Question: Can be used ONLY 1 year and 2 month for me.

it's a good headphone but can be used ONLY 1 year and 2 month for me.
Wood part of earbuds came apart.
Symphnized company doesn't want to credit to a customer.

even though it's there product problem.

This is a pretty good bluray player, with lots of streaming apps, most of which I don't use. My main use is Amazon Prime, YouTube and Netflix. On occasion I'll play a BR, but have never tried DVDs. The Ethernet connection is rock solid, though I do wish they'd come out with a player with Gigabit. On Amazon Prime the video has some initial blurriness for a few seconds then clears up. I typically watch the free TV shows on Amazon Prime like NYPD Blue and some old Star Trek shows. The advantage with Prime is that the shows are in the correct aspect ratio. 4:3 content is displayed correctly. This is not the case on Netflix and I've tried everything on my end to fix it, but I think it's a problem on Netflix's end.

I've seen lots of complaints about the locking up. This happens a few times a month and it is frustrating having to unplug this machine, as no amount of button pushing will correct it. On Amazon Prime when you're watching the final credits for a TV show an icon will pop up for the next episode. You can wait for the show to play or just click the center button on the remote to go to the next episode. If that icon doesn't appear it's probably going to lock up. So far I've found two solutions: 1) Do not press the center button - just allow the next episode to play. 2) If you're done viewing, immediately press the remote's on/off button to turn it off. If you press any other button first it will lock up.

I'd like to give this player a better review, but even after updating the firmware the locking up remains. I see complaints about it not having WiFi. I think that's ridiculous. If you need WiFi there are plenty of other machines. At the time I bought it in summer 2014 it was ten or twenty dollars cheaper than WiFi models. I bought this specifically for it's Ethernet connection, and another Sony with WiFi for another TV that was too far away to run a wire.

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Question: Looks like the shoes are made well but the wrong size ...

Looks like the shoes are made well but the wrong size was sent. I ordered a size 10 1/2 5E and received a 10 1/2 3E. I think the 5E may even be small for my husband's very wide feet. I will send these back and try again because with his health problems it is hard to find a shoe that he can put on himself and one that fits his wide feet.

These are fabulous!  I have a very bohemian style in my home and I have used these for everything from an ottoman cover, a wall hanging to, of course, couch pillow accents.  A couple of things to note, do NOT machine wash, even on delicate.  Hand wash carefully only.  They are very stiff and do not soften much, even with washing.

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Question: ... recently moves in a new apartment but there is bad odor. This product does help the eliminate the ...

My brother recently moves in a new apartment but there is bad odor. This product does help the eliminate the bad odor and cut the smell down. I also put one in my kitchen, it removes cooking smells.

WOW! What a tangled web.  I was going to take a quick peek but couldn't
put the book down.  Way to go, Carl Weber!!

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Question: Did not order from the usual seller...I usually love it

I would definitely recommend this product again, just not from this seller. I have ordered Nuts 'N More directly from the company and from Amazon in the past. I didn't notice that when I ordered this time, it was coming from a different seller.
The product tasted horrible!! I think they may have let it sit to long in the warehouse or let it get to warm..dunno, but I do know it tasted nothing like the product I love...Buyer always bewared of who you are buying a product from.
Thank God Amazon has such great customer service and refunded my money...I went right back online and ordered directly.

Fits more like a 3-6 month outfit but I'm fine with that. Gives baby room to grow into it.

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Question: The burgundy color is actually BROWN...

This tablecloth was everything that I was expecting except for the color.  I ordered the burgundy color (I didn't want a vibrant red) and in actuality it is a brown! It is too late to exchange, as I need it for a camping vacation, so it will have to suffice.

I bought this for my husband and he absolutely loved it. As a huge dark tower fan I thought for sure he might be opposed to the graphic novel, but he loved it.

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Question: Said it was a converter in the title and clearly ...

Said it was a converter in the title and clearly states on the box it is NOT.  Only an adapter.

Such a convenience, I love the ability to wash my delicate unmentionables right along with other laundry saving me time, detergent, water etc.
Does its job and quality is much nicer than you're expecting for the great price.

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Question: Great glass water bottle! Fruit infuser works just like how you want it to.

This water bottle is great.  It's a little smaller than I would want in my ideal world, but it also fits into my backpack side pocket perfectly when traveling.  I'd rather have it slightly smaller than too large.  I put cut up lemons and they would last throughout most of the day, through a number of refills.  I've since run into some dental issues and am using the water bottle without the fruit holder plastic insert thing (which admittedly defeats the purpose a little bit), but still like the form factor and water-tightness and glass-ness (stuff tastes better in glass, it's a real thing) of the water bottle enough to keep using it.

One thing I will note - if you fill up the infuser plastic insert with a ton of fruit, that does displace a lot of water.  The total volume of water you can drink before you need to refill it WILL be less.  Don't cram that sucker full of fruit and then expect it to last a whole day out on the town.  It definitely won't.  This is kind of obvious, but I didn't necessarily think of it until I started squishing more and more lemon in, and suddenly realized "hey I'm drinking this a little more quickly than usual what's going on??"

The product arrived as described in a timely manner. I have not had the opportunity to use this and hope I never will since it is for emergency situations. This is a great addition to my personal emergency kit I keep in the car and I added one to my scout`s 10 essentials kit.

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Question: One of the best tea ever

Turkish tea is the best! You can also make ice teas with this tea it tastes so good ! Add a little bit sugar as well ! Definitely recommend this product!

This is designed as an (as) objective (as possible) account of a controversial topic: the history and principle characters of Scientology in American society. The specific content of Scientology's doctrine and its international presence are mentioned, but the book is more about the social movement and its implications in American society, rather than the specific measures of the movement itself. Scientology in practice, rather than Scientology in theory.

The scope is both broad and narrow. The broad sketches consider the leaders of Scientology and their (considerable) control over the activities of the religion. The narrow sketches examine a few key 'ordinary' Scientologists and their experience of the religion in daily practice.

It is taken for granted by the author that Scientologist is somewhat malevolent. That said, this book actually left me *more* sympathetic toward Scientology than I had been when I started reading. That speaks to her efforts to remain as fair as possible in her presentation of the (messy/unattractive) body of evidence.

A very comparable work would be "Under the Banner of Heaven," by Krakauer, which considers the LDS church from a similar perspective.

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Question: Excellent book. not for a beginner

Excellent book.not for a beginner, great for the seasoned chef

The case does its job, for the most part. It pops off when dropped which absorbs the shock, and protects it from any major damage. I like that its slim since the phone itself is already huge. The reason I gave it only two stars was because when I received the case, there was a crack at the bottom where the gap for the stylus was. It doesn't make the case unusable, but I was a little miffed that I hadn't even put the case on my phone yet and it was already cracked straight out of the package. I did not contact the company about this because my phone had already been caseless for a week while I waited on the shipment and I figured any case was better than none. But I did want to address this problem for perspective customers and state that I will not be purchasing any more items from this distributor.

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Question: Like a classic crossed with pulp fantasy

The prose in this book is purple. But not in the usual terrible purple-prose way. It works very well given the setting and pulls you in. There's a lot of history and thought to every phrase. It reminds me both of fairy tales and fun 80s fantasy at the same time.

Very funny and cute design, but it faded almost entirely after 1 dishwasher run. Hand wash only.

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Question: Over priced for the material provided

The book was disappointing because the substance was lacking. I expected more details. I bought these for my colleagues who were not familiar with Hindu Temples. I thing one can get more from what is available on various websites. Artwork is very good.

{Un}Qualified...many of us feel this way throughout our lives.  "When is someone going to figure out that I really don't have it all together?"  The beauty is that our status of being qualified is up to God.  As His child, I am qualified even in my weakness because through Jesus I am made strong in my frailties and faulty belief systems about myself.  My "third word" comes from God.  FREEDOM!!! This book has brought to light what I knew all along but did not know how to say it or live it out.  It's a tool for anyone who has spent time and time again trying to figure out "why I never measure up."  Maybe you're using the wrong standard.  I highly recommend this book as a tool to read, annotate, and read again.  Thanks Pastor Steven!

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Question: Good watering can, rather small

Lesson learned is to know what size you are getting! This is smaller than I hoped for, but that's my fault for not being sure what I wanted. Overall a fine watering can.

This thing is awesome. Got mine yesterday, no experience with playing music but I've already learned several chords and two songs, and am having a blast with playing after getting extremely frustrated with trying to teach myself guitar. Came with aquila strings, seems like a high quality build especially for the price, and sounds great (to an untrained ear). Personally I'm glad I went with this one over other comparable models. It's exactly what I was hoping for.

