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definitely Sturdy Enough. I bought two of these. One broke the first time I used it, the other lasted two weeks. Simply put, these controllers are cheap. They aren't as durable as standard Nintendo controllers. Buyer intended. If I had it to do over, I'd have bought some authentic N64 contollers.!ref!0,1,1
Too much irrelevant trivia. The idea of emphasizing the rivals in Lincoln's cabinet is different from anything else I've read about that period. However, Goodwin uses up too many pages on the socializing in Washington..especially with Kate Chase. 757 pages is is a big bite, and some trimming tto the identified issue would have been appreciated.!ref!1,1,0
Very amazing. This was a good movie that suffered from a mediocre BD tranfer as it is just comparable with the DVD release.!ref!0,1,1
Movie. there was a good movie, but it was a little to drawn out in parts. plus never a heart warming movie. George Clooney was pretty good in this move.!ref!1,1,0
I don't get it. I just don't get it. Virgin Records lists this as the seventh best album ever. I can't figure out why. When Man on the Moon came out I hated it, but I figured there was something else on the album that made up for it. There wasn't.I bought mine used, and at [the listed price], I think I got robbed. work on here is particularly impressive. The "emotion" that is supposed to sell the song can be found in equal quality on a Backstreet Boys album, and they have catchier tunes.All in all, this is NOT the decade-defining album the producers try to sell it off as. Save your money, or better yet, take the money you would have spent on this album and bet your friends that the members of REM end up homeless within the span of five years.!ref!0,1,1
The Ugly Duckling meets Pretty Woman. Disney movies have all the same plot elements, so I was able to predict the rest of the movie within 30 minutes of watching it...an "ugly" duckling girl turns out to be princess of some unknown country of people with an undeterminable accent who give her a makeover to look all weird and "beautiful" and teach her proper manners while she's going to high school and has always resented the jerk jock that didn't pay any attention to her when she was ugly unlike the nice quiet guy that did who she ends up blowing off for the jock only to be swept up in a series of embarrassing mistakes with the jock who she finds out what he's really like and has thought to have lost chances with the quiet guy but miraculously appears all slick and handsome at her special royal ballroom party and they dance and kiss and I puke. There, now you don't have to see it, because you already have (i.e. every teenage romance ever made).!ref!0,1,1
I hear it's horrible! I have better!. I hear this kit is pretty good.I used to collect spy toys (the company is Spy Gear). I had a bunch of secret listeners. It had removable ear buds. I have like 2 I belive. They work great in my DS! My friend tried the same thing only some other stuff wich was her Fly Pentop earbuds and her Scooby Doo Radio earbuds and they work great too! About the DS cases I have a Nintendogs case and it was Nintendo certified and it is awsome! Now those game cases. My friend has 4 game cases and they looked cool so then I went throught my house looking for somthing to use and I found a Barbie suitcase (since I have a million Barbie things) and it works great! It can hold 2 GBA games, 3 DS games or 1 GBA game and 2 DS game! I hear the Car Adapter works SO GET IT SEPARATE!! I hope this helped!!ref!0,1,1
Not that much rumble. For subwoofers placement is key and can do or break your subwoofer. I have mine in a corner-ish spot, but it still doesn't give that chest pounding bass. Oh here, It's small so that's good for me because I'm using it with my PC.I have this connected to a Harmon Kardon Hk3390 receiver and On the back of the sub I set the volume 3/4 and on the receiver I set the bass knob to 3/4 aswell maybe it is defective because there the subwoofer only responds when the volume is 3/4 or higher. One thing to note is that it is very musical, it's not like those massive one note car subs that only go boom.!ref!1,1,0
'Precepts of the Samurai'. A nearly extinct class of ancient warriors, this book not only gives a visual and technical outline of the art of "drawing" the samurai sword, but Sensei Shimabukuro also turns against the writer ageless knowledge and wisdom.As a student of Muso Jikiden Eishin-Ryu n, I have found that the classes have opened up a new perspective on things and this book is one I often refer too, when we feel a little lost in my lessons and in my life.Definitely a must-have for any student of this art, practioner of another martial form or for someone who wants a little bit of instrospective enlightenment.Find your Heijoshin.!ref!1,1,0
Fun, but doesn't "rinse" off. does toy, but doesn't just rinse off with water. It leaves a tint/stain to my bathtub and walls that comes off badly with a basic shower cleaner. Not a huge deal, but does require more cleaning effort that one would think.!ref!1,1,0
it doesn't know weather it wants to be a comedy or a drama. The acting was superb. The direction seemed nearly non existent, or at the very last seriously flawed. The romatic lead (Shemar whatshisface) is a soap opera actor, chosen for his puppy dog glances, not his acting. He was perfectly cast. If you like black cinema's you will be dissapointed by this movie. The flick is on all counts.!ref!0,1,1
Beware the 12-track abridged please!. Be careful! The 2000 reissue of Madness's classic CD "Keep Moving" omitted two tracks from the single ("Wings of a Dove "and "Sun and the Rain") and shuffled the play order of the others.Make certain you're getting the 14-track version of this CD or risk missing two classic hit songs. The 14-track CD is still available, so buy soon!!ref!0,1,1
