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[ "'Pigs on the Wing' 1 + 2 are two short stripped-down acoustic numbers by Roger Waters.", "They are two of the most beautiful pieces of work I have ever heard played on an acoustic guitar.", "Roger Waters' limited range lends itself perfectly to these tracks.", "\"If you didn't care...", "what happened to me\" Waters struggles with the last syllable but the effect is beautiful - you can hear the hurt in his voice...", "And then at the end of the second song we get a glimpse of the wonderfully absurd: \"And shelter...", "from pigs on the wing.", "\"\n'Dogs' is one of the all time most underrated tracks of Floyd's canon.", "The song is divided into a few different sections, running alltogether at 17 minutes but never feeling long.", "Gilmour sings the beginning part beautifully (also beautifully imitated by Jon Carin on Roger Waters: In the Flesh I might add) and then Waters comes in near the end to add his vocals.", "Gilmour's guitar work on this song is some of the most striking work I have ever heard...", "Simply an incredible song, and a highlight of this incredible album...", "'Pigs (Three Different Ones)' is reminiscent of 'Dogs' in my opinion, even if I usually prefer 'Dogs.", "' Still, 'Pigs' has a great melody and lyrics by Roger.", "\"Hey you, white house, ha ha, charade you are!", "\" Roger sings with a lot of gusto here.", "A fine piece of work.", "'Sheep' is the only song on here I don't love, buts not bad at all...", "It does rock, for sure, but it doesn't strike a chord in me like the rest of the tracks do...", "Of course, it was chosen to be on 'Echoes: The Best of Pink Floyd' so what do I know?", "A fabulous album.", "Recommended to all fans of Pink Floyd." ]

[ "This game was released to major hype back in the day.", "After the initial Zelda game rocked the gaming industry and Zelda II (which i think was better than the original) came out, fans were dying for this game.", "I remember this was also the first Zelda game i played.", "My sis was getting an SNES, and i told her to get the Mario World bundle but she came back with this.", "Ugh i was angry!", "But eventually i played this game and fell in love with it, and in love with the zelda franchise.", "When this game came out, it was THE game of all games.", "One of the best games of its era, and easily the best Zelda game for years.", "Only when Ocarina of Time came out on N64 was a new Zelda game crowned king.", "But this game was the top dog for a long time, and is still widely considered the best game of the 16 bit era.", "In essence it plays alot like the first Zelda only with infinitely better graphics.", "The dungeons are huge and challenging and fun, the bosses fun to beat, the weapons and magical items are cool, the side quests are fun.", "This game really doesnt go wrong anywhere at all.", "There are so many fun things to do...", "like when you buy the Zora flippers and you can swim all over the place, collecting heart pieces, upgrading bombs and arrows (quite expensive!", ").", "The colors are vibrant, and the music is excellent.", "I only have a couple of complaints about the game, but they are very minor gripes.", "Like, the blue tunic and the red tunic are gotten way late in the game, which isn't a bad thing, but you nearly get them consecutively.", "The blue tunic should have been available a little earlier.", "Conceding that, probably my biggest complaint about the game is the mirror shield.", "Its huge.", "It covers the entire Link sprite, and looks terrible.", "In essence, you can't really see link at all once you get the mirror shield, which is kind of a bummer.", "I'll also never understand why a \"golden cartridge\" edition was never released.", "At first, I would have believed that colored cartridges would not be available for the Super Nintendo, but later on the SNES would see a few colored cartridges such as the first edition of Maximum Carnage (red) and Killer Instinct (black).", "It is a bit puzzling, but I suppose it just was either not considered important or did not want to be done.", "However, other than that, i have no real complaints about the game.", "Im still in love with it.", "When you play it, you see why it was the best one for so long.", "Only when Ocarina of Time (one of the greatest games ever made, bar none) came out did it unseat A Link to the Past as best Zelda game, but it really is an unfair comparison...", "This game may appear slightly dated over the years, but it is still a fun game to play today.", "Let us also not forget that this game was widely considered to be one of the top (if not THE top) Super Nintendo game to ever be released.", "Oh, and yes, in the end you get the Tiforce." ]

[ "I simply wanted a machine that made a delicious cup of coffee and I wanted it HOT!.", "This is it hands down.", "I tried more expensive ones like Bunn some of the high end Mr.", "Coffees and others, and none of them can touch the Cuisinart DCC-1200.", "If you like your coffee hot Don't get the stainless steel carafe coffee makers, they just don't make piping hot coffee.", "I also purchased the Cuisinart burr blender and it works great.", "I would have purchased the Cuisinart maker that had the burr blender built in but it only has one setting.", "The stand alone unit has more settings than you need!", "It's great!", "I've over killed on research and this unit is the winner and is far ahead of the rest.", "Delicious HOT coffee!", "Not one regret!", "Oh one down side, I'm drinking way more coffee now!" ]

[ "I left a review regarding Petmate Purrforma jumbo, it was a smelly,horrible mess.", "Well, I got lucky.", "My PetSmart told me to bring the Purrforma back and they would credit all toward a new Littermaid and supplys for it.", "There was even enough credit left for 2 30# bags of the Nutro dog food I use.", "The Puurforma is so overpriced as well as poorly designed.", "I had the receipt for the Puurforma from the month before.", "I now have my 3rd multicat Littermaid and am very happy again.", "While not perfect, as litter cleaning will never be perfect, these do work well for me.", "I have one in the laundry room, one downstairs and the other at my farm.", "I have yet to find a cat that will not use this box.", "My cats at home are all over 10 years old.", "At the farm they are 2 years and younger.", "Hope this helps." ]

[ "G-SPOT 2 ENVY: THE 4TH DEADLY SIN was ABSOLUTELY AWESOME, and AMAZING.", "I was DEFINITELY SURPRISED with who was sitting in that chair, and was wondering if history was going to repeat itself.", "A REAL PAGE-TURNER, It felt like I was watching a MINI-SERIES on T.", "V. As each DEADLY SIN unfolds, it goes to ANOTHER LEVEL.", "I'm so HOOKED, and will be on PINS and NEEDLES waiting for the 5th DEADLY SIN, LUST.", "NOIRE, you're WEAVING an AMAZING STORY.", "(WHAT ABOUT MAKING IT A MOVIE OR MINI-SERIES?", ")....", "....", "....", "....", "." ]

[ "I love this recording and have listened to it again and again.", "Donna Summer's cover of \"State of Independence\" is inspirational, anthemic, but the musicians here obviously have a lot of fun as well.", "The title song is a wonderful tip of the hat to forties films.", "The Spanish singer, Ana Beln,was moved by \"I'll find my way home,\" a song which she covered on \"Geminis.", "\" \"Back to School\" is silly and grating, but provides comic relief.", "For me, however, the most spectacular track is \"The Mayflower,\" which beautifully captures the loneliness of human existence, the desperate need to leave the comfort of home, and the alienating effect of technology on our lives.", "A group of humans are marooned in space, unable to communicate with or return to Earth.", "Atmospheric music and the innocence of Jon Anderson's tenor are punctuated by a crackling of radio transmissions across vast distances.", "It is such a sad, beautiful work of art.", "For fans of Vangelis at his loveliest, there are a couple of other tracks sure to please, \"Beside\" and \"Outside of This (Inside of That).", "\" This twenty year old recording remains fresh and delightful." ]

[ "Instead of my having to use 2 products, actually 3 sometimes, I am trying this.", "I've heard of the company but have never tried anything of theirs.", "This is a light feeling cleanser that you can use to wipe away your eye make up too.", "Says usable for eye area and sensitive skin.", "Lastly, includes a toner..", "there is no rinsing required.", "Apply with cottonball.", "From what I can decipher from ingredients, besides the Vichy natural\"spa\" water..", "there is shea butter, liquid parafin, liquid cocoa something.", "This really does feel soothing and my face has not broken out.", "The biggest surprise for me is that there is perfume fragrance to this..", "is that a little weird or just my thought?", "To me it smells kind of like Eternity!", "I mean, love the smell but wow, surprised me that perfume is an ingredient." ]

[ "Alistair Maclean's bio-terrorism thriller \"The Satan Bug\" has lost none of its page-turning punch despite its 1962 vintage.", "The threat to wipe out a major city using a bio-weapon could have been ripped from today's headlines.", "Pierre Cavell, private detective and former head of security at Britain's Mordon Bio-weapons laboratory, is called back to Mordon when his successor is murdered at the lab.", "Cavell will quickly discover that a top-secret and incredibly virulent virus, code-named the Satan Bug, has been stolen.", "He is deputized back into service by terrified authorities.", "The headstrong Cavell will soon learn the theft was an inside job by ruthless men prepared to destroy London for their political goals.", "He and the police will race the clock down a thin trail of clues to a fateful confrontation with a killer surrounded by hostages, including someone near and dear to Cavell.", "\"The Satan Bug\" offers a formula plot, but Maclean manages to get lots of drama and suspense out of it with a distinctive hero, a twisting plot, excellent dialogue, and an absolutely nail-biting ending.", "Some of the set piece scenes are priceless.", "Fans of Maclean's novels will not be disappointed.", "Highly recommended." ]

[ "This is water with little bits of oil.", "It won't get very stubborn pieces of makeup or things that are waterproof or especially heavy, but with a little cotton or towel will get most of it.", "Left skin feeling much better than a harsh makeup remover.", "Great for traveling if you don't know what the water situation will be.", "My partner uses it in liu of makeup wipes when her face feels more sensitive, or when she put on lighter makeup.", "She takes it on all camping trips.", "This brand does not seem much better then our favorite Garnier for oily skin.", "<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Garnier-SkinActive-Micellar-Cleansing-Water-All-in-1-Cleanser-Makeup-Remover-13-5-Ounce/dp/B01MQ495N0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?", "ie=UTF8\">Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Cleanser & Makeup Remover, 13.", "5 Ounce</a>&nbsp;It reminds me a bit of witch hazel I'd use for shaving.", "Same sort of feel but not quite as drying.", "While no rinse is needed, my partner still likes to rinser her face when done to get rid of the perceived stickiness she feels sometimes.", "(I don't feel it.", ") Also our water is especially fresh and clean so no issues with that undoing the benefits." ]

[ "Ghost Recon has come a long way in a short space of time.", "There it was, at the start of Xbox Live, handing out coffee and biscuits to gamers, leading us round the online world that would consume our lives and sever relationships in the coming months.", "The second title was more glamorous, keeping in with the gritty tactical warfare that we've come to expect from Tom Clancy games, only with prettier graphics.", "Much like that good looking yet academic cousin we all hate and envy.", "And suddenly, there I was, standing at the top of a multi-storey car park with a rocket launcher slung over my shoulder and a smoke grenade in my hand.", "I'd already practised moving, strafing, taking cover, leaning and shooting before being shot at by an APC.", "Running behind a smoke screen, I was briefed by some guy in a helicopter to come up here and take out the armoured vehicle in order to move onto the next step of training.", "And with one stab of the trigger, all that was left was a burning lump of metal two storeys down.", "Command a group of 3 soldiers, take out a group of resistance, control an APC whilst under cover to blow up another vehicle, run and duck into trenches and assist the team in clearing the area before running full pelt for a hovering helicopter to get the hell out of there.", "Cue the whining guitar solo of an incredibly bad version of All Along the Watchtower by Everlast, and I'd just learned the basics of Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter.", "Welcome to the Xbox 360.", "It's the year 2013.", "Deployed to Mexico City on a joint operation to capture Mexican military officials involved in illegal technology sales with Columbian FARC rebels, things get hairy when Mexican soldiers hi-jack the public signing of the NAJSA (North American Joint Security Agreement) and capture the Canadian, American and Mexican Presidents.", "You're thrown into the action as the meeting falls apart, and it's up to you and your comrades to think on your feet to save the world.", "Again.", "We should be getting a little tired of all these Mexican and Columbian terrorists threatening to take over the planet in most of our videogames, especially with all the talk of wars and terrorists on TV, but when Tom Clancy gets involved things usually get interesting, and GRAW is perhaps the pinnacle achievement on his CV.", "There's little point in jumping around and avoiding the fact that the visuals here are just simply gorgeous.", "I'm a little scared to rave on about graphics in Xbox 360 games, what with all the power behind my wooden-patterned faceplate almost ensuring that all games will look kick-arse, but Ghost Recon: AW looks absolutely sensational.", "Mexico City has never looked so stunning, with streets detailed right down to curb stones, litterbins, postal boxes, public phones and foliage.", "Of course, the real purpose of these objects is to give much needed shelter, however temporary, during a gun fight.", "Parked cars are dotted around the streets, all with full-breakable windows and pop-able tires, so you're never safe when in hiding.", "The first level, for example, I'm on a highway exit ramp, slowly edging my way down behind cars.", "Zooming in on enemy soldiers patrolling the streets below, the graphics aren't strained, and I'm watching this guy slowly bore himself to tears wandering about, occasionally kicking stones before slamming to the ground with a bullet in his ear.", "Better still, a few moments after sending him to the spirit in the sky, I'm crouching next to the building where some of my stray bullets landed, and the bullet holes are still there.", "There's a cool puffing effect when bullets hit buildings and surfaces as debris is kicked up, much like when you see helicopters firing in films.", "Running across the street, a guy on higher ground empties a magazine in my direction, and all I see is lines of debris fly up in my face as I narrowly make it to cover.", "Did I mention that getting shot in the head is an instant kill?", "No?", "Well, you've got to watch yourself around the streets of Mexico, because Rambo certainly isn't welcome and wouldn't last past the first 5 seconds of the intro.", "It pays to plan ahead with the handy map allocated to the back button, shoot when the enemy is reloading and get team-mates to apply suppressive fire.", "Enemy AI is generally impressive, especially the way when you shoot into a platoon they all scramble for cover and fire back.", "Some fire blindly as others toss grenades, you can hear commanders yelling instructions and snipers will run for vantage points.", "Staying in one place just isn't an option, because you'll soon be out-gunned.", "The problem I found is there are still instances, although few and far between, when enemies will run at you from a blind side and pump lead into your body from point blank range.", "Surely the point of the game is to fire on sight, and not at touching distance?", "That's the single player mode though, and as fun and challenging as it is, a candle simply cannot be held to the multiplayer mode on Live.", "Up to 16 players can team up against or with each other with 8 a side, on search and rescue missions, capturing flags and territories or the bog-standard and much loved frag fest, in teams or every man for himself.", "The graphics still stand as strong as ever online, in particular one level at night on a tanker in the pouring rain is quite simply breathtaking.", "A few of us here at Thunderbolt Games met up and played for a few hours, this level one of them, and marvelled at its excellence.", "The sheer attention to detail is astounding, as when you enter a pipe for cover, bullets ring around in it and shake the screen uncontrollably.", "There are plenty of weapons to choose from to cater each profession, from riflemen to grenadiers, with various forms of sniper rifles, machine guns, rifles, and grenade launchers.", "This allows teams online to set up battle plans from the off instead of hunting down particular weapons on the map, and if you ever fancy a change then simply swap for any gun lying on the ground.", "Two firing rates, from one bullet at a time to fully automatic cater for pot shots from cover or burst fire for cramped locations, and thanks to Clancy's involvement, reloading and changing guns is realistic.", "No-more magazines lasting for hours, you can empty a clip on a platoon is mere seconds, then sit behind a wall yelling expletives as the enemy return fire and you're still scrambling to reload.", "It puts an emphasis on team play, with certain members firing when others are reloading to form an unstoppable force.", "It's all fun at the end of the day.", "There's not much more I can say without delving deep into the story and ruining things, or spend another 5 paragraphs telling how cool online play is.", "Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter is stunning, exciting, fun and exhilarating to play, a great example of the 360's power and online service and an essential title for all Xbox 360 owners.", "See you online.", "Over and out." ]

[ "So, this thing heats up quicker than I could have hoped.", "I am using it on a Sunhokey i3 3d printer which has a notoriously bad PCB heater.", "I resoldered wires and re-taped the old heater, but it still failed.", "It is important to understand that this takes a LOT of power.", "To be safe, I used a separate power supply just for this heater and wired it on with a 40a automotive relay.", "It works great that way.", "Issues:\nI tried to attach it with silicon adhesive and fresh kapton tape, but it is not adhering as well as I had hoped.", "I'll be replacing the adhesive with something else soon, but I mostly print PLA, so it's not a real problem right now.", "Notes:\n - On the Sunhokey I had to update the Firmware and change the bed thermistor to type \"11\" to get the right temp reading\n - The power supply I used was this one: http://amzn.", "to/2qXdOkT.", "I have it on its own power plug and I just run the 12v to the heater through the automotive relay\n- I used the 40a automotive relay like this: http://amzn.", "to/2q1cRmN" ]

[ "Ok here goes.", "I won't waste much time on the looks as you pretty much see what you get which resembles a $15 set of phones from the 80s.", "I'm ok with the looks if the quality is on mark.", "Overall these look pretty cheesey as the cords as well as the plastics are very thin.", "I worry about the plug coming apart.", "The sound is good and has nice bass response.", "Mids and highs are not over done as I like quality bass over cymbals thrashing etc, and it has a warm and acurate tone overall which I like.", "The fit is good and is adjustable,but tends to want to reset if you use the\"light\"pressure setting unless you take them off just right.", "They do fold up very well though.", "Overall they have a comfortable fit and quality sound.", "I wanted to write a review as almost all reviews praise these to god-like status in this price range.", "They are very good and yes they get better after a break-in.", "For this money they should be on your short list.", "It appears people have luck with these lasting for years and are a product really worth the price for once.", "Update 07/2012\n\nHolding up and sounding great!", "Update 07/18/2015\nStill rocking and impressing." ]

[ "My mom bought this wagon after Thanksgiving for $45 at Target, so the price was excellent, for this wagon.", "I had just put it together because it is a Christmas gift for under the tree.", "The directions were bad.", "It was mostly pictures with arrows, not many words.", "It took 2 days to put the handle on, and the handle was the hardest of the entire wagon.", "I tried it out and it runs smoothly.", "The seats go down so my son can sit in it like a regular wagon, or with the seatbelt.", "The only reason my mom bought it was so Icould walk my son around the neighborhood.", "He has been in a wagon before and loved it.", "I love it because I can put the groceries in and get all the groceries in the house in one trip instead of 5 or 6." ]

