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Cromartie has his eye on a new face
Although the first few episodes focused on Sarah, John and Cameron - this episode focuses more on Chromartie's story. After getting his new skin in the last episode, Cromartie needs to find a plastic surgeon to reconstruct his not so pretty mug. Meanwhile John is depressed over the death of the girl who committed suicide at their school and Cameron finds out that Cromartie made it through the time bubble and into the current timeline.With this new information Sarah wants to run but it is John who comes to realize that he must embrace his destiny and begin to fight back against the machines. The trio set out to find Cromartie but stumble onto an operation that could threaten far more than just the three of them, a new metal compound that could be used to build more terminator units. While trying to figure out what is happening Sarah realizes that Cromartie is not the only terminator unit on the scene.Also the FBI agent, James Ellison is beginning to pick up the trail and fit the puzzle pieces together. Even though he is still out of the loop on what the three are doing he finds himself wondering if there is something going on below the surface.The episodes in the first season include smaller storylines that are outside of the broader picture and as the three continue to fight against the future they also fight smaller battles in the present. These smaller battles bring a lot of action and intrigue to the show and also build the foundation for the bigger picture later on. It was also nice to see Cameron in battle with another terminator unit and for John and Sarah to use wit along with strength. Good episode.Recommended. | 45 stars
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Perfect gift
I purchased these as a gift for my mom. She absolutely loves them. Gonna buy a set for myself soon. | 45 stars
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Good stringing machine
I bought this stringer and it was confusing at first but as others have mentioned, there are a lot of videos and resources online that will help gain your confidence. I never did my own stringing before and I was successful in my first try! I spent hours online researching the best ways though. It's funny, I haven't broken my strings since I started doing my own work. I think my local sports store was sabotaging the strings when I went to them for stringing. Just paranoid I guess.Advises:1. Adjust the clamps for the right string width or it will either be too difficult to clamp close or it won't hold the strings at all.2. Learn your knots. Look online.3. Be patient. It takes a while especially for first timers (like me).4. Make sure the ratcheting tensioner is free to turn or you'll have to hold it still with one hand to make it ratchet. | 45 stars
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Okay DVD but It's Best Your Children Watch NO TV
Okay DVD. But it has been found that every hour of watching TV increases the chance of ADD by 10%. Children under 5 with growing brains should definitely not be watching any TV or computer screens at all. | 45 stars
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"What is Life" Without It?
First things first: I'm a HUGE fan of the music and work of George Harrison (he's my favorite Beatle, with John at number 2.) "All Things Must Pass" has become known as his greatest album, a legendary masterpiece. While I can't argue with it being a great album, and can understand it being regarded as a masterpiece for pure scale and quality of songs, I don't think of it as his best. "Living in the Material World", "Cloud Nine", and a variety of others are higher up on my list (I would recommend that a new fan start with "Living in the Material World.") That said, all of the songs are great material and favorites include "I'd Have You Anytime", "My Sweet Lord" (of course), "Run of the Mill", "What is Life?", "Wah-Wah", "Isn't it a Pity" (both versions are good, prefer the first one) "Awaiting on You All", "Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp", "Beware of Darkness", "Apple Scruffs", "I Dig Love", "Art of Dying", and the title track. The rest are a small notch below ("My Sweet Lord" is rather worn our from being overplayed on the radio, but is still good anyway.) I might say that "Wah-Wah", "Frankie Crisp", "Awaiting on You All", "Run of the Mill", and "What is Life?" are my absolute favorites. Then there is "I Dig Love." Alongside the jams, this is probably the most underrated track on the whole thing. Harrison sings a message of love; the verses are fun if repatative and the bridge section is lyrical brilliance as far as the support of love is concerned. I mentioned the jams earlier: while enjoy the bonus section on this album (on disc 1), I could easily enjoy the album as a whole without it, the jams (disc 2) on the other hand are one of the defining elements of this album for me. They're jamming! Of course the tracks lack the same degree of structure as the ones with lyrics (there is some structure, but not the same as in a normal planned, rehearsed song.) I for one enjoy this entire album, "I Dig Love" and the jams inclusive ( it was originally a three LP set, with the third housing all the jams, so they were like a different album in a way.) Overall, this is a great album, and probably the only piece of Harrison's solo work that earns respect from outsiders/aka John/Paul fans (snobs might just be a better description.)(Also, while I'm here: an earlier reviewer claimed that George Harrison was a merely a "competent" musician with nothing special to say. I While I respect everyone's rights to their opinions and therefore will not argue with the other reviewer as to George's musicianship, I feel that to insinuate that George Harrison had nothing special he wanted to say is a severe misjudgment, or just ignorance, of his character. George Harrison was a spiritual man, one of peace, love, and a guardian of our precious environment( which I think you will agree needs our protection, unless you're an overzealous Republican/oil driller.) On all of these issues and many more, he had much to say. Listen through his solo albums from "All Things...", to the posthumous "Brainwashed" and you will see that I'm right. George Harrison had MUCH to say on WIDE variety of issues, and conveyed his messages to those who did not shoot the messenger! George's work had every bit the substance of John's, and much more than Paul's; he also wrote lyrics way better than Paul, and often just as good as John. To conclude this, don't underestimate or dismiss George Harrison and/or his music. He was a great, and I like and admire his work just as much, if not more so, than John Lennon's; on a separate note, the two best Beatles are now dead! Thank you and goodbye!)4/5 (for "All Things...) | 45 stars
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Technically Perfect
If I were to write a book, I would hope is was as well organized as this one, which is true to form for these guys. I would venture to guess that the contents of this book started out as a bull session with these two guys passing remarks back and forth with a tape recorder faithfully humming along in the background. And then, after it was transcribed, they went to work on it.If you are a stickler for details, this book will provide them. I have read other books by these two authors, and was glad I came back for more. However, beware, the title really means what it says - unless you truly are advanced, you may begin to wonder what hit you hit you before you finish the first chapter. | 45 stars
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Needs to be rebooted often...
I received this unit for free from Verizon. Previous to this was using a Westell DSL modem. I never had any problems with the Westell, however I have to reboot this unit about once every 3 to 5 hours because it drops it's WAN connection. Most of the time the LAN connection stays so I can transfer files between my PC and laptop but I cannot access the internet. Usually a reboot fixes things. All in in all I say buy a linksys or another reputable brand. While not total junk, this product seems to have it's issues as evidenced by the amount of users here expiriencing the same problems as I have. Strangely enough all of these users seem to be using Verizon DSL. Hmmmm.....Update:I had logged into my Amazon account today and just happened to see this review I had posted sometime ago. I figured I would update it. Shortly after I posted this review in 2006, I came home one day to the smell of burnt electronics. I immediately checked my PC, it was fine except it had no internet connection. Sure enough this unit had died. I got a second one from Verizon and it was DOA. That was all I needed, I went back to the Westell DSL modem and bought Linksys WRT54G for a wifi router. Ever since then have been very happy. I rarely if ever have to reboot my router and it works great! If you are considering this unit please take my advice and try something else. | 01 star
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A miracle
I read this book many years ago when it was first released. Reading it these many years later only drives home what a great book it is - and what an amazing story Bill Wilson's life is. A profoundly flawed man who not only spearheaded Alcoholics Anonymous, but also the man who saved it - again and again. Despite his flaws, Wilson made choices that had a profound effect on the development of this fellowship, its organization and ultimate survival. A must-read for AA history buffs! | 45 stars
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Kindle transfer is distractingly bad
This is not a criticism of the story, which I enjoyed. This is an admonishment to Amazon on their pathetically poor effort at transferring this book to the Kindle format. Transfer errors are so common that hardly a page does not go by in which you as the reader are not yanked out of the flow of the story as you try to worry out what the original text was. It is as if someone was paid to cut the pages from the book, scan them into a computer, remove all of the white-space, and leave the computer to its best efforts to guess at the original words. Well fine if that is the only way to establish an electronic copy of the book, but I can think of no good reason why they did not employ a proofreader to correct the very numerous and obvious mistakes.Shame on you Amazon. This is NOT the quality of product that I was expecting when I purchased my Kindle. | 12 stars
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The music is the problem here ...
