Question: Another way to run your Coleman stove.

Makes an old Coleman stove more versatile. If cooking gas is not available just use one of these with propane bottle. No pumping necessary and very convenient. Primary use for me is camping but should be helpful in a disaster situation if you have fuel on hand.

If it wasn't for Amel singing on this album, i would have rated this album with 1 star.

Why?

Well, I have been an avid fan, supporter and daydreamer of Amel Larrieux since day one of her Groove Theory days. Since then, there hasn't been one songstress who can meet nor compare with the standards and multiple dimensions Amel carries her voice into.

I have purchased all of her solo albums.

- Infinate Possibilties
- Bravebird

..and now Morning.

However, there has been one persistant problem that i've had with her albums, and that's been her music. Laru Larrieux isn't the best arranger of melodies but he does have a mood that remains consistant with the songs Amel sings. Although the mood has been appropriated nicely with some of songs that Amel has sung on, my problem with this mood is that there has also been an unappropriation of the music he has orchestrated for her. Meaning, it has in most cases been the same and has barely
changed for the better.

However, Morning is a tad bit of a refresher for me considering her past material. Infinite Possibilities was a fantastic album, but musically too linear. Bravebird was very good album, but musically too sleepy. Morning has elements of both prior albums yet this time around, Laru seems to go a bit out on a limb and nicely adds an upright bass on "Gilles and Tales" and arranges a fun and quirky nursery rhyme chorus for Amel on "Trouble". But as for the rest of the album, it falls between just being okay to downright... ZZZZZzzzzzzz. It is within that dullness that painfully drags the airy atmosphere of amel's voice into the duldrum's of laru's repatition of beats and the faint disctinction of a needle skipping annoyingly and endlessly on a record. The track "Magic" is a prime example of this.

Yet, despite laru's frequent and simplicit beats, Amel does shine bright like a morning star (no pun) on this album. She never fails to serve a helpful dose of her emotions and spirit within the context and beauty of her songs.

However she still needs a jolt of inspiration in order to keep folks like myself interested in buying anymore of her albums. Some may say that since Amel is an independant artist, producers cost money, and maybe she uses Laru in order to circumvent expenses. Who knows. But the way the industry works, sometimes, artists have to spend money on producers who will extract and showcase the kind of quality product that justifiably compliments an artists beauty within that talent.

With that said, I think another producer or two who can and will do that for Amel should be considered for future albums. The monotony needs to be broken soon otherwsie, Amel will fall victim to the same dullness that her husband's music is slowly digging a deep hole for.

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Question: Why did I not read other reviews!

Extremely misleading photo on package, very very small item, that did not stay inflated. This Could be such a fun game....too many design flaws.  Might try it for 99 cents in a dollar store, but not worth any more than that.

This switch worked really well to add additional hdmi ports to my tv. We installed a wireless sound system and this doesn't work anymore.

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Question: This has been one of my favorite coloring books by far I love the designs

This has been one of my favorite coloring books by far I love the designs. Each page is complex but easy enough to complete in one sitting. I have nearly completed the book and will buy some of the other books in this series. One thing about this book is the paper is really nice with a smooth texture that takes ink really smoothly with full coverage without requiring going over multiple times. The pages are perforated so they can be removed and used as journal pages or framed. I use markers and unfortunately they bleed through the page so the reverse of the page is dotted up with bleed-through but there isn't much help for that. Also, the designs are all different but have similar design elements from page to page so the lack of variety in the details might not appeal to some, Otherwise I love the book myself and highly recommend it. I used a wide variety of pens - sharpies, color pencils and gel pens.

Nice pens that are little over priced but they work well and certainly do look the part. They run smooth when writing and never fall apart and feel great in  your fingers for extended periods of time.

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Question: Even a 7 year old will drink it

I normally don't let my son drink coffee but this is on product I will allow him to have. I know I can't find this in virginia where we are going and I am so happy that I can get on amazon now...thanks so much you made this mom and son very happy!

It taste almost like frappaccino but no where near as sweet or the imbalance of coffee to sugar, this product is the best of both. I have no problems recommending this to any parent who has a little one that wants their coffee. I have added whipped cream to it and my son thinks it's a special treat.

At first we loved the rash guard.  It ran a little long in the arms but I was glad my daughter was getting complete coverage.  Based on the previous reviews, I made sure not to wash it with other clothes.  We bought both the white & the hot pink and have worn & washes both several times.  The latest wash left us with a big pink stain on our stone shower tiles.  Only buy this rash guard in white to save yourself the trouble.

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Question: excactly what I needed

After using my smart phone for months to track my runs I had always wanted to get a gps watch. In comes the Soleus! Great purchase great watch. It does what I needed. Love that its also fashionable and can wear all day at work then get home and run.

Product is a little pricey, but I like the fact that it has multiple uses and has a pleasant smell.

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Question: Both amusing and effective

I really enjoyed and laughed while reading it, and learnt a lot from a practical point of view about how taking care of my baby. It's extremely easy to read, and contains a lot of tips of every kind not only related to babies, but for dads too.

It didn't work properly.. The mouse was too fast sometime and froze other times.. Never worked perfectly.. I threw it away after several days.. What a waste of money.

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Question: Nice Jeans....Until they ripped!

I bought these jeans on a wim and once I received them I fell in love. However, this morning I noticed that there was a huge tear down the side of one of the back pockets. I am not overly rough with my clothing nor am I overweight and busting out at the seams so I was upset to discover that tear. I have not had these jeans for very long (3 months) and I've worn them a total of 5 times. I would expect that they would've lasted longer.

Works great at long distance.  I connected an external reed-switch across the internal reed switch, sprayed it with black plasti-dip, and stuck it on the back of my mailbox for automation notification of mailbox activity.  Rather reliable so far, even in freezing weather.

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Question: Love these shoes for work and weekends

Love these shoes....this is my fourth pair of Vivo barefoot Ra's....wear every day for work and often on weekends, and each have lasted me over a year. First two pairs blew out on the seam and my third pair wore a hole on the bottom of the sole. Durability has improved with the Ra2 for sure.

Not something I would usually  pay that much for made cheap but my 17 year old granddaughter  loves it and that makes me happy.

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Question: Love this for the gym and it worked great

Love this for the gym and it worked great! I use it over my plastic sweet wraps to keep them in place and it's a great combo!

i am the mom of 6 kids. my youngest 2 are still in diapers. these swim diapers are such an effective diaper and a great way to save money. I recommend them all the time!

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Question: This is a very attractive poster. It's sort of ...

This is a very attractive poster. It's sort of large so I'm having trouble finding just the right spot for it, but, exactly what I ordered and wanted.

We were going on a trip and I needed a cooler to transport pumped breastmilk back and this bag was perfect!  The ice did melt quite a bit during our 8 hour trip, but everything was still frozen.  The bag is light, easy to carry, and very durable.  It's also the perfect size.  On the way there, I was able to fit the pump, accessories, ice pack, and 4 Medela 5oz bottles in there.

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Question: Look no further for a basic wire stripper

If I did a lot of electrical work I might go with a self adjusting stripper, but for the once or twice a month I need it, this is perfect.  The spring is a nice feature my last pair did not have.  The lock that holds it closed is a bit tight at first, but loosens up with use.

We really don't use this scale for food, we use it to measure the individual pieces and parts as well as the total weight of radio controlled vehicles. I know that's a bit weird but nonetheless for this use an many others its a lovely scale. Instant on, tare, english and metric units. Now really what else do you need? Highly recommended.

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Question: It seems to be a good thing, It took awhile to get the bubbles ...

It seems to be a good thing, It took awhile to get the bubbles out of it, I still have a few small ones on the edges but not bad.  I'm sure it will serve its purpose.

This was so cute and worked for many months. Awesome for warm days, picnics, and nap time. If you have a small dog that isn't mischevious, you can use it forever. My dog soon found out how to paw and nibble at the zipper until the zipper detached from the lining of door.

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Question: Was a complete waste of money

Mount doesn't stick to dashboard. Was a complete waste of money. Don't purchase!!!

Every homeowner needs to have one of these books (unless you are a professional contractor, then it's a waste of time for you).

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Question: Protects the butcher block while giving it a beautiful sheen!

After my last bamboo cutting board split down the middle and cracked in half, I bought a proper cutting block, but still needed to protect it from constant wear and tear. John Taylor Butcher Block Conditioner has been amazing- I put a thick layer of this stuff on both sides of the cutting board using a clean dishrag and let it dry overnight. I could see the difference right from the start. The color of the wood was so much richer, and the sheen on the wood was beautiful. Water droplets just sit on top of the wood instead of soaking in, and it keeps the board from picking up scents from whatever I'm chopping (garlic, is the most frequent offender).

This stuff makes me feel like a proper chef with a proper kitchen. Which is not true at all, but it's a step in the right direction!

Did not realize it was plastic, but you get what you pay for. My son liked it, so it was ok.

