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0 | NO! You people are morons. Thucydides made this garbage up! | This book is a fictional account of the war between the Delian League and the Spartans and their allies. If Herodotus was the Father of Lies, Thucydides must be the arch-fiend himself. Pericles' "beautiful" funereal oration -- made up. The only good thing about this book is the touching of the Lesbians and their tragic compelled choice between the Athenians and the Spartans. Of course, the Athenians abuse these poor Lesbians. | negative |
1 | Review of Thucydides | I am reading this edition on my Kindle, and it is a perfectly acceptable version. Thucydides, of course, did not include maps with his work, and I think a publisher might consider including them. I Googled several maps of Ancient and Hellenic Greece, and with those, I am getting by.I am quite satisfied with what I have on my Kindle, and recommend it without reservation (unless there is an edition with maps that I was not aware of).cbf | positive |
1 | A must read in classical history. | An excellent account of the destructive war between Athens and Sparta from 431 to 404 B.C. The book details three theaters of war--mainland Greece, Sicily and Asia Minor. Thucydides is probably at his best when he details speeches given by various statesmen or generals (even if they are most probably fictitious or highly suspect). This book is, in my opinion, much more engaging than Herodotus' "Histories". I would try to convince anyone to buy this book. Read it! | positive |
1 | The Greeks defeat themselves in Civil War | The first true 'objective' historian tells the story of the long- war between his native Athens and Sparta for domination of Greece. The work is one of the foundation-stones in historical writing.The work makes great uses of ' speeches of persuasion' in its depiction of democratic Athens at war. The most famous of these is Pericles great funeral oration in which he lauds Athenian democracy.Thucydides shows the Athenians triumphantly marching out to war, and the result many years later when beaten and broken , dispirited and defeated they return home.He too shows how the overall bickering among the Greeks themselves, the civil war itself, undermined the Greek city- states and led them to weakness and decline.Here the political price of diviseness is shown to be tragically great. | positive |
0 | Worthless | This did not help me at all. It has not much cushioning and was not worth it all in my opinion. | negative |
1 | Cushion | Love these! I had bad callouses built up from having blisters on the bottoms of my feet. Every time I would walk, the balls of my feet would hurt. I started using a pumice stone and these cushions and the pain slowly started to disappear. I no longer have pain, but these make walking more comfortable. I chose these cushions over the kind that you stick to the inside of your shoes because you can move these to any shoes and they are machine washable! (Haven't tried drying them in the dryer, I just hang-dry them). | positive |
0 | Not helpful | I have Morton's Neuroma in my left foot. I hoped that buying a pad to address the one foot problem would be an ideal solution compared to purchasing sets of insoles. Unfortunately, this pad did not work for me. My neuroma is more uncomfortable than super painful.I had hoped that since my neuroma is minor that this would work, but I was disappointed. I could not tell any difference, particularly as the day went on. Insoles are much better. Take the $5 bucks and put it towards a set of insoles instead. | negative |
0 | Minimal relief | This just did not help my neuroma. I ended up needing a shot to quell the pain. The padding is too thin to make a noticeable difference. I'd recommend getting heat-molded, full-length insoles instead. | negative |
1 | Buy a pair! They work. | These are easy to put on, don't irritate toes, and stay in place all day. If you wear them daily, consider two or three pads since they need to be washed regularly (like your socks) to avoid foot odors and to fluff the foam padding back up. I've never seen these in department stores--only at Amazon. | positive |
0 | Don't do it! | This product is horrible. They will not stay in place and your socks are thicker than these pads. Don't do it! Just don't purchase them it is a complete waste of money. | negative |
0 | NO Show | There no way to tell if the product works.Haven't received it .There wasn't even a tracking number to go back on. | negative |
0 | Disgusted that profanity was used in a Christian book! | I was very disappointed that profanity was used in the second book, The Pledge on pg. 351 and 378. That is totally uncalled for in a Christian book. One of the reasons I buy Christian books is to avoid profanity. I also found both book one and two to be sorely lacking in Biblical truth and application. Because of profanity in second book I will not read the last book in that series and am going to return the book expecting a full refund. I also will not recommend this author to any of my friends and will discourage the book store from continueing to carry Jane Peart's books. If you would like to respond to me, my email address is: [email protected] | negative |
0 | wrong size listed | according to the lenox website a 4L arbor only fits hole saws sizes 9/16 to 1 3/16 ............ | negative |
1 | The author shares his experiences in this book | This book does not really tell you what to do; its intention is to share the author's experiences and let you be the judge. It does not include anything on diseases. Its main focus is everything to do with the racing itself; tossing, young bird training, the moult and racing tactics. | positive |