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Question: Made for TV western sequel starring Jack Elam, not much else

The technical part of this review refers to the Brentwood Home Video or BCI Eclipse version.
"The New Daughters of Joshua Cabe" is from the Aaron Spelling factory of made for TV movies from the early 1970's. This film is a sequel to "The Daughters of Joshua Cabe" another made for TV movie.
In the first film Buddy Ebsen did an admirable job of turning the script into an amusing outing. The same cannot be said of this film which has John McIntire taking over the role as head of the family Joshua Cabe. The three "daughters" (ladies Joshua has rescued from the seamier side of life) are played by unknowns from the Spelling stable. The only saving grace is casting Jack Elam in the role of Bitterroot, their neighbor.
When an evil land baron makes the Cabes life miserable and Joshua is wrongfully imprisoned, it's up to the daughters and Bitterroot to rescue him. Ho-hum.
While the film is a harmless piece of fluff suitable for the whole family, it's best to avoid it, as it offers nothing new, cheaply filmed and at times, just plain boring.
The transfer was made from a print which had seen better days. The right side of the screen at times was much darker than the left and the middle. Brentwood/BCI does feature their usual extras. Six chapter stops, a DVD dictionary, trivia game and a Hal Roach "Little Rascals" short. This movie is also in a 10 pack of westerns at about triple the price for this one film from Brentwood Home Video called "The Wild West" and is available from Amazon.com.

It was difficult for me to believe that a small rake could make my life better. We have a large Labradoodle who does more than his fair share to our yard. This makes the job manageable. I really don't think you need to spring for some gizmo that has bags on it. Just use this to scoop it up and toss it in a bag. It does its job well.

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Question: Awesome for acclimating fish & inverts

Awesome for acclimating fish & inverts. The bag hangs inside the tank keeping water temperatures steady & then there's a drip system which acclimate water. It's simple & y can't beat the price!

Love this thing. Perfect angle for motorcycles. Holds pressure amazingly. Sometimes I forget to release the pressure and it will still be holding the last reading a week later.

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Question: Unupgradeable operating system is a serious flaw

The app I wanted to run doesn't work. That isn't their fault... What is their fault is that there is no way to change the version of the android operating system. That also means I am stuck with the terrible battery life caused by that version. It can't even be left sleeping overnight without draining the battery completely.

Fit is great. Material and quality is very similar to a fancy dining napkin. Looks very cheap, will be returning.

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Question: Super soft, great socks!

These are great socks for hiking in warm weather or for working out/running, my feet never get too hot or sweaty.

Written in such detail it gives the reader an insight into the real Eleanor Roosevelt and the great lady she was. I can't put it down.

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Question: Poor Quality Video of Historically Important Film

This is an unrestored video produced from poor quality source material.  It's grainy with poor contrast and tonal values and a lot of detail is lost.  Visually it's a bit of a struggle to follow, but worth it.  The product details list a run time of 90 minutes, but it is actually 59.  For these aspects the video is 1-star.  What brings up the rating is that the story is told in a moderately interesting way and the film is an important early example of Gothic horror films.  The source book (also called Trilby) influenced the writing of the novel Phantom of the Opera, and the film of Trilby influenced the creation of the 1925 film Phantom of the Opera.  The book is highly anti-semitic, and most of that is explicitly removed in the film.  Svengali is referred to consistently in the film as evil, but never Jewish, only referred to as coming from the East.  However, the appearance of Svengali (hair, beard, clothing, mannerism, etc.) is a common treatment of Jewish characters in early cinema (even into the 1930s), so viewers of the time would have recognized Svengali as being Jewish.  Being silent, the producers were limited in what they could do to show Svengali hypnotizing Trilby, and the hand/arm gestures and piercing gazes come across today as kind of silly.  In the book, Trilby and Billie both die (though not at the same time).  In the film they are reunited at the end.

Excellent customer service.  These people are great to work with.

4 stars instead of 5 because the face/flat part of the band is a little longer than the original fitbit band.  I have fairly skinny wrists, but the fitbit band fits perfectly.  This band is shaped slightly differently so it looks big unless I cinch it really tight (but then it's uncomfortable).  The material is also much more rigid, but I think it'll soften up a bit as I use it more.  All in all, a good product and a great company

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Question: a better solution by far

The carrier did what it was supposed to do. I took it on a road trip (installed) for a few days and noticed when I returned home that the top rail of my 2015 GMC Denali was pushed out and the top cap to the side rail was buckling up off the rail....................The system is a scissor type adjustment bar so when you place the end pieces to the top of the side rail, you then push down toward the bed so the bar is tight to the bed walls and lock in place. There was no warnings or disclaimers stating that over tightening could result in truck/rail damage........After I fix the issue, I'm selling the bar and purchasing a truck storage box and mounting my "locking" fork mounts to the storage box, a better solution by far!  If you are still interested in this product, mine is for sale "discounted"-tjag342000@yahoo.com.
Pictures are available...........

So easy to handle. A wonderful idea to have it hookless.

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Question: Looks good but quality is not great

For the price it's ok but the little bulb does not illuminate the saber well and it's not easy to turn on or off.

Got these for my guy because he'd been eying them for months. They are light weight and attract lots of compliments. A bit pricey but this is a pair that will be stylish forever.

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Question: Look forward to starting my first fire with it

I will know better the next time I need to start a fire up in the mountains.  I look forward to the experience.  I am sure it will work as good as my last one

Ive had this a few months and it is easy to clean (no unreachable spots) and seems really sturdy.

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Question: got to fix my ylod on ps3

First off, I have to say that I am giving it four stars because mine did not come with a scraper nor a clean wipe. I bought this solely to repair my ylod PS3, and it worked. The original thermal paste on the ps3 was white and this is black, not sure if that makes a difference or not. I probably used about half of the tube. If you have a ylod ps3, youtube gilsky's guide. He shows you how to take it apart, apply/fix the thermal paste and put it back together. It did last for a week *with a few hours run time).

Really good quality shine Not the best but really good shine

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Question: Excellent Rotary blades

These rotary blades are an excellent value and a great way to save some money. They are very sharp and just as durable as the more expensive blades I used in the past. This is my second order from this seller and I highly recommend them.

This is what I needed and have worked it hard. Good product for those hard to place screws in metal studs. Time will tell if it last but for the price it saved me a lot of work.

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Question: Not great for open area spaces, but would be good for smaller rooms

To be honest, I'm not completely sure this really does much, but we also have it in a pretty open living room. My father-in-law babysits our 9 month old daughter and we have two dogs and a cat, so allergies are very common in our house. He requested one of these since he's at our house 4-5 days a week all day long, but I haven't heard him mention allergies being an issue for him since we bought it two months ago. I'm sure it would work great and be more noticeable in a smaller room, but I'm sure it's better than nothing and not nearly as pricey as the larger area purifiers. It's also pretty loud when it's on full blast -- similar to a window unit AC -- but would be ideal for a noise machine lol.

I am absolutely in love with these night shirts.  I own two now and will probably buy more.  I loved my first one so much, I also bought a t-shirt.
Thank you for making these available.  Love, love, love them!

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Question: No more wireless dead spots...

We have a wireless router, laptop, x-box with wireless controller and such so this is a great item to have installed in your home.  It just plugs right in and sends a strong signal throughout your house and beyond to your yard, car, etc.  Although I don't spend much time on the laptop outside (um, you can't see the screen in the sun) it is still useful to have around.

I have read every Connelly novel but hadn't been able to find this one.  All Harry Bosch fans need to read this one too.

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Question: 5  I always love wearing havaianas even when I was in the Philippines

5  I always love  wearing havaianas even when I was in the Philippines .. In faxt I brought my white pair of wedges here in the States. For the sizes I used to wear size 8 in Asian size then 7.5 here US size and they fit perfect!!!

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Professional Rivalry gone wild!

If you are expecting to learn about digs and dinosaurs, you may be surprised by this book.  Although this is a good history of American digs and findings, the author focuses more on the paleontologists and explorers than on the prehistoric things they found.

If you thrive on stories about business psychology, office politics, and cranky Victorian-era paleontologists, this may be your cup of tea. The  search for fossils and dinosaur bones led Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh  west to dig the prehistoric bone beds of  Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming. Their contributions to science and the field of paleontology were massive, and laid the groundwork for modern studies and superb museum and academic collections.

This is not an adventure story. It is the story of the network of Gilded-Age  paleontologists, with an emphasis on the rivalry between Cope (of the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia) and Marsh (of the Peabody Museum of Natural History at Yale).

The book may inspire you to look for the the serious-minded A&E documentary, "Dinosaur Wars," on the same topic.

"Bone Hunters" a very thorough and readable book. I will incorporate some of this material into my Westward Expansion/Gilded Age lesson plans for HIS 112. What could be better than throwing dinosaurs into the mix?!

Kim Burdick
Stanton, Delaware

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Question: Great little holder for large phones.

This is a simple phone holder that gets the job done. For the price its awesome. What I love about it, is that the attachments that grab onto the air conditioner vents are actually really soft and don't scratch up my vents. As soft as they are, they manage to get a good grip, The holder rotates so I can move it if I want to access functions on my radio. The only con, it holds onto my phone so well that it can be hard to take it out with one hand. All in all totally worth the money.

Antennas are hard to get objective relevant reviews for because which one you need is going to depend highly on where you live. I live in a ground floor apartment in a major city, ~25 miles from the towers, and my windows not close to the TV and are not in the line of sight of the transmission towers.