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Question: read the older books for satisfaction

If you're like me and have read all books in the series up till now, I would recommend re-reading Wizards First Rule, and Stone of Tears.  No possible way can you read in order WFR, SoT, and then Pillars of Creation.  Comparing the best to the worst.  But over the last few books the quality has seeped out, almost to where the Pillars of Creation is acceptable.  Almost.
For all of you(300) that say to us(300,000) "get over it, he's introducing new elements.  This series used to be beyond greatness.  It had wonderfull characters impossible to forget.  Chase.  Chandalen.  Denna.  Now Richard, Kahlan, and we the readers need to dust ourselves off from the past few books and remember what it once was.  I've never been able to commit myself to a series of books before this.  Don't let it wind down like this Terry.

This book was really good right from the beginning, became hard to put down. I've read a lot of books in my day, and this one had the craziest, most unexpected twist in it! I didn't see it coming at all, I'm really anxious to get to the other books in this series!

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Question: Best investment ever for concerts/sports games

THESE ARE AMAZING. I use these to bring in alcohol to games and concerts and they're awesome. You can fit a decent amount of alcohol in one container and can make 2-3 mixed drinks out of one tube, depending on how much alcohol you like in a drink. The package comes with a little funnel so that you can pour your alcohol into the bottle and tampering seals! Haha. Best investment ever. Will definitely purchase again!

I prefer the lid with the straw as I find it difficult to take large drinks from this, but if you just want sips its a great lid

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Question: stylish and functional

Good value, very stylish and fit just perfect.  We have had it in for several months now with no issues and would buy another one in a heartbeat.

it is a pleasure to use this template. the bottom side is ridged to prevent movement.

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Question: because they fit so well and the colors are quiet nice. I love them

This is actually my second order of these shrugs, because they fit so well and the colors are quiet nice. I love them.

Son number two was a little harder to fall. He was a little more stubborn than his brother. The writer clearly shows his love through his actions but men!  I love the story line and how they always new each other.  Great story of brother number two can't wait to read about the baby boy!

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Question: Fun Must Have for Musicians and Macs

I attached a shoulder strap and this works great! Holds my macbook pro easily!  Not super padded though...

As my 7-year-old daughter likes playing UNO, I got it for her.  The game itself is fun and good as you have to learn to use strategy.  We had a fun as a family with it.  However, I found 2 negatives.  The cards have 2 holes so that they can be attached to a plastic hook (see the product photo).  The narrow plastic area next to the hole easily broke 2 days later (of course, we did not play the game for 48 hours!). Also, the plastic hook is not designed well enough for the users to get all the cards hooked easily.  The opening is SO narrow, that you have to get the cards little by little go through the hook.  It takes more than 2 minutes just to put all the cards back to the hook.  I will need to buy a better hook (probably a ring) so that I will not be frustrated.
I would think that the manufacturer would test the product before they start selling in the market, but obviously, nobody seems to have actually tried to play with the cards and put them away.

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Question: You May Carry It A Long Time

There are many ironies bundled into the title of this story:

In 1942, a native-born American teenager from a middle-class family {who happens to be of Japanese descent) is commanded to report to a concentration camp, taking only what he can carry.

At the camp, the boy learns to steal things which are not available any other way, such as fresh fruit and meat, small luxuries like radios, scrap wood which his elders can build into furniture or carve into decorative objects.

In 1978, a native-born American teenager from a middle-class family is bored, and begins shoplifting from a small store to amuse himself.  Of necessity, he takes only what he can carry, although he and his friends get pretty good at stealing larger and larger quantities.

Eventually the first boy, now the middle-aged owner of the corner store, catches the second boy, and arranges to have the shoplifter work for him rather than go to jail.

Both carry away from the time they spend together lessons which are far subtler than "Don't steal" or "Hard work has its rewards" or even "Forgiveness uplifts both parties".  They also carry away the memory of having done things they are not proud of, but which weigh on them less for their each having performed an act of atonement.

The author makes good use of a spare and nuanced style in both pictures and text which ties both stories together, allowing the reader to carry away the memory of an enjoyable experience and possibly some questions to ponder which may be carried a long way.

This is an amazing compilation of all of the Edgar Cayce readings PLUS their corresponding bankground information and correspondence. These tools make a study of the Edgar Cayce material so accessible - in ways that Edgar Cayce and his contemporaries could never have imagined or taken advantage of! It is a wonderful, wonderful tool!

The DVD also contains the Edgar Cayce Health Overviews, which provide treatment protocols for hundreds of illnesses, bonus media, and the 10,000 Cayce topics at your fingertips!

Whether you are a true student of the Cayce readings, a writer, a student, a library, or a casual reader, this is a source of information that is well worth the price!

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Question: Awesome chair for the kid's soccer games

This is a great chair.  I've used it for my kid's soccer games and it's pulled it weight on both rainy and sunny days.  It's super lightweight and easy to setup.  You really want to keep the bag, because it would be a little awkward to carry without it.  The built-in umbrella adjust easily, so you can position it to block the sun from different angles.  The fabric is cool and comfortable, and I found it gave great support.  It has a cupholder which beats setting a drink on the ground with a bunch of kids running around.  Overall a great, easy to use portable chair.

The tripod itself is good, but I purchase bad, because it is nos for medium to bif cameras, only for small.

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Question: Beautiful, lightweight and thin

Beautiful, lightweight and thin. Just what I wanted for my tablet. Holes were in all the right places and it fits perfectly. Don't really use it as a stand so can't speak to that. Love it.

I'm happy with my purchase. The charger works great and I do not have to remove the protective case.

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Question: Seems to be a good buy works like the Motorola battery so will see ...

Seems to be a good buy works like the Motorola battery so will see how the life of the battery goes

In my opinion, there's nothing new in this book that hasn't been written elsewhere. Set a goal, save enough money from your day job so you can quit in 6-12 months, hustle a side gig from your contact list, build a website and SEO the crap out of it, start earning and then quit your job. Oh, and move to Asia because it's cheap. What I did like were the interviews with other entrepreneurs because it gave varied insight into different "quit your job" strategies and tactics. You should buy this book if you are new to the whole "quit your job" movement; however, if you are looking for something more substantial, this book isn't for you.

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Question: Great movie, even better in 3D!!

I didn't have the chance of seeing it on 3D in theaters, and didn't know until now what 3D can add to a cinematic experience, the depth is really amazing, specially the sequences after the main characters have "maited". Absolutely immersive!

I am very happy with this case.  I recently purchased this case for my son's new iPod 5G he got for his 9th birthday.  The case is very similar to the Otterbox, but half the price.  I like how similar to the Otterbox it has the rubber rim/lip to protect the screen if dropped.  I would definitely purchase another one if needed.

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Question: Truly a world of difference!

This thing is exactly what they claim: we went from going outside to make phone calls to going INSIDE, as the signal really is that much better!
Before, there were a couple places outside where you could get maybe 2 bars 4G, and mostly 3 bars 3G, after, we have 4G all through the house, from 4 bars to a still fast 2 bars signal.
I live in rural North Idaho, and there is no phone; no internet; no cable; and, this signal booster made it so I can at least use my phone for internet.
Truly a world of difference!

As colorful in description of the topic as the cover indicates. A very real human story of the back-side of heroism. But this story shows very clearly the grace of God that can only be shown through brokenness.

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Question: perfect size. good sparkle

small stud for my 3rd piercing on ear. perfect size. good sparkle. kept losing studs so good to have the screw on to keep secure.

It did not protect my Iphone at all right at the first time I dropped it. Completely shattered the screen and ruined the internal circuit (also).

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Question: They don't look like they are brand new

Items received in a timely manner,
however the lens on all 7 of the gauges purchased are not very clear.
Mostly cloudy, which was odd because it wasn't only one of them, rather all.
They don't look like they are brand new, even though they were received in sealed blister pack packaging.

For a researcher like myself the book contained much valuable information.  As a narrative however it ESS a bit disjointed.

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Question: The product comes as advertised. The multiple tips work ...

The product comes as advertised. The multiple tips work well and allow you to service multiple different sizes of indentations. The glue is very strong and I did not have any issues as I used to tool where the glue released prematurely. I used this product to remove a couple of dents from a stainless steel refrigerator and was able to get a 90% solution with no training and on my first try.

I am marking this product down as: (a) the instructions are atrocious and barely understandable; (b) the lack of a tool to release the glue from the metal once the dent has been pulled.

This was so much softer than I expected. My 5 year old LOVED it and wears it often. It has washed well and is super comfy.

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Question: If You've Been in the Navy

If you've been in the Navy or worked in shipyards that build and repair the newest ships, you will truly be at home in this adventure. Although it makes the poor Germans again look like the "bad guy", it weaves a truly riveting tale of modern day naval warfare capabilities.

Just returned from 4 days in Vegas. I had not been to Vegas in 15 years and this book help make it a perfect Vegas trip. Every recommendation in the book turned out to be dead on. From the minute we set down at the airport and got into are waiting Limo, to tipping the check in girl 10.00 to get the room of our choice. I can't recommend this book strongly enough. With it you're an insider knowing what you want to do and when you want to do it getting the most out of every precious moment in Vegas.  Without it you're standing in your hotel the 1st day hungry and tired with no idea how to start. Read the book go to Vegas and HAVE A GREAT TIME.

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Question: Not too bright, but ok.

Not as bright as expected, but they get the job done.

