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0	Terrible	I've been using the mat for about two months and it will not stick to the sides of the sink despite its suction cups. It also stains very easily.	negative
0	Boderline Moronic	I have never felt the need to write a review before, and I greatly appreciate those who do as they give me insight on the book at hand.This one is beyond stupid. Most of it was unbeliveable and some of it was absurd. I wish I could give it half a star for trying, but that isn't a choice.The characters were dull and the drama silly. Normally it takes me 2-3 days to breeze thru a book (and I have a toddler)but this one was almost painful to complete. And in fact I didn't even finish the last 3 pages because I couldn't have cared if they made it together or not.	negative
1	Calculus Gilbert Strang	I found the book very comprehensive but a little more hard to understand than I expected because of my current level of mathematical knowledge and skills. Plan to pick it up after I do a bit more preparation. A very good book in very good condition inside. The back spine cover was broken loose but a little Elmers Glue and the book is just like new. A great value for any serious student of calculus.	positive
1	My Mom Skin	My mom started looking younger all of a sudden a nd me and my dad asked why? She said that she was using Alpha something and it made her happy. She told me it was Alphaderma ce and i just wanted to say her face looks great and I am a girl and when they let me use it I will because I want to look as good as her.	positive
0	didnt like it	tried this product for 3 weeks and my skin felt dry and flaky. i am going to try something else now	negative
0	Beware! Don't waste your money.	After 30 days, I saw no difference in my skin. The lotion felt watery. I purchased this directly from Janson-Beckett website. According to their website, they have a 100% No Hassle 90-day Money-back guarantee. I returned mine after 30 days and confirmed they received it. They keep saying they will credit my card, but to this day, I still have not received a refund. The Better Business Bureau says they have a problem with this company doing the same thing to other people. They will NOT respond back to the BBB about anyone's complaints. My credit card company is going after them now. DO NOT TRUST THIS COMPANY!	negative
0	Alpha Derma	The reason for my low rating on this product is that it costs so much more than other facial lotions that claim to improve the look of aging on the face, but did nothing more than any of the rest of them.....which is basically to just moisturize.	negative
0	Piece of (expensive) junk	This thing did not help me one bit. The V2 compression part of the belt would have been OK if the crotch piece was positioned properly to address the typical varicosity. Because it is aligned so it is centered (and not to the right, where most vulvar varicosities occur), it was not applying the most pressure where I needed it. Additionally, since the hip belt is so wide and thick, it dug into my flesh when I sat (and I did have the correct size). Not at all comfortable. And using the word "discreet" to describe this product is a lie! Wearing this thing with a bra under your clothes is certainly not discreet unless you're wearing a big sweater!	negative
0	AACCCK. ABSOLUTELY Putrid.	One of the worst CDs I have ever heard. Is this for real? Sounds like someone doing karoke and trying to sound like a "hick" by changing their voice and accent. This should be rated no more than 1/2 star, but I can't do that.	negative
1	A kiss of decadent chocolate in a heavenly form!	It is apparent Kali has walked with the Lord through good times and bad. Through her poignant expression of her faith's journey many women young and young at heart will be lifted to knew heights of awareness at just how much God truly loves them.A work inspired by the Holy Spirit's hand. A delightful collection of stories to warm the hearts of its readers.	positive
1	This book is awesome and Kali is a great speaker!	I saw Kali speak at a church function and just couldn't wait to get my hands on her book! What a motivation, she makes you laugh and cry all in the same sentence! You will walk away from this book with a good feeling in your heart, ready to pass it on to the next woman in need of a pick-me-up.	positive
0	There is a better book	This book is basically a knock-off of Uta Hagen's book "A Challenge For The Actor" which is much better.	negative
0	Do not buy this item!!!	I bought this battery to use with my 30D SLR camera. This battery does not really fit in size. You have to squeeze it in and you definitely regret it afterwards since you have to use a pair of pliers to take it out. My recommendation, get the original Canon battery (which is what I ended up doing eventually)Another tip: DO NOT BUY FROM EFORCITY, expensive but very slow shipping (14 days), no customer support, only e-mail, never got an answer anyway.	negative
0	disappointing	I love the Amelia Peabody novels by Elizabeth Peters, but I'm finding it hard to believe this book was written by the same person. The dialogue is lame, the characters are cliches, the humor falls flat, there is a lot of filler, the characters are constantly explaining things to each other (for the reader's benefit) that all of them should know already, and the plot goes nowhere fast. To be fair, the Amelia Peabody novels aren't terribly plot-focused either, but they are funny. This one just doesn't work.On the positive side, I continue to be astonished by the virtuosity of the audiobook reader, Barbara Rosenblatt. I'd listen to just about anything if she was reading it.	negative
0	a mixed bag	While interesting enough to keep me reading, overall the book wasn't what I might have expected. Loaned to me, I had not read any of her previous work. The characters were too artificial, until I decided that perhaps the whole thing was a parody of the gothic novels it revolved around. But in the end, I decided it was just poorly written - especially with major questions unanswered such as the noise in the clearing, and its function as the major deus ex machina of the book	negative
0	Not a prime gothic....	For entertaining, enjoyable reads, there are MANY published gothics that are better than "Houses of Stone". At times, I thought of the book as a documentary analysis of early gothics. Once during the book, Peggy told Karen "okay, I've had enough of that spiel". (I was thinking like Peggy.) One of the points Barbara Michaels made in the book was that early female writers were not respected for their talents, and I didn't know that Hawthorne was so vicious with his pen in that area. I saw several parallels in reading the book. Karen thought she was still struggling for respect in the literary arena. The manuscript itself had many similarities to the current storyline of the book. I'm glad I read "Houses of Stone" as it was my first Barbara Michaels book. But truthfully, if a person is reading for entertainment and relaxation, "Houses of Stone" would not be on my list of recommendations.	negative
1	Out of the ordinary	Yet another fablous specimen of fiction from Ms. Michals. A delightful mix of mystery-suspense-romance. If you like this try Elizabeth Peters Amealia Peabody mysterys.	positive
1	My favorite...	I have read so many books by Ms. Mertz that I have lost count of all of them. But this book was the first book of hers I had ever read and It is my favorite(even though the Amelia Peabody series is a close second). I recomend if you like this book try Elizabeth peters. Have fun reading.	positive
1	Great suspense but cheesy ending.	This book is a true page turner! Barbara Michaels is an obviously brilliant woman. She has her PhD in Egyptology yet the woman knows everything about everything! Gothic novels, history of any kind, suspense and so much more! The story was just fascinating, yet once you reach the end, there are silly reasons for the supernatural! I would reccomend it to any history/suspense buff	positive
0	Padded Gibberish	I found this book in the gym, so I took a chance on it. I wasn't expecting great literature, but I was looking for an entertaining and perhaps scary story. What was sent up instead was literary pretensions, unappealing characters and virtually no plot. The feminist stuff was annoying. Karen Holloway was boring and insufferable and not believable. Simon and her friend were a joke. Their patter and forced laughter was without wit. The plot of looking for Ismene in the lost manuscript was ludicrous and the ending was forced and false. This is one of the lousiest books I have ever read. You Barbara Michaels fans can have her. I don't get it.	negative
1	Nice and Comfortable	I guess one has to be a certain type of person to appreciateMichaels (or Peters). You have to be a COZY person--a person who comeshome exhausted on Fridays, and doesn't want to read deep allegorical nonsense. One doesn't pick up a novel like "Houses of Stone," expecting to be aroused to dizzing intellectual highs. You pick it up to relax, to make friends with some interesting, delicious, scholarly people. You pick it up because it's like coming home. Readers who enjoyed this novel should also read "Shattered Silk" by the same author.	positive
0	A disappointment	Enjoying her Amelia Peabody books written as Elizabeth Peters, I was really disappointed by this book. Slow plot, transparent characters and a very whiny unpleasant main character. I gave up half way through the audiobook. Just didn't care and was tired of hearing the character get on an out-of-place feminist soapbox (unless this was placed in 1977 and I missed that). Even in the South, we've advanced farther than anyone in this book.	negative
0	Took effort to finish and I'm a Michaels fan	This was a re-read--I always had loved the Michaels books as well as her Amanda Peabody books, but man, this was a slog to get through, even though the quotes about women writers were fascinating. It felt dated,even for a book written in 1993, with the over-the-top feminism theme. The main character isn't likeable and her relationships with every other character are awkward and friction-filled. The ghost story is a clunker and the ending unsatisfactory and not really believable. The humorous bits were sort of out of tune with the rest. It was just slow, to boot. I'm an English teacher and am interested in the literary discussions but I can't imagine most other people wanting to read all that. I guess I forgot this was one I didn't like? I've read every book she's written. Give me Ammie Come Home...	negative
0	Hit or Miss with Barbara, this one is a miss...	The story was stilted, with the main plot premise built around the "who done it" at the end. The story was weak, the characters not like-able, and very transparent. You want to read good historical gothic fiction, there is some very good books out there... "The Thirteenth Tale", "Nine Coaches Waiting", "Rebecca" "Kirkland Revels"	negative
