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A1DNCI78FPKVNS | B00FZM8Z7I | Brenda K. Parker | [
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] | My granddaughter loves this movie and buying it digitally is great since I don't have to store the hard copy. it's available to watch anywhere we go! | 5 | Granddaughter Loves This Movie | 1,400,198,400 | 05 16, 2014 |
A1DNCIFEQNW8JU | 1483804437 | SHELLEY COOPER | [
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] | I would recommend this set to other teachers. It is colorful and has the strategies for the students to review when they get stuck on problems. | 5 | Common Core Set | 1,403,395,200 | 06 22, 2014 |
A1DNCIFEQNW8JU | 1624426026 | SHELLEY COOPER | [
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] | This book contains a lot of mixed skills that required the different levels of Bloom's Taxonomy. I knew I needed to add more critical thinking skills for my students. That's why I chose this book. | 5 | Math Common Core | 1,403,395,200 | 06 22, 2014 |
A1DNCIFEQNW8JU | 1624426077 | SHELLEY COOPER | [
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] | This book contains a lot of words problems that require critical thinking. I knew I needed to add more of this in the classroom. | 5 | Language Arts | 1,403,395,200 | 06 22, 2014 |
A1DNCIFEQNW8JU | B0017OCLU0 | SHELLEY COOPER | [
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] | I bought these letters to go with my monkey mischief theme this year. I am pleased with them and their design is awesome. | 5 | Animal Print Letters | 1,403,395,200 | 06 22, 2014 |
A1DNCIFEQNW8JU | B001PLMO0M | SHELLEY COOPER | [
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] | My theme is Monkey Mischief this year. This welcome board is large and my students, family, and faculty will have no problem seeing it at Open House. Love it | 5 | Welcome Board | 1,403,395,200 | 06 22, 2014 |
A1DNCIFEQNW8JU | B003KJV9LW | SHELLEY COOPER | [
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] | This is my them for my classroom this year. This board is colorful and has the six main rules (I prefer expectations over rules) but I bought it anyway. | 5 | Mischief Monkeys | 1,403,395,200 | 06 22, 2014 |
A1DNCIFEQNW8JU | B00CBGBSFM | SHELLEY COOPER | [
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] | Yes she is loves doing all the different nail designs. | 5 | Five Stars | 1,405,123,200 | 07 12, 2014 |
A1DNCIFEQNW8JU | B00DUBH07C | SHELLEY COOPER | [
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] | My six year old enjoys playing it. There to were quite a few to choose from but she is enjoying this one. | 5 | Ice Cream Maker | 1,405,123,200 | 07 12, 2014 |
A1DNCIFEQNW8JU | B00FAPF5U0 | SHELLEY COOPER | [
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] | Yes, I like it but it annoys me when I lose. | 5 | I like it but it annoys me when I lose | 1,405,123,200 | 07 12, 2014 |
A1DNCIH9RW3H6N | 014018726X | Zack D. | [
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] | No avant-gardism. No stylistic dialogue. No complex narrative.Heinrich Boll is masterful in this simple little story about a day in the life of an early 20th century clown. The Clown is personal, cynical, insightful and sharply hilarious.You will either love or hate the misanthropic Hans Schneir but irregardless of wh... | 5 | One of the best. | 1,391,904,000 | 02 9, 2014 |
A1DNCIH9RW3H6N | 0141034599 | Zack D. | [
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] | This book really makes one contemplate and doubt his own knowledge. Taleb's writing style can be, at times, biased and rambling, but he makes up for it with his easy to comprehend explanations of complex concepts.I strongly recommend this book to literally any one. It is applicable in so many ways. | 5 | An Eye-Opener | 1,269,302,400 | 03 23, 2010 |
A1DNCIH9RW3H6N | 0143029266 | Zack D. | [
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] | This novella is a nice quick read. The prose translates really cleanly and the story flows effortlessly. I actually think the cover does the story a disservice as the novella is far richer and better told than the movie and the imagery fo the actors is distracting during the childhood stories. Overall though, highly... | 4 | Nice quick read | 1,369,180,800 | 05 22, 2013 |
A1DNCIH9RW3H6N | 1592405878 | Zack D. | [
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] | The best book I've ever read.The principles in this book will completely change your life. You'll stop stressing over things, small and large alike. You will stop taking everything seriously. You will start enjoying everything and nothing.The biggest thing you can take away from this book is the reality of happiness... | 5 | Simply life-changing | 1,302,566,400 | 04 12, 2011 |
A1DNCJA35P0A6T | 0983275904 | scottyshadow | [
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] | I just finished reading "Find the Upside of the Down Times" and found it to be an uplifting rendition of using specific techniques to improve one's ability to face life's challenges. This is not so much a story book, but a book with nine chapters, each chapter addressing a specific challenge and new ways to look at th... | 5 | "Upside" Uplifting | 1,311,292,800 | 07 22, 2011 |
A1DNCJBPYZROFP | B00BD4X7QQ | Ervin Hawley | [
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] | I just got back from coyote hunting and I used the Real avid Gun Boss AR-15 cleaning kit for the first time in the field first of all the kit fits rite in your coat pocket and did not make any noise.The little case also has some room for a couple little bottles of lube and solvent.The first thing I noticed when I put t... | 5 | By Ervin Hawley : January 21, 2014 Real Avid Gun Boss AR-15 Cleaning Kit in the field | 1,390,262,400 | 01 21, 2014 |
