Question: We love the flavor of the Kitchen Basic Unsalted Vegetable Stock

We love the flavor of the Kitchen Basic Unsalted Vegetable Stock, as it's very flavorful and it's great that it allows you to add as much or as little salt as you want to your dishes.

Race the Darkness is an exciting paranormal story with good characters that have interested the entire book. Xander is a man you want in your side.

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Question: Really great shirt for a really great price.

Great purchase for the money. Very durable material and construction. I wear this riding mountain bicycle and dirt motorcycle. I've washed it dozens of times, and it doesn't show any signs of wear. I didn't want a stretchy nylon shirt, and this is not stretchy. It's perfect for my needs.

i brought these as a present and there the worse headphones i ever heard..ive been trying to return these and no one returns my emails for over a week now..there goes my christmas gifts...ill never buy from a1accessories or amazon again..

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Question: A Special Delivery to Die for

Good book to start the day with. It had just enough mystery, building up to a great ending of the book. The main character is very feisty!! Love it

Seems well made. Has good heft but not too big. If someone is looking for true diver this watch does not have rotating bezel. All in all a great watch and I have zero regrets with my purchase.

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Question: Jillian is crazy and I love her. It all pays off!

Everything I have to say about this DVD has probably already been said, but I thought I'd throw my two cents in. I am not an avid exerciser. Never have been. I'm tall and due to some fabulous genetics (thanks, Mom and Dad), I've always been on the thin side naturally without having to exert much effort. But I've never been strong, or toned, and I lacked any and all endurance or cardio fitness which is quite dangerous as heart disease runs in my family. I finally decided enough was enough a couple of months ago and buckled down with this workout.

And it worked. Take it from someone who honestly doesn't enjoy working out - the 30 Day Shred IS DOABLE. And it is effective. It hurts, don't get me wrong. As Jillian says on many occasions, results don't come for free. But they do come! I stuck with all three levels for 10 days each, taking a rest day every 5 or 6 days, so it took me a bit over a month but I lost 6-7 inches total (mostly around my waist, hips and arms) and 3-5 lb. As I said, I didn't have a ton of weight to lose anyway and that wasn't my goal. But the best part? Feeling fit, and strong, and having more energy! And being toned overall. I can see muscles without flexing that didn't exist before! Not only that, but my core is stronger which equals less back pain (I have had back problems for years). For less than 30 minutes a day, it's nothing short of miraculous and worth every minute of swearing at the TV.

I'm about to start her Ripped in 30 tomorrow and I can't wait to see what further results it brings. Jillian has certainly made me a believer. Stick with it, eat right (as much as possible) and it will work for you too!

This portable greenhouse has saved our plants from the cold winters. It is easy to put up and we can store several house plants and plants we normally keep outside nicely tucked in. It's great for weather in Alabama, not sure how it would hold up in the Northern states where temps usually get much colder, but for down south it is perfect and inexpensive.

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Question: A great collectors book

This is the mother of all logo design books. If you're looking to dive deep into every known symbol created, this monster will help you. A great collectors book.

Shoes are nice and light, but rather tight. It will be interesting to see if they open up after some wear!

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Question: The front zippers are kind of useless. The cone doe

So many pockets and compartments! The front zippers are kind of useless. The cone doe. Occasionally so don't put anything valuable in them.  It this purse rocks!!

"The Moon of Gomrath" is another great fantastical tale - perfect for young teens and adults alike!  I agree with one of the other reviewers that the only problem with this series is that there are only 2 books in it - as I would glady devour several more!

This is only the second book of this genre that I've read - which I would categorize as "fantasy".  I never thought I would enjoy such books, but after these 2 by Alan Garner, I realize that I was wrong.

"The Moon of Gomrath" continues the story of Susan & Colin's journeys through a paralell world of magic (their journeys begin in the first book titled "The Weirdstone of Brisingamen").

Once again they are inadvertantly pulled into a fight between good & evil - one that will have major consequences for both the magical world, and the one they actually live in.

The old-world language, coupled with the amazingly vivid details, work together to pull the reader in, and keep you turning pages to the end.

A nice addition to this book was a note at the end which explained where the author got his ideas from, and the fact that all of the geographical areas used in this book (with the exception of just one) actually exist.

Overall, I would highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys using their imagination - you won't get bored with this one!

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Question: I love my Shark navigator vacuum for picking up dirt and ...

I love my Shark navigator vacuum for picking up dirt and pet hair!  I vacuum daily and wash the filters weekly.  Having a spare set allows me to clean the dirt trap cylinder flip in a clean set of filters and keep on cleaning.  Washing a set of filters requires about 24 hours to air dry completely.

Overall: This phone set is used in a restaurant environment and has worked great. The system is overall very easy to program. You can even record voicemail greetings from the wireless handsets. The audio quality for the greeting playback is a little lacking, but still plenty understandable. The area the wireless phones are used in has two floors of brick wall construction and there is good reception in the entire facility. Audio quality is good and the phones are generally loud enough to overcome a noisy dining room environment. The other side of the call has never had an issue hearing us.

Select Pros: Many useful features, backlit, individual buttons, belt clip does NOT pop off the phone when you bend over/ catch the phone on a counter

Cons: Mediocre voicemail greeting quality, caller id user interface not the best design/ harder to use than competing designs

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Question: Perfect for day hikes!

I ordered this backpack because I like to take day hikes in the Phoenix area and I don't always have pockets for my cell phone, water, keys and snack.  This pack is the perfect size for these things and a small first aid kit, which is a good idea to have.  You can't beat this pack for the price if you want to carry several small items (a light jacket would fit too, if needed).

Heard about this book on Air America Radio. I'm a news junkie, but the research in this book connected the dots on the causes behind the current insane US policies in Iraq and domestically.

The explanation of the twists and turns of Iraq policy as a tug of war between competing factions in the ruling elite (neocons vs. oil barons) is brilliant.  It makes sense of a pattern of seeming randomness.

Well research, good read. Highly recommended. (I bought a second copy to lend to friends.)

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Question: Talley's Heart Anthems for Our Darkest Nights

Prime Cuts:  Songs in the Night, He Will Carry You, Just as I Am

In "Songs in the Night," Talley has finally found her voice.  Growing up in a musical family where the familial musical orientation was towards Southern Gospel, it was always assumed Southern Gospel was her musical choice too.  Nevertheless, when it was time for Talley to break away from her family singing trio, she could not find her musical bearings.  Her first couple of solo efforts were stringent similar to her works with her family--cloistered and safe.  However, for her 2007's "I Live" she trundled a decisive detour into contemporary pop.  The album was decisively a mess of a record where Talley often sounded like a fish out of the water.  On her latest, "Songs in the Night" she has finally found her musical home which is somewhere between contemporary Christian pop and Southern Gospel with a touch of modern country.  Here Talley sings with a new found spiritual warmth and confidence that is alluringly contagious.  As noted in the album liner's notes, these songs are imbued with such a glow because they are her companions through her recent illness and spiritual wanderings.  Thus, these 10 cuts were not frivolously chosen but they all revolve around the theme of hope in the midst of suffering and pain.

Setting the lyrical tenor of the album is album opener and title cut "Songs in the Night," a big piano-flecked ballad that extols us to trust God in the darkest nights.  Talley's emotions are on full arsenal here on this piercing yet comforting musical ode of faith.  "Songs in the Night" sets the theme for the rest of the 9 cuts to expound on.  With one of the most arresting opening lines: "O becoming more like Jesus feels like dying deep inside," "Just as I Am" makes a home run for the heart as Talley speaks of how the Lord sometimes uses trials to led us to greater dependence on Him.  Though the tempo perks up for the synth-embellished "The Extra Mile," Talley grounds the love of the church family with acts of kindness that bring hope in the midst of suffering.  Not surprisingly these three gorgeous cuts all come from the pen of Tony Wood.  Wood, for the unacquainted, is one of Christia music's hottest writers who has had written for Point of Grace ("Before the Throne of Grace"), Selah ("Beautiful Terrible Cross"), Mandisa ("Broken Hallelujah"), Chris Sligh ("Catching Up") and a host of others.

There are a few well chosen covers that do develop this theme of hope in suffering to greater depth.  With the ruminative strumming of the guitar gently leading us to extol God's goodness and strength to carry us through our pain, Scott Wesley Brown's "He Will Carry You" is given a worshipful read here by Talley.  Equally powerful is Talley's jazzy take Of Kirk Franklin's "My Life is in Your Hands."  The resonating organ riffs with Talley's soulful alto are just the perfect marriage to give this paean a Gospel feel.  "Behold the Lamb" gets a beautiful and lush string-led arrangement that truly is a worship experience. Unfortunately, Talley's take of Keith Getty and Stuart Townsend often covered "In Christ Alone" is a little wooden without being ingenious with a few notes far too high for Talley's somehow limited range.

When Talley described these 10 cuts as "anthems of my heart" you know she means it.  The way she breathes her life into each note, the time she takes to bring part of her story into these God-centered songs are transparently displayed here.  This is a heart-drenched album that can only come from a heart tested and have come out faithful.  "Songs in the Night" is an album that we will want to listen to again and again in our own nights.  These are songs that matter.

