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0	Too much of a good thing	I recently purchased this supplement only to later find out that the "Tolerable Upper Intake Limit for supplemental magnesium" is set at 350 mg. These caps give you 400 mg in one capsule. I know the upper linits are set lower so that everyone is safe so some people may be able to tolerate more. Getting an extra 50 mg every day probably isn't a good idea.	negative
1	The best recording	The Rachmaninoff Third Concerto performance is one of the most musically satisfying recordings of anything! It is the most moving and the most beautiful Rachmaninoff 3rd I've ever heard.	positive
1	interesting for many reasons	The whole book is great. As a gay parent myself, I love to see more gay people telling their stories. But aside from that, the most interesting part of the book was the influence of religious conservatives on NFL players. As a sports fan, I found those sections alarming. Not because I think players should not express their faith, but because of the strong-arm tactics that may be in use to influence people's careers.Read the book, it's a quick read.	positive
1	Esera Finds Peace & Happiness	I give this a 5 because he deserves it. This poor guy was so paranoid and afraid of being caught or outed before he chose to do so himself. It is the predominant theme in the book and gets tiresome at times-but I suppose he had a lot to lose being a football player. He's gentlemanly enough to leave out all the juicy stories he could probably tell, but it's always interesting to read how one evolves from a closet case. I e-mailed Esera but never heard back from him and was VERY disappointed over that!!! What's up Esera, you don't appreciate fans??	positive
1	Bill Laswell Does it Again (and again and again)	This is a beautiful CD to dream to...as are most CD's that Bill Laswell has had anything to do with. I feel very lucky that a friend turned me on to Mr. Laswell's Material project with "Hallucination Engine" (another fabulous record), because Bill Laswell has a little something out there for everyone, and it's always done well. Remember the awesome bassline from Public Image Ltd.'s "Rise"? Bill Laswell. Looking for ambient? Bill Laswell. Jazz? Bill Laswell. Celtic? Bill Laswell. Rap/hip-hop? Bill Laswell. Always done with class and style. But, being partial to Eastern styled music, I rank City of Light as one of his best.	positive
1	A beautiful trip into deep meditation....	A journey...rythmic...beautiful...tabulas beating...mind releasing...peace...Enjoy	positive
0	Acument defective - - Seller Heart Rate Monitors USA a nighmare to deal with	Acumen did not work and the seller, HEART RATE MONITORS USA, were extremely rude and unhelpful. They refused repeated requests to even let me speak to a manager or supervisor to resolve my concerns. DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS SELLER HEART RATE MONITORS USA, you will regret it. My advice is to buy a better heart rate monitor and buy it from a good seller . . . .	negative
0	Did not last a year	The monitor features and usability was great, but I was disappointed with how long it lasted. After about 1 year of use, an average of twice a week, the display went out on the watch. I changed the battery but this did not fix the problem. I used it mostly for spinning class and did not expose to harsh conditions. I expected a lot longer life from this product.	negative
1	Good for beginners	The Acumen HRM is preatty good.Pros: sound that lets you know when you are working in your target zone, easy to program, fits small chests too; you can change the battery without sending it to the manufacturer; counts calories; easy to view time, heart rate, calories while exercising.Cons: you have to change the exercise factor, which is a hassle when you change from one activiy to another. I would have liked an HRM that changes automatically when you walk from running, for example.Overall: goood HRM for the price, especially if you are a beginner.	positive
0	Broke first day I used it!	I was reading the user manual and when I went to set the time the reset button fell off. There's no way I can put it back in where it will stay so I will have to send it back for a replacement. I ordered it directly from Heart Rate Monitors USA so hopefully they will treat me right.	negative
1	Much better than expected: excellent value for the money	I got this heart monitor a week ago and I am really pleased with my purchase.It's simple, but it does all I need sufficienty accurately: monitor my heart rate as I exercise. You can use it for some slightly more advanced tasks, but you have to read the manual, which is a bit involved.I am petite, and this model fits me perfectly. But it can be adjusted to fit my husband too (he uses it regularly now!).The best (and unexpected) feature is that the chest strap is compatible with my Precor heliptical machine.More bonuses: a spare wrist band, and battery which can be replaced at home, without having to send the monitor back to the company.Bottom line: why spend more than twice for a Polar when you can get the same functionality out of this one?	positive
0	Not for smaller wrists as advertised!	I purchased this monitor for my wife specifically because of its claim to be for smaller wrists. Unfortunately, this watch was far too big for her wrists. Additionaly, because of it's design, it is only appropriate for one size. On a normal watch, the flexible band is attached on either side of the face. On this watch there is an extra half inch of immobile plastic that curves out and down from the edge of the watch face, suppossedly following the curves of a woman's wrist. Judging by the contours, the designers must have modeled the size of this watch on a woman larger than your average NFL lineman! If you're looking for a heart rate monitor to fit small wrists, pass this one by.	negative
0	the hungry thing goes to a restaurant	My older children had the original "Hungry Thing" book and loved it, so when my daughter came along I wanted her to enjoy the book as well. I ordered all three of the hungry thing books, and must say that of the three I was the most disappointed with this one. The illustrations were from a different artist and I felt were not as nice as the original drawings. The story line while not terrible was not very original. The whole overall feel of the book seem to be lacking something that made the original story such a fun, and different story book. My daughter likes the story fine, but I was not thrilled with it at all.	negative
1	Short But Sweet	My Grandkids love it and I'll bet yours will too. It's so clever they won't have any trouble getting their parents to read it to them...the whole family seems to enjoy it.	positive
1	Gorgeous Snails	What unique characters Lionni chooses! My boys loved the pastel colored illustrations of the snails and their "houses." We also get to see an example of oral tradition: the title fable is really a story within a story. When one little snail expresses his wish to build a really big house, an older snail tells him the story about the consequences of having such an enormity for a house. Later, much older, the little snail is asked why his house is so small, and he answers by telling the tale. Not terribly exciting, but enjoyable; and the illustrations are, as usual, gorgeous, especially that amazing and huge snail house.	positive
1	A Discovery	How fortunate I bought this CD! I have discovered Janacek's string quartets, previously unknown to me. They are totally different - Janacek has his own voice, he cannot be compared to any other composer. There is nothing inaccessible here, moments of melody interweave quirky spasms and spiky rhythms. This is interesting music, unlike anything I have heard before. And the Guarneri Quartet is a most persuasive advocate of what for many listeners will be a new sound. Though brief, at 40 minutes, there is ample musical nourishment. I'm so glad I took a chance on an "unknown" quantity. Not for the faint of ear!	positive
1	From someone who knows	This disc has impressed many listeners who are not familiar with either Janacek or Guarneri. I have known these quartets for years, have played the both of them, and had a recording already when Guarneri released this one. In sum, this recording is by far the best on the market. It is very nicely played, and beautifully recorded. If you don't know the pieces, the other reviews speak highly of them (my opinion seems to be of little value--most of the things I like very few other people also like) and the fact that other reviews are so unanimous in praising this piece suggests that it would be a good purchase. For those that know the pieces, I can recommend it to you as well.	positive
1	Urahara-kun's hat? Oh yes..	Kisuke Urahara = the sexy-est store keeper that ever lived.When my friend bought this hat I was so f-cking jealous, I almost stole it.(oh bad me! >:D)Anyhow, I tried this on and I felt like I just had sex with him.(No joke o.o;)I loved this hat ever so much.. but alas my friend moved away.(Well actrually ..I moved)I highly recommend this hat for those who love the sexy store keeper. Hopefully you will feel like you just had sex with him too.^_-	positive
0	Dreadful...	I was excited when I ordered this item, as Urahara is one of my favourite characters. I saw some bad reviews on this item, saw a few good ones, noticed it was pretty cheap, and I got it in hopes that it favoured the good side of things. Not this time. This hat is garbage. The head piece is too short, and the brim is too wide and floppy. Good material and colour, minus the off white colour instead of the white. When I put it on, instead of looking like a bucket hat, it looked more like a child's cowboy hat.	negative
1	Awesomeness	I like this hat a lot. i wear it every day even though i only meant it to be for cosplay	positive
0	An okay gift...	I just received this hat in the mail. It's made of sturdy material and was stitched well, but the lines on the hat aren't where they should be. Kind of defeats its purpose...	negative
0	I bought it as a gift.	Personally i dont like it. I think is silly. But my bf loves it. He wears this hat almost every single day. Hes a fan. I wish this would be a bit bigger but i think its fine. Id buy from this seller again.	negative
0	if you have a big head, this isnt the hat for you	well, its nice and sturdy but it doesnt fit. It seems like a miniature of what Urahara was really wearing. Would look great on a kid but on an adult it looks pretty retarded. :[	negative
1	fits well and sturdy	Fantastic gift for bleach fans! Feels really sturdy and it should fit most adult heads since it fits my big head.	positive
1	Great Hat at an Affordable Price	Overall, it's great.Good solid construction, and it doesn't feel like it's gonna fall apart for a long time.It's 100% Cotton, and has a nice texture and feel to it. Others have complained that it's colors don't match those of the anime, but it isn't as bad as it's made out to be, and any Bleach fan will recognize it right away.It's a little snug on me, but doesn't feel like it's squeezing the life out of me.I highly recommend this to fans of Bleach, or for those in the market for a unique hat.	positive