1	A great thriller by Barbara Michaels	Karen Holloway, a young English lit professor is given the opportunity of a lifetime. Her close friend, Simon, has procured a novel by an obscure 19th century gothic novel, written by a woman. Karen is determined to find out the truth about the woman behind the mask.This is one of Barbara Michaels best novels. The characters are fully developed and likeable. Although you know a romance will develop between Karen and someone, it is up in the air which man is a hero and which is a villain.What I especially like about Barbara Michaels is how she uses characters of various ages, not just twenty-somethings. This is a novel to read again and again.	positive
0	Not what was pictured	The item I recieved looks nothing like what is pictured. The towel I recieved is black with a wide satin like section sewn on one edge.	negative
0	Garden print by Monet	I purchased this picture as it was shown. It arrived with a totally different frame. I wanted to receive it as it was represented with the frame that was shown in the picture. The frame I received was a modern, gold, plain frame and not the one pictured on the computer. I am very displeased with the frame they sent me.	negative
1	Excellent Resource for Writing Term Papers	Not only was this book an incredibly valuable resource for writing term papers, but it is an interesting read for those interested in history. I highly recommend this book to all students, teachers and history buffs.	positive
1	Pick of the litter	This book was recommended by a friend who had been to Ecuador, and for good reason. The descriptions are give just enough information without missing the key points. I tried some of the more obscure places that were recommended by the Guide and found all of them to be worth the trip. The comments were pretty good and accurate, so if the authors tell you not to miss something, don't miss it and vice versa.The historical notes are accurate. Combine the book with a trip to the US State Department websites to get a good, rounded background.I also visited the Galapagos, and the book was too skimpy and rudimentary. The animal pictures are fine but quite incomplete. Don't rely on this guide if you are going to the Islands.Overall, a handy book. I read or skimmed a few other books in preparation for my trip and this one was equaly to or better than the rest.	positive
1	"The Book"	My brother and I traveled around in Ecuador for a month with this book! We seldom referred to it like we had another travel partner!!!	positive
0	ecuador book	Book was advertised as in excellent shape, when in fact it was old, full of yellow marks. It was a deceitful advertise.	negative
1	ecuador revealed	this book is not only informative but gives insight into the ecuadorian people.one feels as though you had already travelled there and were reading some memories.the pics are fantastic...although i would have prefered more.the descriptions are excellent and the suggestions are being hi-lited for our trip.makes for great reading.	positive
0	Outdated, lacks some good info	Two years after print, I found the LP Ecuador guide to be very outdated. The book was written when the Sucre was the currency of Ecuador, now that they have change to the dollar, all of the prices have increased 20%-40% over what the book says. Also, I found that it lacked information on good, reliable tour operators. I found more reliable tour operators and better prices by doing online searches and by going to the towns and asking around. I believe that a lot has changed in Ecuador since the publication of this 6th addition so I suggest finding a more recently published guide.	negative
1	Good Choice	A good choice for a practical guide. Information is current and accurate. Maps are great. Never got lost!	positive
0	Doesn't match description	Well, I bought this set because the description gives the language options as English, German, Hindi, and Punjabi and I really wanted the Hindi soundtrack to practice my language learning with.Unfortunately, it does not have a Hindi soundtrack. Like most DVDS, the languages are English, French, or Spanish. That's it.However, I did buy it from one of the third party sellers, so there's a slim chance it was a different product, though the cover looks the same and it's the same grouping of movies.	negative
0	Very, very disappointing	This is the biggest disappointment I have had in quite a while. I own this concert in VHS and I bought this to upgrade the video quality. To my own dismay the video quality was the same as the VHS tape; actually worse, because it is 4:3, you can't even make it 16:9. It ought to be illegal to advertise this as BD. Trust me when I tell you: if you expect BlueRay quality (or even DVD quality), then you are certainly buying the wrong product. I could not even finish watching the first song. I took out the BD and played my old VHS, which with the upgrade feature looked better than this disk.	negative
1	kamran	I just don't believe that.I bought a machine just to transfer alchemy from VHS to DVD.That was a dream having that concert on dvd and was wondering why the company did not release it on dvd format.I watched that concert more than 100 times along with deep purple's Made In Japan.I'm so so very happy that i'll watch it on DVD even better on Blu-ray.I still can't believe it.Great Great job.Thanks a million for whoever made my dream to come true.But let me tell you guys,this dvd is not blu-ray.what the company did to make money,made the dvd too grainy to cheat the buyers.The picture is absolutely annoying.For those who had comment on my review I should say that I didn't know that.I'll appreciate if someone help me	positive
0	Poor video quality, not such a great sound quality	This should not be called blue ray, even for the regular DVD the quality is poor. Also 4:3 format is really unexpected. Dire Straits is great, that is why rating is 2, not 1	negative
1	very good, but not as exacting as I prefer	Very enjoyable concert with great musicians ! Video was a bit "grainy" but not intrusive to the eye. Voice audio was not very discreet on most selections in performance, but Knopfler was never the most distinct enunciator of lyrics ( although most of the bands CD recordings were much more clear). The result came from the record levels at the board, most likely. The instrumentals were much better in record quality , the base was a bit low, but otherwise a very good rendering of the original master with todays technology.	positive
0	looks like vhs	The picture quality is terrible. I know it's old footage but, Queen Rock Montreal was recorded 2 years prior and the picture quality is amazing. Don't bother with this bluray because it looks like vhs quality transfered to a disc. Sounds good though.	negative
0	Disappointing video quality	I expected the video quality to be much higher since this is a DVD version with a product description that said "Restored to pristine high definition visual clarity...". If you believe that, you will be highly disappointed.	negative
1	Glad this is finally on DVD	I have always wanted this on DVD. This is good quality audio/video. I really enjoyed the documentary. In fact, I think the songs performed in it are a little better than the main DVD.	positive
0	Where's the fidelity?	The Audio quality did little to convey a sense of representing the image of the sound stage.	negative
0	An overrated concert	This 1983 concert was not the band at their best. The instrumentals ramble at times in the first half. This version of 'Romeo and Juliet' is a stinker and no match for the studio original. Knopfler's vocals are not up to scratch in some tracks either and in some songs on this video has an annoying habit of changing the lyrics from their original form. Parts of the concert have been edited and it clearly shows.The second half is better though, the strongest tracks by far are 'Sultans of Swing', 'Tunnel of Love' and 'Telegraph Road'. The 'Going Home' theme is good too. I saw the group live in 1986 and they played a much better concert than this one so I say stick to the original studio albums.	negative
0	FAKE - NOT ORIGINALS - ARE SOLD HERE!!!!	These DVDs are fake. They are delivered in home made packaging. No such product will ever big released from a real studio.As someone who used to manage a music store, I can tell fake vs. original when I see it. The prices are low only due to this fact.	negative
0	Are you sure this was really Dire Straits?	I was abhorred by this concert. It didn't sound like the Dire Straits songs on their record at all. None of the leads were anywhere close to the originals, and the vocals were not very good. Sucked overall.	negative
1	AMONG THE BEST CONCERTS EVER RELEASED - WHERE'S THE DVD?	This film catches Dire Straits at their best...a concert for the ages.State of the art audio quality when first released on LP, the video and soundtrack for the video release were Digitally Remastered.The box says "This is a recording from one Dire Straits Performance...It contains no re-recordings or overdubs of any kind". Definately, the band on a great night, with the best possible sonic quality.Long over-due for an upgrade to DVD.	positive
1	run time 2 hours and 50 minutes!!! awesome DVD!	Hi Folks,this just arrived and while Amazon.com claims its run time is 60 minutes its actually 1:30 for the concert another bit for a couple of classic TV appearances and another hour for a very cool documentary which is archival quality not something produced recent...so I feel pretty darned happy for my 12 dollar investment indeed!!Whether I would upgrade to blu-ray is debatable....the picture is not poor but its of its age and not something perhaps benefited by that format...Jump on this one folks!!!	positive
1	Excellent!	Yes, like others wrote, video quality is not as good as a typical DVD would be. It is equivalent to good VHS video. However, the sound quality is very good. If your goal is to count the hair on Mark's face (I doubt it), you may be disappointed. Overall, the DVD is very successful in capturing the live atmosphere of this amazing Dire Straits performance. I think it's simply impossible for a Dire Straits lover to regret this purchase. Don't miss it!	positive
1	alchemy live	been a big fan of dire straits from their first song on the radio,but never got to see them until bothers in arms tour at radio city in new york .this is the next best thing of being there	positive
0	best they could expect from sub-par original recording	bluntly.....this was the best that could be done with very sub-par recording techniques employed in 1983 to record this concert. pic quality is terrible but remembering it was 1983 explains it. the sound though adequate sounds more likd an average dvd. not at all blu-ray quality. worth owning but not any where near the top of my list more like a curiosity of bad 80's hair and the most rediculous fashion choises I have ever seen in public. sweat bands, sport jackets pushed up to the elbows, even ankle warmers on the drummer. If they paid someone for this type of professional advise I would bet there was a lawsuit. buy the cd and forget the bluray	negative