This HDMI cable is of EXCELLENT Quality with a beautifully braided exterior, and a taut & substantial feel throughout its length. The cable is Good and Long while offering no loss of my HDMI signal from my Family Room's DirecTV HD DVR to my Samusung Series 6000 LED Television in the back bedroom.

I someday plan on routing the cable through the attic to eliminate it from its current position of laying on the floor throughout the house.

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Question: pricy but my cats love it

Well my cats love it. One is very picky and prone to UTIs, I have tried to switch them several times  as this is a bit pricey but they eat this best.

This book was not as brutal as the last one. Well with that I mean poor Celia was not abused as much as in the last one. But, poor girls, they still have to fight for their lives.

Everyone is still shaken after what happened. But life moves on. There is a mythical stone to find and something fishy is going on.

First, the end! I liked how this ended :) and it was Celia's last book, but I like how we left her. I am happy now. After all the struggles!! But then again, her sister books are coming and I doubt bad things will stop coming after them.

There is action, romance, fear of heartbreak and promises of so much more to come. I do wonder what the big bad that is coming after them really is. Cos we have seen a lot of minions...lots of them! But what is the bigger scheme of things?...hm

Conclusion:
A good conclusion to Celia's story.

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Question: This product is really not good. It worked for a few months

This product is really not good. It worked for a few months. I tried charging it for hours, even days, and restarted it several times. It just does not work. They seem like they should be great quality, but seriously, there are way better headphone out there which I'm sure have just as great of a quality, cost less, work and charge. Don't buy this, please.

Quality is great.
Fits good.
Deal breaker for me is it looks weird because the cup is too tall proportionally speaking to the "wings" which are way too narrow.
So it is just seating there in my living room.

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Question: That chance encounter led to the blossoming of something new and beautiful for both of them

Kiss Kiss Bang by Sidney Halston gets a very high 4-star rating. I had such a blast reading this! This author knows how to perfectly mesh suspense, romance and humor into one heck of an entertaining read. Some would say that Olivia and Joeys meeting was a thing of fate. Her computer crashed and while waiting in a line going nowhere to get it fixed, its Joey to the rescue. That chance encounter led to the blossoming of something new and beautiful for both of them. And lucky for her. With a stalker on her tail, Joey couldn't have happened into her life at a better time. As the co-owner of one of the most successful security companies around, hes the perfect man to keep her and her daughter safe. Falling in love may not have been part of the plan, but it was a sweet bonus ;)

I adored Joey. He was everything I look for in a swoon-worthy hero. He was ex-military, alpha, incredibly intelligent, a hacker (I love those), sweet, considerate, charming, sexy, and his heart was in the right place. Olivia was a little harder to like, however, a lot of her resistance was understandable based on her history and the losses she already suffered. These two characters together were explosive and I loved watching them navigate their chemistry along the minefield of a five year old underfoot. It was so cute!

If you're a fan of romantic suspense with touches of sweet and funny, you need to add this book to your list! This author doesnt disappoint and her words will grab your attention from beginning to end.

Release Date: December 5, 2017
Genre: Romantic Suspense
POV: Dual - 3rd person
Heat: 4 out of 5
Type: Standalone - Book #3 of the Iron Clad Security series with character crossover

This toy is under rated, not thought of or advertised enough.  Big Trak takes a lot of analytical thinking for a child and it an absolutely a wonderful toy for kids, or big kids like me.  I highly recommend this to all.

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Question: I love this and works well in the back of My ...

I love this and works well in the back of My GMC Acadia. Recommend it highly. For people who had problems getting it to stay up on the sides I just used the suction cups (provided) to the back of the windows (3rd row seating - which I keep down for the dogs).

This is an excellent unit if you don't want an extension cord laying on the floor,  this is wall mount unit with 6 Outlets and the last Outlet it's a extension cord that extends out roughly 6 feet just enough to reach the couch for my laptop and phone charging it also has power surge protection with a button on the bottom just in case it trips. I did have problems in the beginning with installation everything is assemble straight out the box but the screw that came with the unit was too short to reach my outlet on the wall so I contacted xtendacord by email and they happily sent me a longer screw;  everything fits snug now  not wobbly or loose like before see pics for example of screw sizes. This unit is great for me it looks great on the wall.

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Question: Had to figure out sizing but once I did, I LOVE IT!

I bought this for a Harley Quinn costume.  I asked a question through Amazon about  the sizing, and the seller said to buy according to waist size.  According to their waist chart I was an XL, so I bought the XL.  Although it fit in the waist, it did not fit in the boob area, as I am on the small side.  Thankfully there was free returns so I returned it for the medium.  When I got the medium I had to let it out in the bottom and tighten the top to fit me.  FIT LIKE A GLOVE.  This is probably going to be the sexiest thing I've worn outside.  Can't wait to wear it!  And the price cannot be beat!  VERY happy!

A wonderfully well-written book on the writer's art of creating an imaginative density within the confines of plot, in order to bring added dimension to the story. While not always dealing with what I would define as subtext, as his definition is more encompassing than mine, Baxter continually brings smart ideas to the fore revealing his long experience in articulating the craft of writing. And he shows more interestingly how attention paid to the nuances of the writing adds a palpable increased appreciation to reading in general.

Some of his observations are so wonderfully right that they easily repay the price of admission, so to speak. An example:

"This collapse of distance gives the reader the frequent impression that scenes in Dostoyevsky's fiction are happening in some kind of dramatic location so close to you that you can't remove yourself from the scene. Reading Dostoyevsky is like sitting in the front row of the theater, where the actor's spit lands in your face." (p. 125)

 I can only aspire to be as good a reader as Charles Baxter is.

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Question: Johnny Smith's troubled love life continues in season four of "The Dead Zone"

I do not consider it to be a good sign that after having enjoyed commentary tracks on every third season episode of "The Dead Zone," that there are only a pair of commentary tracks to be found on the DVDs for the fourth season.  I watched the fourth season right before the premier of the show's fifth season on the USA network, so I was easily struck by the way the show ended up where it started, with the love interest of Johnny Smith (Anthony Michael Hall) paying the price for being involved with a psychic.  At the start of season four we are talking about Rebecca Caldwell (Sarah Wynter), who wants to (finally) blow away Greg Stillson (Sean Patrick Flanery) for killing her sister Rachel, while at the end it is now Miranda Ellis (Laura Harris), the daughter of Senator Harlan Ellis (Don S. Davis), and Stillson's unwilling fiance.  By now it is clear that the Stillson question is not going to be resolved until the final episode of the series, and so that plot line is going to get strung out until the very end.  There are a few episodes that move things along slowly, such as when Johnny's brightest former student invents something that fits into Armageddon ("Vanguard"), and as Rev. Purdy (David Ogden Stiers) experiences some problems with his ministry ("Saved").

Most of the season is devoted to individual cases with the main difference that being that while Johnny Smith is not a household name there are a lot of people who know who he is and believe in his powers so that he does not have to prove it time and time again (although somebody finally does ask him why he does not use his powers to get the winning lottery number).  This creates a slightly different dynamic from the first couple of seasons of the show.  Another key factor is that there is no longer an attempt to work the entire supporting cast into each and every episode.  Consequently, one week Johnny is dealing with Walt Bannerman (Chris Bruno) and Sarah (Nicole de Boer), and the next they are not around and Johnny is teamed up with Bruce Lewis (John L. Adams) again.  Sarah shows up the least, and only if she is central to the plot, as when a friend disappears ("The Collector"), Johnny finds out her favorite rock star faked his death ("The Last Goodbye"), or she visits her father ("Coming Home").  We even get to find out some things about Johnny's father that prove to be of interest ("Babble On"), but I find it somewhat surprising that they are not doing more about Johnny's son now that the truth is known.  The title sequence makes a big deal about the life Johnny has lost, but by the fourth season that really does not matter all that much anymore.

The most interesting character from the season is Alex Sinclair (Jennifer Finnigan), another psychic, who runs into Johnny in "Double Vision" and comes back for the season finale "A Very Dead Zone Christmas."  Her powers are slightly different so when a vision pops up there is often a question as to whether it is her or him, but what makes the relationship fun is that even though they are attracted to each other they know this would never, ever work, and still manage to have some fun, especially when there is an amnesiac Santa involved.  As always, the ways they come up with new and interesting ways to represent Johnny's visions , and in "Grains of Sand," where Johnny insists on taking care of the baby of an immigrant woman who dies, the visions get mixed up with daydreams.  So they keep on finding ways of making things visually interesting, even if the stories keep having to come up with obstacles to make it more difficult to Johnny to save the day.  "The Dead Zone" remains an interesting show (and USA has great promos involving Johnny Smith, Monk and the new guy from "Psych"), but it not quite as good as it was early on.  But I am going to stick around until Stillson finally goes down for good.

This book was secular, as opposed to religious. That being said, it was informative about the Song and the time and area it was written in.  I got this as my free monthly rental under Prime. I would not spend money to buy it, but was glad I read it.

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Question: Zero would be a better entry - complete Taiwanese junk - I doubt it ...

