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1 | Last Linda Howard I Buy | I thought this book was absolutely dreadful.Grace loses the love of her life but immediately (days, weeks...) is having 'dream sex' with someone else? Oh wait - she did cry once, at the end.The whole reason Parrish is after Grace is moronic. You wait through almost the entire book and your still shaking your head. What? He wanted the 'knowledge'? Hitler makes an appearance? Satan?Where was the scene involving the kitchen sink? Then the great reveal of what the 'power' is.I found the answer so totally offensive that I couldn't believe what I read. Would the author feel she could use one of her books to grievously offend Muslims? Buddhists? Anyone else? Is it only Christianity that you can offend?Ms Howard is a Romance novelist. She should keep religion out of it.I have been on a Linda Howard kick. I have 2 more of her books coming in today, this makes 14. I'll be sending those back unopened. I'll be trashing the others.Too bad... | 16 | [
"I thought this book was absolutely dreadful.Grace loses the love of her life but immediately (days, weeks...) is having 'dream sex' with someone else?",
"Oh wait - she did cry once, at the end.The whole reason Parrish is after Grace is moronic.",
"You wait through almost the entire book and your still shaking your head.",
"What?",
"He wanted the 'knowledge'?",
"Hitler makes an appearance?",
"Satan?",
"Where was the scene involving the kitchen sink?",
"Then the great reveal of what the 'power' is.I found the answer so totally offensive that I couldn't believe what I read.",
"Would the author feel she could use one of her books to grievously offend Muslims?",
"Buddhists?",
"Anyone else?",
"Is it only Christianity that you can offend?",
"Ms Howard is a Romance novelist.",
"She should keep religion out of it.I have been on a Linda Howard kick.",
"I have 2 more of her books coming in today, this makes 14.",
"I'll be sending those back unopened.",
"I'll be trashing the others.Too bad..."
] |
2 | Konnichi wa, minna-san! | Ne,This movie was AWESOME!!!! Man, heaven forgive me for not putting it on my "Best Movies on Earth" Wish list. Grr!!! Oh well. Maybe I'll make a another list. Anyway, the action here, is spectacular. Acting?! For the love of God, HARRISON FORD'S IN IT!!! Of coruse it was good! This is movie really is awesome! DVD quality? Same as any other DVD. But if you have a DVD player in your home, I advise you to take the biggest speakers you can find and connect it to the TV that's connected to the DVD .You'd be be amused for ages. Okay. I'm done. Baibai. | 16 | [
"Ne,This movie was AWESOME!!!",
"!",
"Man, heaven forgive me for not putting it on my \"Best Movies on Earth\" Wish list.",
"Grr!!!",
"Oh well.",
"Maybe I'll make a another list.",
"Anyway, the action here, is spectacular.",
"Acting?!",
"For the love of God, HARRISON FORD'S IN IT!!!",
"Of coruse it was good!",
"This is movie really is awesome!",
"DVD quality?",
"Same as any other DVD.",
"But if you have a DVD player in your home, I advise you to take the biggest speakers you can find and connect it to the TV that's connected to the DVD .You'd be be amused for ages.",
"Okay.",
"I'm done.",
"Baibai."
] |
2 | Good deal for the $$ | I bought this headset to replace a lightweight model that had broken. These headphones are worn behind the neck style. sound quality is pretty good. The mic is clear and picks up your voice well. The mic is adjustable up and down but you cant position it closer to your mouth. The inline volume control is a nice touch so you wont have to exit a game to adjust the volume. The headset is pretty comfortable unless you plan on wearing it for a long time. After about two hours of playing counter strike source or day of defeat source I'm ready for a break. I must mention that these things are durable. I think you could run them over with your car and they'd still function. To me, that's their best feature since I've had other headseats break. So if you're looking for a decent set of headphones that sound good and will take loads of abuse then these are worth considering. There was a rebate available when I purchased these headphones which made this an offer that I couldn't pass up | 13 | [
"I bought this headset to replace a lightweight model that had broken.",
"These headphones are worn behind the neck style.",
"sound quality is pretty good.",
"The mic is clear and picks up your voice well.",
"The mic is adjustable up and down but you cant position it closer to your mouth.",
"The inline volume control is a nice touch so you wont have to exit a game to adjust the volume.",
"The headset is pretty comfortable unless you plan on wearing it for a long time.",
"After about two hours of playing counter strike source or day of defeat source I'm ready for a break.",
"I must mention that these things are durable.",
"I think you could run them over with your car and they'd still function.",
"To me, that's their best feature since I've had other headseats break.",
"So if you're looking for a decent set of headphones that sound good and will take loads of abuse then these are worth considering.",
"There was a rebate available when I purchased these headphones which made this an offer that I couldn't pass up"
] |
2 | Hilarious! A MUST read/sing! | I have about 10 Alan Katz books - these are just hilarious songs! "Where Did They Hide My Presents?" is probably my favorite one, just because I love Christmas songs. But all of his sing-along books are great! I read/sing them to my students at school during story time, and the kids just love them. When the students get to pick a book to read, these books are usually the first to get picked!A few of the tunes are unfamiliar to me (may be a generational thing), but with the internet now, it is super easy to google the name of the song and learn the tune quickly. Often times it is just a matter of reminding myself how the whole song goes. "Where Did They Hide My Presents?" is probably the easiest to sing of the Alan Katz sing-along series.Buy this book! Seriously! You will find yourself singing the Alan Katz versions of the songs more than the real versions. They are a great treat! | 12 | [
"I have about 10 Alan Katz books - these are just hilarious songs!",
"\"Where Did They Hide My Presents?",
"\" is probably my favorite one, just because I love Christmas songs.",
"But all of his sing-along books are great!",
"I read/sing them to my students at school during story time, and the kids just love them.",
"When the students get to pick a book to read, these books are usually the first to get picked!",
"A few of the tunes are unfamiliar to me (may be a generational thing), but with the internet now, it is super easy to google the name of the song and learn the tune quickly.",
"Often times it is just a matter of reminding myself how the whole song goes.",
"\"Where Did They Hide My Presents?",
"\" is probably the easiest to sing of the Alan Katz sing-along series.Buy this book!",
"Seriously!",
"You will find yourself singing the Alan Katz versions of the songs more than the real versions.",
"They are a great treat!"
] |
2 | Falsebound Kingdom soils good name of Yu-Gi-Oh! | This is by far Konami's worst. This game has nothing to do with Yu-Gi-Oh! This game is Pok'emon using Yu-Gi-Oh! characters. All you do is press A, Y, and X over and over it gave me a migrain. True Yu-Gi-Oh! fans will hate this game. Instead of buying this horrible game for $40 dollars by some Yu-Gi-Oh! card packs, Duelist of the Roses (I'd give that game 6 out of 5 stars!) , or even a Yu-Gi-Oh! computer game.If I could I would give this game -1 stars. If you don't belive me, rent and see how bad it is, but whatever you do don't buy it. | 12 | [
"This is by far Konami's worst.",
"This game has nothing to do with Yu-Gi-Oh!",
"This game is Pok'emon using Yu-Gi-Oh!",
"characters.",
"All you do is press A, Y, and X over and over it gave me a migrain.",
"True Yu-Gi-Oh!",
"fans will hate this game.",
"Instead of buying this horrible game for $40 dollars by some Yu-Gi-Oh!",
"card packs, Duelist of the Roses (I'd give that game 6 out of 5 stars!",
") , or even a Yu-Gi-Oh!",
"computer game.If I could I would give this game -1 stars.",
"If you don't belive me, rent and see how bad it is, but whatever you do don't buy it."
] |
1 | meh | all these emo bands, its just a phase in the music world. in about 2 or 3 more years itll all be gone. if anyone remembers how its worked let me remind you all. during the late 90s MTV was full of things like Limp Bizkit, Korn, Sevendust, Staind and papa roach. at the turn of the century we all saw things like brittany spears and Nsync on top. 2001-2002 was all about good charlotte and blink 182. here we are, 2003 - 2006? was all about emo. i dont think the music is very creative or original, its just cliched lyrics on elementary guitar skills with a simple beat and bass line. the vocals are pretty bad too what with all the incessant whining; if you think the vocals are good, then go listen to some Tool or A Perfect Circle and then you should understand. this music is catchy, it gets in your head because it has that tried and true mediocre sound to it. but youll get bored of it quickly. this too shall pass. | 12 | [
"all these emo bands, its just a phase in the music world.",
"in about 2 or 3 more years itll all be gone.",
"if anyone remembers how its worked let me remind you all.",
"during the late 90s MTV was full of things like Limp Bizkit, Korn, Sevendust, Staind and papa roach.",
"at the turn of the century we all saw things like brittany spears and Nsync on top.",
"2001-2002 was all about good charlotte and blink 182.",
"here we are, 2003 - 2006?",
"was all about emo.",
"i dont think the music is very creative or original, its just cliched lyrics on elementary guitar skills with a simple beat and bass line.",
"the vocals are pretty bad too what with all the incessant whining; if you think the vocals are good, then go listen to some Tool or A Perfect Circle and then you should understand.",
"this music is catchy, it gets in your head because it has that tried and true mediocre sound to it.",
"but youll get bored of it quickly.",
"this too shall pass."
] |
2 | An authoritative introduction to the first great English political philosopher | The author starts by telling us "Hobbes created English-language philosophy". Really? What of Francis Bacon, to whom Hobbes once acted as amanuensis? Poor Bacon does get a brief, grudging mention later on. The description in the blurb of Hobbes as "the first great English political philosopher" is probably more accurate. Certainly he is important, in a broad Western context. He was central to the transition from medieval to modern thought, and was a strong influence on Rousseau and others. Tuck is an expert guide (despite his inexplicable slighting of Bacon) and his style is very readable. This introduction covers Hobbes's life, works and intellectual legacy. Reliable and informative, it is highly recommended as an introduction to, and summary of, Hobbes's ideas, but to better appreciate the context, you might want to read (dare I say it?) Bacon's Essays first. | 11 | [
"The author starts by telling us \"Hobbes created English-language philosophy\".",
"Really?",
"What of Francis Bacon, to whom Hobbes once acted as amanuensis?",
"Poor Bacon does get a brief, grudging mention later on.",
"The description in the blurb of Hobbes as \"the first great English political philosopher\" is probably more accurate.",
"Certainly he is important, in a broad Western context.",
"He was central to the transition from medieval to modern thought, and was a strong influence on Rousseau and others.",
"Tuck is an expert guide (despite his inexplicable slighting of Bacon) and his style is very readable.",
"This introduction covers Hobbes's life, works and intellectual legacy.",
"Reliable and informative, it is highly recommended as an introduction to, and summary of, Hobbes's ideas, but to better appreciate the context, you might want to read (dare I say it?",
") Bacon's Essays first."
] |
1 | Way too stupid - don't waste your $ on this book | I was looking for a book that could actually tell me about practical things you could do with Duct Tape. Unfortunately, much of this book is filled with stupid-trying-to-be-funny things. Yes, there are a few good practical ideas, but most sound like they came from bad comedy writers struggling to come up with something funny. As a result, most of the book is filled with really stupid things that are far from funny.Here are some examples of some pages: "Muzzle your mutt" with a graphic of duct tape around a dogs nose and mouth. Ha ha? Use a wadded up piece of duct tape in place of a silver tooth filling. Ha ha. Duct tape your telephone hand set down so you won't be inclined to answer the phone during the dinner hour when a telemarketer calls? Ha ha.My 12 year old is funnier than these guys. Now I've wasted my 8 bucks and I'm still looking to find a decent book about duct tape. Don't make the same mistake I made- save your money. | 11 | [
"I was looking for a book that could actually tell me about practical things you could do with Duct Tape.",
"Unfortunately, much of this book is filled with stupid-trying-to-be-funny things.",
"Yes, there are a few good practical ideas, but most sound like they came from bad comedy writers struggling to come up with something funny.",
"As a result, most of the book is filled with really stupid things that are far from funny.Here are some examples of some pages: \"Muzzle your mutt\" with a graphic of duct tape around a dogs nose and mouth.",
"Ha ha?",
"Use a wadded up piece of duct tape in place of a silver tooth filling.",
"Ha ha.",
"Duct tape your telephone hand set down so you won't be inclined to answer the phone during the dinner hour when a telemarketer calls?",
"Ha ha.My 12 year old is funnier than these guys.",
"Now I've wasted my 8 bucks and I'm still looking to find a decent book about duct tape.",
"Don't make the same mistake I made- save your money."
] |
1 | Bad blade lock mechanism | I just returned my Freud FJ85. Sad to do since it was truly a bargain and had a good motor and smooth gearbox. But all of that isn't of much use if you can't get blades to lock properly. I had trouble with the supplied Freud blade, but eventually was able to lock it in. I also bought a variety of Bosch blades. I could lock in some after great effort, but some simply never would fit in. In the end, my fingers were completely cut up. I also didn't care for the lack of dust blower. The Freud comes with a vacuum attachment, but that seemed too awkward for most uses I had planned for the saw. The sight line also left a lot to be desired. I ended up paying more for the Porter Cable jigsaw, but I'm so much happier with it and glad I made the decision quick enough to get a refund. | 11 | [
"I just returned my Freud FJ85.",
"Sad to do since it was truly a bargain and had a good motor and smooth gearbox.",
"But all of that isn't of much use if you can't get blades to lock properly.",
"I had trouble with the supplied Freud blade, but eventually was able to lock it in.",
"I also bought a variety of Bosch blades.",
"I could lock in some after great effort, but some simply never would fit in.",
"In the end, my fingers were completely cut up.",
"I also didn't care for the lack of dust blower.",
"The Freud comes with a vacuum attachment, but that seemed too awkward for most uses I had planned for the saw.",
"The sight line also left a lot to be desired.",
"I ended up paying more for the Porter Cable jigsaw, but I'm so much happier with it and glad I made the decision quick enough to get a refund."
] |
2 | Highlights from the end | This double album is an insane compilation made up of music from the most successful of the London club 'The End's many different nights. On disc one you get everything from Les Rythmes Digitales' retro-80's-synth-disco-sound, through Roy Davis Junior's beautiful laid-back house-tune 'Gabriel' to Roni Sizes jazzy drum'n bass-cut 'It's Jazzy'. Though a couple of the tracks on the full-track-disc sounds a little old, banal and ugly (especially The Freestyler's boring big-beats tune) you get served a great load of different styles. From drum'n bass to pure electro. And that's a good thing. It certainly serves as good PR for the club. Now, that's the first disc. The second disc, the mix, can't be described with words. It's an hour of pure electro-house/techno pleasure from head to tail and it has to be heard to be believed. Hail to Mr.C and Layo, for putting together one of the best mixes I've heard the last five years. Hurrah! | 11 | [
"This double album is an insane compilation made up of music from the most successful of the London club 'The End's many different nights.",
"On disc one you get everything from Les Rythmes Digitales' retro-80's-synth-disco-sound, through Roy Davis Junior's beautiful laid-back house-tune 'Gabriel' to Roni Sizes jazzy drum'n bass-cut 'It's Jazzy'.",
"Though a couple of the tracks on the full-track-disc sounds a little old, banal and ugly (especially The Freestyler's boring big-beats tune) you get served a great load of different styles.",
"From drum'n bass to pure electro.",
"And that's a good thing.",
"It certainly serves as good PR for the club.",
"Now, that's the first disc.",
"The second disc, the mix, can't be described with words.",
"It's an hour of pure electro-house/techno pleasure from head to tail and it has to be heard to be believed.",
"Hail to Mr.C and Layo, for putting together one of the best mixes I've heard the last five years.",
"Hurrah!"
] |
2 | Amy Ray out on her own | While Ms Amy Ray is one half of the dynamic duo: The Indigo Girls do not expect an Indigo girls type recording. Ms Ray has stripped down to the bare rock basics of two guitars, bass and drums. She has recreated the great tradition of the garage band (think neil Young and Nirvanna). Not only that but the music and playing shows that she is having a really good time doing it! I saw her in washington, D.C. and she broke a string. normally not a problem she just hands the guitar to a techie and gets a new one to carry on. well, this time she told the audience to talk amongst yourselves while she went and got another string and replaced it on stage! I have not seen that since high school. That is a bare minimum tour and she rocked out! this recording truly captures the spirit and sound of the tour. What we heard is what is on this recording. I recommend this recording to anyone who remembers great live recordings such as the James Gang and The Who. | 12 | [
"While Ms Amy Ray is one half of the dynamic duo: The Indigo Girls do not expect an Indigo girls type recording.",
"Ms Ray has stripped down to the bare rock basics of two guitars, bass and drums.",
"She has recreated the great tradition of the garage band (think neil Young and Nirvanna).",
"Not only that but the music and playing shows that she is having a really good time doing it!",
"I saw her in washington, D.C. and she broke a string.",
"normally not a problem she just hands the guitar to a techie and gets a new one to carry on.",
"well, this time she told the audience to talk amongst yourselves while she went and got another string and replaced it on stage!",
"I have not seen that since high school.",
"That is a bare minimum tour and she rocked out!",
"this recording truly captures the spirit and sound of the tour.",
"What we heard is what is on this recording.",
"I recommend this recording to anyone who remembers great live recordings such as the James Gang and The Who."
] |
1 | Disney dual screen portable dvd player--poor buy | I purchased a Disney dual screen portable dvd player from Target. I was not given the option of an extended warranty. The player worked well for my twin grandsons, keeping them occupied for long car trips. The problem is, it only worked for about 5 months. The second screen has lines through it and is not usable. One screen for two children in car seats is not sufficient. I took it back to the Target store of purchase, and was given a number for the Starlight Company for manufacturer warranty. Neither the manufacturer or Target would offer any compensation, as the warranty is for only 90 days. A poor return on an investment of $179.00. I will not purchase another Disney product, nor will I purchase electronics at Target. All personnel I talked with were polite, but no one would stand behind the product. | 11 | [
"I purchased a Disney dual screen portable dvd player from Target.",
"I was not given the option of an extended warranty.",
"The player worked well for my twin grandsons, keeping them occupied for long car trips.",
"The problem is, it only worked for about 5 months.",
"The second screen has lines through it and is not usable.",
"One screen for two children in car seats is not sufficient.",
"I took it back to the Target store of purchase, and was given a number for the Starlight Company for manufacturer warranty.",
"Neither the manufacturer or Target would offer any compensation, as the warranty is for only 90 days.",
"A poor return on an investment of $179.00.",
"I will not purchase another Disney product, nor will I purchase electronics at Target.",
"All personnel I talked with were polite, but no one would stand behind the product."
