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A1DN2292LBZRLZ | B001F4MRWY | Deborah Anne Wheeler | [
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] | It was perfect for my sword lessons: light weight and easy to port. I've only used it for a week, but it has been easy on my wrist so far. | 5 | It was just what I needed | 1,403,136,000 | 06 19, 2014 |
A1DN2292LBZRLZ | B001TW68P4 | Deborah Anne Wheeler | [
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] | Contains all of my favorites along with some "B" side numbers which are only "average". But the remainder are just as fun to sing along with as I remember. Great mood lifters! | 4 | Sounds better than I remembered. | 1,344,643,200 | 08 11, 2012 |
A1DN2292LBZRLZ | B00701NS0Q | Deborah Anne Wheeler | [
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] | I wanted to give this a zero rating, but that was not an option. In thinking about this later I decided it would be a waste of money. | 1 | The item was not available | 1,397,433,600 | 04 14, 2014 |
A1DN234GFZF58N | B00000K3BR | C. Marquardt | [
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] | Once Grandma figured out how to put it together, the fun began. I bought each of the grandkids one, 3 1/2 and 6, and they had a ball. Even the little one managed to get it up pretty high before they started to go for distance. Perfect gift. Safe. I bought a larger set for Daddy so he could join in the fun. It turned out to be one of the most enjoyable Sunday afternoons in a long time, just sitting there, watching all the kids, big and little, stomp away. | 5 | What Fun!!! | 1,274,140,800 | 05 18, 2010 |
A1DN234GFZF58N | B0006IQ2NA | C. Marquardt | [
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] | Just the perfect size for a smaller skillet of pan. Not everyone is cooking for a family. Splatter was very minimal and the screen cleaned up easily. Happy with purchase. | 5 | Just what I was looking for. | 1,404,864,000 | 07 9, 2014 |
A1DN234GFZF58N | B000GR9YYK | C. Marquardt | [
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] | Perfect fit for a shelf in my computer hutch. Now I can store paperwork in a handy spot and not spend an hour trying to remember where I might have put it. | 5 | Perfect fit | 1,396,656,000 | 04 5, 2014 |
A1DN234GFZF58N | B002QXOF7I | C. Marquardt | [
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] | I've been using for about a month and like how fast it heats. My only problem so far is that the screen unit has come unattached and I haven't figured out how to put it back in place. That being said, it doesn't affect how it heats or pours so it is not a deal breaker. I would recommend it at this point. | 4 | Only a month old, but I like it so far. | 1,383,350,400 | 11 2, 2013 |
A1DN234GFZF58N | B0055IVM1I | C. Marquardt | [
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] | The lamp was a little more expensive than I originally planned to spend, but I am not sorry I purchased it. It is tall enough to be all the way to the back on my credenza and still point down on my keypad. Saves me from having to turn on the big overhead room lights. | 5 | Perfect fit | 1,396,656,000 | 04 5, 2014 |
A1DN234GFZF58N | B00A3LSW7Y | C. Marquardt | [
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] | I hate these puzzles in the paper, but love this format. Once you get the word correct, the letters are taken out of the list to be used. Originally downloaded a free game before the holidays and loved it so much that I actually paid some real cash for another. | 5 | Love Word Puzzle for the Soul | 1,389,312,000 | 01 10, 2014 |
A1DN234GFZF58N | B00C0YY1DG | C. Marquardt | [
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] | Love that it has two sizes of grater because I prefer to shred my own cheese. Seems to last longer. Sturdy unit. | 5 | Two different graters | 1,383,350,400 | 11 2, 2013 |
A1DN234GFZF58N | B00E37GZ3M | C. Marquardt | [
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] | Looks great and works great. I feel comfortable that the phone is protected in case it is dropped. My previous case was just hard plastic, but this one has rubber cushion corner and soft rubber casing. | 5 | Looks great | 1,396,656,000 | 04 5, 2014 |
A1DN23QXUZGJXY | B0015MMVA4 | Monica Martinez | [
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] | My daughter loves this toy! She had been begging me for a sling shot for ages and I finally found one that won't cause bodily harm or damage fragile household items. At least now I don't have to worry about her brother getting his eye shot out! | 5 | You'll Shoot Your Eye Out Kid!!! | 1,386,115,200 | 12 4, 2013 |
A1DN23QXUZGJXY | B001V6RF0A | Monica Martinez | [
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] | well...I can't say much more than my husband loves it. If it works for him then I'm happy in more ways than one. | 5 | My husband likes it | 1,356,220,800 | 12 23, 2012 |
A1DN23QXUZGJXY | B004UH54OQ | Monica Martinez | [
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] | The one thing that I hated about my bluetooth headsets in the past was that they never kept their charge. I would be in the middle of a conversation...and ZAPPO!!!! I would be talking to the ghost in my head. This phone has ease of use, the micraphone is perfectly placed. If you are looking for something neat and LOUD...this is the product for you. | 5 | Keeps the charge! | 1,356,220,800 | 12 23, 2012 |
A1DN23QXUZGJXY | B005XYF8KU | Monica Martinez | [
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] | This is because I love to deny my claims! That's the one reason that I love this stamp so much. | 5 | DENIED! | 1,356,220,800 | 12 23, 2012 |
A1DN23QXUZGJXY | B006RM66QC | Monica Martinez | [
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] | I love the Bella Taylor brand. The price for this wristlet is Great! The quality of the product is awesome. This is a purse with out the bulk. | 5 | Beautiful! | 1,356,220,800 | 12 23, 2012 |
A1DN23QXUZGJXY | B009GCA9AY | Monica Martinez | [
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] | This case is ever so cute for those of you that are Hello Kitty fans. The only thing that I wish this case had more of are crystals in pink surrounding the figure. | 4 | Cute Case! | 1,356,220,800 | 12 23, 2012 |
A1DN23QXUZGJXY | B009NB7RJO | Monica Martinez | [
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] | I totally love this product. Exactly as detailed in description. I get many compliments on the quality of the crystals as the colors are very vibrant comparing others that are out on the market today. | 5 | Beautiful Product | 1,356,220,800 | 12 23, 2012 |
A1DN23QXUZGJXY | B00A92V9QS | Monica Martinez | [
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] | The case itself is good for those that want to workout with their phone securly. The problem comes with the size of the armband. If you have any bulk in your uppper arms then this is not the band for you. For women it is perfect. | 3 | Small Armband | 1,356,220,800 | 12 23, 2012 |
A1DN23TVCRJSBM | B004LROMWU | Julia A Stiltner | [
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] | This is great good fun for the apocalypse and adventure lover. Can't wait for the new season! The only thing lacking...is zombies! But hey...you can find those anywhere... | 5 | If you love apocalyptic adventure... | 1,395,705,600 | 03 25, 2014 |
A1DN23TVCRJSBM | B004MWZLYC | Julia A Stiltner | [
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] | Season 2 is as good as season 1. Some of the accents are a little off and sound more like Forrest Gump than Kentucky, but the writing is great. | 5 | Season 2...another win for Justified | 1,400,112,000 | 05 15, 2014 |
A1DN23TVCRJSBM | B006YP42IG | Julia A Stiltner | [
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] | For the fan of supernatural shows, this is great. I loved it because of the character development and the subject matter. I've always been a fan of vampires, werewolves, ghosts, and the slightly macabre. It's great, good fun! | 5 | Highly entertaining! | 1,397,347,200 | 04 13, 2014 |
A1DN23TVCRJSBM | B0087AAPUA | Julia A Stiltner | [
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] | As a small woman, it's difficult to find well-fitting team t-shirts at a good price. This fit my tiny frame perfectly. | 5 | Great fit! | 1,397,347,200 | 04 13, 2014 |
A1DN23TVCRJSBM | B0093RO7FA | Julia A Stiltner | [
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] | I chose to rate that I like it because it is made so well, and the details are all perfectly executed. The problem, for me, is the fit. This garment(and the full length pant, which I also have)is designed for taller women. As a 5' shorty, the waist band that is mid-rise, below the belly button, and sexy on the models, is halfway up my torso. This makes it a bit "Steven Urkel" for me. If I adjust the waist band to the appropriate location, the behind sags. Not a win for my body type, but perfect for taller women. | 4 | Designed for tall people. | 1,397,347,200 | 04 13, 2014 |
A1DN23TVCRJSBM | B00AYUCDDS | Julia A Stiltner | [
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] | If you're a fan of the supernatural, ghosts, and monsters, this is the show for you. I really enjoyed the witty writing and the rich development of the characters, during the course of each season. The writing accurately captures the vernacular of this particular period in time, our present time, in a nice "banter-y" way, among the characters. | 5 | Highly entertaining! | 1,397,347,200 | 04 13, 2014 |
A1DN23VQRHFPCF | B000XO2VMI | Dave`s | [
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] | If you take this teaching and your Bible and the time you should in prayer ! Then you will know Almighty God better then 90 + % of our Christian Community !!! And you will get the results that God will call you a man after God`s own Heart !! ( yes that word includes the woman also ) And you will see great things happen in your life and the people you pray for !!Dave | 5 | The most complete I have read ! | 1,394,236,800 | 03 8, 2014 |
A1DN23VQRHFPCF | B00AEINQ9K | Dave`s | [
