Question: Going to Afghanistan?  Read this first.

From what I've read and heard about Afghanistan, this seems like a better guide than most to what life is like there.  This might be false, or just biased by Crumb's having heard of life there as well, but (for lack of a decent argument I'll say) this has the ring of truth in it.

Poverty.  Powerful patriarchs.  Competition between them; competition between sons, between wives.  Alliances made for wives, or sealed with them.  Small, cruel, violent clashes.  Pacts reached and affirmed in public with public gestures and feasting...that last as long as they're convenient.  And all the while the chance that someone will do something strange because The Biggest Patriarch told him to do it....

Just add opium...and pockets of modern technology and modern society, and a lot of AK-47s and mortars.

And:
People have religious objections to the anthropomorphic depiction of Him...but I can't shake the feeling from the text itself, divorced of how I've been told that I 'should' understand it, that this is exactly as the original authors thought, and He makes much more sense as The Biggest Patriarch than as a disembodied spirit of goodness.

A neighbor's 70' oak tree overhangs into our backyard. Every summer the aphids and their ant caretakers invade the tree and create a sticky honeydew mess on our concrete patio and outdoor furniture. Not anymore -- This stuff is a miracle!

Easy application: In the fall of 2016 I applied a full container of Compare N Save Systemic Tree And Shrub Drench (per the instructions). I did this well in advance of the rainy season so the product could be absorbed by the tree. Then we waited for the aphids to return the next summer. But none appeared.

It's now fall 2017 and still no aphids.  Needless to say, we will apply it again every year.

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Question: Austin never had a chance

I gave it five stars because it touched my heart, I'm thankful to the narrator for taking the time to acknowledge that Austin once was alive.  I believe this was healing for herself and its just a reminder of how much harm comes from abusing children.

It was mediocre while it worked. Held the temperature in a 4 degree range, which I thought was pretty poor.

Even worse it broke after 4 months. Temperature randomly starting reading 20 degrees hotter than reality, so it turned off the heaters and the tank cooled down dangerously low.

All around junk. Spend your money elsewhere.

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Question: Perfect fleece blanket

This blanket is on the smaller size and light weight. Exactly what I was looking for my daughter. Is the perfect accent for her dorm room.

I got this watch a long time ago, and I got complements on it from day one. It is not as rosy in person as the picture, but it still looks stunningly beautiful. This thing can go with a lot of clothing, and it really just stands out. The best part is it doesn't need batteries so you just wear it and enjoy it!

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Question: This is the book to get about the 1960s

From page 99 of the hard back edition: "It would  be one of the first decisive battles of what would soon be called the Sixties."

When you read that sentence in a book you know you are reading a great book.

The key to this book can be found on page 203 of the hard back edition where the author tell us: "Hoover still was operating on the secret authorization that FDR  had given him twenty-five years earlier when the nation was on the brink of war. Truman, Eisenhower, and Kennedy had hardly altered the directive, which Hoover continued to cite as the basis for his investigations..."

The great man FDR did on a couple of known occasions wind up guys like Hoover sending them on missions just mainly for the amusement of the president. And then of course FDR died leaving these machinations in place. Hoover was just one of these guys who could get wound up for his leader and please the great man as requested. Some men live for that and Hoover was one.

You can tell what FDR thought was important from what were his amusements because the amusements were done secretly and out of public attention. The dominating personality of the president was somehow drawn to these types of people and loved to toy with them.

Another interesting aspect of this author's book is that it gives the reader an inside look at how Hoover ran his agency. It appears that subordinates would write drafts and memos that Hoover would review and "scrawl" his OKs or objections in the margins. In blue ink as the books author notes. Thus one man was able to set the tone and direction for an entire government agency.

There are a few shortfalls. The first 50 or so pages are written in a "breathless" and "shocked" tone that gets tiring. And then the author's tone changes to a just the facts monologue that might make the reader feel lost in a sea of 500 pages.

It's an extremely good story and well told but another complaint is the style of using associated words in places where they do not add to the narrative. For example: on page on page 39 we read "the Tailwaggers' Association put up a ferocious opposition."

Tailwaggers Association and ferocious are two things that might readily be associated with dogs but to compose a sentence that way doesn't really add to the narrative. It's just kind of annoying and the author makes these kind of meaningless word associations gratuitously. It kind of makes the reader wish that at long last the author would get over his clever self.

Another annoyance is that there are three different typefaces used on every page. The numbering is done in courier, the body text is in another type face and the titles are in yet another type face. I've never seen that before and there is probably a reason. It's distracting. It makes the book seem cheap.

Aside from some minor annoyances, impeccable research in an interesting topic, logically arranged, makes this one of those books every American should read.

In conclusion let me recount some priceless color from 1965 on the Berkeley campus as found on page 243: "...wrote what The Daily Californian later reported was `a four-letter word for sexual intercourse.' Then sat down...and waited.

Mario Savio walked by, did a double take, and paused. He remarked on the versatility of the word- `it could be a noun, verb, adverb, adjective, gerund.'  Thompson nodded, wrote `(verb)' under it, and waited some more."

Priceless.

Also, for all you haters of Reagan here's a gem from page 331: "the Berlin Wall wouldn't have come down unless it had been for..."

True, so true.

Works great.  So far no issues and I've been using it for a few weeks.

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Question: Perfect for holiday cards!

Excellent envelopes, especially for the price.  Half as much as similar products and just as good.

Should be taught in every CS degree. Perfectly covers how to deal with the non-code aspects of your life.

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Question: It arrived semi warped and therefore did not fit the ...

It arrived semi warped and therefore did not fit the phone properly, it is a plastic molded case that lays flat against the back of the phone,. Because it has no way to wrap around the phone the warp Ing caused so e attachment issues and falls off constantly.

These gloves are made in China and tested in the USA.  For me, I don't feel comfortable working on high voltage with non-USA/Canada or non-EU manufactured gloves.  Other than that, the quality seems to be good and the fit is OK as well.

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Question: We had a problem with a seam on one of the shoes and Amazon were wonderful to deal with

Ordered as a gift for my daughter and she loves them. They are very cute shoes and the chunky sole makes them really stand out. We had a problem with a seam on one of the shoes and Amazon were wonderful to deal with. Very impressed with the shoes and Amazon's customer service!

I love this series! I first encountered The Undead Day One a couple of years ago at the beginning of a vacation. I've read many zombie books previously so I wasn't expecting to be wowed. I just needed a way to pass the time on my plane ride. I was drawn in from the very beginning. What a book! It's a super fast read, fresh, and funny. The characters are written so well and the plotlines run from interesting to funny to dark and back again. I couldn't believe what I had stumbled on. My vacation ended up being me reading a whole lot of The Undead much to the annoyance of my husband because he wanted to do vacation-y type things instead of waiting for me to finish "one more chapter." It makes sense to publish the first seven days together because you'll end up downloading all of them anyway. Happy reading!

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Question: I think these books are great. I have a lot of fun trying to ...

I think these books are great.  I have a lot of fun trying to remember all of the ancient Greek myths and researching them to learn even more.  I also like that I can read these with my kids or let them read on their own and know that nothing that I find inappropriate or offensive will be found.  Thank you to Rick for writing exciting, entertaining novels and keeping them clean.

Bought it for washing trucks (side job) with my husband and they both powerful, the one with no adustable is more powerful though. Both of these with shut off valve work well together no leak, make work easier.
Pictures provide I did take at laundry sink just to show you, I had recorded video but I did not find how to download. But they work well worth every pennies.

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Question: Size does not match weight suggested.

I followed the weight chart. The 3rd party shipment did not match the weight suggested. I returned it for a refund. Very disappointed.

Definitely not suitable for wet locations as designed. Possibly acceptable if extra sealing performed prior to installation.

I read the other reviews about sealing the back panel (for instance with silicone caulk), and that's absolutely needed - there is a keyhole mounting hole in the back panel that is open to the inside of the unit that absolutely needs to be sealed before installation. Stunningly poor design for an external device. Sealing the seam around the back panel and the screws holding it on is probably a good idea too.

I did all that and attached it to an external wall, and for the first three or four days it worked great. Sufficiently bright, and good motion detection, sensitive a bit further than the advertised 3m (which is good for my purposes).

Then we got some precipitation and it stopped working. For something installed in western Washington, that's not acceptable.

The sealing described above is not sufficient. Looking at the mounted unit, the seam around the solar panel looks like it also needs to be sealed, and the bottom edge of the solar panel/case seam looks like it was specifically designed to collect water (I'm sure it wasn't, but it also wasn't designed to drain effectively). Seal all the way around the solar panel, too, prior to installation!