A1DNCJJY0DZJQ2 | B000EMCZ52 | Giovanni Rosania | [
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] | Excellent product at an excellent price! it is an original Toshiba adapter for a very cheap price, I am saying that because about a couple of years ago I bought another adapter here at Amazon but it wasn't Toshiba and it had a lot of problems like not charging the batery of my computer all times and my computer shuttin... | 5 | Excellent! | 1,324,684,800 | 12 24, 2011 |
A1DNCJJY0DZJQ2 | B0035IH9P8 | Giovanni Rosania | [
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] | I expected a more professional print. It looks and feels like inkjet, and it is printed on normal thick paper.I expected at least "couché" paper or similar, as used in poster printing.I have seen may other poster reprints with much better quality. Even when printed on a normal color laser printer. | 2 | Bad Quality printing on bad quality paper | 1,376,870,400 | 08 19, 2013 |
A1DNCJJY0DZJQ2 | B0050D4TY0 | Giovanni Rosania | [
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] | I expected a more professional print. It looks and feels like inkjet and it is printed on normal thick paper.I expected at least "couché" paper or similar, as used in poster printing.I have seen may other poster reprints with much better quality. Even when printed on a normal color laser printer. | 2 | Bad quality printing on bad quality paper | 1,376,870,400 | 08 19, 2013 |
A1DNCJJY0DZJQ2 | B007A7PNDA | Giovanni Rosania | [
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] | I bought this product from Ellusionist and I think it was a waste of money, because it is not as advertised.First of all, the metal is so thin that it can be bent back at room temperature by a child, so it is not credible by the audience and it is not examinable by them.I also own a similar but cheaper product, which i... | 1 | Shift Fork - Not as good as advertised | 1,366,848,000 | 04 25, 2013 |
A1DNCJJY0DZJQ2 | B008R4ZYF2 | Giovanni Rosania | [
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] | I bought this product because it said it is a "Toshiba original AC adapter" and instead I received a generic adapter made by a brand called "Delta" that works with Toshiba but is not a Toshiba. | 1 | Not a Toshiba product as advertised | 1,396,051,200 | 03 29, 2014 |
A1DNCJLILYZHM9 | 6300274187 | Ken Smeader | [
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] | Love it! One of our all time favorites and a great reminder that a simple spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down! | 5 | Great Mivie! | 1,391,644,800 | 02 6, 2014 |
A1DNCJLILYZHM9 | B008JFUQ16 | Ken Smeader | [
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] | Bought for grandchildren, but we love it as well. Would recommend it and be prepared to buy at least one Minion! | 5 | Great Movie | 1,388,707,200 | 01 3, 2014 |
A1DNCJNDQI0YW3 | 0595093272 | Ted Arnott | [
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] | This is one of those books, that once you start reading it, you don't want to be interupted until you are done. When I realized as I was coming to the end of the story, I was hoping for more pages. The the flow of the story is great, and the dark nature makes you think about it even when done reading. Since I live i... | 5 | Didn't want to stop. | 993,254,400 | 06 23, 2001 |
A1DNCJO5DCGT6H | 0451170911 | E. W. Becker "Ed Becker" | [
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] | I read this book (written in 1991) and one written just recently by Dr. Patrick Roth: "The End of Back Pain" (he is a neurosurgeon in Hackensack, NJ).Both provided great background material for me to decide what to do. Both also suggest very specific stretching and several exercises for my back and whole "c... | 4 | Dr. Root covers the territory well | 1,401,321,600 | 05 29, 2014 |
A1DNCJO5DCGT6H | 0470067365 | E. W. Becker "Ed Becker" | [
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] | I bought this for my young, adult children. It's sound, well-reasoned advice written in a form that is easily understood. | 4 | Good financial advice for any beginner | 1,391,385,600 | 02 3, 2014 |
A1DNCJO5DCGT6H | B000VHGWOA | E. W. Becker "Ed Becker" | [
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] | The gold chain was as nice as I expected and was delivered on time, the recipent enjoys it. | 4 | Got what I wanted | 1,212,624,000 | 06 5, 2008 |
A1DNCJO5DCGT6H | B0049MPQA4 | E. W. Becker "Ed Becker" | [
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] | Does the job and easy to install. Helps keep this older desktop engine working a bit longer for a modest price. | 4 | Graphics Card for an older Desktop | 1,391,385,600 | 02 3, 2014 |
A1DNCJWMWEI7GP | B009GF6F9U | Pat Maurer | [
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] | I like the protection it provides. I do not like that it does not stand up with as much of an angle like in the picture when using the case opened feature. | 4 | 4 Stars for HDX 7 Folio Case Cover | 1,390,780,800 | 01 27, 2014 |
A1DNCK85CHJ9AK | 0983072124 | Evelyn Cogswell | [
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] | The writing was excellent. Each character came to life with an unmistakable and vivid individual personality, and each was totally credible. Because of having read Dudley's Mourning Becomes Cassandra, I thought I could predict the direction this novel was going but I was wrong. The plot took unexpected twists an tur... | 5 | The Beresfords | 1,362,268,800 | 03 3, 2013 |
