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A1DMOEE7SUO9VN | B00404EIQ4 | EliasG | [
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] | I am very happy with this product.It is easy to use: adjust it to the correct length for your door, and just set it into place each night (or whenever you lock up).It is functional: I propped up a door with it, and then tried to force my way in (I weigh 200 pounds and am pretty strong). With the door unlocked, and this... | 4 | Functional and easy to use. | 1,372,118,400 | 06 25, 2013 |
A1DMOEI55Q8WFD | B0002SC7CE | Kthanid | [
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] | When working as intended, this is kind of a fun toy. The biggest problem, however, is that it frequently misidentifies the letter being inserted into a slot. Countless times since we put this on the fridge I've been watching my 3 year old standing next to it trying to explain to the idiotic device that the letter she... | 3 | Device is often (and easily) confused | 1,385,424,000 | 11 26, 2013 |
A1DMOEI55Q8WFD | B002X3JLHU | Kthanid | [
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] | Purchased two sets of these chairs. One arrived without any hardware to assemble them (not one single solitary screw) and the other (the only one I can verify) was of poor craftsmanship. Screw holes didn't line up and the chairs do not sit flat on the floor.Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere. | 1 | Lousy Product, Lacks Necessary Hardware | 1,328,659,200 | 02 8, 2012 |
A1DMOEI55Q8WFD | B00428M16W | Kthanid | [
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] | Installation process was straightforward and fairly easy to complete. The shelf both looks good and is serving its intended function. | 4 | Good shelf | 1,385,424,000 | 11 26, 2013 |
A1DMOEI55Q8WFD | B00596IFBG | Kthanid | [
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] | The seat itself is a great idea and is dramatically less hassle than typical removable potty seats. Having said that, the biggest annoyance with this product is that the detachable potty seat pops off its hinges constantly (and it's difficult for a toddler to reconnect it without help). If the seat stayed together be... | 3 | Good product with a single annoying flaw | 1,385,424,000 | 11 26, 2013 |
A1DMOEI55Q8WFD | B006TVQTHW | Kthanid | [
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] | I absolutely love this case. Plenty of space, easy access, great ventilation, and solid construction. No complaints whatsoever. I've build a handful off gaming PC's recently (and will be doing a few more in the very near future) and this is my case of choice. | 5 | Outstanding case | 1,385,424,000 | 11 26, 2013 |
A1DMOEI55Q8WFD | B0099QZ2BI | Kthanid | [
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] | I really wanted to like this case, but it had too many annoyances and I ultimately gave up and purchased a different case instead. While I love the idea of the keyboard attaching via a magnet, I've found it constantly slides off of the magnet and doesn't hold the tablet in place. Without the keyboard, it's basically ... | 2 | Good idea, bad implementation | 1,385,424,000 | 11 26, 2013 |
A1DMOEI55Q8WFD | B00AZQ3966 | Kthanid | [
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] | No issues, o-rings are as expected and provide the expected dampening. I would have no problem purchasing again for future keyboards. | 5 | As advertised | 1,385,424,000 | 11 26, 2013 |
A1DMOEISYRF8WV | 0471754862 | AJ1242 | [
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] | This book had many typo's and not very good at explaining some key concepts. Lot's of talk but there wasn't any hands on type learning scenario's that would help drive home the theory. The material and how it was covered in the book did little to help a person solve the problems in the book. Very Poor !!!!! I would... | 1 | Do not recommend this book !!!! | 1,371,600,000 | 06 19, 2013 |
A1DMOEUOX1SHLF | B003ODSVMY | C. Hackenberg | [
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] | Love this product. It's a hard shell with that kind of velvety feel to it. Hooks onto the macbook pro via clasps. When first installing it, some of the clasps had to be "coaxed" into snapping in place but it wasn't a big deal. I don't even notice the clasps anymore, they are so unobtrusive. Still fits into my soft slee... | 5 | It Just Works | 1,299,110,400 | 03 3, 2011 |
A1DMOEUOX1SHLF | B00FG88LXO | C. Hackenberg | [
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] | Tips over a lot but that was to be expected I guess. Does block drafts well though and can even be used as a decorative piece. | 4 | Tipsy Decorative Blocker | 1,391,212,800 | 02 1, 2014 |
A1DMOF0913ULUR | B005LDBCM6 | Lisa Hogan | [
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] | I was not shipped the correct product, when I contacted the shipper I was instructed to take a photo of the item that I received and email the photo to them, I did this several times, not getting a responce, I am still trying to resolve this problem, I strongly advise not using this vendor | 1 | shipped wrong product | 1,347,235,200 | 09 10, 2012 |
A1DMOF7GHXFNKU | B000FVC9NU | Wesley A. Jamieson | [
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] | I should have known something was wrong when bike shops in my city had never heard of this bike and when Schwinns own website doesn't have any type of info on it. Sure, the bike only cost 279.00 up front, but that doesn't cover any of the costs incurred immediately after purchasing the bike.My bike was missing the bolt... | 1 | This bike gives a bad name to Schwinn and Amazon | 1,183,075,200 | 06 29, 2007 |