I saw where someone else had similar problems with it dying when it get wet, but the unit came back after it dried out. I've dismounted it and brought it inside in the hope that it will dry out and recover, but so far (several days) it has not. I don't know if it's permanently dead, and I tossed the packing materials too early so I probably won't be able to return it.

It looks like this would be great in a dry environment; it might possibly be usable in a wet environment if you take extreme steps to make sure all seams and holes in the case are waterproofed. I am hoping it does revive, because when it worked it was great. If it does revive I'll seal around the solar panel and reinstall it. If that is sufficient to keep it working, I'll add more stars to my review.

ETA: after a month to dry out and charge on the windowsill, it still hasn't come back. Don't discard the packaging for a month or two, you may be returning it for warranty replacement.

ETA: Okay, as of another month it's working again (inside). I'm beginning to think that moisture may not be the primary issue here. It's probably not suitable for high-latitude winters where the weather is mostly overcast (i.e., the Puget Sound area). It looks like a week or less in service in winter with rain and overcast just completely drained the battery and it's taken a couple of months to gather enough light to charge up sufficiently to work again. Leaving it on the windowsill in the last few days of direct sunlight seems to have finally revived it.

Verdict: seal it before installation, and don't expect much in northern states during winter or extended periods of overcast.

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Question: Great Christmas tree ornament for friends

Great Christmas tree ornament for friends, family, and our own tree. Despite how fragile and delicate blown glass is, I ordered 3 and they all arrived unbroken.

I switched from the flat box antenna over to this one and had a huge difference in the number of channels and quality of reception I received. I originally purchased this with the intention of mounting outside but given its small size and how well it is working for me inside, I might simply mount on the wall next to my TV. This antenna is great.

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Question: Perfect ladder storage

These worked where I needed them on my door track. They hold two folding ladders, and a few other odds/ends. I have no issues.

I love the product it is very practical can use it in any position I am in. Sturdy and well made.

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Question: The ring was pretty until it lost a stone the first day I ...

The ring was pretty until it lost a stone the first day I wore it. A couple of days past and another stone fell off. It sucks that the stones keep on falling off. I guess you get what you pay for.

First time mattress topper buyer and quite pleased. Initial unwrapping left me skeptical, given the initial width, but after following the given directions and properly placing the topper, I was amazed with the difference.

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Question: What are Vampires really like when they get old and senile?

The three (so far) books in this series are just a plain fun quick read.

Surely you've always wondered what a vampire is like when they are no longer young and spry but have put on a few years and they are still voting for Eisenhower?

A series like this you hope the author keeps coming out with one every month or so.  And I think it'd make a heck of a web comic.

Even though I got the first book for free, I liked them enough I actually went back and bought the free book anyway, just to give the author a bit of encouragment.  And I even commented to her on her web site.  Not many books, especially quick reads, make enough of an impression for me to do either of those things.

Awesome cake pan! Did the job perfectly. Worth the extra investment. My cakes were a little too high in the center; don't know if that's the pan's fault. I used those strips that you wet and wrap around, but it didn't solve the problem entirely. Again, I doubt that's the pan's fault, but I'd like to find a solution, if anyone knows of one.

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Question: As far as I know she was very pleased.

It was a gift to my Granddaughter. As far as I know she was very pleased.

Came with main book and adventure "keep on the borderlands." But The image of the product contains the box, says it's a box set, and customer images have the box in them, Why did I not receive the box or any of the other box set contents?

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Question: Put on must read list

The storyline was downright freaky. Most would go insane being able to remember their past lives and keep it a secret. I selected this book because it's different than my normal reads. It did not disappoint. Well written. The story pulled me in and before I knew it, I couldn't put it down.

Love the color and it really does protect the cell phone.  Already dropped the phone and it didn't crack the screen.

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Question: not always true to size...

I was so hoping this bra would be supportive and fit well...I have ordered many other bras using the same USA bra sizing in several major well known brands. When I got this one, I tried it on the next day.  The cup size appeared to be ok, but the band size was too small.  I have returned for an exchange in the next band size up.  Hope this will work...

A Civilian Counselor's Primer for Counseling Veterans is written in a user-friendly style, it succintly provides the necessary ingredients for understanding military clients. The primer is a practical resource and belongs in every counselor's library as more and more military personnel and their families are seeking mental health services from civilian practitioners. A MUST HAVE for psychotherapists helping veteran clients! It is timely,to the point and incisive.

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Question: This one is a keeper!!

I received this product and immediately could not wait to open it up and use. it.  Some people in my office had tried a few other brands of spiral cutting slicers, one even had a fancy electric one, but all of them had different complaints and had returned their versions.  This one will not be going back.  I love it.  It works great and is easy to clean.  I am very very happy with this product and have already recommended it to two of my co-workers.  My family loved the vegetable noodles and I can't wait to some of the recipes that came in the digital book that came in an email after I ordered.

I love this coffee. I can't find it in my area.  It's so delicious. The price is great and shipping was super fast.  Thanks!!

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Question: Returned twice still leaks

Made the mistake of throwing away my original filter before ensuring the replacement worked.  Read reviews about some of the filters leaking.  Thought I had a good one till the next day there was a puddle of water in front of my fridge.  Returned for a new one.  Still leaks.  Amazon refunded filters no problems.  Wish they worked.

I love all of these books!  Read them straight through number 7, and 8 just came out!  My daughter put me on to them; they are a quick read and the characters are written so well!

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Question: Book came just as described- however- the 20 foods in ...

Book came just as described- however- the 20 foods in this diet- would be very hard to follow for me

I was a little disappointed with this because all the snaps do not work. It has a half zipper on the top and you use snaps to close it completely and two of them did not close. I will not send this back because I did get it on sale and it was worth the money I bought it for. If I would have bought this at a local department store and could get an instant replacement I would but Amazon only offers refunds no exchanges for this.

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Question: This cord works exactly the way I hoped. I ...

This cord works exactly the way I hoped. I have some recording studio gear that doesn't have on/off switches on them. Either not at all or they're kind of hard to get access to. This cord solves the problem for me and earned all five gold stars.

Prior to contracting Scorpius, Tace Justice was a by-the-book good ol' boy from Texas, former medic in the military and all around good guy. After contracting Scorpius syndrome, Tace is hanging on to his humanity by his fingernails just hoping not to turn into a ripper which is what they call a person that went insane and became dangerous to themselves and others after contracting Scorpius. There is no known cure for someone who has turned into a ripper except a bullet.
Sami Steel has been a member of Vanguard for a long time, but little is really known about her except that she was a former LAPD rookie before Scorpius but her story never adds up. Sami is a master of hand to hand combat but can't shoot strait to save her life and it's raised a few questions about whether or not she is who she says and as it turns out she's not former LAPD after all but a hacker with a secret. Sami knows the location of The Bunker, the secret research facility that everyone has been looking for hoping they found the cure for Scorpius!

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Question: Writing area too small.

It is ok, but the tag area is too small to write much.

I can't fault the product though.  I should have studied the product more closely, and created a simulation on paper, in order to see how small the tag area really is.

I was in suspense through the whole book. Good group of characters.

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Question: Small but does the job

Not very big, but it's cute. Need it for the globes to light up

Would have been 5 stars but missing screws upon receipt!  I had ton of screws lying around easy fix!

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Question: You Can't Monkey with These

They are strong/durable gloves. I lift very heavy weights and have run into some issues with the glove slipping down and folding. That's not cool. I need the glove to stay in place so that I can grip. For pull ups, and medium to light weights, they work great. I just can't do kettlebell or swing on monkey bars with them.

Bandanas were a great assortment. The only problem I found with these is that the fabric was a bit thinner than expected.

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Question: Straightforward Truth

If you don't seriously consider Christianity after reading this, your mind isn't as open as you think.

the product lacks the refinements that would make it better. You can't save your work from any screen. You always need to return to the file tab. My biggest problem is that it periodically crashes. a message will appear stating that it has encountered a problem and needs to close. Then it does what appears to be a self scan and then it aborts. On the plus side it does handle all the barcode requirements for the auto industry.

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Question: Great case for protection and looks

this cover adds bulk to the phone but works great. if you really want to protect your phone otterbox style but still ahve it look great this is the case to get. not super slim but not very bulky either.

This thing got so many features I don't even know how to use them... Imo it seems like if you have a iphone than this is for you.. I have a galaxy s and on my shortcut list everything is dim and unable to function.. For instance avic feeds, I see online I can even browse the internet on this but how.. $1000  gps and hooking up auxiliary cord ain't as simple as plug and play?! How do I play music from my phone or ipod through earphone (auxiliary cord) like every other headunit in the world can..

