Question: Yep..it's a Gaming tablet!

This is my first review for an item on Amazon since I felt like I need to because there seems to be a lot of confusion with this Tablet. Second, I'm not a fanboy in fact I dislike when people do it.  I bought this tablet about a month ago at Bestbuy (same price at the time) and before then I did a lot of research about this product. You will read about the corner cracks, the volume/power buttons that are a bit hard to press and that front and back cameras are a bit "lacking". My tablet did not come with corner cracks so it looks and feels sturdy. So I might have gotten lucky? So unless you're incredibly picky about the design, they aren't very major problems aside from the cracks which aren't very noticeable if you get a protective case (which you should).

PROS:
+This tablet is built for gaming and it is incredibly good at it. It works as a portable console in a sense, especially now with the Grid service that Shield users have access to. Basically, a FREE Netflix of games (34 Games right now ~ $600+ worth). So if you don't have a gaming PC to stream with that has a Nvidia GTX card in it then I highly recommend checking that out. Two new games come out every week as well. The service works flawlessly for me, no lag!

+Casual use of tablet works just fine. I use the stylus when I'm just browsing around. Very simple and easy to manage around your apps

+Fun factor 11/10

+The tablet doesn't feel too heavy that its a pain nor does it feel too light that it might feel cheap. It feels really comfortable to hold.

CONS:
(-)This isn't really a con but it maybe to some of you. There are reports of this tablet slowing down when you update it to Lollipop 5.0.1. But I did not notice a performance drop when I applied the Lollipop 5.0.1 update other than a very minor lag between screen rotation.

(-)You will need a decent router and internet speed for any type of game streaming. 10mbps download/up speed is recommended with a 5Ghz capable router.

(-)An Nvidia GTX 660 or higher is needed to stream games from your PC. Which kind of blows if you have an ATI card.

(-)Battery life. You should know when you're buying any gaming tech.....its going to consume a lot of power. Casual use lasts approx. 6 Hrs and gaming approx. 2.5 Hrs.

(-)Pricey controller. You're going to need it and its really worth it to compliment this tablet.

Final thoughts:
Its a tremendous amount of fun playing around with the Nvidia Shield and the overall feel of the tablet is something I really admire. If you have no interests in gaming...this probably isn't something you should be looking at. Tablets are supposed to be a jack of all trades and other tablets give you neat features to make things easier and faster for everyday use. However the shield has the majority focus on gaming without taking away what a tablet is supposed to be. It may not have very fancy features when it comes to casual use but nothing beats streaming a horror game in your bathroom to make the process a little quicker.

There are thrillers and then there are thrillers. The former are written for pure sensationalism  a frightful tale merely for its own sake. No real substance; no moral message; no deep, complex memorable characters. Just fear for the simple emotional effect. The latter, however, embody complete opposites. Oh, sure, there is a frightful tale and the edge-of-the-seat sensationalism, but the book  nonfiction as well as fiction  to be a great thriller goes a whole lot deeper. And that is precisely what "Beneath the Mountain", by Luca DAndreas, [just released yesterday] is. One of the best thrillers Ive read since I started June's Literary Blog seven years ago

Jeremiah Salinger was once a hot-shot American screenwriter, the literary half of a documentary team. He and his partner, Mike, were well on their way to the pinnacle of success when, while filming about a rescue attempt in the Dolomite Alps of Northern Italy, Jeremiah falls into a glacial crevasse And watches with horror as the rescuers and those they saved are killed. And then He hears the Beast. Thats enough to send chills up and down any readers spine But theres more. DAndrea, as he out bests the best [including Stephen King, Dean Koonz, and Steig Larsson], pits his main character against several internal as well as external monsters: anxiety and guilt-ridden PTSD resulting from his accident; aloof residents of Siebenhoch, his [Annelises] wifes small mountain home village where they settle with their beloved daughter, Clara; the Bletterbach itself, with its subterranean caves harboring eerie, inexplicable enigmas; and the secrets surrounding an unsolved, twenty-year old murder  was it?  of three of its young adults.

Salinger, of course, is hell-bent-for-leather to solve the mysterious murder. With or without the help of Werner, his reluctant father-in-law and Chief Max Krn, the taciturn local lone law enforcer  and stubbornly against Annelises strong protestations  he takes it upon himself to play detective. With dire and dangerous consequences that prove to be both his downfall [again] as well as his salvation. Well, maybe But this is the hard grist of a truly exceptional thriller cum horror tale that, I must admit, keep me awake for two nights straight reading and wondering who really killed Markus, Kurt, and Evi? The Beast described as a large spider scorpion? A villager? A rescuer? Poachers? I can rest easy now because I finally found out the deliciously complex  and intellectually stimulating  solution. But  no spoilers here  I am going to leave it up to you to discover it for yourself.

First published in Italy as La Sostanza del Male in 2016 to modest acclaim, "Beneath the Mountain", now translated into more than twenty languages, is yet another HarperCollins winner. It is a no-holds barred insight into the complex and convoluted culture of a small, heretofore unknown region of Northern Italy, once a part of Austria. DAndrea delves into the sociological, geographical, historical, and psychological multi-dimensions of the region, probing into the depths of not only the mountainous area but the mountain people themselves. And nothing is lost in translation. Each turn of phrase, sentence, description is a well-tuned, talented brushstroke as this modest author paints a vivid portrait of characters and landscapes All enmeshed in a thrilling narrative that, most certainly belongs on every bestseller list  if not on every thriller lovers bookshelf.

Enjoy the read!

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Question: This device works great to find your phone or keys once you get ...

This device works great to find your phone or keys once you get it synced up properly. My main issue is the batteries. First off, it did come with two batteries yet the first battery lasted less than an hour. Less than an hour! The second started to go bad after about a month. Granted I have used it a few times but not that many. That being said it does work as advertised and has been very helpful during those stressful times my phone has disappeared. Good product, poor battery life.

Love his sense of humor! Was interesting the first half, but I had to push through the second half. Kinda like the trail I suppose! Still an enjoyable read.

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Question: Best affordable mobile blutooth controller yet

This controller works beautifully for the most part with very little hiccup. I played several controller based games and 2 out of 10 of the games did not work properly due to odd button mapping. But with that said one of the 2 games plays better on a d pad and the other is very old and works just as good without the controller. The litium battery is fantastic and it holds a strong battery life for about 5-6 hours it also is a very well made controller around plus the instruction booklet comes with several recommendations and an optional complementary app on Google play as well as a warrenty which shows bebencool does care about customer satisfaction. I'd definitely recommend this product it just needs some minor fine tuning but it mostly works fantastic.

I really like this flashlight.  It came with an extra battery and charger so you always have one ready.  It puts out a lot of light for such a small flashlight ( is only about 6' long)

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Question: Like this product very much

Like this product very much. Stayed charged a long time right out of box. Ready to charge it and so happy not to be constantly buying plastic butane lighters

Rated 5 stars everything was Great..Very happy with this charger.

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Question: Surprise, it's  really good

Really enjoyed the movie it's dynamic characters and action was well worth the view. My wife objected to watching it at first but then she was wowed by the effects and the graphic displays, really enjoyed the movie.

It's a shame Tanz der Vampire isn't known to more people. It's one of the best musicals ever. Of course the music's good and the songs are catchy and all that jazz, but what makes Tanz special is the characters. It's a story of masks, alternative character interpretations, and deconstructions. Sarah seems like the ingenue but really it's sweet little Alfred. Is Graf von Krolock a monster, a regretful sinner, a magnificent if romantic villain, or all of the above? And Alfred! He gets the short end of the stick by a lot of people who see or hear the show once. He seems like a weak little drip, especially next to the suave and sinister von Krolock, but on a second look, he's easily the most developed of the characters. His arc is funny, silly, sincere, and rather sad.

A problem with most American musicals these days are the shallow characters and focus on spectacle. Tanz does have spectacle, but there's a lot of heart and great writing there too.

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Question: Tommy Lee Jones portrays the Ty Cobb character of Al Stumps biography.

The movie is entertaining and every baseball fan will enjoy the film. The question that we must ask is whether the nut created by Tommy Lee Jones was really like Ty Cobb?

My Grandfathers favorite ball player was Ty Cobb and Cobb has the highest lifetime batting average (.367) of all time. Ty Cobb stole home more than anyone else (54 times). Well written reviews of this movie have pointed out the films strengths and weaknesses. I am more interested in the story of the ballplayer my grandfather most admired.

Both Ty Cobb and grandfather were born just prior to the turn of the twentieth century. A tough time when survival of the fittest wasn't a text book theory, it was the harsh law of  working class America. Ty Cobb is quoted as having said, "Every great batter works on the theory that the pitcher is more afraid of him than he is of the pitcher."

Ty Cobb was tough and hated many things, but second-place was at the top of his hate list. Cobb is portrayed as a man ready to fight with anyone at the slightest grievance and Tommy Lee Jones does an excellent job developing that film character.

