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1	Japanese Zen/Bosai Tree	Beautiful Japanese tree is a priviledge to own,as it arrived in great condition and had its own little pond of water.	positive
1	Canada is breeding excellent performers.	Despite there are very few people in Canada, many excellent and original singers/musicians are appearing in that country. Damhnait Doyle is no exception to the rule. She sings in a very unique and personal style. I have never found anybody whose style ressembles Damhnait's style. Unfortunately, it seems to me that many excellent artists never become as famous as many others who don't deserve it.	positive
1	Great, Uncomplicated, N Router	I needed a basic wireless router while away from home. My room had DSL but in an inconvenient location. I found the D-Link DIR-615 in a Navy Exchange (at $20 more than Amazon)and bought it because I couldn't wait for shipping. It was very easy to set up with the CD wizard and I was completed in just a very few minutes. I had to call tech support right away because I could not connect with the router and there was one option in my wireless setup that needed to be unchecked, but since that, it has performed flawlessly. And, support was easy to reach and friendly. So far I have nothing but praise for this unit and essentially agree with the CNET review of this item. It is small and lightweight enough to fit in my backpack along with my notebook PC and will be with me on all future travels. I am very satisfied with my purchase and despite being overpriced where I bought it, is still very reasonably-priced for a quality N router.	positive
1	Hand Helper	I ordered this item for my wife. She had a stroke an needs therapy on her left side. This exercizer has helped her get her left arm & hand stronger. With the rubber bands you can adjust the tention real easy as the patient progresses. I think it's a good piece of equipment.	positive
1	Awesome Movie!!!	I loved this movie!!!! I didn't move the entire time I was watching it. Bruce Willis is one of my favorite actors and he did it again!!!! I have to admit that I was shocked because it didn't get good reviews, but this is one movie I am glad I purchased!!!!!!!	positive
1	Terrible title, good book!	I found out this book pretty far in to my pregnancy and my daughter arrived early, about a week after I finished reading the book, but I can say, without reservation, that the information I learned, just by reading the book one time and practicing with my husband twice, that it was a great help while I was in labor. I was not without pain, but I was very calm and in control. I just wish I had had more time to practice the techniques!	positive
0	WMA ONLY	The unit works pretty well, but only supporting WMA (rather than MP3 or Ogg or some other non-Windows media format) would be nice. No point in buying it when there are other units that don't lock you in.	negative
0	Solomon's book makes organic chemistry seem overly complex.	Solomon's book uses the wrong approach for teaching organic chemistry. Unfortunately, it has become the standard text used at most colleges -- but most people I know who used it as undergrads had to re-learn chemistry as grad students. This is because Solomon's book presents organic chemistry as a formidable science of many, many different reactions. It is difficult for beginning students to understand how these reactions are related, and so reactions involving more complex molecules look very confusing. A better introductory text is written by Seyhan Ege. There is a simplicity to organic chemistry that Solomon's text just does not demonstrate.	negative
0	Reader by the tail...	This book reads like it was pieced together from notebooks found in a motel after the writer left town. I would only recommend it to someone on my s-list. I thought the cover looked interesting when I picked it up at the bookstore, but now I dislike that as well.	negative
1	In My Top 10 Giallos	How could anyone call this a mess? How many giallo movies have you seen that weren't by Argento or Bava (I'm not bashing them, they're great!) This film has a fantastically spooky atmosphere replete with rumours of vampirism, razorblade slashings, and an orang-u-tan *that's how he pronounces it, even though it's clearly a gorilla haw haw) If you enjoy old gothic horror (think Hammer, but without the extra serving of cheese), and above-average giallo's, then definitely give this one a try..you won't guess who the killer is! (unless you've seen Don't Torture a Duckling or Who Saw Her Die?...or a myriad of other giallos lol) So kick back, turn on some colored lights, grab a glass of vino (and your cat, if he's around!), and enjoy!	positive
1	The One of the Greatest, Unheralded Guitar Albums	This is without a doubt one of the best guitar albums ever. Krantz is a complete package with a unique and totally integrated harmonic and melodic signature on the guitar. He has a blazing, complex technique, but it always serves the music. And his tone...incredible. Considering that this was recorded in the mid-Eighties, it has absolutely NO smooth jazz influence or schmaltz and, in fact, was recorded to be the antithesis of that genre, while still merging the rock and jazz idioms in an approachable, commercial way. A complete artistic success, but unfortunately not a commercial one. If you have even the slightest interest in the electric guitar, this album is essential.	positive
0	come on...	Am I the only one who actually listened to this album? Look, I wanted to love this album as much as the next guy. I, like most of you gutterpunks out there, thought rancid could do no wrong. But I knew something was up when I saw them on MTV. This is their worst album to date. There are a few good songs and some mediocre, but way below the standards they set on "And out come the wolves" and "Lets Go". I never thought it would happen, but rancid let me down.	negative
1	Fun movie	This is a fun movie to watch, my husband and I have seen it several times each and still enjoy seeing it over and over.	positive
1	A Classic Children's CD	This recording is one of my children's favorite. Yes, the narrator's voice is different, but so what? These traditional stories have great humanity. And I love listening to them as much as my children. The music is pleasing for all generations. While these are "magical tales" there is no oversimlification; you feel as if the family is siting at the knees of the local story teller. It's wondeful.	positive
0	Not a lot of light...	... and concentrated to only the front of the light. For instance, one could not stick it on the back of a headboard and read a book unless your headboard was at same angle as your book.	negative
1	A funny,heartfelt classic!! Edgar Bergen rules!!	Directed by John M. Stahl,Adolphe Menjou stars as a matinee idol who suddenly discovers a daughter through "A Letter of Introduction" written by her dying mother.Thrilled,Menjou plans to announce her existence on the opening night of a play they are doing together.However,he becomes petrified and to overcome his shock,he turns to alcohol, becomes drunk during his performance and eventually forcing his producer to stop the show which afterward leads to a tragic climax.The late,great comedian venquiloqiust Edgar Bergen("Yes Candace Bergen's dad") and his nutty but elegant sidekick dummy "Charlie McCarthy" provides a hilarious twist in this funny,heartfelt classic that is well worth watching!!	positive
1	Tale of love and loss of a friend and daughter	Amazing story of how a mother and dearly friends recover, remember and survive the loss of a daughter/friend after a fatal accident. Deep secrets are revealed, pain surfaces and is resolved and a mother learns there are things she didn't know about her daughter. It will take you on an emotional ride both joyfully and with alot of despair. All of those who loved her will surface for air and be better for knowing her and each other. Bring tissues, but well worth it!	positive
0	too much trouble	I am 6 months pregnant and my husband bought this for me because my feet have been hurting. I was so excited to use it. When I did use it I was very disappointed. First of all, the picture on the box does not show a cord to plug in the spa. To me, that is one major downfall. You have to be close enough to a plug in order to use it. Second, since I am pregnant it is very heavy carrying the spa from the sink to a plug. When I used it, it did make my feet feel good, but definiately not what I was expecting. It just wasn't worth the effort. My husband massages my feet and that feels 10 times better than this foot spa. Also, it did not keep my warm water warm. After about 10 min. I could feel the water was not as hot as it was when I put it in there. Overall, I would say to buy a different one or have your husband massage your feet.	negative
0	Very Bland	This is a very flat recitation of anecdotes of the Nixon presidency. In the first few pages we are reminded that Nixon was a brooding loner. The rest of the book provides supporting material.	negative
1	Heartfelt Music from MCC	This CD is one of Mary Chapin Carpenter's best. If you aren't familiar with her music, this is a good place to start. Her rich alto voice brims with emotion without the histrionics so common among today's pop and country performers. Standout tracks are "This Shirt," "Goodbye Again," and "Never Had it So Good." Even after 10 years, this CD gets better with age.	positive
1	The best Visual Basic book for beginners.	I am just learning Visual Basic 6 for a college course and am having trouble understanding some of the concepts. After purchasing Professor Smiley's book the information is definitely a lot clearer. I enjoyed the way that the book takes you through an actual class and provides a real world example of applying what you learn. A must read for beginners.	positive
0	Securom DRM or ILLWILLWARE	I did order this game but returned it unopened because of the securom DRM. I've fought this thing before with limited success until I reloaded the OS. Not sure if securom is new and improved, better than it was, or whatever. I wont have it on my system again. It came back once more with MassEffect. It was easier to remove this time but once burned...I think the publisher should be liable for they damage they do to systems in the name of protecting their product at our expense.	negative
1	Linkin Park is by far the greatest band in the universe	Linkin Park is by far the greatest band in the universe because they rock... rock hard... yeah. they are sooo goood and this album is just proof of their invincible greatness. yes, invincible greatness. they can't be stopped. holla.	positive
