Question: Buried treasure, murder, deceit and romance, all in one

Daniels gives us a fun story with lots of twists and turns.  The plot lines develop quickly, are believable and provide enough suspense to keep you turning the pages.  Three separate stories, or is it four, weave their way together to provide a Montana cowboy saga that is captivating.

It comes complete with a decent sheriff who you cheer for, a damsel in distress who needs rescuing but doesn't believe she does, a crooked judge, a drunken lawyer, a criminal who isn't a criminal and a small town where everyone knows everyone else's business.  Oh and I forgot, the anarchist who is actually raising a family of psychopaths.

All this drags Kate, the damsel in distress, and Jake, the not a criminal cowboy, into each others lives.  From the moment they meet there are sparks, but neither want to admit it.  Then people start showing up dead and could Kate be the one killing them off.

Oh and let's not forget the hunt for buried treasure, a chest full of gold that's buried somewhere in the mountains.

There are lots of other twists, but I'll leave those for you to discover as you read.  This is a fun rainy day story that provides lots of entertainment.

Enjoy!

My husband loves them. He never asks to buy anything, but asked for the  more just like these!

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Question: DS9 Season Seven-Badda Bing,Badda Bang!!!

The final season of DS9,coming after a three season winning streak,hits a bump during the  season ,yet it was still superior than any other show of it's genre .
  The death of Jadzia Dax somewhat took the wind out of the series,and the new Dax,Ezri(Nicole DeBoer)an unprepared new Trill host,was written as"Ally McTrill",only to emerge as more comfortable with the roll as the show wound down.
 Some episodes ranged from mediocre(Prodigal Daughter) to downright weak(The Emperor's New Cloak,Extreme Measures) .Aside from the Finale Arc(including Penumbra,Strange Bedfellows,Tacken To The Wind & Dogs Of War),Take Me Out To The Holosuite,The Siege at AR 558,Chimara and Inter Arma...ranks as some of DS9's greatest episodes.
 What makes the seventh season DVD set so special is the crew Dossier of Benjamin and Jake Sisko (Ezri Dax's profile is only available on a limited edition bonus disc),the multiple Section 31 files profiling the supporting cast,as well as "The Last Goodbye",a documentary lenghth special feature with the finale day of cast shooting(the scene at Vics with the writers and producers appearing as audience members) and the final wrap party(Terry Ferrell's appearence was a welcome surprise).
  Even with a mixed quality of episodes from earlier in the season,the finale arc leading up to What You Leave Behind as well as the DVD extras,reminded us of how great DS9 was,and that hopefully we'll return to her someday.

Not as bright as i had hoped for.  The round end of them seem to make it not as bright.  Used them as license plate lights and and didn't shine any brighter then my standard 194 bulbs.  All it did was change the color.

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Question: Benevolent Contacts Review

I met Taniah first in 2008, and again in 2009. I had the opportunity to see some of her original photographs in 2009 not long after they were taken. It's difficult to match the quality of an original photograph in a printed book, but Taniah took the time to find a company that could do a good job at a reasonable price, and the results are impressive.

UFOs and related phenomena are just the starting point of understanding the universe we live in, and Taniah's writing helps the reader join in the excitement of learning and discovery about many different phenomena, some that can be photographed, and some that can only be experienced.

If you are open minded and on the awakening path, then this book will help you feel at home with experiences that are far from ordinary. If you are simply curious, then you may find this book eye-opening. If you are not yet comfortable with the idea of ET contact, you may find some comfort in what Taniah has to say, and the messages from the ETs that she delivers in this book.

First off... I don't recommend putting the bed shaker under your PILLOW...you will wake up with a giant Headache! (Trust me..I know...I kept it under my pillow for a few days until i realized that's why i had a horrible headache for 2 days in a row) I'd say, put it under your mattress, or under your sheet...somewhere else..except your head.  I bought this alarm, and it annoys the hell out of me...which is a GOOD THING.  I love it.  I have a really hard time waking up, and i haven't been late to work since i bought it!  The colors are really cool, and so are the flashing lights.  It's cute and is way girly-er than my old black alarm clock.  All of the tones you can put it on (I think there are 5 different ones) range from annoying......to annoying-er.  The bed shaker really does work..and it really does shake.  My dog hates this thing....and it wakes him up too! haha. I wish it would be a little louder.  I have it on full blast, and i wish it were louder. I would recommend this alarm clock to anyone like me, who has a really hard time waking up in the morning!!

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Question: My mother was right...

...Satan really is talking to me through my music.  I didn't realize she meant it literally, but I can hear it clearly now, along with all kinds of blips, bops, and sound effects that I never knew were part of my favorite tunes.  Indeed, the noise cancellation abilities as well as the clarity of the full range speakers contribute to my music sounding better than ever.

These have the overwhelming feel of a set of headphones meant for an actual audiophile, or at least an adult who can afford and appreciate high end quality.  I did notice (and scoff) that Sennheiser is also trying to appeal to the type of silly young people that walk around shut out from the world all day by showing how they overextended themselves on a (fools only) status symbol.  But hey, they didn't go too far down that road; I assure you these are the type of headphones that can be taken seriously: the materials, construction, comfort, and fit all exude quality, while remaining understated.

I have the "i" version, but they work just fine with my Blackberry, including the volume buttons.  The third button, which apparently works for iphone by a series of presses and/or holds, does pause/play my BB when playing music and bring up the voice activated search when on the home screen.  If I had an iphone, I probably wouldn't deem it worth bothering to remember all the commands, but they are there.

The headphone end of the cable takes a smaller four-pin (left, right, mic, ground) connector than the phone end, so your existing cables may not work, although you can use standard extensions if necessary.  The headphone end is a twist-lock that I've seen before on other headphones, so I'm sure you could get a new one if necessary.  The actual headphone cable is the high quality, flat, matte type.  The controls are up fairly high, and I wish they were removable, i.e., you could have your pigtail with a female end connected to the headphones, and then use whatever cable you want with or without the controls as applicable.  Just a thought...

They are comfortable, but not huge enough (these are the XL version) that my full ear actually sits fully inside the round earpiece (that's okay, they are big enough).

Extremely nice headphones.

After about two months both units started displaying the now infamous Vtech battery error message. We discovered, like a lot of other reviewers, that if you move the batteries, or take the batteries out of the phone it will cause the phone to work properly for a day or two. Who really wants to do that?

"Honey, did you remember to take the batteries out of the phone and put them back in so we can use it again?"

Also, the phones, bases, and AC adapters, get very hot charging.

I ordered two new GE phones that I found here on Amazon to replace these worthless Vtech junk phones...in the trash they go!

The Vtech battery problem is very well known so I don't understand why companies are still allowed to sell them. There is no excuse.

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Question: A Must have if you work in HVAC.

This wrench is pure joy. Changing power heads are a breeze with this tool. BACHO YOU ROCK! I LOVE THIS WRENCH!

This is a genuine Case CV Stockman Knife. The knife was designed very well and arrived on time. There are zero defects and the knife works and functions wonderfully.

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Question: Nice for Medium torque stuff / good price

Nice breaker for the price. I wouldn't bet money on it standing up to the 377 ft. lb rating. I actually sheared the square drive off of mine, and i am going to contact Capri for a replacement. But, that being said, i will be keeping my replacement handy for lugs and such. If you want to do bigger stuff, maybe look into a 3/4 drive or higher quality bar.

FYI - I broke mine trying to break loose an axle nut on a Dodge Ram. Should have been torqued to 175 ft lbs. (i didn't install so cant guarantee) not rust seized, and had been douse with aero-kroil several times over about an hour. Bar had a nice curve before the square drive sheared off.

Great boot right out of the box. Super comfortable and no break-in needed. Ask me in a year if they hold up but for now they're superb!

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Question: Do not buy if you have FSX

This add on is a fs 2004 only.  Will not work for fsx. Look very close at the cover you will only find a fs 2004 logo. If I you have 2004, you will find this to be a very nice add on.

take my word and read all her books, can't wait for her newest book
this woman can write and develop murder plots with master craftmenship

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Question: The Bonding Power of Words

Most wartime stories tell of soldiers.  The Book Thief tells of how children, families and individual civilians struggle to survive war. Despite a grim beginning (the death of a six-year-old boy) and the use of Death as a narrator, The Book Thief ultimately focuses less on loss and more on the gift of human connection.

It describes ordinary human beings coping with extraordinary times. Some do so with generosity, others with an eye to personal gain. Whether deserving or not, the privations and bombs of war fall on them all. Some survive. Some don't.

The lucky ones are those who have managed to steal a piece of each other's hearts.

It was not what I expected, low in quality. Would not recommend if your like me and just trying to learn photography. Maybe it would work for a more advance user.

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Question: Great laptop case for college students!

I would have gave this five stars if this had a velcro strap to secure my laptop.  Overall, the backpack itself is well-made and sturdy and has functional zippers and side pouches that I use everyday.  Perfect for 1-2 textbooks, a notebook, and your laptop.  Oh, and I went to Wal-mart and bought velcro and elastic strap and made my own velcro strap!  So now I would consider this backpack perfect for me.