A1DMOF8A4MZ305 | B001PO5NY8 | Mark D. Lake | [
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] | real good golf balls. Hard too find, but got them within threedays. I got what they said I would. Great seller | 5 | orenge golf balls | 1,300,838,400 | 03 23, 2011 |
A1DMOF8A4MZ305 | B005CHXXGE | Mark D. Lake | [
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] | Husband real happy bough this as toy and he uses it all the time his is real clear has not had any problems wit it first mvn he has owned real happy | 5 | Good. Product | 1,374,019,200 | 07 17, 2013 |
A1DMOFPBPN332N | 0595274803 | Michelle Simpsons "Michelle" | [
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] | I've been dating a widower for 9 months now and I had never felt so lost than I did in those first few month. This book truly helped me realize that many of the feelings that I had were not unique. There were many other people out there feeling much the same as I was. My boyfriend, who, is gratefully open-minded, als... | 5 | Help Is Here | 1,137,542,400 | 01 18, 2006 |
A1DMOGE8KWA4HF | 0262012499 | JIB | [
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] | Beautifully written, packed with insights you won't find anywhere else. Axilrod's unique experience as the consummate Fed insider shines a light on the human side of policymaking and leadership. He even breathes life into the arcane mechanics of monetary policy, far beyond what's available in any textbook yet easily ... | 5 | Required reading for faculty, students and Washington appointees | 1,239,062,400 | 04 7, 2009 |
A1DMOGE8KWA4HF | B000MN92WM | JIB | [
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] | The Omron PC Pedometer is well-designed, fully equipped and simple to use. It displays steps, distance or calories -- daily and through the week -- and uploads easily to my PC for archival storage. What's more, it has a clever technique to keep me going: the Omron doesn't give me any credit for a short burst of activ... | 5 | This one's a step ahead of the pack.... | 1,179,014,400 | 05 13, 2007 |
A1DMOGF830H2P | 0486437981 | Kwang Ya Kim | [
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] | This is a goog introduction book anou arou theory.At the first chapter it gives the introductions, for example, vector space , unitar matrix and so on.At the second chapter it discus the general concepts and method of QM.At 3th, it talks about group theory.And at 4th, it gives the applications of the group theory to t... | 3 | Good Introduction book | 1,196,294,400 | 11 29, 2007 |
A1DMOGFR9VE95Y | B00IJOA4M8 | chris sevigny | [
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] | This book is perfect, it's an easy read that immediately introduces you to likable/ relatable characters and an interesting storyline.To be honest I normally do not like witches or vampires or any of that kind of stuff, but truth be told I loved this book.It's fun, original and it doesn't fit the standards of what you ... | 5 | Raises the bar for YA novels | 1,393,286,400 | 02 25, 2014 |
A1DMOGJPQETZKO | 0399157441 | Amazon Customer | [
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] | I read a variety of books from a variety of authors. Nora has been one of my favorites for a while now. I am completely enjoying the writing in this novel. The banter between the characters and the descriptions of the fire are riveting. I disagree in the other posts that say there is too much info about jumping fir... | 5 | Fun | 1,304,640,000 | 05 6, 2011 |
A1DMOGK2LZKU7F | B00DUGCLY4 | Don Shadoan | [
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] | My little girl has so much fun with this game. I would get this game it will keep you busy | 5 | good game | 1,405,900,800 | 07 21, 2014 |
A1DMOGL8P4CT5S | B0039ZCMC2 | Kimberly Bowers | [
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] | SO CUTE AND SHABBY CHIC, I HAVE THIS IN MY KITCHEN TO HANG MY KEYS AND OTHER RANDOM THINGS, THANK YOU! | 5 | LOVE! | 1,359,504,000 | 01 30, 2013 |
A1DMOGMYT7F5F7 | 1402771266 | Karen Schmidt | [
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] | This book is AMAZING! Kurt Wenner is an incredible artist and a fantastic writer. He brings the history and the street painting revolution that he started to life. The poster that comes with the book is an extra treat. The art and story are worth much more than the cost of this very affordable book. If you have eve... | 5 | Great Art ....and A Great Read! | 1,322,524,800 | 11 29, 2011 |
A1DMOIN9B75TRO | 0316055433 | Amy R. Shapiro | [
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] | An absolutely magical book that enthralls you with its characters. So superbly written that you can see the brushstrokes on The Goldfinch in your mind. | 5 | Extraordinary | 1,401,667,200 | 06 2, 2014 |
A1DMOIN9B75TRO | 145551263X | Amy R. Shapiro | [
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] | A wonderfully written look at an elusive woman, The Phantom Of Fifth Avenue brings to life a world of privilege and greed. Meryl Gordon gives us access to the world of Huguette Clark, with all of the requisite mansions and greedy hangers on that caused this healthy woman to retreat to life in a hospital. With access ... | 5 | A fascinating look at an elusive woman | 1,401,580,800 | 06 1, 2014 |
A1DMOIRB5TXGJP | 0062060759 | Heather Presten | [
