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1	Brilliant	Outnumbered raises the bar for domestic sitcoms. It's inspired, intelligent and hilarious. It absolutely captures modern times. I really can't watch the plodding Modern Family American shows. Each actor is strong and has great timing.Some network here needs to import this. Perhaps Greg Daniels could be the executive producer. He's done a great job with The Office.	positive
1	Great Fun	I really enjoy this series, and wish it was available on DVD to enjoy again! The children are very good, believeable and yet not believeable at the same time. The stories are fun and eminently re-watchable.	positive
1	The title says it all.	This series is a delight, especially for thoses of us who have experienced the mixed blessings of parenthood. The parents putter along in their sincere but harried manner while the three very unique children provide wonderful insights into the workings of the minds of their generation. This program makes me laugh.	positive
1	british commedy	This crazy comedy is nice to see. Its funny and nutty and nice to see a side that you don't hear about family's that aren't american being goof balls too.	positive
1	Must-Have for Beatheads	I saw this book at Urban Outfitters but it was like $30. I loved the images and since I'm a bedroom producer, I loved the content. I hopped onto Amazon later and found it for almost half that price! The only downside is that it doesn't go in-depth enough about each producer's studios. I would've liked to learn more about their gear and environment.	positive
1	Awesome for Beat heads, diggers, and "studio"philes	This book is great!.Raph, amassed a nice volume that really captures the essence of the "home/bedroom" studio. He writes a blurb about how he encountered each DJ/Producer. Each snippet even contains a few spelling errors (normally that gets to me, but for this genre I just think it works). He puts a short discograpy of the producer, but the rest is pics. This is the best part of the book. His photography truly conveys the essence of that world we enter into when we want to create. The world we've made for our music that's full of snapshots, pieces, dusty loops, and complexly configured equipment. The lab. THis book is a great gift for any hiphop head, producer, studio music lover. I had it on my Christmas/b-day list for years and no one copped it for me. So I just decided to get it myself.My only criticism is the list of producers he didn't put in this book. Oh well maybe a Vol. 2 is in order.	positive
0	Too little detail	The review for this book states that you will find "revealing" photgraphs and invites you to walk into the private world of the hip hop producer, etc, etc. I was looking for a book that would give captions that at least detailed the equipment in each home studio. Instead, what you get is a bunch of nearly useless photos with no captions. Most of the photos are taken from such a deep perspective that you can't even make out what you are looking at. My favorites are the close up picture of the torn up chair and close up picture of a sub being held together with duct tape. Those wasted close ups should have been directed towards the equipment. There are a couple of studios where pictures were close enough to see the artists racks but for the most part the pictures are way too "abstract." I would not recommend buying this book new. You will look at it once and never pick it up again.	negative
1	I thought it was too good to be true	After looking in many stores with no luck, I turned to the internet. The product usually sell for $7-$8 for one box, so when I found this three pack for the same price, I thought something was amiss. I received three boxes for the price of one. I couldn't be happier!	positive
0	Not worth the $$	First of all, I love Total Immersion and have been using Terry Laughlin's methods for years, even before everyone else started copying him! As the hardest part of swimming, no matter what the method, is the breathing part, I looked forward to this new DVD. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed. There was not much new here, just a reworking of the same material in Terry Laughlin's other (very good) DVD's. Not enough depth into each topic, lots of views of Terry in an Endless Pool with some occasional poor form to boot.To summarize:If you're a beginner, or new to Total Immersion: Instead, tryFreestyle: Made Easy, orEasy Freestyle Swimming by Terry LaughlinIf you're an intermediate or experienced swimmer or triathlete: Don't bother.	negative
0	Dreadful, Overwrought, and Useless	This DVD should be cut into guitar picks. It is just worthless. Like so many swimmers, I have a problem breathing while doing freestyle. My form is great, I should win a freakin' medal, but I get terribly winded after 2 laps and need to switch to breastroke or to stop altogether. I've tried every trick in the book but can't lick this problem. I thought this DVD would address this problem. It doesn't. It assumes you have never seen water before and laboriously instructs you how to stroke in the water. There is NO advice on exhaling in the water, proper breathing techniques, drills, NOTHING. It's just dreadful and prosaic. Besides that it was great.	negative
1	Loved this!	I could not swim before trying the Total Immersion program and now I am signed up for my first triathalon.	positive
0	Borrow it from the library instead	Not wanting to drop the money for this dvd, I checked it out from the library. I am glad I did. You can learn the same skills illustrated in this dvd by searching google and watching videos on youtube. The 50 minute dvd could have been cut down to 30 minutes or less if they cut out long segments showing Terry swimming with little or no instruction. If you decide you want to learn and apply the methods in this dvd, save your money and borrow it from your local library instead.	negative
0	Sounds like a less expensive monster cable	I A/B tested this cable against a monster cable costing 1/5 as much. While there were very minor differences in the sounds, it was virtually indiscernible. One of my friends actually preferred the sound of the less expensive cable. Red Rose's main components are great, but I wouldn't bother with this.	negative
1	Works Well - a bit small	When our pestle broke on our old mortar/pestle I bought this after a recommendation from Cooks Illustrated. It works well but a four inch bowl is a bit small for my taste. Our old one was six inches which to me is just about perfect. Other than that minor complaint, this works well and is very attractive out on the counter.	positive
1	Marbly goodness	A gift for a very good home cook, this mortar and pestle set was just what she was wishing for. She really likes the look of the marble and it works very well.	positive
1	The best figure drawing learning book available	I have used this book for about a week and am totally impressed with the results. Before, I did not like to draw hands or faces or lips, now, I find them amazing and a great adventure to draw. I would recommend this book to any one who has never drawn the human figure in a proper way, it's a great way to learning how to. I would like to thank Walt reed for being such a good person as to allow us to know what he knows and sharing all his knowledge. Learning how to draw the human figure is not scary as I thought, I now have discovered a new world of excitement and fun through the use of a simple pencil and paper. Oliver Gonzalez.	positive
1	GREAT BOOK!	This book was very easy to understand and follow. A great book to learn how to draw figures!	positive
0	The Figure	I was disappointed when I reviewed this book. It is more straightline drawings with no rendering.	negative
1	Beautiful	It's a beautiful book with fascinating information. It takes apart scenes in movies that have matte paintings -- showing you the components that went into the painting.	positive
1	Great Book	This is a great, great book. If you're a fan of Kidd's work, by all means buy this book. If you are at all interested in truly inspirational graphic design, this book is a must-have.PROS: having so many of Kidd's designs in one place is worth the price of admission, inclusion of the development and back story of each cover is interesting and elucidating, stories of his adventures in the trade are well-written and fun to learn about.CONS: the cover is awkward, the shape of the book makes it hard to hold while reading - you really have to put it on something flat - it's sometimes difficult to decipher exactly which pictures the captions are referencing.There is a definite form-over-function issue with the book, but the content is what counts - and that gets 5 stars from me without a quibble.	positive
1	Chip Kidd's Jacket designs	I HAD to buy this book after having read about it in another forum. Kidd's artworks are superb!	positive
0	Lost order	It took almost a month the actually get what I ordered. I was charged for them the day after I bought them and heard nothing from the company for over two weeks... then it said it shipped... but a week later there was still no tracking number and no package. Very dissapointed in the customer service... at least I got what I ordered.	negative
1	Gary Rocks	This is a great book! The Torah shape or Genesis shape of the scriptures is revealed well in this book.The Torah Story: An Apprenticeship on the PentateuchThis is a great response to help postmodern people.	positive
0	Substandard Chinese Junk.	Do not buy this poorly made piece of junk. It lasted about 2 days. My daughter is very unhappy and now I have to purchase another one of better quality.	negative
1	Gotta do this before I die!!!	Originally read this in the 80's. Been trying to get someone to do it with me ever since. I am re-reading it now. I WILL do it even if I have to go it alone. I cannot think of a better way to see a country than this. Meet fellow travelers, locals & spend as much or little time in an area as you like and then at the end . . . what an amazing accomplishment!!	positive
1	Walking Europe (Sierra Club Adventure Travel Guides)	I have travelled part of the route described by this book. I found the information in the book very useful in planning our trip and in providing local information which made our travels on this route more enjoyable. The book itself is a good read for anyone who is interested in European travel even if not comtemplating undertaking this specific trip. We are now planning a second stage of this trip and are using this book as a significant reference.	positive
0	Nice camera with major reliability problem	I thought this was a great camera--at least for the casual point and shoot user--for the first year or so. But over time it became more and more difficult to turn it (which happens when the cover is opened). It now won't work at all, and after some web searching I've found that I'm not the only one to experience this. Too bad because it's otherwise a very nice, super-compact camera.	negative
