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This may look like a gimmick to you but it's not. This planter can actually grow tomatoes and other vegetables. All you need is a sunny place to hang it. If you live in an apartment or otherwise have no garden space, try this. They call it a tomato planter but it actually should be called a vegetable planter. Last summer I grew tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers in them. I believe it needs to contain more soil (larger) to be an ideal tomato planter. It grew lots of tomatoes but peppers and cucumbers did even better. One trick (not applicable for tomatoes)- take the top plastic cover off and plant 2 vegetable plants per topsy turvy-- one in the top and one in the bottom. Note you will have to water this at least daily during the heat of summer.
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[ "This may look like a gimmick to you but it's not.", "This planter can actually grow tomatoes and other vegetables.", "All you need is a sunny place to hang it.", "If you live in an apartment or otherwise have no garden space, try this.", "They call it a tomato planter but it actually should be called a vegetable planter.", "Last summer I grew tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers in them.", "I believe it needs to contain more soil (larger) to be an ideal tomato planter.", "It grew lots of tomatoes but peppers and cucumbers did even better.", "One trick (not applicable for tomatoes)- take the top plastic cover off and plant 2 vegetable plants per topsy turvy-- one in the top and one in the bottom.", "Note you will have to water this at least daily during the heat of summer." ]
These boots are amazing. Finally bought a pair after burning through a pair of lesser boots once a year if not more. Word of advice though, don't lace the bottom portion up super tight until they break in. In regards to breaking them in, it takes awhile. Had them almost a month now and they are finally getting comfortable. Don't forget Danner's special boot dressing for them. Will order again, but with the ability to recraft them, that probably won't be for a long time! Update! Been wearing these boots for about 10 hours a day, 5 days a week now for awhile and they are holding up great! It is such a good feeling to be able to tromp through any puddle or muddy terrain and have your feet remain dry. I usually hose them off at work to keep them looking decent and my feet never get wet. I bought the Danner boot dressing and apply it twice a month and it seems to be helping. The way the tread is wearing, I'll probably have to send them off in about a year or so to get re-soled, but that's fine. I will NEVER wear another brand of boots again as long as Danner continues to make a quality, USA made product like these boots.
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[ "These boots are amazing.", "Finally bought a pair after burning through a pair of lesser boots once a year if not more.", "Word of advice though, don't lace the bottom portion up super tight until they break in.", "In regards to breaking them in, it takes awhile.", "Had them almost a month now and they are finally getting comfortable.", "Don't forget Danner's special boot dressing for them.", "Will order again, but with the ability to recraft them, that probably won't be for a long time!", "Update!", "Been wearing these boots for about 10 hours a day, 5 days a week now for awhile and they are holding up great!", "It is such a good feeling to be able to tromp through any puddle or muddy terrain and have your feet remain dry.", "I usually hose them off at work to keep them looking decent and my feet never get wet.", "I bought the Danner boot dressing and apply it twice a month and it seems to be helping.", "The way the tread is wearing, I'll probably have to send them off in about a year or so to get re-soled, but that's fine.", "I will NEVER wear another brand of boots again as long as Danner continues to make a quality, USA made product like these boots." ]
Willie has recorded so many great albums that it is easy to forget how good some of them are. This one is mellow except for two songs. One of these is a revival of the old Lefty Frizzell classic, If you've got the money I've got the time. The other is Night life, the final segment of a medley of songs (the others being Funny how time slips away and Crazy) that Willie wrote in the early sixties and which helped establish his name as a songwriter. The set opens with That lucky old sun, a song that provided Frankie Laine with an American number one hit in 1949. Amazing grace has been covered by countless singers but Willie's version is just what you expect - excellent. A penny for your thoughts (an original song) is very sad. The healing hands of time, a ballad about recovering from sadness, is a classic. Thanks again, I'd have to be crazy and the title track are all excellent. Perhaps this is not Willie's best album but it has a little of everything - pop oldies, country oldies, re-recordings of his own oldies and original songs. It definitely belongs in the collection of any Willie Nelson fan.
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[ "Willie has recorded so many great albums that it is easy to forget how good some of them are.", "This one is mellow except for two songs.", "One of these is a revival of the old Lefty Frizzell classic, If you've got the money I've got the time.", "The other is Night life, the final segment of a medley of songs (the others being Funny how time slips away and Crazy) that Willie wrote in the early sixties and which helped establish his name as a songwriter.", "The set opens with That lucky old sun, a song that provided Frankie Laine with an American number one hit in 1949.", "Amazing grace has been covered by countless singers but Willie's version is just what you expect - excellent.", "A penny for your thoughts (an original song) is very sad.", "The healing hands of time, a ballad about recovering from sadness, is a classic.", "Thanks again, I'd have to be crazy and the title track are all excellent.", "Perhaps this is not Willie's best album but it has a little of everything - pop oldies, country oldies, re-recordings of his own oldies and original songs.", "It definitely belongs in the collection of any Willie Nelson fan." ]
I read Assassin's Apprentice almost 2 years ago. I liked Hobb's writing but the story really didn't captivate me at all. The pacing was very slow and the plot never seemed to go anywhere until the very end. The next 2 in the trilogy sat on my shelf for a long while, and finally, some months back, I decided I would give her series another try and I picked up Royal Assassin. This time, I was hooked right away. The characters enthralled me, and her unpredictable plot and story twists kept me on the edge of my seat. I didn't hesitate to pick up the Liveship series and finished those wonderful books very quickly, and then went right into the Tawny Man. Her trilogies just keep getting better and better. Fool's Fate stars a little slow, but once Fitz and many of the other characters depart and the story gets going, it doesn't stop. Hobb has a way of keeping you excited and enthralled without having to use a lot of action, and rewards the reader when the action sequences do come about, though there's so much emotional attachment to the characters, her action sequences are almost difficult to read for not knowing the outcome. One of Hobb's greatest strenghts is writing the relationships between her characters, especially between Fitz and everyone else. Her books seem to be a character drama that happens to have a fantasy backdrop. Normally this would not appeal to me, but she does it so darn well. I find myself anticipating charcter relations and reunions more than I anticipate plot developments. Eventually all good things come to an end, even this book at a hefty 900+ pages. I won't reveal much for those who haven't read it, but I have to say that I was scared at how Hobb might end the series. As long time fans will surely know, Fitz hasn't always gotten the long end of the stick. But the ending was great, it was a perfect balance of bitter and sweet and I don't know of a better way that it could have ended. I even cried... that's right, I cried at the end. I didn't realize until it was over how attached I was to these characters and was very sad to see them go. For me, Hobb has moved herself into the Fantasy Hall of Fame with George R.R. Martin and Guy Gavriel Kay. I will keep her books on my shelves always and look forward to reading them all again in the future. Long live Fitz and the Fool as legends of our time...
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[ "I read Assassin's Apprentice almost 2 years ago.", "I liked Hobb's writing but the story really didn't captivate me at all.", "The pacing was very slow and the plot never seemed to go anywhere until the very end.", "The next 2 in the trilogy sat on my shelf for a long while, and finally, some months back, I decided I would give her series another try and I picked up Royal Assassin.", "This time, I was hooked right away.", "The characters enthralled me, and her unpredictable plot and story twists kept me on the edge of my seat.", "I didn't hesitate to pick up the Liveship series and finished those wonderful books very quickly, and then went right into the Tawny Man.", "Her trilogies just keep getting better and better.", "Fool's Fate stars a little slow, but once Fitz and many of the other characters depart and the story gets going, it doesn't stop.", "Hobb has a way of keeping you excited and enthralled without having to use a lot of action, and rewards the reader when the action sequences do come about, though there's so much emotional attachment to the characters, her action sequences are almost difficult to read for not knowing the outcome.", "One of Hobb's greatest strenghts is writing the relationships between her characters, especially between Fitz and everyone else.", "Her books seem to be a character drama that happens to have a fantasy backdrop.", "Normally this would not appeal to me, but she does it so darn well.", "I find myself anticipating charcter relations and reunions more than I anticipate plot developments.", "Eventually all good things come to an end, even this book at a hefty 900+ pages.", "I won't reveal much for those who haven't read it, but I have to say that I was scared at how Hobb might end the series.", "As long time fans will surely know, Fitz hasn't always gotten the long end of the stick.", "But the ending was great, it was a perfect balance of bitter and sweet and I don't know of a better way that it could have ended.", "I even cried...", "that's right, I cried at the end.", "I didn't realize until it was over how attached I was to these characters and was very sad to see them go.", "For me, Hobb has moved herself into the Fantasy Hall of Fame with George R.", "R. Martin and Guy Gavriel Kay.", "I will keep her books on my shelves always and look forward to reading them all again in the future.", "Long live Fitz and the Fool as legends of our time..." ]
There seems to be a new resurgence of interest in 1970s music, particularly among today's 15 - 25 year olds. I grew up in the 70s and my friends' teenage sons are regularly asking me for recommendations of lesser known 1970s bands. They all know about Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and the like, but they are not familiar with most of the lesser known 1970s bands. To assist others looking for lesser known 1970s music, I'm posting recommendations of 1970s bands and albums that aren't very well known but are worth the attention of a new generation of listeners. Free's Heartbreaker, released in 1973, is one such album. It's my favourite of Free's studio albums. Heartbreaker was Free's final album before the band's final break up. Before Heartbreaker was released, guitarist Paul Kossoff and bass player Andy Fraser had left the band, to be replaced for the Heartbreaker sessions by Tetsu Yamaguchi on bass (Tetsu went on to become the bass player for The Faces, which featured Rod Stewart on vocals and Ron Wood - now with the Rolling Stones - on guitar) and Rabbit on guitar. After releasing Heartbreaker, Free broke up for the last, and final, time. After the band broke up, Free vocalist Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke joined Mott The Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs to form Bad Company. On this album you can definately hear the musical direction Paul Rodgers was heading in toward his work with Bad Company. Heartbreaker is not a very well known album, but it's still a really good one. If you like Bad Company, you'll like this one. If you're interested in checking out some really good, but less well known, 1970s music, Free's Heartbreaker is an album that's worth your attention. There's a lower priced version of Heartbreaker (currently less than $7) available on Amazon but it doesn't have the extra tracks this one does. These extra tracks are mainly studio out takes of the tracks on the orginal release but there are also a couple of unreleased tracks and a B-side single that wasn't on the original album. I found the extra tracks worthwhile. For those of us who remember the original band, it's interesting to hear the outtakes. Some new listeners might not care about them. If you can live without the extra tracks, save yourself some cash and buy the less expensive version without the extra tracks.
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[ "There seems to be a new resurgence of interest in 1970s music, particularly among today's 15 - 25 year olds.", "I grew up in the 70s and my friends' teenage sons are regularly asking me for recommendations of lesser known 1970s bands.", "They all know about Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and the like, but they are not familiar with most of the lesser known 1970s bands.", "To assist others looking for lesser known 1970s music, I'm posting recommendations of 1970s bands and albums that aren't very well known but are worth the attention of a new generation of listeners.", "Free's Heartbreaker, released in 1973, is one such album.", "It's my favourite of Free's studio albums.", "Heartbreaker was Free's final album before the band's final break up.", "Before Heartbreaker was released, guitarist Paul Kossoff and bass player Andy Fraser had left the band, to be replaced for the Heartbreaker sessions by Tetsu Yamaguchi on bass (Tetsu went on to become the bass player for The Faces, which featured Rod Stewart on vocals and Ron Wood - now with the Rolling Stones - on guitar) and Rabbit on guitar.", "After releasing Heartbreaker, Free broke up for the last, and final, time.", "After the band broke up, Free vocalist Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke joined Mott The Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs to form Bad Company.", "On this album you can definately hear the musical direction Paul Rodgers was heading in toward his work with Bad Company.", "Heartbreaker is not a very well known album, but it's still a really good one.", "If you like Bad Company, you'll like this one.", "If you're interested in checking out some really good, but less well known, 1970s music, Free's Heartbreaker is an album that's worth your attention.", "There's a lower priced version of Heartbreaker (currently less than $7) available on Amazon but it doesn't have the extra tracks this one does.", "These extra tracks are mainly studio out takes of the tracks on the orginal release but there are also a couple of unreleased tracks and a B-side single that wasn't on the original album.", "I found the extra tracks worthwhile.", "For those of us who remember the original band, it's interesting to hear the outtakes.", "Some new listeners might not care about them.", "If you can live without the extra tracks, save yourself some cash and buy the less expensive version without the extra tracks." ]
This entire book is dedicated to the statistical analysis of huge international surveys of people's of people's values, and an interpretation of the results of that statistical analysis. Statisticians as a group are disdainful of people who use statistical products, and this would be no exception. The authors list the weaknesses of their approach in the beginning of the book, but then speak authoritatively, as if those limitations have been put behind them and could be safely ignored. Let's re-examine what they did: 1. They used massive surveys which depend on subjective questions such as, "on a scale of 1 to 7, where one is "love it" and two is "hate it," how do you feel about the employee appraisal process? These five or seven point scales are called "Likert" scales. They are the best possible instrument, but as the authors point out, they have significant limitations. In particular, respondents may be culturally driven to provide answers they think the researchers want to hear, and they may be culturally driven to either select extremes or avoid extremes. 2. The authors used a process called factor analysis to determine what they find to be five different factors that define different cultures values. When you add up the effect of all the different factors, you can statistically explain a certain fraction of the pattern in which the survey findings varies systematically among different groups of respondents. There is always some "unexplained variance" that cannot be attributed to any factor. The relative importance of the factors depends on the order in which you consider them, but no matter how you slice it, the fourth and fifth factors are not likely to explain very much of the variance. In other words, even though they are statistically significant, their real-world significance may not be that vast. A researcher has to have humility. Once they identify the questions which make up each factor, they were able to compare responses from all of the countries one factor at a time. In doing this they took some liberties, such as splitting the five or seven value Likert scale in two, for strong and weak. Where you make the split influences how strong and affect you find. Researchers have been known to pick the split that best supports their theories. The five factors they find are: 1. Power distance 2. Individualism and collectivism 3. Masculinity and femininity 4. Uncertainty avoidance 5. Indulgence versus restraint The authors have normalized the findings of all countries, putting them on a scale of roughly 1 to 100. This provides a convenient graphic for showing relative differences. This is well and good. They do not, however, ever discuss how statistically significant differences are. Some of them are certainly more significant than others, and some of the differences are quite probably trivial... but the authors never deviate from their tone of certainty about their findings. The book discusses the attributes of the two poles for each of their factors. Just as an example, a small power distance culture will believe the following: * Inequalities among people should be minimized * Social relationship should be handled with care * Less powerful people in more powerful people should be interdependent * Less powerful people are emotionally comfortable with interdependence * Parents treat children as equals * Students treat teachers as equals The list goes on -- there are 17 entries in all. The opposites are rather predictable: * Inequalities among people are expected and desired. * Status should be balanced with restraint. * Less powerful people should be dependent. The supporting text belies the authors' studiously non-judgmental tone. They predictably take Americans to task for being bellicose and despoiling the environment, and the Austrians for being too masculine and warlike. One would judge from the tone of the book that the ideal people were Dutch. And what is the nationality of the authors? You got it. Supporting the discussion of the factors is a series of two-dimensional plots laying out the distributions of the countries under study by two dimensions at a time. With five factors, 10 such combinations are possible and I think they are all present. It makes for pretty good graphics. The graph of power distance versus individualism shows that these two factors, although sufficiently independent to be considered separately, do have a relationship. In general, countries with less power distance show more individualism. At this point you may wonder what power distance is. The authors defined it as the way that power or authority operates in a culture. In the country with a great power distance, subordinates to show deference to the boss and pretty much do what he says. The boss is into status symbols. In a low power distance country like Denmark or Holland the boss rides a bicycle and eats in the cafeteria with everybody else. The authors correlate the factors that they find with non-subjective, measurable variables such as the geographic size of a country and the latitude of that country. These two seem rather arbitrary. More to the point might be national intelligence and temperament. Interestingly, they cite three books on national personality differences by Richard Lynn, a leading figure in psychometrics. Lynn, however, is best known for other works such as the unambiguously titled "Race and Intelligence." This book would like to attribute the Chinese success in fields such as statistics entirely to cultural factors. Not so - they are also smart. They express surprise that Africans can be so happy with so little material wealth. Other researchers such as Philippe Rushton have looked fairly deeply into brain chemistry and other factors that may explain it. As a bottom line, the authors appear to attribute too much of national differences to culture alone. It should be clear that human populations evolve in several dimensions simultaneously -- temperament, language, physical distribution, and genetics. Their work in culture is extremely valuable, but it is not the whole picture. The discussion of the practical business problems that cultural differences pose is quite valuable. What should a company consider before undertaking a merger with a foreign partner? What goes wrong with a merger such as DaimlerChrysler? What should an expatriate manager know before going overseas, first in order to ensure his own adjustment to a new culture, and secondly, to ensure that he makes a positive contribution to the business in that culture.
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[ "This entire book is dedicated to the statistical analysis of huge international surveys of people's of people's values, and an interpretation of the results of that statistical analysis.", "Statisticians as a group are disdainful of people who use statistical products, and this would be no exception.", "The authors list the weaknesses of their approach in the beginning of the book, but then speak authoritatively, as if those limitations have been put behind them and could be safely ignored.", "Let's re-examine what they did:\n1.", "They used massive surveys which depend on subjective questions such as, \"on a scale of 1 to 7, where one is \"love it\" and two is \"hate it,\" how do you feel about the employee appraisal process?", "These five or seven point scales are called \"Likert\" scales.", "They are the best possible instrument, but as the authors point out, they have significant limitations.", "In particular, respondents may be culturally driven to provide answers they think the researchers want to hear, and they may be culturally driven to either select extremes or avoid extremes.", "2.", "The authors used a process called factor analysis to determine what they find to be five different factors that define different cultures values.", "When you add up the effect of all the different factors, you can statistically explain a certain fraction of the pattern in which the survey findings varies systematically among different groups of respondents.", "There is always some \"unexplained variance\" that cannot be attributed to any factor.", "The relative importance of the factors depends on the order in which you consider them, but no matter how you slice it, the fourth and fifth factors are not likely to explain very much of the variance.", "In other words, even though they are statistically significant, their real-world significance may not be that vast.", "A researcher has to have humility.", "Once they identify the questions which make up each factor, they were able to compare responses from all of the countries one factor at a time.", "In doing this they took some liberties, such as splitting the five or seven value Likert scale in two, for strong and weak.", "Where you make the split influences how strong and affect you find.", "Researchers have been known to pick the split that best supports their theories.", "The five factors they find are:\n1.", "Power distance\n2.", "Individualism and collectivism\n3.", "Masculinity and femininity\n4.", "Uncertainty avoidance\n5.", "Indulgence versus restraint\n\nThe authors have normalized the findings of all countries, putting them on a scale of roughly 1 to 100.", "This provides a convenient graphic for showing relative differences.", "This is well and good.", "They do not, however, ever discuss how statistically significant differences are.", "Some of them are certainly more significant than others, and some of the differences are quite probably trivial...", "but the authors never deviate from their tone of certainty about their findings.", "The book discusses the attributes of the two poles for each of their factors.", "Just as an example, a small power distance culture will believe the following:\n* Inequalities among people should be minimized\n* Social relationship should be handled with care\n* Less powerful people in more powerful people should be interdependent\n* Less powerful people are emotionally comfortable with interdependence\n* Parents treat children as equals\n* Students treat teachers as equals\nThe list goes on -- there are 17 entries in all.", "The opposites are rather predictable:\n* Inequalities among people are expected and desired.", "* Status should be balanced with restraint.", "* Less powerful people should be dependent.", "The supporting text belies the authors' studiously non-judgmental tone.", "They predictably take Americans to task for being bellicose and despoiling the environment, and the Austrians for being too masculine and warlike.", "One would judge from the tone of the book that the ideal people were Dutch.", "And what is the nationality of the authors?", "You got it.", "Supporting the discussion of the factors is a series of two-dimensional plots laying out the distributions of the countries under study by two dimensions at a time.", "With five factors, 10 such combinations are possible and I think they are all present.", "It makes for pretty good graphics.", "The graph of power distance versus individualism shows that these two factors, although sufficiently independent to be considered separately, do have a relationship.", "In general, countries with less power distance show more individualism.", "At this point you may wonder what power distance is.", "The authors defined it as the way that power or authority operates in a culture.", "In the country with a great power distance, subordinates to show deference to the boss and pretty much do what he says.", "The boss is into status symbols.", "In a low power distance country like Denmark or Holland the boss rides a bicycle and eats in the cafeteria with everybody else.", "The authors correlate the factors that they find with non-subjective, measurable variables such as the geographic size of a country and the latitude of that country.", "These two seem rather arbitrary.", "More to the point might be national intelligence and temperament.", "Interestingly, they cite three books on national personality differences by Richard Lynn, a leading figure in psychometrics.", "Lynn, however, is best known for other works such as the unambiguously titled \"Race and Intelligence.", "\" This book would like to attribute the Chinese success in fields such as statistics entirely to cultural factors.", "Not so - they are also smart.", "They express surprise that Africans can be so happy with so little material wealth.", "Other researchers such as Philippe Rushton have looked fairly deeply into brain chemistry and other factors that may explain it.", "As a bottom line, the authors appear to attribute too much of national differences to culture alone.", "It should be clear that human populations evolve in several dimensions simultaneously -- temperament, language, physical distribution, and genetics.", "Their work in culture is extremely valuable, but it is not the whole picture.", "The discussion of the practical business problems that cultural differences pose is quite valuable.", "What should a company consider before undertaking a merger with a foreign partner?", "What goes wrong with a merger such as DaimlerChrysler?", "What should an expatriate manager know before going overseas, first in order to ensure his own adjustment to a new culture, and secondly, to ensure that he makes a positive contribution to the business in that culture." ]
If you like M/M short stories where the two soldiers literally fight for sexual dominance when getting it on in the shower, then you'll probably like this story. If not, probably best to skip this story. There's one scene in this little ebook and it's about a 20 minute read. The author writes well enough, especially for erotica. I was actually a bit impressed with the story because I always knew who was who - and that's not easy in a M/M story where both characters are "he". As I mentioned, there are a few skirmishes between the two characters and I don't always like that. In this story, the scuffle is done more as foreplay than as a means to inflict pain, so I sort of enjoyed it. All told, I liked it but I'm glad I got it as a freebie because I hate to pay $1 for only 20 minutes of enjoyment. Note that only 58% of the book is the story... the rest is made up of samples from the author's other books.
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[ "If you like M/M short stories where the two soldiers literally fight for sexual dominance when getting it on in the shower, then you'll probably like this story.", "If not, probably best to skip this story.", "There's one scene in this little ebook and it's about a 20 minute read.", "The author writes well enough, especially for erotica.", "I was actually a bit impressed with the story because I always knew who was who - and that's not easy in a M/M story where both characters are \"he\".", "As I mentioned, there are a few skirmishes between the two characters and I don't always like that.", "In this story, the scuffle is done more as foreplay than as a means to inflict pain, so I sort of enjoyed it.", "All told, I liked it but I'm glad I got it as a freebie because I hate to pay $1 for only 20 minutes of enjoyment.", "Note that only 58% of the book is the story...", "the rest is made up of samples from the author's other books." ]
After playing for about an hour the game already seemed repetitious and i figured it would be a dusk colletor soon. But for some strange reason this game keeps me coming back for more,its not about the nudty in it cause that gets old quick and the graphics on the girls isn't even that great. I think its just addicting for me cause its a simplified sims game. See i was a sims fan but grew tired of having to feed my sim and sleep and then clean all the messes left on the floor. For me the sims was a little too much in detail to the point it got annoying. In this game you can control lives and run a business but you don't have to bother with that picking up litter all over the house and such. The game is monotonous like the sims but at least it left out the more annoying aspects of the sims games. This game does have some issues though,i find many times my player gets stuck and stops being able to respond to commands so i have to save the game often and when that happens i have to reload game from last save point. Also sometimes when you try to execute certain interactions with other people,the other people around yu can get in the way and if it takes to long for you to get into position to execute the action you attempted your sim gives up and forgets what it was setting out to do. I like to own games in every type of genre and since theres not much for home consoles in the adult games genre,this one isn't too bad as an only choice.its not as in depth as the sims but for the more casual gamer that doesn't want to have to deal with all the stuff the Sims games require this one may be more to your liking. Its one of those games that you will either be addicted to or hate it. I have always been into the oddball games like simcity,romance of three kingdoms,etc. The kind of games that the mainstream gamers don't bother with so maybe most people won't agree with me on this game or feel the same addictiveness i felt. I would have to say give it a rent and play the mission based game. For most people i think a rental will be enough for them just to check it out.
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[ "After playing for about an hour the game already seemed repetitious and i figured it would be a dusk colletor soon.", "But for some strange reason this game keeps me coming back for more,its not about the nudty in it cause that gets old quick and the graphics on the girls isn't even that great.", "I think its just addicting for me cause its a simplified sims game.", "See i was a sims fan but grew tired of having to feed my sim and sleep and then clean all the messes left on the floor.", "For me the sims was a little too much in detail to the point it got annoying.", "In this game you can control lives and run a business but you don't have to bother with that picking up litter all over the house and such.", "The game is monotonous like the sims but at least it left out the more annoying aspects of the sims games.", "This game does have some issues though,i find many times my player gets stuck and stops being able to respond to commands so i have to save the game often and when that happens i have to reload game from last save point.", "Also sometimes when you try to execute certain interactions with other people,the other people around yu can get in the way and if it takes to long for you to get into position to execute the action you attempted your sim gives up and forgets what it was setting out to do.", "I like to own games in every type of genre and since theres not much for home consoles in the adult games genre,this one isn't too bad as an only choice.", "its not as in depth as the sims but for the more casual gamer that doesn't want to have to deal with all the stuff the Sims games require this one may be more to your liking.", "Its one of those games that you will either be addicted to or hate it.", "I have always been into the oddball games like simcity,romance of three kingdoms,etc.", "The kind of games that the mainstream gamers don't bother with so maybe most people won't agree with me on this game or feel the same addictiveness i felt.", "I would have to say give it a rent and play the mission based game.", "For most people i think a rental will be enough for them just to check it out." ]
This album was my first LIVE album as a kid! Originaly I passed it by in the record store because of the price, and the track list were songs I already had. (I did not know the difference between a studio and live recording at the time!) I told a friend of mine who said:"Are You Crazy!!!!Live is the best!!!!) We listened to it, and I was BLOWN AWAY!!! I was forever changed!! Live performances RULE and this landmark show is still one of the best live recordings around!!!!! To date, ALIVEII is head and shoulders above ALIVE III! I enjoyed ALIVEIII, and I am not putting it down at all, its just not quite as good as ALIVEII at Budokan...a different time, a different Era, a different feeling altogether!!!!!
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[ "This album was my first LIVE album as a kid!", "Originaly I passed it by in the record store because of the price, and the track list were songs I already had.", "(I did not know the difference between a studio and live recording at the time!", ")\nI told a friend of mine who said:\"Are You Crazy!!!!", "Live is the best!!!!", ") We listened to it, and I was BLOWN AWAY!!!", "I was forever changed!!", "Live performances RULE and this landmark show is still one of the best live recordings around!!!!", "!", "To date, ALIVEII is head and shoulders above ALIVE III!", "I enjoyed ALIVEIII, and I am not putting it down at all, its just not quite as good as ALIVEII at Budokan...", "a different time, a different Era, a different feeling altogether!!!!", "!" ]
Like all the other people that wrote the idiotic one star reviews, I never Really gave this album a chance. That, is a terrible shame. Not sure how people can start their reviews with I'm a huge fan of the band and then go on to bash this album. Is Blayze as good as Bruce? Who cares! He does a great job. The band plays great, the songs are amazing and their isn't a weak track on the album. Do yourself a favor and buy this album. Ignore the critics and decide for yourself. If you are as big of a fan as you think you are, you won't be disappointed.
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[ "Like all the other people that wrote the idiotic one star reviews, I never\nReally gave this album a chance.", "That, is a terrible shame.", "Not sure how people can start their reviews with I'm a huge fan of the band and then go on to bash this album.", "Is Blayze as good as Bruce?", "Who cares!", "He does a great job.", "The band plays great, the songs are amazing and their isn't a weak track on the album.", "Do yourself a favor and buy this album.", "Ignore the critics and decide for yourself.", "If you are as big of a fan as you think you are, you won't be disappointed." ]
Over a forty year period, the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India, sought to determine the boundaries and size of the sub-continent. Supervised by three men (and two monumental personalities) hundreds of extras (usually Indian coolies) spent years determining the distances between every major city and town in India. Cui Bono (for what good?). Well for want of any other answer, because they could. The two men most involved with "The Great Arc" were William Lambton whose idea the 'Arc' was and his successor Sir George Everest for whom the world's tallest mountain is named (though he never saw it). The whole survey is based on Pythagoras' Theorem, that if you know the length of two sides of a triangle you can calculated the third. Ok so big deal and could this subject be any more boring? Well no. But Keay does a great job of making it interesting without bogging us down in numbers and calculations. Most of the book is taken from the notes and reports that Lambton and Everest (pronounced EVE-Rest not Ever-rest). Both were very quirky personalities and were very good at 'soldiering' on while everyone around them was dieing of fever and getting eaten by tigers. If a town or forest or building got in the way of the line-of-sight or the survey it was cut down or shortened or a whole was blasted through. Needless to say the locals were not very enchanted. At times whole survey groups were lost in areas and so were the groups sent out to find the first group. This was NOT like Boy Scout camping. On the other hand, Lambton (who was slightly off center) was a Mr. Fezziwig type character who was known for his multiple 'wives' and children who accompanied him on the surveys. Everest, was a pompous bullying English Sahib who spoke of Indian born Englishmen as 'mestizos' and treated the native Indians even worse. This book proves that you can write something interesting on the most dry and banal history and make it palatable to the layman. It say a lot about Keay that he accomplished so much out of so little. Zeb Kantrowitz
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[ "Over a forty year period, the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India, sought to determine the boundaries and size of the sub-continent.", "Supervised by three men (and two monumental personalities) hundreds of extras (usually Indian coolies) spent years determining the distances between every major city and town in India.", "Cui Bono (for what good?", ").", "Well for want of any other answer, because they could.", "The two men most involved with \"The Great Arc\" were William Lambton whose idea the 'Arc' was and his successor Sir George Everest for whom the world's tallest mountain is named (though he never saw it).", "The whole survey is based on Pythagoras' Theorem, that if you know the length of two sides of a triangle you can calculated the third.", "Ok so big deal and could this subject be any more boring?", "Well no.", "But Keay does a great job of making it interesting without bogging us down in numbers and calculations.", "Most of the book is taken from the notes and reports that Lambton and Everest (pronounced EVE-Rest not Ever-rest).", "Both were very quirky personalities and were very good at 'soldiering' on while everyone around them was dieing of fever and getting eaten by tigers.", "If a town or forest or building got in the way of the line-of-sight or the survey it was cut down or shortened or a whole was blasted through.", "Needless to say the locals were not very enchanted.", "At times whole survey groups were lost in areas and so were the groups sent out to find the first group.", "This was NOT like Boy Scout camping.", "On the other hand, Lambton (who was slightly off center) was a Mr.", "Fezziwig type character who was known for his multiple 'wives' and children who accompanied him on the surveys.", "Everest, was a pompous bullying English Sahib who spoke of Indian born Englishmen as 'mestizos' and treated the native Indians even worse.", "This book proves that you can write something interesting on the most dry and banal history and make it palatable to the layman.", "It say a lot about Keay that he accomplished so much out of so little.", "Zeb Kantrowitz" ]
I don't give out 5-star reviews very often, but if I did, this would be like a 4.57892. Jeremy C. Shipp managed to make me laugh on 57 out of 99 pages, and that's saying a lot because most authors only make me laugh 43% of the time. You can read this book in less than half an hour. That's twice the time it takes to fertilize the porcelain garden - unless you are massively constipated. For 99 cents, the value of "Always Remember to Tip Your Ninja: And Other Maxims for the Clinically Absurd" is a full 1 cent per maxim. That's less expensive than Nietzsche's aphorisms. And he's dead. Seriously. No, seriously. This book is funny. Not all of the maxims are drop dead funny, but you'll laugh out loud at least three times, I guarantee you. And the funny thing is, it's not all full of dirty words. I mean, making people laugh in the 21st century without dropping a buttload of F-bombs is like waiting for the gumdropocalypse without a ski mask with a gas canister filter attached. But Jeremy C. Shipp manages to pull it off one short wise word at time.