The problem Jerry Kokich (previous reviewer) found with the music is a problem for me too. The scoring for these wonderful Keaton films ranges from irritating to atrocious to absolutely unbearable. It completely misses the subtleties in Keaton, the softer moods, the very art of Keaton. Everything seems to be ha-ha-ha to these folks; music for silent movies is supposed to enhance, accent, etc.---not draw attention to itself over the film. Carl Davis's scoring for the version of The General and Our Hospitality that appeared on PBS in the late 1980s shows great sensitivity to this material and sometimes can even be rather euphoric; however, it never "intrudes" on Keaton. Unfortunately, those versions don't appear to be on DVD yet. Keaton was a genius, and at least we have him on Kino. But why do all this, and then use such irritating music? The films themselves are terrific and the DVDs good (not great). But these are indeed silent movies, and it is a truly lamentable shame that the folks at Kino don't themselves seem to respect the level of genius they're dealing with. | 23 stars
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"HELP! HELP! I'M BEING REPRESSED!"
You know what, I'm 28 years old and I've never seen this movie until yesterday. LAUGHED harder than I've laughed at a comedy in a good while! I can see why this has always been hailed as a classic. Its like every scene is memorable and one of my favorites was with "Tim" and the rabbit. Also loved the king yelling "Ni!" at that old woman for a shrubbery (and I thought she played her part perfectly) and then a "shrubber" just happens to be riding by. So many running gags but not over done. This is a real gem and I'm glad I popped it in! | 45 stars
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I LOVED THIS BOOK
I wasn't exactly sure what to expect going into this book, but I had a feeling it was going to be good and I was right. This is a cute winter read perfect to read by the fire on those cold days. I definitely recommend this book for anyone who enjoys contemporary romances. :) | 45 stars
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An informative and highly entertaining PBS documentary.
Robin Williams hosts a documentary on dolphins. He travels to various parts of the world to film and interact with different species of dolphins. Ala Williams, he makes the viewer laugh with his comments and antics which include getting rammed by a male dolphin, giving commands to trained dolphins, and swimming in the open ocean with wild dolphins. The film is very enjoyable with excellent footage and is part of a PBS series called "In the Wild." Other films in the series are about wild animals and are narrated by various celebrities. | 45 stars
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Top quality, indispensible, don't hesitate buying.
This was actually MUCH higher quality than I expected. Very innovative tool, perfect for a multitude of "holding" applications. How did I get along, befoe, without it. Am ordering two more. | 45 stars
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perfect...
i was fortunate to buy the vinyl back in the 80's when perfect hadn't been added as a bonus for us-release. so i learned soul mining the way it was intended, with GIANT being the grand finale. what a bomb - imho this is the best album ever created, closely followed by mj's dusk, trane's love supreme and talk talk's spirit of eden.despite the conditioned waxing criticism, soul mining is complete without the track perfect, but it doesn't hurt to own it, so buy '45 rpm' as well as mj's other classics, and you even get the original version...."oh what a perfect day, to think about myself.my feet are firmly screwed to the floor.what is there to fear from such a regular world!!"btw: this is the original soul mining - the tape the reviewer from tampa refers to is a release for the u.s. only. the songs mentioned might all be classics in their own right, but nevertheless were b-sides or part of the hidden "pornography of despair".well, not all things 'land of the free - home of the brave' mean the same for the rest of us. | 45 stars
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d3k edition
The print of this DVD (produced by d3k) is terrible--it is not clean and it has lots of minor splices. This DVD spoils an excellent suspense comedy with Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant. Do not get this version. | 01 star
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Good Date Movie; Plays well on repeat viewings
An endearing, light, but compelling date movie. Lots of great lines too. Ending reminded me of "Heaven Can Wait" (Beatty/Christie)(if you liked either, I think you'll like the other...). Basic premise of the movie is a combination of "Be careful what you wish for, it might come true" and "God works in strange and mysterious ways. Story plays well on repeated viewings (and one catches all the sublties better). Gwyneth pulls off the British accent with aplomb (though her's and Hannah's are rather thick at times so it is great to be able to rewind and get the pronounciations clearer the second time). Gwyn is also tops at giving that "I need me a hug" pitiful forlorn look when she is hurt. (FYI: for any movie buffs, the book Gwyneth was reading on the train was "To Kill a Mockingbird".) | 23 stars
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One of Coopers best!
WOW! What an album!! The production is slick but perfect! The lyrics are magnificent and on top of it all..Alice's singing is better than ever before or since. Marilyn can go to hell, Alice is forever the king of shock rock!!! | 45 stars
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In Love With Love Story
I love, love, love this movie. This movie had my attention from beginning to end. It is a true love story and an example of a happy, healthy relationship between a man and a woman. I am not a professional movie critic, however, I know great cinematography when I see it, and "Love Story" is definitely great cinematography. | 45 stars
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My first 5 star review - this one deserves it!
Romantic comedy does not have the reputation of being "great." This movie is the exception to that undeserved rule.From the first time I saw the advertisements, I knew that Abby Barnes and I had something in common. So much so, I was actually afraid to see this movie in the theatre. I was afraid to rent it. But when it came to network TV, I set the VCR, and the following night I watched it. And I watched it again the next night. And the next. And the next.Something about this movie crawls inside you and won't let go. The characters are intensely real in their insecurities, their small-lies-turned-big-disasters. I fell 100% for Brian the first time he uttered one of his witty quips, and when I see Abby yearning for him, I yearn right along with her. When Abby's and Noel's friendship is strained by their living this lie, my heart goes out to them.But don't think this movie is all sap. It has some of the wittiest moments I've ever seen committed to film. "It's a ked," has got to be one of my all-time favorite lines! And Uma Thurman turns eating a few bites of cake into the most sensuous scene I've seen committed to film.The only bone of contention I have is that, while Jeneane Garafolo is a marvelous actress, even she can't convince me that she is ugly. She's gorgeous--far outshining Uma Thurman in every way--except height.See this movie, rent this movie, buy this movie. It'll get inside you and it won't let you go. And it gives all us "books" out here hope that not everyone will judge us by our covers. | 45 stars
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Very Helpful
Fine Art Publicity has some very good ideas about marketing and publicity. We just opened an art gallery, and have already had a few articles published in local newspapers thanks to the suggestions in this book. | 45 stars
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The Amazing Maurice and His educated Rodents
I had a high expectation for this book as i do of all Terry Pratchett's and i was not disappointed. I love it when he introduces us to new Discworld characters.Pratchett's imagination is quite bizarre and consistently funny and entertaining - lots of action and events that can only happen in a fantasy world, but almost believable at the same time. Even the little * comments are hysterical. I was sorry to see it end. | 45 stars
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Minutes To Read Yet Never To Be Forgotten
Jointly reviewed on Tyler's request. :-)Ellie: "A children's classic to rate among the most heartwarming of the genre. The story of the poky little puppy with his innocuous mischief, mixed bag of luck, love of desserts, and fondness for digging holes under fences, is a delight."Tyler: "It's nice!"Unanimous agreement from two lovers of the finest in Little Golden Book literature... | 45 stars
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I love this GPS PDA
I love this GPS PDA. I am in the process of moving to Cincinnati and being that I am so bad with directions and orienting myself to a new environment, I decided to invest in the iQue. So, last weekend, I took off to Cincy and started using the iQue to route from the airport to downtown Cincy. It was perfect, the directions and guidance voice prompts were aweseome. I didn't have to take my eyes off the road. Since I was also home hunting on the trip, I used the iQue all day long getting around and routing back to the hotel downtown. The iQue made my trip so easy and stress free. I am so relieved I invested in it. I highly recommend it to anyone who travels or is relocating to a new city. I already have a Navman GPS that works with my Palm m515, but the iQue puts it to shame! The iQue rivals in-car navigational system, but it is even better in that it is portable and can be used anywhere. In summary, if you are like me and are not blessed with any sense of direction, save your self a lot of headache and invest in the iQue. Nuf said! | 45 stars
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KAPLAN-Optometry Admissions Test, 2007-2008 Edition
The item it a used book, but in very good condition. Very little, if any, noticeable damage. Still as good as new. | 45 stars
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I use it every day!
