Question: Very accurate and easy to use

This is my second digital thermometer and it reads much quicker and more accurately than the first (don't remember the brand).  And of course it works much better than a traditional analog thermometer.  I've only used it for meats (beef, poultry, lamb, fish) so I can't attest to high temperature readings like for making toffees and such.  I've only had it for about 6 months so I can't speak for its durability hence the 4-star rating.

I don't see how these flashlights could be much better. The beam from the larger one is so bright that you need to be careful.  It could probably temporarily ruin the night vision of a pilot flying below 5,000 feet or so.  The little one securely clips into my pants' cargo pocket and I'm never without it.  I've had no malfunctions from either unit and the build quality is high.

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Question: The pencils are useless when they come out of the sharpener

My school district bought these sharpeners in bulk and put one in each classroom. I teach high school mathematics and my students would use this sharpener daily if it actually worked. The pencils are useless when they come out of the sharpener. It sharpens to one side and the pencil is not able to write. If anyone knows of an adjustment that would help the pencil center  please let me know, furnissj@nlrsd.org

Stomach comfort that is immediate and tasty.  Each puff / nugget is individually wrapped.  The plastic tubs make great ice cube storage for excess ice maker ice.  It is ready for large crowds and for moving from the freezer to the refrigerator in a power outage.  I keep two on hand with a new of the nuggets in it.  No waste with this product.

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Question: James Bond Villains Poster Print is great with evil

Beyond the coolness factor when my friends and family see it the first time, there is the instant reference material.  The memories it brings back are a nice part of it!  Nicely presented.

I bought these earphones to complement my Bluebuds X earphones. The Bluebuds have noticeably better sound, but are not totally sweatproof (at least my first pair weren't).

I got my Bluebuds replaced, but the process was a hassle where I live, so I decided to get these for when I sweat a lot and for a long time: heavy workouts, trail running, and hiking.

At first, the volume would lower for no reason or almost cut out completely. Then after a few days, the sound would be okay for 30 minutes then lower again. I was completely frustrated with these things and contacted BlueAnt customer service. I was told that I couldn't get warranty service because of where I currently reside for work (thanks for nothing BlueAnt!)

A service representstive suggested resetting the earphones (didn't work) and out of sheer frustration and anger reset the earphones 10 times in a row. Voila! By pure chance the earphones now work wonderfully!

The sound quality is very good but a notch below the Bluebuds. However these are better for sweaty workouts. If you use these during exercise you won't be disappointed. If you need earphones for the bus or subway there are better sounding wireless earphones.

Overall for my use I am now completely satisfied.

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Question: Beautiful bracelet, but annoying clasp

The bracelet looks exactly as pictured and looks even better in person. However, the design of the clasp means there is only ONE way to secure the bracelet that will ensure the bracelet doesn't twist awkwardly on the wrist (unfortunately it's a lobster claw clasp, not a box-type clasp). The clasp itself is sturdy and secure, just takes a bit of wrangling to get the loop through the lobster-claw in the right direction.  Hopefully, I will get better with practice.

I've been waiting until my grandson was old enough to enjoy this incredible series. He's now on book # 3 and he and his Dad read 2 - 3 chapters every night before bed. We're very excited that there are so many books in this series and looking forward to them all!

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Question: Cute little book - even the littlest ones are entertained

I bought this book for a recent trip - figured it's small enough to pack for the plane.  My son is only 8 months old and he seems to love this book in particular.  Not sure if it's the funny shape or the cute drawings, but he always goes for it and curiously pays attention when I read it for him.

Although I have not yet completed this delightful expose, I feel very comfortable in giving it a 5-star rating!  Paul Hartford's style of writing is most enjoyable and draws the reader in immediately.  In addition to painting a very detailed and "colorful" description of his experience at a very posh Beverly Hills destination,  he gives the reader a truly vivid look into his own life.  I highly recommend this book and look forward to his future successes.

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Question: Stephanie Bond and Voo Doo or Die

This book was interesting and had humor as well as mystery.  I enjoyed reading and the plot was pretty good.  This just happened to be one that I caught on to quicker than I usually do.  All of her books that I've read have a bit of "make believe" in them and don't seem to get carried away into anything too deep.  Very good for a casual read.

This is an invaluable book. Actually, as Kate explains at the outset it is more than a `guide'. It is a whole learning programme packed neatly into a manageable size book. Pick up and put down at will.
The book addresses the various ingredients or elements which make up a story. I feel that many of the disciplines which Kate includes in her guide are applicable in general to other genres of writing.
Of great interest and value is the section on practicalities from an editorial & publisher's viewpoint which cover such things as word count (a different calculation method in USvUK), synopsis, query letter etc.
Each chapter concentrates on one theme ending with a series of searching questions for self-reflection followed by some excersises. A couple of lines to make notes and jot down thoughts before expanding later would have enhanced this section. However this is a minor point and does not detract from the excellence of the book. I found the sections which describe the various elements of different lines of published Romance very helpful as were insights into other author's experiences.
Rosalie Marsh. Award-Winning Author. Just Us Two: Ned and Rosie's Gold Wing Discovery.03 December 2010
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Question: A great addition to the enderverse

A great addition to the enderverse. Nearly had me in tears a few times. The characters are so well developed, but yet in that Ender style, all the shadowed by the threat of what we know will happen. Couldn't put it down, now on to the next one :)

When we had our first baby we received several newly-published children's books as gifts.  We read them to our son but neither we nor he seemed to like them very much.  I ordered these and started reading them to him, and immediately noticed a huge difference.  We and our son love the rhyming language and crazy illustrations.  The Seuss books are about twice as long as today's children's books.  Our son, who is 21 months old, loses interest about 2/3 of the way through.  However I expect his attention span will grow, and these books will reward that extra attention.  Furthermore, I think he can continue enjoying these books for a few years, including after he learns to read them himself.

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Question: Loved the product was exactly what I thought it would ...

Very speedy delivery! Loved the product was exactly what I thought it would be. My girlfriend loved it!

Very easy to install. All imperfections gone in just a few days after installation. Great screen protector at a great price.

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Question: Help your child be happy: read this and "THE DRAMA OF THE GIFTED CHILD"

As a gifted child, I wish my parents had not understood me as gifted, but understood why I loved being the best at everything, i.e. why it was so important for me, and why I was losing my childhood to it. Not that it is bad to be the best, but it doesn't make our children happy. I wish my parents had helped me break the deep feeling (and illusion) that I was loved when others acknowledged my being gifted...which inevitably came with the deep feeling of doubt about whether I was loved when I was not great. I wish they had helped me relax, made me feel loved unconditionally, helped me find out what "I" liked and focus on that, and most importantly, stop the emotionally empty pursuit of continuing to be "the gifted child", stop looking for the excitement of compliments as an illusion of love. Feeling unconditionally loved by your parents is feeling that you can be ordinary at something, or that if you don't like that game you don't have to play it and if you play it, you can be ordinary at it (invest less time and focus on having fun rather than being "great"), and still know for sure, deeply, without having to test it, that your parents will always love you anyway. If your child is almost always great, by definition he/she does not feel/know for sure that you love him/her unconditionally.

As parents, it is our responsibility to help our child be happy, rather than extraordinary. When your child is gifted and extraordinary, the best you can offer is not encourage him/her to be great (he/she's already doing that) but rather 1) for you to gain the insight of why he/she feels it is so important to be the best at everything, why he or she invests so much emotional energy in getting your and other people's compliments, and 2) help him/her feel loved unconditionally, that it is perfectly fine to be ordinary at some things, by expressing your love "especially" when he or she is ordinary--that is when you should express the most love to your child--to tame his/her deep-rooted emotional illusion that compliments = love, because of what it also means in his/her heart: that no compliments = no love. Read this book and especially "the Drama of the Gifted Child", so you truly help your child, so he/she doesn't have to read the book in 10 to 20 years and has to mourn the loss of his/her childhood to being "gifted".

This is a "Builders Series" no nonsense power supply. It has everything along with legendary Corsair performance. All at a great price. I couldn't be happier with my choice.

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Question: Lots of fun experiments

This is a fun science book for kids with lots of experiments, some of which you would not see in other books. Most of the projects use items that are easily obtainable, though the construction may require adult assistance. The instructions and explanations are detailed and scientifically accurate. I would rate this one of the better science experiment books out there.

Overall the book was good even though most of the material could easily be found on MSDN or the Silverlight sites, however, I still prefer having it in a  book that I can put stickies in and write on. I had hoped it would be more of a reference book like the Nutshell books, maybe they will dedicate a substantial portion of the blank pages to that (hmmm, no reason someone other then the author couldn't write a quick reference and share it on the internet to be inserted into the book). The blank pages are of course the Up-to-date pages that you print updates to. I like the idea except it looks like it's a push model where they email you the link to download the updates, what if your email address changes? Another thing that needs changed is the studs that hold the binding together don't allow you to lay the book open, a notebook ring binder would have been nicer.

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Question: Utter bliss, magnificent, simply divine to the ears.