A1DNCKG123CO66 | B004J3AE5U | Barbara | [
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] | They are the most comfortable liners and fit perfectly. I wish Kotex would make them again. I called the company and they told me they were discontinuing this product. | 5 | U-Pantiliners | 1,383,350,400 | 11 2, 2013 |
A1DNCKMR2ITY2C | 0812973984 | Marilyn M. West "Marilyn" | [
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] | This novel gave insight into the often little known Romani or Gypsy culture while captivating my attention in a tragic WWII story. | 4 | A Gypsy Woman survives during WWII | 1,178,668,800 | 05 9, 2007 |
A1DNCKQE12HYXV | B000Q38YU4 | Russell Newby | [
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] | This is my initial reaction. Used the product for one day and have been impressed by the results. For the last few months the base joint of my right thumb has been acting up (sins of youth, volly ball, work, and whatever). This was coupled with a mid joint tendancy to lock up over the last few weeeks. Basicly lost ... | 5 | This is my initial reaction. Used the product for ... | 1,403,740,800 | 06 26, 2014 |
A1DNCKQE12HYXV | B001IMSLXM | Russell Newby | [
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] | Are these the same Lacy's Almond Wafers sold at Costco? 25 oz plastic bowl is priced under $8.00. My wife loves these so I am wondering if there is a difference. | 5 | Curious; | 1,387,584,000 | 12 21, 2013 |
A1DNCKQE12HYXV | B00BJCN5XM | Russell Newby | [
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] | See my review for Sonax wheel cleaner. Only possible complaint on these brushes are that you can't bend the brush area as you can in other brushes. This was not a problem for me. I only used the large unit that did all I needed. If I ever really go after the wheels the other brushes will get into all the places on ... | 5 | See my review for Sonax wheel cleaner. Only possible ... | 1,405,814,400 | 07 20, 2014 |
A1DNCKQE12HYXV | B00KS5JJ4A | Russell Newby | [
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] | Just used on my 2006 S2K. Front wheels were black with brake dust rear (as usual) were hardly noticable. Sprayed on left front & left rear wheels. By the time I finished sprying the rear wheel the front was a very dark red. Along with this product I ordered the Wheel Woolies and the lug nut brush. Used the lug nut... | 5 | This stuff is great. Rear wheel was even quicker | 1,405,814,400 | 07 20, 2014 |
A1DNCKQQ640XQ1 | B000FJQCP8 | Matt | [
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] | I bought this pillow about a month ago and it is the worst pillow ever!! Every morning I wake up with a stiff neck! They talk about how it's suppose to support your neck and help you sleep better at night but it has done nothing of that sort!! I don't recommend this pillow to anyone! I'd honestly rather sleep with a ch... | 1 | Terrible | 1,342,396,800 | 07 16, 2012 |
A1DNCKWPL2BREQ | B000VXB2PI | Michael D. Shannon "Big Mike From Maine" | [
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] | Cute and nice. I think the guys were trying to hit on the old energy of Jan and Dean, The Beach Boys, the Hondells and the like but they missed. Some really good instrument work and really nifty stereo effects but the whole thing left me flat. If my buddy Gary didn't like The Blasters so much I never would have gotten ... | 1 | Guys, where did the energy go? | 1,201,132,800 | 01 24, 2008 |
A1DNCKYDLETE5A | B008V9RW58 | Phil Connors | [
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] | Got these as a Christmas gift for my wife who likes to listen to music as she walks. She loves the sound quality. Unfortunately she forgot to check her pockets and they went thru the washing machine with her sweats. To both our surprise....they still work and sound as good as they did on Christmas Day! | 5 | Great Sound Very Durable | 1,389,744,000 | 01 15, 2014 |
A1DNCKZA544813 | B000GZJL86 | Wallace H. Macdonough "Wally MacD" | [
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] | Just picked up a new Honda NC700X and installed the Symtech Hand Warmer Kit. Have used the Symtec brand for many years on different bikes and have never had a problem. This was any easy install as the battery and wiring that you need is accessed through the storage space that is where the gas tank would normally be. Al... | 5 | NC700X Heated Grips | 1,354,752,000 | 12 6, 2012 |
A1DNCKZA544813 | B000MLU8SQ | Wallace H. Macdonough "Wally MacD" | [
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] | Have used this model for many years and has saved the day many times. With the pliers and screwdrivers along with the awl you can fix or repair almost anything. McGyver wouldn't have been a program if it hadn't been for his VSA knife.Would miss it so much that I always keep a spare around and wouldn't be without it. | 5 | The best carry in Your Pocket Tool kit available | 1,358,121,600 | 01 14, 2013 |
A1DNCKZA544813 | B001AWK8J0 | Wallace H. Macdonough "Wally MacD" | [
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] | Replaced the XL883L model stock short shocks with the 13" Progressives and the difference in the ride isnight and day. No more lining your spine up every time you hit a little bump. The forks are next. | 5 | Excellent Ride | 1,364,947,200 | 04 3, 2013 |
A1DNCKZA544813 | B001L03S6Q | Wallace H. Macdonough "Wally MacD" | [
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] | Replaced the Drive Disc with the Noma on my Craftsman Snowblower, which was causing the drive wheels to slip and is now like new. Put up with it for too long as it was easy to replace. | 5 | Runs like new.... | 1,364,947,200 | 04 3, 2013 |