Just a wonderful hiking book. Zach really get's it right in describing and conquering the "physch" part in successfully finishing a long distance hike. This gets the coveted "dbcooperisalive" 5 star approval.

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Question: The classic period ends with a bang!

There're only eight songs, but they couldn't have picked eight better songs for their last hurrah before the end of their legendary classic period. These eight solid songs would be a great introduction to the band for someone new to their music.
Stand outs include Ray Thomas's endearing ballad "For My Lady," "New Horizons," a beautiful Justin Hayward ballad in honor of his late father, Mike Pinder's haunting "When You're a Free Man" and, of course, John Lodge's hits, "Isn't Life Strange" and "Singer in a Rock 'n Roll Band." The remaining three tracks, "You and Me," "Land of Make-believe" and "Lost in a Lost World" also stand tall as true Moodies classics.
I disagree with a previous reviewer that thought "Singer" was out of place here; I think it is a very fitting end to this album. "Singer" is a fantastic song in its original glory; sadly, recent orchestrated live renditions (see the "Night at Red Rocks" and "Hall of Fame" cd's) pale by comparison, because John Lodge's definitive bass line is drowned out by the stupid orchestra, which doesn't belong in that song, and the female backup singers are relied upon too much. By contrast, the "Red Rocks" version of "Isn't Life Strange" is brilliant and far superior to the original, which is a little too slow and takes the echo effect too far. (The "Hall of Fame" version of this song is not a good example of this because it was butchered to make time.)
I can't stress enough that this album is a PERFECT introduction to the band. I know I said that about "On the Threshold of a Dream," but I mean it much more so here.

I've gotten my fiance two or three of these and it's not the fact that the rings have always been on the lowest value type but saying that the rings are worth the $25 low end price tag is mildly insulting. I mean common, if I can find the same style ring in walmart for $12 why buy this. The candles aroma isn't the best but hey its the novelty. Can we get a few more ring sizes please.

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Question: Shoot the Moon in three lines

I enjoyed my time with these characters, especially the pregnant, disorganized Ivy, her valiant mother Teeve, and the Domino Boys, so much that I wanted to move to the fictional DeClare, Oklahoma, and for a beach girl like me, that is saying something.  Billie Letts's writing draws you into her people's quirks and quandaries, so that even their smallest meanderings around town seemed like a journey worth taking.  Maybe because Letts also writes screenplays, I could visualize the whole area, with its downtown clinging to life versus the pull of Walmart and its residents holed up for miles around, and this is one movie I would want to see, since I already enjoyed the movie in my head.

I used to love this product. I bought ten jars at a time! Then I got an order with a new label design. Unfortunately, that isn't all they changed.

The new formula is runny, tastes completely different, has less protein and fiber, and worst of all, the net carbs went from 1 per tablespoon to 8!

According to a company spokesman, they changed the formula to please GNC, which will now be carrying the new version. Now they have major distribution, but a really mediocre product that loyal customers like me will never buy again.

Hope it was worth it!

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Question: Good variety of artists and songs

This was a gift for my husband, and he loves it! Good variety of artists and songs.

They were too big.  Had to return them. But other than that,  they are ok

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Question: Best inexpensive garment bag

This is one of the best deals on Amazon. We will probably buy one for my son before he goes to college. It's durable, cheap and has lots of room! Well designed and very useful!

Like the majority of Connie Willis's work, BLACKOUT owes a lot to the screwball comedies of cinema that were popular in the late 1930s, most of the 1940s, and at the beginning of the '50s.  Though not a direct sequel, this novel (and a forthcoming "companion" novel, ALL CLEAR, due in October -- basically, the other half of the tale, because it was split in two, ala the recent George RR Martin novels or books like Hyperion/Fall of Hyperion), is set in the "universe" of the award-winning classics, DOOMSDAY BOOK and TO SAY NOTHING OF THE DOG.  The only characters to overlap (thus far) are the ever-worried Mr. Dunworthy (everyone's favorite mother hen, and the director of the Time-traveling program based in Oxford, England, circa 2060; the technician Badri (who seems to be one of the worst at his particular job); and Colin, a young boy who played a significant role in DOOMSDAY BOOK.  Colin, for his part, is in love with Polly Churchill.  Stil obessesed with the plague years, Colin wants to travel back in time and use that paradox to "catch up" with Polly in years, so she'll take him seriously as a suitor.  Meanwhile, Polly and Michael Davies and Merope Ward (renamed Eileen, so she doesn't all attention to herself) are part of a significantly large group of time travelers visiting various significant points in time to gather historical information.  For each of the travelers, life -- and all of its unpredictability -- intrudes, wreaking havoc with their plans.  Polly finds herself becoming attached to the shopgirls she is sent to study during the blitz in London; Michael finds himself more involved than he should be in the evacuation at Dunkirk; and Eileen (nee Merope) is stymied by the shenanigans of a couple of impish children in her care, and the onset of a measles outbreak, just outside of London.  Worse, even though everyone has been certain that the past cannot be changed -- and the flow of time cannot be affected -- "drops" are suddenly being affected by more than the usual slippage.  Which leaves both time travlers and the far-future technicians wondering: will history be accidentally rewritten by one of the unwitting time travelers?  All of the aforementioned takes place during the ongoing London blitz, with V1 rockets and aerial bombardments taking place day after day, night after night -- all the while, the citizens of London "soldier on," acting courageously and heroically, doing so with good humor...unwilling to let Hitler and an army of thugs change the way they live.

With all of the research Willis has done, BLACKOUT can be read as a terrific historical novel, albeit with a science fiction twist.  And as with all SF & fantasy, BLACKOUT is also a comment on the present: the citizens of London endured such punishment for four (or more) years without letting it change the way live, or having it turn them into fearful people.  A good lesson for those in the USA who have allowed 9/11 -- and a lesser group of terrorists -- change their lives and freedoms.

BLACKOUT uses the often frustrating situations which farcical, screwball comedies make use of, in order to sidetrack characters and delay, or make more difficult, certain tasks undertaken by various characters.  Some readers may not find the humor -- and see the truth (for everyday life happens in _just_ that fashion) -- in which case, this book isn't for them.  But for those who understand the sometimes frustrating complexity of life, as well as the uncertainty of life (at some points near the end, BLACKOUT goes from screwball comedy to dead-serious drama, often turning on a dime), this book will be an enjoyable adventure.  And one helluva cliffhanger, as they wait until October to find out how it all ends!

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Question: Real Suspenders are much better

Cheapies, after 2 weeks wear, the elastic just shriveled up like it was dry rotted or something. Go to Kohls or Target spend $15 and you will be very happy. This product is inferior.

I bought this for my wife who has an iPhone 4S running the latest iOS. She has an average level of technical expertise for a woman and has only been able to successfully take one photo with this device. It pairs with the phone as a Z05 which appears to be an earlier device than what I purchased. It says it's connected, every time she tries to use it, but the button does nothing. To get it to work, I have to "Forget" the device and re-pair. However, the button only maximizes the ringer volume unless you are already in camera mode.

It's also hard to charge this unit. I have tried several micro USB cables and it glows red for a few minutes and then won't charge any more.

You basically have to be an engineer, and have several extra minutes for setup every time you want to use this device. I haven't tried this with Android, but I bought it for my wife, so that doesn't really matter. Very disappointed. I knew I should have bought the wired type through the headset jack. BT is still an experiment as far as I'm concerned.

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Question: I liked the other one for holding my brushes as well ...

High quality product, however I ordered the one with the spiral hair dryer holder and stainless steel cup at the same time, not sure which I would prefer.  I liked the other one for holding my brushes as well for my bathroom.  But this one looks so nice and shiny, my contractor was thrilled to take it home for his wife to use.  Oh, and she was really happy with it!

We own a Vivitek Qumi Q7 projector, and these glasses are exactly what we needed to turn our home theater experience into the 3D experience we were looking for...
They are not the most comfortable glasses out there but, for the price, you can't beat them.  We ordered two and, after seeing the results, ended up ordering another two.

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Question: Fantasic and worth every penny!

This is NOT YOUR TYPICAL MC STORY and if you can let that go, leave all your preconceived notions behind, you're in for ONE HELL OF A RIDE.

This book BROKE. MY. HEART. in the BEST WAY possible. Nicole Reed takes us on a different and VERY UNEXPECTED journey of broken love. And like always, she surprises me with her talent by doing it better than before. I knew within the first paragraph that this was going to be different. This story is HARD. TOUGH and RAW. The prologue alone packs such a punch that I could only read faster because I needed my answers.

Plain and simple, I LOVED THIS BOOK. For anyone willing to try something a little different, step out of your comfort zone or, take a chance on an imperfect love PLEASE TRY THIS BOOK. It will probably gut you at some point but, it's so very worth it.