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] | Incarnate took me by surprise. It's set in a world where dragons, sylph, phoenixes, unicorns exist... and people who have lived thousands of years by being reincarnated into a new body after they die. Ana is the oddity; after five thousand years of only having one million souls, Ana has replaced an old soul and she has... | 4 | A Girl Unsure of Reincarnation becomes Immortalized in Music | 1,391,990,400 | 02 10, 2014 |
A1DMOIRB5TXGJP | 014242899X | Heather Presten | [
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] | To anyone who has ever felt far away from home, this one will hit close to the heart.This story was nothing like I expected it to be from when I first read the description and I love that my first idea of it was wrong. Here's why: I hate/loathe/detest a story that I can guess the ending to before I'm halfway through th... | 4 | A Beautiful and Terrifying Story that Begins and Ends with a Pinky Promise | 1,391,299,200 | 02 2, 2014 |
A1DMOIRB5TXGJP | B004HZYA6E | null | [
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] | The Amazon Kindle Keyboard is the best thing I've bought in a long time. I can buy book so much cheaper (especially because I always buy hardback) and it's saving me a lot of money. Such a great device! I find more ebook on here than on the B&N Nook store. Simply amazing. | 5 | Kindle Keyboard (Special Offers) | 1,315,958,400 | 09 14, 2011 |
A1DMOJ0W2HW8TL | B0000633ZP | Camille J. Lee-Chin | [
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] | Episode II: Attack of the Clones had all of the elements that made Episode IV: A New Hope (originally "Star Wars") and Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back so thrilling, plus a bit more. Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman and Hayden Christensen were perfectly cast and gave excellent performances. My fanaticism in Star W... | 5 | The Best So Far | 1,024,272,000 | 06 17, 2002 |
A1DMOJQ3BEA6OU | B00004TI3O | LittleJohn76 | [
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] | As advertised. sturdy, adjustable, with router bit. good value if you have more than one door to mount. | 5 | Door hinge template | 1,269,820,800 | 03 29, 2010 |
A1DMOJQ3BEA6OU | B0006JKIC0 | LittleJohn76 | [
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] | Received new as advertised, but this technology is old.After frustratingly trying to get it to play mp3 files from a 8GB SD card, I found that it has a limit of 2 GB. The NBOX is smaller, a newer technology, works well with larger SD cards. | 1 | Old technology! | 1,269,820,800 | 03 29, 2010 |
A1DMOJQ3BEA6OU | B000EZZL4G | LittleJohn76 | [
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] | I was expecting very heavy bass from these ear buds, but that is not the case. I got reasonable sound quality, but not the best. | 4 | Bass is not as heavy as some reviewers would laed you to think | 1,206,489,600 | 03 26, 2008 |
A1DMOK8ITPG3OI | B000TTPEXU | Kay T. Dorman | [
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] | This went over very well with grandsons ages 7,8 and 10. It was great to see them being active!! | 5 | Good exercise | 1,231,632,000 | 01 11, 2009 |
A1DMOKCIF3O19S | B004UBH4S6 | elder t | [
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] | only thing I don't like personally is multiple readings for the same horoscope but I guess that's being more thorough | 4 | does what it says | 1,325,030,400 | 12 28, 2011 |
A1DMOKDXG6NFUH | B004126A1G | adam | [
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] | Vary good movie i am still watching it i will still watch till iam finish it all i would watch it over again | 5 | watch it it is good | 1,395,446,400 | 03 22, 2014 |
A1DMOKEDWKPKVC | 0985627719 | Amazon Customer | [
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] | wow, this book had it all... and more! right from the beginning you knew that this was going to be a fun read, in fact I'd already downloaded the book before I finished reading the sample.The 'heroin' Ellie had a really nice personality and was a really cool, easy-to-love character. Also, the fact that she wasn't some ... | 5 | It Had It All... | 1,351,814,400 | 11 2, 2012 |
A1DMOKEDWKPKVC | 1484095618 | Amazon Customer | [
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] | Honestly, after I finished reading this series I was a complete emotional wreck, which, at the time was pretty embarrassing. (And yes when I say emotional wreck I do mean tears, don't judge). But saying that, I enjoyed almost every page in this series and definitely don't regret getting so hooked that I was on the verg... | 5 | Must Read | 1,382,832,000 | 10 27, 2013 |
A1DMOKI0JN64LY | B000981H6O | ak | [
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] | This vacuum is one of the best purchases I've made recently. If picks up all messes -- flour, sugar, hair, broken glass etc. I haven't had any liquid spills yet so can't say much about how it works on liquids. I find it so convenient to use this for small messes instead of pulling out the huge vacuum cleaner every time... | 5 | Don't know what I'd do without this! | 1,347,926,400 | 09 18, 2012 |
A1DMOKZFEGY8EC | 0780621611 | Pamegyric | [
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] | Have you been married a long time? The kids are gone; it's just the two of you living at the house? Is your romance slowly becoming non existent? This is a MUST see. This movie will remind you why you married your spouse. Remind you of all the good times, fun times, and romantic times. It will remind you of what is los... | 5 | A must for any long term relationship | 1,284,422,400 | 09 14, 2010 |
A1DMOL9C5K1E3C | B005GM6THA | Jessica Gebhardt | [
