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Works as advertised
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I purchased this case for our recent trip to Cabo San Lucas. I spent alot of time looking at cheaper, generic cases, but was afraid to entrust my camera to oversized ziploc bags. I decided spending the extra money for an "official" case would be worth it, if merely for the peace of mind.The included documentation made it easy to figure out how to use the case properly. All the normal functions and buttons were accessible through the case, and the photo quality remained excellent even when shooting through the case. My main issue with the case was that it is quite bulky and made the camera not so "pocketable". Other than that, great item if you want to extend the functionality of your SD800.
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positive
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disappointing effort
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what can you say about a CD by two of the greatest house music turntablists ever that contains NO turntable work at all? If you like Rickie Henderson without stealing bases, or John Stockton without an assist, you might like this overly soft, undramatic CD...
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Packed and Stacked...
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Patti Austin, La India, Stephanie Mills, James Ingram and Roy Ayers (just for starters) on one CD. Can you say "soulful house smorgasbord," boys and girls?
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positive
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Moen 16090 Chateau Escutcheon
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much better than any aftermarket Escutheon, had an Danco and it lasted less then a year, but should be sold with mounting screws because they always corrode too.
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positive
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Moen chrome escutcheon
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Ordered this and the Moen 96797 Chateau One-handle tub / shower knob handle kit and the shower area looks brand new!
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positive
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PERFECT!
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This product came in a pretty shotty package, but gladly, the item was in great condition! Works just as intended and is very shiney!
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positive
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it fits better then those at HD
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i need to replace this item in my shower after 17yrs. i found some at lowes and HD but they didnt fit the tile very well at all so i looked on the net and found the same thing that was on there for 17yrs so i ordered it froma amazon got it in 2days installed it and this one fits against the tile very nice. worth the money...
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positive
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Val Watson, "Urbal"
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Former Club Nouveau frontwoman Valerie Watson dropped this album this year and it is one of the strangest albums ever (although Val herself always acted a little peculiar). She seems to be on some kind of "funk" vibe, which is fine but the production is too underwhelming and she tries too hard to be funky on songs like 'Pass the Vibe', 'Do What Come Funky', 'The Real (Do-Do)' (featuring Bootsy Collins) and 'Soul Shack'. Speaking of underwhelming production, even the Jane Eugene (of Loose Ends) guest spot on 'Whether U Know It' doesn't save the song from its dreariness. Val can sing and if she would just focus on that instead of trying to be funky, the results can be lovely like the song, 'Days Like This'. I can't recommend this album to anyone. Just check out Club Nouveau's old stuff if you like Val Watson.
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negative
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an "URBAL" disappointment
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When reading the review by Loudmouth, I felt as if I had wrote it because that's exactly how I feel when listening to this cd.I couldn't wait for this cd to be released and before I picked it up, I had heard a few songs on XM radio and I had mixed feelings about what I heard, but decided to give the whole project a chance.After a few listens i'm just not impressed.I think Val is trying so hard to vocally be funky that it gets in the way of the music. I really like the music on Earth, Wind & Fire but for the life of me, I can only make out about 5 words in the song.Maybe i'll keep listening and see if it gets better in time.E.
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negative
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VAL WATSON "URBAL"
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This Woman is not only sexy, but she has got it going one, this is one of the best CD's of the year and the guest Artist's are unreal and the Producer is a legend in his own right! You go Val! I can't wait to hear your next project and see in at one of your shows!
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positive
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Recommend this product!
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Fast delivery ( I live in europe) and really happy with the product! Beautiful satin finish, solid and fits perfect between thedoorpanels. We have the same black front door as shown on the site. The only problem was to find the right screws as european doors often are moore dense and we have different measurements. Finally found us-screws at a carretailer.
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positive
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GREAT RECIPES
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I am Italian, and grow 27 varieties of tomatoes. If you are a true tomato gourmand, you can't be without this book. The recipes are not "novelle cuisine" crap, but real food without exotic ingredients.
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positive
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The new pouch sucks......