A1DNCKZA544813 | B001Q5DQOU | Wallace H. Macdonough "Wally MacD" | [
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] | Previous antenna was cutting in and out along some of the major highways that had trees along the route. Thought that was normal as it had always done it. This antenna is like day and night compared to the old one and wished I had gotten it before. Would highly recommend this one. | 5 | Works Great | 1,320,796,800 | 11 9, 2011 |
A1DNCKZA544813 | B0043T7FXE | Wallace H. Macdonough "Wally MacD" | [
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] | Quick to get used to and no more moving the mouse around. Everything within easy reach. Once you get used to this type of mouse you won't want to go back. The wireless start up was no problem to set up and have not had any problems.The buttons are also customizable if you wish. Good the way the are for me.Give one a tr... | 5 | Logitech M750 Wireless Mouse | 1,388,361,600 | 12 30, 2013 |
A1DNCL4F8PL822 | B009L5IVC4 | Jerry Lombard | [
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] | The boots fit as expected. I added a Rocky boots insole and have used them hunting,warm ,lightweight and easy walking. I will order again. | 5 | great boots | 1,388,448,000 | 12 31, 2013 |
A1DNCL8AOR20NG | B00009VRDI | *BlaQ-n-AzN* | [
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] | what can i say about this album?hmm...not to be rude or anything but im not feelin this one at all. the first album was a whole lot better. there's too many slow tempo songs and not enough up. im not sayin dont get this album but i highly recommind that you preview first before buying it.... | 2 | aShaNTi aShaNti AsHaNti....... | 1,057,536,000 | 07 7, 2003 |
A1DNCLQZAYU41U | B000RTRODU | David Li | [
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] | Has problem with double vision in this 2007 model. Only can use one side at a time. | 2 | Double vision | 1,273,363,200 | 05 9, 2010 |
A1DNCMMUMJJZE4 | B0067BGZBE | chad | [
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] | I was more than pleased with this purchase. The price you truly cannot beat compared to other stores. I would highly suggest this product to anyone of my friends. | 5 | Cressi Scuba Diving Snorkeling Freediving Mask Snorkel Set, White | 1,359,072,000 | 01 25, 2013 |
A1DNCMYGTG60UG | B00005IAF6 | Frank_WA | [
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] | This album was shipped to WBAR, barnard college radio, where I DJ. Upon first listening, i was hooked. Come with me is a great intro song, and the remaining songs don't let you down. My favorites include right back to you and profile. Not too hard but filled with high energy that will keep your head moving. Although it... | 4 | energetic punk! | 990,489,600 | 05 22, 2001 |
A1DNCNCVFCO7X8 | B000002GA9 | Jose Franco "jlfv TepaJal" | [
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] | I'm very please with my CD "Whipped Cream & Other Delights (40th Anniversary Edition)~ Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass"Jose L Franco | 5 | Excellent Music | 1,178,668,800 | 05 9, 2007 |
A1DNCNCVFCO7X8 | B002HWOMZ8 | Jose Franco "jlfv TepaJal" | [
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] | I found this CD after seeking many places for it, and finally I found it, and sent for it. I received it and I'm enjoying thanks to the fast and excellent service that I received. | 5 | EXCELLENT SERVICE | 1,285,891,200 | 10 1, 2010 |
A1DNCNH8H4MD9B | B000CEXG00 | Robertlv | [
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] | I have purchased many movies or classic series and Ihave never had any trouble with any of them. I justpurchesed the complete series of the Flintstonesfor my wife and she loves it. I will continue inthe future to order all my movies or classic series from Amazon.I suggest you do the same, you can't go wrong.Robert Vanc... | 5 | A Proof Of Excellence At Amazon | 1,347,408,000 | 09 12, 2012 |
A1DNCNH8H4MD9B | B000V6R2OU | Robertlv | [
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] | The cables that I ordered in my last order from Amazonwas just exactly what I needed. They worked great. Iwould suggest to anyone to order from Amazon becausethey have well informed employees and they will makesure you get what you order. Try Amazon and you won'tbe disappointed.Robert Vance,robertlvsenior722yahoo.com | 5 | Satisfaction on last order from Amazon | 1,377,993,600 | 09 1, 2013 |
A1DNCNH8H4MD9B | B001G7QH76 | Robertlv | [
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] | I had used a couple of other treatments but they didn't work.this cream worked very well. I still have some problems withthe fungus but this cream has really helped. Thank You | 4 | Antifungal Cream | 1,401,062,400 | 05 26, 2014 |
A1DNCNH8H4MD9B | B001JAHS50 | Robertlv | [
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] | My wife and I both love to watch The Big Valley butall we see are the first couple of season. We wouldlike to know how many seasons was The Big Velley on.Can anyone tell me and why in the world is Fox holdingback seasons of this great series.Robertrobertlvsenior72@yahoo.com | 4 | How Many Seasons Was Big Valley On? | 1,360,713,600 | 02 13, 2013 |
A1DNCNH8H4MD9B | B0085A0M0A | Robertlv | [
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] | I have heard this song many times and I think it is a wonderful songwith a wonderful message of God's love when He sent His Son to dieon the Cross so we could be saved. I have known this woman who wrotethis song for many years, her name is Goldie Vance from Oak Hill, WV. She has goneon to be with the Lord in 1994. She ... | 5 | Wonderful Song | 1,356,652,800 | 12 28, 2012 |
