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Just Black No White...

I'll make this short but sweet. In short, this game is awesome, or would be .....in another dimension where the publishers actually left out all the bugs and actually delivered a working PATCH within a reasonable time frame.

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Best cooling fan ever

I have the first PS3 system (don't know how many gigs it has though) and I had gotten this fan or an earlier version to go with it. My system has lasted for about 6 years due to this fan and I only had to clean the fan once! My current fan has just died after 6 years of hard core gaming this morning. Thank you my precious Intercooler for making these many years of gaming worth wild. O and I plan to get this one to replace my old one.Reasons for liking this fan:1) adjustable fan speed2) it actually works to reduce heat3) the ON switch is in the frontReasons you might not like the fan:1) can be loud at first but keep playing, you'll forget it's on2) slightly difficult to put on, be gentle though and don't loose your temper!3) plugs will be a tighter fit4) after three-four years it will begin to fade5) after three years the label will begin to peelOther than that it will be worth the purchase!-Bubbles

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works great

I was leary of the powder since I'm a liquid dye fan. However, it worked brilliantly. Our Halloween Pumpkin shirts were a lovely shade of orange. :)

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A survey of life in Israel since 2000

When peace talks at Camp David collapsed in 2000, a conflict began which was stronger than any previously: Jerusalem Report editor and author David Horovitz considers the effects of this latest conflict and its terrorism in Still Life With Bombers, a survey of life in Israel since 2000. Israeli experience is the focus in a survey of daily lives, violence, and politics, with chapters juxtaposed between interviews with government officials on both sides of the conflict to experiences of relatives, refugees, and his own friends and family, creating an intimate social and political portrait of a country at war within its own boundaries.

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I got it just in time for Christmas, but it didnt work

I got it fast enough, but it didnt work on my PSP, digital camera, or laptop. the seller never emailed me back about exchanging it or getting a refund.

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Piece of junk

You get what you pay for. Had to reinforce the whole thing and was able to hang it up on the wall in a medical office. Fellowes - shame on you for making and selling such a cheaply made product.

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Pat Boone = Pure Shi+

It was the worst album ever recorded. He single handedly could have ruined rock and roll forever. I only gave it one star because you couldn't give it 0 stars. Never waste your money on his work unless you want some music to listen to that will get you pissed off. WARNING! This music is the worst.

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A Classic on the 1565 Siege of Malta

I have already reviewed a couple of books dealing with the Great Siege. I just finished Bradford's book and give it 4 stars. Eminently readable and very well researched! I read it after reading an eyewitness' account to the Great Siege, Francesco Balbis' "The Siege of Malta - 1565." This story contains material for an epic Hollywood movie!

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Absolutley Brilliant!!

I bought this CD in 1992 and the price was marked down to $3.99!! I was looking for somethng different and man did I ever find it. CW truly knew his craft and let it show in his debut album. Rolling Stone almost had their review correct but fell short by one star (they gave it 4 out of 5).I highly recommend this album to anyone who is looking for a unique sound and some fantastic lyrics.

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Don't waste your money

this CD is truly awful. In no way does it represent either "the Best Greek Bouzoukis [sic]" or the "Great Favorites." And it sure doesn't sound like "Various" artists, either. Imagine a compilation of "America's Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Hits" by the Lawrence Welk Orchestra, and you'll get the idea.... Tourist bait at its worst.

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Don't waste your money

Very cheaply made. The tiny plastic clip that is supposed to lock the various adaptors broke off the first time I used it.

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Caruso is a great hairsetting system

I purchased these rollers to supplement those that came in the kit with my Caruso hairsetter. They are exactly the same as those that came with the original hairsetter. The clips hold the hair securely, and they last for a long tim.

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Dissapointed....

