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1	+++++++ Pop UP Master++++++	I love this wonderful portrayal of Alice's adventures in the form of pop-up art. Sabuda's Pop-ups are a constantly source of amazement for my sister. We are full of admiration for the skill and intricate detail that goes into creating these masterpieces. I got this book last Christmas together with Sabuda's pop-up "Encyclopedia Prehistorica" and Nowiki's short storyWhy Some Cats are Rascals, Book 2- a charming story with a lot of information about from the world of felines.	positive
1	A Solid Book for Intermediate/Advanced ESL students	This solid book provides ESL students and community college members with a strong foundation in academic writing.Grounded in both classic techniques and modern readings, Blueprints 2 helps fill that awkward, and considerable, skills gap between what weak students know and what college courses require. An excellent resource for IEP summer programs - and low level community college composition courses.Although I currently teach another text, Introduction to Academic Writing for Graduate Students (Swales), I also know that many of my so-called "Intermediate ESL" graduate students would benefit a great deal from this fine text.By the way, the author Folse has made many contributions to the ESL field from his excellent Great Essays and Great Paragraphs to Clear Grammar 2 and Discussion Starters.	positive
1	A Must-Read	Rarely do I say "Please read this book" but I am saying it now. I read this book AFTER a long-debilitating illness. It brought insight and deliverance to my situation and also many generational illnesses to both sides of my family line. I will warn you though, if you want a "feel-good" book, you may want to skip this because correction through the Word of God and others (called discipline) can be painful. If you want to get well, live in health for the rest of your life, this book is certainly the beginning. I also see why others are plagued continually with diseases and illnesses and my desire is to help them be free of it all! You will too - after you read this.	positive
0	Do not buy this scale	Don't buy this product. I liked the look and what I thought would be accuracy. Unfortunately, I didn't read some of the earlier reviews and was unpleasantly surprised to note that the scale measurements vary greatly. The variance can be anywhere from ounces to over 15 pounds! Wish I had not bought this product and had to dig out my old $15 scale for my true weight.	negative
1	Great Wallet	This wallet is exactly what I wanted...room for checkbook, credit cards, change and paper money. I especially like the 2 different compartments and that the leather is so soft...and at a great price!	positive
0	Misleading	They advertise that Maxtor works well with this device. They don't say that you must reformat disk destroying its ability to be used directly on Windows. Further you can't use Maxtor one-touch software.A good idea but a silly implementation.	negative
1	Works for me	Unlike the reviews below, this feeder has given us excellent service. I purchased this for my Mother to use. Her backyard is Squirrel Central and she is always on the lookout for a feeder for feathered critters, not furry ones.This feeder is very easy to fill and to date no squirrels has been observed successfully getting any seed out of it. Which isn't to say they don't try, but so far their schemes have failed them. The saga continues....	positive
0	Not very a very well thought out plotline	To sum up, This whole movie could have been cut down to a 30 minute TV show and not lost a bit of plot in the process. The story didn't warrant a whole movie built around it. I'm glad I watched it for free at my sister's and didn't spend any money to see it in theaters, or buy it, or rent it. It's not completely unentertaining, but it takes a really long time to get where it's going. And when you get there, you may feel a bit disappointed. You aren't going to see anything new here. The characters are ok and the voice actors are only as good as the script allows. If your kids like Pixar or Dreamworks computer animated films, they'll probably watch it and not get bored the first time.	negative
0	Check the SUGAR - stay AWAY	ORGANIC????? Are you out of your minds? The product is soooooo sweet!!!!! It is a killer! I am surprised that people buy it! I tried it once when my little had it - that was it.... Stay away from this organic sugar bomb!!!!	negative
0	NOT Stanley & Screws Useless	The product as shipped is under the National brand name, NOT Stanley. It is rugged and the correct size but does not look EXACTLY the same as the Stanley product pictured. The outer hanging ring is just a tad smaller diameter than the Stanley. It is still highly usable but be prepared to provide your own screws. The white screws supplied are USELESS because the Phillips heads are cut so poorly that no Phillips head screwdriver on the planet will drive the screws.	negative
1	Addictive...	A CD that should be in your collection. I think it is the best Frames CD in print. It will take you several listens to get into this CD, but once hooked, you are hooked. Buy it, keep it in your CD player and play it in the background for a couple of days. You will be hooked.	positive
1	Explore your own psychosis	I thought that this film was well directed and cast. The story and the special effects keep your interest and is the kind of film that you wont want to pause so you can see what happens at the end. The only thing that I find fault with is the technology that is supposed to put the individual dreamers into one person's head, but I believe that I have a psychological explanation for that (the whole story isn't quite what you think it is). Anyway, a very entertaining film that keeps you wondering what will happen next.	positive
0	Should have paid attention to the bad reviews	Sorry I bought this. Did every thing by the instructions, shut off the trimmer every time the string broke so the string would feed out but it would not,had to hand feed every time.and that was the majority of the time.String was always breaking off, even on low grass.I'll have to put up with it since it is paid for, but I will use my trusty black and decker cordless for heavier work.	negative
0	GHOSTS APPEAR AND FADE AWAY	One of the best movies of its time is little more now than a "period piece". Indeed, the movie's terrific theme song has stood the test of time much better than the movie. Paris in 1890 is not exactly a "big draw" to today's movie goers.Ferrer, on the other hand, does a masterful job in playing Toulouse-Lautrec, brilliantly portraying the handicapped artist whose sketchings and posters hang today in the Louvre. But, the overall production seems prolonged and repetitious, and the fast paced banter of the actors seems difficult to follow.Since its release in 1952, many other films including "Rainman" and "Forrest Gump" seem also to have pushed director Huston's "masterpiece" aside. Now, however, if Kate Winslet and Leo DiCaprio would care to try an updated version...	negative
1	A romantic comedy, but serious issues	This was a delightful film, an absolutely successful romantic comedy, but also looking at some serious issues -- the "love and relationship" issues, and some of the more serious ones of coming out, transgender issues, censorship, bigotry and bigoted violence. These subjects are explored without making the film "a bummer," which is a fine line to walk, and successfully done here. I highly recommend it!	positive
1	The Mysterious Twists of Redemption	This novel, a moving allegory of love, loss and the surprising ways in which healing reveals itself, was written in such a way that I was tempted to believe that Hector Mann truly existed. Even though I know Mr. Mann is a fictional character created entirely in the phenomenal mind of Paul Auster, I was vaguely disappointed that I wouldn't be able to seek his films out and fall further in love with him as I have with Buster Keaton and various others. I highly recommend this book to film buffs, to people who enjoy a wonderfully-written story, and to anyone who is tired of the pablum passed off as "literature" as a general rule. You will be turning pages late into the night, and not regret a moment of missed sleep.	positive
1	Why only one lid?	I bought this based on reviews. I was surprised though that it only had one lid when it came with two pitchers. It does make good tea though so I'd recommend it, but I think if you provide two pitchers, there should be two lids!	positive
1	Best Little Sharpener Ever	I am a sketch monkey. I create storyboards for various clients and sometimes am required to be on site. I have tried a multitude of mobile, and battery operated sharpeners and this is by far the best. The others are either too slow, too weak, or leave the sharpened pencil tip too short. The Panasonic is durable, powerful and reliable. It sharpens the pencil to a very usable and clean point, and leaves enough graphite exposure for rendering larger areas. I have had three, only needing to replace them because my kids or I have dropped them repeatedly. Panasonic electric sharpeners in general have out performed even the most expensive sharpeners I have owned. Great brand.	positive
0	Not what I was expecting	We currently upgraded our phone system to a VOIP Shoretel solution and bought 20 Plantronics CS50 USB Headsets for our call center. Initially the volume was too low to even hear the callers voice. We adjusted our phone system to the max (were told nobody has ever gone above a 3 and we are at an 8 max) and all the Windows volume settings turned as high as they can go. At this point the volume is acceptable but nowhere near what it should be. When contacting Plantronics support they advised us to buy there newest model out. NOT WHAT I EXPECTED!!!	negative
0	Masterubg tge kabgyage of Web Design	The book is basically a cookbook on converting an existing table based web-site to a combo table/CSS format. After going through the first few chapter I realized a person would not learn much from this book. There is much better books on CSS on the market. Avoid this one.	negative
0	RTF Disappointment	I've always been a big fan of rockets with parasite gliders, but this one leaves me cold. The rocket itself isn't bad for a ready to fly kit, but the attached gliders are made mostly of cheesy foam and are inpossible to keep properly trimmed. I guess it might be fun if you like to launch rockets then watch gliders flutter to the ground like dead leaves, but I've got other ideas. This kits sole redeeming quality is the nose cone, which can be scavenged and used to build several other classic Estes kits. If you see it cheap, it might be worth your while, but overall the Shuttle Xpress is a disappointment.	negative
0	too frustrating, not worth the trouble	hmm after constantly swearing at this game and punching the wall from dying falling off things and dying a billion times, i finally gave up. i was very near the end at zeus mountain where you fight harpies and archers on rollers and i just couldn't handle the stupid frustrating disappointment that is god of war anymore. the game started off pretty fun and innovative, but after a few levels it just disintegrated into a very uncool and boring 'hey let's make you jump from platform to platform oops you missed it your dead' type of boring wasteful blah game.AVOID	negative
1	Downton Abbey Seasons 1 + 2	This set was given to me as a gift. My daughter loves it so much that I decided to get her a set of her own DVD's.	positive
