Question: Great Stand- Worth Every Penny

This is a fantastic option for any Mac laptop user. I work from home and revamped my Macbook Pro into what now feels like a desktop. I no longer have to hunch down to look at the screen-- giving me better posture and less back/neck stiffness. You can't tell from the picture, but the forward facing part (where the computer would press against) also includes more of the rubber padding that you can see on the flat part of the stand. So, don't worry about any scuffs happening to your pretty aluminum Macbook Pro or Air. The color also matches completely, so it looks like it was created by Apple as well. I'm a picky person, but I literally have no complaints!

I rarely write reviews, but I am motivated by disappointment.  I readily fix things, including electronics.  My multimeter indicated that full voltage was reaching the circuit boards, but neither of the receivers worked.  I suspect the transmitter failed. This item ends in the trash :(

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Question: Perfect mirror for riding in traffic

A perfect mirror for a quick glance at what is coming up onto me while riding.  I thought it was going to be too small, but it is perfect for that quick glance which I need.  As an older aged biker, it is difficult to turn around to look for vehicles while riding, and this little gem of a mirror solves that problem.  Small and inconspicuous, this mirror is attractive while being functional and easy to adjust.

The title jumped out to me, a 75 year old woman with a houseful of many lovely things collected over years of travel and collecting, who was looking at my future possible need to downsize.  Marie Kondo's philosophy of looking at each object in your home and considering if it still brings you joy helped me to assess what I truly treasure and what I kept just because they were gifts, or family items passed down from generations. She gave me the courage to toss old photos, detailed methods of making things orderly and tidy, and a different attitude regarding possessions, all of which seemed to create a more peaceful environment.
There is a lot of somewhat "over the top" ideas of discarding and minimizing that were a little too severe to suit me, but she is so cheerful as she recounts how she began her lifetime system of decluttering that you are compelled to sit the book down and at least rearrange a few drawers. A refreshing, fun little book with some helpful ideas to reduce the abundance of a long life of accumulating things that may have once brought you joy, but now just crowd your closet. Certainly worth considering some of her ideas.

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Question: It's really a small tool, smaller than I thought ...

It's really a small tool, smaller than I thought. I use it to fix the basket, and it works.

I greatly enjoyed reading this manifesto, but I kept looking for the chapter on the federal reserve. Without the Fed allowed to print money out of thin air the entire warfare welfare state would not be what it is today. The Fed does not have to tell where all the money goes, some of it to foreign banks. There is a bill in congress,HR 1207 to audit the Fed. Call your representative and Mark Levin and tell him about it.

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Question: The little pump that could

So far this little pump does the trick, had a lot water on my pool cover pool is 18x48 drained cover nicely, check back and we'll see how it holds up as its plastic .

This box worked great for 7 months. The power flickered off and on a couple times during a thunderstorm now the Mediatronix logo screen shows. No tuning and there is no system reset button.

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Question: Worth the premium price.

My second purchase of two lights after buying a similar pair several weeks ago.

Those light the entry walk towards our front door perfectly.

Found another location for these.

They mount easily, supply plenty of light and switch on & off quickly.

Our whole family loves reading this book every night before bed. The words are soothing and the pictures are beautiful! Highly recommend this book for small children.

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Question: Write Yourself into Print - Best book for Fictionistas

This book teaches things no workshop ever could or would, including MFA programs, of which I am a graduate. By understanding how to edit your own work, you begin to see how to give it shape and clarity.  Browne and King do an excellent job of giving examples, explaining why they work, and showing how to apply them.  The information on writing beats is priceless.
Let me say this: before I read this book, my stories were rejected.  After, published, and now I have a serious agent.
All hail Self-Editing for Fiction Writers!

got this for my mom's stocking. she works in a school and it is hilarious for those days when teachers, students, and parents are just... you know.  the office will get strange requests from staff or parents and sometimes they just want to say "wtf?"

she loved it and it brings smiles to their faces on days when they need it most.

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Question: Good Concept, Good Size, Rusted

We purchased two of these bowls for use in crates.  The connection to the crate is very secure and the bowl sits firmly in the holding arms.  However, when trying to use the bowls for the first time the stickers are extremely difficult to remove.  I let one bowl soak in hot water and detergent and with a lot of elbow grease the stickers did finally come off.  I haven't attempted with the second bowl, yet.

Sadly, the bowl that is in use is sometimes wet on the outside when we put it into the holding arms and that has caused rust between the holding arms and the bowl.  Fortunately, that rust is not on the inside of the bowl so we are still using it for the time being.

Our pup is quite mellow when he's crated so we haven't had any problems with the bowl coming out of it's spot but if we had a more rambunctious pup I would be very concerned about the holding arms possibly causing injury if the bowl did come out.  We left our pup in with the bowl for very short times in the beginning to try to ensure against problems.

This product works but could be better.

Great book on the history of energy crises, with a particular focus on the United States. Builds on Smith's earlier theory about the energy crisis cycle. Great for folks interested in energy policy and politics.

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Question: A middle-brow history of scholars, careerists and some very big lizards

This is the American edition of a book published in England in 2000 or 2001 simply as "The Dinosaur Hunters."

The book is a fairly straight-forward telling of an Anglo-centric version of the dawning of the notion early in the 19th Century that there had been a pre-Adamite world inhabited by large-scale beasts that would in the course of time come to be known as dinosaurs.  All the usual British suspects are present:

~ Mary Anning, the self-taught woman with the wonderful eye for fossils who went out and retrieved those strange sea-beasts, the icthyosaurs and plesiosaurs, in return for little more than subsistence-level remuneration.

~ William Buckland, who obtained formal recognition (in England) of geology as an academic discipline.

~ Gideon Mantell, the provincial medico with a passion for geology and big, exotic, long-dead beasts.

~ Charles Lyell, whose magnum opus on geology would bear unexpected, long-term fruit, some of which he would find bitter.

~ Richard Owen, bright, clever, acquisitive, unforgiving, politically astute, scholarly star player who reached the heights and then had the misfortune to outlive his glory days.

~ And a couple of guys named Darwin and Huxley.

Such is the Anglo-centric nature of the narrative that the only really significant non-English character is the very, very French Baron Georges Cuvier, a truly international academic superstar.  And even he is presented solely in the light of his (generally erroneous) interactions with the main British figures.  So Anglo-centric is the author's account of the recognition of dinosaurs that only mid-way in the book, when Mary Anning finds a fine specimen of a pterodactyl, does Ms. Cadbury casually mention that the first specimen of this weird flying creature had been discovered in Bavaria--by an Italian, no less!--a full fifty years earlier and long-since described in print by Cuvier.

Over and above the story of scholars and collectors struggling to see the hitherto unseen and mightily wrestling with wretchedly inadequate and incomplete data to draw conclusions, some dead on and others dead wrong, Ms. Cadbury has seen fit to cast the book as a tale of rivalry, as a decades-long duel between that verray parfit gentil scholar, Gideon Mantell and that all-too successful academic bounder and social climber, Richard Owen.  Well ... maybe.  But the notion of life-long duel is a bit strained when one recollects that Owen died a full forty years after Mantell.  On the other hand, Owen did get into undoubted, no holds barred conflict with a far more formidable controversialist and adversary, Thomas Huxley, Darwin's ferocious attack dog.  The net effect of that series of combats was to dropkick Owen from star of scholarship to mere footnote, but Ms. Cadbury simply makes casual reference to their jousting.

This book is clearly intended as popular history and is resolutely non-rigorous in both text and citations.  As such, it is successful enough within its own terms.  For a reader who wants no more than a competently written narrative that introduces a handful of larger-than-life characters and a bit of scientific history, this will do as well as any and better than some.

Four stars.

There usually isn't a lot of plot with erotica and that is true here.  A knight "rescues" a virginal barmaid and proceeds to educate her on the joys of the flesh.  This story actually made me mad multiple times.  Horrible ending.

Mature content

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Question: he probably would have liked if it could hold more though but I'm sure ...

I got this for my boyfriend for Valentine's Day and he really likes it. it doesn't spill and he can make coffee while he's walking to class in the morning. he probably would have liked if it could hold more though but I'm sure there bigger ones out there

Makes for a great backup bag for the car or Bug out bag.

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Question: Nice, heavy cardboard

Purchased for my 5yr. old granddaughter. She loves it.  Nice, heavy cardboard; beautiful, crisp picture.

It's not too often that you can buy an album and like every song on it.  Living Proof is one of the rare albums where you find yourself replaying every song to learn the words so you can sing along.  From the first released single, Song For the Lonely, to the final track, When the Money's Gone, this album is singable, danceable and addictive!
Because Cher is beginning her farewell tour this summer, this album is a must-have for any fan!  What's better than going to a concert and singing along with the only performer to have a top 10 hit on the charts in the last 5 decades!

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Question: Far deeper than the typical mind would see

Easy to write this off as a cheap badly done action/war/combat flick.
Ok...do that. Go away quietly after you have you moron.

