Question: It's pretty much what I expected

Well I got my hat today.  It took about a week from order date to arrival.  Not exactly Prime speed but not a problem for me.  The hat wasn't exactly an emergency order.  It's pretty much what I expected.  Crushable felt and it said it practically laughs at water on the tag.  It's not raining today so I stuck it under the tap for a while and it certainly seems to shed water well.  This should make a great 3 season hat for fall / winter / early spring in either snow or rain.

Looks.....it's a nice deep black felt with a fabric hatband that has a bow on the left side and a little Scala pin.  The hatband is barely visible which I like.  The felt is no fur felt but it feels very nice for a wool felt hat.  It's thin but that's what you want in a crushable hat.  The 2.5 inch brim is perfect in my opinion.  Big enough so that water doesn't run down your neck but not so big that it looks like a cowboy hat.  The brim is turned down all around which looks OK to me.  It's too soft and flexible or a snap brim which is the tradeoff you make for a crushable water repellant hat that doesn't take up much space.

Fit.....my usual size in a hat is 7 3/8.  I ordered the Large and it's pretty loose.  I think I could have gone with a medium.  But again it's a tradeoff.  This Large sits all the way down on my head (warmth) and won't give me hat hair.  But the medium would probably stay on better in a windstorm.  I'll likely have to hold onto this Large in a wind.  I thought about returning it but decided I like not having hat hair.

My use.....I'm planning on combining this hat with a new lightweight black wool / cashmere blend overcoat that is also water resistant as my fall and winter go to protection in rain and snow.  I think it'll be a lot more stylish than a raincoat and I hate carrying around a huge golf umbrella.  For a professional environment where I'm in a suit every day I think this will look better and free up my hands while I'm walking.  And I won't have to worry about forgetting the umbrella or lugging it around after it stops raining.  Even with jeans, the hat / coat combo should look nice going out for dinner or a movie.

Very disappointed. No joke, within five minutes of giving it to my dog, it was deflated and he managed to chew a huge hole into it.

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Question: Beautiful, Zen and Unique

I love this animal totem coloring book.  What a great idea to inform AND provide art therapy at the same time. Her work is really unique and beautiful.  And aside from Vickie's artwork, she is also a great tarot/astrologer - check out her monthly readings, etc. as the Rock and Roll Prophetess.  I find her very grounded, and uncannily intuitive.

cute, bought only because I was buying other 2 with girl with chickens.  Makes a cute trio set.  GREAT packaging it came in.  very well made and good detail on item too! Would recommend.

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Question: I love my pajama jeans because after you wash them they ...

I love my pajama jeans because after you wash them they just keep getting softer and really comfortable. Since I am a larger person I really appreciate that. Thank you for my jeans. W. S.

Cell-phone pocket is great (I use it for my ipod classic) and my wallet fits well in the rear pocket. the front pockets are a little tight as they sit a little high, but overall they fit well, aren't baggy in the leg or crotch, and have held up.

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Question: ... the price it gets the job done and looks good from a distance

A bit clunky and cheap looking but for the price it gets the job done and looks good from a distance!

It served my purpose, was sent in a timely manner and I was very happy with it,.

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Question: Good price for this product and has already brought hours ...

Good price for this product and has already brought hours of fun for my son and his friends when they play.

Fantastic hubby loved it and is relucent to pack it up from under the Christmas tree.  Bought much joy and works as promised.
Arrived earlier than anticipated and freight rate was reasonable.

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Question: i use this book as a reference for living life ...

i use this book as a reference for living life. I refer to it often to review the principles. I give it a "6".

I can't wait for my next Paris trip.  I am marking my map and filling my little Moleskine notebook with many of the walks.  Great travel book.

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Question: Great true story telling with a motivational challenge

The Unexpected Adventure: combines great story telling (true stories) with a motivational challenge to be a witness for Christ in every day living. Within each story you begin to understand what it really means to both give and accept the unconditional love of Christ in every day circumstances. Most of all it helped me to realize that rarely, if ever, will a single appointment with another person, planned or unplanned, will end with that person accepting Christ. To paraphrase a great saying in the book, "You can be a link in the long chain of events that brings a person to Christ." by being obedient every day.

A must read for every Christian who thinks you must have an arsenal of knowledge or be a super Christian before you can begin to share Christ with others.

My 6 year old loves these books!  I love that a colorful, nonfiction series about changemakers is available for my little girl.  Her teacher has read them aloud to her class as well.

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Question: A better and easier way to barbecue.

I just used the Gorilla Grill Mat for the first time. What a wonderful item. Hardly any clean up. No scrapping the grill. Just remove the mat and clean with soap and water. I'm ready for the next barbecue. Thank you very much.

The only thing you'll ever need for your TV. Cancel cable, who needs a smart TV, this has everything you didn't know you always wanted. I am hooked!

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Question: Excellent replacement knob

Sticks to mirror door and has not failed yet. Also shows no sign of becoming loose. Looks great.

blends right in with the original color of the plastic and does it's job fine, can't complain.

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Question: Comparison of three mandala books

I love mandalas and was looking for some designs to transfer for different art projects. Although coloring has some great benefits in reducing stress and focusing attention, I prefer to have more tangible results from my art time so I like to paint on bags or rocks or something other than paper.

I agreed to give a review and received free downloads of the kindle versions of three adult coloring books by Coloring Therapist : Floral Mandalas, Beautiful Mandalas, and Kaleidoscope Mandalas.

Of the three, I like the Kaleidoscope Mandalas book best. It is very intricate with some star patterns and appears to have a bit of a Celtic influence. I like that it is symmetric with a combination of organic and geometric lines.

The Floral Mandalas are more organic. They look like large flowers with leaf and petal shapes included in the circular mandalas.  There is a combination of pages with some being more time consuming than others.

The Beautiful Mandalas book has mostly circular patterns. Several of the pages are less intricate with more open spaces. These look more like the traditional patterns you find on printed tapestries.

Very disappointed at how flimsy the covers were. The paper was so thin it would rip from the spiral just turning the page.

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Question: The bands appear short, however I recommend attaching the 'ankle straps' to the 'door anchor' and then clip on bands.

The Exercise Latex Resistance Bands are of great quality. This product comes with a compact bag for easy transport. Great for keeping in shape when traveling.

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Question: Enlightening and educational.

A must read for all who seek redemption. If you are looking for "truth" this is for you. So much easier to read on my kindle than a paperback book.

Was not aware that this was in fact the genealogy of a particular family and not of mine..  The more historical informarion I could have found in other material.  It did however make informative reading.

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Question: and I still like the story

First science fiction book I read, and I still like the story.

What's to dislike? This was a real page turner (or in my case, a Kindle tapper).  I can't wait for the next book.

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Question: Don't waste your time or money!

These stands are for speakers with a very small footprint. They may have worked IF the top section was the same or similar dimension as the base. When I contacted the company to inquire about the possibility of them selling two bases to replace the too small top pieces, I was asked many questions about why I wanted what I wanted and given advise I wasn't seeking. In the end, they wouldn't sell me the pieces I wanted. Don't waste your time with this chip/press-board product or the company that makes them! Did I mention that their technical support / customer service support staff leaves a lot to be desired??

I thought on the whole this book is pure HORSES***, , I then read about the author and what a crook he was,,explained my deep thoughts that this guy is a liar. Very repetitive keeps saying you are what you think you are.  Well I think this author is Full of Crap. Anyone who thinks this book is the end all brilliant masterpiece is ONE WEAK INDIVIDUAL.  WHAT A LOAD OF DUNG.I invite you all that gave 5 star reviews to GOOGLE MICHAEL A.SINGER FRAUDULENT, ,it will tell just what he did . He has a FRAUDULENT SOUL.

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Question: A  Kill-or-be-killed civil war

Fouad Adjami has enlightened us on the religio-ethnic components of the Syrian rebellion and why Bashar Assad may have no choice but a kill-or-be-killed civil war .

Any Means Necessary (a Luke Stone Thriller-Book #1) If you are into espionage thrillers, this is one of the best I have read. Luke Stone is not James Bond for the 21st Century. But he cares about his country above everything else. Rules and Laws will not keep him from doing his job of protecting our way of life. I highly recommend reading this to gain insight into the threats against our country.

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Question: Beautiful Sturdy Bad ass case!

I have experience with X-Doria and I really have nothing bad to say about the case or even the customer support for the brand. It's a solid super sturdy case and will keep the beauty of the iPhone in tact.