Zero would be a better entry - complete Taiwanese junk - I doubt it is stainless as it buggered the Phillips head and since I will have a hard time getting them out, I will likely find out when they rust in a few weeks - do NOT waste your money on this product - I only wish there had been a review to read before I bought it!!

Solid workhorse around the house.  Perfect for rebuilding all your gardens around the house.  Leave your pitch fork and shovels in the shed.  You won't need them with the 4 cycle.  It ripped out plenty of roots and rocks and left me with perfect planting soils.  I got done in one day what takes me several weekends.  It was easy to put together.  took me about 30 minutes to assemble. My only complaint is that the kick stand did not come with the screws needed to attach.  Otherwise I would rate this item a 5 star for sure.  Nothing disappoints more than items missing during assembly.  The Honda motor was easy to start and cranked right up after the 1st pull.  Remember to turn off the choke to keep it running smooth.  The clutch and speed control fit nice in the hand and it's easy to control.  The kill switch is out of the way now so your not accidentally turning the unit off as is previous versions.  If you have a lawn with beds that need to be revitalized, or you want to clear out a garden or maintain it, this unit is perfect.

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Question: Love, love, love these shoes.

I needed a nude pair of shoes to wear with my nude and pale pink dresses but I cant walk in super high heels they hurt my knees, these were a perfect fit and feels very comfortable to walk in. Happy customer!

Dope, phat deep dubstep.  This is the kind of music that got me into dubstep back in 2008-2009, before americans made create out of the genre.

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Question: Love isn't easy, but it's worth it!!!!

Great read!  It was fun and serious all at the same time.  Kaye Dacus is great at giving balance in the book, so that you laugh and fret right along with them.  These are great characters, and the book is full of surprises and twists.  Just when you think the road is smooth for Anne and George... Oops!  It's not!  And the conclusion?  Anne's sacrifice for George will leave you cheering!

Although I agree with some reviewers comments stating the game is short, it still is a quality game, I played a lot of FPS in my time and I got to like the shooting system with this game so much I expect it on other FPS. it's leans towards a more realistic combat style. one example of this is you can't go rambo your way through the campaign or you will die easily, hiding around rocks or walls is a must.

the multiplayer isn't there though but if you are looking for a single player experience you should try this one.

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Question: MY FEET AREN'T SO HAPPY AFTER 2 WEEKS' TRIAL.  READ REVIEWS PRIOR TO PURCHASING

UPDATE: I've worn these shoes consistently to work and for leisure. I work in a medical field (physical therapist) and am very active, on my feet. After 2 weeks of trialing this model, the shoes haven't "broken in." My feet hurt after 4 hours. For leisure (when I can take breaks & not wear weight like I do at work), these shoes feel okay. I would not buy them again. I don't know which HOKA model to buy, because I've already returned one pair. I think the company has modified the entire shoe line to be stiffer. Definitely too much $$$$ for what I got. Won't buy again.

Repeat HOKA wearer! I love HOKAs.  My first HOKAs were purchased at a shoe store, so I could get the right fit and try out this brand. When I needed a 2nd pair (originals lasted over 2 years), I couldn't find the model I liked. I purchased my 2nd pair from Amazon Prime--I tried the black, plain (Nike Rosche-looking) HOKA, but it had no arch support or other infamous HOKA features. After reading Amazon HOKA Buyer reviews, I chose THIS model.  I am VERY PLEASED with them. Similar to other recent Amazon reviews about updated HOKAs, the newer models seem a bit stiffer. I agree. HOWEVER, a little stiffer seems to support my arch/heel better.  PLUS my ankles do not 'cave inward' (inverted). The model in this photo is very light and I have no complaints. NOTE on SIZING. I consistently wear women's 7.  In HOKAs, I have to buy 6.5 (1/2 size down) - normal foot width.

Love these!  I wanted a dimmer bulb for the nightlights in my kids rooms; these are bright enough to easily see around the room but dim enough for sleeping.

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Question: They look great and fit great

These boots exceeded my expectations!  They look great and fit great...I plan on ordering another pair in black. Great buy!

Just what I was expecting, and looking for.  This will work great in my project (making fake baby formula for 'reborn' dolls- they're a huge deal with baby  doll collectors).  Quick delivery- nothing froze, and packing was done to deal with any possible spills/leaks- which didn't happen. ;)

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Question: GAMING KEYBOARD WITH GOOD LIGHTING

i really like this keyboard, check out my review on youtube https://youtu.be/HWSaSr84-xY

this is a good leyboard for gaming however i wouldn't get it for general typing.

A friend told me about this man after he'd read the GQ article upon which it's based. He argued that the man was a purist, that he would've gotten away with it if only.... Even then, just on the basis of hearing about it, I argued that the act of breaking into peoples' houses to take what you deem to be dispensable to them is not only intrusive but a disturbing pathology completely at odds with whatever peace might be gained by solitude. And that was before I found out the guy played Tetris, watched TV, listened to Rush Limbaugh and lived off a lot of mac-and-cheese.

I mean, really, what's the point, then?

I hated myself, he says, every time I broke into a house. I knew it was wrong, he says. And he did it a thousand times. What does it profit a man, if he shall lose the whole world and still not gain his soul?

If any lesson is to be gained from this experiment in extremism it's that our own minds - not those dreaded "other people" - are our greatest prison and torment. How to liberate oneself is the stuff of philosophy and/or religion and is for each person to find out for themselves.

All of the -isms touch on the virtues of solitude but also the empty chase of acquisition (and Lordy, Knight did a lot of acquiring). They also admonish us not to harm others. By inserting himself repeatedly - on his own terms, despite notes people left ("tell us what you need and we'll leave it for you") - into the lives of those dreaded "other people", by surveilling them, outsmarting them and violating THEIR private refuges - Knight certainly exhibited a malignant pathology that put me in mind of Bernie Madoff. The mixture of misanthropy and bottomless insecurity that he displays in his interviews with the author supported this impression.

What Knight did was not about solitude - just the hours spent having to spy and plot and exploit the resources of  "other people" must have taken an extraordinary amount of time and energy, as most massive deceptions do. What Finkel did - when he admits, early in the book, to having been discredited as a journalist for creating a composite subject - was not about journalism.

It was about control. Controlling the narrative, you might say. Finkel's repeated insertion of himself - both into Knight's life and the book's narrative - paralleled his subject's desperate need to hew the world to his designs.

How sad, since time spent in nature often blesses us with a better understanding of the limits of our control, the paucity of our little imaginations. Lying beneath the stars, visiting the Grand Canyon, craning one's neck to see the top of a sequoia - people say "it puts things in perspective." It teaches us respect - of our right size and our relation to the universe and each other.

Like it or not - we're all connected. In the thin, middle sections, Finkel touches on themes of solitude, self-reliance, and purism. Like others have noted, there's still something missing - something the author and his subject don't seem to have ever stumbled upon in the woods. Maybe that thing is the cultivation of respect - for ourselves, each other and for the world we all must share.

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Question: Interesting twist and turns

A good clean read with many twists and turns. I enjoyed the historical setting of this book. I recommend it to this who enjoy clean reads.

Thought provoking sections with practical ideas to consider.

The following quote from the preface sums it up:
Discovery consists of seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what nobody has thought.  -- Albert von Szent-Gyorgyi

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Question: Seems to be good quality!

Has worked out very well so far. Have not had any issues with the thread coming undone or anything. I got the smallest. 6.7 in., and they work for my daughter's small wrists, but I would likely go with the next size up next time. They both have very small wrists and these fit just shy of too snug with 4 charms on.

This could be a nice camera but I do not know. The menus are Japanese only and there is no way to change them. What a waste of money. A camera you cannot use because you have no idea what it says.

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Question: Tasty gluten-free cookies

These are very yummy. They only make 18 small cookies for around 5 dollars. Are better than cookies with gluten though.

I love the fit and feel.  It is women's sizing not the Jr. teen slim fit that you normally find in these light weight coats.

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Question: Solid bell for the money

Sturdy, well made bell for bicycles. It produces a very bright, loud, and clean sound,a nd looks great on my wife's old Schwinn Collegiate.

I bought this printer 6/02 and used approx 500 pages of paper, I simply love it, it prints circles around Epsons and HPs I have had in the past.  Black and white printing is blazing fast, on par with mid grade laser printers I've used when printing pages from acrobat and plain text, slower with b/w pictures or any shading.  High quality color pictures take time, but look excellent when finished.  Works great for T-shirt heat transfers.  Both ink cartridges (color and black) are easy to refill if need be, my original cartidges that came with the printer lasted around 5 months....you'll never get that with the "sample cartidges" in HP printers.
The voice can be annoying "Printing started..." especially when late-night printing, but can be easily disabled in the configuration program.
Paper Jams: none yet :)
Granted, I normally don't print from DOS so I don't know of any issues with that as mentioned in a previous post.  Also, I don't notice the CPU usage go crazy as mentioned.
I use it with the following:
Windows XP Pro SP1
P4 2.4GHZ with HT
2x256MB Corsair
MSI 865PE Neo2

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Question: Nice mug, not stainless steel inside though

This is a nice mug... looks very sharp.  The Boise State Medallion on it is high quality, and we have gotten several compliments. Be advised that the inside of the travel mug is plastic, not stainless steel.

