Question: This makes the strap/harness much more comfortable.

We use these reflective tail wraps as extra shoulder padding for the harnesses that come with our string trimmer / weed eaters, as well as hand-held fertilizer and seed broadcaster. This makes the strap/harness much more comfortable.

THE WEARLE is my first Chris dLacey book. Ive seen a lot of The Last Dragon Chronicles, but that has seven books, so I thought Id start off with a new series of his. But after finishing THE WEARLE, I doubt I would try anything else of his.

THE WEARLE opens with a cast of characters; I was confused right away because every dragons name starts with G. I have a good memory for big fantasy casts, but I had to keep referencing the cast of dragons because I couldn't tell many of them apart. Theres also a lot of made-up words, such as whinney for horse. Most are easy enough to figure out with context clues; there is a glossary at the end, but I didn't realize until I finished the book.

This book is aimed at grades 3-7, ages 8-12. Now look, Im the last person to advocate censoring books for kids, but theres so much gory violence and senseless murder in this book! Limbs are charred with dragonfire. Eyes get poked out. Someone is impaled. And thats off the top of my head.

This book also jumps into a lot of different heads and stories. I liked it more until humans or Hom showed up. Almost all of the Hom were  violent jerks. Ren was the exception, but I cant believe how much that boy survived.

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Question: Sex, lies and sweet tea

This is an excellent story, a good mixture of mystery and romance.  I do not think the vulgar language is necessary.  I did not like the way it ended as there was no closure to the story.  However, I recommend this book to anyone who just likes a good story.

Perfect dog carrier for my Range Rover. Plenty of room for my Border Terrier and my car stays clean! Everyone is happy!

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Question: Brilliant concept for story

Just reading the first few pages of this book had me hooked. The concept of having your entire identity stolen from you and having no way to prove it, is so crazy, yet the author manages to weave a brilliant and believable story around this idea. The character Matthias attracts sympathy for the wrong done to him, but he is not the most innocent person himself, especially when he starts to plot revenge.

Bought it earlier this month and used it a few nights ago. Compact & very functional as I fish for crappie at night.
Also, I like the versatility that this Vander 2000 offers as it comes w a rechargeable battery which worked through
the 5 hours of fishing in the cover of darkness.

Combat Veteran approved!

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Question: Beautiful, well-made and does the job

Some of the reviews for this and other sizes complain about rust.  It says clearly on the label not to put it in the dishwasher.  It looks and feels solidly made to me. I've been using it for a few weeks now with no complaints.

The blue is definitely an azure blue, a bit toward the turquoise side.  It won't exactly match kitchen products that are more toward primary blue, say Racheal Ray's line, but it doesn't clash with them either.

I don't understand the concerns about the size of the holes; this is a colander, not a sieve.  I wouldn't put rice in it, but I've had no problem with spaghetti.

It is a perfect size if you are cooking for one or two people and easily holds about 1/2 lb of cooked pasta.  If you need more than that, get the 3 qt size.

I have used this for 3 months. This was a great product when it worked. Few problems I faced are,
1. Didn't work with laptop after first time. It connects for few seconds and disconnect itself again after a while.
2. Sometimes gets stuck and audio isn't heard when paired with iPhone. This wasn't happening often that I was going to return this...
3. After 3 months use, one fine day, it doesn't switch on now at all. IT's DEAD.

Emailed Sony Ericson customer care for warranty and haven't heard back even after 2 weeks. I initially liked this so much that I ordered one for my wife as well. I hope other device continues to work.

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Question: It's quite a bit more snug and resembles more of ...

It's quite a bit more snug and resembles more of a swim cap than a fleece beanie. Still, I'm hoping it will keep my daughters head warm under her ski helmet or winter coat hood on outings this winter.

Wasn't as strong as the 1st or 2nd one. But still good and addition.

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Question: Nice, attractive infuser bottle.

32 oz, BPA free, reusable all plastic design.
I like the clear design, makes it easier to make sure it is properly clean after usage.
The wide mouth top removes for easy cleaning and placement of fruit.
The inner fruit basket is plastic and pulls out easily for cleaning and filling. It has plenty of slits for infusion once immersed.
The infuser basket is a nice large size, accommodating many size items, with less prep time from cutting.
The bottle has a couple of aids for grip including raided bumpy thumb spot on one side and a rubber finger grip section on the other.
It includes 2 mesh, draw string, bags for ingredients that might slip between the slits of the plastic infusion container and into the water.
All parts separate easily for cleaning. It seals tight and no leaks.
The cap has a tiny rubber/silicone O ring that holds the bottle cap open while drinking (my ring broke after 2nd use).
There is a hang clip for clipping or carrying.
I would recommend this infuser bottle.
I did receive this product at a discount for my evaluation, review and unbiased opinion.
All items I review are used day to day, in normal everyday settings and
I will update my rating and review based on normal everyday usage if my opinion or experience changes.

Has some issues.  The stuff sack is way too small to get the cover back into it.  Maybe if you have 4 NFL linemen fold it carefully and squeeze it you'd have a shot.  It's shipped in a vaccum pack ....

The front and rear cinches are way too short to reach under the car.  For a few more cents the straps could be 2 ft longer.

Other than that it looks pretty substantial.  We'll see how it wears.

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Question: If you enjoy escaping to exciting new worlds, then I highly recommend this book.

I just finished reading this first book, and I have to say that I was completely hooked from page one! I like books that I can get lost in, and that keep me thinking as I read; this book has definitely allowed me to do both. I have fallen in love with all of the characters and I am enjoying getting to know them as the story progresses. I love this Author's imagination, and I can't wait to see how this story continues to play out. If you enjoy escaping to exciting new worlds, then I highly recommend this book.

I bough them for my co-workers for Christmas I just wish the shoe tape and the stapler tape were the same size,
The shoe tape was bigger than the stapler shoe,

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Question: Needed magnifier glass

I wanted a book with the real Ant Man series. Not a comic book. Plus I had a hard time reading it without a magnifier glass.

It does charge the battery however the fit bit is now not holding a charge over 8 hours. This charger also does not have a reset button on it so I am unable to reset my fit bit

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Question: I read it and it was a disappointment, nothing new in it and I had to ...

I read it and it was a disappointment, nothing new in it and I had to pay 2,99 $ for a few pages. All the info she gave you can find on  internet, do not waist you money on it.

Must have for your files. Its very affordable so there's no excuse not to buy this product. Thanks Kingston! I will surely buy this product again!

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Question: No more dried out nose ! ! !

I have some bad allergies,and afrin seems to work best for me.this extra moisturizing type does not leave your nose all dried out,so i will stick with this for now,thanks ! ! !

It's very pretty but very very small.  I know that the details listed the size that it was but unless I took out a ruler (which I didn't), I could not imagine it to be so small.  Would make things easier if you put something to compare the size.  Maybe place it next to a quarter?

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Question: Fake Vocals On  This Album

6 of the 10 tracks are great. Including "The Way You Love Me" on this collection was a waste of space considering it was already released on "The Ultimate Collection" boxset.

The biggest disapointment of the album is the controversial 3 tracks, "Keep Your Head Up", "Monster" and "Breaking News". Each one clearly has vocals that is not Michael Jackson's, "Breaking News" being the absolute worst of the bunch. If I'm a MJ fan, I'd purchase the other tracks online and steer clear of buying this album as a whole. HUGE DISAPOINTMENT!

The shoes are great.  Guess I should have gotten 1/2 size smaller but they were more expensive.  These will work fine as I am on a budget.

The shoes are very comfortable!

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Question: Nice color! Works great

Just as expected. Magnetic. Nice color! Works great. Not bad for the price.

These were not as tasty as I was expecting. They're ok but not the best.

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Question: It can make a cheap bottle of whiskey taste like a bottle that is twice as expensive

Let's start out by saying that I'm not a whiskey connoisseur, but I'm sure impressed! It can make a cheap bottle of whiskey taste like a bottle that is twice as expensive... I will continue to buy these as gifts for friends and family who really like whiskey... They love them!

Love the look! And they are comfy. But they scuffed up badly on Day 1 which was just an average day in a corporate office (no mountain climbing or running track). Guess I just thought they might hold up slightly longer.

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Question: Momentary lapse of talent

For a lover of Pink Floyd, this album is difficult to swallow, although it was entertaining to see performed live.  In their first attempt to put together an album after Roger Waters' departure, the remaining Floydians  search the stratosphere for melodies and generally come up lacking.  The  dominance of guitarist David Gilmour becomes a bit oppressive, particularly  towards the end of the album, where the songs become downright depressing.  Dogs of War is one of the better tracks, which features a hypnotic,  thumping bassline and some soaring guitar work from Gilmour.  It segues  into a psuedo-Dark Side sound effects collage which leads into One Slip,  which sounds a little bit too much like Pete Townshend's Give Blood to be a  mere coincidence (Gilmour collaborated with Pete on White City: A Novel) It  probably wasn't an intentional pilfering, but it does point out how  hard-pressed the Floyd were to find good material.  On the Turning Away and  Learning to Fly were the songs that got the most radio airplay, the latter  having gotten a lot of mileage from the MTV video that appeared in the same  time frame.  Gilmour and Co. sligthly redeemed themselves on the follow-up,  The Division Bell.