1	Nice phone	Good build quality, very solid. Cords are cloth covered like the originals. Earpiece feels weighty in my hand. It has controls for redial and flash hidden as a pushable center button. Tone/pulse, earpiece volume, and ringer off/on are switches under the base.I like its retro look. Ringer is a real bell sound (pleasantly nostalgic).I only marked it down one star because I would have preferred the sound and feel of a real, spring-loaded rotary dial, but the push-button tone dial is probably more useful for most people.You get what you see.	positive
0	some of you are talking about A Director Prepares	These are supposed to be reviews of Viewpoints, the book about Bogart's technique. Some of you are reviewing A Director Prepares (which I recommend more). Don't get mixed up. They're very different texts.	negative
0	Steer away from this product.	The product promises a lot and delivers way short. I had to return 2 batteries because they didn't charge up (blinking light on first, then battery light not showing charge at all). The third one that worked only powered by fully charged laptop for 1.5 hours. That's 1.5 hours of web surfing. That is no where near 5-hours it promised. For the price, you are better off investing in a 2nd laptop battery.	negative
0	Politically Biased	While this book purports to be an unbiased account of the foster care system and its impact on African-American children, it fails miserably. The author is biased against the system from the very beginning, and presents only stories that back her view of the system. There are definitely issues with the foster care system including: overworked case managers, lack of funds, inability to assist children in an appropriate fashion 100% of the time. Certainly there is a racial issue since the majority of children in foster care and up for adoption are minorities, but is this because of the foster care system itself or are we missing a major piece in the puzzle? It is this missing piece that is missing from Ms. Roberts' book.	negative
1	Great Album	This is a great collection, and I was very happy when it came on time. The only problem I had is that the case came shattered, and the paper insert was torn.	positive
0	Pacifica	The music was so loud over the words, it was really garbled and I did'nt like it and I returned it. Amadan is one of my favorite groups, especailly live. I was disappointed. Boo.. Hoo	negative
0	Ho-hum another crusade book	Here the auther had an oppurtunity to write a book from the perspective of each player, but instead took the course of every other crusade author and give an account purely from the Christian crusader perspective. Also at times, it seams as if the auther was cheering on the Crusaders and spent a lot of time justifying some of the atrocities commited.	negative
1	1106 Grand Blvd. - Exceptional Novel	1106 Grand Blvd. is a captivating novel. Once I downloaded it to Kindle I couldn't stop reading. The story of Billie Jean's seven marriages ending in divorce, death, or annulment is told with tact and grace, skill and deep perception. The journey of the heroine's tumultuous life makes the book a compelling adventure with a wonderful happy ending and reveals a writing talent equaled by very few. The fluidity of the narration with its intrigue, suspense and in depth understanding of the subject makes the reader eager for the next writing achievement by Betty Dravis.	positive
0	not a jawbone	this a rip off item this is not a jawbone, this product is a cheap knock off. and is priced high there the real thing	negative
1	funny movie	I enjoyed this movie the first few times but It can get boring after you've seen it enough...good for part people.	positive
1	Modern Winemaking by Philip Jackisch	No serious amateur winemaker should be without this book. The best book in my library. This book is divided into chapters that has information organized in a logical manner. The procedures, practices, and the theorys are stated clearly. While far from being a cookbook, a amateur with some experience will benefit from many of the alternative methods presented. It will give the experienced amateur who has already established sound scientific winemaking methods the courage practice the many facets of the art of winemaking.	positive
0	horribly blotchy	This product may work for someone with very smooth skin, but for me it was blotchy and cakey. Couldn't wait to wash it off, I mean scrub! Undoubtedly with some expertise, the product could go on more evenly, just not my luck.	negative
0	a long magazine article	Although I did enjoy the book and found it entaining and ringing true with its anecdotes, I felt that it could have been summed up and shortened into a magazine article-- it lacked substance for a 200 page plus book.	negative
1	Good Quality	I used this with my desk condenser mic. Just attached to the stand with no issues and the arm is very flexible.	positive
0	Try the jump start, before buying new or rebuilt	I thought that it was a little strange that both batteries went bad, nearly at the same time. I also had to confirm that it wasn't the charger. It was just luck that I saw DP's jump start trick (I would never have thought of it). It works, amazing...	negative
0	Griffin EarThumps	I ordered white, but they sent me black. ;( I had heard some positive reviews of the EarThumps, so I expected them to sound better, but they were similar to cheaper earphones (not enough acoustic/bass sound), and sounded rather tinny to me.It's true what another reviewer said, that the connection from the wire to the jack is less sturdy than comparable sets.However, the earphone carrying case is kinda cute. ;)	negative
0	Giant Let Down	I read the reviews prior to ordering this book, but I was hopeful I would find a couple of great nuggets about this wonderful album and prove the other reviewers wrong.Not so. This book is terrible. If you want to learn about the history of the CD, well then, you picked the perfect book. If you want to learn anything about Radiohead and the making of OK Computer, forget it. I seriously want my money back. I feel like if I ever saw this guy walking on the street I would punch him. He had an incredible opportunity to write about one of the best modern bands and one of the best albums of all time - and he blew it.	negative
0	I can't recommend this iron	I purchased this iron 2 years ago even after reading a number of the negative reviews. First off - it has never gotten as hot as other steam irons I've owned even at the highest setting. In fact, it seems to have gotten ever cooler (over the years I've owned it) the point now that I feel that I'm going to have to replace it. I also had the problem with leaking - it can really cause a mess. I've never owned a Rowenta before but I hear they make good products. This one though is a dud.	negative
1	Great folk sounds	This album is a pleasure for ears. The genuine and intimate folk sound of The Story is a complete success.It's sad that Jonatha Brooke moved away from this, because it was really something they were damn good at.	positive
1	great tool bag	This tool bag works great and seems very durable. My only complate is the the shoulder strap cannot be detached. Other than that I am very happy with this purchase!	positive
0	I'm sorry	I hate to be negative but this book was terrible. I am shocked to log on and see such wonderful reviews. This book is very small and has no more information than you can find on the internet. I am a first time Beagle owner and bought this to learn more about the bread, problems and questions I've encountered in my firt weeks of ownership. After reading the whole thing, I came away with nothing new. There is a whole chapter on breeding and a pregnant Beagle but for the average owner, this is not useful. I wish I could return this book it was such a waste of money - and was only a few dollars!	negative
0	not even close......but	While B. Schweizer has Rebecca's best interests at heart it seems to me that he is a little too PC in singing her praises. Rebecca was not an "I'm OK, your OK" person, and if from the great beyond she saw well meaning individuals making apologies for her she would raise hell. Still this is a must read for a true RW aficionado.	negative
1	A MUST-READ	This book was a great look at pioneer and prairie life, not only because of the story's plot but because of its AUTHENTICITY! This book wasn't written by somebody who studied about the time period, but someone who actually lived throught it.	positive
1	The Illuminatus trilogy	I was loaned the three installments of this trilogy way back in 1990. At that time i had never heard of Robert Anton Wilson and didnt know about 90% of the content of these books, but... Since reading the trilogy my third eye was squeegied clean and the intellectual journey that it has taken me on has been a wonderful experience that is still on going. Of course once i had read the book i had to own it and have since purchased many of his other works, which i read and re-read. In short this book is better than the bible, by far my favourite novel of all time and well worth the read, as long as you have an open mind to magik, sex, anarchy, religion and mythology. If you don't then i wouldn't bother because it will probably freak you out. By the way the great man died recently, i for one am greatly sadened because he was one of the greats. R.A.W. R.i.p. 11/01/2007	positive
0	A little disappointed	I suppose I was hoping for more information than this book gives. It is very basic in the information on chakras, gives even less information on Reiki and the chakras. Gives more information on the chakras and balancing them without Reiki than it does with Reiki.Better books on chakras out there. Was disappointed on the whole.	negative
0	Skip it	The first thing I noticed when I opened the package was how cheaply made it was like a plastic toy. No instructions were included, but it seemed easy enough. After inserting the (not included) AA battery, the trimmer would not turn on. Tried several batteries with no effect. Reversed the battery and still no effect. I guess you get what you pay for.	negative
0	Disappointing	After reading excellent reviews on cnet, I expected a much better product. The editing software was lacking, and using the scanner did slow down my computer. What I found most annoying though was that it doesn't have an on/off switch. I know I could have unplugged it when not in use, but then turning it back on, the computer didn't acknowledge it, and then having to reboot slowed things down more. Finally, after about a year the scanning light burned out. I recently replaced it with the hp3180 all in one which was reasonably priced at amazon and came with the additional capabilities of printing and copying.	negative
