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1	...	Places I Never Meant To Be is a collection of short stories written by censored writers accompanied by each writer's personal experience with censorship. While the stories are mostly good, some of them are a little 2 dimensional simply because they didn't have enough time to develop their characters and/or situations.I personally enjoyed the commentary more than the stories simply because it introduced me to an issue that I knew very little about. I was a little ashamed when my own hometown was mentioned as being a place where ludicrous censorship has taken place.If you're not much for short stories, you might do well to simply read the introduction and each author's point of view. If you are, then you will probably enjoy this book.	positive
1	Fun to read	This book gives pretty good advice and is written with a sense of humor. I thought it was going to be more about dressing, but it's so much more.It gives useful advise for many areas of a women's life....health, fashion, organizing, entertainment and more.I have owned it for awhile and I go back to it from time to time to re-read some of the chapters.I think it can be useful for women in their 20's, 30's and beyond.	positive
1	Best Bread Ever	We have thoroughly enjoyed this breadmaker. I have made a variety of breads in it and the loaves have come out great each and every time. The dinner rolls I have made in it turn out great. The dinner rolls gave just the right touch to our Thanksgiving dinner.	positive
1	Hunger Game Good Movie	A really Good movie. Saw it in the theater and when I needed something extra for my $25 free shipping it was a great choice.	positive
1	Works well	I'm not sure what the others were complaining about. Maybe because I got this for free during my first year teacher orientation, I think it's pretty great. I'm 5'10" and have no problems wheeling this around. I've had it now for 5 months and it's still in holding up. I like that it folds up and can be stored away until it's needed. Overall, I'm pretty happy with this item.	positive
0	Spiritually and philosophically illiterate? You'll love it!	P--u -- lleease! The fact that this book is so popular tells me that America has reached a real intellectual nadir. It's poorly written, it's shallow and it's silly. Spiritually, philosophically, literarily and intellectually -- it's a loser in my book.	negative
0	Utter crap	Just ignore this biased, partisan film. If you want to know about Obama, read a newspaper article (the whole thing -- I'm sick of sound-bite journalism deciding our elections).	negative
1	Great Sound Improvement	This product made my Ipod a real music center when conected to my Nakamichi Amp.I used to conect the Ipod to the amp through the earphone connection and I hated the sound, but once I started conecting the Ipod with the Nyko Stereo Link, everything changes.It is a great sound improvement.A must!	positive
1	Bearded fleshpots and psychic roustabouts	An array of exotic characters struggling to maintain a rundown carnival travelling the U.S. during the great depression. Magic, mystery, and forbidden loves abound. Not a carnival for the kids, but a wild, creative ride.	positive
1	Honeywell HZ-2200 Mini Tower Surround	This is a great heater for small areas, not to be used for a large area or more than 2 rooms. Well worth the $$$!	positive
0	Easy CD Creator Basic is a disaster	By all means get the Platinum version because the Basic gives errors on startup, won't even read the drives on my Dell 330 system (even after installing the latest updates). Of course, you'll have to WAIT for an actual boxed shipment, since Roxio doesn't seem to care about buyer convenience, and doesn't provide downloads (for such a simple minded product, that's a shame).	negative
1	quick and new	The merchandise (DVD-VCR combo) was delivered quickly and complete. Moreover, I am happy with the merchandise and it was reasonably priced.	positive
0	Not Up to Standard	This is the first kitchenaid product that I have purchased that is not up to standard. The price is absorbant and the operation is to say the least laboring. You would do better to buy Batali's wheel and cutter for less than $15.00 than to pay $149.00 for this item. I have the rest of the pasta attachments for the kitchenaid and they work fantastic. I would of sent this product back but they wanted and outrageous restocking fee.	negative
0	A Lousy example of the wonderful world of Kundalini...	Having a well rounded background in Kundalini Yoga I can say with utmost confidence that this video is not the way you want to be introduced to the practice of Kundalini Yoga. I have NEVER seen any Yogi do "Breath of Fire" in every single asana done....ever. Why, because it's NOT done!	negative
0	mine's junk	Continuously loses the signal to the mac no matter how close it sits; "Pairing" light constantly going on. Batteries wear out in a week.	negative
0	JUST LOOKS GOOD--THAT'S IT...	I BOUGHT THIS GARBAGE FOR MY SON DURING CHRISTMAS---AND LIKE THE OTHER MOSSIMO WATCH I HAD THAT BROKE--SAME HAPPEN...IN THE GARBAGE...AVOID MOSSIMO--YOU PAY WHAT YOU GET FOR.....DON'T WASTE YOUR GAS MONEY..	negative
1	Great Product	Like the review below, not too small and not too big. Just perfect. I just received it 2 days ago. I haven't even used it yet but I know I will like it. I bought it for an upcoming trip to carry around a digital camera and some souvenirs while shopping. And the wife says a couple of diapers and some wipes. Shipping was prompt too. Would not hesitate recommending it.	positive
0	A Rip Off	I bought this book along with The Great Book of Optical Illusions by the same author. The "Great Book" was suggested by Amazon as pair for "More," and indeed if you look on Amazon's page for "More Optical Illusions" you find that many people bought both books. However, "More" is just the last half of the "Great Book" so if you buy the "Great Book" you don't get any more with "More." This is especially galling in view of the text by author Al Seckel, who writes in BOTH books: "Many books on optical illusions reprint the same examples over and over again, but this is not the case [in this book]." Amazon's book pages and suggested pairings may be generated by a computer, but this is one case where Amazon should insert a human's touch to make sure its customers understand before purchasing "More" that it is simply a partial version of "Great."	negative
0	Lemonlime	This movie was like watching paint dry. These critics are all lemmings. A few well-known authored critics give a movie raves, and everyone else follows behind, afraid they would appear uneducated in the "film arts" circles. To say that this film was either "the best" or "one of the best" foreign films ever made is an abomination! I'd take ANY Kurosawa film, over this one. What about "Fanny and Alexander" or any of the Bergman films? I just wasted one and a half hours watching this movie. What a waste! If I wanted to watch something this banal I would have watched the 6+ hour movie that Andy Warhol made of a person sleeping.	negative
0	pack and leave	Unless you have nothing else to do (and that includes nothing else ro read), leave this one on the shelf.This story about a young girl who decides to leave everything and discover the east as well as herself, falls short in every aspect. The plot is not interesting and the e-mails , althought original, are not enough to lift up the storyline. What was for me the biggest drawback of this book is the shallow characters and the abnoctious hero who is simply impossible to relate to in any way.As a non native english speaker i finished this book for the sole purpose of improving my english. There are so many good books out there it is simply not worth the time.	negative
0	Does NOT take out black	After reading several reviews online as well as on here saying it takes out black hair, I bought this. However do NOT buy this if you have black hair and want to bleach it out because it does not work! It gets most of it out sure but not all. I had to buy black hair dye to fix it. Very disappointed with this product!	negative
0	Another deception from HP	I had this printer for about 1 1/2 years only and it already broke down. I was never happy with the software it comes with, it is cumbersome, overloads your computer with heavy code that's unnecessary, freezes all the time and takes a whole lot of time to install (and I have a decent 1.8GHz CPU, 1 GB RAM computer). I just wanted something that allows you to scan and print...This is my 2nd HP printer, first one was also a multifunctional and was also frustrated with the software. I decided to go for another HP to give them another chance....but now I'm convinced...will never buy a HP again.	negative
1	Comeback of Valerie, the funny outrageous queen-of-the mess.	The show has merit and a lot of hidden ill-philosophy about thedysfunctional me-me-me-and only me-pop-actors-and-singers.The character of Valerie is fun, funny, and sympathetic.As things progressed, she is more likeable, and more edgy.The gay friend of Valerie is great, as funny and the outrageousqueen-of-the mess.	positive
0	Who built the pyramids?	My six year old pointed out the following 'bold' statement by the authors of this book:"Many people think the work on the pyramids was done by slaves.This is not true." p.81.No mention of slaves!Revisionist thinking?Certainly not the book I want my children learning from.	negative
0	This is more of a vibration/pulse pad than massage	I was hoping this would be an MASSAGE chair.. it has a pulse and a vibration-But the heat is nice and warm ! I will be sending this back.	negative
1	Excellent treatment of the topic	This book addressed both the anecdotal evidence and related scientific theory. In a field in which it is extremely difficult for a scientist to be taken seriously, the author has made the case for the authenticity of certain paranormal phenomenon and has advanced a theory to explain them. He has done so in language that a lay person can understand. If I have one problem with the book as a whole, it is that there was rather too much emphasis on the phenomena; but the events which the author cited were well documented.	positive
0	owen? come on!	am i the only one who is sick and tired of owen wilson playing the same damn character in every single movie he makes? yes, i understand that the clueless hero is a hysterical character to watch, but it's only funny once in a while. come on, owen! snap out of it. give me something else for a change.	negative
