Question: The Thermos is very dependable, but the flip-tops and $3.99 replacement fee is horrendous. No warranty on cap.

As stated in an earlier review of another Thermos bottle, the Latex band flipping the top, breaks every 3 months or so, and at a replacement cost of $3.95 ea, the Thermos will be bought many times over. Don't buy this when the Element 5 Thermos is far better.

Loved this series & all the characters, a definite must read. Its worth purchasing the box set so you have all the books together. I would also recommend starting with the Layers series by Lacey Silks. Happy reading!

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Question: Nice, lightweight helmet

Nice, lightweight helmet.  Used it a few times then gave it to my daughter.  She like the fit of it.

The most beautiful shower curtain! Everyone says how beautiful it is! Does not do well with water but in my guest bathroom it's perfect! Love love love it, so gorgeous.

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Question: Overall, a great and very durable tool.

I've been using this little router for some 20 years now and it is my go-tool for any most of my routing tasks.  I have half a dozen routers in the shop, including some very expensive and precision units, but this little guy is so handy that unless I need super stability or precision micro-adjustments, I grab this one.  It has done miles of laminate and counter-edge trimming of oak and other hardwoods, and after probably hundreds of hours of use it is still running as new.

Is it perfect?  No.  The height adjustment is at best, primitive.  I've just learned how to set its depth-of-cut with minimum follow-up corrections.  The nut that is supposed to secure the base to the body needs to be tightened with pliers, since hand tightening is just not enough to prevent it from loosening and then moving during a cut.  My trimmer came with the full laminate-trimming kit in a nice steel carrying case, and back when laminate counter tops were still acceptable in kitchens, this kit was great.

I routinely abuse this little machine by doing long 12 radius roundovers on long beams and such, and it has never overheated or shown any signs of stress. I like the fact that it has a shaft-lock so that only one wrench is required to change bits.  The button is not very well placed, however, and I seem to hit it occasionally during use.  No damage has resulted, but it makes a lot of noise and is no doubt not good for the tool.  Also, the power switch is not placed well, as it is a two-handed operation to shut the machine off.

Bottom line:  After more than 20 years of use, I'd replace this tool with another just like it.

I purchased this as a gift and right away the crystals started falling off. I wouldn't waste my money on this item.

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Question: This is too small for ANY fish

I'm not sure why it's conceived that bettas can thrive in tiny spaces, but it's bull. I don't know why they even make crap like this. Oh I know why- because it's aesthetically pleasing on your desk, and is easy to take care of...and they know people want pretty stuff an convenience, so people will buy it. Look, if you're going to own a betta, you need to have AT LEAST 3 gallons. AT LEAST. Really, 5 gallons is your best bet. But 3 at the very minimum. These fish have no room to swim in this. I have a 10 gallon aquarium that I put a divider in so each of my bettas get 5 gallons. They also have a filter and a heater. Bettas need heaters- because they are tropical fish!! They do not like cold water, it needs to be warm. Please do not buy a betta unless you do research, and do not let your kids beg you into buying them on an impulse. I don't even have this tank, I saw it at the store and knew it was way too small. I got my 10 gallon for only $15. This small crap is overpriced. Do not get it if you wish to give your bettas a long, healthy life.

My husband loves this shirt.  I had a hard time finding knit polos that the collar didn't crinkle and curl up.  These are great shirts and easy care without the problem with the collars

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Question: Must have. Order yours today

Best flash light in the world  very very bright yes a tad bit spendy but well worth it  don't be cheap

I like these. The come individually wrapped so they will stay fresh. But my guinea pig doesnt like them but she is not a heavy chewer. Will probably be great for rats or other rodents that like to chew a lot

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Question: Hate to say it, but..

The color of the scarf is not as bright as depicted, and there is no hemming whatsoever on the "scarf"...more or less it's just a strip of cloth with a Narwhal printed onto it.

looks great, very happy with the product. It complement the ivory tones of the diploma without overwhelming it with a contrast.

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Question: Second chances at love...

'From London with Love: Rebellious Brides' by Diana Quincy is book Three in the "Rebellious Brides" series.  This is the story of Emilia St. George and Hamilton Sparrow.  I have been reading the series but feel you can make this a standalone book.  Emilia is at the church getting ready to marry when all of a sudden she is taken by Sparrow.  Sparrow was the man she was to marry a few years ago but he broke their engagement along with her heart.  Now Emilia has the mind set to marry Edmund Worsley who is a grandson of a Duke.  Even though there is not love there she thinks it is a good match for her.  For a few minutes after realizing that Sparrow has taken her she thinks he came to realize that he loves her but that dream is busted.  Sparrow was just trying to save her from someone he thought was trying to kill her. Sparrow now being reunited with Emilia starts to realize that there is more to Emilia than he first thought.  This was an exciting read trying to get to the mystery of who might be out to get Emilia.  Also a great book about second chances at love!  "My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read."

I love this weather station.  Easy to read and easy to setup.  Don't tighten the wind vane down too much as will throw off the wind mph measurements.  I used a steel pole from lowes with fast acting concrete mix to mount it but make sure it is the right diameter as noted in the instructions or will not hold tightly enough.

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Question: Definitely a Great Investment!

Well, I did not buy this product for myself, but for my husband. And I must say, it definitely works! Anytime there is a radar gun going off or a marked/unmarked police vehicle by you, it will sound with a different alert. X, K, and KA band. Read the manual. Highly Recommend this to anyone driving!

This antenna would not rotate , then the power control  stopped working . contacted 1by one  who does not have a troubleshooting person. The lady who answered the telephone did try and help and suggested a replacement motor which she did send. Soon after talking to her I contacted amazon and informed them what was happening. Later that night amazon informed me  that I would be given a credit and to keep the antenna.

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Question: A short but engaging and essential read for those interested ...

A short but engaging and essential read for those interested in Christian origins. The author makes the case that the study of the Essenes is essential to the study Christian origins as both groups share temporal,geographical,cultural and theological "proximity" which includes both similarities and differences. .The Author believes that Essenes probably influenced early Christianity and hence there is some unknowable relationship between the two groups. The author goes out of his way ad nauseam  to argue that although the two groups have striking similarities , they also have differences and he is not arguing that they are the same group. The author likely fears being "cast down" in to "the pit"  along with Eisenman  if he dares to make a case for  a direct relationship between Jesus and the Essenes. Dr. Joseph has laid down the foundation for further studies of Essenes/Christian origins in a "responsible"  and "measured" analysis which  hopefully the Academy will find digestible. I hope Dr. Joseph  will be writing a sequel to this book as there are many similarities between the Essenes and the Jesus movement that were not explored in this book. One example being the use of the "Perfection" vocabulary used both the DSS and the Gospel of Matthew.

Based on the price and reviews here I ordered and just received this vise.  The size and weight are impressive, but this product is shipped un-finished and unusable.  There is some major machining that should have been done on 3 key pieces to make this a useful product, plus it should include a handle.

1> The primary mounting plate is cast really warped - about 3/8" from end to end.  It should have been surface ground.  As supplied you cannot mount it flush to a surface without putting spacer washers under all mounting points to try and level.  If you do not, and tighten your mounting hardware down you will just crack the plate - 'cause cast iron does not bend - at all.
2> The front jaw plate is also cast with a warp in it.  It has a distinct curve  - across it's 9" width it's got at least a 1/4" bend in it.  Should also have been surface ground.
3> The cast handle should have been drilled out.  It was designed to hold a 1 1/8" dia. wooden handle, but the out-of-round hole is full of rough casting iron - there is no way even a 1" handle fits through there.  It should have been drilled out, but I had to spend several hours with a dremel tool (do you have a 1 1/8" drill bit laying around?)grinding it round from the inside out.
4> a wooden handle should have been included.  Surpisingly Grizzly does not even offer one for sale - I had to order it separately from Lee Valley.  What a pain. (or make your own)
5> The green paint is really cheap - expect it to wipe off onto your hands.

On the plus side - all the parts they bothered to machine are fine: the main steel screw is well made and really heavy duty, as are the steel guide rods. All align well into the main plate.  But - they should have put about 50 cents more Chinese labor into this to do a bit more machining, and included the wooden handle.  They could then charge $39.95 and it would be a truly great value.  But as it is shipped now it is unuseable.  I guess you do get what you pay for, but knowing the questionable quality of some Asian made goods you would think that Grizzly wold demand better for something that they are putting their name on.

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Question: Like having band at waist rather than usual top

Like having band at waist rather than usual top. Material soft and fit is perfect. Wish I had ordered 30" instead of 31 though.

Not bad at all but comparing it to Ludlum's intense and inumerable suspense,
you don't want to close your devise although you have a hard time making your
eyes open!

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Question: Perfect tea party doilies !!!

Loved the colors !!! Everybody kept asking me where I got them from ! Look no further ! These were the perfect doilies for a tea party occasion.

Love the quality and unlike some pillow protectors, I don't even know they are there.