0	Marilyn you are overrated!	If this is the best of Marilyn, I'm not impressed. She's a really blond ditz! I never saw where any real acting was necessary or done. I think Hollywood was doing what Hollywood does, selling a product! Marilyn was a tool when I was a kid, and was great bathroom viewing the product when I was a kid. Never noticed her eyes until these movies, but they are a dream come true along with he greatest female voice on record. But I never noticed much else especially really good movies. I hope Marilyn was deeper than all of that.	negative
0	Go elsewhere for Econ theory	This book is outstanding at taking a difficult subject and making it even more inaccessible. Textbooks like this are why kids don't want to study Econ today. Dry writing, poor examples, and errors make this book a chore to learn from. If it were possible to give it zero stars, I would.A better resource for your rusty Calc will be Haeussler, Paul, and Wood's Introductory Mathematical Analysis - which includes a section on the Lagrangian method. This is a really great (and fun, yes, fun) calc book.A better microeconomic theory book is the Wetzstein Microeconomic Theory text.Finally, for lighter introduction check out any of the recent econ books such as "The Undercover Economist", "Undressing the naked science", etc.There are much better ways to make micro interesting to learn than from this book...	negative
0	Th Luxe Towel	I found this towel to be quite nice. I found that it washes best in cold water, to avoid overlinting. It was soft and absorbant. I really like the oversize Bath Towel, it is generous but not too big. I will purchase it again.	negative
0	Mini angel food cake pan	This is the worst pan I have ever purchased. In fact I returned it. The cake sticks to the pan & cleaning it took a great deal of time. Don't waste your time or money on this pan.	negative
0	10 Movie Pack Broadway Bound	This moviepack is awful. 10 movies in very low resolution. The picture is sometimes so blurred that it is hard to tell who is who. It's an outrage that this is offered as a serious product. Don't buy it!	negative
1	Great cleaning product	This is great stuff; it does what it claims to do. My Rowenta iron looks like brand new and I have to believe this will last just about forever because you don't need to use much of it.	positive
1	This was a lifesaver	I just got home from Rome, and this map went everywhere with me. I loved it. It just covers old Rome, but as a tourist map it was perfect.	positive
1	nothing new if you tuned in at album release	4 stars because if you were a britney-watcher when "in the zone" was released, you've already seen the abc special and the trl appearance that make up the bulk of this dvd. that said, at the time, i wished i had taped them b/c once i had the album, i wanted to see her treatment of the songs. bonus cd is only ok--listener beware: "don't hang up" is not a very good song, but it's the kind that gets stuck in your head. all in all, this dvd is a must for britney fans.	positive
1	No reservations	I am a Deadhead rather than a true blue Moe.ron, but I have been listening to Moe. for a little over a year now. Volume 6 is the second Warts and All box set that I have (Volume 2 was the first). I loved it from the first listen, which is not typical for me. The jamming was beautiful and seamless. Highly recommended. No reservations.	positive
1	Acoustic Research Power Cord	Musical attack(transient response) is better. If your amp is plugged directly into wall outlet, you will notice quieter noise floor.Overall I find music more involving. Of course, each ones ear, system setup etc. is different. Cord is cheap to buy, give a listen for a period of time to various kinds of music.	positive
1	A comprehensive TASTER book!	I just finished reading this book, and I am glad I bought it!If you are looking for an indepth book on psychicism, this is NOT the one. However, if you are just starting to investigate/read on the subject, then this book is a great place to start. It covers so many related subject headings and gives a taste of each, just enough for you to decide whether you'd like to research a specific subject further or not.The book is certainly thought-provoking and it could actually help guide your next readings on the subject.	positive
0	Lousy RF range; ON worked from further away than OFF	The range of use was practically useless. I could get about 10 - 15 feet of range for the "ON" button, but had to put the remote right against the receiver to get the "OFF" to even work. I bought this particular model because it had discrete on and off buttons, to make it easier for my elderly mom to figure out (was supposed to be used to remotely reboot her cable modem located in the basement), but in the end it was too flaky to let her fuss with it. I switched to a different unit which had about 50 feet of consistent, reliable range and tossed this one in the junk drawer.	negative
0	Revolting and Shameful	I forced myself to read the first few chapters and then threw this "book" into the trash. I have never read such a revolting, unnecessary use of language to describe smut, gore, drugs, sex or religion. This tale portrays the worst of human nature. Totally unbelieveable(...)	negative
1	Recycled	Made in AUT in 2000, Serial# 489039-5, Playing Time 148:08Not much to say about this compilation, but here's the lowdown:Ever heard of the 2-disc set "Light Years" everyone that's craving for a great "best of" is raving about? No... well, it was released in 1997.This set is the same, also made in Austria (not in Sweden as the title might suggest!) but in 2000, same track content, but with different artwork.Same material (even the core serial number is the same!), but better priced!	positive
0	OK for the beginner.	My husband is a Farrier and this book is fine for the beginner, but I would not recommend for anyone that is advanced.	negative
1	Super handy	This is one of those tool kits yo just have to have. You never know when you're gonna need a small, odd shaped bit, and this kit has it. The construction is sturdy. The only thing that sucks is the liner of the case that houses the bits, but I didn't buy it for a case, I bought it for the bits and they're great!	positive
1	In the Land of Women	My 14 year old daughter and I rented this movie and loved it so much we had to buy it. The movie had everything I love in a movie, I laughed I cried, a great "chick flick".	positive
0	Only you can change it	HiI watched this movie many times. Over and over and this particular movie opened my eyes to what I been thru.I was in a very bad marriage my self, I thought I had to go back for the kids but I was wrong. We all just look for excuses however we should never have to go through any of this. When a man hits a woman he is in control.We women have to put an end to this. There were times when I thought I was taking my last breath but one day I had enough. I got so strong I was able to hit him back. Now I'm divorced and happier than ever. It took me six years but I'm still alive. But there are women out there that don't get the chance to make it out a live. To every women out there who gets abused, please watch this movie and take a good look at your self, you can make it out alive. Thanks for reading.Lady Undercover.	negative
1	satisfied	Bought this movie for my boyfriend as a xmas gift and he loved it we watched it first thing xmas morning! It got here in less then three days and it wasnt damaged...and brand new.	positive
0	Great product for couch potatoes!	Headset had very good sound quality. Just one sad thing, it will not work while you are using a treadmill. My wife was very disappointed! It would save the retailer some money on returns if they pointed that out in the specs info. Since it is clearly written in the manual on the last page, last sentence of the book that it will not funtion while using a treadmill.	negative
0	Surfline video review	I would not recommend renting or buying this video as the first film on the Surfline is out of focus for some reason. At one point I had a DVD of this film and the focus was fine. There is no problem with the focus on the second segment of this video on the California Western Railroad.	negative
1	Excellent!	This is an excellent DVD. The workouts and settings are very, very good. As the other reviews note, the workout does move rather quickly. However, after the first workout the pace is about right. The workouts leave you feeling toned and relaxed at the same time.	positive
0	This Camera is JUNK	We got this camera as a gift for our 8 year old. The camera is fairly easy for a kid to use. Picture quality is OK in outdoor light, but not great indoors. The biggest disapointment is the "editing" software that comes with it. The software does not allow you to do a simple cut and paste type operation! You can eliminate portions but can't string the good pieces together. There are no effects to speak of.	negative
1	Great kickstand	I purchased two of these kickstands for 16in and 26in bikes.When I received the items I noticed that one was harder to 'kick' than the other.My son of 5 was not able to kick the harder one. I installed the harder on the bigger bike. The softer is just soft enough to kick, yet hard enough to keep the bike standing.It fits my 26in bike. I had to get a longer bolt though because of the frame size being thicker than the bolt provided. I will not mark it down for this. It is only designed for bikes between 12 and 20in.	positive
0	Maybe its just me !!	I was looking for a book about the history, philosophy and evolution of Yoga in a simple and informative way. The reason I bought this book is mainly based on the customer reviews and average customer ratings of 5 stars. I am one reader who didn't like the book nor benefited from it in anyway.I am new at Yoga and this is my first read in Yoga. I wished that this book would give me insight into how this ancient tradition evolved over thousands of years, It didn't. The organization of the book is terrible, unnecessary details that deviates from the main topics are all around. In every chapter extracts from Hindu sacred books spans many pages which I didn't enjoy.This is more of a text book that is might be useful for research purposes than a book to read. I have tried numerous times to read the book but failed; I also tried to use it to write a paper on the History of yoga but got totally confused and find resources elsewhere more helpful.	negative
1	If A Journey of 1000 Miles Begins With The First Step:	...this book should get you about 150 miles down the road real quick. If you are about to undertake a major project, no matter what, this book will give you some inspiration and encouragement. Again, he speaks in concepts more than laying down a numbered list of steps to follow which is why his ideas will still apply many years from now. This book seems to be written specifically to those in a non-profit organization, but the principles can again (like most of his books) apply to anyone, anywhere, doing any kind of project requiring lots of hard work and who are looking for an edge or will consider using some unconventional thinking. Heck, Im pretty lazy and wasnt really looking for a project to work on, but after reading this book, Im ready to GO FOR IT. Out of my way, Im going to conquer the world now!! (I liked it)	positive