This has become my favorite and only sports bra I will wear.  As a DD girl, I need a sports bra to keep the "girls" from flying around and hitting me in the face.  This pretty much accomplishes the task.  There is still a little bounce but this is the closest I have come to them staying put while I attempt to run or do aerobics.  I haven't tried all the fancy brands out there so I really can't comment on whether this compares to them. Once I found this I stopped looking for other brands.  The fit is comfortable (hey, comfort is in the name what do you expect.)  The colors are attractive enough and provide good coverage that you do not need to cover up with a shirt to work out in public.  The bra kind of keeps the breasts separated to prevent the uniboob effect, but they are still just smashed down a bit.  If you are looking for cleavage this is not your bra. The only downside I have found to this bra is that if you sweat a lot the bra will get wet and stay wet.  This isn't so much of an issue if you remove the bra immediately after working out and shower after, but it could be an issue if you are doing say a marathon and will be wearing it for hours.

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Question: Hard to see the picture

Bought these for the kids and the first thing I noticed is the picture is hard to see due to some weird looking shiny coloring on each sticker. The pictures themselves are cute, but this shiny layer makes it hard to see them. It looks like how oil in the street looks after a rain when it gets that rainbow colored layer on top of the water puddles.

my daughter wanted this pendant very badly..it is actually very pretty in person..she is thrilled

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Question: Not a sturdy product. Very disapointed

I bought two of these. One for each of my sons. I was so excited when they came until I started putting it together. The name stickers are very cheap foam stickers. The top board fell off just by pressing the stickers on. The top boards were only put together by two tacks and some glue. As I was putting the Velcro on the back of the boards, the boards started coming off one by one. They were not even nailed together. They were literally held together by two sided tape. I am very  disapointed in This cheaply made item, specially for what I paid for them. I would be surprised if they held up all the way to them earning there black belts. I have basically had to rebuild them myself to make sure they don't fall apart when my boys touch them or add/remove there belts. This was nothing like the discription or pictures led me to believe.

Had seen it previously at the movies.  Loved it.  Bought a copy of my own, as you should always see a good movie more than once.  Recommend it highly.

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Question: This product is so easy to use

I purchased this item to improve the way in which my business contacts were both organized and easily accessible. I am very satisfied. The case is neat and sleek, it opens easily and the names are found in no time. Its practical and exactly what I needed.

I love the pattern and styling of this dress. However, after 2 hours wear the material stretched to the point my bra straps were showing and it was a full cleavage shot if I leaned over. Too bad as it's really pretty.

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Question: Needs fret work to play... Would not recomend unless you you already own fret files

You beter own some files to play this. The ends of the frets go over the fretboard and are sharp. I have a small guitar shop so it was easy for me to get it straight.  But I would be very disapointed If I got this as a xmas present.

Got these for cast gifts for a play I was directing. They were perfect and hysterical to read. Also had great recipes. Received them in time to present them and they were gratefully received. Thank you to the seller for timely arrival.

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Question: Boring...Snooze fest...could not finish

I thought Kathryn LeVeque had a reputation for writing exciting romance novels.  This one was horribly dull.  Yes it's nice to know author did enough historical research to make story plausible but my goodness I hardly needed a dissertation on the battle of Hastings.  Nor did I need the prologue and epilogue to be about a nervous college grad in modern times.  And don't get me started on the 10 mind you, 10 of these grand ferocious knights.  I could barely keep track of their names much less cared about their various special warlike traits and how they interacted with the hero and heroine.  Hardly any time spent on the building relationship of our main characters.  So sorry I wasted half the day with this story.
To be honest I could only read it at twenty or so minutes at a time then I would play Candy Crush then I'd read some more.  Finally gave up at 50 percent.  I'm done.

Rieu satisfies.  His performances are geared to the particular audience he is in front of.  Some 5 years ago he gave a performance in Albany, NY on Mothers day which my wife and I attended.  Basically what you see on his videos is what you get live with variations such as the bagpipers in this one.

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Question: More weeds than I wanted

First package I bought worked well, but the second was too weedy; switched over to Scott's Kentucky Blue Grass to fix this.

I purchased this for my 93 year-old mother.  She has difficulty sometimes telling what day it is, which results in calls during the wee hours.  I took it to her on Tuesday, and she is so excited about this clock.  I set it up for her, and it is right on her bedside table.  She was going to have her friends that she lunches with at the retirement community where she lives, come and see it today.  She is so happy with it, and I am hoping it brings her peace of mind, and lessens her confusion.  Thank you so much for an amazing product!  I highly recommend this!

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Question: Great Price For Great Pots & Pans.

Truly amazing cooking set. These ar e about the best pots and pans you can buy. No sticking of food to the bottom of the pan. No warping like cheaper stuff. This is true 100% quality steel pots and pans! These last a life time, my whole family has had these for generations.

I loooove this bag. I worried about the quality of it because of the price, but it is awesome. I work a 12 hour shift and it's big enough for a decent size tupperware plus small snacks

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Question: Do Not Buy this model!!! Stopped working after 1 year!! Really bad investment!

Edit- 9/20/18
I DO NOT recommend this printer! within a few months of the warranty expiring the scanner bar stopped working. It still prints, but can't scan or copy.
HP support was good and bad- at first they offered me that same model at a discount with a 3 year warranty (not getting to burned again!) or the upgrade for a slight discount. I had to talk to three people before they offered me a better discount for for the upgrade.
At the end of the day I am still a HP customer, but just barely. I hope the next model lasts longer than this one; because this was a HUGE disappointment!!! $600 later, I hope i have a printer that will work!!
4/1/17 this is very very nice- only downside is that you still have to buy only HP ink- so far there aren't any off name brands to replace that are cheaper and it is an ink hog. quality and speed is everything you could ask for. Now i just hope it lasts for more than a year....

Spellbindingly sinister supernatural themes are interlaced within a contemporary YA story of self-discovery. With the main protagonist's journey of growth & development full of heartfelt sincerity and profundity, I was able to connect and relate to `Shade' and her story. The deftly interwoven storyline is full of nail-biting tension, suspense and twists that keep you in constant wonderment as to what may happen next. Shade (aka. Galactic Shade Griffin) is an intriguing character, whose magnetic liability and warmth instantly captured my heart and made me care about her character. Well-crafted characters pulled me into a deliciously addictive, compelling saga that was full of inspired ideas and interesting concepts. The author cleverly fuses together a diverse mix of paranormal mystery with high school/ teen drama and family drama that's refreshing.

Unlike typical YA Fantasy novels this supremely singular story is not only set within a realistic, modern backdrop (so no other worlds or signs of Wizards and Dragons) but it also addresses many issues that teenagers can relate to. Such as for instance bullying, family, friendships, romance and most notably finding a sense of self at such a testing age/ time in life. Nostalgic thoughts were brought to the fore, as I was able to empathize with Shade and the trials that she encounters, which ultimately make her a stronger person. Marilyn peake is an author who reaches out to her target readership and `gets under the skin' of her characters, so as to leave you emotionally moved and inwardly touched by this tale.

Truth-drawing and containing thought-provoking, meaningful connotation this sensational debut novel is an impressive work of fiction. I was literally left feeling a sense of fulfilment, satisfaction and despondency as the book came to an end...with thoughts lingering on in my mind. As beautiful as the eye-catching cover `Shade' is a sensational, awesome story of unforgettable premise and remarkable depth of mind-blowing epicness! Fans of YA fiction will be dazzled by this debut.

*I would like to thank the author for providing me with a copy of her book to read & write a non-biased, honest review on. *

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Question: We Need This General. He Writes.

Always heard it was good. Had no idea how well General Grant wrote. Clear, direct, beautifully descriptive, narrative prose in a humble and authoritative voice.

I enjoy EL Doctorow's work, so it was with pleasurable anticipation that I picked up City of God and was astonished at what a beautiful book he had wrought.

You should, when approaching this book, be aware that the narrative is experimental and postmodern. (It certainly fits every definition of postmodernism that I've ever read, including that in my favorite reference, Teaching the Postmodern.) Yes, it begins with a riff on physics and awe. It includes epistolary sections from characters to a character based on EL Doctorow.

There is also a strong narrative thread that keeps the book from becoming amorphous literary rap lyrics. An enormous bronze cross has been stolen, as is revealed on the fourth page, and its chase leads Tom Pemberton to Rabbi Joshua (the Hebrew name for Jesus, and I'm shocked that none of the other very intelligent reviewers here seem to have picked that one up, esp considering later plot developments,) and Sarah, his wife (very Da Vinci code, there.) Tom's interactions with Joshua form the, ahem, crux of the novel, and change Tom's life irrevocably.

While I, too, am astonished by the beauty of the book, and I appreciate the effect of all the narrative threads and their coalescence after the last page is turned, reading the book itself is an enjoyable experience. The characters are drawn nicely, there is excellent tension and struggle within the characters' lives, and the plot leads from one suspenseful scene to the next.

TK Kenyon
Author of Rabid: A Novel and Callous: A Novel

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Question: Beautiful boot - pump for those with regular width feet

I'm posting this for those ladies who have wide feet.  I LOVE Danskos and went to shop for some today.  This pump / boot comes in both a black & a brown color and is actually more adorable in 'person'.  The heel is a smidge higher than most Dansko shoes I've had (clogs) but I was thrilled because with my bunions, wide to xwide feet and high arches, there aren't many heels that I have the option of wearing with out later feeling like I've been hobbled and wanting to crawl on my knees later at home.