[ "I saw Stevie Nicks appearing as a guest performer in early 1997 in Phoenix.", "It was a great show that featured as the headliner Don Henley and his friends, Bruce Hornsby, Roger McGuinn.", "Timothy B.", "Schmit.", "After Hornsby opened by himself and then McGuinn, They opened the curtains for the show.", "Late in the program, Stevie came out and sang Landslide and Rhiannon, then she announced Fleetwood Mac's reunion.", "I bought this DVD here, the first day it was released...", "I'm just feeling like writing reviews on a bitter cold, snowy Omaha evening.", "I knew when I saw the MTV show that I wanted to buy a DVD (and of course the CD).", "Does anyone really have to read a review about this BLOCKBUSTER?", "Yeah, I liked it, it's easy to dance to, I give it 100 Dick Clark!" ]

[ "Wednesday morning I woke with a stomach virus.", "I had severe diarrhea and a painful, throbbing headache.", "I took two tablets of Good Sense Anti-Diarrheal (<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Good-Sense-Anti-Diarrheal-Loperamide-Hydrochloride-Tablets-2-mg-24-count/dp/B008Y5X3DE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?", "ie=UTF8\">Good Sense Anti-Diarrheal Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets, 2 mg, 24-count</a>) and two tablets of Good Sense Extra Strength Pain Relief (<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Good-Sense-Acetaminophen-Pain-Relief-Easy-Tablets-500-mg-50-Count/dp/B008Y5VORG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?", "ie=UTF8\">Good Sense Acetaminophen Pain Relief Easy Tablets, 500 mg, 50 Count</a>).", "I then lied down in my La-Z-Boy recliner and tried to nap in hopes I would be well enough in an hour to go to work.", "Within twenty minutes, I had to run to my bathroom for another explosive bowel movement.", "I took only one more tablet of Good Sense Anti-Diarrheal.", "Then I lied back down in my recliner.", "By this time, my painful headache had vanished.", "Fortunately, I didn't have another bowel movement until several hours later.", "I didn't take any more medication but did drink a lot of water.", "In the meantime, I was able to go to work.", "The Good Sense Extra Strength Pain Relief came to me in a small bottle that holds 50 tablets.", "The child-proof cap is easy to open.", "Simply line up the arrows on the cap and neck and push up the cap with your thumb.", "A thin piece of aluminum foil seals the opening.", "The tablets themselves are small, round and red.", "They taste sweet and are easy to swallow.", "I took two with a glass of water.", "The expiration date that is printed on both the bottle and the carton is 12/14.", "Please read the warnings on the box.", "Each tablet contains 500 mg of acetaminophen.", "Do not take other medications that have acetaminophen, such as certain brands of cough syrup, and do not consume three or more alcoholic beverages; this could result in liver damage.", "The Good Sense Extra Strength Pain Relief is comparable to Tylenol EZ Tabs&nbsp;], which I have taken for many years without complications.", "The Good Sense Anti-Diarrheal came to me in a flat, square box with a convenient reclosing tab.", "There are 24 caplets and each one is in its own blister pack that is perforated and easily separated from all the others.", "One can easily carry one or two in their purse or wallet.", "Each blister pack is easy to open at a notched end; directions are printed on each pack.", "There are four sheets of six blister packs.", "The caplets are very tiny and easy to swallow with a glass of water.", "The expiration date of 12/14 is printed on each blister pack as well as the box itself.", "Each caplet of Good Sense Anti-Diarrheal contains 2 mg of loperamide hydrochloride.", "Do not take this product if allergic to loperamide hydrochloride.", "Seek medication attention if diarrheal worsens.", "Be sure to drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration.", "Fifteen years ago, I didn't drink enough water during a bout of diarrheal and had to be hospitalized with an IV attached to my arm.", "If you pinch your skin on your arm and it doesn't quickly return to its normal position, then you are seriously dehydrated and need to go to the emergency room.", "Good Sense Anti-Diarrheal is comparable to Imodium A-D (<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Imodium-A-D-Anti-Diarrhea-72-Count-Caplets/dp/B000FVOMVM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?", "ie=UTF8\">Imodium A-D Anti-Diarrhea, 72-Count Caplets</a>), which I have kept in my medicine cabinet for years and have never had any problems with taking it.", "Both the Good Sense Extra Strength Pain Relief and the Good Sense Anti-Diarrheal helped me quickly combat my stomach virus.", "The former prevented me from becoming dehydrated.", "I was able to go to work instead of going to the hospital.", "These two medications are staying in my medicine cabinet.", "I have confidence using Good Sense products.", "They are FDA approved and recommended by pharmacists and physicians.", "This is not the case with many all-natural remedies that are actually dietary supplements; they have not been FDA approved and contain disclaimers stating that they are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any medical condition or illness.", "Joseph B.", "Hoyos" ]

[ "With 47 tracks, the EMI double-CD is the genuine 'Greatest Hits' album, and it is usually available at discounted prices, so if you want one sprig of Hollies in your collection, that is the one to pick.", "The current alternatives are this one and the Anthology album.", "The latter looks like the worst choice because it omits the earliest hits like Bus Stop and On A Carousel.", "That's like a Beatles collection without She Loves You or I Want to Hold Your Hand.", "This Sony disc has 13 tracks that comprise all the essential songs and sells at about a third of the cost of the EMI double-CD new, and about half the cost when used copies are compared.", "The insert notes on this disc are minimal; those on the EMI disc are much better.", "Go for this one only if you are really counting pennies, otherwise opt for the double-CD album.", "The group is still going, albeit with no original members apart from Tony Hicks, although Bobby Elliot is almost original.", "Actually, the lineup has changed less frequently than most perennial groups but for me, Alan Clarke was the essential member, and in his brief absence in the 70s and since his retirement, they are The Hollies in name only.", "Clarke's singing is their trademark.", "Graham Nash got more attention, because of his later association with Crosby, Stills & Nash (& Young).", "But Nash was never a great singer, in either group.", "The Hollies are light and frothy and poppy, but musically good nonetheless.", "They are very derivative.", "They are an amalgam of The Everly Brothers and the early Beatles.", "They were not in the vanguard of the British Invasion, but were an important part of the rearguard.", "They are great fun and very listenable.", "And let's not forget that He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother is one of the very greatest popular songs ever.", "That particular song absolutely has to be in your collection." ]

[ "I have a 1996 gmc jimmy that is having engine troubles so i stopped driving it until i either sell or repair...", "of course the battery ended up dying since i stopped driving...", "it was dead for 3 weeks.", "I ordered this battery tender for my motorcyle battery...", "but i decided to try to revive my truck battery with the tender...", "it took 3 days but if finally charged the truck battery...", "i put battery in truck and it started right up.", "Now the tender is back on the bike battery in storage setting...", "5/5..", "A plus." ]

[ "NRA Head Wayne LaPierre 's CPAC Speech Sounded Like Trump\nIt was to be expected that Wayne LaPierre the Executive Vice President of the National Rifle Association (NRA) would talk about guns and the importance of the Second Amendment during his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Thursday.", "But LaPierre also fiercely criticized institutions like the FBI and the mainstream media — and did so using rhetoric that at times sounded a lot like President Donald Trump.", "“Every day young children are being dropped off at schools that are virtually wide open soft targets for anyone bent on mass murder ” LaPierre said during his CPAC speech Thursday.", "“It should not be easier for a madman to shoot up a school than a bank or a jewelry store or some Hollywood gala.", "Schools must be the most hardened target in this country and evil must be confronted immediately with all necessary force to protect our kids.", "”\nWhile it has long been the NRA’s position that there should be more guns in schools to guard against mass shootings — “the only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is with a good guy with a gun” is a talking point LaPierre has used for years — LaPierre followed Trump’s lead during his CPAC speech fiercely criticizing the FBI for the Florida shooting.", "The FBI has acknowledged it failed to properly investigate a tip about alleged shooter Nikolas Cruz.", "Trump’s and LaPierre ’s attacks on Thursday also extended to the mainstream news media long a favorite foil of conservatives – and perhaps Trump more so than anyone.", "Just as the President has dismissed stories and even entire news outlets whose coverage is unfavorable to him as “fake news ” LaPierre lamented that coverage of the Second Amendment and gun control issues is unfairly skewed saying journalists “hate the NRA” and are “eager to smear” the organization.", "Speaking at the NRA’s annual meeting last year LaPierre said the media was constructing a “calculated campaign to destroy honest truth… to dictate how we should think how we should feel or how we should act.", "”\nAnd despite whatever daylight may open in the days ahead between Trump LaPierre and the NRA — on strengthening background checks raising age requirements for gun purchases and how exactly to change the rules around “bump stocks” — they agree on something else: that the NRA cares.", "“What many people don’t understand or don’t want to understand is that Wayne [ LaPierre ] Chris [Cox] and the folks who work so hard at the NRA are Great People and Great American Patriots ” Trump said Thursday morning on Twitter.", "“They love our Country and will do the right thing.", "MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!", "”\nJust hours later LaPierre declared of gun control advocates during his CPAC speech: “They don’t care if their laws work or not ” he added.", "They just want get more laws to get more control over people.", "But the NRA the NRA does care.", "”" ]

[ "I use this with the 100 watts ceramic bulb.", "No issues so far and I have been using it on the top of (but not touching) a flight cage daily for 2.", "5 weeks.", "The birds seem to gravitate toward the soft warmth and perch near it.", "Glad I got it.", "Product is as described and it works as it should.", "I have no issues with the clamp it is strong.", "The thing to be careful about is the metal dome, this will get hot...", "so don't just grab it by the metal after hours of use.", "They sell the lamp stand if needed.", "For my needs this clamp lamp works great!" ]

[ "I have an electric glass top stove (yuk) and this pan works very nice on it.", "Contrary to other reviews the heat distribution is not perfect on an electric stove but better than several other iron pans I've used.", "If you want near perfect heat distribution get copper filled bottoms.", "I got the flame colored pan and it is very attractive and presents as very high quality.", "The pan is heavy but I like that about it.", "I also like the two sided pouring spouts.", "This is very handy.", "I bought the pan for browning but like another reviewer, I now use the pan for all my sauteing and frying.", "Worth every penny I paid.", "I expect this pan and I to make many gourmet and every day meals for years to come.", "BTW - I find myself using lower heats with this pan." ]

[ "The Lamberts are an American family dealing with the universal themes of aging and its indignities, capitalism and its diseases, sexuality and its complications, success and its burdens, depression and its loneliness, family and its expectations and love and its disappointments.", "The characters are intense, raw and very very real.", "To the sensitive reader, the Lamberts are sad and harsh and disappointing.", "To the critical reader, they are all of that and much more.", "Whatever they are or however they're perceived, the Lamberts are one midwestern family you won't soon forget.", "Jonathan Franzen writes beautiful prose.", "He pushes words beyond their boundaries to draw interesting images of human experiences.", "You'll definitely appreciate his writing when you read the book a second time.", "The book, to me, is about life as a series of successive corrections: mental corrections, attitude corrections, language corrections, behavioral corrections, emotional corrections, moral corrections and economics corrections.", "It's the endles cycle of making choices, regretting them and correcting them with new choices that you end up regretting and so forth; It's a cycle that's become synonymous with \"growth\" and \"living.", "\"\n\nThe complicated and achingly familiar lives of the Lamberts typify that cycle.", "I saw a little bit of myself in the Lamberts: in Alfred's sternness, Enid's hopefulness, Chip's uselessness, Gary's madness, and Denise's humanness.", "Their combined failures and triumphs are epic yet common and their individualism is sincere.", "The Lamberts are reflections of people we know, including ourselves.", "Jonathan Franzen did a great job giving each character a distinctive voice and a palpable dysfunction.", "When I first read this book six years ago, I thought it was highbrow literature at its best, although I thought the writing at times ostentatious and needlessly protracted.", "When I picked up the book again this Holiday Season (since the story culminates with a family Christmas get-together,) I fell in love with Franzen's unusual writing style and the fleshed out auxiliary characters whom I neglected to appreciate on my first reading.", "I really enjoyed reading The Corrections this time around.", "Although the story is unapologetically raw and deeply sad, it makes a great Christmas read.", "I'm looking forward to the new Jonathan Franzen work of fiction and to the theatrical treatment of this story due for release in 2011." ]

[ "I got this case for my wife's Torch.", "She loves is.", "I don't like the feel of it, however, and it won't allow the phone to readily slip in and out of my pocket.", "My wife loves the feel of it and doesn't have the need for the phone to slip in and out of pockets.", "The slide on the faceplate of the cover allows the cover to open with the Blackberry.", "It attaches more securely than the typical faceplate (found on the really inexpensive covers and even on the Otterbox for the Torch) and does not pop off or have the four little attachment points that tend to break after a while.", "So in this regard, the cover seems to be outstanding for the Torch.", "My wife has had this for her Torch for over a month.", "Given the cost, satisfaction level for my wife and the improved design over similar products, I think this is a good value.", "If you like the gummy feel, then it is a good product for the $." ]

[ "Enchanted was such a delightful movie that we have seen it twice at the theatre, and can't wait for it to come out on video!", "What would happen if all of the typical characters in a Disney fairy tale (the heroine, the prince, the wicked witch, the bumbling servent, and even the cute animals with whom the heroine communes) suddenly found themselves in real life in current-day New York City?", "That's the premise of Enchanted, and it does it amazingly well.", "And it is delightful to see Disney lampooning all of its own stereotypical ideals!", "First, to be clear - the characters become real as they arrive in New York - this is not animation interacting with real life, ala Who Framed Roger Rabbit, but rather the animated characters become real.", "Thus the heroine, once arriving in New York, is played by Amy Adams, the prince by James Marsden, and the wicked step-mother witch queen (yes, all in one) by the always-wonderful Susan Sarendon.", "Heroine Giselle is sent to the real world by Prince Edward's (Marsden) wicked step-mother queen (Sarendon) on her wedding day, because Sarendon does not want to lose her position as queen of the throne.", "She emerges through a manhole in Times Square, and after a series of mishaps is befriended by way-too-practical-and-cynical lawyer Robert (Patrick Dempsey) and his young daughter Morgan (Rachel Covey).", "Prince Edward, played to perfection by Marsden as a sincere, but slightly vapid prince, follows to rescue his love.", "He is, in turn, followed by the queen's doting and dopey henchman, Nathaniel (Timothy Spall) and Giselle's equally doting chipmonk, voiced by both Jeff Bennett and Kevin Lima.", "Just about the only scenes which are even remotely of concern in this very feel-good movie are when, in a scene where heroine Giselle is having pigeons, mice, and cockroaches clean Robert's apartment, one of the pigeons unexpectedly suddenly gobbles one of the cockroaches, and a scene where Morgan tells Giselle that \"you know that they say, boys are only interested in one thing.", "\" Even there, when Giselle, in all wide-eyed innocence says \"What's that?", "\", Morgan responds \"I don't know, nobody will tell me.", "\"\n\nThere are also several scenes which find chipmonk Pip to almost be in peril - but only almost (although there is a visual of a sword held at his throat - also there is a scene where a sword is plunged into a bus - because Prince Edward believes it to be a horrible beast).", "It should also be said however, that the climactic ending may be too intense for younger children - it is very reminiscent of the scene at the end of Ghostbusters when they are battling Zuul on the roof.", "All in all, Enchanted far exceeded all of our expectations, and we cannot recommend it highly enough.", "Anne\n[...", "]\nMovie Reviews for Concerned Parents" ]

[ "<div id=\"video-block-R2070TJR5N5ZOM\" 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/C1pZT84WFfS.", "mp4\" class=\"video-url\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.", "ssl-images-amazon.", "com/images/I/91lHRoOPMVS.", "png\" class=\"video-slate-img-url\">&nbsp;this makes amazing popcorn!", "I got this for my dad for his 70th birthday and he and my mom loved it.", "It makes it so easy to make fantastic popcorn without such a huge mess.", "You just need this popper for popping, and then you also are able to use it for seasoning (butter or that coconut popcorn oil) You don't need an air popper for the popcorn then a little pot for melting butter and then yet another bowl to eat from.", "Its all in one!", "My dad and I used 2 TBl Sunflower oil to 2/3 cups kernels ( walmart brand) and then of course used the butter area to melt butter.", "It worked great and the popcorn was the best i have had!", "Let it cool a little before trying because when you first try it, it might be a bit chewy, but that's because its still steamy from popping.", "I will update on how well it pops mushroom popcorn, because those kernels can be a bit trickier to pop perfectly.", "It took forever to get here!", "took it 7 days to ship out, and another 2 to finally get to my door, but that's more on amazon than the popper.", "Also the popper did have a few scratches on the bowl part (hopefully they do not become more than that)\n*UPDATE* it pops mushroom popcorn perfectly!", "But you need to heat it up with the oil and three kernels, but once the 3 kernels pop stop it take them out and add the rest of the kernels." ]

[ "Sure, this trash can is kind of expensive.", "The thing is, when you compare the quality of this trash can to cheap-o models, it's clear why.", "The opening mechanism is vastly superior on this can.", "The doors open almost instantly with no real effort, the stainless steel magically resists fingerprints, and this can should last for many years.", "My only real complaint is the inner can's system for securing the trash bag.", "When the bag goes in, it's quite loose so they suggest you twist up the excess and jam it into this slot in the can.", "While this works, it's not terribly elegant.", "My other concern is the thin form factor.", "Obviously, it's great that the can can fit into tighter spaces.", "I'm just concerned that it will limit the kinds of trash the can will accept.", "It's just a tradeoff worth considering, depending on your application." ]

