Question: A Must Have for Peacebuilding.

The information in this book has proven time and time again to assist me in my pursuit of academic excellence.

I was confused by the one review this product had (great verbal review, yet given 1 star rating) so I thought I'd take a gamble and purchase it. My project was a glossy wood veneer dresser that I wanted to paint black. Veneer can be tricky to paint over, so this product was very appealing. I followed the directions, and was pleased at how easy it was to apply. A little goes a long way, and I was able to wipe it on with a regular cloth in a snap. When I went to paint it black, I was very disappointed to see that the paint just beaded up on the dresser, almost like it was repelled....the opposite effect I was hoping for. I went through the application process AGAIN (I'm telling you, I really wanted this product to work!). Same result. Finally I just got out my primer and said "forget it". The primer DID stick very well, and I can't say with any certainty that it was or wasn't because of the ESP. I can say that the directions say nothing of needing to use a primer. Directions indicate that you apply, wait 5 minutes, wipe off excess, wait 2 hours and paint. If primer was necessary, not a big deal- but they should make that clear. As things stand, I cannot credit the product for the primer adhering to my dresser. I feel that the product was a waste of time and money. Disappointed with my purchase, for sure.

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Question: WILD AMERICA STILL EXISTS

The factual evidence that Mr. Wiedensaul gives us that Wild America still exists is probably the most uplifting prose you'll read.

It lets you begin to gain an understanding of the prima firma

landscape of the north american continent and let's you understand what is around those colonies of condominiums--wildlife that either has not been touched or a championed survival because of environmental activism.

I loved it, obviously.

I really enjoy working out with this video. It has a variety
of exercises in 15 min. increments. So you can choose what
area of your body you want to work out. It's fun and easy and
you are burning calories while enjoying yourself with her and her group.

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Question: Very good camera for the little shutterbug

HAD to get this camera because my 3 1/2 year-old's new phase was taking pictures of EVERYTHING with my good digital camera.  Couldn't go for that, but didn't want to squash the desire and the creativity.

The not-so-good: it's a bit big and the resolution is low (but for the price, you can't expect 8 megapixels!).

The good:  it's got good sounds, feels durable, is easy to operate, and was reasonably priced.  It's got some really well-thought-out features like tiny spring-operated doors that cover the USB connections and such.  It also times off pretty quickly so it saves battery life when they just put it down and walk away (that never happens....).  The ability to put more memory in is great.

My daughter didn't like the small screen compared to mine, but the option now is 'use yours or take no photos', so she's coping.  Best of all, she loves telling me that it's her's and is off limits to me.  I was disappointed because I was playing one of the games that comes on it....

All in all, a good and recommended purchase.

Before I review a book, I generally go through and skim some of the other reviews on it, just to be sure that I'm not re-hashing what twenty other people have said about the same book.  A common thread running through the critical reviews on this book is the violence factor, and that there's too much blood and death in it for it to be truly a children's book.  So far, however, the writing itself hasn't been called into question, and so I'll probably touch on that the most in this review of the first volume of the "Wings of Fire" series, "The Dragonet Prophecy."

As an avid dragon lover, I figured "Dragonet Prophecy" would be a fun read.  And while I did enjoy the story and do plan on picking up the sequels to see what happens next, the writing is fairly bland and could probably use some work.

In the dragon-ruled nation of Pyrrhia, the dragon tribes are at savage war with one another.  The Nightwings, a race of clairvoyant dragons who have long been neutral in the conflict, announce a prophecy stating that five young dragons will be the key to ending the war, and in response a renegade group of dragons called the Talons of Peace hide five eggs, ready to train the resulting hatchlings to fulfill their destiny.  But the dragonets loathe being cooped up in their cavernous home, subject to endless training and being constantly belittled and insulted by their caretakers.  Finally, when danger threatens one of their number, the five escape and flee in the hopes of finding their families.  Led by Clay, a powerful but kindhearted Mudwing, the dragonets -- the spirited and ill-tempered Seawing Tsunami, the bright but awkward Nightwing Starflight, the tiny but sweet-tempered Sandwing Sunny, and the beautiful but insecure Rainwing GLory -- venture out into the world... and find it far more dangerous than they could ever have imagined.

The story itself was captivating, and it was quite refreshing to see a dragon book that focused almost solely on dragons.  (Humans do show up, but they're called scavengers and are regarded as just another animal by the dragons, albeit somewhat dangerous animals.)  Each of the dragonets has their own distinct personality, and while some of them could be irritating at times, for the most part I grew to love all five of them.  Clay, especially, is adorable, and you can't help but want to give him a hug at some points during the story.  The various types of dragons are fascinating as well, and each tribe has its own unique culture that makes the world feel fleshed-out and believable.

My major complaint about the book is that the writing feels pedestrian, for lack of a better word.  It's not horribly written -- the mechanics are solid, with few to no grammar or spelling mistakes.  But the writing itself is just bland, with little use of description beyond what's absolutely necessary and a workmanlike approach to everything.  Action mostly consists of "He went here, and this happened.  Then he flew over there, and then this happened."  Maybe I'm spoiled by writers who have a remarkable gift with words, but surely even a children's or YA book can dare to be creative, clever, and even brilliant in its prose.

If the bland writing was the author's way of aiming the book at a younger audience, then she missed the mark -- this book has enough mature themes in it (death, war, torture, sadism) that parents may want to use caution in buying it for their children.  But at the same time, children and teens old enough to handle said themes will probably be turned off by the bland writing.  Even teens appreciate good writing, and authors who think YA books have to be "dumbed down" for their audience to appreciate are doing them no favors.

While I enjoyed the story and world of this book enough that I'm planning on reading the sequel, I hesitate to actually recommend these books to anyone.  The writing is competent but nothing more, and the violence level is too high for young children.  I'd advise parents to give this a read before handing it to their child.

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Question: After years of forced microwaving, I've finally been able ...

After years of forced microwaving, I've finally been able to re-experience how magical properly toasted egos are. It's cheap, it's a looker, it functions. Minus one because it has no heating element in the middle of each group of 2 slots, just a vent.

These work really well, but degrade pretty quick. By their own submission their filter requires replacement, and it isn't cheap. These units work efficiently for under six months, then they are just wasting power. I cannot believe they are still being sold!

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Question: Waste of time, money, effort and materials

I have two small Labradors, and in less than three hours they had torn a basketball-sized hole through the chainlink right in the middle of the kennel. The fence itself is cheap, flimsy and loosily woven; it flexes way more than it should and I had my doubts about it being secure before I started construction. I repaired the hole in the chainlink by reweaving the wire and reinforcing it with the bendable metal fastners that come with the build but it was only another hour or so of them left alone before they had yet another hole torn. This isnt't from bending up from the bottom or pealing a piece back thats unsecure; this is the middle of the fence and the metal is being unwoven and stretched. All in all, I've mad four repairs, and there's been 5 holes ann in different locations. The last one is the deal breaker, the kennel is ruined, and it never not even once provided more than a few hours of an enclosure for my dogs. I would not recommend this product to anyone; it's expensive, low quality and unreliable. Maybe if you have little toy dogs with  half-a-brain that wouldn't dare to put force on the fence, then you *might* be alright so long as they never test their boundries, but Labradors want out and this will not keep them from achieving that. Do not buy this sorry excuse for a kennel.

For the money it is good.  The images are not as high a quality as i would have liked but I didn't want to spend $700 either.  Its good for taking "snapshots" and it is very light and compact.

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Question: These are not Hi-Lift blades. You cannot bag with ...

These are not Hi-Lift blades.  You cannot bag with them.  John Deere makes 3 blade types. GX21784 Standard multi purpose blade; GX21785  High Lift Bagging Blades; GX21786 Premium mulching blades.  These are standard multi purpose blades.  If you try to bag with them you will get constant clogs in the chute.  Other than that they are decent mowing/mulching blades.

Product arrived quickly and so far has proven a great buy. Relatively small body but with sufficient alarm and radio functions. Easy to setup. Large number display however not obtrusive at night. Replaced an alarm that was 15 years old, hopefully this one will last as long.

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Question: Image Quality and Usabilty are Key

I was a bit reluctant to buy Sony after Dr. Larry Thorpe left as the chief technology for Sony motion imaging about three years ago for Canon.  To make matters worse, I had to decide which camera to buy in a hurry, while standing in a retail store, with no access to the internal technical specifications that would have allowed me to predict the camera's behaviours under various light conditions that were not present in the retail establishment.  I got lucky... I chose this camera.  Here is what I found:

--  Image quality is nearly as good as a professional camera.  Lens performance exceeds the ability of the focal plane array to detect any lens abberations, chromatic or otherwise (perhaps one should expect this from Zeiss).  Instantaneous dynamic range is very good for a low-cost camera: At least 5.5 f-stops still produces shadow and highlight detail.  Blacks were not crushed nor were facial highlights blown out at this dynamic range.  No dead pixels (a bane of previous Sony equipment).  No ringing of the optical anti-alias filters and apparently nospatial pre-emphasis processing was used either, because I can see no edge enhancement artifacts.  Over-bright objects produce saturated white pixels, not black overflow pixels as occur on cheaper cameras. I can see no compression artifacts at all.  This may be the result of writing at high data rate to the onboard disk drive; I speculate it may be writing at 19.4 Mbps or faster.