A1DNCNH8H4MD9B | B00A6SZRT0 | Robertlv | [
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] | My wife and I love to watch Gunsmoke but we don'tunderstand why after 20yrs run of Gunsmoke thatthere are just now 7 seasons released. At this rateI won't be able to own and watch all of Gunsmoke. Iwill be deceased long before they all get released.Why, tell me why can't we get more Gunsmoke?Robertrobertlvsenior72@yaho... | 5 | Gunsmoke | 1,360,713,600 | 02 13, 2013 |
A1DNCO87NHQTJD | B000LRA5L6 | Charles Link | [
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] | I purchased this showerhead after experiencing an oxygnics showerhead in our motorhome. It is the best showerhead I have used in over 60 years of taking showers. | 5 | Great Showerhead | 1,297,382,400 | 02 11, 2011 |
A1DNCO87NHQTJD | B00E6LJBUO | Charles Link | [
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] | On installation, there was no way to view the entire register horizontally without scrolling. Register fonts were too large. Changed register fonts to Utsaah 8 and register is now viewable. However, the other fonts such as under the Accounts window are too small. Have learned to select large fonts (within Quicken) on e... | 2 | Fonts problems in Quicken 14 | 1,383,609,600 | 11 5, 2013 |
A1DNCOSSJ5VN74 | 0786032170 | Mary V Stevens | [
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] | Typical Britton. On the edge, exiting. Keeps you turning the pages.He's in a class with Vince Flynn, BradThor, et.al | 4 | Courier | 1,391,040,000 | 01 30, 2014 |
A1DNCOSSJ5VN74 | 0987671723 | Mary V Stevens | [
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] | Having been to Belmont and Saratoga, I could see what was going on in the book.I enjoyed it thoroughly, however, could have done with less of the sexual encounters.I'll definitely be reading more of Pettersen's work. | 4 | Horse Racing enthusiast | 1,346,889,600 | 09 6, 2012 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | 0060930217 | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
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] | Must break into the SERIOUS debate about this books merit by interjecting that this is, first and foremost, a very funny book. Just hilarious, on whatever level you prefer to read it at. Benny Profane indeed! I was an economics major, not a lit major, that probably helps me enjoy it, as I can readily choose to skip th... | 5 | Very, very funny novel | 1,126,915,200 | 09 17, 2005 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | 0062127241 | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
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] | This book is not anywhere near the same caliber as Pete Townsend's brilliant creative work in music and lyrics. While undoubtedly true that he is the only major rock star capable of writing a nuanced book without a ghostwriter, there is little doubt he could have benefited from one. This book is often heavy lifting. It... | 3 | Huge creative force writes a somewhat boring autobiography | 1,362,700,800 | 03 8, 2013 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | 0345479726 | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
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] | I first read "Setting Free the Bears" John Irving's quirky and bitter-sweet funny initial effort (published circa 1969)in the 1970's. Since then, I have read them all, and enjoyed the ride. This long book is actually a pretty easy read. It is often humerous, at times emotionally wrenching(near its conclusion), quite bl... | 4 | Entertaining effort from sometimes great author. | 1,156,982,400 | 08 31, 2006 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | 0345521420 | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
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] | This book is a lot of fun to read.. I never owned a Bug, but as a 60's kid, I had many fun times in them. I knew the basic story of Mr. Porsche designing it, Hitler sponsoring it, but never really knew why Hitler backed such an unpretentious design when Germany already had the great Daimler Benz cars, or how its produc... | 4 | e | 1,386,460,800 | 12 8, 2013 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | 0375701427 | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
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] | As Mr.Roth recently said in an interview, he knew America was going off the rails in the late 60's. but it took him more than 20 years to have the perspective write about it. And the time he waited worked its magic; this is the deepest and most profound book I have ever read about that dramatic, disturbing era. It's Ro... | 5 | The best American novel about the Vietnam war era | 1,364,774,400 | 04 1, 2013 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | 0375713255 | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
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] | I highly recommend this book to anyone who thinks the 1960's were a fascinating time in US history and demand an authoritative source for the story. While this biography covers only LBJ's political fortunes from 1958 through the months after the Kennedy assassination, and is the fourth installation in the Caro LBJ bio... | 5 | Dramatic time in our history, captured authoritatively | 1,352,764,800 | 11 13, 2012 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | 038551851X | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