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I love this tool, and have used it in Iraq, Nigeria, Southern Georgia, and Mexico. However, the new edition, which I bought for my son, comes with a really cumbersome carrying pouch.Why they had to add faux leather to a perfectly usable pouch made of nylon avoids me.Great tool, poor package.I also think they need to think about adding a small flashlight to the handle. Eddie Bauer has one that incorporates the light, but their hardware is too flimsy. Leatherman could solve both problems.\
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positive
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Yet another great tool
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Already have 3 of these and gave 1 to my mom and sister (Dad already got his own). I have owned these for decades and would never look back. Even in the office, I'm asked at least 2-3 times a week for my "tool-plier thingy" (and these guys are responsible for creating and designing buildings)!!!Though this recent purchase is going in the car pack permanently, as I've always got my Charge on me.You won't be disappointed. Shipping was expedient, even for standard. Thank you.
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positive
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great tool
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I have done alot with this tool in only a year. I carry it every where and have fixed things on the spot that saved time and hassle. also with the bit set it is a running joke about what I have on my belt.
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positive
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Leatherman Wave
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I ordered this Leatherman Wave from Amazon and paid for it. It took about three weeks, like they said it would. The product arrived spot on the day the tracking said it would. Here in Australia we have camping shops called "Mountain Designs" and they sell this Leatherman Wave for AU $239.95 I bought it from Amazon for $58.00 Amazing! Very happy. My advice: Look on the Leatherman website for the tool that suits your needs and then hunt one down on Amazon.
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positive
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Lifesaver
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is a great all around tool. My girlfriend gave me my first WAVE engraved with my name for my birthday. I carried it in my computer bag which was frequently called upon to solve network rack, cabling issues and general troubleshooting of international satellite ground stations. It was invaluable while in foreign countries where tools are not generally available. Unfortunately, I left it in my computer bag when boarding a flight from Warsaw to Denver and of course it was confiscated as a weapon. Some lucky Polish citizen (Pollock) has my name engraved on his new WAVE. A colluge from Switerzland compared his multi-purpose Swiss made tool which was very nice and comparable to my US made Leatherman. The consensus from all international computer geeks was that the Leatherman was the tool of choice. I have since ordered another and I will not make the same mistake again.
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positive
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Leatherman
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This model seems to be very good and sturdy. I only wish it included an awl. I haven't had it for very long but so far nothing has bent or broken and it appears it will not rust when wet.
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positive
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Maisto Mercedes-Benz G-Class
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I wasn't allow the option of color choice(black or silver) and I supposed I can get at least the color shown on the picture(white).Finally I received a yellow one which is the color I hate and I didn't expect a yellow G55!
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negative
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This is only a review
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This is a one-page book summary of the more expensive book by this same title - it's not worth $6!
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negative
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De lo mejor
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Muy buen rendimiento, excelente respuestas en los juegos que es lo que mas aprovecha el rendimiento de la maquina, el unico problema es que es algo caliente, siempre esta por sobre 40C en normal y jugando llega hasta 55 o 57C, bueno tambien influye la temperatura de Venezuela el promedio es entre 25 y 30 C
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positive
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A story of growth, devotion, and inspiration
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Hard to believe this isn't memoir. Perhaps it is...Jerry Sowles has written a book about salvation, growth toward human potential, and inspirational, all deriving from the love of a good woman with the unforgettable name of Forget Me Not. She is Jerrod's Korean wife, a woman who married him based on her believe that he's different from others, a man who can offer her options not available to her as a woman in her own country.Truest Love is far better written than the majority of most self-published books and deserves to be read by a wider audience.I wish Jerry Sowles all the best as he progresses toward his stated goal: "to write like John Irving."
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positive
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Fifth Grade Summer Reading
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Mr. Flanagan is obviously an accomplished journalist and music executive. But a novel needs more than music industry insight and humorous one-liners to succeed. A&R is written in such a predictable, pedestrian style that I often thought I was reading a script for an ABC after school special. Given the nature of the characters and the industry which it depicts, A&R comes off as a tame tale of human ideals vs. the corporate giant, not the insider's view at the belly of the beast that the jacket copy would lead one to believe. Had his writing style actually been compelling and challenging, as opposed to the kind of bland writing that often passes for music journalism, this book would have been much better. In the hands of another writer, A&R could have been excellent.
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negative
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Total Fiction
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Bill Flanagan is a high-level VH1 executive in real life, owing to an old friend pulling him into the business late in life. I was in the record business and I read half this book trying to make it make sense and ring true, because I thought it was based in fact, but I finally reached the point when it was just so far out of reality that I looked Mr. Flanagan up on the net and found out that he was never a high-level or any level label exec and has no particular love of music. He justifies making the fictionalized label reps the main characters in a world in which clearly the artists are the main characters by saying that he didn't think most people have an affinity for music people - which I suspects reflects his own opinion. Let me just say he's the last guy I'd want working A&R and determining which artists to sign. I prefer people who love music as much as the artists they are working with, and though there are exceptions, that is closer to the truth than this sterile novel.