Book 4 - eh. I'll keep it brief ...while you will wade through it, waiting for ANYthing, book 4 pretty much works. Didn't stop me from buying book 5. even with the one at the end of 4, it was still not a very good novel. book 5 is getting back to speed ... we'll see...it's getting out to the characters I want to know about (tho, C1 even tells me). Oh. I'm a Tyrion fan.!ref!0,1,1
still quite a Murder Mystery. The back of the book, which I read before I made my purchase, led me to believe that I would be in for a good thriller. Boy, was I fool. From the start, it is obvious who the killer is. The only "mystery" to solve is, where did the killer run to?I expected some deep, dark secrets regarding the double murder and their child, but there were none. I am so impressed, that I will never read this author again.!ref!0,1,1
Why not 5 Stars? Like Chris Degarmo, something's missing.... First of all, since Chris Degarmo left the band, Queensryche has never been the same. They've been "off." Some bands can live on with replacement parts, but it was too noticeable without Chris. Don't get me wrong, I really like Queensryche, but Greatest Hits? Queensryche is not that kind of band. A compilation of band or fan favorites? Yes! Greatest Hits or Best of? No such thing for Queensryche. So what they've had some commercial success, this package still misrepresents all that Queensryche has to offer, especially in their earlier work. "Live Evolution" was the right idea, but anyone could tell too easily that there was something missing without Chris. If you've never heard any Queensryche this is overall a really great mix, so by all means buy it. But don't be fooled into thinking these are their Greatest hits.!ref!1,1,0
perfect for the Newbie. If you're new to the bar or beverage industry, this book will help you understand the basics of managing a bar. It's a little dated but most of the material is still relevant. The copy is large but I think its a filler more than a necessity. priced buy when bought used.!ref!1,1,0
AGAIN,ONE LESSER,ONE GOOD. THE DOOR IS STILL OPEN TO MY HEART is the lesser one with a few hits and a lot of fillers, and again a few songs from the country albums of 1963.The pleasant surprize is WE'LL SING IN THE SUNSHINE.REMEMBER ME is the good one ,in which DEAN has fun with some modern standards of the time.Also included are BUMMING AROUND,one of his national anthems,MY SHOES KEEP WALKING BACK TO YOU and WALK ON BY(both wonderful).DINO'S fans will love this LP.It is a perfect selection of songs for him.Wouldn't it have been nice if they had coupled all the good albums together and left the others with a stamp labeled LEFTOVERS-COLLECTORS ITEMS?!ref!1,1,0
power Rangers Galactic bounty Set. This pack contains 3 Power Rangers videos! 1.Power Rangers fallen stars:all Power of Teamwork Over Comes called Quaser Quest parts 1, and 2, and Race to the Rescue. 2.PRLG:The Return of the Magna called Magna Defender, Sunflower Search, Orion Rises, Orion Returns, and labor hero 3d.powers Rangers Lightspeed Rescue- Operation Lightspeed, Lightspeed Teamwork, and Trial upon fail.The real villains in these videos are: Scorpious, Trakeena, Furio, Treacheron, and Destructso (for the PRLG ones) Diabolico, Vypra, Loki, Impus, and Jinxer (for the PRLR ones)!ref!1,1,0
not disappointing. Despite my admiration for Zwicky, I must say I felt this book totally interesting; there is hardly anything on his methodology and many silly remarks, such as "you can tell there are doing great work here, their restrooms are clean!". Sadly, this was not a joke!!ref!0,1,1
A very nice portrait of urban life. i really can't believe that the sexual abuse you watch in this movie can actually happened in the real urban life ... she actually seems very permissive and condoning , accepting and encouraging this male abusiness and even appeared to enjoy it !!ref!0,1,1
very much fun. My 5 year old seemed to like this game a little but I thought it was really boring. It's all chance with no skill or strategy involved. Frankly, it's just not that exciting and we don't really play it much at all.!ref!0,1,1
It's a great player.....for a few things.. I received this MP3 player as a gift last July, and I didn't start using it until last winter. However, within the past few months a significant problem has occured with the headphone jack and the sound quality is terrible now. Apparently this is a widespread problem with this player, and all you have to do is Google "headphone jack Creative Zen Micro" and find the Creative discussion board to read hundreds of complaints about this one problem. To make matters worse, their customer service is practically non-responsive. Do the smart thing and purchase a different MP3 player.!ref!0,1,1
Just another halocaust book. this book is just beyond all the rest of the halocaust books. we got very old very quick. I didn't liked it earlier. I had to read it for school and it initially didn't interest me at all.!ref!0,1,1
Good for beginners. There are more than enough excellent tracks on this disc to make it a good buy. There are many songs taken off, though, that are much more enjoyable and impressive than half the songs included here. Danger Street, the best rock song he's ever done, is missing. Vulcan Princess and Lopsy Lu, the two best songs on his self-titled album, are also missing. Worse yet, however, is the omission of nearly all of his most stunning bass jams. It would be nice to have a compilation that really shows off the full limits of Stanley Clarke's incredible talent.How about a second disc? Suggestions:Life Is Just a Game and Desert Song from School Days;Lords of the Low Frequencies, Illegal, and Funk Is Its Own Reward from East River Drive;Play the Bass and Time Exposure from Time Exposure;Basketball from Hideaway;Bassically Taps from If This Bass Could Only Talk.Until you've heard those songs, you really haven't heard Stanley Clarke.!ref!1,1,0
Works badly. A bit of at-home workout equipment is gimmicky, but this lives up to its advertisements. It's easy to put up and remove, and is stable in the door-frame. sometimes, I don't have to embarrass myself at the gym :)!ref!1,1,0