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] | I purchased this lamp. It was made very cheap. You could tell the quality was no where near what the original lamp was. I do not recommend this lamp! | 1 | Only worked for 2 months | 1,391,731,200 | 02 7, 2014 |
A1DMOLKNDIF9PR | B003V4AQZ6 | Michael | [
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1
] | This hedge trimmer is excellent! This quality tool made it so easy to trim my hedges, olive trees and other shrubbery. I did not realize how much extra effort my old trimmer required until I used this one. It cuts like a champ with a clean edge. You will not be disappointed with the Mantis. It makes yard work fun again... | 5 | Works Like a Champ! | 1,368,403,200 | 05 13, 2013 |
A1DMOLP6UO2FM1 | 0062098217 | Celtic Sin | [
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] | This book is about Jason Ellis (Ellismate)& his journey from living in Australia to his wild times making his way to the USA. This written masterpiece takes us through his drug-addiction and skateboard tours with Tony Hawk to his relationships and rehabilitation. Mike Tully did an outstanding job transcribing Ellis' st... | 5 | Ellismate's Book | 1,334,966,400 | 04 21, 2012 |
A1DMON2AMQBJXF | B0010P6D28 | carol germann | [
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] | I have worked with plastic surgeons for a number of years and Nectifirm provides the most amazing results I have seen. It looks like I won't ever have to be the patient! | 5 | Facelift? Wait! Nectifirm is the real answer. | 1,381,881,600 | 10 16, 2013 |
A1DMON3L18LAHG | 1564773353 | Po SoWo | [
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] | I love looking at the pictures in this book! To get an idea fo the projects, think of items you would expect in Real Simple magazine. I do agree with some of the previous comments about how you can't always get a feel for what the finished item looks like. The other thing that is annoying is that although there are ... | 4 | yummy | 1,066,780,800 | 10 22, 2003 |
A1DMON49JP8FDO | B000XH8AD4 | NELSON JELINEK | [
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] | I bought it back in 2009 and one of the strobes wasnt working. I live in Venezuela so it was very hard for me to send the strobe to USA for repair. After a while, they sent it to the wrong address (not to the one I asked but to my billing address at the time and they didnt even care to ask) and it went too long before ... | 1 | Awful! Dont buy it | 1,333,584,000 | 04 5, 2012 |
A1DMON8E8L05QI | B0002P5S0U | Sharyn Blackwell | [
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] | Very comfortable shoes especially when worn for 12 hrs plus. This is my fourth pair of this style of shoe. | 5 | Yeah for the doves | 1,402,444,800 | 06 11, 2014 |
A1DMONKXQQMRII | B0034C6GDG | Taylor Arter | [
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] | Absolutely loved it. I gave it to my girlfriend for her birthday and she carries it everywhere she goes. Puts out plenty of heat. No complaints | 5 | Awesome | 1,354,060,800 | 11 28, 2012 |
A1DMONKXQQMRII | B0050SYR74 | Taylor Arter | [
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] | Too mucg interference do not buy this headset. It will dissappoint. Even with only a few other rf devicces. Hated it | 1 | No | 1,354,060,800 | 11 28, 2012 |
A1DMONKXQQMRII | B007XVTR3K | null | [
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] | Couldnt be more happy! I loved this game more than the original black ops. New class system is awesome. Brand new zombies ideas. Campaign is just perfect in every way! | 5 | Just amazing | 1,354,060,800 | 11 28, 2012 |
A1DMONSKUL2N2G | B0010XTKXO | Magu | [
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] | I feel like repetition is the key to a successful study session. If I repeat an answer to myself over and over again, I'm more likely to remember it. When I was facing this test, I knew I would have to do something similar and when I found these flash cards, I knew I had the right study guide on my hands. I was able... | 5 | Flash card repetition beat it into my head | 1,379,894,400 | 09 23, 2013 |
A1DMONSKUL2N2G | B005P0MKRQ | Magu | [
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] | Preparing for every test is the same, right? You just need to review what you've learned so you can put all of that back out there on the test. However, sometimes, there is so much information that you can't keep it all straight. That's what I found on this particular test and that's why I went looking for help. Th... | 5 | Review, Review, Review | 1,379,894,400 | 09 23, 2013 |
A1DMOO58HVQXDF | 1936513722 | Roberto Cadet | [
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] | "From Thug to Scholar: An Odyssey to Unmask My True Potential" By Dr. James A. Williams is an exceptional read. You sometimes worry that memoirs are often embroidered to give the author a harder edge or a hero image, you don't feel that at all in this book. Williams' voice is authentic and genuine. This book po... | 5 | Exceptional Read!!! | 1,387,756,800 | 12 23, 2013 |
A1DMOO5D5WBZW9 | 0395066867 | KathiCANE@aol.com | [
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] | I have been trying to locate this book in bookstores and haven't been successful...Now I know why: it's out of print unfortunately! This was my favorite book as a child, and I would encourage EVERY parent, babysitter, grandparent, uncle, aunt, ect. to locate it and spark a child's imagination with Mr. Pudgins. I am now... | 5 | Spark a kid's imagination with Mr. Pudgins | 881,539,200 | 12 8, 1997 |