Looks amazing inside and out. SUPER heavy especially if you have liquid cooling so not great if you LAN a lot. Easy to install a GTX 1060 6GB. Cable management is super easy in this thing.

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Question: This was kind of a dissapointment as a pick up of the Study series

This was kind of a dissapointment as a pick up of the Study series. It felt kind of flat, but I do still love the characters so it was worth the read. I just wish the characters were a bit more themselves. And I wish there weren't long bits just explaining what happened in the previous books. I just wanted to say "Yes, I know. I read them. That's why we're here." It wasn't just offhanded references, but full blocks of nothing but exposition. The ending did have me all excited though, so I guess I'm reading the next book. I kind of wish it had just stayed a trilogy. The first 3 books were tight and well-written. My favorite books.

First of all let me say I love Elise and her Blackwood series, with that being said I just couldn't get into this book. Mostly I think that is on me not on her, as I'm not a fan of short stories but I thought I would try. That being said I think I would have liked all of these stories had they been full length, I just felt that they were too short even for short stories.

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Question: Looks good works great

Nice looking hose caddy that winds up easily. I really like the extra storage area up top where I store nozzles and hose guards.  Would recommend

Does what it says.  Easy to install and remove.

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Question: Save time with perfect color

Color & fit perfect, held up under washing... Will buy a 2nd set!

Not only does it look nice on the counter but the design is great when using, does not make my hands hurt!!!

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Question: Wonderful lounge pants

Love love love these pants. They came in a nifty little bag and included a surprise! They fit exactly as I expected and wanted them to add the fabric is very soft. Highly recommend.

Bought these after my wife accidentally left my same pair of trunks in the washer and dryer with one of her lipsticks. I liked these so much that I ordered the same pair. These are comfortable and trendy.

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Question: Has cute songs, but the three "cars" are either ...

Has cute songs, but the three "cars" are either too loose, or too tight for my toddler to use them. The engine is the only one he plays with.

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Paperback. Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 inches. 20 full page, single sided illustrations. Non-perforated pages. Glue bound on left. Paper weight 60#, medium. Good for all skill levels. Includes color test pages.

The Cuties are back in all their delightful, charming playfulness. Volume 3 includes 20 hand drawn,  original illustrations.  This images vary in detail and have plenty of open spaces, making this a great book for those with vision or dexterity issues.

You can use most coloring medium on this, but make sure to use blotter pages when using markers to prevent bleed through damage. If using watercolor or other wet media, I recommend to copy to heavier weight paper. This is normal for this weight of paper.

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Question: Works on ASUS Rampage V Exteme after BIOS update

I had to do a bios update to get these recognized properly on my motherboard so if you are doing an upgrade you might want to keep your old RAM around so that you can do the same before installing these.  I'm using the ASUS Rampage V Extreme (non-USB3.1) board and it's stable after the BIOS update and using the correct timings from the SPD read out.  I bought these so that I can run multiple VMs and other high memory usage software.

I can only use ONE stick at a time.  Both sticks work, but only one at a time.  My fault, this unit wasn't listed on the QVL, I called Kingston and they said it should work.  It didn't

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Question: Good for a statue, not very flexable

Snaps together easily and quickly for an all around solid build. With aome paint and finishing, it turns out great. I just wish there was more range of movement.

Really detailed. Looked nice!  Be careful when it's windy though. Ours blew over and broke. Disappointed!!

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Question: I received the wrong size ring - and I have to pay shipping just to return it

I love the look, feel and weight of this ring. But I am disappointed!  I first ordered a size 7. It was too big. Rather than bother with exchanging it, my husband told me to just buy another in size 6.  When the second ring arrived, it was even larger than the first ring.

I would love the seller to contact me and work out a proper exchange.

I am frustrated because I have to pay $3.20 just to return this ring when the error was not mine!

Ordered a white bunny, didn't get a white bunny. (I got another color) I wanted to use it as part of a costume, which I can't do because the color isn't the right one.

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Question: cozy and comfortable. It fits my girl who is warning 4T ...

Very warm, cozy and comfortable.  It fits my girl who is warning 4T pants nicely.

Super cute but I had to return in because my puppy stepped right out of it on his first step. My puppy is 12 lbs and 12 inches long and I order the large because the reviews said that they run small. For me they run true to size but other reviews said that too. It's kind of like a guessing game but if you have prime they are really easy to exchange. I bought this one and another gray one and both were super cute. I took off one star because of the size but otherwise I would give them 5 stars.

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Question: It has got me thinking more.

Being in love with self development, this was a must read for me. I found it well written and easy to follow, with lots of awesome information. However,  it doesn't go too deep or too technical, leaving some topics with more questions, i'll have to look these up. It has got me thinking more.

Tons of information on what goes on behind the scenes in the conflicts we are/have been involved with. Not for everyone - somewhat of an eye opener - lots of detail.

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Question: Does not do the job, more of a hassle ...

Does not do the job, more of a hassle than worth the price and time it  takes to use it.

wrong power , broken wrong voltage for australia and was to expensive to ship back wrong power , broken wrong voltage for australia and was to expensive to ship back

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Question: Customer Service gets 5 Stars From Me

I had an issue with updating the firmware for my D-Link DNR 202L.  I contacted the customer service department and spoke with Greg (Badge AR-004215, Case # C6751140) to resolve the issue.  He was very patient and spent about 45 minutes with me troubleshooting the issue.  In addition, we actually got disconnected in the middle of our process, and believe it or not, he called me shortly thereafter (within 5 minutes).  We were able to pick up where we left off versus me starting all over with another representative.  Finally, he also helped me configure my DNR 202L to do what I wanted it to do... (I had it configured incorrectly for what I had wanted it to do).  All in all, a great customer service experience.... Oh, I forgot to mention, although the automated message indicate I would be on hold approx. 24 minutes, my call was answered within 1 minute!

One of  the posts fell off.  Had to glue it back on. Otherwise I would give it 4 stares for the price.

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Question: Drive is from 2012 and failed diagnostics

drive arrived with a mfr date of 2012.  Acronis Drive Monitor failed it with multiple smart errors and a health of 27%. This should not have been sold as a new drive

This is the worst dishwasher we have ever owned.  We have had it for two years now.  After one year we had to have the motor replaced.  Now in the second year it leaks and does not clean the dishes.

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Question: You get what you pay for I guess?

Fragile. The scope is really, really, really bad. The bi-pod broke the first day. Shoots ok. Very poorly made tho.

quality seems OK but very, very poor installation instructions. Youtube videos helped somewhat, but many areas of concern were hidden or not addressed at all.

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Question: Normally our dog would wait until end of the day ...

Normally our dog would wait until end of the day hoping to get something else to eat. With this food he is excited and eats it up in 30seconds flat

This is hanging on the column just outside my work cubicle.  My cubicle theme is the beach.  When I leave home in the morning, I tell my Sweetie, "I'm headed to the beach.  See you later."  Lots of smiles!  Thanks.

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Question: I felt like this book really helped me to prepare for my ...

I felt like this book really helped me to prepare for my GRE this year, which I took in September.  The book provides great explanations and instructions for every type of math problem you might encounter on the test.  I bought this because I hadn't done these types of problems since the 7th grade, but with this book, I was able to refresh/relearn the info I needed to be successful on my GRE.  I would definitely recommend this workbook for anyone who feels they need a little extra work on the math section of the test.  Good luck!

This is the only product of this type I've purchased, but it has been excellent for my daughter. Its not too long, but is thorough. I know her test scores will increase because of this product.

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Question: Super comfortable and attractive shoe

I love these! I bought two sizes (8.5 and 9) because sometimes I am between but the 8.5 fit just right. They're extremely comfortable and I love the way they look. My main use for these is walking/light hiking and going to the gym (treadmill/elliptical). I am NOT a hardcore runner and have no idea if they're any good for that...but for regular cross-training type activities, I think they're great.

Cheap.  No arch support at all so for me not as comfty as everyone raves about.  Got the stripes which would look nicer on someone w darker complexion as more of washed out/ sun bleached tan.
 Being pale not so pretty as pictures.

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Question: A fun read with great characters

You don't need to read the other books in the series to enjoy this one. But it makes you want to go and get them as well.