I knew that I could get all ~120 channels and subchannels in my area if I stuck a big flat antenna on to the window and used a long cable to wire it to the TV, but I wanted to know if I could get away with this small, more discreet antenna that I could hide near the TV. I could not.

I got only 1-2 channels with this antenna keeping it next to the TV, while the unamplified antenna glued on to my window gave me ~100 channels.

If you live in a ground floor apartment like mine, and you know that reception in your room is tough if you don't have an antenna directly next to a window, then it's unlikely that this antenna will help you. The coaxial cable supplied with this antenna is only 10 feet long, meaning you have to either keep this antenna next to your TV, or get your own long cable.

What I suggest is that you start with a flat antenna with a long, detachable cable first, and only if you get good reception in your room away from the window, try a smaller antenna like this one. If not, don't bother. Amplification will only get you so far.

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Question: a reflection of a deep understanding of Wabi

As a European, it is hard to understand the true nature of Japanese culture. Still, some people know how to get into the core of that culture and appreciate the qualities of simplicity, respect for natural elements, and bring this into our homes -- without any posing or pretending. This book is an exeptional example of someone who is deeply inspired by Wabi.

Ive tried out various other brands of Bluetooth speakers at different price points and this is one of my favorites and not at all because I got it free* to try and review. It has a really neat look, almost an automotive look to it. The colors are black, bushed silver and orange. It looks like tire treads around the outside edge of it, the brands name is on the front speaker mesh and the sleek touch buttons to control it are on the top.

This quickly paired with all of our iPods (Gens 3, 4 and 5), our LG texting phones (not a smartphone) and my husbands Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 without any issues. If your device doesnt have Bluetooth or you just want to save some of your battery (Bluetooth does use more battery power) you can plug in it via a 3.5mm headphone jack, and this did include that cord.

The sound on this was great, it wasn't tinny and it sounded good with some bass. Im not sure about the entire 50range, but I did leave my iPod sitting in the living room and walked all around my 2 bedroom apartment with it and it kept streaming without dropping while I was moving about. It does also talk about having NFC tech, but none of my devices do so I cant try that out to see. NFC is usually found on newer smartphones and is the same technology that the fast payment apps are using when you are shopping and paying with your phone by just waving it near the payment machine.

*Regardless this is my 100% honest opinion.

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Question: Instead of buying this waste of sacred trees

You don't get to "choose" your nahualli! You were born under certain stars, in relation to to the cosmos, under a specific sun, moon and movement. On the fourth day of birth an elder would read your birth according to the tonalpohualli and discern your shadow, or this might happen later through ceremony. Either way, YOU DON'T GET TO CHOOSE YOUR NAHUALLI. Instead of buying this waste of sacred trees, pray!

A perfect balance of style, substance, credibility and heritage with awesome sound at a great price. I was given a pair and in truth wanted to diss them as a marketing effort. After I auditioned the critically for over 3 hours vs over $2000 of my other audiophile headphones, both in and over ear, I have to admit I was very impressed.

first reaction.
Styling is a "nod" rather hommage to the amp so to me, a very credible, modern evolution rather than a "hommage"
The build quality! WoW!Puts B&W and my Sennheiser HD25-iis to shame. They felt heavy and substantial in my hand, and but so comfortable on my head you really forget you are wearing them. Its just you and the music.

The sound.

I have to be honest, I wanted to be able to say good but not as good as the HD25's but I am pretty blown away. I took me 30mins to get over the "shock of the new" but once I had experimented with placement, I had to take my glasses off and the pads out of the cans, I have to say I love them. But once I got going...

...A sense of space and staging that I only get with my etymotic ERP4s (in-ear buds ), i.e the sound is inside your head not your ears.
DEEP strong but controlled bass that ramps tunefully up with volume,  clear balanced treble and midrange that is natural with no brightness but near pronounce nor rrgressive.  All with amazing separation and no blurring or smear.

A real audiophile product ...

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Question: A dud right out of the box.

My "Certified Refurbished" UE Megaboom charged, at least it said it was charged but would not turn on.  Right out of the box, zilch.  Not sure they understand what it means refurbish something. Send it back immediately.  Would not recommend. Period.

Regardless of what negative reviews I read, I went ahead and ordered this luggage.  The material is not flimsy as described by some and unless you are extremely rough on the luggage, I can't see how zippers would break and wheels would fall off.  the colore and print is amazing and there is extra pocket room in the inside of the luggage.  I would highly recommend.

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Question: This is the worst company!

I ordered this table on 3/6/14.  They sent an unfinished table, which the description stated at the time was Rich Mocha.  (I see this has changed now.)  I called for them to exchange the table and they said it was on back order and would not be available until April 26th.  They said they submitted a return label for Fed Ex to pick up the wrong item sent, and I am STILL waiting for them to it pick up and for my refund.  I have called several times, and they relay the same information continually.  This is not a company I would recommend or one that I feel is reputable if they can not resolve their inadequate delivery of the wrong product and rectify their mistake in a timely matter.

Keep in mind that Grandstream DOES NOT offer a manufacturer's warranty. Warranty is processed through the reseller, meaning you probably will have no idea how long the warranty is on your device.

These are really nice phones, especially for the price.

Compares to the GXP2160, there's one flaw in the LCD. If the phone is to your left, the screen must be pointed directly at your face. If the screen is rotated clockwise when at your left, it's hard to see what's on the screen. However, when the phone is at your right, you can rotate it and it's got a great viewing angle. The GXP2160 doesn't have this issue.

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Question: Best blades I've used

I am using these with my Rigid 18v JobMax tool and by far they are the longest lasting blades I've used yet.  I bought a Rockwell at Lowe's and it literally disintegrated in 5 minutes on a very small job.  So far I've not had to replace one of these blades and have been working it very hard on metal.

Since the excellent Atlantis, David Gibbins' books have become more and more quickly and cheaply written, worsening gradually until reaching the bottom with this one. Week plot, week archeological idea, week execution. Will not read the next, even I cant imagine how it could be worse.

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Question: This product has exceeded my expectations especially for the price ...

This product has exceeded my expectations especially for the price.  I use it for Notebook (laptop) and it fits along with other things I take to work.

As soon as the door closed behind Jonas, Lucia let go of her hand. She turned to JJ with a gleam in her eye.
We aren't really trusting them to do this, are we? JJ snorted.
Hell no. I just have no idea what to do yet. But were definitely not going to sit here and watch movies like good little womenfolk, or whatever.
Though there was some awesome alpha males in this book, the females were also Badass!! Lucia and JJ really make the series so entertaining. This was a really good read, with some nail-biting action and lots of humor. The steaminess factor was off the charts. Definitely recommend the duet!!
I voluntarily read this arc and this is my honest review.

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Question: Held a lot and works great!

Used it to compress all of my blankets to store in my closet! Held a lot and works great!

This fit my 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen perfectly and was nice and easy to install as a wiper blade should be. It cleans the windshield nice and smoothly. I haven't had it too long so I can't speak to wear and tear yet but I'm very satisfied with my purchase.

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Question: GoGo Pillow is fantastic!

This pillow allows you to rest with your tablet on your lap and not have to hold it at all.  It can lay anywhere!  I bought one for myself and when everyone saw how good it was, they all wanted it!  Great invention for relaxing with your tablet in the house.  Not too great for traveling though because it's very bulky and the tablet doesn't fit inside the zipper properly.

I really enjoyed this product for the day I used it but since it wasn't noise isolating/canceling, I had to return them. They securely fit into my ears and provided good sound quality but if I'm going to pay $90 for a pair of headphones, I want them to keep the noise out.

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Question: Then I popped one in my mouth and it tasted like gasoline!

The first few were delicious. Then I popped one in my mouth and it tasted like  gasoline!!!SO disgusting!!! Wth??It took me five minutes of rinsing my mouth out to get the taste out. NEVER AGAIN!!! Hope I don't get sick now

Snug fit, good feel, love it. All my family got them too.

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Question: This is a terrific read, full of insightful examples illustrating why our ...

This is a terrific read, full of insightful examples illustrating why our system is so broken. That is no to disparage the millions of caring, dedicated providers that give it their all. For me, the second part about what you can do about fixing it is woefully depressing since as patients we are powerless.  Even with a single payer system, there needs to be regulatory check to prevent this runaway price gauging, which is something I would like to learn more of about other countries.

Looks pretty BUT When closed it does not shut off iPad therefore battery goes down while it is sitting on the counter. Very frustrating. Just ordered a new case - hopefully this one will be better. Waste of money. :-(

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Question: I installed this in my desktop to hold my media ...

I installed this in my desktop to hold my media collection. It has plenty of space (I'm currently using about half of it) and its worked well so far. I've had no problems with it.

Loved it at first. But after moving it twice it's barely together. The fake screws don't hold and are a waste. If I want to keep it Im going to have to rebuild it with real screws and don't move it ever again.