0	Not effective	I have been taking 2.5 mg of Biotin via Appearex brand supplements for 3 years but was looking for a lower cost alternative. Even though the NOW brand are 5mg biotin, they are just not effective. My fingernails returned to the original condition where they would tear very close to the nailbed as soon as some growth was attained. Either lower bioavailability or something in the compounding, but this just doesn't have the desired effect on my fingernails. I am going back to Apperex.	negative
1	Rare Item	The Royal Blue Guard is extremely rare. I have been to about 15 places and none have had it buy it while you can!	positive
1	Very Pleased!	My Toro 51599 just arrived today (sooner than expected, yay!) and for the last 3 1/2 hours it's been cleaning up part of the yard where I can't effectivly mow the leaves. I am surrounded by old trees and have a huge yard, so this machine will have plenty to do. I was very impressed with its power and effectiveness! The leaves were dry but not all were withered yet. I used it as a blower to create some big piles to make sure there weren't any large twigs in the mess. When it did suck up ones that I was a little concerned about, it never faltered. I got braver and vacuumed an ivy bed without pre-inspecting it. It encountered some old damp leaves under the newer ones and handled all the material, including twigs, very well. Switching from blower to vacuum is easy. The bag holds just enough to not be unmanageable for me. I like that it is quieter than my other old blower and the vacuum feature with metal impeller makes it a real winner.	positive
1	Great toy for my 2 1/2 year old grandaughter	Great toy for my 2 1/2 year old grandaughter. She took to it right away. I was her favorite Christmas gift.	positive
0	The Monkees, Memories & the Magic	This book is so poorly edited -- I was not able to finish reading it. I was so excited for a new Monkees book to be released and then was disappointed when I received it.Not to ridicule those who put it together, but it seems as though it was put together quickly, without thought and no attention to detail. Their high level of adoration for the Monkees (which I share) may have clouded their reasoning for putting out this quality of material (i.e., proving their love by producing some sort of a book). My respect for writing makes me sad that a book of this quality was produced.I would not recommend purchasing this book.	negative
1	Highly recommended!	I bought this CD over 6 years ago and have recommended it to all my "expecting" friends. My boys have enjoyed this CD nearly every night since birth and none of us are "sick" of the songs. Songs are fun, soothing and are great for car rides as well as the nursery. The original CD I purchased came with a book and my boys enjoyed the book as well.	positive
1	creoles	Really enjoyed this book. I loved the combination of fact and fiction and the famliy photos. It flowed well and was interesting. It's amazing how times have changed and how racist this country was and is.	positive
1	Great product!	These salt and pepper grinders are great. Stylish and practical, they both work perfectly.	positive
1	This c.d. is great for any generation of people	This c.d. is a great bet if you love led zeppelin. the one thing that I am disappointed in is the repetition of a few songs. for example it has communication breakdown twice on the c.d. Other than that it is a great buy. I have this c.d. and enjoy it thoroughly.	positive
1	Great, but not without fault	I have the 8 CD set, and while I found this to be a good method of learning conversational spanish, I am in agreement with many of the reviews here. The male student was so annoying and frustrating to have to listen to that it distracted me at times. It made the pace too slow for me. Thus, 4 stars instead of 5.	positive
0	not worth your money	imho just get the dvd of original version of the macross saga. don't buy the robotech version.	negative
1	Queen of the folk blues remastered nicely	This is the original song order for those of you that remember the original 1958 LP with some added bonus cuts from 1960 (from the Gate Of Horn LP I believe)and it's got the original funky red cover. The bonus here is the nice remastering job - sounds as good as the original vinyl did way back when, but I guess that's the point in this respectful reissue. It's also got the original liner notes from the original LP and some new updated notes. Very nice package.	positive
0	Image Flaw - Image Shift on HDMI	Pros: Excellent picture quality, 720p and 1080i upconversion over HDMI, ability to play mp3s from DVD, excellent sound.Cons: No 480i output over HDMI.Image Flaw: On a number of different TVs, there is a 1/2" downward vertical shift via HDMI when selecting 720p upconversion and a 1" vertical shift shift at 1080i. The picture is fine at 480p via HDMI.Many others in another popular home theater forum have also experienced this issue. It is not present on all TVs, but the number is significant. Calls to sony support by numerous individuals has yet to even get sony to log the problem.I have given the player 2 star due to its image flaw. If you will not be using the HDMI connections this will not be an issue and the rating would have been 4 or 5 otherwise.	negative
1	Couldn't be better	What can I saw, everything about this video and the bulls is great. I'd higly recommend it to anyone!	positive
0	Poor Quality Control	As a fan of racing sims, my Playseats classic/Logitech Driving Force Pro combo has seen a lot of use. So, when I wanted to upgrade, the obvious choice was a Playseats Evolution and Logitech G25 (a popular combo here, it seems). The Evolution seems to be designed for the G25 - everything fit together beautifully, with much less wobble than the classic, and Playseats helpfully includes bolts for the wheel and pedals to eliminate wobble there as well.However, I can't put the seat together, because someone at the factory broke off a drill bit while threading one of the holes - then decided to leave it there. I now have a nicely powder-coated fragment of drill bit that can't be removed. The seat is nothing but a pile of parts until I figure out how to get a replacement post. There's no phone number in the box, and their website lists contact info in the Netherlands.This seems like an improvement on its predecessor in every way - but thanks to poor quality control, I wouldn't know.	negative
1	Good and Simple	If you have never seen this movie, your missing a great one. This one will open your mind.	positive
1	Nas - Illmatic	One word, AWESOME album. Nas has a lyrical talent that most emcees dont have. This album is known as the best Nas album, I agree in most ways. The lyrics are crazy, ive read along while listening to the album and its really good stuff he spits. Great production on the album also. Great beats, real hiphop style. One downfall of the album, is it being only 10 tracks, but each track is so good, and created to perfection, that the album gets 5 stars. It only needed to be 10 tracks, ALL GOOD. I HIGHLY recommend this album to true hiphop fans, any. Except mainstream fans, this is to intellegent for you. But this album is great. Get it now!!!My Top 51.N.Y State Of Mind2.Lifes A B****3.HalfTime4.One Love5.RepresentClassic ALBUM!	positive
1	Love this Cleaning Mitt	Just got all new stainless steel appliances and thought I was something....until I spent most of my day wiping off finger prints and smudges on every surface of the appliances. There are so many rules to cleaning stainless steel. Nothing I tried worked until this Simplehuman stainless steel cleaning mitt. It works great and is quick and easy. Now I am back to thinking that I am something with Stainless Steel Appliances!!!	positive
0	Absolute Crap!	Okay, if you're a special effects freak, you might like this. However, there are much better films with equally good effects. If you're a fan of minor things like say, oh... plot, character development, etc., then stay away! The 1963 Robert Wise film is the scariest film I've ever seen, and the scares come from what Wise DOESN'T show you. The '63 version was brilliantly plotted and paced, with one of the greatest ending lines in film history. The 1999 version has none of this. Do yourself a favor, and see the '63 movie, or better yet, read the Shirley Jackson novel. The only reason this gets one star is because C. Zeta-Jones is just SO easy on the eyes!	negative
0	Anime for shallow chuummmm...ps!	Yeah yeah yeah, I heard it all. The majority claims this tripe is good because alot of people like it. Well alot of people love driving drunk but it doesn't mean its good. And Elfen Peed is the definition of very bad anime. Cliche ridden and beyond stupid characters. Plus it simply don't know what it wants to be. is it comedy, is it horror who the hell knows? People claim the naysayers simply don't get it. But I read some of the discussions going on for months. And I think the fans are simply fooled by the smoke and mirrors, plus they have poor debating skills too. You guys are the ones who don't get it. If you dig this and consider it a masterpiece. Then you don't know what a masterpiece is. Millenium Actress, Samurai X, Nausicaa, Grave of the fireflies Now that's what I call some masterpiece there.	negative
1	EPIC	T4 did a lot things for me.1. It took the sting of T3 away with its actual story and fine acting and well thought action.2. It took the sting away from TSCC getting axed3. It was really something fun and exciting again in the Terminator universe, it pays homage to the original premise of Terminator and I cant wait to buy it on DVD when it comes out.	positive
0	Thumbs down for Warner Brothers!	I am a big fan of Nicholson, Kubrick, King and of the film THE SHINING. So naturally I had to add it to my DVD collection. What a lousy DVD! The sound quality sucked! I had to turn my dolby digital surround system all the way up, which under normal circumstances would get myself evicted from the premises. With the volume all the way up I still had problems making out some of the text. Another Warner Brothers DVD that sucks for the same reason is BONNIE AND CLYDE which also has a nasty hum.	negative
