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I love music.. just NOT THIS!
I am and will always be a music lover.. thats why I DO NOT love this.. it is NOT MUSIC.. just noise with a singer that GARBELS her way trough the songs.. I really gota say, maybe she should learn more notes that just 1! | 0negative
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A book dazzling with prose and mind-shattering knowledge!
"Cruelty is a mystery, and the waste of pain" (p.7). That is just one wonderful quote out of many that make up the bulk of Annie Dillard's Pulitzer winning Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. The book's themes are a combination, an amalgam, of natuure, science, philosophy, theology and mysticism. What is God's relationship to man? What is man's relationship to God? Although there are a lot of Christian elements imbued in (PTC), Dillard has a mystical view of life and creation as well -- a direct, unmeditated experience of the presence of God. In (PTC), nature, more often than not, is the stimulus that inspires the mystical union. The book has a permeating aura of panentheism to it, meaning, the natural world is contained within God but sees God extending beyond the natural world. God is both immanent and transcendent, both within the natural world and beyond it. Dillard uses the natural world, the insects, the minute organisms and animals of Tinker Creek and Tinker Mountain to try to answer a far greater question regarding humanity: how does the creation and destruction in the natural world relate to the human world? What is God's role in that? The themes are so complex but yet startlingly simple.God is the Creator of both horror and beauty. It is in both the former and latter where the human understanding comes to play; it is where the 'lesson' lies, if you will. (PTC) is a book that needs to be read more than once in order to fully comprehend it. The reader has to wait and digest what is being offered, as in (p. 258): "It is merely the slow cessation of the will's sprints and the intellect's chatter: it is waiting like a hollow bell with stilled tongue. Fuge, tace, quiesce. The waiting itself is the thing. That is so true about almost everything in life. | 1positive
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A Clash of Kings
This is a great book if you enjoy fantasy novels. It is rich in detail and story lines. I had to read the whole series so I could get to the end. It was money well spent. | 1positive
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Broken Frame (Like Others) - No Customer Service from Pearhead
The foam worked pretty well, although it doesn't dry flat, it curls up at the corners and never gets hard.The bigger problem is that the frame came in three piece; the one side with the horizontal piece and vertical piece attached... then a horizontal piece, then a vertical piece. I thought it must be like this so I emailed Pearhead, asking about it. No response. Guess not.Look at the other reviews, this broken frame is a recurring problem that I didn't listen to. I had to use 'Gorilla Glue' to hold the pieces together, further complicating the process. This thing is cheap and no way worth the money. I'm glad I had a back-up plan, going to Michael's and getting some of that clay you bake, worked PERFECTLY and isn't 'bendable' like this stuff. It's set forever, won't damage. Just find yourself a shadowbox type of frame, it's the same thing - seriously. | 0negative
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Gun Belt
I like this belt OK. It looks good. But I needed it to help support carry of a 1911. It is not a bad belt, it is just not thick or firm enough to carry something heavy. Not good for the purpose for which I bought it. | 0negative
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Don't read TCP/IP, Just use the Questions
I took the test and passed, but with little help from the book. The TCP/IP charts are all wrong, and the book is very cursory at best. If you want to pass and be successful at your job, read the Cisco Press book and use it as reference. Buy this one for the questions, only. (Todd Lammle should know the test questions; he took the test 6 times.) Then burn it. | 0negative
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Hilarious book with great insight
At first I thought this book had a pretty slow pace to it, but once I got beyond Heller's style, I found it to be a very humorous and entertaining depiction-or mockery-of our country's military, and of the way people in general tend to think. It has a lot of good insight into the decisions we, as humans, tend to make, and of the effects our constant need for approval will have on our lives. Great book...I haven't laughed so hard in a long time! | 1positive
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Great Hendrix Performance, very little else to see
I finally went out and brought this DVD having seen the concert performance on a collectors DVD I was curious to see what the rest of the movie was like.I can say I am not impressed with Pat Hartley in this film and the total lack of direction and story to this so called movie.The only thing I enjoyed id Jimi's brief chat with some of the cast and his brilliant concert (all 17 minutes) that Jimi Hendrix contributed to this film.It is a somewhat historic film as some reviewers have pointed out but for me it really is just a poorly made film made by some space cadets. | 0negative
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The Great Gastby
This is one of those novels that you have to read to the very last page to really enjoy it. It is a very simple story in terms of plot, but it's a very complex game of riddle as for its protagonist. There is, in my opinion, a subtle game between what's obvious and superficial and what's hidden and more deep, that's were the novel caught me.I'm a bit surprise that so many reviewers define the characters as to be shallow. Sure, most of them are maybe one-dimensional, but that again plays with Gatsby being so complicated. Because this is the essence of the book as I see it: Gatsby might be a superficial man in his ways and his attitudes, still he feels there's something more deep and worthwhile in life and he thinks he found it in Daisy. And so he pursues his dream to grasp that deeper, most important of thing with what means he has. Which are shallow things, the things he has around him, which dwell in his world and people around him consider valuable.This is what I liked in this novel. Both Gatsby and Carraway feel there is more to life than what they see around them, but unfortunately our means to achieve that deepness - that happiness, if you will - are inadequate, most of the time. | 1positive
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Laugh out loud funny
I gave this to one of my bridesmaids and she said that it was truly funny and she enjoyed reading it. She has gotten a lot of tips from it and all in all I'd have to say she's been a big help in the wedding party. I would recommend this book to others. | 1positive
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Awesome Pitcher
We love this pitcher. It is a bit heavy but the looks is what counts. It is comfortable to pour and very balanced. | 1positive
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Bent on first use
The wheels bent after the first use by my wife. She weighs 109lbs, so the weight limit must be lower for this product. seems like we may be able to straighten out with a few hits of the hammer. | 0negative
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All Real Men Want....
....is a woman on her hands and knees (the better to spank her when she misbehaves and gets out of line) and this book delivers.It teaches women to acknowledge that they need to let men know that we're more intelligent, more capable and stronger in every way.Yeah guys, keep 'em barefoot and pregnant 'cause we're their lords and masters; never let them forget that! | 1positive
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Childhood memories
I adore this poem, my grandfather would read this story to me when I was a child no matter how many times I asked. My grandfather is gone now but when I read this it takes me back again. | 1positive
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Michelin Red Guide 2005 France
The Michelin Guides are absolutely invaluable - especially for connoisseurs of good food and wine. The guide is easy to use and provides a miriad of useful information on hotels, restaurants, places of interest, etc. I wouldn't travel to France without it. | 0negative
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I was a Clancy fan until this came along.
I have read all of the Clancy novels until now. I waited eagerly for each of them. Then this one came along. I will wait for reviews before picking up another.Maybe he has forgotten how to write. Or this could just be ghosted ... | 0negative
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Thank you LKH!
For writing this book. Now I can let go of you and Anita. Silly me. But some of you are right. I should have known better. I should have stop reading this dreadful series after NIC. You are absolutely right. I had to learn my lesson the hard way. I had to be all thick-headed about it and spend more hard earned money only to be disappointed yet again.But first, let me tell you how I learned my lesson. I was so disappointed with ID that I almost said, "that's it! No more LKH for me!" But then, Micah came out and the series had a glimmer of hope. I still thought the sex scene in Micah was boring, stale and too darn long, but it had promise of a brighter day for the ABVH.So when DM came out, I rejoiced. I started reading it, and my heart sank. Not only did I have to get a constant barrage of high-brow beatdowns from LKH's hypocritical morals via her guise of Anita, but I also felt that LKH used this book to "attack" her more critical fans. And as far as "unprofessional" goes. this debacle takes the cake.That whole scene with Ronnie left a bitter taste in my mouth, but yet...like the hard-headed solider I am, I trudged on.The Chicago mobster vampire who bi...seemed to be a page taken out of D.N. Simmons novels, at least, that's what I thought when he was introduced, but then I realized that Darian would never by the punk that "Auggie" was and I felt better about that. We all know how LKH slipped in "Clay" from Kelly Armstrongs series and I didn`t want to see the same thing happen to another awesome character.I was so intrigued by the vampire ballet, but that seemed almost like a page out of Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire. I started to wonder where has LKH "original" ideas gone. Then a sex scene came...a whole bunch of them. It was then, I knew the answer to my own question.LKH, I used to LOVE the way you wrote your books! Such character just bursting from the pages and brightening your day. But now, you hate to see them show their face because you know for the remainder of the novel, you'll see more of their privates than anything else.I wanted to like this book, I really did. I even read it twice and felt ever worse the second time around. The dialogue is stilted and repetitive, the issues haven't been advancing whatsoever.The best thing about this book was that Anita seemed more willing to be a [...] than before and LKH did attempt a [...] scene, which for all intent and purposes, was rather stale too.I also think that fans who still enjoy the series shouldn't attack those of us who are saying "goodbye". We aren't attacking you for hanging on. It all seems a bit childish to insult other people just because they don't agree with you.But don't you worry. No, don't worry. My lesson is learned and I've moved on to better authors such as D.N. Simmons, Jim Butcher and Charlaine Harris. So, you won't have to hear from me ever again. Smile. | 0negative
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A bit dissatisfying.