1	Good solid de Camp	I thought this was a very nice, typical example of the deCamp style. I think it may be slow going for some, liek the previous reviewer, because of his fondness for archaic language, but once you get used to it, it rolls right along. I'm always sorry when one of his books has to come to an end. I liked Yvette and the interplay between her and the hero and this books was one of the bawdier of his output, which is always nice for a rowsing good time. Perhaps not as good as The Reluctant King, but solid nevertheless	positive
1	My 5 year old thinks it is great.	Music for Accelerated Learning ~ Steven Halpern. I homeschool and love this music almost as much as my 5 year old. During school I play it on low and my daughter seems to focus more. She said to me just last night, "Mommy I just love my thinking music". She tested 1st grade overall when she was 4. No, she is not a genius, she just loves school and I believe it is particially due to listening to background music like Halpern's. We get so far in a school day that it is amazing to me...I credit the music...when it is off we both seem to burn out quicker.	positive
1	Excellent CD for Reading, Studying and Even Relaxing	I initially purchased this CD for reading and keeping concentrated with the task in hand. So far it has done its purpose well. Im not gonna say that it is the only CD that will do the job, but it will shure help when it comes to keeping concentrated on your studies. It is not a distracting music but it set a mood of enjoyment even though you dont enjoy what you are reading. The intro is excellent to set a mind state and the second song gives you the rythim to keep reading effortlessly. I highly recommend this CD to anyone who enjoys listening to non vocalized music while reading or studying.	positive
1	Zen Capitalism (� mole, or do you want more?)	Halpern is a great artist... and a gret money-maker. Each "new" title has the same songs, sometimes with different names... A little swindle... Zen swindle, I would say... But I love them all anyway.O cara "lan?a" na maior cara-de-pau CD's com diferentes nomes, mas com as mesmas m?sicas (que tamb?m mudam de nome)... ? mole, or do you want more?	positive
0	Weak power supply	Antec has dropped the ball on this one. My power supply came in DOA.If you read reviews there are lots of reports of short life on power supply.The case weighs 25 pounds. It is a major hastle to uninstall everything and mail it back to California.It is a pretty case with some well thought out features, but not worth reliability hastles.	negative
0	Case is Pretty Good, Power Supply Rotten	I like the style and functionality of the case. It is quiet and looks nice, but the CPU air duct thingy seems a little more gimmicky than practical.The weakness is the Antec SmartPower 450 Watt power supply (PSU). In theory it is a good power supply, but in reality has shown lack of durability. There have been quite a few people complaining of complete PSU failure within a year. Yesterday my own failed on me and I had to go buy a new one. These things aren't that cheap! On the plus side, the PSU has a 3 year warranty. Trouble is I can't allow my machine to be down for several weeks while Antec sends me a new one.	negative
0	Sonata II PSU is junk	I love the looks of this case; although, I am concerned a bit about the front cover. Wish I didn't have to open it every time to turn unit on. Now for the bad - my PSU didn't last the 1+ years that most do...it died in 2 days! I am VERY disappointed since the reason I bought this case was b/c of Antec's reputation for great power supplies. Sonata III uses completely different PSU so I'm guessing Antec figured out this PSU is junk.	negative
0	Really disappointed with the Sonata II	I purchased the Antec Lifestyle Sonata II case because I liked the looks and design and was looking forward to putting my P4 components in a quieter case. And much to my dismay when I opened the case up I found a piece of black plastic laying in the bottom. So I searched around and discovered it was suppose to be holding the front grill on. Being curious, I pulled on the front grill a little bit and heard a couple more plastic pieces come flying off. Maybe not the best idea in the world, but it proved to me that there are some seriously cheap plastic parts on this case that is touted as being steel. And to top it all off, I squeezed the tabs on the air filter to pull that out and the darn thing broke into pieces in my hand. So now I'm out over $100 bucks trying to decide if I want to use this case still or not. I'd have to recommend passing on this one.	negative
0	NOT WHAT WAS DESCRIBED	The description of this camera states that it is panoramic. It is not, so needless to say I was quite disappointed.	negative
0	A little informative	It was ok but not very professionally taped. There were instances of a kid and dog interupting filming. While they were focasing on keeping everything very sterile, the dog kept standing over the beer and a lot of background noise and interuptions by the kid. Other than that, it was interesting watching the process.	negative
1	Quality bracket from RoutersWholesale	The Item I ordered was the 2 L brackets with screws and less than 10 (I assume there are two different products that would explain the wide price range) and the Cisco 1841 bracket I got from the seller was high quality heavy guage metal that fit like a charm.	positive
1	Atec balls	These balls are slightly lighter than the original balls so they tend to come out about 6 inches higher in the strike zone. Much better optically.	positive
0	Terrible for composers	You would think that since the author is a composer, that this book would be helpful to composers. I am beginning a graduate film scoring program, and I bought this book to help teach myself Logic, but now I will just have to pay someone to teach it to me. Although there is a good bit of discussion of MIDI, the book doesn't really explain anything -- it gives you just enough information to see what kinds of things are possible, and that's it. Seriously, the manual that comes with Logic is WAY better (although that hasn't really fulfilled my needs either), and explains things in MUCH more depth than this book. Save your money.	negative
1	Excellent overview of how to use the chakras to heal	Lansdowne delivered a good explaination of the plains of existence along with an overview of the major chakras. While he provides a good explanation of how to use the chakras to heal, Lansdowne failed to provide any in-depth material regarding how to develope the chakras. Apart from this fact, this is an excellent book for anybody interested in essoteric healing. Beginners should buy and read a book that describes meditation techniques used to develope the chakras before moving on to this book.	positive
1	awesome	saves time when working on brakes and the coolness factor is out of this world, your friends will want to borrow this.	positive
1	The perfect break tool. Easy to use and very durable.	Perfect tool. I use it all the time and i love it. the guys at my job all have one and i had to have one of my own.	positive
1	A must have tool	This tool gets used almost every weekend. It make compressing the dual piston caliper a must. Without it there is a fight trying to hold one back while compressing the other.	positive
0	Don't waste your money on this junk!	I purchased this player last year and am extremely unhappy with it. The player constantly 'freezes' and when it 'unfreezes', it jumps to an entirely new section of the DVD. LG support is useless. I can see there are websites being offered by helpful(?)hackers writing firmware to fix this problem because they too give up on LG support. Of course there are disclaimers stating if you try to update, it can ruin your LG player. I'm getting to the point I may try it.	negative
0	Poor investment	I had to get the unit repaired two times within 60 days of purchase and the DVD player still does not work. Do not buy it.	negative
0	Total JUNK JUNK JUNK JUNK JUNK JUNK	Yes, this is a piece of sh--. The company WILL NOT back it up. It will never work. Send it back, pay the freight, over and over, it WILL NOT WORK. I am going to make a video of me destroying this total POS and send it to LG. Makes me think LG just totally sucks. Cmon LG, ever heard of a recall? The thing is, I have their top of the line washer and dryer, refrigerator, etc. They all work. Not this POS however. It is the most useless brand new item I ever owned. I bought an OPPO. It has been flawless for a year....perfect. I wish I could think of a way to somehow cause LG to pay for something useless like I have. All I can think of is vandalizing something of theirs. I am smarter than that however. If you have one, take it to your nearest Salvation Army and claim it is worth hundreds or something...just get rid of it. I am not doing that because I want to beat it to death.	negative
0	Overpriced and Academically Thick	We are using this book for a graduate course, and I've now read 11 chapters thus far. The book reminds me of a compilation of several academic papers (and that's not a compliment). I find that almost all the information in this book I can find on the web for free and explained better. Further, the authors have very little skill in explaning concepts and providing understandable examples for their audience. Our professor has to supplement this book with hand-outs just so the class can understand better. This book may be good for other academic stiffs versed in SOC already, but it is terrible for experienced computer scientists looking to enter the subject.	negative
1	Comprehensive Coverage of Standards	The authors cover a myriad of standards that support web services. The text and associated website provide useful examples. The bibliography is extensive and shows the amount of research that went into developing this extremely helpful text. I would recommend the book for technologists as well as instructors.	positive
1	Best photo collection of SOG operations	I liked it because the mission was unknown for yearsI recommend it to anyone interestested in VN history.Thanks	positive
1	Scott Mosher: Inferno	INFERNO is Mr. Mosher's third CD (following VIRTUALITY in 2001 and AMBIENT EARTH in 1996) and continues in his tradition of synthesizing heavy progressive rock and ambient electronic music embellished by melodic guitar work, mellifluous vocals and impressionistic lyrics. INFERNO delves further into the worlds of hauntingly melodic and dark evocative music. With a stronger emphasis on vocal arrangements, guitar-based dynamics and dramatic song structures, INFERNO makes a bold statement as the next step in artistic evolution... and fits all head sizes.	positive
0	Not received as ordered	The knob itself is just what I wanted. What I am upset about is the fact that instead of the set of 4 knobs (as listed), I received a single knob. I needed 4!	negative