I purchased this brand from my local Vitamin Shoppe the other morning and I have to admit, I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED! I was hoping that it would be a benzodiazepine alternate but unfortunately that isn't the case with this. It does not help me relax nor does it help me to sleep. I've even taken some this morning on an empty stomach. I've made sure it was the first thing I took for the day with a glass of warm water to see if the warm water would help to melt down the capsules for a faster effect and NOTHING!

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this book is brilliant

Spreading freedom and piece around the world is the surest way to eliminate terrorism.

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Bigger Is Better

With Nintendo riding very high on the handheld gaming market with the Game Boy Advance, they've also shown their stuff with the success of the Nintendo DS as well, and a newer recently redesigned version of the DS called the DS Lite. These stylus pens are specifically for the Nintendo DS Lite only, and work very well for all gamers. They are simple to control and play around with for games like Magnetica, New Super Mario Bros., Tetris DS, and many others. The control of these pens are easy to use and handle for all gamers. This is a absolute must for DS Lite owners.Price: AConvience: AOverall: A

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Tic-Tac Terror

This book was teriffic for these reasons:1.The magnificent fires, the victims being the yellow sports sedan, and the Sleuth.2.The plot of the story.3.The action and fighting.4.The threats are really unpredictable and neat.Those are my reasons. If you read them, you're sure to understand why I liked this book like a billion dollars.

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Step away from your keyboard or remote this movie stinks!

OK in a moment of weakness I agree to watch this with my wife over our Roku. I had see the HBO series and while I was not a fan I didn't dislike it enough to write a review. This movie is painful and it is obvious everyone was just cashing in. Do not waste your time or money. Why was it bad? The characters and plot line are turned into a joke in this movie. No women would act this way. Its nonsense. For those of you who ignore this don't say I did not warn you. This is a insult to humanity.

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No good for heavy sweat

Terrific sound, great fit -- but I'm going to have to toss mine. I am a profuse sweater and these headphones make a perfect seal with my ears once I get going. In other words, I can't hear a thing except the popping of my own sweat with each step. I end up taking them out to let them dry. This seal is probably why they sound so good, but for people who sweat heavily, find something else. (I'm still looking....)

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Simply Incredible

I was a little skeptical when I first heard of this project and afraid it wouldn't ruin my memories of the King of NY, but it didn't. The album is well put together with great tracks that Biggie light's up with energy and imaginative lyrics. One needs to only hear "Rap Phenomenon" and "Come on" to get their head's ringing, and for the laid back chill factor, check out "Notorious" and "Big Booty Hoes", but nearly every track will be respected by any Big Poppa fans. Just pop it in and let it ride.

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A CLASSIC FOR CHRISTIANS - DELIGHTFUL AND GORGEOUS

What a charming and delightful Christmas movie that reminds me of the ones they used to make, where the true meaning of Christmas isn't found inside a department store, and isn't about finding a boyfriend. I LOVE the way the story of the birth of Jesus and the story of Santa are intertwined - told in a way that this Catholic found absolutely inventive and endearing. The character design is inspired and original, and the entire look takes you into a wonderful fantasyland. Pure magic!

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Sound investment

The Monster Cable MP SW 200 Subwoofer PowerCenter SW 200 with Clean Power Stage 1 v2.0 product has a solid name. Most of the time people are uncertain on the proper way to install electrical parts. This is an easy install. The unit provides a rich and deep sound while keeping the bass tight. I have read other reviews and agree it is the best investment that a person can make while keeping to a budget.note: make sure the device does work before installing it. Most of the time we can make an error and wait till later, bad mistake.

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Good though too much

I liked this book though I thought it had too much info. It's 800 pgs and its detail after detail. It takes a lot of time and patience to read.

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A Travisty

Whomever is guilty of producing this piece of "insert your own profane explative" is ignorant of, and oblivious to, history, let alone reality. I teach management and leadership, George Washington was great at both of them, due principally to his outstanding character. To show this travisty to young people (or uneducated people) would be a crime!! If I could give 5 negative stars, I would.