I have used this for one year (bought March 2017). It beats fishing from the shore which has its limitations. This float tube has allowed me to travel to hard to reach areas where most shore anglers cannot. Each time I have caught something when using it.  It is a very relaxing and fun way to fish. It is worth the money. I don't need a boat since I fishing twice a month or so. This does the job. The results are in the picture.

Note: Beware on windy days.  Check the whether.  Avoid winds above 14 MPH. Not meant for ocean or fast moving rivers. Wear a life jacket and swimming fins. Buy knee pads to protect the back of your knees to prevent chaffing from the pedaling. It fits in my 2 Door coupe when deflated.  And don't forget the beer.

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Question: Altec Lansing inMotion Compact iM310

We purchased this as a gift for our son and had it shipped directly to him.  The entire transaction was great.  He called and told us how good it sounded.  He uses it every day.

I just read this book, having recently won a copy on eBay.  What a shame it is no longer in print; much as I loved I'm With the Band, I enjoyed this well-written sequel even more for its incisive, introspective look at evolving as a person and learning to make peace with the past.  To all the hypocrites who condemn Pamela Des Barres as an immoral bimbo, I say, we've all had incidents in our past, sexual and otherwise, that we are not necessarily proud of or would have done differently had we been older and wiser.  Des Barres was extremely brave to chronicle her failing marriage, becoming a mother, death of her father, search for spirituality, and learning to see her own shortcomings-codependency and avoidance of confrontation at any cost-with brutal honesty as well as a sense of humor and optimism.  Details of Des Barres' Hollywood lifestle, such as being friends with such celebrities as the Zappa family and many others, also makes this book a fascinating read.  However, what really hit home for me were the universal experiences that every human being goes through: the journey of finding one's sense of self-worth and purpose, learning to work through life's pain and setbacks to be strong and change for the better (always easier said than done!),and learning to find joy in every moment of every day. Pamela Des Barres, with her hard-won inner strength, sweet nature and spirit of adventure, is truly an inspiration.

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Question: The Abuse of a Psychiatric Drug

I got this book because I wanted information about a different drug than it covers.  This book details the abuse of Valium.  It has good description in it.

I stucke with this product for over 6 months just thinking my cat would need a few doses for the flea population to be eliminated. I even tried applying it every 3 weeks instead of 4. It did absolutely nothing. He has DOZENS of fleas on him all the time. In addition to using this I vacuumed weekly, and brushed my one indoor cat with a flea comb several times a week. It never reduced the number of fleas on him or in the house. This made less of an impact than vacuuming or spraying the carpet. I am done with this useless product. I will never use it again and I wouldnt recommend it even to my worst enemy.

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Question: Can't tell any difference after 4 months

I've been running two of these for four months now. They are unobtrusive, but unfortunately I haven't been able to tell any difference with my allergies.

From the moment that you start reading, you do not want to put it down.  I love the previous 2 books of this trilogy, but this one is by far the best.  I devoured this book in less than three hours, love Ms. Maclean's dialogue between Juliana and the Duke. If you are looking for a remarkable Historical Romance to read this is the one, you will not be disappointed. I can't wait to read what Ms. MacLean has next for us!

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Question: The Ears Get annoying and lost

I bought this thinking it was one of the hard ones, then I get it and find out that it's silicone which Im fine with but then as I used it more and more the ears not only got annoying but they started to fall off, eventually causing me to lose them. And the color in the picture is not the same, it's more of a pinkish purple over a purple.

Did not work out of the box. Returned for second attempt. Second one worked for first time, then "lava" solidified and was no longer mobile regardless of how long we let it warm up.

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Question: Large piece of calcite, good quality, semi glossy

Good quality piece of calcite! Larger piece than I was expecting. I am happy with this purchase.

I enjoyed the bible study book.  The book had a good combination relatability and tough love.  The full length videos that accompany each lesson were truly amazing (separate from the book) and truly make the overall bible study.  I could relate to their discussion and it made me feel so much better knowing that I am not the only person struggling with these friendship issue.  And to see women older and younger than me expressing that they are having the same struggles in life is a reminder that friendships evolve and develop throughout life at all ages.

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Question: Overall the books is dull and lacking

Too many metaphors. On several occasions it seemed the author just wanted to fill in pages. It is almost certain that this 150 pages book could have been explained in a decent well written 20 to 30 pages summery. Overall the books is dull and lacking; more like a well written prose that lack on meaning.

my girls and I used to read theses books when they were smaller. Just what I ordered and how i remembered. great!

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Question: its pretty strait forward install and pretty bright

I agree with the other feedback, its pretty strait forward install and pretty bright, got here pretty quick. Im not sure what the other person is complaining about beam pattern mine has a pretty good light pattern.

Zipper works great, hard shell protects camera better than mere fabric.
I have not attempted to use the various snap-loops for attaching cords and whatnot.
I'm using it to store a Sony Cybershot.

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Question: Defective Unit and Design Issues

I had problems with this from the moment I took it out of the package.  To be fair, most of them seem like its a defective unit, but two are due to the design.  Im using this with a Windows 7 HTPC.

1. The touchpad and often the buttons stop working.  Ill be in the middle of moving the mouse when suddenly the touchpad no longer responds.  Often times, the keys stop working, too, but sometimes just the touchpad.  Sometimes functionality returns, sometimes I have to turn it off & on (sometimes multiple times).

2. When scrolling a web page, Ill hold the down button, but many times it doesnt send more than one key press, so I have to press it many, many times to scroll.  Sometimes, it works.

3. The bluetooth light is constantly on and distractingly bright, especially at night.

4. The on/off button is extremely tight, so much so that its uncomfortable to push it.

5. The bluetooth pairing button is right next to the keyboard backlight button.  This is just silly.  When its dark enough that I can barely see the keyboard, I certainly cant see the exact position of the backlight button and have pressed the bluetooth pairing button with it, by accident, many, many times.  This is extremely irritating and, in my opinion, poor design.  The backlight button should be easily identifiable and reachable without risk of hitting other buttons in the dark (when you need to press it; I shouldnt have to turn it off & on to then see the backlight button) and the bluetooth pairing button shouldnt be so easy to accidentally press (perhaps a hold instead of a press, or perhaps using one of the small hole  buttons that require a pen to press would be better).

6. The angled buttons make tracing the keys with your fingers (touch typing) much more difficult.  I find that Im pressing the wrong key and that I have to look down at the keyboard more often than with other mini keyboards Ive used.

Ive tried two different bluetooth dongles.  Ive tried pairing the device more than once.  Ive made sure that I have the latest bluetooth drivers.  I really don't think this is anything but a defective unit, so I didn't expect any of those to resolve the issue.

Im undecided on if Im going to try a replacement device or try to find something completely different.  If everything worked correctly, the bluetooth pairing button being next to the backlight button is a large enough issue for me that Im leaning toward not bothering with a replacement.

I was torn between giving this one or two stars because, if its just a defective unit, then its worth two stars (due to the design choices noted above).  However, considering the amount of frustration and wasted time that this device has forced upon me (I nearly threw it several times and considered snapping it in half instead of returning it), I have to give it one star.

This could NOT be any easier to use or set up.  Literally all you have to do is lift it out of the box- and it's not super heavy- it's about like a lightweight vacuum cleaner- then plug it in and turn it on.

I love that it  doesn't take up a lot of space.  My other air purifier was wider and I tossed it out because it was taking up too much space.  This one is about the size of a narrow audio speaker and it fits well  a bit in front of but between some furniture.  It's VERY out of the way, and I appreciate that a lot after having a wide one.

It only took a matter of MINUTES after turning it on that I could detect a change in the air on the other side of the room.  The air SMELT better.
I've put this one close to my book collection.  I have a rare book collection and I am glad to have a unit like this to help protect the the aging books from book mold.

I like that it has the ionizing feature and the UV feature.  UV lights are effective at killing germs- they are used in operating rooms between surgeries to help keep the sterile environment.  I don't know how long the light actually is in contact with germs and if that is long enough to zap them or not, but I figure every little bit helps.

The one downsize I see are the cost of filters.  $37 per year for the recommended change. Genuine Frigidaire 68661 Allergen and Foam Air Cleaner Filters FRAP22D7OB, 1 Allergen and 1 Pre-Filter
Also, though I like the sound, others may not.
Level 1- fairly quiet
Level 2- loud, but soothing to me (like white noise; I like this level for sleeping.)
Level 3 MUCH louder, with a bit of high pitch I don't care for
Level 4- Much like an AC unit when it is on

Note if you do NOT have central heating and air:  We find that if we put an air circulator like this close to our heat source, less goes straight up and it works better to heat the house.  In the summer, they will aid getting the air conditioned air dispersed well, and eliminates the problem of having super cold spots right at the air conditioners, and warm spots on the other side of large rooms.  Air Circulators work MUCH better than regular fans for helping to keep an even air temperature in large rooms.