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[ "I don't give out 5-star reviews very often, but if I did, this would be like a 4.", "57892.", "Jeremy C.", "Shipp managed to make me laugh on 57 out of 99 pages, and that's saying a lot because most authors only make me laugh 43% of the time.", "You can read this book in less than half an hour.", "That's twice the time it takes to fertilize the porcelain garden - unless you are massively constipated.", "For 99 cents, the value of \"Always Remember to Tip Your Ninja: And Other Maxims for the Clinically Absurd\" is a full 1 cent per maxim.", "That's less expensive than Nietzsche's aphorisms.", "And he's dead.", "Seriously.", "No, seriously.", "This book is funny.", "Not all of the maxims are drop dead funny, but you'll laugh out loud at least three times, I guarantee you.", "And the funny thing is, it's not all full of dirty words.", "I mean, making people laugh in the 21st century without dropping a buttload of F-bombs is like waiting for the gumdropocalypse without a ski mask with a gas canister filter attached.", "But Jeremy C.", "Shipp manages to pull it off one short wise word at time." ]
okay, as you already know, this game has received a greatest hits NOT for graphics, but for GAMEPLAY and STORY. the complete idiots who gave this one star obviously know nothing about real games, and they probably spend their time playing final fantasy VIII, the single worst RPG ever conceived (and 8 is my lucky number too.....). Final Fantasy VII is a phenominal story about an ex-mercenary soldier named Cloud Strife joining up with an underground resistance (avalanche) to help people in the city and stop the evildoers trying to destroy them. later on, after hours of non-stop fun gameplay and twists in the story, *SPOILER HERE* Aeris is stabbed in the back by sephiroth *SPOILER END* and that FMV scene is the first and so far the only video game to ever force me to shed a tear. i remember i was 9 when i got the game, and after reaching that part i cried, saved, shut it off, then went to hug my mother:) as this DEFINATELY does not match up with final fantasy VI, it rivals with the second best RPG ever made: Final Fantasy II. considering that FFII had more challenge to it, but FFVII had a much better story, they both beat each other up pretty badly. all in all, i would shell out 15 dollars just to watch someone play it, the storyline is so good. the only game that can beat this one story wise is FFVI, but this is a really good game with very good gameply (even though its a little too easy) i recommend you buy this game, beat it, then get FFVI
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[ "okay, as you already know, this game has received a greatest hits NOT for graphics, but for GAMEPLAY and STORY.", "the complete idiots who gave this one star obviously know nothing about real games, and they probably spend their time playing final fantasy VIII, the single worst RPG ever conceived (and 8 is my lucky number too....", ".", ").", "Final Fantasy VII is a phenominal story about an ex-mercenary soldier named Cloud Strife joining up with an underground resistance (avalanche) to help people in the city and stop the evildoers trying to destroy them.", "later on, after hours of non-stop fun gameplay and twists in the story,\n*SPOILER HERE*\nAeris is stabbed in the back by sephiroth\n*SPOILER END*\nand that FMV scene is the first and so far the only video game to ever force me to shed a tear.", "i remember i was 9 when i got the game, and after reaching that part i cried, saved, shut it off, then went to hug my mother:)\nas this DEFINATELY does not match up with final fantasy VI, it rivals with the second best RPG ever made: Final Fantasy II.", "considering that FFII had more challenge to it, but FFVII had a much better story, they both beat each other up pretty badly.", "all in all, i would shell out 15 dollars just to watch someone play it, the storyline is so good.", "the only game that can beat this one story wise is FFVI, but this is a really good game with very good gameply (even though its a little too easy)\ni recommend you buy this game, beat it, then get FFVI" ]
I actually received these marked in a nice little plastic carry case, which is more convenient than what was pictured. I keep one in my desk and one in my bag. They erase cleanly on newer boards. If you're having trouble erasing, I suggest using some cleaner and then spraying the board with some WD-40 to fill the pores that the ink is getting caught in. (You can also buy cleansing erasers that will just fill them in over time while they erase.) These markers saw a whole semester of heavy use and are still going strong. The colors are all bold and read easily. As far as storing them on their side for maximum life, I don't think it matters that much. These things literally get tossed in the bottom of a bag and carried everywhere. Just shut the cap the full way. I would totally buy this pack again.
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[ "I actually received these marked in a nice little plastic carry case, which is more convenient than what was pictured.", "I keep one in my desk and one in my bag.", "They erase cleanly on newer boards.", "If you're having trouble erasing, I suggest using some cleaner and then spraying the board with some WD-40 to fill the pores that the ink is getting caught in.", "(You can also buy cleansing erasers that will just fill them in over time while they erase.", ")\n\nThese markers saw a whole semester of heavy use and are still going strong.", "The colors are all bold and read easily.", "As far as storing them on their side for maximum life, I don't think it matters that much.", "These things literally get tossed in the bottom of a bag and carried everywhere.", "Just shut the cap the full way.", "I would totally buy this pack again." ]
<div id="video-block-R3G175RUI87FWN" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/D1zA-jA-q4S.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1aCe8LVFVS.png" class="video-slate-img-url">&nbsp;Great PLA! I was kind of done with PLA until Xperland advertised this more precise extruded PLA. Here is what I found.. First the bad. I think the cardboard box isn't needed unless Amazon requires it. The spool itself is made from plastic and vacuum packed with desiccant. That wrapped in an amazon box would have been enough packaging in my opinion. I have seen some spools made from cardboard. This might be a more eco option. I should mention the plastic used for the spool is able to be recycled. Now the good. The claim of uniformity seems to be holding true. I ran a few calibration prints and then printed a mount for my Sirius radio and spot measured the plastic as it fed in. I never measured more than 0.01mm thicker or thinner(1.74-1.76mm). The finish is shiny like PLA should be. The layers formed nicely and I didn't have any bubbling from the extruder. I ran my extruder at 220c(10c higher than recommended) but this is characteristic of my printer. Every material runs better 10c higher for whatever reason. I'm using a PEI covered bed and set that to 65c. All in all I'm happy with this PLA. I had stopped using it because of the bubbling I kept getting from other brands. Even name brands. If you want some reliable Filament for a finicky extruder or just some clean and honest PLA you can't go wrong here. Here is a video of the PLA in action on my CTC Bizer .
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[ "<div id=\"video-block-R3G175RUI87FWN\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\"></div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.", "ssl-images-amazon.", "com/images/I/D1zA-jA-q4S.", "mp4\" class=\"video-url\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.", "ssl-images-amazon.", "com/images/I/A1aCe8LVFVS.", "png\" class=\"video-slate-img-url\">&nbsp;Great PLA!", "I was kind of done with PLA until Xperland advertised this more precise extruded PLA.", "Here is what I found..", "First the bad.", "I think the cardboard box isn't needed unless Amazon requires it.", "The spool itself is made from plastic and vacuum packed with desiccant.", "That wrapped in an amazon box would have been enough packaging in my opinion.", "I have seen some spools made from cardboard.", "This might be a more eco option.", "I should mention the plastic used for the spool is able to be recycled.", "Now the good.", "The claim of uniformity seems to be holding true.", "I ran a few calibration prints and then printed a mount for my Sirius radio and spot measured the plastic as it fed in.", "I never measured more than 0.", "01mm thicker or thinner(1.", "74-1.", "76mm).", "The finish is shiny like PLA should be.", "The layers formed nicely and I didn't have any bubbling from the extruder.", "I ran my extruder at 220c(10c higher than recommended) but this is characteristic of my printer.", "Every material runs better 10c higher for whatever reason.", "I'm using a PEI covered bed and set that to 65c.", "All in all I'm happy with this PLA.", "I had stopped using it because of the bubbling I kept getting from other brands.", "Even name brands.", "If you want some reliable Filament for a finicky extruder or just some clean and honest PLA you can't go wrong here.", "Here is a video of the PLA in action on my CTC Bizer." ]
Viva Pi&ntilde;ata is a mix of elements from The Sims, a little bit of Pokemon, and some new elements unique to this game. Like The Sims, you start with a small lot and your objective is to build it into your dream home, or in this case dream garden. You start with a small lot that expands as you progress in the game and you can fill that space with plants, such as flowers or crop, or structures. Depending on which type of items you have in your garden you will attract certain types of pi&ntilde;atas. For example, by planting flowers you can attract butterflies and bumblebees. If you meet certain requirements the pi&ntilde;atas will become residents in your garden. Also by having certain types of pi&ntilde;atas as residents you can attract even more pi&ntilde;atas (i.e. snakes will come if you have mice in your garden, more on this later). Using your chocolate coins, you can work and rework your garden to build it to your specific tastes and to attract the types of pi&ntilde;atas you like. As the game goes on the pi&ntilde;atas get more interesting. You can have lion and elephant pi&ntilde;atas become residents in your garden, but also the requirements to do so get much more difficult. Like Pokemon you can make your objective to collect all of the different types of pi&ntilde;atas on Viva Pi&ntilde;ata, but this would not be easy because many pi&ntilde;atas have requirements that contradict other pi&ntilde;atas. For example one pi&ntilde;ata might require you to have more the 60% of your garden covered with water, while another pi&ntilde;ata might require you to have 60% of your garden covered with tall grass. Also, some pi&ntilde;atas do not get along and will fight each other if left in the same garden. This requires that you develop your garden to attract only the pi&ntilde;atas you want and, possibly, to exclude the pi&ntilde;atas you don't want. Typically in a single game you will not be trying to get all the pi&ntilde;atas to become residents but building a garden around certain specific pi&ntilde;atas. Since you can have multiple gardens, or just continually redesign a single garden, you can create gardens catered to your different favorite pi&ntilde;atas. The game has in inbuilt pi&ntilde;ata food chain. You will probably be required to feed some of your resident pi&ntilde;atas to the visiting pi&ntilde;atas to get them to become residents. For example, to get the snake pi&ntilde;ata to join it must eat a mouse pi&ntilde;ata (the mouse only has to eat a turnip to join). You can imagine this only gets much more complicated for pi&ntilde;atas like the lion. This is done very tastefully. The attacking pi&ntilde;ata will throw objects at its prey until it breaks the pi&ntilde;ata open and then proceeds to eat the candy that spills out. This pi&ntilde;ata food chain is one of the innovative features that make this game unique and add to the complexity of the game. Another feature that makes the game is the ability to breed your pi&ntilde;atas. Once you have a pi&ntilde;ata as a resident there is a second set of requirements you must meet before breeding, and of course you'll have to meet them with at least two pi&ntilde;atas. In Viva Pi&ntilde;ata the pi&ntilde;atas have no gender so you can breed any two pi&ntilde;atas of the same species. One you've met the requirements you can tell the two pi&ntilde;atas to "romance" and after playing a short maze style mini-game you will get to see a short video of that pi&ntilde;atas "Romance Dance". Neither the game nor the dances are suggestive and would be deemed acceptable by any conservative homeshool mom. The breeding is essentially the way to make money as you can sell your pi&ntilde;atas for a pretty large amount of chocolate coins. Viva Pi&ntilde;ata is a great looking game, but the big seller is the game play. If you like The Sims then you will love Viva Pi&ntilde;ata. This game however isn't limited to a specific demographic. You might feel like a little kid putting this brightly colored game into your Xbox 360, but you will have nothing but fun building your garden and breeding your pi&ntilde;atas. This game is truly a can not miss title for anyone with a 360. As an added note you can trade items with other players over Xbox Live. That is the only online feature of this game, but you can trade even if you only have an Xbox Live silver membership. Parents with younger kids will be happy to know that this game is appropriate online as well as offline and the game comes with instructions on how to set up your child's Xbox Live account. For those parents who are also interested in the romance dance you can watch a video on it by going to this website: [...].
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[ "Viva Pi&ntilde;ata is a mix of elements from The Sims, a little bit of Pokemon, and some new elements unique to this game.", "Like The Sims, you start with a small lot and your objective is to build it into your dream home, or in this case dream garden.", "You start with a small lot that expands as you progress in the game and you can fill that space with plants, such as flowers or crop, or structures.", "Depending on which type of items you have in your garden you will attract certain types of pi&ntilde;atas.", "For example, by planting flowers you can attract butterflies and bumblebees.", "If you meet certain requirements the pi&ntilde;atas will become residents in your garden.", "Also by having certain types of pi&ntilde;atas as residents you can attract even more pi&ntilde;atas (i.", "e. snakes will come if you have mice in your garden, more on this later).", "Using your chocolate coins, you can work and rework your garden to build it to your specific tastes and to attract the types of pi&ntilde;atas you like.", "As the game goes on the pi&ntilde;atas get more interesting.", "You can have lion and elephant pi&ntilde;atas become residents in your garden, but also the requirements to do so get much more difficult.", "Like Pokemon you can make your objective to collect all of the different types of pi&ntilde;atas on Viva Pi&ntilde;ata, but this would not be easy because many pi&ntilde;atas have requirements that contradict other pi&ntilde;atas.", "For example one pi&ntilde;ata might require you to have more the 60% of your garden covered with water, while another pi&ntilde;ata might require you to have 60% of your garden covered with tall grass.", "Also, some pi&ntilde;atas do not get along and will fight each other if left in the same garden.", "This requires that you develop your garden to attract only the pi&ntilde;atas you want and, possibly, to exclude the pi&ntilde;atas you don't want.", "Typically in a single game you will not be trying to get all the pi&ntilde;atas to become residents but building a garden around certain specific pi&ntilde;atas.", "Since you can have multiple gardens, or just continually redesign a single garden, you can create gardens catered to your different favorite pi&ntilde;atas.", "The game has in inbuilt pi&ntilde;ata food chain.", "You will probably be required to feed some of your resident pi&ntilde;atas to the visiting pi&ntilde;atas to get them to become residents.", "For example, to get the snake pi&ntilde;ata to join it must eat a mouse pi&ntilde;ata (the mouse only has to eat a turnip to join).", "You can imagine this only gets much more complicated for pi&ntilde;atas like the lion.", "This is done very tastefully.", "The attacking pi&ntilde;ata will throw objects at its prey until it breaks the pi&ntilde;ata open and then proceeds to eat the candy that spills out.", "This pi&ntilde;ata food chain is one of the innovative features that make this game unique and add to the complexity of the game.", "Another feature that makes the game is the ability to breed your pi&ntilde;atas.", "Once you have a pi&ntilde;ata as a resident there is a second set of requirements you must meet before breeding, and of course you'll have to meet them with at least two pi&ntilde;atas.", "In Viva Pi&ntilde;ata the pi&ntilde;atas have no gender so you can breed any two pi&ntilde;atas of the same species.", "One you've met the requirements you can tell the two pi&ntilde;atas to \"romance\" and after playing a short maze style mini-game you will get to see a short video of that pi&ntilde;atas \"Romance Dance\".", "Neither the game nor the dances are suggestive and would be deemed acceptable by any conservative homeshool mom.", "The breeding is essentially the way to make money as you can sell your pi&ntilde;atas for a pretty large amount of chocolate coins.", "Viva Pi&ntilde;ata is a great looking game, but the big seller is the game play.", "If you like The Sims then you will love Viva Pi&ntilde;ata.", "This game however isn't limited to a specific demographic.", "You might feel like a little kid putting this brightly colored game into your Xbox 360, but you will have nothing but fun building your garden and breeding your pi&ntilde;atas.", "This game is truly a can not miss title for anyone with a 360.", "As an added note you can trade items with other players over Xbox Live.", "That is the only online feature of this game, but you can trade even if you only have an Xbox Live silver membership.", "Parents with younger kids will be happy to know that this game is appropriate online as well as offline and the game comes with instructions on how to set up your child's Xbox Live account.", "For those parents who are also interested in the romance dance you can watch a video on it by going to this website:\n\n[...", "]." ]
I am a long-time Quicken user, and just upgraded to Quicken 2012 from the 2011 version. The upgrade went smoothly, took about 5 minutes, and was a non-event for me. This has been my experience with all previous upgrades. I have not tested every nook and cranny of the application, but that shouldn't be necessary. There have been some quirks or things I would consider minor bugs in previous versions, but up to the 2011 version these had not been fixed, so I will dig into this more as time permits and post back here as necessary. Observations: * As usual, installing this version does a "conversion" on your previous data files, presumably to a new format. This took only a few seconds even for 100,000 items in my data file. * I actually have 2 data files that I use by going back and forth between them (for my finances and a trust that I manage). The first time I opened the 2nd data file, Quicken automatically converted it as well. * Subjectively, this version feels faster to me, especially when opening attachments - that operation was nearly instantaneous. Nice! * I have yet to determine whether any of the "new features" in this version have any value to me or not. So why did I upgrade? One driving factor is that Intuit clearly states that they only support (and provide the ability to get stock quotes) for the current version and 2 years back. So installing this version resets the clock. The box even says (in microscopic print on the front) "Download your data from participating banks until April 2015." No big deal, but I keep hearing rumblings that Intuit is shifting more towards an "online" product (software as a service?), which I don't care for, thus this buys me another year of insurance against that, which is especially important to me now that Quicken has a monopoly on this type of product since Microsoft abandoned the market. Although I had a very smooth upgrade experience, I did take steps to protect myself against the possibility of any loss due to a bad upgrade: 1. Back up your existing data files. In my case, I copied everything in c:\users\[myname]\documents\Quicken to another folder that I called Quicken2011. 2. Set a system restore point (always a great idea when making any change to a Windows system): Control Panel > System > Advanced System Settings > System Protection. Make sure that your c: drive is listed as having "Protection On" and then click Create to create a restore point. If anything goes badly wrong and you want to revert to your previous version of Quicken, you can return to this same place and select System Restore to have all of the changes effected by the Quicken2012 installation rolled back. This won't roll back your data, which you will have to restore manually. Yes I know that Quicken promises to do some of this for you, but I don't like to take any chances. In case it matters, my system configuration is Windows 7 Professional with SP1, 64-bit version. Quicken installs as a 32-bit application. I remain a satisfied Quicken user. UPDATE 1/7/2012 After using the 2012 version for a few months, I have had no major problems with it, but have encountered a growing number of little issues and annoyances. I have used Quicken for a very long time over many versions (usually upgrading every 2nd version), and would say that the 2012 version is the quirkiest version yet - maybe it should be called "Quirken 2012". The good news is that I have experienced no major bugs, i.e. no crashes, data losses, data corruption, wrong results, etc. But those quirks are most annoying. Here are just a few: - In a number of places (such as on a form with many fields), if you fill in one field, Quirken thoughtfully auto-fills several other fields - except with wrong info. The wrong info sometimes gets updated to the correct info when you tab out, but seeing wrong data in a field is never good. This is a really obvious product QA failure. - A number of label fields are truncated because they don't fit anymore (compared to previous version). Very minor detail, but it is a quality issue a little like the door on your new car that didn't quite line up. - Major annoyance: When I download daily quotes for my investments, there have been a few isolated instances where one or more quotes was missing - which would not be a big deal, except that Quirken 2012 now treats these values as 0 (instead of "no new info"), which suddenly causes your net worth value to plunge alarmingly! Even worse, it is not obvious (the new price value field remains blank, making you think that it was not updated), and once this "fake 0" value is inserted, I can't find any way to tell Quirken to refresh the quote - So I have to go look it up manually - and enter it manually). Another major escape from QA. Quirken is one of those products that I both love - and hate - because I use it a lot and rely upon it, but it also frustrates me. Until the 2012 version, I was very happy. (The other product that falls into this category for me is PaperPort.) Several other reviewers have given positive reports on Mint as an alternative. I have not tried it myself. But there seems to be strong indication that Intuit, like many other software companies these days, would like to shift their business model towards online products that generate recurring revenue, away from products like Quicken that generate no further revenue unless users can somehow be convinced to pony up for a new version - something that there is less and less reason to do. This is just speculation, but I thus imagine that Intuit has reduced the amount of people they have working on Quicken, and it shows in the resultant quality. I can't change my original star rating, which I would now lower to *** FURTHER UPDATE 2/17/2012 I've now run into problems with the quote history updates several times, and it *IS* really annoying, and even alarming when it shows the value of a security go to ZERO and the value of your portfolio nosediving. Today it would not even let me *manually* enter a few prices on the price update screen. Apparently corruption in price history is a known problem that Intuit blithely ignores; here is a direct quote from their support document GEN82156: "The Quicken Price history file contains records for your security prices over time. Occasionally this data becomes corrupted and needs to be rebuilt. You can rebuild the price history file using the steps below. Some data may be lost when doing this process." This is NOT confidence-inspiring in a financial software product!
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[ "I am a long-time Quicken user, and just upgraded to Quicken 2012 from the 2011 version.", "The upgrade went smoothly, took about 5 minutes, and was a non-event for me.", "This has been my experience with all previous upgrades.", "I have not tested every nook and cranny of the application, but that shouldn't be necessary.", "There have been some quirks or things I would consider minor bugs in previous versions, but up to the 2011 version these had not been fixed, so I will dig into this more as time permits and post back here as necessary.", "Observations:\n* As usual, installing this version does a \"conversion\" on your previous data files, presumably to a new format.", "This took only a few seconds even for 100,000 items in my data file.", "* I actually have 2 data files that I use by going back and forth between them (for my finances and a trust that I manage).", "The first time I opened the 2nd data file, Quicken automatically converted it as well.", "* Subjectively, this version feels faster to me, especially when opening attachments - that operation was nearly instantaneous.", "Nice!", "* I have yet to determine whether any of the \"new features\" in this version have any value to me or not.", "So why did I upgrade?", "One driving factor is that Intuit clearly states that they only support (and provide the ability to get stock quotes) for the current version and 2 years back.", "So installing this version resets the clock.", "The box even says (in microscopic print on the front) \"Download your data from participating banks until April 2015.", "\" No big deal, but I keep hearing rumblings that Intuit is shifting more towards an \"online\" product (software as a service?", "), which I don't care for, thus this buys me another year of insurance against that, which is especially important to me now that Quicken has a monopoly on this type of product since Microsoft abandoned the market.", "Although I had a very smooth upgrade experience, I did take steps to protect myself against the possibility of any loss due to a bad upgrade:\n1.", "Back up your existing data files.", "In my case, I copied everything in c:\\users\\[myname]\\documents\\Quicken to another folder that I called Quicken2011.", "2.", "Set a system restore point (always a great idea when making any change to a Windows system): Control Panel > System > Advanced System Settings > System Protection.", "Make sure that your c: drive is listed as having \"Protection On\" and then click Create to create a restore point.", "If anything goes badly wrong and you want to revert to your previous version of Quicken, you can return to this same place and select System Restore to have all of the changes effected by the Quicken2012 installation rolled back.", "This won't roll back your data, which you will have to restore manually.", "Yes I know that Quicken promises to do some of this for you, but I don't like to take any chances.", "In case it matters, my system configuration is Windows 7 Professional with SP1, 64-bit version.", "Quicken installs as a 32-bit application.", "I remain a satisfied Quicken user.", "UPDATE 1/7/2012\n\nAfter using the 2012 version for a few months, I have had no major problems with it, but have encountered a growing number of little issues and annoyances.", "I have used Quicken for a very long time over many versions (usually upgrading every 2nd version), and would say that the 2012 version is the quirkiest version yet - maybe it should be called \"Quirken 2012\".", "The good news is that I have experienced no major bugs, i.", "e. no crashes, data losses, data corruption, wrong results, etc.", "But those quirks are most annoying.", "Here are just a few:\n- In a number of places (such as on a form with many fields), if you fill in one field, Quirken thoughtfully auto-fills several other fields - except with wrong info.", "The wrong info sometimes gets updated to the correct info when you tab out, but seeing wrong data in a field is never good.", "This is a really obvious product QA failure.", "- A number of label fields are truncated because they don't fit anymore (compared to previous version).", "Very minor detail, but it is a quality issue a little like the door on your new car that didn't quite line up.", "- Major annoyance: When I download daily quotes for my investments, there have been a few isolated instances where one or more quotes was missing - which would not be a big deal, except that Quirken 2012 now treats these values as 0 (instead of \"no new info\"), which suddenly causes your net worth value to plunge alarmingly!", "Even worse, it is not obvious (the new price value field remains blank, making you think that it was not updated), and once this \"fake 0\" value is inserted, I can't find any way to tell Quirken to refresh the quote - So I have to go look it up manually - and enter it manually).", "Another major escape from QA.", "Quirken is one of those products that I both love - and hate - because I use it a lot and rely upon it, but it also frustrates me.", "Until the 2012 version, I was very happy.", "(The other product that falls into this category for me is PaperPort.", ")\n\nSeveral other reviewers have given positive reports on Mint as an alternative.", "I have not tried it myself.", "But there seems to be strong indication that Intuit, like many other software companies these days, would like to shift their business model towards online products that generate recurring revenue, away from products like Quicken that generate no further revenue unless users can somehow be convinced to pony up for a new version - something that there is less and less reason to do.", "This is just speculation, but I thus imagine that Intuit has reduced the amount of people they have working on Quicken, and it shows in the resultant quality.", "I can't change my original star rating, which I would now lower to ***\n\nFURTHER UPDATE 2/17/2012\n\nI've now run into problems with the quote history updates several times, and it *IS* really annoying, and even alarming when it shows the value of a security go to ZERO and the value of your portfolio nosediving.", "Today it would not even let me *manually* enter a few prices on the price update screen.", "Apparently corruption in price history is a known problem that Intuit blithely ignores; here is a direct quote from their support document GEN82156:\n\n\"The Quicken Price history file contains records for your security prices over time.", "Occasionally this data becomes corrupted and needs to be rebuilt.", "You can rebuild the price history file using the steps below.", "Some data may be lost when doing this process.", "\"\n\nThis is NOT confidence-inspiring in a financial software product!" ]
This game is a lot of fun. It also offers you many options. You can get into a quick hunt, a career, a charter hunt, or into another mode where you are attacked by fierce animals one after the other. It takes a while to complete, is challenging, but playable for those of us with limited gaming skills. And... once you "complete it" it's not over, on the shelf, gathering dust ... go back and start a new career (try a harder difficulty level if you want), or take your existing character, and go on some more charter hunts (now that you completed it you will have an x-ray scope if you choose to use it). More than worth the money! WARNING: D.H.2 is nothing like this one.
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[ "This game is a lot of fun.", "It also offers you many options.", "You can get into a quick hunt, a career, a charter hunt, or into another mode where you are attacked by fierce animals one after the other.", "It takes a while to complete, is challenging, but playable for those of us with limited gaming skills.", "And...", "once you \"complete it\" it's not over, on the shelf, gathering dust...", "go back and start a new career (try a harder difficulty level if you want), or take your existing character, and go on some more charter hunts (now that you completed it you will have an x-ray scope if you choose to use it).", "More than worth the money!", "WARNING: D.", "H.2 is nothing like this one." ]
More than any other collection, this one thoroughly dramatises, in beautiful song and beat, Marley as the revolutionary so cognizant of the colonial/ neocolonial mainstream system that has strived to maintain blacks and other poor and downtrodden in continuous ignorance, poverty, misery, and exploitation. The songs are of remarkable content in which Marley describes the system and how the exploited are responding to or should respond to it so as to crush it. Any music lover inclined to issues of world exploitation and freedom would greatly be intrigued and would cherish having this collection, as will be demonstrated by my comments on each of the songs. "Africa Unite" involves the urging of African countries and ethnic groups to unite, which effort would vastly benefit blacks everywhere, including black children now and in the future. Marley sings, "How good and pleasant it would be...to see the unification of all Africans." Of merit to Marley, everyone that is black or of African descent is African. African unity then becomes of benefit to diasporan blacks or Africans. In "One Drop," Marley decries the mainstream system's exploitative stance that has resulted in blacks having to keep on fighting for freedom; and also having to die and starve in vast numbers as they lament their situation, in their bid to survive. In "Ride Natty Ride," the poor and downtrodden are shown to have the endless fire burning within them, which involves the determined struggle to survive and overcome exploitation. In "Ambush in the Night," Marley decries the exploitative mainstream for belittling blacks, calling them ignorant, and as only knowing what was taught them by colonialists/ neocolonialists. Mainstream is fully focused on frustrating the Africans' struggling to get out of poverty and exploitation; Africans struggle against this system. The poor and downtrodden find themselves being continuously "ambushed." In "Wake Up and Live," the exploited are urged to wake up to the injustices inflicted on them, and into struggling to overcome these evils. In "So Much Trouble in the World," Marley sings that "What goes on up is coming on down" and "What goes around, comes around," implying that the mainstream exploitative mechanism, that creates trouble and chaos in the world, will eventually collapse as it becomes the victim of its own exploiting and evil ways. The song "Zimbabwe" was sang shortly before white-controlled Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) achieved independence. The song is about the achievement of the liberation (independence) of Zimbabwe having to require Africans continuing to fight for their rights against a colonialist divide-and-rule system that has tricked and torn Africans apart. Africans are tied in a system in which they cannot decide their destiny in a free and fair way. A revolutionary approach to overthrowing this system would be required. In the song "Top Rankin," Marley sings that the neocolonial system does not want Africans to unite, and live together. The system instead entices Africans to instead "keep on fussing and fighting" and "killing one another" to the uppermost (Top Rankin'). The system strives to keep Africans in poverty Marley sings that he feels brotherly/ sisterly love for those struggling against the yoke of poverty and exploitation. Despite the odds, blacks and other downtrodden ones have adamantly refused to let the neocolonial system keep them down and exploited, forever. Marley asserts that since they are deprived of "equal opportunity," Africans look forward to freedom and liberty. Marley also calls forth for revenge on the mainstream mechanism which continues to be "deceptive" as it goes on building churches and universities. Marley urges the exploiting system to tell the people the truth about their evil ways. Marley sings that "We have been trampled on for so long." In the song "Survival," Marley sings that the mainstream mechanism cannot claim to care for blacks who are "Suffering in every way," as they struggle to "survive" and be "survivors."
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[ "More than any other collection, this one thoroughly dramatises, in beautiful song and beat, Marley as the revolutionary so cognizant of the colonial/ neocolonial mainstream system that has strived to maintain blacks and other poor and downtrodden in continuous ignorance, poverty, misery, and exploitation.", "The songs are of remarkable content in which Marley describes the system and how the exploited are responding to or should respond to it so as to crush it.", "Any music lover inclined to issues of world exploitation and freedom would greatly be intrigued and would cherish having this collection, as will be demonstrated by my comments on each of the songs.", "\"Africa Unite\" involves the urging of African countries and ethnic groups to unite, which effort would vastly benefit blacks everywhere, including black children now and in the future.", "Marley sings, \"How good and pleasant it would be...", "to see the unification of all Africans.", "\" Of merit to Marley, everyone that is black or of African descent is African.", "African unity then becomes of benefit to diasporan blacks or Africans.", "In \"One Drop,\" Marley decries the mainstream system's exploitative stance that has resulted in blacks having to keep on fighting for freedom; and also having to die and starve in vast numbers as they lament their situation, in their bid to survive.", "In \"Ride Natty Ride,\" the poor and downtrodden are shown to have the endless fire burning within them, which involves the determined struggle to survive and overcome exploitation.", "In \"Ambush in the Night,\" Marley decries the exploitative mainstream for belittling blacks, calling them ignorant, and as only knowing what was taught them by colonialists/ neocolonialists.", "Mainstream is fully focused on frustrating the Africans' struggling to get out of poverty and exploitation; Africans struggle against this system.", "The poor and downtrodden find themselves being continuously \"ambushed.", "\" In \"Wake Up and Live,\" the exploited are urged to wake up to the injustices inflicted on them, and into struggling to overcome these evils.", "In \"So Much Trouble in the World,\" Marley sings that \"What goes on up is coming on down\" and \"What goes around, comes around,\" implying that the mainstream exploitative mechanism, that creates trouble and chaos in the world, will eventually collapse as it becomes the victim of its own exploiting and evil ways.", "The song \"Zimbabwe\" was sang shortly before white-controlled Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) achieved independence.", "The song is about the achievement of the liberation (independence) of Zimbabwe having to require Africans continuing to fight for their rights against a colonialist divide-and-rule system that has tricked and torn Africans apart.", "Africans are tied in a system in which they cannot decide their destiny in a free and fair way.", "A revolutionary approach to overthrowing this system would be required.", "In the song \"Top Rankin,\" Marley sings that the neocolonial system does not want Africans to unite, and live together.", "The system instead entices Africans to instead \"keep on fussing and fighting\" and \"killing one another\" to the uppermost (Top Rankin').", "The system strives to keep Africans in poverty Marley sings that he feels brotherly/ sisterly love for those struggling against the yoke of poverty and exploitation.", "Despite the odds, blacks and other downtrodden ones have adamantly refused to let the neocolonial system keep them down and exploited, forever.", "Marley asserts that since they are deprived of \"equal opportunity,\" Africans look forward to freedom and liberty.", "Marley also calls forth for revenge on the mainstream mechanism which continues to be \"deceptive\" as it goes on building churches and universities.", "Marley urges the exploiting system to tell the people the truth about their evil ways.", "Marley sings that \"We have been trampled on for so long.", "\" In the song \"Survival,\" Marley sings that the mainstream mechanism cannot claim to care for blacks who are \"Suffering in every way,\" as they struggle to \"survive\" and be \"survivors.", "\"" ]
Okay, I'll be honest this was my very first Mina Carter book and I was a little scared and then I was blown away. The end of world stuff always makes my eyes glaze over but her depth of world building, descriptions, actions it all kept me wide awake and didn't skip a single line. The mains were fantastic and the male lead had me trying to figure him out the entire length of the book. Andy KICKED ASS!!! She rocked, total badass and everyone was so afraid of her...except our guy. He was so hot and cool as a cucumber. Who knew that even a reaper had her very own other half. I love this book, it was action-packed, romantic, interesting and very well developed. I highly recommend it.
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[ "Okay, I'll be honest this was my very first Mina Carter book and I was a little scared and then I was blown away.", "The end of world stuff always makes my eyes glaze over but her depth of world building, descriptions, actions it all kept me wide awake and didn't skip a single line.", "The mains were fantastic and the male lead had me trying to figure him out the entire length of the book.", "Andy KICKED ASS!!!", "She rocked, total badass and everyone was so afraid of her...", "except our guy.", "He was so hot and cool as a cucumber.", "Who knew that even a reaper had her very own other half.", "I love this book, it was action-packed, romantic, interesting and very well developed.", "I highly recommend it." ]
If you're small-to-medium sized, this is a very fashionable and comfortable bra. As a girl really into the trendy sporty style, I love the way it looks with workout clothes and under sheer sport tops, because it provides nice coverage. At first, it didn't fit me, I had to try several times to fasten it backwards then slide it forward and put the straps on, so that was difficult. But once I got it one damn! It fit like a glove. It feels like the BEST support I've ever gotten out of a bra, for a handful of my size. I will agree with other reviewers that it does make your chest feel POINTY and can alter the shape depending on your size. I wouldn't wear this on a date or around a guy, but I would wear it for working out and everyday. Every lady will have a different experience with this bra because of its unique design. Large B to small C recommended, definitely.
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[ "If you're small-to-medium sized, this is a very fashionable and comfortable bra.", "As a girl really into the trendy sporty style, I love the way it looks with workout clothes and under sheer sport tops, because it provides nice coverage.", "At first, it didn't fit me, I had to try several times to fasten it backwards then slide it forward and put the straps on, so that was difficult.", "But once I got it one damn!", "It fit like a glove.", "It feels like the BEST support I've ever gotten out of a bra, for a handful of my size.", "I will agree with other reviewers that it does make your chest feel POINTY and can alter the shape depending on your size.", "I wouldn't wear this on a date or around a guy, but I would wear it for working out and everyday.", "Every lady will have a different experience with this bra because of its unique design.", "Large B to small C recommended, definitely." ]
I used to have straight handle snow shovels and I was always disappointed. I broke a few cheaper ones in some deep snow. Cheap plastic snapping because snow is too heavy and it's too cold and got brittle. Or cheap handles that bent and snapped from the weight of the snow or just because they were too thin. This shovel has them beat by miles. Yes a little more pricey than a standard snow shovel, but you get what you pay for with this. The bend in it makes it so you don't have to bend your back. It gives you a lever point which makes picking up a full shovel full not as heavy. The tip of the shovel has a strip of steel so you can chop into the snow and not worry about the plastic chipping and breaking. Also means when you're done you can just thump it on the concrete twice (not slam it) and all the snow knocks off. We've had days here in Colorado in Jan, Feb, March, and April where we had 15" of snow. This shovel has made it through all of them with not a twinge of back pain for me. Mind you it's May now and we still just got 3-4", I foresee me and my shovel having a long lasting relationship. The best snow shovel I've ever purchased!