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] | I heard the fire when I was 16. Cream played exactly one gig at a high school, and there I was. The waves of huge sounds and the stunning roar of the blues. And then a few years later, Layla, which has to be the most intense blues-rock ever recorded. Searing suffering. Then a few years later the masterful 461 Ocean Blv... | 3 | Essential listening, You can skip the book | 1,209,945,600 | 05 5, 2008 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | 0425087417 | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
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] | When I hurt my back 20 years ago, I was an active recreational athlete. Suffice to say I had to stop sports completely for while due to a back injury. After a few doctor visits, I had an MRI diagnosing "ruptured disk (aka bulging disk), disk degeneration." I did Physical Therapy for a while, it did help somewhat. But I... | 5 | Changed my life. | 1,286,496,000 | 10 8, 2010 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | 0451219163 | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
1,
1
] | Leonard and his staff are movie lovers and experts, and this the most comprehensive guide of its kind. They are American movie historians at heart. They love the recognized classics and they seem to particularly appreciate film-making craft and professionalism. I think they implicitly favor Hollywood movies or better ... | 5 | The Best Overall guide to movies (mostly mainstream) | 1,176,681,600 | 04 16, 2007 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | 0812977866 | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
0,
1
] | Super Sad True Love Story is an astonishing, very funny, and,I think,predictive social-science fiction, in the tradition of Orwell's 1984, Huxley's Brave New World, with more than a bit of Woody Allen's Sleeper too. Featuring a world, in the very near future -it's allegory, but hints we are talking about just a few yea... | 5 | Brilliant, prescient, his (your?) generation's 1984 or Sleeper | 1,322,179,200 | 11 25, 2011 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | 0974476552 | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
1,
1
] | Energy for Keeps is a simple and yet comprehensive survey of the basic science behind all common forms of energy generation, including natural gas, coal, oil, solar, wind power, bio-mass and co-generation, nuclear power, hydroelectric, and even tidal power. This book takes a careful and nuanced look at the basic scienc... | 5 | Great for adults, though designed for students. | 1,304,553,600 | 05 5, 2011 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | 1455502804 | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
0,
0
] | This is an informative, reasonably well researched take on a voluminous number of people and historic trends of interest and import to feminists and other liberated women, and hopefully of interest to men who appreciate those kinds of women as well.My wife enjoyed it, but maybe I enjoyed it more than she did. More funn... | 4 | Another husband who bought it for wife and liked it too. | 1,393,459,200 | 02 27, 2014 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | 1592403700 | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
7,
8
] | This memoir begins in the blooming 1968 era rock scene, when rock and roll was becoming "rock" and it was beginning to be taken seriously as an art form. I think Mr. Goldberg's memoir is most successful in capturing the energy of that often chronicled era, though it gets short treatment in favor of the more detailed d... | 4 | Not very musical, but interesting look at a business. | 1,238,457,600 | 03 31, 2009 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | 1594204233 | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
1,
1
] | Bleeding Edge is an edgy, funny, strange and entertaining novel, which means it's a typical Pynchon novel, and that is the best praise I can think of. That Thomas Pynchon wrote another novel in 2013 is an achievement in itself, as it was published 49 years after the author's acclaimed first novel. That is several life... | 5 | A pretty good novel, by Pynchon standards, so in other words, a terrific read. | 1,403,827,200 | 06 27, 2014 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | B00000016N | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
1,
2
] | This collection of songs from this strange, wonderful band that coexisted with the "summer of love" was 100% unique at the time. It may not sound so unique to the casual listener today because it has been so widely imitated by the mimimalist rockers of various generations. But it was and is unique.I was a wor... | 5 | Holds up well, doesn't it? | 1,058,313,600 | 07 16, 2003 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | B000001DWX | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
0,
0
] | Wonderful, wonderful recording that is far surpasses any live recording of its type that I have ever heard. In 1968, we had no funk, but then thanks to James and Sly Stone-maybe Sly first, but it can be argued either way-we did have the funk, and it was new and it had rock and it had soul, and it could make dead people... | 5 | How many stars? Five isn't enough. Tightest and best James Brown band recording ever, that's saying something. | 1,388,275,200 | 12 29, 2013 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | B000001FT7 | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
7,
13