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negative
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Some cool insight on contemporary music culture, or lack of.
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I'll admit it, I haven't finnished the book... But i do recomend it, because I do find it entertaining. The author, some kind of executive at VH1, has an inside look at the music business, both the economic and artitic aspects of it. And, i think from the tone of the book, Flannagan is upset that the money involved is becoming more important than the actual art (a fact illustrated by the current music scene today, where Britney Spears's and Nsync's heavily produced garbage gets almost constant radio play while Pearl Jam's incredible album hasn't been so lucky (in my own opinion, of course)). It can be hard to write a book on something so fresh and contemporary, but Flannagan does it well. It does, however, get a little long and slow, but it's all good. the subject matter makes it worthwhile.
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positive
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Stick to Television
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It was truly enjoyable subject matter that I'm sure only Bill Flanagan (and any other music industry person) could provide. What I could not get past was his ham-handed writing style that led me to think he started a short story for Rolling Stone and then decided to lengthen it to a novel. But maybe I'm not the right person for this book: I've enjoyed reading my entire life, from the classics to contemporary drivel that continously and surprisingly makes Best-Sellers Lists. If I only read Rolling Stone or music biographies, I'm sure this would be one of the best books I've ever read.I don't, and it wasn't.Pleasant, feel free to buy my used copy.
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negative
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Through A&R Eyes
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Having been on the Sales & Marketing side of this crazy buisness I can attest to many things in this book being true. My guess is that it is about BMG, and possibly Clive Davis.
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positive
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A Fast Paced and Fun look at the Music Industry
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A & R is a blast to read. It breaks no new literary ground, but keeps you interested from beginning to end. I've long been fascinated by the entertainment industry (both in fiction and non-fiction form). I had never been much interested in the music industry, but Entertainment Weekly recommended the book and who I am to disagree? More seriously, this comic look at life in the big corporate world of music is really interesting. I'm guessing that Wild Bill is based on Clive Davis or someone like him. Jim, our hero, is a sympathic guy and we pull for him. We also pull for Wild Bill and some of the music acts. The characters are not all that well drawn, but enough so that you are interested. As many satricial novels, that is beyond the point. Flangan casts a critical eye at an ever changing industry and tells a fun story along the way. It won't win any big awards, but is a good read for those who like the entertainment industry.
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positive
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couldnt put it down
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i bought this book for a friend of mine in the music indsutry when it came out just because it had interesting musician reviews on the back. i picked it up a few days later and started reading it. i thought it was a great story, very entertaining especially to someone like myself that knows nothing of the inner workings or of the music industry. but once i picked it up i couldnt stop reading it. i even held off giving it to my friend a day so i could finish it.
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positive
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Great Tasting Healthy Dessert Topping
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Roasted Soya Bean Flour is used in Japan as a delicious traditional topping on all kinds of dessert, especially ice cream. It tastes like toasty chocolate hazelnut. It is truly addicting. it transforms a scoop of ice cream into a super delicious treat. Its also very healthy. not too sweet at all.
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positive
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Wonderful for small hands and teething
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My 7 month old loves this thing and loves chewing on it. Also it washes really well in the washing machine. Not every baby loves every toy, but if you get it cheap enough it is nice to try. It is an eco friendly product that I do not have to worry about my son chewing on it. We have now moved on and have Mr Banana and Mr Carrot as well. He loves them all.
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positive
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HAPPY BROCCOLI !!! cute toy!
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My 7 month old enjoys this toy. He loves anything with a face on it. Just wish the face was a little easier to see. He squeals when he finally notices the face, like he forgot it ws there and is surprised each time. I don't have to worry about what he's putting in his mouth when he (inevitably) chews on this toy.FAIR TRADE PRODUCT - YAY !!!!!!!!!I may get more of these vegetable toys....
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positive
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Great toy
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My 3 month old daughter loves to gum on this toy. I love that it's organic so safe for my baby to chew on and I think it's really cute. The colors are beautiful, too. Highly recommend it.
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positive
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a Pain to dry.......