0	Poor flyer, get a JAWZ instead	I got one of these for my sister's dog. He hasn't destroyed it, but it simply does not fly nearly as well as the JAWZ disc I got for my two dogs. The Kong disc is basically a tank of a disc. My dogs will occasionally play tug of war with the JAWZ on the retrieval and it stands up to the abuse AND is a better flyer than the Kong.	negative
0	ZICO Coconut Water is too salty	I am new to the coconut water scene, so trying a bunch of brands. I just tried this brand and found it way too salty...obnoxiously. I don't get it. We are drinking coconut water for the health benefits and I potassium, great for lowering blood pressure, and they go ahead and add 160mg of salt into the drink. It's gross.	negative
0	Disappointed	I was somewhat disappointed at the level of understanding the author assumed my knowledge base was on the subject. I also was expecting definite trading strategies to employ. This is not a beginners book and i dont think it helps experienced traders either as the main antidote for succes is keeping a journal practice for one year and dont succumb to greed and fear. There I gave you all the book has to offer and didnt charge you for it	negative
1	The Coon Dogs life	I thought the book Sounder was interesting.It kept me guessing about the parts.Like when part of the jail had blowN up. I thought the dad wasn't going to survive.To my suprise he did. Then when he came home half paralized that really suprised me.After all the interesting parts and all the exitement it was good.Although the part I didn't like was when both Sounder and his master died.They could at least lived for anothor year together.Besides that I really liked the book.	positive
1	Best book I have ever read!	I think my title speaks for itself. The book is so well written and it contains so many info that I could read it several times and still be able to learn new things about music!	positive
0	POS	I was looking for a cheap microscope for simple plant observation... Item was received received quickly cheap plastic, switch very flimsy, after wrestling with it a minute and finally getting the 2 AA batteries in the light doesn't even work. Although it was only $6 plus another $6 for shipping I feel I overpaid. Waste of money, I suggest paying the $20 at least to get a reliable product.	negative
0	Fling-it Squirrel	Although the body of the squirrel is still intact, our Pug tore the fur off the tail of the squirrel the first day he had it. He still plays with the body and there is nothing for him to choke on, but I was disappointed that it fell apart so quickly.	negative
0	Not a replacement for the standard bag	I bought this to replace the bag that came with my Polaris after one of the connection tabs broke on the original. this bag collects leaves and large particles as advertised. My problem with it is that I have my Polaris on a timer and this bag allowed debris to fall back into the pool when the cleaner turned off. It was unable to keep acorns and anything but large leaves inside the bag.This bag could be useful to pick up large amounts of leaves as long as you emptied the bad as soon as the cleaner turned off.I ended up replacing this bag with a standard bag that works great.	negative
0	Cats Rule, but Tom's Bowls Don't	Lucky for you, this bowl is not available. It looked so cool in the photo. Frosty and translucent. The little legs would lift the kibbles up to my kitties fuzzy face saving him neckstrain at feeding time. Save your money instead. This thing arrived and besides having a crack on the bottom of one foot, it has this cheap plastic feel AND a gold plastic logo glued into a hole on the side that is in no way visible in the photo. That was the most offensive thing about it.Then there is the fact that it is on a par, qualitywise, with a gumball machine prize. A Dollar Store would be embarassed to sell this. If I could give it negative stars I would.	negative
1	richest man in babylon	this is a fantastic book. i recommend it for everyone.. i listen to it during my commute, and enjoying listening to it every few months.. Buy it, you wont regret it.	positive
0	No wrist strap	Nice light, well made. But why would anyone design a tactical-style flashlight without a place to attach a wrist strap. Not recommended for use on or near the water.	negative
0	Best if used outdoors	use this outdoors and get OK pictures. don't use it indoors. i have a hospital-like light in the living room and still, the pictures indoors turned out horribly dark and grainy. hospital lights are bright.. so think about that when you're fixin to purchase one. i regret buying mine, do not buy this product and expect wonderful pictures. INTEL cameras are best if you're looking for cheap ones =) (both the pocket pc and the digital pocket pc. i have both and i love them.)	negative
0	Do not feed your cat this	if you think you are a good cat parent please do your own research before buying this product. this cat food contains nothing but meat-by-products and grains! this stuff will kill your cat in the long run. if you are still feeding your cat this, stop immediately and google the ingredients of science diet cat food now and see for yourself.	negative
1	Indispensable Collection of Inspirations	This book contains the original stories that many movies were based on. This includes such titles as "The Beast With Five Fingers", "The Fly", "Duel", and others. Hell, it has the story "We Can Remember It For You Wholesale"--the story that "Total Recall" was based on. Good stuff. Some pretty freaky stories (I will never forget "The Fly"--ORIGINAL movie or story, it doesn't matter). Good book.	positive
1	Words of Wisdom from People Who Have Lived	Every quote listed in this book comes from people who were over 70 years old at the time, so they know of whence they speak. This is a light read, but a truly enjoyable one. Turn to any page, and read sagacious advice on a variety of subjects, from well-known figures ranging from Julia Child to Golda Meir, and everywhere in between. This is a book that will be returned to again and again for its wit and wisdom. And, as we age, the words become more true to life. Age does not necessarily equal wisdom, but in the case of this collection, it certainly applies.	positive
1	For lack of a better word...magic	I sweat more than anyone I know, aside from my brother-in-law. I don't mind it when I'm at the gym, but I have always had to shy away from gray shirts and dress shirts. As I now wear a dress shirt every day....I had to solve the problem. Friend of mine recommended this stuff. Roll on at night about every 2 or 3 days, and it SIGNIFICANTLY reduced sweating. I don't know how, nor do I care how. This stuff works. I can tell when I need to reapply as I start showing sweating more.Caution: I did find that certain deodorants (yes you still need to apply deodorant daily) and this product could cause discomfort when the product is applied at night. It's not enough of a bother to turn me off to the product	positive
0	I wish they had a half star	This was a total waste of talent, George Lucas should slap himself silly. I don't know what he was thinking when he made this movie but it stunk. Let me help anyone who hasn't seen this yet, have you seen the original three Star Wars? If you answered yes then you've seen Phantom Menace, it's like all Lucas did was take the three established movies squish them together and toss in some big Hollywood stars. And who ever came up with Jar Jar should be ashamed of themselves. The only thing that makes this movie worse is the pimple faced idiots thinking it's the greatest movie ever.	negative
1	Great machine!	Love it. If you have animals, it is a must (to prevent musty). It would be better if it covered a larger area. It usually takes 3 applications to get all of the animal stain.	positive
1	Evelyn Keyes bio	This is the second part of Evelyn Keyes' biography. The first part is Scarlett O'Hara's Little Sister. You should read that one first for some of the incidents and comments in the second book to make sense. An interesting, chatty, gossipy look at the life of an actress in Hollywood of the 30's and 40's. And how did she put up with Artie Shaw all those years?? Recommended for old movie buffs.	positive
1	Escort Passport 8500 x 50	This is my second Escort Passport. I have used many other brands and wish I cough up the extra $ long ago. I did like the Passport 8500x 50 blue better. (So did the thief)	positive
0	HA HA HA !!!! WHAT A JOKE	What is this !!! One of the worst movies ever !!! Bad Acting - the car chase - ha ha ha - even worse than the cheapest computer game . This is a joke . NOT EVEN worth 1 star .	negative
1	A must read for movie lovers of the 40s and 50s.	Ms. Williams does not skimp on details of her relationships with not only men and co-stars, but her business and professional dealings with her coaches, directors and producers. This book took me back to my childhood (and 5-cent Milk Duds) living for her movies. The information given about the logistics of her particular movies is fascinating. Her penchant for marrying the wrong men and neglecting her children is told with honest self-appraisal. A great read!	positive
1	She is the best!	Britney is a true queen. I think she will take her place among the greats. She's just as good as Aretha Franklin and Etta James!!!!!YOU ROCK BIG TIME BRIT!!!!!!!	positive
0	Beware of medication bias	I am excited that more physicians, like Dr. Rubenfeld, are really thoroughly exploring the epidemic of thyroid disease we have in this country. There is a great need!! The downside is that Dr. Rubenfeld is an advocate of synthetic medications (such as Synthroid). As someone who has suffered with Hashimoto's for years and and who has researched many medications, treatments and physicians, I have finally gotten relief from the majority of my symptoms by using Armour (the natural option). Unfortunately, for the thousands of women (especially) who are suffering with thyroid symptoms, these synthetic medications only make them feel worse by the day. Armour is much more effective in relieving the countless (torturous) symptoms. I would highly recommend "Stop the Thyroid Madness" for a more accurate picture of what those with thyroid disease actually go through and what tests they actually need for the best diagnosis and treatment plan.	negative