Having experienced verbal and physical abuse, I found a lot in this book that resonated with me. The turmoil and guilt felt by the victims in this novel are presented very realistically. I couldn't put it down until I had finished it. The only stretch to me was the unlikely happy ending for every character.

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Question: Worked great on my reclining sofa and half the price the ...

Worked great on my reclining sofa and half the price the furniture wanted. Plugged right into the y cable on the couch and charges of the power pack that came with the couch.

The WBLS legend Frankie Crocker used to call them J.T. &I the boys. Good to have so many hits on one album from Kool & the Gang!!

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Question: Only 4 books in a set of 5??

The books are well written and very interesting. However, I only received 4 titles instead of the 5 I thought I was getting.

While not a great movie, The Man From the Alamo is still an interesting flick to watch.  Glenn Ford stars as John Stroud, the man who left the Alamo to go and protect the families of the other defenders of the mission.  Obviously this doesn't sit well with Texans who brand him a coward.  This is not the most accurate Alamo movie(they seem to be fighting in a big box) but this wasn't meant to be an Alamo movie.  Stroud's involvement in the battle is only a jumping off-point for the rest of the movie.  Co-starring Chill Wills and Julie Adams.  Not the most accurate film, but still very entertaining.

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Question: Looks cool, but looks aren't everything

I own two other Targus cases, a car carrier for my portable DVD player and another backpack-style notebook case.

The backback case is sturdy, well-designed and something that I would highly recommend to anyone, especially given it's affordable low price. The DVD car case, on the other hand, is average at best. It manages to get the job done, but just barely.

While I absolutely love my backback notebook case, it's not something that I feel is appropriate to take on customer calls, even if it is extremely comfortable to carry around and has plenty of room for everything but the proverbial kitchen sink. Unfortunately, backbacks do have a tendency to clash with pinstripe suits and gray hair, darn it.

Which led me to recently purchase the TED001 "Aluminum" notebook case. While it may very well include *some* aluminum in its construction, that material is limited to the trim along the edges and perhaps the protective corners. The walls of the case are actually made of fiberboard, which immediately brings into doubt the feasibility and protective functionality of the combination locks.

This black and gun-metal gray case certainly scores points for looking sleek and stylish, but the reality is that there isn't much room inside for more than a notebook computer (the slimmer the better), a power cord, a pen or two and some business cards. Even attempting to slip a small file inside will make it difficult to close and even -- in my own experience -- force the fiberboard walls to pop out of the edging when the lid is shut. Not good.

I'm glad I was able to expense this case because it's not something that I would want to pay for out of my own pocket. For now I'll be putting it under the desk ... at least until the next customer call.

This Miele is efficient, adjustable for power and height, and performs flawlessly. I upgraded to the power brush head and have no issues with any of the performance.

Over a lifetime, I've owned many premium vacuums, but this is the grand finale!

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Question: Vigo Kitchen Spray Faucet is a Gem

I love this new faucet.  First of all, the design is stunning - art that is functional.  It was the finishing touch to the renovation of our kitchen and it is one of the first things that people see and comment on despite the granite countertops and the cork flooring.

Secondly, this is a solidly built unit - steel, no plastic, no white metal - steel with some weight and heft to it.  It is also Made In America - and I like that.  We bought a faucet for our kitchen that was not put together in China and shipped here - Vigo faucets are US made and the quality is built in.

Thirdly, we got an amazing price on this faucet.  The place where we got our granite and flooring also had sinks and faucets for sale.  Their faucets ranged from $500 to $750.  And they were NOT as well made, as beautifully designed and, I'll bet, not made in America.  Even the granite installers noticed faucet, asked what make it was and how much we paid.  They were shocked.

If you need a new faucet, Vigo is the brand I would recommend and this faucet has everything you need for someone like me, who cooks, cans and uses her sink and faucet all the time.

Broke my charger trying to pull it off. Other than that, it does its job by protecting ipad and observing major shock.

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Question: 4.5 stars - I couldn't wait to read this one!

I have been eagerly anticipating this sequel ever since I finished the first book in the series, 'The Hallowed Ones.' (Read my review here.) I was drawn to that first one, because of my love of all Amish books, only that one had the twist of a dystopian society being ruled by vampires and other paranormal oddities.

Katie continues to be strong of character, fighting to hold true to her Amish ways and beliefs, despite the hell in which she has found herself. She continues to look for the good in people, despite the evil she witnesses. She is loyal and true. I am still drawn to her and relate to her.

Ginger represents a mother figure for Katie, who has been shunned by her community, placed under the Bann when she chose to help people instead of kicking them out to die. She clings to Ginger as a reminder of her past life and as hope that maybe one day she will see her family again.

Alex is also extremely loyal, both to Katie and their cause. Though they come from completely different backgrounds, he is protective of both Katie and her beliefs, determined to keep her as pure as possible. He is also a wealth of information about different religious and spiritual beliefs around the world and across time. I felt educated as he educated those around him. His stories demonstrate how fundamentally, religions believe the same thing, even though they express their beliefs in different ways. These core beliefs are what hold us together as the human race, an important lesson in tragic times.

As this small group, which also includes an intuitive horse named Horace, as well as other new creatures, makes their way toward Michigan, they are thrust into battle with the vampires time and time again. Survivors that they meet challenge their beliefs and faith, while also helping them along their way. Not everyone can survive this kind of apocalypse. Even when they think they have found a way to conquer the evil, it may be too late.

As with the first book, I was completely drawn into the story, unable to put it down until I was done. This book comes to a satisfactory conclusion, yet I feel like there is even more to come. A part of me wants to leave it as is, to imagine for myself what happens next. Another part of me is yearning for yet another sequel, to keep on following Katie's journey.

I have been reading a few other titles that mix the Amish and paranormal worlds. I think Laura Bickle is one of the strongest voices in this new genre and I look forward to reading more of her work.

I received a complimentary ecopy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I installed it with a Fedora 16 laptop and opened a browser. I connected the network cable and used the USB for power.
Eventually the NETGEAR  wizard web page appeared and I just followed the directions and answer the questions. Now it is connected to the WIFI without problems. I really line NETGEAR products. I have a NETGEAR router and it has been giving faithful service for many years.

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Question: Dark fantasy with a heart

A marital alliance between a classless family of wealth and a wealthless family of class is thwarted when young Victor Van Dort (Johnny Depp) flees his wedding rehearsal.  Practicing his vows in a cemetery, he inadvertently places the wedding ring on the finger of the Corpse Bride (Helena Bonham Carter) and is whisked away to be her lawfully wedded (according to the laws of the afterlife) husband.

This is a visually arresting and touching tale from Tim Burton and Mike Johnson.  In their conception, the world of the living is rather dreary and gloomy while the afterlife is full of color, song, and dance.  The Bride herself is a figure of sympathy rather than horror, having lost her own chance for wedded bliss because of her murder on her wedding night.  Since then, all she has wanted is a true love with whom to spend her "life."  Victor is torn-he truly loves the woman to whom he is betrothed (Emily Watson) but also feels great sympathy and growing affection for the Bride.  The way this melancholy triangle plays out is charming, as is the manner in which the filmmakers constantly subvert the notion that the dead must be frightening.  It provides a valuable object lesson for young audiences that our differences need not make us hate and fear each other.

Elizabeth Berg is always enjoyable to read.  Altho' I have enjoyed some of her other books
more, this one was very entertaining.

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Question: Definitely worth watching.

Excellent story line although not fast paced.  One of the first movies I've ever seen, where alien entities or more or less implied, rather than stated.

With this long awaited album, Digital Vein , David delivers his next era in his music career. His desire to "get out of (his) own way" and "push the envelope" of his comfort zone has yielded a beautifully textured album. It sonically spans melodies, tempos and arrangements we recognize as David's signature all the way to the foray into urban soul with "Better Than Me," a cut that will blow you away as his voice reaches heights higher than you could imagine; magnificent. Many tracks have dance beats that still come out as rock. There is love and loss and just plain fun on this wonderful album. It is a must, must buy!

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Question: Don't get any on finger tips!

This was s serious glue. On plastic, wood, felt, etc. Works like a champ!

My Omen! Born 9-11, @9:11, weighed 9lbs 11 oz, loves her Radio Flyer.  Couldn't of chosen a better quality product.

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Question: Great Hard Drive for Giving New Life to my Older PC

Very pleased with this hard drive, which I used to revive a classic 8-year old laptop (Dell Inspiron E1705; a.k.a, 9400). While thinner than the original hard drive, it installed with no spacers needed as my PC had a tray that holds the drive in place with two screws. My old PC, which came with a 7200 RPM hard drive, now operates faster than it ever has (and about as quickly as my new work PC with a standard 5400 RPM hard drive). Some reviewers have indicated it is slower than other Solid State Drives, however as a replacement drive, I have found it to be great.

My son loves trains so he decided he wanted a train theme in his bedroom. I purchased this as a gift for his birthday and he loves it so much! He placed it right beside his bed and shows it to everyone. Great purchase!

