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0	Not great.	The rules were poorly written and the game play seems random and poorly thought out. These guys had a good idea and wasted it on a bad game design. It coudl have been silly and I would have been happy - this is just a BAD GAME DESIGN.	negative
1	Outstanding.....I can relate to the music AND the kids love it!	This CD may just be the coolest kid's music I've ever heard!! The beats are bumpin with an old school flavor and the lyrics, which are sung by the kids themselves are hilarious."Kids That Rock" sounds like the Beastie Boys "& Girls" if they were back in grade school. If you are a fan of music then you have to get this. If you are a fan of hip hop and rap, then you REALLY have to get this. Awesome CD!!	positive
0	Fragile!	We broke two of these before we gave up and bought a digital one. Because you have to shake it hard to get it ready to use it's very easy to drop it. And you only have to drop it once for it to shatter. The product works like it is supposed to but digital is much less of a hassel.	negative
1	Take a blender...	... toss in Duncan Sheik for soft sensitivity, Dave Matthews for pure, fearless ambience, and you have reasonably something close to John Mayer... but he is very much his own guy. A couple of my friends have been telling me for months to check him out... and, paranoid me, thinking he would be a potential boy-band swooner with a guitar, I didn't give him a chance until I saw him perform at the Grammys. And now, I've all but worn out this disc. Every song is nothing short of amazing... all simple yet pensive, and incredibly easy to listen to. I can't wait to hear more from this guy!	positive
0	Bah	Cheap and only works for a small amount of time. I bought these because after I was flooded out by Sandy I needed a few extra outlets because most were not working downstairs. I needed a few and because we were putting all this money into everything and were not paid by the insurance (and did not think we would be) we needed to get the cheapest ones. These are too cheap! Just spend the 2 or 3 extra dollars and get a better one then these, they look better and last allot longer....	negative
1	Another fine Brazilian MPB album	This is one of several records by Brazilian artist Chico Buarque that have the same title ("Chico Buarque"). This one is from 1978, and is quite good.	positive
1	Simple and effective!	Great book with many recommendation for exercises, diet and equipment. Every exercise is illustrated well and the models are not bodybuilders that help to establish realistic goals.	positive
0	Nice looking...poor longevity	I purchased this drive from Amazon on 6/22/08 and a little over a year later it is getting ready to die.I made my selection based on the good reviews for this drive.It certainly is attractive and compact and it was a fine drive for the about the first 9 months or so, then it started to whine a bit occasionally.Now it whines, grinds, and clicks almost constantly. It's clear it is not long for this world.Seems like it lasted just long enough to get past warranty.Does anyone make a USB drive with some staying power? I would like to get 3 or 4 years out of one. May be that is expecting too much.Since one of the main uses of such drives is for backups, it appears I need a backup drive for my backup drive.I am going to try a FANTOM USB drive next.	negative
1	Cozy	I bought these for my husband to wear in cold weather. He says they are not as warm as some he has had before - but does have a nice non-skid bottom so he can wear them outside if he needs to.	positive
0	Unfortunately bad 2nd attempt	I picked up the Nanny Diaries audiobook when I started having a longer commute to work - it was great! I almost hoped there was traffic in the mornings! :) So naturally I sought out any other books by McLaughlin and Kraus and found this one. Unfortunately, it's terrible!!! The plot is all over the place, yet it's not interesting or intriguing in the least. The characters are either unlikable, underdeveloped or unrealistic. Things about the girls' writing style really start to get old, like repeating phrases or expletives 3 times (if you've read it, you know what I mean). And as far as the audiobook goes, the authors are the ones who read it, and they are terrible at it. Their voices annoy me to the point that I'd rather listen to a radio morning show with obnoxious DJs and sound effects.	negative
0	As a teacher, I found the "sports coach" tone distracting.	There are already dozens of creative writing "how to" books on the market...Why make a student spend this much for a book that's overloaded and at times condescending.	negative
0	why can' buy just tip only; like for others.	I am wondering why I can't buy the tips only; as I did for the T730 Motorola Phone I'm currently using. I was able to buy just the extra tips; without the unit, for it. I think it's just a way to get users to spend more than they have to.	negative
1	Outstanding realistic fiction!	Sawyers gives accounts of eager young men who are headstrong in their beliefs as they move through their fighting efforts against the other side. He blends his fictional and non-fictional characters with accounts of Civil War history that leave the reader feeling that he is right there with the Confederate and Union forces! This book is a must-read for all history buffs! Can't wait for the sequel!	positive
0	Fill amount uncertain; leaks half the time	Since I cannot tell exactly how much water to put in here, I've taken to measuring out the water in a liter container, pouring that in, hand-tightening the unit, then pressurizing with a CO2 cartridge.At least half the time a bunch of water leaks out and I have to release water manually until the leakage stops.I use the same amount every time, tighten it securely, etc. so I'm not sure what's going on. But ultimately I don't care - the lack of a visual method for checking the fill-amount renders this device impractical. I could use less water...which means I'll be underfilling, using more CO2, and having to refill more frequently.The glass bottles are more expensive but ultimately the way to go. Save your money and skip this one.	negative
0	Why is this woman on CD?	The selections are all the same, production is weak. Why does this women get to make an album? Her voice is very ordinary, her talent minimal. I imagine even her fans will be disappointed. I always wonder why she isn't embarrassed to be in front of people.	negative
0	1.75 thumbs down	I thought this game stank on ice. I wouldn't spend good money on this game. The game is too simple, too cartoonish, too boring. There are some times that it was amusing, but not enough to justify spending money. I found myself returning the game the same day I rented it. This game should have been released for the PS1.	negative
0	Fan blades break easily (bought 2 of these)	We bought one of these, and the fan blades broke after 1 days use. We returned it to the store, and picked up a second. Those blades lasted a month. The design is very poor, and these blades will probably continue to break.The cooler also fits awkwardly on your lap, because of the way the cord exits the cooler. As a mechanical engineer, I consider this a very poor design.	negative
0	55 dollars really?	i know you guys have a good boom mic but 55$ really for a boom mic? do you really need to inflate it that much?	negative
0	Helicopter	This was a cute gift that broke the first time it was used. It is very fragile and is not for children. I bought it for my husband. The recharge plug that goes to the plane broke the first time it was plugged in. After that, you couldn't charge the plane.	negative
1	Umbra: A must have.	This book is a wonderful tool for any storyteller who wants to run a game which goes further than just going out and beating things up. It gives a glimpse of the other side of the gauntlet which allows you to run games full of depth, symbolism and meaning. It also give new locations for going out and killing people if you need them.With a description of how the werewolves see the umbra, the near realms, rules systems, story seeds and insights in how to do the umbra justice in the game, this book can transform your games for the better. It did mine.	positive
0	Want to Puke Every Time I hear "Grey's Anatomy"	All you [guys] who have never heard of "Grey's Anatomy" or watched it, like yours truly, make sure that you're ready for the cheesiest crap the mankind has ever seen. This was a gift for my wife; oh boy did I make a mistake. For those out there who think that waterboarding is torture I say try watching this pathetic crap. Let's drop the waterboarding and make all those suspects watch this show just fifteen minutes at time, they'll give it all up, no problem, only not to watch this nonsense. God, every time I see or hear words "Grey's Anatomy" I just want to gauge my own eyes out. Before I was forced to watch the whole fifteen minutes of this crap I have had little bit of respect for that douchebag Patrick Dempsey, but having seen him in this sleazy soap I made a commitment never to watch anything that has his name on it or is in any way associated to him or any of those other [D list] losers in the show.	negative
0	Just Awful	I started out hoping for some kind of drama, eventually, but the sickening sweetness was unrelenting. Combined with the fact these people had no business owning a large, strong working-breed dog. Gosh, the trouble they got themselves into -- how cute! Still cute. Forever cute. I started to flip through it. Then just flipped to the end. Started disgusted with the owners for one reason, wound up more disgusted for another. If you know anything at all about dogs, do not buy this book.	negative
0	Don't buy it! Unless you like really loud rattling noises...	Stay far away from this product. The pump is very poorly isolated from the hood assembly. If you don't get it seated JUST EXACTLY right, it vibrates like crazy, causing a HORRIBLE noise. Very loud. What's worse, it seems that even if you do get it seated right, over time it shifts causing the vibration noise again. I am extremely unhappy with this. Sure, it looks nice and is convenient, but unless you have total hearing loss or live in an assembly plant, the noise makes it a worthless purchase. I'd give it zero stars if I could.	negative
1	The most unbelievable tape of all time!!!!	This video rocks the house with unbelievable summaries of some of the greatest matches to ever go down in the July WCW Pay Per View event named Bash at the Beach. You'll see stars such as Sting, Cactus Jack, Big Van Vader, Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Rowdy Roddy Piper, and so many more in this high flyin', death defyin', total chaos of wrestling video. It is a must for every wrestling fan!!!	positive
1	Great toy for a little boy to feel BIG!	My 2-1/2 year old son received this for Christmas. He & his older siblings have been playing with it non-stop. It has just the right controls for him to be able to operate on his own. It doesn't have but a 7 foot range on the receiver, but it hasn't bothered him. Great gift for toddlers.	positive