I found this book to be dissatisfying. Joseph Campbell speaks of the Hero Cycle involving many things, such as a dismemberment or crucifixion being associated with the threshold crossing. As the trio enters the volcano, there is nothing horrendous about their passage. There is no "elixir theft," although Arne Saknusemm's dagger could have fit the bill. Lastly, there is no real character development. You have the clash and tension between Harry and the Professor: young-old, scientist-novice, driven-reluctant. But there is not enough to drive the story, and no enchantment.There are some mythic elements, but they seem a bit haphazard. They exit the earth, the "belly of the whale," by way of a torrent and lava, the Masonic fire and water trial. IT pushes them out and up, in a mock rebirth. Then they land in paradisiacal Italy, contrasting with cold and dead Iceland. This is the motif of a "sacred grove," but it is never utilized fully.Furthermore, there are some structural problems. Specially, Verne has two backtracks. The first is in Chapter 18, when they take the wrong road, and then Chapter 33, with the storm blowing the raft back to the starting point. Aesthetically, this is wonderful parallelism, but by the time you get to the discovery and the back track, you feel cheated. All the reading you have done up to that point was pointless.The ending is rushed, and the denouement seems like a slipknot at times. I would have preferred a bit drawn out enduing and the possibility of a sequel. After all, who is Arne Saknusemm, and is there more to mysterious and even Christic figure? He is a Buddha, an enlightened one who leads the way for other to follow as they go through the underworld that is middle earth.It is Verne's second book, so he is still in the process of becoming "Verne" or the icon we have depicted in "Back To The Future III." Despite my criticism, you do see the wonderful characters and Technicolor and three-dimensional scientists at work. They are not the flat logic boxes or computing machines, like Sherlock Holmes, or the campy "Professor" cutout character on bad TV programming.Vern can spin a yarn, and mix enough technical scientific detail to make it believable. I am not familiar with Verne's scientific background, but he understands that science is merely part of the backdrop to any science fiction story.Leonard Nemoy's afterward in the Signature Books Edition (0451528964) is worth reading. He does an analysis between the father-son relationship of Harry and th Professor. He caught things that I had missed, in my frustration of the backtracking problems. Read after reading the text. | 0negative
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Not worth it
It doesn't taste or smell like Grand Marnier I was very disappointed. I would rather have my chapstick in cherry flavor. Atleast It has a taste. | 0negative
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Wise, Useful and All Too Relevant Book
Although the book is about Reincarnation, it is just as much about how to live a good life in the first place - so that you have a fortunate rebirth or go on to that better place. I have a feeling that I'm going to be referring back to it as much as I do The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva or the Book of Proverbs in the Bible. | 1positive
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Once you start playing, you will be hooked.
This game has to be one of the best rpg games out there.Go through this game with up to six people on your team. Each player has their own unique skills to offer the team. The game play will have you on many different quest at the same time. Fight against ogres, dragons, wizards, and much more. A must have for any gamer. | 1positive
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Hilarious Reference!
Great information with a sense of humor. Found to be a great addition to other, drier, books. Just purchased as a gift for my sister. | 1positive
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How to fight yourself
I've read the book and seen the movie. The book is much better.As usual, Brad Pitt gives an exceptional performance as Edward Norton's make believe other half. What starts out as a simple meeting on a plane, ends up as a full blown 'club' where the characters basically beat the hell out of each other. After a while, you start seeing people popping up all over the city with bandages on them but it must all be kept a secret. As the fighting dies down, the 'gang' start to dabble in more dangerous ventures. All living in 'Tylers' house, they hang around making plans for their next plot. This is an excellent movie and book. Very entertaining and although the ending was a little disappointing to me (shooting one's head up the side works wonders), I still fully recommend it. | 1positive
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I did not receive the book
I did not receive the bookit will be the last time I buy any thing through amazon | 0negative
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Hanging Up
Bad connection. Meg Ryan, Diane Keaton, and Lisa Kudrow play three quarreling sisters who live most of their boring lives on their cell phones. This movie was poorly written by Nora Ephron, and BADLY directed by Diane Keaton. All anyone did during the film was fight. The movie goes for cute overeal, but the attempts to be cute miss by a long shot. This film is such a travesty to all dramas. It's just plain BORING. I really was ready to turn it off, but my conscience got the better of me. I'm sorry I watched the rest. I'm so sorry I wasted my money renting this DVD. Thank god I didn't buy it! I agree with all the critics who gave this a negative review. This film, in my opinion was the worst film of 2000. Avoid!Eve (Meg Ryan) has just put her father (Walter Matthau) in a hospital because he is dying. her sisters Georgia (Diane Keaton),who is a celebrity magazine editor, and Maddy (Lisa Kudrow), who is a soap opera star, are no help whatsoever. We go into the sisters' pasts, and see that their father was an alchoholic, and their mother could care less. The worst memory was when their father ruined Eve's son's birthday party. But through true sisterhood, and the spirit of family, the sisters are able to forgive and forget.Overall Grade: F (3+) | 0negative
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Great!!
This is the only way I feed my labrador. I got this when she was 4/5 months and give her all her food via this ball. She would chose to eat her food from this ball instead of a bowl! It's still in great shape but I do have to take it away from her after she is finished with the food or she will use it like a chew toy. Without this she would gobble up her food in seconds, this way it takes her about half an hour to finish her meal. | 1positive
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The Most Focused Sweeney Yet
As one who has been associated with the creators of "Sweeney" on other productions and as a champion of the original production, one still has to admit to the plot problems at the end of the original's second act. This new production effortlessly aviods those traps on the way to the most focused performance of "Sweeney" yet. Featuring two former Sweeneys (Geoarge Hearn as Sweeney and Timothy Nolen as a wonderfully re-conceived Judge Turpin), Patti LuPone making the role of Mrs. Lovett totally her own (no easy proposition with the spectre of Angela Lansbury always nearby) and a wonderfuly talented supporting cast, Director Lonny Price guides this production effortlessly to it's grizzly end. Featuring amazingly thoughtful camerawork which actually advances the plot as opposed to observing it, one gets to know the characters as readily as if this were a fully staged production. Then again--maybe "less" really is "more" in this case. The San Francisco Symphony under Rob Fisher is impeccable. If you value musical theater, if you value Steve Sondheim's supreme contribution to the genre, you must own this version. But go first class---own them all! | 1positive
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He's Done it Again....Another Classic!!!
This is a great album. Kanye always manages to stay fresh and innovative. Whether its the beats or the lyrics, he's up to par. This is by far the best cd I purchased this year. Some of the beats seem to have an international feel to them, but I guess that's part of Kanye's plan to become one of the best rappers worldwide. Some of the treats on the cd are Everything I Am, the Glory, Champion, and Can't Tell Me Nothing. My fav track is the Big Brother track where Kanye goes on to tell how his big brother use to be Big's brother and Dame's brother. Basically Kanye tells how he moved up within the Roc-a-fella record company and how Jay-Z is his mentor. Good track...great album. Pick it up, you won't be disappointed. | 1positive
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great
excellent condition product arrived way before i was told very fast delivery very happy with seller i would definitely order from this seller again | 1positive
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Large Storage Container
I bought 4 of these to hold my Holiday decorations. Little did I realize that they won't stack. The lid is domed. I moved from Germany back to the US and in shipping all the lids cracked and broke. I will never buy unstackable containers again. Lesson learned. | 0negative
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And The Point Was What Now?
I love Small's earlier works, and even some of her more recent books. But I've also thought she should have hung up her writing jock strap the moment Skye's Legacy was conceived. Vixens is an awful ending to an empty and disappointing series. And you know, out of twelve books about Skye and her decendants, Jasmine has a virtually starring role in seven. Whose legacy is it again?Anyway, onto Vixens. The characters were so one-dimensional as to be blown over by a small gust of wind. Nobody had any real values or personality other than "fiery" or "sweet". The complex geneaology at this point in time is so ridiculous which is bad enough, but keeps getting recapped which is even worse. We have Fancy "oh, I don't want a husband, so I'll become the king's mistress", Siren "the real catch (Mick) is right in front of me but I'll entertain these twin dorks anyway", and Cyn "if you can't tell I'm the bad girl you've the brains of suet pudding".Please. I'm glad I didn't pay for this drivel. | 0negative
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Are you serious
I was suckered in too by the TalonSoft name, in fact i was hoping for a battlegroud type game with more animation when i saw the box. But what a piece of garbage! I played for maybe 2 minutes when i decided that i was getting dumber while doing it. If you want good strategy go buy any game from talonsofts battleground series, and if thats too boring for you, sid meiers gettysburg isnt too bad if you get some good art patches. | 0negative
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Why let us down?