--  Zoom and focus controls are far too small and sensitive for professional studio work such as when there is a need to get back to repeat a set-up with a known focal length or to do a pull-focus shot.  This is largely the fault of the small size of all cameras in this class.  It takes a physically large piece of equipment to mount a pull focus dial, for example.  However, compared to a previous Sony product, which had a totally unusable zoom control (the slightest touch would cause it to move almost from one stop the other), this is much, much superior and controllable.

--  Menus are logical. Many digital video and still cameras have incredibly poor menu design.  I would have to give this one a 4 on a scale of 5.

--  I find that it to be hugely aggravating that this machine puts out a proprietry format that cannot be read directly into a professional software editing package, such as Adobe Premiere CS3.  I think it is horribly arrogant of Sony management to believe that standards are for other people, not them.  But, you can fix the problem by downloading conversion software (for a price, of course).  I use a package called VoltaicHD from a company called ShedWorx.

-- If image quality is your primary selection criteria, then this is the best of all the small consumer-level HD cameras that I have examined.

I bought these set for a trip to Belize from California....I came back home, went to baggage claim and it was broken!!!! PISSED!!!

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Question: Love the card holding feature & the color!

It is sleek and convenient.  I get lots of compliments on the card holding feature and on the color.  it protects my IPhone 5 and I am pleased.

We celebrate Chinese New Year and I saw these had had to buy. The class loved having a fortune they could understand. Most saved theirs and all wanted another one. This was the highlight of their party. I highly recommend them.

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Question: Easy Fit-up, Average Performance

It fits very easily to my Coleman 2000 BBQ unit.  The performance is average, it does burn as nicely nor produces the blue flame as by the original burner.

Just recieved this today and am highly impressed with this case, especially for the price!!! For a $7 case this goes above and beyond my expectations. It is basically like an otter box and fits snuggly, I also have a screen protector on mine.
I for the life of me couldn't figure out how to open the case at first (user error lol), didn't realize that the rubber came off of the actual case. The snaps could be easier to open and close, but that is a minor flaw compared to how great this case is.

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Question: Mostly good followup to She's So Unusual

From the opening bass and rattling attack of Linn drums, "Change Of Heart" indicates a radical shift in style for Cyndi Lauper.  As the song says, "it just takes a beat to turn it around."  The keyboards are more in tune with the notes rather than the loopy wall of synth on She's So Unusual.  It's still one of the best songs here.  And what really makes this a winning second single is special guest harmony vocals from the Bangles and guitar from Nile Rodgers.
The toe-tapping "Maybe He'll Know" features Billy Joel as guest vocalist.  With the programmed Linn drums and keyboards added to something like Del Shannon's "Runaway" or similar 60's song.  Lauper repaid the favour by singing on "Baby Grand" on Joel's The Bridge, also released the same year.
The mid-paced "Boy Blue", was the fourth single, about a lost boy on the streets.  Barely avoids being filler.
Another of the 80's prime songwriters, Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg, give Cyndi Lauper the best song here, the gentle title track, underscored by guitar and soft keyboards.  A classic song of all time despite its crass misuse in Kodak commercials promoting better quality colour.  Rather, it tells one to cheer up despite the dark world.  Cyndi's vocals are the tenderest in the verses.  And when she sings that immortal chorus, Phil Collins later did a decent cover of this as a new track on his Hits CD.
Rick Derringer gives Cyndi some co-writing and guitar hoochie-coo in "Calm Inside The Storm" in this rollicking "I'll be your emotional support-type song."  "I'm like a rockin' ship/on your rollin' sea/you know crash lightin' never frightens me, nah."
She does two decent cover songs next, the first being Marvin Gaye's protest song extolling the virtues of racial brotherhood and peace amidst the dying days of the Civil Rights Movement and continued conflict in Vietnam, "What's Going On."  She conveys the poignancy of the song very well.  Guest guitarist are Adrian Belew and 'til tuesday's Robert Holmes.  That segues into the Dixie Cups' "Iko Iko", the original of which later got renewed popularity following its use in Rain Man.  Cyndi's rendition makes it more a campfire sound.
Another upbeat song, "The Faraway Nearby" has yet another guest vocalist.  I'll give you 'til tuesday to figure out who.  If you guessed Aimee Mann, ten points to whatever house you belong to.
Unfortunately, the last two songs shows the creativity sapping.  "911" tries to emulate something from her She's So Unusual era but the different sound plays havoc with it, and Pee-Wee Herman's contribution at the end of the song as the phone operator is pointless.  "One Track Mind" is a throwaway track.  These two songs is why I can't give this five stars like I did its predecessor.
Not as wild as She's So Unusual, True Colors shows a less crazy Lauper, but one whose unique sweet Betty Boop-ish vocals have developed to become more tender (True Colors) and poignant (What's Going On).  Still, on the better tracks, Cyndi acquits herself above average, thanks to her vocal talent and help from some friends.

Despite what Amazon says (used to say - they finally corrected it) Publisher's Weekly says about this book being about floridated water, mercury fillings and seaweed - that is a DIFFERENT BOOK they are talking about - the RIGHT BOOK, 'Transfigured Night' by Richard Bowes, is actually some very bleak Urban Fantasy short stories revealing glimpses into the dark oubliettes and alleyways, abandoned piers and freight yards of the author's surpressed subconscious. Urbane Fanastic Urban Renewal by way of Shock Therapy and Lobotomy. Read only in the bright light of day on Subway Stations standing near Police Officers you know to be human for certain...

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Question: Maybe not for sensitive skin

I have sensitive skin and I had some issues with this product and had to return it. I'm sure it's not a widespread problem but if your skin easily breaks out you might have issues.

you have to use 2 layers for tshirts and it still puckers a little along the bottom- other than that it works good for embroidering tshirts

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Question: Feels great in the hand

Feels great in the hand, provides a solid, slip proof grip. Fits very tight on backstrap making installation challenging, but the tight fit is necessary id say

Probably the best violinist who ever lived.  Don't miss any of his work.  Thank goodness for the old recordings of a genius at his best.

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Question: Happy with the sound quality - but this does NOT ...

Happy with the sound quality - but this does NOT stick to the shower, tub, mirror - nothing!  So 2 Stars - 1 for the non stick - but one additional because the sound is good!  This would be great if it stuck in the shower!  If the suction is not fixed, I would NOT recommend!

The carols in this book are arranged by Edward Heath, who served as the British Prime Minister. The harmonious are wonderful, and easy for the early advanced pianist.  As a piano teacher, I have dozens of volumes of Christmas carols, but this one is my favorite by far.  It needs to be republished.

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Question: Excellent on corporate strategy

I have worked with both Dr. Manganelli and Dr. Hagen in professional context and highly recommend both their work and this book to those interested in a more tangible understanding of how top corporate strategy are created, analyzed, and communicated - particularly at the "C-level" for the public company.

I heard a song in the club and inquired as to who it was. I did not watch certain seasons of American Idol therefore I did not know her story. I am so glad I chose this purchase. She is appreciative too for she communicates on Facebook regularly and she deserves more exposure.

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Question: Short but still perfect

LOVE these pants! Okay so if you're a yall girl like me (57 1/2) these are not going to fit like pants. They are more like capris. They are too wide at the end so I just roll them up once more and its perfect. Even with the flaws I would still order again!

Cold is just a trickle hot is just fine. No way to adjust or replace the inside gaskets. This is a disposable piece of junk.

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Question: The shoes are nice but..

The shoes are nice but the box it came in looks like its been through hell and back and then a truck ran over it. Shoes are great for a gift but if you're giving it to someone, put it in a different box for a better presentation!

These are easy to apply and give good visual reflective notice that your trailer has horses in it and hopefully drivers will not tailgate.

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Question: This case came super quickly and looks great

This case came super quickly and looks great. The color is a rich looking gold and the material feels substantial and expensive.

Seagrave's examination of this incredibly remarkable and historically significant family has been on my personal list of books to read for too long a period. I regretfully got around to reading it this year and should be whipped with a wet noodle for waiting this long. This family has a foot in Roosevelt's Washington DC, a foot in China's Nationalists, a foot in Mao's revolutionaries, and a large foot in Wall Street. You have no comprehension of China's history or impact on the 21st. century if you haven't read this book. Mandatory reading for Asian history buffs, economists, and politicians.

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Question: The image was on one side only and was so ...