[ "Survival Horror.", "A lot of games claim to live up to this grand title.", "Few deliver.", "Condemned definitely frickin' delivers.", "You will be worried about your chances of survival.", "You'll be on your toes.", "Scared?", "Probably not.", "Tense?", "Definitely.", "Supplies are few enough and foes strong enough to really up the ante on you.", "There is no sense that \"Oh, this is just another generic bad guy coming at me.", "\" No, you see everyone as a real threat--and they could be.", "A couple of badly-timed moves or a poor decision can lead you to a quick reload, no matter how many similar baddies you've downed.", "They can all kill you if you're not careful--hence, the anxiety I mentioned.", "This is one of those games where you're torn between two ways of looking at it.", "Half of you is playing a video game.", "The other half is watching a creepy supernatural crime thriller.", "What some other reviewers--doubtlessly motivated by a sense of instant gratification--have described as \"dull\" or \"repetitive\" is--in reality--atmosphere and pacing.", "Your character moves slowly--you're always aware of your surroundings.", "There's no rushing through halls to engage the next enemy.", "Instead, you move cautiously about, checking dark corners with your flashlight, and listening intently for the sound of any footsteps that might alert you to the presence of a foe.", "Really, this is an incredibly cinematic experience.", "If you're a quick enough cat to follow the story (reading reviews, it seems like not all are), you'll get sucked right in.", "There's a crime spree going on, and you're an FBI agent assigned to a serial killings division.", "The game picks up on your most recent case--a murdered woman posed with a mannequin in a rotting building.", "Get used to the decrepit surroundings.", "The entire game takes place in creepy urban (and one rural) locales.", "You will periodically make use of your forensic tools to discover evidence and advance the story.", "Since it wouldn't be too exciting to spend time in a lab just to process it, you're equipped with a neat set of tools.", "Half of them work to identify evidence, and the other half collect said evidence.", "Once you've collected it, it's sent via cellphone to a lab and processed in mere moments (okay, so you have to stretch your suspension of disbelief for that).", "You're then briefed by your Bureau forensic nerd on what you've discovered.", "But you're not just any FBI agent, as you find out.", "You have certain talents.", "You have visions.", "Sometimes, you'll see the past, other times, the future--and sometimes you'll see things you didn't think existed.", "These vision sequences are the best moments in the game.", "You'll hear whispers muttering your name and the lights will seem to shine out brighter (think The Green Mile).", "Sometimes the visions are even quite useful.", "They'll show you where you need to look for evidence--if you pay attention--and give you clues about the story.", "This is the first game since Resident Evil that managed weapons properly.", "I could never abide games that bill themselves as \"Survival Horror\" and then give you a machine gun with 300 rounds five times per level, or let you carry one of every offensive weapon you encounter.", "In this game, you have one weapon.", "That's all you can carry with you.", "What you take is up to you--you'll find various implements laying around.", "Each has strengths and weaknesses.", "There are firearms, but (and get this) you can't reload them.", "Whatever ammo is in them is all you get.", "I LIKE this.", "It really adds an element of danger when you check your revolver and realize you only have one bullet.", "The best part is--and this is unlike any other game I've ever played--you will KEEP that revolver with the one bullet over any melee weapon laying around.", "Trust me.", "You'll want the power and range.", "And don't worry--one bullet is useful, if you aim it properly.", "One bullet in the right spot will take down most enemies in the game.", "It's realistic like that.", "The only mechanic that's a chore to master is blocking.", "It's not like usual--hold down a button and be blocking the whole time, no sir.", "When you hit the block button, you will block for half a second, then lower your weapon.", "If the block is poorly timed, you'll take full damage.", "This really adds to the tension of a fight scene.", "There's no way to be sure you're protected from an incoming attack.", "You're always on your toes.", "I agree that this game is a little short.", "I finished it the same day I purchased it.", "Still, that didn't seem to detract too much from my experience.", "I was just as satisfied at the roll of the credits than if I'd just seen a top-notch thriller in a theater somewhere.", "Oh, and let me say that the ending is actually worth the time you spend playing.", "It's a good five-minute-long scene, with a moral choice thrown in the middle (I won't spoil it, but here's a hint: to shoot or not to shoot, that is the question.", ")\n\nAllow me to reiterate one more time the power of the atmosphere in this game.", "During the next-to-last level, as I was making my way through the home of a serial killer, I kept realizing I was doing two things: holding my breath so I could hear better, and wondering out loud just how messed up this killer was.", "If you come into this game expecting a first-person shooter, forget it.", "It's first-person, but it's no shooter.", "Likewise, don't expect an RPG or anything.", "This is one of those games that's hard to categorize.", "The gameplay is different enough from most of its contemporaries that it falls into a category all its own.", "I made a comparison to Resident Evil before, so let's run with that.", "Imagine Resident Evil.", "Now make all the bad guys criminals and crackheads.", "Next, reduce the inventory space to a single item (don't worry; you don't need more than that).", "Finally, change the perspective to first-person.", "Throw in just a splash of futuristic CSI.", "Bam.", "Condemned." ]

[ "This game is a lot of fun.", "We bought it for our daughter when she was sick.", "It has become one of our favorite games.", "The gameplay is easy but entertaining.", "Both my husband and I enjoy the game.", "The game pieces are sturdy plastic.", "The cards are coated, heavy cardboard.", "The entire game is definitely durable, and the gameplay is so fun that it's a game we play a lot!", "I definitely recommend.", "We have another game buy ThinkFun too and it's a huge hit as well.", "I will buy more of their games." ]

[ "The older one gets, the thinner the hair, especially for light-complected people like me.", "Also, when aging one tends to pay less attention to fine details like the eyebrows.", "However, to me, the brows are even more important than eye-liner, which I gave up years ago.", ":-) But I insist on that perfect arch on the brow with medium width hairs.", "I can't stand the look of the very thin-lined brow reminiscent of earlier ages; thin lines tend to age the entire face, IMO.", "I see a lot of young girls who pluck their brows too thin, instantly aging them and detracting from the eyes.", "Hmmm...", "Since my brows are so light it's hard to pluck them just right, but I have a tool that helps with that too.", ":-) After I pluck them, applying this excellent pencil is easy.", "The color is perfect for my coloring--no reddish cast as some blonde pencils tend to produce.", "As excellent as this product is for me and other blonde/gray women, it's the shape of the brows that make a huge difference in the brightness of the eyes.", "I love this pencil...", "and the little sharpener that comes with it is a nice bonus.", "Highly recommended for fair-skinned, lighter-haired people.", "Reviewed by Betty Dravis, March 27, 2014.", "Author of \"1106 Grand Boulevard\"" ]

[ "(This review may contain spoilers)\n\nSo Duke and Mav (Maverick) are in a bit of a tight spot.", "They need rent money fast.", "Mav doesn't mind the way Duke displays affection and likes to play \"gay chicken\".", "But Mav is a little worried about his own growing affection towards his best friend.", "Once again this is a sweet drop of delicious manlove.", "Seriously what Evangeline Anderson does in 100 pages or less keeps her on my auto buy for m/m romance.", "Her characters are not only scorchers in the love scenes\nbut their feelings for each other are lovingly crafted so that you feel involved in the relationship.", "I think that is what takes my breath away.", "The complete abandon of the love between her characters.", "Even as they try and sort the confusing feelings they still carry the emotion with such fragility.", "So hard to display between men.", "Evangeline Anderson manages to do that time and again.", "Just amazing!" ]

[ "Oh Yeah!", "Yes!", "Yes!", "Yes!", "Yeah!", "The did it!", "Finally they did it!", "They released again \"Unfinished business\" which was the last album I didn't have from Danny Gatton!", "Yeah!", "My collection is now complete!", "I own everything Danny has ever recorded and published!", "I own the \"whole story\"!", "And what an incredibly story that has been!", "Danny was an amazing player, he was able to play every imaginable american music style with the best of them and probably better than the best players of each style!", "Jazz, rockabilly, blues, chickenpicking, surf, slide, acoustic, ballads, bluegrass everything, he could play everything with great authority and he hated to be categorized in just one of those kinds of playing because he knew he was able to play marvellous music in all those styles.", "Try to figure out that it happened in the nineties that Guitar Player Magazine readers voted him as the best country guitar player and he did never record a pure country album in his life!", "Talking about a spectacular player that could outplay every cat in the biz!", "But after all, he played something that was really personal out of all those influences.", "He play very good music not a bunch of licks taken from here or there.", "This album is among his best in my opinion together with \"Redneck Jazz\", \"Redneck Jazz Explosion\", \"Relentless\" with Joey De Francesco and few more.", "It's simply Danny at the top of his game.", "He was a living encyclopedia of american music.", "His '53 telecaster in his hands was able to produce some truly breathtaking rollercoaster music.", "He is one of the very few guys that have left me asking \"How did he do that?", "\" (to quote a very wellknown Eddie Van Halen phrase about Allan Holdsworth).", "I mean, \"unifinished Business\" is Danny at his best.", "And \"When he's on, he's probably the best there is\" (just to quote another wellknown statement, this time from Jimmy Page talking about Jeff Beck).", "Noone played the american music like Danny did.", "If you don't know Danny this one is a very good place to start.", "If you know Danny and you don't own this album you know what you're missing." ]

[ "I found this to be an excellent resource for myself.", "Living with ADD is joked about, but those who have the brain activity, might laugh along with you on occasion, but, more often than not, not so funny.", "This helps the ADD brain really focus on a task, and utilizes (in my opinion)the downside (short attention-span) as a positive...", "Repurchased this a third time....", "(I think it would make a great IPAD app, so that one could avoid needing a new one every 90 days, but, until then, this works.", ")\n*Lists are fabulous if you 1.", "can find where you left it, 2.", "use it, 3.", "see one, see two....", "This book actually is very focusing, I would 100% recommend it for anyone who needs to organize their time, focus on the goals, and make something happen...." ]

[ "This is the fifth Bluetooth headset I have purchased.", "Previous Motorola and Jabra headsets were harder to use, less durable (fell apart) and did not fit my small ears very well.", "The sound quality is great and when I first got this, I took it on a trip and used it to make conference calls from my hotel room, answer calls on the street and in the car.", "It is the best Bluetooth headset that I have purchased, as it was easy to pair, sound quality is great and the battery life holds up as promised.", "1.", "If you can, it is better to try on or look at a headset in real life before buying it on Amazon.", "All of these headsets fit differently.", "Or else you return it if it does not work well for you.", "(I did not buy this from Amazon for myself due to fit but I bought it as a present for my brother from Amazon).", "2.", "Less fancy buttons, the better it is as you can learn to use it easily and there are less moving parts to break.", "3.", "None of the Bluetooth headsets are outstanding as they are very small, so do not assume that it is supposed to do everything and anything.", "4.", "If a Bluetooth headset does not work well for you and you can not return it at a later time, pass it on to a friend who can use it.", "I purchased the Jawbone at full retail at an AT&T store (and they will replace it if it falls apart and you still have the receipt)as I could not find a headset with the right fit without trying it on (they have sample headsets that you can try) and I was leaving on a business trip shortly.", "However, as I noted, I bought this at Amazon for my brother and he LOVES it (had a Motorola and Jabra before).", "He wears it every day when he walks to work and in the car when he is driving.", "I don't use my headset except when I travel now as I have a car with Bluetooth and my phone automatically pairs to the car audio.", "However, I am sure when I travel, it will be used extensively (I carry it every day in my computer backpack and it is holding up well --- )." ]

[ "I bought this salad spinner when the one I purchased at Target broke.", "It had a pull cord that jammed, so I was looking to avoid that feature.", "This one works great.", "I normally do two spins to be very thorough.", "I spin once, open it up, take out the basket, tip out any liquid, shake the lettuce in the basket, reassemble and spin once more.", "If you're prepping a lot of greens, I recommend&nbsp;<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Progressive-International-LKS-06-Lettuce-Keeper/dp/B000OUY2QO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?", "ie=UTF8\">Progressive International LKS-06 Lettuce Keeper</a>&nbsp;to store lettuce for a week+.", "Also, this might just be me, but I'm not totally comfortable using the bowl to serve from as others have described.", "I mean, aren't you spinning off water that is removing dirt and chemicals from the greens?", "And aren't those chemicals and dirt thus being spun onto the sides of the bowl?", "It would make a nice serving bowl, but I'd probably wash it post spin and pre serve." ]

[ "In 1982 maverick director John Milius wrote and directed a sword and fantasy epic based on the Robert E.", "Howard pulp character Conan the Cimmerian.", "Though some changes were made to the character and his adventures to make a much more accessibe fantasy epic, Milius' Conan the Barbarian became a smashing success and ushered in the Age of Schwarzenneger.", "Milius had his leading man and an action-packed script with exotic locales to shoot the film at.", "Now all Milius needed was someone to compose a film score worthy and complementary to the character and the film.", "The person he ended up choosing to score his epic would be Basil Poledouris and it would turn out to be a very wise choice.", "Basil Poledouris' took on a different tack in scoring Conan the Barbarian.", "Instead of just coming up with music as a background to scenes in the film he opted to score the film as if it was an opera.", "Taking his cue from Wagner and Carl Orff (whose Carmina Burana was a heavily influence in the tracks Riddle of Steel/Riders of Doom and Battle of the Mounds), Poledouris created a score that could stand on its own as a piece of operatic work.", "His use of leitmotifs to sound the arrival of the main characters was reminiscent of Wagner's work especially that of Der Ring des Nibelungen.", "Conan and his archnemesis Thulsa Doom would have their leitmotifs intertwined in the tracks \"Riddle of Steel/Riders of Doom\" with their pounding drums, crashing brass and triumphant horn section.", "This motif would return once more in the \"Battle of the Mounds\" track.", "Another recurring motif would be the light and airy theme Poledouris came up with for what I call the introspective section of the film.", "This section of the score made great use of this motif which used less of the drums, brass and french horns in the more militaristic and martial beginning of the film.", "A trio of tracks made up this section with \"Theology/Civilization\", \"The Wifeing\", and \"The Leaving/The Search\" with the first of the trio being a light and playful tune smoothly segueing into the intimate and ultimately mournful middle track of the trio.", "The third and final section would combine the two towards a determined conclusion to Conan's introspection of what his decision should be in his quest for vengeance.", "Other tracks in the score adds its own personality to the story being told.", "There's \"Gift of Fury\" which starts off as a slow dirge to the aftermath of Conan's village being razed by Thulsa Doom's men to a gradual dramatic crescendo marking the end of young Conan's innocence and path to bondage and slavery.", "The other track of note which helped give the scene it was composed for a greater impact would be \"The Kitchen/The Orgy\".", "This track with its dual personality of Thulsa Doom's martial motif smoothly transition into a sensuous and decadent, albeit discordant theme showed the dual nature of Conan's rival.", "A nature both militaristic and disciplined, but also hedonistic and debased.", "This was one piece of the score which stood out to show Poledouris' great understanding of the characters and the subject matter he was scoring for.", "Poledouris' final score for the film works well within the boundaries of the story being told.", "It both complements the action and thoughts shown on the screen and enhances its dramatic weight.", "In fact, the symphony and choral work done in the score could be listened to without seeing the images on the screen with just the CD liner as a guide and the story would be easily understood.", "On its own the score would count as a great symphony which told a story through music.", "But when combined with the words and images crafted by Milius on-screen it takes on a greater dimension.", "Conan the Barbarian was a film that helped usher in Arnold Schwarzenneger as a force in Hollywood.", "It was also a film which showed that sword and sorcery fantasy could be done seriously and done so with quality in mind.", "The film and Milius' choice who to score it would resonate in the film scoring community for years to come as it showed that a film score didn't have to be just a secondary afterthought in the filmmaking process.", "Poledouris' score for Conan the Barbarian still counts as his best to date and remains the standard-bearer for fantasy film scoring.", "It's influences could be felt as recent as Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy where film composer Howard Shore uses Poledouris technique of Wagnerian leitmotifs to help tell the story as if it was an opera instead of just a film.", "A masterful work by a master of his craft that would live long after all the participants in the project are long dead and buried." ]

[ "This is a great game that really streamlines the terraforming / track laying process of a rails simulator and lets you focus on connecting different cities and industries and running trains.", "It's a casual train simulator with a fun and vibrant feel and it's a real joy and one of my favorite games.", "There's a lot of fun in this game, but it's flawed by some design and technical problems, even after the patches.", "What's great:\n\n- Fun theme, graphics, sound, and music\n- Very intuitive track laying that lets you focus on connecting things instead of worrying about tunnels, grades, bridges, and raising and lowering terrain\n- Lots of industries to chain together\n- Being able to buy or build industries, take over your competitors, etc\n- Scenario goals\n- Different sets of goods for different maps (France, North America, Gold Rush, Germany, etc)\n- They issued a free expansion pack with Christmas graphics, goods, and a scenario.", "Very high quality.", "What's not:\n\n- Random crashes when previewing laying track and scrolling the screen\n- Maps are pretty small and can be fairly crowded (crowded can be nice, but I often felt later in the game that I'd like a larger world)\n- Connecting different track lines is cumbersome.", "It can be so hard to manage that I don't bother unless I need more than 4 trains running to a station\n- The simplification of things comes at a price of detailed control over your track and stations\n- The game requires the CD to be in the drive tray in order for the game to start.", "This is annoying since I consider this a more casual game that I can pick up, play for a bit, and this is a game that I continue to play over the years.", "Bottom line: An outstanding game that I've been playing off and on since its release date.", "If you like casual strategy games, give this a try." ]

[ "The three stories in this collection are alike only in that they all contain a surprising twist (or two...", "or three...", ").", "As I began reading, I was initially distracted by the flat and somewhat stilted dialogue between the characters.", "As I read on, however, I became much more engaged in the story.", "The dialogue didn't get better, but the plot held my attention and I paid less attention to how the characters spoke.", "The second story, Hitchhiker, was also quite compelling.", "I found the dialogue equally flat, but the plot almost made up for that.", "The final story, The Bike, was extremely short and I didn't like it nearly as much as the first two.", "After two reasonable developed storylines, the last story seemed more like a rough draft waiting to be plumped out, or an unnecessary, last minute add.", "It had definite potential, but it was a disappointing end to an otherwise engaging collection.", "The highlight of this collection is really the crafting of the plot.", "Written to hold the attention and bring the reader on a thrill ride, the general plot is well-crafted in the first two stories.", "On the downside, there were some places where some of the events felt a little abrupt, which disrupted the steady flow.", "There is a bit of a narrator's voice in several places in the stories, and it didn't always feel like it fit.", "3.", "5 /5 stars (Full review @ MotherLode blog [...", "])" ]

[ "I like this wire.", "This is a new hobby for me and I am enjoying the different type of jewelry wire out here.", "The wire gauge is just right for what I want to accomplish.", "However, I was surprised at how small the spool of wire was when I received it.", "However, the wire does go a long way and I still have enough on each spool that I've ordered.", "I ordered in different gauges....", ".", "20 and 24; copper and silver.", "I am enjoying all the projects that I have completed with these wires.", "Delivery was excellent.", "I love Amazon Prime." ]