I am a radio-electronics technician, and I use this baby every single day. My pocket tool of choice used to be a Victorinox Tinker, but this gem replaced it as my portable tool of choice. It is smaller than the Victorinox, so it easily fits the watch pocket of my jeans (the Victorinox required a belt holster). The only drawbacks are the smaller knife size and lack of toothpick, but the addition of the pliers, file and wire strippers more than compensates. The tweezers are superior (nice angled edge, good for removing splinters) and the placement of the phillips head screwdriver, parallel to the handle (rather than perpindicular as on the Tinker), renders it far easier to use. I lost mine on the beach the other day and will order a replacement immediately. | 45 stars
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What am I missing
The good reviews leave me stumped. What do they see that I do not? The entire production is very high schoolish. The props obviously spray painted and wobbly, the acting is so bad as to be baffeling. I am embarassed how much I spent on this and do not see how this received the rave reviews it did. | 01 star
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Great movie
I ordered this as a gift! I am late reviewing this product and I can say it works great and is in perfect condition. It arrived timely and in perfect shape! | 45 stars
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Amazing movie
This movie is hilarious even if you don't like the actors in it. The comedy is simply amazing and great. Ron burgendy is an idol. | 45 stars
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Another winner in top notch sound quality - Bravo BMG!
I'm a huge Elvis fan and sometime in the mid-nineties got really tired of buying the same songs over and over again, as I did not see any point or any additonal restoration in sound quality that made them worth buying.In retrospect that all changed with 2003's reissue of four BMG compilations which for the first time employed Sony's DSD technology (which was essentially invented for archiving analog tapes).Add to that Vic Anesini, who really knows what he's doing when it comes to mastering these vintage recordings, and you have another winner. Each track on the disc easily presents an improvement over anything that BMG issued in the early 90's.Compare gems like "I'll hold you in my heart" to the 60's box set version (just listen to the drums or Elvis' voice) or even the tracks from the Aloha show (who always sounded muffled on the original CD) to name a few.I really wish BMG would overhaul the complete catalog in DSD technology eventually, as it's just mindboggling how great these songs *can* sound when given the sonic attention they deserve. | 45 stars
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Marvelous Toner!
I wasn't expecting much from such a simple ingredient but I think this stuff has really turned around my skin. And it smells wonderful.I've used this rosewater by itself, with witch hazel, and with witch hazel and glycerin. Each time my skin has come out touchably soft. My pimples have dried out faster, and my skin just looks better. Plus, now that I've started using this, I can add other skin care products to my regimen and I don't break out like crazy, which was the result before.I'm so glad I read a review for Burt's Bees Rosewater & Glycerin toner that explained the benefits of using toner. It convinced me to finally get this rosewater to make my own toner. Before that, I had been planning to buy rosewater for some time because I read that French women spritz it on their face to keep moisturized throughout the day.If my skin could talk I think it would say it loves this stuff. | 45 stars
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Sci-Fi chase story
...Gary does a great job in a somewhat limited story which is supposed to take place in the 2070s.It's a dystopian story written by the great Science fiction writer, Phillip Dick 50 years ago-- a story particularly relevant in light of the new responses to security the government is instituting after 9/11.We find a very happy Gary Sinese coming back from a weekend vacation in the woods, out of the "energy dome" which projects their city from attacks by the enemy of humans, the alien Centaurians. We see Gary making PG-13 love ( a sure sign of increasing celebrity) to his wife. Then he goes to work, and then all hell breaks lose when he is accused of being a spy clone.The rest of the story is about him trying to prove he's the real person he claims he is. We encounter technologies in 2070 that are, for the most part already available on a limited basis now-- DNA scans, identity implants, randomly placed facial recognition crowd scanners--- But in this world, these are all commonplace.The movie was inspired by a short story and it feels that way, with minimal character development.If you like high tech chase stories (not car chases) then you might enjoy this. For me, it was a nice change from the recent fantasy fare (Shrek, Lord of the Rings) which I enjoy, but those don't have the "edge" of hard science fiction. This was pretty classic genre material, with aliens, good and bad officials, a hero in trouble. There's a twist ending that's a bit limp.I might have given this less stars, but SF is so rare anymore, ... | 23 stars
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Be careful using this DVD!
I have been a yoga teacher for many years. One of my private students came to me after sustaining a back injury doing this DVD. The pace of the poses and explanations are too rapid,the level of experience needed to do this practice is not explained, and the sequencing does not provide proper warm-up. It also has limited value for fertility support. Anna Davis had never taught a fertility yoga class prior to making this DVD. | 01 star
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Lord Jim is Joseph Conrad's greatest tragic work in which hubris and nemesis bring down a Hamlet-like seaman
Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) was of Polish noble heritage though he was born in the Ukraine. He spent many years in the British navy and was a naturalized English citizen. Conrad wrote brilliant English novels and short stories; often thought in French and dreamed in Russian! Conrad is one of the greatest novelists in all of world literature.Lord Jim was published to great success in 1900. The story concerns Jim the scion of an English country parsonwho has taken to the salt water world. Jim is a romantic who dreams of doing great deeds of adventure and heroism.The main narrator of the story is Captain Charles Marlow an old sea dog who first meets Jim when the later is earning a meagre living as a water clerk. Marlow relates the tragic story of Jim to a group of listeners. Jim is serving on an old wreck of a ship "The Patna" captained by a drunk. One surreal night of placidity is destroyed when the boat hits a submerged obstacle. On board are five crew members and 800 Muslim pilgrims from Malaya. In a moment of cowardice, Jim jumps overboard leaving the passengers to their fate. The Naval Board revokes Jim's license as well as that of the other four members of the crew. The events of the trial are told by a French sea captain who converses with Marlowe. Ironically the Patna and her passengers survive the night being brought to port in safety.Marlowe seeks to help the complex Jim find a job despite his disgrace. The young man leaves one job after another as he travels from one remote and filthy seaport after another in Asis and the Dutch East Indies. Marlowe is most successful placing Jim in a job when Stein the respected owner of a trading post on the remote island of Patusan gives Jim a chance for employment. Stein is a brilliant collector of rare butterflies and an intellectual man of means.When Jim arrives on Patusan he is protected from harm by the use he makes of a ring given him by Stein. Doramin the old island chieftan is a friend of Stein; gradually Jim is accepted into Patusan society winning the love ofJewel the daughter of the evil old trader named Cornelius. Jim also becomes the best friend of Dormain's sonDain Warus. The natives admire Jim and dub him "Tuan" or "Lord" Jim. He becomes the white leader of the native community. Jim leads the natives in their conquering of a hated rajah; prosperity is returned to the island paradise Jim calls home. He has respect, a good woman's love and the admiration of his fellows. Jim has no desire to return to white society.Big trouble intrudes into paradise with the appearance of the odious pirate Gentleman Brown. Years later a moribund Brown will tell Marlowe the story of Jim's final days. Jim allows Brown to escape and Dain Warus is slain by the pirates. Old Cornelius proves to be a Judas collaborating with Brown in plotting mayhem and murder in the island community. Jim knows he has for the second time in his short life let down his friends! Jim bares his breast to old Doramin who shots and kills the young Englishman. This tragic death was Jim's form of repentance for his misdeeds. Lord Jim may be viewed as a symbol of the Lord Jesus Christ who dies so that others might live.Conrad takes the late Victorian adventure tale and turns it on its head! He uses multiple narrators to tell the story though the chief narrator is Marlowe (who stands in for Conrad). The novel is rich in metaphor (particularly using insect and bird imagery in referring to characters) and the pitiless apathy of nature to the fate of humanity. The godless Conradian cosmos reminds this reader of similar beliefs posited by Thomas Hardy in his many novels. Many of the passages deal with Conrad's thoughts on such topics as: honor; the human community linked in this story by the fellowship of seamen and their craft; death, love and man's place in the scheme of things.Conrad greatly influenced twentieth century ways of telling a story through innovative storytelling methods. Conrad is not an easy writer to read but he was a poet of the pen in exploring the depths of the heart of darkness pumping in the breasts of human beings. Conrad is best enjoyed by mature readers. If you have not read him since your high school English teacher forced you to do so pick up this excellent new edition by Penguin and explore Jim who is one of us! | 45 stars
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Pass on this film
I'm not sure what I expected but I can tell you that I ended up disliking this film. I like Cuba Gooding so I thought I would give this movie a chance. My advice is to not waste your time or money on this film. | 01 star
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This is you're game
Venetica was worth every peny. Yes some will say the ombat is simplistic or that the graphics aretn as good as possible. The combat has to be that simplistic when you have that many ways to kill people skill wise, as for the graphics, considering they were trying to digitize daytime and nighttime venice I think they did pretty good. With three diferent ways to talk to people, two different endings, and so many skills to play around with, I finished Venetic feelin as if i played the game how I wanted to. To make a gamer feel like that when the game ends is quite the great achievement. | 45 stars
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What are the instinct's of a wolf/dog?