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Question: I'm happy with this purchase especially when considering the price

Looks exactly as advertised and feels soft! I'm happy with this purchase especially when considering the price!

WOW! This is the absolute BEST trigger point roller. I have felt every trigger point that needed to be released (from 20 years of martial arts training) - this hits them deeply! Using it twice a day for the past 4-5 days has released points in my legs/hips and has helped with the lower back pain/tightness I've developed with age. I can feel my range of motion increasing. I Highly recommend it!

Ironically, in a previous discussion around a year ago in regard to not using basic foam rollers over the spine because they push on it evenly, my chiropractor and I had discussed this type of design was really needed. After already buying it (but not having it in my hands at the time of my last appointment) I showed my chiropractor the online description. He is eager to see it in person and the front receptionist hinted she wanted one for Christmas! Awesome product!WODFitters T-Pin - Trigger Pin - Revolutionary Muscle Therapy Roller for Trigger Points, Mobility, Recovery before and after WODs and Optimized Performance - More Effective than Foam Rollers for Self Myofascial Release and Deep Tissue and Trigger Point Massage (Red-Black-White, Double Bubble - 17")

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Question: ... bootsgreen waxed canvas) and they have been my absolute favorite pair of boots that i have ever owned

I Have another pair of these bootsgreen waxed canvas) and they have been my absolute favorite pair of boots that i have ever owned!  They are lightweight, breathable and so comfortable.  Also they are very quiet to walk in.  These leather ones are exaggerationthe same, but made with good quality leather and in my opinion can also double as formal boots!  I will be getting spares of each!  I love them!

Based upon product reviews, this low-end blower would be at risk to be returned if bought new from the Box Store; so, I decided to save the frustration of returning a new product and instead buy the reconditioned model which obviously has already been retunred and check-out more thoroughly than a production model, saving frustration and money in the process! So far, I have been correct in my assessment inasmuch as the product is working just fine.

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Question: While the case is hard and protects the phone, ...

While the case is hard and protects the phone, it is very wide and the screen protection film makes it difficult to view your screen under certain lighting conditions.

It has been more than a month since I bought this filter.

My disappointment started at the beginning when even the maintenance team of our community was unable to fix it to the kitchen faucet although it is a standard one. When the filter is on, main faucet continues to flow water.

Second, and the worst part is that TDS meter reads higher on the filtered water when compared to the tap water!

Third is that, if the above conditions had not existed, it could have been easier to put up with the slow filtering. It is just so slow....

Oh and there is this leaking / oozing of water from all possible parts of the faucet, which I think is because the maintenance had to work on it hard enough to make it fit and work.

I really do not recommend this filter.

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Question: Great quality! Having a battery to charge is so ...

Great quality!  Having a battery to charge is so much better than having to add gas. World's perfectly!  At level 6, you can work for about 30 minutes until battery stays dying.

Fit my Toro 22" walk behind self-propelled mower, works as advertised.  What more can I say? Best filter I've bought this year.

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Question: Product is Great, but I received an item that didn't work

Product is Great, but I received an item that didn't work. I also suspect that it was previously opened, then repackaged and re-sold as new.  I returned the item to Amzon, and received a partial refund.

How we lived without this gadget, I'll never know!  There are no more dinner hour robo calls, charity solicitations, or political surveys.  We now have peace in our household, and I truly enjoy "zapping" those calls!

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Question: Short But To The Point

Great explanation of the second coming of our Lord and Savior. Often wondered how the rapture theory came to be. As much as I searched the scriptures it would not tie together and Doug Batchelor lays it out so simple without any struggle in words. If we as a church believe in a God who takes care of us and is with us then why can't we believe that HE will bring us through the great tribulation just as HE brought the children through the plagues of Egypt and the three Hebrew boys in the fiery furnace, and Daniel in the Lions den and so many more.. Throughout the bible we have so many miraculous interventions from our GOD so how can we doubt that HE won't do the same for us in these last days. We need to start believing in the GOD of the bible who will be there for us in the time of need.

if you can get passed the slightly substandard graphics, colors and sound, this game is a great port of the original SNES version, with the inclusion of Luigi. This game brings hours of enjoyment with dynamic level designs, power ups, and many areas on the world map to discover. If you're on edge about buying this game, take it from us nostalgic retro gamers, it's definitely worth it, even by today's standards.

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Question: If you enjoy locked-room or "impossible" style mysteries

I am a big fan of Paul Halter's work.  The man is ingenious.  If you enjoy locked-room or "impossible" style mysteries, you should definitely read this work.  Not as great as some of his other mysteries, but still puzzling and enjoyable

Bought as a gift for Father-in-law as FIL cannot have caffeine, and normally "herbal teas" contain no caffeine.  All were describes as "Herbal" but,  about half of what was sent contained at least some caffeine (and half of those were Green teas and not herbal at all).  Also, I was a tad- disappointed with the variety of the non-caffeinated, which was ultimately sent as the gift.  40 flavors came in the 120-pack (3 bags of each). 18 flavors (54 total) were caffeinated, and 22 flavors (66 total) were non-caffeinated; however, about half of the ones without caffeine were different types of mint teas, not really leaving any true variety for my FIL to try.  Would buy a VarieTea again, but wished there was more variety for non-caffeine.

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Question: If the Sigma Series and Twilight had an illigitimate child...

Blood Gospel would be its name.  Having read every James Rollins novel and not a single Cantrell Novel, I was not shocked to learn that she's a tween vampire novelist.  This book is almost ruined by the heavy overtones of another Bella, Edward, and Jacob in adult form. The mishmash of Rollins and Cantrell's characters/writing styles do not mesh well together and I found myself halfway through this book sorely disappointed.  Erin Granger starts off as a somewhat likeable character who then deteriorates into a rather sullen and almost annoyingly conflicted person.  Rhun Korza manages to maintain a healthy mystery and likability that stays true throughout the book although at times too brooding battling his difficulties with how much he loves the smell of Erin Granger (Hence the Edward Reference).  However, despite Rollins' ability to write strong military characters as he has with his Sigma Force series, Jordan falls short of being the "warrior"/military forensic hero and more of a cliche dripping "good ol' boy" stinking of Jacob with his overbearing jealousy of Rhun's attraction towards Erin and he pines for her like a lovesick puppy.  Jordan's character is by far my least favorite and probably the most useless of a trio brought together to save the world from being destroyed by an unknown evil.  I dreaded reading his interactions with characters because there was bound to be some groan inducing pun or play on words that just had me rolling my eyes.  As far as his ability as a warrior, in every near death run in he's usually saved by Rhun or Erin.  As for the love triangle it reeks of tween romance novels by the constant overkill of how Erin and Jordan's heartbeats get faster anytime next to each other, the lingering hand touches, the constant reminder of how WARM Jordan is and how COLD Ruhn is...bleh...Now on to Bathory who is somewhat intriguing,reminds me a bit of Seichan from the Sigma series, but unfortunately her character is underdeveloped and by the end is just a written off pawn who could have had a more lasting impression had more time been spent on her storyline.  Now for the meat and potatoes of the story, it's a lot like the Sigma novels in that you have a slew of characters bounding from one country to the next in a miniscule time frame to solve age old clues that are going to stop some horrendous event from occurring. But hey! How handy to have an archeologist on the team, because you know that group of righteous vampires called Sanguinists, who are as old as time itself, couldn't put this puzzle together without a 30-something year old woman to piece it all together for them.  I don't know that I'll bother to read the sequel.  I gave it 3 stars because it is an okay read despite my gripes, but having been exposed to the previous stellar works of Mr. Rollins I hope that this series will be his only venture in co-authoring.

My 18-month old daughter loves this book.  The interactive elements are inventive and thoughtful.  I also appreciate the quality of the rhyming text (sometimes the pop ups are cute, but the text is a mere boring afterthought), and there are a variety of different types of activities.  Sometimes things pop up, other times there is a lift the flap.  There is a bug ornament that you take out of the envelope and hang on the tree (which she loves to do again and again...I get so tired of that page!)
If you are looking for a Christmas book that is interactive and a little bit different, this fits the bill.
My only complaint is that the battery for the star on the last page has worn out, and it's not replacable!  They should make it replacable like with so many other battery powered books.

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Question: Universal but only with a bit of effort

It can fit basically any sink if you fully remove the old sprayer. This typically involves removing the c-ring which holds the bottom part in place and then putting it back with this unit. The old c-ring may not fit perfectly into this unit but you usually can make it work if you force fit it.

This is by far the best phone case I have ever owned.  It is durable, looks great, and has removed anxiety I have had about damaging my phone.  I have used it in the pool, dropped it, and once I dropped my phone into a sandbox on accident.  It is nice to have such great protection.  It stays in place tightly and looks awesome.  I got the red case and the screen always looks great.

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Question: Good book and I would recommend it to others if you are interested in this case.

I read both Raffaele and Amanda's books and enjoyed his more. Hers seemed rather slow in parts and I did not experience that with his. He provided detailed account of what happened and how he survived 4 years in prison.