1	Great Concert with downloadable mp3	I really like this concert. As already mentioned, the video is not that great but acceptable considering the source. The sound quality is outstanding. I love the fact that this concert is available on the BD in mp3 format. I didn't realize it when I purchased this that in order to get the mp3s you need to have a BD player on your computer.What I would really like seems to be missing from every concert I have bought so far in the BD format. That is - a digital copy that I could transfer to my computer or iPod. I've got lots of digital copies of movies which I never use. Only once have I ever watched a movie on my ipod and the experience was not very satisfying. If I had digital copies of concerts however, I would be very happy to put those on my ipod and play them since I would be caring more about the sound.I hope a few manufacturers read this post and take it to heart!	positive
0	Disappointing	This should not be called a blu ray. I have never seen such a horrible picture. Sound is good, but this is blatant false advertising!!!	negative
0	Disappointing	I was very diaappointed in this Blu-ray version. The video is very dark and grainy due to low lighting in the original recording. Audio was less than stellar on a surround sound processor. All sounds are delivered up front where crowd noises could have been handle on rear speakers. This Blu-ray version should have had enhannced visual and audio presentations; the technology is available.	negative
0	the BD format should not be abused for this	BD is a fantastic format for high def pic and sound. Unfortunately this BD is not worth to be called a BD. The sound is perfect but the picture.... I do not wish to spend mine money to buy a BD if the quality is equal to a dvd and in this canse even to a VHS. Is this BD simply 'money making' by the record company? Why release it on BD if the BD standards can not be met. Could the 'hair' not have been digitaly removed or were the original master tapes not available to create a new 'mix' without that annoying camera angle. And that's only one camera fault. What about the grain, the soft, the dirt.I happen to have this concert on VHS and it's the same poor PQ quality on the BD and the 20yo worn out vhs. It is even written on the MK website that this BD has been remastered, well it's not visible that it was.	negative
1	An Amazon Purchase - Worth Every Penny.	This video is during the height of their youth and enthusiasm. Some of Mark Knopfler's vocals are uneven but his guitar work is magnificant as is the work of the other musicians. For sheer fun and exuberence this video is worth the price of "admission". Another must for Dire Straits fans. All their hits up to 1983 when the video was made. Buy it... you won't regret it.	positive
1	Where is the DVD!!??	Why are all this classic concerts not being released on DVD!?? Makes me angry...	positive
1	once upon a time in my cassette player.	I can't believe the crap I 'm reading here. How many of you trashing the blu-ray were fans back in 1983? I had this on CASSETTE.....AUDIO cassette.......two of them back in the day. I loved it then and I love it now...to finally SEE it...sorry if you're disappointed the blu-ray doesn't look like blu-rays recorded today.I just wish you'd shut up or someone else might not pull something so awesome from the vault like this... and the bonus material is fabulous.if you're reading this wondering whether or not to get it, stop wondering. it's great. the opening version of once upon a time in the west is alone enough to make it worth the money. just stellar arranging. mark was and is a fabulous MUSICIAN.	positive
0	A SLAP IN THE FACE TO MARK KNOPFLER & DIRE STRAITS	I have to agree with multiple others here who have said that this product is deficient and sub-standard in virtually every respect. In fact, it is so poor in terms of the overall package (audio + video) that it does an incredible injustice to the world class artists involved. When all is said and done, Mark Knopfler will go down as one of the top five guitarists of all-time, and fortunately, the audio portion of this disc continues to preserve his outstanding artistry with a Fender Stratocaster, but to characterize the grainy, scratchy, 2nd rate video portion of this disc as "Blu-Ray" is misleading and almost unlawful! The quality of the video on my VHS tape of this same concert is INFINITELY superior to this so-called "Blu-Ray" disc. Save your money and hope that they re-release this performance again some day with video of proper quality.	negative
1	Metal case, switch protector allows use as foot rest!	This is UL listed, has a metal case, a circuit breaker, a six foot cord with a quality cord cap and strain relief, and (the main reason I bought it) a secure cover over the power switch. This allows me to rest my feet on top of this and not worry about turning off all my computers in a single shot. Don't buy the cheap junk even if it costs a little less. This is what you want.	positive
1	Yummy	And, these ones are just plain old pretty.I'd buy them more often if I needed that much candy at home. Alas, they're something special for when kids are on the calendar to visit.	positive
0	too hard	the product is way tooo HARD to chew! your gums will be sore after eating 2! also the company should put the size of the product (in inches) so the consumer will know how big it is, not just weight but also dimension per piece.	negative
0	Wouldn't buy again.	These smell like plastic. They don't have very much flavor and are also very hard in texture. I wouldn't buy them again.	negative
0	Not Very Good	Compared to other Haribo products this one is not very good at all.Will not purchase again.Texture too hard, flavor lacking and flavors too similar between differetn colored fish.	negative
0	Just OK for me	I tried these as a test and found them to be OK. But I still prefer the classic Gummi Bears.	negative
1	Great for those who enjoy gummies!	Large, chewy fish! Sweet and chewy that are fun to eat. First time trying these and would buy them again.	positive
1	Great catch!	I love gummy candy! I was stunned when I saw these available on Amazon. I had to order them even without reading the reviews. I have to say they arrived within a few days of placing the order. When I got them, I tore into the bag & they are perfect! Very good taste & great quality. Perfect! I will definitely buy these again.	positive
1	Delicious	We used these as one of the wedding favors at our aquatic themed wedding. They were a hit! Very delicious!	positive
1	" A MASTERPIECE OF SPIRITUAL ART "	The author, Mr. Zang, has truly created a very vivid and colorful work of spiritual art. Having read many metaphysical books I found this one to be truly in a league of it's own. Mr. Zang has taken a palette of so many colors,added different shades and hues and created a masterpiece.Unlike many metaphysical books which usually cover a particular topic, " Touching The Light " is a gem of a book incorporating many facets which flow together inside one book. Angels, reiki, spirit guides, the afterlife and many other topics are bought together symbiotically.Mr. Zang took me with him through each chapter on his journey down the path to finding the light. Although not an easy one, with perseverance, patience, and the constant quest to acquire knowledge he has shown that as he did, so can we all Touch The Light.I'd like to thank Mr. Zang for bringing a book of this caliber to the book shelves of myself and others who will be truly blessed to read it!! Much Love & Light.	positive
1	Inspirational	In `Touching the light', Keith Zang has created a wonderful guide for those who are just beginning their spiritual path and also for those, like me, who have been on it for many years. The book is not only helpful on many levels it is fascinating as well. The author delves into subjects such as Reiki, spirit guides, the afterlife, angels and much more. All the information flows with a captivating ease that makes it difficult to put the book down.I highly recommend this book to anyone on the spiritual path. In fact I recommend that anyone slightly interested in even one of the several subjects covered in this book should pick it up. Although I have many spiritually related texts in my possession, `Touching the Light' will be one of the few that I know I will love turning to again and again for guidance and enlightenment. My heart filled thanks goes to Keith Zang for writing this beautiful book.	positive
1	needs more slugs.	Good cd , would have liked to heard more of the slugs singing their tunes tho....poor poor ronnie	positive
1	share with your class	different take on personal responsibility, love the illustrations, caught my eye in Borders and purchased at Amazon.	positive
0	what happened	...... this cd is horrible.. im a fan of piebald.., then they make trash like this... this cd was probably the biggest let down this year. its nothing like there old stuff ....sooo if u like there old stuff "prior this cd" dont buy this.. but if your wanting to look into an up and comming jazz band then give this trash a try....	negative
0	Piebald keeps getting worse and worse	If it wasn't for Travis's annoying vocals, I'd swear this wasn't even Piebald. Are these guys scared of their old sound? Do they say "No Comment" when people ask about "Sometimes Friends Fight" and "When Life Hands You Lemons"? I saw them play about a year ago and they didn't even TOUCH "WLHYL" and only played "Marcus Garvy" off of "Venetian Blinds". I won't see them play again. Even if they played their first two albums in their entirity, I wouldn't go. I'm that pissed off. Piebald sucks now. Period.	negative
0	Wishful prehistory	This is a gentle retelling of Bible stories from a feminine perspective. Unfortunately it is from a modern Orthodox woman's perspective, a woman apparently not at all aware of Archaeology. Anyone who is interested in the real lives of the women depicted in the Bible should read "Did God Have a Wife" by Dever. The early tribal women who ended up being the ancestors of the Hebrews were not monotheists at all, as much as this author wishes or believes that they were.	negative
1	Excellent for historians and genealogists.	This book features 196 carefully chosen photos from the New-York Historical Society, arranged by neighborhood from the Battery to the Bronx (though the emphasis is on Manhattan). These superb photos document the changing face of New York City -- not only the buildings (from mansions to shacks), but the people, clothing styles, and modes of transportation. A succinct description accompanies each, pointing out features of interest. Some focal points are presented in several photos taken years or decades apart. An excellent book for anyone who wants to really get a sense of the times.	positive