] | Traffic was one of the most interesting and tasteful bands of the late 1960's and early 1970's. But this recording makes it clear just how limited they were live, due to an interesting problem: The wonderful Steve Winwood was their best singer, keyboard player guitar player and even their best bass player. In the stud... | 2 | Disposable live album from a great studio band | 1,209,772,800 | 05 3, 2008 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | B0000024SI | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
0,
0
] | This album in its original LP form, changed the world of music. Like Beethoven did with his 3rd, 5th, 6th and 9th Symphonies, or Stravinsky did with Rites of Spring, or Chuck Berry or Ornette Coleman or Coltrane's Love Supreme did. Highway 61 Revisited brought modern poetry and politics and intelligence to Rock and Rol... | 5 | Changed everything, as great art always does. | 1,316,822,400 | 09 24, 2011 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | B00000267R | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
1,
1
] | 4 1/2 stars really. Covers the most jazz-oriented cuts from Tony from the early 1950's to the mid-60's. So really a sampler anthology.Does make me want to buy the source material, especially the live cuts, so succeeds on that level. He had vocal power to spare in those days, and already had a fine feel for the ballads.... | 4 | The Best of the young Tony's jazz singing. | 1,246,060,800 | 06 27, 2009 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | B000002AAQ | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
2,
2
] | Teenagers always assume that nothing interesting or important every happened before their memories begin, that their generation invented everything worth knowing about. My father understood this when I was a baby boom teen, and patiently told me that some day I might find even the most gifted pop idols of my era (the B... | 5 | Sinatra's pop idol period makes for surprisingly excellent listening | 1,322,438,400 | 11 28, 2011 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | B000002BZ6 | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
1,
2
] | Bought this on the strength of "Aint that Enough" which was included on the Nick Hornsby Songbook CD-Book, and which sounds like the 1965 Byrds, the original masters of Folk-rock, more or less channeled (better than an imitation) very, very accurately. In fact, several songs sound remarkably like re-channeled Byrds. S... | 4 | Pleasant retro folk rock | 1,100,822,400 | 11 19, 2004 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | B000002GNO | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
3,
3
] | Veedon Fleece contains absolutely no tunes that ever made standard classic rock radio or oldies hits rotations. So, unless you are a huge Van Morrison fan, this fine album/CD probably contains 100% songs you have never heard, written and recorded by Van his youthful prime, when he could still hit the soaring high notes... | 5 | One of Van Morrison's very best | 1,303,689,600 | 04 25, 2011 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | B000002I2E | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
5,
5
] | I recently gave a list of the best overall albums from that remarkably creative period from around 1965-1972 to a young person who has became very involved with the music of that era. This sentimental, touching and yet perfectly tight folk/country/rock album was in the top ten. I had just rediscovered it myself after a... | 5 | One of the best '60's albums in any genre | 1,196,985,600 | 12 7, 2007 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | B000002J6F | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
2,
3
] | Stephen Stills was a true musical superstar in his unfortunately short prime, and while his greatness with the Buffalo Springfield and of course Crosby, Still and Nash have been widely heard and widely recognized, this 1972 effort was overlooked by a lot of people. Including this reviewer; I was a huge Stills fan at th... | 4 | Stephen Stills at his very finest singing and playing, wonderful band. | 1,209,772,800 | 05 3, 2008 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | B000002OVJ | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
2,
2
] | The Who recorded an entire two hour plus concert in February 1970 at a University in Leeds, England. A little more than half of the show is captured in this 1995 re-release, but it's the best half. This version captures all the power and the glory of perhaps the best live rock band ever at their very peak of creativity... | 5 | Captures the power and glory at their best show. | 1,195,603,200 | 11 21, 2007 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | B000002UAI | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
1,
2
] | The Beatles recorded this album in roughly one week, in between constant touring, Caught in a completely unprecedented international fame bubble, they seem to find solace in a combination of American 50's rock music and originals, mostly written by John Lennon, according to my ears. Most sound very American, quite App... | 5 | Beatles produced this in a week, between tours. Genius! | 1,284,508,800 | 09 15, 2010 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | B000002X4S | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
3,
3
] | Had not heard this record in about 40 years. It was a great deal of fun and most satisfying to rediscover this innovative and wonderful example of prime psychedelic rock. The Jefferson Airplane were such a breath of fresh air, so intelligent, funny, irreverent- and lets face it- the first rock band to ever feature a s... | 5 | Wonderful psychedelic era music, great to rediscover. | 1,331,424,000 | 03 11, 2012 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | B00004TA42 | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
0,
0
