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This product is pretty much everything I hate about high-end cosmetics rolled into one annoying applicator. They create a fancy "cute" delivery system when a regular tube would have been easier and better, the company makes overblown claims and creates fancy words that sound rich and effective, but boil down to basic old-time ingredients that are easily purchased for much less in other brands.
Basically this is titanium dioxide with some nice added scents. Titanium dioxide has this great reflective property and opacity - they add it to light colored paints to make them opaque and reflective - giving a room a brighter look. Used as a makeup primer you can get the same effect, it reflects light to make your face look brighter and more youthful, and also adds an opaque "mask" to somewhat hide blemishes without having to add a bunch of heavy foundation over the top. It also has the added bonus of being a decent sunscreen. Many of the "mineral" makeup companies use this naturally occurring mineral.
The downside to titanium dioxide is that in flash photos it fluoresces white - which can lead to some weird results (do a Google search on titanium dioxide makeup photos and you'll see a variety of movie stars showing this effect).
So, why use it? Because it has a long history of human use and is considered very safe, as opposed to some of the more recent chemical-based sunscreens, and it requires much less product to achieve opacity.
Next question is why should you pay more money for this particular iteration when you can purchase something similar at your local drugstore for less than a third the price? I've used <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Physicians-Formula-Mineral-Wear-Talc-Free-Mineral-Correcting-Primer-Green-0-5-Ounce/dp/B004I55JT0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Correcting Primer, Green, 0.5 Ounce</a> for a few years and think it works well to hide redness and other minor skin issues. It goes on light, doesn't feel oily, and seems to keep my makeup in place a few hours longer. bliss Mad About goes on a little heavier and feels a little tacky when wet. Once dried it doesn't add any heaviness and feels sort of powdery, it also seems to keep my makeup in place a few hours longer. In use, I see no difference between these two products, and the Physicians Formula does a better job at reducing redness and evening out my skin tone.
Third question is, if a company can't even get the bottle right, why should I trust the product? This is 1 oz. of product in a container weighing over 2 ounces, that has an applicator that won't allow you to access the all of the product unless you break the container, but that's not the worst issue I have with it -- The tube has a major manufacturing flaw - the "ON" arrow points the wrong direction, meaning when you twist the cap to "on", the container is closed. Twist to "off" and you may be able to squeeze out a thread-thin stream of product - or maybe not. If the tip gets even slightly clogged it's nearly impossible to get things going again.
So, does it work? Yes, but there are other products available at less than a third the cost that are the same or better, and even at that cheap price they actually have an applicator that works! | 0 | negative | [
"This product is pretty much everything I hate about high-end cosmetics rolled into one annoying applicator.",
"They create a fancy \"cute\" delivery system when a regular tube would have been easier and better, the company makes overblown claims and creates fancy words that sound rich and effective, but boil down to basic old-time ingredients that are easily purchased for much less in other brands.",
"Basically this is titanium dioxide with some nice added scents.",
"Titanium dioxide has this great reflective property and opacity - they add it to light colored paints to make them opaque and reflective - giving a room a brighter look.",
"Used as a makeup primer you can get the same effect, it reflects light to make your face look brighter and more youthful, and also adds an opaque \"mask\" to somewhat hide blemishes without having to add a bunch of heavy foundation over the top.",
"It also has the added bonus of being a decent sunscreen.",
"Many of the \"mineral\" makeup companies use this naturally occurring mineral.",
"The downside to titanium dioxide is that in flash photos it fluoresces white - which can lead to some weird results (do a Google search on titanium dioxide makeup photos and you'll see a variety of movie stars showing this effect).",
"So, why use it?",
"Because it has a long history of human use and is considered very safe, as opposed to some of the more recent chemical-based sunscreens, and it requires much less product to achieve opacity.",
"Next question is why should you pay more money for this particular iteration when you can purchase something similar at your local drugstore for less than a third the price?",
"I've used <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Physicians-Formula-Mineral-Wear-Talc-Free-Mineral-Correcting-Primer-Green-0-5-Ounce/dp/B004I55JT0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?",
"ie=UTF8\">Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Correcting Primer, Green, 0.",
"5 Ounce</a> for a few years and think it works well to hide redness and other minor skin issues.",
"It goes on light, doesn't feel oily, and seems to keep my makeup in place a few hours longer.",
"bliss Mad About goes on a little heavier and feels a little tacky when wet.",
"Once dried it doesn't add any heaviness and feels sort of powdery, it also seems to keep my makeup in place a few hours longer.",
"In use, I see no difference between these two products, and the Physicians Formula does a better job at reducing redness and evening out my skin tone.",
"Third question is, if a company can't even get the bottle right, why should I trust the product?",
"This is 1 oz.",
"of product in a container weighing over 2 ounces, that has an applicator that won't allow you to access the all of the product unless you break the container, but that's not the worst issue I have with it -- The tube has a major manufacturing flaw - the \"ON\" arrow points the wrong direction, meaning when you twist the cap to \"on\", the container is closed.",
"Twist to \"off\" and you may be able to squeeze out a thread-thin stream of product - or maybe not.",
"If the tip gets even slightly clogged it's nearly impossible to get things going again.",
"So, does it work?",
"Yes, but there are other products available at less than a third the cost that are the same or better, and even at that cheap price they actually have an applicator that works!"
]
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Last year's REVIEW now called Review "B", ... Changing Review since the first Safariland Holder bought in 1980's which saw a LOT OF USE and lasted longer than 30 years,, using holder in Shooting competition, working as RO at range, and during classes and range time as NRA Certified Firearms Instructor. One heck of a deal,.. the old adage of "they don't make things like they used to", is now
CERTAINLY TRUE FOR THIS HOLDER- UNLESS YOU WANT ONE or DON"T CARE if holder LASTS LONGER THAN ONE (1) YEAR,,,
The current 'A' Review:
PRO: June 2017 Modified Review for Safariland #075-2 Hearing Protector Holder purchased last May (2016), changing review to reflect FACT it only lasted NINE months is now Review 'A'. Today's product is a POOR showing when limited use is considered; having none of the constant usage described in A is true to their current product (big fan of theirs,, bought Safariland rig for oldest boy who became LEO after Marines.
CON for the Review "A"- Lot of CON when holder is a NINE (9) MONTH product... Works as described below BUT,, take note of SHORT time with limited use (compared to one from 1980's). Accordingly:
NOT RECOMMENDING FOR ANY SHOOTER, AND CURRENTLY ORDERING ANOTHER HOLDER (really need one when shooting,, best way to attach hearing protection or shooting glasses to belt (ladies to purse strap ,, keeps the hearing protection where it's not always falling to ground, lost or stolen)
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"Review B" PRO:
LONGER Story: For Hearing protection holder PURCHASED IN 1980's is now Review 'B'; ......This Reviewer used the original Safariland Hearing Protector Holder(s) for easily more than THIRTY (30+) years before I finally managed to break it. - #1- there's NOTHING BETTER or EASIER that you can use to hold ear muff protection. #2- cost is so little, how can you NOT buy one (for each hearing protector you own- what I did originally in early '80's, Actually bought three Safariland's HP Holders, one holder each for myself and one each for both of two sons who were shooting with dad (boys doing 5-6000 total between them while Dad shot 25,000+ PER year in centerfire, adding to that boys pushed 14,000 rounds 22lr ammo into berms of ranges in Florida.
The FIRST (in 1980's) Sarifland HP Holders were not a wall flower or gear which sat inside a Range Bag or gathered dust on loading bench. My Personal 1980's Safariland Holder survived Twenty (20++) YEARS of doing one to three matches a month (IPSC, NRA Action Pistol, Sporting Clays, etc.) ... plus many many range trips for practice ,, including some 25+ years of CCW classes as a NRA Certified Instructor,, that 1980's Safariland personal holder saw a LOT OF USE,,before it finally snagged on something as over 200lb body kept moving and Dillon electronics kept going forward or downward as it were (had to replace ear muff too),
Last year (May 2016) finally had to spend a few dollars to replace, and cannot even say Safariland was a defective considering it was this reviewer's fault to bang into concrete bench (after 30+ years plastic 'does' or can become brittle) not the Safariland product, noting this company made their mark with LEO equipment (my oldest boy's LEO department in Georgia uses their gear), and ALL of Safariland's LEO Gear is great stuff ,,, making Ballistic VESTS, Duty Belts/Gear, Handcuff's and ETC, Likely cost all of $0.20 per YEAR to own this holder; costing two whole dimes for each year is expensive gear; however;; THE AFOREMENTIONED "A" REVIEW WAS FOR THE 1980's HOLDER,--- NOT THE ONE PURCHASED IN MAY 2016 from Amazon,
May be MADE BY SAFARILAND, but when a product does NOT LAST ONE FULL YEAR.. MINOR USAGE COMPARED TO PREVIOUS ONE,, (COST AMMO AND OLD AGE) SEE UPDATED REVIEW BELOW. davzway
Buy? H _ _ _ NO. Recommend- NOT with this brand unless buyer accepts limitations. BELT CLIP LIKE THIS IS GREAT IDEA, EVERY SHOOTER NEEDS ONE; OR BETTER BUY TWO, Spare for friend or family going shooting with you. . YOU HAVE TO HAVE HEARING PROTECTION AND THERE'S NO BETTER WAY TO KEEP HEARING PROTECTION WITH YOU 9 & conveniently with you which makes it easier to always have on hand to wear when you shoot. AT A SHOOTING RANGE (Even women who don't have belted pants, usually have a purse with a shoulder strap which the Safariland HP Holder clips to quite nicely). A lot of words for a simple little piece of equipment.. but NOTHING today related to shooting, especially ammo costs, is cheap or gives so much for $$$$ spent. $$$$ not accurate, it PENNIES,, BEER MATH --- $0.02 per month x 12 x 20 = $4.80 and it only costs $2.99 .... If you got this far, hope you enjoyed this review. If you cannot tell, The Safariland #075-2 Hearing Protector Holder is a favored product. By the time you read this, it should already be in your shooting gear.. ... grin :) (: <:> davzway
PS: Personal note as a shooter for some 60+ years, 30+ years as a competition shooter of varying games going bang with real guns, and 25+ years as NRA Certified Firearms Instructor,,, what is personally used is Dillon Precision Electronic Hearing protection (can hear talking at range while having full hearing protection AND most times using Foam Ear Plug protection INSIDE my ear before putting the Dillon Electronic Hearing Protectors over the outside of my ears; having DOUBLE Hearing protection whenever possible as it's NO JOKE that without hearing protection you LOSE a little bit of your HEARING ...FOREVER with EVERY SINGLE SHOT YOU FIRE WITHOUT the Hearing Protection. Even the stuff that gets through is doing something.
NO Hearing Protection? There is a documented case of one shooter who fired fifty rounds of 357-magnum ammo with NO hearing protection and lost nearly 100% of his hearing that's ALL his hearing for the rest of his life for being dumb one time.
BE SMART- WEAR HEARING PROTECTION and NEXT make it easy to be smart in having your hearing protection handy with the Safariland Hearing Protector Holder- for under $5 with shipping.
AM BUYING ANOTHER COMPANY'S PRODUCT THAT LOOKS LIKE THIS LIKELY 'CALDWELL'S ( they've been around from some time)
you MUST have hearing protection and NO BETTER WAY TO CONVENIENTLY CARRY THE HEARING PROTECTION, GUYS OR GALS, SEE REVIEW LATER ON CALDWELL PRODUCT. davzway | 0 | negative | [
"Last year's REVIEW now called Review \"B\",...",
"Changing Review since the first Safariland Holder bought in 1980's which saw a LOT OF USE and lasted longer than 30 years,, using holder in Shooting competition, working as RO at range, and during classes and range time as NRA Certified Firearms Instructor.",
"One heck of a deal,..",
"the old adage of \"they don't make things like they used to\", is now\nCERTAINLY TRUE FOR THIS HOLDER- UNLESS YOU WANT ONE or DON\"T CARE if holder LASTS LONGER THAN ONE (1) YEAR,,,\n\nThe current 'A' Review:\nPRO: June 2017 Modified Review for Safariland #075-2 Hearing Protector Holder purchased last May (2016), changing review to reflect FACT it only lasted NINE months is now Review 'A'.",
"Today's product is a POOR showing when limited use is considered; having none of the constant usage described in A is true to their current product (big fan of theirs,, bought Safariland rig for oldest boy who became LEO after Marines.",
"CON for the Review \"A\"- Lot of CON when holder is a NINE (9) MONTH product...",
"Works as described below BUT,, take note of SHORT time with limited use (compared to one from 1980's).",
"Accordingly:\nNOT RECOMMENDING FOR ANY SHOOTER, AND CURRENTLY ORDERING ANOTHER HOLDER (really need one when shooting,, best way to attach hearing protection or shooting glasses to belt (ladies to purse strap ,, keeps the hearing protection where it's not always falling to ground, lost or stolen)\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\"Review B\" PRO:\nLONGER Story: For Hearing protection holder PURCHASED IN 1980's is now Review 'B';....",
"..",
"This Reviewer used the original Safariland Hearing Protector Holder(s) for easily more than THIRTY (30+) years before I finally managed to break it.",
"- #1- there's NOTHING BETTER or EASIER that you can use to hold ear muff protection.",
"#2- cost is so little, how can you NOT buy one (for each hearing protector you own- what I did originally in early '80's, Actually bought three Safariland's HP Holders, one holder each for myself and one each for both of two sons who were shooting with dad (boys doing 5-6000 total between them while Dad shot 25,000+ PER year in centerfire, adding to that boys pushed 14,000 rounds 22lr ammo into berms of ranges in Florida.",
"The FIRST (in 1980's) Sarifland HP Holders were not a wall flower or gear which sat inside a Range Bag or gathered dust on loading bench.",
"My Personal 1980's Safariland Holder survived Twenty (20++) YEARS of doing one to three matches a month (IPSC, NRA Action Pistol, Sporting Clays, etc.",
")...",
"plus many many range trips for practice ,, including some 25+ years of CCW classes as a NRA Certified Instructor,, that 1980's Safariland personal holder saw a LOT OF USE,,before it finally snagged on something as over 200lb body kept moving and Dillon electronics kept going forward or downward as it were (had to replace ear muff too),\n\nLast year (May 2016) finally had to spend a few dollars to replace, and cannot even say Safariland was a defective considering it was this reviewer's fault to bang into concrete bench (after 30+ years plastic 'does' or can become brittle) not the Safariland product, noting this company made their mark with LEO equipment (my oldest boy's LEO department in Georgia uses their gear), and ALL of Safariland's LEO Gear is great stuff ,,, making Ballistic VESTS, Duty Belts/Gear, Handcuff's and ETC, Likely cost all of $0.",
"20 per YEAR to own this holder; costing two whole dimes for each year is expensive gear; however;; THE AFOREMENTIONED \"A\" REVIEW WAS FOR THE 1980's HOLDER,--- NOT THE ONE PURCHASED IN MAY 2016 from Amazon,\nMay be MADE BY SAFARILAND, but when a product does NOT LAST ONE FULL YEAR..",
"MINOR USAGE COMPARED TO PREVIOUS ONE,, (COST AMMO AND OLD AGE) SEE UPDATED REVIEW BELOW.",
"davzway\n\nBuy?",
"H _ _ _ NO.",
"Recommend- NOT with this brand unless buyer accepts limitations.",
"BELT CLIP LIKE THIS IS GREAT IDEA, EVERY SHOOTER NEEDS ONE; OR BETTER BUY TWO, Spare for friend or family going shooting with you.",
".",
"YOU HAVE TO HAVE HEARING PROTECTION AND THERE'S NO BETTER WAY TO KEEP HEARING PROTECTION WITH YOU 9 & conveniently with you which makes it easier to always have on hand to wear when you shoot.",
"AT A SHOOTING RANGE (Even women who don't have belted pants, usually have a purse with a shoulder strap which the Safariland HP Holder clips to quite nicely).",
"A lot of words for a simple little piece of equipment..",
"but NOTHING today related to shooting, especially ammo costs, is cheap or gives so much for $$$$ spent.",
"$$$$ not accurate, it PENNIES,, BEER MATH --- $0.",
"02 per month x 12 x 20 = $4.",
"80 and it only costs $2.",
"99....",
"If you got this far, hope you enjoyed this review.",
"If you cannot tell, The Safariland #075-2 Hearing Protector Holder is a favored product.",
"By the time you read this, it should already be in your shooting gear..",
"...",
"grin :) (: <:> davzway\n\nPS: Personal note as a shooter for some 60+ years, 30+ years as a competition shooter of varying games going bang with real guns, and 25+ years as NRA Certified Firearms Instructor,,, what is personally used is Dillon Precision Electronic Hearing protection (can hear talking at range while having full hearing protection AND most times using Foam Ear Plug protection INSIDE my ear before putting the Dillon Electronic Hearing Protectors over the outside of my ears; having DOUBLE Hearing protection whenever possible as it's NO JOKE that without hearing protection you LOSE a little bit of your HEARING...",
"FOREVER with EVERY SINGLE SHOT YOU FIRE WITHOUT the Hearing Protection.",
"Even the stuff that gets through is doing something.",
"NO Hearing Protection?",
"There is a documented case of one shooter who fired fifty rounds of 357-magnum ammo with NO hearing protection and lost nearly 100% of his hearing that's ALL his hearing for the rest of his life for being dumb one time.",
"BE SMART- WEAR HEARING PROTECTION and NEXT make it easy to be smart in having your hearing protection handy with the Safariland Hearing Protector Holder- for under $5 with shipping.",
"AM BUYING ANOTHER COMPANY'S PRODUCT THAT LOOKS LIKE THIS LIKELY 'CALDWELL'S ( they've been around from some time)\nyou MUST have hearing protection and NO BETTER WAY TO CONVENIENTLY CARRY THE HEARING PROTECTION, GUYS OR GALS, SEE REVIEW LATER ON CALDWELL PRODUCT.",
"davzway"
]
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Millions of fans around the world adored his films, bought the toys, made him millions, perhaps billions of dollars. And in return, he takes the original films, butchers them with CGI and scene alterations, then procalims he will NEVER rlease the original films, because to HIM these ARE the originals. What an ass.
The SE revisions are horrible. In A New Hope Greedo shoots first, making Han look like a pacifist. He was supposed to be a scoundrel who slowly transitions into a good guy. We see Jabba in a pointless conversation, ruining the suspense and tension throughout the 3 films. Originally there was a sense of dread caused by Jabba...who was he? What did he look like. You never saw him until the last film. But now he shows up in the first film like some skinny weakling. Han steps on his tail and he does nothing. The Jabba in the third movie would have thrown him to the Rancor. In Empire, when Luke jumps into the chasm, he screams like a little baby, ruining the powerful moment in which he was supposed to COURAGEOUSLY jump into the chasm rather than join the dark side. The scream only makes sense if he were pushed, but he CHOSE to jump. This was supposed to be the scene where Luke becomes mature, a change in character from when he was a teen on Tatooine. Ruined. In Return of the Jedi we get a horrible musical scene with a thing that looks like the Honeycomb guy singing. Unwatchable. Also, Boba Fett's death is put on the level of a fart joke with Lucas adding a burp in after he is swallowed by the Sarlaac.
There would be no complaints if he released BOTH and gave the fans a choice which they want to buy. But no. It's his way or nothing. Imagine if this happened with every old film. Dirty Harry could have some CGI explosions, they could update Al Pacino's hair in Scarface, dub dialogue into silent films. Where would it end? Lucas is a one trick pony who got lucky with an idea and now his ego is ruining the franchise that was one the most powerful on the planet.
Buy the LOTR trilogy instead if you don't have it, or look for some original trilogy bootlegs. Dont give any more money to that bloated ass Lucas. Lucas has been known to be full of crap, so perhaps he will release the originals in a few years to rack up on some more money. Go to Originaltrilogy.com and sign the petition!!! | 0 | negative | [
"Millions of fans around the world adored his films, bought the toys, made him millions, perhaps billions of dollars.",
"And in return, he takes the original films, butchers them with CGI and scene alterations, then procalims he will NEVER rlease the original films, because to HIM these ARE the originals.",
"What an ass.",
"The SE revisions are horrible.",
"In A New Hope Greedo shoots first, making Han look like a pacifist.",
"He was supposed to be a scoundrel who slowly transitions into a good guy.",
"We see Jabba in a pointless conversation, ruining the suspense and tension throughout the 3 films.",
"Originally there was a sense of dread caused by Jabba...",
"who was he?",
"What did he look like.",
"You never saw him until the last film.",
"But now he shows up in the first film like some skinny weakling.",
"Han steps on his tail and he does nothing.",
"The Jabba in the third movie would have thrown him to the Rancor.",
"In Empire, when Luke jumps into the chasm, he screams like a little baby, ruining the powerful moment in which he was supposed to COURAGEOUSLY jump into the chasm rather than join the dark side.",
"The scream only makes sense if he were pushed, but he CHOSE to jump.",
"This was supposed to be the scene where Luke becomes mature, a change in character from when he was a teen on Tatooine.",
"Ruined.",
"In Return of the Jedi we get a horrible musical scene with a thing that looks like the Honeycomb guy singing.",
"Unwatchable.",
"Also, Boba Fett's death is put on the level of a fart joke with Lucas adding a burp in after he is swallowed by the Sarlaac.",
"There would be no complaints if he released BOTH and gave the fans a choice which they want to buy.",
"But no.",
"It's his way or nothing.",
"Imagine if this happened with every old film.",
"Dirty Harry could have some CGI explosions, they could update Al Pacino's hair in Scarface, dub dialogue into silent films.",
"Where would it end?",
"Lucas is a one trick pony who got lucky with an idea and now his ego is ruining the franchise that was one the most powerful on the planet.",
"Buy the LOTR trilogy instead if you don't have it, or look for some original trilogy bootlegs.",
"Dont give any more money to that bloated ass Lucas.",
"Lucas has been known to be full of crap, so perhaps he will release the originals in a few years to rack up on some more money.",
"Go to Originaltrilogy.",
"com and sign the petition!!!"
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I read the original version of this book when it came out in 1985. It was a great sequal to Piper's original "Lord Kalvin' stories. It was full of battles, strategies and enough sifi elements to please those of us who enjoy such things. All the good reviews in the first part of this book referr to that original version. Unfortunately, this is not that book. It is a heavily rewritten book that has lost the clarity of vision the original had. It has had about one hundred pages of dialogue expanding old characters or introducing new ones. The result is dull, blotted and bad. Look for the original. It is worth reading. | 0 | negative | [
"I read the original version of this book when it came out in 1985.",
"It was a great sequal to Piper's original \"Lord Kalvin' stories.",
"It was full of battles, strategies and enough sifi elements to please those of us who enjoy such things.",
"All the good reviews in the first part of this book referr to that original version.",
"Unfortunately, this is not that book.",
"It is a heavily rewritten book that has lost the clarity of vision the original had.",
"It has had about one hundred pages of dialogue expanding old characters or introducing new ones.",
"The result is dull, blotted and bad.",
"Look for the original.",
"It is worth reading."
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Was going to buy until i read the reviews. 1st. ? is if all or most all report teflon pealing off so fast, why is it still available? 2nd. ? is why the sizes are not listed ? The product in which i'm refering to is the 3 pcs. Nordic Ware Toaster Oven Baking set.. Sorry about putting cart before the horse... Smoothbore00.... | 0 | negative | [
"Was going to buy until i read the reviews.",
"1st.",
"?",
"is if all or most all report teflon pealing off so fast, why is it still available?",
"2nd.",
"?",
"is why the sizes are not listed?",
"The product in which i'm refering to is the 3 pcs.",
"Nordic Ware Toaster Oven Baking set..",
"Sorry about putting cart before the horse...",
"Smoothbore00...."
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Kitchenaid should be honest and disclose the fact that 99 percent of the machine is made in China. Parts are also from india. this in itself is not an issue...however it appears that there has been some value engineering to cut cost and unfortunately at the expense of robustness otherwise they'd offer a warranty beyond a measly ONE year. even some of their cheaper appliances come with TWo year warranty. the reason for the scant warranty? the planetary mixer mechanism will fail if used to mix dough on a regular basis. Kitchenaid I suspect hopes that with light use (making whip cream, cake mixes etc.) it will last the minimum one year warranty period...after which they will drop you like a rock the minute the warranty expires. They are banking on the fact that most users will not mix dough regularly enough to stress the mechanism. If kitchenaid had spent more time improving the mixer rather than spending so much effort on making 25 color versions , then maybe they could improve their product. IF you make a lot of stiff doughs, this machine WILL become a 30 lbs paperweight. | 0 | negative | [
"Kitchenaid should be honest and disclose the fact that 99 percent of the machine is made in China.",
"Parts are also from india.",
"this in itself is not an issue...",
"however it appears that there has been some value engineering to cut cost and unfortunately at the expense of robustness otherwise they'd offer a warranty beyond a measly ONE year.",
"even some of their cheaper appliances come with TWo year warranty.",
"the reason for the scant warranty?",
"the planetary mixer mechanism will fail if used to mix dough on a regular basis.",
"Kitchenaid I suspect hopes that with light use (making whip cream, cake mixes etc.",
") it will last the minimum one year warranty period...",
"after which they will drop you like a rock the minute the warranty expires.",
"They are banking on the fact that most users will not mix dough regularly enough to stress the mechanism.",
"If kitchenaid had spent more time improving the mixer rather than spending so much effort on making 25 color versions , then maybe they could improve their product.",
"IF you make a lot of stiff doughs, this machine WILL become a 30 lbs paperweight."
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My son really wanted this is device and knew the risk when he ordered it. He a fearless kid and I admire his pluck. Sadly, however, this is the product that proves one gets what one pays for. The manual is laughable and the watch's operation is indecipherable. It may work but there's no way to tell between the incomprehensible user interface and useless instructions. Honestly the manual is not entirely without value. We were moved to tears of laughter as we took turns reading it aloud. Obviously, at this price translation, even Google's free translation services were beyond the budget. One must install an app on the phone which immediately and relentlessly spawns requests to install additional, unnecessary apps. I know the idea of an inexpensive smart watch is tempting, like the dangerous yet beautiful song of the sirens, but it must be resisted. This watch will see your hopes dashed upon the rocks. | 0 | negative | [
"My son really wanted this is device and knew the risk when he ordered it.",
"He a fearless kid and I admire his pluck.",
"Sadly, however, this is the product that proves one gets what one pays for.",
"The manual is laughable and the watch's operation is indecipherable.",
"It may work but there's no way to tell between the incomprehensible user interface and useless instructions.",
"Honestly the manual is not entirely without value.",
"We were moved to tears of laughter as we took turns reading it aloud.",
"Obviously, at this price translation, even Google's free translation services were beyond the budget.",
"One must install an app on the phone which immediately and relentlessly spawns requests to install additional, unnecessary apps.",
"I know the idea of an inexpensive smart watch is tempting, like the dangerous yet beautiful song of the sirens, but it must be resisted.",
"This watch will see your hopes dashed upon the rocks."
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This is a difficult book to review. First because the topic and story is horribly depressing, and second because the writing is sub-par. True crime books are rarely happy ending stories and that's not what I was expecting here, but the story line suffered from a lack of cohesive approach with random things thrown in which had no bearing on the story. It skimmed the surface of what was going on in the clouded mind of the perpetrator, and gave short shrift to the core issues of domestic violence, drug/alcohol abuse, and dysfunctional familial relationships and its impact on young children. Ultimately I don't think the book accomplishes what it sets out to do, which is to examine what drove this young mother to throw two of her children off a bridge. Better editing might have helped this book . . . 2.5 stars but there isn't enough compelling factors to round it up to 3 stars. Disappointing. | 0 | negative | [
"This is a difficult book to review.",
"First because the topic and story is horribly depressing, and second because the writing is sub-par.",
"True crime books are rarely happy ending stories and that's not what I was expecting here, but the story line suffered from a lack of cohesive approach with random things thrown in which had no bearing on the story.",
"It skimmed the surface of what was going on in the clouded mind of the perpetrator, and gave short shrift to the core issues of domestic violence, drug/alcohol abuse, and dysfunctional familial relationships and its impact on young children.",
"Ultimately I don't think the book accomplishes what it sets out to do, which is to examine what drove this young mother to throw two of her children off a bridge.",
"Better editing might have helped this book.",
".",
".",
"2.",
"5 stars but there isn't enough compelling factors to round it up to 3 stars.",
"Disappointing."
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I got mine for christmas from my Amazon wish list. It replaced another AGM battery I bought from Autozone that showed low voltage during start up so I thought I better replace it. I wish I hadnt recycled it because new the Odyssey battery also showed low voltage on start up and after 5 months died completely. I have a volt meter on the bike and pay attention to it. My bike charges at 14.3 Volts, and I ride it 40 minutes 2-4X a week. There is no drain on the electrical system when parked but after a 2 week vacation I came home to a dead battery. I put it on a battery tender overnight and it showed a surface voltage of 13.4V. The voltage dropped to 7V on attempted startup and only returned to 11V. After the second attempt it only returned to 10V.
This battery is crap.
Because I didn't buy it locally I cant get an immediate replacement.
Because it was a gift, I don't have a receipt and cant get it warrantied.
Update! 7/2016
I replaced the battery with another and this one is now leaking. It is mounted on its side in a KLR 650. I don't ride it often but i still keep an eye on the voltage and put it on the battery tender for a day or two every couple weeks. Last month i noticed a small puddle under the bike after sitting on the tender for the night. It was battery acid.
Update! 8/2016
I spoke with Odyseey. They say battery tender brand battery chargers will ruin their batteries. Maybe not the best choice for vehicles that won't be used often then. Very dissapointed. | 0 | negative | [
"I got mine for christmas from my Amazon wish list.",
"It replaced another AGM battery I bought from Autozone that showed low voltage during start up so I thought I better replace it.",
"I wish I hadnt recycled it because new the Odyssey battery also showed low voltage on start up and after 5 months died completely.",
"I have a volt meter on the bike and pay attention to it.",
"My bike charges at 14.",
"3 Volts, and I ride it 40 minutes 2-4X a week.",
"There is no drain on the electrical system when parked but after a 2 week vacation I came home to a dead battery.",
"I put it on a battery tender overnight and it showed a surface voltage of 13.",
"4V.",
"The voltage dropped to 7V on attempted startup and only returned to 11V.",
"After the second attempt it only returned to 10V.",
"This battery is crap.",
"Because I didn't buy it locally I cant get an immediate replacement.",
"Because it was a gift, I don't have a receipt and cant get it warrantied.",
"Update!",
"7/2016\nI replaced the battery with another and this one is now leaking.",
"It is mounted on its side in a KLR 650.",
"I don't ride it often but i still keep an eye on the voltage and put it on the battery tender for a day or two every couple weeks.",
"Last month i noticed a small puddle under the bike after sitting on the tender for the night.",
"It was battery acid.",
"Update!",
"8/2016\nI spoke with Odyseey.",
"They say battery tender brand battery chargers will ruin their batteries.",
"Maybe not the best choice for vehicles that won't be used often then.",
"Very dissapointed."
]
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I bought two of these covers, one for home and one for my mountain property. After less than one year old they are both covered in mildew and look horrible. Maybe a good soaking with Clorox would be in order. Or better yet I'll just order new black ones. The two-tone beige color is not very attractive anyway.
Oct. 2016 - this thing is already ripping apart. There are better products out there for less $$$. Do not buy this piece of junk. Lowering from 2 stars to 1. | 0 | negative | [
"I bought two of these covers, one for home and one for my mountain property.",
"After less than one year old they are both covered in mildew and look horrible.",
"Maybe a good soaking with Clorox would be in order.",
"Or better yet I'll just order new black ones.",
"The two-tone beige color is not very attractive anyway.",
"Oct.",
"2016 - this thing is already ripping apart.",
"There are better products out there for less $$$.",
"Do not buy this piece of junk.",
"Lowering from 2 stars to 1."
]
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I'm no stranger to epoxies and have been a fan of Gorilla glues for years. That's why this epoxy is such a disappointment. Followed the instructions, applied, waited the 5 minutes setting time and...nothing. Kept clamping for another 10 mins. Nothing. Cleaned up everything, and then reapplied. Waited clamped for a good 15 minutes. Nothing. No setting and therefore no adhesive. Finally at another job where the epoxy was in a bevel where it stayed on, it cured a few hours and totally cured in a day. Again, I've used epoxies before and I followed directions. This is just not a good product. | 0 | negative | [
"I'm no stranger to epoxies and have been a fan of Gorilla glues for years.",
"That's why this epoxy is such a disappointment.",
"Followed the instructions, applied, waited the 5 minutes setting time and...",
"nothing.",
"Kept clamping for another 10 mins.",
"Nothing.",
"Cleaned up everything, and then reapplied.",
"Waited clamped for a good 15 minutes.",
"Nothing.",
"No setting and therefore no adhesive.",
"Finally at another job where the epoxy was in a bevel where it stayed on, it cured a few hours and totally cured in a day.",
"Again, I've used epoxies before and I followed directions.",
"This is just not a good product."
