Question: Do not buy: cheap, 2 piece construction

I changed my already not very positive comment to entirely negative after 2 months use. The case is made of two parts, which of itself is an idiotic idea for obvious reasons. Clearly, snapping the cap on and off is going to wear the cover out. That is the same as before, but what I didn't realize is how poorly made -cheapass you could even say- the hard plastic case was. The cap doesn't appear broken, but the tabs no longer fit in place and will only snap in place on the left of the phone, the right side permanently at an angle with a small space between the two parts. Add this crappy design, cheap construction, and at most an hour of power when fully charged and my re-rating this junk to 1 star (I'd give it 2 if it were $50 cheaper) is a no-brainer, much like the design team that came up with the idea for this expensive piece of sorry.

Update to my review: This phone is amazing, but I won't get another Asus phone unless Asus disassociates itself from Cheetah Mobile, which is a Chinese company, called out for making apps that are used to stalk end users.
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Amazing phone at this price: cheap but doesn't scrimp on quality. Ignore those who expect a $199 phone to perform like a $650+ phone. I owned a Nexus 5 for a year and a half and loved it. This is an excellent upgrade. Runs on Lollipop. Battery life is definitely longer, even though I run Google Now on every screen. I don't game, so a 2GB RAM should suffice. 16GB is more than sufficient for me as I store most stuff on the cloud. Photos are good. A lot of ASUS apps loaded on it, but I ignore what I don't use. The Auto-Start Manager pretty much clears that. It's easy to uninstall what one doesn't need. Some of the ASUS apps are actually very well-made: Weather, Calculator.  The 5.5" HD screen is outstanding. My friends who own iPhone 6 and the latest Samsungs have tried my phone. They can't believe it runs on 2GB RAM and only costs $199.

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Question: LOVE THIS VERY MUCH IT FITS PERFECT CANT WAIT TO ...

LOVE THIS VERY MUCH IT FITS PERFECT CANT WAIT TO USE IT THIS SUMMER. THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME TRY YOU PRODUCT. I RECEIVED THIS AT A DISCOUNTIN EXCHANGE FOR AND HONEST REVIEW.

Used for sock display for my wife's Yarn Shop - many similar items at similar prices, but without metal plate for the magnet to attach to. Also. delivery was stated to be 8-10 days, but it arrived in 5.

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Question: I have now used 3 of these to reset leaking toilets.

Simple to use, effective design works well. Instructions are excellent and explain how a toilet flange should be set.  I will buy a couple of these just to have for when kids/neighbors/friends call asking for help with toilet leaks.

To bad the big boxes don't carry them.

Loved it! I had never read a story where the main characters had mine and my husband's names and I couldn't have asked for a better author to write a story with them!

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Question: They do not go up to a women's size 12 ...

They do not go up to a women's size 12. I wear an 11 and my toes are curled up, but they are so cute!!

I used to get beat up all the time - on the bus, at church, at the store, walking by the local girl scout troupe, etc...  Since I bought this shirt, I do the beating up.  If you want respect when you walk in a room, get this.  It's like being wrapped in a soft fabric Chuck Norris.  Perfect for meetings at work when you want to assert your dominance.

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Question: Bestek Scope Does the Job

This little $15.00 scope was bought to put on an inexpensive CO2 BB gun called the UMAREX "Morph". A $90.00 gun that transforms from a pistol to a carbine to a rifle. I wanted a scope to complete the package to give to my 11 year old grandson. I never thought it would be any good untilI put it on the gun and sighted it in. It has this gun shooting consistent patterns at 10 yards. I'm thinking of buying another one just to keep around as a gift.

To,slow and will not hold all program in place . Skips to what ever is nexts

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Question: great for a month or two

Worked great for less than two months. Incredibly slow and cheaply built.

Fit perfectly and they have a flexible sole so they are quite easy to walk in. They are a tad bit stiff but I'm confident that once I wear them in more they'll be fine. I wouldn't recommend these for anyone with wide feet.

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Question: Stays on little feet.

Our granddaughter just turned one and we couldn't find any shoes that would stay on her feet. She has a narrow heel, but wide foot. We looked all over for this size Crocs in stores and finally ordered online. They are perfect!!  She doesn't mind wearing them at all, never tries to take them off, unlike other shoes we've tried. They're apparently so comfortable she forgets she's wearing them.

A really good addition to the Star Wars gaming universe that is NOT Risk... I say again, this is NOT Risk, it just has the name on it.  Maybe for brand recognition (other than Star Wars?)?  For the price (crazy good price at $15), you get a deep game that plays nothing like risk and actually does a pretty good job at simulating the attack and defense, for and against, the Death Star.

If you like Star Wars, this is a really good game, and if you like strategy games, this is a good deal.

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Question: "I had a deal with SheAlmighty.  To play all the notes.  Including the black ones."

Peter Hoeg's first novel in ten years takes the reader on a trip through an almost psychedelic world of circus clowns, children with mystical abilities, powerful nuns, evil financiers, mysterious security agencies, and bizarre foundations.  Kasper Krone, a circus clown, has discovered that "SheAlmighty has tuned each person in a musical key," and he is able to hear the music that SheAlmighty has created for each person.  By tapping into the music of people's psyches, he can understand their moods and thoughts.  Often the music he hears emanating from those around him is that of Bach, the ebb and flow of a person's inner spirit paralleling the changing moods of specific Bach masterpieces.

Complex and sometimes mystifying, The Quiet Girl builds its non-linear "story" through impressionistic scenes, presented seemingly at random from the past, present, future, and even the imagination.  It is up to the reader to create a narrative from scenes-out-of-sequence as the thinly drawn characters overlap and additional information is revealed, an often frustrating effort.

Kasper is being investigated for tax evasion and is about to be deported from Denmark to Spain.  As he deals with governmental officials from Department H and other mysterious departments, people from the circus who may or may not want to help him, and the mysterious Rabia Institute, a convent of Praying Sisters, he, like the reader, tries to make sense of the world around him.  When he sees a small girl, KlaraMaria, with her "family," she claims, almost telepathically, that she has been kidnapped and wants Kasper to help her.  Eventually, he learns that the nuns from the Rabia Institute have been protecting a group of children, including KlaraMaria, believing that "Some children are born with a gift for coming close to God faster than others."  All are possessed of mystic gifts, and a group of evil men, wanting to use these children for their own unstated purposes, have kidnapped six of them from around the world.  The nuns seek Kasper's help.

As he searches for the missing children, Kasper encounters mortal dangers.  He does not know whom he can trust, and neither does the reader.  A large cast of characters, none of whom are fully developed, keeps the mystery high but the reader's ability to identify with Kasper low, and when the grand finale finally occurs, and the loose ends get tied up, the reader may feel a sense of letdown by the coincidences.  Hoeg's exploration of the science of sound as the key to understanding man's connections to the universe shows us a reality that is often violent and discordant.  Love is fragile and fraught with peril, and the answers to life's biggest questions are often tantalizingly out of reach.  Still, man must soldier on, trusting that SheAlmighty has a grander plan, a greater symphony underlying our individual fates.  n Mary Whipple

The Woman and the Ape
Borderliners: A Novel
The History of Danish Dreams
Smilla's Sense of Snow

We're very happy with these napkins, a very nice look and they hold their shape without wrinkling, do not need ironing.  We have the sage green ones - great!

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Question: I had to buy a pair of insoles to achieve a comfortable walking.

the 9.5 size actually feels larger than that. It is really flat inside, I had to buy a pair of insoles to achieve a comfortable walking.

what  a  great  box  set  of  some  of  the  broods  best  albums  in  mini  lp  replica  sleeves,  remastered  to  sound  even  better,  ive  been  a  brood  fan  since  1978  so  i  always  felt  the  77  to  81  period  was  his  best,  herman  mixed  punk  with  dance,  pop,  and  hard  rock  as  well  as  a  bit  of  folk,  you  never  knew  what  you  where  going  to  get  on  a  new  herman  brood  record,  my  favorite  is  still  street  that  was  the  first  album  i  ever  heard  from  the  wild  romance,  i  cant  belive  its  been  over  10  years  since  herman  jumped  off  the  amsterdam  hilton,  sadley  he  only  toured  the  us  once  in  1979  and  that  was  it,  i  also  love  cuby  and  the  blizzards  but  that  is  another  story,  this  cd  set  consists  of  hermans  prime  albums  like  go  nutz  etc  etc,  classics  like  dope  sucks, street, hot  shot  and  all  the  rest  are  here,  herman  was  pretty  legendery  in  the  netherlands  but  sadley  did  not  get  much  attention  here  in  the  us  or  the rest  of  mainland  europe,  he  had  a  few  hits  in  germany  but  nothing  cought  on,  the  brood  was  one  of  the  best  artists  holland  ever  produced,  if  you  are  a  fan  in  anyway  i  highly  reccomend  this  box  set  that  contains  these  classic  records................  god  bless  the  brood.

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Question: Tough, bright little flashlight.

I originally bought this flashlightdue to the fact it takes AA batteries.  AA's are readily avaliable of all the battery types.  The flashlight is built tough and is really bright.  It has different power settings along with a strobe feature.  A little pricey, but Worth it.  Would recommend.

busted unit.  had to return.  but amped products are the best.