OR>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Dig deep, far deeper than you would ever in your life have done.
FWIW....I do not like the style what this flick would be presented as, normally.
The REAL udertow of the presentation gives truth to the fact of the matter of the reality of it all.
So.....Open your narrow mind for once in your miserable life.
Try for once in your simplistic shallow life to see beyond the simple facts presented in front of you and see reality in all it's ragged glory.
And for God's sake hopefully leave better than you came.
Nuff said.....dig the flick, PLEASE.

This is my forth kindle, Like always was easy to set up . Everything on the old was easy to move to the new.

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Question: Great cover, needs room for the leash

I love the executive cover look this case has, the flap cover and the magnetic clasp works great.  My only beef is the glue is heat sensitive and is coming apart in the corners, yet it still has it's tackiness for me to press the corner back down.  I live in Arizona, so  I have to expect the heat would affect some products like this.  I like to tuck the case leash inside, which I have to shift the cover a little to accommodate the leash bulb (can't think of a better name for it).  in addition, if you tug on one end of the leash loop, you could separate the cord from the join at the bulb. not a big deal, easily repairable; however, if you are swinging your case by your wrist, be prepared to see your expensive iphone 5 flying on a high arc.  in other words, don't do something stupid and expect it to protect your phone.

A good product overall, and a very executive look

Needed this item. I ride a motorcycle in Florida so frequently get caught in rain showers. Usually my shoes are so soaked I have to either set them aside for days, put them out in the sun to bake, or (shudder) tumble dry them in the dryer. You can imagine what the dryer does to them! Got these shoe dryers and tried them right out. They work better than I expected. They were well warmed up by the time I finished my shower and had my shoes dried in a matter of hours (they were so soaked I could pour water out of them). Wonderful "bang for the buck". Highly recommended to anyone who needs an efficient way to dry wet shoes or boots and not cause harm to the material.

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Question: The oil it came with tasted like butter (it is NOT pure canola oil)

The oil it came with tasted like butter (it is NOT pure canola oil). The spice it came with tasted amazing. The popcorn itself was very light and delicious. I used a microwave pop bowl with it and after about 1.5 minutes, I had fresh amazing popcorn!

Magic City only ran for two seasons then got cancelled - so its final episode did not ... fully close the books.  I would've kilt for season 3.  But on the other hand, the show spent quite a bit of time developing its characters (all but one or two are villains), the settings are wonderfully colorful and came right out of Architectural Digest, and the music is an absolute blast.  Well put together.  There's a bit of nudity, but it's tastefully done; a bit of violence, but not overly so.  All in all, the two seasons will leave you craving for more - and maybe that's the best way to end things.

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Question: A beautiful album of hope and redemption

Meg Hutchinson is a poet with a lovely voice. The truths she sings will sink into your bones in a way few other musicians could possibly manage.

I think 'Home' and 'Seeing Stars' are the two best songs on this stellar (no pun intended) album, and they're the two that best capture the sentiment of recovery, of rediscovering yourself after a time of darkness. Most songs on this album are a variation on that theme, but those two were the best.

The one song i roundly dislike is 'Song for Jeffrey Lucey' - while i understand, and deeply respect, the sentiment, the song just doesn't work for me.

This is a thin yoga mat like the ones provided by my mat pilates class.  It is very cute, and I am glad I chose it.  It was slippery at first and did have a funky smell.  After the first few uses, those problems went away.

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Question: workable, cheap materials, packed in styrofoam

this is a definite improvement in keeping our play room clean and organized. it takes much less time to chuck the toys into the proper bin than it is to get them back into their boxes. it is definitely wobbly, so placing it against a wall is a definite must and if your kids like to tug on things... it probably wouldn't be a good fit.

it's easy to assemble-- just screw the rods into the sides. the sides are of pressed wood, the rods are actually metal (not wood as described), and the whole thing comes packed with a bunch of styrofoam.

This is too large for my purposes as a mouse pad. But by resting this oversized mouse pad under my HP Photosmart printer it has become much quieter with considerably less groaning during normal operation.

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Question: Have only used them twice thus far, the sound ...

Have only used them twice thus far, the sound is loud & clear with my lightahead  6.0 phone/tablet. Regular ear buds were never loud enough.  I hope they don't mess up in the near future.

I wear Chuck Taylor's usually but thought I would give these a try. The soles wore out to the point that I had holes in the bottoms of both shoes in about a month and a half. It's unfortunate because the looked great.

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Question: These pants will change your life!

The wonders of modern technology!  Rip-free fabric that is durable but yet thin.  I now own three pairs of these, one in brown and two others in bark (tan).  The brown is a tad bit narrower in the waist and seat for some reason ... seriously its not all those Cheetos I've been eating lately.  If I find more comfortable longer lasting work pants, I'll buy them.  In the meantime, these are perfect.  I'm amazed at the kind of beating they take.  One pair (in bark) is starting to show signs of wear and washings; the hem is wearing thin.  But they took a beating; they were my first ones and they have the scars to prove it.  Before these pants I could barely mow the lawn with a self-propelled lawn mower wearing boring 'ol blue jeans.  But when I wear these pants, I feel invincible, I de-activate the self-propelled belt system and I go uphills backwards with the blade spinning in reverse.  That's how good these pants are.

Even if Ansermet is the one of my favorite director, maybe his style is not the best fit for Wagner.
But the Prelude of Lohengrin in this cd is so beautiful.

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Question: Excellent Read and Reference book on Chinese Recipes

Grace Young's writing style is very thoughtful and a testament to her ability to embrace her Chinese Heritage and prescribe its finer aspects in cooking to a reader who has only a basic familiarity of that culture.

Her writing is reflective, beautiful, nostalgic, concise, thoughtful, and with an elusiveness that only a true philosopher could have that motivates the spirit in wanting to learn more not only about cooking, but about how everything in life is balanced together.

I've been reading this book while I've had a very bad flu and her sections on the medicinal values of ingredients in Chinese cooking has been a blessing to me.

The book is well organized with a vivid introduction of her life growing up in San Francisco Chinatown; her observations thru family anecdotes.  Then she breaks down recipes with wonderful introductions in categories from rice, wok cooking, steam cooking, and two broader sections related to cooking and "The Art of Celebration" and "Achieving Ying Yang Harmony."

There are excellent instructions, pictures, and descriptions of key ingredients written in chinese with a photo so that while in a Chinese supermarket, you can find the ingredients.

There's also and excellent reference section in the back on the ingredients.

Little things such as eating congee (jook) when ill to aid the body in releasing toxins had an immediate effect on my health.  Also, her recipe for "Dried Fig Apple Almond" soup immediately cured me of my coughing problems.

Her instructions on the recipe are very concise.  If you follow her instructions academically, you will achieve the intent of the dish.

After reading this book, I look at eating more than just as a pleasure, but as a means of sustaining a longer and healthier life.

I only had one problem and that relates to the phonetics used in the pronunciation of some of the terms in chinese.  People at the stores seldom understood what I was asking for, but fortunately, there were pictures.

Great read and a book that is a permanent reference guide.

Bought this to help me make potty training easier and more fun for my son. I can't express how inconvenient it was to receive it the day before we started only to find that it's not operational. No ring what so ever. Very disappointed!

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Question: The curtains came as described however I do wish they ...

The curtains came as described however I do wish they were longer and had a matching valance. They actually are a tad short for my window but I will make it work. For those who plan to use the curtain ties they are not polka dot. The curtain ties are the pattern of the rest of the curtains.

One thing about this recording that is incredibly important...PLAY IT LOUD!  You really got to in order to fully appreciate this rockin' release by Hot Tuna.  American Choice is in my top ten favorite rock albums.  Jorma and Jack were on a roll here and this really represents the golden age of Hot Tuna.  So for all you old hippies out there, play it proudly!

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Question: People who see it think it is awesome.

This figure is fabulous. People who see it think it is awesome.

Personally they felt too big to me for a nose ring but loved it on top of my ears but did noticed some hurting.

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Question: ... once it's not retracting it is a piece of garbage I guess you get what you pay

This product was not worth the money after using it once it's not retracting it is a piece of garbage I guess you get what you pay for

I just bought one of these from "Office Despot", being
desperate after my old mouse failed.  After 15 minutes
use I'm returning it.  The scroll wheel on the one I
bought is uncomfortable, but worse, when I try to
scroll I often get a "scroll wheel button push"
instead.  This happens maybe about half the time, and
I couldn't solve the problem by using a lighter touch
on the scroll wheel.

I use a scroll wheel all the time so this mouse is just
unacceptable for me.

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Question: Doesn't even work!!! Just got it and ...

Doesn't even work!!! Just got it and I've been sitting here for 20 minutes and it isn't even warm. Very mad

In the introduction to this book, the author states that he truly admires William Shatner - he states that Shatner is a man who has made a career out of caricaturing himself, remaking himself over and over again with no looking back, no shame and - as far as we know - no regrets. He finishes by kindly asking William Shatner not to sue him.