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Question: Brilliant Design but Know its Limitiations

I agonized over which life jackets to get for our two small bulldogs. We have children and a lake nearby , the dogs sit on the beachy part and want to swim, neighbors retrievers leap in and jump off the dock, one of my dogs trys to follow but just not built for swimming and tires easily : ) Opted for this b/c it holds the dog UP from beneath rather than letting dog sink then has floats on top (like most other models) - these are fantastically bouyant and our dogs are swimming in the lake every day with these, they are light and give a boost from below, keeping dogs upper body out of the water. Dogs definietly feel safe and comfortable, also don't get sand in them when they run on the beach so looks pretty comfy and v. light and not a soggy wet material next to the skin all day. Last week however the bigger bulldog went too far into lake (its deep and reedy at the middle, I told kids to bring him back but he was chasing a floating large ball that wouldn't go in his mouth and kept paddling out - he was never in danger but I thought he'd tire (he's a young dog and not used to this) , my husband rowed out in the canoe to get him : husband leans out of canoe to pull dog in, held him by strap on the top of this floatie, big mistake, it slipped off of course, dog went straight under and didn't surface - hubby leaps in and dives for him, brings bulldog up and treads water while putting dog in canoe then swimming to side - lost glasses and ruined boots but dog safe and happy ! I had done the research and knew you couldn't pull dog by the floatie, he should have got dog in by putting both arms around waist - anyway, don't worry b/c it would not have come off if he hadn't pulled it off by trying to lift dog (so not the floaties fault). I wish it had a handle though - otherwise these are by far the best, also v. comfortable, the outward hound vests rub the dogs and don't promote swimming since dog sinks more. I would buy again and am trying to think of how to attach a handle safely. Also - v. durable, the material is good quality, hasn't rotted and doesn't start to smell bad like the last material one did. If it just had a handle I would give it five stars. BTW, the fit was perfect for both our dogs, we went by weight - you can also adjust - it is hard to tell which is front and which back but if you look carefully you will see the "F" and "B" for each on the jacket.

I use the best page turners for my workout and this one made my grueling hour a breeze.

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Question: The camera lens was great. I used it the same day I received ...

The camera lens was great.  I used it the same day I received it.  It was in great shape, worked perfectly, and was well worth the cost.
PHYSICAL GEOLOGY was in poor shape when it arrived.  It had been heavily and hard used.  For what I paid, it is a questionable expense.
The rating given in describing it was not accurate.  GEOLOGY: A COMPLETE INTRODUCTION and HISTORICAL GEOLOGY were in great shape and well worth the costs.  They exceeded my hopes.

I bought those shoes for by husband and he liked those so much. It was perfect for him and when he wore those he said those are very comfortable.

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Question: Grandson is very happy!

Grandson is very happy!  Playing as often as he can.

This is a novel that makes you appreciate the complexity of human beings and the secrets that people can have even when they live together and seem to have an idyllic life.  One of the things tha continues to strike me about this story is that Shreve has not just had the heroine discover that her beloved husband has had a secret, adulterous life (quite enough to deal with) but has also had her discover that that other life is almost beyond her imagination--in another country, with political overtones.  It strains the reader's understanding as it strains hers. Her discovery of her husband's other family--including children--is something that haunted me for a long time after I finished reading this.
There is also a wonderful new hero here--the investigator sent by the FAA to study the crash is a wonderful, sympathetic, patient character.

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Question: so I can't really say they suck. I can say that you can fit a ...

I use these for chocolate, so I can't really say they suck.  I can say that you can fit a five lettered name on a cupcake with these molds.  It's just that certain letters break every single time I use it.

Poor quality adhesive. I have installed many glass screen protectors and use air gun and screen cleaning solution as part of the install. This one started to lift up after one day.

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Question: The material seemed like it would be exactly what you would want to ...

This wasn't for me, however I was able to check it out when it came in. The material seemed like it would be exactly what you would want to lay in on a hot day. Super soft and cool.

Great fit and support!  I wish it was lined or softer on the inside but this is the way this model comes.

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Question: Hello sleep. My kids stay in bed now until ...

Hello sleep. My kids stay in bed now until the light goes off in the morning (7:30am!!!), and it's glorious!

Stephanie Lisa Tara's, A Moon To Follow, is an excellent embodiment of the human spirit by portraying natural relationships throughout the story. Each character throughout the story is aware of their connection to the environment, and constantly in tune with the feelings of nature, yet some are more keen to nature's needs than others. Tara's insight into the modern day significance of Hawaiian mythology blends effortlessly into the morality of the plot, and more so, the morality of human relationships with sea creatures, specifically sea turtles. By personifying Hawaiian folklore, into tangible themes that can be grasped by the reader, Tara presents the world through the eyes of the Sea, and the reader will feel an obligation to look at how their actions affect nature. These superheroes found in A Moon To Follow are quite extraordinary characters, but unlike Spiderman, these heroes exist in the real world, and this book serves a great purpose by igniting, "the revolution to care".

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Question: For both young and old readers....

These books, the entire collection, are a wealth of information of how self-sufficient previous generations provided for their families, great interviews of farm and country people of days gone by.  My son read everyone he could get his hands on when he was about 13 years old.... Good insight into the 'old ways' and great history of how things are made!

I have bought this style many times and this particular sandal came with what appeared to be two different sizes in the box, and two very different widths. Neither fit as expected, so I returned.  I purchased another pair of the same style and size from a different seller and they fit as expected. I am a huge Naot fan, so I'm not sure what happened with this pair.

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Question: Wow. Awesome speaker.

I love this speaker. Super high quality sound. Everyone that see's it/hears it asked me where I got it.

As noted in The Long Mars, I didn't find this trilogy of tales very enjoyable. It's an easy read, but the premise of the story just didn't engage me the way his Discworld books did. I bought the three books mainly for their sentimental value, as the publication of the first volume seemed to coincide with the announcement that the author had a terminal illness.

It saddens me that there will be no more Discworld tales. The world is a darker place without Sir Terry Pratchett in it.

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Question: Great invention to cut down on oil, very accurate.

This appliance is so wonderful -- love it for avoiding oil in regular frying.  Would recommend to all cooks, not large, does a great job every time.  Tried fries, chicken strips, fish -- all taste just like fried. About one teaspoon of oil or less for all recipes, good recipe book by Brody sold on Amazon.

If you find yourself watching baby Babble, a DVD series with your child wondering what specific activities you're supposed to do and how you're supposed to engage them to encourage speaking, then this is the book for you. The same producers of the DVD series produced this book. In my opinion it's far overdue but I'm glad they did it because they give you specific activities, Specific Instructions and tell you all the materials you need and how to engage your child. It's like having these two ladies who are expert speech therapist in your house. Is this for parents who have children with normal development and no skill issues? Yes absolutely. My daughter started talking at 9 months old because of the baby Babble series and we continue to do the baby Babble series to further her intellectual and speech development.

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Question: Robyn Carr always delivers

This is as good as the other two.  I hope she continues with this town.  The doctor needs to find somebody now.  I think even Rawley should be happy.

The fabric is cheap. It looks like Halloween costume fabric. I guess you get what you pay for.

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Question: Nice but not Footed Pajamas

Bought for my grandfather. They fit as expected and are very soft. Only giving 3 stars because they were not footed as stated. I would return for another product that are actually footed which is what he wanted but he is old fashion so we're keeping them.

Throughout the entire year, this book provides spiritual thoughts, crafted as a conversation from God, that lift one's mind away from our  daily activities. It has become a wonderful contemplative guide for me.  It really is one of a kind that I feel blessed to have discovered.
Don

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Question: Its simple format and colorful pictures make it a favorite.

My two year old great-grandson just loves having this book read to him.  Its simple format and colorful pictures make it a favorite.

I ordered it June 7th and the box was supposed to arrive on June 28th at the latest.  It is now July 3rd and nothing, Amazon simply gives me a on it wasn't in stock they are going to have it to you by July 16th story.  Well, considering I now see these reviews that the boxes aren't even the size they claim.  I would suggest no one waste their time on this or anything else sold by "Home Decorators Collection".

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Question: ... small i got her a small and it fit perfect it was just a little long but since it ...

fit perfectly on my gf and she is very small i got her a small and it fit perfect it was just a little long but since it is 100% cotton it should shrink in the wash.

Some movies (higher volumes) now sound tin-nie... Idk if I have to make some adjustments on my end.  Have to do some research, other than that it was easy to put together and install!

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Question: It felt like a sturdy product and the stitchin was excellent

This item was shipped and delivered in a timely manner. It felt like a sturdy product and the stitchin was excellent.  It fitted my 2013 bmw 750i perfectly, even down to the wheels. I only wish it was water resistant. From it raining and then drying, my car accumulated water circles.

Great scale. I'm using it weigh coins! Gets the job done and has had no issues with my repeated turning on and off. Nice quality.

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Question: Accept no Substitutes

Every season is 5 stars. This show is the benchmark across the board.