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Question: and it seems to be dirty even though I cleaned several times

Came with a big scratch on a side, and it seems to be dirty even though I cleaned several times...

Very pretty, it changes color and looks beautiful, my daughter was so happy with her candle! And it's great that you can turn it on and off, and use it in other ocassions.

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Question: Hilarious, absolutely love Jeff Dunham!

Excellent DVD, Jeff Dunham never fails to make me laugh. Delivery was surprisingly quick and the price was amazing! Highly recommend this DVD :)

Although they were a little small for me, I'm 6'4'' and have long fingers.
However.. I am totally impressed with the gloves, and the company!!!

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Question: It makes the bed softer and more comfortable to sleep on

It works well over a travel bed in our camper.  It makes the bed softer and more comfortable to sleep on.

Chargers do not stay connected to the tablet. They run very slow - even on high speed internet. My son has only had his for 2 months and the screen is coming apart from the back. Very poor quality!

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Question: Not useful enough - for beginners

This book used to be the Yuen Method Level 2 materials - written in 2001.  It is really meant to be used in conjunction with a live class.

Still, the book tells you near nothing about the basics of feeling for strong/weak or "Numerical Profiling" (which is one of the most powerful elements of the Yuen Method and in the title of this book).

[ For more about numerical profiling to enhance your Yuen Method or other energy-work skills, read "The Power of Numerical Profiling" article I wrote on my NowEnergetics.com website :  http://goo.gl/ju2gnH ]

With all the new information - YouTube videos, seminars, materials on Dr. Yuen's website, I really can't recommend this old pamphlet as a standalone reference or beginner book.

The book describes some of our body's physical structures and how we can "energetically" strengthen them; this is useful in that it gets a person thinking in terms of our energetic selves and real tools for change, rather than strictly physical or even mental.

There is much more conventional description in this pamphlet than warrants to get into the Method.  Long discussions of "this is what conventional medicine thinks of xyz" wasting a lot of space -  rather than highlighting true Yuen Method insights.

Here's one of the most useful quotes in the book (for allergies):
"Emotional triggers such as suppressed grief; sadness, sorrow, depression and tears initiate *all* allergic reactions.  This is *always* the case!"
- Kam Yuen

Some of you will shift just reading that sentence - because it's the right answer.

We can and do delete allergies on-the-spot with this Method.

There is just not enough here in this pamphlet to learn even the basics of the Yuen Method or the power of true numerical profiling.

Get the newest book - 2015 Delete Stress and Pain On-The-Spot - instead - a better value and more complete and comes with a free YouTube course.

Stay strong and neutral..

Stephen Dupre
Yuen Method Certified Master & Neutrality Instructor/Coach
NowEnergetics.com - based on Yuen Method
ThePowerofNeutrality.com - get neutral and shift out of your symptom state

Read the reviews--they were mixed. Thought I'd take a chance. Well, used it once, it quit working. Of course the warranty is only for one year. The good thing is that I have a great new anchor for my boat. Oh wait............I don't have a boat. You can do better than this one for sure.

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Question: Great Customer service

These are HORRIBLE. They bleed through everything. Good luck drawing a straight line, these things bleed worse than sharpies. I tried easy/gentle small strokes and it still bled into several different types of paper creating big blobs. I'm confused  by all of the positive reviews.

Edit*
Found out I got bad batch. Customer service reached out to me and gave me a refund and apologized for their mistakes. It is hard to find customer service that spends so much time figuring out how to make things right with the customer.

Interesting book, but probably could have been condensed by 25%.  Seemed to get sidetracked by the extensive backgrounds of peripheral characters.

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Question: 100 dollars for 12 bags?!?

I didn't purchase this product, but just wanted to comment that the price is OUTRAGEOUS!!! That's 8.33 per bag! I wonder if the 99.99 price was an error?

No break in time with these boots! They fit perfect, take an orthotic  with out loss of support or comfort. Perfect for yard work, walking or other outside activities. Boots are well made, provide good ankle and arch support plus lasting a long time in spite of hard wear. Well worth the price.

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Question: Durable and does the job--I can find my keys and chapstick without a 5 minute search!

I love this organizer for a couple of my big purses. It keeps everything from falling into the dark depths of the purses. It also is easier when I want to use a smaller purse to get a couple of essential items out of the organizer to use.

Zipper broke off side pocket on first wearing.  Really poor quality for Columbia brand.  Missed return window by one week while hiking with these.

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Question: Brilliant Sound & Mic Quality; Painfully Heavy

I have to admit being more than a little wary of buying such an expensive headset, but I'd been told time and time again that Sennheiser is the way to go for sound quality.  After reading countless reviews, both here and elsewhere, I decided to go ahead and take the plunge.

The box itself was extraneously large and the packaging obtuse and unnecessary.  It's a waste of resources in my opinion, and probably an extra twenty to 40 dollars on to the cost as well.  Still, once I had them out of the box and realized just how huge the headset was, I was even more wary.  As a female gamer my head is smaller than the average PC gaming headset will comfortably fit.  I was really worried I'd be in for some serious ear-aches and neck strain, but they felt so light in hand that I gave them a go anyway.

(Edit on 10.11.09:  I've had to replace the headset; the weight is giving me significant neck strain if I wear it for longer than two or so hours at a time.  A real shame; the quality otherwise is amazing.  I docked a "star" in my review because of the painful weight.)

They come with no drivers to install, which is a definite plus, and as soon as I was on Vent my husband and friends all made note of the quality of my voice.  They certainly sounded much clearer as well, and so I was already feeling better about my purchase.  As soon as I launched WoW, though, I was immediately blown away.  I was hearing music and effect in the login screen that I'd _never_ heard before on my previous cheap USB headset, and I couldn't help but sit there, stunned, and listen.

Actually playing with the headset on is going to take some getting used to -- it does hurt my ears, as the sides of my head are engulfed by the earpieces -- but I certainly can't hear anything around me, either!

The amazing quality continued when I hopped to Left4Dead, and even on to Team Fortress 2 and other games I regularly play.  This is definitely an amazing headset, but my rating will remain at 4 of 5 until a smaller choice is made available for those of us who have smaller noggins.  I'll be buying a portable headphone set for listening to music on the go as well, and they'll definitely be from Sennheiser.

Its a bit stiff and lacks the range of movement and positions i was hoping for...

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Question: music playing ear plugs

It's like ear plugs that play music. The sound quality is very good and the ear buds come with 3 styles of plugs. Triple flange plastic ear plugs. Foam compression in four sizes. Rubber bulb style ear plugs in three sizes. Overall, I would say they're great for air planes and stuff where there is a lot of back ground noise, but if you're in a subway or working out, you're probably better off with some other kind that you could still hear a little through, because they are very effective at blocking background noise.

Nicely made.  Good price.  Nothing bad to say about it.  Just a tip for others.  Think about where the text will lie when it's on your pet.  Our Black Lab is named "Spruce", like the tree.. Why?  Because my son the Forester named him.  People always stumble over his name, so I thought the collar would help.  Unfortunately, his name is hard to see due to the placement.  I'm going to probably order another and space things so that the name is more visible.

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Question: Harry Potter for Grown Ups

Tip: Read the glossary in the back before you start the book. Come back to the appendixes as they are referenced.

I read it through once without the glossary and then discovered the glossary and immediately reread it. I had been able to infer the meaning of all the invented words from the context just fine but it made reading a little slower.

It's similar to Harry Potter in several ways:

There are houses of competing family groups in one school.

There is a small group of young people who join together to solve a mystery on their own without supervision from teachers.

The young people are brave, rebellious, and very talented each in their own charismatic way.

An evil element threatens the world.

The actions of the young people have a global impact.

There is not much in the way of sex but there are some romantic relationships.

Some good people die in the fight and nothing holds back the plot.

Their reality is based on ours but with a little extra magic.

This book is for grown ups who have a good ability to visualize what they read in their mind. Stephenson writes out great descriptions of scenes and battles that require a good deal of focus if you are going to get the most of out it. It's the best escapist science fiction I've read since Harry Potter and every bit as detailed and complete as Lord of the Rings. It's a deliciously short post-master work for those of us who don't yet have the free time to devote to The Baroque Cycle and the Cryptonomicon which are on my list to read once my kids grow up.

First off, this is an amazing album. However, you couldn't tell by this vinyl pressing of it because of how bad it skips (and it isn't my record player bebecauseit plays other brand new vinyls just fine). Do not buy this version.

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Question: she loves them and the remote can handle a pretty good distance

I bought them as a gift for my sister because shes so lazy to turn the lights off when she go to bed and too scared to turn them off before she get to bed. Anyhow, she loves them and the remote can handle a pretty good distance. Also they smell good !

WELL PEOPLE THIS IS ONE OF THOSE BACK IN THE DAY ALBUMS  YOU PUT ON WHEN YOU OR WORKING IN THE HOUSE ON A PROJECT AND DON'T WANT TO BE DISTURBED THANKS AMAZON WENT ALL THE WAY BACK

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Question: One of the best Underground railroad Books

I loved this book. I must say I wanted to see more of what happened with Lucy and Hope but, it was still a wonderful book.

