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[ "La Dolce Vita is the outcome of a crossroads for Federico Fellini as Italian neo-realism influenced him prior making this film, Variety Lights (1950) and I Vitelloni (1953).", "After La Dolce Vita Fellini's creations became more extravagant and dreamlike as the films often became some sort of allegorical celebrations to mankind such as the autobiographical 8 (1963) and dreamy Juliet of the Spirits (1965).", "This crossroad is heavily influenced by a search for something, maybe happiness, which is depicted through the main character, Marcello Rubini (Marcello Mastroianni), who drifts from day to day with no particular existential ambition.", "Marcello, a gossip columnist, works the upper society creating stories built on rumors supported by pictures taken by his friend and photographer, Paparazzo.", "A side note is that Paparazzo's name is the origin for the name of paparazzi that now stalks the famed and fortuned.", "Marcello's job has driven him to a soul search as he finds himself short of qualitative accomplishments and good deeds, which leads him in some sort of despair.", "The despair is augmented through Marcello's work that provides several opportunities to act upon his sinful desires.", "Marcello is led into a continuous negative cycle, as he does something good that is shortly followed by a sinful act.", "This is how Marcello searches for a meaning to his existence as it becomes painfully evident that he searches in all the wrong places as his desires leads him astray.", "At home Marcello has a heartbroken and suicidal fiancé that needs his love, but never fully receives it as he desires other beautiful women such as the voluptuous starlet Sylvia (Anita Ekberg) and the aristocratic beauty Maddalena (Anouk Aimée).", "Despite his desire for other women Marcello longs for the strong connection of a family as he envies his friend Steiner (Alain Cuny) and his seemingly perfect family.", "Marcello tries to seek redemption to his wrongdoings by nurturing his fiancé, yet restlessly he wonders what he might be missing.", "This leads him to continue to search for something to silence his internal desires, which seem infinite.", "Fellini displays his artistic brilliance as he displays Marcello's lost character through strong allegorical connotation with several different themes such as Catholic values, greed, desire, and existentialism.", "These themes are essential to the story as they reflect the identity of Marcello who, in essence, does not understand himself as he attempts to find an answer to life.", "Thus, Marcello's own confusion of self reflects his own dimwitted search for a meaning to his own life in places other than himself.", "Fellini directed a brilliant film with much to ponder and contemplate as most shots leave most of the story for the audience to reflect upon.", "For example, most scenes are left open ended such as when Marcello stays in a prostitute's apartment with Maddalena behind closed doors.", "The audience wants to think they know what happened, but they will never really know what happened behind the closed doors.", "The brilliance of La Dolce Vita lays in the clarity in which Fellini describes the ambiguous as the complete interpretation of the film is left to the audience.", "The result of the cinematic experience is an artistic experience that encourages thought and reflection upon life and self, which is nothing but brilliant." ]

[ "I am very happy with my cable lock.", "Although it does not make your computer equal to Fort Knox, it will at the very least slow a would-be theif down.", "I can hang my 8lb laptop off of it, and bounce it up and down with the cable, and it holds firm (trial conducted over my bed, a heavily padded surface).", "I like how the cable swivels around the actual lock to avoid the cable kinking, and becoming cumbersome.", "I also like the fact that it is a key operated system.", "Although combinations are quicker, they can be hacked in about 5 minutes of trying, and slipping a key in the lock and giving a quick turn can't be any simpler.", "Just remember to keep one key in a safe place, and write the key serial number down somewhere so a replacement can be found.", "For the money, I don't think there is a better security option for notebook computers, unless you spend the $40 on a doberman puppy, and train it to attack computer theifs.", "But that would be hard.", "Buy this lock system, and it could save you $3000." ]

[ "My dentist recommended this based on her observation of erosion to the enamel of my teeth.", "I have experienced sensitivity, particularly to cold, much of my adult life so I was aware the \"Sensodyne\" reputation for results.", "I purchased some and have to say that what I MOST like about the product is the tube in which it is packaged.", "With its flared cap, it stands up nicely in the medicine cabinet unlike most toothpastes.", "I am now beginning my second tube & have not noticed any whitening of my teeth.", "The consistency of the product reminds me of Pearl Drops, it isn't as thick as typical toothpaste.", "I use a sonic toothbrush so the thinner consistency and lack of foam does dramatically increase the splatter of tiny droplets while brushing the front teeth.", "While I noted some comments on the taste, I have to say that I find the Alpine Fresh to be a gentler mint than most toothpastes.", "It does not burn on my tongue or in the corner of my mouth (at the lips).", "Currently, in Prime Pantry, there is a twin pack of this exact product that is only a few cents more than the single tube so that is what I will purchase next time." ]

[ "I have many pocket knives including quite a few Swiss Army Knives (SAKs).", "Most SAKs are too bulky for comfortable pocket carry.", "The Cadet model is outstanding because it is so pocket friendly.", "At only 8 milimeters thick, it can truly be carried in comfort and forgotten about.", "It is classy enough to pass as a gentleman's knife for dressier occasions.", "It is just big enough for a strong grip and has just enough tool options to be useful for miscellaneous tasks and small repairs.", "With the egraving panel, it can make a good personalized gift.", "This is a really great product.", "Even if a person owned only one pocket knife, this would be a good one to have.", "Highly recommended.", "[Update 05/19/2009: 7 months later I am still carrying this daily and I still think it is a great tool.", "I have learned that the small screw driver fits #2 Phillips head screws.", "Also, the fingernail cleaner can be used to turn #1 Phillips head screws (and also makes an effective probe).", "Quite versatile.", "There have been many times this has allowed me to do small fix-it jobs or saved me a trip to the work bench for a standard tool.", "A whole lot of versatility in a very slim package.", "I am never without it.", "]" ]

[ "There are lots of entry level digicams these days.", "Frankly, most of them are so capable that aesthetics is as big a factor as most anything else, but in terms of sheer durability, the Nikon has proven itself better than many of its rivals.", "It is quite compact and easily managed with one hand.", "Its 2.", "1 megapixel resolution is fine for most anything, including enlargements up to 8\" x 10\".", "The optics are superior, all glass and the effect is excellent clarity.", "The 3:1 optical zoom is fine, and a 2.", "5:1 digital zoom may add a bit of help (I'm not a fan of digital zooms, but they are able to enlarge the center of the image reasonably well, though they do so by halving the original resolution/quality).", "Like all these digicams, the 775 ships with too small a memory card, but this is easily rectified.", "The purchase of a separate card reader (eg.", "Viking, SanDisk) will also make life easier, as photo transfer to the PC and then to email or storage becomes very simple.", "The Nikon's rechargeable battery set-up is also a big plus.", "If you're looking to get someone started in digital photography and do not want to buy a toy, this is an excellent selection." ]

[ "It goes without saying that the film itself is wonderful, but how are the contents of the DVD?", "This disc contains a few extras, all of which are very good.", "There are, of course, the requisite bios and production notes, but the running commentary and feature-length documentary are what make this worth spending the money.", "The commentary is by director Robert Mulligan and producer Alan J.", "Pakula, and offers many insights into making the film.", "There are a couple of drawbacks to this commentary, one of which is Pakula talks very softly at times, making him difficult to understand.", "Another minor drawback is that when not offering great information, Pakula and Mulligan are often complimenting each other and all involved on what a great job they did on the film.", "This is not really a bad thing, as it's almost as if they can't believe that it came out as well as it did.", "The documentary, \"Fearful Symmetry,\" appears to be made especially for this DVD.", "It of course covers some of the same ground as the commentary, since Mulligan and Pakula are both interviewed, but it is a delight to see and hear from Gregory Peck, Phillip Alford (Jem), Mary Badham (Scout), Robert Duvall, Brock Peters and others.", "Alford and Badham spin great tales about their experiences making the film and appear to have no regrets.", "You won't have any regrets making this DVD part of your collection." ]

[ "This film restored my faith in that medieval fantasy films can be great films.", "Anyone else notice that the director is Richard Donner?", "Lethal Weapon ring a bell?", "I loved this film.", "A dear friend showed it to me not very long ago, and I almost immediately went out and purchased it.", "If you love swords, sorcery, and love that is forever this movie is for you.", "Matthew Broderick is great, I have never liked him better in any other film, maybe Ferris Bueller, but it's hard to decide in my mind.", "Despite the big names Matthew steals the show in my mind.", "He makes this movie with his witty dialogue and inspired performance.", "I only hope this film will one day inspire some else to make another film like it, but with out the cheesiness of something like Conan." ]

[ "Keep in mind as you read this review that I am evaluating these as rice cakes, not on the spectrum of snacks, overall.", "Because there are obviously snack foods I like a lot better, but among rice cakes, and among Lundberg flavored rice cakes in particular, these are my favorites of all the ones I've tried so far.", "These do have a pretty standard rice cake texture.", "(If you have ever seen rice cakes compared to styrofoam, it's not as far off a comparison as you might think.", ") I feel that these hold their structure a little better than the sesame tamari ones from the same product line.", "They also have a stronger flavor -- they're a little sweet and you can actually taste the cinnamon (I could barely taste anything when I ate the sesame tamari ones).", "These have 80 calories per cake instead of just 60 (like with some of the others from this brand).", "These actually have very little nutritional value of any kind.", "There is no sodium (great for those with hypertension) and a little fiber, but virtually no protein or fat.", "However, that is what I was looking for in a snack.", "These are whole grain and I am using them in place of the microwave popcorn I was previously eating (I am getting braces soon...", ").", "They are filling (I usually eat two of them) and you feel like you are getting to eat a lot for not terribly many calories.", "There is some sugar but not a ton.", "They are vegetarian (vegan, actually), gluten free, and non-GMO, if any of those are important to you.", "You can see the full ingredients list and nutrition facts panel if you zoom in on the product images.", "Anyway, probably not the most delicious snack ever, but good enough to get me through the morning without blowing a calorie or macronutrient goal, and this is my favorite rice cake flavor so far." ]

[ "Well, this movie was an experience!", "Just a short commentary.", "Gattaca punches home a curious \"What If.", "\" What if science got to a point where genetic engineering was perfected to where a parent could choose any trait, either sex, and practically guarantee a near-perfect human being with excellent odds at success?", "And even with the genetic make-up totally in his/her favor, could said person achieve his goals?", "Can you genetically engineer a spirit, a will and an intention to succeed?", "Vincent's parents decided to have him as a \"natural\" birth, i.", "e. without genetic prompting.", "The hospital took a blood sample from his heel at the tender age of 10 minutes old (practically!", ") and got a sterile computer read-out of the chances of heart failure, life expectancy and so on.", "The parents tried again, this time conceiving Anton, who was a product of genetics but the parents decided they wanted to keep a few things \"natural.", "\" Fascinating.", "The movie is a story about conflict between one's genetic code and one's desires to overcome the obstacles that an immorally bankrupt society can throw in our paths.", "The proof that this is true is when Anton, the genetically superior brother, yet loses swimming matches with his brother.", "His brother has the will and the drive.", "Through a \"handler\", Vincent takes the genetic material of \"Jerome\" and in fact becomes Jerome.", "He sneaks in blood samples, straps urine bags to his leg and wears contacts as Jerome would.", "Jerome is genetically superior yet has no real drive or real dreams and though the genetic clock is in his favor, \"always made second place.", "\" Jerome is locked in a wheelchair as the result of an attempted suicide and his only lot in life is to supply Vincent with enough blood and urine samples to maintain the pretense of Vincent being Jerome.", "Gattaca does daily genetic testing, so the deception must be perfect.", "Uma Thurman plays a woman who works at Gattaca, a facility that flies a dozen or so flights into space.", "Jerome (aka Vincent) fools her for some time but when she discovers his secret, she can relate and protects him.", "The whole thing here is quite tender but the acting is somewhat forced.", "In the middle of all this, Jerome (Vincent) is nearly found out several times during a police investigation of a murder that occurs at Gattaca.", "Will he be found out?", "Is his will so strong and his goal so pure (getting to Titan, a Saturnian moon), that he can even overcome the watchful detectives and even his brother Anton (who makes a surprise appearance)?", "The film may take another couple of watchings since its commentary on the human condition and where society is going is quite fascinating and important to understand.", "Oh, cool Ernest Borgnine appearance as the head janitor and former boss of Vincent.", "Priceless acting from a Hollywood veteran actor!", "Word play: Jerome = Genome?", "Eugene = Eugenics?", "Curious.", "The movie is a bit uneven at times, but overall has quite the \"1984\" message to tell in such an original fashion.", "Recommended!" ]

[ "Half-life 2 is the only game you need if you're a shooter fan.", "It is state of the art in every conceivable way.", "The talented developers at Valve software have created a product that ushers us into the next plateau of gaming.", "You won't find a more engrossing gaming experience if you tried.", "Valves creativity and attention to detail is unbelievable.", "Textures are photo-realistic.", "The Character models are far beyond anything ever seen in a game.", "Even more impressive is the object physics.", "Every object has mass and weight.", "Materials that are flammable will burn.", "The modified Havoc engine makes bodies flop around and float in the water.", "Bodies do not disappear when they die.", "When you hit the dead head crabs with your crowbar they flop around like freshly plucked chickens.", "The story is secondary to the engine and gameplay but anything would look bad when you compare it to those aspects of the game.", "The game runs great on any DX9 card.", "That means more people can enjoy half-life 2 than any 1st person shooter produced this year.", "The only downside to Half-life 2 is that eventually it ends." ]

[ "I WAS REALLY BLOWN AWAY BY THE GREAT FIGHTING IN THIS GAME.", "AS WELL AS THE COOL FORMS JEN TAKES..", "BUT THE ONLY THING THAT MADE THE GAME A BIT BORING AT TIMES,WERE ALL THE ENDLESS PUZZLES YOU HAD TO DO THRU THE GAME.", "IT WAS FUN PLAYING AS SCREE , AND SOMETIMES DOING A BIT OF FIGHTING..", "BUT HE SHOULD'VE HAD A BIGGER ENERGY BAR , OR MAYBE EVEN A SECOND ONE.", "THAT WAY IF YOU EVER NEEDED TO GET SOME OF HIS ENERGY AFTER A BIG FIGHT, YOU WOULDN'T COMPLETELY TAP HIM DRY..", "JUST IN CASE YOU NEEDED SOME MORE ENERGY AFTER RUNNING INTO MORE DEMONS TO KILL!!", "PLUS A LOT OF THE TIME YOU STILL GOT LOST , USING THE MAP- OR YOU COULD NOT USE IT IN CERTAIN AREAS..", "BUT IT WAS ALSO NICE TO KICK DEMON ASS AS A DIFFERENT DEMON , RATHER THAN THE ONE YOU WERE FIGHTING.", "FERAI , AND DJINN ARE THE BEST FIGHTERS..", "BUT DJINN HAVE SWORDS AND FERAI ONLY CLAWS..", "THE WRAITH ARE COOL TOO WITH THEIR WHIPS..", "BUT ALL IN ALL IT WAS A COOL GAME AND GAVE ME LOTS OF FUN PLAYING IT.." ]

[ "I enjoy the music on this CD.", "BAUHAUS is one of my favourite bands.", "They wrote and played goth music before it was a category.", "I feel that the songs present themselves as sonic experiences.", "This is especially true for the guitar playing of Daniel Ash, however, it applies equally to the vocal style of Peter Murphy.", "Murphy spouts words for their phonic appeal.", "Daniel Ash will never be accused of stealing licks from Clapton.", "As far as BAUHAUS is concerned \"Clapton is Dead\", to borrow from Nietsche.", "STIGMATA MARTYR is a clear example, certainly not the only.", "BELA LUGOSI'S DEAD also has Ash using his six string assault weapon as sound effect generator.", "Both of these songs are devoid of true melodic content.", "If you are interested in the orgins of goth-rock or in music which expands the sonic limits of pop, this CD will interest you." ]

[ "I bought a PS2 specifically to play kingdom hearts.", "I know that sounds crazy, but my whole paycheck was saved just for that purpose.", "And jeez.", "I loved that game.", "So naturally, when the GBA game showed up, I made sure to get one along with KH chains of memories.", "Another system only to play the series.", "I'm not weird.", "Just...", "dedicated.", "At first I was kind of frustrated, but I adore this game.", "I enjoy the card-game aspect way more than I ought to, I think.", "Strategy isn't really needed in building a usable deck, but it's fun, regardless." ]

[ "THIS ALBUM BY JOHN P KEE IS AWESOME.", "THE CD START OUT WITH \"COME IN\" WITH LEADS ERIC MATTHEWS, LADONNA HARISTON, AND SHELIA LAKIN.", "AND AT THE END JOHN P KEE.", "THIS SONG IS AWESOME.", "THIS SETS UP THE WHOLE CD.", "\"STRENGTH\" IS A GREAT UPBEAT SONG WITH DREA RANDLE AND JOHN P KEE ON LEAD.", "THIS SONG IS OFF THE CHAIN.", "THIS SONG REALLY GOT ME INTO JOHN P KEE.", "\"I DO WORSHIP\" IS THE SONG.", "THIS SONG IS JUST AWESOME.", "YOU CAN REALLY WORSHIP ON THIS SONG.", "THE SONG IS JUST AWESOME.", "\"TURN AROUND\" IS A GREAT SONG.", "I LOVE THE MUSIC.", "THE VOCALS ARE AWESOME.", "\"WE MADE IT\" IS A NICE CHURCHY SONG.", "THE GUEST LEAD IS AWESOME.", "\"LORD HELP ME TO HOLD OUT\" IS A REMAKE OF THE JAMES CLEVEND VERSION.", "AND I LOVE IT.", "\"THURSDAY LOVE\" IS AWESOME.", "\"THANK YOU LORD(HE DID IT ALL)\" IS A NICE CHURCHY SONG.", "\" I'LL BE YOUR EVERYTHING IS A NICE BALLAD SONG.", "SHELIA LAKIN ONCE AGAIN DID AN AWESOME JOB.", "\"MIGHTY GOD\" IS THE RADIO SONG.", "THIS IS A NICE SONG.", "\"GOING HOME\" IS A NICE JAZZY SONG.", "LADONNA HARITISON DID AN EXCELLENT JOB ON LEAD.", "\"CLAP YOUR HANDS\" IS A NICE SONG.", "ITS UPBEAT AND YOU CAN DANCE TO IT.", "\"EASTSIDE/WESTSIDE\" THIS SONG DOES NOT WORK FOR ME.", "I THINK THAT JOHN COULD HAVE DONE BETTER.", "\"HOLD OUT\" IS THE PERFECT SONG TO END A WONDERFUL CD.", "YOU MAY DISAGREE WITH ME BUT JOHN IS THE BEST SINGER IN THE WHOLE WORLD AND THIS CD DEMORSTRATES THAT." ]