0	big let down	My wife and I are big fans of co-op games and we've played the xmen and the champions of norrath and we were stoked to play the game, but it was way to short,left us wanting something more, and some of the super powers were on the weak side as well as the way to "upgrade" your powers, also on the cut scenes the graphics are very rough looking (wonderwoman looked as if she was more manly then female and she also had a haggarred look about her). This game left us regreting paying the full new game price of 50 dollars, for kids I'm sure the game is great. But be advised if you get this game buy it used. Don't get to excited for this game for you might get let down big time.	negative
1	great game!	The game was everything I expected and am very satisfied with the game. Would like it if they made a sequel but I wont hold my breath!	positive
0	Second-Rate Game	This is simply a second-rate game, a pretender, a wannabe. It simply reeks of rush job made to cash in on the super-hero craze. You battle through hordes and hordes of robots. It feels more like a chore rather than fun. The super-heroes themselves blend in with the other enemies so that you can't see them amongst the hordes and hordes of robots. Then the game ends. No special cut-scenes. Just screen credits. That after working hard to clean the screen of robots. To add insult to this whole thing the game is very short. Don't waste your money on this rubbish. Take it from me, once you've played the other super-hero games you will see how really bad this one is. Save a little bit more and get the real game. Don't waste your money on this game. Show the game developers that you don't like being ripped off by games like this.	negative
0	fun but familiar	kind of fun but very similar to other games ,like Marvel Ultimate Alliance, except with smaller mission teams(with less controller change options) and NO team member choice options, which is the biggest game flaw. plus the voice acting, while well done, is flawed	negative
1	A Great Game	Justice League Heroes dwelves in the DC universe. If you have played Marvel Ultimate Alliance or X-Men games, then this will be really familiar to you. I say that because the gameplay is similiar. The game is easy, simple, and fun, but a lot more enjoyable if you use cheats. The story will take you on a exciting trip through DC universe.	positive
1	Great game	i actually got pretty close to what i thought was the end when my ps2 crashed and corrupted the saved game. i had to start over at the beginning, but it was just as much fun the second time through, and only slightly easier since i remembered how to beat the tough guys. the flash is my favorite with his pinball/ricochet attack, and wonder woman's block winds up killing anyone who's shooting at her. you can also customize the heroes and build up their skills as the monsters get tougher. the plotline is pretty good too, you go through one villian to find another, etc. overall very smooth and nice.	positive
1	Heart Coming Home by Tomas Michaud	I enjoy this album most to unwind just before bed, or quiet visits with friends, perhaps at mealtime. A little too mellow (but happy I have it) for other activities. Then prefer Passion Dance. Don't think I would compare to Gipsy Kings - I have the "Best of" album - it's much livelier than this. Hubby calls this more 'Waiting room / Elevator' music. He doesn't ask me to shut if off when we are reading or visiting - that's a big plus! I would compare it more to Yanni's "Devotion".	positive
1	A good introduction	This is a good introduction to Pilates. Aside from hearing the word and reading in magazines that it was good for you, I didn't know what Pilates was like. Pilates is pretty amazing. I wouldn't have believed that a half hour of focused work a day, 3 or so times a week could make a difference. If you follow the instruction, really focus on the muscles and your breathing, you can get a stronger mid section and get flexibility in less time then you think. I'm seeing my tummy get flatter, feeling myself walking taller and my hips and knees are moving much easier. I gave a copy of this as a gift to a friend since I loved it so much and she worked out with me doing this a couple of times.	positive
0	beginner beware	This was my first pilates video. It is sooooooo boring. I did the exercise for a couple minutes, and never picked up this video again. It was a waste of money. If your a beginner, it's great to start slow, but this video made me not want to do pilates...it was just that boring.	negative
1	I Love this DVD!	I have been interested in Pilates for some time. My chiropractor recommended that I do some core ab strengthening exercises to help my back so I bought this DVD. I love the instruction on this - it is perfect for someone that has never tried Pilates before. It is also a beautiful DVD visually. So far, the results have been great. I feel like my abs are in better shape and I have more strength overall. I think this is a perfect DVD to begin learning Pilates.	positive
1	Very Good	I like this alot and it has been very useful in learning pilates and gaining strength, my stomach feels stronger and my arms look more toned.A nice exercise that is good for beginners.	positive
1	Easy and gave it to a friend	I work out a lot and wanted to do something different so I got this video with one other. This one was way to easy for me, but great for those who are just starting out.	positive
0	Sorry I bought this DVD	It's hard to see what the instructor is doing because there's only one camera angle- no close-ups or different angles. The abdomen exercises were pointless. I couldn't see what she was doing with her stomach because there wasn't a close up. Maybe this is because it was made in 2006?	negative
1	good for beginners	The video has many short routines which is nice when you don't have a lot of time.	positive
0	Not enough instruction	This video assumed that the viewer knew when to tighten the abs and when relax them. It just didn't offer enough instruction as she went through each exercise. Also, the delivery was distracting; it was obvious the instructor was reading a cue card. She reminded me of a third grader giving an oral presentation in front of the class. She was just going through the motions almost robotically.	negative
0	Too Easy!	I bought this dvd since I am new to pilates, but have been doing Bikram yoga for nearly 2 years. I wanted a different workout. All I can say is this video is boring. I went thru it once, and put it away. I did not feel like I had "worked out" at all. It's probably better for someone who's just starting a work out routine. If you've done any yoga at all, this video is not for you.	negative
0	lame	anyone and I mean anyone can do this workout! Don't waste your time on these beginner's pilates dvds.....way to easy. I suggest winsor pilates if you want real results!!	negative
0	What Happened	This product did not work at all in my DVR. I had to send it back for a replacement.As of yet I have not received a replacement.Maureen Shea	negative
1	True Beginner Fun	Pilates for Beginners truly seems to be a video directed toward beginners in pilates. Sometimes videos say that but do not mean it. I've really enjoyed learning the basics and have found it to be a good workout, even if it goes at a slower pace.	positive
1	Levels To Learn With	I really like how this video has more than one section to work on Pilates. The first section is basic with more instruction and details of how to do things, while the second section does not have as much detail, just enough guidance to keep you one track, since it builds on the earlier section.Each level has a nice assortment of things to do with various time frames, so it is convienent.	positive
1	Great Way To Learn	I have been working with yoga now for awhile to get in shape and added Pilates.The first section introduces some of the basic pilates moves, and Maggie is very clear in the presentation. Gives a good workout that works different muscles than my other yoga workout DVDs, though there is some similarity.I now rotate Pilates and Yoga throughout the week with a few different DVDs and enjoying them all.	positive
0	just ok	Although this video may appeal to some I found it very dated. After viewing some more exercise shows (on demand for ex) I feel I could have saved the $ cause I prefer the more up to date shows! Therefore...just OK!(at best)	negative
0	Not clear enough for a Pilates newbie	I've never done pilates in my life, so I bought this dvd based on the reviews of everyone saying how great the instruction was for beginners. However, I didn't find the instruction to be very clear at all, and she explains everything so quickly that I constantly had to stop, pause, rewind, and review. I'm still interested in learning pilates, but I just found this dvd to be incredibly frustrating.	negative
1	Very enjoyable.	This DVD is perfect to learn pilates with easier (though not easy) workouts to start teaching you then a more advanced level (a bit tougher) that I have worked a little bit with. I look forward to being able to do more of them soon. Very enjoyable.	positive
1	Beginners Pilates	Very smart video with the way it has beginner and more "As You Progress" routines. At the beginner level she takes care to set you up properly for various poses and gives you more than enough time to get used to it. In the leg switching exercise, for example, there is detailed instruction on where to place your head, back and how to place your hands. "Put right hand on right ankle, left hand on right knee." with enough time to get into the position before taking you back and forth between the legs with more than enough time to do it. The pace is easy to follow for me. Later on the more advance section, the set-up is quicker and the repetitions are increased. A real good way to learn. I tried other DVDs that did not present modifications or an easier pace to start. This one worked for me for how it is shown.	positive
0	Too slow, boring, draggy	Pros: I like it that this dvd is divided by sections, times and the type of exercise viewer wants to get as well as the option to choose all inclusive, full length one.Cons: The exercises are waaaay to slow, even for beginners (i.e. it takes forever to teach one posture or movement).It is extremely boring. The explanation is way too long to the point it is hard to hold the pose while waiting for explanation to end. I wish they just taught what to do all at once and allow the viewers to check themselves as they repeat the movement.Overall: This DVD is quite boring, that I didn't even wanna try again after the 1st try.	negative