What I love about Lennon and Jasper is that on the surface, they seem to be chalk and cheese. She is edgy and feisty, he is stoic and formal. And yet, when you go deeper, the two are absolutely perfect for each other. It is so wonderful to see a female character that is perfectly happy in her own skin. Lennon is comfortable with her sexuality and her character regardless of the fact that others judge her before knowing her. It is something she has grown up with and she expects but she certainly doesn't allow anyone to disrespect her and her choices. You can't help but respect her for that. And the first interaction between Lennon and Jasper is brilliant! I just love it.

Here is just one moment between Lennon and Jasper that I enjoyed:
*"You aren't peeking, are you?" I joke and his fingers tighten on my waist.
"I don't spoil my surprises," he says in a low voice that I feel in all the right places.*

Jasper is a sweet and yet dominating alpha male. He is kind and warm hearted and yet he is holding a secret from Lennon which is perhaps more bigger than Lennon's secret. But when all the secrets are revealed, can they both move past them and have a chance together?

Lennon's friends are a hoot and a half! Brilliant girls with cheeky personalities. The banter between them is fantastic. There are some fun and laugh out loud moments, some seriously awkward moments, and some tear jerking ones too. Not to mention lots of steamy ones as well ;) I really enjoyed this book. Great characters with fantastic personalities and a great story line.

Not your usual run of the mill SF. It is more about character interaction rather than your epic struggles and shoot 'em ups. Overall a nice change of pace.

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Question: Very Good Quality Product.

Much bigger than expected.  My buddy loved it for a Christmas gift, even though the order didn't get there until Jan. 7.  Very pleased with the quality of the product.  Nice and heavy and well made.

I am going to be buying more items from this company again in the future, they have so many excellent reviews and a lot of Positive feedback from many people!!

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Question: Safety Locks That Work!

I mainly got this magnetic baby safety locks for cabinets & drawers kit to keep my cats out of the cabinets as well as the grand kids. They are really built tough and strong. I was happy to find this product because all of the other choices did not work with my drawers/cabinets because of how thick they are. My drawers and cabinets are extra thick because there is a facade over them. Thus making the thickness of the drawer/cabinet 1.5 inch. The other kinds you have to stick your finger in, but I was not able to. These work perfectly fine! I also like how they are not noticeable from the outside of drawer/cabinet.

These are easy to install. There is no screws or drilling needed. You get clear paper instructions which my husband and I found very useful. You get 4 locks and one magnetic keys that opens all of them. You can put these almost anywhere in your home. We both really love these and for my cats they don't know what to think about not being able to get in the cabinets anymore and wreck havoc.

Now I did received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review. And just because I received a discount does not change my opinion of this product. I paid money for my product and I believe that giving a good or bad review lets the customer figure out on their own if they want to buy a product or not. I believe in being honest in my opinions rather I pay for it or get it at a discount I will be true to my own words and do my best to rate a product as I see fit. I really hope this helps in your purchase of this product. I 100% recommend this product and if for any reason I need to update this review I will do so.

Child Safety Magnetic Locking System for Drawers and Cabinets * Easy No Tools and No Damages Installation * Tap to Open and Auto Latch On

So far so good! I used them to break up a whole chicken, and they are intact (I had others that snapped)

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Question: she informs me that it's very comfortable, she's 5'3 and weighs 130 ibs and she ...

I bout this for my fiancee, she informs me that it's very comfortable, she's 5'3 and weighs 130 ibs and she uses it for her little cot.
she has been using it ever night and it is still standing up really well, no issues this far.

After much online buyer beware..Ive chosen this brand. I was not disappointed. Delivered just as described. Doubles as a back brace for work. I'm 137lbs got the medium.

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Question: Not Interesting & Returned

I enjoyed *The Harbinger*. I really wanted to enjoy this book, but I ended up returning it. Why?

Firstly, it reads as if the man were trying desperately to fulfill a certain word count required by his publishers. He will repeat the same sentence in a (very) slightly different manner 4, 5, or even 6 times or more to fill a paragraph. Even within the same sentence, he will use 3 synonyms--saying something in the most repetitively wordy way. Since I no longer have access to the book, I can only give my own example. "He ran to the store, the shop, the retail outlet to buy some shoes. He needed to buy the shoes from the store. Shoes were on his agenda that day, and he went to the nearest seller of shoes." Seriously, it drove me crazy!

Secondly, the book is, as others have mentioned, full of "facts" that are neither foot-noted nor referenced in any manner. And, as much as I want to believe, it often feels as if those "facts" are being shoe-horned into Cahn's thesis. Ex. paraphrased: "The stock market crashed in 1929, which was not a Shemitah year, but the real effects weren't felt until 1930-31, which dates do fit my thesis." SIGH

Lastly, the book is simply boring. For all that it is supposed to be talking about NOW (the Shemitah year began yesterday), there was no sense of excitement. I was forcing myself to read on. I started skipping whole sections. The book just seemed dry.

Perhaps I was turned off at the beginning with the repetitive "fill" words, but I distinctly got the impression that Rabbi Cahn (or his publisher) was simply trying to capitalize on the success of *The Harbinger* and bring in more bucks.

Worked ok until the ball started getting bigger and the pressure was reversed?  Did not live up to my expectations.  Wouldn't bother getting this if I had to do over again.

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Question: If they come back in stock I would not hesitate to purchase again

I used two of these at the top of my stairs and they make a beautiful statement

If they come back in stock I would not hesitate to purchase again because I would add a third to balance the image with the light above

It is also very well made and the white is crisp and clean

My favorite! Loved the color and no complaints.

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Question: We really liked this bed and were ready to order another for ...

Last a little longer than the last bed....9 days this time.  She really had to work to get a hole in this one.... We really liked this bed and were ready to order another for inside.

The the product was damaged. The product is badly dented. unfortunately I had to use the rice cooker otherwise I would have returned it.

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Question: but my husband is trying it in his car and he said it is comfortable, so we don't have to return it

I ordered this to put in the car to allow more comfort while traveling.  I did not find it helpful for my particular back problem, but my husband is trying it in his car and he said it is comfortable, so we don't have to return it.

They fell apart right out of the package. Not worth the effort to send them back. Threw them in the garbage. Waste of time and $$$.

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Question: Bought used- really great condition

I ordered this book used so I was expecting there to be all kinds of writing in it, but the only 'problem' with it is the front cover is a little beat up. There's no pages missing, no writing, nothing. Its basically a brand new book.
If you are just beginning to learn Japanese this might not be the best book to pick up first, it doesn't go really in debt about each character like books designed for beginners, but if you are already familiar with the Japanese writing system but need more practice, this is the book for you.
Overall I am highly satisfied, especially with it being in such good condition as a used book.
The book has over 300 pages, so it is a great practice workbook.

I got mine in the mail and when I opened it up, it was relatively dirty and there was this dent in it, not okay, would like a full refund.

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Question: heel was fine. Not enough arch

too wide in toe area. heel was fine. Not enough arch support

If I had to order them again, I'd would order about half a size to big and they'd be perfect.

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Question: Great Tool; wish I'd bought it sooner

Didn't realize how badly I needed this until I bought one at the same time as I bought the Smokeware SS Vented Chimney.  The ash tool is great, the grill lifting tool is also great.  The silicon handle attracts charcoal dust like a magnet, but it's easily washed off.

This thing is a life saver my daughter is a on the side cake decorator and this thing has made cake decorating a breeze.  She loves it.

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Question: A light bulb..what else can I say.

This worked fine as any light bulb would. It came shipped fine and in good condition. We will see how long they last.

This helicopter was purchased for our son for Christmas.  In March, as the weather was finally warm enough to play with this helicopter, we discovered that the remote control was broken (the antenna would not screw into the base).  I immediately contacted Exclusivebulbs customer service and Lutema customer service.  While I have not heard back from Lutema yet, I have heard from Exclusivebulbs...a short and unapologetic "your 90 day warranty is up" is the response I got.  Absolutely terrible customer service!!

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Question: Hands were cold. Now they're warm.

This product does exactly what it's supposed to do. It keeps my hands warm and gives them a grip more powerful than the love spell your 9th grade girlfriend placed on you.

Great price, constructed great and very handy. Fire Fighter EMT approved :) I keep it in my car just in case I need to pull over and give a helping hand.

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Question: awesome for the price

Very accurate, awesome for the price.  I'd buy it again.

Well built and holding up well to weather and certain abuse living on my trailer. Well worth it.