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Question: The utensils had some handle issues but nothing too bad and I was planning to replace them anyway which ...

The wok I received had some scratches from manufacture but is perfectly shaped for stir fry as well as soups.  The utensils had some handle issues but nothing too bad and I was planning to replace them anyway which is a simple matter.  The welds and stem strength are top notch.  Haven't had much use for the platters but they are cool to have.  Also no issues removing factory coating.  Just followed instructions.  I would turn the oven heat higher for seasoning though.

I have been a huge fan of RAH for fifty-five years.  He is a master of the sci-fi genre, with many brilliant novels, novellas, short stories, etc., but this collection of early short works is not one of them.  Plots are silly, characters plumb the depth of saranwrap, dialog is absurd, but there are some sparks of astounding ideas.  Overeall, not worth the effort.  My wife and I started listening to a Book on CD of this book, and stopped after listening to the second CD:  atrocious.

RAH wrote some wonderful books, go select another one to read!

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Question: Stereotypical Gay Makes Shallow Look Deep

When Andy Warhol published his diaries, everyone was "mad" about it---all that dish about the rich and famous!  However, Warhol was also an artist, a style icon and an avid arts lover with a unique sense of vision.  He WAS art.  Not so much for Andy Cohen, who admits that Warhol's work inspired him to create his own "diary."  The problem?  Cohen lacks the writing skills, complexity in thought and any vision that doesn't include his self-image smack dab in the middle of it.  At least he's brave enough to admit to his shallowness, but that doesn't mean it's fascinating reading.  The book is poorly written--clearly an editor was incapable of pulling out any kind of higher thought from Cohen at all.  Cohen goes on at length about his dog, his weight, his package, his two hour massages, his celebrity friends, his infatuation with Madonna and Gaga, his friendship with SJP, his Housewives and then he repeats this cycle after two pages.  This is beyond shallow, it's downright literary lunesta.  There's no insights coming from him (except that he knows he's too stupid for appearing on Bill Maher, which is the smartest thought he has in in the text).  This book seems more like an attempt to blow gay smoke up every diva's ass in the performing arts and attempt to be an industry insider, yet he ultimately comes across as a little boy who has too many toys. Cohen perpetuates the archetype of the Bitchy Queen so well that maybe he ought to retire it and grow up. He's pushing 50 and is so obsessed with parading his superficiality that it doesn't take much to appreciate why he's still single.  Who would want to play mistress to his perfect mate: celebrity?  I opted to read this because I wanted to change my views and have something positive to say on behalf of Cohen; however, the only good thing I can say about him is that he truly believes in himself more than the rest of the world and that must be a source of comfort for him.  At the end of the book, I ended up taking pity on him as he could do so much more for the world, but chooses to live a life of false luxury while lacking any kind of self-awareness to see through his own faade.  But hey, if you're into vapid narcissists without capacity for empathy, Cohen's quite the catch! Even if you think he's a charming and funny imp on television, this book will cause you to rethink the appeal.  Once you realize that he is ALL surface with no depth, then you will see every smile for the camera, every little mug, every single wink and those little bon mots are all in service of someone whose ego is so large that it ought to apply for its own zip code.

Amazing product! We have needed a drain stopper for some time. I am so glad we went with this one. Works perfectly.

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Question: The bible of evolution!

If there is one book every person should read during their lifetime, this is it. The masterpiece of Darwin in his journey to Galapagos. A must-read to understand how we, humans, evolved from single cell to complex organisms.

Completely disappointed with this product. I ordered about two weeks ago and just received it in the mail today. All I received was a shell with plastic buttons. For $16.50? Total BS

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Question: been like that since he was a small pup

my golden retriever is a heavy chewer. been like that since he was a small pup. he loves this a lot.

I've tried a few different products, but this is the only one that truly fits over the pop-up drains that I have. Have been using it for about a week and it works great, really catches the hair and stays put. I will definitely order another one.

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Question: This is the perfect kitchen scale

This is the perfect kitchen scale. Lightweight and easy to store. Am a Weight Watcher girl and always had a hard time judging my meat portions. Not anymore - this scale is great. I pack in my lunch bag too.

Great game. Fun and fast for when you just want a quick game to kill sometime. Then you realize you want to play it again and again! Great gift idea for any cat lover or board gamer.

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Question: color was unexpectedly bright

I expected a darker green, more like a forest green. Instead a bright girly green is what appeared, so we sold them to a girl in town :)

These were great!! They just didn't fit my head great and their not adjustable, so that's why the 3 stars.

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Question: Great sounding tambourine

This is a great value tambourine with full "bell" sounding jingles. The rounded grip is a little uncomfortable & can get a bit slippery with extended use...but nothing major.

I was looking for the German tricolor and here it is.  My big complaint with most of these off-brand straps is the length.  This is no different.  I'm a full size adult, but my wrist is only 7 1/4 -- hardly huge -- and while this fits fine the buckle ends up off center.  The length on the ArtStyle bands is much better.  (But they don't have the color options!)  And -- this is technically a Zulu strap, not a Nato strap. I prefer the five-ring Zulu styling.

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Question: terrible waste of money.

These crystals were terrible.  They did very badly in my litter box.  Had to change it after a week so nothing like was advertised.

I love the concept but in using these the sides are pretty weak.  I have split at least 4 of these folders just taking stamps in and out. Wish the sides were reinforced.

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Question: It is relatively easily attached and detached from the grill handle by a ...

I had two of the now discontinued model of the Weber Grill light. Those were really slick. They turned on automatically whenever the grill lid was opened and off when closed. They could be mounted on the grill handle out of the way and were small enough to clear the fitted Weber cover. Unfortunately, they were not intended to be removed at the end of each use so the relatively rapid temperature swings resulted condensation in the battery compartment. Corrosion occurred and the light was toasted. The next grill light by Divine LED was brighter and removable by turning and turning and turning a thumb screw. It was also large and obtrusive and the light couldn't be adjusted adequately to prevent the light from shining in my eyes as I sat at the table while my wife opened the grill. This Grill Pro addresses the deficiencies of the others. It is relatively easily attached and detached from the grill handle by a plastic catch to be stored indoors. It provides adequate light over the grill surface. It is adjustable in all directions. It comes with two sizes of rubber "feet" that slide into dovetail "keys" as one can see by scrolling over the picture. The correct combination and location of the feet allow tight attachment to the round grill handle of the Weber Genesis grill. I cannot speak to durability. I suspect the notches on the catch could wear and may not allow tight attachment over time.

Bought for my picky daughter. She loves it! So nice and lightweight. Purchased a size up from her measurements. If you don't like skin tight, take it into consideration when ordering.

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Question: People should read it and then read the other side

I read this when I was a college student back in the nineties. It provides the exgetical foundations for the complementarian views that were espoused by the church I grew up in (same denomination as John Piper) and most of the ones I have attended the rest of my adult life. I re-read it recently alongside Discovering Biblical Equality, much of the content of which is a direct response to the essays in this book. My take on it is that most of the authors are blind to the way their own cultural biases affect their paradigms for understanding and interpreting Scriptures. Re-reading it, some of it made me laugh, some of it made me very sad. I think this sincere but misguided view has been very hurtful to generations of women in Evangelical churches including myself. What is even sadder is that whether you agree with them becomes a litmus test of true "submission to the authority of the Bible." There is no true debating of the issues with people like that. By questioning at all you show that you are not spiritual enough to handle God's word accurately. In any case, this is the definitive work for understanding where complementarians are coming from, so I recommend reading it. But no one should believe it is not a completely one-sided work of biblical scholarship and there are plenty of conservative Evangelical Bible scholars who beg to differ, especially with Grudem's unorthodox view of the eternal submission of the Son to the Father in the Trinity which he has to maintain in order for his interpretation of 1 Corinthians 11:30 to hold up and remain the basis of a whole theological framework.

Full of twists and kept me up late interested in what was going to happen next!

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Question: PREPARE TO BE AMAZED....!

This is the most amazing book I've read in ages; it more than rekindles your fascination with the ingenuity of mankind.  The book is about l00 years 'old/young' depending on your point of view.  The Chinese, Koreans and Japanese of that time can teach us much.  As someone living on an orchard and married to a life-long farmer, I assure you this book is thought provoking in how we manage our land and the practice of modern farming.  Our soil is so depleted due to wind erosion and heavy chemicals that I fear we will be a great desert for sure in the future, stretching north to the Dakotas and south to Texas, west to Colorado and east to Kentucky.
A MUST HAVE>

I love it. Its got a no slip bottom, the wooden handle is comfortable, and it filters fast. Ive hated every Brita and Pur Ive had. They felt like more of a chore to keep up with. This one has a countdown timer thats you see every time you fill it. We are almost due for a filter change, and the water is just as good as day one. I cant say enough good things about it.