0	For Beginning Beginners	I was disappointed in this DVD. I think of myself as a beginner of Pilates and have purchased two books and three DVDS to get me started. I was hoping this DVD was just a little bit more for beginners than the other DVDs I've purchased, and I certainly liked the idea that this DVD offered choices in workout lengths, from just a few minutes to longer ones. For me, though, the exercises were not the least bit challenging, and when I decided to try to group several together, I found that I often had to repeat exercises I had just done. I think the introduction was informative, especially for people who have never heard of Pilates. The exercises, too, might be really good for people who are not only brand new to Pilates but brand new to starting a DVD exercise program. For those who are even just a little familiar with Pilates and the exercises involved, I would recommend starting with something a bit more challenging, such as those by Ana Caban and Brooke Siler.	negative
0	Not for me	I ordered this video because of all the nice comments it received. I did not like it. There is too much talking between the workouts and I got bored really quickly. This may be good for someone who need lots and lots of instruction, but it's not for me.	negative
1	I like it!	I am clumsy, oafish and accident-proned. I have not broken anything so far while following this DVD's instructions. I find this to be a plus. I am also massively out of shape and generally hate exercise videos, but this one keeps my attention and I actually look forward to doing pilates! It is not the least bit cheesy, nor do I feel ridiculous if someone's watching while I'm pilate-ing along with Ms. Rhodes.Maggie Rhoades does a good job explaining how to do the movements and the workout is not too rigorous. I do feel my abs "burning" a bit the day after a workout. Another plus. Her voice is pleasant and soothing as someone else mentioned. Plus #3. I don't know if I am imagining it or not, but I just don't seem as flabby after a week of following this DVD.	positive
1	Not bad for beginners!	If you are looking to learn pilates from scratch and you can't meet w/ a teacher, this DVD is wonderful. Its main goal is to teach perfect BASIC form and strengthen core muscles. Though I wasn't very experienced, I had been taking Pilates sporadically for a few months and was used to a much more rigorous class, so some of the routines were not quite challenging enough. BUT I have learned better form w/ this DVD, which is exactly what I needed. The workouts are broken into 2 main sections (very beginner and intermediate beginner) and each main section is broken down into several workouts, each targeting different body parts for different times. (arms/abs, 15 min...full wkout, 35 min...legs/arms, 15 min...) If you're just starting out, get yourself a mat and give this a try!	positive
0	Pilates tape	Did not do a good job of inspiring me and must of been to hard for the beginner as I didn't continued to try to use it.	negative
1	Beginners pilates	The item arrived in perfect condition and timely. It has quite a selection of movements and I just have to take the time to actually go through them all!	positive
1	Perfect for Beginners!	I have never done pilates before and wanted to try to find something to help my back pain. This was an easy to follow video and great for beginners. The time goes by fast and I found myself looking forward to doing the video again!	positive
1	Great Beginners Pilates	THis is a perfect beginners dvd in the amount of material that is on it and how it gives you a couple of different levels of difficulty to work with so that when you learn the easier, modified versions you still have alot more to work out with. There is at least 2 -1/2 hours of different exercises by my count.Maggie is a very good teacher and I would highly recommend this	positive
0	Hard to follow - not for beginners	I bought this thinking it would help me to have a better posture while doing pilates but it was disappointing. I thought it was a class setting instead it is just the instructor doing the exercises with a voice over explaining what is happening. I have had to resort watching videos on ehow to figure out how to position myself and breathe properly while doing pilates. It was a big disappointment. It should have been titled pilates for intermediaries.	negative
1	Like The Instruction And Workouts	I had tried Pilates once before, enjoyed it and what it is suppossed to do for you (stronger abs, flexibility improvements) but never got around to going back to class. I picked up this DVD and tried it.It is designed well with two levels, one with real beginner level workouts with a pace and modifications to help you learn and still get a workout (I found it a good workout even though I do run often) and the second one adds increasing diffculty and is a solid workout that you feel when doing it properly.Overall a very good DVD to start you off and continue on with pilates.	positive
1	Easy instructions to follow	Am enjoying this Pilates for Beginners with Maggie Rhoades very much. The instructions are precise and easy to follow. The ocean in the background makes exercising more pleasant! I am seeing results.	positive
0	See The Burton Ultralite Golf Bag	I looked at this first because it was cheap, but that's about it. It isn't functional.Essentially, it's an empty sack that clips onto your golf bag. Your clubs remain in your golf bag. Throughout your day of golf, you have to constantly pull your clubs from your bag and insert them into this thing when you want to use it. When you return to your cart, you have to put your clubs BACK INTO your golf bag because this is not designed to contain your clubs while attached to your bag. TOO MUCH WORK! So I moved on... and bought the Burton Ultralite Bag, also on Amazon.The Burton Ultralite golf bag provides everything that this item claims, and more. Spend the extra $14.00 you won't be disappointed!	negative
1	Volcanic!	EXPLODE! is a Volcanic Eruption of some of the hottest, most intense Rock songs I've ever heard.Peter Blast has captured the true essense of what a Rocker does...He Rocks! I love to dance, and this release just jerked me up and hurled me out on the dance floor with it's pounding bass and drums, the intensity of the lead guitar riffs and razor-like lyrics in the tracks of "Orange Sunshine", "Sharp as a Knife", "We're the Hellraisers" and "Explode"! Of course, when I heard the blues number "Cruel, Cruel World" and the beautiful "And Just For You Too", I was given an opportunity to view the more emotional side of Mr. Peter Blast.And just when you thought it was safe...Peter Blast will EXPLODE...AGAIN when the 2004 release is re-issued in the summer of 2009!Thanks Peter...for keeping us on our toes!	positive
1	review One Track Mind	Psychedelic western torch noir act.Incandescent,spooky and sexy music with rich twangy guitars and hauntingly low cool-sweet vocals	positive
1	Lovely color!	I wear this color pretty much daily! I've got fair skin and dark hair and this blush makes me look alive and youthful. I get compliments all the time on my complexion, but no one ever says, "Love your blush!" which means it's not clown-like (despite it's bright color in the compact.) It goes on soft and light, bends well, and lasts all day whether I'm wearing it over foundation & powder or mineral makeup.As a reference point, it reminds me of Lorac's 'Desire' except Lola's blush is less shimmery. Definitely a cooler tone, which means I don't look 'orange' or dirty after applying it.	positive
1	Great writing, and a nice glimpse of a political campaign	Being a politics junkie, and with the election approaching, I wanted some insight into life on a political campaign. Mizner's "Politcal Animal" came through, providing a well-written, often funny and compassionate look at the characters who power modern politics. Mizner finds just the right mix of cynicism and idealism, and his characters are real people, the type you can only create if you been there.My main complaint with the book is the love interest seemed to overtake the plot towards the end, and the last chapter was more or less aimless, the final few sentences seeming to indicate a desire to get it to the publisher rather than provide a meaningful conclusion. But the tight, funny writing, the believable characters, and the broad knowledge of modern politics more than made up for it. Thoroughly enjoyable.	positive
0	unimaginative - self absorbed drivel	the premise of the book is intriguing ...but its execution is unimaginative at best - and naively condescending at worst.if his point was that history would proceed similarly with or without europeans ... fine - but do that in 1/2 the number of pages -- or if that is the depth and extent of the thought ... don't write a book about it at all.His description of Newtonian inventions are sickeningly naive -on a par only with his description of "brilliant" philosophy.World War One could happen in an alternate history...yeah yeah - we get it.The book ends in Davis California - the hometown of the author -but under a different name ... with other names partly disguised.--- that's the way of the entire book...	negative
0	Tedious, Boring, Doorstop Preachy	Tedious- Boring- Doorstop- Preachy. I picked these four words from reviews I agree with to get right to the heart of the matter. I was really looking forward to reading this book, it combines reincarnation fantasy with alternative history, two of my favorite flavors, but in this combo they don't taste great together. I'm just sorry I wasted a good Christmas gift certificate on it. After reading reviews from like minded readers I refuse to read any further. So if you are considering this book, please let me save you the trouble that I have put myself to by not reading these reviews first. Don't be fooled by this book, just when it starts to pick up for a few pages after tedious boring endless descriptions, you are sucked back into the dulldroms. Forget it. Don't waste your precious time. I think I'll regift this book and pass it on to a friend who actually likes tedious boring pretentious [books].	negative
0	Not up to snuff	I too was disappointed. The premise was interesting, but the re-incarnation aspect left me bored. It could have gone in a multitude of better directions.	negative
0	east is no better than west!!	I don't think the world without christian europe would be so much better that it turned out to be in the book. The islamic, Buddhist and hinduist philosophy is very anti individualistic. It does not encourage freedom of thought, full emancipation of women, and other concepts that revolutionnized humanity because of the preeminence of christian europe.	negative
0	Very slow	I read about 75 books a year and have been doing this for the last 30 years. I have only not finished 3 books in my life, This is one of them. It is slow, boring makes no sense. It was suppose to be based on the black plague wipping out 95% of the European people and Aisian culture becoming dominant. What I was able to get though did nothing to intrest me on the characters or the entire premise. Do not waste your time. It was nothing like a Turtledove novel.	negative
0	a big disappointment	Based on available info, I anticipated an interesting alternate history. There may have been one - but it was hidden behind a lot of distracting mumbo-jumbo about previous lives. I gave up after 150 pages.	negative