1	Great Miniseries!	Possibly one of the best miniseries of its kind, Poldark has everything, historical drama, family rivalries, intrigue, romance, comedy and soap opera. Although the limitations of the studio filming are visible at times and the DVD image is not the best, one would think that a PAL production would come off looking better on a DVD by having more resolution, the series itself makes up for the technical short comings.Poldark is well acted, otherwise the it could not hold up and the good reputation the series has would not have come about. Robin Ellis was well cast, he's a likable character as are many of the other characters both good and bad! The character of Judd sometimes steals the show with his awful and charming actions.It just such a fun lark, the series, which really does seem to bring to life the period it's set in well. The viewer is left always pulling the the Poldarks. It is a series that also has a rewatchable value and can be enjoyed time and time again.	positive
1	Puppy's Favorite Toy!!!	My German Shepherd looooves his Romp-N-Roll! We have several Jolly Pet dog toys and I would highly recommend them, especially for dogs that destroy other toys quickly. We have gone through quite a few toys, and few last more than a couple of hours. But the Romp-N-Roll has lasted for more than two months and it is still my puppy's favorite toy. Even though it is 8 inches in diameter, he can bite the ball and carry it around. And it doesn't puncture! But he usually grabs it by the rope, run around the yard, play tug-of-war, and then shake his head vigorously smacking himself silly! I wish we had purchased this toy first before all the others we had to dispose of because he tore them apart.	positive
0	The Tick - poorly done.	Really poor quality. Obviously copied from a TV set. This may be the only way to purchase the series, but be aware that it's a low grade recording. For Tick fans this will be acceptable.	negative
0	No disclosure	Caveat emptor. There is no indication on Amazon that these are rerecorded versions, not the original versions! iTunes discloses this.	negative
0	Where's the Amaretto??	Astounding that this coffee has no smell or taste of amaretto whatsoever. I know it's decaf but it doesn't even smell or taste like coffee. It's bitter and has an odd flavor. Worst of all, you can't return food items. I wasted $36.	negative
1	Microsoft Excel	Wonderful program, allows a lot of options that are not available with other similarly advertised spreadsheets. Very user friendly.	positive
0	Not what I expected	Don't let the photo fool you. These models are not average sized. They are very short. The costume reaches mid calf on most average height males. The sleeves are not open at the ends or trimmed. The hat could only be worn by a child. The sizing is very small. This will only fit the thinnest person. I will not ever order a rubies product again.	negative
1	A Surprisingly Good Book	I like it when a book surprises me. I like it better when a book turns out to be surprisingly good. "Audrey Hepburn's Neck" certainly accomplishes both.Toshi is the main character who grows up in rural Japan then moves to Tokyo where he dates American women and thus learns about the big city and about American women - particularly the cultural differences between Japanese and Americans. At first, author Alan Brown illustrates this in an elegant, entertaining and almost whimsical manner. But what starts as something seemingly superficial turns much deeper as Toshi discovers much more about himself and what it means to be truly Japanese."Audrey Hepburn's Neck" is a quick, enjoyable read that will "surprise" you with its powerful and intelligent theme.	positive
1	SUCH A CUTE SET	I ORDERED THIS TO GIVE TO MY TEENAGER ON HER 15TH BIRTHDAY WHEN SHE WILL START LEARNING HOW TO DRIVE HERSELF. I COULD NOT BELEIVE THE VALUE WHEN I GOT THIS TODAY. BARBIE, SKIPPER AND A CAR...MY OLDEST IS 23 AND LEARNING TO DRIVE AND SHE COLLECTS BARBIES TOO, SHE HAD A FIT OVER THIS. NOW I AM GOING TO ORDER HER ONE AND MY 3 YR. OLD ONE TO PLAY WITH. WHETHER YOU COLLECT OR YOUR CHILD PLAYS WITH THIS, YOU WILL LOVE IT. I SAY GRAB IT BEFORE ITS GONE.	positive
1	The performance was amazing - worth having in your collection	Of course I am reviewing this item before it is released, because I was able to listen to the performance live, and watch it on television on Great Performances.The PBS broadcast was spoiled by terrible compression artifacts in the video, plus annoying audio dropouts, pops and clicks. I am looking forward to this DG release so that we can re-live this performance for years to come without these distracting flaws.Dudamel's interpretation of the Mahler was detailed, exceptionally well prepared, and exciting. Every nuance came through, every melody was clearly heard, and the orchestral balance was flawless.Truly a triumphant premier performance by an impressive young conductor.	positive
1	Great entertainment for surfers or surfer wannabees	I grew up watching this movie. I love it. The surfing is great. I'd have to recommend it to anybody who enjoys the sport of surfing. "Beat in howly buddy this is our wave!!" There are a lot of great one-liners too!	positive
0	Where's my confirmation E-Mail, bud?	I ordered this CD a week ago and so far I don't have so much as an e-mail confirming my order. Should I expect this CD before or after the next presidential inauguration?	negative
0	Horrible	Crude sexual encounters mixed with a far fetched plot made this read a total waste of time.	negative
0	Do not waste your money!	I do not care for this book at all. I had read such good reviews but it is really strange and moves very slowly. I would not recommend it.	negative
0	HORRIBLE!!!	wish i could give a zero or negative star. please don't make Gigli 2. yes we're right...we don't like this movie!	negative
1	Loved it!	This was one of my favorite books when I was a child. I loved reading it again and plan to share it with my grandchildren.	positive
1	Part libertarian revenge fantasy, part manifesto, but enjoyable.	I liked Molon Labe, and while I am largely sympathetic with the author's political viewpoint, I did not like the violence against the federal political figures in the book. Other that that, it's a good, solid read. It made me want to move to Wyoming.I'm not a gun owner, but I support the Second Amendment. I hate to think that the author is subscribing to violence if the libertarian view does not prevail. There is a Christian viewpoint in the book, but the author seems to believe in taking up arms against the feds if things get to that point (see 1 Peter 2:17 and Romans 13:1-17 for a much worse situation than we have in the United States in 2010 -- and remember that Peter and Paul had no concept of a representative democracy).My hope is that things do not come to that point...and maybe, just maybe, beginning in November, they will not.	positive
1	Tracy's back	I think this is one of the best album releases I've heard in quite a while. Tracy's voice is strong as is the material. I do have to say that the first listen, left me wanting more, but as I took a more a concentrated listen the second time around, I found the material to be well written and very well arranged. I think any fan of country music or Tracy Lawrence will be happy with this release. My only wish is that Tracy had some original material on this release as is a very gifted songwriter.	positive
1	great song information.	This book contains a great analyzation of All of the songs on nirvana cds, this is mostly the authors opinion but it sounds mostly right... END	positive
1	warms perfectly	We bought this warmer after returning the Munchkin brand warmer (which never heated enough). We don't have use for the cooler portion of this product, but the warmer has worked great for my husband, who is usually the one to use it. He hasn't had any problems adjusting the water level and has never had to resort to running the bottle under hot water from the faucet. It takes up more counter space than we'd like, but it works and that makes it worth it.	positive
1	have this dog	have this dog and want more of these products so i can learn all there is to know about the alaskan malamute	positive
1	Gungrave...not quite what you might expect	Those thinking this is another version of Trigun will be disappointed. Gungrave is actually a lot deeper and more complex. The lead is short on dialouge, but the story has more depth and character development than most anime. The first DVD is more about the main character's past than about the reanimated killing machine he's become, but it definitely leaves you wanting more.	positive
0	CTEK 3300	I purchased the battery charger and three battery quick connectors for my snowmobiles and Harley-Davidson motorcycle. It only lasted for a little over 7 months. You have to send it out of the county for warranty. I am not very happy. I will probably look at the Battery Tender Jr for my next purchase.	negative
0	Fairly Unbalanced.	While I may agree that Clinton did some harm to our country - i.e. the various world trade agreements, his DEA going after marijuana smokers, he is not as bad as Mr. Lowry paints in this book. But I suspect the book was not written with me in mind.As for Mr. Clinton's patriotism, Mr. Lowry should look in the mirror and ask him self why he has not served his country. While it is more difficult to be patriotic in uniform, it is also more honest. Mr. Lowry, it you are a true patriot, get thee to Iraq in a uniform then I will believe your patriotism. After all, your picture shows you to be young and in good health.	negative
0	Yes, piece of Junk indeed	My Razr started to play funny games on me. Seems like sometimes it refuses to charge my batteries...So I decided to buy something extra to charge the batteries without the phone...It worked once and then died... Apparently the power adapter died after about 24 hours...I tried another adapter and if it lights the unit, no charging is happening...I already disposed of the wrapping so I cannot even send it back... I lost 20$ plus shipping for this PIECE OF JUNK!Is it visible I am not happy at all?	negative
1	A must have for Volkswagen owners!	I bought this book after reading good things about it on several places and my expectations were high when I received it.The book is written for beginners with no prior knowledge of engine repair which is a good thing for me.I have already (after only having the book for two weeks) repaired my starter and fixed some elecrical problems thanks to the book.My only negative comment on the book is regarding the layout. At first I tried to find specific sections of the book via the table of contents but it was hard since it is not always obvious what a chapter contains by reading the the chapter names. After spending some time reading the book and getting familiar with the book and how it is planned this is no longer an issue.I strongly recommend this book.	positive
1	Essential Blur	Blur is, hands down, the best British rock band of the last 15 years (yes, even better than Radiohead...Blur did it FIRST, did it better, and without the ridiculous overhyping and pretension). This box set contains all of Blur's 22 singles (up to the point that this was released...they released 4 more singles....Music is My Radar, Out of Time, Crazy Beat, and Good Song) and their b-sides, all in the original sleeves. Blur is one of those bands (along with Suede) where the b-sides were usually top-notch quality, and that's borne out in this set. Check out Young and Lovely, Ultranol, Explain, No Monsters in Me, Bone Bag, Peach, Tame, Magpie, All We Want, All Your Life, and Polished Stone (just to name a few)! Fantastic. While this is hard to find, especially in America, for a true Blur fan, it's essential.	positive
