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It's a lot of fun for everybody!
America's most important and prolific micro-budget filmmaker, Kevin Lindenmuth, is back with a brand new horror film that is sure to have the fans raving. It's a lot of fun for everybody. | 45 stars
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Good Product
I can't believe these headphones only cost $5. Great quality - i bought these at the same time as some over the ear can style headphones and between the two my wife prefers these because of their excellent bass response. Definitely worth the money, makes a great set of headphones for an Ipod or any other media player. Works great for my laptop too. | 45 stars
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Excellent Reference!
A perfect show of the historicity of certain subjects of the bible, and the obserdity of others! This has true merit and evidence, and would be good to use as a reference for further books on the bible or christianity! I love its secular humanist taiste, and its illustration for the bible's literary beauty. | 45 stars
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awesome remixes
I have to give it up to Justin Timberlake on his solo effort. He is one of the few boy band members who actually has the talent to do his own thing. This single is awesome, I really liked both the original versions of Cry Me A River and Like I Love You, but I have to say that the remixes are actually better, but then I am bias because I like dance/club music. In my opinion the two remixes that stand out the most are the Cry Me A River Junior Vasquez mix and the Like I Love You Deep Dish ZigZag mix. All I can say is if you like pop or club music then this single is for you, and I would definitly recommend it. | 45 stars
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A feel-good movie that is suitable for the whole family!
I have watch this movie no less than 400 times since its release. The characters are so genuine and lovable; and I love to see Bill Pullman's every move and gesture, the chemistry between Bill Pullman and Sandra Bullock is just so heart-warming. I have it on video tape, now I am going to buy it in DVD! | 45 stars
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Superb
What can I say about this album? I bought it only a couple of weeks ago, and it has not left my CD player since. What's funny is that I recall hearing "Twinkle" on the local alternative radio station almost 10 years ago and didn't hear it again until last month, upon which time I promptly ordered the CD. If I had known more about Whipping Boy when I was younger I probably would have enjoyed their music more than the popular stuff I was into. Their music is dark and lush and moody; the lyrics and vocals remind me of some of my favorite Nick Cave. After only one time hearing a song, it was stuck in my head throughout the day. Another plus, which is not quite as common these days as before the advent of internet file-sharing's explosion, is that the entire album is sublime. How many whole albums can be described that way now? | 45 stars
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Geat movie, some questions
I have loved this movie since the late 60s when I first saw it as a child.Some questions that I never could figure out: The blind lady caretaker, why would she glide around instead of walk, why did she hold her hands up in the air when she glided past past Nora in that room, and why didn't the guy see her when she glided by? My daughter brought these up yesterday when we watched it together. | 45 stars
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Works great for 10 months then streaks.
These wipers work great for about 10 months, then streak badly. I bought these on Amazon so I looked up the date of purchace. I then looked on the Comsumer Report web site and found the same results....6 months to a year they start streaking. Comsumer Report also said the Rain - X Latitude wipers lasted longer. I'll try those next. | 01 star
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CEO's Get This Book Now
I am an avid reader especially of business books. This book shows how to get stuff done, track it & even has a CD with the programmes supplied. I only wish I had read this book 10 years earlier. | 45 stars
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Nice kids baking book
I gave this as a gift to an 11-year old girl who really wants to be a chef (at the moment). It has some nice recipes, simple and classic. Easy for her to follow. | 45 stars
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I am happy with this purchase
I received the gently leader quickly. I have a big Great Dane just 1 1/2 years old.He is good on a leash but, when he sees his canine friends he tends to lunge to play with them. He is so strong I cannot control this. So, I purchsed the gentle leader. This works wonderfully in giving me control. He can't pull hard enough for me to lose control of him...and he is a very big dog. I got the extra large because i know he still has growing to do and it is easily adjustable to his size with lots of growing room. At first he didn't like it. It was different than anything he is used to. Now he walks fine with it...after just a short time. I have to admit that, when he sees his friends, he still tries to lunge at them to play but he can't. When this happens he spends some time rubbing against me trying to pull it off...which he is unable to do. This is happening less and less often as he gets used to it and I am quite sure that he will eventually not do this at all. All in all...I am very pleased with this item. It works better than a choker, a pinch collar, and a harness...all of which I have tried. | 45 stars
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Better
They sent me the wrong book but they were quick to contact me and offer to refund my money AND told me not to worry about sending the book back so that I wouldn't have to deal with the hassle. Wrong item, Good service. | 34 stars
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Great..once you wind it the "RIGHT" direction!!!
I had reservations about this...and when I 1st got it and followed instructions on website to pull it to full length FIRST before looping it "because it has a memory"...HEY!..yeah, some MEMORY!!I had mistakenly tried to pull it back up to loop it on the hanger AGAINST IT'S MEMORY. I had never battled with such kinks and tangles!!However, gathering more strength the NEXT day I pulled it out again, and paid more attention to detail.HMM HMM...now it is correctly looped (to it's liking)...it does the OPPOSITE! It automatically UNKINKS itself as I pull it out!It IS remarkably light for it's length.It does not leave my hands tasting of old tires.Expensive? Yes, but apparently worth it.Has anyone ever needed to use the warranty?.THAT I would be interested to know about....*******I used the warranty!.It kinked after about 3 months...they sent a new one right away!******** | 45 stars
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A magnificent book
I have read this book threetimes. The first was when I was a teenager no more than l4 years. I read it again soon after I was married at twehty three. The first two times were borrowed books - I then found it still in print so I finally bought my own copy. I treasure it and probably will read it again for the fourth time. It is the greatest book I have ever owned not counting the Bible. | 45 stars
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A Second Rate "1984"
Brave New World is a unique satire on contemporary society. It uses a futuristic utopia to critique modern (1932) issues of science, religion, and society in general.The problem with the novel is style. It's pedantic. There are a few gems in Brave New World. For example, in the beginning when Huxley goes between narratives 2-3 times per page. However, for the most part, Huxley bluntly reiterates the same ideas. The Savage's conversations on the virtue of Shakespearean morality is especially obtuse.Orwell's "1984" is a masterpiece. In comparison, "Brave New World" felt like a sophomoric attempt. | 23 stars
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These are SMALL tubs
Great pack of fun colors that are hard to find, BUT the tubs are VERY SMALL - they are really party "gift bag" sized.It's a shame that the description doesn't give you a better indication that you're not getting a regular-sized tub.Other than that - lots of fun. | 45 stars
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Another Miyazaki masterpiece
Castle in the sky is a heartwarming, adventure filled story with two kids who journey to a floating castle that holds enough power to rule the Earth. In the story, a young girl named Sheeta, who is the heir to the throne of Laputa, the floating castle, befriends a young adventurer and pilot's son named Pazu. The two go to the floating castle which is both ancient in it's architecture and advanced in it's weapons. Together the two escape and befriend pirates and discover the hidden secrets of the floating island. This is a classic if you like the work of Miyazaki or if you liked spirirted away. Again Miyazaki uses his creative touch to send us to a world of floatin castles and ships, and even some robots. This is a good film to watch for all ages! | 45 stars
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A very low-quality product made from NON original audio sources
Three reasons NOT to buy this product:1. They did not use any original tapes to master their CD, but they relied on 2nd-hand and 3rd-hand CD sources: they even got some tracks from a degraded vinyl LP played on a 3rd-class mono player: horrible as they cut the high frequencies (treble) to hide the clicks and pops and distortion on the vinyl as they did on track 23 of CD#1, for example.2. Mostly only Musicor-era (Post-Mercury) recordings = Nothing sung by Tony Williams (except for 10 songs out of 48).3. Eventhough most of the few jewels that they recorded in that era are found here, these are in such a bad shape that they are painful to listen to if you have a decent sound system - and good hearing.To get most of the best songs of this era, get the High-Quality product entitled: "The Platters: 22 Gold".To get a full-load of the Mercury era (With Tony Williams as Lead Singer), get the 9-CD (Yes, NINE = 9 CDs) TOP-Quality product: "Four Platters And A Lovely Dish"To hear the Pre-Mercury recordings, get the TOP-Quality Product: "The Platters: The Complete King Recordings" (1 CD only). | 01 star
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I LOVE IT!