1	Amazing Hat, A Must Buy!!!	Amazing hat, great price. I was worried about it fitting my big head and I was very happy when it did, it should fit the majority of people. Well made and an officially licensed product which I thought was awesome. A must buy for bleach fans!!!	positive
0	Cheap poster	Bought the poster, and quite frankly it is not that nice. Over priced for a generic print of fenway. You can barely tell what park it is form except for the banner on the bottom.	negative
1	Excellent and elegent	I recommend this book to all my fellow DCs and manipulative practioners. The techniques are elegently presented and the dvd is most helpful. The rationale presented for applying the manipulations is very good.The video fluroscopy clarfies what to consider in the setup and manipulation. I would like the authors to also have included how the make a diagnosis leading to which segment they would like to treat and which technique can be used but perhaps diagnostic skills are already asumed or that is another book and there is also Greenman's Principles of Manual Medicine which covers dx.[the 4th edition is excellent]	positive
1	This book changed me	This is the book I have been waiting all of my life. It is a life-changing-wake-up-call-take-your-blindfold-off message for all of us who live a busy, either world or church centered life and have no clue that we have ears but we do not hear. It is definitely a must read.	positive
0	Flawed Design and too big	I generally wear size 10-10.5 so I purchased x-large size, which is for foot sizes 9.5-10.5. First off the splint was too big so my foot was flopping around. The problem though was not actually the large size, it is the placement of the middle strap. The middle strap should be placed at an angle so your foot doesn't just slide up. I had to use a separate bandage wrap to strap my foot in properly. The splint is nice and soft, but the inner plastic shell would put pressure on my ankle. I avoided purchasing a cheaper splint because I didn't want to waste any time and was desperate. What a mistake! I purchased a cheaper BIRD & CRONIN splint for about 2/5ths the cost and am quite satisfied. The only nice thing I have to say about the Swede-o splint is that the outside is covered in fabric as appose to just hard plastic your will find on other splints, which is nice because it doesn't scratch your other foot.	negative
1	This really works!	I suffer from Plantar Facistis occasionally. So when my heel started hurting, I knew what was coming.I tried to do the stretching exercises before getting out of bed, but I still had pain upon arising. So I went online to Amazon to see what they had. I read the reviews and decided to try this.Well, after a week I can say that this boot works! (I also use inserts and have been wearing better shoes as well.) But in the morning -- no pain upon walking.Do pay attention to the comments about the sizes. It does run large. I wear a Woman's size 10 and ordered the medium. And even then it seems just a bit large.It takes some time to get used to when sleeping, but hey, I can handle that better than the shots in the foot!And, I don't take it off at night when I have to get up and so far it seems to be holding up quite nicely.	positive
0	try a different brand	i had the swede-o splint for two nights and my foot felt alot better from plantar fasciitis. the downsides are that u have to order a size smaller, which i didand it was still too big on my foot. the biggest gripe i have is that the velcro staps used to hold it to my foot started to remove the stiching on the straps themselves. After two nights i knew if i kept using it that the stiches would come apart and it would become useless, i returned it and got a full refund.	negative
1	Great but...	I love this item - only caveat is another reviewer mentioned it runs large and I didn't listen. It's way to big for my foot. I should've gone for the smaller one, but instead I tried to play it safe and go with the sizing provided in the description. Still, it works GREAT. Helps alleviate the pain right away!	positive
0	not comfortable, and doesn't put the foot into 90 degree angle	I bought the smallest size and yet it is very loose inside and that makes the foot go into the relaxed position anyway. So, I don't think it will work. I see no relief yet. Also, the valcro part is bigger then the strep below it so it rubs on the skin and hurts, I had to cut it and make it more narrow.Since I cut it, now I can't return it, so for me, I think it was a waste of money. I do not recommend it to anyone. Hard to sleep with it too.	negative
0	Too Floppy	I bought this night splint last year for chronic heel pain. I was hoping it would help stretch my lower calf muscle, which was very tight. While the splint was comfortable, it did not hold my foot at a ninety degree angle. The splint has no strap near the ankle so my heel kept sliding up. I wore the device for four or five months but it did nothing for the heel pain. This is the second splint I've tried. The first was the sock-type thing that yanked on my big toe. I don't recommend that one either.	negative
1	Padding adds comfort	This is exactly what I was looking for. It runs a little big though. I wear 10 1/2 women's and should have gone with the medium.	positive
0	Doesn't work as I had hoped!	This really doesn't work for my plantar fasciitis. I have tried everything, and the only thing that works is a really good pair of shoes at all times. This splint didn't help at all, and I wish I hadn't paid the money that I did on it.	negative
1	Very comfortable	Since it supposedly takes six months for plantar fasciitis to heal, I can't speak to that as I've only had the splint for about a week. And I can't give it 5 stars b/c this is the only splint I've ever tried.But...I can say that it's very comfortable. I followed the advice of another reviewer and ordered a size smaller than what the company claims. I wear a woman's size 8, which the company claims is a medium, but I bought the small, and it fits well.Sure, it feels lik you have something on your foot and leg, but it's quite comfortable. It doesn't keep me up at night, and I have no trouble turning around in bed.I still have pain during the day, but the severe pain upon taking the first few steps in the morning is gone whenever I wear the splint.	positive
0	ok...not good or great...go with something better quality instead	The velcro is wider than the strap it attaches to, snags and scratches every time I wear it. Typically comes loose throughout the night. Doesn't really fit tight enough to hold foot in place. Center strap is oddly placed doesn't really hold foot in. I do notice some mild relief after wearing it but I think a better fitting, more elevating splint would do a better job. Too bad at this price! Not worth the money.	negative
0	Doesn't help much, but comfortable	The last night splint I had was really painful, caused a neuroma between my toes, and I would always rip it off in the middle of the night because my feet fell asleep. So I bought this Swede-O based on reviews and tried it out.First, it's very comfortable, unlike my other one. I could wear it all night with no discomfort. However, it's too loose in the foot area. You can tighten the straps around the calf but not the foot. My foot was swimming in there. Consequently, it didn't hold me firmly enough and in the morning I have the same pain I do without a night splint.So comfort is one thing ... but if it has no effect on my plantar fasciitis pain what good is it really?Like other reviewers I bought a smaller size than their sizing chart would recommend and it fits just fine.	negative
0	Dont waste your money	Buy the cheapest one. This thing is so unconfortable and big. I am size 13 and the boot comes size 18. Do not buy this thing....	negative
1	A good choice for fans	"Rock the Boat" went to number one, but people forget the sound-alike follow-up "Rockin' Soul" came close to making the top ten and that "Freedom For the Stallion" was a pretty soulful chart 45 as well. This collection of singles and LP tracks is the best representation of the group you'll find. Omitted is a 1977 chart single "I Caught Your Act".	positive
1	This is the compilation to get	It is unfair that the Hues Corporation should be remembered as a one-hit wonder. Their debut album, "Freedom for The Stallion", was a soul masterpiece. It contained at least three ballads that were pure magic: "Off My Cloud", "Go To The Poet" and the title track. "The Family", "Bound on A Reason" and "Miracle Maker" were overlooked gems, too. Unfortunately, only "Rock The Boat" was a hit. And it was credited by some writers with the dubious merit of being the song that started the disco craze. But there was far more to the Hues Corporation than just disco. This compilation is the one to get, as it includes all the good tracks from their debut album plus a good number of selections from their two other albums.	positive
0	Good but not good enough	The Stories taken from the "Tales of Terror and Mystery"tion are good but the others are quite horrible. Also the version I have has 1 story missing "The Confession" and a fantastic tale from "T&M" is not part of this collection. Production values average. Buy that collection instead. A much better deal.	negative
1	A good collection	While not particularly scary, but definitely horrific at times, this collection is surely worthwhile. The settings and character types tend to all be quite similar, usually a young doctor on an ocean-going journey or medical students at a university and the writing style is virtually the same as well; however similar all these traits are, they're absolutely good ones to retheme, as it were. This is a good book to have on hand while going about your own journey, be it air, sea, or highway.	positive
1	loads of fun	this game is a riot to play. suited for children who know colors & numbers...fun for adults also. had a blast!!!	positive
1	Great Game!	I bought this game for my 7 year old. It actually is the second Yahtzee Turbo I have purchased. I bought it a couple of years ago and my 5 year old loved it but it did stop working. I think the spring mechanism in the big dice was broken because you would tap the dice to start the game but it didn't register and the voice just kept say..."tap the big dice to begin". I ended up getting it again for her birthday as she liked it so much I was willing to take another chance on it. So far, it hasn't disappointed. She and I both like the fast pace of the game and you never know what the game voice is going to tell you to do!!	positive
0	not fun for 20 somethings	i bought this for my 25 year old brother based on the great reviews. we have a blast playing taboo, cranium, whonu, scrabble, and of course any card games. however, this game was reaaaaly boring for us. rolling dice over and over trying to match the colors on the cards was just frustrating and dull.we played this game for 10 minutes and will probably never play it again. garage sale!	negative
1	Yahtzee Turbo	We played this game the day after Christmas. It was alot of fun. I'm sure we will enjoy it for years to come with friends & family.	positive
1	great!	Great book with wonderful illustrations. We've added it to our favorite Christmas stories! Karma Wilson does it once again. We have all of her "bear books" as well and love them.	positive