From all the negative reviews I've heard, I was hesitant on picking this title up.  I never played the original Xbox version as I still have not gotten used to first person shooters using a control pad; I still prefer a mouse and keyboard.  It installed without a problem and plays flawlessly.  I do have a rather high end system, running a Pentium D 3.0GHz, two ATI x1800 cards in Crossfire mode, and Vista x64.  The mouse and keyboard controls work almost the same as the original Halo version for the PC; there are some differences for dual-wielding of weapons as expected.  On-screen hints tell you which keyboard keys to hit in order to pick up weapons or perform actions as did the original Halo for PC so it's not a direct console port just showing the handheld controller buttons as I may have feared.  However, my two biggest complaints are:

1.  The graphics are slightly worse than the original Halo for PC.  They look a little more "cartoonish" and the colors are somewhat washed out in places.  I'm not sure if it's meant to be this way, or something with my video card drivers is causing this. But overall a step down in realistic quality from the original Halo for PC.

2.  Screen resolution selection only has a few fixed modes to choose from.  Again, the original Halo for PC allowed me to choose most any video mode my card would support, including several 16:10 widescreen modes.  Halo 2 supports just a handful of standard modes, such as 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024, and the only widescreen mode I have access to is a 16:9 resolution of 1280 x 720.  On my 19" widescreen monitor which supports a 16:10 resolution of 1440 x 900, this "blows up" the picture to fill the screen, causing some pixelation, and also leaves me with a "letterboxed" view, with black bars above and below the visible playing field.

Overall, it's not a bad effort.  I wouldn't recommend it if you have an Xbox console to play the original version, but if all you have access to is a PC, or you still haven't gotten used to handheld controllers like myself and prefer the mouse and keyboard, it's worth taking a look at.

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Question: Best replacement filter

Electrolux brand filter and easy to replace. Lasts one year unless you have it running at high level for long periods.

We bought these for my daughters dorm room. She absolutely loves them! She says they're very comfortable to sleep in.

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Question: My granddaughter loved the movie and wanted me to read her this ...

My granddaughter loved the movie and wanted me to read her this book over and over. It was a hit!

Purchased this beautiful noreen to place at my bedroom doorway for privacy and allow my dog to come and go with ease. Very durable fabric, which surprised me, I was expecting a thinner fabric. I have browsed  in many Oriental stores and the norens were very pricey! I will definitely purchase more, possibly for windows.

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Question: Cute shape sorter, wish it was cheaper

My 10month old loves this. She likes holding the shapes and eating them

Came as expected. Great product.

One problem however, having problems charging the phone and determined that the head, not the cord wasn't working. I used another head and it charges fine. A little disappointing that there was this problem but it wasn't the phone.

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Question: and has been one of the best purchases I've made for that little bike

Doesn't fit my Nexus 4, but fits perfectly on my TW200, and has been one of the best purchases I've made for that little bike. With a bigger phone pocket it'd be perfect. For the price, even that complaint doesn't really matter much.
Enough room for some waters and sunglasses.
I store my cargo net, sunglasses, work phone and personal phone, wallet, rain fly, and keys in it. There's still room for more. I love this bag.

It arrived slightly dented, but I pushed the dents out, no big deal. Other than that, it looks great and works well!

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Question: Too Tall for My Little Girl/Doesn't Work for the Plane

First, this is a very well-made carrier. If the size is what you are looking for, you will be happy with this carrier for many years I would think. (I wish the one I'm using now was made as well as the Snoozer!) Why not for me? What didn't work for me is that there is more height to this space than length/width.  My dog isn't tall and doesn't need the extra bulk of the height that this provides.  My dog doesn't ever stand up in her carrier at an angle like the dog in the photo. Also, it's too big to take on the airplane and that's mostly because of the wasted height space.  If it was about half the height, it would have been perfect for us!  We had to return it.

Spiritual seekers - this is it. Out of my relatively large library of Classical and modern Tibetan Buddhist texts and writings by many highly regarded masters, this book and its companion volume provide the most explicit, clearly understandable and profound teachings on Mahamudra and Dzogchen, our 'original mind' in its natural, luminous state. Seeking out and finding our own buddhanature and discovering an unimaginable connection to all, well, words simply fail me. Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche comes as close as allowable to giving the "pointing out" instructions for Mahamudra, without stepping over the line. For that, you simply must have a lineaged personal guru (lama) willing to pass the transmission onto you. To be honest, although I do have a sangha and precious guru, the karmic opportunity to receive pointing out instructions may well not happen in this life. Getting as close to it as possible, has been my goal, rather like searching the world for the rarest seed, to let it fall into the prepared spot I've dug for it. This is the type of book for those who yearn for understanding the very deepest of mysteries within ourselves and our place in the universe as bodhisattvas and Buddhas. So, read a bit, relax, contemplate the words, then meditate on its meaning. Let it sink in so as to develop a thoroughly stable understanding. It's a treasure unlike any other. Sarva mangalam! _()_

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Question: pretty good quality for the price!

I can tell this won't hold up for years, but it's a good quality for the price.  It's very cute and convenient!  Just what I was looking for!

I haven't read one of the Women's murder club in a very long time and really enjoyed being back with the group again. I love Lindsey and her friends. There was a lot going on with the hamburger mystery, the trouble on the cruise and last of all a killer from Lindsey'a past. Wow that was really exciting. I highly recommend you read this book.

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Question: great gun, but has minor flaws

This gun is great fun, and I am having a lot of fun with it. The laser is great for aiming, even if it does show the dot a bit lower than where it is going to shoot. The to main problems are A) The aimer on top of the cocking mechanism gets in the way of cocking the gun, and B) The bullets get jammed a lot. Other than that, it's great!

Great plastic air tubing for the fish tanks ornaments. Works great,no problems at all!

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Question: Well written but not entirely convincing

This is one of those well-written books that provide a fairly comprehensive scan of a key topic.  In this case the topic is why does anything exist since it makes more sense that nothing exists.  Holt travels the world and engages the key living, and dead, thinkers on the issue.  As he does this he develops his own answer to the key question.  Personally, I found his answer less than satisfying.  It felt to me more like a compromise than a conviction.  Nonetheless, I appreciate his willingness to work toward an answer to such a difficult but important question.  Watch his TED talk for a preview.

I enjoyed the book. It really captured the way a child might feel when having to deal with a persistant bully. Many can relate with the fear that causes sleepless nights and knots in the stomach. Happily the story included telling a parent about what's going on and the parent encouraged her to tell the teacher. The only problem is the teacher was never told. Kids need to know to tell an adult. Standing up for yourself is great, but sometimes help is needed. All in all a good story.

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Question: The one case to rule them all.

This phone case is simply brilliant. The case is so slim, it feels like a standard case (without a battery) compared to every other offering out there. The only downside to the case is that you will lose some reception. A very simple fix, just remove the case of you have the need for better reception. I have learned to live with this, as the battery life is the biggest problem I have with the phone, not the one or two bars of reception that I lose with the case installed.
Typical battery gain is 70-80% from 5% when activated. This case is not the best in a lot of ways, but I have tried the Anker, Mophie, Igen, and two others.
  It's sexy. Its smooth. It's sleek, it's small. It feels good. It uses the Lightning cable. This case is just plain right.
Apple should take a serious look at this case, it might even help their product development.

Sensual. Exciting. Unique. The writer's descriptions of the sexual encounters might make you want Devin for yourself. I eat books up, but I've never read such well-detailed sex scenes. You can tell that this author has done his homework and knows which parts of a woman's body are most sensitive and in need of attention. There are some surprises in this story that had my mouth opening in a big "O" expression. Overall, this writer is a welcome addition to African American erotic lit. I'd like some more please. While I was reading, I emailed the author, which is something I have never done before. (0)-(0). I was very impressed at his quick response and cordial demeanor. I'm thirsty for the next book in this series.

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Question: Dumb story with good cgi.

There not much more to say beyond my headline. I mean Brad Pitt against the Zombies is not suspense. Spoiler alert, guess who wins. Edits and camera are too fast.

A fun, gruesome little thriller that recalls Lord of the Flies and The Ruins, with a little bit of Aliens thrown in. Except for a couple missteps toward the end, it was great!

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Question: Great board, but crappy (beyond stupid) shipping

This board was a Christmas gift for my 16 year old nephew.  I had it shipped to my mother who lives in the same city as my nephew. Imagine her surprise and dismay when the board arrived at her house in the product package box and nothing else!  It was not in a shipping box of any kind so everywhere it went everyone could see a dartboard coming through. We were fortunate that, a) the board did not get damaged in the shipping, b) the board was not stolen during shipping, and c) the gift recipient (my nephew) was not at my mother's when it arrived.

My nephew loves the dartboard and is already having fun with it so I am happy about that.  But, I am appalled at the lack of care in the shipping, especially from Amazon. I hope shipping products without proper shipping packages is not the wave of the future. I was extremely disappointed in the shipping of this dartboard.