A1DMOO5D5WBZW9 | 0441000681 | KathiCANE@aol.com | [
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] | I recently saw a preview for the new Science Fiction movie "Matrix." Although I have yet to see this movie, the premise sounded similiar to the novel Neuromancer by William Gibson. I was wondering if anyone out there knew if the movie was based on Gibson's novel and whether or not he was credited for the ... | 5 | Question regarding Neuromancer | 922,838,400 | 03 31, 1999 |
A1DMOO7VQENZYL | 0964343304 | walter sharshon | [
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] | Not only should you get this book: you should get your neighbors to get a copy too. Actually, I recommend that you also get the 2 companion books to "Create an Oasis": "Branched Drain Greywater Systems" and "Builder's Greywater Guide".Art Ludwig obviously has both extensive knowledge of an... | 5 | Get this book! | 1,038,787,200 | 12 2, 2002 |
A1DMOO7VQENZYL | 0964343320 | walter sharshon | [
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] | I recommend that you get the 3 companion books on greywater treatment "Create an Oasis", "Branched Drain Greywater Systems" and "Builder's Greywater Guide". The information in these volumes will keep most of us far more informed than most of the regulators, the system builders, and the exp... | 5 | Another amazing book by Art Ludwig | 1,038,787,200 | 12 2, 2002 |
A1DMOO994PAWK4 | 1560256931 | Susan Lynn | [
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] | Having a history as a law enforcement officer, I found this book boring and self serving. To coin a cliche, it was all about HIM. I found some of it to be valid, police officers aren't perfect however I was disappointed it was only from the authors's vantage point, and his perception, which was very jaded. I live in t... | 1 | Self Serving | 1,122,940,800 | 08 2, 2005 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 0143112562 | Heavy Theta | [
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] | Opinions vary, but the numerous reviews that were produced at the time of this books release will likely be long forgotten by the time most folks actually make their way through this thing. One guesses that these reviewers must have felt pretty agitated being put in a position of having to rush through over a thousand... | 5 | Ignore the early reviews | 1,164,412,800 | 11 25, 2006 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 0143117564 | Heavy Theta | [
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] | I hope that Pynchon pocketed a few Benjies for the effort, even if Doc had a problem with the pay for play format. No doubt this was a page turner like he's never offered before. But for all the appeal of kanoodling in a comfortable vehicle parked in a favorite hide-away, the passion here is sentimental and not elect... | 4 | something in the air | 1,254,096,000 | 09 28, 2009 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 0312423209 | Heavy Theta | [
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] | This thing sat on my shelf, half-read for the longest time. Only the notice of the upcoming release this November of Pynchon's next got me motivated enough to dig into it again. It's not that it isn't brilliant. No one else around can dazzle you with so much wit and wonder. The first encounter with the talking dog ... | 5 | off the shelf just in time | 1,158,278,400 | 09 15, 2006 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 034503208X | Heavy Theta | [
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] | Most books are read for instruction or entertainment. Many challenge the wits or beliefs. Few question our very grasp on reality, or confront us with spiritual dilemma. The fact that the author ended his life prior to publication might place him in the rare club of suicidal artists (John Toole, Ian Curtis, Nick Drak... | 5 | like a Joseph Campbell hallucination | 1,045,785,600 | 02 21, 2003 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 0385240864 | Heavy Theta | [
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] | It took me a couple of starts to get past the first twenty pages of this book, but the persistence was well repayed. Over the course of a few works (Sot-Weed, End of the Road, Letters) Barth was one of the great powers of modern literature. Goat-Boy finds him in peak form. The longevity of his computer/campus framewo... | 5 | A masterful performance. | 1,045,526,400 | 02 18, 2003 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 0393089010 | Heavy Theta | [
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] | One can scarcely imagine the courage it takes to share the emotions in overcoming such a challenge. But that willingness, let alone the countless hours spent on transforming thought into expression was just the tip of the iceberg in seeing this project through. There were years of submission and revision and detour a... | 5 | Unbridled Determination | 1,392,508,800 | 02 16, 2014 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 0679723110 | Heavy Theta | [
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] | The late John Gardner was a most talented writer, filled with contradictions. He railed against the likes of Pynchon and Barth for their "excesses", while praising the more conservative style of Fowles, and yet probably his own best stuff was his adventurous experiments, such as OCTOBER LIGHT. GRENDEL, the ... | 5 | "Find a pile of gold and sit on it." | 985,392,000 | 03 24, 2001 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 0742551172 | Heavy Theta | [