1 | Just FYI... | I don't believe there's anything on this CD that you can't get elsewhere. The Loki games (they're all demos, by the way) are all available from Loki; the rest of the games are all open-source games that you can download elsewhere. The real value of this package is that you don't have to spend untold hours on Freshmeat tracking down each of these individual games, downloading, compiling, et cetera. | positive |
0 | This book needs help | This book is a dud. Don't waste your time! This story would have made a good short story perhaps. | negative |
0 | What did she say? | Generally a poor documentary. The gentleman responsible for the filming is a photographer and a pretty good one judging from the photos included in the video. Unfortunately, he is not quite as good at videography. We love hummingbirds, so the subject was intereseting enough. However, it was edited poorly and the narration was not very well written and difficult to understand.I believe I would be more generous with my review if the DVD was less expensive or if I could understand what the narrator was saying. Definitely not worth the price. | negative |
0 | narration is terrible - cannot understand and is very childish observations | Was this supposed to be a video for kids - then they should have hired a professional narrator to read the childish narration of the bird's life. The narrator is one of the creators I assume, and it's impossible to understand what she is saying and her talking is irritating enough that it spoils listening to the music. Her own children will be the only people who want to hear her narrating. Best solution is to offer audio options of music only and subtitles. | negative |
0 | Difficult to understand the narration | Although the image quality was excellent, as one would expect from modern HD video equipment, the narration was very difficult to understand. I watched the story in company of two visitors whose first language is Spanish, and a native English-speaker; all of us could only understand the majority of the narration. This film would be for children, having the tone of a story for kids; anthropomorphizing animals is the classic conceit of children's tales. At least it would be if it were intelligible. | negative |
0 | Loved viuals, terrible sound & narration | The visuals were fascinating (did you know a hummingbird egg is the size of a coffee bean?) and the hatching was adorable. However, we gave up and watched it as a silent movie because the sound was annoyingly muffled and we could understand almost nothing of the narration. Why in the world didn't they (a) provide captions or (b) have someone else narrate it? Her voice is pleasant and soothing, but there was no point in listening to the narration at all; I wasn't even sure she was speaking English until I caught a stray word or two. I would have liked to hear the background music, but unfortunately, I couldn't because the sound was off. Frustrating! I am going to return it and get the one with F. Murray Abraham.I bought the DVD as a Christmas gift for my husband. I wish I had bought the book. | negative |
1 | Amazing Photography, Sweet Story Line, Sound Quality Could Be Better | What a nice story covering most aspects of the hummingbird. Educational and entertaining. Sound Quality could be better though, seemed muffled to me. | positive |
0 | Defeats the Purpose. | "I hate to do this, but I strongly advise anyone against buying these. The plastic is very thin- the individuals holders in the box actually get hung up and bend while opening.... One of the cases came damaged. Since it had been wrapped, I can only assume it was damaged BEFORE it was sent. Worst- if you put a cd in a holder, the only way to get it back off is to break the holder's prongs. The vendor must count on non-repeat customers " | negative |
1 | Exactly what I needed | As a freelance graphic designer, I need to mail CDs to clients in something sturdy and lightweight: these perfectly fit the bill. | positive |
1 | okay for the money | I think this type of case is grossly overpriced, so I chose this one, as the best deal. They work fine, and are sturdy enough. As with many, they are not super secure, but if you snap them properly, they hold well enough. | positive |
0 | No tabs to open | These clam-shell cases were thin, hard to close, and did not have the tabs on the top to help you open the cases. Because they are thin, they are very flexible, and I could see that a CD could get bent with enough pressure placed on them incorrectly. I could easily bend them with my fingers. The thicker clam-shells do not bend -- if you use your fingers to try to bend them. However, they are adequate for the job of providing better protection than paper sleeves. | negative |
0 | Awkward | I found these to be some what difficult to open and close. To "latch" closed you have to push on the very middle of the case in the spindle area. Also the cd does not want to stay centered, so you first have to carefully center the cd first then close. Every person I gave one of these to had difficulty getting it latch shut. Also all the cases had a residue on the inside that got on the cd's. I had to wipe out each case before use. | negative |
1 | ELECTRICAL FIRE ANALYSIS | A MUST HAVE IF YOU ARE STUDYING FIRE INVESTIGATION AND ESPECIALLY ELECTRICAL FIRES. I HAVE BEEN HOPPING AROUND IN THE BOOK AND I FIND IT INFORMATIVE. I AM HAPPY WITH MY PURCHASE. | positive |