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Question: Wonderful, wonderful controller

Wonderful, wonderful controller! Really good feel, looks very similar to the Wii U Pro. Long battery life, I think it's roughly 40 hours. My only problem was the ZL button is a bit slow to register. I just used the L button instead for MarioKart 8 and I haven't had to use it at all. Great product, so much more worth it than the Nintendo product for 50 freakin' dollars. Thank you, Kommendable!

I had since 2013, and for the last 4 years its performance is top notch, no problems what so ever.

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Question: You need to be able to suspend belief--a lot

On the plus side, its entertaining simply by virtue of being so far off the beaten path, and the author has a certain charm and sense of humor that is pleasant and refreshing. She writes in a very natural style that is almost conversational and sounds like someone you'd enjoy knowing. Reading her book, however, is another matter.

I have to say that, at times, I was embarrased to find myself reading this. For example, take the issue of the "secret" agent. The secret identity is known by the agent's mother, father, sister, butler, and two or three close friends. Given the frivolous nature of most of the above, it's a miracle he's still alive. Then there is the issue of how easy spying is for these people: the heroine just happens to overhear significant private conversations between Napoleon and his family; drops into Napoleon's private quarters unobserved and manages to find the secret plans to invade England right there on top of his desk. Rescues are a piece of cake, you just concoct an impromptu plan and execute it in a couple of hours. It is amazing how brilliant the English are and how bungling the French are. One wonders how they almost managed to conquer most of Western civilization in just a few years. As noted by other reviewers neither the heroine nor several other minor characters "fit" into the time period they've been assigned to function in. They are closer to 20th-21st Century characters who have traveled back in time and their manners, behavior, speech patterns, and sense of social order give them away. Then there is the heroine: we are told (repeatedly) that she is a real charmer. So, why do I find her so spoiled, silly, shallow, and self-absorbed?

My dougther was happy,with this present.
They look beutiful and elegant with jeans inside the boot.
She loved.

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Question: LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this dress!

Trina Turk is one of my absolute favorite designers; I have been watching this dress for months. It was originally nearly $350, but I was able to snag it for $100 when I set up an email alert. Great quality, beautiful colors & soft materials--everything you expect from Trina Turk.

I bought this is May, but did not get to use it until last week (took forever to find matching sheets at a decent price!). It is so nice! It's gorgeous and isn't too masculine, which is always a worry when going with black.

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Question: Excellent mattress protector

Really like this mattress protector. It isn't bulky, stays on the bed, and most importantly it washes and dries great compared to normal mattress pass. I recommend this for anyone, especially if you have children

His insight to the daily routine of the First Ladies was very interesting and I thoroughly enjoyed the book.

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Question: Great t-shirt for my 5k running event - beware that it is a fitting Juniors shirt though.

It's hard to guess what size to buy when it's Juniors. I figured a large would work since I wear medium in women's. It is fitting which they should note so if you want more room, go another size bigger.
I like the colors. The t-shirt itself is red. The yellow and blue colors are painted on so the t-shirt is stiff around the waist and doesn't stretch as well. I am guessing if you do stretch that area, the yellow and blue paint might crack.
I bought it for a 5k run I will be doing soon. This t-shirt with the cape will work well.

Thanks to Mankinds intelligence, creativity and ingenuity, humans were able to adapt to and inhabit wide territories, create machines that were faster than the fastest animals, that could outfly any bird, travel underwater and, unlike any terrestrial animal, escape the confines of earth. However, for the first time in earths history, a new species may be about to evolve artificially, and normal humans  potentially risk losing their place as the dominant species - and indeed the Earth -  to the AI they have created - unless they are very careful. This book provides an important perspective on the potential dangers of unencumbered AI and irresponsible technological development - and how this could spell the end of humanity and the rest of the world as we know it. For that reason alone, it deserves to be widely read.

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Question: and this was perfect. She said so

Bought for my niece, as part of her wedding gift.  She loves coke, and this was perfect.  She said so...

Works very well with OS X Yosemite using bootcamp. My only problem was during the windows installation it didn't recognize my mouse until installation was complete and I could install the apple drivers. Even the apple keyboard I was using had limited functionality until windows was finished installing. I got by tabbing through all the windows on the keyboard and waiting to enter the product key until it was complete. I had to manually run setup for the bootcamp drivers for the Mac system because they didn't automatically run like they were supposed to. I suggest using a windows compatable keyboard and mouse for initial setup until you can install the drivers. Once through that everything operates perfectly.

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Question: When two musicians fall in love, there is bound to be romance

Jackie and Ryan was entertaining, but not overly engaging. The story of the chance meeting of a down on his luck travelling musician and a big city single mother returning home followed a predictable plot line with enough emotion to keep it interesting. When two musicians fall in love, there is bound to be romance. This backed by the idyllic countryside setting make it a pleasant view. The movie reminded me of one of a dime store romance novels that is pleasant but with little in the way of discernible climax. It has a happy ending, and that's what we are all hoping for.

The first one I gave to my grandson.  The second one after I had it not quite a year there was a problem with
charging it.  No problem in returning it and getting a replacement.  Great service, great item..Carol

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Question: Installed but wouldn't open

I had thread words on my kindle touch for 1 1/2 year and loved it.  It stopped working, so I deleted it and got a new one.  The new one installed but I can't open it to play.

What a great predominantly violin musical album! Probably my favorite. David Garrett, a name you should remember along with the other great violinists of all time. He plays their works, composes original works of music and arranges older classical music to make it appeal to today's young people. I really like his crossover music, but I LOVE his classical works.  His millions of fans all over the world would agree!

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Question: . Edgar corsini's OOPLETS - a must read for elementary & middle school children

T. Edgar Corsini's "Ooplets" is a collection of whimsically written poetry and illustrations.  "Ooplets" is a MUST HAVE in a school or home library.  Older elementary and middle school children will find this delightful!  Mr. Corsisni's poem "Awry" was cleverly and creatively constructed.  The illustrations go perfectly with the text.  "Ooplets" is the perfect answer for a gift for my 14 year old newphew.  Well done, T. Edgar Corsini!  I hope you will keep writing!- Lisa Farr Sharon, author of "Born Into the Dance"

It's a book about a fighters life from her perspective. I didn't quite understand al these other reviews that were negative. If you don't like: Ronda rousey, cursing, a professional fighter and/or an Olympic athletes mindset then of course you won't like the book.

 If you want well written and respected literature then go read fantastic classic authors, if you want to read about an amazing woman's life and how she pushed through struggles then enjoy it.

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Question: the stand it comes with does a very poor job, a good camera tripod is needed to ...

i was surprised how well this scope works for the price. the stand it comes with does a very poor job, a good camera tripod is needed to hold the heavy weight of this scope.

I am very happy to have the Gondoliers in a video format, as I only had my LP D'Oyly Carte version previously.  I keep hoping for a DVD G&S production like this to be in HD, but still must wait.

Although the singing and dancing are OUTSTANDING, I could only give this a three star review for the following reasons:

1. The "clown/mime/dancers," although the live audience seemed to enjoy them, were a distraction to me.  Kind of like watching a fly performing as an "extra" in a movie.  Adding nothing but distraction.

2.  The very generous re-writing of the lyrics in so many places.  A bit of that is OK, in my opinion, but I often felt like this was no longer a Gilbert and Sullivan work, but "based on a Light Opera by Gilbert and Sullivan."  The extensive re-writing of the lyrics with so much "current history" (which is now less current, anyhow) was disappointing.  This may have been done to make it more funny and topical, but the original was also funny and still seems relevant and topical to me!  Promoting Plaza-Toro condoms seemed out of "character" in a G&S production.

3. The Grand Inquisitor had such a poor "accent" added to his "persona."  And him adding in a few "Madre de Dios" to his dialogue made it even worse.  Just like the clown/mimes, it was very distracting to me.

4. Cutting "I am a Courtier, Grave and Serious" to make room for the mimes and added material was unfortunate.

All together, three stars is not "bad."  But it could have been better!

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Question: "...a spark of that communicable fire..."

The Scarlet Seed concludes the trilogy begun with The Heaven Tree and The Green Branch. The quote above comes near the end of the book, where young Harry broods over the destruction of his father's church, then sees how the  stones from it are not only being used to rebuilt war-ravaged homes but are  inspiring new artists.
After being Isambard's prisoner for two years,  Harry begins to see his captor's political position weakening; but Harry  has begun to understand that his imprisonment has taught him to face an  enemy without fear and honed his sense of honor.  He realizes that he owes  something to Isambard, and when an enemy blinds him, he helps Isambard  conceal it as long as possible as his brother William tries to usurp  Parfois. But when Isambard's former mistress Benedetta arrives at Parfois  to try to negotiate Harry's release, William takes Isambard and Benedetta  prisoner.  Harry escapes and persuades Llewelyn of Wales to attack Parfois.  In the beseiged fortess plague is suspected, and Benedetta and Isambard  are locked in the church Harry's father built to die.  The church is  destroyed during the battle.
After the tragedy and catharsis of these  events, Pargeter's meditation on the eternal nature of art is easy to skim  over, but should be read carefully; here she ties together her themes and  shows how creation is never wasted -- "Eyes that have once seen it see  all things differently thereafter, having learned the measure of  wholeness."