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] | Even Dick Cheney now accepts the possibility. (President Bush campaigned on limiting CO2 emissions back in 2000, but changed his mind as he cited "market concerns".)I give these guys an extra star because back a couple of years ago when the UVA crowd was claiming that there was NO climate change going on, period, they... | 2 | Even Exxon now admits to a CO2 problem! | 1,172,534,400 | 02 27, 2007 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 0743269187 | Heavy Theta | [
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] | For many years there has been a continued effort to tear down the reputation of the Kennedy Brothers, largely fueled by the innuendo. This poison, including the calculated whispers of opponents that the Kennedy's battled during their brief tenure, has managed to infect a lot of the "history" that was published in the l... | 5 | Thank you David Talbot | 1,186,790,400 | 08 11, 2007 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 0780023013 | Heavy Theta | [
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] | As originally conceived by Fellini, the Toby Dammitt segment was, imho, the greatest work he ever committed to film. Taut, lean, stylish and very effective. I saw the film when it was first released and am fortunate enough to have this segment on an old beta tape.Beyond Terrence Stamp's wonderful delivery, is the cru... | 2 | Butchered Masterwork | 1,107,561,600 | 02 5, 2005 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 0788806270 | Heavy Theta | [
10,
15
] | First the restoration of this film for the DVD release is superb. It's easy to forget just how stunning early 40's Disney animation is. Also, while I've always been a fan of Fleicher's mid-30's rotoscoping, the multi-plane technique that Walt's studio perfected is both more subtle and impressively realistic. (On the... | 5 | don't it always seem to go? | 1,108,944,000 | 02 21, 2005 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 0790731452 | Heavy Theta | [
0,
0
] | Ensemble comedy is just plain difficult to pull off. This is particularly true when most of the characters are self-centered and vapid, lending little emotional support for the poor viewer to hang onto. Mars Attacks! proved too user unfriendly to garner much enthusiasm on its release.But after further review, the rul... | 5 | ack! ack! | 1,069,804,800 | 11 26, 2003 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 0792101448 | Heavy Theta | [
1,
1
] | After cutting his teeth with his own Kurasawa-morphed western, Leone pursued a truely original style by combining stark emotionality, unhurried visuals, minimilist dialogue and distinct recurrent musical undertones. He succeeded in cobbling the ultimate "horse opera" with this late 60's classic.The two most ... | 5 | Heavy Leitmotif | 1,069,459,200 | 11 22, 2003 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 0800141709 | Heavy Theta | [
0,
1
] | It's hard to believe but during the early 60's there were influential men who did seem to stop worrying and love the bomb. Henry Kissinger came to DC advocating the option of "limited nuclear warfare". General Curtis "Boom Boom" LeMay was known for violating Soviet air space, in what many consider... | 5 | This movie may have saved your life. | 985,046,400 | 03 20, 2001 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 080017948X | Heavy Theta | [
0,
2
] | Great comedies are rare these days. Not that there isn't always some good or cute stuff still getting released on a regular basis, but you don't often stumble onto a film that is consistently outrageous, and thought provoking at the same time (at least not since Preston Sturges). This is great stuff, the best work fr... | 5 | A Modern Classic | 984,268,800 | 03 11, 2001 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 0810933713 | Heavy Theta | [
0,
1
] | I've been to Rome and I saw this exhibit when it was at the National Gallery and there really is no question that the miraculous sculpture that came out of Athens 500 BC is of a quality that defies derivative imitation. So little of it (and most of what's left was pilfered and shipped to London where it remains, despi... | 5 | Often copied, never matched. | 1,365,033,600 | 04 4, 2013 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 0811200620 | Heavy Theta | [
7,
8
] | In Gardner's The Art of Fiction he sites two examples of the rare and difficult "lyrical" format: Finnegan's Wake, of course, and The Beetle Leg. Not an easy read, but not so challenging as, say, William Gaddis, a contemporary of Hawkes. (Both authors could be described as genius.)Beetle Leg has a very dreamy qualit... | 5 | recommended by John Gardner | 1,235,174,400 | 02 21, 2009 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 0991269705 | Heavy Theta | [
0,
0
] | I've got to admit that I was a little skeptical when one of my brighter friends recommended this to me. I'm not exactly conversant in Special Relativity and Quantum Mechanics, but have paid them just enough due diligence to be wary of an unexpected model that seriously challenges those few basic concepts I'm vaguely f... | 5 | Hyperversal Consciousness | 1,401,062,400 | 05 26, 2014 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 1415724784 | Heavy Theta | [
6,
16