0	Created agitation not harmony iin my house	8 hours on phone with 3 different Logitech Harmony technical representatives2 pleasant, last one arrogant. No one coldCould never successfully program remote...only needed TV; Cable Box; BluRay DVD programmed, should not have been complicated. All new, current equipment.Writing so small, very difficult to read. Especially screen.Don't Buy	negative
0	An advanced book & not for beginners	I am stuck on chapters three and four and can not continue with this book. I could not get Apache to work with PHP. In the "Troubleshooting" section of the book on page 58 the solution to getting Apache to work is this: To solve this problem, you need to stop the running server or change the Apache configuration to listen on a different port. Well, if you know how to do this, buy the book. If you don't, you are forever suck and can't continue with the rest of the book. I tried to change the ports and address as suggested in the book, but it didn't work. Be sure to read "Who Should Read This Book" in the introduction section of the book. I probably don't have the required experience to work the material in this book.	negative
0	A rehash of the forgettable	If you're looking for Louis playing the trumpet, don't buy this album. One saccharine vocal after the next. A rehash of the forgettable. I regret having spent my money on this recording. It will accompany me to the used CD store for a trade-in.	negative
0	Worked Great for about 8 months	Loved this item for the 8 months it worked. Was not overused by any means, maybe once every week or two. Then it just would no longer cook the egg. So, take it for what it is. I found out you can make the same breakfast sandwiches pretty easily using a small frypan. (Can even do two at once)	negative
0	Disappointing	A very disappointing product for the price paid. It amounted basically to a hard to watch slide show with banal commentary.How can I get my money back?	negative
0	Busted after about 18 months.	This gets a lot of use in my office, but still... I think it should have lasted longer. Choose a different one!	negative
1	I Like It	The character kits allow you to play a paladin like character without all the rubbish attributed to strict paladinhood. Plus you can specialize a weapon. Of note are the cavalier and noble warrior classes. A cavalier is a mounted knight- said only a paladin who came from a society resembling Middle Ages Europe would want this. Noble Warriors are knights and squires. A samurai is a Japanese knight. The Peasant Hero is the most common. If I had a choice to just one I would take Noble Warrior. Not all fighters wear metal armor.	positive
0	Save your money.	This book is a seemingly random collection of web links. I suggest using one of the many search engines on the web to provide the same level of service	negative
1	Stylish & Substantial	Great weight and feel on the watch. Keeps good time with great lume for night viewing. The mother of pearl dial is a great touch; very stylish. Excellent watch at this pricepoint. It's on the "big" side too(47mm case) which I think adds to its' appeal. Well worth the buy.	positive
0	fell apart	i bought this bag to use as a diaper bag. in less than a month the straps broke, after returning it for a new one the same thing happened to the new one. the design is great! i love the set up of it. it is just made very badly.	negative
1	SMOOTH	After I got this album, I listened to it over and over and over and over and never got tired of it. This is one of the best albums i've ever heard. It's loaded with good songs. BUT WHAT'S WITH THE ALBUM COVER ART?!?! Don't even try to tell me that chick didn't get her tongue stung by one of those bees...	positive
1	Works just fine if you're not in a hurry	This little modem works great and is small, easy to use. It, of course, is not very fast since it is on just a regular phone land line. It sends/receives faxes and is handy when once in awhile, DSL is not available for an internet connection.	positive
0	She shouldn't Get a Salary for this one	Characters that are shallow, uninteresting,Story that is less than compellingPoor writing.Sorry, but this book does not have much to offer in the way of a plot or characters. I don't know how some authors do it, but you either love or hate the main characters. You care about what happens. This book had none of that for me. It all seemed shallow, and frankly, I was glad to be done with it. Now, on to a very compelling author; Leon Uris.	negative
1	One of the all-time best jazz singers	In the pantheon of jazz greats, I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that Nina Simone stands right up there alongside greats such as Billie Holliday. Her work even compares favorably with the instrumental giants like Coltrane or Davis; she's that good. This cd is my favorite from Simone's catalog, "Love Me or Leave Me" my favorite song. While less socially relevant than some of the other songs on this cd, it will leave YOU wanting to dance.However, ALL of the songs on this cd are great. Some make you want to boogie (yes, I said it), some make you angry, some make you want to cry, but regardless, it's hard not to be affected in some way by each of them. I'd also recommend Verve's "Nina Sings Nina" cd.	positive
1	Nice touch	No two people had the same opinion about any of ipod's cases but if you're looking for distinguished,slick case this is the one to go for.	positive
1	Fantastic machine---perfect for those with arthritus!!!	I purchased the professional model about 10 years ago and have used it without any of the problems I read in the other 2 reviews. I have arthritus in my hands and have had 3 hand surgeries so far. This machine enables me to do my own nails without hurting my hands further. I am just now hearing a clicking sound in the handle portion and will contact the mfg. for a replacement. The other review said that a replacement is $56.oo, which is a great price rather than buying the whole machine again. I think for a machine like this to last for 10 years and do the fantastic job it does, is well worth anyone's money.	positive
0	This book is overrated	I bought this book to read on the airplane. It's light and entertaining but I expected more given all the talk about it. I was surprised at how one dimensional the characters were, particularly the black women who live to nurture white children. The bee theme was initially interesting but only served to delay the realization that this was a boring story.	negative
1	An enchanted reader and author above the 49th Parallel	An insightful peek into your inner reality - the reality that matters most - to help you develop a "green thumb" to grow your own life and become the master gardener of your soul. Meaningful truths are unearthed along its pages, in layers of meaning that will be sure to speak individually to each of its readers.An easy read, woven with subtle humor, it's a great book to give to family and friends. It will especially delight those inspired by the works of Emanuel Swedenborg. Enjoy this little treasure and let it plant a seed of greatness in you and those you care about.	positive
1	Well worth your time	Early Hackman, REALLY early Melanie Griffith. Cohesive, provocative script that will stand you in good stead for repeated viewing. Interesting photography, particularly the underwater shots. With Hackman one expects excellent acting and you will not be disappointed in any of the cast. The nude scenes are beautifully done, not blatant and fall naturally into the storyline.Good, solid, well-done film. The director is to be complimented.	positive
1	Umm....	I picked up this cd after hearing an mp3 of a song from a different album. I got this one because it was the only thing I could find from this band. I had no idea what to expect really, but by the time the cd had ended, this was my favorite band. I'd like to describe it, but the closest I could come would be to write something silly like "They sound like Joy Division humping Kevin Shields' leg while listening to the Wedding Present at half speed. and they've got a sampler..." But then, Disco Inferno is a silly name for a morose, arty Scottish rock group. They should have called themselves Staring at a Slow Burning Campfire and the Flames Get All Weird and You're too Hypnotized to Notice the Eerie Noises Creeping in From the Woods... I suppose that, too, would be silly. Just get the album, you've probably never heard anything like it...	positive
1	top sign	this is a great cd. i just listen to it over and over. i had it on cassette when it came out first and just had to get it on cd. it brings back fantastic memories from college and a great mate.	positive
0	Dimwitted Course	You will probably still be a dimwit after trying to use this "course". The very first tape had part of tape 5 in the middle and then went back to tape one; there are numerous errors in the booklet, i.e., words missing and pagination wrong; and, the teaching style is insipid and useless. Don't be a dimwit by buying this course.	negative
0	Not all that useful	If you have a bit of experience, I think this book is too basic. I've had the book for three weeks now, and I have found only one answer to my "What did he say" questions in it. The lab section is useful, however, especially since it lists normal values for many of the common tests.	negative
1	Awsome action novel!	Peter Parker is an ordinary teen-aged boy who has many problems like bullies and missing the bus. He also has a major crush on a girl named Mary Jane. Peter's best friend is Harry Osborne and takes pictures for the school newspaper. One day Peter and his class go to a research lab, Peter gets bit by a genetically enhanced spider. Peter acuires superhuman strength and speed. He can leep high, climb walls, shoot webbing, and has a spider sense that tells him when danger is near. I liked this book because of all the fighting scenes. If I could rate this book one to five I would give it a solid four.	positive
0	Nick Cannon...synonymous for WEAK!!!	What can I say about this?? I only needed to hear two songs to know that this cd would NEVER find it's way into my collection. "Ya Pops" and that "Gigolo" song are equally awful. Nick Cannon is the corniest actor/wannabe rapper that I have seen in a while.The only thing worse than his music are those globs of saliva that are always in the corners of his mouth.Save your $$$.	negative