The movie is harsh on Cobb and probably exaggerates his insane aggressiveness, but it gives a sense of the devils that drove the man.  Still, in the end, Cobbs humanity shown through. In his will, Cobb,  left a quarter of his estate to the Cobb Educational Fund, and the rest of his reputed $11 million he distributed among his children and grandchildren.

One of the many investments that contributed to his early financial success was the purchase of stock in a little-known Southern beverage company called Coca-Cola. Cobb's financial prosperity eventually allowed him to establish a scholarship program that has assisted thousands of Georgians to attend college.

These shirt are the best. I had a hard time finding just what I was looking for but as always, Amazon fill the bill. I'll be ordering more soon. Nice to shop for quality clothing that I know will fit, and never leave the house.

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Question: VG Start to an Excellent Series

I have yet to meet a Jack Reacher novel that I didn't love. (Heck, I even enjoyed the Jack Reacher movie - despite the horrible casting of Tom Cruise as Jack... a major part of Jack's persona is his SIZE!)

I have read the main series twice now (currently on third round) and realized that I had never Reviewed these, so determined to do so during this reading of the series.

I find an interesting element in my readings that I seem to subconsciously have minor (usually minor) technical type errors pop out at me. I am amazed that the author (who clearly does a lot of research) does as good a job as he does in this subject when he was never in the military much less the U. S. Army or the MPs.

(I think that was because I had experience in both the military and law enforcement, so those things popped out at me - other things were just in other areas of personal interest)

A good start to an interesting character. This is one of those books where it does so much better in a "series format" as the character development is (to varying degrees) ongoing to a fair degree.

And it's a good combination of action, mystery, and drama.

In any case, I would highly recommend the reading of this book (and also primarily in the series order... some books in the series can be good "stand alone" ones, but not as well as in the series setting - very much like the Richard Sharpe series).

Pretty but broke within a week! I guess you get what you pay for!

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Question: A solid sling mount that won't come off too easy (like some other models here on Amazon)

A solid sling mount that won't come off too easy (like some other models here on Amazon). Fits my VTAC sling well, and has stayed nice and secure on the rail so far.

Whether you are an athlete or not, this book can have great practical use to anyone. Although the book is designed around knowledge of athletic training in making sure your muscles are supple before or after a workout or playing in whatever activity you play in, the person who might be tense after a day at the office will find equal value in learning how to massage themselves.

Going to massage therapists might be costly, or even time consuming for some people who have a lot to do. This book teaches you how to give gentle to firm and deep massages, but with proper guidance. Letting yourself feel good, trusting and relaxed is one of the key components to a healthy body and allowing oneself to be massaged effectively. So author, Rob Poley, who is self taught in the ways of Self-Massage, realized through his own experiences, teaches how important massage is and how to do it.

I am not athletic, but I have put to work Rob's guidelines and they I feel great. I usually do them before bed and it gives me an excellent night's sleep. I know water is important after an intense massage, so depending on the level of massage you give yourself, make sure you drink some water to help rid of the toxins that are loosened through this.

In detail, the author gives all the recommended techniques for various parts of the body, as well as how to reach those tough to get to spots, like the mid-back and the like. And like reflexology, you are in effect helping your internal organs to be healthier as well as your muscles, and thus emotions and mind.

There is no debate about the benefits of massage on all levels. It is only a matter of whether you give yourself the time to relax and enjoy a great massage. You know your body better than anyone else, so who better to give a better massage?

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Question: This is a great toy for anyone with problems bending over or throwing ...

This is a great toy for anyone with problems bending over or throwing a ball for their active dog!  This was a great find!!

I was amused at some of the negative reactions to this work from Austen fans who resent that their favorite "romance" novel was treated so disrespectfully, and I was equally amused at some positive reviews from detractors of Austen who consider this a huge improvement.  The book jacket itself encourages this latter response, with its snarky suggestion that this, unlike the original masterpiece, is readable.

As for those who hate Austen and prefer this adaptation, I am at a loss because about half the book IS word for word, paragraph for paragraph, even page for page copied from the uncopyrighted original!  So I am bewildered by those who hate Austen but enjoyed this book -- they are probably oblivious to the fact that they are chuckling in large part at Austen's original work.  In fact, I'd suggest that it takes an Austen fan to fully appreciate the book.  For me, the greatest pleasure was reading familiar passages that are pure Austen, and then finding the author veer into some zombie or ninja tangent that oddly parallels the original work.  Eg-  the proposal scene's dialogue is basically identical to the original, but has Elizabeth and Darcy engaged in physical battle between verbal parries; ditto the Lady Catherine-Elizabeth confrontation at the end.  Jane doesn't just catch cold on her trip to Netherfield; she is attacked and battered by zombies en route.  Darcy doesn't buy Georgiana a new piano; he buys her zombie-fighting apparatus.

Secondly, P&P is not a Harlequin romance novel.  It is satire.  Austen ridicules the importance of manners, the impact of snobbery and elitism, the reduction of marriage to a state of prostitution by women like Charlotte who have no other means to support themselves.  Austen's male characters treat the women with great delicacy and chivalry as they bargain for them like cattle; the women are genteel, demurely displaying their cultured accomplishments, while they battle each other ruthlessly and cattily for the attention of the most desirable bachelors; mothers desperately groom their daughters for marriage but inadvertently repel potential suitors by their maniacal and vulgar behaviors.  Just as Austen is satirizing her environment and its values, the zombification of P&P satirizes both Austen and the zombie genre.  I think Austen might have approved!  Those who take Austen as a serious romantic, full of mush and optimism, won't like this book, but those who read Austen as subversive and cynical will find this to be a fun extension of the satire.

This adaptation isn't a complete success, and the author has a few flubs here and there.  Lady Catherine couldn't possibly be in her 70s when her daughter is Darcy's age (28); Darcy wouldn't have inquired about Elizabeth's aunt and uncle in Pemberley, when he hadn't met them yet -- it was her parents he asked about.  And occasionally I got the impression that the author, when abbreviating certain scenes, was relying more on Andrew Davies' screenplay for the A&E miniseries, rather than the book itself.  Some reviewers took offense at some of the potty humor (one character becomes incontinent mid-story; there are other bad puns on "balls" and "fingering," the latter a deviation from Lady Catherine's reference to Elizabeth's piano skills), and while I enjoyed each tawdry joke the first time, the author did get a bit repetitive.

Overall, if you know and like P&P as fun, bitchy satire, and you have a good sense of humor, then you will likely appreciate this book as funny, light reading.  If you are not a fan of Austen in the first place, or if you read Austen as serious romance not to be trifled with, then you will likely be put off.

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Question: otherwise good product.

the lenses are not clear, they have hues of color on the outside, otherwise good product.

Blue berry scone recipe is missing an ingredient.  It would not form dough. .  Comparing this to other scone recipes, there should be some 1/3 to 1/2 cup of almond milk in it too.  Maybe only 2 cups of flour.

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Question: provided me with much needed reassurance and in many cases (new) information that was immeasureaby helpful when coping with the

Dr. Gawande writes with simple candor and extraordinary compassion. His eloquent accounting of his patients' struggles, as well as his own famiy's, provided me with much needed reassurance and in many cases (new) information that was immeasureaby helpful when coping with the inevitable decision-making that accompanies aging/ill loved ones.

I enjoyed reading this true story about two brothers and their adventures in school, sports, farming and their determination to become Pilots in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. I recommend buying this book so that you can read about their exciting military career and how they helped to defend America during  troubled times.

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Question: The Best Lightning Cable I have so far

I and my wife have been using iPhone since 2009 and our biggest frustration is frequently cracked lightning cables, no matter they were original apple cables or from other vendors. Most of them started to crack after 4 to 5 months of use and we spend good amount of money every year in replacement costs. This time I was looking for a more durable cable and I am glad to found Anker 6ft Nylon Braided lightning cable. The cable has a strong built and does not twist easily even when our kids pulled it badly from the adapter. Its other advantage is its length which makes it easy to charge from remote plugs. We also use it to charge iPad in the car and kids were able to use iPad from the backseat while in charging. I am very pleased with this product and would strongly recommend it.

The tailgate handle was easy to install and it just makes the back end of my Silver 2002 Ford Ranger look a lot better. Chrome on cars and trucks just make them look a whole lot better.

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Question: Programmed and worked fine for a couple months before making "crackling" sound

This is the second ZVOX sound plate I've purchased. However, it was a refurbished unit. ZVOX CSR help locate an Amazon vendor. Arrived in timely manner and looked new.  Programmed and worked fine for a couple months before making "crackling" sound. Turned it off. It's now a $129 platform. Researching records to determine if Vendor/ZVOX can either replace or refund money. Normally refurbished products better than new. Will update this post with final resolution.

Great starter set for my daughter, who is just getting into calligraphy.  Just enough nibs here to get her started, and to give her some experience with different lettering.

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Question: Can handle a workout...

The first thing that I did was do a Leslie Sansone walking video followed up by a Zumba video.  The shoes were great.  I would definitely buy these shoes again.