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Japanese Zen/Bosai Tree

Beautiful Japanese tree is a priviledge to own,as it arrived in great condition and had its own little pond of water.

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Canada is breeding excellent performers.

Despite there are very few people in Canada, many excellent and original singers/musicians are appearing in that country. Damhnait Doyle is no exception to the rule. She sings in a very unique and personal style. I have never found anybody whose style ressembles Damhnait's style. Unfortunately, it seems to me that many excellent artists never become as famous as many others who don't deserve it.

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Great, Uncomplicated, N Router

I needed a basic wireless router while away from home. My room had DSL but in an inconvenient location. I found the D-Link DIR-615 in a Navy Exchange (at $20 more than Amazon)and bought it because I couldn't wait for shipping. It was very easy to set up with the CD wizard and I was completed in just a very few minutes. I had to call tech support right away because I could not connect with the router and there was one option in my wireless setup that needed to be unchecked, but since that, it has performed flawlessly. And, support was easy to reach and friendly. So far I have nothing but praise for this unit and essentially agree with the CNET review of this item. It is small and lightweight enough to fit in my backpack along with my notebook PC and will be with me on all future travels. I am very satisfied with my purchase and despite being overpriced where I bought it, is still very reasonably-priced for a quality N router.

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Hand Helper

I ordered this item for my wife. She had a stroke an needs therapy on her left side. This exercizer has helped her get her left arm & hand stronger. With the rubber bands you can adjust the tention real easy as the patient progresses. I think it's a good piece of equipment.

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Awesome Movie!!!

I loved this movie!!!! I didn't move the entire time I was watching it. Bruce Willis is one of my favorite actors and he did it again!!!! I have to admit that I was shocked because it didn't get good reviews, but this is one movie I am glad I purchased!!!!!!!

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Terrible title, good book!

I found out this book pretty far in to my pregnancy and my daughter arrived early, about a week after I finished reading the book, but I can say, without reservation, that the information I learned, just by reading the book one time and practicing with my husband twice, that it was a great help while I was in labor. I was not without pain, but I was very calm and in control. I just wish I had had more time to practice the techniques!

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WMA *ONLY*

The unit works pretty well, but only supporting WMA (rather than MP3 or Ogg or some other non-Windows media format) would be nice. No point in buying it when there are other units that don't lock you in.

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Solomon's book makes organic chemistry seem overly complex.

Solomon's book uses the wrong approach for teaching organic chemistry. Unfortunately, it has become the standard text used at most colleges -- but most people I know who used it as undergrads had to re-learn chemistry as grad students. This is because Solomon's book presents organic chemistry as a formidable science of many, many different reactions. It is difficult for beginning students to understand how these reactions are related, and so reactions involving more complex molecules look very confusing. A better introductory text is written by Seyhan Ege. There is a simplicity to organic chemistry that Solomon's text just does not demonstrate.

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Reader by the tail...

This book reads like it was pieced together from notebooks found in a motel after the writer left town. I would only recommend it to someone on my s-list. I thought the cover looked interesting when I picked it up at the bookstore, but now I dislike that as well.

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In My Top 10 Giallos

How could anyone call this a mess? How many giallo movies have you seen that weren't by Argento or Bava (I'm not bashing them, they're great!) This film has a fantastically spooky atmosphere replete with rumours of vampirism, razorblade slashings, and an orang-u-tan *that's how he pronounces it, even though it's clearly a gorilla haw haw) If you enjoy old gothic horror (think Hammer, but without the extra serving of cheese), and above-average giallo's, then definitely give this one a try..you won't guess who the killer is! (unless you've seen Don't Torture a Duckling or Who Saw Her Die?...or a myriad of other giallos lol) So kick back, turn on some colored lights, grab a glass of vino (and your cat, if he's around!), and enjoy!

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The One of the Greatest, Unheralded Guitar Albums

This is without a doubt one of the best guitar albums ever. Krantz is a complete package with a unique and totally integrated harmonic and melodic signature on the guitar. He has a blazing, complex technique, but it always serves the music. And his tone...incredible. Considering that this was recorded in the mid-Eighties, it has absolutely NO smooth jazz influence or schmaltz and, in fact, was recorded to be the antithesis of that genre, while still merging the rock and jazz idioms in an approachable, commercial way. A complete artistic success, but unfortunately not a commercial one. If you have even the slightest interest in the electric guitar, this album is essential.

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come on...

Am I the only one who actually listened to this album? Look, I wanted to love this album as much as the next guy. I, like most of you gutterpunks out there, thought rancid could do no wrong. But I knew something was up when I saw them on MTV. This is their worst album to date. There are a few good songs and some mediocre, but way below the standards they set on "And out come the wolves" and "Lets Go". I never thought it would happen, but rancid let me down.

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Fun movie

This is a fun movie to watch, my husband and I have seen it several times each and still enjoy seeing it over and over.

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A Classic Children's CD

This recording is one of my children's favorite. Yes, the narrator's voice is different, but so what? These traditional stories have great humanity. And I love listening to them as much as my children. The music is pleasing for all generations. While these are "magical tales" there is no oversimlification; you feel as if the family is siting at the knees of the local story teller. It's wondeful.

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Not a lot of light...

... and concentrated to only the front of the light. For instance, one could not stick it on the back of a headboard and read a book unless your headboard was at same angle as your book.

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A funny,heartfelt classic!! Edgar Bergen rules!!

Directed by John M. Stahl,Adolphe Menjou stars as a matinee idol who suddenly discovers a daughter through "A Letter of Introduction" written by her dying mother.Thrilled,Menjou plans to announce her existence on the opening night of a play they are doing together.However,he becomes petrified and to overcome his shock,he turns to alcohol, becomes drunk during his performance and eventually forcing his producer to stop the show which afterward leads to a tragic climax.The late,great comedian venquiloqiust Edgar Bergen("Yes Candace Bergen's dad") and his nutty but elegant sidekick dummy "Charlie McCarthy" provides a hilarious twist in this funny,heartfelt classic that is well worth watching!!

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Tale of love and loss of a friend and daughter

Amazing story of how a mother and dearly friends recover, remember and survive the loss of a daughter/friend after a fatal accident. Deep secrets are revealed, pain surfaces and is resolved and a mother learns there are things she didn't know about her daughter. It will take you on an emotional ride both joyfully and with alot of despair. All of those who loved her will surface for air and be better for knowing her and each other. Bring tissues, but well worth it!

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too much trouble

I am 6 months pregnant and my husband bought this for me because my feet have been hurting. I was so excited to use it. When I did use it I was very disappointed. First of all, the picture on the box does not show a cord to plug in the spa. To me, that is one major downfall. You have to be close enough to a plug in order to use it. Second, since I am pregnant it is very heavy carrying the spa from the sink to a plug. When I used it, it did make my feet feel good, but definiately not what I was expecting. It just wasn't worth the effort. My husband massages my feet and that feels 10 times better than this foot spa. Also, it did not keep my warm water warm. After about 10 min. I could feel the water was not as hot as it was when I put it in there. Overall, I would say to buy a different one or have your husband massage your feet.

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Very Bland

This is a very flat recitation of anecdotes of the Nixon presidency. In the first few pages we are reminded that Nixon was a brooding loner. The rest of the book provides supporting material.

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Heartfelt Music from MCC

This CD is one of Mary Chapin Carpenter's best. If you aren't familiar with her music, this is a good place to start. Her rich alto voice brims with emotion without the histrionics so common among today's pop and country performers. Standout tracks are "This Shirt," "Goodbye Again," and "Never Had it So Good." Even after 10 years, this CD gets better with age.

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The best Visual Basic book for beginners.

I am just learning Visual Basic 6 for a college course and am having trouble understanding some of the concepts. After purchasing Professor Smiley's book the information is definitely a lot clearer. I enjoyed the way that the book takes you through an actual class and provides a real world example of applying what you learn. A must read for beginners.

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Securom DRM or ILLWILLWARE

I did order this game but returned it unopened because of the securom DRM. I've fought this thing before with limited success until I reloaded the OS. Not sure if securom is new and improved, better than it was, or whatever. I wont have it on my system again. It came back once more with MassEffect. It was easier to remove this time but once burned...I think the publisher should be liable for they damage they do to systems in the name of protecting their product at our expense.