The image was on one side only and was so light it blew off the post in a few days.

I really like these. Sound quality is nice, they're comfortable and they stay on while I'm at the gym. Charge seems to last a long time.

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Question: Hannah Montana Singing Doll

I was very disappointed that the doll did not sing the entire song of "Rocking Around the Christmas Tree." Had I know that I would not have purchased the doll.

Im in love. These are amazing and I cannot believe I waited so long to buy them.

Tl;dr: If you deal with thighs rubbing together but aren't into wearing what essentially amounts to long shorts under your clothes all summer, buy these ASAP.

I am pretty medium sized (I wear a 6 on average) with a curvy lower body, and my thighs have always touched. I get thigh chafing in all weather if Im wearing something where my thighs touch, but its obviously especially bad in warm weather.

Ive tried everything; anti chafing shorts work, but they're not cute and don't go with all outfits (more on that in a sec). Deodorant/Body Glide doesnt work at all for me (Im genuinely not sure how people find that an effective solution). Lushs Silky Underwear is a nice smelling, dry feeling powder, but like the other topical things isn't effective for me at all. I need a literal fabric barrier, and Id prefer one that isn't basically a gigantic, aggressively unattractive panty.

Today, I walked for over an hour in 95 degree weather wearing my bandelettes and I was perfectly comfortable. Absolutely no chafing, they didn't rub uncomfortably, no slipping or adjusting, NOTHING.

Plus, they're actually cute. I don't mind if they peek out when I sit down if Im wearing a short skirt. I have two pairs of shorts from Thigh Society, and while those do the job just fine, theyre...frumpy AF. Bandelettes actually look cute and like lingerie.

Plus, most shorts like that go way too far down the leg. I wear a lot of shorter dresses, and you really can only wear anti chafing shorts with midi or knee length dresses. The bandelettes are perfect because they just cover exactly what needs covering, and they're still short enough that you can wear a mini skirt and they won't show.

Oh, and they're less hot because you're not wearing a huge short under your dress.

Im obsessed. Im about to order a nude pair next. Theyre just so good. I hope they never stop making them or Ill cry.

(Fit note: I bought size C even though my thighs are about 24 1/2I figured a bit bigger was better than feeling like a weird sausage. I feel like a bigger thigh could fit in these no problem, but Im glad I went the looser route. The nice wide elastic on both ends means they don't slip at all even though they're not tight, and they're super comfy. So if you're between sizes Id say size up, I feel like if they were a bit tight they might not be as comfortable.)

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Question: very entertaining and a great story!

Excellently written, very entertaining and a great story!!

Functions as expected, but the quality isn't the greatest.  The grommet where the wrist strap hooks fell off within 1 week of using it.

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Question: is it better to tell the lie or disappoint your parent

kind of a round about suspense meets family-loving movie. is it better to tell the lie or disappoint your parent?

I get the same reception from this as I do from the thin, flat, wall-mount antennas. This is fine, but it's way more obtrusive, and doesn't bring anything new to the yard.

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Question: Worked well for a day or two, now it ...

Worked well for a day or two, now it buzzes and gets very hot when my phone is placed on top of it.

Cute little book.  It is for a new baby who was named Maisy.  I hope she likes it when she gets a little older.

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Question: Not many monsters, but very cute stuff

With the title I expected there to be more monsters in it - there weren't too many (if any) but everything was very cute! Simple enough directions and great gauges of "talent" required

Perfect premium single protein canned dog food for a dog with tons of food allergies. My dog loves this food. Wish some of their others foods were potato free also.

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Question: What a great read. I was able to incorporate a lot ...

What a great read. I was able to incorporate a lot of this book into my everyday behavior. I would highly recommend.

Dr Kurtz's book should be required reading (and is if you take his class) for anyone who wants a well researched, non biased analysis of the assassination. I took his class on the assassination in the mid 90s and 20+ years later it remains the best history class I ever took. I highly recommend it and wish he'd write more on the subject.

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Question: Good Read For WWII Buffs

An untold story by someone who was there an was able to tell the story in his own words. An American hero.

I can fit both of my cats into this pet carrier. It rolls nicely and is a good quality.

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Question: Another Classic Album From Ghostface

This album is great from start to finish. Great best selection. The stories and lyrics are the best on the market bar none. This album really IS fishscale. The finest out there.

Devils Unto Dust, by author Emma Berquist, is a Young Adult, Dystopian, Western standalone novel. Devils Unto Dust takes place in an alternative history reality right after the Civil War ended. Ten years ago, a disease spread across the West Texas desert and those infected  known as the Shakes  attacked the living and wreaked havoc. Parts of Texas have been cut off from the rest of the country thanks to a silver sickness. In fact, the rest of the country has pretty much left Texas to its own devices.

Protagonist Willy "Don't call me Daisy" Wilcox and her family lives in Glory, Texas behind walls that keep the residents safe from the Shakes. Willie is an amazing character. She has three siblings (Micah, Catherine & Calum) that she has taken responsibility for since her mother was infected, and her dad mailed in his responsibility for his own children's welfare. But, Willie has dreams of her own. She doesn't want to be locked up behind walls for the rest of her life. Unfortunately, life throws her a fast ball right down her strike zone.

After her father hightails it out of Glory with a whole lot of money, Willie finds herself allied with a pair of brothers who are also hunters; Curtis and Ben Garrett. Given a deadline to bring her father back or pay the cost and most likely lose everything they have left, Willie, Curtis, Ben, along with Micah, her brother, and Sam, son of the local doctor, travel across a dangerous landscape hoping to catch her father and bring him back. The author really digs deep to provide a realistic story against a harsh environment. There is also a hint of a romance, but nothing that overshadows Willie's own personal struggles.

Dust Unto Dust is a story about survival, family, and the struggle to survive against all odds. There are tense, short chapters that end on cliffhangers which propels readers from one action-packed scene to the next. Willies distinctive, introspective voice deepens the emotional stakes with every turn of the page. The author manages to excel at creating a realistic world (Texas) that captures the heat and dust of the Texas desert. High concept and character-driven, Emma Berquists debut will satisfy fans of The Magnificent Seven, Rae Carsons Walk on Earth a Stranger, and HBOs Westworld.

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Question: The threads on one of the lenses were stripped to the point of being useless. Probably worth the price

Arrived in what appeared to be an opened box. The threads on one of the lenses were stripped to the point of being useless. Probably worth the price, had it arrived in new condition.

The quality of the sound is OK. However the fact that the controltalk does not work with iPhone is sort of annoying....

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Question: GREAT story! I loved it!!! :)

I enjoyed the other 3 Gwen Farris novels and was sad thinking the story was ended after the 3rd so was VERY happy to get this one. Gwen is a strong character, living in an alternate world and doing what she can to fit in and do well... which amazes those people in the new world. She's smart, she's kind, but she won't take abuse in any form for her or others and does things that I would LOVE to be able to do! An excellent book that had me sucked right into the story like I was there living it along with her.

Perfect summer bag when packing small is not a concern.  The bag seems to be well made and after repeated uses I can definitely say that the 40 degree rating is accurate.  My only complaints would be that it does not come with a nylon stuff sack (instead is comes with a weird rectangular cotton bag with handles) and that it does not pack down very small. So this isn't the bag for an extended backpacking trip, but for the price it's the perfect mild weather car camping bag.  Plus, the glorius 70's style design looks amazing by the campfire.

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Question: Just what I wanted for my vanity!

Over the last few months I have been replacing my old bulbs with primarily TorchStar LEDs. I still have more to go, but Ive already seen a decrease in my electric bill  AND I love having more Daylight bulbs. Many of my switches are dimmable and it had been hard to find Daylight (or any) CFLs that would work with dimmers, so I was excited to find that dimming switches are typically no problem for LEDs.
I was offered this free bulb to test in exchange for an honest review. I tested the 5000K daylight option because it energizes me to have that pure, white light. Plus colors look more true. This 7-watt daylight LED is described as a 60W incandescent equivalent. You can see from my photos that it is somewhat smaller, but much brighter than my incandescent 60-watt bulbs. (Incandescents are about 2700K, so if you prefer that warmer light, TorchStar offers this same style bulb with that option too.) The bulb dims nicely with no flickering, but it stays brighter than the incandescents at the lowest setting.  (See my sequence of photos. However, the dimmed bulb might look brighter than it is because the camera is reading it as the optimum light in the photo.) Now that I know how much I like this bulb, I just ordered bulbs to replace the rest. Once I get those, I may well prefer to operate them slightly dimmed, which should save even more electricity.

The kind of song I wish I had done. The only thing that would make this song any better is if Chris was to perform it at my church.

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Question: Go with another brand.

Very thin fabric and cheap mesh. Huge on my 40 lb dog!!!!!! No padding at all in the diaper. Must use pad.