[ "Under the technical details this is listed as a zoom lens.", "It is not.", "It is a prime lens and does not zoom.", "You must change your position to frame your photo.", "This lens will not autofocus with many DX cameras.", "Specifically the D40, D40x, D60, D3000, d3100, D3200, D3300, D5000, D5100, D5200, D5300.", "Autofocus is a critical function for these are cameras aimed at novice/newer to digital photographers.", "It will mount on these cameras, it will function in all respects but the autofocus.", "It WILL fully function with the D90, D7000, D7100, more expensive cameras aimed at enthusiasts.", "They contain a focusing mechanism in the camera body that works with the AF designated lenses.", "That being said, this is a spectacular lens as others have reported.", "A prime lens can rock your world in terms of clarity and photo quality.", "When being used on a DX camera it does NOT function as the \"nifty fifty\" that many are looking for.", "That label is a holdover from film photography.", "It indicates the the focal length that mimics the normal view of the human eye and gets a tad confusing with the development of the DX 1.", "5 cropped sensor.", "This is a 50mm lens on an FX camera.", "Mounted on a DX camera it is the equivalent of a 75mm (short telephoto).", "In an average sized room you may run out of room to back up to get everyone in the frame.", "If you want the 50mm view on a DX camera a better choice is the wonderful Nikon 35mm f/1.", "8 AF-S G.", "This prime lens will give you the 50mm lens (52mm approximately) you are looking for and works very well in low light/no flash situations.", "It will autofocus on all DX cameras as it has Nikon's Silent Wave Motor in the lens (the S in AF-S).", "This 50mm lens is a standard lens that is as fine as they come for camera bodies with an internal focusing motor.", "I love it and use it as a short tele on a D7100.", "I also have tried it on a D5100 and a D60.", "It is sharp and the shots are beautiful.", "You just need the time to manually focus properly, not always possible with fast moving toddlers and pets.", "These bodies will indicate that a correct focus has been achieved by displaying a dot in the viewfinder.", "Catching that perfect focus manually takes more practice than the casual photographer has time for.", "I like Nikons' fast accurate autofocus and do not see any benefit in not spending a few bucks more to get the lens that fully works with the camera (I also own the 35mm f/1.", "8G AF-S ).", "I have personally muddled through this world of digital from film and I hope this helps the next budding photographer in choosing the best lens for your needs." ]

[ "LOVE THIS THING.", "I live in Florida.", "Yes, we don't get snow.", "Still, I can't imagine why the big box stores locally wouldn't stock at least a FEW snow shovels.", "I'm originally from Ohio and dang it, I know snow shovels can do a heck of a lot more than shovel snow.", "In my case, I'm using it as a giant dust pan to help with grass and other leaves that I blow into a pile and then need to transfer into a trash can.", "This thing is sturdy and well made, for sure.", "Sure, I could use a small dust pan from Walmart or Home Depot and take 10 trips to get it all into the trash can, or I can use this thing and do it in 2 trips.", "Sold.", "Will buy another if this one breaks." ]

[ "Final Fantasy Ten is the greatest game for the Playstation 2.", "The graphics are almost better than what most high-end personal computers can display, and the music is richly composed and is always geared to the different situations (battle music, tavern music, etc..", ").", "The game's essence is similar to previous Final Fantasy titles, with turn-based combat and world exploration.", "I will say that the voice acting is sometimes childish and over dramatic, but you can pass through the cut scenes by tapping the x button.", "Essentially, the game is a full-blown RPG, which will probably bore and confuse those unfamiliar with the genre.", "Final Fantasy one was first released for the 8-bit NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) in the late 1980's, and I became a fan instantly with the game when I purchased it.", "FFX is not as short as some people would make you think.", "To build up your characters you must fight literally thousands of battles, which means you must quit your job and your personal life if you wish to invest the proper time to fully appreciate this RPG.", "If you like RPG's and science-fiction/ fantasy epics, you will be very happy with this title." ]

[ "I purchase enough to overlap between cleanings air dry and rap in my polishing pads then store in tuppoware.", "I have been happiest using 3 times the recommended amount gets me using cycle- time advertised.", "i need to regen everytwo weeks if not, this way i go months without a problem.", "I prefer the prefab bags over buying separately.", "I use them in my cannister top tray 3 side by side vertically seberated by 1/2 inch sponge great surface area while allowing for high flow.", "In a sump setup i would build and in closure around the sub to allow for easy acces i have done this with small tuppaware set the purigen inside and let it over flow into the rest of the sump.", "Maximizing water flow around the purigen is important.", "When the discoloration is happening evenly you have it right.", "If not u can see the uneven color change.", "Call me paranoid but i use a rena/api filstar xp l cannister; 3 tray with my 90 gal.", "It goes 20ppi spong- polyester batting-30ppi sponge-plastic pinballs-biomax rings- ceramic flakes-, 100 micron polishing pad- 3x100ml purigen- 50 micron polishing pad-final sponge-uv steriliser.", "Levels stay at 0 no algea, water crystal clear, all in all filters regenerable, years of future use.", "No carbon no leeching, no need for frequent water changes" ]

[ "Final Fantasy 8 was one of the best games when it was released and still is widly played.", "It steller graphics was the best one in the series until the release of 9 and 10.", "It brought The RPG gamer to a new world of playing.", "The junction system was the biggest downfall to the game.", "Certain magic raised attributes higher than others, but you could not carry every kind of magic with just one player.", "Having to keep a higgh supply of the magic the increase the attributes of the characters turned out to be a constant pain.", "The hidden drawpoints hold powerful magic spells that any gamer would need to survive.", "Final Fantasy 8 brought not really the best summon graphics, but the best summons to see.", "Seeing Odin crush enemies across the plains with his sword was nice to see.", "Eden summon was by far the best.", "The best part of the summons was the ability to boost them which with Eden will get you around 40,000 damage done to the enemy.", "Being able to make every characters ultimate weapon was better than having to search them.", "To level up quickly go To the Island of Hell with Quistis.", "Use her her Degenerator to vaporize the toughest of monsters.", "The card game was a neat mini-game to play but doing the Card Queen Quest took a lot of time.", "The House where you fight all the bosses toward the end of the game can be confusing, and deciding what ability to unlock after winning each boss fight can be quite nerve racking at times.", "Fighting Omega Weapon is a challange of the best of gamers.", "Unless you have Squall's Lion Heart Limit Break do not even attempt to fight it." ]

[ "I bought two pairs of landing pads to go with my Skyline towers.", "The pads were easy to attach to the tracks.", "Unfortunately I ordered my truck canopy with the track but I wasn't sure when I'd want to buy the rest of th pieces so I didn't order them with my canopy.", "The canopy factory installed the tracks with the end caps using a bolt with silicone.", "To install the landing pads I had to remove the bolt with silicone holding the end cap.", "After installing the landing pads I put the end caps back and siliconed the bolts into the mounting holes.", "(My review for the towers: The Skyline towers with the steel core bar work great and look great on the canopy of my truck.", "I also like that the Skyline towers with bars attached are easy to take off without the towers moving and put away when they're not needed.", "I love the ease of using Skyline towers so much that I'm tempted to permanetely mount a track for another set on the roof of my truck so I can do away with the clunkier outdated Q towers.", "The one thing stopping me is mounting holes having to be drilled in the roof.", "There are very strong sealers available, but it's still a permanent change.", "At my local REI I was able to find a set of four SKS locks that use the same key as the Q towers for the roof of my truck.", "Being able to buy a set of locks with a matching key was a cheaper and easier option then ordering them special.", "When I called REI about locks with a matching key they said the boxes don't show the key number.", "I went to the store and one of the staff let me open the three boxes of four locks they had and check the key numbers, the third and last box had my matching key, I was so happy!", ")" ]

[ "This is not like French class in high school!", "No grammar, syntax, or conjugation!", "I really want to say, I'm very excited by this product.", "I've always been intrigued by the possibility of learning Chinese, but each time I looked into the options, I quickly gave up.", "The other books and tapes I've looked at are difficult and \"flat\", as in uni-dimensional.", "You either repeat what's on the tape ad nauseum, or read what's in the book ad nauseum, you get the idea.", "The Rosetta Stone Chinese program is very different.", "It's multi-dimensional in the sense that it gives you several ways to learn.", "You can use the computer-based tools to speak and get instantaneous feedback.", "You can use the Audio Companion CDs in your car (actually, on my iPod!", ") to practice while driving or whatever.", "Within the computer based tools are several ways to learn, including a cool Milestones test that inserts you into a real life situation where you have to speak the right answer.", "I was actually intimidated to try this for a few hours, because I didn't want to screw up, but eventually I tried it, screwed up, and learned more by doing so.", "I really like the Rosetta method of presenting you with visual images and spoken language for you to repeat, then visual \"puzzles\" for you to deduce the correct response.", "This is very natural once you get into it.", "It took me a while to get the \"rhythm\" and patterns of the language, but this method in particular helped me over that hump.", "That's the main reason for my 5 star rating.", "I couldn't get that from a \"flat\" book or tape series.", "This set includes everything, including the computer headset and microphone, so you just drop it all in and go.", "It worked flawlessly on my vintage 2006 Windows XP laptop.", "Important: You are going to have to set aside time to learn Chinese with this or any other system.", "Five minutes here and there won't work.", "The program is broken up into lots of modules, so it is easy to focus on a small amount of related material at once, but FOCUS is the issue: I recommend 30-90 minutes at a time with no distractions (audio or visual!", ").", "The downside: I don't think I'm going to become fluent reading or writing Chinese from this system.", "I didn't expect to be able to read written Chinese, so I did not reduce my review for this limitation.", "Perhaps others will have more luck, because the features are there to help you read two kinds of Chinese writing, but I don't think that part is going to make me literate.", "I can recognize some Chinese characters at this point, but there are thousands you have to know to be literate.", "By the way, if you want to get a taste of the Rosetta Stone method, go to their web site where they have an online sample of the watch-listen-try system (for Turkish!", ").", "The online sample does not include the instant feedback on your spoken words included in this package, or the Milestones or other features.", "It just grades your point-click responses, which will give you a taste.", "Plus, there's a Michael Phelps testimonial video about the Chinese program (recorded before he won all the medals in Beijing!", ")" ]

[ "I have tried other bags..", "This one is unobtrusive so it doesn't detract from the looks of my interior.", "Because it has a cinch top rather than a flap, it is easy to drop things into it without being distracted.", "This is my favorite feature...", "the hole is big enough to put things in but small enough to keep them there.", "The small piece of velcro keeps it affixed.", "My former bag had a long piece and I didn't want to stick that to my nice car....", "It empties easily.", "Really, this does the trick.", "I resisted crapping up my car with a trash bag for so long...", "but realized I was crapping up my car with wrappers and other misc trash.", "This is really good." ]

[ "I have two small ponds and have three of these docks.", "I have two turtles.", "They are fairly large (12 year old Red Eared Sliders) and they use these ramps every day several times a day.", "They bask on them and also use them to get out of the pond to bask on the rocks and roam between ponds.", "The only draw back is that they can crack off pieces somewhat easily, so don't man handle them or drop them.", "They are \"crispy\".", "I learned that with the first one so the other two are fine.", "I didn't use the provided mount but tied them up another way.", "I have a double dock in the big Koi pond (connected two together) and a single dock in the small turtle pond.", "They travel between the two ponds." ]

[ "To get started, I'll come out and say I'm NOT a big Batman fan.", "As a little kid, I did, however, watch the show pretty much every time it was on and enjoyed it.", "Now, I'm guessing about 6 years later, my interests have completely changed.", "And, yes, my favorite superhero is now Spider-Man :).", "But, having the love of action/RPG/Adventure games, I added this to my Christmas list, and, sure enough, I recieved it.", "The levels can be complex; some more than others.", "In the first level, you start out as the Dark Knight on what seems to be a normal nightly patrol.", "But, as you go deeper into the story, you realize he is looking for someone.", "As you continue his search, you must adjust your eyes to the dark (and sometimes ANNOYINGLY dark) setting around you, climb ladders, glide from building to building, and do many other things, just like you do in pretty much every level.", "At the end of the level, you stumble upon a bound & gagged woman.", "As you walk up to untie her, a silent muffle comes from beneath her taped-shut mouth.", "You pull the tape off, and a shrill scream cries, \"IT'S A TRAP!!", "\".", "You grab the girl and get out of there as fast as you can, and, after that, Batman's new journey begins.", "This game is just like the old series, \"Batman: The Animated Series\", complete with Batgirl, the butler (forget his name), The Joker, Mr.", "Freeze, and many, many others, though, strangely, no \"Boy Wonder\" Robin.", "Too bad.", "It would've been cool if you could switch characters every other level or something like that, but, moving on.", "The combat controls are very easy to use, but the exploring/walking-around controls can be hard to use.", "But, if you're a fan of Batman or just looking for a good adventure game, you should at least rent this." ]

[ "<div id=\"video-block-R1L9L8SE8H7S34\" 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/D100-Hwwf2S.", "mp4\" class=\"video-url\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.", "ssl-images-amazon.", "com/images/I/A18E0DsmYmS.", "png\" class=\"video-slate-img-url\">&nbsp;Today I am reviewing the Astro 7865 Ball Joint Service Tool with 4-wheel Drive Adapters.", "This is a nice heavy duty set that is very complete.", "It also includes adapters for 4WD vehicles.", "They also offer an add on set that has a lot more adapters than what is included in this set.", "The adapters in this set should cover most applications." ]

[ "Medal of Honor: European Assault is a quality, accurate, WWII FPS.", "The opening and the ongoing commentary is a nice tribute to veterans of this countries greatest war.", "The squad control is limited, but it's all you need, and it's not the main part of the game.", "The gameplay is very exciting and their are few glitches and frustrating moments.", "The healing and revival process is well done, and damage is relative and realistic.", "And finally, the Nazi's and Jap's die realistically!", "No more lame, drawn out deaths, or \"bullet dodging.", "\" The weapons are very well done also, the M1 and shotgun has impresive stopping strenght and the MP40 fires very rapidly.", "The sniper rifle is not done very well, but the grenades system and the bazooka are perfect in terms of physics.", "Drawbacks include no XBOX live, even though it would have sucked, no bots in multiplayer, and a short (but extremely fun) campaign.", "MOH: European Assault stands above Rising Sun, and Call of Duty: Finest Hour, but falls short of the always fun Frontline.", "It's worth the $40 pricetag." ]

[ "Once I had it out of the box and ready, I was immediately surprised by how powerful the suction is, for how quiet the canister is.", "I'm fairly new to canister vacuums, but so far, it's either been \"quiet and wimpy\" or \"strong as a ShopVac, and nearly as loud\".", "Panasonic has really struck a nice balance here.", "The canister moves very well, and didn't tip, which was very nice.", "The head is very easy to maneuver, but the cost there is that it's quite small.", "What you gain in flexibility, you definitely lose in efficiency.", "Not to mention, the small debris canister filled up rather quickly.", "I have a short-haired mutt who sheds like crazy, so there was no shortage of pet hair to test with.", "The pet attachment didn't seem to do much, which left me wondering if it's more for fluffy pets.", "The normal head did a commendable job, but on pet hair, this didn't hold a candle to the identically-priced&nbsp;<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Shark-Rotator-canister/dp/B00P9Z3FXA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?", "ie=UTF8\">Shark Rotator canister</a>.", "In fact, comparing the two specifically for people with pets, the only thing the Panasonic really has going for it is the quiet motor.", "Clean house, or quiet house?", "You decide.", "Otherwise, this is a really high quality vacuum that will undoubtedly last for years, and should be very easy to find parts and repair services for, should the need ever arise." ]

[ "The \"nifty fifty\" is exceptional and the open secret of pros everywhere.", "Yes, you can get an expensive model with a 1.", "2f value, but try to focus that badboy on anything and you'll find out why the 1.", "8 is so popular.", "A smaller aperture makes for an even narrower focus range, and the 1.", "8 is already razor thin.", "If you focus this lens on someone's eyelash, the rest of their face takes on an extremely pleasing and flattering balance of bokeh and clarity.", "When you try this with a 1.", "2, you will find that so much of their face is out of focus thanks to the extremely narrow range.", "Could you shoot in a completely dark room with a 1.", "2? Sure, but it's just not ideal for portraiture like a 1.", "8 is, in my opinion.", "Also?", "This lens is one of the cheapest things you can get - you can keep spares on hand.", "Outstanding value, and response.", "NOTE: Yes, it's plastic.", "Stop complaining.", "It's $80 and it blows lenses that cost thousands of dollars, out of the water.", "Your images are all that matter, not the prestige of what's attached to your camera." ]

[ "I don't know how to describe this.", "It's just plain FAST!", "The race just starts, then, SMACK!", "ZOOOOOOOOOM!", "Story isn't difficult at all.", "Well, maybe a little.", "OK!", "OK!", "I didn't even beat it yet!", "You happy, F-Zero haters?", "I can't even get Pheonix.", "Oh well.", "Customization is great!", "But, I don't wanna give EVERYTHING away.", "Just get it and see for yourself.", "REKANIZE!" ]