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Question: Great helmet and price

Comfortable fit due to the adjustable knob behind the helmet. Chin strap holds the helmet firmly in place and is easy to adjust. Great product and price.

Great book.  I haven't made any meals, yet, but the recipes look great.

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Question: Great Speaker product

I love it. l got this one as a gift for a friend. Great sound for a good price.
AKK

Easy to use and has the right amount of features to produce good videos. Software works great for video; I use Sound Studio the most for audio editing.

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Question: Induction a great feature

I bought this microwave as a gift for my brother & he loves it.  He says the induction function is great since he always forgets to pull meat out of his freezer & put in in the fridge, so he has to defrost his meat in the microwave every time he cooks.  The defrost by induction works well so he doesn't end up w/ partially cooked meat.

It is so frustrating to order something and then receive a different item.  I expect that sometimes from auction sites and the like, but I didn't from Amazon.  I ordered this shirt in white, and according to the picture it should have a short cuff on the sleeve.  The shirt I received had a large cuff though, nothing like the photo.  This will be going back.

Please Amazon, update your photos to match the products you are selling.

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Question: Vanity project well done

Let me state upfront that my knowledge of Tom Waits is very limited (I love his soundtrack to 1982's "One From the Heart" Francis Coppola movie). So when I read that Scarlett Johansson was going to do a Tom Waits-cover album, I was very skeptical. But then again, I came into this without any pre-notions on how these songs would measure up against the Tom Waits originals since I hadn't heard the originals. So I listened so this for what it was.

"Anywhere I Lay My Head" (11 tracks; 45 min.) starts off with a short instrumental that is full of organs, horns and instrumentation, only to then crash into the pensive "Town Into Cheer", and it immediately becomes clear this is a mood album, with a dark undertone. This collection does contain one original tune, penned by Scarlett and her main musical mastermind TV on the Radio's David Sitek, "Song for Jo", and it blends it perfectly well with the rest of the songs. The overall tenure of this album is down-beat, but when you're in the right mind set for it, it works quite well.

This is a vanity project, for sure. Scarlett's singing is suspect at times, but in all this is better that what I had expected, giving the very mixed reviews I had read about this. Those reviews centered mostly on how these songs "butchered" the original Tom Waits songs, but since I came into this without knowledge of those songs, it never bothered me. As a complete aside, I was at Coachella earlier this year when Scarlett joined the Jesus and Mary Chain for one song, what a sensation that caused!

Again, the pieces sometimes seemed too easy, but to a student they are
a welcome diversion and are well received.  There was almost a "Charlie
Brown" feel to a few of the arrangements - student and teacher alike
had a good time with this collection!

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Question: Horrible grammar and punctuation.

I am very interested in the topic but I could not read this book. The grammar and punctuation were horrible! Beyond horrible! I am not talking about a couple of typographical errors. The grammar was a joke. I cannot trust the content when it is so poorly written. It seemed like it was machine-translated from Chinese or something. I cannot even believe that something like that could be actually published. I returned this book within hours of purchasing it.

I would have rated 5 stars had the feet been included. I didn't realize the feet were missing until after I had the shelf completely assembled (my fault). When I notified the seller that the feet were missing, they were unfortunately unable to provide them to me without me completely taking the shelf back apart and returning it. They also offered to give me a refund, but I would again have had to disassemble the shelf. Otherwise, though, the shelf is just what we wanted.

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Question: A great, thorough book on the Toyota FJ

it you appreciate vehicle history and like Toyota FJ's this book is for you. The author is entertaining to read, and has lots of pictures and facts to digest. It even comes with a cool FJ lineage poster.

Love them!  I could never wear this type of shoe all day.  The Keen's give me just the right amount of support.

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Question: We went through several cheaper models purchased at the local wally world only to be amazed how poorly they all did

I've had my concerns about spending this kind of cash for a box whos only purpose is to heat and toast bread.  Come on, how hard can it be to make a box that toasted bread quickly, and evenly on both sides.  We went through several cheaper models purchased at the local wally world only to be amazed how poorly they all did.  But, I bit the bullet and dumped some heard earned cash on this fancy looking box.  Well, it's been a little over a month now and this toaster works like a dream.  We use it daily and it toasts quickly, quietly and both sides are toasted evenly.  The lighted settings for how dark you want it toasted is a really nice touch.  The mechanism that raises and lowers the bread works very nicely and is quiet.  Another nice thing that my wife really appreciates that it lifts the bread up above the toaster and she can easily grab it.  No need to use a fork or knife to get the bread out.  So far this thing has been beautiful.

I love this show!  all of the seasons!
Im looking forward to season 5!  and
season 6... and season .....!

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Question: A little too flexible I think

Works as advertised but when picking up a big stack of leaves or grass the blade just above the tines flexes more than I think it should.  It sure beats holding the leaves against a rake to move the pile to the green bin.

Super cute. Love all 3 of the sizes. I use the smallest one as my wallet. The second one as a make up bag. It's good quality and is very cute.

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Question: Very satisfied with the purchase

I've used this scale several times now and does exactly what I need. Very satisfied with the purchase!

My Daughter first brought this book home and said I should read it, we have a difference of opinion on most things but I loved it from the start. The whole series is great.

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Question: with great characters and very believable (if only slightly unusual) life ...

Just really well done, with great characters and very believable (if only slightly unusual) life stories.

I read the reviews and bought mine at a well known discount clearance story for home goods. Hint. Well it was $15 and it looks good, heavy, great warranty, whistles without deafening, and heats 16 oz in 4 min on my small ceramic top burner. Sturdy handle and great working spout cover. Lid fits tight.  Comments regarding handle placement make no sense to me since the handle is where it is to give this pot it's style...change the handle and you change style. There are plenty of other choices with different handles that may please other reviewers.

I think it is important for reviewers to consider the impact of their complaints on the design of the product they bought for it's style...and to think about how style will impact ease of use.

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Question: Great Value - Great Product!

Easy to fill - I used sand.  Easy to attach to tent legs with velcro straps.  Excellent bargain!

You will love this book. Good conspiracy theories which I think do have some validity especially in America and Britain, maybe not so much in Australia, but maybe I'm being a bit naive. Anyway, a very interesting read if you have any interest in good health and are not convinced the nutritionists/scientists have all the answers yet.

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Question: Support your local library

Agamben's latest, "What is an Apparatus?", is problematic for a number of reasons.

The first reason has to do with it as a commodity. It has become common in academic book publishing to print what are essentially essays in book form, and then to ask for an unequal price in exchange. This book is a collection of three essays. But even that is generous. The essays, so-called, are extremely short and resemble more notations than anything else. They have very little to do with each other thematically, which gives the suspicion that they were chosen haphazardly to put out this book. The 80 pages is generous, seeing the page is the size of an index card, and the font is extremely large. I venture to guess that it could have been a 30 page book. However, Stanford is asking almost $16 for it. The decision to move forward with the publication of this book owes to one of two reasons: either, the press feels Agamben's name is so recognizable that it can get away with it, or, Agamben or his associates feels he is so important that there is a clamor for his latest rough drafts.

The second real problem is theoretical. The title essay wants to make one point. Biopolitics is an analysis that has on one hand "living substance" and on the other hand "apparatuses." The application of appartassuses to living substance produces a third category "subject," but the application itself is inherently violent and trecherous. Theoretically, to believe in something called "living substance" is to point to an ahistorical phenomenon. Such a thing does not exist. Life was never this "living substance." From the moment God put Adam in the Garden of Eden, life was always "formed." Life is always itself an apparatus. If biopolitics is ultimately a justification and defense of "living substance," then it is difficult to see why anyone should get involved.

The third problem is Agamben's opinion that the worst apparatus in history is not the concentration camp or the asylum, but rather, the cell phone. Agamben admits he has murderous desires whenever he sees someone using a cell phone. This is the worst kind of argument. Only a highly compensated, globe trodding, academic would utter such ridiculous nonsense. It is indeed sad that the man who came to fame by being the most astute analyst of the camp has been reduced to a grumpy old man complaining about the new generation and their noisy technology.

Save your money, and support your local library.

Best children's book ever! Fun to interact and find the hidden pics....adorable pictures. One of my all-time favorites. I recommend this book to all parents of children at any age!!

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Question: Very nice, well-constructed bicycle cover- 4MyCycle Bike Cover 210T Extra ...