Donell Jones is one of the most consistent R&B; artist out there. If you listen to him once (on any album), you will always be anxious to hear him again. It's a shame this artist doesn't get the exposure he deserves (i.e., lack of promotion) -- at least I don't get to hear (or see) enough of him in the D.C. metropolitan area.I have all of his cds and have yet to be disappointed.Life Goes On is one of the sexiest albums out there. I ranked this a notch below Dave Hollister's "Chicago '85...the Movie"! GREAT WORK!Keep doing it, and hopefully I'll get to see him in concert on a stage near me! | 34 stars
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Wacko History
If you want to be taught a warped view of history and hear that white Anglo-Saxons are better than anyone else, read this book. Presents the quasi-historical view that the Anglo-Saxons are decendants of the 'Lost Tribes of Israel'. Mere historical fact, which violently disagrees with Mr.Armstrong, does not dissuade him from presenting this foolish theory. | 01 star
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I LOVE IT!!!
I saw Les Mis in Toronto last December, and it was incredible!!!!!! The concert tape is amazing as well, although it can't beat the live musical. The dream cast was near perfectly selected, especially Philip Quast and Colm Wilkinson. I would have picked Jessica-Snow Wilson rather than Lea Salonga though. If you haven't seen it, watch it! | 45 stars
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Excellente
It was very realistic for once | 45 stars
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Review on Mike Blakely Books and Writing Style
I enjoy Blakeley's character development and his understanding of the cowboy and rancher's lifestyle. He is also very good in detailing the various people that came West. It wasn't just the poor immigrants and nefarious types, but also the wealthy and well educated that could be found on the frontier for various and assorted reasons. In all , the West Blakely depicts is an interesting tapestry of peoples. | 45 stars
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Nice Package
This is a very nice digipak version of BLACK SABBATH's 1970 debut. It opens up to reveal a graveyard scene and a picture of the band under the plastic cd holder. It comes with a 20 page informative booklet. It doesn't have 8 songs however. 7 total tracks:Black SabbathThe WizardN.I.B.Behind The Wall Of SleepEvil WomanSleeping VillageWarningVery nice remastered sound | 45 stars
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Holley 4160
Super Carb. Replaced a Holley 4180 to get rid of the vent tubes. Carb is an exact fit other than having to change fuel connection. Motor runs like new. Holley 4180 rebuilt is about $460 and this carb cost around $279. | 45 stars
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a little racy for a 13 year old
I brought my 13 year old daughter and although I thoroughly enjoyed the movie we (my daughter included) thought it was far too much to see for a 13 year old...too much violence, sex and language content for our liking. | 34 stars
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An Interesting Read for Anyone interested in the U-Boat Campaign
If you are at all interested in the U-Boat campaign, then this is a must read (but only after you have read other books on the subject). As commander of the U-Boat fleet, Doenitz provides significant detail in regards to the month-by-month campaign. However the book is rather dry, with little or no insight on anything other than the Naval military events. While Doenitz briefly discusses his views on other Nazi individuals (like Goering), the book is rather thin in this area. Case in point, Doenitz mentions that Hitler invited him to breakfast, but never discusses what they spoke about. If your looking for an insight into the inner workings of the Nazi regime, I would suggest Albert Speer's book, "Inside the Third Reich".Doenitz was also a hardcore Military man, he never seemed to question any military order coming from Berlin. Invade Poland? Sure. Invade Norway, Sure, etc.Throughout the book, Doenitz denies any wrong doing, blames the Allies for the war, and that of his sentence at Nuremberg. He mentions nothing about his trial or his time in Spandau prison.This book was written in late 1950s, nearly 15 years before it became public knowledge that the Polish/British had broken the German Enigma code (The Ultra Secret). Doenitz should probably have revised this book based on this information. Each day, every U-Boat was required to report its location and basic weather conditions at their position. This "Short Code" transmission was exploited by the Ultra team at Bletchley Park, and used to help break the "day's" Enigma settings.Based on this information, Doenitz and U-Boat Command, were probably responsible for the deaths of 1000s of Nazi sailors. But, in the grand sense of war, the events played out, as they should have. | 23 stars
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Nice set
This set contains the 5 original Apes films (not including Tim Burtons "re-imagining"), plus the outstanding documentary "Behind The Planet Of The Apes". Good picture quality and sound, but little extras other than trailers and the documentary (which, really, is more than adequate). The 2nd and 5th films ("Beneath The Planet Of The Apes" and "Battle For The Planet Of The Apes", respectively) are disappointing, but the original film is fantastic, and the 3rd and 4th ("Escape From The Planet Of The Apes" and "Conquest Of The Planet Of The Apes") are surprisingly good. | 34 stars
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Horror Hotel: A Cult Classic About a Classic Cult
"Horror Hotel" (1960) is a heavily atmospheric, truly classic horror film. The film tells the story of Nan Barlow (Venetia Stevenson), a hapless college student who investigates the history of witchcraft in the small New England town of Whitewood. Nan's disappearance leads to the discovery of a witch cult led by Elizabeth Selwyn/Mrs. Newless (Patricia Jessel) and Alan Driscoll (Christopher Lee), Nan's professor."Horror Hotel" is a gem of the Friday Night Horror Double Feature genre. Low-budget and black and white, with just enough requisite corny dialogue, the film is campy but creepy in portraying the haunted town and its frightening residents.The setting is deliciously gothic, down to the deserted and derelict cemetery and the darkling clapboard houses. The sun never rises in Whitewood and there is a constant ground mist. (The relatively poor condition of the non-restored VHS edition makes the film paradoxically even more enjoyable.)Venetia Stevenson is both beautiful and entertaining as Nan the ingenuous college student. Christopher Lee's acting is ferretlike and intense, and Patricia Jessel is wonderfully despicable. Nan's friends, played by Dennis Lotis (as Richard Barlow), Tom Naylor (as Bill Maitland), and Betta St. John (as Patricia Russell) seem appropriately foggy and in the dark about the witch cult.The film mixes and matches elements of Witchcraft, Satanism and Black Magic. It is definitely not at all documentary nor Politically Correct for Wiccans."Horror Hotel" will never win any Oscars, but it is one of the best films of its type ever made. The producers of The Blair Witch Project could have learned a thing or two about Having The Shivers from "Horror Hotel." | 34 stars
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Superior in every way to Silence of The Lambs!