0	There are better collections out there	The print quality of the photos in OLD NEW YORK IN EARLY PHOTOGRAPHS is quite good, better than most. And the quantity of the photographs is equally impressive. And that's about it for the positives.Arranged by neighborhood, the photos have little else to do with each other. There is no unifying theme holding the photos together. Not that every collection ought to have a theme as powerful as Jacob Riis' HOW THE OTHER HALF LIVES, but these photos seem so haphazardly arranged. The scanty text doesn't even attempt to explain how the individual vignettes came about, or how it relates to the particiular time in New York's history that the photo was taken. And, of course, Manhattan is the only borough represented here. I suppose the citizens of the other four boroughs had yet to climb down from their trees and build fires, never mind operate cameras.Rocco Dormarunno from ooog-ooog Brooklyn	negative
1	Worth Reading More Than Once	This book is another outstanding book by Raymond Charles Barker. All the essays in the book teach you how to use the Science of Mind to live a more conscious and full filling life. The information given on the essay called, "Spirit, Soul and Body" is an eye opener and worth reading several times.	positive
1	Finally... magic made easy	I remember when I first played Shadowrun how much of a pain using magic was. Fasa has finally come out with a much needed update for the magic system. This is an excellent source book that expands the system for magic and makes it very easy to use. No longer is magic confusing and hard to understand; now it is a breeze to play a magic using character in the Shadowrun world.	positive
1	Physical Mages	Physical Mages do still exist, but they've changed how they are looked at. Now they're Adepts who buy a Magic Talent Power at 1 point per level. The level of the Power is your effective spellcasting Magic rating.	positive
1	A nessesity that is WAY LATE!	I am blatantly offended that FASA has not yet published this book. I have a NEED for it in my FASA game. I am certin that every other magically endowed gamer out their needs this also. My query.. why the wait! I say stop all preorders untill it is released.	positive
0	MICHAEL JACKSON DVD	LOUSY VIDEO QUALITY,IT'S AS IF IT WAS FILMED W/A CELL PHONE,VERY POOR..HAD TO RETURN IT...DON'T BUY THIS ONE...	negative
0	Incomplete badly done version of memorial	Don't purchase if you expect a full version of the Memorial Service. Really wish I had not erased the taping of the service as this "professional" copy did not include the most moving scenes and was clearly taped from television!Oh, but if the Jackson family would simply agree to the beautiful service being shown again!!!	negative
0	Michael Jackson Memorial Tribute Video	I was expecting the same program that had been televised originally however this edition was more like a jackleg version and not a very good jackleg version at that.	negative
0	Michael tribute	As an advent admirer of MJ,I was very disappointed in this bootleg copy of Michael's Memorial. My VCR won't play poor quality bootlegs well. It kept freezing and skipping. Unfortunatly other matters were pressing so I missed the deadline for a return. I will wait until Sony or someone professional release copy of The Memorial to add to my collection. Shame on You.	negative
0	eh	i ordered this cause i thought it was the memorial itself, but it still had all the great short films	negative
0	does not work as advertised	I upgraded from Punch's Super Homesuite because I wanted to do Heating and Air Conditioning design (as well as model my house which is a 1 and 1/2 story house - a two story house with a room with a vaulted ceiling to the second story). AS-18 costs more money and was a step back from Super Home Suite. The moderator for Punch's on-line community states the software is really meant for visualization, not for actual design. Actual design is what I purchased it for. I am a Licensed Professional Engineer. I purchased the software for some remodelling projects and perhaps a shed in the yard. 20 years in the business and i found this software difficult, frustrating and unsuitable. I am still looking for a capable & easy to use home remodelling/design program. I wish I would have checked the reviews from Amazon before buying.	negative
0	AS18 Makes Simple Tedious	I have read the book, used the online help and still, this program just makes simple things tedious. For example: I create a wall, then click to move it -- poof there's a flyout menu in your face. Click the wall again and NOW you can move it.There's just a lot of stuff like that. Little annoyances that make the simple, harder. I am extremely disappointed as the potential with AS18 is there. Maybe their new 3000 addresses some of the tedium, but I'm not willing to pay the price right now.	negative
0	Won't fully charge and losses charge quickly.	The battery will not charge completely, I bought this as a back up battery and am very disappointed. I would spend extra money and get a better battery.	negative
0	Only works with good people	Great book! I bought one for me and her. Tells you everything you could ever need to know or ask about starting and keeping a yonger man older woman relationship alive and well.BUT: After many years with the love of my life aged 55 and I 22. She had an affair on me and broke up with me two weeks ago!! She had everything she could have ever needed in this world but she got gready and wanted more so she went for the money man. Love ment nothing to her, I guess I was just her part time "Boy Toy" until she found better.I am CRUSHED I loved that woman more then life itself. Now she won't even talk to me. She had a frind of her's tell me that it would have never worked out and that I should move on with my life find someone younger and have kids, even though I told her I didn't want kids.So guys listen up before you end up just like me. STAY AWAY because the pain will be worse then all the good you ever had.	negative
1	Older Women Younger Men	If you are interested in a younger man or just interested in the subject, you will find this book interesting. There are some thoughts and ideas that are controversial but I found the book easy to read.	positive
1	Innovative	I felt the need to pick up this book recently and I'm glad that I did. It was very informative to me and I thought it had a lot of great information and stories in it. I'm 50 and looking to explore this avenue soon so it was an eye opener. I like it alot!	positive
1	Nice reading for any woman who dates younger men	It used to be that men were the only ones dating younger, now women do it, too. If you want to know what it's like to date a younger man before you take the plunge or to understand someone that you know who is dating a younger man, this book is a valuable resource. It is not always easy to date a man years younger and although it may appear that you can date whomever you please, as long as they're of legal age, it does affect family and friends. Read this book and learn how other women handle it successfully or not. In addition, there are comments from men who date older woman.	positive
1	Book Provides Reassurance	Their advice (at least for dating men in their 20s) was right on (that being it is a roller coaster and only for strong, independent women). Otherwise, their research showed most of these relationships can be as successful (with the right ingredients of any successful relationship, which they do provide tips).	positive
1	Great relationship book!	I wish I would have discovered this book 4 years ago at the beginning of my relationship with my younger man! It is so very insightful! Not only for older women, younger men relationships, but for anyone in a relationship. I have shared much of the advice with my friends that are in other kinds of relationships.Thank you Brings and Winter for all the research you did and writing this book. Everything I have learned from the experiences of the last 4 years was reaffirmed. It has also given me the confidence in the choices I have made.Here's to the older woman, younger man relationships. They are absolutely the best! Cheers!!Debbie	positive
1	This Book Will be a Collectors Item	Eugene Mallove tragically lost his life earlier this year in a simple act of barbarism. So odd that a man who devoted his life to one of the most neglected and abstract fields of science in the late 20th Century would die in such a senseless manner. Luckily, Gene's lifes work will not be a waste, as Cold Fusion is finally starting to achieve the recognition it rightly deserves. It will be pinoneers like Dr. Mallove who will be remembered for keeping the Cold Fusion flame alive during some of its darkest moments. Buy and read this book, it's sure to be a collectors item soon, as Cold Fusion will soon emerge as a mainstream field of science and Dr. Mallove will be exonerated for persuing such a taboo field of science.	positive
1	A must read!	I am a Coast to Coast AM listener. I would like to have everyone read his book. It is remarkable. I think that the leaders of the world should all have a copy! I would also like to send my deepest prayers to the family of this beloved author, Eugene Mallove. He and his work will be greatly missed. Blessings to his family and friends.	positive
1	Read this book!	I thought this was a great book. If you want an intriguing book about the controversial energy source of the future you must read this book. It is an excellent read!	positive
0	An example of wishful ideation ?	As far as style of thinking is concerned, Dr. Mallove is far closer to, e.g., creationists than to, e.g., Carl Sagan. He has let his intense messianic desire that cold fusion be a reality completely cloud his scientific judgement. The loony, physics-ignorant hordes of cold-fusion advocates include such worthies as a fellow in Australia who has sold kits of magnets and a ball-bearing which he has claimed will roll around a closed track forever with no visible means of propulsion. Dr. Mallove does not refute such garbage. In this reviewer's opinion he is either delusional or simply a con man on a par with Erich von Daniken or Whitley Strieber.	negative
1	Quien Contra Yandel!!!!	En este disco Yandel demuestra que si puede tener exito como solista. Aunque el disco es breve, todas las canciones estan buenas. Temas como el contagioso, "Te Suelto El Pelo," la cancion de el engano de una mujer, "Ya Yo Me Canse," los temas de las discotecas "Say Ho," y el remix de "Dembow," y la mejor cancion de el disco, "La Calle Me La Pidio," con "El Abayarde," Tego Calderon hacen que este disco sea un gran exito en el mundo de el reggeaton. Despues de oir este disco vine a la realizacion que Yandel saca mejor material como solista que con su amigo rapero Wisin como vi claramente en el disco de Wisin y Yandel, "De Otra Manera." Yandel se ha ganado un lugar con los mejores solistas de el reggaeton, como Yankee, Tego y Don Omar. Con la ayuda de raperos como Alexis y Fido y Tego Calderon acompanando la voz de Yandel, no se nota que hace falta Wisin.	positive