1	awkward case	I loved the game.I first saw this game on the dragons lair delux pack and found it very interesting and fun .I hoped for a regular dvd style case but what I got was difficult and clumsy case.it was hard to remove the disk and afraid I might scratch it	positive
1	Simple, inexpensive, functional.	I just bought and installed this basket today for my Raleigh Route in Dark Blue (really more of a medium blue, but that's another post...) For color, I went with black - mostly because when I get a rack, it won't be available in white. Besides, the cables and tires and things are black.It looks great and went on with no problems. My intended uses are to toss my lock, my water bottle, and maybe a small bag in there when I ride around town and in the park. I may even make quick runs to the grocery store for last minute items, but I won't be hauling a week's worth of groceries in there.On my bike, the lower support hits the frame right where my metallic Raleigh logo sticker is positioned. For this reason, paint rubbing won't be a problem. I suspect that many who have had that issue are overloading this light duty basket. If my logo weren't thus positioned, I would place a piece of colored duct tape or something over that area to protect the paint anyway.	positive
0	Hunting Evil	I would like to share with everyone my thoughts about this book. I think that Carlton Smith is a very lowsy writer. He never interviewed me or "Charloette". He never interviewed my mother or james either. I didn't even find out about this book until 3 months after it was published. I would like everyone to know that I feel that my rights were violated because in the 2nd paragraph on page 179, my real name was printed. Being that I am a minor at the age of 16, I do believe that is against the law.As far as accuracy, it was very accurate (the events where i was victimized) I also don't understand why this book was written before the trial. I am the daughter of Michelle Michaud and I know how "Evil" she really is. She goes beond the meaning of that word.	negative
1	OK Ending	Loved all of the books in this series and all the way up to the end it was a great journey but it sort of felt unfinished. I wish that there was more to the ending.	positive
1	Good Book	I live in Kentucky and I enjoyed reading this book. If you like historical fiction you would like it, even if you don't have any connection to Kentucky.	positive
1	Wonderful family film.	I saw this film in the early 1980's and have been salivating at the idea of owning it on video ever since. It is a wonderful and funny family film!	positive
1	Highwave Original Autotray Stoneware Mug	I ordered a 12 ounce, Highwave Original Autotray Stoneware Mug at Amazon.com, because I love mine and wanted my husband to have his own. (He kept borrowing mine!) At first, WinningGifts sent the wrong mug but made good on their mistake. They were very helpful and friendly, let me keep the other stoneware mug and also sent, for no extra charge, a navy blue (my choice) autotray mug within a few days. As it turned out, my husband loved the navy blue mug better than the white. Coffee tastes a lot better in the stoneware mug than in stainless steel or plastic. The mug also has a nice weight and simple, classy design. Coffee does not stay as warm as it would in a Thermos-type container, but for our purposes, that's fine. The only drawback to the design is that the stoneware mug is breakable. (My husband dropped his first Highwave Autotray mug.) So, if you get one, you'll want to be more careful with what will become your favorite travel mug.	positive
0	DO NOT BUY THIS!	DO NOT BUY THIS!1. the printing paper jams constantly no matter how I try and adjust. Paper feed is ultra-delicate and snags the tape constantly.2. The keypad layout: note where the 0 and the 00 buttons are? NOT INTUITIVE or consistent with any other machine so I am always accidentally hitting 00 when I meant to hit 0.These two problems are deal killer!!	negative
1	great sounds	My son is only 2 months old, but the music is very soothing. Having a seperate remote control is very handy. I place the remote on the door handle in my bedroom, so when the music starts I don't have to bother him. It is nice to be able to change the moving items to different faces and colors. From simple designs for little ones, to more detailed for older ones and soft faced animals for little grabbers - - love it. The soft faced animals are also nice to use outside of the mobile in a playpen, crib or stroller. When the little one gets too big for the mobile part, you can still use the music box to soothe.	positive
1	Outstanding	Stiff and solid, yet thin. Made in the USA. Works great for measuring or for use as a straightedge. I found it indispensible on a tiling project and continue to use it for cutting & marking plywood, etc. Highly recommended.	positive
0	Wait on the real thing!	The people that released this DVD make me want to throw my DVD player out my window (my big screen TV is too heavy to lift) and land it on their heads. WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?Any true fan of SCTV is willing to wait as long as it takes to get all of the original series INCLUDING Harold Ramis in chronological order the way they SHOULD be released.I bought all of the previous 90-minute volumes, but until you people release this fabulous series the right way, you WILL NOT get any more of my money, you HOSERS!	negative
1	Curiosity	My family loves movies in the Napoleon Dynamite genre so we gave this one a whirl. It had "Uncle Rico" (John Gries) from Napoleon who plays a local policeman in this movie. Jeremy Coon who produced some Napoleon family tree movies was also on board. So it did have some of the same touches. But the pacing at times was boring and the humor fell flat when it was so close to brilliant. The characters are classic and the story line is set up for side splitting experiences. But somehow the director doesn't seem to know how to pull it off. The actors are perfect and the costumes are spot-on. I recommend one viewing of this movie for the purpose of experiencing this world. But its just not that funny, and I am a lifelong champion of this type of humor. I am genuinely sad this attempt failed because it had so much going for it.	positive
0	Horrendous	This book is a collection of unrelated "expositary" essays on current developments in science. The theme of "mapping" is forced and really doesn't work at unifying the chapters. The book has little or nothing to do with developments in computers or cartography. The author shows little comprehension of what he writes about, especially in the sections devoted to mathematics, and his original thought is fairly shallow. Don't expect it to come back in print.	negative
1	Better than a scanner...	I looked for 3 hours for a good scanner online to convert thousands of slides to digital, and was comitted to the task, despite the cumbersome nature of scanner transfer. Once I finally found the perfect scanner, I realized they stopped manufacturing it last year. I eventually stumbled on this product, and decided to give it a try. The transfer is fast, accurate, of good quality, and does not cut off any of the slide. The product is adjustable in both directions and makes slide transfer very efficient.	positive
0	This thing SUCKS!!!	I ordered this for my MP5 and it doesnt even fit it....I also have a friend that owns a G3 and it didnt even fit that...I am very pissed off at these people...I called there office to return this product and they have given me the runaround for about 3 weeks now. DO NOT BUY FROM THESE PEOPLE!!!! THEY SUCK!!!!	negative
1	Intriguing light reading.	Haven is only very loosely based on The Colorado Kid. That being said, it's still a fun story and having the images of Vince and Dave from Haven made it better for me. It reminds me of the science fiction tales I read in the 1960s. There is no resolution at the end, but that's not the point. So just enjoy a good yarn.	positive
1	Excellent for the price !	i bought these recently and was a little skeptical due to the low price but i was pleasantlysurprised. The noise reduction is awesome ! As for audio quality they sound terrible with thenoise reduction off but 100% better with it on. They still sound a little muddy to me lackingin the mids and highs compared to Bose but for less than one third the price I can live with it.For the money I would buy them anytime !	positive
1	Finally!	We've all been awhile waiting for the Ruff Ryders 2nd compilation, and here it is, comming at full speed! The Ruff Ryders in house producers keep the cd upbeat and pumpin'! A few songs are just a little on the weird side, but theres enough good songs to cover 'em up. Rappers like DMX, Drag-on, The Lox and others come together with a great cd, I sugguest you buy it. PD	positive
0	Did not work at all	Purchased this dispenser - when it arrived it did not work at all; the replacement for the defective product also did not work. Obviously poor workmanship. Thank goodness for Amazon's generous return/refund policy	negative
1	Interesting SE Ohio Regional Poetry and Coal Mining History	These two books of Howard Blanchard Potts contain poetry based upon his life in Ohio, primarily the Cambridge and Byesville area. Included are recollections of farm life growing up in the Senacaville area in the 1870's, recollections of coal mines and related railroads, and some of his pithy sayings originally published in his column in local newspapers. However, the main content of both books are his poetry which is actually well written and evokes the more natural and simpler life style prevalent in his childhood.Howard Blanchard Potts was an electrical engineer in various coal mines in SE Ohio. His poetry was pubished during his lifetime in local SE Ohio newspapers as well as in the then Cincinatti Star and the Cleveland Plain Dealer. He was also an artist who paintings were sold throughout SE Ohio and into West Virginia.	positive
0	NOT WHAT YOU EXPECT	THERE'S NOT MUCH TO SAY ABOUT THIS MOVIE BECAUSE NOT MUCH WENT ON WORTH TELLING.YOU SAW THAT THE VICTIMS EYES WERE CUT OUT-YOU DIDN'T SEE HIM DO IT.HE NEEDED AS MANY SOULS AS HE COULD GET TO STAY ALIVE,AND BE STRONG.THE EYES ARE THE WINDOW TO A PERSONS SOUL.I DIDN'T LIKE IT.I DIDN'T GET ANY EMOTION FROM IT.I WAS BORED WITH IT.THE ONLY THING TO SAY IS THAT HE KILLED PEOPLE-THAT'S IT.	negative
0	A Sad Story	Who would consider Sebastian Junger a top notch journalist after reading A DEATH IN BELMONT? Consistently talking down to his readers, leading them with half truths, conjecture and sophomoric prose Junger eventually gives them nothing. There is no evidence against DeSalvo while the convicted Smith who once tried to shoot a woman in the head had spent hours with the victim and was seen spending her money on a drinking spree. That's what the police call opportunity and motive. Why did Smith hide from the police? Where are the interviews with the jurors, the defense attorney, and the prosecutors? Has itoccurred to Junger that this was a copy cat murder?	negative
1	Loved this Series!	My second grade daughter loved this series! These were books that she would read on her own without having to be encouraged to do so. When she took a break from reading the books, she would use her imagination to play out parts of the stories. There are very few books that she's done that with. My one piece of advice with this series is that the first book (In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen) should be read first. It introduces the characters that are in the rest of the books. After that, I'm not sure that it's crucial which order the stories are read until the last 2 books. They should definitely be saved for last. They deal with the cousins leaving Aunt Lucy and then returning for Aunt Lucy's wedding. I'm a big fan of Cynthia Rylant's and these books lived up to her reputation.	positive