Arousing and entertaining. If you are a fan of erotic graphic novels, then this is a good pick!

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Question: 12 yr old daughter really is enjoying

I was searching for a series to encourage more reading and fell upon this from a freebie email.  I said "why not?"  My daughter was hooked!  She is twelve and has now read 5 of the books in a short period of time and talks about the characters daily.  I haven't seen her choose to read in quite a while, so I would say...must be good!

This book provides very little useful information. For example, it list thirteen data types available in C# but only provides an explanation of what two of them are. I'm a Java programmer starting to dabble in C#. Java doesn't have sbyte, uint, etc. I could guess that uint is an unsigned int but couldn't guess what an sbyte is. Same thing when it suddenly says things like, "... because of the CLR, a system that comes with the .NET framework". What is this CLR thing? What does it even stand for? I have no idea other than the book says it comes with .NET. Have to use Google to figure out what this book is talking about.

The book has no index but since it is only 53 pages it is pretty easy to quickly flip through it to find what you are looking for. But you may find that the only reason you are trying to reference something in this book is to get examples for the book review.

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Question: The worst-written book I have ever read; Amazon should be ashamed.

This book must have been self-published or published by a vanity press. No self-respecting publisher would want it on their list. The plot is completely unrealistic; the characters are vapid and all the same; chunks of religious garbage are inserted for no apparent reason; in short, there is nothing to like about it. Plus it is full of misspelled words. Don't waste your time on this.

The top is a little snug, but they are super cute. Worth getting

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Question: LOVE this water fountain

First, this was much cheaper on Amazon than another popular site.  But having said that, this "fountain" is great.  The sound is so soothing and the water flow is adjustable.  We do not hang it on the wall but we have it sitting on a table in our patio and it works fine there.  It also works sitting on the concrete. So glad I purchased it!  Our dogs love to lay in front of it and nap.

I love this sign, looks and reaminds me of Summer , the most wonderful time of the year. I usually put up my Summer time decorations in late winter after Mardi Gras .To get my mind off the horrible cold weather and this sign is like a beautiful ray of Sweet Summer time.

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Question: Fantastic, recommend to everyone with a sense of humor!

This product is fantastic, we recommend it to everyone with a sense of humor! We list it one of the top ten most re-viewable movies amongst our TV/Movie collection of around 400!

Legrand-Pass & Seymour 663LASLGCC10 Three Way Lighted Toggle Switch 15-Amp 120-volt High Impact Resistant Construction
Just what I needed for a dark staircase...

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Question: A science-fiction elegy about demented colonialism

" Fata morgana " means mirage, a metaphore used by german filmmaker Werner Herzog to show us our decadent world as a phantasm, connecting in a very personal way with the pessimist and romantic philosophy of Schopenhauer and a mayan ancient myth that explain the world as a creation that has not been finished. " Fata morgana " is at the same time a disheartened and mesmerezing movie: during the two first parts of the film Herzog blends apocalyptic and ghostly images of Sahara desert ( animals skeletons burned by the sun; tumbledown airplanes in the middle of nowhere )with segments of the mayan myth of Creation ( the " Pupul-Vuh" ) narrated by prestigious cinema essayist Lotte Eissner. The third and last part, ironically entitled " The golden age ", of this shatteredly lyrical movie introduces several sardonic and bizarre vignettes as that one of a west scientist dressed with a picturesque clothing to fit to the new environment holding a lizard, a creature older than man. The message is clear: man is shown by Herzog as an alien; as a grotesque creature that has broken the eerie order of nature in the name of cosmic boredom. In Herzog's words: " Fata morgana" is a "science-fiction elegy about demented colonialism" ( 1 )

" Lessons of darkness " is a haunting documentary shot in Kuwait where Herzog follows the traces of the disasters perpetrated during the Gulf war. ( 2 )

Full-frame ( 1 ) / Widescreen edition ( 2 ). Extras: biofilmography of Werner Herzog; Herzog commentaries about " Fata morgana "

From beginning to end, I was caught up in this and could only put the book down to eat. The plot's twists and turns are clever, and had me guessing throughout.

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Question: Very Depressing and Negative

This music is depressing and I would not recommend it to anyone.  Just the name alone is enough to tell you something about it.

I was a little skeptical about buying these due to the price was really low.  I have to say that they actually are really nice.  I normally wear a 7.5, but ordered a 8.5 in these because I want to be able to wear thicker socks with them.  Honestly after trying them on I think a 8 would of probably fit fine, but I don't mind the extra room.

The shoes are VERY comfortable.  it is surprising because the heel is so high. They are pretty wide, so I think regardless of whether your foot is thick or thin, these will fit.  I was a little nervous what rain would do to them, so I used a leather/suede protector spray on them, and it didn't change the color or texture at all, so that's good :)  My only complaint is that the laces don't feel very durable.  I honestly was a little hesitant to tie them tightly because the laces just seem so delicate.  I think I'm going to buy men's work boot laces for these, since they look the same, that way I don't have to be nervous when tying them.  But for as cheap as these are, I think spending $4.00 for some extra laces isn't bad.

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Question: Does not fit like pic at

Looks ridiculous....I'm 5'3, 120...got a med. It looks awful. Does not fit like pic at all

This book was just okay. I had hoped for better after reading The Letter

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Question: Pioneer 8 1/2 Inch by 11 Inch Cover

This is a very nice cover.  I used the clear protection sheets for my pictures, printed on 8 1/2 x 11 inch photo paper.  Made a wonderful photo book.  I will definitely purchase this book again.  If you have more than 10 pages, either purchase the clear holders from Pioneer or get enough from Avery or another source for your book.  The Pioneer Clear holders are a different size than Avery.  They are a little wider.  I used Avery in mine because of the price difference.

Works as advertised. It was easy to set up and unlike one reviewer who had missing parts, mine came all intact. I mounted the lights behind my TV and it looks great....definitely worth the price. I purchased these lights over others due to the extended length of the LED strips. My only knock on this product is the adhesive holding the lights, which aren't very strong (sticky). However, I found a workaround by using some Velcro. Overall, I'd say that this was a good purchase and would recommend this product to my friends.

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Question: ... deodorizers now and they still keep my gloves smelling great! I highly recommend this product to all combat ...

I had some time to use the deodorizers now and they still keep my gloves smelling great! I highly recommend this product to all combat sports athletes.

Good book, very helpful for design projects. It is very expensive in the most recent edition.

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Question: but this has been one of the best bang for buck items I have ever purchased

I don't usually review products on Amazon, but this has been one of the best bang for buck items I have ever purchased.  As someone who considers himself generally well put-together, I was surprised by how helpful this book has been in furthering my own journey toward self-mastery.  If you're skeptical about self-help books, join the club.  However, this isn't a self-help book in the traditional sense of the term, but more of a tool and exercise guide.  If' you're already successful, the concepts in this book will help you streamline yourself and become more focused.  If you're not there yet, it's an incredible boost on the road to self confidence.  I can personally attest to this, having purchased three copies of this book, one for me and two for close friends who were in a low place in their life.  One of the recipients of this book credits the work he did with it to  his getting up off his parents' couch, getting a job, and getting his own place for the first time.  The other has found the self-talk exercises helpful in coping with symptoms of depression.  Personally, I can't say enough good things about this book.  For less than 15 bucks, it's truly invaluable as it will pay for itself countless times in value added to your life.  I have MAGA Mindset on the way, even though I'm not a Trump fan, because I'm sure I'll be able to find some pearls of wisdom in any of Mike's writing.

Cuts through all the materialistic B.S. in American culture and redirects the reader to look inside one's self for the gold to be found within.

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Question: Heavy and poorly designed

The headphone buds are so big. I have small ear canals I guess and wish I could replace the buds with something slimmer. The weight distribution is also completely worthless and lopsided and when I run, I am fumbling around with the strap constantly.

I have read several reviews on these meals and many of the reviewers fail to mention what meal it is.  Since Mountain House has a plethora of meals available, their review means absolutely nothing to me or other readers unless we know which meal it is.

Here is my review:

All Mountain House meals are not equal.  Some are great.  Some not so much...

I really like the Chili Mac, when it is available.  The beef stew is good also.  Lasagna is good, but use a throwaway plastic utensil since the cheese sticks to the spoon like concrete.

I purchased a variety box from Costco for a reasonable cost of $34 for ten packs a couple of years ago.  They were all pretty good, except I did not care much for the chicken teriyaki and rice entre.  It was pretty bland.  I believe the box contains beef stroganoff with noodles, lasagna with meat sauce and beef stew.  Although the chicken was bland, one could spice it up with hot sauce and soy sauce.  I saw this same thing at Costco this year for $44, still not a bad price.

I go camping on my motorcycle and these meals are quite handy, especially if I pull in a campground late and don't wish to eat out.  I use a nice little stove to boil the water.  It's called a JetBoil and is available just about anywhere.  Very small and good for making coffee and boiling water in just a couple of minutes.