So I eagerly tried these on only to be disappointed that it runs a bit more narrow than most of Dansko's shoes.  Although I COULD get my feet in, it was VERY TIGHT in both the width in the ball region of the foot AND also in the heel which was surprising to me...shoes are generally only narrow in the ball region for me and not the heel.  Since I was able to get my foot in this heel, I'd say it's too wide for those with narrow feet as I'm CLEARLY a wide to an Extra Wide 8.5 - 9.0 depending on the shoe and the brand.  The salesperson also told me that this shoe does run narrow than other Danko's.

I wish that Dansko would actually come out with varying widths and make note of them since their shoe widths does seem to vary.  However, despite that, I LOVE THEIR SHOES!!!! They are SOOOO comfortable!!! I generally only buy 1 or 2 per year and wear them daily so by the end of the year they are ragged out...this year, I plan to buy several pairs so that I can hopefully make each shoe last a bit longer since each one won't get as much wear and tear on them.  As I buy more, I'll be posting feedback on them so check out my other reviews in months to come on women's shoes.:-)

Another brand that is great for wide feet needing more arch support is the Finn Comfort brand.  The shoe BED portion is not as 'cushiony' as Dansko but honestly when you wear them, they've got such an awesome high arch support that you get used to it and it's comfortable too.  Another benefit of the Finn Comfort brand is that you can have the shoe bed BUILT UP to be custom fit to your feet if need be.

I went to try some on so that I can know my shoe size, bought a couple pairs from the store I tried them on at then I will buy more shoes I like from Amazon since their prices are MUCH better!!!  I have to toss some thanks to the shoe store I bought them from since they were quite helpful in teaching me what sort of shoes / brands to look for for my foot issues.  I will always buy a pair or two from them per year for the knowledge & guidance in what to look for but then will turn to Amazon to buy more colors if I really love the shoe or more styles due to pricing.

The design is good for kids' learning to see the bigger number is, the larger amounts will be counted.  Pretty craft on the cover too!

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Question: Very pretty! The rose gold leaf covers the back nicely ...

Very pretty!  The rose gold leaf covers the back nicely to give it a pretty bling. Feels like it will be fairly protective on my i phone.  Nice button and camera cutouts and perfect phone fit.

First the good- the costume is very pretty and well-made! The fabrics are nice and higher quality than most costumes. Overall the design and contents are just as described.

Now for the bad, which is always a concern when shopping for clothes online- This costume fits very awkwardly. As a reference, I'm 5' 5" with a 32/34B bra size, 26" waist, and 38" hips. I ordered a medium based on all of the reviews stating it runs small. Unfortunately, it is too long in the shoulders and upper chest, but too short from the waist down. I would definitely need to wear shorts under this. Also, the bodice is too wide and the cups are shaped very awkwardly. The person who posted pictures of the cups is correct that they are cone-shaped and awkward. I have a small chest, but I still couldn't even fill in the top when wearing a push up bra that gives you two more cup sizes! I think I will exchange this for a size small and hope it won't be even shorter or too tight in the sleeves! I can update my review once I get the small.

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Question: great lighting for hard to access night lights.

Wow! Excellent light without the heat of incandescent bulb. Saves $$ too. Energy saving lighting had come a long way. And the bulbs will last a long time as well. It gives a very decent amount of light - certainly what you would want for a night light application or for a Christmas decoration. I just bought 2 more to replace old C7's in some Christmas decorations. it will save money and it will last a long, long time - probably will outlast me.

I looked high and low to find a camera pack that could carry all my gear, lunch, rain jacket, tripod and water bottles. Relatively easy access to the gear. Comfy fit. Some of the buckles could be improved. And the tripod mount could be redesigned to better carry a full size tripod. Would work awesome for a compact model, but I like the flexibility of a large tripod for my work.

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Question: Everybody needs a King

Author Jessica Watkins does it again! This hood romance kept you interested from beginning to end & the playlist was on point! King & Kennedy have a fairytale romance that seems almost too good to be true. I hope they can come out on top for whatever comes their way. Siren's character was a true shocker. I guess you can never underestimate a jealous, scorned woman. This was a really good hood romance story, a break from the hardcore urban fiction.

This is my fourth pair of these shoes and this last pair was a different shade of grey. It did not have the white grain in the material like my previous pairs, rather it was a solid darker grey with very little contrast. I do not like the color near as much as my past purchases.

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Question: Good quality pool table cover

Good quality table cover for our pool table.  It fitted good and looks great.  Would like to see in more colors.

Hat Trick was my first time reading anything by Kristen Hope Mazzola so I didn't know what to expect but I was drawn to the book by this blurb and overall I enjoyed this relatively light sports romance which centres around two teammates and the sister of one of the teammates. The book is told from three points of views so is unique in comparison to a lot of books and it takes a while to fully figure out why, who and how it is all playing out so you do have to give the book time to evolve.

Brayden and Myla and brother and sister and Gavin is a Hockey teammate of Braydens. There is a lot of tension and drama early on and the book does a couple of time period jumps in setting up the story. When you do get into the book and Myla and Gavin come together, by that point in their lives there is a chemistry between them that definitely gets you hot under the collar. I enjoyed watching how the dynamic of the relationship and the build up just before of it all played out between the three characters but I will warn there is explicit sexual content between main characters and non-main characters which I know can be a no-no for some readers.

Hat Trick is a fairly quick paced but well written book. The only thing I felt was that at times it was a bit quick with not huge amounts of detail to fully capture the characters fully. Its not bad but I just felt it could have done with just a little more detail. However, as it is, it can easily be read in one sitting and can be read as a standalone with a sweet HEA. The book, in terms of sports, is relatively light and I cant comment on the accuracy of the sports details as Im not a Hockey follower, but regardless of understanding you can follow along.

Overall, I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone looking for a quick read sports romance.

*I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. I was not compensated for my review, and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own.

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Question: GREAT BUT WILL NOT WORK ON LATEST VERSIONS OF X4R-SB!!

These antenna look great and I'm sure they work.  Please note:  THIS WILL NOT WORK WITH THE LATEST FRSKY X4R-SB!!  Frsky changed the ipex connector to a smaller connector.  So unfortunately these will not work.  If the seller could offer replacement antennas with the smaller ipex connector that would be great given the changes that Frsky has made.

I love this organizer! Yes, I have some really high-heeled shoes but I was able to make it work. It looks really sharp and saved me a significant amount of money compared to other brand name stores!!

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Question: Great Project Material

I am a machinist and an avid outdoorsman. I have used shim material in a very large variety of mechanical applications.
 I bought this Stainless 12" Shim material for a very different application. This time I bought it to build my  backpacking stove. It is fairly hard, but not so much so that it is unworkable. It does have a good bit of memory, and for my purposes is great.
I rolled it into a ring, then put a hole in the top, and used a similar piece to make the chimney, it works great.

The price and delivery was right on time.

Would recommend

Overall the necklace holds up pretty well and the chain is still intact but I am a little sad to say that the silver on both the chain and the necklace are rubbing off leaving parts a bronze color. I must say though it does look kind of cool that way

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Question: Simply the best source of information about dialysis

Simply the best source of information about dialysis.
As a person needing dialysis as well as a healthcare professional I have not been able to find better information in a language that everyone understands. The book brings an in-depth understanding to both professionals and to patients and care partners. It has great illustrations and stories from real patients to underline the points in each chapter.

Just chalk. As described. For little hands I think the triangular shaped type are easier for them to use. But no complaints. Got what I paid for.

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Question: Manafest Rocks the House With Fighter

I could not disagree more with most of my peers here. Unlike some others, I came into fighter with few preconceived notions, as I had never listened to a Manafest album all the way through. That's because I never owned one. I really wanted to buy a Manafest album when Epiphany first hit, but I never got around to it. Of the songs I listened to on youtube though, I loved.

I have heard a few of Manafests newer material, and I thought his rock stuff was somewhat weak. But he kinda fell off my radar for quite a while and I never did get around to purchasing one of his albums.

Weak rock is absolutely 100% NOT the case on Fighter. This album absolutely blew me away, and unlike on songs like Renegade, Manafest did not come off sounding like a TFK wannabe, but rather he has his own unique style and sound. It's true that there is very little rapping on this album, but even so he mixes up his vocals quite well and there is a lot diversity in the way he sounds, speaks and sings. I was even absolutely floored by some songs, and he and his new band rock with the best of them. Many songs have punch and a deep meaning as well. The production on this album is through the roof, and each and every song sounds extremely tight.

I actually liked EACH AND EVERY song on this album. There is not a single weaklink in the entire whole. A fact I couldn't even say about Demon Hunter's True Defiance. As such, I give this album 5 out of 5 Stars.

You can read more of my opinion of each song and the album as a whole at my website at watchusplaygames dot com.

The light up display is only visible with a bright light shining on it. I had a heck of a time tuning with a flashlight in my hand.

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Question: I like the fact that it has a diverse selection of ...

This a gem of a book with some neat ideas. I like the fact that it has a diverse selection of projects. Something for everyone.

I feel like my poop go-phone is actually nice ! I love this case!  It certainly protects the phone. I would  strongly recommend a screen  protector  to go along with it though. The case scratches pretty easily, but the color is true and quality is nice . For the price, I would recommend to a friend .