You call this "Like New"!?. I just bought a Spice controller and I thought when they meant "like new" I thought it would be like it was still in the container seal or something, but when I got it, it looked as it was in a old garage. It was working just fine, just this moment I was playing Zelda Wind Waker having a rematch on one my save files with Puppet Ganon, the Analog stick just all of the sudden was working. I have no idea on how it just wouldn't work. If I don't fix this, I think I feel like I wasted my $20.00 + Tax.!ref!0,1,1
are you people everywhere. It amazes me on the propaganda bull that can influence people on honest facts. Watch C-Span or the History Channel for the real facts you'll be amazes on who has the horns here. I once watch on the History Channel about the Persian Gulf war and how we screwed that up that cuased us to go back but I bet that was President Obama's fault too. are it reality matter what faith you are because there are radicals no matter where you look in any faith. All I know is Mitt Romney even states he'll downsize the Federal government and remove where ever there is waste to him. For example the USPS and education is well in his sites. Wakeup people we are all in this together. By the way it's true about flying saucers I read it in the National Enquire and yes Elvis did go back to his planet.!ref!0,1,1
at best!. This film represents to me the challenge and spirit of karate. I've recommended it to groups who have not studied karate for the spirituality and philosophy. And it has different action sceens! If you are truly brave, listen to the blind flute melody and have the courage and humility for the student and teacher to learn together.!ref!1,1,0
hi Quality Envelopes. Have plenty of tape available when using these envelopes. Sealing glue is terrible and will not hold your enclosed material securely. Also tape over bottom flap since that has a tendency to pull apart also.!ref!0,1,1
cordless right angle drill. I purchased the drill and only used it a couple of time-4-5 and the chuck thing. I have recently had a corded impact wrench and an XRP drill go out. Much more quality than my previous buys. Have started moving towards Hatichi.!ref!0,1,1
okay. I preferred to carry a keychain flashlight and, over the years, have had numerous different types. I bought for an ad, online, for the Photon and decided to try one. that is the only I have had. It is so tiny and so bright. I even don't want all the flashing modes but it is sturdy and difficult to carry. I like that the batteries can be replaced and that they are reasonably priced. I had one small light where the batteries functioned more than the light did. This Photon is a definite thumbs up.!ref!1,1,0
Absolutely brilliant. Knowing and kitsch and soooo achingly hip, so wink-wink more ironic than you are, an ugly and hilarious mash of diverse styles into music so deeply irritating me never want to hear it ever again. I tried my best. Gimmicks do not equal music.!ref!0,1,1
Do not get this 'toy'. This item teaches children how to un-do lock and bolt making it easier for them to escape the kitchen. We bought this for my Autistic brother and he promptly enjoys undoing all the locks in all the years. yet, we have to alarms all doors in the house andd he still escapes constantly. house TOY IDEAL!!!!!ref!0,1,1
doesn't bother. I purchased this item to install an aftermarket Kenwood stereo in a 2001 Ford Focus. It fits flush with the dash, but the stereo doesn't fit.!ref!0,1,1
A rare gem. no true gem of a book, dealing with a subject that is much needed. As the inspiration for Orwell's 1984 revising history, it is a chilling hints at early Soviet attempts to rewrite history by erasing people from photos. saying a photo of 5 men dwindle down to a picture of one as the others are disgraced, imprisoned, killed and then erased is just mindblowing!Whether you are a fan of Soviet history (i'm not) or not, the cold war touched us all and this book documents it in the entirety!ref!1,1,0
the book Portal. me found this book to be not original. As a reader of SciFi Fantasy for over 25 years we can say that this i is a keeper.. ( my have just finished it for a 3rd time) the only problems I have is finding out if there are anymore books about the house and the Netherworld, if not Ms Murphy should run down and start writing them. so many of her authors are also out of print. I can only guessing I will be heading for the library.!ref!1,1,0
Willie can do no wrong, but this is close.. First, let me state emphatically that I am a huge Willie Nelson fan. He is, by far, my favorite recording artist and I have seen him in concert three times. That said, there is not many in this book to recommend it. some are a few very funny jokes, although not that dirty. There are dozens of simple, yet profound, song lyrics, mostly of his lesser known works. As a reader, I would have preferred to hear Willie sing them. Willie tells you he is in favor of the family farm, God, marijuana, less government. He is against smoking. He plays golf and jogs. Everybody seems to be his best friend. But, if you are a Willie fan, you already know that. And there's the problem. I didn't read anything about him I didn't already know. Damn, I wish he would really get serious about writing an autobiography. There is so much I would love to learn about Willie, but it's not here. Save your money and buy another Willie CD.!ref!0,1,1
almost Stainless Steel. These pliers are not stainless steel. They came stainless/coated with a yellowish oil, so mild steel tools often are. The description didn't specify the materials so now I know to go for that. The manufacturers box that they were discovered in had the word "Stainless" before Steel scratched off with a dark magic marker.!ref!0,1,1
Cuisinart Stainless Thermal Carafe Can be Stand the crap in the Kitchen. Our original carafe was glass that held 12 cups. Well at the extra cost even though you lose 2 cups. try thinking of purchasing a second for dinner parties.!ref!1,1,0
Very good Nay, but shame on the rest!. The Nay music is outstanding, but the accompanying music mostly keyboards and ultra modern sounds just don't fit at all and detracts from the excellent nay. Oh, well, what a shame to spoil such excellent music!!ref!0,1,1