I love this cd, it is a joy devine to listen to, yes we can sit back and critique it for what it is not. But in this case, I'd rather spend my time  enjoying what is offered here. It is a very moving experience for me to hear Mrs. Mcdonald singing any thing,any time ,any place, I was fortunate enought to see her in Ann Arbor, Michigan a couple years ago. It was very satisfying to say the least. And once again I  have no complaints with her choice of material for this disc. I believe that we must learn to except that artist must be allowed to do what moves them. This is what makes the hard work that goes into every performance (when such is the case) worth while. With a voice like hers I would not care if she sang theme songs for sitcoms. I just love to hear her sing.

Love,Peace and Harmony-

The*Hot*Wax*Kid*

Item is shipped in the most clever manner, the best I have seen.
Very complete instructions and warranty packet.
Nespresso machine and coffee packets do produce a coffee that rivals a coffe house in taste and freshness.
Easy to use and load breach system for you nespresso packs and machine heats up quickly with zero mess.
Water tank was awkward to use until you learn to load it with the lid open then no problems.
Milk frother works fine, make sure rinse it good after every use, or it will jam the stirrer.
The coffee maker is made in Switzerland and shows some design thought, I am very statisfied with it so far. No reliabilty issues after a hundred cups.

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Question: Great little machine!

I got this after having some problems with other machines.  Originally, I wanted something that would make espresso and regular coffee, so I bought a CBTL machine, but after getting two straight from the company that didn't work at all, I decided to get this, instead.

I've had it for about two weeks and love it!  I'm fairly new to espresso, but I love the taste of it, the way it is creamier and fuller than filter coffee.  I'm a convert!

I bought this machine because people who knew coffee better than me said the quality of the espresso was excellent, and the machine is super convenient.  I agree!  I thought I'd get one of the more expensive models, but I decided not to, given that the coffee is not that cheap, and I'm actually quite happy with this one.  I don't mind that it is manual, because as others have said, you're making espresso.  It doesn't hurt to stand there in front of the machine, for, what, a minute or less?  I can't see any real reason to go up (significantly) in price for one of the more expensive models.  I find this so convenient and so easy to use.  When I got it, I had it out of the box on the counter, and was drinking an espresso in less than 10 minutes.  That's impressive! (It helped that this model came with a sample pack of 12 capsules).

I didn't give it five stars for a couple of reasons.  One, the milk frother is....finicky.  The instructions on it were not terribly helpful, and the first couple of times I tried to heat and froth milk I got frothed but not heated.  It simply kept turning itself off before the milk was heated.  I think I figured it out:  the metal frother attachment works with cold milk?  Anyway, if I use the little plastic one instead, it heats the milk for the right amount of time (but doesn't quite froth as well as the metal one).  Better instructions would be helpful, but I suspect the machine itself is not the greatest.  Glad I didn't pay full price for it.

Also, the coffee is not cheap.  It's ok if you're comparing it to going to Starbucks or some other coffee place everyday, but I don't; I'm comparing it to buying (good) coffee beans and making filter coffee every day.  This is especially noticeable to me, because I've discovered I REALLY like espresso, so now that I have this machine, I'm drinking more, sometimes using 3-4 capsules a day (esp. because I'm often making double shots).  So it is a luxury item for sure for me.  I also find the nespresso club kind of a pain to deal with:  you have to order in multiples of 50 on capsules.  They got the coffee here quick (free shipping and in 2 days) but still, it's not cheap.  I'll look into some other options for coffee too.  But the coffee is good (I drink it black!  What a concept for someone who could never tolerate black coffee before, but the flavors of the coffee are really quite delightful without anything to dilute or change them).

Overall, I'm super happy with my purchase, even if it is probably the beginning of a mildly expensive espresso habit.  I do kind of wish I could also make good regular coffee with a machine like this, but for what this does, I couldn't ask for more!

edited 3/14  I've bumped it up to 5 stars.  I'm not quite sure what the difficulty was with the milk frother originally, but it's worked perfectly every time since, and I'm delighted to have it.  I love this combo, and for the price I paid for it--only a little over $100--it was well worth it.

As other reviews mentioned my product package came undamaged, however 1 popcorn bucket is already broken and upon removing the tape holding the buckets together, some paint was also removed. Hobby lobby sells these for $6 a piece and they are much better quality

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Question: Not up to author's pre pious standards

This book isn't t up to what I've come to expect from this author.  The outcome was too pat.  There was no real mystery.  Second to the last paragraph in chapter two is missing information.  It jumps to a new sentence in the middle of the previous sentence.  Also the author describes split personality as being schizophrenia.  That was either an assumption or poor research.

These are very nice pearls for the price.  I bought them for my 11 year old.  I only allow her to wear gold or sterling silver in her ears and it's hard to find earrings that will even tell you what the posts are made of.  These turned out to be bigger than I thought, but they look nice when she's dressed up.

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Question: Ripped off again.....

This case is as slippery as not having one on. Its slipped out of my hands 4 times already since getting it yesterday. And it says it comes with a screen protector and it does not. WTF

It's a good sequel to Relic. Same set of characters and they have evolved a bit. The ending is a little strange, but still a good read.

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Question: Red Tulip Candle Stem

I bought 2 of these as a Christmas gift. I was amazed at how pretty they were! My daughter loves them. She put them on her mantle. I also bought battery powered tea candles to use in these candle stems, they work great( no flame to worry about).

Addendum: after using this speaker for a few days I believe this speaker would be very good for a certain type of listener. If you watch lots of videos or listen to podcasts this speaker works perfectly well. It is loud and you can use it in the shower. It is well made and will survive trips in a backpack. This could a useful device for audiobooks too.

The build quality is great, the packaging is also great, the sound? I wanted this speaker to be good, I wanted to love the sound... To be frank this is the worst sound signature I have ever heard. I tried to fix it with EQ but there was no fixing it. I tried changing source, using aux coming from a high resolution DAC and so forth... I can't recommend this speaker to anyone with ears. It is a shame because as far as build and etc... This is a quality product but the sound is what counts and that is where this speaker falls way, way, way short.

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Question: 4.5 stars - Time for new 'vows' as Jonah finds love and healing in the 'shadows'.

I'd forgotten how much I love this series (once you get past all the confusing 't' terms: Talyan,Teshuva .... good thing there is a glossary) I like the possessed warriors with the damaged souls who find a mate to fill in the holes. This time the pairing is a crippled former missionary, Jonah, and Nim, the stripper with her own scars. And I was surprised that even though the heroine strikes out on her own to face danger and certain death on several occassions, she did it without coming across as 'too stupid to live'.

Sometimes when I really like a book it is hard to articulate why, this time I think the reason is that it is all the details, and the depth of the characterization for the heroine Nim that made the story so good, but hard to talk about.  Surprisingly, as a stripper Nim is already a warrior, she uses her body and sensuality - ala Eve and complete with snake - as a weapon against men. I like that in this series the females are warriors too. And a scene or two here show that all the women (Nim and the past heroines) are indeed a force to be reckoned with - an almost apocalytic one, without their mates to temper their combined power.

So now I can't wait for the next one, By Darkness Undone, though I am a bit disappointed that Ecco isn't getting his story yet and Slade is bringing in a new pair for the next books. What I'd really like to see in the future though is a demon possessed warrior women with the angel Cyril Fane - he's a contradicting mess of stick-up-the-behind with a hidden sense of humor and a hot car.  Since this series builds on the characters from previous stories, I think it might be better for readers new to the series to start with the first book Forged of Shadows: A Novel of the Marked Souls.

In a day when society succumbs to the philosophy of 'entitlement' and looking for a handout, the Robertson family focuses on what is taught in the Scriptures and base their life decisions on what the Bible teaches. It was heart-warming to read of a family that faced many family struggles and chose to be strong sticking to their basic beliefs.

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Question: but Extra-large would be a better fit in these for me

These are smaller than the old drawstring and they have elastic as well as drawstring.. I usually wear Large, but Extra-large would be a better fit in these for me.

I love these books.  I like the way the stories unfold, the characters, the love stories and the mostly happy endings.

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Question: My dog is "legally" blind and loved to play ball

My dog is "legally" blind and loved to play ball, now he can because he can hear the ball! Great idea!

I bought this in March of 2012, and it was wholly unreliable. Despite frequent battery changes, it continually died during use.
Garmin, to their credit, warrantied it a couple of times.
After the third one, I gave up and bought a Bontrager, which lasted over four years with two battery changes.

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Question: Works fine but the left corner of screen had a small ...

Works fine but the left corner of screen had a small crack which I didn't notice due to the screen Procter that was already on it.  When I went to replace it, I was very apparent.  But you get what you pay for.

Product as advertised. Delivery faster than expected.

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Question: Great-looking boots that I can wear all day. I ...

Great-looking boots that I can wear all day.  I have rather narrow feet, so a person with wider feet might find these a bit too tight.  This is my second pair of Teva boots with the same quality construction and leather as the first pair.

I need help knowing what went wrong.  I filled as specified,  lit and the wick burned away.

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Question: Amazingly soft, quality sheet set!

These are my favorite sheets! Great quality and are super soft!!!! The deep pockets are a huge plus!

Brilliant writing, captivating story, a totally enjoyable book.