Very nice, well-constructed bicycle cover- 4MyCycle Bike Cover 210T Extra Heavy Duty. Ordered on Friday March 4, 2016, received the next Thur in OH, fulfilled by Amazon. My son uses it at college to cover his mountain bicycle at the bike rack under a covered, 2 sided shed.
This bicycle cover is a bit large, but that's good to be able to completely fit down to the ground and wrap around to keep any blowing rain out. It fits great over the wide handle bars. Easy to put on with the black/silver contrasting colors to see which is front/back- the wide black part goes more in front over the handle bars.
There is a clasp you can snap closed underneath mid bike, along with drawstring rope at each end to enclose and tighten around the bike at the ground. There is no elastic at all, which i thought would have been nice, so that part was a bit time consuming to push the bottom fabric hem back while pulling the rope out to tighten and tie/knot it to fit snug around the bike at the ground. Like a hoodie, but the stiffer material doesn't slide to bunch up easily when pull it to tighten, because it's not flexible- more like a ziploc. (but that's also an asset- it's tougher!) You can keep it set then with the end ropes tied to fit and don't have to do that every time.
The part that was MOST FRUSTRATING is that the 2 slots to put a cable lock through are in the REAR of the cover, and my son needs to put his FRONT wheel in the metal rack, cable through the bike frame and FRONT wheel, (since that is most easily stolen, not the rear) then through the cover and metal rack. So the 2 slots for a lock to go through should be in the front. Or the side, so you can lock your bike up more easily against a post? Ideally, they'd have them in both front and rear of the cover. Those slots were not shown in the photos online. So i didn't know that before purchase. They are a few inches above the bottom seam in front, each I recall about 4" long and 2" apart. So it's very EASY TO GET ANY KIND OF LOCK THROUGH. They simply are openings with the normal strong fabric hemmed around the slit.
Overall, it looks very well constructed. I sew, so I think the sewn seams and hems are well above average, like it's not going to fall apart, will withstand weather, wear and tear. It looks like it will keep any rain, snow and dirt from getting to my sons expensive bike while at college, and other bikes in the crowded racks from scratching it.

Use this in my car to play my Itunes. With the size of this "disk" I don't have to worry about anything hitting it and knocking it out.

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Question: Completes my collection

I was trying to purchase this item retail. But the inventory was depleted. So I search on Amazon and purchase it. I like the idea of shipping it to me. I don't have time to visit  a store.

I have the season 1 & 2 , so this completes the collection.

The mercury box sounds great, this is not too loud, but for a reunion whit friends is excellent, the price is very well and the construction of the body is very beatiful, that is enough for me.

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Question: Great system for formatting ebooks

I have been using this system to format my novels and to help friends format their non-fiction ebooks.
The advanced mark up (fonts, special paragraph formatting, creating lists, linking to references,
and embedding images) make our books look super, even when months away from going live.  It's a
pleasure to see a real book looking back at me when I'm in the process of writing, re-writing, editing
and publishing.  Frank Sergeant's system (the software comes with his books Mobi Machine and ePub Machine) is easy
to install and use.  It's pain-free and produces a great-looking ebook with active links for the table of
contents without any extra work.  I'm especially partial to easy travel when reading (and writing) and the
advanced tools allow an author to do just about anything. Five stars!

I love the look and size of this float but blowing it up as a tremendous pain. The seams between the chambers only have a very very small passage to allow the air to fill up the next portion. Blowing it up required a lot of squeezing and pushing the air around to inflate the next part. I nearly sent it back because i thought it was a manufacturing error. Once it's blown up it's great though!

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Question: Actually, a very amazing and well put together mystery

First, this story is riveting. It has well constructed plot lines and introduces us to a new heroine. I was captivated throughout the whole book. Often mystery writers set up a story line such that you need to buy the next book to get resolution.  Well the author has and hasn't done this, for this book.  Two mysteries running semi-concurrent are presented. At the end of this book I feel satisfied with the outcome, i.e. I wasn't cheated, but I'm likely to buy the next book in the series to not just follow the exploits of this heroine but to get resolution of the "mystery not solved".

You'll enjoy this read!

All 4 units arrived promptly without damage, all worked. I ordered the 4-pack because the original unit faileed after 2 years, even when mounted in a secure location, not exposed to weather.

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Question: I like the feel of the hard case but I love ...

I like the feel of the hard case but I love tmor protector. As soon as I put on my Armor screen protector and my case my phone Slipped out of my hand. It hit my glass table and then bounced to the floor. Fearing the worst I really didn't want to look at the front of my phone I thought the screen was cracked but there was no damage at all. I will definitely recommend these products to anyone.

Shoes are very cute but shipment takes FOREVER!  Ordered because it says NOT from China.  Seller lies and says they are from USA but they are really shipping from China.  These are also not true to size.  It's like asian sizes to American sizes.  My dogs paw measures 1 inch but in these shoes I think a 3 would fit.

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Question: Laney kicks tail (with her awesome red boots)!

Life in the small West Texas town of Pistol Rock is going pretty good for Laney Briggs. She's just been made a deputy sheriff and she's about to marry the town veterinarian. But then a local rancher's cattle drop dead, along with the ranch hand who tended to them. To Laney's dismay, the Texas Rangers are called in, bringing her cheating ex, Gunner Wilson, with them. Soon there'll be a showdown in Pistol Rock, and it won't just be between Laney and the murderer.

Pretty Reckless is a great read! Laney is pure Texas woman, y'all. She's smart, spirited and wears a mean pair of cowboy boots. As for the plot, it has more twists and turns than a prairie dog's den (sorry, I couldn't resist). And as a one-time Odessa, Texan, I felt the dialogue and the setting were dead on. Bring on another reckless adventure with Laney Briggs!

I loved this story for the characters and their individual strengths and weaknesses. Nothing is whitewashed. There is romance, unexpected deaths, surprises from the past, and characters who grow and change along the long journey across America.

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Question: Beautiful, but too big for a petite

I had to return the coat because it definitely looked too big on my petite size (I'm 5'1" and slim), but otherwise the coat was exactly as I expected and looked to be of great quality. The return process was easy.

It is not great neither goo, it is just ok for a decorative article.

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Question: Perfect for breast milk bag storage

We use these for breast milk bag storage and ice. Theyre perfect for both. If using for breast milk storage, they are the perfect size for the lanosh storage bags and cheaper than the ones that are labeled specifically for bm storage

I'm quite impressed by how well this game was made. After the let down of Advanced Warfare this is a great new start for the Black Ops franchise. Zombies is amazing like always and the multiplayer is just as addicting as ever. Don't let other negative reviews sway you, just give it a try!

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Question: Beware!  Not Like Her First 2, Very Funky Records

Gone are the funky breaks in the middle of the songs.  Gone is the Dave Gamson produced in-the-pocket groove.  Gone is the vibe you're used to.  If you liked her first two records at all, this record still might not be for  you.  It's really acoustic-minded, which works fine for Tracey Chapman, but  isn't what I go to MeShell for.  WHile she's allowed to write, sing and say  whatever she wants, I prefer my MeShell funky.  She was one of the few  people really bringing it to audiences as good as she did.  This is her  heart-break, Sade-impressionist album.  A solid bit of work, but nowhere  near as c9ool a vibe as her first 2 records.

I guess if I was mechanically inclined (or electronically inclined) this would work great.  But I got this in the mail and it had no plug, so I would have to take it to an electric shop to have them tell me what I need.  I cannot fault the description though, had I been a bit more savvy, I would have read that it is not plug and use.

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Question: Great for pulling pork!!!

Beats the heck out of pulling pork with 2 forks! Great product!

I loved it, not too bad for it's price if you are looking for an okay affordable TV stand.

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Question: Nice steamy read, fun and quick.

I read this entire series, and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. Very entertaining and a quick fun read. I will say that I wish they would have combined the majority of the books into one as they were such a quick read but I enjoyed the story none the less. Nice steamy read but the character development is somewhat lacking. I have a good imagination though so I made do. Definitely worth the few bucks.

On the pool deck of a cruise ship, it can get windy.  We bought these before we left and they worked like a charm! No more towels blowing around or flapping in your face.

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Question: Moth is a great series everyone who enjoys fantasy will love it

Moth is a great series everyone who enjoys fantasy will love it.  Daniel Arenson is great author and should be up there with Game of Thrones.

Great bat for 130 bucks but took awhile to break in. It finally got hot after 200 hits. Only had it for a week and its paint is chipping bad in the stress point areas.

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Question: Worse shower curtain EVER!

I wish I could give this thing 0 starts. The smell is absolutely disgusting and it doesn't even have straight sides. It looks cut by hand! The vinyl is hanging off the side so you can see it. Thank goodness it's clear. Yuck!

This is a great book for young children who are just getting into chapter books. The characters are completely relatable, and the fact that they are NOT human makes them even more so. Chameleons, geckos, rabbits, turtles, and more manage to get along and find ways to learn together about their world. Four separate stories cover a range of emotions and situations that teach empathy and understanding for others. This book was fun, and I think your child would love it, too.

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Question: Brother SA 120 Gathering Foot

beats the old fashioned ruffler by a long shot and not as bulky. A must have accessory for sewing needs.

This trilogy was exciting and possibly her best yet. she is one of the best mystery writers of current times. awesome

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Question: Original Garmin product, excellent fit and finish for a good price

Bought this to replace the freshly broken original watch band on my 200 year old Garmin 305. This is an Original Garmin product and not some knock off. Zero complaints. Easy to install. Comes with everything shown. Works great.

Courtney gives great practical advice for godly living in respect to your marriage, your parenting, your housework,b and your relationship with God. Given some of the housework tips may be more difficult for women that work outside of the home, but all in all there's something every woman can glean from this book. There's encouragement a plenty, no matter what season of life you give yourself in.