I sent this to my son and his wife who were dealing with the death of my daughter-in-law's mother. Chocolate seems to have a soothing effect for sad times, and it seemed to be the best idea to deal with grief. They were so happy to receive this and, while nothing cures grief, this certainly created a bit of happiness for a while. They loved the truffles and thanked me for the thought.

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Question: Great quality, will re-use this box when ever i ...

Great quality, will re-use this box when ever i can hoping i can get it back from who ever gets it lol.

Do you need hanging file folders? Do you like these colors? If yes to both, then buy these......

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Question: Froze a lot with picture not doing anything as I ...

Froze a lot with picture not doing anything as I turn on the power on and off button didn't work UGGGGGG

Works very well, but it uses the battery VERY quickly and there is well over half of the eraser left over before the little spring clip cant hold it anymore and it needs to be replaced. Seems very wasteful

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Question: I read reviews (good and bad) and the ingredient list ...

I read reviews (good and bad) and the ingredient list and took the plunge buying this product. Works as well as the two big named flea and tick meds. No issues with the dogs or the level of control.  Its all I used on both my dogs and we live in the woods.

These shoes always fit me well, and they are very comfortable.

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Question: The Fall -- Amazing British TV Series

An a absolutely brilliant TV series and both Gillian Anderson and Jamie Dornan (especially) are amazing.  I just wish they would hurry up and release season two on region one DVDs as it's equally amazing.  The third season will start filming soon.

Inside if box is  dusty and clear window is scuffed inside and out. Maybe these are defective? But if you want to collect and keep them in a nice box like I do, this won't make you too happy. I find it annoying. Toy inside is excellent.

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Question: This cooing pad does what it promises and is reasonably quiet while doing it.

If you want your laptop to cool its heels a bit this is a great product.  It will also cool your thighs and knees a few degrees as well.  My Lenovo gaming laptop is hotter than a firecracker when running games but the Avantek cooling pad puts a nice space between me and all that heat.  I have noticed a definite improvement on the cooling of the computer as well.  You can feel the exhaust coming from the computer is noticeably cooler.  The blue lights give a nice glow to things.

Sometime the coolness on your thighs is more than you will like.  Throw a magazine in between you and the Avantek and your good to go.

Drawn to a Cowboy by Fifi Flowers is another brilliant masterpiece by this talented writer. I love her books. The characters are created with just the right amount or realism to make them believable. Sexy heroes and a strong heroine. A combination that I love.

Here, inside Drawn to a Cowboy, two characters meet by chance. Boy does fate have things in store for them. Neither character planned on it but both will be stuck like glue. Fiesty, addictive, and sweet. Who knew a cowboy would come to an artist's recuse by offering her a job at his ranch. Once he makes the offer, he's not sure how or what will transpire next. But the heat turns up higher with every page. The undeniable attraction will keep readers turning the pages. The sexy cowboy has just presented one woman a chance that she will have to risk. His good looks have her thoughts all jumbled but what happens next is amazing. Fifi Flowers has created a romance, readers can't resist. Her writing is definitely out of this world...as well as an exciting plot that moves by quickly and tempting situations that readers love. Overall, I highly recommend this beautiful engaging romance to all.

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Question: One of the great soundtracks, not that well known

The Scalphunters is one of the great soundtracks, 'Prelude' and 'Joe Bass And The Scalphunters' are two of the greatest pieces of film music you'll ever hear of a movie that's not really that well known.  Another cracker from Elmer, brilliant service once again aswell through Amazon from the United States, arrived three weeks before the first stated due date, actually on my birthday would you believe, that's some going that, I was expecting it to arrive yonks after that.

It had some really good r&b songs. Most of them are about love and abandonment. I can relate to some. She has a nice voice. I would have liked if she came out with another album where she has shown more maturity and growth, but it's been 5 years and it doesn't seem like she's currently working on a new release. I agree with other reviewers that the lyrics are juvenile and sugary...not to mention cliche for my liking.

TOP TRACKS:

Footprints on My Heart
Doing Too Much
Overloved
Good Girl
Walk Away
When It Was Me
I'll Be Down For You
Breathe

The rest...I wasn't feeling them. They were just very average to me.

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Question: This will change how you feed you family forever!

Many "whole food" cookbooks I have purchased in the past include foods no one in a normal household would eat--weird twig and berry recipes.  Not this one!  The recipes are delicious and easy to prepare. Even my husband (who is MORE picky than my 7 yr old son) has enjoyed most of the things I have cooked!  I cannot put this book down! I have cooked something from it for every meal for over a week!

Yummy oatmeal, pumpkin muffins, THE BEST whole chicken in the crockpot, macaroni casserole, to name a few.... REAL FOODS!

In addition to the great recipes, the author offers very easy to follow advice to help you make the switch from processed foods to whole foods.  She even gives you some baby steps so you don't feel overwhelmed!

This book is a must have for anyone who wants to stop feeding their family processed junk!

These bags have a flat bottom and are very easy to use. Just the right size for either a small or larger gift as you can bunch and tie easily. I only wish they came in larger quantities than a 2 pack.

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Question: This was a great shoe, and I would have kept it however ...

This was a great shoe, and I would have kept it however it didn't match my wedding dress. Otherwise the seller was very accommodating and the shoes a great shoe!

The game itself is great. The new gameplay is fun and challenging. As a guitar player, this manages to more accurately simulate the mechanics of playing. The hardware on the other hand leaves alot to be desired....
Why the dongles? The guitar hero games for the 360 did not need dongles and they were infinatly easier to connect and play. It is a struggle trying to get two guitars to link up.
The guitar quality is pathetic. One of my guitars was broken right out of the box. Two of the fret buttons were electrically shorted to each other so a press on either was a press on both. I managed to fix the problem. The solder on the circuit board inside the neck was touching. I separated the solder and now its good to go... Where is the quality control?
The buttons sometimes stick down. I'm sure I can come up with a fix for this but its annoying.
Overall an excellent and entertaining improvement of the guitar hero line that is hindered by low quality hardware...

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Question: Loving crime in Minnesota.  Not too bad, eh?

This writer has polished his craft over the years and is a pleasure to read.  If all politics is local, so is much crime.  A hint: I like to follow the plots with a road atlas and Google maps. You learn a bit of Minnesota geography and sociology.  Some readers may not enjoy a cast of characters you've met in many previous novels, but I do. Sandford 's country is like Keillor 's Lake Woebegone but with serial killers and cops not named Leroy.

First book in this series. The drug king knows what he wants and goes after it.  A must read for anyone who likes "Bad Boys". Be sure to read all three books. You'll be glad that you did.

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Question: Better than Science Fiction

Great book.  Look, this is not easy stuff to grasp, but it's worth it.  No such thing as absolute motion or location or time??  Phew, the universe and its origins and makeup are complicated and counterintuitive.  That's why its so much easier to posit supernatural explanations.  But Einstein was right.  Motion and location and time are all relative, and if GPS satellites weren't corrected for Relativity they'd be inaccurate.  So gravity is not an attraction of two items, its a warping of space/time.  This is better than science fiction.  Its more interesting, more mind blowing and true.

I'd read average to OK reviews on Bestem's carbon fiber products and so was a little hesitant to buy from them. One guy here on Amazon had problems with the mounting holes lining up. Who knows what that was about but mine fit perfect. I asked Bestem via Facebook if that had fixed any problems with holes lining up and they said they had.

So I went out on a whim and bought this. First, it's the best price on the net for anything carbon fiber. Here are my Pros and Cons.

PROS:
Best price out there especially when compared to the OEM tank cover

Good quality for the price.

Looks good.

Can't tell the difference from full carbon fiber pieces.

Excellent Amazon Customer Service and protection: the first piece I ordered had a scratch on it. Amazon gave me a post page return label and shipped me out a new one, FREE OF CHARGE. You can't beat that type of customer service and it's why I'll always buy with them.

CONS:
It is not 100% carbon fiber. It has a fiberglass backing on it that's painted black so you won't be able to tell. Still, it's very, very light.

It is not Italian or German quality carbon fiber, meaning the best of the best. There are some small speckled spots in the resin that look like small air bubbles. They are very hard to see and only a discerning perfectionist would notice them.

In conclusion, I would definitely be willing to purchase another one of their products. Next up will likely be a front or rear fender. For what they sell these for it's worth the risk to try one out.

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Question: Good sturdy case made with quality parts

I'm very pleased with this.  The materials are high quality and snap together to make a tight, secure fit. A good value for the price.

I had a dard time putting the book down. It keep my interest through out  I loved it.

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Question: These are horrible. I would NEVER have bought them

These are horrible.  I would NEVER have bought them, had someone written an honest review.  Food sticks on the pots n pans.  There is NO way to blow and egg out of the skillet!!!  Wish I'd taken taken that money and put on a good set!

I liked the Donnie Yen versions (IP MAN1 and IP MAN2) a lot more than this one. Could not quite place where this movie was going or the portrayal. The earlier movies reflected a lot more character.

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Question: The influence of this work alone demands it be read ...