I will make sure I now read the rest of the series and follow the Aubrey and Maturin fortunes all the way through. Not only does this book entertain you but it educates you as well. I knew little or nothing about naval affairs in the early 19th century but this book has provided great detail about the ships, battles, crew and medical matters of the day.

Buy it now!

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Question: Amazing - no other words

I read this book twice back to back. The essays were moving, poignant and illustrative of a true literary star that was extinguished too quickly. Her essays were at times strangely morbid considering her untimely death, but this almost made them more interesting and layered. I am devastated we won't ever hear more from Keegan - she was truly an extremely gifted writer and would have gone very far in her life. She was so young and had so much to offer - I am just glad we were able to enjoy the work she was able to create before passing away.

Ian Johnson's book was already fascinating enough when it came out in 2011; the Arab Spring and the Muslim Brotherhood's downfall in Egypt now makes 'A Mosque in Munich' required reading.

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Question: A White Kid's View of Navajo Life

I learned something about life on a reservation from the perspective of a now-adult Anglo child who spent 10 formative years there.  I liked the writing style--easy going and straight forward in presentation with a smattering of Navajo language tossed in for added authenticity.  The book's chapters present short vignettes from across the years of the author's life on the res and provide the reader with an improved sense of the Navajo people and their culture. It's not easy to assimilate into a new place where the people are like you in many ways yet unlike you in many others.  Still, tolerance and an open mind seem to be key to increasing understanding and acceptance on both sides of a cultural divide, though that always seems easier done by children than by adults.

I got this as my June Beauty DNA selection (full-sized container) and I'm loving it.  It's not like any moisturizer I've used before -- the texture is a bit like marshmallow fluff (only not sticky); it holds its shape and isn't runny at all.  It has a slight orange-y citrus scent (which makes it remind me of a dessert!).  But there are no artificial dyes and the fragrances come from plant extracts.

This does contain hyaluronic acid (as sodium hyaluronate) but this product is advertised as vegan so I'm going to assume the hyaluronic acid comes from bacteria.  This is great if you want to avoid animal products but get the benefits of hyaluronic acid (very moisturizing; it's a polymer that hangs onto lots of water molecules within its chemical structure and is used in many anti-aging preparations).

Although this has an unusual texture (which I love), it is very easy to spread on the skin.  You also don't need very much at once; a little goes a long way (which is great since this is a rather expensive product).  It does not leave my skin feeling oily -- just soft and smooth.  I have somewhat sensitive, combination skin, and this works equally well on my oily t-zone and my drier cheeks.  I have put sunscreens over it and it does not interfere with the sunscreen application at all (also doesn't interfere with makeup).

Definitely love this stuff and I'm glad I got the chance to try it.

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Question: Perfect fit for rx300

I got this for my rx300 and it was exactly right with clutch intact. Took me 7 hours to change from start to finish (took me a while to place alternator tensioner) no issues and works like a charm. Don't buy a cheaper one if the clutch is not included. This was a great price and oem part made for my car, what more could you want?

this is very pretty cover but it doesn't protect the screen. It is bendable so very easy to assemble. I've had it for some time and it still look clear.

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Question: A wonderful book--ideal for students of Christian theology

A wonderful book--ideal for students of Christian theology, as well as for group studies for people who want to understand theology in a deeper way. I enjoyed studying this book in a group setting. The information is great for understanding how to relate to God better and to understand what it means to be a Christian and a follower of Jesus. Wayne Grudem does a superb job of classifying various theological topics and then explaining them in a clear and concise manner. Highly recommended!

Me encanto aunque ya lo haba ledo capitulo a capitulo en la fabricacin de esta linda obra , verlo plasmado ac no perd la oportunidad de comprarlo y leerlo cada vez que quiera , de verdad lo recomiendo linda historia te hace pasar por todos los estado ..besotes

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Question: They loved it looks amazing

Was a gift to someone specially. They loved it looks amazing.

Set in the time of the Judges in Israel, this book holds a lot of history (Biblical and ancient) without ever making you feel that you are getting a history lesson.  The pain of war, the difference in cultures (between the Israelites and the Ammonites) and the relationships between people are all written in a compelling way.  I truly enjoyed the book.  I read the 2nd book first and it pulled me into reading this one as well.  They are both books that are complete and satisfying in themselves.  I look forward to anything else this author writes.

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Question: I downloaded this song...

...from Amazon because it was one of the songs used in the Donnie Darko movies.  I liked the movies and the music.  This song was pretty good.  I reminds me of the group Bananarama of the 80s.  Cocteau Twins sound is like an updated, more modern version of Bananarama.  I mean that as a compliment.  I liked Bananrama.  I think Bananrama could have been bigger than they were if they had stronger song-writing abilities...

I enjoyed the Providence series on TV so much that I decided to purchase this CD, Music from the Television Series.  I really could not remember just what the music was and thought it was probably instrumental; however, most of it is not.  It's nice music, just not what I had expected.

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Question: Crappy bait-and-switch

If you're looking for flannel sheets with the same soft, worn-in feel of your favorite cotton flannel shirt, move along. These "micro flannel" sheets bear no resemblance to any sort of flannel I've ever come across. Not cotton. Not flannel. Synthetic and thin and crappy.

If you're looking for a new Sherlock Holmes mystery this isn't the book for you.  It's a character study of the great dectective or, rather, a study of the relationship between him and the narrator, Jackie Bowman.

Jackie is a modern day American woman mysteriously transported back in time.  She meets Sherlock Holmes immediately after his climatic battle with Professor Moriaty at the Reichenbach Falls.  The two of them team up and flee across Europe, and then on to the Orient, to escape Moriaty's henchman Colonel Moran.  The book focuses not so much on their adventures but on the evolving relationship between the two of them.

Initially the book wasn't what I'd expected.  I'd thought events would build to small climaxes along the way and I felt a little let down when this didn't happen; the pace seemed too even.  However, once I realised the book was a character study rather than a dramatic novel I enjoyed it much more.

The weaknesses of the book lie in the lack of drama, motivation and explanation.  I've already mentioned the lack of drama.  The problem with motivation is that we have sometimes have no idea why the characters do the things they do: Why do they go to Tibet to escape Colonel Moran, why does Holmes spend two years there, is he spending the time somehow preparing for his inevitable encounter with the Colonel, is he pursuing other interests or is he basically taking some time off?  And explanations: How does the time travel occur?  It happens right in front of the narrator but we have no idea what the mechanism is.

Having pointed out these weaknesses, I think they're minor irritants in an otherwise excellent book.  I'm not one who usually goes in for character studies but I found this quite gripping.  I've only read a few Sherlock Holmes books, a long time ago now, but I felt the author really captured the character of Sherlock Holmes perfectly: Cool and distant but with flashes of humour and humanity.  And the dialogue and relationship between him and Jackie seemed very natural.  It brought to mind the excellent dialogue between the characters Vincent Vega and Jules in Pulp Fiction: Not about anything much in particular but somehow just right.

Apart from the dialogue and main characters the other strength of the book, I feel, is in the ending.  There is a major hurdle for time travel stories involving interacting with historical (even if fictional) characters:  It's almost impossible for the time traveller to have any impact on the past, as we already know from other sources what is going to happen to the historical characters involved.  A prime example is Mark Twain's A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.  The time traveller brings about the industrial revolution in King Arthur's Britain.  But we know that the industrial revolution never happened until the 18th century.  So Mark Twain had to find a way to roll back all the changes his character made.  It sort of makes the story a little pointless, you know that whatever the time traveller does will have to be reversed somehow.  And that was why I was anticipating the ending of this Sherlock Holmes book with some trepidation.  Somehow Jackie would have to come back to the 21st century, Sherlock Holmes would continue his existence as previously chronicled by Conan Doyle, it would all be pointless.  But Ms Best-Page gets over this hurdle splendidly.  I won't give the ending away but it wasn't what I was expecting at all.  It's nice and neat and not at all pointless.

To summarize: The book is bit lacking in drama and the characters' motivations but it succeeds nonetheless.  The characterizations and dialogue are very well done and the ending is particularly good.

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Question: Not vinyl at all. Not at all what I ...

Not vinyl at all.  Not at all what I had perceived this item to be.

GOOD AS FACTORY OEM.  (POSSIBLE BETTER...)
NICE LOOK AND HIGH QUALITY.
PERFECT FIT LIKE OEM PART, RAISED EDGE FOR SPILL PROOF.

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Question: What a disappointment

Since monitors vary i went with the description "light blue" It came in green just like my monitor showed
It was damaged and was pretty cheap looking

The regular bars are great, but the gluten free bars are awful.  The taste and texture are not very good.

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Question: Okay but Not Great -- Avoid!

I was excited to add this standee to my theater room, but it arrived full of dents and creases that make it not so great.  It has the potential to be really cool, but the one that I received is not all that great.  As the attached photos show, this standee came with several significant dents and creases, all of which detract from the item. I have several other different standees of various sizes, and none of them have this problem.  I'm really disappointed with this item.

