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Title: Attacking a Straw Man Review: This book does a fine job of dispelling the view the genes solely determine cognitive ability. The problem is that virtually no researchers in the fields of differntial psychology or psychometrics are arguing this position. According to respected experts (e.g., Thomas Bouchard, Arthur Jensen, and Linda Gottfredson), the answer to the question "nature or nurture?" is nature and nurture. The available evidence indicates that both play an important role. The authors of this book are therefore attacking a straw man for ideological reasons.The critique of this issue in Hernstein's and Murray's "The Bell Curve" is much more valuable for anyone with an open mind. But if you've already been baptized into the cult of egalitarianism, read and enjoy. Is this product review negative?
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Title: It was okay but ... Review: ... several unnecessary errors caught my attention. Two-week-old babies can't smile, even at special uncles. Seven-year-old boys aren't old enough to play in Little League, and are not coordinated enough to throw curve balls well enough to win game after game. And any seven-year-old who had gone through what Brian did would be a basket case, totally unable to turn on a dime and be his old self within minutes of being reunited with his parents. Then there was the sentence, "Conner frankly admitted how much he'd agonized during the hours she'd remained unconscious and his INEXPLICABLE relief when she opened her eyes." (Capitalization mine.) What's inexplicable about that? Where was the editor while this wrong word got by?And yes, the epilogue was dopey. Is this product review negative?
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Title: You get what you pay for. Buy something else. Review: The Coleman Powermate PMD8137 Pro Series 18 Volt 4 piece cordless power tool kit is a dog. The reciprocating saw uses an entire battery going through a single 2x4. The 5 3/8" circular saw seemed to work great (aside from the chintzy plastic), until I needed to replace the blade. I bought another blade, but the new one, which is supposed to fit 5 3/8" saws, was slightly too large. The original blade turned out to be 5 1/4". The saw's retractable sheathe also has a lip that extends far enough out that it doesn't automatically push itself up when cutting. I haven't bothered to try the drill or worklight, I just returned the whole set. It's $250 more, but I'll be buying the deWalt set instead. Is this product review negative?
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Title: How to Get Cheated Out of Your Time and Money! Review: To save paper, she should have written an article. The "book" was based on her own experiences and did not give any real advice. Her concept is the same as any other prostitute- sell yourself for sex. I just summed up the entire story. Although by no means not brain food, I can't deny that the story was entertaining, though the pictures were more interesting than the story itself.If you are ready to sell your soul and body for money, than follow Ms. Luva in her wallowing pigish lifestyle. Who needs love, a sense of self-worth, integrity, self-confidance, or morals when you can have money, right?I say this- when I marry MY 6-figure making man for love AND finacial support, I will know which skanks to watch out for looking for my man's money! Is this product review negative?
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