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Question: I like the quality of the tights

I like the quality of the tights, however they are a bit see through and I am average size.  However, I need to wear them with something that covers things where I don't want skin to show.

I was surprise by how long it took to receive the order. I waited a little over a month and I was pleased with the way the top fit. I was sized perfectly it also come with extra padding for those who would like the push up look. The bottoms fit a little tight but nothing a little more toning can't fix. Although the bottoms was tight it seem to have extra material gather in the back toward the top.

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Question: sometimes worse than your phone if you have a super fancy ...

totally worth the buck for a waterproof camera! You can't expect the quality to be professional, sometimes worse than your phone if you have a super fancy phone BUT, it's a Perfect travel companion! It served me well rain or shine or in the ocean.

This video was easy to follow, straight to the pioint and in my opinion all parents should be required to watch this before allowing anyone to administer vaccinations to their children.

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Question: Educational and Moving

Matt's story of a life of unknown.... unknown if he could lead a "normal" life with a heart that unknowingly could stop beating makes me grateful and aware of how blessed my life is.  Very easy read, but well worth the time.  Blessings to Matt and his journey of life!

Firstly, let it be known that I didn't pay for this book. As usual I received it for free and this time directly from the publisher via the courtesy of a Shelf Awareness notification. Despite this kindness I give my candid opinions below.

The story of this book is really an amalgam of several that have come before. It operates in a post-apocalyptic realm, a'la "The Road" since this world has been overwhelmed by a disaster that reduces the population to a mere fraction of its previous maximum. A thread of "The Hunger Games" runs through it as it pits mere children against each other in competition for survival. It's all topped off with a bit of "Inconvenient Truth" (or the Bible, depending on your preference) as the world comes to a rather watery end because of mankind's rather irresponsible attitude.

Normally at this point I'd give positives and negatives but this is a book aimed for the teen demographic so I'll confine my comments to the simple question of, "Would I want my teenager to read this book?"

Tops on my criteria for such a question is whether the book has strong adult themes. I'll tolerate violence but frankly, I have low tolerance for sexual content. This book is as pure as the driven snow. No sex. No real violence. No drugs. It's purely a story of struggle and survival. Absolutely no complaint on that front.

Only slightly secondarily is the question of whether the book has any laudable lesson to teach. In this case, most of the book is background and setup. I spent a most of the time reading this book finding it fairly lame. At an adult reading level it takes all of three hours to get through and for two and a half I admit that I was waving the "so what?" flag in my head. Yes, the protagonist went on a grand adventure but so what? It was the last half an hour that makes the whole thing worth while though. One thing I've always taught my kids is to question the status quo and think outside your current context. In this book that lesson is brought visibly to the forefront at the end. For most of the book the world is tied quietly into a tidy little bow and at the end it all explodes into a paradigm changing mess that makes our protagonist rethink everything she's known before. That's a lesson worth teaching as far as I'm concerned.

So, to summarize, I was very pleasantly surprised. This was a great beginning to a series and it's one that makes me sad in a way because as a perennial book reviewer of 'whatever shows up on my doorstep' it's vanishingly unlikely that I'll ever see the rest of this series. "Relic" seems like a quality first step in what could be a fascinating continuation of an important narrative. Of the teen fiction I've read this year, I'm honestly tempted to pay my 14-year-old daughter five bucks to read this one. This is saying something since I usually put this genre quietly in the recycle bin as a protective measure against negative influences.

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Question: Fractured fairy tale format doesn't do it for me

Overall, disappointed. The content is good, if you can get past the sophomoric fable in which it is couched. I'd rather read a serious treatment on the subject, like Randy's WRITING FICTION FOR DUMMIES. I thought this was going to be an extension of that format. Did not expect a fractured fairy tale.

Went to high school with Del. Didn't know then what a good storyteller he is.  Ledge is a character that I will be back to read about whenever he appears. To me that is the criteria for a good story...you have to make readers care about the characters. Only comment is on the formatting for electronic media: hard to read at times due to lack of or excessive spacing.

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Question: although smaller the better.

Dont expect to use this longer than a month or so. Works well with almost any kind of water bottle, although smaller the better.

A more modern mystery, with a like able character, who acts like a normal human being with his reasoning and actions!

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Question: This was a gift and I don't know what it ...

This was a gift and I don't know what it does, but my son-in-law said he will be able to use it alot.

The speaker works well but after about a year of very little use when I went to charge it the mini usb plug wouldn't fit into the input hole properly so I can't charge it. I have numerous devices with mini USB ports and have never had trouble with one and know how to properly insert the plug in without damaging it. I'm always very careful with them.

Update: Shortly after my review appeared I received an email from the manufacturer who promptly sent me a new unit. I didn't even contact them directly - so this is exemplary customer service! Thank you to them.

Hopefully, any weakness in the charging input has been address in newer units.

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Question: Took these all over Europe

Hiked various trails, from Cinque Terra unpaved "mountain" hiking, to England and Rome paved/cobblestone hiking.  These handled them all very well, and are still in great shape.  No noticeable signs of wear.

I thought about this book the other day. It was the first novel I ever read and still remember it. As a little girl I really enjoyed it.

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Question: Remove 2nd guard over grinder to avoid problems feeding beans

They seem to have added an ADDITIONAL finger guard to the grinder, which often prevents beans from feeding into the grinder.  It can be removed easily with one screw (don't drop the screw in the grinder!)  and it is still perfectly safe with a second guard remaining.

I waited 2 months to review this.  I got this at a great price when Amazon had a fire sale on them.  I suppose the reviews all depend if this machine is still working in 2 years before the warranty runs out.  It really is impossible to get to the brew group in the machine.  You can only slide out a plastic scraper that catches some loose coffee, and the bin for the coffee pucks.  So I hope that "RINSE" function is doing a good job.

I will compare this to my delonghi ESAM 3300 super automatic:

PRO for KRUPS:
-The steamer on this is timed and automatic.  I ended up liking this feature because it is consistent.  The steamer doesn't stream out water like my Delonghi at the start, and it heats up milk faster.
-The included milk frother & milk siphon was unexpected.  I didn't know it was included.  It works great but is harder to clean than just doing it with the regular nozzle in my opinion.  It would be great if you were doing a bunch of drinks I guess.
- I really like the "double shot" feature - push the espresso menu button twice fast, and it automatically does a double cycle
- There are only 3 grinder settings but they seemed sufficient.  I always leave it on the finest setting.  The delonghi could actually be stalled or damaged, if you adjusted the grind too fine.
- Coffee puck bin is large;
-  drip tray is  small.. but really easy to empty, it pulls out like a nice cartridge without having to open the machine.

CONS for KRUPS:
-The steam nozzles are all plastic and don't pivot that much.  The actual nozzle is rubbery with some stainless steel cover & stainless steel air siphon tube.  You can remove the stainless covers to clean the nozzle better.  After a few times I stopped replacing the stainless parts, they only retain old milk and make it harder to clean.
-The steam nozzle is just stretched onto the steam port and uses a o-ring.  Hope it doesn't stretch out or break any pieces with my daily removal and cleaning.
- There is no adjustment of coffee puck size, but the water volume is easy to adjust when you brew, as a sort of consolation.
- I think the coffee pucks are slightly smaller on the KRUPS, so I always have to do a double cycle ( 2 x 1.3 oz)  to make it stronger
- I think my delonghi tasted slightly better.
- No auto-rinse on turn-off.  You must manually do it from the menu.

I bought it two sizes larger than what I usually wear though so larges need XXL.

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Question: Havent taken them on a trip yet but have used them at home and everything works great! Love the collapseable spork as well

Pot and pan fit perfectly in my pack with the stuff sack. Havent taken them on a trip yet but have used them at home and everything works great! Love the collapseable spork as well!

Arrived fast and works as described with neato.

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Question: Good, but thin material

I ordered this costume for my 7 year old daughter. It is good for the price, but please be aware the material is very thin and see-through. We had to get tights and a white t-shirt to wear underneath, which added to the price for us.

Pros: Good price, washes well, accessories are soft
Cons: See-through, requires undergarments

I bought these for our Bunny . They sit entirely too high in the cage.

I would not recommend for a rabbit cage.

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Question: A fantastic series a stunning conclusion.

I have read this entire series to date, and could not suggest a better way to spend some downtime than getting into this story.
An audible edition is available, too. I plan to get it just to compare the voice I made up for Beatrix Rose in my head, with what the author has in mind. Should be interesting. A fantastic series a stunning conclusion.

Some of tthe best sunglasses for a reasonable price. I purchased them to wear while playing golf in very bright sun.  Almost every pair I have owned seemed to have some distortion, especially when focusing on distant objects.  I started out wearing these on the practice range and wound up wearing them for the entire 18 holes.  They were so comfortable and were so clear, I forgot I had them on.