1 | La letra! (The lyrics!) | "Cálmameque en mi se agiteel deseo como un fuegoy me muera por besarte"If you think the music is the best part of this album, then you have missed out Juana's lyricism (not everyone speaks spanish after all.) For those who were able to read and comprehend the verse prior to this short review, you're in for a(nother) treat. Although often simple, lyrics are sweet and they evoke pictures helped by the music.Pretty much everyone else has reviewed the music perfectly so I'll leave it at that. Buy this for the music, buy it for the lyrics, buy it for the cover art... just buy it. | positive |
1 | Disregard the 3 star review - Tres Cosas is amazing. | I bought this cd before going to see her play with David Byrne - and the songsare definitely different than the ones on Segundo. They're actually more intimate - more fragile and stripped down, as there are less electronic effects. But the more I listen the more I'm in love with this record. When I saw her play - people weremesmerized by the hush and intensity of her delivery. Plus, the packaging is so cool. The booklet inside is sewn in to the sleeve. | positive |
1 | Sensuous & mystical | I have seen Juana Molina live, after listening toUn Dia, and was knocked out by the simplicity of her vision - the blending of electronica with folk-noir Argentinian musings over subtle guitar playing. No idea what she's singing about, but easy to get the gist perfectly through her colorful fascinating production. I then purchased an earlier albumSon, which was just as eclectic, until I have finally ended up with this gem from 2004. Even more sparse and evocative. I dare anyone sonically seduced by folk or lounge or electronic music, not to be captivated. Great stuff!!! | positive |
1 | Not just foreign novelty | Yeah sure, you can't grasp the lyrical content unless you're Brazilian but that's not much of a legitimate complaint for this very intimate, vaguely electronic, folk album. A wash of electronic arpeggiations and looped-on-the-fly acoustic guitar melodies, this album is probably her best and most accessible. Salvese Quien Pueda and Solo su Vos are the most memorable tracks but the others certainly don't fall flat. This album is an interesting and somewhat challenging listen as well as a decent album (imagine that). You won't be disappointed in buying this. If you're somewhat of a folk listener or have a taste for the eclectic then why the hell not, huh? | positive |
0 | Evolution triumphed? | That's news to me. The latest stats I read say that about 45 percent of Americans take the Genesis account more or less literally, while another 45 percent believe in some variant of "intelligent design," or "theistic evolution." The latter group includes many scientists, not the least of them the head of the Human Genome Project.Zimmer may feel that evolution (in the atheistic sense) deserves to triumph, but so far, it's come up flat. It won't gain any adherents by treading out the same old tired arguments that have been refuted again and again, the way Zimmer does. | negative |
1 | A great read! | This book is well written and very informative. There was so much about evolution that I thought I knew, but didn't. This book has expanded my appreciation and understanding of "nature" and my place in it. I would recomend it to anyone seeking to obtain a general introductory understanding (in my opinion rather comprehensive) of evolutionary science. | positive |
1 | Outstanding, clear synthesis | Zimmer's book is a superb work. He harnesses evidence from across the biological sciences and explains them with great clarity and cohesion.The book gives creationism more space than it deserves. I suppose that the danger to society of creationist dogma justifies a defence against these fables.The description of the devlopment of Darwin's thoughts is also fascinating.I shall be giving many people copies of this book. | positive |
1 | Could not put it down | I cannot imagine a more informative, thurough, and complete book on evolution than Carl Zimmer's Triumph of An Idea. Perfect for someone who is just learning about the topic/fact (not theory) of evolution, and for the learned student who just wants to brush up on a few things. The book is up to date and a very easy and enjoyable read. | positive |
1 | Expains why war is unavoidable in the world as we know it | This is one of the best books I have ever read. Adler laysbare the underlying political structures that *guarantee*continued warfare between nations. His clear prose andlogical, patient approach guides the reader carefullythrough the underlying assumtions of national sovereigntywhich serve as the flywheel for war. He provides aseries of definitions for war and peace that provide anecessary foundation for understanding. He asseses both thepossibility and probability that the human race will everknow international peace and provides useful recommendationsfor anyone who wants to work meaningfully on a worldwithout war. | positive |
0 | Not as "simple" as it claims to be. | The basic features of SPSS are fairly simple, and I believe this book complicates things more than anything else. It's quite verbose and pretty much fails to be straightforward on all counts. Towards the last half of my statistics course I found myself not reading it at all and just listening to my professor explain it in class, and not reading it actually helped me more than reading it.If you know someone who understands SPSS, it's probably best just to have them walk you through whatever aspects of it you need to understand. | negative |
1 | Great biography - ignore the hate merchants! | Ignore the hate merchants of the Jewish lobby whose hatred for Irving blinds them. This is, like all of Irving's books, a thoroughly well researched and factual work of the highest order. It is certainly not fiction (a totally idiotic claim), as every word has been backed up by original source material. Irving's arguments are certainly revisionist, and the picture of Churchill that comes out is not often a very positive one, but there is nothing here that hasn't been researched in the most minute detail.David Irving has shown himself once again to be a historian of the highest quality. We may disagree with many of his views, but nobody can genuinely dispute his skills as a writer of history and historical biographies. Superb! | positive |