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[ "I used to have straight handle snow shovels and I was always disappointed.", "I broke a few cheaper ones in some deep snow.", "Cheap plastic snapping because snow is too heavy and it's too cold and got brittle.", "Or cheap handles that bent and snapped from the weight of the snow or just because they were too thin.", "This shovel has them beat by miles.", "Yes a little more pricey than a standard snow shovel, but you get what you pay for with this.", "The bend in it makes it so you don't have to bend your back.", "It gives you a lever point which makes picking up a full shovel full not as heavy.", "The tip of the shovel has a strip of steel so you can chop into the snow and not worry about the plastic chipping and breaking.", "Also means when you're done you can just thump it on the concrete twice (not slam it) and all the snow knocks off.", "We've had days here in Colorado in Jan, Feb, March, and April where we had 15\" of snow.", "This shovel has made it through all of them with not a twinge of back pain for me.", "Mind you it's May now and we still just got 3-4\", I foresee me and my shovel having a long lasting relationship.", "The best snow shovel I've ever purchased!" ]
This is by far one of the sharpest lenses on the market, even holding its own against the most expensive glass by Canon, Nikon and even Zeiss (which Nikon and Zeiss owners will foam at the mouth at hearing, but the results of shooting with this lens don't lie). It's also one of the most versatile, since it's a true macro lens which does double- and even triple-duty as an incredible portrait lens and fast medium telephoto. The L version of this, which costs twice as much, really only brings optical image stabilization to the table, but its overall sharpness is, in practice, no better than this "regular" lens. Also, lens flare is so well controlled by this lens' design that you can save your money on a lens hood. It has a second diaphragm in it that makes it nearly impossible to get flare without actually trying to, in which case you might be disappointed, since it really is hard to get flare even intentionally. This is an impressive feat of engineering on Canon's part. It's also very fast to focus when the limiter switch is set to keep it out of the macro range. But, even when the limiter is turned off, it doesn't tend to hunt for focus except in low light or at extremely close distances. For low light, turn the focus limiter on, and you should have no problems. And, if you're shooting macro, it's best to manually focus for that, anyway. And, again, I can't rave enough about how sharp this lens is. From edge to edge, details are tack sharp, and there's very little chromatic aberration. In fact, I don't think I've ever used another lens that had such well-controlled color fringing, even wide open at f/2.8. Vignetting, though noticeable when the aperture is left wide-open, isn't as bad as other lenses, such as the 85mm f/1.8 (considerably more noticeable, but actually rather nice for portraits, which is what that lens is geared toward). On a full-frame sensor (or on 35mm film), it can give 1-to-1 reproduction, which means objects you shoot at its closest focusing distance will be the same size on the sensor that they are in real life. Imagine how much detail you could get in a print of a penny if its recorded image on film were the same size as the penny itself. That's how macro lenses capture so much detail in small objects that our naked eye wouldn't be able to see. On APS-C sensor cameras, such as Rebels, the 60D, 70D, etc., it gives an effective reproduction of 2-to-1 (that is, 2x magnification), since APS-C sensors are only about half the size of full-frame. So, if you have a full-frame sensor and an APS-C sensor that both have the same resolution, you will have to crop the image from the APS-C sensor less than an image from a full-frame sensor to get the same overall apparent magnification. This will result in more detail in the APS-C sensor's image. I got a Rebel to use specifically for macro work for this very reason, saving my 5D for portraiture and landscapes. Finally, this lens' build is just plain solid. It feels sturdy, even with its plastic (though it's high-quality plastic) barrel. It never ceases to feel great in your hand, no matter how many times you pick it up. I now find myself going back to my opening statement. This lens is incredible. Arguably one of the best all-around lenses ever created (and you'd be hard-pressed to argue that it's not). I never get bored with it, especially since macro photography opens up a whole new world. You'll be amazed at how exciting and interesting your back yard can be when you go on a safari in it with this lens. Throw in awesome portraits and great sports and other action shots, and it's easy to justify its kind of hefty price. I'm attaching a couple of portraits and macro shots I took with it.
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[ "This is by far one of the sharpest lenses on the market, even holding its own against the most expensive glass by Canon, Nikon and even Zeiss (which Nikon and Zeiss owners will foam at the mouth at hearing, but the results of shooting with this lens don't lie).", "It's also one of the most versatile, since it's a true macro lens which does double- and even triple-duty as an incredible portrait lens and fast medium telephoto.", "The L version of this, which costs twice as much, really only brings optical image stabilization to the table, but its overall sharpness is, in practice, no better than this \"regular\" lens.", "Also, lens flare is so well controlled by this lens' design that you can save your money on a lens hood.", "It has a second diaphragm in it that makes it nearly impossible to get flare without actually trying to, in which case you might be disappointed, since it really is hard to get flare even intentionally.", "This is an impressive feat of engineering on Canon's part.", "It's also very fast to focus when the limiter switch is set to keep it out of the macro range.", "But, even when the limiter is turned off, it doesn't tend to hunt for focus except in low light or at extremely close distances.", "For low light, turn the focus limiter on, and you should have no problems.", "And, if you're shooting macro, it's best to manually focus for that, anyway.", "And, again, I can't rave enough about how sharp this lens is.", "From edge to edge, details are tack sharp, and there's very little chromatic aberration.", "In fact, I don't think I've ever used another lens that had such well-controlled color fringing, even wide open at f/2.", "8.\n\nVignetting, though noticeable when the aperture is left wide-open, isn't as bad as other lenses, such as the 85mm f/1.", "8 (considerably more noticeable, but actually rather nice for portraits, which is what that lens is geared toward).", "On a full-frame sensor (or on 35mm film), it can give 1-to-1 reproduction, which means objects you shoot at its closest focusing distance will be the same size on the sensor that they are in real life.", "Imagine how much detail you could get in a print of a penny if its recorded image on film were the same size as the penny itself.", "That's how macro lenses capture so much detail in small objects that our naked eye wouldn't be able to see.", "On APS-C sensor cameras, such as Rebels, the 60D, 70D, etc.", ", it gives an effective reproduction of 2-to-1 (that is, 2x magnification), since APS-C sensors are only about half the size of full-frame.", "So, if you have a full-frame sensor and an APS-C sensor that both have the same resolution, you will have to crop the image from the APS-C sensor less than an image from a full-frame sensor to get the same overall apparent magnification.", "This will result in more detail in the APS-C sensor's image.", "I got a Rebel to use specifically for macro work for this very reason, saving my 5D for portraiture and landscapes.", "Finally, this lens' build is just plain solid.", "It feels sturdy, even with its plastic (though it's high-quality plastic) barrel.", "It never ceases to feel great in your hand, no matter how many times you pick it up.", "I now find myself going back to my opening statement.", "This lens is incredible.", "Arguably one of the best all-around lenses ever created (and you'd be hard-pressed to argue that it's not).", "I never get bored with it, especially since macro photography opens up a whole new world.", "You'll be amazed at how exciting and interesting your back yard can be when you go on a safari in it with this lens.", "Throw in awesome portraits and great sports and other action shots, and it's easy to justify its kind of hefty price.", "I'm attaching a couple of portraits and macro shots I took with it." ]
I'm really starting to consider Australian literature to be some of the best fiction I've had the pleasure of getting my hands on. I've already been able to delve into authors like Murray Bail and Elliot Perlman and now I've had the pleasure of reading a stunning novel, `Dirt Music', written by acclaimed Australian author Tim Winton. I must say this; after this read I surely will be researching his bibliography. `Dirt Music' takes place in a small fishing town in Western Australia (a fictitious town called White Point) where middle-aged Georgie Jutland is trying to find herself. She's always been a rebellious and free-spirited woman; at odds with her family constantly, never truly feeling as though she belonged anywhere. She's longed for a sense of freedom that everyone around her seems to take away, but she lacks the ability to make the needed effort to really save herself from her apparent failings. She lives with widower Jim Buckridge; a shell of a man who drowns himself in fishing and remains a distant and reclusive mystery to Georgie. She feels as though she loves him, but she struggles with understanding why. She cooks for him, she cleans his house and she takes care of his two sons, but at the end of the day she feels alone and cold. And then she meets Lu. The man known as Luther Fox comes with some serious baggage. A beautiful musician who comes from a dishonorable family; Fox has been reduced to a shamateur (fish poacher) due to some unspeakable tragedies in his life. Let's just say that he his the sole survivor to the Fox name. When Georgie spots Fox poaching late at night it is her obligation to inform her husband, a local fisherman. This is their way of living and this man is encroaching on that. Instead of playing informant she decides to play desperate housewife and starts up a heated affair that is far more than just a one-night stand type thing. No, it becomes apparent that both Lu and Georgie fill a void within one another; a void they've been trying to fill for a long time. The novel effortlessly paints these characters for us, giving us a realistic and authentic portrait of middle-aged despair and self-awareness. Winton's descriptive prose is littered with beautiful expressions of pure emotion and his languid delivery is a joy to read. My one critique, if I were to have any, would be that at times he expounds too much on areas that need little expansion. He goes to great lengths to flesh out each and every move these characters make, and the prose spans over a good length of time, and so some scenes could have been cut and some time could have been shortened to keep the pacing a little brisker in areas, but in the end it is a trivial complaint when you consider the richly rewarding entirety of the novel. I felt that the novel's ending was a tad premature (even if the novel spans nearly 500 pages), but it was not a disappointment in the least; it just felt a little too sudden for what I was expecting. Some novels take a full chapter to wind things down; this one almost feels like the ending is on a solitary page. It's still the best thing I've read in quite some time, and certainly a masterful example of pure storytelling at it's finest. I'd highly recommend this one. If you enjoy a good dramatic story, filled with love, loss and ample amounts of genuine (and realistic) tension then dive right in, for `Dirt Music' covers all those bases and then some.
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[ "I'm really starting to consider Australian literature to be some of the best fiction I've had the pleasure of getting my hands on.", "I've already been able to delve into authors like Murray Bail and Elliot Perlman and now I've had the pleasure of reading a stunning novel, `Dirt Music', written by acclaimed Australian author Tim Winton.", "I must say this; after this read I surely will be researching his bibliography.", "`Dirt Music' takes place in a small fishing town in Western Australia (a fictitious town called White Point) where middle-aged Georgie Jutland is trying to find herself.", "She's always been a rebellious and free-spirited woman; at odds with her family constantly, never truly feeling as though she belonged anywhere.", "She's longed for a sense of freedom that everyone around her seems to take away, but she lacks the ability to make the needed effort to really save herself from her apparent failings.", "She lives with widower Jim Buckridge; a shell of a man who drowns himself in fishing and remains a distant and reclusive mystery to Georgie.", "She feels as though she loves him, but she struggles with understanding why.", "She cooks for him, she cleans his house and she takes care of his two sons, but at the end of the day she feels alone and cold.", "And then she meets Lu.", "The man known as Luther Fox comes with some serious baggage.", "A beautiful musician who comes from a dishonorable family; Fox has been reduced to a shamateur (fish poacher) due to some unspeakable tragedies in his life.", "Let's just say that he his the sole survivor to the Fox name.", "When Georgie spots Fox poaching late at night it is her obligation to inform her husband, a local fisherman.", "This is their way of living and this man is encroaching on that.", "Instead of playing informant she decides to play desperate housewife and starts up a heated affair that is far more than just a one-night stand type thing.", "No, it becomes apparent that both Lu and Georgie fill a void within one another; a void they've been trying to fill for a long time.", "The novel effortlessly paints these characters for us, giving us a realistic and authentic portrait of middle-aged despair and self-awareness.", "Winton's descriptive prose is littered with beautiful expressions of pure emotion and his languid delivery is a joy to read.", "My one critique, if I were to have any, would be that at times he expounds too much on areas that need little expansion.", "He goes to great lengths to flesh out each and every move these characters make, and the prose spans over a good length of time, and so some scenes could have been cut and some time could have been shortened to keep the pacing a little brisker in areas, but in the end it is a trivial complaint when you consider the richly rewarding entirety of the novel.", "I felt that the novel's ending was a tad premature (even if the novel spans nearly 500 pages), but it was not a disappointment in the least; it just felt a little too sudden for what I was expecting.", "Some novels take a full chapter to wind things down; this one almost feels like the ending is on a solitary page.", "It's still the best thing I've read in quite some time, and certainly a masterful example of pure storytelling at it's finest.", "I'd highly recommend this one.", "If you enjoy a good dramatic story, filled with love, loss and ample amounts of genuine (and realistic) tension then dive right in, for `Dirt Music' covers all those bases and then some." ]
The Sony MDR-V6 Monitor Headphones are the predecessor of the professional industry standard MDR-7506 Studio Headphones&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Sony-MDR7506-Professional-Large-Diaphragm-Headphone/dp/B000AJIF4E/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone</a>&nbsp;that I use as a sound mixer and recordist in the film and television production industry. For my full thoughts on the 7506, click the link above and look for that review. The two models are virtually identical. The V6 phones were originally released as a high end headphone to appeal to audiophiles who were on a budget. They feature closed ear design with soft lamb skin ear pads, smooth frequency response, and a bass boost popular with DJs and contemporary music lovers. The main differences between the two are that the 7506 phones come with gold tipped plugs and a sticker that says Professional on it. The V6 has a sticker that says simply Digital and the plugs are standard silver. And the MDR-V6 phones are usually about $30.00 cheaper than their professional model. All in all, either model will sound great for whatever purpose you choose to use them for. Highly recommended!
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[ "The Sony MDR-V6 Monitor Headphones are the predecessor of the professional industry standard MDR-7506 Studio Headphones&nbsp;<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Sony-MDR7506-Professional-Large-Diaphragm-Headphone/dp/B000AJIF4E/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?", "ie=UTF8\">Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone</a>&nbsp;that I use as a sound mixer and recordist in the film and television production industry.", "For my full thoughts on the 7506, click the link above and look for that review.", "The two models are virtually identical.", "The V6 phones were originally released as a high end headphone to appeal to audiophiles who were on a budget.", "They feature closed ear design with soft lamb skin ear pads, smooth frequency response, and a bass boost popular with DJs and contemporary music lovers.", "The main differences between the two are that the 7506 phones come with gold tipped plugs and a sticker that says Professional on it.", "The V6 has a sticker that says simply Digital and the plugs are standard silver.", "And the MDR-V6 phones are usually about $30.", "00 cheaper than their professional model.", "All in all, either model will sound great for whatever purpose you choose to use them for.", "Highly recommended!" ]
This was one tight band. But, in an early instance of Zappa's doctoring of live material, "Roxy & Elsewhere" is partially a studio effort. Napoleon Murphy Brock's high vocals in "Cheepnis" are proof of this. Further proof would be Volume Two of "You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore." Vastly different arrangement, with no speeded-up vocal. The other instances are more subtle, but present, nonetheless. But I won't detract from this record. It really is good. There is a relaxed feel all through this, even in the fast-paced, intricate arrangements, and it is obvious the whole band is having a lot of fun on stage. And despite a slight raciness in some of the material, Zappa keeps it all clean; a "PG" rating at worst. Too bad it wasn't aired on television, as intended. There is such mundane material in spots, who would have thought you could write a nice, jazzy ballad about turkey poop on your windshield ("Village Of The Sun"), and actually have it work? And, of course, cheap monster movies have a fan base all their own, including Zappa and The Mothers' salute with "Cheepnis." Despite the obvious overdubbing, this is an incredible piece of live music. It's no wonder he had a "NO DRUGS IN THE BAND" rule. Uppers could help, but you really need to be on top of your game to pull this stuff off. Take the first part of "Bee-Bop Tango," for instance. Frank Zappa tells the audience, just before the band starts, "This is a HARD one to play." Just listen to it, the band probably played it every night for the whole 73-74 tour, maybe not, but, as rendered here, it's one of the most difficult pieces in contemporary music. And, I have no doubt, this version has it's own ambience. "Roxy & Elsewhere" has funny dialogue, good, lively interplay between band members and audience, and a clean, immediate sound, as if the band were set up in your home. One thing that is funny, how many times do you see a rock audience seriously listening to a jazzy trombone solo, and liking it? He couldn't escape his "Freak Out" roots though, as a slowed down, truncated "Trouble Coming Every Day" is included, but called "MORE Trouble Coming Every Day," along with a rearranged "Orange County Lumber Truck," from "Weasels Ripped My Flesh," but not sounding dated at all at the time. And even now, it still sounds fresh.
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[ "This was one tight band.", "But, in an early instance of Zappa's doctoring of live material, \"Roxy & Elsewhere\" is partially a studio effort.", "Napoleon Murphy Brock's high vocals in \"Cheepnis\" are proof of this.", "Further proof would be Volume Two of \"You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore.", "\" Vastly different arrangement, with no speeded-up vocal.", "The other instances are more subtle, but present, nonetheless.", "But I won't detract from this record.", "It really is good.", "There is a relaxed feel all through this, even in the fast-paced, intricate arrangements, and it is obvious the whole band is having a lot of fun on stage.", "And despite a slight raciness in some of the material, Zappa keeps it all clean; a \"PG\" rating at worst.", "Too bad it wasn't aired on television, as intended.", "There is such mundane material in spots, who would have thought you could write a nice, jazzy ballad about turkey poop on your windshield (\"Village Of The Sun\"), and actually have it work?", "And, of course, cheap monster movies have a fan base all their own, including Zappa and The Mothers' salute with \"Cheepnis.", "\" Despite the obvious overdubbing, this is an incredible piece of live music.", "It's no wonder he had a \"NO DRUGS IN THE BAND\" rule.", "Uppers could help, but you really need to be on top of your game to pull this stuff off.", "Take the first part of \"Bee-Bop Tango,\" for instance.", "Frank Zappa tells the audience, just before the band starts, \"This is a HARD one to play.", "\" Just listen to it, the band probably played it every night for the whole 73-74 tour, maybe not, but, as rendered here, it's one of the most difficult pieces in contemporary music.", "And, I have no doubt, this version has it's own ambience.", "\"Roxy & Elsewhere\" has funny dialogue, good, lively interplay between band members and audience, and a clean, immediate sound, as if the band were set up in your home.", "One thing that is funny, how many times do you see a rock audience seriously listening to a jazzy trombone solo, and liking it?", "He couldn't escape his \"Freak Out\" roots though, as a slowed down, truncated \"Trouble Coming Every Day\" is included, but called \"MORE Trouble Coming Every Day,\" along with a rearranged \"Orange County Lumber Truck,\" from \"Weasels Ripped My Flesh,\" but not sounding dated at all at the time.", "And even now, it still sounds fresh." ]
I love this movie & feel like everyone should watch this movie at least once. Besides the romance between the characters, the effects are amazing. The costumes are great. They really did bring titanic to life. Id give it 5 stars but the product case came broken. Thankfully the discs are fine. When I pulled it out of the package the case was rattling. It sounded like a couple of beads rolling around. The inside flap that held one of the dvds had broken off and was rolling around along with the pieces. Since the discs were unscratched & I only paid $1.96, Im happy.
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[ "I love this movie & feel like everyone should watch this movie at least once.", "Besides the romance between the characters, the effects are amazing.", "The costumes are great.", "They really did bring titanic to life.", "Id give it 5 stars but the product case came broken.", "Thankfully the discs are fine.", "When I pulled it out of the package the case was rattling.", "It sounded like a couple of beads rolling around.", "The inside flap that held one of the dvds had broken off and was rolling around along with the pieces.", "Since the discs were unscratched & I only paid $1.", "96, Im happy." ]
Brilliant! The wand works brilliantly. Plus no need to buy batteries. I can highly recommend it. It came on time and very well packaged. I had to order these wands from Amazon.com instead of Amazon.co.uk as I couldn't find a young boys wand. I could only find very girly ones. As my 4 year old grandson only asked for a magic wand for Christmas I didn't want to disappoint him. And yes I could have bought a Harry Potter one, but we wanted a generic one. I bought 2, as I'm sure his younger brother would like one, as he likes to emulate his big brother. Plus there should be no fighting....
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[ "Brilliant!", "The wand works brilliantly.", "Plus no need to buy batteries.", "I can highly recommend it.", "It came on time and very well packaged.", "I had to order these wands from Amazon.", "com instead of Amazon.", "co.", "uk as I couldn't find a young boys wand.", "I could only find very girly ones.", "As my 4 year old grandson only asked for a magic wand for Christmas I didn't want to disappoint him.", "And yes I could have bought a Harry Potter one, but we wanted a generic one.", "I bought 2, as I'm sure his younger brother would like one, as he likes to emulate his big brother.", "Plus there should be no fighting...." ]
I love this glider. My husband does not. I believe it's the difference in weight. He is 220# and the glide is not smooth. Some metal parts hit when he glides. I don't have that problem unless my glide is crooked (due to moving around or sitting way off center) I'm 160#. My sister who is the lightest of us all floats through the air on it. She's about #125#. No other issues. I love a good glide. So much better than a rocking motion.
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[ "I love this glider.", "My husband does not.", "I believe it's the difference in weight.", "He is 220# and the glide is not smooth.", "Some metal parts hit when he glides.", "I don't have that problem unless my glide is crooked (due to moving around or sitting way off center) I'm 160#.", "My sister who is the lightest of us all floats through the air on it.", "She's about #125#.", "No other issues.", "I love a good glide.", "So much better than a rocking motion." ]
I struggled with this book, and not because of the writing - but rather because of the story and the conviction it laid on my heart. I've not made any secret of the fact that I am a Christian. I've been there, right along with my brothers and sisters in Christ, supporting and encouraging missionaries - but this book gave me a picture (granted, a historical one) that made my heart hurt- not just for the missionary but also for those people he was sent to convert. Recently, in my Literary Theory class, we spoke about Colonialism and Post-Colonialism, and those views were heavily portrayed in Island of Wings. The story here is one of a missionary and his young wife, a pretty enough gal, sent to a remote island in Scotland to convert the heathens there. They live in a state of filth that reeks of birds dead carcasses, they speak only Gaelic (the missionary's home tongue), and they have a pagan worship that is hard to "free" them from. What amazed me through this story are two things. First, that despite years on the island (15 if I recall correctly), the missionary's wife, Lizzie, never learns any of their language. She is unable to communicate with the people she was sent to minister to, with her husband, after fifteen years. That is unreal to me. Second, is how bleak the picture is. In this story there are no winners, there is only losers. The story of Neil and his wife are based in historical fact, but the tragedy of the infants deaths on the island (something like 80% didn't live past 8 days), the lack of connection between Neil and Lizzie and the island natives, and the ultimate end of the story left my heart in shambles. This is definitely a powerful book, and one to read if you are interested in the historical affects of colonialism on remote places.
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[ "I struggled with this book, and not because of the writing - but rather because of the story and the conviction it laid on my heart.", "I've not made any secret of the fact that I am a Christian.", "I've been there, right along with my brothers and sisters in Christ, supporting and encouraging missionaries - but this book gave me a picture (granted, a historical one) that made my heart hurt- not just for the missionary but also for those people he was sent to convert.", "Recently, in my Literary Theory class, we spoke about Colonialism and Post-Colonialism, and those views were heavily portrayed in Island of Wings.", "The story here is one of a missionary and his young wife, a pretty enough gal, sent to a remote island in Scotland to convert the heathens there.", "They live in a state of filth that reeks of birds dead carcasses, they speak only Gaelic (the missionary's home tongue), and they have a pagan worship that is hard to \"free\" them from.", "What amazed me through this story are two things.", "First, that despite years on the island (15 if I recall correctly), the missionary's wife, Lizzie, never learns any of their language.", "She is unable to communicate with the people she was sent to minister to, with her husband, after fifteen years.", "That is unreal to me.", "Second, is how bleak the picture is.", "In this story there are no winners, there is only losers.", "The story of Neil and his wife are based in historical fact, but the tragedy of the infants deaths on the island (something like 80% didn't live past 8 days), the lack of connection between Neil and Lizzie and the island natives, and the ultimate end of the story left my heart in shambles.", "This is definitely a powerful book, and one to read if you are interested in the historical affects of colonialism on remote places." ]
This book has just about everything you could possibly want from horse and sword fantasy except perhaps for a bit more grit. An outstanding first book and i am very much waiting on the next two. get busy mr. haendler ;) On a related side note: having absorbed well over 300 kindle books in the last couple years i must say thank god for the format. At first i was frustrated with all the drek being self-published in my favorite genres, thinking the only good reads being put out were from "established" publishers. This book is one of a great many that clearly illustrates what a foolish notion that was and i am very glad to be rid of it. In fact I've come to the conclusion that those same established publishers are all now quite probably run by fecal matter throwing, half-wit bean counters with no ability to comprehend anything but their bottom line as illustrated by the constant price gouging they practice on a format that has almost 0 production cost vs. physical book production. That being the end of my rant of the day all the rest of you people i read regularly get cracking! i am caught up and waiting on all of you ;)
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[ "This book has just about everything you could possibly want from horse and sword fantasy except perhaps for a bit more grit.", "An outstanding first book and i am very much waiting on the next two.", "get busy mr.", "haendler ;)\n\nOn a related side note:\n\nhaving absorbed well over 300 kindle books in the last couple years i must say thank god for the format.", "At first i was frustrated with all the drek being self-published in my favorite genres, thinking the only good reads being put out were from \"established\" publishers.", "This book is one of a great many that clearly illustrates what a foolish notion that was and i am very glad to be rid of it.", "In fact I've come to the conclusion that those same established publishers are all now quite probably run by fecal matter throwing, half-wit bean counters with no ability to comprehend anything but their bottom line as illustrated by the constant price gouging they practice on a format that has almost 0 production cost vs.", "physical book production.", "That being the end of my rant of the day all the rest of you people i read regularly get cracking!", "i am caught up and waiting on all of you ;)" ]
I've always been a huge fan of regular Jolly Ranchers. In fact, when I was in third grade our teacher used to give them to us as a treat, and ever since then I've been a big fan. I also love chewy candies, so when I saw these in a store I HAD to try them. WOW! YUM!!!!! These are delicious! I actually like them better than regular jolly ranchers. My mouth waters just thinking about them. They are pretty chewy, but I've got a bunch of fillings and several crowns, and none of them have been pulled out by eating these so I guess that's a good sign! I think they are soft enough to be enjoyable by most. They are definitely MUCH softer than say, caramels, for example! I think the flavor is greater in these than in regular jolly ranchers. It's like they are infused with more fruit flavor. They are delicious! After trying them in the store, I ordered these off of Amazon and I was in love! You get a pack of 12 bags, which is great for the price. I went on several trips recently and just grabbed a bag to take with me each time. My girlfriends and I enjoyed noshing on these on the airplanes and hotel rooms. :) They are so yummy and addicting. Great deal for the price!
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[ "I've always been a huge fan of regular Jolly Ranchers.", "In fact, when I was in third grade our teacher used to give them to us as a treat, and ever since then I've been a big fan.", "I also love chewy candies, so when I saw these in a store I HAD to try them.", "WOW!", "YUM!!!!", "!", "These are delicious!", "I actually like them better than regular jolly ranchers.", "My mouth waters just thinking about them.", "They are pretty chewy, but I've got a bunch of fillings and several crowns, and none of them have been pulled out by eating these so I guess that's a good sign!", "I think they are soft enough to be enjoyable by most.", "They are definitely MUCH softer than say, caramels, for example!", "I think the flavor is greater in these than in regular jolly ranchers.", "It's like they are infused with more fruit flavor.", "They are delicious!", "After trying them in the store, I ordered these off of Amazon and I was in love!", "You get a pack of 12 bags, which is great for the price.", "I went on several trips recently and just grabbed a bag to take with me each time.", "My girlfriends and I enjoyed noshing on these on the airplanes and hotel rooms.", ":) They are so yummy and addicting.", "Great deal for the price!" ]
I was looking for a better way to make coffee. Thinking that a french press was probably my best option, I ran into the "mokka pot" and did some research. This design runs back over 75 years and still works great. Steam pressure forces hot water up through the coffee and into the catch basin at the top. When it gurgles, it's done. Simple. Elegant. Efficient. While not quite an espresso, it is much more than drip coffee. I am very happy. The build quality is excellent and replacement parts (a rubber gasket, and two metal filters) are cheap and easy to get. I like it for the design and engineering alone, but I love it for the coffee!
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[ "I was looking for a better way to make coffee.", "Thinking that a french press was probably my best option, I ran into the \"mokka pot\" and did some research.", "This design runs back over 75 years and still works great.", "Steam pressure forces hot water up through the coffee and into the catch basin at the top.", "When it gurgles, it's done.", "Simple.", "Elegant.", "Efficient.", "While not quite an espresso, it is much more than drip coffee.", "I am very happy.", "The build quality is excellent and replacement parts (a rubber gasket, and two metal filters) are cheap and easy to get.", "I like it for the design and engineering alone, but I love it for the coffee!" ]
This is a really nice piece of camping kit, as it "clips" with the magnet to any part of your tent in seconds. (It's got a pretty strong magnet bar, which goes on the outside of your tent, and the metal bracket of the light anchors it on the inside.) At first I wondered if the tight contact of the light would cause the tent to leak, and so far the answer has been a very clear and dry no, on many tents of different fabric. The light is incandescent, inside a traditional sealed bulb. I have had no problem with the light or bulb in the 4+ years I've owned this light. The lens diffuses the light nicely, so if you put this light at the crown of your tent, you will have light throughout. My only problem with this unit is that it's kind of big and bulky. It's not that heavy, even with the four AA batteries installed, but it's kind of large. In a camping world in which we've got wind-up LED systems and increasingly smaller lights which provide more and more light, I would think that an up-tech'd version of this light could be smaller and throw out more light. If you're doing backwoods trekking where every ounce counts, this is probably not the solution you need. But if you're doing family camping, car camping, or going to camps that have existing tents (summer camps, scout camps), then this is a really fantastic piece of gear. ---------- Update, 24 July 2008 Now about a year on, here are additional comments on this product: It continues to function just fine, but I have one complaint. I do not store this unit with batteries in it, so each time I go camping I open the case to install and then later remove the batteries. (The case opens by way of gently pinching the two sides together at the lamp's waist, between the on/off switch and the lower magnetic housing. There are no locks, screws, springs or mechanical latches; the two parts of the lamp are kept together only by the plastic flex of the upper lamp housing itself.) After a year of easy and careful use the upper plastic housing around the pinch points has started to crack. The unit still works just fine (I just got back from a week in the woods), but it's only a matter of time now until the housing splits or a large chunk of the plastic comes off, preventing the unit from coming together and thereby ruining it. ---------------- Update, 26 May 2009 The cracks at the waist are slightly bigger, and slowly growing. The light still works fine, and just served me well on yet another campout, but the day is coming when that plastic housing breaks permanently, and this light will be finished. ---------------- Update, 8 October 2010 Another spring and summer gone, and this light continues to soldier on. It's still got its original bulb and all other original parts. No corrosion, no rust inside or out. No clouding of the plastic lens. The cracking of the waist area I mention above has stabilized somewhat, with no plastic pieces having come off. It still works great, and it'll be with me into another fall and winter of Scout camping. ---------------- Update, 2 June 2011 Getting ready for another campout this weekend, and this light is packed and ready to go. No changes since the last update, still working just fine. ---------------- Update, 19 October 2012 Man, a perfect score for helpful votes--thank you, all. This was an easy review to write for what has turned out to be a great product. I just broke it out of the attic for a camping trip tomorrow evening, and with four AA batteries dropped in, it still works like a charm. There is no further degradation to the plastic, no flaking, discoloration, cracks or pieces coming off. It is not brittle, but still gives nicely, and came apart and went back together just as easily as any time before. It'll be lighting my tent tomorrow night, as it has on so many nights before. I see that there is a&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Coleman-LED-tent-light/dp/B004E4GB1U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Coleman LED tent light</a>&nbsp;now, for about $8 more. I have not seen one in person nor tried one out, but if Coleman has applied the same characteristics to this new light as they did for this one, it'll be a winner.