0	Panasonic ks tsc11w telephone	My opinion? This phone is a piece of crap. I have to hold a flashlight up against it to see the caller ID display. Also the sound quality is too low. When I called Panasonic for technical support, I never did get a live person on the phone.	negative
0	Yawwwwn...	I'm sorry to say the Midnight Express series has nothing that would even allow me to listen to these straight through. For a more interesting listen mixed by a real dj, check out DJ Spinna's "Raiding The Crates"- he does the Guidance catalog some good. and to the Guidance staff: excellent job on the A&R ing, but get real Dj's to mix your sound not some fat dude w/ a goatee and pony tail sitting behind a computer, programming tracks.... watch out he's gonna spill his Diet Coke all over the mixing board!	negative
1	Very Clear Sound	I like wired headsets as they seem to be much louder and clearer then Blue Tooth. These are very clear and inexpensive.	positive
1	quality plus	This single really kicks ass, theres no other way to explain it.Great quality metal whatever u wanna call it... They have a unique sound and i recommend this to anyone who is sick of mainstream crap and wants their moneys worth> check it out...	positive
0	brace	very unusual brace . I had a hard time trying to figure out how it worked. Not very impressed. I would definitely try something else.	negative
0	For Beginners only	I bought this book to expand my studies from a "Windows 95 Registry" book I previously read. I honestly only browsed the book and found that most of what was in it (besides the authors perception of things) was stuff I knew already from the "other" book I read. I tried telling myself I was being arrogant and to give the book a chance but within 3 days I returned the book because it failed to change my mind of my original assessment. Not worth the $50 I paid.	negative
0	Do not buy!!!!!!!	Do not buy this vaporizer. It is a very noisy vaporizer. It makes a loud bubbling and blowing sound. It sprayed water out all over my hard wood floors and took the finish off the floor.	negative
1	So, you don't buy Stone's conspiracy theory?	Whether or not the film answers the questions surrounding the death of President Kennedy, it does boast bravura performances from Tommy Lee Jones, Donald Sutherland, Kevin Bacon, and, in a small yet memorable cameo, Larry Hagman. John Williams also contributes a very subtle yet powerful score, simultaneously ominous and poignant.	positive
1	Wonderful Aural Carnival	This album has created it's own world and it's own sound. It's an odd but endearing listening experience that makes me feel the way reading Geek Love made me feel. The album seems to have it's own history and it's own future, and while you are listening to it, you become one of it's privledged carnies.	positive
0	WORST SERVICE EVER	I ordered this as a gift in Oct. 2006. In Feb 2007 I called to cancel the subscription and receive a refund. It's now been three weeks and over 12 calls later...STILL NO REFUND. I keep getting passed back and forth between amazon and the magazine company. Nobody knows who is responsible nor do they record a call log of what is going on. Each time I call in, it seems as though it's the first time I have ever called about this issue. I am losing all respect for Amazon and would recommend avoiding ordering magazines, especially through this company 'Magazine Express'.	negative
0	Same thing over and over	Dan Brown just seems to write the same book over-and-over. This book is so similar to "The Da Vinci Code" that it's just deja vu reading it.	negative
1	Kiki never fails.	All the Wifey books are page turners. I have a book swap partner. Its always fun exchanging views after completion.	positive
1	I laughed until I stopped.	While it's not the same as the weekly we all know and love, this book has the abstruse quality of offending everybody who manages to open it. This is a Good Thing.Ignore the reviews that claim this book is juvenile; they were written by folks with no sense of humor, or at least one that has been straight-jacketed by modern propriety. This book is the pinnacle of iconoclasm.And there are obscure references aplenty. (Am I the only one who got the reference to "Gus" Derleth?)Somewhere in the universe, Graham Chapman would be currently grinning his @$$ off, if he still had one.	positive
0	much smaller than expected	I didn't expect much, considering price, for the diamond. However, it was very poor quality and the setting was so tiny I could hardly get hold of it to put in ear. I returned it.	negative
1	I'm hooked on Jennie!	All of the Jennie McGrady books are great - but this has to be one of the top 3. For a little while, while your brain's stuck between the pages of the book, you could swear that it's you there. They call it suspension of disbelief - well, I'd say disbelief was expelled! Carribbean cruise, good-looking rich guy, crime happening all over, and somehow it's not unbelivable. I'd say that the Jennie McGrady books are definetly classics material.	positive
1	You would have guessed it if you weren't PC!	Facts explaining why the obviously absent AIDS epidemic has NOT reached the proportions which we were led to believe. An amazing preface explaining the route this manuscript took from typewriter through publication to the bookshelf. Even if you don't believe it you should read what the PC's are foisting upon us,	positive
1	You'll laugh your BASS off	Tongue in cheek lyrics about bass fishing and other Bubba activities in a rap parody style. The music sounds more like Southern rock...but has a good back beat and bass--Title track very good, "Hook 'em up" is very funny about two guys with a Ford and a Chevy truck. "Bill Dance Rap" would be funny for a fan or a fisherman. It's a cool CD to listen to in the truck on your way to the lake or a tournament...get's you fired up. My kids love dancing to the music.I saw a music video of the cover song that had Bill Dance in it with the 2 Redneck Rappers. Very funny. It was a group therapy session about a guy who was an admitted "Bassaholic". Saw it at a couple of boat shows and Bass Pro Shops. Very funny.	positive
1	A book for anyone interested in spirituality AND science	I admit that I have been skeptical about evolution since the 1980s, simply on the grounds that it was just bad science, lacking proof. Schroeder's book addresses the discrepancies in evolutionary theory and touches upon the art of Biblical analysis in away that is easy to understand and it makes for intriguing cocktail chatter. Even those most convinced of evolution have been drawn into at least questioning their facts. If you've ever looked at the magical symmetry of our natural world and questioned how such design could be the result of "randomness," you will love this read!	positive
1	mae in her day	i love mae west,and this is one great collection,with excellent video quality.if you love classic movies get this. it has all the elements of 30's movies.	positive
1	A Fun and Easy Read	Not everyone loves or even knows what sentence diagramming is; but for those of us who do and appreciate what it taught us about language, this is a fun discussion of what unfortunately has become a subject relegated to the educational dustbin of the US. Some other countries still make good use of it. This book makes good fodder for for great cocktail party conversation.	positive
0	No relief with this mouse	This product is not as comfortable to use as I expected. I had to hold my hand and fingers slightly up, with nothing to rest the side of my hand on... the only portion of my hand resting on the table top is my wrist. The small "lump" bone on outer side of my wrist became very sore, as it was pressing/resting against the desk surface. Unlike the downward motion of left or right-clicking a standard mouse (with the table/desk surface creating resistance) there is no resistance when left or right-clicking and the mouse is always moving slightly when clicked... you have to constantly re-position it. After trying to get used to this for almost 10 days, I went back to my old standard mouse.	negative
1	Not bad, and considering the other options available, usable.	While this keyboard is not the best one I've ever used for my pda (that being the old Targus I used with my HP 3800) it does work pretty well for what I need. The keyboard is a little wobbly on the ends because of the design of their folding mechanism; when it is fully extended the farthest ends are unsupported from below, but if you take that into account it works well.The features I like about it are the full sized keys, their light touch, ease of connectivity, the fact that I can use it with any device with bluetooth, and the auto shut off that saves battery life. It's not a device for a ham-fisted operator, but it's convenient for those times when you don't want to carry a full sized computer around and yet want to take better detail notes than you can on the tiny PDA supplied screen keyboard.	positive
0	Goes on and on and on, oh yeah, and on	This is a great book if you would like to listen to a crazy woman complain for about 600+ pages. So, if you're into that go right ahead. But if you would like to read something enjoyable, look at anohter book!	negative
1	Wow! I wish this was required pre-marital reading!	I have read all of Dr. Niven's books and have found EVERY one of them to be FANTASTIC! People, Relationships, Best Half of Life, Happy People, etc have all been wonderful ideas with the research the idea is based on. As a psychologist, I hate suggesting books (bibliotherapy) that is half-baked or some crap off Opera. David Niven's is concrete, shouldn't offend anyone with a 'religious' overtone (get over it anyways), and not likely to lead them off to some cult or guru. Just plain, safe, reliable and healthy perspectives. Truly "what scientists have learned and how you can use it."	positive
0	Continued Disappointment	A new book starring Kay Scarpetta is guaranteed to cause me to pull out my checkbook immediately. Unfortunately, like many of the other reviewers, I found Black Notice a disappointment for a number of reasons. Wesley Benton was a moderating influence in previous stories, and I miss him greatly in the current book. Kay Scarpetta seems less organized, more bitter, and her angst colors the entire story. Lucy has become a distraction, rather than a contributor to the storyline, perhaps she should have been the one killed off! I would also agree with one of the other reviews that the ending of this book was hurried, poorly crafted and undeserving of the hundreds of pages of buildup.	negative
1	the best computer game yet	Backyrd hockey is my favorite game every day I go to my computer to play this game at first it is hard but once you get used to it i'll be fun but a little easy it's rocks	positive