[ "I previously reviewed here the Brita 42364 SpaceSaver Pitcher.", "It had a problem with a lid that would not stay on.", "We stayed with that pitcher for two months to see if it was tolerable.", "Nope.", "We ended up retiring the bad one to the garage to pour random liquids.", "This one does what we need...", "and the lid stays on.", "The one feature the bad pitcher has that this one does not is the filter replacement dial reminder in the lid.", "This pitcher has a plastic sticker like the oil change reminder they stick on the inside of your car windshield.", "Kind of makes you wonder what goes on inside the product design world at Brita.", "Sort of random." ]

[ "This book had a number of strikes against it for me from the beginning - 1) I had never read anything by this author, 2) it's a self-pub, 3) there's a disclaimer that it's an erotic read with many explicit sex scenes, and 4) it was free.", "Taken together, these factors have lead to great disappointment for me many times in the past.", "After a number of lack-luster freebies of late, I almost didn't bother downloading, but figured if I didn't read it maybe someone would want to borrow it on Kindle.", "Don't get me wrong I LOVE the erotic romance genre but many times when it's a free download, the book is full of graphic sex but low on plot and good editing - which are must-haves for me along with the hot erotica.", "Boy, am I happy to say that I was I WRONG!", "I'm glad I was lucky enough to get this one for free but I would have paid for it without any reservations knowing how good of a read it is!", "The storyline was very well-developed and believable.", "The H & h were both likable and there was just the right amount of tension in the story to make you root for their HEA along the way.", "Once I started it, I couldn't stop reading and finished within a day.", "There are a number of explicit sex scenes (if that's not your thing, move on), but they move the story along - specifically considering the heroine's assignment as a journalist- instead of being gratuitous for the sake of it.", "I will definitely check out more books by Karen Erickson in the future.", "She's now on my must-watch list!" ]

[ "I have used this brand many times in the past and I have a lot of it in my yard landscaping and gardening areas.", "There are so many people on here writing Bad Reviews of this item and I do not understand Why.", "1.", "- Yes I am sure in some cases you may get a bad roll and it may Disintegrate Faster\n2.", "- Or in some climates \"Extremely Sunny/Dry\" areas\n3.", "- They also make a Stronger Product at a higher price\n4.", "- This Product Carries a 6 Year Money Back Warranty....", "So basically what I am saying is - this Item Carries a 100% Money Back Guarantee for 6 Years, Yes 6 Years, if the product Falls apart and or does not meet your satisfaction Dewitt will Replace and or Refund you the cost of the item for the 6 Year Lifespan,???", "What is all the Fuss about??", "Anyhow, I love it and yes in some areas it has fallen apart after 3 seasons , but otherwise it is a Great product and I wouldn't use anything else." ]

[ "I work with paper a lot, and this tends to leave my hands really dry.", "I've used many different kinds of lotions and hand creams.", "Some of them feel oily, some have a scent that is too strong for my allergies.", "This hand cream is very nice.", "It leaves my hands nice and soft.", "It does have a scent, but in my opinion, it's not overpowering or offensive, though other may feel differently on that account.", "It also contains Aloe Vera extract to soothe and moisturize and Allantoin which heals and is an anti-irritant.", "It's travel size, so would be convenient in your purse, car, or to take on vacation.", "It may be more expensive than other hand creams and moisturizers, but as far as Dead Sea Water Mineral products, it is fairly priced.", "I recommend this if you have chapped, cracked, and/or dry skin and don't mind paying the extra for Dead Sea products" ]

[ "I have never used Obagi products before, and after using this I really think I have been missing out on some really great products.", "For Vitamin C serums (which I have used for several years) I have generally used Philosophy's Turbo C powder or the serum from MyChelle.", "I like the powder because it can be mixed in with my other facial lotions and I can kill two birds with one stone.", "I used to love the serum from MyChelle, but something changed in the formula and now it's super stinky and super sticky.", "A huge plus for this serum is that it isn't sticky or bad smelling.", "I apply this at night so my skin isn't also exposed to other products or makeup while this serum works.", "I am already very fair skinned, so I don't use this so much for brightening as I do for fading scars from acne or overall skin tone.", "Due to the high concentration, I use this every other day in order to give my skin a break.", "Super strong concentrations of vitamin c can cause redness, peeling, tingling, or burning, so it's important to use this as directed, use sunscreen, never mix with alpha hydroxy acids (AHA and vitamin c cancel each other out so you end up wasting product and your money), and don't use on broken skin.", "I use this mainly on my oily T-zone because it's wonderful at providing a way to minimize oil production.", "For my cheeks wihich tend to get very dry, even in the summer, I skip this because it tends to make these areas of my face flake.", "The one big downside to this product is the way it dispenses the serum.", "Ascorbic acid oxidizes when exposed to air, so getting the vitamin c in a pump or tube form where it has minimal exposure to the air is ideal.", "The powder form is good because while it will oxidize, it doesn't do so as fast as it would in liquid form.", "This Obagi serum is exposed every time you unscrew the dropper.", "Not only is it being exposed to the air, but it is also being exposed to more contaminants that a pump or tube based serum is not.", "This is why I knocked off a star.", "There are better ways to design and safely store this product.", "Of course the outrageous price is a problem here as well.", "$115 for a bottle.", "Other sites list this for the same price, but wow.", "Makes me glad this will last longer by only using it every other day." ]

[ "I don't see what all the fuss is about, i have used ouji boards, and all other forms of communicating with spirits, i am Caribbean born so we are very spiritual to the possible point of being extremely superstitious....", "and i still can't believe all that junk that people wrote in their review....", "the \"toy\" is harmless unless you choose to make it otherwise and seeing as the majority of the population more than likely don't know how....", "lol....", "wellll....", ".", "its just a piece of cardboard....", ".", "get a grip!!!!", "and keep your OMG it's evil opinions to yourself....", "personally i like wooden ones, they cost more but i think they are worth investing in....", "if you want the board as just a pass time, a few great laughs or such hasbro is good...", "its like buying...", "say...", "candy land...", "same size same materials...", "what spirit would WANT to attach itself to such a cheap board anyway....", "i agree with the other reviwer go online, google the good boards and grab yourself one....", "and seriously the rest of you...", "again...", "GET A GRIP ON REALITY...." ]

[ "I have pounded 150 trout in one day, 6 over 5 pounds on ONE TIPPET.", "Retying seems smart after a big fish, right?", "But I inspected the knots and looked for abrasions and just didn't find a reason to change it..", "I am not afraid of a 24 inch brown on this..", "and have landed more than a few in wide rivers that run 100 ft.", "plus in blazzing, impossible speeds.", "(assuming you have a good rod to absorb impact and you know how to play the fish.", ") It seems very reliable and I don't have failures that I cannot explain with this.", "I would note that if you get a knot in your tippet, it will eventually be a weak point.", "Any tippet would be affected by that.", "For the diameter of the line and weight, it is just a fine line that actually feels like 7 pound line.", "But it does not look like it!", "I like their fly lines as well." ]

[ "Set in 16th century India, \"Kama Sutra\" is a seductive, sensual story of love, lust, and betrayal.", "Mira Nair's hauntingly erotic film brings us a low-caste girl named Maya, who functions as both a servant and companion to Tara, who belongs to the Indian nobility.", "Even as children, although Maya cleans up after Tara and wears Tara's cast-offs, it is Maya whose seductive charm entrances everyone who comes into contact with her; for all her family and financial connections, Tara is really living in Maya's shadow.", "Tara is destined for great things; she's engaged to be married to the spoiled and dissolute young king Raj Singh, while Maya is trained to be only a courtesan; but Maya knows how to put her training to good use; when Tara is formally introduced to her future husband, it is Maya's hypnotic eyes that bewitch him.", "But Maya is prepared to go even further than this; for once, she will make Tara know what it feels like to feast on someone's leftovers.", "Maya seduces Raj Singh on the night before his wedding.", "By taking such an enormous step, she may become a social outcast, but Raj Singh is hooked; he will keep Tara as his wife, since he has to have a wife, but since Maya is the woman he really wants, he will keep her as his courtesan.", "It's a mess all around; Tara can't win her husband's love, she's as cold and sexually frigid as Maya is enchanting; but Maya soon becomes disgusted with Raj Singh's dissipation, and at this point she meets her soulmate, the sculptor Jai Kumar.", "It's a love doomed from the start; the more Maya is repelled by Raj Singh, the more he desires her, and he'll never let her escape.", "Something has to give, and something does.", "\"Kama Sutra\" is not an especially deep movie; it doesn't have a convoluted plot and most of the characters are pretty two-dimensional; but as a straightforward tale of love and lust, it's eminently satisfying.", "The setting in pre-colonial India with its exotic atmosphere and lavish costumes makes for a stunning eyeful, and the actors play their parts to the hilt.", "Indira Varma makes a luminous Mayra; her sensuality steams up the screen; and Sarita Choudhury is convincing as Tara, the unloved and jealous wife.", "The male actors, Naveen Andrews as Raj Singh and Ramon Tikram as Jai Kumar, are good, but they don't stand out as much as the women because their roles are not as compelling; \"Kama Sutra\" is essentially a women's film, directed by woman and telling a woman's story.", "It's sultry, sensual, and very much worth seeing.", "Judy Lind" ]

[ "These tags are versatile and durable!", "We first bought them a couple of years ago to make luggage tags after someone gave us a laminator (that we had NO idea what to do with).", "We've since expanded into making name tags, bag, tags, gift tags, etc!", "They are durable even on our little one's diaper, lunch and school bags.", "Also, I am a bit of a klutzy laminator, so even the times that I accidentally put 2 through too close together, it was easy to peel back the tags from each other, re-run it through the machine, and they came out great!", "Pros: The tags are durable and hold up well.", "They don't peel or bend easily.", "You can use them for so many things, PLUS, they come with the loops!!", "Cons: The only con, which is probably more of a pro, is that the tags are thick enough that for a home laminator, you have to sometimes run it through the machine 2x for it to fully seal.", "This time around, we're making nametags for goodie bags for the little one's bithday.", "Love love love these." ]

[ "The fourth volume of George R.", "R. Martins saga, A Song of Fire and Ice, propels the reader down the storyline of what took place in Westeros following the events that took place in A Storm of Swords.", "This volume and most of the fifth volume feature the storylines running concurrently, but split into the two books.", "What this portends for the succeeding volumes is unknown, but the fact that Martin needed two books instead of one to advance the saga is a bit unnerving.", "The volumes are already stretching into the thousand page marks with years between releases.", "A Feast for Crows does not disappoint the reader though.", "It is worth every penny of its purchase.", "The death of Tywin Lannister has thrown the Seven Kingdoms into turmoil.", "A boy king, his mother who demands to be the regent, the maimed commander of the Kingsguard who resents his sister (and former lover) for her betrayal, unrest among the people as winter comes to the southlands, religious fanaticism taking hold as the crown ignores the people, and the continued shifting of power and alliances fill the pages.", "Uncertainty abounds with every turn of the page.", "Are the wars of the five kings over or are they just in a lull period?", "A new king claims the Iron Islands while another claimant moves south from the Wall.", "While not featured in this book, it is known that one claimant to the throne still lives in Mereen and she has dragons.", "Meanwhile, Bran and his party move north following their vision to its conclusion.", "If anything, this book fills in what could have been major gaps in the plot.", "While peace lies uneasily in much of the lands, men still maneuver for power as no clear leader seems to be stepping forward to rule the land.", "I found this volume to be more about character development than others had been.", "I was particularly impressed with the changes made in Jamie Lannisters character.", "The loss of his sword hand has made him adapt and begin to use his brain to solve many of the problems he seeks to solve.", "His use of diplomacy in resolving sieges and ending the last vestiges of the war is particularly interesting.", "The introduction of characters from Dorne was an outstanding addition to the saga.", "It is one of the few untouched areas of Westeros and its might could definitely change the balance of power.", "Many Dornish seek to use that power immediately, but its leader bides his time waiting for the right moment.", "Yes, this volume really brings forth the maneuvering in developing powerful alliances which fall apart all the time.", "While not nearly as deadly for characters as the previous books, the death of minor characters continues as Martin depicts the lands as deadly as ever.", "The style of writing had remained the same as well.", "Chapters are brief, and are from one characters point of view per chapter while expanding the saga.", "The themes remain very adult however.", "This is not a book for young readers.", "I really do not want to give any of the plot away.", "It is clear that Martin has some serious work ahead of him in unifying the plotlines together which will involve more death.", "Religion is brought to the forefront of this book for the first time in the saga.", "Before it had existed, but not in a form that carried any real weight.", "In this book, religious fanaticism rears its head.", "As we see by current events, this can be a very powerful force in the world.", "Martin shows how that works within the medieval framework.", "All in all, this is an excellent book and one that grabs the readers attention.", "With the HBO series now filming episodes that feature events that take place after what Martin has written so far, it remains unclear how things will develop in the future.", "Already several storylines have been significantly altered from the books.", "How Martins chooses to advance the saga will be interesting.", "One thing is clear.", "Eventually peace will return to the Seven Kingdoms.", "The problem will be if no one is left alive to enjoy it.", "The winter is coming and so is a great evil in the North which may require the humans to band together in order to fight it.", "Martin seems to be showing how a lack of unity may be too much for humanity to overcome when faced with supernatural death and destruction." ]

[ "Coming from the tradition of Mario Kart, this is a great game.", "I'll say right off the bat that the bombs are lacking when compared to the green shells, but that is the only complaint.", "This game is fun, especially with other people.", "The graphics are great and the sound is entertaining, especially of the characters when the launch a weapon or such.", "Game controls are excellent, if a little confusing at first, which makes it hard for inexperienced players to get started.", "The basic controls are simple, but working in jumps and powerslides take work, but that's how it should be.", "The analog controller is great with this game.", "It's very precise and the vibrations add a lot to this game.", "The multi-player games is the reason to buy this.", "You can play with 4 at once and on a decent sized TV screen this is not difficult at all.", "I even played on a 13\" for a while and it was OK.", "For beginners, some of the tracks can be very difficult, but there are plenty of easy ones to start out on.", "If you miss Mario Kart and don't have a Nintendo, CTR is a great buy.", "It's a great mix of simple racing and fun additions." ]

[ "hi, first lets setup my parameters.", "I am a Tmobile subscriber from Tampa Bay area.", "My reception is the highest available.", "I have owned in order a Ericson from the PCS days, a Panasonic from ATT/Cingular days, Nokia 6120, 6131, Tmobile Dash, Tmobile Shadow, Nokia N95 8GB (for 3 weeks but then the display went out and i got scared to want to replace it so i returned it.", "Please also note this is my second time owning a Nokia 5800.", "The first time was a European model with US warranty since i got it from the Nokia Flagship store in Chicago.", "That had the first firmware with no updates...", "and it sucked.", "Sucked so bad I sold it used because I couldn't wait for the firmware upgrade.", "So now we advance to today.", "And with great relief, I tell you people that this Nokia 5800 Nam is an outstanding smartphone.", "The most current firmware 20.", "0.012 has made this Nok great.", "I know this because I have owned both.", "I take off.", "50 because no the UI is not as pretty as the Iphone, nothing is when it comes to touch.", "the other.", "25 is because when you activate the pretty animations for the touch interface, it does slow it down.", "So I do turn it off to keep it running smoothly.", "This is a best seller for Nokia, therefore they will continue to give us better software updates to make it run even smoother.", "Their is no crazy ear piece problem.", "The phone feels so easy fitting in one hand.", "This cant be said of the Iphone.", "The Iphone is awsome yes, but its kinda big to use as a cellphone.", "ok let me real this in.", "The phone works great clear LOUD speaker phone, great fun snap shoot digital camera, great flash abilities to stream web content, great call quality, very pretty screen.", "As for the touch method, the iphone once again is kewler and smooth however the resistive touch screen is CLEARLY improved and does not hold you back.", "Clearly the firmware upgrade tweaked the sensitivity and made it much more responsive.", "im all over the place with this review, im sorry.", "if only Nokia could do better marketin partnerships and get this to a local Best Buy so people can touch it and feel how great it is...", "that for me is one of it biggest selling points..." ]

[ "First off this novel contains several elements similar to most Crichton novels.", "They are as follows: 1.", ") One or two main characters with several subsidiary characters 2.", ") Tragedy meeting a couple of the subsidiary characters which we don't feel strong attachment to 3.", ") Elements of science and technology even though you don't have to be an expert in the technology to grasp the story 4.", ") Disastrous consequences when humans either underestimate the technology being dealt with or catastrophic results from something just not going as originally planned.", "Having summed up those elements familiar to most of his novels this book is fairly decent.", "It deals with a father named Jack who is a Mr.", "Mom type recently out of work at a computer company.", "He has a wife who is now the worker in the family for a company named Xymos.", "This Xymos company is basically trying to create cameras using nanotechnology.", "In other words, amazingly small particles not discernible to the human eye which can be used to do all sorts of things from looking into the human body (as in the case of small cameras) to being little factory builders for other uses.", "This is supposed to be the new coming thing.", "Nanotechnology.", "Anyway, Jack's wife and some other factory workers somehow release some of these nanoparticle swarms they are working with into the desert.", "There are a bunch of other factors involved such as environment, sunlight, temperature and all that but these particles basically learn how to evolve.", "Through evolution they threaten to keep getting somewhat smarter collectively and to put the whole human race on the brink of collapse if not stopped.", "Jack, being the hero that he is, realizes what may happen and manages through certain circumstances to be in the right place at the right time (the fab plant at Xymos) and with the right amount of brains to stop this impending disaster.", "I won't give the story away and there are several twists and turns throughout the book.", "The thing I feel Crichton did the best was to make the novel suspenseful and mysterious.", "There was enough mystery to keep you reading ahead to see if you could figure out what was going to happen next...", "Which made for a fairly enjoyable reading experience.", "This book isn't a masterpiece but if you are looking for a suspenseful mystery with elements of science and technology pick it up and give it a try." ]