] |
1 | Are You All Crazy??? | Have any of you EVER been educated on newborns, infants, and children??????[...]Read this...These are articles and blogs posted by people who actually have degrees and research published in this area. People who write books on the developing child and what they are and are NOT capable of. I am a Christian. I am a mother. I work with and educate young children. This book is NOT the way to rear your child. While some of the principles stand for older children, this is in no way the right way to "train" a baby. You do not "train" infants. I have read a multitude of parenting books. This one is full of garbage. My source? My ACTUAL education on the developing newborn to adult biologically, cognitively, and psychosocially. | 13 | [
"Have any of you EVER been educated on newborns, infants, and children???",
"???",
"[...]Read this...These are articles and blogs posted by people who actually have degrees and research published in this area.",
"People who write books on the developing child and what they are and are NOT capable of.",
"I am a Christian.",
"I am a mother.",
"I work with and educate young children.",
"This book is NOT the way to rear your child.",
"While some of the principles stand for older children, this is in no way the right way to \"train\" a baby.",
"You do not \"train\" infants.",
"I have read a multitude of parenting books.",
"This one is full of garbage.",
"My source?",
"My ACTUAL education on the developing newborn to adult biologically, cognitively, and psychosocially."
] |
1 | Not what I expected | When I first listened to Janet's new CD, I was totally turned off. For one thing, when does profane language become "artistic"? There are other ways to tell a man how you want him to ... you in a song. This just sounds nasty and mediocre. Her vocals sound absolutely terrible this time out. I guess she lost her Midas touch after Rene Elizondo stopped co-writing with Janet. "Son Of A Gun" is one of the most painful listens I have experienced recently. And I though listening to Robbie Williams rap was painful.Only a few cuts are worthy such as "All For You" and "Doesn't Really Matter". Even those cuts get tired after a while. Janet really needed to take some more time off because the wait for "All For You" wasn't worth it and the media hype (do you remember the all star tribute to her on MTV?) was baloney.If you are a hard core Janet fan, buy this, but if you love good pop music, don't even bother with this piece of garbage. Flush!!! | 13 | [
"When I first listened to Janet's new CD, I was totally turned off.",
"For one thing, when does profane language become \"artistic\"?",
"There are other ways to tell a man how you want him to ... you in a song.",
"This just sounds nasty and mediocre.",
"Her vocals sound absolutely terrible this time out.",
"I guess she lost her Midas touch after Rene Elizondo stopped co-writing with Janet.",
"\"Son Of A Gun\" is one of the most painful listens I have experienced recently.",
"And I though listening to Robbie Williams rap was painful.Only a few cuts are worthy such as \"All For You\" and \"Doesn't Really Matter\".",
"Even those cuts get tired after a while.",
"Janet really needed to take some more time off because the wait for \"All For You\" wasn't worth it and the media hype (do you remember the all star tribute to her on MTV?",
") was baloney.If you are a hard core Janet fan, buy this, but if you love good pop music, don't even bother with this piece of garbage.",
"Flush!!!"
] |
2 | storm front | By far, the best thing about this book is the first person narration by Harry Dresden. He is an instanly likeable character. He admits he has problems with women, but he somehow seems endearing. His sense of humor is just right; even in the face of death, Harry comes through with some jokes. He is serious about being a wizard but also realizes the craziness of it all.Butcher weaves three storylines together quite nicely, and one can't help but root for Harry. I wasn't so crazy about his love interest, Susan. Maybe she wasn't developed enough. I very much enjoyed Harry's cat, Mister, who drinks coke and eats steak sandwiches. The plot stays focused on the mystery and doesn't meander off course. There always seems to be a point to Harry's actions. I waited far too long to start this series b/c I was worried about a male voice being the main character. Though I am a female, I was instanly drawn to Harry. | 12 | [
"By far, the best thing about this book is the first person narration by Harry Dresden.",
"He is an instanly likeable character.",
"He admits he has problems with women, but he somehow seems endearing.",
"His sense of humor is just right; even in the face of death, Harry comes through with some jokes.",
"He is serious about being a wizard but also realizes the craziness of it all.Butcher weaves three storylines together quite nicely, and one can't help but root for Harry.",
"I wasn't so crazy about his love interest, Susan.",
"Maybe she wasn't developed enough.",
"I very much enjoyed Harry's cat, Mister, who drinks coke and eats steak sandwiches.",
"The plot stays focused on the mystery and doesn't meander off course.",
"There always seems to be a point to Harry's actions.",
"I waited far too long to start this series b/c I was worried about a male voice being the main character.",
"Though I am a female, I was instanly drawn to Harry."
] |
1 | DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA! | I made the mistake of purchasing this camera even after reading the reviews on how fragile it is. Believe me, this is a VERY fragile camera. It takes great images but... I went through great pains to care for this camera. I put a clear film over the LCD screen to protect it from scratches and bought a padded case for it. I had this camera in the case in a daypack on a boat when somebody else on the boat accidentally kicked the backpack and moved it about six inches. The next time I went to use the camera the LCD wouldn't work. I sent it to CASIO and received a $93.25 bill for the repairs. Granted, it's not really the manufacturers fault HOWEVER I saw the padded backpack get kicked and it wasn't very hard. This camera cannot take ANY abuse no matter how slight. Read some of the other comments regarding this and do youself a favor. Do not buy this camera. | 12 | [
"I made the mistake of purchasing this camera even after reading the reviews on how fragile it is.",
"Believe me, this is a VERY fragile camera.",
"It takes great images but... I went through great pains to care for this camera.",
"I put a clear film over the LCD screen to protect it from scratches and bought a padded case for it.",
"I had this camera in the case in a daypack on a boat when somebody else on the boat accidentally kicked the backpack and moved it about six inches.",
"The next time I went to use the camera the LCD wouldn't work.",
"I sent it to CASIO and received a $93.25 bill for the repairs.",
"Granted, it's not really the manufacturers fault HOWEVER I saw the padded backpack get kicked and it wasn't very hard.",
"This camera cannot take ANY abuse no matter how slight.",
"Read some of the other comments regarding this and do youself a favor.",
"Do not buy this camera."
] |
2 | I couldn't stop thinking about it. | I watched this movie when it was on TV one night. This was when I hadn't even heard the bad reviews. After it was done I just sat there. Ususally, I can tell I really like a movie by the way it sticks with me. Throughout the whole week, I couldn't stop thinking about it and I knew I had to get it.The acting was fantastic. Sure the plot was well..stupid. But I can't really take any movie with aliens seriously. The reason it only recieved 4 stars was because the ending was awful. I really hate it when a great movie is ruined by the ending. But, what are you going to do? If you are a Johnny Depp fan then you will enjoy this movie. Like I said, the acting was great, the mood was suspenseful and it really stuck with me. That ending is just an unfortunate circumstance. | 13 | [
"I watched this movie when it was on TV one night.",
"This was when I hadn't even heard the bad reviews.",
"After it was done I just sat there.",
"Ususally, I can tell I really like a movie by the way it sticks with me.",
"Throughout the whole week, I couldn't stop thinking about it and I knew I had to get it.The acting was fantastic.",
"Sure the plot was well..stupid.",
"But I can't really take any movie with aliens seriously.",
"The reason it only recieved 4 stars was because the ending was awful.",
"I really hate it when a great movie is ruined by the ending.",
"But, what are you going to do?",
"If you are a Johnny Depp fan then you will enjoy this movie.",
"Like I said, the acting was great, the mood was suspenseful and it really stuck with me.",
"That ending is just an unfortunate circumstance."
] |
1 | Doesn't heat evenly...sticks to the bottom! Nonstick is thin. | I had the older version of this 6 quart nonstick slow cooker, and it was 100% better than this one. I should have returned this rather than keep it. I don't know if it is because of the stainless on the outside, but this cooker doesn't heat evenly at all. The temperature knob jumps by itself, too! Nice feature...NOT! The nonstick coating is VERY THIN, and things do stick to the bottom of it. I've never used metal utensils with this pan, yet the coating is peeling off. I say, don't buy it! It is very hard to control the heat to a good simmer, and with the jumping temperature knob, it really makes things worse. I would not trust leaving this alone in my home without supervision. So to sum it up...food sticks on the bottom, doesn't heat evenly, temperature control knob moves on its own, nonstick coating is thin and cheap, and peels off. This is an insult to the West Bend name! | 12 | [
"I had the older version of this 6 quart nonstick slow cooker, and it was 100% better than this one.",
"I should have returned this rather than keep it.",
"I don't know if it is because of the stainless on the outside, but this cooker doesn't heat evenly at all.",
"The temperature knob jumps by itself, too!",
"Nice feature...NOT!",
"The nonstick coating is VERY THIN, and things do stick to the bottom of it.",
"I've never used metal utensils with this pan, yet the coating is peeling off.",
"I say, don't buy it!",
"It is very hard to control the heat to a good simmer, and with the jumping temperature knob, it really makes things worse.",
"I would not trust leaving this alone in my home without supervision.",
"So to sum it up...food sticks on the bottom, doesn't heat evenly, temperature control knob moves on its own, nonstick coating is thin and cheap, and peels off.",
"This is an insult to the West Bend name!"
] |
1 | Panasonic = fail | I purchase this Iron 9 months ago. As of today the iron shorted out. We thought it might have been the socket, but it was plugged into a surge protector, which is still working. We hardly use this iron in the last 9 months. My older iron still works, but had some rust on it. That is why we got this iron. We loved the retractable card and how you could take out the tank to fill up the water on this model. It made life easier. This was a good iron until it failed today. I was going to send it back to panasonic to get it repaired, but it would cost me more to ship it back unstead of buying a new iron. Good luck with this iron. | 11 | [
"I purchase this Iron 9 months ago.",
"As of today the iron shorted out.",
"We thought it might have been the socket, but it was plugged into a surge protector, which is still working.",
"We hardly use this iron in the last 9 months.",
"My older iron still works, but had some rust on it.",
"That is why we got this iron.",
"We loved the retractable card and how you could take out the tank to fill up the water on this model.",
"It made life easier.",
"This was a good iron until it failed today.",
"I was going to send it back to panasonic to get it repaired, but it would cost me more to ship it back unstead of buying a new iron.",
"Good luck with this iron."
] |
1 | Did the reasearch and very dissapointed Good Info for you | I live in bush Alaska and teacher housing is great but the mattress not always the best. I searched for a long time to get the best price and quality. Price is good but expected quality, not really. I found out you want a foam topper that is four pounds, you are to base the thickness 1-5 inches on your weight. So, I got three inches because my husband and I weight 209 & 250. I just didn't get the comfort I was searching for its very firm. I did have friends that got four inches and recommend that they about same weight as us. Brand unknown.No problem with smell I sprayed it with vinegar and had no issues. I had to do that to get the smoker smell out of my apartment and it worked great with the mattress topper. I did buy a king and cut off extra for my queen bed.Make sure you do your research. I can't tell you about if its warm elements you may read b/c we live in Alaska. No heat issues. | 12 | [
"I live in bush Alaska and teacher housing is great but the mattress not always the best.",
"I searched for a long time to get the best price and quality.",
"Price is good but expected quality, not really.",
"I found out you want a foam topper that is four pounds, you are to base the thickness 1-5 inches on your weight.",
"So, I got three inches because my husband and I weight 209 & 250.",
"I just didn't get the comfort I was searching for its very firm.",
"I did have friends that got four inches and recommend that they about same weight as us.",
"Brand unknown.No problem with smell I sprayed it with vinegar and had no issues.",
"I had to do that to get the smoker smell out of my apartment and it worked great with the mattress topper.",
"I did buy a king and cut off extra for my queen bed.Make sure you do your research.",
"I can't tell you about if its warm elements you may read b/c we live in Alaska.",
"No heat issues."
] |
1 | could be improved | I am in my sixties and wear both glasses and hearing aids. What sold me on this clock was the 2 inch display. I can see what time it is without my glasses. This is the only positive thing I can say about this clock. The display is bright and in a dark bedroom it's too bright. There is no dimmer switch. When the alarm goes off you have to manually turn it off by flipping a switch to the off position. The switch is on the back of the unit and I need my glasses to see which button it is. And as far as the alarm goes, I can barely hear it without my hearing aids and I don't wear them to bed. As my job requires that I get up before the crack of dawn, I can't afford to sleep through it's oh so tiny beep-beep. If you want to see the time from accross the room, I say go for it. But, if you need the daylight scared into you like I do, get something else. | 12 | [
"I am in my sixties and wear both glasses and hearing aids.",
"What sold me on this clock was the 2 inch display.",
"I can see what time it is without my glasses.",
"This is the only positive thing I can say about this clock.",
"The display is bright and in a dark bedroom it's too bright.",
"There is no dimmer switch.",
"When the alarm goes off you have to manually turn it off by flipping a switch to the off position.",
"The switch is on the back of the unit and I need my glasses to see which button it is.",
"And as far as the alarm goes, I can barely hear it without my hearing aids and I don't wear them to bed.",
"As my job requires that I get up before the crack of dawn, I can't afford to sleep through it's oh so tiny beep-beep.",
"If you want to see the time from accross the room, I say go for it.",
"But, if you need the daylight scared into you like I do, get something else."
] |
2 | Must have for any serious listener of music | Another review here has hit the nail on the head. The key word is: SIMPLICITY. . . in its truest form. The other key words are BEAUTY and TRUTH. (Where I have heard that before, Keats lovers?) Murolo takes us through an often familiar repetoire of Italian favorites in a manner that cannot be surpassed. This is music at its most pure. There is no more poignant version of O Sole Mio than his, just a voice and classical guitar. Any serious music listener should have this moving and essential CD. This is MUSIC. | 12 | [
"Another review here has hit the nail on the head.",
"The key word is: SIMPLICITY.",
".",
".",
"in its truest form.",
"The other key words are BEAUTY and TRUTH.",
"(Where I have heard that before, Keats lovers?",
") Murolo takes us through an often familiar repetoire of Italian favorites in a manner that cannot be surpassed.",
"This is music at its most pure.",
"There is no more poignant version of O Sole Mio than his, just a voice and classical guitar.",
"Any serious music listener should have this moving and essential CD.",
"This is MUSIC."
] |
2 | Very good | Another great batch of songs, almost half are of Under The Buses/Bee Thousand caliber. Ric Ocasek didn't ruin it; does have a big overdriven guitar sound, jumps out of the (commercial radio? is there a hit?) speakers, blah blah blah. Not much more "produced" than Mag Earwhig! Best tracks: Things That I Will Keep, Strumpet Eye, Wrecking Now, Surgical Focus, Unmarketed Product. Some dirge-like, weird, vaguely-early-GBV stuff too (In Stitches), sort of like Kid Marine with "pro" production. Any GBV fan will like this album. Newcomers go to Under The Bushes Under The Stars, Bee Thousand, Propeller, & Alien Lanes. I'd love to see Robert Pollard find a nice middle ground between his instant pop genius and his weird, Wire/early Genesis/prog, etc. side... that will be his true masterpiece. | 11 | [
"Another great batch of songs, almost half are of Under The Buses/Bee Thousand caliber.",
"Ric Ocasek didn't ruin it; does have a big overdriven guitar sound, jumps out of the (commercial radio?",
"is there a hit?",
") speakers, blah blah blah.",
"Not much more \"produced\" than Mag Earwhig!",
"Best tracks: Things That I Will Keep, Strumpet Eye, Wrecking Now, Surgical Focus, Unmarketed Product.",
"Some dirge-like, weird, vaguely-early-GBV stuff too (In Stitches), sort of like Kid Marine with \"pro\" production.",
"Any GBV fan will like this album.",
"Newcomers go to Under The Bushes Under The Stars, Bee Thousand, Propeller, & Alien Lanes.",
"I'd love to see Robert Pollard find a nice middle ground between his instant pop genius and his weird, Wire/early Genesis/prog, etc.",
"side... that will be his true masterpiece."
] |
1 | Wait for the sequel | This book is about a computer game. One that I have loved, and became my favorite one. The problem is that this is something I already knew. Its kind of boring to read if you already know how it ends. My suggestion is to wait for the 2nd book. For Mr. Feist.. I still loved youre writing. You're a truly gifted writer. I know because I am too a writer and I know how hard it is to create a great plot. But if you're planning to write a 2nd book about a game also (Return to Krondor) than I suggest you don't. Though I loved Return to Krondor I'll surely stay away if the 2nd book is also a review of a computer game. The great thing about the book is the Feist touch. You can see how a great writer sets up a plot, develop a character, and many more things. There is only one thing about Feist I can tell... that he is one hell of a writer. Thumbs up. | 15 | [
"This book is about a computer game.",
"One that I have loved, and became my favorite one.",
"The problem is that this is something I already knew.",
"Its kind of boring to read if you already know how it ends.",
"My suggestion is to wait for the 2nd book.",
"For Mr.",
"Feist..",
"I still loved youre writing.",
"You're a truly gifted writer.",
"I know because I am too a writer and I know how hard it is to create a great plot.",
"But if you're planning to write a 2nd book about a game also (Return to Krondor) than I suggest you don't.",
"Though I loved Return to Krondor I'll surely stay away if the 2nd book is also a review of a computer game.",
"The great thing about the book is the Feist touch.",
"You can see how a great writer sets up a plot, develop a character, and many more things.",
"There is only one thing about Feist I can tell... that he is one hell of a writer.",
"Thumbs up."