My dog wear these for one night and the diaper fell off first thing. Urine leaks everywhere. They don't work at all!!!CHEAP POS!!!!!!! Also the poise pads stick to them!  Both are now residing in the trash. Save your money. Go to pet store. Get simple solutions brand.

Judith Newman's book is wonderful on many levels, and I read it right to the end with barely a pauseat the same time wishing it would never end. Newman is honest, humorous, and wise. She has much to say that is useful about autism spectrum disorderand also about all-around respectful and loving parenting. I eagerly await her next book!

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Question: Cleans well, dogs don't mind it.

Easy to use and cleans the dogs ears well.  Has an okay smell that the dogs actually seem to like.  They don't mind the use of this product to clean their ears at all.  They will "flip" their head over when I'm finished with one ear to give me access to the other!  No sting, good clean.

My 8yr old daughter will not take her tail off!! Lol! It's still cold here in CT., so she tried it out in the tub! She was in Heaven!

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Question: It is beatiuful. It just runs small. A ...

It is beatiuful.  It just runs small.  A plus size is really an xl.

This is a very good book for care plan help. Not alot of psychosocial but has an online resource that will help you too.

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Question: Helpful Update to a Modern Classic

The year before I graduated from seminary and went into pastoral ministry, John Piper wrote the book, Brothers, We Are Not Professionals: A Plea to Pastors for Radical Ministry.  The title alone got my attention because I knew exactly where he was going.  There was in the 1990's a kind of zenith in thinking about ministry as a profession.  Secular books on business were more popular than books on theology, counseling, or exegesis.  In the midst of that, came these words: "We pastors are being killed by the professionalizing of the pastoral ministry . . . The more professional we long to be, the more spiritual death we will leave in our wake" (p. 1). Hearing that message clear at the outset of my own efforts in pastoral ministry was incredibly formative for me.

Now, I'm pleased to find a revised and expanded edition of Brothers, We Are Not Professionals.  In addition to a new preface, there are six new chapters:

  Brothers, God Does Make Much of Us
  Brothers, God is the Gospel
  Brothers, Be Bible-Oriented--Not Entertainment-Oriented--Preachers
  Brothers, Pursue the Tone of the Text
  Brothers, Help them Act the Miracle
  Brothers, Bodily Training Is of Some Value

Each of these new chapters reflect what Piper has been thinking about and writing on since the original publication.  Each of these new chapters also fit well with the feel of the original ones.  Each chapter is short, helpful, and easily something that could send you into a time of further reflection or study.  The book as a whole bounces around issues of theology and ministry, always hitting life in the nitty-gritty.  This is no ivory tower doctrine, but biblical teaching that meets pastors where they live and minister.

Of the new chapters, the one that meant the most to me was "Brothers, Be Bible-Oriented--Not Entertainment-Oriented--Preachers."  My dad used to always say "It's easy to like someone who agrees with you."  And on one level that's true here.  My convictions about ministry lead me to be more Bible-oriented.  But there was also conviction from this chapter.  As I thought about Piper's descriptions of the entertainment-oriented preacher, it occurred to me that I am probably quicker with a quote from a movie or a television show than I am with a Bible verse.  I'm tempted to want to put a good illustration in just to break-up the sermon's weightier parts rather than have it effectively illustrate the point.  All of this to say, even after ten years of ministry, I don't have it all figured out and I'm not as good as I should be.  This new edition--like the original--has been helpful in leading me to think again about God's calling to pastoral ministry and how I'm fulfilling it.

I highly recommend this book for anyone in ministry.  I think it would be especially helpful for a group of ministers to read and discuss together.

*NOTE:  I received this book free for review from the publisher. This did not affect the content of this review.

I wanted it for a few varmints and not for target shooting. For this purpose it works exceedingly well and I could use the open sights and did not bother with the scope. At distances under 100 feet it is as effective as a .22 rifle. At distances greater than 10 yards the accuracy is greatly reduced as is the hitting power. This rifle is very loud when fired and does not seem to be quieter than a .22 rifle for what its worth.

Cocking the gun is very easy and required very little in the way of arm strength. I like that once cocked the safety is automatically switched to the ON position. Having the safety automatically engage when cocking the gun is a great safety feature.

I used the  aptly named Crosman Destroyer pellets and they did the job with a quick kill and minimizing the suffering of the critter.

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Question: Great Reading for Daily Inspiration

Drawing on the simple wisdom contained in this book is a wonderful way to start each morning. I have read the entire book cover to cover, and am reading it again as part of my morning exercise and spiritual practice. I read it for 15 - 20 minutes at the beginning of the day and carry the morning's lessons with me as the day progresses. I am always amazed at how the passages I read in the morning are exactly the lessons that best serve me on that day!

Fantastic sound it is my first tenor guitar and by tuning it the same as my baritone ukulele the chords are the same but with a guitar sound

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Question: Cute and sounds great!

I love it! I also love the color, very easy to find in my bag. I like the fact that I can pair 2 speakers if I decide to buy a second jam plus speaker. I just used it at the park over the weekend and it sounded great! I recommend for a small party of people, don't expect an amazing sound but just right for a small group.

I purchased this book to read as a reference for work I am doing on loss and transformation.  I attended the Institute where Ms. Paris teaches, and have had her as an instructor; she is a most intelligent, engaging speaker.  What, then, happened to this book?  While the topic of the dance between neuroscience and depth psychology is fascinating and most relevant, the incredible lack of even the most basic sort of editing--and by this I mean proofreading for spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors--is horribly distracting.  Beyond the technical and multitudinous errors (on almost every other page), the author would benefit from some sort of content editing that would create a more flowing, cohesive read.  From time to time she jumps from one idea to another.

It's impossible to know who is at fault here: author, editor (or lack thereof) or publisher.  I kept asking myself, did no one READ this before it went to press?  No matter how clever an idea may be, or how well most of it is written down, when it is riddled with grammatical and syntactical errors it decreases the potency of the message and the credibility of the author.

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Question: I do not recommend this product.

May help while using UV light to find leaks. Not good for much else. No good for finding cat urine spots.

Love this. Before iron or curlers or just to tame my wavy hair when I don't have time.

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Question: Great start to a series I can't wait to finish

I just love skylar. She's so hardheaded and tries so hard to be independent. The tension between her and Ethan, just wow. I love and hate all the characters. It draws me in like I'm right there beside them. Just love it.

I almost gave up a few times at the beginning. I was confused as to who was speaking, where they came from and just what was going on. I persevered and glad I stuck it out. I liked the characters especially Ali and once I figured out who was who, am looking forward to the next installment. Scary not too gross.

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Question: Learning in depth on how Home Schooling is.

Opting to home school your children is a tough decision to make specially in  weighing the pros and cons it offer and how it can be beneficial for your child and of course yourself. LaRue did opened my eyes on the opportunities one can get from homeschooling with the elaborate discussion she have written on this amazing book. I appreciate more how she presented me the option of choosing the best curriculum in duration of the home schooling process and how to determine a child's home schooling style appropriate and suitable for our children's personality preferences. The dilemma of a teaching module is a lesson plan and how well was it presented and discussed by LaRue was so easy and manageable to understand and like an ordinary student home schooling even have the fun of an occasional field trip just like what goes in your usual schooling. This book provided all the necessary information needed  if your opting for home schooling definitely informative with all the guidelines available on this book.

Such a brave young man. I am a Vietnam vet and shed a lot of tears while watching this movie. Bradley Cooper is an outstanding actor.

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Question: I LOVED it. Best invention ever for someone like me

The only reason I said "it's okay" is because mine broke! At first...I LOVED it. Best invention ever for someone like me. I am a typical female and I do all the family grocery shopping. So its hard for me to haul all the bags in at once! With these...I was able to make it inside with only one trip. The only time I'd have to make 2 trips is if I had bottled water packs or something that didn't have a handle. These were so awesome and so convenient. I had them for at least 4 months and used them all the time. Just a few days ago one of them broke. I guess there is a weight limit. I was upset! These were my lifesavers. So maybe I need to get a sturdier set next time.

Let me put this as clearly and as simply as I can: this is one great book. It's one of those rare collections that captures both sides of the comedy/drama mask at the same time, and it does so masterfully. I simultaneously smiled and ached throughout. This superbly written account of growing up as a bright but awkward kid in Northern New Jersey is a quick and easy read that belies its true depth and meaning. The aches, pains and humor of it all sneak up on you little by little, until you reach a point where you realize you could very well be reading about yourself and your own off-the-beaten-path family life! These are real-life stories that do, indeed, ring true thanks to Mr. Freerick's writing style and obvious mastery of his craft. Every word, every phrase, every sentence and every paragraph counts for something. The pages seem to turn by themselves. This book is a perfect example of how powerful simple (but precise) writing can sometimes be.