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Brilliant

Outnumbered raises the bar for domestic sitcoms. It's inspired, intelligent and hilarious. It absolutely captures modern times. I really can't watch the plodding Modern Family American shows. Each actor is strong and has great timing.Some network here needs to import this. Perhaps Greg Daniels could be the executive producer. He's done a great job with The Office.

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Great Fun

I really enjoy this series, and wish it was available on DVD to enjoy again! The children are very good, believeable and yet not believeable at the same time. The stories are fun and eminently re-watchable.

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The title says it all.

This series is a delight, especially for thoses of us who have experienced the mixed blessings of parenthood. The parents putter along in their sincere but harried manner while the three very unique children provide wonderful insights into the workings of the minds of their generation. This program makes me laugh.

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british commedy

This crazy comedy is nice to see. Its funny and nutty and nice to see a side that you don't hear about family's that aren't american being goof balls too.

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Must-Have for Beatheads

I saw this book at Urban Outfitters but it was like $30. I loved the images and since I'm a bedroom producer, I loved the content. I hopped onto Amazon later and found it for almost half that price! The only downside is that it doesn't go in-depth enough about each producer's studios. I would've liked to learn more about their gear and environment.

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Awesome for Beat heads, diggers, and "studio"philes

This book is great!.Raph, amassed a nice volume that really captures the essence of the "home/bedroom" studio. He writes a blurb about how he encountered each DJ/Producer. Each snippet even contains a few spelling errors (normally that gets to me, but for this genre I just think it works). He puts a short discograpy of the producer, but the rest is pics. This is the best part of the book. His photography truly conveys the essence of that world we enter into when we want to create. The world we've made for our music that's full of snapshots, pieces, dusty loops, and complexly configured equipment. The lab. THis book is a great gift for any hiphop head, producer, studio music lover. I had it on my Christmas/b-day list for years and no one copped it for me. So I just decided to get it myself.My only criticism is the list of producers he didn't put in this book. Oh well maybe a Vol. 2 is in order.

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Too little detail

The review for this book states that you will find "revealing" photgraphs and invites you to walk into the private world of the hip hop producer, etc, etc. I was looking for a book that would give captions that at least detailed the equipment in each home studio. Instead, what you get is a bunch of nearly useless photos with no captions. Most of the photos are taken from such a deep perspective that you can't even make out what you are looking at. My favorites are the close up picture of the torn up chair and close up picture of a sub being held together with duct tape. Those wasted close ups should have been directed towards the equipment. There are a couple of studios where pictures were close enough to see the artists racks but for the most part the pictures are way too "abstract." I would not recommend buying this book new. You will look at it once and never pick it up again.

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I thought it was too good to be true

After looking in many stores with no luck, I turned to the internet. The product usually sell for $7-$8 for one box, so when I found this three pack for the same price, I thought something was amiss. I received three boxes for the price of one. I couldn't be happier!

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Not worth the $$

First of all, I love Total Immersion and have been using Terry Laughlin's methods for years, even before everyone else started copying him! As the hardest part of swimming, no matter what the method, is the breathing part, I looked forward to this new DVD. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed. There was not much new here, just a reworking of the same material in Terry Laughlin's other (very good) DVD's. Not enough depth into each topic, lots of views of Terry in an Endless Pool with some occasional poor form to boot.To summarize:If you're a beginner, or new to Total Immersion: Instead, tryFreestyle: Made Easy, orEasy Freestyle Swimming by Terry LaughlinIf you're an intermediate or experienced swimmer or triathlete: Don't bother.

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Dreadful, Overwrought, and Useless

This DVD should be cut into guitar picks. It is just worthless. Like so many swimmers, I have a problem breathing while doing freestyle. My form is great, I should win a freakin' medal, but I get terribly winded after 2 laps and need to switch to breastroke or to stop altogether. I've tried every trick in the book but can't lick this problem. I thought this DVD would address this problem. It doesn't. It assumes you have never seen water before and laboriously instructs you how to stroke in the water. There is NO advice on exhaling in the water, proper breathing techniques, drills, NOTHING. It's just dreadful and prosaic. Besides that it was great.

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Loved this!

I could not swim before trying the Total Immersion program and now I am signed up for my first triathalon.

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Borrow it from the library instead

Not wanting to drop the money for this dvd, I checked it out from the library. I am glad I did. You can learn the same skills illustrated in this dvd by searching google and watching videos on youtube. The 50 minute dvd could have been cut down to 30 minutes or less if they cut out long segments showing Terry swimming with little or no instruction. If you decide you want to learn and apply the methods in this dvd, save your money and borrow it from your local library instead.

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Sounds like a less expensive monster cable

I A/B tested this cable against a monster cable costing 1/5 as much. While there were very minor differences in the sounds, it was virtually indiscernible. One of my friends actually preferred the sound of the less expensive cable. Red Rose's main components are great, but I wouldn't bother with this.

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Works Well - a bit small

When our pestle broke on our old mortar/pestle I bought this after a recommendation from Cooks Illustrated. It works well but a four inch bowl is a bit small for my taste. Our old one was six inches which to me is just about perfect. Other than that minor complaint, this works well and is very attractive out on the counter.

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Marbly goodness

A gift for a very good home cook, this mortar and pestle set was just what she was wishing for. She really likes the look of the marble and it works very well.

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The best figure drawing learning book available

I have used this book for about a week and am totally impressed with the results. Before, I did not like to draw hands or faces or lips, now, I find them amazing and a great adventure to draw. I would recommend this book to any one who has never drawn the human figure in a proper way, it's a great way to learning how to. I would like to thank Walt reed for being such a good person as to allow us to know what he knows and sharing all his knowledge. Learning how to draw the human figure is not scary as I thought, I now have discovered a new world of excitement and fun through the use of a simple pencil and paper. Oliver Gonzalez.

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GREAT BOOK!

This book was very easy to understand and follow. A great book to learn how to draw figures!

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The Figure

I was disappointed when I reviewed this book. It is more straightline drawings with no rendering.

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Beautiful

It's a beautiful book with fascinating information. It takes apart scenes in movies that have matte paintings -- showing you the components that went into the painting.

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Great Book

This is a great, great book. If you're a fan of Kidd's work, by all means buy this book. If you are at all interested in truly inspirational graphic design, this book is a must-have.PROS: having so many of Kidd's designs in one place is worth the price of admission, inclusion of the development and back story of each cover is interesting and elucidating, stories of his adventures in the trade are well-written and fun to learn about.CONS: the cover is awkward, the shape of the book makes it hard to hold while reading - you really have to put it on something flat - it's sometimes difficult to decipher exactly which pictures the captions are referencing.There is a definite form-over-function issue with the book, but the content is what counts - and that gets 5 stars from me without a quibble.

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Chip Kidd's Jacket designs

I HAD to buy this book after having read about it in another forum. Kidd's artworks are superb!

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Lost order

It took almost a month the actually get what I ordered. I was charged for them the day after I bought them and heard nothing from the company for over two weeks... then it said it shipped... but a week later there was still no tracking number and no package. Very dissapointed in the customer service... at least I got what I ordered.

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Gary Rocks

This is a great book! The Torah shape or Genesis shape of the scriptures is revealed well in this book.The Torah Story: An Apprenticeship on the PentateuchThis is a great response to help postmodern people.

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Substandard Chinese Junk.

Do not buy this poorly made piece of junk. It lasted about 2 days. My daughter is very unhappy and now I have to purchase another one of better quality.

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Gotta do this before I die!!!

Originally read this in the 80's. Been trying to get someone to do it with me ever since. I am re-reading it now. I WILL do it even if I have to go it alone. I cannot think of a better way to see a country than this. Meet fellow travelers, locals & spend as much or little time in an area as you like and then at the end . . . what an amazing accomplishment!!

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Walking Europe (Sierra Club Adventure Travel Guides)

I have travelled part of the route described by this book. I found the information in the book very useful in planning our trip and in providing local information which made our travels on this route more enjoyable. The book itself is a good read for anyone who is interested in European travel even if not comtemplating undertaking this specific trip. We are now planning a second stage of this trip and are using this book as a significant reference.

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Nice camera with major reliability problem

I thought this was a great camera--at least for the casual point and shoot user--for the first year or so. But over time it became more and more difficult to turn it (which happens when the cover is opened). It now won't work at all, and after some web searching I've found that I'm not the only one to experience this. Too bad because it's otherwise a very nice, super-compact camera.