] |
2 | My Favorite "Pirate" | I have to admit, I originally went to see the Pirates of the Caribbean because I wanted to see Orlando Bloom. But when I saw that Johnny Depp appeared, his careless and casual way attracted everyone to him. He was witty and funny-looking, making me one of the millions of the fans obsessed with Johnny Depp. On the other side Orlando was an expert swordsman and later he and Johnny Depp made the perfect pirate pair. Also Orlando Bloom has wonderful love with the heroine. I have to talk some about the skeletons because they are so powerful. They got cursed from the missing coins, so they must find the coins and correct them; otherwise they would never die, so they gave lots troubles to Johnny and Orlando. So it made the story became more interesting. Formerly I never liked a role so quickly and so profoundly as Johnny Depp's role. So it's a recommended movie for anyone who likes action, humor and adventure, and it's a good entertaining movie. I hope you will enjoy it. | 11 | [
"I have to admit, I originally went to see the Pirates of the Caribbean because I wanted to see Orlando Bloom.",
"But when I saw that Johnny Depp appeared, his careless and casual way attracted everyone to him.",
"He was witty and funny-looking, making me one of the millions of the fans obsessed with Johnny Depp.",
"On the other side Orlando was an expert swordsman and later he and Johnny Depp made the perfect pirate pair.",
"Also Orlando Bloom has wonderful love with the heroine.",
"I have to talk some about the skeletons because they are so powerful.",
"They got cursed from the missing coins, so they must find the coins and correct them; otherwise they would never die, so they gave lots troubles to Johnny and Orlando.",
"So it made the story became more interesting.",
"Formerly I never liked a role so quickly and so profoundly as Johnny Depp's role.",
"So it's a recommended movie for anyone who likes action, humor and adventure, and it's a good entertaining movie.",
"I hope you will enjoy it."
] |
1 | Smart Media is a poor choice | Nice camera. It'd be on my list if it only used Compact Flash memory cards. Smart Media is much smaller in capacity (128mb vs over 1000mb). This is a very important consideration when looking at any camera which produces such large image files. Smart Media isn't very smart. Since unlike Compact Flash it has no onboard controller. (meaning fatal error happen much more often). Transfer speed is much slower. How long do you wish to wait between shots? The slower the memory card, the longer the wait. And including a measly 16mb memory stick is a JOKE on a 4 megapixel camera. It can hold 2-3 raw images. Also in a camera costing this much, rechargable batteries and a charger should be standard (and for many other cameras it is). | 13 | [
"Nice camera.",
"It'd be on my list if it only used Compact Flash memory cards.",
"Smart Media is much smaller in capacity (128mb vs over 1000mb).",
"This is a very important consideration when looking at any camera which produces such large image files.",
"Smart Media isn't very smart.",
"Since unlike Compact Flash it has no onboard controller.",
"(meaning fatal error happen much more often).",
"Transfer speed is much slower.",
"How long do you wish to wait between shots?",
"The slower the memory card, the longer the wait.",
"And including a measly 16mb memory stick is a JOKE on a 4 megapixel camera.",
"It can hold 2-3 raw images.",
"Also in a camera costing this much, rechargable batteries and a charger should be standard (and for many other cameras it is)."
] |
2 | Not All Cutoff Saw are Created Equal | Out of the box Milwaukee quality is a joy to work with. Soft start motor is great. Adjustable fence is a great feature, though I use it very little. Miter adjustment is the best design I've seen. 2 x 2 x 1/4" walled tubing will put a strain on any cutoff saw and the Milwaukee motor did smoke up on the tail end of the cut. Motor must be given time to cool and cuts have to be done slowly. These saw are not replacements for horizontal band saws. The spark catcher is well designed. Vise has to be fully closed for saw to locked closed for transport. Generous sized based makes for easey positioning. Cutoff saws in general wear down the wheel diameter and limit the cut capacity adding expense to production work. | 11 | [
"Out of the box Milwaukee quality is a joy to work with.",
"Soft start motor is great.",
"Adjustable fence is a great feature, though I use it very little.",
"Miter adjustment is the best design I've seen.",
"2 x 2 x 1/4\" walled tubing will put a strain on any cutoff saw and the Milwaukee motor did smoke up on the tail end of the cut.",
"Motor must be given time to cool and cuts have to be done slowly.",
"These saw are not replacements for horizontal band saws.",
"The spark catcher is well designed.",
"Vise has to be fully closed for saw to locked closed for transport.",
"Generous sized based makes for easey positioning.",
"Cutoff saws in general wear down the wheel diameter and limit the cut capacity adding expense to production work."
] |
1 | No more Money upgrades for me | Last year I had to recreate my Money file when upgrading to Money 2005 due to a file conversion problem. It was a major pain but I wrote it off to a "one-time" error. This year I downloaded the trial version before paying out for the new version. Glad I tried it first. It doesn't work. Any online payments with brackets in the name (Money's silly way of differentiating two payees with the same name) refuse to work. And, of course, customer support won't help me since it is a trial version. They won't even tell me if my problem is a known problem. The rep told me to buy the full version if I want customer support. Why in the world would I buy a broken product? So I went back to Money 2005 and my online payments work again. That's it. I'm done. No more upgrades of Money. When I need new features I will switch to Quicken. | 15 | [
"Last year I had to recreate my Money file when upgrading to Money 2005 due to a file conversion problem.",
"It was a major pain but I wrote it off to a \"one-time\" error.",
"This year I downloaded the trial version before paying out for the new version.",
"Glad I tried it first.",
"It doesn't work.",
"Any online payments with brackets in the name (Money's silly way of differentiating two payees with the same name) refuse to work.",
"And, of course, customer support won't help me since it is a trial version.",
"They won't even tell me if my problem is a known problem.",
"The rep told me to buy the full version if I want customer support.",
"Why in the world would I buy a broken product?",
"So I went back to Money 2005 and my online payments work again.",
"That's it.",
"I'm done.",
"No more upgrades of Money.",
"When I need new features I will switch to Quicken."
] |
1 | An insult to all mothers | I'm always surprised that most of these sleep books are written by men who do not have any of the nurturing hormones or behaviors deeply ingrained in them like moms do. Especially moms who are breastfeeding. Our hormones will not permit us to let our babies cry for even 1 minute! MOMS - Beware of books (by men)that tell you what you *should* do. These quick-fix solutions are all just variations of the old cry-it-out method. Congrats - you've learned to shut your kid up, but at what cost?!?! If you don't want to deal with this, don't have a child. Yes, it's frustrating when your baby won't sleep but that's how kids were designed. Quick fix solutions at the child's expense are cruel and short-sighted. The scare tactics of what will happen to your baby if he misses a nap are ridiculous. Don't let your children cry. It's cruel. Babies will get all the sleep they need, in their own way and on their own terms. | 13 | [
"I'm always surprised that most of these sleep books are written by men who do not have any of the nurturing hormones or behaviors deeply ingrained in them like moms do.",
"Especially moms who are breastfeeding.",
"Our hormones will not permit us to let our babies cry for even 1 minute!",
"MOMS - Beware of books (by men)that tell you what you *should* do.",
"These quick-fix solutions are all just variations of the old cry-it-out method.",
"Congrats - you've learned to shut your kid up, but at what cost?!?",
"!",
"If you don't want to deal with this, don't have a child.",
"Yes, it's frustrating when your baby won't sleep but that's how kids were designed.",
"Quick fix solutions at the child's expense are cruel and short-sighted.",
"The scare tactics of what will happen to your baby if he misses a nap are ridiculous.",
"Don't let your children cry.",
"It's cruel.",
"Babies will get all the sleep they need, in their own way and on their own terms."
] |
1 | ONE OF THE SLOWEST MOVING BOOKS I'VE EVER READ! | How did this book ever get published? It was the most boring thing that I've read this year. The entire book is about 474 pages. Just imagine wasting all that time for nothing. I believe that this novel should be considered general fiction and nothing more. There was some romance in it, but hardly any suspense. It just went on and on. The main characters went to about a thousand dinner parties and banquets. That took up about 75 pages in all! Nothing exciting happened at all until about page 250. But don't get me wrong, Laura Van Wormer is a good writer, because I'm reading "Talk" and loving it! Just trust me, save your money on "Just For The Summer."Brad Stonecipher | 13 | [
"How did this book ever get published?",
"It was the most boring thing that I've read this year.",
"The entire book is about 474 pages.",
"Just imagine wasting all that time for nothing.",
"I believe that this novel should be considered general fiction and nothing more.",
"There was some romance in it, but hardly any suspense.",
"It just went on and on.",
"The main characters went to about a thousand dinner parties and banquets.",
"That took up about 75 pages in all!",
"Nothing exciting happened at all until about page 250.",
"But don't get me wrong, Laura Van Wormer is a good writer, because I'm reading \"Talk\" and loving it!",
"Just trust me, save your money on \"Just For The Summer.\"Brad Stonecipher"
] |
2 | It grew on me... | As a new listener to Nevermore, I didn't really have any idea what they sounded like, nor any huge expectations. So, I guess you could say im a non-biast reviewer from that perspective. All I knew going into my first listen was hype I have heard here, and there online.Well I have to say my first couple listens, I wasn't impressed that much. I mean, don't get me wrong, I caught a nice riff here, and a nice drum roll there, but I found the vocals a little opera-ish. I really only enjoyed, maybe 2 or 3 songs on this record. After maybe a couple more listens I still didn't think too much of it. Put it away for a while... then about a week ago I threw it in the old CD player, and it really just clicked. I really enjoy this album overall from start to finish. There are some things I find hard to enjoy, but overall I would say this is worth buying if you enjoy "prog=-metal". I would say if you like Opeth, Dream Theater, etc. pick it up, you might enjoy it. | 11 | [
"As a new listener to Nevermore, I didn't really have any idea what they sounded like, nor any huge expectations.",
"So, I guess you could say im a non-biast reviewer from that perspective.",
"All I knew going into my first listen was hype I have heard here, and there online.Well I have to say my first couple listens, I wasn't impressed that much.",
"I mean, don't get me wrong, I caught a nice riff here, and a nice drum roll there, but I found the vocals a little opera-ish.",
"I really only enjoyed, maybe 2 or 3 songs on this record.",
"After maybe a couple more listens I still didn't think too much of it.",
"Put it away for a while... then about a week ago I threw it in the old CD player, and it really just clicked.",
"I really enjoy this album overall from start to finish.",
"There are some things I find hard to enjoy, but overall I would say this is worth buying if you enjoy \"prog=-metal\".",
"I would say if you like Opeth, Dream Theater, etc.",
"pick it up, you might enjoy it."
] |
2 | SEE POULENC PLAY PIANO! | How would you like to see Francis Poulenc play the piano? How about him playing the second part in this Duo Piano Concerto? Do you like the second movement, the slow one? Did you realize that melody is from a Mozart piano concerto? Look at Poulenc's hand position! With such huge hands he is still careful about rounding his fingers. Jacques Fevrier is playing the first part and his technique is flawless. How about Poulenc reading from his own sheet music?! - he doesn't know his own piano concerto by heart! Don't you wish you could have hung out with him? Gee, I have always heard he was lots of fun.This is a wonderful DVD - if you like the music of Poulenc, it is a MUST HAVE. | 11 | [
"How would you like to see Francis Poulenc play the piano?",
"How about him playing the second part in this Duo Piano Concerto?",
"Do you like the second movement, the slow one?",
"Did you realize that melody is from a Mozart piano concerto?",
"Look at Poulenc's hand position!",
"With such huge hands he is still careful about rounding his fingers.",
"Jacques Fevrier is playing the first part and his technique is flawless.",
"How about Poulenc reading from his own sheet music?!",
"- he doesn't know his own piano concerto by heart!",
"Don't you wish you could have hung out with him?",
"Gee, I have always heard he was lots of fun.This is a wonderful DVD - if you like the music of Poulenc, it is a MUST HAVE."
] |
2 | Morrison, a Feast of Friends | Great pictures! Some of them I have never seen before and I am a collector of all things Jim Morrison. The written part might have been "fudged" a little. It contains interviews of people who knew Jim and were close to him, but, excludes The Doors (Ray, Robby, and John) stating that the other Doors have already had their say about Jim. I found this a little disappointing. The book seems a little biased against the other Doors who I believe did genuinally love Jim with all his different moods and personas. Some of the interviews mysteriously sound alike (even using the same words and phrasing). . . I am not sure what to make of this. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in Jim, though, because the photos are excellent and some very rare. The pictures more than make up for the questionable accuracy of the interviews. | 12 | [
"Great pictures!",
"Some of them I have never seen before and I am a collector of all things Jim Morrison.",
"The written part might have been \"fudged\" a little.",
"It contains interviews of people who knew Jim and were close to him, but, excludes The Doors (Ray, Robby, and John) stating that the other Doors have already had their say about Jim.",
"I found this a little disappointing.",
"The book seems a little biased against the other Doors who I believe did genuinally love Jim with all his different moods and personas.",
"Some of the interviews mysteriously sound alike (even using the same words and phrasing).",
".",
".",
"I am not sure what to make of this.",
"I would recommend this book to anyone interested in Jim, though, because the photos are excellent and some very rare.",
"The pictures more than make up for the questionable accuracy of the interviews."
] |
2 | It has a nice nose (Certainly not "sawdust", whoever said that!) | Yes, the "sawdust" thing is N-V-T-S, NUTS! This is good coffee with a pretty full taste in addition to the good nose. The nose has absolutely no notes of non-arabica coffee like Rhymes-With-Smafeway O-Organics (and not Fair-Trade, either). I am comparing this also to Yuban, which if you make a latte type drink with is actually excellent. Yuban is, however, not Fair-Trade coffee, and the organic version--when you can even find it, which is almost never--is not as good sometimes. Don't know why, and it wouldn't be Fair-Trade like Cafe Altura, anyway. So I'm happy. What I suspect is that what I'd want to do is to mix this half and half withCafe Altura Organic Coffee, Colombian Dark, Whole Bean, 32-Ounce Bag(4.5 Stars, 27 Reviews). I think that would be even better for me. Not sure because I haven't tried it yet, but plan to try very soon. Enjoy! | 11 | [
"Yes, the \"sawdust\" thing is N-V-T-S, NUTS!",
"This is good coffee with a pretty full taste in addition to the good nose.",
"The nose has absolutely no notes of non-arabica coffee like Rhymes-With-Smafeway O-Organics (and not Fair-Trade, either).",
"I am comparing this also to Yuban, which if you make a latte type drink with is actually excellent.",
"Yuban is, however, not Fair-Trade coffee, and the organic version--when you can even find it, which is almost never--is not as good sometimes.",
"Don't know why, and it wouldn't be Fair-Trade like Cafe Altura, anyway.",
"So I'm happy.",
"What I suspect is that what I'd want to do is to mix this half and half withCafe Altura Organic Coffee, Colombian Dark, Whole Bean, 32-Ounce Bag(4.5 Stars, 27 Reviews).",
"I think that would be even better for me.",
"Not sure because I haven't tried it yet, but plan to try very soon.",
"Enjoy!"
] |
1 | Smells like someone passed gas! | Stink-o-rama! This is one of the worst(and unintentionally funny) movies I've seen in quite some time. Gawd! The acting (or lack thereof) was apparent from start to finish. MIB? Hahahahahaha. No way. These guys would have you rolling on the floor instead of running for your life! In short then...if you want a good laugh this movie is for you...otherwise, go to your dentist. Nuff said...Edit: I decided to watch this movie again and it was worse that the first time (full of laughs though). Save your money! | 11 | [
"Stink-o-rama!",
"This is one of the worst(and unintentionally funny) movies I've seen in quite some time.",
"Gawd!",
"The acting (or lack thereof) was apparent from start to finish.",
"MIB?",
"Hahahahahaha.",
"No way.",
"These guys would have you rolling on the floor instead of running for your life!",
"In short then...if you want a good laugh this movie is for you...otherwise, go to your dentist.",
"Nuff said...Edit: I decided to watch this movie again and it was worse that the first time (full of laughs though).",
"Save your money!"
] |
2 | Contemporary Realism from the New, New South | Imagine Joseph Conrad. Imagine Joseph Conrad influenced by Octavio Paz and Reinhold Niebuhr with some of the Southern storytelling gifts of Pat Conroy sprinkled about. Imagine Joseph Conrad with these influences and a good sense of psychopharmacology, Vietnam and the 1960s. I'm being grand and playful, but Discovering the World is more grand and playful. Though its landscape is primarily American, its vision draws more from European and Latin visions. It has reach. It has spirit. Like its novella's central character, Robert C. Fitzgerald, it navigates the globe. It discovers. We discover. Read it.-David Kranes, author of Low Tide in the Desert, and The National Tree. | 11 | [
"Imagine Joseph Conrad.",
"Imagine Joseph Conrad influenced by Octavio Paz and Reinhold Niebuhr with some of the Southern storytelling gifts of Pat Conroy sprinkled about.",
"Imagine Joseph Conrad with these influences and a good sense of psychopharmacology, Vietnam and the 1960s.",
"I'm being grand and playful, but Discovering the World is more grand and playful.",
"Though its landscape is primarily American, its vision draws more from European and Latin visions.",
"It has reach.",
"It has spirit.",
"Like its novella's central character, Robert C.",
"Fitzgerald, it navigates the globe.",
"It discovers.",
"We discover.",
"Read it.-David Kranes, author of Low Tide in the Desert, and The National Tree."
] |
1 | Are you kidding me? | Are you kidding me? I have lived in Wallabees most of my life. I wore them back in 1970 up until 2000. Why on God's green Earth is the most minimalistic shoe $100.00? Especially, when it is made in China? I loved Wallabees, I don't know who Clark is, but they are bending you all forwards to pay that much money for a bare bones shoe. I'll stick to any shoe that I can find that is American. Sad state of affairs. I recently bought Caterpillar and Wolverines. Both were solely American, now parts of both shoes are part American and yet mostly from other countries. Even K-Swiss went down to communist labor. I am truly sickened by Clark going with a one-hundred plus price tag on a shoe that was adored by hippies for just being minimalistic foot-wear. Shame on you Clarks and I am truly sorry for those who just went with the flow. I am giving it a 2 because I like the shoe, but WAY TOO OVER-PRICED!!! | 15 | [
"Are you kidding me?",
"I have lived in Wallabees most of my life.",
"I wore them back in 1970 up until 2000.",
"Why on God's green Earth is the most minimalistic shoe $100.00?",
"Especially, when it is made in China?",
"I loved Wallabees, I don't know who Clark is, but they are bending you all forwards to pay that much money for a bare bones shoe.",
"I'll stick to any shoe that I can find that is American.",
"Sad state of affairs.",
"I recently bought Caterpillar and Wolverines.",
"Both were solely American, now parts of both shoes are part American and yet mostly from other countries.",
"Even K-Swiss went down to communist labor.",
"I am truly sickened by Clark going with a one-hundred plus price tag on a shoe that was adored by hippies for just being minimalistic foot-wear.",
"Shame on you Clarks and I am truly sorry for those who just went with the flow.",
"I am giving it a 2 because I like the shoe, but WAY TOO OVER-PRICED!!!"