0	Good book - until you got to the end.	I picked up this book at the bookstore because the monthly book guide said it was a "guaranteed great read." Well, I started the book, and it WAS a pretty good book - until I got to the end where it was as if the author was running out of time or something and didn't connect all of her dots. The ending was VERY unsatisfying. None of the questions were really answered - portions of the mystery that seem to be the most important are just glossed over with literally something like a "we don't know what happened" perspective. I could not believe that the author would go to the trouble to write such a complex and detailed story - a story that had potential to be a great story - and then not bother to finish it. I liked the book, but the ending was so bad that I it just ruined the whole thing for me. I have never read any of Catherine Coulter's books before this one, but if this is one of her best, I would hate to read her worst.	negative
0	Smells as tacky as Paris herself	My husband bought this for me and I hope he doesnt see this review but I have to say that it really smells like cheap perfume; just like I would expect Paris to. I guess that means its authentic. I tried it on two different occasions and I just couldnt take it anymore. Maybe a lot of people like it but I dont see how.	negative
1	Nice entertainment	I saw the movie just last nigth and I think it was good entertainment even though I wouldn't watch that movie with someone without being emarassed from time to time.The acting was ok, the plot rather simple and predictible.I may watch it again.	positive
0	Written by academics for academics!!!	On balance, this book provides a good overview of the subject and of recent academic studies. However, it is often theoretical and "ivory-towerish." There is relatively little that really instructs the reader about transactions are actually done. A great deal of time is devoted to discussing why they occur, but little practical insight is provided as to the challenges and issues that must be resolved. This book may be suitable for someone who is curious and interested in reading about M&A but provides little guidance for those interested in learning how to undertake transactions.	negative
0	a manipulated movie- while watching question what is natural	This movie was very beautiful and funny. The music was well coreographed also. My children and I enjoyed watching it. Never a dull moment. HOWEVER, upon follow up about the Marula fruit trees, we found that the 'intoxification' of the baboons and other animals was man-induced (see wildwatch.com). It is impossible for elephants and baboons to become intoxicated eating this fruit, though people harvest it for this purpose. There is evidence of other manipulation in the movie (the possible burning of a huge bird condominium). I abhore that people would abuse the animals in these or any other ways.	negative
0	A Story about Not Solving Mysteries	Picking this up, I thought it would be about an old, unsolved mystery that is finally solved. Spoiler - nope. It never gets solved. The story itself is based on the characters and how they live and dwell on old, unsolved cases, about how they can never just let them go. As a character study, it is interesting. As a story, a bore. I was frustrated by the end, felt like I had wasted a few hours of my life and for what? An unsolved case to remain unsolved? I see what King was getting at, I really do, but it still failed for me because at the end of the day I want answers and closure, thats why I read. Realistically, sure, there are unsolved cases, but we read to get that certain closure we cannot get in daily life, an escape with an ending. Will this story stick with me? Absolutely, but in a frustrating way. Bleh.	negative
0	CD Case Issue	So disappointed that this CD arrived in a clear plastic case rather than its original packaging. Had I known, I would not have ordered it.	negative
0	This whiteboard is HORRIBLE	It does NOT "dry erase" at all. It requires a ridiculous amount of rubbing or a spray of some cleaner to get the marker off. It defeats the whole purpose. Besides that, it is fine >:-/	negative
1	Stunning Brahms First Piano Concerto	I agree with all the rave reviews about this classic recording of Brahms First Piano Concerto. But so far no one has mentioned the technical aspect of this recording which makes it so stunning. If you are used to the Columbia recordings of Szell/Cleveland made in Severance Hall, you will be shocked by the close miking of the piano and the orchestra in this recording. The result in an "in-your-face" musical experience that is simply compelling - it is impossible to listen to it and remain disengaged. A worthy addition to any collection, even if you have other recordings of this great work.	positive
0	very thin and aluminum rivet	The lid works well as a substitute for a glass lid and fits perfectly for lodge 10.25" skillet. However, the material is super thin and light-weighted. The lid feels cheap which probably justifies the lower price comparing to other brands. It's definitely not "heavy" or "durable" or "professional-grade" as advertised. The rolled-over edge makes it hard to clean. But my major concern is that there are no stainless steel caps on top of the aluminum rivets, which defeats the purpose of having a stainless steel lid as opposed to an aluminum one that costs less. Aluminum easily reacts to whatever it comes in contact with. In short, if you just want an additional lid without spending much, it's a good price. But I will not buy it again because of my concern about aluminum.	negative
1	Good Album...Avoid The Collectables Edition	I bought this after hearing "Hot Smoke" on the Nuggets box and finding it in the neighborhood indy record store. However, as another reviewer noted, the Collectables remaster has some MAJOR pitch/speed issues. At first I thought it was just a 'trippy' effect, but after listening to it many times I'm pretty sure it is an error in the mastering. I like the album enough to try again but I'm going with a different labels edition.	positive
1	Best Radar Detector I've Ever Had	Of course I've only had two, but still. I am very impressed. The detection capabilities are awesome. Granted I am easily amused, but I also love when I turn the detector on and it talks to me. And not in that evil Speak and Spell voice either.The TrueLock and Mark Location features make it worth the price. I always hated when I drove past the same spot every single day and my detector would go crazy (just because I was driving past a drug store). And I'm alerted too when I'm coming up on a speed trap.Anyway, highly recommended, already saved me money.	positive
0	A Walk in the Clouds DVD	I am very disappointed in this DVD. It came new and was given as a Christmas gift. When this item was opened and placed in the DVD player, it was not able to be read. After investigation the dvd closer, it is a European DVD and not able to be played in American dvd players. This should have been disclosed in the description since all other dvds purchased through Amazon were as expected and this one was not.	negative
0	Waxes and Wanes	This book has its moments of quality here and there, but for the most part it is a droning, pseudo-scientific disappointment. About half way through I noticed that almost all (I didn't count) "survey" entries were written by women. (Did only women respond to her survey?) All survey entries were written in the same sugary "chicken soup for the soul" style and were obviously edited and re-written by the author. Two thirds of the way through the book, the author's self-aggrandizing style became louder and louder. When I read her account of George Anderson's "reading" of the author, I almost threw the book away when I read the part where he tells her that she will become very wealthy-- "not one million... many millions" and "be offered a new career... writing."It took work forcing myself to finish reading this book and afterward I felt I had wasted a lot of time.	negative
1	Lots of creative fun!	Bought this for my 4 year old and 2 year old grandaughters. They played with it almost the entire day when they received it. Besides the boats that come with the toy, the girls love using their set of toy dishes to pretend they are pouring and serving tea, and also giving their baby dolls baths. Keeps them really cool on hot days. The toy is very sturdy and was very simple to put together--just snap on the legs. I recommend this to anyone looking for a fun summer outdoor toy	positive
0	WRONG PRODUCT IN THE MAIL	THEY SENT A UV FILTER AND PUT A ND 0.9 STICKER ON IT THAT'S UNACCEPTABLE. I can't believe this I thought this was a professional program the package was clearly labeled "UV FILTER" there is NO DAMN EXCUSE!	negative
0	doesn't work well on Kindle, especially Kindle 2	On my Kindle, I don't know how to get beyond the introduction and to the poems. I do next page after next page and just get introduction. Pressing the joy stick right does nothing. There is a brief table of contents at the beginning, but Early Poems and Poems are not selectable. Of course, I can go to a high-numbered location, but I have no sensible way to choose the number. In addition, since the introduction was formatted for the Kindle DX, the lines run over on the Kindle 2.Of course if you know Hopkins, you can do a search on a word or two. The only word I knew to search for was "dappled". This led me to the poem I was looking for, and I enjoyed it and the next few poems. The poems fit on the page quite well.On reconsideration, I wanted to change my rating from one to three stars, but Amazon wouldn't let me.	negative
0	Spanish in the kitchen	It dosnt give you enough words from things in the kitchen. It has activities fro you to do with your child and it skips to each activity. It dosnt cover enough vocabulary in my opinion. I found in order to learn enough vocabulary i had to go through about 5 lessons and them i felt bad for not doing all the acitvites.	negative
0	All the makings of a B movie!	Bad acting, dumb plot, Naked chicks and a demonic cartoon monster that is released from what looks like the book of the dead and possess one of the girls, than goes on a killing spree to free other toons from the book. somewhat entertaining to watch, is it so bad its good? well, there we're parts I laughed at, mostly the bad acting but all in all its really lame stuff.	negative
1	Outstanding	I found this album at Tower, at one of their listening stations. Very lucky to find this unique, and excellent, album. There are some terrific songs here (Ordinary Day a favorite) that you don't tire of. One of those albums you can listen to from start to finish, and enjoy it each time. Very strongly recommended. I'll be checking out some of his earlier stuff for sure based on this!	positive
0	Better stuff is on the Net	I know and have heard C.J. Cherryh is a popular science fiction author -- but I have to agree with the other reviewers of this book; this book just had little if anything to do with "Lois & Clark" the TV series. I'm a big L&C fan (even the president of what was/is the largest "L&C" fan club on the Net), but I have read so much better. Find the fanfiction archive and look for Debby Stark's "Dawning" series for example, or the story "Full Circle: A New Day" by the TUFS staff, and I'm pretty sure you'd be a lot more fulfilled than this book would ever make you.	negative
1	Inner Peace	Reading this book helped me to get through a dark time in myself, as well as, learn more about myself, my reason for where I am at and why I am where I am at.	positive