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Linkin Park is by far the greatest band in the universe

Linkin Park is by far the greatest band in the universe because they rock... rock hard... yeah. they are sooo goood and this album is just proof of their invincible greatness. yes, invincible greatness. they can't be stopped. holla.

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Nice phone

Good build quality, very solid. Cords are cloth covered like the originals. Earpiece feels weighty in my hand. It has controls for redial and flash hidden as a pushable center button. Tone/pulse, earpiece volume, and ringer off/on are switches under the base.I like its retro look. Ringer is a real bell sound (pleasantly nostalgic).I only marked it down one star because I would have preferred the sound and feel of a real, spring-loaded rotary dial, but the push-button tone dial is probably more useful for most people.You get what you see.

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some of you are talking about A Director Prepares

These are supposed to be reviews of Viewpoints, the book about Bogart's technique. Some of you are reviewing A Director Prepares (which I recommend more). Don't get mixed up. They're very different texts.

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Steer away from this product.

The product promises a lot and delivers way short. I had to return 2 batteries because they didn't charge up (blinking light on first, then battery light not showing charge at all). The third one that worked only powered by fully charged laptop for 1.5 hours. That's 1.5 hours of web surfing. That is no where near 5-hours it promised. For the price, you are better off investing in a 2nd laptop battery.

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Politically Biased

While this book purports to be an unbiased account of the foster care system and its impact on African-American children, it fails miserably. The author is biased against the system from the very beginning, and presents only stories that back her view of the system. There are definitely issues with the foster care system including: overworked case managers, lack of funds, inability to assist children in an appropriate fashion 100% of the time. Certainly there is a racial issue since the majority of children in foster care and up for adoption are minorities, but is this because of the foster care system itself or are we missing a major piece in the puzzle? It is this missing piece that is missing from Ms. Roberts' book.

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Great Album

This is a great collection, and I was very happy when it came on time. The only problem I had is that the case came shattered, and the paper insert was torn.

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Pacifica

The music was so loud over the words, it was really garbled and I did'nt like it and I returned it. Amadan is one of my favorite groups, especailly live. I was disappointed. Boo.. Hoo

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Ho-hum another crusade book

Here the auther had an oppurtunity to write a book from the perspective of each player, but instead took the course of every other crusade author and give an account purely from the Christian crusader perspective. Also at times, it seams as if the auther was cheering on the Crusaders and spent a lot of time justifying some of the atrocities commited.

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1106 Grand Blvd. - Exceptional Novel

1106 Grand Blvd. is a captivating novel. Once I downloaded it to Kindle I couldn't stop reading. The story of Billie Jean's seven marriages ending in divorce, death, or annulment is told with tact and grace, skill and deep perception. The journey of the heroine's tumultuous life makes the book a compelling adventure with a wonderful happy ending and reveals a writing talent equaled by very few. The fluidity of the narration with its intrigue, suspense and in depth understanding of the subject makes the reader eager for the next writing achievement by Betty Dravis.

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not a jawbone

this a rip off item this is not a jawbone, this product is a cheap knock off. and is priced high there the real thing

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funny movie

I enjoyed this movie the first few times but It can get boring after you've seen it enough...good for part people.

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Modern Winemaking by Philip Jackisch

No serious amateur winemaker should be without this book. The best book in my library. This book is divided into chapters that has information organized in a logical manner. The procedures, practices, and the theorys are stated clearly. While far from being a cookbook, a amateur with some experience will benefit from many of the alternative methods presented. It will give the experienced amateur who has already established sound scientific winemaking methods the courage practice the many facets of the art of winemaking.

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horribly blotchy

This product may work for someone with very smooth skin, but for me it was blotchy and cakey. Couldn't wait to wash it off, I mean scrub! Undoubtedly with some expertise, the product could go on more evenly, just not my luck.

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a long magazine article

Although I did enjoy the book and found it entaining and ringing true with its anecdotes, I felt that it could have been summed up and shortened into a magazine article-- it lacked substance for a 200 page plus book.

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Good Quality

I used this with my desk condenser mic. Just attached to the stand with no issues and the arm is very flexible.

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Try the jump start, before buying new or rebuilt

I thought that it was a little strange that both batteries went bad, nearly at the same time. I also had to confirm that it wasn't the charger. It was just luck that I saw DP's jump start trick (I would never have thought of it). It works, amazing...

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Griffin EarThumps

I ordered white, but they sent me black. ;( I had heard some positive reviews of the EarThumps, so I expected them to sound better, but they were similar to cheaper earphones (not enough acoustic/bass sound), and sounded rather tinny to me.It's true what another reviewer said, that the connection from the wire to the jack is less sturdy than comparable sets.However, the earphone carrying case is kinda cute. ;)

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Giant Let Down

I read the reviews prior to ordering this book, but I was hopeful I would find a couple of great nuggets about this wonderful album and prove the other reviewers wrong.Not so. This book is terrible. If you want to learn about the history of the CD, well then, you picked the perfect book. If you want to learn anything about Radiohead and the making of OK Computer, forget it. I seriously want my money back. I feel like if I ever saw this guy walking on the street I would punch him. He had an incredible opportunity to write about one of the best modern bands and one of the best albums of all time - and he blew it.

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I can't recommend this iron

I purchased this iron 2 years ago even after reading a number of the negative reviews. First off - it has never gotten as hot as other steam irons I've owned even at the highest setting. In fact, it seems to have gotten ever cooler (over the years I've owned it) the point now that I feel that I'm going to have to replace it. I also had the problem with leaking - it can really cause a mess. I've never owned a Rowenta before but I hear they make good products. This one though is a dud.

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Great folk sounds

This album is a pleasure for ears. The genuine and intimate folk sound of The Story is a complete success.It's sad that Jonatha Brooke moved away from this, because it was really something they were damn good at.

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great tool bag

This tool bag works great and seems very durable. My only complate is the the shoulder strap cannot be detached. Other than that I am very happy with this purchase!

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I'm sorry

I hate to be negative but this book was terrible. I am shocked to log on and see such wonderful reviews. This book is very small and has no more information than you can find on the internet. I am a first time Beagle owner and bought this to learn more about the bread, problems and questions I've encountered in my firt weeks of ownership. After reading the whole thing, I came away with nothing new. There is a whole chapter on breeding and a pregnant Beagle but for the average owner, this is not useful. I wish I could return this book it was such a waste of money - and was only a few dollars!

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not even close......but

While B. Schweizer has Rebecca's best interests at heart it seems to me that he is a little too PC in singing her praises. Rebecca was not an "I'm OK, your OK" person, and if from the great beyond she saw well meaning individuals making apologies for her she would raise hell. Still this is a must read for a true RW aficionado.

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A MUST-READ

This book was a great look at pioneer and prairie life, not only because of the story's plot but because of its AUTHENTICITY! This book wasn't written by somebody who studied about the time period, but someone who actually lived throught it.

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The Illuminatus trilogy

I was loaned the three installments of this trilogy way back in 1990. At that time i had never heard of Robert Anton Wilson and didnt know about 90% of the content of these books, but... Since reading the trilogy my third eye was squeegied clean and the intellectual journey that it has taken me on has been a wonderful experience that is still on going. Of course once i had read the book i had to own it and have since purchased many of his other works, which i read and re-read. In short this book is better than the bible, by far my favourite novel of all time and well worth the read, as long as you have an open mind to magik, sex, anarchy, religion and mythology. If you don't then i wouldn't bother because it will probably freak you out. By the way the great man died recently, i for one am greatly sadened because he was one of the greats. R.A.W. R.i.p. 11/01/2007

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A little disappointed

I suppose I was hoping for more information than this book gives. It is very basic in the information on chakras, gives even less information on Reiki and the chakras. Gives more information on the chakras and balancing them without Reiki than it does with Reiki.Better books on chakras out there. Was disappointed on the whole.

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Skip it

The first thing I noticed when I opened the package was how cheaply made it was like a plastic toy. No instructions were included, but it seemed easy enough. After inserting the (not included) AA battery, the trimmer would not turn on. Tried several batteries with no effect. Reversed the battery and still no effect. I guess you get what you pay for.

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Disappointing

After reading excellent reviews on cnet, I expected a much better product. The editing software was lacking, and using the scanner did slow down my computer. What I found most annoying though was that it doesn't have an on/off switch. I know I could have unplugged it when not in use, but then turning it back on, the computer didn't acknowledge it, and then having to reboot slowed things down more. Finally, after about a year the scanning light burned out. I recently replaced it with the hp3180 all in one which was reasonably priced at amazon and came with the additional capabilities of printing and copying.

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Marilyn you are overrated!