I think London has a pretty accurate 'feel' for the instincts that drive a dog's behavior---and he tells a credible tale here. A worthwhile read. | 34 stars
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Excellent Training Material for 70-320 Exam
I recently took and passed the 70-320 exam using this material as my primary reference. I commend the authors for their coverage of the test areas. The book is very well written with lots of example code to step through. I've done several MS Certifications and this is among the best training material I have used. A couple areas I found the book light on were Soap Headers and Leasing and Sponsorship. These topics are well covered on MSDN. Be sure to understand everything in the Appendix sections especially ADO. This book should serve well for both training and reference. | 45 stars
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Anthem by Ayn Rand
I gave Anthem a 5 star rating because I believe the story gives a clear indication of some of Ayn Rand's philosophy. I had never read any of her works and I was interested to learn about her and her philosophy when her work came up in recent political discussions. I was prompted to buy another or her books to learn more of her objectivist position. Anthem gives only a part of her philosophy. The book reminded me of 1984 by Orwell. I do not subscribe to her ideas, but it was interesting to read about them. | 45 stars
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A pathology resident must-have book!
An excellent and concise review of the common endometrial biopsy. Simply a must-have for pathology residents! | 45 stars
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Harriet the spy gets her man again!
In this adventure, Harriet (the Spy) spies some danger. Then she miraculously solves the mystery! She has funny friends! Go Harriet | 45 stars
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It rocks!
In Batman Returns Tim Burton shows off his amazing film making talent. Without doubt this is the best Batman ever made thus far. Keaton is better than in the first. Danny Devito is very funny (most of the time) and Michelle is very deep in emotion. The score is excellent. And the mood is perfect.-----R.B. | 45 stars
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It was O.K but really dumb too.
Now I really don't know about alot of teenagers but I really do not get the point of watching something this stupid, Now I was just in high school recently when this movie was out and sadly alot of teenagers in my school found American Pie to be a role model movie Sad Right! I chose not to view ... this until recently I saw it on video and I was for the most part right some scenes are O.K and the movie is not boring or anything it's just watching two idiot guys trying to get laid is lame to watch and I really do not want to see that the guys in this movie remind me of dopes in school I could not stand who are very childish have no responsibility and are just into having sex not a relationship its like a 90's or some sort of mellenium Porkys immitation movie with a little of Fast times at Ridgemont high mixed in, I dont know you be the judge of it. | 12 stars
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Law for high school students
This is a great intro to everyday law and government for high school students. Students really need a book like this. | 34 stars
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Betsy-Tacy fans
These are the perfect books to read with my granddaughter. The times they lived in were much like my childhood. My granddaughter still relates to their adventures and it givbes her a glimpse of the world I grew up in. | 45 stars
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Discovery the mystery of the secret garden.
When Mary Lennox came to live at Misselthwaite Manor she was said to be "the most disagreeable child ever seen." It was true however but that was all going to change.Mary made friends with the gardener Ben Weatherstaff's robin. But this was no ordinary robin. The robin showed Mary where the key to a mysterious garden was hidden. He also showed her where the door to the secret garden was hidden under the ivy. She was the first person to explore the garden in ten years!Soon there were others that were in on her secret. Dickon, the adventurous Yorkshire boy, was the first to share the secret. Dickon showed Mary how to care for the garden. Then Mary heard a mysterious crying noise in the night. It turned out to belong to her frail cousin Colin. Soon he was in on the secret too.Colin decided it would be exciting to go into the secret garden with his friends. That's when the magic begins. If you like secrets and magic, this book by Frances Hodgson Burnett is the book for you. | 45 stars
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Just as good as FC HD and better than iMovie
I've actually downgraded from Final Cut HD because when I bought that software it didn't work with my computer and then Apple couldn't fix so I was out $300. I needed to buy another software package but didn't want to spend another $300 so I went with FC Express. Because I'm a student it only cost me $99. To tell you the truth it's not that much different than the full version of FC. Most people that use FC are doing features which I'm not doing, and other people use it for the title generator and sound editing. I have other softwares for that.If you are looking into upgrading from iMovie and want FC go with FC Express. It's cheaper and there is not much difference in the two. If you are taking a video course at a college or other schools, check out the student discount price, it's great. | 34 stars
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Riding the Roller Coaster.
Riding the Roller Coaster is an important book for all. It is full of practical advise on how to repel despair and replace it with pragmatic and ultimately satisfying outlook on life. Choosing Riding the Roller Coaster, however, was an easy choice, not only because its subject matter is relevent to our times, but also because the author deals with it very effectively. There are a surfeit of self help programs and self help books that try to deal with how to overcome adversity or how to cope with problems or calamity-or even how to achieve happiness. Those books and programs, however, are, for the most part, feeble attempts at dealing with these problems, because they don't get to the heart of the matter: faith in god. The idea found in this book proceed from the premise that faith in god is necessary to solving any problem. I highly recommend this book to any reader who is searching deeply on some of the vexing issue that one confronts in life. | 45 stars
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Are you ready?
From the moment the preview slammed the television sets and the movie theaters with 'Bawitdaba' by Kid Rock, I knew this was going to be a hit...and not just a small one. I guess in Ancient Rome, they didn't do anything small, and in this example of the Gladiator games that took place during those times, they really DIDN'T do anything small. Director Ripley Scott has a classic on his hands and he knows it. The story follows Maximus (Russell Crowe, who is not exactly known for his action credentials) a Roman general who is deemed a traitor and made into a participant in one of the most brutal contests of all time. Joaquin Phoenix's performance almost makes you want to reach out and smack the living daylights out of him (which means he did a great job in his role). Ridley Scott's masterful work behind the camera is evident from the opening scene, eerily foreshadowing the rest of the movie. What this means I leave to you to find out. Worth the money for DVD? Without a doubt. The surround sound will make you shiver with anticipation as the roar of the crowd at the Roman Coliseum is enough to almost make a man wet his pants...both in the movie and out of. Just one thing to keep in mind, this movie is NOT for the faint of heart. Be ready for a wham-bam, sense-slamming experience that isn't without it's portion of beheadings (and with two swords!). Enjoy! | 45 stars
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Great buy
I got this on a deal of the day for less than $5 so it's hard to complain. It works great and has been reliable.My only gripes are that it requires a powered USB port - other models don't and that is more convenient. Also some other models come with a lanyard to keep this around or neck or in general just give it a bigger footprint to avoid losing it. This one does not. But for the money, who can complain? | 34 stars
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An engaging exploration of the Christian faith
C. S. Lewis once wrote that the greatest thinkers are not only those who can explore complex abstractions or philosophical ideas, but also those who can write them in such a way as to be thoroughly understood by laymen; and Lewis himself is a master in this regard. Here in this attractive set, we have many of the most popular works of this atheist-turned Christian scholar. Though he was a scholar of medieval English at Oxford and Cambridge, Lewis is easy to understand, witty, and engaging. Reading his work is a real pleasure. Not only does it entertain you (it really does) but it forces you to think through 'deep' issues as well. Highly recommended for the atheist, the Christian and anyone in between! | 45 stars
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J.D. Robb paperbacks
The In Death series is fabulous but the quality of the paperbacks recently has been awful. The pages start falling out during the first read of the book! | 01 star
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A Must Have for any Beginner or Occasional Who Wants to Improve Their Game
Even if you don't know the first thing about chess, this book can help you learn the fundamentals behind chess strategy and become a good player within a short period of time. The book is profusely illustrated with hundreds of diagrams and annotated games.The author uses a clear and conversational style to clarify problems that may seem difficult or confusing for the beginner or casual player. This book is an update of a previous work by Lasker (Chess strategy) that was consider the "Chess Bible" when published many years ago.The book is organized in two parts and five chapters as follows:PART I - FUNDAMENTALS- The rules of the Game.- Elementary end-games.- Fundamental middle-game combinations.PART II - PRINCIPLES OF CHESS STRATEGY- The openings.- Middle-game and End-game. | 45 stars
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One of the two best books I ever read!