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Not great.

The rules were poorly written and the game play seems random and poorly thought out. These guys had a good idea and wasted it on a bad game design. It coudl have been silly and I would have been happy - this is just a BAD GAME DESIGN.

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Outstanding.....I can relate to the music AND the kids love it!

This CD may just be the coolest kid's music I've ever heard!! The beats are bumpin with an old school flavor and the lyrics, which are sung by the kids themselves are hilarious."Kids That Rock" sounds like the Beastie Boys "& Girls" if they were back in grade school. If you are a fan of music then you have to get this. If you are a fan of hip hop and rap, then you REALLY have to get this. Awesome CD!!

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Fragile!

We broke two of these before we gave up and bought a digital one. Because you have to shake it hard to get it ready to use it's very easy to drop it. And you only have to drop it once for it to shatter. The product works like it is supposed to but digital is much less of a hassel.

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Take a blender...

... toss in Duncan Sheik for soft sensitivity, Dave Matthews for pure, fearless ambience, and you have reasonably something close to John Mayer... but he is very much his own guy. A couple of my friends have been telling me for months to check him out... and, paranoid me, thinking he would be a potential boy-band swooner with a guitar, I didn't give him a chance until I saw him perform at the Grammys. And now, I've all but worn out this disc. Every song is nothing short of amazing... all simple yet pensive, and incredibly easy to listen to. I can't wait to hear more from this guy!

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Bah

Cheap and only works for a small amount of time. I bought these because after I was flooded out by Sandy I needed a few extra outlets because most were not working downstairs. I needed a few and because we were putting all this money into everything and were not paid by the insurance (and did not think we would be) we needed to get the cheapest ones. These are too cheap! Just spend the 2 or 3 extra dollars and get a better one then these, they look better and last allot longer....

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Another fine Brazilian MPB album

This is one of several records by Brazilian artist Chico Buarque that have the same title ("Chico Buarque"). This one is from 1978, and is quite good.

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Simple and effective!

Great book with many recommendation for exercises, diet and equipment. Every exercise is illustrated well and the models are not bodybuilders that help to establish realistic goals.

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Nice looking...poor longevity

I purchased this drive from Amazon on 6/22/08 and a little over a year later it is getting ready to die.I made my selection based on the good reviews for this drive.It certainly is attractive and compact and it was a fine drive for the about the first 9 months or so, then it started to whine a bit occasionally.Now it whines, grinds, and clicks almost constantly. It's clear it is not long for this world.Seems like it lasted just long enough to get past warranty.Does anyone make a USB drive with some staying power? I would like to get 3 or 4 years out of one. May be that is expecting too much.Since one of the main uses of such drives is for backups, it appears I need a backup drive for my backup drive.I am going to try a FANTOM USB drive next.

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Cozy

I bought these for my husband to wear in cold weather. He says they are not as warm as some he has had before - but does have a nice non-skid bottom so he can wear them outside if he needs to.

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Unfortunately bad 2nd attempt

I picked up the Nanny Diaries audiobook when I started having a longer commute to work - it was great! I almost hoped there was traffic in the mornings! :) So naturally I sought out any other books by McLaughlin and Kraus and found this one. Unfortunately, it's terrible!!! The plot is all over the place, yet it's not interesting or intriguing in the least. The characters are either unlikable, underdeveloped or unrealistic. Things about the girls' writing style really start to get old, like repeating phrases or expletives 3 times (if you've read it, you know what I mean). And as far as the audiobook goes, the authors are the ones who read it, and they are terrible at it. Their voices annoy me to the point that I'd rather listen to a radio morning show with obnoxious DJs and sound effects.

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As a teacher, I found the "sports coach" tone distracting.

There are already dozens of creative writing "how to" books on the market...Why make a student spend this much for a book that's overloaded and at times condescending.

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why can' buy just tip only; like for others.

I am wondering why I can't buy the tips only; as I did for the T730 Motorola Phone I'm currently using. I was able to buy just the extra tips; without the unit, for it. I think it's just a way to get users to spend more than they have to.

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Outstanding realistic fiction!

Sawyers gives accounts of eager young men who are headstrong in their beliefs as they move through their fighting efforts against the other side. He blends his fictional and non-fictional characters with accounts of Civil War history that leave the reader feeling that he is right there with the Confederate and Union forces! This book is a must-read for all history buffs! Can't wait for the sequel!

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Fill amount uncertain; leaks half the time

Since I cannot tell exactly how much water to put in here, I've taken to measuring out the water in a liter container, pouring that in, hand-tightening the unit, then pressurizing with a CO2 cartridge.At least half the time a bunch of water leaks out and I have to release water manually until the leakage stops.I use the same amount every time, tighten it securely, etc. so I'm not sure what's going on. But ultimately I don't care - the lack of a visual method for checking the fill-amount renders this device impractical. I could use less water...which means I'll be underfilling, using more CO2, and having to refill more frequently.The glass bottles are more expensive but ultimately the way to go. Save your money and skip this one.

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Why is this woman on CD?

The selections are all the same, production is weak. Why does this women get to make an album? Her voice is very ordinary, her talent minimal. I imagine even her fans will be disappointed. I always wonder why she isn't embarrassed to be in front of people.

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1.75 thumbs down

I thought this game stank on ice. I wouldn't spend good money on this game. The game is too simple, too cartoonish, too boring. There are some times that it was amusing, but not enough to justify spending money. I found myself returning the game the same day I rented it. This game should have been released for the PS1.

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Fan blades break easily (bought 2 of these)

We bought one of these, and the fan blades broke after 1 days use. We returned it to the store, and picked up a second. Those blades lasted a month. The design is very poor, and these blades will probably continue to break.The cooler also fits awkwardly on your lap, because of the way the cord exits the cooler. As a mechanical engineer, I consider this a very poor design.

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55 dollars really?

i know you guys have a good boom mic but 55$ really for a boom mic? do you really need to inflate it that much?

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Helicopter

This was a cute gift that broke the first time it was used. It is very fragile and is not for children. I bought it for my husband. The recharge plug that goes to the plane broke the first time it was plugged in. After that, you couldn't charge the plane.

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Umbra: A must have.

This book is a wonderful tool for any storyteller who wants to run a game which goes further than just going out and beating things up. It gives a glimpse of the other side of the gauntlet which allows you to run games full of depth, symbolism and meaning. It also give new locations for going out and killing people if you need them.With a description of how the werewolves see the umbra, the near realms, rules systems, story seeds and insights in how to do the umbra justice in the game, this book can transform your games for the better. It did mine.

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Want to Puke Every Time I hear "Grey's Anatomy"

All you [guys] who have never heard of "Grey's Anatomy" or watched it, like yours truly, make sure that you're ready for the cheesiest crap the mankind has ever seen. This was a gift for my wife; oh boy did I make a mistake. For those out there who think that waterboarding is torture I say try watching this pathetic crap. Let's drop the waterboarding and make all those suspects watch this show just fifteen minutes at time, they'll give it all up, no problem, only not to watch this nonsense. God, every time I see or hear words "Grey's Anatomy" I just want to gauge my own eyes out. Before I was forced to watch the whole fifteen minutes of this crap I have had little bit of respect for that douchebag Patrick Dempsey, but having seen him in this sleazy soap I made a commitment never to watch anything that has his name on it or is in any way associated to him or any of those other [D list] losers in the show.

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Just Awful

I started out hoping for some kind of drama, eventually, but the sickening sweetness was unrelenting. Combined with the fact these people had no business owning a large, strong working-breed dog. Gosh, the trouble they got themselves into -- how cute! Still cute. Forever cute. I started to flip through it. Then just flipped to the end. Started disgusted with the owners for one reason, wound up more disgusted for another. If you know anything at all about dogs, do not buy this book.

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Don't buy it! Unless you like really loud rattling noises...

Stay far away from this product. The pump is very poorly isolated from the hood assembly. If you don't get it seated JUST EXACTLY right, it vibrates like crazy, causing a HORRIBLE noise. Very loud. What's worse, it seems that even if you do get it seated right, over time it shifts causing the vibration noise again. I am extremely unhappy with this. Sure, it looks nice and is convenient, but unless you have total hearing loss or live in an assembly plant, the noise makes it a worthless purchase. I'd give it zero stars if I could.

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The most unbelievable tape of all time!!!!

This video rocks the house with unbelievable summaries of some of the greatest matches to ever go down in the July WCW Pay Per View event named Bash at the Beach. You'll see stars such as Sting, Cactus Jack, Big Van Vader, Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Rowdy Roddy Piper, and so many more in this high flyin', death defyin', total chaos of wrestling video. It is a must for every wrestling fan!!!

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Great toy for a little boy to feel BIG!

My 2-1/2 year old son received this for Christmas. He & his older siblings have been playing with it non-stop. It has just the right controls for him to be able to operate on his own. It doesn't have but a 7 foot range on the receiver, but it hasn't bothered him. Great gift for toddlers.