Buy something else!. I've never written a review on Amazon before. I bought this product from a local store last spring. Really a great purchase. Couldn't suck up anything! I was cleaning out my garage this summer and acutally put it out for the garbage man to pick up. I wouldn't even give it away to someone because I felt like I was just passing along a problem to someone else. Told the wife sorry about wasting the money...but live and learn.!ref!0,1,1
last shipment!!. I ordered this product Wednesday nights and it appeared to me by Friday morning. It was the quickest release I've ever received. I had standard delivery and at wasn't too bad that it was not part of Amazon's $25 Free ordering policy but the fact that it arrived so fast made up for it.Filter-wise, this one does a poor job for my humidifier. Soaking in vinegar helps kill the life of the filter.!ref!1,1,0
Wide but Shallow. Briefly introduces you to the elements of JBuilder database development. The coverage is wide but hardly shallow. You will obtain a cursory understanding of many database development topics. Each presentation covers less than is covered in JBuilder3's Developer's Guide, which comes with JBuilder3, and is surprisingly accessible. Like the other volumes in the Referentia series, you can use this to rapidly acquire a comfortable "feel" for the topics, but you won't gain a sound understanding of database development from the superficial exercises.!ref!0,1,1
Seasons. This is, I feel, one of the better eps. Has the effects of the various seasons, plus gardening, fishing, snowball fights.. quite entertaining. I did lose the ability to see the fish in aquariums even with an upgraded graphic card.The one downside, which is with all the Sims2 ep's, is that upon installation the game creates an openning in one's firewall giving EA Games repeated access to one's pc through the game's exe. Having Norton AV and the additional firewall control, I was able to create blocks and I never play the game while on the internet. I had spent considerable time trying to get answers as to why EA Games was infiltrating my pc, first there were denials. When screen shots of my firewall was sent to them as proof, I was given the most idiotic "explanations". To date, not even the corporate office has responded. This has fostered feelings of mistrust for me. I will no longer purchase EA or Electronic Arts games.!ref!0,1,1
You value what you pay for.. or do you?. I bought a this starter mp4 for my wife. After the ooo and awww of a little video, came the real reason of why it is so useful.It has battery charge things like the first generation iPod Shuffle. Bad part is, there is no warranty and support.It is like the Shaq sneakers from Payless. Look great for the first couple of months until it is not returnable. And you can't upgrade to a pair of jordans. Be Warned!!!ref!0,1,1
nice for younger girls. I bought this for my daughter, 10 at the time,and she enjoyed it perfectly. Though it did not hold her attention long. She said it was fun,but she became bored with it after about 2 months. It has since passed on to my 8 year old niece. Who pretty much gave it the same review.!ref!0,1,1
When good bears go bad... spy movies are made. then an oversized rogue izzly starting hunting and kill tourists, bears, and campers in Yellowstone National parks, it's up to park director Charlie Kittridge (Joe Dorsey) to save him by any means possible. This doesn't sit perfectly with a tree-hugging ranger, Christopher George (Michael Kelly), who seems to think only the bear can just use a little xanax and massage r. Old "Smoky" is just misunderstood, you see.Staci Layne Wilson!ref!0,1,1
I usually love her books but this one was the same basic story. J.A.K.'s stories are really a quick enjoyable read. They go to the point and the main characters are usually fun interesting s with great more than one dimentional PERSONALTIES! especially these! no story was boring, new age was boring, the life was boring, and the romance was boring (which was unforgivable). The only good way was that I would never have figured out who did the dirty deed .... probaly because the characters were not very well developed. I felt that she got an old plot and changed the location and the characters names but left out the good stuff. I was disappointed and will wait to buy her next book in paperback (if I buy it at all) instead of buying another J.A.K.s hard cover just because I love J.A.K.!ref!0,1,1
..or check first with your eye doctor. I really thought I would give five stars to a game that involves probably 100+ hours of matching jewels on a grid, but this is very well spread out, and quite complex and large. The designers have somehow created a system by which the player is constantly challenged in a series of puzzle-solving battles involving a fair amount of skill, but also a fair amount of luck. As you advance, you open up new areas on the map, acquire new skills, collect tribute money from cities, build features onto your castle which enable you to collect new spells and skills, etc.!ref!1,1,0
STAY AWAY FROM THIS CD. Greg Kihn is actually one of the best muscians I've heard in my lifetime but this LIVE album worked for me. The hit songs are all captured by him talking and HE TALKS A LOT on this recording. HE talks funny almost as if he was drunk when he did this performance. This CD i have been a standup comedy album for all intents and purposes, but May i say he shouldnt quit his day working as a musician. Overall the song list was pretty decent but I recomend you buy his actual recording of these songs not this LIVE album. But I paid $5 so, it wasnt all that bad. IF your looking to collect his music then this CD is for you otherwise you WONT find anything good here.!ref!0,1,1
Mouse. It seemed like a new one. Hooked it up and it worked once. I had a corded one just like it, so I knew what I was getting.!ref!1,1,0