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Question: For a $7 file this is perfect. It may not last as long as a ...

For a $7 file this is perfect.  It may not last as long as a nicer one, but it put a wicked edge on my knife.

Great product looking to buy more products from cowboy Studio. Solid construction, looks great and gives great soft light on the subject.

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Question: Not Exactly What I ordered

I was hoping to open a binder full of highly qualified women, but when I opened mine, there was this old guy chomping on a cigar and telling me to "Quit Kvetching."

Nicer than the picture.  Very comfortable, keeps great time, and gets lot of positive comments.

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Question: Help, I can't stop cleaning things.....

Just perfect for a residential home owner! What drew me too this unit was the induction motor  a solid  build quality in a compact package.  With an instant Start/Stop trigger, three different quick connect spray tips (15, 40, swirling vortex Turbo nozzles, and a detergent bottle foamer), and the 25 foot hose, I can tackle any cleaning jobs.

The first run was to power wash our 20 x 14 awning. Using the detergent bottle and the 40 deg nozzle I
hosed down the entire structure. Switching nozzles to the 15 deg (be careful with this one  can remove paint / stucco)  I went after some of the hard / dirty spots. Once one those were clean, I switched back to he 40 deg, and finished out the awning. It turned out great! The induction motor is quiet, and did not run hot during the 2 hr continuous run, and was able to run on 15 amp circuit with out any issues.

The second run was to power wash our 8 sliding screen  which is equipped with pet-screen. I removed it from the door, removed the roller bearings, and power washed all the dust /dirt. I had planned to replace the screen, but after power wash it with Automotive wash, it turned out like new. I
replace the slider bearings and now it rolls smooth and looks awesome (as awesome as a sliding screen door can look :-) . The hoses do not have  a tendency to tangle. At 1.2 gallons per minute, this is enough water energy (pressure + GPM) to clean just about anything found around the home/small farm.

The third run was to de-grease/dirt our 42 year old B&S rototiller. I covered all the sensitive components, and loaded up the 15 deg nozzle to hit the caked on grease/dirt areas. Wow! There really is a machine under all the grime. The vortex nozzle really worked well removing caked-on-forever grease-balls that had clung to the machine since the beginning of time. Once all the hard spots were done, I switched back to the 40 nozzle and hit the sheet metal. She looks great- all nice and clean, with fresh fluids, she cranked over within 2 pulls and was back at it rollin in the dirt (I just clean you :-( )

The fourth run  was to prep our front porch for new tile work  I loaded up the swirling vortex nozzle and went to town. It took off most all the dirt/ mold/ mildew on the first short pass. Went back over it with a pass in the opposite direction and looks good. I will chemical etch the surface before laying down the stone. I am not sure a higher- pressure / PSI machine would have made it any cleaner. This machine in 2200PSI range @ 1.2 GPH seems to be a sweet spot for all around power cleaning.

Overall, I cant stop cleaning things..Love this unit and feel like it is of good quality.  I would definitely purchase again or recommend to a friend in need of a unit like this one.

I was looking forward to another Rachel Gibson book and was thoroughly disappointed with Blue by You. The book lacked a detailed plot, character growth, and climaxed to fast to the point of unrealistic behaviors. I wish I would have listened to the many reviews that rated it low. Definitely not one of Gibson's better books. Hesitant to read another book of hers.

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Question: Why did I take so long to get rid of my PC?

Wonderful! If you are thinking of switching to Apple. Don't think twice.
I took 5 years to make up my mind and so far so good. Couldn't be better.

Next purchase for me: an Apple desktop.

very cute. love it. It is slightly above my knees. I will def get more later on with different colors.

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Question: Perfect case for my ipad mini

Perfect case for my ipad mini. Fits snugly, beautiful color. Don't waste your money with the Apple cases. This costs less and gets the job done and with prettier choice of colors. Plastic back is lightweight and has a smooth feel yet a strong grip.

Although not a new release, it remains the best Arthurian saga I ever read.
This series will captivate you, you won't be able to stop reading.

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Question: elago Stylus Multi-use Guitar Pick with micro-fiber pad

Works better than a stylus!! Just like using your finger to navigate on a touch screen, but without the fingerprints. Will recommend to all and will definitely buy again!

These are excellent training guns for teaching disarms and retention.  They have a solid core with a rubber overmold, which means that they don't bend like a standard rubber gun, which can cause unrealistic responses when training hand to hand techniques.

I always cut away the trigger guard to prevent broken fingers.  This can be easily done with scissors or a pocket knife.

They have held up very well to rough handling so far.  Excellent product.

Not having a rear sight notch cost them 1 star from the review, but you can fix that with a knife if you are handy.

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Question: Not for average-large women

I'm 5'3" and roughly 135/140 lbs, but thighs are the largest part of me - these socks refuse to stay up on my thigh ; the top ALWAYS rolls down

I've been 3D printing for a while now and have tried a variety of PLA manufacturers. I ordered a spool of this filament when the price was $7. XX and figured I had little to lose for the price. Would the price have remained here, I would've actually given it five stars in light of the value. Now that I see the price has been raised to $26. XX, I can confidently say that there are other options at a similar or lower price point that provide better value.

Other notes:

- Dimensional accuracy is neither good nor bad. The spool I got tended towards an average of 2.9mm but remained reasonably consistent throughout.

- I did run into issues with bed adhesion. I use a BuildTak heated bed and have not had any previous issues printing PLA. For some reason this formulation seems like it has an aversion to sticking to the print bed. You sort of have to keep an eye on it as it begins printing.

- Filament seems no more or less brittle than any other PLA, which is a plus

- The actual spool (plastic that holds the filament) is horrendous. I have a setup that isn't really affected by this, but it's good for people to know.

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Question: 3 1/2-One of the few CCM bands I still Listen too

I've given up on Mainstream Christian Music. (The undrground stuff is better) After awhile I just got tired of the repeated lyrics and boring musical styles. Jars of Clay though, left quite an impression on me because of their Unserpassed MUCH AFRAID record. If you're new to the band I highly recommend that beautiful and haunting record. To get to my point, I always had a soft spot for JOC ever since that record and got their first and then third record. I love bands that change and evolve even if it means getting a few fans Teed off in the process. They weren't afraid to reach beyond their boundaries and even if you didn't like  "If I left the Zoo" (A flawed but still great pop-rock record) you had to appreciate their honest face toward change and to move forward. They could have gone the easy route and stuck to strings and slow melodies, but then that would become stale and boring. This record is a sharp right, where IILTZ was  a sharp left. It's the slower songs of MuchAfraid but without the strings, instead Dan relies on his voice to tell the stories for him. In the song "Silence" it's amazing to hear him sing louder and louder even till you hear a small scratch in his voice, it just send's chill's down your spine. Every song has it's own subtle hooks and riffs, but it takes repeated listens to find what makes each song so special. They aren't as obvious as ZOO, which is a good thing. The songs aren't as eclectic as MA but are still as honest. The lyrics are more poetic then ZOO but still aren't as good as MA. The dilemna in making a perfect record such as Much Afraid is they can never live up to it. Rather I truly appreciate this band for changing and being different every time. That is why they will always remain fresh and beautiful. This is a great record in the journey that is Jars of Clay.

Very good murder mystery. Can't wait for this author's next book.

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Question: Clay, Ali, and Gorgeous George

Just finished this bio by Jonathan Eig and wanted to share a couple of quotes with you:

"Clays next fight was against a big Hawaiian named Duke Sabedong. How big was Sabedong? Six-foot-twenty, Angelo Dundee joked. Big, tall sucker. It was Clays first bout in Las Vegas. Im not afraid of the fight; Im afraid of the flight, he said."

The fight took place in the old Las Vegas Convention Center Rotunda on Paradise Rd., June 26, 1961. I was only ten years old, but I remember it well...its one of just a few memories I have of time spent alone with my father. A child of divorce since 1955, I lived in San Diego (where, serendipitously, Clay went to train for a short time with Archie Moore right after he turned pro. Moore was a great and flamboyant boxer that happened to be good friends with my mothers boyfriend) with my mom during the school year and spent the summers in Las Vegas with my dad and his new family. Neither my dad (still with us at almost 93) or I remember why, out of five kids in the house, I was the only one chosen to go alone with my dad to see Clays first Las Vegas fight after winning the Olympic gold medal in the 1960 Rome Olympics.