]
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This is a toy replica and not to be confused with a real ocarina. While the price seems very reasonable, an actual musical instrument can be had for less money . For instance, the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Focalink-12-Hole-Plastic-Sweet-Potato-Ocarina-in-Soprano-C-Blue/dp/B004CTVVY4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Focalink 12 Hole Plastic Sweet Potato Ocarina in Soprano C Blue</a> actually costs less and it plays its entire range : A5-F7 and is fully chromatic.
Even if it were well tuned, the highest notes barely make a note and are more of an airy sound. Nothing can be done to overcome this. This makes the playable range much less and for parents, you end up listening to the wheezy airy sound more than actual notes.
I can't explain why this product is so highly rated, but I implore you to keep searching for another ocarina. Google OcarinaDiva and watch her ocarina overviews. This will help you learn what questions to ask. Also search for TheOcarinaNetwork and ask them for help.
No one has to start on such a horrible instrument. There is a huge community of helpful people that want to let the world know that the ocarina is MUCH MORE than cheap plastic toys. Take some time to research a bit more outside of amazon. I'm sure the reviewers here mean well, but they are ill-informed and ignorant of the diverse high quality market that is out there. | 0 | negative | [
"This is a toy replica and not to be confused with a real ocarina.",
"While the price seems very reasonable, an actual musical instrument can be had for less money.",
"For instance, the <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Focalink-12-Hole-Plastic-Sweet-Potato-Ocarina-in-Soprano-C-Blue/dp/B004CTVVY4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?",
"ie=UTF8\">Focalink 12 Hole Plastic Sweet Potato Ocarina in Soprano C Blue</a> actually costs less and it plays its entire range : A5-F7 and is fully chromatic.",
"Even if it were well tuned, the highest notes barely make a note and are more of an airy sound.",
"Nothing can be done to overcome this.",
"This makes the playable range much less and for parents, you end up listening to the wheezy airy sound more than actual notes.",
"I can't explain why this product is so highly rated, but I implore you to keep searching for another ocarina.",
"Google OcarinaDiva and watch her ocarina overviews.",
"This will help you learn what questions to ask.",
"Also search for TheOcarinaNetwork and ask them for help.",
"No one has to start on such a horrible instrument.",
"There is a huge community of helpful people that want to let the world know that the ocarina is MUCH MORE than cheap plastic toys.",
"Take some time to research a bit more outside of amazon.",
"I'm sure the reviewers here mean well, but they are ill-informed and ignorant of the diverse high quality market that is out there."
]
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Don't get me wrong. This game is fun, however, the frustration factor is about to make me go on my own killing spree. First of all, there's no in-game save. The game saves after every level so if you screw up you have to start over and over and over and over... The vehicles are fun to drive, however, the control is difficult. I seem to slide on invisible patches of ice. Why is it that when I'm chasing someone, no matter how fast my vehicle is, they get away? and why is it that when I'm being pursued, no matter how fast my vehicle is, they're always riding my tail? I found the race to be most challenging and you'll use a few colorful words before you win. I would have won sooner, but again, al I did was skid at after turn and spin out to end up facing the wrong direction. The story-line is entertaining but the game is just too frustrating for me to just sit here and play the same level over and over and over and over. Two hours of the same level is not worth my time. I have a life. | 0 | negative | [
"Don't get me wrong.",
"This game is fun, however, the frustration factor is about to make me go on my own killing spree.",
"First of all, there's no in-game save.",
"The game saves after every level so if you screw up you have to start over and over and over and over...",
"The vehicles are fun to drive, however, the control is difficult.",
"I seem to slide on invisible patches of ice.",
"Why is it that when I'm chasing someone, no matter how fast my vehicle is, they get away?",
"and why is it that when I'm being pursued, no matter how fast my vehicle is, they're always riding my tail?",
"I found the race to be most challenging and you'll use a few colorful words before you win.",
"I would have won sooner, but again, al I did was skid at after turn and spin out to end up facing the wrong direction.",
"The story-line is entertaining but the game is just too frustrating for me to just sit here and play the same level over and over and over and over.",
"Two hours of the same level is not worth my time.",
"I have a life."
]
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This game was pretty disappointing. I was waiting for this game.[...] and now that I have it I am like what was I so excited for? The game is fun for about an hour but then you have the missions which are frustrating and a little annoying since you can't access all the characters immediately, you have to beat the missions which are too difficult for their time. I have more fun and got farther playing Gundam: Zeonic Front which I must say is a much better game.
I liked GTA3, best game ever and the missions though difficult were fun. Plus you had the freedom of roaming the parts of Liberty City and little side missions to improve your skills. In State of Emergency there are no side missions, KAOS mode is still limiting, there's no sense of freedom as in GTA3 which was a way better game.
State of Emergency is something Rockstar ought to have kept to themselves. I look forward to another game as violent and free roaming as GTA3 but State of Emergency just played with my emotions. | 0 | negative | [
"This game was pretty disappointing.",
"I was waiting for this game.",
"[...",
"] and now that I have it I am like what was I so excited for?",
"The game is fun for about an hour but then you have the missions which are frustrating and a little annoying since you can't access all the characters immediately, you have to beat the missions which are too difficult for their time.",
"I have more fun and got farther playing Gundam: Zeonic Front which I must say is a much better game.",
"I liked GTA3, best game ever and the missions though difficult were fun.",
"Plus you had the freedom of roaming the parts of Liberty City and little side missions to improve your skills.",
"In State of Emergency there are no side missions, KAOS mode is still limiting, there's no sense of freedom as in GTA3 which was a way better game.",
"State of Emergency is something Rockstar ought to have kept to themselves.",
"I look forward to another game as violent and free roaming as GTA3 but State of Emergency just played with my emotions."
]
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I will leave the flimsy plastic tank, the need for spring water, extra short lifespan, and very little hatching to the other reviewers. As a preschool teacher the thing that bothered me the most was all of the warnings about the water containing germs. With all the hand washing warnings I first thought that it was for the aquasuars safety...however, it is for your own safety. This was not on the outside of the box, but the instructions warn about water germs over and over again. On top of that, they NEVER let on to what these germs are and how harmful they are....just that you can get real sick. With young kids in my program, they could not touch or really be involved with the project, and it was a waste of money....not to mention another set is out there that sells them under the real name (tri-something) along with what we know best as sea monkeys sorry the real names of both escapes me now)...that set was $12 for both sold at Michaels of all places! | 0 | negative | [
"I will leave the flimsy plastic tank, the need for spring water, extra short lifespan, and very little hatching to the other reviewers.",
"As a preschool teacher the thing that bothered me the most was all of the warnings about the water containing germs.",
"With all the hand washing warnings I first thought that it was for the aquasuars safety...",
"however, it is for your own safety.",
"This was not on the outside of the box, but the instructions warn about water germs over and over again.",
"On top of that, they NEVER let on to what these germs are and how harmful they are....",
"just that you can get real sick.",
"With young kids in my program, they could not touch or really be involved with the project, and it was a waste of money....",
"not to mention another set is out there that sells them under the real name (tri-something) along with what we know best as sea monkeys sorry the real names of both escapes me now)...",
"that set was $12 for both sold at Michaels of all places!"
]
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I love my cat, but have spent so much money on toys she doesn't like that I'm starting to get annoyed. She's healthy and (otherwise) happy, but doesn't enjoy batting balls around or chasing string things as much as she used to. Lately I've bought the "Cat Charmer" and the "Cat Dancer" and the "Kong Squirrel" (all available on this site) and although she still likes the Charmer, the rest are sitting in a box now. I was hoping this Scratcher would make a difference, but it didn't.
I have two main problems with the purchase:
1. My cat has no interest in catnip, which seems to be the main draw to the cardboard part of the toy. She's unlikely to EVER scratch that part, especially considering how big and loud (the ball part of) it is. I guess I thought the ball would entice her to it, but after years of tossing balls around freely on the carpet, one stuck on a track doesn't seem to appeal to her. She's afraid to even approach this big, loud "thing" in the middle of the room.
2. Usually packaging isn't a big deal for me, but this was just awful. The box arrived with the flaps bent and partially open (the one piece of tape barely held it together). The "packing material" is one big piece of butcher paper, and the toy itself was not in good condition (the edges are cracked and discolored). Besides which, the box is about 3x too big for it, which seems like a huge waste if you're paying for shipping (I got the free deal since I bought more than $25 worth of stuff).
I'm about to throw up my hands and just get another cat for her to play with.
EDIT: I did get a kitten, and she has used the scratching part of this toy. I still don't think it was worth the money though. | 0 | negative | [
"I love my cat, but have spent so much money on toys she doesn't like that I'm starting to get annoyed.",
"She's healthy and (otherwise) happy, but doesn't enjoy batting balls around or chasing string things as much as she used to.",
"Lately I've bought the \"Cat Charmer\" and the \"Cat Dancer\" and the \"Kong Squirrel\" (all available on this site) and although she still likes the Charmer, the rest are sitting in a box now.",
"I was hoping this Scratcher would make a difference, but it didn't.",
"I have two main problems with the purchase:\n\n1.",
"My cat has no interest in catnip, which seems to be the main draw to the cardboard part of the toy.",
"She's unlikely to EVER scratch that part, especially considering how big and loud (the ball part of) it is.",
"I guess I thought the ball would entice her to it, but after years of tossing balls around freely on the carpet, one stuck on a track doesn't seem to appeal to her.",
"She's afraid to even approach this big, loud \"thing\" in the middle of the room.",
"2.",
"Usually packaging isn't a big deal for me, but this was just awful.",
"The box arrived with the flaps bent and partially open (the one piece of tape barely held it together).",
"The \"packing material\" is one big piece of butcher paper, and the toy itself was not in good condition (the edges are cracked and discolored).",
"Besides which, the box is about 3x too big for it, which seems like a huge waste if you're paying for shipping (I got the free deal since I bought more than $25 worth of stuff).",
"I'm about to throw up my hands and just get another cat for her to play with.",
"EDIT: I did get a kitten, and she has used the scratching part of this toy.",
"I still don't think it was worth the money though."
]
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Stuff just does not work for dark colors. If you have a dark color car, do not buy this stuff. I use meguiar's stuff for everything, and I enjoy using their products. This one simply does not work, and if it does it surely does not work on dark colors. I have three different scratches on my car, all different kinds of scratches. This did nothing, and I mean nothing. I followed the directions and put a good amount of elbow grease into the scratch. The product simply does not work for dark colors. It might work for a lighter color and I can see why that might be the case. However, I would not spend the money to buy this. Odds are it won't work. | 0 | negative | [
"Stuff just does not work for dark colors.",
"If you have a dark color car, do not buy this stuff.",
"I use meguiar's stuff for everything, and I enjoy using their products.",
"This one simply does not work, and if it does it surely does not work on dark colors.",
"I have three different scratches on my car, all different kinds of scratches.",
"This did nothing, and I mean nothing.",
"I followed the directions and put a good amount of elbow grease into the scratch.",
"The product simply does not work for dark colors.",
"It might work for a lighter color and I can see why that might be the case.",
"However, I would not spend the money to buy this.",
"Odds are it won't work."
]
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The entertainment world reacts to Louis C.K. sexual harassment allegations
Comedian Louis C . K . is being accused of sexual misconduct by five women in a New York Times report . The premiere of his controversial new movie " I Love You Daddy " has been cancelled and C . K . has not commented on the allegations . ( Nicki DeMarco / The Washington Post ) On Thursday afternoon the New York Times released a story about sexual harassment allegations against comedian Louis C . K . Most big - name comedians have remained silent on the subject so far but others in the entertainment industry are reacting and let ’ s just say there isn ’ t a lot of shock over the accusations that the “ Louie ” creator allegedly masturbated in front of multiple women . Rumors about C . K . had been circulating for years most explicitly in a Defamer story written in 2015 . So when the premiere of the comedian ’ s new movie “ I Love You Daddy ” was canceled along with an appearance on Stephen Colbert something was clearly up . That something was the Times exposé with allegations from five women . We are I am guessing hours from all the Louis CK stories breaking and I will admit this one I ' ve been waiting for . — roxane gay (@ rgay ) November 9 2017 The silence from the men in comedy on Twitter right now speaks volumes # yesallmen # himtoo https :// t . co / 4Dnp2YbvYO — Sean L . McCarthy (@ thecomicscomic ) November 9 2017 As the article recounted women in the comedy industry who were allegedly harassed by C . K . were open about what happened to them . And yet people didn ’ t want to hear what they had to say . [ Louis C . K . accused of sexual misconduct in New York Times report ] “ Guys were backing away from us ” Julia Wolov said in the story . Wolov alleges that while at a comedy festival in 2002 she and a friend were invited to C . K .’ s hotel room where he disrobed and masturbated in front of them . The next day when the two women started telling other comedians what had happened “ we could already feel the backlash .” Other women are chiming in with similar stories about being silenced . I was told to delete a tweet I wrote about Louis CK abusing women before I applied to a high - profile comedy job because the people conducting the hiring process might not like it . These women who have spoken up are brave and we owe them so much . https :// t . co / yECc41l1Uz — Nicole Silverberg (@ nsilverberg ) November 9 2017 Jen Kirkman who ’ s been linked to C . K . allegations for years — though insisted more recently that he never exposed himself to her — also weighed in . Though he apologized for his one time comment to me I will no longer casually call Louie a friend . I can ' t support what I now KNOW are his contributions to the power dynamic in this business . — JEN KIRKMAN (@ JenKirkman ) November 9 2017 Even “ Parks and Recreation ” co - creator Michael Schur admitted that he knew about the rumors but cast C . K . On Twitter he expressed remorse over that decision . I don ' t remember when I heard the rumors about him . But I ' m sure it was before the last time he was on Parks and Rec . And I ' m sorry . — Ken Tremendous (@ KenTremendous ) November 9 2017 “ Seinfeld ” comedian Jason Alexander also delivered a Twitter PSA to other men in comedy . Gentlemen comedy is often inappropriate . It is sometimes daring and audacious and shocking . But our behavior in the real world toward women – that doesn ’ t get a pass on inappropriate . — jason alexander (@ IJasonAlexander ) November 9 2017 Meanwhile actor James Urbaniak dug up an old Q & A with Jon Stewart in which an audience member asks why Stewart didn ’ t ask C . K . about harassment allegations on “ The Daily Show .” ( Stewart pleaded ignorance .) May 2016 : Jon Stewart is asked about the Louis CK accusations then laughs at the questioner & makes fun of the internet ( 1 : 13 : 52 ). Quaint and enabling responses from a different time . And some other takes from writers and comedians : Much respect to @ TheRebeccaCorry Dana Min Goodman Julia Wolov & Abby Schachner for having the bravery to speak up about the abuses & crimes that happened to them . — Judah Friedlander (@ JudahWorldChamp ) November 9 2017 wow i guess nothing will ever surprise me again regarding men Louis C . K . – https :// t . co / brUoHJT78y — ROSIE (@ Rosie ) November 9 2017 it ' s so disappointing to say farewell to my comedic hero louis ck the guy who engineers his entire life around cramming the n - word into his overrated comedy routines . I was really rooting for him . — Mitra Jouhari (@ tweetrajouhari ) November 9 2017 | 0 | negative | [
"The entertainment world reacts to Louis C.",
"K. sexual harassment allegations\nComedian Louis C.",
"K.",
"is being accused of sexual misconduct by five women in a New York Times report.",
"The premiere of his controversial new movie \" I Love You Daddy \" has been cancelled and C.",
"K.",
"has not commented on the allegations.",
"( Nicki DeMarco / The Washington Post ) On Thursday afternoon the New York Times released a story about sexual harassment allegations against comedian Louis C.",
"K.",
"Most big - name comedians have remained silent on the subject so far but others in the entertainment industry are reacting and let ’ s just say there isn ’ t a lot of shock over the accusations that the “ Louie ” creator allegedly masturbated in front of multiple women.",
"Rumors about C.",
"K.",
"had been circulating for years most explicitly in a Defamer story written in 2015.",
"So when the premiere of the comedian ’ s new movie “ I Love You Daddy ” was canceled along with an appearance on Stephen Colbert something was clearly up.",
"That something was the Times exposé with allegations from five women.",
"We are I am guessing hours from all the Louis CK stories breaking and I will admit this one I ' ve been waiting for.",
"— roxane gay (@ rgay ) November 9 2017 The silence from the men in comedy on Twitter right now speaks volumes # yesallmen # himtoo https :// t.",
"co / 4Dnp2YbvYO — Sean L.",
"McCarthy (@ thecomicscomic ) November 9 2017 As the article recounted women in the comedy industry who were allegedly harassed by C.",
"K.",
"were open about what happened to them.",
"And yet people didn ’ t want to hear what they had to say.",
"[ Louis C.",
"K.",
"accused of sexual misconduct in New York Times report ] “ Guys were backing away from us ” Julia Wolov said in the story.",
"Wolov alleges that while at a comedy festival in 2002 she and a friend were invited to C.",
"K.",
"’ s hotel room where he disrobed and masturbated in front of them.",
"The next day when the two women started telling other comedians what had happened “ we could already feel the backlash.",
"” Other women are chiming in with similar stories about being silenced.",
"I was told to delete a tweet I wrote about Louis CK abusing women before I applied to a high - profile comedy job because the people conducting the hiring process might not like it.",
"These women who have spoken up are brave and we owe them so much.",
"https :// t.",
"co / yECc41l1Uz — Nicole Silverberg (@ nsilverberg ) November 9 2017 Jen Kirkman who ’ s been linked to C.",
"K.",
"allegations for years — though insisted more recently that he never exposed himself to her — also weighed in.",
"Though he apologized for his one time comment to me I will no longer casually call Louie a friend.",
"I can ' t support what I now KNOW are his contributions to the power dynamic in this business.",
"— JEN KIRKMAN (@ JenKirkman ) November 9 2017 Even “ Parks and Recreation ” co - creator Michael Schur admitted that he knew about the rumors but cast C.",
"K.",
"On Twitter he expressed remorse over that decision.",
"I don ' t remember when I heard the rumors about him.",
"But I ' m sure it was before the last time he was on Parks and Rec.",
"And I ' m sorry.",
"— Ken Tremendous (@ KenTremendous ) November 9 2017 “ Seinfeld ” comedian Jason Alexander also delivered a Twitter PSA to other men in comedy.",
"Gentlemen comedy is often inappropriate.",
"It is sometimes daring and audacious and shocking.",
"But our behavior in the real world toward women – that doesn ’ t get a pass on inappropriate.",
"— jason alexander (@ IJasonAlexander ) November 9 2017 Meanwhile actor James Urbaniak dug up an old Q & A with Jon Stewart in which an audience member asks why Stewart didn ’ t ask C.",
"K.",
"about harassment allegations on “ The Daily Show.",
"” ( Stewart pleaded ignorance.",
") May 2016 : Jon Stewart is asked about the Louis CK accusations then laughs at the questioner & makes fun of the internet ( 1 : 13 : 52 ).",
"Quaint and enabling responses from a different time.",
"And some other takes from writers and comedians : Much respect to @ TheRebeccaCorry Dana Min Goodman Julia Wolov & Abby Schachner for having the bravery to speak up about the abuses & crimes that happened to them.",
"— Judah Friedlander (@ JudahWorldChamp ) November 9 2017 wow i guess nothing will ever surprise me again regarding men Louis C.",
"K.",
"– https :// t.",
"co / brUoHJT78y — ROSIE (@ Rosie ) November 9 2017 it ' s so disappointing to say farewell to my comedic hero louis ck the guy who engineers his entire life around cramming the n - word into his overrated comedy routines.",
"I was really rooting for him.",
"— Mitra Jouhari (@ tweetrajouhari ) November 9 2017"
]
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The Complete Basement Tapes, on five CDs, is the real deal. An essential recording for Dylan fanatics to be sure.
This poorly mastered, poorly packaged double CD is another matter. The fraudulent Band tracks really do dilute this collection. Substituting Band recordings made AFTER "Music from Big Pink" for indisputable "real" basement tapes classics like "I Shall Be Released" and "Quinn the Eskimo" is truly unforgivable. I admit that the 5-CD set may STILL not be a commericially viable proposition but why not release just the so-called "Basement Tapes Acetate". This fourteen song "LP", rumoured to be recorded by Dylan to fulfill his expiring Columbia Records contract, purportedly consisted of the following tracks:
1. Million Dollar Bash
2. Yea! Heavy and a Bottle of Bread
3. Please Mrs. Henry
4. Down in The Flood
5. Lo and Behold!
6. Tiny Montgomery
7. This Wheel's On Fire
8. You Ain't Goin' Nowhere
9. I Shall Be Released
10. Tears of Rage
11. Too Much of Nothing
12. Quinn the Eskimo
13. Open the Door, Homer
14. Nothing Was Delivered
Throw in "Going to Acapulco", "Odds and Ends", "Clothesline Saga", and "Apple Suckling Tree" (all Dylan tunes) and you have a potential blockbuster. I really wish Columbia would delete this two volume bulky monstrosity with its dopey circus pictures and treat these recordings with the respect it deserves. Especially now since The Band numbers have been released properly on THEIR "remastered" series. | 0 | negative | [
"The Complete Basement Tapes, on five CDs, is the real deal.",
"An essential recording for Dylan fanatics to be sure.",
"This poorly mastered, poorly packaged double CD is another matter.",
"The fraudulent Band tracks really do dilute this collection.",
"Substituting Band recordings made AFTER \"Music from Big Pink\" for indisputable \"real\" basement tapes classics like \"I Shall Be Released\" and \"Quinn the Eskimo\" is truly unforgivable.",
"I admit that the 5-CD set may STILL not be a commericially viable proposition but why not release just the so-called \"Basement Tapes Acetate\".",
"This fourteen song \"LP\", rumoured to be recorded by Dylan to fulfill his expiring Columbia Records contract, purportedly consisted of the following tracks:\n1.",
"Million Dollar Bash\n2.",
"Yea!",
"Heavy and a Bottle of Bread\n3.",
"Please Mrs.",
"Henry\n4.",
"Down in The Flood\n5.",
"Lo and Behold!",
"6.",
"Tiny Montgomery\n7.",
"This Wheel's On Fire\n8.",
"You Ain't Goin' Nowhere\n9.",
"I Shall Be Released\n10.",
"Tears of Rage\n11.",
"Too Much of Nothing\n12.",
"Quinn the Eskimo\n13.",
"Open the Door, Homer\n14.",
"Nothing Was Delivered\nThrow in \"Going to Acapulco\", \"Odds and Ends\", \"Clothesline Saga\", and \"Apple Suckling Tree\" (all Dylan tunes) and you have a potential blockbuster.",
"I really wish Columbia would delete this two volume bulky monstrosity with its dopey circus pictures and treat these recordings with the respect it deserves.",
"Especially now since The Band numbers have been released properly on THEIR \"remastered\" series."
]
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Had original order and replacement order BOTH show up as mostly rock crystals. After 3 days, they mostly never did liquify in a warm kitchen. Between the 4 bottles I rcvd, I was able to collect enough fluid to fill an 8 or 9 ounce bottle for use. I used it twice a day for 30 days applied liberally and diluted with distilled water to the highest recommended efficacy of 70% (you can search that), applied via cotton ball for tennis elbow. All the expensive DMSO comes in 70% which was proven to be optimal for those this chemical might assist. Bear in mind when you search tennis elbow it is actually damage to a tendon.
Sorry to say after all the raving reviews, it did NOT help the discomfort, healing time, or improve function for TENNIS ELBOW.
I had a nasty bruise over deep tissue and tried this for 4 days BID on that, and again, nothing. Just the icky smell and wasted cotton balls. Nothing.
Not saying this won't help you, but did zippo for me for tendon or separate different muscle "pain management assistance" or faster healing. At the cost, was worth it to try as I'm getting to that age where something like this that worked would be wonderful.
I DO WANT to mention, that the staff at this supplier were GREAT, sweet, kind, caring, and tried their best. I had to call to get a replacement when bottles of rocks arrived. The replacement was hardly better. But the staff were great. They did all they could to make me happy, and that's saying something these days. They aren't making this on site and is made by their supplier, so it's not their fault.
For me tis not the Pot-O-Gold. | 0 | negative | [
"Had original order and replacement order BOTH show up as mostly rock crystals.",
"After 3 days, they mostly never did liquify in a warm kitchen.",
"Between the 4 bottles I rcvd, I was able to collect enough fluid to fill an 8 or 9 ounce bottle for use.",
"I used it twice a day for 30 days applied liberally and diluted with distilled water to the highest recommended efficacy of 70% (you can search that), applied via cotton ball for tennis elbow.",
"All the expensive DMSO comes in 70% which was proven to be optimal for those this chemical might assist.",
"Bear in mind when you search tennis elbow it is actually damage to a tendon.",
"Sorry to say after all the raving reviews, it did NOT help the discomfort, healing time, or improve function for TENNIS ELBOW.",
"I had a nasty bruise over deep tissue and tried this for 4 days BID on that, and again, nothing.",
"Just the icky smell and wasted cotton balls.",
"Nothing.",
"Not saying this won't help you, but did zippo for me for tendon or separate different muscle \"pain management assistance\" or faster healing.",
"At the cost, was worth it to try as I'm getting to that age where something like this that worked would be wonderful.",
"I DO WANT to mention, that the staff at this supplier were GREAT, sweet, kind, caring, and tried their best.",
"I had to call to get a replacement when bottles of rocks arrived.",
"The replacement was hardly better.",
"But the staff were great.",
"They did all they could to make me happy, and that's saying something these days.",
"They aren't making this on site and is made by their supplier, so it's not their fault.",
"For me tis not the Pot-O-Gold."
]
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This was purchased to replace an 8 quart aluminum Presto. The lid must have been "sprung" because it didn't want to close. The handles and screws were not as good as those on the aluminum Presto models I've had. Amazon's shipping box was fine when it got here, but inside the manufacturer's box was mangled - leading me to believe it was that way before it was packed.
There was a dent on the side of the cooker near where it rolls underneath to the bottom.
I returned it to Amazon - they gave me a full refund. I got a <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Fagor-Futuro-10-Quart/dp/B0037Z6BDK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Fagor Futuro 10 Quart</a>.
MUCH more expensive, but it's easily the best pressure cooker I've ever had, especially the built-in pressure regulator. And it's made in Spain, not China. | 0 | negative | [
"This was purchased to replace an 8 quart aluminum Presto.",
"The lid must have been \"sprung\" because it didn't want to close.",
"The handles and screws were not as good as those on the aluminum Presto models I've had.",
"Amazon's shipping box was fine when it got here, but inside the manufacturer's box was mangled - leading me to believe it was that way before it was packed.",
"There was a dent on the side of the cooker near where it rolls underneath to the bottom.",
"I returned it to Amazon - they gave me a full refund.",
"I got a <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Fagor-Futuro-10-Quart/dp/B0037Z6BDK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?",
"ie=UTF8\">Fagor Futuro 10 Quart</a>.",
"MUCH more expensive, but it's easily the best pressure cooker I've ever had, especially the built-in pressure regulator.",
"And it's made in Spain, not China."
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... do not buy this game. Don't rent this game, either. In fact, don't even borrow it from a friend thinking, "Hey, I'm not paying any money and I have a few hours to kill, so what could I lose?"
This is easily one of the worst RPGs I have ever had the misfortune to play. Ever. The plot is contrived at best due in part to an absolutely ATROCIOUS translation (which can't settle on how to spell the names of important places/people). The psuedo-new-age music seems to be interesting for the first five minutes, but the utter lack of variety in the soundtrack had me wanting to claw at my eardrums so I wouldn't have to suffer through it any more.
The battle system is very broken; you could be standing right in front of a monster and still not hit it no matter how much you swing at the fool thing. The upgrade system you use for your equipment is also fundamentally broken. You need to repair your weapons and armor every few monsters you kill; more often if you use the special abilities certain items grant you. And this is VERY expensive. I was so frustrated because it seemed like by the time I'd killed enough monsters to recoup the cost of the last repairs, it was time to repair again.
The only redeeming feature of this game is the graphics. Even though they're a little crude by today's standards, they're still nice to look at in some cases. Also, the character model will change depending on your equipment, so your character could be running around with a pumpkin on her head or a metal pot on his head.
Overall, it's not worth it, though. I never once thought that I'd get a headache just thinking about playing a game, but that's really how bad I found this game to be. | 0 | negative | [
"...",
"do not buy this game.",
"Don't rent this game, either.",
"In fact, don't even borrow it from a friend thinking, \"Hey, I'm not paying any money and I have a few hours to kill, so what could I lose?",
"\"\n\nThis is easily one of the worst RPGs I have ever had the misfortune to play.",
"Ever.",
"The plot is contrived at best due in part to an absolutely ATROCIOUS translation (which can't settle on how to spell the names of important places/people).",
"The psuedo-new-age music seems to be interesting for the first five minutes, but the utter lack of variety in the soundtrack had me wanting to claw at my eardrums so I wouldn't have to suffer through it any more.",
"The battle system is very broken; you could be standing right in front of a monster and still not hit it no matter how much you swing at the fool thing.",
"The upgrade system you use for your equipment is also fundamentally broken.",
"You need to repair your weapons and armor every few monsters you kill; more often if you use the special abilities certain items grant you.",
"And this is VERY expensive.",
"I was so frustrated because it seemed like by the time I'd killed enough monsters to recoup the cost of the last repairs, it was time to repair again.",
"The only redeeming feature of this game is the graphics.",
"Even though they're a little crude by today's standards, they're still nice to look at in some cases.",
"Also, the character model will change depending on your equipment, so your character could be running around with a pumpkin on her head or a metal pot on his head.",
"Overall, it's not worth it, though.",
"I never once thought that I'd get a headache just thinking about playing a game, but that's really how bad I found this game to be."
]
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Two stars is a generous rating for this product. Followed directions to apply the product. Resulted in swirls, lackluster shine. Was so disappointed went out and purchased a competitors product (Mother's synthetic wax). Results with Mother's was light years ahead of Klasse.
Klasse was difficult to tell if it was covering as you need to apply it thin per directions. Difficult to tell when dry. Difficult to impossible to get the marks out it would leave. It may last a long time, but then who would want a crappy shine on for that long? Save yourself $25 and several hours of headache and go with another brand. | 0 | negative | [
"Two stars is a generous rating for this product.",
"Followed directions to apply the product.",
"Resulted in swirls, lackluster shine.",
"Was so disappointed went out and purchased a competitors product (Mother's synthetic wax).",
"Results with Mother's was light years ahead of Klasse.",
"Klasse was difficult to tell if it was covering as you need to apply it thin per directions.",
"Difficult to tell when dry.",
"Difficult to impossible to get the marks out it would leave.",
"It may last a long time, but then who would want a crappy shine on for that long?",
"Save yourself $25 and several hours of headache and go with another brand."
]
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THIS BAD REVIEW IS ABOUT AMAZON.COM, NOT HEATH SUET CAKES. Amazon makes you think you are ordering one case of 12 Heath suet cakes for a list price of $25.32, at the Amazon.com price of $9.96 (a "savings" of 61%). What you actually get is ONE SINGLE SUET CAKE for $9.96. When I received my one suet cake, I contacted Amazon.com about the missing 11 suet cakes. They replied, "we're unable to send individual items from a set. We'll send you a replacement order for the entire set." Then they sent me ANOTHER SINGLE SUET CAKE, not a case of 12. I sent another email to Amazon.com about the second problem, but they never replied. I am now trying to get a refund from my credit card company for $8.30 for the 10 out of 12 suet cakes that Amazon.com never shipped to me. DO NOT ORDER THIS CASE OF SUET CAKES because you won't get a case, you'll only get one cake worth less than $2.00 (or two cakes if you're lucky I guess). | 0 | negative | [
"THIS BAD REVIEW IS ABOUT AMAZON.",
"COM, NOT HEATH SUET CAKES.",
"Amazon makes you think you are ordering one case of 12 Heath suet cakes for a list price of $25.",
"32, at the Amazon.",
"com price of $9.",
"96 (a \"savings\" of 61%).",
"What you actually get is ONE SINGLE SUET CAKE for $9.",
"96.",
"When I received my one suet cake, I contacted Amazon.",
"com about the missing 11 suet cakes.",
"They replied, \"we're unable to send individual items from a set.",
"We'll send you a replacement order for the entire set.",
"\" Then they sent me ANOTHER SINGLE SUET CAKE, not a case of 12.",
"I sent another email to Amazon.",
"com about the second problem, but they never replied.",
"I am now trying to get a refund from my credit card company for $8.",
"30 for the 10 out of 12 suet cakes that Amazon.",
"com never shipped to me.",
"DO NOT ORDER THIS CASE OF SUET CAKES because you won't get a case, you'll only get one cake worth less than $2.",
"00 (or two cakes if you're lucky I guess)."