I do like this little salt holder but there are some caveats. First off, it has no cover. Not a big deal, but the lack of a cover does allow other stuff to get in there if you're not careful. Second, once the salt starts to get low it's difficult to get your fingers in there. Third, I don't like using the spoon because I can't really control how much salt I'm using or sprinkle it effectively. I end up spooning the salt in my hand and then pinching it out from there and tossing what I don't use. Also, the spoon seems like it will break soon - I don't expect I will have it long. Otherwise, it looks really nice and does what it claims to do, just not as utilitarian as I had hoped.

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Question: but like one of the commentators wrote

FIrst, I know little if anything about Ms. Anderson, save the accolades I have read by so-called famous people while perusing trashy articles.  So, I got the DVD at Target because I have put on a lot of weight and need to lose about 30 pounds (yikes!), and since this was a cardio workout, I thought I could get quicker results.  In watching the video and following along, I agree that there is no instruction, but like one of the commentators wrote, who needs an instructor to tell you every step. Her formula is something that is not very complicated (and dare I say, a little Tae Bo-esque at times), so it is NOT hard to follow along. I really don't think most adults NEED an instructor to tell them what to do step-by-step.  If you do, go to a class...I mean really!  Third, I agree that the music sucks, but thanks to my hubby, I have my Dr. Dre Beats wireless headphones and I just jam to that, while watching her "moves".  I get a good workout/sweat, and like another commentator, I did feel the burn the next day.  I am only on my 2nd day with it, but I am going to give it a real good try.  Hopefully, I can comment again and write "I lost 30 pounds with Tracy"!

A modern view of the relationships of not only second wives and their men, but the social changes in China affecting the family structure. Conflict exposed between ancient traditional family structure and the modern world as influenced by Communist ideals as they are being transformed by post Communist capitalism and wealth. Compelling stories, well written, and mostly smooth flowing from beginning to end.

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Question: A Well-Researched and Engrossing Suspense Thriller

Eliza Blake is the host of the morning television show "KEY to America." She and her crew of investigative reporters are known for their curiosity and ability to uncover mysteries. Eliza has been invited to an exclusive and unusual party at the home of her wealthy and well-known friends Valentina and Innis Wheelock, who live in an upscale part of town called Tuxedo Park. The party is designed to celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Innis's favorite saint.

Towards the end of the evening, Innis is found dead in the conservatory, the victim of an apparent suicide. But he didn't just kill himself; he used a most gruesome method to end his life. He pierced his hands, his feet and his sides with a knife, in the same spots Jesus' body was pierced during the crucifixion and in the same manner St. Francis of Assisi was marked, in a pattern known as stigmata.

Before killing himself, Innis has a conversation with Eliza. He tells her, "I've hurt many people, damaged them, ruined them along the way. Now it's too late to take those things back." When Eliza asks him what he means and why he's telling her this, he answers, "You care about right and wrong. And, you'll do what needs to be done." Just a few hours later, Innis's lifeless body is discovered. There's apparently no murder to be solved as it is quite clear he committed suicide. But what was the reason? Why did he choose such an unusual method for doing so? And why did he tell Eliza that she would "do what needs to be done"?

Innis was a great lover of puzzles, and enjoyed creating and solving them. After his last visit to Rome, he had his house completely remodeled in a markedly Roman style, with fountains, porticos and an aviary added to enhance the Greek theme, and called it Pentimento. Hidden in various locations throughout the house are clues to the reason for his suicide. The first one is discovered after a close inspection of the death scene.

As Eliza and her friends solve the puzzles, they find secrets to Innis's past that reveal more details about the tragedy. But while they are doing this, the story then becomes a murder mystery, as several people are killed by someone who is determined that the truth never be revealed.

DYING FOR MERCY is the third book by Mary Jane Clark to feature Eliza Blake as the lead character (the previous two are WHEN DAY BREAKS and IT ONLY TAKES A MOMENT). She wisely chooses the historic setting of Tuxedo Park, New York, as the centerpiece for her latest thriller --- and she knows of what she writes: "I grew up not far from Tuxedo Park. As kids, we would drive by the entrance and I wondered what was behind the security walls. I knew there was wealth involved, but I didn't know much else. Then, a few years ago, I was invited to speak at a luncheon at the Tuxedo Club. What I saw inside the park gates took my breath away."

In Tuxedo Park the rich and famous live side by side with the not so rich and famous. Here you can find both ornate mansions and modest houses, a clubhouse (to which many of the not so rich and famous wish they belonged), a lake, and lonely countryside lanes. Clark uses this landscape very effectively in her telling of the story and in her characters' unraveling of the clues.

DYING FOR MERCY is a well-researched and engrossing suspense thriller bound to make numerous appearances on bestseller lists. This was my first Eliza Blake novel, and I'm looking forward to more adventures featuring this smart, tough protagonist.

  --- Reviewed by Christine M. Irvin

I love time travel stories, but it can be notoriously difficult to sustain the time travelling concept and still be a good story.  This seemed to be a cute and playful story line, but the writing was uneven and the story just didn't hold my interest.

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Question: CAGED.BLACK seal of approval

I own CAGED.BLACK the designer fight fashion brand and we always carry tons of copic markers and fine liners and pencils to lay down our latest designs the trouble is these art materials cost around 60 a set and trying to carry everything together buts would go walkabout.

Now with this case I can fit everything and I mean everything in and whether I'm flying to another country on a plane in the studio wherever I have all the tools I need to laid down our usual CAGED designs.

Excellent and what I have been looking for for a long long time

I had a cake pan like this for years. The old one finally died out & was happy to replace it with a new one.

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Question: Jennifer Coolidge shines in a lackluster film

The film itself is what you would call a POS. Too many parodies that lose sight of the actual story and rely far too much on gross out humor. Only this film is more gross in its obnoxiousness than sight gags. However the one shining point that saves this film is Jennifer Coolidge as the Streisand send-up Jewish mother. The woman could be hilarious as a funeral.

Durable. Sounds Great. Charges my battery. Wish there was two charging ports instead of one. Audio controls are a bit complicated for a job site radio in my opinion.

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Question: These curtains were excellent and worked immediately

Purchased these curtains to assist keeping out the heat in a room full of windows. These curtains were excellent and worked immediately. The fabric was soft and created a modern appeal I was looking for. One curtain had a dark dirt spot when pulled from the package but it wiped right off.

The only reason I didn't give this a five star is because the entire bar and handle assembly are considerably off center, but it doesn't effect the operation.  This is a wonderful stepper at such an affordable price.  I bought it to keep at the office to get myself back in shape, and keep my burn going throughout the day.  It's small enough and light enough to move around with no problem!!  I want another one!!!

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Question: Scott Pratt, don't write any more books like this.

I read everything Scott Pratt has on Amazon, I believe, and that's why I read this. I do appreciate his disclaimer that this is a different kind of book, not a Joe Dillard book, because that's honest.
As for the story itself, it didn't ring true. For example, we are told that the old man who is the benefactor of the home sexually abuses one of the boys regularly on his monthly visits; however, the resident adult caretakers are treated as sympathetic characters. I don't think you can have it both ways, UNLESS you explicitly address the paradox between their (somewhat) nurturing behavior, and their passive endorsement of the molestation. The old man, in particular, is given a paternal role. How can he be a father figure who allows his sons to be sexually molested by another man? Such action is not unknown, BUT it manifests in other ways, and that doesn't happen in this story.
One of the things that makes the Joe Dillard stories beautiful is his devotion to his wife, who is stricken with cancer. In everything that happens to Joe, in every plot line, he is humanized because of his love for his wife. In this story of Randall, we might have a description of how a child is turned into a sociopath, but that's about it.
This doesn't come across to me as a life story; it comes across as unrelated events, which just happened. They don't fit together. The one unifying theme is this: don't let them run over you. Fight back. Okay, I will follow that advice: Scott Pratt, don't write any more books like this. I'm not going to put up with it. My review is my fighting back.

I've been given the chance to say what I think about this book at the blog of "On Being," the public radio show hosted by Krista Tippett,.  Here's the link to my post: http://www.onbeing.org/blog/a-faith-of-lived-experience-and-inwardness-bieke-vandekerckhoves-the-taste-of-silence/7905.

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Question: Good reel for the money.

Reel works well and is a great alternative to a more expensive brand. Only wish is that it had a palm fender. Have ordered other Fiblink inline reels and have been satisfied.

Having seen fellow camping friends of ours with the wash and drain dish tub who recommended it I thought it was worth ordering.

We have a travel trailer with a double fiberglass sink.  This little tub fits great in the larger side and certainly conserves on the amount of water needed.  The drain is a bonus too.  I recommend it to anyone who camps whether it be in a tent or RV.

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Question: Vatican Knights....a cliff hanger

Vatican Knights kept me guessing through an interesting set of plot turns that led many places.  However, it seemed a bit contrived.

Delivery was prompt, and the cinnamon tastes good.

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Question: Great socks! They stretch out a little

Great socks!  They stretch out a little, but that's expected given the material.  Would buy again!