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This seems like such a great toy...... until you try to wash and dry it. Washing not so bad but its really hard to get it completely dry, a moldy toy mama does not like
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negative
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So cute but not so entertaining
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My daughter is just starting to teeth at 9 months and we've had this since she was 4 months- it's boring...nothing about it makes her want to go near it lol. If it had a rattle she might be sold. I thought it was really cute I bought a bunch of them only to find out she could care less. She likes the Sophie the Giraffe- that's the best.
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negative
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I loved it more than my son did
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I love this product! It is adorable and very safe for our organic baby, but he was never very interested in it. He was never one to put 'everything' in his mouth like they say that babies do. Maybe that is why this wasn't as much of a hit? That is why I didn't give it 5 stars. Maybe your child will like it. I will try it again when we have the next baby. It is soft, made well, and machine washable. I think another reviewer mentioned that they would get a few of the grapes wet and throw it in the freezer for extra teething help.
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positive
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Piano instrumentals
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These are quiet piano instrumentals with light accompaniment, good for background music. The disk includes ten songs from popular musicals, sounds like a single piano player, who is not identified, did them all.
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negative
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A must have for every cross stitcher
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I found this book while looking for some holiday gift ideas and bought it because it has everything! Most of the charts are perfect for small gifts like ornaments, gift bags and bookmarks. The borders, flower patterns and fun alphabet patterns are easy to combine for larger projects as well. All you need is a little imagination and some graph paper and you can create your own fun projects based on the designs in this book.
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positive
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I love this book!
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This book has almost every design a cross stitcher could need. The full-color pictures/charts are very helpful.
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positive
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Cross stitch book
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It is an amazing book - there are so many designs I can use - in fact, I have already done a project from the book. It was a very pleasant surprise!!
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positive
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wonderful
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just got it and don't think I'll ever need to buy another book again it had everything catorgorized by themes, just loved it. Best buy I have seen in a very long time.
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positive
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Will entice you to stitch, stitch, stitch!
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I have found this book to be perfect for my needs and so far has come through for me with every project. The very colorful designs are represented well, and there is a broad range that should be current for many years to come. I have this book in my library, and found it interesting that my friends are immediately attracted to it - probably because of the beautiful, colorful cover. It has promoted interest in some of these friends to take up the art of stitchery. I would have to say, it did more to inspire their interest in cross stitching than my words of encouragement. Basically, a beautiful, broad base selection that is useful for many levels of skill.
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positive
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Would buy it again if I didn't already have it!
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This is one of the best cross stitch books around. You really get your money's worth. This makes a great gift.
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positive
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The Harvey Keitel Benevolent Fund
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Short attention span summary:1. Why, Harvey Keitel, WHY???Intended for immature audiences only, this movie tells the tale of Younggu, the illegitimate son of a mafia boss and his Korean lover, raised by nuns and eventually brought to the US to become his father's successor.Slapstick of the worst kind ensues, leading to premature theatre departure.The trailer gives a hint of what can be expected, but the movie is far, far, far worse than you can imagine. Instead of watching this, send a cheque to Harvey Keitel so he never has to make a movie like this, EVER again.Amanda Richards, August 1, 2011
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negative
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Waste of a Remote Button Click!
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Simply terrible! I generally give a film a chance to build and perhaps get my attention but this on e proved unwatchable in the first 10 minutes and frankly I am surprised I made it that far!
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negative
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Unwatchable
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This movie is not good. It is unwatchable. I love Jason Mewes. Love Harvey Keitel. But, this movie? I don't get it at all.
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negative
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I love Harvey, but...
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This movie is flat out awful. I could only take about 15 minutes of it before I had to turn it off. Its nature is campy (as you would expect) but the execution of the story is painfully flawed. If you love Harvey Keitel and love comedy movies, give this one a miss.
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negative
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BLOWN!
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This charger is dirt cheap for a reason!! It is horrible!! When I first used it, I was dissapointed right away with the 2 foot extended chord (pretty much max lenth), because unless you have a car charging port right next to you, it is almost impossible to use your ipod while charging it. Also, when I first plugged it in, the charging indicator light was RED! What a dissapointment! Finally, much like in the first review, my 30 gig video ipod showed identical symptoms to that of the first reviewer's. It continually restarted and shut off from the insufficient power supply, and would freeze on me as well. I as well went home later and plugged my ipod into the computer, and it worked just fine.
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negative
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Third Times a Charm? No not really.