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You get what you pay for -- little

I bought this for my 3x a week gym workouts while I was on the treadmill, tuned in to the gym's TVs. Reception was satisfactory for the TV signals, but was fuzzy for outside FM stations. AM reception was non-existant. But the third week/10 uses, the ear phones were not working. The battery cover pops off with any kind of contact. I'm going to buy something more durable with digital tuning.

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Felt cheated

I felt cheated after the 15 minutes it took me to read this book on my Kindle. This is too expensive for not much content. A BIG disappointment

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Always Time to Die

I won't go over the plot again as it has already been written. Typically, I love Elizabeth Lowell, she in on my automatic buy list. However, this book was a real disappointment! At several points, I would just look at the book and say..."Is this really Elizabeth Lowell"? The book was so heavy with mundane detail that it got in the way of a slow story. The book never really picked up any pace, it just left me with wanting to put it down and not finish. Of course, I did finish but I could have skipped to the last five pages and had my conclusion. Wait for the used paperback.

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The Bull Starts Here

"Today, Bob Greene is a celebrated, nationally-syndicated columnist. In 1964, he was a seventeen-year-old Ohio high school kid. And he kept a diary."It's all here. The teenage girl who got away..."Snicker, snort.

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You gotta' be kiddin' me...

X-Men should have been a great movie but this movie SUCKED. It's slow, badly acted, even Patrick Stewart couldn't save this dog! And the climatic fight scene at the end has about the cheesiest special effects this side of The Toxic Avenger...Unless the studio is giving this movie away...Pass on this one. I should be charging the studio for wasting my time...

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Pretty good, but not perfect...

First, be warned...only one of the four 20-minute Dora episodes on this DVD has anything to do with Halloween. The first segment is about Halloween and my two year old loves it! But the remainder of the episodes, including one about a wizard who is missing his wand, are just average. But I still give it four stars just because the Halloween episode is so good.

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Another mindless action movie

Essentially its "300" meets "The Mummy" with the baser aspects of each, non-stop action in the usual canned fashion, gore, blood, guts, boobs. Great if your a 10 year old boy, not so great if you are looking for things like plot and character development, and find canned action movies like this tedious and boring. Fast food movie making for the masses.

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Hook Head Phones

This Is A very piece of gear. I like the way they looks, feels, and works. I would buy it again. Only they don't last very long. The rubber that holds the ear piece together always comes off.And if you are into giving and receiving gifts, then check out: [...]

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The opinion of someone who knows the comics and cartoon

Spend your money on Spiderman part 2 dvd, its much better!Spiderman 3 is total garbage. It does NOT follow the comic book, or the animated series storyline.The storyline for this movie is very poor quality, and there are plots twists that will make you want to punch the writers.

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vaporizer for a shoebox

I recently bought the Vicks 1 1/2 gallon Vaporizer and it hardly works at all. I live in a hard water area and not much happened when I first turned it on I waited the ten minutes as specified in the instuctions and then I added the salt and still very little steam. It says to keep four feet away when it's running so you don't get burned by the hot steam but I think I could sit on it and not get burned. This vaporizer would have a hard time steaming up a shoe box!

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BORING

You never find out what happened. It is like they made this movie up as they went. I don't get why so many young people like this one. Goods with Jeremy Piven was much better. This is a boring long winded story that makes no sense.

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Good ideas

Great recipes but wish she would've omitted corn or given corn free or more soy free alternatives.

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Thank you reviewer who mentioned Target

I just bought the 8150XL at Target and, tomorrow, I am going to get a refund and buy the model where there is a satisfaction guarantee. (and that is what I'm going to tell the clerk as well. Hopefully they'll care enough to let management know, though company loyalty on the part of workers is understandably low these days... :( )

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Another Perfect Transaction!