The other being One Hundred Years Of Solitude, by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.This book by Vonnegut is simply stunning - humanist, melancholy, funny; an alien's-eye view of humanity induced by his traumas during WW2. I first read it when I was 15 and it blew me away then - I've since re-read it every couple of years and my admiration for it only grows over time. Contains some amazing writing: the Tralfamadorians, who see the sky as 'luminous spaghetti', scouts lumbering into a wood 'like the large, clumsy mammals that they were'...I think Vonnegut has gone off the boil in recent years but all his early books are worth reading, and for my money this is the best of them. Everybody should read it. | 45 stars
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The Travoltas will live forever
The travolta's are always sexy no matter what but this is an excellent CD. Under the Stars is a beautiful song as is Pray For Sun. i don't think the Travoltas can ever screw up. i thank the boy who introduced them to me because i can't believe music more beautiful in punk. | 45 stars
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Music to touch you
Yes, I, like many, had heard "Hanging By A Moment" on the radio and thought this was an album I had to check out. Little did I know what was in store for me! The album is a finely crafted and polished mix of sweet romance and real life, and each song plays at some memory and makes it come alive. While "Hanging By A Moment" is awesome, a love power trip, the last song on the album, "Everything" is destined to be a bigger hit, from the way it moves from soft orchestrated ballad to power love song and back, to the emotions it evokes through its haunting lyrics. Lifehouse is destined for great things! | 45 stars
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Raging With the Metal?
Released in 1995, funk-metal's Rage Against the Machine released their second album "Evil Empire" after a three year wait (supposedly due to rapper Zack de la Rocha's perfectionist tendencies, as the next album would take four years). The only album that I feel I can fairly make comparisons to is Rage Against the Machine's self-titled, so bear with me. I understand that following up such a classic is impossible, but there are several aspects they failed to capture that made the first album a classic.Many people have claimed that this album sounds similar to or follows the same formula as 1992's self-titled album, but I disagree; it sounds very different, much slower and darker. There were significant changes in how it was mixed; Zack de la Rocha's vocals are distant, not as clear or up-front as before; Brad Wilk's drums are louder and more expansive, as he tries out different rhythms; Tim Commerford's bass is higher and more frequently distorted in the mix, and isn't nearly as funky or bright, making each song darker; Tom Morello's guitar is almost always heavily distorted, making it sound more like a machine than a string instrument. In fact, this sounds more like a rap-metal album than a funk-metal album. There's pretty much no melody here. Each of the instruments, including the vocals, sound almost audibly equal in volume, blending together into a mush of sound, while their self-titled was careful in making each instrument distinct and bright. The pace has also been slowed significantly and, subsequently, most of the energy has been sucked from this album. This is a bleak listen, and it isn't nearly as colorful or fun as their previous effort. Surprisingly, the only thing different here is producer Brendan O'Brien, with Andy Wallace still behind the mixing tables, so it's possible that the band wanted it this way.I must give Tom Morello some mention, of course, since his solos are interesting and innovative as always. The highlight here is "Bulls on Parade", where his solo sounds like a DJ scratching a turntable; the fact alone that the man has to duplicate this live is insane. He also adds another dimension to their sound with his electronic playing, creating very unique metallic textures, but it doesn't sound soulful or organic. At times it simply sounds a machine, plowing through the music.The lyrics were great, and the subjects have become more varied; social commentary seems to share as much of the lyric sheet as the anti-government sentiment. However, Zack's slogans aren't nearly as catchy or energizing as in the debut, maybe because it's so hard to hear them. The biggest problem here would be the vocals; they aren't clean or clear, and they're actually brought down in the mix to the levels of the instrumentation. Zack's vocals add power to the band's sound, but because they seem to blend right in, they don't stand out as much. When he screams, the rhythm section drowns him out, making each scream pointless. Why scream if you can rap normally at the same volume?This isn't packed with instant rock classics like in their self-titled, with the whole CD feeling more like a rap-oriented metal album, and some of the tracks are a real drag (I struggled to get through "Wind Below" without switching tracks; the whole carnival guitar effect is sweet, but listening to it trudge on is so damn borning). If you're a first-timer, I advise you get their self-titled debut if you want to see the band at their prime. If you're a fan, I definitely recommend this, although I suggest you keep your mind open and brace yourself. There are some moments where this album really shines, like "Bulls on Parade", "Revolver", and "Snakecharmer", but other times I found songs to be bland (especially "People of the Sun" and "Vietnow"). Don't get me wrong, I love this band and I tried like hell to get into this CD, but "Evil Empire" just doesn't do it for me. Thankfully, they recapture their sound on their next album, "The Battle of Los Angeles".People of the Sun (6/10)Bulls on Parade (10/10*)Vietnow (6/10)Revolver (8/10)Snakecharmer (9/10)Tire Me (8/10)Down Rodeo (8/10)Without a Face (7/10)Wind Below (5/10)Roll Right (5/10)Year of tha Boomerang (7/10)* Favorite track | 23 stars
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My New All-Time Favorite
I truly enjoyed this movie. I loved the first one Pitch Black and I am looking forward to the third episode. This is my favorite movie right now. | 45 stars
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Sort of blah. But an okay read.
I read this book in three hours. I skimmed past most of the jargon, since it had barely anything to do with the plot. Every once in a while I'd stop and tell my wife, "This is a dumb book. It's boring and slow." And she'd say, "So stop reading it." And I'd reply, "Nah, I have to find out what happens." And perhaps that summarizes Crichton's skill, to be able to write engaging mediocrity. A stellar example of pop fiction--brain candy, an okay distraction from real life, better than a made-for-TV-movie but instantly forgettable. | 12 stars
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Rent first, ask questions later...