[ "I'm sure I'll get railed for suggesting the 90's were a bad decade for rock music.", "I'm equally sure that fans of 90's rock will get on me for suggesting a darling of the 80's, U2, had one of the decade's best performances.", "But sorry folks - it is what it IS!", "The opening riffs of \"Zoo Station\" are still amazing to me - other rock artists dream of coming up with a song opening as cool as this one, rooted in a seemingly lost twang of guitar fuzz, then turning into an infectious dance beat and finally coming together in a great tin-tinged Bono vocal.", "What the song lacks in substance, is made up for in its' amazing style.", "Then when we get into the real songs - the dark edge of \"Even Better Than The Real Thing\", the heavy fuzz of the album version of \"Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses\" and the sharp heavy pop of \"Mysterious Ways\" - we can see how the band's style had evolved while the lyrical form and musical composition remained tight.", "The showcase moment - which U2 itself didn't expect at all - is the simple, gospel-heavy \"One\", with it's simple call for unity.", "To this day, this song is the one (pardon the pun) that has given Bono his identity as he works for the eradication of worldwide poverty and disease.", "In a way, this song - and this entire album - feels like a tribute to John Lennon, with \"One\" as their version of \"Imagine\".", "All in all - another defining moment for one of the 20th century's greatest musicians.", "It ranks a mere notch below \"The Joshua Tree\" - but it's still well up the ladder from the best work of U2's contemporaries." ]

[ "i have liked nofx for 2 years.", "i have white trash 2 heebs and a bean burned.", "i want to buy it though i barley ever burn cds.", "i own punk in drublic.", "its one of my fav cds.", "most of their more popular songs are on here and there great a perfect government, linolium, leave it alone,the brews, many more.", "this cd is a must have for any nofx or punk fan.", "this is when they still had some ska songs.", "great cd.", "buy it!" ]

[ "I am not a wrestling fan, at all.", "However, a friend talked me into buying the game.", "With no expecatations, I think this should be fair.", "The game is a slower game than other fighting games.", "However, from what I have seen of WWF, it represents itself perfectly.", "WWF is not Hong-Kong Fooey fighting, it is stage theatrics that have calculated moves to entice ethusiams and support for a particular wrestler.", "The graphics are outstanding, and the sounds are great.", "Personally I have not won a match yet.", "I have only played about 20, and I certainly am gettting the hang of it.", "My advice is to understand what you want from a game, then decide if you want RAW.", "Think of it this way, if you really want a fighting game, get Dead or Alive 3, if you want the thrill and Fantasy of being a member of the WWF, get Raw.", "It is fun, and mixing it up with a couple of mates over a few pints, will only increase that fun." ]

[ "I have used another facial cleaning brush with minimal results.", "I wondered if the Clarisonic would do better so ordered this one to try.", "It comes with a facial brush and a body brush, trial sized tubes of gel cleanser and refining skin polish.", "It utilizes both a manual and a smart four-speed system for programmed cleaning of forehead, nose, chin and cheeks.", "Each area is cleaned for 20 seconds, and then a speed change signals you to move on to the next area.", "The body cleanse is timed for three minutes, almost enough time to use the brush on ones body.", "The unit is waterproof and comes with a charging cord and magnet that attaches to the handle of the brush (not to be attached when using near water).", "Ive been using the facial brush for a few days and can attest that it does a very good job of cleansing the skin and shrinking the pores.", "Already my skin feels softer.", "Time will tell if wrinkles become less visible, but I am hopeful.", "I haven't had the device long enough to give a more detailed review, but so far, I am more than pleased with both the performance and quality of the Smart Profile Sonic Facial Cleansing System." ]

[ "C.", "S.", "Lewis does it again in bringing Christian apologetics to a new height in the book Miracles.", "This is a must read for any serious Christian who is seroius about the faith.", "On a personal level I loved the book but only rate it a 4 star because it is not for everyone.", "Like the Bible, the depth of this book requires a gathering of two or more people to fully ferret out its depth.", "At the heart of the Christian message, C.", "S,.", "Lewis lays down a solid argument for why we should believe in a spiritual realm that goes beyond but works integrally with nature, as God intended.", "It is that interface of the spirtual into the natural which results in the out of the ordinary miraculous expressions that are the key components of the New Covenant and what the Hope in the Resurrection is all about." ]

[ "Starwars Battle Front II is a great game and any slight starwars fan would have no doubt about buying this game.", "On this game when you play campaign, Rise of the Empire, you start off as a Clone Trooper with your squad called the \"501st\" you battle just as you would in the movies.", "And instead of just taking over command posts and killing your enemys, like on the original Battle Front, the enemy has unlimited reinforcements so you better be quick because you only have a limited amount of troops and you now have objectives to do.", "Later in the game you turn into the Empire instead of the Clone Troopers.", "This game is almost like the first one, except now you can take the battle to space!", "To win space battles grab anything you can, a fighter, a bomber, or a transport ship, just get over to that enemy star destroyer and do anything you can to get rid of your enemy.", "You can either bomb the star destroyer from the outside or go inside and destroy anything you can by blowing it up.", "If you take a transport ship and land it in the enemy hanger that transport is a spawn point untill it is destroyed.", "On the battle field you have an opertunity to become a hero: Yoda, Obi Wan, Mace Windu, Darth Vader ect.", "Your hero does not last forever so you need to take advantage of the time you have by taking over highly guarded command posts or just wipeing\n\nout the enemy.", "Your hero has a time limit that goes down slowly, but when you get hit it takes a portion out of the amount of time you can use your hero, and when you kill an enemy a portion is gained.", "All heros have a second attack besides their light sabers, some have force lightning, others have force push, or force choke, and all the heros, equiped with a light saber, can throw their light sabers.", "The jedi heros can run very fast if sprinting, which is very usefull if you need to get somewhere quickly, and don't have a vehicle.", "Most of the weapons are still the same and there are new kinds of people you can be.", "Now instead of a reacon droid that your sniper or scout had before, they now have an auto turret, which is very cool and usefull when you need an extra gun or just somthing to guard a command post.", "The only small and very slight thing that disapointed me about this game is that you only can use flying vehicles in space and the planet Hoth, and that pretty much ruined Geonosis, But overall this game is still an easy five stars!", "There is no reason to rent this game just buy it because you'll be playing it by yourself and with friends all the time!" ]

[ "After the groundbreaking debut from the Wu-Tang Clan, Method Man was the 2nd of the 9 members to release a solo album.", "1.", "Tical - Great beat, Meth comes real nice, hook is good - 4.", "5/5\n\n2.", "Biscuits - Nice beat, Meth spits some nice ish, no hook - 4/5\n\n3.", "Bring the Pain - Nice beat, Meth tears it up, hook is good - 4/5\n\n4.", "All I Need - Great beat, Meth murders it, hook is good - 4.", "5/5\n\n5.", "What the Blood Clot - Good beat, Meth rips a nice verse, his verse goes for just under 2 minutes then he talks for the remainder of the song, no hook - 3.", "5/5\n\n6.", "Meth vs.", "Chef (Featuring Raekwon) - BANGIN beat, Meth and Rae tear this track to shreds, no hook but still great - 4.", "5/5\n\n7.", "Sub Crazy - Horrible beat, Meth comes nice, hook is good - 3/5\n\n8.", "Release Yo' Delf (Featuring Blue Raspberry) - Good beat, Meth comes real nice, Blue Raspberry does a great hook - 5/5\n\n9.", "P.", "L.O. Style (Featuring Carlton Fisk) - Good beat, Meth and Carlton come good, hook is alright - 3.", "5/5\n\n10.", "I Get My Thang in Action - Great beat, Meth rips the beat, hook is good besides the talking - 4.", "5/5\n\n11.", "Mr.", "Sandman (Featuring Inspectah Deck, The RZA, Streetlife, & Carlton Fisk) - Bangin beat, everyone comes nice, hook is decent - 4.", "5/5\n\n12.", "Stimulation (Featuring Blue Raspberry) - Good beat, Meth doesn't disappoint, Blue Raspberry is nice on the hook - 4.", "5/5\n\n13.", "Method Man [Remix] - Good beat, Meth rips it, hook is good - 5/5\n\nOverall: 55/65\n\n4 Stars\n\nThe production on this album was classic.", "It only had 1 weak track but besides that, it was great.", "Meth proved he was one of the best from the Wu-Tang by releasing this great piece of work." ]

[ "Dylan in full southern swing.", "Completely different than any of his previous work.", "And his voice!", "He is true country on this one.", "I really don't care for white country music, but this is a good-time album that begs to heard.", "Not politally oriented, or deep, but just old fashioned fun.", "Charlie Daniels of \"Devil Went Down To Georgia\" fame is in Bob's band, and Johnny Cash makes a guest appearnce on the remake of \"Girl From The North Country.", "\"\n\"Lay Lady, Lay\" is a classic, and \"Nashville Skyline Rag\" is a fun instrumental.", "Full of simple country love songs.", "If ya like mellow, southern Bob, buy this one." ]

[ "Here is what we learned from the new “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” trailer\nOf course the trailer includes an ominous monologue about \"raw untamed power\" (presumably from Supreme Leader Snoke to Kylo Ren) and later Luke Skywalker warning Rey that the \"raw strength\" she possesses didn't scare him enough when he saw it in the past (presumably with Kylo Ren) but \"it does now.", "\"\nYes we get it.", "Kylo Ren and Rey are both super-powerful with the Force and likely have some hidden connection.", "Pretty much everyone sees that one coming from a mile away.", "More interesting are the moments that do what great \"Star Wars\" movies have done best — reveal hidden depths in characters.", "Such is the case when we see Kylo Ren 's anguished face as he contemplates following up his patricide in the previous film by murdering his mother (although a recent interview by Mark Hamill suggests General Leia will survive).", "Or when we see Rey being tortured (perhaps by the newly revealed Snoke?", ") her body and face contorted in terrible pain.", "Or when we hear a tormented Luke Skywalker implore an unknown listener to recognize \"This is not going to go the way you think!", "\"\nMost powerful of all: When Rey says \"I need someone to show me my place in all this \" and Kylo Ren offers an outstretched hand." ]

[ "I have always thought The Wall was one of Pink Floyd's most overrated albums.", "Funny that I think their previous offering, Animals, is their most underrated.", "Perhaps the fact, with the exception of the opening and closing acoustic numbers (\"Pigs on the Wing Part 1 & 2\"), none of the songs are under 10 minutes long, and are better appreciated by prog rock fans used to 10+ minute long epics, which this album is almost entirely comprised of.", "While Roger Waters was tightening up control of the band by this point, it hasn't yet ruined the band, and it still sounds like a band effort here.", "I remembered when I was young, I was trying to understand what the meaning of Pigs, Dogs, and Sheep was all about, why would such a band be writting songs about barnyard animals.", "Until I found about about George Orwell and his second best known work (after 1984) called Animal Farm, and now the lyrics to the album makes perfect sense.", "The \"sheep\" are mindlessly obediant followers, the \"pigs\" are the thought police, and the \"dogs\" are power-mad violent manipulators.", "So the album is basically taking a slap at the predatory \"dog eat dog\" capitalist system.", "Now back to the music, Pink Floyd's role in the progressive rock scene has always been in question, but make no doubt the impact they made in that scene (such little known bands like Hawkwind, Porcupine Tree, Eloy, Pulsar, and many more owe to the likes of Pink Floyd), but I have to say Pink Floyd was progressive and Animals is essentially the last album in that style, as songs like \"Dogs\", \"Pigs (Three Different Ones)\", and \"Sheep\" clearly demonstrate.", "\"Pigs (Three Different Ones)\" also takes a swipe at Mary Whitehouse, but since I live in America, I know little of her, but she's supposedly the mid 1970s, British equivalent of Tipper Gore, more or less.", "\"Sheep\" is definately one of my favorites because I heard this long before getting Animals thanks to my dad owning their A Collection of Great Dance Songs compilation album.", "This is their only post-Dark Side of the Moon album in the 1970s where there were no radio hits, but that never bothers me, in fact, that's the reason why I like it so much, because no songs on this album had been ran in the dirt by radio airplay.", "Animals is to me Pink Floyd's last great album, and if you're a fan, get this album." ]

[ "From the outset, let me just say that this book thoroughly captivated me when I read it.", "I was hooked and I basically fell in love with Anna, as I suspect many other readers have done.", "However, did you read the introduction?", "I believe the Intro is written by the publishing editor.", "Fynn, the storyteller, comes to her shyly, I believe a number of years after the events allegedly occurred.", "I don't think he ever gives his last name.", "He pretty much disappears from the scene after that.", "I can't help but wonder.", "Is the editor being completely honest?", "Why wasn't Fynn more up front about his personal information?", "Was it just a timid desire to remain anonymous or was he passing fiction off as non-fiction?", "Part of me really hopes this was a true story---that there really was an Anna and she truly knew God.", "When I read what happened to her in the end, another part of me wishes that no precious child would undergo suffering or die in that manner.", "Whatever the case, the book reminds me that Jesus did say that anyone who enters the kingdom of God must have the simple, unquestioning faith of a child." ]

[ "This game depends on a persons particular taste and whether or not they have a pace maker or not.", "A love for a scrawny FPS will have you drawling at the screen as you back pedal down a vent shaft whilst spraying randomly into the face of the three aliens clawing there way along the ceiling totally intent on sucking out your brain.", "And of course if you're an alien & predator fan, then you'll have the same kind of liking to the scary atmosphere of the alien series.", "However, for those who like to be able to see what they're shooting at and like to stand and fight instead of leg it and shoot backwards, perhaps this is not for you.", "The game is clearly a scary thing to play - close the curtains and turn out the lights gives the ideal atmosphere and I suggest a good sound set up, and even better, headphones.", "You may have read other reviews that state how you can play as the Alien, Predator and Marine, and that is true, but I find playing as the human characters by far and away the most fun because there's nothing like pumping away with the shotgun at an alien with no legs left until it turns to liquid.", "Being serious though, the graphic content is excellent, the modals are well rendered (What you can see of them) and the lighting effects really make you wish the flashlight on your shoulder hadn't just run out of power.", "There is a massive array of weaponry with the marines and if you're the predator you have your nice long claws to enjoy and of course the famous shoulder cannon that the predator uses in the films.", "When playing as the alien you start life as one of those worm things, and then you eventually grow up into a fully armoured acid licking killing machine that can walk on the ceiling and cut peoples heads off.", "(Grose!", ")\nI often say to people when they say this movie is really scary that it's only a movie, how can it be scary?", "But I really can tell you, when playing on this game, you really will need a cloth to wipe the sweat off the mouse as you fight to stay alive.", "The scariest parts are when your walking into a semi lit room and you throw a flare in to see the room, but then as you carefully walk into the middle, you can hear the familiar ticking and scrapping sound, and then the radar starts beeping and before you know it you've turned around to locate the alien so many times you don't know where you are and all the time it's above you on the ceiling, and when you look up and see it looking at you, get that gun out!", "So as far as I can see, if it's scary games and FPS's your into, this is a good choice, of course there are others like Medal of honour and C&C renegade if you prefer a more skilled game more then the toilet treatment that goes on if you play AVP2.", "The multi-player is for on-line of LAN only, so there are no computer player options which I was a little disappointed in, because I like it when you can play infinitely against a computer especially in the hunt option where I could be a marine searching for a predator in the jungle.", "Never mind, the single player really makes up for that.", "The game is however a bit too short.", "Okay, it's still a big game, but to today's standards where anything under 20 hours of single player action is short, it has to be said it could be a little longer.", "But even though I've completed it, believe me, you will want to do it again on a harder skill level.", "And you can see why it's short compared to most, it's because of the details that's gone into making it, the levels are so big some of them, and some of the open spaces where you have to walk along this pipe over a 200 foot fall really make you see how long it must have taken to design this game.", "The levels are a little linear, but don't let that put you off because what true FPS isn't.", "All in all a great FPS which is the best scary game out at the moment in my opinion.", "Worth owning." ]