I absolutely LOVE my earrings, purchased for an extremely reasonable price, and delivered as fast as humanly possible! I would recommend this seller to everyone, they have an excellent business! :)

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Looks great but doesn't perform well

I bought this in October, 2004 because I wanted something small for my kitchen. You cannot cook over 2 cups of rice without it spurting out all over the cooker. Now, it shuts off mid-way and I have to wait for it to cool down and try to reset it. Hopefully the "powers that be" will read these comments and make improvements.

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Highly boring

I'm interested in philosophy so i thought I might enjoy this book. But it got very boring after a while. It's presented in a very boring fashion.

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Loved it

So great to read about stories behind many songs that soundtracked a good portion of my life and still continue to do so. Book is full of interesting information from the band and Robert himself. Some cool press clippings and tid-bits, it's very Cure, very eclectic; I loved it. The book ends with Kiss me Kiss Me Kiss me being released, so you never get to masterpiece that is Disintegration, and I would love to read about how that all came about, since it was the album that started me on The Cure and the one that I think is just about a handful of musically perfect creations from the first note to the last. I am hoping that part two of the book will come out. Even so, I had such fun couple of afternoons sifting through the book and listening to each album parallel to reading about it. What a great band, what great music legacy they created, and what interesting driving/creative force Robert Smith is. Always loved him, always will. Recommended for fans, or newcomers to their music.

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easy to set up, but the pictures are bad

I got this with my computer and used it for about a year until I got a new camera. This camera was easy to set up, but the picture quality is horrendous. If picture quality isn't a big deal to you, the Intel Easy PC Cam pack will work for you; but if you like having quality images, save your money and invest in a better webcam (like the Intel Pocket PC Cam).

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Protect Your iPod

I got the Nano and ordered an acrylic cover for it from agent18.com. This is the best cover I have seen. It completely protects the nano - especially the screen. Check it out.

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Quentin's under-rated flick

After the bravura success of "Pulp Fiction", Quentin Tarentino waited 3 yrs and made a turnaround with this adaptation of Elmore Leonard's "Rum Punch" --and in the process, revived the careers of Pam Grier and Robert Forster who both were awarded with Golden Globe, SAG and Academy Award (Best Supporting Actor) nominations. Though the film is a little over-long, you'll be drawn in by the even deeper characterizations (even more than "Pulp Fiction")and well developed plot. In fact, as an actor, I've seen several scenes from this film enacted in Scene Study classes in L.A. which attests to the quality of this film. Another interesting aspect of this film is the near absence of violence and gore which were in Quentins previous films but again this is a plus rather than a minus. If you're a fan of noir and am not yet a Tarentino fan--you will be after checking this out!!

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Mostly a good book...

I thought Andrea wrote and eloquent and truthful representation of Motherhood, with one exception. The section on "mother tongue" was disturbing and disappointing because it explains how mothers learn to swear in front of their children...what? How is this the language of motherhood? I expected something different, something more intelligent & appropriate...maybe a discussion of learning to interpret baby-talk and baby cries or adjusting to talking freely about baby bodily functions and daily life with a newborn.Having said that, I did find the other parts of her book enlightening, realistic representations of the struggles, triumphs and span of emotion in the first years of motherhood. I will, and have, recommended this book to my family and friends.

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a week with Raquel

I used this exercise (yoga) several years.It works!It is 15 minutes a day........thanks and again it WORKS!cathy

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A big mistake

I purchased this for my three cats, as a way to deal with hairballs and add some vitamins to their diet. All of them are generally healthy, but this was recommended. I'm really sorry that I spent the money.I followed the instructions, adding a small amount to their food for two days. They did eat it; something that surprised me. Usually they don't like anything different with their food.By the middle of the second day all three of the kitties were spending the majority of their time sleeping and trying to find dark places to hide. They only do this when they are not feeling well.I stopped using the supplement and within another two days they were back to normal. My cats are not overly sensitive, but this product really affected them badly. I strongly suggest you use caution before adding this to your cat's diet.

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best battery life

This Battery hold up well , battery life is about 4hrs. Hold up great better than what I thought.