Great stands, but be prepared for some manual labor! the top is wobbly by default. Had to make some holes deeper in order for it to stop wobbling. Other than the extra work, they are lovely.

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Question: Have you seen my stapler?

this thing has some weight to it but man it can staple 40+ pages with ease.

Top notch travel writing we both agreed.  Their current edition gives you many clever tips for saving money.  With Maui Trailblazer, visiting Molokai became a reality and we didn't have to pay a tour company to take us there.  Per instructions in the book, we easily made it there and back in one day.  The ferry ride and views of Maui from the water made us feel like we were on an expensive cruise and we even spotted whales.  You get three islands (they also cover Lanai) in one book, so make sure you stay at least seven days, ten would be even better.  Every day was full of fun and many of the hikes our kids could do.  Don't miss the Maui Swap Meet!  Don't miss the best ever snorkeling out at Molokini!

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Question: Doesn't do what it's supposed to do.

Won't fit into any wine bottle. Does not close properly, leaves my wine stale. It's cute, but useless!

This is great, keeps water clean and there's no noise. It only needs to be plugged into the wall.

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Question: Excellent Case with 1 Problem -

An excellent protective case. It is easy to grip because of the rubberized backing. The clear shield for the screen still allows easy navigation for whatever you want to do.
  My only complaint is the power on/off button now is harder to get the tablet turned on and it was not particularly easy to begin with.
If you can live with this , everything else about this case is great !

Makes viewing my phone when using it for navigation easier than sitting on the armrest or my knee, but the swivel joint does not hold the phone in place.  The weight of the phone will make it drop.  I am afraid that I will over-tighten the nut and eventually break it.

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Question: A little loud but work great

Fit was perfect nice rotors but a little on the noisier then factory rotors

The product did not work! I followed the directions and left it overnight. Did nothing for helping to get puppy urine stains and odor out of the carpet.
Waste of time and money.

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Question: Fits into whitecoat pockets fine, does not fit into XL scrub pockets

Fits into whitecoat pockets fine, does not fit into XL scrub pockets.  ~$30 seems pricey for a clipboard,but this is something you'll carry around with you as a student and resident at least

Very similar to Compact Cabins although Compact Cabins has much better ideas and I would recommend that book instead of getting both like I did.

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Question: Great rash guard. Buy one size bigger than your normal.

This rash guard does what it's supposed to do. Form follows function, right? Durable, fits well.  I bought a size bigger than I normally would after reading other reviews, which turned out to be sage advice. I wore this rash guard scuba diving in the British Virgin Islands, and it was the perfect thickness for the 83-degree water. Kept my equipment from rubbing on me, I was insulated, but not overly so. Recommended!

Its an extra OEM battery, super nice to have for long recording session (over 2 hours), or in the cold where the battery doesnt last as long (usually 1.5 hours or recording)

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Question: I highly recommend this book for couples in every stage of marriage

As a minister and a licensed professional counselor, I have often needed resources to give to couples to enhance their relationship building issues.  Dr. Pingleton's book, Making Magnificent Marriages, will be one of the first I will direct couples to.  He covers every aspect of building healthy, long-lasting marriages using anecdotes, practical wisdom, important insights, and sound biblical understanding.  The book also provides interactive sections important for couples to discuss and about which to be transparent.  I highly recommend this book for couples in every stage of marriage.
Dr. Robert B. Shaw

This book covers alot of ground, but even though the author states that no prior mathematical knowledge is necessary, I felt that this was not the case.  The "Open Source" portion of the title is also a little misleading, as these tools are only used in small sections at the end of each chapter.  If you are a programmer looking for an excellent statistics/data mining book, read Programming Collective Intelligence, also by O'Reilly.

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Question: I have recommended this item by ZIZO

The overall quality of this item ...fit my new LG Stylo perfectly, and very well made...

My review is one star, because while I purchased this from Amazon, and was under the impression it was a NEW unit, apparently it was not.  When trying to register this item in the clould account that goes with it, the system told me the serial number of the unit was already registered to someone else's email address.  This clearly means Amazon re-sold a used unit.  Disappointing.  To be clear, I like the LinkSprinter 300, it works good, but I cannot use the online account that goes with it because it's already registered to someone else.

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Question: Perfect for everyday use at home and travel. T

Love this mirror! Bought 2 more for my daughters!  Good size and light weight. Suction works well. Nice travel cover  a bonus!

The Wailers at their best! An iconic Northwest Rock album that shows why this band was one of the best to come out of Puget Sound.

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Question: Nice rattle! Eye catching design

Nice rattle! Eye catching design, good sound, different materials to explore, interesting to play with. Baby got it at 3,5 m, and after few months, still plays with the toy often.

I've been looking for something diffrent and unique to put on my wall in the kitchen didn't want to settle for just anything when I saw this in french it was exactly what I'd been looking for.  I'm confident this will be a conversation piece when we entertain.

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Question: My favorite shoes ever for comfort!

Most comfortable shoes I have even had.  Plenty of room for toes but foot held firmly in place with the zip up front . Love them!

With a little tweaking, I was able to print passable business cards on a Kyocera PP6026CDN color laser printer. I used Avery.com/print as recommended. This allows you to customize your cards based on hundreds of templates. The choices were sufficient and the web based design program was very good.

The problem is it took several attempts to get the paper to feed and align properly. The final cards look nice, but the slight roughness on the edges still reveals that these are self printed cards.

With professionally printed cards being very inexpensive (even from Avery), the only reason to use these would be if you need a small batch, frequently change the information, or want a way to print cards in an emergency.

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Question: Decent, but needs some improvement.

The Kayak itself looks pretty well made, and is very stable.  Gods starter kayak for a kid, which is what I'd purchased it for.  However, after half a day in the water, it took on Gallons of water and rode low.  This is likely due to screws for accessories and deck plate not being insulated with silicone after drilling.  I'm going to have to remove all accessories and insulate them before giving it another try on the water.

I'd give these 0 stars if I could. No matter what we did, these tattoos would not adhere nice to the skin. Do not waste any money on these. And they aren't eligible for return. Just found out now after trying to return them for flawed product. Very disappointing as we were giving these out for Halloween.

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Question: These are great for lounging but when you bend over or bend ...

These are great for lounging but when you bend over or bend your leg, you can see through the material. I was really looking for some leggings that were thick enough that you can't see through, as I am too old to be wearing see-through pants in public! They are very comfortable and I wear very long shirts or sweaters with them to cover up my derrire!

Not just for kids. The space from the wall and the door of my closet is a bit short and the regular size hangers stuck out so that I could not close the door. Very annoying. The smaller hangers are actually great for slacks. They fit on the hanger just right. For shirts they're a bit small so I put several near the door and the rest furthe back and my problem is solved.

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Question: This is printed on cheap wood not on pallet wood ...

This is printed on cheap wood not on pallet wood as claimed in the product description. This product is made in China, not in the USA, and shipped over. That's what it says black on white on the shipping label.

I must admit I was a little disappointed with "The Message".  Many friends had praised Eugene Peterson's translation of the New Testament as not only meaningful and contemporary, but far-sighted and even revolutionary. Now I'm all in favor of any attempts to popularize the New Testament and get people to read it, and it's very pleasing that so many people find "The Message" relevant, helpful and enlightening. And "The Message" certainly reads well. The author's style is lively, his language pointed yet up-to-date. All this is most worthy of praise, but it is not quite what the publisher's advertising led me to expect. I anticipated the author was going to treat the New Testament in exactly the same freewheeling manner he re-invents the Old Testament's "Psalms", which are also included in this book. Instead, he writes up the Gospels in a far more traditional style. For example, here is Peterson's interpretation of an incident recorded in John 18: 19-23: Annas interrogated Jesus regarding his disciples and his teaching. Jesus answered, "I've spoken openly in public. I've taught regularly in meeting places and the Temple, where the Jews all come together. Everything has been out in the open. I've said nothing in secret. So why are you treating me like a conspirator? Question those who have been listening to me. They know well what I have said. My teachings have all been aboveboard." When he said this, one of the policemen standing there slapped Jesus across the face, saying, "How dare you speak to the Chief Priest like that?" Jesus replied, "If I've said something wrong, prove it. But if I've spoken the plain truth, why this slapping around?"

Sound familiar? It should! Peterson's translation closely follows the word order and much of the vocabulary of the Revised Standard Version.