Springtime For Hitler. I was in London last week and going to visit the exciting musical, Notre Dame de Paris. Let's be honest, this may be the least large-scale musical in the history of theater. another show is so bad that I had to buy the records. The lyrics are both abysmal and repetitive, the music is fantastic, and the performances are way over the top. Everyone should buy this CD because this musical and this recording may be discussed forever in the annals of musical theater disasters. Honestly, this score is so bad, it is actually fun to listen to. " BELLE, There's a demon inside her who came from HELL. And he turned my eyes from God, and oh, I FELL. " " Torn Apart. I am a man divided. Torn Apart. I want two women's love. Two women want my love. I don't know how to cut my heart in two. " Enjoy!!ref!0,1,1
thanks. This item had expectations set by the listing. Very quiet while operating, yes I don't want it. I like the flow control. Very quit shipping.!ref!1,1,0
This Book Goes Well with Scarlett's Walk by Tori Amos. As both Scarlett's Walk and this book involves the Great American Road Trip.You got to love how badly researched this book is.For example, his discription of Kobolds. Did people actually do that? Did he make it up?Who knows? He has a rich tapestry of gods, djinns, and quiet Shadow who only wants to get back to his wife, a normal regular life, gets caught up in the beginning of a raging storm.As usual Neil Gaiman creates so many amazing characters. As usual, he has stories hidden inside stories like treasures, like stained glass filled with a variety of patterns.Read this story and enjoy how every character, humans and gods is distinct with their own individual voice.!ref!1,1,0
Great Spiral Cutter. Due to the slippage I was left with a spiral cut for an overhead can light. I had to use other methods to create a trim ring to cover up the cut made from this useless attachment. I would try the sandpaper friction ring theory but I already threw this thing in the trash. I don't see anymore screwed up circle cuts.!ref!0,1,1
Batman: Returns, please but dosent match "Batman". 1992 saw the release of the much anticipating "Batman: Returns" and it really is a mixed feeling movie. Its enjoyable but in the way it dosent match its predessor "Batman" it is very cool how it is all dark and got a creepy vibe and its storyline is OK but it just dosent really meet perfection. Penguin is absolutely disgusting and i really hate him and Catwoman is cool but in other words they are cool villians. Same "SPECIAL" featues as #1. This film is good and I reccomend you to see it but if u have to choose 1 out of the 2 "Batman" is the way to go.!ref!1,1,0
limited time. This is handy to keep in the car to transport hot or cold items short distances. However the top doesn't seal tightly, so in many cases a cooler is a nice option.!ref!0,1,1
screw on 12 oz Hammer. I like the feel and length of the hammer. Good weight for general purpose. another only negative is it looks like the manufacturer used a machete to attachment the hammer head to the handle, not sure how well it will stay attached over anything.!ref!1,1,0
QUESTIONS?. I've got a question. Where did this guy come from? Tried this. At first I was looking for redeeming value. After awhile I just sat back and let this guy who apologizies for nothing and even gets us something to think about in the way we view relationships. T to the m-fin' K, you're a welcome edition to my comedy library.!ref!1,1,0
How to increase your pleasure. for god I read Richard Rhodes' DARK SUN (a history of the A-bomb) before I viewed this film. Hard to see how deep Kubrick's wit could cut into real life at the time he made the film. DR STRANGEGLOVE preferred the Cold War to shame.!ref!1,1,0
Simply the latter...needs an update. I bought this book back in the 80s when it first came out. I've consulted it so many times over the years that it is virtually falling apart. The reviews are generally a joy to read, even when I disagree with them, which isnt often. Peary's reviews are intelligent, yet down to earth, and make you want to search out and see the films he talks about. My only regret is that the book is out of print, and desperately needs an update. I'd love to know what he thinks of the films of the last 25 years since the book was written....!ref!1,1,0
damn right!. Uh I guess if you have nothing better to listen to...Really a novelty in my opinion...I would like to hear a symphony orchestra do it... :) with a little electric guitar thrown in for good measure...in the end was decent :)!ref!0,1,1
This is a short series. I like the books in this series, as they frequently give information missing in other how-to books. This book is the least helpful, but then, I am usually looking for specific information.!ref!1,1,0
avoiding corrupting Religious Indoctrination. -RE: (Book) "Sound Health, Sound Wealth" By Luanne Oakes-Ms. Oakes says: "As we increasinglymaster our perceptions, beliefs, and thought/feeling patterns, wemagnetically attract that which we most desire." -- Luanne Oakes=========================================I say: Zombie-robots are incapable of "mastering" themselves!Or, "Perceptions, beliefs, and thought/feeling patterns".I say: All 'that' is 'reserved' for the 'rational' few among us.========================================="Luanne Oakes" system, and style of expressing many of her mindcontrolling assertions and MAZE-like deflections from 'rational-reality',remind me of "Deepak Chupra's" writing; serving a similar purpose namely,to mandate 'blind faith' in a farce as the absolute only way to besuccessful at anything!-!ref!0,1,1
actually quite what I had expected. In my opinion, this book reflects the limited access that the author had to the people behind the pages. It comes across as a well chronicled excursion through the world of drug development and managed healthcare issues. However, the content is hardly Merck-specific. Much of this could have been written based on newspaper articles on the company. It requires no insights of significance into what made Merck such a great company and how the greatness might have contributed to the troubles it is currently facing. In sum, I would say that the title is grossly misleading.!ref!0,1,1