Although Clay won a 10 round unanimous decision, what I mostly remember is Sabedong losing points for late hits and low blows, but, more indelibly, Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. being booed as the Louisville Lip. It seems his trip to Vegas included watching the infamous pro wrestler Gorgeous George do his self-promoting schtick. Therein was the genesis and genius of Alis I am the Greatest of All Times:

Gorgeous George spent more time working the news media than battling opponents in the ring, and he knew perhaps better than any performer in America that infuriating fans could be more lucrative than charming them. People paid because they wanted to see George get his beautifully coifed head knocked off. In later years, Bob Dylan, James Brown, and John Waters would all say they took inspiration from Gorgeous George. After his radio appearance, Clay watched Gorgeous George wrestle in a sold-out arena. I saw fifteen thousand people coming to see this man get beat, he said. And his talking did it. I said, This is a gooood idea!

And a gooood idea it was as Ali went on to be one of the most reviled and revered figures of our time.

I loved Jasmine becoming a " down to earth"
woman and fitting in to the lives of two little
girls who had lost their mother and their dad
finally learning to live and love again.

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Question: They are easy to clean up too when potty training

Cute shoe. My little one loves them. They are easy to clean up too when potty training!

This is one of the best RPGs ever made.  Only fallout 1/2 and Baldur's gate are close to competing.  The reason for Torment's incredible effect is it's dialog.  The story is outright amazing.  I have fond memories of spending like 4 hours wandering around the "brothel for slating intellectual lusts" just talking to people.  The game is a work of art and plays like an intense  sci-fi/fantasy novel.  They had to have written at least a novel's worth of dialog.

On a less positive note, the fighting is rather unchallenging.  Don't expect baldur's gate or fallout like tactical gameplay.  The dialog and storyline MORE than make up for the medocre fighting, and the game is not fighting heavy anyways.

I patiently await the day an RPG takes dialog to the level torment did. I also morn the death of Black Isle Studios.

Fallout 3 is coming out soon (after 10 years). One can hope...

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Question: good for maybe a few hours

Very flimsy, hard to inflate enough to make it stand up straight.  Maybe good for one day if you can't find something else.

Please note that you have to buy the student edition and the teacher's edition or it won't make any sense.  I found this out last year when I bought the first grade review book for my son.

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Question: Excellent teaching resource

The debate between creation and evolution has been raging for decades.  This book will give you information about the source of evolution and its faulty points and teachings.  It is recommended reading for every parent so that they can teach their children the truth, instead of the propaganda that is taught in the school system of today.

Perfect dress for cruise night dinner for an older lady who still loves to dressup in pretty clothes like this three piece outfit.

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Question: Excellent nursing bra l'm buying another

Excellent nursing bra l'm buying another! It is comfortable, well supported and the removable pads don't "wander" too much. Would be 5 stars if I felt more confident in the plastic snap. I fear it may break with use and washing, but we'll see.

Ordered this for my 6 year old hoping it wouldn't be to babyish... ITS PERFECT For him to be able to hit a ball on his own. I would totally recommend this. Great design!

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Question: Great Resource, Almost Complete

I really really like this book. It has lots of useful information neatly presented. If you're in grass-fed beef, or contemplating it (as I am), this is surely a great read and resource to have on hand. This review will focus on a couple shortcomings, as I feel the other reviews already present a good picture of what it does well. This is not nit-picking for the sake of it; I think that some of these shortcomings are real and should be borne in mind by the reader.

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 I only give it 4/5 stars because Ruechel does not always do a good job backing up his arguments with citations, or making clear what he is saying from his own experience or collective experience versus what is likely to be speculation and not necessarily universally valid. Furthermore, it is clear throughout that he is very influenced by Holistic Management (Allan Savory's work), but there is not a single reference to Savory or HM (or even Andre Voison, as far as I can recall). In fact, the absence of mentioning these folks seems quite strange, and makes it seem like Ruechel re-invented the wheel on all this stuff, when in fact he clearly did not.

Ruechel is also adamant that year-around grazing is possible just about everywhere, but confines his discussion to implementation in *Western* environments, and comes off as a touch glib about how practicable this really is, particularly if you're environment differs from his. Some case studies of this, outside of Ruechel's authoritative affirmation, would have been helpful. Likewise, his discussion of soil fertility is clearly coming from the Albrecht school of cation base saturation ratio balancing, a perspective which is *not* universally accepted and has *not* been demonstrated to be universally valid, yet Ruechel declines to mention any of these subtleties, and suggests that disaster is lurking for those who do not pay attention to balance their cation ratios.

Finally, Ruechel is quite opaque about his own farm and operation. There is also no website, and really, no way to gauge for yourself how successful he actually is in practice (unless you happen to know him personally). This would be no problem at all, except that rather than relying on citation and reference to general experience and case studies, he frequently relies on his personal authority to tacitly back up his reasoning.

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It was larger then expected which is the only reason for the three stars. I bought it for my daughter but ended up keeping it for myself. I didn't really need another shirt but the sayings are too cute.

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Question: I loved Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why

This was a very meh read. I loved Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why, but I could not get myself to enjoy this. The plot felt very lacking, and this book just felt so typical and bland. Maybe I was expecting more because I loved his other book so much, but eh. Overall, it was a very light and easy read, but I I don't think I'd reread or recommend it. (Unless typical teenage romance books are what you're into.)

I bought this unit because my 6 yr old BELKIN PUREAV battery backup died.  I ordered this new one but it IS NO LONGER A BATTERY BACKUP.  So I returned it. I ended up replacing my batteries in the original unit from "batteries Plus".

Amazon had speedy delivery service and return pickup.

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Question: Really awesome product.

Really awesome product!  Great for overall health!

This work is very comprehensive in covering A.C. Gilbert's line of HO scale trains.  It compliments some other excellent works that cover this topic and even adds some new material to the subject.  It is a very economical source to get a good background on Gilbert HO trains.

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Question: This thing is awesome

definitely buy, it shows up quickly in perfect order.

Be prepared to be held in suspense from the beginning to the end.  A great cast of characters with personalities that will last in your memory.  Looking forward to the next book!

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Question: Fun project!  Nice gift from a kid.

My 9 year old daughter is learning to dye silk.  We didn't have the right stretcher so we worked it over a laundry basket and ended up with a beautiful watercolor looking scarf that looks like spring.

my farther is wash hand and water inside watch. Please give me your adviser? I By Invicta Men's 89052-002 Two-Tone Stainless Steel Silver Dial Watch

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Question: Some good, some not as great

I remember living in NYC and hearing about these talks and felt a bit sad that I didn't have an opportunity to attend any of them.  So, I thought, here's my chance!  But my feelings are a bit mixed, both with the production quality as well as the quality of the speakers.  I really enjoyed Laurie Anderson (wonderful speaker!) and I have a new respect for Mario Batalli (also very good to the point that I can think of his as more than the guy with the orange Crocs).  I've always been hit or miss with Lewis Black and it's a little more miss with this one as he seems even more pretentious and snarky than usual.  But overall it was good - maybe not 9.5 hours worth of good, but probably 4-5 hours of it is good quality that really makes you think.

Looks great, but runs small. I had to stretch it out in every direction just to get it to fit, and I ordered my usual size. Order at least one size up if you don't want it skin-tight.

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Question: Nice material and adorable design

Love the light material and design of this sleeper, it's a nice thin but soft alternative to fleece sleepers. My little one's room is warm since its upstairs and we live in a very hot area even with AC. This was perfect to keep her covered but not too hot!

I received this book as a gift & I finished it within hours, I wasn't ready for the book to end.  If you like a quick paced book, this is for you.  Enjoy.

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Question: These nut crackers crack me up!

I bought this sweater for my 16 year old son and he loves it! He is 6'2" and about 150 lbs and the XL fits well in that it is long enough and not a boxy fit; more of a slimmer, modern fit. The quality is good. He'll be wearing it this week for spirit week at school and I'm sure it will get some laughs. I also liked the fact that the graphic is funny but not inappropriate or offensive and therefore OK for school.

I love this kraft paper. I use it for wrapping paper because it is so sturdy and easy to manipulate without tearing accidentally.

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Question: a1 i love you guys 4 ever

if you don't have their new cd "make it good" go now and buy it coz its just great! they don't sound like  pop- boyband... just are really better than that! they write their songs

This is a nice addition to any camera bag.  Took 2 photos of my wife without the lens, and then 2 with the lens.  Her skin tone with the filter is very nice and natural looking. I recommend this filter for any portrait shots, and maybe group shots.

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Question: A Useful Special Purpose Tool

It does what it is supposed to do. Guide the spring bars easily into the holes in the watch case.