[ "Many reviews comment on the color scheme.", "At first I was skeptical about what they meant, but after using the program; yes it is a problem.", "I am going to cover that as well as several other points important to know.", "Back up your company files right before loading the new version 2013.", "It only takes a second, and makes your test drive easily reversible.", "You have a choice of jumping off of the diving board by loading the new version of QB 2013 by overwriting the old version, and then converting your existing company files but unconverting them, and restoring them is a major hassle.", "So the following is important to know.", "You can run both versions of QuickBooks (in my case 2010 and 2013) concurrently/at the same time.", "So you are keeping your old version of QuickBooks intact while you try out the new one.", "(They currently have a 60 day return policy so take it for a test drive) This is important.", "When installing it asks you, \"Do you want to overwrite your old version?", "\" If you want to test it out and not go through the rigamarole of reconverting, or restoring your old version in case you want to send the new version back, say NO by choosing the option above it in order to write it to a new location.", "They already have a folder designated to do that when you choose that option and it is called \"QuickBooks 2013\".", "Don't worry about choosing your industry edition; you can always change it later from within QuickBooks.", "Note: If you install it on more than one computer you must install the same industry edition.", "This way you can try QuickBooks without over writing your existing version, OR converting your current company files over to the 2013 version either.", "So play with the sample file, or do as I did if you are creating a new company in addition to the old one.", "So with both version running and open, if I have an order from a customer from one company I can process it without having to open and close companies to access it.", "In plain words I have one click access to both companies.", "So both Qbooks versions are open, and both companies are open at the same time.", "That is something you cannot do if you only have one version of QuickBooks.", "You can however have two companies open if you install QB into a laptop also.", "(They allow you one other install but only if you use the same industry edition.", "So for example if you have a manufacturing company and a retail business they have different industry editions)\n\nSo now onto the three pound monster; the color schemes.", "In 2012 you had the option of choosing an assortment of color schemes.", "You don't have that option in 2013.", "That wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't for the fact that they chose colors that create headaches; well at least in some people.", "I love the way 2010 looks.", "It is reminiscent of Outlook 2007 with its soft blues and grays.", "It is pleasant to look at and easy to read.", "2013 has the same icons and choices (how are they going to improve on something in any major way that has been through a zillion years of tweaking to make it Intuit-ive?", ") BUT they changed it slightly with the biggest problem as I see it (no pun intended) is they included black backgrounds with reversed out white letters.", "Our eyes get adjusted to that, and then on the same page they have these super soft letters on a bright background which is a seismic shift.", "I can see what they mean that this could give you a headache after awhile.", "So I thought I would convert it some by minimizing the left side navigation pane, which is easy to do with one click of the mouse, but the problem is that when you use any one of the features such as invoicing, credit memos, estimates etc up comes those screens with the same black header reversed out and you can't change that.", "On a cerebral-vision basis it is not conducive to reducing the workload, but rather increasing it.", "Your eyes and vision set have to constantly readjust depending on which part of the page you are focusing on.", "As soon as you open the program and spend a few minutes with it, you immediate feeling will be how do I change the black headers only to find out you can't.", "The headers also give you a feeling of the old DOS days; it is real basic and the level of graphics is Neanderthal.", "The rest of the work area is fine.", "I don't have any problem with soft lettering, or the nicely colored icons; just change the headers, and/or include some color scheme changes.", "What else is there?", "I have been using Intuit products since the DOS days in the 80's.", "Easy to use, intuitive, and great for small businesses.", "There is no way they are not going to fix this.", "There are too many people complaining about it.", "It will have a devastating effect on sales.", "Intuit is the best and I am sure they will be updating by re-creating the color scheme choice like they had in 2012, or at the very least go back to the pleasant default color scheme in some earlier versions.", "If they don't hold onto your 2012 version because they are going to become more and more valuable especially if Intuit stops making the 2012 version.", "UPDATE: Okay I am going to have to tip my hat because Intuit did \"correct\" the problem.", "Why do I put quotes around correct?", "I don't want to nit pick but I have to be critical.", "What they did with R6 free update (R9 is out now) is \"Company File Color Scheme\" option is introduced in the \"Desktop View\" preference to allow users to change the color of the title bar and the border of QuickBooks windows for a particular company file, which will help users to differentiate between multiple company files.", "This preference will be replacing the \"Company Color Flag\" preference introduced in R4 release.", "We are offering 14 different \"Company File Color Scheme\" options to apply on various company files.", "This is a user level preference, which essentially means that various users connected to the same company file can select different colors.", "(R6)\n\nThat was a copy and paste from Intuit of the improvement.", "What it means is that the title bars have been made adjustable into some really nice colors.", "My main concern was how the large black background area with white text was creating an eye set, if I can use that expression which was pretty bold, and then you had to re-adjust your eyes in order to see the fine print in lighted out gray in the forms etc.", "So it was a headache waiting to happen.", "At first I dismissed others comments but then saw exactly what they were saying, and had to agree with them.", "So what did Intuit do?", "They did not get rid of the large black background to the main menu on the left, BUT you can minimize that so it is a small border on the left side of the screen.", "Then they gave you this option to change the title bar color options with some beautiful colors, while at the same time changing the title bar titles themselves into all caps to help balance the visibility out.", "All in all it is very useable now.", "In all fairness in my 2010 version the invoices for example have black backgrounds with white letters in the inner title bars but the black bars are a lot thinner.", "2013 has large black bars still.", "BUT with the other changes it is very manageable, and I would now have to say that I give the whole program a triple thumbs up and 5 stars.", "I also must admit that the left main menu is easier to read with a black background and white letters, rather than a lesser contrast option so they did good.", "The fact that you can minimize that whole window, and then you are working almost exclusively in your color choice (and the ones they give you are beautiful) makes this a top drawer program.", "I am once again in love with Quickbooks, yes even the 2013 version." ]

[ "I enjoyed this game because it actually had a story.", "Yeah, it was really cheesy, but it fit and ended nicely.", "Rouge and Shadow are nice additions to the series because they appeal to the older Sonic crowd.", "They keep the game from being too cute or annoying.", "And...", "there's no Big!", "-A major plus!", "Basically, you play as all the characters who don't squeak, or use the word, \"duh,\" when they talk.", "Though that didn't make the dialogue any less corny.", "Still, it had some nice characterization.", "Each level matched the personality of its character- For example: The dark story gave you levels with ominous music and opportunities to blow up military bases, while the hero story gave you uppity, smooth music, and chances to beat up the bad guys.", "Not just that, but if you don't like Sonic, you can deck him a couple times as Shadow, and if you don't like Shadow, you can deck him a couple times as Sonic.", "This goes for every character and their foe.", "Also, if you get sick of fighting, or racing, or combat, or searching, you can go into the chao garden and play chao-sims.", "And, even after you beat the game, you can chao-sim until the cows come home, which is what I did.", "So, to sum it up, this game has good characterization by the means of fitting levels and music, a chance to be both- bad and good, and a fun simulation game on the side for when you get sick of the action." ]

[ "Very sturdy, nice compact design, and made of crush-proof plastic.", "Air-tight as well.", "Great case.", "I knocked off one star because I'm skeptical that the little plastic holders inside the case will last the long haul, especially for a DJ who will actually use this for transporting cartridges.", "Also, it seems that this case doesn't like certain brand headshell shapes.", "The vertical height inside the case is narrow.", "For example, if you use a Technics headshell with a 4 gram weight on top of the headshell, the weight will touch the upper lid when you close the case, putting pressure on the plastic holder inside the case.", "So, you will need to remove the weight when storing the headshell in the case.", "Not a big deal, but Shure may want to extend the vertical height in future revisions of this case.", "A small area to store items like extra weights, headshell covers, etc.", ", would be a welcome addition.", "Myself, I'm an audiophile who just wanted a convenient place to store my headshells at home, and I use only Technics headshells, so for me, this case is perfect.", "I prefer this case to the other DJ cartridge cases out there, like the Odyssey cases, for example.", "The only alternative that I found (for my needs) is the awesome-looking Audio-Technica AT6280 cartridge case, with an equally awesome price tag ($250-300).", "So for now, this Shure case will do the job.", "An excellent case for its relatively low price.", "Also, this case is actually MADE IN THE USA.", "Kudos to Shure for keeping the manufacturing at home.", "Recommended." ]

[ "Turned at Dark is a short novella/prequel to the exciting Shadow Falls series.", "Its about 32 pages so I don't want to give too much away.", "This novella is the story of how Della went from carrier to vampire in one wild night.", "She encounters someone she thought was dead who changes her life unintentionally turning her into a vampire.", "She will be forced to choose between faking her death or heading off to Shadow Falls.", "The choice is up to her and shes running out of time.", "I actually read the first book before reading the novella so I already liked Della.", "It was interesting to read about Dellas story.", "Shes easy to connect with and you cant help cheering her on as she handles becoming a vampire.", "She deals with it better than I would, because Id be freaking out.", "I like the concept for the supernatural community they are hidden but the students attend a supernatural school, and learn to live with the non-supernatural.", "Its a captivating quick read.", "I wasn't able to put down.", "I also think the idea of being able to read brainwaves is really clever.", "This series has a lot of promise and I plan to read the rest this month." ]

[ "These are probably the best headphones you will ever buy.", "These might also be the last pair of headphones you will ever buy.", "The biggest draw of the HD 600's is that they scale extraordinarily well.", "Even with just my Xonar Essence ST (set on highest gain), they sound amazing.", "Of course, one can unlock more by using a high quality external amp and dac, but no other cans will sound as phenomenal on lower end setups.", "The HD 600's are an investment; they will sound better and better as you upgrade your other sound components, but note that even just my ST powers them magically, and I see no reason to upgrade currently.", "Also, do not be fooled by the \"Sennheiser Veil\".", "It does not exist.", "No really, it doesn't.", "The HD 600's offer plenty of clear, accurate bass; and this is coming from someone whose on the go headphones are Audio-Technica M50's, a pair of headphones known for being bass heavy.", "I listen to various Death Metal sub-genres (melodic, progressive, technical, etc.", ") as well as K-Pop and J-Pop, all losslessly and some 24bit/192khz where available.", "For both genres, I consider myself enjoying my music more.", "I am able to listen to music for more than 8 hours straight with no discomfort or fatigue from listening.", "These headphones are incredibly comfortable and very much suited for extended use.", "The price is astounding for the product.", "At $400, it is a steal.", "Do yourself a favor and pick a pair of these up.", "You will not regret it, I assure you." ]

[ "Gun for Xbox 360, while not outstanding, is a solid game that delivers a well-written story, memorable characters, and addictive gameplay.", "The story, which is full of betrayal, revenge, and Wild West panache and style, will motivate you to play through to the end.", "In it, you are Colton White, son of Ned White, a hunter and trapper with a secret he needs to tell you.", "But before he can, he is mortally wounded in a ferryboat massacre; as he dies, he bequeaths to you a mysterious token and instructions to present it to a person he knows in another town.", "The ferryboat is about to explode, and with his last ounce of strength he pushes you off the side into the river.", "As you call out to your father right before you lose consciousness, his last words to you are, \"Damn it, I'm not your father.", "\"\n\nThe voice-acting is top notch, featuring Thomas Jane, Kris Kristofferson, Ron Perlman, and Lance Hendricksen.", "The in-game cutscenes show off this talent well with excellent motion capture, and you really feel emotion from the characters, who at times seem uncanny.", "The game is set up as a GTA-style open sandbox world with story missions that move you through the game, and side missions you can take to improve your stats and have fun.", "The only problem with this is the size of the world, which is commensurate with the short length of the main story(maybe seven or eight hours).", "There aren't as many things to do in the world as it seems there should be.", "The gameplay is third-person shooting with a nice variety of weapons, very similar to that in Red Dead Revolver by Rockstar, and quite fun.", "The horse riding mechanic is easy and fun, as well.", "Neversoft has the basics down really well, but missed a few details here and there (for example, poor animation of the wild animals in the game world).", "And the graphics, while superior to other console versions, do not fully utilize the resources the 360 makes available.", "Overall, this is a good game that, given more development time to polish things up more and a larger scope, could have been truly great." ]

[ "This is a really great tool to use.", "I have used it extensively for edge profiling, cutting dovetails, and intricate inlays.", "The precision is unmatched.", "Dovetails tap together snugly.", "Inlays fit perfectly.", "Power is excellent, and fit & finish is unmatched.", "All three bases are useful in their own way, and so easy to change out.", "The handles are so comfortable, and the fixed base is squat and low for good control.", "The plunge base interestingly doesn't have a depth adjustment screw.", "That doesn't matter for me, as I just use a scrap of material to set my depth of cut.", "Great router.", "Update: after 2+ years of use this is still a 5 star router, works great." ]

[ "I loved this book, but I must admit I would never have finished it if a friend hadn't recommended it to me.", "I recalled as I struggled through the first few chapters that she had told me it starts slow.", "It does,but the story picks up once we have the chance to see through the eyes of the main character, Tobin.", "In quick summary, Tobin is born into a world where female children of the royal line do not survive.", "Her uncle seized the throne against the well-known prophecy that as long as a daughter of Thelatimos ruled,the kingdom of\nSkala will remind untouched by their worst enemies.", "There was some justification in his taking the throne since his mother turned mad in her latter years, killing many.", "Still, to be born a girl is dangerous, so before her birth, Tobin's father conspires with a wizard to perform a magic on the baby to hide her as a boy.", "Of course, this means her twin, a boy, must die because they need some of his skin to complete the spell.", "So, no one knows except for the few present at Tobin's birth.", "Even Tobin believes she is a boy...", "and her twin remains to haunt her.", "As he/she grows can they hide her true self from her uncle and his wizards?", "They will kill her if they find out.", "This story is thrilling and engrossing once you get past the first few chapters.", "I can't wait to read the next one!" ]

[ "I read about this product in a recent issue of _Lucky_ magazine, where it was touted as an excellent weekly mask.", "I used it for the first time today, and it left my skin incredibly soft and silky.", "My pores were also noticeably smaller.", "I have very sensitive skin, and this didn't burn or irritate it at all.", "There was also no redness after using it, and no stinging while it was on.", "Even though this is called \"Detox Face Mask,\" it is very hydrating.", "I applied a thick coat and let it work its magic for about five minutes, before rinsing it off.", "It \"oxygenates\" and the thick cream turns into little bubbles on your face as it goes to work.", "According to the instructions, you can use this daily, depending on your skin type and the amount of it you apply.", "I'll probably use this a few times a week, and will be sure to report back on how I like it as I use it more.", "A great product!", "UPDATE ON 1-12-13: I've been using this mask for about a year, and still continue to love it!", "I don't use it as often as I'd like to, but it works so well to hydrate and add a glow to your skin." ]

[ "I am not a Biblical scholar whatsoever not have I ever played one on TV.", "I enjoy reading the Bible for its historical information and have found over the years many different iterations of the Bible.", "GLO, however, is the best collection of information not only pertaining directly to the written words contained in the King James Version and for many others.", "There is nothing quite as pleasant as sitting in front of a monitor and just going from verse to verse but having those verses explained in a way the layman can fully understand some of the background.", "For comparison I have a 1810 version of The King James Bible that has been passed down from several generations and is quite used.", "The words, however, come through and are the same.", "The annotations for each page, where applicable, are similar to GLO's annotations except the time in years actually makes a difference.", "That's a good thing and GLO does it well.", "I was not prepared for the full range of information contained in the program and even though it slows the speed of my computer it is well worth the small wait.", "There are hundreds of meaningful pictures coupled with historical facts and comparisons.", "I have found that reading the Bible is significantly rewarding and far better than listening to it on a recording.", "Additionally, GLO sends its audience updates for contents and historical facts." ]

[ "My go-to yard basket.", "Love this thing.", "I used a variety of cardboard boxes, and laundry baskets all too small and heavy to move.", "The springs are strong and it holds its shape.", "I hope it lasts a while as I use it nearly every weekend.", "I've only had it 6 weeks so a bit early to tell how long it'll last.", "I'd buy it again if the bottom falls out, or the springs pop out.", "Our house lot is 1/3 acre and the yard (front and back) are very natural park-like yard with many trees (no grass) and ferns.", "We have endless piles of leaves, needles, cones and fallen branches to haul off each week.", "It's beautiful when it's clean but it's a lot of work.", "Pros.", "1.", "easy to move around\n2.", "lightweight\n3.", "holds a lot of stuff\n4.", "Keeps its shape\n5.", "Bottom loop makes it easier to pick up\n6.", "Holes in bottom let water out\n\nNegative.", "1.", "Hard to collapse and store\n\nThe springs that keep its shape are quite strong which is good when you're using it, but make it harder to collapse and lock when you want to store it.", "I had to either stand on it, or push it hard against a wall to force it closed enough to twist the rectangular button through the loop.", "If the loop was longer it would be easier.", "I don't bother anymore as it took too long and I was too tired after filling 8 bins with yard debris.", "I now leave it open in the garage." ]

[ "I can still remember...", "summer of '78...", "I was hanging out with my cousin from Colorado and we were in his uncles room going through literally HUNDREDS of vinyl.", "He stumbles across Rock And Roll Over and sayd to me, \"Have you ever heard these guys?", "This dude is bad (pointing to Gene)..", "he bites his tounge and spits blood!!!", "I was in Shock and Horror, but once I heard the album I was HOOKED.", "I went out and bought Alive 2 AND Rock ANd Roll Over and from that moment on...", "I was and STILL AM a Kiss fan.", "Everyone raved about Destroyer being the best...", "but I beg to differ.", "Don't get me wrong, Destroyer is a great album with some great material (preferably those that are never played on the radio like, Sweet Pain, Flaming Youth, King Of The Nightime World...", "etc..", ") however Rock And Roll over which follows Destroyer chronologically is a raw, sleezy side to Kiss that Destroyer masked.", "Destroyer is very polished with orchestras, female voices and layer upon layers upon layers of overdubs...", "not necessarily a bad thing though.", "Rock and Roll Over has more of a \"live\" feel to it.", "Not in the sense as most of us think Live is, not like an arena thing...", "but more like a band that's rehearsing right in front of you while the tape is rolling.", "This is a perfect example of what teenagers were jamming to in the mid to late 70's....", "on 8 track no doubt.", "It's ironic that both Destroyer and 'Rock\" were released the same year, being that they are so diverse from one album to the other.", "A good comparison would be like the Beatles from Sgt.", "Pepper (with all the polish) so \"some\" tracks from the White Album like Yer Blues, Helter Skelter and Glass Onion.", "Although Destroyer was their breatkthrough album, and it's an album that is a good place to start with (if you are beginner), Rock and Roll Over is essential to any KIss collection.", "They have their share of unforgettable moments, and some you want to forget....", "but this is one that stand the test of time year after year.", "I have to admit one thing, the story my cousin told me about Gene biting his tounge to spit blood \"sold\" me on the idea of KISS, however, once I heard the album and realized that the tounge biting scenario was only one of many false tales about Gene and KISS in general it was all about the music....", "believe me, growing up with KISS in the late 70's and even through their rebirth during the 80'w without the makeup, I don't think there is ONE tale I haven't heard about KISS....", ".", "Gene if you are reading, I bet you are laughing and remembering the good 'ol rumors back in the day" ]

[ "OK, so I do not review too many products but I had to say that this mount is pretty convenient.", "I hate suction cup mounts and I did not want to spend over $80 to make a permanent mount for the car so the price was right on this.", "I have a Samsung Galaxy Nexus and a 2007 Nissan Altima.", "This mount fits right into the CD slot with no issues at all and it puts the phone in a perfect spot to use while driving without being distracted.", "The swivel feature is great so I can use the phone from the passenger seat too.", "The mount itself does not block any of the ports on the phone, however it is easier to connect the USB cable to charge before you place the phone completely into the mount.", "The phone can be very easily removed from the mount (I love the push button eject feature) The mount can also be easily removed to be placed in another car if needed.", "The only bad thing I can say is that it does cause the phone to block the stereo display.", "This is not the fault of the mount, I am really just commenting on what it is like in my particular car.", "This really does not matter to me as I use the phone for music, but if you have to use the stereo it may be a bit inconvenient for some." ]