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Terrible

I've been using the mat for about two months and it will not stick to the sides of the sink despite its suction cups. It also stains very easily.

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Boderline Moronic

I have never felt the need to write a review before, and I greatly appreciate those who do as they give me insight on the book at hand.This one is beyond stupid. Most of it was unbeliveable and some of it was absurd. I wish I could give it half a star for trying, but that isn't a choice.The characters were dull and the drama silly. Normally it takes me 2-3 days to breeze thru a book (and I have a toddler)but this one was almost painful to complete. And in fact I didn't even finish the last 3 pages because I couldn't have cared if they made it together or not.

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Calculus Gilbert Strang

I found the book very comprehensive but a little more hard to understand than I expected because of my current level of mathematical knowledge and skills. Plan to pick it up after I do a bit more preparation. A very good book in very good condition inside. The back spine cover was broken loose but a little Elmers Glue and the book is just like new. A great value for any serious student of calculus.

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My Mom Skin

My mom started looking younger all of a sudden a nd me and my dad asked why? She said that she was using Alpha something and it made her happy. She told me it was Alphaderma ce and i just wanted to say her face looks great and I am a girl and when they let me use it I will because I want to look as good as her.

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didnt like it

tried this product for 3 weeks and my skin felt dry and flaky. i am going to try something else now

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Beware! Don't waste your money.

After 30 days, I saw no difference in my skin. The lotion felt watery. I purchased this directly from Janson-Beckett website. According to their website, they have a 100% No Hassle 90-day Money-back guarantee. I returned mine after 30 days and confirmed they received it. They keep saying they will credit my card, but to this day, I still have not received a refund. The Better Business Bureau says they have a problem with this company doing the same thing to other people. They will NOT respond back to the BBB about anyone's complaints. My credit card company is going after them now. DO NOT TRUST THIS COMPANY!

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Alpha Derma

The reason for my low rating on this product is that it costs so much more than other facial lotions that claim to improve the look of aging on the face, but did nothing more than any of the rest of them.....which is basically to just moisturize.

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Piece of (expensive) junk

This thing did not help me one bit. The V2 compression part of the belt would have been OK if the crotch piece was positioned properly to address the typical varicosity. Because it is aligned so it is centered (and not to the right, where most vulvar varicosities occur), it was not applying the most pressure where I needed it. Additionally, since the hip belt is so wide and thick, it dug into my flesh when I sat (and I did have the correct size). Not at all comfortable. And using the word "discreet" to describe this product is a lie! Wearing this thing with a bra under your clothes is certainly not discreet unless you're wearing a big sweater!

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AACCCK. ABSOLUTELY Putrid.

One of the worst CDs I have ever heard. Is this for real? Sounds like someone doing karoke and trying to sound like a "hick" by changing their voice and accent. This should be rated no more than 1/2 star, but I can't do that.

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A kiss of decadent chocolate in a heavenly form!

It is apparent Kali has walked with the Lord through good times and bad. Through her poignant expression of her faith's journey many women young and young at heart will be lifted to knew heights of awareness at just how much God truly loves them.A work inspired by the Holy Spirit's hand. A delightful collection of stories to warm the hearts of its readers.

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This book is awesome and Kali is a great speaker!

I saw Kali speak at a church function and just couldn't wait to get my hands on her book! What a motivation, she makes you laugh and cry all in the same sentence! You will walk away from this book with a good feeling in your heart, ready to pass it on to the next woman in need of a pick-me-up.

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There is a better book

This book is basically a knock-off of Uta Hagen's book "A Challenge For The Actor" which is much better.

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Do not buy this item!!!

I bought this battery to use with my 30D SLR camera. This battery does not really fit in size. You have to squeeze it in and you definitely regret it afterwards since you have to use a pair of pliers to take it out. My recommendation, get the original Canon battery (which is what I ended up doing eventually)Another tip: DO NOT BUY FROM EFORCITY, expensive but very slow shipping (14 days), no customer support, only e-mail, never got an answer anyway.

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disappointing

I love the Amelia Peabody novels by Elizabeth Peters, but I'm finding it hard to believe this book was written by the same person. The dialogue is lame, the characters are cliches, the humor falls flat, there is a lot of filler, the characters are constantly explaining things to each other (for the reader's benefit) that all of them should know already, and the plot goes nowhere fast. To be fair, the Amelia Peabody novels aren't terribly plot-focused either, but they are funny. This one just doesn't work.On the positive side, I continue to be astonished by the virtuosity of the audiobook reader, Barbara Rosenblatt. I'd listen to just about anything if she was reading it.

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a mixed bag

While interesting enough to keep me reading, overall the book wasn't what I might have expected. Loaned to me, I had not read any of her previous work. The characters were too artificial, until I decided that perhaps the whole thing was a parody of the gothic novels it revolved around. But in the end, I decided it was just poorly written - especially with major questions unanswered such as the noise in the clearing, and its function as the major deus ex machina of the book

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Not a prime gothic....

For entertaining, enjoyable reads, there are MANY published gothics that are better than "Houses of Stone". At times, I thought of the book as a documentary analysis of early gothics. Once during the book, Peggy told Karen "okay, I've had enough of that spiel". (I was thinking like Peggy.) One of the points Barbara Michaels made in the book was that early female writers were not respected for their talents, and I didn't know that Hawthorne was so vicious with his pen in that area. I saw several parallels in reading the book. Karen thought she was still struggling for respect in the literary arena. The manuscript itself had many similarities to the current storyline of the book. I'm glad I read "Houses of Stone" as it was my first Barbara Michaels book. But truthfully, if a person is reading for entertainment and relaxation, "Houses of Stone" would not be on my list of recommendations.

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Out of the ordinary

Yet another fablous specimen of fiction from Ms. Michals. A delightful mix of mystery-suspense-romance. If you like this try Elizabeth Peters Amealia Peabody mysterys.

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My favorite...

I have read so many books by Ms. Mertz that I have lost count of all of them. But this book was the first book of hers I had ever read and It is my favorite(even though the Amelia Peabody series is a close second). I recomend if you like this book try Elizabeth peters. Have fun reading.

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Great suspense but cheesy ending.

This book is a true page turner! Barbara Michaels is an obviously brilliant woman. She has her PhD in Egyptology yet the woman knows everything about everything! Gothic novels, history of any kind, suspense and so much more! The story was just fascinating, yet once you reach the end, there are silly reasons for the supernatural! I would reccomend it to any history/suspense buff

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Padded Gibberish

I found this book in the gym, so I took a chance on it. I wasn't expecting great literature, but I was looking for an entertaining and perhaps scary story. What was sent up instead was literary pretensions, unappealing characters and virtually no plot. The feminist stuff was annoying. Karen Holloway was boring and insufferable and not believable. Simon and her friend were a joke. Their patter and forced laughter was without wit. The plot of looking for Ismene in the lost manuscript was ludicrous and the ending was forced and false. This is one of the lousiest books I have ever read. You Barbara Michaels fans can have her. I don't get it.

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Nice and Comfortable

I guess one has to be a certain type of person to appreciateMichaels (or Peters). You have to be a COZY person--a person who comeshome exhausted on Fridays, and doesn't want to read deep allegorical nonsense. One doesn't pick up a novel like "Houses of Stone," expecting to be aroused to dizzing intellectual highs. You pick it up to relax, to make friends with some interesting, delicious, scholarly people. You pick it up because it's like coming home. Readers who enjoyed this novel should also read "Shattered Silk" by the same author.

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A disappointment

Enjoying her Amelia Peabody books written as Elizabeth Peters, I was really disappointed by this book. Slow plot, transparent characters and a very whiny unpleasant main character. I gave up half way through the audiobook. Just didn't care and was tired of hearing the character get on an out-of-place feminist soapbox (unless this was placed in 1977 and I missed that). Even in the South, we've advanced farther than anyone in this book.

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Took effort to finish and I'm a Michaels fan

This was a re-read--I always had loved the Michaels books as well as her Amanda Peabody books, but man, this was a slog to get through, even though the quotes about women writers were fascinating. It felt dated,even for a book written in 1993, with the over-the-top feminism theme. The main character isn't likeable and her relationships with every other character are awkward and friction-filled. The ghost story is a clunker and the ending unsatisfactory and not really believable. The humorous bits were sort of out of tune with the rest. It was just slow, to boot. I'm an English teacher and am interested in the literary discussions but I can't imagine most other people wanting to read all that. I guess I forgot this was one I didn't like? I've read every book she's written. Give me Ammie Come Home...