1	Metric/Standard Tape Measure	Good sound product. Built to last. Easy to read. Stores and travels easily. Used as measuring tape for Special Olympics competition and performed flawlessly.	positive
0	SHOULD BE ONLY 50 PAGES LONG!	NICE IDEA - HORRIBLE WRITING - BORING CLICHE' ENDING.Where was the editorial staff?This book should have been only 50 pages long.	negative
1	AWESOME book!	I LOVE this book!!! I recieved it as a gift when I was pregnant w/ our 1st child & now I purchase it for my friends when they get pregnant.Sweet & moving book!	positive
0	Caution!	This software does NOT work with all versions of Mac -- will not install, and tech support pretty much non-existent (by phone -- no toll-free # and an endless series of holds; by email -- irrelevant responses). Probably an outstanding program for some, but a huge disappointment to this Mac owner.	negative
1	Her Best Work Yet	I have to admit that this book is so much better than I ever anticipated..Anne went above and beyond in this epic journy about Jesus finding who he is and why he is...This book only discusses his life at the tender age of 7 & 8...Jesus has just realized who he is, however, he does not yet know what he his meant to do with his life...he does know that there is no escaping death...and he has come to the realization that he must live and learn in every single way possible ... which is why God made him a man born of flesh and blood.If you do plan on reading this book (which I highly recommend that you do), I encourage you to please read the 'Authors Notes' at the end of the book, it is well worth the read...this has to be her best work yet, this is definately a book that you will want to re-read again and again.	positive
1	Seems to Work	I bought this even though some reveiwers said it didn't work and that you had to use too much. I followed directions and sprinkled it in a few spots (not over the entire lawn) and after 3 applications there was no more digging in my back yard. I suspect the digging was from squirrels and this stuff seems to work just fine.	positive
1	Great item for a reasonable price	This speedometer works well. I did have some trouble getting the sensor lined up at first but it has not moved and works great. I did have to buy some additional zip ties to secure the wires properly. It is a great item I would buy it again.	positive
1	Early Sinatra	Early Sinatra at his best. The phrasing and carryover into the lyrics is simply, SINATRA!	positive
1	Excellent service	The book is to be used for a women's bible study. We are all very happy with the book. It is a wonderful guide for each lady to study independently all week and then meet to discuss it at our designated time. Excellent book!	positive
1	i am really feeling this cd especially track #7.	I would recommend this cd to everyone out there. I would love to see how this artist looks. His voice is really soothing and now i just need a face to go with it so I'll know who I'm thinking about when I'm listening to the songs.	positive
0	Keeps me up	On the Rain setting I heard regular, hard popping sounds, and on the Waterfall setting, I kept hearing a high loopy whine. Not conducive to sleep, obviously. If you just need something loud and white noisy, this would be fine, but I'm looking for something that relaxes me, not something that keeps me up.	negative
1	one of the best book from mario puzo	I was awestruck when I finish the book it was so complete like none of his other work. Great book from a great author.	positive
0	A Flowery Disappointment	To get the harshness out of the way: I felt that this book was a waste of my time. This too-clever narrative is full of a rabbit-hole of small anecdotes, if you can call them that, that add up to a whole bunch of nothing. The author is seems to be making love to the thesaurus. I know I am not the most highbrow reader, but I feel like I can tell when the pretense is trumped up, and in this case it certainly is. A few bits made me smirk but if that's all the nice things I can say about 200 pages I might as well have played bejeweled for 8 hours.The real disappointment was that I felt that if Harrison relaxed and didn't try so hard, there is the marrow of an interesting story waiting to have some substantial flesh added to it underneath the smoke and mirrors. And it seems like he has the cleverness to pull it off - he's just using it to talk down to the reader instead of bring us along.	negative
1	Nothing but Excellent	I loved Mistress because it portrays the "behind the scenes" of what producing a movie is truly about. I loved Sheryl Lee Ralph in this movie because it portrays what just be me going on in our movie industry. Sheryl is an excellent actress and need to be seen in more excellent movies. Excellent producing/directing on DeNiro's part.	positive
1	Roma Violenta	A wonderful CD with a plenty of nice tunes. Totally instrumental, most of them are made in disco-rock style with wah-wah guitars and stuff like this. I've got a big collection of such a music (from Cinevox, Easy Tempo, Crippled et cetera) but this one is something special. Completely different from "Beretta 70" by Crippled Dick Hot Wax, "Roma Violenta" CD is much closer to Super Vixens of Mood Mosaic series. A perfect one to listen it at home and in your CD-player while walking for pleasure.	positive
1	It's a hoot!	The Last of the Blonde bombshells has tremendous star power as well as a tender plot which takes one back to WWII as well as modern times. I find it a "feel-good movie" that can be watched and enjoyed more than once!	positive
1	Classical heart	On the occasion of Dave Brubeck's 90th birthday I watched a documentary about him, his life and his music. I had not known of his classical music works and I was intrigued. I bought this to get a taste of the work. It is a nice example of this side of an extremely creative musician/composer. His heart is as evident in this work as it is in his jazz.	positive
1	Sturdy, fun, low-impact walking	Have owned this machine for a couple of years and it has held up perfectly. Surprisingly sturdy and comfortable for the price. In addition to its cardio purpose, the smooth, low-impact motion is kind to sensitive knees, great for loosening up achy lower back and hips, and helpful for stretching. Have owned other exercise equipment but this is the one I actually use because it's more fun. Note: Although it folds for long-term storage, it's way too awkward for moving on a daily basis, so it really needs a place of its own.	positive
0	Waste of Money Clamp Light.	Overpriced, Terrible Product. Took FOREVER to ship.Save your self some money and go buy a clamp lamp from Home Depot, as that's all this product is.Can't close the lid to my aquarium with the light clamped on. Everything screws on so loosely, that if you barley touch it -- it all falls apart.REALLY DISAPPOINTED!	negative
1	Great unit with great customer service as well	Much has already been written here about the functionality of the unit, so I'll just say I agree and couldn't be happier with the mapping, software, voice directions, Bluetooth, etc.I wanted to add my two cents about my customer service experience after the car adapter fell apart during the first month of use. (I don't think it was generally poor quality, but defects happen.) The hold time on the support time was long, since it's right after the holidays and everyone is calling, but a quick email to their tech support and Garmin is sending me a new cable - no need to prove the old one broke, no need to ship it, get an RMA, or any of that hassle. That's good considering it's only a $20 accessory.I waited to write the review til I had some idea of customer service and that experience has added to the great experience I've gotten with the device itself. Highly recommended!	positive
0	Horrible Picture quality, banding issues. Good Audio	TV properly broken in. Using S-Video inputs. Using DVD and DirecTV sources.Problems:1. banding that everyone talks about2. picture quality is bad. i tried every setting in the menus to tweak it. color reproduction and fragmentation are the notably bad effects.3. my remote died after a year. prob due to bad batteries. but nonetheless, other remotes of mine have stood up to that b4.the ergonomics of the remote is horrible btw. really really bad.Good stuff:1. surround sound is awesome for a tv. but doesn't matter or come into effect if u use a 5.1 system externally.	negative
1	Please Note: Only pitched roof covered!	I love the Edition DETAIL's series of Construction Manuals. These books have taken some of the examples from their wonderful magazines series but is much more comprehensive. It covers the history of the materials, construction methods, material properties, example of projects built recently (within the past 10 yrs) and drawings of the enlarged details precisely and clearly labled. The price is a bit steep but I believe the book is well worth the price because you'll have a hard time finding books like these (concentrated on details) on the market (if you did please share the titles with us). One drawback on books like these is there's a danger the construction methods and details demonstrated in the book could become outdated as the years pass on. Another thing I would like to point out particular to the Roof Construction Manual is the book only covers pitched roof (otherwise I would have given it five stars).	positive
0	Too full of themselves	While some of the information was good and interesting almost all of the characters talked like they were so sure of themselves and their opinions were the only right ones.	negative
1	A family favorite!	Gamewright makes excellent games for children and this one is no exception.Players collect ingredients such as frog juice and salamanders to complete spells and earn points. This fun game requires fundamental use of strategy and some simple math, thus hiding some eduction in the guise of fun.As a parent of two children, I have played plenty of simple-notioned games that bored me to tears, but this is a game that adults can enjoy along with their children.	positive
0	good pictures, but unusable.	The paints were all dried out and not able to be used. The pictures are incredibly small, and the lines are way to faint. I think you pay for the book of the history of paint-by-numbers, which frankly, I could care less about. I am writing a not to the company, and am very unsatisfied with this product.	negative
1	Review Phil. Flyers, Bob Kelly	While reviewing total hockey book, there was noticed that the stats on Bob (Battleship) Kelly and Bob (Houndog) Kelly should be reversed. Houndog never played with the Flyers, and Battleship never played for the Penguins.	positive
1	So much to do, almost confused the kid!	Purchased for our 17 mos old little girl. At first she appeared totally overwhelmed and was not sure what to do with this thing. But the more she explored, the more she discovered and the greater the fun.It is well built, sturdy and very safe (no sharp corners or removable pieces).	positive
1	Classic Introduction for Biblical Study	John Nelson Darby was the father of dispensationalism. (C.I. Scofield edited Darby's system in the extremely popular "Scofield Reference Bible.") This set of commentaries is extremely helpful to those who wish a deeper study the Holy Bible. Much more than a devotional commentary, "The Synopsis" gives an overview of the Bible from the dispensational, premillenial prespective. A valuable addition to any theological library. After J. Vernon McGee's "Through the Bible," this is the most important commentary set to have at your disposal.	positive