"Sessions" was a very quick and interesting read from a psychotherapist's point of view of her interaction with her clients. I believe it would be helpful for anyone considering therapy or for students of psychology to understand the balancing act a psychotherapist must go through balancing personal and professional life.
The characters were interesting and complex and it was heartwarming seeing them confronting their issues and working through them.
I look forward to reading more of Kathryn Foster's books!

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Question: Super cute! Have had for over 2 months and ...

Super cute! Have had for over 2 months and "wine" still has no "stuck" bubbles. I get lots of complements on it. And when the flash light is on the front lights up as well

I've used this sprayer several times to apply "Wet & Forget" on my walkway, and it has very good functionality. The spray nozzle adjusts as needed, and the handle, pump, and lock are rigid and easy to use. Each time I used the container, it was emptied within a few minutes of use, but the last time, I left about a 1/3 of the solution inside, and after several hours, I noticed a puddle on the floor. The container has a leak at the very bottom. Unfortunately, the solution etched my cabinet and flooring. The leak is not bad enough for me to toss the container, but I won't be able to use it for anything that is not safe, and I'll need to fill and dispense quickly. As an aside, I don't think the strap provides any real value because the container is not heavy when full. This review would have been 5 stars if it weren't for the leak.

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Question: Disappointed will not buy again

Small size but full 3 second delay before it gives power. Disappointed will not buy again.

Everyone I encounter who knows who Bjork is either loves or hates her work...doesn't seem to be any middle ground.  If you like only traditional pop, country or other genres and want all the songs on your albums to sound the same, stay away from Bjork.
If, on the other hand, you get tired of songs that all sound the same and are looking for something fresh, you'll love Bjork.  It seems she is trying something specifically unique on each track.
I find 'Post' slightly more innovative and interesting than 'Debut', although both CDs are great.  Of this bunch, my favs are, in order:  Possibly Maybe, Isobel, Army of Me, Cover Me, Hyper Ballad and Enjoy, so the Amazon provided clips cover only half the good ones!  The only track I didn't care for is It's Oh So Quiet.
Get it and listen to someone who isn't afraid to experiment!

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Question: Better luck next time

Who would have thought the new lead vocalist could ruin the band for me. They have done much better with/without Jonny in the past.

Note that though the snap that wraps around the handle is just a little too short, this sheath holds the Schrade SCHF1 perfectly (even upside down) in this Ka-Bar sheath just through friction.

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Question: Feels sturdy I can't say if it works due to the ...

Feels sturdy I can't say if it works due to the fact I have not used it yet, I needed it earlier this month after that job was complete I had to look up tool for future use. So many can't give it a proper rating yet

The non-binding tops work really great, but 2 of these socks have already developed holes in them. And not in a high pressure area either.  Just on the top of the foot and/or elsewhere.  Not sure why, but I couldn't recommend because of this.

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Question: Asked for Again and Again!

I'd been looking for a book for awhile now that could help me teach my children character building skills and biblical virtues. Not just any book though, I wanted something with likeable characters and that was also colorfully eye catching to all kids. The readability also needed to be high and the comprehension of the words written simple to understand. I was pleased to find an existing book such as this in Amy Meyer's Humble Heart: Book of Virtues.

The virtues found in this book are Humility, Love, Thoughtfulness, Faithfulness, Mercy, Encouragement, Comfort, Courage, and Joy. Each virtue is represented by a separate Humble Bumble character. The characters are really cute and you'll find those such as Felicity the Frog, Lancelot Lion, Carolina Cat, Daniel Dog, and several others.

At the end of each virtuous character story, there's a Bible Verse that's taken from the New Living Translation Bible. The included Bible Verses could be used at home or in a classroom setting as verses for young children to memorize! The stories are short but not overly. There's plenty of bright bold illustrations to display what's being read accurately and that's key in any child geared book.

My son age 2 and my daughter age 4 1/2 years old really like this book. They've asked at bedtime for it several nights in a row. I like having a question time after we've read one of the virtue stories. It's been interesting to hear their thoughts and examples of ways they could act the virtue read out for themselves or to give an example of a time that they did. This is a great book and I recommend it highly!

They feel so soft...... :) just love them. Probably getting some new ones soon

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Question: The product is terrible. The leather was already scratch and peeling after ...

The product is terrible. The leather was already scratch and peeling after the first time I wore it. Don't buy or waste your money

This is a first book by a new author, and it is a chilling one. The story line goes on two tracks, one taking place in 2003, and the other in 2007. They both are focused on the same young woman, who, in the earlier track, meets a very attractive man and begins dating him. The relationship turns rather nasty, and none of her friends believe her when she tries to explain to them that he is very dangerous.

 The second track relates the life of this woman several years after her former boyfriend is incarcerated, and it shows the awful results in her life of the trauma she suffered earlier. She meets a man who appears to be sympathetic and willing to help her, but just when her life appears to be getting back into balance, she is informed that the former boyfriend has been released from prison. This, of course, does not help her recovery at all, merely adding to her paranoia.

 To say more would be a disservice to future readers of this excellent book. The author takes the reader on a journey into the troubled mind of a victim of serious abuse, and shows the unusual ways she has developed in order to cope with her problems. There are some really rough scenes in this book, and it probably isn't for the fainthearted. That being said, however, I can highly recommend it as a cautionary tale to those who let their lives be run by nightlife, indiscriminate drinking and anonymous sexual contacts. It's also quite a good read!

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Question: This series isn't just about disaster and action fighting scenes ...

This series isn't just about disaster and action fighting scenes.  It is about understanding the deeper workings of people in their economy and in how they govern.

I think this is a very good spanish teaching program.  It uses authentic Spanish dialect with people speaking the words and you are to repeat them into a microphone.  It will then tell you if you are pronouncing them correctly and where you need to improve.  I am very impressed with this software.

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Question: I wish if they made it out of better plastic

if you over tighten them just a bit .. you feel the bend of the plastic .. I wish if they made it out of better plastic

I think this ink is counterfeit! It is advertised as an authentic HP ink cartridge. We bought this a month ago and it ran out of ink within a month despite barely using our printer. We also got a package from a different retailer with other colors, and they are all completely full. I'm really angry we got duped! Don't buy these.

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Question: Nice especially for the

met all expectations, Nice especially for the money

A unique and intriguing fairy tale. I was drawn in with the cover and because I loved this author's first book so much. A tale of leprechauns - you'll find out more about their species than you ever thought you knew. A lot of the backstory and folktale parts are taken from other stories we're familiar with, but there is a humanness about Tommin and his fellow Leps. Not every Lep-to-be WANTS to BE a Leprechaun - how interesting!

I think the story could have had a BIT more intrigue to it, but I loved the descriptions and felt like I was whisked into this world of Leps, Trolls and the like. It was very believable in that aspect. It's told in an old folktale kind of way (think Rumpelstiltskin). It's obvious this was done in a professional manner and it's an easy read even though it is long(ish). I would even recommend this to younger readers (under 13) - except the end gets a little dicey so be wary of that.

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Question: This is a cool little organizer

This is a cool little organizer.  It's a little smaller than I thought it would be, but is still large enough to keep assorted supplies close at hand...

Bought two sets (4 cables) and used them from an Intel SAS Expander (RES2SV240) to two 8-drive SuperMicro enclosures (M28SAB). These are much easier to route than regular SFF-8087 cables. I had to use cable-ties on the old cables to avoid straining the connectors. The 10Gtek cables do not strain anything. Since they are thin ribbons instead of thick tubes I could also stack all four when routing through tight spaces. So far no indication of noise/crosstalk problems after about a month of use in the 16 hdd RAID. My one request would be a short 0.3m version for use from my HBA to Expander.

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Question: We love Sid. He's fun and we trust the content ...

We love Sid. He's fun and we trust the content to be educational and enjoyable for our two year old. He loves him. Could watch for years I bet!

I bought one when I got my Note 3 in Jan 2014. The release tab of the belt holster broke in Aug 8 months later so I contacted Otter Box for warranty coverage. The process to get a replacement requires you take the entire case apart even if it's only the holster. Ok, fine I did it and took the picture uploaded it as requested and then I waited and waited and waited. Thirteen days later it FINALLY showed up. Really...as much as their cases cost and it breaks for absolutely NO reason (other than either cheap material or poor design) in 8 months of NO drops or abuse and then I wait almost 2 weeks for a replacement after jumping through their hoops. Again...REALLY! They are one of the most expensive cases on the market and in my opinion they are OVER RATED and OVER PRICED! Never again fool me once, shame on you but fool me twice shame on me.