By way of contrast, here is my version as recorded in my translation of John's Gospel: Essential Bible Wisdom: GOOD NEWS by John, the Beloved Disciple, and John, the Elder: I went back into the palace itself where Annas, the former High Priest, was interrogating Jesus about His disciples and about His teaching. I heard Jesus answer, "I've spoken to the world at large quite plainly and openly. I always gave My teaching in a synagogue or in the temple where all of us are free to congregate. I spoke nothing in secret. So why ask Me about My teaching? Why not ask those who listened to Me: your priests and the Pharisees? They know what I said. Perhaps you distrust them as I do and hold their testimony in contempt?" When Jesus said this, one of the attendants standing nearby struck Him across the face, exclaiming, "Is that any way to answer the High Priest?"  "If I've spoken wrongly, tell Me what I've said wrong. But if what I said was right, why do you strike Me?"

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Question: Dictionary of Biblical Theology

i chose this rating because this product lived up to my expectations. it came in excellent condition and proven to be very useful.
yes i would reccomend this book.

It's really cool, and I got it because I had surgery on my abdomen and its loose enough to be comfortable, but it's too short. The legs stop mid calf.

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Question: No Water Flow and Too Late to Return It

At first, the water was coming out fast. After 10 days, it is now coming out very, very, very slowly. It takes a while just to fill up an 8oz glass, let alone an entire water bottle. Very disappointing especially for that price point. I tried to return it but it was a day beyond the allotted return date around the time it stopped flowing.

I know other reviewers have given this series a very low rating. They could be written better but you have to remember the age group that these are written for. I think the series is a great buy since it does get my daughter to read.

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Question: Love this rice cooker!

I love this rice cooker - cooks perfect rice.  Many great features & looks good too.  Love the quick cook & extended warm features.

I have been a long time customer of Zojirushi (I am part Japanese & raised in Japan) & once again, they don't disappoint.  I will probably never stray from this brand!

This is a tremendous introduction to the places that fill the headlines daily -- Basra, Bagdad,  Aqaba, Cairo, Gaza, Damascus, Aleppo -- and a man who understood the people and the conflicts that have gone on for centuries.

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Question: Love this! Our pool is in the woods so ...

Love this! Our pool is in the woods so we get a TON of leaves. With leaves comes animals. Were both afraid to stick our hand down into the skimmer with tons of leaves in there for fear of what might be down there. Weve found frogs, birds, and a snake.

This has been a huge relief. If you have enough clearance (bottom of basket to the lid, approximately 12) then I cant recommend this enough.

big size for cooking in big pot , but it will be perfect spoon if thinner on the tip of spoon, make easier to scrape out the foods. I had one before, could not find anywhere any more.

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Question: Not as nice as the Milan Shag rug

Not as plush and thick as I thought it would be.  I had ordered the Safavieh Milan Shag rug earlier which is gorgeous, much more plush and thick.  I was reading the reviews and some people really liked the California Shag rug so I bought the 8X8 size for my family room which was not available with the Safavieh Milah Shag rug.  I was very disappointed how less superior it was to the Milan Shag rug.  I could have bought this same rug for a cheaper price at Home Depot or Target so I returned it.

I was glad that Amazon Prime provided a return service where UPS will pick it up for free but you have to be home for the scheduled pick up.  It was a hassle rolling the rug up as it was huge and heavy and didn't fit into the original plastic sheathing.  Had to buy a plastic rug storage cover at Home Depot.

Works well as we have a bath vanity with 2 sinks at a 90 degree angle. used to replace the ceiling light and was able to fold 3 lights over each sinks. Give us good light.

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Question: Recommend finding a copy

My first NES racing game. kept me glued to the TV back in the day.... Well Guess it still has the same effect.
Ouch my thumb hurts.

Eclipsed by the seminal follow-up release `Blood on the Tracks' and late-career Grammy winner `Time out of Mind', Dylan's 1974-released `Planet Waves' is nevertheless a very good album with some sublime moments. PW marked the beginning of a new creative period for Dylan in the mid-1970s, and is one of his more notable though less appreciated creations in a long and variable career with too many high points to list.

This is the first (and only?) studio album Dylan recorded with The Band, his on-stage backing-group led by guitarist Robbie Robertson. The music has a lot of energy, plenty of light and shade and some sublime lyrical moments. The confident and heartfelt voice of an artist in his creative prime is evident here. Highlights are `Something there is about You', `You Angel You' and two very different versions of `Forever Young' - especially the first, slower and more personal variant (Dylan admitted during the recording sessions "I been carrying this song around in my head for five years and I never wrote it down, and now I come to record it I just can't decide how to do it" so he did several different versions, two of which ended up on the album).

The closer `Wedding Song' is a Dylan-poetic classic with warm, poignant and heartfelt lyrics shot through with a hint of humor, reminiscent in lyrical content to `Sara' on the 1976 `Desire' album and in simple-acoustic musical form to `Shelter from the Storm' from BoTT.

All in all, PW is an interesting and just-short-of-great album from one of Dylan's two or three most creative periods, the immediate precursor to BoTT and in a similar musical, lyrical and thematic groove. If you like BoTT and you have never heard PW, give it a listen.

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Question: History written by the master

Stephen P. Timoshenko wrote the seminal strength of materials textbooks used in 1920 through the 1980's and probably well beyond.  For the most part, these books used the classic approach (as opposed to ones using matrix algebra) and were used in most higher-level undergraduate and graduate courses in the strength of materials.  It is thus quite fitting that this master of the subject should also write a comprehensive history of the subject.  This history starts with Galileo and then goes on to the work of Bernoulli, Euler, Legrange, Coulomb, Navier, Poncelet, and Young (all in the first 100 pages).  He then moves on to the mid 19th century with the work of such giants as Cauchy, Poisson, Lame, Clapeyron, Saint-Venant and Maxwell.  The book covers everything up to 1950's.  The theory of elasticity is discussed as are the evolution of railway engineering and structures in general.  This is not a book for those just interested in history as it contains a lot of mathematics and theoretical development.  It is a good book for those with the right background (civil, mechanical and structural engineers and physicists interested in mechanics), who want to know the history of the strength of materials.

works as described.  good construction.  does the job.

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Question: A few hours disrupted... and it's not a bad thing

Starting out as a fairly typical detective fare, this story ends up opening the door to a world that I'll be looking into on a fairly routine basis. At least, I hope that is the case.

Set in a future when humans have populated a standard issue universe (no crazy physics here) the authors have decided to avoid creating a world that would be unrecognizable to we who live in the 21st century. There are even brand names and titles that sound vaguely familiar to our frame of reference. This humanness so pervades the story that it is very difficult to remember that some of the main characters are not human at all. In the few instances that non-human traits are observed the reader is still held back from knowing the character due to the perspective of the story teller and his obvious humanity.

The theme of religion is muted and it is difficult to extract from the few instances exactly how theology is practiced on this world, or even how Christianity has adapted to a Christ that has apparently not returned to take the faithful. I suspect Mr Day and his collaborators will keep their perspective on religion as muted as they have done in this offering.

Frankly hope they do because, while the story started out fairly benignly, it broke free near the end and took a wild ride down crazy street. Honestly this could be turned into a fairly decent action movie without much tweaking to the structure or "action sequences". Vox and Steve Rzasa display an uncanny knack for describing military hardware and tactics in a way that makes you believe the weapons and systems could exist even in today's Tech Level world. In a way I'm sorry some of them don't because it would more than cool to see what they could do to a few acres of woods I know.

I'm looking forward to taking the next ride on the "Quantum Mortis" train.

I started the Sin series and feel in love from the 1st page.  I wasn't sure I would like Sin since he was a head of a group with such questionable morals.  This book took me on such a roller coaster ride and this book was the perfect extension of the Sin Triology

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Question: Fun Way to Pass the Time

I've tried the trial version of Crystalize!--Haven't bought it just yet. It's a very peaceful game with quiet meditational music and no time demands. The game doesn't change a lot from level to level, but overall I like it.

I purchased this as part of my learning for school and it would not work at all. Therefore I have no opinion of the information it provides. My computer is compatible but the disc was defective. Very upset.

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Question: Do not waste your time or money

This is a horrible movie. The acting is terrible, the writing impossibly trite. It gives the impression of being written in a different language and then translated by non-native speaker isn't English. It's trying to be a romantic comedy but has puritanical, semi-rauncy sex scenes, foul language, weird obsession with a helicopter rental that the producers decided must be shown as much as possible, tacky sets that are supposed to be elegant and last but not lease the great Elliot Gould being terrible underutilized. The leading man and woman are good actors, but they have such nonsense to spout that they look silly.

Skip it.

I wore this arm band on a 10 mile race and by the end, my arm was cut up and now i have scars from it
do not buy

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Question: Sharp and precise clipper. Definitely worth the money

I am amazed by this pet clipper !!! I have used many before, but none of them had cut with such ease. It's very sharp, so cutting proved to be  painless and fast. It has a solid, premium feel and the materials used are high quality

This book is full of great information about the importance of magnesium, and
what are the many roles it plays in our bodies.

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Question: Amazing and beautiful book

I gave this book to my eight-year-old granddaughter for her birthday.  She spent the next half hour pouring through the book and sharing photos and information with her sister and parents.  We all learned facts and saw stunning pictures of animals that were totally new to us.  I'd say this is an informative and fascinating book for all ages.