Try as I might, I cannot neglect the fact that Tom Cruise is a talented actor, and "Vanilla Sky" may be his best performance since "Born on the 4th of July". That said, the vehicle in which we see him practice his craft -- this film -- is like a Schwinn bicycle with a powerful speedboat motor fitted to it. The result: "Vanilla Sky" goes nowhere.It has it's moments: I loved the soundtrack and I appreciated that Crowe was trying his hardest to create his own "Memento". I'm also glad that I rented it first -- I certainly won't see it a second time. While listening to Crowe's so-so commentary, I understand that for him this was a huge artistic risk. I also get the feeling that, depite the sincere effort, even he deep down realizes that the film fails.The basic plot points are straightforward enough: the man who has everything overreaches and loses it all, only to finally understand that he never had anything in the first place. Except, maybe love, and we're not sure if that's what it was because it too was taken away before its time.To go into more detail wanders into spoilers territory -- suffice it to say the zinger at the end nearly destroyed this movie for me. What was an interesting psychological drama, buttressed by Cruise exceptional performance, fell apart into a very pap, kindler-gentler Twilight Zone ending. I place the blame squarely on Cameron Crowe -- after setting me up by delivering a huge emotional impact surrounding the main character's tragedy, he pimps it out with a bogus sci-fi wrap-up. I felt cheated and betrayed by it.The other element that came pretty close to wrecking "Vanilla Sky" was Penelope Cruz. I'd like to give her the benefit of the doubt that she isn't well-trained to act in English, and that she really is an good actress, but her performance was so bloody lifeless I couldn't understand what Cruise's character was smitten over (besides her astonishing beauty). "Vanilla Sky" would have been better served by another actress in such a critical role. | 12 stars
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One Great Album
For fans that seem to be confused because people are trashin this album I would like to set the record striaght by saying this is propley better than the 1st i'm not sayin the 1st sucked but it had a few uncoftrble gaps but let me lay it out like this-IntroAn intresting mix of things to start off the album.-Last Living SoulsAn awsome song. Kind of a weird musical backround but still it's awsome.-Kids with GunsOne of my favorite some of the best quitar* on the album next to feel good.-O Green WorldNot the real lyrical song but still when lyrics do come in it's-Dirty Harry-Feel Good Inc-El Manana-Every Planet We Reach is dead and more stuff!!!Yeah well I was boerd of reviewing the indvidual songs I have a short attention span | 45 stars
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Not that great
The products works great. However, It has glue inside the the case that gets all over your phone. Nor worth the time or money | 01 star
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Go Diego Go Colorfelts Board
I bought this game for my son to occupy him during a trans-Atlantic flight.This game is light enough to pack into a carry-on and bring along on a flight, as long as you have a pocket large enough to accommodate it.If only those little felt pieces would find their way into the packaging on their own... | 34 stars
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did'nt like it
did'nt work for me and ofcourse wasted my money. | 01 star
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You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll vomit
This book is indeed spellbinding. I wouldn't call it beautiful but I would call it real. Real as in real life, which for many many people on this planet really sucks. Parts of the book may turn your stomach but Roy should be congratulated for not telling this story through rose colored glasses. This book will make you think and is a great cross-cultural study. The writing style may be hard for some to follow (hypnotic for some, confusing to others) but the metaphor is some of the most powerful I've read. This book is worth reading. | 34 stars
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the silly book
it is not a good book , because it is boring . but some of my friends think it is interesting . But i'm not . the beginning was boring but later in the book it was exciting too . | 12 stars
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More than ONCE
REALLY enjoyed this different, fun, bittersweet, movie. A bit like those old Judy Garland "let's go out in the barn and put on a musical," a bit like "Singles."Rented the movie, then bought it to add to the permanent collection.Also bought the soundtrack and the extended version of the "Strict Joy" album. | 34 stars
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NICE LOOK
MY SON LOVES THE GUITAR BUT, HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO PLAY YET BECAUSE EVERYTIME YOU TRY AND TUNE IT, THE STRINGS BREAK, LIKE THE KNOBS ARE SHARP AND ARE CUTTING THE STRING. CAN U ADVISE ME WHAT TO DO? | 23 stars
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WOW ! Incredible Characters and a REAL Surprise Ending!
In most mysteries, you generally have an idea who the bad guys and gals are by the third chapter. Well, Nora sure fooled me! Great suspense, wonderful reading, remarkable characters! Best one in years! Way to go NORA! | 45 stars
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HTSi 35mm plus 28-80 and 70-210mm zoom lenses - Excellent
The HTSi 35mm is my first SLR camera. Compared to the point and shoot Olympus which I've used over the past seven years the results are fabulous. Tremendously easy to use this camera incorporates more manual features than a novice would normal use. The bottom line though is that the end picture quality is tremendous. Where I used to regularly get 3-5 pictures on a 24 exposure film which were of poor quality (out of focus), with the Minolta I've averaged less than one per roll. The pictoral symbols on the camera are generally straight forward for standard settings (portraits, night shots, etc). For those who use manual settings on a casual basis, the combination function button/dial is a bit difficult to recall so plan on keeping your users guide close by.Both lenses are excellent (as attested by the picture quality. The 28-80 is a solid general lens for landscapes. The 70-210 is perfect for the novice who wants portrait capabilities without the extra bulk of the 300mm lense. Users who are consumed with greater picture taking range might consider the 300mm zoom, but realize this comes with the tradeoff of needing a large camera bag to tout the SLR and the 300 zoom lens. Portrait taking with the 70-210 is excellent, this lense the SLR and the 28-80 can be easily carried in a small/mid size camera bag making it more portable if you're carrying it over any distance. | 34 stars
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Opiate of the Masses
How people can listen to artists like this is utterly beyond me. I don't claim to hold the answers to the universe in a little box, but I think we can do a little better than pre-packaged pop-punk trash. Avril can hide behind makeup, hooks written by others, and photo shoots for only so long. Eventually, people have to wake up and see the true movements in the world. Once there was a punk movement. It consisted of artists like The Clash and The Ramones, groups who were actually supporting a viewpoint on life, not conspiring to drain you of money.I hope someday humanity will be able to rise above this fake pop culture. What happened to artistic value? I'm scared of the implications of artists like this making it big. Very scared. | 01 star
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wonderful for large bust
I am very pleased with the way my breasts sit in this bra: forward and lifted. Felina is the only brand I've found for myself and I use it almost exclusively. Recommend. | 45 stars
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Love it!
These are fabulous! I've had mine for 3 or 4 years now. They're way more cost-effective than constantly buying new cell chargers.Extra bonus-they work on other stuff too, like your GPS or ipod. The website can tell you which 'tips' you need. Those run about $10.It's good in the long term, although changing tips and plugging stuff in when you need to charge different things is a pain if you're driving. Pull over first! They also sell a splitter for this so you can charge more than one thing at once.The blue lighting on the charger is also cool. | 45 stars
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MUCH BETTER THAN X-MEN!!!!!!!!
My friend brought the DVD in New York in Manhattan for 20 dollars. First, of all my expectations for this movie was very high like it was for XMEN. X-Men disappointed me and just about all the REAL comic book fans. The CGI effects are amazing particularly when Spiderman swings from building to building. The people who play Peter and Mary Jane do a great job, but the Green Goblin actor takes the cake. The story is accurate to the comic which pleased me greatly. I just hope that Venom and Carnage are in the sequel. Go support this movie!!! | 45 stars
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QUESTION ON THIS BOOK>>>>>IS IT CONSIDERED A >>>A R BOOK>>>>
IS THIS BOOK>>>>>>CONSIDERED an......AR rated book.??... | 23 stars
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Classic 50's Republic Cliffhanger
Good Fifties Republic serial, typical sci fi plot for the era, decent acting, lots of action,Pretty cheesy by todays sci fi standards, but a good Saturday night B movie of the era.One of the better Republic cliffhanger serials, Martians trying to take over the world are foiled by the good guys,Edited into a movie length feature called Missile Monsters in the late Fifties.My only complaint is the DVD picture quality is really bad, about the same as a VHS tape dubbed onto DVD,Watchable, but not nearly as good as it should be.Four stars for the feature!One star for the DVD picture quality! | 23 stars
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Elaborate sets and sweeping camerawork the real star.
Three short stories of de Maupassant of varying lengths (from ten minutes to forty minutes) and of varying interest. The real star here is elaborate Oscar nominated Art Direction and swirling, sweeping Cinematography. BEWARE: this print is very faded and fuzzy and last twenty minutes has no soundtrack. A curio. | 23 stars
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More Spiritual Music (and Yodeling)
Jewels of Thought is Pharoah's followup to the magnificent Karma. It includes many of the same personnel and develops the vibe that was pioneered on the earlier album. While I don't believe it quite reaches the heights of other Pharoah Impulse albums this is a good release indeed.Humm Allah is another of Pharoah's extended vamps, this time on three chords instead of two. The track is very much in the Karma vein...to it's detriment I think. You can't help feeling that you've heard everything on the track before, without significant change. And for whatever reason, I find Leon Thomas' vocals harder to take on this track than on Karma. Where the yodelling on Karma sounded fresh, here is just sounds stale and out of place.The second cut, Sun in Aquarius makes up for the less than inspired first track. It begins with a long free rev-up, featuring dark tone clusters by Lonnie Liston Smith and wild blowing by Pharoah...and when the tune proper finally starts almost 10 minutes into the track, it is as if the sun bursts through the clouds.So one star less for Humm Allah...it's not a bad track, just not as groundbreaking as others by Pharoah...and Sun in Aquarius is a must listen! | 34 stars
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It is a book not to be bought,, but to be swallowed whole.