1	A new Christmas classic	This warm tale will become a classic at our home!It is a cute tale that illustrates Christmas, and is bEautifully illustrated, too.	positive
1	Lovely little book	My grandson received this at Christmas, and loved it. It illustrates the love of Christmas so beautifully, and I'm glad I ordered it for him.	positive
1	great little book for our Christmas collection	We added t his book to our Christmas collection it's very colorful for the baby and yet has a good story for the 5 year old. I would buy this book again.	positive
1	One of my absolute favorite christmas stories!	I love Karma Wilson's books - and this one is probably my favorite so far. It's about a little mouse who learns the true meaning of christmas. The illustrations are wonderful and the story line is so cute. I will be able to read this to my children for years to come :)	positive
1	Perfect for what I was looking for . . .	I wasn't looking for a super-religious story, but wanted to explain to my four-year old that Christmas is about more than making a list of presents and expecting them to appear on Christmas day. He loves this story and wants me to read it to him over and over. Although he's not reading independently yet, yesterday he "read" the book to me and clearly had absorbed the story. It's very sweet and touching and somewhat tells the Christmas story. My only objection is that it throws out lines such as "Jesus was born to save the world" without giving them any context. Still, it is rapidly becoming a favorite Christmas story in our household.	positive
1	Sweet Christmas book for kids.	My daughters are 2 and 4 and they LOVE this book. We pull out our nativity set (the one they can play with) while we read this book, and they love to play along as Mortimer luggs and tuggs the members of the nativity set out....what a cute story, and a sweet message. Perfect for ANY child.	positive
1	Sweet	I love this sweet little book about Mortimer. It's a lovely and fun way to share the story of Jesus' birth through this little mouse and a nativity set. You can compare the stories with your children and find the similarities. It's an enjoyable read that I have read with my 3 and 5 year old as well a class of 2 year olds!	positive
1	Old School Hip-Hop	I absolutely LOOOOOVVVVVEEEE this collection! It takes me back to when hip-hop was REALLY hip-hop. We use to stand around and watch boys break dance on the cardboard boxes listening to these jams on tapes!!!!! And every Sunday you could bet money that the DJ would play "Planet Rock" at the skating rink.Sit back and share the sounds with some friends because you can't listen to this collection without having the desire to say to some friends,"You remember when........"	positive
0	Hammer?	Just remove Hammer -- and put in Vanilla Ice instead. LL cool J? Hes a punk. Mr. T pities that fool.	negative
1	its a good book	The book was required for my communication research methods class. It paints a very general picture about social research. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in social research (especially students).	positive
0	This is NOT a Black Sabbath CD.	In case anyone was wondering, this is NOT a Black Sabbath (the famous metal band)album. That's why I give it one star. Don't be confused by the search results.	negative
0	not very good	badly written, not very informative. Little to no explanation of the figures. Quoting of papers out of context makes for a confusing read.	negative
1	whats old is new	I missed this one as a kid, found it on amazon,now I can add it to my built up collection. The kit is well packaged and baged in the box.	positive
1	Li'l Mixer Show Rod	This kit went together with only one or two issues. The first, the chrome rims for the rear wheels need to be sanded down to seat in the wheels correctly. This took quite a while and made my hands cramp a bit but in the end it was worth it.With a little creativity, drill and wire the magneto and spark plugs and make a drive belt for the cement drum from masking tape and a water how for the tank on the roof.Due to the amount of chrome parts in the kit, be careful with your use of super glue. A very nice re-released kit.	positive
0	Ok what was that?	I have been to Myrtle Beach many times over the last 31 years but I bought this to show friends that have never been there.60min please try 18 minutes. Those 18 minutes are not all that informative mostly a big commercial for golf courses is all this is.My advice save your money this just isn't worth it	negative
1	Great Quality, Great Look & Feel!	We love these chairs - We got them to go with our dining room table and they are modern, stylish, and comfy all at the same time. Look much more expensive than what we got them for - very sturdy and a year later, still look absolutely brand new. They make me happy!	positive
1	exceptional	This is Eva McCall's first book about lucy carpenter, me and my family loved it and would recommend it to all ages!	positive
1	Good tape for a good price	Used it for a grappling tournament, works good, it sticks and stuff. . . Not much else to say about it really.	positive
0	Very disappointing	My 4 and 6 year olds were so excited when they received these walkie talkies. One of the set did not work so they could not play with them at all. Would not recommend them to anyone	negative
0	Disappointed at the Deere	We bought this for our son's Christmas present and were very disappointed in the fact that it WOULD NOT WORK. My husband simply could not get it to even turn on. It is made in China and 4 of our other Christmas gifts made in China were duds also. Buyer Beware of these products.	negative
0	Walkie Talkie Headset	My son really wanted this for his fourth birthday. The problem we had with this was the sizing. My four year old has a average size head and the headset will not fit comfortably for use. It has an sliding range to make it a bit bigger and still doesn't fit right. It does just fit my one and half year ond.	negative
1	The best Charkassky album extant	I heard Shura Cherkassky play in person three times, and each time he blew me away, but his recordings were not always as warm or exciting as his live performances. This set is an exception. In the Etudes, especially, I can almost see Shura hunched over the keys, his feet working the pedals frantically if instinctively to produce those beautiful corruscating cascades of sound in which he enveloped us all. How magical his playing was, and how unique! I am so happy that this album exists so I can tell people, "THAT is what Shura Cherkassky sounded like."	positive
1	Poetry	Sometimes I like to listen to the etudes by Pollini or Gavrilov, just to hear them show off their technical brilliance. But I listen to Cherkassky to hear the great beauty that is there. And since it has to be assumed that any pianist daring to record these very difficult works has plenty of technique, then of course the real trick is to make music of them. This Cherkassky does probably better than anyone else. He brings out delicate and mysterious beauties, he finds dynamic and melodic lines that no one else seems to have found. I can only agree with the other raves for these CD's. If you love great piano playing, you will sooner or later have these discs in your collection.	positive
1	A Thriller!!!	From the first chapter, this book kept me on the edge of my chair. I kept thinking that the book was direct from the front page of the newspaper or could have been from the nightly news, which added more to the suspense. The characters of both the hero and the villians were very believable. I would highly recommend the book and am waiting for the next book. While reading the book, I could picture it as a movie.	positive
0	The writing can't be this bad....or can it?	I agree with one of the previous reviewers that this book grabbed me early on. However, I quickly became distracted by the grammatical mistakes and, in some cases, outright wrong words. Seriously, this book either was not edited prior to publication or had a very poor editor. Mr.Brown adheres to the James Patterson model of one-page-or-less per chapter, for no apparent reason. While the story starts well, it quickly becomes trite with poor character development. About half way through, I became disillusioned and by the end, I was convinced I had wasted my time.	negative
0	Syracuse Jersey	DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. Do not buy anything from Football Fanatics for that matter. I've ordered two different jerseys and both times they have sent me a jersey that is not the same one from the picture. Again, DO NOT BUY THIS if you don't want them to send you the wrong jersey!!!!!!!!!!	negative
0	Like the Elvis song says: STAY AWAY	As in the Elvis movie Stay Away Joe...stay AWAY from this CD. Billy said his intention was to not impersonate Elvis...which is cool, but this is a poor attempt at recreating his songs. It was recorded at the legendary Sun records building, but there is nothing legendary about this CD. Suspicious Minds is NOT a doo wap 50's style song and should not be sung as such. I was swayed into buying this by the place it was recorded and Swans former work. This CD however is nothing more than a bad space filler on the CD rack. Skip this one, it's a definate dissapointment.	negative
0	not too great	The movie is okay for kids, but the quality is horrible. If you dislike grainy poorly written movies then avoid this one.	negative
1	Conversation With Filmmakers	This is an incredible book that contains Bogdanovich's various interviews with some of Hollywood's greatest filmmakers. These are not detailed biographies however, they are an in-depth conversation about the filmmaker's films and his own feelings about them. While some go into the individual's past it is just so you can get an idea of the personality of the filmmaker. This is a must-have book. A good way to look at it is to read it through once and become familiar with all of the directors, some of whom may be new to you. Then as you view their films go back and read what they have to say. Though sometimes their comments are very brief, it's one of the few sources you'll find where the film-maker makes direct reference back to a film. And I don't know what it is about Bogdanovich but he always brings out gems of truth from those he interviews.	positive
1	A treasury of film knowledge and personalities	Peter Bogdanovich has written a book that is for the movie enthusiast. I suspect the general reader may find some of the interviewees obscure, and the topics technical. I feel that is their loss. For the student of film or film history, this is a treasure trove of information, ideas, experiences, and feelings about films taken from interviews with some of the most distinguished directors in movie history. The author's selection is not encyclopedic, but the directors' experience spans from the earliest years of silent film to the present. These men are not just informative, but their strong and distinctive personalities show in each interview, giving the sense that one has actually met and understood many of them. Some of the interviews are brief, or even very idiosyncratic, but the best are delightfully personal. This is a long book, but affords many pleasant evenings of good conversation. It also makes one want to go back and see the films again!	positive