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Question: Great for travel & at home

I seriously freaking love this thing. It holds so much and keeps my bag from being a jumbled mess of cords. It can hold multiple wall plugs, electronic cords, portable chargers, portable external hardrive, USB drives, travel router, digital camera, and my Kindle all at once. I also use it to keep things organized at home too. I loved it so much, I bought one for my tech-savvy father!

Well built.  Haven't put it to use yet but I am happy with the style, toughness and design.

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Question: but I think installing the lights in either orientation will be just as easy. The plastic clips with the 3M adhesive feel ...

They work perfectly. My tower has an inverted design, but I think installing the lights in either orientation will be just as easy. The plastic clips with the 3M adhesive feel like a secure hold. Like other reviewers have mentioned, the pcb might touch parts of your motherboard. I just covered the pcb in black electrical tape to prevent any problems (see pictures). Since I have my tower under my desk, I set the lights to high, and I think it really stands out. I love how bright the red is, and since my MSI motherboard and video cards are red and black, the color matches very well. I would recommend these, and will definitely buy these again for another build.

I was sent the torch complimentary, however the opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Pros:
~The torch was really easy to use, and did the caramelization perfectly for sugar and toasted marshmallows really well too
~ It  was easier to use compared to the other torches I own
~ Filling butane in the torch was really simple and with a turn of a knob, the flame intensity can be managed. That, combined with the ease with which the ignition button works are the most striking features of this torch.

Cons:
~None

It is a great addition for any kitchen in which delicacies are prepared!

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Question: nice but hard to take off

Its nice but its hard to take off and when you try to take it off the paint pills... i prefer rubber

Thanks a ton to everyone who suggested I get a slightly smaller (yet wider) size than normal; I wear a size 9 with an average width pretty solidly through my shoe collection, so I ordered a size 8 1/2 C/D and it fit perfectly!  There was even a little room left over for me to put an insert at the toes to keep my feet from sliding too far down!  Anyway, I really didn't know how I was going to feel wearing heels THAT tall because I normally wear flats or shoes with kitten heels (or wedges) that never go more than 1 1/2 inches high, so to more than double that height was a scary proposition for me, BUT these shoes actually feel like I can wear them for a long time without breaking my feet OR neck!  This is especially good considering I have flat feet and am pretty accident-prone, so if *I* can say that....  Anyway, I'll be on the lookout for more Clarks footwear in the future for my going-out and work shoes and try to wean myself from the comfortable slip-ons I rely on quite heavily, even for work, because I need to start looking more ladylike and these shoes look like they can do the trick for me!  BTW, it's been hilarious wearing these shoes; at 5'8" tall, I kinda feel like with these shoes I now know what it's like to have a supermodel's height, if not their physique.

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Question: trying to get a kitten and old cat friends

I purchased this book to see if I could learn anything different. I found everything in this book very useful if you have not had cats in the past. I feel this book would be a very good purchase if you want to bring home a cat or 2 and want to make it easy. This book talks of separating them and introducing them safe from one another. I am not sorry that I purchased this book as some day I may find a person wanting this and would give this to them. The book is very well written and easy to understand.

Works great.  I prefer it to the one that came with the laptop because of the power-on LED and the extra length of cord.

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Question: I had one great pair of these that lasted 2 years and another ...

I had one great pair of these that lasted 2 years and another that didn't even last 8 months. The leather tore away from the sole of the shoe.

Update: Bought a new pair hoping against hope that this was a fluke. New pair...a measly month and not even everyday wearing. These are just absolute crap now which is sad because they are extremely comfortable.

I hated the product. Even though I closed it many times. It still leak from sides. I can see bubbles getting out of the bag under water. My phone was almost gonna die. I am sorry I purchased it

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Question: The apple.. I mean, The Sony of my eyes!

The price might be a few hundreds more than your budget... But if there's something I have learned as a consumer, it is not to scrimp on a computer!
A computer is meant to be used for years so you might as well invest on something as powerful as Sony PCG-Z1A. It has a big memory, it's fast, and it's much lighter than its counterparts. I mean, just look at the specs! Other computers may have the same specs but they will be twice as heavy. The resolution of the monitor is also fantastic! Try using another computer after you have owned this one and you'll see the difference especially when watching DVD's. It's truly awesome!
The sounds seem unimpressive when listening directly from the speakers but you'll be surprised by the good quality upon using a headphone. Be aware too that this doesn't have a floppy drive. It shouldn't matter though since it has a CD-RW/DVD drive.
The lightness of the computer, of course, doesn't prevent you from bringing it with you and doing your work wherever you want. The wireless internet connection also allows you to regularly check your e-mail and write back to your family, friends, or co-workers. I thought I don't need it, but now, I can see how it makes things more convenient - a good thing for people always on the go.
With it's matted silver finish and slim compact design, you'll always want to bring it with you. I say, don't stay with a computer that you're not completely happy about. I didn't. That's why I replaced my old laptop with this beauty.
Trust me, you'll fall in love with Sony Z1A!

Dont limit yourself because the title references copper metal Contemporary Copper Jewelry: Step by Step Techniques and Projects is great for all types of wire!

Although in this book the authors choice of metal is copper, the techniques and projects can be beautifully applied to all types of metal.  Likewise, although the title references a contemporary style of projects, you can easily convert to other styles of jewelry simply by changing your choice of beads or materials. You can go contemporary, whimsical or romantic, based on you own vision and selection of materials.

Contemporary Copper Jewelry includes something for everyone, from the adventurous beginner to the more advanced designer, and its not limited to necklaces and bracelets.  It also includes designs for earrings, chains, pins and rings that utilize various materials such as beads, wire and leather.  The techniques include wrapping, coiling, stringing and wire weaving, with photo tutorials for each, and it also includes finishing techniques that take your projects to another level.  Plus, there are more than enough ideas for the person who wants to design his or her own jewelry and is looking for inspiration and technique ideas.

This book is beautiful but I believe its greatest strength is the variety of techniques that are covered, and the DVD is a real plus!

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Question: Super literary version of Neil Gaiman

Like a super literary Neil Gaiman. An every man stumbles into a secret hidden magic London, where the religious cult gangs run the town.

Great book to read on the Kindle so you can look up a new word every few pages!

This was a fun short story about a trio of friends on a summer vacation. Trouble in Tinseltown is first in the Summer Flings series. Each story has the girls adventures in a different city.

If you are looking for a light summer read, you'll enjoy this one. It is fast paced since they are only in the city for a few days and its a short story. In this book, I felt like we got to know Ciara more than the other girls so maybe the author has plans to highlight a certain girl and her fling in each city. The author makes it clear that the trio are known to get in trouble so this should be a fun series.

I read this in one sitting and would recommend it to anyone looking for a  humorous and entertaining read!

* I received this book from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Question: You will have to assemble and paint a bit

Kit came in great condition. If decals are a bit yellow, leave them in the sun for a few days before applying them. Not hard to build or paint. I did not use any stickers

I bought these Squirmles for my 6.5 and 3.5 year olds after they saw a demonstration at a street fair. This is a fun toy, but it's definitely for older children. My 3.5 year old son quickly tore off the very thin string (it's thinner than a strand of hair) that is used to control the Squirmles' movements. My 6.5 year old daughter lost interest in this within 20 minutes, and she has the ability to sit and focus for long periods of time. I would say it's more a magic trick than a toy. In order for the Squirmles to move, you need to secure one end of the very thin string to something like your waistband and then manipulate the Squirmles using your hands or different objects (you can get it to move from one cup to another). The description says that it's appropriate for ages 3 and up. Sure, 3 year olds can play with the Squirmles as they are (without manipulating it to do tricks and without the string), but I would recommend it for children 7+ years old if they want to be able to do all the fun tricks. It was packaged well, with plastic containers for each Squirmle and the directions were clear. I would watch a YouTube video to see how Squirmles work before purchasing them.

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Question: Product fits perfectly, but not same as original

This grid is suitable for my Kenmore gas grill.  It is not as heavy a gauge of steel as the original, and the porcelain finish chipped the first time I used it when I was brushing it to clean it.
Seems very expensive for what I got.  If I knew of an alternative that cost as much, I would certainly recommend buying that one instead.

Been using this at my last three events . Feels a bit light , some times i feel like it can get knocked down easy. I guess because it reaches 72inches If you travel a lot and need a tripod to carry this may be the one to pick. The carrying bag  feels like it can last along time if you are careful with it. If your looking for a tripod to have some weight this may not be for you.

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Question: Packed with information; slightly confusing to read

Lots of insight and information about the era but the back and forth organization from Twain to Teddy is a little strained.  Additionally, the premise is a bit of a stretch since in thier life times (with Twain 25 years Roosevelt's senior) there was virtually zero personal interaction between the two.

Nevertheless, an enjoyable and informative read.

This book is absolutely entertaining. I've spent quite a bit of time in and around Cimarron, New Mexico and the book is reflective of the history. It is very easy to read and interesting. Both myself and my fianc deeply enjoyed it and plan to read more of the author's books. We both highly recommended this interesting book.

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Question: Too narrow. I've ordered size 11 in the past ...