First of all, I love everything else that I have read by this author. My complaint is about the dialogue. It was stilted and seemed like an outline that needed to be backfilled.  The only real relationship was between the mother and baby-who was constantly being nursed through the whole story-at the dinner table, during explosions etc-got a little old.

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Question: The most frustrating thing I've ever spent money on

It seems like a direct copy+paste design from Dyson's wireless vacuum, but this is no quality machine. I actually do hate this machine, as obnoxious as that seems. Below are all the cons I've discovered:

-It's a pain to store and bring out. Unless you drill holes in your wall, storing this like a normal stand up vac means getting on your knees to wrap the cord from top to bottom. The motor hangs on a hook at the bottom, and because it cannot be unplugged, you'll need to unravel the entire cord before each use. Once I put it away, I do not want to bring it out again for a while.
-Because the entire 30-foot long cord is unraveled behind you, managing this is half the job. It will get in your way and you constantly need to grab it and throw it behind you again. The ribbed cord also makes it very easy to cling onto and grab objects in your house, creating even more mess and constant interruption.
-The vacuum head likes to stick up at an angle at times (it was designed for those weirdos in the promo videos trying to vacuum their drapes and ceiling fans with it), so you need to constantly jiggle it to convince it to lay flat again.
-Did I mention there's no way of standing it up when in use? It's so top heavy, you need to constantly have a hold of it or it will fall hard on the ground. So if you need to move furniture around when vacuuming, it's a chore to rest it down gently and pick it up every time.
-Also, this thing can barely suck up kitty litter off of tile. Bits of paper or tiny refuse is impossible, so you can equate the suction power to an old school Dust Buster.
-No dust cup means dragging the entire unit, with the cord, over to the trash.

Just save up for a better machine.

I absolutely loved this book. I liked it better than Twilight! It has a lot of twists and turns and Jen always manages to put the most beautiful love stories in her books. Jen is a really talented author and I can't wait until the next book in the series comes out. I could not put this book down.

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Question: A quick read, but not her best

I've read almost all of Danielle Steel's books and I don't think I've ever bought one brand new.  I usually get them at Half Price Books for $2-$4.  This one caught my eye at the store when it first came out and after reading the summary in the back cover, I bought it.

Its a quick read, I got through it in only a few days.  Its a more diverse storyline than she's presented in the past, but the ending just wasn't believable.  Most of Steel's books end with a "happy ending" and although most of us want that, sometimes it just doesn't make sense.  The "meat and potatoes" of this book revolves around the tragedy that befalls a once-wealthy family.  The introduction of the 'bad guys', the buildup of the plot, the execution and then finally the resolution.  It seems that with 100 pages to go, Steel wants to toss in a romance.  Doesn't work!

She doesn't build the romance at all, not in a believable way anyway.  It seems one minute she's talking about a cop who's been with his wife for 17 years and "he'll never leave her" and the next thing you know...a week later he's in love with someone else!

Didn't like the ending, doesn't make sense.  This book could have taken about another 100 pages to draw that out, and that's something we didn't need.  Wait for it in the bargain bin.

I typically wear pants with 34" to 36" waist size and the XL size fits perfect. Excellent price for these good quality cycling shorts - very comfortable, too.

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Question: Warning! Poor lower drainage plug design.

Using the unit appropriately in cooling mode, the lower drain plug FELL out, allowing water to drip out and warp our hardwood floors. This rubber stopper is very poorly designed, with a "leash" attached to a nearby screw. The rubber leash seems inside-out, creating a bit of traction that encourages the plug to pop out. In my photo, I've exaggerated the angle of the leash to easily visualize, but it is hard to get a good angle with it no matter what you do. I'd recommend releasing this from the screw to remove this traction. PS it does cool the room, but that's to be expected, so not upgrading to 2 stars...

These slippers were well reviewed by other buyers so I thought I'd give them a try.  Big mistake.  They are poorly made and the seams at the back started to give way after just two weeks of minimal indoor wear.

The insoles do not have much cushioning and the bottom sole is covered by a flimsy fabric that shreds and begins to fall off almost immediately.

I highly recommend that you do not purchase this item.  I was unable to return them because I had worn them - even if only briefly.  The only option the seller or the manufacturer offered was a replacement pair.  No thanks - I don't need two pairs of low-quality slippers.

Buyer beware!

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Question: The case itself is pretty decent and solid

The case itself is pretty decent and solid. It protects the phone well, but it does reduce my signal. I had full signal and then added the case and it dropped by about half.

hello folks
i bought this light not knowing any thing about it or where is it made but i made some searches about good flashlights with reasonable prices for the flashlight and the batteries i came up with TK40 so i bought it and shipped it over seas .
when i first tried it i was impressed with the amount of light that it gives and every body who sow this light was impressed too then i took it for a field test i went for duck hunting with my friends i sat on one side of a big swamp and my friend sat on the other side he was near 300-400 yards away when it got dark i turned the flashlight to see if he was still there and saw him perfectly he was blind by the light and shouted to move the light away i new then that this light is very powerful i started looking around at knight at the mountains and in the water i was so amazed i used many flash lights such as mags and sure fire they are so expensive and they are no compare for this light this one is the king what i also like to say .
1- this light uses 8 AA batteries i used rechargeable  ones and it worked perfect and it worked for long time .
2- the price is 1/3 of the surefire
3- the AA batteries  are much cheep and you can find them at any sore and you can use rechargeable or alkaline or any kind you can find and the light will work perfect to the end with out fading or dimming .
4- it is well constructed it fell many times from me and still worked with out complaining
5- this flashlight hase four modes each mode has a strobe and the beam is focused so you can't change it .
this is the good stuff
the only bad thing i notes is that the batteries move inside the light that would make some sound when you are walking but can be resolved with some tape ore a piece of paper and the light is pretty heavy with 8 batteries and it is made in china.. .
other than that this light is perfect and i will buy more of it and would recommend it to any one who is looking for a good flashlight hope this helped you decide what flashlight you want to buy

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Question: Saunders has crafted a vivid collection of stories that will stay with the reader for a long time...

CIVILWARLAND IN BAD DECLINE, George Saunders 1996 masterful collection of six short stories and a novella, is a brilliant, creative and imaginative assemblage of pseudo-dystopian stories by the award-winning author best known for TENTH OF DECEMBER. The key word to his work is imaginative, creating stories of relatable characters in odd and often unsettling situations. My favorite, The 400-Pound CEO, is about Tim, an obese employee of Human Raccoon Recovery, a business that promises humane removal of raccoons, but in reality buries them in a Lyme pit behind the office. The pathos of the obese is a clichéd theme, but in Saunders hand it takes on a somber, disturbing slant, with the nastiness of his co-workers going above and beyond any realistic cruelty. When a co-worker goes out with him to win a bet to be seen with him in public, Saunders breaks not just Tims heart but the readers as well. Downtrodden Mary is narrated by an older lady who works at an odd museum, complete with pickled babies and fairy tale castles. Offloading for Mrs. Schwartz enters the realm of sci-fi, with Saunders describing the world of virtual reality, where you can take someones memories from them and sell them to the highest bidder. The Wavemaker Falters concerns a man at a water-park who accidently killed a young boy in the wavemaking machine whos being cuckolded by his boss. The crowing jewel is a slim novella that takes place in a dystopian future where the country is divided between the Normals and the Flawed, individuals with some form of birth defect. The flawed narrator, who has clawed feet, takes the reader on a harrowing journey from New York to New Mexico, dodging slave traders (the Flawed are slaves and the 13th Amendment has been repealed), disgruntled hobos, cruel pimps and Normals with questionable parenting advice. Saunders doesnt explain everything, leaving the reader to imagine the scary future, where selling raccoons (again raccoons!) on a stick with a lemon wedge passes for gourmet food. From a brothel in a burnt out Safeway to a slavers pit behind the Wendys, Saunders creativity and heart takes flight as Cole crosses the country in peril to rescue his sister, remembering how the two came to be parentless in the first place. Saunders has crafted a vivid collection of stories that will stay with the reader for a long time after the cover is shut and the book is wedged back on the shelf.

How refreshing it has been to find a volume dedicated to the Basketmaker/Pueblo I time periods, because they are so seldom addressed and for those of us working in the field, it is really helpful.  Case in point relates to the existence of Dance Plazas, and how they can be distinguished.  Dance Plazas are something few of us get to find, much less recognize and this is the first volume I have located that deals with these early, unique archaeological features.  Thanks

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Question: Good mystery, liked the time period

Johnny tries to think of a way to make money when the landlord raises the rent but he causes problems with his scheme. When the local doctor and his wife leave town, Johnny's mom is out of a job. When the doctor is found murdered Johnny's mom becomes the only suspect because of what others perceive of odd behavior. Now it is up to Johnny and Mr. Hutchinson to clear his mother.

I enjoyed this book. Johnny tries his best to help out but it does not work out as he planned. When his mother is accused of murder, no one will listen to him or believe in her innocence. Johnny has to deal with a lot of garbage. I like that it is set in the late 1920's. The period comes through very well. A lot was happening in the world that affected Johnny and his mother. I learned more about this period.