I've only owned it for a year and already I have read it four times. It should be shared with friends, read aloud on cold winter nights and when your lonely or sad, open the pages and swallow the context for what it is. At once lyrical and true, Field of Dreams is the best of its kind. A small farmer struggles with the death of his father and the timelessness of a game. | 45 stars
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Big disappointment...
I had great expectations, after watching American pie 1 (which was very very funny). This movie, though... Please don't waste your money, it's just terrible. I'm a big Alyson Hannigan fan, even she coudn't (and didn't) save this movie... What were they thinking? I heard that there will be American Pie 3 (oh, dear Lord, a TRI-logy)... Could it be worse than this one? | 01 star
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quick, fast, inexpensive
I purchased a used DVD for my son, arrived on time and in perfect condition in original box and had all of the inserts. I would purchase from again. | 45 stars
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One Of America's Greatest Generals
Out of all the books about General Forrest, this one was purchased by me for our personal library. I just wish it came in a quality hardcover book. Due to the fact that the General had personally overseen the writing of this book, it is as if Forrest himself is speaking directly to you. This is not a book written by an author simply out to make some money, nor is this some PC garbage put out to distort historical facts and or character. This is a detailed, straightforward and concise account of the campaigns of General Nathan Bedford Forrest-a man who is truly one of America's greatest Generals.It has been said that Forrest was uneducated, and regardless if true, the man was a genius. His ideas were spoken in a straightforward and passionate manner. General Forrest was exceedingly tenacious that his ideas & thoughts, not those of the writer, should be expressed by the author who wrote for him.The address below clearly shows the quality of this man...Nathan Bedford Forrest's Farewell Address To His Troops:"Civil war, such as you have just passed through, naturally engenders feelings of animosity, hatred and revenge. It is our duty to divest ourselves of all such feelings, and as far as in our power to do so, to cultivate friendly feelings towards those with whom we have so long contended and heretofore so widely differed. Neighborhood feuds, personal animosities and private differences should be blotted out, and when you return home a manly, straightforward course of conduct will secure the respect even of your enemies. Whatever your responsibilities may be to government, to society, or to individuals meet them like men...I have never on the field of battle sent you where I was unwilling to go myself, nor would I now advise you to a course which I felt myself unwilling to pursue. You have been good soldiers; you can be good citizens. Obey the laws, preserve your honor, and the government to which you have surrendered can afford to be and will be magnanimous." | 45 stars
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Wife liked it
This is another last minute addition to a set of presents for my wife. It was inexpensive and after putting a couple of pics in it, she loved it. It's a good "Awwwww" gift. | 34 stars
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Moby is da man!!
Thanks Moby for finally getting this out. The concert is amazing and the remixes are great too. Next is the E, people! | 45 stars
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One of the best albums I've ever heard
The album is worth buying just for the song "California Stars", but the rest of the album is a great tribute to Guthrie and an interesting meditation on the type of tunes he might compose if he were around today. | 45 stars
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What an unfair review
I felt that the reviewer was totally unfair in his review and seemed to be biased against Sheryl. I found the Globe Sessions to be a very introspective album, and I feel that is her best album to date. I don't believe this person even listened to the album more than once, as he fails to comment on some of the best songs on the album like Riverwide, Crash and Burn, or The Difficult Kind. Maybe the problem is that this album requires actually thinking about what you've just heard, which it seems this person failed to do. If you are considering buy this album, you will not be dissapointed. | 45 stars
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Actually Good
The thing that makes Mercy Streets so good, is that it isn't your average everyday "Christian" movie. With high budget and badly written movies like Tribulation, Left Behind, or worse yet, The Omega Code, Mercy Streets is something different and it won't let you down. The production team for Mercy Streets did a fantastic job writing and putting together an amazing movie, with talented actors, and a plot that is believable and relevant. I give this movie two thumbs up, four stars, and all that stuff... | 45 stars
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Great halloween Movie!
Casper has always been a favorite of mine since my kids were little! If you don't have this in your Halloween collection you must get. Great movie, great price, received in no time at all. Would recommend movie and seller to anyone.Thanks | 45 stars
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When God Whispers Your Name
A few weeks ago, I received Max Lucado's book When God Whispers Your Name, Discovering the Path to Hope in Knowing That God Cares For You. It's roughly 235 pages (there are ads on the last few pages) and came to me in paperback. This book is not considered a devotional but it does consist of 28 short chapters that can be read in any order. I would say this is an inspirational book but it's also very light reading that gives you a reason to smile. Some of the chapters are bible stories. Some are just stories about people. In his chapter Maxims, Lucado discusses the simplicity of short and sweet. He goes on invite his readers to his trophy case of cuts that did not make it into his other books. One such quote is this, " Sometimes the most godly thing we can do is take a day off." See, this book will make you laugh. I know I sure did. However, at the same time its inspiring. It's that breath of fresh air. A new perspective. None the less, I believe this book is well worth picking up. If it were smaller, I would tote it with me in my purse. | 45 stars
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Nice product, tight fit
I purchased these for my LS1 powered 2004 GTO. The wires look great, and while I didn't notice any particularly profound difference in power or delivery, she seems to idle a bit smoother now. Easy install took about 5 minutes. Of note: if you happen to have aftermarket headers, there is a good chance these will rub/touch the driver's side headers due to the built in angle that the plug connectors have. The "high heat" boot protector seems to be holding up well, though my headers are coated as well, so this may have some effect. Overall, satisfied. | 45 stars
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It is a good book of the theory of micropolar fluids
The mathematical theory of the micropolar fluids is given. This book is write in a good style. The author is a expert in these questions. | 34 stars
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lovely
Very pretty movie. Loved all the neat antiques in the film. the visuals in this film are really great too. The story was also very nice. Another great film from ghibli. | 34 stars
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This is the most soothing CD I've ever heard!
Unlike several of the other reviewers I read, I had never heard of Diana Krall. I was flipping stations this past Sunday and happened to stop on a syndicated jazz show. They played the song, "Let's Face the Music and Dance," and I fell in love. Later that same day I bought the CD, and I have played it daily. It is so soothing and relaxing that I feel as if I'm floating while listening to her music. I will now shop for earlier releases. | 45 stars
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Who do?
This LP is a favorite of mine. I saw Alison LIVE at Bogart's in Cincinnati Ohio just after the release of "Essex" and I was still banging to this release. Her voice is in great form on every track. It feels, to me, that Alison is more at "home" within these lyrics and vibes. Her voice emits a freedom that wasn't there within "Raindancing". It seems she has control and is fine within it's arms. A Grammy nomination came out of this collection as well. Deny her voice, deny music. | 45 stars
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Little Black Sambo
I was given this book as a child, Sambo was my hero because he outwitted the tiger, I still love pancakes. As an African American grand-parent, I feel no offense, it is more about bullies, no matter what color. | 45 stars
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Susaye Greene has the right stuff!!!!