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Question: special education programs for beautiful souls that suffer from autism

Alone in Autism is an informative, heartfelt, true story, filled with details of endurance and determination, of a loving father. The numerous administrators and mediators  relentless stated, "nothing could be done" to help the hopeless condition of his son.  Mr. West convinced a Colorado school district to provide improved, special education programs for beautiful souls that suffer from autism, especially that of Mr. Dante West. Put this book on your wish list!

The same story here.  After being a Turbo Tax user for more than 10 years, I too became very disappointed with the stunt that Intuit pulled on us with the Turbo Tax 2014 Deluxe now stripped of features and much needed forms.  So I switched to H&R Block Deluxe.  The digital download worked perfectly.  Installation on Windows 7 went flawlessly.

When I ran the software for the first time, it could not find my TTax file for importation.  Not to worry.  I closed the program and launched it again.  This time, it found my TTAX file and imported all the data with no problems whatsoever.

For all intents and purposes, the interview process for income, deductions, etc. is the same as that of the "other software."  Imported my new W2 information also flawlessly.  Entering my income information, deductions, investment transactions, etc. went flawlessly.  This software also checked my tax forms for errors, and I was able to generate PDF files and file electronically without a glitch.

Somebody mentioned that the screen interface is not as good as that of TTAX.  Well, perhaps.  Who cares, really!!?  H&R Deluxe has a very good graphics interface and interview process.  Bottom line:  I should have switched a long time ago.  Excellent software, highly recommended.

Now I am only waiting for my refund.  Thank you very much, H&R Block.  You have won yet another customer.  So long, Turbo Tax.  NEVER AGAIN.

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Question: Not recommended to protect device from severe drop on a corner

Outstanding Product! Very thin profile that fits snugly and perfectly to the tablet. Not recommended to protect device from severe drop on a corner, but I don't intend to try that either. All functional aspects of the device are easily accessible through the molded cutouts of the case. Just and overall excellent case! No unusual  smell associated with the case as I read in earlier posts. My intended use was to have the tablet/case fit easily in a small messenger sling bag for travelling. This meets the bill.

I'mnot a computer guy - I'm an outdoor guy but I do not like to have my computers screwed up with viruses and the like.  This software was so easy to install, setup and run.  A child could do it...ok a grandmother could do it. I have not had any problems with any of my computers since this software was installed.

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Question: Perfect for night joggers or Halloween!

Awesome!! Very nice quality!  I know sooner got them unwrapped and my daughter took them immediately! I have ordered more. They are soft like regular shoe laces, but light up quite brightly. They have three modes steady, fast flashing, slow flashing. They came packaged with a safeguard to keep them from losing all their battery before they arrive. They won't start flashing until you remove a small tab. This is wonderful so that I know my battery will last as long as possible.  Better hurry to purchase before my daughter makes me by them all. '

Had to return because calf was quite large....  BEAUTIFUL BOOT however.

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Question: so far so good! Its doing the job

Used it once on my dog... so far so good!  Its doing the job.  I love it especiallybecause it is cordless.

At first I felt it was a story about everyone we know with family problems. But I had forgotten who the author is, it is a Sparks book all the way and you will all enjoy reading it as much as I have.

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Question: Nice set of colored pencils

As other reviewers have said, these are a really nice set of colored pencils. Colors are nice and smooth.

This one made me laugh. It made me cry. It made me cheer for all the lovers in the book.
The "main" story is Tom and Kelly's romance. Kelly has had a crush on Tom since she was a teenager. Tom has always felt the same, but he was too old for her. They have a second chance, only Kelly is only interested in a summer fling. Tom has marriage on his mind.
Tom is distraught by Kelly's opinion that he's only good for a summer fling. He's at a turning point in his life. His career may be over because of his bump on the head, he's seeing an international terrorist in his home town (and subsequently feels he's going insane), and the woman he has loved more than half his life, doesn't want him. Oh, and did I mention he's going bald?
The "back" story is set against WWII. Tom's uncle and Kelly's father met in the war and both fell in love with the same woman - a Frenchwoman - who was part of the Resistance.
Their's is a tragic love triangle that had me crying by the end of the book.
There is the third romance in this book. That of Tom's niece, Mallory. She's a tough little cookie and at 18, has pretty much been the adult in her family since she was 8. She's street wise but vulnerable.
She meets up with David. A young man stricken with that horrid disease of "niceness". He's a nice young man with goals and a future. Mallory is so defensive, she almost misses this wonderful man. But David is more persistant than Mallory is defensive.
Their young love and youthful idealogy teaches Tom and Kelly that love is powerful.
The WWII triangle teaches them that love shouldn't be wasted.
But can they find love admidst the upheaval of an international terrorist attack on Massachusettes?

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Question: It acts like a good pot for only TWO months.

I got this pot on Jan. 17. and I throw it away today.
this is a good pot which does not last long enough -- ONLY GOOD FOR TWO MONTHS.

I was trying to cook some noodle today, and I heard the pot had a wired sound.
When I look at it, it has smoke come out of the on/off button; and also has a smelly smell which seems like it's gonna brow out!! It works well for short time, however, it is really dangerous for long time usage.

The plastic is thick enough not to break but thin enough to be inexpensive. I plan to use these for a season (two or three plantings) and then throw them away and buy more next year. So, for me, these work. But if you're planning to use them over and over you might want a thicker variety of plastic.

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Question: But it would be nice for the larger model to become available again

It is the one to get.  But it would be nice for the larger model to become available again.

I enjoyed reading Against All Odds. I would recommend it any day to anyone who is under the illusion that you can not change from what you have been. He is a young man who tells his story as it should be told to encourage others. Grab a copy for yourself or as a gift for your loved ones.

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Question: Will keep you turning the pages !! Another Must Read

Penelope Ward has another winner with this novel !  You have to love Skylar and Mitch.  Their  story deals with real  problems life can throw in your direction that you have no control over. Neither character is perfect but they are so very believable. Ward makes you think that Happily Ever After is possible no matter what circumstances or curve balls life throws at you. In this novel she reaffirms the power of love, that it's beautiful in it's imperfection and complete unwavering single mindedness. Even if it isn't always easy or perfect it triumphs in the end.  The character development is solid and makes sense, not only in the primary characters of Skylar and MItch but in the secondary characters as well. This novel makes the statement that good guys can be super hot too! The chemistry between Mitch and Skylar sizzles.  Penelope Ward  has a flare for the comic as well as the the romantic.  Some of the scenes had me laughing out loud. Truly a page turner and a must read for any romance fan.

seriously could not put it down. just got a kindle and decided to try out this book as it was suggested and soon to be a movie and it got me hooked. suggest it for all ages even if all those 80s references don't make sense. great read.

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Question: This cover was great unfortunately it doesn't fit the Sony Xperia Z3v (Verizon's ...

This cover was great unfortunately it doesn't fit the Sony Xperia Z3v  (Verizon's version). Would have loved this cover if it fit my phone. It was my mistake for not knowing there was a difference between the Z3 and the Z3v though.

I have had this item for over a year and ordered it at the same time  ordered my Kindle.  It has been fantastic for keeping my kindle protected while giving me a stylish and solid casing.  It is incredibly easy to intall or remove the Kindle from the case, although I think I've only removed it about 3 times since I've owned it.  The only part I'm not totally in love with is the light fabric inside of the case.  When I bought it, I was afraid it would get filthy easily.  It did, in fact, get filthy, but doesn't look terrible.  I may try to clean it at some point, but haven't yet since I'm worried I may damage the leather.

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Question: Excellent Quality Wacces Fitness & Exercise Ball

This is a terrific Fitness Ball in a pretty pink. It is very comfortable to use. The surface is non skid and very comfortable to use. Excellent quality.

I really like the Carpathians and own all of the first 12 or so. But it had been a while since I'd read Ms. Feehan when the write-up on DP brought me back to the series. It was gooood and not too difficult to piece together what I'd missed in the interim. I found myself rooting for Maryanne - you go girl! I loved her. She had a unique personality; she didn't just roll over and let the Carpathian take over her life. He had to meet her halfway and respect her power and her needs if he wanted to keep her.

This book renewed my interest in the series but is not a good starter book for someone new to the Carpathian world. I intend to go back and pick up the books that I missed so I can find out why they can't have girl children. And what about the dragonseekers! That's a new one on me. I'm definitely looking forward to the continuation of "the plan" and I hope Ms. Feehan injects some more fresh blood into the series like Maryanne. She was great.

Does anyone else wish that Ms. Feehan would find another adjective? If she uses "tremendous" one more time!

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Question: Excellent spill-resistant bowl!!!

This is the first bowl I've gotten that my hedgehog does not make a mess with. After 4 bowls I've finally found one that he does not spill everywhere!

I have used the DUAL XPS 150 and Garmin GLO. The Bad Elf 2200 blows them both away. I have tried various things to make it work with my Android tablet with no luck. While Android capability would be nice, this is advertised as iOS and I wasn't that disappointed. The integration with iOS is excellent, especially an excellent iOS app. The ability to pair with multiple devices is so cool! I think this is the first Bluetooth device that I have seen do that.