Michael Mann uses sure genious in bringing Thomas Harris' Red Dragon to the screen. While the subject matter of a serial killer is dark and ominous, he uses bright stylistic lighting to underscore the duality that exists in the mind of a dark psychopath. His depiction of Lecktor as an everyday guy (in attitude and appearance) is what empowers any psycopath: The ability to blend in. Hopkins, by his own admission after Hannibal, believes that is how Lecktor should be depicted, and that is why his portayal in Silence of the Lambs (although powerful) is inconsistant with the author's (Harris) vision of the character. This story is more suspenseful, the acting more powerful (From Hannibal, to the FBI agent played by William Petersen, the hunted serial killer, and the supporting cast), and the direction much better than Silence if the Lambs could ever have hoped. True Harris and Lecktor fans will admire the brilliance of Manhunter! | 45 stars
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My favorite album of all time
I've been a Posies fan for years now, introduced to them, like many others were, by their album Frosting On The Beater and the semi-hit "Dream All Day." With the advent of internet shopping I could now find their other albums and I started buying them all. This album stopped me in my tracks, and years later I have yet to recover.This is wonderful and timeless pop music. Sure, they wear their influences on their sleeves. So what? With songwriting this strong I don't see how anyone could complain. The vocal harmonies are top notch, blending so seemlessly into one voice. Jon Auer's lead guitar work is sublime, and in the case of songs like "Flood Of Sunshine," a profoundly spiritual experience. The depth of metaphor that fills songs like "You Avoid Parties" and "Everyone Moves Away" is beautiful on so many levels. And who can't relate to songs like "Help Yourself," "Apology," and "Any Other Way"?A lot of people say that this album is over-produced, but I just don't hear that. Sure, the production is thick and there's plenty of reverb, but I've always believed that big songs deserve a big production. These songs perfectly walk the line between orchestrated pop and explosive arena rock, and the detailed and intricate production suits them perfectly in my opinion. Later albums seem rather under-produced in comparison, subscribing to the grunge school of rock that shunned big budget recordings.There really isn't anything about this album that I don't like. From start to finish it transports you to another place in a way that no other album I own has been able to do. I don't listen to it as much as I once did, but every time I crack it out I find myself blown away all over again. Every chill that pulses down my spine makes me think that this is the most perfect power pop album ever recorded. | 45 stars
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Dream Mixes Vol 1.75?
Although not captioned or credited as such, this disk is very much a part of Tangerine Dream's on-going Dream Mixes project. Most of the tracks on it are remixes of or variations on 'Jungle Journey' (originally from "Turn of the Tides" but used extensively as the source for tracks on "The Dream Mixes Vol. 1") with suggestions from various other Dream Mixes tracks thrown in for good measure. Certainly, the sound-world of this CD is very much that of the first volume. (The video gets even closer by using tracks lifted straight from "The Dream Mixes Vol. 1" as well as "Timesquare: Dream Mixes Vol. 2".) In short, the disc presents the usual collection of vox humana choral washes, jolly synthesiser tunes and simple chord progressions over a fast, pulsing sequencer-driven percussion beat which has come to characterise so much of Tangerine Dream's output of late 90s.That said, this collection does offer a better variety and blend of sounds than can be found on some of the band's other recent releases. At 53 minutes in duration, it is long enough to be satisfying, without ever outstaying its welcome. It does stand up to repeated listening and proves hypnotic and annoyingly memorable! Enough of it sounds sufficiently new for even owners of complete Tangerine Dream collections to avoid any feeling that they are being subjected to any recycling scam! While the sources for the material here may sound familiar, the treatments are often a surprise: 'Forced to Surrender', for example, comes across as an updated version of "Thief", with some fairly wild guitar playing and very rock-like drum-kit percussion base. The result is like nothing Tangerine Dream have done before! My only real complaint - a minor one, at that - is that some of the track endings come across as very abrupt (the very end of the album being the worst example) giving the impression that tracks have been switched around during compilation of the album, and fairly untidily at that. One other warning is in order, too. Although described on the cover as an "original motion picture soundtrack" album, if you're after exact copies of the music used in the "What a blast - Architecture in motion" video production, you need to be aware that this disc doesn't fully deliver. In common with most Tangerine Dream soundtrack releases, there exist major discrepancies between the two. The video uses some music that is not here. (The video section called "Times Square" uses the original mix of 'Timesquare' from "The Dream Mixes Vol. 2", whereas what is presented here is an extended and much-altered remix. Similarly, "San Rocco" appears on "The Dream Mixes Vol. 1", not here.) Conversely, the CD release contains music which is not used in the video: 'Last Trumpet on 23rd Street' is an entirely bonus track, as indeed is 'Jungle Journey' - presented here in an otherwise unavailable version dubbed 'the Bond of Ages Mix'. [The section of the video called "Jungle Journey" uses 'Stoneyard' as its soundtrack, by the way!] And finally, the video uses little more than one minute-worth of 'Art of Destruction' and then only for the closing credits - rather a shame, as this 7-minute track is the only one that sounds to have deliberately composed for the video!Lovers of Tangerine Dream's "Dream Mixes" treatments (especially those of volume 1) should definitely not hold back from buying here. And if you've bought this disc and are looking for more like it, you now know where to look, don't you? | 34 stars
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One of the best animes ever!
This was the first anime I saw about seven years ago. But when I saw this version, it was better than my first time. | 45 stars
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Excellent Bukowski
This collection of short stories is very interesting. It provides a different look on life and the quirky things that happen. Everyone should at least read 1 Bukowski and this is definitely a good one. | 45 stars
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Great for large wound areas!
I purchased this product for a rather large scrape that I received on my lower leg, and it worked great! It really is just like adding a layer of new skin. The down side to it is that you also have to use the spray to removed it when you need to change your bandage and that causes you to use a lot more of the product than you normally would. It can also be removed with fingernail polish remover but who wants to put that on a new wound? Another thing is that it burns like pure fire when you first put it on but it quickly subsides. If you have a large area to treat then you will defiantly want to purchase the spray on which is what this is. It also comes in the paint on version for smaller scrapes or skin tears. I would defiantly recommend this to my friends with a word of caution "Be prepared for the burning sensation when you first put it on". | 34 stars
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Perfect SNES controller
Look at this controller... it looks just like a Playstation controller! The only problem with that is that I don't think you can play Playstation games on your computer, at least not legally... Fortunately, you can play Super Nintendo games using a simple emulator like ZSNES, and it's perfectly legal, provided you own the games you're playing. But no console-based video game can ever be fully appreciated without a gamepad. The Gamepad Pro is the perfect solution to this problem.If you are accustomed to playing the SNES, you will feel right at home with this controller. The 4 primary buttons (A, B, X and Y) are in the same place as on the original. So are the L and R buttons, only there are two additional buttons on top of the pad--these are useful for "turbo" functions, if your emulator has them available.A word of warning: do not buy this controller for 3D games! Although there is a joystick (more of a thumbstick, really) attachment included with the package, the Gamepad Pro is not meant for games like Descent or the like. For such games the Eliminator, also by Gravis, is a much better choice because it is an analogue controller. But for your standard retro-SNES games (Super PunchOut!!!, Final Fight, Mario Kart, etc.), the Gamepad Pro is the way to go.If you're not into SNES emulation, this controller is also good for PC platform games like Jazz Jackrabbit (remember that game?). Basically, any game that requires the use of a digital gamepad should be played with a controller like this one. It's got everything you need for a very reasonable price. | 45 stars
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ONCE YOU GO DEAD....