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Good solid de Camp

I thought this was a very nice, typical example of the deCamp style. I think it may be slow going for some, liek the previous reviewer, because of his fondness for archaic language, but once you get used to it, it rolls right along. I'm always sorry when one of his books has to come to an end. I liked Yvette and the interplay between her and the hero and this books was one of the bawdier of his output, which is always nice for a rowsing good time. Perhaps not as good as The Reluctant King, but solid nevertheless

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My 5 year old thinks it is great.

Music for Accelerated Learning ~ Steven Halpern. I homeschool and love this music almost as much as my 5 year old. During school I play it on low and my daughter seems to focus more. She said to me just last night, "Mommy I just love my thinking music". She tested 1st grade overall when she was 4. No, she is not a genius, she just loves school and I believe it is particially due to listening to background music like Halpern's. We get so far in a school day that it is amazing to me...I credit the music...when it is off we both seem to burn out quicker.

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Excellent CD for Reading, Studying and Even Relaxing

I initially purchased this CD for reading and keeping concentrated with the task in hand. So far it has done its purpose well. Im not gonna say that it is the only CD that will do the job, but it will shure help when it comes to keeping concentrated on your studies. It is not a distracting music but it set a mood of enjoyment even though you dont enjoy what you are reading. The intro is excellent to set a mind state and the second song gives you the rythim to keep reading effortlessly. I highly recommend this CD to anyone who enjoys listening to non vocalized music while reading or studying.

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Zen Capitalism (� mole, or do you want more?)

Halpern is a great artist... and a gret money-maker. Each "new" title has the same songs, sometimes with different names... A little swindle... Zen swindle, I would say... But I love them all anyway.O cara "lan?a" na maior cara-de-pau CD's com diferentes nomes, mas com as mesmas m?sicas (que tamb?m mudam de nome)... ? mole, or do you want more?

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Weak power supply

Antec has dropped the ball on this one. My power supply came in DOA.If you read reviews there are lots of reports of short life on power supply.The case weighs 25 pounds. It is a major hastle to uninstall everything and mail it back to California.It is a pretty case with some well thought out features, but not worth reliability hastles.

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Case is Pretty Good, Power Supply Rotten

I like the style and functionality of the case. It is quiet and looks nice, but the CPU air duct thingy seems a little more gimmicky than practical.The weakness is the Antec SmartPower 450 Watt power supply (PSU). In theory it is a good power supply, but in reality has shown lack of durability. There have been quite a few people complaining of complete PSU failure within a year. Yesterday my own failed on me and I had to go buy a new one. These things aren't that cheap! On the plus side, the PSU has a 3 year warranty. Trouble is I can't allow my machine to be down for several weeks while Antec sends me a new one.

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Sonata II PSU is junk

I love the looks of this case; although, I am concerned a bit about the front cover. Wish I didn't have to open it every time to turn unit on. Now for the bad - my PSU didn't last the 1+ years that most do...it died in 2 days! I am VERY disappointed since the reason I bought this case was b/c of Antec's reputation for great power supplies. Sonata III uses completely different PSU so I'm guessing Antec figured out this PSU is junk.

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Really disappointed with the Sonata II

I purchased the Antec Lifestyle Sonata II case because I liked the looks and design and was looking forward to putting my P4 components in a quieter case. And much to my dismay when I opened the case up I found a piece of black plastic laying in the bottom. So I searched around and discovered it was suppose to be holding the front grill on. Being curious, I pulled on the front grill a little bit and heard a couple more plastic pieces come flying off. Maybe not the best idea in the world, but it proved to me that there are some seriously cheap plastic parts on this case that is touted as being steel. And to top it all off, I squeezed the tabs on the air filter to pull that out and the darn thing broke into pieces in my hand. So now I'm out over $100 bucks trying to decide if I want to use this case still or not. I'd have to recommend passing on this one.

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NOT WHAT WAS DESCRIBED

The description of this camera states that it is panoramic. It is not, so needless to say I was quite disappointed.

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A little informative

It was ok but not very professionally taped. There were instances of a kid and dog interupting filming. While they were focasing on keeping everything very sterile, the dog kept standing over the beer and a lot of background noise and interuptions by the kid. Other than that, it was interesting watching the process.

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Quality bracket from RoutersWholesale

The Item I ordered was the 2 L brackets with screws and less than 10 (I assume there are two different products that would explain the wide price range) and the Cisco 1841 bracket I got from the seller was high quality heavy guage metal that fit like a charm.

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Atec balls

These balls are slightly lighter than the original balls so they tend to come out about 6 inches higher in the strike zone. Much better optically.

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Terrible for composers

You would think that since the author is a composer, that this book would be helpful to composers. I am beginning a graduate film scoring program, and I bought this book to help teach myself Logic, but now I will just have to pay someone to teach it to me. Although there is a good bit of discussion of MIDI, the book doesn't really explain anything -- it gives you just enough information to see what kinds of things are possible, and that's it. Seriously, the manual that comes with Logic is WAY better (although that hasn't really fulfilled my needs either), and explains things in MUCH more depth than this book. Save your money.

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Excellent overview of how to use the chakras to heal

Lansdowne delivered a good explaination of the plains of existence along with an overview of the major chakras. While he provides a good explanation of how to use the chakras to heal, Lansdowne failed to provide any in-depth material regarding how to develope the chakras. Apart from this fact, this is an excellent book for anybody interested in essoteric healing. Beginners should buy and read a book that describes meditation techniques used to develope the chakras before moving on to this book.

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awesome

saves time when working on brakes and the coolness factor is out of this world, your friends will want to borrow this.

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The perfect break tool. Easy to use and very durable.

Perfect tool. I use it all the time and i love it. the guys at my job all have one and i had to have one of my own.

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A must have tool

This tool gets used almost every weekend. It make compressing the dual piston caliper a must. Without it there is a fight trying to hold one back while compressing the other.

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Don't waste your money on this junk!

I purchased this player last year and am extremely unhappy with it. The player constantly 'freezes' and when it 'unfreezes', it jumps to an entirely new section of the DVD. LG support is useless. I can see there are websites being offered by helpful(?)hackers writing firmware to fix this problem because they too give up on LG support. Of course there are disclaimers stating if you try to update, it can ruin your LG player. I'm getting to the point I may try it.

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Poor investment

I had to get the unit repaired two times within 60 days of purchase and the DVD player still does not work. Do not buy it.

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Total JUNK JUNK JUNK JUNK JUNK JUNK

Yes, this is a piece of sh--. The company WILL NOT back it up. It will never work. Send it back, pay the freight, over and over, it WILL NOT WORK. I am going to make a video of me destroying this total POS and send it to LG. Makes me think LG just totally sucks. Cmon LG, ever heard of a recall? The thing is, I have their top of the line washer and dryer, refrigerator, etc. They all work. Not this POS however. It is the most useless brand new item I ever owned. I bought an OPPO. It has been flawless for a year....perfect. I wish I could think of a way to somehow cause LG to pay for something useless like I have. All I can think of is vandalizing something of theirs. I am smarter than that however. If you have one, take it to your nearest Salvation Army and claim it is worth hundreds or something...just get rid of it. I am not doing that because I want to beat it to death.

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Overpriced and Academically Thick

We are using this book for a graduate course, and I've now read 11 chapters thus far. The book reminds me of a compilation of several academic papers (and that's not a compliment). I find that almost all the information in this book I can find on the web for free and explained better. Further, the authors have very little skill in explaning concepts and providing understandable examples for their audience. Our professor has to supplement this book with hand-outs just so the class can understand better. This book may be good for other academic stiffs versed in SOC already, but it is terrible for experienced computer scientists looking to enter the subject.

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Comprehensive Coverage of Standards

The authors cover a myriad of standards that support web services. The text and associated website provide useful examples. The bibliography is extensive and shows the amount of research that went into developing this extremely helpful text. I would recommend the book for technologists as well as instructors.

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Best photo collection of SOG operations

I liked it because the mission was unknown for yearsI recommend it to anyone interestested in VN history.Thanks

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Scott Mosher: Inferno

INFERNO is Mr. Mosher's third CD (following VIRTUALITY in 2001 and AMBIENT EARTH in 1996) and continues in his tradition of synthesizing heavy progressive rock and ambient electronic music embellished by melodic guitar work, mellifluous vocals and impressionistic lyrics. INFERNO delves further into the worlds of hauntingly melodic and dark evocative music. With a stronger emphasis on vocal arrangements, guitar-based dynamics and dramatic song structures, INFERNO makes a bold statement as the next step in artistic evolution... and fits all head sizes.