Too narrow.  I've ordered size 11 in the past and this is the first shoe received that didn't fit.  Returning.

continues from Easy Prey and just gets better and better as a thriller that is a page turner of suspense.  Lucas Davenport is great !!!

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Question: Great Book--Didn't hold togeter

Dear Sirs,
  Your service is great.  The book was in brand new condition and everything touted to be.

  However, the book binding failed and has completely fallen apart.  I have had to put it into a loose leaf binder.

  I cannot return the book because I have all of my research marginalia in it.  The book would have been much more useful is it was still in one piece.

  Thank you anyways for you excellent service.  I hope that my next book that I order does not fall apart.

  Again, thank you for your service.

Sincerely,
  Joe Whittenberger

Hopefully I never have to use this. But it's a great size. and appears to work well.

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Question: Buyer Beware - Used Device

I bought this device for my birthday in early June 2013.  It worked fine for a month.  Then the wheel stopped working.  I couldn't turn it off or get to the menus.  I took it to the Apple store to see if it could be repaired.  I paid $239.00 for this device and didn't want to lose my money.  When I arrived at the Apple store I was told that the device was used and refurbished.  FOR $239.00 I THOUGHT I WAS BUYING A NEW DEVICE.  I wanted to cry right there in the store.  The guy at Apple told me that the battery was probably protruding into the wheel.  I explained that I thought I bought a new device.  He said that when a device is rebuilt some dealers don't use Apple products and the device malfunctions.  I was so upset.  He said that the price should have been a red flag and that it was probably a dealer who just wanted to make money.  He said an IPOD Nano should cost no more than $149.00.  Even if it is a classic.  Apple said they don't repair Nanos.  They come to the company already factory sealed and people at the genius bar do not have time to repair them.  The good news is Apple replaced the device.  But I still had to pay an additional $59.00 for a new battery.  So $239.00 plus $59.00.  This is close to $300.00 for a device that originally sold for $149.00.  I learned a good lesson.

wow, another perfect album from ron, he does not know how to write a bad song, not even a bad line, this album is full of brilliant songs, it amazes me that he is not better known, he writes beautiful lyrics and melodies that i do not tire of no matter how many times i listen to them, it's hard to describe his music, i imagine if you mix leonard cohen, early dylan and paul simon, you might come close, the production by steve earle is just fine, but then, it could have been produced by the backstreet boys and the brilliant songs will survive.

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Question: worked was kinda hard to get into the right position ...

worked was kinda hard to get into the right position needed to file a bit of the lock down

Well written.  Some of the recipes are involved, but taking time makes for a  delicious dish. Others are fast and delicious. Michael's restaurant is on our list to visit in NYC....

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Question: Lifesaver for your favorite polish!

a life saver for my favorite polishes that have been around awhile and gotten too thick to brush smoothly.

Dudley Boyz vs Mack/Nowinski-Not the best opener. The Dudleys are a good tag team but Mack and Nowinski SUCK.Slow paced,not much action,a very dull and boring match. Nowinski wins the match for his team by using his metal thingy. 5/10
Steiner vs Test-Wasnt a good match. Test and Steiner are just plain old boring they couldn't put on a good match together if they tried. Atleast we got to see Stacy out in the ring. Scott Steiner beats Test after Stacys destractions. 6/10
Booker T vs the CLB-Christian is a wimp,he got himself disqualifyed so he didn't have to fight Booker T.A stupid ending with Christian hitting Booker T with the championchip belt. Too short aswell would have been a good match if it wasn't for the CLB getting disqualifyed. Christian retains. 5/10
Kane/RVD vs La Resistance-I like the team of Dupree and Gronjae or what ever their names are. They put on a great show in this match and ended up with the tag team gold. This match caused the end of the partnership between RVD and Kane when Van Dam hit kane with his moonsault costing them the match and the titles. Pretty good match after what we've seen so far. 8/10
Goldberg vs Jericho(king of the world)-After everything these two have been through the match wasn't good or long enough. Goldberg is a boring wrestler to watch in all his performances including Wrestlemania 20. I expected this match to be better,it was very disappointing. Jericho should have won but Goldberg wins again with the spear and Jackhammer. 6/10
HBK vs Ric Flair-Woooooooooooooo great match between 2 icons. My favourite part was when Flair got elbowed through the table by a high flying Shawn Michaels. I like both of these guys so I didn't care who wins. Ric Flair does it again with the help of Randy Orton and a steel chair. SPECTACULAR MATCH!!! 9.5/10
Red Neck Triathlon-An entertaining contest throughout the night with some weird events. Stone cold wins the burping contest,Biscoff wins the pie eating contest and Stone Cold wins it by throwing Biscoff in the smelly pig pen. Great contest 8/10
Hell in a cell-Triple H vs Kevin Nash-Why didn't they get out and go on top of the cell. There was no point in it being a hell in a cell match if they didn't hardly use it. Still it was a good normal match with all 3 men including Foley coming out bloody and battered. Not the best HIAC match. 8/10
Bad Blood 2003 was not a very good ppv because it only had two good matches. Its up to you if you want to buy this DVD for the 2 good matches.

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Question: Cheap/hard to get it right

So hard to attach it, I tried 3x (separately) to do it and failed. I would not re order(I actually tried to return).

I love them! If they're suppose to be snug around the calves so as not to slip down or off then they are perfect! My foot fits comfortably in it and it securely stays around my calves... Which are pretty big so I'm ok with the product itself :)

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Question: SMH (shaking my head)

Im really having a hard x keeping him out of it wears it 2x
a wk. would wear it daily if he could get away w/ it. ty

One of my favorite series as a teenager was Ally Carter's Gallagher Girls. Spies, secrets, mystery, and intrigue...it was the perfect combination.

Since then I've been a fervent an of spy series, always looking for the latest and greatest. Thus, when Spencer Yacos's The 16th Academy, a book promising "shadowy organization steeped in espionage," landed on my radar,  I was intrigued.

The Result? Suspenseful and fast paced, The 16th Academy delivers an espionage mission perfect for fans of spy thrillers. Better yet, it was incredibly reminiscent of Gallagher Girls - a fact that made me a very happy reader.

The 16th Academy begins the story of Davy Prince. Davy is your ordinary, everyday teenager with the exception of one tiny little thing: he's a teenage spy who has brought down dozens of notorious criminals.

I thought Spencer Yacos did a great job of capturing the voice of a teenage boy. Davy's voice appeared to be very authentic. I especially liked how Spencer captured the awkwardness that follows us as we grow up. I also appreciated the fact that Davy wasn't perfect - he wasn't the best spy, he wasn't the best with girls, and sometimes he did/said the wrong thing. It made his story more "real," and made it exciting to see when he did manage to bring in the win. However, while I did like Davy's character, I never felt a real connection to him - there was never a moment where I went from "liking" him to "loving" him. This isn't the worst thing in the world - it happens - but I feel that if I had felt that connection I would've enjoyed The 16th Academy more.

My favorite part of the book was the plot. As mentioned above, I'm a sucker for a good spy mystery, and The 16th Academy manages to come through in that regard. Spencer presents a mystery filled with twists, turns, explosions (literal and figurative), plan crashes, and more! Honestly, there wasn't a moment where there wasn't something exciting going on. This kept the story moving at a rapid speed, and better yet, managed to truly hold my attention. I will say I saw some of the plot twists coming, but others were still a surprise. The ending, especially, left me was a oh-my-goodness kind of feeling.

In all, while I didn't always connect with the main character, The 16th Academy is still a worthwhile read. I would especially suggest it to teenage boys who are reluctant readers!

Grade: B

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Question: Slim looking and works great. Looks small but I seem to be able ...

Slim looking and works great.  Looks small but I seem to be able to get a lot more garbage in it than the traditional store bought trash cans.  When full of garbage the bag comes out of the can very easy unlike the traditional store bought trash can. Worth every penny.

Excellent book.  Yes, you can probably guess many of the elements (corrupt clergy, greedy merchants, whoremongering, capital punishment, plague, filth - what a great time to be alive!).  But the chapters (each of which are separate stories, tracing family members through the centuries) are very skillfully crafted.  I also enjoyed the way the author incorporated major historical events into the fiction.  While some history buffs may scoff at mixing history with fictional characters, I thought the author did a great job of delineating between the two.
One caveat, however.  The author weaves many landmarks and names from modern-day London into the plots, thereby explaining their historical origins.  If you are not familiar with the city, these references could become annoying background noise.  But if you have been to London, these tidbits add a great deal to the enjoyment of the work.

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Question: Great gift for father's day or anyone into the item...

Dad appreciated the item for father's day. They came in all different colors and styles. I would highly recommend it for a great gift item for that guy you don't know what to get for....

When A ROOM WITH A VIEW was first published in 1908, the sun had not yet set on the British Empire.  The Victorian Age was coming to a creaking end, but for most English, life went on pretty much as it had been for the last half century.  But under the priggishness that was the remnant of old-style prudery, cracks were appearing in the hidebound and stuffy proper British upper-class morality.  Women were starting to clamor for rights. The lower classes wanted more of the economic pie that once belonged unquestionably to that of the upper.  Amidst all these nascent changes, E. M. Forster wrote A ROOM WITH A VIEW to satirize gently the entire spectrum of proper British morality that was becoming increasingly clear was not so proper after all.