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Great Miniseries!

Possibly one of the best miniseries of its kind, Poldark has everything, historical drama, family rivalries, intrigue, romance, comedy and soap opera. Although the limitations of the studio filming are visible at times and the DVD image is not the best, one would think that a PAL production would come off looking better on a DVD by having more resolution, the series itself makes up for the technical short comings.Poldark is well acted, otherwise the it could not hold up and the good reputation the series has would not have come about. Robin Ellis was well cast, he's a likable character as are many of the other characters both good and bad! The character of Judd sometimes steals the show with his awful and charming actions.It just such a fun lark, the series, which really does seem to bring to life the period it's set in well. The viewer is left always pulling the the Poldarks. It is a series that also has a rewatchable value and can be enjoyed time and time again.

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Puppy's Favorite Toy!!!

My German Shepherd looooves his Romp-N-Roll! We have several Jolly Pet dog toys and I would highly recommend them, especially for dogs that destroy other toys quickly. We have gone through quite a few toys, and few last more than a couple of hours. But the Romp-N-Roll has lasted for more than two months and it is still my puppy's favorite toy. Even though it is 8 inches in diameter, he can bite the ball and carry it around. And it doesn't puncture! But he usually grabs it by the rope, run around the yard, play tug-of-war, and then shake his head vigorously smacking himself silly! I wish we had purchased this toy first before all the others we had to dispose of because he tore them apart.

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The Tick - poorly done.

Really poor quality. Obviously copied from a TV set. This may be the only way to purchase the series, but be aware that it's a low grade recording. For Tick fans this will be acceptable.

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No disclosure

Caveat emptor. There is no indication on Amazon that these are rerecorded versions, not the original versions! iTunes discloses this.

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Where's the Amaretto??

Astounding that this coffee has no smell or taste of amaretto whatsoever. I know it's decaf but it doesn't even smell or taste like coffee. It's bitter and has an odd flavor. Worst of all, you can't return food items. I wasted $36.

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Microsoft Excel

Wonderful program, allows a lot of options that are not available with other similarly advertised spreadsheets. Very user friendly.

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Not what I expected

Don't let the photo fool you. These models are not average sized. They are very short. The costume reaches mid calf on most average height males. The sleeves are not open at the ends or trimmed. The hat could only be worn by a child. The sizing is very small. This will only fit the thinnest person. I will not ever order a rubies product again.

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A Surprisingly Good Book

I like it when a book surprises me. I like it better when a book turns out to be surprisingly good. "Audrey Hepburn's Neck" certainly accomplishes both.Toshi is the main character who grows up in rural Japan then moves to Tokyo where he dates American women and thus learns about the big city and about American women - particularly the cultural differences between Japanese and Americans. At first, author Alan Brown illustrates this in an elegant, entertaining and almost whimsical manner. But what starts as something seemingly superficial turns much deeper as Toshi discovers much more about himself and what it means to be truly Japanese."Audrey Hepburn's Neck" is a quick, enjoyable read that will "surprise" you with its powerful and intelligent theme.

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SUCH A CUTE SET

I ORDERED THIS TO GIVE TO MY TEENAGER ON HER 15TH BIRTHDAY WHEN SHE WILL START LEARNING HOW TO DRIVE HERSELF. I COULD NOT BELEIVE THE VALUE WHEN I GOT THIS TODAY. BARBIE, SKIPPER AND A CAR...MY OLDEST IS 23 AND LEARNING TO DRIVE AND SHE COLLECTS BARBIES TOO, SHE HAD A FIT OVER THIS. NOW I AM GOING TO ORDER HER ONE AND MY 3 YR. OLD ONE TO PLAY WITH. WHETHER YOU COLLECT OR YOUR CHILD PLAYS WITH THIS, YOU WILL LOVE IT. I SAY GRAB IT BEFORE ITS GONE.

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The performance was amazing - worth having in your collection

Of course I am reviewing this item before it is released, because I was able to listen to the performance live, and watch it on television on Great Performances.The PBS broadcast was spoiled by terrible compression artifacts in the video, plus annoying audio dropouts, pops and clicks. I am looking forward to this DG release so that we can re-live this performance for years to come without these distracting flaws.Dudamel's interpretation of the Mahler was detailed, exceptionally well prepared, and exciting. Every nuance came through, every melody was clearly heard, and the orchestral balance was flawless.Truly a triumphant premier performance by an impressive young conductor.

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Great entertainment for surfers or surfer wannabees

I grew up watching this movie. I love it. The surfing is great. I'd have to recommend it to anybody who enjoys the sport of surfing. "Beat in howly buddy this is our wave!!" There are a lot of great one-liners too!

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Where's my confirmation E-Mail, bud?

I ordered this CD a week ago and so far I don't have so much as an e-mail confirming my order. Should I expect this CD before or after the next presidential inauguration?

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Horrible

Crude sexual encounters mixed with a far fetched plot made this read a total waste of time.

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Do not waste your money!

I do not care for this book at all. I had read such good reviews but it is really strange and moves very slowly. I would not recommend it.

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HORRIBLE!!!

wish i could give a zero or negative star. please don't make Gigli 2. yes we're right...we don't like this movie!

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Loved it!

This was one of my favorite books when I was a child. I loved reading it again and plan to share it with my grandchildren.

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Part libertarian revenge fantasy, part manifesto, but enjoyable.

I liked Molon Labe, and while I am largely sympathetic with the author's political viewpoint, I did not like the violence against the federal political figures in the book. Other that that, it's a good, solid read. It made me want to move to Wyoming.I'm not a gun owner, but I support the Second Amendment. I hate to think that the author is subscribing to violence if the libertarian view does not prevail. There is a Christian viewpoint in the book, but the author seems to believe in taking up arms against the feds if things get to that point (see 1 Peter 2:17 and Romans 13:1-17 for a much worse situation than we have in the United States in 2010 -- and remember that Peter and Paul had no concept of a representative democracy).My hope is that things do not come to that point...and maybe, just maybe, beginning in November, they will not.

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Tracy's back

I think this is one of the best album releases I've heard in quite a while. Tracy's voice is strong as is the material. I do have to say that the first listen, left me wanting more, but as I took a more a concentrated listen the second time around, I found the material to be well written and very well arranged. I think any fan of country music or Tracy Lawrence will be happy with this release. My only wish is that Tracy had some original material on this release as is a very gifted songwriter.

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great song information.

This book contains a great analyzation of All of the songs on nirvana cds, this is mostly the authors opinion but it sounds mostly right... END

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warms perfectly

We bought this warmer after returning the Munchkin brand warmer (which never heated enough). We don't have use for the cooler portion of this product, but the warmer has worked great for my husband, who is usually the one to use it. He hasn't had any problems adjusting the water level and has never had to resort to running the bottle under hot water from the faucet. It takes up more counter space than we'd like, but it works and that makes it worth it.

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have this dog

have this dog and want more of these products so i can learn all there is to know about the alaskan malamute

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Gungrave...not quite what you might expect

Those thinking this is another version of Trigun will be disappointed. Gungrave is actually a lot deeper and more complex. The lead is short on dialouge, but the story has more depth and character development than most anime. The first DVD is more about the main character's past than about the reanimated killing machine he's become, but it definitely leaves you wanting more.

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CTEK 3300

I purchased the battery charger and three battery quick connectors for my snowmobiles and Harley-Davidson motorcycle. It only lasted for a little over 7 months. You have to send it out of the county for warranty. I am not very happy. I will probably look at the Battery Tender Jr for my next purchase.

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Fairly Unbalanced.

While I may agree that Clinton did some harm to our country - i.e. the various world trade agreements, his DEA going after marijuana smokers, he is not as bad as Mr. Lowry paints in this book. But I suspect the book was not written with me in mind.As for Mr. Clinton's patriotism, Mr. Lowry should look in the mirror and ask him self why he has not served his country. While it is more difficult to be patriotic in uniform, it is also more honest. Mr. Lowry, it you are a true patriot, get thee to Iraq in a uniform then I will believe your patriotism. After all, your picture shows you to be young and in good health.

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Yes, piece of Junk indeed

My Razr started to play funny games on me. Seems like sometimes it refuses to charge my batteries...So I decided to buy something extra to charge the batteries without the phone...It worked once and then died... Apparently the power adapter died after about 24 hours...I tried another adapter and if it lights the unit, no charging is happening...I already disposed of the wrapping so I cannot even send it back... I lost 20$ plus shipping for this PIECE OF JUNK!Is it visible I am not happy at all?

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A must have for Volkswagen owners!

I bought this book after reading good things about it on several places and my expectations were high when I received it.The book is written for beginners with no prior knowledge of engine repair which is a good thing for me.I have already (after only having the book for two weeks) repaired my starter and fixed some elecrical problems thanks to the book.My only negative comment on the book is regarding the layout. At first I tried to find specific sections of the book via the table of contents but it was hard since it is not always obvious what a chapter contains by reading the the chapter names. After spending some time reading the book and getting familiar with the book and how it is planned this is no longer an issue.I strongly recommend this book.