0 | Much Ado About Nothing | This is a beautifully printed work with an eye-catching cover but from a historian's viewpoint, filled with information that just simply cannot be checked out. It is plainly evident that the author does not like his subject and this dislike is evident on every page. Churchill was a great, if often badly flawed, leader of wartime Britain and this book is not balanced in any sense at all. This is little more than a ... polemic. One ought, at the very least,to damn with faint praise. | negative |
0 | A pathetic piece of work | 'Churchill's War' is a pathetic piece of work. It is very biased for one thing but the facts of the book are completely nonsense. Many of Irving's assertions are contradictatory- for example if Churchill ''invariably put the interests of the US above that of his own country'' why did not Churchill warn the Americans about Pearl Harbour? Or, if Irving's opinions on Auschwitz are correct (that the Jews are not being murdered there) then why should Churchill be condenmed for not ordering the RAF to bomb the place? He wants it both ways but gets in no ways. He repeats the myth that Churchill was an alcoholic but provides enough evidence in the book to refute his allegations. Several new groundless slurs are unsupported. In addition Irving says that Churchill was ''of partly Jewish blood, though safely diluted''. This is irrelevant and offensive and shows it to be the awful work it is. | negative |
0 | Fiction not History | David Irving has been proven to fabricate facts out of thin air and to misrepresent any true information in his research. He is a self-declared fascist and a Holocaust Denier, reader beware you will be only getting a well worded half truth in his books, along with an underling message from a truly sick man. Instead try reading about Irving himself in Lying About Hitler: History, Holocaust, and the David Irving Trial -- Richard J. Evans | negative |
1 | coupler | get 3 of these, 3 Y adapters, another set of RCA dubbing cables, a AC/DC converter and let the kids play video games in the car on long trips. | positive |
0 | Not Very Happy | The cup broke about 2 or 3 weeks after it was purchased.....it was only hand washed. I have had other cups like this one but purchased at other stores and those have broken as well. Not sure if it is the material used to make the cup if it can withstand the freezer like they claim because they end up cracking very quick. Not going to spend money on these anymore because they will not replace them and you cant get your money back either.Not happy | negative |
1 | fun, fast paced, sad, contemplative, erotic autobiography | Highly recommended fast-paced autobiography that is fun, exciting, sexy, sad & thought provoking. I was turning the pages until there was none left :-) The author gives a very objective, believable - this is what I felt - account of her life. No regrets, no blame, just as is. And the 'just as is' was a wild roller coaster. It also is the story of someone who never gives up, never looses hope and dignity. Invites you to rethink your own position on judging people. We tempt to judge people on what they do instead of on how they do it. If I had to choose between knowing her or some celebrity CEO with some fraudulent accounting... the choice is obvious :-)Read it and you know what I'm talking about. | positive |
1 | the best I've read in a very long time!!! | This book takes you on an incedible journey in the author's life. You travel through time and witness the intoxicating events that keep you uncontrollably turning the pages. She brings you through the world of gambling, extortion, drugs, murder, stalking, mental and physical abuse. Even after she has been through what most of us could not live through, there is more. She becomes a stripper to survive and winds up having affairs with some very famous sports celebrities. This book is definately adult material....This book is a must read for those who think that the light is difficult to see at the end of the tunnel. If miss Kert could have made it to the other side she gives insperation to all of us. BRAVO | positive |
1 | Love this book! | Can't say enough about how enjoyable this book is for me! I'm presently working on the rug on the cover (different color scheme, though), and it's going splendidly! I also have a handful of other rug ideas marked to work on in the near future. The instructions in this book are so USER FRIENDLY (really well written) and the photos are great quality and from useful angles. (Not all books are written with such good instructions and photos.) I am an experienced knitter, and I still prefer my books to be easy to understand.........this one is and would suit many knitters' skill levels. | positive |
1 | The Knitted Rug | I only have had time to flip through the book, but there are many different rugs I hope to make this fall and winter. It may not be extremely hard, but then I don't knit that well, so I am satisfied with this book. | positive |
1 | DIY meets the Beatles debut | Take one spin through this album and you'll know Todd Lerner worships the Beatles. Every song is truly unique. And each one is crafted with hallmarks of classic pop structure. Listen close and some of these hooks will stay in your head for days. (And that's a good thing.) Standouts for me are "Baby" and "Song for Free". | positive |