I don't think he has too much to worry about, really. This book is a quick, fun read that, while not necessarily painting William Shatner in the best of lights, certainly pays homage to his long and varied career.

The story goes as follows: William Shatner is on his way to the very first ShatnerCon, a convention celebrating his life and works. It is a convention mobbed with fans, devotees who are there to see their idol, whether he caught their hearts as T.J. Hooker, Captain Kirk, or the host of Rescue 911. In the new Cathode-La convention center, tribute can be paid in full to William Shatner, a man who has changed so many lives.

But there are those who do not adore Shatner. They don't like him or even tolerate him. They are the Campbellians, known by the bloody stumps where their right hands used to be and each known only as Bruce. They hate William Shatner with a passion that borders on madness, and seeing him dead is not nearly enough for them - they want his entire body of work to never have existed. Their weapon is a Fiction Bomb, a metaphysical WMD that can erase stories from existence. No one remembers them, no one knows they ever existed. Should the Fiction Bomb succeed, William Shatner's entire body of work would cease to be. And so, in short order, would he.

But what if a Fiction Bomb should go wrong? What if that interface between fiction and reality should be breached, spilling its contents into what we commonly call the Real World? In that case, dozens of William Shatners - every character the man had played - would emerge in our world, with only one thought on their minds: Destroy the real William Shatner!

This book is a very quick read - only eighty-three pages - but it certainly packs in a lot of action, and as works of fan-fiction go, it isn't too bad. Because that is most assuredly what this book is - fanfic. Burk has a very basic concept here - get all of Shatner's characters out to kill him. Simple. Add lots of blood and gore and guts, because that's always fun, and you have some entertaining reading. This is the very best kind of fanfic, really - you know it's just a send-up, never intended to be a serious work of literature. Sit back and enjoy the ride.

It suffers from some serious editing problems, though, and Mr. Burk would have done well to have hired a proofreader. There are some very basic grammatical mistakes, dropped plurals and a few sentences that just don't make sense. To a regular reader, it might not be important, but to someone whose bread and butter is the proper use of English, it's kind of glaring. But then my expectations weren't all that high - I went into this expecting a rollicking adventure and that's what I got. Complaining about the grammar in a book like this is like complaining about the quality of the vegetables in your Big Mac.

Ultimately, this book has no over-arching message, no real lessons to teach us other than that if you see a deranged Captain Kirk approaching with a lightsaber (and how that got in there, I'll never know - a little artistic license for the sake of awesomeness) you run away. Very fast.

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Question: It look very high end I love it. We will see how its durability hold ...

Just received this today ... it toom a qhile to figure out how to put it together due to the instructions being a lil off but once I figured it our it took me less then 30min to put it together. It look very high end I love it. We will see how its durability hold over time. :)

It is easy to read and understand. This is something I really like in textbooks for college. It makes learning easier and more fun.

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Question: Perfect design and functionality

This product is awesome.  It dispenses a perfect amount and works reliably.

Silicone section too soft to protect the phone and outside part too hard to put on the phone.

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Question: I like this honey and will be buying

Very smooth, thinner than other honey Ive had.  I like this honey and will be buying ;more.

This twine is great stuff. I've used this number seventy two twine for over twenty years for lanyards to attach tools to my diving harness
It is about one eighth inch in diameter, nearly indestructible and best of all you can splice it. I usually put an eye splice on to the tool and another on to a snap clip to attach to my harness. After the splice is done I trim back the ends to about an eighth of an inch and melt them smooth into the twine. It makes a good looking lanyard, very secure and can be adapted to any use you can think up.

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Question: Works well on a Mac computer

I like this wireless keyboard and it works well with my Mac Book Pro. To see my demo and video check out my YouTube page under mvakleko or use this video ID watch?v=XSawbOOdqVo&sns=em

My main reason for getting this product was to control my Mac Book Pro when connected to my HDTV and this product works very well for this purpose. I can easily control my movies, pictures, and surf the Internet with ease.

The good:
- Cheep and effective. Great value for the intended purpose. Apple products cost over $140 for the same purpose
- Responsive
- Plastic construction and can handle bumps and falls

The Bad
- Mouse and multi touch sensitivity is not fluid as stock apple products such as the track pad
- buttons feel cheep
- multitouch only works for scrolling
- need to use a bluetooth adapter  and will not work on iPad as keyboard or Mac without the adapter
- requires AA batteries (USB charger with internal battery would be better)

Overall a great product for the purpose.

the case is good and nice looking, the only problem is the diffeculty of charging my phone while in the case "no easy access". also,if it has a path for the upper ear speaker so you can talk without keeping the case folded or openned which in my opinion makes it hard to hold, it would be perfect :) other than that, its worth buying :)

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Question: I highly recommend this book to anyone that has an interest in ...

As far as I am concerned, this book is the essential oil "Bible" when it comes to learning about essential oils, how to use them, and what they do.  I highly recommend this book to anyone that has an interest in essential oils.

This is a must-buy if you read the earlier parts of the series, but I didn't like some of the plot twists at the end which seemed far fetched and were in excess of what I thought one of the characters could plan. The art is still good, but this volume is also less funny than the other two.

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Question: Ugly as Sin... and Just as Salable

The characters in these ten stories are invariably grotesque -- ugly of body and mind, perverse and/or perverted, and mostly moronic -- but they are not incredible. They're all revoltingly real, as recognizable as the most hideous sinners in a Bosch painting, unerringly portrayed specimens of human devolution in the racist impoverishment and isolation of the American South. Whether equally loathsome characters could be matched in stories of other regions isn't in question; all of Flannery O'Connor's gargoyles are from the South. Also NOT in question is O'Connor's genius with words. Here's her first-paragraph intoduction of one of her monsters:
"Besides the neutral expression that she wore when she was alone, Mrs. Freeman had two others, forward and reverse, that she used for all her human dealings. Her forward expression was steady and driving like the advance of a heavy truck. Her eyes never swerved to left or right but turned as the story turned as if they followed a yellow line down the center of it. She seldom used the others expression because it was not often necessary for her to retract a statement, but when she did, her face came to a complete stop, there was an almost imperceptible movement of her black eyes, during which they seemed to be receding, and then the observer would see that Mrs. Freeman, though she might stand there as real as several grain sacks thrown on top of each other, was no longer there in spirit."

Oh my! That woman is REAL. But however realistic O'Connor's grotesque characters might be, the situations in which they are placed in these stories are flamboyantly bizarre, at the edge of plausibility. That pattern is so marked that one has to ask why. It's probably pre-post-modernist of me to ask, but I will anyway: what on earth is the intention behind this so-well-written weirdness?

Humor? Caricature? One could imagine that the Coen Brothers turned to O'Connor for ideas their ferocious mockery of the South in their film "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?" The tenor is awfully close.

Or simple sensationalism for the sake of sales? Plenty of that around today, but O'Connor wrote these stories in the 1940s, and I can't help suspecting that she had more earnest intentions than selling to the New Yorker.

Self-loathing? An indictment of her own milieu? Some of the younger and less deformed of her characters do express an aspiration to get out of the muck of their lives. Did she? I almost never want to know details of the lives of authors; if 'it' isn't in the words of the writing, it isn't there at all. What I know about O'Connor is that she died young, and if her short life was enclosed in the world she describes, it's no wonder!

I also know, inadvertently from other reviews, that O'Connor was Catholic, that her writings are taken by critics to have meanings related to her Catholicism. Frankly, I have trouble with that thought. If we are supposed to perceive the innate depravity of humankind, and the lust for any kind of salvation, then O'Connor goes too far toward Gnosticism. To suggest that the depraved 'souls' of her stories were created in G_d's image is to deny the sublimity of the Divine. Perhaps the Catholicism of her 'South' had inherited the Cathar dualism, or else exchanged genetic particles with the most extreme Calvinism. Or perhaps O'Connor was on her way, in these early stories, toward 'painting herself into a corner' in her struggle with the ideas of sin and redemption. There is a priest, by the way, in the last story of the collection, but he is a simpering fool, the closest thing in the book to an outright caricature.

The first five stories of this collection could be brushed aside, as just writing for writing's sake, but the sixth story, "The Artificial Ni__er", is a mind-blower, a monument in the graveyard of literature, that extinct human pursuit. Plainly I've got to read the rest of O'Connor's work before the prions get the rest of my brain...

Although the lamp shade was not the specific one I was looking for, I love it more than the original shade and the quality is great and it looks good on my crystal lamp.

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Question: Jim Croce Photographs & Memories: His Greatest Hits

Jim Croce Photographs & Memories: His Greatest Hits is a great CD with a bunch of good songs! It is awesome!