Michael, Michael, Michael. Who are you really? An overblown American icon who has figured out a lucrrative niche and exploits it to the max? A true believer who wants a better world? You hype one thing and do another. Do you help the cause of peace or do you merely use it for your own benefit. You are angry at Bush but you wouldn''t mind us fighting the "right" war! You find a soft spot and make a big movie out of it while stuffing your belly and your pockets. I am so upset at you.You aren't sincere. You are an entertainer, No different than any of the Right Wing clowns who dance on the media stage. Stop pretending to be the real thing while making millions with the "oh poor me" publicity stunts. You have so much access, do something truthful with it! | 0negative
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Terrible
I purchased this book after viewing the fantastic art on the author's website. She is a very talented artist and her work is a real treat to behold.When the book arrived, I was excited to give it a read and to view the promised art. Boy, was I disappointed! The writing is terrible, un-edited, and generic. The characters have no soul, and by the third chapter, I was bored with them. It felt like bad fanfiction, complete with poor grammar and trite story line.I'm sorry, Adele. You should stick to drawing and forget writing, or at least forget writing for money. | 0negative
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I Love It!!! I Love It!!! I Love It!!!
Inuyasha is simply one of the best animes around in my opinion. It is probably my favorite series I've seen, alongside such classics like Sailor Moon and Outlaw Star. I got the boxed set for christmas and I just finished watching all the episodes today actually. The boxed set features the first 27 episodes, uncut and bilingual, with an option for English subtitles. This show is just so hilarious, the animation is superb, the story is fascinating, and the characters are just great. I have nothing but love for this show. Although lacking a bit in the extras department (there IS however a character relationship chart, a Japanese preview of the first Inuyasha movie, and textless opening and closings), whatever. Inuyasha is still the best. I cannot wait until Season 2 will be released. When is that going to be anyways? I don't think anyone really knows, but I think Viz will do it sometime this year. After all, they are already selling 3-pack DVDs from Season 3, so things look up. Hopefully, we will be able to see every single episode of this series one day. Let's keep on dubbing guys! | 1positive
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This One....Cannot Be Burned-He is Clean.......There is No Humanity in Him
The greatest vampire in fiction was not created by Bram Stoker, or Anne Rice. He was the result of a collaboration between Joss Whedon and David Boreanaz. His name was Angelus.I know, many would give Whedon all the credit. But I rank it nearly 50/50. Whedon is a genius, without question. But Boreanaz brought a physicality, a sense of brutish menace, that the average actor could not convey. Angelus combined the malice of a school yard bully with the will of a god. He openly relished cruelty, for its own sake, and delighted in the fact that there was virtually noone powerful enough to oppose him, either physically or mentally.No other villain in the Buffyverse could equal Angelus, because all of the others had human weaknesses. Drusilla? Insane. Spike? Loved Drusilla. The Mayor and Faith? Shared a father-daughter connection. Even Glory admitted to harboring just sufficient humanity to go for the hurt rather than the easy kill, which ultimately cost her.But Angelus? His only true humanity arose from his hatred of Buffy. And, in the end, he was even willing to abandon this, for the sake of pursuing his greater agenda.His presense also made for, more than ever, a season of contrasts. Naturally, his unbridled malice set him sharply at odds with the warmth and charm of Buffy, or the mildly perplexed sweetness of Willow. Likewise with the stoic dedication of Giles, or the goofiness but utter loyalty of Xander. Oddly, though, he was almost equally at odds with his fellow villains. He harbored none of Spike's romanticism, and certainly none of Drusilla's frailty.He was a character like no other, in a season like no other. Never your typical crude tv evildoer, where every action is a means to an end. Never coarse, vulgar, or petty. Angelus was the real thing, a character for whom the actions WERE the reward. A character who regards the means AS the end.I think that Buffy the Vampire Slayer is the greatest show of all time. I regard season two as its absolute zenith. This is due, in part, to the strength of Angelus, and the whole complexity of Buffy's feelings about him.(after all, how can she kill him when she still holds out hope that the 'real' Angel will somehow return?)This is her most fearsome adversary, and yet he is also the one she is most loath to defeat.But the Buffy/Angel dynamic is only one of a myriad of things that make this season so very special. Spike and Drusilla are an unforgettable pair. They are, by turns, funny, charming, and legitimately creepy. Buffy and her friends are the most likeable characters ever assembled in one place. The cast are all excellent. There is not a single weak link among the actors. Whedon is as brilliant of a mind as there is in television.However, if I had to select one thing that separates Season Two from everything else, it would be the way that the story arc draws the viewer in. This was true in each season of this show. But I never found it to be more the case than in the second year.By the time you get to What's My Line, Buffy and Angel are entrenched as a couple. They are perfect together, but they have harbored just ample friction to prevent their venturing over into Hart to Hart territory. Then, when the inevitable disaster does strike, it feels as if you are witnessing actual suffering, on a colossal scale.So many unforgettable moments. Again, you could say this about ANY season of Buffy. But Season Two is in a class by itself.Giles, preparing for a romantic evening.......and coming home to discover the body of the woman he loves lying on his bed, her body having been arranged so that she greets him with the blank stare of death. Buffy, in a moment of ethereal beauty and peace, performing the ice skating solo. The harrowing spectacle of all those feral vampires descending like a pack of wolves on the school during parent-teacher night. Willow, in that Eskimo parka, with that forlorn look on her face that only Willow can get.Drusilla, in one of the show's most undeniably gothic moments, literally rising from the ashes after being healed of her illness. Xander standing up to Angelus, to prevent his entering Buffy's hospital room, although he is clearly(and justifiably) terrified of him. Spike, rising up out of that wheelchair, and then shattering it with all the force of his pent-up rage. Joyce, entertaining Spike in her living room.(this scene gives new meaning to awkward silence). Angelus, taking a moment to taunt Jenny Calendar over the shoddiness of gypsy craftmanship.......before breaking her neck.But most unforgettable of all, that moment, in Becoming part 1, where Buffy realizes that she has been lured away from the library on purpose........but coming to this realization much too late.There is a kind of effect that I have experienced, upon rare occasions, when the line between my reality, and the reality of the story, seems to diminish. With this series, there were times when it was eviscerated altogether. And Buffy Season Two has more of these moments than anything else I have experienced. It is not something that you passively watch. It is not something that you glance at to kill time.This is more like something that actually HAPPENS to you. I don't know of any better words to describe this show, and particularly this season. There is no greater achievement in the world of fiction......than to make you, even for a moment, forget that it IS fiction. Buffy Season Two transcends the bounds of typical storytelling, and certainly of typical television. This is all subjective, of course, but I have found nothing to equal the second season of Buffy.There is something that happens, upon occasion, with great storytelling. While the work is fictional, there is an intersection, of sorts, where the world of the story corresponds to something in the heart or mind of the viewer. A 'space', of sorts, is created, for lack of a better word. And, while I have had my differences with Joss Whedon, there is no denying that he created such a space with the Buffyverse, and especially with Season Two. It is a space of unremitting clarity-there is simply no mistaking it with anything else-and also of unparalleled beauty.When I try to conjure up words to convey the impression it holds for me, I am ultimately reminded of how I felt, as a child, gazing into our Christmas tree. That may sound fatuous, but it is the most accurate comparison I can make. Buffy engages the intellect, the emotions, and the imagination-but somehow transcends these things, so that the whole is far more than the sum of the parts. There is something undeniably magical about this show. | 1positive
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Sadly not a Rosamunde Pilcher hit
I just finished this book, and when I had read the last line, I wondered what had happened to Rosamunde Pilcher. Further--where is the meat? I checked the copyright date--1982. Her stride with the Shell Seekers hit in 1987, followed by September in 1990, Coming Home in 1995, and Winter Solstice in 2000. Sadly, I think I was reading before she became that marvelous storyteller. Everyone has to start, and this book foreshadows the descriptions and storylines she grows to entertwine so wonderfully. But not in this book. The characters are but briefly drawn, but never drew me in like the others above. I never got a picture of Cornwall or Penmarron as the other books had. I finished it as a task that needed finishing, not with the "I have to see what happens" and then, "oh, no, it's over" that her masterpieces gave me.As a lover of Ms. Pilcher's work, I cannot recommend this one. If I had read this one first, I would never have picked up those other wonderful stories of hers. The reviews written are dismal as well...it is not "satisfying," "captivating," nor "an unforgettable journey." I actually want to forget this one. Sorry, Rosamunde. I do love your other work. I think this is a story that happened on the way to becoming a wonderful writer. Note the copyright dates is my word of advice to Pilcher readers. And if this was your first with her--go to one of the above mentioned! | 0negative
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Too Icy to be soft serve!