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I ordered this charger a month ago. Since, they've sent me three chargers all the same, all wrong. They've sent me the shuffle charger three times in a row. Don't waste your money on this product, for a few bucks more you can get a company that will actually send you the right product the first time.
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negative
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Its okay
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It doesn't work unless you have proper radio signals, and it doesn't charge. I wasn't impressed. I mean, I still use it while I can. But the sound quality isn't pleasant.
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negative
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CHARGER
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I GUESS THIS IS A GREAT PRODUCT. IT SHIPPED ON TIME AND ALL....BUT THEN I FOUND OUT MY CIGARETTE LIGHTER IN THE CAR DOESNT EVEN WORK! BUMMER!
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negative
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Does not charge iPhone 3G
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Beware! This device will not charge the new iPhone 3G. I did not test it with the other devices with which compatibility is claimed.
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negative
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Not so good
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This item makes a noise through the stereo when I have it plugged in and have my ipod playing. For sole charging purposes it works well if you are going to have your ipod out of comission during the chargin process
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negative
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Sent wrong item!
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I read the reviews about the wrong item being sent and now I am one of those persons writing one. I received a cheap wall charger that had nothing to do with using it in a car.
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negative
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Don't buy this
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It did not even last for 10 mins. The product is made up of cheap plastic and losely tied. The whole thing came of when i tried to unplug the charger...don't buy this..although the actual cost is nothing but shipping is too much to pay for this..
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negative
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great charger and great price
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great charger and great price...but what's up w/shipping & delievery? i read all the reviews and concluded - before charging your ipod using this charger, plug it in first then plug ipod. to remove, unplug ipod then unplug charger from outlet....this process works and so far no problems...
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positive
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2 Weeks to Receive ONE item????
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I ordered 1 item on February 8 and it took BargainCell until February 19th to ship my order out. It takes 11 days to process an order for one item???? And it probably won't get here for another 5 days!!This is the first and last time I order from Bargain Cell.
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negative
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Will not charge 3G iPhones
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Sure wish I'd known that before I ordered it and paid for expedited shipping (which I didn't get!). They've updated the product description but I'm guessing only after selling a whole bunch of these and making a little bank on the shipping charges.
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negative
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Beware
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Do not even waste your time with this. I don't even know how this product can be sold. I used it for about 3 days in my car to charge my ipod, and it ended up screwing up my ipod. DON'T BUY IT!
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negative
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good charger adapter set
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great price, quick delivery - I have been using this charger adapter set for awhile for my older ipod video, unfortunately it doesn't work for the iphone - double check your application for compatability - recommended
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positive
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get wut u pay4
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u mite break the charger by pulling the unit from ur phone. the little tabs on the sides r supposed to b pressed in so the charger can release. they broke. cheap crap. the charger does work to charge ur iphone, but otherwise poor product
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negative
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ipod car chager
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one broke the first day used the plug for the lighter hole sprang apart and now one part is missing
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negative
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Trash
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Every time I plug it into my ipod, it freezes the ipod until it is unplugged. save your money!!!
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negative
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A Horrible Purchase
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I didn't receive the item pictured. The part I did receive actually makes my 3rd gen. ipod play music garbled after around 30 seconds of playback. The product is junk (whichever product it is that I DID receive), and the company untrustworthy. Don't waste your time or money with either.
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negative
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Very NICE for the PRICE
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"Very good item although a little cheap like it at least works and I recieved it on time."
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positive
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Works for iPod Nano and iPhone
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It's cheap, looks cheap, feels cheap, but seems to work just fine. Shipping seemed to take a little while. That's my only problem with it.
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positive
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Aftermarket side mirror for my 2000 F150
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Nice quality aftermarket mirror for my truck. Saved me $230 over the dealer price. I recommend this for an affordable alternative to the high priced standard items.
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positive
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cheap price, cheap product
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1st one would not work. Cool Vue mirrors would not return calls. Amazon finally became involved and contacted company. I was then able to talk to someone at Cool Vue. They did not want the 1st one returned but sent me another free of charge and it works okay. Will never buy another automotive product online.
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negative
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This CD Contains the Same songs as the Chansons de Films CD
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When I purchased this CD, there were no specific listings of songs on the product details. I thought that this was a different CD from "Chasons de Films" CD I had previously ordered. However, I will keep it in case I wear out the first CD as I play this at least 10-12 hours per day. I cannot get enough of this version of ETRE sung by Charles Aznavour. Even though he has sung this song on other CDs, he puts more feeling into this version. This is what makes him the greatest singer ever.I recommend this CD for all of you diehard Aznavour fans out there.