[ "Sophie Hatter, being the youngest of three sisters, has resigned to her fate of a boring life- because as fairytale rules normally go, eldest siblings rarely ever do anything worth writing about(especially when they aren't even the daughters of poor woodcutters, which might have given some chance of success).", "Then one night, she unknowingly crosses paths with the fearsome Witch of the Waste, who places a terrible curse on Sophie....", ".", "she makes Sophie old.", "Emboldened by her new outlook on life (because old people be can quite mean and get away with it), Sophie decides at last to set out and seek her fortune....", "and that's only the beginning of this wonderful book.", "I had never heard of this book until a long time after the movie had come out.", "Being a fan of Miyazaki (like everyone else familiar with his name), I had been in a constant state of excitement to see his new movie- which had such an interesting title.", "There was only one problem: after seeing the movie, I found I didn't like it much at all.", "Then, months or even a year after seeing the movie, I found the book.", "It's lovely.", "It has the kind of humor that you can't help but laugh audibly at.", "Just thinking about it brings a smile to my lips.", "Even with my habit to re-read my most beloved books, there is no other book that I've read more times than this.", "There are a couple of chapters that drag a little in the late middle, but not unnecessarily.", "It's a book for everyone, full of humor, and fun, and good characters.", "Even my boyfriend loved it-though I don't think he'd want me telling everyone ;-)" ]

[ "When I saw the plastic, carroty board for this game, I was a bit skeptical and thought it might just be a gimmick.", "However, after a number of plays, I'm a big of fan of Funny Bunny.", "There are three main reasons I give this game high marks:\n\n1.", "Simple Rules Just pick a card and move one of your bunnies the number of spaces pictured, or, if you draw a carrot card, rotate the carrot.", "That's it.", "2.", "The Carrot!", "Yes, it looks a little corny (carroty?", "), but the carrot is fun.", "It adds a bit of luck and tension, as you never know where the hole will pop up next!", "3.", "A Bit of \"Depth\" No, no, this isn't a \"deep thinking\" game.", "Yet...", "the fact that you get four bunnies to move, and the fact that other bunnies don't count as spaces when moving, adds a little bit of interest to the game.", "For example, many kids will probably start by advancing one single bunny as far as possible, instead of deploying all their bunnies.", "But eventually, they will learn that this is not ideal for two reasons: leapfrogging other bunnies allows you to move much further each turn, and if your single, lead bunny falls into a hole...", "you're in big trouble!", "So, there are at least some interesting decisions to be made.", "Overall, this is one of my favorite games for this age range.", "Speaking of the age range...", "the stated \"4+\" is probably pretty close to being correct.", "My 3.", "5 year old gets it for the most part, except she TRIES to move her bunnies into the holes because she thinks it's funny.", "So...", "not there quite yet.", "Highly recommended!" ]

[ "If you owned an Atari 2600 or VCS in the 80s, you played these games.", "Activision made Atari games and kicked it up a notch in terms of graphics and game play.", "Practically the whole Activision library is here, and even a couple of Imagic games like Atlantis and Demon Attack.", "There's over 45 games on this disc, including:\n\nChopper Command\nCrackpots\nFreeway\nKaboom\nMegamania\nPitfall 1 & 2\nPlaque Attack\nPressure Cooker\nRiver Raid 1 & 2\nSeaquest\nSpider Fighter\nStampede\n\nSports:\n\nBoxing\nEnduro\nFishing Derby\nGrand Prix\nIce Hockey\nSkiing\nTennis\n\nIn addition to the games, there's also an 80s music soundtrack to take you back in time as well.", "You can unlock various rewards for high scores (like patches and clips of the original commercials for these games) and play the games in different ways other than the standard one.", "There's something for everyone here.", "Some cute games like Barnstorming, Dolphin, Oink and Sky Jinks.", "Some games never released on compilations before, like Beamrider, Decathlon, Robot Tank and Space Shuttle.", "There's even a game of checkers on here.", "Hard to believe that games with four bits of memory were once the standard.", "This collection of games proves that going back in time can be fun.", "Get this game collection, you'll love it!" ]

[ "Pixie life is not what Zara wanted but it was necessary to save Nick.", "Queen Zara, as she is now titled has many new responsibilities and dangers.", "Astley her King, tries to help her find her wolf, suffering but giving all he can.", "They travel together, grow to know each other, and save each others lives.", "Slowly she learns that Pixies, now that she is one perhaps aren't all bad.", "Their quest has them meet assassins, gods and traitors.", "Can the get to Valhalla and save Nick before time runs out?", "It has an ending that is satisfying but still leave much up in the air.", "I hope for her to take a different path in the next book.", "I saw something sweet and strong building there." ]

[ "Love them or hate them (there really isn't a middle ground) one cannot deny the Spice Girls are big and they have had (for better or worse) a huge impact on pop music and culture.", "Their second album is testament to this.", "Despite a brilliant debut SPICE WORLD tops it with more diverse musical styles, stronger lyrics and better vocals.", "The Spice Girls churn out great song after great song and when \"The Lady Is A Vamp\" is over you really do feel as if you have watched a show.", "The differing styles bounce the listener around and you have a feeling of not knowing what to expect next.", "Repeated listenings do not diminish this effect which speaks volumes for the Spice Girls and their music.", "Yes, THEIR music.", "As can be found on various internet sites devoted to the girls, they do write their own lyrics and melodies.", "Arrangements are handled by other writers.", "One may call the music and words derivitive, but this is pop music and those standards are different, not lower than in other genres.", "In fact, the Spice Girls place themselves outside the pop format on several tracks.", "\"Stop\" is a wonderful homage to the Motown music of the Sixties before it turned into bad R&B.", "\"Viva Forever\" is authentic Spanish sounding music with haunting strings and some of the best vocals the Girls have put on tape since \"2 Become 1.", "\" \"The Lady Is A Vamp\" is Sinatra, Las Vegas and jazz send-up all in one.", "\"Move Over\" (argueably the best track on the album and my personal favorite from the album) features the heaviest beat the Girls have grooved to on any record and shows the quintet broadening their vocal range with angry, loud singing, yet still retaining their wonderful harmonies.", "The Spice Girls' entire discography may not be considered timeless in the future, but this album deserves to be.", "In an age of worn-out rap, rock and metal, it's wonderful to see five talented women putting art back into pop and earning themselves the right to be called artists." ]

[ "I originally purchased this game because I'm a fan of the show.", "I knew that the board game wasn't going to be quite like the game show, but I wasn't intending to really play it more than a few times.", "Since that time, we have played this game several times and had a lot of fun every time.", "It is true that some people get upset when they get voted off and there isn't much for them to do once they're gone, but that's the case with other board games (MONOPOLY and RISK e.", "g.).", "Like a lot of games, the pieces are very attractive, but not extremely durable.", "But like anything, if your respect the game and take care of it, it will last a long time.", "There isn't a whole lot of educational value to the game.", "Education isn't the point of the game.", "However, a lot of the trivia questions are difficult and if you're seeking for knowledge you can always soak up one or two facts each time the game is played.", "It is true that this game is based on a popular television show and will soon just become another piece or nostaligaic pop culture.", "However, I have found that many of the most entertaining family/friend game times evolved around playing games from our pop culture's past.", "Overall, a really fun game to play, that does the best a board game can to re-inact the show.", "And hey, it's only a game." ]

[ "I have several thunderstorm CDs.", "I love storms.", "There is nothing more soothing, more exhilarating.", "To listen to rain on a tin roof or up in the hayloft, hear the thunder roll was something I adored.", "I could never grow tired of it.", "Some CD just don't capture the true sound.", "This one does.", "You hear rain on pavement, rising and falling.", "Sometimes is a nice soft pattern, other times near deafening downpour.", "The tree frogs chirping.", "Then lightning strikes and the thunder comes.", "Sometimes close, sometimes in the distance.", "Just like opening the windows and listening to a good storm.", "Very relaxing." ]

[ "Few franchises in Nintendo's storied history are as famous as The Legend of Zelda.", "And back in 1987, the franchise started off with a bang with one of the most ambitious replica-gold-plated cartridges to ever grace the NES.", "What's funny about The Legend of Zelda's title was that the gamer played as a character named Link, who was in turn trying to save the famed princess named Zelda.", "But that didn't matter.", "Zelda was one of the biggest console games of the time, and that got gamers excited.", "Confusion aside, the game left players confounded with its intricate, wide-open design.", "Zelda was an action-adventure game with RPG elements, and in an age without the Internet, people were on their own about how to get through the game in one piece.", "Some people made maps.", "Others called Nintendo's own hotline for help or consulted a magazine.", "And some were fortunate enough to have friends who knew answers.", "But for the most part, early Zelda gamers had nothing but their own ingenuity to rely on.", "And rely on it they did, making The Legend of Zelda one of the NES' most famous games, part of a franchise that thrives to this day." ]

[ "Due to some adverse publicity, I was preparing myself for Ghosthunter to be a disappointment, but after playing it, I would have to say that it is most definitely not.", "First of all, the game looks amazing.", "The first level is set in a haunted school and looks great, so I was already impressed, but things simply get better and better, as you progress through a swampland complete with a sinking ghost town, a haunted mansion with warping rooms, and a huge ship.", "The levels are massive, and with no loading times between areas, you seem to be roaming for miles at a time.", "Often, I was happy to stop and just look around at the stunning scenery like a tourist.", "Each level has been meticulously created by the game designers, and it really pays off.", "The game itself is a reworking of a standard theme: your character is an ordinary police officer who finds himself somehow appointed a ghost-hunter who has to travel through several locations and dimensions, fighting and capturing ghostly creatures.", "It's when you actually come to playing the game that some flaws become apparent.", "First of all the combat system can be incredibly frustrating.", "Lazarus can run around and explore areas very easily, but to fight and capture ghosts, you have to switch to aiming mode, in which his run suddenly slows to a hesitant crawl, so aiming at ghosts which are capable of flying all over the screen becomes a real chore.", "There's also a first person view for more accuracy, but in this you can't move at all, so you are nearly always open to taking damage as you aim at the rampaging spooks.", "The camera controls are similarly annoying, as although you can re-configure the camera movement to \"reverse\" for movement mode (by which I mean that moving the stick to the right swings the camera left, like swivelling a telescope on a pivot - my favourite), you are unable to do the same in battle mode, so unless you want wild confusion as your brain tries to juggle the two concepts at once, you are really only limited to one.", "This, along with the afore mentioned slowness of Lazarus in aiming mode, and the amount of weapon swapping that you will be doing during every fight, makes the battles pretty difficult, and I spent the whole first (short) level despairing and toying with getting a quick refund.", "However, things hotted up as soon as the action moved to the swamp, when you are able to use a sniper rifle and a shotgun.", "The action suddenly gets a dose of Splinter Cell type stealth, which added plenty of enjoyment for me.", "Further variety is added by an additional spectral character that you can play as at certain points when puzzles appear that Lazarus cannot otherwise solve.", "In conclusion I would say that Ghost Hunter is a tough challenge, with plenty of puzzles to solve and a shortage of ammo and health pick ups.", "But not least of all, it is because you are hampered by a cumbersome method of combat, which means that any situation in which you face two or more enemies at once can be a nightmare.", "But keep trying and you will find that the designers have actually allowed for this by giving each situation a knack to discover such as a hiding place or a vantage point that can be found with a bit of perseverance, so by the midway point, I would guess that any player would be thoroughly addicted.", "Personally, once I was used to the mechanics of the game, I didn't want it to end, and there is so much to see on your journey through the game environments, including some truly bizarre imagery that just seems to be included for \"freak-out\" value, so I recommend it as a definite purchase." ]

[ "I've had my case for a few weeks now.", "I'm not very gentle with my phone (Droid x2), Ill throw it in the purse, on a chair, it falls etc.", "The case is made of 2 parts: front plate and back plate and they snap together.", "The \"suture\" line doesn't bother me and the parts have never popped off accidentally.", "The case feels very sturdy and hard yet it's not bulky.", "I love the rounded corners and the material feels like a plastic-y suede (not sure how else to describe it).", "The color is not as bright as in the picture (electric blue).", "It's more of a ultramarine blue but I like it.", "The holes for the speakers and buttons are cut well.", "I have to slightly push down harder on the volume buttons since the case edges for that cut out are a little deeper but it's also not a problem for me." ]

[ "I got one of these as a gift many many years ago and shortly afterwards (pre-9/11) took it on a vacation to Mexico.", "When I handed it over prior to boarding the flight, the Air Mexico employee seemed impressed.", "When I got to my destination, the knife was nowhere to be found (I guess that guy really liked it).", "The airline gave me half the price back, claiming depreciation (even though I had only just received it).", "Well, so much for the personal story and onto the knife itself.", "There's a reason for the metaphor about something being the Swiss army knife of (fill in the blank).", "This one is the ultimate pocket tool (though I got the waist holder and generally keep it in my backpack along with my laptop, and all my other survival gadgets and work implements).", "I won't rehash the list of tools, but suffice it to say that if you need a tool, this things got it.", "Be careful using the actual knife though - it doesn't lock open, so don't cut yourself.", "High quality and convenient, cool looking and good value.", "You couldn't ask for more." ]

[ "For the most part, this was a gripping story that revived my interest in the Tudor period, the kind of story with a \"you were there\" feel.", "However, I gave it four stars instead of five.", "One reason was that, for all its compelling qualities, it did lack a little in the drama department.", "When the final tragedy sweeps over George and Anne, witnessed by Mary, I wasn't as engaged as I thought I would be.", "This may be an inbuilt problem with making a minor character the center of the story.", "Anne's trial, imprisonment and execution are experienced by Mary only at second hand, or from a distance.", "I wanted more.", "The second reason (SPOILER alert) has to do with the author's choice to take seriously the accusation of incest between Anne and her brother.", "Her reason for doing so--that in Anne's desperation for a son, she took a lover, and George would have been the \"obvious choice\"--seemed far-fetched.", "It's difficult to imagine any situation where one's brother would seem the \"obvious\" choice to father your child, no matter how desperate you were.", "That Anne might take a lover I could believe, and that she would trust George as her go between, absolutely; but that a woman raised in such a highly religious culture, and surrounded by admirers, would turn to her brother?", "It makes no sense, except as a sensational plot device.", "The fact that before his execution, George confessed to homosexuality but not incest, supports this.", "It is as if he were saying, \"This was what I really did.", "\"\nHenry had a string of stillborn children with Katherine.", "Ironically, another stillbirth is probably the best proof that Henry was the father.", "(If Anne had taken a lover, or even produced a healthy boy with Henry, it's interesting to think how different history would have been.", ")\nThe accusations, along with witchcraft and multiple adulteries, seemed obviously design to blacken Anne's name, so that Henry would be justified not merely in divorce but execution.", "Henry had followed a similar with Katherine, convincing himself the marriage was invalid and, crucially, it was really Katherine's fault.", "Probably it was also meant to salve his conscience.", "Having gone to such great lengths to put Anne, a commoner, on the throne, only a very good reason would seem to justify setting her aside.", "Mere adultery apparently wasn't enough.", "But an incestuous witch who trafficked with the Devil?", "Who could blame Henry then?", "I think it shows the depth of his hatred, and perhaps fear, of her.", "Certainly, there was more than a touch of cruelty in persuading Anne to sign annullment papers (making her only child illegitimate, with no right to the throne) in the belief that she would be spared, only to take her life anyway.", "In any case, Gregory's unorthodox interpretation made it difficult for me to connect with the story after a certain point.", "Not difficult enough, however, to dock the book more than one star." ]

[ "Likes: Good quality.", "Easy to assemble.", "Perfectly packaged.", "Easy to move.", "Nice storage area under router.", "Dust collection works well (I have it connected to a Fein Turbo II Dust Extractor).", "Came with two rods that can be installed behind split fence to join the edges of boards.", "I use my Dewalt DW618 and it fits just fine.", "Have not yet put a router lift in.", "Not sure if I will.", "It really isn't that big of a deal to change bits or adjust the depth of the router.", "Fence is straight and can be set up for near zero clearance.", "Quality materials.", "The miter gauge slot is an added bonus.", "Dislikes: The only issue I really have with this table is there is no external switch.", "You have to open the door to turn off the router.", "For the price, I think they could have included a paddle style switch on the outside of the table.", "If even for the sake of safety.", "I will add one (Rockler sells a paddle switch for $30).", "I looked at lots of router table options.", "My shed is my shop and space is at a premium so I knew I had to go with a benchtop model.", "At first I was leaning towards the Kreg.", "But the looks and reviews of the Benchdog won out in the end.", "This is a very nice table and I'm very satisfied with my decision to purchase this over the Kreg." ]

[ "I must admit, when I read some of the negative reviews here on Amazon regarding the 1134 Grease Gun, I was hesitant at buying, and started considering the 1133 Lincoln model (also a fine gun, good review rating).", "I also considered other brands.", "The reviews stating the gun did not fit the zerks well, and would bind up, requiring the tip to be unscrewed was not the sort of \"feature\" I would enjoy.", "Also, those stating the gun would not deliver grease in some cases, and QC was an issue also had me concerned.", "However, after purchasing this gun, I am glad I did.", "It is built very well, with a cast metal handle assembly - as opposed to the 1133 that has a stamped housing with rivets like many of the cheaper guns.", "As far as it getting \"stuck\" on the zerks - for me, the first one I greased was noticeably tight and my first thought was \"Uh-Oh!", "\" However, I wiggled and gave it a firm tug, and it came off the zerk no problem From then on, it was much easier to deploy and remove.", "Is the tip tight on the zerk?", "Yes it is - but I prefer that...", "it gives me the feeling of solid contact with the zerk.", "For those that recommended that those new to grease guns watch the Youtube videos, that is great advice.", "I did not need to since I have experience with grease guns, but I did take the time to view the top video, and it was well done and hit the key points.", "Overall, a good experience with the Lincoln 1134.", "I have greased two vehicles with it now, and getting ready for the third.", "I am also going to grease wheels on my Snap On's - another benefit of having a grease gun.", "I did purchase the 90 degree fitting as an accessory - I have on grease fitting on my '04 Suburban that is in a tight spot under the AC compressor, and it needs a special fitting to access.", "I have not done that yet, nor have I used the 90 degree fitting - but I will write a review for it once I do.", "For the $38 I spent on this gun, it is probably the best price to value grease gun I have ever purchased, and I expect it to last many years with proper care.", "I am currently using Lucas Xtra Heavy Duty grease in it, and it works great!", "Highly recommended to anyone who does not mind spending $40 to get away from the cheaper, less robust grease guns for half the price.", "Thanks for reading." ]