The influence of this work alone demands it be read, but the clarity of argument and the attention to political details is astounding on its own account. A must read for anyone who wants to understand the history of modern political thought.

Love this!!  cooked thin spaghetti on the least amount of time suggested.  came out perfect.  8 minutes and the kitchen stays cool.  sprayed a little olive oil on the pasta and a sprinkle of parmesan.  Terrific!!

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Question: It was nice in my apartment and van/camper

I loved this. I just thumbtacked it up in my bedroom and gave the apartment some character instead of the bland white wall. so added some nice interest without painting which would have been a hassle when I moved. when I moved, I used this to make my camper fun. I put it up with modge podge and made my camper fun for weekend getaways....my vancave. haha

Probably the most comfortable socks that I've ever worn. And can be worn stylishly with basketball shoes or gym clothes.

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Question: Works great for that spur of a moment party decision

Works great for that spur of a moment party decision... It does not last beyond a few days and not at all if it rains.

I was lucky enough to have met Skidboot and David Hartwig. David was a friend of a boss I had, and came out to his home office. Of course he brought Skidboot when he came. This book brought back memories of Skidboot, and I have to admit that I cried a little when I got to the end. There will never be another Skidboot, even though David trained the puppy mentioned at the end of this book.

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Question: Easy To Use Fitness Bike! Sit and be comfortable while you eotkout

I am so pleased that I purchased this Fitness machine.
It is great help for the problem I am having with my legs and thigh. I have been having a difficult time getting around. So I need something that I  can use to give my legs the exercise they need. Besides being perfect for a home that have very little room to spare!
Actually I can not say there is anything I dislike about the item! I would definitely recommend this Fitness Bike.

This book is worth reading for the interesting discussions concerning sublight space travel and even gives a scientific explanation for teleportation.  However, the author fails to give satisfying motivations for the political institutions and characters.  ETS are discovered in the asteriod belt, but no government sends a probe or a manned visit. Aliens threathen to invade the solar system, but no human or government is willing to put up a defense.  Instead, humans relie on a group of ETS to defend the home system for 500 years; the same group of ETS that had to buy an x-ray weapon from the humans earlier in the novel.  Other parts of the novel seemed to defy logic- The teleportation gates are not affected by an event that erases all other biological and constructed material from the galaxy; an old woman mounts a better defense of our solar system than a fleet of ETS.  Readers who love "hard" SF will like this novel.  People who like more character development or military SF will not be as pleased.

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Question: Perfect little hearts!!!

This mold was perfect for what I needed it for. It made perfect little hearts.... Super easy to use.

Came to me within 2 days of placing the order. It was sealed in a nice plastic cover. VERY CLEAN HIGH QUALITY GREAT SOUND. 10 out of 5 would buy again. It's perfect.

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Question: Nice and warm and good looking

Top quality knitted cap that has perfect logo embroidered and keeps your head very warm. Bought a second one and use daily.

Great value.  The cover is quite stiff at first, making it hard to bend and use as a stand.  It did relax after a few days of use.

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Question: An absolute western classic

I can't believe no one else has rated this excellent book!
It is the only genuinely funny western I can think of.  The title says it all, but you don't have to have read the Zane Grey classic ("Code of the West") or similar westerns to appreciate this ...take.
But don't be mislead.  While the principal character, newly arrived from the East, naively believes in a non-existent Code of the West (and hence expects women and unarmed men to be immune from being threatened by the local gang), the book is still a classic western in that it is centred around the premise of a man standing up for what he believes in.
There are all the elements of a typical western including gunplay, romance, and fist fighting, and even without the humour I would happily compare this book to other great westerns, like The Daybreakers by Louis L'Amour.  For me though, it is the additional humour which moves this into the realm of one of those rare books which I can read over and over.

For all that is best in light fiction, read the Man Who Believed in the Code of the West.  As soon as possible.

I love Paper Mate products and almost exclusively use their pens.  I was very excited to hear about the Inkjoy line (the name alone made me smile!).  Unfortunately the 500RT pens have been a major disappointment.  The pens are extremely good looking, with vibrantly colored barrels and a nice shape.  Unfortunately, the pens have had serious problems with smudging and leaking.  Half of them almost immediately started leaking so severely that it's difficult for the pen to retract.  To use these pens, I have to clean the nib, which is covered in goo, and then I still have issues with smudging (I eventually threw away the offenders).  I also was disappointed to realize that the clips, which are silver-colored, are just plastic.

Instead of these pens, I highly recommend the Paper Mate Profiles, which come in the same colors and with which I have never had any problems with leaking or smudging.  The Profiles are similar in shape and also comfortable.  I should note that I have had similar leaking problems with the Inkjoy 300RT series, but not with the 700RT series.  However, the 700RT series (which are gorgeous pens) only comes in three colors of ink.

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Question: Works fine, problem is when it was delivered I found ...

Works fine, problem is when it was delivered I found that the tire was punctured. other than that it's a great e-bike.

Very sheer! There is no way around it. I had to return it. If it were not for the sheerness, I would have kept it.

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Question: These are great, and I'm really glad that you can wear ...

These are great, and I'm really glad that you can wear them as regular shoes too. I will recommend this to anyone who likes to skate.

Like all seafood, if you can buy them at the local fish market, they are exponentially cheaper. But for convenience sake or if you live inland and don't have easy access to a fish market, Amazon Fresh will do. These guys arrived fresh and alive, all two bags. The mussels all have beard, so you'll probably need to shuck the beards out if you plan on ordering these. They are fantastic in garlic white wine broth!

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Question: Bazel in no way ceramic, cristal of cours is ...

Bazel in no way ceramic, cristal of cours is not sappfire, but advertising saying all those things. Gold paint uneven , I took my risk, sending it back.

Great plot full of surprises with a storyline I did not expect. Finished the first book and started the second on right away.

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Question: Clear and Relevant with Great Insight

I would recommend this book to anyone that is interested in the evolving nature of counterinsurgency today or is interested in better understanding the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan and against Al-Qaeda worldwide.

Based on years of experiences with asymmetric warfare as an Australian army officer, Kilcullen builds upon classical counterinsurgency theory to develop a new model that takes into account the unique local and global dynamic of the current insurgencies facing the United States and its allies today. He identifies the "accidental guerrilla" - those who are not ideologically opposed to the West but have taken up arms through manipulation by global extremists or in reaction to Western presence in their homeland - as roughly 95% of the combatants in the Iraqi and Afghan theatres. This provides a much clearer lens through which to examine the ongoing conflicts and contributes to a new counterinsurgency theory that seeks to use this dynamic to isolate the hard-core extremists from the "accidental guerrillas" they have co-opted.

Kilcullen takes a logical, well thought out, and well researched approach to a very complicated and controversial topic. Based on his extensive experience on the ground fighting insurgencies around the world, he brings a level of credibility to the debate that few else could.

These jeans are as expected size wise. Style wise, they're a little "meh" and I would have returned them had it not been for the side stripe, which elevates an otherwise rather ordinary jean.

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Question: Very well written and loved it!

Bought the Kindle version so I could read it on my tablet or phone. Very well written and loved it!

The hat is a great fit and is super warm and light. The comfort issues people have experienced is not longer an issue since my beanie had elastic all the way around the perimeter. I assume that OR have updated this based on customer feedback.
The beanie packs down to the size of a matchbox with the built in bag, which means that it takes up no room in your rucksack. The beanie can also be used to keep your feet warm at night during cold weather in your sleeping bag. I was considering buying down booties but this is a cheaper option and multifunctional. Down booties would not fit on your head :)

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Question: No warranty..........Beware!!!

When I bought this player, I was very happy with it for about 3 months, I ould put all my songs on it and it worked great. Then, one day the software crashed on the player, I called the customer service which is not a 1-800 number then tried to get something out of the person on the other line which most likely was in India. They had no idea of what to do and their only solution was to send back the player with $15 to get a new one!!! I should have bought a IPOD, at least they have a 3 years warranty. This player has a 90 days warranty!!! For something that expensive this is ridiculous!!!

Save time and money, buy a IPOD!!!

It is the BEST! now my pantry looks organized and it is so simple to grab the wrap I need at that moment.

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Question: Great songs with meaning

Not quite to the level of "Better Life", the songs are melodic, with excellent chorus'. I especially liked When You're Young, Heaven, Back To Me, and What's Left. Time Of My Life is a fine effort by 3 Doors Down.

Only received two colors of all.  Unbelievable!  Don't mention multicolor if you can't provide. Waste my money.  So disappointed.

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Question: so bad... i couldn't finish the book!

This book was painful to read. So painful in fact that I couldn't finish even half of it!!! To start, there were many grammatical errors(which I can overlook most of the time). The characters were severely underdeveloped. Also, there was no flow within the chapters. The paragraphs were constantly jumping back and forth from the main characters of the story- and often times were repetitive and nonsensical. I picked up the book because I thought the overall plot was interesting, but I am so disappointed (and pissed that I just spent money on this crap of a book!).