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positive
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Weak!
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Obviously written by a novice! Little connectivity, a jumble of "I dids". Try another profession Mr. Dillard.
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negative
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Great Book!
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I just got my copy of The Monkey Machine by Christopher John LeBeau. It is a book of poetry that has something for everyone. It's extremely entertaining, funny and lighthearted, touching briefly on some political and economic issues as well. Parents this is something your children will love, these poems will feed their imagination for sure. Adults without children will also definitely enjoy this book. Get it today!
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positive
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"SIZZLING, HOT, AND OH SO SINFUL"
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OMG...sex, sex, and more sex on other page. Not just sex, but hot, saucy,jump off the page sex scenes. This was a fast read. I read this in one setting because I couldn't put it down. If you don't like romance books with cover to cover sex, then this is not the book for you. It also has a pretty good plot. I enjoyed how SP created the hero's (Marcus) character. He is already a reformed rake when the heroine (Venetia) meets him. Even though it was an erotic love story the hero is so caring and warm. The heroine is an innocent....However, she is not shy but willing to try everything forbidden. Some of the intimacy she initiates on her own. (my kind of heroine). They were made for each other. I mean the heat and passion/lust and eventaully love between the hero and heroine is awesome. I really enjoyed this story. If you like it oh so hot...then this is the book for you.
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positive
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Good mystery, tiresome sex
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Set in 1818 England, Venetia Hamilton is the oldest illegitimate daughter of a famous erotic artist. Since her father's hands are crippled, Venetia now draws and paints the carnal pictures that tantalize society. And she's being blackmailed about it.In order to protect her mother and younger sisters, Venetia cooperates with Marcus Wyndham, the Earl of Trent. He's also being blackmailed about a vicious family secret. The blackmailer is an aging and famous courtesan. Venetia and Marcus attend a country house party/orgy, facing the blackmailer and murder and their own desires.Pretty good story but, and I can't believe I'm going to say this, the sex was too much, too repetitive, too boring. By Chapter Six or so I skimmed the sex passages. I was more interested in the mystery - who killed the blackmailer and is now after the blackmailer's journal?
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negative
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Yucky slang spoiled it for me.
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I bought this book thinking it would be a little better written than it turned out to be. The book uses a lot of what I can only imagine the author thinks is "period" earthy language but was really moronic slang for body parts. Somebody's "cunny"? Come on. Maybe some people get turned on by that stuff but it is really distracting and irritating in a book about supposedly intelligent and sophisticated people. It just didn't fit. I'm selling my copy ASAP.
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negative
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RECYCLED AND TIRED FROM JEFF HERMAN
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Yet another way for Herman and cohorts to exploit writers. These data are available elsewhere. Don't believe for an infinitesimal span of time that any of these works will inspire you as a writer. Inspiration comes form within and from other writers in the writing community who are willing to share it free of charge. The industry insiders take authors' money and laugh at them all the way to the bank. Reading this book will get authors nowhere. They condescend. Don't buy it.
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negative
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If you see this book....
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If you see this book, don't just don't buy it. Make the sign of the cross. Get out a silver dagger. Find a chain of garlic.Although this book is nicely written and well organized, following its principles are certain death for writers. I will only say that I personally was a very successful writer of books (well, by some measures, I was earning 6 figures writing all daythen I started reading one of the authors' books and even hiring them for their professional services. Following these instructions carefully, I went from earning 6 figures to bankruptcy in 2 years. When I went back to following my intuition rather than a book or a super agent, a few months ago, suddenly things started flowing my way again.If you are a new writer, please, please, please don't buy this book. It will ruin your professional life. Follow the muse inside, be a decent person in the universe and allow opportunities to come to you. But please don't read this book!
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Over priced
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The price is too high for what you get. There are many other very similar products for 1/4th the price. This item does nothing special. Don't waste your money. The material they are made from has an unpleasant odor.
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negative
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Nice Design
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Bought these for my girlfriend. Very small and does the job, she only used them but once or twice. Too bad.
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positive
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Great if you need more than 1
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Ordered this 3-piece set. . . Worked great as I gave one to each of my kids and I kept one for myself. Does just what it's supposed to do with no fuss.