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[ "This is a really nice piece of camping kit, as it \"clips\" with the magnet to any part of your tent in seconds.", "(It's got a pretty strong magnet bar, which goes on the outside of your tent, and the metal bracket of the light anchors it on the inside.", ") At first I wondered if the tight contact of the light would cause the tent to leak, and so far the answer has been a very clear and dry no, on many tents of different fabric.", "The light is incandescent, inside a traditional sealed bulb.", "I have had no problem with the light or bulb in the 4+ years I've owned this light.", "The lens diffuses the light nicely, so if you put this light at the crown of your tent, you will have light throughout.", "My only problem with this unit is that it's kind of big and bulky.", "It's not that heavy, even with the four AA batteries installed, but it's kind of large.", "In a camping world in which we've got wind-up LED systems and increasingly smaller lights which provide more and more light, I would think that an up-tech'd version of this light could be smaller and throw out more light.", "If you're doing backwoods trekking where every ounce counts, this is probably not the solution you need.", "But if you're doing family camping, car camping, or going to camps that have existing tents (summer camps, scout camps), then this is a really fantastic piece of gear.", "----------\n\nUpdate, 24 July 2008\nNow about a year on, here are additional comments on this product:\n\nIt continues to function just fine, but I have one complaint.", "I do not store this unit with batteries in it, so each time I go camping I open the case to install and then later remove the batteries.", "(The case opens by way of gently pinching the two sides together at the lamp's waist, between the on/off switch and the lower magnetic housing.", "There are no locks, screws, springs or mechanical latches; the two parts of the lamp are kept together only by the plastic flex of the upper lamp housing itself.", ")\n\nAfter a year of easy and careful use the upper plastic housing around the pinch points has started to crack.", "The unit still works just fine (I just got back from a week in the woods), but it's only a matter of time now until the housing splits or a large chunk of the plastic comes off, preventing the unit from coming together and thereby ruining it.", "----------------\n\nUpdate, 26 May 2009\nThe cracks at the waist are slightly bigger, and slowly growing.", "The light still works fine, and just served me well on yet another campout, but the day is coming when that plastic housing breaks permanently, and this light will be finished.", "----------------\n\nUpdate, 8 October 2010\nAnother spring and summer gone, and this light continues to soldier on.", "It's still got its original bulb and all other original parts.", "No corrosion, no rust inside or out.", "No clouding of the plastic lens.", "The cracking of the waist area I mention above has stabilized somewhat, with no plastic pieces having come off.", "It still works great, and it'll be with me into another fall and winter of Scout camping.", "----------------\n\nUpdate, 2 June 2011\nGetting ready for another campout this weekend, and this light is packed and ready to go.", "No changes since the last update, still working just fine.", "----------------\n\nUpdate, 19 October 2012\n\nMan, a perfect score for helpful votes--thank you, all.", "This was an easy review to write for what has turned out to be a great product.", "I just broke it out of the attic for a camping trip tomorrow evening, and with four AA batteries dropped in, it still works like a charm.", "There is no further degradation to the plastic, no flaking, discoloration, cracks or pieces coming off.", "It is not brittle, but still gives nicely, and came apart and went back together just as easily as any time before.", "It'll be lighting my tent tomorrow night, as it has on so many nights before.", "I see that there is a&nbsp;<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Coleman-LED-tent-light/dp/B004E4GB1U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?", "ie=UTF8\">Coleman LED tent light</a>&nbsp;now, for about $8 more.", "I have not seen one in person nor tried one out, but if Coleman has applied the same characteristics to this new light as they did for this one, it'll be a winner." ]
This used to sell for quite a bit more cash, but never took off as a Cell Phone Dock. With the rise of the Raspberry Pi, the ATRIX dock has a new lease on life, at least as long as they're still available. The dock itself is very nicely made and is quite slim. It's great that it has a built-in battery since I can run unpowered for quick little tasks on my Pi. The dock adapter folds out on the back and exposes a male micro-hdmi and male micro-usb connector. Since nearly all cables are M-F, you need the right kind of adapters to make things connect to the Pi correctly. USB: Since the Pi has a usb socket, it needs a full sized usb male on one end and a micro-usb female at the other. I used a micro-usb female -> full sized male adapter and a F-M USB extension cable. The adapter was a bit too wide to co-exist with the HDMI adapter, so I shaved down one side with a single-edge razor blade. Please be careful, since you may need to count to 10 later in life and razor blades can be quite sharp. HDMI: For HDMI, I used a female micro-hdmi -> female micro-hdmi adapter and a male micro-hdmi-> full sized male hdmi adapter. I'm very impressed with the Dock as a terminal for the Raspberry Pi. I recommend picking one up if you need a small, well-built portable terminal for your Pi.
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[ "This used to sell for quite a bit more cash, but never took off as a Cell Phone Dock.", "With the rise of the Raspberry Pi, the ATRIX dock has a new lease on life, at least as long as they're still available.", "The dock itself is very nicely made and is quite slim.", "It's great that it has a built-in battery since I can run unpowered for quick little tasks on my Pi.", "The dock adapter folds out on the back and exposes a male micro-hdmi and male micro-usb connector.", "Since nearly all cables are M-F, you need the right kind of adapters to make things connect to the Pi correctly.", "USB: Since the Pi has a usb socket, it needs a full sized usb male on one end and a micro-usb female at the other.", "I used a micro-usb female -> full sized male adapter and a F-M USB extension cable.", "The adapter was a bit too wide to co-exist with the HDMI adapter, so I shaved down one side with a single-edge razor blade.", "Please be careful, since you may need to count to 10 later in life and razor blades can be quite sharp.", "HDMI: For HDMI, I used a female micro-hdmi -> female micro-hdmi adapter and a male micro-hdmi-> full sized male hdmi adapter.", "I'm very impressed with the Dock as a terminal for the Raspberry Pi.", "I recommend picking one up if you need a small, well-built portable terminal for your Pi." ]
I dusted off my old VHS so I don't have the uncut version but I remember seeing this when it first came out before I started hating big bloated arrogant annoying liberal Baldwin! I would not go see any movie he is in now. But I always liked this movie because of Michael Madsen and the rest of the cast and it is well written and directed almost like a classic cop robber film noir movie! I'd love to have a black and white version of this! anyway Baldwin was a talented actor in his early days now he just sucks. Madsen should have been given better roles like this one instead of the garbage he gets thrown into most of the time! How come he never made it BIG as a Dirty Harry or Action hero type is a mystery like Rutger Hauer too! Two of the best actors out there seem to have been wasted in Hollyweird! The ending is the only thing I have a problem with but it doesn't ruin the movie. The action scenes are well done without too much graphic violence or CGI which I can't stand. This is one of the last great action cop robber movies ever made! Try Baldwin in the forgotten classic MIAM BLUES! his best movie.
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[ "I dusted off my old VHS so I don't have the uncut version but I remember seeing this when it first came out before I started hating big bloated\narrogant annoying liberal Baldwin!", "I would not go see any movie he is in now.", "But I always liked this movie because of Michael Madsen and\nthe rest of the cast and it is well written and directed almost like a classic cop robber film noir movie!", "I'd love to have a black and white version\nof this!", "anyway Baldwin was a talented actor in his early days now he just sucks.", "Madsen should have been given better roles like this one\ninstead of the garbage he gets thrown into most of the time!", "How come he never made it BIG as a Dirty Harry or Action hero type is a mystery\nlike Rutger Hauer too!", "Two of the best actors out there seem to have been wasted in Hollyweird!", "The ending is the only thing I have a problem\nwith but it doesn't ruin the movie.", "The action scenes are well done without too much graphic violence or CGI which I can't stand.", "This is one\nof the last great action cop robber movies ever made!", "Try Baldwin in the forgotten classic MIAM BLUES!", "his best movie." ]
Okay, I like Marilyn Manson. At least his music. I don't compare him to Alice Cooper because I don't see Brian Warner out there swinging golf clubs on VH1's Fairway to Heaven. It may be easy to dismiss Marilyn Manson as all shock and no value, but that wouldn't be accurate. It is also easy to say that Brian Warner is Trent Reznor's brainchild, but that isn't entirely true either. What I do think, is of the three full length studio cds that Marilyn Manson has made, Antichrist Superstar is the best, most cohesive effort. It's right on the mark for angry, grungy angst. I can't think of another artist who does this kind of music so well. It's not speed metal where all meaning is lost, it's not hard rock which is more friendly and accessible. This album is dark and angry and it's great for that reason. 1998's Mechanical Animals shows Brian moving in a more Bowie-esque direction and while that's interesting, Antichrist Superstar is more Brian's pace. Although Trent Reznor produced, Brian still manages to keep the music and lyrics in his own arena. A must have for any rock collector.
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[ "Okay, I like Marilyn Manson.", "At least his music.", "I don't compare him to Alice Cooper because I don't see Brian Warner out there swinging golf clubs on VH1's Fairway to Heaven.", "It may be easy to dismiss Marilyn Manson as all shock and no value, but that wouldn't be accurate.", "It is also easy to say that Brian Warner is Trent Reznor's brainchild, but that isn't entirely true either.", "What I do think, is of the three full length studio cds that Marilyn Manson has made, Antichrist Superstar is the best, most cohesive effort.", "It's right on the mark for angry, grungy angst.", "I can't think of another artist who does this kind of music so well.", "It's not speed metal where all meaning is lost, it's not hard rock which is more friendly and accessible.", "This album is dark and angry and it's great for that reason.", "1998's Mechanical Animals shows Brian moving in a more Bowie-esque direction and while that's interesting, Antichrist Superstar is more Brian's pace.", "Although Trent Reznor produced, Brian still manages to keep the music and lyrics in his own arena.", "A must have for any rock collector." ]
But not this time. I have the use of a 40 year old bandsaw, that in the last year or so I have spent quite a bit on, to get it up to snuff for making bandsaw boxes and resawing, and it does an ok job most of the time. But it is a borrowed unit. While in Sears last week, I noticed they had placed their 2002 "floor" model on sale, "as is", for a little more than half the retail price. No fence or manual, but it was already assembled (good job too). After several moments of thinking about it, I bought it and hauled it home. After returning the borrowed saw to its home, I set up my new Jet in its place and referring to "The Bandsaw Book", went thru the routine of tuning it up for operation. First thing you notice is how quiet it runs compared to the older saw. Absolutely no vibration and with a TimberWolf blade it cuts like a dream. Blade guide adjustments are easy, and the extended blade tensioner makes it much nicer to tension and detension the blade. I agree with another reviewer than a Carter type roller guide system is the way to go and will be installing one of these soon, but the "block" system that came with the saw seems to do an adequate job. I like the easy access to the motor and upper pulley. The hinged doors on the blade wheels are a real treat to someone used to having to remove the covers on the older unit. The fit and finish (powder coating) is excellant and I found no dents, dings or scratch's anywhere on the saw. I called Jet's customer service and they are sending me a manual and warrenty registration via UPS. I rated this unit 4 stars mainly because of the dust control fitting supplied with the saw. I think Jet (and everyone else) should really supply a 4" fitting as the band saw really makes a lot of dust. Not hard to add a 4" outlet on the lower door, but would like to see it a factory item. I think this is a very good saw and will serve me well for a long time. Sometimes ya do get lucky on impulse buys. UPDATE: I've had the saw for over a month now, and am still very pleased with it's performance. I have used it for several badsaw box's, resawing dry and green wood, and cutting 5/4 decorative bases for hope chest's. I have changed the dust collection to 4" and added a HTC(jet) mobile base(see separate review). I am still amazed at how quiet this saw is compared to the old one and the ease of adjustments and blade changes. I have made my own fence (actually three of them), copied from The Bandsaw Book, and don't miss the factory one at all. Still feel I got a great deal and a great little saw. Another update...have added the Jet "Carter Style" roller guides and they are the cat's meow. Blade changes are now much easier as the setup takes less time. The added support of these roller guides makes resawing and tight contour's much easier and my blade drift has decreased to almost non existant. If you use your saw a lot...this is a very worthwhile addition.
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[ "But not this time.", "I have the use of a 40 year old bandsaw, that in the last year or so I have spent quite a bit on, to get it up to snuff for making bandsaw boxes and resawing, and it does an ok job most of the time.", "But it is a borrowed unit.", "While in Sears last week, I noticed they had placed their 2002 \"floor\" model on sale, \"as is\", for a little more than half the retail price.", "No fence or manual, but it was already assembled (good job too).", "After several moments of thinking about it, I bought it and hauled it home.", "After returning the borrowed saw to its home, I set up my new Jet in its place and referring to \"The Bandsaw Book\", went thru the routine of tuning it up for operation.", "First thing you notice is how quiet it runs compared to the older saw.", "Absolutely no vibration and with a TimberWolf blade it cuts like a dream.", "Blade guide adjustments are easy, and the extended blade tensioner makes it much nicer to tension and detension the blade.", "I agree with another reviewer than a Carter type roller guide system is the way to go and will be installing one of these soon, but the \"block\" system that came with the saw seems to do an adequate job.", "I like the easy access to the motor and upper pulley.", "The hinged doors on the blade wheels are a real treat to someone used to having to remove the covers on the older unit.", "The fit and finish (powder coating) is excellant and I found no dents, dings or scratch's anywhere on the saw.", "I called Jet's customer service and they are sending me a manual and warrenty registration via UPS.", "I rated this unit 4 stars mainly because of the dust control fitting supplied with the saw.", "I think Jet (and everyone else) should really supply a 4\" fitting as the band saw really makes a lot of dust.", "Not hard to add a 4\" outlet on the lower door, but would like to see it a factory item.", "I think this is a very good saw and will serve me well for a long time.", "Sometimes ya do get lucky on impulse buys.", "UPDATE: I've had the saw for over a month now, and am still very pleased with it's performance.", "I have used it for several badsaw box's, resawing dry and green wood, and cutting 5/4 decorative bases for hope chest's.", "I have changed the dust collection to 4\" and added a HTC(jet) mobile base(see separate review).", "I am still amazed at how quiet this saw is compared to the old one and the ease of adjustments and blade changes.", "I have made my own fence (actually three of them), copied from The Bandsaw Book, and don't miss the factory one at all.", "Still feel I got a great deal and a great little saw.", "Another update...", "have added the Jet \"Carter Style\" roller guides and they are the cat's meow.", "Blade changes are now much easier as the setup takes less time.", "The added support of these roller guides makes resawing and tight contour's much easier and my blade drift has decreased to almost non existant.", "If you use your saw a lot...", "this is a very worthwhile addition." ]
Upheaval is now standard operating procedure inside the White House President Donald Trump first lady Melania Trump and their son Barron walk to Marine One at the White House en route to Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach Fla. March 17 2017 President Donald Trump first lady Melania Trump and their son Barron walk to Marine One at the White House en route to Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach Fla. Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post Upset about damaging leaks of his calls with world leaders and other national security information Trump has ordered an internal investigation to find the leakers. Staffers meanwhile are so fearful of being accused of talking to the media that some have resorted to a secret chat app — Confide — that erases messages as soon as they’re read. The chaos and competing factions that were a Trump trademark in business and campaigning now are starting to define his presidency according to interviews with a dozen White House officials as well as other Republicans. Most spoke on the condition of anonymity to candidly discuss internal White House dynamics and deliberations. Staffers buzz privately about who is up and who is down with many eagerly gossiping about which poor colleague gets an unflattering portrayal on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.” For the past two weeks it has been White House press secretary Sean Spicer. But aides said Trump was especially upset by a sketch that cast White House chief strategist Stephen K. Bannon as the Grim Reaper manipulating the president — who was ultimately relegated to a miniature desk playing dolefully with an expandable toy. [ Trump turns Mar-a-Lago Club dinner table into an open-air situation room] On Monday afternoon as speculation of a staff shake-up was rife on cable news channels Trump made clear to a small group of reporters what he thought of his chief of staff: “Reince is doing a great job. Not a good job. A great job ” the president said. The problem: Trump had yet to weigh in and aides and advisers were loath to take sides without knowing for certain whether their often mercurial and erratic boss wanted to keep Flynn or cut him loose. On Monday after Trump made it through a joint news conference with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau without being asked about Flynn a group of reporters gathered outside Spicer’s office for more than 80 minutes. Spicer twice declined to answer questions about Flynn. When White House chief of staff Reince Priebus walked by he was asked whether the president still had confidence in Flynn. Priebus gave no answer. Not long after Kellyanne Conway the counselor to the president said Trump had “full confidence” in Flynn. Yet a few minutes later Spicer issued an official — and conflicting — statement saying Trump was “evaluating the situation.” [As Flynn falls under growing pressure over Russia contacts Trump remains silent] In an administration where proximity to Trump is power aides advisers and visitors often mill about in the West Wing lingering long after their scheduled appointments have ended. [ Trump friend says Priebus is ‘in way over his head’] Christopher Ruddy a longtime friend of Trump ’s who on Sunday publicly criticized Priebus in television and print interviews as being “in way over his head ” received calls from both the chief of staff and Jared Kushner — Trump’s son-in-law senior adviser and enforcer — and said Monday that he thought the White House was working to remedy its challenges. Trump ’s legislative affairs team — headed by Rick Dearborn and Marc Short both veterans of the Hill — is also considered well-liked disciplined and professional. But congressional staffers say they have been given advance notice about some executive orders on topics such as cybersecurity and Guantanamo Bay that have never materialized a delay they attribute to chaos within the West Wing.
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[ "Upheaval is now standard operating procedure inside the White House\nPresident Donald Trump first lady Melania Trump and their son Barron walk to Marine One at the White House en route to Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach Fla.", "March 17 2017 President Donald Trump first lady Melania Trump and their son Barron walk to Marine One at the White House en route to Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach Fla.", "Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post\nUpset about damaging leaks of his calls with world leaders and other national security information Trump has ordered an internal investigation to find the leakers.", "Staffers meanwhile are so fearful of being accused of talking to the media that some have resorted to a secret chat app — Confide — that erases messages as soon as they’re read.", "The chaos and competing factions that were a Trump trademark in business and campaigning now are starting to define his presidency according to interviews with a dozen White House officials as well as other Republicans.", "Most spoke on the condition of anonymity to candidly discuss internal White House dynamics and deliberations.", "Staffers buzz privately about who is up and who is down with many eagerly gossiping about which poor colleague gets an unflattering portrayal on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.", "” For the past two weeks it has been White House press secretary Sean Spicer.", "But aides said Trump was especially upset by a sketch that cast White House chief strategist Stephen K.", "Bannon as the Grim Reaper manipulating the president — who was ultimately relegated to a miniature desk playing dolefully with an expandable toy.", "[ Trump turns Mar-a-Lago Club dinner table into an open-air situation room]\nOn Monday afternoon as speculation of a staff shake-up was rife on cable news channels Trump made clear to a small group of reporters what he thought of his chief of staff: “Reince is doing a great job.", "Not a good job.", "A great job ” the president said.", "The problem: Trump had yet to weigh in and aides and advisers were loath to take sides without knowing for certain whether their often mercurial and erratic boss wanted to keep Flynn or cut him loose.", "On Monday after Trump made it through a joint news conference with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau without being asked about Flynn a group of reporters gathered outside Spicer’s office for more than 80 minutes.", "Spicer twice declined to answer questions about Flynn.", "When White House chief of staff Reince Priebus walked by he was asked whether the president still had confidence in Flynn.", "Priebus gave no answer.", "Not long after Kellyanne Conway the counselor to the president said Trump had “full confidence” in Flynn.", "Yet a few minutes later Spicer issued an official — and conflicting — statement saying Trump was “evaluating the situation.", "”\n[As Flynn falls under growing pressure over Russia contacts Trump remains silent]\nIn an administration where proximity to Trump is power aides advisers and visitors often mill about in the West Wing lingering long after their scheduled appointments have ended.", "[ Trump friend says Priebus is ‘in way over his head’]\nChristopher Ruddy a longtime friend of Trump ’s who on Sunday publicly criticized Priebus in television and print interviews as being “in way over his head ” received calls from both the chief of staff and Jared Kushner — Trump’s son-in-law senior adviser and enforcer — and said Monday that he thought the White House was working to remedy its challenges.", "Trump ’s legislative affairs team — headed by Rick Dearborn and Marc Short both veterans of the Hill — is also considered well-liked disciplined and professional.", "But congressional staffers say they have been given advance notice about some executive orders on topics such as cybersecurity and Guantanamo Bay that have never materialized a delay they attribute to chaos within the West Wing." ]
This is a great tacticle first person shooter. Be warned action shooter fans this probly isn't for you, this game requires patience and you probly just won't breeze through every level on the first try. I also found some of the later mission a bit on teh difficutl side. There is a stealth mission which requires you not to be seen let alone shoot someone which I found very out of place and frustrating. I'd also like the adress the issue of how it will run. Anther review somewhere areound here said that it will definately run fine on an nvidia card (from personal experience) but didn't know how it would work on an ati card. I'm running an ati card, have everything cranked to max and it runs perfect. Actually I believe the game is ati optimised seeing an ati advertisement packaged with the game. Now back to how the game plays. This game is a hyperrealistic fps if yourve never played a rainbow six game before, 1-2 shots kills you. I found the multiplayer fun, but it isn't for everyone, its a counterstrike inspired multiplayer game in most aspects, once your dead your out of the round. As a whole this isdefinatly a fun game, but not for everyone.
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[ "This is a great tacticle first person shooter.", "Be warned action shooter fans this probly isn't for you, this game requires patience and you probly just won't breeze through every level on the first try.", "I also found some of the later mission a bit on teh difficutl side.", "There is a stealth mission which requires you not to be seen let alone shoot someone which I found very out of place and frustrating.", "I'd also like the adress the issue of how it will run.", "Anther review somewhere areound here said that it will definately run fine on an nvidia card (from personal experience) but didn't know how it would work on an ati card.", "I'm running an ati card, have everything cranked to max and it runs perfect.", "Actually I believe the game is ati optimised seeing an ati advertisement packaged with the game.", "Now back to how the game plays.", "This game is a hyperrealistic fps if yourve never played a rainbow six game before, 1-2 shots kills you.", "I found the multiplayer fun, but it isn't for everyone, its a counterstrike inspired multiplayer game in most aspects, once your dead your out of the round.", "As a whole this isdefinatly a fun game, but not for everyone." ]
What the giants at Microsoft have managed to accomplish with Flight Simulator 2002 is simply astounding! Gone are the resource eating and maddening slide shows offered in FS 2000, which for the record, I loathed (hate is such a strong word isn't it?). What we get in turn is a highly and richly detailed virutal world (from the planes to the terrain) that is guaranteed to make even the hardened heart of the most jaded flightsimer soar! Straight out the gate FS 2002 pulls away from the pack with an untouchable collection of options and tweaks and it's in these tweaks that we find what truly makes it shine. The system requirements (as stated on the box) are a PII 300mhz machine, with 64mb of RAM and a 8mb video card, now that may get you flying but it's fair to say that to take full advantage of every beautiful pixel FS 2002 has to offer, you'd better be packing a mighty big stick indeed, like say a P4, 1.8 ghz machine with a truck load of ram (256 plus) and a 64mb video card. That said however the endless options FS 2002 offers, makes it quite friendly to middle of the road machines. My PII 450mhz system for instance with 256 Mb of RAM and a 32mb ATI Rage 2000 Xpert Pro video board gets me into the air nicely thank you with an average rate of 14 frames per second on the low end to over 30 on the high end. And although the graphics options for my system need to sit toward the lower end of the spectrum FS 2002 is still nothing short of breathtaking! From it's use of satellite ground imagery (roads and landmarks are accurately rendered), auto generated scenery, textures, shadows, lighting and finely detailed airports, buildings and even trees (which intensify the sensation of speed near the ground) to it's amazing AI and voice commands from airtraffic control calling out directions and commands from any of 20,000 airports, everything stitches tightly together for a simulated flying experience that simply makes you forget your sitting at your desk top. The cabins of the aircraft are now virtual 3D environments, sinking you deeper into the sensation of actually commanding some of the worlds most famous and powerful aircraft. Nice additions to the FS series are a floatplane and the mother of all commercial work horses the 747-400, Microsoft also threw in an F4U-1A Corsair, which is not listed on the box, nice bonus. If there are in fact down sides to FS 2002, I've missed them (or over looked them) while exploring the heights of this remarkable simulation. No I take that back, it would be even better if I had a more powerful machine! Now if you've got the system speed and hard drive space (at over 700mb it took nearly 20 minutes to load) prepare yourself for the ride of your life (but be sure to upgrade your drivers first). FS 2002 is a winner, making you wonder if they could manage such amazing visual miracles with this one, what can we look forward to 5 or 10 years down the road, wow!
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[ "What the giants at Microsoft have managed to accomplish with Flight Simulator 2002 is simply astounding!", "Gone are the resource eating and maddening slide shows offered in FS 2000, which for the record, I loathed (hate is such a strong word isn't it?", ").", "What we get in turn is a highly and richly detailed virutal world (from the planes to the terrain) that is guaranteed to make even the hardened heart of the most jaded flightsimer soar!", "Straight out the gate FS 2002 pulls away from the pack with an untouchable collection of options and tweaks and it's in these tweaks that we find what truly makes it shine.", "The system requirements (as stated on the box) are a PII 300mhz machine, with 64mb of RAM and a 8mb video card, now that may get you flying but it's fair to say that to take full advantage of every beautiful pixel FS 2002 has to offer, you'd better be packing a mighty big stick indeed, like say a P4, 1.", "8 ghz machine with a truck load of ram (256 plus) and a 64mb video card.", "That said however the endless options FS 2002 offers, makes it quite friendly to middle of the road machines.", "My PII 450mhz system for instance with 256 Mb of RAM and a 32mb ATI Rage 2000 Xpert Pro video board gets me into the air nicely thank you with an average rate of 14 frames per second on the low end to over 30 on the high end.", "And although the graphics options for my system need to sit toward the lower end of the spectrum FS 2002 is still nothing short of breathtaking!", "From it's use of satellite ground imagery (roads and landmarks are accurately rendered), auto generated scenery, textures, shadows, lighting and finely detailed airports, buildings and even trees (which intensify the sensation of speed near the ground) to it's amazing AI and voice commands from airtraffic control calling out directions and commands from any of 20,000 airports, everything stitches tightly together for a simulated flying experience that simply makes you forget your sitting at your desk top.", "The cabins of the aircraft are now virtual 3D environments, sinking you deeper into the sensation of actually commanding some of the worlds most famous and powerful aircraft.", "Nice additions to the FS series are a floatplane and the mother of all commercial work horses the 747-400, Microsoft also threw in an F4U-1A Corsair, which is not listed on the box, nice bonus.", "If there are in fact down sides to FS 2002, I've missed them (or over looked them) while exploring the heights of this remarkable simulation.", "No I take that back, it would be even better if I had a more powerful machine!", "Now if you've got the system speed and hard drive space (at over 700mb it took nearly 20 minutes to load) prepare yourself for the ride of your life (but be sure to upgrade your drivers first).", "FS 2002 is a winner, making you wonder if they could manage such amazing visual miracles with this one, what can we look forward to 5 or 10 years down the road, wow!" ]
I've had this router for 2 years, and it has been great!...Linksys has great tech support...I did fry my first one doing a firmware upgrade, but that was because I used an old TFTP program (that they supplied with a different version upgrade) for a newer upgrade (always use the one that comes with the upgrade) (plus be carefull in other ways, by not having any other programs running (including the automatic ones in your startup folder and system tray), give your computer a fresh reboot before attempting install, etc. Even though the router was fried, linksys just immediately shipped me out a new one and had me return the old one within 30 days (or else be charged). Another thing about this company is... don't immediately install new firmware updates. It's best to wait a couple-few months, then call in to their tech support to see if there are any issues with it. Besides, unless there are new features you need or really desire in the new firmware, I wouldn't recommend upgrading anyway. Anyway, this router (and company) ROCKS! (this is based on much use AND probably 40 calls to tech support over the years about various issues (most of them short questions, I try not to abuse the customer support). I don't know how they sell such a great product and support it so well when these things are going for such bargain basement prices now! I thought that even at [the price I paid}, and now I'm really flaberghasted. I know that whenever I buy network gear, it will be from Linksys in the future (as long as they continue with their excellence in both product and customer service). Anyway, if you don't neeed wireless capabilities... GET THIS ROUTER for home/small office use. If you need wireless too, then check out their BEFW11S4 (though I can't vouch for it, my bet is, if it's from Linksys, it's at least decent, if not great!)
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[ "I've had this router for 2 years, and it has been great!...", "Linksys has great tech support...", "I did fry my first one doing a firmware upgrade, but that was because I used an old TFTP program (that they supplied with a different version upgrade) for a newer upgrade (always use the one that comes with the upgrade) (plus be carefull in other ways, by not having any other programs running (including the automatic ones in your startup folder and system tray), give your computer a fresh reboot before attempting install, etc.", "Even though the router was fried, linksys just immediately shipped me out a new one and had me return the old one within 30 days (or else be charged).", "Another thing about this company is...", "don't immediately install new firmware updates.", "It's best to wait a couple-few months, then call in to their tech support to see if there are any issues with it.", "Besides, unless there are new features you need or really desire in the new firmware, I wouldn't recommend upgrading anyway.", "Anyway, this router (and company) ROCKS!", "(this is based on much use AND probably 40 calls to tech support over the years about various issues (most of them short questions, I try not to abuse the customer support).", "I don't know how they sell such a great product and support it so well when these things are going for such bargain basement prices now!", "I thought that even at [the price I paid}, and now I'm really flaberghasted.", "I know that whenever I buy network gear, it will be from Linksys in the future (as long as they continue with their excellence in both product and customer service).", "Anyway, if you don't neeed wireless capabilities...", "GET THIS ROUTER for home/small office use.", "If you need wireless too, then check out their BEFW11S4 (though I can't vouch for it, my bet is, if it's from Linksys, it's at least decent, if not great!", ")" ]
Focus on the Family Radio Theatre has wonderfully brought to life some of the world's best literary classics. The superior sound design, wonderful orchestration, and employment of some of the best voice actors/actresses available show this ministry to be pasionate about their work. "The Magician's Nephew" is the "Genesis" of the land of Narnia. The book explores such relevant themes as creation, sin, and, ultimately, forgiveness. Diggory Kirk has come to stay with his Aunt Lettie and eccentric Uncle Andrew Ketterley. He struggles with the illness of his mother and longs to be back in the country with his father, who is away in India. When Diggory meets a girl named Polly Plummer, and they mistakenly enter his Uncle Andrew's study on a rainy afternoon, the adventure begins. This production is solid and an almost word-for-word dramatization of Lewis' book. The voice actors are fantastic, and David Suchet's joyful and strong portrayal of Aslan, the Great Lion, is unsurpassed. Elizabeth Counsel is chilling as Jadis, the Last Great Empress of Charn, a world that she herself destroys. Her voice is smooth as silk, yet it has the ability to throb with menace whenever necessary. The temptation scene will make you shudder. The actor portraying Uncle Andrew is both chilling and amusing by turns. Paul Scofield, the Storyteller, has the wonderful ability to remind me of a loving grandfather relating a tale to his grandchildren. My favorite aspect of this story is the Creation scene in which Aslan's Song brings Narnia to life. What beautiful imagery, and how true that our own creativity mirrors the ultimate Creator of us all. Please give this dramatization a chance. God bless you.
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[ "Focus on the Family Radio Theatre has wonderfully brought to life some of the world's best literary classics.", "The superior sound design, wonderful orchestration, and employment of some of the best voice actors/actresses available show this ministry to be pasionate about their work.", "\"The Magician's Nephew\" is the \"Genesis\" of the land of Narnia.", "The book explores such relevant themes as creation, sin, and, ultimately, forgiveness.", "Diggory Kirk has come to stay with his Aunt Lettie and eccentric Uncle Andrew Ketterley.", "He struggles with the illness of his mother and longs to be back in the country with his father, who is away in India.", "When Diggory meets a girl named Polly Plummer, and they mistakenly enter his Uncle Andrew's study on a rainy afternoon, the adventure begins.", "This production is solid and an almost word-for-word dramatization of Lewis' book.", "The voice actors are fantastic, and David Suchet's joyful and strong portrayal of Aslan, the Great Lion, is unsurpassed.", "Elizabeth Counsel is chilling as Jadis, the Last Great Empress of Charn, a world that she herself destroys.", "Her voice is smooth as silk, yet it has the ability to throb with menace whenever necessary.", "The temptation scene will make you shudder.", "The actor portraying Uncle Andrew is both chilling and amusing by turns.", "Paul Scofield, the Storyteller, has the wonderful ability to remind me of a loving grandfather relating a tale to his grandchildren.", "My favorite aspect of this story is the Creation scene in which Aslan's Song brings Narnia to life.", "What beautiful imagery, and how true that our own creativity mirrors the ultimate Creator of us all.", "Please give this dramatization a chance.", "God bless you." ]
I had the pleasure of being a finalist in the Kindle Book Review Best Indie Books Contest in 2012 with author Joseph Lallo. Both of us were in the science fiction/fantasy category (and we both lost to Hugh Howey, which is kind of like losing to Spartacus at Flanders--which is to say, you're a little overwhelmed by the company and just excited to be in the same contest/race). Joseph and I traded books, and now, over a year later, Bypass Gemini finally made it to the top of my stack of must-reads. Folks, I am positively bursting to tell you how incredible this book is! Excitement? You got it. Protagonist Trevor "Lex" Alexander, a down-on-his-luck delivery boy who also happens to be the most hotshot pilot in the galaxy, is hired by a nervous, no-nome client to courier a package of top-secret data to a similarly ambiguous point. Problem is, VectorCorp, the largest trans-galaxy corporation in the universe, prefers it not get couriered, and the kind of no-holds-barred flying we haven't seen since Luke Skywalker took out the Death Star ensues. Along the way, there are some crashes, bruises, passive-aggressive arguments with a computer, death threats, shoot outs, black holes, lovable rodents, sorely slacking hygeine, asteroid wreckers, and stroke-inducing gadgets of all kinds to keep Lex from getting too comfortable with his skills. Fun? Check. Lallo's turn of phrase and quirky imagination create some of the most memorable characters and hijinks you've ever read. When it comes to Lex, think Neal Stephenson's Y.T. from Snow Crash meets Adam Young from Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett's Good Omens. And that is just for starters. Throw in a mercurial but lovable artificially intelligent supercomputer named Ma, an evil genius/sociopath, who happens to love his pet funk, named Karteroketraskin "Karter" Dee (also the initials of Krispy Kreme Donuts. Coincidence?), a few intergalactic hotties, mob bosses, and douchey wet-work handlers for the corporate entity, and Gemini offers a crazy carnival of non-stop action and adventure. Every page will leave you chuckling. If you enjoy lighthearted space opera with a twist of detective noir, wry humor similar to the writing of John Scalzi, and surprising and fun characters much like you find in Stephenson's, Pratchett's, and Gaiman's novels, you will be in great hands with Lallo's Bypass Gemini and it's followup, Unstable Prototypes.