Anyway, I would suggest that when folks are reviewing M.H. products, they tell us what products they are or the review is pretty useless.

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Question: great price and perfect quality

EXACTLY what I wanted, great price and perfect quality.

For everyone buying this report, please google Eileen Morgan and Freeh Report to find my critical analysis of Freeh's report. It is free. And it straightens out all the twisted, convoluted conclusions by Freeh. I am not allowed to add a link here. Thank you, you won't be sorry.

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Question: Grind easily and uniformly

Like the sleek style.  They work very well, grind easily and uniformly

Mr. Lutz is undoubtedly one of our great Python authorities, but his approach doesn't allow for too much accomplishment without reading most or all of this huge tome.

Not for the faint of heart or casual programmer.

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Question: this product was small and did not come in a set of 2 like another review a Said

For $7 plus shipping, this product was small and did not come in a set of 2 like another review a Said.

This is exactly what I wanted, a nice flat stone to mark where we buried my cat in the yard, and has a saying that makes me tear up. You can mow right over it without worry.

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Question: absolutely phenomenal book

caraval went above and beyond all expectations that i had for this book. i actually can't believe it was so good. the first few chapters were disappointing and a little off putting. i didn't particularly like the way it was written, but i'm glad i continued reading as things picked up once they left scarlett's home island.

i have no idea if/what this book was inspired by, but it made me want to watch the labyrinth all over again. there are quite a few scenes that are similar to the movie (the main antagonist is a huge inspiration to the protagonist; trying to find a sibling that's been taken by the antagonist; the scene where all the people are trying to take her sister's things, which is nearly identical to the labyrinth where those people were collecting sarah's things), honestly, i can keep listing similarities if you want me to but i'd rather not spoil anything.

and i'm not saying those similarities were a bad thing, it just made me really nostalgic.

i really loved the writing style. everything flowed with a nice pace and i was never bored. the world building was phenomenal (i hope there'll be a sequel, i'm dying to know more). there were quite a few plot twists, none of which i expected. it wasn't predictable at all.

scarlett was an enjoyable character. she's just so lovely and sweet. i didn't particularly like the romance between her and julian, as it was so rushed and didn't feel real. although in saying that, i found julian rather boring. i absolutely love the relationship between scarlett and tella.

i adore tella's character development. i didn't like her in the beginning, she irritated me. but by the end, i wanted to know more. she's so underrated. she's so cunning and strong.

if you haven't read this book yet, please read it now!! it's so good. it's been one of my most anticipated for so long, and so far it's the only book that's lived up to those expectations. i don't like reading hyped books as i find them disappointing, but this book was far from that. please. read. caraval.

Tasty. Fruity. Pricey. Small candies. I like that they are organic. And I like the flavor. What more can I say?

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Question: Darkness falls review

I normally love Jessica's books but didn't enjoy this one as much as the others. There were quite a few typo's and the story felt a little rushed. But glad to finally have closure on the series.

I consider this as a fairly extreme example of steam punk genre writing.  While the main character is appealing, and the story is full of action, science-as-we-know-it is totally subordinated to fanciful gizmos, some of which end up as major plot drivers.  Even though I find this somewhat unsatisfying, I think I could look past it if the writing were tight and well-structured.  Unfortunately, it's anything but.

For me, the biggest sin in this regard has to do with character point of view (POV).  The POV shifts without warning, frequently multiple times on a single page.  Equally distracting, the POV is sometimes passed to relatively minor characters.

With careful editing and more care taken in the writing, this could be at least a four star story.  As it is, I'm having a difficult time talking myself into reading Book Two of the series.  I probably will; hopefully, in subsequent volumes, the authors have taken more pains with their writing.  If so, I'll gladly bump the rating up a notch... of course the reverse is true as well.

As always, your mileage may vary.

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Question: Better than tracking Steps Read the Wall Street Journal Article [...]

There are already numerous reviews of the ALPHA 2 and you should review them before you buy it. But the fast and dirty is that for $120 you get a handsome watch with an accurate heart rate monitor. It does not track "steps" and owning 2 very inexpensive but good step counter wrist bands I can tell you that a heart rate monitor will motivate you to push your exercise more than a step counter. For example, last night I did my typical 30 minute elliptical workout but watching my bluetooth connected iPad to the Alpha 2 with an app that clearly is watching my heart rate, I pushed to get my heart to MHR (maximum heart rate) to 150. I'm 69 years old and need to push my limits. I worked up a sweat, had a MHR of 150 and an average of 120. With a step counter you think, "great" I did my steps, but did you really do a workout? With the Alpha I push harder. I had no problem with the recommended Android apps or IOS apps connecting to the Alpha.

I bought exactly this product elsewhere but my review is the same: these are beautiful but don't work. The pipe, the part that goes down into the pot, clogs with soil by the second/third time you use them. I don't recall how soon they stop working: I kept trying to clean the dirt out.

I really, really wanted them to work. They don't.

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Question: Five Star Because it Works

You can call it brainwashing, or counter-brainwashing as he does, or whatever you want, but if it works it works. So he's not a doctor and maybe not all of his facts are 100% tested true and proven, but who cares. It's purpose is to stop us from killing ourselves with cigarettes so let him say w/e he wants. If he were alive today I would thank him from the bottom of my heart. I have to say that I never thought quitting smoking would be easy and enjoyable. Thank you so much Allen, rest in peace.

Vengeance Is Mine was on a Kindle that was gifted me, so I gave it a try.  I loved it, in fact, I enjoyed it so much, that I immediately went to Kindle to buy the second book.  It was very disappointing to find that Number 2 was not yet on the market, I may have even ground my teeth a bit!  I can highly recommend reading this first book in the Alexandra Hunter series....you too will be impatiently awaiting the next book.  Kudos Ms. Leon!!!

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Question: May Need Information From Your Internet Provider to Set Up the Modem

If Century Link is your Internet provider you can't do setup exactly the way it is laid out in the Quick Start Guide. I tried to set up using the guide. I use Chrome rather than IE, so that may be a difference, but at first I couldn't get the TP-Link Page to load. This should come up if you type 192.168.1.1 into the address bar.

I called Tech Support at TP-Link. We went through the steps. I still couldn't get the TP-Link page, so I reset the modem. Now I magically got on the internet. The Tech had no idea how that happened. Before we ended the call, he told me I needed to get a user name and password for my internet account from the provider.  I called Century Link and told the Tech what I needed. He couldn't give it to me, because there is no user name and password, but he finally told me that Century Link has a dynamic interface (DHCP) which automatically detects the incoming internet signal. That explained how I got on. However, when I put the computer to sleep, I lost the connection.

I tried to set up again the next morning with the same results. Finally, I called TP-Link again. After a few tries, we used the manual setup option. You will see this as one of the choices on the setup page. Once you do that you will have to have the information that the VPI is 8 and VCI is 35. You also have to select under the provider Century Link Dynamic IP Protocol. If you initially select the Century Link Dynamic IP Protocol, the program will fill in the VPI and VCI values for you. I did the set up over wireless and had no problems.

Now that the modem is working, I have good wireless connectivity. I like the modem-router combination. I wasn't happy that I couldn't get the information easily from Century Link. I suspect it's because they charge for a modem-router combination on a monthly basis. However, I also think the Quick Start Guide is misleading. They don't tell you that different internet providers have different protocols. I think there should at least be a mention of this in the Guide. It would have saved me a lot of time.

I do have to commend the TP-Link Tech Staff. They are knowledgeable and helpful. It took a long time to get the modem set up correctly, but they didn't rush the process. I was very pleased. I would give this product five stars because it works well, but the modem setup is so frustrating, I have to reduce it to four.

OMG!! I love this series. Rush is all hotness and I love him. I drove all the way from Tennessee to rosemary Beach to find him..lol

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Question: Wonderful photography

How exciting is that. I remember Michael Martin from his first slide shows in Germany. He started traveling to Africa as a very young man on and presented slide shows of his adventures in the community and city he lived in. Later he gave slide shows all over Germany and than he published books and calendars. I have always been facscinated with his stories and the quality of the picture he takes. And with his studies in geology he provides very interesting background information about the regions that he travels to. I am very excited to see that his books are now offered now in English. I highly recommend to pick up a book and see for yourself.

It will take you into a different world, a wonderful world - Enjoy.

Much has been written about this product's convenience, but when it comes down to it, it's the food that matters. I was disappointed by the first bite--all potato, it was hard to see the salmon underneath. When I got to the salmon, which turned out to be more plentiful below, it was uninspiring.

But then I reminded myself that this was canned food off the shelf, being eaten with plastic utensils at my desk. I didn't even bother to warm it. Considering these limitations, it's a small miracle that this stuff tastes good and is relatively healthy. I would most definitely take it camping or whatnot, but it's not something I would eat everyday. Warm deal.

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Question: Star Trackers and Systems Design

The title is correctly written "Star Trackers and Systems Design."