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positive
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Didn't care for this
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Although it works fine, I didn't care for the results. The center portion is too small for my tastes. I don't like cords wrapped so tightly.
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negative
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Sturdy and more useful than I thought
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I got these because I use my headphones at the gym, at work, walking, etc. They come in packs of three and if you look around on amazon there are other color choices. I would have opted for the red white and black but these are fine too. I have some headphone with a thicker cord and they work OKAY, but they're best for standard plastic-y cords. They weight as much as a nickle.
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positive
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neat little device
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Great way to keep those super-long cords under 'wrap'. Over time it gives your headphone cord a kind of coil-like appearance, but it overall makes it much easier to manage in a drawer, my pocket, or when digging it out of my purse.
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positive
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Great idea in cord organization
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These little cord organizers are so handy. They keep all the ear buds or what ever you choose to put on them, neat and free from tangling I would highly recommend these to anyone.
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positive
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Reduces Clutter!
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This is a well thought out product using a nice material to reduce the clutter associated with earbuds. I'm glad I have these.Pros-I like that these effectively shorten the length of the earbud cords.You can choose just the right length of cord that you need.This item allows you to easily double wrap the whole length of cord when you want to put them away.The product is made of a very nice feeling, nicely shaped piece of what I think is silicon.You get three for in this purchase.Con-The last wrap will sometimes unwrap itself around the nearest end.
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positive
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Worked just as described
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These were just what I wanted to help the tangled mess of my earphone cords and at a very reasonable price.
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positive
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It could be 5 stars except...
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I just spent 2 hours making my resume. I tried to transfer it into word because I have to email it along with another word fille to our HR department. Well, now it is a total mess.This program is fine if you are going to print out resumes directly from the program. Horrible for emailing and HTML.
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negative
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Not User Friendly - Brain Dead Editor
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I recently bought this product and found it to be very unfriendly. I was not able to properly save my completed resume. The editor was the most lame editor I have ever used and I have used a lot of different ones in 20 years in the computer biz. I did like the lists of different phrases and so-forth that you could choose from but that's about all I can say for it. The Microsoft Word template has it beat all to pieces for my money.I guess you get what you pay for, and for me that was ten bucks.- Paul B.
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Disappointing
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Maybe I expected too much after watching BBC's nature videos. It did have some nice visuals but the overall tone seemed to be anti-American. It seemed like they were blaming America for Cuba's wildlife conservation problems but then two minutes later it said that Cubans sneak on the beaches to steal sea turtle eggs to eat them. I'll stick to BBC's videos from now on.
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No Fast Forward???
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Yes, like others have already said, my kids love Barney. To be honest, I've enjoyed watching previous Barney DVD's myself as the songs are catchy and fun and I think generally there are some good things in there for kids. But I have to say that I am extremely disappointed with this DVD. I guess the producers thought it would be cute to take away the ability to do anything but play the DVD. Any attempt to fast forward or skip simply starts the DVD back at the beginning, effectively forcing you to sit through all of the previews and advertisements in order to get to the actual Barney episode. IMO, this is bordering on arrogance. Well, so sorry to the producers of Barney, but you don't decide what I watch. And you certainly don't decide what my kids will watch. I'll not have you shoving your advertising down my throat or theirs. This will be the last Barney DVD you ever sell to my family.Sincerely,Your former customer.BTW, Nice marketing strategy!
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negative
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Bad Boys are Good
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I've read most of the Bad Boys books and this one goes well with all the rest. I enjoyed all three stories and I liked that they were related.
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positive
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Maybe half a star
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I bought the book for karen kelley's story, since I do enjoy reading her work. But these three stories were bad. The first one, with the british sister, the author seemed to use English slang when the hero was speaking and some of his lines sounded decidingly English. The photographer sister wasn't too bad, but since its compared to two not so good stories, it doesn't say much, and I didn't even finish the third, for one thing I didn't like her name Lillie June, it was just all bad. Sorry I may be in the minority here, but I figured I just give my opinion.