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] | I got my first Norelco razor on my twelfth birthday ! Sense then I have tried several others but always end up with a Norelco twin , I tried a triple head but that third cutter is always in the way . I consider more than two heads a waste of time and money !!! The reason I received that 1st one, my bread started growing when I was 11.I used a safety razor to start with . Dad shaved with a straight razor then got one of the 1st Norelco's ,he tried a Sunbeam 1st but didn`t like it . I tried his Sunbeam but when he got his Norelco I used it all the time . So they, Mon and Dad decided to get me one so I wasn`t using his all the time !!!! I guess He didn`t like me using his razor !! That was 64 years ago so I think I have tested them enough !! This little Travel razor is about the same size as my 1st plug in one just a little different shape and not as heavy !!! I really like it and the shave lasts almost as long as a safety razor shave !! And my wife likes that !! And I don`t have to go to any lather etc. trouble .Thank you !!! Dave .11 | 5 | It`s Handy! | 1,394,236,800 | 03 8, 2014 |
A1DN24AZHIETFB | 1602582440 | Daniel Bryant | [
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] | I read this with a professor and a few other students as a study. We read a chapter, then discussed.I could describe this as good, but that's pretty vague. While I never completed reading it, I have read a few chapters and am only able to report on them. Therefore, this review comprises a few chapters.Definitely requires time to digest and to sift out implications -- especially with others.One can describe the book as an expansive sweeping inspection, albeit a little hard to follow at times due to a looser prose style. Sometimes, I second guessed myself. Is it me? Or is it the way he wrote?Honestly, I struggled. I didn't understand everything. Michael J. Hyde is a smart man. Those neurons must've fired on all cylinders when he wrote this. Albeit, as I said, it feels slightly convoluted at times. Again, is it me? Or is it both? Am I being hypercritical?Highly recommended for deep intellectual thinkers. | 4 | Profound, Thought Provoking | 1,353,628,800 | 11 23, 2012 |
A1DN24AZHIETFB | B000VMH99C | Daniel Bryant | [
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] | INTRODUCTIONAs of writing, my laptop is about 6 years old. At the time (2006), my laptop boasted the best features Dell offered: 120 GB 5400 RPM HDD, 2GB RAM, dual core 2.0 Ghz 32-bit T2500 processor, nVidia GeForce Go 7900 GS graphics card. Before purchasing, I would have wanted to know what's up and coming. However, one must settle at some point in time. And settle I did.Compared to today's laptops, it may be sluggish. It takes over 30 seconds to boot up. However, tell anyone who thinks its outdated the following, and they may be surprised!I currently have run Windows XP (original installed OS), Ubuntu Linux, Fedora Linux, Windows 7 (upgrade from XP), and finally Windows 8. All run perfectly, on the 120 GD HDD.SOFTWARE AND OPERATING SYSTEMWindows 8 works perfectly. I have only minor gripes. That's for a different review, so I'll stick to this setup.YES it cannot run Steam's latest games. YES it does not have the latest hardware. However, it runs the following programs perfectly:- Chrome, Firefox- Microsoft Office 2010 (Word, Excel, etc.)- LibreOffice- Some Steam multiplayer shooters- Nexuiz (lower graphics settings equals faster speeds, speed being the point of the game)- Windows 8 Metro Apps- Rise of the Triad with DosBOX installedI am going to upgrade the 120 GB HDD to a 1TB Samsung HDD, and I will use Norton Ghost 15.0 in the process. I'll update this accordingly with results.YEARS OF USEAfter 6 years, the machine has performed flawlessly except in the following areas:- Spilling tea ruined graphics card (my own fault)- Several keys popped off, requiring external keyboard use.- Naturally (and as ought to be expected), the battery died three years in. I do not plan to replace this as it is expensive!Originally bought for around $2,000 (with warranty), this laptop is now worth $200-$400. Amazing how things change! What have I invested into it? Windows 7 upgrade from XP, Windows 8 upgrade -- all totaling $90.WINDOWS 8Windows 8 has performed flawlessly, except one time when the Metro start screen decided not to load properly. Restarting the computer fixed the issue (for now, at least). Microsoft offers this sagely advice:"If you want to run Windows 8 on your PC, here's what it takes:Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with support for PAE, NX, and SSE2)RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)Hard disk space: 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)Graphics card: Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver"So how does it run? Windows 8 gobbles up 50% of RAM on idling, but a measly less than 7% CPU on idle. That amounts to about 1GB RAM and 7% of 2.0 Ghz. How does this translate into every day use? Superb usage, except my HDD will get full in the future if I do not upgrade the HDD. Who does like music? Who also doesn't like to keep photos?CONCLUSIONYes, it does not have the latest and greatest specifications.Yes, it's not up to par with new laptops.However, it gets the job done and runs Windows 8 flawlessly. After 6 years of ownership, I would do it again. | 4 | Still Usable After 6 Years | 1,352,764,800 | 11 13, 2012 |
A1DN24AZHIETFB | B001M0XKMM | Daniel Bryant | [
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] | I got this at the store, not through Amazon.com. Either rate, I like this product. Why?First, it doesn't smell like an explosion of perfume, flowers, daisies, petunias, unicorns and other like things. It smells like cologne.Second, it only gets greasy when you do not use it properly. Proper use: rub for longer than 15 seconds, despite the label. Then it's gone.Third, 24.5 ounces is a decent size. I bought a Vaseline with Cocoa Butter lotion prior to the reviewed lotion existing in supermarkets. That lasted me at least three years before the lotion became chunky. Basically, it went bad.All lotion will be a little greasy. There's no getting away from that fact. This product, though, is probably the least greasy thing on the market.Highly recommended! | 5 | Excellent Manly Lotion | 1,353,628,800 | 11 23, 2012 |
A1DN24AZHIETFB | B002SRNS7A | Daniel Bryant | [
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] | Buyer beware: Norton Ghost 15 is incompatible (as of writing this) with Windows 8.While Windows 8 has .NET Framework 4.0 installed automatically, Norton Ghost 15 requires .NET Framework 2.0. Unfortunately, 2.0 is unsupported by Microsoft due to end-of-product life cycle.I have wasted my money on a product that doesn't work [fully].Shame on me for not checking out the operating system requirements.EDIT 11/18/12:After doing some reading via Norton's Community forums, "cold" imaging works. The "hot" imaging doesn't work for Windows 8. You buy a full product, but only can use half of what it is designed for.Also, a patch will be available for Windows 8 users some time in the future (according to Norton's customer support). Will update when available, installed, and tested.EDIT 11/19/12:After communique with Amazon.com, Amazon has refunded the order.Amazon, my respect for you just went up. | 1 | WARNING: Windows 8 incompatibility | 1,353,196,800 | 11 18, 2012 |
A1DN24AZHIETFB | B0053YLTBC | Daniel Bryant | [
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] | This Samsung hard drive is manufactured by Seagate. That comforts me considering my previous Seagate Maxtor 120 GB hard drive has lasted 6+ years thus far. It still works.I trust Seagate.I installed the hard drive on an aged 2006 Dell Inspiron e1705 / 9400 laptop. Drive is very quiet and seek time's a little slower. No surprise here given it's 1 terabyte. Installation a snap, although hardware screw proved to be difficult to remove. Yet, that's a Dell issue -- not Seagate.BIOS recognized the drive. Windows 8 running on it. Drive performs quietly.I will update as time goes on. Will potentially update in 1 month.11/22/13 UPDATEHard drive still running strong. No complaints or problems. | 5 | Excellent Thus Far | 1,353,196,800 | 11 18, 2012 |
A1DN24O550N14Q | B004YEZAJY | Alan | [
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] | As a beginner to studying Italian I found "3 Short Italian Easy Readers" a highly entertaining, interesting and informative introduction to the Italian language. The stories are written in relatively simple Italian so as not to overwhelm the learner but are not simple-minded nor childish. The characters are well developed, the plots are intricate, exciting and always provide a twist to the story. I found I was not able to put the stories down and had to continue reading. The author Cinzia Medaglia alsoprovides sidebar explanations of cultural or linguistic relevance. Also just the knowledge that one can read and understand thesestories in another language makes them even more compelling and satisfying. | 5 | Entertaining easy Italian stories | 1,346,889,600 | 09 6, 2012 |
A1DN24O550N14Q | B0083PWAPW | null | [
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] | I own an Amazon kindle and now upgraded toA kindle Fire HD. While I like the color graphicsAnd the video capability I was greatly disappointed to find that I cannot choose a default dictionary for reading in foreign languages. My old Kindle allowed me to read Italian for example and when I needed to find a meaning for a word in English I could use a bilingual dictionary as the default. This cannot be done on the Kindle Fire. I feel this was a serious omission as many foreign language learners would appreciate the ease of translation. | 3 | Disappointed | 1,351,468,800 | 10 29, 2012 |
A1DN256KVTU6EH | 1874572100 | Nicholas Soracco | [
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] | I loved this book when I first got it and I still love it very much. It really is a very informative book. But as far as judo is concerned leg attacks are now more or less a thing of the past when it comes to tournament.Now this isn't to say that they have no use in judo. But are just simply against the rules when it comes to a direct attack. Anyway I hope people buy this book regardless its really great and its written by an amazing judoka. | 4 | Great Book!...but the times have changed. | 1,276,646,400 | 06 16, 2010 |
A1DN25SGLLTL6U | B004X8R7VA | marian g sage | [