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Question: Great in so many ways

First, a disclaimer. I paid full price for this screen protector to put on my own phone for personal use. I did not receive any type of discount or promotional material nor was a review expected from me. Yeah, this is not a paid review. I was just so impressed, I decided to do an in depth review to tell people why I prefer this Fosmon over the others I have tried.

I've got quite a bit of experience with numerous branded screen protectors for a number of different phones, as friends and family all come to me if they have purchased a tempered glass protector for their phone, because I'm always able to apply it straight and dust-free on the first try.

This protector went on smoothly and easily, and the proper accessories for a successful install were actually included, unlike the half-hearted attempted from some other manufacturers. Most include a simple alcohol wipe pad, which, while great for cleaning, can damage the original coatings on the original screen. Not a good idea to use those. I actually used one that had a type of wipe that used too much detergent and it left smears and streaks on the phone's screen instead of wiping it clean. I have no idea what the solution is that is used in this packaging, but I know it wasn't alcohol based, because I can smell that. It also left no streaks. It left the screen perfectly clear and clean.

The cleaning cloth included with the packaging was 4.5" x 5", unlike the smaller one included with dozens of other screen protectors I have installed, which are usually 2" x 3", which makes it smaller than a business card. The smaller ones are impossible to use to clean your screen.

I'm not sure why all these "compensated" reviewers were able to make judgments about certain aspects of this protector, as I found them to be rather inaccurate.

Here's a breakdown on the screen protector itself.

#1. Coating. For starters, one complained about this screen leaving fingerprint smudges. I have been unable to leave a fingerprint on this for 4 days of heavy use. However, after handling my phone while eating a pizza, it was smudged up pretty good. Haven't been able to keep it good clean since, until I used an alcohol wipe to cleanse it. Be careful if you ever do that, because alcohol can remove the oleophobic coating.

#2. Opacity. The screen protector gives a "blue" tint to everything on the screen. It seemed clear before putting it on, but was quite noticeable after the install. The blue tint is quite annoying to someone like me who is a photography buff and likes pure, clean, and accurate colors. I was able to adjust the color in my Display settings of my Lumia 640, so that part is easily enough resolved.

#3. Fit. You shouldn't expect this screen protector to come all the way to the edge of the screen glass on all sides. I haven't seen a tempered glass that does. I've got about 1/2 mm on all sides, which is actually closer to the edge than most. The cutouts could not be placed more perfect for this protector. The cutouts for all the sensors, front camera, mic and front speaker are all perfectly appropriate.

#4. Bubble-free. My first installation either caught some dust underneath or there may have been a defect in the glass. After obtaining a replacement of the same item, I now have a perfect installation free of bubbles and defects. Be careful to install this in an environment that doesn't have dust or particles floating around.

Conclusion. The manufacturer is the first to provide me with such a great set of accessories for the installation. I usually have to use my own equipment. The glass is beautiful on my phone and doesn't have any of the touch issues I've heard problems with on reviews for some other protectors. Loving this screen protector.

5 Stars for an outstanding product.

It does not open up all the way i the credit card holder side which make getting the card out difficult. Also doesn't protect the phone very well at all, I already cracked the screen with this case on it. Had my other case for 1 1/2 years with no crack.

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Question: Beautiful silver dangle earrings

These are beautiful silver dangle earrings.  The delicate chains of the earrings are really pretty.  These earrings are nice and light and do not weigh heavily on your ears.  They arrived in a nice black box, perfect if you want to give them as a gift.  I think they are understatedly elegant and can be dressed up or down.  They are post earrings and come with silver backs as well as clear backs to keep them from coming off.  Included are some pictures of the packaging and earrings.

My 5 year old Great Dane looooooooves these bones and they are the best size of him to get a few hours of enjoyment from the flavor before he is exhausted and takes a nap. I use these mostly when I need a few hours of quiet time to get work done without him begging me to play. He is about 130 pounds and the bones are not too small for him to safely enjoy them.

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Question: Not the same quality as what you buy directly from Levi's

I bought these for my son at the same time as I bought him a pair of 501s from a Levi's store.  These are lighter weight than the ones purchased directly from Levi's.

This is a lovely, eye-catching bracelet.  The beads are brightly colored, the perfect accessory for the spring and summer in particular.  The bracelet is well made and although flexible enough to easily slip on your wrist, appears to be sturdy enough to last quite some time.  It layers well with other bracelets.  It exceeded my expectations based on the pictures from the website.

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Question: They had a strong foul, fishy smell when they arrived

They had a strong foul, fishy smell when they arrived. One had a dead bug inside of the bag. ( I only used 30... so not sure if there were anymore dead bugs) Many were misshapen on the bottom. I would not order these again.

I'm so glad I didn't pay for this book. I love a book that draws me in and makes me feel like I know the "people", like I'm invested in the outcome of their lives.  This book had none of that. The author repeats about 90 times( ok, a mild exaggeration) how romantic the "hero"s eyes are. Really? I got it the first 5 times. By the way, What are romantic eyes? The author doesn't explain. Even now after I JUST finished the book I can't think of a single memorable moment in the whole book. I didn't care that she was leaving him. I didn't care that he got hurt. I didn't care about the LONG dream that the "Hero" had. I didn't even care about the baby in the story! It was a book full of nothing.  I have no desire to ever read another book by this author. I read the small bit, in the back of this book, from the 2nd in the series. You couldn't pay me to read anymore of it. End of story.

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Question: Review of Snugg Galaxy Tab 10.1 Case

I am aware of the quality of another brand's case,but not aware of this product. After received, I am very satisfied.

While the movie isn't as gory as expected being that it's made about Ted Bundy, it shows Bundy's slyness, it shows that he was a liar and a thief as well as a brutal murderer, though i don't think he would steal a topiary from the front of a nursery in broad daylight (a little exagerated)it does show him a pervert, following young girls home, watching them undress in their strangely open curtain-ed windows while he masterbates in bushes and nobody seems to care much except the guy on the second story of the building.

This film is exaggerated in a comical sense of his excessive compulsive urges of thievary, no thief should follw his example in this movie, and it doesn't show enough of what actually happened except the 2 second constant bludgeoning of women which he may have done but i know he did alot more. Not good if you want some real gore.

But it is interesting all in all watching him get away with murder and escape it over to murder some more!

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Question: More than a Monster Manual

Another Quality Product from Wizards. More than a monster manual. I hope we get more like this in the future.

Like the sturdiness and thinness of hanger.  Only problem is it can break if not careful. Favor pro more than con

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Question: Which means more of a great read.

Longer than I thought it would be. Almost a novella. Which means more of a great read.

Very bright, worked as advertised.  One of the four light bulbs was slightly damaged (bulb loose) but it worked anyway.  The bulbs are very sensitive and tend to saty on must of the time wasting money all day long.

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Question: Bravo~ Kept my interest which isn't easy to do...

Very good read and excellent for understanding the mind of a person who has addiction and the devastating future effects of abuse. I found it a very good and interesting read and glad my brother in law (Kevin) gave it to me and I will pass it on to someone and ask they give you a well deserved review.

Amazing!! Love this toaster..so quiet..it sounds to let you know your toast is done!!! Nice even toasting, does great on bagels too! I would definitely recommend this toaster!! I have used it everyday since October 18th 2014..with no regrets!

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Question: These sour beans are so good, chewy and moderately sour

Looking for candy without artificial colors or flavors?  These sour beans are so good, chewy and moderately sour.

Just the right thickness for "mature" knees, no slip surface
and very easy cleaning. Jade Fusion Mat has all the right moves!

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Question: "Comparative" Homosexuality

This book is in two parts. The first is an overview of historical concepts regarding what we would now call homosexuality. Often times they are very different from ours. Besides varying acceptance, from benign curiosity to moral outrage, some cultures would not understand the concept of a homosexual "identity", any more than we would acknowledge "pizza" identity or "Microsoft" identity. Some see it in a generational context, others in a social role context.

The second half uses these observations to argue that homosexuality, as a whole, is a sociological concept with biological aspects, similar to arguments made about race.

This book is pretty old, and more scholarly than political, so the tone may take getting used to. But it's worth it.

I have not read the book yet. It was required to have for my gen ed course. It looks interesting.

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Question: Thanks to the Kindle book REAL for bringing this song back for me!

While reading book Real, this song was brought up a lot. I love this song! I miss the Goo Goo Dolls. I am so glad that the book brought up this song. I immediately downloaded it for my Kindle/computer. They were fantastic in concert. Their albums rock! I especially love this song!

The package arrived without the shams.  My (new) stepson's birthday is tomorrow, and I now have no time to return/replace this item. :(  The comforter is the important part, but I purchased this item specifically because it was a 3-piece set.  If at all possible, I would like the shams sent to me to arrive at a later time so that I do not miss his birthday.

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Question: The length of the plus is smaller then usually but ...

The length of the plug is smaller then usually but i don't have thick ears so it doesn't bother me

These did not stay on my car. The tape is still on my car but the bumperettes fell off after only 5 miles of driving.