0	Boring, and about an hour too long	Saw this movie last night on video. Very disappointed overall with the entire movie. Although Al Pacino was very good (when is he not?) and Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz were also good, the movie itself sucked. Oliver Stone has lost it. Besides making one of the most mediocre movies I've seen in a long time, he also gratuitously forced himself into several scenes, and he even put himself on the wall of a restaurant as a caricature, next to Al Pacino's. Oliver gives "ego" a new meaning! He needs to take a leaf from Alfred Hitchcock's notebook on how to maintain greatness. Not to mention that this movie was WAYYYYYY too long! Cut about half of the movie out (including ALL scenes with Mr. Stone) and a watchable movie could be there though that is also questionable.	negative
1	Great Live Recording	This is a great live recording, not too much crowd noise. I loved this album when it was first released and I still enjoy it now.	positive
0	Pretty good for a little while	After about 6 months, it stopped grinding altogether! Just round and round it goes. Threw it out and now am searching for a good versatile pepper grinder that will not quit on me. Hope I find one.	negative
0	Did Nothing	I have trouble with ringing in my left ear, and my Doctor recommended Lipo-Flavinoid; as it is touted as a possible cure for tinnitus. After three months of use, I found no difference whatsoever in the ringing.	negative
0	Unhappy customer of merchant BarbwireRose3	BarbwireRose3 took my order on Nov.7, took my money on Nov.15. Today is Nov.22 and BarbwireRose3 has not yet even shipped my purchase!!! I have written 3 emails with NO REPLY from BarbwireRose3.	negative
0	Didnt Work!?!	This arrived in just over a week but thats ok seeing as it was just after Christmas and i think it was shipped from the states. the software that came with the Dongle not only didnt work but crashed my computer everytime i tried to install it. i eventually downloaded the software from a website but after installing still couldnt identify it as a bluetooth dongle. this could all be because it was made in the states or maybe im just a bit special, but i gave up.	negative
1	Hubby LOVES Glenn Miller	My husband, a WWII veteran, loves the big band music of his day. He really enjoys listing to this Glenn Miller CD that I ordered for him as he drives around town.	positive
0	This should be labeled Insect attractant!	I used this product for the first time tonight. I followed the directions to the letter, and the mosquitoes kept coming. There was no relief until I used "real bug spray" with DEET.I filed a report tonight with Rip Off Report - this product does not work and IMHO, is aimed to dupe "natural" buyers!!!	negative
1	Wonderful	The book was an excellent read. I choose to read it for a class and was surprised how quickly it got read! It is told in such a way that you would think that Grisham was homeless as sometime in his life! Keep up the good work!	positive
1	Perfect invention	This humidifier is so awesome! It's as cute as it shows on the website, perfect size for a bedside table, and works well. Very quiet, just a very soft gurgle sound once in a while which I actually find soothing, it's as if the little penguine is cooing or something! It's great for a small room. Whowever designed this should win an award.	positive
0	very slow	Read all the good reviews on this game prior to purchase. We are a game playing family, but will not be playing this again. For six of us around the table to wait each time a player stared at a picture then answered questions about it was uninteresting, to say the least. Even after the staring, when questions are being posed, the non-staring players are totally excluded from the process -- can't even see the pictures as the cards are not large enough to be seen over the table and much of the detail is VERY SMALL. May be okay if two very sedate people play together, but my group was unanimous...put it back in the box!	negative
1	Still handy, great for beginners, horrible cover though	Very light reading which is interesting if u r just starting out on sociology stuff. The thing abt this 10 yr old book is that u should think how it applies to the Now, especially in a global playground. Use it as a spark that pushes u to think further. Horrible cover though. Looks like a lame self-help book. But fun stuff to read.	positive
0	Not as advertised	I am disappointed with this product on at least two fronts. First it will not allow you to have two sessions in the same day with out completely resetting the device, (a lengthy procedure requiring that you reset the time, your weight and your stride, for each session). second it failed after just a few months of very careful care and use, completely losing an hours worth of exercise, then failing to allow a reset thus becoming useless. Another thing I am not sure any can handle is that accuracy depends on the accuracy of your stride input with only one type of exercise, (ie if you input your pace walking, the run part of the way all bets are off). I learned to average well enough on this last thing but you need to be able to estimate well and if you excercise twice in one day the reset becomes... you get the idea.	negative
0	DON'T BUY THIS VERSION OF THE DVD!	View Askew is putting out a more fully loaded version of Dogma later this year with commentary, deleted scenes, etc. So rent this DVD if you must, but don't buy it.	negative
0	Piece of Junk	Installed this on a new build and immediately the fan started spinning loudly and to think this unit is supposed to keep things quietly. The following day, the system would not boot up at all due to a Thermal Control Module (TCM) that went bad overnight. I tried calling CoolIt Systems technical support line and someone is supposedly calling me back. Well, I been waiting for over a week now and still no return call. Will try again.	negative
0	Very Slow Shipping	I've used this product for years... it now doesn't seem to be as effective as it once was.Won't buy this again on Amazon due to very slow shipping !	negative
0	This is the worst movie I ever saw!	This movie is absolutely terrible. It has a terrible plot. The only reason I watched this stupid thing was because I saw it being filmed. Please don't see this movie!	negative
1	the best adventure releases of 2003	I'd recommend this game to almost any adventure gamer that enjoys firstperson puzzle-oriented adventure games. The game has quite steep hardwarerequirements, but it really rewards the owners of state of the art videocard with breathtaking visuals, rivaling those seen in pre-renderedadventures despite the fact that the game renders everything in real-time.The puzzles are sometimes difficult, but fair. The storyline is interestingand the player meets over 15 characters, sometimes really weird-looking,although there's no inter-character interaction in the game - justcutscenes. The music sets the mood, the sound effects are rich. Theinterface is as easy as it can get, offering total freedom of movement andview. One of the best adventure releases of 2003.	positive
1	A testimony to human strength and the power of redemption	Not your everyday prisoner's memoir! Jarvis Masters' stories from the "belly of the beast" are well-observed, written with a lot of flair, and often hilariously funny. He has spent a third of his life on death row, yet somehow finds the strength and spirit to grow beyond those walls with his mind and heart, through his life and the stories he shares with us. A truly inspiring book -- I bought it for several of my friends, and they are telling me that they have been distributing it around their own circle. This is not a political book nor an anti-death penalty manifesto, yet it makes its case quietly and simply through the personality of the writer. I can't see how anyone could read it and still be convinced that this man (who didn't kill anyone) deserves to be put to death by the State of California.	positive
0	Starved	The acting wasn't bad, but for a movie like this it should have been shot on a bigger budget. Also I was dissapointed that there was no exploitation in the movie, This movie is no collector, It's just a low budget movie somebody probably shot in a day.	negative
0	Don't get it	I do not understand all the adulation and high reviews this grill has received. My experience is that it cooks unevenly and is a nightmare to clean up.	negative
1	A thoughtful gift for the Titanic buff on your list	Twenty-four nice, glossy Titanic-related photos on heavy card stock. Some concise, accurate text to accompany them. A thoughtful and inexpensive gift for the Titanic buff on your list.	positive
0	the old formula was better	i WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS PRODUCT AS IT IS NOT THE SAME AS BEFORE.sOMETHING IN THE FORMULA HAS CHANGED AND IT DOES NOT DO WHAT IT PROMISES....i USED THIS PREODUCT FOR A LONG TIME AND THEN IT WAS DISCONTINUED , i WOULD NOT BUY AGAIN	negative
0	Promising start, lousy finish	This was my first experience with the author, and I was especially intrigued by the blurb. But what started out as a scientific fiction page turner of high merit later turned into a rather unsuspenseful and unbelievable (even taking into account the "suspension of disbelief" factor). This became more problematic as the author switched from a rather strong scientific premise to a character-driven drama driven by characters that lacked depth and really weren't all that interesting anyway.The plot turns also veered off the original trajectory and left me scratching my head why Bear had gone from rather complex and gripping to formulaic. Only the strong beginning kept me from abandoning this book toward the end.	negative
1	Great buy	I bought this as a birthday gift for my sister. She was very pleased with the gift. I highly recommend it esp for the August birthdays.	positive
1	Lost but not Forgotten	Another nice big coffee table book about the great oceanliner era of the 1840s to 1960s that can be read by everyone.As this is a book about the most famous wrecks, it natually follows the plot of the before, during, and aftermath format but doesn't delve too deeply into each ships famous demise.The most popular aspect that I found appealing was the use of those magnificeint artist pictures (of the wrecks as they are today) that the author has used in his many other puplications.In fact this book is a useful introduction for anyone, especially the young, interested in exploring into this often overplayed subject.This book is a great accompaniment to the author's other works in this subject.	positive