0	Disappointed	I chose it thinking good movie for my grandchildren......little disappointed / too shallowand didn't hold their interest. No, would not recommend it.	negative
1	It was a page turning book that scared me out of my shoes	I've never read a book as fast as I did this one. White shark brought back all the terror of Jaws and made me even more scared of the water. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who whats a good scare.	positive
0	Should not have wasted my money!	When I heard about how exciting this book was I just had to order it.I wasted my money.Not only is it poorly written (she should have hired a ghost writer), making it almost impossible to read; her attempted use of "big" terms and words that were obviously out of place made the style of writing HORRIBLE.I didn't realize KFOR fired her. ...doesn't surprise me. Why would Hussaini bother to sue channel four if was a terrorist. I would think he would be too busy getting out of town.There is NO WAY McVeigh would have teamed with Muslims. He was ready to commit suicide to set off the bomb. A suicide bomber will not take money to enact an act of terrorism.Poor journalism, poor writing. Sad book. Wasted money. Anybody want it?	negative
1	Harry Potter is Hotter!	This book opens me up to a new world of imagination and way of looking at the world, not to mention a variety of fictional places, things, and characters with interesting names. The things that really stick in my memory are "Quidditch", "The Golden Snitch", and "Devil's Snare". Not to mention the revolting "Bertie Bott's Every-Flavor Beans", sort of a Jelly Belly Spoof, only with flavors like cough earwax. And the names make me laugh, like Malfoy, Dumbledore, and Valdimort. LOL I know this may sound like a cliche, but Harry Potter is cool no matter what age you are. I remember I started reading my younger sisters' copy of the Sorcerer's Stone, until she caught me. The madness and craze drove me to see the movie, then I became totally obsessed, and I had to buy the copy of the book! I must say it was a very riveting book and has gotten me into the habit of reading again! Thank you J.K. Rowling!	positive
1	What Goes Around Comes Around	I, like so many other blind sheep, dismissed the Atkins plan for many years. I did so because of all the alarmist propaganda put out by the Medical Establishment that this diet was "dangerous". I believed them even though I had solid evidence to the contrary. Back in 1972, a high school friend who was grossly overweight went on the Atkins diet. Before my eyes, he took off 80 lbs - and kept it off! For thirty years! No ill effects! In short, it was just propaganda by the Medical Establishment, and now the truth is finally coming out. Fortunately, Dr. Atkins, like Mahatma Gandhi, stuck to his guns and has never yielded grounds to the hyenas who tried to discredit him.	positive
1	Great guide for designing networks	I got this book expecting an easy way to pass the CCDA exam, what I got was a whole lot more. This book is excellent for anyone who ever needs to plan, analyze or install a computer network. It covers not only all the technical information that was on the exam (very strong on WAN technologies) but also the practical application of how to determine the best network for your needs, then test and implement accordingly. It has step by step instructions for planning, implementing and testing. The author also covers troubleshooting not only from a technical standpoint but also from a client needs analysis perspective. I did pass the CCDA exam, although there was nothing too easy about it, all the information was covered in this book and I came away with confidence that I can plan and troubleshoot intelligently any network from a high level. I now apply a lot of this information in my daily work. If this is your career goal, get the book and you'll won't be disappointed.	positive
1	The best by Disney yet	I am a long time fan of Disney and a true critic of their movies and music. I analyze each movie and soundtrack till it is exhausted. When I heard Phil Collins was going to do the music, I was psyched. When I first turned on the music after purchasing this CD, I was immersed in the heavy drums and it felt like I was in the jungle. I was so impressed by the soundtrack and was in awe about how well it tied into the movie. Do yourself a favor and buy it!	positive
1	Engaging and Educational	An easy-to-read, engagng and fascinating book, and a fascinating approach to history, viewing empires and historical events through the key beverage of the time. Not only did I learn a great deal about the beverages discussed, but I learnt a great deal of history too and the key themes and beliefs of the time.I did wish at times for more detail and more history, but Tom Standage has done a fine job with this book.	positive
0	A little on the heavy side	I thought that this earring would be lighter. It actually makes your earlobe droop. Nice look, but too heavy.	negative
0	pretty bad	Luckily I did not purchase this book - I only checked it out from the library. The story is about a group of children who try to figure out what kind of bug layed the golden eggs. They think they find out, then they are wrong again and again. This book is too wordy for a new reader. My daughter, 7 did not enjoy reading this book at all.	negative
1	An Instant Classic	The amazing Cyndi shines in this eclectic collection of standards. Her imaginative and understated approach combined with her talent for imbuing songs with rich emotion makes each of these well known standard a delight to rediscover. And her ability to shift gears is amazing, from her gospel-soul vocals on the title track At Last, to the somber, achingly beautiful delivery of Walk On By, to the Afro-Cuban liveliness of her infectious vocals on Stay. The amazing Ms. Lauper proves that she can not only sing all types of music but she does so with exceptional skill and style. This is truly a collection of songs to cherish and this album should garner Cyndi the attention and respect she so richly deserves.	positive
0	Product does not match the picture	It's a spray can and the cologne is not as strong as it is in the glass bottle. I'm using it because it's not worth the hassle to send it back; I just won't buy from this vendor again.	negative
1	A Masterpiece!	Probably one of the best CD's I have heard in the past five years. The music is incredible and the words are well written. They have a hint of Rush and a hint of Trans-Siberian Orchestra. One of my favorites off the CD is "Crossing the Frame". This one should not be missed and you won't be sorry for buying it.	positive
0	Only one pair!!!!	Socks were great, but I thought there would be more then one pair.....grim sauce. They should advertise that a wee bit more!!!!	negative
1	Perfect	This dress is perfect! I ordered 4 of these dresses in black & pink for my wedding in March. They came in on a good time & I love them! The dresses ran a little bigger than I anticipated (about 2 sizes bigger), but they are great! I love them and will for sure order from this company again!	positive
1	Camp Kit	This kit has worked fine through many camping trips. It is light weight but durable. I believe it was a good purchase.	positive
1	so honest it hurts..	Liz Phair's classic debut tells it like it is in the twisted 90's world of love. All of the songs on this album are the painful truth about guys. Liz Phair, on occasion, sounds like my diary being read back to me. She's had the experience and knows what she's writing about. The lyrics come out powerful and perfect. One of the best songs on the album is "Flower", as it is to-the-point yet poetic. Another great song is "F--- and Run". Liz ponders where all the classic bubble-gum relationships have gone, making you ask yourself why you didnt write the same exact words into song. It's that honest. The first two songs on the album had a sound similar to the Stones, while the rest had a sound all their own. Every song is unique both lyrically and musically. I recommend this album to any woman currently BREATHING, as Liz may sound like a therapist to you on many occasions.	positive
0	not size advertised	I bought two of these am returning because reg size only 70"x41" not 76"x48" alittle small I dont like being missled I want what I ordered.Problem NOT with amazon therm a rest company is problem	negative
0	Water pump qiuit working after 3 weeks - only kept it because	I got a good price on it - so I kept it (though the water pump quit working) because the filter in the back did such a great job of collecting dust and cleaning the air. Would not have been worth the cost of returning for shipping.	negative
1	Absolutely chilling; I've read it twice already	I can't say whether I believe every story in this is true, but all are scary, compelling, and definitely make you want to avoid graveyards.I've read this book twice already. It is absolutely one of the best ghost books ever written.	positive
1	It's Ok	It is an Ok product for the price. The pictures are some what blurry but other than that it's great.	positive
1	Brings Back Memories - Recommended	"The Carol Burnett Show: Carol's Favorites" is a collection of 16 episodes and a reasonable amount of extras. My wife had asked for this collection for Christmas and I am glad we got it for her.The episodes selected are all genuinely entertaining and was a good sampling of the shows best bit and skits. We watched these with our two teen children and they really enjoyed the shows.I would have liked to get a more complete set, but this one was very worthwhile.Recommended!CFH	positive
0	Scratched after a year	I'm still hopeful that the coating isn't as poisonous as the regular teflon pans.As other reviews have said, you can't soak this, scrub this, dish-wash this, or anything else fun. And who hasn't let a pan sit overnight with some water in it when you finished dinner late? Bang, the warranty is void and you have some permanent scratches on the pan (apparently water can loosen the finish? not very 'permanent' by my book then).I don't know what else to suggest yet :( We got these for our wedding and are shopping for new ones - expensive for only a year or two of work!	negative
1	Useful in Stimulating Ideas	I judge a book like this one by whether it stimulates ideas I can use in my business. Since my business is very much effected by the ideas in Blur, I found it very rewarding. I learned much that will cause me to adjust my business to be more competitive in the market of the future. If you are in a position to use this material, this may prove to be a very valuable book. If you are just reading for pleasure, it may not be the best book of its type. I read "The Death of Distance" at the same time as this book, and I found "Blur" many times more useful in generating ideas. This is subjective; however, a creative person may find this evaluation useful.	positive
0	cute, pretty, but not a keeper...	i enjoyed getting this book out of the library to look at, but it just wasn't a keeper, although being an artist i'm tempted to buy it simply for it's design qualities. the spells are good,yes, but it's really a book aimed at dabblers who want something that looks magickal. it was a fun read, but not worth the money. ah well, eh? ^_^	negative
0	Principal's New Clothes	The Principal's New Clothes is a story I would not recommend. I purchased it with the idea of comparing and contrasting with the classic The Emperor's New Clothes. I was unable to do that because the story was so different. I would not buy this again because it did not meet my ideas and plans. However, the story on its own is cute.	negative