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] | Should have returned it, because when I fitted it onto my iPad the corners cracked and kept chipping off. Very disappointing. | 1 | Disappointed | 1,400,889,600 | 05 24, 2014 |
A1DN25VQLXK6C4 | B00ET61MVM | Kristy | [
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] | Best black garlic out there and at a great price! I have added some to my scrambled eggs in the morning and even to a chocolate dessert. Such a unique taste and so much fun to experiment with in different recipes.Made in the US by two guys in Wisconsin! | 5 | Awesome Black Garlic!! | 1,377,648,000 | 08 28, 2013 |
A1DN26HVHGVN1L | B0000AE683 | Jennifer P. | [
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] | I really liked the 16 x 20 acrylic frame. I like the "knock off" canvas look without the high price canvas usually is. My only criticism is how the interior box to keep the picture in place looks. From the side view since you can see the box and where the flaps go in, there is not a smooth finish like that of the 8 x 10 acrylic box frames. I am going place some kind of paper behind the picture that will give the sides a more finished look. Other than that I really do like both size of frames. | 4 | Overall liked it | 1,314,403,200 | 08 27, 2011 |
A1DN26US6JYNNI | B00A4HL1LQ | Renee Rossi | [
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] | I have chubby arms. I live in Florida where long sleeves aren't always practical. So I wear sheath dresses that are sleeveless, and drape a cardigan over my shoulders to cover arms. This clasp holds the cardigans elegantly in place over my shoulders...AND gives me that retro sexy Joan from Mad Men look! Get ready to be asked where you bought this.... | 5 | Be ready for this to be a conversation starter! | 1,401,235,200 | 05 28, 2014 |
A1DN26US6JYNNI | B00F8ARPQY | Renee Rossi | [
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] | Eye catching, and perfect for toting into meetings while still looking stylish! The magnet to close the case could be a bit stronger, but otherwise, great, and will buy in other colors.....ridiculously cheap considering all that you get! | 5 | Very cute | 1,401,235,200 | 05 28, 2014 |
A1DN26YGU0ZLMF | 0790742020 | Eric V. Messinger | [
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] | I don't agree with some of the other reviewers comments about this movie. It moves along at a fast pace with sarcasm and wittydialogue that keeps me entertained and laughing throughout. I say give Dead-Bang a chance. It's one of the best movies Don Johnson ever did. | 4 | Highly underrated!! | 1,131,926,400 | 11 14, 2005 |
A1DN26YGU0ZLMF | B000001DUA | Eric V. Messinger | [
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] | I agree with the reviewer that would give all of their albums 5 stars (Sinful only gets 4) so I must be biased too. I bought White Hot when it first came out when I was 10. I rocked out to it constantly and it ended up being one of my favorite albums of all time. It still is. I'm now middle aged and I still rock out to it and always will. I saw them live back in 1978 and I still have memories of what a terrific concert it was. I never understood why they didn't get extremely popular. I want to thank them for all of the great music and the hard work that they put into it. There are those of us that appreciate it. | 5 | The most underrated band ever. | 1,142,294,400 | 03 14, 2006 |
A1DN26YGU0ZLMF | B000002HHB | Eric V. Messinger | [
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] | Even though I would give everything she did in her solo career 5 stars, Tigerlily really hits a home run. What can I say, her unique voice seems to put a spell on me every time I listen to her.Keep up the good work, Natalie. | 5 | Natalie, you're a wonder to behold :) | 1,232,668,800 | 01 23, 2009 |
A1DN26YGU0ZLMF | B00004KH9Y | Eric V. Messinger | [
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] | The Sardo brothers did a great job the first time around. All around great album and my favorite song is "Steel Heat." Give it a listen and be sure to turn it up!! | 5 | A must for every metal-head!! | 1,364,601,600 | 03 30, 2013 |
A1DN26YGU0ZLMF | B0001XAMLS | Eric V. Messinger | [
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] | I used to watch this show when I was a kid on Saturday mornings. Since I haden't seen it in 30 years I couldn't resistbuying it. I'm glad I did. It looks clear as can be and I get akick out of watching something that takes me back in time. Remember one thing--BEWARE OF SLEESTAK!! | 5 | What Memories!!! | 1,128,729,600 | 10 8, 2005 |
A1DN26YGU0ZLMF | B000I8OFZU | Eric V. Messinger | [
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] | As a long time Kiss fan I was looking forward to this release. After playing it a couple of times my conclusion is "Live to Win" is the only good song. Song two is okay and the rest of it...forget it! I recommend you save your money. | 1 | Terrible..... | 1,163,548,800 | 11 15, 2006 |
A1DN26YGU0ZLMF | B0012OVF2U | Eric V. Messinger | [
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] | The first time I listened to this album I thought it was good but not outstanding. After playing it several times I wouldn't want to do without it. It really grows on you so I highly recommend that you give it a chance. | 5 | Duffy, let's take a walk down Warwick Avenue :) | 1,232,668,800 | 01 23, 2009 |
A1DN26YGU0ZLMF | B00166V704 | Eric V. Messinger | [
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] | After listening to a few samples on the internet I bought her album and I'm glad I did. I'll confess that the first couple of times I heard it I thought it was only average. However,it really grows on you!! Now after hearing it several times I think it's excellent and I wouldn't want to do without it. | 5 | Jessie, I think you've left your mark | 1,228,780,800 | 12 9, 2008 |
A1DN26YGU0ZLMF | B0016NEUCE | Eric V. Messinger | [
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] | I had the privilege of being at the right place at the right time to be able to see Priscilla Ahn appear on the tonight show last month. Immediately after her performance I knew that I was going to buy her album and I'm glad I did. It really grows on you. I thought it was really good the first couple of times I listened to it but after listening to it several more times...what can I say, I'm blown away! | 5 | Dreams do come true | 1,215,475,200 | 07 8, 2008 |
A1DN26YGU0ZLMF | B003VSEGCQ | Eric V. Messinger | [
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] | A minature version of what is normally used in home water machines. Product arrived very quickly and is just what I needed!! | 5 | Perfect!! | 1,339,113,600 | 06 8, 2012 |
A1DN26YGU0ZLMF | B0093OK5UY | Eric V. Messinger | [
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] | I can tell the Sardo brothers worked hard at putting this jewel together. A collection of well-crafted songs that every metal-head should own!! | 5 | Sardo brothers know their stuff!! | 1,364,601,600 | 03 30, 2013 |
A1DN26ZTJUVAQA | 145254980X | dl | [
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] | Something to read again and again, each time gaining a new or different insight. Expect to recognize yourself in Rev. Jeff's stories and know that you are learning and going to "heart and soul" places. I highly recommend this experience. | 5 | Truly a gift! | 1,357,257,600 | 01 4, 2013 |
A1DN272Z840C9Q | 1454700165 | Kate | [
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] | We just got "Heat, Color, Set & Fire" this week. I could not be any happier with it! The book is well written, excellently illustrated and filled with good material. I am amazed at the things that I am learning -- topics/tips that are often taken for granted. Mary also covers safety tips -- a topic that is sometimes ignored. The layout of the book, the flow, takes you easily from one topic right to the next one. Each project is exploding with details. This inspirational book is worthy of being on every Metal Lovers bookshelf ! It is a must have! | 5 | Incredible Book -- A Must Have ! | 1,332,979,200 | 03 29, 2012 |
A1DN272Z840C9Q | B001V76XHK | Kate | [
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] | These pliers are incredible -- they have saved so much time and effort! I would recommend them to any jewelry maker ! | 5 | Great Pliers ! | 1,332,979,200 | 03 29, 2012 |
A1DN27KVHZLRLJ | B002SMJQT4 | Lara Gordon | [
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] | Great sound quality, and when it recently seemed to die after only 6 months, I called the manufacturer and they helped me do a master reset which fixed it immediately. Moreover, because of the inconvenience, they increased my warranty for an extra year. If the reset hadn't worked, they were going to send out a new unit -- no muss, no fuss! :) | 5 | Love it! | 1,311,638,400 | 07 26, 2011 |
A1DN27ONHPEXJE | B004O9G750 | Carl | [
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] | this is a awesome game! I just love this game. my brother plays it all the time. I just love this game. | 5 | i love this game. | 1,357,603,200 | 01 8, 2013 |
A1DN27UFAJ1LZ6 | B00ATGEWIQ | Mary Lee Dentz | [
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] | The person this was purchased for loved the glasses! THought it was a great idea! They will come in handy for use at their bar. | 5 | GREAT GRINCH GLASSES! | 1,387,411,200 | 12 19, 2013 |
A1DN27USRM9EQQ | B00001WRO3 | Kevin Lindberg | [
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] | This CD is intense and extremely moving. All the songs are well done but Tapestry of Nations (22 minutes in length) is amazing and worth every penny spent for the CD. Through music (i.e. no intelligible lyrics) this song tells the story of all the nations. We hear as the base for the music an underlying (and sometimes extremely robust) rhythmic African beat and voices. In my opinion, this (as is the theory of many scholars, religions, etc.) symbolizes the origin of mankind (i.e. Africa). Throughout the song we hear the sounds of other nations taking their place in the realm of mankind. This is done very subtly but is amazingly powerful. Words do not do it justice. You must hear this song! I promise if you have a soul you will be moved. Disney has done it again! | 5 | A masterpiece. A deeply moving, powerful musical construct | 939,686,400 | 10 12, 1999 |