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Question: This product is perfect the size chart was accurate and I love the ...

This product is perfect the size chart was accurate and I love the material I would really recommend it

Excellent pasta.  I am very picky with pasta.  However, like many other grocery items, the price is too high.  Trader Joe's price:
Trader Joe's Penne, made for us in Italy and available on our grocery shelves in a 16 ounce package for a mere 99.

Yeah.  99 cents.  Some prices here are ridiculous.

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Question: Really Like my sunglasses

I really like these sunglasses, their size is bigger than normal sunglasses but I like that, and they fit great in my face, they are very "manly" and make you look very cool......I will buy the orange replacement lens to make them look similar than special edition of Touring KTM...thanks for the product! :)

The purpose of "FAT Balance Weight Loss" is to help the reader find a balance between the three main factors in a successful diet plan: Frequency, Amount, and Type of diet and exercise. Kevin Jones, a certified Weight Management Consultant, guides the reader through the entire process of changing your current lifestyle to fit a balanced and healthy way of life. He uses a variety of fictional characters to explain the key components to a healthy and successful diet and lifestyle; and provides the reader with guidelines and methods to overcome our hindrances from achieving a healthy balance. Jones encourages us to "follow Nature's laws of weight loss," to be motivated, and to not fall prey to weight loss gimmicks and myths. To aid the reader in their quest for weight loss, Jones included information on calorie counting, reading nutritional information, easy to follow recipes, and healthy substitutions to poor food choices. There is also a handy glossary and index, for those looking back to the book for reference. Jones makes the daunting task of improving your diet so much easier with this helpful and inspirational book!

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Question: Stopped steaming after 12 uses.

I used the product for 4 months and about 12 times now no stream comes out.  Hard to push and leaves floor dull and spotty.

Loving Liam is about love, careers, and how sometimes the two can compete with each other. This book goes beyond your typical romance to cover themes of family, small town life, self-identity, and friendship.

Rachel is looking for a change in her life, so she leaves her big city life for small town life when she takes a new job as a principal at a small school. Liam, a fourth grade teacher there, is initially hesitant about the changes. He isn't trusting of this trendy woman from California. However, as Rachel assimilates into the town life and becomes friends with Liam's mother and sister, his views of the adorable blonde begin to change.

I really liked how the love between Liam and Rachel took a lot of time to build. It wasn't a straight, simple, cheesy path to love. The characters' hesitancy and struggles with the complexities of their situation add depth to the story line. I also loved Rachel's character. As a teacher, I felt like I could understand her character because of her career in education and the climate of the school. I really connected with her desire to find balance in her life and her courage to go after her dreams.

Liam was a very likable character. He wasn't the cliche character you typically see in a love story, which I appreciated greatly. I also loved reading about his interactions with his warm, intriguing family.

Herrmann's writing style has many strengths, adding to the story. Her ability to write realistic dialogue uplifts the themes and action in the story. I felt like I was listening in on the various conversations, and the dialogue really keeps the development of the various relationships and friendships in the novel flowing smoothly. I also though the pacing of the novel was spot on. There was a lot of development of the characters and nothing felt rushed. However, I never felt like it was moving too slowly either. It was a perfect pace and length. The ending also left me both satisfied and wanting more from the story.

The only thing I found disappointing was I would have liked to have seen more of the scenes where Rachel and Liam interact. I liked the hesitancy and confusion built into the story, but when they finally do spend time together, I wanted more of their conversations and interactions. I also thought the chapters could be more distinctively and purposefully separated. At times, I didn't feel like the chapter ending was as strong as it could have been.

Overall, Loving Liam is a sweet romance that will make you think about dreams, love, family, and how the three fit together. I look forward to reading more of Herrmann's work and more of Rachel and Liam. You will leave this book wishing you could live in Birch Valley, which I think speaks volumes about this author's talent as a writer.

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Question: Great quality, features, and size

Bought this for my daughter after returning the Diamond iX3 (which was absolutely gigantic, serious turtle effect).  The DeMarini VooDoo has enough room for shoes, bats, 2 gloves, helmet, water bottle, sweatshirt, and other small items. The gray color is darker than pictured; we both think the bag looks better in person than pictured.  She's only used the bag for a month but so far so good.  The bag seems durable, but I'll update this review if she encounters any problems.

Used solar filter material to photograph the eclipse with my dslr camera.  Got some decent pictures & did NOT ruin my camera, thanks to the solar filter sheet.

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Question: The Best Ginger Ale Ever!!!

The best ginger ale I have ever had. I will definitely order more of this product. You will not be disappointed.

Does not taste like bacon.  It was very expensive, one box for $12.  Never again.

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Question: Wow? What's "Wow" about it?

Bags tear WAY too easily...they're okay, but ultimately cheap. cheap. cheap. I've seen dust covers with better quality.

Installed these in my 2010 street glide with ease and a perfect fit and added big , clean , clear sound to my factory stereo .... AWESOME SPEAKERS AND GREAT PRICE

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Question: Long-time Quicken User

I am a long-time user of Quicken, having used several previous versions.  I haven't really used any competitive software for comparison but Quicken has always provided everything that I needed.

this light is bright, and the variety of colors are amazing.  It transitions or blinks or pick a color to stay on.  It has a dimming option as well.  Easy to install (2 suction cups).  Must have.

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Question: Birthday gift for my daughter - she loved it! Shipping took a bit longer than usual ...

Birthday gift for my daughter - she loved it! Shipping took a bit longer than usual but it was worth the wait.

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That's the kind of things that only happen online!
On the video you get to see a quick overview of the knife different tools.

Great little knife but too small for me, especially the scissors that are not very useful at all at that size but, it might be good if that's what you need!

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Question: Great chip or nut substitute

I originally bought these local... High cost, and not always available.

The $ & quantity from Amazon is well worth it.

Good product, not salty... A little on the dry side... Make sure to have a drink...
You CAN'T eat them like a handful of peanuts... Eat just a few at a time...and you won't have issues...

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Did not fit perfect. One of the bolt holes was rough. Had to drill out the hole for the bolt to fit.

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Question: Free was still too much

I only read this novel, using the term loosely, because it was attached to "The Inner Circle" by Brad Meltzer as a free bonus read.  As I struggled through some of the worst writing and lazy character development ever, my wife kept asking me why are you still reading the book.  My only thought was, surely, this can't be as bad as I think it is.  I wasn't disappointed, it was.  This has to be the worst book ever written. Not only is it predictable, disjointed, unbelievable (no matter how good you are at suspension of disbelief), and can hardly qualify as professional writing. The authors, editors, and publisher owe the literary community an apology for this one!!

Had to split a few pages by hand as the machine cut did not complete the job on some pages, but it was not a big issue. Not for the easily offended. Made me laugh on more than a few combination of words. Geared for the "Cards Against Humanity" crowd.

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Question: Plush Noah's Ark with animals

This was just what we were looking for as a present for one of our young grand daughters birthday. The quality is lovely and we are very delighted. We had not been able to find one for a little while so it was a real pleasure to see it on your website

Thank you

Great price on quality part. Unfortunately they did NOT fit my 99 explorer although the fitment guide said they were correct. I had to go to O'reillys and pay $100 for Moog ball joints. It took us 3 different part number tries to get correct fitment. Vehicle was stranded and had to roll. Autozone had one for a 1998 Ranger that fit, but I had to have two. Distance between flange and snap ring groove leaves about 1/4" of space where the correct unit has proper spacing for snap ring retention.

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Question: An excellent headlight, very bright

An excellent headlight, very bright.  Also has a charge level indicator to alert when it is running low.  Have had one for 4 years and very pleased with it.

I have never owned kitchen scales before, so after reading all of the great reviews, I chose this one and I'm glad I did. It's easy to use and clean. Accurate. It's so pretty I leave it out on the counter.

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Question: Acer S5 - Here At Last - Updated

ORIGINAL 7/4/2012 REVIEW:
I've been waiting for (stalking) this laptop since it was announced at CES, so when word came out that it was finally going to be available in June, I was thrilled.  Unfortunately, Amazon kept saying it was still a pre-order, even well past the June 24th release date that Amazon published on their site (as of writing this review, Amazon provides for a 3-4 week shipping time).  I was able to order it from another online retailer on July 2nd, and with overnight shipping had it in my hands on the 3rd.

At this point I've had the S5 for a little over 24 hours...  but here is what I've seen.

The Good:
-Super fast load times, fast install times, just overall snappy response.
-The metalic case has a nice feel.  Much nicer than the last Acer laptop I used (an Acer One Netbook)
-Video is clear and sharp to my eyes.  I saw some of the forums complained about the resolution, but I use my computer for work and browsing, not gaming or watching hi-def videos.
-Comes with a blue-tooth mouse.  This is probably in the product description someplace, but I hadn't noticed it.  It appears to be the logitech V470.