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better than expected

I was pleased that the quality of this chess set was better than expected. the plastic board was heavy duty and the pieces were nicely made.

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Ill-fitting and cheaply made

From the previous 4 favorable reviews, the case is NOT what I expected after I received it. It is ill-fitting; buttons are hard to use thru the cheap plastic window and thru the side holes. The case has no opening for recharging a battery. In addition, it is not returnable to the seller I purchased it from, so buyer beware.

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Fun Album, Good Listen!

However, If you like Poe, then I suggest you get the first Rickie Lee Jones Album...or the Album Pirates, Magazine, Flying Cowboys and listen to the Mother af all Poe does. Not to take away from Poe's first album, everyone likes a cheeseburgwe with all the fixins'. But there is Filet Mignon out there to be had! Where the musicians and production on this album are limited, Rickie Lee Jones and her band and engineers scorch the roof of your mouth! So enjoy the pickles and mayo, it is very yummy. Then listen to Ricki Lee and suck on an ice cube!Stax

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Broken toy and no response from seller

This toy arrived in non-working condition and the seller will not respond after several attempts.

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Great for the price... especially for kids.

I bought these for my 9 year old daughter and they have held out quite well (several months so far)... especially when you consider that they are in the care of a forgetful and sometimes careless kid. The best part about these is that, if they do get stepped on and crushed, ordering another pair is noooooooooo problem. They don't mask sound very well, because I can hear what she's playing on her iTouch (some may find that annoying), but to me, it's that much easier to keep tabs on what she's viewing.

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I really Walked Two Moons

Walk Two Moons was an amazing book. I could imagine what was happening in the book with a clear picture of it in my head. I thought that even though there was prejudice and prejudgement in this book that it was funny prejudgement and prejudice, it was not an offending prejudiced book. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good story with a fantastic story line.

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Read It & Own It But Don't Dwell On It Too Often

I did not really like Mindshadow. I didn't hate it, I merely found it to be an annoying piece of work. Allowing McCoy's relationship with the double-agent to interfere with his friendship was not impossible, merely inappropriate to an old-fashioned Trekkie purist such as myself. The Vulcan-Human hybrid living with Spock's parents, as the flip side of the coin which is Spock's personality, was also quite unthinkable. Sarek would never take such a person into his confidence. Read it for the novelty, but not for a real Trek-experience.

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Gravely disappointed

I was really looking forward to this movie to get the back story behind the achievements of this remarkable woman: How she got into Oxford (a woman!) in the 50s, how she graduated from one of the toughest universities in the world, how she broke into the man's world of British politics, became prime minister, and how she turned around a country on the brink of bankruptcy. Unfortunately, none of this story was told. Half the movie was spent on hallucinations the filmmakers attributed to her later years. What about her life! They even glossed over her intense relationship with US President Ronald Reagan with nothing more than a dance. I was gravely disappointed.

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What a bunch of crap

If anyone is trying to do any kind of research or learn about this job, don't read this book. I know rookie's that know more about this job. Anyone that refers do a (...) con crew as being a hotshot crew obviously knows little about this profession. She almost completely left out what a real Hotshot crew was, didn't talk about what a good engine crew was and as usual for someone that is on the way outside looking in, glorified Smokejumpers. Which is fine, they are great firefighters and a traditional part of our lifestyle, but they are rarely the ones who put the fires out that the public ever sees.

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Garmin 201 Forerunner

This is a great motivator for every single run. Provides a much better idea on how far, long you've been running. Have been improving my pace consciously since I've bought the Forerunner.Only thing missing is heart rate option.Maybe one day they'll put an mp3/ipod chip in there too.

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Cheap piece of junk, don't even think of buying

This case isn't worth a dollar. Its built of cardboard and couldn't protect even the cheapest guitar. Tissue paper might have been a better choice.

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clogging bathroom tissue

The service , shipping and post purchase service at Amazon are outstanding,however, I regret to say, this Charmin bathroom tissue rates as the one product most likely to clog the toilet !