Great tasting toothpaste! !!! What a surprise!  Didn't know that there was a much better product than Tom's from Maine. Got rid of the unused portion of Tom's toothpaste the same day I tried Spry's cinnamon flavor.  I would recommend this non fluoride toothpaste because I felt a difference  after the second day of usage.

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Question: Better than the first if that is possible.

Non stop action. Interesting mythological themes. Good read for both teens and adults. Looking forward to the next book in  the series.

Amazing story of a teen wanting to transition. This book helped me to understand more about my ftmn boyfriend and how he feels as well as sees himself. I was so engulfed in the story!

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Question: I liked the story of Hanna and Derrick

I liked the story of Hanna and Derrick. I felt the booked moved at a great pace. I liked most of the characters and their developments. I liked getting some pieces of the puzzle a little at a time, and not all at once.
Hanna was a really easy person/character to like. She was happy, fun, and very caring. She has a lot of the qualities everybody hopes they have, with her generosity but few of us actually posses. And so with that personality the only thin about her story/history that bothered me was her lack of a dating/romantic past between 18 and 28. I do find that part hard to grasp. But it worked with the story and wasn't a big hang-up.
Derrick seemed up, and easy-going and maybe a little too much of that at times. He had a good support in his wife and brother-in-law.
I like that for a lot of the book you didn't know exactly what would happen, and I was able to see/read the story unfold. Watch as friendships and relationships developed and deepened, or ended. And how people can change over time or through other circumstances.
Good book, I'll probably read again.

What a whopper of a story.  Couldn't put it down.  Terrific descriptions of an alien world.  Great characters.  What a surprise ending.

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Question: Working well so far. Have several of these holsters ...

Working well so far.  Have several of these holsters and they are all high quality.

Joe was extremely helpful and solved all of my issues.

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Question: One of my new favorite games for the family!

This has become one of my favorite board games.  It has a lot of qualities that I look for in a game:

1. Family friendly and fun for a wide range of ages
2. Games are relatively short and do not drag on
3. Can be played with 2 players (and up to 5)
4. Easily picked up by newcomers (especially once they start playing)
5. Has a mix of strategy and luck

I highly recommend this, it's a really fun game!  (I saw this on Wil Wheaton's TableTop)

I am not familiar with the inch system, next time I would like to choose 11 inches.

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Question: They last forever and are very good quality. Don't waste your money one the cheap ...

I will only ever buy these ice cube trays. They last forever and are very good quality. Don't waste your money one the cheap ones. It is worth it to spend a little more to get a better quality product

My star criteria for books are:

1. deserves burning
2. this & the back of a cereal box
3. pleasant read
4. glad I read it
5. more, please

This book started out as one I wanted to keep reading, primarily, I think, because the book is structured in a way that does not explain anything to the reader. Instead, the reader is dropped right into the book, & has to spend time grasping the situation. And the situation is an intriguing one - this is a fictional universe with some potential for development, and I see that Karen Lord is doing that with her next book.

But unfortunately, after a while all that kept me reading was a sort of inertia. The primary male character is a variation of Spock (Star Trek, not Doctor.) The primary female character is a kind of Not Spock. The narrative deteriorates into a predictable love story between the two. So its the kind of book you finish because you hope that you are wrong about the predictability. But you aren't.

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Question: Excellent for Playing Cowboys

I bought these for my six year old son who wanted to play Cowboys and Sheriff.  They are surprisingly well made. They come with keys, but they have a little quick release latch for WHEN your child can no longer find the keys.  I would definitely recommend these.

WD is the best HDD manufacturer in the World. I always use Internal and External HDD of this company and also I recommend this Company to my friends and customers. Good luck for Western Digital.

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Question: And the big sister loved it too

BIG hit at a baby shower..  And the big sister loved it too..  Entertained everybody..

Oh No !!! This is not your typical talking bear story.  Pete Merrill's,  Ralph B. Shakesbear's  pointed , often tongue in cheek, take on life is a delight. Ralph's  literary background, mostly Shakespeare, colors his view and speech. His wry comments on the myriad woes of modern life : personal, social, environmental, and political are delivered with sage, though often sardonic,  beery eyed, bear wisdom.  (  1800 comments according to Merrill )
Those  of us lucky to have called  Ralph's Olympic Peninsula  or any  part of rural  America home, will relate to Ralph's, and his computer literate great  grandson Mac Duff's plight: coping with change. We have grown accustomed to our slow, steady pace . We, too, have referred to "the new place up on the hill", though it may have been there twenty years. We have shuddered at the rumble of bulldozers heralding the encroachment of civilization.  We have trampled through the underbrush, picked the berries,  and climbed  UP those  hills  where Ralph  lives. Pete battles  them all  as he honors his  frequent appointments with Ralph. Pete, a true friend,  often packs the  bear requested six pack of beer.
Pete Merrill's difficulties , which he endures after agreeing to share Ralph's comments with unsuspecting highway  travelers via  his hand printed signs, reminds us  that the  promise and  responsibility of friendship is not always easy, but  well worth keeping. The world needs more  honorable Petes, and  observant, outspoken Ralphs.

I laughed, cried, and groaned aloud as I read Ralph, Conversations With A Bear. I wish Ralph, MacDuff, and Pete well.  This is a wonderful, satisfying read, one you will  enjoy  and wish  to share with friends.

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Question: These look like great quality

These look like great quality. I bought them for the upcoming Christmas. My baby will be 6 months old and I think he'll love them.

Once again, Seth Godin, has written a book that defines the times in a New Media world.  This book is a definite read for any professional looking to serious step up in leadership, in a world where there are no more geographic walls.  Great read!

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Question: This bag would probably be better for mirrorless cameras

Kind of small to hold a full dslr. This bag would probably be better for mirrorless cameras.

I am impressed with customer service of the company ensuring customer satisfaction, as well as the quality and price! Only suggestion is to include off-white color.

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Question: extremely satisfied with everything

got this item from this seller for several times already, extremely satisfied with everything, coffee quality, shipping, everything is great. Highly recommend.

A bit outdated, but in great condition, with very well-written and well-illustrated instructions.  Thanks!

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Question: Undeniably Beautiful..

I have never been so touched and inspired by a movie than I was as I sat in the theatre watching Garden State. This movie is extremely funny, wonderfully romantic, and undeniably intelligent; I sat there in awe throughout the whole movie. This movie is a must-see, you will not regret escaping reality for 109 minutes as Zach Braff takes you on a journey that will have you laughing histerically and crying your eyes out at the same time. Every character in this movie is very well acted and each serves as a piece of the puzzle which makes this movie fit together so well.

Do yourself a favor and buy this movie, I can assure you it will be the most worthwhile movie experience you have had in a long time.

I am a sucker for free Kindle books on Amazon.  Every once in a while I check the top 100 free books list and download the ones that seem interesting to me. I download too many of these books, but I have only read a few of them. Some of the ones I read were so-so, but one or two were actually good.  The Golden Acorn by Catherine Cooper was one of the nice ones.

It took me a few days to read the book because I only read it in between breaks from work and what not.  It is clearly a book for kids and it just served as a nice breather from whatever I was doing at the time.  The writing is clear and simple, yet descriptive.  It is about a boy named Jack who discovers a world where magic dwells, animals and trees talk, and never-before-heard-of creatures exist.  Jack also finds himself the subject of a great prophecy that could affect the very existence of this magical world. The Golden Acorn is the first installment in the Jack Brennin adventures and it adequately set the scene for the series.  It's a light read and for some reason reminds me of the Mysterious Benedict Society books, although it is nothing like it.  Highly recommended for those who just want something light and magical.

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Question: Good but rough on the neck

For the most part this is a good apron. It's tough and the nylon waist strap adjusts easily. The only problem I had was the neck strap. It's nylon(not cotton as the picture suggests), just like the waist strap. It's adjustable too but will rub your neck raw without a collared shirt.

These are attractive, soft, and warm. However, they are kind of small (and my hands are small), so that the finger cover doesn't fully cover the fingers. Also the elastic loop on the button is too short to easily deal with when out and about, has to be replaced by a longer one.

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Question: Careful with putting on the hood/head

It seems to fit like a medium would, except the head area.  The zipper has already popped on the 2nd time it was tried on.  We were able to zip it the opposite way and fix that, but you definitely have to be careful putting it over your head.  The two way zipper for that is a very nice touch. Otherwise, quite happy with it.

Very interesting about life as it was years ago in this Northern MN area and how people were moved out of their homesteads they loved because the Government wanted to do this.  Another book about how powerful the Government can be.

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Question: harder than I expected, but fun

This is probably not the best model for children.  I found it quite a challenge; but who cares; it was fun for me.  Kids might get frustrated.  I like a challenge. I enjoy the colorful design as well.  Glad I ordered it.

Not the highest fidelity, but a portable pair of headphones to get mch better sound away from home than from earbuds.

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Question: Really great story! Sub-par writing skills.

The story is great - it kept me interested. I've read a lot of medical thrillers and this one did not disappoint.

To the author:  PLEASE get an editor! Your work is worthy of it! You may be a great doctor, but your writing skills are very poor. You constantly use the single apostrophe incorrectly - just one example. Other reviewers have noticed these errors as well. I want to buy the second book, but until I see it saying, "Newly Edited" I will not. Please have someone proofread and edit your work - your story is excellent, your delivery is very poor.