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negative
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Trite and unconvincing
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I was quite aggravated that I spent a couple of days of my life reading this novel. At first, the style of the book was quite gripping but after part 1 this pseudo- literary attempt flounders. The characters are described effectively but one never gets to the heart of their personalities. Frankly, several elements of the story are laughable: the Benandanti, the romance of Sweeney and Dylan being just two. As a Goddess worshipper I was not delighted with the overall hostile tone of the novel towards Goddess spirituality; don't fool yourself into thinking this is is a feminist take on Goddess craft. Plus, some of her 'facts' about particular Goddesses are wrong.I would have liked this book more if Hand had not described everyone's outfits and faces in such mind-numbing ways. Many pages of this book leave you bored, bored, bored! Read this if you go more for style over substance.
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Worst thing I have picked up in years
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I dont know what I was expecting when I purchased this book, but I did not get it. The writing itself was passable, however there was no story. I waded through this unnecessarily lengthy novel, only to find that nothing ever happened and feeling as if I were sitting in the dentist office waiting a root canal the entire time. It took me about six months to pick my way through this, and I usually read novels of this length in a weekend, less if they are extraordinary. The characters are not memorable, the only thing that is memorable is the setting, a few times when the school is first described made me want to go there and see it. Just a few fleeting moments. The subject matter is very intriguing, but the author did not delve into it a fraction of what could have been done. There is so much potential and a great idea for a book. Too bad it was not written better. A big waste of time.
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negative
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Long Live the Goddess, in all Her many Faces
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Being a Pagan, one would think I'd be appalled to read a book that considers Goddess-worship dangerous or connects modern Paganism (aka Wicca) to the ritual sacrifice of humans. However, since I was a child, I always felt connected to the dark, angry Goddesses like Kali, rather than the happy, loving Mother Goddesses, so when I read this book about a modern priestess of Cybele... let's just say I felt really empowered ! If you can't accept the dark side of female nature, this is not the book for you. On the other Hand (hee-hee)if you've ever thought about sticking your husband in a wicker man...
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positive
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Skip it!!!
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Although Ms. Hand's writing style is quite good, I would sugggest passing on this novel. She started out very well, but toward the middle, I had trouble suspending my disbelief. After that, it was all downhill. I couldn't relate to (nor did I even care about) the characters.
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negative
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Overwrought with an ending that left me saying Huh?
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What a struggle! Even though I'm pretty good at suspending belief to let the author carry me along for awhile. Well, the ending was a total let down. One of the very few times an author has angered me. Things happen that she hasn't prepared you for, especially Sweeney's climatic moment. It's OK to take me for a ride, Ms. Hand, but don't make me feel like a fool for coming along.
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negative
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Just didn't work for me
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I really expected to like this one: campus setting, mysterious archeological finds, shy freshman coming out of her shell with seductive new friends, dark rituals--what's not to love? Unfortunately, the writing was the problem. The dialogue is too often stilted, the prose is clunky with lines like,'"Damn," Magda swore aloud.' There is just too much telling and describing, and that ruins the pacing as well as the immersiveness, (may have just made that word up), of the story.I just couldn't get involved enough with Sweeney and her friends, which is a shame because with Moon Goddesses and Benandati and moonlit passion, it seemed they did have quite a story to tell.
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negative
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The most captivating book I've read in awhile.
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I have read this book about 10 times. It gives so much information about Goddess religions in regions of the world. The charachters are interesting and you will find you cannot put the book down, just like me.
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positive
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Mystical Girl Power!
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I was amazed at the power this book held over me after picking it up at a wholesale book shop on vacation. It was captivating from start to finish. I am a lover of myth & legend, so this was a real treat for me with all the "Moon Lore". The female leads, Sweeney & Angelica, were fantastically strong-willed, seductive and imaginative! The settings were amazing; especially the desert house owned by Angelica. I could almost feel the heat and taste the desert air. Bravo for Elizabeth Hand. It reminded me a bit of Clive Barker's "Everville", which I loved so very much.
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positive
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Waking the Reader
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It started out well (though I would've paid another dollar to get a readable font). But after reading, and reading, and reading ... the payoff wasn't there. After I finished, I still had too many questions. Like what, exactly, were the Benandanti and how did they come about? Too many side plots that meant nothing, like the Minerva lawyer and getting back the artifacts -- what was that all about? And when did Dylan find the missing chunk of the lunula? And how could Sweeney be that braindead not to notice a major cult figure in America? What was that bit about Oliver? This book was just too unfinished. And I grew weary of reading about chthonic blackness ... This book was not erotic -- it wasn't even a very good bodice shredder (which is what it turned in to). Promising beginning, frustrating reading, disappointing ending.
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negative
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