[ "I've been through two LP sets of this classic along with the DG Originals CD issue.", "Overall, it is a pretty satisfying recording of the opera.", "The greatest asset is Wunderlich's Tamino - honeyed of tone and dramatically alive.", "What an artist he was and what a loss in his early death!", "Wunderlich is one of those rarities - a suberbly trained singer who sounds absolutely natural here, as Belmonte, in the complex coloratura of the tenor arias of Bach' Christmas Oratorio, and in Mahler's Das Lied von der Erde.", "Crass is a Sarastro who can sing all the notes and never loses his noble basso cantante.", "Hotter's Speaker contains a wealth of experience and is much firmer of voice than some of his other work of the same period.", "The excellence continues with the young James King and Martti Talvela as the Two Armed Men.", "Friedrich Lenz's excellent Monostatos is often overlooked.", "(He was also a very fine Pedrillo in the Jochum led Entfuhrung around this time.", ")\n\nI'm less convinced about Fischer-Dieskau's Papageno.", "He sings the part well enough, but the vocal acting is pretty hammy.", "I read an interview with him once in which he confessed that he would never sing the part on stage.", "At well over six feet in height, he felt he'd present a ridiculous figure.", "As to the ladies, I have to echo the reservations expressed elsewhere.", "Peters, an admirable Susanna, Zerbinetta, and Rosina (wholesale transpositions, ornaments and all) on disc is not a natural Queen of the Night.", "Her coloratura singing is accurate enough, but it is evident that she's operating at full throttle.", "She copes with the technical demands pretty well, but she doesn't have much in reserve to devote to characterization with the voice.", "I have an enduring affection for Evelyn Lear's Pamina, but I have to admit that her singing isn't very beautiful tonally or spot on in intonation.", "The Three Ladies aren't the last word on the matter, but at least they avoid the cutesy-poo antics of the all star trio (Schwarzkopf, Ludwig, Hoffgen)on the rival Klemperer set.", "Lisa Otto is a good Papagena, if perhaps a little long in the tooth to be a convincing 18 year old.", "The Three Boys have good voices and blend nicely in their trios.", "Lastly, there is the conducting of Karl Bohm.", "Tempos are sometimes a hair below their flow point.", "In the essay accompanying the LP set, Bohm explains that there is a certain point in a piece where the natural tempo is evident.", "Hence, a slower pace than is usual in the chorus ending the first act to allow text to make it's full impact and the slower than normal opening of the second act trio \"Wie, wie, wie\" to allow the later patter-like exchanges between the ladies, Tamino, and Papageno to be articulated and understood.", "Agree or not, the point is Bohm's tempo choices are well considered.", "I have a number of flutes, including Christie, Halasz, Karajan, Klemperer, Levine (CD and DVD), Mackerras, Norrington, Ostman,and Solti.", "None is perfect, but Bohm gets more play time than the others." ]

[ "Method soaps are amazing.", "I got hooked on them after seeing them in a friends house.", "I was curious because of the description of the soap and the unusual packaging that it came in.", "I continued to buy it and use it because it leaves me feeling clean.", "I don't have a residue feel when I use this product.", "I just squirt a little on and it comes out as foam.", "The bottle lasts a pretty long time, since the liquid is mixed with air before it dispenses on your hand.", "There are multiple different scents available, so each colored bottle has a different aroma.", "Each aroma is pretty subtle though.", "So, it gives an overall clean feel after use.", "My favorite is still the blue bottle though." ]

[ "Jean Michel Jarre has been recording and performing live for more than 30 years.", "If you like Klaus Schulze's 1970's work, then you should check out Jean Michel Jarre's innovative electronica.", "This is my last favorite album from Jean Michel Jarre.", "I would think that he would have the sense to know this too.", "This album represents all that we've loved about Jean Michel Jarre's music.", "He can proudly endorse this sound as his own.", "The best way to start to buy Jean Michel Jarre albums, is to start with his greatest achievements.", "\"Oxygene\" (1976), \"Equinoxe\" (1978), \"Les Chants Magnetiques (Magnetic Fields)\" (1981), and then jump to \"Chronologie\" (1993).", "One thing that I loved about the 1970's is that artists all had the liberty to do whatever they wanted to do.", "Nobody was told that they had to make music that sounded like whatever was popular at the time.", "If you were really different, then you were given that chance to expressive your own new concept of sound art.", "Today, if you try to do something different, then you get immediately categorized, and probably end up in the \"not likely to sell\" file.", "Today, record companies seem to be very selective on what they are willing to invest in and record.", "That's probably why we have so many independent labels now.", "The big recording industries like Columbia, Capitol, and RCA are probably just relying on the sales of repackage hits of their former successful artists.", "Anyway, Jean Michel Jarre was one of the outsiders who was entering the spacy soundscape concept similar to Tangerine Dream, Klaus Schulze, Tomita, Mike Oldfield, and even Vangelis.", "I love the innovators of electronic music of the seventies, and Jean Michel Jarre became my favorite when I first started buying CD's in the eighties.", "The new compact disc concept was perfect for re-introducing electronic music.", "The album of \"Oxygene\" was one of my first CD's that I bought in 1984.", "I've never played another cassette tape again, although I've made cassette tape recording to give to friends so I could introduce them to Jean Michel Jarre, and other electronic artists, too.", "However, Jean Michel Jarre must truly have been struggling these passed 15 years.", "He has his own unique sound, and yet he's been trying to stay alive for more than 30 years.", "I can see his confusion though.", "His most loyal fans have a particular expectation of what music he creates.", "And nobody can be expected to just continue to do the same thing over and over again.", "\"Oxygene\", \"Equinoxe\", and \"Magnetic Fields\" were the albums that set the stage for what was Jarre's fabulous unique sound.", "But, all through his career he seemed to want to re-create himself.", "He did a weird soundtrack album in 1973 called \"Les Granges Brulees\" which only recently got released on CD a couple of years ago.", "I didn't like it and I'm sure Jarre himself is not too fond of it.", "However, in 1976, his illustrious career began with \"Oxygene\", which is probably still his most famous album.", "Anyone who has \"Oxygene\" probably has \"Equinoxe\" as well.", "Anything he released after this, we couldn't wait to buy.", "Then, he caught us all off guard in 1984 with \"Zoolook\" This took a little while to grow on me, but eventually, it did.", "It also made me a little hesitant about his next album.", "In 1986, he put out \"Rendez-vous\" and redeemed himself, and our expectations.", "Then, it seemed like he was beginning to get sloppy.", "He has released a lot of live albums and I thought that he was just killing time with all those unnecessary releases.", "I enjoy 1982's \"The Concerts in China\", and I've kept his other double live CD of 1994's \"Hong Kong\".", "But he has several other live albums that just seemed to repeat the same sound as the previous studio releases, but with half-hearted applause from the listening audience.", "In 1988, his album \"Revolutions\" had some great short passages, and then some rather dumb child-like sound concepts.", "Then in 1990, his album \"Waiting for Cousteau\" had two fabulous instrumentals called \"Calypso 2 and 3\" (I didn't care for Calypso 1\") and then his title track is his first truly ambient sound passage.", "He did a nearly 47 minute soundscape which simulated lying on the ocean floor and listening to the sounds of passing sea mammals and other underwater sound effects.", "I do like it, but I gotta be in the mood to listen to it.", "When I'm tired and I want to sit in the dark and listen to something, this track is pretty soothing and relaxing.", "Then, in 1993, he puts out an album called \"Chronologie\".", "To me this is his greatest album since his first three albums.", "This is one of my top five favorite albums from Jean Michel Jarre.", "I was thinking: \"Yes!", "The Jean Michel Jarre that we all knew, is back!", "\" But, then, after this album, I think Jarre was beginning to get confused.", "He didn't quite do anything for a while.", "Maybe he was basking in the glow of his new latest sound achievement, and now he didn't know how to follow up on it.", "Two years afterwards, he releases another double live album called \"Hong Kong\".", "I like it because he incorporated a band to add more energy to his familiar music of the past and so it was nice to hear a concert that featured the music of all his best albums.", "I wish this concert was filmed for video.", "What a loss that is.", "A year later, somebody tampers with Jarre's music and created a various remix album called \"Jarremix\".", "I don't think Jarre had much participation in creating these remixes other that just the rhythms of certain tracks.", "This is another CD that I have to be in the mood for.", "I seldom ever care to play this CD.", "With Jarre suddenly realizing that he's tapped into a multitude of different directions, he came to a halt on his creativity.", "So, check this out.", "In 1997, he releases an album called \"Oxygene 7 -13\".", "This album sounds like he's trying to resell his most cherished album by simulating some of the sounds of the original album.", "It's a keeper, but I don't know why Jarre felt like he had to do this.", "Maybe he knew that it couldn't help but sell well because he IS Jean Michel Jarre and \"Oxygene\" WAS he greatest selling album.", "You know, Mike Oldfield did this too.", "In 1973, his first album \"Tubular Bells\" was his greatest selling album, with his career continuing a moderate downward direction of appeal, in 1992 he released an album called \"Tubular Bells 2\" which brought his earlier fan base back (including me).", "And in 1998, he even did a \"Tubular Bells 3\" and then he did \"Tubular Bells 2003\" which proves that he has lost his grip with what he wants to put out for his fan base.", "Anyway, I was wondering if Jarre was going to put out an album called \"Equinoxe 9 - 17\".", "He may as well, I'm sure it would sell.", "I have mixed opinions about Jarre's new millenium album called \"Metamorphoses\".", "The long album side soundscapes are no more.", "He's starting to stick to just a bunch of short songs.", "And he incorporates female voices in many of the songs.", "It's hit and miss with these tunes.", "Mostly miss.", "Then he comes out with \"Sessions 2000\".", "This album does not sound like Jean Michel Jarre at all.", "This whole boring concept sounds like the sounds you could invent in your own head if you were sitting forever in a waiting room, or you were in silent solitary confinement.", "Then his next album \"Geometry of Love\" continued the same dull concept.", "Two bland, boorish, CD's in a row and neither one even worthy of being released in a regular jewel case.", "Yes, the days of Jarre's greatest moments are all truly over.", "I believe it ended with \"Chonologie.", "\" If you're new to hearing Jean Michel Jarre's music, start with \"Oxygene\", \"Equinoxe\", \"Les Chants Magnetiques (Magnetic Fields),\" and the \"Chronolgie\".", "You won't be disappointed.", "But it's up to you where you go from there." ]

[ "Billy Joel (as a Song Writer, Keyboard player, and Singer) stands as one of the Greatest, Pop/Rock Entertainers of the 1970s/80s/90s(give or take a few xtra yrs at either end).", "As an inveterate music lover and professional ex-singer, i put him right up there w/the likes of Elton John, Barry Manilow, Paul Simon, Paul McCartney, Tony Bennett, Celine Dion etc.", ", who truly, DID IT ALL & MOVED people with his words, melodies, voice and Band!", "I also feel like many of the greats, his music and career can be broken down into the usual 3 parts; early career, mid-career, and extended/late career.", "That said, this Recording and grouping of beautifully crafted and moving Songs, rates as one of the two TOP recordings of his mid-career yrs (1975 thru 1985).", "Put simply, how many other of his songs were as extroadinarily moving, catchy, and memorable, as Rosalinda's Eyes, or Zannzibar, not to mention at least two or three other hits on this 'Album/CD'.", "While Mr.", "Joel has written exceptional hits from his first recordings onward, at least half of this Album rates up there with his Finest work, including the surprisingly outstanding 'late career' period Hit Songs that in many cases, became even more rousing, energetic and impressive, than many of his earliest hits.", "If you have to have one or two of his best mid-career Highlight Recordings, this is certainly one of them.", "If you're NEW to BJ's music, this one should truly satisfy your desire to hear, lovely, signficant, rousing, hip swiveling, very singable, even Jazzy, Rock and Pop Hits from the 'Classic' 1970s to mid 1980s era in America.", "Singer2 (Lee Stern)" ]

[ "I mounted these lights on the light bar on the front of my Jeep JK Wrangler which is at the level of the front grill.", "Besides looking good they produce a light that is brighter than my headlights.", "So I only use these lights when off road or on dark roads when other vehicles are not coming from the opposing direction.", "The wiring harness was the right size without too much excess cable.", "Everything mounted well and the whole job took approx.", "1 hour.", "After 2 months I have used these lights approx.", "3 hours without any of the problems that other reviewers mentioned.", "The bulbs are Halogen though and not LED and so the bulbs will burn out eventually.", "So if you want a longer life bulb then be sure to pick a LED light." ]

[ "Animals is an under-rated masterpiece.", "i've had this album for some time, and it is becoming one of my all time favorites.", "it's a concept album, and a brilliant concept at that.", "it's losely based on Orwell's \"Animal Farm\", it categorizes humans into three groups.", "dogs- the greedy oppurtunists, pigs- authority figures, sheep- mindless followers.", "this album was also a response to the growing punk movement that was happening in the United Kingdom at that time.", "not immitating the style(it was more of a movement against the current state of music, which was sh**, and also a rebellion against authority), but stripping down their sound.", "without the abundance of keyboard textures, the songs were more guitar driven.", "this album shows the band at their heaviest and most cynical.", "with a song like Pigs, you would have thought they were more anti-authority than the bratty punks were.", "this album was not popular, but they didn't give a sh** because they were a huge band anyway.", "pink floyd was a band that didn't need singles to promote their albums.", "their albums never needed a commercial sound to sell.", "they were at liberty to make bold statements.", "i wouldn't reccomend this album to people who like the current sh** that's out there which is called music.", "if you are interested, you'll have to check it out for yourself.", "none of the songs are played on the radio, mainly because they weren't popular, and also because the 3 main pieces are each 10 minutes long." ]

[ "I bought these on the recommendation of CNET and I wasn't disappointed.", "They sound great, and they fold well for easy carrying.", "For a non-audiophile (please note that before any other comments) I didn't hear much difference between several other more expensive sets.", "They have a rich sound and I have yet to listen to anything they don't play well.", "However there is one HUGE thing that isn't stressed enough here although I did see it mentioned before I purchased mine.", "I bought mine to study with and no one will study with me anymore due to the leakage.", "These leak a lot.", "My wife can hear me listening to lectures and my study partners can hear my music three seats down.", "They are great but should not be purchased to listen to in a library.", "The hair pulling happens occasionally, but you get past that by putting them on carefully and it isn't a huge hassle.", "A little hard for me to get in the carry case also.", "I am purchasing another set for study, but let me be clear, I AM KEEPING THESE for all other uses.", "I just want to make sure you don't buy these for quiet surroundings." ]

[ "I bought this unit last summer to deter cats from attacking the birds in my back yard.", "I have several feeders in my yard, and in the summertime when the bushes and ground cover is heavy, several cats in the neighborhood hide in the brush and very often leap out and nail birds that are ground feeding.", "I can't tell you how many times I have gone out there some time during the day to see a pile of feathers on the ground.", "Sometimes I am fortunate enough to catch them hiding and I chase them off.", "But I can't be back there all the time.", "Both me and the birds were losing the battle big time for a while.", "I even resorted once to laying down one of those sprinkler hoses and leaving it on low all the time.", "But that was wasteful and expensive...", "This sprinkler thingy has been a Godsend to me and the birds.", "It's so easy to hook up.", "You just put a battery in it, attach a hose to it and stick it in the ground.", "Its that simple.", "I bought two of them for the bushes on each side of my fence and installed a Y connector in the hose so it can deliver water both ways.", "It takes a while to get the sensitivity just right, but then its just sit back and watch it patrol the grounds for you.", "Since I have had it installed I have not seen the remains of a single victim.", "And the burst of water that is left behind is useful to the birds and harmless to the cats.", "It's true that you have to have a hose running across your yard for it to work, but that is a minor irritation for what you get out of it as far as service for sure.", "When I first installed it I saw the area wet all the time as the cats were taking their chances with it.", "Now its less and less being used as they have become wise to it and moved on to other game somewhere else.", "It's true that the battery doesn't last as long as one would want, but I really don't mind it.", "I just change it at the beginning of the month from late spring through September whether it needs it or not and its up and working without interruption.", "In conclusion, this is one of the cheapest, if not the cheapest form of motion detector sprinkler I have found on Amazon.", "It installs in a jiffy, works perfectly for me, and seems very well made.", "I can't attest to its durability yet, but for the price and performance I highly recommend it.", "Great product..", ": )" ]

[ "This product is of excellent quality since it is made from brown rice.", "I gave it only 4 stars because of the price which is $5.", "66 a pound.", "Walmart sells Natto rice pasta at $3.", "48 a pound.", "It is easier to work with because it comes in spaghetti-like strands.", "Annie Chun's seems to be one strand wrapped over and over which is a little more difficult to handle.", "Both products make great pad Thai noodles with peanut sauce.", "Just whisk together one tablespoon of creamy peanut butter (per 8 ounces), 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and some chili pepper to taste.", "Toss with the cooked noodles and top with green onions,peanuts, and a little lime or lemon juice.", "Delicious!" ]

[ "Bowe Bergdahl Faces Sentencing but 3 Lives Are Forever Changed\nJonathan Morita of California who served as an Army corporal was reservist and Iraq veteran taking college classes when he was recalled for Afghanistan duty.", "\"I was at home enjoying life as a civilian — going to school working at a job \" he said by phone earlier this year.", "During the search mission that left Allen wounded a rocket-propelled grenade shattered Morita 's hand.", "The projectile didn't explode but he needed multiple surgeries.", "Morita can't bend the thumb or index finger on his right hand.", "He 's had to learn again how to brush his teeth and write.", "\"Imagine doing things with your three fingers \" Morita said.", "\"I can't even change the oil on my car.", "\"\n He said he 's trying to live as normally as possible but still feels anger toward Bergdahl: \"Every time I hit my finger on something there's only one image that pops in my head and it's him.", "\"\nIn a second interview Morita said he was struck by Bergdahl's comment in court that he didn't think such a large search would be mounted for him.", "\"I manned those missions \" he said.", "\"I mean anybody who's ever watched 'Black Hawk Down' would know that we do that.", "\"" ]