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Places I Never Meant To Be is a collection of short stories written by censored writers accompanied by each writer's personal experience with censorship. While the stories are mostly good, some of them are a little 2 dimensional simply because they didn't have enough time to develop their characters and/or situations.I personally enjoyed the commentary more than the stories simply because it introduced me to an issue that I knew very little about. I was a little ashamed when my own hometown was mentioned as being a place where ludicrous censorship has taken place.If you're not much for short stories, you might do well to simply read the introduction and each author's point of view. If you are, then you will probably enjoy this book.

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Fun to read

This book gives pretty good advice and is written with a sense of humor. I thought it was going to be more about dressing, but it's so much more.It gives useful advise for many areas of a women's life....health, fashion, organizing, entertainment and more.I have owned it for awhile and I go back to it from time to time to re-read some of the chapters.I think it can be useful for women in their 20's, 30's and beyond.

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Best Bread Ever

We have thoroughly enjoyed this breadmaker. I have made a variety of breads in it and the loaves have come out great each and every time. The dinner rolls I have made in it turn out great. The dinner rolls gave just the right touch to our Thanksgiving dinner.

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Hunger Game Good Movie

A really Good movie. Saw it in the theater and when I needed something extra for my $25 free shipping it was a great choice.

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Works well

I'm not sure what the others were complaining about. Maybe because I got this for free during my first year teacher orientation, I think it's pretty great. I'm 5'10" and have no problems wheeling this around. I've had it now for 5 months and it's still in holding up. I like that it folds up and can be stored away until it's needed. Overall, I'm pretty happy with this item.

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Spiritually and philosophically illiterate? You'll love it!

P--u -- lleease! The fact that this book is so popular tells me that America has reached a real intellectual nadir. It's poorly written, it's shallow and it's silly. Spiritually, philosophically, literarily and intellectually -- it's a loser in my book.

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Utter crap

Just ignore this biased, partisan film. If you want to know about Obama, read a newspaper article (the whole thing -- I'm sick of sound-bite journalism deciding our elections).

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Great Sound Improvement

This product made my Ipod a real music center when conected to my Nakamichi Amp.I used to conect the Ipod to the amp through the earphone connection and I hated the sound, but once I started conecting the Ipod with the Nyko Stereo Link, everything changes.It is a great sound improvement.A must!

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Bearded fleshpots and psychic roustabouts

An array of exotic characters struggling to maintain a rundown carnival travelling the U.S. during the great depression. Magic, mystery, and forbidden loves abound. Not a carnival for the kids, but a wild, creative ride.

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Honeywell HZ-2200 Mini Tower Surround

This is a great heater for small areas, not to be used for a large area or more than 2 rooms. Well worth the $$$!

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Easy CD Creator Basic is a disaster

By all means get the Platinum version because the Basic gives errors on startup, won't even read the drives on my Dell 330 system (even after installing the latest updates). Of course, you'll have to WAIT for an actual boxed shipment, since Roxio doesn't seem to care about buyer convenience, and doesn't provide downloads (for such a simple minded product, that's a shame).

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quick and new

The merchandise (DVD-VCR combo) was delivered quickly and complete. Moreover, I am happy with the merchandise and it was reasonably priced.

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Not Up to Standard

This is the first kitchenaid product that I have purchased that is not up to standard. The price is absorbant and the operation is to say the least laboring. You would do better to buy Batali's wheel and cutter for less than $15.00 than to pay $149.00 for this item. I have the rest of the pasta attachments for the kitchenaid and they work fantastic. I would of sent this product back but they wanted and outrageous restocking fee.

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A Lousy example of the wonderful world of Kundalini...

Having a well rounded background in Kundalini Yoga I can say with utmost confidence that this video is not the way you want to be introduced to the practice of Kundalini Yoga. I have NEVER seen any Yogi do "Breath of Fire" in every single asana done....ever. Why, because it's NOT done!

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mine's junk

Continuously loses the signal to the mac no matter how close it sits; "Pairing" light constantly going on. Batteries wear out in a week.

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JUST LOOKS GOOD--THAT'S IT...

I BOUGHT THIS GARBAGE FOR MY SON DURING CHRISTMAS---AND LIKE THE OTHER MOSSIMO WATCH I HAD THAT BROKE--SAME HAPPEN...IN THE GARBAGE...AVOID MOSSIMO--YOU PAY WHAT YOU GET FOR.....DON'T WASTE YOUR GAS MONEY..

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Great Product

Like the review below, not too small and not too big. Just perfect. I just received it 2 days ago. I haven't even used it yet but I know I will like it. I bought it for an upcoming trip to carry around a digital camera and some souvenirs while shopping. And the wife says a couple of diapers and some wipes. Shipping was prompt too. Would not hesitate recommending it.

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A Rip Off

I bought this book along with The Great Book of Optical Illusions by the same author. The "Great Book" was suggested by Amazon as pair for "More," and indeed if you look on Amazon's page for "More Optical Illusions" you find that many people bought both books. However, "More" is just the last half of the "Great Book" so if you buy the "Great Book" you don't get any more with "More." This is especially galling in view of the text by author Al Seckel, who writes in BOTH books: "Many books on optical illusions reprint the same examples over and over again, but this is not the case [in this book]." Amazon's book pages and suggested pairings may be generated by a computer, but this is one case where Amazon should insert a human's touch to make sure its customers understand before purchasing "More" that it is simply a partial version of "Great."

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Lemonlime

This movie was like watching paint dry. These critics are all lemmings. A few well-known authored critics give a movie raves, and everyone else follows behind, afraid they would appear uneducated in the "film arts" circles. To say that this film was either "the best" or "one of the best" foreign films ever made is an abomination! I'd take ANY Kurosawa film, over this one. What about "Fanny and Alexander" or any of the Bergman films? I just wasted one and a half hours watching this movie. What a waste! If I wanted to watch something this banal I would have watched the 6+ hour movie that Andy Warhol made of a person sleeping.

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pack and leave

Unless you have nothing else to do (and that includes nothing else ro read), leave this one on the shelf.This story about a young girl who decides to leave everything and discover the east as well as herself, falls short in every aspect. The plot is not interesting and the e-mails , althought original, are not enough to lift up the storyline. What was for me the biggest drawback of this book is the shallow characters and the abnoctious hero who is simply impossible to relate to in any way.As a non native english speaker i finished this book for the sole purpose of improving my english. There are so many good books out there it is simply not worth the time.

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Does NOT take out black

After reading several reviews online as well as on here saying it takes out black hair, I bought this. However do NOT buy this if you have black hair and want to bleach it out because it does not work! It gets most of it out sure but not all. I had to buy black hair dye to fix it. Very disappointed with this product!

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Another deception from HP

I had this printer for about 1 1/2 years only and it already broke down. I was never happy with the software it comes with, it is cumbersome, overloads your computer with heavy code that's unnecessary, freezes all the time and takes a whole lot of time to install (and I have a decent 1.8GHz CPU, 1 GB RAM computer). I just wanted something that allows you to scan and print...This is my 2nd HP printer, first one was also a multifunctional and was also frustrated with the software. I decided to go for another HP to give them another chance....but now I'm convinced...will never buy a HP again.

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Comeback of Valerie, the funny outrageous queen-of-the mess.

The show has merit and a lot of hidden ill-philosophy about thedysfunctional me-me-me-and only me-pop-actors-and-singers.The character of Valerie is fun, funny, and sympathetic.As things progressed, she is more likeable, and more edgy.The gay friend of Valerie is great, as funny and the outrageousqueen-of-the mess.

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Who built the pyramids?

My six year old pointed out the following 'bold' statement by the authors of this book:"Many people think the work on the pyramids was done by slaves.This is not true." p.81.No mention of slaves!Revisionist thinking?Certainly not the book I want my children learning from.

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This is more of a vibration/pulse pad than massage

I was hoping this would be an MASSAGE chair.. it has a pulse and a vibration-But the heat is nice and warm ! I will be sending this back.