If this is the best of Marilyn, I'm not impressed. She's a really blond ditz! I never saw where any real acting was necessary or done. I think Hollywood was doing what Hollywood does, selling a product! Marilyn was a tool when I was a kid, and was great bathroom viewing the product when I was a kid. Never noticed her eyes until these movies, but they are a dream come true along with he greatest female voice on record. But I never noticed much else especially really good movies. I hope Marilyn was deeper than all of that.

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Go elsewhere for Econ theory

This book is outstanding at taking a difficult subject and making it even more inaccessible. Textbooks like this are why kids don't want to study Econ today. Dry writing, poor examples, and errors make this book a chore to learn from. If it were possible to give it zero stars, I would.A better resource for your rusty Calc will be Haeussler, Paul, and Wood's Introductory Mathematical Analysis - which includes a section on the Lagrangian method. This is a really great (and fun, yes, fun) calc book.A better microeconomic theory book is the Wetzstein Microeconomic Theory text.Finally, for lighter introduction check out any of the recent econ books such as "The Undercover Economist", "Undressing the naked science", etc.There are much better ways to make micro interesting to learn than from this book...

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Th Luxe Towel

I found this towel to be quite nice. I found that it washes best in cold water, to avoid overlinting. It was soft and absorbant. I really like the oversize Bath Towel, it is generous but not too big. I will purchase it again.

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Mini angel food cake pan

This is the worst pan I have ever purchased. In fact I returned it. The cake sticks to the pan & cleaning it took a great deal of time. Don't waste your time or money on this pan.

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10 Movie Pack Broadway Bound

This moviepack is awful. 10 movies in very low resolution. The picture is sometimes so blurred that it is hard to tell who is who. It's an outrage that this is offered as a serious product. Don't buy it!

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Great cleaning product

This is great stuff; it does what it claims to do. My Rowenta iron looks like brand new and I have to believe this will last just about forever because you don't need to use much of it.

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This was a lifesaver

I just got home from Rome, and this map went everywhere with me. I loved it. It just covers old Rome, but as a tourist map it was perfect.

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nothing new if you tuned in at album release

4 stars because if you were a britney-watcher when "in the zone" was released, you've already seen the abc special and the trl appearance that make up the bulk of this dvd. that said, at the time, i wished i had taped them b/c once i had the album, i wanted to see her treatment of the songs. bonus cd is only ok--listener beware: "don't hang up" is not a very good song, but it's the kind that gets stuck in your head. all in all, this dvd is a must for britney fans.

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No reservations

I am a Deadhead rather than a true blue Moe.ron, but I have been listening to Moe. for a little over a year now. Volume 6 is the second Warts and All box set that I have (Volume 2 was the first). I loved it from the first listen, which is not typical for me. The jamming was beautiful and seamless. Highly recommended. No reservations.

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Acoustic Research Power Cord

Musical attack(transient response) is better. If your amp is plugged directly into wall outlet, you will notice quieter noise floor.Overall I find music more involving. Of course, each ones ear, system setup etc. is different. Cord is cheap to buy, give a listen for a period of time to various kinds of music.

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A comprehensive TASTER book!

I just finished reading this book, and I am glad I bought it!If you are looking for an indepth book on psychicism, this is NOT the one. However, if you are just starting to investigate/read on the subject, then this book is a great place to start. It covers so many related subject headings and gives a taste of each, just enough for you to decide whether you'd like to research a specific subject further or not.The book is certainly thought-provoking and it could actually help guide your next readings on the subject.

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Lousy RF range; ON worked from further away than OFF

The range of use was practically useless. I could get about 10 - 15 feet of range for the "ON" button, but had to put the remote right against the receiver to get the "OFF" to even work. I bought this particular model because it had discrete on and off buttons, to make it easier for my elderly mom to figure out (was supposed to be used to remotely reboot her cable modem located in the basement), but in the end it was too flaky to let her fuss with it. I switched to a different unit which had about 50 feet of consistent, reliable range and tossed this one in the junk drawer.

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Revolting and Shameful

I forced myself to read the first few chapters and then threw this "book" into the trash. I have never read such a revolting, unnecessary use of language to describe smut, gore, drugs, sex or religion. This tale portrays the worst of human nature. Totally unbelieveable(...)

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Recycled

Made in AUT in 2000, Serial# 489039-5, Playing Time 148:08Not much to say about this compilation, but here's the lowdown:Ever heard of the 2-disc set "Light Years" everyone that's craving for a great "best of" is raving about? No... well, it was released in 1997.This set is the same, also made in Austria (not in Sweden as the title might suggest!) but in 2000, same track content, but with different artwork.Same material (even the core serial number is the same!), but better priced!

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OK for the beginner.

My husband is a Farrier and this book is fine for the beginner, but I would not recommend for anyone that is advanced.

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Super handy

This is one of those tool kits yo just have to have. You never know when you're gonna need a small, odd shaped bit, and this kit has it. The construction is sturdy. The only thing that sucks is the liner of the case that houses the bits, but I didn't buy it for a case, I bought it for the bits and they're great!

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In the Land of Women

My 14 year old daughter and I rented this movie and loved it so much we had to buy it. The movie had everything I love in a movie, I laughed I cried, a great "chick flick".

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Only you can change it

HiI watched this movie many times. Over and over and this particular movie opened my eyes to what I been thru.I was in a very bad marriage my self, I thought I had to go back for the kids but I was wrong. We all just look for excuses however we should never have to go through any of this. When a man hits a woman he is in control.We women have to put an end to this. There were times when I thought I was taking my last breath but one day I had enough. I got so strong I was able to hit him back. Now I'm divorced and happier than ever. It took me six years but I'm still alive. But there are women out there that don't get the chance to make it out a live. To every women out there who gets abused, please watch this movie and take a good look at your self, you can make it out alive. Thanks for reading.Lady Undercover.

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satisfied

Bought this movie for my boyfriend as a xmas gift and he loved it we watched it first thing xmas morning! It got here in less then three days and it wasnt damaged...and brand new.

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Great product for couch potatoes!

Headset had very good sound quality. Just one sad thing, it will not work while you are using a treadmill. My wife was very disappointed! It would save the retailer some money on returns if they pointed that out in the specs info. Since it is clearly written in the manual on the last page, last sentence of the book that it will not funtion while using a treadmill.

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Surfline video review

I would not recommend renting or buying this video as the first film on the Surfline is out of focus for some reason. At one point I had a DVD of this film and the focus was fine. There is no problem with the focus on the second segment of this video on the California Western Railroad.

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Excellent!

This is an excellent DVD. The workouts and settings are very, very good. As the other reviews note, the workout does move rather quickly. However, after the first workout the pace is about right. The workouts leave you feeling toned and relaxed at the same time.

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This Camera is JUNK

We got this camera as a gift for our 8 year old. The camera is fairly easy for a kid to use. Picture quality is OK in outdoor light, but not great indoors. The biggest disapointment is the "editing" software that comes with it. The software does not allow you to do a simple cut and paste type operation! You can eliminate portions but can't string the good pieces together. There are no effects to speak of.

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Great kickstand

I purchased two of these kickstands for 16in and 26in bikes.When I received the items I noticed that one was harder to 'kick' than the other.My son of 5 was not able to kick the harder one. I installed the harder on the bigger bike. The softer is just soft enough to kick, yet hard enough to keep the bike standing.It fits my 26in bike. I had to get a longer bolt though because of the frame size being thicker than the bolt provided. I will not mark it down for this. It is only designed for bikes between 12 and 20in.

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Maybe its just me !!

I was looking for a book about the history, philosophy and evolution of Yoga in a simple and informative way. The reason I bought this book is mainly based on the customer reviews and average customer ratings of 5 stars. I am one reader who didn't like the book nor benefited from it in anyway.I am new at Yoga and this is my first read in Yoga. I wished that this book would give me insight into how this ancient tradition evolved over thousands of years, It didn't. The organization of the book is terrible, unnecessary details that deviates from the main topics are all around. In every chapter extracts from Hindu sacred books spans many pages which I didn't enjoy.This is more of a text book that is might be useful for research purposes than a book to read. I have tried numerous times to read the book but failed; I also tried to use it to write a paper on the History of yoga but got totally confused and find resources elsewhere more helpful.