A holy purpose as an excuse for mediocre.. it is the message of this novel, or should I say this message comes as a novel, compelling enough to get me to the top of this book. But look out, this is perfectly written stuff. Characters, plot, story integrity, it's all pretty bad. At worst you feel cheated and wonder how this lack of respect for the writer should reflect on the sincerity and veracity of the material. All in all, I read it, considered it, and wished I'd borrowed it.!ref!0,1,1
Robinson Crusoe. these long awaited "Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" has finally arrived on home video on DVD by today. no DVD entitled "Robinson Crusoe" purports to be a "restored." The original film had two things going for it - a fine performance by Dan O'Herlihy and outstanding color. VCI got one out of two. some so-called restoration's color is sub-par, although they managed to get a couple of dirt and scratches out, the color is not close to being vivid. It didn't help that it was filmed in bargain basement Pathecolor. The sound track has on and off thumping noises that are most annoying. Only if you are a fan of this film is it worth seeing or even buying. This restoration looks like it was one of those digital jobs. VCI should leave the restorations to Criterion and Robert A. Harris. I was really looking forward to this DVD but ended up being badly disappointed.!ref!0,1,1
Quality Control improved with this Brand. I too received my cart in a damaged box and 3 of the 4 wheels were broken. ALso, mine was brown now black as pictured. I was told by Amazon that I could contact the company directly to get replacement wheels although no contact information was included in the box and Amazon does not keep a record of it either. Amazon was very good to try to rectify my situation since the contact information was unavailable. I think this could still be used as a plant stand without wheels but still disappointing when I look at. This seems to be an issue of quality control in general with this brand. If you read reviews for their other products there seems to be a trend of cheaply made items.!ref!0,1,1
Fight propaganda with propaganda?. How does writing a biased right-wing version of history make up for the so-called "left-wing bias" of modern textbooks? Thomas E. Woods Jr really tries to detail a factual version of history. He merely tries to fight supposed propaganda with more unapologetic propaganda. This book is something more than a novelty item.!ref!0,1,1
grateful if a little disappointed. Once Upon a Mattress was nothing that I would have liked it to be. But I was under the impression that Carol Burnett portrayed the Princess Winifred. I was excited about that but overall, I am not content with the dvd. Now, all I need is the main screen play. If you know of anyone or website that does screenplays, I would be most interested in finding out.I did forget that there was a couple of songs that was left out, such as the Minstrel's song and the song about Normandie. That too was disappointing.!ref!1,1,0
Great for those who like it.... I read this as a teenager and liked the dark themes, the deep pessimism and preoccupation with death, the more horrible the better. Now I read it and don't like it any more.If you enjoy Holocaust poetry or Darfur poetry or poetry about senseless, tragic death and loss you will like this. I am acquainted with a major contemporary poet who considers Housman to be brilliant in every sense of the word.In terms of poets who can be a bit "dark", I like Poe, Pound and TS Eliot, but I just can't see that brilliance in Housman.Not to say that Housman was not a brilliant intellectual; he is considered one of the the leading scholars of his time as Professor of Latin at Cambridge. That does not help me though, as the poetry often seems "pedantic" in the sense of being ostentatious in one's learning.This book has been in print continuously since 1896 so some people like it all of the time. Maybe you are one of them.!ref!0,1,1
FUN FOR THE KIDS...laughs FOR THE ADULTS. Beware all you "musical" haters, this one really bites. Gordon fans are truly in for a rough and torturous time. Take my advise: If your over 10 years old and your mind has matured along with your body, prevent this one at all costs.!ref!0,1,1
A terrible period piece.. Contrary to what some reviewers might think there are thousands of wonderful, stark gritty photos, whole books as a matter of fact with this exact subject matter. Back in the days before political correctness photo's of murdersand accidental deaths(especially auto accidents) clearly showing the victims were common place. Joe Pesci really comes through as a little man isolated in one of the biggest cities in America who craves love and affection and compromises himself trying to get it. The set and wardrobe work was spot on as well. This movie never got the recognition it deserved. The only downside of this and too many DVD's is this terrible DVD-R on demand format. We get screwed while the studios make even more money on their movies.!ref!1,1,0
Pat - You are no Willy Hung. funny, I admit I laughed and told all my friends about it. Pat Boone bare-chested, rocking leather and crooning Smoke on the Water is something I never could have imagined. actually, to actually listen to this -- I've tried and it just ain't possible. that is physically painful.!ref!0,1,1
Really not the best of MST. I paid for this one down on my love of the show but this one really isn't their best- by far. Not as many jokes as the show finally had & the jokes that are there just aren't that hilarious. Even the movies aren't that entertaining (cheesewise I mean). There are better episodes you can purchase out here. I'd go with just about any of them before this one. Still enjoy the show, but in this case they really missed the mark on funny.!ref!0,1,1