One of my all time favortie books for the last thirty years. I recently realized mine had walked off so I bought a new one. I wept as I read it to my granddaughter and I was afraid I might have traumatized her, but it seems to be her new favorite book. I used to weep whilst reading it to my children because I was sad that my mother was sick and getting old. Now when I read it I am sad because I am getting old. Dang circle of life!

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Question: A another success by Mr. Kane

I continually find myself waiting for the next book in the series. What more can I say other than I enjoy Mr. Kane's writing and highly recommend this book.

My el3 year old grandson loves it!!! And, it came much earlier than expected.

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Question: Balanced and to the point!

As I'm taking my eye more and more on ayurveda this book is the good example to the balanced approach showing positive and side effects of the neem at the same time. I liked the style also. Thank you!

This is the first time I've seen Juan in a jam. but the good thing was his rescue from the people he leads from whom he draws his strength to face the ordeals

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Question: I loved the babies in this book and Christmas is my ...

I loved the babies in this book and Christmas is my most favorite holiday I was so glad I was given the opportunity to review this book

They look good.  They are very comfortable. I have wide feet and high arches the EEE was a good choice. Not made in America... but not made in China.  Indonesia is not Indiana but better than China.

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Question: Worked & connected. Long cables included, makes a clutter

lengthy cables. clutters up desk. It only lasted a week before lightening blew it out. It must have been a real bad strike, cause it also wiped out the USB ports on the laptop. (that was my bad....)
It worked well, while it worked, but I'll be buying one that doesn't have as much clutter.

This touch and feel book lacks touch and feel items. There is one Christmas themed word on each page with a picture, however the pictures are not very tactile. I was expecting many different textures, but most are just shiny pictures.

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Question: Looks exactly like the one that came with the Jeep when it ...

I bought this for a 2014 Jeep Cherokee Latitude and it fits perfectly. Looks exactly like the one that came with the Jeep when it was new. Installation was simple, license plate fits perfect. Very sturdy, fast delivery, and a good bit cheaper than getting it from the local Jeep dealer.

This is one of my best books to prep for interviews. I have also recommended it to many other long winded professionals. Take the time and read it and follow as much of it as you can, practice, practice, practice.

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Question: The View from the other side

It is a great book with wonderful insight into a world that you think you know, but can only truly know about if the point is seen from the other side and this book does that.

This has quickly become one of my favorite cookbooks (and I am a foodie with a million). I love that I can pick any recipe in here to make, easily find the ingredients at the grocery store, & my husband and kids will actually eat it. Each recipe i've tried has been a keeper & i'm asked for them all the time. The book is laid out in an easy-to-use, non-fussy way, & the photography and the artwork is really gorgeous.

PS. The chocolate sheet cake has become my go-to potluck recipe, & actually won me a bake-off  prize. The sour cream noodle bake and salad tacos have become a few of our favorite weeknight meals. Terrific cookbook!

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Question: Great stories and a beautiful book

My almost 4 year old granddaughter and her parents are thoroughly enjoying these stories.  I am so grateful to have a book that celebrates  amazing things women have done.  I'm sure it will also be a favorite of my grandsons when they get a little older.

Love it so much. Recieved it on time and have used it to expand my gourd learning talent.

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Question: Eh.  Only ok.  But for the money it's great.

The ringer sounds more like an alarm than a ring, and the settings are either way too loud or off.  Sound is great for a 12 dollar phone and it looks very cute!

The humidifier for which I purchased this item is expensive, and replacing the hydrostick is a yearly event.  I have been frustrated in the past by how much this item can cost. I was delighted to find it at Amazon for slightly less than retail.

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Question: Very strong, good quality and competitive price

This is a strong umbrella.  The strength comes from the additional ribs and heavier gauge materials.  As such, my wife says it is too heavy for her to carry which is fine with me, I can carry it with ease.  If you want durability, good size to protect your back in the rain and don't mind the weight and not collapsing (which is what I wanted) this is a very good purchase.  I had very good contact with the manufacturer while waiting for delivery and I suspect if there ever was a problem they would be great to deal with.  I'll buy again for a friend.

Update:  over one year now and this umbrella is still going strong.

There were never enough hours in the day to read and it was difficult to put any of the books from the series for. Thank you.

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Question: We didn't start the fire...

...At least I couldn't anyway nor a campmate. While striking many times it certainly sparked a lot but alas no fire.

I got this for my 78 year old mom that is always cold.  She is 5'4" and it drags the floor, sleeves are to long, robe is to heavy for her.  She says it looks beautiful but is not useful for her and she cut the tag out so we can't return it..  dang shame!

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Question: These tent stakes are awesome! I LOVE the reflective cords on the ends

These tent stakes are awesome! I LOVE the reflective cords on the ends. No more tripping over tent lines on the way to the bathroom!

This is one of the most refreshingly well written mysteries I have read in awhile. At least as good and maybe better than Christie, who I find to be somewhat predictable and less original in some of her plots. Green is a real find.

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Question: A better title would be - Cotton Candy for Your Soul

A better title would be - Cotton Candy for Your Soul.  If you are contemplating just how to care for your soul it is highly likely you have already progressed past anything this book can offer you.  After a promising forward and introduction Chapter 1 is disappointing.  You read Chapter 2 thinking this has got to get better but it does not.  You mistakenly ready Chapter 3 because you have already put the time and effort in and don't want to waste it.  It is at that point you realize that you have already wasted too much time that you will never get back and put the book down and never pick it up again.

size ran a little small.  but I love the fabric and its Daryl.  How can you not love Daryl?

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Question: I never use it till today because the charger that ...

I never use it till today because the charger that comes alone with it doesnt fit , i order another charger i got it today still same problem , actually i don't know if the problem is the phone or the charger , please advise me what to do

Purchased for candle making, apparently fast, accurate response. Easy to read, it tilts, clean and store with an on/off switch.

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Question: I found maybe five that looked and tasted good. The author of this book is really keen ...

I was really hoping to find some healthy recipes that would become staples in my house. I found maybe five that looked and tasted good. The author of this book is really keen on anchovies and using lots of different grains and legumes that are hard to find. The book does have a beautiful presentation/layout but would never serve this food for guests coming over. I did enjoy the smoothie and juicing recipes though. In general though, the book was a flop for me.

This fictional account strings together those facts we know about Shakespeare and uses complete and admitted fancy to flesh out the rest of his life. In this way, Burgess creates a fascinating and engaging lifestory  of the young provincial man who became the greatest playwright of our  language. While clearly a novel, it manages to make real, palpable people  from those faceless names of the Elizabethean time, and helps makes sense  (or nonsense) of so many of the theories surrounding Shakespeare's genius.  It's vividness shows  Burgess as a master of both academia and imagination.  A thoroughly good read, and a must for anyone remotely interested in  Shakespeare.

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Question: New ebay seller's MUST HAVE!!

Do you want to sell stuff on ebay but don't know where to start? GET THIS BOOK!!

There were many aspects of becoming a seller on ebay that I hadn't considered before reading this book. It very simply lays out the details for you to allow you to learn what you need to know to be an excellent seller on ebay. This book gives you great tips to save you money in case you don't have a fancy camera or photo studio (it's not necessary) and gives suggestions on handling your taxes.

Definitely the first book one should read before deciding to sell on ebay!

I purchased and read this book three years ago when I was a college student. I read it and honesty have to say didn't put much thought into the valuable information and advice until I entered the "Real World" aka life after college. Since working in Corporate America for the last 2 1/2 years I realize I will never be paid my worth unless I go into business for myself.
This book will lay the foundation for women that are serious about taking control of their financial destiny and life. This is a must read for women serious about success.

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Question: Great case! Makes the phone huge

Great case! Makes the phone huge, but also protects the phone. The rubber edges make it bounce. Not water proof but durable.

If I could review this with 0 stars, I would.  It is the WORST execution on a simple design I have ever experienced.  I have used a number of these type of 5 gallon pumps over the years.  It is a pretty basic design.  This product is just plain crap!!!  It literally took 4 hands to get this pump at all, and then it only barely pumped the water.  No seal, the pumper gets stuck inside the housing, poor quality.
DO NOT BUY!

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Question: Best french press compare to other like Bodum

Couldn't wait to try this French press. I am not much of a coffee drinker but this is a great product with well built quality. The added bonus is extra screen mesh filter. The stainless steel is exceptional strong not flimsy like other French press

Grinds pepper just fine but the unit is top heavy, the batteries are  on top, so mine was constantly falling over and it finally broke beyond repair after a short while.

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Question: This cable is a nice length, and I really like the material it's ...

This cable is a nice length, and I really like the material it's made out of.  I believe it will serve me well for a long time.