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+++++++ Pop UP Master++++++

I love this wonderful portrayal of Alice's adventures in the form of pop-up art. Sabuda's Pop-ups are a constantly source of amazement for my sister. We are full of admiration for the skill and intricate detail that goes into creating these masterpieces. I got this book last Christmas together with Sabuda's pop-up "Encyclopedia Prehistorica" and Nowiki's short storyWhy Some Cats are Rascals, Book 2- a charming story with a lot of information about from the world of felines.

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A Solid Book for Intermediate/Advanced ESL students

This solid book provides ESL students and community college members with a strong foundation in academic writing.Grounded in both classic techniques and modern readings, Blueprints 2 helps fill that awkward, and considerable, skills gap between what weak students know and what college courses require. An excellent resource for IEP summer programs - and low level community college composition courses.Although I currently teach another text, Introduction to Academic Writing for Graduate Students (Swales), I also know that many of my so-called "Intermediate ESL" graduate students would benefit a great deal from this fine text.By the way, the author Folse has made many contributions to the ESL field from his excellent Great Essays and Great Paragraphs to Clear Grammar 2 and Discussion Starters.

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A Must-Read

Rarely do I say "Please read this book" but I am saying it now. I read this book AFTER a long-debilitating illness. It brought insight and deliverance to my situation and also many generational illnesses to both sides of my family line. I will warn you though, if you want a "feel-good" book, you may want to skip this because correction through the Word of God and others (called discipline) can be painful. If you want to get well, live in health for the rest of your life, this book is certainly the beginning. I also see why others are plagued continually with diseases and illnesses and my desire is to help them be free of it all! You will too - after you read this.

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Do not buy this scale

Don't buy this product. I liked the look and what I thought would be accuracy. Unfortunately, I didn't read some of the earlier reviews and was unpleasantly surprised to note that the scale measurements vary greatly. The variance can be anywhere from ounces to over 15 pounds! Wish I had not bought this product and had to dig out my old $15 scale for my true weight.

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Great Wallet

This wallet is exactly what I wanted...room for checkbook, credit cards, change and paper money. I especially like the 2 different compartments and that the leather is so soft...and at a great price!

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Misleading

They advertise that Maxtor works well with this device. They don't say that you must reformat disk destroying its ability to be used directly on Windows. Further you can't use Maxtor one-touch software.A good idea but a silly implementation.

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Works for me

Unlike the reviews below, this feeder has given us excellent service. I purchased this for my Mother to use. Her backyard is Squirrel Central and she is always on the lookout for a feeder for feathered critters, not furry ones.This feeder is very easy to fill and to date no squirrels has been observed successfully getting any seed out of it. Which isn't to say they don't try, but so far their schemes have failed them. The saga continues....

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Not very a very well thought out plotline

To sum up, This whole movie could have been cut down to a 30 minute TV show and not lost a bit of plot in the process. The story didn't warrant a whole movie built around it. I'm glad I watched it for free at my sister's and didn't spend any money to see it in theaters, or buy it, or rent it. It's not completely unentertaining, but it takes a really long time to get where it's going. And when you get there, you may feel a bit disappointed. You aren't going to see anything new here. The characters are ok and the voice actors are only as good as the script allows. If your kids like Pixar or Dreamworks computer animated films, they'll probably watch it and not get bored the first time.

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Check the SUGAR - stay AWAY

ORGANIC????? Are you out of your minds? The product is soooooo sweet!!!!! It is a killer! I am surprised that people buy it! I tried it once when my little had it - that was it.... Stay away from this organic sugar bomb!!!!

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NOT Stanley & Screws Useless

The product as shipped is under the National brand name, NOT Stanley. It is rugged and the correct size but does not look EXACTLY the same as the Stanley product pictured. The outer hanging ring is just a tad smaller diameter than the Stanley. It is still highly usable but be prepared to provide your own screws. The white screws supplied are USELESS because the Phillips heads are cut so poorly that no Phillips head screwdriver on the planet will drive the screws.

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Addictive...

A CD that should be in your collection. I think it is the best Frames CD in print. It will take you several listens to get into this CD, but once hooked, you are hooked. Buy it, keep it in your CD player and play it in the background for a couple of days. You will be hooked.

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Explore your own psychosis

I thought that this film was well directed and cast. The story and the special effects keep your interest and is the kind of film that you wont want to pause so you can see what happens at the end. The only thing that I find fault with is the technology that is supposed to put the individual dreamers into one person's head, but I believe that I have a psychological explanation for that (the whole story isn't quite what you think it is). Anyway, a very entertaining film that keeps you wondering what will happen next.

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Should have paid attention to the bad reviews

Sorry I bought this. Did every thing by the instructions, shut off the trimmer every time the string broke so the string would feed out but it would not,had to hand feed every time.and that was the majority of the time.String was always breaking off, even on low grass.I'll have to put up with it since it is paid for, but I will use my trusty black and decker cordless for heavier work.

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GHOSTS APPEAR AND FADE AWAY

One of the best movies of its time is little more now than a "period piece". Indeed, the movie's terrific theme song has stood the test of time much better than the movie. Paris in 1890 is not exactly a "big draw" to today's movie goers.Ferrer, on the other hand, does a masterful job in playing Toulouse-Lautrec, brilliantly portraying the handicapped artist whose sketchings and posters hang today in the Louvre. But, the overall production seems prolonged and repetitious, and the fast paced banter of the actors seems difficult to follow.Since its release in 1952, many other films including "Rainman" and "Forrest Gump" seem also to have pushed director Huston's "masterpiece" aside. Now, however, if Kate Winslet and Leo DiCaprio would care to try an updated version...

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A romantic comedy, but serious issues

This was a delightful film, an absolutely successful romantic comedy, but also looking at some serious issues -- the "love and relationship" issues, and some of the more serious ones of coming out, transgender issues, censorship, bigotry and bigoted violence. These subjects are explored without making the film "a bummer," which is a fine line to walk, and successfully done here. I highly recommend it!

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The Mysterious Twists of Redemption

This novel, a moving allegory of love, loss and the surprising ways in which healing reveals itself, was written in such a way that I was tempted to believe that Hector Mann truly existed. Even though I know Mr. Mann is a fictional character created entirely in the phenomenal mind of Paul Auster, I was vaguely disappointed that I wouldn't be able to seek his films out and fall further in love with him as I have with Buster Keaton and various others. I highly recommend this book to film buffs, to people who enjoy a wonderfully-written story, and to anyone who is tired of the pablum passed off as "literature" as a general rule. You will be turning pages late into the night, and not regret a moment of missed sleep.

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Why only one lid?

I bought this based on reviews. I was surprised though that it only had one lid when it came with two pitchers. It does make good tea though so I'd recommend it, but I think if you provide two pitchers, there should be two lids!

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Best Little Sharpener Ever

I am a sketch monkey. I create storyboards for various clients and sometimes am required to be on site. I have tried a multitude of mobile, and battery operated sharpeners and this is by far the best. The others are either too slow, too weak, or leave the sharpened pencil tip too short. The Panasonic is durable, powerful and reliable. It sharpens the pencil to a very usable and clean point, and leaves enough graphite exposure for rendering larger areas. I have had three, only needing to replace them because my kids or I have dropped them repeatedly. Panasonic electric sharpeners in general have out performed even the most expensive sharpeners I have owned. Great brand.

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Not what I was expecting

We currently upgraded our phone system to a VOIP Shoretel solution and bought 20 Plantronics CS50 USB Headsets for our call center. Initially the volume was too low to even hear the callers voice. We adjusted our phone system to the max (were told nobody has ever gone above a 3 and we are at an 8 max) and all the Windows volume settings turned as high as they can go. At this point the volume is acceptable but nowhere near what it should be. When contacting Plantronics support they advised us to buy there newest model out. NOT WHAT I EXPECTED!!!

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Masterubg tge kabgyage of Web Design

The book is basically a cookbook on converting an existing table based web-site to a combo table/CSS format. After going through the first few chapter I realized a person would not learn much from this book. There is much better books on CSS on the market. Avoid this one.

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RTF Disappointment

I've always been a big fan of rockets with parasite gliders, but this one leaves me cold. The rocket itself isn't bad for a ready to fly kit, but the attached gliders are made mostly of cheesy foam and are inpossible to keep properly trimmed. I guess it might be fun if you like to launch rockets then watch gliders flutter to the ground like dead leaves, but I've got other ideas. This kits sole redeeming quality is the nose cone, which can be scavenged and used to build several other classic Estes kits. If you see it cheap, it might be worth your while, but overall the Shuttle Xpress is a disappointment.

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too frustrating, not worth the trouble

hmm after constantly swearing at this game and punching the wall from dying falling off things and dying a billion times, i finally gave up. i was very near the end at zeus mountain where you fight harpies and archers on rollers and i just couldn't handle the stupid frustrating disappointment that is god of war anymore. the game started off pretty fun and innovative, but after a few levels it just disintegrated into a very uncool and boring 'hey let's make you jump from platform to platform oops you missed it your dead' type of boring wasteful blah game.AVOID

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Downton Abbey Seasons 1 + 2

This set was given to me as a gift. My daughter loves it so much that I decided to get her a set of her own DVD's.