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Excellent treatment of the topic

This book addressed both the anecdotal evidence and related scientific theory. In a field in which it is extremely difficult for a scientist to be taken seriously, the author has made the case for the authenticity of certain paranormal phenomenon and has advanced a theory to explain them. He has done so in language that a lay person can understand. If I have one problem with the book as a whole, it is that there was rather too much emphasis on the phenomena; but the events which the author cited were well documented.

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owen? come on!

am i the only one who is sick and tired of owen wilson playing the same damn character in every single movie he makes? yes, i understand that the clueless hero is a hysterical character to watch, but it's only funny once in a while. come on, owen! snap out of it. give me something else for a change.

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Not effective

I have been taking 2.5 mg of Biotin via Appearex brand supplements for 3 years but was looking for a lower cost alternative. Even though the NOW brand are 5mg biotin, they are just not effective. My fingernails returned to the original condition where they would tear very close to the nailbed as soon as some growth was attained. Either lower bioavailability or something in the compounding, but this just doesn't have the desired effect on my fingernails. I am going back to Apperex.

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Rare Item

The Royal Blue Guard is extremely rare. I have been to about 15 places and none have had it buy it while you can!

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Very Pleased!

My Toro 51599 just arrived today (sooner than expected, yay!) and for the last 3 1/2 hours it's been cleaning up part of the yard where I can't effectivly mow the leaves. I am surrounded by old trees and have a huge yard, so this machine will have plenty to do. I was very impressed with its power and effectiveness! The leaves were dry but not all were withered yet. I used it as a blower to create some big piles to make sure there weren't any large twigs in the mess. When it did suck up ones that I was a little concerned about, it never faltered. I got braver and vacuumed an ivy bed without pre-inspecting it. It encountered some old damp leaves under the newer ones and handled all the material, including twigs, very well. Switching from blower to vacuum is easy. The bag holds just enough to not be unmanageable for me. I like that it is quieter than my other old blower and the vacuum feature with metal impeller makes it a real winner.

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Great toy for my 2 1/2 year old grandaughter

Great toy for my 2 1/2 year old grandaughter. She took to it right away. I was her favorite Christmas gift.

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The Monkees, Memories & the Magic

This book is so poorly edited -- I was not able to finish reading it. I was so excited for a new Monkees book to be released and then was disappointed when I received it.Not to ridicule those who put it together, but it seems as though it was put together quickly, without thought and no attention to detail. Their high level of adoration for the Monkees (which I share) may have clouded their reasoning for putting out this quality of material (i.e., proving their love by producing some sort of a book). My respect for writing makes me sad that a book of this quality was produced.I would not recommend purchasing this book.

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Highly recommended!

I bought this CD over 6 years ago and have recommended it to all my "expecting" friends. My boys have enjoyed this CD nearly every night since birth and none of us are "sick" of the songs. Songs are fun, soothing and are great for car rides as well as the nursery. The original CD I purchased came with a book and my boys enjoyed the book as well.

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creoles

Really enjoyed this book. I loved the combination of fact and fiction and the famliy photos. It flowed well and was interesting. It's amazing how times have changed and how racist this country was and is.

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Great product!

These salt and pepper grinders are great. Stylish and practical, they both work perfectly.

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This c.d. is great for any generation of people

This c.d. is a great bet if you love led zeppelin. the one thing that I am disappointed in is the repetition of a few songs. for example it has communication breakdown twice on the c.d. Other than that it is a great buy. I have this c.d. and enjoy it thoroughly.

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Great, but not without fault

I have the 8 CD set, and while I found this to be a good method of learning conversational spanish, I am in agreement with many of the reviews here. The male student was so annoying and frustrating to have to listen to that it distracted me at times. It made the pace too slow for me. Thus, 4 stars instead of 5.

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not worth your money

imho just get the dvd of original version of the macross saga. don't buy the robotech version.

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Queen of the folk blues remastered nicely

This is the original song order for those of you that remember the original 1958 LP with some added bonus cuts from 1960 (from the Gate Of Horn LP I believe)and it's got the original funky red cover. The bonus here is the nice remastering job - sounds as good as the original vinyl did way back when, but I guess that's the point in this respectful reissue. It's also got the original liner notes from the original LP and some new updated notes. Very nice package.

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Image Flaw - Image Shift on HDMI

Pros: Excellent picture quality, 720p and 1080i upconversion over HDMI, ability to play mp3s from DVD, excellent sound.Cons: No 480i output over HDMI.Image Flaw: On a number of different TVs, there is a 1/2" downward vertical shift via HDMI when selecting 720p upconversion and a 1" vertical shift shift at 1080i. The picture is fine at 480p via HDMI.Many others in another popular home theater forum have also experienced this issue. It is not present on all TVs, but the number is significant. Calls to sony support by numerous individuals has yet to even get sony to log the problem.I have given the player 2 star due to its image flaw. If you will not be using the HDMI connections this will not be an issue and the rating would have been 4 or 5 otherwise.

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Couldn't be better

What can I saw, everything about this video and the bulls is great. I'd higly recommend it to anyone!

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Poor Quality Control

As a fan of racing sims, my Playseats classic/Logitech Driving Force Pro combo has seen a lot of use. So, when I wanted to upgrade, the obvious choice was a Playseats Evolution and Logitech G25 (a popular combo here, it seems). The Evolution seems to be designed for the G25 - everything fit together beautifully, with much less wobble than the classic, and Playseats helpfully includes bolts for the wheel and pedals to eliminate wobble there as well.However, I can't put the seat together, because someone at the factory broke off a drill bit while threading one of the holes - then decided to leave it there. I now have a nicely powder-coated fragment of drill bit that can't be removed. The seat is nothing but a pile of parts until I figure out how to get a replacement post. There's no phone number in the box, and their website lists contact info in the Netherlands.This seems like an improvement on its predecessor in every way - but thanks to poor quality control, I wouldn't know.

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Good and Simple

If you have never seen this movie, your missing a great one. This one will open your mind.

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Nas - Illmatic

One word, AWESOME album. Nas has a lyrical talent that most emcees dont have. This album is known as the best Nas album, I agree in most ways. The lyrics are crazy, ive read along while listening to the album and its really good stuff he spits. Great production on the album also. Great beats, real hiphop style. One downfall of the album, is it being only 10 tracks, but each track is so good, and created to perfection, that the album gets 5 stars. It only needed to be 10 tracks, ALL GOOD. I HIGHLY recommend this album to true hiphop fans, any. Except mainstream fans, this is to intellegent for you. But this album is great. Get it now!!!My Top 51.N.Y State Of Mind2.Lifes A B****3.HalfTime4.One Love5.RepresentClassic ALBUM!

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Love this Cleaning Mitt

Just got all new stainless steel appliances and thought I was something....until I spent most of my day wiping off finger prints and smudges on every surface of the appliances. There are so many rules to cleaning stainless steel. Nothing I tried worked until this Simplehuman stainless steel cleaning mitt. It works great and is quick and easy. Now I am back to thinking that I am something with Stainless Steel Appliances!!!

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Absolute Crap!

Okay, if you're a special effects freak, you might like this. However, there are much better films with equally good effects. If you're a fan of minor things like say, oh... plot, character development, etc., then stay away! The 1963 Robert Wise film is the scariest film I've ever seen, and the scares come from what Wise DOESN'T show you. The '63 version was brilliantly plotted and paced, with one of the greatest ending lines in film history. The 1999 version has none of this. Do yourself a favor, and see the '63 movie, or better yet, read the Shirley Jackson novel. The only reason this gets one star is because C. Zeta-Jones is just SO easy on the eyes!

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Anime for shallow chuummmm...ps!

Yeah yeah yeah, I heard it all. The majority claims this tripe is good because alot of people like it. Well alot of people love driving drunk but it doesn't mean its good. And Elfen Peed is the definition of very bad anime. Cliche ridden and beyond stupid characters. Plus it simply don't know what it wants to be. is it comedy, is it horror who the hell knows? People claim the naysayers simply don't get it. But I read some of the discussions going on for months. And I think the fans are simply fooled by the smoke and mirrors, plus they have poor debating skills too. You guys are the ones who don't get it. If you dig this and consider it a masterpiece. Then you don't know what a masterpiece is. Millenium Actress, Samurai X, Nausicaa, Grave of the fireflies Now that's what I call some masterpiece there.

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EPIC

T4 did a lot things for me.1. It took the sting of T3 away with its actual story and fine acting and well thought action.2. It took the sting away from TSCC getting axed3. It was really something fun and exciting again in the Terminator universe, it pays homage to the original premise of Terminator and I cant wait to buy it on DVD when it comes out.

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Thumbs down for Warner Brothers!