Awesome case.  Looks good, great grip, buttons on the side go through.  Only minor quibble is that some micro USB cables can't fit in the bottom hole, but with a minor tweak to their product, they could have a perfect 5 star score.  Honestly, I hate to knock off a whole star for it, but them's the rubs.  Make the tweak and send me a demo copy, and I'll add a new 5-star review, eh?

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Question: Ok if you don't mind the electrical fire smell

These cutting boards smell like some kind of electrical fire..hand washed them and dishwashered them and it is still there...not sure if it will go away with time...but makes me question the quality as it is sure not a natural smell.

Cisco Suarez had had a hard couple of weeks,  he woke in a dumpster,  to find that he had been enthralled as a vampire thrall for the past 10 years. Worst than losing all of those years, he found out that his best friend had married his girlfriend and he was responsible for the death of his whole family. Revenge was all he has left, and this is where we find Cisco at the beginning of this book,  trying to find out what had happened to him and why.
This series is showing the good and bad side of humanity and also those that use magic.  Cisco appears to be a man of honor and integrity,  and what had been forced on him by the vampire enthralling does not sit well., at all . He appears to be friendless and homeless, can he do what he feels he must??? Will he uncover even more scandalous behavior?.  Can he cleanse his own soul??
The answers are in the story.
I voluntarily submitted this review after reading an advanced copy of this book.

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Question: Church planting masterpiece

Based on the Ed Stetzer's previous books on Planting Missional Churches, Ed Stetzer and Daniel Im have produced a masterpiece in church planting.  The book can be used as a textbook for people who want to learn more about church planting or can be a resource for church planters or church planting leaders who are engaged in this vital ministry.  The book details matters that have been faced by church planters in the past fifty years.  It also addresses contemporary church planting trends such as multi-site church planting as well as discussing the current realities faced by denominations and networks engaged in church planting.

I have been a fan of Tim Dorsey for a long time. I am always looking forward to his next novel.

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Question: Polishing Cloth for Silver, Gold, Brass & Most other Metals

Amazing. Cleaned my very tarnished sterling silver jewelry perfectly and incredibly fast. Would definitely recommend. Will buy again when needed.

So easy to use. Can't wait for  first produce! Just stretches over the box then you cut holes into it.

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Question: Heater works well. As other reviewers mentioned, 400 ...

Heater works well.  As other reviewers mentioned, 400 watts is a lot in a keyboard heater.  However, most of the heat escapes upward and doesn't hit your hands, no matter how close you put it to your keyboard.

Only needed one but the two pack was cheaper than a single. Works great!! Will save a lot in bulb replacement costs.

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Question: Good for travel without looking like a camera bag

Good size for travel - camera and accessories fit plus two water bottles and can carry messenger bag style across front.

(Full disclosure: I'm a friend of the author's, but I'm writing this review of my own accord.)

When Chad put this up for $0.99 without any cover art, I think he'd really undersold himself. It is a fairly old short story cycle--he's been working on it since college, I believe--and he didn't really know what to do with it, but it's very well written.

I have to admit I hadn't read through the entire collection until I downloaded it off Kindle (it's more convenient that reading printed drafts), and I was really surprised. It has a whimsical, somewhat twisted sense of humor, and yet it still manages to build a complex, interconnected world (multiverse, really) that isn't too wacky to be believed. Each story flows into the next, gradually and naturally expanding the multiverse and the odd cast of characters that inhabit it. And for all the humor, it also deliberately explores certain aspects of human nature, religion, and theology--not afraid of offending, but not offending for the sake of shock value either.

There are admittedly a couple of slow parts (the second story, "Sorry, Wrong Prophecy" didn't really capture my attention), but on the whole it's entertaining and to-the-point. Well worth the dollar.

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Question: High capacity FAST drive

I bought this drive to replace an aging MacBook Pro drive.  It doubled my capacity and seemingly quadrupled the speed of the computer. SSD is the ONLY way to go, and this drive makes me very happy.

Love the look and feel of this ring.....haven't taken it off since receiving it

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Question: Kids learn while having fun!

I downloaded this book for my son to keep him reminded of at least one story from the bible. Its a fun way to teach our children about God. Usually kids get bored when they heard story from the bible and my son is one of those kids. With this book, my son get to learn the words of God at the same time having fun!

Worst buy I have ever made. The bangs were so chopped and sloppy beside that all the hair was falling out. I had to cut the bangs straight and cut the hair shorter for it to look better. Totally not worth the money.

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Question: Twenty-four potential children of prophecy

Well that was fun. Henina, of the land where prophecies are made and fulfilled weekly, hears this week's forecast that a girl present with a star mark on her hand will end the war and rule. The annoyed king only has sons, and orders the public square cordoned off and all girls searched. Henina has a mark, but so do twenty-three other girls, including one with a hasty ink-mark.

Our young heroine is taken with the group to the castle, where her running off at the mouth offends everyone. No way she could stop a fifty-year war.
I thought that in a medieval world, a chattering girl would probably be threatened or gagged. But it's a fantasy, enlivened by the capricious Fates. The details of the futile war are good and probably widely relevant. I like capable Henina's occupation of finding and repairing junk.

Good for young adults and adults who want some light reading. Nice vocabulary. Have fun.
I availed of a free download offer. This is an unbiased review.

I believe in reading about the craft of writing and trying to hone the skill. I've read the writing books written by authors Stephen King and Anne Lamott, along with several others. And, I'm also a big highlighter - highlighting information that most hit home and the tips I wanted to remember. With the books I've read, I could take a little from here, a little from there. When I read INK, I stopped highlighting into a quarter of the way in. The whole book, page after page, is nothing but great information, tips, how-to's, showing examples. INK is like stepping out of the jungle and finding the Lost City of Gold. I've learned more with this book than any other I've come across. R.S. Guthrie shows you with his Eight Rules to a Better Book exactly how to write better. Every job field I know has some sort of continuing education built in to keep you current, reminds you what works and what doesn't. Writing is no different. Whether you're published or not, a new writer or seasoned writer, everyone in the writing world can and should take a moment to step back to learn or refresh how to bring their writing to that next level.  R.S. Guthrie teaches you how with INK. This isn't a book on how to write but how to take what you have and make it better.  Fabulous must-have.

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Question: Great lanterns for size.

Great product. Tons of light for size. Two will light up a bedroom pretty well. 6 will light up 1000 sq ft sufficiently with candles too. I bought these for hurricanes and work great. I am also buying a bigger one because I like a lot of light but 6 is sufficient to see your way around 1000 sq ft.

When my husband first tried these on he wasn't sure if he would like them.  He is used to loose fitting all cotton undershirts.  But once he got the feel of them he started to appreciate the more slender fit because nothing bunches underneath his dress shirts.  The only negative is that the head band will stretch as you pull these over your head and won't bounce back; it remains pretty stretched until it gets washed.  It doesn't show underneath a dress shirt but would look a bit off if you were to wear it as a regular shirt (in a darker color, not white).

The long tail  insures nothing will slide out and the shirt stays nicely put due to the stretchiness of the fabric.

However, these are not cheap undershirts.  I am not sure that I would justify the price for the somewhat thin looking material even though these are very well made shirts.

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Question: Happy with my other orders but upset about theSplash

I made a mistake in splash. I do not want it and I'm upset I couldn't cancel in the short amount of  time I accentaly order. Make me very upset . I am sending it back and ordering the ones I want.  Thanks. Joann Cook. 586 909 1096

lasted few minutes, not even that. Then no pressure, dial on the device did nothing. Yes my compressor was correctly pressurized. Ended up returning this blow gun

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Question: The bungee cords are not the best quality, one broke as we were installing it

The bungee cords are not the best quality, one broke as we were installing it, but the cover works great.

While not as well know in the MTV mainstream as bands Like Ratt & Motley Crue, Y & T  was more talented and put out better albums than any other metal band of the era (maybe with the exception of early Van Halen).  This is a excellent place to jump start your Y&T collection, 'cause once you hear this you'll be off to grab  "Black Tiger" & "Mean Streak" ASAP.
If you love hard rock and metal the way it should be played, get this album and it will not disappoint you.

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Question: Very chic & stylish. Can't wait to break them ...

Very chic &  stylish . Can't wait to break them in and make them a staple shoe for work!

The screen protector does not stick well to the phone.  It makes it very difficult to see the screen especially in the sun.

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Question: My cat is only 3 years old, and this ...

My cat is only 3 years old, and this food was made for cats aged 6- older. My cat likes the style, make and taste of the chicken chunks in gravy, but do you carry the same product, but made for young adult cats? Thanks.

Thank you sooooooooo very much for sending me an empty package!!!! Wow I've never seen this kind of customer service before!!! Someone at your company working very.... hard to stain your reputation and business. GOOD LUCK1!!!!