Unfortunately the parable in this book is too true. Some so called Christians can be hypocrites, and professed sinners can have good hearts, after all God came for the sick... This book was different, interesting, sad, disturbing, and tragic. No happy cookie cutter ending, it is filled with truth of real life!

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Question: Smile on child's face...priceless

Not sure why but the kid loves these. The toy itself reminds me of the gumball machine type toys I'd get excited for when I was a kid.

I've been a Christian all my 60+ years but am getting so much out of this book ... nicely written in an easy readable style with scripture references if you want to look them up.  The book is in three parts, covering The Person of Jesus, The Teachings of Jesus and The Promises of Jesus - 84 chapters in all. Each Chapter is only about 3.5 to 4 pages long but contains a lot of info ... food for reflection indeed.  I guess each chapter is meant to be read on waking (to start the day off right) but I found I was reading on to the next chapter (it was so interesting) and also reading it at night before I went to sleep as well!  I'm thinking of buying this book as a gift to my 19 yr old grand-daughter as I think it would help her understand who Jesus was and what He taught ... better yet, what it means to be a real Christian (a follower of Jesus Christ).  Highly recommended.

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Question: Cute concept of the T-Shirt but the quality is horrible! First wash and the imprint of the shirt ...

Cute concept of the T-Shirt but the quality is horrible! First wash and the imprint of the shirt was already starting to fade and have bubbles on them. I had flipped this shirt inside out just in hopes of not having this issue.

I got this same pool at Target last year for $100 cheaper and it came with a maintenance kit.  Very exact same size, brand, and it was on sale for $249.  It was just easier to order online because it was hard to get it in my sports car last year.  Would have gotten another year out of it.  It was put up and not leveled. So, we took it down to get another one and put it up right.  I love the pool and the online price was much higher.  It's a great pool and really doesn't take much time to put up.

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Question: Highly recommend Body Ballet

I enjoy Body Ballet by Jazzercise and highly recommend it. Body Ballet by Jazzercise certainly works every muscle group and is very easy to follow. It is a FULL BODY workout,not just lower body. The segments for your arms and for your inner things are very challenging (love the challenge)! This video is excellent but the music is somewhat boring. But when I put on this video I complete it which is attributed also to the pleasant instructors and the total toning rewards. It's a very good addition to my fitness workout. I'm a Jazzercise student, and was not disappointed with this purchase.

Awesome watch with so many features. I looks little bigger on my wrist but I am OK with it as i am use to wearing big watches.

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Question: Did not live up to reviews.

This book was kind of not what I expected.  The doctor was kind of lame, and the plot was more concerned with the dying wife than the after death experience.

This is a great charger even though I don't own any rabbid wii games.  I may not like the video games based on rabbids but this one I had to get!  I got this charger for christmas in 2010.  The thing that annoyed me was that it was in the freeking blister package.  It took me about 10 minutes to open without cutting myself.  After that, I put on the new backs and batteries and put it on my wii game tower on the bottom and that's where it sits to this day.  It took a quick 4-6 hours to charge but only keeps it active for about 8-11 hours (fresh batteries take about 10-20 days to wear out) which is already very good.  The thing that annoyed me was for example, it wasn't reliable that the wii remotes were at 4/4 batteries.  I realized that if I kept the remotes on the charger for about 15 hours-27 hours, the batteries were low and went down to a 1/4.  The pros and cons of this charger will be listed down below.
Let's start with pros.
1. Very funny and creepy.
2. Has a fun way of charging the wii remotes.
3. An adorable rabbid is in the middle.
4. The wii remotes lock on perfectly.
5. It comes with 2 new backs for the wii remote and batteries.
6. Very well designed.
7. Eyes light up to indicate a wii remote's status (charged or charging).
8. Has a Rayman Raving Rsbbids logo on it.
Now let's go to the cons.
1. Lights flash randomly somtimes when wii remotes are pulled.
2. Makes a little squeak that you can hear if you get close enough.
3. Unreliable with full 4/4 battery charge.
4. Can't leave the wii remotes on for so long or else...
5. Runs out of batteries a little too quickly
Those are the pros/cons.  Thank you if you said this was helpful.

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Question: My cat has a knack for breaking into her food ...

My cat has a knack for breaking into her food containers.  I think I finally found one that she can't get into.  I wish there was something similar in a smaller capacity because this holds what amounts to a 6-month supply of her cat food.  It remains to be seen just how fresh all of that food stays.

ive benn using it as a cheap gaming headset and it works well for me just take care of it and it will last has great mic too all my friends that have more expensive headsets say that the mic sounds better than theirs so i say it pretty good so il give it a 5 star

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Question: beautiful shoes size fit perfectly because i wear 11 AA ...

beautiful shoes  size fit perfectly because i wear  11 AA
some said it ran narrow but just right for me
and for the price i paid you can't beat it

Forgot about the size conversion and instinctively chose my size, size 8, not realizing at the time that I was order 2 sizes too big in a mens not womens. Returning was quick. I chose the option of UPS coming to pick up the package all I had to do was print a return label package the shoes in their original box and UPS was here to take my return. I ordered the correct size simultaneously and had the correct size w/in the week.

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Question: Quality skimmers at a reasonable price

Nice quality, functional skimmers as a very reasonable price.  Great kitchen tools.

Loved this book.  She did it once again. I am never disappointed in her books. She always has me wanting more. Loved the connection between Hannah and Garrett, they snickered,the made up and both over came issues they both needed to deal with to grow. Garrett was a fantastic hockey player trying his best to be better than his dad a professional hockey player. Both had had traumatic experiences in life and thought they were broken what was a tutoring session turned into friends then much more. I loved how the friends in the book looked after each other and really were friends. The hockey team were a big family and took care of each other. I want to find out if Garrett made pro s if and of the other guys started dating. If Logan ever over comes his crush over Hannah.

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Question: A great book looking for a better title

Sandor Katz writes about the many avenues available for procurement of food, such as buying locally at farmers' markets, joining underground co-ops, growing our own, foraging for wild plants, reclaiming vacant city lots to garden in, saving seeds, and dumpster diving. He discusses many ways small-scale producers get around the burdensome laws that hamper them from dealing directly with consumers. Each chapter also includes a list of related books, videos and organizations.

But this book is even more about the regulatory state of affairs, corporate dominance and government abuse than about what we consumers are doing. I just wanted to learn about where I can get good, healthy food, and found myself feeling helpless against government coups and land grabs and the enormous loss of farm land to urbanization.

I began to lose interest in the book three-quarters of the way through as I came across recipes for cannabis butter and sassafras root beer, vegetarian ethics and roadkill worth scavenging. How do I wrest control of food production from government and corporate dominance by learning about water rights, eating of insects and recycling of vegetable oils for fuel?

Katz appears to be someone who has traveled a long and rich road on his life's journey, a clear benefit to his wonderful writing which avoids dogmatism and absolutism. He is both candid and circumspect, and I am impressed with the depth of his knowledge regarding the world's foodways and their history.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of our current food options, politics, and the government's excessive control. It loses some focus as the author tries to cover every conceivable topic related to food. I recommend it to anyone interested in the history of food politics.

awesome. some of the more staunchly conservative people may misinterpret this shirt as a slur on our military, but don't be deterred.

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Question: Perfect for my Laptop

I've used this adapter since March 2012 on my Gateway M305 Laptop. It has worked flawlessly. It increased my speed from 50 to 72Mbps. Although I have a Belkin 750 router I can't get 150 Mbps. Part of it I know is the laptop. It's old. My house is 2 levels with the router located downstairs inside a 'closet' area. But, I get 90-100% signal strength from the Master bedroom located upstairs which is about 60 feet away. I've only tested the one touch WPS function. A bit of a pain to get it working but once it's setup it seems to work fine. I recommend this unit.

I am not an actor or paid to write this if this sucked i would so tell you but its freaking amazing man!
I wear this all the time! I put it between my breasts, on my wrists & have added it to my twilight woods (it mixes perfect)
It gives an edge but in a soft sweet way. I have had long time guy friends that never get closer then a side hug grab me
& smell my hair or my arm. Lol It's funny to watch how confused they get because they have no idea how i went from being a buddy
to an intreast. This stuff isn't a magic charm that will have men crying after
you on their knees when you leave but it will definitly have them calling & wanting to see you again. I'm married & my husband
loves this stuff! When i wear it i hardly hear no from anyone including women but because
My husbands friends get a bit to cheeky when I'm wearing it he asked me to tone it down a bit. I have used many
Different types of pheromones (which one was so horrible I left a review that wasn't so nice) but
 I always come back to this one. This is definitly a product you win with
it works & it's cheap. Seriously dude buy it :)

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Question: ... since their victory on NBC-TV's "The Sing-Off" will not disappoint anybody who loves Christmas music

The first Christmas album by Home Free since their victory on NBC-TV's "The Sing-Off" will not disappoint anybody who loves Christmas music.  These five incredible young men are an emerging force on the country music scene, and this holiday album showcases them at their very best.  Every single song on this album is amazing in its depth and creativity,  and will leave you wanting more...and more.... and more.  For example:  for this fan of Christmas music,  I have never personally cared for the song "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer", until I heard the rendition put together by these boys.  Now, I can't get enough of it.  Every track is superlative in quality and production values,  including the track "Full Of Cheer", an original Christmas song written by Home Free member, Tim Foust.  This album will go to the very top of you most-loved Christmas albums in a hurray.  After purchasing this album,  I am absolutely certain that you'll quickly find yourself purchasing their debut album, "Crazy Life".  Give this album a try, folks.  But be sure to listen to it on a good set of speakers,  or a set of headphones: don't cheat yourself out of the complete Home Free experience.  Merry Christmas to y'all!!