After taking the cset, this book didn't have many answers to the actual questions..yea I know obviously the questions aren't going to be in the book but you think they would have similar and useful ones but not really.  I would say 20 percent of this book covered about 5 questions from the actual cset.

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Question: Needs instructions... It melts!

I like the setup, but there's so much stuff I have no I idea as to where some of it goes,  needs instructions and I'll give it 5 stars.

One month later,  im changing from 3 stars to 1 star.  I washed this by itself,  regular settings,  tide laundry detergent, fabric softener.... The fabric color changed in spots,  some spots looked almost as thought it was bleached.... Then after drying the fabric melted... Wtf

I bought this item on a trip to the US in August. It served well for the trip and also back in Australia for a few months.

Is December and the base suction part has completely come off and broken. Will never by this again. DOES NOT LAST! but it was good while it worked

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Question: Microphone developed a horrible static hiss after a few months

Microphone developed a horrible static hiss after a few months. The arm is okay but the exposed springs mean that any little bump against them negates the shock mount.

This is a mag for the double eagle M85. For those of you who don't already know, the bullets that it displays are just for decoration (so don't worry about your son going on a rampage on an innocent mailman). It holds about 50 rounds, as opposed to the 30 that the description says. It's spring-loaded, and while the gun comes with a tube to fill up with about 30 rounds and push into the mag, I find it easier and faster just to use a speed loader, which also give you the full 50 round capacity. This is the only mag that will work with the M85, so there's not need to browse further if you want to get it an extra mag. It is suggested that you DO buy an extra one, though, because any decent electric gun will burn through 50 rounds FAST. This magazine gets a 3/5 for not being a high-cap chain mag, but still not having any real faults beyond that.

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Question: puppy loved it, old dog didn't bother with it

puppy loved it, old dog didn't bother with it. Than again, what kind of treat does a puppy NOT like?

This book is a great read from start to finish, filled with characters that you can relate to and fall in love with. It reminds you of how important friendships, family values, and faith are. This is a feel good book that leaves you with a smile on your face. You'll be glad you read it!

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Question: Made by Diamond - No Thanks

Having heard questionable things about the food based on their manufacturer, Diamond, I did some research knowing I wanted to feed the best food to my fur-baby. When I called the company to ask where certain ingredients came from I was met with a very defensive and negative response and told that they did not release such information. Having previously contacted other dog food brands, I informed the woman on the phone that I had done this and they had told me what state or country (as another brand got their rabbit from France), she told me that it was too easy to lie. I found that to be rather unsettling for me. I felt like she was using some kind of fear tactic marketing and it really didn't make me feel at all comfortable with this food. I continued my search and went into a local indy store and they showed me some brands with their recommendations and after further research I went with a company that guaranteed where their products came from, were honest, up-front with me when I asked questions and were not made by a manufacturer with a past so heavily riddled in a scary amount of recalls.

Excellent headphones, especially for the price

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Question: Not your average YA shifter

This is, happily, not your usual YA shifter story. Yes the heroine is a bit whiney to start with but from my experience with teenagers that's not unusual. And Lisette quickly moves out of that phase. I loved the fact that this a story with no love interest/love triangle, which many authors seem to think is a pre-requisite of a good story these days. I also loved the fact that Lisette wasn't a run of the mill shifter but a werevulture. No past famiy tradegies, no bullying, no romantic angst. It was so freshing to have a somewhat normal girl as the protagonist for a change.
Any way, I digress.
Lisette is born into a family of werehawks. On her 17th birthday she and her family arre shocked when, during her 1st turn, she proves to be a werevulture instead. As every were is supposed to be part of a 'clan' of like shifters, she is horrified when she finds that the only werevulture current recorded is halfway across the country. When she is offered the chance to join the Rarity clan, a clan for misfits, she goes to meet them to find out more.
I really liked this book and will be watching out for any sequels.
Received free as an ARC in return for an honest review

I'm a huge Twilight fan so I had seen this movie in the theaters. But I enjoyed watching it again at home. Amazon doesn't disappoint when you pre-order a title and get it the day it releases.

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Question: Wonderful characters to love

5 Stars / Top Pick / Review by: Bemiown

Usually an author gives you a romance that all ends well and everybody is happy. The hero and heroine end up riding off into the sunset and everything is well with the world and each other. The Cowboy Who Came Calling is different and it is refreshing to see that all doesn't end well and everything can't be fixed to perfection. What a change from the norm and kudos to the author for this. This new style gives the reader the feeling that this is real, not a fantasy where everything can be fixed with a mere band-aid. Marriage is hard work and the author shows this with our hero and heroine as they ride into the sunset, but knowing they have some hard work ahead to make their marriage work. The author gives both sides of what love can be. You feel that it can be good with the hard mixed in. That is real! BUT I have to say, I felt that the good outweighed the bad in this book.

Within the pages of The Cowboy Who Came Calling we get a strong heroine in Glory. She is a woman who knows that you have to face the trouble in life. You have to face it directly. We get the hero, Luke who is a combination of personalities but he holds his own. Sometimes it is humorous the way he stumbles through life. Other characters are also interesting including Glory's younger sister, Patience. She is in conflict with her name of Patience. There are so many potential stories that can come out of this book. We have a secondary hero and he too could be another story of romance. Well, I hope so!

This second book in the Texas Heroes series has wonderful characters to love and the anticipation of future stories grab you. This book won't let you go. There are not only characters to love but the Texas setting is in the midst at all times. As you read you may wish a cowboy would call. NOR voluntarily reviewed a reviewer copy.

This fits in a 3' door just right. If it were any smaller, the animals would be able to jump around from the edge. The kittens that we have are respecting it, even when one of their toys rolls onto it, and my dogs don't want to cross it after one experience. I've only needed to use it on low so far.

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Question: We have a lot of these and they pay for ...

We have a lot of these and they pay for themselves quickly by keeping all of our farm and ranch equipment charged.  It works well from uses on motorcycles to big John Deere tractors.  My JD 6115D stays charged all the time.

Truly disappointed with this product. They all started great, loved the color and the savings on my electric bill. A year and 1/2 later, 3 out of 12 are flickering and need to be replaced. I'm just waiting for the other one to start failing too. Truly disappointed, I'll be looking at other brands from now on.

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Question: This book is written BEAUTIFULLY! It is hilarious and informative

This book is written BEAUTIFULLY!  It is hilarious and informative.  I easily identified the type of ADD I'm plagued with and began taking some of the recommended supplements.  I think it's working!  When I go to my focus doctor next month, I'm going to see if he will put me on one of the medicines Dr. Amen recommends as well.  I just wish I could get my family to read it...

Works as expected. It does fit the DeWalt 20v max impact drill.

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Question: Outstanding Quality and Value.

Ink arrived quickly. So far I have just installed the black ink. It was very easy and works great in my Brother printer! As some other tips have mentioned, wait until you place the new cartridge into the slot, then remove the yellow sticker marked "PULL". Leave on the smaller, clear plastic covering on the small cylinder in the front of the cartridge. It will be punctured by the printer when you insert the cartridge fully into the slot. My printer is reading the ink level and the quality is super!

Completely disappointed. I had no idea there were two types of rebounder: one with springs vs one without. This one is without. MIGHT BE GREAT FOR KIDS! BUT NOT FOR GROWN ADULTS! I can only use it if I KEEP CONTACT with the mat, such as in the "pre bounce" or "health bounce" warm up. The second I attempted to begin exercising - the first time I lost contact with the mat -  my knees and back paid the price. OUCH! I live paycheck to paycheck, and am upset that I have to buy another rebounder to replace this one. The new one WITH SPRINGS. Again, this is terrific for very light adults or kids (I am 5' 0" and 150#). But BEWARE! THIS MODELS HAS STRAPS NOT SPRINGS! Very hard on back and knees. No "bounce". Great if you don't plan to EVER lose contact with surface or ever lift your knees. NOT HAPPY.

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Question: Power extension did not work with F18910W Foscam camera. Cables purchased from Buwico.

I purchased 5 of these and unfortunately I took too long to install and am outside the window for returns. This cable does not work with F18910W purchased from Buwico. Not sure who makes them but the cameras do not boot with the extension attached. I do not know if cables purchased from other vendors are any different. I would recommend buying power extension cables directly from Foscam.

Good quality, easy to use tire gauge. Purchased for first time driver. Didn't test quality of emergency features, but buying additional ones for my cars, also.

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Question: A wonderful journey all should take :)

This book takes you on a journey through the seasons, from the mountains to the sea. I love "The Beach" "Giving" and "As Shadows Start to Fall". This is a wonderful book of Poems and Lyrics and who am I kidding.... I simply love them all. Thank you Robert Foster for sharing your talent and I hope to see a music CD to go with your lyrics on here one day.