This isn't necessarily a bad review of the product, but I bought them as a replacement to underpad liners for a baby changing pad and they have no absorbency. They are waterproof, but the wetness will just pool on the pad. Don't believe the reviews that say that you should use these instead of underpads. Also couldn't return them, so have 400+ dental bibs that I can't use. Lesson learned.

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Question: Great for first books for babies!

Overall, these books are great first books for babies.  My daughter is 10 months old and loves them.  (Her brother is a little over two years old and he likes them too.)  The pages are easy for her to turn and she'll pull these books off the shelf and turn the pages all by herself.  The illustrations are bright and hold her attention and she like to explore the textures.  The books are well made for touch and feel style books and seem to be holding up well.  There are six sentences per book.  The cover is the beginning of the book and there are five additional two-page spreads.  This book has a fluffy tail, rough paws, woolly tail, shiny eyes, wrinkled nose, and soft ears.  I do wish there weren't two sentences about tails in this one, and I find the shiny eyes unimpressive because they don't feel or look significantly different from the rest of the page.  That's the only reason this isn't a five star book.

While the idea of a werefox surrounded by werewolves was interesting and some of the werefox's behaviors as a human reflecting the "prey" mentality were neat, the overall story was just a little too flawed to get a break-even rating.  First, the dialogue was really hokey and not well done.  The author wrote dialogue in such a way that the characters spoke in proper sentences as if they were dictating a journal article.  People don't actually say "I am not" when "I'm not" will suffice, and "you should not" tends to become "you shouldn't," etc.  This may sound picky, but it really makes the dialogue sound clunky and mechanical.  And the werefox said "I am little fox" so many times that it made me want to gouge my eyes out.  Also, while I approve of what the author tried to do with the primary relationship, the romance was incredibly forced and I found the notion that these two characters would want to be together to be kind of ridiculous.  Except for being lesbians and were-creatures, the two have nothing in common and spend the majority of the book having the exact same argument over and over.  The main plot was predictable and the anti-climactic climax happened with about 20% of the book left to go, so the reader gets a couple chapters of epilogue before finally ending.  This book could have been half the length without losing any real content.  I think that if the author worked on more naturalistic dialogue that this would still creep up to a three-star effort, but right now it doesn't feel like it was worth the money with so many cheaper straight-to-ebook options out there for less.

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Question: Beautiful reassurance and comfort for the Weary Parent

Oh, the dreams we have as parents.  We pray for beautiful, bright and vibrant children with endless potential.  Disabilities and imperfections aren't ever considered.  They're for people we don't know- not  a part of our world.  But what if God has different plans?  What if part of His plan involves heartache?  Catherine Campbell has walked this road and through her beautiful book, Under the Rainbow, she shares the remarkable story.  I promise that it will touch your heart like no other book ever has before.  It will make you think, it will make you laugh and cry, and you'll view the world differently.  It's a precious comfort for the weary parent- in fact it's an encouragement to all parents.

I still can't get over the grace and loving spirit that is Catherine Campbell.  She is honest and utterly human as she tells the story of her three children.  Her two precious daughters, Cheryl and Joy, never spoke or walked and required constant care their entire lives.  Oh, but she adored them.:)  She and her husband didn't understand why God chose this for them but they never doubted, though the days were long and the challenges seemed endless.  How my heart ached for their trials while at the same time I was rejoicing in the grace that God placed upon them!  Under the Rainbow is an absolute blessing of a book...

replaces one that was stolen. works as good as it can. good starter unit.

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Question: Fantastic way to wake up!

I bought this on a whim, and wasn't really sure if I was going to keep it. My wife instantly said it looks like a toilet brush holder. So, while it doesn't match our home decor, it DOES do exactly what is promised. I tried it for a week, and every single day I woke up actually feeling happier, and not so groggy. I am hooked, and it's definitely staying in our house.

Minor complaints- I wish you could set 2 different alarm times. It also can get quite warm, maybe future models can use tinted LED's.

Pros- It REALLY WORKS as advertised! I like the design of the snooze switch too.

Cute little stamp set. Great for little hands!

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Question: Too bad my CEO didn't have this as required reading for ...

Too bad my CEO didn't have this as required reading for the company.  I think we could be more successful.  Great read!

Bought it as a gift. It is stinkin adorable. The paintbrush pen is an added touch!

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Question: Good price. Perfect quality. No reason not to like it!

I was glad to find this but a little further research revealed I could have ordered from Monoprice for less and gotten sooner.  But it seems it does what it's supposed to and seems well built.

Read it cover to cover the day it arrived... about 3 days after my daughter was born.
Should be required reading for first-time moms!
Laughed out loud in every chapter; a needed commiseration for a sleep-deprived & scared new mom!
Dawn Dais is a genius.

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Question: Grandma and grandpas legacy.

A well written history of genetics starting with Mendel.  Siddhartha gives credit to many overlooked scientests who played vital roles in genetic discoveries.

Three players who are absolute masters of their craft.  Recorded as a last tribute by and for the late Mike Auldridge, who brought the Dobro from that of a supporting role to that of a headliner in multiple musical genre's. His tremendous influence will live on.

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Question: I'm VERY disappointed in this strange plot twist

I read the top review, and assume the two under that are similar. I completely devoured the first four books. I am only a quarter of the way through this one, and based on what I've read of the book and the top review, I'm actually going to put this down. I'm VERY disappointed in this strange plot twist, and the fact that, based on the other reviews, the story lends little or nothing to the story as it ended in book four. I've no desire to spend any more time on this, which is disappointing to say the least. I do fervently hope Firebrand will give us the satisfaction we didn't get in this book. Fingers crossed for February....

Not taking away anything from the people IN the doc. The production and the music sucked the life out of the story and really destroyed what could be a good film. Whomever made this should not make anymore films.

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Question: They are better than nothing

They are better than nothing. The closures  are kinda sloppy loose.
I couldn't help but wonder if they wern't knock-offs.

This review is for the VOD low budget slasher flick DECEPTION and not the Hugh Jackman film
with the same title. Most of the reviews posted here are for the Jackman film. The teaser
hits you with the super models meet serial killer line. Aleksandra Eriksson has the looks
of a super model but also the same acting chops. Kathy Ireland is Katherine Hepburn compared
to this woman. The film looks good and is well made but the storyline and the acting just
does not cut it. I find this flick not even worth the low VOD rental price.

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Question: Respect for the Office of the Presidency

This book offers an excellent insight for those struggling with negative feelings towards the incoming "president" and the belief that we should respect the institution that implies that we owe the president more respect than we owe other Americans.

The author's enthusiasm for the topic is obvious throughout the book. He supplies an in-depth analysis of various aspects and the reader is taken on a journey through detailed progression. As evidenced by stories, which may at times clutter the page, they also breathe life into what is considered by many to be a dull subject. The author's perspective is captured by concrete examples and content, which at worst is hampered by a familiar Trump quality which is to say it, repeat it, say it again.

Don't expect a lightning bolt of dramatically new material. This book delivers through proven wisdom and some thought-provoking examples. It makes for an excellent bedside table reference book. The poorly educated might say the overrated, lyin', crooked author comes down very, very hard, on the boiled ham in a wig.

David King's new book is a most appropriate work to mark the death of "Respect the Office of the Presidency", a common belief, but one at odds with the democratic spirit. The author's point of view supports my plans to excessively belittle, mock, criticize, disparage, jeer, sneer, make snarky comments, find fault, pooh-pooh even mild accomplishments and post highly offensive inappropriate memes.

The case looks great and certainly protects the iPad from small drops and scratches when stowed, but the system used to allow the iPad to stand by itself is very weak as just the slightest movement or any attempt to use the side or front buttons causes it to fall flat. Either the ridges used to hold the iPad in place need to be taller or there needs to be a velcro or magnetic option to hold it in place.

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Question: I wanted an extra hoop so I could be hooping ...

I wanted an extra hoop so I could be hooping another project while one was embroidering.  Fits and works great

I simply love these protective credit card cases and have ordered them for all my kids as well! They are beautiful as well as safe!

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Question: I loved the nonlinear format and everything about this book

Had me hooked from beginning to end. I loved the nonlinear format and everything about this book! great writing, great characters, and a subtle romance that never took over the actual plot and character development

Got this for my mom. I buy lots of refurbished things, never had any trouble with them, and I love the savings. My mom on the other hand was leery of buying one that isn't brand new. Bottom line, saved over $100 buying this one and cannot tell it isn't brand new.

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Question: A superb book got better!