I stumbled upon this book on the shelves of the Engineering Library at the University of Texas. Little did I know how much I would enjoy and profit from the book. It's surprising to see that it was published in 1966 (Spartan Books, Washington D.C.)

Thumbing through the table of contents, it is clear that the authors (Glen Quasius and Floyd McCanless) had been teaching other people about this topic for some time: there are few technical books written with this level of respect for the reader. This is made concrete from the examples, discussion and layout of the text. It should be accessible to anyone with undergraduate studies in engineering, but is capable of informing a seasoned professional.

The text, 274 pages, reflects a time before we had GPS, CCDs and powerful portable computers, but many of the algorithms and tables are still highly applicable.

The chapters are: Target Study; Environment; Reference Frames; Earth Navigation; Ballistic Missile Applications; Orbit Navigation; Space Applications; Star Tracker Design Elements; Information Modulation and Detection; and Star Tracker System Design.

In the very first four chapters there is more information in one place regarding stellar observation and coordinate systems than I have seen in other books which try to teach about celestial navigation. Multiple methods of sight reduction are contemplated, not just one as other texts have shown.

In the Information Modulation and Detection chapter, the design of single-channel (think "one pixel") star detection is outlined. Although some design considerations are less prominent nowadays, like low-speed semiconductors, the fact that they're called out in complete thoughts will help in designing such a system from modern components, and can foreshadow other difficulties which the experienced designer will see in modern implementations. Some solutions to a given problem are only incrementally improved upon over time.

I would highly recommend this text to anyone looking for a nearly-all-in-one-place reference on astronomic measurements including the atmosphere's effects, human eye, and variations in the stars' appearance. It may come in handy for individuals performing star tracker design work to reduce effort in finding points where more research is necessary.

The product does not look like it does in the photo. I thought the case was going to be a clear gold so you could see the apple symbol, but it is not, it is solid gold. The case itself will definitely protect my mac from the elements, so it will do the job, but it was not what I thought I was getting (much different than the photo). In addition,  the keyboard cover that I received was clearly used, some of the buttons looked worn out.

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Question: I can't imagine a worse vacuum cleaner

First, it didn't pick up anything from my wool rug. When I lowered the Powermate, the very hard-bristled spinning brush ground the rug into clouds of micro fiber. Then it wouldn't suck up the mess it had created. And, to top it off, when I replaced the Powermate with another attachment, the vacuum wouldn't even turn on. I'd followed the instructions, so what was the deal? Was this just a bad apple that rolled off the assembly line? I have no interest in finding out.

I was given an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I cannot say enough about how thrilled I am to have Complete Me as the final book in this trilogy - there were so many questions I had about the major couples throughout the series, and this book provides history and a glimpse into their lives, yet does not detract from the focus of the trilogy - Jeni and Aiden.  Their relationships with these other couples was vital to the success of the first three books, and I am so happy that Osborn dedicated several short stories - and the male POV - to wrap things up.  If you have read the first three books, this final book is a MUST.

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Question: Didn't fit good either. I will be returning these

No seat belt holes!!! Didn't fit good either. I will be returning these

The staples are great. Right size as ordered and will do the job I need them too. However, and the reason for the 4 instead of the 5, the box they are packaged in was ripped to pieces and the staples were loose inside of the outer Amazon packaging.

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Question: Good, even when you're not in the ideal climate...

I was looking for an evaporative cooler or misting + fan system to stretch out my outdoor enjoyable time in the hottest months.  Since I live in Houston, the climate is not very well suited for either solution.  Undaunted, I decided to live with the reduced evaporative efficiency, and bought this unit.

Unboxing/Appearance
The unit arrived in the manufacturer's carton, with no outer box.  Inside, the cooler was bagged, and help in place with foam corner blocks.  The overall packaging was such that there would need to be significant box damage in order to affect the cooler.  Once unboxed, there is no assembly, aside from attaching a brass hose fitting (if you intend to hook it up to a hose for continuous use).  The cooler seems well-build, but with little aesthetic value.  The casters are great on this unit.  I know the dimensions of the cooler are listed on Amazon, but the size of the unit was still a little surprising when I first saw it.

Operation
All of the controls are easy to operate, and can be used with gloved hands.  The float gauge is the absolute worst part of the device... it's extremely cheap, and does not shut off the pump in a dry reservoir condition.  The controls set the fan speed (4 settings, from off to fast), the water pump (off/on), and the horizontal sweep function (off/on).  There's a fill door at the top of the unit, which is well shaped to help prevent spills.  There are also levers that control vertical flow louvers, though they don't have much of a aim range.  While the device can operate as just a fan, I have not used it that way.  I also have not used the continuous supply feature.  I have used the device in the evaporative cooling mode exclusively, and have been very happy with its performance.  With Houston's high relative humidity, the temperature drop is usually going to be in the 7-10 degree (F) range.  The last few times I used it, the temperature differential was more like 13-15 (F), though those conditions aren't common here.  The reservoir has good capacity, and the fan noise isn't bad at all.

Conclusion
While I'm sure this unit is amazing in Nevada or New Mexico, it's actually decent in Houston, too.  While the level indicator and lack of auto-shutoff (or even a timed operation mode) aren't ideal, the cooler is still a good value for the money.  If it wasn't easy to move this cooler from patio to patio, I would definitely buy a second one.

We recently bought a house in Midcoast Maine and the first month we were in it we had several inches of rain. Sadly, we ended up finding out where the house had water issues really quickly. Some of our water issues were from the direct heavy coastal water and wind on the window sills and door thresholds, some where in the garage and many of them were around the foundation into the basement where water was pooling due to drainage issues. We ended up buying several very heavy sandbags from Home Depot. Not only are they ridiculously heavy for my small 5ft petit frame to carry, from the store to the truck, to the house they got small slices / nicks in them cause sand to leak out.

When I received the opportunity to try these "too good to be true" "Magic" self inflating, reusable sandbags out I couldn't help but jump at it. First of all they arrived in a nicely vacuumed bag. They sandbags themselves are burlap and deflated I could pick them up with one had while holding my 7 month old in the other. After the last decently producing snow storm's snow melted off, I noticed that water was leaking through the sill plate in the mudroom where water is leaking through the sill plate (mudroom is at ground level on a cement slab with drainage issues as gutter is broken from ice). This past week we were due for that big storm that went up the east coast causing the spring of tornados around Virginia. They predicted we would get nasty wind and rain of the coast so I figured it was a good time to put these self inflating sandbags to the test. I literally laid them out before dusk (the storm was due during the night). In the morning I had no water in the mud room! (I should have take a pic but was sidetracked by the down trees.) They really worked!! I honestly had my doubts. With that said, I am supper impressed by these eco friendly bags. I am now waiting for them to dry out to see how they work a second time. It says that they have a 5 year shelf life. If all goes well come summer they will be deflated, stored in the garage and put back out before winter hits.

I lived on the Gulf Coast of Florida for 7 years part of which I was a live in manager of a hotel on the beach. With the hurricanes and storms we got hit with down there and the lack of spot to store our sandbags that wasn't in patron view, I could have really used these! Seriously a genius idea!

I could also see how they could be handy to keep in a truck or for those times you need a little extra weight in the back end.

Defiantly 5 stars - Worth spending the money on as you will get your money back in savings

*This product is everything I was hoping  and I am so grateful I was able to try it at a discounted rate in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions mine alone and may differ from yours. I only rate positively those products that I really am impressed by and would purchase again! Thanks for reading!

Aztec Self-Inflating SandBags (5) that doesn't need Sand and are Lightweight, and Eco-Friendly

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Question: These are much faster than the dell OEM ssd's that ...

These are much faster than the dell OEM ssd's that came with my laptop. Mushkin wins again on durability and overall speed

This case leaked into my phone and ruined it. Case was only one week old and had no cracks or anything. Had to get a new phone as a result. I indicated all of this during my return and no one even got back to me. Horrible case, horrible company, horrible customer service...

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Question: Worked great on my black granite to hide an extra hole ...

Worked great on my black granite to hide an extra hole when I changed out the faucet in kitchen sink

After granting permission to visit America, with no warning the government sent a notice scheduling John Lennon and Yoko Ono to appear in deportation proceedings.
In a country of free speech, the land of the free, an outstanding artist and pacifist might be subject to deportation!
The book is the story of the immigration case and why John Lennon was ineligible to stay in the United States. The Nixon Administration and the INS figured that the celebrity couple would be trouble,  so they would be gone.
As a fan of The Beatles and an court interpreter student I found Leon Wildes writing fascinating. I've learnt immigration proceedings and legal terminology, this could be a bit overwhelming for some readers because of the amount of legal stuff involved here., but it is very well explained.
As I said, to me was fascinating. I found out more about Yoko's art and her message that was simply seek love and peace. And  I also learnt how a former Beatle helped shape immigration policy.
I recommend this book to everybody. It's excellent.
Thanks to the publisher and Net Galley for a free copy of this book.