Lucy Honeychurch is your typical Victorian young lady visiting Italy in the vain hopes that she can "broaden" her vistas, a process that Forster thinks clearly is so much rubbish. Accompanying her is Charlotte Bartlett, an equally stereotypical chaperone whose business it is to keep Lucy from having too good a time.  In Italy, they rent a room that they do not like.  In the room adjacent is the father and son Emerson family who graciously offer to swap rooms.  The stern Miss Bartlett promptly exhibits her social snobbishness by thinking the Emersons are low class clods.  The younger Emerson, George, likes Lucy but her higher standing on the social pecking order, discourages him from forming a liaison.  Lucy and Ms. Bartlett return to England where Lucy becomes engaged to Cecil Vyse, a thoroughly dislikable sort but whose high social standing makes him a perfect choice for Lucy.  George winds up in England and learns of Lucy's engagement, which he encourages her to break.  After much soul searching, she sees that Cecil is a pompous buffoon and marries George.

A ROOM WITH A VIEW is a lesser book in scope than A PASSAGE TO INDIA and a much lighter in tone work than HOWARD'S END, but in its gentle satire and in Forster's ability not to take anything too seriously, he has recreated a world of stuffiness that stands revealed in a comic manner that still manages to address such sobering issues as woman's rights and class snobbery.  This is a fine book that sheds some much need perspective on an era that not many see as humorous.

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Question: This is the most adorable children's book.

This is the most precious children's book about Eliza the mouse who lives at Grammy's house!  Both boys and girls will enjoy reading about Eliza and her many adventures.  Great birthday or Christmas gift.

This is the era of Teen Titans that make me pick up this team as my favorite all over the DC Universe. Geoff Johns made no mistake across his venture on this amazing tales of the young and not so young Titans. Each arc show you how wonderful will be to have this continuity back on place, the development of each plot makes you want more and more. Each character growth on incredible ways across this omnibus and makes you realize how much they have to sacrifice to be young heroes. You cannot go wrong with this collection.

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Question: "stickers" on a cheap license plate

You get more for your money buying one of these at a novelty store or county fair.  It's a cheap license plate with adhesive stickers for letters. it's not etched.

When i opened the package, i noticed that the mouse was making a rattling noise when shaken, like something broke off internally. It works fine and everything, and i love the feel of it, but im pretty sure that i got a defective unit

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Question: Looked like the delivery truck ran over it a few times before they delivered it!

After paying $260+ for each cartridge replacement from Dell, I was thrilled at the thought of replacing them for a fraction of the cost. When this one arrived, the box was terribly damaged, and the packaging was awful. There was no protective layer around the cartridge itself, nor was it shipped in a separate box. Given the nature of the packaging (or lack thereof) it shouldn't have been a surprise to open the box & be instantly covered in toner powder. I cleaned up the mess as best I could and tried to use the cartridge in my laser printer. It never did work properly...the colors were off on everything I printed, the toner powder kept leaking out all over the printer, and it lasted about 2 days before it told me to replace the cartridge again. Overall, I am highly dissatisfied with this product & will not be purchasing again.

This book has a lot of 3 star reviews because it's not bad... it's just not very good.

I think the main reason why is because there are no stakes - the main character has no real reason to investigate the mystery besides her own curiosity. She's never in any danger, there's never any tension, and there are zero stakes for failing to solve the mystery. She just basically discovers an old mystery, decides to look into it, does some library research and interviews, "problem" solved.

That's not to say it's a bad book. The characters are okay, and the mystery is interesting enough, if a little predictable for the most part.

One thing that did really bother me was the very stilted dialogue, which I'm surprised no other reviews seem to mention!! It was very distracting. Many of the characters seemed to have a strange aversion to contractions half the time, and said awkward things like I suppose it is to be expected," or Ive known a few women whove attended college but only a few. There were also quite a few minor errors, like using "might of" instead of "might have."

There were also some strange POV issues. At first it seemed to be 3rd person limited, then it suddenly jumped to another person's thoughts. Also, and this is a personal opinion, but I really don't enjoy reading from the point of view of an unsympathetic antagonist.

And I found all the sexist comments by Walt, and his overall behavior, to be somewhat creepy and disturbing, not "charming" like some other reviewers.

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Question: Plenty big for a family of four

We recently turned in our minivan for an SUV. What we gained in MPG we lost in luggage space.  We were nervous because we used all of the storage of the minivan for long trips.  Everything used to fit in the minivan without any problems and we were nervous that we would not have enough space.  The Thule, not only gave us the extra space that we lost (about 4-5 large bags of luggage), but it didn't effect our Miles Per Gallon on the trip.  The only suggestion I would make is to pack the Thule luggage carier with soft bags.  It is much easier to pack it in tightly.  We initially tried hard suitcases and it didn't pack as much stuff.  The next trip we used bags and back packs and probably fit twice as much stuff in it.  I would also recommend to buy a locking mechanism that locks the luggage carrier to the hitch made by Thule (STL2 snug tight lock system).  I tried to buy a generic master lock and it was a waist of money and didn't fit.  the Thule locking mechanism is a litle expensive, but if you ever stay over night with the luggage carrier, you will need this to lock it to the hitch or someone with a wrench could steal your $500 investment with the contents in it.

The Thule does come with a great feature that allows it to tilt back so you can open the hatch to your SUV.  However, our hatch was able to open without tilting it back making it more convenient for those long trips!

Since I started using the practices, from day one, I had really vivid dreams. I remember my dreams more and start to learn more about myself through them. I have yet to control them and have only just begun to do the postures with the Pharaoh Cylinders. With all this focus on the sun, it makes me wonder how much the author might support sun gazing so long as it's done at the right times of day. Thank you Mr. Quitt.

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Question: This product is not what it is portrayed to be.

This Product is NOT a Diamond Supply Co Hoodie, instead it is a Fruit of the Loom Hoodie with a "Diamond Supply Co" symbol, screen printed (Cheaply) onto it....  (The inside tag of the hoodie reads "fruit of the loom".  Not sure how this is even legal.  Don't be fooled, save your money for the real deal, this is no Diamond Supply Co hoodie.

As children, and maybe sometimes even as adults, we've probably all been captivated by the world of imagination. A world where our tricycle is in fact a powerful chariot, our stick is a flaming sword, and our handful of sand is magic fairy dust. I love visiting the world of the fantastic, some of my favourite books being Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, Baum's Wizard of Oz, Norton Juster's The Phantom Tollbooth, and William Goldman's The Princess Bride. They bring us to imagined worlds that are whimsical, surreal, fantastic, thrilling, sometimes even wacky, and where nothing is as it seems.

Games can do that too, especially when they take us out of the familiar, and help us cross over boundaries into places we've never been before. With Fantastiqa, we have a deck-building game that - just like Alice in Wonderland - takes us down the rabbit hole and into a whole new world. First of all, the theme of the game is a departure from the well-defined and traditional fantasy genre. Even the monsters have a family-friendly feel to them!  And when we arrive in Fantastica, we have nine standard household items in our rucksack (like a spatula in place of a sword, and a toothbrush that represents a magic wand), a faithful furry companion, and we immediately receive a magical artifact and a new friend in the form of a peaceful dragon, and ... a quest! It's a fantastic landscape that feels remarkably fresh and fun.

But Fantastica takes us into a new world in other ways too, because it is quite unlike traditional deck-building games on the level of gameplay and mechanics. At this point in modern gaming, "deck-building" would have to be considered as "the familiar". Dominion is firmly entrenched as the father of deck-builders, having begotten many children, each which adds new things of their own to the genre. From this perspective, however, Fantastiqa is a sharp departure from much of the standard deck-building fare, in that it incorporates a board, which you move around to subdue various creatures and complete quests; and this really takes deck-building in a direction, well, away from deck-building! Other games like Mage Knight and a Few Acres of Snow have done this too, but Fantastiqa is still in a class of its own.

It's this spacial aspect of travelling around that makes Fantastiqa something quite special.  You're not just shuffling and playing cards, but moving around on a board, subduing creatures and completing quests, and this feels fresh and different. This also creates lots of tactical options that aren't available in most deck-building games, although it does mean that some well-worn strategies like deck-thinning just won't work here, and you'll be forced to try very different approaches to the game! I also love the theme, which is whimsical and humorous, and a welcome departure from typical fantasy, invites story-telling, and also makes a great deal of sense for the gameplay. Finally, it's worth mentioning that the quality of the components is second to none.

What we find in Fantastiqa is something truly unique, and a whole lot of fun. If you enjoy original deck-building games and are looking for something accessible and family oriented, then Fantastiqa might be for you. Similarly, if you're starting to tire of games in the traditional deck-building mould and are looking for something that has more story and adventure, or just a spacial element that has a genuine impact on the game, then Fantastiqa might be for you. Finally, if you just love the fantastic, and want to enjoy a game which embraces this theme, then Fantastiqa is definitely for you. Deck-building goes down the rabbit hole, and I love it! - EndersGame @ BGG

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