It is rare that one can improve what is already a superb book, but Jamshid Gharajedaghi has managed to just do that in the third edition. I got it last night through Fed. Ex and got to review it right away. The preface is touching, more so with passing of Dr. Ackoff. The additional chapters in design capture the current rage and popularity of the concept and offers fundamental and sound principles for dealing the current "MESS" facing our social systems (our country and the global economy.)  Written by one of the most brilliant minds and systems thinker of our time, the book, while difficult to comprehend, and requires many re-read to capture its essence, is only one manifestation of years of systems practice and experience of the author.  In the age of fad and annual business best sellers, the book is a refreshing insight for dealing with complex business and social problem and dissolving them for a more desirable future

Fantastic little pulleys which I now have three of. I use them as snatch blocks for pulling down fairly big trees (pulling them down vs. cutting them down, using the tree's length of trunk to leverage the stump out). Easy to use, smooth action and agreeably stout for my purposes using Dyneema synthetic rope. Used properly, the mechanical advantage (or ease to winch) becomes substantial.

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Question: Not fancy; basic garbage

A lot of swearing and shoot-him-up garbage. The main character is washed up and continues to reap in the money for making 'B' movies. Would not recommend this movie. I rate this movie as 'fair'.

I have ordered this hoodie in many colors in the past for my dog. This particular hoodie was either missized online or runs small. Just the pink, not any of the other colors. Fits more like a medium.

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Question: Great Product, Minimal drawbacks

Let me start this off by mentioning a few things I immediately disliked.

1. As many others have described, the USB cable is far too short to be of any use and the housing for the micro-USB socket is seated deeply into the device, which makes it exceedingly difficult to use any other micro-USB cable to connect the device to a computer. It's relatively clear that this is supposed to be a selling point for the "optional" wireless module which Wacom REALLY expects you to buy, but I suppose that's marketing.

2. The textured surface makes it difficult to draw very thin lines accurately, much like the grain of paper (after which, I presume, the tablet surface is modeled). Furthermore, I hear a LOT about people's nibs being worn down by friction, so I purchased a plastic coverlet for the surface, which has worked marvelously. I've used it for about 3 hours now and painting on the plastic feels much better.

3. Some of the parts seem to be made as a joke; for instance, the "pen holder" attached to the top of the tablet. It's more of a loose flap of fabric. I would greatly prefer a standalone pen stand.

4. The drivers crash on occasion, but I have since discovered that they can be restarted through Services.

All of that being said, the tablet is essentially perfect for creating digital art. It is marketed as a device for "unprofessional" work, but it easily has the functionality to create extremely high-quality pieces of art. As an artist who works with almost exclusively digital media, I can say without any sort of prevarication that this is probably the most useful tablet I have purchased as yet. The construction of the device's components is solid, the pen movements and pressure sensitivity are instantaneous (as far as human senses can discern), the pen buttons have a very satisfying click (right-clicking in the art program I use is critical to color picking), the express keys can be programmed to do nearly anything (and I mean anything), the touch functionality works well (and has many interchangeable features, i.e. pointer acceleration, double-tap speed, etc.), there are no lag-induced interruptions to workflow, and the size of the surface is just large enough to be useful without forcing you to sweep your arm across the desk to draw a line.

On a final note: in my opinion, doubling the pressure sensitivity with some of the higher-end Wacom tablets means almost nothing in terms of precision, mostly because the human hand can't be that precise to begin with. 1024 levels should be sufficient for any type of general art project. (I can attest to this after having owned a 2048-level tablet; the difference is noticeable to an extent, but not even close to critical.)

IN summation, if you are a digital artist (established or aspiring), a hobbyist, a photo retouching specialist, or even just somebody who is vaguely interested in either art or computing, you should definitely own one of these.

Having taken the AP Latin: Literature test with Catullus-Horace, I strongly recommend this book to prepare for the Horace portion of the test.  Even though a page may have twice as many notes as actual text, helping with vocabulary and grammar, the book is a manageable size because it contains only those Odes which may be on the AP test.  The notes themselves are large enough to be seen, unlike many other texts, and they are numbered by corresponding line in the Latin poetry for easy correlation.
  With an introduction that describes not only the historical context of the poems, Horace's biography, but also Horace's style of writing, the book ALSO has maps of the places described in the poems--further helping to put the poems in context with the rest of the Ancient world.  Moreover, a preface to each ode describes the underlying themes, which is extremely helpful in preparing for the essay portion of the AP test.
  Of course, besides understanding the context of the poems, students also have to be able to scan the meters of the odes themselves, and the book has a clear and helpful explanation of different meters in the back, listing which poems are written in each meter.
  Overall, Ronnie Ancona's edition of Horace's odes and Satire 1.9 is an excellent, comprehensive review for the AP test.  A final symbol of its usefulness can be seen in the reprinting of each poem in the back of the book, only without notes, so that students can be sure that they will be able to scan, translate, and analyze these odes on the AP test without any help.  From Horace's life and style to the themes he writes about, this book covers every aspect of the poetry to help students gain a fuller understanding of this poet laureate of Rome.

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Question: Poor Spoken Directions

Bought this for my parents in California, and they loved it. Until they tried the spoken directions. The text-to-speech struggled with Spanish names in and around San Jose, causing no end of missed turns and confusion. Replaced with a Garmin nvi 260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator.

The Alpha Anthology, is so far the best port of any Street Fighter collection. It includes five games (SF Alpha, Alpha 2, Alpha 2 Gold, Alpha 3, and Gem Fighter), as well as two unlockable games (Hyper SF Alpha and a "bonus" version of SF Alpha 3).
The graphics and music of the five titles are perfect, just like the original arcade games themselves. If you have a wide-aspect ratio TV, you'll be treated to full arcade goodness - if not, you can modify the aspect ratio so that it fits a standard TV. Controls are also flawless, much like those of the Anniversary Collection.
The unlockable games are as follows:
"bonus" SF Alpha 3: It's SF Alpha 3 with more fighting styles, and all (most?) the Street Fighter characters, drawn Alpha-style. This includes characters that have never before made it into Alpha games - like Balrog and Fei Long, and some that are brand new. When played alone, this game is very difficult.
Hyper SF Alpha: Very similar to SF Alpha 3 (in fact, I'm not sure what the exact differences are, in terms of gameplay), but can only be played against another opponent. Includes the same characters as "bonus" SFA3.
In addition, all Alpha games include a Versus mode with full win/loss tallying, a Dramatic Battle mode - in which two players (Human/Human or Human/CPU) simultaneously take on a single CPU player and a Survival mode, which places you against opponent after opponent, refilling only a portion of your life bar after each match.
To sum it up, the Alpha Anthology is the best SF collection Capcom has released. Here's to hoping that the Darkstalkers and Marvel series will follow a similar suit.

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Question: sturdy and attractive end table for any contemporary space

A very functional, sturdy and attractive end table for any contemporary space.
Price is GREAT!!!!
Piece of cake to assemble.

For the price ... jackpot.
I liked it so much, I ordered another after 2 weeks.

Good for them and especially their teeth. Love it for a change.

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Question: A Fantatsic Ending To an Extraordinary Series

Tiffany Reisz's end to The Original Sinners series does not disappoint. The Queen is a look into the years when Eleanor became Nora, Queen of the Underground. In this novel, we get the full scope of Nora and King's relationship and how the two truly love one another. We get to see King create the woman who rules the Underground. We get to see Soren struggle with Nora's new found freedom, in every sense of the word. And we get to see Nora struggle with finding herself.

Once again, Tiffany is the Queen of storytelling. Superb writing, perfect story flow, extraordinary character and story arcs. The way she weaves a story is undoubtedly captivating. There is no other author like her and her writing talent is beyond amazing. Ms. Reisz doesn't just make you fall in love with these characters, she makes you want their story to end perfectly, give them their HEA, no matter how nontraditional their relationships are. She pulls you along, where you feel as if you're right there, inside the story with the characters. There isn't a time you're not reading this novel, asking, where is she taking me? And you continue to read because you just have to know where you're being led. Thank you Tiffany for The Original Sinners. A series that can be read time and time again and never become tiresome and where each time a reader revisits, will fine something they missed previously. An absolutely brilliant series.

I've LOVED Bob & Ziggy FOREVER!!! I purchased this CD when it was 1st Released in 1999 & STILL listen to it today!  If you are a TRUE MARLEY FAN; then you will appreciate and overstand that this eclectic group of artists RESPECT & will expose new listeners to Mr. Marley's light.  Everyone from a ROOTS DREAD to a Metal Head should own this CD.

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Question: Perfect bag for 13 inch MacBook

I just received this bag and I think it will be perfect for my 13 inch MacBook.  It is lightweight, but very sturdily built.  You can use it as a bag with the vertical end carrying handle or a backpack.  If you don't want to use it as a backpack, the padded straps secure away in a zipped compartment.

  There are at least five separate zippered compartments including the main one for the MacBook.  With the other compartments, there is plenty of room for a peripheral hard drive, your AC adaptor, CDs.  There's even a waterbottle holder on the side.

  It is by no means a bulky bag with too much stuff.  It's perfect if you just want to carry your laptop in it.  I am very happy with the quality of this product.

  Also, you will notice that it is half the price of many of the other bags for the 13 inch MacBook.  I give it my highest recommendation.

The case arrived well before promised. Loved the design on the case, however it did not fit my iPad mini. It only snaps in on one side.