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Question: very satisfied, no remorse

have an original WB on a 60# compound bow. needed a different rest for the 40# recurve as it shoots turbonock vortex and did not want to spend upwards of $40 for another WB. item arrived before sundown, immediately installed it and have already shot 100 arrows through it. very satisfied, no remorse.

i love this bt receiver.
i first had a belkin, which worked well but had very poor sound quality.
i then purchased a logitech bt receiver, which sounded much better. i have been using that quite happily for 6 months or so.  recently, i began messing around with aftermarket DACs for my computer and phone and decided i'd like to hear what a better DAC would do to the wireless system in my kitchen/living area, where i'd been using the logitech..

i purchased this receiver and the FiiO DAC (D03K Digital Analog Audio Converter connected them via the optical connection and sent the analog signal to my amp.  i instantly noticed a marked difference in the clarity and openness of the sound.  i am using a galaxy sIII, which also supports the APTX codec, so the combo of a decent DAC and high bit rate wireless connection has made me incredibly happy with the performance of the whole system.

the best bluetooth receiver i've come across yet.  get one!

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Question: Brilliant and Important Story

Seth King is a remarkable writer. He has a gift for describing things, especially feelings, making them jump off the pages and come to life.  Honesty is the fourth novel of his that Ive read. I dare say its his most profound work and its by far my favourite!

How does Honesty shine? Its brutally truthful about what its like for a gay teen who has accepted his sexuality but who has to suffer the ignorance of others. Its achingly blunt about what its like to fall in love with someone who hasn't come to terms with who they are. Its eye-opening about how expectations can crush someones spirit. It makes the reader reconsider every preconceived notion they had about what it means to be gay in a world that isn't always so welcoming. I consider myself an open-minded person and I was wowed by Coles thoughts! Some things he said are just common sense but in Kings descriptive prose, they're simply enlightening because hes offering us a broader perspective.

Falling in love for the first time is exciting and scary. In Honesty, those feelings are amplified because neither Cole nor Nick is exactly certain about how to pursue their relationship while also keeping it a secret for Nicks sake. Its heartbreaking how badly Nick wants to let go and love Cole but hes afraid about the repercussions when his family finds out. Cole on the other hand, just wants to love and be loved unconditionally but willingly plays by Nicks rules in order to keep him in his life. Living in a town where they have to suppress their feelings and monitor their movements leads to a kind of ferocity and intensity that plays out when they're alone. I was hanging by every word on every page.

On the eve of its release, King published an article about how Honesty was drawn from his real life experience. Its a story that he has waited to tell at the right time. Ill admit that that has influenced my perception of this book. I think as an author you're vulnerable. When drawing from personal history it has to be a frightening undertaking not knowing how that story will be received. I bring this up because King does not hold back as he wraps you up in Cole and Nicks journey through the highs and many lows of their love affair.

Five stars is inadequate to describe how brilliant and important Honesty is. It's a treasure that joins the ranks of two other books that I hold close to my heart. It will undoubtedly be in my Top 10 of 2016. And considering that there's so much in the news lately regarding the LBGT community, everyone should read this masterpiece and open their eyes and hearts.

Este libro me gusto muchisimo mas que el anterior que me habia leido de estas autoras: " Cortar y correr". Aqui sus personajes estan mejor trazados y por ende resultan mas creibles dentro del contexto que se les ubica. La relacion entre Jake, profesor de educacion fisica y principal entrenador del equipo de baseball, y  Brandon, profesor de Quimica,  es tierna, erotica (BIEN EROTICA!) y romantica sin necesidad de recurrir a estereotipos ni melodramas. Si algo me gusta de estas autoras es que utilizan a HOMBRES comunes y corrientes en sus historias: ellos no se la pasan hablando de moda ni de arte, no son "suaves" ni "lindos", no tienen una amiga con la se van de compras, no hablan con la mano en la cadera y voz aguda. Estos hombres de Madeleine Urban y Abigail Roux te pueden patear el trasero si les miras atravesado, les gusta practicar deportes,y sudan testosterona por cada uno de sus poros..ah! y se me olvidaba decirles que les gustan las personas de su propio sexo. Y asi los prefiero!!! Me molesta muchisimo la representacion de los gays en los medios de difusion masiva y la tendencia de nuestra sociedad a juzgarlos a TODOS bajo un mismo patron. Por eso los personajes de estas autoras me atraen mas (por lo menos en los dos libros que me he leido) Ellas no crean parejas  de macho Alfa-fuerte-alto-musculoso con muchachito-bajito-bonito-sensible-lloron. Al contrario, ambos personajes son bien masculinos, seguros de si mismos y de temperamento fuerte pero terminan irremediablemente enamorados y decididos a darle una oportunidad a su relacion, opongase quien se oponga! Jake y Brandon forman parte de mi panteon de Parejas-Adorables y espero que el proximo libro de estas seoras sea asi tan romantico (y realista) como este....Ah y BIEN EROTICO!

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Question: It was just a little snug, and hard to ...

It was just a little snug, and hard to get out of, but because I have large shoulders I do not expect that to be a problem for most people.

After Midnight is a bit of an unusual novel. It starts with a premise likely to be familiar to thriller readers: a seemingly ordinary night for a jaded, streetwise cop leads to an encounter with a beautiful and intriguing woman and a quest to hunt down the killer of a fellow officer. In fact, you could be forgiven for thinking that the opening of After Midnight is a little formulaic, except for two things, (one of which I can't really give away without spoiling the plot).

Suffice it to say that the apparent predictability of the first chapter is, in a way, a clue, part of a game that the author is playing with readers' expectations. As the protagonists dig deeper into the case, they find their assumptions about what happened confounded, which creates an interesting parallel emotional connection between the reader and the main characters because at that point I felt like my own theory about what was really going on fell apart, and that I was just as much in the dark as the main characters. At least that's how I experienced it, because the story did not unravel the way I had expected it to, which was an added plus.

The other point that distinguishes After Midnight from the run-of-the-mill cop thriller is its setting. The author's love of Denver and knowledge of the city is very apparent, and I would say that this adds to the work because it makes it feel more authentic. What's more, the slight incongruity of the dramatic events and the peaceful setting (gun battles on the mean streets of ... Denver?) is acknowledged and even incorporated into the plot.

After Midnight is not without flaws - there are a few passages where the text could have been worded in a more fluid progression, for example, and the dialogue in some parts is a bit "matter-of-fact", so to speak. I guess it's kind of like comparing it to a TV show where the script could have been a bit better in some parts, but the overall show is great.

Overall this book was a fun read. The story was engaging, and had an interesting (and slightly odd) twist. Well worth a look, especially for the mystery/thriller sleuths out there.

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Question: I would not buy if I had seen first hand.

It is a cute picture but it doesn't look good on the grey. The print looks rather faded and is rough to tough. The shirt is made well even if the material is thin but I'd get at least one size bigger and if you prefer loose clothing two sizes bigger.

Not a big story behind a gift card, ordered it, received it timely, and my Granddaughter got it for Christmas.  End of story!

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Question: Love Marie's Hot Sauce!

Discovered this in Belize many years ago, am glad it is available from Amazon. It's great stuff.

I bought my first copy in the early 80's as a diabetic looking for more comprehensive information, including natural ingredients such as Miso, which I could not get from a nutritionist at the time.
Must have.

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Question: I had to replace the light as it came in ...

I had to replace the light as it came in broken.  No number to call for a replacement.  I wish I could adjust the height more, but otherwise does it's job.

So many restrictions in my household.  Diabetic/Paleo/Gluten Free.  Simple Mills makes Pizza even easier with this delicious new addition to their product line.  I've tried to make my own crust for years and nothing ever turned out like this.  Amazing.

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Question: slant 6 exhaust manifold

so far a nice quality piece.  had to do a little modifying, but was expected since it fit a few different models.

These were much cuter than I expected and covered a good amount of the wall. Very happy with my purchase and so are my daughters with the way the room looks now. Also arrived a week earlier than the estimated arrival date. Thanks!!!

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Question: Through a Season of Grief: Devotions for Your Journey from Mourning to Joy

Excellent book for those who are grieving. I've given five of them away in the last month. Poignant daily reminders of God's caring for His children. Good price; however, slow delivery from book close outs.

Emma Hart is a great writer! Noelle is so funny and smart! Love her and Drake together, glad it works for them. Crazy family and crazy times. Thanks so much for writing this series! Love the cupcake addiction, lol!

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Question: Do Not Waste your money

I purchased this MP3 player instead of an IPod and I really regret it.  The buttons on it are very hard to press and they usually do not even work.  It will get stuck on the radio and unable to switch back to the MP3's.  Or, it will start scanning the radio for stations and you won't be able to stop.  I highly recommend spending the extra $100 for an IPod

Well-designed, easy to install, economical and it makes life so much easier. Many apps are now easily and safely available.

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Question: Often inflates your score!

Hey, don't waste your money!!
You can now get the new version, v3.0 for FREE!
Just go to the official GMAT site to download it!
The big problem with this software is that most of my students get a higher score on this than on the real test, so remember that when you're preparing.
Good luck on your test!

I bought this to make my own bug spray. I'm very satisfied with the product and  how it turned out.

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Question: but came in the mail wrinkled and looked like someone crumbled it up

worked for the night as needed, but came in the mail wrinkled and looked like someone crumbled it up.

My wife purchased these to wear in a program. It was difficult for her to walk in them because of the rounded front toe. It presented challenges that tipped her forward. But she loved the look!

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Question: The Browning Version (The Criterion Collection)

This is one one of the best classics ever made. Michael Redgrave gives his greatest performance as Andrew Crocker-Harris, a boading school teacher nearing his retirement.