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Question: Pictures are a misrepresentation

The pictures make the ring look slimmer and of a little better quality. The last picture is clearly a misrepresentation of the item! You pay for what your getting but honetly I found a nicer one at the fleamarket for  way less that looks better. I'm using it on my keychain instead. The size is not true to size either, they run really small.

Slpr ok but thought I was getting UGGS.  Was very disappointed.  Pictutre showed UGGS.  FELT IT WAS A SWITCHEROO!

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Question: Detailed personal account of flying in Gulf War I

A detailed personal account of flying a f-16 in Gulf War I. It's not an end-to-end book of action and dog-fights if you're looking for that.

It rather puts you in the mindset of a highly trained pilot, starting with crossing the Atlantic (an amazing feat by itself, refuelling and all) and arriving in the lovely hot area, where the war begins. Learning about accommodations, training and politics puts you in context of how such adventure unfolds. Rosey's feelings about family, country and the conflict itself is interesting to read (even his naivety regarding war and US military action).

The missions are well described down to buttons and switches. A great read for someone interested in Falcon 4/simulation. The account of mission preparation, execution and being hungry for the kill while not trying to get killed is splendid.

Recommended for folks interested in the whole account (not just dropping the bombs part), historically and technically captivating.

What an amazing novel of the true life of an unsung hero.  I never wanted to put the book down.  It was both heartbreaking and an uplifting survival of a horrific time in history.  A must read.

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Question: Another fake product.

Fake. These are not the original "gummies" those are soft, these are hard to touch. They do the trick but they are not soft or padded unlike the originals.

Had to wait weeks for a piece of garbage that didn't work. I knew it was not good when the package said it had to come through customs - from Malasia.

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Question: Be careful buying Carhartt.

The words mid weight to describe the heft of the fabric were never used.  It is cut very large and is flimsy in weight.  Flowing and saggy.  It was described as close out though I never thought that was because it was crappy.  People buying Carhartt need to be careful as I believe the Carhartt company has not kept up very well with their success.  They seem to have a junk line right along side the standard work line.  It is difficult for the consumer to tell the difference.

Sent back 2x.  First time it arrived with obvious damage to the packaging and materials sticking out holes, can blame shipment on tat.
Second time arrived with the desk top piece cracked in half and just holding together but warped and would break with weight put on it.

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Question: Good countertop cooler

Fits on a countertop if you don't have a lot of room (apartment, small living space, whatever). Takes 3 or 5 gallon jugs and includes the poking thing for using no-spill caps. Does a good job of keeping water hot and cold, but no adjustments -- it's on or off.

The build quality is alright, but every time I lower a 5-gallon onto it I feel like it's going to get crushed. The plastic at the top feels like it has little reinforcing, but so far it's held up without any problems.

Downsides:
The plastic holder at the top has a tendency to get unscrewed when removing a no-spill water jug and often goes along for the ride. Make sure it's turned to the lock position before pulling a jug off.

Other big problem is that, even after running quite a bit of water through it, it will give off that awful metal taste. Assuming you use clean water, one or two full five-gallon runs will usually be enough to flush it out.

I bought this to replace the one in the bathroom in my 1987 27 foot tioga, it works incredible, I also bought covers for the vents so you can leave the vent open all year, I am sure it reduces air flow but this thing kicks butt anyway.

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Question: Wish I could add another star

I don't have HBO, but I saw this DVD when I was searching for Number 1 Ladies' Detective Agency audiobooks . . . which, by the way, are excellent. I love the books so much that I decided to buy the first season of the show and I was totally wowed. This is way too good for TV . . . everything about the production shouts excellence and it must have cost a fortune. No wonder they aren't sure if they'll be doing a second season. It really is too classy and expensive for TV; the acting, photography, on location filming -- even the little animated drawings on the menu are great. Jill Scott is everything I'd hoped the lead actress would be . . . the whole cast is great.  I bought two sets of these for gifts and they were greatly appreciated. I've watched the DVDs with family members and friends and everyone I've shown it to has been delighted. (Warning: It might not appeal to twenty somethings and younger if they are not film savvy or if they haven't yet learned to be interested in more than the usual pop dreck.)

I purchased this book for my Kindle Fire.  I really like the story and the message, but I was disappointed that any of the media clips (videos and music) were not supported by the Kindle Fire I have.  That's why I cannot give it 5 starts because I couldn't fully appreciate the book in its entirety.

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Question: ... when you open the box but it's actually quite easy and quick

Seems daunting to put together when you open the box but it's actually quite easy and quick. My 2 month old is a little small for this but he does enjoy it for a short period of time, I'm assuming he will grow into it and love it in a month or two. Doesn't store quite as shown!

This book has pictures that create the illusion that you are going to learn all of that model and at the end it doesn't show you the way step by step to make those models.

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Question: Too Small For Steering Wheel

It would not fit my steering wheel, had to send it back.

This is undersized, you can't slip a DIN sized radio unit through the trim ring.  I took some pictures of the ring with a standard DIN radio sleeve that I planned to install in my boat.  It's $2 so not worth sending it back.

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Question: Interesting plot, but not my thing otherwise

I began reading this full-length novel in this series after finishing the first novella, in which Tilly and the background of the mystery are introduced. Like with the novella, I found the plot interesting, and I think this author tells a good story. What I didn't like in this one had to do with the Elise character. I do not enjoy books with anything close to a love triangle, or a vindictive ex, or some other third-party love interest causing problems, or anything along those lines. And had I known such a character would be in this one, I would have passed on the opportunity to read it. I don't know why publishers (or whomever writes the blurbs) have taken to leaving out such things in the book descriptions, but I'm growing increasingly frustrated with it. So, if such things don't bother you and you like a good mystery, give this one a try; the plot is interesting. Note, however, that it's definitely part of a series, and I personally think it's one that you'll need to read in order if you want the full enjoyment of it.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC for review.

Very predictable, characters stereotyped.  Don't care to read this author again.

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Question: Very high quality light

Fantastic light, very bright and it's small and compact. Seems to built very sturdy.

This helicopter was purchased for our son for Christmas.  In March, as the weather was finally warm enough to play with this helicopter, we discovered that the remote control was broken (the antenna would not screw into the base).  I immediately contacted Exclusivebulbs customer service and Lutema customer service.  While I have not heard back from Lutema yet, I have heard from Exclusivebulbs...a short and unapologetic "your 90 day warranty is up" is the response I got.  Absolutely terrible customer service!!

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Question: The dress is beautiful and the material is so silky

The dress is beautiful and the material is so silky. The only thing I don't like is the front is VERY low cut.

The sleeves have a double flutter. One sleeve was sewn upside down so that the shorter ruffle was unseen.

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Question: Fun reminisce of a favorite pastime

As a D&D'er from ages past (the mid-80s mostly) and as someone who still takes mildly embarassed pleasure in browsing through game stores and the role-playing sections of book stores, I picked up this book to further reminisce on this intriguing hobby.  In fact I learned a great deal about D&D that I hadn't known before. The book is full of interesting anecdotes from the early, formative days, and includes fascinating and occasionally rather disturbing details of life at TSR in the early days.

I'm not quite sure who the author is aiming this book at though. He takes great care to explain important concepts in the detail required for the uninitiated, while at the same time relating anecdotes that really only speak to those who care deeply about the hobby and how it got to where it is today.  He intersperces a narrative through much of the book, from a campaign he takes part in, which I found very interesting, in part because to me it seemed like a very unusual and innovative storyline. As a player I was greatly interested in this, but as a newcomer I'm not sure it would have given me as good a sense of what the game is like until fairly late in the narrative.

His writing style is entertaining and sometimes a little poignant, which I found enjoyable. My only complaint, and this may, again, relate to the style of play I'm familiar with, is that the game is often made out to be a place of violent responses to most situations. In my own experience D&D offered a range of potential options, some involving fast action with a sword or spell, but with equal measure with stealth, speed, wits and even diplomacy.

Lastly, although he touches on some of the spin-offs such as Traveller and Tunnels & Trolls, I was sorry that Pathfinder got no mention. As one of the more popular RPGs today, and as a game system that immortalized D&D's classic v3.5 ruleset even as D&D itself pressed forward into the controversial 4.0 version, it seems like it would have been a logical addition.

These are minor issues though. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the book and it fanned the flames of my long-buried obsession with these types of games.

My neice is enjoying this product so much.  Great item for this time of year.  Gives her something to do on the days you are better off indoors enjoying warm activities.  Thank you so much for great service!!!!