I just bought my second one of these an wanted to join the crowd. These are great little scopes! I put my first on my PSL and anybody who knows that rifle knows its muzzle blast and recoil. The scope has handled it very well so far. This new one will be going on my AK. (I'm using the Texas Weapons System base for these rifles in case anybody is curious about mounting a scope on AK variant rifles.) Anyways the locking turrets are great alon with the clear optics, great buy for the money. UTG has my interest.
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The scopes both are falling apart now. Crosshair glow stuck on on both scopes. These are cheap throw away scopes I don't shoot with these scopes that often and both have broke. One still holds a zero but mag zoom won't twist. Be advised lol.

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Question: will the real John Grisham write?

Mr. Grisham why did you let this go out? after the first 20 pages, i had to put it down.  boring...

My granddaughter has so many entertaining hours.  I have so much peace!  We play together and now she wants to do it al day long.

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Question: Lasted less than a year

Was good for a while. Then phone would completely die with 30% charge left. Eventually had to find a better product.

I give this product 4 out of 5 stars. It arrived on time and looks great in my bedroom. The only issue was the smell. It took 2 washes to get it out and even then I could still smell the ink for a couple weeks. Having to wash it has dimmed the colors just a bit, but overall still beautiful.

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Question: Not Worth the energy to charge it.

This thing says it has one charge for a smart phone.  WRONG!!  After wasting my time charging it, the thing did NOT A THING.

great for hikes and for amusement parks. Can freeze water in it and not have it become brittle. Fill half way up then freeze can fill rest of the way when ready to go.

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Question: good value, light & sturdy

Bought this suitcase 4 months ago. At first the material seemed so thin and light, i thought it might be too fragile, but so far i've taken it on 3 transatlantic return flights and it barely got a few scratches here and there. I'm really really pleased with the purchase, I can fit so much more stuff than before when i travel, because the weight of the suitcase itself is much lighter than any I've had before. It is also very mobile, turns smoothly on the wheels. Highly recommend it!

GOT THIS FOR MY WIFE. FIT GREAT. COVERED THE WHOLE SCREEN PRETTY WELL. BUT ALREADY CHIPPED AND CRACKED ALONG THE BOTTOM AFTER JUST 1 DAY.

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Question: Warning doesn't fit on Dewalt Oscillating Tool

I would give it 5 stars except for one big issue. This says "universal" compatibility yet it doesn't fit on the Dewalt oscillating tool without some modifications. I ended up taking an angle grinder to it to trim off the opening to get it to work with my Dewalt tool. Once that was done it worked very good.

In the inside of the show on the left, where the toes began, there I something sharp that bothers a lot when walking, I can only wear then for a few because of the pain. I guess it was screw up when making the shoe, and they still sold it anyway... but overall. still useable.

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Question: Off to the Shakespeare Festival

This course give the listener a good intro to 12 plays by Shakespeare,, both comedies and tragedies.  His method of breaking down the language and symbolism is helpful, and his contagious enthusiasm for the Bard invites the reader to pick up a play and read it more deeply using the tools he illustrates in his lectures.  The lectures explain the plot lines and the characters as well as illustrate the possible interpretations.  You will want to hear this series more than once and refer to it prior to attending any of the 12 plays.  He also tucks in little nuggets about some other plays although not with the same degree of depth.

Honestly, I'm confused. I like the look. The size is a little small....but works for my needs....but I feel it is allowing the bread to mold much more quickly than it should. It seems like the box retains humidity....speeding up the molding process. I've been wasting a lot of bread that is less than a week old...I am thinking of throwing it out because of this issue....

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Question: Love these shoes it's very comfortable

Love these shoes it's very comfortable , I like them to much
very fit size , I take 9.5 and it's good with me and it's my normal size , Thank you so much Amazon you are my favorite place I buy from them , I recommend to buy this pairs
worms, comfortable, and it's skechers ;)
Thanks Amazon for speed delivered:)

Love the paper and very happy with the service received! Highly recommended

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Question: Perfect to use as my swim bag

Perfect to use as my swim bag, never had any problems with it and I am very rough with my things

Even though I only got this as part of a Halloween costume... it is highly disappointing.  It is surprisingly cheap, even for $15.  As mentioned in other reviews, it's flimsy... the leather straps are horribly made.  The one I got is attached off center and crooked.  The shoulder strap needs another buckle thing to hold the excess in place.

Hopefully no one buys this to use as an actual bag... because it really is horribly made.  Lots of threads breaking loose and in places it's not even correctly sewed.  I can only imagine it was hand made by some slave labor child worker in India as no machine could screw up stitching this badly. If you are looking for an actual bag to use, don't buy this one, look at some of the other bags and read the reviews (something I did not do until now)  Since I bought this as a costume prop, then I don't mind so bad.  If I bought it for regular use, I would absolutely return it.

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Question: but looks good even when the bottom strap is worn a little ...

This harness fits perfectly! I am 5'3, weigh about 150 and wear a 34B. The harness is stretchy and adjustable. It was a bit longer than I expected, but looks good even when the bottom strap is worn a little lower than shown in the photo. With so many pricey harnesses out there, I will definitely be returning to this brand when I purchase another.

excellent product! both of my kids love their pillows from a little pillow company!  my son uses the toddler pillow, while my daughter has graduated to the youth one - they are the perfect sizes for their little heads!  i love this company and their products!

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Question: The two I got were defective.

The two I got were defective. One didn't turn on, the other didn't turn off. I returned them

I'm very torn on this book. I think the author has a good writing style and means of presentation. I like how the examples in the book are built up and how the explanations around those examples provide an incremental increase in context. The conversational tone of the book is also very welcome, as I believe it lends itself well to this kind of subject.

However, all that being said, this book is plagued by what plagues many other Packt books: poor quality of the examples. Going through Chapter 2 alone, for example, you will find many mistakes not just in the text, but in the code as well.

For the text problems, the issue seems to be that code was changed after the text was written but the text was not changed to reflect that. Ironic in a book that is ultimately about testing: you always make sure to test the final product.

For the code, the issue is that some of it simply doesn't work as it is provided. Further, if you look at the code download that Packt makes available for the site, you will often find that the code there differs from what is in the book. And sometimes both of those differ from what the text itself describes.

There is apparently one of the "technical editors" who wrote a review for this book. I'm not sure I would necessarily admit to that, given some of these issues. (Technical editors are responsible for technical accuracy.) As one of the more obvious lacks of accuracy -- and you literally cannot miss it, there is an AddressValidator class created at one point. The book itself has you call an invalid_parts() method as part of the RSpec tests for that class. Yet the AddressValidator class shown in the book has no invalid_parts() method. Nor -- at the time of writing this review -- did the code download from the Packt site. This is but one of many other issues.

This happens just enough that -- depending on your time, patience, and tolerance -- you run up against a trust barrier. This is the killer problem for technical books. If readers start to feel they can't trust what the book is showing them, they are likely to go somewhere else for the information. Most likely to the numerous blogs that document tools like RSpec and can be updated on the fly if errors are found.

I do want to stress that, depending on your overall experience and skill level, you absolutely can get useful information out of this book, which is why I rate this book with three stars. But there can be a lot of overhead to getting that useful information. It really is up to each reader whether the overhead is worth the effort. The best a reviewer like myself can do is at least provide you with the cautionary aspect.

RSpec is a fantastic tool and Ruby is a fantastic language. It pains me to see what should be a excellent resource like this not pass muster. There is no way, for example, that I could recommend this book to any company I do consulting for. Even though I really, really want to.

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Question: As usual Debbie rock's

Debbie Macomber has been my favorite author since I had discovered her over 13 years ago.  I love her series books.  Rose Harbor and Blossom Street are my favorite series, so far!

These jeans are super cute~ would recommend to anyone looking for cute skinny jeans for their little one :)

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Question: Easy to assemble, sturdy, nice finish. Convenient height to pair with pub stool.

Just what I was looking for! These shelves were easy to put together and are very sturdy when assembled. The wood color is a nice, dark brown with reddish tones. The color has an even finish with no noticable blemishes. Looks great with woven baskets to help contain some of the clutter. I used the Whitmor 6581-1980-JAVA Small Woven Strap Tote, Java for my baskets -- 1 on each shelf with room for other items not in baskets.

We're using this in a gameroom, and have a pub height barstool next to the shelf. The top level of the shelf is a convenient height for putting a few snacks or holding a drink or two.

After a lot of research, I decided on the medium Booyah for my 3 yorkies - I wanted a stroller that traveled well, was able to fit through normal doorways, and that would be the right size for my 3 little yorkies.  The quality is TOPS - but the assembly instructions are not!  You need more tools than they provide and the instructions?  They are not good - some poor pictures for assembly, but no real written instructions.  If you are handy, you can push through this with limited difficulty.  If you're not handy, you best call a friend who is!  All in all, this is the perfect size carrier for 3 small dogs and I think it is everything it is advertised to be.  This stroller offers a sturdy, safe and secure way to travel with your dog(s).  I would highly recommend this product to anyone interested in a great pet stroller.  Can't wait for spring when I can really get out and "stroller" around with the pups!  I purchased this from an Amazon vendor, Liquid USA, and they delivered on-time and it was packaged very well.