0	I AGREE! BANGA-BANGA-BANGA-BANGA!	I agree with the previous reviewer's impressions: Banga-banga-banga-banga!Like John Grabowski , I wonder if I am missing something about Bolet's performance or about this recording.After anxiously listening for some sign of genius in Bolet's colorless and sophomoric renditions of Busoni's Chaconne and Chopin's Preludes, I had to stop the second CD when Schulz-Evler Arabesques on "The Blue Danube Waltz" and especially Liszt's Overture zu Tannhäuser assaulted my by then injured sense of musicality and tympanic membranes.I hope the 2 CDs in Bolet II of this series are not as disappointing!	negative
0	Plot deserves 5 stars but I had a problem with the pictures	Brian, a young boy, is diagnosed with diabetes and hospitalized. While in the hospital, he learns about his diabetes and begins to practice giving himself shots. He feels lonely and overwhelmed. His mother has the bright idea of giving him a stuffed teddy bear who also has diabetes. Brian is able to practice his shots on the bear. The bear is a source of comfort because he has to experience the shots just like Brian.I liked the story, but I really could have done without the subtle product placements all through the illustrations. I could live with discrete print advertizements in the parents' sections. I do not think that the text or the illustrations in children's books should be used to hawk specific products.	negative
1	A MUST READ for young children with diabetes!	After learning of a friends, grandson's recent diagnosis, I searched for a book geared toward a small child. "Rufus Comes Home" was the perfect choice! The book provides the information needed to deal with the illness and specific care, but is written in a compassionate style that would not frighten a child.	positive
1	A great resource for church educators & homeschooling parent	This is a very accessible, practical book on basic Christian teaching-learning--from theory to "how to". We bought copies for all of our church teachers!	positive
0	Disappointing	The "Luclin" EQ guide (this guide's predecessor) was worse than the "Kunark" guide (the definitive EQ guide), and this is still worse. Rather than updating and cosolidating the comprehensive "Kunark" Guide and adding the new Planes of Power info, the authors hastily slapped together bits of information and added some old maps and some lines on race/level questions. The new info bits exhaust themselves with some of the new beyond-level-60 spells, 2 maps of new zones and some random quests. Not worth the money.	negative
0	Not up to parr	While this book is very informative with learning the trade skills and the elements required to help your skills. I was very disappointed that it was not like the other strategy guides in that it had all the spells for the classes in it including all the new ones. It only listed the higher level spells and my old book is outdated. It would have been nice to have all the books combined into 1.	negative
0	The Dodgers Encyclopedia Not What I Had Hoped For	I purchased this Dodgers encyclopedia in the hopes of learning more about the team's rich and colorful history. While this book does contain a lot of history and facts about the Dodger organization it is not very well organized. Had the writer better organized and presented in a chronological manner along with more detailed team rosters and more on the great rivalries such as the Giants, the Big Red Machine/Little Red Wagon (Reds) and last but not least the love em' or hate em' Yankees, I would have given this book a much higher rating. Sadly I was hoping for more...	negative
1	A MUST for all who love challenges!	This book inspired me to take up a pack in my teen years and hit the trail. Though it is out of print, you can find used copies through Amazon. It is very well written and flows very well from chapter to chapter. There is some who dispute Eric's claim of the first to solo the PCT. I tend to believe he truly earned the right to say he was the first solo hiker. This is a good book for all ages but I highly recommend it to teens who need some inspiration in their life!	positive
1	Hits all the points dead-on	I've read this book cover to cover. If you are expecting some "tome of knowledge" that is going to impress people but collect dust, this book is not for you. This is going to be a well worn desk-reference for managers, architects, and software engineers.The book's nineteen chapters cover all the practical elements of assurance that should be expected out of commercial software. Not only has the author covered the issues of what the software has to do, but also has covered the human aspect of fielding the software and the very human aspect of system and application administrators that have to deal with the software in a changing environment. It is obvious that the author has been in each situation that the book describes. Oh yes, and to prove that there are three case studies that show the assurance process in action.This is a must-get book if you are leading a team, work in a corporate environment, or are about to launch you public facing application.	positive
0	don't	Lousy service.I ordered this product from "Young Zebra" for my brother, and the website said that it was available. After waiting for more than 2 weeks for it to arrive, I had to cancel the order. To my surprise, I received an e-mail from the company the day following the cancellation, apologizing for the delay and promising to fed-ex the item to me if I cancel my cancellation. So I did, yet never received the item! I tried calling the company, but the phone number on their site is for leaving messages only. They never returned my calls. I will never buy anything from this company again.	negative
0	Save your money	I thought it might work. But the black plastic pipes that come with this do not hold it up. It must be tied up to a fence to even stand up and even then it is completely racked. The pipes that come with this are far too flimsy to do anything at all let alone hold up a net. The only redeeming feature is the net does bounce the balls back to the shooter. But save your money just buy a 6x6 net, then go to Home Depot, buy PVC pipe and build your own.	negative
0	Don't buy this goal. You'll be disappointed.	This goal is absolutely terrible. If I could give it zero stars, I would. I bought it for my son a few weeks ago, and it kept falling over, even with the anchors firmly secured in the ground. When w managed to get it to stand for a short amount of time, it did not stay straight--kept racking and twisting even with screws in place. Now, after only a few weeks, the main post in the back completely folded/broke and it is lying flat in my yard. Waste of money.	negative
0	hummmmmm	its realy weird it says 6x6 but iits like 5 1/2x5 1/2 it dosent evvn stand up i through the ball in to the top corner and it fliped over then i put somebig rockks on it and now its ok and net is hard to get on but makes the ball bounce back.	negative
1	A Gem of a Book	It's a shame this book was published by a university press that gave it such a dull academic-sounding title. The story you'll find within its pages is a wonderful eye-opening memoir that takes you deep into daily life in a tiny village in Nepal back in the 1970s--when the traditional way of life had not yet succumbed to the forces of globalization.The author does what the best authors of memoirs do--she allows herself to become almost a transparent vehicle for you, the reader. You experience at a strange and exotic world peering through her eyes and reading her vivid descriptions. She keeps her analysis to a minimum but shows you enough that you can draw your own conclusions.When I was done reading this book, the people she had described seemed so real to me it was hard to believe I hadn't met them myself.Honest, authentic, and completely without the pretentious literary tone that ruins so many current memoirs. A great book!	positive
1	The best piano duo ever	My Russian piano teacher was a student of Lyubov Bruk and introduced me to Bruk and Taimanov's recordings and I was completely blown away by them. Their dynamic range and lyricism is not-of-this-world even when they employ insanely fast tempos (example: Milhaud's "Brasiliera"). This is the piano duo that set the gold standard for 2-piano music.	positive
1	Excellent study guide if you're in a hurry	If you want to score high on the Bio test or if you just want to learn more about Biology, this book is definitely the best study aid. I had a pretty good biology background because I read the standard AP Bio book, but this prep aid concentrated on the important aspects and I think that really made taking the test an easy task. I got a 5 on the test without breaking much sweat because the book covered most everything that was on the test. Read it about 2-4 weeks before the test and you should get a 4 or 5. However, I also recommend reading the textbook while taking the course if your teacher is not so great because the book is real in-depth.	positive
0	Not for those who want a 5 on their exam.	My dad bought me this book last year and I was really disappointed with it. The problem? The intellectual level of the book is for someone who has never taken biology before and knows nothing about it. If that's where you're coming from, this may be useful, but don't expect to get above a 2 on the exam. The majority of material on the test simply isn't covered in this book - it gives general explanations, but none of the important details you will be tested on. The only part which I found helpful was a listing of the required labs (helpful hint: there is always an essay question about one of the labs). There are also several practice tests which are good. But overall, I'd recommend something else - I didn't end up buying any other books but I looked at a few of my friends' and the Cliff's Notes one seemed good (check out the reviews for that and see what other people said.)	negative
0	the WORST AP Bio out there	this is by far the worst AP bio test prep out there. it leaves so much out. also, the author assumes that anyone using the book is only shooting for a 3 and thus she leaves out most of the indepth questions necessary to get a 5. my advice: get the Cliff's AP bio test prep. i read that book in 2 days and got a 5 without ever taking an AP bio class.	negative
0	A dissapointed reader	THIS BOOK ABSOLUTELY SUCKS. IF YOU WANT A GOOD SCORE ON THE AP TEST, HERE'S SOME ADVICE: DON'T USE THIS BOOK! LIKE MOST PRINCETON REVIEW PREP BOOKS, IT OVERSIMPLIFIES. IT MAKES YOU FEEL LIKE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING, BUT COME THE AP TEST, WHOAAAAAAA! TRUST ME. DON'T BUY IT.	negative
1	Dreamweaver fast & easy	This book is one of the easiest books to understand on a technical level. Anyone with a beginer to intermediate level technical background of webdevelopment would greatly apperciate this book. It shows you the steps with corresponding pictures of how to use Dreamweaver 3. Very, very good book that will teach you Dreamweaver in a day or two. I read this entire book in one day and started my business that same week. One week later I'm making $500 a day. Thanks	positive