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Question: The Captive, not captivating

I very rarely write reviews but I just had to with this story. I thought the idea was original, however the delivery was poor at best and very confusing. One thing that bugs me when movies make the plot unbelievable, when you scratch your head thinking well I would never do that. When movies imitate real life (vs. sci-fi, or supernatural, etc.) you tend to root for characters that portray choices you would make if under a certain situation. Its when the plot portrays character events no human being in their right mind would do that becomes for me very frustrating. Finally, the plot is drawn out and very slow moving, not deserving of a "Thriller" genre.

This review has a wealth of information at over 600 pages. Everything is as advertised. I thought since I bought this book I would not have to use the Internet for walk throughs, but I was wrong. I still have to occasionally google something bc it's not labeled in the index. There is a section in the book labeled side quests, but it is 80 pages and the first time I tried to look up a side quest by name, it wasn't in the index, I don't want to have to look through 80 pages to find something that takes 5 seconds to google.

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Question: Boker products can be either great or terrible

Boker products can be either great or terrible.  In the past there has been little consistency, but the "Decade" models seem to be a step toward "great".  I have four of the Decade models and the fit & finish on them has been consistently good.  This Decade Vanquish is superb, so I'm quite happy.  You could easily make this a "user", but it's almost too pretty for that.

Bought this as a baby gift.  It was really soft and crazy cute.  The mother-to-be loved it!  The color is a very light blue with white poka dots and would work for a boy or girl since it is an elephant.  I would buy it again.

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Question: Terrible experience. And I expended all afternoon trying to ...

Awfull. The big skillet was broken and the big pot was so damaged (sunken) on the side that it is impossible to place the lid on it. Terrible experience. And I expended all afternoon trying to fit the products in the box to returning it.

In a small college town, a body is found floating in the river. Local newspaper reporter, Molly, a mother and wife just emerging from a difficult period of depression after losing her second child very late in her pregnancy,is called in to cover the story.

Usually a human interest reporter, Molly is thrown into this situation as a last resort when none of the more seasoned reporters are available. She stumbles a little in the
 beginning but ends up not only breaking the story but discovering truths she never suspected. In this small town filled with secrets and hidden loyalties, Molly learns that things are not what they seem.

I highly recommend this book. In addition to the plot, I also enjoyed the characters. They were well developed and believable but what I liked most was that even the 'good' characters had faults and most of the 'bad' characters had some redeemable qualities to them (except one and when you read the book, you will know which one I'm talking about).

And the ending was NOT what I was expecting. I did not see that coming! Read it and see!

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Question: Pual Loeb Disavows over 20 years of his own methods

I have had several dogs that have been trained using Paul Loeb's 1974-5 book, "Paul Loeb's Complete Book of Dog Training". The methods taught in that book produced companions that were incredibly well trained  and behaved. In fact, many people, includuing my Veterinarians constantly  commented on what a well behaved and loving dog I had.
I recently read  Paul's newest book and was astounded to find him discrediting his own  methods!!! Is it now the fact that his prior methods were invalid? and if  so, how could his past methods produce such well behaved companions,  including his own Weimeraner, Plum, for whom he constantly praised, as did  the likes of Mike Douglas and other celebs.
It would be one thing for him  to create an evolution in technique, but when he invalidates his own past  methods, when they undoubtedly worked well, one has to wonder if he's doing  it to just sell books!.  I suggest buying his original, and in my opinion,  best works.

This is a great high quality set, but as others have mentioned that some of the utensils feel like a piece broke off inside. For me the pasta scooper came damaged with a piece broken off inside (makes noise if you move or shake it)

Customer service said they couldn't send a single utensil and gave me the option of sending another kit or issuing a full refund. I took the refund and got to keep the set, so I can't complain. Overall would buy again

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Question: A European Call to Arms

This slender book with its fetching cartoon cover and provocative title caught my eye as I want to read about Germany's role in the Euro crises from a German perspective. What I read was akin to an American reading the Nation or listening to Amy Goodman's Democracy Now on the radio . . . but bundled up in soft porn Marxist bunting calling for adherence to a complete European transformation, "to abandon the antiquated notion of national sovereignty and realize that sovereignty can only be regained on a Europe-wide basis - through cooperation, consultation and negotiation," and a confrontation with "the resistance of the narrow-minded, orthodox defenders of the nation-state and on behalf of Europe."

Appealing to the "precariat," Beck's term for the Europe's wounded middle class, he relates his call to his thesis that much of Europe's society is now risk sensitive, or as he terms "the risk society" and it must escape the anxiety of the age.

The German economic policies of Angela Merkel towards the miscreant Southern European PIGS are Merkiavellian," as in "Machiavellian,"(get the pun!) and smack of enforced German asceticism and the Protestant work ethic as  in "[s]uffering purifies."  Beck's writing can be described as sociologically heavy,  but the book is an entertaining short read as long as one understands its political bent.

This is a great EDC or in my case "Daddy Bag"............I have it on me everyday with my kid and at work!

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Question: This is the second time I purchased these cups for ...

This is the second time I purchased these cups for bachelorette trips.  This way everyone gets to pick their color, they write their name on the peel-off "hello my name is _______" sticker and this way drinks don't get spilled, or only 1/2 consumed and left behind because no one knows who's cup it was.  ;)

Trevor Page has done it again!  His new book MySQL is the book you want to have if you are a newbie or if you just need a reference book.  Trevor has always been thorough and easy to understand in all of his books and videos.  So do yourself a favor and get this book for your library.

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Question: the only thing is when I put it in the ...

the only thing is when I put it in the freezer it bent, but I guess I should have expected it...

I have to wash my hands a lot for work and this is my favorite hand lotion after a long day. Works like magic and makes my hands feel really good.

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Question: Not a puzzle for pacifists or cowards

This puzzle really can effect you when you finish it so make sure you like battle scenes. The cut is the same as O Night Divine which is from the Indiana press. I thought the puzzle was very difficult.  I basically had to solve the puzzle one row at a time.

The storyline is cute...meeting your soul mate while dating someone else.  I wish there had been more of the character development than scenery description.  A few things in the book had me confused.  Leo is shown to know both Rebecca and Brett well, however, he sets them up.  Leo should have known they weren't right.  Michael seemed to know Brett better than Leo and those two weren't really friends.  Little things like that left me wondering and wanting something.

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Question: Overblown magnficence

Handel would certainly find something he didn't expect in this the granddaddy of all recordings of Messiah  bigness! The incomparable Philadelphia Orchestra under Eugene Ormandy and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir blow this piece right to glory. It is likely considered an inauthentic interpretation considering all those musicians, but it is great fun. However, with all its thunder the moment that knocks me into next week is Eileen Farrells first note attack on He Shall Feed His Flock. If you want to know what an angel sounds like, get this recording and taste heaven.

Writing and erasing works fine, but it kept falling off of our fridge.  After having it about a month, the magnets on the back of it completely came off, so we had to find stronger ones to glue on.

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Question: Great reminder everyday of who God is.

Just a great daily reading. Shines a light on how God feels about you and your situations. I looked forward to this daily reading.

Best socks on the planet!  Outlasts all the knockoff wannabes!  Keeps feet warm in the cold weather and dry in the humid summer months.  What more do you want?  Comfortable for me means I don't  ever think about 'em, Thai is, until I wear something else for a change and then I notice the huge difference.  I tell my wife and family, "Get me Smartwool for Xmas or my birthday or don't bother..."

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Question: Keeps Security Issues in Perspective

While I am a 'johnny come lately' to Gavin's book, his reputation
in the busines of national and personal security is widely respected by the U.S. Government, and the high profile celebrities who seek his service, and have openly credited him with saving their life.
 DeBecker writings on security appear to me to be an effort that keeps the 'wild security problem' we have in context. For many that read alone is worth the book.
 This is not a time for imagination---- Gavin distinguishes the
two.

Makes online sales and shipping easier with a touch of personality... wish the bubble lining were plumper! I usually still have to wrap items in paper or bubble wrap in addition to using the envelope

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Question: Although there are some good points in this book its overall thesis that positive ...

Although there are some good points in this book its overall thesis that positive thoughts are not beneficial can easily be proven wrong:

I will give one simple example using the disease of cancer (since this is the main focus in the start of the book).

Negative thought patterns increases the risk of cancer through the following three mechanism:

1. Negative thoughts and thinking creates a negative spiral and lower the body's immune system: This happens when the negative thinking patterns and thoughts provoke increased release of adrenaline and cortisol and similar chemicals by the brain. These chemicals, although often helpful in the short-term, have wide-ranging long-term negative effects on the nervous and immune systems. (Stress, for example, can over-activate the immune system, resulting in an increased risk of autoimmune diseases such as arthritis and multiple sclerosis. Skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, hives and acne also may worsen, and stress can trigger asthma attacks).

2. A poor immune system leads to more inflammation and infections in the body.

3. Infections and inflammation in the body are the main causes of cancer.

Ergo: Negative thinking and moods over time -> Cancer

A happy group of singers doing pretty well with their presentation. They miss the energy and excitement of Ernie Haas and Signature Sound or the old Stamps Quartet, but for a pleasant evening of southern gospel, this is okay. Over the years there have been quite a few different versions of this vocal band and this is the latest. Wish it was stronger and more vibrant, but it is pleasant to listen to.