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awkward case

I loved the game.I first saw this game on the dragons lair delux pack and found it very interesting and fun .I hoped for a regular dvd style case but what I got was difficult and clumsy case.it was hard to remove the disk and afraid I might scratch it

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Simple, inexpensive, functional.

I just bought and installed this basket today for my Raleigh Route in Dark Blue (really more of a medium blue, but that's another post...) For color, I went with black - mostly because when I get a rack, it won't be available in white. Besides, the cables and tires and things are black.It looks great and went on with no problems. My intended uses are to toss my lock, my water bottle, and maybe a small bag in there when I ride around town and in the park. I may even make quick runs to the grocery store for last minute items, but I won't be hauling a week's worth of groceries in there.On my bike, the lower support hits the frame right where my metallic Raleigh logo sticker is positioned. For this reason, paint rubbing won't be a problem. I suspect that many who have had that issue are overloading this light duty basket. If my logo weren't thus positioned, I would place a piece of colored duct tape or something over that area to protect the paint anyway.

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Hunting Evil

I would like to share with everyone my thoughts about this book. I think that Carlton Smith is a very lowsy writer. He never interviewed me or "Charloette". He never interviewed my mother or james either. I didn't even find out about this book until 3 months after it was published. I would like everyone to know that I feel that my rights were violated because in the 2nd paragraph on page 179, my real name was printed. Being that I am a minor at the age of 16, I do believe that is against the law.As far as accuracy, it was very accurate (the events where i was victimized) I also don't understand why this book was written before the trial. I am the daughter of Michelle Michaud and I know how "Evil" she really is. She goes beond the meaning of that word.

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OK Ending

Loved all of the books in this series and all the way up to the end it was a great journey but it sort of felt unfinished. I wish that there was more to the ending.

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Good Book

I live in Kentucky and I enjoyed reading this book. If you like historical fiction you would like it, even if you don't have any connection to Kentucky.

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Wonderful family film.

I saw this film in the early 1980's and have been salivating at the idea of owning it on video ever since. It is a wonderful and funny family film!

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Highwave Original Autotray Stoneware Mug

I ordered a 12 ounce, Highwave Original Autotray Stoneware Mug at Amazon.com, because I love mine and wanted my husband to have his own. (He kept borrowing mine!) At first, WinningGifts sent the wrong mug but made good on their mistake. They were very helpful and friendly, let me keep the other stoneware mug and also sent, for no extra charge, a navy blue (my choice) autotray mug within a few days. As it turned out, my husband loved the navy blue mug better than the white. Coffee tastes a lot better in the stoneware mug than in stainless steel or plastic. The mug also has a nice weight and simple, classy design. Coffee does not stay as warm as it would in a Thermos-type container, but for our purposes, that's fine. The only drawback to the design is that the stoneware mug is breakable. (My husband dropped his first Highwave Autotray mug.) So, if you get one, you'll want to be more careful with what will become your favorite travel mug.

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DO NOT BUY THIS!

DO NOT BUY THIS!1. the printing paper jams constantly no matter how I try and adjust. Paper feed is ultra-delicate and snags the tape constantly.2. The keypad layout: note where the 0 and the 00 buttons are? NOT INTUITIVE or consistent with any other machine so I am always accidentally hitting 00 when I meant to hit 0.These two problems are deal killer!!

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great sounds

My son is only 2 months old, but the music is very soothing. Having a seperate remote control is very handy. I place the remote on the door handle in my bedroom, so when the music starts I don't have to bother him. It is nice to be able to change the moving items to different faces and colors. From simple designs for little ones, to more detailed for older ones and soft faced animals for little grabbers - - love it. The soft faced animals are also nice to use outside of the mobile in a playpen, crib or stroller. When the little one gets too big for the mobile part, you can still use the music box to soothe.

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Outstanding

Stiff and solid, yet thin. Made in the USA. Works great for measuring or for use as a straightedge. I found it indispensible on a tiling project and continue to use it for cutting & marking plywood, etc. Highly recommended.

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Wait on the real thing!

The people that released this DVD make me want to throw my DVD player out my window (my big screen TV is too heavy to lift) and land it on their heads. WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?Any true fan of SCTV is willing to wait as long as it takes to get all of the original series INCLUDING Harold Ramis in chronological order the way they SHOULD be released.I bought all of the previous 90-minute volumes, but until you people release this fabulous series the right way, you WILL NOT get any more of my money, you HOSERS!

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Curiosity

My family loves movies in the Napoleon Dynamite genre so we gave this one a whirl. It had "Uncle Rico" (John Gries) from Napoleon who plays a local policeman in this movie. Jeremy Coon who produced some Napoleon family tree movies was also on board. So it did have some of the same touches. But the pacing at times was boring and the humor fell flat when it was so close to brilliant. The characters are classic and the story line is set up for side splitting experiences. But somehow the director doesn't seem to know how to pull it off. The actors are perfect and the costumes are spot-on. I recommend one viewing of this movie for the purpose of experiencing this world. But its just not that funny, and I am a lifelong champion of this type of humor. I am genuinely sad this attempt failed because it had so much going for it.

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Horrendous

This book is a collection of unrelated "expositary" essays on current developments in science. The theme of "mapping" is forced and really doesn't work at unifying the chapters. The book has little or nothing to do with developments in computers or cartography. The author shows little comprehension of what he writes about, especially in the sections devoted to mathematics, and his original thought is fairly shallow. Don't expect it to come back in print.

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Better than a scanner...

I looked for 3 hours for a good scanner online to convert thousands of slides to digital, and was comitted to the task, despite the cumbersome nature of scanner transfer. Once I finally found the perfect scanner, I realized they stopped manufacturing it last year. I eventually stumbled on this product, and decided to give it a try. The transfer is fast, accurate, of good quality, and does not cut off any of the slide. The product is adjustable in both directions and makes slide transfer very efficient.

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This thing SUCKS!!!

I ordered this for my MP5 and it doesnt even fit it....I also have a friend that owns a G3 and it didnt even fit that...I am very pissed off at these people...I called there office to return this product and they have given me the runaround for about 3 weeks now. DO NOT BUY FROM THESE PEOPLE!!!! THEY SUCK!!!!

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Intriguing light reading.

Haven is only very loosely based on The Colorado Kid. That being said, it's still a fun story and having the images of Vince and Dave from Haven made it better for me. It reminds me of the science fiction tales I read in the 1960s. There is no resolution at the end, but that's not the point. So just enjoy a good yarn.

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Excellent for the price !

i bought these recently and was a little skeptical due to the low price but i was pleasantlysurprised. The noise reduction is awesome ! As for audio quality they sound terrible with thenoise reduction off but 100% better with it on. They still sound a little muddy to me lackingin the mids and highs compared to Bose but for less than one third the price I can live with it.For the money I would buy them anytime !

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Finally!

We've all been awhile waiting for the Ruff Ryders 2nd compilation, and here it is, comming at full speed! The Ruff Ryders in house producers keep the cd upbeat and pumpin'! A few songs are just a little on the weird side, but theres enough good songs to cover 'em up. Rappers like DMX, Drag-on, The Lox and others come together with a great cd, I sugguest you buy it. PD

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Did not work at all

Purchased this dispenser - when it arrived it did not work at all; the replacement for the defective product also did not work. Obviously poor workmanship. Thank goodness for Amazon's generous return/refund policy

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Interesting SE Ohio Regional Poetry and Coal Mining History

These two books of Howard Blanchard Potts contain poetry based upon his life in Ohio, primarily the Cambridge and Byesville area. Included are recollections of farm life growing up in the Senacaville area in the 1870's, recollections of coal mines and related railroads, and some of his pithy sayings originally published in his column in local newspapers. However, the main content of both books are his poetry which is actually well written and evokes the more natural and simpler life style prevalent in his childhood.Howard Blanchard Potts was an electrical engineer in various coal mines in SE Ohio. His poetry was pubished during his lifetime in local SE Ohio newspapers as well as in the then Cincinatti Star and the Cleveland Plain Dealer. He was also an artist who paintings were sold throughout SE Ohio and into West Virginia.

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NOT WHAT YOU EXPECT

THERE'S NOT MUCH TO SAY ABOUT THIS MOVIE BECAUSE NOT MUCH WENT ON WORTH TELLING.YOU SAW THAT THE VICTIMS EYES WERE CUT OUT-YOU DIDN'T SEE HIM DO IT.HE NEEDED AS MANY SOULS AS HE COULD GET TO STAY ALIVE,AND BE STRONG.THE EYES ARE THE WINDOW TO A PERSONS SOUL.I DIDN'T LIKE IT.I DIDN'T GET ANY EMOTION FROM IT.I WAS BORED WITH IT.THE ONLY THING TO SAY IS THAT HE KILLED PEOPLE-THAT'S IT.

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A Sad Story

Who would consider Sebastian Junger a top notch journalist after reading A DEATH IN BELMONT? Consistently talking down to his readers, leading them with half truths, conjecture and sophomoric prose Junger eventually gives them nothing. There is no evidence against DeSalvo while the convicted Smith who once tried to shoot a woman in the head had spent hours with the victim and was seen spending her money on a drinking spree. That's what the police call opportunity and motive. Why did Smith hide from the police? Where are the interviews with the jurors, the defense attorney, and the prosecutors? Has itoccurred to Junger that this was a copy cat murder?

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Loved this Series!