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Too much of a good thing

I recently purchased this supplement only to later find out that the "Tolerable Upper Intake Limit for supplemental magnesium" is set at 350 mg. These caps give you 400 mg in one capsule. I know the upper linits are set lower so that everyone is safe so some people may be able to tolerate more. Getting an extra 50 mg every day probably isn't a good idea.

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The best recording

The Rachmaninoff Third Concerto performance is one of the most musically satisfying recordings of anything! It is the most moving and the most beautiful Rachmaninoff 3rd I've ever heard.

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interesting for many reasons

The whole book is great. As a gay parent myself, I love to see more gay people telling their stories. But aside from that, the most interesting part of the book was the influence of religious conservatives on NFL players. As a sports fan, I found those sections alarming. Not because I think players should not express their faith, but because of the strong-arm tactics that may be in use to influence people's careers.Read the book, it's a quick read.

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Esera Finds Peace & Happiness

I give this a 5 because he deserves it. This poor guy was so paranoid and afraid of being caught or outed before he chose to do so himself. It is the predominant theme in the book and gets tiresome at times-but I suppose he had a lot to lose being a football player. He's gentlemanly enough to leave out all the juicy stories he could probably tell, but it's always interesting to read how one evolves from a closet case. I e-mailed Esera but never heard back from him and was VERY disappointed over that!!! What's up Esera, you don't appreciate fans??

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Bill Laswell Does it Again (and again and again)

This is a beautiful CD to dream to...as are most CD's that Bill Laswell has had anything to do with. I feel very lucky that a friend turned me on to Mr. Laswell's Material project with "Hallucination Engine" (another fabulous record), because Bill Laswell has a little something out there for everyone, and it's always done well. Remember the awesome bassline from Public Image Ltd.'s "Rise"? Bill Laswell. Looking for ambient? Bill Laswell. Jazz? Bill Laswell. Celtic? Bill Laswell. Rap/hip-hop? Bill Laswell. Always done with class and style. But, being partial to Eastern styled music, I rank City of Light as one of his best.

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A beautiful trip into deep meditation....

A journey...rythmic...beautiful...tabulas beating...mind releasing...peace...Enjoy

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Acument defective - - Seller Heart Rate Monitors USA a nighmare to deal with

Acumen did not work and the seller, HEART RATE MONITORS USA, were extremely rude and unhelpful. They refused repeated requests to even let me speak to a manager or supervisor to resolve my concerns. DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS SELLER HEART RATE MONITORS USA, you will regret it. My advice is to buy a better heart rate monitor and buy it from a good seller . . . .

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Did not last a year

The monitor features and usability was great, but I was disappointed with how long it lasted. After about 1 year of use, an average of twice a week, the display went out on the watch. I changed the battery but this did not fix the problem. I used it mostly for spinning class and did not expose to harsh conditions. I expected a lot longer life from this product.

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Good for beginners

The Acumen HRM is preatty good.Pros: sound that lets you know when you are working in your target zone, easy to program, fits small chests too; you can change the battery without sending it to the manufacturer; counts calories; easy to view time, heart rate, calories while exercising.Cons: you have to change the exercise factor, which is a hassle when you change from one activiy to another. I would have liked an HRM that changes automatically when you walk from running, for example.Overall: goood HRM for the price, especially if you are a beginner.

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Broke first day I used it!

I was reading the user manual and when I went to set the time the reset button fell off. There's no way I can put it back in where it will stay so I will have to send it back for a replacement. I ordered it directly from Heart Rate Monitors USA so hopefully they will treat me right.

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Much better than expected: excellent value for the money

I got this heart monitor a week ago and I am really pleased with my purchase.It's simple, but it does all I need sufficienty accurately: monitor my heart rate as I exercise. You can use it for some slightly more advanced tasks, but you have to read the manual, which is a bit involved.I am petite, and this model fits me perfectly. But it can be adjusted to fit my husband too (he uses it regularly now!).The best (and unexpected) feature is that the chest strap is compatible with my Precor heliptical machine.More bonuses: a spare wrist band, and battery which can be replaced at home, without having to send the monitor back to the company.Bottom line: why spend more than twice for a Polar when you can get the same functionality out of this one?

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Not for smaller wrists as advertised!

I purchased this monitor for my wife specifically because of its claim to be for smaller wrists. Unfortunately, this watch was far too big for her wrists. Additionaly, because of it's design, it is only appropriate for one size. On a normal watch, the flexible band is attached on either side of the face. On this watch there is an extra half inch of immobile plastic that curves out and down from the edge of the watch face, suppossedly following the curves of a woman's wrist. Judging by the contours, the designers must have modeled the size of this watch on a woman larger than your average NFL lineman! If you're looking for a heart rate monitor to fit small wrists, pass this one by.

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the hungry thing goes to a restaurant

My older children had the original "Hungry Thing" book and loved it, so when my daughter came along I wanted her to enjoy the book as well. I ordered all three of the hungry thing books, and must say that of the three I was the most disappointed with this one. The illustrations were from a different artist and I felt were not as nice as the original drawings. The story line while not terrible was not very original. The whole overall feel of the book seem to be lacking something that made the original story such a fun, and different story book. My daughter likes the story fine, but I was not thrilled with it at all.

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Short But Sweet

My Grandkids love it and I'll bet yours will too. It's so clever they won't have any trouble getting their parents to read it to them...the whole family seems to enjoy it.

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Gorgeous Snails

What unique characters Lionni chooses! My boys loved the pastel colored illustrations of the snails and their "houses." We also get to see an example of oral tradition: the title fable is really a story within a story. When one little snail expresses his wish to build a really big house, an older snail tells him the story about the consequences of having such an enormity for a house. Later, much older, the little snail is asked why his house is so small, and he answers by telling the tale. Not terribly exciting, but enjoyable; and the illustrations are, as usual, gorgeous, especially that amazing and huge snail house.

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A Discovery

How fortunate I bought this CD! I have discovered Janacek's string quartets, previously unknown to me. They are totally different - Janacek has his own voice, he cannot be compared to any other composer. There is nothing inaccessible here, moments of melody interweave quirky spasms and spiky rhythms. This is interesting music, unlike anything I have heard before. And the Guarneri Quartet is a most persuasive advocate of what for many listeners will be a new sound. Though brief, at 40 minutes, there is ample musical nourishment. I'm so glad I took a chance on an "unknown" quantity. Not for the faint of ear!

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From someone who knows

This disc has impressed many listeners who are not familiar with either Janacek or Guarneri. I have known these quartets for years, have played the both of them, and had a recording already when Guarneri released this one. In sum, this recording is by far the best on the market. It is very nicely played, and beautifully recorded. If you don't know the pieces, the other reviews speak highly of them (my opinion seems to be of little value--most of the things I like very few other people also like) and the fact that other reviews are so unanimous in praising this piece suggests that it would be a good purchase. For those that know the pieces, I can recommend it to you as well.

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Urahara-kun's hat? Oh yes..

Kisuke Urahara = the sexy-est store keeper that ever lived.When my friend bought this hat I was so f-cking jealous, I almost stole it.(oh bad me! >:D)Anyhow, I tried this on and I felt like I just had sex with him.(No joke o.o;)I loved this hat ever so much.. but alas my friend moved away.(Well actrually ..I moved)I highly recommend this hat for those who love the sexy store keeper. Hopefully you will feel like you just had sex with him too.^_-

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Dreadful...

I was excited when I ordered this item, as Urahara is one of my favourite characters. I saw some bad reviews on this item, saw a few good ones, noticed it was pretty cheap, and I got it in hopes that it favoured the good side of things. Not this time. This hat is garbage. The head piece is too short, and the brim is too wide and floppy. Good material and colour, minus the off white colour instead of the white. When I put it on, instead of looking like a bucket hat, it looked more like a child's cowboy hat.

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Awesomeness

I like this hat a lot. i wear it every day even though i only meant it to be for cosplay

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An okay gift...

I just received this hat in the mail. It's made of sturdy material and was stitched well, but the lines on the hat aren't where they should be. Kind of defeats its purpose...

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I bought it as a gift.

Personally i dont like it. I think is silly. But my bf loves it. He wears this hat almost every single day. Hes a fan. I wish this would be a bit bigger but i think its fine. Id buy from this seller again.

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if you have a big head, this isnt the hat for you

well, its nice and sturdy but it doesnt fit. It seems like a miniature of what Urahara was really wearing. Would look great on a kid but on an adult it looks pretty retarded. :[

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fits well and sturdy

Fantastic gift for bleach fans! Feels really sturdy and it should fit most adult heads since it fits my big head.