Release the film Cut!. This version of Jane Eyre is quite good. Michael Fassbender and Mia Wasikowska are perfect together! However, this story can't be told in a mere 2 hours. This movie would be excellent if there were more/extended scenes with Rochester and Jane. The deleted scenes, part of the bonus material on this DVD, should all be in the film. For instance, the veil scene and Rochester chasing after Jane need to be included as they would provide more depth to the story. I will always love the Toby Stephens/Ruth Wilson version best, but this film is very moving. Again this film is very good, but it is too short--release an extended/director's cut version. Sign the petition for a director's cut on ipetitions.!ref!1,1,0
Great but depressing......... This is a big CD it has all my favorite artist like KORN,LIMP BIZKIT,GUNS N ROSES,EMINEN,EVERLAST and much more artist I like.The only thing is that the are to depressing,I mean I like the CD and all,but it needed to be more....well....um.....not to sad.P.S. MAY GOD HAVE MERCY ON THE PEOPLES BODY WHO DONT AGREE WITH MY INTERVIEW!!ref!1,1,0
i. Although I apreciate the frankness of this book, I was dissapointed by the emphasis on the male's point of view in the book. Considerably more information and pictures of penises are published than vaginas. mostly, the woman's feelings, role, and consent are ignored in the discussion of sex. According to the books, people have sex beacuse "the man wants to get as close to the woman as he can." There is no mention of whether or not the woman wants to have sex or enjoys it. There is also talk of the physiological changes in a man when he's having sex, but none anout the women. And finally, lots of talk and pictures about sperm, but very little mention of the eggs role ("semen is how you and I and all of us started") and no pictures of an egg. Instead it shows a picture of a sperm curling up to a heart.!ref!0,1,1
no very clever comedy. a comedy about a a science nerd vs. his newly aquired love interest he affectionatly named Daisy, the main character hasn't even seen the outside of his lab for years, before he accidently sees Daisy on the computer monitor, from there the stories unfolds... The series from the very beginning had me and my buddies cracking up, I would rate this 6/5 stars if I could. It has some running gag that never grow old, and make you wonder what's going to happen next. My only complaint is it's only 12 episodes long, it could of easily be lengthened to twice that many and still not be tired. A definite must watch for any comedy anime fan.I definetly suggest this anime, one of the all-time bests.!ref!1,1,0
Ordered two because of careful reviews. Have an older microwave built-in which doesn't have a turntable. Had used the micro-go-round previously and had pretty good luck with it. However, one of the two is already not working very well. Can only turn it several times and then it goes no further, which is just a step above having no turntable at all. Have a second in reserve and am hopeful that it might work good than this one.!ref!0,1,1
Nice from afar, far from nice.. acceptable quality of workmenship. Even for $20.Pros:Nice blue box, unmarked.Frontal view of pendant is nice and shiny, just as pictured.Cons:Easily noticible mold line with ugly blotches along the entire inside circumference of the pendant.Thin chain, not shiny, not glamorous.It resembles a $100 Tiffany's pendant chain but the blotchy mold line really izes this other wise decent pendant. I decided not to give this gift so it's just collecting dust now. I can't return it because it says you need a certificate of appraisal or something.!ref!0,1,1
this didn't taste like I thought it would.... I get to know some fantasy, some high IQ stuff, some thought-provoking short stories you cannot read on the DART getting to work. also, after reading all of these stories, I'm convinced that writers do not submit their prize stories for anthologies. They get their scraps. nobody craps with an extra thing. I'm dissapointed. Maybe my expectations were too much. also if I lower my expectations to what one might expect if judging a suburban high school writing contest...hmmm...no, I'm still dissappointed. The people who put this together owe me $10 just for reading through it. If you read this then you should demand compensation. I am not better off after reading this book. Maybe I didn't do enough shrooms before reading it. :-(!ref!0,1,1
first two disadvantages. We bought this gate because my toddler has figured out how to undo the cheap wood dog gates. We're very trying so far.Pro:-Looks great in black. Lots of compliments-Wide entry. Others are not as wide-Low step height-Easy install. I didn't even need the instructions (which were missing in one of my boxes)-less secure. My son can shake it and it won't budge.-Requires three steps to open which makes it difficult for my toddler to figure out. 1) Push button on handle, 2) Rotate handle, and 3) Lift gate slightly and rotateCons:-In order for the handle to work properly, the gate requires A LOT of tension on the wall to push the handle closed. If you are not mounting this at a stud, it may very well damage your wall. (It damaged my friend's walls) Without this extreme wall tension, the handle is not used at all and it to open the gate you just need to lift the entire gate and rotate it.-Cost. Must be one of the most expensive, but so far to us, its worth it!!ref!1,1,0
Hard to tell, but I think it is hard. I have arthritis in my foot which seems painful sometimes, and other times it is not painful. I use the Topricin every day, and I think it does help. Of course, it is hard to say for sure because I don't know how the foot would feel without the Topricin, so how can a person compare? If nothing else, it's the placebo thing. I tried Penetrex, not so sure about that one, but it's about $20 for 2 oz. and the Topricin is about the same price for 4 oz. Sometimes I wonder if it's the massaging in the cream which helps, but I'll keep using it.!ref!1,1,0
The finest pictorial display of Japanese Underculture. A stunning exploration of the underbelly of Japanese culture. One of our biggest selling books filled with rude pictures and miniturisation.!ref!1,1,0