] |
2 | Awesome. | Just received Avatar on Blu Ray and watched it on my surround sound system. This is the most awesome blu ray experience I've had yet with any movie. The picture is just stunning, with amazingly clear and vivid images. The audio is excellent! Both the audio and video on this movie are clearly a step above what most Blu Ray movies can provide. Avatar takes it to a new level. Regarding the other reviews- I think people need to review the product and express their gripes to the movie studio separately . The movie is great, and the Blu Ray experience is awesome. As with anything else you spend cash on, read before you buy. It clearly stated that this is just the movie, with nothing else included. I read it, and that's what I got. And it's great. For those who want to wait for the version with all the other features, go for it. If you don't want this one, then don't buy it!!! Overall...great Blu Ray. | 15 | [
"Just received Avatar on Blu Ray and watched it on my surround sound system.",
"This is the most awesome blu ray experience I've had yet with any movie.",
"The picture is just stunning, with amazingly clear and vivid images.",
"The audio is excellent!",
"Both the audio and video on this movie are clearly a step above what most Blu Ray movies can provide.",
"Avatar takes it to a new level.",
"Regarding the other reviews- I think people need to review the product and express their gripes to the movie studio separately.",
"The movie is great, and the Blu Ray experience is awesome.",
"As with anything else you spend cash on, read before you buy.",
"It clearly stated that this is just the movie, with nothing else included.",
"I read it, and that's what I got.",
"And it's great.",
"For those who want to wait for the version with all the other features, go for it.",
"If you don't want this one, then don't buy it!!!",
"Overall...great Blu Ray."
] |
2 | Track List | 1. Let Me Sleep2. Your Arms Tonight3. Think I've Finally4. Sweetness Here5. Fall In Love Again6. Went Your Way7. Can't You Understand8. Make The Most Of It9. Untrue10. The Other Side11. Woman Inbetween12. Woman Inbetween (Live)13. Wide Eyed And Blind14. I'm Alright | 15 | [
"1.",
"Let Me Sleep2.",
"Your Arms Tonight3.",
"Think I've Finally4.",
"Sweetness Here5.",
"Fall In Love Again6.",
"Went Your Way7.",
"Can't You Understand8.",
"Make The Most Of It9.",
"Untrue10.",
"The Other Side11.",
"Woman Inbetween12.",
"Woman Inbetween (Live)13.",
"Wide Eyed And Blind14.",
"I'm Alright"
] |
1 | When A Movie Viewer Falls | God-awful movie. I was first attrated to the movie at a popular video store because of the actors and the description on the movie sleeve. However, the description is a complete misrepresentation: "When a lonely housewife (Sharon Stone) faces the reality of her dying marriage to Gary (Timothy Hutton), she seeks comfort in unlawful and forbidden activities." Her role was minor and we see her shoplifting twice. On the front of the sleeve: "WHEN A MAN FALLS in the end . . . she got what she wanted." Well, I didn't see it coming and I never saw it coming because we don't really know what she wanted. Then, the final paragraph, "WHEN A MAN FALLS is a gripping psychological thriller sure to keep you mesmerized right up until the shocking end!" The only thing I wanted to grip was my own throat for putting myself through this unthrilling unpsychological bore of an incoherent mess. | 11 | [
"God-awful movie.",
"I was first attrated to the movie at a popular video store because of the actors and the description on the movie sleeve.",
"However, the description is a complete misrepresentation: \"When a lonely housewife (Sharon Stone) faces the reality of her dying marriage to Gary (Timothy Hutton), she seeks comfort in unlawful and forbidden activities.\" Her role was minor and we see her shoplifting twice.",
"On the front of the sleeve: \"WHEN A MAN FALLS in the end.",
".",
".",
"she got what she wanted.\" Well, I didn't see it coming and I never saw it coming because we don't really know what she wanted.",
"Then, the final paragraph, \"WHEN A MAN FALLS is a gripping psychological thriller sure to keep you mesmerized right up until the shocking end!",
"\" The only thing I wanted to grip was my own throat for putting myself through this unthrilling unpsychological bore of an incoherent mess."
] |
1 | Please Help me Understand.... | I need help. I would like to understand why it is okay for a lean women to be referred to as a "bitch" in ANY context, but GOD FORBID anyone ever say anything negative about an overweight one? Can you imagine a series of books titled "Fat Bitch" ....? I recently saw a movie where Beyonce played a housewife fighting with a single women who was having an affair with her husband. She said "I am going to wipe the floor with your skinny white ass". Can you imagine a movie today with a slim white woman saying that to an overweight black one? "I am going to wipe the floor with your fat black ass?" Never mind the racial issues, this post isn't about that. But it seems overweight women today think its okay to comment all the time on how "skinny" other women are, even to their faces, but would go ballistic if someone slim mentioned how fat they are. And now a whole line of books has been published with the phrase Skinny Bitch in the titles. Wow, talk about discrimination. | 11 | [
"I need help.",
"I would like to understand why it is okay for a lean women to be referred to as a \"bitch\" in ANY context, but GOD FORBID anyone ever say anything negative about an overweight one?",
"Can you imagine a series of books titled \"Fat Bitch\" ....? I recently saw a movie where Beyonce played a housewife fighting with a single women who was having an affair with her husband.",
"She said \"I am going to wipe the floor with your skinny white ass\".",
"Can you imagine a movie today with a slim white woman saying that to an overweight black one?",
"\"I am going to wipe the floor with your fat black ass?",
"\" Never mind the racial issues, this post isn't about that.",
"But it seems overweight women today think its okay to comment all the time on how \"skinny\" other women are, even to their faces, but would go ballistic if someone slim mentioned how fat they are.",
"And now a whole line of books has been published with the phrase Skinny Bitch in the titles.",
"Wow, talk about discrimination."
] |
2 | Good, mindless fun | Yes, she is shallow. True, she only made an album 'cause she could pay for it. And duh, she can't sing. But does this make Paris Hilton's self-titled effort bad? Not at all.Do we actually care if the artist can sing and whether the lyrics are meaningful? Of course not. Take Britney, for example. In the world of pop music, shallowness is something that's counted on, if not mandatory. And who better than our favorite heiress? The beats are club-friendly, and with all that money she has, you bet it's gonna be greatly produced! Starting off with the club-friendly "Turn It Up" and a hip-hop influenced "Fighting Over Me", "Paris" is never dull. Sure, there are some lesser moments, like the slower "Jealousy" and "Heartbeat", but she manages to drop some killer hits, like the reggae-sounding "Stars Are Blind", generic-yet-cute "Nothing In This World" and the pop-rock wannabe, "Screwed". Britney never had this much fun. | 13 | [
"Yes, she is shallow.",
"True, she only made an album 'cause she could pay for it.",
"And duh, she can't sing.",
"But does this make Paris Hilton's self-titled effort bad?",
"Not at all.Do we actually care if the artist can sing and whether the lyrics are meaningful?",
"Of course not.",
"Take Britney, for example.",
"In the world of pop music, shallowness is something that's counted on, if not mandatory.",
"And who better than our favorite heiress?",
"The beats are club-friendly, and with all that money she has, you bet it's gonna be greatly produced!",
"Starting off with the club-friendly \"Turn It Up\" and a hip-hop influenced \"Fighting Over Me\", \"Paris\" is never dull.",
"Sure, there are some lesser moments, like the slower \"Jealousy\" and \"Heartbeat\", but she manages to drop some killer hits, like the reggae-sounding \"Stars Are Blind\", generic-yet-cute \"Nothing In This World\" and the pop-rock wannabe, \"Screwed\".",
"Britney never had this much fun."
] |
1 | Groban's "Live at the Greek" | Josh Groban's concert, "Live at the Greek," is quite awful. The way I see it, I saved a lot of money by buying it from a store that gives refunds. After seeing it only halfway through I returned it for a full refund. Later in January I was in a Barnes and Noble bookstore and they were playing it in the store. One woman turned to me and said the singer was really nasal. I just smiled because I was one of the lucky ones. A friend couldn't even sell hers to a re-sale store. They had too many copies already. If you're thinking of buying the DVD set and haven't seen the concert yet, think twice before you buy. At the very least, go somewhere and hear it first. You have nothing to lose but your money. | 11 | [
"Josh Groban's concert, \"Live at the Greek,\" is quite awful.",
"The way I see it, I saved a lot of money by buying it from a store that gives refunds.",
"After seeing it only halfway through I returned it for a full refund.",
"Later in January I was in a Barnes and Noble bookstore and they were playing it in the store.",
"One woman turned to me and said the singer was really nasal.",
"I just smiled because I was one of the lucky ones.",
"A friend couldn't even sell hers to a re-sale store.",
"They had too many copies already.",
"If you're thinking of buying the DVD set and haven't seen the concert yet, think twice before you buy.",
"At the very least, go somewhere and hear it first.",
"You have nothing to lose but your money."
] |
2 | An emotional homecoming: GET THIS EDITION, not limited one | I flew from my home in nyc just to attend this once-in-a-life-time event, U2 returning to Slane Castle after 20 years. For this gig, they were not opening for another band, but it was their own show. And it was a big show. 80,000 people big to be exact. It was powerful and moving to be attending a U2 gig in their hometown with their "tribe." It was a concert that got imprinted in my heart. So, I was in disbelief when I saw this DVD. I almost cried at the record store (no joke). After watching it again, the charisma, the enthusiasm, the love all come rushing back. Even if you didn't attend, you will most probably get chills down your spine. I've been to many U2 shows, but this one, certainly is one of the best. And of course, this show happend only 10 days before 9/11. The concert is still wonderful to watch, but it also transposed me back to the blissful time right before the world changed drastically. In short, highly recommended. | 14 | [
"I flew from my home in nyc just to attend this once-in-a-life-time event, U2 returning to Slane Castle after 20 years.",
"For this gig, they were not opening for another band, but it was their own show.",
"And it was a big show.",
"80,000 people big to be exact.",
"It was powerful and moving to be attending a U2 gig in their hometown with their \"tribe.\" It was a concert that got imprinted in my heart.",
"So, I was in disbelief when I saw this DVD.",
"I almost cried at the record store (no joke).",
"After watching it again, the charisma, the enthusiasm, the love all come rushing back.",
"Even if you didn't attend, you will most probably get chills down your spine.",
"I've been to many U2 shows, but this one, certainly is one of the best.",
"And of course, this show happend only 10 days before 9/11.",
"The concert is still wonderful to watch, but it also transposed me back to the blissful time right before the world changed drastically.",
"In short, highly recommended."
] |
1 | Don't Mess with the Original | I really like this film and I am disappointed with this DVD. The transfer from the film to DVD was not done well. The colors have become way too saturated. In most of the scenes the characters faces are either too red or too yellow. I'm going to hang on to my VHS of this movie from many years ago which actually looks better than this DVD. The color and overall look of the film are decided by the Art Director working in collaboration with most of the other major contributors to the film. It is a lot of work and the outcome is the result of many decisions along the way. There is no reason to go messing with that. Oh, and the extra scenes that were not included in the original theatrical release? They did nothing for me. The film was perfect the way it was. Please leave the Editing and the Art Direction to the experts. I'm going to take my chances with earlier DVD release and see if that is any better. | 13 | [
"I really like this film and I am disappointed with this DVD.",
"The transfer from the film to DVD was not done well.",
"The colors have become way too saturated.",
"In most of the scenes the characters faces are either too red or too yellow.",
"I'm going to hang on to my VHS of this movie from many years ago which actually looks better than this DVD.",
"The color and overall look of the film are decided by the Art Director working in collaboration with most of the other major contributors to the film.",
"It is a lot of work and the outcome is the result of many decisions along the way.",
"There is no reason to go messing with that.",
"Oh, and the extra scenes that were not included in the original theatrical release?",
"They did nothing for me.",
"The film was perfect the way it was.",
"Please leave the Editing and the Art Direction to the experts.",
"I'm going to take my chances with earlier DVD release and see if that is any better."
] |
2 | flavorful CD recipe | How do you stir up the perfect musical recipe? 1. Start with two cups of The Band 2. Add a pinch of Steve Miller 3. Add a dash of Little Feat 4. Blend in a clove of Peter Gabriel 5. Season to taste with a whole lot of SubDudes 6. Simmer to perfection and serve. You and your guests are sure to ask for seconds of this flavorful CD which will leave you contentedly full, but not stuffed. This collection of songs cooks from start to finish. I was starvin for the Subdudes after their final CD but the evolution to Tiny Town sure hits the spot. | 11 | [
"How do you stir up the perfect musical recipe?",
"1.",
"Start with two cups of The Band 2.",
"Add a pinch of Steve Miller 3.",
"Add a dash of Little Feat 4.",
"Blend in a clove of Peter Gabriel 5.",
"Season to taste with a whole lot of SubDudes 6.",
"Simmer to perfection and serve.",
"You and your guests are sure to ask for seconds of this flavorful CD which will leave you contentedly full, but not stuffed.",
"This collection of songs cooks from start to finish.",
"I was starvin for the Subdudes after their final CD but the evolution to Tiny Town sure hits the spot."
] |
2 | A book worthy of reading. | David Gemmell is one of the best authors I have ever read. His books pull you in and you feel you are living the life of a Rigante. His writing is poetic and his characters are so life like you feel they are alive. His literature is addictive and I find myself re-reading his books sometimes three times."Ravenheart" proved a joy to read. Kailen Ring, Maev Ring and Jaim Grymauch fill your heart with pride and love. His characters are not perfect which is a reason you can relate to them. The conflicts between the highlanders and the Varlish are well thought out and the human emotions are written so well you experience them along with the characters.This book combines the elements of magic, love, and war into a novel worth reading. Few books cause me to shed tears but all of the Rigante series have thus far. This book moved me the most. I cannot wait to re-read this one and to read the seaquel "Storm Rider" | 11 | [
"David Gemmell is one of the best authors I have ever read.",
"His books pull you in and you feel you are living the life of a Rigante.",
"His writing is poetic and his characters are so life like you feel they are alive.",
"His literature is addictive and I find myself re-reading his books sometimes three times.\"Ravenheart\" proved a joy to read.",
"Kailen Ring, Maev Ring and Jaim Grymauch fill your heart with pride and love.",
"His characters are not perfect which is a reason you can relate to them.",
"The conflicts between the highlanders and the Varlish are well thought out and the human emotions are written so well you experience them along with the characters.This book combines the elements of magic, love, and war into a novel worth reading.",
"Few books cause me to shed tears but all of the Rigante series have thus far.",
"This book moved me the most.",
"I cannot wait to re-read this one and to read the seaquel \"Storm Rider\""
] |
2 | A perfect garden tool! | I find it hard to believe any tool could work this well. We have a large "collector" garden with many conifers and maples. A good friend who is an extraordinary plantsman introduced me to these. As you get more and more used to them you can use them for even fine work. Then are very, very sharp but also quite light. They are nothing like normal hedge shears. I noticed one person gave them one star and said his knuckles smash together. That is impossible out of the box unless he has hands as big as a gorilla. However they are lightweight aluminum and if you tried to cut things too fat or too hard or slammed them together hard repeatedly you could bend the handles and then indeed your hands would get closer and closer to each other. He needs to have them "unbent", if that is possible, and the be a bit less rough on them. This tool is so sharp you really do not need to be slamming them together hard. | 11 | [
"I find it hard to believe any tool could work this well.",
"We have a large \"collector\" garden with many conifers and maples.",
"A good friend who is an extraordinary plantsman introduced me to these.",
"As you get more and more used to them you can use them for even fine work.",
"Then are very, very sharp but also quite light.",
"They are nothing like normal hedge shears.",
"I noticed one person gave them one star and said his knuckles smash together.",
"That is impossible out of the box unless he has hands as big as a gorilla.",
"However they are lightweight aluminum and if you tried to cut things too fat or too hard or slammed them together hard repeatedly you could bend the handles and then indeed your hands would get closer and closer to each other.",
"He needs to have them \"unbent\", if that is possible, and the be a bit less rough on them.",
"This tool is so sharp you really do not need to be slamming them together hard."
] |
2 | A joy to watch. | I'm not a huge Jet Li fan - yeah, he's talented, but some of his films aren't so hot. This one is. The first fight is cracking! Okay, it was carefully choreographed, but it looked so realistically brutal. Incredible.Then there's the added joy of watching superb actors at work. No, not Mr. Li! Messers Morgan and Hoskins. Both brought an extra dynamic to a genre which usually overlooks the fact it is there to entertain with quality acting and not just wow with staggering action. Okay, I don't think Morgan or Hoskins will be sticking it at the top of their CV, but it was a welcome joy to see actors of such stature performing in such a film.The story? Ok. A little more depth than Li usually goes for, but I doubt it'll be studied in Film Schools across the world very often.A good film, with some excellent action. Li fans will not be disappointed. A film most people will enjoy, not just martial arts enthusiasts. | 12 | [
"I'm not a huge Jet Li fan - yeah, he's talented, but some of his films aren't so hot.",
"This one is.",
"The first fight is cracking!",
"Okay, it was carefully choreographed, but it looked so realistically brutal.",
"Incredible.Then there's the added joy of watching superb actors at work.",
"No, not Mr.",
"Li!",
"Messers Morgan and Hoskins.",
"Both brought an extra dynamic to a genre which usually overlooks the fact it is there to entertain with quality acting and not just wow with staggering action.",
"Okay, I don't think Morgan or Hoskins will be sticking it at the top of their CV, but it was a welcome joy to see actors of such stature performing in such a film.The story?",
"Ok.",
"A little more depth than Li usually goes for, but I doubt it'll be studied in Film Schools across the world very often.A good film, with some excellent action.",
"Li fans will not be disappointed.",
"A film most people will enjoy, not just martial arts enthusiasts."
] |
2 | Best Metallica CD EVER!!!!!!! | This is definetely the best Metallica CD out there. IF you are just getting into metallica then get this cd. Here is what i think of each song...1. Fight Fire With Fire 8/102. Ride The Lighting 10/103. For Whom The Bell Tolls 11/104. Fade To Black 10/105. Trapped Under Ice 8/106. Escape 9/107. Creeping Death 10/108. The Call Of Ktulu 9/10Get this cd now...... | 11 | [
"This is definetely the best Metallica CD out there.",
"IF you are just getting into metallica then get this cd.",
"Here is what i think of each song...1.",
"Fight Fire With Fire 8/102.",
"Ride The Lighting 10/103.",
"For Whom The Bell Tolls 11/104.",
"Fade To Black 10/105.",
"Trapped Under Ice 8/106.",
"Escape 9/107.",
"Creeping Death 10/108.",
"The Call Of Ktulu 9/10Get this cd now......"