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Question: Decent quality gaming headphones for the price

Good price for what you get. Much more comfortable than standard generic headphones you would get at the store, much better sound also. Unless you have ears on the smaller side, the pads/cushions will rest on a small part of your ear (although you can tuck it in a bit) but they are very soft so it does not bother you unless you will be wearing for an extended period of time (few hours). Removable mic is also a plus. Quality could be better however, definitely not for DJ's as the cups do not rotate as much as would be desired for one-ear listening and the plastic seems more fragile than I would like. All in all however, I would buy again unless I was looking to spend a couple hundred on an epic gaming headset.

when I received this it is missing a piece for one of the turners, but far as use it seems to regulate well im on day 12 and no problems yet maintains heat and humidity well im pleased just wish all the pieces would have been included

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Question: they seam to be made well just don, t ...

they seam to be made well just don,t know how they will hold up , till spring time gets here,

The picture is of a white volume and the one I received was lime green. It does not complete the set, as my set is white. The picture was misleading.

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Question: Some good things but lots of not so good

There are some good things in this book, especially the first and last chapters but there are a lot of discussions in between that don't add much to the purpose of the book. The idea of the book is worthwhile, maybe the author will do better next time.

Midwest Independent Research, educational websites. Improvements, mwir-improvements.blogspot. 100 websites in 8 categories.

Great for the dreaded vet trips. We spray some in her carrier and on her towel.

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Question: Great price for a small extinguisher

Great price for a small extinguisher. I haven't had to use it yet but its a nice extinguisher.  Comes with everything you need to mount it.

The movie Hook was made as a children's movie, making the soundtrack highly entertaining and fun. Music such as track number 1, "Prologue" starts quietly with strings  before brass start to  play, giving this track a sense of enlightment. The music continues to  build till it becomes swifter,  While strings continue to play up and down  the scales as the background instruments. Other songs, like track 2 and 3,  "We don't want to grow up" and "Banning back home" are  written with an interesting piano tune.  Among the best tracks on this CD  are number 7, "Presenting the Hook". Which begins as a rather  strange song, sounding as if it will never go anywhere, but before you know  it, it builds into a loud brass arrangement. Another good track, number 9,  "The lost boy chase" is a song using the tuba as the primary  intrument, while strings make up the secondary instruments. This track  matches it's name well, as the tuba makes it sound as if a boy is being  chased by a
rather large pirate. Maybe the best songs on the CD,  "The Ultimate War " begins with a mixture of iron and iron  clashing against each other, as drums in the background bring out the sense  that a battle is about to take place. This whole song is very entertaining,  with parts that seems as if a losing battle is about is happening, while  other parts seem to encourage you. Great CD! Don't say you have the best of  John William's CDs unless you have Hook!

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Question: Very pretty, soft-looking yarn

But I found it very hard to work with. I was using in a crochet pattern and even with O hook, it was pretty tight. Might try it on big knitting needles and see if that is more soft and supple. Tried three different patterns and none looked as cozy as I'd hoped for. So I ended up using Sugar and Cream cotton yarn.

I love this, it's so cute, I can't wait until spring time comes so we can take it outside, it came in a very big box, and partially assembled, you'll have to put on the wheels, the holder for the bag, and the canopy, we rode it around a little in the house, i like the soft wheels, not that hard plastic, and nice cushions for the seats

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Question: Careful with the assembly!

A true powerhouse of a work cart: we bought two of these for a very specific purpose, and I expect them to well outlast their assigned job, and we'll be using them for years beyond that. Roll smoothly, are well designed in terms of features, and they hold a ton!

The only reason I am not giving these 5 starts is because of the assembly. 1) You really need two people to put these together -- it is much, much easier. And keep your rubber mallet handy -- you'll be swinging it a lot. 2) As I said, we bought two of these. The first one went together fairly smoothly once we had two people on board. The second one was a different story. Two of the "struts" or "legs" or whatever you want to call the things between the two shelves were mislabeled. We moved them around, stared at them, moved them around again, stared at them some more, and finally ignored the instructions. Thank God it was the second one, and not the first, because we knew how it was supposed to look, and knew that we had to ignore the designations on them!! Had we not known to ignore them, we would have ended up throwing the whole d*mn thing through a plate glass window. The manufacturer really needs to be more careful about that.

Other than that, I think we're going to love these.

The scenario of a private DD island isn't just for a family, it is  every household on an exclusive island. The author kept my interest with a central character who is finding mysteries everywhere involving erotic activities and punishment; and her curiosity soon gets into the domestic discipline life. The story takes a number of twists and turns and offers enough descriptions and details to keep anyone into or curious about domestic discipline life turning the pages to find out what happens next. I enjoyed the book and recommend it to anyone who finds DD interesting.

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Question: Came broken. Whatever It's glass and ups.. ...

Came broken. Whatever
It's glass and ups... Well I used to work there and let's just say every box is not cuddled

What a great price for such great cards. You can do so much with these cards. I have used them to compare and contrast fractions. I have used them to add, subtract and multiply fractions. Finally, I have used these as flash cards identifying fractions. I also like that the cards represent fractions with numbers and pictures. Three great activities for one low price

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Question: Great product for all us "Natural" girls out there!

I order two bottles at a time, I have ordered this for over a year now! I do not like the purple shampoo's my hair is silver not purple...love this product. I would recommend it for all us "Natural" girl's out there...it take's the yellow out!

These things are awesome.  The Amazon price is about half that of local pet shops, and my dogs go through these like crazy.  I'm pretty lazy about brushing my little dog's teeth, and our big dog refuses to let anyone brush her teeth, so her breath was getting pretty rank.  Now they (and my foster dog) all have excellent breath and great teeth!  HIGHLY recommend these.  And if you buy them through smile.amazon.com you can donate to your local shelter or rescue group when you buy them!  Win win!

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Question: Nice instrumental music

I like this CD. But, I prefer hearing the actual songs off of the soundtracks. I'll still listen to this sometimes, though.

A good value. My first box came with scratches on the glass; but they were very prompt (even pro-active) and workable on the replacement.

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Question: Thought they were comfortable

I had read reviews about these boots, that were very good. So, I ordered them. When I first tried them on they were comfortable. Not extremely comfortable, not a lot of cush, but okay. I kept them because I liked the way they look. They are very sleek and don't interfere with your pant legs. However, wearing them the first time, after a while they started hurting my feet. Could not wait to take them off. Mind you, I was only shopping for groceries, not running a marathon! Very dissapointed with these boots. I can only wear them for a very short period of time, Which means they're in the box most of the time. I would not recommend them, unless you're in to pain!

Received as expected. Good quality. Timely arrival.

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Question: This was a wonderful book (and Michael Urie kills it in the audiobook)

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Before I started this book I knew that it would make me cry. What I didn't know, was that it would be worth it. This was a wonderful book (and Michael Urie kills it in the audiobook). Honestly, I couldn't put it down, and more than anything I just wanted to give Ted a hug and get rid of every octopus. I would definitely recommend this book.

Used this to support potty training with my 3 year old grandson. Each time he used the potty we got out the truck book and he picked a new sticker.
He loved picking the stickers. He often spent five minutes just deciding which on he wanted next. Then we spent time finding the page where the sticker belonged. So, it was educational, fun and motivating.

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Question: I'm so glad I bought a simple pedometer

I had thought about getting a fit bit type fitness tracker until I couldn't seem to find enough reviews without problems.  Im very happy with it in general however two things I'd change are that at midnight it goes back to zero, I am often still on my walk at that time. I would like the option of it resetting manually. Yhe other issue was in the car it can start counting steps especially on bumps. I had it do 600 steps once when driving.  So the company told me any pedometer will do that.

I am in the process of reading all of WEB Griffin's books have not found one that I did not love and could not wait to start the next.

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Question: Perfect for the holidays

I used to work in a gift shop that sold Lenox decorations at Christmas time and Ive always wanted a set of Lenox plates for the holidays. When I found this set, I was very excited because they are made from Melamine, which is much more sturdy than fine China. With this set of plates, I was able to have a nice, beautiful set of Lenox designed dinnerware without the concern of it breaking if it were dropped on the kitchen floor. I love that its dishwasher safe, but do wish it were microwave safe as well. Even though the description does state that its 10.5 inches, I want to point out that this is a little bit of a smaller plate. It could be used for dinner, but better suited for dessert or appetizers. We typically have guests around the holidays and Im excited to have them over to see these gorgeous plates. This set is the perfect compliment for the China version of Lenox holiday plates and wonderful for people with small children who want to have their very own Christmas plates.

I just received this case today, so I can't comment on long-term usage just yet.