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Question: One of my favorite book heroines

I loved how the heroine was written, she doesn't let anyone mistreat her. The H has moments where he's a jerk but he's also a very well written and likeable character.

Loved the arm bands it completed the outfit. The book was a good story.

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Question: For uber-hardcore Gunter Wand fans only - a funereal performance, at times poorly played, that loves Bruckner's 4th to death

With all due respect to the previous reviewer, jgri, who raves about this performance/recording, I'm of a very different opinion.  To my ears, this is a performance that I suspect not even fans of Gunter Wand will consider an important addition to the Wand/B4 discography--his Berlin Philharmonic performance of the 4th is light years ahead of this one.  Sadly, it's a not very good performance of a wonderful piece of music that Wand has done much better elsewhere, and which loves Bruckner's 4th to its death.  This feels like an interminable, nearly lifeless performance that only comes alive intermittently (end of the second movement, parts of the fourth).  Worse than that, some of the playing of the orchestra (trumpets out of tune in the trio of the 3rd movement, brass in the fourth movement) is substandard, and more than that, the NDR Orchestra sounds in this performance as if they're not close to world-class.  At their best, the orchestra plays functionally, but you can hear a world of difference between the sound this orchestra produces and the top-rank ones like the VPO, Concertgebouw, Dresden, and of course the BPO during the Karajan years.  I'm also not the biggest fan of Gunter Wand to start with, and sadly, he does not make a convincing case for his glacial (and nearly inert) reading of this symphony.  Wand unfortunately is not in the same talent league as Celibidache, who showed in his unique reading of the 4th with the Munich Philharmonic on EMI that it's possible to pull off such ridiculously slow speeds.

Off the top of my head, I can think of half a dozen performances that are *vastly* superior to this, including (in order):  Karajan/BPO/DG, Chailly/Concertgebouw/Decca, Sawallisch/Philadelphia Orchestra/EMI, Celibidache/Munich/EMI, Blomstedt/SFO/Decca, and Bohm/VPO/Decca,  This is billed as Wand's "last recording" from a live concert, and sadly, it's neither memorable nor worth hearing.  Bernard Haitink memorably said in an interview not so long ago, "All conductors have a sell-by date."  Sadly, this recording indicates that Wand's had passed.

The only point on which I agree with the previous reviewer is that this is a well-engineered recording and it delivers excellent sound.  But unfortunately that's all this recording has to offer.

What an EPIC READ!!!! This read GUTTED me, GUTTED!!! I knew from the go that my heart was going to go through it & boy, was I right! Author Kandi Steiner did an absolutely brilliant job with this read! The angst is strong in this read and you won't want to put your kindle/book down! I went through so many emotions while reading and it was so real, so damn raw! And while yes, this read ends in one hell of a cliff hanger, you will be glad you dove into the deep end with this read and counting down for the next book! Thats where Im at & trust when I say that you will be right there with me!!

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Question: I miss my Bumble Bee!!!

With great pain and disappointment, I have to announce that I dropped my little Bumble Bee (yes, I have a yellow Lumia) and the screen is completely shattered. After frantically searching for a possible explanation why this Nokia is not like my Nokia I had 10 years ago, the one that I dropped times and times again but IS still working like a trooper, I have to come to terms with the fact that the screen is glass, no matter what kind of glass it will break if you are unlucky. I have to admit that I was fairly disappointed at first and there was this thought that I should probably search for a new phone because I'm so afraid this shattered screen will not be my first and only one. I still have my old iPhone 4 that I can use while waiting for my Bee to get fixed and see if I could switch back. That's when I realized I cannot live without my Lumia. It's almost like I took things for granted before, my life was so much easier then. The things that I miss:

1. The gorgeous and super sensitive screen.
2. The weight. I know this is a turn off for most but for me, I love the weight in my hands, iPhone is just way to light. Also, this phone can totally be a weapon if needed. :D
3. The navigation of the apps. It's so easy to find my most used apps with the re-sizable titles.
4. The back button. I can't count how many times in the last few days I keep touching the bottom left of my iPhone to go back to the screen before and then realized it wasn't there and it won't be, ever.
5. The camera. I won't say more, this has been over-discussed in many places.
6. The vibrant color that makes a statement wherever I go.
7. Nokia Drive. This GPS is so awesome it actually tells you the street names and highway names and exit numbers and in many different languages.
8. The fact that I can see how many emails and messages I have without having to unlock my phone.
9. Many other little things that I don't remember.

I know that there is still a lot of room for improvements in many areas (apps store is first on the list) but it is the best phone for me and I can't wait to hold it again. Sigh, I miss you terribly!!!

What a piece of Crap, bought in Aug - 17 and by Nov - 17 the ball bearings that make the blade spin, fell out.

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Question: An Artist worth knowing!

I almost passed up the opportinity to read this book.  I'm very glad I didn't.  I toured western Canada a few years ago and learned a littl about Emily Carr.  Vreeland's book brings Emily Car and her times very much to life.  It is a book I didn't want to put down, partly because of Susan Vreeland's writing style and partly because Emily came to life for me as I read.
Highly recommended!

Best sounding acoustic music I've found. I highly suggest giving this cd a listen if you like guitar focused music of any type. Not much more I can say except that this cd is quality from start to finish.

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Question: More of the same. (Nonthig really new, slow and poorly written)

Slow, buggy, and nothing new.  Intuit seems to know they can serve crap on toast , and people use will use their product. What ever middle ware whey use using for development should be scrapped.  This is just more of the the same.  Overprice poorly written software just to save me a little work.  Suggesting my family members WAIT UNTIL THEIR CURRENT VERSION IS NO LONGER SUPPORTED.  Then upgrade.  This product was just more of the same.  Intuit has not had a quality product in years.

I was not as impressed with this book as I was with the 1st one. I did like individual parts of this one better though. While some of the content was predictable, and I often questioned the characters moves as I read, there was one thing I didn't see coming. NO SPOILERS HERE, however, the surprise I didn't see coming was wrapped up in the "surprise" I did see coming. While I genuinely enjoy the characters in this book, and I enjoy the story line, I'm not sure if I will be reading the 3rd.

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Question: One of the Best Westerns ever.  Gary Cooper wins 2nd Oscar!

This Western is told in a real time, nail biting, how does it feel to be alone scenario. Digitally remastered the picture & sound are extrodinary to the story telling.  Oscar winning opening song "Don't Forsake Me" sung by Tex Ritter sets the stage for the "Miller Gangs" return.
Will Cain (Cooper) on this his happiest day of his life having a wedding and retirement ceremony (from being the town Marshall) has his past suddenly become the challenge of a lifetime.  Vengeful returning outlaws are seeking Cain.
Everyone wants him to go on his honeymoon and leave town immediately.  His sense of loyalty & duty is to stay until the new Marshall arrives. Problem no one stands beside him to defend the town.  Will Cain must do it alone.
What is so wonderful about this classic black & white western is the real-time scenario from about 10:40 am until 12:00pm "High Noon".  Clocks & railroad tracks are the major ingredients to the suspense.  These desparados are coming on the noon train.
This is a great movie and "The Making of High Noon" with Leonard Maltin is wonderful.  You'll be watching this movie more than once.  This is a western to have in your DVD library now!

How would you feel if you found the love of your life 29 years after you thought she was dead? How would you feel if you found out that your only brother, who cared for you and helped raise you was a dirty cop? Bobby Vargas finds this out and more in this fast paced book. In Four Corners 29 years ago his childhood love is murdered (or so he thinks). He and his brother Ruben end up as police officers on the same force. Bobby is a sweet, honest cop who loves music and yearns to be a recording artist. Ruben is a hard and dirty cop who doesn't care who he kills to get what he wants. Arleen is the twin sister of the girl murdered all those years ago and (who we find out), is actually Bobby's old girlfriend. She wants to be a stage star. She gets in with Ruben and has no way out if she wants to keep her audition for the biggest part of her life. Arleen and  Bobby each face pitfalls along the wild ride of this book. Will Bobby find out the truth about his brother? Will Arleen and Bobby get their "happily ever after". You have to read it to find out!

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Question: Great buy for a well made product.

Love this Camera simple to use and nice quality. Customer support is awesome. A Super buy for a well made product at a super price. Highly Recommended.

High quality material. Sizing seemed to run a tad large but I don't mind.