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Question: The best book for Step 1 prep

Don't even bother reading anything else, except maybe Goljan, and only if you really have a lot of extra time.

I'm not sure what it is that makes a hat "tactical", but at any rate, its a nice hat at a very good price.  Three strips of velcro, one in the front, one on the top and one in the back, and it comes with a flag patch to put on the velcro in the front.

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Question: Holds tons of pictures

Love how many pictures this album hold. So far it seems to be holding up pretty good, but my albums don't get a lot of abuse. The only thing is I wish the plastic was better quality and how it attaches to the page. If you're not careful when putting your pages in it can rip away easily. Still a great buy for the price. i bought 4 of them.

Dresden: A Survivor's Story is a recollection that should not be.  The Allies should not have bombed the city and it's residents into oblivion.  Victor Gregg should never have survived. He had been condemned to death by the Germans before the bombings and yet, somehow via a series of impossible events, he managed to get home to tell about it.  Everyone should read his story!  War is Hell!!

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Question: Temp, knowing the furnace is still running in the bitter cold back in Iowa.

We have been very happy with our Canary while we have been enjoying the AZ winter.  It is very reassuring to check in daily or more often to see what the temp, humidity & air quality are in our house.  Knowing we will receive an alert whenever motion is seen in our house is also very comforting.  All of our alerts so far have been bright lights shining in our front door into the camera late at night, but even though they have been false alarms it is reassuring to know it is working.

Yep. Charges my 3DS XL. Works fine, not a single problem.

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Question: Great vegetarian based protein

We love this product. My toddler doesn't eat a lot of meat and this is a great source of protein and we give it to her when a dish calls for rice or noodles. She likes it with just a little olive oil or with pesto sauce. I've also mixed it with curry dishes and in soups.

Not sure how the product is or if anything is missing but my box came damaged. Thats why I only gave it 2 stars.

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Question: Can't be beat for a last minute gift. Can ...

Can't be beat for a last minute gift. Can be used at Bonefish, Outback & a few more I think.

This is a great product and it allowed me to apply two monitors without the hassle.  I appreciated how fast it was shipped to me.  I would suggest this to anyone!!

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Question: Good tale but horrible editing

I've enjoyed this series. I read the previous ones in paperback editions and don't recall any particular problems.  However, the kindle edition had serious problems. On one page, in the middle of an apparent paragraph, the characters and locale change completely mid sentence!  I'm guessing that one or more pages were omitted at this point.  This occurred more than once. Since I don't have a paper copy, I'm assuming that the errors came about as the book was scanned for kindle. If we are paying essentially the same price, we kindle readers deserve the same quality control!

Great price, totally fun. Not high quality, but then again it was cheap, get what you pay for. Mine started tearing pretty quickly. The card slots inside can't hold more than 1 card. And if you try two cards and cash, it will tear. I might order again and only use it for traveling or going out when I don't want to carry a purse.

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Question: A personal thing I don't like is how tall the heel is on top of ...

Really wish I had gotten soda instead. Way too narrow my foot falls to the inside and sticks out. A personal thing I don't like is how tall the heel is on top of the platform. Love them but fear that I will fall once they break in!

this is my first 8" sub and my first compact... and i love it i have a 600 watt amp thats tuned low so i don't blow it i made a custom 12x12x6 inch box looks like a mini square sub box and its behind the seat of my 78 chevy truck...
this sub really thumps and sounds great in my truck! i recommend this sub for anyone who is looking for a compact sub for small spaces it  looks sweet and sounds even sweeter 100% recommend this..
shipping was fast and the details on dementions of how to build a box are great!

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Question: I want what I used to have

I have used an earlier version (single speed) for about two years. I loved it until using it on a really really thick vegetable dish.  After that, the bearing at the base would start to chatter a few seconds after it is  turned on.  The vibration would then cause whatever the blender is working on to spatter.  If not for the two years of dependable (and almost daily) use, I would have thought it was just the way these things work.

I ordered a replacement blending head from Cusinart; out of the box it has the same problem.  I returned it and ordered this model (Smart Stick 2-speed) which is compatible (motor + blending head).  Right out of the box it had the same problem: excess vibration from bearing chatter that starts a few seconds after turning it on.  Amazon has a great return policy.  I sent it back and they shipped a replacement before receiving the one I shipped.  Unfortunately, the replacement replacement also has the same problem (but a little less).  I spoke to Cusinart's customer service, and they have not heard of this problem.  I want what I used to have, and it looks like Cusinart does not make it anymore.

This was a really fun and informative read!! The recipes are great - highly recommend for any one!
Especially a history buff - who loves to try new recipes!

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Question: It assembles fine but some of the materials pulled apart during assembly

Product is not of high quality but priced right.  It assembles fine but some of the materials pulled apart during assembly.  The fit is acceptable for a utility room or garage use but might not be what you want for your kitchen cabinets.  Instructions are adequate.

I got one of these Razor Carvr scooters for my wife, who isn't too comfortable on the 2-wheeled Razor A kick scooters that my three sons (8, 5, and 5 yrs. old) zoom around on.  The three wheeled design looked appealing for a person who lacks neither ability or balance, but rather confidence.

I noted right away that this scooter isn't constructed of the high grade and lightweight aluminum that the other Razor scooters are made of.  The Carvr is made of welded steel, so it is rather heavy, especially since it has a skateboard truck (also made of steel) in the back with a pretty cool friction brake.  Even the steerer tube and handles are made of steel, though it looks like I could easily swap one of the aluminum steerer tubes and handles from one of the Razor A scooters to the Carvr easily.  I suspect this scooter  is made of steel to save on production cost, as nothing on this scooter screams out high quality.

Ride and handling are o.k., though I must point out that the 2-wheeled Razor A scooters are faster, and handle better.  Since this Carvr will be used by an adult rider, I found the bushing on the rear truck too soft.  I changed the smaller of the two bushings with a firmer bushing that I had handy.  This made the Carvr easier to ride.  If the Carver is leaned too much, the brake mechanism actually rubs on the rear wheels.  Not something you would want to happen in a fast tight turn!!

I also removed the steering damper right away.  I don't understand the purpose of this rubber bushing that resists turning of the steering at all.

It is a shame that this Carvr scooter will never see a modest to steep hill, so we won't be able to see if the scooter lives up to it's name for carving down hills.  I suppose the fact that there are two skateboard wheels in back as opposed to one relatively thin scooter wheel would give this scooter better grip on the road to avoid sliding out when carving down relatively steep hills.

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Question: In the beginning, there was...

There are a few essential titles any self-respected science fiction aficionado ought to, if not hold in one's collection, at least read for the sheer pleasure such endeavor rewards the reader.  This being said, I believe it is safe to say that Frank Herbert's brilliant "Dune" is one of such mentioned worthy books.
The distant beginning of a legendary saga spawning thousands upon thousands of years, "Dune" (along with many other worthy titles such as "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "Stranger in a strange land", among many others) set the landmark for modern science fiction to follow its current course of action. It is not secure to say science fiction today would be like it currently is had "Dune" never been written. Even though the influence is not as direct as one might be tempted to believe, the influence is in there. Not only has "Dune" inspired science fiction on its literary form, but in entertainment as well. Videogames such as "Final Fantasy VII" and "Xenogears" (Both by Squaresoft) have plot elements straight from "Dune".
Set in the distant Arrakis, also known as Dune, this book tells the story of Paul Atreides, a young gifted boy destined to one day hold his father's position of Duke of House Atreides somewhere in the future on the planet Caladan. The apparent tranquility ruling upon House Atreides is disturbed when, by order of the Emperor, House Atreides is ordered to take ownership of Arrakis, a place once held by the dreaded Harkonens, mortal enemies of the Atreides for generations. Arrakis, the most precious and important place in the whole of the Universe, is the sole source of the awareness enhancement drug that enables space travel, and anyone who controls it, controls the entirety of the Galactic Civilization.  But forces beyond the Atreides' control mark the terrible destiny of the House, setting its unavoidable demise. Paul soon discovers how these events might play a very significant role in his life and the fate of the entire Universe, a role so intrinsic and complex, that a complete religious/social movement was started generations before Paul's birth, all of it carefully planed for its day to come.
An amazing and complex story that is sure to glue you to your seat. Do not worry if you do not understand, or even like it the first time you read it; this book is of those you need to read again to fully appreciate it.

There weren't any reviews online about this book so I took a chance. It was a very interesting book on the swiss militia system during World War 1 and the history that led up to its development. The only downside of this copy of the book is that it is missing 2-3 pages. Since it is a reprint of an old book the publisher said that might be the case. This book was very well written.

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