Easy film to review. If you are not into a necrophilia orgy, look somewhere else.No f-bombs, sex, nudity (Leela Savasta). | 45 stars
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Modern Day Prophet
The book was a pretty amazing read and well researched. I could not put it down and kept reading parts of it to anyone who would listen. I have recommended it to many people. What I really like is the fact that there is a historical written account of Joseph Smith that has not been white-washed or covered-up. My conclusion is that most religions of the world had a similar developmental period regardless of the beliefs held and taught. | 45 stars
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James Bond Would Envy You!
I purchased The JVC KDNX-5000 because I simply wanted a Head Unit with navigation with a detachable face.... What I got was a device that would make James Bond or Batman envy me! I am not easily pleased with electronics, and I think those bad reviewers above are suspect.This JVC has so many features I can't begin to touch on all of them. First off, on the Nav. side, You are able to find locations via their address,coordi- nates, or even phone number! You then can be guided their via the screen as well as voice guided( Male or Female voice ). On the Audio/Video side, I purchased these: The Ipod module, The Sirius Sat. module, and the Bluetooth Mod. without any of these it is one hell of a unit, but with them... OMG! This unit has a 24 gig. hard drive for Mp3 music storage, but that's overkill and I'll tell you why. This receiver can play a single burned CD-R in data format with over 500 mp3s on it! There is a way to burn 10 times that many on to a DVD-R, although I have not tried this yet! The interface with my various IPods are flawless, showing artist,track,and album. No album art though. This module also will not work with IPhones or Touches, but guess what; with the Sony or JVC BTA bluetooth adapter, My ITouch plays seemlessly through my Bluetooth Module. If you have an IPod, I highly Recmnd. the Ipod Mod. because it also charges them and now their only about $10. This is an Alpine crusher, becuase one would have to purchase many expensive interfaces that The KDNX5000 comes standard with or can be purchased on the cheap! All this, and sound quality and DVD quality are exellent. The Screen shows a superb picture despite being 3.5" , but it also has Vid./Audio out for an additional larger screen. With the Bluetooth Add on, I receive calls via my Motorolla Razor. The music auto Atten. and the caller's voice is herd and caller info. shown on the screen. So screw the couple of bad reviews, This JVC has been tops on CNET's List for the last two years for a reason. Go to CNET.com , watch the Video and drule! | 45 stars
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Works great
Easy to use, and the magnet that lifts the lid off is a very nice addition. Of course a can opener is not going to change your life, but this one works well. | 45 stars
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Couldn't have picked a better gift!!
I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my husband. He LOVED it and has already watched every episode! The quality is good as far as I can see and he has had no complaints at all. | 45 stars
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Help I need some water
What a terribly dry book. I cannot concieve how this book has become a classic. The author could not have written a more boring book.The action is slow if existant at all, and written in a way that you would think if it was narrated you would think a sermon was being given.I picked this book up with the greatest intentions. I never read it in High School. Now I know why, my English teachers were sparing me the trouble. | 01 star
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Super!
An excellent book - your start in life of photography!I don't know exactly how many pictures are presented here, but I assure you that all of them deserve the highest mark (without any exceptions!) And considering the fact that all these pictures are followed with the detailed explanations on how to do this photos, this book becomes invaluable.All of us know that any science, any skill we get only in the course of practice. No theory, no advises can make us a good pros; they can only help. Making photos with the instructions of Lee Frost will foster in you the professional Xperience. And don't be afraid of copying his photos; it's only for some time and then you'll just use his best techniques for your OWN ideas.Overall, a really great book, with beautiful pictures, interesting ideas and the finest polygraphy. A must have for all amateurs (and may be - future pros?) | 45 stars
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Excellent Book
If you haven't read this book, you're missing something big | 45 stars
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Needs a bit of tweaking
The rectangle view is certainly ideal for reading typed print. However, one aspect is very deficient - since any magnifier is mostly for those with difficulty seeing the on-off light switch should be (A) larger and (B) colored. A daub of red finger nail polish remedied the 2nd problem, but the even then the switch is now a very tiny red spot. Also a small green LED light opposite the light side would be a reminder that the light is on. There is no remedy to the problem of replacing the tiny batteries. Someone who is truly sighted will have to do that. | 34 stars
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HONEST BEAUTIFUL HAUNTING MUSIC
TANK PARK SALUTE IS WORTHT THE CD ITSELF,ADD IN TRACKS SUCH AS DOLPHINS, WISH YOU WERE HERE, MOVING THE GOALPOSTS, EVERYWHERE, TRUST, GOD'S FOOTBALLER THESE ARE HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL TUNES. SOME OTHER TUNES, LOUDER OR MORE UPBEAT REMIND ME OF SOME OF THE PROCLAIMERS BEAUTIFUL WORK, I'M LISTENING TO IT RIGHT NOW WHILE I WRITE, SO I KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT-BUY IT! | 45 stars
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What step by step???