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Question: Did not look like the pictured

I returned the  produce. Paint was missing on some pasta cheaply made. Did not look like the pictured.

This is a patriotic CD, where Toby really lets his feeling through his music. It makes one feel proud to be an American, and to fight for liberty, such as the song "American Soldier" suggests. A wonderfully controversial CD that one should not critisize becuase of his red-neck views.

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Question: Wow!!  I am blown away I could not put this down!

I have been searching for answers to the questions I have had about reality, the universe, my soul, and my journey as a spiritual being having a human experience since 2009 after reading a book that opened my eyes to a reality other than Christianity.  I had lost my faith because there were too many gaps for me and I could FEEL what I was supposed to be connecting or praying to.  After reading A Skeptics Guide To The Universe I can honestly say that I now understand and have filled the gaps I had prior to my "spiritual awakening".  I have a stronger faith in Christ now that understand the layers of reality and I have more faith in all of the "new age" books I have emerged myself in for the last 7 years.  I feel that I can now discern truth from books that I read with out having to believe everything they write.  I am also amazed at the fact that there are differences between psychics and mediums, when I read that it made me feel so much better about some awful readings I had 5 years ago where the woman said she was talking to my father but what he was saying was so mean.  Thank you Marisa and Bill for helping me to glue all the pieces together.... I was starting to feel insane with all of the information I had floating in my head.  It's all come to get her now!  All I can say is WOW!!  MASTERPIECE!!

I've read hundreds of vampire stories and this is by far one of my favorites. A great story and one with unique features as well as a lot of action. I highly recommend it!

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Question: David Barton is a liar

5. Was America Founded As A Christian State?) Ever heard of David Barton? Hes the guy that Glenn Beck goes to when he wants to distort history. David Barton claims that the Founding Fathers intended the United States to be a Christian state. Many Republicans have since picked up on this claim and have been shamelessly using it to court the Christian right-wing, and as a reason to end the separation of church and state that has been part of this country since its founding. His claim can be trounced with one question. If the Founding Fathers wanted America to be a Christian state why did they not say so in the Constitution? Instead, the Founders placed this in the document.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.
~First Amendment, Bill of Rights of the Constitution

In other words, there is to be absolutely NO state religion.

This arrived and it was in German which I didn't say in the description.  But I might just be a dummy.  I ended up giving it to a friend who spoke German.

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Question: Fresh readable look at our times

This is a down to earth analysis of our times, filled with real people examples, words from songs that reflect the themes and helpful insights that move one beyond the dismay into an understanding of ways to move forward.

This mouse is larger, rounder and much more comfortable than the standard mouse.  If you are having issues using your regular mouse, your hands getting sore, etc.  Give this a try.  It costs more, but we'd buy it again without hesitation.  If you have larger hands, don't even think twice.  Buy it.  The fit and finish is excellent, but it will take you a few moments to adjust to the larger size.  Then you will not want to use any of the regular old mice lying around.

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Question: Stunning performance of Zemlinsky's great work

Alexander von Zemlinsky (1871-1942) has enjoyed increased recognition and a wave of performances and recordings since the Seventies.  The "Lyric Symphony" of 1922 is his best-known and most often recorded work, with truly amazing vocal writing reflecting Zemlinsky's experience writing operas.

This is a stunning performance, with Matthias Goerne's baritone and Christine Schaefer's soprano in alternating sections, as in Mahler's "Das Lied von der Erde."  Christoph Eschenbach leads the Orchestre de Paris in a sensitive and sweeping realization of Zemlinsky's vision.  The recording is from 2005, and this disc was originally released in 2006, though it has been difficult to find ever since.

The vocals are sumptuous, gorgeous, and every other synonym.  This is a piece to luxuriate in without paying too much attention to the lyrics, which are based on seven poems from a collection by the Bengal poet Rabindranath Tagore called "The Gardener."  (They are included in German and English in the booklet.)  The result is a dialogue between a prince and a girl in love, and ultimately they part because of the incompatibility of the girl's true love and the "dream of love as an aesthetic event of the artist" -- apparently the prince is an artist (and a fool, I might add).

More than just a string of songs, there is a symphonic structure to the work.  The first movement establishes the central theme, the second movement is a scherzo, the third movement is an adagio, and the next three movements build to a tonally suspended, expressive sixth song, sung by the soprano, which is the peak of the symphony.  The final movement is a mellow Mahlerian adagio in which all the themes are reprised.

If you have not heard this work, it is definitely recommended for anyone who loves Mahler and/or beautiful vocals.  If you have heard another recording and are looking for alternatives, this one is stunning and may well be better than the others you've heard.

(verified purchase from a large brick-and-mortar bookstore)

Great story, narrating dark events in the history of Europe.
I was not overall pleased with the ending, since I expected
that some of the characters in the novel should be unmasked.

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Question: Great laptop for internet browsing

Great laptop for internet browsing, downloading and my sons 7th grade homework. It is lightweight but still durable. It did however stop working and when I googled the fix, it required removing the battery which was a pain as I had to take it apart to get to remove it. But the fix worked and no other problems since.

Its great, but it is hard to talk because it is too big, It has a really nice internal hard case, that should be romovable for it to be more practical, inspite that it is a great product at a very nice price!

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Question: Great book and lots of examples but they could be ...

Great book and lots of examples but they could be more detailed in some cases like MSA, DOE..

The book provides a great overview of tools to be used during the innovation process.

Arrived as described with lightening fast delivery. Amazing detail in person.

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Question: NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE

this thing is bullet prove, seller great to deal w/ originally I ordered 1 too small,, they swapped it out for no additional charge. a little on the big side for on your hip, but hey, my phone's big!

Very little dancing and too much nonsence including the lead guy who portreyed himself as a fop.  Varsity Show is a joke.

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Question: These pants are awesome. They are so comfy and warm

These pants are awesome. They are so comfy and warm. The only downsides are 1) Nike stopped making them and 2) it can be damaged easily by a simple scratch.

Really cute flashlight.  Good size for little hands.  Lots of different sounds, lights.  The 2 year old loves it!

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Question: Galaxy Note Owner loves it

I have the first version of the Samsung Galaxy Note which I think is wider than the newer ones, and this snapped in like a champ... quite literally. Ha :) Just enough room for it to fit perfectly.

It easily attached to my dash with the sticky suction cup dudag and the phone snapped in perfectly.

I like the idea of mounting it to the side of my car to take a video driving. I make videos and needed something just like this. It's a solid mount so I will definitely use it for that.

Awesome mount for a great price. Very happy with my purchase!

Nice color dark grey purple. The unit is not a US model. It has an adapter to plug it in. It won't send pictures or text with T mobile as it is not one of their phones. It does work for the sim card...

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Question: Great Gothic Men's Rings

These are great rings. Well crafted, rockin' and the stones are beautiful.

It's a perfect concept but unfortunately if you have bigger boobs then it'll not only perk them up but dig into the sides, pull down on your shoulders and give you a close chin rest. It made me feel very uncomfortable in that area but everything else as far as the back support & waistline it was perfect, so naturally, I was bummed but I traded this one in for just the waistline only by the same company  and am back to being 5 star satisfied with the size, support and ability to breathe comfortably while I work or workout. Just be aware that this IS a corset and it'll make your back stiff and take a while to adjust to driving or sitting. I roll a small towel & set it between the small of my back and my stiff seat to add a little more support while my back is very upright.

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Question: Do Not Waste Your Money! Polyester!!

This comforter is made of POLYESTER. It is hot and absorbs sweat. It is heavy and not very comfortable. Do not buy this product!

Much better than Wright's Surrender the Stars.  I liked both Natalya and Grey!  Their story was engaging and held my interest throughout.

Two people who didn't believe in love, found it in each other.  There was also some intrigue added to the mix, which gave another dimension to the story.  And, there was just enough spice between N and G to make it sexy.

There were some editing problems such as, shed instead she'd and in feel instead of in fact.  That's why I didn't give it five stars.  Enjoyed it, you will too!

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Question: Simple and easy ratchet

Works liken a charm! The rachet is MUCH easier to use than the ones my friends have that came with their gibbon slack lines. I'm thoroughly impressed.

HDMI cable was lost in the mail but was promptly re-sent and arrived on time and in condition and of quality as advertised. Highest recommendation.

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Question: Basic information from the top 100 free list.

This book is not going to make most people any immediate income due to the fact that most people will never avail themselves of the information contained within.  That being said, the book contains basic information which some will find helpful as well as a list (which is fairly dated) of companies which might be interested in your work.  All the information can be gotten from the internet but as a starter and for the price of $0.00 (when I purchased it), I'd say it has its merits.

Two things I am looking for in adhesive back velcro is good adhesive and strong velcro.
This product delivered both.

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Question: Exactly what I expected!

Nice fabric!  Nice length! Very comfy!  True to size!

This was a nice side dish to dinner. Not amazing, but it was pretty good. I don't know that I'd seek it out purposefully, but I would eat it if it was put in front of me again.