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Question: Stirs your imagination and soul

Excellent devotionals that stoke your imagination and stir your soul. The title is well chosen. Each chapter calls disciples of Jesus to walk by faith and not by sight in every circumstance of life.

I play this in my car all the time - such a great CD! Every song carries you away and makes you want to dance!

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Question: Great book! Cheesy at times but the characters and universe more than make up for it!

Great book. It has some cheesy moments but after finishing the book I found my self missing the characters and the reality the story takes place.

Would rate 4.5 but it's not an option. Great read!

Picked it up and read it through within 24hours, breaked for 6 hours of sleep, then finished. Space shenanigans are afoot.

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Question: Dry, crumbly, and only received 5!

I don't know if it was a shipping mistake or what, but I only received 5 bars and not the box of 25 that I paid for. Amazon.com responded to my inquiry about this issue by refunding my purchase price. I thank them for their helpful and honest business practices.

The bar itself has a fairly pleasant berry flavor, but the texture is horrible. They seem like some sort of dehydrated, compressed, mixture visually reminiscent of the pellets you can purchase at zoos to feed the animals.

I have found that it is hit-or-miss when purchasing health bars in general as one batch may be great and another batch of the same bar can be stale.

I ordered two sets in two different colors after paying hefty price plus hefty shipping.  Every single one of them arrived cracked and broken with one of the white ones having a red stain and pieces of tape on it.  If it had arrived intact would be a decent shelf liner -although extremely pricey for what it is.

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Question: Perfect for camping when you need more table space

Awesome lightweight and rugged table. Great size for 4 people. Breaks down smaller and easy to put back in the bag. I have been very happy with Kamp-Rite products.

I purchased this for a family reunion and it was a hit with the kids, especially the grown up kids!

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Question: Not enough retribution!

This book was an easy, entertaining read that I truly enjoyed.
However I gave it only three stars because when I first read the summary, truth telling spell, or hypnotism, my expectation went super high, and, as it often happens, great expectations are hard to attain to.
The beginning annoys you at almost an unbearable level, you want to shout to Natalie: Come on girl, don't be such a push over!; this way Greenwood builds enough tension in you that when the truth telling part arrives you are demanding some retribution for Natalie. However, I wished the long-due confrontation with some of the other characters had more momentum and force; hence the three stars instead of four.
Overall the book is witty, smooth-running, and relaxing. Towards the end there are also some unexpected turns of events that make the overall plot less predictable.

Hard to follow.  Too many interruptions to look up vocabulary.  Too much detail in the description of the geography.  Lousy ending,

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Question: Should have bought Redwings

These boots fit rather odd. i came from wearing Redwings to these and i was extremely disappointed with the fit and quality of these boots. i returned these and then went about bought another pair of red wings.

These were my altime favorite boots. I loved how you can change it u pto keep looking different. After a while the screw holes rust so beware of that. My heel broke a year after having too

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Question: Historical significant; a tale woven with intrigue and awe ...

Historically significant; a tale woven with intrigue and awe if you have any interest in the early years of "the blues" or black culture.

From the beginning to the end of this book Ms. Hannah keeps your interest. I had a difficult time time putting this book down. I particularly liked the way she began the book with the woman wanting to keep her "memory chest." Please pay attention to that detail it will come up later in the book. That being said (I don't really like to get into details when I review a book because too many a review have ruined them for me by that.) But I will tell you this, the book is set in WW 2, and concentrates on two sisters who couldn't be more different from each other if they tried. The way the description of each of these characters unfolded throughout the story was very interesting. I was really rooting for the one sister, when as time went on .... As I have said
 for me these characters will stay with me for awhile and I really don't want to read another book for a week or so just to "savor" in these characters. I just loved them all. You will find your jaw dropping in some places, saying to yourself,"I don't believe it!" Then other times crying out loud. The  author does a "beautiful job " slowly unfolding this book from the beginning to end so as I mentioned earlier I just didn't want to put it down,(even at 3:00 in the morning.) Enjoy this. I feel it's one of those books that will stay with you long after you are finished reading it!

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Question: ... year old loves anything Pug so she is very happy with her new gift

My 12 year old loves anything Pug so she is very happy with her new gift.  The colors are great and the material is perfect (the nice cotton)!

We have had this Tuffy Pig for about 2 months and of all my dogs Tuffy toys, this is his least favorite.  It is stubby, heavy and overall too cumbersome to carry around.  I have a 60 pound dog and he enjoys larger toys, but this one is just too hard to get a hold of. He might chew this one for a minute once in a while, but it pretty well just looks cute in the toy box.  I would recommend something with more "handles".  I can't speak about the durability of this product since it hasn't seen much action, but it appears to be at least as sturdy as the other Tuffy products.

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Question: basket assembly separates when opening air fryer--dangerous!!

I love the air fryer, and i hate the air fryer.  The food is great, especially sweet potato fries and chicken pot stickers.  But the basket unit does not clip together well, and after heating up the unit, you have to hold the basket assembly together manually (as in, with your hands, holding a hot basket assembly to keep it from falling apart).  If you're not extremely careful, the baskets will separate, creating a huge mess and a potential burn.  I received this as a gift for christmas, so i have not been using it long and it was like this from day one.  I noticed a lot of reviews on amazon say the same thing, and amazon no longer even carries this model.  although the food is great, i cannot recommend this air fryer, unless you would like a 3rd degree burn on your foot with your yummy sweet potato fries.

This did not arrive with all 4 corner bars needed.  We had to pick the package up from UPS because the box was fairly destroyed.  We found all the small pieces and figured that the larger pieces would be okay.  When setting up the next day we discovered we could not put together because of the missing corner bar.

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Question: Feature will not work with the AS-2400 Transcription software.

Difficult to understand the manual.  The small instruction sheet which came with the recorder did not tell how to insert an index mark in a recording, even though one picture showed the word "Index" in the lower right corner of the screen.  Also, the index mark made in a recording with this, and according to the tech support person I called, any other of the recorders, will not appear in the AS-2400 transcription kit program.  An irony-- my old VN-6200PC recorder (which has a dedicated index button) will work on the new software -- and the index marks appear.

I was told that it would up grade my generations family tree that I had gotten many years ago and when I got a new computer it wouldn't let me save any info. Do you have any idea what I could use to continue with the family tree I have?

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Question: Do not buy received it and it seemed to work ...

Do not buy received it and it seemed to work at first but even after charging it in the sun for multiple days it would not charge my phone.

Good product if you are in need of duct tape this is the one I recommend. Good Transaction no problems Thank's

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Question: great screen protector

Exactly as described. Much easier to apply then wet screen protectors. The screen protector does take a steady hand to apply. You are provided with dust removing tape and a cleaning cloth as well as an alcohol wipe and a dry wipe. I couldn't get the screen perfectly clean with the alcohol wipe so I used another cleaning cloth I had from a previous screen protector. But overall easy to moderate application process. Will buy again for future devices. As of 5/19 the screen protector back and front and bumper case are on special from their website

It does the job, after a few drops the phone did not received any damage.

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Question: I liked that they got right to the point no playing

I liked that they got right to the point no playing. No maybe we should or maybe we shouldn't. They knew how they felt from the start and the love making was made for movie style.

Including all the words unlike other companies do. Great company!

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Question: Definitely A Favorite

My niece wouldn't put this down while she was opening her other gifts! It's the perfect size for a two to three year old but I probably wouldn't go much bigger. Very cute!

I drink one every day. Good stuff. Good price with coupons.

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Question: I like these phone pretty well it has some audio problems ...

I like these phone pretty well it has some audio problems both stream music to the headphone port and bluetooth audio problems. Otherwise it's great and HUGE.

worked for two weeks and they kept turning up to full volume on there own. Should have asked for my money or a replacement. Not happy with  them for the price.

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Question: Josh Groban's homage to Broadway stands with the best

Stages is Josh Grobans homage to Broadway (even if some opened elsewhere). We have pieces from musicals made current to us through film such as Les Misrables and Phantom of the Opera as well older musicals such as The Wizard of Oz and The Fantasticks and in-between with Chess and Notre-Dame de Paris. Stages is a worthy addition to Broadway tributes owing to a first-rate production (and not being overly produced), a straight-forward yet contemporary take on the numbers (it doesnt try to make them something they're not) and, well, Josh Grobans voice. Lets face it, the boy can sing. Some of these songs seem to have been covered mostly by women, so its nice to have a male version but best part is that he has one of the best voices around. While the album is full of nuggets (What I Did for Love and his duet with Kelly Clarkson to name two), for me, the highlight is Bring Him Home.