The first sci-fi book I read as a kid was Foster's "The End of the Matter", probably because of the facinating blue pear shaped alien on the cover.  I think I could hardly have picked a better sci-fi book to start off with. The Flinx novels have been consistently creative, extremely well written, and a lot of fun to read.  The alien worlds are inventive and vividly detailed, the characters are typically believable and interesting, and Foster's Commonwealth is a remarkably optimistic universe which is thankfully free of modern sci-fi literature's cliche's.. (governments that aren't entirely corrupt, religions that aren't singlemindedly dedicated to ignorance and superstition, corporations that aren't just out to rape and pillage??)
Unfortunately, this particular novel seems more like a filler.  It reads more like the first couple of chapters of one of the better books in the series.  You are waiting for the real focus of the story to emerge, then suddenly find yourself with only twenty pages left in the book to read.  Worse yet, you discover that instead of the characteristic inventiveness of other books in the series, you are treated to some particularly non-inventive (though larger in scale) elements in this storyline.
At the end you are left wondering what happened to the rest of the book, and why Foster seemed to have cut short the story and constructed a rather quick ending that left it feeling unresolved.  Perhaps he had another more interesting project on the line and had to wrap this one up right away.
In any case, the book is fun and readable, and taken as an interim transition to a more interesting forthcoming story sometime in the future (hopefully), it's not bad.  If you're a fan of the series you're sure to like it, though you'll definitely be left a little unsatisfied.

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Question: disappointed It came with a clasp that would not not ...

disappointed It came with a clasp that would not not open, the description stated it  comes in a box with tissue that is false clear plastic bag it came in :(

Ammendment to orginal review below: on 4/3 (about a month after buying it), the pitcher cracked...Amazon is replacing it, so hopefully it won't crack again. I'm giving it the benefit of the doubt that I got a bad one; if the next one breaks, I'll change my ranking/review:

We bought this Feb. 2008 for $19.99 as part of the buy 3, get 1 free promo.  This set comes with a glass pitcher that holds approx. 10 cups (80 oz or 2.5 quarts) and 6 glasses (holds approx. a little more than 1 cup/8 oz).

You can't use boiling water to make iced tea with this and it's NOT dishwasher safe.

We just wanted a glass pitcher (getting rid of all plastic in the house) and the bonus were the glasses.  It's a great deal, especially when you see what buying a pitcher a-la-carte costs.  What made it an even better deal was combining it with my other needed kitchen item purchases via the amazon "buy 4 for 3" promo.

Ordering tip: if you're going to buy a bunch of items, split them in separate orders and put all the lower priced items together so you can get (at least) one of the more expensive items for free.  By doing so, I got one $18 item free, instead of two $3.99 items free.  Of course, just make sure both shipments are more than $25 for free S&H. I just made sure I bought some other needed items that weren't part of the promo!  These 4-for-3 deals are AWESOME, especially when combined w/ FREE S&H and no sales tax!  Way to go Amazon!

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Question: Tweety is sweeter than the pic

Better than the picture in the advertisement! So plush and sweet to hold. It's sure to be a hit with the gift recipients!

Excellent pan, Good weight, heavy and the best part is it can go into the oven - I finish my eggs under the LO broiler, for a couple of minutes! Cleans up well. Realized that I have another GreenGourmet pan, that is 3years old, and is like new. Better than Teflon in so many ways!

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Question: perfect for this season in my life and my church ...

I purchasd the Paper back for my Pastor and downloaded the e-book for my self.

He has asked us to become a S_S_S  congregation.....  Soul Saving Station !

I purchased for the cover and also for the story, perfect for this season in my life and my church family and to follow our Pastors vision for souls for Jesus.

Well written about something that possibly could have happened. Great detail about weapons and geographical areas. Long but enjoyable book.

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Question: What do you expect made in China

Start off working pretty good lasted for about two hours before recharging it again now after two months  it stays charged up for about five minutes, for some reason or another it doesn't stay charged up for very long,

I just purchased both the Ninja blender as well as the Master Prep and although the blender is rated at higher watts I like the master prep better so I returned the blender. The master prep made Macadamia nut butter in 30 seconds! You can read my full review here:

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Question: Worked flawlessly from the start. Seems to be just ...

Worked flawlessly from the start. Seems to be just as well made as my original ( wife borrowed it, she lost hers ) and at about half the cost !
Shipped fast on top of that !

Premakumar, an ardent student of Kathakali art created this tretise.  It will be instructive and helpful to students and to art lovers in general.  Literature of this dance art uncommon. Drawing of the mudras are delightful and have been of value to me as a student of yoga mudras.
Dayakaur (mudra makers)

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Question: Save your tablecloth and buy these essential knife rests

Now that I have used these, they do save your tablecloth from butter and/or jelly stains. The crystal look makes them ideal for formal dinner parties.

I found the information to be useful.  The price was right and worth it.  I would recommend it to others.

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Question: Great quality and comfort

I was debating which boots to buy and these were the cheaper in price but the quality is fantastic. The leather is very nice and the boots are amazingly comfortable. Wore them out as soon as I got them for about 6 hours and no problems. I read the other reviews on size and that helped me with ordering. I measure an 11.5 so I ordered an 11D or regular and they fit perfect. I haven't received my other boots yet but I know I won't be keeping them as I love these ones.

These dishes were worth the couple of shipments that had to go back because of breakage.
I ended up with 4 sets and I hope to enjoy them the rest of my lifetime and probably beyond!
They are simple yet elegant.  Knowing they can handle oven, freezer and microwave makes me think they are going to hold up well.
What a perfect plate for showcasing any food.

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Question: Not Compatible With Vista - Or XP Media Center

When I had XP Pro, this device was the most reliable I ever used. But now I have Vista. I called Plextor Support, and asked if they would be developing hardware/software fixes that would enable
Vista usage. The answer is a flat "NO."  (They of course are now selling a new unit that is Vista-compatible)...so don't think of buying this expensive device if there's any chance you'll have to start using Vista soon (which I recommend you delay doing until you must "upgrade').

As for the included software, its not great. You'll probably have to buy a full-option suite. Ulead never recognized this device at all. Roxio recognized it, but is so buggy a program its definitely to be avoided.

Can't wait for the next one! The details are so realistic, I felt like I was fighting alongside the characters.

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Question: So far it's great. Just what I was looking for

So far it's great.  Just what I was looking for.  My only complaint is,  while the tripod mount fits most tripods,  I'd prefer one that could accommodate for another tripod stud or not use the cameras threads. Personal preference.  Product is well built  and comfortable

Extended use UPDATE: I stand by my initial rating. This product is great. Adjustable on the fly. Also has been pretty durable. I'd like to see some possible accessories you could attach to it maybe something to support heavy long telephoto lenses.

Ordered this call blocker because of so many unwanted calls getting through the DNC list.  I researched and read all the reviews and decided that this would be the one.  Not disappointed, this works like a charm.  Just be sure to read your directions on the set up of the lines.  Easy and starts right up.  I keep the little booklet for the codes under my phone for reference.  It has been wonderful, to be able to block those unwanted spam, telemarketer's, hang-ups etc.  You will not be disappointed well worth the $$ and peace of mind.

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Question: I love them. As I said they are a little ...

I love them. As I said they are a little wide but they were too comfortable to return. My knees and my back feel so much better when I'm wearing them. I highly recommend these shoes for anyone who is having knee or back problems.

I had already owned a BK11 for a few years, and have constantly contemplated getting an Esee Izula for the more comfortable handle.  When the BK14 and 24 were announced a while ago I was excited to see this collaboration as I and many people like the Becker blade and the Esee handle.  Instead of ordering the BK14, I decided to upgrade a little and get the D2 version.  Overall this is a great small fixed blade.  The handle is quite comfortable and fills my hand much better than the BK11.  Overall fit and finish of the knife is very good, I have been constantly impressed with Ka Bar for their inexpensive, but excellent Becker (BK) series knives. Now, depending on your size and cost needs, this BK24 comes dangerously close to the price of the Becker "tweeners" such as the BK16, and I might recommend that over the BK24 if you're looking for a little bigger "do all" style fixed blade. However, as a small fixed blade, I don't think there is much that can beat the BK14 or BK24, depending on the steel that you desire. Good job Ka Bar and Ethan Becker - thanks for bringing us such useful and sturdy designs for such reasonable prices.