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[ "I had the pleasure of being a finalist in the Kindle Book Review Best Indie Books Contest in 2012 with author Joseph Lallo.", "Both of us were in the science fiction/fantasy category (and we both lost to Hugh Howey, which is kind of like losing to Spartacus at Flanders--which is to say, you're a little overwhelmed by the company and just excited to be in the same contest/race).", "Joseph and I traded books, and now, over a year later, Bypass Gemini finally made it to the top of my stack of must-reads.", "Folks, I am positively bursting to tell you how incredible this book is!", "Excitement?", "You got it.", "Protagonist Trevor \"Lex\" Alexander, a down-on-his-luck delivery boy who also happens to be the most hotshot pilot in the galaxy, is hired by a nervous, no-nome client to courier a package of top-secret data to a similarly ambiguous point.", "Problem is, VectorCorp, the largest trans-galaxy corporation in the universe, prefers it not get couriered, and the kind of no-holds-barred flying we haven't seen since Luke Skywalker took out the Death Star ensues.", "Along the way, there are some crashes, bruises, passive-aggressive arguments with a computer, death threats, shoot outs, black holes, lovable rodents, sorely slacking hygeine, asteroid wreckers, and stroke-inducing gadgets of all kinds to keep Lex from getting too comfortable with his skills.", "Fun?", "Check.", "Lallo's turn of phrase and quirky imagination create some of the most memorable characters and hijinks you've ever read.", "When it comes to Lex, think Neal Stephenson's Y.", "T. from Snow Crash meets Adam Young from Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett's Good Omens.", "And that is just for starters.", "Throw in a mercurial but lovable artificially intelligent supercomputer named Ma, an evil genius/sociopath, who happens to love his pet funk, named Karteroketraskin \"Karter\" Dee (also the initials of Krispy Kreme Donuts.", "Coincidence?", "), a few intergalactic hotties, mob bosses, and douchey wet-work handlers for the corporate entity, and Gemini offers a crazy carnival of non-stop action and adventure.", "Every page will leave you chuckling.", "If you enjoy lighthearted space opera with a twist of detective noir, wry humor similar to the writing of John Scalzi, and surprising and fun characters much like you find in Stephenson's, Pratchett's, and Gaiman's novels, you will be in great hands with Lallo's Bypass Gemini and it's followup, Unstable Prototypes." ]
The content is valuable. While many people have used this information for their own programs, Wattles is probably all you need. I read the three sections, in order, then start again. This is a grand tutorial. Repetitive, yes, but the overall TRUTH of the universe is so very simple. Stating the basic truth wouldn't fill a single page. Books need more than one page. Hence, the repetitions and additional explanations. Regardless, this is a good buy on many levels. I have the Kindle version - and a printed version.
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[ "The content is valuable.", "While many people have used this information for their own programs, Wattles is probably all you need.", "I read the three sections, in order, then start again.", "This is a grand tutorial.", "Repetitive, yes, but the overall TRUTH of the universe is so very simple.", "Stating the basic truth wouldn't fill a single page.", "Books need more than one page.", "Hence, the repetitions and additional explanations.", "Regardless, this is a good buy on many levels.", "I have the Kindle version - and a printed version." ]
Let's see... Magpul vertical grip secured with Loctite Blue - check! Vortex Strikefire secured within its high mount by Loctite Blue - check! Quad rail secured in place by Loctite Blue - check! Streamlight Polytac secured in offset mount by Loctite Blue - check! ... and so much more to come. Loctite Blue is the perfect product to make sure that there is a no slip connection between bolts and their receivers, and it is outstanding for use with firearms as the stuff withstands the beating and vibration without a second thought. A little goes a long way, so use sparingly. At the range two days ago, I found two set screws laying on the range floor of my lane and they were identical to the screws used to secure my AR quad rail... not a speck of a sign of Loctite Blue was on them, and I'll bet that somebody out there is not at all happy with the loose condition of their rail right now. Not gonna happen to my rigs. If you have a need similar to what I described above, get this stuff -- you will not regret it. Highly recommended.
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[ "Let's see...", "Magpul vertical grip secured with Loctite Blue - check!", "Vortex Strikefire secured within its high mount by Loctite Blue - check!", "Quad rail secured in place by Loctite Blue - check!", "Streamlight Polytac secured in offset mount by Loctite Blue - check!", "...", "and so much more to come.", "Loctite Blue is the perfect product to make sure that there is a no slip connection between bolts and their receivers, and it is outstanding for use with firearms as the stuff withstands the beating and vibration without a second thought.", "A little goes a long way, so use sparingly.", "At the range two days ago, I found two set screws laying on the range floor of my lane and they were identical to the screws used to secure my AR quad rail...", "not a speck of a sign of Loctite Blue was on them, and I'll bet that somebody out there is not at all happy with the loose condition of their rail right now.", "Not gonna happen to my rigs.", "If you have a need similar to what I described above, get this stuff -- you will not regret it.", "Highly recommended." ]
It takes a great deal for me to buy M rated games. I swear by my belief that violence isn't needed to make a videogame good (though I'll never believe in censorship), and nudity should have never even been mentioned in the same sentence. For a long time videogames were geared toward children. Yes, those children grew up. But, and this is big, those one-time children also had children who will no doubt play video games. And the rating system sucks, to be completely honest. But with that out of the way, I highly recommend this game (what a change, huh?). It is easily the best PS2 game of 2005, even better than Metal Gear Solid 3. And it's better because it's more of an experience than an actual game. There are few moments when you can put the controller down. Everything is interactive, with mini-games popping up in the oddest places to change the pace. Visually, it's eye-popping, both for its action and its graphics, with very little slowdown during the intense moments. Then there comes the story. I'm not afraid to admit this: I'm a mythology buff. I can name nearly every Greek or Roman deity there is, their specific domains of power, and some stories that can be told of these gods and goddesses. God of War doesn't disappoint with its accuracy, and even throws its own visual interpretation of some of the gods (Hades actually looks like a god of hell). Anyone 17+ should own this game. It's the absolute best action game on the market right now, contains one of the most interesting characters outside of Final Fantasy, and has tons of replay value. (This game contains nudity, extreme violence and excessive gore.)
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[ "It takes a great deal for me to buy M rated games.", "I swear by my belief that violence isn't needed to make a videogame good (though I'll never believe in censorship), and nudity should have never even been mentioned in the same sentence.", "For a long time videogames were geared toward children.", "Yes, those children grew up.", "But, and this is big, those one-time children also had children who will no doubt play video games.", "And the rating system sucks, to be completely honest.", "But with that out of the way, I highly recommend this game (what a change, huh?", ").", "It is easily the best PS2 game of 2005, even better than Metal Gear Solid 3.", "And it's better because it's more of an experience than an actual game.", "There are few moments when you can put the controller down.", "Everything is interactive, with mini-games popping up in the oddest places to change the pace.", "Visually, it's eye-popping, both for its action and its graphics, with very little slowdown during the intense moments.", "Then there comes the story.", "I'm not afraid to admit this: I'm a mythology buff.", "I can name nearly every Greek or Roman deity there is, their specific domains of power, and some stories that can be told of these gods and goddesses.", "God of War doesn't disappoint with its accuracy, and even throws its own visual interpretation of some of the gods (Hades actually looks like a god of hell).", "Anyone 17+ should own this game.", "It's the absolute best action game on the market right now, contains one of the most interesting characters outside of Final Fantasy, and has tons of replay value.", "(This game contains nudity, extreme violence and excessive gore.", ")" ]
I do not want to go into the details of the story encase this is your first introduction to "Die Fledermaus" by Johann Straus. However it is a lighthearted tale about a man Dr. Falke "Her Dr. Fledermaus" (BenJamin Luxom) getting back in his friend Gabriel von Eisenstein (Hermann Prey) for an embarrassing moment. The story starts off quite simple and gets more complex as it goes turning into a farce, than a bit of slapstick, than into a revelation, and the last laugh. This is my favorite version of the story is all of the people in here are well known today. During the second act they even deviate from the story to allow a lot of the individual performers to perform individually such as Dame Hilda Bracket & Dr. Evadne Hinge sing "Three Little Maids" from the Mikado, and Charles Aznavour "She"; it is a fun break. Even the conductor, Placido Domingo, gets a chance to enter back here and in several other parts of the play. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Verdi-Otello-Solti-Domingo-Te-Kanawa-Royal-Opera-Covent-Garden/dp/B00005BI90/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Verdi - Otello / Solti, Domingo, Te Kanawa, Royal Opera Covent Garden</a>
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[ "I do not want to go into the details of the story encase this is your first introduction to \"Die Fledermaus\" by Johann Straus.", "However it is a lighthearted tale about a man Dr.", "Falke \"Her Dr.", "Fledermaus\" (BenJamin Luxom) getting back in his friend Gabriel von Eisenstein (Hermann Prey) for an embarrassing moment.", "The story starts off quite simple and gets more complex as it goes turning into a farce, than a bit of slapstick, than into a revelation, and the last laugh.", "This is my favorite version of the story is all of the people in here are well known today.", "During the second act they even deviate from the story to allow a lot of the individual performers to perform individually such as Dame Hilda Bracket & Dr.", "Evadne Hinge sing \"Three Little Maids\" from the Mikado, and Charles Aznavour \"She\"; it is a fun break.", "Even the conductor, Placido Domingo, gets a chance to enter back here and in several other parts of the play.", "<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Verdi-Otello-Solti-Domingo-Te-Kanawa-Royal-Opera-Covent-Garden/dp/B00005BI90/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?", "ie=UTF8\">Verdi - Otello / Solti, Domingo, Te Kanawa, Royal Opera Covent Garden</a>" ]
Installed fast with no problems. Gives me better protection than the free anti-virus programs with no pop-up advertising. For only $7, it's a great deal! And it doesn't slow down my PC as much as McAfee and some other big name brands. I'm very happy with this software. For only $5 more you can upgrade to the next level of protection.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Trend-Micro-Titanium-Internet-Security-2012-3-Users/dp/B005AAWNBE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security 2012 - 3 Users</a>&nbsp;The 2nd level gives you more protection for your offline PC as well as more settings, computer scanner, child surfing blocks, and 2 GB of online back-up. And for only $5 on top of that you can get Trend Micro's top security software.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Trend-Micro-Titanium-Maximum-Security-2012-3-Users-3-PC-1-Mac/dp/B005AAWOT0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security 2012 - 3 Users (3 PC, 1 Mac)</a>. Top security for under $20 is a great deal. But for anyone wanting just the basic internet surfing protection, then this $7 Titanium Antivirus + is all that is needed. Highly recommended.
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[ "Installed fast with no problems.", "Gives me better protection than the free anti-virus programs with no pop-up advertising.", "For only $7, it's a great deal!", "And it doesn't slow down my PC as much as McAfee and some other big name brands.", "I'm very happy with this software.", "For only $5 more you can upgrade to the next level of protection.", "&nbsp;<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Trend-Micro-Titanium-Internet-Security-2012-3-Users/dp/B005AAWNBE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?", "ie=UTF8\">Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security 2012 - 3 Users</a>&nbsp;The 2nd level gives you more protection for your offline PC as well as more settings, computer scanner, child surfing blocks, and 2 GB of online back-up.", "And for only $5 on top of that you can get Trend Micro's top security software.", "&nbsp;<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Trend-Micro-Titanium-Maximum-Security-2012-3-Users-3-PC-1-Mac/dp/B005AAWOT0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?", "ie=UTF8\">Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security 2012 - 3 Users (3 PC, 1 Mac)</a>.", "Top security for under $20 is a great deal.", "But for anyone wanting just the basic internet surfing protection, then this $7 Titanium Antivirus + is all that is needed.", "Highly recommended." ]
I have read the numerous reviews on this Xantrex 400. I most recently purchased the Duracell 450 and hope it's as good as my current Xantrex 400. I bought my Xantrex 400 in 2005-2006 and as of today it's at 50-65% capacity. I had done some bench tests with a 100 watt high efficiency light bulb. The Duracell 300 powerpack I just bought gave me over 4 hours of run time, while my old Xantrex 400 gave me a little over 2 hours. This told me the battery life has degraded. However, I used to keep it in a closet in my home and DID NOT do the proper recharging intervals as recommended. I realize these things don't last forever, but if properly maintained, you should expect 6-8 years out of them with light use and not abuse them. Mine are simply used for emergency power, the occasional jump start and car tire PSI top off. It's helped me out a few times with a flat tire that was leaking slowly but was able to inflate and get the car to a repair shop. Just remember, religiously follow the recommended recharging intervals and you will be fine. Sadly though, I wouldn't recommend anyone keeping this unit in their car because even the manufacturer lists a few restrictions that could impede its performance with high heat or extremely cold temperatures. Since it makes it useless for that, you may want to find a jump-start system dedicated for that purpose built to withstand the temperature variations.
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[ "I have read the numerous reviews on this Xantrex 400.", "I most recently purchased the Duracell 450 and hope it's as good as my current Xantrex 400.", "I bought my Xantrex 400 in 2005-2006 and as of today it's at 50-65% capacity.", "I had done some bench tests with a 100 watt high efficiency light bulb.", "The Duracell 300 powerpack I just bought gave me over 4 hours of run time, while my old Xantrex 400 gave me a little over 2 hours.", "This told me the battery life has degraded.", "However, I used to keep it in a closet in my home and DID NOT do the proper recharging intervals as recommended.", "I realize these things don't last forever, but if properly maintained, you should expect 6-8 years out of them with light use and not abuse them.", "Mine are simply used for emergency power, the occasional jump start and car tire PSI top off.", "It's helped me out a few times with a flat tire that was leaking slowly but was able to inflate and get the car to a repair shop.", "Just remember, religiously follow the recommended recharging intervals and you will be fine.", "Sadly though, I wouldn't recommend anyone keeping this unit in their car because even the manufacturer lists a few restrictions that could impede its performance with high heat or extremely cold temperatures.", "Since it makes it useless for that, you may want to find a jump-start system dedicated for that purpose built to withstand the temperature variations." ]
Vichy is a great brand. I have tried body lotion by them and love their products. They have quality items. I am in my 40s but severe with breakouts, or used to. My dermatologist has me on a prescribed medication I sleep in called Aczone. Since then my face is clear! During the day I use oil free lotion and also an astringent with 2% salicylic acid. Vichy has 1.5% which is still great. It might be too strong for some; sensitive skin usually can handle about .5%. I decided to use this as a make up base and it has been great! After washing my face, I still use an astringent then use this lotion. After it dries I apply a thin coat of foundation and loose powder. I have no shine and my face does not break out. I think you need to know if you can handle salicylic acid prior to trying this. I am allergic to Benzoyl Peroxide and can only use salicylic acid. If you use it am it works for you, I highly suggest trying this lotion as a make up base.
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[ "Vichy is a great brand.", "I have tried body lotion by them and love their products.", "They have quality items.", "I am in my 40s but severe with breakouts, or used to.", "My dermatologist has me on a prescribed medication I sleep in called Aczone.", "Since then my face is clear!", "During the day I use oil free lotion and also an astringent with 2% salicylic acid.", "Vichy has 1.", "5% which is still great.", "It might be too strong for some; sensitive skin usually can handle about.", "5%.", "I decided to use this as a make up base and it has been great!", "After washing my face, I still use an astringent then use this lotion.", "After it dries I apply a thin coat of foundation and loose powder.", "I have no shine and my face does not break out.", "I think you need to know if you can handle salicylic acid prior to trying this.", "I am allergic to Benzoyl Peroxide and can only use salicylic acid.", "If you use it am it works for you, I highly suggest trying this lotion as a make up base." ]
Alex Cronlord is fifteen years old, and she is having strange dreams. In one, she is chased through a forest and killed. She will not forget the face of her killer. And the next day at school she meets him. Thus begins the story of Weaver, a paranormal adventure. As it turns out the boy at school is not exactly human. And neither is Alex. She is a Weaver, and can see the future. Weavers are created by the secret Wells Society, who genetically manipulate the DNA of their children. The Wells Society is creating Weavers and Igniters (who can set things on fire) to fight an upcoming war with the Xorda. The Xorda are soul suckers. Sort of like vampires, and if they catch you they will suck out your soul, and you will die. FBI agents Moira McBain and Andy Hall are investigating a string of strange fires. They have reason to believe the Cronlord home may be next to be burned. So they interview Mrs. Cronlord. And agent McBain notices she is a wearing a Wells Society pendant. Agent McBain is familiar with the Wells Society, and she knows what they do. So young Alex needs to be watched. She will soon have her First Instance (if she hasn't already), and she will be aware of her powers and abilities. But Alex goes missing. Her mother has been taking her to a Wells Society doctor, who injects her with things which make her quite sick (and also increase her abilities). She meets up with a rogue group of Wells Society kids, who are going to take the Society down, one way or the other. Weaver is a fast-paced book full of action and suspense. The plot is fairly straight, with no real twists and turns. The Alex character is well developed, but the others are a little thin. The mother character, the Wells Society member, could have been filled out more. All that being said this is a worthwhile read. It is a page-turner, and at a small 170 pages won't take you days to read. Recommended.
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[ "Alex Cronlord is fifteen years old, and she is having strange dreams.", "In one, she is chased through a forest and killed.", "She will not forget the face of her killer.", "And the next day at school she meets him.", "Thus begins the story of Weaver, a paranormal adventure.", "As it turns out the boy at school is not exactly human.", "And neither is Alex.", "She is a Weaver, and can see the future.", "Weavers are created by the secret Wells Society, who genetically manipulate the DNA of their children.", "The Wells Society is creating Weavers and Igniters (who can set things on fire) to fight an upcoming war with the Xorda.", "The Xorda are soul suckers.", "Sort of like vampires, and if they catch you they will suck out your soul, and you will die.", "FBI agents Moira McBain and Andy Hall are investigating a string of strange fires.", "They have reason to believe the Cronlord home may be next to be burned.", "So they interview Mrs.", "Cronlord.", "And agent McBain notices she is a wearing a Wells Society pendant.", "Agent McBain is familiar with the Wells Society, and she knows what they do.", "So young Alex needs to be watched.", "She will soon have her First Instance (if she hasn't already), and she will be aware of her powers and abilities.", "But Alex goes missing.", "Her mother has been taking her to a Wells Society doctor, who injects her with things which make her quite sick (and also increase her abilities).", "She meets up with a rogue group of Wells Society kids, who are going to take the Society down, one way or the other.", "Weaver is a fast-paced book full of action and suspense.", "The plot is fairly straight, with no real twists and turns.", "The Alex character is well developed, but the others are a little thin.", "The mother character, the Wells Society member, could have been filled out more.", "All that being said this is a worthwhile read.", "It is a page-turner, and at a small 170 pages won't take you days to read.", "Recommended." ]
Forget the 2009 remake of&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Bionic-Commando/dp/B000ZK9QFK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Bionic Commando</a>, this is the real deal. Bionic Commando for the NES is an excellent game with some inventive 8-bit gameplay mechanics. The story is simple - it follows Radd Spencer as he goes to rescue Super Joe, another commando who was captured by bad guys. Radd is equipped with numerous weapons and a bionic arm to help him rescue Joe and defeat the bad guys. A short and sweet NES backstory in the vein of good ol'&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Contra/dp/B0009VRFFS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Contra</a>. The game is unique in the fact that you cannot jump. Huh? You have to be able to jump to get around the levels right? Not necessarily. In Bionic Commando, your bionic arm acts like a grappling hook and you use it to climb platforms, swing across spike and fire pits, and to pull down out of reach enemies. It's an interesting game dynamic, and at a time when every other game character could jump, it was almost revolutionary. The available weapons are standard; you've got a rifle, a wide gun, a 3-way gun, a rocket launcher, and a bazooka. I think the rocket launcher is the best choice for almost every level. There are also a bunch of items you can find, but none of them are that effective except for the bullet proof vest. The map screen is also interesting. Instead of progressing linearly to the next level, you're in a helicopter and can choose what area you want to go to next, occasionally running into enemy forces and battling them in between levels. It is an original concept that was refreshing at a time when most games went straight from point A to point B. The game is bright and colorful as well, with each level having a different color scheme and enemies. The enemies vary from soldiers with guns and enemy bionic commandos to sentient slime and giant supercomputers. The human enemies you kill drop bullets, which when enough are collected, your life bar extends one point. You start with three energy points and can work your way to a total of eight. The controls are tight and work surprisingly well. Using the arm takes some getting used to, but the game takes that into consideration by making each level depend more on the bionic arm as you progress. By the time you get to Levels 11 and 12, you'll be a master at swinging, grappling, and landing. All in all, a really good addition to the NES library that has some unique 8-bit innovations and is a lot of fun to play. A must own for anyone with a Nintendo.
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[ "Forget the 2009 remake of&nbsp;<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Bionic-Commando/dp/B000ZK9QFK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?", "ie=UTF8\">Bionic Commando</a>, this is the real deal.", "Bionic Commando for the NES is an excellent game with some inventive 8-bit gameplay mechanics.", "The story is simple - it follows Radd Spencer as he goes to rescue Super Joe, another commando who was captured by bad guys.", "Radd is equipped with numerous weapons and a bionic arm to help him rescue Joe and defeat the bad guys.", "A short and sweet NES backstory in the vein of good ol'&nbsp;<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Contra/dp/B0009VRFFS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?", "ie=UTF8\">Contra</a>.", "The game is unique in the fact that you cannot jump.", "Huh?", "You have to be able to jump to get around the levels right?", "Not necessarily.", "In Bionic Commando, your bionic arm acts like a grappling hook and you use it to climb platforms, swing across spike and fire pits, and to pull down out of reach enemies.", "It's an interesting game dynamic, and at a time when every other game character could jump, it was almost revolutionary.", "The available weapons are standard; you've got a rifle, a wide gun, a 3-way gun, a rocket launcher, and a bazooka.", "I think the rocket launcher is the best choice for almost every level.", "There are also a bunch of items you can find, but none of them are that effective except for the bullet proof vest.", "The map screen is also interesting.", "Instead of progressing linearly to the next level, you're in a helicopter and can choose what area you want to go to next, occasionally running into enemy forces and battling them in between levels.", "It is an original concept that was refreshing at a time when most games went straight from point A to point B.", "The game is bright and colorful as well, with each level having a different color scheme and enemies.", "The enemies vary from soldiers with guns and enemy bionic commandos to sentient slime and giant supercomputers.", "The human enemies you kill drop bullets, which when enough are collected, your life bar extends one point.", "You start with three energy points and can work your way to a total of eight.", "The controls are tight and work surprisingly well.", "Using the arm takes some getting used to, but the game takes that into consideration by making each level depend more on the bionic arm as you progress.", "By the time you get to Levels 11 and 12, you'll be a master at swinging, grappling, and landing.", "All in all, a really good addition to the NES library that has some unique 8-bit innovations and is a lot of fun to play.", "A must own for anyone with a Nintendo." ]
Yep another grunger that did not keep it intact. Very sad, this kid had a very cool voice as in this song. I feel in love with it. Yep a utube special. The voice is unique in so many ways. From his living in Washington, as did eddie Vedder. The pronouncing of words that just sounds so cool when they sing. It is different and u can hear it. And you gotta have a very good voice. I believe if this kid lived and got his crap together he would be singing stuff people would buy today.
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[ "Yep another grunger that did not keep it intact.", "Very sad, this kid had a very cool voice as in this song.", "I feel in love with it.", "Yep a utube special.", "The voice is unique in so many ways.", "From his living in Washington, as did eddie Vedder.", "The pronouncing of words that just sounds so cool when they sing.", "It is different and u can hear it.", "And you gotta have a very good voice.", "I believe if this kid lived and got his crap together he would be singing stuff people would buy today." ]
looks great and holds up all the knives (including 2 cleavers), scissors, church keys i put on it. It was also convenient that it included the mounting hardware for drilling into drywall and a stud. One HUGE gripe i had with it though is with the included anchor screws for mounting in drywall: they suck... like, a lot, for my walls at least. They're very large in diameter and it did not go into my wall smoothly. Instead it kind of ripped up/shredded my wall which caused parts of the wall to stick up and the anchor screw could not sit flush. Since this anchor screw is huge, it stuck out a lot. So we took it out and used our own, smaller anchor screw. Fits the same screw the kit comes with but the anchor screw part is just smaller diameter and the threads aren't sticking out as much. Now the knife block still sticks out a tad because we didn't try to remove the wall parts that stuck out but it's not really noticeable since we tightened the mounting screws enough to squish it down a lot and our anchor screw was small enough to not cause a problem either. The other side of the knife block is screwed into a stud so we didn't need an anchor.
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[ "looks great and holds up all the knives (including 2 cleavers), scissors, church keys i put on it.", "It was also convenient that it included the mounting hardware for drilling into drywall and a stud.", "One HUGE gripe i had with it though is with the included anchor screws for mounting in drywall: they suck...", "like, a lot, for my walls at least.", "They're very large in diameter and it did not go into my wall smoothly.", "Instead it kind of ripped up/shredded my wall which caused parts of the wall to stick up and the anchor screw could not sit flush.", "Since this anchor screw is huge, it stuck out a lot.", "So we took it out and used our own, smaller anchor screw.", "Fits the same screw the kit comes with but the anchor screw part is just smaller diameter and the threads aren't sticking out as much.", "Now the knife block still sticks out a tad because we didn't try to remove the wall parts that stuck out but it's not really noticeable since we tightened the mounting screws enough to squish it down a lot and our anchor screw was small enough to not cause a problem either.", "The other side of the knife block is screwed into a stud so we didn't need an anchor." ]
Yeah! It's true: Lionel reached higher standards in his solo career than in the time when he played with his Commodores. It's amazing how Dancing On The Ceiling (3rd solo album) came across in 1986: I can remember how Say You, Say Me was a huge Christmas-hit (no. 1) in our country back in 1985. That was the first single. The album: promised as a decent follow-up of Can't Slow Down, came a few months later, having Dancing On The Ceiling as it's launch-pad. Big thanks to Robert (my school-mate) who gave me a tape with the original album on it. The other singles were Love Will Conquel All (duet with Cynthia Weill) and Se La. Many people think Can't Slow Down as Lionel's best (2nd solo album) album, but this record is maybe not his most commercial one, but it has a high standard sound. A thing that I miss on Can't Slow Down, although the songs are equally good. Specially now it's remastered. It has dance songs (Dancing On The Ceiling, Se La , Don't Stop, Nighttrain), real ballads (Ballerina Girl, Deep River Woman) and much more. What I really like in this newly remastered one, is the fact that the 4 twelve inches were included: Dancing On The Ceiling, Se La, Don't Stop & Love Will Conquer All. I searched for 15 years for them on CD: NOW I have.
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[ "Yeah!", "It's true: Lionel reached higher standards in his solo career than in the time when he played with his Commodores.", "It's amazing how Dancing On The Ceiling (3rd solo album) came across in 1986: I can remember how Say You, Say Me was a huge Christmas-hit (no.", "1) in our country back in 1985.", "That was the first single.", "The album: promised as a decent follow-up of Can't Slow Down, came a few months later, having Dancing On The Ceiling as it's launch-pad.", "Big thanks to Robert (my school-mate) who gave me a tape with the original album on it.", "The other singles were Love Will Conquel All (duet with Cynthia Weill) and Se La.", "Many people think Can't Slow Down as Lionel's best (2nd solo album) album, but this record is maybe not his most commercial one, but it has a high standard sound.", "A thing that I miss on Can't Slow Down, although the songs are equally good.", "Specially now it's remastered.", "It has dance songs (Dancing On The Ceiling, Se La , Don't Stop, Nighttrain), real ballads (Ballerina Girl, Deep River Woman) and much more.", "What I really like in this newly remastered one, is the fact that the 4 twelve inches were included: Dancing On The Ceiling, Se La, Don't Stop & Love Will Conquer All.", "I searched for 15 years for them on CD: NOW I have." ]
In my opinion "Down to Earth" is OK. But as compared to their previous albums: "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow", "Rising", "Long Live Rock 'n' Roll" it is not so impressive. Undoubtedly, RAINBOW without the legendary and charismatic lead vocalist - Ronnie James Dio were not the same band any longer. As regards "Down to Earth" it was the last and the only one opportunity to listen to the voice of another lead singer who was hired by RAINBOW - Graham Bonnet. Nevertheless, I guess that Dio's vocal is still beyond comparison. According to me he was the best lead vocal of RAINBOW. Generally, I like "Down to Earth" since the music cannot be regarded as poor. The opening song "All night long" is the powerful and fantastic introduction to the album. Next, here comes "Eyes of the world". This track is complex and rich by reason of the incredible sound and melody. A variety of sounds and voices can be heard (guitars, drums, keyboards, nice echo and chorus). Third song ("No time to lose") is not bad but it feels like a slight failure. The song number 4 "Making love" lets us think that the band is back on the right track to glory. All we can hear is the magnificent alteration of rhythm and tempo. It is absolutely cool. And then we may be very delighted because the greatest hit on the album "Since you been gone" carries the tune. The sixth song "Love's no friend" makes us still believe in hard rock. In addition, the song's text tells us a story of broken heart and bad luck in love. The same thing on music could be said in regard to the seventh track called "Danger Zone". The song is full of melodic guitar riffs which co-occur with the sound of keyboards . The last but not least track "Lost in Hollywood" is a right end to the album. The lyrics are quite absorbing since everybody can feel blue, dizzy and lost under special circumstances. To sum up, if you are fond of hard rock and heavy metal you should definitely possess this CD.
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[ "In my opinion \"Down to Earth\" is OK.", "But as compared to their previous albums: \"Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow\", \"Rising\", \"Long Live Rock 'n' Roll\" it is not so impressive.", "Undoubtedly, RAINBOW without the legendary and charismatic lead vocalist - Ronnie James Dio were not the same band any longer.", "As regards \"Down to Earth\" it was the last and the only one opportunity to listen to the voice of another lead singer who was hired by RAINBOW - Graham Bonnet.", "Nevertheless, I guess that Dio's vocal is still beyond comparison.", "According to me he was the best lead vocal of RAINBOW.", "Generally, I like \"Down to Earth\" since the music cannot be regarded as poor.", "The opening song \"All night long\" is the powerful and fantastic introduction to the album.", "Next, here comes \"Eyes of the world\".", "This track is complex and rich by reason of the incredible sound and melody.", "A variety of sounds and voices can be heard (guitars, drums, keyboards, nice echo and chorus).", "Third song (\"No time to lose\") is not bad but it feels like a slight failure.", "The song number 4 \"Making love\" lets us think that the band is back on the right track to glory.", "All we can hear is the magnificent alteration of rhythm and tempo.", "It is absolutely cool.", "And then we may be very delighted because the greatest hit on the album \"Since you been gone\" carries the tune.", "The sixth song \"Love's no friend\" makes us still believe in hard rock.", "In addition, the song's text tells us a story of broken heart and bad luck in love.", "The same thing on music could be said in regard to the seventh track called \"Danger Zone\".", "The song is full of melodic guitar riffs which co-occur with the sound of keyboards.", "The last but not least track \"Lost in Hollywood\" is a right end to the album.", "The lyrics are quite absorbing since everybody can feel blue, dizzy and lost under special circumstances.", "To sum up, if you are fond of hard rock and heavy metal you should definitely possess this CD." ]
I admit it. I grew up listening to Bon Jovi. The power ballad, the sing-along-at-the-top-of-your-lungs, they were hard to resist at times! I really love "Livin' On a Prayer". You get a sense that this couple is really struggling - but that they're going to make it because they keep trying. Given the number of disasters that hit our world, it's an encouraging thought. I've always enjoyed "Wanted Dead or Alive" - that guitar riff is just so haunting, and the sense that the band is adrift and carried along is a lot like "Faithfully" by Journey. They give you a glimpse into the down-side of being a big band. "Blaze of Glory" is another great one for me, another one to sing along at the top of my lungs. Maybe I watched westerns a little too much growing up, but the power behind the song really gets to me. "I don't know where I'm going - only God knows where I've been". I feel like that sometimes. Really, there's something to be said for pretty much any song here. "Runaway" calls to mind the times it really did seem like a valid solution, taking off into the night. "Lay your hands on me" has an attraction of a different type. Yes, these are hot-rock-blasts for playing loud as you drive your car down the freeway at top speed. If that's the music you enjoy, you'll be thrilled with this!
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[ "I admit it.", "I grew up listening to Bon Jovi.", "The power ballad, the sing-along-at-the-top-of-your-lungs, they were hard to resist at times!", "I really love \"Livin' On a Prayer\".", "You get a sense that this couple is really struggling - but that they're going to make it because they keep trying.", "Given the number of disasters that hit our world, it's an encouraging thought.", "I've always enjoyed \"Wanted Dead or Alive\" - that guitar riff is just so haunting, and the sense that the band is adrift and carried along is a lot like \"Faithfully\" by Journey.", "They give you a glimpse into the down-side of being a big band.", "\"Blaze of Glory\" is another great one for me, another one to sing along at the top of my lungs.", "Maybe I watched westerns a little too much growing up, but the power behind the song really gets to me.", "\"I don't know where I'm going - only God knows where I've been\".", "I feel like that sometimes.", "Really, there's something to be said for pretty much any song here.", "\"Runaway\" calls to mind the times it really did seem like a valid solution, taking off into the night.", "\"Lay your hands on me\" has an attraction of a different type.", "Yes, these are hot-rock-blasts for playing loud as you drive your car down the freeway at top speed.", "If that's the music you enjoy, you'll be thrilled with this!" ]
The product consists of several PC CD-ROMS, audio CD's, headset w/microphone, and instruction manuals. Installation was fairly straightforward although product activation is required. After installation and activation, we were prompted to configure the speech recognition. This was easy and it works surprisingly well. The beginning lessons were concise and easy to understand. It basically teaches you the words, you repeat them, and the speech recognition guages how well you did. This is a great way to learn because it also teaches pronunciation. As you progress, it gets more complex and the rules more strict, just like in a class. The immersion technique is a great approach and the accompanying visuals are great. My son is currently studying Japanese in high school. He's had some difficulties along the way, however he finds the lessons in this product pretty easy to follow. This is an excellent study aid for him and is already boosting his confidence for the upcoming school year. Ultimately, the learning potential depends upon the individual. This won't teach you Japanese overnight, however if you are persistent and serious about learning the language, it would definitly be a beneficial learning aid or supplemental resource for those already studying the language. I'll update this review at a later time to report long-term results.