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Hit or Miss with Barbara, this one is a miss...

The story was stilted, with the main plot premise built around the "who done it" at the end. The story was weak, the characters not like-able, and very transparent. You want to read good historical gothic fiction, there is some very good books out there... "The Thirteenth Tale", "Nine Coaches Waiting", "Rebecca" "Kirkland Revels"

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A great thriller by Barbara Michaels

Karen Holloway, a young English lit professor is given the opportunity of a lifetime. Her close friend, Simon, has procured a novel by an obscure 19th century gothic novel, written by a woman. Karen is determined to find out the truth about the woman behind the mask.This is one of Barbara Michaels best novels. The characters are fully developed and likeable. Although you know a romance will develop between Karen and someone, it is up in the air which man is a hero and which is a villain.What I especially like about Barbara Michaels is how she uses characters of various ages, not just twenty-somethings. This is a novel to read again and again.

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Not what was pictured

The item I recieved looks nothing like what is pictured. The towel I recieved is black with a wide satin like section sewn on one edge.

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Garden print by Monet

I purchased this picture as it was shown. It arrived with a totally different frame. I wanted to receive it as it was represented with the frame that was shown in the picture. The frame I received was a modern, gold, plain frame and not the one pictured on the computer. I am very displeased with the frame they sent me.

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Excellent Resource for Writing Term Papers

Not only was this book an incredibly valuable resource for writing term papers, but it is an interesting read for those interested in history. I highly recommend this book to all students, teachers and history buffs.

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Pick of the litter

This book was recommended by a friend who had been to Ecuador, and for good reason. The descriptions are give just enough information without missing the key points. I tried some of the more obscure places that were recommended by the Guide and found all of them to be worth the trip. The comments were pretty good and accurate, so if the authors tell you not to miss something, don't miss it and vice versa.The historical notes are accurate. Combine the book with a trip to the US State Department websites to get a good, rounded background.I also visited the Galapagos, and the book was too skimpy and rudimentary. The animal pictures are fine but quite incomplete. Don't rely on this guide if you are going to the Islands.Overall, a handy book. I read or skimmed a few other books in preparation for my trip and this one was equaly to or better than the rest.

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"The Book"

My brother and I traveled around in Ecuador for a month with this book! We seldom referred to it like we had another travel partner!!!

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ecuador book

Book was advertised as in excellent shape, when in fact it was old, full of yellow marks. It was a deceitful advertise.

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ecuador revealed

this book is not only informative but gives insight into the ecuadorian people.one feels as though you had already travelled there and were reading some memories.the pics are fantastic...although i would have prefered more.the descriptions are excellent and the suggestions are being hi-lited for our trip.makes for great reading.

positive

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Outdated, lacks some good info

Two years after print, I found the LP Ecuador guide to be very outdated. The book was written when the Sucre was the currency of Ecuador, now that they have change to the dollar, all of the prices have increased 20%-40% over what the book says. Also, I found that it lacked information on good, reliable tour operators. I found more reliable tour operators and better prices by doing online searches and by going to the towns and asking around. I believe that a lot has changed in Ecuador since the publication of this 6th addition so I suggest finding a more recently published guide.

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Good Choice

A good choice for a practical guide. Information is current and accurate. Maps are great. Never got lost!

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Doesn't match description

Well, I bought this set because the description gives the language options as English, German, Hindi, and Punjabi and I really wanted the Hindi soundtrack to practice my language learning with.Unfortunately, it does not have a Hindi soundtrack. Like most DVDS, the languages are English, French, or Spanish. That's it.However, I did buy it from one of the third party sellers, so there's a slim chance it was a different product, though the cover looks the same and it's the same grouping of movies.

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Very, very disappointing

This is the biggest disappointment I have had in quite a while. I own this concert in VHS and I bought this to upgrade the video quality. To my own dismay the video quality was the same as the VHS tape; actually worse, because it is 4:3, you can't even make it 16:9. It ought to be illegal to advertise this as BD. Trust me when I tell you: if you expect BlueRay quality (or even DVD quality), then you are certainly buying the wrong product. I could not even finish watching the first song. I took out the BD and played my old VHS, which with the upgrade feature looked better than this disk.

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kamran

I just don't believe that.I bought a machine just to transfer alchemy from VHS to DVD.That was a dream having that concert on dvd and was wondering why the company did not release it on dvd format.I watched that concert more than 100 times along with deep purple's Made In Japan.I'm so so very happy that i'll watch it on DVD even better on Blu-ray.I still can't believe it.Great Great job.Thanks a million for whoever made my dream to come true.But let me tell you guys,this dvd is not blu-ray.what the company did to make money,made the dvd too grainy to cheat the buyers.The picture is absolutely annoying.For those who had comment on my review I should say that I didn't know that.I'll appreciate if someone help me

positive

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Poor video quality, not such a great sound quality

This should not be called blue ray, even for the regular DVD the quality is poor. Also 4:3 format is really unexpected. Dire Straits is great, that is why rating is 2, not 1

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very good, but not as exacting as I prefer

Very enjoyable concert with great musicians ! Video was a bit "grainy" but not intrusive to the eye. Voice audio was not very discreet on most selections in performance, but Knopfler was never the most distinct enunciator of lyrics ( although most of the bands CD recordings were much more clear). The result came from the record levels at the board, most likely. The instrumentals were much better in record quality , the base was a bit low, but otherwise a very good rendering of the original master with todays technology.

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looks like vhs

The picture quality is terrible. I know it's old footage but, Queen Rock Montreal was recorded 2 years prior and the picture quality is amazing. Don't bother with this bluray because it looks like vhs quality transfered to a disc. Sounds good though.

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Disappointing video quality

I expected the video quality to be much higher since this is a DVD version with a product description that said "Restored to pristine high definition visual clarity...". If you believe that, you will be highly disappointed.

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Glad this is finally on DVD

I have always wanted this on DVD. This is good quality audio/video. I really enjoyed the documentary. In fact, I think the songs performed in it are a little better than the main DVD.

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Where's the fidelity?

The Audio quality did little to convey a sense of representing the image of the sound stage.

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An overrated concert

This 1983 concert was not the band at their best. The instrumentals ramble at times in the first half. This version of 'Romeo and Juliet' is a stinker and no match for the studio original. Knopfler's vocals are not up to scratch in some tracks either and in some songs on this video has an annoying habit of changing the lyrics from their original form. Parts of the concert have been edited and it clearly shows.The second half is better though, the strongest tracks by far are 'Sultans of Swing', 'Tunnel of Love' and 'Telegraph Road'. The 'Going Home' theme is good too. I saw the group live in 1986 and they played a much better concert than this one so I say stick to the original studio albums.

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FAKE - NOT ORIGINALS - ARE SOLD HERE!!!!

These DVDs are fake. They are delivered in home made packaging. No such product will ever big released from a real studio.As someone who used to manage a music store, I can tell fake vs. original when I see it. The prices are low only due to this fact.

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Are you sure this was really Dire Straits?

I was abhorred by this concert. It didn't sound like the Dire Straits songs on their record at all. None of the leads were anywhere close to the originals, and the vocals were not very good. Sucked overall.

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AMONG THE BEST CONCERTS EVER RELEASED - WHERE'S THE DVD?

This film catches Dire Straits at their best...a concert for the ages.State of the art audio quality when first released on LP, the video and soundtrack for the video release were Digitally Remastered.The box says "This is a recording from one Dire Straits Performance...It contains no re-recordings or overdubs of any kind". Definately, the band on a great night, with the best possible sonic quality.Long over-due for an upgrade to DVD.

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run time 2 hours and 50 minutes!!! awesome DVD!

Hi Folks,this just arrived and while Amazon.com claims its run time is 60 minutes its actually 1:30 for the concert another bit for a couple of classic TV appearances and another hour for a very cool documentary which is archival quality not something produced recent...so I feel pretty darned happy for my 12 dollar investment indeed!!Whether I would upgrade to blu-ray is debatable....the picture is not poor but its of its age and not something perhaps benefited by that format...Jump on this one folks!!!

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Excellent!

Yes, like others wrote, video quality is not as good as a typical DVD would be. It is equivalent to good VHS video. However, the sound quality is very good. If your goal is to count the hair on Mark's face (I doubt it), you may be disappointed. Overall, the DVD is *very* successful in capturing the live atmosphere of this amazing Dire Straits performance. I think it's simply impossible for a Dire Straits lover to regret this purchase. Don't miss it!