] | Important, significant, brilliant, ground-breaking gorgeous music. A mix of studio cuts and live at the Village Vanguard early 60's recordings, so over 50 years old, and still vital and still fresh sounding. And just for fun, compare this version of the Coltrane composition "Africa" to the Byrds "Eight Mile... | 5 | Brilliant Coltrane | 1,393,459,200 | 02 27, 2014 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | B00006GNQF | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
1,
1
] | Joan Osborne had the good fortune/misfortune to have a Platinum record in the mid 1990's (that little song "One of Us") which was not at all representative of what she really sounds like. She is not a pop singer. She has an really rich, powerful voice with great range and is, I think,the best female singer around these... | 5 | Excellent classic soul covers by a great voice have aged well. | 1,230,076,800 | 12 24, 2008 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | B00008PX8P | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
7,
8
] | Disc 1 shows Led Zepellin in 1970 playing their fast and furious early hits, nearly note for note like their early records. At that date, they were indeed, like the folks in Spinal Tap, definitely "one of Englands loudest bands." Music beloved by the teens and pre-teens of the time, or at least those who had never hear... | 4 | Disc 1 has teen favorites, Disc 2 far more interesting | 1,058,227,200 | 07 15, 2003 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | B00009L4TI | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
3,
4
] | I wanted to love this album. Heard Jacqui live in San Francisco at outdoor festival and was just knocked out by her phrasing and timing. She seems to have a great musician's feel, which is somewhat rare among some of the "chanteusse" like singers she is sometimes compared to. But this recording is just flat; it has lit... | 3 | This is not up to her live performance standards | 1,120,867,200 | 07 9, 2005 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | B0000AP7NV | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
0,
1
] | The good: fits is small places, slim line. Pretty easy to carry. Reasonably economical, and good tasting water from the filter.The bad: Very flimsy top. It usually leaks water you you pour it, even using a hand to hold the top in place while holding the pitcher handle with the other hand .If you pour with one hand, exp... | 2 | Practical size, but flimsy,leaky top | 1,246,060,800 | 06 27, 2009 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | B0002GIV1W | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
0,
0
] | I have an 1970 model Martin D-28 that tends to be fairly subdued in tone. This bright and detailed string set brings out tone i didn't know it was capable of producing, and I've been playing it for 32 years. Best strings ever for my instrument, not even close, and that includes Elixers, all the usual-suspect popular mo... | 5 | Bright tone makes for the best-ever strings for my old mellow Martin. | 1,386,460,800 | 12 8, 2013 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | B00068S404 | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
2,
3
] | My wife and I are seriously middle-aged, old enough to have listened-albeit mostly suffered- to Cheech and Chong RECORDS years before their movies. Forget Cheech and Chong comparisons though; this movie is extremely imaginative and socially accurate. The two protagonists are not really"stoners", more like very bright... | 5 | HILARIOUS FOR (MATURE) GROWNUPS TOO | 1,113,264,000 | 04 12, 2005 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | B000KDVTJI | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
0,
0
] | This kettle gets better reviews than it should,I expect, because it does its job when new. But one cannot expect a stainless steel appliance at this price to be built to last, and it is not. Ours failed after 6-7 months of regular use. So it's one more cheap Chinese made appliance now taking up space in the US landfill... | 1 | Into the landfill after failing at 6 months. | 1,364,601,600 | 03 30, 2013 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | B0026HYTG6 | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
2,
2
] | If you liked Levon Helm's vocals on the Last Waltz,liked the Band's music overall, also liked the country-style blues and country-folk that influenced them, then buy this recording immediately! Levon was nearing 70 years old when he recorded this, but no worries. He always sounded kind of old; now his voice just sound... | 5 | Old Levon sounds great | 1,278,633,600 | 07 9, 2010 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | B0036TGSIK | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
0,
0
] | A high school honors student (played very well by a mere 22 or 23 year old named Emma Stone, she was perhaps the youngest actress ever to play a high school student in a Hollywood movie) decides to consciously experience what Hester Prynne in the Scarlet Letter might have experienced, when her little lie about finally ... | 4 | Excellent parable, not a teenage movie | 1,324,598,400 | 12 23, 2011 |
A1DNCOVAUZQABG | B004TPTTS6 | Art B in Nor Cal "Art B" | [
1,
1
] | Very good image for the money, crisp for text, good for video and photography,certainly excellent in that respect in its price class. But the stand is completely inadequate, in fact it is so poorly designed as to be dangerous to have ones' desktop. One tiny screw adheres the monitor to the base, and if that screw shoul... | 2 | Good display, rickety-borderline dangerous- support stand. | 1,352,332,800 | 11 8, 2012 |
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