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[ "The product consists of several PC CD-ROMS, audio CD's, headset w/microphone, and instruction manuals.", "Installation was fairly straightforward although product activation is required.", "After installation and activation, we were prompted to configure the speech recognition.", "This was easy and it works surprisingly well.", "The beginning lessons were concise and easy to understand.", "It basically teaches you the words, you repeat them, and the speech recognition guages how well you did.", "This is a great way to learn because it also teaches pronunciation.", "As you progress, it gets more complex and the rules more strict, just like in a class.", "The immersion technique is a great approach and the accompanying visuals are great.", "My son is currently studying Japanese in high school.", "He's had some difficulties along the way, however he finds the lessons in this product pretty easy to follow.", "This is an excellent study aid for him and is already boosting his confidence for the upcoming school year.", "Ultimately, the learning potential depends upon the individual.", "This won't teach you Japanese overnight, however if you are persistent and serious about learning the language, it would definitly be a beneficial learning aid or supplemental resource for those already studying the language.", "I'll update this review at a later time to report long-term results." ]
I am one of those very satisfied PS3 owners. Aside from being a powerful games machine, I think it's still a bargain compared to XB360. Simply put, I love the Blue Ray player, now all my picks are on Blue Ray, the latest DLNA streaming is great and works fine with the Buffalo Live Server, with 60Gigs, Six Axis, Wireless standard, HDMI standard, 1080p upscaling of PS2 and DVDs you'd need to pay over $600 to buy a similar XBox, but with a loud fan, brick sized powersupply, guaranteed 9Gigs max storage for this gaming generation, 2 pieces attached with cords etc to play an inferior standard of HD movies, you have to pay to playonline !!, you don't even have an internet browser !!!!! a less powerful processor, and even less compatibility for your older games.. It's the clear winner for me, Sony took a 'calculated' risk by delaying it's console launch to iron our it's BlueRay issues, and I believe it was worth it, time will tell.... As for the games, take a look at Drake's, Lair, MotorStorm, eyetoy 2 ..etc. and you'll know it was worth the wait.
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[ "I am one of those very satisfied PS3 owners.", "Aside from being a powerful games machine, I think it's still a bargain compared to XB360.", "Simply put, I love the Blue Ray player, now all my picks are on Blue Ray, the latest DLNA streaming is great and works fine with the Buffalo Live Server, with 60Gigs, Six Axis, Wireless standard, HDMI standard, 1080p upscaling of PS2 and DVDs you'd need to pay over $600 to buy a similar XBox, but with a loud fan, brick sized powersupply, guaranteed 9Gigs max storage for this gaming generation, 2 pieces attached with cords etc to play an inferior standard of HD movies, you have to pay to playonline!!", ", you don't even have an internet browser!!!!", "!", "a less powerful processor, and even less compatibility for your older games..", "It's the clear winner for me, Sony took a 'calculated' risk by delaying it's console launch to iron our it's BlueRay issues, and I believe it was worth it, time will tell....", "As for the games, take a look at Drake's, Lair, MotorStorm, eyetoy 2..", "etc.", "and you'll know it was worth the wait." ]
When Roane's brother was declared alpha of his pack, Roane knew he had to leave to keep from having conflict with his brother. Roane knew what he was doing when he left the pack. All packs had Alphas and they did not appreciate a new person coming into town . The new person could be a threat to their authority . But when Roane settled in Tranquility he was tired of wandering and wanted to start a new and just be left alone. But that was not to be. Little did he know that he was going to fall for thee pack leaders sister. The kicker was she also fell for him. As things come to pass there becomes a conflict between the two. The sex is steamy, steamy, steamy. If you like a good book with challenges you will love this one
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[ "When Roane's brother was declared alpha of his pack, Roane knew he had to leave to keep from having conflict with his brother.", "Roane knew what he was doing when he left the pack.", "All packs had Alphas and they did not appreciate a new person coming into town.", "The new person could be a threat to their authority.", "But when Roane settled in Tranquility he was tired of wandering and wanted to start a new and just be left alone.", "But that was not to be.", "Little did he know that he was going to fall for thee pack leaders sister.", "The kicker was she also fell for him.", "As things come to pass there becomes a conflict between the two.", "The sex is steamy, steamy, steamy.", "If you like a good book with challenges you will love this one" ]
The 2 inch binding is what is used on all the nicer blankets. All you need to make your own is this, some material and a iron. You are guaranteed getting the exact color you are looking for. It is not impossible to make your own but this little gadget gives you a professional finish with straight razor sharp edges. It is not meant for the heavy fleece, or corduroy. It did handle the canvas I have been using on some diaper bags and totes. I have been using it to make some closure tabs and covers for cording on handles. While visiting, my granddaughters got into the pond and made quite a mess of themselves. While their mom was bathing them I grabbed a sheet from the linen closet and had 2 sundresses made before they got out of the tub. When their clothes came out of the dryer they said they would rather wear the dresses I made. I have the one inch also. It is useful for the purpose it is intended. The two inch seems to have so many more uses. I have been looking for this for many years. Thank you Amazon for always having what I need.
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[ "The 2 inch binding is what is used on all the nicer blankets.", "All you need to make your own is this, some material and a iron.", "You are guaranteed getting the exact color you are looking for.", "It is not impossible to make your own but this little gadget gives you a professional finish with straight razor sharp edges.", "It is not meant for the heavy fleece, or corduroy.", "It did handle the canvas I have been using on some diaper bags and totes.", "I have been using it to make some closure tabs and covers for cording on handles.", "While visiting, my granddaughters got into the pond and made quite a mess of themselves.", "While their mom was bathing them I grabbed a sheet from the linen closet and had 2 sundresses made before they got out of the tub.", "When their clothes came out of the dryer they said they would rather wear the dresses I made.", "I have the one inch also.", "It is useful for the purpose it is intended.", "The two inch seems to have so many more uses.", "I have been looking for this for many years.", "Thank you Amazon for always having what I need." ]
(note: re-wrote the review in 2015) This game is great. First things first though, do not look up anything about the plot before playing this game, just be prepared for anything. As for the gameplay, it's classic Metal Gear. They took the gameplay from MGS1 and perfected it here. Everything works very well, and holds up today. The only problem is that games that play like this haven't come out in a long time, so compared to today's games, it feels a bit dated. Like I said though, I personally think it still holds up well (more than MGS1, which actually does seem dated). The story is one of the more confusing ones in this series, which could be a turn off. The bosses, while fun, aren't quite as good as the games that both precede and follow it. Highly recommended, just make sure you play Metal Gear Solid 1 first, or it won't make any sense.
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[ "(note: re-wrote the review in 2015)\n\nThis game is great.", "First things first though, do not look up anything about the plot before playing this game, just be prepared for anything.", "As for the gameplay, it's classic Metal Gear.", "They took the gameplay from MGS1 and perfected it here.", "Everything works very well, and holds up today.", "The only problem is that games that play like this haven't come out in a long time, so compared to today's games, it feels a bit dated.", "Like I said though, I personally think it still holds up well (more than MGS1, which actually does seem dated).", "The story is one of the more confusing ones in this series, which could be a turn off.", "The bosses, while fun, aren't quite as good as the games that both precede and follow it.", "Highly recommended, just make sure you play Metal Gear Solid 1 first, or it won't make any sense." ]
Let me start off by saying that I used to despise this song with a passion. But, after giving it a chance and listening to the lyrics, I really like it. Not only is it catchy, but Iyaz sings about how instead of just using this girl for sex, he truly loves her and wants to make her his wife. (not typically what people sing about nowadays..) But one question. The cover for this song, and Jason DeRulo's "Whatcha Say" look REALLY similar. Are they on the same label? Is this some sort of joint venture? IDK. Great song though!!
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[ "Let me start off by saying that I used to despise this song with a passion.", "But, after giving it a chance and listening to the lyrics, I really like it.", "Not only is it catchy, but Iyaz sings about how instead of just using this girl for sex, he truly loves her and wants to make her his wife.", "(not typically what people sing about nowadays..", ")\n\nBut one question.", "The cover for this song, and Jason DeRulo's \"Whatcha Say\" look REALLY similar.", "Are they on the same label?", "Is this some sort of joint venture?", "IDK.", "Great song though!!" ]
As someone who spent an inordinate amount of time playing Sid Meier's Pirates in its first incarnation, way back on a Commodore Amiga around 1990, I was very excited to see this remake released recently with Sid in charge. Many people have already reviewed the game play, so I will write mostly on how the game compares to that years-ago version. In this new Pirates: - The graphics are really pretty! Notably the water/map scenes are beautiful, as are the ship-to-ship combat scenes. Sound effects are very nice too in these same areas. It's not fair to compare it to the old version, but it's completely a new game from this angle. - Hand-to-Hand combat is still simplistic, though more complicated than before. Combat is almost always the same and your personal reflexes/tactics have little to do with actual success. You still have to do it to play the game. - There is a lot more in the way of quests, allowing for more goal-oriented game-play, but the quests tend to be repetitions of the same. So instead of one lost family member to find, there are four. Instead of one pirate's lost treasure, there are 10. Etc. - More variety in general: Additions include native villages (and war canoes), more named pirates (and matching pirate havens), more small towns, more to do. - Ships are customizable and there are artifacts that improve your abilities, both of which I believe are new to this version. - Overland combat is much smoother, but overland travel is very difficult to navigate (disorienting). For some reason, you can't attack/pillage an undefended town/village/outpost. That doesn't make any sense to me... There is no longer any trading fire with a hostile city's fort (though they can fire at you). - There is a very annoying addition while in town, the "formal dance" in which you try press the right keys at the right times (though the same does help you if you mess up too many times in a row) to do a good job of dancing with a governor's daughter, thereby impressing her and making her more likely to marry you. So in summary, the game has all the ease of play that the original did, but is much prettier with some nice new features and a lot of added activity, without taking away from the feel or look of the original. The only negatives added to the game are not core parts of the play and can be circumvented easily enough. You can start playing in five minutes never having touched the game before and play for just a few minutes, or you can research the nationalities and historical periods, really get into the game, and play for hours. Highly recommended both for new players and fans of the old version.
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[ "As someone who spent an inordinate amount of time playing Sid Meier's Pirates in its first incarnation, way back on a Commodore Amiga around 1990, I was very excited to see this remake released recently with Sid in charge.", "Many people have already reviewed the game play, so I will write mostly on how the game compares to that years-ago version.", "In this new Pirates:\n\n- The graphics are really pretty!", "Notably the water/map scenes are beautiful, as are the ship-to-ship combat scenes.", "Sound effects are very nice too in these same areas.", "It's not fair to compare it to the old version, but it's completely a new game from this angle.", "- Hand-to-Hand combat is still simplistic, though more complicated than before.", "Combat is almost always the same and your personal reflexes/tactics have little to do with actual success.", "You still have to do it to play the game.", "- There is a lot more in the way of quests, allowing for more goal-oriented game-play, but the quests tend to be repetitions of the same.", "So instead of one lost family member to find, there are four.", "Instead of one pirate's lost treasure, there are 10.", "Etc.", "- More variety in general: Additions include native villages (and war canoes), more named pirates (and matching pirate havens), more small towns, more to do.", "- Ships are customizable and there are artifacts that improve your abilities, both of which I believe are new to this version.", "- Overland combat is much smoother, but overland travel is very difficult to navigate (disorienting).", "For some reason, you can't attack/pillage an undefended town/village/outpost.", "That doesn't make any sense to me...", "There is no longer any trading fire with a hostile city's fort (though they can fire at you).", "- There is a very annoying addition while in town, the \"formal dance\" in which you try press the right keys at the right times (though the same does help you if you mess up too many times in a row) to do a good job of dancing with a governor's daughter, thereby impressing her and making her more likely to marry you.", "So in summary, the game has all the ease of play that the original did, but is much prettier with some nice new features and a lot of added activity, without taking away from the feel or look of the original.", "The only negatives added to the game are not core parts of the play and can be circumvented easily enough.", "You can start playing in five minutes never having touched the game before and play for just a few minutes, or you can research the nationalities and historical periods, really get into the game, and play for hours.", "Highly recommended both for new players and fans of the old version." ]
The Carrington Family have been friends and extended family to Heather Brown all her life. Brenda Carrington is the sister Heather never had; and her brother Brad has been the older brother and friend who would readily kick the ass of any guy who hurt her. For years, Heather has wanted Brad to be more than a friend. Past relationships have been unsatisfying in more ways than one but especially sexually. When Heather sets out to throw caution to the wind for a purely physical fling, will she have the guts to risk it all and go for the man she desires. Ms. Jones says Pleasure with Purpose is "a fun, light read that is a gift to my readers to say 'thank you' for your support". She's too modest. Though a little predictable like all happily ever after romances, this brief read is filled with emotion and situations I think any reader can relate to. Taking a friendship to the next level is always chancy. Sex with a `buddy' can end a friendship. Heather and Brad struggle with that possibility. Through their heartfelt revelation of their true feelings, there's no straight line to happily ever after. There's sexual combustion followed by regret; then physical retreat until our lovers embrace the inevitable and accept whatever negative fallout from family. Ms. Jones writes an enjoyable tale with some real HEAT. Don't think this is just a nice sedate romance. There's some serious sexual activity in this that may curl your toes. There is also a love story to make you smile. As a thank you to fans, this was a good one. If I could would rate it a 4.5.
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[ "The Carrington Family have been friends and extended family to Heather Brown all her life.", "Brenda Carrington is the sister Heather never had; and her brother Brad has been the older brother and friend who would readily kick the ass of any guy who hurt her.", "For years, Heather has wanted Brad to be more than a friend.", "Past relationships have been unsatisfying in more ways than one but especially sexually.", "When Heather sets out to throw caution to the wind for a purely physical fling, will she have the guts to risk it all and go for the man she desires.", "Ms.", "Jones says Pleasure with Purpose is \"a fun, light read that is a gift to my readers to say 'thank you' for your support\".", "She's too modest.", "Though a little predictable like all happily ever after romances, this brief read is filled with emotion and situations I think any reader can relate to.", "Taking a friendship to the next level is always chancy.", "Sex with a `buddy' can end a friendship.", "Heather and Brad struggle with that possibility.", "Through their heartfelt revelation of their true feelings, there's no straight line to happily ever after.", "There's sexual combustion followed by regret; then physical retreat until our lovers embrace the inevitable and accept whatever negative fallout from family.", "Ms.", "Jones writes an enjoyable tale with some real HEAT.", "Don't think this is just a nice sedate romance.", "There's some serious sexual activity in this that may curl your toes.", "There is also a love story to make you smile.", "As a thank you to fans, this was a good one.", "If I could would rate it a 4.", "5." ]
I have never written a review for any product that I have purchased....until now. I just HAD to tell you all how totally awesome this battery is. With my old battery...a normal day would have it running totally down in less than 9 hours..... On my first day with this battery....it was showing about 67% power LEFT after 9 hours. This works for me!! I think i'm gonna get a couple more, since the price is right.
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[ "I have never written a review for any product that I have purchased....", "until now.", "I just HAD to tell you all how totally awesome this battery is.", "With my old battery...", "a normal day would have it running totally down in less than 9 hours....", ".", "On my first day with this battery....", "it was showing about 67% power LEFT after 9 hours.", "This works for me!!", "I think i'm gonna get a couple more, since the price is right." ]
I struggled forever with writing quality drum parts and this box solved the problem, mostly. I use this just to write and record drums but it does a lot more. It's difficult to learn using just the manual but if one persists it's worth it. Once learned it's still really clunky to write with but one can achieve high quality so the payoff is worth it. It gets easier and faster with practice. Pros: * 500 preset patterns (one need not write ALL patterns from scratch. Just find a preset pattern that fits, copy it, and edit the preset and drum kit to your liking) * mostly very good drum and percussion sounds * ability to edit user kits (I end up using this feature on every song) * 20 pads * one-button velocity modify (1. takes the "machine gun" sound out of closely-spaced hits and rolls 2. makes songs sound more human) * one-button ghost notes (makes songs sound more human, very difficult to do otherwise) * one-button fills (makes songs sound great, more human, very difficult to do otherwise) Cons: * expensive * sketchy manual (typical of Roland products) * ride cymbals are weak but useable * only 100 fills, fills are not editable (possibility of repetition) * pads are small, 20 is good but you'll wish they were larger and that there were more * Ghost Notes feature is glitchy, sometimes needing clean up in the Step Record Editor. Even still a great feature to have * there are complaints that there is very little memory -- probably not good for a full night of live use. I use it for recording so it's not an issue for me. A live player could always record the tracks and play .wav files or convert them to mp3. Same thing. The machine itself is not needed live. This has been the top of Roland's line since 2004. I guess Roland thinks they can't top it.
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[ "I struggled forever with writing quality drum parts and this box solved the problem, mostly.", "I use this just to write and record drums but it does a lot more.", "It's difficult to learn using just the manual but if one persists it's worth it.", "Once learned it's still really clunky to write with but one can achieve high quality so the payoff is worth it.", "It gets easier and faster with practice.", "Pros:\n* 500 preset patterns (one need not write ALL patterns from scratch.", "Just find a preset pattern that fits, copy it, and edit the preset and drum kit to your liking)\n* mostly very good drum and percussion sounds\n* ability to edit user kits (I end up using this feature on every song)\n* 20 pads\n* one-button velocity modify (1.", "takes the \"machine gun\" sound out of closely-spaced hits and rolls 2.", "makes songs sound more human)\n* one-button ghost notes (makes songs sound more human, very difficult to do otherwise)\n* one-button fills (makes songs sound great, more human, very difficult to do otherwise)\n\nCons:\n* expensive\n* sketchy manual (typical of Roland products)\n* ride cymbals are weak but useable\n* only 100 fills, fills are not editable (possibility of repetition)\n* pads are small, 20 is good but you'll wish they were larger and that there were more\n* Ghost Notes feature is glitchy, sometimes needing clean up in the Step Record Editor.", "Even still a great feature to have\n* there are complaints that there is very little memory -- probably not good for a full night of live use.", "I use it for recording so it's not an issue for me.", "A live player could always record the tracks and play.", "wav files or convert them to mp3.", "Same thing.", "The machine itself is not needed live.", "This has been the top of Roland's line since 2004.", "I guess Roland thinks they can't top it." ]
My friend is a high end photographer and well-known. Being that I am still in the learning process of photography, I consulted in her expertise. I told her that I was on a budget and couldn't afford the lenses that she uses, but wanted to know what her recommendations were for a good Portrait/Newborn photography lens that wouldn't bust my bank. She then recommended the 50mm f/1.4. She did mention the 50mm f/1.8 if I wanted to go even cheaper, but highly suggested that if I wanted a better image to splurge the extra and get this f/1.4. I must say I am very impressed and love this lens already!!! The images are so sharp and give that soft feel that mothers want. I am glad I took my friend's advice and spent the extra money! As should you if you are wanting to become a serious photographer. Now, off to play some more and learn this lens inside out.
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[ "My friend is a high end photographer and well-known.", "Being that I am still in the learning process of photography, I consulted in her expertise.", "I told her that I was on a budget and couldn't afford the lenses that she uses, but wanted to know what her recommendations were for a good Portrait/Newborn photography lens that wouldn't bust my bank.", "She then recommended the 50mm f/1.", "4. She did mention the 50mm f/1.", "8 if I wanted to go even cheaper, but highly suggested that if I wanted a better image to splurge the extra and get this f/1.", "4. I must say I am very impressed and love this lens already!!!", "The images are so sharp and give that soft feel that mothers want.", "I am glad I took my friend's advice and spent the extra money!", "As should you if you are wanting to become a serious photographer.", "Now, off to play some more and learn this lens inside out." ]
Conway: Clinton Kept Donations From 'Dirty Harvey' Weinstein Kellyanne Conway blasted Hillary Clinton for taking five days to come out with a statement about movie producer and Democratic mega-donor Harvey Weinstein following growing allegations that he'd been sexually assaulting women for years. Further said Conway Clinton as far as anyone knows "kept the dirty money that dirty Harvey has given her in her campaign." But now even if Clinton gives back the money that would not make her look any better said Conway. "First of all she doesn't need to mollify me but not be a hypocrite about women's empowerment " Conway said. " She spent a month this time last year talking about an audio tape from 11 years earlier where a statement was made by the now president of the United States . . . what has she done privately in her private life? She is talking about herself and a campaign she lost on a book tour. She is not trying to help victims of sexual assault." Conway invited Clinton to call her at the White House if she wishes to discuss the issue. " She knows the number " she said. " She was the first lady for eight years and worked in a bipartisan fashion on sexual assault. We don't hear that from her ."
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[ "Conway: Clinton Kept Donations From 'Dirty Harvey' Weinstein\nKellyanne Conway blasted Hillary Clinton for taking five days to come out with a statement about movie producer and Democratic mega-donor Harvey Weinstein following growing allegations that he'd been sexually assaulting women for years.", "Further said Conway Clinton as far as anyone knows \"kept the dirty money that dirty Harvey has given her in her campaign.", "\"\nBut now even if Clinton gives back the money that would not make her look any better said Conway.", "\"First of all she doesn't need to mollify me but not be a hypocrite about women's empowerment \" Conway said.", "\" She spent a month this time last year talking about an audio tape from 11 years earlier where a statement was made by the now president of the United States.", ".", ".", "what has she done privately in her private life?", "She is talking about herself and a campaign she lost on a book tour.", "She is not trying to help victims of sexual assault.", "\"\nConway invited Clinton to call her at the White House if she wishes to discuss the issue.", "\" She knows the number \" she said.", "\" She was the first lady for eight years and worked in a bipartisan fashion on sexual assault.", "We don't hear that from her.", "\"" ]
This album is just too hype, but cool and smooth. I mean hype as in how good it is, but it wasn't until Stankonia until u could truly say Outkast was Hype as in hyperactive and really good. But this album stands out alone as probably the best (though I haven't heard no more than 3 tracks of their first album). The album shows that Outkast is wise(Intro, 13th Floor/Growing old, Babylon and others), as well as people who can rock a party. My fav. tracks are Two Dope Boyz(in a Cadillac), Elevators, Wheelz of Steel, Atliens, Jazzy Belle, Mainstream, and E.T. But the others are just short of perfection. And im glad someone mentioned of how wheelz of steel is so addictive because i feel the same as along with half of this album. Another thing is this album was made with REAL instruments and they would do so pushing the envelope a little more with each album. I really have a thing with hiphop groups that have real music backing them up (The Roots, Freestyle fellowship).
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[ "This album is just too hype, but cool and smooth.", "I mean hype as in how good it is, but it wasn't until Stankonia until u could truly say Outkast was Hype as in hyperactive and really good.", "But this album stands out alone as probably the best (though I haven't heard no more than 3 tracks of their first album).", "The album shows that Outkast is wise(Intro, 13th Floor/Growing old, Babylon and others), as well as people who can rock a party.", "My fav.", "tracks are Two Dope Boyz(in a Cadillac), Elevators, Wheelz of Steel, Atliens, Jazzy Belle, Mainstream, and E.", "T. But the others are just short of perfection.", "And im glad someone mentioned of how wheelz of steel is so addictive because i feel the same as along with half of this album.", "Another thing is this album was made with REAL instruments and they would do so pushing the envelope a little more with each album.", "I really have a thing with hiphop groups that have real music backing them up (The Roots, Freestyle fellowship)." ]
this story begins as Sheldon's usual suspense books but later turns into wuiet a unique book in comparision to his others........... the heroin in the book is loveable........and every page is filled with fun and unpredictabelity......... u will probably be APPLAUDING by the end of this book..... YEAH its THAT GOOD!!!!!!!! JOYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!
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[ "this story begins as Sheldon's usual suspense books but later turns into wuiet a unique book in comparision to his others....", "....", "...", "the heroin in the book is loveable....", "....", "and every page is filled with fun and unpredictabelity....", "....", ".", "u will probably be APPLAUDING by the end of this book....", ".", "YEAH its THAT GOOD!!!!", "!!!!", "JOYYYYYY!!!!", "!!!!", "!!!" ]
Its been a long time since I put on the leather pouches and scampered up and down walls as a framing carpenter. I still have the belt and bags but they seem to have shrunk terribly in the bottom of my carpenter's tool crib. In the day this was THE hammer. I could sink a 16d greenie in two strokes. Forget about the Estwing's and the fiberglass handle ones. They just seem to want to twist in your grip. If you think there is no difference in hammers, then buy the cheapest one you can find. I bought this because my current one is a check head and I was going to be building a fence and didn't want the check head hammer rounds. This has power and balance and the claw is almost as good as a cat's paw. 20 oz is not too heavy for a home user. You don't need a 24 oz. Go ahead, put it in the cart.
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[ "Its been a long time since I put on the leather pouches and scampered up and down walls as a framing carpenter.", "I still have the belt and bags but they seem to have shrunk terribly in the bottom of my carpenter's tool crib.", "In the day this was THE hammer.", "I could sink a 16d greenie in two strokes.", "Forget about the Estwing's and the fiberglass handle ones.", "They just seem to want to twist in your grip.", "If you think there is no difference in hammers, then buy the cheapest one you can find.", "I bought this because my current one is a check head and I was going to be building a fence and didn't want the check head hammer rounds.", "This has power and balance and the claw is almost as good as a cat's paw.", "20 oz is not too heavy for a home user.", "You don't need a 24 oz.", "Go ahead, put it in the cart." ]
Hamlet is considered, by many scholars, the pinnacle of Shakespeare's dramas. If you haven't read it yet this this Case Studies in Contemporary Criticism edition would be a great place to begin. The text notes that are included with the play are very helpful to understand some of the more difficult language nuances that are inevitable with any Shakespeare. The structure is well laid out and conclusive. It complements the complexity of Hamlet very well. Of course Hamlet is one of the great paradoxes and mysteries every written. The search of finding yourself and what it is that fuels the human spirit. Hamlet can be a very confusing play because of the depth of substance. However, the critical essays that suppliment the reading make it very accessable. Each of the critical essays are of different schools of literary criticism: Feminist Criticism, psychoanalytic criticism, post-structuralist (deconstuctionist) criticism, Marxist critism, and finally a New Historicist criticism. Before each critism there is clearly written introduction to explain the motives and histories of that type of criticism. This edition of Hamlet will not only introduce the reader to more Shakespeare, but also explain the play and help to familiarize the reader with literary criticism too. It is a beautiful volume that cannot be more recommended if you are wanting to buy a copy Hamlet.
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[ "Hamlet is considered, by many scholars, the pinnacle of Shakespeare's dramas.", "If you haven't read it yet this this Case Studies in Contemporary Criticism edition would be a great place to begin.", "The text notes that are included with the play are very helpful to understand some of the more difficult language nuances that are inevitable with any Shakespeare.", "The structure is well laid out and conclusive.", "It complements the complexity of Hamlet very well.", "Of course Hamlet is one of the great paradoxes and mysteries every written.", "The search of finding yourself and what it is that fuels the human spirit.", "Hamlet can be a very confusing play because of the depth of substance.", "However, the critical essays that suppliment the reading make it very accessable.", "Each of the critical essays are of different schools of literary criticism: Feminist Criticism, psychoanalytic criticism, post-structuralist (deconstuctionist) criticism, Marxist critism, and finally a New Historicist criticism.", "Before each critism there is clearly written introduction to explain the motives and histories of that type of criticism.", "This edition of Hamlet will not only introduce the reader to more Shakespeare, but also explain the play and help to familiarize the reader with literary criticism too.", "It is a beautiful volume that cannot be more recommended if you are wanting to buy a copy Hamlet." ]
Because I have a cat that drops wet cat food all over the floor, I have serious ants. I even placed the cat food bowl in a larger bowl with water so the ants cannot swim over to the food, but that doesn't help with a 17-year old cat that is a slob (love her). I have tried&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Terro-1800Outdoor-Pre-Filled-Liquid-Ant-Baits-3-Pack/dp/B000RNEVGY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Terro 1800Outdoor Pre-Filled Liquid Ant Baits, 3-Pack</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Safer-Brand-5168-Ant-and-Crawling-Insect-Killer-Powder-7-Ounces/dp/B000FLV9H2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Safer Brand 5168 Ant and Crawling Insect Killer Powder 7 Ounces</a>. Terro worked for four years, but the ants just became immune to it. Safer works great, but it is a fine white powder that can get on pet's paws. I reluctantly bought Lilly Miller Ant Control Stakes. As instructed by the nice lady at the nursery, I ran hot water through them and stirred up the ant bait in the little hole with a toothpick. I placed them in every corner of my kitchen and outside. The ants came in by the droves and, unbelievably, were gone within 24 hours. I still have them in the kitchen and my cat cannot get at them. Unless they build up immunity to this, I am going to keep them. No more cleaning the tile floor with Clorox! Plus, these stakes are very cheap.
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[ "Because I have a cat that drops wet cat food all over the floor, I have serious ants.", "I even placed the cat food bowl in a larger bowl with water so the ants cannot swim over to the food, but that doesn't help with a 17-year old cat that is a slob (love her).", "I have tried&nbsp;<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Terro-1800Outdoor-Pre-Filled-Liquid-Ant-Baits-3-Pack/dp/B000RNEVGY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?", "ie=UTF8\">Terro 1800Outdoor Pre-Filled Liquid Ant Baits, 3-Pack</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Safer-Brand-5168-Ant-and-Crawling-Insect-Killer-Powder-7-Ounces/dp/B000FLV9H2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?", "ie=UTF8\">Safer Brand 5168 Ant and Crawling Insect Killer Powder 7 Ounces</a>.", "Terro worked for four years, but the ants just became immune to it.", "Safer works great, but it is a fine white powder that can get on pet's paws.", "I reluctantly bought Lilly Miller Ant Control Stakes.", "As instructed by the nice lady at the nursery, I ran hot water through them and stirred up the ant bait in the little hole with a toothpick.", "I placed them in every corner of my kitchen and outside.", "The ants came in by the droves and, unbelievably, were gone within 24 hours.", "I still have them in the kitchen and my cat cannot get at them.", "Unless they build up immunity to this, I am going to keep them.", "No more cleaning the tile floor with Clorox!", "Plus, these stakes are very cheap." ]
This camera is my xerox machine on the road. Using the macro feaure I can capture hundreds of text pages and either display them on my computer later or print them out with excellent clarity. I can capture white-boards full of designs and concepts and review them at my leisure. I use it to photograph parts and assemblies and get good detail. I also use it to build relationships by photographing my contacts in other organziations and e-mailing the photos to them. They really like that. It's small enough to keep with me. It's rugged enough to take the beating of constant travel. What's more, it's a great piece of equipment. It just feels good. I'm delighted by it each time I use it. It's good in low-light. It can catch just about anything I can see. I usually find I get a better picture avaliable-light that with the flash anyway. Downside - you will not take action pictures with this camera. There is a delay of almost a second from the time you press the button until it actually snaps the picture. But that's not how I use it.
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[ "This camera is my xerox machine on the road.", "Using the macro feaure I can capture hundreds of text pages and either display them on my computer later or print them out with excellent clarity.", "I can capture white-boards full of designs and concepts and review them at my leisure.", "I use it to photograph parts and assemblies and get good detail.", "I also use it to build relationships by photographing my contacts in other organziations and e-mailing the photos to them.", "They really like that.", "It's small enough to keep with me.", "It's rugged enough to take the beating of constant travel.", "What's more, it's a great piece of equipment.", "It just feels good.", "I'm delighted by it each time I use it.", "It's good in low-light.", "It can catch just about anything I can see.", "I usually find I get a better picture avaliable-light that with the flash anyway.", "Downside - you will not take action pictures with this camera.", "There is a delay of almost a second from the time you press the button until it actually snaps the picture.", "But that's not how I use it." ]
These are almost as much fun to sniff as they are to use. The angled chiseled tip on the markers allows for sharp, defined lines. The colors are bright. The big appeal with these are the smell. I found four of the markers very appealing, one okay and one not so appealing. The Hot Buttery Popcorn, Watermelon, Raspberry and Mint Chocolate all smell like their names indicate. They actually make me hungry. The Root Beer smells a little like root beer and is okay to smell but it does not come close to the four scents I just mentioned. The Nacho Cheese smells unpleasant to me. It has a bit of a nacho smell but I find it has an unpleasant odor. The product description on the Amazon web page say these are AP certified, non toxic. This is important to me since adults and children will want to sniff these. All the markers draw/write well. The angled chiseled tip allows for sharp lines as well as wide lines. They have not bled through any paper I have used. The colors included are black, yellow, pink, blue, orange and brown. These are fine markers. I gave these four stars because I only found four of the six scents actually matched their description when it came to their scent. If I was just rating the colors and ease of use of the markers I would give them five stars. I wish I could give these 4 1/2 stars.
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[ "These are almost as much fun to sniff as they are to use.", "The angled chiseled tip on the markers allows for sharp, defined lines.", "The colors are bright.", "The big appeal with these are the smell.", "I found four of the markers very appealing, one okay and one not so appealing.", "The Hot Buttery Popcorn, Watermelon, Raspberry and Mint Chocolate all smell like their names indicate.", "They actually make me hungry.", "The Root Beer smells a little like root beer and is okay to smell but it does not come close to the four scents I just mentioned.", "The Nacho Cheese smells unpleasant to me.", "It has a bit of a nacho smell but I find it has an unpleasant odor.", "The product description on the Amazon web page say these are AP certified, non toxic.", "This is important to me since adults and children will want to sniff these.", "All the markers draw/write well.", "The angled chiseled tip allows for sharp lines as well as wide lines.", "They have not bled through any paper I have used.", "The colors included are black, yellow, pink, blue, orange and brown.", "These are fine markers.", "I gave these four stars because I only found four of the six scents actually matched their description when it came to their scent.", "If I was just rating the colors and ease of use of the markers I would give them five stars.", "I wish I could give these 4 1/2 stars." ]
Once again Robert Walker has penned a novel that defies categorization. In "Titanic 2012" he skillfully mixes historical, mystery, horror, and science fiction in a blend with enough depth to satisfy the hard core aficionado of any of these genres. Mr. Walker skillfully interweaves the early twentieth century perceptions of Alastair Ransom, his recurring, irascible, hard bitten detective, with those of David Ingles, a member of a dive team of tomorrow attempting to salvage artifacts from the Titanic. The mystery and suspense build from page one as the two are led to the same inescapable conclusion, that there is more to the sinking of the "unsinkable" Titanic than is told in the press and history books. It is obvious that the author spent numerous hours researching the life and culture of 1912 Ireland, the construction, layout, operation, and timeline of the Titanic, and the cutting edge technology that would enable salvaging a ship beneath two and half miles of ocean. That vast knowledge provides a solid basis for his unique and provocative theory of why and how the Titanic met its end. This book is best read on a quiet evening, snuggled in a comfortable chair, in front of a crackling fireplace. However, it would be advised to have a dog at your feet to assure you that the chills racing along your spine are only from the book. If you have purchased this novel to read on a cruise ship crossing the North Atlantic, you might consider waiting until after you arrive before starting it.