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When it has came down to Rihanna in music, she has honestly been sadly looked more like a product than a real singer. Not only that, but the quality of her songs have easily made her just as poor as the overexposed Beyonce' and sadly her voice has withered in the process. Her latest record Unapologetic has shown some absolutely poor songs like the weak, Stay. But the song that also started the tracks for Unapologetic, Diamonds, is absolutely not one of her better songs either. She definitely doesn't deliver in voice and heart. I really found this to be one of her weaker ballads, just as much as Unfaithful was on A Girl Like Me. The song has been so overplayed, her voice has died. She might be a diamond in the rough, but Rihanna has lost her own voice into glass. Perhaps she should find better in her own heart than a diamond.
Song: D | 0 | negative | [
"When it has came down to Rihanna in music, she has honestly been sadly looked more like a product than a real singer.",
"Not only that, but the quality of her songs have easily made her just as poor as the overexposed Beyonce' and sadly her voice has withered in the process.",
"Her latest record Unapologetic has shown some absolutely poor songs like the weak, Stay.",
"But the song that also started the tracks for Unapologetic, Diamonds, is absolutely not one of her better songs either.",
"She definitely doesn't deliver in voice and heart.",
"I really found this to be one of her weaker ballads, just as much as Unfaithful was on A Girl Like Me.",
"The song has been so overplayed, her voice has died.",
"She might be a diamond in the rough, but Rihanna has lost her own voice into glass.",
"Perhaps she should find better in her own heart than a diamond.",
"Song: D"
]
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Looks cool in the pictures, looks totally different in hand.
Snaps on to my iPhone good enough and offers adequate protection of the back and corners. That's all I wanted because I'm careful with my phone, it's just a small insurance policy that I though would look cool and match the style of my MacBook Pro.
Wrong. This thing is cheap plastic that has poor finishing. Bits of plastic hang off the edges and I needed to "tidy up" the edges with nail-cutters. There is no "shimmer" to it like in the photos, so it doesn't even look CLOSE to aluminum. I knew it was plastic, but the photos make it look much better than what it really is.
I gave it 2 stars because it fits well and was posted quickly. The looks are a huge downside. | 0 | negative | [
"Looks cool in the pictures, looks totally different in hand.",
"Snaps on to my iPhone good enough and offers adequate protection of the back and corners.",
"That's all I wanted because I'm careful with my phone, it's just a small insurance policy that I though would look cool and match the style of my MacBook Pro.",
"Wrong.",
"This thing is cheap plastic that has poor finishing.",
"Bits of plastic hang off the edges and I needed to \"tidy up\" the edges with nail-cutters.",
"There is no \"shimmer\" to it like in the photos, so it doesn't even look CLOSE to aluminum.",
"I knew it was plastic, but the photos make it look much better than what it really is.",
"I gave it 2 stars because it fits well and was posted quickly.",
"The looks are a huge downside."
]
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That's right, folks! This is another beat-up-the-bad-guys-and-save-the-girl video game from the makers of. . . actually Technos made this game. I know next to nothing about Technos. Double Dragon is a game of three distinct trigger actions: jumping, punching, and kicking; and seeing as how the standard NES controller has only two trigger buttons, Tehcnos decided in part 3 (as with the previous games) to make jumping accessible by through pressing the both the punch and kick buttons simultaneously (there is lenience so both buttons do not need to be pressed at the exact same time). From a jump, you can perform one of three attacks as Billy or Jimmy: cyclone spin-kick (A or B), arial kick (left or right and B), or monkey-flip your opponent (left or right and A). When monkey-flipping your opponent, you somersaut over your opponent, grab his/her head or hair, and toss him/her through the air. This is especially fun when fighting on ledges -- just make sure you don't get too close and fall off, yourself.
On the downside, there are no playable females (which seems to bother only myself). You can still fight against a few female thugs though.
Another hex is the high level of difficulty that stems from the questionable play-control. For example, the first boss (who somehwat resembles the Jack of Hearts) has a long reach which makes him hard to hit and he often ducks when you try to whack him with your cyclone spin-kick, leaving you open for attack, thanks to a lagging recovery. You also cannot monkey-flip some enemies.
As for Chin and Ranzou, these two have slightly different attack methods from the Double Dragons:
Chin has a diving Kamikaze head-butt which is activated through jumping towards your an enemy and then pressing A. When your press A or B after jumping, he does some weird air dance that only attacks from one side. His weapon is the iron claw, similar to Vega from Street Fighter.
Yagu Ranzou is (in my opinion) the best character. He uses a katana instead of his bare fists and he can use his other weapon 20 times (as opposed to Chin and the Lee brothers who can only use their's five). Ranzou's weapon is the shuriken (or flying ninja star).
You can play as Chin and Ranzou only after you have beaten them.
Billy and Jimmy's weapons are the nunchukues.
Note: in case you buy this game used and without an instruction manual, you need to hold the Select button for two or three seconds during gameplay to activate the options menu for using your weapon and/or changing characters. Have fun. | 0 | negative | [
"That's right, folks!",
"This is another beat-up-the-bad-guys-and-save-the-girl video game from the makers of.",
".",
".",
"actually Technos made this game.",
"I know next to nothing about Technos.",
"Double Dragon is a game of three distinct trigger actions: jumping, punching, and kicking; and seeing as how the standard NES controller has only two trigger buttons, Tehcnos decided in part 3 (as with the previous games) to make jumping accessible by through pressing the both the punch and kick buttons simultaneously (there is lenience so both buttons do not need to be pressed at the exact same time).",
"From a jump, you can perform one of three attacks as Billy or Jimmy: cyclone spin-kick (A or B), arial kick (left or right and B), or monkey-flip your opponent (left or right and A).",
"When monkey-flipping your opponent, you somersaut over your opponent, grab his/her head or hair, and toss him/her through the air.",
"This is especially fun when fighting on ledges -- just make sure you don't get too close and fall off, yourself.",
"On the downside, there are no playable females (which seems to bother only myself).",
"You can still fight against a few female thugs though.",
"Another hex is the high level of difficulty that stems from the questionable play-control.",
"For example, the first boss (who somehwat resembles the Jack of Hearts) has a long reach which makes him hard to hit and he often ducks when you try to whack him with your cyclone spin-kick, leaving you open for attack, thanks to a lagging recovery.",
"You also cannot monkey-flip some enemies.",
"As for Chin and Ranzou, these two have slightly different attack methods from the Double Dragons:\nChin has a diving Kamikaze head-butt which is activated through jumping towards your an enemy and then pressing A.",
"When your press A or B after jumping, he does some weird air dance that only attacks from one side.",
"His weapon is the iron claw, similar to Vega from Street Fighter.",
"Yagu Ranzou is (in my opinion) the best character.",
"He uses a katana instead of his bare fists and he can use his other weapon 20 times (as opposed to Chin and the Lee brothers who can only use their's five).",
"Ranzou's weapon is the shuriken (or flying ninja star).",
"You can play as Chin and Ranzou only after you have beaten them.",
"Billy and Jimmy's weapons are the nunchukues.",
"Note: in case you buy this game used and without an instruction manual, you need to hold the Select button for two or three seconds during gameplay to activate the options menu for using your weapon and/or changing characters.",
"Have fun."
]
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My kids received 2 sets of Magna-tiles for Christmas. We went with Magna-tiles because most of the reviews stated that they had the strongest magnets, and because of that were worth the price. When we opened the box i was surprised at how not strong those magnets were! And then my 9 year old spend a very frustrating hour trying to build that robot pictured on the example paper and couldn't.... Then I spent half an hour trying to do the same and couldn't... I am an engineer and my opinion is that the magnets are not strong enough to hold the weight of that structure. Maybe earlier when those magnets were stronger... So I went online and started researching it a little more. I came across more recent reviews that state that the magnets indeed got weaker in Magna-tiles. I sent an email to customer service and the answer basically was that the magnets are adequate, they do what they need to do and the robot takes practice. Ok then. I am giving it 3 stars because it is still a good toy but given weaker magnets, very limited shapes and high cost it is simply not worth the higher price anymore. There are other similar toys out there now that are superior to this one.
Update: just took a star away because anything other than 4-6-8 sided prisms collapses. We tried to build a couple of stuctures kids build using playmags and can't: the magnets of the new magna-tiles aren't strong enough. Very disapointing! | 0 | negative | [
"My kids received 2 sets of Magna-tiles for Christmas.",
"We went with Magna-tiles because most of the reviews stated that they had the strongest magnets, and because of that were worth the price.",
"When we opened the box i was surprised at how not strong those magnets were!",
"And then my 9 year old spend a very frustrating hour trying to build that robot pictured on the example paper and couldn't....",
"Then I spent half an hour trying to do the same and couldn't...",
"I am an engineer and my opinion is that the magnets are not strong enough to hold the weight of that structure.",
"Maybe earlier when those magnets were stronger...",
"So I went online and started researching it a little more.",
"I came across more recent reviews that state that the magnets indeed got weaker in Magna-tiles.",
"I sent an email to customer service and the answer basically was that the magnets are adequate, they do what they need to do and the robot takes practice.",
"Ok then.",
"I am giving it 3 stars because it is still a good toy but given weaker magnets, very limited shapes and high cost it is simply not worth the higher price anymore.",
"There are other similar toys out there now that are superior to this one.",
"Update: just took a star away because anything other than 4-6-8 sided prisms collapses.",
"We tried to build a couple of stuctures kids build using playmags and can't: the magnets of the new magna-tiles aren't strong enough.",
"Very disapointing!"
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Unless I am missing something, this product does not work as advertised. The cover of the box says "EDIT Just select a phrase or sentence and start typing to make changes." That is false. You can only "correct selected text". The editing is a rudimentary replace function. You select what you wish to replace. You can only select one line at a time. You then click an option on a menu, a window opens, and you type text in a field in the window. You click OK. That replaces the selected text. In other words, the editor is next to useless unless. I wound not use this editor to create a document or do significant editing. Very disappointing. I attempted to convert a PDF to MSWord and edit it in Word. The conversion had enough flaws that it was unusable. I won't bother learning other features because I need something that works. | 0 | negative | [
"Unless I am missing something, this product does not work as advertised.",
"The cover of the box says \"EDIT Just select a phrase or sentence and start typing to make changes.",
"\" That is false.",
"You can only \"correct selected text\".",
"The editing is a rudimentary replace function.",
"You select what you wish to replace.",
"You can only select one line at a time.",
"You then click an option on a menu, a window opens, and you type text in a field in the window.",
"You click OK.",
"That replaces the selected text.",
"In other words, the editor is next to useless unless.",
"I wound not use this editor to create a document or do significant editing.",
"Very disappointing.",
"I attempted to convert a PDF to MSWord and edit it in Word.",
"The conversion had enough flaws that it was unusable.",
"I won't bother learning other features because I need something that works."
]
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Director: Mark Jones
Cast: Warwick Davis, Jennifer Aniston, Ken Olandt, Mark Holton, Robert Hy Gorman, Shay Duffin, John Sanderford, John Voldstad.
Running Time: 92 minutes
Rated R for language, violence, and gore.
The movie begins with an old Irish guy, drunk off his knocker, coming home to his house in North Dakota. He keeps saying he's rich and his wife keeps saying he's drunk, so he breaks open a bunch of ashes and takes out a few gold pieces. He reveals that he found a leprechaun (Warwick Davis) and now the leprechaun has given him all his gold. Having hold his precious gold stolen, the evil clubbed midget (or is it more politically correct to say "evil clubbed little person"?) attacks the Irish guy's wife and kills her. Once he's killed someone, he can use their voice. (One of the many unseen aspects of the leprechaun, it seems.) He lures the old man into the basement and toys with him. Finally, the old man traps him in a crate and nails a four leaf clover to the box. Fast forward to ten years later, with spoiled L.A. brat Tory (Jennifer Aniston) and her father move into the old Irish guy's house. She becomes friends quickly with her `hunky' (he looks like some country singer or something) nieghbor (Ken Olandt) and the town's pair of bumbling sidekicks, Alex and Ozzie (Robert Hy Gorman and Mark Holton). The group unfortunately opens the leprechaun's crate and the idiotic, yet humorous terror begins.
The acting, as in all movies of the genre, is pretty bad. Jennifer Aniston shows very little of the talent that would later come out. No one on the face of the earth in 1993 was thinking that she would later become one of the most well-known actresses of the past decade, and her performance is an indicator why. Warwick Davis, of "Willow" fame, plays the famed leprechaun, but he seems more disinterested by the role and actually performing it with some dazzle. The dialogue is pretty bad, although a couple of good lines do sneak by. Somehow, Leprechaun ends up equaling more than the sum of its parts with its juvenile humor and corny wit. It's not a good movie by any stretch, but ends up being tolerable for an hour and a half. | 0 | negative | [
"Director: Mark Jones\n\nCast: Warwick Davis, Jennifer Aniston, Ken Olandt, Mark Holton, Robert Hy Gorman, Shay Duffin, John Sanderford, John Voldstad.",
"Running Time: 92 minutes\n\nRated R for language, violence, and gore.",
"The movie begins with an old Irish guy, drunk off his knocker, coming home to his house in North Dakota.",
"He keeps saying he's rich and his wife keeps saying he's drunk, so he breaks open a bunch of ashes and takes out a few gold pieces.",
"He reveals that he found a leprechaun (Warwick Davis) and now the leprechaun has given him all his gold.",
"Having hold his precious gold stolen, the evil clubbed midget (or is it more politically correct to say \"evil clubbed little person\"?",
") attacks the Irish guy's wife and kills her.",
"Once he's killed someone, he can use their voice.",
"(One of the many unseen aspects of the leprechaun, it seems.",
") He lures the old man into the basement and toys with him.",
"Finally, the old man traps him in a crate and nails a four leaf clover to the box.",
"Fast forward to ten years later, with spoiled L.",
"A. brat Tory (Jennifer Aniston) and her father move into the old Irish guy's house.",
"She becomes friends quickly with her `hunky' (he looks like some country singer or something) nieghbor (Ken Olandt) and the town's pair of bumbling sidekicks, Alex and Ozzie (Robert Hy Gorman and Mark Holton).",
"The group unfortunately opens the leprechaun's crate and the idiotic, yet humorous terror begins.",
"The acting, as in all movies of the genre, is pretty bad.",
"Jennifer Aniston shows very little of the talent that would later come out.",
"No one on the face of the earth in 1993 was thinking that she would later become one of the most well-known actresses of the past decade, and her performance is an indicator why.",
"Warwick Davis, of \"Willow\" fame, plays the famed leprechaun, but he seems more disinterested by the role and actually performing it with some dazzle.",
"The dialogue is pretty bad, although a couple of good lines do sneak by.",
"Somehow, Leprechaun ends up equaling more than the sum of its parts with its juvenile humor and corny wit.",
"It's not a good movie by any stretch, but ends up being tolerable for an hour and a half."
]
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I held off from writing a review, as I wanted to give myself a month so I'd have some time to process what's gone so wrong with this series.
Martin has fun with killing off characters, and in some circumstances that's an interesting tactic, but he's killed off all the charismatic ones: Tywin Lannister, Ned and Robb Stark, the list goes on, and replaced them with nothing. Once you get to Dragons, there's only Tyrion, Jon, and Dany left to care about, and they're all so neutered in this book that they become completely uninteresting. Tyrion loses his wit and ribaldry, Dany turns into a simpering tween, and Jon . . . yeah. Arya, who used to be interesting, spends the entire book going nowhere and doing very little.
Vast, vast chunks of Dragons should have been cut out by an editor with some balls. What was the point of the Martell kid side story, or the countless repetition of phrases: "bread still warm from the oven," "Jon Snow you know nothing," etc.? It's as if Martin has macroed phrases that he hits on his keyboard when he needs to up the page count.
Martin does an excellent job of world-building, and like others have said, the first three books in this series were masterfully done. But after the tedious mess of Crows, Dragons stumbles even further. There's little, if any, plot, and for some of the characters (Dany) their development seems to be going backwards. He keeps throwing in minor characters that I guess we're supposed to care about, but doesn't spend any time fleshing them out (see: all of Mereen.) Martin apparently has gotten tired of writing these books, and his editors are so cowed by his earlier success that won't actually edit anything (shades of George Lucas with the prequels lol.)
It's pretty clear Martin only finished this book due to contractual agreements with the publisher, and has lost interest in doing anything more than just filling pages with words. This series has turned into an absolute mess. | 0 | negative | [
"I held off from writing a review, as I wanted to give myself a month so I'd have some time to process what's gone so wrong with this series.",
"Martin has fun with killing off characters, and in some circumstances that's an interesting tactic, but he's killed off all the charismatic ones: Tywin Lannister, Ned and Robb Stark, the list goes on, and replaced them with nothing.",
"Once you get to Dragons, there's only Tyrion, Jon, and Dany left to care about, and they're all so neutered in this book that they become completely uninteresting.",
"Tyrion loses his wit and ribaldry, Dany turns into a simpering tween, and Jon.",
".",
".",
"yeah.",
"Arya, who used to be interesting, spends the entire book going nowhere and doing very little.",
"Vast, vast chunks of Dragons should have been cut out by an editor with some balls.",
"What was the point of the Martell kid side story, or the countless repetition of phrases: \"bread still warm from the oven,\" \"Jon Snow you know nothing,\" etc.?",
"It's as if Martin has macroed phrases that he hits on his keyboard when he needs to up the page count.",
"Martin does an excellent job of world-building, and like others have said, the first three books in this series were masterfully done.",
"But after the tedious mess of Crows, Dragons stumbles even further.",
"There's little, if any, plot, and for some of the characters (Dany) their development seems to be going backwards.",
"He keeps throwing in minor characters that I guess we're supposed to care about, but doesn't spend any time fleshing them out (see: all of Mereen.",
") Martin apparently has gotten tired of writing these books, and his editors are so cowed by his earlier success that won't actually edit anything (shades of George Lucas with the prequels lol.",
")\n\nIt's pretty clear Martin only finished this book due to contractual agreements with the publisher, and has lost interest in doing anything more than just filling pages with words.",
"This series has turned into an absolute mess."
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This battery, after minor modification (small tab needs to be cut off using knife), can be used in Dewalt 12V tool range. This battery costs more than 2 times less than DeWalt battery, so you may think "Why should I pay for brand name, if I can get same for less money?" And you will be wrong. This battery is very, very weak. While declared capacity is 1.2ah, the real capacity is around 0.7ah I guess. I've installed it, fully charged, into DeWalt DC940 cordless drill. Used 8x120mm screws into pine. The 1st screw went in fine, but battery emitted bad odour. I've tried to screw another one, but on halfway, drill stopped, and battery emitted much more bad odour (something rotten-flesh like, never seens such odour from battery).
That's ALL!!!
One fully charged battery managed to screw only one and half screw into wood!
So, if you going to buy this, remember that you can only use it for light duty applications, and never put it into any Dewalt XRP series tools. | 0 | negative | [
"This battery, after minor modification (small tab needs to be cut off using knife), can be used in Dewalt 12V tool range.",
"This battery costs more than 2 times less than DeWalt battery, so you may think \"Why should I pay for brand name, if I can get same for less money?",
"\" And you will be wrong.",
"This battery is very, very weak.",
"While declared capacity is 1.",
"2ah, the real capacity is around 0.",
"7ah I guess.",
"I've installed it, fully charged, into DeWalt DC940 cordless drill.",
"Used 8x120mm screws into pine.",
"The 1st screw went in fine, but battery emitted bad odour.",
"I've tried to screw another one, but on halfway, drill stopped, and battery emitted much more bad odour (something rotten-flesh like, never seens such odour from battery).",
"That's ALL!!!",
"One fully charged battery managed to screw only one and half screw into wood!",
"So, if you going to buy this, remember that you can only use it for light duty applications, and never put it into any Dewalt XRP series tools."
]
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I've had this phone for a couple of years now. I bought it for a home office hoping to get a two-line properly duplexing speaker phone that wouldn't have my coworkers and customers complaining about the sound quality I was getting with the Unicom that it replaced. It has met this requirement - most of the time. But there are times that it really misses the mark and you can't carry on a conversation with the speaker on.
The microphone has good pickup of my voice but is terrible at masking out background noise. The caller on the other end will hear everything in the room like they are sitting at your lap. There is insufficient gain control to even mute the sound of cars driving down the street with the window down.
The speaker sound quality is great but way too loud. Even on the lowest volume setting, it's much louder than my speaking voice. I usually end up putting something over the speaker to mute it to a tolerable level.
Using it with the handset is not good. The cord is too short and stiff. Sitting a reasonable distance from the phone pulls the base off the desk. I know you can purchase a longer, more resilient cord but at this price point you have the right to complain about the cheap, barely adequate one Polycom ships with the unit.
Like other reviewers here, I've found the LCD display to be at the wrong angle and it's not adjustable. You have to stand up and look down at it to read the display. The menu for reviewing Caller ID information is terrible. I'd like to know if the call came into my home line or business line but it's impossible. The phone directory for storing frequently called numbers is too hard to use.
I've all but given up using the speaker phone feature and bought a Plantronics wireless headset to use with it. The headset is fantastic. But with the phone cradle design on the Polycom Pro it's impossible to get a good fit for the handset lifter. It works, but you'll find yourself having to manually hang up the phone about 20% of the time.
My real problem with this phone is that the labels on every button I use have worn completely off. And I don't do a lot of calling with it as most calls are received. The paint is very cheap and started coming off in the first couple of months. All but a few seldom used buttons are all anonymously black now.
This phone is way over priced for the quality Polycom put into it. | 0 | negative | [
"I've had this phone for a couple of years now.",
"I bought it for a home office hoping to get a two-line properly duplexing speaker phone that wouldn't have my coworkers and customers complaining about the sound quality I was getting with the Unicom that it replaced.",
"It has met this requirement - most of the time.",
"But there are times that it really misses the mark and you can't carry on a conversation with the speaker on.",
"The microphone has good pickup of my voice but is terrible at masking out background noise.",
"The caller on the other end will hear everything in the room like they are sitting at your lap.",
"There is insufficient gain control to even mute the sound of cars driving down the street with the window down.",
"The speaker sound quality is great but way too loud.",
"Even on the lowest volume setting, it's much louder than my speaking voice.",
"I usually end up putting something over the speaker to mute it to a tolerable level.",
"Using it with the handset is not good.",
"The cord is too short and stiff.",
"Sitting a reasonable distance from the phone pulls the base off the desk.",
"I know you can purchase a longer, more resilient cord but at this price point you have the right to complain about the cheap, barely adequate one Polycom ships with the unit.",
"Like other reviewers here, I've found the LCD display to be at the wrong angle and it's not adjustable.",
"You have to stand up and look down at it to read the display.",
"The menu for reviewing Caller ID information is terrible.",
"I'd like to know if the call came into my home line or business line but it's impossible.",
"The phone directory for storing frequently called numbers is too hard to use.",
"I've all but given up using the speaker phone feature and bought a Plantronics wireless headset to use with it.",
"The headset is fantastic.",
"But with the phone cradle design on the Polycom Pro it's impossible to get a good fit for the handset lifter.",
"It works, but you'll find yourself having to manually hang up the phone about 20% of the time.",
"My real problem with this phone is that the labels on every button I use have worn completely off.",
"And I don't do a lot of calling with it as most calls are received.",
"The paint is very cheap and started coming off in the first couple of months.",
"All but a few seldom used buttons are all anonymously black now.",
"This phone is way over priced for the quality Polycom put into it."
]
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This is my third Black and Decker personal brewer. I had the first one for several years and I loved it. Mind you I didn't use it daily as I was not retired at the time. It brewed a great cup of coffee and since I was the only one in the family who drank coffee, I found it very convenient. I loved it so much that I bought one for my mother - hers is still workingl. She still does not use hers every day.
The second brewer was a Black and Decker - not the same model but very similar. This one lasted about 3.5 years - I did use this one every day. I thought it was just bad luck so I bought this model last August. It is the same model as my first brewer.
This current brewer only lasted 10 months before it stopped drawing all of the coffee from the reservoir. I have used it daily since I bought it last year. I'm disappointed because for my purposes it was perfect. | 0 | negative | [
"This is my third Black and Decker personal brewer.",
"I had the first one for several years and I loved it.",
"Mind you I didn't use it daily as I was not retired at the time.",
"It brewed a great cup of coffee and since I was the only one in the family who drank coffee, I found it very convenient.",
"I loved it so much that I bought one for my mother - hers is still workingl.",
"She still does not use hers every day.",
"The second brewer was a Black and Decker - not the same model but very similar.",
"This one lasted about 3.",
"5 years - I did use this one every day.",
"I thought it was just bad luck so I bought this model last August.",
"It is the same model as my first brewer.",
"This current brewer only lasted 10 months before it stopped drawing all of the coffee from the reservoir.",
"I have used it daily since I bought it last year.",
"I'm disappointed because for my purposes it was perfect."
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I am very pleased that I rented this game instead of buying it. I'm not too big of a Matrix fan. I thought the first movie was great and I thought the sequel to be kind of a flop. The game Enter The Matrix, in my opinion, follows the second movie down the same dissatisfying path. To be fair, the graphics are great and the kung-fu\gravity bending gameplay is unprecedented and fun to watch. The action moves you can perform play like some of the fight sequences in the films. Unfortunately, the action combos and the wall walking gets old really fast. After about an hour of doing the same martial arts combos and jumping over bullets I began to grow bored with the gameplay. I found myself doing the same thing over and over: Follow the trails, shoot the same guards, do the same moves. There is no variety in this game. You fight and easily kill dozens upon dozens of generic swat cops and security guards. You easily get an auto-lock on your target, jump through the air and shoot them.... OVER AND OVER AND OVER, LEVEL TO LEVEL TO LEVEL. Gameplay is much too linear, and the lack of any sort of rush coupled with the same recycled orchestral music playing in an endless loop left me wanting more. The game didn't convey any real 'get up and go.' Just the same bad guys for you to kill in different rooms. In summary:
Pros: Great graphics, great gun and explosion sounds, exceptional gameplay as far as manipulating the environment(wall walking, bullet dodging etc..), Agents are intimidating and fun to fight, clever interposing between gaming and movie clips gives you a better understanding of The Matrix.
Cons: Poor lighting and shadows, TOTAL lack of variety from level to level, recycled enemies and recycled musical score resulting in monotonous levels of easy shoot-em-up gaming, Unchallenging combat interface: Enemies are weak and predicatble, lacking any sort of surprise tactics or skills equal to your own.
If you're a fan of The Matrix and are just dying to get any sort of Matrix fix before the next film, then you will probably make this game work for you. If you're a first person shooter fan looking for anything to bridge the gap from now until Halo 2, maybe this title will keep you interested for a night or two. - It's no miracle in action gameplay. Allow the river of hype this game has generated to float to the wayside with the rest of the garbage. Worth the rent, not the buy. | 0 | negative | [
"I am very pleased that I rented this game instead of buying it.",
"I'm not too big of a Matrix fan.",
"I thought the first movie was great and I thought the sequel to be kind of a flop.",
"The game Enter The Matrix, in my opinion, follows the second movie down the same dissatisfying path.",
"To be fair, the graphics are great and the kung-fu\\gravity bending gameplay is unprecedented and fun to watch.",
"The action moves you can perform play like some of the fight sequences in the films.",
"Unfortunately, the action combos and the wall walking gets old really fast.",
"After about an hour of doing the same martial arts combos and jumping over bullets I began to grow bored with the gameplay.",
"I found myself doing the same thing over and over: Follow the trails, shoot the same guards, do the same moves.",
"There is no variety in this game.",
"You fight and easily kill dozens upon dozens of generic swat cops and security guards.",
"You easily get an auto-lock on your target, jump through the air and shoot them....",
"OVER AND OVER AND OVER, LEVEL TO LEVEL TO LEVEL.",
"Gameplay is much too linear, and the lack of any sort of rush coupled with the same recycled orchestral music playing in an endless loop left me wanting more.",
"The game didn't convey any real 'get up and go.",
"' Just the same bad guys for you to kill in different rooms.",
"In summary:\nPros: Great graphics, great gun and explosion sounds, exceptional gameplay as far as manipulating the environment(wall walking, bullet dodging etc..",
"), Agents are intimidating and fun to fight, clever interposing between gaming and movie clips gives you a better understanding of The Matrix.",
"Cons: Poor lighting and shadows, TOTAL lack of variety from level to level, recycled enemies and recycled musical score resulting in monotonous levels of easy shoot-em-up gaming, Unchallenging combat interface: Enemies are weak and predicatble, lacking any sort of surprise tactics or skills equal to your own.",
"If you're a fan of The Matrix and are just dying to get any sort of Matrix fix before the next film, then you will probably make this game work for you.",
"If you're a first person shooter fan looking for anything to bridge the gap from now until Halo 2, maybe this title will keep you interested for a night or two.",
"- It's no miracle in action gameplay.",
"Allow the river of hype this game has generated to float to the wayside with the rest of the garbage.",
"Worth the rent, not the buy."
]
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U.S. congressman to resign after report alleged he asked woman to have an abortion
FILE PHOTO - U.S. Representative Tim Murphy (R-PA) chairs a House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing on the U.S. response to the Ebola crisis in Washington October 16 2014. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Republican Representative Tim Murphy will resign from Congress on Oct. 21 House Speaker Paul Ryan said on Thursday following a report alleging that Murphy had asked a woman with whom he was having an affair to get an abortion.
Murphy had said in a statement on Wednesday he would not seek re-election next year. The lawmaker had been a member of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus once receiving a 92 percent score from the conservative Family Research Council which opposes abortion.
There was no immediate response from Murphy ’s office for request for comment on Thursday.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette citing a Jan. 25 text message said the woman had chastised Murphy for asking her to get an abortion during a pregnancy scare despite his office posting an anti-abortion statement on Facebook.
According to the newspaper Murphy texted her in response: “I get what you say about my March for life messages. I’ve never written them. Staff does them. I read them and winced. I told staff don’t write any more. I will.”
Murphy ’s extramarital affair had first been exposed in 2016 during the woman’s divorce proceedings the Post-Gazette said.
“This afternoon I received a letter of resignation from Congressman Tim Murphy effective October 21 ” Ryan said in a statement. “It was Dr. Murphy ’s decision to move on to the next chapter of his life and I support it.” | 0 | negative | [
"U.",
"S. congressman to resign after report alleged he asked woman to have an abortion\nFILE PHOTO - U.",
"S. Representative Tim Murphy (R-PA) chairs a House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing on the U.",
"S. response to the Ebola crisis in Washington October 16 2014.",
"REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst\nWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.",
"S. Republican Representative Tim Murphy will resign from Congress on Oct.",
"21 House Speaker Paul Ryan said on Thursday following a report alleging that Murphy had asked a woman with whom he was having an affair to get an abortion.",
"Murphy had said in a statement on Wednesday he would not seek re-election next year.",
"The lawmaker had been a member of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus once receiving a 92 percent score from the conservative Family Research Council which opposes abortion.",
"There was no immediate response from Murphy ’s office for request for comment on Thursday.",
"The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette citing a Jan.",
"25 text message said the woman had chastised Murphy for asking her to get an abortion during a pregnancy scare despite his office posting an anti-abortion statement on Facebook.",
"According to the newspaper Murphy texted her in response: “I get what you say about my March for life messages.",
"I’ve never written them.",
"Staff does them.",
"I read them and winced.",
"I told staff don’t write any more.",
"I will.",
"”\n Murphy ’s extramarital affair had first been exposed in 2016 during the woman’s divorce proceedings the Post-Gazette said.",
"“This afternoon I received a letter of resignation from Congressman Tim Murphy effective October 21 ” Ryan said in a statement.",
"“It was Dr.",
"Murphy ’s decision to move on to the next chapter of his life and I support it.",
"”"
]
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I like these pens, as pens. Especially the purple, red, black and blue colors. The ligher colors are very light, and not that useful. The tips seem to work better than the usual Flair pen, cleaner lines. The reason for the two star review is the caps. Every single one, after a few days of regular use, develops a crack in the cap, and pops off on it's own. They will stay on for a few seconds, and then shoot the top off. It doesn't just become loose, it actually shoots off, and ends up 2 inches away from the pen on my desk. So, they dry out. I've tried taping the tops (since they are cracked) and the cap still pops off. | 0 | negative | [
"I like these pens, as pens.",
"Especially the purple, red, black and blue colors.",
"The ligher colors are very light, and not that useful.",
"The tips seem to work better than the usual Flair pen, cleaner lines.",
"The reason for the two star review is the caps.",
"Every single one, after a few days of regular use, develops a crack in the cap, and pops off on it's own.",
"They will stay on for a few seconds, and then shoot the top off.",
"It doesn't just become loose, it actually shoots off, and ends up 2 inches away from the pen on my desk.",
"So, they dry out.",
"I've tried taping the tops (since they are cracked) and the cap still pops off."
]
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I imagine that the reputation of this book as a classic has others afraid to admit that it is truly terrible.
The book has a few, fleeting moments of absolute genius (El Sordo's fight, Pablo's first uprising, etc.), but overall the book is horribly boring and completely unrealistic, at least to any American who has perhaps never experienced early 20th century Spanish culture.