This is 100% my new favorite thing, and I can't believe how inexpensive it is, taking into consideration quality, durability, and craft. This feels like a gem product in the midst of a lot of garbage. I HIGHLY recommend it

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Question: After a complaint on Amazon they sent me a new one and I love it! Note the back is unfinished so not ...

was kind of mad with my first purchase of this as it came opened with boards broken and missing pieces! After a complaint on Amazon they sent me a new one and I love it! Note the back is unfinished so not really an island more of a coffee cart or microwave cart.  I used it for our keurig

There was no zero star! Anyways I orded because they advertise it as 100% cotton, tag says 52% cotton, and 48% polyester. Means they are 100% bs, I ordered 3 and asked for 3 different colors, surprise it's all one color. Either they can't read or they just don't care about their customers. Fabric looks low grade even for sweatshop standards. I'd stay away

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Question: Sigg Fuel bottle replacement cap

As described, newer version than what I had.  NOT the "child proof" version, which I did not want!  Note...these will melt if left too close to your stove - hence the reason I needed a replacement 8^)

Levi and Juliet story is a good beginning for the rescue bear series. The story line talks about the struggle the shifters had to endure when they were first revealed.

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Question: I didn't like it. Really hard to attach to my tripod

First time got this, I didn't like it. Really hard to attach to my tripod. Like it was to big less than 1/2 mm. My husband helped me, along with time it's getting easier. So, kind of dilemma 3 stars or 4 stars, the platform is smooth and nice. I gave 4 stars, because it finally works.

I love this book so much. It was a love story with a murder. The writer described the murder very understandably. There were some clues that we could find. And the story was clear, realistic with a surprising ending. When I was reading the book for a while, I even didn't want to stop reading it. It was one of the most interesting books I have ever read. By Jessica

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Question: he is over seven months now and it's one of his favorite stuffed animals

I bought this for my newborn, he is over seven months now and it's one of his favorite stuffed animals. He laughs almost every time he sees it.

What's a wolf to do when he scents his human mate, but she's practically a child at twelve.  This is the dilemma that Cassie's wolf mate encounters when during a motorcycle meet he finds his fated half. Knowing he's forbidden from contact until she's of age he bides his time.  Even with destiny working her usual magic, I found this heroine to accept the unimaginable a bit too fast, but as the story unfolds there are more mind boggling facts that she has to grapple with. With a serious threat looming as she struggles to keep her deceased mom's diner alive.  Cassie's running out of options and must trust her instincts. We get to meet some of her friends both from her old life and her new one. Combine with a tall sexy Alpha, a vicious unscrupulous villain and a feisty best friend, it makes for an enjoyable read as the first installation in the trilogy.

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Question: Durable and worth the price!

Great durable case, heavy and large but I like that about it. There is one minor issue where screwing the case closed causes a rainbow lighting effect in direct light but you can't see it unless light is directly shining on the glass. Would recommend to anyone that wants to keep their Note 5 extra safe!

Beautiful and we liked them but they came at least a third cracked and broken from shipping.

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Question: Best accessory for your Miata

These are a perfect fit for our type 1 (even with the spare in the trunk).  Just don't over stuff them.  They hold plenty for their size and are well constructed.  Worth the cost.  Ours were a surprise birthday gift for my wife who could't wait to us them.  Note:  when empty they store reasonably flat.

Couldn't get it to turn even after I received a new control box and 12v adapter. Never could get any channels.

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Question: Good Costume, but it Stinks!

The costume is reasonably well made and quite a deal for the price.  However, it stinks!  When we took it out of the plastic packaging, the stench of mildew was brutal.  Where do they make and store these things?

After moving to a new state I suddenly found myself as a Cox cable subscriber.  The DVR I received from Cox had an interface right out of the 1980s.  So after a couple of weeks I decided to try out Tivo Roamio Plus.

It is unbelievable what a difference having a modern interface can make to your TV Viewing experience.  In addition, as a frequent user of streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime, Tivo's OnePass technology helped unify my viewing experience.

I also love the streaming technology built into the Tivo Roamio Plus.  We only have one TV in our home, but with streaming I can watch a show on my tablet while my wife uses the TV.

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Question: Nice Smell & Hair Feels & Appears Thicker.

Paul Mitchell products are always very good. The Tea Tree Lemon Sage has a nice smell and not a strong tea tree smell like  a llot of Tea Tree hair products. It does make my hair feel & appear a little thicker than other hair products I have used.

We purchased the Zinus Deluxe Faux Leather Platform Bed for our new King memory foam mattress (Classic Brands Rapture 12" see review).

This product has conflicting reviews here on Amazon, here is my review and experience so far:

Pros:
-Arrived in a timely manner, some damage to the outside package (probably by the carrier) which did damage the inside of the headboard, but is not effecting anything.
-Seems sturdy once fully assembled, we received the King model, and the side panels that the slats sit on had 4 screws.  You'll notice that the bad reviews state that the 3 screw models have issues (not sure)
-Looks very nice for the price paid, we went from a very expensive solid wood bed frame that cost hundreds more to this and we are overall happy with it.
-Although we have only had this about a month, it seems to hold up well.  We have carpet in our room, and the bed frame seems very sturdy.
-Does not move or shake (We have a 5 and a 1 year old) even when jumping or horse play is involved.
-Works perfectly with our new King memory foam mattress.

Cons:
-The support legs that are on the sides in the middle are a broken toe waiting to happen. (We will be cutting a 'pool noodle' and placing it around the metal support leg)
-The faux leather smell takes some time to get rid of (longer than the memory foam mattress new smell)
-Packaging is over 120lbs, and the metal support is in the back of the headboard, the package was slightly damaged (to be expected with such a heavy item) and the metal support damaged the plywood inside the headboard you can feel the damage on the front side, but the mattress covers that portion of the headboard so not really a big deal, but extra padding or wrapping of the metal frame should be done by the manufacture.

I've seen a lot of bad reviews on this product, and if such a mishap occurs I will update my review.

One tip the side(s) that the slats sit on are secured by wood screws, I took a screw driver and snugged up the screw before we put this together based on other reviews saying that the screws ripped out of the wood causing the bed to fall...

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Question: ... car and the seatbelt was digging into my neck like crazy. This product did the trick

I had just bought a new car and the seatbelt was digging into my neck like crazy. This product did the trick! It is nice a smoothly furry, not prickly. It opens with Velcro to fit on the belt without fuss. It slides with the belt so adjusting the belt isn't a chore. It can be a bit warm in the hot summer around your neck but that's to be expected with fur.

I have tried a few recipe's, my four legged kids like the peanut butter ones

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Question: Twisted the ends off easily when trying to unscrew a bicycle seat

Made of sub-standard metal. Twisted the ends off easily when trying to unscrew a bicycle seat.

This review is for the Gator 1818 MixerBag... specifically for use as a case for LED panels.

This bag was suggested by several people as a good "case" for a LitePanels Astra. Do not make that mistake. This is definitely a padded BAG, not a "case". If you buy two of them for two Astras, you're about halfway to the price of the official LitePanels 2-Astra Case. For the extra Benjamin, there's no comparison. The LitePanels case will actually protect your expensive lights, not as well as a Pelican, but way way way better than this bag. The protection provided is less than you'd get by wrapping your lights in a throw blanket.

It will keep the rain or dust off your lights, and it will give you a carry handle, which you wouldn't have with anything you'd wrap around your lights, but this is not a serious case. You will still have to be almost as careful with your lights as if you only wrapped them in a towel. If anything bangs against the case, it's going to bang against the light, impeded only by very light padding. Also, the reviews I read elsewhere suggest the Astra fits great with extra room for other stuff? Yes, there's plenty of extra room... it's just sloppy. The light is simply floating around inside unless you pad it otherwise... or put the light back in it's original packaging protection.

I'm giving 3-stars because I'm sure it's fine for transporting stuff, even lights, CAREFULLY... but in the real world, stuff gets knocked around... and this isn't going to do much to prevent damage from even normal use. Again, this review is for use with a LitePanel, not for use with a mixer... and for that use, I feel "fooled" by the suggestions to buy this... and pretty well disappointed as I decide if they're worth keeping at all, or if I should just return them right away.

If you did get a LitePanel Astra, you know the air-bag protection that it came in... and as long as you use that ALSO, this bag is almost passable, as it's the air-bag that's actually providing the protection, and giving some structure to the bag. At that point the bag's biggest function is a front pocket for power cords... and a handle to carry the light. Beyond that, there's not much else it's going to do for your lighting investment. These just arrived a few hours ago and I've already ordered the LitePanels 2 Case that I should have ordered in the first place.

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Question: Terrible on numerous levels

I gave it 20 minutes and then had to flee for my life. Terrible on numerous levels.

Got this for my gaming son for Xmas. He loved how it lit up and could see the keys in a dark room... cool.. he says. BUT. It completely stopped working in 90 days. SOOOOO Disappointed.

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Question: Fits my daughter's Android, but she never uses it.

The product is very pretty to look at, and it fits my daughter's Android nicely. However she never uses it, not even when we travel. If I were going to go back in time and buy her something different, I'd buy one that houses the Android without blocking the screen. That way she could keep it in its soft case all the time, even when in use. If you have questions about this product, please go to my website and fill out the contact form.