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Did not work

This product did not clean my silver jewelry at all. Looked the same when it came out of the basket. I tried to use a brush and cloth, but nothing worked. I bought this product thinking it was the Blitz jewelry cloths (those actually work well). I will never buy the liquid again.

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Disapointed

This book is over 300 pages and most of the book written by the translator not by Sun Tzu. The Art of War is only about 70 pages long the rest is about history. Its not an easy read and would not recommend this book to anyone.

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A quick, but disappointing read

I read the review of this one in the Times and thought it was worth a try. Unfortunately, the book did not hang together that well. The linkage between the two strands of the story (involving a medieval manuscript and a computer game) seemed forced. The main character was shallow, and consequently hard to like (and hard to root for). It was a quick read, but largely because there was no depth to the plot.

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not an introductory tex

I rarely write these reviews. But this is a truly terrible book. Very few worked examples and no answeres to odd or even problems. Several of the problems at the end of chapters are not easily solved based on the information (often cursory) provided in the text. This is a poor learning tool for introductions to open channel hydraulics and design. I have a 4.0 GPA, I will make it throught this course, but this text stands alone as possibly the worst I have ever used.

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What a disappointment...

I agree wholeheartedly with the first reviewer- what is the point of this boxed set? I have YesYears as well, and almost every other Yes cd. This boxed set adds very little that is new, and might only be worth buying for someone without any Yes cd's, or who is new to listening to the band. Other boxed sets (Jethro Tull, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, etc.) were done very well by their respective record companies, and make a lot of sense.The one good thing about this box set is that (supposedly) all the music was remastered. If Rhino goes back and re-releases some of Yes's albums with bonus tracks (as they are doing for the band Chicago), I would definitely be interested in buying that.

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Replacement blades at a reasonable price

These replacement blades worked great when I needed to repair my AlienFly after flying it into the wall too many times!

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Mirror images flutter from car's vibration

You get what you pay for with this mirror. It works- but when you are driving there is a fluttering from the car's vibration and it is very noticeable. The mounting of the whole system is stable- its just that the quality is cheap and the mirror flutters. If that doesn't bother you- then go for it.

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give these films to Criterion to release properly

I am a HUGE Star Wars fan which is why i'm not buying these altered films where Greedo shoots first and Han steps on Jabba's tail and the Max Rebo band is jamming to "Jedi Rocks" ... etc.. why can't lucas just make his money off of all the suckers for a year and then give Criterion access to the film and put out the version of these films that real fans have loved and people who weren't able to see them in 35mm film, can at least check them out in Hi Definition quality.... in the past Steven Sansweet, speaking for Lucas, said that the original cuts of the films would never make it to dvd, a few years later they did arrive (although they made sure to put them out in poor quality, and non-anamorphic) so there is hope, ESPECIALLY IF ENOUGH PEOPLE SPEAK UP AND BOYCOTT THIS FILM.

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Very disappointed

I only recieved 1 deck. when I ordered and payed for 2. Really wish I could get the 2nd deck as they are very nice playing cards and my grandchildren really like them.

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excellent potential

I got this CD at their show, my friend has known these guys for a long time, and they are the best hard rock band in the Dallas area, they could really go places.The people who are looking to buy this album or have already bought it need to go get their other album MERCURIC, it is also really good. But it is not available at amazon, and I don't know if is available outside the Ft.Worth-Dallas area, and if it is not well then on a visit down here you need to go and get it, because that is also a really good album, but this one is better.

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weddings for materialists

I expected a book called "weddings for grownups" to be about weddings for people who realize that having a meaningful gathering of one's friends and family is more important than the physical trappings of the celebration. Apparently the author believes it is "grown-up" to have fancy decorating ideas like gold-trimmed art deco cakes and elegant thousand dollar flower arrangements. Very focused on high-end style. If that's your thing, and you have the budget to support it, you will love this book.