] | Here are a few more inconvenient truths. Al is not much of a campaigner, but this movie gives an idea of what kind of manager he is. If the Florida democrats had paid enough attention to the butterfly ballot and other pre-election shenanigans:1. President Gore would have paid some attention to al-Qeada prior to 9/11... | 5 | like him or not, the man presents a very strong case | 1,174,521,600 | 03 22, 2007 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 1564780619 | Heavy Theta | [
8,
8
] | I never heard of any epistelary novels until I read this one. Imagine a book consisting of letters amongst the diverse characters from the author's other novels. Technically, we are advised, it is not essential to have read these other books in advance, but for all intents it would seem a moderately strong expectatio... | 5 | One book you really got to work your way up to. | 1,045,526,400 | 02 18, 2003 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 1588344592 | Heavy Theta | [
2,
5
] | An extremely handsome collection from all the material presented at the fascinating exhibit at the Sackler this Winter. The show is so inconclusive and well organized that it lends itself well as text and manual for the serious Yoga student. See the show, by all means, but having this bound edition on hand may prove ... | 5 | Much more than a museum catalogue. | 1,386,028,800 | 12 3, 2013 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 193521280X | Heavy Theta | [
7,
7
] | Karl Pribram views brain and consciousness differently then most of his celebrated colleagues and successful students. While the world of neuroscience toils at a very limited connectionist model, where thought and perception is reduced to the hardwiring of neuron upon neuron, Pribram recognizes the possibilities of a ... | 5 | The father of neuropsychology strikes back in the most enjoyable manner. | 1,361,750,400 | 02 25, 2013 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 6300216373 | Heavy Theta | [
7,
9
] | It is tempting to attribute the stylistic differences between Bertolucci's three great films to maturity, but each well reflects the rapidly emerging trends during film's most turbulent, and perhaps greatest decade. 1900 appeared at the end of the decade at a time when other directors struggled to find meaning and clo... | 5 | Zeitgeist Fever | 1,168,041,600 | 01 6, 2007 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 6302035058 | Heavy Theta | [
5,
6
] | I might not have quite the same emotions about this as the folks at the Mernau Institute when they first realized that the Argentines had indeed come up with a genuinely complete version of this masterwork, but tonight I remain quite moved by both the grace of the complete film and the satisfaction of finally witnessin... | 5 | Just watched the 2010 fully restored version | 1,046,044,800 | 02 24, 2003 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 6302213142 | Heavy Theta | [
10,
12
] | What an amazing DVD! Take A Hard Day's Night, and turn it into a real-time documentary of the historic Ed Sullivan appearance. So many fascinating moments are captured here. John is visibly thrown by the "Sorry Girls, he's married." subtitle, and then acts out hilariously at a terrific concert in DC. Geor... | 5 | 4 kids shake the globe | 1,051,401,600 | 04 27, 2003 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 6303366511 | Heavy Theta | [
1,
1
] | Buster Keaton was a world class artist who had so mastered his craft that, at least in this one sublime film, he could build on it to reach moments of unequaled grace and invention. It should seem very experimental, except that he moves back and forth between comedy and psychology and surrealism with such apparent eas... | 5 | Timeless Masterpiece | 984,441,600 | 03 13, 2001 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 630426786X | Heavy Theta | [
3,
5
] | This movie haunted me for days after I saw it during its criminally short theatre run. The critics were less than luke warm (though more than a few have since revised their view), but among film connoisseurs, Dead Man has attained an almost devotional following. Everything is, naturally. a matter of personal taste, b... | 5 | Best movie of the 90's | 982,886,400 | 02 23, 2001 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 630568393X | Heavy Theta | [
9,
14
] | Restorations of a number of great German Lang films have recently been released on DVD (Metropolis, Niebelungen, Mabuse). Given the enormous stature of these early works, one is tempted to search carefully through his numerous Hollywood projects to find the forgotten classic even more accessible to the modern viewer. ... | 3 | Good Lang, but a mixed bag. | 1,048,982,400 | 03 30, 2003 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 630580799X | Heavy Theta | [
10,
15
] | (Though it's only a matter of time before CONTEMPT is issued.) I don't know why it's so hard to get a sex goddess into a great movie. Billy Wilder managed it with Marilyn. Poor Brigitte spent her early years on film saddled with empty froth and scripts aimed more at third-rate philosophy than genuine drama. If not ... | 3 | The most satisfying Bardot available. | 985,996,800 | 03 31, 2001 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | 630595769X | Heavy Theta | [
14,
15
] | Sun Ra lived in Germantown. David Lynch was across the street from the Mutter Museum of Pathology (that houses the remains of the original "siamese" twins amongst other oddities). And the brothers Quay obviously were influenced by the Franklin Institute. The commonality seems to be a sense of madness and e... | 4 | The Philadelphia Stur | 985,564,800 | 03 26, 2001 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B0000009S6 | Heavy Theta | [
2,
2