However, this case absolutely does fit the Verizon iPhone 4 well. For some background info, the Verizon version of the phone uses a different networking technology (CDMA rather than AT&T's GSM), which necessitates a slightly different external antenna design. This change also required a very subtle repositioning of the mute switch on the left side of the phone. Some existing cases work fine, while others with precise control cutouts will not fit this new design as well.

This Incipio NGP Case for iPhone 4 (Matte Gunmetal) (Fits AT&T iPhone) case has a combination of  control cutouts and button-cover style details. The sleep button is covered and is very nice and easy to operate. I feel it's actually better than just the naked phone because of both the increased protection and the soft touch feel. The volume controls are also covered with the NGP material and offer similar protection/comfort to the sleep button cover.

The very SLIGHT issue is that the mute switch above the volume controls butts up against the side of the cutout. There's no physical cover here, just a well-made cutout in the case material. The switch sits right beside the edge of the cutout and makes it marginally more difficult to operate. In actual use, I think this is more-or-less a non-issue. The case doesn't obstruct the operation, just decreases the margin of error for hitting the switch.

Overall, the case has a nice matte finish that keeps the phone still on a flat surface, but it doesn't get stuck in your pocket like many other silicone cases do. The speakers, dock connector, and headphone jack also have well made cutouts that allow easy use. The camera port does not interfere with flash functionality as far as I can tell. Some cases add glare to photos because of a too-tight fit around the flash LED reflects light. All the cutouts are beveled - they did a nice job instead of just straight cuts. It adds negligible weight to the device and very little bulk. I'm very happy with the case.

Again, I can't comment on long-term use yet, but so far I REALLY like this case and highly recommend it as compatible option for the Verizon iPhone 4. Grab it, it's cheap and solid!

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Question: Great workouts, unique and really fun!

After browsing Amazon's fitness section for over an hour, I decided to buy the Elite Forces Rapid Readiness Workout. The main reason I purchased this DVD was it really looked like it had something different to offer. (It has a girl with a gun on the cover, now that's different!)
At first glance I thought it looked a little expensive, but when I checked the DVD details, I noticed it had 4 volumes, additional features, and some graphics called M.A.S.S. I'm not the kind of person who reads instruction manuals, so I skipped the Basics volume and went right on to the Shadowboxing Workout. (Later I realized skipping it was a mistake. When I finally watched the instructions it explained how to do the kicks and punches.)
Let me tell you, the Shadowboxing Workout was TOUGH! I didn't finish the entire workout the first couple of times, but I've done it all the way through now.  The other workouts are called Combo and Cardio. I love the Combo, it has kept me interested, and I have used it the most. It's has a lot of different motions, kicks and punches and really keeps me on my toes.
The Cardio workout (I must admit), I started, but couldn't keep up. But instead of slowing down what is a fast workout, I've decided to save that one for when I'm in a little better shape. (Yes, it's THAT Hard!)
All the volumes start with a little video, these are called "missions." In the missions, some bad guys (and girls) are trying to get the star of the video. I was really surprised to see her parachute to a roof-top in one! In another she's attacked while taking a bath, well, you get the idea. They are fun to watch, but do not last long enough for you to forget about why you are in front of the tv, TO EXERCISE! I don't watch them every time I workout, but I have noticed some of the workout moves I've learned used for self-defense in the missions. (I told my husband he'd better not bother me when I'm in the bathtub. ;)
So, while I would DEFINITELY recommend this video, I do have a word of caution: Pick an open area of your house to workout in. (I kicked over a lamp during my first workout!)

Dan Jones's well-researched and written non-fiction book, The Wars of the Roses:  The Fall of the Plantagenets and the Rise of the Tudors is a very reader friendly and  fascinating look at the Medieval years that were drifting into the beginning of the Renaissance.  People often refer to it as "The War of the Roses" but it was much more than one war. This war was a series of bloody battles where kings led their forces into battles where thousands were killed.  Towton and Tewkesbury were two  of the worst battles.  The Lancastrians and the Yorkists were fighting for the right to the throne of England and also France.

The information is presented with a lot of detail about the people who played their parts in the fight for the English crown.  My book is underlined with notes written in the margins,  else I would forget where some passages are that I want to go back to. I found the letters and other things that were written by kings and queens and reproduced in the book to be fascinating as well as the amount of money that the crown spent that is converted into today's amounts.  It is staggering to see how much kings put into a coronation or a baptism of a baby. In today's currency it would be in the millions.  Of extreme interest also is the usurpation, plotting and violence that went into men's desires to wear the crown.  Of  great interest was the topic of marriage in order for male heirs to be born,  and the role of women in the nobility seemed to be for financial and political gain for their husbands.

Another reviewer mentioned that it is confusing when the name of a person is interchanged with his territory such as Edmund, Duke of Somerset is referred to sometimes as Edmund and at other times as Somerset.  I had to go back and read again in order to make sure I knew which person was being discussed.  Despite small things such as this I found the book to be a monumental history that I really enjoyed and more importantly, I learned so much.

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Question: A journey into the Cuban soul!

As the other reviews have already said, The Cuba Reader is a compilation of short stories, poems, newspaper articles etc. interspersed with sections which provide historical background.

This is a good book for people who want to see Cuban history through the eyes of Cubans. It will make you fall in love with the people and their culture.

Amazon products seem superior overall, and this is no exception. Packaged excellently and is a clean design.

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Question: A Godsend for us data-haters

I'm an English major, not a math nerd, but I'll make an exception for this book. The author makes it easy with a step by step guide that leads me through data land mines. Seriously, I hate this stuff and I can't imagine doing this on my own.

I am halfway through a six month supply for five cats (read: spent over $200). My cats are scratching like crazy, I have fleas in my house now. I have always gotten my flea products from the vet or Petsmart. Those worked, and continued working for the month they promised. This stuff works for maybe a week. I have five cats going crazy (one with a severe flea allergy, looks like she's been in an alley fight, she's elderly, so it's harder for her system to fight back). I'm heading down to the vet this morning to buy some Advantage, which will cost me an arm and a leg, but it will be worth it to know that it will work. Oh, and I'm stuck with four boxes that are useless, because you can't return to Amazon.

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Question: Great cloth baby book

The colors intrigued my grandson. He reacts happily to noises book makes as he grabs it and chews on it

purchased this item-comes in lg. tins of three-one was opened -called and they replaced the item right away-very fast service! Polite customer rep-Was a very great buy-Love amazon, they work hard to please you. I've been with amazon for over 5 yrs. and have always been happy with thier service

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Question: I wish they would let you put 0 stars. ...

I wish they would let you put 0 stars. This watch is not cut right and doesn't go on with any amount of ease. It is either foam or vinyl with screen printing and would probably fall apart in a day of wear if it would go on the watch.

One wild ride indeed by Dean Koontz. He includes everything but the kitchen sink in this thriller! It is easy to figure out why there are people out there that consider Koontz one of the best!

I can imagine being the person of Ethan Truman, and sometimes feeling the anxiety. But then you think also of what it might be like to Fric. Koontz throws a lot of stuff together. From Broadway roses, to Jewish food, maybe even a dead body here and there, right? I enjoyed the NO FEAR attitude of Hazard Yancy. Corky Luputa made kind of an obnoxious villain, yet a worthy opponent.

While it kept my attention, it was easy at times to put down. However, near the ending, it goes nuts, and you find yourself saying, "He did it again." So, all in all, Koontz does not disappoint. He thrills us, entertains us, and for some people, he actually inspires us. No harm done there.

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Question: Powerful vacuum in a small package

Very effective vacuum for hardwood, laminate, carpet stairs, and furniture. It's really easy to move from one area to the next without being hung up or constantly worrying about the cord getting in the way. You carry the vacuum and the cord stays behind you the whole time. I really like the attachments that are included but what's better is how they lock into place. It's not like most vacuums that just slide one end into the other. These attachments actually lock into place and will not come free when you are using them. The bag is reusable which is also a nice bonus. Overall I'm very satisfied with this purchase.

Great board book, true to the original script.  We noticed that the image of Santa sort of changes from page to page-- when he comes down the chimney, his face and body type look slightly skinnier and different from the next page, a close-up view.  Not that my little tot would notice, but keeps this from getting 5 stars.

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Question: Also good quality material

My husband likes these. He has a medium build and loves the comfort and wide waistband. Also good quality material.

This did not live up to the reviews I saw before purchasing it. I was greatly disappointed.

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Question: Good for small childrens shoes

Not so well constructed to hold adult shoes which are heavier than children's shoes.  I have 2 toddlers boy and girl. This is great to hang in our coat closet by the garage door to organize their shoes.  Have used it for several months with minimal wear.  I did notice some of the stitching has started to loosen up (Nothing a little super glue can not fix). Not recommended for adult shoes as they are heavier and will wear this unit out very quickly.

My old fun span freely and now with a new one I get that "whir" sound when I start the car and when it gets hot outside. It works like it's supposed to.