I love Tiffany Chen for kickboxing workout but this is just plain confusing. It isn't step by step if you don't tell anyone any steps! This dvd just goes right into DOING it and what that is they don't tell you. They just start moving and expect you to follow along as she says stuff that doesn't mean much in the way of how to hold your arms, where to move them or your feet etc. It is almost as if you needed to have knowledge of how to do tai chi before doing the dvd then maybe it would make sense. But, I think of "step by step" to mean that they are going to give you the actual information such as move left foot to the right, heal first while swaying arms up and down or whatever. Maybe I just need MORE structured instruction. But I don't think you will take an extremely looooong and tedious time learning this if you have to just watch and try and copy as they go. I was very disappointed. I didn't learn a thing and had to move on to Scott Cole who I really like for the best abs on earth. He is more to my "step by step" teaching style. Good luck. | 12 stars
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the truth about JFK/s murder
If you want to know what really happened in 11,22,1963, watch it, or read the book.The movie is exciting, Oliver Stone presents the picture in a way that is so easy to understand, and he gives us all the facts, and makes the conspiracy theory easy-enough to follow. This movie will make you question everything - do the CIA and FBI have a hold over the President of the biggest countries in the world? If the said President stands up for his own beliefs, is he in danger of his very life? "JFK" tells us the answer is "yes",At the beginning, there is a short biography of JFK and we can see him young.In addition, the film has phenomenal performances by Kevin Costner as Jim Garrison, Sissy Spacek as Garrison's long-suffering wife, Joe Pesci as David Ferrie), and Donald Sutherland. In addition to these fine performances are Tommy Lee Jones.So watch it! | 45 stars
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Gripping Performances by Eastwood, Freeman and Swank
This is the first performance by Hilary Swank I've seen (though she already has many credits in her career). As the Million Dollar Baby, she wins us over with her determination, spirit and courage. If she doesn't touch your spirit, you might want to check your heart to see if it is still intact. Absolutely an Oscar-winning performance by Swank.Morgan Freeman's narrative is given in the classic telling of an old tale and never overshadowed the film. In an understated performance, Freeman played a powerful, almost incidental character in the story. Yet he is the "glue" that holds the entire story together; if it weren't for his character, there would be no story.With Eastwood, at first it was a little hard for me to accept him as a gruff boxing trainer because of other performances of his I've seen. But about 1/3 of the way through the film, you forget all that and once again, Clint takes a commanding presence.For these three, life has dealt them some seriously difficult obstacles. But from their personal disappointments, many of them still occurring, they gather the strength to work together, albeit with conflict, to achieve a fleeting dream.Stong supporting cast of misfits who provide a perfect backdrop. "Danger" is a goofball, socially inept and uncoordinated. He pays a price for his ineptness, yet by the end of the film, he's fought back with just a tiny glimpse of the spirit we see in the Million Dollar Baby. In his own way, he becomes a personal champion. And the stereotypical slimy boxing promoters are here too, but played discreetly, more like real life. In "Rocky V" we saw a Don King-type promoter, flamboyant and loud, but these are just low-key, two-bit, fast-buck promoters, who smile and steal other's dreams. Once in awhile one of their deals pays off, and that happens here, but it's after another's hard work.Also strong supporting performances by the Million Dollar Baby's dysfunctional family. I didn't like them from the moment I met them and that continued all the way to the finish. Then I had to remember, as actors, that's what they were hired to do. And boy did they deliver. The final scene with them is a pivotal point in our hero's life. Pay close attention; it does not disappoint.With regards to the ending it is complex, controversial and disturbing. I cannot lie to you. Because of the content and some language, this film is not suitable for children, imho. There's a double metaphor for Clint Eastwood's character at the end, as he comes to accept two different, yet metaphorically similar, realities. And both are painful.Simply the best movie I've seen all year and perhaps recent memory. No, it's not the "feel good movie" but sometimes we can learn from films like this. 5 out of 5 stars for performances. | 45 stars
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Good price for good quality
Back cover a little bent and some page creases, but overall very happy with the product for the price. Seller did warn about the creases, so I knew to expect that. Shipped fast. | 34 stars
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Missing some background information
This book, while good overall, is missing some important information -- namely, why the MFCs work in the manner that they do. All information on the MFC internals is relegated to one chapter. It also is unclear as to how to work with the MFCs outside of the established paradigms (document/view, for example). Missing as well is a discussion of DAO. Overall, a good beginner's book, but it should be supplemented with a more complete reference. | 34 stars
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One Of A Series Of "Budget" Releases From Rhino/Wea
This is one a series of "budget" releases covering various aspects of Christmas to be released over the years by Rhino/Wea in conjunction with Billboard, all with 10-tracks each and liner notes in the form of track-by-track comments. Sound quality is generally good to excellent, and all selections are the original renditions despite what you may read elsewhere, with one exception in this volume where they tell you that Little Drummer Boy is a re-recording of the 1958 hit. All have "Billboard" as part of the title.Some others are: Family Christmas Classics; Top Christmas Hymns; R&B; Christmas Hits; Rock & Roll Christmas; Greatest Christmas Hits (1935-1954); and Greatest Country Christmas Hits. Some of the foregoing are also offered in 4-pack and 5-pack editions. In essence, these are the one you have to have if you want to recapture the delightful seasonal sounds of your childhood (assuming you're old enough to recall the periods covered).This one repeats one from the Country edition, Jingle Bell Rock by Bobby Helms, but does give you the original White Christmas by The Drifters Featuring Clyde McPhatter and Bill Pinkney, a # 1 2 R&B; in 1954, and both a R&B; and Pop chart entry for several years thereafter.Here you get the following staples: Brenda Lee's Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree, actually recored and released in 1958 when she was 14, but not a hit until 1960 when it went to # 14, and then appeared on the charts every Christmas from then on into the 1970s/80s; The Chipmunk Song by The Chipmunks with The Music Of David Seville (# 1 Billboard Pop Hot 100 for 4 weeks in 1958 and # 5 R&B;, and seldom missed charting for the next several years); Mary's Boy Child by Harry Belafone (# 12 Top 100 in 1956); Blue Christmas by Elvis Presley (recorded in 1957 and part of his first Christmas album, later a # 1 Christmas Charts hit in 1964 and a charter for years thereafter); Nuttin' For Christmas by Art Mooney & His Orchestra - Vocal by Barry Gordon (# 6 Top 100 in 1955); Please Come Home For Christmas by Charles Brown (# 21 R&B; in 1960, and on the charts for ten years in a row); Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer by Elmo & Patsy(# 1 on the Christmas charts in 1983 and a repeat hit over the next few years).Regarding The Little Drummer Boy, the original, recorded for 20th Fox, charted at # 13 in 1958 and almost every year after up to 1970. In 1972 a new recording was done for Kapp Winners Circle and this is the version heard here. It charted at # 9 on the Christmas charts.Loads and loads of fun and memories. | 45 stars
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Battery Tender
Why didn't I buy this sooner? What a relief not to have to worry about removing seats to charge batteries on my motorcycles. The tender comes with everything you need but the connectors are a little short. I bought extentions that work great. | 45 stars
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Willa was here! and she's here to stay!! EXCELLENT CD!!
Hey to all the people reading this, I have to tell you something and its so IMPORTANT, WILLA FORD's album WILLA WAS HERE has to be the best album I heard this year (2001), she's an amazing singer and SONGWRITER!! Willa has a different sytle than any another singer, from her lyrics to her beat!! Willa's got it going on, and she's the most nicest person I have met! I Must listen to this album everyday, I mean everyday cause her music gets you going from 'I Wanna Be Bad', 'Ooh Ooh', to 'Tired' to, a hot ballard 'Tender'! I find Willa Ford The most entertaining new female artist and shes HERE TO STAY! I own the most hottest cd 'Willa Was Here', do you?? Get Your Copy Today!! | 45 stars
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HD-DVD fanboys
I love how HD-DVD fanboys try to ruin a review section of a blu-ray movie with garbage. This movie will look good regardless of what format its on. It will look the same on both HD-DVD and Blu-ray. I'v seen 300 at the theater and couldn't wait until it hit a hidef format because I know it will look good. | 45 stars
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Learning To Live Life: Similar To The Living Life Game
This book does a tremendous job of letting us know that we need to slow down and truly live life.It is very similar to an inspirational gift/game that I love that I bought on Uncommongoods.com called Living Life (www.LivingLifeGame.com), which guides us through thirty heart warming activities like contacting old friends, watching the sunrise and buying a toy for a child. These activities slow us down and show us how to cherish those things in life that matter, but that we often over look in our hectic lives. Both the book and the Living Life game help us to slow down and live our lives to the fullest as we only have one beautiful life to live. I have bought this book and the Living Life Game for friends who have love it and they have bought it for many others. They are both worth the money and make others lives more beautiful! | 45 stars
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sober house necessity
This movie shows what it's like on the street for the average pretty girl. True, true, true, true. Unless our nation, our world, adopts the "World Peace Diet" this movie will remain a monument to what is going on in our cities to our young people. | 45 stars
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catch-22
with little time to read the book, the cd's let me listen in the car in between class and not keep me locked in once place reading. | 23 stars
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LOOPHOLES IN REAL ESTATE
I FIND THE BOOK WAS TO VAGUE AND JUMPED TO MUCH AND I FOUND THE SAME INFORMATION AT LIBRARY. ALSO LESKO BOOKS WAS MUCH BETTER, AND EAISER TO UNDERSTAND. | 01 star
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A God among insects
One of the rare cases in which the sequel is better than the original, but looking back at the first movie you realize that Singer could only go up from that point on.They managed to incorporate all of these characters and yet give 'em all something cool to do. Not only the movie has a lot of action and cool special effects but it also brought back that metaphor of prejudice and placed it two steps further. Very reminiscent of post 9-11 and the vibe around the time in which it was filmed. Highly recommended. | 45 stars
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Interesting
This work has Jules Verne's normal scientific explanation of things. However, this work was particularly interesting because of its interaction between the journey and the historical worldwide flood. | 45 stars
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Can you improve on perfection???