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Question: I won't relent is my favorite it literally takes me to the heavenlies

This is a very anointed CD. I won't relent is my favorite it literally takes me to the heavenlies.

This is a decent tasting snack. I like the mild heat in combination with salt and sweet, but it needs more toffee nuts to up the balance on the sweet side. It has a great crunch. Well worth a try.

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Question: I love this album forever

I love this album forever. I also love this album, Forever. The clarity is exceptional and it's truly a heartbreakingly perfect love letter to Freddie Mercury's life and legacy. On the final track you can really feel just how much love Brian had/has for Freddie. It's an amazing album for Queen fans but it's also the album that can transform someone into a Queen fan (which should always be done).

The remote is not very user friendly and its a bot of a procedure to get to Utube. Besides that I like it a lot. 4 out of 5

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Question: is ok...depend on how you use them!

is ok...a couple of these didn't work, two of these the battery cover do not close and two of these the battery slot were too short/small cant even fit the aaa battery!

i mean, its like two buck for one so no point of me to return them...

i put one in my car, two of these by my bed drawers and basically use these as flash light :)

This book had me hanging on til the very end. However I didn't like the ending. But can't wait to read the continuation.

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Question: Kinda Cheesily filmed, but good story and acting

Good acting by Liotta and Pactrick  Good story and a bit of a surprise ending.  It's obviously a low budget film the way and the speed it was filmed at, but well done, nonetheless.  It's a bit difficult  to keep up with some of the story line as it jumps around some.  It comes together at the end, but I still had a few loose ends I could put together.  That didn't take away from the movie so much, but would have been nice to understand what was Jason Patrick's character's problem with the dept and being fired, and the dead cops wife.  That wasn't so clear  Overall a good action, suspense movie that never really dragged out.  Very violent and the language was more than rough.

Fits and works perfectly year after year.  It is so nice not having to buy a whole new calendar and binder each year.

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Question: Wonderfully told story

Wonderful story, I couldn't put it down.  I don't usually like books not set in this day and age, but the way the author went back a generation and then came forward to recent times was very well done.  Showing the changes in aristocratic expectations from one generation to the next was fascinating.  I didn't learn as much about beekeeping as I thought I would, but there are other books for that - like Beekeeper's Lament

The product  works as represented, except for water bath canning with quarts - what a mess it makes all over.  For water bath pints, pressure canning of pints and quarts it is great.  The instruction manual that comes with it is not complete, so be sure to call the company before using the pressure canning.  The person I spoke with at the company seemed to think it was amusing that so many people were having trouble with the poor instruction manual and said they are "working on it."

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Question: I followed the instructions to the tee and some of ...

I followed the instructions to the tee and some of these stuck to the wall while others are being difficult and not sticking, even with glue being applied to the back.

This is just beautiful folk from Hardin. Quite a bit more introspective than the earlier stuff, this contains some of Hardin's best, and best known material (such as "If I Were a Carpenter"). Here Hardin is moving away from blues phrasings, and toward jazzier phrasings. Hardin's guitar and beautiful voice are upfront, but he is also backed by drums, piano, vibraphone, bass, and some tasteful string arrangements. I would go as far as to say that this was probably Hardin's best studio album, and it was clearly leading up to his career-defining masterpiece, the live "3". I wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone looking for romantic folk sung from the heart. I do have to point out however, that this particular issue, on Lilac Records, only contains the original album, with no bonus tracks, and only clocks in at 22 minutes 50 seconds.

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Question: Poor materials and craftsmanship

I loved these boots when I got them and wore them well into the summer.
Waterproof as stated, which is great.
Less than a year later, the elastics on the sides are falling apart.
I will NOT buy another pair.
Update: and less than another year later, the sole tore. It revealed that the rubber is very thin and as such not even glued to the bottom of the shoe, which practically buckled.
Timberland sells these boots for $150.
Timberland travesty and a rip-off.
What a shame that a brand name like that sank so low.

Was inspired to after finding it and seeing it still work.
I had been missing this drive for a couple of days and started to worry. Just today I found it as I was taking clothes out of the dryer. I was in a bit of shock seeing this I have several important school files in this drive.
I put it in my laptop expecting the worst and to my dismay it worked just fine!
This plus the large amount of storage will make this my go to choice in flash drives.

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Question: SKILLED WITH PEN AND GUN!

Once in a blue moon a hunter comes along who is as talented with a Papermate and a Cross pen as she is with a Remington and a Berreta shotgun. Susan Lindsley is one of those rarities. Her stories put me in the scenes with her. I felt her passion for the hunt. Great Reading!
Fred Bear said, Go afield with a good attitude, with respect for the forest and fields in which you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person. What an example Ms. Lindsley is of this statement!

I was somewhat surprised that no one had proposed a theory of the brain that would explain how it accomplishes what it does.  Jeff Hawkins has done that in a readable, very interesting presentation of the theory.  His examples demonstrate how it plays out in real life.  I especially like the fact that it is consistent with my own experience in learning a new skill, like skiing.  You are, at first, overwhelmed with the unfamiliar; but within a few days, you suddenly can do it and are free to decide where you want to go instead of thinking about how to go there.  This is exactly what would be predicted by his theory.  I also like the fact he has presented 10 testable predictions (like a good scientist) that would either help verify the theory or cause it to need to be changed.  I would highly recommend the book to anyone interested in learning about the brain at a level that is useful; and would especially recommend it to computer scientists working on artificial intelligence.

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Question: This is great for those who love to read!!

This kindle is amazing! Books can be downloaded so quickly, and it is nice and big. You can easily read everything. PLus, it has no glare no matter what! It's like reading a real book except it's easier. I love mine. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because it operates a bit slow. It is slightly delayed, but it's not bad. I assure you it's a great product!

Now, I am not a coffee drinker, but man ... if this is what happens to girl just for going in for a drink at a gas station, I may have to start drinking it. Seriously!
In all my years that I have read hundreds of books from I don't know how many authors, of which Ms. Flynn (in all her glorious iterations) has been one of my favorite, have I ever seen a book that shows us what dreams the author has for themselves. Yes, we have all read the story where the author says "oh, my gosh, this character was so much me", but nothing like this.
This is not one of Ms. Flynn's fast paced knock 'em dead shifter novels. No, Wounded is so much more than that. This is personal. We are invited, ever so graciously, into her psyche to see what she thinks and feels. Any true fan of Ms. Flynn would know that some of the things that happen throughout Lily's life are actual things that Ms. Flynn has had to face and come out stronger in the end. She has given that strength to her character Lily, whether she (Ms. Flynn and Lily) realizes it or not.
Please join Lily and Jasper as they learn to live their lives that all started out with a gas station coffee and a dream. Ms. Flynn deserves her own happily ever after, could this be the one, or will she share more in future 'In My Dreams' books?

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Question: Nice chair. Assembly is a little tricky especially attaching ...

Nice chair. Assembly is a little tricky especially attaching the arms to the seat and back requires a bit of maneouvering. The hardware package contained less quantities of some of the needed items such as 2 medium bolts instead of the 4 required, 8 wood plugs instead of the 11 required. Their customer service was nice enough to send me a brand new hardware package, however, it took about 2 weeks to get it.

Beautiful image even on basic HD signal.  Looking forward to watching 4K movies in the future.  Delivered on time and set up inside my home.

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Question: Well made and well priced

Very well made for the price.  I fitted it with a pvc frame to support a disassemblable clothing rack and we took it to dance competition.

So tiny, they're about 1cm each.  The dimension is for the package size, not individual snowflake.  I was going to use them as table decoration (didn't want to get confetti, would be a pain to clean up) and wanted plastic or something more substantial.  These are a big mistake.  Quality is decent and might be good for craft, just not for me.

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Question: Great look at plastic surgery

I have a slightly screwed up jaw since birth, one side is an inch longer than the other. Now it isn't something that is readily noticeable unless I point it out; especially since I had the good fortune to break my nose in the opposite direction as a teenager. So overall they cancel out each other giving me a balanced face. The only long term issue I have is my bite being unaligned requiring crowns in the back. I did have a surgeon tell me he could even out the jaw eliminating the need for the crowns but being really ignorant on the subject I passed (also because I am a little fearful of pain and surgery in general).

If I was a little braver, a little more forthright I would have started to ask questions. Starting with the basics and then just delving in until I could darn near explain it to someone else with full confidence. Now that I am older that is exactly what I do when I am confronted with a problem, or a novel experience - ASK QUESTIONS until I can't. Fabulous Faces is a well respected Facial Plastic Surgeon anticipating every question a patient could want to know. And when he has done that he gives you example after example in his patients' own words.