This entire book is basically a love story between main character, Robert Jordan, and Maria, set against the Spanish Civil War. What makes this so unrealistic is that the book takes place entirely over only three days, and at the beginning of the book Jordan and Maria have not yet met. So, in the course of just THREE DAYS, we are expected to believe that they go from complete strangers to in love in a way that defies comprehension. Not only is this unrealistic, but it is also SO BORING. There are literally entire chapters of just Robert Jordan and Maria telling each other how much they love each other.
This book is described as a war novel, but its only a war novel in the sense that it takes place during the war. There is very little actual war that happens in this book.
Basically, the book is boring. It was a struggle to get through, and I only finished it because my OCD forces me to finish books I have started. But I hated it. | 0 | negative | [
"I imagine that the reputation of this book as a classic has others afraid to admit that it is truly terrible.",
"The book has a few, fleeting moments of absolute genius (El Sordo's fight, Pablo's first uprising, etc.",
"), but overall the book is horribly boring and completely unrealistic, at least to any American who has perhaps never experienced early 20th century Spanish culture.",
"This entire book is basically a love story between main character, Robert Jordan, and Maria, set against the Spanish Civil War.",
"What makes this so unrealistic is that the book takes place entirely over only three days, and at the beginning of the book Jordan and Maria have not yet met.",
"So, in the course of just THREE DAYS, we are expected to believe that they go from complete strangers to in love in a way that defies comprehension.",
"Not only is this unrealistic, but it is also SO BORING.",
"There are literally entire chapters of just Robert Jordan and Maria telling each other how much they love each other.",
"This book is described as a war novel, but its only a war novel in the sense that it takes place during the war.",
"There is very little actual war that happens in this book.",
"Basically, the book is boring.",
"It was a struggle to get through, and I only finished it because my OCD forces me to finish books I have started.",
"But I hated it."
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First, let me say that I think asking for input at the beta level is an exciting development.
Next, I found the book enjoyable and a bit of a page turner. It was in the "after read" stage that I began to question whether or not the material could or should have been treated more deeply. I do understand that it is not meant to be a theological work. Some details have to be glossed over or you are just parroting the Bible. The parallels to Christ are of course, obvious. Yes, a bit of a head beating there.. the author tried to tie it up quite neatly. But.. the most disturbing asymetrical (if you will) element is the fact that Joshua did not believe in an afterlife. According to the Gospels, Jesus was well aware who he was and where he was going. "In my Father's house there are many mansions.." I found the concept of the Christ figure being clueless to be a major hole in the novel. Even more jarring was Joshua rising from the dead and showing up here and there. So we are to believe that this was all a huge surprise to him? Then there is "kindness." Boiling down the message of Christ to "kindness" was hugely underwhelming. Christ believed he came to earth to save humanity, not encourage kindness. And actually, the Jesus of the Gospels was not particularly kind. He told it like it was, and that was not always "kind."
It almost seemed to me that this was written by someone who really didn't have a grip on the original story, or who maybe heard it as a child only and never went farther than that.
Not to belabor the Biblical accuracy point too much, there is the issue of the Bible's prophesies about the return of Jesus and little details like Judgment. The concept of his showing up, performing a few miracles and then once again rising from the dead and moving on, leaving us here to be "kind" to each other, I found a bit too open-ended.
I did find the concept of Joshua's death being his sacrificing his life in the saving of others to be thought-provoking, although I'm sure theologians would have a fit with that one! I also enjoyed his relationship with Paul and the warmth there. I'm not sure if Paul was meant to be St. Paul or Peter, or neither. And the concept of the miracles being video taped was compelling.
In closing, I think is one is going to create an allegory to this extent, it isn't a good idea to completely skew the message. | 0 | negative | [
"First, let me say that I think asking for input at the beta level is an exciting development.",
"Next, I found the book enjoyable and a bit of a page turner.",
"It was in the \"after read\" stage that I began to question whether or not the material could or should have been treated more deeply.",
"I do understand that it is not meant to be a theological work.",
"Some details have to be glossed over or you are just parroting the Bible.",
"The parallels to Christ are of course, obvious.",
"Yes, a bit of a head beating there..",
"the author tried to tie it up quite neatly.",
"But..",
"the most disturbing asymetrical (if you will) element is the fact that Joshua did not believe in an afterlife.",
"According to the Gospels, Jesus was well aware who he was and where he was going.",
"\"In my Father's house there are many mansions..",
"\" I found the concept of the Christ figure being clueless to be a major hole in the novel.",
"Even more jarring was Joshua rising from the dead and showing up here and there.",
"So we are to believe that this was all a huge surprise to him?",
"Then there is \"kindness.",
"\" Boiling down the message of Christ to \"kindness\" was hugely underwhelming.",
"Christ believed he came to earth to save humanity, not encourage kindness.",
"And actually, the Jesus of the Gospels was not particularly kind.",
"He told it like it was, and that was not always \"kind.",
"\"\n\nIt almost seemed to me that this was written by someone who really didn't have a grip on the original story, or who maybe heard it as a child only and never went farther than that.",
"Not to belabor the Biblical accuracy point too much, there is the issue of the Bible's prophesies about the return of Jesus and little details like Judgment.",
"The concept of his showing up, performing a few miracles and then once again rising from the dead and moving on, leaving us here to be \"kind\" to each other, I found a bit too open-ended.",
"I did find the concept of Joshua's death being his sacrificing his life in the saving of others to be thought-provoking, although I'm sure theologians would have a fit with that one!",
"I also enjoyed his relationship with Paul and the warmth there.",
"I'm not sure if Paul was meant to be St.",
"Paul or Peter, or neither.",
"And the concept of the miracles being video taped was compelling.",
"In closing, I think is one is going to create an allegory to this extent, it isn't a good idea to completely skew the message."
]
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The earlier reviewer was right, this is most definitely NOT 1/2 NPT threaded. I AM an engineer, I DO know the difference.
It appears to be 21mm x 2mm straight thread. A nut is provided, so it is clearly meant to be a bulkhead fitting. A 1/2 NPT fitting can be forced on about three turns. After that the torque required is so high that the valve's body is likely to break. For low pressure, using a lot of teflon paste sealant, it might do, but I'd expect leaks at anything over about 10 psi. (Typical pressure in a home system is 40 psi. and I've lived in one place where it was 115.)
I'll make it work, but if you don't have the proper 1/2 NPT die to rethread the thing, DO NOT BUY IT. | 0 | negative | [
"The earlier reviewer was right, this is most definitely NOT 1/2 NPT threaded.",
"I AM an engineer, I DO know the difference.",
"It appears to be 21mm x 2mm straight thread.",
"A nut is provided, so it is clearly meant to be a bulkhead fitting.",
"A 1/2 NPT fitting can be forced on about three turns.",
"After that the torque required is so high that the valve's body is likely to break.",
"For low pressure, using a lot of teflon paste sealant, it might do, but I'd expect leaks at anything over about 10 psi.",
"(Typical pressure in a home system is 40 psi.",
"and I've lived in one place where it was 115.",
")\n\nI'll make it work, but if you don't have the proper 1/2 NPT die to rethread the thing, DO NOT BUY IT."
]
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I read all the glowing reviews on this unit, and unfortunately bought one based on those. This unit will kill your tone, and best place I can see for this unit is trash can. I was not expecting a Fender Deluxe tube amp but some improvement on my guitar amp combo (Fender American Strat and Fender 65R transistor amp). First of all you cannot get a clean tone, because if you turn the gain all the way off, no sound. If you turn the gain little you get distortion no clean sound. OK. So it does not simulate a clean Fender Deluxe amp tone at all, so how about tube distortion. What you get not tube distortion like sound, but horrible artificial electronic noise (I rather call it non-musical noise). OK, so you do not get tube distortion either, how about reverb? It has that annoying ping pong sound even at lowest levels of reverb, so reverb is totally useless also. I have Fender spring reverb on my amp, and this reverb does not even sound remotely close. As a physics person I know all about spring reverb, as I had one in my lab, believe me I know how it works. How about vibrato (tremolo)? It has the worst vibrato (tremolo), most artificial one I have ever heard. Totally useless. I have Digitech R155, and its Fender Amp simulation, tremolo, and Fender reverb simulation is light years better than this unit, and it costs less, and it has a drum machine, does so much more than this unit. So forget Fender clean tone, Fender tube distortion, Fender reverb, and Fender vibrato (tremolo); what is left? This unit is not only totally useless, but it will kill any tone you have without it. My biggest shock, is Fender let their name associated with this unit, it is an insult to Fender amp legacy. Please Fender, disallow your name to be abused in this way, no matter how much Boss is paying you. My advice is get Digitech R155 for less money; far better Fender like sounds including tube simulation. Or better yet, save your money to get Fender Floor Mustang effects unit which is closest thing you can get to the real Fender amp sounds. (that is what I bought). | 0 | negative | [
"I read all the glowing reviews on this unit, and unfortunately bought one based on those.",
"This unit will kill your tone, and best place I can see for this unit is trash can.",
"I was not expecting a Fender Deluxe tube amp but some improvement on my guitar amp combo (Fender American Strat and Fender 65R transistor amp).",
"First of all you cannot get a clean tone, because if you turn the gain all the way off, no sound.",
"If you turn the gain little you get distortion no clean sound.",
"OK.",
"So it does not simulate a clean Fender Deluxe amp tone at all, so how about tube distortion.",
"What you get not tube distortion like sound, but horrible artificial electronic noise (I rather call it non-musical noise).",
"OK, so you do not get tube distortion either, how about reverb?",
"It has that annoying ping pong sound even at lowest levels of reverb, so reverb is totally useless also.",
"I have Fender spring reverb on my amp, and this reverb does not even sound remotely close.",
"As a physics person I know all about spring reverb, as I had one in my lab, believe me I know how it works.",
"How about vibrato (tremolo)?",
"It has the worst vibrato (tremolo), most artificial one I have ever heard.",
"Totally useless.",
"I have Digitech R155, and its Fender Amp simulation, tremolo, and Fender reverb simulation is light years better than this unit, and it costs less, and it has a drum machine, does so much more than this unit.",
"So forget Fender clean tone, Fender tube distortion, Fender reverb, and Fender vibrato (tremolo); what is left?",
"This unit is not only totally useless, but it will kill any tone you have without it.",
"My biggest shock, is Fender let their name associated with this unit, it is an insult to Fender amp legacy.",
"Please Fender, disallow your name to be abused in this way, no matter how much Boss is paying you.",
"My advice is get Digitech R155 for less money; far better Fender like sounds including tube simulation.",
"Or better yet, save your money to get Fender Floor Mustang effects unit which is closest thing you can get to the real Fender amp sounds.",
"(that is what I bought)."
]
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I use solar lights as path lights and spot lights all throughout my front yard. I bought these thinking they'd make a nice addition hanging from the crepe myrtle next to our driveway. After receiving them, I realized they came with no way to hang them, so I ordered the hooks and waited for their delivery. Day before yesterday, I was finally ready to put them in my tree. The first night, they looked great. I went out last night with the idea of seeing what they looked like from the front of my house. Imagine my dismay at seeing three of the lights were putting out no light at all, and one you could barely see. I'm not going to climb back up into the tree to take them down. I threw the packaging away after seeing all four worked the first night. Save your time and money. Even if they work after purchase, they may only work one night. | 0 | negative | [
"I use solar lights as path lights and spot lights all throughout my front yard.",
"I bought these thinking they'd make a nice addition hanging from the crepe myrtle next to our driveway.",
"After receiving them, I realized they came with no way to hang them, so I ordered the hooks and waited for their delivery.",
"Day before yesterday, I was finally ready to put them in my tree.",
"The first night, they looked great.",
"I went out last night with the idea of seeing what they looked like from the front of my house.",
"Imagine my dismay at seeing three of the lights were putting out no light at all, and one you could barely see.",
"I'm not going to climb back up into the tree to take them down.",
"I threw the packaging away after seeing all four worked the first night.",
"Save your time and money.",
"Even if they work after purchase, they may only work one night."
]
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This game was addictive to me for a while, but it got real old FAST. The storyline is stupid, I mean really, who wants to work their back off trying to get presents for YOUR birthday?! Also, the game way too easy, and the game is a repeat of Mario Party 3. No new character and character voices, it's once again just a bunch of annoying squeaking animals. In addition, there are only 6 boards in total, and they are so plain. This game seriously needs to take advantage of the Gamecube features. Apparently, Hudson and Nintendo are still living in the Nintendo 64 era. The only thing OK about the game is the graphics. Beside that, it's a waste of money. Don't get it, I warn you, you'll want your money back very soon after purchase! You can also see my review on Mario Party 5 if you visit that page. | 0 | negative | [
"This game was addictive to me for a while, but it got real old FAST.",
"The storyline is stupid, I mean really, who wants to work their back off trying to get presents for YOUR birthday?!",
"Also, the game way too easy, and the game is a repeat of Mario Party 3.",
"No new character and character voices, it's once again just a bunch of annoying squeaking animals.",
"In addition, there are only 6 boards in total, and they are so plain.",
"This game seriously needs to take advantage of the Gamecube features.",
"Apparently, Hudson and Nintendo are still living in the Nintendo 64 era.",
"The only thing OK about the game is the graphics.",
"Beside that, it's a waste of money.",
"Don't get it, I warn you, you'll want your money back very soon after purchase!",
"You can also see my review on Mario Party 5 if you visit that page."
]
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Martin has done a tremendous job of setting up a complex multi-faceted cultures with religions, customs, foods, histories, in varied geographies and interconnections of kings, lords, commoners, thieves, merchants, slavers, knights, whores, clowns, poets, singers and dwarfs and crows, wolves,horses elephants and dragons. A great undertaking and very complex and the books started out well and progressively got worse as he has too many people and too many events and many disjointed events and many hanging events that seem interesting, intriguing and even exciting, but they go nowhere and join many other events and characters that go nowhere. It appears that he is preparing to write 30 more books to cover all the stories and loose ends. Dances With Dragons was very disappointing read. Perhaps the worst of the series. I have not watched the TV version and I don't know how close it is to the books. Another thing I just realized is that, not much good thing happens and it is semi-pessimistic and filled with plots and sub plots and much failure. Not much joy, success or happiness. All doom and gloom. Almost everybody is killed , imprisoned and destroyed. I know he is reserving Sansa for something good and Jon Snow is not done and Ceirsi is not done either. He laid a great foundation but it seems like it got away from him. Don't waste time reading this book. Wait for the next one and hope that he becomes more focused and finish some of these stories. He is very talented and had grand ideas. I am very much disappointed. The book was a very hard read, boring at times and the threads (if any), never went anywhere. Supposedly The Winds of Winter will remedy these major shortcomings. | 0 | negative | [
"Martin has done a tremendous job of setting up a complex multi-faceted cultures with religions, customs, foods, histories, in varied geographies and interconnections of kings, lords, commoners, thieves, merchants, slavers, knights, whores, clowns, poets, singers and dwarfs and crows, wolves,horses elephants and dragons.",
"A great undertaking and very complex and the books started out well and progressively got worse as he has too many people and too many events and many disjointed events and many hanging events that seem interesting, intriguing and even exciting, but they go nowhere and join many other events and characters that go nowhere.",
"It appears that he is preparing to write 30 more books to cover all the stories and loose ends.",
"Dances With Dragons was very disappointing read.",
"Perhaps the worst of the series.",
"I have not watched the TV version and I don't know how close it is to the books.",
"Another thing I just realized is that, not much good thing happens and it is semi-pessimistic and filled with plots and sub plots and much failure.",
"Not much joy, success or happiness.",
"All doom and gloom.",
"Almost everybody is killed , imprisoned and destroyed.",
"I know he is reserving Sansa for something good and Jon Snow is not done and Ceirsi is not done either.",
"He laid a great foundation but it seems like it got away from him.",
"Don't waste time reading this book.",
"Wait for the next one and hope that he becomes more focused and finish some of these stories.",
"He is very talented and had grand ideas.",
"I am very much disappointed.",
"The book was a very hard read, boring at times and the threads (if any), never went anywhere.",
"Supposedly The Winds of Winter will remedy these major shortcomings."
]
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I don't like the character Natalie, i.e. the heroine in this story. As some have already mentioned the story started off great and I liked how the author was developing the characters, but the turning point for me, almost like a light switch was put on was when... SPOILER ALERT? Natalie gets really drunk while Brandon attempts to propose to her at the restaurant. She belittles him on her drunken state and tells him that her mother doesn't even know about him, that she doesn't think they will work etc etc. What man wouldn't leave at that? I disliked the character instantly, but I kept reading because I was already in. Natalie is selfish (she's involve with Anthony for a year, stringing him along, why? out of her insecurity. Brandon was patient and chasing after her throughout the book. Natalie is constantly second guessing her love for Brandon, to the point I think she doesn't really love him. She's also weak. When her mother and soon to be mother-in-law are arguing instead of jumping in and stopping the whole thing, she's in her own world and passes out. At one point, I think her best friend hand to speak for her. I was so over it at this point and had to skip some pages when she once again was having doubts on marrying Brandon. On her wedding day. Yes, while Brandon is at the altar, she's thinking about ditching him and having a panic attack. Again someone had to save her in this case Scotty to talk some sense to her. I was just happy to finish the book and be done with it, but wait there may be a part 2. I won't be jumping on the band wagon for part two. | 0 | negative | [
"I don't like the character Natalie, i.",
"e. the heroine in this story.",
"As some have already mentioned the story started off great and I liked how the author was developing the characters, but the turning point for me, almost like a light switch was put on was when...",
"SPOILER ALERT?",
"Natalie gets really drunk while Brandon attempts to propose to her at the restaurant.",
"She belittles him on her drunken state and tells him that her mother doesn't even know about him, that she doesn't think they will work etc etc.",
"What man wouldn't leave at that?",
"I disliked the character instantly, but I kept reading because I was already in.",
"Natalie is selfish (she's involve with Anthony for a year, stringing him along, why?",
"out of her insecurity.",
"Brandon was patient and chasing after her throughout the book.",
"Natalie is constantly second guessing her love for Brandon, to the point I think she doesn't really love him.",
"She's also weak.",
"When her mother and soon to be mother-in-law are arguing instead of jumping in and stopping the whole thing, she's in her own world and passes out.",
"At one point, I think her best friend hand to speak for her.",
"I was so over it at this point and had to skip some pages when she once again was having doubts on marrying Brandon.",
"On her wedding day.",
"Yes, while Brandon is at the altar, she's thinking about ditching him and having a panic attack.",
"Again someone had to save her in this case Scotty to talk some sense to her.",
"I was just happy to finish the book and be done with it, but wait there may be a part 2.",
"I won't be jumping on the band wagon for part two."
]
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Unlike some other reviewers, my DIN plug is fine. But after 2 years everything else is cooked. First, the wire clips running off the subwoofer broke. Then the subwoofer blew out completely. I replaced the sub, but now one of the satellites has loud static. Don't know if I should even bother replacing it.
UPDATE:
I spoke too soon-- later in the same day as I wrote the original review, the DIN broke. Don't tempt the fates! ...and don't buy Klipsch Krap. | 0 | negative | [
"Unlike some other reviewers, my DIN plug is fine.",
"But after 2 years everything else is cooked.",
"First, the wire clips running off the subwoofer broke.",
"Then the subwoofer blew out completely.",
"I replaced the sub, but now one of the satellites has loud static.",
"Don't know if I should even bother replacing it.",
"UPDATE:\nI spoke too soon-- later in the same day as I wrote the original review, the DIN broke.",
"Don't tempt the fates!",
"...",
"and don't buy Klipsch Krap."
]
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I ordered this hoping it would be the perfect case. What I look for in a case are
1. low profile
2. good looking
3. TPU
4. covers ALL the buttons
5. most importantly good fit
this hits 1-4 but misses major on 5
the case does not wrap all the way around the lip of the phone. It sort of stops short right where the plastic ends and the glass of the screen starts.
it feels as though the case is just kinda clinging on for life. it doesn't even cover the seam where the glass meets plastic. i now have 3 cases none of which have 1-5 down perfect | 0 | negative | [
"I ordered this hoping it would be the perfect case.",
"What I look for in a case are\n1.",
"low profile\n2.",
"good looking\n3.",
"TPU\n4.",
"covers ALL the buttons\n5.",
"most importantly good fit\n\nthis hits 1-4 but misses major on 5\nthe case does not wrap all the way around the lip of the phone.",
"It sort of stops short right where the plastic ends and the glass of the screen starts.",
"it feels as though the case is just kinda clinging on for life.",
"it doesn't even cover the seam where the glass meets plastic.",
"i now have 3 cases none of which have 1-5 down perfect"
]
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"The Prince of Tides" is my favorite novel. This movie has very little to do with the book.
Taking this story out of South Carolina and putting it in New York city was the worst idea in the history of Hollywood until some genius decided to take "Sex and the City" out of New York city and move it to Abu Dhabi.
This is also the movie that exposed the severe limits of Nick Nolte's acting abilities. The only thing worse than his laughably fake and inaccurate southern accent is his "performance", which is nothing more than a lesson in how to overact. He somehow managed to take the Tom Wingo character from the novel and turn him into a completely unsympathetic jerk.
If I hated the movie so much, why 2 stars instead of 1? Simply put, there are two scenes in this movie worth watching. The opening scene of the Lowcountry marshland and the last scene showing Nolte driving a car over that same marshland. Everything in between is simply horrible. The last person in the world who should have directed this movie was Barbra Streisand. She is undeniably one of the great talents of our time, but this was a mis-match. It should have been directed by someone who is from the south and who understands the south. And Tom Wingo should have been played by a southerner - or at the very least an actor who has mastered the southern accent.
Skip this piece of garbage and read the book. | 0 | negative | [
"\"The Prince of Tides\" is my favorite novel.",
"This movie has very little to do with the book.",
"Taking this story out of South Carolina and putting it in New York city was the worst idea in the history of Hollywood until some genius decided to take \"Sex and the City\" out of New York city and move it to Abu Dhabi.",
"This is also the movie that exposed the severe limits of Nick Nolte's acting abilities.",
"The only thing worse than his laughably fake and inaccurate southern accent is his \"performance\", which is nothing more than a lesson in how to overact.",
"He somehow managed to take the Tom Wingo character from the novel and turn him into a completely unsympathetic jerk.",
"If I hated the movie so much, why 2 stars instead of 1?",
"Simply put, there are two scenes in this movie worth watching.",
"The opening scene of the Lowcountry marshland and the last scene showing Nolte driving a car over that same marshland.",
"Everything in between is simply horrible.",
"The last person in the world who should have directed this movie was Barbra Streisand.",
"She is undeniably one of the great talents of our time, but this was a mis-match.",
"It should have been directed by someone who is from the south and who understands the south.",
"And Tom Wingo should have been played by a southerner - or at the very least an actor who has mastered the southern accent.",
"Skip this piece of garbage and read the book."
]
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The earrings are not made well.. missing pieces.... also I thought that each earring would look alike viewing each ear... both were made the same from left to right...did not like this, had to redo each earring...so each earring would look the same from left to right on one ear and look the same from left to right on the other ear... no one had the sense to understand this?? Will not buy anything like these again... and I order 8 pair... had to adjust 3 so far! | 0 | negative | [
"The earrings are not made well..",
"missing pieces....",
"also I thought that each earring would look alike viewing each ear...",
"both were made the same from left to right...",
"did not like this, had to redo each earring...",
"so each earring would look the same from left to right on one ear and look the same from left to right on the other ear...",
"no one had the sense to understand this??",
"Will not buy anything like these again...",
"and I order 8 pair...",
"had to adjust 3 so far!"
]
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im am sooo disappointed!!!!!! i didnt get ANY of the flavors or brand that was featured. i got DECAFE, Hot Chocolate, TEA, and Chai along with medium roasted coffee and barely any DARK roasted. mis informed. im so disappointed that i won't be buying my coffee from Amazon any longer. i will just go to the store and pick out my selection of DARK Roast coffee that i love from now on. i was excited to try new brands, but didnt get any of those. SO SAD. :( | 0 | negative | [
"im am sooo disappointed!!!!",
"!!",
"i didnt get ANY of the flavors or brand that was featured.",
"i got DECAFE, Hot Chocolate, TEA, and Chai along with medium roasted coffee and barely any DARK roasted.",
"mis informed.",
"im so disappointed that i won't be buying my coffee from Amazon any longer.",
"i will just go to the store and pick out my selection of DARK Roast coffee that i love from now on.",
"i was excited to try new brands, but didnt get any of those.",
"SO SAD.",
":("
]
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The Timex electronic timer is a convenient gadget for controlling lights and appliances. With basic functions such as current time and a single event timer, the Timex electronic timer can easily control one or more electrical devices.
Unfortunately, this particular timer is lacking in a few areas, which would otherwise make it simpler and more powerful. For example, it would be helpful to have a set of colored LEDs indicating the timer's event status and override status. Being a wall timer, which effectively locates the user interface very close to an electrical outlet, it can be difficult to reach. "Table" electronic timers are much easier to place as the interface is located several feet from the IN (power) and OUT (control) receptacles via an electrical cord with one extra conductor.
With the recent focus in energy conservation, consumers are often using electronic timers to reduce their electrical usage. In my case, I use my timer as a third alarm clock. Connected to a very powerful full-spectrum light box(Sunray by Sunbox), it is set to fill up my bedroom with light, five minutes before my alarm clock(s) are set to go off. Additionally, it engages a powerful speaker system connected to a digital audio source. In this arrangement, the timer serves as a multi-sensory wakeup tool.
While the design appears solid and robust, I have not been happy with its longevity. About a year after purchasing the timer, it stopped working. There is no physical damage. Moreover, opening the unit revealed no fuse nor obviously damaged components. This isn't a problem, however, as I have decided to upgrade to a table electronic timer for easier access.
Pros
Simple
Compact
Sleek design
Cons
Ambiguous status (especially from more than 18 inches away)
Only One Event
Lack of Durability
Possibly Inaccessible
Lack of clear status indication | 0 | negative | [
"The Timex electronic timer is a convenient gadget for controlling lights and appliances.",
"With basic functions such as current time and a single event timer, the Timex electronic timer can easily control one or more electrical devices.",
"Unfortunately, this particular timer is lacking in a few areas, which would otherwise make it simpler and more powerful.",
"For example, it would be helpful to have a set of colored LEDs indicating the timer's event status and override status.",
"Being a wall timer, which effectively locates the user interface very close to an electrical outlet, it can be difficult to reach.",
"\"Table\" electronic timers are much easier to place as the interface is located several feet from the IN (power) and OUT (control) receptacles via an electrical cord with one extra conductor.",
"With the recent focus in energy conservation, consumers are often using electronic timers to reduce their electrical usage.",
"In my case, I use my timer as a third alarm clock.",
"Connected to a very powerful full-spectrum light box(Sunray by Sunbox), it is set to fill up my bedroom with light, five minutes before my alarm clock(s) are set to go off.",
"Additionally, it engages a powerful speaker system connected to a digital audio source.",
"In this arrangement, the timer serves as a multi-sensory wakeup tool.",
"While the design appears solid and robust, I have not been happy with its longevity.",
"About a year after purchasing the timer, it stopped working.",
"There is no physical damage.",
"Moreover, opening the unit revealed no fuse nor obviously damaged components.",
"This isn't a problem, however, as I have decided to upgrade to a table electronic timer for easier access.",
"Pros\n\nSimple\n\nCompact\n\nSleek design\n\nCons\n\nAmbiguous status (especially from more than 18 inches away)\n\nOnly One Event\n\nLack of Durability\n\nPossibly Inaccessible\n\nLack of clear status indication"
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I watched the 1953 Marlon Brando version last weekend, and I just finished watching the 1970 Charlton Heston version today. Even though the 1970 version is in color with better production quality, the black and white 1953 Marlon Brando version with antiquated scenery is a better movie. The 1953 version also had much better casting. This includes the roles of Mark Antony, Brutus, and Cassius. The only actor in the 1970 version that was better than the 1953 version was Sir John Gielgud's Caesar. Ironically, John Gielgud played Cassius in the 1953 version and Caesar in the 1970 version. He was superb in both roles. I was disappointed with Lewis Calhern's Caesar in the 1953 version. The 1953 version of Julius Caesar was superior in almost every way that matters.
There is a reason the Brando version costs $13.99 and the Heston version costs $8.99. If you have to choose between the two, buy the $13.99 version. | 0 | negative | [
"I watched the 1953 Marlon Brando version last weekend, and I just finished watching the 1970 Charlton Heston version today.",
"Even though the 1970 version is in color with better production quality, the black and white 1953 Marlon Brando version with antiquated scenery is a better movie.",
"The 1953 version also had much better casting.",
"This includes the roles of Mark Antony, Brutus, and Cassius.",
"The only actor in the 1970 version that was better than the 1953 version was Sir John Gielgud's Caesar.",
"Ironically, John Gielgud played Cassius in the 1953 version and Caesar in the 1970 version.",
"He was superb in both roles.",
"I was disappointed with Lewis Calhern's Caesar in the 1953 version.",
"The 1953 version of Julius Caesar was superior in almost every way that matters.",
"There is a reason the Brando version costs $13.",
"99 and the Heston version costs $8.",
"99.",
"If you have to choose between the two, buy the $13.",
"99 version."
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Very disappointed. I would love to give these a great review, but cannot. I had 14 holes to dig for my fence and soil that was "normal". Just regular dirt, even soft loam. After the 3rd or 4th hole, I noticed these started to bend a little. Each dig saw one of the handle bend more and more. They were starting to bend right above the swivel point near the bottom. Before they bent, they worked great!!!! I was happy with them and they made digging holes almost fun, if that is possible!!!! I was so disappointed. If they did not bend so bad, I would give them 5 stars!!!! I hope they make these better in the future. | 0 | negative | [
"Very disappointed.",
"I would love to give these a great review, but cannot.",
"I had 14 holes to dig for my fence and soil that was \"normal\".",
"Just regular dirt, even soft loam.",
"After the 3rd or 4th hole, I noticed these started to bend a little.",
"Each dig saw one of the handle bend more and more.",
"They were starting to bend right above the swivel point near the bottom.",
"Before they bent, they worked great!!!!",
"I was happy with them and they made digging holes almost fun, if that is possible!!!!",
"I was so disappointed.",
"If they did not bend so bad, I would give them 5 stars!!!!",
"I hope they make these better in the future."
]
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I didn't purchase these through amazon, but I have purchased a couple sets of these through my local home supply store. I would like to first say I have never been a fan of dewalt products. I think their products are overrated and overpriced tools targeted towards contractors and construction workers. Every dewalt power tool I have ever had just did not last. I use Milwaukee and Makita power tools consistently. They out perform and outlast dewalt products. The reason I gave them 2 stars is because they just break to easily. Is not because I just do not like dewalt. I gave them 2 stars because If you drop them on a hard surface such as concrete, you can kiss the tip of the bit goodbye. If you are using these bits consecutively on a big job they break when the bit starts to heat up. It's a great tapered countersink bit before it breaks. The tapered bit itself plunges right through hardwood such as birch and the countersink sicks easily in a hardwood such a birch unlike some other countersinks that you have to press down really hard on and they just end up burning the wood. The problem with these is they just break to easily. Like I said I have never liked dewalt tools and even though these are just drill bits. They serve to cement my opinion about dewalt. In fact most people who fall in love with dewalt is because they see others around them using it and they have never really experienced any other tool. Choose Milwaukee. They make much better tools. | 0 | negative | [
"I didn't purchase these through amazon, but I have purchased a couple sets of these through my local home supply store.",
"I would like to first say I have never been a fan of dewalt products.",
"I think their products are overrated and overpriced tools targeted towards contractors and construction workers.",
"Every dewalt power tool I have ever had just did not last.",
"I use Milwaukee and Makita power tools consistently.",
"They out perform and outlast dewalt products.",
"The reason I gave them 2 stars is because they just break to easily.",
"Is not because I just do not like dewalt.",
"I gave them 2 stars because If you drop them on a hard surface such as concrete, you can kiss the tip of the bit goodbye.",
"If you are using these bits consecutively on a big job they break when the bit starts to heat up.",
"It's a great tapered countersink bit before it breaks.",
"The tapered bit itself plunges right through hardwood such as birch and the countersink sicks easily in a hardwood such a birch unlike some other countersinks that you have to press down really hard on and they just end up burning the wood.",
"The problem with these is they just break to easily.",
"Like I said I have never liked dewalt tools and even though these are just drill bits.",
"They serve to cement my opinion about dewalt.",
"In fact most people who fall in love with dewalt is because they see others around them using it and they have never really experienced any other tool.",
"Choose Milwaukee.",
"They make much better tools."
]
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That half-gallon of orange juice has been shaved down to 59 ounces. Your 8-oz. container of yogurt is now 6 oz. What used to be a half-gallon of ice cream is now 1.5 quarts. It used to be that T-shirts you purchased held up for at least a year. These days, they're paper-thin and fall apart after a single washing. And now...