My gripe is that the factory clutch fan had longer bolts and had a nut to firmly secure it. This one is just a screw in type that barely sticks out of the other end. It works but in the back of my mind I'd wonder if it could come loose. It's been about 2000 miles and it's still fine but if you're super paranoid go get some longer bolts and nuts at the hardware store.

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Question: Good for bottom feeders.

My bottom feeders are so into these. They sink in just a few seconds so that the top feeders don't gobble them up.

It's pretty good.  Damon is interesting to watch, but the disco thing is annoying.  How is it that Matt Damon was nominated by the Golden Globes in the actor in a musical or comedy category?

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Question: comfortable sparkly silver dress

I got this at a great price - slightly less than $45 for a holiday party dress.  I normally wear size 6 but decided to get size 8 just so I'm comfortable in it.  Looks very nice.  Definitely need a strapless bra to go with this.

I ended up with 2 plastic trays.  The handles broke as soon as I twisted and tried to get the ice cubes out.  The ice cubes then did not come out, no matter what.  I had to melt them with hot water and discard to the trash.

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Question: Great telescope accessories case

I chose a Pelican case over a purpose-built telescope eyepiece case as the price was slightly better and I could safely store eyepieces and other telescope accessories inside.

The case itself is surprisingly light.

The foam is pre-cut making it easy to create perfect cutouts for my eyepieces, collimator, reflex sight and red flashlight.

I had to return the first case I ordered as the plastic that held one end of the handle was broken when it arrived.  The US distributor of Pelican cases has been bought out and is apparently doing a terrible job of shipping replacements (July 2010).  The original company I ordered from said it could be months before they received a replacement case.

An ok shirt, not just like the pic but "ok" enough. The shirt appears much more casual than it appears in the photo particularly with this company despite following the measurement guide I ended up with things way too tight or way too small.

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Question: These work far better through my Smart Things hub

Don't buy the starter kit. These work far better through my Smart Things hub. Buy a IP accessible hub and go from there. Cheers.

This review is more about the company we purchase from than the product itself.  After only a handful of uses one of the cable clamps (that connect to the car's battery terminal) broke under very little pressure.  We called Sea Eagle, they picked up the phone right away, said they would ship a replacement part to us, and it arrived within a week.  Absolutely phenomenal customer service.  If every company had such incredible customer service life would be dreamy!  Highly recommend this seller. Thank you very much!

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Question: Quicken makes managing household bills so much easier!

Being a user of Intuit products for years, I recently upgraded to Quicken Deluxe 2016 which was very easy by downloading it online. I've been using Quicken since the early 90s and depend on it solely to keep up with the checking account and household expenses. Being self employed, we used Quick Books for our business which our CPA really appreciated. because all he had to do was transfer the numbers to our tax return. With both programs it was easy to set up as many accounts as needed, balance them and print checks. It was also easy to create a P&L report whenever needed, not to mention keep track of itemized expenses. I have had no formal training in bookkeeping or in using Quick Books / Quicken, but relied on Intuit's detailed help system and tutorials they provided. It's impossible to express how much I appreciate having these two programs that made my life so much easier and am happy that I had the opportunity to tell others.

I decided to put this on all my paintball accessories just like my protective gear, guns, boots and for my girlfriend's who also play with me

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Question: Just loved this book!!

I couldn't put this book down once I started reading it. The plot twists are unexpected and just keep you wanting to read more. The book was well written and really makes you feel like you are in the middle of what is happening. Hope to see Ralph Maguire in another adventure soon!

My family has loved portable chargers ever since I bought my first one. This one is primarily for my biggest user in the family, and she has used it so often, its been over a month now and she is still using it. Thank you!

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Question: Flimsy, flimsy, flimsy.

Very flimsy.  It was a good idea but not sturdy at all. Might make a nice kids table.

I was very excited about this book after hearing Sam Harris on Tim Ferris' podcast.  He is obviously a very bright man with some interesting insights but in this book, he is way too full of himself.

After the first 50 pages or so (which were very good), I felt he was more interested in showing off how much he knows about religion, science, etc.  The structure was very poor - his observations and arguments kept going around and around and around.

I would put it this way - he is a good author in desperate need of a great editor.  I didn't hate the book but I was disappointed about it.

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Question: You can't tell if the thing works or not. ...

You can't tell if the thing works or not. Makes no sound or anything. Overall room is the same

This pump is junk. Like others have said, the valve connections leak.

I have disassembled the pump head in an attempt to discern and repair the issue, but in my estimation it is irreparable because it is simply poorly designed. The problem piece seems to be a toggle lever that is meant to stop the air from escaping from the alternate connection as you pump. The lever sits at the end of the hose that inserts into the rear of the pump head and has a rubber stopper on either end. The lever is supposed to plug the connection that is not in use as air pressure is forced through a channel from the hose. The lever does not toggle properly, rendering the pump completely useless.

Blackburn should be ashamed of the engineering on this product.

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Question: It's all about overcoming the obstacles!

Five Thimbles is a heartwarming book that will make you laugh and cry.  In many ways it reminds me of Jeanette Walls' memoir, but this very well written memoir does not have the vulgarity and profanity that is found in The Glass Castle.  Curse words are not found in this writing.  A mother can easily recommend Five Thimbles to her child in hopes that the child gets a view of being raised with very little material possessions and the absence of a father, but still accomplishing much in this life.  Paula DeMarini tells her story with a tone that makes you feel you are sitting next to her at the coffee shop and you will want to sit there all day hearing more stories about her family!  The admiration for Mother will stir mothers to try harder to be positive and encouraging, counting every blessing!

To say that this is maybe the best work by Priest may only mean a big joke... "JUNKULATOR" is a piece of junk. PRIEST drawn a new logo, why they do have this new found need to look "aggressive", "violent"? And what about the song titles? "BURN IN HELL"???? Come on, guys, you are better than this !!! Ok, I admit you have to change a little to go on with the times, but to copy these nineties garbages that are around was something I never iamgined Priest to do. I watched them in concert some months ago, and thankfully they just played two songs from this terrible album and just two more from the even worse DEMOLITION. (therefore robbing us of four more good old-days tunes !!!!). Alive, they are still energetic and perfect. Ripper Owens has nothing to prove, his voice is amazing and he sings Halford's tunes with respect and personality. But this "new" Priest with the "new" logo and "new" record company should bear another name...

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Question: Too Small to hold much money.

MUCH smaller than expected! Half the size of a "regular" piggy bank. It's alright tho, I will give this one to my 1 year old granddaughter and NOT the one I bought it for.

The book is exactly as pictured. It came packaged with a clear plastic cover protecting the book. I did not open the book and look through it as it was a gift but the receiver is a very big grateful dead fan and thought it was very cool.

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Question: Fun Desk Toy for any Fan

It's a Halo 4 bobble head. What more is there? It's fun, and makes a great gift.

A great addition to any bobble head collection.

This book is beautifully written! It deeply pulls you into the mystery behind famous brands!  It also clearly showed us where to enhance and inspire our Sales Team. To create within the heart of the brand and lite the torch that carries us. Anyways I am so driven by this book I must go now and create!
This is a must have book and we will gift it to our entire Sales Team!
DAHLIANA

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Question: Not bad for what it is

I was hoping for something permanent but for what it is meant for its not a bad solution.  I would love if they made something that is not meant to be pealed off.  I wanted to coat my bed rails for my truck, but with the littlest friction it started to peal off.

I first saw this movie when it first came to America back in the early 80's is when it came out.  It was one of my first French movies and one of my first foreign film movies.  I fell in love with foreign flicks after this movie.  Great flick.  I have tried to buy it several times, but could not find a subtitled version.  Now I have it and have watched several times since receiving it.

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Question: Fantastic go to black shoe that works for casual or work.

So glad I got these... I have o many shoes I almost did not buy. I purchased because I have worn Keens before and the quality is remarkable.
well I have just received them and worn them 3 days. already. Very stylish and so comfortable . It rained buckets one day and these shoes still look new..... Quality Quality and so darn cute. Thanks Amazon

I wasn't overly impressed with their first album, but their second album really shows some improvement.  The first album sounded too much like a Nightwish clone at their utter cheesiest.  The music was overbearing in its use of synthesizers, the guitars were drowned out and low in the mix, and the vocalist was trying too hard to sing in an operatic style.  And while Nightwish is cheesy, Tarja's vocals are quite impressive and hard to duplicate.

Well, what a difference a year and a half makes.  Legenda Aurea bring in a new vocalist and ditch the Nightwish model altogether.  "Ellipsis" is a monumental improvement over "Sedna".  First off, the mixing and the production is top notch.  This feels like a big budget production where everything is well balanced, clear, and full of impact.  The drums and bass sound huge with an amazing amount of bottem end heft.  Most gothic metal doesn't contain enough to give my subwoofer a good workout, but Legenda Aurea make me happy with my investement in a big dual 15" sub.