I am a big fan of Nicholson, Kubrick, King and of the film THE SHINING. So naturally I had to add it to my DVD collection. What a lousy DVD! The sound quality sucked! I had to turn my dolby digital surround system all the way up, which under normal circumstances would get myself evicted from the premises. With the volume all the way up I still had problems making out some of the text. Another Warner Brothers DVD that sucks for the same reason is BONNIE AND CLYDE which also has a nasty hum.

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Created agitation not harmony iin my house

8 hours on phone with 3 different Logitech Harmony technical representatives2 pleasant, last one arrogant. No one coldCould never successfully program remote...only needed TV; Cable Box; BluRay DVD programmed, should not have been complicated. All new, current equipment.Writing so small, very difficult to read. Especially screen.Don't Buy

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An advanced book & not for beginners

I am stuck on chapters three and four and can not continue with this book. I could not get Apache to work with PHP. In the "Troubleshooting" section of the book on page 58 the solution to getting Apache to work is this: To solve this problem, you need to stop the running server or change the Apache configuration to listen on a different port. Well, if you know how to do this, buy the book. If you don't, you are forever suck and can't continue with the rest of the book. I tried to change the ports and address as suggested in the book, but it didn't work. Be sure to read "Who Should Read This Book" in the introduction section of the book. I probably don't have the required experience to work the material in this book.

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A rehash of the forgettable

If you're looking for Louis playing the trumpet, don't buy this album. One saccharine vocal after the next. A rehash of the forgettable. I regret having spent my money on this recording. It will accompany me to the used CD store for a trade-in.

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Worked Great for about 8 months

Loved this item for the 8 months it worked. Was not overused by any means, maybe once every week or two. Then it just would no longer cook the egg. So, take it for what it is. I found out you can make the same breakfast sandwiches pretty easily using a small frypan. (Can even do two at once)

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Disappointing

A very disappointing product for the price paid. It amounted basically to a hard to watch slide show with banal commentary.How can I get my money back?

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Busted after about 18 months.

This gets a lot of use in my office, but still... I think it should have lasted longer. Choose a different one!

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I Like It

The character kits allow you to play a paladin like character without all the rubbish attributed to strict paladinhood. Plus you can specialize a weapon. Of note are the cavalier and noble warrior classes. A cavalier is a mounted knight- said only a paladin who came from a society resembling Middle Ages Europe would want this. Noble Warriors are knights and squires. A samurai is a Japanese knight. The Peasant Hero is the most common. If I had a choice to just one I would take Noble Warrior. Not all fighters wear metal armor.

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Save your money.

This book is a seemingly random collection of web links. I suggest using one of the many search engines on the web to provide the same level of service

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Stylish & Substantial

Great weight and feel on the watch. Keeps good time with great lume for night viewing. The mother of pearl dial is a great touch; very stylish. Excellent watch at this pricepoint. It's on the "big" side too(47mm case) which I think adds to its' appeal. Well worth the buy.

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fell apart

i bought this bag to use as a diaper bag. in less than a month the straps broke, after returning it for a new one the same thing happened to the new one. the design is great! i love the set up of it. it is just made very badly.

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SMOOTH

After I got this album, I listened to it over and over and over and over and never got tired of it. This is one of the best albums i've ever heard. It's loaded with good songs. BUT WHAT'S WITH THE ALBUM COVER ART?!?! Don't even try to tell me that chick didn't get her tongue stung by one of those bees...

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Works just fine if you're not in a hurry

This little modem works great and is small, easy to use. It, of course, is not very fast since it is on just a regular phone land line. It sends/receives faxes and is handy when once in awhile, DSL is not available for an internet connection.

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She shouldn't Get a Salary for this one

Characters that are shallow, uninteresting,Story that is less than compellingPoor writing.Sorry, but this book does not have much to offer in the way of a plot or characters. I don't know how some authors do it, but you either love or hate the main characters. You care about what happens. This book had none of that for me. It all seemed shallow, and frankly, I was glad to be done with it. Now, on to a very compelling author; Leon Uris.

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One of the all-time best jazz singers

In the pantheon of jazz greats, I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that Nina Simone stands right up there alongside greats such as Billie Holliday. Her work even compares favorably with the instrumental giants like Coltrane or Davis; she's that good. This cd is my favorite from Simone's catalog, "Love Me or Leave Me" my favorite song. While less socially relevant than some of the other songs on this cd, it will leave YOU wanting to dance.However, ALL of the songs on this cd are great. Some make you want to boogie (yes, I said it), some make you angry, some make you want to cry, but regardless, it's hard not to be affected in some way by each of them. I'd also recommend Verve's "Nina Sings Nina" cd.

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Nice touch

No two people had the same opinion about any of ipod's cases but if you're looking for distinguished,slick case this is the one to go for.

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Fantastic machine---perfect for those with arthritus!!!

I purchased the professional model about 10 years ago and have used it without any of the problems I read in the other 2 reviews. I have arthritus in my hands and have had 3 hand surgeries so far. This machine enables me to do my own nails without hurting my hands further. I am just now hearing a clicking sound in the handle portion and will contact the mfg. for a replacement. The other review said that a replacement is $56.oo, which is a great price rather than buying the whole machine again. I think for a machine like this to last for 10 years and do the fantastic job it does, is well worth anyone's money.

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This book is overrated

I bought this book to read on the airplane. It's light and entertaining but I expected more given all the talk about it. I was surprised at how one dimensional the characters were, particularly the black women who live to nurture white children. The bee theme was initially interesting but only served to delay the realization that this was a boring story.

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An enchanted reader and author above the 49th Parallel

An insightful peek into your inner reality - the reality that matters most - to help you develop a "green thumb" to grow your own life and become the master gardener of your soul. Meaningful truths are unearthed along its pages, in layers of meaning that will be sure to speak individually to each of its readers.An easy read, woven with subtle humor, it's a great book to give to family and friends. It will especially delight those inspired by the works of Emanuel Swedenborg. Enjoy this little treasure and let it plant a seed of greatness in you and those you care about.

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Well worth your time

Early Hackman, REALLY early Melanie Griffith. Cohesive, provocative script that will stand you in good stead for repeated viewing. Interesting photography, particularly the underwater shots. With Hackman one expects excellent acting and you will not be disappointed in any of the cast. The nude scenes are beautifully done, not blatant and fall naturally into the storyline.Good, solid, well-done film. The director is to be complimented.

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Umm....

I picked up this cd after hearing an mp3 of a song from a different album. I got this one because it was the only thing I could find from this band. I had no idea what to expect really, but by the time the cd had ended, this was my favorite band. I'd like to describe it, but the closest I could come would be to write something silly like "They sound like Joy Division humping Kevin Shields' leg while listening to the Wedding Present at half speed. and they've got a sampler..." But then, Disco Inferno is a silly name for a morose, arty Scottish rock group. They should have called themselves Staring at a Slow Burning Campfire and the Flames Get All Weird and You're too Hypnotized to Notice the Eerie Noises Creeping in From the Woods... I suppose that, too, would be silly. Just get the album, you've probably never heard anything like it...

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top sign

this is a great cd. i just listen to it over and over. i had it on cassette when it came out first and just had to get it on cd. it brings back fantastic memories from college and a great mate.

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Dimwitted Course

You will probably still be a dimwit after trying to use this "course". The very first tape had part of tape 5 in the middle and then went back to tape one; there are numerous errors in the booklet, i.e., words missing and pagination wrong; and, the teaching style is insipid and useless. Don't be a dimwit by buying this course.

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Not all that useful

If you have a bit of experience, I think this book is too basic. I've had the book for three weeks now, and I have found only one answer to my "What did he say" questions in it. The lab section is useful, however, especially since it lists normal values for many of the common tests.

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Awsome action novel!

Peter Parker is an ordinary teen-aged boy who has many problems like bullies and missing the bus. He also has a major crush on a girl named Mary Jane. Peter's best friend is Harry Osborne and takes pictures for the school newspaper. One day Peter and his class go to a research lab, Peter gets bit by a genetically enhanced spider. Peter acuires superhuman strength and speed. He can leep high, climb walls, shoot webbing, and has a spider sense that tells him when danger is near. I liked this book because of all the fighting scenes. If I could rate this book one to five I would give it a solid four.

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Nick Cannon...synonymous for WEAK!!!

What can I say about this?? I only needed to hear two songs to know that this cd would NEVER find it's way into my collection. "Ya Pops" and that "Gigolo" song are equally awful. Nick Cannon is the corniest actor/wannabe rapper that I have seen in a while.The only thing worse than his music are those globs of saliva that are always in the corners of his mouth.Save your $$$.