[ "The search for the best chocolate chip cookie recipe is over\nVictoria Harris along with celebrity baker Warren Brown and lifelong cook Anna Leis founded DC Taste Buds a company specializing in sweet and savory foods laced with cannabis.", "Harris ’s dream chocolate chip cookie is “soft with chocolate chips that are melted throughout ” and it often includes cannabis butter.", "For obvious reasons our recipes did not.", "Our judges said: Dysart: “It’s a cross between a chocolate chip cookie and shortbread.", "It has more of a snap.", "” Harris : “Why would they do this to a chocolate chip cookie?", "It needs a tan.", "I am not a fan.", "” Jindal: “It’s a little more blond.", "It’s super-crunchy.", "I prefer mine on the chewier side.", "”\nOur judges said: Dysart: “It’s kind of heavy and a little more dense.", "The salt is good but there’s something off about the flavor.", "” Harris : “Not my favorite.", "It looks sad.", "It’s like a paperweight.", "I can’t put my finger on it but something isn’t right.", "” Jindal: “It’s super-thick.", "I like that you have a thicker bite so there’s more [cookie] in every bite.", "”\nOur judges said: Dysart: “It’s a little smaller and thinner with more spread.", "It looks like it was bought at a supermarket.", "It has good dunk-ability in a cup of milk.", "” Harris : “Meh.", "Don’t think I’m going to love this one.", "I think it’s too hard.", "It’s just got no pizazz.", "” Jindal: “It’s a little more on the savory side.", "It has a little more salt which I like.", "”\nOur judges said: Dysart: “It’s nice and plump.", "It has the thickness I’m going for.", "It has even color all-around and not too much caramelization on the side.", "” Harris : “It’s not terrible.", "It’s a decent cookie.", "Nothing blows my mind about it.", "It’s your standard average chocolate chip cookie.", "” Jindal: “It’s really chewy.", "”\nOur judges said: Dysart: “It’s light on the inside but has a good crust on the bottom.", "I like the balance of crispy and salty.", "I’m torn about having such big chunks [of chocolate] because my first bite was all chocolate.", "” Harris : “It’d be a lot to eat this entire thing.", "It has a great exterior slightly crunchy.", "It’s got some personality.", "It’s a little ragged and jagged.", "” Jindal: “It’s ginormous.", "It’s really really good.", "I like that it’s not overpowered by the chocolate.", "”\nOur judges said: Dysart: “There’s a lot of chocolate in there.", "I like the size of the chocolate.", "The salt is pronounced I really like that.", "” Harris : “It’s fancy looking.", "It breaks apart nicely.", "I like it a little less gooey.", "I love the way the salt plays with the sugar.", "” Jindal: “Oh this one’s chewy.", "It’s really salty.", "The salt gives it a little more flavor than the usual chocolate chip cookie.", "”" ]

[ "Slint are the forefathers of Math-Rock, or whatever you want to call the Shellac-Fugazi-Jesus Lizard-Clutch sound.", "If you are a fan of these bands, get all three of Slint's releases.", "Trust me--after one listen, you'll wonder why you waited so long!", "Everything the other reviewers say is true, including Steve Albini himself.", "This CD is, in a word, perfect.", "I will say this: Spiderland affected producer Steve Albini so deeply, he formed another one of his \"crazy, self-indulgent\" bands and based it primarily on the foundation of Slint's sound.", "He called this new band SHELLAC.", "Shellac's first CD, \"At Action Park,\" almost sounds like Spiderland part II, (\"Bosche's dick\" is a song about Slint's sound guy; they also had help from Slint techy Jennifer Hartman) as Steve and his band mates recreate and nearly pick-up where Slint left off after their 1992 break up.", "Shellac (and other bands like it) are influenced so deeply by Slint, their recordings almost sounds like an homage.", "But don't call Shellac posers or copy-cats; the members of Slint were playing hard core and punk in the mid-80's, as was Steve Albini and his bands Big Black and Rapeman (which coincidentally included Jesus Lizard's bass player in its line-up).", "In fact, these artists are so closely and simultaneously linked, where else will you find a label claiming analog recordings rule?", "Only on a Slint or Big Black recording, my friend." ]

[ "Developer Rare is a master at infusing originality into their imitations.", "This isn't a knock against them.", "William Shakespeare pulled stories and plots from other writers and crafted masterpieces.", "Rare is gamedom's Shakespeare, in that regard.", "Banjo-Kazooie is obviously influenced by Super Mario 64, although it's always unfortunate for a game to be compared to that masterpiece.", "While Banjo-Kazooie lacks Super Mario 64's magic and ingenuity, it has its own magic that sets it apart from Nintendo's behemoth.", "The Good:\n+ A fun story\n+ An imaginative use of its characters\n+ Creative worlds to explore\n\nThe Bad:\n-- Too easy and short\n-- The few parts that are too hard\n\nThe Ugly?", "Why is Kazooie so insulting?", "Story--9/10\n\nThe first thing that stands out is the dialogue, especially of the evil witch, Gruntilda, or Grunty, who speaks in clever rhymes.", "It's refreshing all the more that what she says is often funny.", "The game begins with her asking her mirror, \"Who is the most beautiful of them all?", "\" Of course, it couldn't be Gruntilda.", "There's nothing even remotely pretty about a fat, green hag.", "The most beautiful of them all is Banjo's younger sister, Tooty (who looks similar to Tiny Kong of Donkey Kong fame).", "So Grunty sets off to kidnap Tooty and succeeds, leaving only the mole, Bottles, as a witness.", "Bottles must survive a downpour of Kazooie's insults and witticisms to explain the kidnapping to Banjo and Kazooie.", "The question becomes, can Banjo and Kazooie save Tooty before Grunty robs her of her beauty and transfers it to herself?", "Gameplay--8/10\n\nHere is the game's bane and boon.", "Everything else sets it up wonderfully.", "The soundtrack is great, the visuals are very nice, and the opening story sequence is funny.", "The game controls smoothly and you have plenty of moves to learn and use throughout.", "The levels are varied, with plenty of collectibles and other goodies to discover.", "But these levels are so small, so short, so easy.", "I never spent an hour and a half on any one level, and most of them took less than an hour to complete.", "In that time, I could collect ten jigsaw puzzle pieces, one hundred musical notes, and numerous other items such as the Mumbo Jumbo skulls, extra lives, and Jinjos.", "Compared to Super Mario 64, I can't help but say, is that all?", "There are a total of nine worlds, as well as a main hub world, which is too labyrinthine for its purpose.", "Rare goes a little overboard as to the amount of collectibles they expect gamers to gather.", "Unless you use cheats, it takes 94 out of the 100 Jigsaw pieces total to unlock every single world, including the final fight with Grunty.", "That's not too difficult, as I'd say about 97 of those Jigsaw pieces are a piece of cake.", "More than 880 of the 900 music notes are needed in order to give you somewhat of a chance against the unfairly difficult fight with Grunty (you just can't count on Rare to make a strictly children's game: see Diddy Kong Racing).", "These are mostly criticisms, but they comprise a small percent of the game.", "You will spend most of it enjoyably.", "Despite the very easy difficulty, it isn't boring.", "There's plenty to explore in the levels, and as they go on, they become larger and more complex, especially the sprawling final level.", "Rare flexes all of its creative muscles in that level, revolving around the four seasons, and even includes a few semi-stories with some new characters.", "Not that the other levels are clunkers, but if only they could provide the same sort of entertainment, the rest of the game would have been that much more enjoyable.", "Longevity--5/10\n\nA game should only be as long as it needs to be, but I think Banjo-Kazooie needed to be a little longer.", "Considering what Nintendo did years earlier in Super Mario 64, it's no excuse that Rare couldn't match that level of magnitude.", "But it's unfair to compare any game to Super Mario 64.", "Most gamers will complete this, all 100 Jigsaw pieces, almost all 900 music notes, in less than twelve hours.", "After finishing it, there's no reason to go back.", "The cheats only give you infinite resources, but what's the point when you've already finished the game?", "The only way a game like this can extend its life is for the single player adventure to be a little longer." ]

[ "Written at the height of her powers, \"Cards on the Table\" contains one of Christie's most intriguing set ups.", "The mysterious Mr Shaitana (who is repeatedly described as Mephistophelian) is a purveyor of odd collectibles, and approaches Poirot to invite him to a dinner party with a difference.", "The assembled guests are Poirot, Colonel Race, a Secret Service agent, Inspector Battle of Scotland Yard, and the mystery novelist Ariadne Oliver, as well as Mrs Lorrimer, a composed widow, Anne Meredith, a young ingnue, Major Despard, a big-game safari hunter, and Doctor Roberts, a personable physician.", "The former group are all investigators of some kind or another; the latter are a more disparate group, but when Shaitana separates the two into bridge parties and falls asleep in a chair by the fire, none are prepared for what happens next.", "When Poirot and his group finish up the game and enter the drawing room, they are horrified to discover that Mr Shaitana is sitting dead in his chair, stabbed to death with a stiletto.", "Any of the four sitting in the room could have done it, and it soon becomes obvious that all are equally suspect.", "Shaitana had previously made hints to Poirot that he \"collected\" murderers who had gotten away with their crimes, and Poirot realizes that his death is exactly what Shaitana had planned for his dinner party.", "It's four detectives pitted against four murderers: each one of them had the motive and the opportunity, but only one of them is guilty.", "Whilst the other three detectives go about the usual methods of deduction, Poirot takes an interest in the psychological aspect of the bridge game that the would-be killers were playing.", "\"Cards on the Table\" is one of the few mysteries that contains a foreword by the author, in which Christie explains that too often she's been told by her readers that most of the time all they have to do to identify the killer is to find the least-likely suspect.", "In this case however, all four suspects are *already* guilty of a crime, with an equal interest in committing another.", "As Christie herself says: \"they are four wildly divergent types; the motive that drives each one of them to crime is peculiar to that person, and each one would employ a different method.", "The deduction must, therefore, be entirely psychological.", "\" Perhaps more than any other Christie mystery, the solution to the murder is found in Poirot's insight into the criminal mind.", "Readers who are unfamiliar with the game of bridge may be a little cross-eyed at the constant references to the bridge game, though it should not impede the possibility of deducing who the killer is.", "Christie still \"plays by the rules,\" and does not overly rely on specialized knowledge.", "She does - as the title implies - puts all the cards on the table.", "This also marks the first appearance of Ariadne Oliver, who is a very transparent fictional version of Christie herself.", "With her tendency to eat apples while she's writing and her frustration toward her fictional detective Sven, Christie takes the opportunity to poke fun at several aspects of her writing career - including fastidious readers, the complications in getting a plot underway, and the distaste she has for several of her own novels.", "She's a great character, and pops up often in subsequent mysteries.", "\"Cards on the Table\" is one of the best Christie mysteries out there, with Poirot at the top of his game." ]

[ "I added this horn to my riding lawn mower.", "After a few weeks, it stopped working.", "I checked all the connections and they were all good and power was still being delivered to the horn.", "Upon further inspection of the horn, I noticed there was a center nut/bolt that holds the two halves of the horn body together.", "The nut had vibrated loose.", "I tightened it back up and the horn worked once again.", "I added some locktight to the nut to prevent it from falling apart.", "The horn sound is your typical motorcycle \"beep\" but it is certainly loud enough for the streets.", "Installation was easy with a power wire and a ground.", "I rated it 4 out of 5 because of the nut and bolt issue.", "If yours stops working, check and tighten the center bolt." ]

[ "Like many others I have played the first Fable and loved it so I was really looking forward to this.", "The game is still very good, but my main issue is that a lot of it seems to be copy/pasted from the previous game.", "Without getting into details I can say that some missions are the same just named different and the setting is changed.", "While some might say it's supposed to Albion but 500 years later it feels lazy on Lionhead's part to not give something that feels more fresh.", "However, if you never played the original game you'll be pleased with it.", "Also a major complain by many are bugs, I have not encountered any major ones just minor disturbances.", "Even so they still take a little bit away from the experience.", "It's not all bad though, as it has vastly improved from the previous entry.", "The best improvement is the combat system.", "It's much more fluid, fun, and amazingly simple.", "This time around I actually used a combination of all my abilities instead of just sticking to melee.", "A new and welcomed addition is the dog which asides from some bugs behaves very well and is really helpful.", "Also nice is too see that the decisions you make have a greater impact this time around.", "Overall, I recommend this game to anyone.", "The main thing to have in mind is to play the game without expectations and trust me you'll be greatly surprised." ]

[ "Money Bags is a board game for ages 7+.", "This enjoyable tool helps children start to understand how money is used and aids in solidifying a comprehension of the relationship between coins and paper money.", "The detail and size of the plastic coins are similar to real change, allowing for painless practice in identifying and recalling value.", "Included are recognizable one dollar bills, for use when a player lands on a \"bank exchange\" space.", "Extra players are easily added, as long as you can dig up enough real change to \"loan\" to the game \"bank\".", "The money amounts and the \"jobs\" posted on the spaces are meaningful to young children, enabling them to make the connection to real life.", "Play consists of moving a pawn the amount of spaces specified on the rolled die.", "The space the player lands on specifies how much money to collect and why.", "(E.", "g.: set the table 34) Next, the player spins the built in spinner to determine what coins can be used and whether the player keeps the money or gives it to \"Money Bags\".", "A player who lands on a space marked $ collects the coins from \"Money Bags\".", "Gretchen Thinks: \"I like when I get enough change to trade it for a dollar bill.", "\" (Age 6)\n\nWalter Says: \"This game is fun.", "Now I know how much a nickel is worth!", "I really like when I land on bank exchange because I can exchange one hundred cents for a one dollar bill.", "\" (Age 7)\n\nDaddy Declares: \"I like playing Money Bags with my children because it helps me to teach them how to use money; paying for things, getting paid for things and counting change.", "The game is long enough that it gives my children sufficient practice, but not so long that it makes them lose interest.", "We started using this game at an earlier age than 7 years old.", "\"" ]

[ "This game does have a rather addicting appeal to it, but it wears off after you beat it.", "First off, the adventure fields from the first game are gone.", "These were a huge take-down from the game because you could talk to people, go to courses and chao gardens without using an annoying map, and that you could find sonic emblems by simply going to a hard to find space and collecting it.", "It also added to the plot.", "You can arrive at one place and find an enemy there, leading into a boss battle instead of just being taken there after beating a level.", "Second, the graphics are good at SOME points, but are horrible at other points.", "Third, in some points of some courses, you just have to hold forward on the control stick and the character does everything for you.", "This is the bad side of the loop-de-loops and corkscrews: a lack of challenge.", "Also, some of the characters (Tails) might make you extremeley annoyed because of their stupid and corny lines.", "There are some good points to the game, though.", "Multiplayer can be unfair at times, but just barely.", "It is a fun aspect of Sonic games.", "Chaos are also a great aspect of the game.", "As a virtual pet, a Chao can like or dislike a character according to the way that character treats it.", "There are also races and karate for the chao, its skills raising with the animals it recieves.", "When Sonic Adventure DX Directer's Cut comes out, buy that, it has everything that was taken away in this game I am reviewing, AND more.", "Overall, if you have no history with any of the Sonic games, than rent this game before you buy it." ]

[ "My daughter received this toy for her first birthday.", "Yes, this is a bit younger than what the manufacturers recommend but she loves it just the same.", "Dora is one of her favorite cartoon so it was no doubt that she would be thrilled by this toy.", "It comes with a star, butterfly, bird, and frog that can be attached to the palm of Dora's hand.", "Dora will ask \"Can you find my friend who is yellow?", "\" and the child responds by placing the correct character into her hand.", "Dora might then give the name of the character/thing in Spanish and she even has a very catchy little tune she will sing that goes a little something like this:\n\"Hola Star/Frog/Bird You Make Me Soooo Happy!", "We all have something that makes us happy/\nI hope that you do too/\nBut the happiest thing about being happy/\nIs being happy with you!", "\"\nMy daughter dances, smiles, and claps the minute she starts singing this song.", "In fact, this was the first song she ever actively danced to.", "My thirteen month old is still too young to identify and place the friends into Dora's hand but she can push the button on Dora's palm to activate the song herself.", "With Mommy's help this toy has become a hit in our home." ]

[ "After hearing about this film for years I am happy to see it remastered and now on DVD.", "Indulge yourself in this basket of sweetness because the message Fellini conveys is significant.", "This film was originally made in 1961 during a time when experimentation was the rage.", "The movie reflects all that life was during that decade and sadly shows that we haven't grown much as a society since we still fall for immediate gratification.", "The magnificent Marcello Mastroianni stars as \"Marcello,\" a successful tabloid reporter who finds himself revolving in and around high society in Rome.", "Within Marcello's heart lurks a deeper fervor, but that passion falls to the seduction of excess.", "His dream to seriously write gives way to the lure of wealth and fame.", "Marcello wanders around in dream like sequences where he encounters people of all sorts, all unhappy and drowning in overindulgence.", "Marcello is loved by Emma (Yvonne Furneaux) but it is a love that exists on the verge of an urgent madness and drives him away.", "He uses Maddalena (Anouk Aimee) as his divergence and becomes convinced that sex is as powerful as he feels love is confining, but Maddalena is empty and her attentions easily swayed.", "It is inevitable that Marcello falls for the great American moviestar, Sylvia (Anita Ekberg), while trying to rescue her from the paparazzi and her abusive moviestar boyfriend.", "In the end Marcello discovers his life to be shallow and insignificant and as ugly as a washed up sea creature only to find the appeal of life in the youthful vigor of a young girl's wave.", "Fellini is a master at the art of filmmaking confirming the art of his mind with this complex yet extraordinary look at life.", "His vision can be confusing and even considered misleading if watched with a closed and shallow mind.", "Look for all the subtle nuances he leaves in his scenes such as the cleansing water of a fountain, the finality of a dead fish, and the gentle exuberant wave of youth.", "The actors in this film are outstanding conveying a sense of boredom and fear as they go about their indulgences.", "The smiles and laughter of a drunk only hide a painful reality and Fellini captures the losses with an insightful ability.", "This film allows you to delve into your own shallow areas of life, the passionate ups and the despairing downs, but if you live right you can walk away smiling knowing that life is certainly sweeter once you learn from your mistakes." ]