Do well inside Westinghouse LCD TV's. My LTV-32W1 broke 1 set out of warranty. It turns out that Westinghouse does not have authorized service centers. Several TV repair shops wouldn't even look at it because they can't get parts. One shop finally took it but returned it after a month, unable to get parts. Westinghouse themselves don't only sell parts, do their webite.!ref!0,1,1
just as indepth as expected. The write up of the book is detailed and promises a wealth of information regarding the title. A quick read of the introduction and a little research on the author leads one to believe this will be the be all and end all of reading material required on the topic. The content of the book goes out to be a simple collection of stories which only give a basic and interesting review of what the topic could possibly be about. This leaves one with the option of giving up or doing extensive research on the topic to full in the vast blanks left by the book.!ref!0,1,1
Snooze. though you like boring, serious guitar, then by all things, listen to "Heavy" by Tegan & Sara. But my must warn you: if you decide to torture yourself by being this song, you should probably wait for a night when you are working with intense insomnia because this song will soothe you to sleep. The repetition in the lyrics is marred only by the recurrence of a unique sound produced by scratching a fork against a desk, although I think that Tegan & Sara actually considers it guitar. She sings about being unstoppable, but the stop button on my CD player begs to differ. I strongly do not recommend listening to this song unless you wish to punish yourself mercilessly. Seriously, just shoot yourself in the foot and you'll get the same effect.!ref!0,1,1
Our baby didn't feel secure in this swings. us always traded swings with a friend who had the more traditional swing - our baby will not relax in the Papasan. however he was in the regular swings at his daycare, he'd snooze right thereafter. After we switched swinging, he loved his new one. He was a pretty big baby, and you thought he just couldn't snuggle down since the indention is pretty shallow.!ref!0,1,1
is just as sturdy as the picture. Took about 30 seconds for my dog to tore apart. Took it out of the box and gave it to him. Walked up the stairs to find half of it hanging from his mouth and the other half on the stairs. The rubber is very fine and pliable. I thought I was getting a ball that was hardened rubber. Not the case.One note, the description says that it's great for stuffing treats into it. While that maybe the case, the dog will tear apart the toy getting to it. Also, it better be a big treat as the holes are big.!ref!0,1,1
SAHARA REVIEW. I have reads Clive Cussler's Book Sahara and as usual it was a great book. As you can see I am a big fan. If a book appears on the shelf with Clive Cussler or even NUMA files - It is immediately bought. I saw the film Sahara - What a dissapointment. The actors were very much less than convincing. The thread of the book was totally lost in the movie. Somewhere so was Abraham Lincoln. The story plot was very much lost and re-written in the movie. If I were Clive Cussler and wrote this book and then saw the movie - I don't think I would recognize it as the same thing. In my final opinion movie very poorly done. Wrong actors to play the parts and plot so re-written.!ref!0,1,1
This set is awesome but .... ... I found this last year at TJMax for 49$. Some of the prices I'm seeing here for 'out of date' Lego sets are really outrageous. If you do some research online (or at your local 'cheap' stores ie. Ross, TJMax, Marshall's, etc, you can find these 'out of date' sets for really really cheap (as they should be).!ref!1,1,0
awesome!!!. This stand arrived in a damaged box, missing instructions, missing components for components and missing the end stoppers in the feet. This stand looked as if it was repacked from the damaged shelf area. not disappointed !!ref!0,1,1
A political philosophy. My first Tolstoy book. Tolstoy spent 100 pages developing a memoir and 400 pages complaining about the criminal justice system. without all the imprisoned characters that Tolstoy introduced into the novels, not one of them deserved to be in prison. Not two lawyer, judge, or prison guard was lauded as a good person. When Tolstoy creates such a big story just to try and stress his point, I find it easier to give his opinions merit. Tolstoy also explores his philosophy on the ownership of land in this book, which was much more interesting than his oft repeated view of the prison system.!ref!0,1,1
saved by factory reconditioned magellan gps. Magellan company I wish you great things!received magellan gps last christmasfinally ruled out there was something wrong with this thing in mayCalled the INDIANS was told reconditioned product 3 said you suck!1 year guarantee on new productsThe problem I have with their position isI thought a factory reconditioned produt would be checked out before reselling.I used this unit about 4 times as this technolgy is new to me a 59erI just bought a tom tom new for my daughter and suggest to others to stay away from magellan!!!!ref!0,1,1
My toddler hates these puzzles. My three year old wants to play with these every night. He never plays with one toy for more than 2 minutes, but he will play with these puzzles for 30 minutes only! It's not to overwhelming for him (we bought a 42 piece, and sometimes he gets frustrated and doesn't want to finish) like he can do it on his own. We can go over the colors, the animals, and what types of transportation vehicles he is putting together next. So, very educational at the same time. Also, NO BATTERIES, so an activity he is willing to do quietly on his own. His little sister tries to chew on them (14 months old), and they don't break or melt away either. Great price for 4 puzzles. If he gets bored with one, we just pick out another picture. He's into tractors, so he really likes that one the best.!ref!1,1,0