the pics on the box show a very creamy soft serve (I know, you shouldn't believe what a box or ad shows anyway since it's usually photoshopped and styled). The end product is extremely icy in texture like a sorbet, not at all what soft serve is. Mine didn't even dispense because the bottom of the freezer bowl was too cold and froze the cream almost immediately on contact, so the dispenser hole was clogged. The dispenser hole is way too small to dispense easily it seems.I did use the receipe for a low fat ice cream included in the booklet. It used 2% milk and half½ instead of whole milk and heavy cream. I also substituted Splenda for sugar. So I dunno if this altered the freezing ability too much (too much water in low fat milk perhaps). I'll be trying the full fat version to compare. I guess if we cared about the fat content we wouldn't be eating ice cream in the first place right?Also if you use a fruit puree with seeds, make sure you strain it since that can also clog the dispenser. I recommend just using juice and not puree in the machine, it sinks to the bottom of the mixer bowl and clogs it. | 0negative
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not to bad.
i must say, though it didnt have the same joy as the first it was good. i thought mr twitchell was a funny name.i do say though, the "summer wheeze" trucks look appsilutley RIDICULOUSE!i loved the part when the bad guys fell into the pond. and this film came out the day before i was born. i liked it to a certain extent, but i could have been better. i noteced that when i recorded it and played it in slow motion, the animation showed things fade and have ghost pics of one thing. but all in all, i rcomend it. | 0negative
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Rainbow Fish story, not product
As a teacher, I'm a little taken aback on the reviews for this story. This is a wonderful book about sharing and good attitudes! My students (3-years-old) love this story and compliment illustrations in the full length book. If I can see that they cannot sit through the full story, I abbreviate the words or point to the pictures and ask the children to "read" me the story.In the story, the Rainbow Fish is asked to share his shiny scales. He's arrogant and mean about it, so the other fish refuse to play with him (because he's a jerk, and not because they are jealous). After taking someone's advice that he might be happier giving away his scales; he ends up giving his shiny scales away to all the fish until they each have one... AND HE FEELS GOOD ABOUT SHARING.I think this is a great story when discussing sharing and how good it can feel to give gifts - and I'm not a Socialist. It also teaches children if they are mean to their friends, they won't have anyone left to play with. My students have never taken away a message that you need to buy your friends or that one cannot be special and unique - because they are children and not insane adults. Those who gave the story a poor review clearly have a negative view on society and are most likely raising selfish, materialistic, bratty children. | 1positive
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How to Change the World
How to Change the World, is an insightful book focused on people who strive to make this world a better place. Each chapter brings you a new a story about a passionate soul who implemented a program that bettered the lives of the people around them. This novel is an eye opening adventure with destinations and stories from all over the world. | 1positive
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BEYOND DESCRIPTION
Anne Rice is at her best in this novel. The sensory images she uses are beautiful, and the images jump off of the pages. Though, at times it is a little wordy, but soon you fall in love with the beautiful Louis, and the demonic Lestat, and the young Claudia. After reading this novel, you will want to visit all the places in New Orleans. The whole novel is beyond description. For those people who do not beleive in Vampires, you will after reading this book. No words can really describe this classic. If you want chills, thrills, and excitement, read EVERY book in the Chronicals. But, I think You wil agree, Interview is the best. Anne Rice, I hope you add more books to the series after Armad. | 1positive
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I lent it out, and it never came back.
Okay, my husband found the book, not I. He read it, and between fits of giggles and tear wiping, he would turn to me and state "This has got to be the funniest thing I've read in a long time."Curiousity killed the cat (and the Kathie) and so I read the book. And between fits of giggles, and much amused smirking, I would turn to him and say "You were right, this thing's hysterical."So we lent the book out to a friend who has since held it hostage. "Too good to give back, sorry."And we lent the second, third and fourth copies out to family and friends with the same result.I've read Douglas Adams. And as someone else stated, if you want Adams humor, go read Adams. These two fellows are funny in their own sense. And the minions of Heaven and Hell will never seem the same to me again. Thanks guys! | 1positive
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Solid R&B Compilation ... But Lacking In Information
If you simply like R&B; music, and don't really care when a song came out or how well it did on musical charts, or indeed even if its the original rendition, then you'll probably love this 3-CD set from Time Musical International Limited, which as excellent sound reproduction. However, if you DO want only original hits, then heed this fine print on the reverse of the box "This album contains some tracks that are re-recorded. All single-artist tracks are performed by the original artist. Tracks featuring groups were recorded using as many of the original group members as possible."For the record the tracks are -Disc 1: Please Love Me B. B. King; Gabbin' Blues - Big Maybelle; Lawdy Miss Clawdy - Lloyd Price; The Clock - Johnny Ace; Mistrustin' Blues - Johnny Otis & His Orch featuring Little Esther & Mel Walker; Baby Let Me Hold Your Hand - Ray Charles; The Glory Of Love - The Five Keys; Rack 'Em Back - Bobby Mitchell & The Toppers; Flamingo - Earl Bostic; Dream Girl - Jesse Belvin & Marvin Phillips; Ting-A-Ling - The Clovers; Hot Banana - Oscar McLollie; When It Rains It Pours - Billy "The Kid" Emerson; Pink Champagne - Joe Liggins & His Honeydrippers; Heavy Juice - Tiny Bradshaw; I Got Loaded - Peppermint Harris; Bear Cat - Rufus "Hound Dog" Thomas, Jr.; I Ain't Drunk - Jimmy Liggins; Shouldn't I Know? - The Cardinals; T.V. Is The Thing This Year - Dinah WashingtonDisc 2: Bad, Bad Whiskey - Amos Milburn; Have Mercy Baby - The Dominoes feat. Clyde McPhatter; Blue Light Boogie - Louis Jordan; Please Send Me Someone To Love - Percy Mayfield; Black Night - Charles Brown; T-99 Blues - Jimmy Nelson; All Nite Long - Johnny Otis & His Orch; K.C. Loving - Little Willie Littlefield; Annie Had A Baby - The Midnighters; Beer Bottle Boogie - Johnny Otis & His Orch; Hearts Of Stone - Otis Williams & His Charms; I Don't Know - Willie Mabon; Just Walkin' In The Rain - The Prisonaires; Get It - The Royals (Hank Ballard & The Midnighters); Honey Love - Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters; Will You Be Mine? - The Swallows; The Things That I Used To Do - Guitar Slim; Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere - Laurie Tate & The Joe Morris Orch; Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean - Ruth BrownDisc 3: Shake A Hand - Faye Adams; Goin' Home - Fats Domino; I Wanna Know - The Du Droppers; Information Blues - Roy Milton & His SOlid Senders; Baby Doll - Marvin & Johnny; Rocket 88 - Jackie Brenston With The Delta Cats; Wakin' Up Baby - Roy Milton & His Solid Senders; If It's So Baby - The Robins; Heavenly Father - Edna McGriff; Drop Top - Billy Love; Gee - The Crows; Baby Please Don't Go - Sonny Til & The Orioles; Help Me Somebody - The Five Royales; Smooth Sailing - Ella Fitzgerald; Baby It's You - The Spaniels; Mercy, Mr. Percy; Chains Of Love - Joe Turner; Hesitating Blues - Lena Horne; Rockin' Blues - Johnny Otis & His Orch; Wasn't That Good - Wynonie HarrisCertainly a nice collection of songs, but for those who want only bona-fide original cuts, this leaves way too many questions open, and it's unforgiveable that they would put out a collection like this without informative liner notes. For that reason I could not go any higher than 2 stars. Caveat emptor. | 0negative
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Stiff and Wrinkly
The sheets were very stiff. Even after washing, they came out stiff and very very wrinkly. I would not recommend them to anyone. | 0negative
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ANY TRUE PAMELA ANDERSON FAN WOULD LOVE THIS FILM!!
THIS A GREAT MOVIE , IT HAS ACTION,SUSPENCE,DRAMA,COMEDY,AND BEST ALL PAMELA ANDERSON. AND THE BARTENDER WITH THE WIG IS COOL TOO. | 1positive
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A beloved cad, a flawed hero, and a lovelorn lady.