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There are often times when I question a writer's decisions...why did she say that?..why did she let that happen?....there were no such times in this book.  Not once did I question a sentence, a word, an emotion, an action.  This book read like poetry.  It was intriguing from start to finish.  We were taken on a coaster ride through the cold, dark world of a madman and the cold, dark streets of nineteenth century Greenwhich Village.
This was a captivating read and definitely worth more than its 5 star status.

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Question: Very nice, healthy cat food

Great tasting (apparently my cats think so) and inexpensive cat food.  I came across this product in my local health/natural foods store but it's easier to order it bulk from Amazon and have it arrive at my door.

Great book with lots of helpful tips on keeping hair healthy and manageable!

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Question: Great belt for te money.

Excellent quality, great buckle, couldn't be happier.
Easy to cut to size.

Good shock absorption and coverage. Almost wish it came with some sort of suspenders because even though you can tighten the fit, it seems to slip down low and can slightly obstruct high kick chambering

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Question: The Elements of Chemistry Collection was high on my list ...

The Elements of Chemistry Collection was high on my list to read because Ive become a HUGE fan of Penny Reid ever since I discovered her Knitting in the City series. She is a make-you-laugh-so-hard-you-drop-your-ereader type of author. Whenever Ive been in public reading her books Im always subjected to strange and wary looks because of all the snorts and giggles coming from me. With that kind of past experience, how can you not jump on a new short series from this author?
Full review here: https://theavidbooknerd.wordpress.com/2015/06/05/elements-of-chemistry-novella-collection/

We've enjoyed these books since my daughter was born. And watching her interact with our reading as she's grown is such a precious memory. And who doesn't love the Sesame Street gang?

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Question: Good comfortable fit for average male and female wrists

Received quickly.  Good comfortable fit for average male and female wrists.  Good quality band, compass.  Wish it had come with instructions on how to use flint, unravel cord, locate whistle, etc.  Otherwise satisfied

I purchased this as a gift for a special guy.  He was thrilled.  The band, which has received some negative feedback, is really quite nice.  I refer to this as his "power watch."  It is handsome.  He will never have to set the calendar, etc.  For the price, it really is spectacular.

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Question: My son loves this thing. He even tried to ...

My son loves this thing. He even tried to help me put it together and he's 2. The only thing that bugs me about this is the instructions left you guessing which "screws" to use to assemble it since there are two colors. I used the box as reference for the most part.

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My cat instantly started playing with this and has not stopped! I was skeptical he wouldn't like it much seeing how he isn't a kitten anymore, and I don't buy him toys like I should (which I have changed as of now!) I'm so delighted to have this toy, it's so colorful and the sound of the balls rolling does not get annoying at all. I bought my best friend one as well for her cats! So affordable and simple. Thank you for giving my cat plenty of hours of fun.

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Question: Quality knee protection without sacrificing mobility.

About two years ago I tore up my knee when I slipped rounding the bases. After healing up, I thought it would be no big deal. Unfortunately, I continued to make contact with the knee and turf/sand/dirt and the skin would bleed so easily. I knew it was time to invest in a little protection and this has done the job perfectly.

Pros:
Protection on both the front and sides of the knee cap
Comfortable material
Doesn't move or alter during sporting activities
Piece of Mind (major key)

Cons:
A little tight around the thigh, I have rather large legs so that may be the issue (no stars deducted)

Summary:
Quality knee protection without sacrificing mobility.

Not sure why the back bowes but overall I like it. Great solution easy to assemble. Wish there was a latching system when I roll it up

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Question: Looks & feels very cheaply made & the ruffles look like they won't last but I guess that's what I ...

Just came in the mail today. My daughters birthday isn't until April so I haven't used it yet so my rating is based upon what I have seen. Looks & feels very cheaply made & the ruffles look like they won't last but I guess that's what I should have expected for the price!

Purchase because there is a plan of hospitalization. Because too small in Japanese size I thought the American size. Size was good without any problems. However shoulder snap did not. Fabric is a little thin.

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Question: Fusun Atalay book is wonderful, great, to be treasured!

I read this book a few years ago, and when I decided which of my absolute favorite books were to go into my study, "Will of my Own" was clearly for that special reading room.

I am fascinated by a woman who traveled from home and never left her soul but in Istabul. Yet by force of will she made Montreal her exiled but very full home/life.

I have had the immense pleasure of reading some of her other tales and they are both heartbreaking, a heartbreak we all know, but o so poetic, we are with her in her losses and in her sense of the beauty surrounding, wherever she lives. 5 juicy stars!

It's not easy to find such topics in print, particularly ones that are complete and from a reliable author.  This is one of the Amazon printed titles, and is well worth the cost for all the information it carries.  Cathy

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Question: Excellant performance

The stoves worked just as well as my friends MSR Pocket Rocket at a fraction of the price.  It is very compact and easy to use.

Appropriate memory size as stated and is also very quick at data transferring. Packaging was sufficient and shipping was decent as well

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Question: Fascinating Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde is fascinating on many levels and I liked the author's examination of how Wilde deliberately created his persona. It succeeds in putting his lecture tour and the development of Wilde into the perspectives of the time. It is interesting to think of the thousands of Americans who attended his lectures, little knowing they were experiencing the great figure he would become. The chapter titles are clever (i.e. Work the Room, Strike a Pose, The Subject Is Always You). A well done addition to Wilde scholarship.

This is one of the best books I've read lately. I will most definitely look for more of Moriarty's books.

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Question: Cute but do not stay in place

These are very cute, but they have several issues if using them for gripping the floor.  I got Large for my 80lb Golden and they fit well.  They are very tight around the top so difficult to get on his feet, but once on, they look really cute.  The issues are: they slip down and / or turn so the grip isn't on his feet and the grippy area is not large enough.  These do not give him the confidence to walk on the floors I hoped for since they move so much.  I also bought Hank shoes: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LYITJ4S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 .. and bought socks since the shoes worked so well but they take a bit to get on with the double Velcro.. the shoes work much better because they stay on his feet, don't shift, and he can confidently walk on the floors.  I will not be able to use these socks since they don't stay on.

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Question: Good value though and am glad i have them on ...

Not sure what I was expecting but these things are huge.  Good value though and am glad i have them on hand for shipping needs.  Would buy again.

They're okay they do what you should expect but after about 2/3 months the speakers started to shift the sound now sometimes the sounds can only be heard on one side.

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Question: A great American work, written by a "Brit"

American Gods is by far one of the greatest books written about America.  Ok, so it isn't exactly the most accurate book, but it's certainly, in an odd way, believable.  The characters are realistic, and those based on Myths, legends, or folk-lore are accurate.
The idea's been thrown around before, that when a belief in a God dies out, so does the God.  Gaiman threw in a unique twist by having the Gods tied into the country they were brought to and having them struggling to get by just like any average person.
The book takes you all across America, during many different time periods, following Gods and Pixies and other creatures of myth and legend on an unbelievable journey for survival that Gaiman writes so well you'll find yourself believing that the whole thing could have or did happen.
Overall, this is one of the best "Fantasy" books I've read in a long time, and I think that anyone interested in fiction of any kind will enjoy American Gods.

What an amazing read!!  Characters complex and real.  A must read at any age!  Please add to list of reads.

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Question: A bit too large for my liking

Nice for the price. You have to fold them yourself. They are a bit large (as some have noted) making them almost too big for a quick thank-you note unless you write large. Would be nice for kids with large handwriting.
Overall, they were a nice value for some quick inexpensive notes.

Not what I expected.. Ugly flap!  Wouldn't recommend

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Question: It is so easy to fall in love with the characters from all ...

I've been anxiously waiting to find out what has happened to Owen and Evie since the first book The Queen's Poisoner! It is so easy to fall in love with the characters from all the books that Wheeler writes. He is a great storyteller! I appreciate that they are all clean and appropriate for any age.

And now I find myself, once again, wondering what will happen to Owen, Evie, the King, etc. - I find that a great book will leave you thinking about it for days afterwards...especially when it doesn't end the way you would have thought. EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER! Loved it!

Wow! Our family enjoyed learning more about this unit of WWII paratroopers. This series is so well done. The interviews with the actual men at the beginning  brought home the idea that these were real stories about real people, not composites or fictional characters. And the actors really did a bang up job of showing how the men faced the hardships of war and protected each other becoming a true "Band of Brothers".  Now I want to go read the Stephen Ambrose book to learn the parts of the story that couldn't be told onscreen.