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Question: Well made, but might not work on your M/C cables.

This unit is well made so I gave it three stars, but it will not fit/work on cables that have the hex adjustment screws that many motorcycles have now on thee ends of the cables. If you have the kind with no threads on the ends of the cable I am sure this would work well. Unfortunately it didn't work for me since my M/C has the threaded hex head adjustment screws built into the stock cables.

Absolutely delicious fragrance. This is a sweet, powdery fragrance. If you're not into powdery frags, then maybe sample this one.

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Question: There's nothing more to say

If you like this kind of music and you ever heard Dream Theater or any of this musicians, this album will take you to a Dream where you can find things that could ever happen in your own life. Try to live the experience of a regression and you will find out the sense and the meaning of this great production. I Think its the best album ever recorded about life. If I could give more star I will never have enough to give.

I decided to buy and read "The Surrogates" because, of course, the movie was coming out soon and it had Bruce Willis in it, and I've lately been drawn into the graphic novel universe.  So I said, why not?  I've read a few other graphic novels and the concepts presented in this one were interesting.

First off, the graphic novel is significantly different from the movie, so you should probably read it even if you have already seen the movie.  It starts off with the same initial setup--some surries get zapped and detectives are there to investigate--but pretty much from that moment on it diverges from the movie.  Characters are the same, but they don't do what they did in the movie, tec.  So read the novel, it's worth it.

The storyline is definitely interesting and pulls you along, weaving the actual detective work together with the life of the main detective, Greer.  You find out about his relationship with his wife and how the introduction of the surrogates--androids that the user controls and that pretty much act out everyone's daily life for safety reasons--has altered society and interpersonal relationships to a huge extent.  The main idea of the surrogates is what kept me interested in the novel, although the plotline about who's zapping surrogates and why also drew me in.  The ramifications on every aspect of society if we did ever reach a point where the majority of the population lived their lives through surrogates is . . . astounding.  And that's why this graphic novel rocks.

It's also why it's slightly disappointing.  There are so many aspects of life that would change that what was presented in the novel seemed . . . limited.  I loved the story and the novel, but when I was finished I felt that there was SO MUCH MORE to explore with this concept and I was disappointed that there wasn't more, a volume 2 or something.  I know there's a prequel, and I will definitely read that, but I seriously hope that there will be more set in this world in the future because there is so much more left to explore.

Since this is a graphic novel, I must also comment on the artwork:  spectacular.  The artwork was subtle and appropriate and a perfect amalgamation of art and photoshopping, especially regarding some of the SF elements that were incorporated into the artwork, such as realistic digital screens and such.  At the same time, the artwork was extremely simple.  The level of detail was appropriate and minimalistic, as well as the color palette.  Some panels were sketchy and blocky, others were more finely detailed, and the ability of the artist to convey complex emotions through facial expression and such was astounding.

So, overall a very good graphic novel, the only drawback being that the world created had SO MUCH potential that I felt there should have been much more done in this universe and with this plotline, so was disappointed when the novel ended.  I'd love to see more from this pair, and even if you've seen the movie, I'd definitely suggest reading the novel.

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Question: No leaks - keeps coffe hot for hours

This was a great investment. It doesn't leak and it keeps my coffee hot for hours. Only thing I wish it had was a handle since I have little hands but need a lot of coffee. Highly recommend.

Excellent price, fast delivery and the product seems to be very high quality considering that low price. I am very pleased with my purchase so far even though I haven't actually had to start using the ink cartridge replacements.  I anticipate that I will be even more pleased when I begin printing from these; I am reserving my potential award of the last star until then!

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Question: This band is great quality. And looks amazing matching the space gray ...

This band is great quality. And looks amazing matching the space gray of the apple watch. Is heavy, but I enjoy the weight just be prepared. Tool it come with is very easy to use and great that it also comes with screw driver to tighten screws.

I bought a Zamp about 14 months ago when few reviews were available. Now that it's on amazon I decided to write one.

I originally bought this amp to run some bookshelf speakers in my kitchen, so my expectations were not very high. When I received it I burned it in for a few days on a cheap pair of speakers and then I hooked it up to my Infinity Beta 50s (which have dual 8" woofers, 5" mid, and a 1" tweeter). The first thing I noticed was unbelievable bass. Way better than my Music Hall a25.2 integrated amp. Then I noticed the nice, warm sound that it produces. After hearing the Parasound Zamp, my Music Hall sounded like a mere high end receiver. The Parasound's solid bass and beautiful midrange completely surprised me. So I ended up using the Zamp for my main speakers and started using the Music Hall for the kitchen.

Don't be afraid of the low wattage- I have a large combined living room/dining room area with vaulted ceilings (probably 1000 square feet total, including the vaulted ceiling) and this amp can power my Beta 50s just fine. I was amazed at how loud it got. 45 watts per channel is a conservative estimate of this unit's power (hopefully anybody reading this understands how wattage specs are fudged by big names like Onkyo or Pioneer).

This amp is packed with so many features on the back- line level adjustments, line in pass through (so you can hook up another power amp to the same preamp), ground lift, auto on and 12 volt trigger, and high quality 5 way binding posts that can accept a spade termination. The unit can also be bridged to make a 90 watt single channel.

Many reviewers complain about the on/off switch on this unit. I admit that it could be better, but I think people have trouble with it because it is extremely sensitive, not necessarily cheap. Sometimes when I hit it too fast it registers as 2 presses instead of 1. As long as you press it firmly for a little longer than you would normally press a power switch then you will be fine. The unit does run a little warm when in standby, which bothers me a little since that means something is "working" all the time.

Also, the unit's case is the heat sink. So I put a cheap 3" 12 volt fan on top (which I actually run at 4.5 volts to keep the noise down) to keep it cool while in use. You could always buy the Zbreeze fan for another $150, but this Radio Shack fix is much cheaper.  Apparently this amp does NOT have a mute when powering up. So it does produce a gentle pop sound when turned on, but not even close to enough to damage a speaker. I tried using a surge suppressor with a power switch so that I could completely turn the unit off, but when it's plugged back in it does make a loud pop. The pop is soft as long as the unit is never unplugged.

This amp is without a doubt the best available at this price. It's audiophile quality made available to the average person. As long as you use this amp with efficient speakers and/or in a small room this will do fine. If you have a large room then you will need to get a more powerful amp.

UPDATE:
I was so impressed with the Zamp that I purchased the Parasound 2125 power amp (125 watts x 2) for my main speakers and now use the Zamp for the kitchen (the Music Hall is now just used as a preamp). The 2125 and Zamp have a very similar sound (nice and warm), but the 2125 has even better bass since it is so much more powerful. I still say that the Zamp is a great buy so long as you have a small room. The Zamp has more than enough power to drive the 6.5" woofers in my bookshelf speakers.

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Question: For an excellent barbecue

This man really enjoys grilling and so will you as you watch/ read this. For searing meats or veggies this is second to none. The advice on what to watch for before and during grilling is better than anyone else. Others just slap on a piece of meat and say cook for 10 minutes, Rob tells you what the meat should look and act like as well how to add smoke to your cooking. I highly recommend this.

I have had several of these over the years, and really give them a workout.  The handles have always been the weak spot, and my older ones aren't very large.  I bought the largest one, and the handles seem very sturdy as does the rest of the trug.  If you don't need a colorful one, this is definitely the one to buy.

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Question: Great bottle as is.. Sport cap not so helpful

Really nice big bottle for me to carry around and the water takes great in it.  I agree with one other reviewer that the sport cap has a bit of a sharp edge and if you aren't careful you can certainly take some skin off.  I also didn't get a straw with the sports cap (unless I forgot it in the box which I'm sure I took everything out of) and drinking using the flip up is not easy and you only get a dribble here and there.  (I could be using it wrong?)  That's a bit sad because I was hoping to use it at the gym easier than unscrewing each time.
That said, I had it in the car on a hot day while shopping and it was still refreshingly cold when I got back in-- something plastic water bottles have never been.  I like it.

I ordered another one since the first one works good. The first shipment came with a nice zippered bag with a shoulder strap. The 2nd came with a paper thin bag with a cheap draw string and no shoulder strap. The picture on the box shows the better bag with shoulder strap and was part of the reason I ordered a 2nd because it was a nice way to store and carry when out on range. That is the reason for 1 star, inconsistency of items shipped. Tripod itself is great for my chronograph and the other is for my spotting scope. Great customer service by Amazon correcting situation. 5 star purchase.

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Question: Not a major inside story

It's a good read. But nothing overly interesting here. Nice glimpse into the Coen brothers. And there's a brief glimpse into the genius of Jeff Bridges.

This is my new favorite book...it really is.  BEK is a genius...he might just be my favorite part of the New Yorker.  I actually don't like cats, but I loved it -- it's hysterical for cat lovers and haters. His sublime and witty observations are brilliant.  Is this guy straight? Single?  Sign me up!!