Lily Dale is sublimely happy when she becomes engaged to Adolphus Crosbie, assistant secretary in a government agency and a mortal Apollo to Lily. And Crosbie is happy too--while he is with Lily. But when he is invited to spend a week at Courcy Castle and is looked upon with favor by Lady Alexandrina De Courcy, the temptation to marry into a noble family is too much for him, and he becomes engaged for the second time in a few weeks.John Eames, a young government clerk, has loved Lily Dale for years. He longs to replace Crosbie in the jilted girl's affections, but she still loves Crosbie, despite his treachery. The ambitious Crosbie, however, soon finds that his aristocratic bride brings no money into the marriage, but maintains her expensive tastes. The marriage is a disaster from the start.As John Eames' fortunes rise and Crosbie's decline, the reader is led to believe, as all Lily's friends urge, that Eames will eventually win the heartbroken lass, but Lily stubbornly clings to her hopeless love.There are several subplots, some of them humorous, as Trollope's settings range from castle to rooming house, with vivid characters from varying social strata. As always, the characterizations are thorough and convincing. These are real people who behave realistically. Even when their actions seem surprising, they flow logically from the strong personal basis which the author has built into each character. Although the outcome is not nearly so pleasing as that of "Dr. Thorne," for instance, this book is a solidly enjoyable novel from one of the greatest literary series. | 1positive
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Bad
This program came bundled with my computer. It is pretty bad. It has limited features and I can't play DVD's on my JVC DVD Player recorded with this software. I tried DVD's and VCD's with programs like Showbiz 2 which is very good and with Movie Factory 3 and I can even play those in the play station 2. Also the video and sound skip a lot and it has pretty low quality. It was a major disappointment so I had to buy extra software. I Chose Movie Factory because it was cheaper, and of the same quality as showbiz,and also included burn now for recording data or music to disc. I even recorded some slide shows of my parent's recent trip to England on Movie Factory and they were very impressed. The program might work for you, but I wouldn't recomend it to any one, try the demos of other software you can download directly from the internet and then choose the one that works the best for you. Most video editing software offer free trials for up to a month. | 0negative
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The Internet Was Fast in 1995? I Don't Think So.
Viewed: 9/10Rate: 49/10: The Net was directed by Irwin Winkler. Hm, interesting...the same Irwin Winkler who produced Rocky, Raging Bull, They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, and Goodfellas? The tag line of The Net reads as follows, "Her driver's license. Her credit cards. Her bank accounts. Her identity... Deleted." I wish that was Sandra Bullock's life. Who can believe that a computer geek that spends her time holed up in a house without meeting much of anyone be this pretty? That was the most implausible part of the film. It was actually better than Wargames or Hackers. The premise was interesting, but the execution of the film left me bored with its Hitchcockian technique. A lot of times, given the movie was made in 1995, I am surprised how fast the internet connection was and how fast the uploading was too. That time, we were still using dial-up modem connection...hello! SLOW! The was the second most implausible part of the film. One easiest way to prove her identity is to produce a yearbook of a school that she went to. Another is the dental records; mind you, not everything was electronically stored that time. Most companies, small or large, were still using paper records in 1995. So, that was the third most implausible part of the film. All in all, if not for Sandra Bullock, The Net would have been a total clunker; but with her on the film, it is a total clunker. See what I mean? | 0negative
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Excellent!
I'm completely satisfied with this product. It has features I didn't expect, and are even more useful than my original intent. Love this thing. | 1positive
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Great Action!
Reminicent of The Parallax View, Wahlberg is framed by covert government operatives (led by Danny Glover) for a political assasination. Wahlberg (looking more Matt Damon like) is a government agent whose special talent is as a shooter with a rifle that allows him to reach a target a mile away. Wahlberg explains that there are many things that affect the shot from that distance such as wind, etc. Glover approaches him saying that an assasination threat has been detected against the president and the government wants Wahlberg's expertise to tell them how the shooter will do it (they tell him that the shooter has Wahlberg's talent to be able to strike from a mile away).Wahlberg scouts out the locations the president is to visit and tells Glover where he thinks it will happen and when. They go to the location on the day the president arrives to supposedly catch the shooter before he gets to the president. As this happens very early in the movie, it is fairly easy to guess that Glover is just using Wahlberg to perform the assasination himself and then blame Wahlberg.Glover's plan to eliminate Wahlberg after the shooting fails and most of the movie after focuses on Glover and his corrupt government men trying to get Wahlberg before their operation is blown.The movie has a lot of great action and makes the viewer think that going forward, no political leader may be safe from assasination if he could be easily hit from a mile away by someone with Wahlberg's gun. | 1positive
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One too many mentions of overflowing outhouses
Some of the charm of the child's tale is lost by adult McCourt's obsession with overflowing outhouses and the like. | 0negative
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Deeply Moving... As In, Time To Pack Up and Go
I spend a lot of time travelling overseas. And I can tell you first hand, one doesn't need to read tomes on the coming collapse in the dollar to see what lies ahead. You can feel it every time you reach for your wallet or pay for a coffee.The dollar is quickly entering the circle of second-class world citizenship. That said, Wiggin's account is artful, direct, and thorough. I liked the historical aspect. But I especially like the way he's hitting on what's happening today. That includes all the things nobody seems to want to talk about or admit.But there's no denying, if we don't face up to them now... the greenback is doomed. And with it, all the things that depend on America keeping a stakehold in the world economy. Wiggin makes that point and makes it hard. This is an eye-opener, worth reading. | 1positive
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Slow, Terrible Quality
This is a very poor product. The audio sounds like the early 1980s computer/robot voice sound (you sure aren't going to learn how to pronounce a foreign word with this product!). I've found no volume control (it's very loud when you use ear buds). The program itself takes over ten seconds to load. Then there are further delays as it loads the data as you use it. There is plenty of screen space, they could have displayed the word in all five languages easily instead of having to switch languages and find the word again. | 0negative
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Very Good Overview of Evolution Today
This book claims to be a source for the layman to read up on the latest scientific evidence on evolution. While it wasn't extremely verbose, I didn't quite see it as light informative reading. In any case, the book was excellent at its task of giving a general overview and supporting it in a well organized manner with interesting scientific data. Mayr obviously has a wealth of knowledge. The last section on human evolution was easily the most interesting and provocative. It's also great because he'll just throw in statements, like "this is why creationists are absolutely wrong." I'd recommend it for anyone who wants a good foundation on the "fact" (not theory anymore, as Mayr puts it) of evolution by natural selection. | 1positive
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Very Good
Received item quickly and in condition as stated. Grew up in Ft Worth, lived in and around it for 60 yrs and have friends who knew the people in this book. Very interesting. | 1positive
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Very Disappointing
Don't waste your time or money on this one. The only thing this movie clearly portrayed was that that is how rough and out of control boys behave. Way too much effort was placed on negative aspects, and very little if anything towards anything positive. You have to dig pretty deep for any meaning symbolic or otherwise. A real let down for ALL ages. The ONLY think I enjoyed was the facial expressions of the `wild things'. | 0negative
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In Gallant Company
Another enthralling period naval saga that captured by full attention. I could not put the book down and at the end I was left with the need to seek out more from this book series.Please review your online prices because I purchased a new paper back book Cross of St. George from the local discount book store fro $5.00 AUD. | 1positive
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Hideous
I have to agree with the other reviewers - this album is an assault to the ears. Please consider something else if you are looking for Hawaiian music. I'd recommend "Hawaiian Melodies" by the Voyager Series on Amazon. | 0negative
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Lizard tracks
He died in Paris in 1971 under suspicious circumstances, leaving behind a very confused legacy of ex-lovers, rich music and bizarre contradictions. Like Marilyn Monroe, Princess Di and other celebrities who died young and beautiful, Jim Morrison is still a subject of fascination.Unfortunately, Stephen Davis doesn't do him justice in "Jim Morrison: Life Death Legend" -- he seems more interested in the dirt than the man. Morrison came into his own when he was hired onto the Doors, one of the darler, less psychedelic bands of the 1960s. His intense songwriting and kinetic onstage persona helped rocket the Doors to superstardom.Morrison lived fast before dying young -- he doted on his longtime girlfriend Pamela, with whom he stayed until his death, but also became involved with critic Patricia Kennealy, goth-rocker Nico, and many other women. He used plenty of drugs, and dabbled in the darker side of his own nature, before dying mysteriously at a young age.Stephen Davis is best known for his biographies of legendary rock bands like the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin. If he had attempted a total biography of the Doors, this might have worked. But when he focuses on just one person, the biography ends up overstretched and undernourished. There's too little new information of worth here.Unfortunately, little is new about Davis's reporting; most of Morrison's wild excesses and intriguing contradictions have been reported elsewhere. As a result, he tries to pad the book with intimations that Morrison was not the Lizard King, but the Lizard Queen. However, none of his rather smirky gay rumours have much substance.He does, however, manage a balanced view of the people in Morrison's life, such as his various girlfriends. Pamela Courson is given an unusually clear-eyed portrayal, neither as a wronged junkie nymph, nor as a stupidly malignant temptress. Likewise, handfasted wife Patricia Kennealy's bitter autobiography and dubious claims are examined in detail.However, Morrison himself remains an enigma. Davis clearly doesn't know what to make of Morrison's life or death, and so clings to the deeply dubious gay rumours to flesh out his unenlightening "Legend." | 0negative