The Mediocre
-The keyboard has a bit of a weird feel to it, though I understand this is a common issue with ultrabooks due to the lack of depth in the case.  Doesn't feel bad, just weird.
-A couple times I've come close to dropping it when it started to slip out of my hands, may need to add some grip tape or something.  This may just be me though.
-The Magic Flip I/O port is surprisingly noisy.  I was expecting something a little more refined.

The Bad
-The screen hinge is a little soft, causing the screen to move back and forth when I type.  More of an annoyance.
-In addition to the hinges being soft, the screen/clamshell-top is not very stiff, and feel a little flexy.  It would definitely be nice if this were stiffer, just from a carrying around perspective.

So far I love this thing, but I'll update the review once I've used it for a few weeks in the real world. As this is a newly released hardware platform for Acer, I'm expecting to run into some bugs that require driver or firmware updates.
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UPDATED 8/28/2012

I've now been using this laptop as my main computer for almost two months (10+ hrs a day during the week, 5-6 hrs over the weekend), and still think it rates 5 stars.  Here is my updated breakdown:

The Good:
-Battery Life: Still getting about 5-6 hrs depending on what I'm doing, I think if I turned down the brightness and ran in power saver mode I would have no problem hitting the advertised 6.5 hours.
-Thunderbolt:  I was wondering what to do with this port until I tried plugging in a coworker's apple mini display port adapter, and was able to drive a 3rd monitor with no issues, so I picked up a cheap aftermarket adapter off Amazon.  When I'm at my desk, I run two external monitors (1 off the thunderbolt, 1 off the HDMI) and the laptop monitor, and everything works pretty seamlessly.
-The keyboard: I'm completely used to the keyboard and have no issues typing on it.
-Still super light, super fast (even with all the junk I've loaded), and still very pleased with the machine overall.

The Mediocre:
-I had a few random shut downs and freezes, hard to tell whether this is the hardware or the OS, although this seems to have cleared up in the last 3 weeks.
-The Fan:  It is noisy.  And it runs a lot.

The Bad:
-It's 2012 and this is supposed to be an ultra portable, only desktops should have port in the back.  Acer, why would you put the ports on the back when people are frequently picking up and moving the laptop? The ports would be much more convenient on the side rather than the back.

Things that no longer bother me:
-Magic Flip I/O port
-The soft screen hinge

Accessories I've purchased (and work):
-BlueRigger High Speed HDMI to DVI Adapter Cable (replace the HDMI/VGA dongle)
-Rocketfish Mini Display Port-to-VGA Adapter

Seller shipped the frame in a professionally wrapped box which is always nice, but unfortunately it came without instructions (you must assemble each piece), and its really not hard to assemble, but unfortunately this was a bit more difficult then we expected because some of the pieces didn't line up properly, and the middle legs that help to support the frame would not go on at all. Other then that, it works.

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Question: Part of this statement, "Pure Raw Material - 100% Odorless, BPA Free & *Non-Toxic*," is a lie. It is deceptive advertising.

The good: They don't smell very strong. The claim about being odorless is valid. I bought a different set, before, from a different brand, and that other set smelled very bad, very strong. I've had them for a month, and the odor from these MotorTrend mats doesn't bother me, at all.

The bad: The title of this product led me to believe they were non-toxic.  That was the point. So, I was very surprised and mad, when I saw this on the package: "WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. "  I would have sent them back, but I needed them in a hurry.

This statement, "Pure Raw Material - 100% Odorless, BPA Free & Non-Toxic," is a lie. It is deceptive advertising. MotorTrend, you won't get away with this forever.

Also, they are made of "premium PVC." Unfortunately, PVC is not something you want to be around. I have my doubts about it being BPA-free, and we know the product  is toxic. It says so, on the package.

So, here's what I suggest: Get the type of mat that is almost completely covered in a short nylon or poly carpet. That might have lead or  carcinogens in it, too, but it probably has less than these.

This product is exactly what I was looking for. When I received my new Alienware laptop I was nervous and thought that maybe the backpack still was not big enough. However, the backpack was the perfect size! There was not a lot of excess room in the laptop pouch so I don't have to worry about it shaking around but it also was not too tight for me to worry about getting it out. Not to mention, even with the laptop inside of the bag, there was plenty of room. Very very good product!! Thank you!

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Question: Helpful but not what I was looking for...

When I found out my sister had cancer I was out to find a small simple book that would help her. Although this book is simple and small, it mostly talked about the person who wrote it who also suffered with cancer and the way he helped others. I read the book within an hour but it wasn't what I was looking for to help my sister. I wanted to give her a copy but didn't because it was not the type of book to help her at the time.

These items I am critiquing here have not yet been given to my grand baby.  I try to keep a number of items on hand so he always has a big surprise awaiting his visits.  He gets so excited with books.  He memorized very well.

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Question: Umbrella is weak and broke with some wind

Umbrella is beautiful but we had one storm with rain and wind and it broke in half when the umbrella was not even opened.

An unbelievable true story of the human spirit. It is more exciting than a novel and well written. I would recommend this book for anyone. It has universal appeal.

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Question: This started off slow but once it got going, ...

This started off slow but once it got going, I couldn't put it down. I didn't know it was based on a true story until I read the Afterword! Fascinating historical novel. Lots of intrigue and mystery surrounding this story.

Would have given 5 stars but the LED eats batteries.  Was able to put it together myself in just over an hour.  Great for an older person needing some exercise!  Works great!

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Question: People versus Dinosaurs. Get ready to run.

An exciting book full of good people, bad people, and really mean dinosaurs. Fast paced with well defined characters, this book was a pleasure to read.

I ordered this canopy as a replacement.  My current one is still fine.  Just didn't want it to become unavailable.  I haven't opened the box.  So I still don't know if this is the correct canopy that I ordered.  And I won't know that for sure until next spring.  We love the current canopy.  It provides great shade over our deck throughout he summer.

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Question: Works perfectly and is authentic. Price is decent. ...

Works perfectly and is authentic.  Price is decent.  It only holds 16mb and wish it could hold 17 or 18mb.

Our son used this almost 24/7. Product was great quality and is stil running! Needs ore Emory now but for the time it was a good buy!

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Question: nice stools, but watch for scratches

I have had my eye on these types of stools in Target.  I was so excited to find that i could buy 2 for the price of one here!  I like the stools.  They have a good feel to them and give a little when you sit.  The only downfall is that they have a chemical smell and  2 came with scratches on the base.  It is too much of a hassle to send back now that they are put together but it's a little disappointing to have scratches furniture before you use it.  I would have given 5 stars had 2 out of 4 not come with scratches.

I can't believe I used to take this garbage seriously. Anton Long is a joke and anybody who's anybody knows it. A fun read but you won't get anything substantial out of it.

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Question: Impressionism in prose

The eerieness and macabre of Dharma and Shanti (first and last stories in the book) are reminiscent of Saki, the great Hector Hugh Munro. The personality of the protagonist & narrator and how it reveals itself in the end are reminiscent of Yann Martel's classic Life of Pi. The subtle connection between all short stories and yet their aloofness from the theme are reminiscent of Edgar Allan Poe. However, well before this review sounds like a ploy to put Vikram Chandra amongst the greats and this work amongst classics, I must resign that his casual and careless writing style sets it apart from any other. Who says you have to be out of the box to think out of the box. For someone who has formal training in creative writing and teaches it as a professor, Vikram Chandra's style is surprisingly original and open-ended.

I did not have any prior expectation from the book and my initial reaction to the book was indifferent-to-negative. The grammar seems to be filled with convolution and localized incorrectness. The selective filtering of important detail is frustrating when it misleads you far beyond any point of easy return. However, the writing style turns out to be quite clever when you start paying close attention and that can be hard when you are reading page after page of prose.

The book never obviates this thesis, but Vikram Chandra breaks out the social life of the city into five characteristic components: Dharma (religion), Shakti (power), Kama (sex), Artha (money), Shanti (peace). The stories do not seem to have any direct connection with Bombay, yet they reveal the essence of life in Bombay. It is neither Chandra's methodical construction of dots that connect to give a bigger picture, nor a work of genius broken into jigsaw pieces that all fit together in one coherent truth. Instead the artistry of this book is in its impressionism. The reason why the whole adds up to be more than the sum of its parts is that the parts are beautifully suspended in Bombay's society, painted with the views of a keen observer. It is yours to love, or not.

My daughter did not like these crowns at all.  They seem rather small for my 2 year old's head and I was really disappointed with this purchase.  She complains that they hurt behind her ear and I can imagine they aren't comfortable based on how narrow they are.  I usually love Melissa and Doug products but this one was a bust for us.

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Question: This is an excellent summary of how radical feminism has taken over the western world.