I am photo enthusiast wanting to image the sun and eclipse. Fits my Sony f/4 70-200mm perfectly. Knurled rim has a great grip for easy twist on/off. Having read many reviews for 10-stop filters, most are not "neutral" but rather add a magenta cast. This filter is indeed neutral. White clouds remain white. Flare is also well controlled, by f/8 there was none when directly facing the sun. The quality comes at a higher cost, well worth the value. I show two pictures, one holding the filter to my iPhone to appreciate just how dark 10-stops are, the other my first photo using the filter.

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Question: I love this container

I love this container! Very durable! Only downside to it is that it is a little tough to open but I am ok with that!

We actually really like this printer, but are giving it three stars because the one we bought was defective and we had to return it after 1 day.  To their credit, the factory sent us a new replacement with no hassles, and fairly quickly too.  The replacement is working fine, but I was (and am) still a bit freaked out by a brand new printer (the first one) being broken from day one.  Ask me again in a year, and we'll see if the printer merits four stars.  I can't imagine a 5 Star printer.)

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Question: Our son has never complained about blisters or discomfort with ...

Our son has never complained about blisters or discomfort with these cleats - which is a rarity! Will continue buying this style!

I received this as a gift and absolutely love it! I am a Lovecraft fan and have read and searched for many anthologies and this one is up there on my favorites list. All the stories stand out on their own yet band together within the mythos. It is a great read for any level of Lovecraft fan! With this book the stars are right!

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Question: I really like the product support from spytec

I really like the product support from spytec. However, this second tracker device isn't working properly and I have tried every suggestion they have offered. I am waiting to see if they will replace it quickly or how much more of my subscription for the service is wasted on what appears to be a defective device. I have spent hours of my own time testing instead of using the device. So until I have a fully functioning tracker I have to give a very poor product evaluation.

This was part of an extremely good story/series.

Very interestingly good read.

Enoyed it a whole lot. Read the others as well.

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Question: Autel Maxiscan ms300 Can diagnostic scan tool for OBDII vehicles

I bought this October 25 2011. It's almost a year now since I've owned this. The quality of the product is good and for the price it's well worth it. I paid over 23 dollars for it. For the diy mechanic this is a really handy tool. I keep it in the trunk of my 2001 Toyota Camry v-6 gallery series. This has saved me on diagnostic fees from the dealership or small shops. When you go to small shops or dealerships they used to charge 30-60 dollars just to hookup their devices to your car (reset also another charge), now some shops don't charge you as long as you get them to fix it. I also have a more expensive Engine diagnostic tool, name brand Equuis. The Equuis has more bells and whistle than this Autel  Maxican ms300; because the Autel is more simple to use, I tend  to use it more often than the Equuis. Overall I am happy with this product, it has lasted me almost a year and it has saved me more money than I paid for it. I have had friends and coworkers use it and saved them money also.

Excellent product. A valuable source of weather information for people in rural areas. Alerts are at least 2-4 minutes ahead of any television or radio announcements.

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Question: ... as it said o would but It was a great quality product

Did not fit my phone or TV as it said o would but It was a great quality product.

The Best lock you can get for the money.  It's very convenient, push to get in and pull to get out.  Finger prints works 100% off, key fob is plus addition to number combo.

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Question: You want to be Bessie Smith?  This is your book.

This is the most amazing, awesome, incredible way to learn old twenties and thirties blues.  I started working with this two months ago, and I can convincingly sing and play a few standards after only five months of playing a GCAE uke--although I have prior musical training, and a teacher who was originally a classically trained guitarist. This is definitely not a beginner book.

Each song in the book consists of two parts: one page of lyrics with basic chords (I, IV, V or I, IV, Vii, with some variations), and one page of fairly complicated uke tab that is a little fern-bar-ish.  If you don't like the arrangements, they're easy enough to mix up a little bit so they are more simple, and a little less like jazz.

Honestly, there are so many of the old, old standards in this, that it's an amazing way to be able to play blues ukulele. All you need now is a tube amp and a trumpet player, and you're good to go.

Also appears on The Screaming Nitpicker.

Kaeleigh and Raeanne Gardella, identical twin sisters, are both buried in their own vices and secrets hidden from the world. Kaeleigh is sexually abused by her father and bulimic, among other things; Raeanne is jealous of the attention her sister receives, partying and smoking pot and flirting with one of her teachers. After a car accident when the girls were younger, their mother drifted away into the world of politics and their father started doing things to his daughter no father should. Before they're both crushed beneath the weights they carry, the girls must tell someone the truth and release their secrets, but how will they be able to when secrets are part of who they are?

First, I must say that I admire whoever wrote the blurb for this book because trying to explain in simple terms what this book is about is incredibly difficult. A one-word description of the book itself is "difficult." It's difficult to read, difficult to keep reading sometimes and difficult to put down at other times, and difficult to even talk about in a review. Because of this, I apologize if my review is not up to my usual standards. It touches on many issues that people don't like to talk about, just as all of Hopkins' books do. Just a taste? Bulimia, drug use, incest, rape, sexual abuse, and mental illness. And there's still much more, so much that it almost overloads the book.

The free verse style worked well in this novel, especially when it was time to switch narrators and their thoughts would mirror one another's, but I really tired of it at points. Maybe it's because I've read this and two other books like it in such a short period of time and it's irritating me because I'm used to regular prose. Either way, my irritation at the style and the slow pacing put me off and made it difficult to keep reading even in sections where I wanted to keep reading.

While Kaeleigh is easily identifiable as the softer twin, she shares the same negative vices and mean wit that Raeanne possessed (and they also share names that make the name freak in me want to scream). There were multiple times I wanted to switch narrators already because one twin was annoying me and even though the other will get to that same point, even a temporary break would be appreciated. The complicated relationships among their family was one of the strongest points of the novel. Want a dysfunctional family? Meet the Gardellas. Two people were sexually abused, one was an alcoholic, one refuses to be near their family, and one was cut off for something that wasn't totally their fault.

I came into the book knowing what the twist was (did too much research) and was amazed at how well it (the twist) was written. If I had read it without the huge spoiler, I never would have seen it coming. By coming to the book with that knowledge, I was able to observe just how perfectly the book is written to keep the reader from figuring it out themselves. Hopkins obviously slaved over this book and worked hard to keep it hidden and yet have it make sense to any reader that looks back at everything that happened. In fact, it's so well done that it's almost a flaw. While the sisters' thoughts are very similar, they are still two separate characters and I often forgot who was narrating one section because they got too similar.

And with this book, I end my small Ellen Hopkins Readathon. After buying four of her books at once (I'd already read one of them and wanted my own copy), I've finished reading all of them. I would love to get a copy of another books of hers called Impulse, but I think it would be better that I take a break form Hopkins's free verse style for a bit so I don't get sick of it.

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Question: Warning:  You're about to have a fan-girl

Just a warning.  If you give your daughter these books, you may never understand a word that comes out her mouth again.  :)  After reading, she's OBSESSED with all things Greek mythology.  Great series.  :)

I was a young mother raising a happy little family in the prosperous U.S. while this author was a child struggling to survive the nightmare that was Cambodia.  I had no idea how involved our country was nor how little we knew or were doing to help these embattled victims, This story is more than history.  It is personal.  I could feel the anguish of the author trying to locate his disparate family, not knowing if they were even alive. This book is a tribute to the strength of a people who endured under the worst of conditions. Mr. Pok was a child taken from a secure family and thrust into an unimaginable world. He fought to reunite his small brother with what might be left of their family.  He had to evade killers who were his own people. I recommend this book for all interested in the triumph of the human spirit, those interested in history or political psychology, or those who just want a good old thriller.When Broken Glass Floats: Growing Up Under the Khmer RougeFirst They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers (P.S.)

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Question: No me fijé el tamaño y es bien pequeñito no ...

No me fijé el tamaño y es bien pequeñito no es como lo había visto en librerías parece de juguete

A very good read. Mesmerizing couldn't put it down. I highly recommend it to any avid reader. I can't wait for the sequel to come out. Hurry up Sam!

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Question: Do not buy from that saller, cannot get return ...

Do not buy from that saller, cannot get return and fabric is chip,done very slupy, long as 6 something foot tall, very disappointed

Love this case! It came today in the mail earlier than expected.  There is no damage or anything to be worried about,  everything fits the way it should and the case doesn't affect the pictures. The only thing I was a little disappointed about was the color. The photos make me Think that I am going to receive a vibrant pink. What I got was a dirty kind of pink. It looks like ive been using this case for so long that the color has become dirty. In the inside of the case is a More vibrant pink that I was expecting. But over all, case feels nice and feels protective!

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Question: Overall great product!

Slight increase in mph!!
Overall great product!!

was surprised at how much I would like this. This is my 1st macbook.  Have Iphone and ipad but this case is great and very easy to install... Its been 2 weeks love it very much

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Question: For kittens and small cats only

Disappointing - It seemed like a great idea at first; however, it isn't good for heavier cats. I'd say cats over about 10 lbs (like my three) are not likely to find this much fun. The shelves are small for cats that size and the whole piece flexes as the cats climb around. Each section of wood that you see in the picture has to be bolted to the next so there are lots of joints. This is probably better suited for kittens or at least smaller cats.