[ "The Sheikh's Chosen Wife by Michelle Reid\nHarlequin Presents # 2254 - June 2002\nHot-Blooded Husbands ~ Book 1 of 4\n\nLeona's scared witless when she and her father's business partner, Ethan are abducted.", "And then she's furious to discover that it's Sheikh Hassan ben Khalifa Al-Qadim, her estranged husband, who has kidnapped her.", "Hassan had reluctantly given Leona this year away but now there is unrest in the sheikhdom, and Leona is at risk.", "Releasing Ethan, Hassan keeps Leona on his yacht and makes her promise to return to him for the remaining months of his father's frail life.", "Leona knows that once Khalifa dies, Hassan must divorce her.", "She cannot give him the heir that he needs, and the other ruling families are eager for him to take a second wife.", "Hassan will not divorce Leona, as she is his other half but will he bow to the pressure and take another wife as is his right, or will he give up his right to be Crown Prince.", "Another emotionally powerful love story by Ms.", "Reid.", "Hassan's love for Leona runs deep and he will not give her up.", "Leona knows that he will lose everything if she stays and they do not have a child.", "Both Hassan and Leona are incredibly passionate characters whose love for one another wars with duty and responsibility.", "The secondary characters were richly developed as well.", "It was a pleasure to meet again Raschid and Evie from the The Mistress Bride and to meet Rafiq and Ethan who will have their own stories.", "Hassan and Leona's love story will remain with me for some time, and I'm sure I will be reading this one again and again.", ":D\n\nother books in this series....", "A Passionate Marriage - Harlequin Presents # 2307 - March 2003\nThe Arabian Love-Child - Harlequin Presents # 2290 - December 2002\nEthan's Temptress Bride - Harlequin Presents # 2272 - September 2002" ]

[ "Laura Griffin is new to me, but she's got plenty of books to dig into once you discover her.", "I'm convinced that if you're a romantic suspense lover and haven't found her before, you'll be glad you did.", "Unstoppable is a novella in her Tracers series.", "The Tracers are an elite group of people with cutting-edge law enforcement skills.", "Usually one of their number gets paired up with a local crimebuster and a full-throttle chase after a major bad guy ensues while sparks of romance fill the air.", "I gathered that from reading the synopses of the other books in the series.", "Unstoppable represents that formula to a T.", "Kelsey Quinn is a forensic anthropologist working a dig in Texas that suddenly has ties to a major crime scene.", "The novella actually leads to the next book in the series, Twisted.", "The male lead in the story is a battle-scarred and hardened SEAL warrior who's back in the USA after an op in Afghanistan went south and several of his team were killed.", "Gage Brewer doesn't know what he's going to ultimately do with the rest of his life, but one thing he isn't going to do is let down a former commanding officer.", "When tasked with protecting Kelsey from potential border crime lords trouble, Gage doesn't count on getting won over by her.", "Although the story is far shorter than a full-fledged novel, Griffin somehow packs in a lot of action and character development in the reduced pages.", "I sat down with the story a couple of times, got totally sucked into the world, the developing relationship, and the deepening mystery.", "That's what I read these books for, and Griffin easily delivers.", "Even though Gage and Kelsey's story comes to a close in this volume, I'm really looking forward to seeing more of them.", "Both of these characters are interesting and I would look forward to seeing them team up again.", "The romance is a big part of the story, but it's Griffin's development of the crime and the action that made me a fan of her writing." ]

[ "This was the very first call of duty I ever played.", "I have played this game over and over and over again.", "Times have changed , graphics have seriously been improved and over all story telling in games have gotten to the point its like playing through a movie.", "But this is still a great game to kick back and play , there are games released today that don't have the quality of game play this 2005 game has.", "Yes the graphics are out dated , but you are playing for the fun factor right?", "If you are , this is an excellent FPS to pick up cheap and see the beginnings of the great Call of Duty series.", "There isn't much to explain about this game , it's set in world war 2 and like most games at the time of its release , it is pretty historically accurate in its story and game play.", "I would say that if you are a Call of Duty fan and have not played this game you owe it to yourself to pick it up and play.", "it's a fun streight forward game that you would most likely enjoy.", "and if you would like , you could also check out the multiplayer.", "Even after all these years people are still playing this multiplayer.", "Now i'm not saying there will be thousands upon thousands online playing , but there is enough to find a match and have a good time....", "....", "....", "....", "....", "....", "....", "....", "....", "....", "....", "....", "....", "....", "....", "....", "....", "....", "....", "....", "....", "....", "....", ".." ]

[ "Milwaukee makes the best hand drills, PERIOD!", "It's miles better than others in its range.", "It's the only one in this price range with a metal gearbox.", "I had a Makita that was made by screwing 2 plastic pieces together, and eventually, the grease seeps thru and discolors the enclosure.", "This Milwaukee includes a side handle which is much more helpful than you would imagine.", "The drill is front-heavy and has a lot of torque, so you'll be happy you've got it.", "It also includes an extra set of brushes (which you will probably never wear out) that are user-changeable.", "The keyless chuck can be tightened at least as thoroughly as a keyed one.", "The hinged trigger is very nice and allows precise control of the speed.", "This drill was designed for industry and being constantly beaten up, I'm sure it will outlast me.", "I use it every weekend in the wood shop and have never found it lacking in any way.", "(And I'm picky!", ") Also, it's got grooves in the top sides for your thumb and index finger so you can get your palm right behind the chuck to push straight towards the work and squeeze the trigger with your pinky and ring fingers.", "If you're deciding on whether this is worth the $30 or $40 extra over an equivalent DeWalt or Makita, it is.", "The only way I'd consider getting a drill other than this one is if you drill nothing but large holes.", "If you plan on using it as a screwdriver, forget it.", "It's too fast by the time you get enough torque up.", "You'll twist off and strip screw heads, gaurunteed.", "You're best bet is to get a good cordless (DeWalt or Makita here) for that and keep this as your main drill.", "I cannot recommend this drill highly enough.", "Long-term addition: I've had this drill for a few years now and there is one thing I should mention.", "If you may need it for the type of work where you need to have one hand holding your work while drilling with the other, you may want to get something lighter and smaller.", "I think Milwaukee makes a Holeshooter that is not called \"Magnum\".", "It has a smaller motor.", "Anyhow, between this drill and my Makita 12V 3/8\" Ni-MH cordless things are pretty much covered.", "If I were to do it again, I would probably get the Milwaukee with the 1/2\" chuck & side handle for the heavy duty stuff and a good 12 or 14.", "4 cordless for everything else.", "Just keep in mind that the 1/2\" chuck on the Milwaukees won't take super-small bits.", "Feb 23, 2008 Update\nWell, I've had this drill for 8 years now, and I still love it.", "It still looks and performs as new.", "The speed range is perfect for woodworking.", "The only thing missing is one of Milwaukee's famous hard cases.", "The drill itself is easy enough to put on a shelf, but the damned side handle will not stay put if you put it down somewhere; it rolls all over the place.", "Milwaukee would do well to make the flared guard area hexagonal or something that wouldn't be so prone to rolling." ]

[ "Got it working with the Cingular Sync aka Samsung A707.", "People say I sound great on it and didn't realize I was wearing one and I have a car with a lot of wind-noise.", "Fit better once I cut off the loop.", "And I can see why people say it hurts after a long time or it may fall off.", "I don't intend to use it for hours or use it out of the car.", "So if it falls off, it will fall under the seats where I can retrieve it.", "The only reason to use it is in the car due to the state law.", "I turn it on before I drive and when the phone rings I put it in the ear and hit the button.", "When I'm walking around, I use the handset.", "Its my first BT device and it does what it supposed to do.", "Which is handle calls well while I drive.", "If you are looking for one to wear all day in the mall, this is not the one for you.", "Update Dec 12: I came up with a brilliant idea.", "Feel free to patent it.", "I went to Verizon Wireless in Circuit City and bought their Verizon black \"replacement ear cushions\".", "My ears like felt material better than rubber for some reason.", "My WEP200 now fits in my ear very tightly (won't fall out) and it feels very comfortable.", "The rubber covers that come from Samsung are what hurt my ears.", "I will never wear them again.", "It still sounds great and since the cushions are black they look great too.", "My WEP200 now fits as snug as a bug in a rug.", "And the pain is gone.", "I can wear these for hours with no ear aches.", "So this is the solution for me.", "Glad I thought of it.", "For those of you have bought the WEP200 or are thinking of it, spend an extra $3 for some ear cushions.", "Your ears will appreciate it.", "Mine did." ]

[ "If you remember the previous problems of MEDAL OF HONOR, like horribly choppish graphics and just some pesky peeves.", "Then forget em' all.", "MOH2 is all newly refined featuring more powerfully geared engines.", "Like riding a motorcycle and firing from it, and having your Frech Resistance allies next to you in the fight.", "The enemy AI is stunning with new abilities like jumping over walls, to guarantee a new approach every time you play.", "The new weapons consist of crossbows, Molotov Cocktails, and a Panzerfaust.", "Plus a camera when you go undercover as a NAZI propaganda photographer.", "Where the enemies stike hilarious poses to keep you laughing for hours.", "THE STORY\nOnce again you are a WWII OSS undercover agent working against those stinky NAZIS.", "In MOH remember the girl that briefed you before missios?", "Well you play her in the game, but it is a prequel because this was before she escaped from Occupied France to america.", "So Jimmy Patterson has not even been found by the OSS yet.", "You have to fight your way through france as a member of the frech resistance fo the freedom of every man and woman alive.", "Are you ready to rise above the call of duty?" ]

[ "I believe that in my last review of a Kindle game created by EA, I mentioned wanting them to create a Texas Hold 'em game.", "I guess my psychic abilities were working, because here it is, and it's another great game for the Kindle!", "Play career mode, play in tournaments (against 4 out of 6 possible opponents)....", ".", "there's even a one-on-one game, winner take all, that I was offered after winning my first tournament (I proceeded to lose all my previous winnings).", "This game looks very nice on a Kindle, and I have found no bugs during play.", "Even if you are not a great player, there is an adviser available during the game (by pressing the \"A\" button) who will give you suggestions on whether you should fold, bet, bluff, etc.", "Don't listen to her all the time, though, as she is just using common sense....", ".", "and we all know that sometimes you just need plain old luck to win a hand.", "One great feature of this game is the keeping of stats.", "When checking your stats, you can even see how many of each type of hand you have had during your history of play.", "Many PC poker games don't even supply you with those stats!", "Another thing I've noticed with this game: The opponents seem to make more realistic moves than in other PC poker games.", "It gets tiring in PC games when every time you go all-in, other players call your bet more frequently than they would in a real game.", "Not so with this version!", "More often than not, if you go all-in, unless the opponent has a great hand, he will fold (as is the case in most actual tournaments I have watched).", "I bluffed my way into a few nice pots doing this.", "If you have friends or family with you who want to play, there is even a pass-around mode, where up to four people can play at once.", "I haven't tried this mode, but I would assume that the game hides all opponents cards, depending on which player's turn it is.", "This could come in handy if others in your family want to play at the same time, yet you can't afford three or four Kindles.", "There's nothing like the thrill of going all in against Dad and beating his straight with your full house!", "Overall, \"Texas Hold 'em\" is another nice game for your Kindle from EA.", "Maybe I should suggest a MahJongg game now???", "....", "." ]

[ "Black Friday cheat sheet: 5 things to look for as you shop\n“There’s really no pattern when it comes to toy discounts ” said Trae Bodge a shopping analyst.", "“My advice is if you see a discount on something that’s on your list: Get it because it might sell out.", "”\n“TVs reliably are always very deeply discounted on Black Friday and Cyber Monday ” says Bodge.", "Best Buy for example is offering 50-inch Sharp TVs for $179.", "99 while Walmart has marked down 65-inch curved TVs by Samsung to $997.", "99.", "“Apple is known for not offering promotions but retailers are finding their way around that with gift cards ” Bodge said.", "“Black Friday is a great time to stock up on fall clothing ” Bodge said.", "But don’t worry if you forget a thing or two: Cold-weather apparel and accessories she said tend to be discounted throughout December.", "“Anything that sits on the counter you’ll see good deals on ” Bodge said.", "“Toasters slow cookers and food processors have become a popular category especially at department stores.", "”\nAnd while these might not be the flashiest items on your shopping list Bodge says they can make forreliable holiday presents - particularly for someone you may not know very well." ]

[ "I've been contemplating getting around to building a router table for far too long.", "I've been limping by with my tablesaw router insert.", "I had gotten a great deal on the Bosch 1617 Plunge/Fixed combo a while back.", "I thought that this would be a good pair, using the fixed base mounted in the table, with above table adjustment, and the plunge base for handheld use.", "The table is cast aluminum and it was as square as I was able to measure.", "The router mount plate is a strong cast aluminum piece as well.", "It shouldn't sag from leaving a router mounted as I have seen in some other plates.", "There are adjustment screws for each corner and each edge (a total of 8).", "This allows you to mount the plate perfectly flush of the table top.", "The fence is an extruded aluminum piece with adjustable MDF faces.", "It was square and true.", "Also included were two 1/16\" plastic sheets to slide behind the MDF for using the table as an edge jointer.", "This is a nice idea for someone starting out, but I prefer a real jointer.", "The power switch is a little odd.", "You lift a plastic lever to turn on a rocker switch.", "If you press down on the lever at all, it will shut off the switch.", "This should work well, but I can see a possibility of breaking the plastic lever.", "That would not prevent the switch from functioning, it would just be harder to turn off.", "The featherboards included will be usable and are pretty well designed.", "The storage area in one leg is a great idea, but it is impossible to put everything not in use in there.", "I will most likely mount this on top of a rolling cabinet with some drawers.", "I could also see eventually keeping the aluminum top and replacing the plastic legs with a cabinet.", "The top should last for a long while.", "Overall, I believe that I will be happy with this purchase.", "I think it is decent at the regular price and I would consider it a bargain with the total of 30% offers that were applied when I purchased it.", "I would check the Bosch site and verify that your router will fit this table.", "There is mention in the instructions about drilling holes for above the table adjustments of some Porter Cable and other routers.", "However, mounting holes are provided for many routers.", "If your router isn't listed, you would need to drill accurate holes to mount.", "If you aren't exactly centered, some operations on the table will be very hard to do (such as routing with a template and bushing.", ")\n\nAlthough this Aluminum top doesn't need paste wax for protection, unlike cast iron, it is a good idea.", "On my BT3100 table saw, the aluminum can leave grey streaks if it is not paste waxed.", "Just something to think about with this." ]

[ "As you know, Evo is very hungry.", "I have been charging my battery within only 3-4 hours after it is full with the stock battery - on a light use day.", "But when I use additional features than just phone, I had to have the charger on all the time.", "Came across this battery and thought let's give it a chance (as it is much cheaper than the Seido battery).", "Like many reviewers pointed out, DONT look for results on the first day.", "The battery has to be charged and discharged a few times before the extra life kicks in.", "I am now into the 6th day on the battery, basically use it during the day, start charging as soon as the phone tells you to, continue into the night and leave the charger on for the night.", "The battery life kept improving by the day - 6 hours first day, 8 hours next, 10 on the 3rd day and kind of levels off.", "I use Wi-fi, Bluetooth and streaming radio, Google Finance and Mail all the day.", "5 Stars." ]

[ "The first time I tried this shower oil was when I received a sample bottle in a beauty subscription.", "I have loved L'Occitane for years and always have a small Almond hand lotion with me at all times, yet I had never tried this before.", "I know...", "bananas.", "In the pamphlet it said that Allison Williams (the actress that plays Marnie on HBO's 'Girls') uses this as her shave gel and it changed her life.", "I decided I needed to try it as such too.", "I mean, it's okay as a shower gel and everything, but the lather doesn't last too long and it honestly feels almost wasteful to use it as such.", "So, instead of sudsing up my poof, I took some into the cupped palm of my hand and rubbed it over my leg like you would with a foaming shave gel.", "Lo' and behold...", "it creates a foam lather!", "Not thick and crazy like Skintimite or anything but enough that your entire leg is covered in a white foamy lather.", "I let it sit for a few seconds and then went at it with my razor.", "The result?", "My legs have never looked so freakin smooth, so even in tone, been so moisturized and soft with NO razor bumps in all my life.", "I swear on my Beatles vinyl collection.", "This is the best stuff in the entire world.", "I have sensitive skin and shaving is always the bane of my existence.", "I either get razor burn, or irritation from even the gentlest of shave products.", "Nothing has even come CLOSE to this in all my years of shaving.", "I'm 32, started shaving my legs at 13.", "I went straight to L'Occitane and purchased more.", "I now use this every time I shave, religiously.", "I will never touch a razor to my body without it again.", "It's pure magic in a bottle.", "I don't get people saying it absorbs into their skin well, or complaining that it doesn't moisturize well enough or that it's high priced almond oil....", "you know it's a shower oil, yeah?", "Says so right on the bottle.", "Emphasis on \"shower\".", "Okay.", "Just checking.", "Anyway, this stuff is my lifeline to amazing legs and everything else that gets shaved.", "Seriously, if you haven't tried it as a shave gel you're missing out.", "Go now and shave if you have it, or buy it if you don't and see.", "It's heaven sent." ]

[ "Ian Royak #19\n\nNFL STREET.", "prepare for a no mercy game.", "Man it is going to be a long day for the other team.", "dudes and dudettes.", "if you like footbal this is your kind of game.", "but the main thing that is awesome about this game is you play w/o all the pading but that is how we would like to play isn't itt.", "well i already play that way only w/o any pads what so ever.", "thank you for listening.", "Royak....", "....", "...", "OUT!" ]