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If A Journey of 1000 Miles Begins With The First Step:

...this book should get you about 150 miles down the road real quick. If you are about to undertake a major project, no matter what, this book will give you some inspiration and encouragement. Again, he speaks in concepts more than laying down a numbered list of steps to follow which is why his ideas will still apply many years from now. This book seems to be written specifically to those in a non-profit organization, but the principles can again (like most of his books) apply to anyone, anywhere, doing any kind of project requiring lots of hard work and who are looking for an edge or will consider using some unconventional thinking. Heck, Im pretty lazy and wasnt really looking for a project to work on, but after reading this book, Im ready to GO FOR IT. Out of my way, Im going to conquer the world now!! (I liked it)

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Poor flyer, get a JAWZ instead

I got one of these for my sister's dog. He hasn't destroyed it, but it simply does not fly nearly as well as the JAWZ disc I got for my two dogs. The Kong disc is basically a tank of a disc. My dogs will occasionally play tug of war with the JAWZ on the retrieval and it stands up to the abuse AND is a better flyer than the Kong.

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ZICO Coconut Water is too salty

I am new to the coconut water scene, so trying a bunch of brands. I just tried this brand and found it way too salty...obnoxiously. I don't get it. We are drinking coconut water for the health benefits and I potassium, great for lowering blood pressure, and they go ahead and add 160mg of salt into the drink. It's gross.

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Disappointed

I was somewhat disappointed at the level of understanding the author assumed my knowledge base was on the subject. I also was expecting definite trading strategies to employ. This is not a beginners book and i dont think it helps experienced traders either as the main antidote for succes is keeping a journal practice for one year and dont succumb to greed and fear. There I gave you all the book has to offer and didnt charge you for it

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The Coon Dogs life

I thought the book Sounder was interesting.It kept me guessing about the parts.Like when part of the jail had blowN up. I thought the dad wasn't going to survive.To my suprise he did. Then when he came home half paralized that really suprised me.After all the interesting parts and all the exitement it was good.Although the part I didn't like was when both Sounder and his master died.They could at least lived for anothor year together.Besides that I really liked the book.

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Best book I have ever read!

I think my title speaks for itself. The book is so well written and it contains so many info that I could read it several times and still be able to learn new things about music!

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POS

I was looking for a cheap microscope for simple plant observation... Item was received received quickly cheap plastic, switch very flimsy, after wrestling with it a minute and finally getting the 2 AA batteries in the light doesn't even work. Although it was only $6 plus another $6 for shipping I feel I overpaid. Waste of money, I suggest paying the $20 at least to get a reliable product.

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Fling-it Squirrel

Although the body of the squirrel is still intact, our Pug tore the fur off the tail of the squirrel the first day he had it. He still plays with the body and there is nothing for him to choke on, but I was disappointed that it fell apart so quickly.

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Not a replacement for the standard bag

I bought this to replace the bag that came with my Polaris after one of the connection tabs broke on the original. this bag collects leaves and large particles as advertised. My problem with it is that I have my Polaris on a timer and this bag allowed debris to fall back into the pool when the cleaner turned off. It was unable to keep acorns and anything but large leaves inside the bag.This bag could be useful to pick up large amounts of leaves as long as you emptied the bad as soon as the cleaner turned off.I ended up replacing this bag with a standard bag that works great.

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Cats Rule, but Tom's Bowls Don't

Lucky for you, this bowl is not available. It looked so cool in the photo. Frosty and translucent. The little legs would lift the kibbles up to my kitties fuzzy face saving him neckstrain at feeding time. Save your money instead. This thing arrived and besides having a crack on the bottom of one foot, it has this cheap plastic feel AND a gold plastic logo glued into a hole on the side that is in no way visible in the photo. That was the most offensive thing about it.Then there is the fact that it is on a par, qualitywise, with a gumball machine prize. A Dollar Store would be embarassed to sell this. If I could give it negative stars I would.

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richest man in babylon

this is a fantastic book. i recommend it for everyone.. i listen to it during my commute, and enjoying listening to it every few months.. Buy it, you wont regret it.

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No wrist strap

Nice light, well made. But why would anyone design a tactical-style flashlight without a place to attach a wrist strap. Not recommended for use on or near the water.

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Best if used outdoors

use this outdoors and get OK pictures. don't use it indoors. i have a hospital-like light in the living room and still, the pictures indoors turned out horribly dark and grainy. hospital lights are bright.. so think about that when you're fixin to purchase one. i regret buying mine, do not buy this product and expect wonderful pictures. INTEL cameras are best if you're looking for cheap ones =) (both the pocket pc and the digital pocket pc. i have both and i love them.)

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Do not feed your cat this

if you think you are a good cat parent please do your own research before buying this product. this cat food contains nothing but meat-by-products and grains! this stuff will kill your cat in the long run. if you are still feeding your cat this, stop immediately and google the ingredients of science diet cat food now and see for yourself.

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Indispensable Collection of Inspirations

This book contains the original stories that many movies were based on. This includes such titles as "The Beast With Five Fingers", "The Fly", "Duel", and others. Hell, it has the story "We Can Remember It For You Wholesale"--the story that "Total Recall" was based on. Good stuff. Some pretty freaky stories (I will never forget "The Fly"--ORIGINAL movie or story, it doesn't matter). Good book.

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Words of Wisdom from People Who Have Lived

Every quote listed in this book comes from people who were over 70 years old at the time, so they know of whence they speak. This is a light read, but a truly enjoyable one. Turn to any page, and read sagacious advice on a variety of subjects, from well-known figures ranging from Julia Child to Golda Meir, and everywhere in between. This is a book that will be returned to again and again for its wit and wisdom. And, as we age, the words become more true to life. Age does not necessarily equal wisdom, but in the case of this collection, it certainly applies.

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For lack of a better word...magic

I sweat more than anyone I know, aside from my brother-in-law. I don't mind it when I'm at the gym, but I have always had to shy away from gray shirts and dress shirts. As I now wear a dress shirt every day....I had to solve the problem. Friend of mine recommended this stuff. Roll on at night about every 2 or 3 days, and it SIGNIFICANTLY reduced sweating. I don't know how, nor do I care how. This stuff works. I can tell when I need to reapply as I start showing sweating more.Caution: I did find that certain deodorants (yes you still need to apply deodorant daily) and this product could cause discomfort when the product is applied at night. It's not enough of a bother to turn me off to the product

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I wish they had a half star

This was a total waste of talent, George Lucas should slap himself silly. I don't know what he was thinking when he made this movie but it stunk. Let me help anyone who hasn't seen this yet, have you seen the original three Star Wars? If you answered yes then you've seen Phantom Menace, it's like all Lucas did was take the three established movies squish them together and toss in some big Hollywood stars. And who ever came up with Jar Jar should be ashamed of themselves. The only thing that makes this movie worse is the pimple faced idiots thinking it's the greatest movie ever.

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Great machine!

Love it. If you have animals, it is a must (to prevent musty). It would be better if it covered a larger area. It usually takes 3 applications to get all of the animal stain.

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Evelyn Keyes bio

This is the second part of Evelyn Keyes' biography. The first part is Scarlett O'Hara's Little Sister. You should read that one first for some of the incidents and comments in the second book to make sense. An interesting, chatty, gossipy look at the life of an actress in Hollywood of the 30's and 40's. And how did she put up with Artie Shaw all those years?? Recommended for old movie buffs.

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Escort Passport 8500 x 50

This is my second Escort Passport. I have used many other brands and wish I cough up the extra $ long ago. I did like the Passport 8500x 50 blue better. (So did the thief)

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HA HA HA !!!! WHAT A JOKE

What is this !!! One of the worst movies ever !!! Bad Acting - the car chase - ha ha ha - even worse than the cheapest computer game . This is a joke . NOT EVEN worth 1 star .

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A must read for movie lovers of the 40s and 50s.

Ms. Williams does not skimp on details of her relationships with not only men and co-stars, but her business and professional dealings with her coaches, directors and producers. This book took me back to my childhood (and 5-cent Milk Duds) living for her movies. The information given about the logistics of her particular movies is fascinating. Her penchant for marrying the wrong men and neglecting her children is told with honest self-appraisal. A great read!

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She is the best!

Britney is a true queen. I think she will take her place among the greats. She's just as good as Aretha Franklin and Etta James!!!!!YOU ROCK BIG TIME BRIT!!!!!!!

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Beware of medication bias

I am excited that more physicians, like Dr. Rubenfeld, are really thoroughly exploring the epidemic of thyroid disease we have in this country. There is a great need!! The downside is that Dr. Rubenfeld is an advocate of synthetic medications (such as Synthroid). As someone who has suffered with Hashimoto's for years and and who has researched many medications, treatments and physicians, I have finally gotten relief from the majority of my symptoms by using Armour (the natural option). Unfortunately, for the thousands of women (especially) who are suffering with thyroid symptoms, these synthetic medications only make them feel worse by the day. Armour is much more effective in relieving the countless (torturous) symptoms. I would highly recommend "Stop the Thyroid Madness" for a more accurate picture of what those with thyroid disease actually go through and what tests they actually need for the best diagnosis and treatment plan.

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