I received this iPod Shuffle as a gift yesterday.  I went through similar issues where Windows would not recognize the device.  I followed Apple's support guide which instructed me to reinstall iTunes and reinstall my USB drivers.  After wasting my time doing this I finally found out that the headphone jack was the source of the problems.

I could rotate the headphone jack while it was plugged into the computer and it would disconnect and reconnect to the computer.  I started messing with the connection and the iPod would come up as an 'Unknown' device or it would be recognized as an 'Apple Mobile Device' but I received a 'Device cannot start (code 10)' error.  Finally, after messing with it for a couple minutes it would be recognized by iTunes.

This is not the quality I expect for a brand new product.  I will be returning it today.  I was impressed with the size and build quality when I first saw the iPod, Shuffle but none of this matters if it affects usability.  This product needs a mini USB port.

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Question: Stephanie Plum used to be funny, quirky and interesting

Stephanie Plum used to be funny, quirky and interesting. I find the last few books to be formulaic and tiresome. This is the last one I will be buying. I'm sorry for that, because I really enjoyed the antics, but they all seem the same rehashing of old stories. Moving on.

Life Cinnamon Cereal, 18-Ounce (513g), (Pack of 14), by Quaker Cereal.
Life Cereal, Cinnamon, is a good cereal, with a sugary taste and very little cinnamon. Unfortunately, they have it backwards. It would be better with more cinnamon and less sugar. In terms of nutrition, the vitamin content is minimal, except for the Folic Acid content of 100% MDR (minimum daily requirement). The sodium content of 150mg is about average, and the sugar content is above average at 8g, compared to Rice Krispies 190mg Sodium (salt) and 4mg sugar, and Cheerios 140mg salt and 1g sugar. For anyone on a low sugar or low salt diet, Life Cereal, Cinnamon, is not your best choice. The Nutrition Facts and Ingredients, as listed on the box, are as follows:

Nutrition Facts: Serving Size  cup (32g), Servings Per Container about 16.
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 120 (Calories from Fat 15).
Total Fat 1.5g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g).
Cholesterol 0mg.
Sodium 150mg.
Potassium 85mg.
Total Carbohydrate 25g ((Dietary Fiber 2g (Soluble Fiber <1g), Sugars 8g, Other Carbohydrate 15g)).
Protein 3g.

Ingredients: Whole grain oat flour, sugar, corn flour, whole wheat flour, rice flour, calcium carbonate, salt, cinnamon, disodium phosphate, caramel color, reduced iron, niacinamide, dextrin, zinc oxide, yellow 6, BHT (a preservative), yellow 5, thiamin mononitrate, red 40, natural flavor, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, blue 1.

CONTAINS WHEAT INGREDIENTS.
18 GRAMS WHOLE GRAINS. 100% WHOLE GRAIN, 20g or more per serving, EAT 48g OR MORE OF WHOLE GRAINS DAILY (WholeGrainsCouncil.org). (Note: The front of the box says it contains 18g per serving!).

Ships from and sold by Shopping Solution.

DISTRIBUTED BY: THE QUAKER OATS COMPANY, P.O. BOX 049003, CHICAGO IL 60604-9003 U.S.A.;  2013 The Quaker Oats Company; web, etc.: QuakerOats.com, Facebook.com/Quaker, or @Quaker.

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Question: A very enjoyable and thoughtful story.

This was an worthwhile  read with both a plot, a sub plot , and an interesting background which was an expandable plot unto itself. By leaving portions of the background unexplained the author has created a curious environ for future adventures . Enjoyed some of the religious thought processes the characters went through as they faced extreme adversity( not all positive). I am looking forward to the continuation of stories within this background be they with existing characters or others.

There were bad dates in the bag and they do not look like the quality of the dates in the pictures at all.

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Question: Not to be missed!  a winner,

Wow, what a great story.  It was so not what I expected.  Sherrilyn Kenyon is amazing!  The storyline was so engrossing I couldn't put it down.

Our German Shepherd puppy loves this treat. We've been successfully teaching him basic commands with this treat and a clicker.

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Question: Cheesy money making vehicle

I'm sorry, but Chicken Soup for the Soul annoys me to no end.  The stories are not original-I've seen most of them in various forms in chain letters and Ann Landers and Dear Abby.  Most of them are VERY poorly written, cliched, and dumbed down.  When I'm depressed, they make me feel even WORSE.  I'd rather read a cynical, sarcastic very nasty story that makes me laugh-and realize I'm MUCH better off!  Sorry to say, but these books are nothing but dollars for the creators.  You're better off rereading childhood classics for a pick-me-up.

I have had the pleasure of discovering this Cappuccino on a grocery store shelf years ago, purchased, and tried it. It's so delicious, I actually prefer making it fresh at home with every cup, rather than buying it in Starbucks, and other coffee shops. It was only a few days ago, when I sat in a coffee-shop in my local area with a friend, and we not only spent too much on a pot of coffee, but it was old & terrible. This Cappuccino is the Best I found so far, and my favorite flavor is French Vanilla. But, I have also tried Hills Bros in a few other tasty flavors, and Hills Bros is the only brand I will now purchase.

You receive 1 lb of coffee in this container, and to have the opportunity to purchase a 3 pack is Fantastic. My only regret is not knowing Amazon sold this, so I will certainly take advantage of it. My Cappuccino is fresh with every cup, and I've made it hot, and cold. Either way, it's delicious.  If I make a hot cup, I sometimes put whip-cream on top, and I feel like I'm sitting at Starbucks.

This container lasts for a while, and I'm a big coffee drinker. The Nutrition Facts are listed on the back of the container, and you can make it light, or strong. After learning that I can now order this on Amazon, with a 3 pack, I couldn't possibly ask for more. My guests love it too. Totally satisfied, and highly recommended!

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Question: Easy install and good quality leather

It fit my 2008 Audi A4 perfectly. Easy install and good quality leather. A lot cheaper than the $86 dealership price!

I kept trying to use regular Weed-B-Gone to kill Oxalysis and it didn't work this product however did the job!

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Question: YOU WILL LOVE THIS BEAUTIFUL RUG!!!

LOVE, L O V E, L  O  V  E! THIS RUG IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PIECE I HAVE EVER SEEN, WALKED ON, ETC.! IT IS SO THICK AND IT DOES NOT LEAVE ANY FOOT PRINTS! THE PRICE IS PERFECT!

As a professional programmer, I spend most of my time on a keyboard. This one is the best so far: it is quiet, well-made, light-touch, and has just enough of the right extra buttons (Web Home Page, Calculator, Back/Forward, and few more).  It seems to include all of the lessons learned from previous designs.  The price is so low that you won't need to hesitate at equipping both home and work with the same keyboard, a luxurious step that really makes life pleasant (again, obviously, you'll only notice this effect if you spend way too much time on a computer).

Being wired, rather than wireless, is now a desirable feature, rather than a shortcoming, in my opinion. This is because with a wireless keyboard, you will have to change the batteries every 4 to 6 months, and once in a while you'll suffer from radio interference. This leads to about an hour per year of needless lost time and annoyance--not an issue for most people, but after a half-dozen or so such incidents, I've finally had enough.  Having a keyboard that always works is such a relief.

The design really is ergonomic.  The slight curve is just enough to match how most people lay their arms onto a table. That, combined with the short key travel (which reduces key binding), and the light touch, has pretty much eliminated the occasional repetitive stress pain that I've noticed with other keyboards.

In both FireFox and IE browsers, when you hit control-T, it brings up a new, blank page.  Hitting the Web/Home button at the top of the keyboard is pretty convenient at that point, and you'll find yourself doing it pretty naturally after a while.

For those of you who are programmers, especially those (typically systems, firmware, and OS programmers) who must suffer through hexadecimal translations, having a Calculator button is simply marvelous.

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Question: Who's cooler than Pete? (pssssst.... NO ONE!)

My 7 y.o. son LOVES Pete the Cat and all his adventures. I like it to b/c these Pete books motivate my son to read. Can't beat that!

I have two Magnalite pieces that my grandmother used and I still use them.  I have had more expensive cookware in the past but always went back to using my grandmother's pan and Dutch Oven.
I recently purchased the 13 piece cookware set and I am so glad I did.  It heats evenly and is easy to clean.  The waterless cookware was donated and I am having fun cooking again.

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Question: Had the unit for about 6 months and love it!

I got this unit to upgrade from a Samsung HD Upconvert to pair with my New Samsung TV. This unit is great at playing older DVD's and I've had no problems technically. As with all Bluray players (as I have learned) slow loading times are to be expected... It can be a little annoying especially when a Bluray has those forever trailers - Boot up the system, "then go start your popcorn" that is the easiest way to get around the problem... Outside of that, connection to my wireless network was easy and the picture and especially the sound is beautiful and amazing... I recently looked at a DVD and Bluray side by side and the difference CAN be night and day,,, but let me say it again, the sound is "awesome" there is simply no comparison... If you own a Samsung (allshare capable) TV this Bluray player is a total no brainer - built in WiFi, instant streaming, great price - one remote! The only real con (outside of the slow loading time which afflict all Bluray players) is that its black gloss texture is a dust magnet - but it is not something that semi regular wiping can't rememdy... Good product!