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[ "Once again Robert Walker has penned a novel that defies categorization.", "In \"Titanic 2012\" he skillfully mixes historical, mystery, horror, and science fiction in a blend with enough depth to satisfy the hard core aficionado of any of these genres.", "Mr.", "Walker skillfully interweaves the early twentieth century perceptions of Alastair Ransom, his recurring, irascible, hard bitten detective, with those of David Ingles, a member of a dive team of tomorrow attempting to salvage artifacts from the Titanic.", "The mystery and suspense build from page one as the two are led to the same inescapable conclusion, that there is more to the sinking of the \"unsinkable\" Titanic than is told in the press and history books.", "It is obvious that the author spent numerous hours researching the life and culture of 1912 Ireland, the construction, layout, operation, and timeline of the Titanic, and the cutting edge technology that would enable salvaging a ship beneath two and half miles of ocean.", "That vast knowledge provides a solid basis for his unique and provocative theory of why and how the Titanic met its end.", "This book is best read on a quiet evening, snuggled in a comfortable chair, in front of a crackling fireplace.", "However, it would be advised to have a dog at your feet to assure you that the chills racing along your spine are only from the book.", "If you have purchased this novel to read on a cruise ship crossing the North Atlantic, you might consider waiting until after you arrive before starting it." ]
Taxi Driver is an absolute masterpiece, showcasing the grittiness of New York City and the necessity of looking at insanity in context. In Martin Scorsese's breakneck film American audiences are treated to a brutal scrutiny of their own existence, whether it be the absurdity of party politics or the ever present danger of city life autonomy. The title character, one Travis Bickle, is played to disturbing perfection by Robert Deniro. His gradual descent into self absorbed delusion results in one of film's most fascinating (and down right creepy) characters. The conveyance of gentility coupled with madness has never been done better. Jodie Foster, as the damsel prostitute, gives a performance that borders on the impossible. How an actress at that age could possibly play a hooker that convincingly either belies an eerily acute level of observation skills or a very poor upbringing. I'd say her two Academy Awards probably eliminate the latter option. Taxi Driver has become an American fable, complete with heroes, villains, violence, and compassion. A solid, complex film that defined urban drama and raised the bar for stark realism in film. Besides, it inspired a presidential assassination attempt. Obviously the film speaks to madmen, but it also echoes in the minds of the supposedly sane. One day Scorsese will be recognized with an Oscar, this film should have earned him that honor. Too bad Hollywood doesn't give hindsight awards.
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[ "Taxi Driver is an absolute masterpiece, showcasing the grittiness of New York City and the necessity of looking at insanity in context.", "In Martin Scorsese's breakneck film American audiences are treated to a brutal scrutiny of their own existence, whether it be the absurdity of party politics or the ever present danger of city life autonomy.", "The title character, one Travis Bickle, is played to disturbing perfection by Robert Deniro.", "His gradual descent into self absorbed delusion results in one of film's most fascinating (and down right creepy) characters.", "The conveyance of gentility coupled with madness has never been done better.", "Jodie Foster, as the damsel prostitute, gives a performance that borders on the impossible.", "How an actress at that age could possibly play a hooker that convincingly either belies an eerily acute level of observation skills or a very poor upbringing.", "I'd say her two Academy Awards probably eliminate the latter option.", "Taxi Driver has become an American fable, complete with heroes, villains, violence, and compassion.", "A solid, complex film that defined urban drama and raised the bar for stark realism in film.", "Besides, it inspired a presidential assassination attempt.", "Obviously the film speaks to madmen, but it also echoes in the minds of the supposedly sane.", "One day Scorsese will be recognized with an Oscar, this film should have earned him that honor.", "Too bad Hollywood doesn't give hindsight awards." ]
I have always been impressed by (Tatsuya Nakadai), ever since I watched his performance as the demented and pyschotic ronin in the Zatoichi episode of "The Festival of Fire" [recommended if you have not seen this particular Zatoichi episode]. The swordplay in "The Sword of Doom" is very impressive, but it is the character of Ryunosuke Tsukue (Tatsuya Nakadai) as a violent, evil and totally sociopathic samurai, which makes this film a very good view. There is no Bushido code for Ryunosuke in this film. He is as violent and bloody as they come. The year in the film is set in 1860, as the shogunate is beginning to wane from history and just a mere eight years away from the Meiji Restoration: And it is a time when many samurai are no longer interested in honor, or the Bushido code. Here we find the films main antagonist, Ryunosuke Tsukue, aptly portrayed by (Tatsuya Nakadai). And with his sword as an extension of his personality, the viewer will find that the film is as bloody as they come. The film is very complex, and the characters of both (Tatsuya Nakadai) and (Toshiro Mifune) as Toranosuke Shimada must be watched very closely. Both give superb performances. As do the rest of the characters in the film. The beginning of the film gives you an idea of what type of character the samurai Ryunosuke is all about. When a grandfather and his granddaughter rest at a small shrine after traveling for miles, the young granddaughter goes to fetch some water before beginning again on their journey. As the grandfather prays to Buddha at the shrine, the samurai murders the old man with his sword as if the old man were a mere distraction. Ryunosuke is truly a frightening man, and all the more dangerous due to the fact that his skills as a sword weilding samurai are very good. This is a very violent, yet very good film; and the viewer watches as Ryunosuke descends ever deeply into an insanely bloodthirsty killer. Highly recommended.
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[ "I have always been impressed by (Tatsuya Nakadai), ever since I watched his performance as the demented and pyschotic ronin in the Zatoichi episode of \"The Festival of Fire\" [recommended if you have not seen this particular Zatoichi episode].", "The swordplay in \"The Sword of Doom\" is very impressive, but it is the character of Ryunosuke Tsukue (Tatsuya Nakadai) as a violent, evil and totally sociopathic samurai, which makes this film a very good view.", "There is no Bushido code for Ryunosuke in this film.", "He is as violent and bloody as they come.", "The year in the film is set in 1860, as the shogunate is beginning to wane from history and just a mere eight years away from the Meiji Restoration: And it is a time when many samurai are no longer interested in honor, or the Bushido code.", "Here we find the films main antagonist, Ryunosuke Tsukue, aptly portrayed by (Tatsuya Nakadai).", "And with his sword as an extension of his personality, the viewer will find that the film is as bloody as they come.", "The film is very complex, and the characters of both (Tatsuya Nakadai) and (Toshiro Mifune) as Toranosuke Shimada must be watched very closely.", "Both give superb performances.", "As do the rest of the characters in the film.", "The beginning of the film gives you an idea of what type of character the samurai Ryunosuke is all about.", "When a grandfather and his granddaughter rest at a small shrine after traveling for miles, the young granddaughter goes to fetch some water before beginning again on their journey.", "As the grandfather prays to Buddha at the shrine, the samurai murders the old man with his sword as if the old man were a mere distraction.", "Ryunosuke is truly a frightening man, and all the more dangerous due to the fact that his skills as a sword weilding samurai are very good.", "This is a very violent, yet very good film; and the viewer watches as Ryunosuke descends ever deeply into an insanely bloodthirsty killer.", "Highly recommended." ]
Love this Dewalt planer! But the only fault I find is the strange, triangular "exhaust orifice." It seems to be missing any way of connecting it to a dust collector! So I had to wrap some 2" Blue painter's tape around the orifice and stick my vacuum hose inside of the tape; close it tight, and add another layer of tape, to hold it in place so I can contain the dust. Worked perfectly! But why doesn't DWALT have an attachment for this in the Planer kit? I can't seem to find one anywhere that could fit this tool? Can't believe they expect the dust to just fly into the shop? Great tool otherwise. And powerful too! I'm using shallow, multiple passes for controlled planing. Works very nicely!
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[ "Love this Dewalt planer!", "But the only fault I find is the strange, triangular \"exhaust orifice.", "\" It seems to be missing any way of connecting it to a dust collector!", "So I had to wrap some 2\" Blue painter's tape around the orifice and stick my vacuum hose inside of the tape; close it tight, and add another layer of tape, to hold it in place so I can contain the dust.", "Worked perfectly!", "But why doesn't DWALT have an attachment for this in the Planer kit?", "I can't seem to find one anywhere that could fit this tool?", "Can't believe they expect the dust to just fly into the shop?", "Great tool otherwise.", "And powerful too!", "I'm using shallow, multiple passes for controlled planing.", "Works very nicely!" ]
If anyone have used previous version of nook you will immediately see the improvements on new version of nook. One of the most important feature I found on the new nook was better page turn response. The screen refresh when moving from page to page is much quicker, nearly matching the refresh rates of the latest Kindle. The Nook also added a laundry list of interface and usability improvements, such as the ability to organize your book collection by category which is called "shelves".I liked 600 X 800 display screen. It comes with 16 shades of gray and is easy to your eyes. I can read all day without hurting my eyes. My personal opinion, i would love this device more if I could read it at night without lights. Pros Library with thousands of books, magazine that comes free, built-in free wireless data network, plus Wi-Fi connectivity (no PC needed); separate capacitive color touch-screen pad for navigation, and a virtual keyboard for notes and annotations; 2GB of internal memory (capable of storing 1,500 electronic books) as well as a microSD expansion slot for additional memory; font style and size are adjustable; displays image files and plays MP3 music files; compatible with Windows and Mac machines; battery is removable and user-replaceable; allows free browsing of full-text books while within Barnes & Noble stores; you can lend certain e-books for up to 14 days free of charge; EPUB format compatibility lets you read free Google Books and loaner e-books from your local library; page turn speeds are faster with firmware upgrade. The bad: No protective carrying case included; color LCD ( for color nook) has an impact on battery life; for black & white battery is really good,in-store reading and loaning capabilities come with notable limits and caveats; no support for Word or text files; no ability to download books when outside the U.S., even when on Wi-Fi. Does it beat Kindle? According to design my answer is no. The third-generation Amazon Kindle is lighter, thinner, and simply feels a little better to hold in your hand. It also offers double the battery life, more internal memory (4GB versus 2GB). But the new upgrades has given some new features to nook that are not available in kindle. Nook should definitely remain under consideration when you're shopping for e-ink e-book readers. The decision may come down to a personal preference, such as how you feel about the color navigation screen versus the hard keyboard found on the Kindle. If my review did not answer any questions, leave a comment below and I will try my best to answer your question.
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[ "If anyone have used previous version of nook you will immediately see the improvements on new version of nook.", "One of the most important feature I found on the new nook was better page turn response.", "The screen refresh when moving from page to page is much quicker, nearly matching the refresh rates of the latest Kindle.", "The Nook also added a laundry list of interface and usability improvements, such as the ability to organize your book collection by category which is called \"shelves\".", "I liked 600 X 800 display screen.", "It comes with 16 shades of gray and is easy to your eyes.", "I can read all day without hurting my eyes.", "My personal opinion, i would love this device more if I could read it at night without lights.", "Pros\nLibrary with thousands of books, magazine that comes free, built-in free wireless data network, plus Wi-Fi connectivity (no PC needed); separate capacitive color touch-screen pad for navigation, and a virtual keyboard for notes and annotations; 2GB of internal memory (capable of storing 1,500 electronic books) as well as a microSD expansion slot for additional memory; font style and size are adjustable; displays image files and plays MP3 music files; compatible with Windows and Mac machines; battery is removable and user-replaceable; allows free browsing of full-text books while within Barnes & Noble stores; you can lend certain e-books for up to 14 days free of charge; EPUB format compatibility lets you read free Google Books and loaner e-books from your local library; page turn speeds are faster with firmware upgrade.", "The bad: No protective carrying case included; color LCD ( for color nook) has an impact on battery life; for black & white battery is really good,in-store reading and loaning capabilities come with notable limits and caveats; no support for Word or text files; no ability to download books when outside the U.", "S., even when on Wi-Fi.", "Does it beat Kindle?", "According to design my answer is no.", "The third-generation Amazon Kindle is lighter, thinner, and simply feels a little better to hold in your hand.", "It also offers double the battery life, more internal memory (4GB versus 2GB).", "But the new upgrades has given some new features to nook that are not available in kindle.", "Nook should definitely remain under consideration when you're shopping for e-ink e-book readers.", "The decision may come down to a personal preference, such as how you feel about the color navigation screen versus the hard keyboard found on the Kindle.", "If my review did not answer any questions, leave a comment below and I will try my best to answer your question." ]
This is an extremely nice, creamy serum that goes on like a wet lotion. It has a distinct fragrance that I wish were a little bit less strong given that I'm using it on my face, however even though I'm not a fan of highly scented products on my face, I will say that the fragrance is very pleasant and smells high-end. I'm used to using natural products like Lush that smell of identifiable botanicals, and this smells more like something you'd get at a high-end department store. Just the right amount comes out with each pump, I found that I only needed one pump per use to cover my face and neck area. I've been doing the Korean 10 step skincare regimen outlined in Charlotte Cho's book The Little Book of Skincare about Korean skincare, in which she recommends starting with oil cleansing, moving onto a foam cleanser, exfoliater, toner, essence or serum, moisturizer, then sun protection. There are more details than that obviously, but in any case I am finding that this serum dovetails nicely with the other products I've chosen from Korean lines. How much money is it worth? Well, I will say that I have found a number of highly recommended and effective serums for a variety of prices. I like a midrange one from Oz naturals, an inexpensive one from Benton with snail extracts and bee venom (!), and my very favorite is one from MitoQ which is outrageously priced but feels luxe and does an amazing, noticeable job. This one is a very nice serum and I like it a lot, however it is not so outstanding that I would pay an outstanding amount of money for it. Essences and serums from TonyMoly, Missha, Skinfood, Etude house, etc seem to do a similar job at a low price point and are highly rated by users. Overall, this does an above-average job of moisturizing, brightening, and smoothing my skin on my face, even after a rough night up with the baby, I feel that my skin isn't giving away my lack of sleep. I wish the fragrance were much less potent, but it smells nice and didn't irritate my sensitive skin. However, it's not my top favorite, and I am not sure the results justify a high-end price point. I have combination skin with sensitivities.
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[ "This is an extremely nice, creamy serum that goes on like a wet lotion.", "It has a distinct fragrance that I wish were a little bit less strong given that I'm using it on my face, however even though I'm not a fan of highly scented products on my face, I will say that the fragrance is very pleasant and smells high-end.", "I'm used to using natural products like Lush that smell of identifiable botanicals, and this smells more like something you'd get at a high-end department store.", "Just the right amount comes out with each pump, I found that I only needed one pump per use to cover my face and neck area.", "I've been doing the Korean 10 step skincare regimen outlined in Charlotte Cho's book The Little Book of Skincare about Korean skincare, in which she recommends starting with oil cleansing, moving onto a foam cleanser, exfoliater, toner, essence or serum, moisturizer, then sun protection.", "There are more details than that obviously, but in any case I am finding that this serum dovetails nicely with the other products I've chosen from Korean lines.", "How much money is it worth?", "Well, I will say that I have found a number of highly recommended and effective serums for a variety of prices.", "I like a midrange one from Oz naturals, an inexpensive one from Benton with snail extracts and bee venom (!", "), and my very favorite is one from MitoQ which is outrageously priced but feels luxe and does an amazing, noticeable job.", "This one is a very nice serum and I like it a lot, however it is not so outstanding that I would pay an outstanding amount of money for it.", "Essences and serums from TonyMoly, Missha, Skinfood, Etude house, etc seem to do a similar job at a low price point and are highly rated by users.", "Overall, this does an above-average job of moisturizing, brightening, and smoothing my skin on my face, even after a rough night up with the baby, I feel that my skin isn't giving away my lack of sleep.", "I wish the fragrance were much less potent, but it smells nice and didn't irritate my sensitive skin.", "However, it's not my top favorite, and I am not sure the results justify a high-end price point.", "I have combination skin with sensitivities." ]
This is an awesome headset. The sound is perfect both for me and for whom I am speaking with. Easy to use, easy to set up, a truly wonderful product. So, why am I giving it 4 stars instead of 5? I'm rating this 4 stars because when the headset is in my ear, the microphone touches my face! I have moved it around, tried to position it differently and everything I've tried has failed. Eventually, while I'm wearing it, the microphone will end up leaning against my cheek. I'm bummed because this is the best headset I've ever used, but I can't stand it touching my face. I also have the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Plantronics-Voyager-510-Bluetooth-Headset/dp/B0009B0IX4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Plantronics Voyager 510 Bluetooth Headset</a>&nbsp;which I LOVE. I've had it for a couple years and it's my favorite out of the handful of headsets I have. After much wear and tear from me, it's still going strong. It also has great sound and it's very comfortable to wear. AND it doesn't touch my face when I'm wearing it. I'm going back to the 510 as my primary headset and I'll use this one as my backup headset...
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[ "This is an awesome headset.", "The sound is perfect both for me and for whom I am speaking with.", "Easy to use, easy to set up, a truly wonderful product.", "So, why am I giving it 4 stars instead of 5?", "I'm rating this 4 stars because when the headset is in my ear, the microphone touches my face!", "I have moved it around, tried to position it differently and everything I've tried has failed.", "Eventually, while I'm wearing it, the microphone will end up leaning against my cheek.", "I'm bummed because this is the best headset I've ever used, but I can't stand it touching my face.", "I also have the&nbsp;<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Plantronics-Voyager-510-Bluetooth-Headset/dp/B0009B0IX4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?", "ie=UTF8\">Plantronics Voyager 510 Bluetooth Headset</a>&nbsp;which I LOVE.", "I've had it for a couple years and it's my favorite out of the handful of headsets I have.", "After much wear and tear from me, it's still going strong.", "It also has great sound and it's very comfortable to wear.", "AND it doesn't touch my face when I'm wearing it.", "I'm going back to the 510 as my primary headset and I'll use this one as my backup headset..." ]
In the days where people play games to shoot random people and other stuff...It's nice to know there's still art in videogames. I loved this game. My brother heard about it and I rented it soon after. Wow... Graphics: 10/10 Lovely, LOVELY, BEAUTIFUL! Enough said Sound: 20/10 Music is so pretty. I love the orchestral going on. Story: 7/10 The average, "Save the princess" game... Controls: 8/10 Hard to deal with the horse. Easy when walking Overall: 9/10 This is a beautiful game but it's upsetting it's so short. I can easily say this game introduced me into full-on puzzle games. It does have something to do with Ico but no one really knows if it's a prequel, a sequel or anything...
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[ "In the days where people play games to shoot random people and other stuff...", "It's nice to know there's still art in videogames.", "I loved this game.", "My brother heard about it and I rented it soon after.", "Wow...", "Graphics: 10/10 Lovely, LOVELY, BEAUTIFUL!", "Enough said\n\nSound: 20/10 Music is so pretty.", "I love the orchestral going on.", "Story: 7/10 The average, \"Save the princess\" game...", "Controls: 8/10 Hard to deal with the horse.", "Easy when walking\n\nOverall: 9/10 This is a beautiful game but it's upsetting it's so short.", "I can easily say this game introduced me into full-on puzzle games.", "It does have something to do with Ico but no one really knows if it's a prequel, a sequel or anything..." ]
Laurie Beecham's narrator on the original broadway cast is still the best out there, but Janet Metz comes in a VERY close second. Donny Osmond is the best joseph! He makes everyone else sound "second rate". When i first heard of this musical, i expected it to be very offensive to catholics ( and others ) who know the biblical version of joseph's coat of many colors. BUT: Mr. Webber has put the show together with such care that it truly is a "family show". Even my grandparents (who are devout catholics) loved the show when they saw it. The music is great, the costumes are great, the performers are great, and above all- you can't lose with a story like this. You need only buy 1 joseph cd, this one. Enjoy!
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[ "Laurie Beecham's narrator on the original broadway cast is still the best out there, but Janet Metz comes in a VERY close second.", "Donny Osmond is the best joseph!", "He makes everyone else sound \"second rate\".", "When i first heard of this musical, i expected it to be very offensive to catholics ( and others ) who know the biblical version of joseph's coat of many colors.", "BUT: Mr.", "Webber has put the show together with such care that it truly is a \"family show\".", "Even my grandparents (who are devout catholics) loved the show when they saw it.", "The music is great, the costumes are great, the performers are great, and above all- you can't lose with a story like this.", "You need only buy 1 joseph cd, this one.", "Enjoy!" ]
I had no issues with this product or in reference to receiving the ladybug larvae. Once we got them, we followed the directions exactly and everything worked out just fine. I don't think we lost any of the larvae throughout the process. All of them beefed up on the food provided, then wrapped themselves into a cocoon before finalizing the transformation into a ladybug. It was a great educational experience for my kids. They were just memorized by watching the entire process. We enjoyed it so much we ended up ordering more ladybugs. No negative experiences for us in reference to this educational product. T.S. Charles Author of young adult book, "Consumed." Available on Amazon.
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[ "I had no issues with this product or in reference to receiving the ladybug larvae.", "Once we got them, we followed the directions exactly and everything worked out just fine.", "I don't think we lost any of the larvae throughout the process.", "All of them beefed up on the food provided, then wrapped themselves into a cocoon before finalizing the transformation into a ladybug.", "It was a great educational experience for my kids.", "They were just memorized by watching the entire process.", "We enjoyed it so much we ended up ordering more ladybugs.", "No negative experiences for us in reference to this educational product.", "T.", "S. Charles\nAuthor of young adult book, \"Consumed.", "\" Available on Amazon." ]
I listen to all kinds of music. From classic country and southern rock to beauty and the beast metal to faire music and Dixieland jazz, I listen to pretty much everything. The only genre that I have a tendency to avoid is pop music, with just a few exceptions over the years. These exceptions include Cher, Pink, Kesha, Huey Lewis and the News, and Elton John, among others. I have no problem telling people that I often crank up "Die Young" and "If I Could Turn Back Time," and do so frequently whenever I'm discussing music with friends. I'll often use some heavy-handed reason for appreciating these artists (Pink has a strong work ethic and positive attitude, for instance), but every once in awhile I love a band for no reason other than for the fact that they are fun. The Spice Girls are fun. Sure, they have that whole "Girl Power" message thing going for them, but ultimately their music just makes you want to dance around and be silly for a bit. I was in college when Spice was released, and I remember the instant shame I felt among my peers whenever I revealed to them that I enjoyed the band. I developed crushes on all of the members of the band at some point (but Sporty and Baby will always have my heart), and I knew the lyrics to all of their tracks. A few weeks after my revelation to my friends, I had no shame at all proclaiming that I was a fan of the Spice Girls. The album itself is a very solid pop project. The anchor tracks are obviously "Wannabe" and "Say You'll Be There," but every song on this album is good in its own right. The only tracks that are somewhat lacking are "Naked" and "If U Can't Dance," but even they add to the strength of this album in their own way. I won't waste any time going into an in depth discussion of each track. This is a pop album, after all, and depth is something that isn't always necessary for a great pop album. This is fun, danceable music that is apparently timeless, since my fifteen year old daughter belts out many of these tracks with me as we're cruising down the highway. If you love feel-good pop tunes, you're going to love Spice. It's an excellent pop album that will still be playing long after I'm gone.
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[ "I listen to all kinds of music.", "From classic country and southern rock to beauty and the beast metal to faire music and Dixieland jazz, I listen to pretty much everything.", "The only genre that I have a tendency to avoid is pop music, with just a few exceptions over the years.", "These exceptions include Cher, Pink, Kesha, Huey Lewis and the News, and Elton John, among others.", "I have no problem telling people that I often crank up \"Die Young\" and \"If I Could Turn Back Time,\" and do so frequently whenever I'm discussing music with friends.", "I'll often use some heavy-handed reason for appreciating these artists (Pink has a strong work ethic and positive attitude, for instance), but every once in awhile I love a band for no reason other than for the fact that they are fun.", "The Spice Girls are fun.", "Sure, they have that whole \"Girl Power\" message thing going for them, but ultimately their music just makes you want to dance around and be silly for a bit.", "I was in college when Spice was released, and I remember the instant shame I felt among my peers whenever I revealed to them that I enjoyed the band.", "I developed crushes on all of the members of the band at some point (but Sporty and Baby will always have my heart), and I knew the lyrics to all of their tracks.", "A few weeks after my revelation to my friends, I had no shame at all proclaiming that I was a fan of the Spice Girls.", "The album itself is a very solid pop project.", "The anchor tracks are obviously \"Wannabe\" and \"Say You'll Be There,\" but every song on this album is good in its own right.", "The only tracks that are somewhat lacking are \"Naked\" and \"If U Can't Dance,\" but even they add to the strength of this album in their own way.", "I won't waste any time going into an in depth discussion of each track.", "This is a pop album, after all, and depth is something that isn't always necessary for a great pop album.", "This is fun, danceable music that is apparently timeless, since my fifteen year old daughter belts out many of these tracks with me as we're cruising down the highway.", "If you love feel-good pop tunes, you're going to love Spice.", "It's an excellent pop album that will still be playing long after I'm gone." ]
The graphics are piss-poor but the game play and music rarely get better. Bulbasaur is better than any other starter ever and always will be. Charmander was cute but not as cool. And Squirtle as adorable as he was was way too slow. The madness never stopped in my house once me and my bro (22 and 16 now) got these into our grubby paws. We did next to no trading, but tons of gaming. 33 Pokemon that are in this title are: Bulbasaur, Meowth, Persian, Starmie, Dragonair, Koffing, Weezing, Ekans, Arbok, Seel, Dewgong, Zapdos, Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Vulpix, Vileplume, Articuno, Electabuzz, Ponyta, Gloom, Tangela, Lickitung, Mewtwo, Chansey, Taurus, Jynx, Oddish, Golbat, Horsea, Dragonite, Diglett and Magmar. It's only better because Pikachu follows you everywhere, has a feelings meter and can surf if you know how to access it. Also, an extra point because Team Rocket unsuccessfully crashes your party. Priceless, really. And *JUST* like the anime. =^) Game play : A- Sound : B- Originality : D- (bit off of Blue and Red's style like Woah. The only thing remotely original was the fact that your yellow, adorable Pikachu followed you and he surfed. And remember the 3 starters from Blue/Red (Bulba, Charm and Squirt? If you play your cards right you can have them all, helping create a wonderous team to be reckoned with! Also Team Rocket tried and failed each time to ambush your journey throughout Kanto! </X^D) Story: C- Trading : A- Fun : A Replay : A++ Overall : B- 4.1 stars.
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[ "The graphics are piss-poor but the game play and music rarely get better.", "Bulbasaur is better than any other starter ever and always will be.", "Charmander was cute but not as cool.", "And Squirtle as adorable as he was was way too slow.", "The madness never stopped in my house once me and my bro (22 and 16 now) got these into our grubby paws.", "We did next to no trading, but tons of gaming.", "33 Pokemon that are in this title are:\n\nBulbasaur, Meowth, Persian, Starmie, Dragonair, Koffing, Weezing, Ekans, Arbok, Seel, Dewgong, Zapdos, Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Vulpix, Vileplume, Articuno, Electabuzz, Ponyta, Gloom, Tangela, Lickitung, Mewtwo, Chansey, Taurus, Jynx, Oddish, Golbat, Horsea, Dragonite, Diglett and Magmar.", "It's only better because Pikachu follows you everywhere, has a feelings meter and can surf if you know how to access it.", "Also, an extra point because Team Rocket unsuccessfully crashes your party.", "Priceless, really.", "And *JUST* like the anime.", "=^)\n\nGame play : A-\nSound : B-\nOriginality : D- (bit off of Blue and Red's style like Woah.", "The only thing remotely original was the fact that your yellow, adorable Pikachu followed you and he surfed.", "And remember the 3 starters from Blue/Red (Bulba, Charm and Squirt?", "If you play your cards right you can have them all, helping create a wonderous team to be reckoned with!", "Also Team Rocket tried and failed each time to ambush your journey throughout Kanto!", "</X^D)\n\nStory: C-\nTrading : A-\nFun : A\nReplay : A++\nOverall : B-\n\n4.", "1 stars." ]
I have had it only a few days. So this quick review is based upon that. I am your typical user. I use it as a phone, email, text, FB etc. 1. Build quality its nice and light feels good in the hands. I like the 4 physical buttons compared to capacitive touch buttons. 2. The super amoled + screen is the best on any phone out there..... No comparison 3. Using the phone I have no real issues with the Touchwiz interface. If coming from another phone you may not like it but its what you get used to. The phone is powered by a 1ghz hummingbird processor it works O.K. Sometimes the phone lags a bit. If anything that is my only complaint with the phone. Its not a deal breaker but when your pushing the limits of these processors for what you want the phone to do. You get the occasional hiccup. Of course this could be software related and it gets smoothed out in the future. Its really not that bad but something you notice once in a while. 4. NO notification LED's Really unforgivable Samsung. Would have been nice to look at the phone and see a blinking led to see if you have a VM, EM or PM. but nope. They do have a program out there that turns the screen into a LED since the screen uses such little power. (NOLED) 5. The biggest surprise. Unlike the Thunderbolt that I had that would constantly die in about 4 hours of use. I can get a day maybe a day and a half with out a charge. This is what a phone should be. You should not be afraid to use your phone for fear its going to die. With that being said keeping a charger around would not be a bad idea. After all you pretty much have a pocket computer in your pocket. Gone are the days of phones that just make phone calls and text messages and last for a week on a charge. 6. 4g LTE. What can I say it is seriously fast. If you use your phone on the 4g network and are forced to use the 3g network you will cry and find your self getting frustrated. The easiest way to compare this is the first time you used Cable internet, then had to go back home to your crappy dial up. That is what 4g to 3g is like. If you don't live in a 4g network area or will not use it for some time. You may want to look at the HTC incred 2. Its the Tbolts little brother pretty much. Same hardware - the lTE antenna. 7. In summary, great phone you can get it for 250.00 Here on amazon or 299.99 pretty much any other place. I think the price is a little to high for what your getting. For 80% of the users this phone will last you until the next contract is up. For that 20% of us, when the duel core phones start rolling out at the end of the year, and we still have a year left on the contract we might find our selves itching for more power, and paying the off contract price for those phones are not going to be pretty.
2
positive
[ "I have had it only a few days.", "So this quick review is based upon that.", "I am your typical user.", "I use it as a phone, email, text, FB etc.", "1.", "Build quality its nice and light feels good in the hands.", "I like the 4 physical buttons compared to capacitive touch buttons.", "2.", "The super amoled + screen is the best on any phone out there....", ".", "No comparison\n\n3.", "Using the phone I have no real issues with the Touchwiz interface.", "If coming from another phone you may not like it but its what you get used to.", "The phone is powered by a 1ghz hummingbird processor it works O.", "K. Sometimes the phone lags a bit.", "If anything that is my only complaint with the phone.", "Its not a deal breaker but when your pushing the limits of these processors for what you want the phone to do.", "You get the occasional hiccup.", "Of course this could be software related and it gets smoothed out in the future.", "Its really not that bad but something you notice once in a while.", "4.", "NO notification LED's Really unforgivable Samsung.", "Would have been nice to look at the phone and see a blinking led to see if you have a VM, EM or PM.", "but nope.", "They do have a program out there that turns the screen into a LED since the screen uses such little power.", "(NOLED)\n\n5.", "The biggest surprise.", "Unlike the Thunderbolt that I had that would constantly die in about 4 hours of use.", "I can get a day maybe a day and a half with out a charge.", "This is what a phone should be.", "You should not be afraid to use your phone for fear its going to die.", "With that being said keeping a charger around would not be a bad idea.", "After all you pretty much have a pocket computer in your pocket.", "Gone are the days of phones that just make phone calls and text messages and last for a week on a charge.", "6.", "4g LTE.", "What can I say it is seriously fast.", "If you use your phone on the 4g network and are forced to use the 3g network you will cry and find your self getting frustrated.", "The easiest way to compare this is the first time you used Cable internet, then had to go back home to your crappy dial up.", "That is what 4g to 3g is like.", "If you don't live in a 4g network area or will not use it for some time.", "You may want to look at the HTC incred 2.", "Its the Tbolts little brother pretty much.", "Same hardware - the lTE antenna.", "7.", "In summary, great phone you can get it for 250.", "00 Here on amazon or 299.", "99 pretty much any other place.", "I think the price is a little to high for what your getting.", "For 80% of the users this phone will last you until the next contract is up.", "For that 20% of us, when the duel core phones start rolling out at the end of the year, and we still have a year left on the contract we might find our selves itching for more power, and paying the off contract price for those phones are not going to be pretty." ]
In 1956, Cecil B. DeMille introduced the world to the vivid elegance and powerful epic story of the opening events of the Exodus chapter in the Bible, bringing Moses to life in the most glorious telling of his story to date. Now come "The Prince of Egypt," which tells the exact same story as "The Ten Commandments," but does so on kids' and adults' terms alike, delighting its younger audience with song and brilliantly composed animation while giving its story a universal feel that will have an effect on teens and adults who look deep into the movie. To not call this movie an epic would be shortchanging it severely. This film opens its gates with a musical number, as slaves in Egypt regale their turmoil as well as their hope that God will bring them to deliverance from the hands of their taskmasters. The plan to kill off all the firstborn is merely implied here: there is no chamber where women and their first-born babies go to die, neither is there a conversation explaining these actions. They are presented with a single baby's mother, whose song of hope for her son's success in life wills him down the river in a basket, where he is plucked out of the river by the Pharaoh's Queen, who names him Moses and raises him as her own. This all happens within the first ten minutes of the movie, but instead of seeming rushed, it tells us everything we need to know that is vital to our understanding of future events, without melodrama or lengthy twists. Years later, Moses (voiced nicely by Val Kilmer), along with his "brother" Rameses (given a glorious treatment under Ralph Fiennes), have a strong relationship of brotherhood and friendship, so it is extremely difficult for Moses when he is set upon by his blood brother and sister (Sandra Bullock and Jeff Goldblum), finally realizing the truth of his situation and fleeing from Egypt after taking the life of an abusive taskmaster. His wandering lead him to a small gathering in the desert, where he soon is married, meets God in the form of a vibrant bush, and is sent back to his past home in hopes that Pharaoh shall free his people from his clutches. Of course he doesn't, causing Moses to bring down on Egypt the ten plagues of God, ultimately leading to their release from captivity and their walk to freedom. Like the 1956 classic, there are some flaws in accordance with the accounts stated in the Bible, for instance the close bonds between Rameses and Moses. The movie chooses to focus majorly on this aspect, which works extremely well for the story because when the time comes for them to pit themselves against one another, it is so much more difficult for them to do so because of the past they shared. This works for the movie, but seems a bit of a stretch in terms of accuracy. However, the movie tells us that this account is not based solely on the historical, and that dramatic license was taken during the making of this movie, so that lets us know right away we're not dealing with the exactly, fact-is-all-here story. The story, on its own terms, is magnificent and spectacular, a marvel for the ages along the ranks of other epics and sagas that bring a true story to life with grandeur and grace. The movie oozes with ambition and no sense of fear, and we can sense this because of its boldness in how it handles the story. The most intensified of these is the brilliant animation used for the movie, whose use of colors and depth bring to life the suffocating atmosphere of the grand halls of the palace, while giving us such feelings as warmth, coldness and chills. The animation will simply take your breath away with its grand scale, leaving you awestruck and touched. This story is a true marvel in terms of courage and emotion, and the plot brings out both of those feelings wonderfully. Moses' struggle to free his people is told with utmost perception and grace, bringing us into his own mind's emotions and feelings as we watch him do God's work. His interaction with the other characters keeps the story moving, and the relations between he and Rameses in the second half of the movie is powerful and intense. We know who is going to be the ultimate loser of their battle, but it's still interesting to watch the two of them battle things out. We pretty much know the entire story, but that doesn't stop us from taking it all in again. The key aspect to bringing out the emotion of this movie is its music, which is composed of some of the most haunting chords and upbeat melodies of any soundtrack I've ever heard. With original songs from Stephen Schwartz, whose previous work includes many Disney classics, and score composer Hans Zimmer, every emotion of the movie has its own piece of music, while the songs sung by the characters and the theme "When You Believe" bring to life the power and the struggle of the characters as they flee from bondage. While there are too many to mention here, the voice talents used are truly wonderful, composed of big name stars and bringing their characters to life as vibrantly as the animation does the setting. "The Prince of Egypt" is an intense and glorious movie experience for the senses and the mind, taking us on one of history's most perilous and rewarding journey into a struggle for freedom and strength. The film's integrity and masterful storytelling capability make it pleasurable for adults and children alike, while keeping itself in line with its epic scope and scale.