] |
2 | This is a great quilt frame | I am a beginer in quilting. The lady that is teaching me how to quilt has one and I have worked on it. It is a great item. I love that it is small enough to move it around and to move around it when I quilt. It is small enough that I can just put it in a corner when I am not working on a quilt. While I piece a quilt together I can take the frame a part and place the pieces back in the box that it came in to move it out of the way. It is great that the box comes with a plastic handle so that you may transport the frame and not have all of the pieces going everywhere. I also love that I don't have to use alot of pins to hold the quilting layers together. The snap on peices that hold the quilt to the frame holds the three layers so tight that you could bounce a quarter on it. This item is well worth the money!!!! | 11 | [
"I am a beginer in quilting.",
"The lady that is teaching me how to quilt has one and I have worked on it.",
"It is a great item.",
"I love that it is small enough to move it around and to move around it when I quilt.",
"It is small enough that I can just put it in a corner when I am not working on a quilt.",
"While I piece a quilt together I can take the frame a part and place the pieces back in the box that it came in to move it out of the way.",
"It is great that the box comes with a plastic handle so that you may transport the frame and not have all of the pieces going everywhere.",
"I also love that I don't have to use alot of pins to hold the quilting layers together.",
"The snap on peices that hold the quilt to the frame holds the three layers so tight that you could bounce a quarter on it.",
"This item is well worth the money!!!",
"!"
] |
1 | Do not buy this product | The 4 CD's come in a box with no instructions. There is no information as to how to start the installation. There is no manual. There is no complete manual to be printed from the CD. (I looked over all of the disks). I installed the four disks starting with number one. The program immediately bombs when you click the desk top icon. There is no number to call for technical support. I have a new computer. As all of the other reviews report a special video card is probably necessary. There is no product warning for this disaster. Do not waste your money on this poorly planned product. | 12 | [
"The 4 CD's come in a box with no instructions.",
"There is no information as to how to start the installation.",
"There is no manual.",
"There is no complete manual to be printed from the CD.",
"(I looked over all of the disks).",
"I installed the four disks starting with number one.",
"The program immediately bombs when you click the desk top icon.",
"There is no number to call for technical support.",
"I have a new computer.",
"As all of the other reviews report a special video card is probably necessary.",
"There is no product warning for this disaster.",
"Do not waste your money on this poorly planned product."
] |
2 | Two giants in a BIG BIG movie | John Huston always wanted to make this movie and waited years for the opportunity. I'm glad he finally did the business with it, because it's something of a minor classic. Not a Sean Connery film. Not a Michael Caine film. Who would have thought these two stars could successfully be cast together. Both actors always seem to be themselves on the screen, but in MWWBK they seem to live their roles. Neither dominates the other. Both are indispensible. The photography is superb. Did I say four stars, very nearly five. I'll have to watch it again. | 11 | [
"John Huston always wanted to make this movie and waited years for the opportunity.",
"I'm glad he finally did the business with it, because it's something of a minor classic.",
"Not a Sean Connery film.",
"Not a Michael Caine film.",
"Who would have thought these two stars could successfully be cast together.",
"Both actors always seem to be themselves on the screen, but in MWWBK they seem to live their roles.",
"Neither dominates the other.",
"Both are indispensible.",
"The photography is superb.",
"Did I say four stars, very nearly five.",
"I'll have to watch it again."
] |
1 | Worst purchase ever | I purchased the 2255 phone as a christmas gift for my wife. First, the phone arrived after New Years Day. Then it did not work properly. I tried to contact AT&T and that was a joke. When I finally did reach a person, after about 40 minutes, I was switched to several people, who evidently have never had any training in "customer service". I was finally told to contact the supplier of the phones. It started all over again. After many problems, time, and inconsiderations, I was supplied a label to return the phone for service, which I did. Now I have contacted the supplies again, and they know nothing about the phone. My advice is to stay away from this perticular phone, AT&T, and their supplier. Was an AT&T fan, but I have since cancelled all of my services with AT&T. I am also out of a phone and the $150.00 I paid to AT&T | 12 | [
"I purchased the 2255 phone as a christmas gift for my wife.",
"First, the phone arrived after New Years Day.",
"Then it did not work properly.",
"I tried to contact AT&T and that was a joke.",
"When I finally did reach a person, after about 40 minutes, I was switched to several people, who evidently have never had any training in \"customer service\".",
"I was finally told to contact the supplier of the phones.",
"It started all over again.",
"After many problems, time, and inconsiderations, I was supplied a label to return the phone for service, which I did.",
"Now I have contacted the supplies again, and they know nothing about the phone.",
"My advice is to stay away from this perticular phone, AT&T, and their supplier.",
"Was an AT&T fan, but I have since cancelled all of my services with AT&T.",
"I am also out of a phone and the $150.00 I paid to AT&T"
] |
2 | Wine-tastin' Wise Guys. | This movie is packed full of shock moments. It's a story about a pair of buddies . . .1 actor(Thomas Haden Chruch) + 1 Writer(Paul Giamati)= Nonstop laughs.Constantly these two are bickering while sipping wine and carrying on their vacation just before Miles's friend is about to get married. But on the way they encounter two females that will send their lives into an interesting turn.When it gets right down to it, there is too much Dialogue about wine. You get sick of it after a while. Wine this and wine that. It's silly. But Miles, the character we sympathize with, is obssesed with wine . . . and writing. What follows is the ups and downs of two buddies, one wild and one insecure into a nicely awkward comedy that is Sideways.Enjoy! | 13 | [
"This movie is packed full of shock moments.",
"It's a story about a pair of buddies.",
".",
".1 actor(Thomas Haden Chruch) + 1 Writer(Paul Giamati)= Nonstop laughs.Constantly these two are bickering while sipping wine and carrying on their vacation just before Miles's friend is about to get married.",
"But on the way they encounter two females that will send their lives into an interesting turn.When it gets right down to it, there is too much Dialogue about wine.",
"You get sick of it after a while.",
"Wine this and wine that.",
"It's silly.",
"But Miles, the character we sympathize with, is obssesed with wine.",
".",
".",
"and writing.",
"What follows is the ups and downs of two buddies, one wild and one insecure into a nicely awkward comedy that is Sideways.Enjoy!"
] |
1 | Makes Teletubbies look like Avatar | Where to start? I should first say that I only watched the first 30 or so minutes. The first 15 minutes involves characters staring at each other with either the "I wanna do you" or "I wanna kill you" faces. If that isn't enough of a bad start we have to add the old, "I like this girl but she is dating someone else...but it's okay because they will break-up in 5 minutes because hes a douche", cliche. The chemistry between the two protagonists makes me cringe. Finally there is the scene where his [spoilers] fake parents are killed. The guy shoots his mom with some stupid looking gun. There is no blood to speak of after she is lying on the ground dead for 5 minutes. I swear it was a tranq gun. So in conclusion from the first 30 mintues, bad acting, overuse of cliches, and s***ty action effects. Watch at your own risk. | 11 | [
"Where to start?",
"I should first say that I only watched the first 30 or so minutes.",
"The first 15 minutes involves characters staring at each other with either the \"I wanna do you\" or \"I wanna kill you\" faces.",
"If that isn't enough of a bad start we have to add the old, \"I like this girl but she is dating someone else...but it's okay because they will break-up in 5 minutes because hes a douche\", cliche.",
"The chemistry between the two protagonists makes me cringe.",
"Finally there is the scene where his [spoilers] fake parents are killed.",
"The guy shoots his mom with some stupid looking gun.",
"There is no blood to speak of after she is lying on the ground dead for 5 minutes.",
"I swear it was a tranq gun.",
"So in conclusion from the first 30 mintues, bad acting, overuse of cliches, and s***ty action effects.",
"Watch at your own risk."
] |
2 | Best Movie I've Seen In a Long Time | That's right, this is the best movie I've seen all year! Infact, this is one of the best action movies ever made, in my opinion. Steven Spielberg is easily my favorite director and always has been. He has made so many classic movies that are always fun to watch. War of the Worlds gets the full monty from me. This film had a lot of realistic eye-popping special effects, great acting, good plot, and kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. If you give this movie 1 star and say it sucks, well I've got news for you, you suck! This movie is awesome and deserves all of the admiration it gets. Dakota Fanning (great child actress) and Tom Cruise were excellent in their character roles. I loved this movie, what else can I say? Go see it yourself and have fun. | 11 | [
"That's right, this is the best movie I've seen all year!",
"Infact, this is one of the best action movies ever made, in my opinion.",
"Steven Spielberg is easily my favorite director and always has been.",
"He has made so many classic movies that are always fun to watch.",
"War of the Worlds gets the full monty from me.",
"This film had a lot of realistic eye-popping special effects, great acting, good plot, and kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish.",
"If you give this movie 1 star and say it sucks, well I've got news for you, you suck!",
"This movie is awesome and deserves all of the admiration it gets.",
"Dakota Fanning (great child actress) and Tom Cruise were excellent in their character roles.",
"I loved this movie, what else can I say?",
"Go see it yourself and have fun."
] |
1 | Doesn't Work, Don't Get It | I saw this product being advertised on TV. They were showing the cleanser actually sucking out all the blackheads/sebum/dirt/etc from someone's pores. I thought it was amazing.I found out that someone I knew already bought the cleanser, and she said that it didn't work at all. I ordered the Panasonic anyway. Big mistake.The vacuum on this thing is way too weak to suck out anything from your pores. All it does is irritate your skin, usually leaving red marks that may last over a week.Don't buy this product. It's a waste of money and time.Some of the reviewers made suggestions on how to use it correctly. I tried, but no luck.One good thing came out of this cleanser though. My brother used it on a pesky pimple on his nose. The Panasonic popped it, and now it's gone. According to the instructions, you're not supposed to use this on pimples. I guess he was just lucky. | 12 | [
"I saw this product being advertised on TV.",
"They were showing the cleanser actually sucking out all the blackheads/sebum/dirt/etc from someone's pores.",
"I thought it was amazing.I found out that someone I knew already bought the cleanser, and she said that it didn't work at all.",
"I ordered the Panasonic anyway.",
"Big mistake.The vacuum on this thing is way too weak to suck out anything from your pores.",
"All it does is irritate your skin, usually leaving red marks that may last over a week.Don't buy this product.",
"It's a waste of money and time.Some of the reviewers made suggestions on how to use it correctly.",
"I tried, but no luck.One good thing came out of this cleanser though.",
"My brother used it on a pesky pimple on his nose.",
"The Panasonic popped it, and now it's gone.",
"According to the instructions, you're not supposed to use this on pimples.",
"I guess he was just lucky."
] |
2 | Fascinating stories from 12000 years ago to modern times | Do you love mysteries? I do! I don't mean "Who done it's" but mysteries like the Bermuda Triangle, The Lost Patrol, Spontaneous human combustion, the Winchester home and others. These intriguing stories, done right, are fascinating . . . Hanson's are done right. Unlike most, however, these mysteries include some from modern times, including WWII, Flight 19, and the Nazi's efforts to build an atom bomb. .I have lived in and loved Florida for many years but have never known it like I do now. I was even lucky enough to see the old "Hotel Notorious" as Bill Hanson puts it, where the movie Key Largo was filmed; but that's all I knew until I read this book. There is a whole lot more to that story than a movie filming. This is a good read! | 12 | [
"Do you love mysteries?",
"I do!",
"I don't mean \"Who done it's\" but mysteries like the Bermuda Triangle, The Lost Patrol, Spontaneous human combustion, the Winchester home and others.",
"These intriguing stories, done right, are fascinating.",
".",
".",
"Hanson's are done right.",
"Unlike most, however, these mysteries include some from modern times, including WWII, Flight 19, and the Nazi's efforts to build an atom bomb.",
".I have lived in and loved Florida for many years but have never known it like I do now.",
"I was even lucky enough to see the old \"Hotel Notorious\" as Bill Hanson puts it, where the movie Key Largo was filmed; but that's all I knew until I read this book.",
"There is a whole lot more to that story than a movie filming.",
"This is a good read!"
] |
2 | Anne does it again ! | Anne Murray does it again...what staying power !!! After more than 25 years in the business, she is still the best voice in the industry. This album is as great, if not better, as "What a Wonderful World", and "What a Wonderful Christmas". Her tender rendition of "For the Good Times" easily surpasses the original. Her gritty version of "Singing The Blues" is not only surprising but amongst her best ever. Her duet with Vince Gill is perfect in every pitch,and her version of "Always on my mind" is unsurpassed. "Loving Arms" is quite touching and her upbeat versions of "Til I kissed you", "Lonesome Me" and others proves she still has it. In a world where everything is fake, Anne Murray is the real deal. Forget Madonna, Shania, Celine and Cher. Anne is the ultimate crooner... | 11 | [
"Anne Murray does it again...what staying power!!!",
"After more than 25 years in the business, she is still the best voice in the industry.",
"This album is as great, if not better, as \"What a Wonderful World\", and \"What a Wonderful Christmas\".",
"Her tender rendition of \"For the Good Times\" easily surpasses the original.",
"Her gritty version of \"Singing The Blues\" is not only surprising but amongst her best ever.",
"Her duet with Vince Gill is perfect in every pitch,and her version of \"Always on my mind\" is unsurpassed.",
"\"Loving Arms\" is quite touching and her upbeat versions of \"Til I kissed you\", \"Lonesome Me\" and others proves she still has it.",
"In a world where everything is fake, Anne Murray is the real deal.",
"Forget Madonna, Shania, Celine and Cher.",
"Anne is the ultimate crooner..."
] |
2 | Excellent Product, Excellent Quality | I bought this after researching others. I'm using it for TVOut signal for my TMOBILE Galaxy S4G. I wanted to watch The Walking Dead on my big 45 inch Samsung TV (I don't have cable, just high speed internet) by using my phone browser to stream the video from the AMCTV.COM website and then pipe the signal into my TV. Using this cable seemed very straight forward and the connection worked as soon as it was hooked up. That's the excellent part--the cable works as advertised. The problem is my phone. Even though it pumped out audio and video to my TV, the quality was horrible. I think my TV was too big for the resolution the phone puts out. Needless to say I wasn't able to use it to enjoy Internet TV. However, it's not the cable's fault. The cable still deserves 5 stars.If anyone knows of anyway to improve the video out quality, please chime in. | 11 | [
"I bought this after researching others.",
"I'm using it for TVOut signal for my TMOBILE Galaxy S4G.",
"I wanted to watch The Walking Dead on my big 45 inch Samsung TV (I don't have cable, just high speed internet) by using my phone browser to stream the video from the AMCTV.COM website and then pipe the signal into my TV.",
"Using this cable seemed very straight forward and the connection worked as soon as it was hooked up.",
"That's the excellent part--the cable works as advertised.",
"The problem is my phone.",
"Even though it pumped out audio and video to my TV, the quality was horrible.",
"I think my TV was too big for the resolution the phone puts out.",
"Needless to say I wasn't able to use it to enjoy Internet TV.",
"However, it's not the cable's fault.",
"The cable still deserves 5 stars.If anyone knows of anyway to improve the video out quality, please chime in."
] |
1 | IT BROKE AFTER 2 MONTHS USE | I got this chair as a baby shower gift. I didn't set it up for several months, because we were moving shortly after the baby was born. So I set it up and two months later it broke! I was gently rocking my baby to sleep. It was pretty late at night, and the back just broke off. Completly BROKE OFF! The wood had craked in half where the back was attatched to the base. I really didn't use this that much. I usually feed my Daughter in a different chair. So I use this possibly only once a day.I went back to Babies-R-Us, and they tried to say that I could not return it because I no longer had the box. The box was huge, where would I put it. I threw it away as soon as I took the glider out of it. I did finally talk to a manager and they issued me a store credit. So that is the only good thing about it. | 14 | [
"I got this chair as a baby shower gift.",
"I didn't set it up for several months, because we were moving shortly after the baby was born.",
"So I set it up and two months later it broke!",
"I was gently rocking my baby to sleep.",
"It was pretty late at night, and the back just broke off.",
"Completly BROKE OFF!",
"The wood had craked in half where the back was attatched to the base.",
"I really didn't use this that much.",
"I usually feed my Daughter in a different chair.",
"So I use this possibly only once a day.I went back to Babies-R-Us, and they tried to say that I could not return it because I no longer had the box.",
"The box was huge, where would I put it.",
"I threw it away as soon as I took the glider out of it.",
"I did finally talk to a manager and they issued me a store credit.",
"So that is the only good thing about it."
] |
1 | It's fun to see the reviewers split, so here I am | I've read all three of Crow's novels about Luther Ewing. I liked Red Rain a lot. I liked The Bite, but a lot less. No Way Back probably describes Crow's predicament as well as it does Ewing's. There's no place to go with this series or this character any more. Luther started out complex and 3-dimensional, which is what made the series so promising. Now he, and all of the other characters (caricatures?), are right out of a comic book, 2-dimensional at best, and with apologies to the author, boring. The same goes for the plot. I'm with the 2-star reviewer at best. The sad part is this is a 2-star book from a 4 star writer.For an alternative, tryThe Empanada Affair. | 11 | [
"I've read all three of Crow's novels about Luther Ewing.",
"I liked Red Rain a lot.",
"I liked The Bite, but a lot less.",
"No Way Back probably describes Crow's predicament as well as it does Ewing's.",
"There's no place to go with this series or this character any more.",
"Luther started out complex and 3-dimensional, which is what made the series so promising.",
"Now he, and all of the other characters (caricatures?",
"), are right out of a comic book, 2-dimensional at best, and with apologies to the author, boring.",
"The same goes for the plot.",
"I'm with the 2-star reviewer at best.",
"The sad part is this is a 2-star book from a 4 star writer.For an alternative, tryThe Empanada Affair."