A1DN280J7NBRC | B00006F2X3 | D. W. Peirce-hendriks | [
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] | This is a great two on one issue from EMI (UK) but it is such a shame that they left off one track from 'Lonely Girl' the original release (and the Italian semi-bootleg cd release) both included the song 'What'll I Do' so why is it not here?Otherwise I would of given it a FIVE STAR rating. | 4 | Only four stars - 'What'll I Do' | 1,044,316,800 | 02 4, 2003 |
A1DN28DKUK88F1 | B005F2RALK | Darleen | [
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] | I think that this is a great necklace and it is beautiful, everyone else love it to. this was a great deal and I love it, I defiantly got my money worth. This is the cheapest birthstone I have found yet. I have had it for about three months and I am still getting great complements about it. I love this necklace, I hope you enjoy it like I do. | 5 | perfect | 1,327,017,600 | 01 20, 2012 |
A1DN28FK2GBP2P | B00CUG1WH2 | null | [
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] | I poured though hundreds of window treatments on line and at stores looking for curtains for my bathroom. I wanted a specific color but could not find anything I liked. I saw these and thought the colors were great! Although it stated white in one of the colors, when I got them the colors were burgundy, brown and beige. The colors were PERFECT but way to sheer for a bathroom for my taste. I will need to return but if the sheerness didn't bother me, I would have definitely kept them! | 3 | not too bad for kitchen windows | 1,373,068,800 | 07 6, 2013 |
A1DN28UPF1YOQB | B00FAZ64G4 | Dale Clem | [
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] | I looked for brushes like these everywhere, should have looked at Amazon.com first. Would have saved time . Great for cleaning shower stalls, tires and wheels bbq grills and so much more. | 5 | A super cleaning brush for tough jobs. | 1,402,790,400 | 06 15, 2014 |
A1DN28UPF1YOQB | B00GMUYZGM | Dale Clem | [
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] | Meets all of my cleaning needs. A top notch product . I plan to order several more different sizes. Thanks | 5 | Best Cleaning brush ever. | 1,402,790,400 | 06 15, 2014 |
A1DN28XJ2PBQII | 6305132100 | Terry Lee | [
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] | Kind of an odd movie. Gwyneth was pretty good. All in all, an okay video to watch on a rainy day with nothing to do. | 3 | Kind of confusing | 1,361,404,800 | 02 21, 2013 |
A1DN28XJ2PBQII | B001J63EEI | Terry Lee | [
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] | I found these same light bulbs in the Dollar Store several years ago and then never found again so when Amazon had these for a little over a dollar a piece I jumped on them! | 5 | Halogen Light Bulbs were a great deal | 1,374,364,800 | 07 21, 2013 |
A1DN28XJ2PBQII | B004EPYZRG | Terry Lee | [
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] | Didn't really like Morelli actor but that Ranger actor was awesome. Donna Reed as the granda was pretty cute also. Also liked katherine Heigl as Stephanie Plum--I thought overall this was a funny and interesting video and ran fairly close to the book. | 4 | Oh, Ranger! What a hunk! | 1,361,404,800 | 02 21, 2013 |
A1DN28XJ2PBQII | B005083ECS | null | [
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] | A little loud to use and pretty tricky to get all the fruit out. But sure is easy to clean and put back together. You can find these at any retail store for the same price as Amazon. | 3 | Yonana | 1,374,364,800 | 07 21, 2013 |
A1DN28XJ2PBQII | B009U5CTQE | Terry Lee | [
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] | As a listening devise these buds are fine but I cannot seem to get the microphone part to work. I have tried everything. Guess I will just use them to listen to music. No talking on cell. | 2 | Earbuds with Microphone | 1,367,193,600 | 04 29, 2013 |
A1DN29KFIP0S87 | 0785277005 | Linda A. Kimbrough | [
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] | If James Dobson's excellent book, The Strong Willed Child, just didn't seem to hit the nail on the head about your child, then this is the book for you! It has dramatically changed my understanding of our second child. Dreamers are wonderful people who accomplish much in this world but if you, as a parent, aren't one, this book will help you grasp their take on life and appreciate everything about your dreamer. You'll also learn how to help your dreamer thrive in the world around them, which is full of non-dreamers. I highly recommend this book. It changed my life! This is the fourth copy I have purchased because I have given it away to many people since first reading it three years ago. | 5 | Crack the Code with your child | 1,238,716,800 | 04 3, 2009 |
A1DN2A4JKDZD70 | 0142419400 | Little Cricket | [
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] | I do not want to write a review for Anna and the French Kiss. I do not think I even can write a review for Anna and the French Kiss. Not a proper, professional, eloquent review.Rather, I want to squeal and keysmash my feelings. Sometimes you find a book that leaves you completely and utterly speechless, and Anna is one of those books.I had been hearing about Stephanie Perkins's novels for well over a year, and the gushing and raving that were included in every review made me hesitant. I wouldn't call myself a `hipster', per say, but I do tend to gravitate towards books that are less popular, controversial, and even bargain-binned, at times. There's a certain serendipity in finding an unloved book and realizing how much it really deserves to be loved, but after several months of feeling completely out of the loop, I decided to go for it and read a Stephanie Perkins novel, despite their popularity. I was unsure whether or not they were popular for actually being good (a la Harry Potter) or simply because teen girls wanted to pretend they were the main character so they could have her boyfriend (cough Twilight cough). It turns out that Anna and the French Kiss is both.Anna and the French Kiss stars Anna Oliphant, an aspiring film critic with a bestselling author for a father. Said father decides to send Anna to a boarding school in France, and though she resists at first, Anna soon finds her place in Paris. With a cast of unique characters for friends (Meredith, Rashmi, Josh) and the especially dreamy and original Etienne St. Clair (best friend? boyfriend? first love?), Anna learns what home really means to her.The first thing I noticed about Anna was that the writing style is beautiful in a very subtle way. The descriptions of Paris were quaint and romantic without being hokey or over-the-top. The characters' voices, too, were extremely original and realistic, and as the book went on, I found myself becoming very attached to the characters. Not only Anna, who is wonderful in her own way, but her friends- specifically Josh- were very likable, and even some of the minor characters, such as Isla, stood out to me distinctly. I was pleasantly surprised at how developed each character was. I felt that they were extremely three dimensional- Anna was a pop-up book where most novels are flat illustrations. It made the book incredibly enjoyable, and I liked that the bond between the characters were realistic as well. I liked that the book showed how relationships take time and effort and communication and often suffer through many misunderstandings. I really liked that Anna and St. Clair were best friends before boyfriend/girlfriend, because too often is the friendship aspect of romantic relationships ignored in chick lit. The characters and the character dynamics in Anna were incredibly refreshing.Although Stephanie Perkins succeeded in writing interesting characters, she was rather lacking in plot. The book's major twists are predictable. The messages the book sends aren't incredibly progressive. There's a lot of talk about infidelity, and cancer is used as a plot device, and there is teen angst and drama galore. Anna, though she could not be called a Mary Sue because she was well developed and had realistic flaws, did possess some Mary Sue-esque qualities- for example, every boy seems to fall in love with her, and this is something that we see in teen literature far too often. Rarely do normal teen girls have two or three boys pining after them, and it tires me to see this repeated as a plot element over and over again.Anna and the French Kiss is fun to read and very romantic. I can't help but compare it to First Comes Love, which I reviewed recently as well. First Comes Love is also contemporary romance, but I didn't root for the main characters' relationship at all. Chick lit is never the most exciting, fascinating genre, but Perkins shows that when done right, teen romance can be very fulfilling. Anna is not a perfect book, and it has some very obvious flaws, but it's the kind of book that you'll want to read with a mug of hot chocolate and a snuggly blanket when you're feeling lonely, and it doesn't try to be anything else. For that, I applaud it full-heartedly.TLDR; Would definitely recommend, to teens who love romance and/or France. :)More YA book reviews posted at [...] | 4 | The kind of book you'll want to read with a mug of hot chocolate and a snuggly blanket when you're feeling lonely | 1,345,593,600 | 08 22, 2012 |
A1DN2A4JKDZD70 | 0142422010 | Little Cricket | [