0 | shite | Take TMBG and strip it down even further, down to the mere basic instruments and use nonsensical lyrics. Then give the song away for free. | negative |
0 | Beware! | Not funny! His kids (sorry, I got rid of the book so fast, can't check the page) are right!Am I really alone in this? | negative |
1 | Not all funny, but happy | Lenny Ravich wrote a book. His attitude towards life is look at the bright side, don't sweat the small stuff. Or keep sweating but laugh about it. So no surprise that many of the jokes aren't that funny. Who cares? Some of them are poignant, and some are old but still good because they ring true. Anyway, this is not a joke book and Ravich is not a comedian. Just an honest, healthy guy who sees the humor in life. I came out of reading the book not feeling enlightened - just more ready to laugh at myself. Goodness knows I need that. Did we forget what we knew as children? Laughter is not only for funny, but also for happy! | positive |
1 | i need cd | I got the book but my CD is cracked so it did not work. Can anyone send me the cd contents ....just data files should be enough for me to carry out my student projects... thanks!!!! | positive |
0 | Worst book ever | Having read several books on craps, I bought this book based on the reviews of other players. My advice would be to save your money for the tables.The author's book is 80 pages long, but he says nothing of importance. Most of the pages contain very few words, and are mostly white space. He described his method as innovative, but perhaps because I read the book in 15 minutes, I missed it. He says that the pass/don't pass bets are "horrendous wagers" along with odds, come/don't come bets (page 60). Reader, tell me where I am wrong, but isn't the smallest house edge in the game on the pass/don't pass bets? And isn't the best bet in the house the odds on a come or don't come bet, where you receive the true odds on your wager?You would do well to avoid this book at all costs. | negative |
0 | Win You Say!! | Not so fast. Using the methods in this book may keep you at the table longer, but as with every system in every craps book, these are eventual long term over all losers. This book will explain parts of game very well and may give the inexperienced player some new confidence, but for the rest of us, forget it. | negative |
1 | Not bad for the price... | I have not actually purchased one of these myself but we recently got a few sets where I work. These stethoscopes are actually pretty good considering the cost. Don't get me wrong they do not hold a candle to my Littmann, however for what they are used for (BPs and auscultating an apical pulse) they do a fair job. I would recommend them to CNAs, PSS's, and anyone else in the healthcare field that uses stethoscopes for fundamental purposes like BPs and pulses and would like a personal one without spending too much money. As a note one thing we have found that helps to amplify the sound is to cut the tubing by a few inches, less distance for the sound to travel ;). | positive |
1 | Extremely well made and sturdy | This is by far the best percussion mounting bar I have ever seen. It offers extreme stability, flexibility, and strength in one relatively affordable package. If you want the best that will last a lifetime, this is it. | positive |
0 | No Secrets Revealed | This product is way overpriced, for what is basically a pamphlet! ($8.95 plus shipping.) I was shocked when I received it. I found it to be not much more than common sense relaxation techniques. I didn't really learn anything. Very disappointing, as we do a lot of traveling. | negative |
1 | Burnham's book, Introduction to the Law And Legal System of the United States | I had limited knowledge of the U.S. legal system at the time I started an LL.M (Master of Laws) program for foreign law graduates in the United States. Professor Burnham's book, "Introduction to the Law And Legal System of the United States," was very beneficial to me because it gave me a broad introduction to the U.S. legal system. The text prepared me to absorb as much from my classes as native born students and contributed to my academic success. The text is thoroughly researched, clearly written and demystifies U.S. legal terminology. I highly recommend this book to any non-U.S. professional who is considering the Master of Laws program, or as a reference to any practicing professional who wants or needs to learn about the U.S. legal system.Natalya Stepanova-SipperAdjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law | positive |
0 | Good | This Book is very broad but every chapter is extremely brief and it could be better. I would check another introductory book. | negative |
1 | Nice replacement | I vacuumed over the cord of my original adapter one too many times and had to replace it. Some ask near $100 for a replacement. This unit was just what I was looking for in terms of price. As a replacement, it has pros and cons. My original adapter did not have a power indicator, this one does. This has a ground plug, the original did not. The connection between the power cord and the adpater is much more solid than in the original (though it may have loosened over time). The only real con is the cord length: the adapter cord is shorter and the power cord is also shorter. I'd guess that in toto, the unit is a foot shorter than the original. A good buy. | positive |
0 | bummed out... | I had high hopes for this, but it just didn't do much, other than smell better than the usual treatments. | negative |
0 | Not Appetizing! | Maybe it's my pregnancy hormones, but this tea just tastes awful to me. I tried to drink it and it has a sort of bitter, unpleasant flavor. | negative |