] |
2 | Fun, positive, and keeps you wanting more | Let me begin in saying I've only taken one yoga class in my life, but found it incredibly boring. This was very interactive and fun, and Bob Harper has such an encouraging and positive attitude. It just keeps you wanting to push yourself and really believe you could do it. This is a REAL workout, and you can break a sweat and feel sore the next day like any other workout. So far I haven't lost weight, though of course it has been a few weeks. It's a good starter if you're trying to get back into the routine of working out and can do so in the comfort of your own home. I also like that you can customize your workout according to what level you feel comfortable with. Totally worth it, and much more of a deal than any gym membership I've had and never used. Also, I really like that he has you work your abs without doing a single crunch. I hate crunches. You do poses and movements you never thought could actually be part of a workout. Love it! | 12 | [
"Let me begin in saying I've only taken one yoga class in my life, but found it incredibly boring.",
"This was very interactive and fun, and Bob Harper has such an encouraging and positive attitude.",
"It just keeps you wanting to push yourself and really believe you could do it.",
"This is a REAL workout, and you can break a sweat and feel sore the next day like any other workout.",
"So far I haven't lost weight, though of course it has been a few weeks.",
"It's a good starter if you're trying to get back into the routine of working out and can do so in the comfort of your own home.",
"I also like that you can customize your workout according to what level you feel comfortable with.",
"Totally worth it, and much more of a deal than any gym membership I've had and never used.",
"Also, I really like that he has you work your abs without doing a single crunch.",
"I hate crunches.",
"You do poses and movements you never thought could actually be part of a workout.",
"Love it!"
] |
2 | Safe bug killer | No more bed bugs. It took a week before I notice a reduction. I also used this on roaches. It doesn't kill on contact. The smaller bugs die within 20 seconds. The larger ones have time to run away and hide. Which is good. They can carry it back to their nest. It has a mild organic smell. It will leave a sticky film if you don't wipe after spraying. I bought 2 more bottles for the rest of the house. | 11 | [
"No more bed bugs.",
"It took a week before I notice a reduction.",
"I also used this on roaches.",
"It doesn't kill on contact.",
"The smaller bugs die within 20 seconds.",
"The larger ones have time to run away and hide.",
"Which is good.",
"They can carry it back to their nest.",
"It has a mild organic smell.",
"It will leave a sticky film if you don't wipe after spraying.",
"I bought 2 more bottles for the rest of the house."
] |
1 | Not as good as Nunchucks | If you have no weapons, I don't recommend Tuscan Milk. Instead, I recommend getting a set of nunchucks or a club. A broom stick or a brick are good too. If you can't find anything at all, you can buy the book Combat Without Weapons available on Amazon. Tuscan Milk does not work well as a weapon because it is hard to swing and difficult to throw. It also can't be used to stop any bullets. I read on a website that it can stop a knife, once. That's not really worth it to me. Unless you are attacked by cats, and need a distraction, you probably don't need Tuscan Milk. I wish someone had written a review like this before I bought the milk. I hope this review is helpful. | 11 | [
"If you have no weapons, I don't recommend Tuscan Milk.",
"Instead, I recommend getting a set of nunchucks or a club.",
"A broom stick or a brick are good too.",
"If you can't find anything at all, you can buy the book Combat Without Weapons available on Amazon.",
"Tuscan Milk does not work well as a weapon because it is hard to swing and difficult to throw.",
"It also can't be used to stop any bullets.",
"I read on a website that it can stop a knife, once.",
"That's not really worth it to me.",
"Unless you are attacked by cats, and need a distraction, you probably don't need Tuscan Milk.",
"I wish someone had written a review like this before I bought the milk.",
"I hope this review is helpful."
] |
2 | We love this toy! | My kids were given this toy for Christmas last year at 6 months. I would stack the blocks up and they would knock them down to watch them spin around across the four spinners. It didn't take them long to learn to stack and start/stop it by themselves. Their Physical Therapist likes this toy because it teaches hand eye coordination to stack and knock over the `flowers', especially while spinning. And the stop/start button teaches cause and effect.The music is loud, the toy could be improved with a volume control. But it is not that bad. If I need a break from the music I just simply put the toy away for a while. For us the toy has held up very well. I have now 11 month old triplets that lay across to stop the spinners, smack at the `flowers' and basicly crawl all over this toy and its still working fine. We have gotten more than grandma's moneys worth out of this toy. I highly recommend it. | 11 | [
"My kids were given this toy for Christmas last year at 6 months.",
"I would stack the blocks up and they would knock them down to watch them spin around across the four spinners.",
"It didn't take them long to learn to stack and start/stop it by themselves.",
"Their Physical Therapist likes this toy because it teaches hand eye coordination to stack and knock over the `flowers', especially while spinning.",
"And the stop/start button teaches cause and effect.The music is loud, the toy could be improved with a volume control.",
"But it is not that bad.",
"If I need a break from the music I just simply put the toy away for a while.",
"For us the toy has held up very well.",
"I have now 11 month old triplets that lay across to stop the spinners, smack at the `flowers' and basicly crawl all over this toy and its still working fine.",
"We have gotten more than grandma's moneys worth out of this toy.",
"I highly recommend it."
] |
1 | MK Diamons 1 1/2 hp diamond saw | This saw at first glace looks like it is going to be perfect for what I needed. It was light weight and could cut 20" tiles. Until I actually found out if you wanted to cut them in half, it didn't quite do it and the table just wasn't quite big enough to hold the tiles. I had to have a helper help hold them. No problem I moved on and started to cut. The saw was quiet and smooth everything was going well, then the tray wouldn't slide. It started to get caught up on something. I tried a couple of different lubricants none that would do the job, finally I found that lithium grease was the best thing for it. The next problem that I had is it started to get loader, the noise was almost unbearable. Then it would cut out like a power surge. Then it just gave it up and the motor stopped and smoke came a rolling out of the motor. I made about 10 to 15 cuts with the saw and that was it. In my review this is not a good saw. | 13 | [
"This saw at first glace looks like it is going to be perfect for what I needed.",
"It was light weight and could cut 20\" tiles.",
"Until I actually found out if you wanted to cut them in half, it didn't quite do it and the table just wasn't quite big enough to hold the tiles.",
"I had to have a helper help hold them.",
"No problem I moved on and started to cut.",
"The saw was quiet and smooth everything was going well, then the tray wouldn't slide.",
"It started to get caught up on something.",
"I tried a couple of different lubricants none that would do the job, finally I found that lithium grease was the best thing for it.",
"The next problem that I had is it started to get loader, the noise was almost unbearable.",
"Then it would cut out like a power surge.",
"Then it just gave it up and the motor stopped and smoke came a rolling out of the motor.",
"I made about 10 to 15 cuts with the saw and that was it.",
"In my review this is not a good saw."
] |
1 | N---a please......... Stick with Public Enemy | Yes, I said this cd isn't worth buying. it is stale, repetitive and so commercial that any real rapping present is drowned out by garbage. I have a few reasons for saying this. Surprisingly enough (not), Dre doesn't leave much for himself to say. Decent intro, yet guess who does it? Thats right, S-N-double O-P. Nice one, Dre. Second, the only tracks i found listenable was Nuttin but a 'G' thang, let me ride and the $20 sac pyramid. Don't get me wrong, I like NWA, but Dre shoulda stayed with them. Thats another problem with this album; Dre spends more time dissing Eazy E, etc. than doing any rhyming. Check some of his lyrical flows----> "got my finger on the trigger, some n---az wonder why, but livin in this city it's do or die" (x3)Come on!!! what is this? well, I suppose I've made my point, and by the way I would have given this 2 or 3 stars, but this coaster don't even bump.On the plus side, this album IS better than 2001, but not by much | 13 | [
"Yes, I said this cd isn't worth buying.",
"it is stale, repetitive and so commercial that any real rapping present is drowned out by garbage.",
"I have a few reasons for saying this.",
"Surprisingly enough (not), Dre doesn't leave much for himself to say.",
"Decent intro, yet guess who does it?",
"Thats right, S-N-double O-P.",
"Nice one, Dre.",
"Second, the only tracks i found listenable was Nuttin but a 'G' thang, let me ride and the $20 sac pyramid.",
"Don't get me wrong, I like NWA, but Dre shoulda stayed with them.",
"Thats another problem with this album; Dre spends more time dissing Eazy E, etc.",
"than doing any rhyming.",
"Check some of his lyrical flows----> \"got my finger on the trigger, some n---az wonder why, but livin in this city it's do or die\" (x3)Come on!!!",
"what is this?",
"well, I suppose I've made my point, and by the way I would have given this 2 or 3 stars, but this coaster don't even bump.On the plus side, this album IS better than 2001, but not by much"
] |
2 | Interesting concepts... | Good movie. I usually don't like when a movie has an overabundance of characters, but when they are somehow related by different stories it turns out to be a great movie. And this is what happened with Crash.There a several mini-stories in the movie. However, they all have to do with racism basically. A white policeman who innapropriately touches a black woman saves her later on. A woman who is married to a man that feels isolated and trapped. A hispanic father who does anything to protect his little girl. A middle-east man who struggles to maintain a store a faces intrusion and destruction of his business. A detective who must decide to protect or do justice to his robber younger brother.Great acting. Great plots. A great way of interrelating all of the stories. Everything seemed to be well thought out. Good directing.I really recommend this movie if you like mini-plots that somehow are linked together by a common theme. | 13 | [
"Good movie.",
"I usually don't like when a movie has an overabundance of characters, but when they are somehow related by different stories it turns out to be a great movie.",
"And this is what happened with Crash.There a several mini-stories in the movie.",
"However, they all have to do with racism basically.",
"A white policeman who innapropriately touches a black woman saves her later on.",
"A woman who is married to a man that feels isolated and trapped.",
"A hispanic father who does anything to protect his little girl.",
"A middle-east man who struggles to maintain a store a faces intrusion and destruction of his business.",
"A detective who must decide to protect or do justice to his robber younger brother.Great acting.",
"Great plots.",
"A great way of interrelating all of the stories.",
"Everything seemed to be well thought out.",
"Good directing.I really recommend this movie if you like mini-plots that somehow are linked together by a common theme."
] |
1 | Not a custom fit. May fit well, may not | Overall, not too happy. It was for an 06 charger and I was hoping for more of a custom fit. The company only makes 2 or 3 models of mud flaps which can be applied to a wide range of vehicles. The chart is on their website. the fit was not good for me. After I drilled and secured the mud flaps, It ended up to be crooked and did not look very good.Also the flap length is not very long. Maybe 3 inches.I did an experiment to test them. i installed one flap on one side and left the other slide off. I cleaned my rear bumper area on both sides and drove for about 100 miles with snow and salt on the road. I noticed no difference between the mud flapped side and the non mud flapped side. Oddly the side with the mud flap got dirtier....Overall I would not go with these unless you know that the install will fit well for your particular vehicle. | 11 | [
"Overall, not too happy.",
"It was for an 06 charger and I was hoping for more of a custom fit.",
"The company only makes 2 or 3 models of mud flaps which can be applied to a wide range of vehicles.",
"The chart is on their website.",
"the fit was not good for me.",
"After I drilled and secured the mud flaps, It ended up to be crooked and did not look very good.Also the flap length is not very long.",
"Maybe 3 inches.I did an experiment to test them.",
"i installed one flap on one side and left the other slide off.",
"I cleaned my rear bumper area on both sides and drove for about 100 miles with snow and salt on the road.",
"I noticed no difference between the mud flapped side and the non mud flapped side.",
"Oddly the side with the mud flap got dirtier....Overall I would not go with these unless you know that the install will fit well for your particular vehicle."
] |
2 | Only two boo-boos | Cliff hanger story where you really like the characters. An interesting and compelling story. I wanted everyone to win, but well, read the book. The author made two mistakes. Kathy and Lester smoking in restaurants--doesn't happen in California. No smoking inside any public building. Be it the Hyatt Regency or Carl's Jr. People in the Bay Area NEVER "go to Frisco." You go "into The City". everyone automatically know you're going to SAN FRANCISCO. (Don't say Frisco...) OK I know that's picky, sorry. He did get the part right about tourist freezing in shorts and tank tops in The City. | 11 | [
"Cliff hanger story where you really like the characters.",
"An interesting and compelling story.",
"I wanted everyone to win, but well, read the book.",
"The author made two mistakes.",
"Kathy and Lester smoking in restaurants--doesn't happen in California.",
"No smoking inside any public building.",
"Be it the Hyatt Regency or Carl's Jr.",
"People in the Bay Area NEVER \"go to Frisco.\" You go \"into The City\".",
"everyone automatically know you're going to SAN FRANCISCO.",
"(Don't say Frisco...) OK I know that's picky, sorry.",
"He did get the part right about tourist freezing in shorts and tank tops in The City."
] |
2 | splendid | I liked the actress Elizabeth Montgomery. It was fascinating to see her playing a different role from that of Samantha in Bewitched. I love mystery movies and this one was great. I love the suspense and the way Montgomery handled herself in her character. It was amazing and also shocking to see her as this cold callous domineering woman. She had her son in the palm of her hands and he could do no wrong. It is a movie with a lesson. Sometimes we think we are doing our children a favor when we baby them ridiculed them or say mean things to them for them to improve but some children does not strive that way. coco Coe saw his mother as a controlling freak. loving him one minute and ridiculing him the next minute. But we must love them enough to let them go. Let them make their mistake and learn from it. Ruth Coe loved her son a little bit too much. Her love ended up stifling him and causing him to hate her. Sins of the Mother is a good movie to watch. | 15 | [
"I liked the actress Elizabeth Montgomery.",
"It was fascinating to see her playing a different role from that of Samantha in Bewitched.",
"I love mystery movies and this one was great.",
"I love the suspense and the way Montgomery handled herself in her character.",
"It was amazing and also shocking to see her as this cold callous domineering woman.",
"She had her son in the palm of her hands and he could do no wrong.",
"It is a movie with a lesson.",
"Sometimes we think we are doing our children a favor when we baby them ridiculed them or say mean things to them for them to improve but some children does not strive that way.",
"coco Coe saw his mother as a controlling freak.",
"loving him one minute and ridiculing him the next minute.",
"But we must love them enough to let them go.",
"Let them make their mistake and learn from it.",
"Ruth Coe loved her son a little bit too much.",
"Her love ended up stifling him and causing him to hate her.",
"Sins of the Mother is a good movie to watch."
] |
2 | Fish Rises To The Top | Absolutely! Fish rises to the top! He revisits the "Misplaced Childhood" material and breathes new life to it. Fish is the real deal (and there aren't many of those left these days)! His solo material shines as well. He is definately one of my all time favorite vocalists and songwriters. I am really looking forward to seeing the DVD of this performance that should be released soon. Although "Fugazi" was my first real introduction to Marillion during the eighties it was "Misplaced Childhood" that really forced open the doors to reaveal the heartbreak (disillusioned and scarred) of the refugee. It truly was a turning back (forward) to the progressive music that I loved so well during the seventies with a renewed touch after absorbing the punk era of the late 70s and early eighties. A welcome return home. Thanks Fish! You still out-rock the best! | 12 | [
"Absolutely!",
"Fish rises to the top!",
"He revisits the \"Misplaced Childhood\" material and breathes new life to it.",
"Fish is the real deal (and there aren't many of those left these days)!",
"His solo material shines as well.",
"He is definately one of my all time favorite vocalists and songwriters.",
"I am really looking forward to seeing the DVD of this performance that should be released soon.",
"Although \"Fugazi\" was my first real introduction to Marillion during the eighties it was \"Misplaced Childhood\" that really forced open the doors to reaveal the heartbreak (disillusioned and scarred) of the refugee.",
"It truly was a turning back (forward) to the progressive music that I loved so well during the seventies with a renewed touch after absorbing the punk era of the late 70s and early eighties.",
"A welcome return home.",
"Thanks Fish!",
"You still out-rock the best!"
] |
2 | Give me a break | I almost didn't purchase the video due to the number of poor reviews and complaints about the production. I'm glad I chose to buy the show anyway. The Lord of the Dance is the single most awesome entertainment experience I have ever witnessed. I have seen the show on more than one occasion and I own the sound track, DVD and VHS versions of the show. All are amazing. Although no movie can match the excitement of any live show, I enjoyed them all immensely. This is NOT Riverdance (thank goodness) and there's a lot more to see. I did not find the different camera angles to be distracting in any way. They allowed for great perspective, in my opinion. Whether you 've seen it live or not, get the CD and the sound track. There won't be another show like this one for a long time! | 11 | [
"I almost didn't purchase the video due to the number of poor reviews and complaints about the production.",
"I'm glad I chose to buy the show anyway.",
"The Lord of the Dance is the single most awesome entertainment experience I have ever witnessed.",
"I have seen the show on more than one occasion and I own the sound track, DVD and VHS versions of the show.",
"All are amazing.",
"Although no movie can match the excitement of any live show, I enjoyed them all immensely.",
"This is NOT Riverdance (thank goodness) and there's a lot more to see.",
"I did not find the different camera angles to be distracting in any way.",
"They allowed for great perspective, in my opinion.",
"Whether you 've seen it live or not, get the CD and the sound track.",
"There won't be another show like this one for a long time!"
] |
1 | this book reminds me why I hated math class | I finished 3/4 of this book in an attempt to make up for my math deficiencies and to do better on standardized tests. I realized to continue with the author's viewpoint would be futile since I learned to hate the book. The author does well on the early chapters of reviewing basics but stumbles in later sections. Algebra seems to be a particular problem for her to explain clearly and there are shockingly short details. In short, there are not enough explanations, examples, and working through problems. The annoying tone of the author grated on me with her quasi-cheerleading and flat jokes. I would appreciate a more comprehensive answer section which would explain the process. True math confidence can be achieved with hard work, good explanations, and repetition. This book does not deliver. My math tutor, who is a PhD in math, started to cross out sections of the book. I think that says it all. | 11 | [
"I finished 3/4 of this book in an attempt to make up for my math deficiencies and to do better on standardized tests.",
"I realized to continue with the author's viewpoint would be futile since I learned to hate the book.",
"The author does well on the early chapters of reviewing basics but stumbles in later sections.",
"Algebra seems to be a particular problem for her to explain clearly and there are shockingly short details.",
"In short, there are not enough explanations, examples, and working through problems.",
"The annoying tone of the author grated on me with her quasi-cheerleading and flat jokes.",
"I would appreciate a more comprehensive answer section which would explain the process.",
"True math confidence can be achieved with hard work, good explanations, and repetition.",
"This book does not deliver.",
"My math tutor, who is a PhD in math, started to cross out sections of the book.",
"I think that says it all."