I discover that even board games are not immune to shrinkage. With the cost of rising raw materials, manufacturers attempt to increase their profits without hiking their prices. A common tactic is to decrease the amount of materials used to make the product, which is what Hasbro has done.
Their strategy fails miserably with Chutes and Ladders. Did Hasbro even product-test the new version? First, I want to say, I think C&L is a great game. It's educational because it tries to teach beginner math skills and instill some morals through the pictorial depictions on the game board. I have fond memories of playing it as a preschooler during the early 1980's (yikes), but this current version, which my daughter has, fills me with annoyance every time she drags it out.
The size of the board is now 20"x15". I seem to remember it being closer to at least 24"x20" (don't quote me on that by the way, I just know that it used to be a lot bigger!) If that's true, then the playing area has been reduced by a good 40%. The base of the player pieces are now circular instead of rectangular. If two players land on the same spot, they can't both fit. I don't remember bumping into each other being an issue in the old version.
For what it's worth, Candy Land (also by Hasbro) has shrunk to 20"x15", too and now includes smaller gingerbread men playing pieces and color block cards. I'm not thrilled about that, either, but the new Candy Land is still playable. Some games can tolerate more shrinkage than others. | 0 | negative | [
"That half-gallon of orange juice has been shaved down to 59 ounces.",
"Your 8-oz.",
"container of yogurt is now 6 oz.",
"What used to be a half-gallon of ice cream is now 1.",
"5 quarts.",
"It used to be that T-shirts you purchased held up for at least a year.",
"These days, they're paper-thin and fall apart after a single washing.",
"And now...",
"I discover that even board games are not immune to shrinkage.",
"With the cost of rising raw materials, manufacturers attempt to increase their profits without hiking their prices.",
"A common tactic is to decrease the amount of materials used to make the product, which is what Hasbro has done.",
"Their strategy fails miserably with Chutes and Ladders.",
"Did Hasbro even product-test the new version?",
"First, I want to say, I think C&L is a great game.",
"It's educational because it tries to teach beginner math skills and instill some morals through the pictorial depictions on the game board.",
"I have fond memories of playing it as a preschooler during the early 1980's (yikes), but this current version, which my daughter has, fills me with annoyance every time she drags it out.",
"The size of the board is now 20\"x15\".",
"I seem to remember it being closer to at least 24\"x20\" (don't quote me on that by the way, I just know that it used to be a lot bigger!",
") If that's true, then the playing area has been reduced by a good 40%.",
"The base of the player pieces are now circular instead of rectangular.",
"If two players land on the same spot, they can't both fit.",
"I don't remember bumping into each other being an issue in the old version.",
"For what it's worth, Candy Land (also by Hasbro) has shrunk to 20\"x15\", too and now includes smaller gingerbread men playing pieces and color block cards.",
"I'm not thrilled about that, either, but the new Candy Land is still playable.",
"Some games can tolerate more shrinkage than others."
]
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Fire Emblem is too hyped. I've played other Tactics games but Fire Emblem is the worst of the crop. Don't know why people think that a game that you can lose you character at anytime of the game forever is fun. There is no levelling up that you can control in the game, you have to go with the story flow but your enemies outgrow you in immense pace so your character will be eliminated in no time and having that annoying face showing up on the screen telling you he / she is dead. Even when you character levelled up , the stats is so random that sometimes he / she just levelled up but with no improvement in stats at all. Since most of the time they only level up inside the game, if their stats don't go up, tough, they are doomed on the battle field. The number of enemies you usually have out grow you so much that they can basically kill your characters in one or two hits. If you don't want to lose your character, time to reset and do the battle all over again. I have no idea why people find this kind of game fun and challenging. Disgaea and FF Tactics are fun because you grow with the characters. They can die but you can revive them so you won't be losing your hard work. But in Fire Emblem dying forever is just as easy as drinking water. That sucks man.
Also I could not believe that even up to now, Nintendo is still forcing people to read all the long winding dialogue instead of having actual cut scenes. The limited cut scenes in the game are pretty budget in terms of graphics.
I personally think Fire Emblem doesn't deserve the fame and hype around the franchise. If you are a gamer who enjoy hating a game to make your life meaningful, this is the type of game you should play. | 0 | negative | [
"Fire Emblem is too hyped.",
"I've played other Tactics games but Fire Emblem is the worst of the crop.",
"Don't know why people think that a game that you can lose you character at anytime of the game forever is fun.",
"There is no levelling up that you can control in the game, you have to go with the story flow but your enemies outgrow you in immense pace so your character will be eliminated in no time and having that annoying face showing up on the screen telling you he / she is dead.",
"Even when you character levelled up , the stats is so random that sometimes he / she just levelled up but with no improvement in stats at all.",
"Since most of the time they only level up inside the game, if their stats don't go up, tough, they are doomed on the battle field.",
"The number of enemies you usually have out grow you so much that they can basically kill your characters in one or two hits.",
"If you don't want to lose your character, time to reset and do the battle all over again.",
"I have no idea why people find this kind of game fun and challenging.",
"Disgaea and FF Tactics are fun because you grow with the characters.",
"They can die but you can revive them so you won't be losing your hard work.",
"But in Fire Emblem dying forever is just as easy as drinking water.",
"That sucks man.",
"Also I could not believe that even up to now, Nintendo is still forcing people to read all the long winding dialogue instead of having actual cut scenes.",
"The limited cut scenes in the game are pretty budget in terms of graphics.",
"I personally think Fire Emblem doesn't deserve the fame and hype around the franchise.",
"If you are a gamer who enjoy hating a game to make your life meaningful, this is the type of game you should play."
]
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It has a series of flaky behaviors with the 3650. It is nominally compatible but in practice very difficult to make work. The biggest problem is the phone won't ring when the headset is in "connected" mode. It will just vibrate. If you keep in in "disconnected" mode it takes 10-20 seconds to connect so better hope whoever is calling you waits a long time after you pick up (and there is no sound) and it doesn't go to voicemail. Jabra tech support at first claimed it was a feature - "thats the way all headsets work" - yeah right! His suggestion was a) wear the headset all day long (you can hear the ringing thru the headset) b) keep the phone in your pocket all the time so you feel the vibration. Then when pushed he claimed they are working on fixes. It irks me that I bought this because [it is] listed ... as compatible, ...
The other weakness is that the little eargel falls off very easily in your pocket or if it hits something, so its a pain not to lose it. Otherwise it is comfortable and the sound quality is pretty decent on speaker and microphone.
Look at other headsets ...
thanks,
Lon | 0 | negative | [
"It has a series of flaky behaviors with the 3650.",
"It is nominally compatible but in practice very difficult to make work.",
"The biggest problem is the phone won't ring when the headset is in \"connected\" mode.",
"It will just vibrate.",
"If you keep in in \"disconnected\" mode it takes 10-20 seconds to connect so better hope whoever is calling you waits a long time after you pick up (and there is no sound) and it doesn't go to voicemail.",
"Jabra tech support at first claimed it was a feature - \"thats the way all headsets work\" - yeah right!",
"His suggestion was a) wear the headset all day long (you can hear the ringing thru the headset) b) keep the phone in your pocket all the time so you feel the vibration.",
"Then when pushed he claimed they are working on fixes.",
"It irks me that I bought this because [it is] listed...",
"as compatible,...",
"The other weakness is that the little eargel falls off very easily in your pocket or if it hits something, so its a pain not to lose it.",
"Otherwise it is comfortable and the sound quality is pretty decent on speaker and microphone.",
"Look at other headsets...",
"thanks,\nLon"
]
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I'll start out here by saying that I couldn't finish this game. Its negative points just dragged it down too far for me to feel inspired to work through them. First off, and I don't know why more people haven't mentioned it, but there is an unacceptable amount of slowdown and ridiculous loading times in this game. On the world map, if you try to rotate the camera, what you get is extreme lag that wouldn't be acceptable this day and age in an online game, let alone a single player title. And then, once you get into a battle, the load times are beyond the pale of acceptability. There's no excuse for such shoddy programming--it makes Suikoden V look absolutely sprightly, and that is a condemnation and a half.
Aside from the technical problems, the battle system is simply garbage. They attempt to introduce a third plane, but if you want to use it, you give up the ability to strike opponents while you maneuver. If they couldn't allow you to attack while maneuvering on the field of battle, there really isn't any point in including the ability to move sideways in the first place. The rest is just button mashing, and sparrows can do you more substantial injury than bigger monsters, simply because you can't hit them or guard against them properly. It's truly a ridiculous setup. And for all intents and purposes, the battles are all 2D, which doesn't jive with the rest of the game design.
Also infuriating are the skits. The text is presented much too small, and it shouldn't be necessary at all, as the Japanese version of the game has these interludes fully voice acted. Guess it just wasn't worth their time in the NA version of the game. Well, you will excuse me if I'm not thrilled to be getting sloppy seconds.
The most frustrating thing (aside from me having bought this game--never again, on a Tales title, I promise you that), is that it could have been an excellent game. I liked the characters, I liked their designs, the whole thing looked decent enough--but it fell flat on its face when it came to game play. One of my more unfortunate purchases, of late. I wouldn't recommend it, at all. | 0 | negative | [
"I'll start out here by saying that I couldn't finish this game.",
"Its negative points just dragged it down too far for me to feel inspired to work through them.",
"First off, and I don't know why more people haven't mentioned it, but there is an unacceptable amount of slowdown and ridiculous loading times in this game.",
"On the world map, if you try to rotate the camera, what you get is extreme lag that wouldn't be acceptable this day and age in an online game, let alone a single player title.",
"And then, once you get into a battle, the load times are beyond the pale of acceptability.",
"There's no excuse for such shoddy programming--it makes Suikoden V look absolutely sprightly, and that is a condemnation and a half.",
"Aside from the technical problems, the battle system is simply garbage.",
"They attempt to introduce a third plane, but if you want to use it, you give up the ability to strike opponents while you maneuver.",
"If they couldn't allow you to attack while maneuvering on the field of battle, there really isn't any point in including the ability to move sideways in the first place.",
"The rest is just button mashing, and sparrows can do you more substantial injury than bigger monsters, simply because you can't hit them or guard against them properly.",
"It's truly a ridiculous setup.",
"And for all intents and purposes, the battles are all 2D, which doesn't jive with the rest of the game design.",
"Also infuriating are the skits.",
"The text is presented much too small, and it shouldn't be necessary at all, as the Japanese version of the game has these interludes fully voice acted.",
"Guess it just wasn't worth their time in the NA version of the game.",
"Well, you will excuse me if I'm not thrilled to be getting sloppy seconds.",
"The most frustrating thing (aside from me having bought this game--never again, on a Tales title, I promise you that), is that it could have been an excellent game.",
"I liked the characters, I liked their designs, the whole thing looked decent enough--but it fell flat on its face when it came to game play.",
"One of my more unfortunate purchases, of late.",
"I wouldn't recommend it, at all."
]
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Based upon some of the other reviews, I feel I got a different product, as it didn't fit the descriptions given by others. I ordered two of these, and both were very thin material, not sturdy at all. Second, both straps were not adjustable to 59". Both mine measured 45" from strap button hole to strap button hole, fully-extended. They are useless to me, as my guitar, a dreadnought, covers the middle of my chest when I put it on. I believe I was given a substitute product, since when I ordered these straps, the price was just $1.00, and now they're back up to $4.95 as I write this. I'm really sick of these Amazon substitutions. For what I paid, I won't bother returning them...not worth the hassle. I will donate them to a local music teacher who has students with smaller guitars. Very disappointed. Warning...if you see a price drop below $4.95, don't buy...it's probably not the product that's described here. | 0 | negative | [
"Based upon some of the other reviews, I feel I got a different product, as it didn't fit the descriptions given by others.",
"I ordered two of these, and both were very thin material, not sturdy at all.",
"Second, both straps were not adjustable to 59\".",
"Both mine measured 45\" from strap button hole to strap button hole, fully-extended.",
"They are useless to me, as my guitar, a dreadnought, covers the middle of my chest when I put it on.",
"I believe I was given a substitute product, since when I ordered these straps, the price was just $1.",
"00, and now they're back up to $4.",
"95 as I write this.",
"I'm really sick of these Amazon substitutions.",
"For what I paid, I won't bother returning them...",
"not worth the hassle.",
"I will donate them to a local music teacher who has students with smaller guitars.",
"Very disappointed.",
"Warning...",
"if you see a price drop below $4.",
"95, don't buy...",
"it's probably not the product that's described here."
]
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Short version:
We tried to use this, we really did. But in the end my wife, who was the most excited about it, just took it off and went back to her cheap casecrown case.
Long version:
You have to remove the cover to charge your phone in the car.
You have to remove the cover to be able to sync your iphone and I tend to take music and games on and off my iphone a lot.
It doesn't seem like it protects your phone very much, and I really didn't want to drop my phone on purpose to test it.
It just seems like too many negatives for such a small positive.
I would rather plug my phone into my <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Altec-Lansing-T612-Digital-Speaker-for-iPod-and-iPhone-Black/dp/B0014XKQY2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Altec Lansing T612 Digital Speaker for iPod and iPhone (Black)</a> when I get home. This takes the same amount of effort, charges my phone, and I can listen to a movie or some music at the same time. Its really not a related product, but I like charging that way so much more... | 0 | negative | [
"Short version:\nWe tried to use this, we really did.",
"But in the end my wife, who was the most excited about it, just took it off and went back to her cheap casecrown case.",
"Long version:\nYou have to remove the cover to charge your phone in the car.",
"You have to remove the cover to be able to sync your iphone and I tend to take music and games on and off my iphone a lot.",
"It doesn't seem like it protects your phone very much, and I really didn't want to drop my phone on purpose to test it.",
"It just seems like too many negatives for such a small positive.",
"I would rather plug my phone into my <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Altec-Lansing-T612-Digital-Speaker-for-iPod-and-iPhone-Black/dp/B0014XKQY2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?",
"ie=UTF8\">Altec Lansing T612 Digital Speaker for iPod and iPhone (Black)</a> when I get home.",
"This takes the same amount of effort, charges my phone, and I can listen to a movie or some music at the same time.",
"Its really not a related product, but I like charging that way so much more..."
]
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This product is lousy on many levels. I have obtained many false alarms, some in the middle of the night. I also get a fair share of false alarms by setting it off with my remote, despite the fact that the alarm is in my hallway, AWAY from my remotes in my bedroom! Lastly, the directions are terrible, with no clear way to install the 9V battery. It took a while to finally get the battery in, after accidentally breaking off a tab. Not user friendly or well layed out at all. I'm returning this, and getting a 'Kidde' in hope that it will be a better choice.
Update, May 3, 2008: I've had the 'Kidde' dual-sensor alarm in place for a few weeks, and it has been flawless. NO false alarms, even stationed a few feet outside an upstairs bathroom where the alarm may be exposed to some moisture and mist. And, no, I am NOT affiliated with the 'Kidde' company in any way. It's just a more superior and hassle-free product. | 0 | negative | [
"This product is lousy on many levels.",
"I have obtained many false alarms, some in the middle of the night.",
"I also get a fair share of false alarms by setting it off with my remote, despite the fact that the alarm is in my hallway, AWAY from my remotes in my bedroom!",
"Lastly, the directions are terrible, with no clear way to install the 9V battery.",
"It took a while to finally get the battery in, after accidentally breaking off a tab.",
"Not user friendly or well layed out at all.",
"I'm returning this, and getting a 'Kidde' in hope that it will be a better choice.",
"Update, May 3, 2008: I've had the 'Kidde' dual-sensor alarm in place for a few weeks, and it has been flawless.",
"NO false alarms, even stationed a few feet outside an upstairs bathroom where the alarm may be exposed to some moisture and mist.",
"And, no, I am NOT affiliated with the 'Kidde' company in any way.",
"It's just a more superior and hassle-free product."
]
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Man, it really hurts to give a book by Lisa Marie Rice one star, but this did not deserve even that. Reckless Night apparently plays a bit with time as it appears to take place between the end and the epilogue of Dangerous Passion. Drake and Grace are on their island and Grace is doing her best to bring friendship and common every day things that make up most people's lives (like dinner parties, birthday gifts etc) into Drake's life. After the end of <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Dangerous-Passion/dp/B003H4RAYA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Dangerous Passion</a> when Drake left his arms business behind after he and Grace were nearly killed by rival factions several times over, they relocate to an island where they are now known as Manuel and Victoria. Grace has turned into super woman artist and makes her own candles, jewelry, clothing and of course paints Drake the most beautiful pictures as Christmas and birthday gifts. He decides to return the favor and take her Sydney to see Phantom, Aida and one other play along with an art exhibit since he doesn't have a creative bone in his body and can't make her anything.
The novella, which is really a short story, doesn't seem to have much purpose at all. In some ways Rice seems to have checked out and just written down the first plausible (well, implausible, but if you read her you know what I mean) plot that came to mind. The writing lacks the passion that most of her books are known for. Drake is a big bad sorta reformed dangerous man and Grace is an artist with an artist's eyes. Drake comes off very one dimensional in this. Grace comes off too sweet--like a sugar overload. The one erotic scene seems staged and lacking. I mean really, if you can't enjoy Rice's erotic scenes, then there is something seriously lacking about the passion she put into writing the book!
I am hoping with all my heart that the passion, excitement, and - alpha males with strong female counterparts - and very sexy romps returns in <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Nightfire-A-Protectors-Novel-Marine-Force-Recon-Protectors-Marine-Force-Recon/dp/0061808288/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Nightfire: A Protectors Novel: Marine Force Recon (Protectors: Marine Force Recon)</a> due out February 7th, 2012! | 0 | negative | [
"Man, it really hurts to give a book by Lisa Marie Rice one star, but this did not deserve even that.",
"Reckless Night apparently plays a bit with time as it appears to take place between the end and the epilogue of Dangerous Passion.",
"Drake and Grace are on their island and Grace is doing her best to bring friendship and common every day things that make up most people's lives (like dinner parties, birthday gifts etc) into Drake's life.",
"After the end of <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Dangerous-Passion/dp/B003H4RAYA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?",
"ie=UTF8\">Dangerous Passion</a> when Drake left his arms business behind after he and Grace were nearly killed by rival factions several times over, they relocate to an island where they are now known as Manuel and Victoria.",
"Grace has turned into super woman artist and makes her own candles, jewelry, clothing and of course paints Drake the most beautiful pictures as Christmas and birthday gifts.",
"He decides to return the favor and take her Sydney to see Phantom, Aida and one other play along with an art exhibit since he doesn't have a creative bone in his body and can't make her anything.",
"The novella, which is really a short story, doesn't seem to have much purpose at all.",
"In some ways Rice seems to have checked out and just written down the first plausible (well, implausible, but if you read her you know what I mean) plot that came to mind.",
"The writing lacks the passion that most of her books are known for.",
"Drake is a big bad sorta reformed dangerous man and Grace is an artist with an artist's eyes.",
"Drake comes off very one dimensional in this.",
"Grace comes off too sweet--like a sugar overload.",
"The one erotic scene seems staged and lacking.",
"I mean really, if you can't enjoy Rice's erotic scenes, then there is something seriously lacking about the passion she put into writing the book!",
"I am hoping with all my heart that the passion, excitement, and - alpha males with strong female counterparts - and very sexy romps returns in <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Nightfire-A-Protectors-Novel-Marine-Force-Recon-Protectors-Marine-Force-Recon/dp/0061808288/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?",
"ie=UTF8\">Nightfire: A Protectors Novel: Marine Force Recon (Protectors: Marine Force Recon)</a> due out February 7th, 2012!"
]
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DON'T FALL FOR THIS POORLY MADE GIMMICK by ALIPH, WITH ITS UNCONCERNED CUSTOMER SERVICE. The Jawbone is, by far, the worst headset I have ever come across! Aliph seems more about marketing than substance. I wish I could reassign the rating and give one-eighth star. This company is bad news!
I barely got to use the Jawbone three times before the earplug into which the earhook slides came loose, exposing the wires. I have cases for all my headsets to protect them and gingerly care for them.
The Jawbone came apart just before the warranty ran out, therefore my letter reached Aliph after the warranty expiration date so Aliph has refused to replace the headset - THAT WAS USED NO MORE THAN 3 TIMES BEFORE COMING APART!
Although the Jawbones are highly marketed, there are innumerable customer complaints over the Internet about how poorly built these headsets are. Aliph seems to turn a deaf ear and seems to feel it is their due to gimmick poorly designed, ill-built, over-priced dross.
The way Aliph markets the Jawbone and at the price, no one should have to tweak one thing to make the headset work or fit.
I wish I had known the Jawbone was all utter hype before getting fleeced by Aliph for $149.50! This earplug is extremely difficult to get on the ear. I had to fight with my Verizon UT6700 to get it working and most of all the sound was little better than the UT6700, which is disastrous!
I have the Plantronics Voyager, as well as several other headsets by BlueAnt, Jabra, and Motorola. I bought the Plantronics 925 and received a BlueAnt V1 after the Jawbone dispatched itself. The <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Plantronics-Voyager-510-Bluetooth-Headset-with-Multipoint-Technology/dp/B0009B0IX4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Plantronics Voyager 510 Bluetooth Headset with Multipoint Technology</a>,<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Plantronics-Discovery-925-Bluetooth-Headset-Black/dp/B001630QZE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Headset (Black)</a>, the Jabra are much better quality head sets and work distinctly better. I haven't tried the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/BlueAnt-V1-Voice-Controlled-Bluetooth-Headset-Silver/dp/B001APH9GW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">BlueAnt V1 Voice-Controlled Bluetooth Headset (Silver)</a> yet. None of the headsets are any where near the "SHABBY JAWBONE" Category! Aliph owns that one!
Don't fall for the name and shiny back and don't get RIPPED OFF! | 0 | negative | [
"DON'T FALL FOR THIS POORLY MADE GIMMICK by ALIPH, WITH ITS UNCONCERNED CUSTOMER SERVICE.",
"The Jawbone is, by far, the worst headset I have ever come across!",
"Aliph seems more about marketing than substance.",
"I wish I could reassign the rating and give one-eighth star.",
"This company is bad news!",
"I barely got to use the Jawbone three times before the earplug into which the earhook slides came loose, exposing the wires.",
"I have cases for all my headsets to protect them and gingerly care for them.",
"The Jawbone came apart just before the warranty ran out, therefore my letter reached Aliph after the warranty expiration date so Aliph has refused to replace the headset - THAT WAS USED NO MORE THAN 3 TIMES BEFORE COMING APART!",
"Although the Jawbones are highly marketed, there are innumerable customer complaints over the Internet about how poorly built these headsets are.",
"Aliph seems to turn a deaf ear and seems to feel it is their due to gimmick poorly designed, ill-built, over-priced dross.",
"The way Aliph markets the Jawbone and at the price, no one should have to tweak one thing to make the headset work or fit.",
"I wish I had known the Jawbone was all utter hype before getting fleeced by Aliph for $149.",
"50!",
"This earplug is extremely difficult to get on the ear.",
"I had to fight with my Verizon UT6700 to get it working and most of all the sound was little better than the UT6700, which is disastrous!",
"I have the Plantronics Voyager, as well as several other headsets by BlueAnt, Jabra, and Motorola.",
"I bought the Plantronics 925 and received a BlueAnt V1 after the Jawbone dispatched itself.",
"The <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Plantronics-Voyager-510-Bluetooth-Headset-with-Multipoint-Technology/dp/B0009B0IX4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?",
"ie=UTF8\">Plantronics Voyager 510 Bluetooth Headset with Multipoint Technology</a>,<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Plantronics-Discovery-925-Bluetooth-Headset-Black/dp/B001630QZE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?",
"ie=UTF8\">Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Headset (Black)</a>, the Jabra are much better quality head sets and work distinctly better.",
"I haven't tried the <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/BlueAnt-V1-Voice-Controlled-Bluetooth-Headset-Silver/dp/B001APH9GW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?",
"ie=UTF8\">BlueAnt V1 Voice-Controlled Bluetooth Headset (Silver)</a> yet.",
"None of the headsets are any where near the \"SHABBY JAWBONE\" Category!",
"Aliph owns that one!",
"Don't fall for the name and shiny back and don't get RIPPED OFF!"
]
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WHAT are you talking about? Get your facts right amigo. France <a href="http://stats.oecd.org/wbos/viewhtml.aspx?QueryName=2&QueryType=View&Lang=en">stats.oecd.org/wbos/...</a> Ireland <a href="http://stats.oecd.org/wbos/viewhtml.aspx?QueryName=13&QueryType=View&Lang=en">stats.oecd.org/wbos/...</a> | 0 | negative | [
"WHAT are you talking about?",
"Get your facts right amigo.",
"France <a href=\"http://stats.",
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"org/wbos/viewhtml.",
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]
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BEWARE! As another reviewer has stated, these are NOT genuine Fender celluloid guitar picks! Sadly when things are too good to be true, they usually are and this is one of those things. These are clearly made of a glossy, thicker plastic and not celluloid as advertised. These picks do not even come in official Fender packaging, rather a flimsy plastic zip lock with a laser printed sticker. Official fender grosses come in the typical clam shell packaging like the 12 packs. I had an original gross pack lying around here as I go through these like water and now I can't find it, but if I do I will post a picture. I've posted a pic of a 12 pack so you can see what the picks should come in when they are an official Fender product. Either way, these being sold here on Amazon in this listing are fakes and I am not happy. For one, I am not happy because this would have been a great deal on Fender picks and for two because this order was fulfilled by Amazon and not some other third party. Amazon, why are you selling me cheap knockoff BS as the real thing? What is going on here? Again, I have been playing guitar for almost 30 years and Fender Medium celluloid picks are the ONLY picks I use on a regular basis for recording and jamming and these are clearly NOT the real thing. If you don't care what your picks are made of, this might be a good deal for you on a giant bag of cheap glossy plastic picks... but if you are a serious player and are expecting the quality and feel, that only the original Fender celluloid pick can deliver, look elsewhere, you have been warned! I'm appalled...
As for the pictures I have posted; the picture on the left of the two individual picks, the one on the left is an official Fender Medium Celluloid and the one on the right is a shiny plastic pick that was sent to me. Notice that it's darker and a bit thicker. The original picks have a matte finish due to the way they are made and the material. The picks I received on the right are glossy and "polished", probably because they were tumbled unlike the fenders. The picture on the right, you see the cheap plastic bag I got from Amazon with their laser printed label. The clam shell 12 pack is original Fender packaging. I know these still come in grosses in the clam shell because I still buy them this way locally, albeit at a higher price. So, yes Fender does still manufacture the gross and sell it in the official packaging. Hope this helps someone out. | 0 | negative | [
"BEWARE!",
"As another reviewer has stated, these are NOT genuine Fender celluloid guitar picks!",
"Sadly when things are too good to be true, they usually are and this is one of those things.",
"These are clearly made of a glossy, thicker plastic and not celluloid as advertised.",
"These picks do not even come in official Fender packaging, rather a flimsy plastic zip lock with a laser printed sticker.",
"Official fender grosses come in the typical clam shell packaging like the 12 packs.",
"I had an original gross pack lying around here as I go through these like water and now I can't find it, but if I do I will post a picture.",
"I've posted a pic of a 12 pack so you can see what the picks should come in when they are an official Fender product.",
"Either way, these being sold here on Amazon in this listing are fakes and I am not happy.",
"For one, I am not happy because this would have been a great deal on Fender picks and for two because this order was fulfilled by Amazon and not some other third party.",
"Amazon, why are you selling me cheap knockoff BS as the real thing?",
"What is going on here?",
"Again, I have been playing guitar for almost 30 years and Fender Medium celluloid picks are the ONLY picks I use on a regular basis for recording and jamming and these are clearly NOT the real thing.",
"If you don't care what your picks are made of, this might be a good deal for you on a giant bag of cheap glossy plastic picks...",
"but if you are a serious player and are expecting the quality and feel, that only the original Fender celluloid pick can deliver, look elsewhere, you have been warned!",
"I'm appalled...",
"As for the pictures I have posted; the picture on the left of the two individual picks, the one on the left is an official Fender Medium Celluloid and the one on the right is a shiny plastic pick that was sent to me.",
"Notice that it's darker and a bit thicker.",
"The original picks have a matte finish due to the way they are made and the material.",
"The picks I received on the right are glossy and \"polished\", probably because they were tumbled unlike the fenders.",
"The picture on the right, you see the cheap plastic bag I got from Amazon with their laser printed label.",
"The clam shell 12 pack is original Fender packaging.",
"I know these still come in grosses in the clam shell because I still buy them this way locally, albeit at a higher price.",
"So, yes Fender does still manufacture the gross and sell it in the official packaging.",
"Hope this helps someone out."
]
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I've got nice stuff to say about this game, but first you need to know that this is a game full of glitches. Obsidian didn't do enough test playing here. After weeks of gaming, all of a sudden my game freezes up all the time. I can't go more than about three minutes without my system freezing. It freezes when I save, leaving corrupt files. It freezes when the level is too big or there's too much action hapening (which is always). Looking at various blogs, every site lists glitch after glitch after glitch. Characters showing up and not talking when a dialogue screen pops up. Glitches with lightsabers. Trouble with characters in your party getting killed when you spar them to advance the story line.
Perosonally, I've tried everything to fix my lock-up glitch, but I pretty much have to flush my 42 hours and start over. Not a pleaseant prospect. I haven't seen this many glitches since I played Enter the Matrix on Xbox last year.
Aside from the glitches, you'll also be a bit lost at the story line. You're playing a character with memory loss, and the interaction and discussion with other NPCs never really fill you in. It's a good 20+ hours before any of that back story starts to make any sense.
On the positive side, I love the game play. The new prestige classes and lightsaber forms are sweet. The improved interface, the new powers and combat options, those are great, too. You can even play a martial artist who is on par with a jedi or a blaster king. It's a fun game if it lets you play it.
If you liked the first KOTR and don't mind random, stupid glitches either slowing you down or (in my case) ruining yoru entire experience, get this game. Otherwise, go get GTA San Andreas... | 0 | negative | [
"I've got nice stuff to say about this game, but first you need to know that this is a game full of glitches.",
"Obsidian didn't do enough test playing here.",
"After weeks of gaming, all of a sudden my game freezes up all the time.",
"I can't go more than about three minutes without my system freezing.",
"It freezes when I save, leaving corrupt files.",
"It freezes when the level is too big or there's too much action hapening (which is always).",
"Looking at various blogs, every site lists glitch after glitch after glitch.",
"Characters showing up and not talking when a dialogue screen pops up.",
"Glitches with lightsabers.",
"Trouble with characters in your party getting killed when you spar them to advance the story line.",
"Perosonally, I've tried everything to fix my lock-up glitch, but I pretty much have to flush my 42 hours and start over.",
"Not a pleaseant prospect.",
"I haven't seen this many glitches since I played Enter the Matrix on Xbox last year.",
"Aside from the glitches, you'll also be a bit lost at the story line.",
"You're playing a character with memory loss, and the interaction and discussion with other NPCs never really fill you in.",
"It's a good 20+ hours before any of that back story starts to make any sense.",
"On the positive side, I love the game play.",
"The new prestige classes and lightsaber forms are sweet.",
"The improved interface, the new powers and combat options, those are great, too.",
"You can even play a martial artist who is on par with a jedi or a blaster king.",
"It's a fun game if it lets you play it.",
"If you liked the first KOTR and don't mind random, stupid glitches either slowing you down or (in my case) ruining yoru entire experience, get this game.",
"Otherwise, go get GTA San Andreas..."
]
|
A lot of people got this particular Kitchenaid food processor at an extremely good price during a short sale at Amazon.
I've never had a food processor before, mostly because I dreaded lugging a big, heavy appliance around my small kitchen for what would be a minimum of use. But when this SMALL food processor went on sale, I thought I'd try it.
It happens every now and then, but I got the food processor that looked like a truck backed over it. It was a disaster! It was beaten up, it was missing parts, and on top of it, the motor sounded like a failing jet engine when I plugged it in. Obviously there was the unit that slipped past the quality control department.
I decided to call Kitchenaid to see what could be done, mostly because I had heard that Kitchenaid was supposed to have stellar customer service.
Maybe they do if you pay LIST price. They had me fax them my Amazon receipt, and the two CSR dimwits together decided that because I didn't pay ENOUGH for the food processor that they weren't obligated to honor the warranty!
I've bought a lot of things on sale in my life, but this is the first time I was yelled at for not paying enough! What incredible arrogance and stupidity!
It was THE worst experience I've ever had with a major company's representatives. I would caution anyone who doesn't pay a HIGH price for this food processor to beware if it needs warranty work. Kitchenaid will NOT back it up if you don't pay a high price for it!
After that horror, I called Amazon, and they set it right. What a great company! My dealings with Amazon are 180 degrees opposite from the ones I had at Kitchenaid, i.e., Amazon = GREAT customer service; Kitchenaid = CSRs from hell.
Now the amusing thing is that just because I didn't pay a lot for this piece of junk doesn't mean I'm POOR (yes, that is what our Kitchenaid morons thought.) I'm in the midst of remodeling my kitchen, for which I'm buying new appliances. By coincidence, I was about to buy a Kitchenaid refrigerator.