Being a psychology type guy my favorite part of the book is when he dispels the most common myths about plastic surgery and explains the real motivation for people to undertake the process. Typically we think of vain people trying to look like someone beyond who they are with the end result being they look fake. But as Dr. Adamson explains, true beauty is in the mind of the beheld. All of us has a bell curve of what a normal looking person looks like in our mind. For whatever reason, real or perceived, the patient believes they fall outside that curve; that they are not normal. So surgery is not to go above the normal range, but rather it is to fit right in it, to become "invisible."

Once a person finds themselves in that invisible zone they often find themselves able to unblock the rest of their life. They begin to live more engaged and more open (but he does note that it will NOT cure depression). Dr. Adamson then proceeds to go through in easily understandable language all the options people have with Facial Plastic surgery. Then follows with what each process involves from preparation to recovery. Then he has his former patients tell you in their own words what they went through.

If you or anybody you know are considering getting a procedure done you absolutely must read this book. It is like having a all day seminar with the surgeon. At the end of the day if I ever were to need the jaw surgery all my previous fears have been dispelled and I would not hesitate after reading this book.

I had one from my old fishing days to keep my filet knives sharp, after 20 years the carbide pieces fell out and one go lost. Since then I have used many different types of sharpeners, but this method is still the simplest and best way to quickly ensure your knife is sharp to use. I use this product nearly every time prior to using a knife (that is not a serving style knife.)

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Question: Doesn't work reliably, buyer beware

These are too large to use with most light bulbs in my lamps. I did find a shorter bulb for the lamp on my bedside table that fit. The problem is the lamp comes on when I touch the base but sometimes it goes off if I brush the table or my dog jumps on the bed or for no apparent reason. Very disappointing, but I guess it's better than having to reach up to turn off the lamp.

I recieved this piece of furniture as a gift. When I started to asemble it, one board with a large boot mark on it collapsed and the whole thing was ruined. I gave it 1 star and promised to edit my review when everything was fixed. I emailed the company and got new parts within a week. I am satisfied with the furniture and would change the star to 3.5 if I could. The directions are picture only and can be confusing (which side is up and down in particular) to make matters worst this (like most) particlefurniture uses a locking devise that is irreversable. The rack is also VERY HEAVY which makes assembly somewhat difficult. I would not suggest this if you don't have exp with particle furniture assembly. If you do, and have a large collection of media, I would say this is the piece you WANT TO BUY. Finally I can fit all my cd's on one rack.

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Question: Works great. Perfectly satisfied

Works great.  Perfectly satisfied.  Bought 2,  one for system drive and other for working drive.  Very fast.

Just what I needed for facilitating or taking a ride on the zip line. Great buy!

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Question: TRANSCENDENT - SYMPHONY OF THE CENTURY!!!

Yes, it is just a bit presumptuous to anoint, in 2015, any musical work with the sobriquet "of the century", but based on this recording, Jack Gallagher's Symphony #2 "Ascendant" will give anything still to come over the next 85 years a good run for its money. How (the skeptic may ask) could any hour-long symphony written by a small-college music professor (ah, the Bruckner parallel!) less than five years ago be any good? Get the word out, big-symphony lovers: wait until you hear it!

Naturally, the next question is: so what does it sound like? Mr. Gallagher (who has graciously contributed the very accessible booklet notes) is very free with his musical influences, with Stravinsky and Mahler being the most obvious. This listener heard reminiscences of composers such as Albert Roussel, Josef Suk, John Adams, Paul Creston (those rhythms!), Carl Nielsen, and even British symphonists such as Malcolm Arnold and Robert Simpson. Heck, even Heitor Villa-Lobos! In spite of its length, the symphony never drags and continually sustains interest. Melodies and cadences, once introduced, are relentlessly pursued to their inexorable conclusions. The virtuoso orchestra writing puts all the principles through their paces, and while symphonic form is adhered to, the "concerto for orchestra" (ah, the Bartok parallel!) ethos is also present. An immense amount of rehearsal must have been necessary to bring this symphony off, and the efforts of JoAnn Falletta and the London Symphony Orchestra have been repaid in spades.

Relax, progressives: risks, dissonances, and surprises are introduced (especially in the 868-measure first movement), and after the (relatively) harsh introduction, one will never assume this will be an hour's worth of elevator music. At the same time, there is never a digression into intentional ugliness. The jaunty scherzo second movement (unforgettable woodwind themes!) leads to a glacial, shimmering third movement with horn chorales and a phantasmagorical center section. Mysterious yet energetic, the fourth movement races to a wildly vigorous ending, with true workouts for the bassoon, the harp, and the piccolo among many others. In spite of name-dropping a veritable cornucopia of 20th century composers, I must say the symphony is in no way blatantly derivative, and it is downright stunning how in this day and age all these influences (actual and perceived) can be brought together to make something truly unique and individual. And lest any doubt arise, the "Ascendant" refers to the "elevated aspirations of the human spirit". Now which major orchestra will have the gumption (chutzpah, even) to program this masterpiece for a live performance!

I would be remiss if I didn't mention this disc's make-weight Quiet Reflections, a serene, tranquil, dreamy Copland-esque musical landscape that is not always slow. Yet it pales in comparison to the attached symphony, which will repay a century's worth of repeated listening. Yes, it's that good! "Ascendant"? How about "Transcendent"?

This is a 1999 Dutch release consisting of 27 tracks with a total playing time of 75 minutes. The first six tracks which  include two alternate takes were recorded in London during July 1933. The compositions in this set include "Hyde Park", "Chicago (take1 & 2),"Ain't Misbehavin" and "Harlem Speaks (take1 & 2)". The material, arrangements and performances are spectacular. All these tunes include classic solo performances by Ellington, Cootie, Hodges, Carney, Nanton, Bigard and Whetsol. The audio quality for the London performances is outstanding considering they're 78 year old recordings.

The next six tracks were recorded at the Cotton Club and broadcast directly to the UK on April 1938. These are solid performances recorded during one of the band's most creative periods. Unfortunately, the audio quality of this set is somewhat uneven. Most of the numbers experience some level of fading where the audio volume fluctuates throughout the performance. There is also some slight static and hissing noise heard periodically on the six tracks. Also, about three of the six numbers end abruptly somewhere around the two plus minute mark. I suspect that this was caused either through program editing (due to time constraints) or possibly the recording tape ended and needed replacement. However, even with these quality deficits, the listening experience for the hard core fan is enjoyable.

The next three tracks," Chatterbox", "Old King Doojl" and "Azure", were recorded at the Apollo Theatre during Oct. 1938 and broadcast directly to the UK. This set suffers from the same audio shortcomings as the Cotton Club date. However, just listening to an early version of "Azure" with a magnificent solo by Barney Bigarde makes this session worthwhile.

The real treasure within this CD is the next ten tracks recorded at CBS Studios during June 1940. This is the legendary Blanton-Webster edition of the Duke Ellington orchestra. The audio quality is exceptional for its age, probably due to the set being performed in a recording studio versus a night club. The band is in full swing mode and offers a joyful and richly rewarding listening experience.

Next, is a three minute rendition of "Harmony in Harlem ", recorded in the Columbia recording studio during March 1939. This is followed by a bonus track recorded during Oct. 1958. An arrangement of  "Take the A Train", recorded live on a Atlantic Ocean Liner docked in Liverpool, England. Both the 1939 and 1958 tracks boost solid performances and acceptable audio quality.

 In summary, the 1933 London session and the 1940 CBS studio recordings of the Blanton-Webster orchestra performances totaling 16 tracks are classic masterpieces.  The combined nine tracks recorded at the Apollo and the Cotton clubs are  partially flawed due to the audio quality but do provide the listener with a musical time capsule of a classic band experiencing a peak creative period. Some of the artist solos within these nine compositions are rewarding enough to be worth the tradeoff of experiencing some audio shortcomings.

This release is a valued addition to the Duke Ellington catalogue of recorded classics.

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Question: For the price i think it's great

Really snazzy looking bluetooth speaker and fairly loud for the price. It feels a little cheap where the handle is but still great design. Easy to use too

The premise of the book is a being from another part of the universe comes to a scholarly man and has conversations with him. The discussions are very interesting and thought provoking. The man in the book is Muslim. Some readers may be put off with this. But I think that would be a mistake. It does not matter which religion the man follows. The point is how you live your religion or spirituality.
This book is easy to read. The author is a man who has studied the Quran and other sacred Islamic text and then has put them into his daily practice. All his books are free. So you can google his name and download anything from his web site.
In this day as is often in the past, people feel their religion is the best. Most wars and senseless killing have been over religion. Ahmed Hulusi, a Muslim encourages you to learn all you can about your religion and at the same time think for yourself. I imagine that most people will find it hard to believe that a Muslim has this point of view. However when we think of a group and label them, we must remember that some labels just don't fit.

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Question: Gave a horn cup tankard to my son for Christmas ...

Gave a horn cup tankard to my son for Christmas! Now all his buddies want one as well. Very unique gift, for sure!

As described. Would be nice if they were more sturdy, they just feel light. If you plan on using these a lot
(such as tending bar) you'll want to wrap them in duct tape to save your hands, but the openers themselves will hold up just fine.

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