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great tools

I have been a fan of Belleruth relaxation products since my first on cassette tape. I feel that she is one of the best and I have been to an all day presentation that she did and found it remarkably wonderful. You will definitely be very pleased and she is the only one that encourages the body's cells to 'communicate' with each other which is important for all the cells in your body. So do not hesitate to purchase her products--you'll never regret it -- I keep one in the clock radio bedside on 'continuous' and it goes all night. I also have them loaded on my laptop so if I am out of own I have them to listen to on the airplane or in the hotel room.

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Not great, but it was free

My boss was tossing the computer, and I picked it up and made it a Linux server. It's taken about 5 attempts at installation (so far) but hopefully I can get it to work.The computer is slow as hell (450 Mhz Pentium II) and has trouble running Linux. Obviously, no one would buy this computer as a primary machine, but it has worked in our lab for about 7 years. The fact that it still runs is encouraging.

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Why don't we just stop brainwashing our children?

Why do we as a nation keep insisting on "kiddifying" the stories in The Bible, as if that would downplay the sordid, abhorrent, incredulous, and violent aspects of them? And not only that, but indoctrinating them by masking the fact that all of it is pure fiction, and plagiarized fiction to boot? If you want to read your kids fantasy stories, identify to your children the tales and deeds in The Bible as exactly what they are, and have a biology teacher explain why the mechanics of this story is preposterously infeasible. Then consider, instead, any number of proper fantasy stories, like Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, or even Eragon. If you want to expand their minds, pick up some National Geographical and get them excited about why the animals of the world as so wonderful. Or pick up any book of dinosaurs with up to date information and groom them to understand what REALLY happened to the dinosaurs(hint, they weren't on Noah's Ark).

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great thermometer

I got this as a gift for a couple with a cabin. They loved it, it's not only functional but looks great in a window!

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onclear

why is this book not updated??? drug companies are constantly changing prescription drugs...so what is correct today might be wrong a year from now..this book should be pulled off the shelves!!

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An allegorical tale

Maybe I got it wrong, but I saw the story as an allegory about modern Iran - represented by the little girl who wanted to keep in touch with this tradition of having a new goldfish for nouruz. The people that she met on her journey I saw as representing aspects of government, or philosophies of government. The soldier could represent the military option that some countries adopt, the Sufi could stand for some charismatic knid of Islam, etc.I understood the film to be an exposition, to the established order in Iran and to the world, that Iranians must find their own way to decide who they are now, in the 21st century. Not a puppet state to the US, nor a revolutionary Islamic state. Something better, I hope.Regrettably, such observations must be made as obtuse as possible, so no-one has to go to prison for criticising the powers that be.Or maybe I got it all wrong. Maybe it's just a boring story about a spoiled little girl.

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Appreciating the struggle

Gloria Koenig has written a wonderful book about what it takes to get icons established. Not everyone is excited about new ideas and the perserverence required to build these well-known structures is often forgotten or misunderstood as we embrace those places that define Los Angeles. Each building, structure, or monument is thoughtfully explored, in rich, condensed prose and the photographs reveal the beauty and majesty of iconic Los Angeles. A good read, fabulous photographs, and thoughtful examination of the process to get from here to there. Most all my favorites are here.

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Misled by the Hype

I read all the hype about this book so I got it. I ploughed thru it wondering when it would reveal it's greatness. Actually the end finally makes it all OK, but you may not last long enough to get that far, but do try as it actually is a great ending.

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bad idea for the most part.

they're so much better off not trying to play other people's songs. the album isn't heinous, but i'd rather them lay off trying to play the stooges or the reigning sound. "we repel each other" is a watered down version of greg oblivian's genius. the album's not entirely horrible - i actually like "gimme", for what it's worth. but if you're looking for good covers of terrific songs, this ain't it. she's got a nice voice, just needs to used energetically and not wasted on songs poorly redone.

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