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I expected too much - but for the price - OK
Befoe I bought these I really did a lot of research on what buy - comparing stats of just about every major computer speaker company - and I finally settled on these. For $40 I don't think you can go wrong. I was not impressed with the sound much at all - very muddy and undefined. I was running them off of a $500 Presonus FireStudio soundcard with balanced TRS outs running at 24bit and 96K - so needless to say I was giving these babies the best possible audio into them. I felt like anything over 8KHz was pretty much non-existant and that the mids were really just a clutter leading to very undefined sound. The subwoofer was OK in terms of output but again I thought it was very muddy and undefined. The 6.5" driver moves enough air - but the driver is underpowered and is not the 20W that CA claims (or a very inefficient 20W). I my small dorm room which has acoustical insulation I did manage to get some rattling of my furniture from it - so it does have a tad bit of impact to it. The cabling is extremely flimsy and left me unsure of how long it would last - especially if transported regularly. Again - for $40 it is really tough to say that it wasn't still worth its value. Would I pay more than $50 for these? No way. They are worth just about $45 thats it - but they are definitely worth the $45. To be honest I would probably get another pair of Logitechs next time as I have always liked the sound of them and thought they were made solidly. A lot of the Logitechs with smaller subwoofer driver sizes still manage to beat this one out in terms of output. | 1positive
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Approaching The End
With only six episodes left, unfortunately ADV has decided to make us wait for it by reducing the number of episodes per disc from four to three spread over two DVD's. ( A word-to-the-wise here in favor of getting the box set, for sure! ) These three are again not so action-packed, but continue to provide much-needed character background.Like the previous disc, this one leads off with what is one of my two favorite stories in the entire series. Both take place away from the Arena, this time for a one-day "summer holiday" at the beach. Misaki, Tamayo, Hotako, and her brother Kotaru all take the bus; unbeknownst to them, all the staff of Angelic Layer also decide to drive down in a van for a barbecue. This leads to all sorts of humorous complications in a will-they-or-won't-they scenario as the first of the various comings-and-goings occur. Of course eventually Misaki encounters someone from the "other party" in the person of Ohjiro, and then Icchan and Ogata. An invitation to merge the groups is then innocently made by Ogata, and accepted by Misaki, much to the worry of Icchan.The subtitle for this episode is "Someone Is In Love With Someone"; this proves to be a gross understatement, as plot, details, and relationships all thicken, eventually involving just about everyone present! Of course Misaki remains clueless through much of it: when Kotaro compliments her swimsuit, she assumes he's talking about Hikaru in her matching one. One of my favorite lines occurs when Misaki first says who she's there with, including Hotako-chan, and Ogata replies: "You mean Suzuka-Speed-of-Light's here too!"The other episodes on the disc are a two-parter involving "dates" between Misaki and Ohjiro on one hand, and Kotaru and Tamayo on the other; as well as the climactic confrontation of "The Miracle Rookie" and "The Young Nobleman of the Layer". Here we recieve the backstory of Ohjiro, his "brother" Iijiro, and the woman they both love. Also Tamayo and Kotaru have to confront how they feel about each other, much to the amusement of Ringo Seto, reintroduced for the climax. The question here is how Misaki can overcome Wizard's impenatrable new technique, "Magic Guard". ( Sounds like an anti-perspirant! ) | 1positive
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This edition not as described! No margin notes!
I bought this edition of Little Women for my niece. I chose this edition because the product description mentions margin notes that provide a historical perspective. There are no margin notes! You get the great, classic story, of course, but the description is inaccurate. There are several illustrations, but be warned that the margin notes do not exist. | 0negative
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Energizer...
After a great book like Wizard's First Rule, Terry Goodkind disappoints with this 1000 page flop. It seems that Goodkind stretched the novel to it's limits with about 700 pages. He beat around the bush with lots of bull with them going here and there, and not actually doing what was important. Kahlan was especially disappointing. When in need of figuring how to fix the viel, saving 5000 men means nothing when the world is at stake. I was sorrily upset with this 980 page book. I expected something more than maybe 250 pages of useful writing. | 0negative
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CAN SOMEONE SHUT THIS B**** UP
I HATE EVER SONG THIS SL*T SONGS. THAT "COMPLICATED" DRIVES ME CRAZY ALL THE TIME. IT MAKES WANNA DISTROY THE F***IN RAIDO. I DON'T EVEN KNOW HOW SHE OT A RECORD DEAL. SH"T I NEVER SANG IN MY LFIFE AND AFTER HEARING 3 OF HER SONGS I CAN GO MAKE AND ALBUM AND SEL MILLIONS OF RECORDS. | 0negative
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Does not work with latest generation of ipod Nano
This charger will not charge the latest versions of the ipod Nano. I kind of figured it would. I don't know, maybe I missed something in the description, but that sucks. | 0negative
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Disappointing read - get it from the library.
I was so excited to read this book because I loved their first one, but I was so disappointed. Their style of writing is great and they created a likeable character, but I was annoyed with how she kept taking everyone's crap. I'm 29 and have had several jobs, but never would I or anyone I know let my boss be so ambiguous all the time. I understand that she was hungry for a job, but it just seemed so obvious that the opportunity at MyCompany was bogus. I'll still give the authors another try, but this time I'll wait for the book at the library. | 0negative
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Good
I love the Greek Mythology, The frist movie the "Clash of The titans" was very good and this was just as good keeping the tradition of the segall. | 1positive
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Good Disc
This Disc is Good&Relaxing but When I Listen TO Miles Music I want A Long Disc.it ends way to soon.It's a good Disc but He had Better Stuff Ahead.Nature Boy,&Easy Living are Great Cuts. | 1positive
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Crapped out
My recent purchase of the Honeywell 617 turned out to be a bad deal. It compltely failed after approximately less than 2 months of operation | 0negative
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A waste of money
I cannot imagine, that anybody was thinking: this is the movie we have been waiting for. Who is still interested in the longforgotten battles of an ancient Macedonian army nowadays?Colin Farell is horrible in this movie, but I didn't have a clue what Angelina Jolie was doing. Although everybody speaks English in a normal way, she is using a strange kind ofaccent. Only the fighting scenes do pass the test, but that is the only aspect of the movie that does. Do not go and see this one if you like this genre. You are still better off watching Troy.That one wasn't all that either, but at least that movie's cast isn't so bloody annoying. (SARR) | 0negative
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Good, I like the Cyclops better
This is another good scope by a well known brand - Night owl, and should work well for most. I prefer it to the Cyclops as well - it has a much nicer shape. | 1positive
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No employee stock purchase plan support
DON'T buy this product if you have stock plans from your employer. This does not support ESPP and employee stock options as previous years "deluxe" line. You'll have to purchase the "premier" version. This really sucks. I think this is the last year I am going to purchase Turbotax. | 0negative
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Triple Play
Setting a standard for excellence in contemporary jazz or jazz-rock fusion is what keyboard maven Bob James has been about for many decades now. He excelled, along with a cadre of fine backing musicians, with each passing album, most especially during the height of the jazz-rock fusion movement of the Seventies. His 1976 album THREE stayed within the fulcrum of high-quality music.Although it lacks the covers of classical pieces that its predecessors, 1974's ONE and 1975's TWO, had, THREE nevertheless continues to offer up James' exquisite keyboard work and stunning arrangements, particularly on the reggae-influenced "Jamaica Farewell", the mysterious "Storm King", and an extended nine minute-plus take on "One Mint Julep", which was a hit for Ray Charles back in 1961. Good friends like Grover Washington Jr., Eric Gale, Eddie Daniels, Hubert Laws, and Ralph McDonald give James all the support he needs to pull this project off. A hugely worthwhile album from a time where music mattered much more than mere promotional gimmickry. | 1positive
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useless
I am unable to view the CD. I have an HD tv and a computer that does not recognize the disk. Have tried the disk on several friends equipment with the same result. This CD was a waste of money. | 0negative
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Always
Got this for a gift as person has family that lives in and around area filmed. She loved it, so I purchased one for me. | 1positive
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A very different kind of coaching book!