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] | Slow.Mediocre.Underwhelming.All words that came to mind while reading Lola and the Boy Next Door.I was surprised at how boring I found Lola after reading Anna and the French Kiss, another book by Stephanie Perkins, and absolutely loving it. In a way, they were incredibly similar- both star vibrant, three-dimensional characters; both are contemporary romance; both express infidelity and wrong versus right as major themes. I feel as though Anna and Lola were both walking a fine line between catastrophic and wonderful. Anna kept its balance and turned out to be one of the best books I've ever read in a long, long time. Lola failed.There were a lot of things I didn't like about Lola, but the major issue I had with it were the characters. Perkins is phenomenal at writing realistic, quirky, flawed, and interesting characters that pop off the page, and Lola is no exception. The difference between Anna and Lola, however, is that in Anna, I liked the characters. I could relate to them. I wanted to be their friends. Something about the characters in Anna connected with me. In Lola, there was something that never... clicked. Technically speaking, Perkins did everything right- the characters in Lola and the Boy Next Door should have been just as interesting as the characters in Anna and the French Kiss. They just... weren't. There was something off about them. They bored me. I didn't understand why I should care about their story.Characters don't need to be likeable to be successful. They can be tortured, insane, scary, cruel, arrogant... The list goes on. But there always needs to be something that connects the characters to the readers, and I didn't feel that in Lola. And since Lola is a romance book written for an audience composed of mostly heterosexual, teenage girls, I expected there to be a cute, likable, romantic, crush-worthy boy, akin to St. Clair in Anna and the French Kiss. There wasn't. Perkins attempted to make the readers fall in love with Cricket the way Lola did, but I never understood his appeal. He bored me. I didn't understand why Lola was in love with him, and I didn't understand why he was in love with Lola. The entire relationship was based off of something that I never understood.Why? I can't figure it out. There was something... off about the entire book, and I couldn't put my finger on it. Maybe I was spending too much time comparing it to Anna and expecting it to be as good. Maybe I was expecting something different than Anna, something fresh and original, when Lola turned out to be a sort of cheap knock-off. It kind of felt as though Perkins was trying to recreate her earlier success. It didn't work.There were some things I enjoyed about Lola, but the list is short. I liked Nathan and Andy, Lola's parents. I liked the feministic and pro-gay messages in the book. I liked Calliope Bell, oddly enough. And I absolutely loved seeing Anna and St. Clair from another perspective, in another stage of their lives. Sometimes I think the only reason I kept reading was because I wanted to see more of Anna and St. Clair.Others may enjoy Lola and the Boy Next Door, but it wasn't for me. I'll still read Isla and the Happily Ever After when it comes out and I'll hope it's as as exciting and interesting as Anna, but I think it's clear that Lola will never be considered a favorite of mine.TLDR: Read if you haven't read Anna- you may like it better because you won't be comparing it to Perkins's debut novel. If you have read Anna, feel free to read it, but don't expect anything too original or interesting.More reviews at littlecricketreviews.blogspot.com | 2 | I didn't understand why I should care about their story | 1,345,939,200 | 08 26, 2012 |
A1DN2A4JKDZD70 | 0142422053 | Little Cricket | [
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] | It was definitely not a good idea to read this at three in the morning, when the house is dark and everyone else is asleep. I think it's safe to say that I scared myself half to death, imagining the Ripper standing over me with a glinting knife. It took me far too long to go to sleep.The Name of the Star follows Lousiana native Rory Deveaux, who is sent off to boarding school in London while her parents spend a sabbatical year in Bristol. In London, Rory finds that the infamous Jack the Ripper murders are being repeated and the entire city is in a panic. Instead of the average senior year that she anticipated, Rory learns the secrets to an underground police squad in London, discovers a shocking gift she possesses, and solves the Jack the Ripper mystery. It is the first book in Johnson's 'Shades of London' series, with the next one, The Madness Underneath, set to be released in January of 2013.I've been wanting to read The Name of the Star since last year's Austin Teen Book Festival, where Maureen Johnson spoke. I found the premise of it genius and vowed to read it as soon as possible. Alas, I did not get to it until recently. When I finally had a copy, I started reading it immediately, ready to completely dive in.That's... not how it worked. There was no diving. There was wading. There was splashing. There was reluctantly sticking my feet in, feeling the cold water, and pulling them right back out.The Name of the Star begins slowly.Very slowly.There are far too many descriptions that completely bog down the narrative, and several times I almost gave up. About a hundred pages in, however, the story picks up at an alarming pace, and after that it's a complete thrill ride. I get scared pretty easily, so perhaps to others it was not as exciting as it could be, but I found it pretty terrifying, especially near the end (this could be amplified by the fact that I was reading it in my room, alone, at night). In fact, my eyes had some trouble keeping up with my brain, because I was so desperate to find out what happened next. It was like I was sprinting down the street and my eyes were the small child running after me, yelling "Wait up! Wait for me! Don't go so fast!"There was nothing particularly unique and notable about the writing, but it served its purpose: illustrate the scenes clearly and let the plot to be the interesting, meaty part of the book. I would usually have an issue with this, but I felt the plot was extremely fascinating and gritty, so I didn't mind that the writing style was slightly boring. The storyline was complicated, and each tiny detail eventually came back to mean something, and that is the best kind of plot: the kind that is completely unexpected but clicks together perfectly. It reminded me of Harry Potter in that way, and I definitely think it's the type of book that would be so fun to re-read because you would understand all the foreshadowing that you didn't catch on the first read.Johnson's characters weren't particularly memorable and I was kind of apathetic about them, but I did have a fondness for Boo, a minor character and one of Rory's dormmates. Her story grew as the novel continued and she ended up having much more significance than you might have thought in the beginning, and that was nice. I enjoyed the romance between Rory and Jerome, too, because it was likable but it wasn't too heavy or sticky. It was more of a serendipity woven throughout the book, easily ignored, though still beautiful when you look at it closely and it catches the light just right. It was so different than most YA novels, that force romance on you even when they're not a romance novel, and I really liked it.The Name of the Star wraps everything up nicely and I'm wondering if a sequel/series is really necessary. I'll definitely read the next book when it comes out, but I wonder if it will be prolonged and pointless or if it will add to the experience of the first book.I guess we'll find out soon! <3TLDR: Would recommend to pretty much anyone (as long as you can handle some gore), especially if you're a) a big mystery/thriller fan or b) interested in Jack the Ripper.more reviews at [...] | 4 | Starts off slow; picks up at an alarming pace later on | 1,346,716,800 | 09 4, 2012 |
A1DN2A4JKDZD70 | 0316058289 | Little Cricket | [
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] | Leap Day is the story of Josie Taylor, a sixteen-year-old Leaper who is celebrating her fourth birthday by taking her driver's test, auditioning for her school's production of Romeo and Juliet, competing in the annual Sophomore Scavenger Hunt, and participating in the sixteenth birthday lake initiation organized by her three best friends. The book captures just one day in Josie's life, but that one day is enough to reveal unexpected truths about her family, friends, classmates, and other people in her every day life.I could wax poetic about Wendy Mass all day long. She was easily my favorite author in elementary school, and her middle grade novels are perfect for children aged 8-12. Leap Day, however, is more of a young adult novel, and it discusses more mature themes such as sex, teen pregnancy, alcohol, and abuse. Despite this, the reading level for Leap Day seems to be oddly low. It stands to reason that the writing for a young adult novel should be more complex, challenging, and engaging than that of a middle grade novel, which should be simpler, but Leap Day is fairly cut-and-dry in terms of technical writing ability (vocabulary, sentence structure, mechanics, etc).What sets this book apart from others is that every other chapter is written in third person omniscient. After reading Josie's thoughts and feelings for several pages, Mass jumps in and gives the reader an inside look into the minds of everyone Josie interacts with throughout her day. If not for this interesting and unique perspective, I would have written Leap Day off as a 1/5 or 2/5 book- a cute story, but lacking severely in originality. Fortunately, this is not the case, and I was actually fairly impressed.The book is said to be an "eavesdropping" experience and I'd agree with that statement: much of the novel's captivation relies on the reader being interested in the thoughts and experiences of random characters. There are dozens of characters, and rather than developing the main protagonists and using the others as plot devices or sidekicks, we are given a glimpse into all of their lives. Because of this, the characters are much more developed than they usually are in a novel with only just over 200 pages, and it made for an interesting and dynamic read.As for the main character, Josie was a spunky and often likable girl, though at times I found her annoying and arrogant. Josie seems to be the type of character that earns her success through making the readers want to be her- she appears to have no major flaws and her life looks pretty fantastic. When your biggest problems are having disproportionate breasts and worrying about failing your driver's license test, you must be pretty happy. I found more comfort in Josie's friends Katy, who worries about Josie's reaction to her major secret, and Zoey, who is shy and struggles with insecurity and loneliness. Although Josie was the main character, Katy and Zoey pulled focus, and I found their problems to be much more relatable and interesting. I suppose this is the danger of writing in omniscient, but it's a major fault in the book and I think Mass would have had much more success if Josie's conflicts were more significant and important to the reader.Leap Day, despite its many flaws, is enjoyable, and considering short and easy it is, I would definitely say it's worth your time. The third person point of view adds layers to the otherwise unoriginal story, and throughout the novel Mass expresses the theme of the importance of understanding others and realizing how your actions affect people. It's not an extremely memorable book but it's wonderful in it's own quiet, unassuming way, and for that I loved it.TLDR; Read if it sounds like something you'd like, but if it doesn't sound like something you'd like, don't bother because it probably won't surprise/impress you/prove you wrong.More book reviews at littlecricketreviews.blogspot.com :) | 3 | Wonderful in its own quiet, unassuming way | 1,345,334,400 | 08 19, 2012 |