"The Hurt Locker" begins when a U.S. army bomb technician is killed, and he is replaced by Staff Sergeant James, a reckless ex-Ranger for whom "war is a drug." He is the anti-hero of Kathryn Bigelow's film, a man so addicted to and absorbed with danger that he recklessly puts at risk his two teammates and cannot even talk to his wife. The man is in fact so narcissistic that he mistakenly identifies a young boy who is killed and turned into a human bomb as a boy he knows, and madly jumps alone into the dark night in search of the boy's killers.

As a psychopath Sergeant James should have gotten his two teammates killed, but somehow he manages to save both. Specialist Eldridge becomes depressed and angry when he fails to shoot dead the man responsible for his sergeant's death. He encourages his psychiatrist to visit the field, and the psychiatrist does, only to be blown away by an IED. On his last mission Eldridge is almost kidnapped by insurgents, but is saved by Sergeant James and Sergeant Sanborn. James shoots Eldridge's foot, ending Eldridge's tour. Eldridge understandably blames James' reckless heroics for his plight, but if Eldridge had stayed in the battlefield he would have probably gone insane. And then there's Sanborn, who as an intelligence officer turned bomb tech support thought he was like James, but James showed him that couldn't possibly be true. In the end, when a bomb almost kills him, Sanborn decides he wants to live, and wants to finally hold a baby son in his hands.

When James is finally holding his baby son with his own hands, James can only tell him that he wasn't meant to raise a family; in fact he was meant to do only one thing. The movie closes with James returning to Iraq, and heading to defuse a bomb by himself.

The movie has received much critical acclaim, and while there's a striking ambiguity and ambivalence to the film that is rare in Hollywood it nevertheless is a shallow and predictable film. There's a lot to commend about the film. The nameless faceless enemy that James and his team battle are everywhere and nowhere, and is an apt representation of the enemy that the Americans are facing in Iraq: against resourceful numerous phantoms the war is to survive, not to win. James is an interesting character, but he's really underdeveloped, and we're supposed to take his complexity at face value when the director works very little to develop his full complexity. The movie's major limitation though is the hackneyed plot lines and story arcs that it follows.

In terms of an artistic documentation of the war as well as a parable into the horrors of war HBO's "Generation Kill" is far more appealing. In the 7-part series a platoon of recon Marines is spearheading the invasion of Iraq. They are armed and ready to kill, but there's a splendid innocence to them. They joke around easily, and they share a strong bond that only imminent danger could instill. The stupidity and arrogance of war and its planners soon overwhelm them, and by the end they're fighting and bickering amongst themselves, questioning their very identity as American soldiers. The executive producers were the same team that created "The Wire," and "Generation Kill" also had the same raw, gritty feel that made "The Wire" so compelling to watch.

Compared with "Generation Kill" Bigelow's "The Hurt Locker" seems insincere and flawed.

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Question: Satisfying Funk-laced Jazz-Rock!

Various snippets of the Gov't Mule sessions with John Scofield have been floating around for a while, so its good to be able to pick up this cohesive collection in a well put together two disc set.  The sound is solid, and the overall production is good.  And, as one would expect, the music from these sessions does not disappoint.  Scofield's Uberjam-esque funk-laced jazz/rock adds a wonderful vibe to the Gov't Mule sound.  Buy!

I love zoom pedals but the only thing I hate is the fact that the adapters always seem to break and it gets hard to find a replacement. I was happy to get a second adapter here

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Question: Buck-Tick Just Plain RAWKS

This band never dissapoints.  Having been around for more than a decade they continue to expereiment with new sounds and come up with brilliant work.  You don't have to understand Japanese to appreciate them.  I hardly  know any and they are my absolute favorite band (Japanese or otherwise).  All five members are extremely talented... vocalist Atsushi Sakurai's voice  is the type to send shivers down one's spine... he is my ideal rock star.  This is a good collection to start with if you're new to B-T, it shows  their range of styles from the late 80's to the mid 90's (they switched to  another record label in the later 90's... so their newest works are not  included).  B-T's earlier influences were mostly British goth (The Cure,  Bauhaus, Siouxsie & The Banshees, This Mortal Coil, etc.), they also  have experiemented with industrial sounds... but I just think they're a  great ROCK band. If this doesn't get you wanting more Buck-Tick... nothing  will.

Works well for what I intended - purchased it to wear over a bikini... not sure I would wear it without a bikini top underneath - it's pretty revealing.

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Question: All of the Best from Whitney!

I have been looking for a Greatest Hits collection for the longest time for Whitney Houston and couldn't find anything that had the song selection that I wanted.  When I found this CD, I ordered it right away!  The only song that I don't care for is I'm Your Baby, Tonight, because the music has been changed from the original version that I grew up with.  Other than that, I LOVE IT!  These are the songs I grew up listening to!  Any Whitney Houston fan would love this CD.

I saw part of this movie on television so I had to order it to add to my collection.  It is a very touching movie.

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Question: Worth every penny - and then some!

I've never made pasta in the microwave before today. The Fasta Pasta is completely idiot-proof. I made boxed shells and cheese, followed the directions and it came out perfectly. The process was foolproof. I highly recommend this product to cut down on the cooking time and hassle usually associated with boiling the water, then occasionally stirring and then the draining thing. You end up with just one container as opposed to a huge pot and colander. I can hardly wait to use this for lasagna noodles - I'm sure they'll come out perfectly and won't get broken from stirring. Don't hesitate to purchase this. You won't be sorry.

A little cumbersome to set up, some Google searching to get it provisioned. Apparently when provisioning you need to use the default password and not the password you have assigned to the device. Once it was set up it provided an excellent access point for my wireless camera system. Would have been five stars if I did not have to struggle with the setup.

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Question: A good leech bucket overall

Would have been a five star but the lid seems to unscrew when you don't want it to.

This is a slightly smaller purse than my previous fossil; everything was at the bottom. This purse has a place for my billfold, cell phone, keys in easy reach. I also have a compartment for my toothbrush and makeup. Life is easier.

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Question: 2 Mos & Will Not Turn On

I received my Nikon Coolpix P520 on 10/18/13 and was quite happy with the camera - also invested in the Nikon WU-1a, which worked flawlessly, and two expensive, fast photo cards.  Total cost of about $650 - no small thing.  I used the camera exactly 10 times over a 5 week period, the last use was on 11/11.  I picked the camera up on 12/11, prior to an important trip where I planned to use it, and it would not turn on.  I assumed that the battery had drained while not in use (?) and charged overnight.  Morning of 12/12 I put the camera in my purse and off we went.  Upon arrival at our destination, I tried to use the camera again and it would not turn on.  I've attempted charging, connecting to my laptop, removing and replacing battery, nothing will make this camera turn on.

Net-net, I've invested $650 in a camera with accessories that allowed me to use it TEN TIMES over a FIVE WEEK period. Since I did not attempt to use the camera between 11/11 and 12/11, I missed the Amazon return deadline and am now stuck with a very expensive piece of garbage.  Shame on you, NIKON!  I thought I was making an investment in a trusted brand, but I cannot recommend this equipment.

(for the sake of this review I am going to ignore the horrible wait times and lack of a que system)

I kinda hated this game when I first started playing it. It is very Japanese. If you are beyond dong tons of lame quests like "feeding Chocabos" and "eMoting NPC's" then this is not the game for you.

Much like FF13 this game starts out REALLY slow. For example, you can dye items in the game but only after you complete a quest. The person who gives this quest is in the middle of nowhere in a town you only have a 1/3 chance of being in during the first 25 hours of the game. The game opens up slowly, but it does open up.

I think it has a lot going for it in the story department. They put a lot of time into the plot and it shows. Keep in mind that this is a wacky Japanese plot that would make most westerners roll their eyes. If you have an open mind however, or love to laugh at this stuff it is pretty entertaining.

Combat is pretty bland, but can be fun and challenging at times. The boss fights in this game can be pretty fun as well.

One last thing. This game is gorgeous. One of the most beautiful games I have ever seen on PC. Playing on a PS3 is not advisable. This game was made for modern graphics, and there is no way a PS3 can do this game justice.

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Question: A book set in the world of fiction

It was very entertaining reading a book from the perspective of a book character who knows he is a book character because he lives in the world of fiction. This book was kind of like a book behind the scenes.

These are well worth it great clean and clear voice. also has the option to change the incoming voice option as well.

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Question: It would be great but being so small I can't take the chance ...

I know it was for cats but I thought it was a little bigger so I could give it to my small dog.  He had one twice the size but lost it and she was away looking for it.  I just wished it was just a little larger.  It would be great but being so small I can't take the chance of chocking her.

didn't realize when I ordered this that the earrings were going to be so huge, they were for my daughter so I wasn't happy with the style because of size

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Question: BEST NIGHTS SLEEP OF MY LIFE!!!