Thankfully you can!! The best soul album ever recorded has just got better.This 2 disc set is well worth buying even if you have the original at home.It has a remasterd version of the album and the original mix(which stands out on its own)on disc one.Disc two contains Marvins live performance at the Kennedy center in 1972 (Im listening to this as I write) and it is awesome. Marvin may have been a bit rusty with singing live but all his soul and passion still stands out, what an amazing voice!!! The booklet with these cds is excellent with a foreward by Smokey Robinson stating it is the greatest soul album ever, I cant argue with this statement. As Marvin said:"Something happend to me during that period.I felt the strong urge to write music and to write lyrics that would touch the souls of men.And in that way I thought I could help." Marvin has touched my soul with an album that seems to get more relevant to the problems the world faces the older it gets. Go out and buy this and give your old copy to someone who has never heard this album before.Ive got to stop otherwise Ill go on forever about this amazing album | 45 stars
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A Fantastic Book That Never Leaves You
As one of the most prolific and multi-talented authors to ever set words to page, Goethe is often considered the master of early romantic works and even the patriarch of the modern novel. Fittingly, Goethe's numerous interests and telents, including law, geology, science and literature, come to life in Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship the precursor to Wilhelm Meister's Journeyman Years.I caution all those who pick up this book to do so with grit and determination for it is not light reading. The density and complexity of the piece can be discouraging and the sometimes fantastical character encounters can leave you with a sense of shallowness and predictability. These opinions, however, are ones that fade away as the overall impact of the novel begins to set in and alter you perceptions of the world.Goethe's romantic voice can be heard throughout, and, while many readers prefer the more adventurous and extravegant side of love, the romances here are shockingly harsh and true-to-life, which only add to the benefits of the work. To be sure adveture and extravegance are not spared.Goethe was also the quitesential statesman of his time, and this meant ties to Freemasonry. What can be interpreted as Masonic overtones and undertones add a veil of mystery and adventure to the book, while philosophical exchanges leave the reader with points to consider, even in today's world.My appreciation for this book stems from its uncanny insight into my present life and the lingering ideas it presented to me. Had I not read this novel I would surely be missing something extraordinary today. | 45 stars
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A Book to Remember
This book is the best book I have ever read! I do not like reading much but I have to for school. One day I was in class and a friend was talking about it and I decided to give it a try. After reading a few chapters, I could not put it down. I now encourage everyone to read this book. This story is about a teenage boy named Landon, who has to do a play with the preacher's daughter. The preacher's daughter, named Julie, is not only the most unpopular girl she is very different and has many different ways.While doing the play together they grow closer. After this they get some news that puts a new meaning in their lives. This book is a basket full of emotions. The characters are well developed and you know their thoughts, which puts you in their shoes. The title fits in with the story at the end that ties it all together. I encourage everyone who is ready to take a trip down the emotional road, read this one! | 45 stars
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An emotionally charged, volatile self-exploration
Linda Caine is an artist; Robin Royston a practicing psychiatrist specializing in trauma: the two met up when Linda Caine began experiencing flashbacks and images out of nowhere. Together the two began an exploration of African roots which were to reveal the heart of forgotten memories and the source of Caine's depression, making her autobiography OUT OF THE DARK an emotionally charged, volatile self-exploration. | 45 stars
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Best movie since the Godfather
On the short list of the greatest American movies ever made and also on the short list of the greatest acting jobs w/ De Niro's incredible performance of the troubled La Motta. The cinematography and choreography of the boxing sequences are stunning. Along w/ Taxi Driver and Goodfellas, the finest Scorcese films. The filming of this movie in black and white was a master stroke. The scene where La Motta asks his brother to keep punching him in the face is chilling.... | 45 stars
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The 2007 World Almanac
My parents had a 1990 Almanac and desparately needed a new one. They love being in the new millenium. Why wait? Update now. | 45 stars
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Bill Blass Colar Shirt
The shirt is very nice and the even the fabric is good I certainly recommand for very decent price. I do not think you can find a shirt so cheap.Thank you | 45 stars
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Sturdy and beautiful charm
I ordered and recieved this charm a month ago. I love it! I went to San Francisco for vacation and wanted a charm that would remind me of the wonderful time. This is perfect. The detail is fantastic. | 45 stars
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Smooth
Well i'm a big g-love fan so anything he puts out i like.I would recommend it for those people you really like all forms of music.G is very talented and creative artist. | 34 stars
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Two Points of view - Two Ratings
Hello fellow AC/DC fans, I have 2 thoughts on this release and it goes for the rest of the catalog reissues as well. If you have never bought this release or bought a copy before 1994 then I would definitely buy this. The package and the sound are great.However, if you, like myself bought the first "original tapes remastered" version released in 1994 , I would pass. It sounds exactly the same as the new "original two track remasters". If you want to upgrade for the pkg(new cd booklet) then go for it. If you are looking for miracle updated sound forget it. By the way, the 5 stars are for the point of view of "I don't have this yet and wonder if its worth it." For me the person on the third round of AC/DC reissues, it rates 2 stars for the Digipak and Book! | 45 stars
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Classic
Probably the best Sci-fi ever. I love this one. t has comedy, action, story, everything necessary. Good actors, good characters, good everything. Watch it!! | 45 stars
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A great autobiography of all time!
I had heard Benjimin Franklin's is one of the best of all autobiographys. I wasn't disappointed. After reading it, I am certain that Franklin's was one single philosophy which formed America as we know it now. | 45 stars
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Surprisingly Wonderful
I worked in a movie theatre when this movie came out. When people went into the theatre, half of the people that went in came out halfway through the movie. Initially, it was unclear as to why people would leave in the middle of a movie. This was clarified when I actually went in to see the movie. To be honest, my first thought of the movie was that it was quite feminine and something you'd only have to be dragged to with your girlfriend. I went in of my own free will with some friends from the theatre I worked at. I didn't know what to expect, but within the first 5 minutes of the movie beginning I was hooked.This movie was unlike anything I've ever seen before. It was quite different and had amazing music with some fantastic singing from the two main characters. I was quite surprised. It is wonderful how the film captured the passion of the two in love, and I loved how it sort of incorporated a musical within a musical.I understood why people walked out; this is a movie that is different and something out of the norm. I don't believe ever coming across any movie like this before. The dancing is wonderful, the music is wonderful, the acting is wonderful. The soundtrack is quite fantastic as well. It's pretty interesting how they incorporated different genres of music into this movie and how it brought back a lot of hits.If you haven't seen this movie, I recommend it highly. It is very fun to watch and something that will blow your mind. | 45 stars
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PURE GREATNESS!!!!!!!!!