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Question: BUYER BEWARE: Great Poetry, but a TERRIBLE SCANNED EDITION of an ISBN I trusted

VERY DISAPPOINTED. The ISBN of this book matched an edition I own; however, I received a SCANNED copy of the original. This was not advertised as a scanned book, and the quality is VERY POOR. There is a haze behind all of the text inside, and it is difficult to read the contents. The dimensions do not match the original (this one is larger; I was specifically interested in a smaller book). There should be better specifications of this book, to allow for transparency.

***As for the work itself, this is a beautiful poem (accompanied by other excellent selections). I greatly appreciate Thompson's verse, and am prone to giving away copies to others who might appreciate his work. My purchase through Amazon was meant to restock the edition I desired.***

As a beginner (SFDC Admin and Force.com Developer), I found this book super helpful but also slightly above my pay grade  Id recommend it for intermediate and advanced users.

With that said, I was able to successfully create a reporting system with custom dashboards, as outlined in Ch. 4. Step-by-step tutorials were very easy to follow. So much so that even though Ch. 2s ecommerce project was too advanced for me, I was able to work my way through most of it and learned a lot in the process.

Theres a lot more than just Force.com Development, as the title suggests (Android Development, Heroku, Azure and Angular.js) so newbies like me should be aware of this.

Overall, a great edition to my tutorials and something I can easily see being valuable for future more advanced projects. Highly recommend.

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Question: A decent read that went off the rails early on

i would almost give the author a couple of stars just for his guts in tackling a plot that should have been complex -- except he didn't pull it off. This was like Survivor if Agatha Christie had been the writer, except Wilson wasn't quite up to her level. Twists come by virtue of the group not being complete strangers to one another, as they were led to believe, but that is clear from the beginning, and we know it also. Another twist is that perhaps they are being abandoned there? Looks like it, but why? And who will be the next victim? Usually we're given little breadcrumbs, so no great mystery. I did wonder once or twice if perhaps there was an unknown person already on the island, but while there were abundant clues lying around, none indicated that.

But what really irritated me no end was the constant switching of names -- is she Francesca or Frankie? I saw a definite pattern, and if I am right, those two names alternate consistently with no failures -- but it wasn't worth re-reading to see if I am right. Even within a single short paragraph, there would be Francesca then Frankie then Francesca then Frankie. Far too many repetitions of a name, and once, I swear: Francesca and Frankie appear in the same sentence. Another odd pairing was Bella and Isabel, both used together. Andy or Andrew? Steve and Stephanie were, at least, two different people.

Making it even harder to identify characters, throughout they were constantly the Canadian, the Australian, the Mancusan or the Englishwoman. National traits didn't necessarily matter so these were meaningless labels. Well, I take that back - Australians were all tall, bronzed and competent beyond belief. Clearly superior to the rest of the UK.

Stevie Nicks has always had a way with verse and creating hooks in her music.  That is the most valuable part of writing a song.  Some people have began to equate great songwriting with preaching, or trying to see how many expletives someone can put into a song.  Music is supposed to be enjoyable.  This album is the most enjoyable one I have purchased in a very long time.
The collaborators that Stevie chose to work with ont his album is quite a diverse group.  One of the Dixie Chicks, Macy Gray, Sarah Maclaughlin, and Sherly Crow.  Each bring something new to the table, and add a richness to the sound of the music.
Songs like "Candlebright" and "Love is" will grab you and linger in your head.  "Trouble in Shangri-La" is a rocker that will make you want to move.  And the introspective "Every day" will lighten your day.  I just hope it doesn't have to be as long for the next album as it did for this one.

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Question: Terrible. They stop working before 45 days out

Terrible!  I bought 3 of these for  family members and myself. 2 of them broke and have no electricity right past the 30 day mark and I cannot return them.  They were bought Jan 15 and today is Feb 22 and 2 no longer work. Waste of money!

This devotional is AWESOME.  Truth be told my daughter finished it and Im reading it now myself.  Its filled with so many evidences of Gods amazing creations along with encouraging scriptures and words.  Please make a second book!!!

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Question: Eh, couldve been better

Did tell any story, or reveal an actual plot. I gave 2 stars for sentiment. I understand what was trying to be achieved here, could've been done better.

My wife asked for the book for her birthday present, and she is totally in to it!!  The items she has fixed so far have been superb..

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Question: Great value and convenience to just have it delivered to ...

I've ordered 3 times and will continue.  Great value and convenience to just have it delivered to the door.  My daughter likes the stronger roasts and I prefer the medium, light, and flavored so it's the perfect combo for us.

This whole idea of being single and using the computer wasn't simple for me so I read her book.  I hadn't dated for years and didn`t have the faintest idea of what to do or where to start.  So I started following some of her ideas and finally fumbled through writing a profile.  I even sent out some basic messages using her ideas. This is where it got nasty.  My mail box was full.  It was expensive and confusing to date so many women.  I made some new friends and that part was great.  Then I met one that I really liked.  We met first online, then on the phone.  All before I finally met her in person.  We're planning on getting married Valentines day.  This was one of the most expensive books I have ever bought after the initial investment of under $25.00, it took time to sort through the emails to find My Lady.  Plus the cost of all those dates.  So, if you are happy just sitting alone watching the tube, I wouldn't buy the book.

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Question: The Beginning of a Great Ride!

Many new listeners and followers of the Doobie Brothers mistakenly thought this was their first album as it produced the first hits played on the radio. But it was their second album, with the first receiving little fanfare and less airplay. The album released during the summer of '72 and the single "Listen to the Music" were an immediate hit with the twin guitars, twin drums and duo vocals of founder Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons leading the way. A second single, "Jesus is just Alright", followed in 1973 and was just as successful. "Rockin' down the Highway" and "Disciple" are both typical great Doobie rockers....I also loved the title track, "Toulouse Street", an airy, darker, slower acoustic beginning that turns into another great Dobbie's song. Other songs tend to show other sides of the Doobies that will be heard on future albums. Overall, a great album that anyone loving rock n' roll has to have in their ROCK collection! It only gets better from here.

Was sort of unsure as I did not see it in person. I ordered it and a pad. The rug is beautiful. Really soft and comfortable to the feet.
Looks like it will wear well for a long time

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Question: How have I waited 20 years for such a literary thrill?

Wonderfully opinionated history told in magnificently vigorous prose. I cannot wait to read the rest of the series!

Overall it works well.  Sometimes has trouble getting a radio signal indoors for stations a little farther away.

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Question: Keeps you on the edge of your seat!!

Definitely a page turner and difficult to put down!  Strong characters and excellent plot twists.  I'm looking for to reading more by this author!

I enjoy the Dr. Oz show (though his stunts are becoming more and more ridiculous.)  His magazine, The Good Life, is a bit late to the game.  The information and articles in it were nothing that I couldn't have read in the many other Food/Health/Lifestyle magazines on the rack.  Having read one issue of The Good Life, I am not at all compelled to buy any other issues - though I might re-read my one issue to see what if any ads are featured.  Die-hard Dr. Oz fans will undoubtedly make The Good Life a bestseller.

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Question: ... on a tv in the garage so he canwatch YouTube and listen to Pandora

I purchased this for my husband to use on a tv in the garage so he can watch YouTube and listen to Pandora. It works great. Seems slightly slower than our regular Roku but I wouldn't return it as it works just fine. It was a great price and worth it!

Gathercole's joins the heated debate on  the Gospel of Thomas with his new book.  Part of the debate about 'Thomas' centered on what the original language had been.  No consensus has been reached as to whether or not Thomas was composed in Aramaic (DeConick argued this) or Syriac (Perrin).

Gathercole spends the early part of the book proposing a sensible alternative, that Thomas was originally written in Greek.  This is densely studied, and brilliantly argued.

He finds, "The evidence suggests that 'Thomas' emerged in an environment in which many of its sayings had already been circulating in Greek forms, and that those sayings were incorporated into 'Thomas' in those conventional Greek forms" (p 122).

By scrutinizing the text, he decides that at least "eleven sayings out of a possible twenty" (p 210) are derived from Matthew and Luke.  Gathercole also finds that there was Pauline influence on 'Thomas', especially from Romans 2.25-3.2.  Furthermore, "The influence from Romans almost certainly goes back to the Greek stage of 'Thomas', which is to say, the earliest strata.

In fact, it seems many scholars are reaching the  conclusion  that 'Thomas' was not written earlier than  the gospels.  Even the very liberal scholar,  April DeConick, who once argued for an early dating for 'Thomas',  now admits that the Gospel of Thomas s "a text literally dependent upon the Synoptics. It is my firm opinion that the time has come for the theory of Thomas's literary dependence to be put to bed" (p 179  from Jesus, the Voice, and the Text: Beyond The Oral and the Written Gospels  ).

There are even traces of the pre-Christian saying which lies behind 1 Cor. 2-9 and GTh17.

Perrin suggested that 'Thomas' dated to the last half of the 2nd century, as a Gnostic work.  This may be the dating that sticks.

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