0 | book | I was unable to get into book. It wasn't a valuable read for me. I actually gave the book away. I know I purchased a used book but was disappointed by the overall appearance. | negative |
0 | Don't blame the church you haven't been to all of them. | I purchased this book at a Black Writer's on Tour event in Los Angeles several years ago. Jeremiah Camara misrepresent the book when I met him. He sold me on the book and I decided I would read it later but before I read it I stop by his presentation at the conference and walked out. As I walked out he made eye contact and smiled, almost laughing at me. If he thinks the church is misleading people he needs to take a look within. I am glad I meet him and I still pray for him. The paper the book is printed on is more valuable than the information contained.The bible tells us to study "2Ti 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." The responsible ultimately upon us to study for ourselves and live an honorable and respected life the best we can. | negative |
1 | Nothing But The Truth | Jeremiah Camara is absolutely on point with his evaluation of the impact of the Black church on the collective psyche of the Black community. Like it or not, it is way past time for us to step outside of our emotional attachment to the church, and take a good hard look at what we are learning from our pulpits and whether or not the sermons we are hearing are practical and useful in our everyday lives. In as much as we may enjoy the emotionalism and edutainment of the Black church, we must do a better job of looking dispassionately, logically and critically at our financial, professional, familial, and educational lives and begin to make rational decisions grounded in fact that line up with what we say we want. This book is a definite must read for anyone willing to take the next step and move into a higher realm of thinking and being. | positive |
0 | Stirring tales of Victorian campaigns, BUT... | While this is an interesting book, it is exactly the same material as his other two. This title has the exact same material as 'The Savage Empire' with a more photos in it, nothing more. His other title while thicker, is the same stories that this book has in it. I feel ripped off by three different titles, by different publishers and the same material, as I mentioned, that are in the other titles - exactly the same stuff. Very disapointing. I shall be more careful if I order another of Mr Hernon's books. Too bad, as they do have some mighty interesting tales in them. Buyer beware, indeed. | negative |
0 | Crappy | What is the point in releasing this collection without the videos for "Darlin' I", "Where do we go from here", "Just for Tonight", "Colors of the Wind", "The Comfort Zone"? What a cheap way to capitalize with this bargain basement collection of one of our most gorgeous, elegant and talented artists. | negative |
1 | More of Vanessa Williams video's. | I've recently purchased this dvd. It's really nice to go back in time and remember what I was doing when I first heard the "Right Stuff" by Vanessa Williams. Althou there's only 5 of her videos, wishing to see more from a Great Diva in the future! | positive |
0 | Not happy with this product.... | Product was light as a feather, mostly plastic, and did not give me that "secure" feeling. Needed it for Earth Day Fair and returned it. Just too flimsy. Ended up going back to the old metal cash box. | negative |
1 | Edge of your seat thriller! | While some may say that "Lost World" was a let down, I found the movie as thrilling as the first. What it may have lacked in story, it made up for it in special effects. The thought of dinasours running loose on an island and reeking havock on a select few was something you could tolerate. But the sight of such a beast loose on a city, added a new level of gruesome to the whole affair. The graphics are so seemless, as to make it truely terrifying. This set of two makes it all that easier to sit down on a Saturday afternoon and have good old time being thankful its just a movie! | positive |
1 | Where the heck is the THX | Let me make this clear, I am reviewing the movie content, I don't own the DVD yet, but I do own the LD. Which brings me to my next point, where the heck is the THX certification on these DVD's? The laser disc was certified, so why not the DVD's? Mabey it's just not yet listed... The content: Well, JP1-Great, JP2-Not so great. I would buy it. | positive |
1 | the better and the worst | Jurassic park was (and still) one of my favorite movie. I've watch it so many times, I know it by heart. It's full of suspence, great strorylines, amazin specials effects and it's a Stephen Spieilberg film... That movie had cut my braith away. But, the sequel as to much exgeration, like much more death, dinosaurs and others. That make the movie realy not realistic, like the first one.But, it's still Jurrasic Park... | positive |
0 | Jurassic Park/Lost World DVD collectors edition | What a bunch of crap, I bought it because it said it had over 60 minutes of new footage. The length in time for both movies was the same as the VHS editions.Very big disappointment | negative |
0 | The worst of American Crap. | There are no finer examples of pure Hollywood excrement than these two films. No logical plot, no character development, no reason to see either of these films. IF YOU VALUE QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT SAVE YOUR MONEY! | negative |