On this musical journey, Susaye takes us on a thrilling ride through many different genres. We have the rap, we have the soul, we have the pop, and we have the alternative! We even get a Broadway tune on this one!!!! Susaye's multi-octave voice glides effortlessly through one song after another. The only complaint I have is that twelve songs was not enough to satisfy my insatiable musical appetite! | 45 stars
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At the Coalface of Postmodernism
Foe "establishes itself as a prior, more original text" (Krupat 1992:9) to Robinson Crusoe, by Daniel Defoe. The primary difference is that, in Coetzee's "prior" text, a young woman, Susan Barton, is washed ashore on Crusoe's island following a mutiny. She becomes the real narrator of the story -- and the story she tells is radically different to that which the original Robinson Crusoe narrates. Not only that, but her man of Letters, Foe, finally takes her story and writes her out of it, giving it shape as the present Robinson Crusoe. I shall offer my own, original interpretation of the book.The first section may be autobiographical -- perhaps charting the author's inner journey from modernism to postmodernism. It describes the island, windswept and desolate -- unlike Defoe's original rich setting. Barton is a "livewire" who is concerned that Cruso has "narrowed his horizon". She is concerned about his "indifference to salvation". However, Cruso is quite content to lose himself "in the contemplation of the wastes of water and sky" -- rather than constructing doubtful meanings for the past, present, or future.The second section enters into many of the problems of narrative and history. It takes place after Barton's rescue and return to England. Cruso, unable to bear the loss of his island, dies on the return journey. Barton seeks a publisher for her story (Foe), and corresponds with him. But Barton's mind is beset with problems as to how, or even whether, her story should be told. Is the story important after all? Whose story should be told? Is she distorting its content? What should she do with Friday, who is unable to speak? In fact, even when she gets into his clothes, she is unable to understand him.The third section apparently contemplates theories of truth. Bearing in mind J.M. Coetzee's training as a computer scientist and linguist, I shall draw on the structure of computer languages. "The trick I have learned," says Foe, "is to plant a sign or marker in the ground" (this might refer to the main program). "I shall have something to return to" (one returns to the main program after a subroutine). "The more often I come back to the mark . . . the more I am heartened." The implication is, perhaps, that a life ultimately becomes its own meaning.The fourth and final part of the novel is a short one, and may represent an attempt to paint reality beyond words and reason. There is a confusion of dream-like imagery. Barton says that God "wrote a Word so long that we have yet to come to the end of it." That is, it would seem impossible to confine truth to words or narrative, or to any enclosed system of meaning. In the closing scene, "a slow stream" comes from the mute Friday. "It runs northward and southward, to the ends of the earth" -- perhaps implying that the inflence of truth is inevitable, regardless of what narration may do to it.The novel has been described as "an archetypal postmodern novel". In fact it takes one to the "coalface" of postmodernism. It leads one carefully through each of the many deconstructing questions about meaning. This is no textbook on postmodernism, nor even a representation of the same. This is to observe a postmodernist at work, and this makes the book unique.Krupat, Arnold. Ethnocriticism: Ethnography, History, Literature, 1992. Berkeley: University of California Press. | 45 stars
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Rise Again
Rise Against has done it yet again. I didn't think that they could top Siren Songs or Revolutions but in my book, this is their best CD to date. It shows growth both musically and lyrically, and is just plain fun to listen to. Here's a track breakdown.1. Chamber the Cartridge: 4.8/5 Starts out with a bang. Perfect opener for the greatness that ensues. Not as good as State of the Union but still a fantastic song. Meaty, raw, and surprisingly fluid.2. Injection: 4.9/5 This is a song that will definately grow on you with subsequent listens. The lyrics are fantastic, focusing on addiction.3. Ready to Fall: 4.5/5 Their first single. I wasn't too into it at first but after about 5 listens it definately grew on me. Really heavy.4. Bricks: 4.7/5 1:33 of raw freaking power. Reminds you of the Rise of old.5. Under the Knife: 4.5/5 Another great song. Nothing that stands out too much, just a fantastic song throughout.6. Prayer of the Refugee: 5/5 The song is so damn catchy it is scary. It starts out kind of lazily and then breaks into the chorus, which just obliterates the softness right before it. The vocal harmonizing during the last 20 seconds is amazing. Pry my second favorite song on the album.7. Drones: 4.8/5 Starts out with a great beat and a fatty bass line. Again, the chorus just kills on this track. It is a perfect song for their concert. Great throughout.8. The Approaching Curve: 3.5/5 This is the only song that really doesn't work on the CD. The lyrics are completely spoken except for the chorus. They seem forced and too melodramatic, like something you'd read in the first three paragraphs of a book. The chorus is fantastic but it cant save the song.9. Worth Dying For: 5/5 This is my personal favorite and just an awesome song. It feels epic even though it is only three and a half minutes. The song structure is perfect and the music is infectious.10. Behind Closed Doors: 4.3/5 Another consistantly catchy song. Nothing stands out too much but again, it is solid throughout.11. Roadside: 4.7/5 Some RA fans might be turned off by this song but I really dig it. I guess it's the Swing Life Away of the album. Not being a fan of SLA I was reluctant to like this song seeing as it is somewhat of a soft song. The song writings fantastic and it is sung beautifully.12. The Good Left Undone: 4.9/5 Catchy catchy bo betchy, banana fana fo fetchy.13. Survive: 4.8/5 Great closer. Epic in scope and a nice way to close it out.Although I bought the CD today, I downloaded it a few weeks ago so I've had a chance to listen to it around 40 times. The songs grow on you with subsequent listens so if you aren't feeling it at first listen to it a few more times. Overall, it is an amazing CD and I can't wait to see them perform it live. | 45 stars
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Love!
I bought these because for almost two months, past my filter's expiration, I used my old one. Work was crazy and I had a crazy ex stalking me, so I didn't have the time (or the desire to go to the store); after everything calmed, down I finally just ordered them from Amazon and I am SO glad I did! This is an awesome value and it comes straight to my door! | 45 stars
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The Martian Chronicles Review
Ray Bradbury's, The Martian Chronicles is a novel that is focused on one theme, but contains different stories. The theme is the effect of humans exploring or living on another planet, Mars, which is already inhabited by Martians. Throughout the novel, humans send four expeditions to Mars to explore the new world, but they are stopped or killed by the Martians. Several stories within the novel tell what life is like when the Martians no longer exist due to their extinction from the humans and how the new world is governed. Soon, everyone wanted the opportunity to be able to start a new life on a new planet. At first the wealthy and powerful were able to take a rocket to the planet and later anyone was able to live on the planet including African American slaves. After several years of humans living on the planet, news breaks out that an atomic war is happening and humans begin to go back to their home planet in support. The planet remains uninhabited except for one man who was left behind when the people went back to earth. This man begins to go mentally insane due to being so lonely on the planet and ends up wondering it. Some short stories are encounters with the Martians in a different dimension, humans begin to see their dead loved ones, and the beginning of the migration by African American slaves to the planet.This novel is great for a person who enjoys reading science fiction. In generations to come, the space exploration of the universe will begin to grow and humans may be able to sustain life on other planets. This novel was written in 1950, and it is what Ray Bradbury pictured the future to be. The exploration of space in our future may be what the author pictured it to be in 1950. The Martian Chronicles is a novel for any age that is able to comprehend what is happening within the short stories. It may be difficult for a younger person to understand how the stories relate to each other and also understand the relationship of the stories to the theme of the novel. I enjoyed reading this novel. It is one of the best novels I have read. What captivated me the most is the amount of mental imagery this novel brought to me. Thinking of the future 50 years from now would almost be impossible. The lifestyles of humans are constantly changing. The fact that Bradbury had the ability to describe the future also captivated me as well.The novel has a several connections to the science and/or technology theme. In one case, the novel is based on the science of space exploration. It is easy to see the differences between the launching of rockets to the modern day shuttle launchings. The government spends billions of dollars on the NASA program to explore new worlds just like in the novel. Humans have only been able to explore the moon and remote modules have been sent to the planet Mars. In the novel, life existed on Mars as well as space exploration that explored even farther past Mars. People used the planet's materials to build houses and in other cases, houses and cities were built as they are built today. When people would leave the planet earth, they were limited to the amount of belongings they were able to take. What about the required materials and technologies to the build cities and the houses? They were the main priority and were sent to the planet first. One short story is about a house that maintains itself and the family that lives there. The house does the chores that a human would normally have to do. Imagine a house of the future that is able to cook, cut the grass, and clean the house without human intervention. Life for humans on earth would be much easier.The Martian Chronicles has a lot more connections to the science and technology theme, but that is for you to read and find out. Enjoy reading the novel and follow your imagination while reading. | 45 stars
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