] |
2 | REISSUE "SHOUT IT OUT!" !!!!!! NOW, MAN! DOO IT !!! | Can't argue with any of the good reviews on this CD, BUT . . . in a more experimental vein (but still TOTALLY accessible) is the deeply funky "Shout It Out!". Much less a pop-ish album, it's an early career musical stretching of serious musical muscle that foreshadowed her entree into pop success like "Forget Me Nots". The double Album "Prelusion/Before The Dawn" contains her first two records. Both fine jazz recordings. The first more "straight" or "post bop" flavor, the second more "fusion" flavored (this is where the Hancock super-funk comparisons are justifiably born). Highly recommended. But the bridge between Rushen's pure aesthetic aspiration and her excellently crafted commercial endevors is "Shout It Out!" and it NEEDS to be heard!Hello, Wounded Bird Records? Anybody?Oh yes, check her out live on DVD with Santana & Shorter at the '88 Montroux Jazz Festival. She's awesome!!!! | 14 | [
"Can't argue with any of the good reviews on this CD, BUT.",
".",
".",
"in a more experimental vein (but still TOTALLY accessible) is the deeply funky \"Shout It Out!",
"\".",
"Much less a pop-ish album, it's an early career musical stretching of serious musical muscle that foreshadowed her entree into pop success like \"Forget Me Nots\".",
"The double Album \"Prelusion/Before The Dawn\" contains her first two records.",
"Both fine jazz recordings.",
"The first more \"straight\" or \"post bop\" flavor, the second more \"fusion\" flavored (this is where the Hancock super-funk comparisons are justifiably born).",
"Highly recommended.",
"But the bridge between Rushen's pure aesthetic aspiration and her excellently crafted commercial endevors is \"Shout It Out!",
"\" and it NEEDS to be heard!",
"Hello, Wounded Bird Records?",
"Anybody?",
"Oh yes, check her out live on DVD with Santana & Shorter at the '88 Montroux Jazz Festival.",
"She's awesome!!!",
"!"
] |
1 | This Makes No Senses | Ever since Elyon beat Phobos, the books are bor-ring!!!!! What is Auramere? Why did the Araumere get sucked into Cornelia? Are the girls powerful now that Cornelia contanes thier powers? The discription said, "The powerful beings in have once agian turned their attention to Will, Irma, TAranee, Cornelia, and HAy Lin. They are disturbed to see the group fighting and splintering under pressure. Taking it upon herself to punish the girls, Luba sets a trap that ends up horribly wrong. With each girl trapped in a world of their own, there is no stopping Luba or the powerful being she has created." Unless my book is missing a few pages, they are not trapped in their own world! The other reviewers are right. Kate Egan (author) is a liar! | 11 | [
"Ever since Elyon beat Phobos, the books are bor-ring!!!",
"!!",
"What is Auramere?",
"Why did the Araumere get sucked into Cornelia?",
"Are the girls powerful now that Cornelia contanes thier powers?",
"The discription said, \"The powerful beings in have once agian turned their attention to Will, Irma, TAranee, Cornelia, and HAy Lin.",
"They are disturbed to see the group fighting and splintering under pressure.",
"Taking it upon herself to punish the girls, Luba sets a trap that ends up horribly wrong.",
"With each girl trapped in a world of their own, there is no stopping Luba or the powerful being she has created.\" Unless my book is missing a few pages, they are not trapped in their own world!",
"The other reviewers are right.",
"Kate Egan (author) is a liar!"
] |
1 | Doesn't do Cole justice... | Great songs, but the quality is terrible. You think they would try to re-master the recordings...nope, not here. They just put a bunch of old 78 sounding vinyl tracks onto a CD. Nothing more. Then they dress it up with a "Platinum Collection" title. With two discs you think you would get something nicer than that. Let's put it this way, these aren't definitive recordings. This CD is by some knock-off company which is apparently based out of London, England. Not only are the CDs bad, but there is a terrible write up about him. Just atrocious how the writer depicts Porter. Also, there are a ton of misspellings and some of the tracks aren't even right. For example the song "Just One of Those Things" is on the album credited as Frank Sinatra. The recording is definitely not Sinatra. It is a woman. So, bad quality recordings, bad quality write up= take a pass. I shouldn't even be giving this two stars, but Porter's song-writing is fantastic. | 16 | [
"Great songs, but the quality is terrible.",
"You think they would try to re-master the recordings...nope, not here.",
"They just put a bunch of old 78 sounding vinyl tracks onto a CD.",
"Nothing more.",
"Then they dress it up with a \"Platinum Collection\" title.",
"With two discs you think you would get something nicer than that.",
"Let's put it this way, these aren't definitive recordings.",
"This CD is by some knock-off company which is apparently based out of London, England.",
"Not only are the CDs bad, but there is a terrible write up about him.",
"Just atrocious how the writer depicts Porter.",
"Also, there are a ton of misspellings and some of the tracks aren't even right.",
"For example the song \"Just One of Those Things\" is on the album credited as Frank Sinatra.",
"The recording is definitely not Sinatra.",
"It is a woman.",
"So, bad quality recordings, bad quality write up= take a pass.",
"I shouldn't even be giving this two stars, but Porter's song-writing is fantastic."
] |
2 | Good performance for price | Purchased card via another retailer. Installation was easy. Own a Dell 1.8 Ghz with upgraded RAM to 768MB. Removed my old 64MB nVidia MX2 card and installed new 5500OC card in AGP slot. Did not have to remove old driver (make sure you have the latest driver from website). Nvidia has the unified driver and recognized the new card. Had to change resolution and that was the installation process. More eye candy and details. No lock ups or stalls to date. Very happy with card. Playing Half2, Counter Strike Source, Call of Duty, etc. Haven't tried Doom 3 yet. Didn't want to spend more money on card due to CPU speed. Also card required 250watt power supply which I had. The 5500 card and upgraded RAM made a significant difference to gaming. Certainly you can't max all settings but good performance for price. | 16 | [
"Purchased card via another retailer.",
"Installation was easy.",
"Own a Dell 1.8 Ghz with upgraded RAM to 768MB.",
"Removed my old 64MB nVidia MX2 card and installed new 5500OC card in AGP slot.",
"Did not have to remove old driver (make sure you have the latest driver from website).",
"Nvidia has the unified driver and recognized the new card.",
"Had to change resolution and that was the installation process.",
"More eye candy and details.",
"No lock ups or stalls to date.",
"Very happy with card.",
"Playing Half2, Counter Strike Source, Call of Duty, etc.",
"Haven't tried Doom 3 yet.",
"Didn't want to spend more money on card due to CPU speed.",
"Also card required 250watt power supply which I had.",
"The 5500 card and upgraded RAM made a significant difference to gaming.",
"Certainly you can't max all settings but good performance for price."
] |
1 | Had Potential | Meet The Parents really had potential, but, it fell flat. De Niro's and Stiller's talents were wasted. The story had good ideas, but, timing and direction killed them. There was too much time watching and waiting for things to happen. Apparently, the director was assuming that the audience had little or no imagination. I laughed at a few things, but, I felt this movie was a waste of my time, money, and gas to pick it up at the video store. I was constantly feeling uncomfortable for Ben Stiller, yet, thinking how stupid he was for his lies. I did like how he ruined the wedding plans for De Niro's other daughter, but, that was a long drawn out breath. If the young people today consider this funny, they need to gain a little more depth to them. This movie appears to be a rough draft instead of a finished product. I didn't like it. | 11 | [
"Meet The Parents really had potential, but, it fell flat.",
"De Niro's and Stiller's talents were wasted.",
"The story had good ideas, but, timing and direction killed them.",
"There was too much time watching and waiting for things to happen.",
"Apparently, the director was assuming that the audience had little or no imagination.",
"I laughed at a few things, but, I felt this movie was a waste of my time, money, and gas to pick it up at the video store.",
"I was constantly feeling uncomfortable for Ben Stiller, yet, thinking how stupid he was for his lies.",
"I did like how he ruined the wedding plans for De Niro's other daughter, but, that was a long drawn out breath.",
"If the young people today consider this funny, they need to gain a little more depth to them.",
"This movie appears to be a rough draft instead of a finished product.",
"I didn't like it."
] |
2 | Good enough | Come on, guys. This is just about as good as you're gonna get nowadays. Yes, the ol' girl is past her prime. Yes the tenor is squally. But when will you hear a better cast? Not in our lifetimes, I'll bet! (Though try the Opera D'Oro CD with Corelli and Sutherland.) The production values are pretty good. Orchestra is fine. Most of the cast hit most of the notes. Let's just admit that we don't have singers anymore who can perform "The Night of the Seven Stars." If you want to see this opera, this is it. Okay? | 13 | [
"Come on, guys.",
"This is just about as good as you're gonna get nowadays.",
"Yes, the ol' girl is past her prime.",
"Yes the tenor is squally.",
"But when will you hear a better cast?",
"Not in our lifetimes, I'll bet!",
"(Though try the Opera D'Oro CD with Corelli and Sutherland.) The production values are pretty good.",
"Orchestra is fine.",
"Most of the cast hit most of the notes.",
"Let's just admit that we don't have singers anymore who can perform \"The Night of the Seven Stars.\" If you want to see this opera, this is it.",
"Okay?"
] |
1 | Harry Potter encourages kids to practice "Witch Craft" | Harry Potter talks about a nerdy boy with glasses and some freaking scar on his head that is shaped as a lighting bolt. Heck!! why can't it be some other shape like an appleor a banana? Anyway, during the book, you encounter words like lumnos or somthing like that, which means to make thewand light up. Because of that, tons of kids are gonna buytoy wands and try to copy that. That is considered witch craft.They should ban Harry Potter from book stores. I don't evenlike the story at all. Why does Harry Potter have to be somenerdy geeky kid. It should be some cool chick like Jlo or something like that. LoL! Just kiddn. Anyway, I advise you not to buy the book. Its dumb, it has a bad story and brooms.Why don't they make mini coopers fly and use that for quiditch instead?DONT BUY THE BOOK!!!!!! | 14 | [
"Harry Potter talks about a nerdy boy with glasses and some freaking scar on his head that is shaped as a lighting bolt.",
"Heck!!",
"why can't it be some other shape like an appleor a banana?",
"Anyway, during the book, you encounter words like lumnos or somthing like that, which means to make thewand light up.",
"Because of that, tons of kids are gonna buytoy wands and try to copy that.",
"That is considered witch craft.They should ban Harry Potter from book stores.",
"I don't evenlike the story at all.",
"Why does Harry Potter have to be somenerdy geeky kid.",
"It should be some cool chick like Jlo or something like that.",
"LoL!",
"Just kiddn.",
"Anyway, I advise you not to buy the book.",
"Its dumb, it has a bad story and brooms.Why don't they make mini coopers fly and use that for quiditch instead?",
"DONT BUY THE BOOK!!!",
"!!!"
] |
2 | Death, Stared Down | A 22-year-old's battle against cancer might seem an unlikely topic for an uplifting book -- but Six Months to Live is certainly that. It's the story of Matt, a young man who, faced with death, refused to quit living. Matt wasn't a hero, and the writer of his story doesn't make him out to be one. Six Months to Live steers clear of the cliches and catch-phrases we often use to help us "make sense" of terminal illness. Instead, the book is realistic: it shows us Matt's darkest hours as well as his triumphs; his doubts as well as his faith. That's why, at the end, the reader is not left feeling Matt's life was "wasted"; rather, that it was used for a cause bigger than any one of us. We're all dead men, the movie Gladiator reminds us. Like as not, we don't get to choose how or when we die. But we all can choose how we meet death. Six Months to Live can help us choose well. Thanks to Matt. | 11 | [
"A 22-year-old's battle against cancer might seem an unlikely topic for an uplifting book -- but Six Months to Live is certainly that.",
"It's the story of Matt, a young man who, faced with death, refused to quit living.",
"Matt wasn't a hero, and the writer of his story doesn't make him out to be one.",
"Six Months to Live steers clear of the cliches and catch-phrases we often use to help us \"make sense\" of terminal illness.",
"Instead, the book is realistic: it shows us Matt's darkest hours as well as his triumphs; his doubts as well as his faith.",
"That's why, at the end, the reader is not left feeling Matt's life was \"wasted\"; rather, that it was used for a cause bigger than any one of us.",
"We're all dead men, the movie Gladiator reminds us.",
"Like as not, we don't get to choose how or when we die.",
"But we all can choose how we meet death.",
"Six Months to Live can help us choose well.",
"Thanks to Matt."
] |
1 | Horrible | This Book is horrible. I was so eager to get it and when i did i was extremely disappointed. All the cakes are so old and outdatedand nothing is done in fondant. Even the tutorials suck. Theres just some crappy sketches. I'd return it but it probably cost more to shipit back than what i paid for it. Now I know why i got it so cheap from the seller.I read the reviews before i bought this book and i really wish i had listened. Now I know better.DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK. DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK. DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK.I've actually gottan some good advice about cake books. Borrow them from the library first. If you find oneyou really want, then buy it. That way you wont be disappointed like i was with this book. | 13 | [
"This Book is horrible.",
"I was so eager to get it and when i did i was extremely disappointed.",
"All the cakes are so old and outdatedand nothing is done in fondant.",
"Even the tutorials suck.",
"Theres just some crappy sketches.",
"I'd return it but it probably cost more to shipit back than what i paid for it.",
"Now I know why i got it so cheap from the seller.I read the reviews before i bought this book and i really wish i had listened.",
"Now I know better.DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK.",
"DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK.",
"DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK.I've actually gottan some good advice about cake books.",
"Borrow them from the library first.",
"If you find oneyou really want, then buy it.",
"That way you wont be disappointed like i was with this book."
] |
2 | "This is the way the world ends...." | In a barren, ashen landscape that was once the United States of America, a weary man and his young son are traveling south in search of the ocean. They scavenge for food and shelter, and they must constantly avoid marauding bands of fellow survivors who would prey on them. The one thing that sustains them on their way is their ferocious love for each other. THE ROAD is the story of their heartbreaking journey.Every now and then, when we need reminding, a great writer shows us one possible future for our species if we continue on the path to self-destruction. In 1957, Nevil Shute gave us ON THE BEACH, and now, 50 years later, Cormac McCarthy has given us an eloquent new version of the same cautionary tale. We didn't listen then. Perhaps we can learn something now.I have rarely been so moved by a work of literature. To call this the most important novel of 2006 is an understatement. Read it and weep. Read it and be uplifted. Just read it--before it's too late. | 11 | [
"In a barren, ashen landscape that was once the United States of America, a weary man and his young son are traveling south in search of the ocean.",
"They scavenge for food and shelter, and they must constantly avoid marauding bands of fellow survivors who would prey on them.",
"The one thing that sustains them on their way is their ferocious love for each other.",
"THE ROAD is the story of their heartbreaking journey.Every now and then, when we need reminding, a great writer shows us one possible future for our species if we continue on the path to self-destruction.",
"In 1957, Nevil Shute gave us ON THE BEACH, and now, 50 years later, Cormac McCarthy has given us an eloquent new version of the same cautionary tale.",
"We didn't listen then.",
"Perhaps we can learn something now.I have rarely been so moved by a work of literature.",
"To call this the most important novel of 2006 is an understatement.",
"Read it and weep.",
"Read it and be uplifted.",
"Just read it--before it's too late."
] |
2 | Thought it was longer but otherwise well made | It is what it says it is. Just a single piece of metal shaped into a sword. The sheath is made of hard plastic and has a nice "click" to it when you put the sword in. It locks into the sheath. The straps are removable and customizable. Without messing with the straps the entire things tilts more towards the horizontal plane. Putting the actual handle postion somewhere below your shoulder. I came up with a strap layout to create a back mounted sheath where the blade handle sticks up farther, roughly 2-3 inches from 90 degrees. Not very sharp but you can sharpen it. I cut a bunch of trees with it and it worked well. Handle did not unravel either. | 11 | [
"It is what it says it is.",
"Just a single piece of metal shaped into a sword.",
"The sheath is made of hard plastic and has a nice \"click\" to it when you put the sword in.",
"It locks into the sheath.",
"The straps are removable and customizable.",
"Without messing with the straps the entire things tilts more towards the horizontal plane.",
"Putting the actual handle postion somewhere below your shoulder.",
"I came up with a strap layout to create a back mounted sheath where the blade handle sticks up farther, roughly 2-3 inches from 90 degrees.",
"Not very sharp but you can sharpen it.",
"I cut a bunch of trees with it and it worked well.",
"Handle did not unravel either."
] |
2 | First time I read it, hated it-now, I love it! | I am an avid reader. I love both old and modern classics. This book was recommended to me by someone and I couldn't even finish it. I hated it. The simplistic writing style was unexpected and insulting. Years later, I came across the book again and reread it. This time I had no expectations for it and I was prepared for the fact that it is a simple fable. It is now one of my favorite books. It is easy to get caught up in the great complexity of life. This book is a reminder that deep wisdom can be obtained from simple lessons. This book is also a reminder that we all have a purpose even when our journey seems pointless. The book had to be simply and ineloquently written, that's the point! You don't have to possess great intellect to fulfill your purpose and find happiness in life. | 13 | [
"I am an avid reader.",
"I love both old and modern classics.",
"This book was recommended to me by someone and I couldn't even finish it.",
"I hated it.",
"The simplistic writing style was unexpected and insulting.",
"Years later, I came across the book again and reread it.",
"This time I had no expectations for it and I was prepared for the fact that it is a simple fable.",
"It is now one of my favorite books.",
"It is easy to get caught up in the great complexity of life.",
"This book is a reminder that deep wisdom can be obtained from simple lessons.",
"This book is also a reminder that we all have a purpose even when our journey seems pointless.",
"The book had to be simply and ineloquently written, that's the point!",
"You don't have to possess great intellect to fulfill your purpose and find happiness in life."