This book is about coaching the mental side of the game of basketball. I got my copy way back in the 1980s when I was in graduate school and working on my masters in sport psychology. It was great to see a book that actually took all of the theoretical stuff I was learning in grad school and applied it in a meaningful, practical way that basketball coaches could then take and apply in practice and help players learn the mental aspects of the game.I do want to say the book is easy to use, but I suggest not reading it in order the first time through. Read the first several chapters for background information and then jump around to the sections that your team, or you as a player, need to work on right now.This is fun stuff to use with your players and the mental skills they will develop will have carry over into their personal and professional lives later in life.Kevin Sivils | 1positive
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All too cliche
First came Harry Potter, followed soon by the Narnia movies, Spiderwick Chronicles, The Golden Compass and a whole host of other fantasy movies starring white, English/American pre-adolescent children revolving around Good vs Evil. All have been based on successful books, and all have a built-in audience they cater too. Most of the movie adaptations have turned out good to great; but there is the occasional stinker, and this probably counts as the stinker of 2007. The movie has an all too simple plot; a boy discovers he has magical powers and learns to use them just in time to defeat an evil white guy on a horse. The boy is aided by a brotherhood of magicians; all white of course, with English accents too. The only authentic part of this movie is the fact that our boy hero saves his long-lost twin brother in the end. Everything else about this movie is too cliche. Don't waste your time or money on this movie. | 0negative
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Doesn't work NOT BUY!
I wish I had read the other reviews before buying. This toy worked great for 2 days and that is it. It freezes up on screens, sometimes the touch screen does not respond and thats if it even turns on.The only thing this toy was successful in doing was breaking my sons heart! Do not waste your time or money buying this piece of garbage. | 0negative
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How can so many people have given this movie 5 stars!
This movie was terrible. It had a lot of potential, and in the end was just one BIG let down.The first device gets blown up... but wait... we built a second one so its okay. Then the f'ing alien looks like her father! get out of here! The film starts off good (I'll give them credit there,) then it just goes to heck about the time the first device gets blown up.It's like the writers had all their creative juices flowing, then half way through the story they decided to smoke crack and then finish. | 0negative
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preachers in disquie
i used to own a copy bought it at a yard sale for two bucks brand new it should be cheap to buy when it comes back in stock mine got broke by my dog just bought it three months ago for $2.00 brand new plese get it back in stock | 1positive
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Movie time
I bought it for Christmas gift and one for us! Heard it was great! I will watch it soon! :) | 1positive
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I can't find better words and AWESOME gets short
I was fan of the first MK when came out, I remember playing it in my 386. when the movie was announced, I almost get an orgasm, and when came out (in VHS, DVD was years from being commercial), I see the movie one and another, and another time. in fact, making an interstate trip on bus, I convince the girl that works on the bus attending passengers of put the movie during the travel (yup, I was carry the tape with me).one day, the tape broke up. yup, I see the movie more than 100 times and the tape got overused and broke. I cry a lot that day and I even have the broken tape with me. when the movie came out on DVD, I was ubber happy and I bought it, until I was robbed. they break on my house and take out my DVD player, with the disc inside. of course, I bought it again and even today when his FX are really lame compared with the actual, I still enjoy a lot of this movie.about the movie, well, what can I say that has not be say already?. decent performance, decent FX, great combat scenes, awesome techno metal music and lots of fun for fans of MK. that's it, if you are not a MK fan, you will dislike this movie. but if you like even a little MK you will enjoy seeing all you favorite characters coming to life, even as some of them disappoint a little like Shang Tsung and Sonya.some complains that I have and maybe this could be a spoiler, is that Kano almost does nothing and die really quickly, Raiden doesn't even fight, Sonya character was under used too and lets not talk about Kitana.but the fights of Liu Kang where great. (spoiler again) against Zub Zero was awesome. the walking and back jumping in the wall is nothing new but looking Zub Zero doing it is just so cool. and against Reptile, well, is the best fight of the movie indeed, so full of action, great music, you know, you even get some desires of hit somebody. XDthe end was great too, and when I see it I was stunned looking that will be a second part. but as this time you must know, it was but....STAY AWAY FROM THAT, unless you are a collectionist of MK stuffs so, buy it but DON'T WATCH IT, because then you will not get desires but you must punch somebody.I was happy when I bought the DVD and see that has spanish subtitles because as you must know now reading my review, my english stinks (but not so much as MK2), so, I only buy DVD's that have spanish subtitles and is like some divinity don't want me to throw my money, the MK2 movie has not subtitles. and I really can't remember what I do with my VHS tape, I really want to believe that I throw it out the window. :P | 1positive
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Simple and stupid... BUT WHO CARES?
First off, to all the people that complain about how this CD is simplistic and stupid both musically and lyrically, just don't listen to it. If you want musical talent, go listen to Yngwie Malmsteen or Iron Maiden (2 amazing artists, don't get me wrong). If you want lyrical comlexity, go pick up a Tool or Crass CD. While all those aforementioned artists are damn good IMHO, Andrew W.K. is different in his own way. I think the best way to describe it is to refer to a quote once made about the Ramones, "You had to be smart to realize they weren't stoopid, but if you took them to seriously, you'd be missing the point." When you look at it in this context, the pieces of the puzzle start fitting together. I just hope that music historians look back and see this as the "Smells Like Teen Spirit" of 2002, a huge meteor, making extict all the nu-metal acts that try to sound smart and self-loathing while you know they're just spoiled ex-suburban rich kids still angsting out from the time their daddy didn't buy them that new car. Lets hope it also kills off all the meritless pop acts as well. We all know that probably won't happen, but what this album proves is that good acts stll do exist, and that's a relief. While this may not be thought-provoking or full of talented musicians, it's endearing in it's stupidity. There are no pretenses, no real aspirations, but goddamn, you have to recognise that the popular music world has been on life support since Kurt Cobain died. Lets hope this pulls the plug on it and lets it be reborn into what popular music used to be about, having fun. | 1positive
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Junkmedia.org Review - You can't go home again ...
It is incredibly difficult to release a second full-length album and have it make a strong, positive impression after one's debut release is considered a classic innovation. That is exactly what DJ Shadow is facing with the release of The Private Press. His debut release, Endtroducing..., created a genre. It was based in hip-hop, yet dark and philosophical. Endtroducing... scared people because it seemed like many of the records were specters trying to whisper something in your ear. Call it "cinematic hip-hop" or "ominous turntablism;" there was an incredible rawness to it. Edges weren't smoothed out. Sometimes this was intended, and other times it was a result of the artist jumping headstrong into his first major release. The Private Press will not break ground like Endtroducing... did, but it showcases an older, more versatile Shadow, and in many ways it is a better record.DJ Shadow's style often unfolds like cinema, with many sweeping scenes that ultimately fit together. This causes several tracks to go well over the seven minute mark. These arresting, epic tracks stand out for their originality and amazing production quality. "Monosylabik" is a track that Shadow himself admitted will be hard for many of his fans to grasp, because it is so different from past work. There is a cold, mechanic quality to the different samples that fly at the listener in rapid, dizzying succession. "Monosylabik" is actually made up of several different sections with dissimilar colors; however, they are linked into a congruous whole by the rhythmic cadence that is present in the melody of each part. Even though the song is somewhat segmented, it works well together as a piece of music."Blood on the Motorway" has a mystical feel, and, like other songs in his catalog, it shows Shadow's interest in the afterlife as a theme. Envision the journey that might originate from the time a heart stops beating until a bright light of some sort is encountered, and that's where this epic travels. A three-second silence is boldly placed mid-track, separating the instrumental section from the entrance of the vocal. This increases tension to captivate the listener, while adding to the narrative aspect of the track.Even though he has one of the largest and most varied record collections in the US, Shadow likes to use primarily newly purchased records to construct each of his releases. Since 99% of his music is sample-dependant, whatever genre predominates local record stores at the time tends to define the album's sound. On The Private Press, that sound is heavy in new wave and '80s rock. "Right Thing" and "You Can't go Home Again" are two tracks on which the "me decade" comes through full force. "You Can't Go Home Again" is the most impressive track on the disc, because it is the first lengthy song that does not bog itself down. Several dramatic changes are not necessary to hold interest in the song, and the upbeat, Devo-style bassline commits the track to memory. "You Can't Go Home Again" is evidence that Shadow has matured, as it makes a strong statement ("here's a story about being free") without having to rely on dark timbres or flailing drum lines to drive the point home.So, does Shadow play hip-hop, or is it merely an influence of his? Many feel that DJ Shadow does not fit into the traditional hip-hop niche well enough to be classified as part of the genre. Some want to make Shadow a turntablist, while others claim he doesn't scratch or trick enough for this distinction and want to place him in a trip-hop category. As The Private Press continues to show, Shadow is trying to innovate and expand the hip-hop horizon. He recently described his record making process to Jockey Slut Magazine, "To me, it's about manifesting my original understanding of hip-hop, which was taking what's around you, subverting it and spitting it back out through a hip-hop paradigm." RZA continues to dip into the Portishead fountain for Wu-Tang samples, and Madlib uses any bizarre sound/audio filter combination that his spliffed out mind can come up with, and this question does not arise with either of them. The hip-hop community should not be asking "Does this fit in?" Instead, it should be embracing releases like The Private Press as an elevation and continuation of the paradigm that Shadow talks about.There will never be another Endtroducing..., but Shadow has added new shades to his musical palette. He no longer relies on stock tactics such as dry, aggressive snare drums and dark strings to carry many of his songs. There is more sonic variety from track to track, and Shadow has proven he can make upbeat, even danceable, records. Every detail of the release is placed to further the narrative, and the tracks flow well together in the style of a classic rock LP. DJ Shadow can't create a brand new sound with every release. With The Private Press, however, he's shown he can continue to fuse his varied influences to explore the many uncharted territories of hip-hop.Will MonroeJunkmedia.org Review | 1positive