I figured out why the murder was committed but not who until it was explained at the end. The mystery kept my interest. The secondary characters were interesting. Some I disliked. Others I liked. I will be reading more of this author

good set of logs for the kids. Overall quality is decent, some of the pieces in mine are even made from oak. I have a couple issues with the set though: First is there are WAY to many small pieces and WAY to few larger ones. Also needs some different roof pieces so you can mix and match with larger / smaller roofs.

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Question: "Hi! This is radio station D.O.R.M., broadcasting 'live' from the basement of the Science building."

Released by MCA Records in 1985, Cheech & Chong's GET OUT OF MY ROOM (MCA-5640) is nominally the soundtrack to a running gag music video that's very different from this record. Both do however give a final bow to some of their old characters before the two funnymen went their separate ways.

Cheech Marin directed the 53 minute film and also dominates here. Tommy Chong seems content with playing variations of his laid-back "Man" character.

"SIDE" NOTES--

ONE -- 1.) "Boss" take-off has an L.A. Mex/Am slant. 2.) Campus D.J. with a speech impediment argues with his board op about what records they'll broadcast on a closed-circuit radio show. 3.) Chong leaves messages during this answering machine song. 4.) Accountant from Wisconsin meets "Mr. Brownstain" at a Japanese restaurant. 5.) More college D.J. silliness. 6.) Cheech has a phone chat with an unheard girl above a very electronic music backing. 7.) Sign-off.

TWO -- 1.) Blind Melon Chitlin's cover of the Muddy Waters classic, Takes 179 and 180. / Tyrone Shoelaces (of "Basketball Jones" fame) does a fey falsetto version. 2.) Liverpool's own Ian Rotten gives a guitar lesson to an idiot who electrocutes himself on a shorted-out synthesizer. 3.) and 4.) A 5 AM phone call to the Hollywood star. 5.) "Juan Likehell, your Southern California Coyote dealer." 6.) Stupid McCupid and Early Wynn's news show leads with the music lesson tragedy. 7.) "The very first heavy metal snuff tune."

SIDE ONE
[4:51] Born In East L.A.
[2:40] Dorm Radio I
[6:22] I'm Not Home Right Now
[3:53] Sushi Bar
[2:09] Dorm Radio II
[3:34] Love Is Strange
[1:09] Dorm Radio III

SIDE TWO
[5:35] I'm a (Modern) Man
[4:37] The Music Lesson
[0:48] The Stupid Early Show
[0:30] Warren Beatty
[1:19] Juan Coyote
[3:34] Radio News
[4:04] Get Out Of My Room

TOTAL TIME: 45:05

I bought this bag with the thought that it could act like the ONA bag. It does not. This bag is so narrow with any padding in place, that if you think you can put a 3/4 camera in with a small lens---you cannot. Unless you do not mind constant pressure against the lens. Lens up is also not possible. If they had made the bag 1 and 1/2 inch wider it would work. Pay more. Buy an ONA on Amazon and you and your camera will be happier.

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Question: This set has the edge over similar knives

We've bought several sets of knives over the years. These are by far the best. They are sturdy, the handle has a texture that allows for a firm grip, the blade is decorated, the edge is quite sharp. Each cuts well without feeling unduly heavy and they cover a variety of situations through the different sizes.

Very helpful and courteous.  Will take the time to guide you for your issue.  I will definitely do business with Tom from now on for my gadgets needs.  Thanks Tom.

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Question: Great Size and Product

I was asked to make cookies for a birthday party and I had to find a Mickey Mouse cookie cutter.  Well out of looking at all of them I came across this one.  These were great!  They cut great and are rather comfortable.  The black and red part is just plastic but its better then just metal.  I would highly recommend these to anyone.

Although one of a series of scholarly collections addressing various critical parts of the Book of Acts of the Christian canon, the work stands on its own, and can serve as a quick reference. The collected essays are big on historical geography, leaving Saul/Paul for another volume. I missed more treatment of Rome, but there is another entire volume for that.

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Question: my first was purchased in May of 2014 and it worked great until my wife lost it on a trip this ...

This is my second power bank from Lumsing, my first was purchased in May of 2014 and it worked great until my wife lost it on a trip this summer. They are light, sleek and hold a charge very well. This newer model also has two fast charging USB ports that provide  2.1v. I am very happy with the price and size of this model, and they are now more stylish with two tone designs.

I am often on the road for business or taking a weekend trip with the Grandkids, having a portable power bank really puts me at easy that I will not run out of juice with my cell phone, headset and iPad.

I highly recommend these Power Banks!!

Works great daughter loves however she managed to break the lady bug off after a month of use and the battery died too. Over all I would still recommend daughter loved

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Question: Quickie flush works great

This Camco product is precisely what we needed for our RV.  Installed before our first RV trip.  Our first dump and clean out as a breeze.  Camco makes some great products!!  Good price too!

Ok for kids to play with, but remember this is just a toy and sounds are very distorted. I bought this because my grandkids were using flat stones for "cell phones". This was close to what they were trying to do and is a good toy. If you buy this, make sure the kids play outside with it. The distortion is nerve wracking  but the kids like it.

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Question: Quirky, humourous and disturbing novel about marriage.

If you don't fancy the idea of marriage (just now or ever) yet you have friends/relatives urging you to do so, seemingly for the sake of it, then give them a copy of this book and ensure that they read it.
If this doesn't change their minds, then you may want to dig that 'mad-money' out from the mattress and run like hell.
This is one of those books where the conclusion is at the beginning, with the remainder of the book detailing the events that led up to the climax of the story.
The book describes the events leading up to the wedding of Solomon Beneviste and Allison Pennybaker. He is Jewish and she is Catholic, which is where the problems begin - not for them, but for their respective families.
It is written as a set of short chapters, each being an excerpt from the diary of one of the three women in the book (the bride, her mother and the grooms mother). Someone (the author? the publisher?) decided to allocate a different typeface to alternate chapters, so it is obvious when there is a change of narrator.
Like all good books, this one makes you think - who exactly benefits from the large and elaborate weddings that are organized for those couples who choose a 'traditional' marriage ceremony?
A quirky book and nothing like the other book of his that I have read (Hell on Wheels), but an interesting read nonetheless. The short chapters also ensure that it is easy to pick up and put down at short notice.

The Cecilio CVA-400 arrived promptly as indicated.  Out of the box it's a gorgeous student instrument.  It came already set up, required a bit of tuning otherwise perfect condition.  You cannot beat this purchase for the beginning student or adult just starting out.  An upgrade on the bow will be needed in the future but for now the bow that came with it will work very well,  The case is lightweight, sturdy but not a hard case.  All in all I am very well pleased with this choice.  This is my second Cecilio instrument (flute is first) and I am extremely please with the quality of both instruments.  I am suspicious of certain reviews from "band instructors" which I suspect to possibly be music store owners who do not want online retailers encroaching on their territory.  Read those with a jaundiced eye.  This was an excellent purchase and the right decision for me.

10/11-16 - This addition is for those of you who wonder how it holds up after the initial purchase. I have now had this Viola for a while and my opinion of it has not changed.  I have been taking lessons and my instructor was very impressed with this Viola and was absolutely surprised when I told him that I had purchased it on Amazon and for what price.  It stays in tune and has a really good sound and also it just looks great.  I have received a number of compliments on the look of this instrument.  All in all, for those who are considering this as a student instrument, it was a really great purchase.
8/1/17 - additional update:  I have now had this Viola for a little over 1 year and continue to have great success with it.  I have now upgraded the strings to D'addario Pro Arte strings.  The strings that come with this viola last around one year before 1 or more start to have an "off" sound--not quite in tune with a bit of buzz.  I would suggest, when purchasing this viola, that you take it to a luthier to have the bridge adjusted.  I found out that my bridge was a bit to high.  It was not quite the shape of a viola bridge, i.e, curved enough to decrease the effects of constant double stops (playing two strings at the same time due to both being at the same level).  Beyond that issue, which i spent a while compensating for thus my suggestion to get that bridge looked at and taken care of immediately after purchase, I have had no other problems.  Again my pegs are not slipping and the strings that came with it were perfect for a years worth of use.  HTH.
8/1/17 - My response to someone who had true concerns and criticism of Cecilio (Mass produced) instruments: "The Luthier did not say that the instrument was perfect and they absolutely understood that it was a cheap instrument. That being said what they meant that for the price their expectation was that it would be much worse off than it was. I've had mine for a year now and yes the bridge required adjustment and I have just changed strings (the originals lasted a year). With the bridge and strings changes it still (for a beginner) is not a bad instrument. Will I spend well over the price of the viola to make further adjustments to get it to sound like a Strad? No. When I get better and feel that I'm at a point where a much better instrument is required I will then purchase my second instrument from a Luthier. I do recognize the value of their expertise. That being said...if you are itching to start learning to play and you really cannot afford to buy or rent an instrument from a Luthier you may not go wrong with one of these instruments. From some of the reviews it might be a crap shoot.

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