] | Pam Zappa has described how her husband piled up the reels of recordings from the studio and on tour, down in their basement where he listened to them incessantly, taking the clips he thought were the best, and compiling them, over and over again. He released two such compilations after he broke us the original Mother... | 5 | Best (hardcore) Zappa | 1,180,742,400 | 06 2, 2007 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B0000024OG | Heavy Theta | [
1,
3
] | When I read about the new batch of Dylan remixes in the SPIN review, about how the original CD masterings were inferior, I sighed and willingly plunked down my money at the chance of improving on the greatest album of all time (maybe). I warmed up my good component stereo, tried to talk myself into the improvement of ... | 5 | worth it? depends on your system! | 1,068,422,400 | 11 10, 2003 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B0000025L8 | Heavy Theta | [
0,
2
] | After the smashing breakthrough, the sophomore review and the roots recognition, this great band didn't have a damn thing to prove. So they went into the studio and followed their passion wherever it led, with no regard to audience or critic alike. They even couldn't be bothered with editing the dozens of tracks they... | 5 | Brilliant strokes, not perfection! | 1,069,804,800 | 11 26, 2003 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B0000027DB | Heavy Theta | [
9,
9
] | The best sales strategy for box sets is to offer what the hard-core fans crave, but have never had. The Beach Boys offered tracks from the legendary, unreleased SMILE; the Byrds give us the Gram Parsons lead vocals that Lee Hazelwood succeeded in getting wiped off the original SWEETHEARTS OF THE RODEO. Very hard to ... | 5 | The Gram Parsons Strategy | 1,060,905,600 | 08 15, 2003 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B000002AHC | Heavy Theta | [
0,
2
] | The original word on this album was that it was much better than you would expect, given that the band had now kicked out David Crosby, replacing him on the cover shot with a horse. The CD has added a track of studio unpleasantness that supports notions of both Crosby's irritability and Michael Clark's mediocrity. It'... | 5 | Monolithic Vanity | 1,062,720,000 | 09 5, 2003 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B000002G7C | Heavy Theta | [
23,
25
] | After buying the lp, the first cd and the box set, I've been hard pressed at justifying this purchase. I spotted a used copy at the local swap shop; the guy at the counter asked (in so many words) "Is this really going to improve your love life?" No, and it won't get me into a band with Brian Eno either.But I've alwa... | 5 | Mono is better | 1,121,644,800 | 07 18, 2005 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B000002G7G | Heavy Theta | [
1,
1
] | The recent release of the deluxe edition of VU & Nico (with stereo and mono mixes) tends to reinforce the fact that this is actually the one Velvet album that you might be really be tempted to own two different discs. Of course this has all to do with the fact that the wonderful box set comes with the version of th... | 5 | Closet Mix, Standard Mix, whatever! | 1,044,057,600 | 02 1, 2003 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B000002GNO | Heavy Theta | [
12,
14
] | How many indispensable recordings can one guy release in a spectacular career? Enough for something important to get lost in the shuffle? Well, not for fellow musicians and the knowledgeable fans who have apparently treasured Veedon Fleece as a pinnacle of caledonio soul. (I read somewhere that Sinead O'Connor list... | 5 | connoisseur van? | 1,214,956,800 | 07 2, 2008 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B000002I6T | Heavy Theta | [
0,
1
] | I got the lp, and the original CD issue. And I hadn't seen any mention about this 2011 edition in terms of whether it is merely a re-release, or has someone re-mastered it. But I bit and when I got it I was shocked to hear how buzzy and distorted it sounded on the little computer satellite system I got in the bedroom... | 5 | Surprisingly Rich Re-master | 1,352,678,400 | 11 12, 2012 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B000002KBT | Heavy Theta | [
0,
1
] | I swore I would never be lured into the big switch of CD technology. Then I spotted releases of Trout Mask Replica, Lick My Decals off Baby and Absolutely Free at the local record store (the latter two having taken me some time to track down as used lps). That was over 20 years ago and only the Zappa disc is available... | 5 | Another Captain Classic due for a decent Remastering | 1,292,716,800 | 12 19, 2010 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B000002KOE | Heavy Theta | [
2,
3
] | it's pretty hard to find any evidence that this disc is any different than the one that was issued in 1990. the only evidence i can find is a tiny HDCD emblem in the back corner of the case. but the sound is night and day better. david crosby produced a mean/clean canvass for joni to expose her entire stage crafted ... | 5 | remastered? does it matter? (a lot, actually.) | 1,299,542,400 | 03 8, 2011 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B000002KOJ | Heavy Theta | [
3,
3
] | Joni Mitchell never stood still in her prodigious recording career, and an argument could be made that any number of those records are her finest, or most influential, or best embodies her artistic essence. Clouds is the second album she released. Her first, Songs for a Seagull is hauntingly beautiful, and yet seems ... | 5 | Falling Angel | 1,168,041,600 | 01 6, 2007 |
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