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Question: best book I have readI in a long time

What an amazing book. The characters
Came alive and the words
We're from
The spirit. Thank you so much for

Touching my soul

Ever since my factory bulb went out on my Sony 60xbr1 (which lasted 5 years) its been difficult to find another one that lasts even half the life of that one.  I've bought two since that time.  The first lasted about 8-9 months and the previous one lasted a year.  I've come to suspect that on a tv this old (about 7 or 8 years old) this is as good as it gets.  I've noticed that the bulbs have gotten cheaper also as the years have passed so I guess its a decent trade off at this point.  I'm hoping that this new replacement will last a least a year as well.  The picture on most any of the these replacement bulbs are fine though not as bright as the original but pretty good.  Just keeping my fingers crossed on the longevity.

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Question: Stopped 2 weeks outside the warranty period

Stopped working just outside the 12-month warranty period by 2 weeks!

I'm actually so sad about these. I'm a 7 and they fit more 7.5 or 8. And adding insoles wouldn't help make up the difference. They are very beautiful in person, but to ship back to China (I believe) is more of a hassel. So I kept them and pretty much stare at them in a box. The material is smooth suede and light and beautiful but they just don't fit at all. I'd go down at least a size, but even then not sure it would even fit then. Decent size heel too.

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Question: The unit is advertised to provide both heating and cooling ...

The unit is advertised to provide both heating and cooling but it has no heating capability and lousy instructions.

Too large for a teacup, would be nice to have a knob on the lid as it gets too hot to pick up. It is great quality bone china and excellent print.

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Question: Works, simple to set up.

Worked flawlessly out of the box.  TP-link makes the best networking gear as far as I am concerned.

It seems as though rated "G" movies are often under-advertised and never really make money or are even worth watching. Generally they're made specifically for children and any humor in the movie is lost on those over the age of seven. Pixar, in the past, has defied these common sentiments with movies like Toy Story 1, Toy Story 2, A Bug's Life, and Monster's Inc. Pixar continues to defy standard Hollywood practices with the release of Finding Nemo.
This movie is, by at least a little bit, the best rated G movie I've ever seen. Monster's Inc comes in a little behind in second place. The animation in this movie is incredible, the water, the fish, the particles of dirt floating in the water...there were many points when I would watch the movie and could definitely not be sure whether I was looking at a real or animated sea-scape.
The story...the story wasn't anything particularly groundbreaking other than the setting...father loses his son, will do anything to find him. In this case, anything includes taking on sharks, jellyfish, pelicans and other random sea monsters. The father, Marlin, is a clownfish that defies his name by being particularly unfunny...luckily he picks up a sidekick early on with a short term memory problem - a little memento-esque.
Nemo, the son, is captured by divers and put in an aquarium in Australia, where he meets several psychotic fish including "Gills," another fish from the open sea - whose voice belongs to William Dafoe (in a non-bad guy role!).
Of course, being a comedy, the movie does have a happy ending, but the ending isn't nearly as much fun as the trip taken to get there. The movie is great, I went along with indie rock dave and Mike, and they both laughed as much as I did. If a kid's movie can make three college students laugh as hard as we did...it is definitely worthwhile seeing. The movie is genuinely funny and worth watching with the entire family. The movie is safe for small children, though there are a couple of potentially scary scenes that might frighten *really* young children.
I have very little to say against the movie, except that the first ten minutes or so drag on a little and the drama seemed a little out of place in the film. Other than that, the plot, animation, characters, voices and jokes make this movie hilarious and fun to watch.

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Question: A Window Into Denmark

Adler-Olsen's "Department Q" novels are an absolute delight to read. Not only are the basement denizens the most eclectic bunch to appear in print solving crimes, but Detective Morck comes off the page as vibrant and real, struggling not only to control his own life, but also to bring some order and discipline to the Arab and Goth he has working for him.

Beyond the crimes and mysteries presented in each "Q" installment--this one revolves around a precocious Roma teen, African and fiscal intrigue and Hardy's "reemergence"--the author is painting what I believe to be an accurate (and not exactly flattering) picture of modern-day Denmark. Danes too focused on themselves to notice their wallets being lifted, a society looking for the next leg up, prejudices, status, emptiness, longing. A travelogue of sorts, without the museums and other tourist stops.

I always find myself slowing the pace of my reading as I near the end of Adler-Olsen's books. They are so good, I'm simply not anxious for them to end, because then begins the long wait for the next one.

threads work well; great basic protection for any lens; as advertised.

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Question: Great product for us girls

I absolutely love my new wine opener, it's drinking wine made easy for us wine drinking girls The look of the product is also great, the light make it very fancy my friends also love it! Thank you.

Great, easy to use little current loop tester. Great for current ramps on injectors and coils when they're difficult to get to. Simply remove the fuse and access all the waveforms for all of them.

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Question: Oz Delightful continuation

Dorothy is now an adult and is recovering her memory in small snatches. She returns to oz with new friends, meets up with some friends from her past, and together they experience many dangers as they fight to return to oz. Oz has been taken over by the evil Nome king and is now a dark and dreary place. Extremely well written. Descriptions are so vivid a movie plays in your mind as you read.

I really wanted to like these, but the workmanship is so poor and quality is awful. There is a huge difference in colors if you order more than one quantity, some shades much lighter than others in mahogany so it looks odd placed next to each other. They also stack poorly on top of each other, making it hard to open some of the boxes.

I ordered a bunch because I really wanted something like these, but disappointed. The manufacturer really could make these so much better and they have real potential. I returned two because there was a huge gap and wouldn't close. I accepted the rest, even with defects, broken off wood piece that I had to glue back myself.

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Question: All around great radio

After having the radio for over two and a half years I can say that it is the best radio I have ever owned. The sound quality is awesome considering it is a portable system. I have taking the radio on numerous camping trips, tailgates, and vacations, as well as used regularly around the house. It has been left in the rain and after it all shows no sign of wear and sounds just as good as the day I got it. The reception on the radio is great and the digital tuner makes it easy to get a clear sound. The sound is even better when connected to an iPod. The light on it is a bit unnecessary but it still has proven useful. When using battery at a reasonable level the radio lasts a long time (around 18hrs). The only problem with it is a little distortion at high volume levels on battery power only, which is understandable.

Overall, the radio is both great sounding and rugged. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a portable radio. It has served me well to this point and I expect MANY more years of good sounding music from it!

Wonderful book.  If you are Irish or a student of the healing this read is for you. Expands your mind to the wonders of nature.

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Question: Even if you don't plan to take the exam

Usually, I dislike certification test prep books: they don't tell you much about the topic so much as tell you how to answer certain questions for the test. For example, almost every Microsoft network-oriented test seems to require a slightly different understanding of TCP/IP than the rest of the world uses, based on the books I've seen.
This book was different. Sure, there's all the study guide/sample tests/quizzes and the other standard appurtenances used in certification books (I liked the "exam tips") but there is also a real world orientation here. The authors add "real world" notes throughout, so you can use this one when you need an answer, not just to cram for a test.
I haven't gotten to the CD, though I imagine it's got the usual stuff on it--one thing, though, is you can only use the "test engine" under Windows. Bleah. But you can get the same content under Linux in .pdf format.
The really neat thing, for me, was the "lab exercises". This is what makes a big difference: you can actually use this text to fill in the blanks in your skills, not just to pass the exam.
I've never gotten any technical certification, but this book is inspiring me. Who knows, maybe I'll find the time to get certified.

Color was exactly as the picture online beautiful and quality of fabric was also impressive!!! Made my prince theme babyshowevtable look elegant and classy!!! I will definitely purchase other Colors!!

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Question: The BEST guidebook for first-timers!

Rick Steves' travel philosophy is to travel better by traveling cheaper and closer to the people. If your idea of a dream vacation is sleeping on the eighth floor of a high-rise hotel for a fortune every night, this is the wrong book for you. If your idea of wonderful is to sleep in an exquisite four-poster bed at a B&B owned by a pleasant old lady who will talk to you for hours, all for about fifty bucks a night -- buy this book. Steves has three big strengths, which are all at work in this book: The most important, by far, is the accomodations. Steves consistently finds amazingly good buys among centrally located B&Bs with friendly owners. The only problem is that everybody knows this, so getting a room on short notice in the summer at one of his spots can be dicey. The second big strength is the practical guides to sights, which include lots of interesting little details that you won't find elsewhere while telling you in no-uncertain terms which sights are must sees and which ones you should skip. Over time, his picks may not always coincide with yours -- but I almost always found his stuff on-target. The third big-strength is Steves' travel philosophy, which is especially helpful to first-time travelers (or those venturing away from the Hilton for the first time). I highly recommend that you also check out Europe Through the Back Door, Steves' classic magnum opus, now in its 19th Edition.

Oops, think I paid a little too much. My own fault.  Came on time and I like their logo.