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Question: but better than a full size buckle

Not quite invisible since the adjustable area is bulkier than the snap/buckle....but better than a full size buckle.

It's OK for what I paid.  Wish I could find a Real leather on for my cell.

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Question: Great lock.  Great bracket

I finally replaced my original design Kryptonite lock with the Series 2 Mini, and I have nothing but praise for either the lock or its bracket.  The lock works very smoothly and is just the right size to lock my road bike to a post with front wheel removed and nestled between the rear wheel/triangle and the post.  The mounting bracket is a masterpiece.  The lock snaps into it with a solid 'click'.

And to all those folks who complained about smashing body parts while trying to remove the lock from the bracket, you didn't mount the bracket in the best place/orientation.  If you mount the bracket on the seat tube so that the lock inserts downward and adjust the bracket height so there's just enough room to remove the lock (turning it slightly to avoid the top tube), then you can grasp the lock and top tube in one hand and squeeze to remove the lock with total control and absolutely no chance of pinching/smashing any body parts.

Note: you could avoid having to turn the lock as you're removing it from the bracket by mounting the bracket a bit lower (about an inch).  The only problem with lowering the bracket is that people with very small hands might have a hard time grasping both the lock and top tube.

There's no place for pictures here, so I'll post a couple on the main product page.

Bought this for my father, fits his shield well with little room for wiggles and no catching on sights or trigger guard.

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Question: What would Franklin, Jefferson, and Adams think?

I hated this book.  First, I did not find it very good reading.  Second, the book's whole purpose, as another reviewer wrote, was a setup for 2 or more sequel books about the US in a full fledge civil war.  Basically a group of 400 ex-US Government employees decide that they want to annex two states in the US to form their own country, "Jefferson", Montana and Wyomming (oil was discover in these countries).  To accomplish this they brought in 6 suitcase bombs into the US that they brought from Russia.  The main character, McNeil, was pathetic.  Throughout the whole book he is supposed to be on the side of the President fighting against the group that has the nuclear weapons.  Then at the end of the book, the main character, McNeil, just decides he is going to move to this "new" country.  No discussion on his thought process.  No discussion on why exactly he changed his mind.  No discussion on why the country "Jefferson" is so much better than the US.  And most importantly, no discussion on how they plan to not repeat the same problems that the US has in 250 years.  Are they going to take away freedom of speach or freedom of religion?

The book is just plain dumb.  I did not find it very thought provoking to a level that would promote social change.  It just made me angry.

I do have a personal bias against these "fiction" books that depict America as a country that if you take a way the elecricity or have an enemy bomb go off while the US government is trying to dismantel it, it would bring the US into a full fledge civil war and Democracy would fade away and dictators would be the rule of the land.  That is another thing to note.  The book did not end with the first Jefferson election.  It ended with the President saying that the "war" was not over.  Hence, the ending belief in war, not peace or co-existance among differences.

Dumb dumb dumb.

what should be read by bloggers,social media types & tweeters. easy to understand the feeding frenzy of late on case after case, trial by media publicity[not jury]and vitriol bandied about- objectivity is cast aside, no seeking of truths,justice or especially "american" way of life {once a constitutional guaranteed civil liberty}wherein system devolves from degrees of "class-ism"  to mob rule that tars everyone with same brush. sad commentary on humanity.

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Question: Beautiful Adaptation of the Graphic Novel.  A must for any true Batman fan.

Batman: The Killing Joke Deluxe Edition (Blu-ray/DVD/UV)

First, the Joker Figure: It's about 3.5" tall.  Looks very good in terms of paint and detail.  It's definitely a bonus to have given the relatively low price of this blu ray in comparison to other blu rays on the market that just come with the disc itself.

Now, the film itself.

Any TKJ fan, or Batman fan knows that the novel itself is beautiful, simple, but unfortunately short.  I really appreciate the fact that instead of diluting/changing/ or messing with TJK storyline from the novel, they decided to add somewhat of a prologue to develop one of the characters a little more and create more of an urgency.  I thought they did a fantastic job overall, I would highly recommend to any true Batman fan.

Conroy and Hamill at their very best.  Those two guys alone make this a great film to watch.

There are often times when I question a writer's decisions...why did she say that?..why did she let that happen?....there were no such times in this book.  Not once did I question a sentence, a word, an emotion, an action.  This book read like poetry.  It was intriguing from start to finish.  We were taken on a coaster ride through the cold, dark world of a madman and the cold, dark streets of nineteenth century Greenwhich Village.
This was a captivating read and definitely worth more than its 5 star status.

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Question: Very good book from an author we have not read before

Very good book from an author we have not read before. We will definitely be reading his next 2 books as well as future books.

Great stories of belief of angels among us
Keeps your attention all the way through
the book  Greeat stories throughout

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Question: Great for a fan of Shulgin, but otherwise a disappointment

Alexander Shuglin's PIHKAL is a great purchase for any fan/admirer of this brilliant organic chemist and pharmacologist, but I feel readers are giving this work more credit that it deserves. I find it fascinating that Shulgin has synthesized so many psychoactive derivatives of phenylethylamines and he has without question laid the groundwork for future research into these compounds, however, this can be assertained from any of his scientific papers he has published throughout his career.

This book does not provide insight to how pyschedelic phenylethylamines work on the brain and serotonin receptors and how they change/alter our conciousness.  This is the chemistry that is vital to our understanding of these drugs.  While he does touch on certain topics regarding functional groups and their positions in relation to pyschoactivity it would have been nice to see him elaborate further. The synthesises in the second half of the book would not be of any use to anyone who has not taken several years of organic chemistry along with years of lab experience.

I also found that a majority of the pyschological and philosophical discussions wrapped within the trip reports to be of no use to educating the reader on the inner workings of our mind and conciousness and may even confuse them.  There are aspects of both Eastern idealogy and Western philosophy in the discussions, but they seemed to be misinterpted and leave the reader feeling as if nothing was accomplished mentally and spirtually.  The MDMA experiences mentioned were the only ones I felt that gave some insight and expressed its capablity as a theraputic tool.

Shulgin was probably one of most influentual chemists/pharmocologists of the 20th century and an amazing human being, yet I feel PIHKAL falls short in providing the reader with enough knowledge of psychedelics.  I thought Straussman's 'DMT: The Spirit Molecule' was a more thought-provoking read and a better educational tool on the subject.  All and all, this book is still something every fan of Shulgin should have.

Long on gossipy anecdotal discussion without benefit of tips, trick or secrets.  Little to not content based recommendations over the wide variety of topics covered by book.  Not worth the price.

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Question: It looks really simple and nice. I like it so much

I've had one of these for over a year. It hasn't rusted or gotten funky from steam at all. It looks really simple and nice. I like it so much, I ordered a second one when I moved to a place with another bathroom. It keeps guests from having to rummage in my things to find TP without looking all tacky.

Does exactly what it needs to, nothing more nothing less.

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Question: Not a "shut-off valve" it is a "slow down valve."

This is not a on/off valve, it is more of a flow control valve. Water still finds a way through even when closed.

Lloyd Shue and I have been acquainted since I joined a writers' group in East Tennessee.  On the night I joined, members were wondering how soon the Shues would arrive.  It could be said that Lloyd was our Dean.  I learned to enjoy his stories, which often had an ironic twist. And I was convinced that he had something to say when I read his piece about the gentleman who returned from Canada at the end of the Civil War, wondering how he would be received for refusing to fight, on religious grounds.  It brought clearly the ethos of the Pennsylvania Dutch to match Lloyd's manner of speech.

 As we held picnics and workshops at the Shues' lovely home at the foot of the mountains, something curious happened when he explained, during a discussion of person, that he could never write in the first person.  Well, not directly but the experience lingers.  The first chapter of "Through This Hour" called "Mary" was my bonus for reading the book of stories, some of which I met in earlier encounters.  I congratulate the author for writing profoundly on a heartfelt experience, in the third person of course.

 In this day of recognizing a fine line between fiction and nonfiction, what matters is the story.  Lloyd and his World War II peers were shaped by events.  To those of us who claim an attachment to the Appalachian milieu, we honor Lloyd's description of it.  I can say I would have enjoyed the book even if I had never met the author, and I think the reader will come to feel he has.

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