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alchemy live

been a big fan of dire straits from their first song on the radio,but never got to see them until bothers in arms tour at radio city in new york .this is the next best thing of being there

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best they could expect from sub-par original recording

bluntly.....this was the best that could be done with very sub-par recording techniques employed in 1983 to record this concert. pic quality is terrible but remembering it was 1983 explains it. the sound though adequate sounds more likd an average dvd. not at all blu-ray quality. worth owning but not any where near the top of my list more like a curiosity of bad 80's hair and the most rediculous fashion choises I have ever seen in public. sweat bands, sport jackets pushed up to the elbows, even ankle warmers on the drummer. If they paid someone for this type of professional advise I would bet there was a lawsuit. buy the cd and forget the bluray

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Great Concert with downloadable mp3

I really like this concert. As already mentioned, the video is not that great but acceptable considering the source. The sound quality is outstanding. I love the fact that this concert is available on the BD in mp3 format. I didn't realize it when I purchased this that in order to get the mp3s you need to have a BD player on your computer.What I would really like seems to be missing from every concert I have bought so far in the BD format. That is - a digital copy that I could transfer to my computer or iPod. I've got lots of digital copies of movies which I never use. Only once have I ever watched a movie on my ipod and the experience was not very satisfying. If I had digital copies of concerts however, I would be very happy to put those on my ipod and play them since I would be caring more about the sound.I hope a few manufacturers read this post and take it to heart!

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Disappointing

This should not be called a blu ray. I have never seen such a horrible picture. Sound is good, but this is blatant false advertising!!!

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Disappointing

I was very diaappointed in this Blu-ray version. The video is very dark and grainy due to low lighting in the original recording. Audio was less than stellar on a surround sound processor. All sounds are delivered up front where crowd noises could have been handle on rear speakers. This Blu-ray version should have had enhannced visual and audio presentations; the technology is available.

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the BD format should not be abused for this

BD is a fantastic format for high def pic and sound. Unfortunately this BD is not worth to be called a BD. The sound is perfect but the picture.... I do not wish to spend mine money to buy a BD if the quality is equal to a dvd and in this canse even to a VHS. Is this BD simply 'money making' by the record company? Why release it on BD if the BD standards can not be met. Could the 'hair' not have been digitaly removed or were the original master tapes not available to create a new 'mix' without that annoying camera angle. And that's only one camera fault. What about the grain, the soft, the dirt.I happen to have this concert on VHS and it's the same poor PQ quality on the BD and the 20yo worn out vhs. It is even written on the MK website that this BD has been remastered, well it's not visible that it was.

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An Amazon Purchase - Worth Every Penny.

This video is during the height of their youth and enthusiasm. Some of Mark Knopfler's vocals are uneven but his guitar work is magnificant as is the work of the other musicians. For sheer fun and exuberence this video is worth the price of "admission". Another must for Dire Straits fans. All their hits up to 1983 when the video was made. Buy it... you won't regret it.

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Where is the DVD!!??

Why are all this classic concerts not being released on DVD!?? Makes me angry...

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once upon a time in my cassette player.

I can't believe the crap I 'm reading here. How many of you trashing the blu-ray were fans back in 1983? I had this on CASSETTE.....AUDIO cassette.......two of them back in the day. I loved it then and I love it now...to finally SEE it...sorry if you're disappointed the blu-ray doesn't look like blu-rays recorded today.I just wish you'd shut up or someone else might not pull something so awesome from the vault like this... and the bonus material is fabulous.if you're reading this wondering whether or not to get it, stop wondering. it's great. the opening version of once upon a time in the west is alone enough to make it worth the money. just stellar arranging. mark was and is a fabulous MUSICIAN.

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A SLAP IN THE FACE TO MARK KNOPFLER & DIRE STRAITS

I have to agree with multiple others here who have said that this product is deficient and sub-standard in virtually every respect. In fact, it is so poor in terms of the overall package (audio + video) that it does an incredible injustice to the world class artists involved. When all is said and done, Mark Knopfler will go down as one of the top five guitarists of all-time, and fortunately, the audio portion of this disc continues to preserve his outstanding artistry with a Fender Stratocaster, but to characterize the grainy, scratchy, 2nd rate video portion of this disc as "Blu-Ray" is misleading and almost unlawful! The quality of the video on my VHS tape of this same concert is INFINITELY superior to this so-called "Blu-Ray" disc. Save your money and hope that they re-release this performance again some day with video of proper quality.

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Metal case, switch protector allows use as foot rest!

This is UL listed, has a metal case, a circuit breaker, a six foot cord with a quality cord cap and strain relief, and (the main reason I bought it) a secure cover over the power switch. This allows me to rest my feet on top of this and not worry about turning off all my computers in a single shot. Don't buy the cheap junk even if it costs a little less. This is what you want.

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Yummy

And, these ones are just plain old pretty.I'd buy them more often if I needed that much candy at home. Alas, they're something special for when kids are on the calendar to visit.

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too hard

the product is way tooo HARD to chew! your gums will be sore after eating 2! also the company should put the size of the product (in inches) so the consumer will know how big it is, not just weight but also dimension per piece.

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Wouldn't buy again.

These smell like plastic. They don't have very much flavor and are also very hard in texture. I wouldn't buy them again.

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Not Very Good

Compared to other Haribo products this one is not very good at all.Will not purchase again.Texture too hard, flavor lacking and flavors too similar between differetn colored fish.

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Just OK for me

I tried these as a test and found them to be OK. But I still prefer the classic Gummi Bears.

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Great for those who enjoy gummies!

Large, chewy fish! Sweet and chewy that are fun to eat. First time trying these and would buy them again.

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Great catch!

I love gummy candy! I was stunned when I saw these available on Amazon. I had to order them even without reading the reviews. I have to say they arrived within a few days of placing the order. When I got them, I tore into the bag & they are perfect! Very good taste & great quality. Perfect! I will definitely buy these again.

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Delicious

We used these as one of the wedding favors at our aquatic themed wedding. They were a hit! Very delicious!

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" A MASTERPIECE OF SPIRITUAL ART "

The author, Mr. Zang, has truly created a very vivid and colorful work of spiritual art. Having read many metaphysical books I found this one to be truly in a league of it's own. Mr. Zang has taken a palette of so many colors,added different shades and hues and created a masterpiece.Unlike many metaphysical books which usually cover a particular topic, " Touching The Light " is a gem of a book incorporating many facets which flow together inside one book. Angels, reiki, spirit guides, the afterlife and many other topics are bought together symbiotically.Mr. Zang took me with him through each chapter on his journey down the path to finding the light. Although not an easy one, with perseverance, patience, and the constant quest to acquire knowledge he has shown that as he did, so can we all Touch The Light.I'd like to thank Mr. Zang for bringing a book of this caliber to the book shelves of myself and others who will be truly blessed to read it!! Much Love & Light.

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Inspirational

In `Touching the light', Keith Zang has created a wonderful guide for those who are just beginning their spiritual path and also for those, like me, who have been on it for many years. The book is not only helpful on many levels it is fascinating as well. The author delves into subjects such as Reiki, spirit guides, the afterlife, angels and much more. All the information flows with a captivating ease that makes it difficult to put the book down.I highly recommend this book to anyone on the spiritual path. In fact I recommend that anyone slightly interested in even one of the several subjects covered in this book should pick it up. Although I have many spiritually related texts in my possession, `Touching the Light' will be one of the few that I know I will love turning to again and again for guidance and enlightenment. My heart filled thanks goes to Keith Zang for writing this beautiful book.

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needs more slugs.

Good cd , would have liked to heard more of the slugs singing their tunes tho....poor poor ronnie

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share with your class

different take on personal responsibility, love the illustrations, caught my eye in Borders and purchased at Amazon.

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what happened

...... this cd is horrible.. im a fan of piebald.., then they make trash like this... this cd was probably the biggest let down this year. its nothing like there old stuff ....sooo if u like there old stuff "prior this cd" dont buy this.. but if your wanting to look into an up and comming jazz band then give this trash a try....

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Piebald keeps getting worse and worse

If it wasn't for Travis's annoying vocals, I'd swear this wasn't even Piebald. Are these guys scared of their old sound? Do they say "No Comment" when people ask about "Sometimes Friends Fight" and "When Life Hands You Lemons"? I saw them play about a year ago and they didn't even TOUCH "WLHYL" and only played "Marcus Garvy" off of "Venetian Blinds". I won't see them play again. Even if they played their first two albums in their entirity, I wouldn't go. I'm that pissed off. Piebald sucks now. Period.

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Wishful prehistory

This is a gentle retelling of Bible stories from a feminine perspective. Unfortunately it is from a modern Orthodox woman's perspective, a woman apparently not at all aware of Archaeology. Anyone who is interested in the real lives of the women depicted in the Bible should read "Did God Have a Wife" by Dever. The early tribal women who ended up being the ancestors of the Hebrews were not monotheists at all, as much as this author wishes or believes that they were.

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Excellent for historians and genealogists.

This book features 196 carefully chosen photos from the New-York Historical Society, arranged by neighborhood from the Battery to the Bronx (though the emphasis is on Manhattan). These superb photos document the changing face of New York City -- not only the buildings (from mansions to shacks), but the people, clothing styles, and modes of transportation. A succinct description accompanies each, pointing out features of interest. Some focal points are presented in several photos taken years or decades apart. An excellent book for anyone who wants to really get a sense of the times.