My second grade daughter loved this series! These were books that she would read on her own without having to be encouraged to do so. When she took a break from reading the books, she would use her imagination to play out parts of the stories. There are very few books that she's done that with. My one piece of advice with this series is that the first book (In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen) should be read first. It introduces the characters that are in the rest of the books. After that, I'm not sure that it's crucial which order the stories are read until the last 2 books. They should definitely be saved for last. They deal with the cousins leaving Aunt Lucy and then returning for Aunt Lucy's wedding. I'm a big fan of Cynthia Rylant's and these books lived up to her reputation.

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Metric/Standard Tape Measure

Good sound product. Built to last. Easy to read. Stores and travels easily. Used as measuring tape for Special Olympics competition and performed flawlessly.

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SHOULD BE ONLY 50 PAGES LONG!

NICE IDEA - HORRIBLE WRITING - BORING CLICHE' ENDING.Where was the editorial staff?This book should have been only 50 pages long.

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AWESOME book!

I LOVE this book!!! I recieved it as a gift when I was pregnant w/ our 1st child & now I purchase it for my friends when they get pregnant.Sweet & moving book!

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Caution!

This software does NOT work with all versions of Mac -- will not install, and tech support pretty much non-existent (by phone -- no toll-free # and an endless series of holds; by email -- irrelevant responses). Probably an outstanding program for some, but a huge disappointment to this Mac owner.

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Her Best Work Yet

I have to admit that this book is so much better than I ever anticipated..Anne went above and beyond in this epic journy about Jesus finding who he is and why he is...This book only discusses his life at the tender age of 7 & 8...Jesus has just realized who he is, however, he does not yet know what he his meant to do with his life...he does know that there is no escaping death...and he has come to the realization that he must live and learn in every single way possible ... which is why God made him a man born of flesh and blood.If you do plan on reading this book (which I highly recommend that you do), I encourage you to please read the 'Authors Notes' at the end of the book, it is well worth the read...this has to be her best work yet, this is definately a book that you will want to re-read again and again.

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Seems to Work

I bought this even though some reveiwers said it didn't work and that you had to use too much. I followed directions and sprinkled it in a few spots (not over the entire lawn) and after 3 applications there was no more digging in my back yard. I suspect the digging was from squirrels and this stuff seems to work just fine.

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Great item for a reasonable price

This speedometer works well. I did have some trouble getting the sensor lined up at first but it has not moved and works great. I did have to buy some additional zip ties to secure the wires properly. It is a great item I would buy it again.

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Early Sinatra

Early Sinatra at his best. The phrasing and carryover into the lyrics is simply, SINATRA!

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Excellent service

The book is to be used for a women's bible study. We are all very happy with the book. It is a wonderful guide for each lady to study independently all week and then meet to discuss it at our designated time. Excellent book!

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i am really feeling this cd especially track #7.

I would recommend this cd to everyone out there. I would love to see how this artist looks. His voice is really soothing and now i just need a face to go with it so I'll know who I'm thinking about when I'm listening to the songs.

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Keeps me up

On the Rain setting I heard regular, hard popping sounds, and on the Waterfall setting, I kept hearing a high loopy whine. Not conducive to sleep, obviously. If you just need something loud and white noisy, this would be fine, but I'm looking for something that relaxes me, not something that keeps me up.

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one of the best book from mario puzo

I was awestruck when I finish the book it was so complete like none of his other work. Great book from a great author.

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A Flowery Disappointment

To get the harshness out of the way: I felt that this book was a waste of my time. This too-clever narrative is full of a rabbit-hole of small anecdotes, if you can call them that, that add up to a whole bunch of nothing. The author is seems to be making love to the thesaurus. I know I am not the most highbrow reader, but I feel like I can tell when the pretense is trumped up, and in this case it certainly is. A few bits made me smirk but if that's all the nice things I can say about 200 pages I might as well have played bejeweled for 8 hours.The real disappointment was that I felt that if Harrison relaxed and didn't try so hard, there is the marrow of an interesting story waiting to have some substantial flesh added to it underneath the smoke and mirrors. And it seems like he has the cleverness to pull it off - he's just using it to talk down to the reader instead of bring us along.

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Nothing but Excellent

I loved Mistress because it portrays the "behind the scenes" of what producing a movie is truly about. I loved Sheryl Lee Ralph in this movie because it portrays what just be me going on in our movie industry. Sheryl is an excellent actress and need to be seen in more excellent movies. Excellent producing/directing on DeNiro's part.

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Roma Violenta

A wonderful CD with a plenty of nice tunes. Totally instrumental, most of them are made in disco-rock style with wah-wah guitars and stuff like this. I've got a big collection of such a music (from Cinevox, Easy Tempo, Crippled et cetera) but this one is something special. Completely different from "Beretta 70" by Crippled Dick Hot Wax, "Roma Violenta" CD is much closer to Super Vixens of Mood Mosaic series. A perfect one to listen it at home and in your CD-player while walking for pleasure.

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It's a hoot!

The Last of the Blonde bombshells has tremendous star power as well as a tender plot which takes one back to WWII as well as modern times. I find it a "feel-good movie" that can be watched and enjoyed more than once!

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Classical heart

On the occasion of Dave Brubeck's 90th birthday I watched a documentary about him, his life and his music. I had not known of his classical music works and I was intrigued. I bought this to get a taste of the work. It is a nice example of this side of an extremely creative musician/composer. His heart is as evident in this work as it is in his jazz.

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Sturdy, fun, low-impact walking

Have owned this machine for a couple of years and it has held up perfectly. Surprisingly sturdy and comfortable for the price. In addition to its cardio purpose, the smooth, low-impact motion is kind to sensitive knees, great for loosening up achy lower back and hips, and helpful for stretching. Have owned other exercise equipment but this is the one I actually use because it's more fun. Note: Although it folds for long-term storage, it's way too awkward for moving on a daily basis, so it really needs a place of its own.

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Waste of Money Clamp Light.

Overpriced, Terrible Product. Took FOREVER to ship.Save your self some money and go buy a clamp lamp from Home Depot, as that's all this product is.Can't close the lid to my aquarium with the light clamped on. Everything screws on so loosely, that if you barley touch it -- it all falls apart.REALLY DISAPPOINTED!

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Great unit with great customer service as well

Much has already been written here about the functionality of the unit, so I'll just say I agree and couldn't be happier with the mapping, software, voice directions, Bluetooth, etc.I wanted to add my two cents about my customer service experience after the car adapter fell apart during the first month of use. (I don't think it was generally poor quality, but defects happen.) The hold time on the support time was long, since it's right after the holidays and everyone is calling, but a quick email to their tech support and Garmin is sending me a new cable - no need to prove the old one broke, no need to ship it, get an RMA, or any of that hassle. That's good considering it's only a $20 accessory.I waited to write the review til I had some idea of customer service and that experience has added to the great experience I've gotten with the device itself. Highly recommended!

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Horrible Picture quality, banding issues. Good Audio

TV properly broken in. Using S-Video inputs. Using DVD and DirecTV sources.Problems:1. banding that everyone talks about2. picture quality is bad. i tried every setting in the menus to tweak it. color reproduction and fragmentation are the notably bad effects.3. my remote died after a year. prob due to bad batteries. but nonetheless, other remotes of mine have stood up to that b4.the ergonomics of the remote is horrible btw. really really bad.Good stuff:1. surround sound is awesome for a tv. but doesn't matter or come into effect if u use a 5.1 system externally.

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Please Note: Only pitched roof covered!

I love the Edition DETAIL's series of Construction Manuals. These books have taken some of the examples from their wonderful magazines series but is much more comprehensive. It covers the history of the materials, construction methods, material properties, example of projects built recently (within the past 10 yrs) and drawings of the enlarged details precisely and clearly labled. The price is a bit steep but I believe the book is well worth the price because you'll have a hard time finding books like these (concentrated on details) on the market (if you did please share the titles with us). One drawback on books like these is there's a danger the construction methods and details demonstrated in the book could become outdated as the years pass on. Another thing I would like to point out particular to the Roof Construction Manual is the book only covers pitched roof (otherwise I would have given it five stars).

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Too full of themselves

While some of the information was good and interesting almost all of the characters talked like they were so sure of themselves and their opinions were the only right ones.

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A family favorite!

Gamewright makes excellent games for children and this one is no exception.Players collect ingredients such as frog juice and salamanders to complete spells and earn points. This fun game requires fundamental use of strategy and some simple math, thus hiding some eduction in the guise of fun.As a parent of two children, I have played plenty of simple-notioned games that bored me to tears, but this is a game that adults can enjoy along with their children.

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good pictures, but unusable.

The paints were all dried out and not able to be used. The pictures are incredibly small, and the lines are way to faint. I think you pay for the book of the history of paint-by-numbers, which frankly, I could care less about. I am writing a not to the company, and am very unsatisfied with this product.

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Review Phil. Flyers, Bob Kelly

While reviewing total hockey book, there was noticed that the stats on Bob (Battleship) Kelly and Bob (Houndog) Kelly should be reversed. Houndog never played with the Flyers, and Battleship never played for the Penguins.

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So much to do, almost confused the kid!

Purchased for our 17 mos old little girl. At first she appeared totally overwhelmed and was not sure what to do with this thing. But the more she explored, the more she discovered and the greater the fun.It is well built, sturdy and very safe (no sharp corners or removable pieces).