0 | Buy it for the films: there's not much else special. | Lame for a DVD, especially a "Collection" boxed set. The ILM and Dinosaur bonus material? STILLS! Okay there are the two standard "How we made the movie" documentaries that have been on TLC, Discovery etc. and if you haven't seen them they are nice to be included but rather expected.BUT what is totally stunning to be absent is any sort of Voice-over commentary for either movie. Where's somebody giving commentary on how the scenes were shot, logistics etc. that are the one unique aspect of DVD? None here. For two films as viually complex as these that's inexcusable. So everybody concerned was too busy to spare two hours to do commentary? Excuse us.Typical perfect DVD image but otherwise just your standard let's make another buck effort. Just the tape in a different format. Dissappointing. | negative |
1 | Jurassic Park-Lost World Disc Set | This 2 pack was an excellent present for Christmas.Both Films are so action packed with whimscal characters and unforgetable moments! These movies rock the house. | positive |
1 | GO JP! | A *MUST* for any hard-core JP fan - the extras are worth it. Deleted scenes which help explain some plot holes in JP2 were what caused me to buy it in the first place and I must say, it was totally worth it! I highly suggest purchasing this! | positive |
1 | Cool extras... just had to find them | When I first reviewed this DVD, I accused Universal of shorting the consumer several "extra features". I finally found them, I just had to recognize the little arrow at the bottom of the screen was separate from other menu parts.Sorry, Universal. I did not mean to be a complete fool. | positive |
1 | Awesome set | The discs have a wonderfull anamorphic transfer, which should be for such a digitally created movie. I haven't been able to spot any compression mistakes which is a absolute relief.The sound is perfect. With a great support for the lfe-channel, so you can really hear those dinos pounding around. The rear channels feature a great balanced sounds which pulls you from your couch right in the Jurassic Park. | positive |
1 | Still amazing | These two films still continue to amaze me! The techonology predicted where movies would go next, but Spielberg never gives into it; he uses it to tell the story to enhance the film, not overtake it! | positive |
1 | Jurasic Park | Some movies you love and then there are the ones you wonder what you were watching before. When I saw this movie I was blown away by the special effects which put a whole new bench mark on effects. Although its getting dated it still can amaze me even though it has been transfered to the small screen. This is a must see for dinosuar freeks out there, and just everyone else who wants to see a lawyer be eaten by a T-Rex. | positive |
1 | Amazing edition!!! | This is just a fantastic edition, which is a must for all Jurassic Park collector's/fans out there. It doesn't say anything about it in the "listing of the item", but the DVD's have a booklet inside, which is signed by Steven Spielberg! :D (reprint | positive |
1 | Jurassic Park is a great movie. | Jurassic Park is one of my top five favorite movies...if it isn't the top, but Jurassic Park isn't for everyone. I personally think 90% of people who watch it, enjoy it, 60% people will want to see it again, or at least wouldn't mind to. But the scientific jargon and fast pace, based on the Michael Crichton novel, isn't everyone's cup of tea.The DVD is very high quality with the "making of Jurassic Park" and other great futures. The menu is good looking and easy to use, and the value of this DVD is very high.I recommend this movie to anyone who likes action, suspense, or dinosaurs. | positive |
1 | These are truly great films | I love both of these movies. Althought I must say that The Lost World: Jurassic park is the supirior film in this set, Jurassic Prk is a classic too. Go on and buy theses two classic movies. | positive |
1 | well done work | I own /love this Jurassic Park & Lost World Limited Collectors Edition Box Set,,It rocks :) | positive |
0 | Good Effects | The effects in these movies are great, but if you have read the books don't watch the movies because as usual hollywood ruins it on the big screen. Sometimes I wonder way Crieghton lets hollywood destroy his books. The only reason to watch these films is to see the amazing effects, everything else can be skipped. | negative |
0 | Does not fit the S&W model 908 | This is the second grip I bought. I figured the first was deformed or was an anomaly.In either case, there's no way on earth this grip was designed to fit the model 908.Don't waste your money. | negative |
1 | Not for everyone | This book is beautiful, spare and elegant. It features perfectly rendered variations on stairs which pop-up in the book. One is almost tempted to find Escher-like meaning in this book. It is a must-have for any true pop-up book collector! It is not for everyone, however, as it is really a work of art, rather than a simple enternainment. | positive |
0 | What happened? | This new cd from John is not as good as Arkangel. It's like he's tryng more with pop. Arkangel was brilliant. It was also a pop album, but well structured and with better sound and deeper. Sinister forgot everything. I'll try to give it back from where i bought it!. | negative |
1 | THE WORLD's GREATEST VOICE RETURNS | Following two other 5 star albums (BATTLE LINES and ARKANGEL),John Wetton's SINISTER is another great album.Sounding more like his asia and BATTLE LINES music than ARKANGEL,Wetton soars on the powerful leadoff track HEART OF DARKNESS.NO ORDINARY MIRACLE is a terrific ballad that Wetton shines on.Former crimson band mates Robert Fripp and Ian Mcdonald guest on the instrumental E-SCAPE.SECOND BEST,SILENTLY,ANOTHER TWIST OF THE KNIFE and WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE are all typical Wetton:awesome vocals,solid musicianship,and great songs.There is not a weak spot on SINISTER. | positive |