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Essential Blur

Blur is, hands down, the best British rock band of the last 15 years (yes, even better than Radiohead...Blur did it FIRST, did it better, and without the ridiculous overhyping and pretension). This box set contains all of Blur's 22 singles (up to the point that this was released...they released 4 more singles....Music is My Radar, Out of Time, Crazy Beat, and Good Song) and their b-sides, all in the original sleeves. Blur is one of those bands (along with Suede) where the b-sides were usually top-notch quality, and that's borne out in this set. Check out Young and Lovely, Ultranol, Explain, No Monsters in Me, Bone Bag, Peach, Tame, Magpie, All We Want, All Your Life, and Polished Stone (just to name a few)! Fantastic. While this is hard to find, especially in America, for a true Blur fan, it's essential.

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Panasonic ks tsc11w telephone

My opinion? This phone is a piece of crap. I have to hold a flashlight up against it to see the caller ID display. Also the sound quality is too low. When I called Panasonic for technical support, I never did get a live person on the phone.

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Yawwwwn...

I'm sorry to say the Midnight Express series has nothing that would even allow me to listen to these straight through. For a more interesting listen mixed by a real dj, check out DJ Spinna's "Raiding The Crates"- he does the Guidance catalog some good. and to the Guidance staff: excellent job on the A&R ing, but get real Dj's to mix your sound not some fat dude w/ a goatee and pony tail sitting behind a computer, programming tracks.... watch out he's gonna spill his Diet Coke all over the mixing board!

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Very Clear Sound

I like wired headsets as they seem to be much louder and clearer then Blue Tooth. These are very clear and inexpensive.

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quality plus

This single really kicks ass, theres no other way to explain it.Great quality metal whatever u wanna call it... They have a unique sound and i recommend this to anyone who is sick of mainstream crap and wants their moneys worth> check it out...

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brace

very unusual brace . I had a hard time trying to figure out how it worked. Not very impressed. I would definitely try something else.

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For Beginners only

I bought this book to expand my studies from a "Windows 95 Registry" book I previously read. I honestly only browsed the book and found that most of what was in it (besides the authors perception of things) was stuff I knew already from the "other" book I read. I tried telling myself I was being arrogant and to give the book a chance but within 3 days I returned the book because it failed to change my mind of my original assessment. Not worth the $50 I paid.

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Do not buy!!!!!!!

Do not buy this vaporizer. It is a very noisy vaporizer. It makes a loud bubbling and blowing sound. It sprayed water out all over my hard wood floors and took the finish off the floor.

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So, you don't buy Stone's conspiracy theory?

Whether or not the film answers the questions surrounding the death of President Kennedy, it does boast bravura performances from Tommy Lee Jones, Donald Sutherland, Kevin Bacon, and, in a small yet memorable cameo, Larry Hagman. John Williams also contributes a very subtle yet powerful score, simultaneously ominous and poignant.

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Wonderful Aural Carnival

This album has created it's own world and it's own sound. It's an odd but endearing listening experience that makes me feel the way reading Geek Love made me feel. The album seems to have it's own history and it's own future, and while you are listening to it, you become one of it's privledged carnies.

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WORST SERVICE EVER

I ordered this as a gift in Oct. 2006. In Feb 2007 I called to cancel the subscription and receive a refund. It's now been three weeks and over 12 calls later...STILL NO REFUND. I keep getting passed back and forth between amazon and the magazine company. Nobody knows who is responsible nor do they record a call log of what is going on. Each time I call in, it seems as though it's the first time I have ever called about this issue. I am losing all respect for Amazon and would recommend avoiding ordering magazines, especially through this company 'Magazine Express'.

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Same thing over and over

Dan Brown just seems to write the same book over-and-over. This book is so similar to "The Da Vinci Code" that it's just deja vu reading it.

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Kiki never fails.

All the Wifey books are page turners. I have a book swap partner. Its always fun exchanging views after completion.

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I laughed until I stopped.

While it's not the same as the weekly we all know and love, this book has the abstruse quality of offending everybody who manages to open it. This is a Good Thing.Ignore the reviews that claim this book is juvenile; they were written by folks with no sense of humor, or at least one that has been straight-jacketed by modern propriety. This book is the pinnacle of iconoclasm.And there are obscure references aplenty. (Am I the only one who got the reference to "Gus" Derleth?)Somewhere in the universe, Graham Chapman would be currently grinning his @$$ off, if he still had one.

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much smaller than expected

I didn't expect much, considering price, for the diamond. However, it was very poor quality and the setting was so tiny I could hardly get hold of it to put in ear. I returned it.

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I'm hooked on Jennie!

All of the Jennie McGrady books are great - but this has to be one of the top 3. For a little while, while your brain's stuck between the pages of the book, you could swear that it's you there. They call it suspension of disbelief - well, I'd say disbelief was expelled! Carribbean cruise, good-looking rich guy, crime happening all over, and somehow it's not unbelivable. I'd say that the Jennie McGrady books are definetly classics material.

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You would have guessed it if you weren't PC!

Facts explaining why the obviously absent AIDS epidemic has NOT reached the proportions which we were led to believe. An amazing preface explaining the route this manuscript took from typewriter through publication to the bookshelf. Even if you don't believe it you should read what the PC's are foisting upon us,

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You'll laugh your BASS off

Tongue in cheek lyrics about bass fishing and other Bubba activities in a rap parody style. The music sounds more like Southern rock...but has a good back beat and bass--Title track very good, "Hook 'em up" is very funny about two guys with a Ford and a Chevy truck. "Bill Dance Rap" would be funny for a fan or a fisherman. It's a cool CD to listen to in the truck on your way to the lake or a tournament...get's you fired up. My kids love dancing to the music.I saw a music video of the cover song that had Bill Dance in it with the 2 Redneck Rappers. Very funny. It was a group therapy session about a guy who was an admitted "Bassaholic". Saw it at a couple of boat shows and Bass Pro Shops. Very funny.

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A book for anyone interested in spirituality AND science

I admit that I have been skeptical about evolution since the 1980s, simply on the grounds that it was just bad science, lacking proof. Schroeder's book addresses the discrepancies in evolutionary theory and touches upon the art of Biblical analysis in away that is easy to understand and it makes for intriguing cocktail chatter. Even those most convinced of evolution have been drawn into at least questioning their facts. If you've ever looked at the magical symmetry of our natural world and questioned how such design could be the result of "randomness," you will love this read!

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mae in her day

i love mae west,and this is one great collection,with excellent video quality.if you love classic movies get this. it has all the elements of 30's movies.

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A Fun and Easy Read

Not everyone loves or even knows what sentence diagramming is; but for those of us who do and appreciate what it taught us about language, this is a fun discussion of what unfortunately has become a subject relegated to the educational dustbin of the US. Some other countries still make good use of it. This book makes good fodder for for great cocktail party conversation.

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No relief with this mouse

This product is not as comfortable to use as I expected. I had to hold my hand and fingers slightly up, with nothing to rest the side of my hand on... the only portion of my hand resting on the table top is my wrist. The small "lump" bone on outer side of my wrist became very sore, as it was pressing/resting against the desk surface. Unlike the downward motion of left or right-clicking a standard mouse (with the table/desk surface creating resistance) there is no resistance when left or right-clicking and the mouse is always moving slightly when clicked... you have to constantly re-position it. After trying to get used to this for almost 10 days, I went back to my old standard mouse.

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Not bad, and considering the other options available, usable.

While this keyboard is not the best one I've ever used for my pda (that being the old Targus I used with my HP 3800) it does work pretty well for what I need. The keyboard is a little wobbly on the ends because of the design of their folding mechanism; when it is fully extended the farthest ends are unsupported from below, but if you take that into account it works well.The features I like about it are the full sized keys, their light touch, ease of connectivity, the fact that I can use it with any device with bluetooth, and the auto shut off that saves battery life. It's not a device for a ham-fisted operator, but it's convenient for those times when you don't want to carry a full sized computer around and yet want to take better detail notes than you can on the tiny PDA supplied screen keyboard.

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Goes on and on and on, oh yeah, and on

This is a great book if you would like to listen to a crazy woman complain for about 600+ pages. So, if you're into that go right ahead. But if you would like to read something enjoyable, look at anohter book!

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Wow! I wish this was required pre-marital reading!

I have read all of Dr. Niven's books and have found EVERY one of them to be FANTASTIC! People, Relationships, Best Half of Life, Happy People, etc have all been wonderful ideas with the research the idea is based on. As a psychologist, I hate suggesting books (bibliotherapy) that is half-baked or some crap off Opera. David Niven's is concrete, shouldn't offend anyone with a 'religious' overtone (get over it anyways), and not likely to lead them off to some cult or guru. Just plain, safe, reliable and healthy perspectives. Truly "what scientists have learned and how you can use it."

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Continued Disappointment

A new book starring Kay Scarpetta is guaranteed to cause me to pull out my checkbook immediately. Unfortunately, like many of the other reviewers, I found Black Notice a disappointment for a number of reasons. Wesley Benton was a moderating influence in previous stories, and I miss him greatly in the current book. Kay Scarpetta seems less organized, more bitter, and her angst colors the entire story. Lucy has become a distraction, rather than a contributor to the storyline, perhaps she should have been the one killed off! I would also agree with one of the other reviews that the ending of this book was hurried, poorly crafted and undeserving of the hundreds of pages of buildup.