[ "NBA Street Homcourts been around a while now, and its a good game to play over and over.", "NBA street series have always been one of my favorite sport franchises and Homecourt is no different.", "I bought this game back in March with no hesitation and never regreted it.", "The game is a lot of fun like past NBA Street games, but this one is a lil different from the rest.", "NBA street has always been famous for its cool smooth AND 1 type tricks like Back 2 Papa and all dat but this game takes it to another level, its not exactly a good thing but its a nice new thing that EA is trying, there is something called a TRICK REMIXER which changes the tricks a lot easier from holding the shoulder buttons and tapping square to only two buttons (The Square button and the Triangle Button).", "The graphics are of course the best right now and character models of NBA stars are better than ever.", "There are a bunch of new things like double dunks which are crazy and a lot of fun to do, the new gamebreaker which is a little bit harder to pull off than the Past NBA Street games but satisfying when you do.", "The thing that disspoited me was the lack of customization whcih was one of my favorite things that were added back to NBA Street V3, the customization is a lot more linear here with putting on only Jordan wear from shoes to tops all Jordan and nothing else.", "Its not very fun anymore to create a character.", "The new story mode for your custom character is very good, following the old formula, starting as a newb to becoming a local street legend, with RPG type elements like leveling up your skills and of course your character getting a personal Nickname.", "The Game has a retro type feel to ot from the music to the narrator and style of te game.", "There is online mode but not that many people play it (trust me).", "NBA Street Homecourt is a very fun game with cool moves, cool music and fun gamplay, altough not the best its a very very fun and great game that you should buy especially of you have a Playstation 3 like me" ]

[ "I PURCHASED THE COOK'S ESSENTIALS PROGRAMMABLE ELECT.", "PRESSURE COOKER (MODEL PC400) FROM [local store] RECENTLY.", "IT'S A DEAD RINGER FOR THE FARBERWARD MODEL (FPC400); SAME CAPACITY, ETC.", "I AM MOST PLEASED WITH IT, BUT WOULD PREFER A 6 QT.", "CAPACITY.", "THE RECIPES THAT CAME WITH IT WERE EXTREMELY FEW.", "I'VE USED THE STANDAR TOP-OF-THE-STOVE COOKERS FOR YEARS (AND LOVED THEM); BUT THE ELECTRIC IS GREAT (NO TENDING REQUIRED).", "THERE IS NO RACK INCLUDED WITH THIS MODEL (WHICH I'D REALLY LIKE TO HAVE).", "THE MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED A PLASTIC HEAT RESISTANT RACK FOR USE.", "GUESS WHAT; I CAN'T SEEM TO FIND ONE.", "DUE TO POSSIBLE ELECTRIC SHOCK, DIRECTIONS INDICATED NOT TO USE METAL IN THE COOKER!", "AS AN ASIDE, SAW A REVERE ELEC.", "PRESS.", "COOKER THAT HAD A STAINLESS STEEL RACK INCLUDED.", "ANY COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS ON THIS ISSUE WOULD BE MOST APPRECIATED." ]

[ "IREXIT: The Irish Answer to Leaving the EU\nThe event took place at the RDS Arena in Dublin Ireland this weekend.", "The event was organised by the EFDD (Europe of Freedom and Direct Democracy) group and featured guest speakers including Brexit campaign leader Nigel Farage Irish journalist John Waters Professor Anthony Coughlan Dr.", "Karen Devine Cormac Lucey and Councillor James Charity.", "The event was moderated by the EFDD groups communications director Hermann Kelly.", "After Waters’s speech UKIP MEP Nigel Farage appeared to discuss Brexit and the state of the European Union.", "The veteran campaigner stated during his speech that Brexit was the proudest moment of his career and he referred to the EU as a “con from the very start” and questioned what was happening in the politics of Ireland and who was representing the country abroad.", "Farage asked “What on earth is going on in the politics of this country?", "… How much more humiliated can the Irish nation be than for years being run by the Troika?", "”\n Farage also noted that Ireland was now a net contributor to the EU stating: “You are paying into the European budget and your Taoiseach said in Strasbourg the other week he is happy for Ireland to pay even more into the European budget… Are you pleased about that?", "”\nBreitbart London has published an exclusive interview with Farage which can be read here.", "Hundreds packed the RDS auditorium to watch the event fans of the UK MEP were present throughout the crowd some even donning T-shirts featuring Farage ’s face \n Farage left the stage stating that while it was now up to Ireland to decide their fate in the EU he would be happy to “hop on a plane to Dublin ” if he could be of any help in the future.", "Following Farage ’s speech the crowd rose to their feet giving the politician a standing ovation" ]

[ "I like this program because it offers an array of features that lend themselves more to the creative mind than Corel; but this is not to make little of Corel, which I also like.", "Perhaps I should phrase it this way - Autodesk is a great addition to any artist's tool kit and it enhances Corel.", "The one downside with this, and other programs, is that they should offer more instruction (say an 8-page booklet inside the CD case showing pictures of design in progress to highlight the tools available.", ")\n\nAnd being that I'm on a Dr.", "Who kick of late...", "and for those who may be of like mind and enjoy graphic design...", "consider this program your sonic screwdriver and Corel as your Tardis.", "Or, for clothing people...", "Corel = clothing, and Autodesk = accessories...", "and who among us couldn't use a few more accessories?" ]

[ "First week review.", "Pros.", "Not to expensive.", "Easy to get started.", "good printer to start with if you are unsure about 3D printing.", "filament carts keep your filament clean and spooled.", "Cons there seems to be some quality control issues.", "printer arrived with the 3d scanner turntable miss-aligned.", "so it gave error 0033 right out of the box.", "easy to fix by moving the print bead up manually.", "unscrewing the table.", "and re-indexing the turntable.", "if you need to do this look at the sensor and put the hole in the ring inline with the sensor.", "Next the x-axis belt was not squared up.", "this made it so I was getting out of round circles.", "again easy to fix.", "loosen the x axis bearing holder so you can move the belt the few teeth needed to square it up.", "then tighten the bearing mount back up\n\nHave to buy the filament carts from xyz.", "The eeprom chip that tracks filament use will leave you with a considerable amount of unused filament in the cart.", "on my starter cart I had about a 1/3 of a roll inside unused.", "Cant print clear/translucent filament\n\nthe xyz ware software is kinda glitchy it gets stuck slicing and doesn't free up memory once used very well.", "if it gets stuck exit the software and restart it.", "Bed leveling.", "This is real pain.", "Once you get it to pass well I wouldn't use the calibrate to level it again there are much better ways.", "look up videos on youtube on how to do so you will be happy you did.", "The scanner....", "..", "well lets just say I have not got a good scan out of it.", "so don't get the aio get the 1.", "0 instead and save yourself 100$\n\nYou can also void your warranty and flash the firmware to a open source firmware.", "that can be good or bad.", "If you do flash it make sure you know what your doing.", "YOU will need to set a lot of settings that XYZ already takes care of for you.", "Conclusion\n\nFor the price the Da Vinci is a great starting printer.", "Go with the 1.", "0 or 2.", "0 over the AIO." ]

[ "For those of you who never really got into Cool Boarders or Amped because going down big, not so amazing slopes with the occasional drop or ramp didn't really make you stand up and start shouting in amazment, SSX Tricky might be what your looking for.", "This game isn't realistic, but I say that there's no point in playing a realistic game if the developers forgot to add fun.", "If flying off a cliff and falling through a 200 foot drop while busting out every trick you have ever heard of (or haven't heard of) doesn't trigger any kind of change in your posture, cause the hair on the back of your neck to stand up, or even make you raise your eyebrows, you have no soul.", "Your character can get through wipeouts without a scratch that would have broken every bone in a real persons body.", "None of the characters are real snow boarders, but they all have a very distinct personality.", "The courses are great and strewn with jumps and rails.", "The heart of SSX Tricky is in the games tons of crazy gravity-defying tricks to throw into insane combo strings.", "Every time you pull off a trick, your tricky meter increases and if you mess up it decreases.", "When it fills up completely, you can preform your characters insane signature tricks.", "The races are fun but not nearly as good as the showoffs.", "You can spend hours playing the same course over and over trying to beat your high score or perfect your technique.", "Mulitplayer is also great.", "Makeing your friends cry while you pull off an Experimental over their head is a blast in showoffs and races.", "I never really got into the story mode, but playing through it unlocks new outfits, boards, courses, ect.", "SSX Tricky isn't the most realistic snow boarding game out there (ok, so it's not very realistic at all) but it's more fun than any other snowboarding game I've ever played.", "It's based on thrills, not realism." ]

[ "So yes, I too got mine in a semi-destroyed box.", "It had a second immediately internal box though that was in perfect shape, so that was pretty cool.", "I don't recall how the chains came.", "I think they were already connected and ready to go.", "The one problem I had chain-wise is the caribiners(sp?", ") are a little too small.", "I'm almost considering going out to a camping store and finding some heavy-duty ones.", "I'm sure weight-wise they're fine but they're just too small.", "It's hard to explain but when you look at it you'd know what I'm talking about.", "Also I have a really nice heavy duty bag rack, and I need to get somemore support weight on the bottom.", "That 80 lbs swinging around needs more than 150lbs holding it down for sure.", "I'm probably going to double that.", "I took out all of the extension chains which is really easy via like 3 caribiners(sp?", ") that are at all of the key points.", "So we just switched a few around and viola shortened it by about 7-8 inches, which was perfect height for my bag rack.", "I read a lot of reviews saying the 'softness distribution' is all out of whack.", "The middle section is exactly the same softness as my 25lb'er (maybe slightly more firm), so I have nothing to judge that on but it's just -pefect- for me.", "The top section I would never hit because it jerks my rack around.", "The lower section well...", "let's just say that's for when your hands / legs get a little tougher.", "I punch/kick there a few times a day to soften it up, and to toughen myself up.", "I'm sure it'll be fine some day.", "OH yea bottom line.", "You need to buy some serious, serious gloves for this thing.", "I suggest mid to high range gloves with some really good wrist wraps or your wrists are not going to be happy campers.", "Also don't think like, you're going to be punching on this thing for a half hour straight even with gloves on for a few weeks.", "You need to be taking breaks like every 10 min even if you're scaling up from a lower bag.", "Heat + friction + moisture = not good for your knuckles.", "Since this thing is so heavy your knuckles are rubbing against it a lot more, so yea, take good breaks.", "Don't be like me.", "Try punching it for 10 min, kicking it for 5 min, or something.", "Anyway I hope this helps.", "I think that's everything.", "I really enjoy this bag.", "Talk to ya'll later!" ]

[ "Pretty nice.", "would be 5 stars if the fit was a little better but its good.", "The material in these liners is almost identical to my old Weathertechs.", "As many have said, the front fit is pretty good but the back could use some improvement.", "The front snaps were a little tricky to line up but that’s a Chevy design I’m just not fond of.", "I’m thinking the front might be a little harder to remove and reinstall due to one piece design but you’ll have that issue with any brand that offers the over the hump protection.", "Helpful tip for the back sticking up on the sides as others and myself have experienced, try this: Install the back liner then climb in your truck and shut both back doors.", "Then tuck the sides down between the door and bottom trim.", "Exit vehicle through front without opening back doors.", "Try to leave them shut like this for a while.", "This should help them lay flat and take the shape of the bottom trim." ]

[ "1356 by Bernard Cornwell\n\nThomas of Hookton returns to life in the spellbinding second chapter in Cornwell's Grail Quest Trilogy.", "This time, Cornwell bases his story on the famous battle of Poitiers, held on September 19, 1356, between Edward, Prince of Wales and son of King Edward III of England, and King Jean II of France.", "The story starts with Thomas of Hookton, or Le Batard, as he is known, in a mercenary war with the Bishop of Lavence to avenge the count of Labrouillade, whose wife has abandoned him for the younger and handsomer Lord of Villon.", "After rescuing the count's wife, Bertille, the count cheats Thomas of his spoils and Thomas strikes back at the count.", "Chased throughout France, Thomas is given a task by his lord and protector, the Earl of Northampton to find La Malice - St.", "Peter's sword used to defend our Lord, Jesus Christ when he was captured in the Garden of Gethsemane - and bring it back to the English.", "The French seek the sword too, so the story narrates Thomas' adventures as his quest is thwarted at every turn and betrayal, by promises made and broken until Thomas joins forces with Prince Edward to defeat The French.", "The book is a pleasure to read.", "Well researched, well written - each change of point of view is clearly marked so that reader can follow easily.", "The character development is excellent - my favorite character was the picaresque countess of Malbuisson, an octogenarian at the convent of Saint Dorcas, who not only comes to Thomas' rescue, but also helps him decipher the clues of the saint who held la Malice - St.", "Junen of Poitous - and also manages to rob Thomas of a small fortune as he is forced to gamble with her to keep her entertained all night.", "I read the book in three days, and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys historical fiction as much as I do." ]

[ "I love this case!", "It is made from material that is flexible, yet won't get 'gummy' like some 'silicone' cases do after use.", "It slips easily in and out of my jeans pocket.", "The fun color makes the phone easy to find in the bottom of my purse.", "This case also provides a little 'bumper' of safety for the screen.", ".", ".", ".", "'cause I have been know to drop my phone.", "(Who hasn't, right?", ")\n\nExcellent seller.", "Great price and fast shipping." ]

[ "I love the High Heeled Mysteries!!!", "If you're into a good comedic thriller, and one that isn't always predictable, this is a great series!", "It gets a little redundant, at times, but it's also entertaining & a little bit suspenseful.", "You'd like to smack\"Maddie\" (the main protagonist...", "andsometimes antagonist, lol) because she's constantly putting herself in danger, and going against the advice of professionals.", "I can say, however, that the stories get better and better.", "I'm on book 4, and have found a new appreciation for Maddie's determination and drive, despite the fact that it often comes with putting herself and others in danger.", "You also can't help but to fall in love with Ramirez, the sexy cop who seems to have to rescue Maddie from herself.", "I gave it only 4 stars, however, because of the redundancy (Halladay \"re-introduces\" the characters & does a short bio about reoccurring characters, in each book.", "While I get the concept, for those who started the series from book 1, and not somewhere in the middle, it becomes a bit annoying.", ") The upside to this sort of style, is that you don't necessarily have to read in order to enjoy the books, and her recapping the events in previous books will make new readers back track to read those...", "Overall, Halladay's books are an easy & enjoyable read!" ]

[ "As I have purchased several components which are used together, I am reviewing them as a group and repeating the review across all.", "My time with the product is still very short, I can only provide my initial impressions.", "RAM products are ASTOUNDING!", "They do tend to be a bit on the higher end of the spectrum for this type of product; however, the old adage \"you get what you pay for\" definitely holds in this case.", "The things I love about this group of products:\n\n1 - Once the devices are in place and tightened down, they are stable.", "There is minimal vibration; and, it does not swivel around when putting the phone in the cradle.", "2 - The X configuration of the cradle grip allows for maximum air flow around the phone.", "My previous phone suffered overheating damage from being in a cradle in the sun for an extended trip.", "The RAM components not only allow for more air flow but the long arm brings the unit further into the car, just past the rear-view mirror, minimizing the amount of direct sun exposure during the hottest times of the day.", "3 - This is the EASIEST cradle I have owned for getting the phone in and out.", "I have the LG G3 currently.", "I currently own two sets of this product.", "One for each vehicle.", "The LG G3 with a case is a bit of a tight fit in the phone grip cradle.", "It is not horrible; but, I have to put it in on an angle then straighten it.", "I have purchased the larger grip version for the second.", "It is much easier to get the phone in and out.", "I have not yet seen a down side to the larger vs normal.", "I will keep you posted....", ".." ]

[ "The Beguiled is a very strange movie!", "No not David Lynch or Alejandro\nJodorowsky strange.", "I type strange for with the exception of\nUNFORGIVEN I have never seen THE MAN play such a dark character,I mean\nDARK!", "Drinking,wanting to perform RAPE???", "CLINT what are you doing???", "I think he was trying to show Hollywood and his fans there was more\nto him than the lone cowboy or the hero detective with the big gun!", "the Beguiled is a dark thriller with a SHOCKING ending!", "I really\nlove this movie and consider it ONE of his best(so does he in his\ninterviews)What I love so much is not just the directing,or story\nbut I love seeing the MAN in a EVIL role!", "So for you Bronco Billy\nfans or Philoe Beddoe stay away!!!", "For those of you who want to see\nClint lick his lips and grin like the DEVIL while a girl reluctently\ntakes her clothes off.", "This is the movie for you!", "Clint has never been\nmore WICKED!!!!", "And has a VERY surprise ending!!!", "Recommended!!!!", "!!!!", "!!!!", "!!!!", "!!!!", "!!!!", "!!!!", "!!!!", "!!!!", "!!", "NOTE:Don't let the LAME cover of the DVD fool you!", "This is one SCARY\nride!", "CLINT!", "OH!", "CLINT!", "What the HELL happened!", "You got EVILLLLL!!!!", "!" ]

[ "I found this to be an entertaining and enjoyable read.", "It is a relatively short novel and goes quickly.", "The character of Morgan Kane is compelling - he is a flawed gunslinger now serving as a Texas Ranger, with passions of gambling, women, and drinking.", "The story in Without Mercy picks up Kane early in his Texas Ranger days, and after losing his full stake in a poker game, Kane is ambushed, shot, and left to die in the desert.", "It has all been a set-up by the brother of a criminal that Kane had recently killed.", "The story continues as Kane struggles to survive and recover, and then hunt down and confront the men (and one woman) who set him up and tried to kill him.", "The Morgan Kane series of Western Adventure novels is being re-introduced to American readers, and the Kindle version of \"Without Mercy\" is both the first book in the series, and one of the first to be available in Kindle format.", "The novels were written by author Louis Masterson (pseudonym of Norwegian writer Kjell Hallbing) beginning in 1966, and a total of 83 books in the series have been written.", "They have been the best-selling novels in Norway, and gained great popularity in the UK and other countries as well, but the books were not distributed in the U.", "S. until 2011.", "This edition of Without Mercy is being distributed by the new publisher for the series, who has plans to offer more of the novels here as well as develop movies featuring Kane.", "The Kindle production of this book has some flaws.", "The breaks and shifts in narrative that take place within chapters of the book are presented continuously and without any indication, causing some confusion at certain points in the story.", "I've contacted the publisher to make sure that they're aware of the problem, and hopefully they will correct it in future Kindle editions (it should be a very easy thing to remedy).", "After enjoying this book, I am interested in exploring more in the Kane series.", "However, at the present time, none of the other novels are available in Kindle.", "Articles on the internet explain that eight titles have been published electronically, however for some reason they are not available here on Amazon.", "I'll update this review if and when they do become available, to provide links to the following novels.", "The publisher provided me with a complimentary copy of this novel." ]