I think about parts of this book every day.  One day I got lost in Minneapolis trying to get to an emergency hospital where the love of my life was being treated.  I stopped at a gas station on Nicollet Ave. and asked a young woman for directions.  She gave them to me, and I took off. I found out that they were wrong, so I made a u-turn to go back to the gas station to ask somebody else.  I was frantic.  While sitting at a stop light, the woman came and tapped on my window, and said " I goofed.  Follow me, and I'll lead you to your highway".  As I was following her, I thought she was going the wrong way, and I almost turned off, but, like a lightning bolt, I realized that this "large, black woman" was GOD, just like in the book!  I followed her instead, and when I could see that she indeed got me on the right road, I motioned for her to pull over.  I ran up to her car and stuffed a 20 in her hand.  I thanked her over and over and then took her beautiful face in my hands and said "You're God!"  I'm sure she thought I was nuts, so I just said to please find "The Shack" and read it. I drove away, and found the hospital.  It was a miracle, and it saved my sanity.  Okay,now you think I'm nuts, too, but I told this story to two friends who had read the book, and they understood completely.

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Question: Very sturdy for being of such a thin materia

Very sturdy for being of such a thin material.  Not very big, but it will hold normal 8 1/2 x 11 papers.  It doesn't hold its shape like it shows in the pictures.  My boyfriend uses it nearly everyday to hold his work materials and has had no problems so far and it's been 3 months.

Another great book by the Rich Dad Series. Has a good message with a social and spiritual twist. Definitely a must read for all the Kiyosaki fans out there.

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Question: I didn't like that. Looked cheap

I'm normally a size 6, but got a size 8. WAY too small. The glitter on the side was actually sequins. I didn't like that. Looked cheap.

This game has everything you love about VJ previous games, excellent graphics, over the top voice acting and animation, lots of humor BUT... gameplay is so chaotic that its very hard to enjoy playing it, its like the designers tried to put all kind of stuff in a "smash bros." kind of game. I've been playing the game for 3 weeks now, but I am unable to enjoy it more than 10 minutes! action gets totally out of control very easily and you cannot even see where you are in the screen of the psp! the game becomes a complete mess and the gameplay is not fun anymore.

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Question: got the free decals fyi

Great Product works well better than described Would recommend to purchase if your looking for a quality product.  Will buy more in the future.

This is my second purchase of these. Love the extra depth.

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Question: exciting and fast paced read

Great follow up to Pure. Fuse has an exciting plot and nicely integrated dramatic twists and turns to storyline. My only compliant is the fact that I would have liked a bit more descriptive detail given to the basement Boys.

After four years, the top of the horseshoe is completely bleached from the sun. The fabric still seems intact so far, but I expect I will need to replace this soon.

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Question: Want a bleak read, this is just the story

Every character a misfit of some kind.  The lead detective the most disfunctional of all, as a detective she blunders along, as a mother her children only keep their morality for the long dead father, and as a person always on the verge drugs, drunkenness, or jumping into bed with the nearest meatcake.  The story does not give police any kind of honor, and makes the entire church staff a bunch of the lowest perverts.  This book is a bomb, and as such, I worry that the author has a sadistic view of herself and the world.  No more of her books for me.

The smell is AMAZING! It's light, feminine, and doesn't linger. I love using as a setting spray or just for a quick spritz at night to just get the scent. And the price can't be beat!

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Question: Not a town I would want to live in!

I'm a little late posting this review, but back in October as I was getting ready for Halloween, I was ready to read about witches and all that occult stuff!  I really like Tawdra Kandle's writing, so when I saw that I had missed this King series, I was ready to dig in!  Tawdra creates memorable characters with multi-faceted personalities.

The whole occult thing was not overwhelming to the story.  I mean that in a very good way.  There was sweet romance between Tasmyn and Michael that gave me tingles and warmed my heart.

Tasmyn is a 17-year-old high school junior who has moved more times than she can count, making it very difficult to make friends.  Add in the fact that she has the ability to read minds, a secret that her parents have warned her must remain secret, and Tasmyn had one more reason why it was difficult to make friends.  Then along comes Michael, a high school senior, who instantly falls in love with Tasmyn and opens her world to more happiness than Tasmyn had ever experienced.  Yes, sweet, sweet romance!

Although Tasmyn tries her best to block out hearing other peoples thoughts, she is shocked to accidently hear something about a blood sacrifice from someone in her new chemistry class.  A girl named Nell in that class brings the term "mean girl" to a whole new height!  There is something very strange about the old family residents of this town.

The storyline was great in this book and the characters were remarkable.  Quite frankly, if I were a teenager I would be swooning over Michael.  The story dragged just a bit with some excessive dialogue and teenage stuff (after all, this is YA so that's to be expected), but it all came together to be the start of an interesting series.

I like all of Tyler Perry's plays. This one was eye opening on what really goes on in foster homes. But there was laughter to lighten up a really serious situation.

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Question: An obscure, patched together Anna (3.5*s)

This meandering, rather disjointed story follows the comeback of forty-something Anna Brundage, a cultish rock star who has been absent from the music scene for seven years. The daughter of unconventional artists, who moved frequently to pursue their work, Anna is a rootless soul, in search of herself and her place. She has sold an artifact, a gift from her father, to fund this last chance at reclaiming her former self  at least as she imagines it.

The tour, a hastily assembled collection of ragtag musicians, begins in Christiania, which is symptomatic of the entire journey. It is a district in Copenhagen that is shaggy, rural, and utopic  the ruins of the future. Things that can go wrong on the tour, do. Sometimes its the venue, at other times, the band cant get in sync. Occasionally, it all clicks  the band and Anna fly high, draining themselves and the audience. But that euphoria is short-lived; it is on to the next uncertain locale with all of the attendant logistical problems.

Anna is striking and tends to draw men. She uses hook-ups as a means of reassurance, of negating the creeping hopelessness that threatens to take over her life. However, these encounters do seem strangely perfunctory.

The book is best at giving some idea of the difficulties that a second rate band faces. In addition, the author explores the process of finding the right vibe in recording a song  something far from automatic.  Nonetheless, the book is very choppy, moving rapidly between Annas childhood experiences, parts of her earlier career, and various personal dealings. Despite being the central character, Anna feels obscure, patched together. Perhaps, that is the authors point.

Evidently I came late to this party, as I started off with Book 6.  Tate, Eric, and Kellen what a bunch of hot guys that know what they want.  And that is Annabelle.  It take Kellen longer to get there, but that is okay. The haunted house, the mystery is so cool.  Now I need to read Books 1 through 5. Sign such hard work, but someone has to do it. :)

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Question: I do not make huge batches so it suits my purposes fine. Nice and compact and works great

I use this to weigh wax chips for tarts. I do not make huge batches so it suits my purposes fine. Nice and compact and works great. Calibrated perfectly even after almost a year. Good product and great price.

In Upside of Hunger, Roxi Harms makes a great blend of fictional writing and historical narrative. In the opening, she acknowledges that much of the book has come from hours and hours of interviews completed over the years. With the book being set in the 1940s, its only natural that memory fades, but Harms does a good job of filling in the blanks with fictional characters and actions that stay true to the underlying story.

The main story follows Adam, starting in his early life growing up. Hes growing up in a strange time with a world on the verge of war. In his early childhood, we see how he and his family have to overcome the death of his sister and that event changed the dynamic of his family. We also see how the war disrupts life for Adam, as well as many others, from pursuing a higher education. When his options seem limited, he does what seems natural at the time, join the German military in World War II. We not only get to see the part the war played on Adam, but also, its aftermath. Adam has to create a life for himself in a world that is drastically changed. Denied entry into the United States due to his role as a soldier in the war, he finds a home in Canada. There we can see the process of him creating a place for himself in the world.

History is a difficult topic to tackle sometimes. There are so many biases formed when learning about things, especially conflicts like WWII, mostly because we learn about it strictly from textbooks. Harms takes history and put a human face to it, not some war hero. Here we get the normal mans view of history.

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Question: I like it so much that when I misplaced my original ...

I've been using this monitor for almost 3 years. I like it so much that when I misplaced my original I had to buy another. Easy to use, easy to clean and very accurate. The software is also simple to use.

I cannot believe I have been drinking my Peets without this thing for so many years.  I had no idea a coffee maker had anything to do with great tasting coffee and now here we are.  One thing I learned about the maker is that you must not add water first or it will go everywhere if you don't have the carafe in place.
I will also buy another filter head like the one reviewer recommended.  But seriously, I am blown away by this thing. Wow.

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Question: I'm so glad they've come out with a wider selection to choose ...

So stylish they can be worn with jeans and you can get away with it.  No one would ever know they are meant to be slippers!  This is my 2nd pair of Bob's.  And I bought a pair for my mom too!  I'm so glad they've come out with a wider selection to choose from!  I will continue to buy these over a normal house shoe.

First off, the image quality of the HD disk is incredibly impressive.  Yes, you need to have a PC hooked to an HDTV, but with the popularity of the new Media Center Edition (MCE) computers, this is much more mainstream than it was a year ago.  I was an early adopter of the MCE system and I think it's the only way to watch High Definition DVD's.

As to the program itself, this is one of the funnest DVD's to watch over and over again.  There's not too much of a story, but the music, narration, and cinematography is completely captivating. The underwater scenes and ice cave sequences are beautiful. I have two small kids, and they would much rather watch this than Nickelodeon.