Well, it's back to the drawing board on that idea. Suppose I got the refrigerator on SALE or something? Then what would happen? Would Kitchenaid refuse to honor the warranty because I didn't pay ENOUGH?
I'll never buy a Kitchenaid appliance as long as I live. I really dislike arrogant snobs who think treating customers badly because they THINK they're poor is the way to keep up their brand profile.
Kitchenaid truly blows! And just pray that isn't what also happens to this remanufactured piece of dung! | 0 | negative | [
"A lot of people got this particular Kitchenaid food processor at an extremely good price during a short sale at Amazon.",
"I've never had a food processor before, mostly because I dreaded lugging a big, heavy appliance around my small kitchen for what would be a minimum of use.",
"But when this SMALL food processor went on sale, I thought I'd try it.",
"It happens every now and then, but I got the food processor that looked like a truck backed over it.",
"It was a disaster!",
"It was beaten up, it was missing parts, and on top of it, the motor sounded like a failing jet engine when I plugged it in.",
"Obviously there was the unit that slipped past the quality control department.",
"I decided to call Kitchenaid to see what could be done, mostly because I had heard that Kitchenaid was supposed to have stellar customer service.",
"Maybe they do if you pay LIST price.",
"They had me fax them my Amazon receipt, and the two CSR dimwits together decided that because I didn't pay ENOUGH for the food processor that they weren't obligated to honor the warranty!",
"I've bought a lot of things on sale in my life, but this is the first time I was yelled at for not paying enough!",
"What incredible arrogance and stupidity!",
"It was THE worst experience I've ever had with a major company's representatives.",
"I would caution anyone who doesn't pay a HIGH price for this food processor to beware if it needs warranty work.",
"Kitchenaid will NOT back it up if you don't pay a high price for it!",
"After that horror, I called Amazon, and they set it right.",
"What a great company!",
"My dealings with Amazon are 180 degrees opposite from the ones I had at Kitchenaid, i.",
"e., Amazon = GREAT customer service; Kitchenaid = CSRs from hell.",
"Now the amusing thing is that just because I didn't pay a lot for this piece of junk doesn't mean I'm POOR (yes, that is what our Kitchenaid morons thought.",
") I'm in the midst of remodeling my kitchen, for which I'm buying new appliances.",
"By coincidence, I was about to buy a Kitchenaid refrigerator.",
"Well, it's back to the drawing board on that idea.",
"Suppose I got the refrigerator on SALE or something?",
"Then what would happen?",
"Would Kitchenaid refuse to honor the warranty because I didn't pay ENOUGH?",
"I'll never buy a Kitchenaid appliance as long as I live.",
"I really dislike arrogant snobs who think treating customers badly because they THINK they're poor is the way to keep up their brand profile.",
"Kitchenaid truly blows!",
"And just pray that isn't what also happens to this remanufactured piece of dung!"
]
|
A real mixed bag with Doris Day immaculately attired but fleeing for her life through a perpetually foggy London square, stalked by a mechanical and girlish voice in the dark and a husband, played with oily charm by the very great Rex Harrison, who doesn't quite believe his wife's safety is in jeopardy. If you haven't seen this one coming, you'll find out why. Midnight Lace has acquired a cult following and has enough tension to hold its own for a second glance. It utterly falls apart upon repeat viewing, however. The transfer is region free, meaning you can play it anywhere in the world. Overall, it won't set the world on fire but it is competently rendered without impressing. A shame more care wasn't taken somewhere along the way. But there it is. No extras either. This ought to have been released by now by Universal Home Video. Instead, we get a Hollywood Gold Series release from Australia. Bootleg? Hmmm. | 0 | negative | [
"A real mixed bag with Doris Day immaculately attired but fleeing for her life through a perpetually foggy London square, stalked by a mechanical and girlish voice in the dark and a husband, played with oily charm by the very great Rex Harrison, who doesn't quite believe his wife's safety is in jeopardy.",
"If you haven't seen this one coming, you'll find out why.",
"Midnight Lace has acquired a cult following and has enough tension to hold its own for a second glance.",
"It utterly falls apart upon repeat viewing, however.",
"The transfer is region free, meaning you can play it anywhere in the world.",
"Overall, it won't set the world on fire but it is competently rendered without impressing.",
"A shame more care wasn't taken somewhere along the way.",
"But there it is.",
"No extras either.",
"This ought to have been released by now by Universal Home Video.",
"Instead, we get a Hollywood Gold Series release from Australia.",
"Bootleg?",
"Hmmm."
]
|
AMAZON HAS THE BEST OF MARKERS I NEED FINE TIP AND MEDIUM TIP!! I RECEIVED 2 BOXES THAT ARE NO GOOD!!!
SEND BACK SHARPIE PENS AMAZON HAS BETTER PENS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ALL THE PENS IN THE BOX CAME DRY!!! PLEASE EXCHANGE FOR AMAZON BRAND MED. TIP PENS ARE THE BEST!! AMAZON MED. POINT ARE THE BEST!! IT HAS A STEADY FLOW OF MARKING PENS!! THESE SHARPIE PENS ARE TERRIBLE. THEY DRY AFTER ONE USE OF THE SHARPIE PENS!!!!!!!!!
EXCHANGE FOR AMAZON MED. AND FIND TIP PENS BLACK PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!
PLEASE EXCHANGE FOR AMAZON MARKING MED. AND FINE TIP PENS FROM SHARPIE ARE TERRIBLE!!
EXCHANGE FOR AMAZON BRAND PENS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
,MQM | 0 | negative | [
"AMAZON HAS THE BEST OF MARKERS I NEED FINE TIP AND MEDIUM TIP!!",
"I RECEIVED 2 BOXES THAT ARE NO GOOD!!!",
"SEND BACK SHARPIE PENS AMAZON HAS BETTER PENS!!!!",
"!!!!",
"!!!!",
"!!!!",
"ALL THE PENS IN THE BOX CAME DRY!!!",
"PLEASE EXCHANGE FOR AMAZON BRAND MED.",
"TIP PENS ARE THE BEST!!",
"AMAZON MED.",
"POINT ARE THE BEST!!",
"IT HAS A STEADY FLOW OF MARKING PENS!!",
"THESE SHARPIE PENS ARE TERRIBLE.",
"THEY DRY AFTER ONE USE OF THE SHARPIE PENS!!!!",
"!!!!",
"!",
"EXCHANGE FOR AMAZON MED.",
"AND FIND TIP PENS BLACK PLEASE!!!!",
"!!!!",
"!!!!",
"PLEASE EXCHANGE FOR AMAZON MARKING MED.",
"AND FINE TIP PENS FROM SHARPIE ARE TERRIBLE!!",
"EXCHANGE FOR AMAZON BRAND PENS!!!!",
"!!!!",
"!!!!",
"!",
",MQM"
]
|
Metal Gear Solid appeared on the PlayStation back in 1998. Next-gen gameplay, a deep storyline and top-notch visuals and sound made it a breakthrough for the industry. Not only was it a revolutionary title for its time that pushed the console to its limits, but it was supposedly a good sign of things to come. That outcome would ultimately be its sequel, Sons of Liberty, one of the most anticipated of all games. The return of hero Solid Snake gave gamers another chance to experience espionage action once again, but given its reputation for its movie qualities over gameplay, when does a game stop being a game? Sons of Liberty answers this and much more.
Everyone was relieved to know Solid Snake made a comeback. With his newly formed team with Otacon, their mission objective was to discover the circumstances surrounding the new Metal Gear and make it known to the public. It started out great, drawing you in with the plot slowly unfolding and the continuation of Snake's story. Suddenly as a unexpected shock to everyone, gamers are soon placed in the perspective of a new character, Jack, a.k.a. Raiden. We are now playing as a whiny, snobbish and clueless rookie who gets in annoying conversations with his girlfriend, Rose. Why the developers chose to use the names 'Jack' and 'Rose' from the movie Titanic is beyond anyone's comprehension. Also, with film music composer Harry Gregson-Williams handling composition duties, it hints that Konami was more intent on creating a movie than making a game.
Raiden is without a doubt the star here yet Kojima did an excellent job of hiding it, not to mention tricking and deceiving the whole world into thinking Snake was the only playable character. Nowhere in the previews or even on the packaging was Raiden spoken of. The game has also somewhat lost the gritty military nature of its predecessors, becoming more of a sci-fi fantasy drama. The convoluted storyline that no one wants to figure out and the uninteresting cast of characters (which includes a bisexual vampire and a roller-blading fat guy) don't do the gameplay much justice, which has you mostly defusing explosives as well as babysitting little sisters in between boss battles. Since the entire incident was a Shadow Moses simulation, a majority of the gameplay structure and plot elements are simple rehashes from the first Metal Gear Solid.
The cutscenes and dialogue, which were more tolerable in the first MGS, are lengthy and often downright unbearable. Many games, such as Nintendo's Ocarina of Time and Squaresoft's Vagrant Story, do a great job of balancing gameplay and cinemas. Sons of Liberty, however, does not seem to understand the difference between the two. The movies can be skipped over with ease, but doing so means missing out on vital information on the plot. If gamers want to know more of the story, they will have to sit through the movies, amounting to overly long periods of time. Watching the cinemas will make the game long and boring, while skipping them will make the game incredibly short. It's unrewarding either way you go.
Visually, Sons of Liberty is one of the better-looking PS2 titles, even today. The in-game and demo music, sound effects and voice-acting will be some of the best you will ever hear in a console game. The inclusion of the first-person viewpoint is also a welcome addition to the franchise. The story is definitely difficult to fully comprehend, but most players will give up trying to even care anyway. These stand-out aspects still cannot save Sons of Liberty from falling into the category of games that emphasize cinematics over gaming substance. The game tries hard to give its life message, in which we are treated to a well-deserved ending. But what someone has to endure to see that ending is just not worth it. Not even Solid Snake's Tanker Chapter helps heighten the replay value and fun factor. For those who do value gameplay as the dominant characteristic of games, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty will simply pass as a title that is disappointing. With The Twin Snakes and Snake Eater joining the series, Sons of Liberty should be easily forgotten (or at least remembered for its unforgiving experience). | 0 | negative | [
"Metal Gear Solid appeared on the PlayStation back in 1998.",
"Next-gen gameplay, a deep storyline and top-notch visuals and sound made it a breakthrough for the industry.",
"Not only was it a revolutionary title for its time that pushed the console to its limits, but it was supposedly a good sign of things to come.",
"That outcome would ultimately be its sequel, Sons of Liberty, one of the most anticipated of all games.",
"The return of hero Solid Snake gave gamers another chance to experience espionage action once again, but given its reputation for its movie qualities over gameplay, when does a game stop being a game?",
"Sons of Liberty answers this and much more.",
"Everyone was relieved to know Solid Snake made a comeback.",
"With his newly formed team with Otacon, their mission objective was to discover the circumstances surrounding the new Metal Gear and make it known to the public.",
"It started out great, drawing you in with the plot slowly unfolding and the continuation of Snake's story.",
"Suddenly as a unexpected shock to everyone, gamers are soon placed in the perspective of a new character, Jack, a.",
"k.a. Raiden.",
"We are now playing as a whiny, snobbish and clueless rookie who gets in annoying conversations with his girlfriend, Rose.",
"Why the developers chose to use the names 'Jack' and 'Rose' from the movie Titanic is beyond anyone's comprehension.",
"Also, with film music composer Harry Gregson-Williams handling composition duties, it hints that Konami was more intent on creating a movie than making a game.",
"Raiden is without a doubt the star here yet Kojima did an excellent job of hiding it, not to mention tricking and deceiving the whole world into thinking Snake was the only playable character.",
"Nowhere in the previews or even on the packaging was Raiden spoken of.",
"The game has also somewhat lost the gritty military nature of its predecessors, becoming more of a sci-fi fantasy drama.",
"The convoluted storyline that no one wants to figure out and the uninteresting cast of characters (which includes a bisexual vampire and a roller-blading fat guy) don't do the gameplay much justice, which has you mostly defusing explosives as well as babysitting little sisters in between boss battles.",
"Since the entire incident was a Shadow Moses simulation, a majority of the gameplay structure and plot elements are simple rehashes from the first Metal Gear Solid.",
"The cutscenes and dialogue, which were more tolerable in the first MGS, are lengthy and often downright unbearable.",
"Many games, such as Nintendo's Ocarina of Time and Squaresoft's Vagrant Story, do a great job of balancing gameplay and cinemas.",
"Sons of Liberty, however, does not seem to understand the difference between the two.",
"The movies can be skipped over with ease, but doing so means missing out on vital information on the plot.",
"If gamers want to know more of the story, they will have to sit through the movies, amounting to overly long periods of time.",
"Watching the cinemas will make the game long and boring, while skipping them will make the game incredibly short.",
"It's unrewarding either way you go.",
"Visually, Sons of Liberty is one of the better-looking PS2 titles, even today.",
"The in-game and demo music, sound effects and voice-acting will be some of the best you will ever hear in a console game.",
"The inclusion of the first-person viewpoint is also a welcome addition to the franchise.",
"The story is definitely difficult to fully comprehend, but most players will give up trying to even care anyway.",
"These stand-out aspects still cannot save Sons of Liberty from falling into the category of games that emphasize cinematics over gaming substance.",
"The game tries hard to give its life message, in which we are treated to a well-deserved ending.",
"But what someone has to endure to see that ending is just not worth it.",
"Not even Solid Snake's Tanker Chapter helps heighten the replay value and fun factor.",
"For those who do value gameplay as the dominant characteristic of games, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty will simply pass as a title that is disappointing.",
"With The Twin Snakes and Snake Eater joining the series, Sons of Liberty should be easily forgotten (or at least remembered for its unforgiving experience)."
]
|
The bottom part is what I wrote thinking and looking at the photo Just knowing that I was getting what has been Weller's mainstay for 50 years.
LIE LIE LIE LIKE A RUG! Which is another way to say a "BEAR FACED LIE" Or LAY as in getting hmmmmmm I can not say that word on hear as this is not TV. Nothing about this pistol style soldering gun reflects the older ones. Normally it is new and improved right? Not in this case. Speaking of CASE that is the only new part that is worth a dang, Blow molded cases are really nice, Too bad the handle piece of the gun isn't at least made of that grade of plastic. I would have settled for the old handle rather than the new style which is ba terrible grade of reused recycled caca. The posts that hold the copper tip they screwed up with as well. Come one set screws for a joint that has constant heat and cool cycle. The old style with the nuts over the tip metal worked just fine. If it ain't broke you do not have to go out and break it dummy. WHAT YOU CAN'T even get the product labels on straight. Hey there us a sot cast into the handle for them to fit inside the handle. I hope to find a way to take photos and show how bad this stuff is.
Tell you what Weller send me the old style Handle you can send the lables with the backing on them I can at least get them put on straight. Send me new posts that have the nuts that screw onto and hold the tip to them. also a new tip with the nuts to hold them on. The proper type of trigger switch that lets the light dim when you do the one stage two stage type. that has a focus lens in the bulb/ I have not wanted to take it apart to see how bad it is in side so let us leave it at that OK Weller Or at least send me the parts list for the old style guns so I can build one from scratch. If you do that I can find a few illegal aliens to start assembling them I could sell them much fast than you can The word will get out in a heart beat,
dray
"""""My Mom got me one of these so I could solder some little things I needed to solder together. Hey we lived out a ways and she got them with S&H Green Stamps. Yes I did learn to solder much better with other types later on still Every time I see one I think back to then. Back in the 70's I taught soldering classes at both Litton Ind and JPL in LA. One of my demo's was to show folks how to write their name with 22ga rosin multi core solder using one of these guns on low power and with a special home made tip I built out of solid copper wire.
To this day they still make these guns the same as they always have and I hope they always will. It is funny these guns cost $26 back then,,,, Let us say almost 50 years ago. and the still cost the same to this day. Course minimum wage was only 90 cents an hour back then. Hey I drove a tractor and got a dollar an hour plus room and board in the bunk house. After dinner we would get together some of us and walk the three miles to the general store use the pay phone their. A local call cost a dime. Or spit on a penny and slide it just right and you got back fifteen cents change. Opps is their a statue of limitations on that I hope. I never call out of state.
dray | 0 | negative | [
"The bottom part is what I wrote thinking and looking at the photo Just knowing that I was getting what has been Weller's mainstay for 50 years.",
"LIE LIE LIE LIKE A RUG!",
"Which is another way to say a \"BEAR FACED LIE\" Or LAY as in getting hmmmmmm I can not say that word on hear as this is not TV.",
"Nothing about this pistol style soldering gun reflects the older ones.",
"Normally it is new and improved right?",
"Not in this case.",
"Speaking of CASE that is the only new part that is worth a dang, Blow molded cases are really nice, Too bad the handle piece of the gun isn't at least made of that grade of plastic.",
"I would have settled for the old handle rather than the new style which is ba terrible grade of reused recycled caca.",
"The posts that hold the copper tip they screwed up with as well.",
"Come one set screws for a joint that has constant heat and cool cycle.",
"The old style with the nuts over the tip metal worked just fine.",
"If it ain't broke you do not have to go out and break it dummy.",
"WHAT YOU CAN'T even get the product labels on straight.",
"Hey there us a sot cast into the handle for them to fit inside the handle.",
"I hope to find a way to take photos and show how bad this stuff is.",
"Tell you what Weller send me the old style Handle you can send the lables with the backing on them I can at least get them put on straight.",
"Send me new posts that have the nuts that screw onto and hold the tip to them.",
"also a new tip with the nuts to hold them on.",
"The proper type of trigger switch that lets the light dim when you do the one stage two stage type.",
"that has a focus lens in the bulb/ I have not wanted to take it apart to see how bad it is in side so let us leave it at that OK Weller Or at least send me the parts list for the old style guns so I can build one from scratch.",
"If you do that I can find a few illegal aliens to start assembling them I could sell them much fast than you can The word will get out in a heart beat,\n\ndray\n\n\"\"\"\"\"My Mom got me one of these so I could solder some little things I needed to solder together.",
"Hey we lived out a ways and she got them with S&H Green Stamps.",
"Yes I did learn to solder much better with other types later on still Every time I see one I think back to then.",
"Back in the 70's I taught soldering classes at both Litton Ind and JPL in LA.",
"One of my demo's was to show folks how to write their name with 22ga rosin multi core solder using one of these guns on low power and with a special home made tip I built out of solid copper wire.",
"To this day they still make these guns the same as they always have and I hope they always will.",
"It is funny these guns cost $26 back then,,,, Let us say almost 50 years ago.",
"and the still cost the same to this day.",
"Course minimum wage was only 90 cents an hour back then.",
"Hey I drove a tractor and got a dollar an hour plus room and board in the bunk house.",
"After dinner we would get together some of us and walk the three miles to the general store use the pay phone their.",
"A local call cost a dime.",
"Or spit on a penny and slide it just right and you got back fifteen cents change.",
"Opps is their a statue of limitations on that I hope.",
"I never call out of state.",
"dray"
]
|
The Flood That Sank George W. Bush .
Bush should have fired both men .
There 's been a lot of talk lately about George W. Bush 's legacy in Iraq , and what it means for his brother Jeb 's hopes of following him to the Oval Office .
When he was first elected , in 2000 , Bush 's rough-and-ready demeanor had a Harry Truman cast .
Bush 's incompetence was ultimately responsible for the ineffective federal response from August 29 to September 2 .
Bush , furthermore , embarrassed himself by flying down to the Gulf and claiming that "Brownie" was doing "a heck of a job ."
The national media rightly ripped into Bush like never before .
More than any other event of his White House tenure , Bush 's slow response to Katrina made Americans ask if he was a "bunker" commander , relying too much on cautious paper pushers such as FEMA 's Michael Brown and Homeland Security 's Michael Chertoff .
After the attacks on the United States on September 11 , 2001 , Bush was virtually unseen during the first 11 hours , making only brief statements and effectively ceding the public leadership role in the crisis to New York City mayor Rudolph Giuliani .
Politically , Bush was wounded , never to fully recover , his standing made all the worse as the economy tanked in 2008 .
Just as New Orleans 's levee system catastrophically failed to work -LRB- breaking in about 50 places -RRB- Bush had catastrophically failed to save lives .
Bush chose to fly over New Orleans in Air Force One instead of doing an on-the-ground inspection -- a clear sign of aloofness , indeed , of fear .
Even George W. Bush 's most stalwart supporters cringed at his disconnect from reality .
Bush , like Michael Jackson in his days at Neverland Ranch , was living in a bubble .
Bush was , quite simply -- as Coast Guard first-responder Jimmy Duckworth phrased it -- "out of the game ."
Instead , Bush monitored developments mostly from afar .
On the 10th anniversary of Katrina , with the advantage of hindsight , it 's clear that Bush 's lack of leadership in late summer of 2005 cost his presidency mightily .
Unlike Ronald Reagan , after the Challenger explosion , or Bill Clinton , after the Oklahoma City bombing , Bush had failed to feel the profound implications of the moment as his predecessors had .
But Bush -- a private man by nature -- was never a particularly accessible president or an outwardly sensitive one .
Instead , Bush acted as though he were disinterested in the natural disaster .
No matter how the Bush library in Dallas tries to spin Bush 's Katrina performance , we all know he deserved an F in crisis management . | 0 | negative | [
"The Flood That Sank George W.",
"Bush.",
"Bush should have fired both men.",
"There 's been a lot of talk lately about George W.",
"Bush 's legacy in Iraq , and what it means for his brother Jeb 's hopes of following him to the Oval Office.",
"When he was first elected , in 2000 , Bush 's rough-and-ready demeanor had a Harry Truman cast.",
"Bush 's incompetence was ultimately responsible for the ineffective federal response from August 29 to September 2.",
"Bush , furthermore , embarrassed himself by flying down to the Gulf and claiming that \"Brownie\" was doing \"a heck of a job.",
"\" \nThe national media rightly ripped into Bush like never before.",
"More than any other event of his White House tenure , Bush 's slow response to Katrina made Americans ask if he was a \"bunker\" commander , relying too much on cautious paper pushers such as FEMA 's Michael Brown and Homeland Security 's Michael Chertoff.",
"After the attacks on the United States on September 11 , 2001 , Bush was virtually unseen during the first 11 hours , making only brief statements and effectively ceding the public leadership role in the crisis to New York City mayor Rudolph Giuliani.",
"Politically , Bush was wounded , never to fully recover , his standing made all the worse as the economy tanked in 2008.",
"Just as New Orleans 's levee system catastrophically failed to work -LRB- breaking in about 50 places -RRB- Bush had catastrophically failed to save lives.",
"Bush chose to fly over New Orleans in Air Force One instead of doing an on-the-ground inspection -- a clear sign of aloofness , indeed , of fear.",
"Even George W.",
"Bush 's most stalwart supporters cringed at his disconnect from reality.",
"Bush , like Michael Jackson in his days at Neverland Ranch , was living in a bubble.",
"Bush was , quite simply -- as Coast Guard first-responder Jimmy Duckworth phrased it -- \"out of the game.",
"\" \nInstead , Bush monitored developments mostly from afar.",
"On the 10th anniversary of Katrina , with the advantage of hindsight , it 's clear that Bush 's lack of leadership in late summer of 2005 cost his presidency mightily.",
"Unlike Ronald Reagan , after the Challenger explosion , or Bill Clinton , after the Oklahoma City bombing , Bush had failed to feel the profound implications of the moment as his predecessors had.",
"But Bush -- a private man by nature -- was never a particularly accessible president or an outwardly sensitive one.",
"Instead , Bush acted as though he were disinterested in the natural disaster.",
"No matter how the Bush library in Dallas tries to spin Bush 's Katrina performance , we all know he deserved an F in crisis management."
]
|
Volumen is a compilation of some of Bjrk's wonderful songs filmed by some conceptual directors, along with Bjrk's input no doubt, to mixed success. The music is the best part but that can be heard to better advantage on the cds. The concepts of these great songs left me, for the most part, puzzled and bored. None of the cinematic renditions here of these songs was satisfying, at least none of them came close to the visions I have in my head when I listen to them on the iPod.
The best part of this dvd is Bjrk herself. So beautiful to watch and that voice, unmatched in the history of pop love songs to my way of thinking.
The costumes are good and the makeup evocative. The story lines, to repeat myself, left me cold, often very pretentious, commercial, derivative and shallow.
The soundtrack is from the original cds but poorly reproduced for this dvd. As for the songs, Army of Me is a ripoff of Terry Gilliam's Brazil, Isobel is a puzzling mess of toys and kids, and most disappointing of all, the fantastic dance song I Miss You is done in a cutesy, cheesy animation. I hated it! The best concept here is Human Behavior which has a certain Bjrk-like darkness to it but is still too cutesy and makes little sense, but then that's what this song is all about, There is no logic to human behavior. And there is no logic in most of these half-assed videos either.
This dvd is going straight into the box for the local radio station yearly fund-raising sale. Volumen doesn't exactly suck but almost. Bjrk's charismatic and beautiful persona carried me through, just about anyway, to the end. I started fast forwarding after sitting through the first 6 songs, finally giving up all hope of any satisfaction.
I LOVE Bjrk, and Volumen is not worthy of her brilliance in any way shape or form. | 0 | negative | [
"Volumen is a compilation of some of Bjrk's wonderful songs filmed by some conceptual directors, along with Bjrk's input no doubt, to mixed success.",
"The music is the best part but that can be heard to better advantage on the cds.",
"The concepts of these great songs left me, for the most part, puzzled and bored.",
"None of the cinematic renditions here of these songs was satisfying, at least none of them came close to the visions I have in my head when I listen to them on the iPod.",
"The best part of this dvd is Bjrk herself.",
"So beautiful to watch and that voice, unmatched in the history of pop love songs to my way of thinking.",
"The costumes are good and the makeup evocative.",
"The story lines, to repeat myself, left me cold, often very pretentious, commercial, derivative and shallow.",
"The soundtrack is from the original cds but poorly reproduced for this dvd.",
"As for the songs, Army of Me is a ripoff of Terry Gilliam's Brazil, Isobel is a puzzling mess of toys and kids, and most disappointing of all, the fantastic dance song I Miss You is done in a cutesy, cheesy animation.",
"I hated it!",
"The best concept here is Human Behavior which has a certain Bjrk-like darkness to it but is still too cutesy and makes little sense, but then that's what this song is all about, There is no logic to human behavior.",
"And there is no logic in most of these half-assed videos either.",
"This dvd is going straight into the box for the local radio station yearly fund-raising sale.",
"Volumen doesn't exactly suck but almost.",
"Bjrk's charismatic and beautiful persona carried me through, just about anyway, to the end.",
"I started fast forwarding after sitting through the first 6 songs, finally giving up all hope of any satisfaction.",
"I LOVE Bjrk, and Volumen is not worthy of her brilliance in any way shape or form."
]
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I purchased a Sandisk 4GB SD Chip for this phone, uploaded a 400MB TV show to the chip, and tried to watch it. When I got to the 1 and a half minute mark of a 59 minute show, and the phone read: "Not enough memory for application."
How is that possible? I purchased a 4 GB SD chip for a REASON, Motorola! This phone was rated #5 on CNET's "Best Cell Phones" catagory!
I guess "Best Cell Phone" doesn't mean "Working Video on a Cell Phone", right?
SHAME on putting video on a cell phone that can't handle it, Motorola! If only you had "done the right thing" and kept video capability off the Moto Z9, I WOULDN'T HAVE HAD ANY EXPECTATIONS THAT IT SHOULD WORK!!!
Only 2 stars since, I feel if a cell phone has certain features they should work. Reception IS clear, however I'd ALSO expect less dropped calls for a 2 hundred dollar phone. | 0 | negative | [
"I purchased a Sandisk 4GB SD Chip for this phone, uploaded a 400MB TV show to the chip, and tried to watch it.",
"When I got to the 1 and a half minute mark of a 59 minute show, and the phone read: \"Not enough memory for application.",
"\"\n\nHow is that possible?",
"I purchased a 4 GB SD chip for a REASON, Motorola!",
"This phone was rated #5 on CNET's \"Best Cell Phones\" catagory!",
"I guess \"Best Cell Phone\" doesn't mean \"Working Video on a Cell Phone\", right?",
"SHAME on putting video on a cell phone that can't handle it, Motorola!",
"If only you had \"done the right thing\" and kept video capability off the Moto Z9, I WOULDN'T HAVE HAD ANY EXPECTATIONS THAT IT SHOULD WORK!!!",
"Only 2 stars since, I feel if a cell phone has certain features they should work.",
"Reception IS clear, however I'd ALSO expect less dropped calls for a 2 hundred dollar phone."
]
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Whats the uniqueness? I sadly got two pimples a while after this came in. I had used it on another pimple and didn't see anything so great about it, but thought what the heck lets be all sciency. So my loss was your gain. After 5 days of using both this and a generic brand 5% BP there was not noticeable difference. My gf thought this product might have moisturized more but the results sure didn't show it. Also worth noting Neutrogena makes a formula which 25% BP if you really need acne taken care of. Maybe this has some ingredients that make it more effective or more worthwhile but not for my skin.
Also just because they are in dermatologists office doesnt instill much confidence the product for me. I went to dermatologist in Beverly Hills because my insurance covered it. The guy had no idea what was causing a rash on my face or why it would peal he through everything and the kitchen sink at it and said: we don't really know why this happens but lets see if it works. Also he tried 3 different products on my dark circles under my eyes and none of them worked-- I was not bothered at all by them but he insisted--because guess what he has his own very successful beauty line. I was clearly not his usual clientelle. Once he left the room and his PA said I could get literally the same products minus an ingredient or two that had no appreciable clinical effect mostly OTC. I'm sure there are ancient or homeopathic ingredients that would make a difference in some products. It just seems these doctors have no inclination to actually research it. They just find a sales angle and go with it. | 0 | negative | [
"Whats the uniqueness?",
"I sadly got two pimples a while after this came in.",
"I had used it on another pimple and didn't see anything so great about it, but thought what the heck lets be all sciency.",
"So my loss was your gain.",
"After 5 days of using both this and a generic brand 5% BP there was not noticeable difference.",
"My gf thought this product might have moisturized more but the results sure didn't show it.",
"Also worth noting Neutrogena makes a formula which 25% BP if you really need acne taken care of.",
"Maybe this has some ingredients that make it more effective or more worthwhile but not for my skin.",
"Also just because they are in dermatologists office doesnt instill much confidence the product for me.",
"I went to dermatologist in Beverly Hills because my insurance covered it.",
"The guy had no idea what was causing a rash on my face or why it would peal he through everything and the kitchen sink at it and said: we don't really know why this happens but lets see if it works.",
"Also he tried 3 different products on my dark circles under my eyes and none of them worked-- I was not bothered at all by them but he insisted--because guess what he has his own very successful beauty line.",
"I was clearly not his usual clientelle.",
"Once he left the room and his PA said I could get literally the same products minus an ingredient or two that had no appreciable clinical effect mostly OTC.",
"I'm sure there are ancient or homeopathic ingredients that would make a difference in some products.",
"It just seems these doctors have no inclination to actually research it.",
"They just find a sales angle and go with it."
]
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The good:
1. I actually like the design of the holder. It is very easy to use and adjust.
The bad:
1. Behind where the phone sits, there is a clear transparent piece. This is designed so that you can put a picture in it to view while you're phone isn't in the mount. Not a bad idea, however, mine came with a large gash across the clear plastic. Not a big deal, I just threw that away and had a plain backing.
2. This thing is wobbly. Compared to other mounts I've used this thing wobbles like crazy while driving on normal roads. This probably has to do with the length of the arm.
3. The suction cup is not very well designed. It does fall every so often. I usually would get a week or so between falls by moistening the suction cup area.
The very bad:
1. The mount finally had one too many falls. All of these falls were a distance of less than 2" from the windshield to my dash. On the last fall the pull mechanism for the suction cup broke. The mount is now worthless and thrown away. | 0 | negative | [
"The good:\n1.",
"I actually like the design of the holder.",
"It is very easy to use and adjust.",
"The bad:\n1.",
"Behind where the phone sits, there is a clear transparent piece.",
"This is designed so that you can put a picture in it to view while you're phone isn't in the mount.",
"Not a bad idea, however, mine came with a large gash across the clear plastic.",
"Not a big deal, I just threw that away and had a plain backing.",
"2.",
"This thing is wobbly.",
"Compared to other mounts I've used this thing wobbles like crazy while driving on normal roads.",
"This probably has to do with the length of the arm.",
"3.",
"The suction cup is not very well designed.",
"It does fall every so often.",
"I usually would get a week or so between falls by moistening the suction cup area.",
"The very bad:\n1.",
"The mount finally had one too many falls.",
"All of these falls were a distance of less than 2\" from the windshield to my dash.",
"On the last fall the pull mechanism for the suction cup broke.",
"The mount is now worthless and thrown away."
]
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Are you considering this coffee pot? It's a good deal, but be careful...