This DVD captures Waylon before the health problems took hold of him. His playing and vocals are simply awesome!!! You also get the honor of seeing the steel-guitar genius Ralph "Moon" Mooney perform his magic on all of the Waylon Jennings classics! I highly recommend anyone who appreciates great country music with a driving beat to buy this one for the ages......... | 45 stars
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Poor Scholarship and Ill-Defined Scope
I was very disappointed in this book; its only redemption is the subject matter, which Ambrose dulls beyond recognition, anyway. (I'm in the minority on this, which baffles me.)I really don't know where to start with this, except to say that the subtitle must have been spliced on when the author realized he had added nothing to the subject. The theme is supposedly about the "Opening of the West," but the heart of the book is really a tedious narrative of the trip up the river, if that's possible. There is little historical perspective aside from contemporary politics, and there is absolutely no critical analysis of the primary sources. (Also, the first few chapters are so bad that I think he must have had his assistants write them--they are no better than undergraduate research assignments).You may notice that the text is meticulously footnoted, but this is merely a ruse to hide the lack of anything meaningful to say. For example, Ambrose repeatedly catalogues the number of elk, deer, pronghorns, buffalo, etc. shot by the hunters--not once, not twice, but endlessly. I would much rather the space had been used to provide the reader with some wider information about the area they explored, such as more background on the natives, the wildlife, the climate, and how the area has changed in the meantime (maps, please!). But Ambrose is myopically focused on the expedition itself, and he doesn't really seem to care about the West except how it appeared to Lewis' eyes.And this is the worst problem with the book: Ambrose roots openly for the expedition's success, but he also laments nostalgically for what this success inevitably destroyed. He's a Romantic of the most naive kind, one for whom the West is populated both by Whites and by Indians, by rifles and by buffalo, by Americans and by wilderness. For him, beavers and fur trappers live in harmony, and Charley Russell is a clear-eyed photo-journalist.Ambrose wants to have been there to see it as they saw it. That's nice, but that's not a reason for you to read this book. | 12 stars
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Blast from the Past
I remember loving UFO in all its cheeky, kitsch glory when it first came out. Lightyears beyond FIREBALL XL-5 and THUNDERBIRDS yet keeping their sense of gosh-wow Popular Science adventure. And you can still enjoy them today.Not to say there aren't troubling things afoot. Oh, I can dig the swinging London soundtrack. I can dig the torpedo bras and the furry pink minis. I can even dig the sideburns and ridiculous combovers. (Not yet sure why the Moon Babes have to wear purple wigs and heavy blue eye makeup while on duty, though... or what purpose the unisex peek-a-boo fishnet shirts serve... but hey.) However: what's to make of the commander of an ultra-secret planetary defense system enjoying a computerized whisky bar right in his office? What's to make of highly-trained special forces cavalierly shooting at aliens while their commanding officer sneaks up from behind -- right into the firing path? What about a service which can build an orbiting supercomputer capable of watching over the solar system (not to mention a computerized whiskey bar) but leaves officers to solve advanced mathematical problems with a slide rule? What makes Straker think he can speak English while interrogating an alien who comes from lord knows where? Why does all the technology seem so pre-Cold War, all analogue radar screens and leftover boxes from submarine movies? Why do soldiers IN SPACESHIPS have to rely on hand-eye coordination to shoot, and often miss, targets?Most dated and troubling of all are the sexual politics of the series: absolutely every (paunchy, middle-aged) man is a blatant pig, and absolutely every woman eagerly enjoys his leering advances. Some might put this down to the times, but I put it down to the pyschosexual dynamics of Gerry & Sylvia Anderson. That's right, I went there.And yet, and yet, and gentlemen and yet -- UFO manages to maintain a true, serious and heartfelt love of the genre: it's made by real sci-fi fans. Look at the lovingly detailed miniature work. Look at the attempts to add a real sense of mystery and awe by the almost silent closing credits. The sheer thrill of it all is there and it remains contagious, and that's what makes UFO so much fun, because of and in spite of its flaws, purple wigs, and bad teeth. | 45 stars
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Great Game but 2 Short
This game was awesome. I played the original on my friend's PS1 and i liked it. I rented this on my Gamecube, and i loved it. It is, handsdown, one of the best games i have ever played. But it has a downside, it is rather short. I beat it the first day i rented it, but i would gladly rent it again. What i liked was the ability to play the game over using the special items that you unlocked. I would definately recomend this game, if not to buy, then to rent. Oh, and make shure you have lots of space on your memory card cause you'll probaly need it. :) L8r. | 45 stars
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What is Zahn trying to prove?
Timothy Zahn wanted very badly to prove that heknows Star Wars. He took it to such an extreme that the characters were ludicrously exaggerated,almost like charicatures. He spent so much of his book trying to show off his knowledge, the thought that he was supposed to be writing a good Star Wars novel must have slipped his mind. The characters were so off, I often found myself laughing so hard I couldn't continue reading. I finally finished the book, and when reflecting on the storyline and charaters, I felt so disappointed. Han and Leia are supposed to be in love. They never even see each other. It is made very clear that Leia doesn't care about her unborn children.Luke is supposed to be a Jedi. Jedis are serious, I suppose, but doesn't Luke get to do anything? All he did was sit and whine whenever asked to use his powers.Lando is supposed to be a nice guy. In this book, he acts as if he doesn't even like Luke, Leia, Han, and the rest.This book has a very tiring and predictible pattern: Someone plans an attack.The intended narrowly escapes and flees.Grand Admiral Thrawn somehow figures out exactly what they've done.Grand Admiral Thrawn sends out Noghri to attack again, and the wearying, neverending process begins again.Not to mention, even if Thrawn is quite clever-I find it extremely hard to believe that he can figure out the actions of anyone in an entire culture by briefly studying a few people's art.This book frustrated me to a point where I wanted to hurl it to the floor and rip it to shreds. Maybe the rest of the trilogy won't be quite as bad. | 12 stars
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Break through self defeating beliefs
Easy to understand explanation of how the law of attraction is set in motion in our lives. Quite impactful: for people that are not practicing their faith or are non belivers.The friends I have shared with were amazed at the imidiate turn of events in their lives. | 45 stars
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Good Story, Good Characters, Good Animation= Great Movie!
Alice in Wonderland is a nice little adaption of the Lewis Carrol classic. With the fast paced plot and great characters, it is one of my favorite animated movies of all time. Don't hesitate to buy it, whether you have kids or not, whether you're a Disney fanatic or you've never heard of Mickey Mouse. Trust me, you'll like it! | 45 stars
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a wrinkle in time- Maddie J.