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Question: "RuNs WaY SMaLL--NoT TRuE To SiZe"

OrDeReD 5X, DiDn'T FiT MoRe LiKe a 1X.  TRiEd STReTcHiNg & WEaRiNg.  ALMOST Pulled My Head Off GeTTiNg it off left deep endentions, hurt.

This is the second collection of short fiction from Mike Allen and--as with his first collection, Unseaming--The Spider Tapestries just plain rocks!

I've been searching for and reading scary stuff since I was a wee fourth grader and first had access to the school library and I've wallowed in just about everything out there for about 50 years now. I also have widely eclectic tastes and so I enjoy all stripes of horror and creepy stuff. And, while I do like some types better than others, I really do enjoy any well-written tale.

I first came upon Mike Allen's exceptional writing when I stumbled upon the aforementioned Unseaming some months ago. I was absolutely delighted and blown away by that collection and really felt like I'd discovered true horror nirvana. Naturally, I sought out Mike's other work (he's edited an enormous amount of great weird fiction) but I was after the real McCoy--Mike Allen's signature creepiness--and so I've waited eagerly for The Spider Tapestries since I discovered it was forthcoming.

And now it's here. And how is it? Heh heh, in a word: it's freaking awesome! (Okay two words.) I'm not sure I can say it any better than I did after finishing Unseaming in my review here at Amazon: "Allen's fertile and finely-honed imagination is simply beyond anything I've ever come across and it defies categorization. Call it horror, weird, disturbing, frightening--whatever; the stories in this superb collection are all of these, but so much more too. They've gotten under the layers of my subconscious and nestled there so that long after the initial impact of them dissipates, they make themselves known over and over again in subtle, yet profound, ways for a long time after...What a marvel, what a nasty treasure of creepiness! Wow. After I finished it I just sat there and pondered and ruminated, went back and reread it, shared particularly creepy bits with my boys, and then sat there and chewed my mental cud some more."

The Spider Tapestries is every bit as marvelous as its predecessor and just as delectable. And at the risk of sounding like a fanboy (which I guess I am), I'm delighted and relieved that Mike shows no sign of slowing down and that the particular form of madness which allows him to see the world the way he does and then to put it down into words so sweet and creepy shows no signs of abating.

So the long and short of it is that if you find yourself bored with life or feeling trapped in the mundane then I have just the prescription for you! Read any one of Mike Allen's wicked short stories and see if you don't feel that everything feels suddenly just a little stranger, a little less grounded and a lot more terrifying. You'll be as right as rain and ready to take on the world again!

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Question: Very comfortable and provide arch and heels support

I love Merrell's sneakers. I use them because I have arch issues and also plantar fasciitis. I use it with 2 other foot soles, to help support my arch and heels even better. I wish they had fancy ones (non-hiking look) so I could wear those comfortable shoes to every occasion. They are absolutely wonderful. I don't wear them everyday because I need variety to match with my clothes, but in the weekends, when I am free, this is always my first choice. Bought 3 pairs.

I have bought three of these they all work for a little while and then I just quit working and NO-it's not the batteries.  I just use them now without the batteries because I like that you can twist off the top. Other mixers that push on -create an airlock and are difficult for me to get the whole top off to make more drinks

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Question: Looked at lots of lenses and settled on this one

Something to be said for the brand name lenses.  Also, the build quality on this one is way better than any of the other 'non-L type' lenses we've used.  Its got the full time manual focus option and is super quite.

Of all the defendants at Nuremberg in 1946 perhaps the most complex and puzzling was Albert Speer, the sensitive cultivated man who had been Hitler's Minister of Armaments and Munitions. He received a sentence of twenty years in prison, and it was there that he wrote these engrossing memoirs, translated from the German by Richard and Clara Winston and published in the United States in 1970 as "Inside the Third Reich". These memoirs should not be confused with a conventional autobiography: by page 15 Speer is already happily married and firmly established in his profession. Nor is it a complete chronicle of Nazi Germany; for an intensive overall view of the Third Reich one naturally turns to William L Shirer's mammoth history. It is Speer's relationship with Hitler which is the center of this book. Speer was considered an unusually bright young architect , and that is what made him a magnet to Hitler, himself an architect manqu. Together they were going to build a new Berlin, a metropolis to rival ancient Rome. If the reader is not intrigued by architecture he'll find about a hundred pages and several of the book's 70 illustrations uninteresting. Later Hitler appointed Speer his Minister of Armaments and Munitions, although Speer really had no appropriate qualifications. (In other words, a typical Hitler appointment.) Their twelve-year relationship resembles a doomed love affair, the enchantment, the spats, the final sad farewell -- after which, when he was alone, Speer burst into tears. But long before the end Speer had become disillusioned, finally feeling "a mixture of abhorrence, pity, and fascination." At one point he even considered assassination. As for Speer's assessment of himself, he's honest. Was he aware of the slave labor? Well, he prefers "forced labor"; but, yes, he regularly toured the factories where he had brought the prisoners and when he saw the conditions there " ... a sense of profound involvement and personal guilt seizes me whenever I think of them." Did he know about the death camps? He admits that an acquaintance warned him not to think of visiting Auschwitz under any circumstances; and after that Speer began having very dark suspicions, but he never spoke up. It was this silence, this complicity which led him to prison. For those who like their history gossipy, Speer offers Goering with his flamboyant tastes and his morphine addiction, Goebbels making life miserable for Mrs Goebbels. One of the most sensitive and sympathetic characters in the narrative is Eva Braun. But the main concern here is Hitler and the effect he had on Speer's misguided and largely regretted life. In this book I think Speer, who died in 1981 at the age of 76, meant to present not so much an apology as a lesson and a warning. At any rate, he presents a clear, chilling depiction of life within the 20th Century's epitome of evil.

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Question: Rip-roaring good Fun!

Philip McCutchan's 16-book Halfhyde series is penned in the grand tradition of pulp fiction, intended to amuse and entertain rather than enlighten, and his third effort, GUNS OF ARREST, is no disappointment.  In this story the ever unpopular Lieutenant Halfhyde is charged with a mission to locate and arrest a high-placed British traitor who is hiding in the deep and dark interior of Africa with the plan of handing over highly secret blueprints of future Royal Navy warships to the Germans.  At this point in history--the 1890s--the emerging German nation is in an arms race to break the long-standing naval superiority of Great Britain, thus, the stakes are high.  Accompanied by the erstwhile Midshipman Runcorn and an inspector from Scotland Yard, Halfhyde's assignment meets with a series of unforeseen disasters that appear to doom his mission to failure.  But Halfhyde, no stranger to hopeless situations, manages to salvage the operation by confounding his enemies though a combination of surprise, deceit, and sheer audacity.  For readers of naval fiction looking for a change of pace and venue--the Victorian navy--I recommend that you give Halfhyde a try.  You will be entertained.

As a long time McCutchan fan, I am delighted to see that some of his Halfhyde books have been reissued in e-book and trade paperback formats.

A life-changing book for those with interest in how the Great War changed the world forever.  Constructed with care and precision that made me wonder about the forces in our world today that might allow us to stumble into a similar unintended war.  I will read more from Barbara Tuchman.  I also read the Proud Tower, the cultural parallel book about what was happening in society.  A fitting companion read.

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Question: These fit more than Aquasana bottles

I did not buy the aquasana bottles and was pleased to see that these fit the Austin Springs AS-GB-B-6 18-Ounce Glass Bottles, 6-Pack perfectly. The caps they come with are exactly the same as the Austin Spring bottles as well.

Those Who Wish Me Dead completes the last of the Michael Koryta paperback books that were available at Barnes & Noble, besides his latest hardback, which I won't buy. The simple reason is that though his writing is pretty good and his stories engaging, Ive never liked his endings. In fact, when I bought this last available paperback, I let it sit for quite a while and read several others, avoiding it knowingor suspecting the inevitable.

In fact, I even peeked at the last chapter to see if any of the main characters survived before I started reading. I did that in the bookstore or I wouldnt have picked it up.

Sorry folks, even though I love thrillers, I like positive outcomes. In the case of this author, he likes to go for the bittersweet. Not really my thing. No wonder Stephen King endorses his stuff. Kings endorsements have burned me before.

I finally got around to reading it and knowing that I did peek ahead, I can say that the author kept true to his style and killed off a main character, but not one I expected. It still stung, but it was at least tolerable. I wasn't happy, but for the most part, I enjoyed the story.

The only other issue I had was toward the end, the author did a few major head-hops, out of the blue. As a writer and editor myself, I saw no need for such errors, at least in my judgement. Outside of those few spots, the writing was very well done. The narrative was brisk with only a few places of rambling and exposition, but not enough to bog down the pace.

Overall, I was more satisfied with the ending of this one than any of the other stories I read previously. He just had to taint it, but I knew going in that this is his style. In that regard, he did an excellent job.

I won't pay full retail for a hardback for self-torture, with a bittersweet ending. However, as a paperback, or even a hardback on the discount shelf, his books are worth it. Recommended.

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