0 | Not even sinister..... | 1.5 star actually.I've lost connection with Wetton's music since the second UK release. I saw that there are so many well known guests on this CD so I decided to pick it up. Jim Vallance, John Mitchell, Robert Fripp, Jim Peterik, Martin Orford, Tod Sucherman, Ian McDonald, Dick Wagner, Greg Bisonette, Steve Christey, Gary Chandler, Guy Roche, Ron Komie and Steve Hackett and Wetton himself. You have to admit that's quite an impressive list of guests (even if I don't recognize half of them).But, well, this recording was for me a very unpleasant surprise. This is pop-rock. I would have nothing against it if the quality of the composition were good. But there is only one tune that saves this album from complete disaster. The beautiful E-SCAPE, played by MacDonald, Wetton and Fripp. The rest of the album means nothing to me and it not even sinister as the title would suggest you. | negative |
1 | Captivating book, well written, full of suspence | I really enjoyed reading this book. It catches your immediate attention in chapter one and doesn't let go! A must read for people that enjoy being captivated! | positive |
1 | Keouac's Adaggio | VISIONS OF GERARD, in my opinion (no one else's), is Jack Krouac's best. It is written with such love and loss that one would think he never spent all of that time chasing tail and getting stoned. I have repeatedly "LENT" this book out and it never came back. If I want someone to read it, I just buy another copy. If you like the "Beats", then this is Jack's pinnacle. It's not what they wrote, it's how its written. | positive |
1 | AWESOME BAND | Easily my favorite swing band playing today. "Pops" has a great stage presence and infectuous playfulness that while this CD does not fully convey, is nonetheless in evidence in abundance. These medium tempo swing tunes are sure to get your feet moving whether on the dance floor or under the office desk. 5,6,7&8! | positive |
0 | Magix MP3 Player | Is there a "zero star" rating? Clearly not worth the money. MP3 Maker comes with two compression algorithms. One compresses into mp3 format faster than the other. The catch is you have to pay Magix an extra $9.95usd to be able to use it. Aside from the fact that this application is a resource hog, getting assistance from Magix with any problems is less likely than winning the PowerBall lottery. After many ill-fated attempts to correct flaky problems I have found some freeware/shareware packages that work great. Magix support is non-existent. One can spend the money on a toll-call to leave a message or send an e-mail. Either way, you will never get an answered back from Magix. Bottom line, don't waste your money on this product. | negative |
0 | Complete waste of money | I installed this program and it just sat there on my screen like a Windows .BMP file. Clicking on any of the controls did nothing, and it locked up my PC! I deleted the program and reinstalled it again. Same result. I contacted the manufacturer, but they were no help at all (left message, sent email, no response). I finally returned the software to Office Depot where I bought it. They gave me a hard time, because the shrinkwrap was gone, but after they tried installing it themselves, they agreed that the CD was best suited for a coaster and refunded my money. Would have rated it zero stars if Amazon let me. | negative |
1 | Good stuff for the moeny | I actually liked the MP3 Maker because it does a lot for the money. Ya get 2 encoder (one is limited to 20 encodings wot sux) but there is still another encoder for free. Ya can rip CD's and burn them direct to CD. Comes wif 2 players to mix MP3's. Bad part: needed patch to actually translate the program into english. Good part: Lot's of features for the money | positive |
1 | Best pair of headphones I ever owned | Like the title of my review indicates, I had a blast using these during their three year lifespan. I was lucky enough to get a free pair (!) because my dad's office used them for engineering work and they had a few extras lying around. These cans nearly have it all; they're sleek, comfortable and cancel all but the most persistent noise around you. The only complaint I have is the long-ish cord that hampers portability. I ended up getting sick of the cord and tied a rubber band around it...and I think that's what eventually killed them after a few more months of use (the left side shorted out soon enough). Otherwise though, if you're serious about investing in a solid pair of cans for home use, look no further. | positive |
1 | The best headphones I have ever heard | The passive noise canceling is better than any active noise canceling I have ever used. The frequency range is awesome. The sound is crisp and pure.If you can have only one pair of headphones, this should be it. I've replaced both the ear pads and the wire cable, not because they don't work or are cheap, but because I have used the heck out of 'em. | positive |
0 | Undue Profanity | This could have been a cute movie for kids; I have a grandson the same age at Tim, and he wears the same style of glasses so I thought it would be perfect for him to see a little hero just like himself. Then, Tim starts lying, and even gets his grandfather to lie for him. But even more, I questioned if I should show it to him (and his older brother) because of the frequent profanity. The matter was settled when little Tim started swearing. I will not show it to them. This is one movie NOT to show your kids or grandchildren unless you want them to use profanity or become proficient liars. It's too bad . . . it could have been a nice, wholesome family movie. | negative |
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