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Boring, and about an hour too long

Saw this movie last night on video. Very disappointed overall with the entire movie. Although Al Pacino was very good (when is he not?) and Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz were also good, the movie itself sucked. Oliver Stone has lost it. Besides making one of the most mediocre movies I've seen in a long time, he also gratuitously forced himself into several scenes, and he even put himself on the wall of a restaurant as a caricature, next to Al Pacino's. Oliver gives "ego" a new meaning! He needs to take a leaf from Alfred Hitchcock's notebook on how to maintain greatness. Not to mention that this movie was WAYYYYYY too long! Cut about half of the movie out (including ALL scenes with Mr. Stone) and a watchable movie could be there though that is also questionable.

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Great Live Recording

This is a great live recording, not too much crowd noise. I loved this album when it was first released and I still enjoy it now.

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Pretty good for a little while

After about 6 months, it stopped grinding altogether! Just round and round it goes. Threw it out and now am searching for a good versatile pepper grinder that will not quit on me. Hope I find one.

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Did Nothing

I have trouble with ringing in my left ear, and my Doctor recommended Lipo-Flavinoid; as it is touted as a possible cure for tinnitus. After three months of use, I found no difference whatsoever in the ringing.

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Unhappy customer of merchant BarbwireRose3

BarbwireRose3 took my order on Nov.7, took my money on Nov.15. Today is Nov.22 and BarbwireRose3 has not yet even shipped my purchase!!! I have written 3 emails with NO REPLY from BarbwireRose3.

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Didnt Work!?!

This arrived in just over a week but thats ok seeing as it was just after Christmas and i think it was shipped from the states. the software that came with the Dongle not only didnt work but crashed my computer everytime i tried to install it. i eventually downloaded the software from a website but after installing still couldnt identify it as a bluetooth dongle. this could all be because it was made in the states or maybe im just a bit special, but i gave up.

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Hubby LOVES Glenn Miller

My husband, a WWII veteran, loves the big band music of his day. He really enjoys listing to this Glenn Miller CD that I ordered for him as he drives around town.

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This should be labeled Insect attractant!

I used this product for the first time tonight. I followed the directions to the letter, and the mosquitoes kept coming. There was no relief until I used "real bug spray" with DEET.I filed a report tonight with Rip Off Report - this product does not work and IMHO, is aimed to dupe "natural" buyers!!!

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Wonderful

The book was an excellent read. I choose to read it for a class and was surprised how quickly it got read! It is told in such a way that you would think that Grisham was homeless as sometime in his life! Keep up the good work!

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Perfect invention

This humidifier is so awesome! It's as cute as it shows on the website, perfect size for a bedside table, and works well. Very quiet, just a very soft gurgle sound once in a while which I actually find soothing, it's as if the little penguine is cooing or something! It's great for a small room. Whowever designed this should win an award.

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very slow

Read all the good reviews on this game prior to purchase. We are a game playing family, but will not be playing this again. For six of us around the table to wait each time a player stared at a picture then answered questions about it was uninteresting, to say the least. Even after the staring, when questions are being posed, the non-staring players are totally excluded from the process -- can't even see the pictures as the cards are not large enough to be seen over the table and much of the detail is VERY SMALL. May be okay if two very sedate people play together, but my group was unanimous...put it back in the box!

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Still handy, great for beginners, horrible cover though

Very light reading which is interesting if u r just starting out on sociology stuff. The thing abt this 10 yr old book is that u should think how it applies to the Now, especially in a global playground. Use it as a spark that pushes u to think further. Horrible cover though. Looks like a lame self-help book. But fun stuff to read.

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Not as advertised

I am disappointed with this product on at least two fronts. First it will not allow you to have two sessions in the same day with out completely resetting the device, (a lengthy procedure requiring that you reset the time, your weight and your stride, for each session). second it failed after just a few months of very careful care and use, completely losing an hours worth of exercise, then failing to allow a reset thus becoming useless. Another thing I am not sure any can handle is that accuracy depends on the accuracy of your stride input with only one type of exercise, (ie if you input your pace walking, the run part of the way all bets are off). I learned to average well enough on this last thing but you need to be able to estimate well and if you excercise twice in one day the reset becomes... you get the idea.

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DON'T BUY THIS VERSION OF THE DVD!

View Askew is putting out a more fully loaded version of Dogma later this year with commentary, deleted scenes, etc. So rent this DVD if you must, but don't buy it.

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Piece of Junk

Installed this on a new build and immediately the fan started spinning loudly and to think this unit is supposed to keep things quietly. The following day, the system would not boot up at all due to a Thermal Control Module (TCM) that went bad overnight. I tried calling CoolIt Systems technical support line and someone is supposedly calling me back. Well, I been waiting for over a week now and still no return call. Will try again.

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Very Slow Shipping

I've used this product for years... it now doesn't seem to be as effective as it once was.Won't buy this again on Amazon due to very slow shipping !

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This is the worst movie I ever saw!

This movie is absolutely terrible. It has a terrible plot. The only reason I watched this stupid thing was because I saw it being filmed. Please don't see this movie!

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the best adventure releases of 2003

I'd recommend this game to almost any adventure gamer that enjoys firstperson puzzle-oriented adventure games. The game has quite steep hardwarerequirements, but it really rewards the owners of state of the art videocard with breathtaking visuals, rivaling those seen in pre-renderedadventures despite the fact that the game renders everything in real-time.The puzzles are sometimes difficult, but fair. The storyline is interestingand the player meets over 15 characters, sometimes really weird-looking,although there's no inter-character interaction in the game - justcutscenes. The music sets the mood, the sound effects are rich. Theinterface is as easy as it can get, offering total freedom of movement andview. One of the best adventure releases of 2003.

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A testimony to human strength and the power of redemption

Not your everyday prisoner's memoir! Jarvis Masters' stories from the "belly of the beast" are well-observed, written with a lot of flair, and often hilariously funny. He has spent a third of his life on death row, yet somehow finds the strength and spirit to grow beyond those walls with his mind and heart, through his life and the stories he shares with us. A truly inspiring book -- I bought it for several of my friends, and they are telling me that they have been distributing it around their own circle. This is not a political book nor an anti-death penalty manifesto, yet it makes its case quietly and simply through the personality of the writer. I can't see how anyone could read it and still be convinced that this man (who didn't kill anyone) deserves to be put to death by the State of California.

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Starved

The acting wasn't bad, but for a movie like this it should have been shot on a bigger budget. Also I was dissapointed that there was no exploitation in the movie, This movie is no collector, It's just a low budget movie somebody probably shot in a day.

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Don't get it

I do not understand all the adulation and high reviews this grill has received. My experience is that it cooks unevenly and is a nightmare to clean up.

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A thoughtful gift for the Titanic buff on your list

Twenty-four nice, glossy Titanic-related photos on heavy card stock. Some concise, accurate text to accompany them. A thoughtful and inexpensive gift for the Titanic buff on your list.

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the old formula was better

i WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS PRODUCT AS IT IS NOT THE SAME AS BEFORE.sOMETHING IN THE FORMULA HAS CHANGED AND IT DOES NOT DO WHAT IT PROMISES....i USED THIS PREODUCT FOR A LONG TIME AND THEN IT WAS DISCONTINUED , i WOULD NOT BUY AGAIN

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Promising start, lousy finish

This was my first experience with the author, and I was especially intrigued by the blurb. But what started out as a scientific fiction page turner of high merit later turned into a rather unsuspenseful and unbelievable (even taking into account the "suspension of disbelief" factor). This became more problematic as the author switched from a rather strong scientific premise to a character-driven drama driven by characters that lacked depth and really weren't all that interesting anyway.The plot turns also veered off the original trajectory and left me scratching my head why Bear had gone from rather complex and gripping to formulaic. Only the strong beginning kept me from abandoning this book toward the end.

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Great buy

I bought this as a birthday gift for my sister. She was very pleased with the gift. I highly recommend it esp for the August birthdays.

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Lost but not Forgotten

Another nice big coffee table book about the great oceanliner era of the 1840s to 1960s that can be read by everyone.As this is a book about the most famous wrecks, it natually follows the plot of the before, during, and aftermath format but doesn't delve too deeply into each ships famous demise.The most popular aspect that I found appealing was the use of those magnificeint artist pictures (of the wrecks as they are today) that the author has used in his many other puplications.In fact this book is a useful introduction for anyone, especially the young, interested in exploring into this often overplayed subject.This book is a great accompaniment to the author's other works in this subject.

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