A1DN2A4JKDZD70 | 0316201561 | Little Cricket | [
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] | I am ashamed to admit that The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell would probably not have been on my radar if Chris Colfer hadn't written it. I might have picked it up at the library and checked it out, or contemplated buying it for a few dollars at Half Price Books, but I never would have ordered an autographed copy from Barnes & Noble in NYC, spending $23.99 and several shaky, social-anxiety filled minutes on the phone in the process.They say not to judge a book by its cover, and yet, if Chris Colfer hadn't written The Land of Stories, the only thing that would have drawn me to it would have been its cover. It's a children's book- eight to twelve, I've heard people say- and I've long since passed the children's section in the library. But if I had run across The Wishing Spell in a library by mistake, I might have checked it out on the cover alone. It's gorgeous, beautifully illustrated, and it captures the essence of the story perfectly. In fact, as I'm writing this, I keep looking over at it wistfully, running my hand across the spine. It's that pretty.But this book was written by Chris Colfer. So I did order a signed copy, even though it wasn't written for my age range, and I did spend several hours stroking the pretty book jacket longingly when I first bought it, though that might not have been because of Brandon Dorman's beautiful artwork but rather because of the big fat "Autographed Copy" sticker on the front cover. Writing a book review for a story penned by my idol makes me slightly nervous, because I'm a little bit unsure of whether or not I'm letting my fangirling influence my opinions on the book, but I'm going to try to be as honest as possible.The Wishing Spell follows twelve-year-old twins Alex and Conner Bailey on a fractured fairy tale adventure. After falling into their grandmother's cherished fairy tale book, they find themselves in the 'Land of Stories'; a place where fairies, elves, trolls, goblins, peasants, and royalty alike all live. They meet famous characters such as Prince Charming (all four of them), Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Rapunzel, Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks, and even the Little Mermaid (in her real, not Disney-fied form: sea foam). They travel far and wide to gather the items necessary to complete the Wishing Spell, a magic spell that will supposedly take them home.One thing that I know for sure is that this book wouldn't have been as meaningful for me if it hadn't been written by Chris Colfer, because I wouldn't have made such an ordeal of it- savoring each page, crying when it's over, thinking to myself, hey, Chris Colfer grew up with a special needs sister, was bullied to the moon and back, and almost attended community college because he had nowhere else to go, but now he's an award-winning actor and has written a New York Times Bestseller, so suck on that, haters. I don't think I would have been as moved if Chris Colfer hadn't written it, and that is hard to admit. But knowing Colfer's back story actually adds to the story in ways that I hadn't thought possible. There is advice in the story that makes more sense when the author has a name and a face and a history. When the twins are talking to Cinderella, for example- "'I never thought my life would change so drastically, so I always made the most of what I had,' Cinderella said. 'I always laugh at the term Cinderella story, because, if you ask me, it doesn't matter what life you're living, life never has a solution. No matter how hard the struggles are that you leave behind, new struggles always take their place.'" (page 190)- it's almost as if Colfer is talking about his life through the characters, and I think that's the beauty of reading a story written by somebody you know and love dearly. You understand what the story means to the author as well as what it means to the reader. I would have thought that these small lessons would seem slightly transparent- they definitely are when isolated from the story-, but they were actually placed quite delicately, in a way that didn't seem pompous or arrogant, and discovering them was a sort of serendipity. ("Froggy leaned down beside her. 'It doesn't matter how greatly you've been hurt or how much you're hurting, it's what you do with the pain that counts,' he said. 'You could cry for years, and rightfully so, or you could choose to learn and grow from it. Take it from me: I spent years hiding in a hole, afraid to come out because of what people would think of me. But one day I decided to leave, and I ended up saving lives!'" page 410). It was almost like getting a hug from the author himself.Despite him being both my role model and celebrity crush, I can't sugarcoat it: Chris Colfer is not a perfect writer. Most of his sentences were of the same length (which is to say, quite short) and some of them were clunky. He didn't eloquently weave his words and his diction didn't leave me breathless. Although there were a couple similes that I chuckled at ("Conner's mouth hung open like a broken glove compartment." page 50), the book was painfully free of figurative language, and there were far too many clichés for my liking. A lot of this could be chalked up to the fact that it's a children's book (and sadly, I don't think every eight-year-old is as concerned about great writing as I was at that age), but I also get the feeling that this is just the type of writer Chris Colfer is: fairly straightforward, more focused on the plot than the writing itself. He actually reminds me of J.K. Rowling, in that he is more of a storyteller than writer (and I mean absolutely no offense with that- they're both just more interested in telling a beautiful story rather than crafting beautiful sentences). His writing style leads me to believe that he may be a better screenwriter than novel-writer, because his strengths are in plot and dialogue.Although it's been done hundreds of times, Chris Colfer had a fresh and original take on fractured fairy tales. I was slightly disappointed in the first couple hundred pages because most of his plot 'twists' were incredibly predictable and because many of the 'obstacles' the twins faced were solved almost immediately. It all seemed incredibly convenient until perhaps the last hundred pages or so. I'm usually pretty obtuse when it comes to plot twists (unfortunately, I could never be a detective), but there were two or three surprises at the end that kept me on my toes (and forced me to stick my fist over my foolish grin and stop myself from laughing). Perhaps somebody more observant or clever than I am could have predicted the ending(s), but it pleased me well enough, and after finishing the novel I found it more obvious that the plot "twists" in the beginning/middle of the book were supposed to be predicted and anticipated (again... I'm kind of obtuse). The characters were well-developed for a children's book (they were quite stereotyped, but it is written for eight to twelve year olds), and even Conner, who was mostly there for comic relief, had a couple of very touching moments. All in all, the story was pretty well done, and the ending, which was messy and complicated and somehow wonderful as well, made me shed a few tears. It was definitely my favorite part, and I didn't realize how invested I had become in the characters and the story until I turned the last page.Now, one last point before I wrap up this novel-length review: I was so, so, so pleased to find that Chris Colfer wrote a book that not only had strong, important female characters, but was even centered around these strong female characters. I can only think of three or four male characters that played as much significance (with dozens of characters, that was quite a surprise), and it was so refreshing, especially for the fairy tale genre, a genre that is often criticized by feminists for depicting the man as the hero and woman as the damsel in distress. Even the typically dull female princesses, such as Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, were written as brave and strong, with far more personality and wisdom than they've ever had in the original fairy tales. Chris wasn't as progressive, however, when it came to POCs- by my count, there was only one black character, and she was quite minor. I'm sure he didn't mean to do it, and I'm sure part of it was that he wanted to stick to the original fairy tale characters and their original physical traits, but it was another depressing example of white privilege, and one that was pretty hard to ignore.So: Did I like the book? Yes. I loved it. Is it because Chris Colfer wrote it? No. Absolutely not. Was I impressed/astounded/wow-ed beyond belief? Yes, especially at the end. Is it because Chris Colfer wrote it? Hmm... Probably? You read it, and tell me how you feel.If there's one thing I've learned from The Wishing Spell, it's that there's always more to a story, even after 'happily ever after'.I can't wait for the sequel.TLDR; OK/good for teens/adults, great for kids. Would recommend to everyone, partially because it's written by a fantastic person and partially because it's a great book. Keep in mind that it's a children's book as you're reading it.To see more reviews visit littlecricketreviews.blogspot.com :) | 4 | There's always more to a story, even after 'happily ever after' | 1,344,470,400 | 08 9, 2012 |