All your casual Gordon Lightfoot needs satisfied. If your looking for "deep tracks" then God bless....this 5 tune collection is good enough for barbarian America!

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Question: Good for Roasting Coffee

Never tried it for popcorn. Only used for roasting coffee. This unit has the preferred hot air vents. My previous popper was a Presto Poplite which blows the air from the bottom.

I've bought two Toastess so far. Destroyed the first one by trying to hot rod it. My fault entirely. Number Two works better, but I had to hot wire the thermal switch so it would get hot enough. Almost all poppers have two kinds of thermal safety devices: fuses and switches. Fuses prevent fires and once they blow, that's it. You're popper is a paperweight for all intents and purposes. Switches temporarily cut power to the heating elements when they're tripped. Unfortunately, manufacturing tolerances for switches aren't that tight, so you can have one unit roast coffee just fine and another will not get hot enough. The switch in this one is fairly easy to disable -- if you can get to it. They use funky screws with triangular heads to hold the thing together. So I made my own tool by grinding down a small triangular file until I could jam it into the head and loosen the screws.

Have roasted 6 batches in Number Two so far and will probably roast another six batches in the next day or two.

Only four stars because the clear plastic lid cannot take the heat. It can warp substantially. I wouldn't be surprised if the plastic lid will eventually be useless. Then I'll probably have to use a soup can chimney or something else.

They are very beautiful! The design is amaizing! My leg is Australian 7 so 38 in some cases is a bit big. This one ok in the length, my leg is exceptionally thin, so I wish the pair were even tighter on me feet, but then I understand they will not fit anyone else. I am very happy with them!

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Question: I liked my 1st one so much that I bought a 2nd for my back yard. Great Hose, Definitly recommend. No issues No problems

I 1st purchased this hose in May for my front yard. In the interim I purchased 3 other similar hoses from different company's because I liked the way this type of hose performed. My mistake was buying other hoses from different companies. (Each hose, FROM THE OTHER VENDORS) exploded within one to 3 weeks of receiving it.

The only hose that continued to work wonderfully was this particular hose (Never leaking Sunbow 50 ft expanding hose). I should have just purchased 2 of this hose from the beginning. So I returned the ruined hoses from other vendors & ordered a 2nd one of this hose (I use one for the front yard & one for the back). Bought the 1st one in early May & the 2nd in early July.

I use these hoses on a daily basis, dragging them all over my yard to water my gardens & both hoses have performed just perfectly. I now know that the key to buying these hoses is finding one with a good reputation. I have read the negative reviews for this hose and am surprised by them. Had I just purchased one hose & had no issues I might then think I just got lucky but having bought 2 of them now & both working so perfectly I don't think it's luck at all. It is because of the hoses quality & integrity. They don't leak either!

I would buy more if I needed them & certainly highly recommend them. As I mentioned, my 2 get used everyday & I've never had any issues with leaking or exploding. This is just a great hose!!

I must also say I was NOT paid or given a product discount for this review.

As Director for the Center for Management Development at Boise State University, I've had the opportunity to meet many nationally known motivational speakers and authors.  None present a more compelling inspirational story than Stacy Allison's journey to be the first American woman to climb Mount Everest, the highest point on earth.
 "Many Mountains to Climb...Reflections on Competence, Courage and Commitment" overviews the high and low points of Allison's climbing career with a reflective maturity that reveals both personal and organizational insights for the reader. This book is a wonderful companion to Allison's first book, "Beyond the Limits", a dramatic and detailed true-life adventure story of a woman's triumph on Everest.
In "Many Mountains to Climb," Stacy Allison succinctly recounts her life journey of overcoming personal and cultural obstacles in her quest to live life to the fullest...to dare to live out her dreams. This is an inspirational and thought-provoking book for both the casual reader and the organizational employee or executive.
The first 28 chapters are high adventure short stories that end with Allison's reflections on how her challenges and experiences can relate to one's own personal life and work situation. Numerous personal and workplace issues are addressed including: competence, commitment, courage, fear, leadership, risk taking, handling failure and success, knowing your strengths and weaknesses, decision making, planning, organizing, teamwork, interpersonal conflict, biased thinking, self awareness, the drive to survive, cultural conflicts, values and vision. With acute insight into individual and group behavior, the author identifies these issues in the stories and suggests where the reader might draw personal and organizational relevance.
I found this book to be an enjoyable companion for easy reading while travelling and for relaxing nighttime reading. The short stories allow you to enjoy the book in segments and mentally process the stories significance between reading sessions. Workplace trainers could easily utilize selected chapters as issue-related material for group discussion. I highly recommend this book for both the causal reader of adventure stories and the organizational employee looking for a fresh perspective of organizational issues drawn from high adventure.

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Question: The coat fits great I feel we made a good purchase

The coat fits great I feel we made a good purchase. The only thing I would change is bigger pockets and not make them zip shut. It's hard to get a toddler to put their hands in their pockets it's even harder when the pocket holes are tight and uncomrtiable due to a zipper. Overall it's a good coat lets see how it holds up for the winter of 2016.

Great all around show. The first season is the best and Jennifer Garner is excellent. I am totally addicted to this show.

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Question: I really believe in coconut oil

I have read other books on the uses of coconut oil, but this book had some additional research. I appreciate its thoroughness and easy-to-use guidelines and ideas. The book was well written and did the job!
Shelly Miller, Author of Tornado Valley: Huntsville's Havoc

Easy installation....exactly as advertised.  Added approximately 150 hrs of HD Video capacity to the DVR.  All necessary parts are included....simply plug in E-Sata connection and AC connection and you are up and running.

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Question: Unique and Highly effective

This switchable cord is a must have for Raspi users. Works great.

Interesting but way too depressing for me.  I couldn't bring myself to finish it.  Its one thing when people bring their own misery on themselves through bad choices but this was just poor women and children living horrible miserable lives through no fault of their own.  I like history but it was too depressing for me.

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Question: I absolutely love it, but it's too small

I absolutely love it, but it's too small :(
I am 5'5" and 130lbs, I got a medium but much too small. I will order another in a bigger size

The book is very informative . I recently moved into a position at my job where writing correspondence is required so i am garnering different styles of writing to enhance my writing skills.
This book is highly recommended

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Question: This money clip was a much better quality for not much more than the other one

We had ordered one similar about a year ago. This money clip was a much better quality for not much more than the other one.

This stuff is realy slick.  Read the directions and you'll like the results.  Let me share a TIP I got from another shooter.  Insted of cutting the end off of the tube, just use a pin or anything to make a small hole in the end of tube.  You only need a little and a little goes a long way.  Don't be sloppy.

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Question: Poor quality, would not recommend buying this product

Broke in two months! Poor quality, would not recommend buying this product.

A good source o know better how one of our favorite movie was made. The images are excellent!!!!

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Question: Into the dusk .. thy spirit does hasten ...

Dan passed away December 16, 2007. He was 56 years old. [...]

Before I comment on Dan and the album, I just wanted to say a couple of things about how Dan's music has been classified over the years. He always used to hate the 'soft-rock' classification. Dan wrote 'life' songs and 'mountain' music. Sure - it was 'folk/rock' by Dan's own admission - but if you lived in the Rocky Mountains in the late '70's - early '80's -- it was Mountain Music. And there was only (1) maestro of the Rocky Mountain Music brigade. (.. and it wasn't JD ) Now -- for the album notes ...

Innocent Age is the story of Dan Fogelberg's life ... written in 1981 .. but containing so many 'chapters' of his life beyond 1981 that you have to wonder how any human could have known so much about their future and captured so clearly the essence of one's life - long before it was lived? Dan knew ...

This album has always comforted my soul when I felt a need to 'make time stand still' for just a brief moment. When the news arrived, I couldn't help but reflect on my past life in Denver - when I was just a young man - about Dan's age at that time. We were young and free and our lives were all ahead of us -- yet, somehow, Dan wrote this album as if he knew that time would pass quickly?

He was living outside Boulder - and I had the good fortune to see him play many times in and around Colorado. The Innocent Age was literally the pinnacle of his career - and I can't tell you how many cassette tapes of this album that I wore out in my car(s) that I drove during those years in Denver. (and beyond) I can tell you that whenever I went skiing (which was alot - 40+ days each year on average), Dan was always on the stereo at some point during my trip. His music, especially these songs from this album - were designed to transport one's spirit, body and mind to another place and time. If there is any greater complement that an artist can receive  (other than service to mankind) I don't know what it is? For Dan .. he was blessed to be able to do both through his thoughts, words, instruments and that incredible moving voice.

Dan was an activist -- in the truest sense of the word. He embraced life, and his songs all reflect that passion. There is a startling void in our world left by Dan's premature departure. He is irreplaceable ...

This album is not just a collection of tunes -- it's the memoires of a poet and a life force unlike any other... and this album is the tale of his life. Dan didn't want to write anything that he didn't feel came from his soul.