I've had this Mattress about 1 year. IT IS AMAZING. I wanted to have it awhile before i wrote a review. Completely blown away.
When it arrived, the box was so small I thought for sure I had been ripped off! I opened and set it on the frame, carefully cut the packaging away and watched it rise! There was minimal odor, it was gone almost instantly and within 45 minutes the bed was at full height. Within 1 hour i was laying on the bed. It never lost shape or the full thickness. I did get a protector and a mattress pad. They did not alter the comfort at all. I went from terrible back and neck pain with nights of tossing and turning to phenomenal sleep and feeling rested every time. I assumed this mattress would be feel like i was sinking into a cloud but it was more firm and contours to your shape once in bed. Which I love. I am about 350lbs so comfort is important. My friend had this bed and recommended it and anyone in the market i absolutely recommend giving this bed a try. Springs are a thing of the past. Moving forward all of my family have tried my bed and in turn got one of their own. I am interested to try a different model maybe lower thickness to see if it offers the same comfort. All in all one of the best purchases in my life!

So far, it has worked on just about every door I've tried it on. Really gives me peace of mind when in a room/place where I know someone else has a key to the lock!

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Question: Programming and tweaking your settings is super easy.

This is a must have. My tank is dialed in due to this baby. Programming and tweaking your settings is super easy.

To start this review off I got to say this game is incredibly bittersweet. The gameplay is so addicting and enjoyable (I actually bought two extra copies for friends) that you can't help but kind've feel just a little sad knowing this will be the last Metal Gear title Kojima will be working on. Essentially the end of this near 3 decade year old series. Which brings forth so many sentimental feelings while playing. Not to mention the near constant references and foreshadowing that is going on in the game. It's a wonderful tribute to the series. If I had one complaint it would be that it felt like after you get to the free roam portion of the game the story starts to spread pretty thin and you can go hours without encountering any story. But I think a lot of that has to do with what missions you take up and who you decide to recruit into your ever expanding private army who you by the way are in complete control over. Just a beautiful game.

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Question: Stunningly photographed, shows Kyotos gardens in a new light, along with fresh insights into the Japanese gardeners art

Ive looked at many books on Japanese gardens over the years but none distills their essence as perfectly as this gem. Simmons has an unerring eye for the telling detail. A slow turtle on a stone path to a Zen garden is a visual haiku in its own right. The towering shadow of a small child viewing the raked sand at Daisen-in reveals its late on a winter afternoon, and captures the drama of a passing instant.

Because Simmons lens shows the spontaneous human moments in these formal, stylised landscapes  from snap-happy tourists to caretaking monks  gardens that have been photographed countless times over the years appear in a completely new, and very humanised, aspect.

He and the graceful writer, long-time Kyoto resident Judith Clancy, also take you beyond the well-worn routes to lesser-known places. Everyone visits the world-famous Ryoan-ji rock garden, but Simmons and Clancy introduce the mossy paths and exquisite pond found on the grounds of the temple as well.

If you are new to Japanese gardens, you cant find a better introduction. If youve been visiting them for many years, this book illuminates them in ways rarely seen. Highly recommended.

The most original Western I've seen in years. Need more movies like this on Amazon prime.

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Question: Convenient lamp for lith ting in awkward locations

Works well does what i want it to do is small enough and powerful enough to be unobtrusive and bright

I will start by getting this out of the way: of all the Butternut Lake novels this was my least favorite. Even so, I will continue to take trips to the Lake as long as they keep coming out.

The story revolves around three main characters.  Billie is the town librarian and single mother of Luke. Luke is in the early throws of adolescence and slowly drifting away from his mother and his well-behaved youth as he longs to find out who his real father is.  Quiet nights on the porch with wine, Jane Austin, and Murphy (the family pet) are soon replaced with handling her son who takes to sneaking out at night and hanging with a pair of undesirables.  Enter Cal, a dashingly handsome west-coaster who returns to his mid-west roots after some marital woes have forced him to rethink everything.  Since this is a romance novel, I won't go into further detail but I am sure you can see where we are headed.

It's a nice story. I love the focus on family and the discovery of what's around the corner, even if sometimes it isn't always what we want to see.  The thing that I missed most and ultimately why this is my least favorite of these novels is my favorite character, the town of Butternut Lake.  I loved the descriptions of the town and its community and to me that was noticeably missing this time around.  There used to be the presence of neighbors, each with small sub-stories that related to the town, however this time focus was entirely on these three characters.

The Light in Summer was a good book and a fantastic light summer read.  As I said, I will continue to make trips to Butternut Lake I just hope I get to see more of it the next time I visit.

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Question: Runs a bit small, but good overall

My husband usually wears an XL so we ordered an XL and it runs a bit small, especially in the shoulders. But seems to be nice lightweight material as promised.

This kit had more items than I needed to change a watch battery. Some of the pieces I do not know what they are for. They are not high quality tools but they did the job and it was inexpensive.

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Question: A Reading Experience That Truly Consumed Me

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher (via Netgalley) in exchange for review on my blog.

I confess that I had no idea what I was getting into when I started A Little Life. I basically thought it was going to be a male version of The Interestings. And, there are similarities, but A Little Life is much, much darker. It's disturbing, harrowing, relentless, and powerful, but also portrays a strong, hopeful version of friendship. The writing is absolutely gorgeous and it will most likely end up on my Best Books of 2015 list come December.

There is nothing little about A Little Life. In fact, it's such a sprawling book that I had trouble distilling my thoughts into a coherent review. Yanagihara threw the kitchen sink at this thing, but she made everything work together seamlessly. To varying degrees, she addressed class, race, sexuality, disability, life purpose / career, secrets, mental issues, and abuse...all overlaid on a foundation of enduring friendship. And, she made all this seem harmoniously complex instead of frustratingly complicated.

The lifeblood of this novel is the characters. The four friends met in college, come from disparate backgrounds, and have varying life ambitions. The beginning of the book focuses on introducing each character in bits and pieces (hint: keep a list of key background information on each character as you learn it, because it's hard to keep them straight initially). As the story goes on, Jude becomes the focal point. He's kind, heartbreaking, proud, tough, and maddening. He's a character unlike any other I've encountered in fiction and will stick with me for a long time.

I realize that this review is a bit light on plot details and that's intentional. Part of the reading experience, and this book truly is an experience, is peeling back the layers of the characters and gradually understanding what's shaped who they are. Rather, I think the best way to convey the essence of this book is to share the author's thoughts on her writing experience...because I sort of felt the same way reading the book.

For one thing, the experience of writing this book was so depleting, so exhausting, so unexpectedly life-alteringas pretentious as that soundsthat Im still extricating myself from its universe. - Hanya Yanagihara, Slate Magazine

Well, I'm still extricating myself and I finished it almost a week ago! A Little Life so consumed me that I had to follow it with a "recovery book" before reading anything else remotely serious.

As you can probably guess, A Little Life is definitely not for everyone. It's a great choice for people who appreciate consuming, emotional reading experiences (me!). But, I would avoid it if you prefer the lighter, happier stuff.

Check out my blog, Sarah's Book Shelves, for more reviews.

What is funny is that 290 people gave this book 5 stars and 12 people gave it 1 star. I think the stuff the people--who gave it 1 star--like is stuff I would consider garbage. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. In fact, discovering what the Duke was going through in his private life at the time he was making some of these films, made me want to watch them; many of which I'd never seen. I think this was one of the most well researched books I've ever read. I found out a lot of stuff about the Duke I was unaware of; like his relationship with Marlene Dietrich, for one.

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Question: Very good product! Works well with the UNU Battery cases

Very good product! Works well with the UNU Battery cases, very durable, and flexible. Which allows for the clip to bend but not break! Keep in mind that everything has a breaking point.

These are great for cooking, but if my oven is over 375 i can only hold the pan a few seconds before it gets too hot to hold. It says up to 425 degrees Fahrenheit, which is not been true for my pair.

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Question: What might really happen if people had super powers.  Not wholly original, but worth it for the great art.

'They're Not Like Us, Vol. 1: Black Holes for the Young' by writer Eric Stephenson and artist Simon Gane, tells a tale of anarchy with a unique group of young people.

Syd is having a bad day.  She hears voices all the time and her parents are fed up.  Now she's decided to jump off a building.  A strange man calling himself the Voice intervenes and introduces her to a group of people like herself.  They all have different psychic abilities like reading minds or obscuring minds or seeing the future.  They live how they want, take what they want, and they act out violently against a world that is unaware of the violence going on in their midst.  The only rule they have for Syd is that in order to join them, she has to kill her parents.  All the other kids who knew who their parents were have done it, and now it's Syd's turn.

It's definitely a darker take on super powers, but maybe not wholly original.  What makes the series shine is the art by Simon Gane, which is always pretty interesting.  I also liked how all 6 issues started with quotes from rock stars like Johnny Rotten, aka John Lydon.  The 6 issues here give a full story arc.  I'm interested to know where it goes from here.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, Image Comics, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.

It works as advertised and was pretty easy to install (you will need to connect a wire you don't with most existing switches). I was worried the z-wave range might not be enough to work, but it reaches my hub with no problem. There are 3 things I would like to improve:

1. Although you can use this with a Wink hub, it is not fully compatible. So Wink sees it as a light switch, not a fan switch. Still, it works fine, you can "dim" which will control the speed, and rename the device to say "fan" in the description.