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Question: Seller preemptively contacted me to ensure a satisfied purchase. Prior to opening the package for my ...

Seller preemptively contacted me to ensure a satisfied purchase.  Prior to opening the package for my full sized mattress, I replied back with a question regarding mattress depth and early morning the next business day received a reply.  For those wondering, this mattress encasement will work fine on a 9" deep full mattress, with some slack.  If anything, it made putting the encasement easier alone than described in these reviews.

I do notice a crinkling sound while moving on my bed now, which may be due to the loose fit of the encasement for my mattress.  Product made from light material but seems good quality.  I would recommend it and the seller to others.

Excellent quality works as described. I used this to make a custom action camera motorcycle mount. Could not be happier.

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Question: definitely different from va, but Sydney And rose are

Not the same person. I am impressed at the way Meed captured two different characters with such depth so well. For the people complaining about her not being like rose.... It would be awful if she made them alike. Sydney is her own character and Meed kept true to how she was in the first books.

I've been a fan of Young Noble since I heard him on the Makaveli album.  Whats funny is that he was the last member of the Outlawz, spent the least amount of time with Pac of anyone in the group most likely, and he reps the crew the hardest.  This is a great album, with a few songs I do skip, but there are plenty of sick verses and solid production to warrant a purchase.  The title track's lyrics aren't the greatest, but there are others that make up for it.  "dealing with the pain", "God got my back", "real life", "emancipation", "easy come easy go", "the price", "today is my day", "count me out", and "start from scratch" are all sick as hell and make the album worth getting.  Noble speaks the truth as always, and calls on his inner Pac for much of this album.  Its a must have, bottom line.

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Question: This smaller re-cast is every bit as 'Wonderful' as the original larger version. Gorgeous sculpt, vibrant paint job. A+++!!!

When the larger version of this statue came out, I missed out on it because it was rather expensive and I was younger. As it turned out, I would miss out on the initial release of this one as well. But then one day our local comic shop was having a 50% off sale on EVERYTHING in the store, and I was able to pick this beauty up for a mere $80! I was delighted, and this smaller casting of the larger original is IDENTICAL in every way. It's very detailed, from the look of Wonder Woman right down to the wrinkles in the blue cloth that the weapons and shield are propped up on. Even now, as it's value continues to rise, it is a bargain well worth the price. I have a great many Wonder Woman statues and figures, and this remains one of the most amazing. If you add her to your collection, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
  Thanks for your time folks.
  Sincerely, R.A. McDowell

I love Liane Moriarty's style of story telling!  Well written book with great twists!  Very easy read!  Cant wait for her next book.

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Question: Now my EDC (Every Day Carry)

I have a frighteningly large amount of knives. My former go to, always in my pocket, was a Spyderco Endura serrated. This replaced it. I flipped the pocket clip so it carries point up, but other than that, it was perfect out of the box. This is considering I also have a SOG Trident B000IXDIOE (too bulky), a Spyderco Byrd Cara Cara B004U6OC2W (Nice but too heavy), a Boker ceramic knife, great but too brittle for every day use B003XA3CZE A Scrade Viper out the front assist, too illegal for every day carry B007HA72PC a CRKT, underwhelming in every way B0017UV9W0 and a carbon steel Opinel No 7 B000UV4NUW which I LOVE but doesn't have a clip.

Tried some of the recipes and they turned out perfect especially if you use Swerve as the sweetener. Great for gluten free diets.

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Question: Not bad, but not good either....

Not a bad product, overall, though not in the same class with a good-quality Amaretto liqueur.  The flavor is thin: it has no overtones or undertones, nothing to linger on the tongue.  In fact, it tastes exactly as though someone simply mixed some almond extract with a touch of vanilla, and I can certainly do that for myself at far less cost.  I had hoped to find something I could use in lieu of Amaretto because I don't always like to have alcohol and sugar when I'm in a mood for Amaretto flavor, but this isn't the answer.  It's good to have on hand for emergencies, as when I run out of the real thing, but I don't use it if I can help it and I won't be buying it again.  Again, it isn't bad, just boring.

Summary: This item was shipped fast and worked great...until 1 day after the return policy expired.

I ordered this item 11/18 and received it 11/20.  Right out of the box it was able to transmit my iPhone 5s's music and calls as well as provided a handy stand to control the phone within arms reach.  I was so excited about it I recommended it to friends.  Then came February. It's like the transmitter stopped emitting a signal powerful enough for the radio to pick up.  I have tried numerous FM channels with the same result.  It's a bummer because I really liked this unit.

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Question: comfort without the pounds

Satisfy your cravings in a healthy way. Includes mains, side dishes, desserts, snacks and breakfasts to indulge without affecting your health adversely. Sound common sense from the man who wants to keep us all healthy. The recipes will help you cut back on sugar, increase fibre in the diet, boost nutrient intake, help with choosing the right fats and generally reduce calorie intake. We all know we need to do it, but often it looks so unappetising. Jonny has worked with nutritionist Jeanette Bessinger to produce delicious meals. One downside - recipes with photos please, there are too few photos here. This review first appeared on Karen Platt's book review website.

LOVE LOVE LOVE these socks. I might have to buy 3 more sets - the kids have their eyes on these socks - they're that cute! Part of me hates hiding these socks under slacks.

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Question: My wife likes it.  If Momma's happy, we're all happy ;)

My wife had a Ballistic brand case on her Galaxy S3 and she really liked it, so she wanted the same brand for her new HTC One M8.
It doesn't add a lot of bulk to the phone, which is definitely a plus.  Also, it is rather slick, so it should still slide easily into/out of your pocket.
She has dropped the phone a couple times and this case has provided adequate protection, which is to say that the phone suffered no damage.
Recommended.

Bought 3.  2 are garbage after less than 6 months.  Lost pictures and data.  Only 1 still works, but after the other 2 quite working I'm afriad to use it.

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Question: Great quality - sticker issue

I have been looking for a high quality canner for some time after years of settling for less. This one costs nearly twice as much as the spotted enamel ones available at the big box stores, but the reviews were good - except for the giant, sticky label (more on that later) - so I opted for it.
Amazon delivered it before the promised date (as usual!) and I used it yesterday to make Meyer lemon marmalade.  I have a high performance gas range and even then, it took some time to get all that water up to boiling.  A tip - start your water before you think you'll need it to boil and you should be fine.  The rack is sturdy and kept my jars level as I lowered them into the pot and kept them level throughout the canning process.  The lid is heavy and is vented.  Steam began to come out on the sides of the lid, so I lowered the flame (as the manufacturer suggested) and it worked fine.
Now on to that stinking, sticky, giant label.  There is little I like less than paying for an item and dealing with a nasty label.  Evidently the company has read the reviews and attempted to deal with the problem - not by finding alternatives suggested in past reviews but by adding a card with instructions on removing the monsterous offender.  The card instructed me to use a hair dryer and aim it at the edge of the label as I slowly pulled it off.  It took nearly ten minutes to do it, but it worked rather well, leaving only a few small areas of residual stickem.
It would have been a five star if the manufacturer had remedied the situation by using a paper hang tag or non-stick label.

I don't know how to rate this. It's not the product per say for my 2-star rating, but the smell of it. It smells like it was made in a place where all the employees smoke. If you have that family member where you might have left a shirt at their house and they smoke constantly inside. You pick up the shirt and no matter how many times you wash the shirt it still smells. Well...that's how this was. Either it was made in a place where people smoke or someone returned who smoke and they repackaged it and sent it to me. Either way, I'm highly allergic to cigarette/cigar smoke and no way can put this near my bed.

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Question: One can never have too many, or too long, a cord

A longer Iphone cord is a must have in my house. I have yet to see if it is going to wear through in the same spot that all my other cords have worn through but it is definitely worth the money.

Every power washer needs this convenient solution in the northeast

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Question: and it shrank my waste and got things back into place very quickly

The value for this is unbeatable.  It does the exact same thing as the bellefit or the belly bandit for a fraction of the price.  I started wearing it a few days after giving birth, and it shrank my waste and got things back into place very quickly.  I wore it for about 6 weeks until I was able to start working out.  It's not comfortable, but postpartum recovery sucks no matter what, so it's really not a big deal.  I would highly recommend this product!

Blanket looks fine, but the packaging is all beat up and I'm planning on giving it as a gift.  I don't see the book light in the box either, so unless it is wrapped up in the middle of the blanket - I don't think it's in there.

***Note - I am editing my review.  I just went back and looked at the description and it says that the book light isn't included.  I don't remember reading that when I purchased the item, but it very well could have been there before. It may have been helpful to put that somewhere where it would be a little more obvious.  I  wouldn't have purchased the item if I had realized that the book light wasn't with it.

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Question: Buy from  Eades Wallpaper and Fabric If You Are Getting This!!

<input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91UviOVY2VS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B1kAVtnY7LS.png" class="video-slate-img-url">   First of all - let me start by saying I paid full price for this item.  I didn't receive any discount or special considerations for my feedback.  My review is 100% unbiased without the potential influence of any compensation.