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Not received as ordered

The knob itself is just what I wanted. What I am upset about is the fact that instead of the set of 4 knobs (as listed), I received a single knob. I needed 4!

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big let down

My wife and I are big fans of co-op games and we've played the xmen and the champions of norrath and we were stoked to play the game, but it was way to short,left us wanting something more, and some of the super powers were on the weak side as well as the way to "upgrade" your powers, also on the cut scenes the graphics are very rough looking (wonderwoman looked as if she was more manly then female and she also had a haggarred look about her). This game left us regreting paying the full new game price of 50 dollars, for kids I'm sure the game is great. But be advised if you get this game buy it used. Don't get to excited for this game for you might get let down big time.

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great game!

The game was everything I expected and am very satisfied with the game. Would like it if they made a sequel but I wont hold my breath!

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Second-Rate Game

This is simply a second-rate game, a pretender, a wannabe. It simply reeks of rush job made to cash in on the super-hero craze. You battle through hordes and hordes of robots. It feels more like a chore rather than fun. The super-heroes themselves blend in with the other enemies so that you can't see them amongst the hordes and hordes of robots. Then the game ends. No special cut-scenes. Just screen credits. That after working hard to clean the screen of robots. To add insult to this whole thing the game is very short. Don't waste your money on this rubbish. Take it from me, once you've played the other super-hero games you will see how really bad this one is. Save a little bit more and get the real game. Don't waste your money on this game. Show the game developers that you don't like being ripped off by games like this.

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fun but familiar

kind of fun but very similar to other games ,like Marvel Ultimate Alliance, except with smaller mission teams(with less controller change options) and NO team member choice options, which is the biggest game flaw. plus the voice acting, while well done, is flawed

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A Great Game

Justice League Heroes dwelves in the DC universe. If you have played Marvel Ultimate Alliance or X-Men games, then this will be really familiar to you. I say that because the gameplay is similiar. The game is easy, simple, and fun, but a lot more enjoyable if you use cheats. The story will take you on a exciting trip through DC universe.

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Great game

i actually got pretty close to what i thought was the end when my ps2 crashed and corrupted the saved game. i had to start over at the beginning, but it was just as much fun the second time through, and only slightly easier since i remembered how to beat the tough guys. the flash is my favorite with his pinball/ricochet attack, and wonder woman's block winds up killing anyone who's shooting at her. you can also customize the heroes and build up their skills as the monsters get tougher. the plotline is pretty good too, you go through one villian to find another, etc. overall very smooth and nice.

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Heart Coming Home by Tomas Michaud

I enjoy this album most to unwind just before bed, or quiet visits with friends, perhaps at mealtime. A little too mellow (but happy I have it) for other activities. Then prefer Passion Dance. Don't think I would compare to Gipsy Kings - I have the "Best of" album - it's much livelier than this. Hubby calls this more 'Waiting room / Elevator' music. He doesn't ask me to shut if off when we are reading or visiting - that's a big plus! I would compare it more to Yanni's "Devotion".

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A good introduction

This is a good introduction to Pilates. Aside from hearing the word and reading in magazines that it was good for you, I didn't know what Pilates was like. Pilates is pretty amazing. I wouldn't have believed that a half hour of focused work a day, 3 or so times a week could make a difference. If you follow the instruction, really focus on the muscles and your breathing, you can get a stronger mid section and get flexibility in less time then you think. I'm seeing my tummy get flatter, feeling myself walking taller and my hips and knees are moving much easier. I gave a copy of this as a gift to a friend since I loved it so much and she worked out with me doing this a couple of times.

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beginner beware

This was my first pilates video. It is sooooooo boring. I did the exercise for a couple minutes, and never picked up this video again. It was a waste of money. If your a beginner, it's great to start slow, but this video made me not want to do pilates...it was just that boring.

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I Love this DVD!

I have been interested in Pilates for some time. My chiropractor recommended that I do some core ab strengthening exercises to help my back so I bought this DVD. I love the instruction on this - it is perfect for someone that has never tried Pilates before. It is also a beautiful DVD visually. So far, the results have been great. I feel like my abs are in better shape and I have more strength overall. I think this is a perfect DVD to begin learning Pilates.

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Very Good

I like this alot and it has been very useful in learning pilates and gaining strength, my stomach feels stronger and my arms look more toned.A nice exercise that is good for beginners.

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Easy and gave it to a friend

I work out a lot and wanted to do something different so I got this video with one other. This one was way to easy for me, but great for those who are just starting out.

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Sorry I bought this DVD

It's hard to see what the instructor is doing because there's only one camera angle- no close-ups or different angles. The abdomen exercises were pointless. I couldn't see what she was doing with her stomach because there wasn't a close up. Maybe this is because it was made in 2006?

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good for beginners

The video has many short routines which is nice when you don't have a lot of time.

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Not enough instruction

This video assumed that the viewer knew when to tighten the abs and when relax them. It just didn't offer enough instruction as she went through each exercise. Also, the delivery was distracting; it was obvious the instructor was reading a cue card. She reminded me of a third grader giving an oral presentation in front of the class. She was just going through the motions almost robotically.

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Too Easy!

I bought this dvd since I am new to pilates, but have been doing Bikram yoga for nearly 2 years. I wanted a different workout. All I can say is this video is boring. I went thru it once, and put it away. I did not feel like I had "worked out" at all. It's probably better for someone who's just starting a work out routine. If you've done any yoga at all, this video is not for you.

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lame

anyone and I mean anyone can do this workout! Don't waste your time on these beginner's pilates dvds.....way to easy. I suggest winsor pilates if you want real results!!

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What Happened

This product did not work at all in my DVR. I had to send it back for a replacement.As of yet I have not received a replacement.Maureen Shea

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True Beginner Fun

Pilates for Beginners truly seems to be a video directed toward beginners in pilates. Sometimes videos say that but do not mean it. I've really enjoyed learning the basics and have found it to be a good workout, even if it goes at a slower pace.

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Levels To Learn With

I really like how this video has more than one section to work on Pilates. The first section is basic with more instruction and details of how to do things, while the second section does not have as much detail, just enough guidance to keep you one track, since it builds on the earlier section.Each level has a nice assortment of things to do with various time frames, so it is convienent.

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Great Way To Learn

I have been working with yoga now for awhile to get in shape and added Pilates.The first section introduces some of the basic pilates moves, and Maggie is very clear in the presentation. Gives a good workout that works different muscles than my other yoga workout DVDs, though there is some similarity.I now rotate Pilates and Yoga throughout the week with a few different DVDs and enjoying them all.

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just ok

Although this video may appeal to some I found it very dated. After viewing some more exercise shows (on demand for ex) I feel I could have saved the $ cause I prefer the more up to date shows! Therefore...just OK!(at best)

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Not clear enough for a Pilates newbie

I've never done pilates in my life, so I bought this dvd based on the reviews of everyone saying how great the instruction was for beginners. However, I didn't find the instruction to be very clear at all, and she explains everything so quickly that I constantly had to stop, pause, rewind, and review. I'm still interested in learning pilates, but I just found this dvd to be incredibly frustrating.

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Very enjoyable.

This DVD is perfect to learn pilates with easier (though not easy) workouts to start teaching you then a more advanced level (a bit tougher) that I have worked a little bit with. I look forward to being able to do more of them soon. Very enjoyable.

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Beginners Pilates

Very smart video with the way it has beginner and more "As You Progress" routines. At the beginner level she takes care to set you up properly for various poses and gives you more than enough time to get used to it. In the leg switching exercise, for example, there is detailed instruction on where to place your head, back and how to place your hands. "Put right hand on right ankle, left hand on right knee." with enough time to get into the position before taking you back and forth between the legs with more than enough time to do it. The pace is easy to follow for me. Later on the more advance section, the set-up is quicker and the repetitions are increased. A real good way to learn. I tried other DVDs that did not present modifications or an easier pace to start. This one worked for me for how it is shown.

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Too slow, boring, draggy

Pros: I like it that this dvd is divided by sections, times and the type of exercise viewer wants to get as well as the option to choose all inclusive, full length one.Cons: The exercises are waaaay to slow, even for beginners (i.e. it takes forever to teach one posture or movement).It is extremely boring. The explanation is way too long to the point it is hard to hold the pose while waiting for explanation to end. I wish they just taught what to do all at once and allow the viewers to check themselves as they repeat the movement.Overall: This DVD is quite boring, that I didn't even wanna try again after the 1st try.

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For Beginning Beginners

I was disappointed in this DVD. I think of myself as a beginner of Pilates and have purchased two books and three DVDS to get me started. I was hoping this DVD was just a little bit more for beginners than the other DVDs I've purchased, and I certainly liked the idea that this DVD offered choices in workout lengths, from just a few minutes to longer ones. For me, though, the exercises were not the least bit challenging, and when I decided to try to group several together, I found that I often had to repeat exercises I had just done. I think the introduction was informative, especially for people who have never heard of Pilates. The exercises, too, might be really good for people who are not only brand new to Pilates but brand new to starting a DVD exercise program. For those who are even just a little familiar with Pilates and the exercises involved, I would recommend starting with something a bit more challenging, such as those by Ana Caban and Brooke Siler.