2. Because it's not Wink Ready, just "Wink Compatible" then you have to do a more manual form of pairing. The switch does not pair as you'd expect. I kept getting an error message saying there was problem when in fact it had paired. Repeated attempts resulted with the same error. Once I realized it would pair the first attempt despite the errors, the others I installed were much less frustrating.

3. Manual control has a small quirk. If you just click once up, it's on. And once down, it's off. But if you let your finger linger too long on the switch, you get a variable speed. I can't figure out how to adjust that variable speed on the switch very easily. It seems letting holding down up does not just take it to 100 very smoothly. And frequent tapping not so much either. I almost wonder if it would take 100 taps to get to 100%. Whenever it appears to be running a bit slow, I open the app for my hub to put it back to 100. I honestly can't think of a situation where I would want less than 100% (I live in hot, hot Arizona).

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Question: biased depiction of Nixon

Another hatchet job on Nixon.  Don't waste your time reading this book.  A fairer and more nuanced book about Nixon is the one by Evan Thomas.

I own six other pop-up books by Robert Sabuda and have been pleased with every one:  THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, THE WIZARD OF OZ, AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL, THE BOOK OF DINOSAURS,and ALICE IN WONDERLAND.  I have been charmed by all of these and had convinced myself that anything by Robert Sabuda was not to be missed.  I was wrong.  The little pop-ups on THE CHRISTMAS ALPHABET do not compare in any way with the others, and there is literally no text whatsoever.  This book is flat, colorless, and has no "wow" moments at all, which is what is so delightful about all of the others.  Don't waste your money on this one.

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Question: It looks beautiful, even if it can withstand the weight of ...

soft bolts and thread for seconds is spoiled. It looks beautiful,even if it can withstand the weight of the wood !!!!!

Works well and looks great with the the rest of my acrylic desk supplie

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Question: Its stale and not soft/chewy.

The product is stale and not chewy. The same brand I get from a wholesale store with a different flavor, tastes so much better. It's softer and tastes so much more fresh. Disappointed at this product.

I love these sandals.  I had read a review from someone with a narrow foot that said they fit her great.  I have a wide foot but took a chance and bought a pair anyway.  I would like a little more room across the front of the foot.
These sandals are attractive and comfortable.  They appear to be a little long and not very wide.  I tried half size larger, and they are too big.
Addendum several weeks later: I wear these shoes almost every day now, and the width is no longer a problem. They are very comfortable.

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Question: It's a sling swivel....

It's hard to get excited about sling swivels but Bravo makes great gear. I've used a number of their products and they are always top notch in quality, fit and finish.

Pros:Great reception. Excellent picture quality.no more bulky digital boxes.  Most importantly no more cable bill.
Cons. Too many cables . Adhesive doesn't last long. Competitors provide tacks to attach to wall

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Question: "Before the baby can be born it has to get bigger & bigger"

"Before the baby can be born it has to get bigger & bigger" It is so popular to disavow that a baby is a baby and say it is a tissue mass &  only a baby AFTER it was born. According to this book, it is a baby all through pregnancy. . I commend this book for treating a baby as a life while still in the womb. For Cory Silverberg to take such a pro life stance is incredibly brave. Celebrate the life within the mother and buy this book.

the best torch for me , I use a lot for my archery equipment and other jobs around my house .
i have 5 torhc like this one around my house for BBQ gril, kitchen , nice quality

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Question: I can't wait to read more!

I love this character. She's not your normal helpless heroine--I wish she were real so I could become friends with her. Fascinating storyline, great writing, and a memorable main character makes this a fantastic read. I can't wait to read more in the series.

Andy Ziker has put together an awesome beginning booklet for very young, and even the young at heart.  My two, very soon to be three, year old will receive his drum set for his birthday this month. After seeing his enthusiasm for drums, and going through this book, the beginning steps should be very easily applied once the beat is learned with his new set. Thanks for a great product that has simplified this process and given us parents, and even instructors I would imagine, something to allow our toddlers to focus positive energy towards. Also, thank you for signing his third birthday present! He will surely appreciate it when he is older!........Update, June 2016; although slow going, the first lessons are so easy to teach and so comprehensive that my son has picked up a beat and loves playing and singing his favorite songs. Red light, green light is so awesome! Thanks again!

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Question: I am stuck with just a radio, which cannot wake me up...uggh!

I TRULY wanted to like this Alarm Clock, based on all the features, but it is basically useless as an Alarm Clock or Alarm Clock Radio for me.
While you CAN set it to wake to FM or buzzer, unless you are a light sleeper who can wake-up to a very, very soft sound, and have superb hearing, you probably will not be able to wake up to this thing. As so many reviews have said, the alarm volume is about 1/3 as loud as the loudest setting of volume you'd use when listening to the radio. Again don't miss this:

The alarm volume is about 1/3 as loud as the loudest setting of volume you'd use when listening to the radio. Two stars for the convenience features, and fairly good sound from such a small speaker/cube radio.

I wish I had read the reviews before I bought this because after hours of trying, it appears You CANNOT adjust the alarm volume... This clock radio shows terrible engineering; WHAT was Phlips thinking when they designed this!!???  Just so you know, I have tried touching the - + icons to increase the alarm volume, but those buttons will only set the alarm time. (I have read the manual, downloaded the extended pdf manual from Philips.com, and tried for hours, but it will not get louder) You would have to be an EXTREMELY light sleeper to be awoken from sleep by either the buzzer or the FM volume, which is WAY too much softer than when just listening to the radio.

I also wish I'd bought it on Amazon; Target would not refund it once the box was opened, as with some other electronics. So I am stuck with just a radio, which cannot wake me up. Uggh!!

So far I've had this case on my Droid turbo 2 for about 4 days & I love it! It fit my phone perfect, & the functionality is on point. My purple case is very attractive, I hope it continues to hold up well. I'm not planning to use it as a wallet, but I could definitely see myself keeping a couple cards in this case in the future. Love that it came with a stylist, although I'm disappointed there isn't anywhere to keep the stylist. I have the case folded holding my phone upright using the stylist to write this review, which is very comfortable apposed to holding the phone, using the stylist is much more accurate than my finger. My primary reason for having this style phone case is to hold my phone upright. I'm very pleased so far with this case!

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Question: Best of the Cat6 Connectors I Tried

After trying a few different brands, these emerged as the best. I am a homeowner and not a professional low-voltage installer, and had never built a cable before a month ago.

A few notes to help with the installation:
1. Take your time when laying out the wires. You obviously want them in the correct order, but you also want to make sure to avoid unnecessary bends as they emerge from the cable. Your goal is to get the wires in a single plane starting as close as you can to the edge of the sheathing. This means smoothing things out for the wires individually and as a group (even though you're going to end up cutting most of the length away).

2. Once the wires are ordered and flattened, make an angled cut (about 45 degrees works well) across the ends. This makes inserting the wires into the sled piece much easier.

3. Watch some YouTube videos on how to do this. Make sure they are for cat6 cables that use the two-piece (insert sled plus plug) design. Here you'll learn some tricks like how much sheathing to cut off (you can cut less as you get better), how to speed the untwisting of the pairs (use the tube of sheathing you just removed), and how to straighten/smooth out the wires (pull them over a fat screwdriver shaft or the rounded part of your needlenose pliers). (Okay - I just told you three things that you'll learn in the videos, but they are still worth watching.)

4. Use boots to protect the tabs on the connectors (and remember to put them on before you strip your cable). They are not absolutely necessary, but they will help prolong the life of the connector tab and, therefore, the life of your cable. (But, hey, you'll be a wizard at adding connectors soon, so replacing a damaged connector will be a piece of cake).

In terms of tools, I used:
1. Combination crimper/cutter/stripper. I used the TRENDnet combination tool (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000AZK4G/). It works fine for all three tasks (cutting, stripping sheathing and crimping), except that the tab on the connector was pretty mashed down after crimping; I was able to bend the tabs back up and they still had plenty of spring, so I've learned to live with that.

2. Sharp scissors for both making the initial angled cut on the wires and for trimming the wires at the end (after the sled has been pushed down to near the edge of the sheathing).

3. Needlenose pliers for pulling the wires as a group (when I needed a little help getting the sled down the bundle of wires towards the sheathing), for pulling a wayward single wire through in the event one bent, and for smoothing out individual wires and the group of wires (see comment above about smoothing). The better you get at the smoothing part, the less you'll need these for the pulling part.

3. Cable tester. Yes, it's a dedicated tool, but there are inexpensive options, and it's reassuring to know you got it right.

After doing about 5 of these, I was able to get to the point of making one connection in about 3 minutes. The first one, though, took forever (but was also with another brand of connector). Take your time, check your wire order, and you'll be moving quickly soon enough.

I purchased this DVD for my 3-year-old in preparation for a trip to Disney this summer. She loves watching it - and it does a great job of showing the rides and costumed characters of Disneyland. My only complaint is that most of the songs are geared more toward being an ad for Disneyland than being familiar sign along type songs. "It's a Small World" - perfect. "Walk Right Down the Middle of Main Street USA" - not so much. I would have much preferred more familiar tunes. But, overall, worth the money.

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