I had no idea that the top lid flips up pretty high. I thought the basket slides out on a hinge, which is a popular style. The reason why this might be a problem for you is because many kitchens have cabinets that hang directly above the counters. For me, every time I go to make coffee, I have to pull the machine way out so that the lid has clearance to open. So make sure you grab a tape measure or ruler and check to see that you have 22" of clearance between the counter and the bottom of your cabinets.
The second problem I encountered was when I plugged in the device, and set the digital clock. For some reason, an electronics glitch exists on certain pots where the hours count fast while the minutes remain accurate. When you go to fix the time again, the numbers increment way beyond 12, as if it were suddenly in some kind of 24-hour mode (keep in mind, this machine's time is only a 12-hour clock with an AM/PM indicator, hence the glitch). This glitch doesn't affect the operation of the coffee machine once it begins brewing, but be sure you save the box in case you wind up with one of these quirky clocks and need to return it to Amazon. I was a little too trusting that the machine would be fine and threw my box away.
If the LED clock actually kept Earth time and I didn't have cabinets hanging directly over this coffee maker, then I might give it a few more stars. I can say that it does brew good coffee, at least! | 0 | negative | [
"Are you considering this coffee pot?",
"It's a good deal, but be careful...",
"I had no idea that the top lid flips up pretty high.",
"I thought the basket slides out on a hinge, which is a popular style.",
"The reason why this might be a problem for you is because many kitchens have cabinets that hang directly above the counters.",
"For me, every time I go to make coffee, I have to pull the machine way out so that the lid has clearance to open.",
"So make sure you grab a tape measure or ruler and check to see that you have 22\" of clearance between the counter and the bottom of your cabinets.",
"The second problem I encountered was when I plugged in the device, and set the digital clock.",
"For some reason, an electronics glitch exists on certain pots where the hours count fast while the minutes remain accurate.",
"When you go to fix the time again, the numbers increment way beyond 12, as if it were suddenly in some kind of 24-hour mode (keep in mind, this machine's time is only a 12-hour clock with an AM/PM indicator, hence the glitch).",
"This glitch doesn't affect the operation of the coffee machine once it begins brewing, but be sure you save the box in case you wind up with one of these quirky clocks and need to return it to Amazon.",
"I was a little too trusting that the machine would be fine and threw my box away.",
"If the LED clock actually kept Earth time and I didn't have cabinets hanging directly over this coffee maker, then I might give it a few more stars.",
"I can say that it does brew good coffee, at least!"
]
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Product did not work. Plug it in an nothing happens. I bought this for my son as a Christmas gift. His car was in the shop for an extended period of time. Once he got it back he was excited to put this in his car. As I said, nothing happened, no air, no heat. My husband and I are both engineers so we tried all the setting, in all of our cars and nothing ever worked. The product claims has a one year warranty. I wrote to the company to request a replacement. I have received a response and will try to exchange it. Seems like a simple product and it should have easily worked. | 0 | negative | [
"Product did not work.",
"Plug it in an nothing happens.",
"I bought this for my son as a Christmas gift.",
"His car was in the shop for an extended period of time.",
"Once he got it back he was excited to put this in his car.",
"As I said, nothing happened, no air, no heat.",
"My husband and I are both engineers so we tried all the setting, in all of our cars and nothing ever worked.",
"The product claims has a one year warranty.",
"I wrote to the company to request a replacement.",
"I have received a response and will try to exchange it.",
"Seems like a simple product and it should have easily worked."
]
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We have tested quite a number of Sudoku handheld games, both for the DS and PSP. My boyfriend is a Sudoku addict! I honestly have to say that Sudoku Mania is the *worst* of anything we have tried.
You can chose a few options - the difficulty of the puzzle, the number of items per grid (2x2, 3x3) and solving with numbers or symbols. You also choose the theme of your puzzle, which change the look and feel of the game. Then you launch into the automatically generated puzzle.
The layout they chose to use is simply awful. The top display shows the puzzle. The bottom area has four TINY arrows that you can click on to move your "selection cube" up, down, left or right. You have to click precisely to move your cursor around. So you're watching the top screen and clicking in tiny spots on the bottom screen to position your cursor to the cube you want to work on. Yes, you can use the D-Pad as well.
Once you select a spot, you use the stylus to tap ONE NUMBER to put into that cube. You can't put in several numbers to indicate what you are currently working on!! Did the developers even play Sudoku before developing this game? No other game misses this most basic technique of playing Sudoku.
Oh, if you put an incorrect number in - where the number is already in a row or column - it flashes. So much for using your brain to solve the puzzle. Not that you really can solve some of these puzzles - their autogenerator seems to have faults and not all games are intuitively solvable.
All of these issues would already have put this game at the bottom of the list, but even their font choices are poor! Looking at the grid, some of the numbers look like other numbers. The contrast is poor so it's hard to see any of them. Again, these are basic issues that really should have been fixed. It's rather obvious that these guys were out to capitalize on the Sukoku mania and figured that once someone bought the game because it said "Sudoku", they'd be unable to return it.
With all the other Sudoku games out on the market, there's really no reason to get this one.
Rating: 1/5 | 0 | negative | [
"We have tested quite a number of Sudoku handheld games, both for the DS and PSP.",
"My boyfriend is a Sudoku addict!",
"I honestly have to say that Sudoku Mania is the *worst* of anything we have tried.",
"You can chose a few options - the difficulty of the puzzle, the number of items per grid (2x2, 3x3) and solving with numbers or symbols.",
"You also choose the theme of your puzzle, which change the look and feel of the game.",
"Then you launch into the automatically generated puzzle.",
"The layout they chose to use is simply awful.",
"The top display shows the puzzle.",
"The bottom area has four TINY arrows that you can click on to move your \"selection cube\" up, down, left or right.",
"You have to click precisely to move your cursor around.",
"So you're watching the top screen and clicking in tiny spots on the bottom screen to position your cursor to the cube you want to work on.",
"Yes, you can use the D-Pad as well.",
"Once you select a spot, you use the stylus to tap ONE NUMBER to put into that cube.",
"You can't put in several numbers to indicate what you are currently working on!!",
"Did the developers even play Sudoku before developing this game?",
"No other game misses this most basic technique of playing Sudoku.",
"Oh, if you put an incorrect number in - where the number is already in a row or column - it flashes.",
"So much for using your brain to solve the puzzle.",
"Not that you really can solve some of these puzzles - their autogenerator seems to have faults and not all games are intuitively solvable.",
"All of these issues would already have put this game at the bottom of the list, but even their font choices are poor!",
"Looking at the grid, some of the numbers look like other numbers.",
"The contrast is poor so it's hard to see any of them.",
"Again, these are basic issues that really should have been fixed.",
"It's rather obvious that these guys were out to capitalize on the Sukoku mania and figured that once someone bought the game because it said \"Sudoku\", they'd be unable to return it.",
"With all the other Sudoku games out on the market, there's really no reason to get this one.",
"Rating: 1/5"
]
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What makes us human is our propensity for mistakes-both verbal and written. Although technology hasn't yet developed a magic device to erase the volume of misspoken words we wish we hadnt uttered to our loved ones and friends, both Paper Mate and Pentel have when it comes to correcting written documents. The market for office correction fluids is significant. There are many to consider-from bottles, to tape dispensers to pens and then some. I do quite a bit of writing as it is my craft in life and have used nearly every conceivable new product on the market. Sometimes, the original is hard to beat and Im not certain that the wheel needs to be reinvented in this arena. Consider the Presto Jumbo Correction Pen by Pentel.
Product Advantages:
1. Ideal for correcting small errors in text-particularly, punctuation, symbols or numerical errors.
2. This is an ozone-safe, fine point (extremely small diameter) 0.4 oz metal tip correction pen with an integral mixer and plastic dispenser.
3. The cap serves as an integral pocket clip for those prone to mistakes.
4. Product is manufactured in Japan.
Product Concerns:
1. This unit is poorly engineered and designed for correcting larger text fields or errors as opposed to isolated punctuation. The metal tip is too small in diameter to efficiently distribute the fluid evenly over larger text-a huge disadvantage if you have much to correct.
2. Corrections with this product, when used as directed, will leave a glossy surface which may be noticeable on most paper stocks and surfaces-no better than traditional bottles of correction fluid with a brush or foam applicator. You will need to take this into consideration, particularly for important projects demanding scrutiny-i.e. art, sheet music or other sensitive projects.
3. Directions for proper storage of the product on the product label are confusing and incompatible with product design. The Directions state: Store point up with cap on. However, the bottom of the unit is oval and impossible to do without balancing the product against a fixed object. It it not designed to stand point up independently.
4. The metal point is relatively sharp and not designed to move effortlessly over the correction field. In fact, if used with too much pressure, the tip itself is capable of damaging the correction field.
5. On initial and successive uses, the tip can clog, requiring a second depression of the tip to clear the dried residue.
Recommendations:
1. Unless you are using this to address extremely fine, limited corrections, I cannot recommend this product for the above-cited reasons. I have had consistently better results using traditional Liquid Paper correction fluids with a dense foam applicator as well as a correction tape dispenser-all at nearly 1/3rd of the price of this reviewed product.
2. Expensive, over-rated and not designed for flawless applications to larger correction fields. CD | 0 | negative | [
"What makes us human is our propensity for mistakes-both verbal and written.",
"Although technology hasn't yet developed a magic device to erase the volume of misspoken words we wish we hadnt uttered to our loved ones and friends, both Paper Mate and Pentel have when it comes to correcting written documents.",
"The market for office correction fluids is significant.",
"There are many to consider-from bottles, to tape dispensers to pens and then some.",
"I do quite a bit of writing as it is my craft in life and have used nearly every conceivable new product on the market.",
"Sometimes, the original is hard to beat and Im not certain that the wheel needs to be reinvented in this arena.",
"Consider the Presto Jumbo Correction Pen by Pentel.",
"Product Advantages:\n\n1.",
"Ideal for correcting small errors in text-particularly, punctuation, symbols or numerical errors.",
"2.",
"This is an ozone-safe, fine point (extremely small diameter) 0.",
"4 oz metal tip correction pen with an integral mixer and plastic dispenser.",
"3.",
"The cap serves as an integral pocket clip for those prone to mistakes.",
"4.",
"Product is manufactured in Japan.",
"Product Concerns:\n\n1.",
"This unit is poorly engineered and designed for correcting larger text fields or errors as opposed to isolated punctuation.",
"The metal tip is too small in diameter to efficiently distribute the fluid evenly over larger text-a huge disadvantage if you have much to correct.",
"2.",
"Corrections with this product, when used as directed, will leave a glossy surface which may be noticeable on most paper stocks and surfaces-no better than traditional bottles of correction fluid with a brush or foam applicator.",
"You will need to take this into consideration, particularly for important projects demanding scrutiny-i.",
"e. art, sheet music or other sensitive projects.",
"3.",
"Directions for proper storage of the product on the product label are confusing and incompatible with product design.",
"The Directions state: Store point up with cap on.",
"However, the bottom of the unit is oval and impossible to do without balancing the product against a fixed object.",
"It it not designed to stand point up independently.",
"4.",
"The metal point is relatively sharp and not designed to move effortlessly over the correction field.",
"In fact, if used with too much pressure, the tip itself is capable of damaging the correction field.",
"5.",
"On initial and successive uses, the tip can clog, requiring a second depression of the tip to clear the dried residue.",
"Recommendations:\n\n1.",
"Unless you are using this to address extremely fine, limited corrections, I cannot recommend this product for the above-cited reasons.",
"I have had consistently better results using traditional Liquid Paper correction fluids with a dense foam applicator as well as a correction tape dispenser-all at nearly 1/3rd of the price of this reviewed product.",
"2.",
"Expensive, over-rated and not designed for flawless applications to larger correction fields.",
"CD"
]
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I have purchased fairly cheap holders from Motorola and they lasted a while. This holster did not last a couple weeks. First of all the shipping took forever. I did not get the product until January even though I ordered it November 25th. In addition to that, the holder has not stood up at all to any degree of use. The pieces around the openings started breaking in the first week. Then the rest of the edges started chipping off bit by bit, including the corners, and left jagged edges. The kickstand also broke off in the first 1-2 weeks of use.
I absolutely would NOT recommend this product at all. Not even for $1. Not worth the time invested in putting it on. | 0 | negative | [
"I have purchased fairly cheap holders from Motorola and they lasted a while.",
"This holster did not last a couple weeks.",
"First of all the shipping took forever.",
"I did not get the product until January even though I ordered it November 25th.",
"In addition to that, the holder has not stood up at all to any degree of use.",
"The pieces around the openings started breaking in the first week.",
"Then the rest of the edges started chipping off bit by bit, including the corners, and left jagged edges.",
"The kickstand also broke off in the first 1-2 weeks of use.",
"I absolutely would NOT recommend this product at all.",
"Not even for $1.",
"Not worth the time invested in putting it on."
]
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Italian horror will never be seen as art to the masses. Even the hardcore fans admit to the cheesiness as being part of the attraction to them, but even though it's a trashy kind of genre, you can screw up! Lucio Fulci screwed up here. To people now taking an interest in Fulci, I'm sure this dvd cover has stared out at you from the shelf at the store and beckoned you to take it home . Don't listen to it! Yeah, it's Fulci, and yeah, it's from Anchor Bay, but don't let that fool you. Manhattan Baby is BAD, even for a Fulci film. With most of his horror films you could always guarantee to have a fun viewing experience, but this is actually quite painful. Everything you love about his previous works is nowhere to be found here. Fulci was actually trying to make a real horror film with suspense and stuff. Many directors accomplish this, but Fulci never has, and he certainly doesn't here. Fulci's films excel in atmosphere, music, gore, cheesiness and just downright strangeness. This film has none of that. It's basically a reworking of the Charleton Heston mummy flick, The Awakening-which was no masterpiece, but better than this. The only purpose this dvd will serve is to make your Italian horror dvd collection look bigger, coz it will get only one or maybe two viewings-mark my words! You just may be better off investing in a Kiss Koffin. That will at least get more use. | 0 | negative | [
"Italian horror will never be seen as art to the masses.",
"Even the hardcore fans admit to the cheesiness as being part of the attraction to them, but even though it's a trashy kind of genre, you can screw up!",
"Lucio Fulci screwed up here.",
"To people now taking an interest in Fulci, I'm sure this dvd cover has stared out at you from the shelf at the store and beckoned you to take it home.",
"Don't listen to it!",
"Yeah, it's Fulci, and yeah, it's from Anchor Bay, but don't let that fool you.",
"Manhattan Baby is BAD, even for a Fulci film.",
"With most of his horror films you could always guarantee to have a fun viewing experience, but this is actually quite painful.",
"Everything you love about his previous works is nowhere to be found here.",
"Fulci was actually trying to make a real horror film with suspense and stuff.",
"Many directors accomplish this, but Fulci never has, and he certainly doesn't here.",
"Fulci's films excel in atmosphere, music, gore, cheesiness and just downright strangeness.",
"This film has none of that.",
"It's basically a reworking of the Charleton Heston mummy flick, The Awakening-which was no masterpiece, but better than this.",
"The only purpose this dvd will serve is to make your Italian horror dvd collection look bigger, coz it will get only one or maybe two viewings-mark my words!",
"You just may be better off investing in a Kiss Koffin.",
"That will at least get more use."
]
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Dallas Mavericks investigating sexual misconduct claims
The Sports Illustrated story also detailed the teamâs handling of the domestic assault case against Earl K. Sneed a writer on Mavs.com whose employment was terminated this week. Sneed was arrested in 2012 on suspicion of assaulting his then-girlfriend who fractured her right wrist and suffered bruises to her arms and chest.
Sneed was arrested at the NBA team's facility two months after the incident and eventually pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault according to Sports Illustrated. In the report Sneed then had another violent incident in 2014 with a fellow Mavericks employee whose face was left swollen after the assault.
The woman reported the incident with Sneed to her immediate supervisor and Pittman. Pittman informed the woman of Sneed 's prior arrest according to Sports Illustrated.
âI was aware of it " Cuban told Sports Illustrated. "I also suggested that we put him through domestic violence training class and then create a zero tolerance policy that included a variety of things ⦠I donât want this to be incorrect. I donât want you to think I misled you. We took this very seriously.â
Sneed erased all his tweets and then deleted his account late Tuesday night. His Instagram account was still active.
Late Tuesday Sneed released a statement to The Dallas Morning News: "While both instances described in the report are damning and language used is not accurate the two relationships described in the report are not something I am proud to have been a part of. I underwent much counseling after both situations under the direction of [Mavs vice president of human resources] Buddy Pittman and I feel like I grew from that counseling. I also signed a contract stating that I would not have one-on-one contact or fraternize with female employees after the inaccurately described incident with my female co-worker who was a live-in girlfriend. | 0 | negative | [
"Dallas Mavericks investigating sexual misconduct claims\nThe Sports Illustrated story also detailed the teamâs handling of the domestic assault case against Earl K.",
"Sneed a writer on Mavs.",
"com whose employment was terminated this week.",
"Sneed was arrested in 2012 on suspicion of assaulting his then-girlfriend who fractured her right wrist and suffered bruises to her arms and chest.",
"Sneed was arrested at the NBA team's facility two months after the incident and eventually pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault according to Sports Illustrated.",
"In the report Sneed then had another violent incident in 2014 with a fellow Mavericks employee whose face was left swollen after the assault.",
"The woman reported the incident with Sneed to her immediate supervisor and Pittman.",
"Pittman informed the woman of Sneed 's prior arrest according to Sports Illustrated.",
"âI was aware of it \" Cuban told Sports Illustrated.",
"\"I also suggested that we put him through domestic violence training class and then create a zero tolerance policy that included a variety of things ⦠I donât want this to be incorrect.",
"I donât want you to think I misled you.",
"We took this very seriously.",
"â\n Sneed erased all his tweets and then deleted his account late Tuesday night.",
"His Instagram account was still active.",
"Late Tuesday Sneed released a statement to The Dallas Morning News: \"While both instances described in the report are damning and language used is not accurate the two relationships described in the report are not something I am proud to have been a part of.",
"I underwent much counseling after both situations under the direction of [Mavs vice president of human resources] Buddy Pittman and I feel like I grew from that counseling.",
"I also signed a contract stating that I would not have one-on-one contact or fraternize with female employees after the inaccurately described incident with my female co-worker who was a live-in girlfriend."
]
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I absolutely love Kong toys and buy them regularly for my 4 dogs. However, this was an extremely disappointing purchase.
We would use this on our morning walk for about 30 mins for one of our dogs to play fetch with.
It literally lasted less than a week before it all fell apart.
Extremely disappointing as it was only used on our walk.
I must say I purchased this chuckit ball on a rope at the same time and this is extremely good quality and sturdy. Maybe we will start purchasing more from the Chuckit range as they seem a lot more hardwearing & better quality than the Kong toys.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008APMKO6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 | 0 | negative | [
"I absolutely love Kong toys and buy them regularly for my 4 dogs.",
"However, this was an extremely disappointing purchase.",
"We would use this on our morning walk for about 30 mins for one of our dogs to play fetch with.",
"It literally lasted less than a week before it all fell apart.",
"Extremely disappointing as it was only used on our walk.",
"I must say I purchased this chuckit ball on a rope at the same time and this is extremely good quality and sturdy.",
"Maybe we will start purchasing more from the Chuckit range as they seem a lot more hardwearing & better quality than the Kong toys.",
"https://www.",
"amazon.",
"com/gp/product/B008APMKO6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?",
"ie=UTF8&psc=1"
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When we got our 2nd cat I noticed our regular litter wasn't doing the trick so I decided to try something new. My sister in law who has 2 rather large cats and a small-ish apartment recommented TWBCL so I picked up a bag. This litter did not kick up dust when I poured it into the pan, but that's the only good thing I can say about this litter. My cats tried to eat the litter initially, but then took to using it. There is NO ODOR CONTROL whatsoever. My cats are great about "covering their tracks" in the box and I feed them a high quality cat food. It was as if I did not have any litter in their box at all. It also does not clump like the bag claims to do. I scoop daily. The clumps were not solid and crumbled regularly. Also the litter would barely cling to the solids. It also did not keep cat waste from gathering in the corners or the bottom of the box. My black kitten would come out of the box with her paws covered with a fine film of yellow, and our floor was getting covered in what looked like sawdust. I finally got fed up and threw everything out...the litter and the box...and am starting over again with a new brand of litter and pan. | 0 | negative | [
"When we got our 2nd cat I noticed our regular litter wasn't doing the trick so I decided to try something new.",
"My sister in law who has 2 rather large cats and a small-ish apartment recommented TWBCL so I picked up a bag.",
"This litter did not kick up dust when I poured it into the pan, but that's the only good thing I can say about this litter.",
"My cats tried to eat the litter initially, but then took to using it.",
"There is NO ODOR CONTROL whatsoever.",
"My cats are great about \"covering their tracks\" in the box and I feed them a high quality cat food.",
"It was as if I did not have any litter in their box at all.",
"It also does not clump like the bag claims to do.",
"I scoop daily.",
"The clumps were not solid and crumbled regularly.",
"Also the litter would barely cling to the solids.",
"It also did not keep cat waste from gathering in the corners or the bottom of the box.",
"My black kitten would come out of the box with her paws covered with a fine film of yellow, and our floor was getting covered in what looked like sawdust.",
"I finally got fed up and threw everything out...",
"the litter and the box...",
"and am starting over again with a new brand of litter and pan."
]
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LONG review with spoilers.
This started out so promising, a 3 possibly a 4 star book with great writing, a dark and mysterious alpha hero in search of revenge and an intelligent heroine with her own, much milder past. At the 37% mark, thank you Kindle for accuracy, I had my first doubts then, later, smart characters doing stupid things ruined it.
Mikhael, the H has come to England to exact revenge on Charles, smug, self-satisfied, VERY ambitious fiancee of Sara, the beloved cousin to Hs BF. Charles is also a very evil doer. VERY as in not a fun bad guy, but a gross bad guy that needs to die a horrible death. [He not only owns various kinds of brothels (your run of the mill whorehouse, BDSM brothel where one can be beaten or beat, and, oh joy, a brothel that specialize in young children and virgins). Charles likes to frequent them as an avid customer as well especially after seeing his upper crust, self-contained fiancee. Charles the villain wants an earldom and wants Sara, daughter of a Duke, to help him get the status update. Sara was mildly crippled in her first season, lost out on love, and wants to get married, Shes a smart cookie, likes Charles enough, adores his daughter, and figures what the heck, so to speak.
In the quest for revenge, and to save Sara from marrying a sanctimonious whoremonger, the H seduces Sara at her own engagement ball. The shark started jumping at this point. From here on end, ranting spoiler
Under the ploy of telling Sara what a rotter her fiancee is, she and the H end up in the library during the ball. He doesnt just kiss her, but he seduces her to the point she is partially disrobed when her father, cousin, and fiancee come in. I did not buy it. Yes, the h was attracted to the H, but she is an intelligent and honorable woman. No way did I buy the nipple exposure. It was a cheap shot at implying overwhelming passion. Just as well he did it though, as Charles the evil fiancee not only calIs her a slut, but a cripple in need of a husband in front of her father and cousin. Excuse me, what a fine time for a duel.
The H and h end up marrying, and things are looking up. Then the revenge plot goes into full swing. The H is tightening the noose on the evil Charles. As if the brothels weren't enough, Charles has had people killed and arson set for a railroad deal. He needs to die basically. The H has such a specific revenge plot in place its ridiculous. The H wants honor in all ways
The H rescues Jenny, one of the girls from the virgin/pedophile brothel, while leaving the rest of the girls and children there. Jenny is one of the few characters whose brain cells function from beginning to end of this story. Shes a feisty and sweet girl who just wants a chance at life as well as a chance to spit on the evil guys grave. She ends up with her own little romance which she really deserved.
Angst, angst, and more angst. When I finally gave up the ghost is when the h finds out that Charles daughter was kidnapped in Jennys stead and was taken to the virgin/pedophile brothel. Jenny tells the h not to go, but the h has to rescue the little girl. Jenny says take lots of backup. Does the h take a battalion of the guards the H has left behind? No. The h runs off with the Hs turbaned sidekick to one of the most evil characters in the book. Spare me from good, smart characters turned criminally stupid. Really. One guy. One guy against the manager of a brothel that buys and sells young girls and children that are there against their will. The very brother that is OWNED by her spurned and vengeful ex-fiancee? If the h had been an impetuous character I might have bought it, but shes intelligent AND she has been warned and told what a total creep her ex-fiancee is. Right into the lions den she goes. To make matters worse, the evil ex-fiancee who monologues about the evils of women as he debauches virgins, pops into the room to check out the latest virgin only to find out its his kidnapped daughter. Hes horrified..
Such a promising start. Great writing, interesting characters, intricate plot, but the two main characters degenerated into such stupidity I couldn't get beyond it. The H I could handle as his reasons for wanting revenge are clear and understandable. ..[Charles the evil fiancee met him when he was ten and a slave in Tripoli (I think). Charles bought the H who thought he would be freed. Charles proceeded to sodomize him, beat him, then gave him away to be turned into a eunuch.
Oh yeah, and the evil fiancee mildly blackmails the Duke, the h's father, because her dad went to the BDSM brothel for a little paddling as he felt lost after his wife died. I guess that's the eighth stage of grief: spank me. The dad doesn't feel bad about encouraginghis only daughter to accept the creep's hand because he's still a gentleman. | 0 | negative | [
"LONG review with spoilers.",
"This started out so promising, a 3 possibly a 4 star book with great writing, a dark and mysterious alpha hero in search of revenge and an intelligent heroine with her own, much milder past.",
"At the 37% mark, thank you Kindle for accuracy, I had my first doubts then, later, smart characters doing stupid things ruined it.",
"Mikhael, the H has come to England to exact revenge on Charles, smug, self-satisfied, VERY ambitious fiancee of Sara, the beloved cousin to Hs BF.",
"Charles is also a very evil doer.",
"VERY as in not a fun bad guy, but a gross bad guy that needs to die a horrible death.",
"[He not only owns various kinds of brothels (your run of the mill whorehouse, BDSM brothel where one can be beaten or beat, and, oh joy, a brothel that specialize in young children and virgins).",
"Charles likes to frequent them as an avid customer as well especially after seeing his upper crust, self-contained fiancee.",
"Charles the villain wants an earldom and wants Sara, daughter of a Duke, to help him get the status update.",
"Sara was mildly crippled in her first season, lost out on love, and wants to get married, Shes a smart cookie, likes Charles enough, adores his daughter, and figures what the heck, so to speak.",
"In the quest for revenge, and to save Sara from marrying a sanctimonious whoremonger, the H seduces Sara at her own engagement ball.",
"The shark started jumping at this point.",
"From here on end, ranting spoiler\n\nUnder the ploy of telling Sara what a rotter her fiancee is, she and the H end up in the library during the ball.",
"He doesnt just kiss her, but he seduces her to the point she is partially disrobed when her father, cousin, and fiancee come in.",
"I did not buy it.",
"Yes, the h was attracted to the H, but she is an intelligent and honorable woman.",
"No way did I buy the nipple exposure.",
"It was a cheap shot at implying overwhelming passion.",
"Just as well he did it though, as Charles the evil fiancee not only calIs her a slut, but a cripple in need of a husband in front of her father and cousin.",
"Excuse me, what a fine time for a duel.",
"The H and h end up marrying, and things are looking up.",
"Then the revenge plot goes into full swing.",
"The H is tightening the noose on the evil Charles.",
"As if the brothels weren't enough, Charles has had people killed and arson set for a railroad deal.",
"He needs to die basically.",
"The H has such a specific revenge plot in place its ridiculous.",
"The H wants honor in all ways\n\nThe H rescues Jenny, one of the girls from the virgin/pedophile brothel, while leaving the rest of the girls and children there.",
"Jenny is one of the few characters whose brain cells function from beginning to end of this story.",
"Shes a feisty and sweet girl who just wants a chance at life as well as a chance to spit on the evil guys grave.",
"She ends up with her own little romance which she really deserved.",
"Angst, angst, and more angst.",
"When I finally gave up the ghost is when the h finds out that Charles daughter was kidnapped in Jennys stead and was taken to the virgin/pedophile brothel.",
"Jenny tells the h not to go, but the h has to rescue the little girl.",
"Jenny says take lots of backup.",
"Does the h take a battalion of the guards the H has left behind?",
"No.",
"The h runs off with the Hs turbaned sidekick to one of the most evil characters in the book.",
"Spare me from good, smart characters turned criminally stupid.",
"Really.",
"One guy.",
"One guy against the manager of a brothel that buys and sells young girls and children that are there against their will.",
"The very brother that is OWNED by her spurned and vengeful ex-fiancee?",
"If the h had been an impetuous character I might have bought it, but shes intelligent AND she has been warned and told what a total creep her ex-fiancee is.",
"Right into the lions den she goes.",
"To make matters worse, the evil ex-fiancee who monologues about the evils of women as he debauches virgins, pops into the room to check out the latest virgin only to find out its his kidnapped daughter.",
"Hes horrified..",
"Such a promising start.",
"Great writing, interesting characters, intricate plot, but the two main characters degenerated into such stupidity I couldn't get beyond it.",
"The H I could handle as his reasons for wanting revenge are clear and understandable.",
"..",
"[Charles the evil fiancee met him when he was ten and a slave in Tripoli (I think).",
"Charles bought the H who thought he would be freed.",
"Charles proceeded to sodomize him, beat him, then gave him away to be turned into a eunuch.",
"Oh yeah, and the evil fiancee mildly blackmails the Duke, the h's father, because her dad went to the BDSM brothel for a little paddling as he felt lost after his wife died.",
"I guess that's the eighth stage of grief: spank me.",
"The dad doesn't feel bad about encouraginghis only daughter to accept the creep's hand because he's still a gentleman."
]
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I love Michael Crichton books. I mean, who doesn't right? This book is not up to par at all compared to his other works. I felt like this book had an excellent premise and could have gone the distance. The beginning was very good and I thought it had promise. All of a sudden, when you get about half way through chapter two, you come to realize your error. This book is just cheesy. If I wanted to watch b flicks on the Syfy channel I would be doing that instead of reading a book. It is hard to believe this is out of the same mind that brought us such books as Jurassic Park and Congo. I might have to start reading the book previews before buying if this becomes a pattern. UGH. | 0 | negative | [
"I love Michael Crichton books.",
"I mean, who doesn't right?",
"This book is not up to par at all compared to his other works.",
"I felt like this book had an excellent premise and could have gone the distance.",
"The beginning was very good and I thought it had promise.",
"All of a sudden, when you get about half way through chapter two, you come to realize your error.",
"This book is just cheesy.",
"If I wanted to watch b flicks on the Syfy channel I would be doing that instead of reading a book.",
"It is hard to believe this is out of the same mind that brought us such books as Jurassic Park and Congo.",
"I might have to start reading the book previews before buying if this becomes a pattern.",
"UGH."
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I purchased this phone unlocked to avoid having a contract through my carrier. Hindsight, I would have rather have gotten a free phone with a $350 early termination fee than went this route. The phone arrived in great condition though the manuals, etc. were all in another language. Not a big deal since I could always get the manual in English online. I just assumed the English version was somehow forgotten in the package. Once the phone was charged up and turned on, I realized I was in for trouble. It was in Arabic. I called HTC, who are fantastic to work with, and they walked me through some steps to get the phone to show English. Unfortunately, every thing they suggested did not work. They finally recommended I return the phone and purchase another HTC Wildfire through a local company. Amazon is great about returns, thankfully, or I'd be up a creek without a paddle. I love their excellent customer service and was assured I would be getting a full refund. This could have ended a lot worse than it did. I could have been out a lot of money. Lesson learned - DO NOT purchase any phone that does not specifically say it's a US version unless you want it in another language. Certainly do not purchase a warehouse deal to save a few bucks because it's likely not to be what you bargained for. | 0 | negative | [
"I purchased this phone unlocked to avoid having a contract through my carrier.",
"Hindsight, I would have rather have gotten a free phone with a $350 early termination fee than went this route.",
"The phone arrived in great condition though the manuals, etc.",
"were all in another language.",
"Not a big deal since I could always get the manual in English online.",
"I just assumed the English version was somehow forgotten in the package.",
"Once the phone was charged up and turned on, I realized I was in for trouble.",
"It was in Arabic.",
"I called HTC, who are fantastic to work with, and they walked me through some steps to get the phone to show English.",
"Unfortunately, every thing they suggested did not work.",
"They finally recommended I return the phone and purchase another HTC Wildfire through a local company.",
"Amazon is great about returns, thankfully, or I'd be up a creek without a paddle.",
"I love their excellent customer service and was assured I would be getting a full refund.",
"This could have ended a lot worse than it did.",
"I could have been out a lot of money.",
"Lesson learned - DO NOT purchase any phone that does not specifically say it's a US version unless you want it in another language.",
"Certainly do not purchase a warehouse deal to save a few bucks because it's likely not to be what you bargained for."