[ "The Fisher King is a representational movie.", "It makes use of Arthurian legend, and parallels the legend of the Fisher King with the lives of the two main protagonists - Parry (Robin Williams) and Jack (Jeff Bridges).", "Symbolism and metaphorical techniques are utilisied extensively throughout the film, which makes it an extremely visual experience to watch.", "However, the symbolism extends beyond the visual plane, to a very psychological one.", "For example, Parry's creation of a fantastical world full of 'little fat people' and the 'Red Knight', is very much representative of his own mental condition; the fantasy world, minus the Red Knight, represents Parry's acceptance/ignorance of his mental trauma.", "At the same time the Red Knight is symbolic of the pain and suffering as caused by the trauma itself.", "Whenever Parry shows glimpes of sanity (lucid speech, dating, feeling love again, etc.", "), the Red Knight always appears in his life.", "While the Red Knight is at bay Parry is not catatonic or overwrought by his trauma.", "To overcome/accept the trauma of seeing his wife murdered before his eyes, ultimately Parry has to confront the Red Knight and vanguish him.", "However, he lacks the insight and strength to do this on his own.", "Enter Jack - who ultimately feels responsible for Parry's condition!", "Jack is the equivalent of the fool or simpleton from the story of the Fisher King.", "Jack's intent is one of redemption, while he is absorbed into Parry's world.", "Eventually Jack begins to understand Parry's need for the Holy Grail, which represents Acceptance of Loss.", "If Parry is able to possess the Holy Grail, then he shall be able to vanguish Insanity as represented by the Red Knight.", "While there are elements of fantasy and Arthurian legend woven into this story, there is also a theme of Christianity.", "Originally Jack is driven by a need to regain the former glory of his life when he was a successful talkback radio host.", "He wants that life back and believes that by helping Parry, he will overcome his guilt, and thus be able to resume his former life.", "Jack feels a false resolution in his life when he regains his former life.", "However, ultimately, when Jack agrees to undertake the quest for the Holy Grail, only then do his motives become self-less.", "He helps Parry because he wants to, not because he needs to drive away his own guilt - this is very much part of the Christian Doctrine.", "On the whole, The Fisher King is an intricate weaving of comedy, drama and tragedy.", "The direction by Gilliam is faultless, his attention to detail evident especially in the Chinese Restaurant scene, where he borrows from Chinese film-making techniques, using the vertical black bar wipe technique.", "This is the type of movie which, on a superficial level, is only somewhat satisfying.", "However, it is on the psychological level where its real impact is felt - tragic, hopeful and uplifting.", "It is not the type of movie to watch if you are expecting to be entertained!" ]

[ "I've been a Pink Floyd fan for a very long time.", "I bought the Wall when it was new, which was right around the time I started High School.", "As a kid when this was new, that album was very influential in my musical landscape.", "I'd heard of Pink Floyd before, but it wasn't until the Wall that my appreciation of them crystallized.", "Right around the time the band started to implode, but that's another story for another time.", "Anyway, since the Wall had already been released, I was waiting for the next \"new\" Pink Floyd release after the Wall.", "That ended up being a rather disappointing greatest hits album called \"A Collection of Great Dance Songs\" (which in itself is a joke, as you can't dance to Pink Floyd).", "So I waited.", "We then got the Wall movie, and to that there was a single released.", "It was called \"When the Tigers Broke Free\".", "This was an extra/new song for the Wall movie.", "The single said \"From the forthcoming album 'The Final Cut'\".", "At the time, the album The Final Cut was to be a soundtrack to the movie, as about 60% of the music wasn't from the original album.", "So time went on, and the soundtrack was never released.", "The Falkland Island War came around, it got Roger Waters to write some new songs, and those were coupled together with some leftovers from the Wall sessions to make what was released in 1983 as The Final Cut.", "It really feels more like a Roger Waters solo album than a Pink Floyd album.", "At that point, the Keyboardist (Rick Wright) was gone, there were some real personnel battles behind the scenes - any semblance of \"Band\" left was destroyed during the making of this album.", "But out of the sessions came some really good songs for me.", "Not Now John (the hardest song of the lot), The Final Cut (a Wall leftover, so much so that the lyrics say \"behind the wall\" in them), The Gunner's Dream, The Fletcher Memorial Home (named after Rog's dad, Eric Fletcher Waters)..", "All good.", "What's odd is I love the thing despite it's wonderfully depressing atmosphere.", "The music is minimalistic, I think it fits the theme of the lyrics well.", "In 2004, the album was remastered again, and after all this time, the song \"When the Tigers Broke Free\" was finally added back into the album.", "I'd been listening to it for 20 years, so having Tigers in there really jarred me in terms of what I new was coming next.", "But now that it's been out for about a year (I'm writing this in the summer of 2005), I have to say it fits well.", "So much so that I probably can say the song \"When the Tigers Broke Free\" is the one Floyd song that envokes the most emotion for me out of any Pink Floyd song - and there's a lot of them.", "So yeah, I love the masterfully depressing album The Final Cut.", "It was about the death of Roger's dad, it was the death of Pink Floyd, and my favorite song on the album (Tigers) is all about death and sadness.", "Go enjoy the album - if you put some thought into it, I think you'll like it too.", "I should point out that the album was also remastered in 1997 as well.", "The 2004 edition has a better sound, I think.", "The Tigers song does not appear on the 1997 version - make sure the version you're getting is the 2004 release." ]

[ "What can you say?", "Every single song on this 1969 album is a classic, except for the sprawling \"Blues--Part II\".", "This was the first album to have three singles go gold in America (\"You've Made Me So Very Happy\", \"Spinning Wheel\", \"And When I Die\").", "Founder/singer Al Kooper had left after BS&T's first album.", "The band rehearsed with Laura Nyro as singer for a while (she wrote \"And When I Die\"), before going with the strong voice of David Clayton-Thomas.", "The album has excellent production by James William Guercio, who was also a founder/producer of Chicago (while both bands played brassy jazz-rock, BS&T focused more on the jazz); he manages the unusual feat of giving all nine band members room to shine without cluttering up the sound.", "In addition to the hits, there are fantastic covers of Billie Holliday's \"God Bless the Child\" and Traffic's \"Smiling Phases\", and even a couple of permutations of Erik Satie's \"Trois Gymnopedies\".", "Guitarist Steve Katz wrote and sang the heartbroken ballad \"Sometimes in Winter\".", "While there is plenty of soloing, the solos are focused and don't overstay their welcome (again, this excludes \"Blues--Part II).", "This reissue includes some interesting liner notes on the making of the album, and a couple of live tracks recorded at New York's Caf au Go-Go two months before the album was recorded.", "\"More and More\" comes off well.", "A 19-minute recording of \"Smiling Phases\" is horrific, though, with 5 minutes of random brass noodling to open it, an interminable electric piano solo, and ending with two full minutes of stage announcements from a half-awake theater employee.", "Less would have been more.", "(1=poor 2=mediocre 3=pretty good 4=very good 5=phenomenal)" ]

[ "It would be real cozy if Oswald had just been a disturbed individual who didn't get enough love and attention as a child, as in the Peter Gabriel song Family Snapshot, but alas, that might be an over-simplification.", "Whatever you think about the Conspiracy/No Conspiracy battle, anybody should be able to appreciate this stunning movie, as a movie, which features a performance by Kevin Costner that is basically as good as it gets.", "I won't repeat the rightful praise heaped on the movie by other reviewers, except to say that every good thing you have heard about this masterpiece is true.", "As for the Conspiracy itself, the movie contains a few elements that may have arguably been discredited but on the whole, it asks a lot of questions that have never been satisfactorily answered.", "After the shameful whitewash attempt by author Gerald Posner, 'Case Closed' (gotta love his arrogance) JFK is like a breath of fresh air.", "Personally, I didn't like or trust Kennedy, so I don't have a political axe to grind by aligning myself with the Pro-Conspiracy side.", "It's just that there is enough questionable data to make any reasonable person doubt the official explanations.", "Gerald Posner's utterly laughable 'explanation' of the second shot as being a reflex action, in which JFK's head suddenly jerked backwards, is all you need to hear to know that the level of intelligence of the anti-Conspiracy side is enough to give Homer Simpson a superiority complex.", "Olly Stone has got so much right here that the actual fine detail is almost irrelevant.", "He has gone a long way towards proving that a complex Conspiracy did in fact exist, and that's without including some of the most extreme (though not ridiculous) theories.", "Just enjoy JFK as a piece of Art, because thanks to Stone, Costner and a stunning cast, that is what it is." ]

[ "I have yet to be let down by Hatchbox and always happy with the results.", "* Fairly average price\n* Good layer adhesion\n* Reliable dimensional accuracy\n* Recommended print settings on the spool label (this is so important)\n* Long shelf life\n\nThere isn't really anything magical about this filament - it is reliable which I think is more important.", "No more / less than expected amounts of warping for ABS, lower printing temp than usual with ABS, produces strong prints.", "Remember that print settings vary between printers:\nPrint Temp: 210 Celsius\nBuild Plate Temp: 80 Celsius\nLayer Height: 0.", "1mm - 0.", "2mm\nRetraction: 1mm - 2mm\nOutline Walls: 1 @ 100% infill, 2 @ 75% infill, no more than 3-4\nTop/Bottom Walls: more than 0.", "5mm (probably around 0.", "8mm or more)\nPrint Speeds: I run at 3600/min or 60/sec just fine.", "Use 300/min (5/sec) for the first layer to improve plate adhesion.", "Recommend a brim at 15+ walls at 2 layers (if available) to help warping\nRecommend a heated / enclosed environment" ]

[ "I am using this more for a concealer and I apply it with a makeup sponge using a tap-tap application rather than rubbing it in.", "That does not work for me.", "This covers my Rosacea and my sun damage spots, which as I age, are becoming larger.", "There is a learning curve to using a Dermablend product as I found out after applying too much and looking like a clown.", "Start out with LESS and if need, build on that, but when I used less product and gently worked with it, it morphed onto my skin.", "Not into the skin, but onto it with a lovely finish.", "It did not settle into pores or fine lines.", "I have yet to use the setting powder, but for the length of time I have this on, it stays in place.", "I have tried so many products to cover my issues and none have been satisfactory, Now, after hearing about Dermablend for many, many years, I am finally using it and am happy with the results.", "If you are near a store that carries it, it might be more productive to go in and see the colors on your skin before buying and see what works best for you.", "Then, for future purchase do it online where it might be less expensive.", "Give it a try, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain by just covering up a mark or tattoo or scar that you are self-conscious about.", "I know using it has made me want to take better care of my skin." ]

[ "Life's too short to spend hours a day on boring mundane tasks.", "Like dental hygiene -- I for one am sick and tired of brushing three times a day for five minutes a pop.", "Why, I could be watching half a Frasier rerun with that time.", "Or buying scratch lottery tickets.", "So I decided to find a more efficient toothbrush alternative -- a fresh new wave in chopper-cleaning technology.", "I'd heard good things about 'sonic' toothbrushes, but those scrawny little devices are too underpowered for my tastes.", "Instead, I bought a couple of these babies.", "If the sound is loud enough to scare away moles and squirrels, it ought to frighten the holy creeping bejeezus out of gingivitis, right?", "I figured the closer to my teeth the better, so I tried holding one in my mouth like a thermometer or an unlit cigar.", "The vibrations were pretty unsettling at first -- blurred vision and involuntary shakes every fifteen seconds is no way to drive to work, for starters -- but I got used to them.", "I have no idea whether this thing is spooking away bacteria in my mouth -- but all that shaking has certainly sped up my digestion.", "I can eat a full lunch, and by three pm it's wiggled all the way down to the proverbial gopher hole.", "Would highly recommend!" ]

[ "This is album is a kick in the rear for people that think that Punkrock is just a bunch of yelling and jumping up and down.", "Fast paced on some songs and slow paces on others.", "Best tracks are in order of my favorites I wan't to conquer the world, You, change of ideas, i want something more, and the world won't stop without you.", "I used to listen to pop/punk until i got into Pennywise{another great punkrock band} then I got into bad religion.", "One thing I like about Bad Religion is that they are more mature than any band that i have ever liked before.", "They are melodic and to be honest this is one of the only punkrock albums that I own that I can actually hear the bass part well.", "It really makes me wan't to throw up when I think that a band this good would go to a main stream record and become sell-outs.", "They did return to epitaph though on the process of belief which is a very good thing.", "Get this album if you wan't thought provoking lyrics great vocals and awesome musical ability.", "I personally like the lead guitar part on I wan't to conquer the world." ]

[ "This is a great movie and should be in any positive person's DVD collection.", "This movie is for those that want to better themselves, those that believe they can change the world and create whatever they want in their lives.", "The people that gave this movie a one star are the type of people that are close minded, they probably are very negative, and they blend in with the rest of society, they are the type of people that will live and die and not make any difference in the world.", "Sure they might have made a few mistake.", "So what, that we are not 90 percent water.", "That made no difference in the point they were making in the film.", "I don't think someone has to be an expert in quantum physics to know what it means.", "I can talk a lot about baseball but I am not a professional baseball player.", "The point is valid throughout the movie.", "This movie is more then positive thinking as the amazon.", "com writer stated.", "It is about how your reality becomes by how you think." ]

[ "I am not a Julia Roberts fan.", "I don't think she is a great actress, and I don't find her particularly attractive.", "I usually don't like her movies because I don't think she is effective.", "\"The Pelican Brief\" and \"My Best Friend's Wedding\" would have been much better without Julia as the lead actress.", "However, she is great here, even if it is Hugh Grant who makes the movie go.", "This movie is smart, romantic, and quite touching.", "Grant is the owner of a small travel bookstore who meets Roberts (playing a movie icon) when she comes in to shop.", "Throughout the movie, they hook up, and split up a couple of times, mostly on Julia's whims.", "What makes the movie, is the characters.", "Roberts is not as shallow and transparent as usual.", "Grant is funny, especially since the movie is shot in his native England.", "The various British accents make the movie lots of fun to see.", "Rhys Ifans as the slovenly roommate of Grant is a hoot and steals each scene he's in.", "I also loved Grant's sister, and the birthday party scene where Grant shows up with Roberts is a classic.", "The plot is no surprise, but the characters and the dialogue make this a great movie to watch.", "If you are a fan of Julia's, you must see this.", "If not, the other characters in the film should help, especially since they are relative unknowns and I found that to be refreshing." ]

[ "The St.", "Matthew's Passion by J.", "S. Bach is quite possibly my favorite classical work.", "Bach's musical genius is the standard\nfor the study of music in the world today.", "The first thing that strikes the listener on this recording is a wonderfully powerful and thickly textured orchestral introduction to the opening chorus as performed by one of the greatest orchestras in the world, the Berlin Philharmonic.", "They are under the baton of the late Herbert von Karajan, one of the greatest conductors of this century.", "His interpretations are drastically different than those of other great conductors, Leonard Bernstein for example, but they are masterful all the same.", "The Chorus in this recording is unfortunately not up to the standards of the orchestra and soloists.", "Tuning is the foremost issue.", "However, to their credit, they followed Karajan's musical perspective fairly well, and there were even moments when they turned in a very effective and moving performance.", "The soloists, however, are another story alltogether.", "This recording presents to the listener an all-star cast of singers.", "Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Peter Schrier (Screamer), Christa Ludwig, Gundula Janowitz, Walter Barry, and even the lesser known bass and tenor, Anton Diakov and Horst Laubenthal really make this recording one of the greatest of this passion.", "Dieskau, probably the greatest, most prolific baritone of this century, played an inspiring Jesus.", "Schrier, the Evangelist, shows on this recording why he was considered the quintessential Evangelist (It was also his favorite role to sing).", "Walter Barry, the underestimated bass sings the recitative/arias with beautiful tone and masterful musicality.", "Christa Ludwig, the famous alto/contralto sings the alto recit/arias with her enveloping, smooth, deep voice.", "Her phrasing is particularly excellent.", "Finally, Gundula Janowitz brings her unique soprano sound to the soprano recit/arias.", "Her voice is an aquired taste for some, but I would encourage everyone to explore her recordings more.", "Her vibrato may seem strange, but as a trained singer, I can assure you her voice is very free and quite the ideal for this style.", "Perhaps her best work is in the aria, \"Aus Liebe will mein Heiland Sterben\".", "This recording is one of my favorites in my collection.", "The Orchestra is phenominal as are the soloists, and such a thing as the chorus singing out of tune can certainly be overlooked in the context of such a great performance (After all, most choruses do anyway).", "I HIGHLY recommend you add this timeless classic to your collection." ]

[ "One of my friends received this as a gift to use for tailgating parties.", "After a few uses, he decided it took to long to cool off, was to hard to clean and had put it back in the box with the intention of setting it out with the trash!", "Fortunately before he did, he saw me looking at it on this website and asked if I planned on buying it.", "I said yes and he said don't because he had one that he was going to throw away.", "If I didn't mind it being used and a little rusty, I could have his.", "I took it.", "It was rusted but I scrubbed it, oiled all the parts, and seasoned it in the oven (it was still cold outside so I couldn't fire it up)!", "This little grill came in so handy when we bought another house in the spring and removed the stove to make way for the new one.", "I cooked on it everyday.", "What my friend found as a disadvantage, I found as an advantage, it stays hot for a long time!", "I grilled everything, half smokes, kabobs, burgers, chicken, veggies, fish, etc.", ".", ".", "and nothing stuck!", "I also grilled ribs on it.", "I sliced them into individual ribs, placed them on the grill, and covered them with foil (crimped the foil around the rack with tongs).", "They turned out really good.", "I used my little cast iron skillet on top of the rack to scramble eggs, and blacken steaks (lots of coals needed for that).", "The grill is very durable and as long as it is properly taken care of will provide many years of grilling pleasure!", "I really like it because the grill rack can be put in the sink for easy clean up and as long as it's properly seasoned, I don't have to worry about my food sticking to it.", "I also have a 22\" weber kettle grill that I use when I want to grill a lot of food or large items.", "If I don't, I set this one inside of it on the grate and use it instead.", "This is an excellent grill for a small household, and I recommend it over the other hibachi type grills.", "It's great for camping but keep in mind that since it's cast iron it takes a long time to cool down, so start grillin' early!" ]