This is an excellent summary of how feminism has taken over most of the western world. If you have young men or young women, they really should read this book. Especially noteworthy chapters are the one about Gloria Steinem and about the Duluth Model of Domestic Violence. It misses talking about the shadow government of the Gender Justice Equity Task Force which holds luxury retreats for newly assigned/elected judges and promotes feminist justice goals, but catches most other major feminist programs and lies.

I bought this because it was part of the Prime Pantry free shipping promo.

I guess I know why it's part of the promo.

The flavor is not particularly sweet, or even all that pleasant. It's not horrible. But you won't get the satisfaction you do with ordinary mints.

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Question: These are not chip-like at all. They are paper ...

These are not chip-like at all.  They are paper thin seaweed and awful as far as I'm concerned.  Would return if I could.

Love it. Easy to install if you follow directions and so far so good. I haven't dropped my phone to see how protective it is in that sense, but at least I know it's protected if I do and the screen won't get scratched. Fits nicely with my new case too.

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Question: Perfect, easy to carry and store!

Exactly as I expected - easy to carry fold, move from place to place and sturdy.

Works great.  Bought it for my son to use while using his telescope.  Liked it enough I bought one for myself.  Turns on in red mode everytime; great feature when protecting your night vision/light discipline.

Only issue (and the reason for the 3 stars) is that I ordered the Olive Drab instead of the Multicam because the pictures showed both having the multicam band.  What I received was an OD light on an OD band.  The picture leads you to believe you're getting something different then what actually arrives at your house.  The description didn't clarify which band you were getting.  Not the end of the world, but I like to get what I'm expecting.

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Question: Great attention graber!

it was easy to set up and lightweight for ease of movement.

Set during WWII, this is the story of Ludwika, a young woman who makes the heartbreaking decision to leave her family, including her daughter, behind  in their small village in Poland and move to Germany where she will work for an SS officer. She goes believing that her friendship with the German will help protect her family through the dark days of war yet to come. Once in Germany however she finds her situation is far from what she had hoped; her position in society is precarious and she must quickly adapt in order to survive and have any chance of being reunited with her family again.

What struck me most about this story was the perspective. It was an interesting insight into the plight of those left behind whilst their loved ones fought for freedom; their struggle to live some kind of normality and survive occupation and all its horrors. It's hard to imagine in these days of 'knowing our rights' that these people, such a short time ago, suddenly found themselves with no rights whatsoever and no one to turn to. It is also very thought provoking, when considering areas of the world in this present day, to remember that liberty and justice are still denied to so many. I very much admire historical writers who are able to bring the past alive and give us a glimpse of how things were.

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Question: First BIG book I've ever read...

The first really intelligent one, too.  This is such a great book.  I finished it in less than a week, I couldn't stop reading it! ;-)  The only things I didn't like were her stereotypes of all Christians being socialists, and we aren't; and also the fact that she made it seem that, except for about thirty people, no one in the world has their own mind and will just curl up and die if the Big People leave or screw up.

We bought the yellow board for my 6 year old taking taekwondo.  It didn't come with instructions on how to put it back together so I had to go online, hence 4 stars.  You have to slide one into the other from the top. My son and his cousins (black belts) did a few torturous rounds on it and it's still ok. Also, I'm sure you all know this, but be careful holding it as it's not too thick and can slip off. I had a half fly to me after a strong kick which caused a cut on my collarbone.  4 stars for the board, 0 for me.

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Question: Kids Get the Point, Cute Book

Other reviews mentioned how off the scale was of the baby inside the book. Supposedly, its suppose to be to scale. This is true...its kinda hilarious though towards the end. No biggie. My kids are 6 and 3, they get the idea. It has cute comparisons and what the baby is doing inside mommy's tummy each month. Almost every day, in the first few months, they would ask what the baby looks like now, and want to look in the book.

It's for kids, its a cute book. Adults may find it funny how the scale gets more inaccurate towards the end of the book. Just correct this and tell the kid(s), its a hard thing for them to grasp anyway!!

I found this book hard to put down.  From Page 1, I was enthralled by the depiction of Tucker and, since I have no one in my life anything like her - either in personality or lifestyle - I was just fascinated by her.  The story was very well told, going back in time and returning to the present really smoothly.  The author painted a picture with his words so well that I could see everything clearly in my mind's eye without ever being bored with bland, useless detail.  This is an interesting, albeit difficult, story and I would strongly recommend it.

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Question: In good condition on arrival

In good condition on arrival.  I watched several of the YouTube reviews and the issues they had found appear to have been addressed in the most recent version.  A couple minutes to do very minor bed leveling, fed in the filament and we were up and running.  First several prints have all gone very well.

This book changed my life and outlook on Jesus.  Also, the author is so transparent in his delivery.  I saw Jesus shortly after reading the Face to Face book, but it was the hunger it gave me to pursue Jesus and Jehovah that was the biggest gift I could have received from reading the book.

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Question: Very nice little alarm clock/radio.

I already owned one of these before the Vine program but wanted to get a second one for my wife.  The older model had annoying spinny wheels to change time and volume, this new one fixes that.  the sound quality is good.  Dual alarm is also a nice feature.  Apparently this one also comes with an iphone/ipod app that allows you to more easily set alarms and such.  Haven't had a chance to try that out yet.  I haven't compared it to others but I wouldn't hesitate to buy again.

I've used this speaker for a week. It works better than I thought. No complaint for this price..

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Question: Siouxie, Budgie and Jacques. Oh yeah!

I'm just listening to "Shut Up" for the first time, and immediately thought, "this is Siouxie and the Banshees, with the Strangler's Jean Jacques Burnel on bass."  In other words, excellent!  Every rock band is derivative, but these guys listened to Elastica and said, "seriously? if you are going for that sound, go all out! Go full Siouxie, full Budgie, and bring in Jacques, because, you know, he was the best."  I'm not being sarcastic.  Those are the influences I here, and if you like those, you'll love Savages.  And if you don't get those references, you'll probably still love it.

These create the perfect party atmosphere in my pool. They are comfortable to float in. They do fade some in the sun.

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Question: ... is a skirt with donuts what is not to love! I am 5'9" and 158 lbs

It is a skirt with donuts what is not to love! I am 5'9" and 158 lbs! it fits me perfectly.  It falls just at my knee

This deck had really good reviews, and the sample pictures had good color, not too detailed to be confusing but with nice textures. When I received the cards, however, I noticed some oddities. The major arcana cards have this thick border at the bottom, with the name of the card and a stylized infinity symbol that takes up nearly 1/3 of the card, making the image smaller than I feel it should be, especially when compared to the minor arcana. The mine arcana has much larger images that take up nearly all of the card face, much nicer to look at without the strange and seemingly unnecessary border at the bottom.

The other thing I noticed immediately was the odd out of proportion of the human figures. Their heads were way too big for the bodies, their arms and legs were too short, too thin and without shape or with an almost rubbery bent - that's the only way I can describe it, their elbows and knees seem wrong. The hips on the woman are too wide for their thin, short and oddly shapeless legs. Like other reviewers noted, their faces and expression are blank, like cartoon children. I thought I'd like that, since I don't like the photographic quality of some of the other decks I've seen in the last few years. But, the faces and expressions were as out of proportion and blank as the rest of the bodies, features (eyes, nose, lips) at times crooked and out of alignment to each other, and just came across as wrong, all wrong.

I not only had no connection to these cards and their images, I had a negative reaction, feeling pushed away. I didn't even look through the whole deck, like I usually do with a new deck, to contemplate and meet each card and its imagery. I had no desire to look at them all. Very disappointed.

The only positives, were the colors. I really liked the colors, which was the reason I bought this deck. And the good quality of the cards themselves, thick and sturdy without being rigid or sticky. They would shuffle real well and stand up to use . . . if I ever use them, which I won't.

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Question: The Real Mickey Is Back!

The negative reviews for the eighth book in this great series almost put me off from reading it-I waited almost a year after buying it to read it. What a mistake! The Mickey I know and love-tortured, deeply flawed, making mistake after mistake in her personal life, but always personally fearless in moments of professional crisis. Mickey has made a hash of her relationship with Cordelia, and Cordelia's absence from this book, and Mickey's return to her alley cat ways is a real improvement over the angsty Mickey of the previous couple of novels.  Mickey displays her rather unique code of ethics as she battles human traffickers, all kinds of New Orleans lowlifes and backwater thugs, has hot sex with hot cops and a sexy murderess, and rolls through the underside of New Orleans' sex for hire business. Lots of dead bodies, rescued underage Ukrainians, prostitutes of all kinds of persuasions and a very sexy madam enliven the book.

As always, Redmann's writing is terrific, sort of noir with a hardcore sex kicker.  You don't have to be a lesbian to love this series and the wonderful character that Redmann has created.

I have learned something of the cultural revolution from a child's and adult's first hand experience.  Kudos to such a strong lady.

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