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the best computer game yet

Backyrd hockey is my favorite game every day I go to my computer to play this game at first it is hard but once you get used to it i'll be fun but a little easy it's rocks

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Good book - until you got to the end.

I picked up this book at the bookstore because the monthly book guide said it was a "guaranteed great read." Well, I started the book, and it WAS a pretty good book - until I got to the end where it was as if the author was running out of time or something and didn't connect all of her dots. The ending was VERY unsatisfying. None of the questions were really answered - portions of the mystery that seem to be the most important are just glossed over with literally something like a "we don't know what happened" perspective. I could not believe that the author would go to the trouble to write such a complex and detailed story - a story that had potential to be a great story - and then not bother to finish it. I liked the book, but the ending was so bad that I it just ruined the whole thing for me. I have never read any of Catherine Coulter's books before this one, but if this is one of her best, I would hate to read her worst.

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Smells as tacky as Paris herself

My husband bought this for me and I hope he doesnt see this review but I have to say that it really smells like cheap perfume; just like I would expect Paris to. I guess that means its authentic. I tried it on two different occasions and I just couldnt take it anymore. Maybe a lot of people like it but I dont see how.

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Nice entertainment

I saw the movie just last nigth and I think it was good entertainment even though I wouldn't watch that movie with someone without being emarassed from time to time.The acting was ok, the plot rather simple and predictible.I may watch it again.

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Written by academics for academics!!!

On balance, this book provides a good overview of the subject and of recent academic studies. However, it is often theoretical and "ivory-towerish." There is relatively little that really instructs the reader about transactions are actually done. A great deal of time is devoted to discussing why they occur, but little practical insight is provided as to the challenges and issues that must be resolved. This book may be suitable for someone who is curious and interested in reading about M&A but provides little guidance for those interested in learning how to undertake transactions.

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a manipulated movie- while watching question what is natural

This movie was very beautiful and funny. The music was well coreographed also. My children and I enjoyed watching it. Never a dull moment. HOWEVER, upon follow up about the Marula fruit trees, we found that the 'intoxification' of the baboons and other animals was man-induced (see wildwatch.com). It is impossible for elephants and baboons to become intoxicated eating this fruit, though people harvest it for this purpose. There is evidence of other manipulation in the movie (the possible burning of a huge bird condominium). I abhore that people would abuse the animals in these or any other ways.

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A Story about Not Solving Mysteries

Picking this up, I thought it would be about an old, unsolved mystery that is finally solved. Spoiler - nope. It never gets solved. The story itself is based on the characters and how they live and dwell on old, unsolved cases, about how they can never just let them go. As a character study, it is interesting. As a story, a bore. I was frustrated by the end, felt like I had wasted a few hours of my life and for what? An unsolved case to remain unsolved? I see what King was getting at, I really do, but it still failed for me because at the end of the day I want answers and closure, thats why I read. Realistically, sure, there are unsolved cases, but we read to get that certain closure we cannot get in daily life, an escape with an ending. Will this story stick with me? Absolutely, but in a frustrating way. Bleh.

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CD Case Issue

So disappointed that this CD arrived in a clear plastic case rather than its original packaging. Had I known, I would not have ordered it.

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This whiteboard is HORRIBLE

It does NOT "dry erase" at all. It requires a ridiculous amount of rubbing or a spray of some cleaner to get the marker off. It defeats the whole purpose. Besides that, it is fine >:-/

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Stunning Brahms First Piano Concerto

I agree with all the rave reviews about this classic recording of Brahms First Piano Concerto. But so far no one has mentioned the technical aspect of this recording which makes it so stunning. If you are used to the Columbia recordings of Szell/Cleveland made in Severance Hall, you will be shocked by the close miking of the piano and the orchestra in this recording. The result in an "in-your-face" musical experience that is simply compelling - it is impossible to listen to it and remain disengaged. A worthy addition to any collection, even if you have other recordings of this great work.

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very thin and aluminum rivet

The lid works well as a substitute for a glass lid and fits perfectly for lodge 10.25" skillet. However, the material is super thin and light-weighted. The lid feels cheap which probably justifies the lower price comparing to other brands. It's definitely not "heavy" or "durable" or "professional-grade" as advertised. The rolled-over edge makes it hard to clean. But my major concern is that there are no stainless steel caps on top of the aluminum rivets, which defeats the purpose of having a stainless steel lid as opposed to an aluminum one that costs less. Aluminum easily reacts to whatever it comes in contact with. In short, if you just want an additional lid without spending much, it's a good price. But I will not buy it again because of my concern about aluminum.

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Good Album...Avoid The Collectables Edition

I bought this after hearing "Hot Smoke" on the Nuggets box and finding it in the neighborhood indy record store. However, as another reviewer noted, the Collectables remaster has some MAJOR pitch/speed issues. At first I thought it was just a 'trippy' effect, but after listening to it many times I'm pretty sure it is an error in the mastering. I like the album enough to try again but I'm going with a different labels edition.

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Best Radar Detector I've Ever Had

Of course I've only had two, but still. I am very impressed. The detection capabilities are awesome. Granted I am easily amused, but I also love when I turn the detector on and it talks to me. And not in that evil Speak and Spell voice either.The TrueLock and Mark Location features make it worth the price. I always hated when I drove past the same spot every single day and my detector would go crazy (just because I was driving past a drug store). And I'm alerted too when I'm coming up on a speed trap.Anyway, highly recommended, already saved me money.

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A Walk in the Clouds DVD

I am very disappointed in this DVD. It came new and was given as a Christmas gift. When this item was opened and placed in the DVD player, it was not able to be read. After investigation the dvd closer, it is a European DVD and not able to be played in American dvd players. This should have been disclosed in the description since all other dvds purchased through Amazon were as expected and this one was not.

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Waxes and Wanes

This book has its moments of quality here and there, but for the most part it is a droning, pseudo-scientific disappointment. About half way through I noticed that almost all (I didn't count) "survey" entries were written by women. (Did only women respond to her survey?) All survey entries were written in the same sugary "chicken soup for the soul" style and were obviously edited and re-written by the author. Two thirds of the way through the book, the author's self-aggrandizing style became louder and louder. When I read her account of George Anderson's "reading" of the author, I almost threw the book away when I read the part where he tells her that she will become very wealthy-- "not one million... many millions" and "be offered a new career... writing."It took work forcing myself to finish reading this book and afterward I felt I had wasted a lot of time.

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Lots of creative fun!

Bought this for my 4 year old and 2 year old grandaughters. They played with it almost the entire day when they received it. Besides the boats that come with the toy, the girls love using their set of toy dishes to pretend they are pouring and serving tea, and also giving their baby dolls baths. Keeps them really cool on hot days. The toy is very sturdy and was very simple to put together--just snap on the legs. I recommend this to anyone looking for a fun summer outdoor toy

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WRONG PRODUCT IN THE MAIL

THEY SENT A UV FILTER AND PUT A ND 0.9 STICKER ON IT THAT'S UNACCEPTABLE. I can't believe this I thought this was a professional program the package was clearly labeled "UV FILTER" there is NO DAMN EXCUSE!

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doesn't work well on Kindle, especially Kindle 2

On my Kindle, I don't know how to get beyond the introduction and to the poems. I do next page after next page and just get introduction. Pressing the joy stick right does nothing. There is a brief table of contents at the beginning, but Early Poems and Poems are not selectable. Of course, I can go to a high-numbered location, but I have no sensible way to choose the number. In addition, since the introduction was formatted for the Kindle DX, the lines run over on the Kindle 2.Of course if you know Hopkins, you can do a search on a word or two. The only word I knew to search for was "dappled". This led me to the poem I was looking for, and I enjoyed it and the next few poems. The poems fit on the page quite well.On reconsideration, I wanted to change my rating from one to three stars, but Amazon wouldn't let me.

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Spanish in the kitchen

It dosnt give you enough words from things in the kitchen. It has activities fro you to do with your child and it skips to each activity. It dosnt cover enough vocabulary in my opinion. I found in order to learn enough vocabulary i had to go through about 5 lessons and them i felt bad for not doing all the acitvites.

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All the makings of a B movie!

Bad acting, dumb plot, Naked chicks and a demonic cartoon monster that is released from what looks like the book of the dead and possess one of the girls, than goes on a killing spree to free other toons from the book. somewhat entertaining to watch, is it so bad its good? well, there we're parts I laughed at, mostly the bad acting but all in all its really lame stuff.

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Outstanding

I found this album at Tower, at one of their listening stations. Very lucky to find this unique, and excellent, album. There are some terrific songs here (Ordinary Day a favorite) that you don't tire of. One of those albums you can listen to from start to finish, and enjoy it each time. Very strongly recommended. I'll be checking out some of his earlier stuff for sure based on this!

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Better stuff is on the Net

I know and have heard C.J. Cherryh is a popular science fiction author -- but I have to agree with the other reviewers of this book; this book just had little if anything to do with "Lois & Clark" the TV series. I'm a big L&C fan (even the president of what was/is the largest "L&C" fan club on the Net), but I have read so much better. Find the fanfiction archive and look for Debby Stark's "Dawning" series for example, or the story "Full Circle: A New Day" by the TUFS staff, and I'm pretty sure you'd be a lot more fulfilled than this book would ever make you.

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Inner Peace

Reading this book helped me to get through a dark time in myself, as well as, learn more about myself, my reason for where I am at and why I am where I am at.

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