The band has also shed the Nightwish approach to gothic metal and have focussed on better guitar and keyboard elements.  Gone are the cheesy synthesizers, replaced by a more tasteful use of keyboards and piano that you'd find in most prog-metal bands.  The keyboards just add texture to most of the songs with the occasional (but rare) well placed solo.  Often, piano is used instead of synthesizers to give the music a bit of a neo-classical flavor.

Where the album really shines is with the guitar work.  The guitars are very thick and distorted.  There are a good many popular power metal bands that don't sound this heavy or fast.  Some of the riffing borders on speed metal!  Check out the start of "Parasomnia", this is faster than Metallica or Megadeth have played in 15 years.  But the riffing isn't all speed metal, "F44.8" has a great doom metal sound.  And the song "Superbia"?  Well, it's just freakin' heavier than any other gothic metal band I've heard yet.

Despite the heaviness of the instrumentation, the mix is so perfect that new lead singer Simone Christinat floats effortlessly above the musical fray.  She doesn't force an operatic voice nor does she go for the angelic method.  She just sings with a style that is close to operatic without ever sounding cheesy or misplaced.  She has an incredibly beautiful voice with excellent range and delivery.  She is a huge step up for this band.

I cannot stress enough how impressed I am with this release.  After such a derrivative and lackluster debut, I would never have expected this gem of an album.  Legenda Aurea have stepped up to the plate and hit a grand slam.  This album is nothing short of a benchmark for other gothic metal acts to work towards.  This is a great album for gothic metal fans that want less cheese and more heavy mineral content in their music.

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Question: very shallow and basic

Very basic and shallow, even for "in a day" book .. it's more like "in 20 minutes" and leaves you only some basic syntax knowledge.  Go through intro section of any online tutorial or read chapter 1 of "The Ruby Programming Language", and you should be in even better shape. If you feel you absolutely need this one, read it via "lending library" instead of buying it ..

Got the job done on my vacation to malaysia/singapore/thailand. Sometimes it does not fit super well into the socket but I have that problem in the states with different sockets at my house.

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Question: not quite the Christmas message I was looking for

I bought this book instead of the one I really wanted by the same author/illustrator, Christmas Angels, a counting book.  While this one's illustrations are pretty much OK (except, oddly, the cover illustration shows the little angel with an unappealing facial expression), the story is very thin.  The Angel Pip is the assistant to Father Christmas and she messes up.  OK, but there are no clever problem solving skills or anything like that - she just flies back up to the toyshop and bakery and gets what she forgot.  And Father C gets cross with her, not my image of Father C to get cross - but maybe I am not familiar with this particular tradition of Father Christmas.  Also, the children waiting for Christmas, whose characters are not developed in the story, are scared they have been naughty and will get coal in their stockings.  I just think that's an unfamiliar idea these days.  I gave it 2 stars because most of the illustrations are charming, though I wish I had not bought this book.  Christmas in Noisy Village would be a better choice if one wants a Christmas book with a European flavor.

I enjoyed this update of Jane Eyre. This was long overdue and was well written. Making Rochester into a rockstar was perfect and naming the dog Copilot made me crack a smile every time I read the name. The author basically retold every scene in Bronte' s version. This bothered me a bit since I thought that a retelling could be true to the original without duplicating every scene but with a contemporary voice. Still I enjoyed it but it probably won't go in the "to be read again" stack.

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Question: Phenomenal machine. I am currently able to get around ...

Phenomenal machine. I am currently able to get around 600mbps on my 2014 MacBook Pro Retina all throughout my 700sf apartment and my Apple TV (4th Gen) had never been tuning smoother. When paired with a CAT7 Ethernet cable, there's no stopping this router.

Less expensive than some of the other benches our community was evaluating.  We just installed it, so we'll have to wait and see how it handles weather and wear.

The middle support brace was a real pain to get installed.  Might have been warped.  It took a lot of work just to get it attached, and it still didn't sit in perfectly flush.

We previously had a cheap wooden bench in its place that fell apart after a few years.

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Question: Wonderful, Fun Book! I love all the characters!

I really loved this book! The person or people trying to take Callie down are disclosed in this book and it was great to find out. The friendships between Callie and her roommates Vanessa, MiMi, and Dana grew in this book with no issues between them and it was nice to see them all band together.

The across the hall guys Matt, OK, and Adam were still the same fun loving guys. I missed that Gregory wasn't in the book as often and it made sense with how everything played out.

It couldn't have been a better ending. But I still want more since I love all these characters so much and the story was great!

If you're not versed in probability this is an excellent book to introduce you to the history and importance of probability in daily life.  Its an easy and interesting read. Much of the book however is dedicated to explaining mathematical basics & history.  If you already know what a normal distribution is, this book falls a little short in really linking randomness and how we perceive success.  Only one or two chapters at the end are devoted to this.

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Question: Light intensity is adjustable

Great buy for the price. When fully pulled out the light is very bright. Good for hanging in a tree or putting on the ground- a bit too bright for the picnic table. To adjust the amount of light, simply lower the light insert a bit. All the lights are still on but blocked by the outer cylinder and can get to a pleasant amount to eat by.

It cracks me up to light these with a remote control; they look mostly real, I would have liked them just a tad bigger, but lovely nonetheless.

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Question: Bike headlight. Excellent quality.

Came in mail today, exactly what I needed. Goes on easily without and tools, and works well. Came with a back light the is easy to put on and works well also. Would recommend for any of my friends. The price is good for a light of this quality.

Interesting if you are Star Wars fan.  I expected a bit more. The writer's style (lots of punctuation and italics) took a bit to get used to. He spent a considerable amount of time describing alien races and while the different creatures is a large part of Star Wars films...I felt endless descriptions of aliens slowed down the story. Bottom line..I will read the next book in the series.

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Question: Great book for people that only have tried missionary..

Nice quality book but vety very basic positions, most of which are pretty common.

The safety vest looks and feels great. But the size is extremely large. I ordered a medium size and yet the vest felt like a XL.

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Question: Its not like the rest of us didn't want a work-life balance

The beginning of the pages I was thinking about how right on Espinoza, Ukleja and Rusch were about the Millennialswah! wha!--but I kept reading through to the end. Its not like the rest of us didn't want a work-life balance, responsible to ourselves and still get a paycheck, and use our imaginations, be innovative with access in the board room to make our presence within the company known. Difference is Millennials are shouting it from the rooftops and thats what this book is about.
 They got what companies need, innovation, energy, technology knowledge and hopes and dreams for the future. Managing the Millennials takes the time to explain how to tap these resources while showing managers how to work with them and turn what we perceive to be a bad situation into a win/win for all.
 This book could be the beginning of something larger than the technological advances themselves, because to be on board with the Millennials yelling from the roof tops is power. Read it and pass it on, its far too valuable to be shelved between other how to books. Better yet the authors should have requested gold gilding on every copy sold, its a gem!
  The authors use leadership backgrounds, experience in working with organizations and entrepreneurs, between them their experience keynote  speaker, authors of several books and Rusch specializes in cognitive science and organizational culture and psychology. They reached out to others in their intellectual community getting advice on the books subject and from their personal lives to bring an insightful 'manual'.. Helping us not only to understand how work with the Millennials, but how we can learn from them as well.

AFter CINDER, my expectations were high. SCARLET proves masterful. There's a lot going on, and the author keeps all the balls in the air, and then some. I won't get into any spoiler territory here. Can't stop thinking about this one.

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Question: The title doesn't do this book justice!

This was a great book! I am really feeling everything about this book. The characters meshed so well it didn't even seem like I was reading a book. The drama in this story was so real.
Lee ain't nothing but a b**$h boy! I'm happy Sandy loved herself enough to finally let him go. I just hope Darrin doesn't break her heart. That would be too much for her heart to deal with.
I think Ty saw Terry kiss Tasha at Missy's party but he never said nothing though I think that's why he was a bit distant. I just hope the baby Tasha is carrying is his and not Terry's. I'm still on the fence with Missy. I'm happily going into book 2 to see how the drama unfolds. Great read!

Loved how this story follows Rachel, mom of a famous Pizarro, a famous painter. I had never heard of him. Loved the characters and setting of this historical fiction piece.

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Question: Perfect, exactly what I was looking for

Better quality than the original grass bag.. Going to purchase another one to have on hand as it took me several weeks trying to find only the replacement bag!

Excellent quality. Only issue is the lids take a little time to put on. I have to go around the container a couple of times but once it's it stays.

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Question: Good back pack - great customer service

We ordered two of these back packs for our children. My son's literally fell apart within about two weeks. We called for a replacement and received the replacement within days. The second back pack is holding up nicely - so we think we just received a lemon the first time around. My daughter's is holding up nicely as well - it might be better to reinforce the material around the wheels since that area tends to take a beating. The kids have so many books for school and the wheels make it nice for them. They also have no problem wearing it like a "real" back pack.

This bear is beyond cute!....so much cuter in person even. It is also one of the softest stuffed animals I have ever felt! My 3 year old has a new bestie!

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