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Question: Chasing Spirits By Nick Groff

Nick I recently finished reading your book. I Loved it!! You definitely have lived a Adventurous life from almost the very start. Once I started reading your book I honestly could not put it down...I wanted to know what happened next and by the time I reached the end of it....it left me with wanting more!! I know this is a first book for you but reading it I felt as if I was reading a book by a author who had been writing books for year's...It was Awesome!!! a lot of celebrity's who have a book published tend to talk about what most people already know about them from television or movies....you didn't do that...you brought parts of your life out into the open that the majority of us did not know...it gave us a real insiders look at your life and how you reached were you are today. Your hard work and determination has paid off for you! The Q & A through out the book was great, I loved that! I really liked how you went into more detail about locations such as Linda Vista by doing so you allowed us (the readers) to live what happened to you through your eye's.
If the book could be rated like the evps are I would definitely give it a Class A rating.  It's a definite 5 Star Review!  Thank you so much for sharing with all of us about your life and allowing us to be a part of it and for all that you do. AWESOME WORK ON THE BOOK!! Debbie R. Lexington KY

An important book of our childhood, for our children snd grandchildren with sweet innocence, in a crazy world!

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Question: This shirt not only looks cool and lets me strut my love for DB

This shirt not only looks cool and lets me strut my love for DB, but also it feels really good!
The fabric is soft and thick.
I was pretty surprised.
My favourite shirt at the moment.

Despite Madonna is famous for dance, uptempo songs, this is her soft side which is really good too. All the songs is here are all serious music (not like those "making money song"), the ballad flows from the past up to the present time (1995),they are all amazing, of course I love all the songs on it! Singles and Video released off this album are;
I Want You (video only)
You'll See
Love Don't Live Here Anymore (remix)
One More Chance
Those are the new material to this album, also the terrific soundtracks "I'll Remember" and "This Used To Be My Playground" finally are iincluded in Madonna's album
So you can consider this is a studio album too, because 6 tracks (half of the album) are the new materials you don't have in her previous albums, definitely worth buying!!!
In My Opinion,
You'll See (should be a radio edit version)
Love Don't Live Here Anymore (should be the video version, its totally different and better than the 1984's version)
Well, I would highly recommended this album to go with GHV2, if you want a summary of her 90s career, or just simply buy it if you love Ballad songs (it's Madonna ballads,  different but amazing)
So enjoy!!!

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Question: These are great lights - well worth the price

Fits flush under cabinets and love the cooler LED!  They are 100 times better than what was available at Home Depot or Lowes, including online.  I had a professional installer as we hard wired - but both options are available.

"Fit as expected" as I purposely chose size 2T for my 4T size son. My son is 4 and these run big, I knew that and ordered accordingly.

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Question: A Sparkling and Practical Introduction to Energy Medicine

I do energy healing for a living, and I love Donna's work. It is both illuminating and practical, and she delivers the information with her trademark joy and sparkle.

I ordered this DVD as part of her introductory package - it came with the book (which I had already read a couple of times) and the 3-DVD set the first reviewer hopes has more to it. (Well - it IS 6 hours instead of 2, so I should hope so! And please note that the 3-DVD set is explicitly a COMPANION to her "Energy Medicine" book, so make sure you read that first, or you really can't evaluate it properly.)

Before I saw the Intro DVD, I had already read the book twice, and I had seen the 6-hour DVD set. In addition, I had already watched and used her "Medicine Kit" CD/DVD/Card set. I almost didn't bother watching the Intro DVD because, hey, it was only 2 hours, what could it tell me that I didn't already know about the basics of her work?

I decided to watch it basically because I enjoy listening to Donna Eden.

Am I ever glad I did! Not only did I learn new ways of working with some of her techniques, it was a fabulous experience watching this straightforward, down-to-earth and yet tremendously charismatic healer introduce her work. Her explanations and demos were clear, practical and very user-friendly.

I would give this DVD 6 stars if I could! (But Amazon won't let me... ;-D)

I really like how this fits. I figured it was going to kind of awkward but actually, the scrubber stayed in the palm of my hand like I wanted it too. Easy to put on and stays on great. Surprisingly comfy. My dogs really liked it and even enjoyed it not in the shower, like just a massage. The squeaky ball was a big hit too and a GREAT bonus. Both my mini Australian shepherd and pit bull/lab cross loved both.

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Question: Salender is back, sorta

This is a quick read, and not bad. But all the details don't fit the characters. What happened to Bublanski's wife?  His character is now one dimensional, as is Modig's, now a single mother. The story is fine, but the tension is missing, a tension that comes from character development. The writer would have been better off creating a new cast of characters rather than just giving a nod to what had been created.

I have had a C2 for a year or so, and I love that filter; it is relatively quiet, keeps the water crystal clear, and has lots of stages that all work together.
Now I just got my C4 that I'm using with my 75g reef tank along with a 20g plant filter filled with pillow stuffing. It has everything the C2 does, with its many compartments and creative ways of filtering well, and its awesome adjustable intake tube, with variable speed. This C4 is much more powerful than the C2, so it can even start back up on its own if, say, you lose power or unplug it for maintenance.
However, with first impressions, it is quite loud. And I mean, hear it through your high quality earplugs when you're trying to sleep loud. Now, I've heard some things that say give it time to 'break in' and that it should quiet down, so I may have an update later. (Fingers crossed it does get quiet)
Anyways, just a heads up for anyone who buys it and doesn't care for the noise, and that they should think twice before returning/deciding its defective.

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Question: High Expectations, Low Returns

The subtitle is "My Journey Home From Everest" which should actually be the title. By page 99 out of page 340, Mr. Weathers is out of the mountains trying to cope with being back in civilization after going through lleh.
I didn't read the subtitle when I was buying the book and was expecting most of the book to be about his time on Everest. Unfortunately it wasn't to be. By page 160 when he is battling with his psychological demons, a problematic family life, etc., it was time for me to put the book down and move on to other books. While he was successful with most of his battles and no doubt is inspiring, he uses his Mount Everest experience to springboard into his personal spiritual battle.
If you want to read this book, read it as a spiritual conquest by someone who happens to climb mountains.
Do not read this book as a mountaineering book.
I have listened to a speech that Mr. Weathers gave to the American Bar Association and think the world of him and what he went through on the mountain. Unfortunately I think very little of his book here. :-(

There are so many times when I am in the kitchen that I need a funnel and either can't find the one that I have, or it is too large to use effectively. These is a 2 piece set of silicone funnels that collapse for easy storage and have a smaller funnel point for all kinds of uses.

Pros:
-Silicone
-Collapsible
-Small funnel point
-2 different colors
-Loop for hanging

Cons:
-May take a little longer for large fluid volumes

These funnels have been very fun to use. They collapse flat so you can save precious drawer space and they can even hang flat on the way with their hook. The funnels are easy to use and once extended do not collapse automatically so they will stay extended while in use. The smaller opening allows for smaller volumes or opening usage and while it will take longer with the higher volume fluids, it does not take that much extra time. I love the colors and the silicone so they are easily washed and nothing sticks to them. My new favorite funnel.

I received these funnels at complimentary for my honest and unbiased review and opinion. Opinions expressed are mine and mine alone and may differ from yours.

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Question: falling apart after a few months

This holds things nicely and it's sturdy, but it is getting pretty ragged after only a few months.  Originally bought the 2 inch (same brand) from Target, but it was too small for my son's classwork and the binder kept popping open.
This one has more space, but when he zips it, it zips over the tabs that he has in there and the folders are getting torn...maybe should be just a little wider so this doesn't happen.

Renee Zellweger made me laugh in this movie.  She did a good job playing her character.  Miss seeing her in more movies.

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Question: Another wonderful book in an action packed series

Another wonderful book in an action packed series. I was excited to finally get a story featuring Ian and Sierra.

I found myself starting to like Ian more in this book. He was finally starting to move on and make his life be about more than just finding his niece. I understood why he was searching for her, but it was nice to see him starting to look for other important things in his life.

I never fell in love with Sierra. I think I've always been frustrated with her need to solve everything and her unrequited love for Ian. Even in this book I still didn't love her. But I do love her drive and ambition to see PEAK stay afloat even during hard times.

My favorite parts of this book actually included Jess and Pete - so I'm hoping they have a bigger role in the next book. For some reason I'm more drawn to the mountain scenes than the water ones.

I was glad that this book was finally revealing secrets to the characters. There have been so many secrets hanging that I've been waiting for the characters keeping them to stop.

Overall I loved the action in this book, and I enjoyed the reconciliation between characters and the romantic moments.

I received a copy of this book from Revell. This is my honest opinion.

I received a plastic gift card packed in a lovely box. When I tried to redeem it - I removed the silver sticker from it, and half of the claim code remains on a sticker, while it is absolutely not readable.
Spent more than 1 hour on the phone and chat with customer support - they needed to escalate it to "gift card escalation team". Now it is the second day, and I receive emails from different CSRs asking to send a scan of the card (while it was sent to amazon before).
Such a headache... it becomes easier to dump this gift card to a trash than talking for hours with numerous customer support representatives.

Bottom line: skip this piece of plastic - use print-at-home version.

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