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Not for me

I ordered this video because of all the nice comments it received. I did not like it. There is too much talking between the workouts and I got bored really quickly. This may be good for someone who need lots and lots of instruction, but it's not for me.

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I like it!

I am clumsy, oafish and accident-proned. I have not broken anything so far while following this DVD's instructions. I find this to be a plus. I am also massively out of shape and generally hate exercise videos, but this one keeps my attention and I actually look forward to doing pilates! It is not the least bit cheesy, nor do I feel ridiculous if someone's watching while I'm pilate-ing along with Ms. Rhodes.Maggie Rhoades does a good job explaining how to do the movements and the workout is not too rigorous. I do feel my abs "burning" a bit the day after a workout. Another plus. Her voice is pleasant and soothing as someone else mentioned. Plus #3. I don't know if I am imagining it or not, but I just don't seem as flabby after a week of following this DVD.

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Not bad for beginners!

If you are looking to learn pilates from scratch and you can't meet w/ a teacher, this DVD is wonderful. Its main goal is to teach perfect BASIC form and strengthen core muscles. Though I wasn't very experienced, I had been taking Pilates sporadically for a few months and was used to a much more rigorous class, so some of the routines were not quite challenging enough. BUT I have learned better form w/ this DVD, which is exactly what I needed. The workouts are broken into 2 main sections (very beginner and intermediate beginner) and each main section is broken down into several workouts, each targeting different body parts for different times. (arms/abs, 15 min...full wkout, 35 min...legs/arms, 15 min...) If you're just starting out, get yourself a mat and give this a try!

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Pilates tape

Did not do a good job of inspiring me and must of been to hard for the beginner as I didn't continued to try to use it.

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Beginners pilates

The item arrived in perfect condition and timely. It has quite a selection of movements and I just have to take the time to actually go through them all!

positive

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Perfect for Beginners!

I have never done pilates before and wanted to try to find something to help my back pain. This was an easy to follow video and great for beginners. The time goes by fast and I found myself looking forward to doing the video again!

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Great Beginners Pilates

THis is a perfect beginners dvd in the amount of material that is on it and how it gives you a couple of different levels of difficulty to work with so that when you learn the easier, modified versions you still have alot more to work out with. There is at least 2 -1/2 hours of different exercises by my count.Maggie is a very good teacher and I would highly recommend this

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Hard to follow - not for beginners

I bought this thinking it would help me to have a better posture while doing pilates but it was disappointing. I thought it was a class setting instead it is just the instructor doing the exercises with a voice over explaining what is happening. I have had to resort watching videos on ehow to figure out how to position myself and breathe properly while doing pilates. It was a big disappointment. It should have been titled pilates for intermediaries.

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Like The Instruction And Workouts

I had tried Pilates once before, enjoyed it and what it is suppossed to do for you (stronger abs, flexibility improvements) but never got around to going back to class. I picked up this DVD and tried it.It is designed well with two levels, one with real beginner level workouts with a pace and modifications to help you learn and still get a workout (I found it a good workout even though I do run often) and the second one adds increasing diffculty and is a solid workout that you feel when doing it properly.Overall a very good DVD to start you off and continue on with pilates.

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Easy instructions to follow

Am enjoying this Pilates for Beginners with Maggie Rhoades very much. The instructions are precise and easy to follow. The ocean in the background makes exercising more pleasant! I am seeing results.

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See The Burton Ultralite Golf Bag

I looked at this first because it was cheap, but that's about it. It isn't functional.Essentially, it's an empty sack that clips onto your golf bag. Your clubs remain in your golf bag. Throughout your day of golf, you have to constantly pull your clubs from your bag and insert them into this thing when you want to use it. When you return to your cart, you have to put your clubs BACK INTO your golf bag because this is not designed to contain your clubs while attached to your bag. TOO MUCH WORK! So I moved on... and bought the Burton Ultralite Bag, also on Amazon.The Burton Ultralite golf bag provides everything that this item claims, and more. Spend the extra $14.00 you won't be disappointed!

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Volcanic!

EXPLODE! is a Volcanic Eruption of some of the hottest, most intense Rock songs I've ever heard.Peter Blast has captured the true essense of what a Rocker does...He Rocks! I love to dance, and this release just jerked me up and hurled me out on the dance floor with it's pounding bass and drums, the intensity of the lead guitar riffs and razor-like lyrics in the tracks of "Orange Sunshine", "Sharp as a Knife", "We're the Hellraisers" and "Explode"! Of course, when I heard the blues number "Cruel, Cruel World" and the beautiful "And Just For You Too", I was given an opportunity to view the more emotional side of Mr. Peter Blast.And just when you thought it was safe...Peter Blast will EXPLODE...AGAIN when the 2004 release is re-issued in the summer of 2009!Thanks Peter...for keeping us on our toes!

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review One Track Mind

Psychedelic western torch noir act.Incandescent,spooky and sexy music with rich twangy guitars and hauntingly low cool-sweet vocals

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Lovely color!

I wear this color pretty much daily! I've got fair skin and dark hair and this blush makes me look alive and youthful. I get compliments all the time on my complexion, but no one ever says, "Love your blush!" which means it's not clown-like (despite it's bright color in the compact.) It goes on soft and light, bends well, and lasts all day whether I'm wearing it over foundation & powder or mineral makeup.As a reference point, it reminds me of Lorac's 'Desire' except Lola's blush is less shimmery. Definitely a cooler tone, which means I don't look 'orange' or dirty after applying it.

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Great writing, and a nice glimpse of a political campaign

Being a politics junkie, and with the election approaching, I wanted some insight into life on a political campaign. Mizner's "Politcal Animal" came through, providing a well-written, often funny and compassionate look at the characters who power modern politics. Mizner finds just the right mix of cynicism and idealism, and his characters are real people, the type you can only create if you been there.My main complaint with the book is the love interest seemed to overtake the plot towards the end, and the last chapter was more or less aimless, the final few sentences seeming to indicate a desire to get it to the publisher rather than provide a meaningful conclusion. But the tight, funny writing, the believable characters, and the broad knowledge of modern politics more than made up for it. Thoroughly enjoyable.

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unimaginative - self absorbed drivel

the premise of the book is intriguing ...but its execution is unimaginative at best - and naively condescending at worst.if his point was that history would proceed similarly with or without europeans ... fine - but do that in 1/2 the number of pages -- or if that is the depth and extent of the thought ... don't write a book about it at all.His description of Newtonian inventions are sickeningly naive -on a par only with his description of "brilliant" philosophy.World War One could happen in an alternate history...yeah yeah - we get it.The book ends in Davis California - the hometown of the author -but under a different name ... with other names partly disguised.--- that's the way of the entire book...

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Tedious, Boring, Doorstop Preachy

Tedious- Boring- Doorstop- Preachy. I picked these four words from reviews I agree with to get right to the heart of the matter. I was really looking forward to reading this book, it combines reincarnation fantasy with alternative history, two of my favorite flavors, but in this combo they don't taste great together. I'm just sorry I wasted a good Christmas gift certificate on it. After reading reviews from like minded readers I refuse to read any further. So if you are considering this book, please let me save you the trouble that I have put myself to by not reading these reviews first. Don't be fooled by this book, just when it starts to pick up for a few pages after tedious boring endless descriptions, you are sucked back into the dulldroms. Forget it. Don't waste your precious time. I think I'll regift this book and pass it on to a friend who actually likes tedious boring pretentious [books].

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Not up to snuff

I too was disappointed. The premise was interesting, but the re-incarnation aspect left me bored. It could have gone in a multitude of better directions.

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east is no better than west!!

I don't think the world without christian europe would be so much better that it turned out to be in the book. The islamic, Buddhist and hinduist philosophy is very anti individualistic. It does not encourage freedom of thought, full emancipation of women, and other concepts that revolutionnized humanity because of the preeminence of christian europe.

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Very slow

I read about 75 books a year and have been doing this for the last 30 years. I have only not finished 3 books in my life, This is one of them. It is slow, boring makes no sense. It was suppose to be based on the black plague wipping out 95% of the European people and Aisian culture becoming dominant. What I was able to get though did nothing to intrest me on the characters or the entire premise. Do not waste your time. It was nothing like a Turtledove novel.

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a big disappointment

Based on available info, I anticipated an interesting alternate history. There may have been one - but it was hidden behind a lot of distracting mumbo-jumbo about previous lives. I gave up after 150 pages.

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