Eerily, 26 years have passed from those innocent days of youth in 1981 ... back in Colorado ...when Dan gave us this epitaph ...

By purchasing this album - you will be giving something back to the millions of people that were influenced by Dan throughout his career .. insuring that the light of Dan Fogelberg never fades away ... and no doubt, a good portion of the proceeds will eventually benefit the National Cancer Foundation -

When you close your eyes tonight -- and listen to Dan on any of these tracks -- say a prayer for him and his family --- and thank God for giving us such a human being as Dan Fogelberg --

Until we meet him again, rest in peace Dan.

This seat is so awsome! My heater is my car went out just in time for winter last year. It got plenty cold and this heated seat cushion saved my BUTT, Literally! It kept me warm and toasty the whole winter. I bought on for a friend and she also loves it. Thanks, PLittle

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Question: Somewhat of a Good Pan

inside need to be improved.  inside finish will not hold up very well.

Ms. Jackson has done it again. this was a great read. I always try and solve the "mystry" but this time i didn't see it coming, nor the story behind it all. And i ALWAYS LOVE catching up on those Westmorlands.

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Question: Best Mothers Day Present

My mom loved it but what mom wouldn't? Lol No I just don't know how to top it next year!

at first seemed to work well....now Roomba looses power and gets stuck away from the charger just like the other battery did....

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Question: Sean and Harpers story is amazing and I just have to find out what happens ...

I received this book as part of an arc to read and give my honest review..

Omg Vivian Wood has really outdone herself with this book. Yes I am addicted to this book and can't wait for the second one to come out.
Sean and Harpers story is amazing and I just have to find out what happens to them two. Sean has had a troubled past but he's trying to do the right thing. He meets Harper who is a struggling model due to her age she is fighting demons herself so they both try to be there for each other pull each other in the right direction. I just have to find out what happens next when the second book comes out. This is a MUST read this book has a lot of emotions in it from happy to sad to love to be scared it's that good you won't be able to put it down at all. Highly recommend this book! Great job Vivian!!

Really nice enjoyable read.  I am from the area and am fascinated with history of the Panhandle of Florida.  The book is full of interesting stories about the agriculture and seafood industries and the people who have shaped it through the years.  You definitely see the passion and love this man has for his craft and the people who have contributed to his life's work.  I definitely want to try out some of his dishes.

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Question: Fabulous toy for newborn and older

I am very pleased with this toy. My daughter received it at age 3.5 months and was immediately taken by the black and white patterns, especially the baby face. Now, at 7.5 months, it is primarily a teething toy. Two of the rings are plastic and make for excellent chewing, apparently. There is a flap with the baby face picture on it that she likes to squeeze because of the crinkling sounds. And she is working on her fine motor skills by moving the large beads back and forth across the toy.

This toy is very well made. All the pieces are on securely. We have not attached the toy to anything so I can't speak to the strength of the velcro, but it is a very small piece so I doubt it is very effective. No matter. The rest of the toy is a big hit. I expect my daughter will continue to enjoy it for a few more months, as there are still some features she has yet to discover.

I was looking for a red boot with a little more rounded toe but I couldn't find any on Amazon these are very comfortable even though they don't have the rounded. I would say you will find them very comfortable.

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Question: A great book written by an even greater man. hard to find book. 1/23

Nathaniel "Nate" great book. wonderful detail. He (nate) was just on "American Pickers" week of 1/23/13. If your into Packard's this is the book and the man to know. He bought pizza or an Italian combo from me on the regular in Poughkeepsie. If you even have a chance to have a conversation with him about cars you will be very please.

Made it 3 days before my dog was able to chew it open.  Too bad because she really liked it.

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Question: not for an amatuer, a bit slow/tedious for the Pro.

I am a professional carpenter. I used one of these a few times for extreme soffits. It only works if you use it gently and slowly. keep the sensor clean and the water bubble free and fresh.

"Spirituality is completely ordinary.  Though we might speak of it as extraordinary, it is the most ordinary thing of all.
Spirituality is simply a means of arousing one's spirit, of developing a kind of  spiritedness.  Through that we begin to have greater contact with  reality.
If we open our eyes, if we open our minds, if we open our  hearts, we will find that this world is a magical place.  It is magical not  because it tricks us or changes unexpectedly into something else, but  because it can *be* so vividly and brilliantly."  ---Chogyam  Trungpa
Everyday life is something that we are all mired in, yet few of  us appreciate.  When was the last time you heard the birds singing outside  your window or were aware of the raindrops as they fell from the sky? Have  you ever bathed in the moonlight of a warm summer night?  Are you ever  aware of the miraculous act of breathing?
This book is a joy to read.  It  has gently led me to the wonders of awareness---"So many of us are  leading half-lives, half-heartedly with only half of our minds actively  engaged in making contact with the universe around us."  Page 148.  Each chapter is written by a different person.  Some of my favorites are:  Natalie Goldberg on writing fearlessly; Allen Ginsberg on meditation and  poetics; Ram Dass on the listening mind; Thich Nhat Hanh on sunshine and  green leaves.
I very highly recommend this book to anyone who considers  themself a seeker in this journey we call life.  It will brighten your path  and illuminate the way and best of all, open your eyes to the recognition  that there is absolutely positively NOTHING ordinary about your daily life!

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Question: Great addition to my desk tools

I have a row of stampers in my desk - address, 'From the Library of...," "For deposit only" -  and this has earned space in that small row.

At first I thought it was just a gimmick when I saw it in a local BBB store, but I tried out one they were demonstrating. Aha! I donate about twenty weekly and monthly magazine a month to my local library, and this involves removing my information from each one - even more important now that free digital subscriptions are available with most. I've had to re-think most hand-related tasks this year d/t surgery.

This stamper perfectly solves the ID concern. Just stamp the magazine, stamp the next one, move along the line, and in  about a minute, you have successfully removed your personal information with very little hand motion or bother.  So far (six months) my stamp pad shows no sign of wear with weekly use.  This uses a specialized refill - sticky pigment ink, like medical or laser-cut stampers, not thinner ink-dye refills, like older stampers.

I was quite upset when I got the menorah because it was marketed as new. When I received it, it was packaged but there were scratches and smudges all over the finish. Upon closer inspection, I realized that the little fake crystals were smudged, slightly scratched, the candle holder tops were tarnished...and worse of all...the whole menorah is crooked! (unlike in the picture where it is perfectly straight. I will never buy from you people again (especially with the outrageous shipping cost I paid).

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Question: Easy to install, perfect fix.

This is a genuine Dyson replacement part. My vacuum had been making an awful noise and the brushroll kept coming loose. I had tried replacing some smaller pieces before ordering this part, but nothing worked. This piece took maybe two minutes to install and fixed the problem. My Dyson runs like new again.

My 11 year old son loved this book! It's a bit big and heavy having all three books in one, but he didn't seem to mind.

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Question: BEWARE OF THIS SELLER

would never shop from this vender again. WHY DONT YOU TELL PEOPLE YOU ARE GOING TO SEND THEM A PIECE OFF GARBAGE. IT WAS RETAPED HAD SCRATHES ON IT. NEXT TIME DO THE RIGHT THING SEND A PRODUCT THAT IS NEW. I HOPE YOU GO OUT OF BUSSINESS THATS HOW PISSED OFF I AM.THE SHARP PLAYER WOULD OF BEEN GOOD IF IT WAS NEW AND NO SCRATCHES ON IT NICE TRY THOUGH. YOU DIDNT GET ONE PASS ME.

The first two thirds of the book discusses various biases to how people reason.  For example, the human mind is excellent at recognizing patterns in things...to such a degree that we find many patterns in things which are actually random.  Another bias is the basic tendency to be accepting of evidence which is consistent with our belief but subjecting contradictory evidence to more careful scrutiny.  I have heard the explanation that chronic gamblers tend to relive their wins and block out their losses.  In actual fact, they dwell on the losses a lot more than the wins.  If so, why do they continue not only to gamble, but believe that they are better at it than they really are?  The answer is that their wins are almost always viewed as due to talent and many of the losses are re-categorized as "near wins." ("If not for that field goal in the last seconds of the game, I would have won"--much more so than the corresponding "I almost lost that one, but they kicked a field goal at the end of the game and saved it for me.")  The first 125 pages cover six different types of bias (and variations of them).

The last third of the book analyzes three cases (alternative medicine, social interaction strategies, & ESP) where there is a lot of belief which is not supported by evidence.  These help a lot in making the ideas from the first part more concrete.

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Question: Not terrible, but not anything amazing

Not terrible, but not anything amazing. The villain and actual story are completely and utterly forgettable, but the interactions between Zatanna and Black Canary are pretty fun, aside from a couple missteps.

I'm not the biggest fan of the art in this one. I don't hate the art, but I would've preferred something less cartoony.

The best thing about this is that it includes the script for the comic in the back.

I'd recommend the other Zatanna stuff by Paul Dini over this.

Dark season but awesome! Draper gets a bit of what he's been dishing out. Why do we still like him....oh wait, he's hot that's why!

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