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] | Although I'm open to reading young adult novels of any genre, strict romance is not typically something I will pick for myself. When my friend Amy recommended this book to me in a Facebook message, I was cautiously intrigued simply because of the way she described it- "The love story is pretty meh, but the girl character reminds me of you and the thoughts throughout are awesome." I wouldn't be the average teenage girl if I didn't spend hours every day wondering what people think of me, so when I found myself looking for a new eBook to buy, I tentatively spent $10 on First Comes Love, hoping I wasn't making a mistake, and praying that I would like the female protagonist.First Comes Love follows Gray, a grief-stricken and cynical teenager, and Dylan, a vagabond photographer always searching for something new. The book alternates perspectives each chapter to immerse you in Dylan and Gray's inner thoughts and feelings. What starts out as a goal to make a new friend turns into something so much more as Dylan and Gray learn what it means to love each other as well as what it means to leave each other.Dylan, the female protagonist, is a well-developed and consistent character despite being a bit of a stereotype. She comes off as a slight Manic Pixie Dream Girl, and occasionally I found her cliché and/or unrealistic. Every so often, however, I felt that the author succeeded in writing Dylan as an original for a paragraph or two, and it was those rare moments that made me keep reading. I feel like the entire book was sort of a sifting-through-sand experience, holding the story up to the light to catch the occasional sparkle or two. Amy was right in that the love story was pretty `meh'. Although I don't usually read romance as a genre, I am a romantic at heart, so I was surprised that First Comes Love, a romance novel, didn't excite me. I didn't feel butterflies, sigh dreamily, or wish on sunbeams for a love story like Gray and Dylan's. In fact, I rather hope that I never have a romance like theirs, because sometimes their relationship even put me off. I was much more concerned with Gray's grief and his healing process, and when the author wrote about the recent death in Gray's family and how he was dealing with it, I was much more comfortable and interested in the book then I ever was during the romance scenes.First Comes Love was a both a slow and quick read. The book is so short that even after finishing it, I never really came to care for and understand the characters in the way I usually do after finishing a novel. Because of this and despite the shortness of the novel, many of the scenes dragged because I just didn't care. I felt an anticipation near the end that had been building up for quite some time, and after putting the novel down, I felt incredibly disappointed at how anti-climactic the ending was.First Comes Love would perhaps be more fit for an avid romance reader, but even then I might say don't waste your time. The book teaches important (if slightly cliché) lessons, but I also feel that it wouldn't be too hard to find a book with the same morals and an even better romance.TLDR; I wouldn't recommend, but if you read lots of contemporary romance, you might want to give it a try. | 2 | Lackluster | 1,344,902,400 | 08 14, 2012 |
A1DN2A8VYRTBXA | B001ECRW9U | Steven D. Smith | [
7,
10
] | I purchased this for my wife for Christmas and it's been great. I looked at the Brookstone model but found this for over $100 cheaper. It's easy to operate and isn't too heavy to move around. I would recommend this product. | 4 | Family Loves It! | 1,231,200,000 | 01 6, 2009 |
A1DN2AA5RWCJQZ | 1442366087 | service member | [
0,
0
] | Great book. Truly displays the commitment service men and women have for this country, where politics are always self serving. | 5 | great book | 1,396,569,600 | 04 4, 2014 |
A1DN2AR7K6ZOMT | B000VOPDWU | Dng7911 | [
1,
1
] | My friend wanted the Britney Spears In Control perfume with the poof thing and i found this bundle which comes with not only the perfume, but also with the lip gloss, body souffle, and jewelry box. She was so happy she got all these items and I was happy about the price I paid :) | 5 | Better than what i was looking for | 1,293,408,000 | 12 27, 2010 |
A1DN2B5CSA2B0W | B00117RN9W | Wishnik | [
0,
0
] | I wanted some weighted gloves to use while jumping on my rebounder. I was using 1 or 2 pound handweights but didn't want to have to keep holding onto them, trying to avoid any accidents, like killing one of my chihuahuas. My concern was finding gloves to fit my small hands.I read reviews on several brands of weighted gloves and decided to go with these. No regrets! They fit very well since they are completely adjustable on the hand and the wrist. I have small wrists too so that's a plus.Great design and they feel like they are very good quality. I have only had them for five months but have had no issues. One pound doesn't seem like a lot of weight but when I'm am dancing on my rebounder and doing a lot of arm movements, it is quite a workout. I like how the weight is distributed in the gloves. They are very secure on my hands so I have complete freedom to fling my arms around without endangering my dogs or anyone else.I may eventually order these in a heavier weight but haven't felt the need to so far. | 5 | Perfect for my small hands | 1,374,105,600 | 07 18, 2013 |
A1DN2B5CSA2B0W | B0018NFJYA | Wishnik | [
3,
3
] | This size hook in the Silvalume is not always easy to find in the craft stores so I ordered it from Amazon. I love the Susan Bates Silvalume crochet hooks. It's just a matter of personal preference, but I much prefer the inline hook and throat of the Silvalume to the tapered hook and throat of the Boye brand hooks. I also prefer using the metal hooks because they glide through the yarn easier, making me a faster hooker. I don't like using most plastic hooks because there can be some drag, like it's squeaking through the yarn and it's annoying to me, like fingernails on a chalkboard. *shudder*I did notice some lines in one part of the hook, possibly from the manufacturing, but nothing that has affected the usage. However, I have found that keeping all of the Silvalume hooks together in a pouch, banging against each other, can create little scratches or nicks on the surface which could definitely affect usage on a long enough timeline. So I am going to find or make a pouch with individual slots for the hooks.This hook size is perfect for crocheting with bulky yan, super bulky yarn or 2 strands of worsted held together and still be able to create a tighter weave, depending on the type of stitches used. I am currently making an afghan using Lion Brand Hometown yarn. The combination of that yarn and this hook is making for a very speedy project. | 5 | Silvalume - my favorite crochet hooks | 1,373,241,600 | 07 8, 2013 |
A1DN2B5CSA2B0W | B001O9BEMO | Wishnik | [
0,
0
] | My partner only wears boxer briefs and these are now the only kind he wears. I can't believe how difficult it is to find a pack of only black briefs. Most packs include at least one other color and then he doesn't wear the other color so it's a waste.He says these are very comfortable. They fit snug but not tight and the material is soft. The Docker's boxer briefs do feel like they are good quality. However, he's had a few of these that had to be replaced after less than two years of wear. I don't know if that's typical; is it the quality or is he exceptionally hard on underwear? (Yes, I know I just used "hard on" and "underwear" in the same sentence...) My own underwear lasts several years, but then I wash on gentle cycle and air dry them so that may make a difference but I know he'll never do that and don't expect him to.I first ordered this brand of boxer briefs for him about 4 years ago and continue ordering them as needed. When he is in need of new ones, this is the brand he requests. Makes it easy for me since there is no shopping around. I've never run across these in stores, only on Amazon after a search for a pack of ONLY black boxer briefs. I hope they don't stop making them. | 4 | My partner's favorite | 1,374,105,600 | 07 18, 2013 |
A1DN2B5CSA2B0W | B0030E6O30 | Wishnik | [
2,
3
] | I had been wanting a mini trampoline for the longest time. Especially after seeing the Tracy Anderson dance routines on you tube. It just looked like a lot of fun and I hadn't used one since I was a kid when my mom had a rectangular one called the "Moonwalk" that she kept in the living room. I knew about the health benefits of rebounding so that also interested me in getting one.I lucked out getting this for $130 during a lightning deal in the early morning hours. (Sometimes, insomnia can be a good thing.) I also got it with Amazon Prime free shipping.I know that some people think this model has too small of a jumping surface but it's worked out fine for me. I am 5' tall and have short legs, so that may be a factor.It is also very quiet so I've been able to use it when everyone else is asleep.I have a Fitbit Zip (pedometer) and each bounce or jump counts as a step so it's a great way to help me get to my goal of 10,000 steps a day. Maybe some would consider it cheating but I don't because the whole point is to get more movement in my day.I love the soft bounce and it is just so much fun to use. My favorite way to use it is to wear my TITLE Deluxe 1lb weighted gloves, put on some music and just dance freestyle. I did try using it along with the above mentioned Tracy Anderson videos but since she is using a mini trampoline with a much harder bounce, the timing is off. So I've only used those videos for inspiration and ideas.I have had this since November 2012 (8 months at time of this review) and have never adjusted the cords as the bounce seems to be perfect to me. My mom has another type of rebounder which, in comparison, feels like jumping on concrete.I get a joyful feeling when I use it. A couple of months ago I had gotten away from using it, or doing any other workouts, after breaking a toe and felt myself just starting to slip into a depression. I think it was a lack of movement, more than anything else. I pulled my JumpSport back out and started using it several times a day for a few minutes at a time. I felt a noticeable difference within a week.So I am back to using it on a regular basis. This purchase would have been worth the money, even if I had paid full price for it. I highly recommend it.ETA: Setup was very easy - I was able to do it alone. The legs are still very stable at this time, even with moving it from one room to another. The only negative I can say is that the skirt doesn't lay completely flat and my feet will brush against it when I'm doing something like kicking out in front or side to side. But it's not even enough of a negative to take a star off the rating. I love my JumpSport. | 5 | So much fun! | 1,374,105,600 | 07 18, 2013 |