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Great Hat at an Affordable Price

Overall, it's great.Good solid construction, and it doesn't feel like it's gonna fall apart for a long time.It's 100% Cotton, and has a nice texture and feel to it. Others have complained that it's colors don't match those of the anime, but it isn't as bad as it's made out to be, and any Bleach fan will recognize it right away.It's a little snug on me, but doesn't feel like it's squeezing the life out of me.I highly recommend this to fans of Bleach, or for those in the market for a unique hat.

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Amazing Hat, A Must Buy!!!

Amazing hat, great price. I was worried about it fitting my big head and I was very happy when it did, it should fit the majority of people. Well made and an officially licensed product which I thought was awesome. A must buy for bleach fans!!!

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Cheap poster

Bought the poster, and quite frankly it is not that nice. Over priced for a generic print of fenway. You can barely tell what park it is form except for the banner on the bottom.

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Excellent and elegent

I recommend this book to all my fellow DCs and manipulative practioners. The techniques are elegently presented and the dvd is most helpful. The rationale presented for applying the manipulations is very good.The video fluroscopy clarfies what to consider in the setup and manipulation. I would like the authors to also have included how the make a diagnosis leading to which segment they would like to treat and which technique can be used but perhaps diagnostic skills are already asumed or that is another book and there is also Greenman's Principles of Manual Medicine which covers dx.[the 4th edition is excellent]

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This book changed me

This is the book I have been waiting all of my life. It is a life-changing-wake-up-call-take-your-blindfold-off message for all of us who live a busy, either world or church centered life and have no clue that we have ears but we do not hear. It is definitely a must read.

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Flawed Design and too big

I generally wear size 10-10.5 so I purchased x-large size, which is for foot sizes 9.5-10.5. First off the splint was too big so my foot was flopping around. The problem though was not actually the large size, it is the placement of the middle strap. The middle strap should be placed at an angle so your foot doesn't just slide up. I had to use a separate bandage wrap to strap my foot in properly. The splint is nice and soft, but the inner plastic shell would put pressure on my ankle. I avoided purchasing a cheaper splint because I didn't want to waste any time and was desperate. What a mistake! I purchased a cheaper BIRD & CRONIN splint for about 2/5ths the cost and am quite satisfied. The only nice thing I have to say about the Swede-o splint is that the outside is covered in fabric as appose to just hard plastic your will find on other splints, which is nice because it doesn't scratch your other foot.

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This really works!

I suffer from Plantar Facistis occasionally. So when my heel started hurting, I knew what was coming.I tried to do the stretching exercises before getting out of bed, but I still had pain upon arising. So I went online to Amazon to see what they had. I read the reviews and decided to try this.Well, after a week I can say that this boot works! (I also use inserts and have been wearing better shoes as well.) But in the morning -- no pain upon walking.Do pay attention to the comments about the sizes. It does run large. I wear a Woman's size 10 and ordered the medium. And even then it seems just a bit large.It takes some time to get used to when sleeping, but hey, I can handle that better than the shots in the foot!And, I don't take it off at night when I have to get up and so far it seems to be holding up quite nicely.

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try a different brand

i had the swede-o splint for two nights and my foot felt alot better from plantar fasciitis. the downsides are that u have to order a size smaller, which i didand it was still too big on my foot. the biggest gripe i have is that the velcro staps used to hold it to my foot started to remove the stiching on the straps themselves. After two nights i knew if i kept using it that the stiches would come apart and it would become useless, i returned it and got a full refund.

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Great but...

I love this item - only caveat is another reviewer mentioned it runs large and I didn't listen. It's way to big for my foot. I should've gone for the smaller one, but instead I tried to play it safe and go with the sizing provided in the description. Still, it works GREAT. Helps alleviate the pain right away!

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not comfortable, and doesn't put the foot into 90 degree angle

I bought the smallest size and yet it is very loose inside and that makes the foot go into the relaxed position anyway. So, I don't think it will work. I see no relief yet. Also, the valcro part is bigger then the strep below it so it rubs on the skin and hurts, I had to cut it and make it more narrow.Since I cut it, now I can't return it, so for me, I think it was a waste of money. I do not recommend it to anyone. Hard to sleep with it too.

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Too Floppy

I bought this night splint last year for chronic heel pain. I was hoping it would help stretch my lower calf muscle, which was very tight. While the splint was comfortable, it did not hold my foot at a ninety degree angle. The splint has no strap near the ankle so my heel kept sliding up. I wore the device for four or five months but it did nothing for the heel pain. This is the second splint I've tried. The first was the sock-type thing that yanked on my big toe. I don't recommend that one either.

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Padding adds comfort

This is exactly what I was looking for. It runs a little big though. I wear 10 1/2 women's and should have gone with the medium.

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Doesn't work as I had hoped!

This really doesn't work for my plantar fasciitis. I have tried everything, and the only thing that works is a really good pair of shoes at all times. This splint didn't help at all, and I wish I hadn't paid the money that I did on it.

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Very comfortable

Since it supposedly takes six months for plantar fasciitis to heal, I can't speak to that as I've only had the splint for about a week. And I can't give it 5 stars b/c this is the only splint I've ever tried.But...I can say that it's very comfortable. I followed the advice of another reviewer and ordered a size smaller than what the company claims. I wear a woman's size 8, which the company claims is a medium, but I bought the small, and it fits well.Sure, it feels lik you have something on your foot and leg, but it's quite comfortable. It doesn't keep me up at night, and I have no trouble turning around in bed.I still have pain during the day, but the severe pain upon taking the first few steps in the morning is gone whenever I wear the splint.

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ok...not good or great...go with something better quality instead

The velcro is wider than the strap it attaches to, snags and scratches every time I wear it. Typically comes loose throughout the night. Doesn't really fit tight enough to hold foot in place. Center strap is oddly placed doesn't really hold foot in. I do notice some mild relief after wearing it but I think a better fitting, more elevating splint would do a better job. Too bad at this price! Not worth the money.

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Doesn't help much, but comfortable

The last night splint I had was really painful, caused a neuroma between my toes, and I would always rip it off in the middle of the night because my feet fell asleep. So I bought this Swede-O based on reviews and tried it out.First, it's very comfortable, unlike my other one. I could wear it all night with no discomfort. However, it's too loose in the foot area. You can tighten the straps around the calf but not the foot. My foot was swimming in there. Consequently, it didn't hold me firmly enough and in the morning I have the same pain I do without a night splint.So comfort is one thing ... but if it has no effect on my plantar fasciitis pain what good is it really?Like other reviewers I bought a smaller size than their sizing chart would recommend and it fits just fine.

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Dont waste your money

Buy the cheapest one. This thing is so unconfortable and big. I am size 13 and the boot comes size 18. Do not buy this thing....

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A good choice for fans

"Rock the Boat" went to number one, but people forget the sound-alike follow-up "Rockin' Soul" came close to making the top ten and that "Freedom For the Stallion" was a pretty soulful chart 45 as well. This collection of singles and LP tracks is the best representation of the group you'll find. Omitted is a 1977 chart single "I Caught Your Act".

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This is the compilation to get

It is unfair that the Hues Corporation should be remembered as a one-hit wonder. Their debut album, "Freedom for The Stallion", was a soul masterpiece. It contained at least three ballads that were pure magic: "Off My Cloud", "Go To The Poet" and the title track. "The Family", "Bound on A Reason" and "Miracle Maker" were overlooked gems, too. Unfortunately, only "Rock The Boat" was a hit. And it was credited by some writers with the dubious merit of being the song that started the disco craze. But there was far more to the Hues Corporation than just disco. This compilation is the one to get, as it includes all the good tracks from their debut album plus a good number of selections from their two other albums.

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Good but not good enough

The Stories taken from the "Tales of Terror and Mystery"tion are good but the others are quite horrible. Also the version I have has 1 story missing "The Confession" and a fantastic tale from "T&M" is not part of this collection. Production values average. Buy that collection instead. A much better deal.

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A good collection

While not particularly scary, but definitely horrific at times, this collection is surely worthwhile. The settings and character types tend to all be quite similar, usually a young doctor on an ocean-going journey or medical students at a university and the writing style is virtually the same as well; however similar all these traits are, they're absolutely good ones to retheme, as it were. This is a good book to have on hand while going about your own journey, be it air, sea, or highway.

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loads of fun

this game is a riot to play. suited for children who know colors & numbers...fun for adults also. had a blast!!!

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Great Game!

I bought this game for my 7 year old. It actually is the second Yahtzee Turbo I have purchased. I bought it a couple of years ago and my 5 year old loved it but it did stop working. I think the spring mechanism in the big dice was broken because you would tap the dice to start the game but it didn't register and the voice just kept say..."tap the big dice to begin". I ended up getting it again for her birthday as she liked it so much I was willing to take another chance on it. So far, it hasn't disappointed. She and I both like the fast pace of the game and you never know what the game voice is going to tell you to do!!