] |
1 | Same s---, different title. | OK, I was almost reconciled to the sex-for-plot substitution. Almost. Both the Anita Blake and Merry Gentry books have headed down that path. But this time, I was more distracted by the annoying overuse of a couple of metaphors / similes involving having the moon inside someone, making them "glow". I think this was used several times in the same scene. At least in the same chapter. Hello, proofreaders and editors? Other faux pas were equally annoying, and made reading painful.When these books, starting with Anita Blake, caught my attention, they had plot, characters, snappy dialogue, and did I mention plot? If the entire Merry story arc were a week, this book would be a minute. Almost nothing happens to advance the plot, and it happens slowly.I won't be springing for a hardcover next time. Maybe not even a paperback <sigh>. I hate it when a good thing ends badly. As a friend said, "When the story is over, stop telling it." Please. | 14 | [
"OK, I was almost reconciled to the sex-for-plot substitution.",
"Almost.",
"Both the Anita Blake and Merry Gentry books have headed down that path.",
"But this time, I was more distracted by the annoying overuse of a couple of metaphors / similes involving having the moon inside someone, making them \"glow\".",
"I think this was used several times in the same scene.",
"At least in the same chapter.",
"Hello, proofreaders and editors?",
"Other faux pas were equally annoying, and made reading painful.When these books, starting with Anita Blake, caught my attention, they had plot, characters, snappy dialogue, and did I mention plot?",
"If the entire Merry story arc were a week, this book would be a minute.",
"Almost nothing happens to advance the plot, and it happens slowly.I won't be springing for a hardcover next time.",
"Maybe not even a paperback <sigh>.",
"I hate it when a good thing ends badly.",
"As a friend said, \"When the story is over, stop telling it.\" Please."
] |
1 | Boring. | In my opinion, I found this game VERY boring... I really don't like most of the new pokemon (i mean, have you seen Comby?! Come on!!!) and my favorite pokemon, munchlax, took WAY too much boring waiting to get. I was never a fan of the pokemon games anyway (with the exeption of the Mystery Dungeon games, i love those). All you do is go around battling pokemon and catching new ones. Training is boring, battling is boring, and putting so much waiting to find rare pokemon is just...... boring. And it was much too easy to catch pokemon... I cought the all-powerful legendary pokemon, Dialga (the pokemon on the cover of the game), with an ordinary pokeball. I'm not even kidding! I weakened it, then threw a pokeball... and it caught it. If you liked the old games of just wandering around catching pokemon, you will probably like this too, though. | 12 | [
"In my opinion, I found this game VERY boring... I really don't like most of the new pokemon (i mean, have you seen Comby?!",
"Come on!!!",
") and my favorite pokemon, munchlax, took WAY too much boring waiting to get.",
"I was never a fan of the pokemon games anyway (with the exeption of the Mystery Dungeon games, i love those).",
"All you do is go around battling pokemon and catching new ones.",
"Training is boring, battling is boring, and putting so much waiting to find rare pokemon is just...... boring.",
"And it was much too easy to catch pokemon... I cought the all-powerful legendary pokemon, Dialga (the pokemon on the cover of the game), with an ordinary pokeball.",
"I'm not even kidding!",
"I weakened it, then threw a pokeball... and it caught it.",
"If you liked the old games of just wandering around catching pokemon, you will probably like this too, though."
] |
1 | Bad Design | This case looks good and that is about it.Zero thought was put into the design of this case. The belt-clip is very difficult to clip on due to its design. The back of the clip is only a third as long as the front. When clipping onto your belt the back gets caught every time. To fully put it on the clip needs to be stretched open. No. It is not spring loaded or hinged. Once it is on, it is clamped there. Watch you don't tear your pants trying to remove it. The swivel? Ho-hum.The magnetic closure is a nice idea but badly executed. The clasp on this case holds the flap out a full centimeter (3/8"+) from the body of the case. Not practical at all for something you're wearing on your belt and don't wan't flapping in the breeze or catching your arm or anything else in close quarters.This case is also just small enough that the flip cover does not fit. Not good.If there were zero stars, this case would earn them. | 14 | [
"This case looks good and that is about it.Zero thought was put into the design of this case.",
"The belt-clip is very difficult to clip on due to its design.",
"The back of the clip is only a third as long as the front.",
"When clipping onto your belt the back gets caught every time.",
"To fully put it on the clip needs to be stretched open.",
"No.",
"It is not spring loaded or hinged.",
"Once it is on, it is clamped there.",
"Watch you don't tear your pants trying to remove it.",
"The swivel?",
"Ho-hum.The magnetic closure is a nice idea but badly executed.",
"The clasp on this case holds the flap out a full centimeter (3/8\"+) from the body of the case.",
"Not practical at all for something you're wearing on your belt and don't wan't flapping in the breeze or catching your arm or anything else in close quarters.This case is also just small enough that the flip cover does not fit.",
"Not good.If there were zero stars, this case would earn them."
] |
1 | Know what you want!!! | I purchased this DVD because of the NTSC/PAL feature. I thought that I would be able to play Europeans DVD. I was wrong. This player will play Europeans DVD with Region 1 encoding which is US and Canada. In brief, you will not be able to play foreign DVDs with this player. I quickly offered it as a gift to my sister and purchased one of those DVDs [....]Now, I can watch DVDs from all over the world. With my new DVD, I noticed that the APex wasn't all that good. Whenever you want to change an audio, language, subtitle option, the movie will stop. It is not instantaneous. Also, it has no rewind or forward. You can only jump from chapters to chapters. And finally, it is almost impossible to decipher what's written on the panel. The inscriptions are too small.Be careful! Know what you want. | 14 | [
"I purchased this DVD because of the NTSC/PAL feature.",
"I thought that I would be able to play Europeans DVD.",
"I was wrong.",
"This player will play Europeans DVD with Region 1 encoding which is US and Canada.",
"In brief, you will not be able to play foreign DVDs with this player.",
"I quickly offered it as a gift to my sister and purchased one of those DVDs [....]Now, I can watch DVDs from all over the world.",
"With my new DVD, I noticed that the APex wasn't all that good.",
"Whenever you want to change an audio, language, subtitle option, the movie will stop.",
"It is not instantaneous.",
"Also, it has no rewind or forward.",
"You can only jump from chapters to chapters.",
"And finally, it is almost impossible to decipher what's written on the panel.",
"The inscriptions are too small.Be careful!",
"Know what you want."
] |
1 | Stay away! | I purchased these "Extractum Astragali" by Royal King at Chinatown for $2.85 per box/10vials. Still have 4 boxes of 10 vials in each box. Already consumed about 15 vials over the last 10 days. There is nothing of good to report on this product. I looked on the ingredient label and it says: Carbohydrate 8 grams. Astragali extract in honey base. And it does taste very sweet. If you do calculations: the vial is 10ml equates to 10 grams in water weight. If sugar is 8 grams (8mls), you have 2 grams of god knows what in the vial you are consuming. It could be Chinese preservatives with a tiny drop of real astragalas extract. As soon as I found that it has less than 2 grams of no one knows what out of 10 grams (10mls), with 8 mls sugar --I am throwing all my boxes away. At $2.85 per box/10vials I am not going to risk liver damage from preservative, adulteration, or simply take it for sugar content. Your best bet to buy real herb and make tea from it. | 13 | [
"I purchased these \"Extractum Astragali\" by Royal King at Chinatown for $2.85 per box/10vials.",
"Still have 4 boxes of 10 vials in each box.",
"Already consumed about 15 vials over the last 10 days.",
"There is nothing of good to report on this product.",
"I looked on the ingredient label and it says: Carbohydrate 8 grams.",
"Astragali extract in honey base.",
"And it does taste very sweet.",
"If you do calculations: the vial is 10ml equates to 10 grams in water weight.",
"If sugar is 8 grams (8mls), you have 2 grams of god knows what in the vial you are consuming.",
"It could be Chinese preservatives with a tiny drop of real astragalas extract.",
"As soon as I found that it has less than 2 grams of no one knows what out of 10 grams (10mls), with 8 mls sugar --I am throwing all my boxes away.",
"At $2.85 per box/10vials I am not going to risk liver damage from preservative, adulteration, or simply take it for sugar content.",
"Your best bet to buy real herb and make tea from it."
] |
2 | Works with Windows XP | Just bought the 23" Apple Cinema display. It works at full res with a GeForce 4 4600 and Windows XP. It has no hardware brightness/contrast controls, but the NVidia driver has these controls + gamma. You can save configurations (such as nighttime, cloudy, office etc) and access them quickly from the taskbar. I have one dead pixel, but at this resolution it is hardly noticeable. You have to buy the DVI to ADC converter to get it to work with an NVidia GeForce card ($$$). There is no loss in quality when using the converter (it is all digital). Color quality and brightness are even across the entire screen. The pixel response is fast for an LCD, but not as quick as a CRT. Still, DVDs and flight simulator rarely exhibit ghosting. Definitely happy with my purchase. | 11 | [
"Just bought the 23\" Apple Cinema display.",
"It works at full res with a GeForce 4 4600 and Windows XP.",
"It has no hardware brightness/contrast controls, but the NVidia driver has these controls + gamma.",
"You can save configurations (such as nighttime, cloudy, office etc) and access them quickly from the taskbar.",
"I have one dead pixel, but at this resolution it is hardly noticeable.",
"You have to buy the DVI to ADC converter to get it to work with an NVidia GeForce card ($$$).",
"There is no loss in quality when using the converter (it is all digital).",
"Color quality and brightness are even across the entire screen.",
"The pixel response is fast for an LCD, but not as quick as a CRT.",
"Still, DVDs and flight simulator rarely exhibit ghosting.",
"Definitely happy with my purchase."
] |
2 | A Quiet Gem | This is a quiet, intriguing, and odd little film. It has it's little charm. Johnny Depp, who is very good, plays Gilbert Grape wrestling to take care of his family, which includes his morbidly obese mother, and his mentally retarded brother played by Leonardo DiCaprio, who will knock your pants off in a flat out brilliant performance. He deserved the Oscar for this. This is an interesting film. It's sad, in a way, and that's why it's odd. You want to be sad but the characters themselves don't show enough emotion. It's like they don't care enough. That's one of the oddities that fill this movie. Darlene Cates, who plays the mother, is wonderful. She, and Leonardo, are real. They bring it off so believeably. Do yourself a favor and give this hidden gem a try. | 13 | [
"This is a quiet, intriguing, and odd little film.",
"It has it's little charm.",
"Johnny Depp, who is very good, plays Gilbert Grape wrestling to take care of his family, which includes his morbidly obese mother, and his mentally retarded brother played by Leonardo DiCaprio, who will knock your pants off in a flat out brilliant performance.",
"He deserved the Oscar for this.",
"This is an interesting film.",
"It's sad, in a way, and that's why it's odd.",
"You want to be sad but the characters themselves don't show enough emotion.",
"It's like they don't care enough.",
"That's one of the oddities that fill this movie.",
"Darlene Cates, who plays the mother, is wonderful.",
"She, and Leonardo, are real.",
"They bring it off so believeably.",
"Do yourself a favor and give this hidden gem a try."
] |
2 | Beautiful... (4.5 Stars) | I bought this book and Sarah Dunant's newest book, "In The Company of the Courtesan", at the same time. I read "Courtesan" first and was fairly disappointed (see my review). Because I had already bought "Venus", I decided to give it a go. This book was beautiful and compelling and even a week after I have finished it, I find myself thinking about the story. The author captures the main character's voice perfectly. I felt like I truly knew Alessandra. Unlike "Courtesan", the characters in this book are very relatable and substantial. I felt their pain, passion, and joy. My only complaint is that the story was too short. Selfishly I could say that the last chapter feels rushed, but only because I wanted more! I wanted Alessandra and her painter's story to continue so I could share their experiences. If I could rate "The Birth of Venus" 4.5 stars, I probably would, but I rounded up because of the way I felt while I was reading the story. | 12 | [
"I bought this book and Sarah Dunant's newest book, \"In The Company of the Courtesan\", at the same time.",
"I read \"Courtesan\" first and was fairly disappointed (see my review).",
"Because I had already bought \"Venus\", I decided to give it a go.",
"This book was beautiful and compelling and even a week after I have finished it, I find myself thinking about the story.",
"The author captures the main character's voice perfectly.",
"I felt like I truly knew Alessandra.",
"Unlike \"Courtesan\", the characters in this book are very relatable and substantial.",
"I felt their pain, passion, and joy.",
"My only complaint is that the story was too short.",
"Selfishly I could say that the last chapter feels rushed, but only because I wanted more!",
"I wanted Alessandra and her painter's story to continue so I could share their experiences.",
"If I could rate \"The Birth of Venus\" 4.5 stars, I probably would, but I rounded up because of the way I felt while I was reading the story."
] |
1 | A good investment? Not any more | The watch looks great. However, the price is quite steep. It is beautiful, reliable and keeps accurate time. However, setting the day is a hassle. You have to keep rotating the hands until you get the correct day and time. Setting the date is easy. It is an easy reader watch and ideal for people who have difficulty reading. On the other hand, this watch is quite fragile and has to be protected from getting wet. The band is expandable and looks nice.Update2010 This watch barely lasted two years. The dates do not change. You cannot put back the back cover easily. It just does not close. I had to go to a jeweler just to get the battery changed and put the back cover tightly. I am disappointed. I won't buy another Timex watch. | 15 | [
"The watch looks great.",
"However, the price is quite steep.",
"It is beautiful, reliable and keeps accurate time.",
"However, setting the day is a hassle.",
"You have to keep rotating the hands until you get the correct day and time.",
"Setting the date is easy.",
"It is an easy reader watch and ideal for people who have difficulty reading.",
"On the other hand, this watch is quite fragile and has to be protected from getting wet.",
"The band is expandable and looks nice.Update2010 This watch barely lasted two years.",
"The dates do not change.",
"You cannot put back the back cover easily.",
"It just does not close.",
"I had to go to a jeweler just to get the battery changed and put the back cover tightly.",
"I am disappointed.",
"I won't buy another Timex watch."
] |
1 | Lacking quality | I ordered this on a Monday and received it 16 days later. It should not have taken that long.The packaging was terrible. The two largest sizes were stacked; everything else was thrown on top. There was yellowish glue on the outside of many of the boxes, making them unusable. I tried to clean it off, but it is permanently stuck. The dimensions of the inner and outer shells do not work well with each other. Some are hard to open and some fall apart. I had to sort through them and pick out the ones I could use. Here are statistics for which ones were NOT USABLE:Long ...... 45% damagedBig ........ 30% damagedRegular .. 15% damagedSmall ..... 40% damagedTiny ...... 75% damaged (!)Only 59 out of the 100 were usable. I am very disappointed with the quality, especially since I purchased these based on the good reviews.I attached pictures of two major problems with the boxes. One shows a rip that they obviously tried to fix, unsuccessfully, and the other shows the dimension problem. | 12 | [
"I ordered this on a Monday and received it 16 days later.",
"It should not have taken that long.The packaging was terrible.",
"The two largest sizes were stacked; everything else was thrown on top.",
"There was yellowish glue on the outside of many of the boxes, making them unusable.",
"I tried to clean it off, but it is permanently stuck.",
"The dimensions of the inner and outer shells do not work well with each other.",
"Some are hard to open and some fall apart.",
"I had to sort through them and pick out the ones I could use.",
"Here are statistics for which ones were NOT USABLE:Long ...... 45% damagedBig ........ 30% damagedRegular ..",
"15% damagedSmall ..... 40% damagedTiny ...... 75% damaged (!",
")Only 59 out of the 100 were usable.",
"I am very disappointed with the quality, especially since I purchased these based on the good reviews.I attached pictures of two major problems with the boxes.",
"One shows a rip that they obviously tried to fix, unsuccessfully, and the other shows the dimension problem."
] |
1 | Burns out motors if filter isn't changed OFTEN. | I would NEVER buy another one of these again. The first one they shipped died in less than a week. The $10 filters that you HAVE to change every 3-4 times you use it can't be cleaned. You must buy them which means you will spend $10 every few times you want to vacuum. I have all hard wood floors accept for a few area rugs. We have one cat, one kid and a wood stove. We don't make huge messes. I wish I could post a video of this crappy vacuum NOT being able to pick up a Cheerio because you'd laugh!. I'm writing this review because I just changed the filter on the replacement they sent and and tried cleaning some sawdust from around the wood stove and the motor died AGAIN.I really wanted a Regina Carpet Sweeper but they don't make them anymore. :o(DO NOT BUY THIS VACUUM!!! | 11 | [
"I would NEVER buy another one of these again.",
"The first one they shipped died in less than a week.",
"The $10 filters that you HAVE to change every 3-4 times you use it can't be cleaned.",
"You must buy them which means you will spend $10 every few times you want to vacuum.",
"I have all hard wood floors accept for a few area rugs.",
"We have one cat, one kid and a wood stove.",
"We don't make huge messes.",
"I wish I could post a video of this crappy vacuum NOT being able to pick up a Cheerio because you'd laugh!",
".",
"I'm writing this review because I just changed the filter on the replacement they sent and and tried cleaning some sawdust from around the wood stove and the motor died AGAIN.I really wanted a Regina Carpet Sweeper but they don't make them anymore.",
":o(DO NOT BUY THIS VACUUM!!!"
] |
1 | OOPS! WRONG BOOK!! | This book reads like a dervative of a badly written derivative of Tolkien, married to the son of "Dark and Stormy Night." The annual contest of Groaner openings needs a new entry, maybe that way, FtM could get recognized! Books should be FUN to read, this one is a chore. I have tried three different times to pick it up, but have failed miserably. My last attempt died after less than a chapter. One of the other reviewers used the word "Execrable," if he hadn't, I would have.I haunt my local Half Price Books and snap up anything by my list of favorite authors that appears on their shelves. Eric Flint is on that list. He has done some very nice collaborative work, so I looked forward to reading FtM. OOPS! WRONG BOOK! I am not ready to give up on Flint, so I will blame his partner for the miserable writing. I don't think I will read any more of Roach's work. | 12 | [
"This book reads like a dervative of a badly written derivative of Tolkien, married to the son of \"Dark and Stormy Night.\" The annual contest of Groaner openings needs a new entry, maybe that way, FtM could get recognized!",
"Books should be FUN to read, this one is a chore.",
"I have tried three different times to pick it up, but have failed miserably.",
"My last attempt died after less than a chapter.",
"One of the other reviewers used the word \"Execrable,\" if he hadn't, I would have.I haunt my local Half Price Books and snap up anything by my list of favorite authors that appears on their shelves.",
"Eric Flint is on that list.",
"He has done some very nice collaborative work, so I looked forward to reading FtM.",
"OOPS!",
"WRONG BOOK!",
"I am not ready to give up on Flint, so I will blame his partner for the miserable writing.",
"I don't think I will read any more of Roach's work."
] |
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