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As stated, the little red Wusthof logo washed off the knife a few weeks we bought it. I also noticed the red printing was kind of offset, like it didn't get placed squarely on the knife handle when it was manufactured, which marred the experience of getting a new product.
I had some initial correspondence with the company, mainly just getting the run around from them, as they strove to find creative ways to blame us for the problem. The knife has never been in the dishwasher, had never had harsh chemicals used on it. We use the purple or blue 3M scrubbers because we have other nice pans, flatware and cutlery.
My husband was using the knife the other day and was surprised it had not been returned. As per, he stated, "If I would have wanted a generic knife, I would have bought a generic knife". I initiated a return today. I will update this if/when they honor the return.
Other than the logo defect it is a decent knife and holds an edge quite well. Knives like this are not sharpened with household knife sharpeners. You need a good quality steel. We use <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/J-A-Henckels-9-Inch-Poly-Sharpening-Steel/dp/B00004RFMA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">J.A. Henckels 9-Inch Poly Sharpening Steel</a>, which is short enough to fit in a drawer. At this moment, it is probably the sharpest knife we have, it is well-balanced and fits the hand nicely.
The 5" Santoku blade is a nice compromise size. It fits in a drawer easily and is great for for light prep of vegtables but is not long enough if you are going to long-cut carrots, potatoes or eggplant.. anything over 4 1/2 inches long or so. | 0 | negative | [
"As stated, the little red Wusthof logo washed off the knife a few weeks we bought it.",
"I also noticed the red printing was kind of offset, like it didn't get placed squarely on the knife handle when it was manufactured, which marred the experience of getting a new product.",
"I had some initial correspondence with the company, mainly just getting the run around from them, as they strove to find creative ways to blame us for the problem.",
"The knife has never been in the dishwasher, had never had harsh chemicals used on it.",
"We use the purple or blue 3M scrubbers because we have other nice pans, flatware and cutlery.",
"My husband was using the knife the other day and was surprised it had not been returned.",
"As per, he stated, \"If I would have wanted a generic knife, I would have bought a generic knife\".",
"I initiated a return today.",
"I will update this if/when they honor the return.",
"Other than the logo defect it is a decent knife and holds an edge quite well.",
"Knives like this are not sharpened with household knife sharpeners.",
"You need a good quality steel.",
"We use <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/J-A-Henckels-9-Inch-Poly-Sharpening-Steel/dp/B00004RFMA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?",
"ie=UTF8\">J.",
"A. Henckels 9-Inch Poly Sharpening Steel</a>, which is short enough to fit in a drawer.",
"At this moment, it is probably the sharpest knife we have, it is well-balanced and fits the hand nicely.",
"The 5\" Santoku blade is a nice compromise size.",
"It fits in a drawer easily and is great for for light prep of vegtables but is not long enough if you are going to long-cut carrots, potatoes or eggplant..",
"anything over 4 1/2 inches long or so."
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I've had nothing but problems since getting this router, which recently came to a head in a 7-hour tech call. During this 7-hour tech call, they had me install a new version of the firmware, which resulted in the router not working at all. Linksys offered to ship me a new one, but I needed it immediately for my work. They told me I would have to pay for rush shipping EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE THE ONES THAT "BROKE" IT!! Their customer service was horrible, so I called the corporate office and found out that there was actually another level of tech support that they never even sent me to. The corporate technician was able to help me by suggesting that I simply get a different type of router (too much interference from my neighbors' wireless systems). Although they had indeed rendered my system useless, they likely would not have been able to fix the original problem. Why couldn't the original tech have just given me this information and saved me the 7 hours out of my workday? I went out and bought a Netgear router that evening, and so far, it's worked excellently. I understand Linksys is supposed to be of superior quality, but if anything goes wrong, don't expect any sort of quality tech support. | 0 | negative | [
"I've had nothing but problems since getting this router, which recently came to a head in a 7-hour tech call.",
"During this 7-hour tech call, they had me install a new version of the firmware, which resulted in the router not working at all.",
"Linksys offered to ship me a new one, but I needed it immediately for my work.",
"They told me I would have to pay for rush shipping EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE THE ONES THAT \"BROKE\" IT!!",
"Their customer service was horrible, so I called the corporate office and found out that there was actually another level of tech support that they never even sent me to.",
"The corporate technician was able to help me by suggesting that I simply get a different type of router (too much interference from my neighbors' wireless systems).",
"Although they had indeed rendered my system useless, they likely would not have been able to fix the original problem.",
"Why couldn't the original tech have just given me this information and saved me the 7 hours out of my workday?",
"I went out and bought a Netgear router that evening, and so far, it's worked excellently.",
"I understand Linksys is supposed to be of superior quality, but if anything goes wrong, don't expect any sort of quality tech support."
]
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Had my polder thermometer lasted longer than 6 months, I would have given it a 4 or 5 star rating.
Having a probe with a cord is a great idea. It is very convenient for monitoring temperatures in ovens or smokers if you don't want to raise the lid. Combined with the temperature alert feature (you can set a temperature to set of the alarm), the polder is very handy. Unfortunately, having gone through two probes, it appears that they are too delicate for this kind of use. It is very easy to damage the cord and then you will get wildly off readings.
My other criticism of the polder is the time that it takes to react to temperature changes and the length of time it takes to get an accurate reading. My Taylor instant read obtains a reading in a few seconds. The polder often takes much longer (15-20 seconds), which can be an issue when checking steaks on a very hot grill.
In summary, don't buy this device unless you want to buying replacement probes frequently. | 0 | negative | [
"Had my polder thermometer lasted longer than 6 months, I would have given it a 4 or 5 star rating.",
"Having a probe with a cord is a great idea.",
"It is very convenient for monitoring temperatures in ovens or smokers if you don't want to raise the lid.",
"Combined with the temperature alert feature (you can set a temperature to set of the alarm), the polder is very handy.",
"Unfortunately, having gone through two probes, it appears that they are too delicate for this kind of use.",
"It is very easy to damage the cord and then you will get wildly off readings.",
"My other criticism of the polder is the time that it takes to react to temperature changes and the length of time it takes to get an accurate reading.",
"My Taylor instant read obtains a reading in a few seconds.",
"The polder often takes much longer (15-20 seconds), which can be an issue when checking steaks on a very hot grill.",
"In summary, don't buy this device unless you want to buying replacement probes frequently."
]
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I was so looking forward to this game and now that I finally got to play it, it is a HUGE disapointment. Sure there are some minor improvements over GT3, but they certainly aren't worthy of all the development time that went into this game.
Those minor improvments are: better graphics, improved physics engine (so they claim), more race tracks, slightly better car selection (a few more American cars now, but still none of the top racing brands, and way too many obscure Japanese cars that no body cares to use anyway. Sure there are 600+ cars but most of them are just cheap filler, like 20 versions of the same car). Most of the added features are just cheap gimmicks, like taking pictures of your cars; who cares???
The biggest thing that's missing is ONLINE PLAY!!! What happened? They promised online play for GT4 and it's not here! With out this major feature there really isn't much reason to buy this game! Now we'll all just have to wait and hope that Forza Motorsport for XBox (which will have online play) will be able to deliver on what GT4 didn't!!
Save yourself $30 hard earned dollars and spend $20 on GT3 instead, and if you already own GT3, don't waste $50 on this minor update. | 0 | negative | [
"I was so looking forward to this game and now that I finally got to play it, it is a HUGE disapointment.",
"Sure there are some minor improvements over GT3, but they certainly aren't worthy of all the development time that went into this game.",
"Those minor improvments are: better graphics, improved physics engine (so they claim), more race tracks, slightly better car selection (a few more American cars now, but still none of the top racing brands, and way too many obscure Japanese cars that no body cares to use anyway.",
"Sure there are 600+ cars but most of them are just cheap filler, like 20 versions of the same car).",
"Most of the added features are just cheap gimmicks, like taking pictures of your cars; who cares???",
"The biggest thing that's missing is ONLINE PLAY!!!",
"What happened?",
"They promised online play for GT4 and it's not here!",
"With out this major feature there really isn't much reason to buy this game!",
"Now we'll all just have to wait and hope that Forza Motorsport for XBox (which will have online play) will be able to deliver on what GT4 didn't!!",
"Save yourself $30 hard earned dollars and spend $20 on GT3 instead, and if you already own GT3, don't waste $50 on this minor update."
]
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Here's the letter I wrote to Numi on 4/8/14 and their response from 4/9/14.
Dear Numi,
I recently tried a sample of your tea during a hotel stay in Ft. Collins, CO. I liked it. Moreover, your vision and values spoke to me and I made a mental note that I wanted to try more of your product.
I'm currently brewing a jasmine green tea that is a mix from a local tea shop, B. Fuller's Mortar & Pestle, as my staple tea. I used to drink Rishi's jasmine, but they changed it and unless I buy the Rishi Jasmine Pearls, it doesn't taste anywhere near as good as it used to. The Rishi Jasmine Pearls are phenomenal, but, fair trade or not, I'm just not lit up by the idea of someone in a developing country hand rolling my tea for me. It seems like an unnecessary use of resources and sort of gross.
My local store's jasmine tea, while it tastes wonderful, isn't fair trade or organic, so I'm looking for a suitable replacement.
I noticed the reviews on your jasmine pearls said to prepare for a disappointment if you were used to drinking the Rishi pearls, but the reviews on your regular jasmine were pretty good. I ordered your Jasmine tea, below, and was really excited to try it. Unfortunately, I think it's pretty awful. The jasmine is nearly non-existent compared to what I'm used to. I don't even think this tastes as good as any random unlabeled green tea I'd expect to be served in a restaurant.
I thought I'd write to let you know and see if you have any advice to share in my journey to find a Jasmine Green tea that tastes amazing and requires less of a small army of peasants to prepare for me. I'd rather share my money to build schools or something than pay people to roll my tea balls. But, then again, maybe these balls really enhance the taste and I'm merely your naive customer trying to understand why I'm dissatisfied with anything less? I don't think this is it because the B. Fuller's Mortar & Pestle loose-leaf Jasmine tastes nearly identical to the Rishi Jasmine Pearls. Are there quality ratings or specific concentrations of jasmine that are measured and I could use to identify something I will enjoy? Or, shall I continue ordering things online, seemingly at random, given my tastes don't align with the reviews of your product in this case. Or, did I just get a bad bag, and I'm wrongly writing off your product based on my single experience?
Thank you for your support,
Gabriel
----------------------
Dear Gabriel,
Thank you so much for contacting us. I'm very sorry that you were disappointed with the Jasmine Green Tea that you purchased.
Our Jasmine Green Tea is one of our most popular teas but we realize that it might not suit all palates. Our Jasmine Green is a full leaf tea that goes through a scenting process of about 2-3 changes of jasmine flowers. The flowers are left overnight so that as they open they release the delicate jasmine scent into the tea.
Based on your comments about your tea preference, I believe that our Jasmine Pearls Green Tea might better suit your palate. Our Jasmine Pearls are a much higher grade of tea, being the top two leaves and bud of the plant. It's the highest quality of our green teas and has won many awards. The Jasmine Pearls also goes through a much heavier scenting process; 5 to 6+ times as opposed to our Jasmine Green Tea.
As for the rolling of the Jasmine Pearls, this is done to preserve the delicate flavors of this tea, as well as keep the leaves intact. We work with farms that we've partnered with for many years, and we know the people there.
A set of quality ratings doesn't exist, but you might turn to some of the tea forums online that list reviews and recommendations beyond those you've tried so far. As for your search for the perfect jasmine, it will be tough to find the quality and flavor of jasmine pearls in a different product, as jasmine pearls are at the top end of the spectrum and alternatives are a step down.
I would be happy to send you a small sample of our Jasmine Green Pearls to try, if you are interested. Please let me know and I can get that out to you quickly.
Thank you again for your feedback, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Kindest regards,
Best regards,
Margie | 0 | negative | [
"Here's the letter I wrote to Numi on 4/8/14 and their response from 4/9/14.",
"Dear Numi,\n\nI recently tried a sample of your tea during a hotel stay in Ft.",
"Collins, CO.",
"I liked it.",
"Moreover, your vision and values spoke to me and I made a mental note that I wanted to try more of your product.",
"I'm currently brewing a jasmine green tea that is a mix from a local tea shop, B.",
"Fuller's Mortar & Pestle, as my staple tea.",
"I used to drink Rishi's jasmine, but they changed it and unless I buy the Rishi Jasmine Pearls, it doesn't taste anywhere near as good as it used to.",
"The Rishi Jasmine Pearls are phenomenal, but, fair trade or not, I'm just not lit up by the idea of someone in a developing country hand rolling my tea for me.",
"It seems like an unnecessary use of resources and sort of gross.",
"My local store's jasmine tea, while it tastes wonderful, isn't fair trade or organic, so I'm looking for a suitable replacement.",
"I noticed the reviews on your jasmine pearls said to prepare for a disappointment if you were used to drinking the Rishi pearls, but the reviews on your regular jasmine were pretty good.",
"I ordered your Jasmine tea, below, and was really excited to try it.",
"Unfortunately, I think it's pretty awful.",
"The jasmine is nearly non-existent compared to what I'm used to.",
"I don't even think this tastes as good as any random unlabeled green tea I'd expect to be served in a restaurant.",
"I thought I'd write to let you know and see if you have any advice to share in my journey to find a Jasmine Green tea that tastes amazing and requires less of a small army of peasants to prepare for me.",
"I'd rather share my money to build schools or something than pay people to roll my tea balls.",
"But, then again, maybe these balls really enhance the taste and I'm merely your naive customer trying to understand why I'm dissatisfied with anything less?",
"I don't think this is it because the B.",
"Fuller's Mortar & Pestle loose-leaf Jasmine tastes nearly identical to the Rishi Jasmine Pearls.",
"Are there quality ratings or specific concentrations of jasmine that are measured and I could use to identify something I will enjoy?",
"Or, shall I continue ordering things online, seemingly at random, given my tastes don't align with the reviews of your product in this case.",
"Or, did I just get a bad bag, and I'm wrongly writing off your product based on my single experience?",
"Thank you for your support,\n\nGabriel\n\n----------------------\n\nDear Gabriel,\n\nThank you so much for contacting us.",
"I'm very sorry that you were disappointed with the Jasmine Green Tea that you purchased.",
"Our Jasmine Green Tea is one of our most popular teas but we realize that it might not suit all palates.",
"Our Jasmine Green is a full leaf tea that goes through a scenting process of about 2-3 changes of jasmine flowers.",
"The flowers are left overnight so that as they open they release the delicate jasmine scent into the tea.",
"Based on your comments about your tea preference, I believe that our Jasmine Pearls Green Tea might better suit your palate.",
"Our Jasmine Pearls are a much higher grade of tea, being the top two leaves and bud of the plant.",
"It's the highest quality of our green teas and has won many awards.",
"The Jasmine Pearls also goes through a much heavier scenting process; 5 to 6+ times as opposed to our Jasmine Green Tea.",
"As for the rolling of the Jasmine Pearls, this is done to preserve the delicate flavors of this tea, as well as keep the leaves intact.",
"We work with farms that we've partnered with for many years, and we know the people there.",
"A set of quality ratings doesn't exist, but you might turn to some of the tea forums online that list reviews and recommendations beyond those you've tried so far.",
"As for your search for the perfect jasmine, it will be tough to find the quality and flavor of jasmine pearls in a different product, as jasmine pearls are at the top end of the spectrum and alternatives are a step down.",
"I would be happy to send you a small sample of our Jasmine Green Pearls to try, if you are interested.",
"Please let me know and I can get that out to you quickly.",
"Thank you again for your feedback, and I look forward to hearing from you.",
"Kindest regards,\n\nBest regards,\n\nMargie"
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At the time I write this review, there are 555 reviews posted for the this Blu-ray version and 555 reviews for the 60th Anniversery DVD version. How is it possible for Amazon to have the same amount of reviews for a Blu-ray that is barely a month old and a DVD that is 3 years old. There is only one way, Amazon takes the DVD reviews and puts them under the Blu-ray product. I'm a huge fan of Amazon, but this practice borderlines false advertising. It's wrong, especially classic movies like this where the movie sells its self.
Amazon has to stop doing this practice. Please start listening to us customers, and please review the exact product we are researching for purchase. We especially want to know the quality of the Blu-ray against the DVD version. There are many Blu-ray versions out there that are not worth the purchase. In fact, the DVD played in a Blu-ray player actually looks and sounds better than the Blu-ray version. We will respect and trust Amazon reviews far more and you will have more loyal customers for it. I want to buy this product. Do I buy the Blu-ray or the 2006 DVD? After 555 reviews - I have no idea!!! | 0 | negative | [
"At the time I write this review, there are 555 reviews posted for the this Blu-ray version and 555 reviews for the 60th Anniversery DVD version.",
"How is it possible for Amazon to have the same amount of reviews for a Blu-ray that is barely a month old and a DVD that is 3 years old.",
"There is only one way, Amazon takes the DVD reviews and puts them under the Blu-ray product.",
"I'm a huge fan of Amazon, but this practice borderlines false advertising.",
"It's wrong, especially classic movies like this where the movie sells its self.",
"Amazon has to stop doing this practice.",
"Please start listening to us customers, and please review the exact product we are researching for purchase.",
"We especially want to know the quality of the Blu-ray against the DVD version.",
"There are many Blu-ray versions out there that are not worth the purchase.",
"In fact, the DVD played in a Blu-ray player actually looks and sounds better than the Blu-ray version.",
"We will respect and trust Amazon reviews far more and you will have more loyal customers for it.",
"I want to buy this product.",
"Do I buy the Blu-ray or the 2006 DVD?",
"After 555 reviews - I have no idea!!!"
]
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I live on a plant based diet. I have soaked this brand almonds in distilled water for over 8 hr. I blend almond milk. the outer skin is still intact. There is absolutely no activity. These almonds are dead!..,.I switched on this occasion from California almonds LLC. there almonds shed otter skin within 5 hr they are alive. It was not broke then why?.....you live and learn. I will not drink dead milk. | 0 | negative | [
"I live on a plant based diet.",
"I have soaked this brand almonds in distilled water for over 8 hr.",
"I blend almond milk.",
"the outer skin is still intact.",
"There is absolutely no activity.",
"These almonds are dead!..",
",.",
"I switched on this occasion from California almonds LLC.",
"there almonds shed otter skin within 5 hr they are alive.",
"It was not broke then why?...",
"..",
"you live and learn.",
"I will not drink dead milk."
]
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I have had quite a few friends beg me to read this novel. So when I was given a copy for my birthday I was looking forward to it. However I had to wade through the truly terrible first 250 pages before the editing and the writing improved. I adore historical books - though I tend to read far more non-fiction - and some scenes were well researched and beautifully crafted. It was almost like there was a change in editor at this point too!
The story is good. The writing is excellent in parts and laughable in its weaker parts. It gets truly terrible and I felt like picking up my pen and editing it myself!
I am so surprised at the number of rave reviews. This novel could not decide what genre it truly was. I was looking for a lot more than this book offered. Do yourself a favour and pick one of the greats instead of this. If I could found out who edited it I would avoid them too! | 0 | negative | [
"I have had quite a few friends beg me to read this novel.",
"So when I was given a copy for my birthday I was looking forward to it.",
"However I had to wade through the truly terrible first 250 pages before the editing and the writing improved.",
"I adore historical books - though I tend to read far more non-fiction - and some scenes were well researched and beautifully crafted.",
"It was almost like there was a change in editor at this point too!",
"The story is good.",
"The writing is excellent in parts and laughable in its weaker parts.",
"It gets truly terrible and I felt like picking up my pen and editing it myself!",
"I am so surprised at the number of rave reviews.",
"This novel could not decide what genre it truly was.",
"I was looking for a lot more than this book offered.",
"Do yourself a favour and pick one of the greats instead of this.",
"If I could found out who edited it I would avoid them too!"
]
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I was very disappointed in this book.
The plot doesn't develop significantly, but that is not my main criticism.
I can see what Martin is doing with the story, and I appreciate it.
It is a build-up, every story needs that.
What lost me was the world-building.
Way too many "characters" and "cultures".
Endless lists of names and relations.
What am I reading, a family tree? Or a travel guide?
I can see why the author might think this makes the world bigger and more realistic etc, but it fails. Why am I wasting my time reading about hundreds of irrelevant not-even-secondary "characters"? Answer: I'm not. I had to do the unthinkable and skim through this verbiage. If you are a speed-reader, this is the perfect book to practice on. I suspect Martin likes to make his readers suffer but I think he even failed at that here. Instead of suffering I skipped.
Pros: I enjoyed the descriptions of feasts - Jordan is a pro at that, and it makes my mouth water to read. The early Tyrion chapters were a nice diversion. I enjoyed the Theon plot arc, although it was horrifying. The opening of his first chapter hit me unexpectedly, and my stomach still roils thinking about it. Props to that, Martin, you got me. I was not expecting that. I also had some fun digging back into the 2nd and 3rd book to find out who "Reek" was.
However, in the end, the book just wasn't believable. The motivations and decisions of many characters felt forced. For instance, why would the Boltons want Reek to listen in on their secret/personal talks? Why, for the author to give the reader some juicy info. Add in silly cliffhangers concluding each chapter, new POVs (more scenery, more setup, more verbiage), and cut-aways from action, and the book had me scratch my head thinking "huh?" instead of "that's amazing!" like the previous books.
It's staggering how this series went from a focused dramatic saga to a recital of minutiae. Martin must have gotten convinced along the way that the world-building was the best part of his books, because he's delved into that headfirst, trying to grow the world so large that it absorbs every possible name, event, history, etc. But it just becomes encyclopedic in nature instead of dramatic, and all the superfluous stuffing smothers the story.
I laughed at my friends who had been suckered into Jordan's pointless world.
Joke is on me this time. A Feast for Crows was superior to this book, at least the author's voice was confident. A Dance with Dragons reads like a stunted and rickety mess.
I am unsure whether to continue with this series. Just because one of the books is bad doesn't mean all hope is lost. But I am a little worried that with all the extra plot threads, I'll have no idea who is who and what is what next go round, and that the author will undoubtedly throw in hundreds more unnecessary characters. There is just too much here, and little of it is interesting, and I only have so many brain cells to devote to fictional worlds. | 0 | negative | [
"I was very disappointed in this book.",
"The plot doesn't develop significantly, but that is not my main criticism.",
"I can see what Martin is doing with the story, and I appreciate it.",
"It is a build-up, every story needs that.",
"What lost me was the world-building.",
"Way too many \"characters\" and \"cultures\".",
"Endless lists of names and relations.",
"What am I reading, a family tree?",
"Or a travel guide?",
"I can see why the author might think this makes the world bigger and more realistic etc, but it fails.",
"Why am I wasting my time reading about hundreds of irrelevant not-even-secondary \"characters\"?",
"Answer: I'm not.",
"I had to do the unthinkable and skim through this verbiage.",
"If you are a speed-reader, this is the perfect book to practice on.",
"I suspect Martin likes to make his readers suffer but I think he even failed at that here.",
"Instead of suffering I skipped.",
"Pros: I enjoyed the descriptions of feasts - Jordan is a pro at that, and it makes my mouth water to read.",
"The early Tyrion chapters were a nice diversion.",
"I enjoyed the Theon plot arc, although it was horrifying.",
"The opening of his first chapter hit me unexpectedly, and my stomach still roils thinking about it.",
"Props to that, Martin, you got me.",
"I was not expecting that.",
"I also had some fun digging back into the 2nd and 3rd book to find out who \"Reek\" was.",
"However, in the end, the book just wasn't believable.",
"The motivations and decisions of many characters felt forced.",
"For instance, why would the Boltons want Reek to listen in on their secret/personal talks?",
"Why, for the author to give the reader some juicy info.",
"Add in silly cliffhangers concluding each chapter, new POVs (more scenery, more setup, more verbiage), and cut-aways from action, and the book had me scratch my head thinking \"huh?",
"\" instead of \"that's amazing!",
"\" like the previous books.",
"It's staggering how this series went from a focused dramatic saga to a recital of minutiae.",
"Martin must have gotten convinced along the way that the world-building was the best part of his books, because he's delved into that headfirst, trying to grow the world so large that it absorbs every possible name, event, history, etc.",
"But it just becomes encyclopedic in nature instead of dramatic, and all the superfluous stuffing smothers the story.",
"I laughed at my friends who had been suckered into Jordan's pointless world.",
"Joke is on me this time.",
"A Feast for Crows was superior to this book, at least the author's voice was confident.",
"A Dance with Dragons reads like a stunted and rickety mess.",
"I am unsure whether to continue with this series.",
"Just because one of the books is bad doesn't mean all hope is lost.",
"But I am a little worried that with all the extra plot threads, I'll have no idea who is who and what is what next go round, and that the author will undoubtedly throw in hundreds more unnecessary characters.",
"There is just too much here, and little of it is interesting, and I only have so many brain cells to devote to fictional worlds."
]
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The Fionavar Tapestry left me with mixed feelings. On one hand, some of the writing is very well done and some parts of the story, particularly Dave's first meeting with the Dalrei, are moving and enjoyable to read. On the other hand, the story isn't very original and I never felt very involved with the characters. The women in particular seemed to be poorly drawn and weren't very likable.
The story revolves around five college students who have been brought to the fantasy land of Fionavar, a Middle Earth-like world which Kay tells us is the one true world. The world of the college students, which is our own world, is but an imperfect reflection. Kay tells us that problems in Fionavar will be reflected in all other worlds, including our own, but never gives any examples of this.
The biggest problem with the trilogy is that the students interact amazingly well with Fionavar and its inhabitants right from the start. I never understood why it was necessary to have the students originate in our world, because the story as a whole would change very little (and would make more sense) if they had been born and raised in Fionavar. The students never use the knowledge and skills they've gained in their own world to aid Fionavar. For instance, when they travel back home, why don't they take firearms and manuals on how to manufacture gunpowder and grenades with them on their return to Fionavar? Fionavar is a world at war with an ancient evil, and yet they never mention or express a desire for any modern weaponry or a modern means of communication or transportation. Furthermore, the students never get homesick, they never have trouble adjusting to this new and different culture, and oddly enough, when one of them is killed, no one ever wonders what they'll tell his family and friends back home.
After the students are taken to Fionavar, Kay also adds King Arthur and Lancelot to his tale. For some unexplained reason, Guinevere has been reincarnated but Arthur and Lancelot have to be resurrected. Once in Fionavar, Arthur and Lancelot don't actually do much and almost seem to be superfluous. Arthur's dog actually comes across as more heroic and has more personality Arthur does. It felt like Kay couldn't decide whether he wanted to write an Arthurian novel or a fantasy novel and so decided to blend the two, with results that are less than satisifying.
There is a subtle current of sexism running throughout the trilogy that made me uncomfortable. While some of the most powerful people in Fionavar are women, the women are all involved in either religion or mysticism of some sort. When it comes to battles, the women are either kept on the sidelines and expected to heal the injured or are left at home. Kay describes nearly every woman as being earth-shatteringly beautiful and seems to feel that a woman must be beautiful to be important. Part of Fionavar's history involves a woman called Lisen, who apparently never did anything more than look beautiful and act as an aid to her husband, yet the entire world still mourns her passing.
... | 0 | negative | [
"The Fionavar Tapestry left me with mixed feelings.",
"On one hand, some of the writing is very well done and some parts of the story, particularly Dave's first meeting with the Dalrei, are moving and enjoyable to read.",
"On the other hand, the story isn't very original and I never felt very involved with the characters.",
"The women in particular seemed to be poorly drawn and weren't very likable.",
"The story revolves around five college students who have been brought to the fantasy land of Fionavar, a Middle Earth-like world which Kay tells us is the one true world.",
"The world of the college students, which is our own world, is but an imperfect reflection.",
"Kay tells us that problems in Fionavar will be reflected in all other worlds, including our own, but never gives any examples of this.",
"The biggest problem with the trilogy is that the students interact amazingly well with Fionavar and its inhabitants right from the start.",
"I never understood why it was necessary to have the students originate in our world, because the story as a whole would change very little (and would make more sense) if they had been born and raised in Fionavar.",
"The students never use the knowledge and skills they've gained in their own world to aid Fionavar.",
"For instance, when they travel back home, why don't they take firearms and manuals on how to manufacture gunpowder and grenades with them on their return to Fionavar?",
"Fionavar is a world at war with an ancient evil, and yet they never mention or express a desire for any modern weaponry or a modern means of communication or transportation.",
"Furthermore, the students never get homesick, they never have trouble adjusting to this new and different culture, and oddly enough, when one of them is killed, no one ever wonders what they'll tell his family and friends back home.",
"After the students are taken to Fionavar, Kay also adds King Arthur and Lancelot to his tale.",
"For some unexplained reason, Guinevere has been reincarnated but Arthur and Lancelot have to be resurrected.",
"Once in Fionavar, Arthur and Lancelot don't actually do much and almost seem to be superfluous.",
"Arthur's dog actually comes across as more heroic and has more personality Arthur does.",
"It felt like Kay couldn't decide whether he wanted to write an Arthurian novel or a fantasy novel and so decided to blend the two, with results that are less than satisifying.",
"There is a subtle current of sexism running throughout the trilogy that made me uncomfortable.",
"While some of the most powerful people in Fionavar are women, the women are all involved in either religion or mysticism of some sort.",
"When it comes to battles, the women are either kept on the sidelines and expected to heal the injured or are left at home.",
"Kay describes nearly every woman as being earth-shatteringly beautiful and seems to feel that a woman must be beautiful to be important.",
"Part of Fionavar's history involves a woman called Lisen, who apparently never did anything more than look beautiful and act as an aid to her husband, yet the entire world still mourns her passing.",
"..."
]
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Bought This Unit for our KitchenAid Professional 600. After the 2nd time used it started leaking oil into our orange juice. Sent it back immidiatly, contacted Customer Service at KitchenAid this is the reply I received: (no offer to fix this issue at all)
Dear Nikita *********,
Thank you for contacting KitchenAid! I am sorry to learn that the citrus juicer attachment is leaking oil.
The JE housing has an oil impregnated copper bearing that can produce an oily discharge when it becomes warm. Occasionally the oil may be present in the juice and cause it to appear grayish or streaky. The oil is FDA approved, so it will not harm the consumer if digested.
If I may be of further assistance to you, please feel free to respond to this email. You may also contact our KitchenAid Customer eXperience Center at (800) 541-6390. Our hours are 8 AM to 8 PM Monday-Friday EST.
Sincerely,
Megan S.
e-Solutions Specialist
KitchenAid Customer eXperience Center | 0 | negative | [
"Bought This Unit for our KitchenAid Professional 600.",
"After the 2nd time used it started leaking oil into our orange juice.",
"Sent it back immidiatly, contacted Customer Service at KitchenAid this is the reply I received: (no offer to fix this issue at all)\n\nDear Nikita *********,\nThank you for contacting KitchenAid!",
"I am sorry to learn that the citrus juicer attachment is leaking oil.",
"The JE housing has an oil impregnated copper bearing that can produce an oily discharge when it becomes warm.",
"Occasionally the oil may be present in the juice and cause it to appear grayish or streaky.",
"The oil is FDA approved, so it will not harm the consumer if digested.",
"If I may be of further assistance to you, please feel free to respond to this email.",
"You may also contact our KitchenAid Customer eXperience Center at (800) 541-6390.",
"Our hours are 8 AM to 8 PM Monday-Friday EST.",
"Sincerely,\nMegan S.",
"e-Solutions Specialist\nKitchenAid Customer eXperience Center"
]
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We have had a regular, large size red Kong for months. It's still going strong. We put a medium size Milk Bone in it and he loves it.
He's now fully grown at 70 lbs and I figured I'd upgrade to a bigger size and get some teeth cleaning done at the same time.
NOT an upgrade!
Short version. I put a large Milk Bone in it. I'm in the room with him and I look over and see him with his head up proudly looking at me chewing, but the Kong is on the floor. I figure he got the bone out of it already, but there is no crunching. Turns out he's eating a piece of the Kong and there are other pieces missing that he must have already swallowed. I don't know how dangerous that could be but it seems pretty bad. What if I had left him alone with it.
The story ends...... Ten minutes from Amazon package to garbage can. | 0 | negative | [
"We have had a regular, large size red Kong for months.",
"It's still going strong.",
"We put a medium size Milk Bone in it and he loves it.",
"He's now fully grown at 70 lbs and I figured I'd upgrade to a bigger size and get some teeth cleaning done at the same time.",
"NOT an upgrade!",
"Short version.",
"I put a large Milk Bone in it.",
"I'm in the room with him and I look over and see him with his head up proudly looking at me chewing, but the Kong is on the floor.",
"I figure he got the bone out of it already, but there is no crunching.",
"Turns out he's eating a piece of the Kong and there are other pieces missing that he must have already swallowed.",
"I don't know how dangerous that could be but it seems pretty bad.",
"What if I had left him alone with it.",
"The story ends....",
"..",
"Ten minutes from Amazon package to garbage can."
]
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