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not fun for 20 somethings

i bought this for my 25 year old brother based on the great reviews. we have a blast playing taboo, cranium, whonu, scrabble, and of course any card games. however, this game was reaaaaly boring for us. rolling dice over and over trying to match the colors on the cards was just frustrating and dull.we played this game for 10 minutes and will probably never play it again. garage sale!

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Yahtzee Turbo

We played this game the day after Christmas. It was alot of fun. I'm sure we will enjoy it for years to come with friends & family.

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great!

Great book with wonderful illustrations. We've added it to our favorite Christmas stories! Karma Wilson does it once again. We have all of her "bear books" as well and love them.

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A new Christmas classic

This warm tale will become a classic at our home!It is a cute tale that illustrates Christmas, and is bEautifully illustrated, too.

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Lovely little book

My grandson received this at Christmas, and loved it. It illustrates the love of Christmas so beautifully, and I'm glad I ordered it for him.

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great little book for our Christmas collection

We added t his book to our Christmas collection it's very colorful for the baby and yet has a good story for the 5 year old. I would buy this book again.

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One of my absolute favorite christmas stories!

I love Karma Wilson's books - and this one is probably my favorite so far. It's about a little mouse who learns the true meaning of christmas. The illustrations are wonderful and the story line is so cute. I will be able to read this to my children for years to come :)

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Perfect for what I was looking for . . .

I wasn't looking for a super-religious story, but wanted to explain to my four-year old that Christmas is about more than making a list of presents and expecting them to appear on Christmas day. He loves this story and wants me to read it to him over and over. Although he's not reading independently yet, yesterday he "read" the book to me and clearly had absorbed the story. It's very sweet and touching and somewhat tells the Christmas story. My only objection is that it throws out lines such as "Jesus was born to save the world" without giving them any context. Still, it is rapidly becoming a favorite Christmas story in our household.

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Sweet Christmas book for kids.

My daughters are 2 and 4 and they LOVE this book. We pull out our nativity set (the one they can play with) while we read this book, and they love to play along as Mortimer luggs and tuggs the members of the nativity set out....what a cute story, and a sweet message. Perfect for ANY child.

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Sweet

I love this sweet little book about Mortimer. It's a lovely and fun way to share the story of Jesus' birth through this little mouse and a nativity set. You can compare the stories with your children and find the similarities. It's an enjoyable read that I have read with my 3 and 5 year old as well a class of 2 year olds!

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Old School Hip-Hop

I absolutely LOOOOOVVVVVEEEE this collection! It takes me back to when hip-hop was REALLY hip-hop. We use to stand around and watch boys break dance on the cardboard boxes listening to these jams on tapes!!!!! And every Sunday you could bet money that the DJ would play "Planet Rock" at the skating rink.Sit back and share the sounds with some friends because you can't listen to this collection without having the desire to say to some friends,"You remember when........"

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Hammer?

Just remove Hammer -- and put in Vanilla Ice instead. LL cool J? Hes a punk. Mr. T pities that fool.

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its a good book

The book was required for my communication research methods class. It paints a very general picture about social research. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in social research (especially students).

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This is NOT a Black Sabbath CD.

In case anyone was wondering, this is NOT a Black Sabbath (the famous metal band)album. That's why I give it one star. Don't be confused by the search results.

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not very good

badly written, not very informative. Little to no explanation of the figures. Quoting of papers out of context makes for a confusing read.

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whats old is new

I missed this one as a kid, found it on amazon,now I can add it to my built up collection. The kit is well packaged and baged in the box.

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Li'l Mixer Show Rod

This kit went together with only one or two issues. The first, the chrome rims for the rear wheels need to be sanded down to seat in the wheels correctly. This took quite a while and made my hands cramp a bit but in the end it was worth it.With a little creativity, drill and wire the magneto and spark plugs and make a drive belt for the cement drum from masking tape and a water how for the tank on the roof.Due to the amount of chrome parts in the kit, be careful with your use of super glue. A very nice re-released kit.

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Ok what was that?

I have been to Myrtle Beach many times over the last 31 years but I bought this to show friends that have never been there.60min please try 18 minutes. Those 18 minutes are not all that informative mostly a big commercial for golf courses is all this is.My advice save your money this just isn't worth it

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Great Quality, Great Look & Feel!

We love these chairs - We got them to go with our dining room table and they are modern, stylish, and comfy all at the same time. Look much more expensive than what we got them for - very sturdy and a year later, still look absolutely brand new. They make me happy!

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exceptional

This is Eva McCall's first book about lucy carpenter, me and my family loved it and would recommend it to all ages!

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Good tape for a good price

Used it for a grappling tournament, works good, it sticks and stuff. . . Not much else to say about it really.

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Very disappointing

My 4 and 6 year olds were so excited when they received these walkie talkies. One of the set did not work so they could not play with them at all. Would not recommend them to anyone

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Disappointed at the Deere

We bought this for our son's Christmas present and were very disappointed in the fact that it WOULD NOT WORK. My husband simply could not get it to even turn on. It is made in China and 4 of our other Christmas gifts made in China were duds also. Buyer Beware of these products.

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Walkie Talkie Headset

My son really wanted this for his fourth birthday. The problem we had with this was the sizing. My four year old has a average size head and the headset will not fit comfortably for use. It has an sliding range to make it a bit bigger and still doesn't fit right. It does just fit my one and half year ond.

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The best Charkassky album extant

I heard Shura Cherkassky play in person three times, and each time he blew me away, but his recordings were not always as warm or exciting as his live performances. This set is an exception. In the Etudes, especially, I can almost see Shura hunched over the keys, his feet working the pedals frantically if instinctively to produce those beautiful corruscating cascades of sound in which he enveloped us all. How magical his playing was, and how unique! I am so happy that this album exists so I can tell people, "THAT is what Shura Cherkassky sounded like."

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Poetry

Sometimes I like to listen to the etudes by Pollini or Gavrilov, just to hear them show off their technical brilliance. But I listen to Cherkassky to hear the great beauty that is there. And since it has to be assumed that any pianist daring to record these very difficult works has plenty of technique, then of course the real trick is to make music of them. This Cherkassky does probably better than anyone else. He brings out delicate and mysterious beauties, he finds dynamic and melodic lines that no one else seems to have found. I can only agree with the other raves for these CD's. If you love great piano playing, you will sooner or later have these discs in your collection.

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A Thriller!!!

From the first chapter, this book kept me on the edge of my chair. I kept thinking that the book was direct from the front page of the newspaper or could have been from the nightly news, which added more to the suspense. The characters of both the hero and the villians were very believable. I would highly recommend the book and am waiting for the next book. While reading the book, I could picture it as a movie.

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The writing can't be this bad....or can it?

I agree with one of the previous reviewers that this book grabbed me early on. However, I quickly became distracted by the grammatical mistakes and, in some cases, outright wrong words. Seriously, this book either was not edited prior to publication or had a very poor editor. Mr.Brown adheres to the James Patterson model of one-page-or-less per chapter, for no apparent reason. While the story starts well, it quickly becomes trite with poor character development. About half way through, I became disillusioned and by the end, I was convinced I had wasted my time.

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Syracuse Jersey

DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. Do not buy anything from Football Fanatics for that matter. I've ordered two different jerseys and both times they have sent me a jersey that is not the same one from the picture. Again, DO NOT BUY THIS if you don't want them to send you the wrong jersey!!!!!!!!!!

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Like the Elvis song says: STAY AWAY

As in the Elvis movie Stay Away Joe...stay AWAY from this CD. Billy said his intention was to not impersonate Elvis...which is cool, but this is a poor attempt at recreating his songs. It was recorded at the legendary Sun records building, but there is nothing legendary about this CD. Suspicious Minds is NOT a doo wap 50's style song and should not be sung as such. I was swayed into buying this by the place it was recorded and Swans former work. This CD however is nothing more than a bad space filler on the CD rack. Skip this one, it's a definate dissapointment.

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not too great

The movie is okay for kids, but the quality is horrible. If you dislike grainy poorly written movies then avoid this one.

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Conversation With Filmmakers

This is an incredible book that contains Bogdanovich's various interviews with some of Hollywood's greatest filmmakers. These are not detailed biographies however, they are an in-depth conversation about the filmmaker's films and his own feelings about them. While some go into the individual's past it is just so you can get an idea of the personality of the filmmaker. This is a must-have book. A good way to look at it is to read it through once and become familiar with all of the directors, some of whom may be new to you. Then as you view their films go back and read what they have to say. Though sometimes their comments are very brief, it's one of the few sources you'll find where the film-maker makes direct reference back to a film. And I don't know what it is about Bogdanovich but he always brings out gems of truth from those he interviews.

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A treasury of film knowledge and personalities

Peter Bogdanovich has written a book that is for the movie enthusiast. I suspect the general reader may find some of the interviewees obscure, and the topics technical. I feel that is their loss. For the student of film or film history, this is a treasure trove of information, ideas, experiences, and feelings about films taken from interviews with some of the most distinguished directors in movie history. The author's selection is not encyclopedic, but the directors' experience spans from the earliest years of silent film to the present. These men are not just informative, but their strong and distinctive personalities show in each interview, giving the sense that one has actually met and understood many of them. Some of the interviews are brief, or even very idiosyncratic, but the best are delightfully personal. This is a long book, but affords many pleasant evenings of good conversation. It also makes one want to go back and see the films again!