[ "Gerry Rafferty put it all together on City to City.", "Stylistically, this album is all over the place and every song is a winner.", "The best known track is the classic \"Baker Street\", one of the most enduring songs of the '70s with perhaps the most memorable saxophone line in pop music and a strong melody and lyric that take you in immediately.", "\"Right Down the Line\" is a mid-tempo love song that is nearly as enduring and would also be a huge hit.", "The third single, \"Home and Dry\", would be a lesser hit but is just as impressive and memorable as \"Right Down the Line\".", "The album tracks are all top notch whether it's the Celtic sounds of \"The Ark\", the slow ballad \"Stealin' Time\", the rollicking pop of \"Mattie's Rag\", or the honky tonking title track.", "\"Island\" has a laid back feel with more sax to add to the mood while the closing \"Waiting For The Day\" is a joyous rocker.", "And as great all of the tracks are, and \"Baker Street\" certainly deserves its classic status, the best song is \"Whatever's Written In Your Heart\", a fantastic piano ballad with a heartfelt lyric and excellent harmonies.", "In my opinion, if this was released as a single, this could have took this album and Rafferty to another level.", "All told, City to City shows the pop craftsman, Gerry Rafferty, at his peak and is a must own if you love the music of the 1970's." ]

[ "Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga is the best new Mario game I've played in a long time.", "This time it's a role-playing game, which gives it a twist to the usual Mario game, and they even injected some humor in it which makes it very funny and even more fun to play!", "Both Mario and Luigi go on the journey together to find Princess Peaches voice, and you can play either one of the bros.", "at any time during the game.", "I am addicted to this game and am so glad that I bought it!", "I can't put it down.", "This is a must-have for everyone.", "It's not too hard, either, like I've experienced in the past with other role-playing games and have had to stop playing.", "Anyone will thoroughly enjoy this one- take my word for it!", "(This is not a good game for young kids who cannot read, though, since there is a lot of reading involved that is inportant in order to play the game.", ") Make Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga your next video game buy!", "Like I always say, you can never go wrong with [buying] Mario.", ":)" ]

[ "FIRST REVIEW (update below): The perch I was sent had a VERY VERY VERY sharp obvious spot where another part of it had been broken off.", "Will not put it in with my birds....", "may see if someone can clip and file it down, although it is quite a hard wood (might splinter).", "Not worth returning, but I feel this item was either VERY poor quality control....", ".", "or someone \"got rid of\" a perch no one else would buy.", "UPDATE - changed rating from 1 star to 4: Contacted company through Amazon.", "Was told \"Amazon shipped it.", "\" Company sent me out another.", "Put it in with finches and they love it.", "It is light, has grooves for little feet/nails and is smooth and comfy.", "Good product once I got a good one.", "Thank you to Bird's Love.", "Product would be a 5 star if not for getting a really bad one first." ]

[ "We just bought this toy last weekend.", "As soon as we saw it my husband wanted it for all the kids (six girls ages 2-16).", "We were disappointed to find WalMart was out of the double slide one that takes 400lbs, but bought this one since it was the last one on the shelf.", "Everything it advertised was as it should be: all the parts, quick set up and sturdy.", "After no less than 6 hours of continuous fun for our girls and about 6 or 8 additional neighbor kids that showed up, we had to call it a day.", "Clean up was a little longer, but then we waited for it to dry after my husband hosed it off.", "The only thing we did not count on was the amount of distruction that occurs with the lawn, from the combination of running and water, around the outside of the slide.", "We moved it once during the day and probably should have done so another time or two.", "It is very easy to move.", "The instructions say no extension cords, but we had to use one (an outdoor heavy duty one) so we kept it suspended off the ground.", "Additionally, it says to keep the motor from direct sun light for long periods of time so we put a side table over it which worked great.", "You do need a hose that will reach your set up and continuous water of course.", "Overall, we love it and can't wait until Sunday when we set it up again...", "however, we still wish we had bought the bigger one with two lanes for the additional $100." ]

[ "This book along with the Sword of Shannara by T.", "Brooks, are what hooked me to SF and Fantasy my senior year of high school.", "That was 1980.", "I've loved reading ever since.", "I personally think the first Donaldson trilogy is the best ever writen.", "Yes, even better than Tolkien.", "I've read the series twice and I'm sure I will read it again.", "It's pure fantasy, a pure joy to read.", "It's one of the first books I mention for someone who hasn't read fantasy to read, to get them hooked as I was.", "On a scale of 1 - 5 it's really a 6!" ]

[ "'Dalton' (Patrick Swayze) is a 'Cooler' / Bouncer' and is one of the best at what he does....", "'Frank Tightman' (Kevin Tighe) owner of a club called the 'Double Deuce' in 'Jasper' Texas, head-hunts 'Dalton' his club\nhas been dragged down in recent times by thugs, the price is right, 'Dalton' accepts the challenge.", "After assessing the situation he swings into action soon taking control of proceedings ridding the club of the drug-pushers\nand thieves...", "However 'Jasper' is run and more or less owned by the evil and controlling 'Brad Wesley' (Ben Gazzara) who begins not to\nappreciate the new-boy in town holding sway on some of the residents.", "'Dalton' doesn't go looking for trouble, however it tends to find him....", "..", "of course it wouldn't be a 'Patrick Swayze' movie\nwithout a touch of romance, this comes in the shape of the local hospital Doctor, 'Elizabeth' (Kelly Lynch)\n'Dalton's' friend and mentor 'Wade Garrett' (Sam Elliott) also a 'Cooler' turns up in town to catch-up....", "..", "Things have quickly turned nasty in town as 'Brad Wesley' turns up the heat to show who's boss, however when he orders his\nthugs to send 'Dalton' a message by getting to friend 'Wade' it gets personal for 'Dalton'....", "which will lead to a bloody showdown.", "The film starring the 'late' 'Patrick Swayze' could almost be considered a cult-classic....", "this an enjoyable drama with numerous\naction sequences on-board.", "There are scenes of an adult nature with nudity and the usual measure of colourful language...", "The film has had a good upgrade, the picture and sound quality is good." ]

[ "Grace Donnelly needs help from former boyfriend Nick Jackson.", "He is the security director of Saltwater Estates and she needs to look at the surveillance tape from last night.", "It is a matter of life and death.", "Miss Coco Chanel is missing...", "not the fashion icon, but the winner of last year's Fur Ball.", "Miss Coco is a poodle that Grace is watching while her 90 year old owner is visiting her brother.", "Grace has only 6 days to find the dog before the next Fur Ball.", "It also seems that the second and third place dogs are missing too.", "Nick tells Grace to forget about it and not bother Milt at the security kiosk either.", "Of course Grace does as she pleases.", "With the help of her pot smoking Auntie Beth, they devise a plan to watch the footage from the night before.", "That involves having Milt eat Auntie Beth's \"special brownies\".", "Hiding a large sleeping man still has me in stitches.", "Grace better be very careful or she could end up deep in dog poo.", "Things to ponder: Will Nick get proof of the wrong doings of Reverend Oliver Hathaway?", "Will the dogs be found?", "When will Nick and Grace realize they are perfect together?", "What a fun read.", "It is laugh out loud funny.", "The author has created a wacky cast of characters that are woven through the plot and keep you turning those pages.", "There are plenty of suspects to keep you trying to figure out whodunit.", "I hope the author is busy plotting and writing the next book.", "I can't wait to see what Grace will get up to next.", "So if you like your mystery with some cute pooches, then you should be reading Fur Ball Fever.", "FTC Full Disclosure - A copy of this book was sent to me by the author in hopes I would review it.", "However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review." ]

[ "First of all, I love this album.", "To me this is the best mid-80s synth-pop album ever made.", "I have collected many of the original 12\" singles, remixes and what not.", "This reissue was long overdue and is packaged wonderfully - with great liner notes and artwork.", "Received it from Amazon.", "co.", "uk last week.", "What does this reissue include:\n\n- The original (CD) album and the LP versions that were replaced on (most of) the CD issues.", "Nice inclusions include the mostly instrumental 3:09 version of \"Jewel\" (for those that get nervous listening to the vocal version of this song (I do) this could be a nice replacement for the CD version of \"Jewel\" in a playlist).", "Also included is the \"First Cut\" version of \"Dr Mabuse\", basically faded out at 5:00 and the standalone version of \"Strength to Dream\", which, though nice to have, does not hold its own to the version that was included in the 10:41 Dr.", "Mabuse album version.", "- A selection of remixes and additional versions.", "Highlights include:\n\n\"Do Well\", the 20-minute cassette version of Duel (in the 80s ZTT used the cassette format to create longer versions of their singles - Frankie Goes To Hollywood had some great ones too).", "Ultimately \"Do Well\" is not so much a giant remix as it is individual songs played consecutively.", "It includes the regular album version of Duel, a slightly altered full-length \"Jewel\", and a mashup of \"Duel\" and \"Jewel\" called \"Bejewelled\" (basically starts as \"Jewel\", switches to \"Duel\" for the chorus, then back to \"Jewel\" etc.", ").", "It also includes an instrumental passage called \"Wonder\" and a small excerpt from Duel called \"The First Cut\".", "Ultimately worth having, but due to its makeup of individual songs that are mostly represented in the same versions somewhere else, not as satisying (at least to me).", "\"Die Tausend Augen des Mabuse\".", "This is one of the 12\" versions ZTT released of this classic track.", "This version basically takes the 5:00 First Cut version (Disc 1, Track 14) and smears it out over 10 minutes.", "Please note that the \"Strength To Dream\" end-sequence of the original 10:41 version (Disc 1, Track 9) does not feature in this mix.", "\"Sorry For Laughing\" - Great 12\" - didn't know it even existed\n\n\"P:Machinery (Goodnight 32 Mix)\" - alternative single mix - sounds great\n\n\"Chase\" (Goodnight Mix) - alternative mix, which I actually like better than the album version\n\n\"Echo of Frozen Faces\" - longer version of \"Frozen Faces\", basically an added 6 minutes of instrumental passage before going into the \"regular\" Frozen Faces\n\n\"P:Machinery (Polish) - the original 12\".", "While I like it, the synthesizer sequence at the end of the \"chorus\" is repeated for about 2 minutes at the end of the song, which is a little too much for me to take.", "I created a \"fade\" version using editing software cutting it to 7:42 in length, but hey, everyone likes things differently.", "The \"Testament\", and \"Thought\" tracks are not so much actual songs as they are (instrumental) interludes\n\nWhat this re-issue does not include:\n\nDisc 2 only contains a selection of Propaganda's 1984-1985 output.", "Most of the \"missing\" versions can be found on the&nbsp;<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Outside-World/dp/B000B5KRAC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?", "ie=UTF8\">Outside World</a>&nbsp;release from Propaganda issued a few years back.", "This 2 CD reissue does not include:\n\n\"Das Testament des Mabuse (13th Life Mix)\", 6:35.", "Another 12\" of Dr.", "Mabuse, pretty similar to the \"Tausend Augen\" version, again no \"Strength to Dream\" sequence included\n\"Duel (Bitter Sweet)\" - the original 7:38 12\" Version of Duel - Great Mix\n\"P:Machinery (Beta Mix)\" - the fantastic 9:33 alternative 12\" Mix - quite different from the Polish mix on this release\n\"Frozen Faces (12\" version)- this is the 5:30 version, different than the 10:20 \"Echo of Frozen Faces\"\n\"Jewel (Cut Rough)\", basically Jewel with a-cappella intro.", "This version is included as part of \"Do Well\" on this release, but not as a standalone track\n\"Complete Machinery\", 10:56.", "An odd one.", "\"Complete Machinery\", similar to \"Do Well\" was the cassette version of P:Machinery, but only two \"parts\" are included on \"Outside World\" as part of \"Complete Machinery\": an instrumental remix of \"P:Machinery (Goodnight 32 Mix)\", which sounds great and \"Frozen Faces\" - the 5:30 12\" version.", "\"Das Testament des Mabuse (DJ Promo Version)\", 9:57.", "The third 12\" of Dr.", "Mabuse.", "This one is the closest to the album version and does include the \"Strength To Dream\" sequence.", "The outtro is a little shorter and different instruments are being brought to the front throughout the song compared to the album version.", "The 10:41 album version does remain the definitive \"Dr Mabuse\" in my book however.", "Other 1984-1985 tracks not on this release include \"Lied\" a short remix of \"Chase\", \"The Lesson\" a short (pointless) remix of Dr.", "Mabuse, and \"Femme Fatale\", a Lou Reed cover that seems completely out of place.", "All three of these are on \"Outside World\" as well.", "90% of the \"Wishful Thinking\" remix album released in 1985 is not on this release either, but these remixes, while nice for completists are easily trumped by the 12\" versions of each of the tracks\n\nHope this helps \"shine a little light\" on Propaganda circa 1984-1985.", "This is all great classic stuff!" ]

[ "I've only owned it for a few days now but so far so good.", "Works as advertised.", "Very much prefer it to the Mophie Juice Pack Air because of the grip material (it reminds me of magnesium camera bodies) and the added protection for the volume buttons and the off/sleep button on top.", "Pros: Great texture on the case; doesn't add too much size to the phone unlike the Otterbox Defender.", "Battery longevity capabilities.", "Many seem to list the micro USB cable as a con but I think it's a plus especially if you forget it and your friends all have Blackberry, HTC and Motorola cellphones.", "You can borrow their chargers to charge your phone.", "Cons: No glass protection for the front so if you drop it; the screen can still shatter.", "Adds weight to phone.", "Only comes in limited colors.", "A white trimmed version would have been perfect." ]

[ "Wow!!", "What a game!", "My girlfriend and I bought the DVD,\nSaving Private Ryan and I stated \"gee , they need to make a\ngame like this\".", "She stated they had and at was this game.", "It has a lot of scenes from the movie,even the extremly\nmoving scene of the first part of the movie,where the\nGI's are approaching Omaha Beach, I freaked!!!", "Being a serious\n1st person shooter,the shooting is a little different.", "Its almost\n\"real life shootin\" ,where its not quite exact.", "With most\n1st person games, you can basically shoot anywhere close to the guy,with this you have to be precise,its very realistic!", "No its\nnow trying not to get \"tied up\" playing this game.", "The first\nnight I played for 5 hours.", "GO BUY THIS GAME!" ]

[ "Little Women is an old classic that was simply begging to be re-read.", "I think I started the book so many times when I was in elementary school that I had actually memorized the opening chapter.", "Every word rang as familiar to my eyes and heart as a forgotten Christmas Carol.", "But, but I don't remember ever finishing the book -- until this time.", "It's written in an old-fashioned style, and a little harder to follow than some more modern literature, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.", "Even the rhythm of the words takes you back to a sweeter simpler time which was in reality a very harsh time in American history.", "For the uninitiated, LW details the life of four teen-aged sisters in the Civil War Era.", "Aside from their father being away from home during the first part of the book the war is not a main topic.", "It's all about the relationships between these sisters, their mother, their neighbor and later their budding romances.", "Take your time with this one.", "Read it slowly and savor.", "T" ]

[ "These are great acoustic strings.", "They're zingy and bright early on but not spikey, brittle or harsh.", "Right from the first tuning the low strings reveal nice round bass tones from thumb Travis-Picked lines.", "Strums are airy and open with drop D tuning sound especially deep and sonorous with these strings.", "The acoustic I put these on is an older Epiphone Masterbilt AJ-500.", "About 10 years old, the solid mahogany back & sides and solid spruce top have opened up and the whole guitar is resonant and full.", "I played a good 2 to 3 hours on these over 2 days and the break in so beautifully.", "The high end eases back, not so strident & metallic and takes on a cystal clarity with supporting mids and audible harmonics.", "You have to mute adjoining strings when tuning because any open strings will sympathetically ring out harmonics.", "They are that responsive.", "The Martin strings I changed to these were only 2 weeks old and frankly never, even first strum, sounded as good as these Ernie Balls.", "People debate how long you should go before changing acoustic (and electric for that matter) strings.", "I personally think changing strings every gig or every session is overkill.", "You'll hear from roadies of famous touring guitarists (McCartney's band, Chili Peppers, Clapton, Foo Fighters) that they change strings every gig.", "That may be easy to do when you're making $45,000 for a two hour show.", "Playing the blues club for beer & wings might be a tougher proposition to pull off.", "I feel unless you sweat very acidic sweat, which I've heard of, changing strings should only be done when you first notice they just don't feel, sound or tune right.", "The life of a string does alter the sound profile over time, but I like a set of worn in strings on rhythm guitar and straight strumming acoustics.", "If the wrapped strings get gunk in them or the unwrapped strings are turning black then change them.", "I use Finger Ease before I play which makes the back of the neck nice and fast and the strings get slick and fast without feeling coated or sounding muted.", "The spray helps prolong strings in my view and at under $5 here at Amazon I feel its like a mandatory guitar case item.", "Try these and many others and you'll find \"your\" strings.", "I've been playing for 20+ years so lots of trial and error has guided me to my preferences.", "The Martin strings on my acoustic before these were put on to try, I still like to check things out, but more than likely I go back to my favorites.", "These Earthwoods, especially the way the Ernie Ball acoustic.", "11's don't feel too slinky like some other brands \"Extra Light\" or.", "11 gauge packs can be.", "I love Fender 3550 Bullets.", "09's for my Strat & electrics but just got some Ernie Ball Cobalts to try...", "at $5 here on Amazon trying different brands occasionally to experiment won't break you.", "Just give them a good 2 to 3 weeks of solid playing before issuing your final verdict.", "All just my opinion of course, be cool..." ]