[ "Bella is a girl who.", ".", ".", "Raphael is a guy who.", ".", ".", "When they meet it was as.", ".", ".", "but then things changed into.", ".", ".", "with two.", ".", ".", "people\n\nWill they be together or too stubborn??", "Enjoy!!", ":)" ]

[ "Because this hard hittin' renowed 2-game classic blows them out of the water.", "Pros:\n\n-Excellent Graphics(Both games got a graphical tune-up, especially DOA2)\n\n-Superb Voice acting\n\n-Simple, but addictive button mashing gameplay\n\n-It has the DOA 1 that didn't make it to America(Not the modified PS1 version)\n\n-So much to do:\n\n--Unlocking costumes(All wemon have over 20!", "(DOA2) Allright!!", ")\n\n--Unlocking the CGI gallery\n\n--Unlocking short videos\n\n--Unlocking Hitomi(Who wasn't in DOA2)\n\n-DOAXBV don't get left out in the rain, because the valuptiunous hunnies that got this game on the map get bakinis in this.", "Oh Yea!!", ")\n\n-New enviornments, and a opening FMV have been added to DOA2\n\n-Stage falls are for-jorkin' hillarious(Especially when they roll down stairs.", "Tumble-Tumble-Tumble)\n\n-As always the sex appeal is very high, and lookin at the wemon sometimes makes me laugh(If you know what I mean)\n\n-The replay value is very high\n\n-Online play is really the jam in the doughnut.", "It's fun and it shows the world how good, or bad you are.", "-Limited edition version incluedes trading cards(Nice)\n\n-This is the ultimate package for DOA fans, that should not be missed by any fan of fighting\n\nCons:\n\n-Not much has been improved in DOA1\n\n-You must have data from DOA3 or DOAXBV to unlock Hitomi.", "(I feel bad for those that don't have that)\n\n-Story mode for both games make no sense\n\n-Why couldn't they put FMVs for endings for DOA2\n\n-Online play shows how bad I am.", "(In other words, I suck against real pros at this game)\n\nThis game is, so far the best DOA game to his the market, and the goodness of extras and online play definitly made me grab this.", "For those who love fighting, you must get this game.", "If you're a DOA fan and don't have this, then get it.", "This title should definitly not be missed.", "peace" ]

[ "Didn't know what to expect with this one,but it proved to be worth the wait.", "I enjoyed their self-titled release very much.", "This one to me continues the sound from that album with a few twists.", "I don't get involved much with a bands identity.", "Whether it's Christian,Buddhist,Mongolian or not.", "I always see reviews which only talk about a bands religious views.", "This is music,not a religious channel.", "Anyway,from beginning to end,the songs rock and you have a ballad or two.", "Great combo.", "to me.", "I like variety and they don't disappoint here.", "If you liked their previous work,why not try Memento Mori.", "You will enjoy and be rocked out~~~~~" ]

[ "Was skeptical because of the over priced products of Monster in general, but I was pleasantly surprised that this cleaner works really good.", "Just bought an Acer IPS glossy screen computer monitor, and glossy screens are hard to clean.", "Matte screens are a lot easier.", "I first tried a product called ShieldMe alcohol and ammonia free which was a lot cheaper at the time I purchased it.", "The ShieldMe with micro fiber cloth left streaks, and the monitor had a cloudy haze.", "The monitor screen looked awful.", "Tried the monster, and noticed right off the bat the monitor screen was getting crystal clear.", "Had to spray microfiber cloth a second time to completely get rid of the streaks and cloudy haze.", "I just had to do minimal buffing on the dry cloth to get a crystal clear screen.", "Monster works!", "Monster has just recently released ScreenClean 2.", "0, so the original is on clearance price right now.", "Whether or not the 2.", "0 cleaner works any better than the original I don't know.", "But I do know that the 2.", "0 comes in a six ounce bottle while the original comes in a 6.", "76 ounce bottle.", "Made in USA and yes I would buy this product again." ]

[ "While 2112 was the first Rush song I ever heard, A Farewell To Kings was the first Rush album I owned (the store didn't have 2112 at the time).", "Sentimentally, it's a favorite because it was among my first progressive rock albums, but beyond the gushiness I still love this album because it's great music.", "For a band that critics hated, Rush had quite a following at this point, picking up numerous fans who'd been dazzled by the band's stunning musicianship, philosophical reflection typically disguised as fantasy/sci-fi stories (but not always...", "sometimes it was just a story), and the fact that they freakin' rocked.", "A Farewell To Kings produced one of the band's most popular songs, \"Closer to the Heart,\" which continues to receive the attention of classic rock radio stations all over the place.", "I don't use superlatives too much, but I must say that this is the best song under three minutes EVER.", "The socially conscious title track squeezes a lot of \"progression\" into a 5 minute song.", "The highlights of this album are the mesmerizing \"Xanadu\" and the rockin' space adventure known as \"Cygnus X-1, Book I.", "\" Even though the latter is best appreciated as a precursor to the phenomenal \"Hemispheres,\" it's a great song even on its own.", "The first movement is ominous, the second is catchy and exciting, and the third is an insane rhythmic assault underscoring Lee's screaming vocals.", "Finally, like most of Rush's work, this really doesn't sound dated at all, despite being released in the late 70s.", "Timeless music is great music!", "Critics [stink].", "Rush rules.", "Or something.", "But I'm pretty sure I'm right." ]

[ "When I saw this film, in the theater, although it was a tale with neither heroes nor complete villains in which everyone operated and made their individual moves under the guise of heavy rationalization, I was stunned by how purposefully the genre was being brought down to earth, from Eastwood's initial presentation as a struggling pig farmer who has left alcohol addiction, at least at the movie's start, in the rear-view mirror, only to find himself raising children alone in an unforgiving environment, to the ease with which the dubious \"Scholfield Kid,\" an obvious \"pretender to the throne,\" next to Eastwood's experienced man of violence lures Eastwood in this one last dance.", "As bounty hunters descend upon the town, under somewhat false claims, no matter how seemingly justified, if exaggerated, from \"English Bob,\" to Eastwood himself, we discover how cruel and merciless Hackman's morally undercut sheriff is, and even the rule of law as quickly exiled as a moral good.", "In the theater, when Eastwood is told of the fate of his friend, essayed by Morgan Freeman, now whipped like a slave, beaten to death, and hung on the porch of the saloon-come-whorehouse where the entire spectacle began as two callow cow-hands cut a woman's face, we see Eastwood take drink after drink, and his eyes change.", "The coming climax when Eastwood intends to kill everyone in the room, despite his frequent assertions that he has changed, sent a ripple through the theater, as hollow laughter and applause set the audience up to enter their particular mode of redemptive violence, but very little redemption occurs.", "Eastwood's eyes gleam as he kills Hackman's sheriff right as the man said in true Fordian (John Ford) fashion, \"I don't deserve this; I was building a house.", "\"\n\nEastwood replies with a blunt, terse, nearly Calvinist sentiment, \"Deserve's got nothin' to do with it,\" before blowing that man away.", "In the stunning denouement, a writer, the sort who made terrorists, such as Jesse James (read T.", "J.", "Stiles biography, \"The Last Rebel,\" if that description strikes your ear wrong for the outlaw waging a one-man-war on the northern establishment of trains and banks, without giving any money to the poor as is so often wrongly claimed), into false dime novel heroes.", "In the end, Eastwood suffers greatly.", "His final scene, in which he cleans house, has been referred to as the greatest example of an actor directing himself since Orson Welles in \"Chimes at Midnight,\" or Chaplin in \"City Lights.", "\"\n\nThe performances are quite near perfect.", "Eastwood receives his first acting and directing Oscar nod.", "Soon \"Mystic River,\" \"Million Dollar Baby,\" Memoirs from Iwo Jima,\" and an artist remade will follow.", "This is classic cinema." ]

[ "'E.", "T. Live' (released April 1982) was the logical successor to 'Fire of Unknown Origin' (released June 1981).", "Hot on the heels of a killer studio album, it only made sense (yes, corporate sense as well as common sense) that another double-length live release would be a good insurance policy against career anticlimax.", "To put speculation at its raison d'etre aside, this live release served two important functions external to keeping the momentum of 'Fire Of Unknown Origin' going.", "To be fair, there are only three songs represented from that album on here.", "The first important function is that 'E.", "T. Live' 1980's-ified their early hits for many ears too young to have dug the studio versions.", "Secondly, it simply meant that at the ripe old age of ten (then a serious thing for most acts still 'making it' in the charts), Blue Oyster Cult still COULD have a commercially viable double-length live release.", "They were certainly every bit the metal act Sabbath were by this point ('Live Evil' was released at the same time), if not more in some regards.", "Hmmmm...", "is this the best live representation as yet available of B.", "O.C.?", "Yes and no.", "'Extraterrestrial Live' is darned fine but it's not a good starting point.", "Look on it as a trip to the Blue Oyster Cult equivalent of the Vatican and prepare to be dazzled by the effect if ye are truly a B.", "O.C. head.", "If you're not and just want an insight into the group's live stuff, get 'Some Enchanted Evening'; it's cheaper, anyway." ]

[ "This sci-fi story will delight readers who enjoy books and films about people getting caught in prehistoric times and are chased and devoured by dinosaurs and other monsters.", "Except that this tale is about the future.", "A mother takes her two very precocious young children, one of whom carries a wand, somewhat like a magic wand, to a cage less zoo.", "The animals are held at bay by electricity and, while they are ferocious, they are unable to break free and mall people.", "The zoo is run by the Darwin Institute for whom her husband worked before he was killed by one of the animals.", "The officials of the Institute are not satisfied with her husband's findings because, while they paid for his research, he proved that Darwin was wrong.", "They are trying to suppress his writings.", "The Institute was not sufficiently careful, and a severe storm blows out the electricity while the family is viewing the animals.", "As a result, the animals are freed, run wild, and kill over a hundred people.", "Most of the book describes how the mother and two children protect themselves from the animals and how they work to have her husband's findings published." ]

[ "Sonic The Hedgehog CD(1993).", "Sonic's third adventure, and the only Sonic game released on the Sega CD system.", "By 1993, Sonic 2 had already been out for a year, and the series had become one of the biggest things in gaming around that time.", "But before Sonic 2 had even come out, Sega had begun the workings of what would eventually become Sonic CD (hence the reason for the similar graphics like Sonic's animations and the shield and lamposts from Sonic 1).", "It was also around 1993 that Sega had begun to promote their Sega CD add on, so they also thought it would be a good idea to jump the gun and throw their mascot on that system as well.", "Thus, Sonic CD came into existence.", "Now unlike some Sega CD games which were just Genesis ports with added CD-quality music and the \"CD\" thrown on the end of the title, Sonic CD is actually its own game, and boy does it sure do a lot to stand out from the others.", "This adventure sports 2 awesome soundtracks (one for Japan, and another one for everywhere else), TONS of levels, some new tricks, and most evidently the main feature of the game: the ability to time travel.", "That's right.", "You can literally CHANGE TIME PERIODS WITHIN EACH ACT FROM THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE!", "How cool is that?", "Sadly, to this day, no other Sonic game (and even most games out there) has ever tried to mimmick this awesome feature.", "Now some Sonic fanatics out there will tell you that Sonic CD isn't an official Sonic game, and they'll put it down relentlessly in favor of the Genesis titles.", "While I agree that the Genesis Sonic games are all classics, don't listen to these fools who diss on this masterpiece.", "It's a very underrated game in the context of the rest of the series sadly due to its only platform being the Sega CD, which few were willing to shell out cash for a whole system just to play one game (let's face it, aside from Sonic CD, the Lunars, Terminator, Snatcher and a handfull of others, the rest of the games on the Sega CD were nothing but FMV crap).", "But there are many who have, and most will tell you it is indeed a great game and fits right alongside greats in the series like Sonic 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic Advance 3.", "Now let's look at all the neat stuff this game has to offer:\n\nPROS\n-COOL SOUNDTRACK!", "Yes, it's dated and veeery early 90s sounding, but a lot of the level tunes fit their environments really well, and some songs even flat out rock!", "The \"Sonic Boom\" theme song will be stuck in your head for days.", "There's a bit of hip-hop thrown in there with some corny tacked on \"do-wap\" style vocals, but overall the soundtrack works.", "Sonic 2 still holds the top spot for best music though.", "-FAST PACED, INTRICATE LEVELS TO EXPLORE.", "Unlike the loosely fixed paths of Sonic 1's stages and the polished warp speed environments of other games, Sonic CD's stages are very layered and have huge areas to explore at any place in the stage.", "Plus, they also have a slight \"roughness\" to them and don't seem solely based on perfect speed through formulas that the other Sonic game's stages were designed for.", "-SOME OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE BOSSES IN ANY SONIC GAME.", "Just look at some of them: A pinball machine level-boss, a boss surrounded in breathable bubbles to break through, and a race with Sonic's metallic twin, Metal Sonic.", "'Nuff said.", "-I've mentioned the time warping already, but I must address the feature that lets you CHANGE THE FUTURE OUTCOME OF EACH STAGE.", "That's right, each level has both a good and bad future, in addition to the past and present.", "The past has a very organic, pastel look to it, where as the present is more bright.", "The good future also appears bright, though with machinery and wildlife existing in harmony, whereas the bad future is depressing and depicted much like a graveyard of the present or good future of a particular zone.", "To get the good future, you must travel to the past and destroy a robot generator thing.", "This actually gives the player a reason to explore the levels besides simply cruising through them.", "-AWESOME SUPER PEEL OUT MOVE!", "Why this wasn't put into any other Sonic game is beyond me, but this move is basically a super speed dash without the spin, and Sonic's feet look like a figure 8.", "Really cool.", "-VERY AWESOME STORY AS WELL.", "Technically, since it takes place between Sonic's 1 & 2, Tails is nowhere to be found, but in his place is the introduction of Amy Rose (who you'll see a lot more of in the Sonic Adventure games and the GBA titles).", "Metal Sonic is much better than the Robo-Sonic thing from Sonic 2 as well.", "CONS\n-THERE ARE 3 ACTS PER ZONE, BUT THE THIRD IS JUST A PIT STOP.", "You'll only fight a boss in this act, so there might as well just be two acts.", "-And speaking of bosses, while they are very innovative in creation, some can be brought down in just a couple of hits!", "Why waste them like this?", "-The super speed dash move is flawed in this game.", "You have to let it fully charge before you can take off, which might put off some newcomers.", "-Some of the zones are merely repeats of ones found in Sonic 1.", "There's enough variation, but you can still see the similarities.", "There you have it.", "The underdog of the Sonic series.", "If you're a new fan, don't start with this one, but do find it any way you can.", "Until Sonic Gems collection came out recently, Sonic CD was VEERRRY hard to find on console.", "It's also available on PC as well, so go play it!" ]

[ "There are some positive features about the Nelson Raintree Traveling Sprinkler that makes is an excellent sprinkler, and a good one to have if one has a large lawn.", "It's definitely sturdily built, and with a steel body, it appears nearly indestructible.", "Because it's a \"traveling\" sprinkler, once you have it set and have placed the hose in the middle of the track you want it to cover, it will move on its own and give a wide area of lawn a thorough sprinkling.", "One doesn't have to run out every little while to move the sprinkler so that it can water another patch of ground.", "Also, there's a little ramp you can run the hose through so that when the sprinkler has completed its intended course it reaches the ramp and shuts off on its own.", "This is particularly useful if you're not going to be around to monitor it.", "Now, a couple less positive features.", "First, this is an appropriate sprinkler only for those parts of the lawn that are relatively wide open and devoid of obstacles.", "We have a number of large trees in both our front and back yards.", "Also, we have tree rings and the like, which mean that parts of our lawn are isolated from the rest.", "We need a second sprinkler to cover these parts.", "So, buy this only if you have a large enough amount of open space to make having one worthwhile.", "Second, it is a very heavy sprinkler.", "I realize that this is the price one pays for a large metal object.", "But if you want a light-weight piece of equipment, this isn't it." ]

[ "After 2 treatments the freshwater BGA was almost eliminated except for some small and inaccessable masses in the crooks of some driftwood, which is actually beneficial as they harbor tiny worms the fry enjoy.", "The few streamers that pop up occasionally are easily removed with planting forceps - typical tank maintenance.", "No more algae on the glass (sorry snails).", "Quite pleased with the rapid action of this product.", "Spendy yes but a little goes a very long way.", "Don't lose the tiny spoon!", "- a skosh or a pinch doesn't make for good results.", "Be accurate.", "Btw, the product had no effect on the tank's bacteria culture - a main concern prior to use - a major plus.", "Would buy again." ]

[ "First, this game is not for your average gamer.", "I play a ton of console games and Oblivion overwhemed me to the point that I wouldn't install the expansion disc till the 2nd time I played through it (I have the GOY edition).", "Simply put, this is the best RPG experience available on the market.", "The graphics are brilliant, the music flows very well for a game that you can spend up to 300 hours playing, the voice acting is good, and the story lines are varied and involved.", "The game holds up so well graphically after two years and considering the story line and controls, its amazing more companies haven't attempted to emulate its successes.", "However, its easy to see why.", "Simply put, the game is massive.", "Apparently, the world itself is nearly 14 square miles, which is huge.", "Factor in the 150 plus dungeons, etc and there is a monumental amount to explore.", "The level of character customization is off the charts.", "A lot of it doesnt affect game play, but you can spend hours tweaking your character so he/she looks just right.", "The XP system is different from all others I've played.", "Instead of earning \"XP\" from killing things and finishing quests, you level up by using your 7 \"Major skills\".", "Go up a level in any combination of your 7 skills 10 times, and you level up.", "It's complicated to explain, but easy to see once you sit down and look at the skill set you create for your character.", "Many of the complaints you will see about this game stem from the fact that it is so different from just about every other RPG out there.", "Other complaints include that it's really complicated, or that the control scheme is difficult to grasp.", "Well, its a great game that can take a while to understand, but the rewards from playing this game are well worth the time you invest in it.", "I can't recommend this game enough." ]