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I AGREE! BANGA-BANGA-BANGA-BANGA!

I agree with the previous reviewer's impressions: Banga-banga-banga-banga!Like John Grabowski , I wonder if I am missing something about Bolet's performance or about this recording.After anxiously listening for some sign of genius in Bolet's colorless and sophomoric renditions of Busoni's Chaconne and Chopin's Preludes, I had to stop the second CD when Schulz-Evler Arabesques on "The Blue Danube Waltz" and especially Liszt's Overture zu Tannhäuser assaulted my by then injured sense of musicality and tympanic membranes.I hope the 2 CDs in Bolet II of this series are not as disappointing!

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Plot deserves 5 stars but I had a problem with the pictures

Brian, a young boy, is diagnosed with diabetes and hospitalized. While in the hospital, he learns about his diabetes and begins to practice giving himself shots. He feels lonely and overwhelmed. His mother has the bright idea of giving him a stuffed teddy bear who also has diabetes. Brian is able to practice his shots on the bear. The bear is a source of comfort because he has to experience the shots just like Brian.I liked the story, but I really could have done without the subtle product placements all through the illustrations. I could live with discrete print advertizements in the parents' sections. I do not think that the text or the illustrations in children's books should be used to hawk specific products.

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A MUST READ for young children with diabetes!

After learning of a friends, grandson's recent diagnosis, I searched for a book geared toward a small child. "Rufus Comes Home" was the perfect choice! The book provides the information needed to deal with the illness and specific care, but is written in a compassionate style that would not frighten a child.

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A great resource for church educators & homeschooling parent

This is a very accessible, practical book on basic Christian teaching-learning--from theory to "how to". We bought copies for all of our church teachers!

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Disappointing

The "Luclin" EQ guide (this guide's predecessor) was worse than the "Kunark" guide (the definitive EQ guide), and this is still worse. Rather than updating and cosolidating the comprehensive "Kunark" Guide and adding the new Planes of Power info, the authors hastily slapped together bits of information and added some old maps and some lines on race/level questions. The new info bits exhaust themselves with some of the new beyond-level-60 spells, 2 maps of new zones and some random quests. Not worth the money.

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Not up to parr

While this book is very informative with learning the trade skills and the elements required to help your skills. I was very disappointed that it was not like the other strategy guides in that it had all the spells for the classes in it including all the new ones. It only listed the higher level spells and my old book is outdated. It would have been nice to have all the books combined into 1.

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The Dodgers Encyclopedia Not What I Had Hoped For

I purchased this Dodgers encyclopedia in the hopes of learning more about the team's rich and colorful history. While this book does contain a lot of history and facts about the Dodger organization it is not very well organized. Had the writer better organized and presented in a chronological manner along with more detailed team rosters and more on the great rivalries such as the Giants, the Big Red Machine/Little Red Wagon (Reds) and last but not least the love em' or hate em' Yankees, I would have given this book a much higher rating. Sadly I was hoping for more...

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A MUST for all who love challenges!

This book inspired me to take up a pack in my teen years and hit the trail. Though it is out of print, you can find used copies through Amazon. It is very well written and flows very well from chapter to chapter. There is some who dispute Eric's claim of the first to solo the PCT. I tend to believe he truly earned the right to say he was the first solo hiker. This is a good book for all ages but I highly recommend it to teens who need some inspiration in their life!

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Hits all the points dead-on

I've read this book cover to cover. If you are expecting some "tome of knowledge" that is going to impress people but collect dust, this book is not for you. This is going to be a well worn desk-reference for managers, architects, and software engineers.The book's nineteen chapters cover all the practical elements of assurance that should be expected out of commercial software. Not only has the author covered the issues of what the software has to do, but also has covered the human aspect of fielding the software and the very human aspect of system and application administrators that have to deal with the software in a changing environment. It is obvious that the author has been in each situation that the book describes. Oh yes, and to prove that there are three case studies that show the assurance process in action.This is a must-get book if you are leading a team, work in a corporate environment, or are about to launch you public facing application.

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don't

Lousy service.I ordered this product from "Young Zebra" for my brother, and the website said that it was available. After waiting for more than 2 weeks for it to arrive, I had to cancel the order. To my surprise, I received an e-mail from the company the day following the cancellation, apologizing for the delay and promising to fed-ex the item to me if I cancel my cancellation. So I did, yet never received the item! I tried calling the company, but the phone number on their site is for leaving messages only. They never returned my calls. I will never buy anything from this company again.

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Save your money

I thought it might work. But the black plastic pipes that come with this do not hold it up. It must be tied up to a fence to even stand up and even then it is completely racked. The pipes that come with this are far too flimsy to do anything at all let alone hold up a net. The only redeeming feature is the net does bounce the balls back to the shooter. But save your money just buy a 6x6 net, then go to Home Depot, buy PVC pipe and build your own.

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Don't buy this goal. You'll be disappointed.

This goal is absolutely terrible. If I could give it zero stars, I would. I bought it for my son a few weeks ago, and it kept falling over, even with the anchors firmly secured in the ground. When w managed to get it to stand for a short amount of time, it did not stay straight--kept racking and twisting even with screws in place. Now, after only a few weeks, the main post in the back completely folded/broke and it is lying flat in my yard. Waste of money.

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hummmmmm

its realy weird it says 6x6 but iits like 5 1/2x5 1/2 it dosent evvn stand up i through the ball in to the top corner and it fliped over then i put somebig rockks on it and now its ok and net is hard to get on but makes the ball bounce back.

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A Gem of a Book

It's a shame this book was published by a university press that gave it such a dull academic-sounding title. The story you'll find within its pages is a wonderful eye-opening memoir that takes you deep into daily life in a tiny village in Nepal back in the 1970s--when the traditional way of life had not yet succumbed to the forces of globalization.The author does what the best authors of memoirs do--she allows herself to become almost a transparent vehicle for you, the reader. You experience at a strange and exotic world peering through her eyes and reading her vivid descriptions. She keeps her analysis to a minimum but shows you enough that you can draw your own conclusions.When I was done reading this book, the people she had described seemed so real to me it was hard to believe I hadn't met them myself.Honest, authentic, and completely without the pretentious literary tone that ruins so many current memoirs. A great book!

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The best piano duo ever

My Russian piano teacher was a student of Lyubov Bruk and introduced me to Bruk and Taimanov's recordings and I was completely blown away by them. Their dynamic range and lyricism is not-of-this-world even when they employ insanely fast tempos (example: Milhaud's "Brasiliera"). This is the piano duo that set the gold standard for 2-piano music.

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Excellent study guide if you're in a hurry

If you want to score high on the Bio test or if you just want to learn more about Biology, this book is definitely the best study aid. I had a pretty good biology background because I read the standard AP Bio book, but this prep aid concentrated on the important aspects and I think that really made taking the test an easy task. I got a 5 on the test without breaking much sweat because the book covered most everything that was on the test. Read it about 2-4 weeks before the test and you should get a 4 or 5. However, I also recommend reading the textbook while taking the course if your teacher is not so great because the book is real in-depth.

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Not for those who want a 5 on their exam.

My dad bought me this book last year and I was really disappointed with it. The problem? The intellectual level of the book is for someone who has never taken biology before and knows nothing about it. If that's where you're coming from, this may be useful, but don't expect to get above a 2 on the exam. The majority of material on the test simply isn't covered in this book - it gives general explanations, but none of the important details you will be tested on. The only part which I found helpful was a listing of the required labs (helpful hint: there is *always* an essay question about one of the labs). There are also several practice tests which are good. But overall, I'd recommend something else - I didn't end up buying any other books but I looked at a few of my friends' and the Cliff's Notes one seemed good (check out the reviews for that and see what other people said.)

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the WORST AP Bio out there

this is by far the worst AP bio test prep out there. it leaves so much out. also, the author assumes that anyone using the book is only shooting for a 3 and thus she leaves out most of the indepth questions necessary to get a 5. my advice: get the Cliff's AP bio test prep. i read that book in 2 days and got a 5 without ever taking an AP bio class.

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A dissapointed reader

THIS BOOK ABSOLUTELY SUCKS. IF YOU WANT A GOOD SCORE ON THE AP TEST, HERE'S SOME ADVICE: DON'T USE THIS BOOK! LIKE MOST PRINCETON REVIEW PREP BOOKS, IT OVERSIMPLIFIES. IT MAKES YOU FEEL LIKE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING, BUT COME THE AP TEST, WHOAAAAAAA! TRUST ME. DON'T BUY IT.

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Dreamweaver fast & easy

This book is one of the easiest books to understand on a technical level. Anyone with a beginer to intermediate level technical background of webdevelopment would greatly apperciate this book. It shows you the steps with corresponding pictures of how to use Dreamweaver 3. Very, very good book that will teach you Dreamweaver in a day or two. I read this entire book in one day and started my business that same week. One week later I'm making $500 a day. Thanks

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