This is my advice: Order from Eades Wallpaper and Fabric if you can - the seller makes a big difference!!  In the age of huge big box store and online mega-giants, ordering from a family owned shop is one way to keep the economy strong.  You also have the added benefits of personal customer service.  I had a question about my order and called Jim (the owner) was able to help me get the best results of my purchase as possible.

Remember they are a reseller, not Amazon.  They don't have a massive logistics department.  If something isn't right, just give them a call.  They will make it right.

As for the paper - this was really, really nice.  As you can see from my BEFORE and AFTER pictures, I transformed my home office from a BLAH blue to a beautiful workspace.  Jim from "Eades Wallpaper" gave me some great advice - and helped made sure that colors would match up.

As an added bonus, I took some left over paper and glue it to thin foam from Michael's.  This increased the illusion of brick even further.  You don't need to.  But I was feeling creative.  Really, - you can't tell it isn't real brick from even 3 - 4 feet away.  Thank you Jim from "Eades Wallpaper"!!  I really appreciated the attention to my order.

If you have ever had the pleasure of seeing Adam Lambert enjoy performing, you will want this CD. If you have not seen him live, then by all means you really should get this CD.. First CD he has released that showcases his range. Would make a good stocking stuffer for Christmas.

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Question: Photo of item is old - design has changed and you'll get the new product

While the old version of this toy wasn't super durable, my dog LOVED it. I put her food in it for breakfast and as a result she was focused on getting the food out vs. destroying the toy.  I was extremely disappointed when I ordered another one and thought it would be the same as the picture.  The new model is more durable, but doesn't have the same "inside" space for treats, etc.  If I could find the older model, I'd stock up and buy a few...but I'm not a fan of the new version.

"I hear they are building a bridge
 To the island of Tsu.
 Alas...
 To what now
 Shall I compare myself?"
 - old Japanese poem, included at the start of the book.

The reason I decided to read this book is that the idea of ambling around some quiet Japanese islands with an Ozu nut sounded like a good time. And I was not wrong. I can only echo most of the sentiments expressed by reviewers above. This is a wonderful book.
Ostensibly, it's a travelogue, and a farewell letter to a Japan that was fading from existence when Richie made his trip in the early 60s. While I'd be the first to sympathise with Richie's remorse at the changing face of Japanese society (had I experienced it, that is!), I visited Japan for the first time last year and when reading this book on my return found many of my impressions reflected in the book (if much more eloquently than they existed in my head) Furthermore, while the book undoubtedly appeals to many at some stage of "the syndrome" as Richie calls it, it is really a book for anyone who has wished to cast themselves off for sea, and utter those words that bracket Richie's story, and that title this review. This is a man who has sought a world in which he will always be a stranger.
In the afterword to the original edition, the author states that Japan is a mirror to the western soul. Perhaps it's not so much that, as that other cultures cast our own ways into relief and force us to ask questions of ourselves; for many westerners, the questions that Japan asks are fascinating.
As other reviewers have noted, prudes or puritans ought to be a little wary; others may wish to be a little subjective about which lines they read between. Still, something had to happen in Onomichi to stop it turning into a lecture on Ozu I suppose.

Regarding this new edition. I have to agree with Willy D's comments. I can put up with the two columns of print (sort of giving it the book a bottom of the backpack quality; to take out and meditate on at random), and I haven't even bothered with the new introduction. But while the new afterward is interesting, the omission of the old one is a bad mistake, and worst of all, the replacement of the beautiful photos in the original edition (sorry I forget the photographer's name) with some tacky little low contrast snaps of places visited is very sinful. Perhaps the next edition could fix these errors up...?

So if you can, get to the library and find the crusty old 1971 edition, but whichever version you read, I highly recommend this terrific book by a wonderful writer.

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Question: Well made and perfect size

Perfect size and sturdily constructed.  Holds 4 trays of ice cubes.  I have a Rubbermaid Ice Bin in my other refrigerator so I knew what to expect.  I got rid of my automatic icemaker because it took up too much space in my freezer section.  This bin along with 4 stacked ice trays is very space-saving.

There are 300 reviews already; so I will concentrate on my experience with OpenWRT. My goal is not to start a discussion which is better; if you prefer DD-WRT or "user-friendly" interface - you will enjoy this router out of the box. I have worked with both DD-WRT and OpenWRT, and I like OpenWRT much better. My network has AD Domain controller, and several devices (PBX server, Blue-Ray player, etc) that are not members of the domain. I was never able to access all devices by name (as opposed to by IP address) with DD-WRT. Plus, there were several other annoyances.

I wasn't able to flash firmware through "update firmware screen". Got a friendly message that update wasn't successful. However, connecting to the router through SSH, and running update from command line worked. When the router rebooted, Diag light was stead red. I almost thought that I bricked it. But fortunately, it's just the light. I was able to telnet to it, set up password, then SSH, install web interface (Luci) and configure everything else through the browser.

I absolutely love the router. The range and strength of the wireless signal are superb. I can watch HD movie with about 30 seconds of buffering and no pauses. The router is in the garage, but I get strong signal in the back yard (3 or for walls away) and on the second floor. I saw somebody complained about slow speed writing to the USB drive. Mine is quite fast. I have a 4GB flash drive formatted as ext3 partition. Both OpenWRT and DD-WRT allow you to install samba on the router, and map the drive on your Windows machines.

Copying large files on the LAN is a breeze. I noticed, though, that old CAT-5 cables degrade the performance. So, use CAT-6 cables and, of course, Gigabit switches if you have a lot of LAN traffic (and if you don't - why did you buy a router with Gigabit ports in the first place?)

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Question: A highly entertaining story you'll want to read again and again!

I love the Outlander series as much as the next gal, so when I heard Amy Vansant wrote about a time-traveling highlander I felt compelled to read this book. Having read all her other novels I trusted her wicked humor would guarantee a lot of laughs and, indeed, this book did not disappoint. The romance was tantalizing enough to keep me turning the pages and the fantasy elements were delightful as is always the case with Vansant's stories but, once again, I enjoyed the humor more than anything else. This is where this author truly excels and stands out! The protagonist's Scottish accent had me giggling throughout - so spot on - and I felt compelled to read his lines out loud just to enhance my enjoyment further. His lack of understanding of vehicles and mobile phones had me howling in particular! A highly entertaining story you'll want to read again and again! I highly recommend it! (I received a free copy and chose voluntarily to review it)

Taste great.  Only wish smaller quantity because once you open need to eat them in short period of time otherwise they get stale.

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Question: ... if not groundbreaking as to be expected from Laurie Best..

"Beautifully written heartfelt if not groundbreaking as to be expected from Laurie Best..........Maggie L.

The headband is very nice. It has an elastic band in the back of the head that blends in with dark hair. I prefer the elastic band to a metal clasp because it fits much better. The crystals were beautiful!

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Question: Ugly shoe / very slippery sole

They look okay, but not very stylish, ugly is a more appropriate description.  I'm almost 60 and my daughter (17yoa) told me they looked like old man shoes.  Well that was enough for me because the sole of the shoe is very slippery and felt odd to walk on.  So I returned the shoes.

I would suggest ordering a size or two up. I got a C thinking it would fit like normal and it didn't cover anything.

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Question: It fits a large sized hand.

This is the second purchase of this very product. It works. It fits my big hand. Has more buttons than I can use. Has a usb connection. Please with this product

This book is  very competently written.

The story takes place in a world of birds.  These birds mimic human affairs:  migration has been outlawed, and the birds have typical jobs like farmers, inkeepers, etc.  The birds build these big flying ships, that can stay aloft for weeks at a time and they travel about shipping seeds and other commodities.

The story centers around Blue Jay the pirate, who is a like the dread pirate Roberts (Princess Bride) or Captain Shakespear (Stardust) in the sense that he has this horrible reputation but he's really a pussycat.  He takes on a goose egg, which hatches on his ship and is named Gabriel.  We are told that the goose will be as big as the entire pirate ship as soon as he's fully grown.  As the story progresses the focus shifts to Gabriel, and the ideas shift to "coming of age"/"finding yourself"/"ugly duckling" themes.

The story is told in a third person narrative that seemed a bit stilted and never seemed to fully engage me.  I'm always reading about how birds felt, instead of discovering how they felt.  They are always bluntly stating what will happen, instead of letting me discover what will happen.  Its a bit like asking a friend to describe an entire movie to you, verbally:  not that much fun.  I wasn't able to connect with the characters.

Strangely, the ideas of big birds as gods that should be worshipped was a prevalent theme.

The illustrations were well done and I thought they enhanced the book nicely.

Perhaps my biggest complaint was that it seemed that there were a lot of loose ends at the end of the book.  Gabriel has just taken flight, and he is kind of this "god" now, and he wants the whole pirate crew to go with him.  I don't mind not knowing what would happen next, but, it would be nice if these points had been touched on a bit more in the ending.

My kids will only read this if they can make it through the relatively slow moving first half.  This is author Scott Nash's debut book, and I think he's done a far far better than the vanity press authors I've had the occasion to read.  I guess the crux of the problem is that being a good writer doesn't always mean that you are a good storyteller.  Its a shame, because its a really cute concept.

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