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Classic Introduction for Biblical Study

John Nelson Darby was the father of dispensationalism. (C.I. Scofield edited Darby's system in the extremely popular "Scofield Reference Bible.") This set of commentaries is extremely helpful to those who wish a deeper study the Holy Bible. Much more than a devotional commentary, "The Synopsis" gives an overview of the Bible from the dispensational, premillenial prespective. A valuable addition to any theological library. After J. Vernon McGee's "Through the Bible," this is the most important commentary set to have at your disposal.

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Disappointed

I chose it thinking good movie for my grandchildren......little disappointed / too shallowand didn't hold their interest. No, would not recommend it.

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It was a page turning book that scared me out of my shoes

I've never read a book as fast as I did this one. White shark brought back all the terror of Jaws and made me even more scared of the water. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who whats a good scare.

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Should not have wasted my money!

When I heard about how exciting this book was I just had to order it.I wasted my money.Not only is it poorly written (she should have hired a ghost writer), making it almost impossible to read; her attempted use of "big" terms and words that were obviously out of place made the style of writing HORRIBLE.I didn't realize KFOR fired her. ...doesn't surprise me. Why would Hussaini bother to sue channel four if was a terrorist. I would think he would be too busy getting out of town.There is NO WAY McVeigh would have teamed with Muslims. He was ready to commit suicide to set off the bomb. A suicide bomber will not take money to enact an act of terrorism.Poor journalism, poor writing. Sad book. Wasted money. Anybody want it?

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Harry Potter is Hotter!

This book opens me up to a new world of imagination and way of looking at the world, not to mention a variety of fictional places, things, and characters with interesting names. The things that really stick in my memory are "Quidditch", "The Golden Snitch", and "Devil's Snare". Not to mention the revolting "Bertie Bott's Every-Flavor Beans", sort of a Jelly Belly Spoof, only with flavors like *cough* earwax. And the names make me laugh, like Malfoy, Dumbledore, and Valdimort. LOL I know this may sound like a cliche, but Harry Potter is cool no matter what age you are. I remember I started reading my younger sisters' copy of the Sorcerer's Stone, until she caught me. The madness and craze drove me to see the movie, then I became totally obsessed, and I had to buy the copy of the book! I must say it was a very riveting book and has gotten me into the habit of reading again! Thank you J.K. Rowling!

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What Goes Around Comes Around

I, like so many other blind sheep, dismissed the Atkins plan for many years. I did so because of all the alarmist propaganda put out by the Medical Establishment that this diet was "dangerous". I believed them even though I had solid evidence to the contrary. Back in 1972, a high school friend who was grossly overweight went on the Atkins diet. Before my eyes, he took off 80 lbs - and kept it off! For thirty years! No ill effects! In short, it was just propaganda by the Medical Establishment, and now the truth is finally coming out. Fortunately, Dr. Atkins, like Mahatma Gandhi, stuck to his guns and has never yielded grounds to the hyenas who tried to discredit him.

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Great guide for designing networks

I got this book expecting an easy way to pass the CCDA exam, what I got was a whole lot more. This book is excellent for anyone who ever needs to plan, analyze or install a computer network. It covers not only all the technical information that was on the exam (very strong on WAN technologies) but also the practical application of how to determine the best network for your needs, then test and implement accordingly. It has step by step instructions for planning, implementing and testing. The author also covers troubleshooting not only from a technical standpoint but also from a client needs analysis perspective. I did pass the CCDA exam, although there was nothing too easy about it, all the information was covered in this book and I came away with confidence that I can plan and troubleshoot intelligently any network from a high level. I now apply a lot of this information in my daily work. If this is your career goal, get the book and you'll won't be disappointed.

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The best by Disney yet

I am a long time fan of Disney and a true critic of their movies and music. I analyze each movie and soundtrack till it is exhausted. When I heard Phil Collins was going to do the music, I was psyched. When I first turned on the music after purchasing this CD, I was immersed in the heavy drums and it felt like I was in the jungle. I was so impressed by the soundtrack and was in awe about how well it tied into the movie. Do yourself a favor and buy it!

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Engaging and Educational

An easy-to-read, engagng and fascinating book, and a fascinating approach to history, viewing empires and historical events through the key beverage of the time. Not only did I learn a great deal about the beverages discussed, but I learnt a great deal of history too and the key themes and beliefs of the time.I did wish at times for more detail and more history, but Tom Standage has done a fine job with this book.

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A little on the heavy side

I thought that this earring would be lighter. It actually makes your earlobe droop. Nice look, but too heavy.

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pretty bad

Luckily I did not purchase this book - I only checked it out from the library. The story is about a group of children who try to figure out what kind of bug layed the golden eggs. They think they find out, then they are wrong again and again. This book is too wordy for a new reader. My daughter, 7 did not enjoy reading this book at all.

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An Instant Classic

The amazing Cyndi shines in this eclectic collection of standards. Her imaginative and understated approach combined with her talent for imbuing songs with rich emotion makes each of these well known standard a delight to rediscover. And her ability to shift gears is amazing, from her gospel-soul vocals on the title track At Last, to the somber, achingly beautiful delivery of Walk On By, to the Afro-Cuban liveliness of her infectious vocals on Stay. The amazing Ms. Lauper proves that she can not only sing all types of music but she does so with exceptional skill and style. This is truly a collection of songs to cherish and this album should garner Cyndi the attention and respect she so richly deserves.

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Product does not match the picture

It's a spray can and the cologne is not as strong as it is in the glass bottle. I'm using it because it's not worth the hassle to send it back; I just won't buy from this vendor again.

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A Masterpiece!

Probably one of the best CD's I have heard in the past five years. The music is incredible and the words are well written. They have a hint of Rush and a hint of Trans-Siberian Orchestra. One of my favorites off the CD is "Crossing the Frame". This one should not be missed and you won't be sorry for buying it.

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Only one pair!!!!

Socks were great, but I thought there would be more then one pair.....grim sauce. They should advertise that a wee bit more!!!!

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Perfect

This dress is perfect! I ordered 4 of these dresses in black & pink for my wedding in March. They came in on a good time & I love them! The dresses ran a little bigger than I anticipated (about 2 sizes bigger), but they are great! I love them and will for sure order from this company again!

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Camp Kit

This kit has worked fine through many camping trips. It is light weight but durable. I believe it was a good purchase.

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so honest it hurts..

Liz Phair's classic debut tells it like it is in the twisted 90's world of love. All of the songs on this album are the painful truth about guys. Liz Phair, on occasion, sounds like my diary being read back to me. She's had the experience and knows what she's writing about. The lyrics come out powerful and perfect. One of the best songs on the album is "Flower", as it is to-the-point yet poetic. Another great song is "F--- and Run". Liz ponders where all the classic bubble-gum relationships have gone, making you ask yourself why you didnt write the same exact words into song. It's that honest. The first two songs on the album had a sound similar to the Stones, while the rest had a sound all their own. Every song is unique both lyrically and musically. I recommend this album to any woman currently BREATHING, as Liz may sound like a therapist to you on many occasions.

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not size advertised

I bought two of these am returning because reg size only 70"x41" not 76"x48" alittle small I dont like being missled I want what I ordered.Problem NOT with amazon therm a rest company is problem

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Water pump qiuit working after 3 weeks - only kept it because

I got a good price on it - so I kept it (though the water pump quit working) because the filter in the back did such a great job of collecting dust and cleaning the air. Would not have been worth the cost of returning for shipping.

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Absolutely chilling; I've read it twice already

I can't say whether I believe every story in this is true, but all are scary, compelling, and definitely make you want to avoid graveyards.I've read this book twice already. It is absolutely one of the best ghost books ever written.

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It's Ok

It is an Ok product for the price. The pictures are some what blurry but other than that it's great.

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Brings Back Memories - Recommended

"The Carol Burnett Show: Carol's Favorites" is a collection of 16 episodes and a reasonable amount of extras. My wife had asked for this collection for Christmas and I am glad we got it for her.The episodes selected are all genuinely entertaining and was a good sampling of the shows best bit and skits. We watched these with our two teen children and they really enjoyed the shows.I would have liked to get a more complete set, but this one was very worthwhile.Recommended!CFH

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Scratched after a year

I'm still hopeful that the coating isn't as poisonous as the regular teflon pans.As other reviews have said, you can't soak this, scrub this, dish-wash this, or anything else fun. And who hasn't let a pan sit overnight with some water in it when you finished dinner late? Bang, the warranty is void and you have some permanent scratches on the pan (apparently water can loosen the finish? not very 'permanent' by my book then).I don't know what else to suggest yet :( We got these for our wedding and are shopping for new ones - expensive for only a year or two of work!

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Useful in Stimulating Ideas

I judge a book like this one by whether it stimulates ideas I can use in my business. Since my business is very much effected by the ideas in Blur, I found it very rewarding. I learned much that will cause me to adjust my business to be more competitive in the market of the future. If you are in a position to use this material, this may prove to be a very valuable book. If you are just reading for pleasure, it may not be the best book of its type. I read "The Death of Distance" at the same time as this book, and I found "Blur" many times more useful in generating ideas. This is subjective; however, a creative person may find this evaluation useful.

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cute, pretty, but not a keeper...

i enjoyed getting this book out of the library to look at, but it just wasn't a keeper, although being an artist i'm tempted to buy it simply for it's design qualities. the spells are good,yes, but it's really a book aimed at dabblers who want something that looks *magickal*. it was a fun read, but not worth the money. ah well, eh? ^_^

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Principal's New Clothes

The Principal's New Clothes is a story I would not recommend. I purchased it with the idea of comparing and contrasting with the classic The Emperor's New Clothes. I was unable to do that because the story was so different. I would not buy this again because it did not meet my ideas and plans. However, the story on its own is cute.

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