A1DN2B5CSA2B0W | B003WO0I6C | Wishnik | [
0,
0
] | I have tried different brands of stevia and most have a slight aftertaste to me. Nothing intolerable like diet soda or anything but I'd rather not have any aftertaste, because...yuck. So I tried this one after reading some of the reviews.I detect no aftertaste at all. I use it in my coffee and I only need one packet in an approximately 14 oz cup. To be fair, maybe there would be an aftertaste if I used more than one packet, but it's sweet enough that I don't need more. When I used one of the other brands (I think it was the Now brand) I had to use one and a half packets because one was not sweet enough, but using two made my coffee too sweet. So I don't know if the SweetLeaf is sweeter or what, but I only need one packet in my coffee.I just used a packet tonight when i made some peach cobbler and was able to cut down on the sugar in the recipe. I haven't tried completely substituting sugar with stevia yet in baking but may try that in the future.I first bought this in June of last year and have been buying only this brand ever since. | 5 | My favorite Stevia | 1,371,254,400 | 06 15, 2013 |
A1DN2B5CSA2B0W | B00589GYTO | Wishnik | [
3,
3
] | I was actually hoping it would be brighter. However, it's working fine for the purpose I bought it for. I wanted some extra light on my work when I crochet and it gives enough light so that I can better see what I'm doing, rather than using just the room light. I didn't want to use my headlamp (which I use for reading) because sometimes I like to crochet while watching a movie and I didn't want to keep looking up and shining the light at the screen.I like that the strap is adjustable and that you can angle the beam in the device itself as well as with the part that attaches to the strap.Between this light and my (recently needed because I'm getting older) reading glasses, I am having a much easier time with my crafts.I was considering a more expensive light in this style but wanted to try out (a cheaper) one first to see if I liked it before spending more. I may still invest in a brighter one at a later time but not in a rush to since I seem to be doing ok with this one.Please note that if you are wanting a BRIGHT light, this is not the one to get. But if you are wanting to just shed some extra light on your work, while not spending a lot, I think it's good deal. | 4 | Works for its purpose | 1,371,254,400 | 06 15, 2013 |
A1DN2B5CSA2B0W | B006KKJL86 | Wishnik | [
5,
5
] | Ok, so I am addicted to Ravelry and actually wanted my Kindle Fire HD so I could browse Ravelry. When I found about this app, that really made me want one. I received a Kindle Fire HD for my birthday and this was the first app I purchased. Didn't realize I had "Amazon coins" and I could have got it with the credits, but oh well, I have no regrets.This app makes it so EASY to add to my yarn stash. Actually it's easier than using the Ravelry website, to me anyway. I just added a bunch of stashed yarn in a short amount of time this morning. I recommend downloading the free app - Ravely Photo Uploader which works with this app to add pictures to projects or stash you have listed.I like that you don't have to be connected to Wi-fi to view projects and yarn stash in your Ravelry profile. There is a "Ravulous" forum group on Ravelry that the creator of this app moderates and I am learning the different features of this app. There are sometimes updates/improvements she announces.This is the list of app features on the Ravulous forum (in case you didn't read the list on the product description, which is slightly different anyway as of this date):"Let you upload photos from your phone/tablet camera to your projects and stashNotify you when you get new Ravelry messages or unread forum repliesShow your list of projectsLet you view your project photos and notesLet you edit some of the detailsLet you view your queued projects, with yardages, recommended yarns etc.Let you view your stashShow your list of friends and their projectsAllow searching for patterns by name, showing photos and yardages requiredAllow searching for yarns by nameOffer an experience tailored specifically to smaller devices and touchscreens - no pinch/zoom requiredCache some frequently accessed data to reduce network usage and conserve battery life, and let you look at stuff offline"I have not used all the features yet but I've only had it for about 3 weeks.Anyway at 1.60, I think it's a great deal and totally worth it. | 5 | Good for Ravelry addicts | 1,383,350,400 | 11 2, 2013 |
A1DN2B5CSA2B0W | B00849BPFI | Wishnik | [
1,
1
] | I thought this was a good deal due to the price. I bought this to replace a Toshiba Satellite A65 power supply. After 6 months, the Bestek unexpectedly stopped working. Now I will need to find another power supply quickly so my partner can use his computer because we are now both sharing mine.But I will think twice before getting this brand. | 1 | Lasted only 6 months | 1,370,131,200 | 06 2, 2013 |
A1DN2B5CSA2B0W | B0089Q2PKA | Wishnik | [
0,
0
] | Easily downloaded free app I put on my Kindle Fire HD to use with the Ravulous app (which is not free but worth the price). It makes adding pictures to Ravelry very easy and quick.Prior to having this, I would take pictures on my (non-smart) phone, send the picture to my email account, save it to my computer and then attach the picture file to my project on Ravelry. Now I just take a picture with the Kindle and send it right away to the project or stash selected in the Ravulous app. The phone on my camera sucks, so the pictures come out better now with my Kindle anyway.I would highly recommend this app along with Ravulous. | 5 | Easy and Free! (the app, not me) | 1,383,350,400 | 11 2, 2013 |
A1DN2BCAOS1HNT | B000060PC0 | jonathan brandt | [
0,
0
] | tightest rapper of all time he is hard and real as it gets | 5 | ya | 1,081,209,600 | 04 6, 2004 |
A1DN2BOY5L7MPT | B002I0GDRE | Iqbal | [
0,
1
] | I bought these batteries a day ago and they are just wonderful. I bought the same ones at eBay and they were broken. I would reccomend Amazon to a freind for sure. All you have to do is put the wii remote into the slot and it charges it for about 6 hours with 25 hours of play time. Amazon is awsome for selling this brand. | 5 | Nyko Rechargable Batteries | 1,310,774,400 | 07 16, 2011 |
A1DN2BOY5L7MPT | B00K5KKC6M | Iqbal | [
2,
2
] | This is the screen protector I have been looking for. The first ever one to leave absolutely no air bubbles whatsoever on my iPhone 5C. It really reduces the amount of fingerprints. Installation was easy, though I had so much dust keep on getting onto my screen. It looks soooo nice on my screen, and I really liked the raised home button too. 100 % worth the price, no question about thatEdit- You NEED to get this screen protector. First time, I accidentally broke it by peeling it off around the corners, and it cracked, and they sent me a new one. The second time, it kind of came with a small series of cracks on top, so I told them and ever so kindly, they gave me a new one! They are so kind for such high quality screen protectors! | 5 | Best Screen Protector for Mankind | 1,405,382,400 | 07 15, 2014 |
A1DN2C369DQRP8 | 0756651611 | Styner | [
0,
0
] | Cute book for my 15mth old.. my 7 year old enjoyed reading it to. would recommend for kids that like animals and legos | 5 | book | 1,388,188,800 | 12 28, 2013 |
A1DN2C369DQRP8 | B0026FBIH6 | Styner | [
0,
0
] | Love my Uggs. These were the perfect height. I have the higher ones already and wanted shorter ones. No issues | 5 | uggs | 1,389,484,800 | 01 12, 2014 |
A1DN2C369DQRP8 | B004CSJK52 | Styner | [
0,
0
] | Just started using these on my 1 week old and knew right away these were my favorite diapers they fit my 8lb baby perfect and hold in all the messy newborn poop. | 5 | Lil joeys | 1,349,222,400 | 10 3, 2012 |
A1DN2C369DQRP8 | B005G8CKEU | Styner | [
0,
0
] | This is a great cover to protect you mac. and a great price... fits perfect no issues. would def. recommend | 5 | Great cover for mac... | 1,374,710,400 | 07 25, 2013 |
A1DN2C369DQRP8 | B00AHGF42G | Styner | [
0,
0
] | love this necklace it matches so many diff. outfits and keeps my baby boy busy when he needs to be quite. | 5 | love this necklace | 1,374,710,400 | 07 25, 2013 |
A1DN2CDV0U6ES9 | B0051VVOB2 | ORPAT | [
1,
1
] | Got this as a small pad, not necessarily a book reader, and so far I am very happy. Got it yesterday late in the day, and am all set up to use it at meetings. | 5 | So Far Fantastic | 1,321,401,600 | 11 16, 2011 |
A1DN2CGANVEVV6 | B000CBSNIS | Jeff Melman | [
0,
0
] | The quality of my therapy sessions have improved greatly since I began using this product. I am extremely pleased and highly recommend this product. | 5 | A wonderful therapeutic tool! | 1,224,547,200 | 10 21, 2008 |
A1DN2CJPMRL7UD | B0002H4I2C | Sam R. Taylor "Sam" | [
7,
11
] | My last one only lasted six months, but I can't live without it now. | 4 | Six Months | 1,153,785,600 | 07 25, 2006 |
A1DN2CJPMRL7UD | B000Z8WHG2 | Sam R. Taylor "Sam" | [
1,
1
] | I purchased these almost two years ago and have used them every week since then. I've used them working out, doing yard work, painting, even making breakfast. I just broke them by getting the wire caught in a machine at the gym. I miss them and plan to order another one. Oh, I'm no audiophile, but I liked the way they sound. | 5 | Perfect for working out | 1,279,238,400 | 07 16, 2010 |
A1DN2CL01GKV64 | 0439023483 | Calamity Jane | [
0,
0
] | Absolutely enthralling. I'm hesitant to see the movie because of how incredible the book is. The protagonist is such a complex character I don't know how she could possibly be captured on film. | 5 | Amazing and Insightful | 1,351,728,000 | 11 1, 2012 |
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