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positive
[ "In 1956, Cecil B.", "DeMille introduced the world to the vivid elegance and powerful epic story of the opening events of the Exodus chapter in the Bible, bringing Moses to life in the most glorious telling of his story to date.", "Now come \"The Prince of Egypt,\" which tells the exact same story as \"The Ten Commandments,\" but does so on kids' and adults' terms alike, delighting its younger audience with song and brilliantly composed animation while giving its story a universal feel that will have an effect on teens and adults who look deep into the movie.", "To not call this movie an epic would be shortchanging it severely.", "This film opens its gates with a musical number, as slaves in Egypt regale their turmoil as well as their hope that God will bring them to deliverance from the hands of their taskmasters.", "The plan to kill off all the firstborn is merely implied here: there is no chamber where women and their first-born babies go to die, neither is there a conversation explaining these actions.", "They are presented with a single baby's mother, whose song of hope for her son's success in life wills him down the river in a basket, where he is plucked out of the river by the Pharaoh's Queen, who names him Moses and raises him as her own.", "This all happens within the first ten minutes of the movie, but instead of seeming rushed, it tells us everything we need to know that is vital to our understanding of future events, without melodrama or lengthy twists.", "Years later, Moses (voiced nicely by Val Kilmer), along with his \"brother\" Rameses (given a glorious treatment under Ralph Fiennes), have a strong relationship of brotherhood and friendship, so it is extremely difficult for Moses when he is set upon by his blood brother and sister (Sandra Bullock and Jeff Goldblum), finally realizing the truth of his situation and fleeing from Egypt after taking the life of an abusive taskmaster.", "His wandering lead him to a small gathering in the desert, where he soon is married, meets God in the form of a vibrant bush, and is sent back to his past home in hopes that Pharaoh shall free his people from his clutches.", "Of course he doesn't, causing Moses to bring down on Egypt the ten plagues of God, ultimately leading to their release from captivity and their walk to freedom.", "Like the 1956 classic, there are some flaws in accordance with the accounts stated in the Bible, for instance the close bonds between Rameses and Moses.", "The movie chooses to focus majorly on this aspect, which works extremely well for the story because when the time comes for them to pit themselves against one another, it is so much more difficult for them to do so because of the past they shared.", "This works for the movie, but seems a bit of a stretch in terms of accuracy.", "However, the movie tells us that this account is not based solely on the historical, and that dramatic license was taken during the making of this movie, so that lets us know right away we're not dealing with the exactly, fact-is-all-here story.", "The story, on its own terms, is magnificent and spectacular, a marvel for the ages along the ranks of other epics and sagas that bring a true story to life with grandeur and grace.", "The movie oozes with ambition and no sense of fear, and we can sense this because of its boldness in how it handles the story.", "The most intensified of these is the brilliant animation used for the movie, whose use of colors and depth bring to life the suffocating atmosphere of the grand halls of the palace, while giving us such feelings as warmth, coldness and chills.", "The animation will simply take your breath away with its grand scale, leaving you awestruck and touched.", "This story is a true marvel in terms of courage and emotion, and the plot brings out both of those feelings wonderfully.", "Moses' struggle to free his people is told with utmost perception and grace, bringing us into his own mind's emotions and feelings as we watch him do God's work.", "His interaction with the other characters keeps the story moving, and the relations between he and Rameses in the second half of the movie is powerful and intense.", "We know who is going to be the ultimate loser of their battle, but it's still interesting to watch the two of them battle things out.", "We pretty much know the entire story, but that doesn't stop us from taking it all in again.", "The key aspect to bringing out the emotion of this movie is its music, which is composed of some of the most haunting chords and upbeat melodies of any soundtrack I've ever heard.", "With original songs from Stephen Schwartz, whose previous work includes many Disney classics, and score composer Hans Zimmer, every emotion of the movie has its own piece of music, while the songs sung by the characters and the theme \"When You Believe\" bring to life the power and the struggle of the characters as they flee from bondage.", "While there are too many to mention here, the voice talents used are truly wonderful, composed of big name stars and bringing their characters to life as vibrantly as the animation does the setting.", "\"The Prince of Egypt\" is an intense and glorious movie experience for the senses and the mind, taking us on one of history's most perilous and rewarding journey into a struggle for freedom and strength.", "The film's integrity and masterful storytelling capability make it pleasurable for adults and children alike, while keeping itself in line with its epic scope and scale." ]
I was so eager to get to SKYBREAKER after AIRBORN I ordered it from the bookstore, started it and five hours later was done. I couldn't put it down. After AIRBORN I had no idea what else could happen to Matt and Kate, but Oppell continues to surprise and astound you with his vivid imagination and talent to bring his story to life. As I read about their adventures in obtaining a mystical, ghost-like air-ship in the sky, I felt as if I was seeing the movie in my head. His attention to detail and ability to bring the characters to life leave you wanting more. You also find yourself cheering on Matt and Kate, and a few other new characters, as they try to obtain what everyone else has failed at...the elusive HYPERION. Now, I'm am anxiously awaiting a 3rd book! This second book was just as good as the first, similar to Harry Potter in nature this book will appeal to all kinds of adults and children. I would recommend reading AIRBORN before reading this one to get the full background on our hero, Matt Cruse!
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positive
[ "I was so eager to get to SKYBREAKER after AIRBORN I ordered it from the bookstore, started it and five hours later was done.", "I couldn't put it down.", "After AIRBORN I had no idea what else could happen to Matt and Kate, but Oppell continues to surprise and astound you with his vivid imagination and talent to bring his story to life.", "As I read about their adventures in obtaining a mystical, ghost-like air-ship in the sky, I felt as if I was seeing the movie in my head.", "His attention to detail and ability to bring the characters to life leave you wanting more.", "You also find yourself cheering on Matt and Kate, and a few other new characters, as they try to obtain what everyone else has failed at...", "the elusive HYPERION.", "Now, I'm am anxiously awaiting a 3rd book!", "This second book was just as good as the first, similar to Harry Potter in nature this book will appeal to all kinds of adults and children.", "I would recommend reading AIRBORN before reading this one to get the full background on our hero, Matt Cruse!" ]
Very handy . . . good quality . . . reasonable price . . . much better than trying to use a screw driver . . . should have bought one years ago
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positive
[ "Very handy.", ".", ".", "good quality.", ".", ".", "reasonable price.", ".", ".", "much better than trying to use a screw driver.", ".", ".", "should have bought one years ago" ]
It is what it is. A decent water dish. I purchased it for my baby sulcata tortoises. It looks like they'll be able to drink from the lower parts of the dish. The bottle isn't big. Maybe 8oz. When you fill it, and turn it upside down, half the bottle is empty. The bottle doesn't screw in... It just sits in the opening, so I think I can use a 20oz bottle of I need to. Overall better than my flat dishes I was using before.
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[ "It is what it is.", "A decent water dish.", "I purchased it for my baby sulcata tortoises.", "It looks like they'll be able to drink from the lower parts of the dish.", "The bottle isn't big.", "Maybe 8oz.", "When you fill it, and turn it upside down, half the bottle is empty.", "The bottle doesn't screw in...", "It just sits in the opening, so I think I can use a 20oz bottle of I need to.", "Overall better than my flat dishes I was using before." ]
London Calling is a sprawling, ambitious, endlessly creative and unfailingly exciting record. It's full of daring ideas and musical revelations, a rockin' funhouse mirror that encompasses punk, rockabilly, folk, reggae, pop, and even elements of soul and disco, with lyrics full of apocalyptic anger and sociopolitical rage. Nearly twenty years after its initial release, it all still sounds so good. The title track is a taut, nervous punk number with a paranoid rhythm and a cruelly catchy vocal, and the lyrics are pure apocalyptic poetry. "Rudie Can't Fail" is raucous ska, and "Train In Vain" is boisterous pop. "Lost In The Supermarket" is a genuinely heartrending meditation on isolated alienation, and "Spanish Bombs" is a sweeping, hard-hitting acoustic rock anthem. "Brand New Cadillac" has a psychotic rockabilly punk edge, and "Clampdown" is a stomping, undeniably catchy rock classic... with lyrics about the evils of colonialism. "The Guns Of Brixton" is raw, defiant, bass-heavy dub reggae, and "Wrong 'Em Boyo" is a deranged double-time singalong. There is, in short, a ridiculous amount of great music here. It's a rock 'n' roll masterpiece for the punk era, a classic record if there ever was one.
2
positive
[ "London Calling is a sprawling, ambitious, endlessly creative and unfailingly exciting record.", "It's full of daring ideas and musical revelations, a rockin' funhouse mirror that encompasses punk, rockabilly, folk, reggae, pop, and even elements of soul and disco, with lyrics full of apocalyptic anger and sociopolitical rage.", "Nearly twenty years after its initial release, it all still sounds so good.", "The title track is a taut, nervous punk number with a paranoid rhythm and a cruelly catchy vocal, and the lyrics are pure apocalyptic poetry.", "\"Rudie Can't Fail\" is raucous ska, and \"Train In Vain\" is boisterous pop.", "\"Lost In The Supermarket\" is a genuinely heartrending meditation on isolated alienation, and \"Spanish Bombs\" is a sweeping, hard-hitting acoustic rock anthem.", "\"Brand New Cadillac\" has a psychotic rockabilly punk edge, and \"Clampdown\" is a stomping, undeniably catchy rock classic...", "with lyrics about the evils of colonialism.", "\"The Guns Of Brixton\" is raw, defiant, bass-heavy dub reggae, and \"Wrong 'Em Boyo\" is a deranged double-time singalong.", "There is, in short, a ridiculous amount of great music here.", "It's a rock 'n' roll masterpiece for the punk era, a classic record if there ever was one." ]
The Nokia E7 is probably the most beautifully designed phone, ever. Everything about its physical appearance simply oozes quality and class, with its smooth lines and curves and the 4-inch Gorilla Glass display. The full QWERTY keyboard hides under the beautiful, bright amoled display, and is revealed by pushing the display into a useful viewing angle. The display moves up into position elegantly and smoothly, not in a stiff, clunky way some other phones might. The Clear Black Display technology that Nokia built into the screen offers up really deep blacks and vivid, bright colors. One can easily use it in bright sunlight. The whole device really is a thing of beauty, and you can fully appreciate how much effort the Nokia designers and engineers put into this phone. CAMERA: The E7 comes with an 8MP camera that is capable of shooting 720p HD video, although its EDoF (Extended Depth of Field) camera does not, unfortunately, allow good close up photos. Macro is out. But high quality photos, especially outdoors, are most definitely in. There are some good photo and video editors built-in as well. HDMI: By connecting the included HDMI adaptor to your own HDMI cable to your HD TV, you can watch videos (or anything else) from your E7 on your TV. Amazing. USB and MEMORY: By connecting the included USB adaptor to your USB stick, you can transfer files to and from the E7 to the USB drive. This is a really useful option and allows you to store huge files (such as movies for that long train ride) outside of the phone to keep it quick and snappy. The E7 does come with 16GB of built-in storage. That may not sound enormous, but I have 250 songs loaded on from iTunes via my Mac, a season of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and the History Channel's 'The Presidents' and around 2 dozen photos which I haven't transfered to my Mac yet. I still have 11GB free on the E7, so I'm not concerned that it doesn't have a slot for a MicroSD card - I wouldn't use it. It's all about space really. In order to have a whole season of TV shows on there, each episode needs to be reduced in size - remember a 4" screen is a lot smaller than your 56" plasma TV! Having files that are the same size as the originals is just silly. So you get some free software and transcode those movies and shows to fit the device your using it for. Simple really. Just common sense. KEYBOARD: The keys are perfect in shape and spacing, and it is an utter pleasure to type on the E7's keyboard. Yes, you do have the option to use the on-screen keyboard; if Swype is your thing, download it for free and go for it. 99% of things you type out (SMS, emails, documents, etc) would be most likely be done on the keyboard easiest, so you'd be silly not to utilise it. It is without doubt the best keyboard I've ever used on a phone. NOKIA MAPS: Nokia is soon to ditch the "Ovi" brand and focus on Nokia being Nokia, which seems to make more sense to me. The Maps software is as excellent as it always was, but the newer versions are more accurate, easier to use, and a fantastic free addition to the E7's capabilities. Voice turn-by-turn is great, but more useful is the fact that once downloaded, you can use the maps to navigate OFFLINE. Going abroad? Use Maps without using data. For free. You won't find that in many other devices! Finding your way, either on foot or by car, is an absolute pleasure using Nokia maps. A brilliant piece of software. APPS: Out of the box you get QuickOffice, a superb office program that allows you to create and edit documents in Word format. In fact this review is being typed out on my E7, in a QuickOffice doc, which I will copy and then paste into Amazon's review section on the Web, because the E7 allows all of the versatility of document creation, in a similar way a desktop PC/Mac would. As for other apps, the Ovi Store offers over 50,000 apps, both paid and free. I'm aware that isn't quite the same as some other app stores, but there really is everything you need in there, from games to useful utilities. And it's growing all the time. Of course, nobody wants to download 4 million apps (or 50,000 for that matter!) - nobody has that much memory in their phones! Pick and chose the ones you are really going to use. Some highlights for me are: Angry Birds Rio, Kayak, fMobi (facebook app) Shazam, Skype, YouTube Downloader, Opera Mobile, Nokia Movie Trailers. Out of those, only Angry Birds wasn't free, but it was only $1.99. Also, by visiting the Nokia Beta Labs, you can -for free- try out beta software such as Nokia Drop, Live View (awesome) and the Sleeping Screen. Google them and have a look, it's good stuff going on in the background for Nokia users. SYMBIAN^3 OS: Much has been said about Symbian, usually in direct comparison with Android and iOS. Is it perfect? No. But no phone software is, so therefore it still gets 5 stars from me. The problems with Symbian are ones of personal taste and preference. It does everything I need it to do, it zips through the menu system, it is pleasant on the eye, and it seems (to me) to make sense. The multi-tasking abilities could be snappier, but they work. It does the job it needs to do. Call quality is outstanding, email and messaging are a breeze, the menu system is a bit outdated but still very accessible, the phone allows many customizing options for wallpapers and ringtones - use your own - and any really annoying aspects such as the Calendar not being up-to-date are all being addressed with the upcoming update called Symbian Anna. It will then be updated once more in the near future with Symbian Belle, which seems to offer even more in the way of UI overhaul, much to great benefit of E7 (and N8) owners. So the future looks good, for now. OVERALL: I am extremely pleased with this purchase, the Nokia E7 does everything I need a phone to do, and does it all from a design that is elegant and practical. The phone gets 5 stars because, while it has a few shortcomings, these are 1) being addressed in upcoming updates, and 2) ALL mobile phones have their shortcomings. Nokia is now moving away from Symbian to focus its smartphone efforts with Windows Phone. I don't have a problem with that, because realistically I'll be ready for a new phone in 12 months anyway, and by that time Nokia Windows Phones will be very much part of the mobile landscape. If they bring out an E7 lookalike packed with Windows, I'd think about it. But that's for next year, or later. Right now, I'm extremely happy with my Nokia E7, and I know it'll be fully supported for at least the next year or so. I'd highly recommend it to anyone who doesn't follow the pack. You have a choice! Be a sheep and "fit in" with your friends, or get yourself something different, unlocked, reliable, full of capability all wrapped in a pure, perfect design.
2
positive
[ "The Nokia E7 is probably the most beautifully designed phone, ever.", "Everything about its physical appearance simply oozes quality and class, with its smooth lines and curves and the 4-inch Gorilla Glass display.", "The full QWERTY keyboard hides under the beautiful, bright amoled display, and is revealed by pushing the display into a useful viewing angle.", "The display moves up into position elegantly and smoothly, not in a stiff, clunky way some other phones might.", "The Clear Black Display technology that Nokia built into the screen offers up really deep blacks and vivid, bright colors.", "One can easily use it in bright sunlight.", "The whole device really is a thing of beauty, and you can fully appreciate how much effort the Nokia designers and engineers put into this phone.", "CAMERA: The E7 comes with an 8MP camera that is capable of shooting 720p HD video, although its EDoF (Extended Depth of Field) camera does not, unfortunately, allow good close up photos.", "Macro is out.", "But high quality photos, especially outdoors, are most definitely in.", "There are some good photo and video editors built-in as well.", "HDMI: By connecting the included HDMI adaptor to your own HDMI cable to your HD TV, you can watch videos (or anything else) from your E7 on your TV.", "Amazing.", "USB and MEMORY: By connecting the included USB adaptor to your USB stick, you can transfer files to and from the E7 to the USB drive.", "This is a really useful option and allows you to store huge files (such as movies for that long train ride) outside of the phone to keep it quick and snappy.", "The E7 does come with 16GB of built-in storage.", "That may not sound enormous, but I have 250 songs loaded on from iTunes via my Mac, a season of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and the History Channel's 'The Presidents' and around 2 dozen photos which I haven't transfered to my Mac yet.", "I still have 11GB free on the E7, so I'm not concerned that it doesn't have a slot for a MicroSD card - I wouldn't use it.", "It's all about space really.", "In order to have a whole season of TV shows on there, each episode needs to be reduced in size - remember a 4\" screen is a lot smaller than your 56\" plasma TV!", "Having files that are the same size as the originals is just silly.", "So you get some free software and transcode those movies and shows to fit the device your using it for.", "Simple really.", "Just common sense.", "KEYBOARD: The keys are perfect in shape and spacing, and it is an utter pleasure to type on the E7's keyboard.", "Yes, you do have the option to use the on-screen keyboard; if Swype is your thing, download it for free and go for it.", "99% of things you type out (SMS, emails, documents, etc) would be most likely be done on the keyboard easiest, so you'd be silly not to utilise it.", "It is without doubt the best keyboard I've ever used on a phone.", "NOKIA MAPS: Nokia is soon to ditch the \"Ovi\" brand and focus on Nokia being Nokia, which seems to make more sense to me.", "The Maps software is as excellent as it always was, but the newer versions are more accurate, easier to use, and a fantastic free addition to the E7's capabilities.", "Voice turn-by-turn is great, but more useful is the fact that once downloaded, you can use the maps to navigate OFFLINE.", "Going abroad?", "Use Maps without using data.", "For free.", "You won't find that in many other devices!", "Finding your way, either on foot or by car, is an absolute pleasure using Nokia maps.", "A brilliant piece of software.", "APPS: Out of the box you get QuickOffice, a superb office program that allows you to create and edit documents in Word format.", "In fact this review is being typed out on my E7, in a QuickOffice doc, which I will copy and then paste into Amazon's review section on the Web, because the E7 allows all of the versatility of document creation, in a similar way a desktop PC/Mac would.", "As for other apps, the Ovi Store offers over 50,000 apps, both paid and free.", "I'm aware that isn't quite the same as some other app stores, but there really is everything you need in there, from games to useful utilities.", "And it's growing all the time.", "Of course, nobody wants to download 4 million apps (or 50,000 for that matter!", ") - nobody has that much memory in their phones!", "Pick and chose the ones you are really going to use.", "Some highlights for me are: Angry Birds Rio, Kayak, fMobi (facebook app) Shazam, Skype, YouTube Downloader, Opera Mobile, Nokia Movie Trailers.", "Out of those, only Angry Birds wasn't free, but it was only $1.", "99.", "Also, by visiting the Nokia Beta Labs, you can -for free- try out beta software such as Nokia Drop, Live View (awesome) and the Sleeping Screen.", "Google them and have a look, it's good stuff going on in the background for Nokia users.", "SYMBIAN^3 OS: Much has been said about Symbian, usually in direct comparison with Android and iOS.", "Is it perfect?", "No.", "But no phone software is, so therefore it still gets 5 stars from me.", "The problems with Symbian are ones of personal taste and preference.", "It does everything I need it to do, it zips through the menu system, it is pleasant on the eye, and it seems (to me) to make sense.", "The multi-tasking abilities could be snappier, but they work.", "It does the job it needs to do.", "Call quality is outstanding, email and messaging are a breeze, the menu system is a bit outdated but still very accessible, the phone allows many customizing options for wallpapers and ringtones - use your own - and any really annoying aspects such as the Calendar not being up-to-date are all being addressed with the upcoming update called Symbian Anna.", "It will then be updated once more in the near future with Symbian Belle, which seems to offer even more in the way of UI overhaul, much to great benefit of E7 (and N8) owners.", "So the future looks good, for now.", "OVERALL: I am extremely pleased with this purchase, the Nokia E7 does everything I need a phone to do, and does it all from a design that is elegant and practical.", "The phone gets 5 stars because, while it has a few shortcomings, these are 1) being addressed in upcoming updates, and 2) ALL mobile phones have their shortcomings.", "Nokia is now moving away from Symbian to focus its smartphone efforts with Windows Phone.", "I don't have a problem with that, because realistically I'll be ready for a new phone in 12 months anyway, and by that time Nokia Windows Phones will be very much part of the mobile landscape.", "If they bring out an E7 lookalike packed with Windows, I'd think about it.", "But that's for next year, or later.", "Right now, I'm extremely happy with my Nokia E7, and I know it'll be fully supported for at least the next year or so.", "I'd highly recommend it to anyone who doesn't follow the pack.", "You have a choice!", "Be a sheep and \"fit in\" with your friends, or get yourself something different, unlocked, reliable, full of capability all wrapped in a pure, perfect design." ]
When it comes to a fuel filter, this is the best. Only filter that fits perfectly. Makes the job very easy. If your not sure, try another brand. It will work, but the secondary clips won't fit. It will be ok, but not 100% perfect. Just get the right one, the Motorcraft. I am a certified Ford mechanic in Michigan and did hundreds of these. Don't fret over an extra couple dollars. This is the only fuel filter that goes on easy, and is the best for your Ford vechicle. Like i say, try another brand and see for yourself. Bye!
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positive
[ "When it comes to a fuel filter, this is the best.", "Only filter that fits perfectly.", "Makes the job very easy.", "If your not sure, try another brand.", "It will work, but the secondary clips won't fit.", "It will be ok, but not 100% perfect.", "Just get the right one, the Motorcraft.", "I am a certified Ford mechanic in Michigan and did hundreds of these.", "Don't fret over an extra couple dollars.", "This is the only fuel filter that goes on easy, and is the best for your Ford vechicle.", "Like i say, try another brand and see for yourself.", "Bye!" ]
Normally, I would recommend choosing a Japanese office product over anything American. They tend to have the best designs, varieties, and build quality. Except with correction tapes. I've tried the Tombow and the Kokuyo correction tapes, and have not been impressed. Since I have a form of disgraphia that makes mistakes with writing a regular occurrence, I had resigned myself to struggling to correct mistakes. Until I saw this Papermate correction tape in my desk at my new job. This is the best correction tape for writing on after a mistake, and it's the only tape that does well with pens that have very sharp nibs, like fountain pens or superfine/hyperfine pens (.38 or below nibs). I don't use any gel pen above a .38 if I can help it, so I needed a tape that would cover the mistake with a firm enough surface for me to write on without a mess. With most of the other tapes, the fountain pen or hyperfine nib will dig into the tape, tear it, stick to the nib, smear ink everywhere and generally create a very ugly mess. The only way around using those other tapes with my pens is to write VERY lightly after application and then go over that writing a few times, which always looks like crap in the end. This tape goes on the driest, stays on, and lets me write over it with my very fine, very sharp nibs without any problems at all. The tape itself hardly ever gets twisted or tangled, unlike the Tombow dispenser, and it doesn't get floppy or caught on things in my pencil case for college, unlike the Kokuyo Kapecita. Once my Japanese correction tape supply runs out, I'll be buying some of these to keep with me.
2
positive
[ "Normally, I would recommend choosing a Japanese office product over anything American.", "They tend to have the best designs, varieties, and build quality.", "Except with correction tapes.", "I've tried the Tombow and the Kokuyo correction tapes, and have not been impressed.", "Since I have a form of disgraphia that makes mistakes with writing a regular occurrence, I had resigned myself to struggling to correct mistakes.", "Until I saw this Papermate correction tape in my desk at my new job.", "This is the best correction tape for writing on after a mistake, and it's the only tape that does well with pens that have very sharp nibs, like fountain pens or superfine/hyperfine pens (.", "38 or below nibs).", "I don't use any gel pen above a.", "38 if I can help it, so I needed a tape that would cover the mistake with a firm enough surface for me to write on without a mess.", "With most of the other tapes, the fountain pen or hyperfine nib will dig into the tape, tear it, stick to the nib, smear ink everywhere and generally create a very ugly mess.", "The only way around using those other tapes with my pens is to write VERY lightly after application and then go over that writing a few times, which always looks like crap in the end.", "This tape goes on the driest, stays on, and lets me write over it with my very fine, very sharp nibs without any problems at all.", "The tape itself hardly ever gets twisted or tangled, unlike the Tombow dispenser, and it doesn't get floppy or caught on things in my pencil case for college, unlike the Kokuyo Kapecita.", "Once my Japanese correction tape supply runs out, I'll be buying some of these to keep with me." ]
use it on my powertec lat machine. works great for triceps and also for abs. quality feels good. have used it for a couple of months now with no issues. It's held up very well, looks n feels like new. I workout 5-6 times a week and use this 1-2 x a week so I used it quite a bit. only bad part is it did stink for like 2 weeks or so. basically stunk up my weight room but its not a bad/ disgusting smell, more of a very noticeable annoying rubber smell. cant beat it for the price. Update 5-12-14. Still going strong. Still using it at least once a week and no signs of wear. Had forgotten it stunk for two weeks and has been durable so giving it 5 stars instead of 4. Think the saucer type handles might be more comfortable but still very pleased.
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[ "use it on my powertec lat machine.", "works great for triceps and also for abs.", "quality feels good.", "have used it for a couple of months now with no issues.", "It's held up very well, looks n feels like new.", "I workout 5-6 times a week and use this 1-2 x a week so I used it quite a bit.", "only bad part is it did stink for like 2 weeks or so.", "basically stunk up my weight room but its not a bad/ disgusting smell, more of a very noticeable annoying rubber smell.", "cant beat it for the price.", "Update 5-12-14.", "Still going strong.", "Still using it at least once a week and no signs of wear.", "Had forgotten it stunk for two weeks and has been durable so giving it 5 stars instead of 4.", "Think the saucer type handles might be more comfortable but still very pleased." ]
Contrary to popular belief, the Stone Temple Pilots' finest hour took place on&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Shangri-La-Dee-Da/dp/B00005JYEA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Shangri-La Dee Da</a>, the band's fifth and final album. "Shangri-La" was a deft and diverse mix of hard-edged guitar, pop, great singing, genuine lyrics and top-notch songwriting that bests the bands' earlier work, which was itself staggering. Velvet Revolver's "Contraband" has elements of "Shangri-La," especially on some of the softer songs. Scott Weiland (see&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/12-Bar-Blues/dp/B0000062RU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">12 Bar Blues</a>) is one of those dynamic lead singers who could enhance any rock band he joins; combine him with Slash, Duff, Matt Sorum and Dave Kushner, and the results are formidable. The big-rock sound and grit on this record is no act; these guys have paid their dues, risen to the top, fallen, and have come back to conquer the world. Weiland carries this album in many ways. His versatile voice is like an instrument unto itself. Each song on "Contraband" seems to have a raging chorus that adds razor-sharp melody to the surrounding guitars and drums, and the lyrics are every bit as soiled as past Axl Rose-penned Guns 'n Roses&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Appetite-for-Destruction/dp/B000000OQF/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Appetite for Destruction</a>&nbsp;songs, if not more so. One thing's for sure, Weiland is miles away from his abstract early-'90s I'm-a-sensitive-artist persona. "Contraband" is a myriad of expletive-filled exploits of drugs and sex gone sour, and Weiland holds nothing back. Underneath the music, strange and different-sounding voices are everywhere; in fact, there's so much going on during the course of this busy record that one, or even two, listens are not enough to decide even half its merit. Elsewhere, Slash (see&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/It-s-Five-O-Clock-Somewhere/dp/B000000OU6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">It's Five O'Clock Somewhere</a>) sounds terrific on lead guitar, like a wind-up toy aching to show off his stuff. I've read some reviews lamenting his weaker and shorter solos on "Contraband," but I don't concur. Slash sounds better and more creative than ever; his solos are scorching. Likewise, other reviewers have complained about the jumbled collision of instruments weakening the album's sound quality, but I happen to like the live feel of the instruments, mixed with Weiland's pumped-up, somewhat over-produced voice. Though G 'n R and STP were aggressive-sounding groups, I'm not sure either band ever made albums this loud and excitable, especially STP. And just as G 'n R and STP broke ground during the course of their storied careers, this huge-sounding record sets a new course for rock music in 2004. Fans of big rock-and-roll should embrace "Contraband," since the history of these band members doesn't exactly translate to stability and contentment within their surroudings. Believe the hype you're hearing, and check out "Contraband" by Velvet Revolver.
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[ "Contrary to popular belief, the Stone Temple Pilots' finest hour took place on&nbsp;<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Shangri-La-Dee-Da/dp/B00005JYEA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?", "ie=UTF8\">Shangri-La Dee Da</a>, the band's fifth and final album.", "\"Shangri-La\" was a deft and diverse mix of hard-edged guitar, pop, great singing, genuine lyrics and top-notch songwriting that bests the bands' earlier work, which was itself staggering.", "Velvet Revolver's \"Contraband\" has elements of \"Shangri-La,\" especially on some of the softer songs.", "Scott Weiland (see&nbsp;<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/12-Bar-Blues/dp/B0000062RU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?", "ie=UTF8\">12 Bar Blues</a>) is one of those dynamic lead singers who could enhance any rock band he joins; combine him with Slash, Duff, Matt Sorum and Dave Kushner, and the results are formidable.", "The big-rock sound and grit on this record is no act; these guys have paid their dues, risen to the top, fallen, and have come back to conquer the world.", "Weiland carries this album in many ways.", "His versatile voice is like an instrument unto itself.", "Each song on \"Contraband\" seems to have a raging chorus that adds razor-sharp melody to the surrounding guitars and drums, and the lyrics are every bit as soiled as past Axl Rose-penned Guns 'n Roses&nbsp;<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Appetite-for-Destruction/dp/B000000OQF/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?", "ie=UTF8\">Appetite for Destruction</a>&nbsp;songs, if not more so.", "One thing's for sure, Weiland is miles away from his abstract early-'90s I'm-a-sensitive-artist persona.", "\"Contraband\" is a myriad of expletive-filled exploits of drugs and sex gone sour, and Weiland holds nothing back.", "Underneath the music, strange and different-sounding voices are everywhere; in fact, there's so much going on during the course of this busy record that one, or even two, listens are not enough to decide even half its merit.", "Elsewhere, Slash (see&nbsp;<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/It-s-Five-O-Clock-Somewhere/dp/B000000OU6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?", "ie=UTF8\">It's Five O'Clock Somewhere</a>) sounds terrific on lead guitar, like a wind-up toy aching to show off his stuff.", "I've read some reviews lamenting his weaker and shorter solos on \"Contraband,\" but I don't concur.", "Slash sounds better and more creative than ever; his solos are scorching.", "Likewise, other reviewers have complained about the jumbled collision of instruments weakening the album's sound quality, but I happen to like the live feel of the instruments, mixed with Weiland's pumped-up, somewhat over-produced voice.", "Though G 'n R and STP were aggressive-sounding groups, I'm not sure either band ever made albums this loud and excitable, especially STP.", "And just as G 'n R and STP broke ground during the course of their storied careers, this huge-sounding record sets a new course for rock music in 2004.", "Fans of big rock-and-roll should embrace \"Contraband,\" since the history of these band members doesn't exactly translate to stability and contentment within their surroudings.", "Believe the hype you're hearing, and check out \"Contraband\" by Velvet Revolver." ]