A wrinkle in time, Madeleine L'Engle-Meg Murry is a smart girl, but has trouble applying her self in school. Her constant getting in trouble is hard on her mother who has difficulty coping with the disappearance of her husband. When they are visited by three strangers that appear one night. Now Meg, her new friend Calvin, her little brother Charles Wallace, and these three strangers must embark on a larger-than-life expedition to find Megs father.A wrinkle in time is a magnificent tale of an ordinary girl with a very unordinary life. Whether you are frequently sitting down with a good paperback, or can't remember the last time you red a book all the way through, I guarantee you will fall in love with this story. Great for an adult, adolescent, or if you can't even read yet, this is one first-rate book. | 45 stars
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Fast delivery.
The book was in decent condition when I received it (top & bottom of binding was a little damaged). The delivery was fairly quick. | 34 stars
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Shirley Temple's Version of Heidi
Shirley Temple's movie career was near its peak when she played the role of Heidi. Heidi has been interpreted in many different ways over the years. Some interpretations are excellent. Other interpretations are poor. This interpretation is relatively weak when compared with the original book, but Shirley Temple is cute and fans of Shirley Temple will forgive the deviations from the book.Heidi's aunt takes Heidi to her grandfather after her aunt raised her for six years. Heidi's grandfather is a bitter old man who is angry at the world for the loss of his son. However, charming Heidi soon turns him into a loving grandfather who rejoins the world. All seems well until Heidi's aunt returns and convinces Heidi to join her on a trip.The trip turns out to be a kidnapping. Heidi's aunt takes Heidi to be a companion to Klara Seseman, who is in a wheel chair after suffering an accident. Klara quickly becomes fond of Heidi, to the chagrin of Fraulein Rottenmeier, who is unhappy with Heidi because she thinks Heidi might make it so that Klara no longer needs Rottenmeier. Heidi and Klara get along well, though Heidi remains focused on returning home to her grandfather and the mountains.After Fraulein Rottenmeier shows her true colors to Klara's father, he discharges her. Fraulein Rottenmeier plans to kidnap Heidi and sell her to the gypsies. Fortunately, Heidi's grandfather has arrived in town and is looking for Heidi. Will Heidi's grandfather find her in time? Will Heidi return to the mountains? What will happen to Klara without Heidi? You will have to watch the movie and see.Shirley was about nine years old when this movie was made, but she appeared to be younger. Shirley is the main attraction of the movie, and because she is so cute I found it easy to forgive the significant deviations from the book. Most movies based on books take liberties with the story, but this movie takes more liberties than is typical and those distractions can be annoying. The best example I can think of is the chase scene near the end of the movie.This movie is about average when compared to other Shirley Temple movies. Fans of Shirley Temple will enjoy this film. Fans of the book "Heidi" may dislike this movie because it deviates from the story so much. This version is colorized and the DVD quality could be improved, which could also make some viewers unhappy. Even though this movie has its flaws, I found it interesting to watch and I will watch it again.Enjoy! | 34 stars
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Tracy's best
This is probably Tracy Lawrence's best album. And "Unforgiven" is a great, bone-headed song showing that Tracy hasn't learned anything from the bad turns in his personal life if he believes these lyrics. The production is good, the singing his best yet. Too bad most of the lyrics are strictly generic. | 23 stars
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WWO Chieftain's CD
The Chieftain's went over the top with this compilation of great songs. They created new arrangements that exceed expectations of what can be done with known songs. | 45 stars
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This bag rocks!!
I was looking for a bag that was rugged but didn't look like a lunch box. This was the one for me! I am a beginner in photography and I was able to fit my Nikon D 3100 with telephoto lens, extra battery, and other things inside. I ended up taking this bag with me to Jamaica and used it as my carry on. Fantastic!! Plus everyone thought I was a professional with this bag. Lol!! | 34 stars
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Literally SUCKED!
All I have to say is do yourself a favor and dont read this book | 45 stars
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Comprehensive Polish-English, English-Polish dictionaries
These dictionaries have a lot of terms in them. I'm surprised and extremely pleased at how comprehensive they are. So far, every term I've wanted to look up has been in them. If you intend to stay in Poland for a long period of time, you need these dictionaries. The standard ones out there just don't have nearly all the terms you need to know. | 45 stars
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Big Time Bronzers - Smell is a Problem
I admit that it was the Indian/Yoga marketing theme of this line that sold me. I'm really into that stuff but I wish I hadn't bought a whole bottle of this lotion: you might as well apply straight self-tanner and get in the tanning bed because that's what you will smell like when you get out.California Tan is a decent brand. Not as nice as Designer Skin or Swedish Beauty but better than most. I don't know what they did wrong here but most bronzing tanning lotions do not smell as much like self-tanner as this one does.I also dislike the consistency: it's very runny. | 23 stars
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Not as bad as critics make it out to be
Although clearly inferior to the previous two movies, The Last Stand offers some good moments and maintains viewer interest. Killing one of the main characters was an interesting choice. The decision of the heroes to battle some of their fellow mutants was a little odd and didn't quite make sense. But even though it was a step down from its two predecessors, the Last Stand is clearly better than the average action flick being produced in Hollywood. | 23 stars
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What the heck Amazon.com?
So I bought this book from Amazon.com seller and don't be fooled the book does not have the same cover as the picture plus the book looks dirty! It has black smudges all over the front and back cover of both of the books I bought from Amazon.com. LAMO. When I buy a product brand new I expect it to look new. I'm a little dissapointed but I'm still keeping them to read. | 23 stars
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Help to breathe
But may face gets swollen after a night with a strip. Maybe there is some glue component, but it looks I'm a bit allergic to something that these strips contain. | 23 stars
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Simple Movie
My family was watching movies and we ran across this one. This is not the newly released movie of 2012. This movie was not a high budget movie. It was simple and short but my son liked it because he had experienced a death of a beloved dog. It is more like a very strange Leave it to Beaver type show. | 23 stars
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Awsome film for a sap like me!
I really enjoyed this film, and so did my 16 year old and 19 month old...so it is truly a good family film. I think my husband was even take a little with it. It had a really nice story line and had some good suspense scenes. I would recommend this to anyone who likes this type of film. I don't believe it will let you down. I am not one for musicals really, but the songs in this film were actually well written and even a bit catchy :) | 45 stars
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Good quality mock
Good quality mock shirt as that is what I look for. Glad I got it and will get more! Good price too! Will reorder. | 45 stars
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Excellent
I have mostly used car hart, but the cost and heavy cotton is hot,wrinkles,fades fast. I like the dickies a lot better, no wrinkles to iron, color fast, sharper more pro look to work clothes, very durable, don't stain like 100% cotton. | 45 stars
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A great failure of a movie...
MI2 is simply a bad movie. It is classified as an action movie but really most of it is not action, just bad dialogue. MI2's premise is not bad, Hunt trying to recover a deadly strain of influenza from his arch enemy, but it is all just flushed down the toilet. There is some action, but in no way does this film compare to its predecessor, very disappointing considering it was directed by one of the very best action directors of all time, John Woo. If you are a serious fan of MI or a Cruise fanatic then rent this (certainly don't buy it), however for casual fans of action films, you can do better by just watching the original again. | 01 star
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Wonderful!
Exactly what I needed! I needed this book for class and it came just in time. I was brand new and just wonderful. I must have twenty words to get this over with! Buy the book. | 45 stars
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Glee: The Complete Third Season
I am very pleased with the shipment of this item. It came sooner that I expected. The quality is excellent. I am very pleased with this item. I love it. | 45 stars
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