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Understated, funny
This show is full of human studies, all done with the best of British humor. Five more words are required. | 1positive
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This is the best of the Flash Gordon serials
"Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe" was the third and best of the serials starring Buster Grabbe. This 12-part serial finds Alex Raymond's science-fiction hero battling Ming the Merciless (Charles Middleton). Flash has to save the earth from a mysterious plague known as the Purple Death. When Dr. Zarkov (Frank Shannon) finds one a spaceship from planet Mongo seeding the atmosphere it is clear that Ming the Merciless is back to his old tricks. Flash is aided by old friend Prince Barin of Arboria (Roland Drew) as they head to Frigia, where our heroes will find polarite, the antidote to the plague, and some really interesting locking rock people. Of course, Ming is going to go out of his way to stop Flash and his friends. My only real complaints are that the costumes look like leftovers from "Robin Hood" and that Carol Hughes replaced Jean Rogers as Dale Arden. Oh, well, life is full of disappointments. This DVD not only includes an interview with Crabbe, but footage of him winning the 1932 Olympic Gold Medal in the 400 meter swim event and three of his later TV commercials. Ideally you want to watch the three Flash Gordon serials in order, but if you start with this one you will certainly be able to follow the fun without any problems. | 1positive
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This dog is too cute to be vicious
...and that's all I'm gonna say about this movie. I have always had a hard time hating the dog or being scared of it. It looks too cuddly and cute. You can totally tell that it is just sitting there, being told to grunt, but that in real, all he wants is just a bone and a hug. They should have picked something like a black Doberman or something or some other kind of beast. But a little cute Saint Bernhard? Speaking of miscasting for a role. I really wanted to like this movie, but because of their choice of dog I couldnt and if anything, it just upset me to see this dog be artificially made to look evil and be all bruised etc. The whole time I was thinking "awww". So good idea, wrong dog. If the audience wants to schmuse with it, it will not be scared of it. | 0negative
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Great Price and Product
I purchased this item for my Jack Russell and now I am purchasing one for my Shih Tzu, this item is very well made and the only clothing I have been able to get my puppy to wear.I highly reccomend this item from this seller and the shipping was very fast. | 1positive
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The Abandoned
This is probably the best of the bunch for Horrorfest '06, but in reality it's nothing spectacular, so that makes the Horrorfest pretty lackluster if you think about it. The atmosphere in this movie is top notch, and the location is amazingly cool. I was bored by this movie on more than one occasion, but even then I still managed to enjoy it quite a bit. It just had so much original stuff going on and just so much going for it. The direction and script could have been tighter, but the atmosphere trumps all and this is one very unique ghost story. | 1positive
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Doesn't match up to others by this author.
Having read all of Marion Zimmer Bradley books, I have learned to love her style of writing. However, I felt that this book fell short. I think the only reason I made it through the whole book was because it was by this author and I kept expecting the ending to make up for the rest of it. This did not happen and the ending was a let down. I kept wondering, what is the point of this story? There was much rambling on about different gods which took away from the characters. Everything the main charcter, Kassandra, set out to do was in vain. I felt very disappointed when finished with this book. While I have treasured and even re-read previous Bradley books in the past, I will not open this one again. I do recommend The Mists of Avalon or The Priestess of Avalon instead. | 0negative
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DONT FIT. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME
bought a pair of Image Dynamics Ctx 6.5 speaker and they dont fit AT ALL. They may fit a 5.5 but there is NO WAY these will fit a 6.5 component set without ALOT of cutting. | 0negative
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Loved the book
I loved Black Swan Green and recommend it highly. When I read that it was about a young boy and that each chapter was a month in a year of his life, I wasn't very excited, and only read the book because it was highly recommended by a friend. It didn't take me long to see why he liked it. It was a great story, wonderfully written and I liked it much more than Cloud Atlas, the previous Mitchell book that I had read. | 1positive
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Very dissapointed
Having done the stage production of Iolanthe just a few months ago, seeing this video greatly dissapointed me.The fairies in the beginning were cute when they first began to do pointe ballet, but as the singing and the staging and the video edits occurred, I frowned upon this production. I didn't like the way images would appear in the Queen's fireplace, or how people would quickly show up from the forest to parliament, or even some of the sets and lighting. The sets reminded me too much of the cardboard cutout trees found in Mary Martin's Peter Pan video. And during the act one finale there was a television news broadcast? What happened to good old tradition, and staying within your time period?I didn't feel like the essence of Iolanthe was caught in this video, but then again the show was made for the stage, not for a film. It didn't give an real sense of what the show would be like on stage either. It appeared to me that they tried to throw in as much modern editing as they could to appeal to a new audience. The vocals were OK, and the acting was OK, but this was nothing to write home about. | 0negative
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Dreadful
If this is for dummies, I better check myself for a pulse. I have about 16 years of computer experience, but I found this book very frustrating. I was able to load install Linux, but I attribute that more to RedHat than to this book. The commands listed in the book don't work the way they should, at least not with the Linux version on the included CD-ROM. Stay away from this stinker. | 0negative
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lame
don't bother seeing this movie. go rent bill and ted. | 0negative
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Few options when it comes to this subject
First the ad hominem: Goltz is the worst kind of journalist in that he pairs a vocal bias with zero understanding of history. A deadly combination where peoples' lives are at stake. He doesn't just report the facts (though he does indeed report some very valuable facts), he writes incomplete accounts of complex military events, and delivers emotionally inspirational keynote addresses to groups of Azerbaijanis, which you can find transcripts of on the web. Not the kind of guy you want feeding you information about an under-reported war in a distant place.Unfortunately, it's all we have in English (and, to be fair, what we have not in English is even more biased and emotional.) Hence two stars instead of one. And Goltz is not only up front about his pro-Turkic bias (his wife is Turkish), he is honest about the failings of the Azerbaijani government's policies, and reasons for loss of this war. He does say that the Azeris didn't need the Armenians as enemies when they had their own government... and that is the painful truth. There are also a lot of interesting anecdotes here, in spite of what the more vituperative reviewers claim.The real value of the book, however, is as study in the psychology of the mind of a megamaniacal dilettant (i.e., Goltz) who, like many of journalists, believe they are participants in, not just the scribes of, history. Witness lines from this book such as "It was my own little gesture at stopping World War III". Is that supposed to be humorous?Taken as a piece of literature, subject matter aside, the problem with the book is Goltz's unbearable self-importance and flat tone of voice (the sections on Kelbajar and Khojali excepted). Goltz published an earlier book called "Requiem for a Would-be Republic" from which most of this book is extracted. "Requiem" has a very rushed (and amateurish) feel and in "AZ Diary" he didn't even bother to correct that. I think Goltz has read a little too much Hunter S. Thompson. Or maybe he's rushing to meet some deadline? If Mr. Goltz is reading this, I would recommend he read Michael Herr's "Dispatches" before writing another book.Goltz also, the reader will notice, behaves like he knows the history of the region, when clearly he doesn't know anything but what he was told on the ground.If you can overlook pretentiousness, absence of historical context and flatness of tone, there is some value in this book. If only a better and more imaginative writer had Goltz's courage to be in Azerbaijan at the time of the conflict.I agree with other reviewers that Mr. Goltz is probably not a paid propagandist. There is no evidence of this; To me he comes off as just a sucker who got taken in by a cause not rightly his, and who wants, for personal reasons, to be the champion of a people he sees, rightly or wrongly, as victims of injustice. | 0negative
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Another "love one song" disc
Heard "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" on NPR and ordered based on hearing just that one song. Should have known better. That basically is the only song I liked on the CD. Expected more of a traditional Spanish guitar sound. | 0negative
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Trash!
This album should have been an EP. All songs are just trash except 2 or 3songs, The songs on disk 2 are especially bad. | 0negative
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Awful, awful stuff
This show is awful that's all I have to say about it. First of all the animation makes my eyes want to bleed. Second of all there's a fine line between satire and mean-spirited mockery and I'd say this goes well over the line. It's ugly in both form and spirit, and when you can say that about a tv show you just have to be glad it's over. | 0negative
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