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There are better collections out there

The print quality of the photos in OLD NEW YORK IN EARLY PHOTOGRAPHS is quite good, better than most. And the quantity of the photographs is equally impressive. And that's about it for the positives.Arranged by neighborhood, the photos have little else to do with each other. There is no unifying theme holding the photos together. Not that every collection ought to have a theme as powerful as Jacob Riis' HOW THE OTHER HALF LIVES, but these photos seem so haphazardly arranged. The scanty text doesn't even attempt to explain how the individual vignettes came about, or how it relates to the particiular time in New York's history that the photo was taken. And, of course, Manhattan is the only borough represented here. I suppose the citizens of the other four boroughs had yet to climb down from their trees and build fires, never mind operate cameras.Rocco Dormarunno from ooog-ooog Brooklyn

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Worth Reading More Than Once

This book is another outstanding book by Raymond Charles Barker. All the essays in the book teach you how to use the Science of Mind to live a more conscious and full filling life. The information given on the essay called, "Spirit, Soul and Body" is an eye opener and worth reading several times.

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Finally... magic made easy

I remember when I first played Shadowrun how much of a pain using magic was. Fasa has finally come out with a much needed update for the magic system. This is an excellent source book that expands the system for magic and makes it very easy to use. No longer is magic confusing and hard to understand; now it is a breeze to play a magic using character in the Shadowrun world.

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Physical Mages

Physical Mages do still exist, but they've changed how they are looked at. Now they're Adepts who buy a Magic Talent Power at 1 point per level. The level of the Power is your effective spellcasting Magic rating.

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A nessesity that is WAY LATE!

I am blatantly offended that FASA has not yet published this book. I have a NEED for it in my FASA game. I am certin that every other magically endowed gamer out their needs this also. My query.. why the wait! I say stop all preorders untill it is released.

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MICHAEL JACKSON DVD

LOUSY VIDEO QUALITY,IT'S AS IF IT WAS FILMED W/A CELL PHONE,VERY POOR..HAD TO RETURN IT...DON'T BUY THIS ONE...

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Incomplete badly done version of memorial

Don't purchase if you expect a full version of the Memorial Service. Really wish I had not erased the taping of the service as this "professional" copy did not include the most moving scenes and was clearly taped from television!Oh, but if the Jackson family would simply agree to the beautiful service being shown again!!!

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Michael Jackson Memorial Tribute Video

I was expecting the same program that had been televised originally however this edition was more like a jackleg version and not a very good jackleg version at that.

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Michael tribute

As an advent admirer of MJ,I was very disappointed in this bootleg copy of Michael's Memorial. My VCR won't play poor quality bootlegs well. It kept freezing and skipping. Unfortunatly other matters were pressing so I missed the deadline for a return. I will wait until Sony or someone professional release copy of The Memorial to add to my collection. Shame on You.

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eh

i ordered this cause i thought it was the memorial itself, but it still had all the great short films

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does not work as advertised

I upgraded from Punch's Super Homesuite because I wanted to do Heating and Air Conditioning design (as well as model my house which is a 1 and 1/2 story house - a two story house with a room with a vaulted ceiling to the second story). AS-18 costs more money and was a step back from Super Home Suite. The moderator for Punch's on-line community states the software is really meant for visualization, not for actual design. Actual design is what I purchased it for. I am a Licensed Professional Engineer. I purchased the software for some remodelling projects and perhaps a shed in the yard. 20 years in the business and i found this software difficult, frustrating and unsuitable. I am still looking for a capable & easy to use home remodelling/design program. I wish I would have checked the reviews from Amazon before buying.

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AS18 Makes Simple Tedious

I have read the book, used the online help and still, this program just makes simple things tedious. For example: I create a wall, then click to move it -- poof there's a flyout menu in your face. Click the wall again and NOW you can move it.There's just a lot of stuff like that. Little annoyances that make the simple, harder. I am extremely disappointed as the potential with AS18 is there. Maybe their new 3000 addresses some of the tedium, but I'm not willing to pay the price right now.

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Won't fully charge and losses charge quickly.

The battery will not charge completely, I bought this as a back up battery and am very disappointed. I would spend extra money and get a better battery.

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Only works with good people

Great book! I bought one for me and her. Tells you everything you could ever need to know or ask about starting and keeping a yonger man older woman relationship alive and well.BUT: After many years with the love of my life aged 55 and I 22. She had an affair on me and broke up with me two weeks ago!! She had everything she could have ever needed in this world but she got gready and wanted more so she went for the money man. Love ment nothing to her, I guess I was just her part time "Boy Toy" until she found better.I am CRUSHED I loved that woman more then life itself. Now she won't even talk to me. She had a frind of her's tell me that it would have never worked out and that I should move on with my life find someone younger and have kids, even though I told her I didn't want kids.So guys listen up before you end up just like me. STAY AWAY because the pain will be worse then all the good you ever had.

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Older Women Younger Men

If you are interested in a younger man or just interested in the subject, you will find this book interesting. There are some thoughts and ideas that are controversial but I found the book easy to read.

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Innovative

I felt the need to pick up this book recently and I'm glad that I did. It was very informative to me and I thought it had a lot of great information and stories in it. I'm 50 and looking to explore this avenue soon so it was an eye opener. I like it alot!

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Nice reading for any woman who dates younger men

It used to be that men were the only ones dating younger, now women do it, too. If you want to know what it's like to date a younger man before you take the plunge or to understand someone that you know who is dating a younger man, this book is a valuable resource. It is not always easy to date a man years younger and although it may appear that you can date whomever you please, as long as they're of legal age, it does affect family and friends. Read this book and learn how other women handle it successfully or not. In addition, there are comments from men who date older woman.

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Book Provides Reassurance

Their advice (at least for dating men in their 20s) was right on (that being it is a roller coaster and only for strong, independent women). Otherwise, their research showed most of these relationships can be as successful (with the right ingredients of any successful relationship, which they do provide tips).

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Great relationship book!

I wish I would have discovered this book 4 years ago at the beginning of my relationship with my younger man! It is so very insightful! Not only for older women, younger men relationships, but for anyone in a relationship. I have shared much of the advice with my friends that are in other kinds of relationships.Thank you Brings and Winter for all the research you did and writing this book. Everything I have learned from the experiences of the last 4 years was reaffirmed. It has also given me the confidence in the choices I have made.Here's to the older woman, younger man relationships. They are absolutely the best! Cheers!!Debbie

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This Book Will be a Collectors Item

Eugene Mallove tragically lost his life earlier this year in a simple act of barbarism. So odd that a man who devoted his life to one of the most neglected and abstract fields of science in the late 20th Century would die in such a senseless manner. Luckily, Gene's lifes work will not be a waste, as Cold Fusion is finally starting to achieve the recognition it rightly deserves. It will be pinoneers like Dr. Mallove who will be remembered for keeping the Cold Fusion flame alive during some of its darkest moments. Buy and read this book, it's sure to be a collectors item soon, as Cold Fusion will soon emerge as a mainstream field of science and Dr. Mallove will be exonerated for persuing such a taboo field of science.

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A must read!

I am a Coast to Coast AM listener. I would like to have everyone read his book. It is remarkable. I think that the leaders of the world should all have a copy! I would also like to send my deepest prayers to the family of this beloved author, Eugene Mallove. He and his work will be greatly missed. Blessings to his family and friends.

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Read this book!

I thought this was a great book. If you want an intriguing book about the controversial energy source of the future you must read this book. It is an excellent read!

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An example of wishful ideation ?

As far as style of thinking is concerned, Dr. Mallove is far closer to, e.g., creationists than to, e.g., Carl Sagan. He has let his intense messianic desire that cold fusion be a reality completely cloud his scientific judgement. The loony, physics-ignorant hordes of cold-fusion advocates include such worthies as a fellow in Australia who has sold kits of magnets and a ball-bearing which he has claimed will roll around a closed track forever with no visible means of propulsion. Dr. Mallove does not refute such garbage. In this reviewer's opinion he is either delusional or simply a con man on a par with Erich von Daniken or Whitley Strieber.

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Quien Contra Yandel!!!!

En este disco Yandel demuestra que si puede tener exito como solista. Aunque el disco es breve, todas las canciones estan buenas. Temas como el contagioso, "Te Suelto El Pelo," la cancion de el engano de una mujer, "Ya Yo Me Canse," los temas de las discotecas "Say Ho," y el remix de "Dembow," y la mejor cancion de el disco, "La Calle Me La Pidio," con "El Abayarde," Tego Calderon hacen que este disco sea un gran exito en el mundo de el reggeaton. Despues de oir este disco vine a la realizacion que Yandel saca mejor material como solista que con su amigo rapero Wisin como vi claramente en el disco de Wisin y Yandel, "De Otra Manera." Yandel se ha ganado un lugar con los mejores solistas de el reggaeton, como Yankee, Tego y Don Omar. Con la ayuda de raperos como Alexis y Fido y Tego Calderon acompanando la voz de Yandel, no se nota que hace falta Wisin.

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